This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#149326) PHOTO Louie & Emma (Galtie) Staggemeier <http://iagenweb.org/boards/allamakee/queries/index.cgi?rev=149326> AUTHOR: Errin Wilker DATE: 3/6/2007 at 17:07:11 Surnames: GLATIE,STAGGEMEIER,STAGGEMEYER I came across this photo in some old family photos. The photo reads: Mr. & Mrs. Louie Staggemeier Emma Galtie Is anyone here related to these people? If so, I'd be happy to email you a copy, and would like to learn more about them, who their parents were, etc. Thank-you!!! ~Errin Link: LOUIE & EMMA STAGGEMEIER URL: <http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v302/theolfarmhouse/Unknown6.jpg>

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#149325) PHOTO August & Louise Wuennecke <http://iagenweb.org/boards/allamakee/queries/index.cgi?rev=149325> AUTHOR: Errin Wilker DATE: 3/6/2007 at 17:03:03 Surnames: WUENNECKE I came across this photo in some old family photos. The back reads: August & Louise Wuennecke Father of Roy Wuennecke Is anyone here related to these people? If so, I'd be happy to email you a copy, and would like to learn more about them, who their parents were, etc. Thank-you!!! ~Errin Link: AUGUST & LOUISE WUENNECKE URL: <http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v302/theolfarmhouse/Unknown5.jpg>

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#149324) PHOTO Leo & Celia Welsh <http://iagenweb.org/boards/allamakee/queries/index.cgi?rev=149324> AUTHOR: Errin Wilker DATE: 3/6/2007 at 16:57:59 Surnames: WELSH I came across this photo in some old family photos. The back reads: Leo & Celia Welsh Brother was Earl Welsh Is anyone here related to these children? If so, I'd be happy to email you a copy, and would like to learn more about these children, and who their parents were, etc. Thank-you!!! ~Errin Link: LEO & CELIA WELSH URL: <http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v302/theolfarmhouse/Unknown4.jpg>

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#149237) Helen (Solberg) Fink 1932-2007 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/allamakee/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=149237> AUTHOR: Mary Durr DATE: 3/6/2007 at 10:21:39 Surnames: HARSTAD,SOLBERG,FINK,SMITH,FLATEN,ASHBACHER,MACK,MEYER Helen Fink Helen Fink, age 75, of New Albin died Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN. Funeral Services were held Tuesday, Feb. 27 at Grace United Methodist Church in New Albin with Pastor Keith Putney officiating. Burial was in the New Albin City Cemetery in New Albin. Helen was born in Spring Grove, MN February 1, 1932 to Alphy and Benora (Harstad) Solberg. She graduated from Spring Grove High School, and she married Delbert 'Bud' Fink July 6, 1951 at New Albin. Helen was active and faithful in the Grace United Methodist Church and worked in the New Albin Savings Bank for 35 years. She was a member of the Kenneth Casey Post # 5603 of the VFW Auxiliary and the Ladies Aide. Helen will be remembered as being a very caring and loving person. She is survived by two sons, Robert Fink of LaCrosse, WI and Steve (Kristi) Fink of Marion; one granddaughter, Kylie Fink of Marion; nine siblings, Lyla Smith of Waukon, Naomi Solberg of Decorah, Stanley (Carol) Solberg of St. Peter, MN, Margaret (Orville) Flaten of Rockland, WI, Paul (Carolyn) Solberg of Decorah, Rev. Robert (Judy) Solberg of Des Moines, Judy (Sylvan) Ashbacher of Lansing, David (Eileen) Solberg of Hiawatha, and Donald Solberg of Caledonia, MN; sisters-in-law Patricia Solberg of LaCrescent, MN and Velma Mack of New Albin; two aunts, Mildred Meyer of Spring Grove, MN and Alma Solberg of Mabel, MN; and many nieces and nephews. Helen was preceded in death by her husband Delbert June 29, 1996; her parents; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, John and Mayme Fink; two brothers, Charles and Alden Solberg; brothers-in-law, Freeman and Harris Fink and Kenneth Smith; and a sister-in-law, Lorraine Fink. The Thornburg Hanson Funeral Home in Lansing assisted the family with arrangements. Waukon Standard newspaper, February 28, 2007

