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Jackson County, Iowa Obituaries Page 3Benjamin J. Anderson Benjamin J. Anderson, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson, at their home, Fulton, Iowa, January 28, 1891, aged 3 1/2 months, cause pneumonia. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Jackson County, Iowa, Published February 4, 1891] Return to Obit Index Rev. James Anderson Oldest Odd Fellow in Iowa Dies. A special dispatch to the press states that Rev. James Anderson died at his home at Rockwell, Iowa, on Saturday last, the 23d inst. Rev. Anderson will be well and kindly remembered by the residents of Sabula and vicinity, where he preached in the Congregational church a number of years. He is said to have been the oldest Odd Fellow in the state. [Sabula Gazette, September 30, 1893, reprinted in the Jackson Sentinel, October 5, 1893] Return to Obit Index Robert L. Armstrong Pvt. Robert L. Armstrong Dies at Camp Shelby LaMotte--The many friends of the Gerald Armstrong family were grieved to hear of the death of their son, Robert L. Armstrong, which occurred in Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Pvt. Robinson is survived by his father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald T. Armstrong; sister, Geraldine Armstrong, of the nurse's staff in Finley Hospital, Dubuque; two half-brothers, Roger and Gerald; and two half-sisters, Carol and Janice, all of Cedar Rapids. The funeral was held in Farley Saturday Return to Obit Index Eva Nabb Barrows The body of the late Mrs. Harry Barrows, who died Wednesday morning at 11:15 a.m., at Clinton, Iowa, following a two weeks illness, was brought to Maquoketa and funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Free Methodist Church with the pastor, Rev. C. M. Cuningham officiating and interment was made in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Eva Nabb was born in Jackson County in 1881 and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nabb of near Maquoketa. She was 44 years, 2 months, and 7 days of age at the time of her demise. She is survived by her husband, two sons, Orville and Rossem, and one daughter, Mrs. J. D. McCarthy of Kansas City, Mo. Two sisters, Mrs. Van Valtenburg, of Monticello, and Mrs. Herman Walendorf of Maquoketa. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published June 23, 1925, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Harry Bausch Relatives here received word Sunday that Harry Bausch of Bozeman, Montana, had died suddenly during the night. The funeral will be held in Bozeman. He was born on a farm near Bellevue, Feb. 9, 1891, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Bausch. He grew to young manhood here but has made his home in Montana for many years. He leaves his widow, three brothers, Charles and Glenn, both of Montana and T. W. Bausch of Bellevue; three sisters, Mrs. F. E. Glade of Stillwater, Minn, and Mrs. George Glade and Mrs. Joseph Beeler of Bellevue. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published Nov. 15, 1940] Return to Obit Index John Bennett John Bennett was born Jan. 15, 1843, at Vita Grand, Illinois and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Stoll, on Nov. 1st, 1912. Mr. Bennett was the oldest son of a family of six, three boys and three girls. He grew to manhood in the little town of Apple River, Illinois, working in the mines until he went to the West in the time of the gold rush, enduring many hardships of the earlier days. He was married to Mrs. Emeline Brundage in the year 1881, who preceded him to the great beyond on March 11, 1912. To this union were born three children, Mrs. John Stoll of Preston, Iowa, Mrs. Delbert French of Chicago, Illinois and Mrs. Arthur Hartman of Oxford Junction, Iowa. Mrs. Bennett was the mother of six children by her first union and Mr. Bennett took up the reins of husband and father raising the large family. He had been ailing for the past five years but was always able to work until the last six months. Mr. Bennett came to Maquoketa twenty-nine years ago and made this his home until his recent bereavement, then went to Preston, Iowa to live with his daughter. Since then he has been confined to his bed most of the time. Two weeks ago he was taken bad and never recovered. He leaves to mourn his loss, besides his three daughters, five step-children, two sisters, Mrs. Angeline Menzimer and Mrs. George Evans, of Apple River, Illinois, two brothers, S. H. Bennett of Platteville, Wisconsin, and W. P. Bennett of Montana. The funeral was held at the home of Mary McTierat, 10:00 Monday, Nov. 14, 1912, Rev. B. B. Keister of the Methodist Church officiating. [Jackson Sentinel, Published November 8, 1912, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Hannah Gibson Bickford Mrs. Elijah Bickford, whose sickness we have mentioned frequently in the news, died at her home in Monmouth, Thursday, about 5 o'clock p.m. She had been in failing health for some time and her death was not unexpected. In the death of Mrs. Bickford, Monmouth loses a lady highly esteemed and a pioneer in the county. Her maiden name was Miss Hannah Gibson, a sister of the writer. She was born in Meigs County, Ohio, July 29, 1834, but removed in the Spring of 1851 with her parents, to the community where she died. She was wedded to Elijah Bickford, October 13, 1853. With the exception of a few years residence at Monticello, Iowa, they have made their home in Jackson County. The results of this union were five children-three boys and two girls. A husband and three children, one daughter and two boys survive her, while two have long since preceded her. She was a most kind and affectionate sister, wife and mother, as well as a good, quiet and congenial woman. Yes, the angel of death has stolen in and carried away the best earthly friend of this household. She will be sadly missed. We may seek new friends, but none can ever fill a mother's place. Only when she is gone to return no more, that we look back with a heart full of remorse for some neglect we have shown her. The burial took place Saturday afternoon at the Monmouth Cemetery, Rev. John Bretnall officiating. The funeral was largely attended by relatives and friends. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published February 1, 1894] Return to Obit Index William Chaplin Boardman William Chaplin Boardman was born in Norwich, Vermont, March 22nd 1804. He was married to Mary Benton, February 22, 1831. He departed this life April 28th, 1884, aged 80 years 1 month and 6 days. The first of the American branch of the family settled in Ipswich, Massachusetts, only 17 years after the Mayflower made port in the New World and a grandmother of the departed was a lineal descendant of Governor John Carver who landed at Plymouth Rock in 1620. Thus Thomas C. Boardman was of both Puritan and Pilgrim stock, like those rugged men he had a will of his own, and like them, life with him, was a long battle with spiritual foes. Though in this struggle he would have been the last man to claim that he was always victorious, there can be no doubt that he proposed to be a Christian man. He confessed this purpose by uniting with the church in his early life and constant attendance upon divine worship. He went to meeting the Sabbath after he was 80 years old at considerable risk to himself. It was his last appearance at a public gathering. His interest in religious philanthropic affairs revealed itself in acts more than in words. After the departure of his wife his main responsibility seemed to be to make good disposition of his property when he should cease to need it. More than a year before his death he deeded a Parsonage to the Congregational Society on condition of receiving interest on the cost until his departure. He made a bequest of $1,000 to the cause of the Foreign Missions and willed a like amount to the Iowa Congregational Home Mission Society. He also gave $5,000 for the public library in Maquoketa, and $1,000 for the education of a son of his pastor. These acts speak for themselves. May his mantle fall on men of modest means and men of large means here and everywhere! We shall see him carrying flowers to Mary's grave no more. We shall miss him swinging his cane along the street day by day, hereafter. On the Sabbath his pastor will no more look down upon his beautiful white head bowed in worship, or shining in the light streaming through his memorial window. His work seems to be done but his influence will remain. His purpose to be a Christian man will affect us still. His use of his means to give this place a good Public Library will constantly bless the homes of Maquoketa and his beneficent plans will go forward on their mission of mercy and shed their fragrance on his memory. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published May 8, 1884] Return to Obit Index Jessie (Gregg) Boomershine The funeral service was held Sunday at the Reformed church for Mrs. Jessie Boomershine, who died at an Independence hospital Thursday evening. The Rev. C. Edw. Holyoke officiated and was assisted by the Rev. Edward Mohr. Members of the Eastern Stars attended in a body. Interment was made in Mt. Hope cemetery. Pallbearers were Dale Easten. M. K. Miller, Frank Sodeman, Henry Glahn, Charles Lonschwager and William Kirkelbach. Mrs. Nora Geldin, Mrs. James Campbell and Mrs. F. F. Brown were in charge of the floral offerings. Jessie Gregg was born Feb. 24, 1867 near Tiffin, O., and was educated in the schools there, graduating from high school and later entering Heidelberg college. On Jan. 1, 1895 she was united in marriage with Rev. D. F. Boomershine of Maquoketa, Iowa, where the home was established. She had been in failing health for the past eight years, influenza and pneumonia bringing on the final crisis. She died at 11 p.m. Thursday, March 8 at the age of 67 years. She is survived by a brother, Maxwell Gregg, and one sister, Nellie Gregg, both of Tiffin, O., and Ethel Wintersteen, to whom she had been a foster mother for more than twenty years. Her husband preceded her in death Feb. 19, 1932. Mrs. Boomershine was a member of the Tuesday club and of the Order of the Eastern Star. [Jackson Sentinel, Published March 13, 1934, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Joseph Cox Burke Mr. and Mrs. Henry Burke, former residents of Bernard neighborhood, mourn the loss of their infant son, Joseph Cox Burke, aged 7 months, whose remains were interred in the North Garry Owen cemetery last Friday. [Maquoketa Excelsior-Record, Published Jan. 9, 1920] Return to Obit Index Fred Burmeister Died on Wednesday, May 12, 1886, Mr. Fred Burmeister, of consumption, aged thirty-eight years, four months and twelve days. Mr. Burmeister was born in Hadenstaten, Prussia, January 6, 1848 and emigrated to America in 1868 and settled first at DeWitt, and engaged with Mr. Jacobs as clerk. Upon completion of the C. M. & St. Paul Railroad and the steady and rapid growth of Oxford Junction, he was induced to take a situation with Messrs. Organ & Germond, and upon their closing out their business, he was employed by C. M. Sanborn & Son in their large grocery store in this city. Mr. Burmeister had been ill for the past year, and was compelled to give up, although reluctantly, in January instant. He was an efficient and industrious clerk and was well liked by the numerous customers of Mr. Sanborn. He leaves an amiable and affectionate wife and two children. He was insured for $2,000, for the benefit of his wife and children. Jackson Lodge No. 33, I. O. O. F., conducted the funeral services, assisted by the Knights of Pythias and Legion of Honor. Notwithstanding the continued rain storm during the services, the three lodges were all well represented, there being between 80 and 90 in procession. There was a delegation of fifteen gentlemen from Oxford Junction present. They were brother members of the two secret orders to which the deceased belonged, the Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias. They came over on the morning train and returned in the evening. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published May 20, 1886] Return to Obit Index Robert Cavnaugh Tech. Sgt. Robert Cavnaugh Dies In Action War Department Makes Announcement Tech. Sgt. Robert J. Cavnaugh, 27, former Maquoketan, was killed in action in Italy, according to a message received Tuesday night by his sister, Mrs. J. C. O'Brien, of Cascade. Robert Cavnaugh is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Cavnaugh of Cascade. Before he entered the service in May 1942, he was employed by the Iowa State Highway Commission. He was married to Ruth Manderscheid, of Bellevue, at Trenton, New Jersey, December 14, 1943, and left for overseas the same month. In addition to his wife, in Bellevue, he is survived by five sisters, Mrs. J. C. Craeys, of Victor; Mrs. O'Brien, of Cascade; Mrs. Henry Digman, of Worthington; Miss Carrie Cavnaugh, of Delhi, and Sister Mary Joannes, BVM, of Iowa City, and one brother, Fred Cavnaugh, of Delhi. [Jackson Sentinel, Published April 28, 1944, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Donald Cheney Pvt. Donald Cheney Meets Death in Army Camp BELLEVUE--Pvt. Donald Cheney, 22, was killed in an accident Monday night, at Lake Murray, Ardmore, Oklahoma, it was learned here Tuesday by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cheney. No particulars were available. Private Cheney was born in Bellevue and graduated from the Bellevue High School. He had been in the service since December 11, 1942. Funeral services will be held in Bellevue. [Jackson Sentinel, Published March 31, 1944, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Getty Maria Elwood Clark Getty Maria Elwood was born in Mercer county, Penn., March 14, 1824, and died at the home of her daughter, Mr. C. R. Crane, March 27, 1902, at the age of 78 years, 1 week and 6 days. She was married to Geo. R. Clark on March 16, 1844. Her husband preceded her to the other world, March 13, 1882. To this union was born six children, one of them died in infancy, the other five remain to mourn the loss of a most beloved and devoted mother. She with her family came to Iowa in 1851, where she has since resided. She was converted and joined the M. E. church in 1849, of which she has been a faithful member for over sixty-two years, ever being loyal to her church by her life, an example showing great faith in her Savior. Having been a great sufferer for about a year, she longed for the rest promised unto all who shall come unto Him. The family, the church and the community have suffered a real loss in her death. Here was a splendid type of life and character. The funeral was conducted at the M. E. church in Elwood by the pastor, Rev. H. F. Wyatt. The relatives have the sincere sympathy of the community [Jackson Sentinel, Published April 2, 1902, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Ray Conkling CONKLING LOSES LIFE IN CHICAGO HOTEL FIRE Ray Conkling, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Conkling, lost his life early last Sunday morning when he was burned to death in the fire which destroyed the Adams Hotel on West Madison Street in Chicago. His body was recovered from the top floor of the 4 story building. The remains were shipped to the Kempter-Egelhof Funeral Home on Tuesday and the funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Ray Conkling was born in Bellevue in 1888 and grew up here. He left Bellevue when a young man to seek his fortune in other parts. He is survived by his mother, who resides with a daughter, Mrs. Maud Wells and one brother, Roscoe. His father and a brother, Elmer preceded him in death. Rev. L. Nelson conducted the services and the casket was borne by the following: Grover Bittner, Lloyd Keil, C. C. Bisdorf, H. J. Kueter, Ray Mootz and George Zehnter. Dr. and Mrs. E. A. Wells and daughter of Barrington, Illinois, accompanied the remains to Bellevue. [Bellevue Leader, Bellevue, Iowa, Published December 23, 1943] Return to Obit Index George Cornell Mrs. G. B. Orcutt received a telegram Monday afternoon which conveyed the news that her brother George Cornell, passed away at his home in Gurnee, Illinois, Monday morning, May 6. Mr. Cornell was about 73 years old, was a Civil War veteran and had been in poor health for a long time. In 1869 he was united in marriage to Miss Emma Scarborough, who passed away several months ago. Mr. Cornell resided in Maquoketa several years in his younger days. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published May 7, 1918] Return to Obit Index Catherine Floyd Correll At her home in the 4th ward of Maquoketa, at 6:05 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, 1903, of paralysis, Mrs. Catherine Floyd Correll, aged nearly 89 years. Deceased was born in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, August 11, 1814, and in early life moved with her people to Wayne County, Ohio, where she was married. She came with her husband and family to Iowa in 1854 and in 1855 settled on a farm in Berlin Township, Clinton County, where she resided until 1894, two years after the death of her husband, when she moved to Maquoketa. Deceased was an excellent woman, the mother of a large family and always devoted to her domestic affairs. Six of her eight children survive her, to-wit: A. B., and Maria Correll, Marion, Samuel and Levi Correll, Parsons, Kansas; David Correll, Odebolt, Iowa. Always conscientious and God-fearing it was in her 85th year that Mrs. Correll joined the Reformed Church in Maquoketa and remained a faithful member to her death. The funeral was held from the home at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, Rev. D. F. Boomershine officiating, and the remains laid to rest beside those of her husband in the Berlin Township Cemetery. [Maquoketa Record, Published April 22, 1903, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Dr. A. Crawford Former Miles Doctor Dies. Dr. A. Crawford of Mt. Vernon, formerly of Miles, passed away suddenly at his home in Mt. Vernon, Saturday, Jan. 10th. Dr. Crawford was called to Miles only a few weeks ago to attend the funeral of his mother. This doubly sad on the rest of the family. [Maquoketa Excelsior-Record, Published January 9, 1920] Return to Obit Index George E. Delavan Iowa's First Game Warden Dies In California George E. Delavan, Iowa's first state fish and game warden, died recently at the age of 93, in Los Angeles, California, where he had made his home since 1904. Mr. Delavan was born in Wilson County, New York, in 1851, but came to Iowa and settled in Maquoketa as a boy. He learned the printing trade in Anamosa and published papers in Greene and Estherville. The first state fish and game warden was appointed by an enactment of the extra session of the 26th General Assembly in 1897. Delavan served until April 1, 1901, at a salary of $1200 per year and was succeeded by George A. Lincoln. [Jackson Sentinel, Published October 27, 1944, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Carrie Wendel Edwards Carrie Wendel Edwards, 79, took her own life by hanging early Wednesday evening at the home of her nephew, Cecil Wendel, where she had made her home since coming here from Chicago several months ago. She had suffered a paralytic stroke two months ago. She is survived by two brothers, George Wendel of Maquoketa, and Edward of Rock Island, and one sister, Mrs. Emma Parker of Clinton. Several brothers and sisters preceded her in death. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wendel. She was married to Earl Edwards, who died 30 years ago. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 o'clock Saturday at Buchner's chapel. Rev. Harry Green officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery. [Jackson Sentinel, Published October 27, 1944, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Andreas Ehl ANDREAS EHL passed away at his home six miles east of Andrew on March 16, 1903, at 11 a.m., at the age of 68 years, 9 months, 22 days. He was born in Kleinholback Nassan, Germany, May 24, 1834. He was the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Ehl. In April, 1864, he was married to Miss Sophia Bornwasser and to this union was born nine children, six sons and three daughters, two of the former preceding the father in infancy. The surviving ones are Wm. J., Henry P., John J., Katie E., Louis L., Christ G., and Carrie W., who together with the bereaved wife, one brother and sister and many other relatives mourn the loss of a loving Christian husband and father. In 1868, he came to Pennsylvania to seek his fortune and was quite successful. Sometime after he returned to his native land and remained some years, when in August, 1880 he sailed for America a second time, this time bringing his family with him, and settling near Andrew, Jackson County, Iowa, where he lived until his death. [Maquoketa Excelsior, Published April 10, 1903] Return to Obit Index James Ehl River Tragedy A happy family outing turned into a tragedy Sunday night when five year old James Edward Ehl of Maquoketa was found drowned at Sabula. Members of the Sabula Rescue Squad and Jackson County Sheriff Clarence Hinke, Jr. recovered the body of the child about 8:45 p.m. after making a two hour search of the area around Ehl's Marina. The boy, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Ehl, 413 North Fifth apparently walked out the door of the Harold Ehl home and fell off the bank into the water. No one saw the youth leave and apparently he drowned in eight to ten feet of water close to the shore. According to Hinke the water drops off fast at the site. The body was recovered on the first dragging of the area. Funeral services for James Edward Ehl, age five are scheduled to be held Tuesday, July 9th at 2 p.m. at W. G. Carson & Son Funeral Home, Maquoketa. The Rev. Vernon Dorn of Maquoketa First Baptist Church will officiate with burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery. James Edward Ehl was born June 4, 1963 in Maquoketa, the son of Alfred and Margaret Luckiesh Ehl. He is survived by his parents; two sisters, Nancy and Carol Ann, both at home; his maternal grandfather, Edward Luckiesh of Maquoketa; and his paternal grandfather, Chris Ehl of Sabula. [Maquoketa Community Press, Published July 9, 1968, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index James Esmay SABULA GAZETTE [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published April 2, 1903] Return to Obit Index Arnold Evans On Friday, September 22nd, death entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. Nic Evans and took from their circle their youngest and dearly beloved son, Arnold, aged 12 days. The funeral took place at 9 a.m. Sunday at St. Peter's Church, Springbrook, and was largely attended. The Rev. Father Knapstein officiating. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published October 5, 1893] Return to Obit Index Theodore Fischer At his home in Tete des Morts township, Friday, June 15, 1894, of general debility, Theodore Fischer, aged 73 years. Deceased was born in Westphalia, a province in western Prussia, January 1, 1821, and came to America in 1840, settling first in St. Louis. When the war broke out with Mexico, he enlisted with the United States Army and fought valiantly for 14 months. He received a badge of honor from the government thereafter, showing the battles in which he fought. It was in 1848 that he moved to Tete des Morts and took up a claim of 160 acres, where he has resided ever since, except eight months service that he again gave his adopted country in the War of the Rebellion, where he suffered injury to and final loss of one eye. He was the father of fourteen children, eight of whom are living as follows: Mrs. Kate Gell, Denver, Colorado; Mrs. Anna Kalmes, John and Henry Fischer, St. Donatus; August and Anton Fischer, Dubuque; Mrs. Caroline Evens, LaMotte; Theodore Fischer, Maquoketa. Six of the children were present at the funeral. His first wife died in early womanhood and his second wife preceded him to the grave nearly eighteen years ago. The funeral took place at the St. Donatus Catholic Church last Sunday at 10 o'clock and notwithstanding the rainstorm many friends and neighbors were present to pay their last respects to this good man. Rev. Father Rottler officiated and the remains laid peacefully to rest in the family burial lot in the cemetery adjoining the church. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Published Iowa June 21, 1894] Return to Obit Index Rozella Geiger Rozella E. Geiger, Former Maquoketa Resident, Is Dead. Mrs. Rozella Evelyn Geiger, 31, former Maquoketa resident, died Saturday at her home in Davenport. She had been in ill health for the last four years. Rozella Schumann, daughter of Alvina Schumann and the late Carl Schumann, was born Jan. 1, 1915, in Maquoketa. She received her education in the Maquoketa and Davenport schools and was married to Oscar Geiger, may 16, 1943, in Davenport. She was a member of the Newcomb Memorial Presbyterian church. Her father died April 3, 1944. Survivors include her husband, her mother, of Davenport; four brothers, Laurence Schumann, Seguin, Texas; Raymond, Brookville, Ohio; and Arnold and LaVerne Schumann, both of Davenport; and three sisters. Mrs. Bernice Jansen, Elwood; Mrs. Inez Davison, Maquoketa; and Mrs. Dorothy Kingsbury, Davenport. Funeral service was held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in a Davenport chapel, with burial there. Relatives from a distance attending the service included Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Schumann and daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Geiger and son of Texas, and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Schumann, of Ohio. Return to Obit Index Mary J. Brown Gibson At her home in the First Ward, Maquoketa, Wednesday evening, October 1, 1902, of typhoid fever, Mrs. Wm. A. Gibson, aged nearly 58 years. Mrs. Gibson's severe illness was not of long duration, but she was more or less out of health during the summer. An estimable, industrious and domestic lady with wide acquaintance and many friends has passed away. Mary J. Brown was born in Chemung County, New York, May 16, 1845. She grew up to young womanhood in the state where she was born. Some time previous to 1867 she came to Iowa on a visit and returned to her native state. May 8, 1867 she was married to William H. Gibson, with whom she lived here in this city until the day of her death. There were born to them three children, John H. of this city, Edna J. (now Mrs. Grant), and Urban. These children, together with their father and many other relatives mourn the loss of one beloved. Rev. Sam'l. Shepherd officiating at a very largely attended funeral, which took place from the house Friday afternoon and preached from Matthew 6:21. The Royal Neighbors, of which she was an honored member, were present in a body and marched to Mt. Hope Cemetery and witnessed the last sad rites at the grave. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published Oct. 9, 1902] Return to Obit Index Hon. George Foster Green The central thought in our community this week has been the life and death of esteemed citizen, Hon. Geo. F. Green, whose release from great suffering came last week, Friday morning. Since the year 1880, Mr. Green has not passed a winter without more or less illness. During all his sickness he was not confined to his bed for any length of time. His rallying power was wonderful. He suffered much but the end was peaceful. He went to sleep to rest from pain. Measured both by years and duty done, he was ripe for the closing scene. To mourn over such a triumphant death seems wrong, still the loss of such a helper, counselor and friend as Mr. Green causes deep regret and makes us wish that such lives could be extended in an unimpaired state much beyond the for score years and ten. By the death of Mr. Green many in this community have lost a personal friend and every good cause a ready helper. No true charity suffered for want of his assistance. He was kind, liberal and unselfish. Most conspicuous among his traits were strong convictions, sound judgment, strict integrity, a scrupulous sense of duty, warm sympathy. He had all the attributes necessary to a faultless manhood. Our town is proud of having been the home of such a citizen and the state of his adoption will honor his name. [Miles Reporter, January 20, 1894, reprinted in the Jackson Sentinel, January 25, 1894] Return to Obit Index William Henry Hand The Excelsior publishes the following notice from the Newport Oregon Signal of the death of W. H. Hand, a former resident of Maquoketa: After an illness extending over a year or more, caused by valvular heart trouble, William Henry Hand died at the family home in this city, Tuesday evening October 22, aged 58 years. Mr. Hand, accompanied by his wife, came to Newport about one year ago, and few men during the length of residence, have made as many warm and sincere friends as did he. Warm hearted and interested in every movement calculated to benefit his fellows, he was active so far as his frail health would permit and attracted strong friends at once. Mr. Hand was born in Kosciusko County, Indiana, September 2, 1854, but for the greater part of his life was prominently identified with the business interests of Maquoketa, where he was engaged in the lumber trade. There his keen interest in civic affairs resulted in his being elected to the city council and holding other city offices frequently. He was also active as a church worker and was Superintendent of the M. E. Church Sunday School for a period of years. Public spirited, he was faithful to all trusts imposed on him and his sterling qualities of head and heart also made his home life most happy. He is survived by his second wife, Mrs. Olive Ray Metcalf to whom he was married about four years ago; also four children by a former marriage, one son and a daughter in Colorado and a daughter and son in Iowa, three brothers , Frank of Colorado, J. A. and J. M. of this county, and three sisters, one here and two in Oklahoma, also mourn the loss of an affectionate brother. The funeral service was largely attended and took place from the late home in this city, this afternoon, the Rev. C. T. Hurd officiating, interment in the Eureka Cemetery. [Maquoketa Excelsior, Jackson Co., Iowa, Published, November 8, 1912] Return to Obit Index Louis Hankammer ANDREW NEWS Louis Hankammer, former well-known and highly respected resident of this community passed away Sunday at Yorktown, Texas. The remains were brought to Olin and funeral services were held there today. Louis Hankammer was born March 8, 1863. He married Miss Wilhelmina Schreiber in 1889 and they lived on a farm north of Andrew and later came to Andrew to live. Following the death of his wife, Mr. Hankammer went to make his home with his son Carl. He was preceded in death by five brothers and three sisters, and is survived by one son Carl and three granddaughters and several nieces and nephews. Old friends and neighbors acted as pallbearers: J. H. Mohlenhoff, Henry Goettler, Sr., J. H. Janssen, August Hankemeier, Fred Daudel and Chris Hankemeier. [Bellevue Leader, Bellevue, Iowa, Published November 11, 1943] Return to Obit Index William G. Haun Founder of Hauntown Dies In Kansas Announcement was made here of the death of W. G. Haun, in Kansas, a few days ago. Mr. Haun, more familiarly known as "Billy G," was one of Lyons' early pioneers, coming here when the city was but a mere settlement. In the early 1850's he located at a place eight miles north of Lyons which was ever afterward known as Hauntown. His career is one of interest from his youth to his final experience in Kansas, to which state he moved ten or twelve years ago. Clinton Mercury [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Jackson County, Iowa, Published April 30, 1891] Return to Obit Index Maud Irene Hicks Mr. and Mrs. M. V. Hicks mourn the loss of their little daughter, Maud Irene, aged 6 months. Little Maud was only sick a few days when the angel of death claimed its victim. [Preston Independent, Preston, Iowa, Published September 30, 1893] Return to Obit Index Norma Johnson Hurd Former Maquoketa Girl Dies A telephone message from George Johnson of Marshalltown to Mrs. C. C. Gallagher early Saturday morning announced the sad news that Mrs. Norma Johnson Hurd of that place had passed away about nine o'clock Friday evening. Mrs. Hurd will be remembered by all of our citizens as Miss Norma Johnson, daughter of Mrs. Lydia Johnson, who lived in this city until a few years ago when they moved to Marshalltown where Mr. Hurd was employed in the schools. A little five pound girl was born to this couple Friday afternoon and a few hours later the mother gave up her life, and the report says the child is doing splendidly. Mrs. Hurd was well known and loved by the people of Maquoketa. She was a member of the Congregational church and also of the Eastern Star, the P. E. O., and the Woman's club of this city. She graduated from the high school in 1905 and attended Oberlin college until compelled to