This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#270620) Early Clayton co Settlers & the Winnebago Indians <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/documents/index.cgi?rev=270620> AUTHOR: S. Ferrall - IA DATE: 3/15/2010 at 19:36:23 Surnames: LANDERS,CHUNKTON,HARTGE,HUMPHERY,KONAGO,WINNEBAGO,SAC,FOXES,BLACK HAWK,CASS,LODOMILLO,LITTLEPORT,ELKPORT,FORD Experiences of the Early Clayton county Settlers with the Winnebago Indians When the first settlers came

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#270616) John Foster Thompson <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/biographies/index.cgi?rev=270616> AUTHOR: S. Ferrall - IA DATE: 3/15/2010 at 19:25:43 Surnames: THOMPSON,SPAULDING,CLARK Thompson, John Foster, banker; lawyer; born near

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#270610) Giles VanHooser 1835-1905 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=270610> AUTHOR: S. Ferrall - IA DATE: 3/15/2010 at 19:11:56 Surnames: VANHOOSER,WILSON Giles VanHooser, well known in

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#270449) Dale Gilson 1932-1989 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=270449> AUTHOR: Mary Durr DATE: 3/14/2010 at 20:09:10 Surnames: AMUNDSON,GILSON,DALY,WALTERS,GREGOR,MILLER,ALDREDGE,ROSELL,DRAHN,REEDER,STEINER Services for Dale Gilson, 59, were held August 25 at Grace Lutheran Church in Prairie du Chien. Rev. Douglas Bode officiated and interment was at Clarinda. He was a Korean War veteran and military rites were held in Clarinda. Dale died August 22 at Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. He was born June 29, 1932 at Postville, the son of Orrie and Mary Amundson Gilson. He married Jean Daly in 1958 at LaCrosse. He married Marles Walters at Maryville, Mo. >From 1966 to 1979 he was a correctional supervisor at the Iowa Men's Reformatory. He then worked at Luster Heights until his retirement this year. Survivors include his wife, Marles; two daughters, Heidi of Prairie du Chien and Mary Gregor of Maquoketa; a step-daughter, Dee Miller of Alameda, Calif.; four sons, Mike of Wyoming, David of Oxford Junction, Danny of Maquoketa and Eric in Germany; eight grandchildren; five sisters, Dorothy Aldredge and Norma Rosell of Decorah, Myrtle Drahn of Monona, Carol Reeder of Waukon and Delores Steiner of McHenry, Ill.; and two brothers, John of Waukon and Lawrence of Eitzen, Minn. Postville, Iowa newspaper of the time clipping, hand dated 1989, from my mother's obituary collection. SUBMITTER IS NOT RELATED AND HAS NO FURTHER INFORMATION !!

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#270395) Milo Harold Gisleson 1911-2004 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=270395> AUTHOR: Mary Durr DATE: 3/14/2010 at 16:50:18 Surnames: AMUNDSON,GISLESON Funeral services for Milo Gisleson were held Monday, April 12, 2004, at 1:00 p.m. in the Marion Lutheran Church at Gunder, Iowa. The Reverend Marshall E. Hahn officiated. The Schutte Funeral and Cremation Service of Clermont was in charge of arrangements. Burial was in the church cemetery. Casket Bearers were David, Todd and Jason Winter, Tommy Landsgard, John Christensen and Keith Marschel. Milo Harold Gisleson was born July 31, 1911, in Clayton County, near Elgin, Iowa, to Ole H. Gisleson and Gunda Bergitte Amundson. He passed away Thursday, April 8, 2004, in the Good Samaritan Center at West Union, Iowa. He had reached the age of 92 years, 8 months, and 7 days. Milo attended the Vellersven School District No. 6. He lived and worked on the family farm located near Gunder all of his life. Milo was a lifetime member of the Marion Lutheran Church in Gunder. He moved to Clermont in 1989. Milo had been a resident of the Good Samaritan Center in West Union since May 1, 2003 Hunting, fishing, gardening, and traveling were some of Milo's favorite activities. He was an avid reader and had a significant interest in native American history. He donated his extensive collection of arrowheads to the Clermont Museum for everyone to see and enjoy. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ole and Gunda, a brother, Otto, and a niece, Eleanor Naylor. Surviving are two nieces, Joann (Gerald) Winter of Bella Vista, Arkansas, and Kathleen Berg of Anaheim, California, seven great nieces, three great nephews, and 25 great, great nieces and nephews, and other relatives and friends. Postville, Iowa newspaper of the time clipping from my mother's obituary collection. SUBMITTER IS NOT RELATED AND HAS NO FURTHER INFORMATION !!

