This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#147332) George L. Russell 1902-1979 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/allamakee/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=147332> AUTHOR: Janet Koozer DATE: 2/22/2007 at 11:16:11 Surnames: RUSSELL,ZEZULKA,FASSBENDER,JONES,WALENTON,ANDERSON,PHIPPS,CARLIN,WEBB,SASS,ASHBACKER George Russell Dies In Wisconsin George L. Russell, 77, of Mazomanie, WI died Thursday, Dec.6 at his home following a long illness. funeral services were held Saturday, Dec 8 at St. Barnabas Catholic church in Mazomanie at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. John Satterlee officiating. He is survied by his wife Sophia; four sons, Albert and Roger of Mazomanie, David of Cedar Hill, TX, and Joe of Dane, WI; eight daughters, Dorothy Zezulka of Dorchester, Caroline Fassbender of Sauk City, WI, Anna Jones of Delavan, WI, Janet Walenton of Whitewater, WI, Pat Anderson of Mt. Horeb, WI, Jean Phipps of Waukon, Marie Carlin of DeForest, WI, and Margorie Webb of Mazomanie; 48 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Lester of Mazomanie, and Charles and Cecil of Waukon; and two sisters, Jennie Sass and Mable Ashbacher, both of Waukon. He was preceded in death by a son George Jr. in 1973. Taken from newspaper article "Waukon Democrat"

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#147331) George Lester Russell 1879-1933 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/allamakee/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=147331> AUTHOR: Janet Koozer DATE: 2/22/2007 at 11:00:20 Surnames: RUSSEL,JONES,COLE,SASS,ASHBACKER,TISCHHAUSER,DIAMOND George Russell Dies At Oakdale George Lester Russell, well known Lafayette township farmer, passed away at Oakdale, Iowa, on July 3. death came following an 18 months illness caused by tuberculosis, and occurred a few days before Mr. Russell would have reached his 54th birthday. The deceased was born at Luana, Iowa, July 12 1879, the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Russell. His parents brought him to Allamakee county at the age of two years, and from that time until he was taken ill Mr. Russell resided continuously in the county. His schooling was obtained at the Cherry Valley school in Franklin Township. His entire life was devoted to farming, and on October 9, 1901, he was married to Miss Della Jones at Decorah. To this union a large family was born, ten chidren of whom are left with the widow to survive his death. The children are Lewis, Blue Mound, Wis.; Leslie, Arena, Wis.; Cecil, Waukon; Albert, Lansing; Mrs. Mary Cole, Waterville; Mrs. Jennie Sass, Monona; Mrs. Mabel Ashbacker, Church, and Charles, Enid and Delbert at home. There are also left to mourn his mother, Mrs. Mary Russell living at Dubuque; two brothers, Frank of Waukon, and Lester of Milwaukee, and two sisters, Mrs. E. M. Tischhauser of Dububque, and Mrs. C. E. Diamond of Denver. The funeral was held Wednesday, July 5, at 2p.m. at the home, with Rev. H. J. Noeding of the Federated church of Lansing officiating. Burial took place in Oak Hill cemetery, Lansing. Pallbearers were Adam and Geo. Cavers, Jake Moe, Flay Wilder, John Hill and Paul Alexander. Out of town relatives and friends in attendance at the funeral included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Russell, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Russell and daughter Darlene of Waukon; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Russell and son Norman of Waukon; Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Tischhauser, Mrs. Mary Russell, Mrs. C. E. Diamond; Mr. and Mrs. Lester Russell of Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Russell and family; Mr. and Mr. Leslie Russell; Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Cole and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sass, Monona; Mrs. Fred Shining and family, Waterloo; Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Clark and Lewis Jones, Postville; Mr. and Mrs. Egbert Ewing and Daughter, Violet, Rossville; Mr. and Mrs. C. C. De Witt and family, Waukon; Mr. and Mrs. J. Vaughn, McGregor; Mr. and Mrs. Don Lamborn, Luana and Willis Jones, Lansing, and many other friends and neigbors.