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

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#150554) Boardman TWP, Clayton Co., Iowa Church about 1841 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=150554> AUTHOR: LeRoy Atkins DATE: 3/18/2007 at 02:50:16 Surnames: GOULD,SINGER Looking for the nearest church in Boardman Township, Clayton Co., Iowa from the time my gg grandparents Herman Hiram Singer and Martha J. Gould were married in 1841 until they both were dead (perhaps 1867.)

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#150411) Mrs. CLARENCE (Ellen Erna Lorna Doeppke) ZURCHER 1 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=150411> AUTHOR: Mary Durr DATE: 3/15/2007 at 21:33:24 Surnames: FUNK,DOEPPKE,ZURCHER,PRITCHARD,BOSSARD,BENTE Ellen Erna Lorna Zurcher Ellen Erna Lorna Zurcher, daughter of Albert and Frieda (Funk) Doeppke, was born Sept. 1, 1922 at Clayton Center, IA. She received her education in the country school at Clayton Center. Ellen was united in marriage to Clarence Zurcher on Dec. 4, 1943 at St. John Lutheran Church, Farmersburg, IA. She was employed by Mississippi Valley in St. Olaf for three years. She enjoyed doing puzzles, baking, and shopping. Ellen died Wed., Jan. 12, 2000 at Prairie Memorial Hospital, Prairie du Chien, WI. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clarence, who died Nov. 29, 1996; and a grandson, Randy Zurcher. Survivors include a son, Robert (Brenda) Zurcher of Ellsworth, WI; a daughter, Rita (Gary) Pritchard of Farmersburg, IA; grandchildren, Tyrel & Erin Zurcher, Lee & Carrie Zurcher, Cory Pritchard, Lisa Pritchard, Robbie Zurcher; great grandchildren, Misty & Kayla Lenhardt, Ryan Pritchard and Dylan Gladwin; step-grandchildren, Cheryl (Rob) Supples, Cathy (Jerry) Crawford, and Melissa Pritchard; step-great grandchildren, Tabbitha, Colgon & Rose Supples, Jake Berry, Anthony Crawford, Jonathon & Joseph Pritchard; sisters, Dorothy (John) Bossard of Elkader, IA and Florence (Glenn) Bente of Postville, IA. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2000, 11 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Farmersburg, IA with burial at Farmersburg-Wagner Cemetery. Rev. Bruce Hanson officiated. Pallbearers were Lee Zurcher, Robbie Zurcher, Bobby Bossard, Cory Pritchard, Ron Bossard, Richard Bente. 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: (#150409) Mrs. CURTIS (Marie Kathryn Duwe) ZIEMAN 1922-1999 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=150409> AUTHOR: Mary Durr DATE: 3/15/2007 at 21:29:18 Surnames: SCHROEDER,DUWE,ZIEMAN,FORSSMAN,SUDOL,BLOCK,MEISNER,BERNHARD,BAADE,CHIAPPE Marie Kathryn Zieman Marie Kathryn Zieman, daughter of Walter and Christine (Schroeder) Duwe, was born April 13, 1922 at Monona, IA. She graduated from Monona High School in 1939. Marie was united in marriage to Curtis Zieman on January 20, 1940 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Monona, IA. Her hobbies included knitting, cooking, visiting and sports. She was active in the Ladies Aid. She enjoyed horseshoe pitching with Curtis. Marie died Monday, August 9, 1999 at the Prairie Health Care Center, Prairie du Chien, WI. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Curtis, who died February 14, 1983. Survivors include five daughters and their husbands: Sharon and John Forssman of Ames, IA, Dianne and Frank Sudol of Ferryville, WI, Cindy and Harvey Block of Aurora, IL, Kathy and Glen Meisner of Iowa City, IA, and Robin and Doug Bernhard of McGregor, IA; 15 grandchildren, LuAnn Van Weelden, Deborah Forssman Hill, Holly Forssman, Tim, Randy & David Sudol, Eric & Heather Block, Heidi, Alison & Ben Meisner, Nicole, Brandon, Abbey & Austin Bernhard; one great granddaughter; one brother, Kenneth Duwe and his wife LaVonne of Monona, IA; one sister-in-law, Ida Baade of Monona, IA; one brother-in-law, Ray Chiappe of Winnetka, IL; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Thursday, August 12, 1999, 11:00 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, Luana, IA. Pastor Christopher Staley officiated. Organist was Helmuth Landt and soloists were Pastor Staley and Alison Meisner. Honorary pallbearers were Chet Bente, Foster Koth, Elmer Radloff, and Marlin Schultz. Pallbearers were Brian Duwe, Tim Sudol, Randy Sudol, David Sudol, Ben Meisner, Bob Berns, Austin Bernhard, Brandon Bernhard, and Eric Block. Burial was in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Luana. Schultz's Funeral Home of Monona was in charge of services. 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: (#150404) Re: FREE newspapers to a good home! <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=150404> AUTHOR: Errin Wilker DATE: 3/15/2007 at 18:35:48 Reply To: (#149523) FREE newspapers to a good home! Author: Errin Wilker Date: 3/7/2007 at 14:04:47 Surnames: NONE The newspapers have been spoken for, and are on their way to a GREAT home! Keep your eye on the site, as I'm sure she'll post anything of interest to Clayton county! Happy researching! :) ~Errin P.S. Thanks for all the nice emails, ladies! It was great to hear from you, and nice to meet some fellow researchers.