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11/17/2025

Michael F. Pirc

DYERSVILLE, IOWA

Michael F. Pirc, 66, of Dyersville, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa surrounded by his family.

Visitation will be held 3 – 7 p.m. on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Kramer-Morris Funeral Home in Dyersville, Iowa. Visitation will continue from 9 – 10:30 a.m. at Kramer-Morris Funeral Home prior to funeral services.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at St. Francis Xavier Basilica in Dyersville with burial in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery.

Mike was born May 24, 1959, in Dubuque, Iowa, son of Francis “Pete” and Marilyn (Rausch) Pirc. He married the love of his life, Denise Recker, on May 8, 1981, in Manchester, Iowa.

Mike was a quiet, humble man who always knew the perfect time to pull out his quick wit. He dedicated more than 40 years to the construction industry, building outdoor structures and teaching his kids to work hard for the things they wanted in life. He was a proud and avid Iowa Hawkeye fan who rarely missed a game and carried his Black and Gold pride to every Iowa sporting event he could attend. Above all, he was a devoted family man who never missed an opportunity to support his grandchildren, attending every event he could – from sporting events to school programs, county fairs, and everything in between. After retirement, Mike enjoyed helping his family in any way he could – assisting with construction projects, milking cows and helping around the farm. His presence, his encouragement, and his unwavering love for his wife, Denise, will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Survivors include his wife, Denise; children: Austin (Carrie) Pirc of Farley, Sean (fiance Niki) Pirc of Manchester, Megan (Jason) Lehman of Sherrill; mother, Marilyn Pirc of Dyersville; grandchildren: Jesse, Gage, Brianna, Aubrey, Anna, Claire and Ella; siblings: Karen (Dean) Knepper, Pat (Shirley) Pirc, Sandy (Chad) Pereboom, Tim (Peggy) Pirc, Dave (Bob) Pirc, Ron (Judy) Pirc, Russ (Tracy) Pirc, Jim (Jan) Pirc, Ann (Dean) Jorgensen, Amy (Kevin) Weber, and Kenny Pirc; and several in-laws.

He was preceded in death by his grandson, Charlie Lehman; his father, Pete Pirc; his parents-in-law, Julius and Delores Recker; brothers-in-law: Richard, Merle, Kevin, and Dennis Recker; sisters-in-law: Michelle Pirc, Christine and Jean Recker.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks memorials be sent to Beckman Catholic High School.

Kramer-Morris Funeral Home in Dyersville is assisting the family and online condolences may be left for the family at www.kramer-morrisfuneralhome.com.

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11/16/2025

Ronald L. Backes

GUTTENBERG, IOWA

Ronald Lester Backes, 69, of Guttenberg, Iowa, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025, at his home.

Visitation will be held 4-6 pm. Wednesday November 19, 2025, at Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg, Iowa. Inurnment will be held at Dubuque Memorial Gardens Cemetery at 11a.m. on Thursday, November 20, 2025.

Ronald was born in Dubuque, Iowa, son of Lester and Helen (Loewen) Backes. He married Betty Ann Allen on November 29, 1975, and they welcomed two children, Mandy and Levi. Their union dissolved, but they remained life-long friends and continued to share family celebrations and demonstrated beautifully how to put family first, even after divorce.

Ron attended Clinton Community College for Electronics and then served his country for 6 years in the Marine Corps as an avionics technician. Multiple deployments allowed him to experience different countries, which cultivated a lifelong curiosity in the world. He was employed by National Cash Register (NCR) as a field technician and later in maintenance at Barnstead Thermolyne in Dubuque.

Ron was an adventurous free-spirit, and he loved to spend time with family and friends. He enjoyed history, science, and politics and he was eager to share his knowledge, stories, and conversation with others. He was unpretentious, self-reliant, and good at troubleshooting & repairs. He was a generous father and grandfather, willing to engage in child's play and eager to help with their ambitions and challenges.

Ron is survived by his family: children Mandy (Harve) Ludovissy and Levi (Brandie) Backes, along with Betty (Joe) Muntz, Becky (Nathaniel) White, and Casey Muntz; grandchildren Derek, Chelsea, Jamie, Caleb, & Tyler Ludovissy and Colin, Wyatt, & Ciara Backes, along with Stacia Knipper, Abigail Noack, Breyden & Deacen Muntz; siblings Sharon Pierson, Joan Backes, Mary Bemis, Carol Brylski, Gary Backes, Laura Backes.

