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Dubuque County, Iowa ObituariesJoseph Brunskill DIED FROM A FALL Joseph Brunskill, aged 28 years and 7 months, died Monday at 6:16 p.m., at his home 840 Locust Street. His death was caused by peritonitis brought about by a fall on the walk in front of the 4th street engine house a week ago last night. He was born and raised in Dubuque where he was well and favorably known. He was formerly engaged in mining and was at the time of his death the local agent of the Eulberg Brewing Co., of Galena. Last summer he bought a home in West Dubuque, but recently removed to 840 Locust street. He was married to Miss Ella Dempsey about seven years ago, and leaves besides his wife, two small children. He was a brother-in-law of Alderman Smola whose wife attended the funeral. [Jackson Sentinel, Published March 16, 1893, reprinted from the Dubuque Herald] Mary Butterworth In Dubuque, on Friday the 24th inst., after a short, but painful illness, Mrs. Mary Butterworth, wife of Mr. Alexander Butterworth. Davenport Gazette, Davenport, Iowa Territory, January 13, 1842 Mary Carney Mrs. Mary Carney, beloved wife of Peter Carney, passed away at the family residence, 168 South Dodge Street, this morning at 11:30 o'clock after a lingering illness. Deceased was born in County Louth, Ireland seventy-eight years ago and when a young girl came to this country, making her home in this city where she had since been a resident. She was formerly Miss Mary Connolly and fifty-four years ago was united in marriage at the Cathedral to Peter Carney. She leaves to mourn her passing her beloved husband, two daughters Mrs. Anna Dax and Mrs. John Miller, of this city, two sons, John Carney of East Dubuque and Peter of this city; eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A woman of beautiful Christian character and faithful member of the Catholic Church, attending St. Columbkille's parish, she passed away comforted by its last rites. Her generous disposition and upright character won for her many friends. The grief-stricken husband and family have the fullest sympathy of the entire community. The funeral will be held Monday morning from the residence to St. Columbkille's church at 9 o'clock. Interment will be made in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. [Dubuque Telegraph Herald, Published 28 Mar 1919] Peter Carney Peter Carney, for fifteen years a policeman of Dubuque was taken by death yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the family home, 168 South Dodge Street. Mr. Carney had been ailing for the past six weeks. The funeral will be held Friday morning from the home to St. Columbkille's church at 9 o'clock. Interment will be made in Mount Olivet cemetery. Mr. Carney was born in County Louth, Ireland, June 29, 1842, and came to this country, settling in Dubuque, with his parents, when a lad of 7 years. He was wedded to Miss Mary Connolly, of this city, in St. Patrick's church here November 28, 1866. She died two years ago. Being a devote member of St. Columbkille's church, Mr. Carney died fortified by the last rites of that Catholic religion. He leaves to mourn his passing two daughters, Mrs. Anna C. Dax and Mrs. John Miller; two sons, Peter and John Carney, and a brother, Hugh Carney, all of this city. [Dubuque Telegraph Herald, Published 21 Jul 1921] Ruth A. Chapman Mrs. Joe (Ruth A. "Ruthie") Chapman, 81, of 2655 Fulton St., died Friday, Dec. 7, 2007, at her daughter's home, following a two-year battle with congestive heart failure. Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Westview Funeral Home, 2659 Kennedy Road, where friends may call after 11 a.m. Monday. She was born on Jan. 4, 1926, in Dubuque, daughter of Archie and Anna (Clark) Oneyear. She married Joe Chapman on June 29, 1953, at St. Columbkille's Catholic Church, Dubuque. She attended school at St. Columbkille's and St. Joe's and graduated from Dubuque Senior High School in 1944. She began working at the former Dubuque Packing Co. after high school. She later worked as a telephone operator at A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. After her marriage, she worked in shoe sales at Walkers and Wards, in major appliance sales at Roshek's and as a clerk at Sunbeam Bakery. Ruth was an outstanding bowler in Dubuque for 57 years and a member of the Dubuqueland Women's Bowling Association. She was the city of Dubuque All Events Scratch Bowling Champion in 1972, and also teamed with Charlotte Andrews to win an Iowa State Doubles title. Ruth bowled on many city championship teams, and captained an Idle Hour team that set the city record for all time team high score at that time. She had numerous 600 honor counts, as well as a 278 game. She was always referred to by people as the finest bowler who was never inducted into the city of Dubuque DWBA Hall of Fame. Ruth was a very devoted bingo player and was almost unbeatable in a game of Scrabble. Ruthie was especially grateful to have the pleasure of granddaughters Joey Anderson and Desiree and Kelli Jo Pope spending many happy hours at the home of her and Joe when they were growing up. Surviving are her husband of almost 55 years, Joe; a son, Randy (Louise), of Asbury, Iowa; three daughters, Lynn Dolter and Cheri (Loras) Manderscheid, both of Dubuque, and Kelli (Mick) Welding, of Morrison, Ill.; 20 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Marian Sutherland, of Dubuque. She was preceded in death by four sisters and three brothers. Memorials may be given to Hospice of Dubuque and to St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Online condolences may be left for the family at info@egelhofsiegertcasper.com. The family wishes to extend a special thank-you to the nurses and staff at Hospice of Dubuque. [Telegraph Herald, Dubuque, Iowa, Published December 9, 2007, transcribed by Tina Oneyear] Jeremiah Cullen THE OLDEST MAN IN DUBUQUE COUNTY IS DEAD Jeremiah Cullen, aged 107 years, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Michael Gilligan, near Bankston, Iowa Township, Dubuque County. Mr. Cullen was a native of County Wexford, Ireland. He was a gardener and followed that occupation for many years in the City of Dublin and vicinity. He came to Dubuque in 1867 after a two years residence in Ohio with his wife and daughter, Mrs. Gilligan, who was their only child. Some ten years ago his wife died at the advanced age of 87 years. (Dubuque Herald) [Bellevue Herald, Bellevue, Iowa, Published June 16, 1891, submitted by Ken Wright] Erwin Dersch Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Dersh, 958 Garfield avenue, mourn the death of their youngest child, Erwin, who died Sunday at 4:00 p.m., after an illness of two days. The child was seven months and twenty days old. Mr. Dersch is foreman at the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul shops. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence. [The Dubuque Herald, Tuesday, March 3, 1896 - Submitted by Karen Hammer Miss Lorraine Driscoll Cascade, Ia., April 5. The funeral of Lorraine Driscoll, who died at the family residence near Bernard Wednesday morning, was held from the home of her uncle, Vincent Driscoll, to the Sacred Heart church at Fillmore Friday morning at 9 o' clock. A mass of requiem was sung by Rev. J. J. Leen, pastor. The casket was supported by Jacob Wagner, John O' Meara, Charles Mauser, Orville Skahill, Thomas Carr, Merlin Reddin, Ralph Callahan and Milton Walsh. Lorraine Driscoll, second eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Driscoll, was born near Bernard on June 24, 1910. She received her education at St. Martin' s, Cascade, graduating from the high school with the class of ' 23. Later she attended summer school at Columbia College and up to a few days prior to her death had been teaching school in the vicinity of Bernard, District No. 2. Returning from her duties at school Thursday evening she was stricken with pneumonia. Surviving are her parents, two brothers, Merlin and Earl, and three sisters, Cleon, Laverne and Marion. Interment was at Sacred Heart cemetery, Filmore. [The Telegraph Herald & Times Journal, Published April 6, 1930, submitted by Cathy Danielson] Miss Anna Ganser Miss Anna Ganser, 84, died at the St. Francis Home for the Aged, at 9:40 o'clock Wednesday morning following an illness extending over a period of several years. The body is at the Didesch Funeral Home, from where the funeral will be held to St. Paul's Cemetery at Worthington, Iowa. Miss Ganser was born in Buffalo, NY on Aug. 10, 1858 and came to Dubuque County as a child. She had resided here since. She was a housekeeper for many years for the late Right Reverend Monsignor George W. Heer at Worthington, Centralia, Dyersville, and St. Mary's Church in Dubuque. Surviving are a niece and several nephews in Leola, SD. Preceding her in death were her parents and one brother. [Sept 2, 1942 Telegraph Herald - submitted by margegh@charter.net who adds: Evelyn M. Gatena Mrs. Ralph (Evelyn M.) Gatena, 85, of ManorCare Health Services, formerly of 190 N. Grandview Ave., died at 9:45 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, 1999, at ManorCare. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Nativity Catholic Church, with burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main St., where there will be a parish wake service at 7:30 p.m. Mrs. Gatena worked at the former H.B. Glover Mfg. Co. and the HiHo Lounge. She most recently worked at Flexsteel Industries Inc. until her retirement. She was born on Oct. 26, 1913, in Dubuque, daughter of Archibald "Archie" and Anna (Clark) Oneyear. She married Ralph L. Gatena on Jan. 11, 1975, at St. Columbkille's Catholic Church, Dubuque. She was a member of Nativity Catholic Church and its rosary society. She also was a member and past president of the Dubuque Bowling Association. She was an avid bowler and was inducted into the Dubuqueland Bowling Hall of Fame. Evey was the family photographer and always was taking pictures. She also enjoyed a good game of euchre. Evey was very close to her nieces and nephews. Surviving are her husband, Ralph L. Gatena; two sisters, Marian J. Sutherland and Ruth A. (Joseph) Chapman, both of Dubuque; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Mrs. Peter (Mildred) Erschen, Dorothy Oneyear, in infancy, and Marjorie Daly; and three brothers, Charles "Scottie" Oneyear, Archie Oneyear and Leo Oneyear. [Telegraph Herald, Dubuque, Iowa, Published January 10, 1999, transcribed by Tina Oneyear] Mrs. Anna Hefferman Cascade, Ia., June 4. - Mrs. Anna Hefferman, 69 years old, died at her home here at 3 o' clock Saturday morning. Funeral services will be held at St. Mary' s church, Cascade, at 9 o' clock Monday morning. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. George Patterson, Clara and Joan, all of Cascade, and two sons, Herman, Peosta and John S., Dubuque. [The Telegraph Herald, Published June 5, 1932, submitted by Cathy Danielson] Rev. James Hill WELL-KNOWN PREACHER DEAD Rev. James Hill, of Cascade, Dubuque County, died at the age of 77 years. He was a Baptist preacher, born in England, came to Dubuque in 1854 and organized several Baptist churches. At the outbreak of the civil war he organized a company for the Twenty-first Iowa Infantry and became its chaplain. He was known as the fighting chaplain throughout the division.