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Obituaries from Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
J. F. Courtney
This entire community was shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden death of J. F. Courtney, Tuesday morning.
He passed away at 4:30 o'clock at St. Mary's hospital at Rochester, Minn. He was 62 years of age. Mr. Courtney
had gone to the Rockwell hospital for a check-up, but was around here for a short time last Friday before returning
to the hospital. His condition was declared serious Monday and he was taken to Rochester where he died soon afterwards.
He had been Thornton postmaster during the past eight years. Funeral services were held this Thursday morning at
9:30a.m. at the Sacred Heart church at Rockwell with burial in the Sacred Heart cemetery. He is survived by two
daughters Mrs. Mary Hedrick of Boulder, Colo., Mrs. Loretta Erb of Knoxville, Iowa, and one grandchild; also one
brother, Walter at Algona, Ia.; and one sister, Carrie, at Belmond. His wife preceded him in death February 15,
1945. [1948 - Submitted by a Friend of Genealogy]
David Hut Curtis
David Hut Curtis, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Curtis, 230 22nd S. E. died at a local hospital early Monday
morning. He is survived by his parents, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hunt and Mr. and Mrs. Franz Curtis,
Mason City; 2 aunts, Mrs. Betty Grelk and Miss Carolyn Curtis, Mason City. Funeral services were held at 4:30
Monday afternoon at the Patterson funeral home, with the Rev. Alvin N. Rogness in charge. Burial was at the Rockwell
cemetery. [1947 - Submitted by a Friend of Genealogy]
GLEN W. ECHELBERGER
THORNTON - Glen W. Echelberger, 77, of 500 N. Fourth St., died Sunday
(May 7, 2000) at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, Mason City. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday
at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, with the Rev. David Gobeli officiating. Interment will be in Memorial
Park Cemetery, Mason City, with military honors performed by the Clear Lake VFW. Visitation will be from 4 to 7
p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home and will continue after 9 a.m. Wednesday until the time of the services.
Glen was born July 13, 1922, in Clarion, the son of Ross and Lucy (Haupt) Echelberger. The family lived on a farm
near Rowan until Glen was in the eighth grade. They moved to a farm south of Ventura and Glen attended and graduated
from Ventura High School in 1940.Glen entered the U. S. Army during War World II and served in Africa and Italy.
He was honorably discharged in December 1945. Glen was married to Phyllis C. Christiance June 20, 1947, at the
United Brethren Church in Ventura by the Rev. E. M. Miller. They made their home in Clear Lake and later Goldfield
where he was employed in the creamery as an assistant butter maker. In 1950 they moved to a farm near Thornton
where they lived. In 1955 they moved to Thornton where he operated a Farmers Cooperative Gas and Oil tank wagon
service for many years. Later he operated the LP business with the same company. In 1977 he became a salesman for
Floyd and Leonard Auto Electric in Mason City, retiring in 1991 due to ill health. Glen enjoyed fishing, gardening
and most of all his family.
He will be sadly missed by his wife, Phyllis Echelberger, Thornton; a son, Michael Echelberger and his wife, Donna,
Rockwell; his daughter LuAnn Echelberger Scott, Mason City; two grandchildren, Todd Echelberger and his special
friend, Fay Heginger, Klemme, and Michelle Echelberger, Rockwell; one sister, Delores Behrens and her husband,
Vern, Sebring, Fla.; a sister-in-law, Beverly Hummel and her husband, Ron, Ankeny; one niece and two nephews; and
a long-time friend of the family, Elwood Pilz, Clear Lake. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, (515) 357-2193.
[Globe-Gazette Obituaries - Published Monday, May 8, 2000 - Submitted
by Melvin B. Echelberger. melbech@charter.net]
Mrs. Kathryn Loretta Finnigan
Mrs. Kathryn Loretta Finnigan, 48, Swaledale, died at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at a local hospital, following a short illness.
