This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bakke, Rissman Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Tk.2ADE/2331 Message Board Post: Dubuque Telegraph-Herald May 2, 1960 Pg. 35, Column 2 LINDA BAKKE WAUKON, Ia., -- Linda Bakke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bakke of rural Waukon, died at her home Saturday. Services will be from the family home to the West Paint Creek Church at 2 p.m. Monday. Bakke and Hanson Funeral home is in charge of arrangements. Surviving are her parents; one sister, Patsy; two brothers, Dean and Dwayne; and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. I. O. Bakke of Waukon, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rissman, who live northeast of Waukon.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Thoma, Plaht, Klingbeil Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Tk.2ADE/2330 Message Board Post: Dubuque Telegraph-Herald May 2, 1960 Pg. 35, Column 1 ADALA THOMA WAUKON, Ia., -- Adala Thoma, 70, a former Postville, Ia., resident, who had lived at the Hanson Nursing Home here for the past 4½ years, died here Saturday. Services are pending at the Schute Funeral Home in Postville. Surviving are three brothers, Louis, Lawrence and Fred, all of Postville; and two sisters, Mrs. Lena Plaht and Mrs. Elda Klingbeil, both of Postville.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Kuhse, Block Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Tk.2ADE/2329 Message Board Post: Alma Bertha Anna Kuhse, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kuhse, was born in Postville, January 18, 1915, and on February 7th of the same year she was baptized in St. Paul's Lutheran church of this city. Up to her sixth year she was a normal and healthy child. At that age, from causes unknown, she became afflicted with epilepsy from which she never recovered. This disease darkened the days of her childhood. Everything known to medical science was done for her but to no avail. She suffered greatly during the past six weeks and the angel of death came to bring her relief, and peacefully she fell asleep July 17, 1930, at the age of 15 years, five months and 29 days. She is mourned by her parents and the following sisters and brothers: Lilly, Mrs. Hulda Block, Victor, Lorenz, Helen, Orma, Hilma, Milo and Pearl. The funeral was held from St. Paul's Lutheran church in this city on Saturday afternoon last, Rev. R.B. Garten officiating. Interment in the Postville cemetery. [source: Postville Herald 7/24/1930]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Kiesau, Hoeke, Snitker, Krueger Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Tk.2ADE/2328 Message Board Post: Simon Kiesau was born in Lippe Detwold, Germany, August 20, 1845, and died on Friday morning, July 18, 1930, at his home in Frankville township, Winneshiek county, Iowa, having attained the age of nearly 85 years. At the age of 11 years he came with his parents to America and located in Sheboygan county, Wisconsin. He attended the public schools at Franklin, Wis., and was confirmed by Rev. Muhlmeier, pastor of the Reformed Lutheran church at Herman, Wis. January 2, 1867, he was united in marriage at Two River Falls, Wis., with Mary Hoeke. Nine children were the fruit of this union, two of whom, Mary and Bertha, preceded him in death. By occupation Mr. Kiesau was a mason. In 1883 he came to Iowa and with his family located on a farm in Frankville township, Winneshiek Co., where he has resided continuously since and where his wife died in 1921. For many years past Mr. Kiesau had been a patient sufferer from physical afflictions. He is survived by the following children! : Otto of Ludlow, Simon and Ernest of Waukon, Albert on the old homestead, Mrs. Albert Snitker and Mrs. J.F. Krueger of Ludlow, Robert of Union Prairie, August Krueger of Buffalo Center, Uhlrich Ludeking of Woden, thirty grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. The funeral was held last Sunday afternoon from Salem church in Ludlow township, Rev. DeBuhr officiating. Interment in the church cemetery nearby. [source: Postville Herald 7/24/1930]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Tk.2ADE/2327 Message Board Post: Last Will of Hannah M Tracy In the name of God I Hannah M Tracy of the Township of Paint Creek in the County of Allamakee and State of Iowa of the age 75 years and being of sound mind and memory do make publish and declare this my last Will and testament in manner following that is to say First To J F Tracy Seventy five dollars January 9th AD 1891 To William Tracy One Hundred dollars January 9th 1892 John Tracy One Hundred dollars January 9th 1892 Hannah Downing One Hundred dollars January 9th 1894 Robert Tracy Seventy dollars January 9th 1895 Mary Quancy Seventy dollars January 9th 1896 Timothy Tracy Seventy dollars January 9th 1898 Daniel Tracy Seventy dollars January 9th 1899 Second And I hereby appoint my son James F Tracy executor of this my last will and testament. In witness when I hereunto set my hand and seal this 9th day of January AD 1890 Hannah M Tracy We the undersigned witnesses was called upon and requested by the above signed H M Tracy as witnesses to her will was present and saw her sign said will and acknowledged the same to be her last will and testament M F Lanner Rossville Iowa Maggie J Tracy Rossville Iowa 22nd day of April AD 1890