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#149236) Julia A. Welch 1929-2007 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/allamakee/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=149236> AUTHOR: Mary Durr DATE: 3/6/2007 at 10:18:03 Surnames: WHALEN,WELCH,ROONEY,FINK,DORNAN,THORPE Julia A. Welch Julia A. Welch, 77, of Waukon died Friday, Feb. 23, 2007 at Good Samaritan Center in Waukon. As per her wishes, her body was cremated and a private memorial service will be held at a later date. Julia Ann Welch was born December 30, 1929 in Waukon, the daughter of Peter and Mary (Whalen) Welch. She graduated from St. Patrick's Catholic School in 1948. Julia spent much of her working career in Los Angeles, CA, working for Hughes Aircraft. Following her retirement in 1990 she moved back to Waukon, where she has lived ever since. Julia was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Waukon. She enjoyed working crossword puzzles, spending time with her family and friends, and volunteering for a variety of community and church events. Survivors include a sister, Jeanne (Cletus) Rooney of Waukon; a brother, Donald Welch of Santa Monica, CA; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Kenneth "Bud", Norbert and Cletus Welch; and three sisters, Mary "Sis" Fink, Rita Dornan and Agnes Thorpe. Waukon Standard newspaper, February 28, 2007

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#149235) James Johnston 1928-2007 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/allamakee/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=149235> AUTHOR: Mary Durr DATE: 3/6/2007 at 10:15:55 Surnames: BROSH,JOHNSTON,SIEBELS,MYERS,ARNESON,MELSHA,COPSEY James Johnston 1928-2007 James C. "Junior' Johnston, age 78, of New Albin died Sunday morning, Feb. 25, 2007 at Thornton Manor Nursing Home in Lansing. There will be no services. Thornburg Hanson Funeral Home in Lansing assisted the family. James was born in Ferryville, WI April 13, 1928 to James and Bernita (Brosh) Johnston. He married Pauline 'Polly' Siebels in April of 1967 at Cedar Rapids. James served in the Navy. He was the Head Chef at The Flame Room in Cedar Rapids for many years prior to operating a restaurant in New Albin for many years. James is survived by his wife Polly Johnston of New Albin; five children, Cheryle Myers of Stoddard, WI, Cheryle Arneson, Kevin Melsha of Solon, Wayne Melsha of Winter Garden, FL, and Kathyann Melsha of Jacksonville, FL; six grandchildren; two siblings, Robert Johnston of Ferryville, WI and Beverly Copsey of Fennimore, WI. James was preceded in death by a daughter, Lynda Melsha, August 2, 2006. Waukon Standard newspaper, February 28, 2007

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#149234) Leo J. Kelly 1914-2007 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/allamakee/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=149234> AUTHOR: Mary Durr DATE: 3/6/2007 at 10:10:37 Surnames: MORGAN,KELLY,DREW,BODEEN,CARR,MONTAGUE Leo J. Kelly Leo J. Kelly, age 92, passed peaceably away of natural causes Monday, Feb. 26, 2007 at 1 a.m. at Mercy Medical Center in Dyersville. Latin Requiem High Funeral Mass for Leo will be celebrated by Monsignor Ed Petty Saturday, March 3 at 10 a.m. at the Basilica of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Dyersville. His burial services will be in Charles City on the same day at 1:30 p.m. at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, and he will be buried next to his wife, Genevieve, and granddaughters Kelly and Heather. The funeral transportation route from Dyersville to Charles City will be Hwy. 20 to Cedar Falls to Hwy. 58 to Hwy. 218 to Charles City and the procession will stop at Leo's home of 40 years for five minutes and then proceed to Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery. There will be a dinner on the same day of the funeral and burial sponsored by Leo's family for friends and relatives at the VFW, 1505 North Grande Avenue, Charles City, starting at 4 p.m. Wake services will be from 3-7 p.m. Friday, March 2 at 722 7th Avenue SE in Dyersville, home of Michael P. Kelly. Leo J. was born July 3, 1914 to John and Rose (Morgan) Kelly in New Albin. After graduating from Iowa State University with a degree in Creamery Management, Leo served in the Navy during WW II from March 1942 to December 1945. He married Genevieve Drew December 4, 1943 and together they had eight children. In addition to managing creameries, Leo owned the bowling alley in New Hampton from 1950-1957. After selling the bowling alley in 1957, he managed the Nashua creamery from 1957-1977, moving his family to Charles City in 1958. Subsequent to the closing of the Nashua Creamery in 1977, Leo worked in sales management for Farm-a-Con. During retirement, he worked at All-States and then at his sons' company, Circle Computer Resources, Cedar Rapids, as chief cook and bottle washer until spring 2005. Leo J's first love was Genevieve, his wife, and children; his second was the Green Bay Packers. Leo J. would like to be remembered as one of the "Last of the Old Time Buttermakers". He attended, on a regular basis, the Sunday Archdioceses of Dubuque Latin Mass at Basilica of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Dyersville. Survivors include his children, Timothy of Wyoming, Kathleen of Scottsdale, AZ, Kevin of Longmont, CO, Nelly (Randy) Bodeen of Mason City, Michael (Gloria) of Dyersville, Patrick of Cedar Rapids, Christopher (Brenda) of Marion, and Maryellen Carr of Charles City; 27 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a brother, Kenneth (Fran) of Walnut Creek, CA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Genevieve in 1977, granddaughters Kelly and Heather in 1989, and a sister, Helen Montague. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville. Waukon Standard newspaper, February 28, 2007

