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Hardin County, Iowa ObituariesFred W. Broe Fred W. Broe, 59, Shawnee, KS, passed away Thursday, October 9, 1997, at the home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, October 13, at the Hope Lutheran Church, SM Parkway & Quivira, Shawnee, KS; burial in Resurrection Cemetery. Friends may call 5-7 p.m. Sunday, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Fred was born in Eldora, IA, and was a longtime Kansas City area resident. He was a merchandising Manager for Wilson Sporting Goods for 30 years and for Jerry's Sport Shop for 10 years. He was a member of Hope Lutheran Church and a past Johnson County 3&2 Baseball Coach. Fred is survived by his wife, Diane, and daughter, Lee Ann, both of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer Broer-Westling and Greg Westling, Long Beach, CA; son and daughter-in-law, Jim amd Mary Jo Broer, and grandaughters, Quinn and Macee, Denver, CO; a sister, Linda Sizemore, Eldora, IA. Arrangements: Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. [Kansas City Star, The (MO) - October 12, 1997, Dr. Lewis Bronson At Cottage, Hardin county, Iowa, April 11th, 1876, after several month's illness, Dr. Lewis Bronson, in the 65th year of his age. He was a member of the first organization of the church, and for may years was connected with the reorganization, and died full in faith, as expressed in his last moments. [The True Latter Day Saints Herald, 1876, Volume 23] Mrs. Lucy Brownell Eldora, Iowa. Oct. 2 - Special Telegram. (Inter Ocean, Chicago, Illinois, Published October 03, 1895) Sophia L. (Steffen) Burkley Mrs. Gottlieb F. Burkley died yesterday afternoon (20 Sep 1938) at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Richtsmeier near Dumont after almost a year's illness caused from a tumor. Mrs. Burkley, nee Sophia L. Steffen, was born December 13, 1868 at [near] Loran, Illinois, where she resided until she was twelve years old when she came to Ackley with her parents. She was united in marriage to Gottlieb Burkley December 13, 1888 at Ackley and they resided in that community until 1916 when they moved to Montana where they made their home for two years. In 1919 they came to Hampton and she had made her home here until last December when she was taken ill and went to the home of her daughter. Mrs. Burkley was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran church of Hampton. She was preceded in death by Mr. Burkley, February 19, 1921.The deceased is survived by two daughters, Mrs. William Richtsmeier, of Dumont, Mrs. Emma Hanson, of Hampton; four sons, Fred Burkley, of Winterhaven, California; August Burkley, of Bradview, Montana; Simon Burkley of Chicago; George Burkley of Walnut, Nebraska. She is also survived by five sisters and one brother. Mrs. Mathilda Thielke, Mrs. Fred Nolte, Mrs. John Sailer, Mrs. Chris Raisch, Mrs. Louis Warneke, of Ackley, and August Ricksmeier, of Ackley. Funeral services will be held Friday or Saturday afternoon, depending on word from relatives, at the home of Mrs. William Richtsmeier at 1:15 and at St. Paul's Lutheran church in Hampton at 2:00 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Paul T. Meyer, pastor of the church. Burial will be made in the Hampton cemetery. [Undated clipping, Submitted by Virginia Gorton Bonne] Note: Sophia L. (Steffen) Burkley died 21 Sep 1938 at Dumont, Butler Co, IA.] James Donald & Pearl Dentor Steamboat Rock, Iowa, March 4. - Two well known stockmen, James Donald of Chapin, Iowa, and Pearl Dentor of Geneva, Iowa, were killed when a freight train ran into the rear end of a stock train on the M. & St. L. railroad. Another may die. (Grand Forks Herald, Grand Forks, North Dakota, Published March 05, 1913) Herman Eichmeier The death of Mr. Herman Eichmeier occurred at his home in this city last Saturday at the age of 75 years. Mr. Eichmeier had not enjoyed good health for some time and had been gradually failing for the past year. Born in Germany July, 1833, he came to this county when a young man and has for many years been a resident of Ackley, being a familiar figure. On January 8th, 1859 he was married at Freeport, hence this estimable couple had lived fifty years together. During his last sickness Mr. Eichmeier spoke of his fiftieth anniversary of their marriage, thinking it occurred on the 28th instead of the 8th. The children also were of the same opinion until the family bible was consulted after his death when it was learned that the anniversary date had passed. Eight children survive the deceased besides his wife, five daughters, Mrs. Geo. Bauer, Mrs. Henry Peters, Mrs. Geo. [Charles] Kramer, Mrs. Wm. Etchen [Eachen], Mrs. Platt and Mrs. Anna Groom and two sons, Fred and August. The funeral services were held Tuesday conducted by Rev. Meinzer, after which he was laid to rest in Ackley Cemetery. (Inter-County Journal, Friday, January 22, 1909, submitted by Virginia Gorton Bonne) Lena (Berneking) Eichmeier Mrs. Eichmeier Dead, Passed away Thursday Night at C. A. Cramer Home. Mrs. Herman Eichmeier died Wednesday evening at eleven o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. A. Cramer. She had been in failing health since Christmas, in a serious decline for only a week. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the late home and at 2:30 at St. John's Church. (Ackley World-Journal, Thurs. 1 Apr 1920, p1) Relatives from out of town who were present at the funeral of Mrs. Eichmeier were her two daughters, Mrs. Geo. Bauer and husband of Waterloo; her son Gustav Eichmeier, of Sibley; her brother, Christ Barneking [Barneke] of Norfolk, Neb. , her granddaughters, Mrs. Chas. Baner and husband from north of Ackley, Mrs. Lieuwen of Klemme, Mrs. Fred Eachen and husband of Klemme, and Mrs. E. VanDuyne and husband of Waterloo; her grandsons, Master Foster Kolb of Waterloo and Mr. Albert Kramer and wife of Hampton and her niece and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Olthoff of Wellsburg. (Ackley World Journal, Thursday, April 22, 1920, submitted by Virginia Gorton Bonne) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Mrs. Herman Eichmeier. On Wednesday, March 31, 1920, Mrs. Eichmeier was called from the scenes of earth after a lingering illness. A pioneer resident, Mrs. Eichmeier's life in this community was filled with varied experiences covering more than a decade over the half century