He was preceded in death by his parents Lester and Helen Backes, sister-in-law Marian Backes and brother-in-law Steve Bemis.

Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg is assisting the family and online condolences may be left for the family at www.kramer-morrisfuneralhome.com.

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11/15/2025

Dennis E. Fassbinder

GUTTENBERG, IOWA

Dennis E. Fassbinder, 68, of Guttenberg, Iowa, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025, at Guttenberg Care Center.

Visitation will be held 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg, Iowa.

Funeral Services will commence at 2 p.m. with burial at Bethel Cemetery in Colesburg. Honorary pallbearers will be Jeremy Fassbinder, Josh Knockel, George Morteo, Carol Berns, Jerry Fassbinder, and Terry Knockel. A celebration of life will follow at Guttenberg Eagles Club.

Dennis was born on January 25, 1957, son of Henry and Winifred (Carrier) Fassbinder. He married Brenda Hankes on August 18, 1989, in Guttenberg, Iowa.

Dennis worked at Guttenberg Industries in Quality Control and Supervision for over 39 years. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially hunting with his family and friends. He loved having a good time gambling or sharing drinks and stories with friends.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Brenda; siblings: Henry Lee (Sandy) Fassbinder, James Fassbinder, Tom (Sue) Fassbinder of Guttenberg, all of Guttenberg; in-laws: Steve Zittergruen of Guttenberg, Jim Hankes of Guttenberg, Roxy (Leonard) Knockel of Colesburg, Julie (Jim) Trappe of Luana, Mark (Dawn) Hankes of Kansas City, MO, and Lisa (Tom) Weddell of Highlands Ranch, CO; goddaughter, Katie Winch; godson, Justin Murray; close family friend, Kari Hoyheim; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings: Roger Dean Fassbinder in infancy and Julie Jo Zittergruen; and brother-in-law, Tom Sadewasser.

Dennis is graciously recycling his pacemaker to Iowa State University.

From Nash, “Instead of saying he died, It’s the end of his story.”

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11/14/2025

David D. Reynolds

GUTTENBERG, IOWA

David Dale Reynolds, 82, of Guttenberg, Iowa, passed away on November 13, 2025. David was born on October 23, 1943, in Oskaloosa, Iowa to Cecil and Bernice Reynolds. David married his high school sweetheart, Karen Hanna, on November 5, 1960. David and Karen had 3 boys, Jeffrey, Gregory and Brenton.

Private inurnment will be held at Forrest Cemetery in Oskaloosa, Iowa.

Following high school, David attended Iowa State University for 2 years. He then took a job at Purina Feeds in Anita, Iowa. After 2 years David decided on a career in law enforcement and entered the Iowa State Patrol Academy. Upon graduation he was assigned to Post 2 in Osceola, Ia. David and family remained in Osceola until he obtained his private pilot license and moved to a position as a Pilot for the Patrol. The family moved to Lakewood, Iowa in 1977 to be near the Des Moines Airport. David eventually was promoted to Sergeant around 1990 and was assigned to Spencer, Iowa for 2 years before returning to Osceola for the last few years at the Patrol. David retired in 1998 from the Patrol and worked as a Federal Marshal at the Federal Building in Des Moines for a few more years. He then retired and David and Karen moved from Iowa to Harrison, Arkansas. They spent many years in their RV traveling the country. Karen passed away in 2018. After a few more years in Arkansas, David purchased a house in Guttenberg, Iowa where he remained until his health forced him into assisted living. We are left with many loving memories of a father and friend.

David is survived by his children, Jeff and (Sandy) Reynolds, Earlham, Iowa; Greg and (Tammy) Reynolds, Argyle, Iowa; Brent and (Patty) Reynolds, Guttenberg, Iowa; grandchildren Jamie, Devin, Alexis, Serena, Kiersten, Allyson and seven great-grandchildren. There will be a private graveside service in Oskaloosa for the family at a future date. Memorials can be sent to Alzheimer’s Research Foundation or to the Animal Rescue League.

