OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Morris Funeral Home

Vicki A. Kramer

Vicki A. Kramer

Jul 5, 2025

MONTICELLO, IOWA

Vicki A. Kramer, 73, of Sand Springs, Iowa passed away after a brief illness, on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Monticello Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Monticello, Iowa.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Monticello Eagles Club from 1 – 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 13, 2025, where a brief prayer service will begin at 2 p.m.

Vicki...

Roberta J. Cornthwaite

Roberta J. Cornthwaite

Jul 4, 2025

DYERSVILLE, IOWA

Roberta J. Cornthwaite, 78, of Dyersville, Iowa passed away Friday, July 4, 2025, at MercyOne Senior Care in Dyersville, Iowa.

There will be no services held at this time.

Roberta was born on September 11, 1946, daughter of Denver and Frances Kingery.

Survivors include her children: Rachel Kingery of Rochester, MN, Beverly Beglau-Mlenar of Marion, Matthew (Sharon) Beglau of Dyersville; grandchildren: Erica,...

Judy M. Ellerbach

Judy M. Ellerbach

Jul 1, 2025

HOLY CROSS, IOWA

Judy Marie Ellerbach, 72, of Holy Cross and a resident of Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque, died at 11:41 p.m. on July 1, 2025, at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque. A memorial service will be held at Stonehill Care Center at a later date.

Judy was born on January 8, 1953, the daughter of Elmer and Irene (Hoffmann) Link,...

Wynette E. Koehn

Wynette E. Koehn

Jun 23, 2025

MILLVILLE, IOWA

Wynette Elaine Koehn, age 75, of Millville passed away on June 23, 2025.

She was born on December 7, 1949, to Donald and Betty Moser. She grew up on a farm in the rural Millville area and attended the Guttenberg Community school, which she graduated from in 1968. Shortly after she met the love of her life, Stanley Koehn. They...

Dennis L. Hanna

Dennis L. Hanna

Jun 23, 2025

GUTTENBERG, IOWA

Dennis LeRoy Hanna, age 93, of Guttenberg, Iowa passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, at the Guttenberg Care Center.

Dennis (Denny) Hanna was born on January 14, 1932, in Forest City, Iowa. He was the fourth child of Melvin and Ida (Holland) Hanna. His three brothers, Kenneth, Arvid and Leonard welcomed him home.

It was during a bout with scarlet...

Ardell Dietzler

Ardell Dietzler

Jun 21, 2025

Alpharetta, GA - Ardell (Troester) Dietzler, 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 21, 2025.

She was born in Guttenberg, IA, on January 30, 1939, to the late Emil and Ruth Troester and grew up in Clayton County, IA.

She loved to read, cook, quilt, sew, knit, and crochet. Ardell met her husband, William (Bill) at Wartburg College in Waverly, IA. After...

Douglas J. McGuine

Douglas J. McGuine

Jun 21, 2025

GUTTENBERG, IOWA

Douglas John “Digger” McGuine, of Guttenberg, Iowa, passed away on June 21, 2025, surrounded by love and laughter—the very way he lived his life. Known for his unmistakable humor, contagious laugh, and signature phrase “cock-a-doodle-do,” he never missed a chance to stir the pot or lovingly aggravate someone just enough to make them smile.

Visitation will be held from 4...

Allen E. Werges

Allen E. Werges

Jun 19, 2025

MONONA, IOWA

Allen Edward Werges, 91, of Monona, formerly of Garnavillo, Iowa passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Garden View Place surrounded by his loving family.

Allen was born on December 10, 1933, in McGregor, Iowa, to Amanda (Biederman) and Raymond Werges. He had a loving childhood, living on the family farm with his brother, Raymond Jr., and his sister, Ila....

Howard Rettenmeier

Howard Rettenmeier

Jun 19, 2025

DYERSVILLE, IOWA

Howard Rettenmeier, 93, of Dyersville, Iowa passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque.

Visitation will be held from 4 - 7 p.m. on Monday, June 23, 2025, at Kramer-Morris Funeral Home in Dyersville, Iowa where the American Legion Post #137 will hold a service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue Tuesday morning from 9...

Carol R. Gaul

Carol R. Gaul

Jun 17, 2025

Guttenberg, IOWA

Carol R. Gaul, 78, of Guttenberg, Iowa passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at MercyOne Medical Center in Dubuque, Iowa.

