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Obituaries for Allamakee County, Iowa
Maud Alvord
--The remains of Mrs. Maud Alvord, an old-time Lansing girl, were brought from Minneapolis, yesterday, and interred
in the family lot in Oak Hill Cemetery where sleep her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Hazleton. [transcribed by Anna Newell andn2@showme.net]
Caroline Diercks
GRIM DESTROYER GETS BUSY IN THE NEW YEAR
MRS. W. F. DIERCKS
The remains of Mrs. Wm. F. Diercks, of Minneapolis, who died New Year's Eve after a prolonged illness, were brought
to this city last evening and taken to the Julius Boeckh home. Burial takes place from there at 9:30 A. M., today.
Deceased was born in this city 47 years ago. Her maiden name was Caroline Smith, she being the only daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. John Smith, of the south side, both of whom are buried in Oak Hill cemetery. Deceased will be kindly
remembered by many in this city, where she lived until grown to womanhood and enjoyed the esteem of all. Her husband
preceded her in death some time ago.
(Note: Died Dec. 31, 1926; Rev. Norphie E. Bottom officiated at the burial in Lansing, IA.)
[transcribed by Anna Newell andn2@showme.net])
Henry Gramlich
Mr. Henry Gramlich was born in Lansing township, Allamakee County, Iowa, Sept. 27, 1859. He spent all but one year
on the old homestead. He was an ambitious farmer and even until his end he would often make the statement, "Who
will do it, if I don't?" About a year ago in March he left the old homestead and made his home in the city
of Lansing, where he had intended to spend a longer period of time than was permitted to him. While busy plowing
his little garden on May 3, 1927, in the afternoon he was stricken with a cerebral hemorrhage which closed his
career a little later here on earth, and he was no doubt not aware of the fact that that was his last labor, either
physical or spiritual, a he mentioned that he would be alright again in a little while and continue his work.
Mr. Gramlich was not only ambitious in his material things but also in regard to the religious life. With his father
he would go to church and attend the class meetings and later under the leadership of Rev. William Kaerner he joined
the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1878. Mr. Gramlich was a faithful member of said church until his end. He held
a number of offices, such as Sunday School Superintendent and others, being a trustee for more than 30 years of
the May's Prairie charge. Besides serving in various offices of his township.
He loved his Master, whom he served in his quiet and simple way. He was a kind yet a strict father, trying to rear
his family to the best of his ability.
Mr. Henry Gramlich was united in marriage to Christina A. Kumpf May 22, 1884. Four children were born to this union.
The departed leaves to mourn, his bereaved wife, the four children, Mrs. Luense of Greeley, Iowa, Mrs. Walter Fritz
of Edgewood, Iowa, Edward and Dewey, both of Lansing township, five grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Frank Goettle
and Mrs. Henry Lenz, both of Lansing, and a host of friends and other relatives.
Interment was made in the May's Prairie Cemetery, the Rev. Arthur C. Prust officiating. He was assisted by the
Rev. N. Ernest Bottom of the Federated Church.
Out-of-town relatives in attendance at the funeral Friday were: Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fritz and daughter Iva, Edgewood,
Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. John Luense and the lady's daughters, Bernice and Bernadette Wessel, Greeley, Iowa; Mrs. Ern
Moser and the Misses Cora and Irma Brockmeyer, Edgewood, Iowa; John Gang, Cando, N. D.; Ed Schwab, Monona, Iowa.
(Note: From the collection of Rev. N. Ernest Bottom) [transcribed by Anna Newell andn2@showme.net]
Elizabeth Hostert
Elizabeth Hostert was born in Lansing, Iowa, November 10, 1870 and died at Seattle, Washington November 12, 1927,
aged 57 years and two days. She leaves to mourn her death one sister, Mrs. Henry F. Zoller, and two brothers, Herman
and Henry Hostert, all of Dubuque, Iowa. Funeral services were conducted at Dubuque yesterday, that being the home
of her relatives, but it is only fitting that a brief service should be held here at the place of her birth, and
it is for this service that we are gathered at this time. (Note:
From the funeral notes of Rev. N. Ernest Bottom, who was pastor of the Federated Church in Lansing about 1926-28,
contributed by his granddaughter, Anna Bottom Newell)
Anna Miller
Pneumonia and a complication of diseases, mainly due to old age, caused the death yesterday afternoon of one of
the south side's oldest and most highly respected residents, Mrs. W. A. Miller.
