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Jackson County, Iowa Obituaries Page 8Eugene A. Barnes Eugene A. Barnes, Former County Treasurer, Dead Services for a one-time Jackson County Treasurer, Eugene A. Barnes, 86, who died Saturday in the Jackson County Public Hospital, will be held at the W. G. Carson & Son Funeral Home, here at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Rev. M. H. Nothdurft will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa. Mr. Barnes was born Nov. 3, 1893, in Baldwin, a son of the late P. T. Barnes and Margaret Hunter Barnes. His wife, the former Laura Spray, died several weeks ago. He is survived by two sons, Bruce A. Barnes of Ashville, North Carolina, and J. T. Barnes of Denver, Colorado, and three grandchildren. His parents, his wife, three brothers and a sister preceded him. [Maquoketa Community Press, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published January 5, 1960] Return to Obit Index Cyril Kim Barrows Cyril Kim Barrows, infant son of Herman and Gertrude Barrows, was born June 19, 1901, and died at the home of the mother's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Burrows on North Olive street, August 28th. A little bud came to bless a home but was taken to bloom in a better land. Short funeral services were held on Thursday at 9 a.m. and burial at Iron Hills cemetery. [Maquoketa Excelsior, Poblished August 30, 1901, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Isaac Beck Otter Creek Pioneer Dies Isaac Beck died Friday evening November 26, 1926, at the home of his son Aloysius, near Otter Creek. Mr. Beck was born in Pennsylvania April 14, 1847, being therefore 79 years, 7 months and 12 days of age at the time of his death. He came to Iowa with his parents when 9 years old and has resided in Otter Creek since that time. Mr. Beck had been ailing for some years but his condition was not regarded serious until three weeks ago when he began to fail rapidly. He was married to Kathryn Coakley who passed out of this life 20 years ago. Five children survive; Mrs Mary McKillip, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Mrs. Jas. Strane, Zwingle; Mrs. Jas. McLaughlin, and Mrs. N. L. Hingtgen, St. Paul; Michael, William and Leo Beck, all of Otter Creek. The funeral was held November 29th from the home of his son to St. Lawrence Catholic church at 10 o'clock. Rev. Father O'Donnell officiated and burial was made in the adjoining cemetery. The pallbearers were: John Coakley, Michael Slattery, James Hickson, Thomas Ryan, James Coffey and Nicholas Morcutt. [Jackson Sentinel, November 29, 1926, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Sophia (Krumviede) Beesley Sabula Gazette, April 21, 1894.--After a long and severe illness, Mrs. Harry Beesley passed quietly away at her home in Sabula, on Saturday morning last, April 14th, 1894. Mrs. Beesley was in her 55th year at the time of her death and had been a resident of this city and vicinity over 40 years. Her maiden name was Sophia Krumviede and she was united in marriage with Mr. Harry Beesley in 1860, at the Eldredge House, in this city. Three children, a son and two daughters, all of whom survive their mother, were born to Mr. and Mrs. Beesley. [Jackson Sentinel, Published April 26, 1894, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Thomas Lee Berkley Thomas Lee Berkley, 73, died January 21, 1994, at Colonial Manor in Avoca. Funeral services were held Monday, January 24 at 10:00 A. M. at Beidelman Funeral Home in Panora with Rev. Maynard Toensing and the Rev. Charles Rafferty officiating. Burial was at 4 P.M. in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa. Mr. Berkley was born November 1, 1920 at Maquoketa to Ralph and Mayme Pickett Berkley. He graduated from Maquoketa High School in 1939. On November 12, 1942, he entered the U. S. Army and served honorably during World War II until his discharge in 1943. He married Leanna Pankow Gordon in April of 1946. He worked for a time as an electrician, but in 1947 began working for the Iowa Conservation Commission. He retired as Game Management Superintendent after 37 years. His work gave him the opportunity to live in several communities including Preston, Earlham, Ossian, Cedar Rapids, Lake Mills, Panora and for the past 20 years, Atlantic. He loved the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, trapping, archery, fishing, and was an accomplished gunsmith. He shared his experience in a manual, "Trapping Iowa Furbearers." He was a member of the Iowa Trap Shooting Association and was one of the few to score 50,000 targets. Survivors include four sons, Donn Gordon of Carson City, Nevada, Tom Berkley of Exira, Paul Berkley of Harlan and Jim Berkley of Hiawatha; a daughter Nancy Armstrong of Panora; 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, two grandchildren and sister, Vivienne McDonald. [Maquoketa Sentinel Press, January 27, 1994, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Mata Blanch Billups BILLUPS - DIED Tuesday night, December 11, 1901, at the home of her parents. Mata Blanche Billups. Youngest daughter of Jas. S., and Charlotte Billups, of tubercular peritonitis. She was born November 2, 1884, in this city. Her health has been delicate for the past two years, but she was only confined to her bed for the last nine days. She was a student in the schools until her failing health forced her to cease her studies. Miss Billups was a young lady of fine talent and her death comes as a great loss to her many friends. The funeral occurred this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Methodist church, Rev. R. D. Parsons officiated. Interment was made in the Mt. Hope cemetery. [Maquoketa Excelsior, Published December 13, 1901, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Will W. Bower Will W. Bower, died December 15, 1893, aged 33 years and 7 days. He was born in Farmers Creek Township, this county, December 8, 1860, the fourth child and second son of Henry and Elizabeth Bower. In 1885 he married Miss Ida Foster, who with a little daughter, are grief stricken over their loss. Nearly all his life he had been connected with the management of the Bower House, of which he was sole proprietor after his father's death. [Bellevue Herald, Published December 19, 1893, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Chauncey Bradley Chauncey Joel Bradley was born in Greene county, Wisconsin, December 20, 1846, and died at the home of his father-in-law, Mr. E. H. Battles, this city, December 5, 1901. The family came to Iowa when he was a boy and lived for a time in Delaware county, but afterward removed to Jackson county. While a resident in Delaware county he enlisted in the 6th Iowa Cavalry, serving with his reqiment on the frontiers of Iowa and Dakota. Mr. Bradley was married at Andrew October 8, 1872, to Miss Alma Battles. He has lived in Nebraska and Oklahoma. Two children preceded him, one in infancy and another in early womanhood, a dearly loved daughter. He has gone to join them and to be forever with the Lord, while his wife, who tenderly ministered to him in sickness, and labored with him in strength, is left the sole survivor of the family. He, some years ago, entered upon the Christian life, but in his last illness, renewed his covenant and received baptism. He died in the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ in assurance and peace. Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church Sunday at 2:00 p.m., and were largely attended by the G. A. R. and friends of deceased, Rev. R. D. Parsons preaching the sermon. [Maquoketa Excelsior, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published December 13, 1901] Return to Obit Index Herman Brown, Sr. Died in this city Wednesday in his 83rd year. Herman Brown, Sr., died at the home of his son, Herman in this city, yesterday, at the age of 83 years, his demise being due to a general breaking down. He was born in Hanover, Germany, and emigrated with his family to this country in 1877, settling on a farm in Jackson county. He had been a resident of Bellevue for about a year. He leaves a wife, two sons and four daughters, thirty-seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. His sons are: Herman and Frederic Brown; his daughters, Mrs. J. Bauman, Mrs. C. Bolte, Mrs Flegel, Mrs. Freitag. Mr. Brown served as a soldier in his native country and was highly esteemed by his fellow men. The funeral will take place Saturday at one o'clock p.m. from the Lutheran church, Rev. J. Lenz officiating. [Bellevue Leader, Bellevue, Iowa, Published January 2, 1902, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Charles Broxam Died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Broxam, in Maquoketa, at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 25, 1894, of pneumonia, Charles Broxam, aged 33 years. This was a sudden and very startling death, as the sickness was of short duration. While engaged at carpenter work about the Post Office, Tuesday the 17th, he was taken with a chill, which after arriving home was soon followed by another. A physician was at once sent for and attended him regularly until his death. He suffered great pain and his brief illness reduced him in flesh very much. Charlie Broxam was born near Welton, Clinton County, Iowa, and was aged 33 years. He was one of three children and the last to survive. Charlie was a young man and highly respected and had a host of friends wherever he was known. The grief stricken parents have the sympathy of the community. The funeral services will be conducted by the Jackson Lodge No. 33, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, of which the deceased was a recent member. Brief services will be held at the house on Matteson Avenue, Friday morning at 8:00 a.m., when the remains will be conveyed by train to DeWitt for burial. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published April 26, 1894, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Mrs. J. D. Burnap Mr. John Blanchard and Mrs. Chas. D. Crane left for Toledo, Ohio, last Saturday evening, called there by the death of their sister, Mrs. J. D. Burnap. She has been a long and patient sufferer and passed away February 7th, at 11:00 p.m. Mrs. Burnap leaves to mourn her sad demise a husband, father, mother, sister, and brother besides many friends. [Maquoketa Excelsior, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published February 14, 1902] Return to Obit Index Mattie Doty Crane Mrs. John Crane Miss Mattie Doty was born in Chattaraugus County, New York, June 24, 1849, and died from the effects of cancer at Maquoketa, March 29, 1905. She came to Iowa in 1885, and was married to John H. Crane, December 25, 1892. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Chandler on Saturday, with interment at Mt. Hope cemetery. [Maquoketa Record, April 5, 1905, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index A. S. Carter The remains of A. S. Carter arrived here on Saturday night from the Mercy Hospital in Davenport, where he died on Friday night. They were taken to the home of Adam Ringlep where the funeral occurred Sunday at 2 p.m. with interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Rev. Dana officiating. A wasted life has closed. [Maquoketa Record, March 18, 1905, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Nancy Caroline (Edwards) Carter Died-Nancy Caroline Edwards was born at Bethel, Ohio, September 21, 1818, and died at her home on South Niagara street, February 11, 1902, aged 83 years, 4 months, and 20 days. She was married to P. L. Carter in Ohio in 1869 and two years ago removed to Maquoketa where she has since resided and where her husband died in 1900. This union was blessed with nine children, two of whom, James and John, survive to mourn their loss. Services were held at home on Thursday at 1 p.m., and burial was at the Union cemetery, Rev. Boomershine officiating. [Maquoketa Excelsior, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published February 14, 1902] Return to Obit Index Azelia (Granger) Center At this place on July 1st after an illness of thirty-six days, Mrs. Azelia Granger Center, aged 28 years, wife of Dr. H. H. Center, the new partner of Dr. H. H. DePew. Dr. Center was formerly of Cleveland, Ohio. Mrs. Center was an amiable and exemplary Christian, a kind and affectionate wife and mother, and highly beloved by a large circle of friends. The beloved companion has the sympathy of many friends in this affliction, the weight of which has not been conceived by hearts that have not passed under this large cloud. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published July 7, 1870, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Albert Cort Albert Cort, an old and highly respected citizen of Zwingle, this county, died at his home Monday morning. Deceased was born in Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania, April 15, 1822, and came to Zwingle in 1854, settling on a farm near there, where he has since resided. He is survived by his wife and ten children, who are M. J. Cort of Dubuque; Mrs. Strane of St. Paul; the Misses Susan and Minnie Cort of Zwingle; Dan Cort of Otter Creek; Jacob Cort of Holdrege, Nebraska; W. E. Cort of Lewiston, Montana; Mrs. A. F. Kearney and Mrs. John Ritter of Maquoketa and Mrs. Edward Kearney of Cascade. Mr. Cort was one of the pioneers of Washington Township. He was a prominent member of the Reformer congregation at Zwingle and was honored and respected. The funeral took place at the Reformed church at Zwingle, Wednesday, at 11:00 A.M. and was largely attended. The services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. F. C. Bauman. Assisted by the Revs. Hutchinson of Zwingle and Boomershine of Maquoketa. All the children were present except William E. of Lewiston, Montana.-Cascade Pioneer [Maquoketa Excelsior, December 29, 1898, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Mary Estella Dell In South Fork township, of diphtheria, Mary Estella Dell, on the 20th of August, 1871, aged 16 years, 7 months and 9 days. She was a Sabbath school scholar, but she has gone to that land of rest. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published September 7, 1871, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Nancy Ann (Waddle) Diele The last sad rites over the body of Mrs. Nancy A. Diele were performed Tuesday afternoon at the M. E. Church and at the Evergreen Cemetery, where she was laid to rest. Rev. T. H. Schickler conducted the funeral services in the presence of a large number of friends. There were several beautiful floral tributes attesting to the esteem in which Mrs. Diele was held. Nancy Ann Waddle was born April 5th, 1816, and died at the advanced age of 86 years. In 1834 she was married to Thomas Kindred and first came to Sabula in the Spring of 1842. Seven children were the result of their union-four of whom still survive her. In 1849 the family left Sabula intending to go further west, but were compelled to abandon the venture on account of sickness, from which Mr. Kindred lost his life. Returning to Sabula she was married again in 1852 to James Esmay, whose death occurred in 1859. She was again married March 30, 1870 to John S. Diele, who died in 1890. Her death makes another vacancy among Sabula's early pioneers and takes from us a most highly esteemed citizen, and devout Christian, she having been a member of the M. E. Church for over 55 years. [Maquoketa Excelsior, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published February 14, 1902] Return to Obit Index Allen L. Donielson Judge Allen L. "Barney" Donielson, 68, of Des Moines and formerly of Maquoketa, died of cancer Saturday, Jan. 27, 1996 at the home of his son, Eric, in West Des Moines. Graveside services and burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday Feb. 1, at Mout Hope Cemetery in Maquoketa with Rev. Clair Odell of the First United Methodist Church officiating. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to service time Thursday at Carson & Son Funeral Home in Maquoketa. Full military rites will be accorded at the cemetery by the Maquoketa American Legion Post 75. Mr. Donielson was born May 22, 1927 in Maquoketa to Paul L. Donielson and Trula F. Smith Donielson. He was a 1945 graduate of Maquoketa Community High School and was a Navy veteran of World War II. He received his pre-law training at the University of Dubuque and the University of Iowa and graduated from the Drake University Law School in 1952, He was elected Polk County Republican chairman in 1964 and was the Iowa manager for Nelson Rockefeller's presidential campaign. He was appointed U. S. District Attorney by President Nixon in 1969 and held that position until 1976. He was appointed to the Iowa Court of Appeals in 1976 by Gov. Robert Ray when the court was first organized. He was the last original member of the sixmember court. In 1994 he was elected chief justice of the Iowa Court of Appeals. He was a former assistant hockey coach, was a constant reader and loved to go to the movies, especially cops-and-robbers shows. He was a member of the Iowa and American Bar Associations, the Izaak Walton League, the Argonne American Legion Post 60 of Des Moines and the Des Moines Golf and Country Club. Survivors include two sons, Eric of West Des Moines and Chris of New Orleans; a daughter, Donna Higby of Baltimore; two grandsons and one sister, Barbara (Mrs. Lloyd) Clark of Maquoketa. He was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial fund has been established. [Maquoketa Sentinel Press, Published Jan. 31, 1996, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index John W. Dunlap JOHN W. DUNLAP, 88 YEAR OLD MAQUOKETAN, DIES Jackson and Clinton County residents were sorry to hear of the passing of John W. Dunlap, 88, former Iowa State Representative from Clinton County, who died at 3:45 a.m. Wednesday at his home on South Main Street Maquoketa, following a lingering illness. The body was moved to the Carson-Balster chapel and funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Congregational Church with Rev. F. C. Snyder and the Rev. D. C. Perry officiating. Pall bearers will be Lewis Lein, J. P. Glahn, James Campbell, R. M. Sadler, F. E. Ellis and Frank Gibson. Interment will be made in Union Cemetery. John Wallace Dunlap was born Feb. 11, 1851 in Virginia near the historic Potomac river near Harrisonburg, 13 miles north of Richmond, the son of Col. and Mrs. J. W. Dunlap. When only six years old he came to Brookfield Township, Clinton County, Iowa, with his parents in a covered wagon together with his two sisters and five brothers. He grew to manhood on the Dunlap homestead and following his marriage on Oct. 20, 1880 to Miss Hattie Kennedy of Zwingle, continued residing on the old Dunlap farm where he made his home for over 50 years. In 1915 he and Mrs. Dunlap retired to Maquoketa where they have since made their residence. Mr. Dunlap was the last remaining member of his family. Mr. Dunlap was a former State Representative, having served in the 34th and 35th General Assemblies from 1911 to 1915 from Clinton County. He was a member of the Elwood Presbyterian Church and served as elder in the congregation for many years. After moving to Maquoketa he affiliated with the Congregational Church where he assumed similar duties. Left to mourn his loss is his wife and also Hugh Clarke of near Elwood, who, at the age of seven years came to make his home with the Dunlaps, and has been like a son to them. Until his last illness Mr. Dunlap was a familiar figure on the streets of Maquoketa and various community activities where he had many friends who will sadly miss him. [Jackson Sentinel, December 8, 1939, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index William Each AN OLD RESIDENT IS DEAD Our citizens were pained to learn on Saturday morning that William Each had died the previous evening at eight o'clock. Mr. Each was an old respected citizen, and one with a host of close friends, has been in poor health for some time past and his death was not altogether unexpected. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. F. H. Sheckler, at one o'clock Monday afternoon in the M. E. church and the remains were interred in Evergreen cemetery. The following is a sketch of the life of the deceased: William Each was born in London, England, September 17, 1829, and came to Sabula twenty years later. Returning to England a few years later he was married to Miss H. Taplin in 1855, who died leaving four children. Three of these children died in early youth and the fourth, Mrs. Mathilda Paulsen, died in 1899. Deceased was later married to Miss Maria Wills and four children were born. Three are now living-Oliver, John, Rose (Mrs. Sidney Brake)-and fourth, Emily, is dead. Three sisters, Mrs. A. W. Day and Mrs. M. S. Roof, of this city, and Mrs. Emily Balm of England, and one brother, John of Louisiana, are also left to mourn his loss. Mr. Each moved to this Sabula from his farm a few years ago and resided here until his death. He was a man of many good qualities, honest, straightforward and a friend to all who knew him. [Maquoketa Excelsior, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published December 20, 1901] Return to Obit Index Martha Celia (Brown) Eaton Mrs. J. P. Eaton died from the effects of a tumor at her home on South Main street, Thursday morning, October 5, 1899. Martha Celia Brown was born in Westfield, Vermont, March 13, 1820, where she grew to young womanhood. On September 9, 1850, she was married to Joseph Pierce Eaton in Providence, Rhode Island. They removed to Maquoketa in 1855, where they have since resided as honored and respected citizens. Mr. Eaton preceded his wife in death seven years ago. Mrs. Eaton was a kind and loving mother and friend and will be greatly missed in the community. She leaves four children to mourn their loss, Misses Sibyl, Martha and William of this city and Miss Franc of Omaha. The funeral services were conduct by Rev. T. E. Fleming at the house at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon, and was largely attended by her numerous friends. [Maquoketa Record, Published October 11, 1899, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Hannah Efferding First White Woman Settler Dies Mrs. Hannah Efferding, the first white woman who ever settled in Tete Des Morts township, died at the home of her son, Louis, about four miles north of town, yesterday evening. Mrs. Efferding came to Tete Des Morts with her late husband Louis in 1838. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published May 3, 1894, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Samuel Ely Died at his home in Maquoketa, Friday night, April 20, 1894, of bronchial consumption, Samuel Ely, aged 65 years, 1 month, 23 days. Samuel Ely was born in Washington County, New York, February 27, 1829 and removed to Wayne County with his parents at 10 years of age. Here he attained to manhood and was married to Miss Catharine Taylor, August 27, 1845, who remained his life companion, and now survives him. They came to Iowa in 1852 and located in Clinton County, near Welton. After a residence of some years in Missouri, they returned to Maquoketa in 1875. The fruits of their marriage were seven children, four of whom are living, and with the exception of Miss Pollard of Missouri, who is ill, all were present at the funeral. Mr. Ely had been suffering with bronchial trouble for a year, and in the fall of 1893, went east to see his aged mother, hoping that a change might benefit him. It did not and he returned in December and was forced to his bed shortly after, and the best of medical aid and nursing has steadily failed until death called him away. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon and was largely attended. Rev. G. A. Whitney, who officiated, stated in his sermon that Samuel gave his soul to God and entered earnestly into prayer long before his death. The remains were laid to rest in Mt. Hope Cemetery. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published April 26, 1894, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index R. J. Gardner DIED IN KANSAS CITY In Greenwood Cemetery, Council Grove, Kansas, funeral services were held for R. J. Gardner at 10:00 Tuesday morning. The body was laid to rest beside his wife Pruella and son Frank, who died some years ago. Mr. Gardner died in Kansas City, June 30, 1917, 81 years of age. Richard, his only living son, came with the body for interment. Mr. Gardner will be remembered as a photographer in Maquoketa several years ago. Mrs. Gardner was Miss Pruella Moriarty, whose father was the first editor of the Maquoketa Excelsior and one of the early settlers of Jackson County. [Maquoketa Excelsior, July 24, 1917, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Francesca Gerlach Bellevue lost one of its oldest inhabitants Tuesday when Mrs Francesca Gerlach passed away at her home in North Bellevue. Mrs. Gerlach was 80 years of age and had spent the last twenty-six years in Bellevue, coming here from Germany. Two sons and one daughter survive, Paul of Galena, Mike of Bellevue and Mrs. J. Mahoney of Dubuque. Funeral services were held Thursday morning from St. Joseph's church, Rev. Father Manternach officiating. [Maquoketa Excelsior-Record, Published April 9, 1914, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Mrs. John Gibson Died Wednesday, December 27, 1893, Mrs. John Gibson, of this place, of general debility. The funeral took place Friday following, at 10:30 a.m., officiated by Rev. John Bretnall. Her remains were taken to Pleasant Hill Cemetery, three miles north of Monmouth, and there deposited by the side of seven of her children, that have long since passed away. She leaves a husband and three children, one daughter and two sons to mourn the loss of a wife and mother, who have the sympathy of many kind friends, who rendered their kindness assistance during the sickness of their best friend, the mother and wife Mrs. John Gibson came to this country with her husband in the fall of 1849 and settled on a farm three miles north of her and have resided there up to about fifteen years ago when her husband bought property in town and have resided here ever since. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published January 4, 1894] Return to Obit Index Salina (Haviland) Goodenow Mrs. Hosea Goodenow died on Thursday, December 5, 1901, at 2:30 p.m., at her home at Wright's corners 2 1/2 miles south of town. Her maiden name was Salina Haviland and the place of her birth was Glens Falls, New York, where she first saw the light on March 11, 1836. Here she grew to womanhood in the midst of a large family. In 1855 she came west and settled in Iowa and a year later was happily married to Mr. Hosea Goodenow, and together they toiled, shared the joys and sorrows of pioneer life until her husband's death left her a widow, March 4, 1892. Two children came to cheer this home, Luke and Josie, with whom she lived the remainder of her life. During the last months she suffered much, but bore up bravely, seldom giving way to complaint. She was thinking only of the welfare of her children and was patient in her last trial. The home is desolate, but the son will have the happy memory that he did all in his power to make his mother's last hours on earth comfortable, and the daughter, because of ill heath and because of her mother's wish that she should stay in California, was not privileged to be at her mother's bedside, will have the assurance that a home is being prepared in her Father's house on high. A sister, Mrs. Emma Conery of Maquoketa, who attended her in her last illness, and four brothers in Glens Falls, also mourn the loss of Aunt Salina as she was usually called, as well as a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at her late home on Sunday at 2 p.m., Rev. D. F. Boomershine officiating and interment was made in Mt. Hope cemetery. [Maquoketa Excelsior, Published December 13, 1901, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index W. W. Groat At his home five miles north of Iron Hill, December 25, 1898, of dropsy, W. W. Groat, aged 71 years. Deceased was one among the old settlers of Brandon Township, an honest good citizen, a frugal, hard working man, until ill health overtook him. Something over a year ago (June 16, 1897) he lost his wife (Rhoda) and without children has been practically alone in this part of the world, though he has relatives in Nebraska and Western Iowa. The funeral took place Monday, December 26th at 10:00 a.m. from the house, with interment in the Wilson's (Willison) cemetery, Rev. John Said officiating. [Maquoketa Excelsior, June 27, 1898, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Harriet C. Hall At Marion, Iowa, February 6th, Mrs. Harriet C. Hall, aged 47 years. The deceased was the daughter of Mrs. C. Wynkoop and sister of Hon. D. A. Wynkoop of Maquoketa. On the 9th inst. the remains were laid to rest at the cemetery in Bellevue, Iowa, beside her son who died about a year ago. She leaves an aged mother, a husband and daughter, and brothers and sisters who mourn her loss. Mrs. Hall had a large circle of friends and acquaintances and was a lady of talents and rare virtues. Those who survive her have the sympathy of a host of friends in this community. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published February 21, 1889] Return to Obit Index John Heberling John Heberling died at his home in Miles, Iowa, Monday evening, after an illness of but forty-eight hours duration. Mr. Heberling was one of the pioneers of this section, having come to this county in 1830 and remained here ever since. He was born in Berkley County, West Virginia in 1809, therefore being near ninety years of age at the time of his death. Up to the time of coming to this state he was a resident of West Virginia and Ohio. He was united in marriage to Susanna Cobel, and to them were born ten children, two of them-H.S. of Chicago and George C. of Sabula-being well known in this city. Mr. Heberling being noted for his keen sense of justice and honor and was a man whose close adherence to the Golden Rule made the world a better place for his having lived in it. His wife preceded him in death two years ago, but the children all survive. Mr. Heberling was a machinest by trade and it is said that with his father and brothers manufactured the first cylinder threshing machine furnished the farmers of this county and made valuable inventions of grain cleaning devices at various times. [Maquoketa Excelsior, Maquoketa, Iowa, July 14, 1898, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Mollie Heeney MISS MOLLIE HEENEY, FORMER OTTER CREEK RESIDENT, PASSES AWAY Miss Mollie Heeney, 73, died Wednesday noon at 11:50 at St. Anthony's Home, Dubuque, following an illness of three weeks. The body will be transferred from the Bennett & Ashworth funeral home to the home of her sister, Mrs. Edward Cowan, 653 Bluff Street, Dubuque, where it may be viewed after noon on Thursday. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Miss Mollie Heeney was born at Otter Creek, Sept. 12, 1867 and had lived in Dubuque for three years. She was a member of the cathedral parish. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Edward Cowan and Mrs. Catherine Slattery, both of Dubuque, and several nieces and nephews, including Sister Mary Francis Clair, and Sister Mary Patrick, both of Loras College and Sister Mary Kevin, Mount St. Francis, Dubuque, all members of the Franciscan Order. Preceding her in death were her parents and two brothers. [Jackson Sentinel, December 2, 1939, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Thomas E. Hershberger On May 24, Thomas E. Hershberger was taken sick with appendicitis, but received relief and was on the road to recovery when heart failure developed and was the immediate cause of death. On Wednesday evening June 12, 1901, at the home of his parents in Baldwin at seven o'clock, surrounded by his family and a few faithful watchers, he gave up the battle of life and passed peacefully into the great beyond where this world's trials and sorrows are unknown. Thomas Hershberger was a native of Jackson County and was born May 11, 1876. He was the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Abe Hershberger. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Leiser, were held at the home of the parents on Saturday at ten a.m. Followed by the grief stricken family and a large concourse of sorrowing friends the remains were taken to the Home cemetery and laid to rest. The burial was under the auspices of the Knights of Pythias. He was a graduate of Highland Park Commercial College, and spent some time teaching. For the past ten months he has been an efficient clerk in the employment of John Panuska. [Maquoketa Excelsior, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published June 21, 1901] Return to Obit Index Nicholas Hilbert Nicholas Hilbert, 94, Oldest Bellevuan, Claimed By Death BELLEVUE-Nicholas Hilbert, 94, the oldest resident of Bellevue, died at 5:30 o'clock Saturday morning in the home of his daughter, Mrs. John T. Roling, with whom he had made his home for 22 years. The funeral was held at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning and the requiem mass was celebrated in St. Joseph's church and burial was in SS Peter and Paul cemetery in Springbrook. He was a native of Luxembourg and was born June 8, 1845. He came to this country when 23 years of age and began farming in the Springbrook locality. He married Miss Mary Friemann, who passed away 22 years ago, after which he retired. Six children, Nick of Cunningham, Kansas; Alois, of Kennebec, S. D.; Mrs. John Beckius, of Dubuque; Mrs. John T. Roling, Peter and Charles of Bellevue; 16 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren survive. [Jackson Sentinel, December 19, 1939, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Jennie B. (Aldrich) Hooper Mrs. Jennie B. Hooper (nee Aldrich), formerly of this place, committed suicide at Omaha last week, choosing the opium route. She left a letter which was published in the Omaha papers, giving a slight history of her early ruin at the hands of one who should have protected her, and of interest to only young girls who think home life slow and long for the exciting whirl of a maddening society. Her parents tried in all ways to educate and control her, but all proved of no avail. She forsook home and pure society and when too late to raise above the maelstrom of inequity into which she had fallen, performed her kindliest act to society, the world and herself by swallowing the potent poison that separated her soul from a foul prison and permitted it to soar out into eternity and return to its maker, where let us hope it will meet a redeemer who, knowing all things, all perplexities, all temptations and trials through which the weak spirit had been greatly tarnished, will brighten and mould it to His glory, and the weary spirit find at last rest and peace that had forsaken it on earth - Wyoming Journal [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published March 10, 1887, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Robert McKean Hughey The death of Robert McKean Hughey, who was stricken with paralysis Tuesday of last week, mention of which was made in our last issue, took place Friday morning and caused universal regret, for the deceased was a man who in life commanded the respect and esteem of his fellowmen, and many of our citizens who knew him well feel a personal loss in his departure. Mr. Hughey was born March 8, 1829, near Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. He was named after an uncle of his mother, who was a son of Thomas McKean, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence and governor of Pennsylvania from 1799 to 1808. Mr. Hughey left his native state early in life and went to Wheeling, West Virginia, where he learned the trade of cabinet maker. Later he went to Natchez, Mississippi, and then to Peoria, Illinois to follow his occupation. At the latter place he united with the M. E. church, and "the light of his Christian character never wavered or grew dim." In 1856 Mr. Hughey came to Bellevue and engaged in the hardware and tinning business with his brother J. C. Hughey. Afterward he became a partner of Eli Cole, Sr. in the dry goods business. Later he formed a partnership with Charles Kunz in the hardware business, and following this operated the Bellevue Creamery for a number of years. Mr. Hughey was married to Miss Rose Rhea of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, September 19, 1858. Five children were born to them, four of whom survive, Mrs. Joseph Andrus, and William E. Hughey of Great Falls, Montana, Daniel Rhea Hughey of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Marguerite Hughey. Mr. Hughey is also survived by two brothers, J. C. Hughey of Bellevue and Joseph Hughey of Corsicana, Texas. The funeral took place from the Congregational church, being conducted by the Revs. Blakely and Memmott. The church was crowded to its utmost capacity. Both ministers eulogized the deceased very highly. The M. W. A. were present at the funeral in a body, Mr. Hughey being a member of that order. The pall bearers were Mike Maloney, W. M. Keister, A. G. Kegler, Myron Collins, J. C. Murphy and John Merkle. The remains were laid to rest in the Presbyterian cemetery. [Bellevue Leader, Bellevue, Iowa, Published February 27, 1902, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Sam Jonas "Old Uncle Sam Jonas," as he was familiarly called, died at his residence, three miles north of Bellevue, last Saturday of old age, in his 80th year. Uncle Sam was one of the old settlers of the Bellevue area, loved by his family, and esteemed by his neighbors. [Bellevue Leader, Bellevue, Iowa, Published March 18, 1879, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Richard Jones Richard Jones, a resident of Jackson county for forty years or more, part of the time living in Maquoketa, died Thursday afternoon, September 13, 1900, at his home one and one-half miles northwest of the Esgate school, aged about 64 years. He lived alone on his farm, but was given the best care possible during his sickness by kind neighbors. Mr. Jones was born in Ireland. At an early age the family was broken up and he and a sister left to shift for themselves. At the time of his death he knew of no living relative. The funeral was held at the Esgate school house Saturday, September 15, at 10 a.m., Rev. J. W. Said officiating. A good number of A. W. Drips Post, Grand Army of the Republic, this city, of which Mr. Jones was a member, attended the funeral in a body, and assisted with the rites of the order in placing their old comrade in his last resting place at Esgate cemetery. [Maquoketa Record, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published September 19, 1900] Return to Obit Index Samuel P. Kelley Many will be pained to learn of the sudden death of Samuel P. Kelley, which occurred at his home January 1, 1902, at eleven a.m. He was born in Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania, June 11, 1838, and was 63 years old. In 1843 he moved with his parents and settled in Jackson county where he resided most of the time since. He enlisted in Company A of the 9th Iowa Infantry in 1862, and was honorably discharged in June 1865. At the close of the war he was married in Illinois. His wife and one daughter, who live in Missouri, survive him.