This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Steele Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Tk.2ADE/1160.1250.1203.1316.1.1.2 Message Board Post: April: I am also researching Steeles in Allamakee County. I haven't a Frank in my database, though. From what I have been able to gather there was a Catholic Steele line and also a Protestant Steele line. My Steeles belong to the latter group and are buried in Oakland Main Cemetery in Waukon, IA. I did find a Frank Steele in the 1840 Iowa Federal Census Index for CLAYTON County. I believe I've run across the surname also being spelt without the e : Steel. There was at one time a Steele Photography Studio in Waukon, circa late 1800's. I haven't delved into researching that much yet.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bromelkamp, Steele, Penn, Zaph, Dorr Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Tk.2ADE/2268.1 Message Board Post: Postville Herald-Leader newspaper clippings from my mother's obituary collection. The small article starts with a picture of Joseph B. Steele, 1912 - 1993. Former Postville lawyer and city clerk Joe Steele died at his home on Friday, Feb. 12, 1993. Funeral services were held on Monday, Feb. 15 at St. Bridget's in Postville. For a full obituary, see page 4 of this weeks Herald-Leader. Postville-Leader newspaper, page 4: Joseph B. Steele Joseph Bernard Steele, son of James and Frances (Bromelkamp) Steele, was born on Feb. 25, 1912 at Postville, Iowa. He died on Friday, Feb. 12, 1993 at his home in Postville. He was 80. He graduated from Postville High School in 1929, and from Loras College in Dubuque in 1933. He graduated from the University of Iowa Law School in 1936. He was a special agent to the FBI during World War II from 1942 to 1945. After returning to Postville he gave many speeches about his experiences. Mr. Steele resumed his law practice and served his community as an attorney for 50 years. He was an active member of the community, and served as an attorney for several organizations, including the Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative and the Postville Community Schools. He served as clerk for the city of Postville for many years. He was a member of St. Bridget Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Ida; his daughter, Marilyn Penn of Sun Prairie, Wis.; two granddaughters, Joan and Ann Penn; and two sisters-in-law, Dorthy Zaph and Marie Dorr, both of Dubuque, Iowa. A funeral mass was held on Monday, Feb. 15, 1993 at 10 a.m. at St. Bridget's Catholic Church in Postville, the Rev. Roger L. Katz officiating. Burial was at St. Peter's Cemetery, Clermont. Casket bearers were Vincent Weber, Daryl Dorr, Joan Penn, James Lechtenberg, Charles Fishback and Jeff Krambeer. Arrangements were by the Schutte Funeral Service of Postville and Clermont.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ryan, Steele, Bromelkamp Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Tk.2ADE/2268 Message Board Post: Funeral services were held Friday, March 22, 1957 at 10:00 a.m., at St. Bridget's Catholic Church for James W. Steele, 77, long-time Postville resident and former businessman, who passed away at his home on March 20 following a lingering illness. The Rev. F. J. Vallaster officiated at the service. The Right Rev. Msgr. V. J. Peters of Ossian and the Rev. R. A. Schares of Cresco were present in the sanctuary. Interment was in St. Peter's cemetery at Clermont. James W. Steele, the son of Joseph and Margaret Ryan Steele, was born January 2, 1880 at the Steele farm one and one-half miles east of Postville in Post township. Mr. Steele died at his home in Postville March 20, the last survivor of a family of 13 children. He was educated in the country school in Post township and remained on the home farm until he was 28. He then left for South Dakota and farmed with his brother, John, returning to Postville in 1911 where he married Frances Bromelkamp at Monona in April, 1911. Mr. and Mrs. Steele then moved to Postville where they purchased the restaurant business of August Kluss, located on Koevenig's corner. They operated the cafe there for five years then moved to the corner now occupied by Nyberg's store. They retired in 1932 and sold their business to F. D. Rounds. Besides his business activities, Mr. Steele was appointed to the board of education of the Postville school in 1924 to fill the vacancy caused by the death of B. C. Fleming. He served for 12 years as a member of the board. A member of St. Bridget's Church, he served as a trustee for many years. While he held no office with the Big-Four Fair, he maintained an active interest in the association helping in many ways. Mr. Steele was preceded in death by his wife in August, 1945. He is survived by one son, Joseph B. Steele of Postville, and one granddaughter, Marilyn. Postville Herald newspaper clipping from my mother's obituary collection.