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#147291) VIDA BETH HECKMAN 1935-1994 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/allamakee/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=147291> AUTHOR: Mary Durr DATE: 2/21/2007 at 20:07:15 Surnames: HANGARTNER,HECKMAN,KJOSA VIDA BETH HECKMAN Vida Beth Heckman, daughter of Elmer and Bessie (Hangartner) Heckman, was born October 21, 1935 in Winneshiek County, near Ossian. She died Wednesday, June 22, 1994 at the Good Samaritan home, Postville, Iowa. She was 58 years old. She was baptized November 24, 1935 in the Zion Lutheran Church at Castalia by the Rev. William Striepe and confirmed in St. Paul Lutheran Church, Postville, by the Rev. Frederick R. Ludwig on April 10, 1949. Vi graduated from Postville High School in 1953. In 1955 she joined the United States marine Corps. Vi worked in the LaCrosse area for several years, then she returned to Postville to take care of her mother, who was ill. After the death of her mother, Vi farmed for a short time. She then worked at the Red Lantern, where she later became manager. She was a meat cutter at the Farmer's Store until the store closed. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Postville. She was also a member of the Amvets. Vi was known for her charitable concern and love for everyone in the community. She is preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Ivan, who died in 1954. Surviving are her brother, Arlo Heckman and his wife, Delores, of Kearny, Arizona; five aunts; Isabell Kjosa of Clermont, Violet Hangartner of Postville, Ilene Hangartner of Onalaska, Wis., Vera Hangartner of Waterloo, and Doris Hangartner of Cedar Rapids; a niece, Debra Heckman and a nephew, Cory Heckman, both of Kearny, Aiz., a niece, Angie Heckman of Elko, Nevada and a step-nephew, Michael Hagen of Caledonia, Minn. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 25, 1945 in St. Paul Lutheran Church at Postville, Iowa. The Rev. Charles Miller officiated. Special music was provided by Carol Eichmann, accompanied by the organist, Joan Martins. Casket bearers were Keith Smith, Duane Koenig, Delbert Suckow, Michael Looney, Darby Suckow and Stanley Martins. The Schutte Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Burial was in the Postville Cemetery. FINAL TRIBUTE TO A FALLEN COMRAD Vida Beth "Vi" Heckman's Funeral was held at the Postville ELCA Church on the 25th of June, 1994. Services conducted by Pastor Charles Miller, with full military honors, were held at the grave site by AMVETS Post #27, Monona, Iowa. The flag draped casket was brought to the city cemetery by Schutte Funeral Home. Honor Guard consisted of two guards, Wes Wiedmand and Harva Oberg. The United States Flag was carried by ex-Marine, Julie Baade, United States Marine Corps. The AMVETS flag of Post #27 was carried by Rodney Richardson. The American flag was folded by Schutte Funeral Home. United States retired Naval Chief Nyle Nesvik, presented the flag to the next of kin. The firing squad, under the command of U.S.N. retired Senior Chief Robert H. Kolsrud, fired a volley of three shots. Members of the firing squad present were Loren Eberling, Cloy Kuhse, Bill Christofferson, Wilford Willie, members of AMVETS Post #27, Monona, Iowa. The Schutte Funeral Home played taps, by pre-recording, at the grave site. Vida joined the USMC in 1955. After her Honorable Discharge from the USMC, she returned to Postville and later joined the AMVETS Post #27, Monona, Iowa as a life member. May God Bless. AMVETS/PRO. Postville Herald-Leader newspaper clipping from my mother's obituary collection. Submitter not related.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#147270) Mary Russell Cole 1906-1979 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/allamakee/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=147270> AUTHOR: Janet Koozer DATE: 2/21/2007 at 16:36:46 Surnames: RUSSELL,COLE,HALBAKKEN,HEISER,PATZNER,MERCHELSITZ,SASS,ASHBACHER Mary Russell Cole Dies in Minnesota Mrs. Delmer Cole, 72, of Lewiston, MN died Saturday, March 24 in the Winona, MN Memorial hospital. Mary Russell Cole was born Oct. 20, 1906 in Allamakee county and was a 1926 graduate of Waukon Senior high school. She married Delmer Cole Oct. 11, 1926 in Waterville. For the past 29 years they lived in Lewiston. She was a member of the Women's Mission society of the Grace Brethren church in Winona. Survivors include a son Orville A. Cole of Wykoff, MN; four daughters, Mrs. Lucille Halbakken of Rochester, MN, Mrs. Charles (Elaine) Heiser of Los Alamitos, CA, Mrs. Carl (Marie) Patzner of Independence, WI and Mrs. Richard (Nancy) Merchelwitz of Winona; four brothers, George Louis and Lester of Mazomanie, WI and Charles and Cecil of Waukon; two sisters, Mrs. Fred (Jenny) Sass of Waukon and Mrs. Floyd( Mable) Ashbacher of Decorah; 25 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, a daughter, two brothers, one sister and a grandson. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 28 at 10 a.m. at Romnes funeral home in Lewiston with Harry Johnson and Marlon Halbakken officiating. Graveside services and burial were at 2 p.m. at Oakhill cemetery in Lansing. Pallbearers were her grandsons.