- Republican [Bellevue Leader, Bellevue, Iowa, Published January 9, 1902, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index George Kimball George Kimball, one of the pioneer citizens of Maquoketa, passed away at his home here at 7:30 o'clock Friday, March 3, 1905, after an illness of a year's duration. The deceased was 64 years of age and was born near Boston, Massachusetts. He came west when a youth and was married to Miss Anna Chandler of Princeton, Scott County, Iowa, soon after coming west. In 1867 he moved to Maquoketa and has resided in this city continuously since that year. At an early date he went into the boot and shoe business and conducted a store in this city for several years. Later he sold out and entered the employ of T. E. Cannell, continuing with Cravens & Frank's and the H. Reid & Co. shoe firms. He has been connected with this house for the past 20 years performing faithful and efficient services. He is survived by his wife, but no children. Mr. Kimball was a member of the local Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and the lodge is in charge of the funeral services which were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the house on Matteson Avenue with interment in Mt. Hope Cemetery. [Maquoketa Record, March 8, 1905, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index William D. Kitts William D. Kitts was born in Ripley County, Indiana, 66 years ago and died in his home in Maquoketa, March 4, 1905, after an illness of six weeks. Mr. Kitts enlisted on April 18, 1861, in Company K, 12th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers for three months, served the full term and enlisted in Company B, 82nd Indiana Volunteers and served until the end of the war, 48 months of active service during the war of the rebellinon. He was present at the Battles of Perryville, Stone River, Tollhoma and Chickamauga campaigns. At the seige of Chattanooga, the Battle of Missionary Ridge, in the Atlanta campaign, the march to he sea and through the Carolinas with Sherman. He was mustered into R. M. Anderson, 5th Regiment, Union Veterans Union in Maquoketa in 1897 and was an honored member until his discharge by death. He was a gallant, fearless soldier and an honest law abiding citizen and his memory shall be cherished in the hearts of his old comrades. The funeral service was held at the house conducted by Rev. J. F. Black, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock followed by interment at Mt. Hope cemetery with ritual service of the Union Veterans Union. [Maquoketa Record, March 8, 1905, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Capt. Martin Kross Captain Martin Kross who recently died at his home near Sabula leaves a large fortune and eight children, one of whom is an imbecile son, 33 or 34 years old. The neighbors say the young man is seldom seen outside of his locked room in the spacious family residence, and those who have seen him say he has a long beard and long hair, that is almost white. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published February 21, 1889, sub. by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Charles Kurth OLD VETERAN ANSWERS TAPS LAST SATURDAY Last of Bellevue's Veterans Passed Away at the Age of 88 Taps were sounded for the last time for Charles Kurth, age 88, at his home Saturday morning at 7:27 o'clock. The aged veteran had been in feeble health for more than a year and while his passing was not unexpected it has caused sadness and regret, for his death has left Bellevue without a survivor of the Civil war. Charles Kurth was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Kurth and was born October 5th, 1842 at Gnavso, Germany. With his parents he came to this country when nine years of age and settled at Toledo, Ohio. Five years later the family moved to Galena, ILL., where he answered his country's call when war was declared, enlisting September 15th, 1862 in Co. F. 12th Regiment of Illinois Infantry Volunteers. Besides taking part in many conflicts during the war he was with Sherman on his famous march to the sea. His regiment was stationed at Raleigh, S.C. when President Lincoln was assassinated July 10th, 1865. He was honorably discharged at Louisville, KY., and marched in the Grand Review through Washington, D.C. Mr. Kurth was married twice and was the father of sixteen children. His first wife was Miss Diana Wilke, who with two of the six children born to their union are deceased. His second wife, Louisa Bettcher Kurth and the seven sons and three daughters born to them survive. The family came to Bellevue 36 years ago from Galena, ILL., and for a number of years Mr. Kurth was an employee of the C. M. & St. P. road, working on the transfer at the local station and later was the city weighmaster, where he became very popular with his cheery disposition and kind words to everybody. Mr. Kurth was a member of St. John's Lutheran church and the devotion of his wife and family at his bedside during his decline gave evidence of the Christian influence he had infused into his home, as a loving husband and father. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 1:30 from the home and 2:00 at St. John's Lutheran church, the services being conducted by the Rev. E. H. Doering of Andrew. Reveille Post was in charge. As the mortal remains were consigned to the grave in the Lutheran cemetery, taps were sounded; he had fought his last battle. The pallbearers were George Beeler, Herman J. Kueter, A. J. Manderscheid, William Marburger, Dr. E. L. Lampe, L. E. Kucheman, chosen from Reveille Post No. 273. The beautiful floral offerings were carried by four Auxiliary members, Mrs. Harvey Weinschenk, Mrs. Ferdinand Weyhgandt, Misses Nellie Budde and Della Gurius. The color bearers were Louis Wagner, J. J. Dempewolf; color guards, Theodore Huilman, Dr. C. L. Veach. The firing squad, C. A. Weis, commander, George P. Feltes, E. W. Fuller, Paul C. Felderman, Jacob Steil, H. J. Weinschenk, Fred J. Schaub, Alfred Wohlers, L. E. Sanders. The children present at the funeral were Mrs. Harry Parker, Chicago; Henry, of Mapleton; Charles and William, Waterloo; George, of Davenport; August, of Green Island; Herman, Belvidere, S.D.; Albert, of Clinton; Ernst and Edith, of Belle Plaine; John C. and Anna, of this city. [Bellevue Leader, Bellevue, IA, Published October 1931, submitted by Joan Foxhoven Filarecki] Ellen Lambe Mrs. Daniel Lambe, of Otter Creek, died Friday of cancer of the breast. She was about 60 years of age. She was ill only one week. Her physician and her family endeavored to have her go to bed that she may save her strength, but she would not do so. The funeral was held yesterday at Otter Creek and was very largely attended. There were 169 teams in the procession. Rev. Father Clabby officiated. A large number from this city attended. Mr. Lambe is reported quite ill. [Maquoketa Excelsior, June 27, 1898, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Michael Lamey/Lames Another old resident has departed from our midst. Michael Lames, who has resided near Keystone for the past twenty years, but for the last year or two at Onslow, was buried at the Catholic cemetery at Baldwin Friday. Mr. Lamey was a kind and affectionate husband and father. He was well liked by all who knew him and will be sadly missed by many friends. The bereaved family have the sincere sympathy of a large concourse of friends in this their sad affliction. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published June 1, 1893] Return to Obit Index Emeline Angel McCarty Monmouth News--Emeline Angel was born in Rutland, New York, January 18, 1812, where she grew to womanhood and married Hays McCarty, October 30, 1833. In 1866 they came with their family to Iowa, living at Monticello until 1869, when they came to Monmouth where she has since resided. Since the death of her husband in 1893, she has made her home with her oldest daughter, Mrs. Mathilda Stoddard, where she died March 25, 1905, aged 93 years, 2 months, 7 days. In early life she was converted and united with the Christian church and remained a consistent Christian during her long life. She was the mother of 9 children, two dying in infancy, one Mrs. Helen Kennedy died in 1873; the other six, Mrs. Mathilda Stoddard and Mrs. D. A. Bristol, Monmouth; Mrs. C. D. Bickford, Washington, Iowa; Mrs. R. F. Sullivan, Sheffield, Iowa; Mrs. Geo. Ralston and William McCarty, Lebanon, Nebraska, survive her. All but the last two mentioned were present with her during her last illness. [Maquoketa Record, Published March 29, 1905, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Martha McMeans Miss Mattie McMeans, the subject of this sketch, was born in Jackson County, Iowa, December, 1850. She died in Chicago, Illinois, on April 14, 1895, after a severe sickness of nine days with typhoid pneumonia. From a child Miss McMeans was the possessor of a keen and penetrating mind. Although in her girlhood days the educational advantages were somewhat limited, yet availing herself of every educational privilege, she early gave promise of marked scholarship. Her motto was attain as high a rank as possible in every work in which she engaged. Miss McMeans was for many years one of the leading school teachers in Jackson County. Several times she held the important position of secretary of the Teachers' Association. For several past years Miss McMeans has been in Chicago engaged as a type writer and stenographer. Miss McMeans united with the Presbyterian church in Andrew in early life. At the time of her death she was a devoted member of the Third Presbyterian church of Chicago. She was an earnst student of the bible and a prominent worker in the Christian Endeavor Society. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon in the Presbyterian church in Andrew. Rev. D. A. Preston, pastor of the Presbyterian church presided. Miss McMeans was the daughter of the late Dr. McMeans and a sister of J. W. McMeans of Maquoketa and R. F. and Philetua McMeans of Andrew. [Maquoketa Excelsior, April 19, 1895, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Darius F. Morgan D.F. Morgan is Dead D. F. Morgan, counsel of the Northwestern Telephone Exchange company; and former state senator, died at his Kenwood home at 2:30 p. m. to-day. Last Friday Mr. Morgan returned from a business trip to Chicago suffering from an illness resembling apoplexy. Since then he has hardly been conscious, and great alarm was felt for him from the first. He grew steadily worse until the end came this afternoon. He had been a sufferer from heart trouble for years. He was 49 years old. Of Revolutionary Stock In 1876, until which time he had lived with his father, working on the farm in summer and going to school in winter, he began to study law and in the fall of 1877 he was admitted to the bar at Austin, Minn., which city had now been his home for almost a year and where he supported himself as a student as a reporter in Judge Page's court. A year after admission to the bar he went to Albert Lea, where he formed a professional partnership with John A. Lovely, which lasted for ten years. In November 1888, Mr. Morgan was elected to represent Freeborn county In the lower house of the legislature, and in the session of 1889 he was chairman- of the committee on appropriations. In 1890 Mr. Morgan removed to Minneapolis, where he formed a partnership in law with W. H. Eustis which lasted until Mr. Eustis was elected mayor of Minneapolis in November. 1892. In 1893 the firm of Hale, Morgan & Montgomery was organized, and it became in a short time one of the strongest at the Hennepin bar. In 1894 Mr. Morgan was sent to the state senate from the thirty-second district, comprising the Minneapolis fifth and sixth wards, for a term of four years. In the sessions of 1895 and 1897 he served with distinction as a member of the Judiciary committee of the senate. In 1895 he was, in addition, chairman of the finance committee. In 1897 he was chairman of the committee on corporations and a member of the committee on taxes and tax laws. These are among the most important committees of the senate. Mr. Morgan early became attached to the republican party. His eloquence made him a power on the stump, and his good judgment and conservatism made him useful in party counsel. For almost eighteen years he was a member of the county and state central committees. In 1876 Mr. Morgan was married to Miss Ella M. Hayward of Waukon, and a son and two daughters were born of the union. In March, 1893. Mrs. Morgan died, and after almost three years had passed by. Mr. Morgan married again. The present Mrs. Morgan was Lizette F. Davis, of Auburn, N. Y. Senator Morgan belonged to but one secret society, the Elks. He attended Gethsemane Episcopal Church with his family. [The Minneapolis Journal, Published April 27, 1903, submitted by Dawn Minard] Return to Obit Index William Royal Oake TAPS SOUNDED FOR WILLIAM ROYAL OAKE William Royal Oake of Sabula, Iowa, a Civil War veteran and a well known citizen of Jackson County, died at his home April 9, 1914. His end came suddenly, but peacefully. He rose that morning feeling as well as usual, and after breakfast sat down to enjoy his pipe for a moment. His wife noticed after a while that his head had dropped forward and going up to him, failed to arouse him. She then called in some of the neighbors and they bore him to a couch, and while Mr. Oake breathed naturally, he quietly slipped away, entering that great sleep which knows no harsh awakening. William Royal Oake was the only surviving member of a family of eight children. He was born in Cambridgeshire, England, on February 26, 1844, and was therefore at the time of his death, a little over seventy years old. When but a child of eight years he emigrated with his parents to this country and settled at Sabula in 1844. At the age of eighteen years he enlisted in Company A, 26th Iowa Volunteer Infantry, under Capt. S. R. Williams and Col. Milo Smith, of Clinton. He took part in some of the greatest battles between the North and the South, and was one of the bravest soldiers that fought under the old flag, participating in such battles as Vicksburg, Arkansas Post, Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge and was with Sherman on his march to the sea. On April 9, 1863, while on a scouting expedition, he and nine of his comrades were captured, and for six months was confined at Libby Prison. When released from Libby Prison on an exchange for other men, he rejoined his regiment and served to the close of the war, being honorably discharged at Washington, D. C., June 6, 1865, with a creditable record. In 1878 he moved to Kansas with his family, where he remained until 1881, when he returned to Sabula where he has continuously resided. In 1890 he was made postmaster and served four years. He was identified with the business and industrial life of Sabula for many years. In 1894 he took up the insurance business, which he continued to the time of his death. In his political views he was a Republican, but neither narrow or bigoted in his views he supported the best man for the office and did not forget a friend even if he was on the other side. Mr. Oake held many positions of trust in his hometown, having served the community as councilman and Mayor, and was at the time of his death town assessor, which position he held for 12 years. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen and Woodmen of the World. He was also a willing and active worker in the Grand Army of the Republic, of which he was a member. On July 15, 1866, Mr. Oake was married to Miss Mary A. Barrick, also a native of England, who has been his faithful and devoted companion for life. To them were born five children, three of whom survive, namely, William Oake, a physician residing at Elburn, Illinois, George W. Oake, a butcher of Seattle, Washington, and Frank Royal Oake, a cattle buyer of Delmar, Iowa. It was in his family relation where Mr. Oake reflected the best qualities of his character. The rules which governed his conduct and shaped his life, are those which command regard in every land and clime, and he leaves a host of friends who are not only willing, but eager to testify to his strength of character and his sterling worth. Those from Maquoketa who attended the funeral were J. W. Ellis, Frank Keeley, Harvey Benjamin and A. W. Richardson, who also acted as pall bearers. Levi Strong and Thomas Houston of this city and David Swihart of Sabula are among the few survivors of Company A, 26th Iowa Volunteer Infantry. [Maquoketa Excelsior-Record, Published April 16, 1914, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Frank B. Parkinson Frank B. Parkinson was born in Crawford County, Iowa. September 15, 1876. He came to South Fork Township, Jackson County, when less than ten years of age where he grew to manhood. Frank was a peaceful young man of steady habits and many regret his untimely demise. He belonged to the Modern Woodman of America, the Elwood Lodge, the Camp attending in a body. Frank was suffering from an acute attack of appendicitus and took an overdose of medicine causing his accidental death. Mr. Parkinson's remains will be buried at the Godard Church Cemetery, where the funeral took place conducted by Rev. F. Ellis in the presence of a large company of people. [Maquoketa Record, April 12, 1905, Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Mrs. Allen Parmelee Cottonville--We were sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. Allen Parmelee of Maquoketa. Mrs. Parmelee spent most of her married life in Cottonville and her death occasions her many friends here deep sorrow. We knew her to be a genial, kind and courteous lady. She has left behind her an honorable name. The community unites in offering to the bereaved family kind words of comfort and sympathy. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Published Iowa, June 1, 1893, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Charles H. Patterson, Sr. AN OLD SETTLER DEAD After a long and painful illness with cancer of the stomach, C. H. Patterson, Sr., an old and respected citizen of Maquoketa township since 1856, and one of that townships prosperous and progressive farmers, passed quietly away at the old home, three and one-half miles northwest of this city Tuesday evening at 9 o'clock. Charles Hamilton Patterson was born in Courtland County, New York, June 22, 1825, and came to Jackson County in 1856, where he has since resided. In 1847 he was married to Miss Letha Barker, who died June 20, 1857. On July 4, 1858, he was married to Lorinda Pate, with whom he has lived happily ever since, and who, with seven grown children, survive to mourn his loss. The children are Charles H., Jesse, Elmer, William, Archie, Nellie and Viola. All were with him his last days. Mr. Patterson was a staunch and consistent Democrat, taking much interest in politics and did what he earnestly believed to be right, never stooping to underhanded trickery. He has held the office of Township Trustee and other offices and always fulfilled his duty well. The funeral was held this morning at 10 o'clock at the late home, Rev. W. C. Macurdy of the M. E. church, preaching the sermon. The attendance was large, many from this city being present. Interment took place in the Bridgeport Cemetery. [Maquoketa Excelsior, June 27, 1898, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Carolyn Pendray MRS. PENDRAY DIES SUNDAY IN MT. PLEASANT First Woman to Serve in the Iowa Legislature Mrs. Carolyn Pendray, former Maquoketan and the first woman to serve in the Iowa legislature, died Sunday in a Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, nursing home. She had suffered a stroke in August and hadn't regained her health. Funeral services and burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Tuesday. Mrs. Pendray, a Democrat, was elected to the Iowa House in 1928 from Jackson County. She was re-elected in 1930 and in 1932 became the only woman to serve in both the house and senate. Her legislature career ended in 1936 when she decided against seeking re-election. Her husband, the late William C. Pendray, at one time was Mayor of Maquoketa, and manager of the Grahams store in Maquoketa. Mrs. Pendray sold her home in Maquoketa and moved back to her native Mt. Pleasant in 1951. She spent 20 years teaching in the Mt. Pleasant schools, including seven years as Henry county superintendent of schools. [Maquoketa Community Press, Published November 25, 1958, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index John Peters Preston Independent, April 21, 1894--John Peters, formerly of the hardware business in Preston and well known throughout this section, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles Erickson, at Missouri Valley, Harrison County, Iowa, on Sunday, April 8th. [Jackson Sentinel, Published April 26, 1894, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Ignatius Poll Ignatius Poll passed away Sunday at the Moulton Hospital, Bellevue. Mr. Poll was born in Hanover, Germany, February 2,1870, a son of Gerhardt and Theresa Poll. He emigrated to this country with his parents when twelve years of age, and resided on a farm in Jackson Township where he accumulated a competency and six years ago he came to Bellevue and made his home at Peter Maiers's Hotel. He possessed a quiet, unassuming disposition and will be missed among his relatives and acquaintances, who mourn his untimely death. He leaves one brother, Henry and one sister, Mrs. Louisa Huilman. The body was removed from the hospital to the home of Henry Poll and the funeral was held Wednesday morning from the Catholic Church in Springbrook, the Rev. Father Knapstein officiating. Six nephews acted as pallbearers and burial was made in the church cemetery. [Jackson Sentinel, November 29, 1926, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index John Reyner DIED-At Ozark, Jackson County, Iowa, Friday, February 14th, 1879, John Reyner, aged 71 years. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, February 20, 1879, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index John Rogers John Rogers died at the residence of his brother, Nicholas Rogers, near Sterling, Jackson county, on Thursday last, after a lingering illness with that fatal disease, consumption. Deceased was born in England in 1800, and came to this country when a young man. In 1876 he took up his residence in Jackson county, with his brother, where he has since that time made his home. The funeral services were conducted at the Sterling church, on Thursday, Rev. T. A. Miller, officiating, and was very largely attended by the friends of the deceased. [Sabula Gazette, Sabula, Iowa, reprinted in the Jackson Sentinel, June 28, 1888] Return to Obit Index Flora (Von Eschen) Rhoades Died-At her home in this city on Thursday night, November 14, 1901, Mrs. Frank Rhoades. Flora Von Eschen was born in this city February 12, 1867, where she received her education and grew to womanhood. She was married to F. L. Rhoades December 12, 1888. She was a kind friend, a pleasant neighbor and a loving wife and mother. She was ailing for several years and finally succumbed to the inevitable. The funeral services were held at the Congregational church at two o'clock Sunday, Rev. Samuel Shepherd officiating. [Maquoketa Excelsior, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published November 22, 1901] Return to Obit Index John Sagers John Sagers, an old and highly respected citizen of Jackson County, died at 8 o'clock Thursday evening of pneumonia. Funeral services will be held at the old Iron Hill church tomorrow forenoon at 10 o'clock. [Maquoketa Excelsior, April 5, 1895, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Hulda Sanborn DIED-- SANBORN-Mrs. Hulda Sanborn, mother of C. H. Sanborn, of Maquoketa, died at Tama City, Iowa, February 17, 1879, aged nearly 80 years. [Jackson Sentinel, Published February 20, 1879, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Susan Spaulding Miss Susan Spaulding, an aged resident of Maquoketa, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. John Wright, on South Main Street, Wednesday evening. March 10, 1897. The funeral was held from the house Thursday afternoon, Rev. H. Clark of the Baptist Church officiating. Miss Spaulding was born in Essex County, New York in June 1810, thus making her near 87 years of age. She came to Maquoketa in 1845 and has since resided here. For several years Miss Spaulding has been an invalid, not being able to leave her bed, during which time she has been faithfully cared for by her sister, who is at the present time very seriously ill. [Maquoketa Record, March 16, 1897, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Clara Sisler Cottonville--Again we are reminded that "Death loves a shining mark." A monotone of sadness pervades here since hearing that the dark shadow has again enveloped the household of Mr. Sisler, of Andrew, and took from them their loving daughter, Clara, whose spirit peacefully took its flight a few days ago. The writer has met Miss Clara often and knew her to be an intellectual and noble girl. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published June 1, 1893, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Mary Jane (Smith) Sublett Mary Jane Smith, relict of John T. Sublett, departed this life at her home in Bellevue, Sunday night shortly after 11 o'clock, of old age and general debility. She was one of the early pioneers, having come to Bellevue from her birthplace in Wilmington, Delaware, over 50 years ago. In 1841 she married John T. Sublett, who came to Bellevue in 1836, and to them were born three children. There is no record of Mrs. Sublett's age, but old settlers place her age at 97 years. [Bellevue Herald, Published December 19, 1893, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index James G. Summers James G. Summers, 78, well known Jackson County farmer, died at his home near Nashville, Tuesday morning at 10:45. Mr. Summers had enjoyed good health until two years ago. Since that time he has had several attacks and following his last one a week before his death, he continued to grow weaker. Funeral services will be held this Friday, March 9, at 2 p.m. in the Harrison Funeral home. The Rev. C. Edward Holyoke will officiate and burial will be at Buckhorn cemetery with committal service in charge of Helion Lodge, A. F. & A. M. James Gregg Summers, son of Caleb and Nancy Gregg Summers, was born on the old Summers homestead at Nashville on July 6, 1866. He was educated in the Buckhorn School, now known as the South Fork School, where his own children were also educated. In 1891 he was united in marriage to Ada E, Current. To this union three sons were born, of whom Clifford passed away in 1916. The couple has always lived on the home farm. Surviving are his widow, two sons, Laurel H. Summers of Hurstville and Markel on the home place., one sister Mrs. Eva Stauf of Fort Wayne, Indiana; two grandchildren, James and Donna Sue Summers; and several nieces and nephews. He was a member of Helion Lodge No. 36; Bath Kol Chapter No. 94, Royal Arch Masons; Tancred Commandery No. 40, Knights Templar; Demolay Consistery 32nd degree, Clinton, Iowa; Kaaba Shrine Davenport; Maple Leaf Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star. [Maquoketa Community Press, March 8, 1945, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Marietta (Carter) Teter Marietta Carter Teter, wife of William Teter, died at her home in Farmers Creek township last Friday, at the age of 37 years. She leaves a husband and five children to mourn the loss of a kind and loving wife and mother. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Jas. Heide at the house at 1 p.m., Sunday, October 8. [Maquoketa Record, Published October 11, 1899, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index William S. Teters Wm. S. Teters Dies Wednesday; Funeral Service Today. Funeral service will be held Friday at 1:00 p.m. for Wm. S. Teters who died at his home north of Maquoketa at noon Wednesday. The Rev. John Heide will officiate and burial will be in Sutton Cemetery. A son of Mr. and Mrs. Washington Teters, the deceased was born in Jackson County on August 10, 1862. He is survived by the widow, Mary Etta, five children, John, Ernest and Myron Teters, Ada Croce and Alta Faber, all of this community, 18 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. [Jackson Sentinel, Published April 7, 1944, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Louisa (Fischer)Trout Mrs. Louisa Fischer Trout passed away at her home in Maquoketa, at 3 a.m., Monday, August 26, 1901, which was her sixtieth birthday, after a sickness of about five years standing. The citizens of Maquoketa were saddened Monday by the intelligence that Mrs. Louisa Trout had passed over to the great majority. Mrs. Trout returned on Saturday night from Dubuque where she had been under treatment for cancer. In her exhausted condition the journey was too great for her and she gradually sank until 3 a. m. yesterday morning she peacefully breathed her last. Her husband and son Frank were both at her bedside when she summons came to depart. She was for many years a valued member of the Baptist church. Mrs. Trout was born near Tiffin, Ohio, August 26, 1841, and came to Maquoketa in 1863. Two years later in September 1864 she was married to Frank Trout, and here they have lived ever since. About five years ago symptoms of cancer began to appear. Dr. A. B. Bowen treated her at the time and it was hoped that the trouble was over. Last winter, however, unmistakable signs of the old disease became manifest and on May 26th this year she underwent an operation in Dubuque. From this she seems never to have recovered. Last week alarming symptoms of weakness and heart failure set in and her husband, who had returned to Maquoketa, was hastily called to Maquoketa was hastily called to Dubuque. She was brought home as we have said on Saturday night, and died at her home. Mrs. Trout was well known to our citizens. Many hearts will be saddened by her departure, for she had a wide circle of friends. The funeral was held at the family home on Pleasant Street Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock and Rev. G. C. Chandler of the Baptist church conducted the services. A quartet composed of Mrs. S. E. Clappe, Mrs. O. C. Kucheman, Jesse Bowen and Dr. Max Wright rendered sweet music and the many floral tributes bore silent testimony to the esteem in which the deceased was held in the community. [Maquoketa Excelsior, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published August 30, 1901] Return to Obit Index Emily C. Grant Tubbs Mrs. Emily Grant Tubbs, 89, Dies Wednesday; Funeral to be Friday Mrs. Emily Grant Tubbs, 89, passed away about 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the home of her son, W. H. Tubbs, on East Pleasant Street, with whom she resided. Mrs. Tubbs had only been ill a short time and had she lived until Friday would have observed her 90th birthday anniversary. She was the widow of Danvers P. Tubbs who passed away a number of years ago. The son, Winfield H. Tubbs, is the only survivor in her immediate family, who with the six grandchildren mourn the loss of a devoted mother and grandmother. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at the Harrison Funeral Home with Rev. F. C. Snyder officiating. Interment will be made in Mt. Hope Cemetery. [Jackson Sentinel, Dec. 22, 1939, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Alice May Wade The grim messenger of death again appeared in our midst on last Sunday evening, June 17, 1888, and claimed for its own Miss Alice May Wade, daughter of George H. and Sarah C. Wade. Alice May was born in Elwood, March 4, 1868. She was an amiable and generous young lady, esteemed by all. She was a faithful member of the Presbyterian church, having joined that denomination, May 8th, 1887. The funeral services were held on last Tuesday, June 19th, and were conducted by Rev. R. I. Adams, of Davenport, under the auspices of the Presbyterian doctrine and assisted by Rev. P. W. Gould, Methodist minister of Elwood. The Methodist church, where the burial services were held was artistically draped in deep mourning with an abundance of fragrant bouquets handsomely arranged throughout the church. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published June 28, 1888] Return to Obit Index William H. Watters William H. Watters, who has made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Chris Vohringer, for the past several years died Monday evening, following an illness of a year's duration, into the infirmities of old age. Mr. Watters was born October 13, 1835 in Lawrence County, PA and came to Iowa in 1852 with his parents, Jake and Keziah Watters. At the beginning of the Civil War he enlisted in Co B 26th Iowa at Andrew and served through the entire conflict. In the last battle fought by Sherman's division, that of Bentonsville, NC he was wounded in the left wrist, the first scratch he had received, although he had gone through the siege at Vicksburg and other bloody battles with the western Army. Returning home, he began farming. On September 23, 1866 he married Miss Elizabeth Van Pelt, who passed away December 21, 1920. He is survived by five sons, Frank and Samuel of Hurstville, David of Fulton and Deloss and Will of Zwingle and by four daughters, Mrs. Chris Vohringer and Mrs. Melvin Isbell of Maquoketa, Mrs. Herman Lafayette of Welton and Mrs. Lewis Hess of Holcomb WI. Two brothers, Charlie and John Watters of Otter Creek also survive and there are 50 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren who are left to bless the memory of this sterling grandparent. Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon at the Methodist church, the Rev. F. C. Worcester officiating and the burial was made in Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa, Iowa. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published Dec. 4, 1924, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Gideon Wells DIED--Gideon Wells att his residence in Farmers Creek Township, Jackson County, Iowa, on the 11th inst., Mr. Gideon Wells, after a long illness of about thirteen years, being confined to his bed most all the time for the past three years. He was born in the State of Massachusetts in the year 1831, making him 48 years old. He came to Iowa in 1859, and remained here until 1862 when he rallied to the call of Abraham Lincoln and served as a Union soldier until the close of the war, when he returned to Iowa, where he remained until his death. He leaves a wife and two little children to mourn the loss of a husband and father, and not very well provided for. During his long illness he failed to collect most of this world's goods. He was a good neighbor and respected by all who knew him. The funeral took place at his house and was conducted by Elder Holcomb, who spoke to the friends and neighbors, although few in number. Although Mr. Wells died a poor man, may he be made equal in the world to come. His belief in the future my be found in the First Corinthians, 4th ch., 4th and 5th verses. [Jackson Sentinel, Published February 20, 1879, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Leonard Wright Leonard Wright Dies At Fargo, North Dakota On receiving intelligence last Thursday morning of the serious illness of her son Leonard at Fargo, North Dakota, Mrs. Mary Wright immediately started for that city, but before her arrival, Leonard died. Mournfully she brought his body back to his boyhood home, arriving Saturday night. On Sunday afternoon the funeral services were held at the Baptist church, a great congregation attending. Leonard was born July 3, 1870, and joined the Baptist church March 8, 1889. Rev. George Kline, the pastor, preached the sermon. The interment was in the Bridgeport cemetery. Profound sympathy is felt for the widowed mother and the surviving brothers and sisters in their sudden and sore bereavement. Leonard had been ill with typhoid pneumonia only about five days. Although far away from home, he had the precious presence of Christ his redeemer. The bereaved share in the love of that same ever present and comforting friend. [Maquoketa Excelsior, May 31, 1895, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index Max L. Wright MAX WRIGHT, 77, DIES; RITES HERE TUESDAY Funeral services for M. L. (Max) Wright, 77, of Maquoketa, will be held this Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock in the Carson Funeral Home. The Rev. Bruce S. Dean, pastor of the First Congregational Church will officiate. Burial will be made in the Bellevue Cemetery. Mr. Wright, who died here Saturday following an illness of several months, was born December 22, 1876, in Maquoketa, a son of the late David and Camelia Jenkins Wright. On June 2, 1900, he was married to Ethel L. Hubbard, who survives. In addition to his widow, he is survived by two children, Mrs. E. J. (Helen) Hartvigsen of Maquoketa and William M. Wright of Monrovia, California, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. [Maquoketa Community Press, July 13, 1954, submitted by Ken Wright] Return to Obit Index N. T. Wynkoop A GOOD MAN GONE - We regret to hear of the death of N. T. Wynkoop, Esq., Postmaster at Bellevue. He died on Thursday last. A good citizen, a kind father, and a lover of his country and the old constitution. Truly a conservative man, and one in whom the whole community loved and respected. Peace to his ashes. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published April 8, 1869] Return to Obit Index |
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