(Rev. Hill was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor) [Williamsburg Journal-Tribune, September 15, 1899.] Catherine Kearney Mrs. Catherine Kearney died Tuesday at 2 pm at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. Albert Kaufmann, 22 Avon Street. She had been in feeble health for eight months. Mrs. Kearney was a native of County Louth, Ireland, and was 80 years old. She is survived by seven children. Mrs. William Coughlin of this city, Peter, Michael, Hugh, John and Mrs. Albert Kaufmann, all of this city, and Mrs. Patrick Morgan, the last named of New Albin, Iowa. She also leaves a sister, Mrs. Terence Boyle, formerly of this city, but now of St. Paul. Mrs. Kearney at the final hour was surrounded by her children except the daughter absent in New Albin. The funeral will be held this morning. [Dubuque Daily Herald, Published 17Jun 1897] Patrick Kearney Mr. Patrick Kearney died yesterday morning at 3 o'clock at his residence in West Dubuque. He had long been a sufferer with rheumatism and had been seriously ill for ten days previous to his death. He was born in County Louth, Ireland, April 10, 1807, being therefore over 76 years of age. He emigrated to America in 1852, spending six months in New Orleans and a year in St Louis. Thence he removed to Dubuque, where he continued to reside without intermission until his death. He was for a period captain of a steamboat and at other times engaged in farming and mining. About thirty-five years ago he was married to Catherine Hanlon, who, with seven children, survives him. Peter, Michael, Hugh, John, and Mrs Conklin reside in this city; Mrs. Patrick Morgan in New Albin, Iowa, and Mary with her mother. Mr. Kearney was a good man and respected by all who knew him. The funeral will occur this morning at 9 o'clock. Services will be held at St. Adrine's church, and the remains will be interred at Key West cemetery. [Dubuque Daily Herald, Published 27 Sept 1883] Mrs. Barney Kennedy Mrs. Barney Kennedy, wife of a dairy man living about three miles from Dubuque, was found dead in a field about a mile from her home, Tuesday afternoon. Marks of violence were upon the head and body and her clothing was torn to shreds, clearly indicating that it was a case of murder and that the woman had made a desperate struggle for her life. Mrs. Kennedy had driven the dairy wagon to Dubuque Saturday and on her return in the evening had some words with her husband and left the house. She went to a grocery store in the vicinity and did not leave until eleven o'clock that night, and was slightly intoxicated. She visited the same grocery at one o'clock Sunday afternoon, and about four o'clock was seen running in an exited manner down the road where her body was found. People living in the vicinity of the spot where she was afterward found murdered heard loud screams for help. Mr. Kennedy claims not to have seen his wife after she had left his house Saturday evening. The coroner proposes to make a thorough investigation of the matter and the inquest will not be concluded before Thursday. Mrs. Kennedy was about thirty-five years old, and leaves five children. She was the daughter of Mr. Timothy Sullivan, of Dubuque, and was married to Mr. Kennedy when she was about fifteen or sixteen years of age. Both the husband and wife are said to have been drinking quite heavily of late, and she has often left the house and remained with friends in Dubuque for several days at a time, and it is said for that reason the husband did not make a more vigorous search for her, although he made inquiries for her in Dubuque. [Bellevue Herald, Bellevue, Iowa, Published May 3, 1887, submitted by Ken Wright] Mrs. Jos. Krogmann DEATH CLAIMS OLD RESIDENT Death claimed Mrs. Krogmann, wife of Joseph Krogmann, residing at 214 Fourth Avenue, SE., Friday, May 30, 1930, after an illness of two months due to complications. She had been in failing health for some time and within the past few weeks her condition became serious. Mrs. Krogmann was born November 19, 1865, in Muenster, Germany. Her maiden name was Gertrude Heisterkamp and she came to America when a girl with her relatives, who settled in Dubuque county where she was married to Joseph Krogmann. They came to western Iowa at an early day and lived in Osceola county for many years and then lived near Hull in Sioux county and about twenty years ago came to LeMars and lived on a farm in America township for some years and then bought a house in town and retired. Mrs. Krogmann is survived by her husband, Joseph Krogmann, and one son, Anton Krogmann, of America township. A son, Joseph Krogmann, and a daughter, Mrs. Jos. Wersinger, preceded her in death. There are ten grandchildren. She also leaves her brothers, Bernard Heisterkamp of Ashton; William of Breda, Iowa; and four sisters, Mrs. Marcy Schwarzkops of Ashton; Mrs. Lizzie Fuchs of Armour, S.D.; Mrs. John Schwarzkops of Greeley, Kansas; and Mrs. Jos. Kruse of Manchester, Iowa. The funeral services were held at ten o'clock Monday morning at St. Joseph church and interment made in the St. Joseph's cemetery. Mrs. Krogmann was highly esteemed in the community and had many friends in northwestern Iowa. [LeMars Sentinel, Published June 3, 1930, Contributed by Rita Bergendahl] James L. Langworthy DEATH OF JAMES L. LANGWORTHY The city was startled yesterday afternoon by the intelligence of the sudden death of James L. Langworthy. He was known to everybody hereabouts, not only from the fact that he was the oldest resident of the city, having come here at a period earlier it is believed than any other white man, but from the fact that he had been up to the day of his death an active man. He left home Monday morning apparently in his usual good health to attend to some business at Monticello. He arrived there safely and passed the night with his half brother, William Langworthy, who resides there. Tuesday morning he went to the house of Mr. J. L. Davenport by invitation to breakfast, and had been there but a few minutes engaged in conversation and as he stooped down to remove his overshoe suddenly uttered a cry and at once sunk away into insensibility, and died in a very few minutes. His disease is reported to be apoplexy. It was shortly after 7 o'clock when he died. The body was brought home on the train yesterday, accompanied by his brother and Mr. Davenport, and upon its arrival was at once transferred to his residence. The time of the funeral is not yet fixed. Mr. Langworthy was born