Burdette Almon Abel Burt Abel's Funeral Held Burdette Almon Abel was born in Poweshiek county, Iowa, on May 3, 1872. He died April 14, 1930, . his death being caused by acute pneumonia, as a result of injuries to his chest. He is survived by his wife, his children, Mrs. Carl Inhoff of Los Angeles, Burdette, Jr., Mary Ella, Elizabeth, Patty and Anna Mae, two brothers, Carl of Cedar Falls, and Fred of Los Angeles, Calif., and many relatives. Mr. Abel was a highly respected member of this community and his loss will be mourned by his devoted wife and children, and by many friends and neighbors. Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church this afternoon at two o'clock conducted by Rev Wm. Welsh assisted by Rev. E. M. Vittum. The music was by a quartet composed of Mrs. John Carter, Mrs. Howard Hyde, Mr. Geo. H. Evans and Mr. W. A. Evans. The numbers were "Safe in the Arms of Jesus" and "Beautiful Valley of Eden." with Mrs. Geo. Brown at the organ. Pallbearers were County Agent W. A. Geiger, and C. H. Decatur of the farm bureau; Paul Meyers and Geo. L. Saunders of the Kiwanis Club; Mr. John Mowitt and Mr. Will Decamp of the Spanish War Veterans, these being: the three organizations to which Mr. Abel was giving his active public life. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful, among them tributes from the Kiwanis Club of Newton and from the Kiwanis Club of Grinnell. Several Kiwanians from Newton were present at the funeral. Newspaper Unknown dated 18 April 1930 R. B. Alexander EARLY RESIDENT DIES R. B. Alexander Passes Away at His Home on Summer Street . . Another pioneer resident and respected citizen passed away yesterday morning. He with his family had lived in Grinnell and Chester since 1875. At the time of the cyclone they lived in Grinnell, and had their house blown down over their heads. One son, William, was killed by the storm. Two sons, Hugh and Emory, with their mother, survive him. The funeral will be held Thursday forenoon at 10 o'clock, at the house. Newspaper Unknown dated 24 Dec 1918 Frank Lester Allen PNEUMONIA TAKES YOUNG MAN Frank Allen Falls a Victim to That Disease — Dies Thursday Night After Brief Sickness. Francis Lester Allen died at his home, 615 Park street, in this city, about 12 o'clock Thursday night, after a brief sickness from influenza and pneumonia. Mr. Allen was born on a farm in Putnam county, Missouri, Dec. 21, 1803. He grew to manhood in his native county. He was married February 14, 1014, to Miss Zena Gorda. Soon after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Allen moved to the vicinity of Grinnell and settled on a farm. Later they moved to Grinnell, and for the past few months Mr. Allen was employed in the Spaulding factory. He is survived by his wife and two small children, Maxine and Max. Unfortunately Mrs. Allen and children were all sick at the time of his death. Mr. Allen was a member of the Christian church. He was an industrious young man of excellent character, whose untimely death is mourned by his friends. The father of the stricken man, C. J. Allen, of Mendota, Mo., arrived before his son passed away. Two sisters, Miss Ruth Allen of Collinsville, Minn., and Miss Minnie Allen of White River, S. D., came Thursday evening, and the funeral was delayed awaiting their arrival.The body will be taken to Exline, Iowa, tomorrow, near where interment will take place. Newspaper Unknown dated 13 Dec 1918 Mrs. Vester Anderson (Jessie Mae (Hughes) Anderson) Jessie Mae Hughes was born in Marshalltown, Iowa, May 17, 1892, and died at Newburg, Iowa, November 19, 1918, making her 26 years 6 months and two days of age. She was united in marriage to Vester Anderson in June, 1914. To This union was born two little girls, Blanche Merlee and Virna Mae. She, leaves to mourn her loss a husband, two daughters, one brother of Kelly Field, San Antonio, Texas, two sisters Bessie and Mattie, one half-brother, D. E. Hughes of Grinnell, three half-sisters, Mrs. T. G. Golden. Miss Pearl Gwin, of Long Beach, Calif., and Mrs. Martin McKnight of Medical Lake. Washington. The deceased was a grand-daughter of Walter Adams, but better known as Grandpa Adams. Her uncles Irwin and William Adams live in the county, near Newburg. Pneumonia was the cause of her death. A short service was conducted at the Mt. Pleasant cemetery where her body was laid away to await the resurrection dawn. Services were conducted by Rev. D. L. Cox. Newspaper Unknown dated 19 Nov 1918 8/14/1900 Mrs. Anna Appelby died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Martha Larson, in Malcom township, Poweshiek county, Iowa, on Friday August 3, 1900, aged 97 years. The funeral was held from her late home on Sunday, conducted by Rev. W. P. Stoddard of the M. E Church and the interment in Grinnell. Anna M. Oleson was born in Norway in 1833 and united in marriage with Christian Appleby in their native land in 1851. By this union eight children were born, six of whom are living. Two daughters, Mrs. Martha Larson of Malcom township and Mrs. Jettie Adams of Cleveland, Ohio. Four sons; Chris and Andrew of Bear Creek township, and Charley and Christen of Malcom township. In 1870 Mr. and Mrs. Appleby came to this country and located at New Sharon, Iowa, where Mr. Appleby died in 1874, The youngest daughter also died during their residence there. Six years after her husband's death she moved to Nebraska where they resided for one year, when they returned to Iowa and for the past eighteen years she has made her home with her daughter at whose home she died. She was a member of the Quaker church while at New Sharon and ever lived an upright and earnest Christian life known and highly respected by her wide circle of friends and honored by her children, and the esteem in which she was held by her immediate friends was shown by the large attendance at the funeral and the procession of forty teams that followed the