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#150321) Mrs. Fritz ( Anna Mahnke) Kalke <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=150321> AUTHOR: Patricia Moreho DATE: 3/14/2007 at 15:33:10 Surnames: KALKE,EBERHARDT,SCHUETY,SCHUTTE,KAMIN,HENNING,BAADE,HOTH,MAHNKE Clayton County Register, January 22, 1959 pg. 3 Thursday Mrs. Anna Kalke Funeral services were held Sunday, January 18, 1959, at 1 p.m. from the Witt Chapel, to Zion Lutheran Church at Clayton Centre, at 1:30p.m. with the Rev. J.H. Zarhusen officiating. Burial was in the new Clayton Centre Cemetery. Pallbearers were her sons, Hugo, Milo, Henry, Alvin and Harley and grandson, Edwin Kalke. Mrs. Anna Kalke daughter of Joachim and Dorothea (Hoth) Mahnke, was born May 27, 1870, in Read Township, Clayton County, Iowa, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clarence (Hulda) Baade, near Elkader, Thursday January 15, 1959, of apoplexy. Mrs. Kalke had been in failing health for the past five years and critically ill for the past two weeks. She was baptized shortly after birth by the Rev. F. W. Seifert and confirmed by him March 18, 1883, at the Zion Lutheran Church. Mrs. Kale was 88 years old and had spent her entire life in this community. She was married September 25, 1890, to Fritz Kalke at the Zion Lutheran Church, Clayton Centre. The Kalkes farmed for 41 years on a farm in Read township, adjoining the one now occupied by their son Harley. In 1931 they retired to another farm across the highway. After her husband's death in 1932, Mrs. Kalke continued to live alone on this farm until 1954, when she was no longer able to care for herself. From then on she made her home with some of her daughters. She was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Clayton Center, and its Ladies Aid. Mrs. Kalke was the last member of her immediate family, preceded her in death by her parents, two sisters, one brother, two infant daughters, Hattie and Emma, one grandson killed in action during World War II, and six great grandchildren. She is survived by eleven children, six daughters, Mrs. Louis (Elta) Eberhardt, Elkader, Mrs. John (Nelda) Schuety, Edgewood, Mrs. Elmer (Freda) Schutte, Guttenberg, Mrs. Eldo (Rena) Kamin, Charles City, Mrs. Marvin (Edna) Henning, Farmersburg, and Mrs. Clarence (Hulda) Baade, Elkader, five sons, Hugo, Elkader, Milo, Floyd, Henry, Rockford, Iowa, Alvin, New Richland, Minnesota, and Harley, Elkader, 33 grandchildren, 79 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. All of her children were able to attend her funeral, as were 31 of her grandchildren, along with some of her great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#150320) Fred Kalke <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=150320> AUTHOR: Patricia Moreho DATE: 3/14/2007 at 15:29:39 Surnames: KALKE,FRIEMAN,MAHNKE,EBERHARDT,SCHUETY,SCHUTTE,KAMIN,HENNING,BAADE,RUDD,FAYN Clayton County Register April 29, 1932 pg. 5 Thursday Fred Kalke Fred Kalke, who died last Thursday morning, April 21, was born in Lensing, in the province of Mecklenberg, Germany, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kalke, nee Frieman. In 1887, he came to America, with his parents, who settled in the neighborhood of Clayton Centre on the former Fred Lembke farm. Fifty years ago, he was confirmed in Clayton Centre on April 1882, by the late Rev. F.W. Seifert. His marriage to Miss Anna Mahnke occurred September 25, 1890, The young people then built up the home place where they resided for 41 years, rearing their children, to young manhood and womanhood---two children died in infancy. In 1931 they removed to their present home. He endured much suffering, in his lifetime, submitting to five different operations in 25 years, the last one on Sunday, April 17, in vain, to save his life. Death came at the age of 63 years, eight months, and 24 days. Those surviving to mourn his death are his widow, Mrs. Anna Kalke, the eleven children, Elta, wife of Louis Eberhardt, Garnavillo, Nelda, married to John Schuety, Osborne, Hugo, Elkader, Frieda, wife of Elmer Schutte, Guttenburg, Milo, Rudd, Rena wife of Eldo Kamin, Sioux City, Heinrich, Sheldahl, Edna wife of Marvin Henning, Farmersburg, Harley, on the home place near Elkader, Hulda, wife of Clarence Baade, Elkader, and Alvin, Rudd, his aged father, one sister, Mrs. Maria Fayn, Dubuque, and 21 grandchildren. His admisrable qualities as a citizen, husband, and father will long be remembered and he was well loved and respected by all who knew him. He was a member of the Zion's Lutheran Church, Clayton Centre. The esteem in which he was held was shown by the large attendance at the funeral which was held Saturday, April 23, at 1:30 p.m. from the home and in the church at Clayton Centre. Interment was made in the new cemetery, the Rev. B. F. Korte officiating.