give up the work because of ill health. During the past few months this family has seen its share of trouble. Her mother passed away in March, and last December her brother. Major Johnson's wife died, and now the saddest of all has happened the giving up of a mother's life that the new born babe might live. There are now left of the entire family, her husband, Roy Hurd, her two brothers, Elza and George and two aunts, Mrs. Anna Crawford of Chicago and Mrs. Emma Monroe of Syracuse, N. Y. At the time the news was phoned to this city they had not decided as to what arrangements would be made concerning the disposal of the remains, but they felt that her body would be laid to rest in a receiving vault of Marshalltown yesterday afternoon and would in all probability be brought here later in the spring and be placed in the mausoleum in Mt. Hope cemetery with her father and mother. [Maquoketa Excelsior-Record, Published February 10, 1920] Return to Obit Index Sgt. Major Orion M. Keil ORION M. KEIL, 46, DIES WEDNESDAY Former Resident and World War I Veteran Will Be Brought Here For Burial Relatives in Bellevue were shocked when word came Wednesday evening that Orion M. Keil had breathed his last at the Veterans' Hospital in Danville, Illinois. He had been ill about a month and the immediate cause of his death was a blood clot. Orion was the eldest son of the late Wm. and Mary Keil and was born in Bellevue on March 15, 1897. He grew to manhood in this community and served a Battalion Sergeant Major with the 163 Depot Brigade in World War I. A number of years ago he was married at Avoca, Iowa, and is survived by his wife. For the past six years he has been employed in a government plant in Peoria, Illinois. He was a member of the Catholic church and the last rites will be held from the Kempter-Egelhof Funeral Home to St. Joseph's Catholic Church Saturday morning. The body will arrive in Bellevue tonight at 10:30 and will be taken to the funeral home. Besides his wife he leaves to mourn his passing his mother, Mrs. William Keil of Bellevue; two brothers, Lloyd of Bellevue and Dr. Wilfred Keil of Iowa City; and two sisters, Mrs. A. J. Kies of Waterloo and Mrs. N. D. Sklavenitis of Elkhorn, Wisconsin. [Bellevue Leader, Published December 16, 1943] Return to Obit Index John Joseph Kettmann John Joseph Kettmann, 25, chief pilot in the naval air force, a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Kettmann of north of Bellevue, was killed in a plane crash while on patrol duty in foreign waters recently, presumably in England or in that theatre. Chief Pilot Kettmann was born July 30, 1918, in this community, received his education at St. Joseph's School and enlisted in the navy and departed for Des Moines, August 14, 1936. From there he went to San Diego, California, for his training and then was sent to Hawaii where he was stationed two and a half years. He also had service on the Samoa Islands. He took up aviation at Pensacola and received his wings August 28, 1942. December 1st last the young airman was promoted to chief aviation pilot, news of the promotion being received by his parents only a day or two prior to the message telling of his death. Survivors in addition to the parents are three brothers, Milo N. of Dubuque, Corp. Mark B. , who is stationed at the Suffolk County army air field, West Hampton Beach, New York, and Milton N. at home. Memorial services were held at St. Joseph's Church Monday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. J. E. Linkenmeyer said the mass and delivered an eloquent sermon. [Bellevue Herald, Jackson Co., Iowa, Published January 18, 1944] Return to Obit Index Anna Kukkuck PRESTON TIMES [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published April 2, 1903] Return to Obit Index George F. Laing Pioneer Dies. George F. Laing, one of the pioneers of this locality, died suddenly at his home in Sabula about eight o'clock Monday morning. Mr. Laing has been feeble for a year of more but was up and about the house and occasionally made a trip to town. Monday morning he arose as usual and went into the bath room. While here he was taken with a sinking spell and when found a few minutes later death had claimed him. George F. Laing was born near Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, on June 30, 1837, and attained the age of 82 years, 4 months and 5 days. Mr. Laing is one of the last of those rugged old pioneers who helped convert the wilderness of Iowa into the wonderful agricultural state that it now is. He was a man of influence and popularity in his community and possessed a strong friendship through out this part of the county. It is with deep regret that we chronicle the passing of these sturdy old settlers. [Maquoketa Excelsior-Record, Published January 9, 1920, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index James Leonard James E. Leonard was born in New London, Connecticut, on August 26, 1828 and died at his home in Sabula on Monday, November 27, 1899, aged 71 years, 3 months and 1 day. His early life was spent in Connecticut and when a boy, but ten years old he came with his parents to Sabula, arriving here December 12, 1838 and Union and Iowa townships have been his home since that time. Coming to this community when it was not much more than a vast wilderness, he endured all the hardships of early pioneer life, and he helped to build up the locality in which he lived. He was a kind and obliging neighbor, a true friend and one who would not knowingly wrong a fellow man and an indulgent husband and father. For many years he followed the avocation of farming in Iowa Township and several years ago he removed to the home he now occupies, just inside the city limits. His kind jovial disposition made him the friend of his wide circle of acquaintances and his death will be mourned by them. The father of deceased was a prominent pioneer of Jackson County and a member of the Territorial Legislature in 1844, but he died before the close of the session. The long illness of the deceased has indeed been a painful one in spite of all that loving and tender hands could do to alleviate his sufferings. More than a year ago a growing of some kind on his lower lip became noticeable and eminent physicians pronounced it a cancer. This was removed and it was thought for a time that he would have no further trouble from this cause. A few months later, however, a cow struck him on the lower jaw with one of her horns and another gathering of a timorous nature formed. This was also removed and afterwards small cancers began to make their appearance about the face and also one on the body and these slowly and painfully robbed the once vigorous man of all his vitality and culminated in his death. Besides his affectionate wife, one sister, Mrs. B. L. Grant, and six children, Henry of Rifle, Colorado, Mrs. Bessie Casswell, of Davenport, Ed of California, W. J. of Sabula, Miss Nettie of Davenport, Miss Samantha and also a step-son, M. B. Leonard, of Sabula, who have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement. The funeral services were held at the family residence at two o'clock Thursday afternoon, Rev. O. W. Rose of the M. E. Church officiating and the remains laid to rest in Evergreen Cemetery. [Sabula Gazette, Sabula, Iowa, Published December 1, 1899] Return to Obit Index John Leonard John Leonard, a citizen of Bellevue, died on last Friday morning of hemorrhage of the lungs. The funeral took place on Sunday. He was in his 65th year at the time of his death. [Bellevue Herald, October 7, 1890, reprinted in the Jackson Sentinel, October, 16, 1890, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Salinda Graul Lewis After a lingering illness of several years, Mrs. Salinda Lewis, for thirty years a resident of this city, passed Thursday evening. Deceased was born in Reading Pennsylvania, June 6, 1839.She was united in marriage to Richard Lewis, they coming to Maquoketa in 1888, where she had since resided. Those surviving are two brothers, Mahlon Graul of Wadena, Minnesota and Else Graul of Maquoketa. The funeral was held from the Free Methodist Church Sunday afternoon, Rev. H. N. Dixon officiating. Interment was made in Mt. Hope Cemetery. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published May 7, 1918] Return to Obit Index Elizabeth Buckham Markle Died-On Thursday morning, Mrs. Elizabeth Markle, in the 68th year of her age. The deceased was the daughter of the late Mrs. Mary Buckham, and was born in Sutley Parish, Durham County, England, July 19, 1816 and in 1818 came to Canada with her parents. At the early age of 16 she was married to the late Alexander Markle and was the mother of seven children, three of whom are now living-Miss Emily J. Markle of Maquoketa; Mr. James W. Markle, of Omaha, Nebraska; Mrs. Mary L. Freer, of Mt. Vernon, Iowa. She came to Iowa in 1850, settling in Bridgeport, and in 1857 came to Maquoketa. Her husband died in 1868. She was a member of the Methodist Church. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, May 8, 1884] Return to Obit Index Eugene McGonegle Eugene McGonegle Killed in Phillipines Eugene McGonegle of Delmar was killed in a recent Japanese attack on the Phillipines, according to word received from Washington, D. C., by Miss Betty McGonegle, of DeWitt, sister. McGonegle, a first class seaman in the U. S. Navy, had been in service since June 15, 1940. He was graduated from Delmar High School in 1939. He is survived by his sister, Betty McGonegle, of DeWitt, and two brothers, Joseph in the U. S. Army and James, of Vincent, Iowa. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published December 19, 1941] Return to Obit Index Dale McPeak Rites Held Monday for Dale McPeake; Burial in Mt. Hope Funeral services were held at the Harrison funeral home Monday at 2 o'clock for Dale McPeake, 22, who died at the Jack Eaton home in this city Friday. The Rev. H. H. Dill was in charge of the service and interment was made in Mt. Hope cemetery. Dale McPeak, son of Arthur and Minnie McPeak was born near Maquoketa on Oct. 4, 1911 and died on Friday, March 9, 1934 in this city, death being due to a heart attack which followed a siege of influenza. His father and one sister preceded him in death. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Minnie McPeak; one sister, Mrs. Harold Swenson of Rockford, Ill.; two brothers, Harry and LaVille, both of Maquoketa; one aunt, seven uncles, and one nephew. [Jackson Sentinel, Published March, 13, 1934] Return to Obit Index Susan Hoff Medinger Death Claims Susan Medinger Springbrook Woman, 79, Answers Final Summons Friday, Funeral Held Monday. Mrs. Susan Hoff Medinger, 79 year old Springbrook resident passed away Friday at 8 a.m. in Moulton Hospital. Mrs . Medinger was born March 9, 1864, in Germany, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Hoff. When a little girl of three years, she came to this country with her parents. She became the bride of Mike Medinger, 57 years ago. They made their home on a farm for many years, but following her husband's death, Mrs. Medinger lived in Springbrook. Her passing is mourned by two sons, Albert of Springbrook and Henry of Davenport, and a brother, Will Hoff of Clear Lake, South Dakota. Three sons, Nick, John and Jake preceded their mother in death. Funeral services were held Monday morning at nine o'clock at S. S. Peter and Paul's Church at Springbrook, conducted by the Rev. P. J. Friedman with burial in the church cemetery. [Bellevue Leader, Bellevue, Iowa, Published December 23, 1943] Return to Obit Index Dr. Elmer Elsworth Moler Elmer Elsworth Moler, son of Dr. and Mrs. William Moler, was born at Marshalltown, Iowa, July 5, 1867 and on June 8, 1888 was united in marriage to Laura Dickerson of Lebanon, Indiana, at Chicago, Illinois. Prior to marriage he had completed his course in veterinary surgery and with the exception of two years of practice at Lebanon, Indiana, had followed his profession at Andrew, Iowa, where he enjoyed the esteem of an entire community. He was a kind husband, a loving father, a good neighbor and a loyal friend. Besides his wife he leaves four children, Edna Rommert, Zulu Siegel, Lanvil and Audrey Moler, all of Andrew. After an illness of several weeks, Doctor Moler passed away at his home in Andrew June 14, 1925, the funeral being held last Wednesday, the 17th, with interment in the Andrew Cemetery. [Jackson Sentinel, Published June 23, 1925, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Corp. John Francis Mullen Corporal Mullen is War Casualty Zwingle Man Dies Sept. 26 in France St. Joseph Church, Washington Township, has the sad distinction of adding its third gold star to its service flag with the death of Corporal John Francis Mullen, who lost his life in the service of his country. According to the War Department, his death occurred Sept. 26 in France. Corporal Mullen was a member of the famous 90th Infantry Division that entered France on June 6 and participated in the capture of Cherbourg, the liberation of Paris and the surrender of Montre Castre. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published October 20, 1944] Return to Obit Index Anna Viola Munger At the home of her mother in this city on Thursday, October 2, 1884, of consumption, Miss Anna Viola Munger, aged 22 years. Miss Munger was a native of Maquoketa, but not always a resident of our city. She lived in California for a time, returning to Maquoketa a few years ago. She had many warm friends here and was a devoted member of the Congregational Church and Sabbath School. The funeral with Rev. S. F. Millikan presiding took place at their home, Saturday, October 4th. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published October 9, 1884] Return to Obit Index John Nelson The sad news reached this city Monday of the death of John Nelson, at his home in Richland Township, last Sunday, the 12th, at 2:40 p.m. Mr. Nelson was a successful farmer and stock raiser and had reached the right age of 75 years. He was a native of Ireland and came to Jackson County in 1847, where he has ever since resided. He had an extensive acquaintance and was generally liked by all who knew him. He leaves a devoted wife and nine living children, six boys and three girls, to mourn his loss. M. J. Nelson, our County Recorder, is a son of the deceased, another is practicing law in Dubuque, another belongs to the Catholic clergy, with his parish in Lourdes, Iowa, one of the girls is a sister at the Catholic convent in Lincoln. Illinois, one at home and others abroad. The funeral was largely attended and occurred Tuesday at St. Lawrence Church in Otter Creek, at 10 a.m., with the following clergy officiating: Rev. Clabby, Otter Creek; Rev. Riley, Elkader; and Rev. James Nelson of Lourdes, son of the deceased. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published October 16, 1890] Return to Obit Index Phoebe Dell Paul Mrs. Phoebe Dell Paul was born in Willoughby County, Canada, near Niagara Falls, on August 21, 1861 and died at her home in Maquoketa Tuesday, October 1, 1912 at 7 o'clock p.m. With her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan Dell, she came to Iowa when but four years old, settling near Maquoketa. Here she grew to womanhood and became the wife of Edwin Nason, they going to Colorado to make their home. Death claimed her husband and she returned to Maquoketa, making her home with her parents for a time. Later she went to Davenport and on October 25, 1900, became the wife of A. R. Paul, a commercial traveler of that city, with whom she lived most happily until death again visited the home and left her in widowhood about five years ago. Early this year she returned to Maquoketa to assist in caring for her aged parents. Her health has been impaired for several years, but she failed rapidly of late and answered the final summons as above stated. She is survived by an aged mother, one sister, Mrs. Eliza J. Smith of Delmar, and one brother, Freeman W. Dell of Maquoketa. The deceased was a good woman, respected and loved by all who knew her, a loving wife, a devoted daughter and a kind neighbor. She was a Christian, holding church affiliations in Davenport, where her remains were taken, and where her late husband lies buried. Many friends in this city deeply regret her death and extend their sympathy to those who are bereft. [Maquoketa Excelsior, Jackson Co., Iowa, Published, October 11, 1912] Return to Obit Index John Perham Funeral services for John Russell Perham, 84, of 108 South Otto Street, Maquoketa, were held Saturday, July 6 at 1:30 p.m. at Haylock and O'Hara Funeral Home. The Rev. Jerry Wolcott of Maquoketa United Methodist Church officiated at the services with burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Mr. Perham died Wednesday, July 3rd. Mr. Perham was born October 28, 1883 in Maquoketa, the son of George and Eliza (Goodenow) Perham. He attended schools in Chicago, Illinois and was a printer. He married Izabel J. Sherman in October 1907 in Rock Island, Illinois. Surviving are his wife, Izabel; one daughter, Betty Oleata Betts of Serra Vista, Arizona; eight grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Mr. Perham was preceded in death by his parents, one son, one sister and two brothers. [Maquoketa Community Press, Published July 9, 1968] Return to Obit Index Mrs. LaFayette Pierce On Wednesday, October 1st, 8 miles south of Maquoketa, Mrs. LaFayette Pierce. The funeral took place on the 3rd. Elder J. W. Hough, officiating.