Visitation will be held from 2-8 p.m. on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Kramer-Morris Funeral Home in Holy Cross, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Luxemburg, Iowa,...

David L. Domeyer

David L. Domeyer

Jun 14, 2025

COLESBURG, IOWA

David Lee Domeyer, 72, of Colesburg, Iowa passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Regional Medical Center in Manchester, Iowa, surrounded by his family.

Family and friends are welcome to attend the graveside service held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Colesburg. Rev. John Haugen will officiate.

David was born on September 22, 1952,...

Lee A. Horstman

Lee A. Horstman

Jun 11, 2025

DAVENPORT, IOWA

Lee A. Horstman, of Davenport, formerly of Guttenberg, Iowa passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at the Genesis Hospital in Davenport, Iowa.

Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg, Iowa. Funeral services will commence at 11 a.m. with burial following in Bolsinger Cemetery near Guttenberg. Rev. Marvin Bries will officiate.

Lee...

Dorothy Wood

Dorothy Wood

Jun 11, 2025

ANAMOSA, IOWA

Mary Dorothy Wood, 89, of Anamosa, Iowa passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at the Anamosa Care Center in Anamosa, Iowa.

Visitation will be held from 4 - 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Kramer-Morris Funeral Home in Monticello, Iowa. Visitation will continue Friday morning at 9:30 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Anamosa, Iowa, prior to...

Jane A. Dunkel

Jane A. Dunkel

Jun 8, 2025

WORTHINGTON, IOWA

Jane A. Dunkel, 73, of Worthington, Iowa passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025, at her home.

Visitation will be held from 3 - 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Kramer-Morris Funeral Home in Dyersville, Iowa. Visitation will continue Thursday morning from 8:45 – 9:45 a.m. at Kramer-Morris Funeral Home prior to funeral services.

Funeral services will be held at...

Kathleen H. Stoffel

Kathleen H. Stoffel

Jun 2, 2025

SHERRILL, IOWA

Kathleen H. Stoffel, 77 of Sherrill, Iowa passed away Monday, June 2, 2025, at her home.

Visitation will be held from 3 - 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Sherrill, Iowa. Visitation will continue Friday morning from 9 - 10 a.m. at the church.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m....

Marlene J. McLane

Marlene J. McLane

May 31, 2025

GUTTENBERG, IOWA

Marlene J. McLane passed peacefully from her earthly life on Saturday, May 31, 2025. She lived enthusiastically and courageously until her final days, and those who knew her will remember her boundless spirit.

Visitation will be held from 8:30 – 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Guttenberg, Iowa. Funeral services will begin at...

Shirley A. Leliefeld

Shirley A. Leliefeld

May 29, 2025

GUTTENBERG, IOWA

Shirley A. Leliefeld, 84, of Guttenberg, Iowa passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025, at MercyOne Medical Center in Dubuque, Iowa.

Visitation will be held from 3 - 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg, Iowa. Visitation will continue Thursday morning from 9 - 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Guttenberg, prior to...

Kenneth D. Peterson

Kenneth D. Peterson

May 28, 2025

MONTICELLO, IOWA

Kenneth Dean Peterson, 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in Manchester, Iowa.

Family and friends are invited to attend a brief celebration of Ken’s life at the Kramer-Morris Funeral Home in Monticello on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 1 – 2 p.m. Following the gathering, family members will proceed to the Oakwood Cemetery in Monticello for the...

Sandy S. Pierce

Sandy S. Pierce

May 27, 2025

GUTTENBERG, IOWA

With heavy hearts and endless love, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, Sandy Pierce— a woman whose spirit was as fierce as it was kind, and whose life was a masterclass in loving deeply, laughing often, and living fully. After a life well lived, Sandy passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved...

Earl J. Ruden

Earl J. Ruden

May 25, 2025

Earl John Ruden passed away peacefully on May 25, 2025, at 8:51 AM at Accura HealthCare Center (formerly Shady Rest) in Cascade, IA.

Private funeral services are being arranged and held by Kramer-Morris Funeral Home in Dyersville, IA, officiated by Rev. Christopher Podhajsky, followed by a private service and burial at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery in Dyersville, IA.

Earl was born on...

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