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#270393) Chad Alan Farmer 1974-1993 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=270393> AUTHOR: Mary Durr DATE: 3/14/2010 at 16:47:02 Surnames: HOOK,NURRE,FARMER,CHRISTELEIT Funeral services for Chad Alan Farmer, 19, were held Saturday, July 24, 1993, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Elkader. Rev. Thomas W. Rhomberg officiated the service with burial in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Elkader. Honorary pallbearers were Dan Larson, Clem Messerli, Brian Erickson, Shawn Peterman, Thomas Nolan, Chris Waterman and Travis Farmer. Pallbearers were Joseph M. Tibbott, Wesley L. Hall, Dale J. Steen, Daniel R. Olson, Jr., James G. Bodensteiner and Shad M. Lonergan. Chad Alan Farmer was born May 30, 1974, at the Delaware County Memorial Hospital, Manchester, the son of John H. Farmer and Barbara (Hook) Nurre. He grew up in Elkader and graduated from Central Community School in 1992. While in high school he participated in football, wrestling, was class president three years and student Boyd president one year. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and being with friends in his spare time and collected farm machinery as a hobby. Currently he was working at Atwood Industries in West Union. He was a member of the Company B 1st Battalion 133rd Infantry National Guard unit out of Oelwein for the last two years. Chad Farmer died Wednesday, July 21, 1993, near Elkader of injuries sustained following an auto accident. Survivors include his parents; one sister, Sherri Farmer of Strawberry Point; and a half-brother, Dustin Nurre of Greeley; grandparents William and Dorothy Farmer of Prairie du Chien, Wis., and Russell Hook of Greeley; and a nephew, Derek Nolan of Strawberry Point. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Elsie Hook. _____________________________________________________________________ TRAGIC ACCIDENT CLAIMS LIVES OF 2 LOCAL TEENAGERS Funeral services for two young victims of a tragic car accident Wednesday, July 21, were held this past week. Services for 17-year-old Tammy Christeleit were held Sunday in the Central High School gymnasium. Services for 19-year-old Chad Farmer were held Saturday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. The two-vehicle accident which claimed the lives of the two young people, both recent graduates of Central High School, occurred at approximately 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 21. According to the Iowa Highway Patrol, the vehicle driven by Chad Farmer was eastbound on county road C2W about two miles southwest of Elkader. His vehicle crossed the center line and struck the vehicle driven by Tammy Christeleit. Both were killed in the crash. Gunder, Iowa area newspaper, possibly the Monona Billboard, clipping from my mother's obituary collection. SUBMITTER IS NOT RELATED AND HAS NO FURTHER INFORMATION !!