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#150318) Milton Malcom Kramer <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=150318> AUTHOR: Patricia Moreho DATE: 3/14/2007 at 15:00:43 Surnames: KRAMER,STEBOR,DAVIDSON,SMITH,COX,HANSON,JOHNSON,EBERHARDT,WENTZ Clayton County Register Wednesday June 14, 1995 pg. 8A Milton Malcom Kramer Funeral services for Milton Malcolm Kramer, 88, were held Monday June 12, 1995, at Peace United Church of Christ, Elkader. Rev. Lance A. Bentley and Rev. Bob Williams officiated the service with burial in Eastside Cemetery. Pallbearers were Dennis Eberhardt, Jerry Eberhardt, Louis Eberhardt, John Eberhardt and Jerry Gamm and Jeremy Gamm. Milton Malcom Kramer, was born December 17, 1906, at Elkader, Iowa, the son of Joe and Kate (Wentz) Kramer. He spent his entire life in the home in which he was born. He attended Elkader schools. April 15, 1936, he was united in marriage to Anna Mae Eberhardt at Garnavillo. Three sons were born to this union. Milton farmed over the years, worked at the Elkader Co-op for 23 years, and was custodian at the Eastside Cemetery in Elkader. He was a member of Peace United Church of Christ. He died after a long Friday, June 9, 1995, at Central Community Hospital, Elkader. Survivors include his wife Anna Mae, three sons, Milt L. and his wife Joanne of Manchester, Clyde L. and his wife Sandy of Des Moines, and Robert of Pella, five grandchildren, Valerie Hanson, Kerry Johnson, Jill Davidson, Lisa Kramer, Jeffrey Kramer, two step-grandchildren, Jackie Smith, ten great-grandchildren, three step-great-grandchildren, and a niece Kayelaine Cox and her husband John of Covina, California. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Clara Stebor.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#150317) LuVern H. Eberhardt <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=150317> AUTHOR: Patricia Moreho DATE: 3/14/2007 at 14:56:14 Surnames: EBERHARDT,FETTE,REIMER,KRAMER,WILKER,THOMPSON,CHASE,SCHUETY,KELEHER,ELVERS,ANDERSON,RINIKER,DENNLER,KALKE,CORDS Clayton County Register Wednesday July 18, 2001 pg. 10 LuVern Eberhardt Funeral services for LuVern H. Eberhardt, 70, rural Elkader, will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 18, 2001, at Peace United Church of Christ, Elkader, Iowa. Rev, Dan Driscoll will officiate with burial at East Side Cemetery, Elkader. Music will be provided by Jean Welsh, organist. Honorary pallbearers are Clyde Kramer, Ken Reimer, Doug Reimer, Burnell Thiese, Carlus Schuety, Pat Keleher, Don Elvers, Merlin Anderson, Tim Riniker, and Rober Dennler. Pallbearers are Milt Kramer, Bob Kramer, Ronnie Reimer, Mike Reimer, Dennis Eberhardt, and Jerry Eberhardt. Arrangements are by Leonard Funeral Home, Elkader. He was born June 6, 1931, in rural Clayton Centre, Iowa, son of Louis and Elta (Kalke) Eberhardt. He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church, Clayton Centre. He graduated from Elkader High School in 1949. In 1951, he joined the United States Navy and was honorably discharged in 1955 after which he attended Upper Iowa University. On November 22, 1958, he was united in marriage to Lucille Cords at Zion Lutheran Church, Clayton Centre. After returning home from the Navy, LuVern farmed in the Elkader area all his life. He enjoyed farming, his family, and the small things in life. He was a member of Peace United Church of Christ, the American Legion and the VFW. He died Friday, July 31, 2001, in his home after a long battle with leukemia. Survivors include his wife, Lucille of Elkader, two daughters, Betty (Terry) Wilker, West Salem, Wisconsin, and Becky (Bill) Thompson, Marion, two sons, Louis (Theresa) Eberhardt, and John Eberhardt, Elkader, eight grandchildren, Colin, Chase, and Sophia Wilker, Rachel and Kendra Thompson, Darci and Christi Eberhardt and one grandchild soon to be born, a sister, Anna Mae Kramer, Elkader, a sister-in-law, LaNida Eberhardt, Elkader, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Florence Fette, and Marie Reimer and two brothers, LeRoy and Floyd Eberhardt.