remains to Grinnell. Her last sickness was of about one year's duration. The children were all present at the funeral, except the daughter who resides in Ohio, who when notified replied that she could not be present at the funeral on account of the illness of her daughter. Besides the children there are twenty-two grand children and three great grand children to mourn the loss of a mother and grand mother. Those attendance at the funeral from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Shayer of Dunbar and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Windahl of New Sharon. Also Miss Carrie Larson, a grand daughter, of Chicago. [Submitted by Barb Ziegenmeyer] George F. Audas Died At His Home In Malcom Saturday Afternoon from Pneumonia George F. Audas died Saturday afternoon at his home in Malcom from pneumonia, after a brief illness. He was thirty-nine years of age, and had been a resident of Malcom for a few years since his retirement from the farm. The funeral was held Monday afternoon, there being services at the grave only. Newspaper Unknown dated 24 Dec 1918 12/6/1895 The death of L. H. Barnes Tuesday night takes from our midst a man who will be greatly missed by the business men, with all of whom he held dealings. Mr. Barnes was in excellent health Tuesday until the middle of the afternoon. At the express office he was stricken with pain in his heart, and would have fallen to the floor but for the assistance of W. S. Robie who was near. A physician was called and he was carried home. He rallied and seemed to entirely recover. About midnight he helped himself to his medicine, and seemed strong. About one o'clock the severe pain returned and Mr. Barnes tried to rise. He was unable to walk even with Mrs. Barnes' assistance and in her arms he sank to the floor. Mrs. Barnes finding herself unable to assist him more, started to ask Mr. Joy for help. B. J. Ricker was going to the train and also came to her assistance but Mr. Barnes had already passed away. The specific name of the disease that carried him off was a angina pectoris. L. H. Barnes was born at Peterboro, Can. on 7 May 6, 1834. When but a child he came with his parents to Monroe, Mich. About forty years ago, he came to Iowa with his father and for a number of years they conducted a line of stage coaches in northern Iowa and southern Minn. When railroads superseded the stage lines, Mr. Barnes entered the employ of the U. S. Express Company and faithfully served the company even till his death. Jan. 1,1874, at Ottumwa, Mr. Barnes was united in marriage with the esteemed lady who survives him, Mrs. Eliza E, Evans of Ravenna. Ohio At that time he was express messenger on the Iowa Central, with a run from Ottumwa to Mason City. A few years later on account of failing health the company offered him a choice of two good stations and he chose Grinnell, coming here in 1880. For 15 years he has faithfully served the company, so that one of his superiors recently said that few offices were kept as carefully as this. His humor, his strict attention to his business and his willingness to accommodate, made him numberless friends in Grinnell. He has served as alderman of his ward. The past five years he has not been strong, and last winter was ill for several months. The funeral service occurred at his late residence at 7:30 this morning, an Episcopal service conducted by Rev. E. M. Vittum. The singers were Mrs. Vittum, Mrs. Christian, S. H. Herrick and A. C. Harriman. The pall bearers were Ed Kemmerer, H. B. Westlake, I. S. Bailey, J. H. McMurray, Jr., J. H. Brown and D. S. Morrison. The remains are being taken to Ravenna, O., for burial, where they will arrive at ten o'clock tomorrow morning. Mrs. Barnes accompanies the remains to that place. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Packard of Cedar Falls meet her at West Liberty and go as far as Chicago. Mr. C. E. Taylor of the U. S. Co. goes as far as Davenport. Mr. Barnes leaves five children by a former wife, Mrs. J. D. Brockway of Jefferson, la., who has been here this week, and four daughters now living in California. He has done his work faithfully and well and has entered into his rest. May his devotion to duty, his geniality and generous nature, kind, gentle and loving in his home and abroad, but a help to others. John Bowman, who lives three and one-half miles west of town on highway No. 6, died suddenly about 10:30 A.M. Monday. He had been in poor health for some time. John Bowman was born Sept 27, 1881, in Poweshiek country north of Malcom. He was married November 28, 1906, to Miss Anna Johnston, also of this county. In 1926 they went to live on their present farm west of Brooklyn, which has always been considered one of the most attractive farm in this community. Mr. Bowman was a member of the I. O. O. F. and Rebekah Lodges. He leaves besides his wife, two brothers, Elmer Bowman of Cedar Falls and Wm. Bowman of Minneapolis, Minn., and two sisters, Mrs. Nora Wenger of Glidden, IA and Miss Vera Bowman of Newton, Kan. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 P.M. at the residence 3 1/2 miles west of Brooklyn on highway 6. The Rev. J. H. Freedline was in charge. Interment was made in the Malcom cemetery. [Published Unknown, Submitted by Eileen Kasal Kozman] Elam Wesley Boyer Elam Wesley Boyer was born on Decembe 15, 1859 in Mahaska country, Iowa, and died at his home in Jefferson township, Poweshiek country, Iowa June 23, 1917, aged 57 years, 6 months and 3 days. When but a lad 2 years of age he came with his parents to Tama country where they lived on the farm, 6 miles north of Chelsea for 15 years. When Elam was 17 years of age they moved to the old Boyer farm at Rector where Elam lived and toiled with his parents, carrying his full share of the burdens of farm and community improvements until he was 25 yeas of age. On April 28 1881, he was most happily united in marriage with Miss Ella M. Wilson, second daughter of the late Col. B. W. Wilson, of the 28th Iowa Infantry. After this happy union, Elam spent two more years with his parents and then a year on the farm south of Montezuma. They then moved to the 80 acre farm east of the Rector school house where they spent 5 happy and useful years. When in June of 1884 Homer Stuntz began his memorable work in the Spiritual interest of the Rector community, Mr. and Mrs. Boyer came forward among the Charter members of the Rector church and have recognized ever since as leaders in that spledid and efficient agent of righteousness. In 1889 they moved to Mrs Boyer's father's farm which they purchased the following year where they have since lived thru the past 28 years as loved and honored members of our community. For the past four years Elam has been in failing health, the first serious illness of his married life, came to him last January in an attack of la grippe which culminated on February 28 in a complete nervous breakdown. After 10 days in bed he was taken to the Toledo Sanitarium where electrical treatment brought some relief and he again returned home for four weeks. He was then taken to the Colfax Mineral Springs where for six weeks he received the best of care but without avail. At his request he was returned to his home June 17, where the end came, as a shock to all on June 23, at 5:30 A.M. The many friends unite in their feeling of deepest sympathy for the bereaved, his aged mother, Mrs Jane Boyer, of Chelsea; His devoted wife, Mrs. Ella Boyer, of Rector; his brothers, D. W., C. E. and F. W. Boyer, of Chelsea; his sister, Mrs. Robert Hall, of Chelsea; his daughter, Miss Alyce Boyer, principal of the Renwick Junior High School, and Mrs. Lola Boyer Clark, south of Tama, his only son, Orange P. W. Boyer at home, also the children of his brother, D. W. and Delia Boyer; Elizabeth wife of Glen Clark, south of Tama; B. W. Boyer, of the Ambulance Corps who went from Cedar Falls and is stationed at Forth Sheridan, Illinois; Dorothy Boyer 15 years of age, at home; also two grandchildren and many friends. In the deceased the community has lost a leader in all our highest interests, a lover of home and friends and family, a generous contributor to every benevolent enterprise, a man of sterling integrity, of strong and upright character, of business ability, of untiring energy and of unwavering faith in the Hand that guides all things. This life, consecrated to God in early manhood, 33 years a member of the Rector Methodist church, devoted to the family altar of his home, has been an example in our community worthy of the highest esteem, The children reared within his home without the loss of one, rise up to call him blessed and to follow his example of consecration to the Christ whom he loved and served so noble and so long. The funeral services were conducted from the home by the Rev. Thompson, of Chelsea, assisted by Rev. J Wesley Ash, of Gilman, with the interment in the Rector cemetery. Relatives from a distance were: the brothers of Mrs. Boyer, L. W. Wilson, of Topeka, Kansas; O. F. Wilson, of Devils Lake, North Dakota; A. J. Wilson and wife, of Spencer, Iowa, and D. A. Wilson and wife of Belle Plaine, Iowa; Mrs. Boyer's sister, Mr. J. T. Hall and husband, of Gibbons, Nebraska and Mrs. C. S. Stewart, of Montezuma. [Newspaper unknown; Date of death=June 23, 1917; submitted by Eileen Kasal Kozman] Laura Belle (Given) Bullick Laura Belle Given, daughter of Albert and Joan Given was born at Dairy, PA, September 30, 1862, and died at the home of her son, E. H. Billick, in Nampa, ID, February 26, 1938, at the are of 75 years, 4 months and 26 days. She came to Iowa with her parents in 1882 and moved in the Madison neighborhood in 1884. In 1887 she was united in marriage to Albert Billick. They were the third couple Rev. Edwin Holt Hughes, now senior Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal church, married. One son who survives his mother was born this union. Mrs. Bullick moved from Iowa to Idaho 21 years ago and spent the remainder of her life there with her son. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church at Madison but transferred her membership to Nampa after she took up residence there. In addition to her son, she is survived by a brother, sister, 5 grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Nampa, Idaha, then the body was returned to be buried beside her husband, Albert Billick, who died at 28 years age [Newspaper unknown; Died February 26, 1938; submitted by Eileen Kasal Kozman] Charlson Infant Died Soon After Birth The premature son born to Mr. and Mrs. John Charlson of Grinnell Monday night died Tuesday afternoon [January 26, 1954] according to Mrs. Charlson's father, E. W. McNabb. The baby was less than 3 pounds at birth. Funeral services were to be Thursday at 3:30 at Grinnell with burial there. Mrs. Charlson, the former Joan McNabb, has been hospitalized since Friday. Her mother went to Grinnell Monday. This is the second child born to the Charlsons who has died soon after birth. [Clipping, unknown newspaper, submitted by a Friend of Free Genealogy] 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. [Contributed by: Barb Ziegenmeyer 2008] 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. [Contributed by: Barb Ziegenmeyer 2008] September 10, 1992 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. [Contributed by: Barb Ziegenmeyer 2008] Jessie Cunningham At the fome of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Hakeman in Hartwick occurered the death of Mrs. Hakeman's mother, Mrs. Jessie Cunningham. Although she had benn in failing health for sometime, death come unexpectedly and she quietly slipped away at noon Jan 16, 1936. Mrs. Cunningham was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Summer Squires, pioneers of Poweshiek country, and she spent the greater part of