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#270391) Mrs. HENRY (Lena Drews) GRUEL 1887-1971 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=270391> AUTHOR: Mary Durr DATE: 3/14/2010 at 16:41:43 Surnames: GLAW,DREWS,GRUEL,HARNACK,ENGELHARDT Mrs. Henry Gruel Funeral Services Funeral services for Mrs. Henry Gruel, 84, were held Wednesday morning, June 30, at 10:30 o'clock at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran church with Rev. R. E. Langholz officiating. Burial was in the Farmersburg and Wagner cemetery. Mrs. Gruel died Monday, June 28, at Memorial hospital in Prairie du Chien. As Lena, she was born the daughter of John and Friedericke (Glaw) Drews, Feb. 26, 1887 in Garnavillo township, Clayton county. She was baptized May 28, 1887, at St. Peter Lutheran church in Garnavillo when Rev. Somerlad was pastor and was confirmed at St. John Lutheran church in Farmersburg, March 31, 1901. She attended the elementary school at Farmersburg. She was married to Henry Gruel of Farmersburg, Feb. 20, 1908. They farmed in the Monona, Farmersburg area. Mr. Gruel died in 1952. In 1960 she moved to Monona, living with her son, Floyd, until 1969. In April of that year, she moved to the Carriage house in McGregor, where she continued to live until the time of her death. She was a member of St. Paul Ev. Lutheran church in Monona and a member of Peace circle of the Women of the Church. Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband, two daughters who died in infancy, one in 1911 and the other in 1913, and three sisters, Mrs. Henry (Bertha) Harnack, Mrs. John (Rika) Engelhardt, and Mrs. William (Anna) Gruel. Honorary pallbearers were Eilmer H. Lenth, Harry Schievelbein, Louis Breitsprecher, Herbert H. Lenth, Harvey Debes, Edward Bush, and Hurbert Lenth. Active casket bearers were Eugene B. Miller, Virgil Kurth, Dayton Marfilius, Calvin Henkes, Lindall Schievelbein, and Herb Zurcher. Postville, Iowa newspaper of the time clipping, hand dated 1971, from my mother's obituary collection. SUBMITTER IS NOT RELATED AND HAS NO FURTHER INFORMATION !!

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#270389) Mrs. HERMAN F. (Minnie Koss) GRUEL 1872-1946 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=270389> AUTHOR: Mary Durr DATE: 3/14/2010 at 16:39:10 Surnames: KOSS,GRUEL,LENTH Mrs. Herman F. Gruel Passes Away at Luana Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at two o'clock in St. John's Lutheran church in Luana for Mrs. Herman F. Gruel who passed away at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday following an illness of several months. She was 73 years old. The Rev. Paul A. Adix will officiate at the services and interment will be in the Luana cemetery. Mrs. Gruel was born at Garnavillo as Minnie Koss on November 28, 1872. She was married to Herman F. Gruel at Garnavillo February 16, 1897, and to them were born three children, Alvin of Postville, Viola (Mrs. Wilbert Lenth) of Monona, and Wilbert Gruel of Decorah, who with the husband survive, as do seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The Gruel family made their home at or near Luana for many years. Postville, Iowa newspaper of the time clipping, hand dated 1946, from my mother's obituary collection. SUBMITTER IS NOT RELATED AND HAS NO FURTHER INFORMATION !!

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#270386) Robert C. Garms 1924-1996 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=270386> AUTHOR: Mary Durr DATE: 3/14/2010 at 16:33:52 Surnames: RUSSELL,GARMS,ROSE,LOONEY,PETERSON Robert C. Garms, 72, of Dubuque, died October 5, 1996, at his home following a short illness. Funeral services were Thursday, October 10, 10:30 a.m. in Dubuque with the Rev. Steven D. Clingman, pastor of St. Peter Lutheran Church officiating. Burial was in Smithfield Cemetery, rural Monona, with the Rev. Christopher Staley, pastor of St. John Lutheran, Luana, conducting the committal service. He was born March 9, 1924 at Monona, son of Robert W. and Harriet (Russell) Garms. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Monona and was a graduate of Monona High School. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during WW II. Following his military service he married Laurene Rose, December 30, 1949. They moved to Dubuque in 1950 where he worked as a machinist at the Adams Co., and retired after 32 years. At the time of his death, he worked at St. Stephen's Food Bank. Surviving are his son, Dan (Jeanne) Garms, Barrington, IL; his grandchildren, Gabe, Matt and Elliott; and two sisters, Gloria Looney, Postville, and Joanne Peterson, Waterloo. He was preceded in death by his wife Laurene in March 1987; son Mark, July 1963; and brother Russell, September 1987. Postville, Iowa newspaper of the time clipping from my mother's obituary collection. SUBMITTER IS NOT RELATED AND HAS NO FURTHER INFORMATION !!