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11/14/2025

Louise Bush

COLESBURG, IOWA

A. Louise Bush, 84, of Colesburg, Iowa, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025, following a long illness.

Visitation will be held 4 – 7 p.m., on Monday, November 17, 2025, at Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg, Iowa. Visitation will continue at 9 a.m. at the funeral home prior to funeral services.

Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg, Iowa with burial at Bethel Cemetery in Colesburg.

Louise was born on February 2, 1941, daughter of Dean and Erma (Vanderpool) Jones on February 2, 1941, in Salida, Colorado. She was united in marriage to Richard H. Bush on April 9, 1966, at First Lutheran Church in Manchester, Iowa and four children were born to this union.

Following graduation from Garnavillo, Iowa, Louise held several jobs. Her most important job was raising her four children and loving her three grandchildren even more. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, reading, and most of all, spending time with her family.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children: Doug (Leanne) Bush of Manchester, Darcy Bush of Colesburg, Dena (Steve) Kruse of Petersburg, David Bush of Woolstock, Iowa; grandchildren: Isabell, Madalynn, and Aden Kruse; in-laws: Louise (Linus) Amling of Colesburg, Lavonne Bush of Colesburg, Sonya Bush of Guttenberg, Suzanne Knutson of Rock Falls, IL, and Linus Amling.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Richard in 2008; and a sister, Loretta Jones.

The family would like to thank St. Croix Hospice, especially Keshia and Reece.

Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg is assisting the family and online condolences may be left for the family at www.kramer-morrisfuneralhome.com.

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11/13/2025

Deacon Roger J. Riesberg

DYERSVILLE, IOWA

Deacon Roger J. Riesberg, 78, of Dyersville, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at his home.

Visitation will be held 2 – 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at St. Francis Xavier Basilica in Dyersville, Iowa where parish vigil service will begin at 2 p.m. and military service will begin at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue from 9 – 10 a.m. at Kramer-Morris Funeral Home prior to funeral services.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at St. Francis Xavier Basilica in Dyersville with burial at the church cemetery where military honors will be accorded by American Legion Post #137. Rev. David Schatz will officiate with Rev. Dennis Quint concelebrating.

Roger was born May 27, 1947, in Dyersville, Iowa, son of Clarence and Bernice (Boge) Riesberg. Upon graduating from Xavier High School, he enlisted in the United States Navy. Roger returned to Dyersville where he married Jean Termont on March 3, 1973, (she preceded him in death in 2002). He later married Kathy (Lamey) Hoeger on February 5, 2005, in Gilbertville, Iowa.

Roger was a man of faith, devoted to family, country, community and the deep love of the Lord. Ordained as a Deacon in 2013, he carried out his ministries at Spires of Faith Cluster and St. Matthews, Winter Haven, FL. Roger and his wife, Jean, established the first Ace Hardware in Dyersville and then opened the renowned community business of Mr. Lock and Key and the Vacuum Center. Roger didn’t stop there, he was a sports broadcaster for KDST for several years and volunteered in service to his community in many ways. Roger loved the outdoors, camping, woodworking, traveling the world with his wife Kathy, all his family, friends and any adventure he could get into. Roger blessed everyone around him with great love. Life of Deacon Roger Riesberg is one that can’t be expressed in mere words. Roger’s calling was to help make the world a better place each day, God Bless.

Survivors include his wife, Kathy; children: Matthew (Angela) Riesberg of Eldridge, Joseph (Sarah) Riesberg of Carlisle, Edward (Jessica) Riesberg of Morton, IL, Angie (Dan) Leibfried of Urbandale, Rebecca (John) Phipps of Coralville, Abby (Marcus) Helle of Dyersville, Phillip (Cheyanne) Hoeger of Dyersville; 23 grandchildren; siblings: Judy (Roger) Westemeier of Dyersville, Justin “Sarge” (Mary Lynn) Riesberg of Delhi, Clair (Doris) Riesberg of Dyersville; sister-in-law, Donna Riesberg of Dyersville, and numerous relatives of the Termont, Hoeger, and Lamey families.

