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Obituaries from Chickasaw County, IowaCHARLES M. GRANGER CHARLES M. GRANGER was born in DeKalb Co. Illinois in 1838, and died May 18, 1916, at the age of 78 years. He came with his parents to Polk Township, Bremer Co, Iowa, in the spring of 1856 and lived at the home of his parents until his marriage in 1863 to Elisabeth Thompson, of Nashua, Chickasaw Co., Iowa. To this union was born two sons, Frank and Oscar. Oscar died in childhood and Frank died in 1894 in Michigan. His wife died in Nashua, June 15, 1882, at the age of 52 years. Mr. Granger lived the life of a retired farmer in Nashua since that time. About a year ago he began to ail then succumbed to Brights disease. He was a man upright in character and had many friends. Relatives and kind friends ministered to his wants during his last illness. The funeral was held at 1 P.M. Saturday, conducted by Rev. Burleigh and interment was in Greenwood cemetery, Nashua, Chickasaw Co., by the side of his wife. Nashua Reporter, May 1916 Guy Harrison Johnston GUY JOHNSTON DIED WEDNESDAY AT AGE OF 62 – Funeral Saturday Afternoon AT Perry’s Chapel Guy Johnston, 62, died early Wednesday morning, August 20, in his sleep at the county home. He had been in ill health several years, and death was attributed to a series of strokes. Funeral services will be held at Perry’s Chapel at 2:30 Saturday afternoon with Rev. F. F. Robinson, pastor of the Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery. Guy Johnston, son of William L. and Katie Jackson Johnston, was born July 12, 1888 in Sacramento, Calif. For the past 40 years he has been a resident of this community and was employed on various farms. He never married. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Walter Schultz (Harriet) of New Hampton and Mrs. Rudolph Prahser (Hannah) of Stockton, Calif., two brothers, George Johnston and Clarence Johnston, both of Oelwein, his stepmother, Mrs. Will Westfall of Leroy, Minn., a stepbrother, Hallis of Chicago and a stepsister, Olive of Minneapolis. (New Hampton Tribune, August 1950) Katherine “Kate” A. (nee Jackson) Johnston DIES SUDDENLY OF HEART FAILURE - Mrs. William Johnston Passed Away Saturday Evening. Funeral Held Monday. Burial in Graceland. Mrs. Wm. Johnston passed away at her home in this city Saturday evening of heart failure. Her funeral was held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock from her home and was conducted by Rev. E. A. Lang of the Methodist Church. Burial was made in Graceland Cemetery. The deceased, Miss Kate A. Jackson, daughter of Harry and Catherine Jackson, was born in Jackson County, Iowa, December 20, 1856. At the age of five years she moved with her parents to California. In 1884 she was married to Mr. Wm. Johnston at Stockton, Calif. To them five children were born. They are Mrs. Hannah Prahser of Stockton, Calif.; Guy and George Johnston of this city; Mrs. Harriet Schultz of northeast of town; and Private Clarence Johnston of the US Army at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Besides her husband and children, she is survived by four brothers and three sisters, all in California, and by give grandchildren. Much has been taken from this husband and family, and this home has been thus suddenly cast into sorrow. Sweet ties have been severed, but much is left. The Christian Hope and fadeless memories are still theirs. Sympathy is extended to all those who held this excellent woman so dear and to whose life and comfort she has meant so much. New Hampton Tribune, July 10, 1918 Clara L. Schultz Clara L. Schultz, 79, Alta Vista, died Sunday, March 21 at St. Joseph Community Hospital in New Hampton of natural causes. Funeral services will be 11 AM Thursday, March 25 at Zion Lutheran Church in Alta Vista with Reverend Rod Meyer officiating, Norma Firkins will be organist. Those in attendance will join in singing “What A Friend We Have In Jesus,” and Rev. Meyer will sing “Sweet Hour Of Prayer.” Interment will be in New Hampton Cemetery with Melvin Johnston, James Marik, Ronald Gebel, John Loes, Rod Friedrich, and Gary Gebel serving as casket bearers. Clara L. Weidler was born April 15, 1913 near Boyd, the daughter of Herman and Anna (Kottke) Weidler. She attended the rural schools and was married to Arthur W. Schultz on Feb. 23, 1938 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Fredericksburg. The couple lived in Fredericksburg for three years before moving to the Alta Vista area where they have since resided. Clara assisted her husband in the management of Schultz Hardware and was a member of Zion Church where she was active as a Sunday School teacher, in the ALCW, and the Altar Guild. Survivors include her husband Arthur, Alta Vista; one daughter, Mrs. Kenneth (Rosalie) Busch, Warren, IL; two granddaughters, Shannon Scofield and Michele Busch; one stepgrandson, Derrick Busch; one great-grandson, Jacob Strickland; two stepgreat-grandchildren; two sisters, Malina Moetsch, New Hampto,n and Nelda Stokes, Fredericksburg. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son-in-law, Bob Strickland. Visitation will be after 3 PM Wednesday at Conway Funeral Home in Elma and at the church an hour prior to services. (New Hampton Tribune, March 25, 1993) Mrs. W. Schultz Saturday Rites Held For Mrs. W. Schultz Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon for Mrs. Walter Schultz, 75, Mrs. Schultz died Thursday evening, Nov. 9, at her home. Rev. Robert Ruppert officiated at the services held at the First Methodist Church. Interment was in the New Hampton Cemetery, and Perry Conway Funeral Service was in charge of the arrangements. Harriet Louise Johnston was born Feb. 20, 1892, the daughter of William and Katie (Jackson) Johnston, in Sacramento, Calif. She came to New Hampton when 18 and was married to Walter Schultz in 1915. They farmed, and retired in 1950. She was a member of the First Methodist Church, active in circle work, and a member of the II to IV Club. Survivors include her husband, three sons, Arthur of Alta Vista, Lee of Fort Worth, Tex. And Eugene of New Hampton; two daughters, Mrs. Albert (Elaine) Meyerhoff and Mrs. Willis (Evelyn) Ihlenfeldt, both of Waterloo; a brother, Clarence Johnston of Oelwein; 19 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, George and Guy Johnston and a sister, Hannah Prahser. (New Hampton Tribune, November 16, 1967) Walter Arthur Schultz Arthur Schultz, 78, Alta Vista, died Monday, Jan. 30 at St. Joseph’s Community Hospital in New Hampton of natural causes. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Friday, Feb. 3, at Zion Lutheran Church in Alta Vista with Rev. David Moore officiating. Norma Furkins will be the organist and accompany soloist Rod Meyer singing “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” and “How Great Thou Art.” Interment will be in the New Hampton Cemetery with Melvin Johnston, John Loes, Gary Gebel, Norm Aldridge, Jim Marik, and Jerry Felder serving as casket bearers. Visitation will be Thursday, Feb 2, from 4-8 PM at Conway Funeral Home in Elma with a prayer service at 7:30 PM and also at the church for one hour prior to services. W. Arthur Schultz was born on Feb. 7, 1916 in Chickasaw County, the son of Walter and Harriet (Johnston) Schultz and was a graduate of New Hampton High School On Feb. 23, 1938 he was united in marriage to Clara Weidler at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Fredericksburg. The couple lived in Fredericksburg for three years before moving to Alta Vista. Arthur worked as a farmer for many years, then owned and operated Schultz’s Hardware Store until his retirement. He was very involved in the community and belonged to many organizations. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Kenneth (Rosalie) Busch, Warren, IL; granddaughters Shannon Schofield and Michelle (Ed) Lincicum; stepgrandson Derek (Colleen) Busch; great-grandsons Derek and Billy Busch and Jacob Lincicum; great-granddaughter Taylor Clarissa Lincicum; two brothers, Eugene Schultz, Hew Hampton, and Wm. Lee, Fort Worth, TX; two sisters, Evelyn Ihlenfeldt and Elaine Meyerhoff, both of Waterloo. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Clara, in 1993. (New Hampton Tribune, February 2, 1995) Walter William Schultz Walter Schultz Services Held Saturday Last rites for Walter Schultz, 77, of New Hampton were at 2 PM Saturday from the First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. John Riebhoff officiating. Charles Hansen was soloist, accompanied by Mrs. H. W. David. Interment was at the New Hampton Cemetery with Armin Schultz, Wesley Schultz, Ray Buscher, Pete Schulmeister, Lee John, and Duane Morey as pall bearers. Perry-Conway Funeral Service had charge of arrangements. Mr. Schultz died Thursday April 3, at the New Hampton Hospital. Walter Schultz was born December 24, 1891 at LaGrange, IL, the son of Henry and Anna (Feine) Schultz. On January 12, 1915, he was married to Harriet Johnston at New Hampton. Mrs. Schultz was a retired farmer and former custodian at the New Hampton Community School and was a member of the First United Methodist Church. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Albert Meyerhoff and Mrs. Willis Ihlenfeldt, both of Waterloo; three sons, Arthur of Alta Vista, Lee of Fort Worth, Texas, and Eugene of New Hampton; 19 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. Theodore DeBettignies of New Hampton and a brother, Alfred of Algona. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and a brother in infancy. 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