-Record [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published October 9, 1884] Return to Obit Index Jessie Delevan Reynolds April 29, 1884, Jessie Delavan Reynolds, grand daughter of J. R. and Susan M. Reynolds, of this city, aged 7 years and 4 months. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published May 22, 1884] Return to Obit Index Libbie A. Derby Rich Libbie A. Derby was born a Antwerp, New York, October 21, 1855. Her father, Dr. E. G. Derby, was successful physician and he and his family held a position of respect and prominence in the best society. Miss Derby was married to Mr. E. D. Rich, June 20, 1877. Four years afterward the young couple came west to this place, where they have since resided. The death of her daughter, Alta, was a blow from which Mrs. Rich never recovered. Some months ago there came a serious breaking down in her health. After suffering a good many weeks she concluded to go for treatment to the hospital at Ann Arbor. It was found she was suffering with a serious affliction of the liver and that an operation would be necessary. She had undergone the operation, but shortly afterwards found relief from suffering in death, her decease taking place April 1, 1903. There were born to Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Rich, five children, two of whom, Louis and Edmund, together with their father survive her. One of her sisters, Mrs. Andrew L. Gere of Minneapolis, Minnesota, was present at the funeral. Her other sister, Mrs. C. M. Russell of New York, was unable to be present on account of the recent death of her husband. Funeral services were held at the home Sunday, April 5th, at 2 p.m., Rev. S. Shepherd officiating. Interment was in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Mrs. Rich was a woman of intelligence and culture, accustomed to move in good society. She was a woman much attached to her home and exercised her refined taste in making it attractive and beautiful. Its chief attraction was her own unselfish and loving personality. "No one" says her son, "ever had a more devoted and unselfish mother. She always thought of self last." [Maquoketa Excelsior, Published April 10, 1903, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Andrew Schmidt, Sr. Andrew Schmidt, Sr., died Sunday night at his home at Spruce Creek, at the age of 76. [Bellevue Herald, Published January 16, 1894, reprinted in the Jackson Sentinel, January 25, 1894, Return to Obit Index Milton C. Scofield Milton C. Scofield quietly bade adieu to this life at his home in Darimor, Monday, September 11, 1899, at 3 o'clock, aged 77 years, 6 months and 27 days. Mr. Scofield was born in Spencer, Tioga County, New York, February 14, 1822. At the age of nineteen he left his boyhood home to try his fortune in the west. He settled in Wayne County, Ohio, and there remained most of the time until 1854, when he came with his family to Scott County, Iowa. There in two short months he suffered the loss of his companion by death. In 1856 he was married again to the wife who survives him. In 1860 he moved to Jackson County, settling at what was known as Miles Corners, now the Town of Miles. They spent twenty-two years in the county, and then sold his farm near Preston and moved to Madison County near Winterset, where he had purchased a farm. In a few years his health failed and he was obliged to give up farming. In 1890 he purchased a home in the then new town of Darimor. While living near Preston he became a member of the Church of Christ and was faithful to its teachings until the end of life. At the close of the war he identified himself with Freemasonry at Sabula, Iowa, in which he took much interest. The funeral services were held at the Church of Christ at 10:30, Wednesday, conducted by Elder E. D. Nickel and the Masonic Order. Many friends sympathize with the bereaved wife and children. [Sabula Gazette, Sabula, Iowa, Published September 23, 1899] Return to Obit Index Henry Seeman HENRY SEEMAN DIES AFTER SHORT ILLNESS Henry Seeman, one of the best known and highly respected citizens of Iowa township, passed away early Tuesday morning at Jane Lamb hospital, in Clinton, after an illness of about five days. Mr. Seeman, who had been subject to severe attacks of appendicitis, suffered such an attack last Thursday and his physician advised an immediate operation as the appendix had bursted. Mr. Seeman was taken to Clinton and the operation performed that night. Although he rallied from the operation for day or two his condition was so serious that medical aid was of no avail and he passed away as stated above. Funeral services will be held at the Sterling church at two o'clock Friday afternoon, with Rev. W. T. Irwin officiating. An obituary will appear in our next issue. The Sabula Gazette Sept. 6, 1928 Return to Obit Index FUNERAL SERVICES HELD FOR GREEN ISLAND MAN Funeral services were held at a Bellevue funeral home Monday afternoon for Marx C. Seeman, 81, who passed away at 6:15 p.m. Friday at Independence. The Rev. Laurence Nelson officiated and buril took place in the Reeseville cemetery. Mr. Seeman was a son of the late Detlef and Elizabeth Petersen Seeman and was born in Jackson county Nov. 15, 1869. He had lived in the Green Island community for many years. He is survived by one sister. Preceding him in death were his parents; a brother, Carl, and a sister, Mrs. William Roe. The Sabula Gazette Thurs. May 31, 1951 Return to Obit Index AT REST Frederick Asmus Seeman was born in Schleswig, Germany, Nov. 20, 1836, and died at his home in Preston, April 12, 1916, about 1:30 a.m., agd 79 years, 4 months and 23 days. He leaves to mourn his loss, a wife and four daughters, Mrs. P. A. Parmenter and Mrs. Gerald Sodeman, were at his bedside, Mrs. Geo. Harrison, of Bulwark, Alberta, and Mrs. Ed. Wimmers, of CAstor, Alberta, could not be present. Services were held at the home by the M. E. pastor, Rev. Tongue, taking the text he selected before death, "He being dead yet speaketh." A large number of friends and relatives followed the remains to its last resting place in Sabula cemetery. When Mr. Seeman was 17 years old he came to this country and traveled extensively. When the gold cry came from the west he and his brother Henry walked from Clinton, Io., to California; taking six months. There being no railroads they were forced with their oxen to walk. More than once did he meet death half way with the Indians. He accumulated wealth but his big charitable heart found a place for it. When he returned to Iowa he met and married Miss Mary Krumviede in 1866. To their union 7 children were born, three dying in childhood. He then settled in western Iowa, but he thought his children's education limited with the meager opportunities, so he came to Preston to take care of his wife's father and educate his children. He has since made this his home and all who knew him loved him. His face beamed with the reflection of his maker, and he leaves to this community an example of a true soldier of the cross, and he will meet his God ransomed and redeemed. Sabula Gazette "Preston Independent" subsection April 22, 1916 Return to Obit Index Elmer H. Schumacher Young Man Dies Suddenly Elmer H. Schumacher, 21, Passed Away Tuesday Evening After A Few Hours Illness Funeral services for Elmer H. Schumacher will be held at 10 o'clock Saturday morning at Holy Rosary Church in LaMotte. The young man had been employed at the Savanna Ordinance Depot and after returning to his home Tuesday was engaged in doing some work on his car when he became ill. He was taken to Moulton Hospital in Bellevue, where he passed away shortly afterward. Elmer H. Schumacher was born at LaMotte on February 6, 1921 and graduated from the Holy Rosary High School. He was a member of Holy Rosary Church. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Schumacher of LaMotte; three brothers, Francis of Monticello, and Earl and Quentin of LaMotte; his grandmother, Mrs. Lena Schumacher, Provost, Alberta, Canada, and several aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by one sister, Eauline. [Bellevue Leader, Published December 24, 1942, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Oral V. Sinkey Funeral Service Held Monday For Oral V. Sinkey Oral Vinden Sinkey, 65, died Saturday morning in City Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient several months. Funeral service was held Monday afternoon at the Carlson-Balster Funeral Home. Burial was in Hickory Grove Cemetery. The Rev. H. D. Green officiated. Mr. Sinkey was born January 13, 1879, in Jackson County, Iowa and lived most of his life around Canton, where he was a barber and where he operated a recreation hall. He was known throughout the county as Ode. Surviving are the widow, Lillian, and two brothers, Al Sinkey of Clinton; and Dimp Sinkey, of Cascade; and one daughter, Mrs. Margery Holtz, of Cedar Rapids. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published July 7, 1944] Return to Obit Index Lillie Stowers Mrs. Lillie Stowers Dies Saturday Night; Last Rites Tuesday Funeral service for Mrs. Lillie Mae Stowers, 77, who died Saturday night at the Turner nursing home, was held Tuesday afternoon at Carson-Balster funeral home with Rev. H. D. Green officiating. Burial was in Clinton Memorial cemetery. Lillie Mae Crabb was born Jan. 9, 1869, in Iowa City, and was a daughter of Ezra and Mary Raines Stowers Crabb. She was married to Ivan A. Stowers May 18, 1887, in Clinton and had resided in Wyoming, Iowa, until moving to Maquoketa two months ago. Surviving are her husband; five daughters, Mrs. Hazel Hoover, Winfield, Iowa; Mrs. Grace Harston, Mrs. Jenny Stapleton, Clinton; Mrs. Ellen Werden, Ontario, Calif. And Mrs. Ruth Snyder, Onslow, Iowa; a son, Ray, of Maquoketa; 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. [Jackson Sentinel, Published April 5, 1946, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Coxswain Robert Denzil Taylor Denzil Taylor on USS Arizona at Pearl Harbor Denzil Taylor, 20 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Taylor, was reported aboard the U.S.S. Arizona, which sunk in the Pearl Harbor bombing two weeks ago. Taylor was just completing his second year in the naval service. The family had always resided here until a short time ago when Mr. Taylor started work at Savanna, Ill., and the family moved to Sabula. (Jackson Sentinel, Publishe December 16, 1941, submitted by Ken Wright) - - - - - - - - - - Denzil Taylor Youth listed as missing in action. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Taylor, former Maquoketans, now residing in Sabula, have been officially notified by the navy department that their 20 year old son, Denzil, is missing. Young Taylor, a seaman on the USS Arizona, which went down in the Pacific following Japanese attacks, had just completed his second year in the navy. The parents were notified "that more complete information will be supplied you as soon as possible." (Jackson Sentinel, Published December 23, 1941, submitted by Ken Wright) Return to Obit Index Dr. Henry Timpe MASONIC FUNERAL RITES FOR DR. H. R. TIMPE Full Masonic rites for Dr. Henry R. Timpe, 71, were conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, in the Buckner Chapel with the Rev. C. Edward Holyoke in charge. Gene Jensen gave the oration and interment was in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa. Dr. Timpe died at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, on Christmas Day, in his home here after a several weeks illness. Henry Robert Timpe, second son of August and Helena Timpe, was born February 28, 1870, in Davenport, Iowa. He was educated and learned the trade of plumber in his native city. On April 19, 1899, he was united in marriage with Ricka Holstein by the Rev. D. F. Boomershine. Shortly after marriage he entered the Universal College of Chiropractic in Davenport and was graduated March 22, 1911. He has maintained an office in Maquoketa since his graduation. He was a member and a Past Noble Grand of Jackson Lodge, No. 33, Independent Order of Odd Fellows; a member of Pope Rebekah Lodge No. 136; a member of Helion Lodge No. 36, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, of which he was Master in 1917. He was the first father councilor of the Order of Demolay for boys, formerly active in Maquoketa. Dr. Timpe is survived by his widow; a daughter, Helen D. of Clinton; two brothers, Hugh H. of Los Angeles and Carl F. of Davenport; and one half-brother, Otto F. Timpe, of Alex, Alberta, Canada. One daughter, Gladys, preceded him in death. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Pulbished December 30, 1941] Return to Obit Index James Wallace James Wallace Fatally Shot James Wallace, a criminal sent to the Anamosa Penitentiary from Clinton County for burglary, attempted to escape last Monday evening and was fatally shot by a guard. Wallace was sent up for two years and on good behavior would have been released in twelve months more. He is released however, from any further possibility of prison confinement. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, October 7, 1884] Return to Obit Index George Webb Killed by a Bull George Webb, a well known farmer living in Van Buren township near Preston, was found dead in his pasture field Monday morning having been gored and trampled to death by a vicious bull of which he was the unfortunate owner. His numerous friends and old comrades throughout the county were shocked by at the horrible death visited upon one of their number. He was a married man and leaves a wife and one child in deep sorrow. He was one of the old veterans of Company I, 31st Iowa Infantry, War of the Rebellion, and is one of the long time residents of Van Buren. His age was about 55 years. His funeral occurred from the home Wednesday and the Grand Army of the Republic boys and Odd Fellows turned out in a body to pay their respects to a faithful brother and good citizen. There was also a large attendance of relatives and friends. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published July 6, 1893] Return to Obit Index Marium Hansen Wilson At her home near Maquoketa, Saturday, October 4, 1884, at 1:30 a.m., of inflammation of the stomach, Mrs. Marium Wilson, wife of A. H. Wilson, at the age of 54 years, 4 months and 8 days. Deceased was born in Essex County, New York, and came to Iowa in an early day. She, in company with her mother Mrs. Hansen and Alva Fairbrother, traveled all the way here from the Empire State by wagon. Soon after their arrival, Mrs. Hansen died, and it left the daughter, a mere child, to keep house. December 23rd 1849, she was married to A. H. Wilson, and they settled on their now beautiful farm, two miles southwest of Maquoketa, where they have resided until death separated them. A loving son, and daughter, now living, were the fruits of the marriage. Mrs. Wilson was a lady of large acquaintance and had many friends who feel that she was taken away too soon. She was a most estimable lady, a kind mother and dutiful wife. Rev. Millikan preached the funeral service at their home Sunday afternoon and the remains were interred in Mount Hope Cemetery. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published October 9, 1884] Return to Obit Index William T. Wynkoop William T. Wynkoop, a brother of B. B. Wynkoop, of Bellevue, died at his home in Duluth, Minnesota, June 25, 1893, aged 28 years. His remains were brought to Bellevue for interment. He was a rising young attorney of Duluth, having located there in 1889. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published July 13, 1893] Return to Obit Index |
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