Anna M. Auchinvole, born Feb. 22, 1847, in Kilsythe, Scotland, where on Sept. 13, 1867, she became the bride of
Wm. A. Miller. They came to America in 1881, first settling in Lamotte, Bellevue county, where they remained for
two years, then came to this city, which was ever afterwards their home, Mr. Miller entering the employ of the
railroad company as tankman, and continuing in that capacity for many years. He preceded her in death about 15
years ago. Ten children were born of this union as follows: Mrs. Wm. G. Jackson, Chicago; Mrs. Thomas Gill (deceased);
Frank P. Miller, Portage, Wis.; Alex Miller (deceased); Wm. A. Miller, Jr., Auburn, Wash.; John R. Miller and Arthur
Miller, LaCrosse, Wis.; Henry A. Miller and Mrs. Anna Dikeman, Lansing; Mrs. L. E. Webb, of Dubuque, all of whom
are here except Will. there are also twenty-two grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed, pending word from the son in Washington.
(Note: From the collection of Rev. Norphie E. Bottom, pastor of the Federated Church in Lansing about 1926-27.)
[transcribed by Anna Newell andn2@showme.net])
Louise Mueller
The remains of Miss Louise Mueller, a daughter of Lansing’s pioneer book-binder, the late Ernest Mueller, who died
at Minneapolis Thursday, April 22d, were brought here on the late train yesterday and buried in the family lot
in Oak Hill cemetery, Rev. N. E. Bottom, of the Federated church conducting brief services at the grave.
Deceased was born Nov. 30, 1836 at Yeverdon, Switzerland, and came with her parents to America in 1845, first settling
at Galena, Ill., and later on a farm in Lansing township, now the property of George Stirn. In the early ‘70's
they moved to this city, where Mr. Mueller conducted a book-bindery for several years before his death. Miss Norma
Mueller, of LaCrosse, Wis., a niece, came Monday to make the funeral arrangements.
(Note: From the funeral notes of Rev. N. E. Bottom: "Mrs. Mueller
died at Minneapolis, Minnesota April 22, 1926, aged 89 years, 4 months and 23 days. She left here many years ago,
but for some time would return at intervals to visit relatives. Her father is remembered by the older residents
of Lansing and vicinity, having been a bookbinder here for years, and being a highly respected citizen. Miss Norma
Mueller, a niece of the deceased, is present at this service, being the only relative now living in this part of
the country." –Contributed by N. E. Bottom’s granddaughter, Anna Bottom Newell.)
Charles Robbins
--The remains of Charles Robbins were brought here from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for burial Saturday and consigned to
the tomb in the W. A. Travis lot in Oak Hill Cemetery. Deceased married Miss Millie Travis, a resident of Lansing
in the early days, the family afterwards moving to New Albin, and a large delegation of relatives and friends from
there attended the funeral, which was direct from the train. We are without further particulars for an obituary
this week but hope to have them for our next.
[transcribed by Anna Newell andn2@showme.net]
Helen Runyon
A BELOVED MOTHER AT REST
Died, at the home of her son, F. M. Wilder, in Lafayette township, about four miles southwest of this city, Saturday,
after a brief illness with pleurisy and bronchitis, Mrs. Helen Runyon, aged 78 years, 5 months and 28 days.
Deceased's maiden name was Helen Mary Stayner. She was born at Stockton, Ills., but spent the greater part of her
life in Franklin County, Iowa. She was married at eighteen to Newton A. Wilder, of Geneva,who died at the age of
42 and beside whom she was laid away yesterday in the old home cemetery at Geneva. Nine children were born of this
union, seven of whom, two girls and five boys, survive to mourn the departure of one who was "Mother Mine"
to all of them, besides raising a granddaughter, Mrs. Sargent. They are: Elizabeth Benson, Geneva, Iowa; Mrs. Geo.
S. Bryan, Minneapolis; Bine, Iowa Falls, Iowa; John, Grand Meadow, Minn.; George, Washington, D. C.; Newton H.,
Minneapolis, and Flavian M., Lansing, Iowa. Later she married a Civil War veteran named Runyon, who also preceded
her in death many years ago.
After funeral services at the home by Rev. N. E. Bottom, of the Federated Church, Monday forenoon, the remains
were shipped to Hampton, where services were again held and her old home neighbors and friends given a chance to
pay their respects to one who in life was an exemplary Christian, true friend and ideal wife and mother.
(Note: From the collection of Rev. N. E. Bottom, who lived in Lansing about 1926-27.
transcribed by Anna Newell andn2@showme.net)
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