This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#151937) Re: Reunion <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=151937> AUTHOR: Sharon Larson DATE: 3/27/2007 at 01:00:06 Reply To: (#151479) Reunion Author: Sharon Larson Date: 3/24/2007 at 12:51:28 Surnames: WEST,WILLIAMS,COOK FELLER,FALB,SCHULD KAMINSKI,BOLAND,REIERSON,SIMONETT,MONTGOMERY

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#151519) Frank Ball ST died 1921 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=151519> AUTHOR: Clayton co. Coo DATE: 3/25/2007 at 03:04:30 Surnames: BALL Frank Ball, Sr., is dead at Arlington, Iowa, after a brief illness. His daughter and five sons survive. One of his sons is Dr. James William Ball, of Battle Creek, Iowa, who is well-known here having been graduated from the college of medicine, in 1911. The burial will be at Strawberry Point, where the estimable pioneer's wife sleeps. That city was the Ball family's longtime home. -Iowa City Press-Citizen, Monday, April 25, 1921

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#151508) Maria (Pepmeyer) Mohning 1827-1900 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=151508> AUTHOR: Linda Mohning DATE: 3/24/2007 at 19:17:12 Surnames: MOHNING,PEPMEYER,HARNACK,SCHULTE,FROMME,HEDEMANN Remsen Bell-Enterprise, May ?, 1900 -- Death of Mrs. Mohning Mrs. Hermann Mohning died on Friday last at the home of her son Henry Mohning, aged 73 years, 5 months and 26 days. Mrs. Mohning was born in Germany, her maiden name being Maria Pepmeyer. She was united in marriage in 1850 to Herman Mohning, who survives her. In 1852 she and her husband came to the United States and settled in Clayton county, where they resided until seven years ago when they came to Plymouth county and made their home with their sons. Mr. and Mrs. Mohning celebrated their golden wedding on the fourth of this month and all their children and a number of relatives were present on the occasion. Mrs. Mohning was held in high esteem by all who knew her. She leaves a husband and seven children. They are Henry and John Mohning, Mrs. Louis Harnack, Mrs. L.H. Schulte and Mrs.[Henry] Fromme of this county and Fred Mohning and Mrs. Heddleman [Hedemann], of Clayton county. All the family were present at her deathbed. The funeral was held on Monday at the German Lutheran Evangelical church, Rev. Hoeppner officiating and was very largely attended. [Maria (Pepmeyer) Mohning was born 18 Nov 1827, died 11 May 1900 and is buried in the Remsen City Cemetery, Remsen, Plymouth County, Iowa.]

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#151507) Herman Heinrich Mohning 1822-1906 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=151507> AUTHOR: Linda Mohning DATE: 3/24/2007 at 19:13:18 Surnames: MOHNING,PEPMEYER,HARNACK,SCHULTE,FROMME,HEDEMANN Remsen Bell-Enterprise, June ?, 1906 – Herman H. Mohning died at the home of his son Henry in Marion township at 10:30 a.m. Monday June 4, at the high age of 84 years. Decedent was born in Spenger, Germany, on the first day of May 1822. His wife died in May 1900 shortly after having celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of her union with her husband. Their matrimonial life of fifty years God blessed with nine children, two of them having died in former years and seven of them, three boys and four girls survive him. He leaves to mourn over his departure, three sons, Henry, John and Ferd [Fred] Mohning and four daughters, Mrs. Harnack, Mrs. H. Fromme, Mrs. L.H. Schulte and Mrs. Hedemann, twenty-two grand children, two of the grand children having passed before him to yonder field of bliss. The burial took place Thursday morning after the services in St. Paul church by Rev. Vehe. The attendance was large. [Herman Heinrich Mohning was born 1 May 1822, died 4 June 1906 and was buried in the Remsen City Cemetery, Remsen, Plymouth County, Iowa.]