her life in the Brooklyn community. A few were spent in South Dakota and California where she formed new friendships and enjoyed her home, but it was only fitting she should come back among old friends and surroundings to spend her last days with her daughter's family. Her husband, Clayton R. Cunningham, passed away almost three years ago in California. No greater tribute can be paid to the departed than the devotion and love she gave her home and family and her children shall rise up and call her blessed. Living and dying, her explicit faith in her God was manifest in her Christian life and everyday living. The funeral was conducted by the Rev. Marion Strange, pastor of the Congregational church, from the Edgar Hakeman home. Though brief, it was very fitting for the occasion. The burial was in Brooklyn near those she had loved in life. The close of a beautiful life on earth and one well prepared for the Kingdom of God. The children are: Clyde and Clinton, South Dakota; Beryl Hakeman, Hartwick; Rose Brown, Des Moines; Blanche Bolin, New Hampshire; and Glenn and Russell of California.CARD OF THANKS [Paper date unknown, Death date: January 16, 1936, submitted by Eileen Kasal Kozman] Eliza Kent Sowerine Decker Eliza Kent was born at Green Castle, Putnam County Indiana, May 5 1842. She came to this state early in life. She was married to Jacob Sowerine in 1859, who joined the U.S. Army in the days of the rebellion August 14, 1862 and was killed at the battle of Ft Gibson May 1st 1863 and was buried on the battlefield. To this union was born one child, a daughter, Mrs. Alice Miller of this place. In Montezuma Iowa, on May 29 1865 Mrs. Sowerine was again united in marriage to Mr. Joseph Decker. To this union were born six daughters and two sons. Mrs. Martha Everett, Mrs. Anna Ruch both of Decatur IL, Mrs. Dora Dewey of Cedar Rapids, Mrs. Mary Crossman of Toledo, IA, Maggie Vanderveiden of Odebolt and Mrs. Eva Chivalla (Qually) of this place. The sons are Messrs. Silvester and Benj. Decker of Mason City, IA. She also leaves 14 grandchildren and one great grandchild. All of her children were privileged to be at the bed side of their dying mother to cheer and comfort and minster to her in her last trying illness. What a pleasure and comfort it must have been for her to have looked into the faces of all her dear ones before she took her final fair well. She has been a great sufferer for many years which she bore without complaint in Christian patience and heroism. In May of 1906 she went to the home of her daughter Mrs. John Miller to be cared for by her, but she so improved in health that in September of the same year she went to Mason City to visit her two sons. There she was taken worse but lingered until August 9th 1907 when she passed away from the home of her eldest son Silvester to that eternal home beyond the skies. She joined the United Brethren church in 1863, which at that time had an organization in the Kent Shool House. Mrs. Decker was a woman of religious sentiment and regarded religion as the first duty in life. As a neighbor she was kind, attentive in time of need and ministering wherever there was necessity. As a wife and mother she was thoughtful, kind, and loving and endeared herself to her children in all motherly ways. Though living humbly, she endeavored to live a consecrated and devoted life, so that the Master might say of her, "Well done thou good and faithful servant enter thou into the joys of thy Lord". The remains were brought from Mason City Saturday evening and conveyed to the home of her granddaughter Mrs. Gertie Roberts from which place the funeral services were held Sunday afternoon conducted by Dr. E. Benson. The remains were laid to rest in the Kent cemetery. Those from a distance attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Decker, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Decker and daughter and Mrs. Cansfield of Mason City; Mrs. J. S. Everitt and daughter, and C. J. Reeck and daughter of Decatur, IL, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Dewey and two sons of Cedar Rapids, IA; Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Vandervelden and two daughters of Odebolt, IA, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Crossman and daughter, and Mrs. W. H. Crossman of Toledo, IA; Mr., and Mrs. Hutzel of Victo,r and Mrs. Lyzzie Beals and daughter of Belle Plaine. [Newspaper unknown; born May 05, 1842, died August 09, 1907; submitted by Eileen Kasal Kozman] Joanna K (Knox) Given Died, at her home in Madison twp, Thursday, Sept 26, 1895, at 10 o'clock P.M., Mrs. Joanna K Knox Given, of malarial fever, after and illness of five weeks. She was born fifty-two years ago. Nov 13, 1842, in the beautiful Ligonier Valley, near Pittsburg, where she resided until her marriage, Dec 31, 1861 to Mr. A. M. Given. They continued to reside in Pennsylvania until 1883 when they moved to Iowa, locating at Iowa City. After a short residence there they moved to the present home eight miles north of Brooklyn. In her early girlhood she became a member of the Christian church. Soon after her marriage she and her husband united with the First Presbyterian church at Greensburg. On her removal to Iowa she united with the Presbyterian church at Iowa City. After coming to Madison twp. she joined the Methodist church at Haven, Tama County, and during her sickness she withdrew from that body with the intention of uniting with the Christian church at Fairview. Her hospitable home was always open to welcome the ministers of Christ, and many of His servants will recall the genial and kindly greeting when providentially led to make her house their temporary home. It was there she shone brightest, and nothing gave her more pleasure, or displayed her dignity and grave more conspicuously than when she sat at her own board and dispensed that ample hospitality for which she was so remarkable. She