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Jackson County, Iowa Obituaries Page 4 Herbert Anderson SABULA NEWS Herbert Anderson, one of Sabula's respected young men, died at his home in Sabula at about 6:30 a.m. Friday. He was an excellent and industrious worker and was well liked by all those whose good fortune it was to know him. His passing casts a shadow over our little city, and the sincere sympathy of the entire community goes out to his wife and little children as well as to his parents and other relatives in this their hour of bereavement. Funeral services were held at the home on Saturday afternoon and interment was made in Evergreen Cemetery. [Maquoketa Excelsior-Record, Published Nov. 1, 1918, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index George Wesley Bagley George Wesley Bagley was born in Crawford county, Pennsylvania, February 8, 1843. He was united in marriage to Miss Amelia Fields, June 17, 1864. This union was blessed with seven children, Mrs. Ed Crane, Edgarton, Virginia; Mrs. Walter Miller, Maquoketa, Iowa; Mrs. Thomas Coleman, LaPlata, Missouri; John of Free Soil, Michigan; Irene, who died in 1880 at the age of seven years; Mrs. Everett Rowe, Ludden, North Dakota and Earl of Hecla, South Dakota, with whom he made his home while in Dakota. All children were here at the funeral and burial, except John, because of conditions he could not change. The wife died August 5, 1897. Mr. Bagley came with his interesting family to Iowa, March 1876 and located in the vicinity of Buckhorn, where he lived for over 30 years and where his family grew to manhood and womanhood, and where he showed himself a good husband and father to his industrious and highly respected family. In 1907, with his two youngest children, he went to Heckla, South Dakota, where he lived a semi-retired life until his death, May 20, 1917, at the mature age of 74 years, 3 months and 12 days. He was of a quiet, retiring disposition and had a large circle of friends in this community. The body was brought back to Maquoketa accompanied by his daughter Etta and son, Earl and funeral services were held on Thursday, May 24, at 1:30 p.m. at the home of his daughter, Carrie Miller, and sermon at 2 p.m. at Buckhorn church, where a large circle of friends gathered Burial was made in the Buckhorn cemetery, Rev. D. F. Boomershine officiating at the services. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published June 1, 1917, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Jason Bailey Jason Bailey was born December 31, 1856 at Antioch, Lake County, Illinois. He was the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Orlando Bailey. In his early boyhood he moved with his parents to Maquoketa where he has resided ever since. He was married to Miss Lucy Mericle in 1888. To them were born three sons, all of whom survive him: Eugene of this city, Orlie of Amber, and Charley in the service in France. His wife, one sister, Mrs. Addie Safford, and one brother, Homer, survive him. After a long and serious illness he departed from this life January 31, 1919, and his last resting place will be on Mt. Hope's beautiful hillside. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, February 4, 1919, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Mary Cowger Bodkin The funeral of the late Mrs. William Bodkin, who passed away at her home in the Scott rooming house, Saturday morning, was held from the home Monday afternoon, Rev. J. J. Kidder officiating. Martha R. Cowger was born at Sweedlin Hill, Pendelton County, West Virginia, October 20, 1844, and was united in marriage to William Bodkin, March 1, 1866, they coming to Iowa in 1869 and locating in Clinton County, where after remaining a short time they removed to a farm two and a half miles southwest of Maquoketa, residing there twenty-seven years when they removed to Maquoketa. Mr. Bodkin passed away April 21, 1912. To this union seven children were born, one son passing away in infancy, and another son, George, on December 10, 1918. Those surviving are Jack of Muscatine, Howard, Henry, and Mrs. Fortis Current of Maquoketa and Anna of home. Deceased united with the Methodist Church when quite young and was a faithful member until death. In early days her West Virginia home was located on the boundary line between the north and south, and one of her chief enjoyments was to converse with her old Virginia friends, recalling the many stirring incidents of the civil war. She was a faithful wife and a kind mother and highly respected in the community which for so many years had been her home. Interment was made in the Union Cemetery south of Maquoketa. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published April 5, 1919] Submitted by Ken Wright Return to Obit Index Donald Fay Bowling Funeral Service Held Tuesday for River Victim Donald Bowling, 12, Drowned Thursday Afternoon Funeral service was held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m., at Carson-Balster funeral home for Donald Bowling, 12-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Bowling, of Maquoketa, who drowned at 4:00 p.m. Thursday in the Maquoketa river, a short distance west of Highway 61 bridge. The Rev. Harry D. Green officiated and burial was in Street's cemetery. The tragedy occurred in almost the same place that a son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Gibson lost his life a year ago. The body of the youth was recovered about 7:30 p.m., the same evening in about 20 foot of water. The youth had been wading when he stepped off into a deep hole and was carried under the swift current before companions could rescue him. Donald Fay Bowling was born Oct. 23, 1929, in Maquoketa, the son of Guy and Gertrude Streets Bowling. He was a pupil in the Maquoketa junior high school. He is survived by his parents; seven brothers, Kenneth in the Navy at San Diego, Calif.; Kermit, at Camp Roberts, Calif.; Paul, stationed in England; Max, at Maquoketa; and Tolbert, Jimmy and Larry, at home; three sisters, Mrs. Pauline Knackstedt, and Mrs. Maxine Haddock, of Davenport, and Nadine, at home. [Jackson Sentinel, Published June 23, 1944, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Dr. Henry Burke Henry Burke, a Chicago veterinarian whose boyhood was spent in Garry Owen, is thought to have been lost in the West Indian hurricane and tidal storm that swept the Carribean Sea and Gulf of Mexico last month. He was on a vessel homeward bound from Guatemala, Central America, where he had been on business. [Bellevue Herald, Bellevue, Iowa, Published September 28, 1915, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Sgt. Onie Butt Sgt. Onie Butt Dies at Schick Hospital Funeral Wednesday at Monmouth Sgt. Onie Butt, 24, died at 4:00 o'clock, Sunday morning at Schick Hospital, Clinton, where he had been a patient since February 23. Funeral service was held at 2:00 o'clock Wednesday afternoon in the Monmouth Methodist Church with the Rev. F. E. Mastin of McCausland, officiating. Military rites were conducted at the graveside. Onie Butt, son of Hattie and Squire Butt, was born November 10, 1919, near Monmouth. He married Marguerite Thomson January 5, 1943 and enlisted in the Army Air Corps March 23, 1943. He was stationed at Ardmore, Oklahoma until he became ill in January, 1944. He is survived by his wife, a daughter, Carolyn Sue, and his mother, all of Monmouth, and three brothers, George, of Egan, Illinois, Henry of Lost Nation, and Bennie, of Monmouth. [Jackson Sentinel, Published May 12, 1944, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Ben Campbell Receives News of Brother's Death R. A. Campbell received word Saturday morning from Sioux City advising him of the death of his brother, Ben Campbell, who passed away in a hospital there the evening previous. The remains were taken to the late home at Bloomfield, Nebraska, where funeral services were held Saturday afternoon. Deceased was a former resident of the Fulton, Jackson County vicinity, removing to Nebraska about twenty years ago. He leaves his wife, three sons, Frank, Arthur and Howard and one daughter, Amanda. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, June 5, 1917, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Jennie Carr BELLEVUE HERALD--The death of Mrs. Jennie Carr, which occurred yesterday morning at 8:45 o'clock, removes a woman who has long been a resident of Bellevue, and a woman who enjoyed a wide friendship, especially the friendship of children for whom she always had a kind word and an offering of some little sweetmeat; and was ever ready to help a needy person so far as lay in her power. She was born in Bellevue township near the present residence of Charles Harrington, on November 15, 1848, and was therefore, but 54 years, 4 months and 8 days old at death. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published April 2, 1903] Submitted by Ken Wright Return to Obit Index Dr. James A. Carson Dr. James A. Carson was born in Steubenville, Ohio, May 13, 1844, his boyhood being spent at the home at that place. He acquired his education in the public schools and in Madison College from which he graduated in 1861. April, 1862 he offered his services to his country enlisting in the 97th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. After the Battle of Atlanta his regiment had been reduced to a mere handful of men whereupon it was consolidated with the 61st Regiment and the 176th Regiment and with this command Dr. Carson served until the end of hostilities. Five months after the consolidation of these units he was commissioned lieutenant and later captain, subsequently being made aide to General D. E. Stanley, being mustered out of service September 14, 1865. On April 5th 1866, he was united in marriage to Sarah A. Branager, they going to Pennsylvania where they remained until 1868 when they came west to DeWitt where the Doctor worked at various occupations going from there to Benton County and there engaged in farming. In 1871 he disposed of his farm interests and four years later began the study of medicine, graduating from Hahnemann College of Chicago in 1878. His first location as a professional man was at Grand Mound where he began practice prior to his completion of college. Following graduation he came to Maquoketa in 1878 since which time he had enjoyed a large practice up until ill health overtook him. To Dr. and Mrs. Carson, six children were born; William of Chicago, Frank and Dr. L. B. of this city; Mrs. Florence Martin of Burlington, James A. Jr., and Mrs. Mabel Black, both deceased. The wife and mother passed away in 1904. Dr. Carson was again married in 1906, this union being with Miss Ella A. Stevens, who with his four children mourn the loss of a kind husband and father. He was an honored member of Helion Lodge No. 36, A. F. & A. M., No. 64, R. A. M., Tancred Commandery, No. 40 K. T. all of Maquoketa and Kaaba Temple A. A. O. N. M. S. of Davenport. He was one of the Charter Members of Peerless Lodge No. 60, K of