Little, Mrs. Fidelia,
wife of H.G. Little, died at Grinnell, Iowa. Burial will be at Kewanee, Henry Co., Illinois. H.G. Little moved
to Henry Co., Illinois in 1837 but left for Grinnell in 1867. S.B. Stoddard of Rock Island is a brother of the
deceased.
(Rock Island Daily Union, Friday 16 March 1877, sub. by K. Torp)
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May 25, 1989
Mabel Martin
Mabel Martin, 88 of the Mayflower Home died Monday, May 22, at Grinnell General Hospital.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday at the Grinnell United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Raymond C.
Lott officiating, a Organist was Kathleen Heffner.
Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery following cremation Memorials may be made to the church.
The daughter of George and Eliza Copley, she was born June 4. 1900, near Grinnell.She attended rural school
and later graduated from Grinnell High School.
She attended business school, then worked as a legal secretary. She later worked for Quaker Oats in Cedar Rapids
and, for 20 years, as an auditor for the Internal Revenue Service in Des Moines. She later returned to Grinnell
and was employed by the Bierman law Firm.
She was married to Ira C. Martin and the couple lived at Mountain Home, Ark. Following her husband's death,
Mrs. Martin returned to Grinnell where she lived at the Mayflower Home since 1975.
She was a member of the Grinnell United Methodist Church, the Order of Eastern Star, and the national Association
of Retired Federal Employees.
Surviving is a sister, Elsie Kennedy of Grinnell. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and two
sisters, Grace Murray and Vera Ziegenmeyer.
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July 16, 1992
Elsie F. Kennedy
Elsie F. Kennedy. 96. of died Monday, July 13, at St. Francis Manor.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday morning at the Smith Funeral Home, with the Rev. Lon Lewis, pastor
of the Grinnell United Methodist Church, officiating. Organist was Margaret Wheeler, and vocalist was Anna Slaven
Pallbearers were Dr. Robert Baumann, Ed Brand, John Lippitt, Warner Renaud, Noel Taylor and Richard Wood.
Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery Memorials may be made to the Grinnell United Methodist Church.
She was the daughter of George and Eliza Copley J Murray and was born Jan. 26, 1896. near Grinnell.
She attended rural school near Grinnell and graduated from Grinnell High School in 1916. She taught rural school.
She was married to Earl H. Kennedy Sept. 21, 1918, in Des Moines. The couple lived in Grinnell where Mrs.
Kennedy was a homemaker and cared for rural school children.
She was a member of the United Methodist Church, the Birthday Club, the Grandmothers Club, the Rebekah Lodge and
Caring Adults of Grinnell,
Surviving are two granddaughters and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband;
her daughter, Doris Laughter; and three sisters, Vera Ziegenmeyer, Grace Murray and Mabel Martin.
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February 1, 1974
Earl H. Kennedy, 82, of 1837 Ninth
Ave., Grinnell, died Friday, Feb. 1 at Grinnell General Hospital following an extended illness.
The son of Frank E. and Mary Wiegand Kennedy, he was born Jan. 21,1892, at Kellogg. He attended the rural schools
of Kellogg, A graduate of Kellogg High School, he attended the American Institute of Business in Des Moines.
Mr. Kennedy was employed by the U.S. Postal Service for 42 years. In 1916, he began his career with the Grinnell
Post Office and served as a carrier for seven years. For the remainder of his employment, he was a clerk at the
Grinnell Post Office. He retired in 1958.
He was married to Elsie Murray on Sept. 21. 1918, at a Methodist Church in Des Moines, and the couple lived their
married life in Grinnell.
Mr. Kennedy was a member of the United Methodist Church of Grinnell, the Elks Lodge. the Oddfellows Lodge and the
Rebekahs for more than 50 years, and was also a member of the Grinnell Kiwanis Club and the Men's Club at the Mayflower
Home.
He is survived by his wife Elsie; a daughter, Mrs. Clyde (Doris) Laughter of Madison, Wis.; and two granddaughters,
Carolyn and Mrs. John (Martha) Lippitt, both of Madison. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services for Mr. Kennedy were held at 2 p.m. today (Monday) at the James-Schalinske Funeral Home, with
the Rev. John McCallum and the Rev. Ralph Beebe officiating. Organist was Julia Pearce, and serving on the flower
committee were Ruth Brown, Lenore Moyle. and Louise Neister. Pallbearers were Charles Vogel, Ray G. Myers, Mike
Brooks, Harry Bitcon, N. Dennis Anderson, and Ed Brand.
Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery
Should friends wish memorials may be made to Grinnell United Methodist Church.
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Obituary 2/4/1908
Mrs. Fannie Copley: A kind and
loving mother and a good neighbor passed into the eternal rest Tuesday evening, when the death of Mrs. Fannie Copley,
one of the respected residents of Scott county, occurred at the home of her son Richard Copley, on the Middle road
about five miles out of Davenport. Mrs. Copley was taken sick about a week ago at the home of her son, and her
condition grew worse gradually until death overtook her Tuesday evening at seven o'clock. Mrs. Copley was a native
of Ireland and would have been 78 years old next March. She came to Davenport forty years ago from Canada and has
since resided here. Her husband preceded her in death 21 years ago. Mrs. Copley was a devout member of the Episcopal
Church, and was sincere and true to all who knew her, so that she endeared herself to all who ever made her acquaintance.
To a family no mother could have been more kinder. In cases of sickness she would walk miles from one home to another
to assist in the caring for the sick.
A family of nine children survive to mourn her death. They are John Copley of Grundy County, Iowa; William J. of
Gillman, Iowa; Mrs. Rebecca Shea of Brookings S.D.; Henry M. of Davenport; Mrs. George C. Murray of Grinnell; Mrs.
F.A. Pickens of Newton; Richard of Davenport; Thomas W. of Grundy County, and Mrs. Fannie V. Pitcher of Orient,
Iowa. All of these present at the funeral with the exception of one son in law in Dakota.The deceased is known
to a large number in this vicinity, having spent the summer for the past fifteen years with her daughter. Mrs.
G.C. Murray three miles and a half southeast of town.
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June 30, 1958
J. O. Copley Dies Wednesday At
Grinnell Hospital
John Odie Copley, 82. of Kellogg, died at Community hospital in Grinnell last Wednesday. Son of Jim and Mary
Copley, he was born Oct. 14,. 1875, in Jamestown, Tenn.
He married Allie Stepp in Tennessee in 1901, where he farmed until 1916
when he moved to a farm near Kellogg. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Sherman Gray, Des
Moines and Mrs. Merrill Williams, Davenport; one son, Clarence Copley, Des Moines; two sisters,
Mrs. Nina Potter, Dayton, Ohio; and Mrs. Maude Kingston Rockwood, Tenn.: six
grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
Services were held at the Kellogg Christian church at 2 p.m. Saturday with Rev. Stephen J. Enler officiating.