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#149233) Mrs. HERBERT D. (Laura Bell McDaneld) ANGELL 1863- <http://iagenweb.org/boards/allamakee/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=149233> AUTHOR: Mary Durr DATE: 3/6/2007 at 10:04:45 Surnames: WORRELL,MCDANELD,ANGELL Mrs. Laura Angell Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Schutte Funeral Home for Mrs. Laura Angell, 87, who passed away at a nursing home in Waukon last Saturday evening. The rites were conducted by Rev. W. T. Martin of the Community Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Angell had been a lifelong resident of this community with the exception of the past several years when she stayed in the nursing home. Laura Bell McDaneld, daughter of A. W. and Mary Worrell McDaneld, was born November 8, 1863 at Marion, Linn county. She came with her parents to Postville in March, 1865. On November 8, 1879 she was married to Herbert D. Angell. To this union a daughter Myra was born. Mrs. Angell had been living with Mrs. Carlson at Waukon for the past four years and it was here that she passed away on June 3. She was a member of the Community Presbyterian Church of Postville. Mrs. Angell is survived by her daughter, Myra Angell. Postville Herald newspaper clipping from my mother's obituary collection. Submitter has no further information.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#149232) OTTO ERNEST FREDERICH APPEL 1899-1987 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/allamakee/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=149232> AUTHOR: Mary Durr DATE: 3/6/2007 at 10:00:25 Surnames: CARLSON,APPEL,SAUERESIG,BANNING,REINCKE,KLINKENBERG,VORBECK,YOUNGBERG,SUDDENDORF,BUREN Otto Appel Funeral services for Otto Appel were held Saturday, December 19,1:30 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Postville. Rev. Julius L. Peterson officiated. Schutte Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. Burial was in the Postville Cemetery. Otto Ernest Frederich Appel, son of Joachim and Matilda (Carlson) Appel, was born February 23, 1899 at Monona. He died Wednesday, December 16, 1987 in the Good Samaritan Center, Postville, Iowa. He was baptized April 9, 1899 and confirmed May 31, 1912 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Monona. He attended the Monona Schools. On July 19, 1923 he married Florence Saueresig at Elkader. The couple had 3 daughters. They farmed for a short time before moving to Postville where Otto was the Street Commissioner and then was employed by Groth's Turkey Plant. He is preceded in death by his wife who died May 27, 1987, 4 brothers, John, William, Eldo and Henry; 4 sisters, Hanna Banning, Louise Reincke, Freda Klinkenberg and Dora Vorbeck. He is survived by 3 daughters, Verda Mae Youngberg, El Mirage, AZ; Maxine and her husband, Eugene Suddendorf and Vivian and her husband, Francis Buren, all of Postville; 9 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and a brother Herman, of McGregor. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Postville. Casket bearers were Ronald, Gary and Kevin Suddendorf; David, Michael and Daniel Buren; Jeffrey Huinker, Geno Youngberg and Mark Bowman. Postville Herald newspaper clipping from my mother's obituary collection. Submitter has no further information.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#149137) Mrs. MARVIN (Cassilsa Alberta Tindell) FLACK 1916- <http://iagenweb.org/boards/allamakee/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=149137> AUTHOR: Mary Durr DATE: 3/5/2007 at 20:33:29 Surnames: WHITE,TINDELL,FLACK,THOMPSON,KNAPP Cassilda Flack Cassilda Alberta Flack, daughter of Glen M. and Amy Z. (White) Tindell, was born March 18, 1916 at Millville, Iowa. She died August 5, 1985 at her home in Postville. She attended the local rural school. May 27, 1939 she was married to Marvin Flack at Postville. They were parents of two children. They lived in Garnavillo in 1940 until moving to Clermont in 1950 and then to Postville in 1953. Surviving are her husband, Marvin, a son, Jim of Minneapolis, MN, a daughter, Carol (Mrs. Gene Thompson) of Clinton, two grandsons, Teddie and Andy Thompson, a brother, Clarence Tindell of Postville and a sister, Lois (Mrs. Don Knapp) of Dubuque. Casket bearers were David Enyart, Hartley Enyatt, Jr., John May, Charles Bloxham, Jim Bollman and Hall M. Roberts. Postville Herald newspaper clipping from my mother's obituary collection. Submitter has no further information.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#149136) Sandry Family <http://iagenweb.org/boards/allamakee/queries/index.cgi?rev=149136> AUTHOR: Donna DATE: 3/5/2007 at 20:08:45 Surnames: SANDRY,BROWN I am looking for any information on Clara Sandry and her husband unknown Brown.... Clara was born in 1885... And moved in with her brother about 1910 or so ..... please help thanks Donna

