Funeral Homes in Morris, MN

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Aaron Schock (politician and real estate entrepreneur), and Mona Lyn Reese (composer).

Morris is a city in Stevens County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 5,286 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat.Economically, the community is surrounded by some of the richest agricultural lands in the country and agribusiness is a major contributor to the local economy. Headquartered in Morris, Riverview LLP is the largest dairy milking operation in Minnesota and ranked as one of the largest in the United States. Other large economic contributors include manufacturing, education and healthcare industries.The town is home to the University of Minnesota Morris (UMM), part of the University of Minnesota system. The first buildings on campus were constructed in 1887 for the Morris Industrial School for Indians to prepare them for jobs in the industrializing majority culture. It also taught agricultural topics to prepare students for the range of jobs in this rural area. The school closed in 1909 when the University of Minnesota established the West Central School of Agriculture (WCSA). After the state announced a phase-out plan for its agricultural schools, a grassroots citizens movement convinced the state to create a public college on the Morris campus. In the fall of 1960, the University of Minnesota, Morris opened its doors to students seeking a liberal arts education. Today, the campus has a population of approximately 1,900 and is ranked as a "Top 10 Public Liberal Arts College" by U.S. News and World Report and one of "America's Top Colleges" by Forbes.Riverview and UMM are two of the community's top employers, but manufacturer Superior Industries is the largest job creator. Headquartered in Morris, the 40-year-old company employs about 800 people at its two manufacturing plants in town. A majority of Superior's workforce is skilled in engineering or fabrication. The company manufactures steel conveyors and storage tanks for industries handling dry bulk, fuels and gases. Inc. magazine ranks Superior Industries as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States.

Morris Obituaries

It was noted by Daily Press on February 28th, 2021 that Carl Anton Jr Moen passed on in Victorville, California.  Moen was 97 years old and was born in Morris, MN.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Carl Anton Jr's life.

It was written by Peoria Journal Star on January 21st, 2021 that Andy Raymond Mogler died in Eureka, Illinois.  Mogler was 93 years old and was born in Morris, MN.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Andy Raymond's life.

It was reported by The Reflector on January 20th, 2021 that James Zahl Lindblom passed away in Washington.  Lindblom was 90 years old and was born in Morris, MN.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor James Zahl's life.

It was noted by Peoria Journal Star on December 6th, 2020 that Wilma Marie Kuntz (Luthi) died in Gridley, Illinois.  Ms. Kuntz was 90 years old and was born in Morris, MN.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Wilma Marie's life.

It was written by The Desert Sun on July 16th, 2020 that Roger Meyer perished in Desert Hot Springs, California.  Meyer was 78 years old and was born in Morris, MN.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Roger's life.

It was written by Chicago Tribune on July 4th, 2020 that Delores Pasik (Hartman) passed away in Morris, Minnesota.  Ms. Pasik was 92 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Delores's life.

It was disclosed by Des Moines Register on December 26th, 2019 that Berdella A Pierce (Long) passed away in Newton, Iowa.  Ms. Pierce was 80 years old and was born in Morris, MN.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Berdella A's life.

It was noted by Waushara Argus on December 19th, 2019 that Gary Lyle Kloos passed on in Madison, Wisconsin.  Kloos was 62 years old and was born in Morris, MN.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Gary Lyle's life.

It was written on July 30th, 2019 that Richard L "Dick" Delp passed away in Sandwich, Illinois.  Delp was 82 years old and was born in Morris, MN.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Richard L "Dick"'s life.

It was written on July 28th, 2019 that Bonnie Masencup (Gray) died in Charleston, South Carolina.  Ms. Masencup was 74 years old and was born in Morris, MN.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Bonnie's life.

History

It is the county seat of Stevens County, Minnesota County . The population was 5,068 at the 2000 census. Morris is a city in Stevens County, Minnesota County, Minnesota, United States. . .

The official website for the city of Morris is https://www.ci.morris.mn.us/.