She had been a lifelong resident of Cerro Gordo county. Mrs. Finnigan was born April 27, 1897, near Cartersville,
the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James McCauley. Surviving are her husband, Carroll Finnigan, 3 daughters, Mrs. Arden
Evans, Des Moines; Mrs. Roger Cahalan, Mason City; and Betty Finnigan, at home; and 2 sons, Robert recently discharged
from the army, and Richard, at home. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. McCauley, Swaledale, 2 sisters, Mrs. G. H.
Weber, Mason City, and Mrs. H. E. Shafer, Des Moines; 3 brothers, Charles Layen, Mason City, Courtney McCauley,
Mason City, and Robert McCauley, Swaledale; and 2 grandchildren, Kay Evans, Des Moines, and Joey Cahalan, Mason
City, also survive. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Billie. Funeral services will be held Wednesday
at 9:30 a. m. at the St. Lawrence Catholic church, Swaledale with Father Francis Churchill officiating. Burial
will be at St. Joseph's Catholic cemetery in Mason City. The Patterson funeral home in charge. [1946 - Submitted by a Friend of Genealogy]
Cleone E. Floy
Funeral Rites Tuesday for Cleone E. Floy
Funeral Services for Cleone Floy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Floy, were held at the English Lutheran church
Tuesday afternoon with the Rev. F. J. Landdeck, of Rockwell, in charge. The church was filled to overflowing with
relatives and friends of the departed, and a loud speaker was placed in the church basement, which was also filled,
and many were unable to gain entrance into the church.
Cleone Elizabeth Floy was born at Thornton on July 11, 1927. In early infancy she became a child of God through
baptism on August 6, 1927, and on July 7th of this year publicly confessed her faith as she was confirmed in the
Lutheran Faith.
Cleone had completed her education through the eighth grade and this year had begun her high school training, in
spite of the illness which handicapped her. Yet, this year was not to be completed.
On Sunday evening, while attending the Luther League meeting at which the heavenly goal of the christian was discussed,
she was suddenly called by her Lord, and peacefully her soul went forth to rest in His keeping.
Remaining to mourn the sudden departure of this loved one are a devoted mother and father; two sisters, Irene and
Ruth Ann; four brothers, Merlin, Vernon, Dale and Lee; and a host of other relatives and friends. One brother,
Raymond, had already preceded his sister in death.
Out of Christian love, our deepest sympathy is extended to this bereaved family. May our departed loved one rest
in peace, and the Eternal Light shine upon her.
Card of Thanks
We wish to express our sincere thanks to everyone for their kindness, expressions of sympathy and floral offerings
in our recent bereavement. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Floy and Family
[Year of Death: 1941. Submitted by a Friend of Genealogy]
Dale R. Floy
Funeral services for Dale Floy, who was killed in an auto accident near Swaledale last Wednesday night, December
5, were held on Sunday December 9, from St. Paul's American Lutheran church followed by internment at the Pleasant
View cemetery with Rev. W. Fritschel officiating.
The members of the Thornton American Legion and ex-service men participated at the services. The ensemble formed
a guard of honor at church and at the grave. A firing squad gave a salute, and taps were sounded at the cemetery.
The casket was draped with the American flag which later was presented to Mrs. Carl Floy to be given to the wife
of the deceased.
Dale Raymond Floy, the son of Carl and Etta Floy was born near Thornton, July 16, 1923. He became a member of St.
Paul's American Lutheran church at Thornton, having been baptized as an infant and later, after instruction in
the truths of the Bible confirmed.
After he had graduated from Thornton high school in the class of 1940, he worked in this community until he enlisted
in the U. S. Naval Reserve in November, 1942. He entered the service in April, 1943, and received his commission
as ensign November 7, 1944, at Pensacola, Florida. He left this country for the Pacific area last July, but returned
a little over a month ago to be placed on an inactive status.
While at Pensacola he was married to Ensign Iona Mae Ytzen on December 28, 1944. It was only a short time that
they had been able to live together, because of his overseas duty. Mrs. Floy was herself injured in the accident,
as they were traveling home to their apartment in Mason City from Swaledale, and is at present at St. Mary'' hospital
at Mason City receiving treatment for her injuries.
The community mourns the tragic death of this young man of ability and promise, the country one of its able defenders,
and the congregation one of its active members.
