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Jackson County, Iowa Obituaries Page 5John Altfillisch Another old settler has been called home in the person of John Altfillisch, who was born in Germany, March 5, 1826, and died of paralysis at his home three miles southeast of Maquoketa, February 17, 1900, aged 73 years, 11 months and sixteen days. He came to New York in 1851, where he was married to Magdelena Forner and they came to Maquoketa in 1858. This union was blessed with nine children, six of whom survive, viz: Mrs. Adolph Drum, Mrs. Henry Meyer, Mrs. Henry Dose, Mrs. P. O. Nelson, William and John F. His first wife died in 1872. His second wife was Mary Forner, who died August 31, 1899, and this union was blessed with two children: Mrs. Freeman Chrisler and Lillian, who survives to mourn the loss of a kind and loving father. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church, Tuesday, Feb. 20th, Rev. D. F. Boomershine officiating. The remains were laid to rest in the family lot in Mt. Hope cemetery, there to await the resurrection of the just. [Maquoketa Record, Published February 28, 1900, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Alworth Baker ALWORTH BAKER PASSES AWAY Young man gives up long struggle with illness. Last rites to be held Friday. Alworth Baker, aged 40, died early Tuesday morning at Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Yeager, where services will be conducted by Rev. A. H. Jahr, pastor of St. John’s Lutheran Church. Interment will be made in the Lutheran cemetery. Mr. Baker was born January 19, 1911 at Green Island, the son of John and Dora Baker. Most of his his life was spent in Green Island where he had employment with the Milwaukee Railroad. He was a quiet, industrious man who had many friends in the home community. On November 24, 1938, he was married to Miss Margaret Yeager of Bellevue and the home was established in Green Island. For the past three years he has been in poor health, undergoing several operations. Besides his wife, he is survived by his mother and six sisters, Mrs. Claus Miller, Mrs. Beulah Beaty and Mrs. Howard Daniels of Green Island; Mrs. W. E. Kiester of Clinton. Mrs. Leslie Daniels of Andover and Mrs. Melvin Campbell of Springville. His father and one brother, Ervin, preceded him in death. [Bellevue Leader, Published July 5, 1951, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Juliet Westerfield Seaward Brewer Bellevue Leader--Seldom has it been the Leader's duty to chronicle so sad a death as that of Mrs. Z. L. Brewer, which occurred last Friday, May 28th. Deceased, whose maiden name was Juliet Westerfield Seaward, was born in Bellevue, April 17, 1869. Therefore she ran the journey of her life in forty years. It was a path marked with deeds of kindness and cheer. She received her education in the public schools of Bellevue and graduated with the class of 1886. She was united in marriage with Z. L. Brewer, January 25, 1893 and this union proved to be a most happy one indeed. Mr. and Mrs. Brewer were a very devoted couple. Practically all their married life was spent in Bellevue. One year they resided in Chicago and three years in Cedar Rapids. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published June 10, 1909, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Benjamin Broxam PIONEER RESIDENT PASSES BEYOND Mr. Benjamin Broxam Passes Away Early Wednesday Morning At Home On Matteson Street Benjamin Broxam, one of Maquoketa's most highly respected residents, passed away Wednesday morning at five o'clock at his home on Matteson Street. Although Mr. Broxam was well advanced in years, he enjoyed good health until about a year ago, when he suffered a hard fall fracturing his hip and since which time he has been confined to his home. Mr. Broxam was born in Lincolnshire, England, on May 1, 1831, and spent his early life on a farm in his native country. He came to the United States in the year 1852, and located in Ohio. After spending a year or two in the east he came to Iowa, settling in Clinton County, where he successfully followed the occupation of farming for many years. In 1858, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Lynch of Belmont County, Ohio. Mrs. Broxam was called to her rest in 1895. Mr. Broxam retired from active farm life in 1892 and has since resided in Maquoketa. He was long identified with the interest of Clinton County, taking up his abode there when the county was new and assisted materially in the general upbuilding of the community in which he lived and was always ready to lend his influence to all worthy causes. He was widely known throughout Jackson and Clinton Counties for the integrity of his business methods and the honorable principles which always governed his life and won for him the highest regard and confidence of his fellow men. In every relation of life Mr. Broxam was recognized as possessing a strong sense of truth and justice and was always actuated by a sincere desire to make the world better and happier. One son, Senator A. L. Broxam of this city survives. The funeral services will be held from the home this afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, Rev. Herbert Bossier will officiate. The body will then be taken to DeWitt where interment will be made by the side of his wife. [Maquoketa Excelsior-Record, Published Friday, October 4, 1918] Return to Obit Index Charles Burnett INFLUENZA CLAIMS A VICTIM Charles Burnett, Son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Burnett, Succumbs to Spanish Influenza Charles Burnett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Burnett of Hurstville, passed away yesterday morning at 7:35 o’clock following an attack of influenza. The deceased, who was held for limited military service left here for Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, but was honorably discharged on account of physical disability and arrived home last Tuesday suffering with the dread malady. He was born near Andrew on November 2, 1890 and had spent his entire life in this county. When about two years of age, his parents moved to the farm near Hurstville where they still reside. Besides the bereaved parents the following brothers and sisters survive: Mrs. Howard C. Poole of Round Lake, Minnesota, Mrs. Osa Brown of Delmar, Henry A. Burnett of Independence, Albert John Burnett, who is serving with the colors overseas, Alfred C. and Melvin M. Burnett at home. Private funeral services will be held from the home tomorrow afternoon at two o’clock, Rev. D. F. Boomershine officiating. Interment will be made in Mt. Hope Cemetery. [Maquoketa Excelsior-Record, Published October 22, 1918, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Florence