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#147267) Delbert Russell 1926-1973 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/allamakee/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=147267> AUTHOR: Janet Koozer DATE: 2/21/2007 at 16:17:38 Surnames: RUSSELL,JONES,STEIBER,COLE,SASS,ASHBACHER Dies in Fall: Rites set for Delbert Russell Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 22 at 1:30 p.m. from United Methodist church in Lansing for Delbert Russell, 46, of Lansing, who died Saturday, May 19 from injuries received in a fall at northern Technomet Company, Inc. in Lansing. The Rev. Robert Schultz of Waukon will officiate and burial will be in Oak Hill in Lansing. Mr. Russell was born July 13, 1926 in rural Lansing and was a son of George and Adella Jones Russell. October 29, 1950 he married Ruth Steiber, who survives with three children, Don , Debbie and Donna, all at home. Other survivors include four brothers, George of Mountain Grove, Mo.; Leslie of Mazomanie, Wis.; Cecil of Harpers Ferry and Charles of Waukon, and three sisters, Mrs. Delmar (Mary) Cole of Lewiston, Minn.; Mrs. Fred (Jennie) Sass of Waukon, and Mrs. Floyd (Mabel) Ashbacher of Mesa, Ariz. Mr. Russell was a veteran of World War II and his occupation was farming. He was a member of United Methodist church in lansing.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#147263) Albert Russell 1905-1973 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/allamakee/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=147263> AUTHOR: Janet Koozer DATE: 2/21/2007 at 16:02:06 Surnames: RUSSELL,JONES,COLE,SASS,ASHBACHER Albert Russell Funeral Thursday Funeral services will be held Thursday, Feb. 1 at 2p.m. from Burke-Thornburg funeral home in Lansing for Albert L.Russell, 67, of Harpers Ferry who died at his home Sunday, Jan. 28. The Rev. Robert Schultz will officiate and interment will be in Oak Hill cemetery. Mr. Russell was born July 10, 1905 in Franklin township and was a son of George and Adella Jones Russell. His occupation was farming and he never married. Survivors are five brothers: George of Mountain Grove, Mo.; Leslie of Mazomanie, Wis.; Cecil of Harpers Ferry; Charles of Waukon and Delbert of lansing, and three sisters, Mrs. Delmer (Mary) Cole of Lewiston, Minn.; Mrs. Fred (Jennie) Sass of Waukon and Mrs. Floyd (Mabel) Ashbacher of Mesa, Ariz.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#147258) John "Jack" O'Daniels 1907-1985 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/allamakee/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=147258> AUTHOR: Diana Henry Die DATE: 2/21/2007 at 15:51:00 Surnames: ODANIELS,KOOZER,WENDEL,PALMER,BROOKS,THOMAS,SPICKER Clinton John "Jack" O'Daniels, 87, of 3852 N. 3rd St., Clinton, died Tuesday at Great River Care Center, McGregor, after a sudden illness. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon, Iowa, with the Rev. Glen Robinson of Calvary Baptist Church officiating. Visitation will be from noon until the service hour Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Lansing. Pallbearers will be Darren and Kenneth Koozer, Kenneth Palmer and Kenneth, Eric and John Brooks. Honorary pallbearers will be David Palmer and John Thomas. Mr. O'Daniels was born June 12, 1907, in Muscatine, to George W. aand Lou Spicer O'Daniels. He married Metha Wendel, Sept. 14, 1938, in Cedar Falls. He was raised in Muscatine until age 5, when his family moved to Pine City schools. Mr. O'Daniels was employed as a truck driver for Carstensen Freight and lived most of his life in Clinton. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and traveling. Survivors include a brother, Olin O'Daniels of Hastings, Minn; three nephews and three nieces. He was preceded in death by his wife, two brothers and a sister. The Clinton Herald, 8 June 1985

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#147256) ARBIE WILLIAM HECKMANN 1907-1966 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/allamakee/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=147256> AUTHOR: Mary Durr DATE: 2/21/2007 at 14:50:08 Surnames: MUCHOW,HECKMANN,STEIERT,SCHULTZ,ROSE COWELL,HAVILAND,KINSEL RITES HELD FOR ARBIE HECKMANN Arbie William Heckmann was born June 2, 1907 on the Heckmann farm near Postville, the son of Louis and Minnie Muchow Heckmann. He passed away suddenly from a heart attack at 7 a.m. on June 7 at his farm home. He was married to Inez Steiert on December 4, 1929 at Monona. To this union were born 13 children, all who survive. They are: Mrs. Floyd E. (Jean) Schultz of Lake Mills, Wisconsin; S/Sgt. Donald Heckmann of Fort Worth, Texas; Mrs. Irey (Ann) Rose of New Hampton; John of Miles, Iowa; Zeta Cowell of Cedar Rapids; Neal of Oelwein; Mrs. David (Twila) Haviland of Des Moines; Vicky, Robert, Gary, Leslie, Stanley and Allan, all of Postville. The deceased was a farmer and interior decorator. He spent all of his life in the Postville area with the exception of two years in Monona. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Postville; served as assessor for Post and Franklin townships for 11 years; was a director of the Postville Farmers Telephone Co., served on the board of the Post township Fire district; and was a township trustee of Post. Survivors other than his children include two sisters, Mrs. George Kinsel of Indepedence (sic) and Lorena Heckmann of Postville; 12 grandchildren; in addition to several relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers. Services were held Friday, June 10, 2:00 p.m., at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Postville, the Rev. Lenwood Monte, in charge. Burial was in the Postville cemetery. [Section F] Postville Herald newspaper clipping, hand dated 1966, 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: (#147143) Jacqueline Helen (Lane) Schroeder 1920 - 2005 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/allamakee/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=147143> AUTHOR: Errin Wilker DATE: 2/20/2007 at 10:06:07 Surnames: SCHROEDER,HAHN,LANE,ASH,HINKEL,NYBERG,COX,LEHMANN,HARTMAN,ADAM,JANDRA Funeral services for Jacqueline Schroeder were held Saturday, January 15, 2005, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Waukon, Iowa, with Rev. Lynn G. Groe offi­ciating. Internment will take place at a later date in Mt. Hope Cemetery, rural New Albin, Iowa. The Schutte Funeral and Cremation Service of Postville was in charge of arrangements. Jacqueline Helen Lane was born May 4, 1920, to Russell and Barbara (Hahn) Lane, in Dorchester, Iowa. She passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2005, in the Franciscan Skemp Health Care Center in La Crosse, Wis., at age 84. Jackie was baptized in St. Paul Lutheran Church in Postville. She attended the rural schools near her home. During her adult life, she served as a Cub Scout Leader in the Postville Community for a number of years. She was also involved in the Youth Center in Las Vegas, Nev. Jackie enjoyed cooking and baking and loved to attend the various sports activities of her children and grandchildren. Jackie was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Waukon. On July 8, 1958, Jackie married Keith Otto Schroeder. They traveled extensively as she followed her husband dur­ing his military career. Jackie especially cherished her spe­cial relationship with her mother-in-law, Clara, which they maintained over the years. Jackie and Keith have lived in Waukon for the past several years. Survivors include her hus­band, Keith of Waukon; her children, Cheryl Ash and spe­cial friend Bruce Hinkel, both of Waukon, Alan Nyberg of Prairie du Chien, Wis., Kathy (John) Cox and David (Jennifer) Schroeder, all of Des Moines, Iowa; grandchil­dren, Melissa (Gary) Lehmann of Elgin, Iowa, Carey (Jean) Ash of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Troy Hartman of Denver, Colo., Dustin (Diane) Hartman of Des Moines, Shannon Nyberg of McGregor, Iowa, and Amanda Adam of Merced, Calif.; 12 great-grandchildren, Erica, Tonya, and Brianna Lehmann, Emily and Austin Ash, Bryant, Blake, Dawson, and AnnaBell Nyberg, KarilAnn and KaeliBeth Jandra, and... MISSING REST OF OBIT Source: Newspaper Clipping

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#147141) Leonard John Beardmore 1899 - 1995 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/allamakee/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=147141> AUTHOR: Errin Wilker DATE: 2/20/2007 at 09:52:20 Surnames: SADLER,BEARDMORE,LEAS,GARCIA,WEBER Leonard John Beardmore was born December 15, 1899 in the English Bench area of rural New Albin on the farm of his parents, William and Mary Elizabeth (Sadler) Beardmore. He was baptized and confirmed at Mt. Hope Presbyterian Church where he remained a lifelong member. He was educated in the rural New Albin elementary schools and attended Valders Business College in Decorah. Following schooling, Leonard took a rural mail route near Dorchester for the United States Postal Service. He continued that route while living in Dorchester for over 44 years. Leonard married Evelyn Leas on October 14, 1956 at Mt. Hope Presbyterian Church. They continued to live in Dorchester until Leonard's retirement in the early 1960's when they moved to Waukon. Leonard was active in Mt. Hope Presbyterian Church and formerly served as an Elder. He was an avid hunter, liked gardening, and enjoyed flowers and traveling. A very social person, he seldom missed an opportunity to gather with friends at a community event or special occasion and was noted for his pleasant smile and love of children. He remained amazingly active in his advancing years until a recent and very brief illness. He died suddenly and peacefully at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon on Sunday evening May 7, 1995 at the age of 95 years, 4 months and 22 days. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son Romaine (1985), a son-in-law Frank Garcia (1991), brothers Harold, Charles, Stanley, Frank, Eben, Floyd, Arthur, Joseph & William, and a sister Hazel Weber. He is survived by his wife Evelyn, daughter Gloria Garcia and daughter-in-law Marian Beardmore, both of La Crosse as well as 5 grandchildren & 9 great-grandchildren. Blessed be his memory among us. Source: Funeral Bulletin, 10 May 1995