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#270382) Arlene Margaret (Lauer) Gulsvig Granby 1927-2002 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=270382> AUTHOR: Mary Durr DATE: 3/14/2010 at 16:26:48 Surnames: TRAPP,LAUER,GULSVIG,GRANBY,LOVELL Funeral services for Arlene Gulsvig Granby were held Monday, October 28, 2002, at 11:00 a.m. in the Marion Lutheran Church at Gunder, Iowa. The Reverend Marshall E. Hahn officiated. The organist was Joann Martins and special music was provided by Tara Moore, a granddaughter. Casket Bearers were Robert Schroeder, Gary Halvorson, Brent Parker, Travis Zellmer, Brandon Sebastian and Jeff Allen. Honorary Casket Bearers were David, Randy, Ronnie, Terry, Larry and Ferlin Lauer. The Schutte Funeral and Cremation Service of Postville was in charge of arrangements. Burial was in the church cemetery. Arlene Margaret (Lauer) Gulsvig Granby, the daughter of Peter and Hulda (Trapp) Lauer, was born February 3, 1927, in Fayette County near Eldorado, Iowa. She passed away Thursday, October 24, 2002, in the Good Samaritan Center at Postville, Iowa. She had reached the age of 75 years, 8 months, and 21 days. She was baptized in St. Peter Lutheran Church at Eldorado and confirmed there on March 17, 1940. Arlene attended elementary school and graduated from 8th grade in the Fayette County country school system. Due to her mother's illness, Arlene had to put her education on hold, during which time her father encouraged her to pursue her musical education. Arlene dedicated her time helping with the care of her mother and other family responsibilities. On June 15, 1946 Arlene was married to Almar Emil Lewis Gulsvig in the Stavanger Evangelical Lutheran Church at Ossian, Iowa. To this union two children were born, Gene and Linda. They lived in the Gunder and Postville area until the death of her husband, Almar, who died April 4, 1963. The family then moved to Waverly, where Arlene worked at various jobs, including the bakery and the Bremwood Children's Home. She was married to Bennette Granby, and they lived in Ames and Oelwein, then moved to the Albert Lea, Minnesota area, where Bennette passed away in 1981. Through her connection with the Glenville Church, she met her special friend, Harold Schell. Harold remained in her life to share her love of dancing, music, fishing, and travel, until his death in the fall of 1995. In 1996 Arlene moved to West Union, Iowa to be closer to her grandchildren. When her health began to fail in January, she moved to Postville to be with her daughter. On February 2, 2000 she became a resident of the Good Samaritan Center, where she shared her love of music by playing the piano for her friends and the staff. Arlene had a great love for her family, music, and animals. She especially loved her dog, Baby Face. She was a talented musician and could play almost any instrument, including clarinet, accordion, and piano, and had given piano lessons as well. She crocheted and knitted and taught many young people in the skill of needle work. Arlene had worked at Gordanier Cleaners in Postville. Through the years, she also worked in many homes as a home health care provider. Arlene was a member of the Glenville Lutheran Church and the Women of the Church at Glenville, Minnesota. She played the organ there for several years. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, Almar and Bennette, and a special friend, Harold Schell, and two brothers, Ralph and Clare Lauer. Surviving are her children, Gene Gulsvig of Forest City, Iowa, and Linda and her husband, Gerry Lovell of Postville; two grandchildren, Tara Elaine Moore of Postville and Joshua William Moore of Waterloo, one great grandchild, Mason Donovan Powell of Waukon, one brother, Leslie R. (Francis) Lauer, nephews, Randy (Connie) Lauer, Ronnie Lauer, Terry (Sheri) Lauer, Larry (Chris) Lauer, and Ferlin Lauer, all of West Union, Iowa. Dennis Lauer of Texas, David (Lynn) Lauer of Cedar Rapids, and several great nieces and nephews. Postville, Iowa newspaper of the time clipping from my mother's obituary collection. SUBMITTER IS NOT RELATED AND HAS NO FURTHER INFORMATION !!