was an unobtrusive christian and only those who knew her best could appreciate the deep undercurrent of spiritual life which dwelt in her soul. There was magic in her touch as she smoothed the pillow for the sick and dying; cordial in her words of sympathy for the sorrowing. The great secret of her influence as a mother was that which she leaves behind her as the richest of legacies to her children and her children's children - a legacy worth more than anything that can be named - the memory of her consistent christian life. The funeral services were held at her late home Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Frank Coffin, after which the remains were tenderly laid to rest in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Brooklyn. The bereaved husband and children have the earnest sympathy of the community in their great sorrow. Those in attendance at the funeral from a distance were Miss Vina Knox of Pittsburg, PA; Thos. Edgington and family of Marshalltown; Edward Given and family and Charles Given of Clarion. [Newspaper unknown; Died September 26, 1895; submitted by Eileen Kasal Kozman] Archie A Johnston Died, March 8 1894, of consumption, Archie A Johnston, aged was 37 years, 11 months and 20 days. Archie A Johnston was born in Ohio March 17, 1856. He was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Johnston. He has been a resident of Poweshiek county since childhood. Mr. Johnston was married Jan 22, 1878 to Mary Geimberer. He leaves a wife and three children, a father, mother and two brothers to mourn their loss. They have the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement. The remains were laid to rest in Kent's cemetery, March 9, Rev. Dr. I. N. Busby officiating. The relatives of the deceased desire to thank the friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted them during their late bereavement. [Paper unknown; Born Mar 17, 1856; Died Mar 08, 1894; Submitted by Eileen Kasal Kozman] Lillian Johnston Lillian, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Johnston of Jefferson township was born Oct 27, 1899, died Nov 7 1900, aged 1 year and 10 days. She was a great sufferer for nearly five weeks, and with the best medical skill, and tender and loving care, she faded like a leaf, and passed through the gateway of death to the land where the trees are eternally blooming, whose leaves never fade and die. Funeral services were held at the homestead, conducted by Rev L. W. Ruhl and interment in the Kent cemetery. The parents most sincerely appreciate the beautiful floral tribute to the dead and the many evidences of genuine sympathy and good will during the sickness and bereavement. [Newspaper unknown; Died Nov. 07, 1900; submitted by Eileen Kasal Kozman] Mary Robertson Johnston Mary Roberson, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Simeon Robertson, of Belle Plaine, Iowa, was born at Ottumwa Iowa, June 30, 1864. She was united in marriage to W. D. Johnston February 22, 1822, at Ottumwa, Iowa, and answered the summons to come to her heavenly home November 23, 1919, aged 55 years, 4 months and 23 days. She died at her home in Jefferson township, Powesheik county, Iowa, where they have lived for twenty-five years. She was stricken suddenly two weeks before her death with pneumonia and complications. All was done that loving hands and medical aid could do but of no avail. Her spirit took its flight to be with the angels. Her husband, children and grandchildren were with her at the last. She was conscious to the end and spoke kind words to each one at her bedside. She was the mother of fourteen children. Three daughters preceded her to their long home: Minnie, Elizabeth and Callie. She leaves to mourn her death her husband, six sons and five daughters: Charles and Mrs. Margaret Bowman of Brooklyn, Iowa, Frank, Edward and Mrs. Bertha Boyer of Chelsea, Iowa, Robert of Minnesota, Grace, Harlan, Elroy, Genevieve and Bessie at home; also two grandsons that have been her constant care since last May, when heir mother died: Lyle Stotelmyre aged 5 years and Merle Stotelmyre aged 6 months. She also leaves to mourn her loss eleven other grandchildren, to who she was a most devoted grandmother and by them she will be sadly missed: Zelda, Kenneth and Wayne Stotelmyre Lois Bowman, Helen, Everett and Leah Johnston, Wallace and John G. Johnston, Vivian Johnston and Warren Boyer; also her aged parents, two sisters and four brother and a host of relatives, friends and neighbors. She was a ray of sunshine in time of trouble; no night was too dark or stormy to keep her home when a sick relative friend or neighbor needed her help. Thus has passed from our midst a faithful wife a loving daughter, a devoted mother, and affectionate sister and a kind friend and a never to be forgotten neighbor. Her wok is done she has gained her reward. She was ready and prepared to go. Funeral services were held at the Kent Chapel, Wednesday, November 26, 1919, at 2 p.m., after a brief prayer service at the home, conducted by Rev. Martin, pastor of the Chelsea M. E. church. She was laid to rest in the Kent cemetery adjoining the church The funeral was attended by a large concourse of relatives and sympathizing friends and neighbors. The floral offerings were beautiful, indeed. Special mention is made of the floral star sent by the Eastern Star of Chelsea of which Mrs. Johnston was a charter member and officer in the order at the time of death. Those from a distance that attended the funeral were Mrs. S. Robertson, Jr., and Mrs. Robert Stratchan and family, Mrs Minnie McAlwain and family, Mr. and Mrs Culper, Mr. and Ms. England, George Parks, Mr. and Mrs. Billie Robertson all of Belle Plaine, John Robertson of Minnesota, Will Johnston of Marshalltown, Mrs. Lucreia White of Hartwick, Mrs. Ella Boyer and daughter, Alyce and Dorothea, of Toledo, Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. Will