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#150316) Mrs. Haldon (Marie D. Eberhardt ) Reimer <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=150316> AUTHOR: Patricia Moreho DATE: 3/14/2007 at 14:52:11 Surnames: MILLER,SCHOULTE,REIMER,WIETHORN,DINAN,SHEPPARD,MILLER,THORNTON,KALKE,KRAMER,FETTE Unknown paper Marie D. Reimer Funeral services for Marie D. Reimer, 80, Garnavillo, were held Thursday, July 29, 1999 at St. Peter Lutheran church, Garnavillo, with burial in Garnavillo City Cemetery. Pastor Gary Hatcher officiated. Honorary pallbearers were Shannon Dinan, Carmen Folluo, Tabatha Miller, Chuck Reimer, Johanna Reimer, Martin Reimer, Matthew Reimer, Missy Reimer, Rodney Reimer, Thomas Reimer, Joshua Schoulte, Amy Sheppard, Paula Thornton, Mike Wiethorn, and Richard Wiethorn. Pallbearers were Aaron Dinan, Nick Miller, Andy Reimer, Jason Reimer, Jennifer Reimer, Molly Reimer, Joleen Schoulte and Daniel Wiethorn. Arrangements were by Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home. Marie D. Reimer, was born March 13, 1919 on the family farm near St. Olaf, Iowa, daughter of Louis and Elta (Kalke) Eberhardt. Marie was baptized and confirmed at the Zion Lutheran Church in Clayton Center, attended Equity Country School and graduated from the Garnavillo High School in 1936. On November 25, 1937, she was united in marriage with Haldon Charles Reimer at the Zion Lutheran Church in Clayton Center. She was a homemaker and farmed with her family for many years. She was an active member of the Peace United Church of Christ in Elkader, teaching Sunday School for many years. Later Marie and Haldon joined the St. Paul's Lutheran Church where she was active in quilting and Ladies Aid groups. She enjoyed bowling, golf and many card games, especially bridge. She died Tuesday July 27, 1999, at the Priarie du Chein Memorial Hospital in Wisconsin after a long illness with cancer. Survivors include four daughters, Faye (Bill) Wiethorn, Monona, Susie (Jim) Dinan, Edgewood, Linda (Chris) Schoulte, Farmersburg, and Donna (Dan) Miller, Monona, four sons, Ronnie (Mary) Reimer, Garnavillo, Kenny (Alice) Reimer, Elkader, Douglas (Kathy) Reimer, Garnavillo, and Mike Reimer, Harpers Ferry, 23 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, one brother, LaVern Eberhardt, one sister, Anna Mae Kramer, both of Elkader. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Haldon, one son, Loren, one granddaughter, Sandra Wiethorn, one sister, Florence Fette, and two brothers, LeRoy and Floyd Eberhardt. Thank You The family of Marie D. Reimer wishes to thank friends and relatives for the love and support for Mom and her children during her recent illness and death. Special thanks to the Hospice and Nursing Staffs at the Prairie du Chein Memorial Hospital and Pastor Gary Hatcher for his many visits to Mom and being a very special friend to her. Ron and Mary Reimer Ken and Alice Reimer Faye and Bill Wiethorn Doug and Kathey Reimer Susan and Jim Dinan Mike Reimer Linda and Chris Schoulte Donna and Dan Miller

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#150315) Mrs. Floyd (Myrna Jean Donnan) Eberhardt <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=150315> AUTHOR: Patricia Moreho DATE: 3/14/2007 at 14:47:09 Surnames: DONNAN,EBERHARDT,WILKE,JENSEN,HEANEY,KEELEY,HOEGER,REIMER,KRAMER,SMITH Clayton County Register, Wednesday, February 2, 1994 pg. 9A Myrna Jean Eberhardt Funeral services were held for Myrna Jean Eberhardt, 65, Sunday, January 30, 1994, at Zion Lutheran Church, Clayton Centre. Pastor Ellen Taube officiated and the service with burial in the Clayton Centre Cemtery. Pallbearers were Ronnie Reimer, Louis Eberhardt, Leonard Donnon, Bob Kramer, Ken Hoeger, and Milt Kramer. Myrna Eberhardt was born March 24, 1928, at Millville, Iowa, the daughter of Homer and Grace (Smith) Donnan. She graduated from the Guttenburg High School, in 1945, finished the Rockford (Illinois) Beauty School, in 1947, completed the Capri Cosmetology College in Dubuque in 1965, and owned and operated Myrna's Magic Mirror at her home near Clayton Centre for many years. On May 17, 1948, she was united in marriage with Floyd Eberhardt, at the Zion Lutheran Church, Clayton Centre. Myrna Eberhardt died Thursday, January 27, 1994, at the Guttenburg Municipal Hospital following a long illiness. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Amy (James) Hoeger of Farmersburg, Mrs. Jane (Mickey) Keeley of Soliders Grove, Wisconsin, Mrs. Jean (Charles) Heaney of Kneeland, California, and Mrs. Sara (Scott) Jensen, Cedar Falls, one son Jerry Eberhardt of Garnavillo, eight grandchildren, and one brother, Leonard "Pete" Donnan of North Liberty. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and one sister, Leila Wilke.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#150314) Floyd Fritz Eberhardt <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=150314> AUTHOR: Patricia Moreho DATE: 3/14/2007 at 14:44:05 Surnames: EBERHARDT,KRAMER,REIMER,KALKE,DONNAN,HOEGER,KEELEY,HEANEY,JENSEN Clayton County Register Wednesday December 16, 1992 pg. 8A Floyd Fritz Eberhardt Funeral services were held for Floyd Fritz Eberhardt, 66, Wednesday. December 9, 1992, at Zion Lutheran Church, Clayton Centre. Pastor Ellen Taube officiated the service with burial in the Clayton Centre Cemetery. Pallbearers were Milton Kramer Jr., Ron Reimer, Ken Reimer, Louis Eberhardt, Dennis Eberhardt, and John Eberhardt. Floyd Fritz Eberhardt, was born September 13, 1926, on a farm near Clayton Centre, Iowa, son of Louis and Elta (Kalke) Eberhardt. He attended country school near Clayton Centre until the 8th grade, two years of high school at Garnavillo, and the final two years at Central Community High School in Elkader, graduating there in 1944. He spent most of his life farming in the Clayton Centre area and in later years he was a salesman for Double L in Garnavillo. On May 17, 1948, he was united in marriage with Myrna Donnan at Zion Lutheran Church, Clayton Centre. Floyd Fritz Eberhardt died Sunday December 6, 1992, at the University Hospital and Clinic in Iowa City, following a brief illness. Survivors include his wife, Myrna, four daughters, Mrs. Amy (James) Hoeger of Farmersburg, Mrs. Jane (Mickey) Keeley of Soliders Grove, Wisconsin, Mrs. Jean (Charles) Heaney of Kneeland, California, and Mrs. Sara (Scott) Jensen, Cedar Falls, one son Jerry Eberhardt of Garnavillo, eight grandchildren, two sisters, Mr. Marie (Haldon) Reimer of Garnavillo, and Mrs. Anna Mae (Milton) Kramer of Elkader, and one brother LuVern Eberhardt of Elkader. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother LeRoy and one sister, Florence. Card of Thanks The family of Floyd Eberhardt would like to thank all our family, friends, and neighbors for all the food, flowers, memorials, cards, help and support during his illness and passing away. Thanks to the Ladies who served food after the service. Thanks to Dr. Huwe and the Guttenburg Medical Staff for all they did for Floyd during his illness. A special thanks to Pastor Ellen Taube for all her help and support during this time. All the kindness and support we experienced at this time will never be forgotten. The family of Floyd Eberhardt

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#150313) Mrs.Louis (Elta Henrietta Kalke) Eberhardt <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=150313> AUTHOR: Patricia Moreho DATE: 3/14/2007 at 14:39:18 Surnames: EBERHARDT,SCHUTTE,SCHUETY,KAMIN,KRAMER,REIMER,MAHNKE,KALKE,SIEBRECHT,BAADE,HENNING Clayton Register-Wednesday March 1, 1989 pg. 8A Elta Henrietta Eberhardt Funeral services were held for Elta Henrietta Eberhardt, 96, Friday, February 24, 1989, at Peace United Churh of Christ, Elkader. Rev. Lance Bentley officiated the service with burial in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Clayton Centre. Pallbearers were Milt Kramer, Clyde Kramer, Robert Kramer, Ronald Reimer. Dr. Ken Reimer, Doug Reimer, Mike Reimer, Jerry Eberhardt, Dennis Eberhardt, Louis Eberhardt and John Eberhardt. Elta Henrietta, daughter of Fritz and Anna (Mahnke) Kalke, was born August 6, 1892, in Read Township of Clayton County. She grew up and was educated in the area attending rural Clayton County schools. September 14, 1915, she was united in marriage to Louis Eberhardt. Six children were born to this union. After their marriage they farmed near Garrnavillo. She was active in Zion Lutheran Church, Clayton Centre, and served as a Sunday school teacher. In 1942, they moved to a farm near Elkader where she resided until entering the Elkader Care Center in 1979. Her husband died April 7, 1972. Elta Eberhardt was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and Mary's Circle of Peace United Church of Christ. She died Tuesday night February 21, 1989 at Central Community Hospital in Elkader. Survivors include two sons, Lu Vern of Elkader and Floyd of Garnavillo, two daughters, Mrs. Haldon (Marie) Reimer of Garnavillo, and Mrs. Milton (Anna Mae) Kramer of Elkader, 25 grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren, five step-great-great-grandchildren, two great-great-great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Hulda Baade of Elkader, and Edna Henning of Farmersburg. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, LeRoy, a daughter Florence Fette, two grandchildren, Elaine Siebrecht and Loren Reimer, a great-granddaughter, Sandra Wiethorn, five brothers, Harley, Henry, Hugo, Alvin and Milo, five sisters, Frieda Schutte, Nelda Schuety, Rena Kamin, and two in infancy, and her parents. Card Of Thanks We want to thank everyone for their, thoughts, prayers, and other acts of kindness, shown us during the loss of our mother. The family of Elta Eberhardt

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#150312) Louis Eberhardt <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=150312> AUTHOR: Patricia Moreho DATE: 3/14/2007 at 14:34:58 Surnames: EBERHARDT,FETTE,WATERMAN,REIMER,WIETHORN,KRAMER,BERGMAN,SCHLEE,KALKE,LUNDT Clayton County Register Wednesday April 12, 1972 pg. 5A Louis Eberhardt Funeral services for Louis Eberhardt, 82, were held at Peace United Church of Christ, Monday afternoon, April 10. Burial was in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, at Clayton Centre. The Rev. A.F. Volle, pastor, officiated. Eberhardt died Friday, April 7, at his farm home on the western border of Elkader. A son of John and Minnie Lundt Eberhardt, he was born at Postville on November 4, 1889. He was baptized at Postville and confirmed at Peace Church here. On September 14, 1915, he was united in marriage to Elta Kalke by the Rev. C.H. Franke in a ceremony at Peace United Church of Christ. To this union were born three daughters, and three sons. The couple observed their golden wedding seven years ago. He is survived by his wife and five children, Lu Vern of Elkader, LeRoy of Elkader, and Floyd of St. Olaf, two daughters, Mrs. Haldon (Marie) Reimer of Guttenberg, and Mrs. Milton (Anna Mae) Kramer of Elkader, two brothers, Henry, Elkader, and Martin, Washington State, two sisters, Mrs. Herman Schlee, Elkport, and Mrs. Ida Bergman, Minneapolis, 26 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was preceded by a daughter, Mrs. Florence Fette, a brother, John, a sister, Mrs. Tillie Waterman, a grandson Loren Reimer, and by a great-granddaughter, Sandra Wiethorn. Pallbearers were Jerry Eberhardt, Louis Eberhardt, Dennis Eberhardt, Milt Kramer, Clyde Kramer, Robert Kramer, Ronald Reimer, Dr. Kenneth Reimer, Douglas Reimer, Michael Reimer.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#150311) LeRoy Louis Eberhardt <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=150311> AUTHOR: Patricia Moreho DATE: 3/14/2007 at 14:31:36 Surnames: SIEBRECHT,FETTE,EBERHARDT,KRAMER,REIMER,GERKEN,HOCK,SCHNEIDER,HUSTAD,ZWANZIGER,KLINKENBERG,SEELAND,KIFER,CLAUSEN,EIDE,HANSON,KALKE,GLAWE Clayton County Register April 16, 1986 Wednesday pg. 6A LeRoy Louis Eberhardt Funeral services were held for LeRoy Louis Eberhardt, 64, Monday, April 14, 1986, at the Bethany Lutheran Church, with burial in the Eastside Cemetery, Elkader. Pastor Albert L. Hock officiated. Honorary bearers were Alex Schneider, Ollie Hustad, Ray Zwanziger, Valmah Siebrecht, Pallbearers were Richard Klinkenberg, Harold Seeland, Darrell Kifer, Steven Clausen, Morris "Bud" Eide, Robert Hanson. He was born August 26, 1921, in Garnavillo Township, the son of Louis and Elta Kalke Eberhardt. He attended the Garnavillo schools, and graduated from high school in 1940. He married LaNida Glawe at Zion Lutheran Church, Clayton Centre, in 1942. They became the parents of three children. They farmed near Garnavillo for six years, then in 1948 they bought the farm near Elkader where they lived until the fall of 1985. He died at Central Community Hospital in Elkader Friday morning, April 11, 1986. LeRoy was an active member of Bethany Lutheran Church, where he served many years on the church council and also served as president of the congregation. One of his special joys was his service on the Boy Scout committee where he worked as chairman for many years. He also was a member of the Elkader Lions Club, and served on the board of Central Community Hospital. Survivors include his wife LaNida, a daughter, Mrs. John (Diane) Gerken of Cascade, his son Dennis of Elkader, eight grandchildren, (Scott, Aaron and Mark Siebrecht of Garnavillo, Kim, JoAllen and Michael Gerken of Cascade, and Stacy and Jennifer Eberhardt of Elkader), his mother, Elta Eberhardt, Elkader, two sisters, Mrs. Milton (Anna Mae) Kramer of Elkader, Mrs. Haldon (Marie) Reimer of Garnavillo, and two brothers, LuVern Eberhardt of Elkader and Floyd Eberhardt of Garnavillo. He was preceded in death by his father, his daughter Elaine Siebrecht in 1976, and a sister Florence Fette.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#150310) Mrs. Wm. (Mary Krieg) Koehn <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=150310> AUTHOR: Patricia Moreho DATE: 3/14/2007 at 14:23:08 Surnames: KOEHN,KRIEG,JUNGBLUT,OCHSNER,KEMPS,MCSPERRIN,WATERMAN,WITT,ROACH,MASTERS Clayton County Register Elkader, Iowa-Page Five Thursday April 21, 1932 Mrs. Wm. Koehn Mrs. Wm. Koehn, 80, nee Mary Krieg, died in her home in Guttenberg yesterday morning at 6:30. She was born in Wuertenberg, Germany, August 28, 1852. Later she came to America and settled in Volga township. She married May 11, 1869, in Volga township to William Koehn, who preceded her in death, Oct. 30, 1931. Mrs. Koehn had been in poor health for some time and death came as a relief to her suffering. Deceased lived in Volga township on a farm for 41 years and for 12 years in Elkport. September, 1921 she moved with her family to Guttenberg where she has since made her home. She is survived by five daughters and four sons, as follows: Mrs. Wm. Jungblut, Guttenberg; Wm. Koehn, Elkader; Mrs. Chas. Ochsner, St. Louis, Missouri; Charles Koehn, Fort Dodge; Mrs. Chas. Kemps and Mrs. Amanda McSperrin, Dubuque;George, Cedar Rapids; Grover, German Valley, Illinois; and Mrs. Chas. Waterman, Garber. Besides these she is survived by 26 grandchildren,17 great-grandchildren, two brothers, Wm. Krieg of Volga and Gus Krieg of Edgewood and three sisters, Mrs. Wm. Witt Sr., Elkader; Mrs. Christine Roach, Eagle Grove and Mrs. John Masters, Dubuque. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at the late home at two o'clock and burial will be made in the Guttenberg cemetery with the Rev. D.D. Welch officiating.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#150309) August J. Lundt <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=150309> AUTHOR: Patricia Moreho DATE: 3/14/2007 at 14:02:44 Surnames: LUNDT,LINDENBERG,TURNER,ZITTERGRUEN,HEYDE,WALKE,GARBER,COSTIGAN,VOSS,BENSCHNEIDER,STEEN,DAMM,SCHULTZ Clayton County Register Elkader, Iowa-Page Five Thursday April 21, 1932 August J. Lundt August John Lundt, son of Henry Lundt and Mina Lundt,nee Schultz, was born in Volga township, Clayton Co., Iowa, June 19, 1875. January 17, 1900, he wwas united in marriage to Miss Minnie Lindenberg. Mr. Lundt was a staunch member of the Ev. Lutheran Immanuels church of Elkport and has served at various times as a member on the church council. He was ever ready to help and aided where he could. He lived all his life in Clayton county, where he not only was a friend to all, but a neighbor to be proud of. He was a devout Christian throughout his life time. Last August Mr. Lundt became ill, and from that time on his condition became worse. The best of medical aid was sought, taking him to the hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. Returning he was under the care of skilled men and a nurse as he at times began to show signs of recovery he was taken to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Walter Turner in Elkader, where he died April 15, 1932. At the time of his passing Mr. Lundt was engaged in farming. He leaves to mour his untimely death, his widow, one son, Walter Lundt, St. Olaf; three daughters, Mrs. Agnes Zittergruen, Elkport; Mrs. Eunice Turner, Elkader; Mrs. Anita Heyde, Garber; six sisters, Mrs. Walke, Guttenberg; Mrs. Voss, Garber; Mrs. Mike Costigan, St. Paul; Mrs. Joe Voss, Seattle,Wash; Mrs. Henry Benschneider, Elkader; Mrs. Wm. Steen, Elkport; also five grandchildren. He reached the age of 56 years, nine months, and 26 days. Funeral services were held Monday, April 18,1932, at 2:00 p.m. in the home of the deceased and at 2:30 in the Ev. Luth.church, Elkport. Interment was in the Mt. Harmony cemetery. The Rev. F.E. Damm was in charge.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#150302) Henry Henkes <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=150302> AUTHOR: Patricia Moreho DATE: 3/14/2007 at 12:25:44 Surnames: HENKES,REICHERT,KRAMBEER,KURTH,RUSSEL,DEITZ,MOON,KOTH,SEBASTIAN,BAUGHMAN Clayton County Register, Elkader, Iowa Thursday April 21, 1932--Page 5 Henry Henkes Henry Henkes, the son of John Henkes and Martha Henkes (nee Deitz) was born in Wagner township, Clayton county, Iowa, and departed this life April 14, 1932, at the age of 76 years, two months, and nine days. Death occurred after an illness of nearly three years, during which time he sought medical aid at Muscatine, Iowa City, Cresco and with home doctors, but to no avil. His last illness was of 11 weeks duration. Confined to his bed continually, he was faithfully cared for to the end by his daughter, Mrs. John Krambeer, at whose home he passed away. Mr. Henkes was baptized in the Lutheran faith May 2, 1856. He was united in marriage to Fannie E. Moon May 18, 1881, who with three daughter, has preceded him in death. He is survived by five children, Monroe Henkes, Clara (Mrs. John Krambeer),Cora (Mrs. Fred Kurth),Lottie (Mrs Joe Russell),of this vicinity, and Howard Henkes of Guttenberg, and six brothers and sisters, Charles Henkes, of Canora, Canada, Mrs. S.G. Baughman of Los Angeles, California,Mrs. Helen Koth and Mrs. Katherine Koth of Monona, Mrs. Len Sebastian and Mell Henkes of Cresco. He is also survived by 25 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, besides many other relatives and friends. Mr. Henkes lived in this vicinity all of his life and was well known and highly respected by all who knew him. During his last illness he was a patient sufferer and was ever concerned in the welfare of his children. He has indeed earned the rest which has come to him. The pall-bearers were six grandsons, Lester, Kenneth and Myron Krambeer, Eldon Kurth, Alton Henkes and Lloyd Russell. The flower girls were six granddaughters, Lucille, Lorene and Irma Krambeer, Marietta and Helen Henkes, and Irene Kurth. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, April 17th, at the John Krambeer home at one o'clock and at the Gooding church at 1:30, the Rev. E.W. Reichert of Monona officiating, with burial in the family lot in the Gooding cemetery. Card of Thanks We desire to express our heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors who assisted in any way during the death and burial of our beloved father. Also to the minister for his comforting words and the floral offerings. The Children

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#150292) Hannah J. L. Whitman <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=150292> AUTHOR: Oregon Rain DATE: 3/14/2007 at 09:45:17 Surnames: WHITMAN,GRATKE,WAREHAM,ADDISON,STRAUB,JONES,HILL,RODIES,FRITSCHEL,MARSCHALL,PORTEUS,ARDUSER,REIGER,CHEVINGTON,KUTSCHART,KAMOSS,EHLER Manchester Press Manchester, Iowa March 6, 1919 Mrs. Whitman A `Flu ` Victim Mrs. Anna (Hanna) J. L. Whitman, oldest daughter of Samuel Gratke and Henrietta, his wife, was born January 14, 1870, on a farm in Richland Township, Delaware County, Iowa. Soon after she was baptized at St. Sebald, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent on the farm, till her parents moved to Strawberry Point. Here she was instructed in the confirmation class and confirmed in the Lutheran Church in 1883, afterward attending public school. On March 30, 1889, she was united in marriage to Ira Whitman. To this union one son was born, Ervin R. During her married life she, with the family, lived on a farm near Manchester till about six years ago, when they changed location on account of Mr. Whitman's health, moving to Hathaway, Montana, which had been her home until recently. On last Christmas she came here to make her home with her sister, Mrs. Emma Wareham, and husband, to help care for her mother, but the Lord willed it different. While assisting in the care of the sick she contracted the influenza, followed by pneumonia, to which she succumbed on February 21, 1919, at 6:30 A.M., at the age of 49 years, 1month and 7days. Her husband, Ira L. Whitman, preceded her to the beyond on September 8, 1916. She leaves to mourn her loss her aged mother, one sister, Emma Wareham, and one brother, Godfried Gratke of this place, the only son. Ervin R. Whitman at present with the marines, stationed at Puerto Plato, Dominican Republic; three stepdaughters, Lena Addison and Lydia Straub of Lisbon, North Dakota, and Martha Jones, Manchester; One step daughter , Anna Hill , preceded her in death about 8 years ago. She also leaves an aged aunt, Anna Marschall, and one uncle, Charles Rodies, both of Manchester, and other relatives and hosts of friends. Funeral services were held at the home of L.C. Wareham, conducted by Rev. Fritschel; interment in the Strawberry Point cemetery. Relatives and friends from out of town who attended the funeral were Mrs. Lena Addison and Mrs. Lydia Straub and children, Lura and Donna, Lisbon, North Dakota; Mr. and Mrs. John Marschall, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Jones and son, Charles Rodies, Mrs. John Porteus. Mrs. Florence Arduser, John Whitman, Mrs. Bertha Rodies, Mrs. John Reiger, Manchester; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Chevington, Aug. Kutschart and son, Arthur and Otto Kamoss, Oelwein; Mrs. Mary Ehler and daughter Iva, Arlington; Con Wareham, Dysart and J. Wareham, Springville. Age: 49 years - 1month - 7 days

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#150261) Mrs. Fred H. (Louise Meyer) Kregel <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=150261> AUTHOR: Patricia Moreho DATE: 3/13/2007 at 18:46:10 Surnames: MEYER,KREGEL DETTMANN,BORCHERDING,BUGENHAGEN Clayton County Register Elkader, Iowa-Page 5 Thursday April 21, 1932 Mrs. Louise Kregel Mrs. Louise Kregel was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Meyer and was born March 31, 1866, in Eifersee, Hanover, Germany. When she was six years of age the family emigrated to America and took up its residence in Jefferson township, Clayton County, Iowa. She was confirmed at St. John's church at Guttenberg April 6, 1879. Four years later the family moved to a farm near Luana. On October 26, 1888, she was united in marriage to Fred H. Kregel. Seven children were born to this union, four of whom preceded their parents in death. Mr. Kregel died May 3, 1916. In February, 1920, Mrs. Kregel moved to Garnavillo. In November of last year her health began to fail and she was taken to the home of her daughter Amanda at Monona and placed under surgical and medical care, but all measures taken were powerlesss against the advance of the disease and she died last Sunday morning at the age of 66 years and 10 days. Deceased leaves one son, Herman, of Garnavillo, two daughters, Mrs. Amanda Meyer and Mrs. Selma Dettmann of Monona; two sisters, Mrs. Ida Borcherding of Guttenberg and Mrs. Minnie Bugenhagen of Luana, and five grandchildren. Four children preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at St. Peter's church here last Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Bunge officiating. Interment was made in new cemetery.