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#270310) Find Obituary <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=270310> AUTHOR: Ron Budden DATE: 3/14/2010 at 12:44:32 Surnames: RESSEL Could anyone find an obituary of my greatgrandmother Augusta Ressel buried November 10, 1916 in Council Hill Cemetery in Clayton Co.Iowa THANK YOU VERY MUCH RON

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#270185) Orville Elmer Ernest Ruckdaschel 1930-2010 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=270185> AUTHOR: Mary Durr DATE: 3/13/2010 at 18:44:43 Surnames: IHDE,RUCKDASCHEL,LAUWAERT,KNUTH,DOERRING,TIMMERMAN,CHRISTOFFERSON,HALVERSON Orville Elmer Ernest Ruckdaschel, 79, Monona, Iowa, formerly of Postville, Iowa, died Tuesday, January 26, 2010, at the Great River Care Center in McGregor, Iowa, following a brief illness. Orville was born on July 2, 1930, in rural Clayton County Iowa to Victor and Welma (Ihde) Ruckdaschel. He attended Springfield Country School. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II until he was honorably discharged. Orville was united in marriage to Maria Lauwaert on November 28, 1958, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. The couple lived in Postville, Iowa, and then moved to Mesa, Arizona in 1972, where Orville worked for Caterpillar as a mechanic. They moved to Monona, Iowa, in 1983, and Orville drove truck until he retired in September 2000. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Postville, Iowa. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Survivors include two sisters, Betty (Donald) Knuth, Ankeny, Rose Marie Doerring, Monona; one sister-in-law, Betty Timmerman, Decorah and a host of other family and friends. Orville was preceded in death by parents, his wife, Maria, on July 22, 2000; one brother, Earl Ruckdaschel; two step-sisters, Ileta Christofferson, Eunice Halverson; one step-brother, Merrill Dean Ruckdaschel and two nephews. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2010, at 11:00 am at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Postville, Iowa. The Rev. Steve Brackett will officiate. Burial will follow in the Postville Cemetery in Postville, Iowa. Schutte-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Postville, Iowa, is in charge of arrangements. Extracted from a funeral brochure. Posted for genealogical purposes, contributor is not related.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#270182) Mariella (Olive) Scott Miller 1933-2010 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=270182> AUTHOR: Mary Durr DATE: 3/13/2010 at 18:38:15 Surnames: HOMAN,OLIVE,SCOTT,MILLER,GUNDACKER,QUANDAHL,SMITH,CORLETT Visitation was from 9:00 a.m. until Mass Time January 22, 2010 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Elkader, IA. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. January 22, 2010 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church , Elkader, for Mariella Miller, who died January 18, 2010. Burial was in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Elkader. Leonard Funeral Home assisted the family. Mariella Miller, 76, of Elkader, died Monday, January 18, 2010, at Central Community Hospital in Elkader. Mariella Olive Scott Miller was born July 25, 1933, to Mel and Lois (Homan) Olive in Corning, IA. Mariella graduated from Corning High School in 1951. She married Bill Scott in 1952. To this union, three children were born. After the death of her husband in 1963, Mariella married John Miller in Elkader, IA. This brought the blended “Brady Bunch” family up to six children. Mariella was a member of St. Joseph’s Church, St. Joseph’s Guild, St. Joseph’s Crafters and was the sexton of St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Mariella and John Miller were the owners of the Fashion Shoppe and J & M Spirits for many years in Elkader. She loved to play cards, marbles, crafting and spending time with her family and friends. She especially loved her past bridge club and euchre club friends. Survivors include her children, Becky (Corby) Gundacker of Elkader, Sidney (Rhonda) Miller of Winter Springs, FL, Mike (Janet) Miller of Winston Salem, NC, Jane Scott (Arlan) Quandahl of Monona, Jill (DeeJay) Smith of Land O’ Lakes, FL; twelve grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and son-in-law, Rick Corlett of Farmersburg. Preceding her in death were her parents; husbands, Bill Scott and John Miller; daughter, Marcia Corlett and brothers Carlton Olive and Russell Olive. Extracted from a funeral brochure. Posted for genealogical purposes, contributor is not related.