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Obituaries for Allamakee County, IowaMaud 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] Frank Arnold PURSUES HIM IN DEATH Waukon, Ia., Aug. 11. --Frank Arnold, who had achieved public notoriety throughout the northwest on account of being falsely accused of the murder of H. V. Duffy, a prominent business man of this city, died of consumption at the home of his parents here Tuesday night. His trial in January last ended abruptly, the state withdrawing the charge and the court instructing the jury to bring in a verdict of not guilty. Arnold immediately instituted a suit for $10,000 damages against the informant, J. B. E. Duffy, brother of deceased, for false and malicious prosecution, and anticipating death before the matter could be brought to trial had his disposition taken to perpetuate his testimony. The case is set for hearing at the September term of court. [Waterloo Daily Courier, Waterloo, Iowa, 11 August 1898, submitted by Diana Heser Morse] Charles Burke Charles Burke Dead. Prairie du Chien, Wis., Nov. 8.— Charles Burke, of Harper's Ferry, Ia., died to-day from the effects of injuries received yesterday while at work on the Chicago, Burlington & Northern Wisconsin river bridge. The remains will be taken to his home at Harper's Ferry. [St. Paul, Minnesota Daily Globe, Published November 09, 1887] William E. Calverley William E. Calverley, 71, Route 1, Ettrick, father of Debra Gukenberger, Marshfield, died Sunday at a La Crosse hospital. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Fossum Funeral Home, Ettrick. Burial will be in Ettrick Cemetery. Visitation will from 7-9 tonight at the funeral home. Mr. Calverley was born Aug. 21, 1915, in Bancroft to James and Mae Calverley. He married Henrietta White Harmston Nov. 21, 1960, in Waukon, Iowa. She survives. He retired two years ago and for the last five years was a security guard at Arcadia Furniture Co., Arcadia. He was an over-the-road semi driver. His longest employment was with Gross Trucking, Wisconsin Rapids. He was a member of the Teamsters Union, Chicago, for 30 years. Surviving, besides his wife and daughter are three sons, Robert and Harry, both of Wisconsin Rapids, and James, Anoka, Minn.; two step-sons, Charles Harmston, Hebron, Ind., and Howard Harmston, Arcadia; four other daughters, Joyce White, La Crosse, Donna Mehlbrech, Waukesha, Gladysa DePatie, Oaklawn, Ill., and Ethel Reiter, Ettrick; 25 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother. [MARSHFIELD NEWS HERALD (Marshfield, Wood Co., Wis.) Tuesday, 21 Oct. 1986; transcribed by Marla Zwakman] Darrel Leighton Chapman Born: 01 January 1947 in Waukon, Allamakee County, Iowa [Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home or LaCrosse Tribune, June 08, 2011 or Milwaukee Journal Sentinel; Caroline Diercks GRIM DESTROYER GETS BUSY IN THE NEW YEAR 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.) Mrs. Erick Eastman Waukon, Ia. (Special) funeral services for Mrs. Eric Eastman, about 80, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. B. Abrahamson, in Harmony, Minn., were to be held Monday at Martin's Funeral home in Waukon at 11:30 p.m. burial was to be in Oakland cemetery. As Lillian Almquist, Mrs. Eastman was born in Center township ore than 80 years ago. Following her marriage to Eastman she lived on a farm for several years. Later the couple moved to Lansing. Her husband preceded her in death. A family of grown children survives. (The La Crosse Tribune, La Crosse, Wisconsin, February 12, 1951submitted by Diana Heser Morse) Joseph Christ Elfert Funeral services for Joseph Christ Elfert, 90 years old, who died Sunday evening at 9:30 at his home here, were held this morning at 10:00 o’clock at the Zink Funeral Home, followed immediately by services at Christ Lutheran church, and internment was made at Knowlton. The Rev. F. H. Sprengler officiated at the rites. Joseph Elfert was born at Mecklenburg, Germany, May 17, 1857. At the age of 17, after the death of his father, he, with his mother, sister and niece, came to America, settling at Postville, Iowa. Mr. Elfert, who was a farmer, was united in marriage on Sept. 25, 1883, at Mankato, Minn., with Miss Christine Minker, who preceded him in death, Feb. 22, 1924. For the past 23 years Mr. Elfert lived in Abbotsford and made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Francis Wiese, until his marriage to Johanna Johns, of Mosinee, on Aug. 30, 1933. Mr. Elfert had been in excellent health until several months ago. He leaves to mourn his loss his widow, and seven children: Mrs. Frank (Magdeline) Wiese, Abbotsford; Mrs. Jack (Augusta) Kramer, Faribault, Minn.; Mrs. Frank (Lizzie) Webber, Dorchester; John Francis Wiese, Faribault; Mrs. Romaine (Clara) Morehouse and Mrs. Leo (Mary) Miller, Mora, Minn.; and Mrs. Rosa Vallet, San Francisco, Calif. Twin children died in infancy. He is also survived by six step children, 36 grand children and 68 great grand children. [Abbotsford Tribune (Abbotsford, Clark County, Wis.) Thursday, 4 Mar. 1948; transcribed by Marla Zwakman] Margaret V. Farrell Margaret V. Farrell, 93, of 130 Strawberry Lane, Wisconsin Rapids, died Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 15, 2005, at Riverview Hospital. Services will be at 2 p.m. on Friday at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Wisconsin Rapids. The Rev. Andrew Karoblis will officiate. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Margaret was born Nov. 4, 1911, in Arpin to William and Rebecca (Hageneau) Hohn. She married Michael W. Farrell Jr. on Jan. 14, 1939, in Waukon, Iowa. He died on Dec. 17, 1990. She was an elementary school teacher for 32 years, teaching at Blenker, Pittsville, Dexterville, Rudolph and the last 17 years at Sts. Peter & Paul School in Wisconsin Rapids. She was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church and the Wisconsin Rapids Senior Citizens. She and her husband were instrumental in forming the Craft Shoppe in Wisconsin Rapids and she loved to play bingo. Survivors include one daughter, Mary (Roy) Fuller of Mosinee; eight grandchildren, Douglas (Roxanne) Fuller of Rudolph, Lori (Earl) Johnson of Wisconsin Rapids, Curt (Angeline) Fuller of Rudolph, Rebecca (Rodney) Cook of Port Edwards, Anna Fuller of Mosinee, Roy (Amy) Fuller of Rudolph, Carmen (Bill) Richardson of Milladore and Rose (Mark) Helminiak of Junction City; 21 great-grandchildren; one niece, Margaret "Butch" (Robert) Kopelke of Wisconsin Rapids; and a lifelong friend, Irene Elmer of Arpin. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; five sisters; five brothers; and one great-grandson, Matthew Cook. Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. today and again from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday at Taylor Funeral Home, 2201 Chestnut St., Wisconsin Rapids. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated to St. John's Church of Christ in Arpin or Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Wisconsin Rapids. [Marshfield News Herald (Marshfield, Wood County, Wis.) Thursday, 17 Feb. 2005; submitted by FoFG mz] 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) 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] 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] 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. David Ryan Lycurgus, Ia., Nov. 10. - Special The deceased was a native of Ireland but had lived in the country since a child. He had no immediate relatives in this vicinity. The funeral was held Friday morning at Lycurgus, and after a requiem mass, the remains were interred in St. Mary’s cemetery nearby. [Dubuque Telegraph Herald, Dubuque, Iowa, Published November 11, 1923, submitted by Cathy Danielson] DEATH OF GEO. W. THOMAS The End Came Peacefully at His Old Home in Lansing, Iowa The friends and acquaintances of Geo. W. Thomas in Aberdeen and all this section of country will learn with a feeling of sincere regret of his death on Sunday morning last at the home of his parents in Lansing, Iowa. The funeral services were held yesterday morning and the remains were buried in the beautiful little town of Lansing which was the birth place and happy home for many years of the departed. A letter received from B. F. Thomas, a brother, says that George arrived home from Dubuque some four weeks ago. He had failed steadily for some time and, in the language of his brother, "passed away very peacefully, having little or no pain, and the end came like falling asleep." He would have been 37 years old in July next. His relatives in this section are Mrs. S. W. Huntington, of this place and Mrs. T. F. Marshall, of Oakes. Mr. Thomas left Aberdeen for a trip into Iowa and other localities a year ago last March. Several months thereafter his general health began to decline, and in the winter his ailments necessitated a series of surgical operations at Dubuque, where he was temporarily stopping with his brother-in-law. He seemed to rally well from these shocks, and up to the time of his departure for his old home at Lansing had written encouragingly of his condition to a number of friends here and thought apparently that permanent recovery though slow was sure. The news of his untimely death, therefore, came as a great surprise. Few men are more generous and open hearted by nature than was Geo. W. Thomas. Mercurial and buoyant to an unusual degree, he had a kind and sympathetic heart and knew from actual experiences how to feel for those in trouble. He was a good man in the various fields of newpaper work, and some of the most creditable editions of the News and other papers in Aberdeen were in a large measure the result of his efforts and love for the business. He also had the kindliest feelings for Aberdeen and this immediate part of the west, and more than once during his last illness did his mind revert to the aquaintances and associations of what he regarded as his second home. Immediate members of the News' family today feel his loss keenly and present their sincere sympathy to the sorrowing relatives and friends. Mr. Thomas' father is president of the Bank of Lansing and is one of the wealthest and most influential citizens of Northeastern Iowa. (Source: Aberdeen (N.D.) Daily News, May 2, 1894; | ||
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