Burial was in Our Silent City Cemetery.
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September 10, 1992
Rose Copley
Rose Coplev, 90. a former Kellogg and Newton resident, died Saturday, Sept. 5, in California.
The body has been cremated. Burial of the ashes will be in Alton, Ill., at a later date.
She was the daughter of Percy Thomas and Rose Isabelle Rice and was born Jan. 8, 1902 in Alton.
She was married to M.A. "Mid" Copley April 4, 1923, in Alton.
The Copley family moved to the Kellogg area from Al ton many years ago to work at the Midwest Metal Stampling Co.
Surviving are her husband; three children, Anne Pugh of Sedalia, Mo., Martha McPhee of Solana Beach, Calif.,
and David L. of Encinitas, Calif.; nine grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to JL the Kellogg Historical Society or the Alzheimer's Association.
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GEO. ZIEGENMEYER
IS BURIED TODAY
Former Resident of This Community 9/4/1923
Geo. Ziegenmeyer Is Buried Today Former Resident of this Community Died August 31 Died August 31 at Owatonna, Minnesota
DEEPLY MOURNED BY RELATIVES AND FRIENDS
Services This Afternoon in Methodist Church Interment in Hazelwood. George Edward Ziegenmeyer, son of William
and Lisette Dieckmann Ziegenmeyer, was born in Washington, Missouri, March 21, 1883, and passed away Friday, August
31, 1923, at his home in Owatonna, Minnesota, at the age of 40 years, 5 months and 10 days. He came to Iowa in
the spring of 1906 and lived in the vicinity of Grinnell until 1919. He was united in marriage to Vera E. Murray.
January 31, 1912, and they made their home near Grinnell until the spring of 1919, when they moved to Minnesota,
where they have since resided. To this union three children were born, Vera Carol, age 9; Dorothy Helen, age 6;
George William, ago 8. Besides his wife and three children who mourn his loss, he leaves an aged mother, four brothers,
and three sisters: William of Sparta, Ill..; Fritz of Sutter City, California; Otto of Grinnell, Iowa; Herman of
St. Louis, Missouri; Frieda Becker of Sutter City, California; Marie and Doretta Wickhorst of St Louis, Mo. He
united with the Methodist church of Grinnell in 1909 and transferred his membership to the Methodist church of
Owatonna, Minnesota, in 1921, of which he has been a faithful member.
He was taken seriously ill on Monday, August 27, 1923. He was unconscious from the beginning and remained in that
condition until the end came at ten o'clock Friday morning, August 31st. He was loved and respected by all who
knew him and his friends were numbered by his acquaintances.
Short services were held at the Methodist church in Owatonna, Minn., Saturday afternoon.
Services were held this afternoon in the Methodist church in Grinnell with burial in Hazelwood cemetery.
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Thursday, May 14, 1964
Vera Ziegenmeyer Succumbs Monday;
Services Today
Mrs. Vera Ziegenmeyer of 1028 Broad St., died Monday evening at a local hospital where she had
been a patient for the past few weeks.
Services were conducted at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) from the Methodist church with the pastor,
the Rev. Chester E. Custer, officiating. Vocal music was by Mrs. Margaret Taylor, accompanied at
the organ by Mrs. Kathleen Heffner."
Serving as pallbearers were Dr. K. L. Hoefert, Ray Ziegenmeyer, Charles Ziegenmeyer, Clifford
Johnson, Wesley Ahrens and William Bryan. Interment was in Hazelwood cemetery.
The daughter of George C. and Eliza Copely Murray, she was born on Sept. 20th, 1390, on a farm south of Grinnell.
She attended the rural schools of this area and was graduated from Grinnell High School. She
taught for three years in the rural schools near Grinnell.
She was united in marriage with George Ziegenmeyer on Jan. 31st. 1912. They farmed until the death of her husband
in 1923, when she moved to Grinnell. Mrs. Ziegenmeyer was a member of the Methodist church.
Survivors include her two daughters. Mrs. Kenneth (Carol) Vogt of Grinnell and Mrs. Wesley
(Dorothy) Davies of Alexandria, Va.; her son, William G. of Grinnell; four grandsons;
three great grandchildren; and three sisters, Grace and Mabel Murray and Mrs. Earl
Kennedy, all of Grinnell. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
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Mrs. Caroline C. Murray
passes Away
Mrs. Caroline C. Murray passed away early Sunday morning, September 13th, at, the home of her son, Geo. C. Murray.
Mrs. Murray had been in. failing health for several years steadily growing weaker until the end came and
she was taken from us to be with her Master.
Caroline C. Murray, daughter of James and Jane (McNatt) Criswell was born September 6,1829 Junitia? County Pa,
and came to Scott county. Iowa, with her parents la 1857. After completing her education here she taught
in the county schools until her marriage to William B. Murray on October 30th 1862. He owned the farm on which
they resided for the first thirty years of their married life. This union was blessed with seven children, of whom
three sons grew to manhood.
Mrs. Murray was a charter member of the Summit Presbyterian Church. transferring her church her membership
in 1885, to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Davenport, of which congregation her husband was then a deacon and
way chosen as Elder some years later being continued in the latter office the remainder of his life.
Leaving their farm near Mt. Joy, they moved to Davenport in 1892. The son James departed this life in November
1906 and was followed by his father in January 1910. Mrs. Murray continued to reside it the old home until
June of the following year, when she came to Grinnell to reside with her .son. There are left two sons, George,
of Grinnell and Albert of Davenport, six grand children and seven great grand children. Funeral services were held
Monday afternoon from the home of her son here conducted by the Rev. W. J. Todd assisted by Dr. W. H. Blancke
of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Newton Iowa, a former pastor of Mrs. Murray's in Davenport, who
gave a loving tribute to the Christian life and character of Mrs. Murray.
Music included a duet, "Safe In The Arms of Jesus" by Mrs. W. J. Todd and Mrs. D. C. Phillips and a solo
by D. C. Phillips.
Pall bearers were Robert, Tyson. J.S. Stoaks, T.S. Mason, W.H. Alley and D.R. Pilgrams?
The body was taken to Davenport, Iowa for burial, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Geo. C.. Murray. Services were held
at 3 o'clock this afternoon from St. Paul's English Lutheran Church. Davenport, with burial Oakdale Cemetery.
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OBITUARY 12-10-56
ELIZA COPLEY MURRAY
Grinnell lost one of it's oldest and highly respected citizens Monday evening. December 3, when Mrs. George C.
