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Guttenberg, IA 52052|
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Dyersville, IA 52040|
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Monticello, IA 52310|
5754 Maple Rd. Holy Cross, IA 52052| Previously known as Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home, doing business as Morris Funeral Home as of January 25, 2023.

Madonna TorsonMadonna Torson, of Colesburg, Iowa, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2025, at her home. Funeral arrangeme...
09/22/2025

Madonna Torson

Madonna Torson, of Colesburg, Iowa, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2025, at her home.

Funeral arrangements are pending at this time with a funeral mass to be held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Colesburg, Iowa with burial in the church cemetery.

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Paul D. HeiderscheitHOLY CROSS, IOWAPaul D. Heiderscheit, 72, of Holy Cross, Iowa passed away peacefully with family by ...
09/17/2025

Paul D. Heiderscheit

HOLY CROSS, IOWA

Paul D. Heiderscheit, 72, of Holy Cross, Iowa passed away peacefully with family by his side on Monday, September 15, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa due to complications following a fall.

Visitation will be held from 3 - 7 p.m. on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Kramer-Morris Funeral Home in Holy Cross, Iowa. Visitation will continue from 10 – 11 a.m. on Monday at the funeral home.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, September 22, 2025, at Kramer-Morris Funeral Home in Holy Cross, Iowa. Burial will be held in Holy Cross cemetery.

Paul was born on September 24, 1952, son of Mathew and Frances (Pfeiler) Heiderscheit. He was a 1971 graduate of Leo High School in Holy Cross. Paul worked various jobs throughout his life and then farmed with his brother Leon for several years on the family farm. He was a quiet, spiritual man and enjoyed spending time reading books.

Survivors include his siblings: Mary Berning of Sinsinawa, WI, Clarence Heiderscheit of Dyersville, IA, Sr. Dorothy Heiderscheit OSF of Dubuque, IA, Leon (Sandy) Heiderscheit of Holy Cross, IA, Charles (Sara) Heiderscheit of Osage, IA, Jeanne (Gary) Schmidt of Marion, IA, Joan (Kevin) Althaus of Dubuque, IA, a sister-in-law, Marlene Heiderscheit of Dubuque, IA and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Allan and George Heiderscheit, a brother-in-law, Richard Berning, sisters-in-law, Rose and Edel Heiderscheit and a nephew, Alex Heiderscheit.

Thank you to the Holy Cross Volunteer Fire Department, the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics doctors and nurses, especially his nurse, Kate Noonan for their excellent care and kindness.

A special thanks to Leon and Sandy Heiderscheit for their loving care for Paul all these years.

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

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Doris A. KramerWORTHINGTON, IOWADoris Ann Kramer, 81, of Worthington, passed away September 13, 2025, at Accura HealthCa...
09/14/2025

Doris A. Kramer

WORTHINGTON, IOWA

Doris Ann Kramer, 81, of Worthington, passed away September 13, 2025, at Accura HealthCare of Cascade after a long and courageous battle with dementia.

Visitation will be held from 3-8 p.m. on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Kramer-Morris Funeral Home in Dyersville, Iowa. Visitation will continue from 9-10 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home prior to funeral services.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 19, 2025, at St. Paul Catholic Church, in Worthington, Iowa. Rev. Mark Osterhaus will officiate. Burial will be held in the church cemetery.

Doris was born on May 1, 1944, in Dyersville, Iowa, the daughter of Emery and Flavia (Kister) Willenbring. Doris graduated from Xavier High School in Dyersville in 1962 and then began working at Reicher Shoes in Dyersville. She met the love of her life, Walter “Hub” Kramer at a dance in Worthington. After waiting for Hub to return from serving in Vietnam, the two were married October 4, 1969, at St. Francis Xavier Basilica in Dyersville. Out of this union came their three children, Shelly, Jason, and Molly.