Those mourning his untimely death, in addition to his parents and his wife, are his three brothers, Vernon, who
was discharged from the service only a few days ago, Merlin, and Lee, who is still serving in the Pacific area;
his 3 sisters, Irene of Clear Lake, and Ruth Ann as well as a large number of relatives, and a host of friends.
Among those from out of town attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Byron Blackman of Clarion and Mrs. Geo. Friday
of Fort Dodge. [Year of Death: 1945 - submitted by a Friend of Genealogy]
Irene F. Floy
Funeral services were held last Sunday afternoon at St. Paul's American Lutheran church for Irene Floy, with the
Rev. W. Fritschel, pastor of the church, officiating.
Miss Betty Donaldson, a fellow teacher at Clear Lake high school, sang several selections during the church service.
She was accompanied by Mrs. L. E. Jacobson of Clear Lake.
Pallbearers were: Oscar Floy, Hanford Floy, Floyd Bruce, Wilbert Ingebretson, Leonard Long and Ivan Nielsen. Internment
was at Pleasant View cemetery, Thornton.
Irene Florence Floy, the eldest daughter of Carl and Etta Floy, was born in the vicinity of Thornton, January 7,
1920. She became a member of St. Paul's American Lutheran church, having been baptized in early infancy, and later,
after having been instructed in the fundamental teachings of the Bible and of the Lutheran church, being confirmed.
Irene attended the local schools, graduating from the high school in the class of 1937. During this time she had
been active in the Luther League of her church, and also in 4-H work.
After her graduation she attended Iowa State College at Ames, majoring in home economics education. She graduated
in March, 1942, receiving her bachelor of science degree.
She completed the remainder of the school year at Sigourney, at which she also continued to teach the following
year. Since then she has been teaching vocational homemaking at Clear Lake.
She had been tremendously interested and conscientious about her work as teacher. She was a member of the Iowa
State Teachers association, and of the American Vocational association.
She had also been a faithful member of the Lutheran church and was held in high esteem by all the pastors of the
churches which she had attended. During her college years she had also been active in the Lutheran Students' association.
She died suddenly on the morning of December 12 while she was on her way to school. It was the second death in
the family within a week, since her brother, Dale, who had recently returned from the Pacific area, had been killed
in an auto accident the previous Wednesday.
One other brother, Raymond, and one sister, Cleone, had preceded her in death. She is survived by her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Floy, three brothers-Merlin, Vernon, and Lee, one sister, Ruth Ann, as well as a large group
of other relatives and a host of friends. [Year of Death: 1945- submitted
by a Friend of Genealogy]
Peter Floy
Final funeral rites for Peter Floy who passed away at his home here Tuesday, October 24 after an illness of several
weeks, were held at the United Lutheran church Thursday afternoon of last week at 1:45 o'clock. The Rev. A. Jensen
of Coulter, pastor, was in charge. Pallbearers were his six nephews: Robert Hansen, Bobby Floy, Quintin Bertelsen,
Eugene Bertelsen, Lyle Ytzen and Herluf Ytzen.
He was united in marriage to Cecelia Bertelsen, March 31, 1918. They resided on a farm southwest of Thornton for
26 years, moving to their home in Thornton in January, 1943. He passed away October 24 at the age of 51 years,
three months and two days. He was preceded in death by his mother and father.
He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife, three daughters-Seydell, Thelma and Bonnie, and one son Charles; one
sister and one brother, Mrs. Henry Timm and Will Floy, Jr., both of Thornton; one uncle, Tony Floy; and also a
number of nieces and nephews.
He was both a devoted husband and father. [Year of Death: 1945 -
submitted by a Friend of Genealogy]
Lauretta Frohling
Funeral rites for Lauretta Frohling were held Wednesday afternoon at 1:15 o'clock at the house and then at the
reformed church at Meservey. Burial was at the Palsfield cemetery near Belmond.
Lauretta Mae Frohling, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Frohling, was born in Wright county, Iowa, August 3, 1929.