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Steele Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Tk.2ADE/1160.1250.1203.1316.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Dear April, Please see obit for Mrs. Frank Steele that I just posted. I have 3 more Steele's in my mother's obituary collection that I will try to get posted today. These are all that she has under Steele in her collection. Mary

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Nick, Steele, Redmond, Vogel Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Tk.2ADE/2267 Message Board Post: Mrs. Frank Steele, 69, Died At Marengo Funeral services were held Saturday morning in St. Patrick's church in Marengo for Mrs. Frank Steele, 69, who passed away in that city Thursday morning after a lingering illness. Relatives from Postville who attended the services were J. W. Steele, Mr. and Mrs. Henry V. Steele, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Steele and daughter, Marilyn, Mr. and Mrs. Ed NcNeil, Mr. and Mrs. Neeling Thoma, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Abernethy and Mrs. George J. Meier. Mrs. Steele's maiden name was Caroline Nick. She was born January 16, 1881, as the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Nick, in Grand Meadow township, southeast of Postville. She was married to Frank Steele in St. Bridget's church in Postville February 7, 1899. In 1900 the couple moved to Monona where they lived until 1919, when they moved to Marengo which city has since been the family home. Mrs. Steele is survived by her husband, four sons, Ambrose and Edward of Oelwein, Harry of Belle Plaine, and Leo of Los Angeles, California; Mrs. Frances Redmond of Mt. Vernon, and Mrs. Helen Regina Vogel of Cleveland, as well as several brothers and sisters. Postville Herald newspaper clipping, hand dated May 26, 1950 or 1959, from my mother's obituary collection.

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/1160.1250.1203.1316.1.1 Message Board Post: Mary, Thanks for responding. I was hoping that perhaps the Frank Steele mentioned was a cousin or other relative and that was why they attended the funeral. I am at such a deadend on this guy! He is my dad's grandfather, and we know nothing about Frank's family. Some day I will find a clue and it will break wide open. (I hope!)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Churchill, McPherson, Brown, Baker Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Tk.2ADE/2085.1 Message Board Post: I have been trying to get information on the Churchill family as I believe Veva Churchill's grand-father was Israel Churchill, second husband of my great great grandmother Laura Jane Watkins. Laura Jane was married to Henry Brown, Charles McPherson, Israel Churchill and Milon Baker. My great grand-mother was Ida Brown, daughter of Henry and Laura Jane. Laura Jane's children with Israel Churchill were Mary Edith Churchill, born April 30, 1880 in Seneca, Crawford County, Wisconsin and died August 16, 1880 in Seneca & Velina Isabella Churchill, born March 12, 1883 in Seneca - married Henry G. Mills September 15, 1903 and died January 20, 1905. Velina and Henry had one child Roger Darrell, born Feb 22, 1904 and died Jan 31, 1905.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: LAUGHLIN, RIDDLE, RIDDELL Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Tk.2ADE/2266 Message Board Post: OBITUARY Elizabeth Laughlin was born in New York City, March 24, 1835. Moved with her parents to Saint Joseph, Mich.; later to Fort Wayne, Ind., and later to Iowa where she was married to James M. Riddell at Postville, Iowa, November 27,1851. To them five sons were born; William W. and David D., both of whom have passed on; Newton N. of Chicago, Wiley M. of Hickman, and Frank F. of Curtis. In 1857 they moved to Nebraska in a covered wagon, settling on the west branch of Salt creek about five miles northwest of Hickman. Later, owing to Indian troubles, they returned to Iowa, stopping one winter in Nebraska City. In 1865, at the close of the war, they again returned to Nebraska, and settled on a pre-emption about four miles south and west of Lincoln. After a few years residence they moved to Lincoln, later to Waverly, and Raymond, where James M. Riddell died in 1882. She was later united in marriage to David A. Riddell, residing at Raymond