Doris was a devout catholic and a member of St. Paul’s parish in Worthington. Over the years, she had a few part-time jobs and volunteered at St. Paul’s School and church, but what she enjoyed most was being a homemaker. She liked cooking, baking, decorating, watching TV, gardening, babysitting, going out to eat and playing cards. She also enjoyed a Pepsi, spending time outdoors and going on John Deere Gator rides with Hub around their acreage. Doris truly loved being a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and always put others needs ahead of hers.

Doris is survived by her husband Walter “Hub” of nearly 56 years; children: Jason (Kristi) Kramer and Molly (Matt) Monahan all of Dyersville; grandchildren: Brianna (Jack) Nelson, Lexi Kramer & Jack Lynch (fiancée), Eric, Kylie, and Brooke Monahan; and her great-granddaughter, Violet Nelson; sister, Dina Schwendinger; brothers and sisters-in-law: Lois Konzen, Paul Kramer, Vera Steger, and Gene and Dorothy Kramer and many nieces and nephews.

Doris is preceded in death by her daughter, Shelly Kramer in 1985; her parents; mother and father-in-law, Walter and Celeste Kramer; in-laws: Earl Kramer, Leon and Rosalyn Kramer, Frank Konzen, Pat Kramer, and Alan Steger.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Accura and Above and Beyond Hospice Care for their excellent care and support.

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

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Mark A. WesthoffPETERSBURG, IOWAMark Aloysious Westhoff, 82, of Petersburg, Iowa, passed away at home surrounded by his ...
09/11/2025

Mark A. Westhoff

PETERSBURG, IOWA

Mark Aloysious Westhoff, 82, of Petersburg, Iowa, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on September 11, 2025.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Kramer-Morris Funeral Home in Dyersville, Iowa, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Visitation will also be held on Monday morning from 9:00 to 10:30 at Kramer-Morris Funeral Home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at SS Peter and Paul Church at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 15, 2025.

Mark was born in Farley, Iowa, on May 22, 1943, son of Aloysious J. and Henrietta (Naber) Westhoff. He attended school in Petersburg through the eighth grade and graduated from St Francis Xavier High School.

He married Joyce A. Koopmann on November 28, 1963, at St. Boniface Church in New Vienna, Iowa. Together they made a life of farming and settled on the Westhoff family farm in 1970. To their union, three children were born, Lois, Wayne, and Joan.

Mark is survived by his wife of 61 years, Joyce (Koopmann) Westhoff of Petersburg, Lois (Brad) Lawrence of Petersburg, Wayne (Lisa) Westhoff of Petersburg, and Joan Westhoff of Dyersville; grandchildren: Ethan (Robin) Lawrence, Levi (Kayla) Lawrence, Trevor (Becky) Westhoff, Trent Westhoff, Shelby (Weston) Svoboda, and Reilly Westhoff; great-grandchildren: Ruby Lawrence, Graham and Mason Westhoff. Mark is also survived by four sisters: Grace Hermsen of Dyersville, Del McFadden of Woodbury, MN, Mary (Richard) Bixby of Marion, Iowa, and Carol (Bill) Noble of Kona, HI; in-laws, Anthony (Eldora) Koopmann, Dyersville, Sandy Koopmann, Peosta, and Doris Koopmann, Dyersville.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Joyce’s parents, Alfred and Evelyn Koopmann; brothers: Walter and Floyd; and in-laws: Donald Koopmann, Jim Koopmann, Mary (Koopmann) and Lloyd Heims, Janet Westhoff, Roger Hermsen, and Ed McFadden.

In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials are preferred in Mark’s memory. The family thanks everyone who prayed and thought of Mark this past month.

Kramer-Morris Funeral Home in Dyersville, Guttenberg, Garnavillo, Holy Cross and Monticello is assisting the family. Information is available at www.kramer-morrisfuneral.com.

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Aiden T. GrantMONTICELLO, IOWAAiden T. Grant, 15, of Monticello, Iowa passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Unive...
09/08/2025

Aiden T. Grant

MONTICELLO, IOWA

Aiden T. Grant, 15, of Monticello, Iowa passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at University of Iowa Hospital. As an organ donor, Aiden will live on through the life of others.