She was baptized in the christian faith, the Rev. O. G. Poppen, September 10, 1935. She spent most of her life
at the home of her parents, presently located on a farm northwest of Thornton. It was a great shock to the family,
friends and community when her sudden and unexpected death was reported. In an unforeseen manner divine providence
decreed that she should suddenly meet death as the result of an auto accident. Her youthful life with all its
hopes and promises was brought swift to its close on Saturday evening, October 4. She was removed from the scene
of this earthly life at the age of 18 years two months and one day. She leaves to mourn her sudden departure, the
parents, four brothers: Donald, Dale, Merle and Byron, all at home, two sisters: (Lola) Mrs. Lyman Robb of Belmond
and (Gladys) Mrs. Dale Hurd of Rockford, a niece and a nephew, besides other relatives and friends. [1947 - Submitted by a Friend of Genealogy]
Edward Harrington
Funeral services for Edward Harrington, 41, who died Saturday were held Tuesday at the Holy Family Catholic church,
with Father Vincent J. Simon officiating. Pallbearers were Lloyd Slock, Charles Rose, William Mulestein, Tom Rye,
A. E. Flynn and Henry Kueck.
Internment was at St. Joseph's Catholic cemetery. The Major funeral home in charge. [1948
- Submitted by a Friend of Genealogy]
Edward Hartwig
Funeral services for Edward Hartwig were held last Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the home, and at 2 o'clock
at the St. Paul's American Lutheran church. The church was filled to overflowing with sorrowing relatives and
friends. Rev. W. Fritschel officiated. Burial was at the Meservey cemetery. Pall bearers were members of the
deceased and honorary pall bearers were members of the church council. Margaret Fritschel sang: "Jesus Lover
of My Soul" and "O Take My Hand, O Father".
Edward Hartwig was born December 21, 1889, at Dows, Ia., the son of August and Wilhelmina Hartwig. In 1884, he
moved with his parents to their new home on a farm southwest of Thornton and he had remained a resident of this
community to the time of his death.
In 1911, he was married to Leona Hafermann. Their married life was a happy one and was blessed with two children,
Glen and Ruth. He was devoted to his family, and the early death of his son in 1943 was a heavy blow to him. Mr.
Hartwig had been baptized in early infancy in the Evangelical church located near the home of his parents, and
remained a faithful member of it until it was closed.
In 1930 he was received into membership of St. Paul American Lutheran church by the act of confirmation. He was
a faithful member. It was very seldom that he was absent from any service. He was a regular attendant at the
Adult Bible class after it was organized a few years ago. He was repeatedly elected to office in the congregation
and was serving as deacon at the time of his death.
In 1940 he had taken up his residence in Thornton. His physical condition had for some time made it difficult
for him to do much work. He felt this keenly, but was always ready to render such service, especially to the congregation,
as his condition permitted. His death came rather suddenly on Wednesday af6ternoon, October 8, at 5:20 p.m. after
he had been seized by severe pains on Tuesday noon and taken to the hospital at Mason City where an operation had
failed to relieve his condition.
However, he was granted sufficient time to prepare for his death in a Christian manner, making peace with his fellowmen
and receiving spiritual ministration from Rev. G. Myer of Rockwell. He died in peace, confident of his eternal
salvation. His loss will be keenly felt in the community and within the congregation, about whose welfare he was
so deeply concerned, and especially by the members of his family who survive him: His wife; one daughter, Mrs.
Marvin Miller; the two grandchildren, to whom he was deeply attached; his brothers Neill, George, August and Otto
of Thornton, Louis and Jessie Hampton; and his two sisters, Lena Buck and Mary Buck of Thornton. Two brothers,
Henry and Albert, and one sister, Mrs. Bertha Althen, had preceded him into eternity. [1947
- Submitted by a Friend of Genealogy]
Edwin (Pete) Hartwig
Funeral services for Edwin (Pete) Hartwig, who died last Friday morning, December 7, were held from the home of
his parents and at St. Paul's American Lutheran church Monday, Dec. 10. Interment followed at the Meservey cemetery,
with Rev. W. Fritschel officiating.