P. Coakley Florence P. Coakley, youngest brother of ex-supervisor Daniel Coakley, met with an accidental death last Wednesday afternoon about five o’clock near his home at Otter Creek. Considering all the circumstances surrounding the case, it is thought that the accident occurred as follows: Mr. Coakley had been to Zwingle with a load of hogs and was returning home when the team became unmanageable, began to run, overturning the sled and throwing him out in a ravine or shallow creek. There was a cut on his head which indicated that he was killed instantly. During the night it rained causing a rise in water sufficient to carry the body about 300 feet down the stream where it was found the next morning. Deceased was about 33 years of age, a prosperous farmer and one who had accumulated a sufficient amount of this world’s goods to be comfortable. He always enjoyed good horses and drove a spirited team. Two brothers-Daniel and Jerry, and two sisters, Mrs. P. Sheehan and Mrs. Ike Beck survive him. He leaves a wife and four young children to mourn the loss of a kind and indulgent husband and father. The funeral services were held at St. Lawrence Church, Otter Creek, Saturday morning, Rev. Father Clabby officiating. His remains were laid to rest in presence of a large concourse of friends. [Maquoketa Record, Published February 14, 1900, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Johnny Carroll Cole Johnny Carroll Cole was born in Davenport Nov. 9, 1893, and died at the Andrew Children’s Home Feb. 6, 1900, being 6 years, 2 months and 27 days of age. Johnny was a bright, loving little boy, and during his brief life here made many friends by his sweet disposition and loving ways. His sweet smile will be sadly missed by his broken-hearted mother, and his sudden death has caused an aching void in her heart while time nor words of consolation can never fill. The funeral took place at the M. E. Church and the remains were laid to rest in Mt. Hope cemetery, Maquoketa. [Maquoketa Record, Published February 14, 1900, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Jack L. Collins Jack L. Collins Killed In Vietnam Specialist Fourth Class Jack L. Collins, 22, was killed in action in Vietnam, Friday, January 20, the Defense Department announced Monday. The body is being shipped to the Snell-Smith Funeral Home in Clinton, where services and burial will take place. Jack L. Collins was born in Maquoketa and raised in Clinton, which he left in 1962. He was serving in Vietnam with the 1st Engineers, 1st Infantry Division. Among those surviving are his mother, Estella D. Collins, now living in Sioux City, and two brothers, Leo and Ronald Collins, both living in the Emeline area. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa. Thursday, January 26, 1967, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Dale Denlinger, Jr. Three Jackson County Servicemen Killed in Plane Crash Plans to surprise their parents by flying home from Fort Hood, Texas, ended in tragedy for three Jackson County servicemen when the plane in which they were passengers crashed near Stringtown, Oklahoma, killing all three. Losing their lives were: Dale Denlinger, Jr., 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Denlinger of Maquoketa; Bertrand Kirk, 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Kirk of Otter Creek; John Gregorich, 24, son of Mr. and Mrs. Matt Gregorich of Bernard. Funeral services for two of the Jackson County victims were set with the arrival of the bodies and their military escorts at Carson Funeral home here Wednesday night. The body of Dale Denlinger, Jr. will be at the funeral home until 3 p.m. today and then taken to his home north of Maquoketa until funeral services at 11 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart church here. He will be buried at Maquoketa’s Sacred Heart Cemetery. Funeral services for Bertrand Kirk will be held at 9 a.m. Friday at the Otter Creek Catholic church, with burial to be made there. His body is at the funeral home and will remain there until the services. [Maquoketa Community Press, Published June 11, 1951, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index William Duggan At the home of his son, Daniel Duggan, in Butler Township, February 2, 1900, William Duggan passed away at the age of 97 years, 8 months. Cause of death general disability and a year’s illness. William Duggan was a native of County Cork, Ireland, and came to America in early manhood, settling in Cincinnati, Ohio. From there he came to Jackson County, Iowa in 1845 and settled with his wife and two children on the farm where he recently died. The country then was a dense forest where he located, and pretty much all his farm of 320 acres had to be cleared of heavy timber. He was one of those pioneers of tireless energy, a peaceably, friendly disposition, strictly honorable in his dealings, and he prospered, and lived, as you observe, to a very old age, and his faculties were well preserved to the last. He leaves to mourn his loss a wife in her 95th year and three children, Daniel, Mrs. James Kinsella, Mrs. Hannah Noonan, all residing in Butler Township. The funeral took place Sunday, February 4th, from the house, Rev. Father McNamara officiating, with interment at Garry Owen. May his soul rest in peace. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published February 15, 1900, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Edgar J. Easton Edgar J. Easton, 55, of Maquoketa, died Sunday in his home. He had been in ill health for a number of years. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Carson Funeral Home. The Rev. M. H. Nothdurft will officiate and burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Mr. Easton was born July 20, 1902, in Maquoketa, son of John and Katherine Clyde Easton. On December 24, 1925, he was married in Rock Island, Illinois to Camilla Sharp, who survives. For 25 years Mr. Easton was a tank and station agent for the Cities Service oil company in Maquoketa. In addition to his widow, he is survived by two sons, Thomas of Maquoketa and Donald of Davenport; a daughter, Mrs. Milton (Mavis) Kyarsgaard of Delmar; a brother, Dale J. Easton of Maquoketa; a sister Mrs. Elizabeth O'Connor of Chicago, and three grandchildren. His parents, a brother and two sisters preceded him in death. [The Community Press, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published January 14, 1958] Return to Obit Index Sarah French In this city, at the residence of L. E. Howes, her son-in-law, Monday, January 9th, 1871, Mrs. Sarah French, aged 71 years. Mrs. French was born in Swanton, Vermont, January 28th, 1800, and resided there until