Visitation will be held from 2-8 p.m. on Monday, September 15, 2025, at Kramer-Morris Funeral Home in Monticello, Iowa where a parish vigil service will begin at 2 p.m. Visitation will continue at 9 a.m. on Tuesday morning at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Monticello.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial following in the Oakwood cemetery. Rev. Isaac Boadu will officiate.

Aiden was born on January 11, 2010, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, son of Thomas and Theresa (Osterkamp) Grant.

Aiden was a very kind, loving, and talented young man. He enjoyed spending time laughing with his friends and family. He was a joyous and loving brother to his sisters, always showing his big heart toward them while never missing a chance to tease them. Known as the class clown, he always had jokes and laughter to share with all. Aiden was a gifted athlete who excelled in baseball, football, track, and bowling. From a young age, he had a true passion for sports and loved every opportunity to play. He also loved music and thrived as a member of the band and jazz band. He taught himself how to play several different instruments, including guitar, trombone, piano, and difficult guitar riffs. The joy and happiness Aiden brought to those around him will be missed and cherished by all those who knew him.

Survivors include his father, Tom; siblings: Madilyn Grant of Sherrill, Marisa Grant, and Anna Grant of Monticello; nieces, Aleah Grant and Ember VanDee; maternal grandmother, Ann Osterkamp; paternal grandmother, Dennise Grant of Cascade; Aunts and uncles: Paul (Tonia) Osterkamp of Cedar Rapids, Roxanne Klostermann of Dyersville, Danny (Ann) Grant of Delhi, Julie (Paul) Oswald of Monticello, David (Annette) Grant of Cedar Rapids, Ann (Al) Brus of Dubuque, Trisia (Martin) Lahr of Coggon, and Diane (Greg) Miller of Walford.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Theresa in 2016, maternal grandfather, Larry Osterkamp, Paternal grandfather, Emmett Grant; uncle, Don Klostermann; aunt, Cheryl Grant; and a cousin, Logan Grant.

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

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Darlene F. Olberdinghttps://youtube.com/live/bNqccklchPw?feature=share DYERSVILLE, IOWAIt is with heavy hearts that we a...
09/05/2025

Darlene F. Olberding

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DYERSVILLE, IOWA

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Darlene F. Olberding, 90, of Dyersville, Iowa. A beloved wife, mother and grandmother, who peacefully passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025, at MercyOne Senior Care in Dyersville, Iowa.

Visitation will be held from 8 – 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Kramer-Morris Funeral Home in Dyersville, Iowa. Funeral service will follow at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Basilica, in Dyersville, Iowa with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. George Midiangu will officiate.

Darlene was born on November 1, 1934, in Dyersville, Iowa, daughter of Louis and Hilda (Oberbroeckling) Klostermann. She married the love of her life, Donald Olberding on November 23, 1953, in Dyersville, Iowa at St. Francis Xavier Basilica.

Darlene was a loving wife to her husband Donald; they were married for 71 years. She was a proud mother to 6 children, 16 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren with two on the way. Darlene loved large family gatherings, traditional holidays, working outside with her flowers and baking her famous chocolate chip cookies for her grandchildren. She was devoted to her faith praying the rosary daily and lighting candles for anyone in need for extra prayers. Darlene will be our eternal candle in heaven watching over us.

Darlene and Don were always together, living in their own home for many years in Dyersville until they moved to the Ellen Kennedy Center in September of 2023 and to Senior Care together in July of 2024. They were always seen holding hands. When their whole family would get together Don would say to Darlene with a proud smile, “Look at what we started”.