He was preceded in death by his parents; parents-in-law, Charles and Bernice Termont and CJ and Lois Lamey; and a brother, Donald Riesberg.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Beckman Catholic High School or American Legion Post #137.

The family extends a thank you to staff at MercyOne Hospital in Dubuque/Dyersville and Hospice of Dubuque for their compassionate care.

Kramer-Morris Funeral Home in Dyersville is assisting the family and online condolences may be left for the family at www.kramer-morrisfuneralhome.com.

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11/13/2025

Wilma J. Billmeyer

GUTTENBERG, IOWA

Wilma J. Billmeyer, 89, of Guttenberg, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Guttenberg Care Center in Guttenberg, Iowa.

Visitation will be held 1 – 4 p.m. on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg, Iowa.

Visitation will continue Monday prior to funeral services at 9 a.m. at United Methodist Church in Guttenberg.

Funeral Services will commence at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, November 17, 2025, at United Methodist Church in Guttenberg, Iowa. Rev. Neil Hofer will officiate. Burial will be at Guttenberg City Cemetery.

Wilma (Jean) was born on July 14, 1936, in Guttenberg, Iowa, the daughter of Frank and Elizabeth (Bolsinger) Billmeyer.

Jean enjoyed sewing and made many pillows and blankets that she loved to give away to her children, grandchildren, and others. She appreciated being with family and going for rides in the country. She was a lover of animals and adopted many dogs and cats over the years. She spent her free time arranging and rearranging her furniture along with hanging and rehanging pictures and making collages with various items she could find and make fit.

Survivors include her children: Gary (Rene’) of Guttenberg, Pat (Susie) of Colesberg, Terry (Peggy) of Waukon, Donnie (Audrey) of Seattle, WA, Connie (Rob) Maser, of Des Moines, and Mike (Julie) of Dubuque. Her siblings; Larry (Kathy) of Dubuque, Pete of Colesberg, and Rich (Cindy) of Sherrill; 26 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Richard Moore, her sons; Steve, Richard Jr. (Herk), and Brian, her siblings, Midge (Letha), Alvin, Harold, Evelena, Clyde, George, Edna, Anna, and Shirley.

The family would like to thank the staff at Guttenberg Care Center for their compassionate care.

Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg is assisting the family and online condolences may be left for the family at www.kramer-morrisfuneralhome.com.

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11/12/2025

Lorin R. Schmidt

DYERSVILLE, IOWA

Lorin R. Schmidt, 82, of Dyersville, Iowa died Monday, November 10, 2025, at University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics.

Visitation will be held from 8 - 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Kramer-Morris Funeral Home in Dyersville, Iowa. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at St. Francis Xavier Basilica in Dyersville, Iowa. Burial will be held at a later date. Rev. Mark Osterhaus will officiate with Rev. Hung Le concelebrating.

Lorin was born on August 24, 1943, in Bellevue, Iowa, the son of Elmer and Catherine (Poll) Schmidt. Lorin graduated from high school and went on to work several farm related jobs. He enjoyed spending time with all the animals. In his spare time, he enjoyed collecting farm toys, wood working, and mowing lawn.

He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Parish. He was a member of Cascade Fire Department for 24 years; later being inducted in the Dubuque County Fire Fighters Hall of Fame. He was a friend of Bill W.

Lorin is survived by his children: Jeff (Jeanette) Schmidt of Peosta, Joel (Pam) Schmidt of Dyersville, Jacob (Danielle) Schmidt of Dubuque; a special nephew, Bud Feldmann of Dyersville; grandchildren: Stephanie (Chris) Decker, Nicholas, Trista and Jacob Matthew Schmidt, Lillian and Hailey Schmidt, one great grandchild Ollie Decker; siblings: Mary (Feldmann) (Lou) Ronnebaum, Raphael (Patsy) Schmidt, Rosalia (Donald) Putz, Mindy (Louis) Bassler, Paul Schmidt, Rita (John) Cortum, Melvin Schmidt, Darlene (Kevin) Curoe, and Dennis (Theresa) Schmidt; special friend, Donna Riesberg; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Catherine Schmidt; sister: Madonna (Robert) Snyder: in-law Lawrence Feldmann; and a niece and nephew.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. There will be a donation made by the family to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in Lorin’s honor.