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#148787) Emma Hirth 1874-1946 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/allamakee/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=148787> AUTHOR: Janet Koozer DATE: 3/3/2007 at 16:40:45 Surnames: ZEITLER,HIRTH,SANDRY Well Known Lansing Lady Passes Away The death of Miss Emma Hirth took place at the Luthern Hospital, LaCrosse, early last Wednesday evening from a heart ailment following a several years illness. Her only brother, Louis, with whom she made her home in Lansing had spent the day with her and was enroute home on the bus when it occurred, so the sad news was a great shock to him and relatives and friends. She was born Dec. 1st, 1874, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hirth in French Creek township where she was educated in the rural schools and spent the greater portion of her life. Following the death of her parents and three sisters, two in infancy she managed the farm home until 31 years ago when she moved to town with her brothers to make her home in 1914. She was a member of the Methodist Church, a good neighbor and friend possessed with those traits of charcter which made her beloved by all especially little children of whom she was very fond and always greeted with favor. Left to mourn her passing are her brother Louis and only sister, Mrs. Joe Sandry, the latter unable to attend the services because of illness, and a number of nieces and nephews. Others of the family preceding her in death were her brothers, John in 1939, and Will in 1940. The funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Burke Funeral Home at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. Calvin Willemssen, of the Federated Church. Burial was in the family lot in the Mays Prairie Cemetery and carrying her mortal remains to it's final resting place were John and Sam Decker, Charles Hirth, John Schafer, Freeman Bauman and Alfred Pohlman. Among the out of town relatives and friends attending the services were Mrs. Otto Simonson, Fort Dodge, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Zeitler and son Dallas, of Dover, Minn., Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Feuerhelm and Mrs. Antoinette Sires, Oskaloosa, the Phillip Bieber Family, Strawberry Point, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Shogren and daughter, Arlene, Mrs. Jens Erickson and son Joseph, of the Rossville vicinity. Allamakee newspaper article Brother John Hirth died 1939-correction to other article.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#148782) William Hirth 1869-1940 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/allamakee/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=148782> AUTHOR: Janet Koozer DATE: 3/3/2007 at 16:03:54 Surnames: ZEITLER,HIRTH,SANDRY Well Known Retired Farmer Passes Away William Hirth Succumbs at Sanitarium In Dubuque The sudden passing of William Hirth of Lansing was a shock to both his family and friends, He was born March 28, 1869, in French Creek township, a third son of Louis and Katherine Zeitler Hirth, early pioneer settlers, and passed away Wednesday noon, July 31st, of a paralytic stroke at St. Joseph's Sanitarium, Dubuque, after a couple hours illness. Deceased was stricken with a stomach and nervous condition nearly twelve weeks ago and although improvement was shown at different times, death took place as above stated. Mr. Hirth received his education in the rural schools and until his retirement and moving to town with is sister Emma and brother Louis 26 years ago, was actively engaged in farming. Being an industrious and efficient worker he prospered and retired at the early age of 45, becoming one of Lansing's most respected and highly esteemed citizens. Mr. Hirth was a kind neighbor and friend who was generous and accommodating at all times; and will be sadly missed at the home and by his close associates with whom he often visited. He was alife long member of the Methodist church. Left to mourn the passing of this fine gentleman are his two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Sandry and Miss Emma, and one brother, Louis all of Lansing, besides anumber of nieces and nephews, and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Federated church with Rev. Lloyd Bartholomew conductimg the services and Rev. L.T. Krebs, visiting pastor, preaching an eloquent and consoling sermon. Burial was in the family lot in the Mays Prairie cemetery beside loved ones gone before, with the following life-time friends of deceased acting as casket- bearers; John and Sam Decker, Ferd Gruber, Fred Schafer, Will Kehr and Alfred Pohlman. Out of town relatives attending the services were: Mrs. Otto Simonson, son Lansing and wife, Fort Dodge; Mr. Herman Zietler, Sauk City, Wis.; Mr. and Mrs. Emil Zeitler, Dover, Minn., who returned after the services, the others remaing until Sunday afternoon. Peace to the ashes of the Journal's long time friend. Lansing Mirror article

