This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#149231) HERMAN EMIL APPEL 1902-1988 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=149231> AUTHOR: Mary Durr DATE: 3/6/2007 at 09:56:36 Surnames: CARLSON,APPEL,GAUPER,KNUTSON,SASS Herman Emil Appel Funeral services for Herman Emil Appel were held Thursday, April 21 at Schultz's Funeral Home in Monona. Rev. Harold O. Ward officiated. Burial was in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery. Schultz's Funeral Home, Monona, was in charge of arrangements. Herman Emil Appel was born November 24, 1902 in Monona, Iowa, to parents Joseph and Mathilda Carlson Appel. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Monona. He received his education in the Monona school. Herman worked for local farmers in the Monona area for several years. He operated City Service Station and DX station in Monona and drove an Iowa oil tank truck. September 5, 1948 he married Evelyn Gauper Knutson in Monona. The couple moved to Chicago, Illinois where Herman worked as a painter for University Club of Chicago. In 1964 Herman retired. They moved to McGregor in 1966 and lived there at present. Herman died Tuesday, April 19, 1988 at Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. Preceding him in death were his parents; his first wife, Charlotte Sass Appel, who died Jan. 8, 1936; 2 sons, Roger Appel and Paul Knutson; 4 brothers and 4 sisters. Surviving is his wife, Evelyn, 4 sons, Richard Appel, White Bear Lake, Minnesota, Fred Appel, Niles, Illinois, Carl Knutson, Vernon Hills, Illinois and Earl Knutson, Chicago, Illinois; 16 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Dennis Appel, Lorraine Lenth, Donald, Jerome, Ronald and Robert Sass. 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: (#149229) Mrs. HERMAN (Evelyn Gauper) Knutson APPEL 1900-198 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=149229> AUTHOR: Mary Durr DATE: 3/6/2007 at 09:52:00 Surnames: GAUPER,APPEL,KNUTSON Evelyn Appel Evelyn Gauper Knutson Appel was born Sept. 13, 1900, in Redmond, Wisconsin to Mr. and Mrs. Ole Gauper. On Sept. 5, 1948 Evelyn was united in marriage to Herman Appel in Monona. The couple moved to Chicago, Illinois. They moved to McGregor in 1966 and lived there until Herman's death in April of 1988. The last few months Evelyn had been living with her son in Chicago. Evelyn died Friday, August 11, 1989 at her son's home in Chicago, Ill. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband Herman Appel, who died April 18, 1988; one son, Paul Knutson; one step-son, Roger Appel; one brother and one sister. Surviving are two sons, Carl Knutson, Vernon Hills, Ill., Earl Knutson, Chicago, Ill.; two step-sons, Richard Appel, White Bear Lake, Minn., Fred Appel, Chicago, Ill., 16 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, August 14, 1989 at 11:00 a.m. at the Schultz Funeral Home, Monona. Pastor Harold Ward officiated. Burial in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Monona. Pallbearers were grandsons. Schultz's Funeral Home, Monona, was in charge of arrangements. 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: (#149017) Augir family descendants <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=149017> AUTHOR: Dale Tuckey DATE: 3/4/2007 at 17:22:11 Surnames: AUGIR Trying to trace AUGIR family in Clayton/Fayette Counties. Cassius D. Augir, returing Civil War soldier from Andersonville Prison, came back to Fayette/Clayton County, married, had many (12-14)children. He relocated to Freeze, Latah, ID, with his father, Harrison Augir, (Fayette Co.) about/before 1880.
This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#148927) Re: Lost Great Great Aunt <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=148927> AUTHOR: Janette Widmann DATE: 3/4/2007 at 11:35:45 Reply To: (#148901) Re: Lost Great Great Aunt Author: Todd Ehlers Date: 3/4/2007 at 07:14:54 Surnames: RUTHERFORD RICHMOND Thank you Todd, I did know of the 1870 census, my want is anything I can find on the family after 1884 when her mother passed away, she was listed as a survivor in a document I have a copy of.I do know that Miles and the 2 older boys were in Jones county, but lost Malissa and the youngest son( Joseph Leonard).At the time of her mothers death she and the boy were still in Clayton county.