Murray passed away at her home here she had resided for more than 25 years. Mrs. Murray had observed
her 95th birthday on November11, and had a wonderful day that will long be
cherished by the members of her immediate family. Up in two weeks before her death she had enjoyed comparatively
good health even though physically unable to leave her home during the past five years. She was a devoted mother
and companion. always interested in the welfare of of her family.
A member of the Methodist church, Mrs. Murray was active in all divisions and was always interested in present
at church services are other meetings when her health permitted. She was a member of the Dorcas class, a charter
member of the WSCS and had been active in several civic and social organizations.
Eliza Copley was born at Bradford. Canada. November11, 1861 a daughter of Henry and Fannie Coplev and
a member of a family of 12 children. She was married February 10, 1887 in Davenport to George C. Murray.
who preceded her in death in 1939. Soon after their marriage they moved into their farm near Grinnell where they
resided 22 years. Following that they moved to Grinnell where Mrs. Murray has made her home. Four daughters,
four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren together with nieces and nephews survive.
Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at Smith's funeral Home with Rev. John Delong officiating Mrs. Murray
was carried to her final resting place by members of her immediate family, a a son-in-law, three grandsons,
and two great grandsons.
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April 22, 1932
Grace Murray services set
Grace Murray, 89 of the Mayflower Home died Tuesday afternoon at Grinnell General Hospital.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Grinnell United Methodist Church, with the Rev,
James P. Russell officiating. Organist will be Kathleen Hetfner. Burial will be at Hazelwood Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Grinnell General Hospital or to the United Methodist Church. Friends may call at the Smith
Funeral Home until 9 p.m. Thursday The daughter of George and Eliza Copley .Murray, she was born on Aug. 24,1892.
near Grinnell. She was a graduate of Grinned High School and graduated from Grinnell! College in 1916.
Following her education, she taught school at Clarksville, Atlantic and Boone, returning to Grinnell in the 1940s.
Miss Murray was a substitute mathematics teacher in the Grinnell school system and worked at Steward Library and
the former Bartling and Nuckells Jewelry Store. She moved lo the Mayflower Home in 1975. She was a member of the
Grinnell Methodist Church.
She is survived by two sisters, Elsie F. Kennedy and Mabel Martin, both of Grinnell. She was preceded in
death by her parents and a sister Vera Ziegenmeyer.
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10/21/1975
Kenneth Vogt rites Friday
Kenneth S Vogt. 60, of Rte. 3, Grinnell, died suddenly late Tuesday afternoon of an apparent
heart attack on his farm north of Grinnell.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Grinnell United Methodist Church, with
the Rev. John W. McCallum, pastor of the church, officiating. Organist will be Mrs. Willard Heffner. Burial will
be at Chester Cemetery north of Grinnell with the Smith Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
The son of Clarence and Selma Sherman Vogt, he was born March 18, 1915, east of Grinnell He attended rural school
near his home and was graduated from Grinnell High School in 1932. He attended Iowa State University at Ames.
On July 6,1935, he was married to Vera Carol Ziegenmeyer in Newton.
The couple had three children. Following their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Vogt farmed near Grinnell. He was a member
of the United Methodist Church and B.F.O. Elks Lodge No. 1266. He was president of the board of directors
of Poweshiek-Jasper Farm Service Co. and was active in Poweshiek County 4-H groups. Survivors include his wife,
Carol; his three sons, James K. of Cedar Rapids, Robert C. of Rte. 3, Grinnell, and Dennis M. of Rte. 1,
Monroe; eight grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Selma Vogt of the Mayflower Home; two sisters, Mrs. Howard
(Genevieve) Coulthard and Mrs.Tom (Marjorie) Rradley, both of Grinnell; and one brother, Donald Vogt of Rte.
3, Grinnell. He was preceded in death by his father, who died in 1969.
Should friends desire, memorials in Mr. Vogt's name may be made to the coronary care unit at Grinnell General Hospital.
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February 25, 1985
Alma Vogt rites Monday
Alma Vogt, 70, of Rte. 4 Grinnell died at her home sometime Monday, Feb. 18. The body was discovered on Wednesday,
and Poweshiek County Medical Examiner Robert Carney, M.D., ruled that Mrs. Vogt died of natural causes.
Funeral services were conducted at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Grinnell United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Raymond
Lott officiating, organist was Kathleen Heffner. Pallbearers were Pete Addy, Dr. Earl J. Jensen, Carlos Johnson,
Robert Rutherford, Raymond Vogt and Fay Wasson. Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery
Memorials in Mrs. Vogt's name may be left at the Smith Funeral Home. The daughter of William and Anna Markgraf
Maron, she was born near Dolliver, Iowa, on Jan. 9, 1915.
She attended Dolliver High School where she was a member of the girls' basketball team. On May 12, 1936, she was
married to Glenn B. Vogt at Rock Island Ill. following their marriage they farmed east of Grinnell.
Mrs. Vogt was a member of the Poweshiek County Farm Bureau, the Grinnell General Hospital Auxiliary and the
Grinnell United Methodist Church. She was active in work with Alcoholics Anonymous.
Survivors include one daughter. Connie Morse of Flagstaff, Ariz.; one son. Charles Vogt of Schaumburg, Ill. two
grandchildren; and six sisters, Amanda McDermott of Davenport, Ella Hardecopt of Dolliver, Florence Addy of Grimes.
Emma Evans of Ponca City, Okla. Viola Trumbo of San Diego, Calif., and Marcella Johnson of Flushing. Mich. She
was preceded in death by her husband in 1970; one brother, Arthur Maron; and a sister, Lillian Williams.
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Last Rites Said For
C. A. Vogt
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 3, at the James-Schalinske Funeral Home for Clarence
A. Vogt, 79, of 914 High St. who died Wednesday. Feb. 26th, at a hospital in Clearwater, Fla., where he and
his wife had been spending the winter.
The Rev. Newell E. Davis officiated at the services and Mrs. Kathleen Heffner was organist. Serving on the flower
committee were Mrs. Lois Lowery and Miss Fern Findley.
Pallbearers were Gordon Felper, James Vogt, Robert Vogt, Dennis Vogt, Robert Hatch and Laurence Black.
Honorary pallbearers were James Smith, Edward Hajek and Larry Overmiller. Burial was in the Chester Cemetery.
The son of William F. and Wilhelmina Bockman Vogt, Mr. Vogt was born Dec. 26,1889 near Grinnell. He received his
education in the Grinnell schools and was a graduate of the Grinnell high school. On May 21, 1913. he married,
Selma Mae Sherman at Chester Center, Iowa, at her parents home. Following their marriage they farmed east and north
of Grinnell and in 1943 they moved to Grinnell. Mr. Vogt, however, continued his interest in farming and
livestock raising. .
Mr. Vogt attended the united Church of Christ Congregational, was a 50 year member of the Grinnell
Elks Lodge and took an active part in the various farmer's organizations.