Clark of Tama, Iowa, Mrs. and Mrs. Donald Diehl and Mother and brother of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Mrs Fraker ?? Palo, Iowa, Mrs. Mrs Clyde Coat?, Mrs. Anna Denune, Mr. and Mrs Earnest Yount all of Belle Plaine, Iowa. [Newspaper unknown; Date of death=November 23, 1919, submitted by Eileen Kasal Kozman] William D Johnston William Duffield Johnston, son of John G. Johnston and Martha Gould Johnston pioneers of Poweshiek County, Iowa, was born December 11, 1958, and died July 17 1938 of uremic poisoning and heart trouble at the St. Francis hospital in Grinnell, Ia. During his illness, Mr. Johnston received the best of medical aid, and the loving care of his children. He was taken to the hospital June 29. He was the serior resident of Poweshiek County, having reached the age of 79 years, seven months, and six days. Mr. Johnston was married to Mary Robertson on Feb 22, 1882 at Ottumwa, IA. To their union were born 14 children. Mrs. Johnston passed away Nov 23, 1919, and three daughters also preceded their father in death, Minnie Bell, Elizabeth and Mrs. Callie Stotelmyre. Six sons and five daughters service, They are Charley, Frank, Eddie, and Harlan, all of Chelsea; Robert of Albert Lea, MN, Roy of Belle Plaine; Mrs. Margaret Bowman of Cedar Falls, Mrs. Bertha Boyer and Mrs. Genevieve Manatt, both of Los Angeles, CA; Miss Grayce Johnston, and Mrs Bessie Schroeder of Chelsea. Also surviving are 31 grandchildren, one great grandchild, Duane Allen, of Newton, and a brother, J. F. Johnston of near Chelsea. His father, mother, one brother, and two sisters have preceded him in death. Mr. Johnston was affiliated with the Masonic Order having been a member of Zenith Lodge No. 581, A.F. and A. M. of Chelsea since 1893. He spent his entire life in Jefferson township, Poweshiek County, IA. He was a loving father, a kind friend, and a true neighbor, and was never too busy to lend a helping hand to a friend or neighbor in time of trouble or sickness. He was always ready to assist with a worthy cause, especially if it were of aid to his neighbors and his community. Since the death of Mrs. Johnston the daughter, Miss Grayce, has stayed in the home and cared for her father when he was unable to care for himself. Mr. Johnston, with his daughter made a home for a grandson, Merle J. Stotelmyre, who is now 19 years old. The funeral was held Wednesday, July 20, from the Kent church at 2 o'clock, Rev. Fred Miller of Brooklyn officiating with the assistance of Rev. Emma Arnold and Rev. Irving Arnold of Chelsea. H. P. Giger and Orin Harrison of Toledo sang "Asleep in Jesus", "Sometime We'll Understand" and "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere". Mrs. Giger played the accompaniment. Pallbeareres were members of the Masonic Order, George Harris, Emil Vavra, Chas. P. Swalm, Joseph Benesh, Joseph Novak, and Dell Kenner. Interment was made in the Kent cemetery. Those from a distance at the funeral were: Mrs. Bertha Boyer of Los Angeles, CA, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnston, Albert Lea, MN, Mr and Mrs. E. M. Bowman of Cedar Falls, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Johnston, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Allen and son of Newton, Mr. and Mrs. Elias Hart of Jessup, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Graham of Vinton, Amos Diehl, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Diehl of Cedar Rapids, Mr. and Mrs. Will Clark of Marshalltown, Mrs. Anna Denune and Beulah, Mrs. Noami Coats and Betty, Mrs. Dwey Stratchan and Nelda Jean, Mr. and Mrs. Bert England, Mr. and Mrs. Wm Robertson and Mr. and Mrs. George Kuelper all of Belle Plaine. [Newspaper unknown; Died November 23, 1919; submitted by Eileen Kasal Kozman] 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. [Contributed by: Barb Ziegenmeyer 2008] July 16, 1992 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. [Contributed by: Barb Ziegenmeyer 2008] Wm. B Kent Wm. B. Kent, of Madison township died Dec 29 1898, aged 55 years, 6 months and 20 days. He was born in Putnum county, Indiana in 1843, and came to Iowa with his father Moses Kent in 1852. They came overland in a covered wagon and were among the early pioneers of this county. At that time their trading point was Iowa City, and their mail was brought by stage to what is now Brooklyn, Mr. Kent was interested in educational matters and was director in his district many years. He was married to Mary A Mayer July 11, 1866. and from this union seven children were born, six boys and one girl. One boy died in infancy, and five sons and a daughter survive to mourn the loss of a father. The funeral services were held Saturday, the 31st of December in the Kent school house and were attended by a large number of neighbors and friends. The services were conducted by Dr. Benson who spoke comforting words to the bereaved family and friends. [Newspaper unknown; Date of death=Dec 29, 1898; submitted by Eileen Kasal Kozman] Elizabeth Johnston Leek Elizabeth Johnston Leek was born in Rockland County, New York, March 19, 1823, and died in Powesheik county, Iowa, November 6, 1899. She moved with her parents from New York to Belmont country, Ohio, in 1821. Joined the church of Christ in 1843 and was a firm and faithful believer until death. She was united in Marriage to Joseph T. Leek in 1845 and her husband died April 13, 1889. She was a loving wife, a tender mother and will be missed by a large circle of friends. She had been ailing a greater part of the summer, but was bedfast only about six weeks. Nervous prostration and paralysis together with old age were her troubles. The funeral sermon was conducted by Rev E. S. Carpenter of Tama, Iowa, at her home. She was laid to rest in the Johnston cemetery. [Death date, November 06, 1899, submitted by Eileen Kasal Kozman] 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) May 