about fifteen years ago, when she came to Maquoketa, and since that time has lived near her children. For many years she had been very feeble and suffered almost constantly with a severe cough. About thirty years ago she united with the Baptist Church, and has been a devoted Christian ever since. For many years her ill health had deprived her of the privilege of attending church, but she was a constant reader of the Scriptures, and never doubted the happiness awaiting her on the other shore. Though for many years afflicted with a painful disease, she never murmured or complained, and her death, like her life, was calm and peaceful. A faithful servant, having discharged her every duty is fallen asleep to awaken in the better land. She has gone to join her husband who went many years before her, and she leaves six children who are consoled in the knowledge that a pure Christian life on earth ends with joy and happiness in Heaven. [Maquoketa Weekly Excelsior, Published Thursday, January 19, 1871] Return to Obit Index Catherine Botilda Graeger Catherine Botilda Graeger was born in Germany, Dec. 15, 1857. She was married May 3, 1885 to N. B. Graeger, who survives. Catherine came to this country in the year 1886 and located at Maquoketa, where they have since resided, with the exception of two years spent on a farm near Delmar. Besides her husband she leaves four children to survive her, namely: Christian F., Barney, Bothilda, and Ernest. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 11:00 a.m. from the Congregational church, Rev. W. D. Lewis officiating with interment in the Mt. Hope cemetery. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published April 8, 1909] Return to Obit Index Mrs. Rex (Vashti) Hainstock Mrs. Rex (Vashti) Hainstock, 79, of Mazuoketa died Wednesday morning, April 28 at Mercy Hospital in Davenport. She was born April 16, 1897 in Clinton county to Lafayette and Hattie (Crawford) Scott. On Feb. 21, 1923 she married Rex Hainstock in Maquoketa. Services will be held Friday, April 29 at Carson Funeral Home with burial in Buckhorn Cemetery. The Reverend Leroy Kelderman of the Delmar Methodist church will officiate. Friends may call at Carson's after 4 p.m. Thursday. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Lois Laschansky of Stanwood and Mrs. Phyllis Campbell of Monticello; one son, William of Delmar; two brothers, John Scott of Maquoketa and Joseph Scott of Pelican, Alaska; two sisters, Mrs. Grace Henley of Sedalia, MO. and Mrs. Sarah Miller of Maquoketa; eight grandchilren and one great-grandchild. [Jackson Co., Iowa, Published April 1976, submitted by Sandy Maul] Return to Obit Index Joseph Henri J. W. Ellis received a marked copy of the Walnut Valley Times, published at Eldorado, Butler County, Kansas, dated December 8, 1899, announcing the death on Nov. 18, 1899, of Joseph Henri, at the age of 90 years. Mr. Ellis says a few of the old pioneers will remember Jos. Henri. He came to where Maquoketa is now located in 1835. He took up a claim on the Maquoketa River, near Higginsport, and traded it for one in the forks of the Maquoketa on which is now the John Davis place, just north of Hurstville, and started to build a mill. For some reason his title was not good and he lost the claim. He then claimed a piece of land south of Maquoketa, now owned by M. E. Finton, and built a mill and dam on Mill Creek in 1837. The mill was finished in the fall and on the 1st of January it began to rain and a great flood came and swept the mill away, leaving Mr. Henrie without a dollar in the world. He went to Bellevue and worked at the carpenter trade; he was a spectator at the Bellevue War, but not a participant. He passed through Maquoketa about three years ago and called on several old pioneers. [Maquoketa Record, Published Dec. 20, 1899, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Charles G. Jones INDIAN FIGHTER DIES Charles G. Jones, Cedar Rapids resident and one of three remaining soldiers who fought rebellious Indians after the Civil War, died Monday. Jones, 94, who was born in Iron Hill, Jackson County, Iowa, lived in Cedar Rapids for the last 50 years where he was a motel manager. Services are pending at the Hesser Chapel, Cedar Rapids. He is survived by his wife, Fleta and a stepson, Charles W. Burton, Davenport, Iowa. [Dubuque Telegraph-Herald, Published January 3, 1967, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Hon. Joseph Kelso DEATH OF JUDGE KELSO Hon. Joseph Kelso, one of the oldest and most prominent citizens of Bellevue and Iowa, died at his home in Bellevue, Tuesday afternoon, after a several months sickness, aged 84 years. Judge Kelso was born in Antrim, Ireland, and was the son of a Presbyterian minister. He emigrated to this country in1840 and first settled in Virginia. Later he went to Pike County, Ohio, where he engaged in teaching school and reading law. In 1845 he commenced a regular course of law studies with Hon. Thomas Corwin and then with John M. Douglas who afterward became president of the Illinois Central Railroad. After being admitted to the bar, he removed to Bellevue in 1849 for the practice of his profession and has lived here continuously since that time. In the early ‘60’s he associated himself with W. L. Redmond in the banking business under the firm name of Kelso and Redmond. This connection continued until 1868, when the firm was dissolved, since which time the business has been carried on by Mr. Kelso alone. He was elected prosecuting attorney and served very acceptably in that office. In 1857 he was elected County Judge of Jackson County, which office he held for one term and made an honorable record as jurist. He also held the office of mayor and many other places of trust within the gift of the citizens of Bellevue and Jackson County, and filled each position with ability and fidelity. Judge Kelso was originally a Whig, but when that party dissolved he joined the Democracy, with which organization he has ever since been affiliated. The Judge was married in 1859 to Miss Eliza Cressy of Beverly, Massachusetts. She died in Bellevue in 1864; they had two children-Walter C. and William. His second marriage was in 1872 to Miss Sophia F. Shaw of Maquoketa; three children were born to them-Carrie, Joseph and Jennie. Judge Kelso was a man of the strictest integrity and honesty, who loved the truth in all things and abhorred falsehood. Though advanced in years he was until his last illness, active and energetic in his business. His word was as good as his bond and once your friend , he was always your friend. He was a loving husband and a kind and indulgent father. With him the home was always first. He will be sadly missed in the community. The funeral was held from the Presbyterian Church tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock p.m., Rev. Hall officiating, assisted by Rev. Dr. Burkhalter of the First Presbyterian Church of Cedar Rapids. Those who have already arrived to attend the funeral are: Walter and William Kelso, his sons, of Hallock, Minnesota, David Kelso, a brother of Parson, Kansas; Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Broeksmit and daughter, Helen, of Cedar Rapids; and A. C. Johnson of Dubuque. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published April 7, 1898, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Mrs. Robert Kennedy A sad accident occurred near Buncombe, Dubuque County, Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kennedy had been visiting their daughter Mrs. John Dunlap near Elwood. On going home the horses became frightened and ran away upsetting the buggy throwing them both out. Mrs. Kennedy received injuries from which she died immediately. Mr. Kennedy was hurt, but not serious. Mrs. Kennedy’s funeral was held yesterday. [Maquoketa Record, Published September 28, 1898, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Enid King Enid King, 99, a resident of Clover Ridge Assisted Living in Maquoketa, formerly of Clinton, died Sunday, December 12, 2010, at Clover Ridge. A private burial was held on Tuesday, December 12th at St. Irenaeus Calvary Cemetery, Clinton. Enid was born in Spragueville, Iowa, on September 6, 1911, the second daughter of Henry and Jessie Smith Hemfling. She graduated from Maquoketa High School and received a teaching certificate from Maquoketa Junior College. Enid taught at a country school in rural Sabula for several years. She was a member of the Maquoketa Eagles Club Auxiliary and had been very active with the Jackson County Historical Society. Enid is survived by a daughter, Jane King Powers, Clinton and a son Ross King, Jr. of Paonia, Colorado, six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Mary Jane Doyle in 1955 and her sister, Edith McCutcheon. Memorials may be given in Enid’s name to the Jackson County Historical Society. [Maquoketa Sentinel-Press, Published December 15, 2010, Submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Peter Kirpes Spirit of the County Press The death of Peter Kirpes at his home in St. Donatus last Monday morning removes from this life one of the pioneers of Jackson County. Mr. Kirpes was born in Chappellen, Luxemberg, May 15, 1825, and was therefore nearly 82 years of age. He married Mary Lofen in that country and they emigrated to America in 1844, settling in St. Donatus. They were the parents of four children, Mike of Remsen, John of Colton, Wash., Mrs. J. S. Tritz of St. Donatus and Chris of Prairie Springs township. He was married a second time to Miss Pulver. They had no children. [Maquoketa Record, Published March 5, 1907, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Mrs. T. J. Lambe Mrs. T. J. Lambe, wife of ex-Recorder Lambe, passed away at their home in LaMotte, Sunday, August 28,1898. She had been a sufferer for some time. A husband and daughter are left to mourn their loss. A number of the members of the K. P. Lodge of Maquoketa attended the funeral, which was held Tuesday at 10 a.m. The remains were interred in the Otter Creek Cemetery. The many friends of the family extend their sympathy. [Maquoketa Record, Published August 31, 1898, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Martin Lockwood Martin Lockwood was born in New York in 1830 and died Tuesday morning June 1st at the Cottage Hospital of the infirmities of old age. He came to Iowa in 1853. He was a man of domestic nature, locating on the rich prairies south of Maquoketa and found no trouble in acquiring a competence. He is survived by one daughter, Agnes. Funeral services will be held this attention at one o’clock from the home. [Jackson Sentinel, Published June 3, 1909, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Mathew Lynch Mathew Lynch was found frozen to death and lying against a hay stack on his farm in Jackson County, just across the line from Washington Township, Tuesday morning. Mr. Lynch had been missing from his home since Monday morning. He was 65 years old and a resident of Jackson County for 35 years. His wife survives. He was the brother of John Lynch of LaMotte and leaves another brother out west. [Dubuque Telegraph, reprinted in the Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published January 5, 1893, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Thomas McCard Thomas McCard was born Feb. 18, 1851, and died Aug. 5, 1909, aged 58 years, 5 months and 18 days. He died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Sarah Clary on South Second street, Maquoketa, Iowa. He leaves to mourn his departure a wife and four children, also four sisters and two brothers, namely-Mrs. Helen Head and Mrs. Sarah Clary, of this city, Mrs. Racheal Schlagle, Milwaukee, Wis., Mrs. Elvira Gorey, Tekamah,Neb., Henry P. McCard, Hurstville, Iowa and John S. McCard, Oregon. [Jackson Sentinel, Published August 12, 1909, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Amanda Trump McComb MCCOMB, Amanda Trump was born January 17, 1842, in Stark County, Ohio, and died April 28, 1908, aged 66 years, 8 months and 12 days. She married John Stuart McComb October 20, 1864, who died August 6, 1878. To their union twelve children were born, three of these died in infancy. The four whom she leaves to mourn her death are John A. McComb and Mrs. C. O. Webster of Maquoketa, B. F. McComb of Willow River, Minnesota, and Ed McComb of Shelby, Iowa. The deceased also leves two sisters to mourn her, Mrs. E. F. Weeman of Maquoketa, Mrs. Kate Crill of Pollock, South Dakota and one brother, Mr. Henry Trump of Hawarden, Iowa. Early in life she became a member of the Methodist- Episcopel Church and has since been a helpful worker in her sweet and quiet way. She was also a member of the Women's Christian Temperance Union of Pine Island, Minnesota, where she spent some time with her son, Frank, who was a principal of schools at that place. Funeral services were held Friday, April 30th at 2:30 p.m. at the home of the daughter, Mrs. C. O. Webster, Rev. A. T. Fester officiating with interment in Mt. Hope Cemetery. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published May 7, 1908] Return to Obit Index Ella Mandigo McPeak Ella Fidelia Mandigo McPeak was born in Canton, Jackson County, Iowa, September 29, 1871 and died December 25, 1917, aged 46 years, 2 months and 26 days. She was married to Charles McPeak on December 6, 1894. To this union were born four children, two daughters and two sons. One son died in infancy. Amy departed this life at the age of sixteen. She leaves to mourn her loss, one daughter, Velma Myrtle, and one son, Claude Ray, both at home. Two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Wallruff of Monticello, Iowa and Mrs. Sarah Johns of Cedar Rapids and two brothers, Will Mandigo of Delmar, and Lincoln Mandigo of Scotch Grove. Mrs. McPeak was a loving wife, a faithful mother and a kind neighbor. She was a very patient sufferer, never complaining and always thinking she was causing others too much work. She had great faith in God and said let his will be done. Funeral services were held from Esgate School House Thursday morning at 11 o'clock, Rev. J. J. Kidder officiating. Interment was made in Esgate Cemetery. [Maquoketa Excelsior-Record, Published January 1, 1918, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Josephine Merritt OLDEST ANDREW RESIDENT DIES Rites Held For Josephine Merritt ANDREW - Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church in Andrew Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock for Mrs. Josephine Merritt, 92, Andrew's oldest resident, Rev. D. C. Perry, pastor, officiating. Burial was in the Andrew Cemetery. Pallbearers were F. W. Gibson, H. W. Miller, O. H. Kelly, T. L. Irwin, C. E. Irwin and Carl Schenk. Josephine Jenkins Merritt was born near Andrew May 2, 1850. She spent most of her life in this community, where she was a teacher in the rural schools, and a member of the Methodist Church, always active in church and Sunday school work. She was a charter member of the Andrew Ladies Literary Association, an organization which is still alive in Andrew. In the year 1871 she was united in marriage to Absalom Dennis Merritt at Bellevue. To this union, one son, Luman, was born. Both preceded her in death, also four sisters and three brothers are deceased. For the past ten years Mrs. Merritt was in failing health and had been making her home at the Becker Home, Maquoketa for five years, where she was tenderly cared for until death called her to her eternal reward. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published January 15, 1943, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Margaret Metheney Mrs. Margaret Metheney died May 28th, at the home of her son, George, at Draper, South Dakota, and the remains were brought to this city Monday for burial in the family lot Iron Hill. Deceased was born in Ohio in 1826, where she was married to Eli Metheney, who died some ten years ago. She came to Iowa in 1849 and lived here until a little over a year ago when she went to Draper, South Dakota to spend the remainder of her declining years with her son, George. She is survived by three sons, namely: Oliver, Lafayette and George Metheney. Funeral services were held Monday in Iron Hill Church, Rev. J. W. Said officiating. [Jackson Sentinel, Published June 3, 1909, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index PFC Richard J. McKenna PFC Richard McKenna Missing in Korea Otter Creek, August 8, 1951- Mr. and Mrs. Frank McKenna received a government letter during the week confirming the telegram received earlier, stating that their son, PFC Richard McKenna, was missing in action in Korea since July 20th. Prior to the telegram, PFC McKenna had been wounded in action and had received two combat medals and the Purple Heart. [Maquoketa Community Press, Published August 9, 1951, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Kenneth McLaughlin Preston Times--Mr. and Mrs. D. A. McLaughlin, of Chicago, arrived Monday evening with remains of their 18 month old son, Kenneth, accompanied by Mrs. M. Courtney, sister of Mrs. McLaughlin. The little one died early Sunday from ravages of scarlet fever. The funeral was held at 8:30 Tuesday morning from the home of Mrs. Jane McLaughlin, Rev. L. Hayes officiating. [Maquoketa Record, Published March 5, 1907, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Aylmer Martin Mosle Mr. and Mrs. John Mosle, of Springbrook, mourn the loss of their infant son, Aylmer Martin Mosle, who succumbed to the ravenges of that dreaded disease, cerebro spinal mieningitis, on Thursday, August 23. [Jackson Sentinel, Published September 6, 1900, submitted by Unknown] Return to Obit Index Margaret Noonan MARGARET NOONAN DIES AT OTTER CREEK Otter Creek, July 4- Miss Margaret Noonan, 62, died suddenly of a heart attack in her home here Friday. Miss Noonan was reading the morning mail when stricken. Funeral services for Miss Noonan were held from the Chris Anglin home Monday morning at 9:30 o’clock to St. Lawrences’s Catholic Church. The Rev. Albert Forester, pastor, offered a solemn mass of requiem. Burial was made at the Garryowen cemetery, with the Rev. Thomas B. O’Toole officiating at the graveside. Pallbearers, all nephews, were Walter Melloy, Patrick Noonan and Loras, Bob, Daniel and Joe Anglin. Miss Noonan was born Jan. 19, 1899, in Garryowen, the daughter of the late Daniel T. and Mary Ward Noonan. She was educated in local schools and later attended St. Peter’s school in Temple Hill. She was a member of St. Lawrence’s church and of the rosary society. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Josephine Boyle of Mason City, Miss Elizabeth Noonan and Mrs. Ella Anglin, both of Otter Creek; one brother, Michael D. Noonan of Garryowen; and 10 nephews and nieces. [Maquoketa Community Press, Published July 5, 1951, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Bridget Norcott At her home in Otter Creek township, Friday morning, January 5, 1900, occurred the death from paralysis of Mrs. Ralph Norcott, aged 80 years, 2 months and 13 days. Bridget Fitzgerald was born in the parish of Donereale, County Cork, Ireland, November 22, 1819 and emigrated to this country in 1849 and settled in Kane County, Illinois. During that year she was married to Ralph Norcott. In 1852 they moved to Iowa and located on a farm in Otter Creek township, Jackson county, where they have since lived. Three children were born to them-Anna (Mrs. M. Mahony), Martha and Nicholas, who with the husband and father, survive to mourn the loss of a loving wife and kind mother. The funeral was held at Otter Creek, Sunday, January 7th, Father Clabby officiating. A very large number of friends and neighbors followed the remains to their last resting place in the Otter Creek cemetery. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published January 15, 1900, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Martha Norcott Miss Martha Norcott, 88, of Otter Creek, died at Mercy Hospital in Dubuque shortly after noon last Friday, following an illness of several weeks duration. She had been a patient at the hospital for the past month. Miss Norcott was born in Otter Creek township August 13, 1852, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Norcott, who were among the earliest pioneers of the LaMotte community. She was a devout Catholic and a faithful attendant of St. Lawrence’s Church and a member of the Rosary society of the parish. She is survived by her brother, Nicholas Norcott of Otter Creek, with whom she always lived, a nephew, H. E. Mahony of Des Moines, and two nieces, Mrs. Lou Gagnon of Boone and Mrs. Frank Hamilton of Des Moines. A sister, Mrs. Anna Mahony preceded her in death several years ago. The funeral was held on Monday morning from the Carson-Balster funeral home in Maquoketa to Otter Creek where a mass of requiem was celebrated at 9:30 o’clock by the pastor, Rev. P. McNamara. Burial was made in St. Lawrence’s cemetery where Fr. McNamara officiated at the graveside. Pall bearers were Frank Hickson, James Hayes, William Martin, Robert Cahill, Charlie Veach and Bert Coakley. Relatives from a distance attending the funeral were H. E. Mahony and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hamilton of Des Moines; Mrs. Lou Gagnon and daughter, Anna Louise of Boone. [Jackson Sentinel, Published January 15, 1940, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Fergus O'Connor Commits Suicide Fergus O’Connor, a young unmarried man, aged about 26 years, committed suicide by hanging himself in the barn at his father’s, Dennis O’Connor, on the Richland and Otter Creek Township line, on last Saturday morning. It appears that the young man left home in the early fall with two car loads of cattle, intending to winter them near Vermillion, Dakota, where hay would be more plenty, but quite unexpectedly the young man returned without the cattle or anything to show for them. Report says he got into trouble of some kind and it cost him all the cattle next month to get out of the scrape. The father of the young man was very much put out with his son’s failure and took the matter deeply to heart. A coolness arose between them, the old man claiming that the boy’s queer actions had ruined him financially, while the son had little to say concerning the loss of the cattle, and perhaps felt the trouble he had brought on more keenly than was supposed, as it was this no doubt that prompted him to take his life and rid his father of any further trials or tribulations by reason of his short comings. [Jackson Sentinel, Published November 24, 1887, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Leila Palmer Leila Palmer was born in Farmers Creek Township, October 2, 1898 and died at the home of her parents in Maquoketa, March 31, 1909. She was a bright and winsome girl possessing a mind of rare qualities. She had been a member of the Baptist Sunday School ever since she was old enough to begin attendance on such services and had early learned to trust in Jesus Christ as her Saviour and friend. Funeral services were conducted from the home April 2nd, Rev. A. T. Foster officiating. Her body was laid to rest in Mt. Hope Cemetery. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published April 8, 1909] Return to Obit Index Malinda J. Anderson Parnell PARNELL, Malinda J. Anderson was born June 29, 1816, in Rockingham County, Virginia, and died at Elwood, Iowa, April 25, 1908, aged 91 years, 9 months and 26 days. She was married to Y. J. Hiner of Pendelton County, Virginia, October 29, 1840. To them were born five children-Mary J. Patterson of Spencer, Iowa, Hannah Hicks of Elwood, Iowa, J. A. Hiner of Mt. Vernon, Iowa, Hettie J. Beaden of Chamberlain, South Dakota. May 9, 1854, they bid farewell to their friends and home at Doe Hill, Highland County, Virginia, traveling with a team and wagon loaded with their wearing apparel and camping outfit to make their home in the then far west Brookfield, Clinton County, Iowa. They journeyed on enjoying the scenes of the country through which they traveled until the evening of June 21 when they arrived at Delta, Illinois, where they stopped for the night. Her husband and father was taken very ill and on June 26th died. The people were very kind to her but she was among strangers with five young children, the youngest being five months old. She wrote to her brother Eugenia Anderson, who lived in Jackson County, Iowa. He saddled his horse and went to meet and accompany her and the little family the remainder of their journey arriving here the seventh day of August. She bought eighty acres of land on the wild prairie, had a house built, moving into it about Christmas. The one great ambition of her life was to keep her children together. March 18, 1858, she was married to J. D. Parnell. To them was born one child, Maria E., the deceased wife of H. H. Hicks. October 1, 1888, she was again left a widow. In the spring of 1890, she went to make her home with her daughter, Hannah Hicks, where she spent the remainder of her life. At the age of fifteen she gave her life to Christ and united with the Presbyterian church. She spent 77 years in the service of Christ's Kingdom. She sought the Saviour in youth and God gave her length of days. In her younger days she was an active worker in the church. She was a lover of hospitality. She was wise and kind and raised a family of worthy children who remember their mother with affection. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published May 7, 1908] Return to Obit Index Florence Pfeiffer Mr. and Mrs. Ed Pfeiffer mourn the loss of their five year old daughter, Florence, who died Monday morning at six o'clock after a brief illness suffering with diphtheria, for which disease the family are now under quarantine. She was a very amiable little child and a great favorite among her playmates. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon and the little body was peacefully laid to rest in Mt. Hope cemetery. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published April 8, 1909] Return to Obit Index Esther Baty Streets Prindle Esther L. Baty Prindle was born in Ohio in the year 1843. She was married to Tolbert Streets with whom she lived happily until death separated them. Three children were born to this union. After Mr. Streets death she was married to Thomas Prindle, who also departed this life many years ago. She resided on a little farm near Nashville until two years ago when on account of ill health she removed to Maquoketa, making her home with her daughter, Mrs. Jack O'Brien, where she died on Friday evening, February 5th at 8:30 o'clock from heart trouble. Funeral services were held from the O'Brien home Monday at 10:00 a.m. and burial was made in Streets Cemetery north of Iron Hill, the Salvation Army sisters officiating. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published February 11, 1909] Return to Obit Index John Regenwether John Regenwether, proprietor of the Chicago House, on West Platt Street, died Tuesday evening at 7:45 o’clock from paralysis. The deceased was born in Luxemburg, Germany, in 1854, and when he was 18 months old his parents removed to this country, settling near Springbrook, where he resided until about six years ago when he moved to this city. Besides an aged mother he leaves a wife and nine children to mourn their loss. The funeral was held Thursday at Sts. Peter and Paul Church at Springbrook, Rev. Father Knapstein officiating. The remains were interred in the Catholic Cemetery at that place. [Maquoketa Record, Published September 28, 1898, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Will G. Riland The Death of Will G. Riland Will G. Riland was one of a family of six boys and three girls born to James and Mathilda Riland. Our subject’s birthplace was Pine Grove, Schuykill county, Pennsylvania; the time, February 21, 1849. Before the war the family moved to Monmouth and it was there that his father went forth to battle for the flag. He was twice married, his first wife being Miss Kate Teeple, who bore him two sons and a daughter, and died June 23, 1883. The boys died in infancy, while the daughter, Jessie, a most lovely girl succumbed to consumption on September 10th, 1896. November 5, 1890, he married Mary, the adopted daughter of the late Wilson Barnes. The widow, his brothers, Elmer and James of Omaha, Nebraska, and Aspen, Colorado, and sisters, Mrs. M. F. King of Florence, Nebraska, Mrs. Ida Brunsing of San Francisco, Mrs. Cora R. Hess of St. Louis-must share their grief, with all who had the honor of his acquaintance. Friday, July 13, Mr. Riland was brought home from Waukesha, Wisconsin suffering from typhoid fever. Despite the best intention of skilled physicians and nurses, complications arose which terminated his existence at 2:45 o’clock yesterday morning. And that is all. He was born, lived a life and died. But that life was well lived and will be long remembered. Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock funeral services will be conducted by his pastor, Rev. F. F. Butler, assisted by his former pastor, Rev. Henry Clark of Creston, Iowa, will be held at the Baptist church. The funeral arrangements will be in charge of Peerless Lodge, No. 60, K of P, assisted by the Sons of Veterans and members of A. w. Drips Post, G. A. R. Interment at Buckhorn cemetery. [Jackson Sentinel, Published Aug. 16, 1900, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Peter Roeder Peter Roeder, an old, well and favorably known citizen of Jackson township, died at his home near Springbrook, last Thursday, after an illness of several months. He was born in Luxemburg, Germany, in 1839, and was aged 61 years at the time of his death. With his wife he came to this country in 1867, residing at Springbrook, with the exception of a brief period at Andrew, until her death. He was the father of thirteen children, ten of whom, with the grief stricken mother are still living. Funeral services took place from his late home and was largely attended on Sunday. Solemn high mass was celebrated by the Rev. Knapstein for the deceased on Monday. [Jackson Sentinel, Published September 20, 1900, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Bridget (Hickson) Ryan Mrs. Bridget Ryan Dies; Rites Held at Otter Creek Otter Creek, May 9, 1951-Friends and relatives were sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. Bridget Ryan Thursday morning at her farm home near Otter Creek following a few months illness. Mrs. Ryan was born in May 1874, at Otter Creek, a daughter of the late James and Mary Crane Hickson. The 76 years of her life was spent in this community. Mrs. Ryan was a member of St. Lawrence’s Church. She was also a member of the Rosary Society. Survivors include two daughters, Miss Rita Ryan of Otter Creek, and Miss Cora Ryan, R.N., of Dubuque; three sons, James of Maquoketa, Melvin of Dubuque, and Earl of Otter Creek; 18 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Her husband, Thomas Ryan, two daughters, Mrs. Peter Wirtz and Grace and two sons, Thomas and Howard preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at St. Lawrence’s church, Otter Creek, Saturday at 10 a.m. with a solemn requiem mass celebrated by Rev. Albert Forster. The Rev. E. W. Loosbrock was a subdeacon and the Rev. J. Kress of Dubuque was deacon of the mass. Father Forster preached the sermon, Rev. J. O’Donnell was present in the sanctuary. Following the services, burial was made in St. Lawrence’s cemetery where Rev. Albert Forster read the prayers at the graveside assisted by Rev. E. W. Loosbrock, Rev. J. Kress and Rev. J. O’Donnell. The casket bearers were Loras Ryan, Tommy Wirtz, Joe Hickson, Howard Ryan, Connie Donovan and Wilfred Ryan. [Maquoketa Community Press, Published May 10, 1951, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Samuel C. Sanderson Civil War Vet Goes To Reward The ranks of the Grand Army of the Republic grow thinner daily and soon the last of these nobel men will have departed from us. Samuel Crawford Sanderson lay down life's burden at his home on Second Street Thursday afternoon at 1:40 o'clock, the while exercises were in progress in observance of Armistice Day. His death leaves only three survivors of the great Civil War in Bellevue, namely Ignatz Klein, J. F. Snyder and Charles Kurth. Mr. Sanderson was active up until a few days of his death, when he took cold and pneumonia developed with fatal results. The end however was unexpected and he passed to his reward peacefully. He was born in Rice Township, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, on November 2, 1842. It so happened that his birthday this year fell on election day and recently he expressed the hope that he might live to reach his eighty-fourth year and cast a ballot once more, which privilege was granted to him. During the Rebellion he served as a member of Company H, 21st Iowa Volunteer Infantry, and had an honorable and conspicuous war record. In later years he was a member of Iuka Post, Grand Army of the Republic, of Bellevue, and was very proud to wear the little bronze button which distinguished him as one of the Nation's defenders. During its most trying period. He was married at Galena, Illinois, on October 24, 1867, to Miss Harriet M. Bailey, and they came to Bellevue in 1873, and resided here ever since, being number among the best citizens of our community. For many years Mr. Sanderson was employed by the lumber company and the C. M. & St. Paul Railway Company until he went into