mark. The closing years of her life were spent with her children. Lena Barneking [Berneking] was born January 24, 1833 near Minden, Prussia Germany. She came to United States of America in 1858, locating in Freeport, Ill. She was married there to Herman Eichmeier Jan. 8, 1859. Later they came to Ackley, Iowa. Their wedded life was blessed with 10 children of whom two died in infancy. They lived most of their fifty years of wedded life on a farm near Ackley, but retired from their farm labors in their old age to spend the evening of their lives in a home purchased in Ackley. On January 16, 1909, her husband died there, a few days after they had passed their golden anniversary. After that Mrs. Eichmeier made her home with her children going from one to the other until seven years ago when she came to make her home permanently with her daughter Mrs. C. A. Kramer. Her death occurred there Wednesday, March 31, 1920. She leaves to mourn her departure her children, as follows: Mrs. Wm. Eachen of Ackley, Mrs. Geo. Platt of Klemme, Mrs. C. A. Kramer of Ackley, Fred Eichmeier of Sheffield, Mrs. Henry Peters of Ackley, Mrs.Geo. Baurer of Hampton, August Eichmeier of Sibley and Mrs. George Kolb of Waterloo. She also leaves 28 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, one sister and 2 brothers. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon, from the late home and from St. John's Evangelical church, Rev. Seybold conducting the services. Interment was made in Ackley cemetery. (Ackley World-Journal, Thursday, April 29, 1920, submitted by Virginia Gorton Bonne) Lula Minnie Sophia (Ricksmeier) Eichmeier Lula Minnie Sophia Ricksmeier Eichmeier, daughter of Henry A. and Minnie Bartling Ricksmeier, was born June 27, 1897 in Franklin County, Iowa. She was baptized on July 1, 1897 and was confirmed March 31, 1912 at St. John's Church in Ackley. On March 2, 1916, she and Simon Eichmeier were married at the home farm by Rev. Meinzer. She lived on this farm in Franklin County until they retired in 1943 and moved to Ackley. She was a lifetime member of St. John's United Church of Christ in Ackley. Lula passed away January 23, 1986 at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo. She is survived by one son, Romaine of Waterloo; three daughters, Mrs. Wilma (Merle) Hefelmeier of Iowa Falls. Mrs. Bernice Lindeman of Ackley and Mrs. Marlene (Maurice) Gaulke of Ackley. She also leaves 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, an infant daughter, one brother, one son-in-law, and one grandson. Services for Lula M. Eichmeier were held Saturday, January 25, 1986...at the St. John's United Church of Christ with Rev. William Rosenberg officiating. Organist was Helen Heinz and Christina Heese was soloist. Ushers were Ernest Sailer and Frederick Freese. Pallbearers were Keith DeVries, John Klein, James D. Lampman, Ronald Russell, Larry DeVries, and Randy Eichmeier. Interment was in the Oakwood Cemetery and Brandt-Fritz Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. (Ackley World-Journal, Thurs. 30 Jan 1986, courtesy Harriett Klein, submitted by Virginia Gorton Bonne) Simon C. Eichmeier Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon, January 10 at St. John's United Church of Christ for Simon C. Eichmeier, with Rev. Stephen Hussing [??] officiating. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery. Simon Conrad Adolph Eichmeier, son of Conrad and Louise Steffen Eichmeier was born December 27, 1891 in Pearl City, Illinois. He was baptized January of 1892 and was confirmed April 8, 1906 at Evangelical Ebenezer Church, Pearl City, Illinois. On March 2, 1916 he and Lula Ricksmeier were married at the home farm by Rev. Wetzel [conflicts with wife's obituary]. He lived on this farm in Franklin County until he retired in 42 and moved to Ackley. He was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ. Mr. Eichmeier passed away January 7 at his home. He is survived by his wife, one son, Romaine of Waterloo, three daughters, Mrs. Wilma (Merle) Heffelmeier [or Hefelmeier] of Iowa Falls, Mrs. Bernice (William) Lindeman of Ackley and Mrs. Marlene (Maurice) Gaulke of Ackley; two sisters, Mrs. Esther Schasker of Freeport, Illinois and Mrs. Carrie Mohlenkamp of Shannon, Illinois; three brothers, Oscar of Ackley, Henry and William of Freeport, Illinois; 14 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant daughter, three brothers and one grandson. The Brandt-Fritz Funeral home was in charge of arrangements. (Ackley World-Journal, Thurs. 16 Jan 1975, courtesy Harriett Klein) Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne W. P. Hiserodt Eldora, Ia., Sept. 26. - W. P. Hiserodt, one of the most prominent characters in Central Iowa 10 years ago, died in this county of paralysis. Mr. Hiserodt was leader of the law and order league which exterminated the notorious Rainsbarger gang and other outlaws. (Grand Forks Herald, Grand Forks, North Dakota, Published September 27, 1894) John Fredrick Klein John Fredrick Klein was born May 18, 1938 at Iowa Falls, IA, to Fred and Helen Burns Klein. He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls and was a 1956 graduate of the Iowa Falls High School and Ellsworth College. On February 22, 1958 he was married to Harriett Ricksmeier at St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church in Ackley by the Rev. Frank C. Kroll. Together, he and Harriett farmed the Ricksmeier family farm for 22 years. He was among the original class and crew of the Ackley Volunteer Ambulance Service and made it his second career by working in the emergency room and for the Ambulance Service at Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center. When ill health forced him to retire in 1987 he devoted his time and energy to local projects, especially the Ackley Heritage Center Funnel Cake Stand. As the owner of a 1957 Retractable Ford he was a charter member of the National and Iowa Retractable Ford Club. He was a lifetime member of the National Model Railroad Assoc. and a founding member of the Kate Shelly Division of that association. In his 45 yrs. of model railroading many friendships were made around Iowa. For many years it gave him great pleasure to host a week long Christmas Open House to share his trains with hundreds of interested friends and strangers. His death came May 27, 1998 at Mercy Medical Center, Des Moines, IA. He is survived by his