Survivors include her 6 children: Randy (Julie) Olberding, Kim (Donna) Olberding, Brian (Shellie) Olberding, all of Dyersville, Gloria (Steve) Keppler of Manchester, Sharon Blank and Jane (Lynn) Hennings, both of Cedar Rapids; 16 grandkids: Brent Blank, Jenna (Chris) Johnson, Jill (Tyler) Stenger, Beth Gravel( Fiancé David Trembly), Ben Olberding, Nick (Amanda) Olberding, Kristi (Scott) Fehrenkamp, Kalli (Owen) Brehm, Phil ( Samantha) Keppler, Drew Keppler, Alexandra (Connor) Collins, Allison (Josh) Deggendorf, Carson Hennings, Anna Olberding, Claire Olberding, Luke Olberding; 14 great grandchildren with 2 on the way; siblings: Roger (Lois) Klostermann, Verna Lee Kronlage and a sister-in-law, Marge Olberding.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald in 2024, parents, parents-in-law, Frank and Ceil Olberding; in-laws: Joseph Kronlage, Mercedes (Gilbert) Singsank, Germaine (Joe) Schlichte, Catherine (Jim) Griffin, Gerald (Erma) Olberding, Delbert Olberding, Ray (Gen) Olberding and Bob (Eileen) Olberding.

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

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Harold R. BurkleDYERSVILLE, IOWAHarold R. Burkle, 91, of Dyersville, Iowa passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at H...
09/04/2025

Harold R. Burkle

DYERSVILLE, IOWA

Harold R. Burkle, 91, of Dyersville, Iowa passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Hawkeye Care Center in Dubuque, Iowa.

Visitation will be held from 9 - 11 a.m. on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Kramer-Morris Funeral Home in Dyersville, Iowa. Funeral services will follow at 11:30 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Basilica in Dyersville with burial in the church cemetery, where military honors will be accorded by American Legion Post #137. Rev. David Schatz will officiate.

Harold was born on July 6, 1934, in Dubuque County, Iowa, son of Paul and Anna (Olberding) Burkle. He was a proud member of the United States Army and was stationed over in Germany. Following his honorable discharge from the military, Harold married Gladys Hermsen on April 12, 1958, in New Vienna, Iowa. Together they farmed and raised their family northwest of Dyersville, Iowa.

Survivors include his wife, Gladys; children: Ann (Ron) Robison of Dyersville, Lori (Dan) Reittinger of Dyersville and Marty Burkle of North Liberty; grandchildren: Shelly (Sam) Murley, Mitch (Brittany) Reittinger, Eric (Nicole) Reittinger, Zach Burkle, Cade Burkle; 10 great grandchildren; siblings: Doris Hermsen of Dyersville, in-laws: Lorraine Burkle, Elizabeth Deutmeyer, Art Hermsen, Grace Hermsen and Diane Hermsen.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter-in-law, Ginny Burkle and parents-in-law, Gregor and Anna Hermsen; siblings: Charles (Luetta) Burkle, Leon (Theresa) Burkle, Lorraine (Joe) Stephan, George (Thelma) Burkle, Bernard Burkle, Walter (Verna Mae) Burkle, Betty (Jerome Hermsen & John Gassmann) and Gerald (Rose Ann) Burkle; in-laws: Alvin Hermsen, Richard (Eileen) Hermsen, Helen (Eldon) Gaul, Bernice (Ken) Vorwald, Roger Hermsen, Tom Deutmeyer, Harold Hermsen and Joyce Hermsen.

The family would like to express their gratitude to Hawkeye Care Center for their wonderful care of Harold.

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

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Alan W. LinkDYERSVILLE, IOWAAlan W. Link, 90, of Dyersville, Iowa passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Ellen Ken...
09/03/2025

Alan W. Link

DYERSVILLE, IOWA

Alan W. Link, 90, of Dyersville, Iowa passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Ellen Kennedy Living Center in Dyersville, Iowa.

Visitation will be held from 9 – 11 a.m. on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Kramer-Morris Funeral Home in Dyersville prior to funeral mass.

Funeral service will follow at 11:30 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Basilica with burial in the church cemetery where military honors will be accorded by American Legion Post #137. Rev. Georges Midiangu will officiate.

