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Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/04/2026 - 10:15

Esther Louise Werges, 90, of Monona, formerly of Garnavillo, passed away Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, at Good Samaritan Society in Waukon, surrounded by her loving family.

 

Esther was born on April 15, 1935, in Osterdock, to Henry and Hilda (Borcherding) Brase. She had a loving childhood, growing up learning life skills and hard work. After graduating, she met the love of her life, Allen Werges, after he returned from the service. She married Allen Edward Werges on Feb. 10, 1955.

 

Esther was a faithful child of God and a lifelong member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Garnavillo. She attended the Messiah Lutheran Church in Panama City, Fla., and attended St. Paul’s and Faith Lutheran Church in Monona. She spent many years volunteering with her local churches. She taught Sunday School and assisted with the women’s church group. She worked for Avon and Farm Bureau. 

 

Esther enjoyed her animals, lovely flowers and traveling to Canada and around the United States. From 1988 to 2014, they would spend their winters in Florida. They left the family farm on May 15, 2014, and moved to Garden View Place. She would later live at Good Samaritan Society in Waukon,

 

Esther is survived by her two children, David Werges and Pamela (Delvin Glover) Johanningmeier; son-in-law, Sheryl Zittergruen; grandchildren, Lesa (Jason) Reimer, Steven (Lisa) Zittergruen, Tessa (Steve) Shea, Kristopher (Becky) Werges, Kevin (Rachel) Werges, Marcus (Caterin) Werges, Matthew (Carrie) Johanningmeier, Nathan (Missy) Trappe and Ashlee Johanningmeier; 20 beloved great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

 

Esther was preceded in death by her husband, Allen, in 2025; her parents, Henry and Hilda Brase; daughter, Mary Zittergruen; siblings, Harold Brase and Ruth Noack; in-laws, Raymond Werges Jr. and Ila Eye; and a daughter-in-law, Elayne Werges.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorials will be disbursed to various charities by the family.

 

Visitation and funeral services were held on Feb. 26, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Garnavillo. Burial followed at Garnavillo Community Cemetery in Garnavillo. Rev. Tyler Hoey officiated.

 

Morris Funeral Home in Garnavillo is assisting the family and information is available at www.kramer-morrisfuneralhome.com.

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