wife, Harriett; two sons, Robert and his wife, Mari, and Gary Klein; and Robert's children, Wilton Harrison Klein and Katie Scarlett Klein all of Ackley. He is also survived by his mother, Helen Klein and brother, David Klein both of Rockaway Beach, MO; a sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Harold Bell of Kimberling City, MO; 2 nephews; one niece and 6 great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Fred J. Klein. [Death date: May 27, 1998; Submitted by Virginia Gorton Bonne] Eliza J. A. Landes Died at her home in Whitten, Iowa, of pleurisy, April 22d, 1903, Mrs. Eliza J. A. Landes, wife of Henry Landes, in her 69th year. Eliza J. Z. Schryver, was born October 16th, 1834, in Andes, New York, she being the only daughter in a family of six children. Her parents moved first to southeastern Missouri, later to northern Illinois in 1839, and the further history of the family is there interwoven in the pioneer records of the hardy victors of the triumphant West. In this school of necessity she developed those sterling energies of body and mind that stood her in hand so well during an active life, so strenuously maintained to the close, - for, "she fell in the harness." She was married to Henry Landes (who survives her) in Ogle county, Illinois, March 16th, 1854. To them were born eight children, William H., Elizabeth A., Julius A., George Walter, John S., Mary Ann, George E., and Jesse Landes, all of whom are living except baby Walter, who died at the age of two and a-half years. Mr. Landes moved from Illinois to Felix Township, Grundy county, Iowa, in the spring of 1873, where he has resided on his farm - or else in Whitten - continuously ever since. [Undated Scrapbook Clipping - submitted by Karen Fyock] O. E. Miller Eldora, Ia., April 14 - O. E. Miller, a prominent Iowa politician, died of heart failure at his home in New Providence today. He was the senior member of the banking firm of O. E. Miller & Son of New Providence, which failed last week and it is said that worry over financial affairs imparted his health, thus causing death. (Omaha World Herald, Omaha, Nebraska, Published April 15, 1904) Mrs. Amanda Nelson Mrs. Amanda Nelson, age 72, who has been a resident of Superior 10 years, died at 6 o'clock last night at the home of her sister, Mrs. J. S. Hadley, 1603 Belknap street. J. S. Hadley died two months ago. Mrs. Nelson formerly resided at 1314 Belknap street, but since the death of her sister's husband, has been living with her. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1603 Belknap street. The body will be taken to Eldora, Iowa, her former home. Z. A. Downs is in charge. (Duluth News Tribune, Duluth, Minnesota, Published September 06, 1920) Amelia (Steffen) Nolte Ackley - Funeral Services for Mrs. Amelia Nolte, 85, who died Wednesday [in a convalescent home at Coulter, where she had been the past half year], will be at 1:30 p. m. at St. John's Evangelical and Reformed church; burial in the Oakwood cemetery. Born Amelia Steffen, Feb. 3, 1867, in Stephenson county, Illinois, and came to Ackley with her parents in 1881, living on a farm northeast of Ackley. On Jan. 6, 1886 she was married to William [Frederick] Nolte; made their home on a farm south of Ackley until 30 years ago, when they retired from the farm and came into Ackley. Mr. Nolte died Dec. 19, 1938; leaves two sons, William, Jr., and Fred; one daughter, Mrs. Rivert Rewerts, 10 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren; three half sisters, Mrs. John Sailer, Mrs. Lydia Warneke and Mrs. Minnie Raisch, all of Ackley. (Family clipping, Bernice Coordes; submitted by Virginia Gorton Bonne) Frederick Nolte Frederick Nolte was born October 18, 1858 at Hohenhausen, Lippe-Detmold, Germany. When he was nine years of age, he came to America with his parents, who resided near Rockford, Ill., for about eight years. The family then removed to a farm north of Ackley. On Jan. 5, 1886, Mr. Nolte was united in marriage to Amelia Steffens [Steffen]. They resided on a farm north of Ackley until 1893, when they removed to a farm south of Ackley. They retired from active farm life and removed to Ackley in 1921. Mr. Nolte had been in failing health the past two years. Death came Monday, Dec. 19. He had reached the age of 80 years, two months, and one day. He is survived by his wife, by three children, Mrs. Rewert [Rivert] Rewerts, Fred and Will - all of near Ackley - by ten grandchildren; by one brother, Will, and one sister, Mrs. Borneman, both of near Dumont. One daughter, Mrs. John Rigbers, preceded him in death in 1925. Another daughter died in infancy. Funeral services are being conducted this afternoon (Thursday) at 1:30 o'clock at St. John's Evangelical church. Rev. E. Seybold having charge of the service. Interment will be in Oakwood cemetery. (Ackley World Journal, Thurs. 22 Dec 1938, submitted by Virginia Gorton Bonne) Will G. Nolte Will G. Nolte was born at the family farm home on the south edge of Ackley on July 10, 1896. He was the son of Fred and Amelia (Steffen) Nolte. He passed away at the Presbyterian Home in Ackley on October 10, where he had been a resident for over 7 years. He attended school and grew up in the Ackley area. He was baptized, confirmed and joined the St. John's Evangelical Church (now United Church of Christ). In 1924 on February 22, Will Nolte and Ethel Hembd were united in marriage. Mr. Nolte joined the First Presbyterian Church in Ackley, where he was a member of the church for over 50 years. The couple farmed south of Ackley for 32 years. In 1957, he retired and they moved into Ackley. Mr. Nolte was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers and two sisters. Survivors include his wife, Ethel; his two daughters, Mrs. Max (Elgene) Sander of Cumberland and Elva Lou Candor of Schaller; four grandchildren, Mrs. Steve (Becky) Pelzer, Blake Sander, Todd Candor, and Lynn Candor; one great grandson, Aaron Will Pelzer, nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Services were held Tues. Oct 13 at First Presbyterian Church of Ackley with Rev. Donald L. Martin officiating. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery, Ackley. (Ackley World Journal, Thurs. 