Alan was born April 14, 1935, in Dyersville, Iowa, son of Andrew and Dorothea (Walker) Link. He married Karol Ann Milbert on October 18, 1958, at St. Francis Xavier Basilica in Dyersville, Iowa. She preceded him in death on February 20, 1987. Al served in the US Navy from 1954-1956 during the Korean conflict. Upon his return, he worked as a dairy supervisor at Tegeler Dairy for over 25 years. He would later work at Swiss Valley in Cedar Rapids and Gillette Dairy in Norfolk, NE. He retired and moved to Omaha, NE until settling back home in Dyersville in 2020.

Al was an avid golfer in his retirement. Although he moved to Nebraska and cheered on the Huskers, he remained an Iowa Hawkeyes fan at heart. While he lived in Dyersville, he was a member of the Dyersville Fire Department and became an EMT First Responder, and longtime member of the Basilica Choir. He also assisted Harry at McBride Funeral Home and later, Dave Kramer at Kramer Funeral Home.

Survivors include his children: Mora Link of Omaha, NE, Gail (Tom) Kruse of Peosta, Gwen (Jim Steger) Link of Dyersville, Jan (Greg) Martin of New Providence, NJ, Amy (Bill) Tratnack of Scottsdale, AZ; special friend, Leona Tauke of Dyersville; grandchildren: Rodney Meyer, Crystal Doland, Amber Mathias, Shaina Miller, Joel Steger, Miles Link, Kirsten and Hannah Smith, Ethan Neumueller, Emily Bouland, Ryan and Nicholas Kruse, Brendan Martin, Courtney Otskey, Elizabeth Tratnack, 20 great-grandchildren with one on the way; sister, Judy Hills of North Fort Meyers, FL; sisters-in-law, Mary Jo Frericks of Cedar Rapids, Lisa Milbert of Dyersville, Sally Link of Peoria, IL, and Peg Link of South Carolina.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Karol Link in 1987; son-in-law, Jay Smith; siblings: James Link, Steve Link, Carol Pettinger; in-laws: Marv Pettinger, Roger Milbert, Jude Milbert, and Melvin Frericks.

The family would like to thank the staff at Ellen Kennedy Center for welcoming him to his new home and Hospice of Dubuque for their compassionate care, especially Kris, Jenny, Morgan, and Jesse.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Dubuque.

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

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Catherine M. HeavensDYERSVILLE, IOWACatherine Marie Heavens, 75, of Dyersville, died on August 31, 2025, after a short b...
09/02/2025

Catherine M. Heavens

DYERSVILLE, IOWA

Catherine Marie Heavens, 75, of Dyersville, died on August 31, 2025, after a short battle with an aggressive type of breast cancer.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Kramer-Morris Funeral Home in Dyersville. Visitation will continue from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. prior to the funeral mass.

Funeral mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday September 6, 2025, at St. Francis Xavier Basilica in Dyersville. Rev. Hung Le will officiate. Burial will be held at a later date at Calvary Cemetery in Mankato, MN.

Cathy was born on September 23, 1949, in Ortonville, Minnesota, as the daughter of Francis and Marie (Sexton) Beerling. Cathy graduated from Loyola Catholic High School in Mankato, Minnesota, in 1967, and then from Mankato State University in 1972 with a Bachelor of Science in Education.

After college, Cathy’s brother Dick suggested that she go out on a date with Jim Heavens. Cathy took Dick’s advice and never regretted it. After a short time dating, Jim and Cathy were married on April 9, 1983. They created and lived a wonderful life for over 40 years, traveling the world and making more friends. Their favorite trip together was always their first one: a honeymoon cruise on the QE2 (Queen Elizabeth 2).

Cathy and Jim were the proud parents of three children, Alan, John, and Patrick. Cathy and Jim cheered on their kids at every stage of their lives, celebrated as each one of them got married, and found joy as eight grandchildren came along. Cathy cherished the time she spent playing with her grandkids and she was frequently doing something to show them how special they were to her.