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#151479) Reunion <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=151479> AUTHOR: Sharon Larson DATE: 3/24/2007 at 12:51:28 Surnames: WEST,WILLIAMS,FELLER,FALB,KAMINSKI,BOLAND,REIERSON,SIMONETT,MONTGOMERY We are planning a reunion for the 1st time in July. If you have any Questions,please feel free to e-mail me at address above. Sharon(West) Larson.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#151449) George L. Fischer funeral card <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=151449> AUTHOR: Dianne Heryford DATE: 3/23/2007 at 19:27:12 Surnames: FISCHER George L. Fischer died June 17, 1909 age 39Y 6M 18d (WPA cemetery records show burial is in Guttenburg City Cemetery)

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#151448) Johann H. Berns funeral card <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=151448> AUTHOR: Dianne Heryford DATE: 3/23/2007 at 19:21:39 Surnames: BERNS Johann Heinrich Berns Sept 20, 1817 May 29, 1889

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#151447) Anna M. Matt funeral card <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=151447> AUTHOR: Dianne Heryford DATE: 3/23/2007 at 19:18:58 Surnames: MATT Funeral Card of Anna Maria Matt Garnavillo Dec 23 1858 - Jan 8, 1892

Note: the 3 funeral cards (George L. Fischer, Johann H. Berns & Anna M. Matt) just posted to the Obituary Board include images of the actual cards. They are written in German. The card of Mr. Fischer also has a photo of him. http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi These cards are a great addition to the website records. If you'd like to share funeral cards, a photo of the deceased, image of a death certificate, etc. to any of the obituaries on the board please contact me. Sharyl Ferrall Clayton co. IAGenWeb coordinator http://iagenweb.org/clayton

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#151396) Mrs. FRANK (Dorothy Mae Looby)TROESTER 1925-2007 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=151396> AUTHOR: Volunteer DATE: 3/23/2007 at 12:23:26 Surnames: LEMKE,LOOBY,TROESTER,LANDT,UTTERBACK Dorothy Looby Troester Dorothy Mae Looby Troester, 81, of Waukon died Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon following a brief illness. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, March 7 at St. John Lutheran Church, Luana, with Rev. Lynn Groe officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Dorothy was born May 24, 1925 in rural Farmersburg to Charles F. and Althea (Lemke) Looby. She attended Eno Country School through the eighth grade. She was united in marriage to Frank A. Troester April 30, 1953. Two children were born to this union. Frank died suddenly in 1956. Dorothy enjoyed books, magazines, dancing, comedy shows, cats, embroidering, taking walks, ironing, baking and old time country music. Her favorite song was, "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain". She also loved spending time with her family and friends. Survivors include two sons, Dale R. Troester and Donald W. Troester of Marion; two sisters, Idella Landt of Monona and Patricia Looby of Marion; one sister-in-law, Vera Utterback of Bartlett, IL; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and two brothers, Charlton (Evelyn) Looby and Lyle (ElDonna) Looby. Casketbearers were Milo Doerring, James Walter, Gene Walter, Neal Landt, LaVerne Landt, and Alan Landt. Memorials may be directed to the American Diabetes Association. Waukon Standard and Postville Herald-Leader, March 14, 2007