15 Oct 1981, submitted by Virginia Gorton Bonne) Robert Pinske Eldora, Iowa, Feb. 19 - Robert Pinske, 45 years old, a German farmer living near here, was burned to death under peculiar circumstances last evening. He was returning home in a buggy, when in some manner a bottle of alcohol became ignited, setting fire to his clothing. Neighbors saw the man and buggy in flames, but when they reached him they found him literally roasted alive. (Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Published February 20, 1911) Rivert Reverts Services for Rivert Rewerts, who died Saturday at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Borneman, were held Tuesday at 1 o'clock at the home and at 1:30 p.m. in the Washington Reformed Church, with the Rev. R. J. Rozeboom officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. Mr. Rewerts, son of Mr. and Mrs. Johann Rewerts, was born January 24, 1879, in Washington township, Butler county, and spent most of his life in that county. He was married February 20, 1908 to Sophie Augusta Nolte, and they lived most of their married life in Madison township. To this marriage were born six children. Baptized in the Washington Reformed church, where he received his early religious training, he, with his wife, became members of the church in 1908. He was very active in church work, having served as Sunday School teacher and superintendent of the Sunday School, and as elder of the church for many years. Although Mr. Rewerts was blind for many years, he was in good health until about a year ago when he suffered a stroke, after which he became gradually weaker. On January 8 of this year he broke his hip and was hospitalized for about a week and a half. He was brought to the Borneman home, where he passed away two days after his 78th birthday. Preceding him in death, besides his parents, were a brother and three sisters. Survivors include his wife; six children: John of Ackley; Frieda (Mrs. John T. Sessler) of Dumont; Walter of Ackley; Esther (Mrs. Ralph Ploeger) of Ackley; Mildred (Mrs. Earl Eisentrager) of Aplington; Johanna (Mrs. Vincent Bornemen) of Ackley; 13 grandchildren; three brothers: John of Dumont; Jerry of Ackley, and Leonard, of Kesley; five sisters: Aida (Mrs. George Johnson) of Lake City; Mrs. Margaret Freese of Dumont; Mrs. Henrietta Freese of Dumont; Mrs. Nellie Ter Veen of Cheyenne, Wyo., Elizabeth (Mrs. James Santee) of Ackley. (Ackley World Journal, Tues. 31 Jan 1957, submitted by Virginia Gorton Bonne) Sophie (Nolte) Rewerts Funeral services for Mrs. Rivert Rewerts were held on Thursday, May 15, 1958 in the home and in the Washington Reformed Church of Ackley with the Rev. R. J. Rozeboom officiating. She was buried in the church cemetery. Sophie Nolte Rewerts, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nolte, was born on May 19, 1887 in Franklin County. With her parents she moved to a farm south of Ackley in 1894. In 1908 she was married to Rivert Rewerts, and they lived most of their married life in Butler Co. To this union were born 6 children, John, Frieda, Walter, Esther, Mildred and Johanna. She was baptized and confirmed in St. John's Church of Ackley, and when she was married she had her membership transferred to the Washington Reformed Church of Ackley, where they were members the rest of their lives with the exception of a few years when they lived near Ackley. Those who preceded her in death were: her parents; one brother Henry and one sister Lydia; her husband, Mr. Rivert Rewerts; and one daughter, Johanna, Mrs. Vincent Borneman. Those who survive her are: five children, John of Ackley, Frieda (Mrs. John T. Sessler) of Dumont, Walter of Ackley, Esther (Mrs. Ralph Ploeger) of Ackley, Mildred (Mrs. Earl Eisentrager) of Aplington; 13 grandchildren; two brothers, Fred Nolte and Will Nolte, both of Ackley; and many other relatives and friends. On Saturday, May 3rd, she suffered a stroke and was taken to the Lutheran hospital in Hampton, where she passed away on Tuesday morning, May 13, 1958. (Ackley World Journal, Thurs. 22 May 1958, submitted by Virginia Gorton Bonne) Christian Fredrick Raisch Old Time Resident of Ackley Dies. Christ Raisch, 81, passed away Wednesday, February 21, [1951] at the Hampton hospital. He was born July 9, 1869, in Fellbach, Germany and came to Iowa in 1880 and resided on a farm near Faulkner. On March 30, 1896, he married Minnie Ricksmeier at Hampton. They made their home on a farm south of Faulkner until December 15, 1914, when they retired and moved to Ackley. In 1916 he purchased the coal business from Sam Liewen and managed it until 1938 when it was sold to George Roegner. Surviving are his widow; one daughter, Mrs. George Roegner, one sister, Mrs. Bertha Friz of Oakland, Calif.; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Rev. Frank Kroll will conduct the services Saturday at 2:45 at the home and 3:00 in the St. John's church. Burial will be made in Oakwood cemetery. (Courtesy Bernice Coordes; submitted by Virginia Gorton Bonne) Wilhelmine Louise (Ricksmeier) Raisch Mrs. C. F. Raisch died Thursday, August 20, at Ellsworth Hospital in Iowa Falls, where she had been a patient since August 3. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 22, in St. John's United Church of Christ with the Rev. John Roschen officiating. Burial was in Oakwood cemetery. Minnie Louise Raisch, daughter of Henry and Sophia Ricksmeier, was born March 16, 1878, in Shannon, Illinois. When three years old, she came to Ackley with her parents and lived on a farm northeast of town. On March 30, 1896, she was united in marriage to Christ F. Raisch at Hampton. They made their home on a farm a mile south of Faulkner and later moved to a farm about a mile south of Ackley. In December, 1914, they moved to Ackley, where she has continued to live. Since 1957 she has lived with her daughter, Mrs. Hulda Roegner. Mrs. Raisch was confirmed April 3, 1892 by the Rev. C. F. Off, and was a lifelong member of St. John's United Church of Christ. She is survived by her only child, Hulda (Mrs. Roegner); four grandchildren, Harold Roegner of Phoenix, Arizona; Irene (Mrs. Wayne Lawson) of Alden; Bernice (Mrs. Delmar [Delmer] Coordes), Ackley, and Gary Roegner, Jacksonville, Florida. Also surviving are seven great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Sailer and Mrs. Lydia Warneke. She was preceded in death by her husband in February, 1951, a son-in-law, George Roegner, October, 1953; her parents, one half-brother, three half-sisters, one brother and one sister. (Ackley World-Journal, Thurs. 