Survivors include his wife, Selma; his daughters Mrs. Howard (Genevier) Coulthard of Grinnell, and Mrs. Tom
(Marjorie) Bradley of Grinnell; two sons, Don and Kenneth of Grinnell; 11 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren;
one brother, Grover of Grinnell; and one sister, Miss Julia Vogt of Grinnell. Mr. Vogt was preceded in death
by his parents; five brothers, Chris, Walter Otto, Harry, and William M.; and two sisters, Mrs. Anna DeCamp and
Miss Mildred Vogt.
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Jan 24 2000
Donald E. Vogt, 83,. of Grinnell
died of a respiratory ailment Thursday Jan. 20th at Grinnell Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services were conducted Monday morning at the Grinnell Christian Church, with the Rev. Kenneth Wallace,
pastor of the Newburg-Chester Congregational Church, officiating. Organist was Alice Renaud, and casket bearers
were Ryan Cates, Tom Colby, Gordon Felper, Larry Overmiller, Dennis Vogt, Robert Vogt, Gary Wilson and Gregory
Wilson.
Burial was in Chester Cemetery, with the Smith Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. He was born July 6,1916
in Malcom Township to Clarence and Selma Sherman Vogt, He was raised on the family farm, attended rural school
and graduated from high school in 1934. He then farmed with his parents and worked at various jobs in Grinnell
and Kellogg.
He was married to Agnes Faye Stuart April 23. 1932, in Lancaster Mo. They farmed in Chester township north
of Grinnell.
Mr. Vogt retired from farming in 1978. He was a member of the Newburg-Chester Congregational Church and was a former
treasurer and trustee of the Chester Congregational Church. He was also a member of the Grinnell Elks Lodge and
a 50 year member of the Farm Bureau.
Surviving are his wife; four daughters, Linda Hatch of Des Moines. Donna Overmiller of Smith Center Kary Marsha
Miller of Grinnell, and Brenda Colby of Jewell, Kansas; one sister; Marjorie Bradley of Salt Lake City, Utah;
six grandchildren; and one great granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one grandson; one brother, Kenneth; and one sister, Genevieve Coulthard.
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September 11, 1987
Dorothy Vogt 68, of rural Montezuma
died at her home Thursday, Sept. 3.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Smith Funeral Home, with the Rev. Raymond C. Lott, pastor
of the Grinnell United Methodist Church, officiating. Organist was Kathleen Heffner, and pallbearers were Jim Criswell,
Rodney Criswell, Steven Criswell, Gerald Duncan, Carl Lacaeyse and Dean Lacaeyse.
Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery, Grinnell Memorials in Mrs. Vogt's name may be left at the funeral home.
The daughter of Jay Wilson and Lula Burnside Swaney, she was born on Feb. 4, 1919 in Grinnell. She attended Grinnell
schools, graduating from Grinnell High School in 1937. She was associated with the Grinnell Shoe Co. for several
years, serving as a stenographer. She was married to William F. Vogt in Grinnell on Feb. 15, 1941. The couple farmed
in the Gilman and Grinnell areas and for the past 37 years had farmed north of Montezuma.
Survivors are her husband; two sons, William F. Jr. of Fayette, Mo., and Richard of Rte. 2, Montezuma;
seven grandchildren; one sister, Laura Hahn of Sacramento, Calif.; and two brothers, Harold J.
Swaney of Sacramento and Kenneth, Swaney of Berwick. She was preceded in death by her parents.
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December 13, 1976
Elsie Vogt dies
Mrs. Elsie Vogt. 81, of St. Francis Manor in Grinnell, died early Friday, Dec. 31 at St. Francis Manor.
Funeral services for Elsie Vogt will be held at in a.m. on Monday, Jan. 3 at the Smith Funeral Home.
The Rev, John F. Maze, minister of the Mainnm-Sheridan Parish, will officiate. Organist will be Norman Goodbrod.
Burial will be in Hazelwood Cemetery following cremation.
Elsie Vogt was born on Dec. 7, 1895 in Holdredge, Neb. She attended schools in Oskaloosa and graduated from New
Sharon High School. .Later, she attended Grinnell College, majoring in music.
In 1917, she married William Vogt in Newton. After their marriage, and the birth of their child, they lived on
a farm two miles west of Malcom. Mr. Vogt died in 1958 and Mrs. Vogt moved to Grinnell in 1980.
She was a member of the Malcom United Presbyterian Church and the Holly chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star
in Malcom.
She is survived by her daughter, Mrs, Fay (Shirley Jean) Wasson of Grinnell; her grandson, William J. Wright of
Iowa City; and a niece, Mrs. Alvin (Georgia) Jensen of Florida. She was preceded in death
by her husband; her parents and a brother, Charles Westmoreland. April 26, 1973
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April 26, 1973
Freda Vogt, 86, Services Today
Freda Vogt a resident of Friendship Manor, died Thursday evening, April 26, at Friendship Manor following
an extended illness.
The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Bolt, she was Born on September 22, 1886, at Stettin, Germany.
At the age of she came to the United States with her parents and they settled in Boone, lowa. She received her
education in the Boone public schools.
She was married to Harry C. Vogt on December 5, 1917, and they farmed on their farm east of Grinnell until 1947,
when they retired and moved to Grinnell.
She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church and also the American Lutheran Church Women.
She is survived by her son, Raymond; her daughter-in-law, Gail; three grandchildren,.........Judy, Mrs. Charles
Durr of Grinnell ; Barbara a student at Iowa State University at Ames; and Vicki at home; and two great grandchildren,
Tracy and Lindsay Durr. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son, Arthur Harry, one sister,
and two brothers.
Funeral services for Mrs. Vogt will be held this afternoon. (Monday). April 30, at 1:30 p.m. at the James-Schalinske
Funeral Home. The Rev. Marcus E. Reitz will officiate, and interment will be in Hazelwood Cemetery. Organist was
Margaret Amo, and the pallbearers were Lohnng Rohr, Wesley Meyer, Earl Gropper, Lavern Kelm, Gerald Baustian and
Raymond Schilders.
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May 7, 2003
Gail Y. Vogt, 76
Gail Y. Vogt, 76. of 722 Broad Street, Grinnell, died on Monday April 29, 2003 at Grinnell Medical Regional Center.
Funeral services were held on Friday, May 2 at 10:30 a.m., at the Immanuel Lutheran Church with the
Rev. David Brandt, pastor of the church, officiating. Music was provided by Richard and Esther Huedepohl.
Casket bearers were Charles Durr, Craig Lundstad-Vogt, Todd Anderson, Scott Durr, Barry Stanford, Paul Nijensohn
and Russell Stoker. Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery in Grinnell. Memorials may be directed to the Immanuel Lutheran
Church in Grinnell.