P., and was a member of Jackson Lodge, I. O. O. F., and A. W. Drips Post, Grand Army of the Republic. He held many chairs in his various orders and was several times elected Commander of the A. W. Drips Post. Dr. Carson was a member of the Congregational Church and had long been connected with the Jackson County Medical Society besides other medical organizations. The remains, accompanied by Mrs. Cora Priaulx are expected to arrive here today (Friday) and the funeral services will be held Sunday. [Preston Times, Published December 10, 1918, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index R. J. Carlot R. J. Carlot Buried Here on Monday Funeral services were held in the Congregational church here at 2:30 p.m. Monday for R. J. Carlot, 85, who died about 3 p.m. Friday in his home here, following an extended illness. The Rev. T. Stuart Cleworth, pastor, and the Rev. C. Edward Holyoke, pastor of the Evangelical Reformed church officiated. Interment was in Mt. Hope cemetery. Mr. Carlot was born at Perryville, Mo., Sept. 3, 1857, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Carlot. He was married at Preston Dec. 14, 1879, to Phoebe Cronch, who preceded him in death in 1924. He was married in December 1925, to Hattie Hancock, who survives. Surviving besides the widow are one daughter, Mrs. Pearl Beck of Maquoketa; one brother, Julius Carlot of California; and several grandchildren and great grand-children. One son, one daughter, one brother and two sisters preceded him in death. Maquoketa Community Press, Published July 15, 1943 Submitted by Ken Wright Return to Obit Index Anna Carter Anna Carter Passes Away Miss Anna Carter was born at Bethel, Ohio, January 22, 1871, and died at the Presbyterian Hospital in Chicago following an operation Sunday February 2, 1919. Miss Carter was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Carter and came with her parents to this city when a child of eleven years and has resided here the greater part of her life. Deceased is survived by her sister, Miss Callie Carter and brother, Clare, both of Maquoketa. Funeral services will be held at the Buchner chapel this afternoon at 2 o'clock, with Rev. C. C. Markham of the Baptist church officiating. Burial to be at Mt. Hope cemetery. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, February 4, 1919, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Dr. John Carter Zwingle-Dr. John Carter, another of our brave boys, gave up his life in Camp Greenleaf, Georgia, last Saturday after a few days illness of influenza followed by pneumonia. Dr. Carter was a veterinary and resided at Bernard for the past year. His remains were brought to Holy Cross, Iowa, and interred beside his mother, who passed away in August at which time the Doctor was home to attend his mother's funeral, and visited friends in Bernard. Just before leaving for camp a few months ago a farewell party was given in Bernard by the citizens of that town in his honor. He was 24 years of age. [Maquoketa Excelsior-Record, Published November 1, 1918, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Cornelia Chamberlain Mrs Cornelia Chamberlain Rites Wednesday Mrs. Bliss Chamberlain, 91, died Sunday evening at the Turner Home where she had been a patient the past two months. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Harrington funeral home, the Rev. C. E. Holyoke officiating and burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Cornelia Hannah Haylock was born Nov. 9, 1864, in Fairfield Township, Jackson County, the daughter of Samuel A. and Mary E. Haylock. She had lived near Maquoketa all her life and on May 4, 1884, she was married to Bliss M. Chamberlain. For many years she was an active member of the Rebekah Lodge and of the Union Church east of town. In recent years she made her home with her granddaughter, Mrs. Mona Fowler. She was preceded in death by her husband, a son Ernest and twin sons who died in infancy. She is survived by three granddaughters, Mrs. Fowler, Mrs. June Sagers, and Mrs. Heloyce Sagers, and one nephew, Lloyd Haylock. She also leaves five great-grandchildren. [Maquoketa Community Press, November 23, 1945, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Capt. James Corbett Captain James Corbett, recently in command of the steamer, Sidney, died last Saturday morning at his home in Dubuque, with consumption. Capt. Corbett had run on the river for the past twenty years, His funeral took place yesterday and the remains were interred in the Key West cemetery. [Bellevue Herald, Published May 17, 1887, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Cpl. Theodore Chase Cpl. Theodore Chase, son of Mr. and Mrs. Myron Chase, of Clinton, former Maquoketans, was killed near Rome on May 30, one day prior to the death of Pvt. Haight. Cpl. Chase was serving with Gen. Mark Clark's Fifth Army, having enlisted two years prior to Pearl Harbor. News of his death was received here by his grandmother, Mrs. Howard Steffey. Cpl. Chase, a veteran of five years service, was born in Maquoketa on June 23, 1919, and attended Maquoketa and Clinton schools. He is survived by his parents and grandmother, his grandfathers, John Brundage, of Wisconsin, and Peter Chase, of Clinton, and his great-grandmother, Mrs. V. Sanger, of Maquoketa. No particulars were available concerning the death of Cpl. Chase other than the fact that he was in the thick of fighting in the Rome area. [Jackson Sentinel, Published June 23, 1944, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Milo Culver Word was received at Green Island Friday announcing the death of Milo Culver of Green Island, who died in France of wounds he received in action, October 24. Milo was a son of Mrs. Nettie Culver and was well known to many of our Bellevue people who will learn of his death with sorrow. He left with the same contingent for Camp Dodge that Nick Medinger did. The two boys remained together when sent to New Jersey and later to France, both of them being together when wounded by gas. He had recovered from his gas wounds and met his death from wounds he received in a later engagement.-Bellevue Herald [Maquoketa Excelsior-Record, Maquoketa, Iowa, November 18, 1918] Submitted by Ken Wright Return to Obit Index J. C. Day Sabula Loses Its Oldest Business Man By Death J. C. Day, Sabula's oldest business man and one of Jackson County's most respected citizens, passed away at the home of his daughter in Chicago last Wednesday. It was the custom of Mr. Day and his wife to spend several weeks with their children in Chicago and it was during one of these visits that his death occurred. He had been a business man of Sabula for sixty-nine years. The remains were brought to Sabula where the funeral was held Saturday. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, February 4, 1919, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Elmer Densmore Elmer Densmore, who has been seriously ill with pneumonia for some time, passed away at his home in Sabula early Wednesday morning. He is survived by his wife and little son and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Densmore, and by three brothers and two sisters. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of all. The funeral was held from the home on Friday afternoon. Rev. Calkins of the M.E. Church officiating. [Maquoketa Excelsior-Reord, Published Nov. 1, 1918, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Sarah Jane Rogers Dye Sarah Jane Rogers was born February 11, 1842, and died September 24, 1902. She came with her parents to Iowa and settled in Monmouth and lived here until the day of her death. She married Nathan G. Dye, September 29, 1865. Sister Dye was in many respects a remarkable woman. She was a choice spirit with a kindly word and helping hand for all. Her piety was scriptural, deep and earnest. Her reliance in the word of God and her faith in prayer were wonderful. She was deprived of church privileges for many years, her faith shone with the same clear steady light and no murmur escaped her lips. She had no fear of death. She had gazed so long on the face of her Redeemer, that her nerve, like that of Stephen, reflected the heavenly glory. If at times her mind wandered, her pure spirit was so filled with divine love, that even dreams and visions were of heaven. She often desired to go and be at rest forever. During the last few weeks of her illness she sang some of the old hymns of the church she loved so well. The scenes at her bedside before she breathed her last will long be remembered as a example of the triumphs of Christian faith and love. The funeral was held Saturday in the M. E. Church, services being conducted by Rev. Thomas Carsue, her pastor. A large concourse of people followed the remains to the cemetery. Mr. Dye in this great affliction has the sympathy of the entire community. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published October 9, 1902] Submitted by Ken Wright Return to Obit Index Pvt. Thomas E. Edwards Pvt. Tom Edwards Killed In Action Word has been received from the War Department by Mrs. Thomas Edwards of Monmouth, that her husband, Pvt. Thomas E. Edwards, was killed in action on August 31, 1944, in France. Pvt. Edwards was born on April 28, 1912, at Wyoming, Iowa, and graduated from the Monmouth High School, and attended Loras College, Dubuque. Most of his life was spent in the Monmouth community where he was engaged in farming with his brother. On April 7, 1942 he was united in marriage with Miss Virginia Eganhouse of Monmouth. The home was made in Davenport where Pvt. Edwards was engaged in defense work until his induction in the Army on November 27, 1942. He was sent to Fort Knox, Kentucky in the Armored Division. After fifteen months he was sent to Fort George Meade, Maryland, later to an embarkation station in New York, from which he was sent to England and from there to France. Word was received on September 18, 1944, that Pvt. Edwards was missing in action since August 31st, and on November 8th a telegram was received that Tom had been reported killed since August 31, 1944. Survivors besides his wife are two children, Constance Ann, two years old and Thomas, Jr., six months old, who has never seen his father, his mother, Mrs. Anna L. Edwards, one brother Joseph, and two sisters, Mrs. Helen O'Hara of Wyoming, and Mary Catherine Kehoe, of Hopkinton, and seven nieces and nephews. A requiem high mass will be held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Baldwin, November 18, at 9:30 a.m. by Rev. E. A. Kurth. [Maquoketa Community Press, November 16, 1944, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index John Feltis Coroner Dr. O. C. Hollister held an inquest over the remains of John Feltis, the young man living near Green Island whom we mentioned last week as having been found dead on his father's farm, and found that his death was caused by a kick from a horse over the heart. Feltis was a young man of 25 years and his tragic death will be regretted by a wide circle of friends and relatives. [Bellevue Herald, Published May 17, 1887, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index George Fitzgibbons George Fitzgibbons died Monday night at Mercy Hospital at 12:00 after lying in a state of unconsciousness for four days from a fractured skull, caused by the kick of a horse's hoof. Mr. Fitzgibbons resided with his mother on a farm near Mellary. Last Wednesday he was returning from LaMotte, where he had been on business, and as he was nearing his home he was thrown from the horse which kicked him in the head as he alighted on the ground. [Sabula Gazette, reprinted in the Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Oct. 9, 1902] Submitted by Ken Wright Return to Obit Index Mrs. M. A. Gaffney One of the saddest deaths that it has been our duty to chronicle in a long time is that of Mrs. M. A. Gaffney, who passed away at her home in Elk River Township, Clinton County, at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon. It is almost impossible to realize what the loss of this estimable woman means. Six little children, the eldest but ten years old and the youngest a babe of five days, are left without a mother's care. [Sabula Gazette, reprinted in the Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Oct. 9, 1902] Submitted by Ken Wright Return to Obit Index William Gibson This community was saddened Monday morning when news flashed here of the death of William T. Gibson at Fowler, California. Mr. Gibson was a former Andrew resident. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Gibson, born February 7, 1873. He received his education in the local schools and operated a farm north of Andrew for a number of years, later going to California where he purchased a raisin ranch. On January 12, 1910, he was united in marriage with Miss Myra Rigby of Andrew. They made their home in Fowler, California. He held places of trust and honor and was an officer of the Fowler United Presbyterian Church. Besides his widow he is survived by one sister, Mrs. H. E. Strain of Andrew, two brothers, Frank W. Gibson, Maquoketa, and Rev. Ross C. Gibson, D. D. of Chicago. There are no details as to the funeral. [Maquoketa Community Press, Published January 18, 1945, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Pvt. Gene Haight Pvt. Gene Stevers Haight was a son of Mrs. Mollie Haight, of Maquoketa. Word of his death came from Lt. Henry L. Mitchell, his commanding officer, who said in part: "I am writing you in regards to the death of your son Gene. He and I were the best of friends and his death was a shock that I shall never forget. There wasn't a better man in the outfit. We were like brothers and had great plans for after the war. Gene was liked by everyone and whenever he was needed he was right there on the spot, a man that you could always depend upon. "One day I noticed that he was getting nervous from fatigue and ordered him back to an aid station for a few days rest. But when he heard that some of our boys had been wounded he volunteered to go on the battlefield and attend them. I did not know of his death until the following day, due to the fact that I, myself, was wounded and had gone back to the aid station. "He was brave and had a lot of courage. He was killed saving another man's life. I know how you must feel about his death. I do know though, that you are very proud of him and you have all the right in the world to be proud of him. Every man in the outfit is proud of him and his death will be remembered by all." ENLISTED FOR DUTY Pvt. Haight was born August 29, 1915, in Maquoketa and attended schools here and graduated from St. John's Military academy at Delafield, Wis. Following graduation there, he entered Coe college, Cedar Rapids. Four years ago, while in the employ of Fischer law firm, Cedar Rapids, Gene enlisted in the National Guard with a group of young business and professional men. He was stationed at Camp Claiborne, La., and Camp Dix., before going overseas where he has served for two years in Ireland, Africa and Italy with the 34th division. His father, George S. Haight, preceded him in death, in 1924. He is survived by his mother and one brother, George Haight, of Laurel, Md. His last letter to his mother was written May 21 when he requested a copy of George Santayana's latest book, "Persons and Places," hoping to have the author, who is residing in Rome, autograph it for him. He was an inveterate reader and lover of nature, and music. [Jackson Sentinel, Published June 23, 1944, submitted by Ken Wright Return to Obit Index May Crane Hamley May Crane Hamley born July 27, 1879, in South Fork Township, Jackson County, Iowa. Here she grew to early womanhood and being the only child of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Crane, she brought sunshine and devotion. In early life she became acquainted with and gave her hand in marriage to Dr. Eugene Hamley, August 1, 1899. She was with him through the four years' course at Rush Medical College, Chicago. At this place a child was born into their home named Myrtle, but her stay on earth was brief, and she left for the brighter home beyond. One can see why the doctor's institution is called Myrtle Hospital. A boy was born to them and he survives. After graduation they settled in Sprague, Washington. About four years ago she united with the Congregational Church. While at North Yakima, Washington, she was taken with her last illness, and though all that loving hands and medical skill could do, for her husband dismissed all others, and gave her his utmost attention-yet she heard the summons, "Come Home." Conscious to the last she spoke of her departure and even made some arrangements therefor. Her mother made the long trip to minister, as only a mother can, but her spirit took his flight Tuesday morning, October 8, 1912. The remains were brought back to her childhood scenes, arriving Saturday afternoon. She leaves to mourn her loss a father and mother, husband and son, besides many relatives and hosts of friends. Funeral services were conducted at the parent's home Sunday afternoon at three o'clock by Rev. C. W. Cleveland of Elwood, who used Paul's text, "Wherefor comfort one another with these words." Interment was made in the beautiful Mt. Hope Cemetery in Maquoketa. Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Priaulx sang. [Maquoketa Excelsior, Published October 11, 1912, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index John Head John Henry Head was born at Welton, Iowa, December 31, 1854, where he spent his boyhood days, but in earlier manhood made his home north of Maquoketa in Farmers Creek and South Fork townships, in which vicinity he remained until about three years ago when he removed to the farm of his nephew, Roy Head, located on the island in the Mississippi river between Bellevue and Galena. For some time he had been in poor health but nothing serious was feared as he was about the house and place a day or two before the end came, Saturday morning at ten o'clock. The remains were taken on Monday to the church at Fulton where funeral services were held in the afternoon. Deceased was an honored member of the I. O. O. F. which order conducted the committal services. Interment was made in the Sutton Cemetery. Surviving are two brothers, Frank of Fulton and Edward of Jones county; three sisters, Mrs. Nettie Johnson of Rock Island, Miss Nettie Head of Davenport and Mrs. Annie Gregoire of DeWitt. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, June 12, 1917, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Otto Heneke Otto S. Heneke, next to youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Heneke, was born near Maquoketa, Iowa, October 30, 1894. He grew to an industrious young manhood in this vicinity. He was called into the service of his country April 26 and went to Camp Dodge, Iowa. He was there in training until August when his company was ordered overseas. He landed at Liverpool, England, September 5, 1918, and on September 14th, left for France, where he was in training and preparation back of the lines for active service on the firing line. The armistice was signed a few days before they were to take their place on the firing line, a joy to him that the war was over, but a disappointment that he did not get to go over the top with some of the other boys. Early in January his company received orders to return to the United States and he reached New York on a perilous voyage January 24, then to Camp Merritt, New Jersey and the same day left for Camp Dodge, Iowa. Here he was mustered out and so happy to reach his home and loved ones February 6th. The hardship of the trip together with the exhaustion of his physical powers caused by inability to procure nutritious food of the winter season so weakened him that he was unable to stand the pneumonia attack which developed when he reached home. Although everything was done that loving hands and medical skill could do, he passed peacefully away on Saturday, February 15, 1919, at 11:45 a.m. at the home of his parents, aged 24 years, 3 months, and 15 days. Otto was an obedient and industrious young man, a loyal friend, a good soldier and never a word of complaint in his letters home of work of duty he was called upon to perform. His work on earth is done and he has entered into rest. The sorrowing family has the sympathy of their many friends in their great loss and sorrow. Besides his parents, five brothers survive, Henry, Paul, Nicholas, Edward and Max, and one sister, Sabina, at home. Funeral services were held from the home, two miles south of Maquoketa on Monday at 1:00 p.m. and sermon by Rev. D. F. Boomershine, pastor of the family at the M. E. church at 2 p.m., where a large circle of friends and relatives gather to pay their last earthly tribute to the young soldier. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, February 21, 1919, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Lemuel Hood Lemuel D. Hood was born in Jackson county, Iowa, Jan. 8, 1885, and passed away at his home near Canton, Iowa, Feb. 21, 1920, at 5:30 a.m., after a short illness of pneumonia. On April 9, 1913 he was united in marriage to Miss Florence Tracy. To this union were born three children, two sons, John Harold, aged 6 years and Dillon George, age 3 years and one little daughter, Ruth Merria age one and a half years. Besides his wife and children, Mr. Hood leaves to mourn his loss, his aged parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Hood, who lived on the farm with him, and one brother, William H. Hood of Florida. At the time of the husband's death, the wife with the little daughter, was at her aunt's Mrs. Levi Edwards, of Maquoketa, having been moved there from the hospital, not being able to be moved home. Mr. Hood had farmed his father's farm for eight years. He was an industrious, hard working man. A kind loving husband, father and son. His untimely death was a shock to his neighbors and friends as well as his family. [Maquoketa Excelsior-Record, Published February 20, 1920, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Thomas Houston Civil War Veteran Answers Final Taps Thomas Houston Passes Away At Home Of His Daughter The ranks of the Civil War veterans grows thinner and thinner each year. Saturday morning at five o'clock final taps was sounded for another of our beloved veterans, Thomas Houston, who passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. S. Blood, at Emeline. Mr. Houston was born in New York. When a young man he came to this state and located on a farm in the vicinity of Emeline. When the call came for volunteers in the struggle between the north and south, Mr. Houston was 22 years of age. He enlisted in Company A, 26th Iowa Volunteer Infantry, which company was made up almost entirely of men from the Canton and Emeline vicinity. He enlisted on August 22, 1862, and was made corporal of Company A. He was honorably discharged in 1865 at which time the men were mustered out. Upon his return to civilian life, he engaged in farming. Mrs. Houston passed away more than 30 years ago and shortly following her death, he retired from active farm life. Mr. Houston is survived by the following children: Mrs. F. M. Alden, Mrs. George Cavin of Maquoketa, Mrs. W.S.Blood of Emeline, T. O. Houston and Will Houston of this county. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at two o'clock from the Emeline Church. The service will be read by Mrs. Marlowe. [Maquoketa Excelsior-Record, Maquoketa, Iowa, November 19, 1918] Submitted by Ken Wright Return to Obit Index George Hyde The news of the sudden death of George Hyde, one of Maquoketa's old residents, which occurred at the home of his son, A. L. Hyde, at Elgin, Illinois, Sunday morning, came as a shock to his friends here who knew him to be enjoying fairly good health, but a few days before the sad news of his passing came. Mr. Hyde, whose proficiency as a practical nurse is known to all, had cared for invalid gentlemen on Saturday and went to the home of his son late in the evening for a few hours rest. Lying down on a bed he evidently fell asleep and soon passed away without a struggle, for when his son went to call him about 1:30 o'clock Sunday morning as he had been asked to do so, the aged father was asleep in death. The remains will be brought to Maquoketa this afternoon and funeral services will be held from the M. E. church tomorrow afternoon, Rev. J. J. Kidder officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Obituary in a later issue. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, June 12, 1917, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Corp. Howard Jenkins Corp. Howard Jenkins Dies In England The shocking news came to Dr. and Mrs. Hugh Jenkins, in a brief cablegram, of the death of their son Howard, which occurred February 23rd in the military hospital at Eastbourne, England. Howard, the oldest son of Dr. and Mrs. Jenkins, was born in Preston, December 13, 1889. Reaching early manhood he took up a Canadian homestead in Alberta, where he remained three years, returning to the United States to take a business course at Valpariso University, after which he made his home in Hooper, Washington, where his sister, Mrs. J. E. Perry and husband were located. He enlisted at Seattle with the British and was transferred to the Canadian Engineers, serving in the Third Division. Howard was taken sick with trench fever at Brussels and was taken to Boulogne, France and then Aldershot, England. He died of influenza and pneumonia. [Preston Times, Published March 6, 1919, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Carl Jensen Carl Jensen was born in Maquoketa township, Jackson county, Iowa, on Aug. 15, 1887, and died at his home in Union Center at four o'clock a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, 1918, aged 31 years, 2 months and 23 days. He was united in marriage to Mary Elizabeth Haylock at Union Center on Dec. 16, 1914. To this union two dear little daughters were born, Ruby Bell and Margaret Joyce, who with the loving wife and six brothers and four sisters are left to mourn his early passing from a life of much promise. Of Carl Jensen, it can be said he was a man in every sense, a kind and loving husband and father, a good neighbor and true friend. What more can be said. May he rest in peace. Funeral services were held from the home on Sat., Nov. 9, at 2 p.m. where a large circle of friends gathered for an open air service and paid last early tribute to a departed friend, and expressed their sympathy to the living. The floral tributes were beautiful. Mesdames Wilson and Staack sang consolingly. Burial was made in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Rev. D. F. Boomershine officiating. [Maquoketa Excelsior Record, Published November 8, 1918, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Carl Keeney Carl Keeney, aged twenty-one years, died at his home in the east part of this city Monday night of typhoid fever, after an illness of one week. Deceased left a bride of one year. He was for a time a rural mail carrier on route four. Following a prayer at the home, the remains were taken to Andrew for interment, the minister at that place officiating. Carl was a honest, steady young man, and his untimely death will be regretted by all who extend their deepest sympathy to the bereaved wife. [Maquoketa Excelsior-Record, Published December, 8, 1911, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Mathilda Maler Keiser Aged-Lady Dies Mathilda Maler was born March 27, 1831, in Wittenberg, Germany, and because of the infirmities of old age passed away at her home on East Maple Street, Thursday, Oct. 2, 1919 at the age of 88 years, 6 months and 5 days. She left her girlhood home in May, 1854, and after a voyage of 56 days arrived in Philadelphia, where she made her new home. It was here she met Gottlieb Keiser, to whom she was married October 12, 1856. This union was blessed with nine children six of whom survive, the husband having preceded his wife in death 10 years ago. She leaves to mourn her death the following children: Jake of Muscatine, Martin of Telluride, Col; Mrs. Susie Burns of Chicago; Mrs. Henry Beeker, Charlie and Joe of Maquoketa. Also six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She came with her husband to Galena, Ill., in February, 1857, and after 11 years residence there crossed into Iowa and located on a farm near Andrew, Jackson County. Here the family grew to maturity and in the spring of 1892 they sold the farm and came to Maquoketa where they resided until their deaths. Mrs. Keiser was confirmed in the Lutheran faith in early childhood and was always a firm believer in her religion. Funeral services were held from the home Sunday, Oct. 5, at 2:30 p.m., with burial in Mt. Hope cemetery Rev. Kidder officiating. [Maquoketa Excelsior-Record, Published October 7, 1919, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Pvt. Edward Kilburg Pvt. Edward Kilburg Missing In Action BELLEVUE--Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kilburg have received a message from the War Department stating that their son, Pvt. Edward Kilburg has been missing in action in Germany since December 10. He had been in service since April, 1944 and went overseas in October. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published January 12, 1945] Submitted by Ken Wright Return to Obit Index Anna Helena Staackman Krabbenhoft Anna Helena Staackman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Staackman, was born near Green Island, November 16, 1886 and died at Galesburg, Illinois, October 16, 1918, aged thirty-one years and eleven months. On January 20, 1909 she was married to Louis Krabbenhoft and they made their home near Miles until April of this year. To this union was born one daughter, Leona Anna, who is now eight years old. Besides the husband and daughter, there are still living to mourn their loss the following near relatives: the mother, whose home is near Green Island, one brother, John, and one sister, Mrs. Josephine Clausen, both of whom reside near the same place. Three years ago the father died and four years ago a sister, Mrs. Emma Baker. A brother and sister died in infancy. About four weeks ago Mrs. Krabbenhoft was seriously injured in a automobile accident and was recovering from this when it became necessary to perform an operation for an old ailment from which she had suffered for many years. Because of her weakened condition she did not rally from this operation. In her infancy she was baptized in the Lutheran faith. The funeral services were held at the home of Mr. Fred Krabbenhoft, in Miles, on last Sunday afternoon, and were conducted by Rev. J. B. Skiles, pastor of the Congregational Church. Burial at the Miles Cemetery. The bereaved husband and daughter have the sincere sympathy of a large circle of relatives and friends. [Preston Times, Published October 24, 1918, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Charles Kukkuck Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the home of Charles Kukkuck, who died Thursday evening at his home after an extended illness at the age of 68 years, 9 months, and 15 days. There was a large attendance of friends and relatives. Services at the home were conducted by the Rev. J. S. Leamer, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Clinton. Vocal numbers were sung by a duet composed of Harry W. Andrews and Russell Hainline, representing DeMolay Consistery, A. A. S. R. Masons of Clinton of which deceased was a member. Services at the grave in the Preston Cemetery were in charge of Delphic Chapter, Knights Rose Croix, of Clinton, with Frank J. Iten as wise master in the Rose Croix ceremonial. The pall bearers, representative of DeMolay Consistery, were Lorenz Petersen, Robert Primrose, and Fred Andersen of Clinton and Fred Andersen of Clinton, F. E. Tripp, Max Ehler and P. F. Kruse, of Preston. The flower girls, members of Preston Chapter, order of the Eastern Star, of which the deceased was a member, were Mrs. Blanche French, Mrs. Albert Stoltz and Mrs. Elmo Black. The deceased was born at Preston December 7, 1863, the son of Henry and Maria Kukkuck. He is survived by his wife, one son, Henry, at home, one daughter, Mrs. John Miller of near Preston, two brothers Fred and Louis of Preston and one sister, Mrs. Marie Diehl of Polo, Illinois, all of whom were present at the funeral. [Preston Times, Published September 29, 1932, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Frederick Lohmeier Frederick Lohmeier Rites Held Sunday; Burial at Delmar Funeral service was held at Delmar Methodist church Sunday at 2:00 p.m., for Frederick N. Lohmeier, 76, who died at his home in Maquoketa on Thursday evening. The Rev. A. L. Eddy, of Maquoketa, officiated and burial was in Delmar cemetery. The deceased was born in Germany on Sept. 18, 1870, and came to this country at the age of 16 years. He resided in the Delmar community for many years, recently retiring from the farm to move to Maquoketa. He is survived by a widow and four daughters, Mrs. Nettie Jackson and Mrs. Daisy Harrington, both of Delmar; Mrs. Mamie Rorah, of Cedar Rapids, and Mrs. Dora Fitch, of Janesville, Wis.; also one son, Frank, of Maquoketa. His first wife and one son, Roy, preceded him in death. Jackson Sentinel, Published July 12, 1946 Submitted by Ken Wright Return to Obit Index Johanna Becker Loitz Mrs. Johanna Becker-Loitz was born in Jagendorf, Demin, Neu Fore, Pomern, April 14, 1837, and spent her girlhood and earlywomanhood in her native land. She was united in marriage to Fritz Loitz, October 24, 1859, they coming to America in 1881, settling in Maquoketa, which had since been her home. Her husband passed away in 1883. To Mr. and Mrs. Loitz were born eleven children, nine of whom are left to mourn the loss of a kind and loving mother. There also survive twenty-seven grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren. For some time Mrs. Loitz had made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Ernest Harder, where she passed peacefully away on January 27. The funeral was held from the home, thence to the Reformed Church, Rev. Moehlman of Spragueville officiating. Interment was made in Mt. Hope Cemetery. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, February 4, 1919, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Sgt. Evard Magruder Sgt. Evard Magruder, 23, son of the late attorney E. L. Magruder of Maquoketa, has been listed killed in action. He was formerly listed as missing in action in flight over China, May 8, 1944. Sgt. Magruder was born in Oxford Junction, August 25, 1924. While in high school he made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Hunwardsen in Oxford Junction and was graduated from the school there in 1942. He enlisted in the service that fall and was sent to India. He is survived by a sister, Theo, of New York City, a brother, Pvt. David Magruder of Fort Lewis, Washington, a half-sister, Shirley Hendersen, and a half-brother, Wayne Waite of Oxford Junction, and a half-brother, Jackie Waite of Maquoketa. Memorial services for Sgt. Magruder are being arranged. [Maquoketa Community Press, Published November 16, 1944, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Fred McNamee Fred McNamee, 60, died Sunday in City Memorial Hospital, Maquoketa. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Carson-Balster Funeral Home. The Rev. H. D. Green officiated and burial was made in Pence Cemetery, near Baldwin. Mr. McNamee was born July 8, 1884 in Jackson County, son of James and Catherine Welch McNamee. On March 1, 1911, he was married Matey Little. He is survived by his wife, one son, Arlo of Baldwin, one daughter, Beulah Welch, of Monticello, and three sisters, Mrs. Gertie Moran, Mrs. Minnie Stanton and Mrs. Mabel Current, all of Baldwin. [Maquoketa Community Press, Published November 30, 1944, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Pvt. Nick Medinger Pvt. Nick Medinger Killed in France Announcement of the death of another one of our Bellevue boys reached here Sunday afternoon when Michael Medinger received a telegram from Washington, D. C., stating that his son, Private Nick Medinger, died on October 21, 1918, from wounds he suffered in action. Mr. Medinger had not any word from Nick for over five weeks, but a week ago Friday received a letter from France, written by a Sister in the hospital where Private Medinger was being cared for, which stated he had been seriously gassed and was in serious condition, but was being given every care and attention.-Bellevue Herald [Maquoketa Excelsior-Record, Maquoketa, Iowa, November 18, 1918] Submitted by Ken Wright Return to Obit Index PFC Daniel Moeller PFC Daniel Moeller Pays Supreme Sacrifice Killed in Action on November 4th On last Sunday evening, December 1st, Mrs. Maria Moeller received the sad news of the death of her son, PFC Daniel Moeller, who was killed in action in France on November 4th. He left Maquoketa on April 26 and was sent to Camp Dodge and later was transferred to Camp Travis, San Antonio, Texas, where with several weeks hard drill on the rifle range, he became an expert marksman and was sent to England, arriving there shortly before July 4th. He was then sent to France where he saw active service in the trenches for about seven weeks before he gave his life as many others have for humanity to live forever from toil and care. Deceased was born near Green Island, Iowa, on February 11, 1890. He was baptized and confirmed in the Evangelical Lutheran Church. With these influences and the constant teachings of a loving, Christian mother, he was an honest, upright loving son and brother, ever kind and helpful to his mother, who has been an invalid for thirty years and who greatly mourns, but bravely bears the loss of her son. He acted as a father to the younger brothers and sisters and from the time he was nineteen years old, with the assistance of his sisters and younger brothers, cared for the invalid mother. He worked and managed the farm near Maquoketa for several years before entering the Army. He spent the last few years as a successful carpenter and contractor. Daniel was a great lover of music and athletic activities, was an agreeable companion, well known and well liked by many. He was one of a family of sixteen children, two brothers having died in childhood. Surviving him are six sisters: Mrs. William Ostert, Mrs. William Ehl, Mrs. Alfred Porth and Helena of Davenport, Amelia and Martha at home and seven brothers, Adam, Gustave of Burlington, Laurence of Preston, Henry and Paul of Camp Harrison, Indiana, Walter at home and Carl of Fulton, Iowa, all of whom deeply grieve over the loss of their brother. [Maquoketa Excelsior-Record, Maquoketa, Iowa, December 5, 1918] Submitted by Ken Wright Return to Obit Index John Emmett Morgan Remains of J. Emmett Morgan Brought Here for Burial John Emmett Morgan, who for many years was a resident of Maquoketa, but who for the past several years has made his home with his son Will and family at Cedar Rapids, passed away at Cedar Rapids about noon Tuesday, May 29, aged 73 years, 11 months, and 6 days. Mr. Morgan was a member of A. W. Drips Post, Grand Army of the Republic and served during the Civil War in Company B, 26th Iowa Infantry and ever took an active part in the work of the G. A. R. The remains arrived in this city Thursday morning and the funeral was held from the M. E. church at two o'clock in the afternoon, Rev. J. J. Kidder officiating. Interment was made in Mt. Hope cemetery. Deceased is survived by one son, William, of Cedar Rapids. [Jackson Sentinel, June 1, 1917, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Louisa Sheppard Myatt Louisa Sheppard was born August 12, 1840, in Birmingham, England, and with calm faith passed out of this world at 9 o'clock on Monday evening, February 17, 1919, at the home of her son, Walter Myatt, at Elwood, aged 78 years, 4 months and 12 days. Her girlhood days were spent in boarding schools of England, where she received what was then considered a finished education for girls. On August 17, 1865, she was united in marriage to Mr. Simon Myatt. One week after their wedding day they set sail for America. On arriving they came directly to Sharon township, where they settled on a farm. To them were born three sons, Fred, Walter and Howard. After seven years of happy companionship the husband and the youngest son, Howard, passed away. Shortly after her bereavement, longing to see her native land again. She took her two remaining sons and made a six months' visit to England. Twenty-two years ago after a period of slowly failing eyesight, Grand Ma was left in total darkness. But never did the saints of the church face affliction with more heroic calmness than did she at the loss of her sight. She would compare her affliction to those of her Savior and would say "My suffering is nothing in comparison to that which my savior bore for me." She did not spend these days in idle repining, but busied herself with sewing and knitting and all through the war she was busy knitting garments for the Red Cross. On January 2, 1918, she was bereaved of her oldest son, Fred. Since then she has spent the most of her time at the home of her only remaining son, Walter Myatt. Besides her son she has three grandsons, one great-grandson, a foster daughter, Mrs. J. L. Kingsley, and many more distant relatives, who will feel the loss of her saintly influence. Mrs. Myatt was baptized and confirmed in the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, January 18, 1880, of which church she has remained a happy and contented member. It was her request that the funeral should be as plain as would conform to the wish of her children and no unnecessary expense should be incurred. It was also her desire that an elder of her church should officiate. Funeral services were held in the Elwood M. E. Church, Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, February 20, conducted by Elder John Heide, the Rev. J. J. Snyder assisting. Interment was made in Mt. Hope cemetery. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, February 21, 1919, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Burdette Nary Burdette Nary Killed in Action Mrs. Howard Anderson of Mill Rock received word that her brother, Burdette Nary, was killed in action in France about a month ago. This young soldier had been in France some time having spent July 4, 1917 there. He was wounded last Spring but recovered and again went to the front where his young life was sacrificed for world freedom. [Maquoketa Excelsior-Record, Published November 1, 1918, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Conrad Nigg WELL KNOWN RESIDENT DEAD Conrad Nigg Died Yesterday After a Long Illness, Served 18 Years in French Army Conrad Nigg, who for the past few years has been in ill health, passed away at 4:15 yesterday at his home on South Second Street. Mr. Nigg has been a sufferer from Bright's disease. Conrad Nigg was born in France, November 24, 1834. He served for eighteen years in the French army being with Maximillian in his famous trip to Mexico. He was also with the French army during the siege at Algiers. Mr. Nigg came here in 1872 where he has since resided. He was married in 1875 to Miss Henrietta Kuhr, who with the following children survive: Louis, the oldest son who is located at Keystone; Frank who is with the U. S. Navy down in Mexico; Mrs. Huber Young of this city; Charles, who is enroute on U. S. boat to China and Will who is located in Kimball, S. D. Mr. Nigg is also survived by three grandchildren. Funeral arrangements have not as yet been made as the family are waiting to hear from Will who is in Dakota. [Maquoketa Excelsior-Record, July 4, 1916, submitted by Ken Wright] William Conrad Nigg Will Nigg Dies Overseas Former Maquoketa Boy Serving in France Gives Life for His Country. Succumbs to Pneumonia Mrs. Henrietta Nigg, a former resident of Maquoketa, now residing in Davenport, has been called