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#148781) John Louis Hirth 1859-1922 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/allamakee/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=148781> AUTHOR: Janet Koozer DATE: 3/3/2007 at 15:20:51 Surnames: HIRTH,SANDRY John Henry (or Louis) Hirth Death came quietly and peacefully at 4 o'clock yesterday morning, March 7, J. H. Hirth, at the family home on North 2nd Street, following a long illness with heart trouble. He had been sick since before last Thanksgiving and had spent some weeks in a La Crosse hospital, but showing improvement, he was brought home some time ago. Failing rapidly the past week, he was about to be taken back to the hospital, when death came to his relief. Deceased was born Sept. 4, 1859, in French Creek township, the eldest son of the late Louis and Catherine Hirth, pioneer settlers there. He was never married and at the age of 19 joined the Methodist Church of Mays Prairie, confessing his faith to it in 1880, and was for many years a Sunday School teacher there. All his long life was exemplified in following true Christian principles, and his honesty and integrity were never questioned. Modest and unassuming, kind and charitable, he performed many good deeds unknown save to himself. For many years he was an expert mechanic and windmill repair man, and his services were in demand far and wide as long as he was able. This naturally gave him a wide acquaintance-ship of friends, who will join us in extending sympathy to the bereaved ones left to mourn. Surviving are two brothers, Louis and William; and two sisters, Emma at home and Mrs. Anna Sandry, of Church; also one nephew and six nieces; besides a large circle of other relatives. Funeral services will be held at the family home at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Henry Marks, pastor of the German Presbyterian church.. Interment will be made in the family lot in Mays Prairie cemetery; and the following old friends will act as pall bearers: Fred and Moritz Gruber, John Decker, Con Casey, Dewey Gramlich and Fred Schafer. Johns' middle name was Henry or Louis? Allamakee Journal

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#148773) Louis Hirth 1865-1954 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/allamakee/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=148773> AUTHOR: Janet Koozer DATE: 3/3/2007 at 14:46:54 Surnames: HIRTH,SANDRY Obituary--Louis Hirth Brief mention was made last week of the death and burial of Mr. Louis Hirth whose funeral was held Thursday afternoon. He was born in Allamakee Sept. 17, 1865, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hirth, in French Creek township. He never married and was engaged in farming until his retirement to Lansing more than 40 years ago. He was the last member of a family of six children, two brothers, John and William, three sisters, Lydia, Emma and Mrs. Joe Sandry, preceding him in death. He was a member of the Methodist Church of Mays Prairie and has been in slowly failing health the past several years. The only survivors are 6 nieces and 1 nephew and the pall bearers serving at the time of burial were John and Fred Schafer, Dewey Leppert, Theo. Wendel, Ben Marti and Joseph Martin. Article from Allamakee Journal