Gail was born on December 13, 1926, near Brooklyn, to Paul and Rose (Triplett) Patten. She graduated
from Hartwick High School, where she participated on the girls' basketball team. She received her teaching certificate
from the University of Northern Iowa. Following her education, she taught in rural schools near Brooklyn.
On Sept. 20, 1947, she was married to Raymond Vogt in Grinnell. The couple farmed east of Grinnell and were the
parents of three daughters. Mrs. Vogt contracted polio in 1952, and she had been confined to a wheelchair since
then. She enjoyed sewing clothes for her family, planning menus, and corresponding with family and friends. Her
great passions included her family, her church, Iowa Hawkeye basketball, and painting with her friends. She was
a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Grinnell.
Survivors include her husband, Raymond F. Vogt of Grinnell; her children and their spouses, Judy and Charles Durr
of Grinnell, Barbara and Craig Lundstad-Vogt of Center City, Minn., and Vicki and Todd Anderson of Cowrie; eight
grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and one sister, Viola Behounek of Chelsea. Her parents and one sister,
Pauline McElroy, preceded her in death.
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December 4, 1970
Glenn Vogt Dies;, Rites Tuesday
Glenn Vogt 55, of Rte. 4 Grinnell. died early Friday morning (Dec. 4) at University Hospitals Iowa City following
failing health the past three months. The son of Christian John and Sara Marie Evans Vogt, Mr. Vogt was born east
of Grinnell in Malcom Township on July 14 1915. He attended the Grinnell schools and was a member of the
high school class of 1933.
On May 12. 1936, he married Alma Maron in Rock Island, Ill. To this union two children, Mrs. Thomas (Connie) Morse
of Flagstaff. Ariz., and Charles J Vogt, a high school junior, were born. Mr. Vogt farmed east of Grinnell
until his health failed him recently. He was a member of the Grinnell United Methodist, church and had served the
church as a member of the building and finance committee and as an usher. Mr. Vogt was also a member of the BPO
Elks Lodge, the Eagles Lodge and the Farm Bureau.
Survivors include his wife, Alma: his two children: and two grandchildren. Douglas and Glenn, both of Flagstaff,
Ariz. Mr. Vogt was preceded in death by his mother in 1924. his father in 1945, and his brother Paul E. Vogt on
Dec. 1. 1968.
Funeral services for Mr. Vogt will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. Dec. 8 at the Grinnell United Methodist
church with the Rev. J, Eugene Young, minister of the church, officiating.
Organist will be Mrs. Willard Heffner. Pallbearers will be Keith Downey. Beecher Graham. Wayne Gropper. Walter
Oltrogge. Ralph Rutherford and Robert Rutherford. Burial will be in Hazelwood Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Smith Funeral Home until in a.m. Tuesday and there after at the church. Should friends
desire, a memorial in Mr. Vogt's name may be made to the American Cancer Society in care of Mrs.
Wayne Reams.
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August 24, 1970
Grover C. Vogt Rites Wednesday
Grover C. Vogt, 77. died Saturday, Aug. 22, at the Friendship Manor Nursing Home here where he had made his home
the past few years He was one of a family of 10 children born to William F. and Wilhelmina Brockman Vogt. He was
born Aug. 27, 1892, near Grinnell. He attended schools near his home, and also attended Grinnell High School.
On Dec. 31,1914, he was married to Mable Westrip at the Congregational Church in Des Moines. The couple made their
home on the same farm south of Grinnell for over 48 years. Mr. Vogt had helped organize and was
first president of the Federal Land Bank in this area. He served in that capacity for several
years.
He was a charter member of. the Poweshiek County Farm Bureau and was a member of the Westfield Grange.
He also served on the school board for Washington Township.
In addition to his farming. Mr. Vogt was a realtor, specializing in farm real estate. He was a 50 year member
of the B.P.O. Elks Lodge No. 1266 in Grinnell, and was awarded a lifetime membership in the lodge.
He is survived by his three daughters. Mrs. Farrell (Ruth) Siehl of Rte. 3, Grinnell. Mrs. J. H. (Maurene) Barnes
of Marion, Mass., arid Mrs. J. M. (Irene) Newton of Clinton: nine grandchildren; four great grandchildren; his
sister, Julia Vogt of Grinnell; and a number of nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his wife Mable
in 1963 one daughter Mrs. Dorothy Arntzen; six brothers, Clarence, Harry, Christian. Otto, William and Walter;
and two sisters, Mrs. Anna DeCamp and Mildred Vogt.
Funeral services for Mr. Vogt will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Smith Funeral Home, with the Rev. L. Wlllard
Reynolds, minister of the Chester United Church of Christ Congregational officiating. Organist will be Mrs. Wiliard
Heffner and pallbearers will include Harold Brown, James Peak. Martin Pearce, Raymond Vogt, Willard Wells and William
Vogt. Burial will be in Hazelwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the Smith Funeral Home.
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Thursday, May 26, 1966
Harry Claus Vogt Funeral Services
Held On Tuesday
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from the Smith Funeral Home for Harry Claus 88, of near Grinnell
who died Sunday afternoon at a nursing home in Newton.
The Rev. John Pannkuk, pastor of Trinity Lutheran church, officiated at the rites. Organ music was by Mrs. Marvin
Nothnagel. Pallbearers were Glen Vogt, Donald Vogt, Kenneth Vogt, William Vogt, Paul Vogt. and Farrell Sishl burial
was in Hazelwood cemetery, " .
A retired farmer, Mr. Vogt is survived by his wife, .Freda, and one son. three granddaughters, two brothers, one
sister, and several nieces and nephews.
Monday May 23 1966
Tuesday Funeral Rites Here For Henry C. Vogt
Harry Claus Vogt, age 88 near Grinnell, passed away Sunday afternoon at a Newton nursing home following failing
health of the last 5 months. One of a family of 10 children of William F. and Wilhelminia Brockman Vogt, he was
born March 12, 1878 in Scott County and has resided near Grinnell since. He was baptized in the Lutheran Church.
On December 5, 1917, at Newton Iowa, he was united in marriage with Freda Bertha Bolt of Boone.
To this union were born two sons, one who survives, Raymond Fred Vogt of Route 4 Grinnell. The other son, Arthur
Harry Vogt, passed away at the age of nine years on September 15 1928. He was confirmed into the Lutheran faith
at Trinity Lutheran Church, on April 1, 1928. He held church membership with St. John Lutheran Church, Grinnell.