Singers were Helmeth and Walter Zuehlke. Pallbearers were George A. (Tom) Hartwig, Harvey Obrecht, Merlin Floy,
Vernon Floy, Leonard Hafermann and Clarence Hafermann. In charge of flowers were Mrs. A. W. Numelin, Mrs. Murl
Ytzen and Mrs. Elmer Christensen.
Edwin Dean Hartwig, the son of August and Dilla Kisner Hartwig, was born at the home of his parents southwest of
Thornton, April 6, 1916. He has been a resident of this community his entire life.
With his brother, he farmed southwest of town until 1943 when his health broke. Since then he has been operating
a truck in Thornton.
On August 8, 1944 he was married to Naomi Jewell Jensen. One son, Harlyn Lee, about four months old, was born of
this marriage.
[Year of Death: 1945 - submitted by a Friend of Genealogy]
Infant Son of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Hobbiebrunken
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Hobbiebrunken, born Friday morning at a Rockwell hospital, died at birth.
Graveside services were conducted Saturday at the Sacred Heart cemetery with Father Raymond Bohrer officiating.
Surviving, besides the parents, is one brother Daryle. [1948 -
Submitted by a Friend of Genealogy]
Kenneth L. Ingebretson
Memorial services for S/Sgt. Kenneth L. Ingebretson will be held at the Richland Lutheran church Sunday afternoon,
May 27, at 3 o'clock. The Rev. A. Ranzau, pastor, will be in charge. The soldier's family requests no flowers be
given.
Staff Sgt. Ingebretson died in the battle of Manila on February 10, 1945. He had served in the United States Army
for three years, entering the service in February, 1942, and spent the entire time in the pacific theater of war.
A letter from his Commanding Captain states that Staff Sgt. Ingebretson was interred with full military honors
in an American cemetery on Luzon Island.
There remain to mourn his death: Miss Betty Christensen, fiancee; his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin A.
Ingebretson; two sisters - Mrs. Lavern Hiller and Marybelle Ingebretson of Thornton, Iowa; one brother, Max W.
Ingebretson, who is now serving his country and is in England; and one niece, Joan Hiller, besides his uncles,
aunts and cousins and his many friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him for his friendly thought
and kindness shown to all he met.
Marion Francis Long
Marion Francis Long, first child of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley E. Long, was born Wednesday, July 11, and passed away
the following day 7. Rev. Hicks of the Church of Christ at Clear Lake performed graveside services Friday. Burial
was at the Elmwood cemetery at Mason City. He leaves to mourn, besides his parents, his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Lorenzo N. Long of Thornton and Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Fulghum of Mason City; also his great grandmother, Mrs. Mary
Fulghum of Clear Lake. [Year of Death: 1945 - submitted by a Friend
of Genealogy]
Dr. E. P. Kennedy
Funeral Services for Dr. E. P. Kennedy were held Saturday morning, May 31, at St. Lawrence Catholic church. Father
Francis Churchill conducted the services. Mrs. H. E. Shaffer was organist, and Thomas Moroney was soloist. George
Mantz, John Jindrich, Andrew Hannah, Sherman Swansen, Wm. Hodson and Wm. LaDuke were pallbearers. Interment was
in Elmwood cemetery at Mason City.