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#147139) DeVillo Ambrose Holmes 1869-1955 ? <http://iagenweb.org/boards/allamakee/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=147139> AUTHOR: Janet Koozer DATE: 2/20/2007 at 09:20:18 Surnames: HOLMES,TRAINOR,REGAN,GANTENBEIN,BOYER Retired Lansing Man Passes Away Monday D. A. Holmes fifty years on Lansing's Main Street DeVillo Ambrose Holmes passed away at his home in Lansing about 9:30 Monday morning following a day or less illness after reaching the age of 86 years, 1 month and 9 days. He has had a heart condition the past couple of months but was able to attend the 7:30 Mass on Sunday. He was born June 9, 1869 on the old Holmes farm between Village Creek and lansing, a son of Oliver Wendel Holmes and Catherine Trainor. Following his education he assisted on the home farm and on November 12, 1895 at Lycurgus he was married to Mary Regan by the late Father Norton. They farmed a short time before he came to town where he learned the harness making trade under the late F.W. Wagner whom he later bought out together with a harness shop operated by Mr. Widmeier. For more than fifty years he was in business on Lansing's Main St. in the same building most of the time in the harness shop and later in a shoe store and general merchandise store which he discontined more than a dozen years ago. In the early days, before the advent of mechanized farming, his store and shop was one of the busiest places in town and this continued for many years. An expert craftsman he made countless customers and friends through accommodating ways and conscientious workmanship. "D.A." as he was commonly called by young and old alike, was known all over Allamakee county and numerous acquaintances will be sorry to read of his death. Mrs. Holmes passed away only last January 21st and while a shock to him he seemed to recover and slowly became his old self again until a heart spell late this spring caused him to gradually fail in health.. Until then he appeared in all ways and manners as a man twenty years younger. He is survived by three sons, Cornelius, of St. Paul; Daniel, of Sioux Falls and Joe at home, one daughter, Mary, Mrs. Raymond Gantenbein, of La Crosse; one sister, Mrs. Nina Boyer, of Rapid City, S.D. and nine grandchildren of whom he was especially fond. Besides his parents three brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. The funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at nine o'clock from Innaculate Conception Church where he was almost acknowledged as a "pillar" for his long and untiring efforts in its religious activities. He served on the board of trustees and in the choir for many years. He was member of the K.C.'s, the Foresters and the Holy Name Society and in earlier years actively engaged in civic affairs. Msgr. Henry Scharphoff will offer the Solemn Requiem High Mass. Casket bearers will be nephews Edward Julson, Chicago; Dan Regan, Sturgis, S.D.; Peter Whalen, New Albin; William Clark, Charles Regan and Charles Whalen, of Waukon. Taken from a newspaper article of Allamakee County. No relation, no other information.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#147003) Donald F. Rose 1925-2007 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/allamakee/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=147003> AUTHOR: Diana Henry Die DATE: 2/19/2007 at 16:34:08 Surnames: ROSE,REINHARDT,GARRETT,DUNCAN,CARR,JOHNSON Donald Frank Rose, born April 9, 1925 in Postville, Iowa, passed away, February 8, 2007 in Youngtown, Arizona. Parents Arbie Rose and Hattie Reinhardt Rose. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Postville. He attended Grand Meadow rural school and graduated from Postville High School. At age 5, he moved with his family to a farm on Gunder Road where he farmed and lived after retirement. He also painted with his Grandpa Reinhardt, Fred and Harry Landt for many years. For several years he was an assessor in Grand Meadow Township. He helped Dr. Schneider at the Postville Sale Barn every Tuesday for years. He spent winters in Phoenix and Sun City, AZ, and in 2003 sold the farm and moved to Sun City, AZ. Don married Kathleen Duncan at St. Joseph's Church in Cresco, Iowa, on August 19, 1947. They had two children, Steven and Susan. He enjoyed playing and watching sports, fishing and listening to music. He was interested in history, antiques and wood working. Grandchildren were special to him. He was a member of the St. Bridget's Church in Postville and then Church of St. Joachim and St. Anne in Sun City. Don was preceded in death by a brother Merle, who died in infancy, his parents Arbie and Hattie Rose, brother-in-laws, Edgar Garrett and Angelo Duncan and sister-in-law Hazel Duncan. Don is survived by his wife, Kathleen, of 59 years, son Steven (Sue) Rose, of Peoria, AZ, daughter Susan (Jerry) Mauro of Phoenix, AZ, sisters Ivanell Carr, Jeanette (LaVern) Johnson of Postville, Iowa, grandchildren, Chris (Jill) Mauro, Kirby Mauro, Lindsey Rose, Brax Rose and great grandchild, Brenna Rose, sister-in-law Devota Garrett, brother-in-law Gene (Jeanette) Duncan and many other relatives and friends. A visitation will be held on Monday, February 12, 2007 from 6 - 7:00 P.M. at Menke Funeral home chapel, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ, services will be held Tuesday, February 13, 2007, at 10:30 A.M., at St. Joachim & St. Anne Catholic Church, 11625 N. 111th Ave., Sun City, AZ. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations me made to the Alzheimer's Foundation. Waukon Standard Internet Addition

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#146972) Donald Grant Sires 1906 - 1908 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/allamakee/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=146972> AUTHOR: Errin Wilker DATE: 2/19/2007 at 14:11:54 Surnames: SIRES,HAHN This week it becomes our duty as a writer to deliver as sad a message we have been called upon to do for some time. Donald Sires, the eighteen month old son of Mr. and Mrs. James Sires, and but flve days ago in the full bloom and vigor of health, now lies cold in death. Little Donald was taken by his grandparents to New Albin on Tuesday of last week, they wishing to have him with them for company. He was taken sick with whooping cough and bronchitis on the trip, and although all that medical skill and tender loving hands could do was done to save the little fellow, all efforts were unavailing, and on Sunday at 3 o'clock the bright little light went out, leaving an aching void in the home. Funeral was held from Mt. Hope church on Tuesday at eleven o'clock, burial taking place in the English Bench cemetery. To the bereaved young parents the sympathy of the entire community goes out in this, their hour of sorrow, also to the aged grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Sires. "Suffer little children to come unto Me." Source: Newspaper Clipping FULL NAME: Donald Grant Sires DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: 05 Oct 1906 in Dorchester, Allamakee County, Iowa DATE & PLACE OF DEATH: 12 Jul 1908 in New Albin, Allamakee County, Iowa PARENTS: James Grant & Sarah Jane (Hahn) Sires *NOTE* Feel free to contact me for more information on this family. Donald Sires was my great-uncle.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#146971) Martin Oleson/Christina Osburg <http://iagenweb.org/boards/allamakee/queries/index.cgi?rev=146971> AUTHOR: Shawna Hansen DATE: 2/19/2007 at 14:11:12 Surnames: OLESONOLSON,OSBURG According to A Pioneer History of Becker County, Minnesota, Martin Oleson came to America in 1866 and first settled in Allamakee County, Iowa. He was married in 1869 to Christina Osburg. On the 1870 census of Cuba, Becker County, he is shown with Christina and two Osburg boys (relationship not given). Christina was born about 1840 in Sweden. the two boys were: Louis Osburg, age 12 John Osburg, age 10, both born in Iowa. I have not been able to find any record of the marriage. Any help would be appreciated. Shawna Hansen Greeley, Colorado

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#146928) Julia M. Hammer 1945-2007 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/allamakee/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=146928> AUTHOR: Diana Henry Die DATE: 2/19/2007 at 09:51:10 Surnames: HAMMER,BILLY,WITTMAN,DEAL Julia Marie Hammer, 61, of Postville died Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. At her request, she was cremated and wished to have no services. Family and friends will have a memorial service in the future. Martin Funeral Home of Waukon assisted the family with services needed. Julia was born September 7, 1945 in Madison, WI, the daughter of Joe and Wilma (Billy) Wittman. She attended Madison schools until 10th grade and later received her GED. She was married three times throughout her life and had two children. She was able to travel throughout the U.S., Germany and the Bahamas. After her second divorce, she moved from Washington state to Waukon to be closer to family. Julia enjoyed working with people as a CNA and a