25, 1989 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. [Contributed by: Barb Ziegenmeyer 2008] Mary Ann Morford Mrs. Mary Ann Morford, wife of Bert Morford, 402 South Second Street, died at the Deaconess hospital at 7 o'clock Sunday evening of acute uremic poisoning, after an illness of a week. She was taken to the hospital Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Morford was born Oct 25, 1857, at West Liberty. She had been twice married. Her first husband was Archie Johnston, with whom she was united in marriage Jan 22 1877, in Poweshiek county. Mr. Johnston died March 7, 1894 and on April 9, 1896 at Marengo, Mrs. Johnston was married to Mr. Morford. He survives her, as also three children by the former marriage. They are W. W. Johnston, of this city; Mrs. E. L. Hart, of Jesup; and Mrs. George Kuelper, of Belle Plaine. [Newspaper Unknown; April 10, 1917; submitted by Eileen Kasal Kozman] - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Mrs. Bertram Morford whose death was announced last week was born in Monroe country, Ohio, Sept 12 1866, and at the time of her death was 28 years, 6 months and 30 days old. She left Ohio when two years of age and came to Iowa where she resided for nine years and then moved to Nebraska with her uncle, living there for nine years. She then returned to Iowa where she has since resided. She was the daughter of Mrs. Gilbert Johnson and has five brothers, three of whom preceded her to the other shore. She was sick about four weeks during which time she suffered intensely. She was resigned to the will of the master and was ready and willing to go. Mrs. Morford was the mother of two children, both of whom with the husband are left to mourn the loss of a loving wife and mother. The funeral services were held at Kent's school house April 12th, at 2 o'clock p.m. conducted by Re. Frank Coffin, after which the remains were laid to rest in Kent cemetery. The sympathy of the community is extended to be bereaved family. The family desires to thank the friends and neighbors for their kindness and many expressions of sympathy. [Newspaper Unknown; submitted by Eileen Kasal Kozman] 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. [Contributed by: Barb Ziegenmeyer 2008] 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. [Contributed by: Barb Ziegenmeyer 2008] 12-10-56 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. [Contributed by: Barb Ziegenmeyer 2008] Ben Negus Ben Negus passed away at the home of his brother, Frank Negus in Brooklyn, IA Sunday afternoon at 4:15 o'clock. The decedent was born in Middleburg, VT on February 21, 1852. His wife [Minnie York] preceded him in death 11 years ago. The following children survive: Mrs Olive Gowing of Oklahoma, Walter Negus, Mrs Ruth Vogt and Iva Negus of Davenport, Mrs Jennie Bushlaw of Akron, IA and Mrs Lottie VaBuskurt of Irton, IA. The body will arrive in Davenport this afternoon. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. [Davenport Democrat and Leader, Published June 9, 1928, submitted by Art Riggens] Florence C. Plum GRINNELL--Florence C. Plum, 96, died of heart failure Tuesday, March 11, 1997, in St. Francis Manor. Services: 1:30 p.m. Friday, Smith Funeral Home, Grinnell. Burial: Hazelwood Cemetery. Friends may call after 9 a.m. today at the funeral home, where the family will be present from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Survivors include a daughter, Mabel Ziegenmeyer of Grinnell [Cedar Rapids Gazette, Published 1997-03-13, submitted by Barb Ziegenmeyer] 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. [Contributed by: Sara Hemp] 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. [Contributed by: Barb Ziegenmeyer 2008] 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. [Contributed by: Barb Ziegenmeyer 2008] 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. [Contributed by: Barb Ziegenmeyer 2008] 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. [Contributed by: Barb Ziegenmeyer 2008] 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. [Contributed by: Barb Ziegenmeyer 2008] May 7, 2003 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. [Contributed by: Barb Ziegenmeyer 2008] 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. [Contributed by: Barb Ziegenmeyer 2008] 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. [Contributed by: Barb Ziegenmeyer 2008] 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. [Contributed by: Barb Ziegenmeyer 2008] 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. [Contributed by: Barb Ziegenmeyer 2008] 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. [Contributed by: Barb Ziegenmeyer 2008] 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 aboutShe 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 comfortSadie 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. [Contributed by: Barb Ziegenmeyer 2008] 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 [Contributed by: Barb Ziegenmeyer 2008] 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. [Contributed by: Barb Ziegenmeyer 2008] 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. [Contributed by: Barb Ziegenmeyer 2008] 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. [Contributed by: Barb Ziegenmeyer 2008] 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. [Contributed by: Barb Ziegenmeyer 2008] August 25 2004 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, his parents and one brother Arthur. [Contributed by: Barb Ziegenmeyer 2008] 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. [Contributed by: Barb Ziegenmeyer 2008] Vera Carol Vogt was born the daughter of George and Vera Murray Ziegenmeyer on October 8, 1913 on a farm near Grinnell. She was raised in southern Minnesota and in Grinnell. She graduated from Grinnell High School with the class of 1932. She then attended Grinnell College for two