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#270181) Debbie Sue Meyer 1957-2010 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=270181> AUTHOR: Mary Durr DATE: 3/13/2010 at 18:29:07 Surnames: SASS,HENKES,MEYER,DODD,SANDBERG,FEICKERT,KRUSE,JOHANNINGMEIER,MILLER,JURGING,SCHRADER Memorial services were held at 11 am January 22, 2010 at Norway Lutheran Church, rural St. Olaf, Iowa for Debbie Sue Meyer, who died January 18, 2010. Debbie Sue Meyer, 52, of Monona, Iowa, died Monday, January 18, 2010, at the Methodist Hospital, Rochester, MN, following a brief illness. Debbie was born on August 4, 1957, Prairie du Chien, WI, to Calvin and Shirley (Sass) Henkes. She graduated from MFL High School with the class of 1975. Debbie was united in marriage to Brian Meyer on September 4, 1976, at St. John Lutheran Church, Farmersburg, Iowa. Three children were born to this union. Debbie and Brian started farming east of Monona, Iowa following their marriage. She took great pride in their farm, raising pigs and watching Nicholas and Phillip become involved in the farming operation. Debbie could be found outside tending to her flowers, mowing her lawn and helping on the farm. She enjoyed listening to Shannon play the piano at home, at school and at Norway Lutheran Church. Her favorite summer past time was going on “Family Vacations” to the Clayton County Fair, where she would watch Nicholas, Shannon and Phillip show livestock. She felt truly blessed by the addition of her grandchildren and she brought as much joy into their lives as they did into hers. Debbie enjoyed looking at life through their eyes and the focus of her life was to always be there for her children and grandchildren. Debbie looked forward to Sunday morning church, picnics in the woods and going on her walks. She would go out of her way to help her extensive family and friends. She was also a committee member of Clayton County FSA for eleven years and worked at Clayton County Recycling. Debbie always had a smile on her face and took great pride in everything she did; she appreciated the simple things in life. Survivors include her husband, Brian Meyer, Monona; her mother, Shirley Henkes, Luana; three children, Nicholas (Elsie) Meyer, Monona, Shannon (Wyatt) Dodd, McGregor, Phillip (Amanda) Meyer, Monona; four grandchildren, Willem and Sullivan Dodd and Aidan and Charlotte Meyer; five sisters, Deanna Sandberg, Rockford, IL, Marsha (Lloyd) Feickert, Marion, Sheryl (Steve) Kruse, Hiawatha, Janice (Rick) Johanningmeier, Monona, Jeanne (Paul) Miller, Luana; two brothers-in-law, Bill Jurging, Cedar Rapids, Dave Schrader, Clear Lake, and many nieces and nephews. Debbie was preceded in death by her father, Calvin Henkes and two sisters, Connie Jurging and Carmen Schrader. Extracted from a funeral brochure. Posted for genealogical purposes, contributor is not related.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#270180) Clifford George "Pops" Palas 1924-2010 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=270180> AUTHOR: Mary Durr DATE: 3/13/2010 at 18:24:36 Surnames: WILKER,PALAS,ERICKSON,BERGAN,MOHNING,WALTERS,FRYE Funeral services were held at 11 am January 23, 2010 at Peace United Church of Christ in Elkader, Iowa for Clifford George Palas, who died January 19, 2010. Burial will be in the East Side Cemetery at Elkader. Leonard Funeral Home assisted the family. Clifford George “Pops” Palas, 85, of Elkader, died Tuesday evening, January 19, 2010, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. Clifford left this world surrounded by family to begin his reunion with family that preceded him in death. He was born to Luver and Esther (Wilker) Palas on July 5, 1924, in rural St. Olaf. Clifford was raised on his parent’s farm near St. Olaf, receiving his education at a neighboring country school. He served in the Army Air Corp near the end of World War II, a service he took great pride in. He led a life of consistent sharing, laughter and kindness. He made it his mission to bring a smile to the face of everyone he met. Clifford raised his family with his values of integrity, honor and a strong work ethic through some challenging times. During his working career, he gained experience in a number of professions, including farming, heavy construction, home building and in his retirement, worked for the City of Elkader – supervising the City Park, which provided Cliff with what he called his golden years of work and pleasure, all rolled into one. Clifford was a mentor for many as a supervisor in many roles, always leading by example with core values that he verbalized as, “close is not good enough, doing things right the first time, respect those you work with” and many other values. He spoke only as needed and said in those few words volumes about the values in which he lived his life. Clifford was united in marriage to Norma Erickson on November 14, 1947. Survivors include his companion, Florence; his daughter, Lori (Dennis) Bergan of Elkader; sons, Brian (Carole) Palas of Ely, Mark (Cindy) Palas of Ely, David (Theresa) Palas of Volga, Ronald (Denise) Palas of Arlington, Gary (Sandee) Palas of Cedar Rapids; his sisters Julaine (Roger) Mohning of Monona and Jennadine Walters of Ankeny; fifteen grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding him were his parents; his wife Norma, two brothers Lavern and John Palas and his sister, Yvonne Frye. Clifford’s family extends Great Appreciation and Thank You to the Nurses, Doctors, and Staff at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. The level of care and compassion Clifford and Family received during these past weeks was touching to say the least. What you do each day represents the Very Best Skill and Caring. Extracted from a funeral brochure. Posted for genealogical purposes, contributor is not related.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#270178) Loretta Tesar 1937-2010 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=270178> AUTHOR: Mary Durr DATE: 3/13/2010 at 18:18:11 Surnames: HAVLICEK,LESTINA,TESAR,SCHWARZ,STICKFORT,MARLIE,LENTH,LOONEY AMBROSE Loretta I. Tesar, age 73, of Prairie du Chien, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2010, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. She was born January 11, 1937, in Monona, Iowa, the daughter of Frank and Emma (Havlicek) Lestina. She married Clifford Tesar at St. Bridget’s Church in Postville, Iowa. He preceded her in death on June 26, 2005. Loretta was a member of the Parish Council of Catholic Women and worked in the Homebound Ministry. She worked in nursing for many years until her retirement. She enjoyed reading, crosswords, dancing and spending time with family and friends. “She was our center.” She is survived by a daughter, Lori (Paul) Schwarz of Wauzeka, Wis., two sons: Terry (Peggy) Tesar and Kevin (Kim) Tesar, both of Prairie du Chien; four sisters: Helen Stickfort of Garnavillo, Iowa, Donna Martie of Monona, Iowa, Marcy Lenth and June Looney, both of Prairie du Chien; four grandchildren: Kirk, Nick, Kristian and Kamryn, along with a great grandchild, Kadin. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, four brothers: Raymond, Jimmy, Charlie and Tommy Lestina; two sisters: Irene Ambrose and an infant sister, Stasia. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, January 16, 2010 at St. Gabriels Catholic Church with burial in the Calvary Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. McGregor, Iowa newspaper, NORTH IOWA TIMES, January 20, 2010 Posted for genealogical purposes, contributor is not related.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#270165) Mildred May Kruse 1918-2010 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=270165> AUTHOR: Mary Durr DATE: 3/13/2010 at 16:58:27 Surnames: FOLDMAN,HAMMOND,KRUSE,HANSEL,KRUGER,BOLSINGER Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. January 11, 2010 at Bethany Lutheran Church, Elkader, Iowa, with burial in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Clayton Center, Iowa, for Mildred May Kruse who died January 7, 2010. Leonard Funeral, Elkader, assisted the family. Mildred May Kruse, 91, of Elkader, died Thursday, January 7, 2010, at Central Community Hospital in Elkader. She was born July 11, 1918 in Manchester to Nate and Dora (Foldman) Hammond. Mildred grew up around the