until his death in 1912. The past three years! of her life was spent at the home of her son in Hickman, where she passed to reward, aged 81 years, 3 months and 18 days. Short services were held at the residence Thursday evening by Rev. J. N. Bridges, pastor of the Methodist Church, of which denomination the deceased had been a member for over fifty years. Services were held at the M. E. church at Raymond, in charge of Rev. Lowe; burial taking place at the Oak View cemetery, Raymond. In these days when things of the world are allowed to crowd out the spiritual and family alters are becoming more uncommon, it is refreshing to know a character who, regardless of circumstances or conditions kept up this sacred custom over a period of 61 years. Source: Hickman(NE) Enterprise, 21 Jul 1916, Page 5, Column 3. Submitter's note: Elizabeth was the daughter of John Laughlin and Jane Cuttle of Allamakee County.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: LAUGHLIN, DOUGLAS Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Tk.2ADE/2265.6 Message Board Post: DIED. LAUGHLIN-In Chicago, Jan. 9th, 1892 of grip and internal hemorrhage, Elmer A. Laughlin, aged twenty-three years and about two months. Elmer was the only remaining son by his first wife of J.H. Laughlin, five having followed each other to the land of rest in a few years. It is a crushing affliction and Mr. Laughlin and the sisters have the warmest sympathy of all our people. Elmer was sick but a short time, having had an attack of grip but recovered from it to go to work again. He was taken worse Wednesday afternoon and died the following Saturday afternoon. Miss Lillian was telegraphed for at Des Moines and arrived in Chicago a few hours before his death. She arrived here with the remains on Monday morning and the funeral was held from the Congregational church at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, the interment being in the Minert cemetery. Elmer, like all the other brothers, was an exemplary young man, greatly respected by all who know him. He had a good position with a wholesale firm in Chicago, and his prospects were as bright as any young man could wish. But such are the uncertainties of life. While the old must die the young may also die. "In the midst of life we are in death," and if there remain anything to do to prepare for the change there should be no delay. In this case there is no doubt but the end was peace, and that beyond the winter storms of this uncertain and precarious life, if there is a harbor where there is "rest, sweet rest," our young friend is far better off than we who remain to buffet with the storms a little longer. Peace be with him. Submitter's note: He was the son of John Henry Laughlin and his first wife Mary Douglas.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: LAUGHLIN, DOUGLAS Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Tk.2ADE/2265.5 Message Board Post: OBITUARY Henry Laughlin was born August 6th, 1861 and died at his father's home near Postville, at 7 o'clock P.M. Sept. 22nd, 1886. About 6 years ago Henry Laughlin left his father's home to seek his fortune in the West. He went with high ambition and a strong heart, ready to dare and do, amidst the many difficulties and self-denials of pioneer life. He located at Jamestown, Dakota, and for several years seemed to prosper, until his health began to fail. His manly independence is shown by the fact he suffered long and probably much alone, before he called upon his father for help. When his father brought him home a few weeks ago it was already evident that he was beyond the reach of medical aid and the care of friends. Thus we are often disappointed in our earthly hopes, plans, and ambitions. Even young men, in the prime of life, sometimes must yield and go, when the summons comes. Henry Laughlin was known as a virtuous and honorable young man; he was baptized when a small boy, grew up in a Christian home, had the Christian hope, and in his last days, expressed his trust in Christ as his Savior, saying that in this trust he was not afraid to die. In the prime of life, when the world is full of promise, we may be cut down. How important, therefore, that our lives be linked with the life of Him who knows us altogether, and "remembereth that we are dust." J.W.F Source: The Postville Review 25 Sep 1886 Submitter's note: David "Henry" Laughlin was the son of John Henry Laughlin and his first wife Mary Douglas.