years. She was united in marriage with Kenneth S. Vogt on July 6, 1935 in Newton, Iowa. The couple was blessed with 3 sons, James, Robert and Dennis. The couple farmed near Grinnell for many years. Her husband Kenneth died on October 21, 1975. On April 28, 1983 she was married to Robert R. Benson of Chugiak, Alaska. She was a member of the Grinnell United Methodist Church and the Tuesday Club. She very much enjoyed the company of her children, grandchildren, as well as her many friends. Her enjoyments included spending the winter months in Arizona, traveling, playing bridge, needlework, and dancing. Carol is survived by her children, Robert (Marilyn) Vogt and Dennis Vogt, all of Grinnell; 10 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and her sister, Dorothy Davies of Alexandria, Virginia. Carol was preceded in death by her husbands; her son, James Vogt on May 14, 1997; and her brother, William Ziegenmeyer. Submitted by Barbara & Bill Ziegenmeyer 2009 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. [Contributed by: Barb Ziegenmeyer 2008] June 27, 2001 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 deathMemorials may be directed to the Elks Lodge in Grinnell. [Contributed by: Barb Ziegenmeyer 2008] 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. [Contributed by: Barb Ziegenmeyer 2008] Martha E Weaver Martha E Weave nee Baker, was born June 12, 1864 in Delaware county, Indiana, and died Feb 15, 1901 at her late residence in this township, She was married to Wm. Weaver March 13, 1884. There were born to this union eight children all of whom survive to mourn the loss of a kind and devoted mother. They lived in Delaware county, Indiana, for three years and then moved to Henry county, Indiana, where they resided for four years. Then in 1891 theyy came to Madison township, Poweshiek coounty, Iowa, where the family have lived since. She joined the United Brethren church when a girl and has since lived an earnest christian life, setting a worthy example before her family and endeavoring to lead the childen to a knowledge of the Lord. She was sick only about a day when she was called to her home above, the disease with which she was afflicted, pneumonia, having secued too firm a hold upon her constitution for human hands or medical skill to relieve. The funeral services were held at her late home on Saturday moning, conducted by Rer. D. Benson, after which the remains were tenderly laid to rest in the Kent cemetery. The grief stricken husband and sorrowing children have the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement. [Newspaper unknown; Date of death=Feb. 15, 1901; submitted by Eileen Kasal Kozman] Mrs. Ziegenmeyer rites held Esther F. Ziegenmeyer, 93 died Sunday May 8, at Friendship Manor. Funeral services were conducted at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Smith Funeral Home, with the Rev. John Epperson of the Grinnell Christian Church officiating. Organist was Jolene Jones, and pallbears were Robert Marshall, Cecil Ringgenberg, Richard Wells, Daniel Ziegenmeyer, Matthew Ziegenmeyer and Steven Ziegenmeyer. burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery. Memorials in Mrs. Ziegenmeyer's name may be left at the Smith Funeral Home, where friends may call for additional information. The daughter of Maxwell and Matilda Paul McCosh, she was born March 29, 1895 in Hickory Grove township, Jasper County. She attended rural school. She moved with her family to an acreage north of Grinnell and graduated from Grinnell High School in 1913. She taught in Grant No. 8 School southeast of Grinnell until her marriage to Otto T. Ziegenmeyer on Feb. 3, 1916. The couple farmed near Blue Earth Minn., then returned to the Grinnell area to farm in the Blue Point and Searsboro Communities. They began farming in the Maple Grove area southeast of Grinnell in 1927. Mrs. Ziegenmeyer was a member of the Maple Grove Community Club and the First Presbyterian church. She later worked as a cook at the former Community Hospital for several years. She is survived by her children, Margaret F. Schmitz of St. Louis Mo. and Raymong G. and Charles F. Ziegenmeyer, both of Grinnell; nine grandchildren; and a sister Lois Carter of Grinnell. She was preceded in death by her husband; on son Max; her parents; and seven sisters, Jennie Koger, Edith Koger, Margaret Marshall, Jessie Wells, Ruth McGaughin, Mary Wiley and Martha McCosh. [Grinnell Herald Register, Grinnell, Iowa May 12, 1988 - Submitted by Barb Ziegenmeyer] 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. [Contributed by: Barb Ziegenmeyer 2008] 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. [Contributed by: Barb Ziegenmeyer 2008] Otto Ziegenmeyer Passed Away Friday; Funeral Held today Otto Theodore Ziegenmeyer passed away Friday morning after an illness of two weeks, aged 62 years.Mr. Ziegenmeyer, a retired farmer, has been making his home at 1317 Prince Street. he was born in Missouri but has made his home in or near Grinnell since 1911. Mr. Ziegenmeyer was married Feb. 2, 1916 to Miss Esther McCosh. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Nicholas Schmidz, of St. Louis Mo. two sons Raymond G. and Charles E. both of grinnell, two brothers, Frita of Sutter, California, and Herman of St, Louis and three sisters, Mrs. Adolph Becker, of Sutter California, Mrs. Otto Wickhorst of St. Louis Mo., and Mrs. Marie Becker of Washington, Mo. there are six grandchildren. Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Smith Funeral Home in charge of Rev. W. J. Stewart. Edward Bohstedt played organ selections. Pall bearers were Leonard Evans, Henry Niester, C.M. Pilgrim, Raymond Pilgrim, T.S. Rasmussen and Thomas J. Tone. Interment was in Hazelwood Cemetery. [Grinnell Herald Register, Grinnell Iowa March 31, 1952 - Submitted by Barb Ziegenmeyer] Back to the Main Index Page
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