This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#148927) Re: Lost Great Great Aunt <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=148927> AUTHOR: Janette Widmann DATE: 3/4/2007 at 11:35:45 Reply To: (#148901) Re: Lost Great Great Aunt Author: Todd Ehlers Date: 3/4/2007 at 07:14:54 Surnames: RUTHERFORD RICHMOND Thank you Todd, I did know of the 1870 census, my want is anything I can find on the family after 1884 when her mother passed away, she was listed as a survivor in a document I have a copy of.I do know that Miles and the 2 older boys were in Jones county, but lost Malissa and the youngest son( Joseph Leonard).At the time of her mothers death she and the boy were still in Clayton county.
This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#148903) Re: Wesley Crain <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=148903> AUTHOR: Todd Ehlers DATE: 3/4/2007 at 07:36:41 Reply To: (#137589) Wesley Crain Author: Randy Crain Date: 12/16/2006 at 08:09:47 Surnames: CRAIN,CRANE Dear Randy, Have you seen this reference to several Crains from the county's website? (Click this link, below.) Link: Crains appearing within the Adams biography URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~iaclayto/bio16/adams_c.htm>
This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#148903) Re: Wesley Crain <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=148903> AUTHOR: Todd Ehlers DATE: 3/4/2007 at 07:36:41 Reply To: (#137589) Wesley Crain Author: Randy Crain Date: 12/16/2006 at 08:09:47 Surnames: CRAIN,CRANE Dear Randy, Have you seen this reference to several Crains from the county's website? (Click this link, below.) Link: Crains appearing within the Adams biography URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~iaclayto/bio16/adams_c.htm>
This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#148902) Re: SURNAMES, CLAYTON CO. <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=148902> AUTHOR: Todd Ehlers DATE: 3/4/2007 at 07:32:23 Reply To: (#135781) Re: SURNAMES, CLAYTON CO. Author: Ellen Darling Date: 11/25/2006 at 23:53:30 Surnames: BURKCART,BURKHART,NEEDHAM,CARDIN,HAYDEN Dear Ellen, Have you seen these cemetery records from the county website? They are from St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery, Elkport, (with Immanuel Lutheran cemetery). Volga Township Section 35 NE/NE Needham, Bartholomew 1809-1896 Needham, Catherine ????-1892 Needham, Ellen 1834-1909 Needham, Mary 1905-1905 Needham, Michael ????-???? Needham, Peter 1875-1881 Needham, Peter ????-???? Needham, Tom ????-???? For a closer look, use the following link. Todd Ehlers Link: Needhams buried at Elkport URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~iaclayto/cemetery/stmichael.htm#N>
This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#148902) Re: SURNAMES, CLAYTON CO. <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=148902> AUTHOR: Todd Ehlers DATE: 3/4/2007 at 07:32:23 Reply To: (#135781) Re: SURNAMES, CLAYTON CO. Author: Ellen Darling Date: 11/25/2006 at 23:53:30 Surnames: BURKCART,BURKHART,NEEDHAM,CARDIN,HAYDEN Dear Ellen, Have you seen these cemetery records from the county website? They are from St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery, Elkport, (with Immanuel Lutheran cemetery). Volga Township Section 35 NE/NE Needham, Bartholomew 1809-1896 Needham, Catherine ????-1892 Needham, Ellen 1834-1909 Needham, Mary 1905-1905 Needham, Michael ????-???? Needham, Peter 1875-1881 Needham, Peter ????-???? Needham, Tom ????-???? For a closer look, use the following link. Todd Ehlers Link: Needhams buried at Elkport URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~iaclayto/cemetery/stmichael.htm#N>
This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#148901) Re: Lost Great Great Aunt <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=148901> AUTHOR: Todd Ehlers DATE: 3/4/2007 at 07:14:54 Reply To: (#148758) Lost Great Great Aunt Author: Janette Widmann Date: 3/3/2007 at 12:00:14 Surnames: RUTHERFORD RICHMOND Dear Janette, Have you found reference to her in the 1870 US Census? She, Miles, and their three sons are listed on the second census page down of Millville Township, Clayton County, Iowa. I hope this helps. Use this link to view the online information. Link: Millville Twp, 1870 Fed. Census URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~iaclayto/census/millville1.htm>