Kramer-Morris Funeral Home in Dyersville is assisting the family. Information is available at https://www.kramer-morrisfuneralhome.com.

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11/11/2025

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11/09/2025

LaVonne J. Herzog

GUTTENBERG, IOWA

LaVonne Jean Herzog, 85 of Osterdock, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Visitation will be held from 2-6 pm on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg. Visitation will continue on Friday, November 14, 2025, from 9:30 to 10:30 am at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Guttenberg with funeral services beginning at 10:30 am. Burial will follow at Bethel Cemetery, near Colesburg. Reverend Mike Ashman and Reverend Roland Waterman will officiate.

LaVonne was born on February 20, 1940, the daughter of Arnold and Avo (Burington) Waterman of Garber, IA. She attended Elkport school until it closed and transferred to Central Community School in Elkader, Ia. After her family moved closer to Guttenberg, LaVonne transferred to Guttenberg High School where she met the love of her life and high school sweetheart, Aryln Herzog. They were married on June 17, 1958, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Elkport, IA. Together they started a life of farming in Osterdock, moved to Millville and then back to Osterdock on the Herzog family farm where they spent the last 61 years working side by side.

She and Arlyn worked hard on the farm, raising 5 children, milking cows, taking care of chickens, pigs and crop farming. Arlyn said “She was always beside me and we were always together.” LaVonne began working outside the home at Christianson Café in Guttenberg, worked at the Ertl Toy Company in Dyersville, IA for 28 years and later substituted at the Guttenberg Community School cafeteria. She took a lot of pride in her work and was always busy. No job was ever too big for her, and she was always willing to lend a helping hand. LaVonne loved to cook and bake, never letting guests or neighbors helping with field work, go hungry. She always took more food than necessary to family reunions or picnics, saying “She had to take as much as her family would eat.” LaVonne loved flower gardening, playing cards, going to dances and being with family and friends. She especially loved Christmas when she could watch her children and grandchildren open their gifts.

LaVonne had a big heart with much love to give to those around her. She thoroughly enjoyed spending time with special friends they met from going to dances for many years.

LaVonne is survived by her husband of 67 years Arlyn Herzog; children: Kathy (Brad) Scherf of Farmersburg, IA, Connie Horstman of Davenport, IA; Cindy (Steve) Moser of Garber, IA, and Carol (Brian) Handke Dyersville, IA. Her surviving Grandchildren: Greg (Donna) Herzog, Valerie (Steve)Reimer, Karen Scherf, Hilary (Josh) Anderegg, Dylan Scherf, Matthew Scherf, Kent Horstman, Jessica (Adam) James, Austin (Kelsey) Simms, Nicole Moser, Jesse Moser, Jenna (Jacob) Aulwes, Abby (Travis) Steffens, Ellie Handke, multiple great-grandchildren; in-laws, Merlin (Brenda) Herzog; and several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her son Kerry Herzog and daughter in law, Mary Herzog; grandson, Adam Herzog; her parents; her sister LuyVerl Seago and brother- in- law, Hubert Seago, one sister in infancy Virgene Waterman, parents-in-law, Earl and Fern Herzog; and niece Michelle (Shelly Herzog) Parker.

The family wishes to thank Hospice of Dubuque for their compassionate care and support.

Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg is assisting the family. Information is available at https://www.kramer-morrisfuneralhome.com.

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11/07/2025

Donald E. Blumer

GUTTENBERG, IOWA

Donald E. Blumer, 92, of Cassville, Wisconsin, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025, at Lancaster Health Services in Lancaster, Wisconsin.

Graveside services will be held at Concord Cemetery in Garner, Iowa on Monday, November 10, 2025, at 11AM. A luncheon will follow the service.

Donald was born on November 21, 1932, in Hancock County, Iowa, son of Jacob and Fannie (Heginger) Blumer. He graduated from Garner High School in 1950, the first of his family to graduate from high school. After graduation he was drafted into the Army and was stationed in Mildenhall, England during the Korean Conflict. That is where he met his wife Thelma Powell and were married in Newmarket, England on January 18, 1955. They returned to America by troop ship that same year. They settled in Garner , Iowa and raised their 5 daughters on a dairy farm, teaching them the value of hard work so they would all develop a good work ethic.