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#148770) Louis Hirth 1821-1913 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/allamakee/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=148770> AUTHOR: Janet Koozer DATE: 3/3/2007 at 14:33:33 Surnames: HIRTH,SANDRY,MUNDT Another Pioneer Gone. At his home in French Creek township at 2:30 Wednesday morning, Louis Hirth, another pioneer of the county joined the silent majority. He had rarely known a sick day in his lifetime, his sons informing the writer that they had not even heard their father complain of illness until Wednesday last, 16th., when he seemed to be over- come by the heat, and failed from that time until death came, the end being peaceful and he cheerfully went to meet his God. Louis Hirth was born in Germany in 1821. When a young man he came to America, locating first in Dubuque. In the early 50's he came to Allamakee county. He had the assistance in those days of a good wife who survives. He leaves three daughters, Mrs. Jos. Sandry of this township, and Emma and Lydia at home, also three sons, J. L., Louis and William, all at home. He also leaves two brothers, Barney and Peter Hirth, and two sisters, Mrs. A. Sandry and Mrs. Mundt, formerly of Lansing. He was an uncle to Louis and Andrew Hirth. The funeral will be held today from the family home at 2 o'clock, interment in May's Prairie cemetery, Rev. Daacke officiating. Deceased was a member of the May's Prairie congregation. article from Allamakee Journal my great-great grandfathers brother Also have pictures of Louis, Mrs. Mundt and Mrs. Sandry

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#148761) Samuel Steadman <http://iagenweb.org/boards/allamakee/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=148761> AUTHOR: Cindy Bray Love DATE: 3/3/2007 at 12:39:05 Surnames: PRATT,ROLLINS,SCALES,GARDNER,STONE,ROBBINS,POTTER,HUTCHINSON,TILLOTSON,WHITMAN SAMUEL STEADMAN Samuel Steadman was born in the state of Maine, May 1,1821, town of Foxcroft. He was a son of John and Patience Steadman. His father was a millwright. Samuel, while a young man, worked out by the month, spending several seasons rafting on the Penobscot river. December 11,1843, he was married to Betsy Jane Pratt, by whom he became the father of eleven children, four dying early in life. Ella L., Lucius D., Charles E., Edwin and Wilson are known to our people. Ella married Melville Rollins, and now lives in Dresden township. Lucius married Lillie Scales, he died at Nashua. Charles married Ida Gardner and now lives in Dresden township. Edwin is in the northwest somewhere. Wilson married Lizzie Stone and lives at Alpha, Iowa. Samuel Steadman came to Iowa the fall of 1854, locating in McKee township, Allamakee county. His first wife died in 1864, and their daughter Augusta, died in 1866. His second marriage was to Aliuda P. Robbins, May 1, 1865, by whom he had seven children: Albert W., who is married arid lives in Howard county; John A. who is single and lives in Fredericksburg; Julia A. who is the wife of Rufus Potter; Walter C, who married Laura Hutchinson and lives in Dresden township; Arthur F., who married Elfa Tillotson; George C, who married Laura Whitman; Clarence who is single, and Frank, who lives in Minnesota. Mr. Steadman located in this township, April 23, 1869, upon section 22, where 'he lived for four years in a board shanty. He built a comfortable home in 1873, and set out an orchard from which he took seventy-five bushels of apples the season of 1884, mostly of the Dutchess and Wealthy varieties. Ho took the first premium on apples at the county fair in 1882. Mr. Steadman and his wife joined the Baptist church at Fredericksburg, March 3, 1878. He was a man of great probity. He died September 25, 1890. >From “the Fredericksburg News (Fredericksburg, Iowa)” March 22, 1906 (please note that the dates are right it was taken from a section that looked back on the history of the area.)

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#148755) Sarah McWilliams <http://iagenweb.org/boards/allamakee/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=148755> AUTHOR: Cindy Bray Love DATE: 3/3/2007 at 11:45:08 Surnames: NEILING,CLOUGH,THOMA Sarah E. McWilliams. Sarah E. Neiling was born at Mt. Vernon, Chester Co., Pennsylvania, on June 22, 1840. When fourteen years of age she came with her parents to National, Clayton County, Iowa, and the remainder of her life has been spent in this county and the immediate vicinity of Postville. On March 15, 1860 she was united in marriage to J. B. McWilliams. To this union ten children were born. She is preceded in death by her husband, who was called away on March 11, 1896, and four children. Huston, a babe of eleven monlhs, Edgar, twenty five, Minnie, five, and Zella three years of age. There are left to mourn her death four sons and two daughters, Mrs. May Clough of Eureka, Montana, George of Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada. Virgil, Carey and Emmet of Chester, Iowa, and Mrs. Fred Thoma of Postville, at whose home she passed away on Wednesday evening, September 11,1918. There are several grand children and a host of neighbors and friends who grieve with tneir children in their great lost. Mrs. McWilliams was a member of the PoilvilleCongregational church. She was of a retiring disposition, a lover of her home and family and a good citizen of America. >From "The Sun Herald (Lime Springs, Iowa)" September 26, 1918