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Platt, Durno Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Tk.2ADE/2326 Message Board Post: Mark Platt, a resident of Postville since 1937, passed away at his home here Monday forenoon following a lingering illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Schutte funeral home, the Rev. Eldon L. Seamans officiating. The remains were taken to Chicago today by Louis Schutte, mortician, and final rites and interment will be in that city. Mr. Platt was born in Dubuque where he lived until 1902 when he went to Chicago. He was employed by Marshll Field & Company in that city for 35 years and during that time he spent his vacations in Postville. Upon retiring from his position in Chicago, he decided to move to Postville and with Mrs. Platt had lived here since 1937. Mr. Platt is survived by his widow and one sister, Mrs. Birdie P. Durno of Postville, and two sisters living in Chicago, as well as several nieces and nephews. [Postville Herald, 3/12/1947]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Stiles Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Tk.2ADE/2325 Message Board Post: The remains of Mrs. A.E. Stiles, who passes away in Waterloo last Tuesday night, were brought here for interment in the Postville cemetery on Saturday afternoon last June 12th, being accompanied here by her son, Burl Stiles, wife and family of Waterloo. A short address was given by Rev. Gordon C. Smith of the Hagerman chapel, Waterloo, at about 1:30 p.m. in the cemetery, where a number of the old freinds and acquaintances of Mrs. Stiles had assembled. Deceased was aged 85 years and in the long ago was a Postville resident. [source: Postville Herald, 6/17/1937]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Groth, Kempke, Sass, Archer Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Tk.2ADE/2324 Message Board Post: Mrs. Ernest Groth, 79, a resident of this community all of her lifetime, excepting for five years spent in Minnesota, passed away at her home in this city last Wednesday after only a brief illness. funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the family home and at two o'clock in St. Paul's Lutheran church. The Rev. Frederick R. Ludwig officiating and interment was in the cemetery at Frankville. Augusta Marie Kempke was born as the daughter of John and Marie Sass Kempke February 1, 1868, on the family farm a short distance south of Postville. For a while the family lived on the place in Post township where Emmett Dreier now lives. She was married to Ernest Groth September 20, 1894, and the family home was established in Post township where she lived until two years ago when she moved to Postville, and excepting for five years, from 1913 to 1918, when the family lived in Minnesota. Mrs. Groth was the mother of seven children, all of whom survive. They are Harold and Fred Groth of Postville, Luther Groth of Spring Grove, Minn., Walter Groth of Minneapolis, Minn., Arthur Groth of Ortonville, Minn., Mrs. Gaylord (Ruth) Archer of Muscatine, and Esther Groth of Sioux City. Also surviving are 21 grandchildren. Mr. Groth passed away ten years ago. [source: Postville Herald, March 12, 1947] Augusta Kempke Groth was my g-grandmother. I would like to exchange information with her descendants & am also interested in finding out about her siblings, some who adopted the surname Kamp.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Groth, Kempke, Archer Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Tk.2ADE/2323 Message Board Post: Ernest Groth, well known and highly respected farmer of Post township, passed away on Sunday after an illness of several years. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from the home at 1:30 o'clock and from St. Paul's Lutheran church in this city at 2:00 o'clock, with the Rev. R.B. Garten officiating. Interment was made in the Frankville cemetery. Mr. Groth was born in Gustrow, Mecklenburg-Stralitz, Germany, on October 6, 1862, and came to America at the age of 17 years with his parents and two sisters. After clerking in a store in New York City for three years, he came to Allamakee county, whre he has been engaged in farming until the last few years when failing health forced him to retire. On September 20, 1894, he was united in marriage to Miss Augusta Marie Kempke, who survives him in addition to the following five sons and two daughters: Walter of St. Paul, Minn; Arthur of Sioux Falls, So. Dak.; Luther of Spring Grove, Minn.; Fred and Harold of Postville; Esther of Sioux City, and Mrs. Gaylord Archer of Gray, Iowa. Sixteen grandchildren also survive him. The sympathy of all who knew this splendid man goes out to those who were bound to him by a closer tie. [source: Postville Herald, 6/17/1937] Ernest Groth was my g-grandfather. I would like to exchange information with his descendants.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Dundee Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Tk.2ADE/115.383.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: New Jersey really isn't that far from DC so I'll keep checking into other documents to see if there might be a connection. Thanks for the reply.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Fisher, Arett, Eberling, Lode Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Tk.2ADE/1815.1805 Message Board Post: Contributed by Dorothy Schave Postville Review newspaper of August 1906 Adam Fisher Was born in Bavaria, Germany, Dec. 8, 1832, and died at his home in Austin, Minnesota Aug. 22, 1906, in his 74th year, after four months of intense suffering from cancer of the stomach. He came to this country in 1858, settling first at Ottawa, Ill. where he remained for a short time. In 1862 he enlisted in Co. E. 27th Iowa Regiment and served three years in the Civil War, during which he was wounded in the right leg, and arm, and came home on crutches. In 1865 he settled at Clayton, Iowa. He was married to Barbara A. Arett July 7, 1867, in Grant County, Wis. The family resided in Clayton for five years, removing in 1872 to a farm southeast of Postville. In 1892 they moved on a farm 6 1/2 miles northeast of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota and in 1903 moved to Austin to reside. At the time of his death he was a member of McIntyre Post G.A.R. He is survived by his wife and seven children, Henry G., of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota; Mrs. Lizzie Eberling of Postville, Iowa; Emma; Samuel J.; Eli; Lena and Mrs. Jas. Lode of Austin, Minnesota. He also leaves 11 grandchildren. The funeral was held from the Lutheran Church at Austin at two o'clock on Saturday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Rowland. Interment at Oakwood Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Kamp, Bachtell, Mann, Wiltgen, Ekstrum, Wilson, Gordon, Hallberg, Ryberg Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Tk.2ADE/2322 Message Board Post: Funeral services for Mrs. Catherine Bachtell Kamp were held Friday, Oct. 17, 1977 at 10:30 a.m. in St. Bridget Catholic Church at Postville. the Rev. Leo Riley officiated. The organist was Kathy Fassbinder, with special music by St. Bridget Choir. The mass server was Kyle Klepper. The Schutte Funeral Service of Postville was in charge of arrangements. Interment was in the Postville cemetery. Catherine "Kate" (Mann) Bachtell Kamp, was born November 25, 1913, at Castalia, Iowa. She was the daughter of Edward F. and Anna (Wiltgen) Mann. "Kate" died at her home on Oct. 14, 1997 at her home in Postville after a sudden illness. She was 83. She was baptized at St. Francis DeSales Church in Ossian and after attending grade school in Castalia, attended St. Francis DeSales High School for three years. "Kate" was graduated from Postville High School with the class of 1932. On September 28, 1935 she was married to Ralph W. Bachtell. They had two sons, Keith and Stephen. The couple farmed north of Postville. "Kate" also worked as a waitress in many cafes in Postivlle and had sreved as the manager of the Koffee Shop for several years. Ralph died on September 23, 1968. On August 14, 1992, she was married to Duane W. Kamp at Postville. Duane died on December 27, 1994. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, one stepson, Col. Robert Bachtell and two sisters, Laura Ekstrum and Helen Wilson. "Kate" is survived by her sons, Keith Bachtell and his wife Sandra of Des Plaines, IL and Stephen and Jan of Mt. Prospect, IL, four grandchildren, Britt Bachtell, Brent, Lauren and Brian Bachtell and 3 great grandchildren, Tiffany, Melanie and Corey Bachtell, her stepchildren, Charles (Betty) Bachtell of Berwyn, IL, Janice (Ned) Pearson, Knoxville, Iowa; Daryl D. (Diane) Kamp of Farley, Iowa and Randy (Paula) Kamp of Osage, Iowa. She is also survived by her sisters, Marie Gordon of Monona, Barbara Hallberg of Oakland, Calif., Louise Ryberg of Detroit, Mich. and a brother, Fred Mann of Osage. Catherine was a member of St. Bridget Catholic Church in Postville. [source: newspaper clipping, paper unknown, date