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: LAUGHLIN, DOUGLAS Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Tk.2ADE/2265.4 Message Board Post: Willie Laughlin Dead. It is with more than ordinary sadness that we record the sudden death of Willie Laughlin, son of J. H. Laughlin, which occurred on Monday evening. He was in town on Thursday of last week, and was in our office at that time. Four days later he was dead. That dreaded scourge, diphtheria, fastened its grip upon him and he had to succumb. There is an inexpressible sadness when such a young life, just budding into manhood, with all its hopes and possibilities of life before him, is called to lay down the burden and be placed in the silent chamber of the grave. Willie was a grand good boy and perhaps he is just as well off as he would be had he lingered longer "between the barren peaks of the two eternities." But still we cannot refrain from mourning for his untimely end. And the father and brother and sisters, God pity them in their great and sudden bereavement. The mother and at least two sons have "gone before," and this crushing blow must be all that they can bear. We ho! pe that kind friends and neighbors may do all in their power to comfort and console the afflicted family. Submitter's note: Williams Burrows Laughlin died May 4, 1891. He was the son of John Henry Laughlin and Mary Douglas.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: LAUGHLIN, DOUGLAS Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Tk.2ADE/2265.3 Message Board Post: Obituary Cora B. Laughlin was born Nov. 20, 1877. She united with the church March 10, 1895. She was connected with the Sunday school from her earliest childhood and took the deepest interest in anything connected with the church and school. For a number of years the deceased has been in poor health, but since last Easter, which was the last time she was able to be at church, she has been confined to her bed most of the time. In her last illness she gave strong evidence of her trust in her Savior. Her patience in suffering and her sweet resignation has impressed all who have been at her bedside. Toward the last she was anxious to go and talked much about the "Home Over There". The Bible was ever by her pillow. The 23rd Psalm was a favorite passage of Scripture. Only a few hours before her departure she repeated, "Though I walk though the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil for Thy rod and Thy staff shall comfort me." "I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." Aug. 2nd (1898), at the age of 20 years, 8 months, and 13 days she fell asleep in Jesus. Hers was a beautiful life. She was beloved by all who knew her. Besides the parents, three sisters and a brother survive her. Our neighbors have been afflicted in the past few years so often that our whole people sympathize with them in no ordinary degree. That insidious disease consumption sapped her vitals and Cora went to meet her mother and brothers on the other side. She is at rest and may a kind Providence soothe and comfort those who mourn. The funeral was held from the Congregational church on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Pollard officiating, assisted by Rev. Barton. Interment in Minert Cemetery. Submitter's note: Cora Belle Laughlin was the daughter of John Henry Laughlin and his first wife Mary Douglas.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: LAUGHLIN, DOUGLAS Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Tk.2ADE/2265.2 Message Board Post: Mr. J. H. Laughlin is severely afflicted. Mrs. Laughlin has been very low with consumption for some months and to add to his trouble, about a week ago his little seven-year-old boy fell and fractured his skull, from the effects of which he died on Tuesday morning (April 3, 1883). Mr. Laughlin and family have the earnest sympathy of the entire community. Verily, this is a world of affliction, and it sometimes seems almost cruel that the human race was created. But perhaps it will be satisfactorily explained in "the sweet by and by." Submitter's note: The child mentioned was Frank Robert Laughlin, son of John Henry Laughlin and Mary Douglas.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Courson/Thompson/Richardson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Tk.2ADE/2261.1 Message Board Post: Elmer Courson is my first cousin, thrice removed. If there are any other Courson researchers working on his parents' line-- ( Samuel and Esther Thompson Courson )-- I would love to hear from them. I especially would enjoy further data on the marriages/children of Elmer's siblings. Samuel's sister, Margaret, was married to my GG grandfather David Nye Richardson. The Richardsons removed to Allamakee County from PA in 1853. The Coursons followed shortly thereafter.