in Vermont in the year 1800, and was consequently at the time of his death 65 years of age. His parents removed to New York when he was a mere child, and in that state the rest of his brothers were born. He came to this country as early as 1828, long before the Indians relinquished their possession, and was with others driven across the river where they remained until the Indian title was extinguished, when he at once returned. This was in 1830, and he has resided constantly ever since. He and his brother Lucius obtained the claim to most of the land on which the City of Dubuque now stands, it is said for $700. They resided in the upper part of the city and their land was mostly in that direction, embracing all of the Couler Valley and Langworthy Hollow. They entered at once into mining and probably struck the first rich lead. They held onto the real estate, and in the flush times of 1856, the two brothers were reported to be worth three millions. But the crash of 1857 went hard with them as it did with all landholders, and James had never fully extricated himself from it. During several years they ran the bank of J. L. Langworthy & Bros., now occupied by the German Savings Bank, which block is, in fact, owned by the Langworthys. J. L. Langworthy was married in Galena in 1840, and leaves a wife and four children, one son and three daughters. One daughter is attending school in Chicago and has been telegraphed to return home. Mr. Langworthy was a generous hearted and open-handed man, with some faults, no doubt, like all of us; but now remembered only as the good citizen and the old pioneer. [Dubuque Herald, Published March 15, 1865, submitted by Ken Wright] Wm. McNamara, formerly of Cascade, Died in Butte Last Month He left a Fortune. Dubuque Telegraph--Wm. J. McNamara, formerly of Cascade, died in Butte, Montana, July 19th last. He left dubuque county in 1864 for Montana and had resided in Butte city for 25 years. He was interested in many of the great mines in butte. He left an estate valued at half a million dollars in cash and no indebtedness. Competent judges say the estate has a prospective value of double this amount. He was 54 years of age and unmarried. His death is a matter of general regret as he was one of the leading citizens of Butte and highly respected by everyone. The following is a copy of his will: "I direct that my building known as the Silver Bow block, in Butte, which is now partially completed, and for the final completion of which I have made partial arrangements, be finally completed in accordance with the plans and specifications which I have had drawn therefore. This to be done by my executor out of any money or property belonging to my estate. "I hereby nominate John F. Forbis of Butte the sole executor of this, my last will and testament. "In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Butte this 19th day of July, 1896. W. J. McNamara "The foregoing will consisting of this page and the following, was on the 19th day of July, 1896, at Butte, Montana, subscribed by the testator. W. J. McNamara, at the end thereof by himself in the presence of the undersigned attesting witness and the said testator at the time of subscribing the same declared to the undersigned attesting witnesses that the same was his will and each of us hereunto signed our names as witnesses at the request of the said testator and in his presence of each other. Frank D. Bruce [Sioux Valley News, Published August 27, 1896, page 6.] Charlotte Meyers Mrs. Charlotte Meyers, aged 68 years, and widow of the late Henry Meyers, died Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at her home, 79 Henion street. Mrs. Meyers was a native of Hoja, Kingdom of Hanover, and was born at Wichholt in 1827. Her husband, Henry Meyers, who died seven years ago, was one of the early and prominent merchants of this city. Mrs. Meyers is survived by one brother, Charles Quade, of this city. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence. [The Dubuque Herald, Tuesday, March 3, 1896 - Submitted by Karen Hammer] Catherine Miller Mrs Catherine Miller, of 195 Hill Street, a life long resident of Dubuque, died at 4:20 pm Monday at the family home after a two week illness. Friends may call at the Miller home after noon Wednesday. Services will be held at 9 am Friday from the home to St Columbkill's Church, where a requiem mass will be celebrated. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet cemetery. Because Thursday is a Holy day of obligation, a funeral mass cannot be celebrated that day. Mrs Miller was a member of St Columbkill's Church, and was educated at the church school. Surviving are five daughters, Mable and Anna, at home, Mrs Carl (Agnes) Strebrow and Mrs LeRoy (Vera) Jones, of Dubuque, and Mrs Lee (Genevieve) Meinert, of Freeport, Ill.; a son Elmer, Dubuque County Assessor; a sister Mrs Anna C. Day, of Dubuque and a number of grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John, a son, a daughter and four brothers. [Telegraph Herald, Published Tuesday, 6 Jun 1955] John Miller John Miller, retired Illinois Central Railroad employee, died at his home, 195 South Hill Street Friday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock. The body is at the residence from where the funeral will be held to St Columbkill's Church Monday morning at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Mr. Miller was born in Dubuque. On Oct 7, 1896, he was married to Catherine Carney. He was a member of St Columbkill's Church, the Catholic Order of Foresters, and the Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks. Survivors are his wife, two sons, Frank L. Miller, Maryville, MO, and Elmer J. Miller, Dubuque; five daughters, Miss Mable G. Miller, Miss Vera Miller and Miss Anna Miller, all at home; Mrs Carl (Agnes) Steblow, Dubuque and Mrs Lee (Genevieve) Meinert, Cedar Rapids, IA; one sister, Mrs Henry Henkel, Dubuque; two brothers, Peter Miller, Opportunity, Wash., and George Miller, Hopkins, Minn., and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr and Mrs Joseph Miller, one daughter, one sister and six brothers. The Ashworth and Bennet Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral arrangements. [Telegraph Herald, Published Sunday, February 27, 1944] W. H. Moore Lancaster, Grant Co., Wisconsin, April 10.