27 Aug 1964, submitted by Virginia Gorton Bonne) Henry Richsmeier Henry Richtemeier [Ricksmeier], aged 67 years, died at the home of his son about five miles northeast of this city last Saturday, Feb. 4th, [1911] after an illness lasting about a week. He was born in Kalldorf, [Lippe-Detmold], Germany, on the first day of June, 1843, and came to America when he was twenty-five years old. He took up his residence in [Stephenson Co.] Illinois, where a year after he was married to Miss Sophia Stephen [Mrs. Sophia (Eichmeier) Steffen]. They came to Iowa in 1882 and moved onto the farm which is now owned by his son, Henry, and later took up their residence in Ackley, in 1898. His wife died about two years ago. He remained a resident of Ackley until last fall, when he went to reside with his son. He is survived by one son, Henry, at whose home he died, four daughters, one stepson and three stepdaughters, the daughters are: Mrs. Minnie Raisch, Mrs. L. [Lydia] Warneke, Mrs. Mary Sailer, and Mrs. Winnie [Alvina] Sessler. Funeral services were held Tuesday of this week at the residence of the son, Henry, north of town at 12 o'clock, after which the remains were brought to this city and services held in the Evangelical St. John's church, of which he has been a member ever since coming to Iowa. Rev. Meinzer conducted the services and interment was made in the Ackley cemetery. (Courtesy Bernice Coordes) Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne Mathilda Marie (Steffen) Richtsmeier Mrs. Mathilda Richtsmeier passed away Monday morning [21 Feb 1977] at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo. Funeral services were conducted at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23 at St. John's United Church of Christ with Rev. Stephen Hussing officiating. Interment was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. The Brandt-Fritz Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mathilda Marie Thielke Richtsmeier, daughter of August and Mathilda Steffen Thielke, was born in Hardin County, February 11, 1887. She was baptized in early infancy in St. John's Church. At school age, she attended country school near the home until the year 1900, then she attended a religious school in a little white school house near St. John's Church. In 1901, she was confirmed in that church and was a life long member. In 1909 Henry A. Richtsmeier and Mathilda were united in marriage at her parents' home in Hardin County. They started their home life on a rented farm in Franklin County and lived there until the year 1915 when they bought a farm which was also in Franklin County which they improved. They lived there until the year 1938, when they retired and moved to Ackley and their son took over farming the land. Henry Richtsmeier passed away in February 1942 and her son Roy Richtsmeier passed away in December 1970. Also preceding her in death were her parents, a brother and a sister. Surviving are her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Clara Richtsmeier, one granddaughter, Mrs. Darrel [Darrell] (Joan) Struck, one grandson, Marvin R. Richtsmeier and a great granddaughter, Dorann Rene Richtsmeier. (Courtesy Joan Struck, submitted by Virginia Gorton Bonne) Beulah (Frerichs) Ricksmeier Beulah (Frerichs) Ricksmeier, daughter of John and Tena (Heitland) Frerichs, was born in Butler Co., IA March 3, 1905. She spent her childhood on a farm near Faulkner, until she was 11, when her family moved to Ackley. While in high school she [played] the piano for silent movies at the Ackley Plaza Theater. She obtained her B.A. Degree in 1927 with an English major and German minor, then taught and was school principal at Dinsdale for several years. On March 17, 1932 she married Harry W. Ricksmeier, an Ackley attorney. Beulah worked with her husband in his office as secretary and tax accountant throughout his career as well as bookkeeping for the Rieken Limestone Co. and the Ackley Limestone Co. up until a year before her death. Together with her husband and later with her daughter they owned and operated Ricksmeier's Jewelry from 1963 to 1978. She was active in her community and enjoyed finding and keeping historical pictures and facts about Ackley. As a member of the Am. Assoc. of Univ. Women she was instrumental in the forming of the Ackley Public Library and a driving force in securing the new, present library building, served on the board first as secretary-treasurer until 1957, then as president until her death, was a longtime member of St. John's United Church of Christ and Crescent Club. On Monday, Sept. 23 she suffered a major heart attack and was taken to the Marshalltown Med. and Surgical Center. Her death came Thurs., Sep. 26 following surgery at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. Beulah was preceded in death by her parents, 6 infant brothers & sisters and her husband. Surviving, daughter, Harriett, son-in-law John Klein and their sons Robert & Gary; sister-in-law, Mrs. Lula Eichmeier. Her philosophy of life was "Keep working, doing, take part in community and church affairs, love people, read everything you can get your hands on to gain all the knowledge possible. Education is my life long goal." Services, Sun., St. John's, with Rev. William Rosenberg and Rev. Frank C. Kroll officiating, organ music played by Mark McClellan, Eulogy was given by Jim Daggs. Pallbearers were Randy Mills, Edward Waldorf, Darwin Munier, Jim Daggs, Frank Brennecke, and Jim Wessels. Ronnie Russell and Frank Fritz...ushers. Burial, Oakwood Cem. (Ackley World Journal, 3 Oct 1985, submitted by Virginia Gorton Bonne) Harry W. Ricksmeier Funeral services were conducted at St. John's United Church of Christ on Monday, April 19, for Harry W. Ricksmeier, who died Thursday night at Ellsworth Hospital in Iowa Falls. Rev. William A. Heins officiated at the services and interment was in Oakwood Cemetery. Harry W. Ricksmeier was born in Franklin County April 21, 1904 to Henry A. and Minnie Bartling Ricksmeier. He was confirmed at St. John's U.C.C. and graduated from Ackley High School in 1923. He attended night school at the Kent School of Law, Chicago, Illinois while employed by the Chicago Surface Lines. He was admitted to the Iowa State Bar in October of 1926. In 1932 he was joined in marriage to Beulah Frerichs. To this union was born a daughter, Harriet. Mr. Ricksmeier was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. He is survived by his wife, Beulah; his daughter, Harriett (Mrs. John) Klein; two grandsons, Robert and Gary Klein and one sister, Lula (Mrs. Simon) Eichmeier of Ackley. (Ackley World Journal, Thurs. 