unknown]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Schultz, Weihe, Meyer, Lindquist, Cook Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Tk.2ADE/2321 Message Board Post: Viola Louisa Magdalene Weihe Schultz, the daughter of John Christian Weihe and Caroline (Meyer) Weihe, was born September 24, 1908 at the Birch Lawn Farm in Grand Meadow Township, Clayton County, south of Postville, Iowa. She passed away Saturday night, April 24, 1999 in the Good Samaritan Center at Waukon, Iowa. She had reached the age of 90 years and seven months. She was baptized November 29, 1908 by the Reverend Kuhne in St. Paul Lutheran Church at Postville and confirmed August 16, 1925. Viola's first grade teacher was Miss Cora B. Carling. During her school years she played basketball and became a member of the high school team during her sophomore year. She graduated in 1926 and attended Carthage College in Illinois. Viola was the recipient of the Postville High School Harriet E. Mott Award. On December 7, 1927 Viola was married to Cloy Fred Schultz in St. Paul Lutheran Church at Postville by the Reverend E. T. Finck. To this union four sons and two daughters were born. For four years they lived in Postville while Cloy worked at the local creamery. They farmed for the next 35 years, moving to Postville in 1963. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Cloy, who died in 1970, a daughter, Carole (Mrs. Stan Lindquist), a son, Grant Schultz, a grandson, David Schultz, and a great grandson, Elijah Schultz, four brothers, Clarence Henry Weihe, the Reverend LeRoy Fredrick Weihe, Orville Elmer Weihe and the Reverend Clifton Meyer Weihe and a sister, Florence Weihe, who died in infancy. Surviving are three sons, Cloy Schultz, Jr. and his wife, Lorraine, John "Jack" Schultz and his wife, Patricia, of Cedar Falls, IA and Byron Schultz and his wife, Darlene, all of Postville and a daughter, Rochelle and her husband, Noel Cook, of Postvile, a daughter-in-law, Pat Schultz of Mason City, IA, a son-in-law, Stanton Lindquist of Jenison, MI, 24 grandchildren, 61 great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren. Viola was a life time member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and an honorary member of the Women of the ELCA and had served as a Division Leader. She had sung in the church choir, taught Sunday School and had served as Superintendent of the Sunday School. She was also a member of the Monday Club and the Historical Society. Viola was an avid reader, played the piano and was a wonderful cook. Interment: Postville cemetery [source: Funeral handout, Schutte Funeral Service, Postville]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Martindale, Johnson, Schultz, Cook Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Tk.2ADE/2320 Message Board Post: Robert Leland Martindale, son of Benjamin and Gunda (Johnson) Martindale, was born August 12, 1912 at Scenic, South Dakota. He passed away Wednesday, May 25, 1988 at Postville, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran faith in St. John Lutheran Church at Waukon, Iowa. He was graduated from Waukon High School in 1930. Robert served in the U.S. Army during World War II. On September 4, 1946 he was married to Gerene Christine Schultz in St. Paul Lutheran Church at Postville. To this union two sons were born. Bob had been employed at Falb Motor Company in Postville. For about 18 years he had been the Superintendent of Public Works for the city of Postville. He is preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Helene (Mrs. A. Burr Cook). Surviving are his wife, Gerene, two sons, Bena nd his wife, Astrid, of Wadsworth, Illinois, and Alan and his wife, Lisa, of Champaign, Illinois, four grandchildren, Katie, Justin, and Briana Martindale and Meghan Martindale, one brother Donald and his wife, Iva, of Oelwein, and a brother-in-law, A. Burr Cook, of Postville. Robert had been a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church since 1947, a member of Brotherly Love Lodge No. 204, and the Postville Volunteer Fire Department.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Sebastian, Hall, Nolte, Schutte, Czech Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Tk.2ADE/2319 Message Board Post: Florence Ann (Sebastian) Hall, the daughter of Frank D. and Lydia (Nolte) Sebastian, was born August 11, 1908, in Post Township, Allamakee County, near Postville, Iowa. She passed away Wednesday, September 10, 1997, in the Bethany Riverside Nursing Home in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. She had reached the age of 89 years and 29 days. She was baptized October 11, 1908 by the Rev. Kuhne and confirmed august 22, 1922, by the Rev. Schmidt, both in St. Paul Lutheran church in Postville. Florence attended the rural school near her home and was graduated from Postville High School. She attended a nurses' training course. She later became an L.P.N. On October 25, 1930 she was married to Emmett "Pete" Schutte. To this union a daughter, Carol Ann, was born. Pete died in 1940. On October 18, 1949, florence was married to Sheldon Hall at Postville, Iowa. Florence had taught in the rural schools from 1926 to 1930. She lived in Luana from 1934 to 1945. In 1945 Florence began working at Community Memorial Hospital in Postville where she remained for over 40 years. She enjoyed her work as a nurse. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, Pete and Sheldon, a grandson-in-law, Paul Czech, one brother, Robert Sebastian, and a sister-in-law, Bernice Sebastian. Surviving is her daughter, Carol Jones, two granddaughters, Danette Ann Czech, Floshelle Durnan and fiance, Michael Brewster, three great grandchildren, Heather Ann Czech, Lydia and Mikey Brewster, all of LaCrescent, MN, one brother, Harlan Sebastian of Charles City, IA and a sister-in-law, Frances (Mrs. Harlan Sebastian), other relatives and many friends. Florence was a member of St Paul Lutheran Church in Postville and the Women of the ELCA. During her life she was active in the church and taught Sunday School and Bible School. She was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star. Florence especially enjoyed being with her family and caring for the patients who came to the hospital. Interment: Postville cemetery [source: Funeral handout, Schutte Funeral Service, Postville]

I have a partial newspaper clipping of an article about the 1939 shooting of Elmer Lennon, the night Marshal of Postville. He was killed on November 9, 1939 by an escaped convict. The article has a very nice picture of Marshal Lennon that was taken on the eve of his death. I will scan the partial article and photo and send to anyone who may want it. I'm also looking for the remainder of the article. After reading the article & doing the math, I'm guessing that this article appeared in a 1995 Postville Herald, although the name of the paper and the date are not on the clipping. Sharyl Ferrall -Alaska-

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Busacker, Nuehring, Martens, DeMarr, Thoma Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Tk.2ADE/2318 Message Board Post: Postville Herald-Leader Alden "Jim" Nuehring Funeral services for "Jim" Nuehring were held Saturday, February 2, 2002, at 11:00 A.M. in St. Paul Lutheran Church at Postville, Iowa. The Reverend James Allison officiated. Ramona Everman was the organist and Ronald Meyer was the soloist. The Casket Bearers were: Lee Thoma, Eugene Nuehring, David Nuehring, Michael DeMarr, Leon Casten, Gary Landsgard, Karl Casten, and honorary Casket Bearers were: Jim and Marie Farmer, Jack Messler, Mervin Larson, Cliff J. and Ida Olson, Gerald and Verda Palas, Doug and Virginia Behrens. The Schutte Funeral and Cremation Service of Postville was in charge of arrangements. Burial was in the Postville Cemetery. Alden "Jim" Edward Busacker Nuehring, the son of Edward and Hulda Busacker Nuehring, was born May 16, 1916, in Grand Meadow Township, Clayton County, near Postville, Iowa. He passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2002, in the LaCrescent Healthcare Center at LaCrescent, Minnesota at the age of 85 years, eight months, and 13 days. He was baptized April 6, 1918 by the Reverend E. Schmidt in St. Paul Lutheran Church at Postville and confirmed there on August 11, 1929, by the Reverend E. T. Finck. Jim attended the Grand Meadow Township School No. 4. On June 5, 1960 Jim was married to Dorothy Martens in St. Johns Lutheran Church at Victor, Iowa. The couple farmed in Grand Meadow Towhnship until moving to their present home on Lull Street in Postville in 1988. He enjoyed farming and also did a great deal of reading. Jim and Dorothy took a number of trips, which they enjoyed very much. He was a special uncle to his many nieces and nephews. Jim became a resident of the LaCresent Healthcare Center on December 12, 2001. He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Elliott Nuehring, a sister, Eileen DeMarr, a sister-in-law, Lora (Elery) Nuehring, and a brother-in-law, Leonard Thoma. Surviving is his wife, Dorothy, two brothers, Elery Nuehring of Madison, WI, and Eldred Nuehring and his wife, Darlene, of Postville, a sister, Ellen Thoma, also of Postville, a brother-in-law, Robert DeMarr of Lake Geneva, WI, and a sister-in-law, Dorothea Nuehing of Postville. Also surviving are nieces and nephews, Eugene Nuehring, Ron Nuehring and wife, Elane; David Nuehring and wife, Nancy; Paul Nuehring; Shirley (Lowell) Lange; Joyce Nuehring; Lee Thoma and wife, Mary; Russ Thoma and wife, Cathy; Michael DeMarr and wife, Nancy; and Linda and husband, Chris Johnstins and a host of great nieces and nephews. Jim was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Postville. He served several years on the Postville Cemetery Board. He was also a member of a neighborhood card club and a CB (Citizens Band) Club. Submitter's note: In an article about Alden and Dorothy Nuehring taken from the Allamakee County History it says: Alden has gone by the name of Jim ever since he was a little boy, and still goes by that. So people don't even know his real name.