— W. H. Moore died here Sunday. He was the American Express agent running between Lancaster and Milwaukee, and was once a wealthy jeweler in Dubuque, Iowa. He had for many years been in the employ of the express company. [Wisconsin State Journal, Published April 13, 1888] William B. Myers W. B. Myers, 57, Dies Suddenly William B. Myers, 57, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Myers, long prominent in Dubuque, died Monday morning at 6 o'clock at his residence 595 West Eleventh Street. Mr. Myers had been enjoying almost perfect health and his sudden death was the result of a coronary acclusion suffered Sunday night. Funeral Wednesday The body is at the home, from where the funeral will be held Wednesday morning to St. Anthony's Church, where a mass of requiem will be offered at 10 o'clock. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Mr. Myers was born in Dubuque, Dec. 26, 1881, He was a member of the 1905 graduating class of Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y., and was a member of the Zeta Psi Fraternity. He was for many years actively associated with his father and brothers in the Myers Cox Company, having been assistant secretary and treasurer. He retired from active business life in 1923 when the Myers family disposed of their interests in the Myers-Cox Company. Since his retirement he had devoted his time to his garden and yard. He was a member of the Catholic faith and of St. Anthony's parish. Surviving are his brothers, George W. Myers and Joseph Myers, Dubuque; and his sisters, Miss Mary Myers, Miss Emilie Myers, and Mrs. Nathalee Lawler, Dubuque, and Mrs. C. W. Melhop, Washington, D. C. [Dubuque Telegraph Herald, Dubuque, Iowa, Published May 29, 1939, submitted by Cathy Danielson] Edmond F. O'Neill Dubuque, IA-- EDMOND F. O'NEILL, 77, Dubuque, passed away Saturday, September 14, 1996, at his residence, after a long battle with cancer. Services were held Tuesday, September 17, at St. Joseph the Worker Church, Dubuque, IA; burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Iowa. Mr. O'Neill was born January 29, 1919, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Edmond F. and Elizabeth McDonnell O'Neill. Edmond was employed at the former William C. Brown Company from 1947 until his retirement in 1992, as a Vice President of Production. He married Elizabeth ''Betty'' Ann Sanders on April 19, 1947, at Holy Trinity Church, Kansas City, MO. He was a WWII veteran, serving as a bomber pilot with the 13th Army Air Force, in the Pacific. Ed enjoyed hunting, golf and gardening. He was a member of the Dubuque Golf and Country Club, the Elks Club, and was an active member of St. Joseph the Worker Church. He was involved for many years in several national publishing associations. Ed will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Constance Ann (David) Ackerman, in 1993. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth ''Betty'' Ann, of the residence; three sons, Dr. Edmond E. (Mary K.) O'Neill, Dubuque, IA, James P. (Jane) O'Neill, Dubuque, IA, and William M. (Lisa) O'Neill, Carmel, IN; eight grandchildren; and one sister, Elizabeth Sanders, Overland Park, KS. (Arrangements: Egelhof Casper Strueber Funeral Home, Dubuque, IA) --Kansas City Star, The (MO) - September 18, 1996, contributed by A. Newell.) Irene Oneyear Irene Mae Oneyear, 80, of Ennoble Manor, formerly of 2047 Carter Road, died at 10:40 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17, 2007, at Ennoble Manor. She was born on July 4, 1927, in Waukon, Iowa, daughter of Maurice and Helen (Bollman) Price. She married Sylvan Keehner and later married Leo J. Oneyear. They both preceded her in death. She worked as a secretary for St. Luke's United Methodist Church and later worked as a billing clerk for Standard Forwarding until her retirement. She was a member of the Teamsters Local 421, Rockdale United Methodist Church and the Eagles Club. Surviving are two daughters, Gail Holder, of Dubuque, and Linda Lynn (Bob) Lochner, of La Motte, Iowa; two sons, Leo "Mike" Oneyear, of Dubuque, and Steve "Fuzzy" (Jane) Oneyear, of Dubuque; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She also was preceded in death by her parents. An Irene Mae Oneyear Memorial Fund has been established. [Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA) - September 19, 2007] Patricia J. Oneyear Mrs. Leo "Mike" (Patricia J.) Oneyear, 48, of 13025 English Mill Road, died at 5:50 a.m. Friday, July 20, 2001, at The Finley Hospital, Dubuque. [Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA) - July 22, 2001] Janet E. Oneyear Janet E. Oneyear, 56, of Oak Park, Ill., formerly of Dubuque, died Thursday, June 10, 1999, in Oak Park. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, with burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery, both in Dubuque. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main St., Dubuque, where there will be a parish wake service at 4:30 p.m. [Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA) - June 12, 1999] Katherine Oneyear Katherine Oneyear, 83, of Luther Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, died at 8:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, 1999, at Luther Manor. [Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA) - September 4, 1999] Leo Joseph Oneyear ONEYEAR, Leo Joseph, 58, of Chandler, a retired terminal manager for the Standard Forwarding Co., died Nov. 5, 1987, at Chandler Regional Hospital. He was born in Dubuque, Iowa. Survivors include his wife, Lorley; daughters, Gail Holder and Linda Lochner; a stepdaughter, Sherry Sharpe; sons, Leo M. and Steve. Services will be held in Dubuque, Iowa. Bueler Mortuary made arrangements. [Arizona Republic, Published Friday, November 6, 1987, transcribed by Tina Oneyear] REYNER At Epworth, Iowa, Sunday October 29th, 1899 after a long illness, aged 56 years one month and twenty one days. The deceased was a native of Maryland, having been born there September 8, 1843. In 1851 he moved with his parents to Iowa. When the war broke out in 1861, he was among the first to enlist in Co. A., 9th Iowa Inft. He served to the close of the war, in 1865, when he was honorably discharged. He participated in every battle in which his company was engaged except one, and was then in the hospital. At the close of the war he attended the college at Cornell, Iowa, for two years. He then engaged in the mercantile business at Maquoketa, Iowa, and later at Baldwin, Iowa. In 1884 he located at Broken Bow, and engaged in the drug business and later started the Racket Store with which he was connected at the time of his death. Owing to failing health he went to Epworth, Iowa to place himself under the treatment of his brother, Dr. F. Reyner, where he remained until death relieved him of his sufferings. Since a resident here he has been an active worker for the building up of Broken Bow, and at an early day laid out an addition to the town, known as Reyners Addition. June 14th, 1869, he was married to Miss Emily Hamby of Maquoketa, Iowa who survives him. To them three children were born, of which but one is now living, Allen, who is a resident of this city, and who, with his mother, has charge of the Racket Store. The funeral was conducted yesterday from his late residence, by the G.A.R., Rev. J.W. Megan preaching the funeral sermon. The Republican extends its sympathy to the bereaved relatives and friends. [Source: Custer County Republican, November 9, 1899 edition. William A. Rupert DEATH OF WILLIAM A. RUPERT It was announced yesterday that William A. Rupert, Deputy Clerk in the District Court, died at 20 minutes past 4 in the morning. This event had been expected for some time, and his friends were therefore in a certain measure prepared for it; still it was none the less regretted and his fate mourned on that account. The fell destroyer, consumption, had seized upon him a long time ago. He was born in Philadelphia and at the time of his death was 31 years of age. He moved with his father, Benjamin Rupert, Esq., in the year 1837, where he had lived ever since. Coming here a mere child and growing up with the place, he has always been identified with Dubuque interests and well known to most of its citizens especially of the older class. For many years he was a clerk in the drug store of Dr. T. Mason, but in the fall of 1853 he entered the office of the Clerk of District Court, a position then occupied by his father, and there he has remained ever since. He acquired by his accuracy, efficiency and honesty, a reputation as a clerk such as few men ever enjoy. He was in fact, almost indispensible to the office, a fact readily demonstrated by his continuance under the successive Clerks of Court. The Board of Supervisors will sadly miss him; he had been for so long a time their clerk and had become so thoroughly conversant with its duties that he was regarded with the greatest favor and when Mr. Lepper succeeded to the office the first of January every member petitioned him to retain Mr. Rupert. He had been twice married, his wives being sisters and the daughters of Colonel Finch, of Wheatland, New York. He leaves two children and a sorrowing wife, who will receive the heartfelt sympathy of all who knew their guardian and protector. He had an insurance of $2,500 upon his life. The funeral will take place from his late residence at the corner of 12th and Walnut streets, at 2 ½ o'clock this afternoon, and will be attended by the members of the Bar and county officers. [Dubuque Herald, Published April 12, 1865, submitted by Ken Wright] Lisa Anne Schoessow Lisa Anne Schoessow, age 43, of Burnsville, MN, formerly of Dubuque, IA. Preceded in death by father Carl J. Schwarzhoff. Survived by husband William M., formerly of Cedarburg, WI; daughters Joanna and Emily; mother Joanne Schwarzhoff of Dubuque, IA; brother Joseph (Becky) Schwarzhoff of Lone Tree, IA; sister Amy Beauchamp of Dubuque, IA; and brother Ted Schwarzhoff of West Palm Beach; also many other loving relatives and friends. Funeral Service MON. 11 AM at Burnsville Funeral Home (12804 Nicollet Ave. S., Burnsville, MN). Visitation 9:30 AM - 11 AM. Burial Pleasant View Memorial Garden. Burnsville Funeral Home in charge. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (WI) - March 2, 1996, contributed by A. Newell] Mrs. George Snowden Vice President A. T. Lusch, of the Iowa Trust and Savings bank, Sunday received the news of Mrs. Geo. Snowden's death at Waterloo. She was the sister of Mrs. Lusch, who was called to Waterloo last week, was a native of Dubuque and a daughter of Capt. Ivens, who was city marshal in the '60s. [The Dubuque Herald, Tuesday, March 3, 1896 - Submitted by Karen Hammer] Dr. G. M. Staples Dr. G. M. Staples one of our most eminent physicians and surgeons, died at Dubuque, September 7th, at the age of 68. He came to Iowa in 1856, settling at Dubuque, where he at once entered upon his life-work as a physician. In November, 1861, he was commissioned Surgeon of the 14th Iowa, commanded by Colonel William T. Shaw. He did excellent service at the battles of Fort Donelson, Shiloh, and in the disastrous Red River campaign. He was promoted to medical director, with the rank of Lt. Colonel. After the war, he returned to Dubuque where he acquired the largest practice of any physician in Iowa He was an able writer and contributed numerous valuable papers to the leading medical journals of the country. [Annals of Iowa, 1895, submitted by Cathy Danielson] John D. Sullivan SUDDEN DEATH OF