History and Genealogy of Buchanan County Iowa
Obituaries of Buchanan County, Iowa Niels Andersen Niels Andersen was born in Vielsted, Denmark, August 21, 1833, and died at his home 3 miles north of town, Tuesday, February 19, 1907 after over a year's illness. Deceased was married in Denmark in 1858 to Miss Karen Nielsen. They came to the United States in 1874, coming at once to the Danish settlement. They were the parents of five children, four of whom with the widow, survives as follows: Peter Nelson, Mrs. Joseph Andersen, and Mrs. Julius Sorenson, of the settlement and Chris Andersen, of Independence. Mr. Andersen was converted in 1878 and two years later joined the Baptist church, and was ever a consistent Christian. In the death of the husband and father, the bereaved ones have the sincere sympathy of their many friends. The funeral was held from the Danish Baptist church Thursday at 1:30 P.M. and was largely attended. Rev. Bellman of this place, gave the English sermon, and Rev. J. Christiansen, of Independence followed with a short talk in the Danish language. [Bulletin Journal, No published date, died Tuesday, February 19, 1907] Submitted by Candy Clark Bettyann Helen "Betty" Atwood Bettyann Helen "Betty" Atwood, 83, formerly of Independence, died Aug. 16, 2008, at her home in Marion following a long illness. Betty was born Feb. 7, 1925, in Littleton, Iowa, the daughter of Carl and Margaret (Hultz) Strempke. She married John Thomas "Tom" Atwood on May 29, 1946, in Waterloo, Iowa. They farmed near Independence with Tom's father until 1960 when they moved into town. Betty sold World Book Encyclopedias, and worked as a clerk at Anthony's Department Store until she became employed by the State of Iowa at the Mental Health Institute in Independence in the business office. She retired from MHI in 1983. Betty was a devoted wife and mother and found her greatest joy in her home and family. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 tonight at Reiff Funeral Home in Independence www.reifffuneralhome.com. Funeral services will begin at 1:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Independence on Thursday, Aug. 21, with a viewing from noon to the start of services. Interment will follow services at Mount Hope Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family. Betty is survived by her daughter, Melody Atwood; her son and daughter-in-law, John Timothy and Claire Atwood; four grandchildren, Kacey Gallagher, Chad Martinez, Madison Atwood and Morgan Atwood; one great-grandchild, Pele Martinez; five sisters, Elaine Strempke, Jayne White, Irene Kremer, JoAn Ramsey and Ruthe Gentry; three brothers, Clifford Strempke, Clint Strempke and Carl Strempke; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband (Tom), her parents (Carl and Margaret Strempke), three brothers (Charles, Clair and Clyde Strempke), and an infant daughter (Kathleen Mary). (The Gazette, Cedar Rapids-Iowa City, Iowa - August 20, 2008; Submitted by Ida Maack Recu) Edward W. Greening Fairbank, Ia., Nov. 10. - SpecialEdward William Greening passed away suddenly Wednesday night at his home here. He was born in Germany, March 14, 1865, coming to America when he was 13 years old. He lived in Palo Alto county for some time, then, in 1887, he came to this vicinity. He was married Feb. 23, 1887, to Emma Welke. They lived on the Bahe farm, northwest of Fairbank, for 12 years and later purchased a farm. Seven children were born, one passing away in infancy. Besides the widow, he is survived by two sons, Herman of Waterloo and Edward at home, and four daughters, Ella and Bertha of Westgate, and Ina and Cora at home. Funeral services were conducted at the Lutheran church here by Rev. F. W. Bruch. Burial in the Fairbank cemetery. [Dubuque Telegraph Herald, Dubuque, Iowa, Published November 11, 1923, submitted by Cathy Danielson] Miles Elwood Hand With the passing of Mr. M.E. Hand which occurred on Thursday of last week, another Iowa town is left without a surviving veteran of the Civil War. Mr. Hand came with his wife and a family of four sons and two daughters to Rowley, twenty one years ago. Four years he lived on a farm and sixteen years he lived in the village. During this time, by clean, upright, helpful living he has endeared himself to the hearts for many outside his own family circle. Death came as a great shock to his family and neighbors. Although he had been rather feeble for some time, he seemed to be in usual health until very shortly before death claimed him, He had lived seventy-five years, six months and twenty three days. Mr. Hand was born in Licking County, Ohio. His parents were John and Maglin Marple Hand. At the age of sixteen he enlisted in the 76th Regiment Ohio Infantry, and was in the service nearly a year and a half, in General Sherman's army. He belonged to the G.A.R. Post at Paxton, Illinois. He was also a member of the Woodman lodge at Rowley. He married Miss Sarah Clark at Bloomington, Illinois on the first day of December, 1868. He is survived by this companion and by his six children. They are: Mrs. W.C. Thompson, Paxton, Illinois; L.J. Hand, Rowley, Iowa; Olin O. Hand, Rowley, Iowa; Clark C Hand, Richfield, Idaho; Mrs. L.H. Beatty, Rowley, Iowa; R Raymond Hand, Ludlow, Illionois. He also leaves eighteen grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and other relatives. Early in life Mr. Hand became a Christian. For fifty four years he was a member of the Methodist church; first in Illinois and later at Rowley. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at the church, Rev. Maynard, his pastor, spoke words of comfort. The heartfelt sympathy of the whole community is with those who are so suddenly bereaved of the affectionate husband, a sympathetic father and delightful grandpa. [Bulletin Journal, Rowley, Published February 7, 1923, submitted by Candy Clark] Rebecca Ann Jenkins Rebecca Ann Jenkins was born near Dayton, O. October 16, 1837, the oldest of a family of nine children, five of whom are still living. When a young woman she, with her father's family, moved to Livingston county, Illinois, where she was married to Job Pearson, June 9 1860. To this union were born four children, Orian, of Ft. Wayne, Ind.; Virgil, Bradley, Ill; Mrs. Eva Hand, of Rowley and Mrs. Bertha Hollister, of Long Beach Cal. In 1869 she with her husband and two sons moved to Iroquois county, the raw prairie, living there and in the nearby town, Onargo, until the husband's death in November, 1905. In September, the following year, she came to make her home with her daughter, Mrs. L. J. Hand. Besides her husband, one son and one grandchild preceded her to the heavenly home. Three children, fifteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren remain to mourn their loss. In the early youth she united with the church, transferring her membership to the nearest church, with such change of residence. Her one regret when failing health confined her to her home much of the time, being that she could not go to the house of worship. For the past fifteen months she has had frequent attack of heart trouble. The end came quickly and painlessly at 7:15 a.m., Friday, June 16. She was a loving wife and mother, teaching love of God by precept and example. Having nothing but good will in her heart for all with whom she came in contact. She cared tenderly for her parents in their old age, her father being blind, her mother a paralytic invalid for many years. Funeral services were held from the home of her daughter, Mrs. L.J. Hand, and then from the M.E. church in Rowley at 3 o'clock on Saturday afternoon, conducted by Rev. O. Sandbach, of Fairbank, a former pastor here, and the remains accompanied by the daughter and Mr. and Mrs. M.E. Hand, left over the I.C: from Independence at midnight for her old home at Onargo, Ill., where she was laid to rest by the side of her husband. The sympathy of many friends is extended to Mrs. Hand in her sorrow. [Bulletin Journal, Buchanan Co., Iowa, submitted by Candy Clark] Frederick F. Klammer Independence, Iowa, March 1 - Special The death of Frederick F. Klammer occurred on Monday morning at 8 o'clock after an illness of almost a year as the result of a stroke of paralysis, which he suffered in June, 1922. Since that time he has been steadily failing, and recently he has been almost helpless. He was born in Pulsberg, Germany, on September 27, 1844, and came with his parents to America when only a boy 14 years of age and they settled in Ohio, where he in November, 1861, enlisted in Company B, 68th Regular Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He served with his organization until he was wounded in the battle of Atlanta, Ga., when he was transferred to 124th Company, second battalion, Veterans Reserve corps in March, 1865. He received his honorable discharge at Columbus, Ohio, on July 18, 1865. Soon after he and his parents came to Iowa and settled in Fayette county. In 1876 he was united in marriage to Louise Friedman, who passed away in 1889. To this union were born five children, all of whom survive. They are Mrs. Susie Retland, of this city, Mrs. Christine Chase of Lexington, Ky., Mrs. Bertha Robine, Balboa, Canal Zone, Rev. A. C. Klammer of St. Cloud, Minn., and F. W. Klammer of Mora, Minn. In 1889 he was again united in marriage, this time to Mrs. Alice Kennicut and to them was a son who passed away in infancy. He and his wife then went to Alabama to reside, where they made their home until July, 1922, when they came to this city and have since made their home with the daughter, Mrs. Retland. The funeral services were held from the Retland home in this city on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. W. M. Fritschel of the Lutheran church officiating. Interment was made in the Wilson cemetery east of this city. [Dubuque Telegraph Herald, Dubuque, Iowa, Published March 01, 1923, submitted by Cathy Danielson] Arthur J. Morgan Independence, Iowa, March 1, Special Word was received here on Monday afternoon of the death of Arthur J. Morgan at his home in Chicago after a brief illness. He was born in Independence on November 06, 1867 and was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Morgan. He grew to young manhood here and about 20 years ago he and his brother, Edwin, went to Chicago where they embarked in the commission business, with which he was still connected at the time of his death. He was united in marriage to Miss Anna Hunnerbine several years ago and to them were born two children, Arthur Jr. and Marcella, who with the widow, one brother, Edwin H., of Chicago, Sarah Morgan and three nieces, Misses Frances, Beatrice and Lucille Morgan, of this city still survive. One brother, Frank, passed away in this city several years ago. [Dubuque Telegraph Herald, Dubuque, Iowa, Published March 01, 1923, submitted by Cathy Danielson] ©2009 Genealogy Trails