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: LAUGHLIN, DOUGLASS, DOUGLAS, BROOKS Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Tk.2ADE/2265.1 Message Board Post: Mrs. W. W. Brooks Passes Away Friday Mrs. W. W. Brooks, 74, who with Mr. Brooks had been making her home with her son-In-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ray R. Douglass the past winter, passed away Friday following a lingering illness. Funeral services were held in the family home in Corning Monday afternoon and interment was in the Corning cemetery. Emma Agnes, daughter of Mary and John H. Laughlin, was born on the home farm near Postville January 11, 1871. She attended first the Minert school and then the Postville public school. After the death of her mother she kept house for her father and sisters and brothers. Later she attended Highland Park College in Des Moines where she met W. W. Brooks, to whom she was married April 19, 1892. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in Postville in 1942. To this union three children were born, Ruth, Mrs. Ray Douglass of Postville, Vance, who passed away in 1915, and Lt. R. Keith Brooks of Des Moines, who is now in France in the service of his country. There are five grandchildren, Betty Douglass, in Washington, D. C., Darlene Douglass, who is attending college in California, Jeanne, Robert K. and Jon Edward Brooks in Des Moines. Of the Laughlin family there still survives a sister, Abbie, Mrs. L. H. Miller of Kerkhoven. Minn. and a brother, Harold Laughlin of Finley, No. Dak. Submitter's note: Daughter of John Henry Laughlin and his first wife Mary Douglas. Wife of Webb Washington Brooks.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: LAUGHLIN, DOUGLAS, MURRAY, CUTTLE Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Tk.2ADE/2265 Message Board Post: Obituary John H. Laughlin Was born in Saratoga County, N.Y., August 23, 1836 and died at his home in Postville, Iowa, December 22, 1916, aged 80 years and 4 months. When a boy he came with his parents to Indiana, which was then a new country, where they experienced the hardships of early pioneers. In 1849, in company with two other families, the Laughlins moved to Northeast Iowa, making the journey with ox teams, being six weeks on the way. After looking about for a desirable location, they came to Post Township, where they bought a squatters claim (a track of land granted to soldiers of the Mexican War - Wm. Paine - by the government) paying $1.25 an acre for his relinquishment. This land is now owned by James R. Laughlin. The following years were busy ones spent in doing pioneer work, clearing the land, getting out building timbers for the house, which replaced the log cabin, and fencing the farm. Surrounded by the many comforts of the present day as we are we cannot appreciate the many hardships and deprivations that the early settlers of our prosperous country endured so bravely. On March 14, 1860, he married Mary Douglas. She died May 2, 1883. On April 1, 1886, he married Elizabeth Murray. She died August 16, 1913. Funeral services at Congregational Church at 2 P.M. Sunday December 24, 1916. Rev. Childress officiating. Submitter's note: Son of John Laughlin and Jane Cuttle.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: EARLY, PATTERSON, WATERS, HUGHES Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Tk.2ADE/2264.1 Message Board Post: Miss Ella Early Passes at Home of Sister Miss Ella Early was born near Postville, Iowa, Feb. 1, 1858, and passed away at the home of her sister, Mrs. John Waters, in Postville, Sept. 22, 1930, after an illness of several years. Her early life was spent on the farm. She united with the U.B. church in her youth and believed and trusted in God throughout her earthly life. One sister, Mrs. John Waters of Postville, and one nephew, Perry Hughes of Lake Geneva, Wis., and other relatives survive her. The funeral was held from the home of her sister at 2:30 last Thursday afternoon, Rev. R.F. Galloway officiating. Interment in the Minert cemetery. Submitter's note: Daughter of Moses Early and Susannah Patterson.