Dr. Edward Phillip Kennedy was born at Marshall, Minn., January 27, 1882. He was graduated from Marshall high
school in 1903, and from the school of pharmacy at the University of Minnesota in 1906. Later he attended the
school of medicine at the University of Iowa, graduating in 1912. After graduation, Dr. Kennedy moved to Swaledale
where he served the people of Swaledale and surrounding community for 35 years. Dr. Kennedy was married to Irene
Moroney, June 12, 1917. He is survived by his wife, three brothers Dr. W. C. Kennedy of Somers, Dr. Walter Kennedy
and Frank Kennedy of St. Paul, Minn., and one sister, Mrs. Bernice McPhee of Kimball, South Dak. Out of town relatives
and friends were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Peterson of Ames, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Fransen of Chicago, Ill., Mrs. John McNulty
of Manly, Clinton and Francis Casey and Cathryn Kennedy of St. Paul, Minn., Cathryn and Amy McPhee of Kimball,
S. D., and three classmates Dr. C. E. Updergraff of Boone, Dr. R. S. Shane of Pilot Mound, Dr. C. L. Putman of
Des Moines, Dr. and Mrs. T. A. Burk and Dr. Boyer of Mason City, besides a group of nurses from Mercy hospital
at Mason City were also present at the services. [1947 - Submitted
by a Friend of Genealogy]
Lorenzo N. Long
Lorenzo Long, a resident of the Thornton community for over 50 years, passed away at his home at approximately
12:40 o'clock Wednesday morning after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1 o'clock at
the home and at 1:30 o'clock at the St. Paul American Lutheran church, Rev. Paul Kenyon will be in charge of the
services. Lorenzo Nicholas Long, son of George and Elizabeth Long, was born January 1, 1887 at Forrest, Ill. He
moved with his family to Iowa in 1891 and on January 1, 1915, he was united in Marriage to Anna Schulz at Mora,
Minn. After living on the same section of land a short distance north of Thornton for over a half a century, he
was forced to retire because of a serious illness and in May 1946, he and Mrs. Long moved to their present home.
Mr. Long was active in community affairs until last July when his failing health no longer allowed him to take
part. He has long been a member of the St. Paul American Lutheran church serving often on the church council,
and was a school director and township trustee for over 50 years. He is survived by his wife; four sons Harold
of Spokane, Wash., Ronald of Sheffield, Howard and Stanley; one daughter, Mrs. Norval Renner; five brothers Andrew
of Thornton, George of Arlington, Va., Henry of Preston, Minn., Fred of Manly, and Theodore of Blue Earth, Minn.;
one sister, Mrs. Melvin Johnson of Nora Springs; and eight grandchildren. [1948
- Submitted by a Friend of Genealogy]
Mrs. Julia Frances McCauley
Requiem Mass was celebrated for Mrs. Julia Frances McCauley, 83, at the Sacred Heart church at Rockwell, Tuesday,
with Father Francis Churchill, pastor of St. Lawrence Catholic church at Swaledale, celebrant. Father P. F. Malone
of St. Joseph's Catholic church, Mason City and Father Raymond Bohrer of Sacred Heart Catholic church, Rockwell,
were in the Sanctuary. Altar boys were Robert Cassidy, Edward Cahill, Richard Fitzgerald and Daniel Dugan. Attending
the services from out of the city were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fahey and son, Joe, Mrs. Catherine Lynch, Miss Margaret
McGough, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kenninger, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Esser, Mrs. Frank Kuchehkaffer, Miss Cora Greslin and Mrs.
Clara Diener, all of Ackley. Mr. and Mrs. William Peck of Montana, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Mulligan, Truman, Minn., Robert
Finnegan, Des Moines, Mrs. W. H. McDermott, Sioux City,
A. E. Raw, Waterloo, Mrs. E. C. Weaver, Glenville, Minn. and C. J. McCauley, Chicago. Pallbearers were Emil Siefken,
John McLaughlin, John Tracy, Edward Moroney, Elmer Gikon and James Dorsey. Burial was at the Sacred Heart Catholic
cemetery at Rockwell. The Patterson-James funeral home in charge. [1948
- Submitted by a Friend of Genealogy]
Bruce McKean
Bruce McKean, 60, farmer residing south of Clear Lake, died of injuries Thursday received in a highway accident
about 5 miles south of the lake on Highway 107. The accident occurred about 10:50 a.m. McKean, who was driving
a tractor, attempted to turn off on an angling road when he was struck by a Sondergard Produce truck of Thornton,
driven by Hans Jacobsen, 27, Thornton. The truck was loaded with cattle. Jacobsen attempted to pass the tractor
at the time McKean attempted to turn off the road, according to officers who investigated the accident. The tractor
was demolished and the truck turned over, dumping the cattle. Coroner R. E. Smiley was called to the scene of
the accident, and the sheriff's office investigated. The body was taken to Ward's funeral home at Clear Lake.