In addition to his wife Freda and his son Raymond, he is survived by 3 grand daughters; Judy, Barbara and Vicki
Vogt, all of Grinnell 2 brothers and 1 sister. Clarence and Grover Vogt and Miss Julia Vogt, all of Grinnell; as
well as several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Arthur, 4 brothers and 2 sisters; Christian, Otto, William, Walter
and Mildred Vogt and Mrs. Anna DeCamp. Mr. Vogt farmed in Malcom township until 1947 when he retired and his son
Raymond carried
on with the family operation.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm Tuesday at the Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. John Pannkuk, pastor of
Trinity Lutheran church officiating. Organist will be Mrs. Marvin Nothnagel. Casket bearers will be Glen Vogt,
Donald Vogt, Kenneth Vogt, William Vogt, Paul Vogt and Farrell Sichl. Burial will be made in Hazelwood Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Memorial Fund of St. Luke's Lutheran Church.
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Monday September 16, 1963
Funeral Services Held Saturday For Mabel Vogt
Mrs. Grover ( Mabel) Vogt 70,
of Rt. 1, Grinnell, died Thursday afternoon at a nursing home in Montezuma. Mrs. Vogt had been in ill health
the last six years and had been under special care for about six weeks.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon from the Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert
Dewey, pastor of the Congregational church, officiating. Organ music was
provided by Mrs. Kathleen Heffner.
Pallbearers were Paul Vogt, Glen Vogt, Harold Brown, Martin Pearce, Kenneth Vogt, and Willard Wells. Interment
was in Hazelwood cemetery.
She was the daughter of Fred and Mary Kaler Westrip and was born at Council Bluffs on January 28, 1887 She attended
the schools there and at Boone where the family later moved. A registered nurse, she had worked in Grinnell at
the old city hospital.
On December 31, 1914, she was united in marriage with Grover Vogt at the Congregational church in Des Moines, Mr.
and Mrs. Vogt lived in the Westfield; area and had farmed the same farm for over 40 years. They were the
parents of four daughters, three of whom survive: Mrs. Farrell (Ruth) Siehl of Grinnell, Mrs. J. M. (Irene), Newton
of Clinton, and Mrs. J. H. (Mauree) Barnes of Marion, Mass. Also surviving besides her husband are nine grandchildren
and one great grandchild; a brother, Fred Westrip of Tampa, Fla.; and a sister, Mrs. Paul Tucker of
Clearwater, Florida.
Preceding her in death were her parents; a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Vogt Arntzen and a brother,
Charles Westrip.
She was a member of the Grinnell Christian Science church and the Westfield Ladies Aid.
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Monday, March 13, 1961.
Otto Vogt, 78 Dies Saturday; Services
Today
Otto Vogt, 73, Rte. 1, Malcom, died Saturday morning at a local hospital.
Funeral services were held this afternoon (Monday) from the James-Schalinske Funeral Home with the Rev. E.
E. Beattie of Malcom officiating. nterment was in Hazelwood cemetery.
The son of William F. and Wilhelmia Vogt, He was born on May 6, 1882 near Mount Joy in Scott county, Iowa.
When a small boy he moved with his parents to a farm near Grinnell.
He received his education in the, rural and public schools of Grinnell. Mr. Vogt had been a farmer most of his
life, until failing health the past four years forced his retirement.
On January 14, 1915. he was united in marriage to Lila Hall of Montezuma. To this union two children were born,
William F., who resides on a farm near. Montezuma. and Mrs. Jack (Pauline) Shaw of Des Moines. Mr. Vogt was a member
of the United Presbyterian church of Malcom, Iowa., a forty year member of the Poweshiek County, Farm Bureau. He
was also one of the early members of the Grinnell Elks Lodge, joining in 1913. but not active in his later years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Christian J. and William F.. two sisters, Mrs. Anna DeCamp
and Mildred M. Vogt.
He is survived by his wife, a son and a daughter, four grand-children William and Richard Vogt, and Michael and
Monica Shaw; four brothers. Harry, Clarence, Grover of Grinnell and Walter of Montezuma, and one sister Miss Julia
A. Vogt of Grinnell.
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Monday December 2 1968
Paul E. Vogt Dies Services Thursday
Paul E. Vogt. 57, of 1215 Broad Street, died Sunday afternoon at University Hospitals in Iowa City. The
son of Christian J. and Sarah Marie Evans Vogt, Mr. Vogt was born in Malcolm Township on Oct.
10 1911. He attended the Grinnell schools and graduated with the class of 1930. On April 15, Mr. Vogt married
Martha Adamson at Unionville, Mo. He was the father of two daughters Mrs. Frederic H. (Katherine Ann) Brock of
Lancaster, Pa., .and Miss Janet Lea Vogt, a graduate student at the University of Iowa. Mr. Vogt had farmed
all of his life on the family farm east of Grinnell. In 1967, following a fire that destroyed their home. Mr. and
Mrs. Vogt moved to Grinnell.
Mr. Vogt: was a member of the Grinnell United, Methodist church and had been a member of the official board of
the church as well as many other lay activities of his church. He was also a member of the B.P.O. Elks Lodge No.
1266 of Grinnell
Survivors include his widow, Martha; his two daughters; one granddaughter, Christine Ann Brock; and one brother,
Glenn B. Vogt of Grinnell.
Funeral services for Mr. Vogt will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Smith funeral Home with the Rev. J. Eugene
Young, minister of the United Methodist church officiating. Burial will be in Hazelwood cemetery, Friends
may call at the Smith Funeral Home.
Those desiring to contribute to an American Cancer Society memorial in his honor may do so.
Thursday December 5, 1968
Last Rites Said For Paul Vogt
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at the Smith Funeral Home for Mr. Paul E. Vogt. who died
Sunday afternoon at University Hospitals in Iowa City.
The Rev. J. Eugene Young, minister of the United Methodist Church, officiated at the services. Mrs. Willard Heffner
was organist.
Pallbearers were Warren Beaty, Kenneth Vogt,. R. Victor Bailey, Joseph D. Danforth, Martin E. Church. William E.
Caughey and George Norris.
Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery
The son of Christian John and Sarah Marie Evans Vogt. Mr. Vogt was born Oct. 16, 1911 in Malcom Township.
He attended the Grinnell schools and graduated with the class of 1930. On April 15, 1038. Mr. Vogt married Martha
Adamson at Unionville. Mo. Two children, Mrs. Frederic H. (Katherine Ann) Brock of Lancaster. Pa., and Miss Janet
Lea Vogt, a graduate student at the University of Iowa, were born to the union. Mr. Vogt had farmed all of his
life on the family farm east of Grinnell. in 1967, following a fire that destroyed
their home, Mr., and Mrs. Vogt moved to Grinnell. Mr. Vogt was a member of the Grinnell United. Methodist Church
and has been a member of the official board as well as active in many other Church activities. He
was also a member of the BPO Elks Lodge No: 1266 in Grinnell.