Cathy was a devout Catholic and proud of her Irish heritage. She was especially diligent in saying the rosary. Even when she was barely well enough to walk, Cathy used what strength she had to get to the chapel and join the group who were saying the rosary.

Cathy loved playing card games. Cribbage was her favorite game, and she was good at it. She enjoyed reading, belonged to a book club and, along with Jim, she enthusiastically championed the James Kennedy Dyersville Public Library. She also volunteered at the MercyOne Dyersville Auxiliary Gift Shop.

Cathy had many “forever friends” who she stayed in touch with throughout the years. And her friends were very supportive after Cathy was diagnosed with cancer as they visited, called, texted, and expressed their support in countless ways.

Cathy also had a close relationship with her five siblings, their spouses, and their children. For many decades she hosted a big family gathering during Easter weekend. Countless memories were made during those times with many stories that are frequently told and retold, and which seem to get better as time goes on.

Cathy is survived by her children: Alan (Jillian) of Garnavillo, John (Mary) of Cedar Rapids, and Patrick (Jordan) of Lakeville, MN; grandchildren: Reagan, Weston, Vivian, Owen, Charles, Josephine, James, and Emmett; sisters and brothers: Peggy (Ron) Thompson, Richard (Linda Danielson) Beerling, Nancy (Kevin) Keenan, Tom Beerling, and John (Mary) Beerling; as well as a countless number of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Cathy was predeceased by her husband Jim in 2023, her mother and father, her mother and father-in-law, Alan and Esther (Dirker) Heavens; sister-in-law, Jill Beerling; nephew, Kevin Pappe; and her dear longtime, family friend, Dean Brown.

Kramer-Morris Funeral Home in Dyersville is assisting the family. Information is available at https://www.kramer-morrisfuneralhome.com Memorials may be sent to Kramer-Morris Funeral Home (in care of the deceased) 750 12th Ave SW, Dyersville, IA 52040.

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Harley H. WillenborgPETERSBURG, IOWAHarley H. Willenborg, 96, of Petersburg, was born into eternal life on Saturday, Aug...
09/01/2025

Harley H. Willenborg

PETERSBURG, IOWA

Harley H. Willenborg, 96, of Petersburg, was born into eternal life on Saturday, August 30, 2025.

Visitation will be held at the Kramer-Morris Funeral Home, 750 12th Ave SW in Dyersville, from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Visitation will continue at the funeral home from 9-10 a.m. on Friday.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 5, 2025, at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Petersburg with burial in the church cemetery.

Harley Willenborg was born May 25, 1929, in Petersburg, the son of Edward and Mary Willenborg. He married Rose Ann Rubly on August 29, 1950, in Petersburg and together they farmed east of Petersburg. He was a lifelong member of SS Peter and Paul Parish and a member of the Knights of Columbus where he was a Fourth Degree Knight.

In addition to farming, Harley sold feed, livestock feeders, and built numerous corn bins in the area. He spent over 20 years as a Pioneer seed salesman before retiring. Known for his kindness, ingenuity, and gentle nature, he could solve almost any problem. He most loved spending time with family and friends and enjoyed cards, golf, and fishing.

He was a great man, strong, simple, kind, witty, and creative in finding solutions to any problem. He cherished time with family and friends, and found joy in playing cards, golfing, and fishing. His life was long, full, and well-lived. To sum it up in just three words: He LOVED life! There is comfort in knowing that heaven is now enjoying his presence as much as his family and friends did on earth.

He is survived by his 3 children: Neil (Marie) of Petersburg, Lynn (Mark) Vining of Iowa City, and Tammy (Scott) Auderer of Ankeny; 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Rose Ann Willenborg; a son, Keith Willenborg; and siblings: Anselm Willenborg, Delbert Willenborg, Ernestine Krapfl and Modesta Loecke.

The family would like to thank the staff at Good Neighbor Home and Regional Medical Center Wound Clinic in Manchester for their compassionate care over the past several months.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Petersburg.

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

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08/29/2025

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