cashier. She was employed by Wal-Mart until she was disabled by her illness. She enjoyed many things later in life. But most of all she enjoyed spending time with her granddaughter. She liked going to the boat on her birthday with her friends, spending time with family and friends, talking on the phone, playing cards, watching television, and eating out. Survivors include one daughter, Shiloh Deal, and one granddaughter, Gabrielle Julia Deal-Burch, of Postville; one brother, Joe Wittman and special friend Danielle of DeSoto, WI; two nieces, Melanie and Clare Wittman of DeSoto, WI; two aunts, Sister Ann Wittman of Wisconsin and Jackie Wittman of Florida; and numerous other cousins. Others that Julia considered family were Marcy Folsom and her sons Laen and Brenan of Waukon, Marsha Reisner and her daughters Nancy and Nikki and her son Trent of Waukon, Lisa LaBrec of Postville, and Ella Wilker of Postville. She was preceded in death by her parents and her son, James A. Snorek in 1973. Waukon Standard Internet Addition

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#146927) Gordon J. Engen 1926-2007 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/allamakee/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=146927> AUTHOR: Diana Henry Die DATE: 2/19/2007 at 09:48:42 Surnames: ENGEN,EHRIE,SOUTHWICK,SORUM Gordon "Gordy" James Engen, 80, of Waukon passed away Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007 at the Good Samaritan Center in Waukon. Funeral Services are being held Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at Hanson Funeral Home in Waukon, with Pastor Ken Kimball officiating. Interment will be at a later date. Visitation is being held Tuesday, Feb. 13 from 6-8 p.m. at Hanson Funeral Home. Gordy was born November 11, 1926 in Waukon to Selmer and Juliet (Ehrie) Engen. He completed eighth grade at Hanson Country School and was a member of Old West Paint Creek Lutheran Church. He worked as a farmer, used machinery dealer, trucker, and heavy machinery operator, and was a quarry specialist and a welder. He was very inventive and enjoyed problem solving on the job. He had a great love of the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He was an avid pool player. He enjoyed going to auctions and had a special interest and knowledge of antiques. He will be remembered for his ability to talk with anyone and really take an interest and care about them. In his retirement years, he especially enjoyed coffee and visiting with friends. Gordy is survived by his children, Larry (Jill) Engen of Prairie du Chien, WI; Doreen (Duane) Southwick of Elkader; Kenneth (Sandy) Engen of Monona; and James (Lori) Engen of McGregor; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Loretta Sorum of Decorah; nieces and nephews and their families; several cousins; and special friends Revelyn Lonning and Dominick Damiano of Waukon. He was preceded in death by his parents. Waukon Standard Internet Addition

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#146926) Kermit G. Kruger 1929-2007 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/allamakee/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=146926> AUTHOR: Diana Henry Die DATE: 2/19/2007 at 09:45:42 Surnames: KRUGER,WINKIE,ALEXANDER,SCHMIDT,RUNDLE,MCNITT,HANSON Kermit Kruger, age 77, of Calmar died Sunday, Feb. 11, 2007, at his home, following a sudden illness. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14 at the Calmar Lutheran Church in Calmar, with Rev. Norman Bauer officiating. Burial will be in the Zalmona Presbyterian Cemetery, rural Waukon. Friends may call from 3-7 p.m. Tuesday at the Schluter - Balik Funeral Home, French Chapel in Calmar, and after 10 a.m. at the church Wednesday morning. Kermit Grant Kruger was born June 7, 1929, the son of Arthur and Esther (Winkie) Kruger in Waukon. Kermit attended school in Waukon. He served in Korea from 1952-53. He was married to Sally Alexander in 1952 in California, and they later divorced. From 1954-55, Kermit worked at Earl Sunderman's Full Service Station inWaukon. From 1956-61, Kermit worked at the State of Iowa Maintenance Garage in Waukon. From 1961-85, he drove semi for Frana Beer in Calmar. Kermit married Viola Schmidt December 7, 1966 in New Hampton. Kermit loved horses and animals. Kermit's survivors include his wife, Viola Kruger of Calmar; one son, Ron Kruger of West Union; one daughter, Julie Rundle of Rohnert Park, CA; two sisters, Janice McNitt of Lake Zurich, IL and Ruth Hanson of Waukon; one brother, Merlin (Virginia) Kruger of Harpers Ferry; and his former wife, Sally Alexander of Corte Madera, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister in infancy. Waukon Standard Internet Addition