upon to sacrifice the second son, Will, for the sake of democracy, for his name appeared in the casualty list of Tuesday, as a victim of pneumonia. He died on Sunday, October 3, 1918. Will was well known in Maquoketa where he received his early education and graduated from the Maquoketa high school. He left Maquoketa and went to Mitchell, South Dakota and enlisted in military service about two years ago, serving faithfully since that time. A brother, Lt. F. C. Nigg, lost his life on the ill fated Cyclops last April, after serving 16 years in the Navy. Another brother, Charles, is also in the service and is an ensign in the navy and has made several trips between America and France. Besides the mother and brothers, Charles and Lou, one sister, Mrs. H. A. Young of Davenport, and his wife Mrs. Emma Nigg survive. [Maquoketa Excelsior-Record, Published November 8, 1918, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Dan Noonan The many friends of Dan Noonan were saddened last Monday morning to hear the word of his death. He passed away at his home and apparently was in usual good health just before his demise. He was born December 30, 1855 at Garryowen. He was a member of St. Patrick's Church, Garryowen. He was married to Miss Mary Driscoll of the same place. His funeral was held from the home Wednesday morning to St. Patrick's Church. Mass was read by his pastor Rev. P. E. Malone. Four grandsons served at mass, Willard, Glen, William and Bud Noonan. Surviving him are two daughters, Mrs. Mike Ryle, and Mrs. Richard Lynch, and two sons, Leo and Frank. Preceding him in death were his wife and daughter. Pallbearers were Theo. Martinsen, George Kueter, William Stanton, Albert Stickley, John Pfab and Jerry O'Connell. Those attending from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gassman, Mrs. Irene Mills, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Budde, Maquoketa, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Noonan, Prairieburg, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Skahills, Peosta, and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Noonan. [Maquoketa Community Press, November 23, 1944, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Elva L. Roush Pickett Young Woman Called By Death Wednesday Weakened By Illness, Operation Proves to Be too Great a Shock Funeral Service Friday Afternoon After an illness of four weeks Mrs. Wlliam Pickett passed away at the home of her father, E. N. Roush, in the First Ward at 2:15 o'clock, Wednesday afternoon. Elva L. Roush was born near Esgate, January 30, 1877, and had spent her entire life in the vicinity of Maquoketa, where she she was highly esteemed by a wide circle of friends, who now mourn her untimely passing. On February 4, 1914, she was united in marriage to William Pickett of Baldwin, but now a resident of Clinton, and who was by the bedside of his wife when death came. She was an honored social member of the R. N. A. order and her companionship was ever a delight in her fraternal circles. About three weeks ago she came to the home of her father in this city, and while her health was not good, nothing serious developed until a few days before the end came. Those surviving besides her husband and father are one son, Jay, at home here; two sisters, Mrs. R. S. Kellogg, of Rock Island and Miss Susie Roush at home here; also two brothers, Elmer and Eugene Roush of this vicinity. The funeral cortege will leave the E. N. Roush home at one o'clock Friday afternoon for Esgate, where services will be held, Rev. Ed Lowe of Baldwin officiating. Interment in Esgate cemetery. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, May 11, 1917, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Mrs. F. E. Pike Funeral of Mrs. F. E. Pike Held Saturday The funeral of the late Mrs. F. E. Pike was held from the Congregational Church last Saturday morning at 10:30 o'clock, the services being conducted by Dr. J. G. Morgan and the Order of Eastern Star. Accompanying the remains to this city from Cedar Rapids, the late home of the deceased, were her husband, F. E. Pike, the son F. E. Pike and wife of Los Angeles, California, and two sisters of Mr. Pike, Mrs. S. E. Ripple of Edgemont, South Dakota and Mrs. Leonard of Hastings, Nebraska. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published April 8, 1919, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Alda Lucretia Potter Death has claimed another and laid his cold hand upon the brow of one of Bellevue's brightest and most highly respected young ladies in the person of Miss Alda Lucretia Potter, who departed this life at the Potter home at Paradise, on Sunday morning, September 21, 1902. Miss Potter was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Potter and a granddaughter of Elbridge Potter, the founder of Paradise, and during his life one of Jackson County's most prominent citizens. Alda L. Potter was born at Paradise December 18, 1876, and here was reared to womanhood. She was a graduate of Bellevue High School, completing its course with the class of 1893. She was also a graduate of State Normal at Cedar Falls in the year 1897. She had been following teaching. [Bellevue Herald, reprinted in the Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Oct. 9, 1902] Submitted by Ken Wright Return to Obit Index Cathryn Kelly Rash Mrs. Wm. Rash. Cathryn Kelly, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Kelly was born at Spragueville, Iowa, April 1, 1879, and grew to young womanhood at that place. She was married to William Rash in January, 1906. Four children three girls and one boy were born to this union of whom three survive, two girls and one boy. After a short illness she passed away at her home in the first ward on Wednesday, Feb. 18, aged 40 years, 10 months and 19 days. Besides the sorrowing husband and children, three brothers, John, Timothy and Thomas and one sister, Mrs. William Becker all of Maquoketa survive her departure. Funeral services were held from the Buchner chapel on Saturday at 2 p.m. Feb. 21, and burial in Mt. Hope cemetery. Rev. D. F. Boomershine officiating. [Jackson Sentinel, Published Feb. 24, 1920, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Nick Regenwether Local Boy Killed on Eve of Victory The sad intelligence was received here Friday of the death of Nick Regenwether, one of the sterling young men of this locality who met his death while serving his country. It appears that he was killed in action at the front on November 10th, the day before hostilities ceased, doubly sad because this fine and brave young man was cut down so near to the great victory, which he so gallantly helped to obtain. [Preston Times, Published December 5, 1918, submitted by Ken Wright] - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Died A Hero We had a visit Friday from Joe Regenwether, one of the pleasant young farmers of the Spragueville neighborhood. He showed us a letter that he had just received from Mr. A. A. Waltz of Princeton, Illinois, in which he has lately received from his son, Gosse, in France, who stated that he talked to Nick Regenwether before the latter was killed. He says Nick told him that he was due to go over the top the next day and that he did not expect to come back alive, as though he had a premonition of what would happen to him. His son, Gosse, was not in the same company with Nick, but was not so far away from where he was killed. Gosse learned that Nick was hit in the head by a machine gun bullet as he was going over the top. He says he knows within a few yards the spot where the brave boy is buried. All information goes to prove that no man died a braver death than Nick Regenwether, and his memory will live long in the minds of his many friends.-Preston Times [Preston Times, Published April 11, 1919, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Smn. Clifton Robinson SABULA BOY KILLED IN ACTION IN THE PACIFIC WAR Mr. and Mrs. Henry Robinson of Sabula received a telegram last week informing them that their son, Clifton, who was in the U. S. Navy had been killed in action. Clifton was twenty-six years of age and enlisted in the navy in 1939. He is survived by his parents, three sisters and three brothers. [Preston Times, Published February, 12, 1942, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index William Rowe After a long suffering, William Rowe, whose residence is north of Monmouth, died at his home Sunday. Deceased was born in England about eighty-four years ago and for many years had been a resident of the Monmouth vicinity. Funeral services were held this morning. Obituary will be given at a later issue. [Jackson Sentinel, Published June 12, 1917, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Lt. Russell Ruff LT. RUSSELL RUFF REPORTED MISSING IN SEA TRAGEDY Lt. (jg) Russell Ruff, 34, was reported missing after a minesweeper was sunk in a collision off the Atlantic coast last Thursday evening, it was learned here this week. A former coach at Des Moines, Lt. Ruff was a native of Ottumwa, where his parents reside. Surviving besides the parents and two sisters, is the wife, the former Marion Ellis of Maquoketa, who has been residing at Newport, R.I. Mrs. Ruff is expected to arrive here soon. [Jackson Sentinel and Maquoketa Excelsior, Published July 7, 1944] Submitted by Ken Wright Return to Obit Index John Ryan John Ryan, 74, died at 3:15 p.m., Sunday in the home of his son, Morris Ryan, 641 Sixth Avenue South, Clinton, having succumbed to hardening of the arteries. Funeral services were held Friday in the home and burial in the Preston Cemetery. Mr. Ryan was born in New Wilmington, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, October 15, 1857, the son of Patrick and Mary Delaney Ryan. There were thirteen children in the family. He was married to Ellen Cain in 1891. To them were born three children, Lewis of Green Island, Celia, who died in 1918 and Morris of Clinton. Mrs. Ryan died thirty-six years ago. In 1908 he married Mrs. Mayme Peters. He leaves his widow, his sons, a stepson, Vance Peters of Spragueville, a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Smith of Seattle and a grandchild, Marion Martin of Dyersville. When three years of age he came in a covered wagon to Jackson County, his parents taking six weeks to cross the plains from Pennsylvania to Iowa. He lived on the same farm until eight years ago when he moved to Maquoketa. Since March 1 he had made his home with his son, Morris, in Clinton. [Preston Times, Published September 29, 1932, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Lee Ryman BELLEVUE-Lee Ryman, 59, was instantly killed Thursday night, about 9:15, when he was struck by a car on Highway 62, about a mile west of town, near the bridge. Delbert Keeney, driver of the car that struck Ryman, was not held. Sheriff Lorin Felderman and Coroner F. V. Andrew were called and conducted the investigation. It was found the accident was unavoidable as the man stepped directly in the path of the car. In the Keeney car were Harlan Keeney and Wilfred Trute. Ryman had been employed for some time at the George Bies farm and that day had been hired by Elmer Hoff to cut wood. He was on his way to the Hoff home when the accident occurred. Ryman had lived in this locality about 18 years, coming here from Richland Center, Wisconsin. Little was known of the man's family, but authorities succeeded in locating a sister, Mrs. Arthur Ray at Richland Center, Wisconsin. Funeral services were held Saturday at the John Dye funeral home, the Rev. Laurence Nelson, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial was made in the City Cemetery. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, January 7, 1941, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index John Schrader Died at the home of Mrs. Chas. Schrader in Otter Creek, John Schrader, who was a brother to Charles Schrader, deceased, and with whom he made his home up to the time of his death of the latter since which time he continued to live with the Schrader family. He lost his eyesight several years ago and was about eighty years of age, a hard working honest man and well thought of by his neighbors. The funeral occurred Friday at Otter Creek, Rev. Father Leahy officiating. [LaMotte News, reprinted in the Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Oct. 9, 1902] Submitted by Ken Wright Return to Obit Index Corp. Alvin Schroeder Corp. Alvin Schroeder, with the Allied Expeditionary Forces in France, has made the supreme sacrifice for democracy and humanity. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schroeder, received a telegram from the War Department last Thursday evening, informing them that their son had died September 18, 1918, from wounds received in action July 24, 1918. [Bellevue Leader, Maquoketa Excelsior-Record, November 1, 1918] Submitted by Ken Wright Return to Obit Index Pvt. Henry A. Schuster Private Henry A. Schuster, who enlisted last Spring, passed away at Fort Des Moines, Saturday afternoon, October 14, 1918, after a few days illness of influenza, followed by pneumonia. He was born in Emery, South Dakota, January 28, 1891, came to Iowa with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Schuster when six years old. They settled on a farm in Washington township five miles northwest of Zwingle. He is survived by his parents, six brothers and two sisters. He was a member of the mechanics corps. His remains arrived Wednesday evening and funeral services were held on Thursday from the home to Holy Family Catholic Cemetery at Mellary. Knights of Columbus Council No. 930 of Cascade, of which council deceased was a member, acted as an escort, a mark of respect and honor to their departed brother and friend. [Maquoketa Excelsior-Record, Published October 25, 1918, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Mary Krumviede Seeman Aged Resident Answers The Final Summons The death of Mrs. Frank Seeman came in the nature of a surprise to her many Preston friends, many of whom, not even knowing of her illness, we are told. It has not been so very many weeks since she was visiting at the home of her daughter Mrs. Parmenter at Paralta. Mary Krumviede was born in Hanover, Germany, February 20, 1844; and died in the hospital at Maquoketa, October 17, 1919. She was 75 year, 7 months and seven days old. She was the third oldest child of Louis and Sophie Krumviede and at the age of 3 years came to Maquoketa with her parents. They came direct to Iowa and settled on a homestead near Green Island. She was married at Sabula in 1867 to Frank Seeman, and to them was born eight children, three dying in infancy, one at the age of 12 and Luelia, dying October 29, 1918. Her beloved husband leaving her for a better world April 18, 1916. To mourn the loss of a devoted mother there are left three children-Mrs. George Harrison of Bulwark, Alberta, Canada; Mrs. Gerald Sodeman of Consort, Alberta, Canada; and Mrs. Percy Parmenter of Paralta, Iowa. Besides a large number of friends she leaves behind three sisters and two brothers-Mrs. Fred Neuman and Mrs. Augusta Baker of Preston, Mrs. Will Baker of Webster City, Mr. John Krumviede of Preston, and Mr. Louis Krumviede of DeSmet, South Dakota. The remains were brought Saturday from Maquoketa and taken to the late home of the deceased where the funeral was held. At 10 o'clock Monday morning conducted by Rev. Leonard A. Spooner, pastor of the Congregational Church. The burial took place at Sabula, by the side of her late husband. [Preston Times, Published February 23, 1919, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Agnes Campbell Simpson Services Held Wednesday For Agnes Simpson Mrs. Simpson, 80, died at 1:30 a.m. Monday at the Leroy Hospital where she had been a patient for several months. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Carson and Balster funeral home. The Rev. A. L. Eddy of the First Congregational Church officiated. Burial was made in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Agnes Campbell was born December 17, 1855, in Ireland. She came to this country with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Campbell, eighty years ago, and has since lived in this community. Her husband, A. R. Simpson, died many years ago. She is survived by two brothers, James and John Campbell, and three sisters, Mrs. Margaret McCarthy, Mrs. Jennie Brincker and Elizabeth Lydia, all of Maquoketa. [Maquoketa Community Press, November 16, 1944, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Frank Smith Frank Smith, aged twenty-three years, died at the home of his brother, Tom Smith on Edna Street, Maquoketa, last Saturday evening, at seven o'clock. He leaves to mourn his untimely death, two brothers, Tom and Harry of Maquoketa, and two sisters, Nell of Davenport, and Kate of Dubuque. Deceased was for a long time operator at the local Western Union office where he made hosts of friends by his quiet and obliging ways. About a year ago he was stricken with tuberculosis and in spite of all medical care and the care of loving hands, he passed away almost in the morning of life. The funeral was held at the Sacred Heart Church, Maquoketa, Rev. Father Bowen officiating. Interment was in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. [Maquoketa Excelsior-Record, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published December 1, 1911]Submitted by Ken Wright Return to Obit Index Augusta Theide Spragueville News Obituary of Mrs. H. L. Thiede Augusta Marie Louise Spiegel Thiede, the daughter of John Spiegel and his wife, Marie, was born on October 19, 1878, at Fairfield, in Jackson county. Early in her infancy she was brought to the saving waters of baptism and declared a child of god on April 13, 1879. In her early youth she attended the public school and then the confirmation school conducted by the late Rev. L. M. Reck. She was confirmed in the Lutheran faith on April 10, 1892, in Salem Lutheran church in Spragueville, Iowa. On April 12, 1904 she was united in marriage to Herman L. Thiede. The young couple started farming on the old home place of the deceased. The deceased was given to have much concern for her family and others at the expense of her own health. This was especially true before her last sickness. Early on Sunday morning of July 18, the deceased suffered a severe gastric hemorrhage and was taken to Mercy hospital in Clinton. A blood transfusion was given her which made her rally for the time but again on last Saturday another transfusion was necessary, however. Now she continually grew worse and on last Sunday evening about 11:30 p.m. with her husband and her pastor at her bedside, she answered the summons of her Maker. She reached the age of 64 years, nine months and six days. She is survived by her husband, Herman L. Theide and one son, George of Spragueville. One sister, Mrs. John Stecken of Fairfield, and five nieces and two nephews also survive. A daughter, Laura, preceded her mother in death in her infancy. Her parents and one sister, Mrs. Henry Stoecksen, also preceded her in death. Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday, July 28, 1943, at 1:30 p.m. at the Campbell funeral home and at 2:00 p.m. at Salem Lutheran church in Spragueville, Iowa, with the Rev. L. R. Meinecke, in charge. Committal was made in Salem Lutheran cemetery in Spragueville. Singers at the funeral were Patty Powers and Mildred Kemp. Songs sung were Rock Of Ages, The Old Rugged Cross, and In The Garden. The organist was Mrs. Gilbert Sromeyer. Ethel Ohlmeyer, Mrs. J. Eckelberg, Mrs. A. Oatke, Mrs. N. Tillmony and Minnie Kemp were in charge of flowers. Maquoketa Community Press, Published July 29, 1943 Submitted by Ken Wright Return to Obit Index Pvt. Harry Thomas Pvt. Harry Thomas Killed In Action Pvt. Harry Thomas, son of Sam Thomas of Maquoketa, has been reported killed in action in Italy, on October 25, 1944. The announcement was made by the War Department. Pvt. Thomas has been overseas for more than a year. Besides his father, he is survived by two small daughters who make their home with their grandfather. Memorial services will be held in the First Methodist Church at 11 a.m. Sunday morning. The Rev. Green extends an invitation to all members of patriotic organizations in the community as well as the general public to attend. [Maquoketa Community Press, November 23, 1944, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Kate DeGrush Tuller A telegram has been received by relatives here announcing the death of Mrs. Kate DeGrush Tuller, which occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edna Tuller Isaac, at Wheaton, Illinois, on Tuesday, October 29, 1918. Mrs. Tuller, who was a former resident of Maquoketa, was the only daughter of Mrs. Fred DeGrush, now deceased. She was born and grew to womanhood in this city and had many relatives and a host of friends in Maquoketa. <[Maquoketa Excelsior-Record, Published November 1, 1918, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Laria Wathier Mrs. Laria Wathier, aged about 82 years, died at her home in Richland Township a week ago today. Mrs. Wathier was one of the oldest settlers of this county, and was a much respected and beloved old lady. The funeral services were held Wednesday in the St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Otter Creek, the Rev. Father Corbet of that charge preached an eloquent and appropriate sermon over the remains. The LaMotte German choir, led by Mr. Nick Nemmers, was present at the services and furnished the music usual on such occasions. [Bellevue Herald, Published May 17, 1887, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Dr. E. M. Westbrook Dr. E. M. Westbrook, for many years a prominent resident and Democratic Party politician of Jackson County, died at his home in Lyons, at 5:30 o'clock, p.m., Saturday, April 25th. For many years the Dr. was one of the strongest spokes in the wheel of Jackson County Democracy and was a good and highly respected citizen. His home paper, the Lyons Advertiser, has the