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#148752) Carrie Paulson <http://iagenweb.org/boards/allamakee/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=148752> AUTHOR: Cindy Bray Love DATE: 3/3/2007 at 11:04:56 Surnames: NELSON,JOHNSON,BARNES,SORENSON LEET,BERG,WILBUR,WOLF Life Sketch of Carrie Paulson Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon by Rev. E. E. Ramsey at the West Clermont Lutheran church for Miss Carrie Ellen Paulson, eldest daughter of Mrs. Anna Paulson, who died at 3:30 p. m. Tuesday, March 4th. Hymns were sung by the junior choir and the Rev. Ramsey. Casket bearers were. Ed Nelson, Edward Johnson, Postville: Clarence Nelson, Gunder; Wm. J. Nelson, Ed Barnes, and Arthur Nelson. Interment was made in the Protestant cemetery beside her father, Gilbert, who passed away on May 12, 1925. Miss Paulson was born July 12, 1904 on a farm near Postville. On August 14, 1904 she was baptized by Rev. Nels Arveson at the Marion Lutheran church of Gunder and was confirmed on June 6, 1920 at the West Clermont Lutheran church by the late Rev. C. H. Hjortholm. She received her education in a rural school in Allamakee county and after completing school there spent her time assisting with the work at home. As she had been in ill health since childhood, her present condition was not considered serious and her death, caused by a severe hemorrhage, came as a great shock to her family. She leaves to mourn her sudden departure besides her mother, one sister. Agnes: four brothers, Glynn. George. Perry, and Aulger: and two nieces. Judith and Veryle Paulson, all of Clermont: also other relatives and many friends. Attending the funeral from a distance were: Miss Eliza Nelson, Oelwein; Mr. and Mrs. Ole Sorenson. Waterloo: Mr. and Mr. Albert Leet. all of Postville: Mrs. Henry Berg. Rushford, Minn.: Mr. and Mrs. Clarenie Nelson; Gunder: Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wilbur and son Bobby, Hawkeye: Mr. and Mrs. Leo Wolf, West Union and George Leet. Waukon. >From "The Oelwein Daily Register" March 19, 1941

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#148663) Dora Wiehe Leppert 1856-1923 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/allamakee/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=148663> AUTHOR: Janet Koozer DATE: 3/2/2007 at 15:48:31 Surnames: WIEHE,LEPPERT THE SILENT REAPER Cuts down that Rarest of Flowers in Life's Garden, a Loving and Beloved Mother. Again the Reaper, Death, has entered a happy home, and taken away one who was dearly beloved, and called the mother, Mrs. Dora Leppert, to her eternal home. Mrs. Leppert was born on Aug. 2nd, 1856, at Dubuque, Iowa. After attending school there, she removed with her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Wm. E. Wiehe, to New Albin, Iowa, and Later to Lansing, Iowa, where she resided until her marriage to Mr. Philip Leppert on March 5th, 1878, thence going to the farm in French Creek township, which has since been her home. Six children blessed this union, two of whom, Anna and Arthur, together with the husband, had preceded her home. The remaining four, Louise, Sadie, Andrew and Clarence at home, were with her at the time of her demise. Mrs. Leppert was a model wife, mother and house-keeper, and never so happy as when she had her children about her. Never has it been the writer's privilege to enter a home where more harmony, peace and love existed between brothers and sisters and mother as was found here in the home... She was a good Christian woman, having been baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran church, and before the end came, telling her pastor that all was well between herself and her God, and that she was ready when He called. All that loving hands and medical skill could do was done, but all of no avail, and after about eight weeks of suffering which she bore very patiently, she passed peacefully away on the morning of October 6th, 1923, aged 67 years, 2 months and 4 days, and she was laid away in beautiful Oak Hill beside her loved ones gone before, and tho' she will be missed ah! so sadly! there is the cheerful assurance that we shall meet again in that happy land, where will be no more tears of parting. The funeral was held from the German Presbyterian church, Lansing, where Mrs. Leppert stood as a bride 45 years ago. Besides the four children, two brothers, William, of Clinton, Iowa, and Aug. C. of McCook, Nebr. , and a host of other relatives and friends are left to mourn her loss. May God rest her soul in everlasting peace. Newpaper article from Allamakee county, IA An picture was with this article.