retirement to enjoy his declining years in quiet and contentment. He was a man where bore the respect and esteem of all his good nature and cordiality were outstanding attributes. He is survived by his faithful wife and one son, William A. Sanderson of Sioux City, four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and two brothers who reside in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at two o'clock from the residence and a large number of neighbors and friends gathered to pay a last tribute of respect to the departed veteran. Reveille Post had charge of the services and many of the Legion boys were present in their uniforms. Rev. Coleman officiated and interment was made in the Presbyterian Cemetery, a firing squad giving a salute followed by taps sounded by a cornet in the hands of a Boy Scout. The pallbearers were E. L. Lampe, J. C. Dennison, C. L. Veach, Clarence Weis, Theodore Neu and Ed Engelman. Those present at the funeral service from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Sanderson of Sioux City, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Rafferty and daughter Phyllis Ann of Cedar Rapids, Arthur Sanderson of Clinton. [Bellevue Leader, Bellevue, Iowa, Published November 18, 1926] Return to Obit Index Margaret Sheehan Mrs. Margaret Sheehan, on of the early settlers of Jackson County and a resident of Richland township, passed away at her home last Sunday afternoon, August 26, 1900, after a few hours illness. [Jackson Sentinel, Published Sept. 6, 1900, submitted by Unknown] Return to Obit Index Carrie Sokol Carrie Sokol, Pioneer Maquoketa Lady, Dies Thursday Mrs. Carrie S. Sokol, 79, passed away at 9:40 a.m. Thursday at the LeRoy Hospital where she had been a patient since January 16, when she suffered a fractured pelvis at her home on West Platt Street. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Harrison funeral home with Rev. Harry Throckmorton officiating. Interment will be made in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Carrie Sophia Walker was born on Nov. 13, 1860. In 1890 she was united in marriage to Joseph H. Sokol, who was then in business at Baldwin, Iowa. In 1894 they moved to Maquoketa where the family has since resided. Mr. Sokol passed away on January 20, 1922. Surviving are one son, Arch W. Sokol, who resided with her; a daughter, Mrs. Otto V. Battles of Yakima, Washington, and several grandsons, besides a host of friends. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published March 8, 1940, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Dr. Douglas B. Staggs Dr. Douglas B. Staggs, son of George and Maria Fuller Staggs, was born January 23, 1872, at DeWitt, Iowa. He became ill February 9th and was taken to Mercy Hospital, Anamosa on February 11th, where he passed away on February 13, 1943. In the public schools of his birthplace, Dr. Staggs began his education and after completing the high school course in 1893, he entered upon medical studies at Hahnemann College, Chicago, Illinois. In the spring of 1896 he received his degree of Medical Doctor from the institution and immediately engaged in the practice of medicine in Low Moor, Iowa, remaining there until 1898. In that year he came to Monmouth, which has been the place of his labors. He was president of the Monmouth School Board and telephone company and mayor of Monmouth, in which capacity he was serving at the time of his death. He was a member of the Monmouth Community Church and of Keystone Masonic Lodge of Wyoming. In January, 1897, Dr. Staggs was married to Mae Van Epps at Low Moor, Iowa. Two sons were born to that union, Earl of Maquoketa and Harold of Monmouth. On November 7, 1925, he was married to Marjorie Sutton of Monmouth, who with the two sons survive. Also surviving are a stepdaughter, Mrs. Anadria Caraway of Monmouth; two brothers, O. E. Staggs of DeWitt and C. H. Staggs of Los Angeles, California; two sisters, Mrs. J. H. Phillbert of DeWitt and Miss Edith Staggs of Davenport; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild; an aunt, Mrs. H. B. Mills of Chicago and many distant relatives. Funeral services were held in the Methodist Church on Tuesday, the Rev. Rev. F. E. Mastin of McCausland and the Rev. Robert Marshall of Chicago, officiating. Hymns were sung by Jess L. Tomlinson of Hopkinton, accompanied by Mrs. S. A. Orris, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Zak and Mrs. Ann Best had charge of the flowers. Pall bearers were E. S. Heath, E.R. Bristol, Howard Gee, George Trimble, J. W. Allen, William Hurst, S. A. Orris and Joe Nowachek. Burial was in the Monmouth Cemetery. Masonic burial services were in charge of Lee M, Sherrill. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published February 19, 1943, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Adam Streets The News From Monmouth OBITUARY-Adam Streets was born in Jackson County, Iowa, March 10, 1854 and died May 2, 1907, aged 53 years, 1 month and 21 days. On September 5, 1879 he married Elsie Stumkard, to them were born ten children, four of whom have gone before and six of whom with the wife are left to mourn the loss of a kind husband and father. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Davis, were held at the M. E. Church on Saturday. [Maquoketa Record, Published May 14, 1907, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Caroline Call Sutton Caroline Call was born in the state of Vermont, March 2, 1824; was married to Elihue Sutton, July 3, 1842, and to this union were born seven children, two boys and five girls. Two children survive, one boy and one girl, to mourn the death of a loving mother. Mrs. Sutton died at the home of Mr. Wynkoop, Feb. 4, 1900. Words of comfort were given by Elder John W. Said from St. John, 3-17. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published February 15, 1900, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Lora Weeks MISS LORA WEEKS DEAD Many friends in this city will learn with regret of the death of Miss Lora Weeks, sister of Mrs. J. P. Gruwell of Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, who passed away in Grinnell, Iowa, where she and her mother, Mrs. Ludwick, were residing. Miss Weeks was a resident of that city for several years. She was a talented artist and for the past few years has been connected with the faculty of Grinnell College. No details were given in the sad message received Saturday by Mrs. Minnie Shepherd, from the sister, Mrs. Gruwell, with the exception that her passing was very sudden. [Maquoketa Excelsior-Record, Published January 1, 1918, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index |
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