Communia and Edgewood area. Mildred worked for Myles Coonfare in the Garber/Elkader area where she met her future husband, William Kruse. On June 23, 1936, Mildred and William were united in marriage. They farmed the family farm in Pine Hollow, rural Garber, until they retired from farming in the early 70’s and moved to Clayton Center. Following William’s death, she moved to Elkader. She was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Elkader. She loved to quilt, play cards and dance. Vegetable and flower gardening were also things she enjoyed. Mildred is survived by five children, Irvin (Carol) Kruse of St. Olaf, Dorothy (late Loen “Jump") Hansel of Garber, William Jr. (Janet) Kruse of Guttenberg, Maxine (Clair) Kruger of Littleport, Kay (Jim) Bolsinger of Greeley; sixteen grandchildren; twenty-eight great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a brother, Alvin Hammond; a sister-in-law, Florence Hammond; niece, Barb Hammond; grandson, Darrell Ingles; granddaughter, Melissa Kruse and son-in-law, Loen “Jump” Hansel Extracted from a funeral brochure. Posted for genealogical purposes, contributor is not related.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#270082) Lawrence P. Heller 1933-2010 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=270082> AUTHOR: Mary Durr DATE: 3/12/2010 at 21:17:41 Surnames: HANNIG,HELLER,JOHNSON,FURLONG,PALMER Lawrence P. Heller, 76, of Colesburg, died Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, at the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital surrounded by his family. Visitation was Tuesday before services at the funeral home. Funeral services were Tuesday at Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Guttenberg. Rev. Marvin Bries conducted. Lawrence was born the son of Lawrence W. and Frances (Hannig) Heller on Dec. 1, 1933, in Dubuque. Lawrence graduated from Senior High School in Dubuque and served his country proudly during the Korean War in the U.S. Navy where he was aboard the USS Midway. After his honorable discharge, Lawrence was united in marriage with Anita Johnson on Aug. 9, 1958, at Sacred Heart Church in Dubuque. Together they were blessed with five children. Lawrence worked for John Deere Dubuque Works until his retirement in 1989 after 30 years of service. Lawrence tilled the land he lived on growing crops. He was also a dairyman until they switched to raising beef cows. Lawrence was a member of the John Deere Union. He had an admiration for the outdoors which included hunting, fishing, his horses, taking the grandkids out for a 4-wheeler ride and spending time with his family. Lawrence will be missed and loved by his wife of 51 years, Anita; five children, Randy (special friend, Denise) Heller of Guttenberg, Lori Heller of Warren, Ill., Sandra K. (Larry) Furlong of Dubuque, Timothy (Kim) Heller of Elkader and Dan (Jennifer) Heller of Cedar Falls; nine grandchildren; one sister, Joan (Bob) Palmer of Colesburg. He was preceded in death by his parents. Guttenberg, Iowa newspaper, THE GUTTENBERG PRESS, January 13, 2010 Contributor is not related and has no further information.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#270079) John Joachim Soost <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=270079> AUTHOR: Sharon Soost DATE: 3/12/2010 at 21:07:41 Surnames: SOOST My husbands family moved to Farmerburg in 1872 fron Germany. John Joachim Soost died out there and was later in the 1900's moved him from where he was buried to Hawarden, Iowa. But I was wondering if there could be an obituary of him someplace over their at Farmersburg, Iowa. His wife Katheryn Mary lived there until 1893 then moved to the Hawarden area. John died in 1896. Sharon Soost

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#270074) Mrs. William Monlux - d. 1888, age about 42 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=270074> AUTHOR: N. Wagner DATE: 3/12/2010 at 20:47:15 Surnames: MONLUX Died at her late residence in Wagner township, on Tuesday evening March 6th, 1888 of consumption, Mrs. William Monlux, aged about 42 years. Deceased was a native of Monroe, Wis., but had resided in this county many years. She leaves a husband and seven children to mourn her loss. The funeral will take place Saturday morning. Elkader Weekly Register - 8 March 1888