Surviving are his son and 3 daughters and 1 brother. [1946 - Submitted
by a Friend of Genealogy]
Little Roger Moritz
Roger, 9-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Moritz of Rockwell, passed away early Tuesday morning of pneumonia
at his home at Rockwell. He had been sick but a few days.
Funeral services are being held this afternoon (Thursday) at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Moritz, and at the
Methodist church, with the Rev. Bruce D. Jones, pastor, in charge.
Roger Dean Moritz, son of Irvin and Vera Moritz, was born in Thornton, on May 3rd, 1943. His short life was spent
in Thornton and Rockwell communities. He was transplanted into the Heavenly Kingdom February 22, 1944, age nine
months and 19 days. He leaves to mourn his going, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Moritz, his brother, Charles
Ray, two grandmothers and one grandfather.
[Year of Death: 1944 - submitted by a Friend of Genealogy]
George T. Mulligan
Funeral services for George T. Mulligan, 69, were held at St. Lawrence Catholic Church at Swaledale Monday morning
June 2. Mr. Mulligan died as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident which happened a half a mile
south of Swaledale Wednesday, June 18. He passed away at the Rockwell hospital on June 20. George Mulligan was
born in Genoa, Illinois, January 29, 1878. He came to Iowa with his parents at the age of six years, and resided
on a farm until 1916 when he moved to the present home in Swaledale. He was married to Pearl Calkins on December
17, 1928. Besides his wife he is survived by a son Leo J. Mulligan of Truman, Minnesota, a sister, Mrs. Wm. Hodson,
of Swaledale, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by five brothers and four sisters, one
brother being a twin of Mr. Mulligan.
Burial was in Sacred Heart cemetery at Rockwell. Pall Bearers were: Edd Buntenbach, Klemme; N. C. Brown, Austin,
Minnesota; Jack Willemensen, Jake Jountz, Edd Morony, Swaledale; and George Mantz of Rockwell. [1947 - Submitted by a Friend of Genealogy]
Carl T. Rye
Funeral services will be held at the Patterson funeral home Monday afternoon at 2 for Carl T. Rye, 57, member of
the building contracting firm of Rye and Henkel Construction companies, Associated, who died Wednesday evening
of heart disease. The service will be charge of the Rev. Alvin N. Rogness of the Trinity Lutheran church and burial
will be in Elmwood cemetery.
Mr. Rye is survived by 2 sons, Thomas, an employee of the construction firm, and Curtis, yeoman 3rd class on the
U.S.S. George Randall, 2 grandchildren, and 2 sisters, Mrs. A. S. Lund, Northwood, and Mrs. E. A. Norem, Mason
City. Mr. Rye had just returned from a 1,200 mile circuit of construction jobs in South Dakota, accompanied by
Lyman Harris, and was at the Harris home at Clear Lake at the time of death. Born on a farm near Decorah, Jan.
13, 1890, Mr. Rye spent practically his entire life in Mason City. He had been engaged in construction work for
more than 30 years, first with his father, Chris Rye, and for the last 12 years in the Rye and Henkel partnership.
[1947 - Submitted by a Friend of Genealogy]
Fred Throssel, Sr.
Funeral services for Fred Throssel, Sr. were conducted at the Methodist church last Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock,
with H. A. Walker, pastor, in charge of the service. Music was furnished by Mrs. Buford Gross and Miss Dorothy
Wonsmos. Flowers were in charge of Mrs. Elmer Christensen and Mrs. C. M. Schumacher. Burial was at Pleasant View
cemetery, Thornton with graveside service in charge of the Thornton Masonic Lodge. Pallbearers were Albert Beck,
I. W. Brogan, Dr. A. L. Dittmer, J. W. Hopley, D. S. Mabb and C. M. Schumacher. Fred Throssel, Sr. was born at
Old Chapin, Franklin county, Iowa, on February 15, 1863, and grew to manhood in that county. He was united in
marriage on December 1, 1889 at Wayne, Neb., to Fannie Jane Brittain of Concord, Neb. To this union were born
eight children. [1947 - Submitted by a Friend of Genealogy]
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