ANOTHER OLD CITIZEN Again we are called upon to announce the sudden death of another of Dubuque's oldest and most respected citizens. It was but a few days since that our community was startled by the sudden demise of James L. Langworthy and now the same melancholy announcement is made of the unexpected death of Mr. John D. Sullivan. Truly the words of the Gospel, “That in the midst of life we are in death,” are being verified in our midst, and soon our oldest citizens will live only in the remembrance of friends and relatives left to mourn their loss. The circumstances attendant on Mr. Sullivan's death are as melancholy in the extreme and well calculated to elicit our deepest sympathies in behalf of himself and his bereaved family. On Saturday last in accompany with Mr. Edward Smith, a relative, we believe, he started on a business tour for Ozark, Jackson County. Supposing he might have an opportunity of shooting some game on the way, he carried with him his double barreled shot gun. Arrived at their destination, and after having enjoyed themselves for some time in shooting, the party ate a hearty dinner preparatory to starting homeward. After dinner Mr. Smith proceeded to the stable to harness the horses, while Mr. Sullivan went to the wagon, which was standing some yards from the stable, for the purpose of rendering it more comfortable for the ride. He had placed the gun on the bottom of the wagon, and it is supposed while in the act of driving a nail or removing the gun, the hammer accidentally caught in a splinter and discharged its entire contents into his right breast. Mr. Smith heard the discharge while harnessing the horses, but supposed that he had shot a bird, while a Mr. Brown, who also was in company, started for the wagon, where he found Mr. Sullivan lying in front and between the wheels. At first Mr. Brown did not observe that he was shot, and jocosely that he was taking it easy, but in a moment after discovered his mistake and ran to give the alarm to Smith. Mr. Smith then hastened to the spot and found him lying as above described. He caught him up and endeavored to stop the flow of blood and called upon him to answer or recognize him by word or sign, but all in vain. Although he was breathing when taken up, in less than twenty-five minutes he was a corpse. Word was given to the neighbors and in the course of an hour or so a number of them had collected, a Justice of the Peace and jury summoned and an inquest held. This over, the corpse was placed in another wagon, and accompanied by several of the neighbors was brought home to his afflicted and disconsolate family. Mr. Sullivan was a native of Ireland and in his fifty-first year. He came from Troy, New York, in company with his mother and several brothers and sisters and settled in Dubuque, in 1838. He was one of the most competent and energetic master bricklayers and plasterers Dubuque ever had. In 1850 he built the Court House and the following year the Julien House (then the Waples House), the Peosta House (then called Democratic Row), and from that time up to 1849 was concerned in the erection of the most prominent buildings which now adorn Dubuque. He was an exceedingly industrious and energetic man; and notwithstanding he had accumulated a handsome competence, his untiring energy would not permit him to retire from business until about six years ago. Since that time he has not been actively engaged in business. In his habits he was a model man; he was not given to excess of any kind; drinking and gambling saloons were strangers to him, and to all his business transactions he was prompt, honest and true. He never aspired to office and took but little interest in politics and politicians. He was an excellent husband and parent; he provided liberally for all the wants of his family, and was ever solicitous for and attentive to the education of his children. He leaves a wife and five children to mourn his loss and a host of sorrowing friends, who will cherish his memory to the last. May he rest in peace, and his afflicted family receive those consolations which an All-wise and Over-ruling Providence never fails to bestow. [Dubuque Herald, Published April 4, 1865, submitted by Ken Wright] Catherine Sutton "Mrs. Catherine Sutton, whose death was briefly mentioned yesterday morning as having occurred about 10 o'clock Friday night at the home of her son Patrick, was 84 years of age at the time of her death (13 Mar 1885). She was born in the county of Wicklow, Ireland, in the year 1801, and emigrated to Canada in the year 1851, where she resided seven years, removing thence to Dubuque in 1857, making her home continuously ever since. She was a good woman ad enjoyed the warm friendship of many who knew her intimately for many years. The funeral will occur upon the arrival here of her son Michael who resides in LeMars and who has been telegraphed for." [Dubuque Daily Times of 15 Mar 1885, submitted by Kathy Henderson] Sylvan Van Ghop Mrs. Sylvan Van Ghop, a former resident of Dubuque, died at her home in Manchester on the 27th ult., of heart trouble. She is survived by her husband, two sons and one daughter. Mrs. Van Ghop is well remembered in this city. She was an estimable lady, and her friends here will regret to hear of her death. [The Dubuque Herald, Tuesday, March 3, 1896 - Submitted by Karen Hammer] Major General William Vandever Major General William Vandever died at Buena Ventura, California, July 23, at the age of 77. He was born at Baltimore, Maryland, March 31, 1817. He came west in 1839, when but 22 years of age, and settled at Rock Island, Illinois. He was a surveyor in early days, and surveyed large tracts of the public lands in Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa. In 1846 he became editor of the Rock Island Advertiser and for many years conducted that journal with rare ability. In that capacity he was one of the earliest and most untiring advocates of the building of a