Survivors include his wife Martha; his two daughters; one granddaughter, Christine Ann Brock. and one brother,
Glenn B. Vogt of Grinnell.
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August 25 2004
Raymond F. Vogt, 79
Raymond F. Vogt, 79, of Grinnell, died Friday, August 20,2004, at his residence.
Services were held Monday at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Grinnell, with the Rev. David Brandt officiating.
Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery, Grinnell.
The casket bearers were Todd Anderson, Charles and Scott Durr, Craig Lundstad-Vogt, Paul Nijensohn and Barry Stanford.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Immanuel Lutheran Church. Smith Funeral Home of Grinnell handled
the arrangements.
The son of Harry and Freda Vogt, he was born November 25,1924, on his parents' farm in rural Grinnell. He was a
1942 graduate of Grinnell High School. Mr. Vogt married Gail Yvonne Patten on September 20, 1947, in Grinnell.
The couple farmed east of Grinnell for many years.
Mr. Vogt was the recipient of many awards related to farming. These included: Iowa Master Corn Grower (1952);
Rural Father of the Year (1953); Outstanding Soil Conservation Award (1956); and Grinnell's Outstanding Young Farmer
(1956).
He is survived by his three daughters and their spouses, Judy and Charles Durr of Grinnell, Barbara and Craig Lundstad-Vogt
of Center City, Minnesota, and Vicki and Todd Anderson of Gowrie; eight grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.
Mr. Vogt was preceded in death by his wife, Gail; his parents; and one brother, Arthur. Lundstad-Vogt, Paul Nijensohn
and Barry Stanford. .
Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church.
He was born Nov. 25,1924, the son of Harry and Freda Vogt, on his parents' farm near Grinnell. He was a 1942 graduate
of Grinnell High School. He was married on Sept. 20, 1947 in Grinnell to Gail Yvonne Patten and the couple farmed
east of Grinnell for many years. He was the recipient of many agricultural awards including Iowa Master Corn Grower
in 1952, Rural Father of the Year in 1953, Outstanding Soil Conservation Award in 1956 and Grinnell's Outstanding
Young Farmer in 1956.
He is survived by three daughters, Judy Durr of Grinnell, Barbara Lundstad - Vogt of Center City, Minn., and Vikki
Anderson of Gowrie; eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Gail,
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February 9, 1953
Last Services For Mrs. Ruth Vogt;
Are Held This Afternoon
Funeral services in charge of Rev. W. F. Overhulser were held at the James funeral home this afternoon for Mrs.
Ruth Vogt, widow of Chris J. Vogt, who died Friday afternoon in a local hospital after a long period of failing
health. Pall bearers, all nephews, were Kenneth, Raymond, William and Donald Vogt, Leo Wright and Farell Siehl.
Interment was in the Wilson cemetery in Independence.
Ruth O. Miller was born March 14,1389 at Independence, Iowa where she made her, home until her marriage Nov. 20,
1919 to Oscar B. Davis.
To this union one daughter, Eleanor was born. The family moved to Grinnell in the year 1925 where she has since
made her home.
Mr. Davis passed away Nov. 8, 1932 and she was united in marriage with Chris J. Vogt on Oct. 11, 1935.
Mr. Vogt preceded her in death on April 6, 1945. Surviving to mourn her death are her daughter, Mrs. Don Thompson
of Seattle, Wash. 2 grandchildren, Marsha and Michael, two step-sons, Paul and Glen Vogt of Grinnell, three sisters
and two brothers; Mrs. N. S. Flack of Phoenix, Arizona, Mrs. Walter Johnson of Waterloo, Mrs. Ben J;. Eilers of
Clarion, Rodney D. Miller of Oelwein, and Merle W. Miller of San Francisco, Calif. Mrs.
Vogt was a member of the Methodist Church and Order of Eastern Star Besides the relatives she leaves many friends
to mourn her passing.
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June 12, 1925
MRS. CHRISTIAN J. VOGT IS DEAD
One of Grinnell's Good Women Reached the End of Life's Journey Wednesday Afternoon.
Funeral Held From M. E. Church of She Had Been a Consistent Member.
The entire community was grieved to hear of the death of Mrs. Christian J. Vogt. Though she has been ailing for
the past year and for the last few weeks has been in a very serious condition, nevertheless her passing has brought
a terrible shock to her many friends in Grinnell and the community round about
She was born November 21, 1874 in Muscatine County, Iowa, being the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Evans. She came
with her parents to Poweshiek County in 1880 where they lived on a farm four miles from Grinnell. She attended
the public and High School and Grinnell College Academy. On November 29, 1905, she was united in marriage to Christian
J. Vogt. To this union were born two sons Paul and Glen who with their sorrowing father are left to mourn the loss
of a most devoted mother and wife. She has one brother Clarence Evans living four miles from Grinnell. During
her last illness Mrs. Ida Blackman, an Aunt from Davenport, has been constantly by her side administering help
and comfort
Sadie Vogt was a very lovable, character and had a host of friends wherever she was known. Early In life she accepted
the Christian faith and united with the Methodist Church and has remained a consistent member. Her cheerful presence
and beautiful smile which was always manifest was a real part of her life.
Although she longed to live and see her family cared for yet she was enabled to say "The Lord is my
Shepherd, I shall not want." With this assurance she was able to go down Into the shadows without any fear.
The funeral services were conducted from the Methodist Church, this afternoon at 2:30 by
Rev. W. J. Todd.
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February 21, 1983
Selma Vogt services held
Selma Mae Vogt 88, of the Mayflower Home died Thursday morning at Grinnell General Hospital.
Funeral services were conducted at 10:30 a.m. today at the Smith Funeral Home, with the Revs. Peter and Allyson
Sawtell of the Newburg-Chester Parish, United Church of Christ, officiating.
Organist was Kathleen Heffner, and pallbearers were Larry Black, Joel Cates, Gordon Felper, Edward Hajek, Larry
Overmiller, James Smith, Dennis Vogt, Robert Vogt and Gary Wilson Purial was at Chester Cemetery.
The daughter of Ralph and Adelaide Foster Sherman. she was born June 13, 1894, in Chester Township. She attended
Chester Center School and Grinnell High School. On May 21, 1913, she was married to Clarence A. Vogt at her parents'
home. The couple farmed east of Grinnell and later in Chester Township before coming to Grinnell in 1943.
Mrs. Vogt was a member of the Newburg-Chester Parish of the UCC and was active in the Women's Fellowship of the
church. She was also a member of the Farm Bureau, the Farmers Union Auxiliary and the Sonora Grange. She was a
leader in the Chester Stars 4-H Club and was active in the Grinnell chapter of the Daughters of American Colonists.