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#151394) ARTHUR ADAM WAGNER 1904-1965 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=151394> AUTHOR: Mary Durr DATE: 3/23/2007 at 12:17:23 Surnames: WAGNER,LEUPOLD,BRUNS,KLINGMAN,SCHERF,SCHULTZ,IHDE Arthur Wagner Funeral Held Funeral services for Arthur Adam Wagner, 60, of Farmersburg, were held Saturday afternoon, May 22, 1965, at 2 o'clock at St. John Lutheran church at Farmersburg with Rev. R. H. Steege officiating. The body lay in state at the church from 1 o'clock until the time of the services. Burial was in the Lutheran cemetery at Monona. Mr. Wagner had been under a doctor's care for some time and had been in failing health since February. He suffered a stroke Sunday, May 16, while visiting at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Roy Klingman, at Volga, and was taken to the Elkader hospital where he died Wednesday noon, May 19, 1965. He was born the son of Adam and Christina, nee Leupold, Wagner, Dec. 20, 1904, in Weissenstadt, Germany, where he was baptized and attended both public and religious school. He became a communicant member of the Lutheran church through confirmation, April 17, 1918. He came to the United States in Dec. 1924, and came directly to the Monona community where he worked as a farm hand. On July 14, 1927, he was married to Lucille Bruns at Guttenberg and the couple moved to Giard where Mr. Wagner helped his father-in-law in a saw mill. Later they moved to Farmersburg where he was employed in a cheese factory and as Janitor of the Farmersburg Public school. Since 1948 he has worked as a brick layer and mason, belonging to the Bricklayers Local No. 1 at LaCrosse, Wis. Preceding him in death were his parents; two children, Karl and Jean, who died in infancy, and one grandchild. Surviving are his wife; three sons, Roger of Dubuque, Donald of Farmersburg, and David at home; four daughters, Mrs. Lee Roy (Delores) Klingman of Volga, Mrs. Lloyd (JoAnn) Scherf of St. Olaf, Mrs. Jerome (Elaine) Schultz of Luana, and Mrs. Myron (Mary Lou) Ihde of Monona; one brother Karl of Germany; one niece in Germany, and 15 grandchildren. Music at the services was provided by the church choir. Mrs. R. H. Steege was the organist. Mrs. Glen Walters and Alice Reardon were flower girls. Pallbearers were: Fritzie Mueller, Gus Lenth, Harold Kiple, Glen Walters, Arthur Wilker and Norman Sedlmayr. 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: (#151393) Mrs. JOSEPH (Amanda M. Koth) WALTER 1888-1986 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=151393> AUTHOR: Mary Durr DATE: 3/23/2007 at 12:13:38 Surnames: BUCKMAN,KOTH,WALTER,HENKES,CORMICK Amanda Walter Services Funeral services for Amanda Walter were held Monday, Feb. 10, 1986, at 11:30 a.m. at Schultz's Funeral Home, Monona, Iowa, with Rev. Gene Becker officiating. Pallbearers were Gene Walter, Ed. J. Walter, Leon Hoth, Timothy Walter, Eric Johanningmeier, and Joe Johanningmeier. Burial was in the Monona City Cemetery. Amanda M. Walter was born August 12, 1888 at rural Farmersburg, Iowa, the daughter of William and Sophia (Buckman) Koth. She was baptized in the Lutheran faith at Clayton Center, Iowa. She lived in a rural setting along with 2 brothers and 2 sisters, where they received their education in the rural school. On Jan. 30, 1907 she was united in marriage to Joseph Walter. To this union 2 sons were born. They lived on his home farm. She had said that "I was born a farmer and have always been healthy, so often took a man's place". She thought education was very important so was pleased that her sons received a good education. She was very proud of her sons, 6 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and 5 great great grandchildren. Preceding in death were her parents: her husband, Joseph, on October 14, 1959; 2 brothers, Ben and Al and 2 sisters, Mrs. George (Effie) Henkes, Mrs. Thomas (Lottie) Cormick. Surviving are her sons, Lester, his wife, Louise of Elkader and Kenneth and his wife LaVonne of Mesa, Arizona; 6 grandchildren; __ great grandchildren; and 5 great great grandchildren; a [and the rest is gone.] 