following to say about the deceased: The Dr. has been ill for lo, these many years and at several different times his life has been despaired of, but with wonderful tenacity he has again and again conquered death, but to be at last conquered. Dr. E. M. Westbrook was born in Madison county, New York, February 3, 1819, consequently was a little over 66 years of age at the time of his death. At the early age of sixteen years he commenced studying his chosen profession of medicine, graduating with honors at St. Louis, in 1839, and again in Louisville in 1840. In 1840 he married Miss Eliza M. Duckworth by whom he was blessed with six children Milton H., Charles and Edward, Mrs. Virtus Lund, Mary H. Leffingwell,-one daughter, Melissa has passed away before him. He was bereft of his first wife in 1864 and married again-Mrs. H. P. Armstrong-in 1877. In 1847 he came to Sabula, and for twelve years was postmaster of that place, and also represented Jackson County in the legislature, one session. In 1866 he commenced his professional duties in Lyons, which until late years has been very extensive, but owing to failing health he retired from active practice during the past five years. Always pleasant, sociable and freehearted, he has won for himself the esteem and respect of all his acquaintances. For the past five years he has suffered from diabetes, which baffled the best medical skill and occasioned his death. The funeral occurred Monday at three o'clock, from his late residence on Sixth Street, which was largely attended, funeral services being conducted by Rev. Trimble. The body was placed in its last resting place in Oakland Cemetery and was followed thereto by a large number of sympathetic friends. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published April 30, 1885, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Daniel Whitson Daniel Whitson was born April 28, 1836, in the State of Ohio. He died happy in Christ his Saviour Sunday morning, October 22, 1916, at the age of 80 years, 5 months and 24 days. He was joined in marriage to Emily Carter, September 20, 1868, who preceded him in death fourteen years ago. This union was blessed with seven children, all of whom survive. They are Mrs. Hattie Reikman of Grand Mound, Iowa; Mrs. Katie Eaton and Levi Whitson of Vale, South Dakota; Mrs. Lucy Riggs and David Whitson of Maquoketa, and the Misses Lydia and Mary Whitson at home, who so faithfully cared for their father during his illness. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Henry Smith of Carthage, South Dakota. In 1848, he came with his parents to Iowa, settling on a farm near Miles. He has been a resident of this city for 34 years. He was converted while young and joined the German Evangelical church, in which he remained a respected member. Daniel Whitson was a Christian man, holding fast the evidence of the Spirit of God regarding his acceptance. He was a patient sufferer during an illness, which lasted more than one year. He frequently praised aloud his God, in whom he believed and trusted. His last words were: "I am ready to go." The grace of God was sufficient for his needs and he could say with Paul "I know in whom I believe." His favorite song was "Happy day when Jesus washed my sins away," which he so often sung during his illness, and which was sung at the funeral service. Blessed the individual who can leave such a positive testimony as a heritage to those who are bereaved and mourn. He was a good father and will be greatly missed by his children and many friends. The funeral occurred from the Free Methodist Church on Wednesday afternoon, October 25, conducted by his old pastor, Rev. August Goetze of Dubuque, Iowa, assisted by Rev. Dickson of the Free Methodist church and Rev. Kidder of the M. E. Church. The body was laid to rest in Mt. Hope cemetery in this city, with the sure hope of meeting again on the resurrection morning. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, October 27, 1916, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index William H. Winegar William H. Winegar was born at Green Bay, Wis., March 19, 1848, and died Feb. 15, 1920, at the home of his youngest daughter, Mrs. Soren Hedegar, where he and his wife had been spending the winter. He was united in marriage to Rebecca L. Gibson of Baldwin on Sept. 1, 1872. To this union were born seven children, of whom only four survive, Mrs. Maude Kelton of Andrew; Mrs. Mattie Mayner of Maquoketa; Mrs. Elsie Hedegar of Lost Nation; Wallace Winegar of Baldwin. Left to mourn his loss, besides the immediate family are three grandchildren, Parker Kelton, in the navy; Claire McMillen and Darrel Hedegar of Lost Nation, and a host of friends, who have profited by his long and serviceable life in the community where he has lived. Mr. Winegar served his country with honor during the Civil war and since that time has lived at Baldwin. There he served as janitor of the High school for 10 years, and as city marshal for 5 years. He was a good neighbor and citizen, a very earnest politician, but above all, a devoted father and husband. True to his family, to his neighbor, to his country, a worthy tribute, indeed. "Cover-me with Old Glory and let the "World War" boys carry me." Among his last words were these. [Jackson Sentinel, Published February 24, 1920, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Richard B. Wing Richard B. Wing, son of Archibald and Grace Wing, was born in New York state April 6, 1855, and died near Andrew, Iowa, October 30, 1917, aged sixty-two years, six months and twenty-four days. When eleven years old he came with his parents to Iowa. They settled on a farm east of Maquoketa where Richard grew to manhood. November 28, 1887, he was united in marriage to Emma Briggs. They followed farming until about six years ago when they moved to Maquoketa. Eleven children were born to them, all of whom are living and all present today except Edwin of California. The children are: Albert, Arthur, Ira, Mrs. Anna Wing of Preston, Edwin of California, Henry,, Wilmer, Grace, Gladys, Vernard and Dale. All but two live in or near Maquoketa. Mr. Wing's health began to fail about four years ago. Through all these years his faithful wife has been his constant companion and helper. Mr. Wing spent his life in this community and has always lived an upright life. He was a kind father and loving husband and had great reasons to be proud of his family. This large family of children will surely be a great comfort to the bereaved wife and mother and be able to minister to her needs and fill her days with the well-earned comforts of life.The love and sympathy of friends and neighbors is hereby extended to the family in their sorrow. A short service will be held at the late home in the First ward Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, funeral service at the M. E. Church at 2:30, Rev. J. J. Kidder officiating. Interment will be made in Mt. Hope cemetery. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published November 2, 1917] Submitted by Ken Wright Return to Obit Index Fred Wray Funeral services were held in the Buchner Chapel Monday afternoon for Fred Wray, 84, who died last Tuesday at St. Cloud, Florida. The Rev. A. L. Eddy officiated. Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Mr. Wray was born April 17, 1860, at Bridgeport, near Maquoketa. With the exception of a short time at Valparaiso Business College and trips to Florida in recent years, he spent his entire life in the community. As a young man he entered the monument business with his father and maintained that business with his brothers until his retirement. Two weeks ago he left for St. Cloud, Florida, with his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Meyer. The three arrived there Friday and Mrs. Meyer wrote Monday to their niece that all stood the trip well, although Mr. Wray had a bad cold. Three brothers preceded him in death, Frank, Emerson, and Freeman, his twin brother. He is survived by his sister and three nieces and three nephews. Two nieces and one nephew came to attend the funeral, Mrs. Mildred Funk, Hammond, Indiana, Mrs. Beulah Papakostas, Chicago, and Cecil Wray, Davenport. [Maquoketa Community Press, Published November 30, 1944, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Charles Wyckoff COUNTY PIONEER DIES Charles Wyckoff, died at the home of his son, Henry in Delmar, Iowa, October 16, 1918, from old age and general debility, aged 80 years, 9 months and 5 days. Deceased was born in Michigan and came west with his father, Col. R. B. Wyckoff, in 1838, and settled on a claim in Van Buren township., Jackson County, Territory of Iowa, which was the home of Charles the greater part of his life, and which he always claimed as his home. He was very active in the affairs of his township and county, as his father had been before him. Possessed of a high moral and Christian character, a warm, generous disposition and a willingness to do for others less endowed by nature for life's struggles than himself. He was frequently called upon to share the burdens of his neighbors and services were always given freely and without stint. In all undertakings for the betterment of his community he was always found in the lead. He was one of the best posted men in the history and development of Jackson county and the state of Iowa, of any one within its borders. For the past several years he had been very active in the Maquoketa Valley Pioneers and Old Settlers' Association, and had been unanimously chosen its president. His address on the "Evolution of Jackson County" during his lifetime was pronounced by Gov. Clarke to be the best he had ever heard. Charley, as he was familiarly called, was noted for his love for children with whom he was very popular. He affiliated with the Democratic Party and took a prominent part in its conventions. While he never secured any recognition in the way of office for himself, quite a number of politicians owed their position to the influence that he controlled. Mr. Wyckoff was happily married of the 18th of September, 1857, and his faithful wife lived to celebrate with him their Golden Wedding Anniversary, when more than 500 neighbors and friends came to their home to congratulate them on that event. Mrs. Wyckoff passed away on April 16, 1908, and since then Charles had been making his home with his son Henry. Last Sunday the remains were taken to the old home cemetery in Van Buren township, and laid beside those of his faithful life partner, in the cherished spot he had done so much to make beautiful. Seven children survive as follows: Theodore, Henry, Samuel, Edwin and John Wyckoff; Mrs. John Gries and Mrs. David Smith. These and a large number of grandchildren and a host of friends will sadly miss the kindly face and hearty greetings of this grand old pioneer. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, October 24, 1918, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index

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