She had also worked with deprived Indian children, and last summer she had visited St. Mary's School for Indian
Girls in South Dakota,
Survivors include her children, Genevieve Coulthard, Donald Vogt and Marjorie Bradley, all of Grinnell; 11 grandchildren;
24 great grandchildren; and four sisters, Clara Gettys of Oskaloosa, Gladys Dare of Washington, Iowa, Almira Nelson
of Alexandria, Minn., and Genevieve Hise of Clearwater, Fla. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1969;
a son, Kenneth; and a sister, Beulah, in infancy.
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Monday, May 13, 1963
Funeral Services For Walter Vogt Held Saturday
Waldemar (Walter) Vogt, 83. of
Montezuma, died Thursday at Montezuma.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon from the James-Suhalinske Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Dewey,
pastor of the Congregational church, officiating. Organ music was provided by Mrs. Kathleen Heffner.
Pallbearers were William Vogt, Glen Vogt, Paul Vogt, Kenneth Vogt. Donald Vogt and Farrell Siehl. Interment
was in Hazelwood cemetery.
The son of William F. and Wilhelmina Vogt he was born on May 9th, 1880, in Scott county, Iowa. His early years
were spent on a farm east of Grinnell. He attended the country public schools end later engaged in farming. For
the past several years he had been a resident of Montezuma.
Survivors include his three brothers, Harry, Clarence and Grover Vogt, all of Grinnell; and his sister, Julia A.
Vogt,, also of Grinnell.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and two sisters.
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January 18, 1927
Mrs. W. F. Vogt Is Summoned
Reached The End of a long Blameless Life Last Friday Morning.
FUNERAL SERVICES WERE HELD SUNDAY AFTERNOON
Mrs. Vogt Will be Remembered as a Loving Wife and Mother and True Friend. Wilhelmina Vogt was born Dec. 27, 1854
at Holstein, Germany and departed this life Jan. 14, 1927. At the age of fourteen she came to America and
lived with an aunt and uncle in Davenport, la.
On March 13,1875 she was united in F. Vogt. To this union were born ten children, Christian J., Harry,
C.; Walter E., Otto B., Anna K.., Julia A., Mildred M., Clarence A., Grover C, William M. They resided on a farm
in Scott Co. until Oct. 2, 1882, when they moved to a farm four miles east of Grinnell. For the past fourteen years,
she made her home in Grinnell.
In her early life she was confirmed in the Lutheran belief and united with that church. She was in her usual health
until about two weeks ago when she suffered a fall. The result of which caused her death.
She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband, ten children, fifteen grand children and three brothers. Mrs. Vogt was
a natural home lover and there shelved her happiest moments She was ever ready to greet her loved ones with
a. smile and her whole spirit seemed to radiate happiness. She loved the beautiful things in life being especially
fond of flowers. Her whole, life was one of devotion and. unselfishness. "Whose love can equal to the love
of a Mother." Whose devotion so loyal and true? Others may love you, but only Mother understands. Funeral
services for Mrs. William F. Vogt; were held from the home at 1032 East Street, Sunday afternoon at 2:30, conducted
by the .Rev. E. M. Vlttum. Appropriate music was furnished by Mrs. D. H. Snook and Mrs. A E. Ennis.
Burial was in Hazelwood.
Pall bearers were Joe Speth, Fred Heinle, Henry Ahrens, Henry Rix, G. H. McMurray, and Herman Ewaldt.
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June 27, 2001
William F. Vogt
William F. Vogt, 83, of Montezuma, died on Sunday, June 24, 2001, at University Hospitals in Iowa City of a blood
disorder.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, June 27, 2001, at the Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell with burial at Hazelwood
Cemetery in Grinnell
He was born on July 25. 1917 near Ewart to Otto and Lila Hall Vogt. He was raised in the Grinnell area and graduated
from Grinnell High School.
On Feb. 15, 1941, he was married to Dorothy Swaney in Grinnell. The couple farmed in the Gilman and Grinnell areas
before moving to a farm north of Montezuma in 1950. He was a grain and livestock farmer. Mr. Vogt was a member
of the Farm Bureau and the Elks Lodge. Two sons. William F. Vogt, Jr. of Fayetteville, Mo. and Richard D. Vogt
of Montezuma; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and one sister, Pauline Shaw of Orange, Calif., survive
him. His wife and his parents preceded him in death
Memorials may be directed to the Elks Lodge in Grinnell.
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June 2 1958
Rites Conducted On Saturday For William M. Vogt
William M. Vogt Rt.
1 Malcom died Wednesday afternoon at a local hospital. He had been in ill health for the last three years.
Funeral services were held on Saturday morning from the Smith Funeral Home with the, Rev. Leland W. Mann
of the Congregational Church officiating.
Mr. Vogt was the. son of William F, and Wilhelmina Brockmann Vogt and was born Sept. 22, 1895 in Malcom township.
He received his early education in the local rural schools and attended Grinnell high school where he was graduated
with the class of 1915.
He later attended Grinnell College .and while there met his wife. Elsie Mae Westmoreland. They were married
in Newton on Sept. 8, 1917. To this union was born a daughter, Mrs. Shirley Jean Wright of Grinnell.
Surviving besides his wife and daughter are one grandson, William; five brothers, Harry, Clarence, and Grover of
Grinnell, Walter of Montezuma and Otto of Malcom; and one sister, Miss Julia Vogt of Grinnell.
Preceding him in death were his parents, one brother, and two sisters. Mr. Vogt was a member of the Honor G. club
while in high school and followed the high school teams with
much interest. He was also a member of the Grinnell Elks lodge, the Masonic and Eastern Star Indies at Malcom,
the Presbyterian church at Malcom, and served as a director of the Malcom township school board and was on the
board of directors of the Malcom Telephone Co.
Mr. Vogt was a charter member of the Farm Bureau and was a member of the Aberdeen Association and took particular
pride in building his herd of cattle. He had lived all his life in Malcom township and the family home farm.
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Sadie Mae Hill Revesz
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Sadie Mae Revesz, 89, of Universal died Thursday, Oct. 6, 2005, in Indianapolis.
She was a homemaker.
She was born April 15, 1916, in Sheridan, Iowa, to Frank Hill and Olive Schutt-Hill. Her husband, Frank S. Revesz,
died May 2, 1988. Survivors include one daughter, Sherry Meadlo of Kissimmee, Fla.; one son, Barney Revesz of Centenary;
five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She also was preceded in death by
a son, Frank S. Revesz Jr., on May 6, 1990; eight brothers; and one sister.
Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday in Karanovich-Giovanini Funeral Home in Clinton (Vermillion County, IN), with
the Rev. InSuk Hong-Peebles officiating. Burial is in Walnut Grove Cemetery in Clinton. Visitation is 5 to 8 p.m.
Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Wabash Valley.
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