line of railroad from Chicago to the Mississippi river, which enterprise was finally accomplished, giving to the country the first division of the great Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific system. In 1847 he married Miss Williams of Davenport, Iowa, and in 1851 settled in Dubuque. In partnership with Ben. M. Samuels he entered upon the practice of the law, and in 1855 became Clerk of the Supreme Court of Iowa. In 1858 he was nominated by the Republicans for Congress in the Second District, which then embraced the north half of the State, and was elected by a majority of 2,739 over Wm. Leffingwell of Clinton county. He served with marked ability and was re-elected in 1860, over his old law partner, Ben. M. Samuels, by a majority of 9,599. When the war of the Rebellion broke out, Vandever resigned his seat in Congress and entered the Union army. He was appointed Colonel of the 9th Iowa Infantry, and served with distinguished ability in the battle of Pea Ridge, the Vicksburg campaign, Lookout Mountain and Sherman's "March to the Sea." For gallant services in these great campaigns and battles, he was promoted to the rank of Brigadier-General and brevet Major General. After the close of the war General Vandever returned to Dubuque, where he resided for many years, esteemed as one of the foremost public men in Iowa. Several years ago he removed to California, where his ability was soon recognized, and he was again elected to Congress, serving that far western state with such marked ability that at the close of his term he was re-elected. The Dubuque Times says of him: "General Vandever was a man of sterling qualities, brainy, prompt to act, and always efficient. He was an effective debater, a loyal citizen, and a man beloved by his friends and respected by his political opponents. He was an ideal legislator, and an able, brave and faithful soldier." [Annals of Iowa, October 1893, submitted by Cathy Danielson] Norma L. Waechter Norma L. Waechter, 71, of 3100 Brunskill Road, died at 9:05 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, 2006, at Mercy Medical Center-Dubuque. Services will be at 6 p.m. Sunday at Faith Temple United Pentecostal Church, 12805 Seippel Road, where friends may call from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the Asbury Cemetery. The Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main St. is in charge of the arrangements. She was born on Nov. 24, 1935, in Dubuque, daughter of Harold and Anna (Bates) Oneyear. She was formerly employed as a nurses-aid at Our Lady of Lourdes and Frommelt- Schaeffer Nursing Home. She then was a cook at Country Kitchen Restaurant for about ten years. She was lastly employed as an aide at Holy Family Hall until her retirement. She was a founding member of Faith Temple United Pentecostal Church and was active with the Over 50's Ministry at the church. She enjoyed singing and listening to music, especially Hank Williams. Surviving are a daughter, Lynnann (Don) Feller, of Plano, Texas; three sons, Harold T. (Debra) Birch, Christopher A. Birch, Sr., Mark A. Waechter, all of Dubuque; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Beverly A. (Donald) Riordan, of Andover, Ill. and Tina M. Hessel, of Dubuque; a brother, Bill Oneyear, of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Amanda Mae Birch; two sisters, Lorraine Oxley and Jean Hammel; a brother, Harold "Sonny" Oneyear; a sister-in-law, Stella Oneyear; and two brothers, Glen Oxley and Merle Hammel. A Norma L. Waechter Memorial Fund has been established. The family wishes to thank Dr. Schreiber and the nurses and staff at Mercy Medical Center-Dubuque and Stonehill Care Center for their care and concern for Norma. [Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA) - December 2, 2006, transcribed by Tina Oneyear] Thomas Walsh Thomas Walsh, aged 36, died of lung fever at 6 A.M., March 9th, 1865, at his residence in Dubuque. Mr. Walsh was a residence of Dubuque for the last five years during which time he has been mainly engaged in the produce business, his last business connection being with James Rowan, under the firm name of Rowan and Walsh. He was confined to his room only since Monday last, his friends not yet having missed him from his customary round-but a severe cold taken a month ago terminated in a burning fever and suddenly all that was immortal had fled. He was a native of Limerick, Ireland, coming to this country nearly sixteen years ago. President of the St. Vincent De Paul Society, he was a straight forward and honorable business man, kind and courteous all his relations; a good friend and the enemy of none. His loss is deeply deplored and keenly felt. He leaves a family of a wife and four children, besides numerous relations in St. Louis where he resided ten years. His brother, the Rev. W. Walsh, Pastor of St. Bridget's Church of that city, has been telegraphed to and is expected to be present at the funeral. Mr. Walsh was a practical and consistent member of the Catholic Church and received from his pastor during his last moments its rites and sacraments. So sudden and unexpected an event has cast a gloom over that portion of the community by which he was well known. His father, three brothers and two sisters are living in Ireland. For ten years he was a resident of St. Louis, where the family has relatives living. His loss to the St. Vincent De Paul Society, will be irreparable. [Dubuque Herald, Published March 10, 1865, submitted by Ken Wright] Joseph Wamplin Joseph Wamplin, who filled the position of night clerk at the Page House for several months, and who also held a similar position at the Hotel Paris, died at his home in New Albin last Friday from the effects of an operation performed to relieve a rupture. Mr. Wamplin was well liked in Dubuque and held in high esteem by all who knew him. [The Dubuque Herald, Tuesday, March 3, 1896 - Submitted by Karen Hammer] Copyright © Genealogy Trails |