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#146922) Frances L. McMorrow 1916-2007 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/allamakee/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=146922> AUTHOR: Diana Henry Die DATE: 2/19/2007 at 09:41:33 Surnames: MCMORROW,REA,SEXTON,ONEILL Frances L. McMorrow, 90, of Waukon died Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007 at Barthell Eastern Star Nursing Home in Decorah. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Waukon with Fr. Joseph Schneider officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Waukon. Friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday , Feb. 19 at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon, where there will be a 4 p.m. scripture service. Frances Luella McMorrow was born October 12, 1916 in rural Waukon, the daughter of William and Bridget (Rea) McMorrow. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John the Baptist West Ridge Catholic Church in rural Waukon. Frances attended country schools in rural Allamakee County and graduated from Waukon High School. She farmed with her brother John in Union Prairie Township for many years before moving to Waukon in 1999. Frances was also a caregiver for her uncle John Patrick McMorrow for several years. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Frances enjoyed gardening and watching the Iowa Hawkeyes on television. Survivors include a sister, Yvonne Sexton of Ridgeway; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, John and James McMorrow; and a sister, Eleanor O'Neill. Casketbearers are John, Patrick and David Sexton, Dan and Greg O'Neill, and Steve Laures. Waukon Standard Internet Addition

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#146921) Lawrence Protsman 1927-2007 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/allamakee/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=146921> AUTHOR: Diana Henry Die DATE: 2/19/2007 at 09:38:29 Surnames: PROTSMAN,SANDRY,EARLY,BETTEEN,YOHE Lawrence "Dutch" Protsman, age 79, of Lansing died Sunday morning, Feb. 11, 2007 at his home in Lansing. There will be no formal services, friends and relatives are welcome to stop by the house to visit with the family at their convenience. The Thornburg Hanson Funeral Home in Lansing is assisting the family. Dutch was born in Lansing December 9, 1927 to Albert and Ferne (Sandry) Protsman. He was a veteran, having served in the Army Air Corps during WWII. He married Noel Early June 3, 1948 in Biloxi, MS at Keesler Air Base. He retired from the U.S. Post Office in 1988, having been a Rural Mail Carrier for 25 years. Over the years he had been a volunteer fireman, managed the Lansing Mudcats Baseball Team, and was a reserve police officer, Past President of the School Board, a Boy Scout Leader, and a former Mason. Dutch is survived by his wife, Noel Protsman of Lansing; three children, Stephen (Kathleen) Protsman of Austin, TX, David (Vicky) Protsman of Decorah, and Lisa (Tom) Batteen of Box Elder, SD; eleven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one sister, Alvina Yohe of Caledonia, MN. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Norbert and Albert, Jr. Waukon Standard Internet Addition

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#146916) James L. Mooney <http://iagenweb.org/boards/allamakee/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=146916> AUTHOR: Diana Henry Die DATE: 2/19/2007 at 09:28:26 Surnames: MOONEY,KERNAN,HURM,ONEILL,WEEKS,OREGAN James L. Mooney, 85, died peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loving family, Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, Feb. 10 at Immaculate Conception Church in Lansing, with burial in Gethsemane Cemetery, where military rites were accorded by the Beck - Glenn - Strong Post # 50 of the American Legion and the Gustav F. Kerndt Post # 5981 of the VFW. James was born November 29, 1921 to Eugene and Celia (Kernan) Mooney. He was a veteran and served with the U.S. Army in WWII. Just as his grandfather Michael, who came from County Meath, Ireland, and his father Eugene, James farmed the fertile soil of northeast Iowa with his brothers Cyril and Vince. He married Elaine Hurm September 17, 1955. He was a devoted Catholic, an ardent Democrat, a past volunteer for the Lansing Ambulance service, and a member and former Commander of the local VFW. James was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Gerald (Ida), Ray and Vince. James is survived by his wife of 51 years, Elaine; their children, Connie (Greg) O'Neill, of Bend, OR, Cathy of Lansing, Dan (Renee) of New Albin, Dave (Sheryl) of Lansing, and Dawn (Roger) Weeks of LaCrosse, WI; and five granddaughters and five grandsons. He is also survived by his brother, Cyril (Leona); sister Mary Rita (Joseph) O'Regan; and sisters-in-law Mary Mooney and Rosemary Mooney. Waukon Standard Internet Addition