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: (#151375) Stegzel and Mally <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=151375> AUTHOR: Nama Smith DATE: 3/23/2007 at 09:45:35 Surnames: STEGZEL AND MALLY I am hunting the parents of anna katherine stegzel in her obit it states she lived in clayton iowa in 1866 please email to [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#151327) Eugene Schroeder <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=151327> AUTHOR: Patricia Moreho DATE: 3/22/2007 at 13:39:31 Surnames: SCHROEDER,MEYER,MITTELSTED,PAUL,CORLETT,HARKIN,EVANS,FRANZEN Postville Herald-Leader Wednesday, March 14, 2007 Eugene Schroeder Funeral services for Eugene Schroeder were held Monday, March 12, 2007, at 11:00 a. m. in St. Paul Lutheran Church at Postville, Iowa. The Reverend Steve Brackett officiated. Special music was provided by the organist Joann Martins and soloist Ronald Meyer. The Casket Bearers were: Carrie Corlett, Mark Mittelsted, Johnathan Schroeder, Chad Schroeder, Steve Harkin, and Mike Mittelsted. The Honorary Casket Bearers were: Angie Harkin, Stacy Paul, Heidi Evans, Matt Corlett, Cory Evans, Melanie Schroeder, and Megan Schroeder. Burial was in the Pleasant View Cemetery at Castalia, Iowa. The Schutte Funeral and Cremation Service of Postville was in charge of arrangements. Eugene Louis Schroeder was born July 25, 1928, in the Postville Hospital to Herbert and Anna (Meyer) Schroeder. He passed away Friday morning, March 9, 2007, in the Good Samaritan Center at Postville, Iowa, at the age of 78 years, 7 months and 14 days. He was baptized and confirmed in the Zion Lutheran Church in Castalia, and attended the rural schools near his home. On April 17, 1949 Eugene was married to Luetta Mittelsted in St. Peter Lutheran Church at Eldorado, Iowa. To this union three children were born. Eugene lived his entire life on a farm three miles south of Castalia. He was active in the community and served on the Castalia Fire Department, the Lutheran Church Council and was a member of the Postville bowling league. Eugene enjoyed farming, which enabled him to observe the beauty of nature. He also liked to hunt and fish. He became a resident of the Good Samaritan Center in Postville in April of 2003. He is survived by his wife, Luetta, a son, Doyle and wife, Bonnie Schroeder, Castalia, Iowa, Eunice and husband, Ray Paul, Fayette, Iowa, and Lori Schroeder of North Liberty, Iowa. There are six grandchildren, Chad (Melanie) Schroeder, John (Megan) Schroeder, Carrie (Matt) Corlett, Angie (Steve) Harkin, Stacy Paul, and Heidi (Cory) Evans, and six great grandchildren, Abbie, Brennon, and Megan Harkin, Drew and Nathan Evans and Mollie Franzen. He is preceded in death by his parents. Eugene was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Postville.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#151236) FRANK ARTHUR WALTER 1888-1977 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=151236> AUTHOR: Mary Durr DATE: 3/21/2007 at 16:46:45 Surnames: JONES,WALTER,KURTH,LOOBY,KOTH Rites Held For F. Walter Frank Arthur Walter, son of Henry and Eva Jones Walter, was born February 24, 1888 in Clayton County, Iowa. He passed away in the Good Samaritan Home in West Union, Iowa on September 28, 1977. He spent many years of his life in the Farmersburg area and then moved to Fort Atkinson, Iowa where he worked as a mechanic for Julius Rausch until his retirement. He was united in marriage to Alma Kurth in 1910. There were four children born to this union: Eldo, Viola, Elma, and Alvin. Frank was instrumental in starting the Fort Atkinson Fire Department and helped them in many ways. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Alma, in 1973; three brothers, Joe, Earnest, and Earl; two sisters, Mrs. Richard (Gertrude) Looby, and Mrs. Alva (Maude) Koth; one son, Eldo, and two daughters, Viola and Elma. He leaves to remember him, his son, Alvin, of Arvada, Co.; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Clara Walter of Farmersburg and Mrs. Amanda Walter of Monona; nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Services were held at the Schultz Funeral Home in Monona, Iowa on October 1, 1977; conducted by Reverend Raymond W. Pacholke of the Garden City United Methodist Church. Music was a solo, "God Will Take Care of You", by soloist Merrill Womach. Interment was in the Farmersburg-Wagner Cemetery. 