22 Apr 1971, submitted by Virginia Gorton Bonne) Henry A. Ricksmeier Henry A. Ricksmeier was born December 11, 1871, on a farm in Stevenson [Stephenson] county, near Freeport, Ill., and passed away at his home, after a prolonged illness, at 6:30 last Thursday morning, May 17. Mr. Ricksmeier was a son of Heinrich and Sophie Ricksmeier and came to Iowa with his parents who located on a farm north of Ackley. He was then nine years old and with his parents became affiliated with St. John's Evangelical Church, in which faith he was confirmed March 29, 1985...He was united in marriage June 11, 1896, with Miss Minnie Bartling. They made their home on a farm north of Ackley, except for a short period of time when they lived in Minnesota, until they moved to Ackley March 9, 1916, and here they resided until death separated them. As one of the oldest members of St. John's Evangelical and Reformed church, he did his part in making possible the building of the present sanctuary. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. Andrew Sessler; by two half sisters, Mrs. August Thielke and Mrs. Sophie Burkle [or Burkley]; one half brother, August Steffen, and by one son who died in infancy. He is survived by his wife, by one daughter, Mrs. Simon Eichmeier; by one son Harry W.; by three sisters: Mrs. John Sailer, Mrs. Christ Raisch, and Mrs. Lou Warnecke [Warneke]; one half sister, Mrs. Fred Nolte; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church, Rev. F. C. Kroll officiating. Burial occurred in Oakwood Cemetery. (Ackley World, Thurs. 24 May 1945) Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne Minnie (Bartling) Ricksmeier Funeral services were held for Mrs. Minnie Ricksmeier, 77, at 1:45 p.m. at the Simon Eichmeier home at 2:00 p.m. at the St. John's Evangelical and Reformed church Wednesday April 13, with Rev. Frank C. Kroll officiating. Burial was made in the Oakwood cemetery. Mrs. Ricksmeier died at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, April 10, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Simon Eichmeier, following a long illness due to infirmities of age. She was born Minnie Bartling, June 24, 1871, on a farm three miles west of Ackley, in Hardin county where she grew to womanhood. She was married to Henry Ricksmeier on June 11, 1896. He preceded her in death on May 17, 1945. The family lived on their farm in Butler county and later in Franklin county until the spring of 1916 when they retired and came into Ackley. Surviving are the daughter, Mrs. Simon Eichmeier, Ackley, and one son, Att'y Harry Ricksmeier, Ackley, five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one brother, William F. Bartling, Ackley. (Ackley World, Sat. 14 Apr 1949) Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne Sophia (Eickmeier) [Steffen] Ricksmeier The death of Mrs. Sophia Reiksmeier [Ricksmeier] occurred at the family home in this city Tuesday morning. Born in Germany on April 9, 1842, Mrs. Reiksmeier had only passed the age of 66 years and hence had not reached the allotted three score and ten. The cause of death is given by the attending physicians as Cholera morbus, although she had not been in the best of health for some time. The funeral services will be held today at one o'clock from the home and later at St. John's church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Meinzer. [She] was a kind and good mother. Besides her husband she leaves a family of seven daughters and two sons to mourn for her, Mrs. August Thielke, Mrs. G. Burkle, Mrs. Christ Raisch, Mrs. Andrew Sessler, Mrs. Warneke, Mrs. Fred Nolte and Mrs. John Sailer, a son living in Nebraska [August Steffen] and Henry living north of Ackley. (Courtesy Bernice Coordes) [Sophia died 27 Oct 1908.] Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne Lydia (Nolte) Rigbers Mrs. Rigbers 36 years old, whose maiden name was Lydia Nolte, died Tuesday night at her home six miles northeast of Iowa Falls. She had been ill the past six weeks of heart trouble. She is survived by her husband, her parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Fred Nolte, Sr., and two children, one 4 years old and the other a babe born November 2. Two brothers, Fred and Will, and one sister, Mrs. Sophia Reiderts [Rewerts], of near Dumont, also survive. Funeral services were held Saturday at St. John's Evangelical church in Ackley, Rev. Seybold in charge, and burial was in Oakwood cemetery. The services were largely attended by relatives and friends of the family who are called to mourn. Her sudden death, leaving a three weeks' old baby, is unusually pathetic. (Ackley World Journal, Thurs. 3 Dec 1925, submitted by Virginia Gorton Bonne) Hulda (Raisch) Roegner Mrs. Hulda Raisch Roegner, was born January 4, 1897, in Franklin County, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christ F. Raisch. She received her education in the rural school of that district. On November 12, 1919 she was married to George Roegner by the Rev. E. Seybold in the parental C. F. Raisch home. Four children were born to this union, Harold, Irene, Bernice and Gary. Mr. and Mrs. Roegner made their home in Ackley. Mrs. Roegner was a member of the St. John's United Church of Christ. She is survived by three children, Irene (Mrs. Wayne) Lawson of Alden, Bernice (Mrs. Delmer) Coordes of Ackley and Gary Roegner of Jacksonville, Florida; nine grandchildren, Harold Roegner, Jr., Marcia Roegner, Steve and Jeff Lawson; Christine, Charlotte and Craig Coordes and Tanya and Trace Roegner. Mrs. Roegner was preceded in death by her parents; her husband and a son, Harold. [Hulda d, 6 May 1968](Courtsey Berniece Coordes, submitted by Virginia Gorton Bonne) Mary Sophia L. (Ricksmeier) Sailer Mrs. Mary Sailer passed away at Ellsworth Hospital in Iowa Falls on Tuesday evening, December 3 [1974]. She was born on January 21st, 1876, reaching the age of 98 years, 10 months and 14 days. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Sophia Monahan of Chicago, Illinois and one son, Paul of Ackley. She was preceded in death by her husband, John; two daughters, Lydia and Matilda; three sisters and one brother and by three half-sisters [and 1 half-brother, August Steffen]. Final rites were conducted Monday afternoon at St. John's United Church of Christ with Rev. Stephen Hussing officiating. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery. [Died 03 Dec 1974] (Ackley World , Tues. 17 Dec 1974) Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne Alvina Sessler Funeral services for Mrs. Alvina Sessler, whose death occurred at her home during the night of Saturday, were held Tuesday afternoon; a short service at the residence, thence to St. John's Evangelical church, the Rev. E. Seybold officiating. Mrs. Sessler had experienced a great deal of sickness during the several years prior to her death; she had undergone several surgical operations in the hope of being afforded relief; they were temporary. Her last illness was comparatively brief. She was in her 59th year, having been born near Shannon, Illinois, October 11, 1873. Mr. Sessler's death occurred in 1918. Two daughters survive, Mrs. Lou Bleeker, near Cleves, Mrs. Fred Haupt, west of Ackley. A son John, died several months ago. Three sisters, one brother and other relatives survive. (Ackley World-Journal, Thurs. 9 Mar 1933, from Harriett Ricksmeier Klein) Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne Andrew Sessler The funeral of Andrew Sessler occurred at the home of the deceased one mile south of Ackley at 12:30 p.m. and at St. John's Evangelical church at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, February 3. The seating capacity of the church was taxed to its utmost with friends and acquaintances who had come to pay this last tribute of respect. His sudden death from heart failure has left the home destitute of the husband and father. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Ernst Seybold and by Rev. George Meinzer at the residence and church and a song by the choir at the grave. The body was laid at rest in Pleasant Hill cemetery. Andrew Sessler was born December 4, 1863 in Neilusheim, Amt Schwetzingen, Baden, Germany. At the age of nine he came to this country with his parents and they made their home on a farm in Grundy county. Here he grew to maturity. On January 4, 1893, he was united in marriage to Miss Alvina Ricksmeier and together they began housekeeping on a farm in Grundy county. In 1901 they removed to the farm in Hardin county one mile south of Ackley which is the present family home. Mr. Sessler leaves to mourn his loss his widow and three children, viz., Mrs. George Bleeker, and John Sessler and Clara Sessler still at home. Other relatives are his brother, Jacob Sessler, of La Mesa, Cal., and three sisters; Mrs. August Voy of Franklin county, near Ackley; Mrs. Uhde of Marshalltown and Mrs. Parsons of Canada. It was impossible for the brother and sister from a distance to be present at the funeral. The following named relatives from out of town attended: Mrs. Louie Uhde of Marshalltown and Mrs. August Voy, Franklin Co.; August Steffen of Battle Creek, Neb. [half-brother of Andrew's wife], nephew, Andrew Sessler, Britton, S. Dak.; niece, Mrs. M. Stevens of Marshalltown and cousin, Louis Sessler of Canastota, S. Dak. (clipping, dated 7 Feb 1918, from Bernice Coordes) Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne John Henry Sessler John Henry Sessler was born October 5th, 1895 in Grundy County, Iowa, as a son of Andrew Sessler and his wife Alvina, nee Ricksmeier. In their effort to bring him up in a Christian way, they presented him to the Lord in baptism on April 12, 1896. In due time he received religious instructions under the supervision of his pastor, the Rev. G. Meinzer and on April 9th, 1911 he affirmed his baptismal vows in confirmation. On November 7th, 1919 he was united in marriage with Lena Richtsmeier of Ackley. One child, Lucille, was born to this union. His father died January 29, 1918 and some time later his mother left the home farm south of Ackley and moved to town. John tenanted the farm since that time. About two years ago he was forced to seek medical aid and went to Rochester, Minn. only to learn that he was suffering from a complication of diseases. In spite of all efforts put forth to find relief, no lasting and permanent relief could be found. After severe suffering, he finally found relief in death, which came to him in the early morning of Monday, May 30th, 1932. He leaves his wife and daughter, his mother, his two sisters and their families and many other relatives and friends to mourn his passing. Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday, June 1st, by the pastor of St. John's Evangelical church. A large company of people gathered at the church to pay tribute to the memory of the deceased. Interment was made in Oakwood cemetery. (Courtesy Bernice Coordes, submitted by Virginia Gorton Bonne) Oliver J. Smith Vancouver, Wash., Sept. 29. Special The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon and Ellsworth Post No. 2 G. A. R., will conduct services at the graveside in the Military Cemetery. Mr. Smith is survived by the widow and two sons, Cecil Z. Smith and Paul M. Smith. The sons live in Portland. Mr. Smith served as superintendent of the Congregational Church and was formerly adjutant of the local G. A. R. (Oregonian, Published September 30, 1914) Justin Ryker Swick Justin Ryker Swick, 2 months of age, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2011, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls. Justin Ryker Swick was born May 15, 2011, at Mary Greeley Hospital, Ames, Iowa, the son of Mary Mae [Brindle] and Ryan L. Swick. He is survived by his parents: Ryan and Mary Swick of Alden, Iowa; his brothers: Riley Swick and Jacob Swick of Alden, Iowa; his maternal grand parents: Duane Brindle of Amana, Iowa and Janelle Tjarks of Princeton, Missouri; his paternal grand parents: Marvin and Carla Swick of Ponca, Nebraska; his maternal great grand parents: Richard and Edna Anderson of Princeton, Missouri, Alice Swick of Dixon, Nebraska; and his aunt: Jill Brindle of Princeton, Missouri, Tina and Todd Brennan of Newcastle, Nebraska, and Crystal and Mike Paden of Newcastle, Nebraska. [Newspaper name unavailable, Submitted by: Duane Brindle] August Thielke Coming to Ackley with his parents, from Freeport, Illinois, more than fifty years ago, August Thielke died at the family home during the afternoon of Thursday last, [6 Aug 1925] following an illness that had kept him confined to the house several months. The greater portion of his life was spent on the farm, west of town, but with his family he became a resident of Ackley several years ago. He was born in Hanover, Germany, July 18, 1848 and came to America with his parents at the age of four years. Deceased is survived by his wife, two daughters and a son, a brother, Henry, and two sisters, besides his grandchildren. Industrious and a hard-worker through all the years, honored and respected by all who knew him. Funeral services were held at the home and at St. John's Evangelical church, Sunday afternoon, the remains being interred in Oakwood cemetery. The services, conducted by the pastor, Rev. E. Seybold, were largely attended. (From Joan Struck collection, submitted by Virginia Gorton Bonne) Mathilda (Steffen Thielke Mrs. August Thielke (nee Mathilda Steffen) was born December 2, 1864, near Freeport, Ill. She came to Ackley in August, 1881. She was united in marriage with August Thielke June 25, 1885. They resided on a farm until Mr. Thielke's death August 6, 1925, after which Mrs. Thielke remained on the farm with her son Henry. In March, 1938, they and (their daughter and son-in-law) Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Richtsmeier removed to Ackley from the farm. Mrs. Thielke's health had been failing the past few years, but she died after a short illness, due to asthma and influenza, having reached the age of 79 years, 1 month, and 13 days. Three children survive: Mrs. Mathilda Richtsmeier, Mrs. Lydia Patton, and one son Henry. Five grandchildren; four great grandchildren; one step-brother, Henry Ricksmeier; three step-sisters; Mrs. John Sailer, Mrs. Chris Raisch, Mrs. Louis Warnecke; one full sister, Mrs. Amelia Nolte. Funeral service was conducted Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 18, at St. John's Evangelical Church, Rev. E. Seybold in charge. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery. (Ackley World Journal , 20 Jan 1944, submitted by Virginia Gorton Bonne) Henry Tholen Eldora, Ia., Feb. 9 - Henry Tholen, the 5 year old son of Peter Tholen, section boss for the Iowa Central railroad at Steamboat Rock, fell from the Steamboat Rock wagon bridge, a distance of twenty feet, striking his head on the ice and causing compound fracture of the skull. He died within an hour. (Omaha World Herald, Omaha, Nebraska, Published February 10, 1894) Matilda Jane (Sailer) Treat Word of the death, on Tuesday, of Mrs. Clyde Treat at her home at Buena Park, California, was received by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Sailer, on that day. Pneumonia followed an attack of influenza, which resulted in death. Mrs. Treat, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Sailer, was born April 23, 1899 in the family home near Faulkner. Matilda Jane attended Ackley High School from which she was graduated in 1919. She was graduated from Iowa State College, Ames, where she was a Home Economics major. She took graduate work at Denver, Colo., and later received her Master's degree at California U., at Pasadena. For eight years she was a high school teacher, four of which were spent at Taft, Calif. in summer of 1927 she toured Europe. On June 15, 1929 she was united in marriage to Mr. Clyde Royal Treat at Los Angeles, Calif. Besides her husband, she is survived by her parents, two sisters, Mrs. C. L. Monahan of Chicago, and Miss Lydia at home; one brother, Paul, also of Ackley. Mr. Treat has also been seriously ill and doubt was held concerning his being able to make to journey to Iowa, but last reports were to the effect that he would accompany the earthly remains of his wife to Ackley. [Died 15 Feb 1938] (Courtesy Bernice Coordes) Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne William L. Walker William L. Walker, who had been making his home with his daughter, Mrs. Arland V. Stall, died at 8:00 A.M. Thursday as the result of old age complications at the Marathon county hospital where he had been a patient for some time. Funeral services were held at 1:30 P.M. at the Methodist church in Colby, Rev. C. Paul Nulton officiating, and internment was made in the Colby cemetery. Pall bearers were Art. Schmidt, Louis Schmutzler, George Carr, Louie Sachse, Emil Wolk and Fred Wolk. Those in charge of the flowers were Laureen Laughead and Doris Crossgrove. Mr. Walker was born in Somerset county, Pennsylvania, in 1863, and spent his boyhood and young manhood in that state. In 1892 he moved to Hardin county, Iowa, and was married to Mande Willslogle at Elora, Iowa, two years later. The couple resided there until Jan. 23, 1928, when Mrs. Walker died and Mr. Walker came here to make his home with his daughter, Mrs. Arland V. Stall. Those who knew him will remember him as a kind, loving father and a quiet likable man who attended strictly to his own affairs. Surviving children are Mrs. Arland V. Stall of Colby, Stanley E. Walker, of Compton, Cal., Mrs. Frank Koss of Anderson, Ind., and Mrs. Kenneth D. Evans of Greenwood, Ind., also seven grand children. [Colby Phonograph (Colby, Clark County, Wis.) Thursday, 2 Sept. 1937; transcribed by Marla Zwakman] Lura Luella (McFarland) Webb Lakota American: Mrs. Frank Webb, who formerly resided here with her husband, died suddenly at the home of her parents in Eldora, Iowa, on Monday of last week. The following account of her death was taken from the Eldora Leader: The people of Eldora were greatly shocked Monday morning to learn of the sudden death of Mrs. Frank Webb at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. McFarland. She was taken suddenly ill Sunday morning and grew worst until her death. The difficulty was a mystery until a post mortem examination revealed a ruptured blood vessel. Her maiden name was Lura Luella McFarland and she was born near Radcliff, March 16, 1886. She was marred to Frank Webb, Sept. 16, 1903. One child was born to this marriage, Luella. Mr. Webb was in Montana at some place where the telegram failed to reach him. The funeral services were held in the Baptist church, at 2:30 o'clock, Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Stanley officiating. The Rebecca lodge, of which the deceased was a member, was present in a body. (Grand Forks Herald, Grand Forks, North Dakota, Published September 27, 1910) Daniel Williams Daniel Williams, a young man of Iowa Falls, was drowned a few days ago in the Iowa River. [Sioux City Journal (9 May 1873) transcribed by FoFG MZ] 
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