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Tk.2ADE/115.383.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Hello, I do not have any info that my relatives were in Washington D.C. or the Virginia at that time. As far back as I go is in the 1790's and my relative is in New Jersey. The spelling was originally DUNDEY as I gather from the many documents I have gathered. If any of this sounds familiar, let me know. Otherwise, thanks for your response. John Dundee

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Dundee Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Tk.2ADE/115.383.1.1 Message Board Post: I don't know if my Dundee's ever went as far as Iowa but I'll check out any lead. I am looking for William Ferdinand Dundee. He was from the Washington, DC, Virginia area in the late 1800's early 1900's. Any information would be appreciated. Renee'

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Entwisle, Thornton, Harnack, Hinman, Livingood, Gunderson, Pierce Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Tk.2ADE/2317 Message Board Post: Postville Herald-Leader newspaper Frances Harnack Funeral services for Frances Harnack were held Friday, February 1, 2002, at 10:30 A.M. in St. Paul Lutheran Church at Postville, Iowa. The Reverend James Allison officiated. Special music was provided by organist, Levi Livingood and soloist, Christine Enyart. Casket Bearers were: Rick and Renee Gunderson; Laurie Harnack and Brian Dahl; Tom Harnack and Kandi Carpenter; Susan and Bob Pierce; Bill and Peggy Harnack. Honorary Casket Bearers were: Ray and Dorothy Suckow; Daryl and Norma Sander; Stuart and Cindy Schultz; Lyle and Beverly Zieman; Jack and Ardis Dibble. The Schutte Funeral Service of Postville was in charge of arrangements. Burial was in the Postville Cemetery. Frances Roberta Harnack, the daughter of Clarence and Martha Entwisle Thornton, was born February 9, 1920, near Forest Mills, Iowa. She passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2002, in the Good Samaritan Center at Postville, Iowa. She had reached the age of 81 years, 11 months, and 20 days. She was baptized March 26, 1939 and confirmed April 2, 1939, both by the Reverend Frederick R. Ludwig in St. Paul Lutheran Church at Postville, Iowa. Frances received her education in the Egbert School in Allamakee County. On January 11, 1939 she was married to Harlan Henry Harnack. To this union three children were born. The couple farmed in the Castalia and Postville areas. When they retired they moved to their present home on Grandview Drive in Postville. Frances enjoyed traveling with her husband, Harlan. She liked to quilt, and work puzzles, and she usually ended her day with a hand of solitaire. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Harlan, who died September 15, 1994, a granddaughter, Patricia Harnack, and six brothers, Ross Thornton and his wife, Ora; William Thornton; George Thornton; Lloyd Thornton; Henry Thornton and his wife, Edna; Vern Thornton and his wife, Blanch; two sisters, Margaret Thornton, Ruth and her husband, Harry Hinman, and a brother-in-law, Lynn Livingood. Surviving are two sons, Clifford and his wife, Donna, of Postville, and Marlin of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin; a daughter, Judy Harnack of Postville; five grandchildren, Renee and her husband, Rick Gunderson of Castalia, Laurie Harnack and her fiance, Brian Dahl of Ossian, Tom and his fiance, Kandi Carpenter of Luana, Susan and her husband, Bob Pierce of Belmont, WI, Bill and his wife, Peggy of Monona; 12 great grandchildren, Carrie and Tricia Gunderson, Nick Dahl, Mario Hernandez, Zackery, Meranda, Alisha, and Kisha Harnack, Lexie Tripp, Cody Schwietert, Ryan Roth and Chase Harnack. She is also survived by one sister, Daisy Livingood of Waukon, two sisters-in-law, Dorleen Thornton of Waukon and LaVanda Thornton of Waterloo, two brothers-in-law, Merlin Harnack and his wife, LaVila, of Postville, and Milo Harnack and his wife, Ruth of Webb, IA, and several nieces and nephews. Frances was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and the Women of the ELCA, in which she served as a Group Leader. She also served as a leader for the Bloomfield Busy Bees. Frances was also active in the Big Four Fair, the Castalia KEWS, the Bloomfield Historical Society and the Postville Senior Citizens organization.