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: PATTERSON, TAYLOR, EARLY Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Tk.2ADE/2264 Message Board Post: Died EARLY. At her residence in Post Township, Allamakee county, Iowa, March 12th, 1901, of heart disease, Mrs. Susan Early. Susan Patterson Early was born Oct. 16th, 1835 in Morgan county, Ohio, and came to Allamakee county with her parents, Mr. And Mrs. William Patterson, April 23, 1854. She was married May 24, 1955, to Moses B. Early, who died Nov. 20th 1864, leaving three small children, two of whom survive her. At 19 years of age she joined the Methodist church and later the United Brethren, of which she was a faithful member at her death. By her death, her children have lost a true and loving mother, the Bethel church an earnest and faithful worker, a true and loving Christian, the community a warm and sympathizing friend, who has departed from among us to return no more. Submitter's note: Daughter of William Patterson and Mary Elizabeth Taylor.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: HARRIS, BARNES Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Tk.2ADE/2260.2 Message Board Post: Rites Held For Mrs. E. Barnes Mrs. Florence Harris Barnes, the daughter of James W. Harris and Caroline Harris, was born near Postville on December 21, 1902. She was originally a member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church of Postville, and later through adult instruction became a member of the West Clermont Lutheran Church at Clermont. She was in fair health until May 2 when she became seriously ill and was taken to the University Hospital at Iowa City. She passed away on July 29, 1961 at the age of 58 years, seven months, eight days. Mrs. Barnes was married to Edward Barnes on September 26, 1923. To this union were born five children, three sons: one who died in infancy, Edward Jr. who died at an early age, and John; two daughters, Iva Jean, and Gladys. The couple made their home in Postville until 1929 at which time they moved to Clermont. After spending several years in this area they moved to Clinton. A few years later they returned to Clermont, where they resided until her death. She was preceded in death by her parents, and two sons. She is survived by her husband, Edward Barnes, who is ill and received care at Veterans' Memorial Hospital in Iowa City, two daughters, Iva Jean, Mrs. Frank King of Center Point, Gladys, Mrs. Charles Gilcrest of Walker; one son John of Clinton; five sisters: Mrs. Mae Evans of Waukon, Mrs. Lester Smith of Postville, Mrs. Fred Lawson of Postville, Mrs. Ethel Fast of Dayton, Ohio, Mrs. Ernest Johnson of Rushford, Minnesota; and-three brothers: Martin Harris of Postville, Obert Harris of Postville, Fred Harris of Froelich, and nine grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at the West Clermont Lutheran Church at 2:00 on Monday, July 31, 1961, with the Rev. Justin L. Silvus of Postville officiating. Burial was in Postville Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MYHRE, HARRIS, LYBECK Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Tk.2ADE/2263 Message Board Post: Mrs. Harris Rites To Be On Friday Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. at the Schutte Funeral Home and at 2:00 o'clock at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church on Friday, June 13, for Mrs. Virgil Harris, 25, who passed away at Postville Hospital Monday from burns sustained in a fire several months ago. Rev. Frederick R. Ludwig will be in charge of the rites. Burial will be in the Postville cemetery. Florence Mae Myhre Harris, daughter of Styrk Edwin Myhre and Amanda Lybeck Myhre, was born May 17, 1927, at Caledonia, Minnesota, and departed this life on June 9, 1952, aged 25 years and 22 days. Mrs. Harris was received into active membership in the Lutheran Church, also in the Wilmington Lutheran Congregation. Mrs. Harris was united in marriage with Virgil Harris of Postville on August 24, 1945, also in the Wilmington Lutheran congregation by Pastor C. L. Lee. To this union four children were born, all of whom survive the passing of their mother. Mrs. Harris spent the earlier years of her life at the home of her parents in Wilmington township, Houston county, Minnesota. She attended rural school in Wilmington township. She also attended and was a graduate of Caledonia high school. Following their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Harris established the family home in the Postville community. Approximately two and a half years ago they removed to a farm about three miles north of Monona. It was here that Mrs. Harris received the injuries resulting in her death. Left to mourn her passing are her four children: James Allen, 6,Richard Lee, 5, John Frederick, 4, and Jean Marie, 2; her parents, her grandmother, Mrs. Enger Lybeck of Caledonia, Minnesota; one sister, Eunice, Mrs. George Gondrezick of Denver, Colorado; four brothers: Sidney Myhre, of Caledonia, Ronald Myhre, Robert Myhre, and Dean Myhre, all at home. The family gratefully acknowledges the many evidences of esteem, affection and love extended to them.