His first job after returning to Garner was a mechanic at Asa’s DX service station. After that he went into farming.

He also did artificial insemination for his dairy herd and several herds in the area. He was a board member of the Garner Creamery and the Hancock Co. Co-Op.. He was most proud of his Bloom Ayr Registered Ayrshire dairy herd, which won several awards when the girls showed them at county and regional fairs. He started contour farming in Liberty Township.

Survivors include his children: Karen (Gary) Gray of Torrington, Wyoming, Becky (Gary) Hampton of Cassville, Wisconsin, Susan Stence of C**n Valley, Wisconsin, Julie (Dennis) Zittergruen of Guttenberg, Ellen (Doug) Alvin of Richland Center, Wisconsin; grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Amber (Alvin) Syrovatka and their children, Jackson and C**t; Courtney (William) Simmons and their children, Haiden (Nicole) Mattis, Paige (Devon) Smith and Cadence Kessler; Matthew (Leann) Mattis and their children, Ava and Asher; Ashley (Andrew) Winter and their children, Amelia, Amarie and Aceson; Andy (Jennifer) Hampton; Mindy (Ted) Guthrie and their children, Everett and Emery; Nicole (Jeremy) Johnson and their children, Isabella and Cole; Jason (Danielle Eitsert) Bacon and their children, Emma and Hegan; Heidi (Chuck) Ploessl and their children, Chloe, Grace and Reed; Joe (Bobbie Schultz) Alvin and son, Jonathan; Brittany (Jim) Schultz and their children, Ellye and William; Jessica (Drew) Serocki and their children, Kinsley and Charley.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma in 2012; parents; parents-in-law, Albert and Joyce Powell, sons-in-law: Jinx Tucker and Lee Stence; siblings: Ivadell (Raymond) Schoenwetter, Robert (Iola) Blumer, Betty (Alvin) Halverson, Harold Blumer; and his faithful companion of 15 years, his dog, Missy.

In honor of Donald’s memory, memorials may be made to St. Croix Hospice or the Alzheimer’s Association.

The family wishes to thank Lancaster Health Services and St. Croix Hospice for their exceptional care of Donald in his final days.

Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg is assisting the family and online condolences may be left for the family at www.kramer-morrisfuneralhome.com. Memorials may be mailed to the funeral home in care of Donald at 207 S 1st St, Guttenberg, Iowa 52052.

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11/06/2025

Judith E. Olson

COLESBURG, IOWA

Judith E. Olson, 91, of Colesburg, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Strawberry Point Lutheran Home in Strawberry Point, Iowa.

Visitation will be held 9 – 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, Iowa

Funeral Services will commence at 11 a.m. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Colesburg. Rev. Mike Ashman will officiate.

Judith was born June 18, 1934, near Millville, Iowa, daughter of Ernest and Lilith (Troester) Kickbush. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Guttenberg.

She married Lorimer Olson on June 18, 1952, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Guttenberg. After Lorimer completed his service in the Air Force they returned to Clayton County where they operated a farm together. She also worked over 30 years in the nursing profession. Judith loved gardening as could be seen at their home in Colesburg and on the farm. She was a Master Gardener. She was also known for her Orchids that flourished under her care. In her spare time, she enjoyed quilting, crafting, golfing, and was an avid reader. Judith was a proud recipient of the Governor’s Volunteer Award for the addition of the gazebo and plantings in Pride Park in Colesburg. She cherished following her grandchildren’s activities as they grew up.

Survivors include her son, Lorrie (Rosalie) Olson of Colesburg; daughters: Julie (Lyle Bischof) Gilmore of Marion, Kristine (Jay) Urdahl of Mason City; grandchildren: Jon, Jared, Jill, Justin, Shannan, Jason, Jacob, Derrick, Olivia, and 15 great-grandchildren; siblings: Marilyn Koehler of Dubuque, Lareen (Clark) Gull of Marion, and Arlan Kickbush of Colesburg; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lorimer in 2016; her parents; brother-in-law, Ted Koehler; sister-in-law, Anne Kickbush.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church or Master Gardners of Manchester.

Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg is assisting the family and online condolences may be left for the family at www.kramer-morrisfuneralhome.com.

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