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: (#151234) GLEN CLARENCE WALTER 1902-1968 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=151234> AUTHOR: Mary Durr DATE: 3/21/2007 at 16:41:09 Surnames: BUCKMAN,WALTER,HUCKSTADT,HOTH,RUGLAND,LEETE Glen Clarence Walter Funeral services for Glen Clarence Walter, 65, of Farmersburg were held Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 23, at 1:30 o'clock at St. John Lutheran church in Farmersburg with Rev. R. H. Steege officiating. Burial was in the Farmersburg and Wagner cemetery. Mr. Walter was taken to a Prairie du Chien hospital early Monday morning, Oct. 7. Last week for several days it seemed as if he was on the road to recovery. Toward the end of the week, however, his condition took a turn for the worse and he died Sunday morning, Oct. 20, at about 11 o'clock. He was born a son of William and Sophie, nee Buckman, Walter in Wagner township, Oct. 24, 1902. He was baptized in Monona, July 14, 1903. He received his education in the Wagner township schools. He attended religious school at St. John Lutheran church in Farmersburg and was confirmed by Rev. Fred G. Braun, April 16, 1916. He was married to Emma Huckstadt, Feb. 15, 1926, at St. John Lutheran parsonage in Farmersburg by Rev. M. Peper. For 12 years they farmed on the George Walter farm, after which they moved to the present Glen Walter farm. They continued to live there until 1959 when they moved to their home in Farmersburg. He was an active member of St. John Lutheran church. He served on the church council for several terms. He also served on other committees at various times. He was a member of the Brotherhood until it disbanded. He was always ready to do his part in any project of church or community. Preceding him in death were his parents. Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Dwane (Joan) Hoth of Elkader; a son, James of Luana; two sisters, Mrs. John (Louise) Rugland of Elkader and Mrs. Ray (Ethel) Leete of Volga; one brother, Karl of Decorah and three grandchildren. Music at the services was provided by a quartet composed of Mrs. John Bissell, Mrs. William Readon, Jr., Mrs. Reuben Mueller, and Mrs. Orval Mueller, Mrs. R. H. Steege was the organist. Pallbearers were: Fritzie Mueller, Orville Tielbar, Arthur Burrack, Gordon Hanson, Otto Fascher, John Bossard, Harold Kiple and William Readon, Sr. Postville Herald newspaper clipping, hand dated 1968, 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: (#151233) Infant KYLE CLARK WALTER April to October-1977 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=151233> AUTHOR: Mary Durr DATE: 3/21/2007 at 16:33:15 Surnames: COLLINS,WALTER,HINMAN Kyle Walter Services Held Kyle Clark Walter, son of John and Robin Collins Walter, was born April 25, 1977 at Mason City, Iowa. He passed away October 2, 1977 at the age of 5 months and seven days. His life was but a short span of time yet he was loved and cherished by all those persons who knew him. He leaves to remember him his parents, John and Robin Walter; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Walter of Apache Junction, Ariz., and Mrs. and Mrs. Robert Collins of Luana; his great grandparents, Mrs. Carrie Hinman of Luana and Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Walter of Luana; other relatives and friends. A prayer service was held at the Schultz Funeral home with graveside services at the Luana City Cemetery conducted by Reverend Raymond W. Pacholke of the Garden City United Methodist Church of Monona. 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: (#150702) Obituary Look up Please <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=150702> AUTHOR: Patty Harris DATE: 3/19/2007 at 10:54:54 Surnames: HARRIS,COWEN Is there a kind soul on this list who could locate the obits for a Stephen C(rane) HARRIS born 9 Jul 1838 PA and died 5 Feb 1891 Clayton Co and his wife, Mary Ann (COWEN) HARRIS born 24 Sept 1842 PA and died 20 Mar 1899 Clayton Co. They are both buried in Bethel Cemetery. I'd really appreciate any help on this one. Thank you Patty [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#150578) Harold BORRETT & Icie BOWMAN <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=150578> AUTHOR: Andrew BROWN DATE: 3/18/2007 at 12:14:47 Surnames: BORRETT,BOWMAN,JONES Seek parents of: Icie Irene BOWMAN-BORRETT 1906-2002 Harold L. BORRETT 1904-1992 Buried Bethel Cemetery, Clayton Co, IA

Hi Helen: I'm in Chicago until 3/20; got in on 3/13. I went to Peoria for business and I marched in the St. Patrick's Day Parade yesterday. My grand-niece is coming in from Iraq this afternoon. She's in the Army. Regards, jim o'sullivan > Go to Ancestery.com You can find it there. > Don't know how the two Bowman's are related but if you have the census > should be able to figure it out. Probably cousins. > Helen Jennings > > > Important Note: > The author of this message may not be subscribed to the IAClayto list. If > you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL > link above and respond on the board. > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >