Local Obituaries for Morris Funeral Home
Robert Louis Scherbring
Jan 5, 2021
DYERSVILLE, IOWA Robert L. Scherbring, 89, of Dyersville, Iowa passed away of heart failure on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at his home in Dyersville, Iowa. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, January 8, 2021 at St. Francis Xavier Basilica in Dyersville, with burial in the church cemetery where military honors will be accorded...
Fred D Bush
Jan 2, 2021
Obituary Freddie Dale Bush, age 72, of Guttenberg, IA, formerly of Colesburg, IA passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. Fred was born on April 5, 1948 in Edgewood, the son of Harvey and Emma (Palmer) Bush. Fred received his education from the Edgewood-Colesburg School where he graduated with the class of 1966....
Marion E Moses
Jan 2, 2021
Obituary There will not be a public visitation. There will be a Funeral Service on Wednesday January 6, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Garnavillo, Iowa where everyone is welcome to attend. For all those who plan to attend the funeral at 11, everyone will be required to wear a mask. As you enter the...
Richard Albert Budden
Jan 1, 2021
PETERSBURG, IOWA Richard Albert Budden, 66, of Petersburg, passed peacefully on January 1, 2021, in his home surrounded by family after a battle with Lymphoma. Visitation will be held from 8:45 – 10:45 am Wednesday, January 6, 2020, St. Francis Xavier Basilica in Dyersville where a Mass of Christian Burial will commence at 11 am. Mass will be streamed...
Marilyn Irene Reimer
Dec 30, 2020
Obituary Marilyn Irene Reimer, age 84, of Guttenberg, IA died Wednesday Dec 30, 2020 at her home at Riverview Assisted Living. She was born on March 8th 1936, in Greeley, IA, the daughter of Herman and Rose (Schiltz) Fessler. Marilyn received her education at Oneida, IA. She enjoyed quilting, playing cards, gardening and handiwork. Marilyn was united in marriage...
Eunice Walke
Dec 27, 2020
Obituary Eunice Marie Walke, age 103, of Guttenberg, IA, died Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Finley Hospital in Dubuque, IA. She was born on March 1, 1917, on the family farm just outside of Garber, the daughter of Emil and Malinda (Freitag) Zittergruen. She was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Elkport. She attended rural school in...
George C. Lemay
Dec 26, 2020
WORTHINGTON, IOWA George C. “Moose” LeMay, 72 of Worthington, Iowa passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 26, 2020, after a three year battle with Pecoma Cancer. A private Funeral Service will be held where military honors will be performed by American Legion Post #137. George was born November 4, 1948, at Lackland Air Force Base in San...
Francis E. Scherbring
Dec 26, 2020
DYERSVILLE, IOWA Francis “Frank” E. Scherbring, 81 from Dyersville, Iowa passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque, Iowa. Visitation will begin at 12 p.m., Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at St. Francis Xavier Basilica. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at St. Francis Xavier Basilica, Dyersville, Iowa with burial...
Celestine L. Maiers
Dec 24, 2020
HOLY CROSS, IOWA Celestine (Cook) Maiers, the youngest child of John and Dora Cook, was welcomed into the heavenly family fold on Dec. 24, 2020. There to greet her were her husband of 67 years, Charles; her parents; and her siblings, Sabin, Delores, Louis, Helen, and Francis. Private family services will be held on Thursday, December 31, at Kramer...
Howard Paul Schuster
Dec 23, 2020
DYERSVILLE, IOWA Howard P. Schuster, 93, of Dyersville passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at Edgewood Convalescent Home in Edgewood. A private graveside burial service of both Howard & Delpha will be held at St. Joseph Cemetery in Earlville. Formal public services will be held at a later date. Howard was born May 26, 1927, in Bernard, Iowa, the...
Gerald H. Prier
Dec 23, 2020
DYERSVILLE, IOWA Gerald, “Gerry” H. Prier, 85 from Dyersville, Iowa passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 9:30-10:30 a.m., Thursday, December 31, 2020 at St. Francis Xavier Basilica in Dyersville, Iowa. We encourage the public to be respectful of the current times. Masks are required and...
Christopher Romine
Dec 21, 2020
Obituary An obituary is not available at this time for Christopher Romine. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. Services No services to be held
Helen Margaret Wirkler
Dec 21, 2020
Obituary Helen Margaret Wirkler, age 96, of Plano, Texas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday December 21, 2020, at Prestonwood Court Assisted Living. She was born in Garnavillo on December 2, 1924, the daughter of Herbert and Irene (Kregel) Wirkler. After graduating from high school, Helen attended the University of Northern Iowa (Iowa State...
Jerome Lawrence Koch
Dec 21, 2020
Jerome L. "Jerry" Koch, of Dyersville, passed away on December 21, 2020 at noon at his home from congestive heart failure. A private family viewing will be held on Tuesday, December 29 at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville. A public Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, December 30 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Basilica...
Lawrence A. Lansing
Dec 19, 2020
NEW VIENNA, IOWA Lawrence A. Lansing, 85 of New Vienna, Iowa passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020, at his farm in New Vienna. Visitation will be held 3-7 p.m., Tuesday, December 22 at Kramer Funeral Home, 750 12th Ave SW in Dyersville. Visitation will continue Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. St. Boniface Catholic Church prior to funeral services....
Duaine Bollwitt
Dec 19, 2020
Duaine L. Bollwitt, 78, of Monticello, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Monticello Nursing and Rehab after a lengthy struggle from the results of a stroke. Public graveside services will be held Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. in Monticello Sacred Heart Cemetery. Masks are mandatory for attendance and social distancing. Duaine was born June 19, 1942...
Hugo Leon Engelken
Dec 19, 2020
DYERSVILLE, IOWA Hugo L. Engelken, 92, of Dyersville formerly of Petersburg, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020, at home. Visitation will be held from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m., Monday, December 28, 2020 at Kramer Funeral Home, 750 12th Ave SW in Dyersville. A visitation will continue Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home prior to...
Darlene Akers
Dec 16, 2020
Obituary Darlene Akers passed away at the Guttenberg Care Center on December 16, 2020. She was born on a farm near Garber on May 26, 1927 to Malcolm and Opal (Harris) Harbaugh. She graduated from Colesburg High School in 1944. After graduation, she worked at Collins Radio in Cedar Rapids until meeting her future husband. Darlene married Harley Akers...
Lee 'Tony' Schissel
Dec 13, 2020
Obituary Lee "Tony" Schissel, age 88, of Guttenberg, IA, died Sunday, December 13, 2020, at home surrounded by his loved ones in Guttenberg, IA. Tony was born August 23, 1932 the son of Bertram and Henrietta (Riehle) Schissel in Fort Atkinson Iowa. Tony had met Lucy Bohr at a dance in Spillville IA in 1957. He had married Lucy...
Margaret James
Dec 13, 2020
MONTICELLO, IOWA Margaret “Maggie” Edna James, age 81, passed away peacefully on December 13th, 2020 at the Rehabilitation Center of Lisbon from complications of Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. A private service with the immediate family will be held on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Kramer Funeral Home in Monticello, IA. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Monticello. Margaret was born...