This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#148901) Re: Lost Great Great Aunt <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=148901> AUTHOR: Todd Ehlers DATE: 3/4/2007 at 07:14:54 Reply To: (#148758) Lost Great Great Aunt Author: Janette Widmann Date: 3/3/2007 at 12:00:14 Surnames: RUTHERFORD RICHMOND Dear Janette, Have you found reference to her in the 1870 US Census? She, Miles, and their three sons are listed on the second census page down of Millville Township, Clayton County, Iowa. I hope this helps. Use this link to view the online information. Link: Millville Twp, 1870 Fed. Census URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~iaclayto/census/millville1.htm>
This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#148758) Lost Great Great Aunt <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=148758> AUTHOR: Janette Widmann DATE: 3/3/2007 at 12:00:14 Surnames: RUTHERFORD RICHMOND Need help finding Malissa Rutherford Richmond, I do know she was living in Clayton County during the 1880 census, she was either divorced or seperated from her husband Miles W. Richmond, and was living near or with her parents and near her younger sister and her family.Any help you may be able to send my way will be a blessing. I couldnt find her in the 1900 census.
This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#148648) Margeret West <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=148648> AUTHOR: sharon larson DATE: 3/2/2007 at 15:07:27 Surnames: NONE Can anyone find out who Magaret west was married to .Shewas buried in Oct.21, 1894 In Volga ,Ia She came from Germany and died at age 72
This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#148627) Elmer J. Radloff <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=148627> AUTHOR: Patricia Moreho DATE: 3/2/2007 at 13:00:07 Surnames: RADLOFF,MARTINS,DEAL,ROUNDS,TEHEL,BROMELKAMP Oelwein Daily Register Elmer J. Radloff - Aug. 4, 1916 - Jan. 11, 2007 MONONA - Elmer John Radloff, 90, Monona, died Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital, Prairie du Chien, Wis., following a long illness. Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 15, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Monona. Burial: St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Luana. Visitation: 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Leonard Funeral Home, Monona, and after 9:30 a.m. at the church on Monday. Elmer was born Aug. 4, 1916, in Luana, to William and Mary (Martins) Radloff. He married Delpha Deal Sept. 25, 1940. Following her death, Elmer married Irene Rounds, who later died. On Oct. 22, 1984, Elmer married Marilynn Tehel. Elmer farmed for many years until his retirement. He also worked in real estate for a short time. Survivors: his wife, Marilynn Radloff, Monona; one son, Charles, Palm Coast, Fla.; one daughter-in-law, Jacque Radloff, Monona; four stepchildren, Frank (Beverly) Tehel, Virginia Beach, Va., Sherrie Lynn Tehel, Monona, Reggie (Jane) Tehel, Clive, Sally (Barney) Bromelkamp, Monona; one brother, Melvin (Dorothy), Postville and 38 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#148626) Harlan W. Hamann <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=148626> AUTHOR: Patricia Moreho DATE: 3/2/2007 at 12:54:06 Surnames: HAMANN,RADLOFF,GASSMAN,TOMASZEWSKI,RUEBER,STAFFENHAGEN Harlan W. Hamann Harlan W. Hamann MAYNARD- Funeral services for Harlan W. Hamann, of Maynard, are 11 a.m. Friday, June 20,1997 at St. Paul Lutheran Church at Maynard. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Maynard or after 10 a.m. Friday at the church. Mr. Hamann, 76, died on Monday, June 16,1997 at Allen Memorial Hospital, Waterloo, after a long illness. He was born Nov. 11, 1920, the son of Harvey and Viola (Radloff) Hamann. He graduated from Garnavillo High School in 1941. On Dec. 2, 1949, he married Anna Mae Gassman in Dubuque. He farmed for 15 years in the Garnavillo area and moved to Maynard in 1962, where he continued to farm. He later went to work for Chamberlain Manufacturing Corp. in Waterloo, retiring in 1983. He was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church and the Lutheran Brotherhood in Garnavillo and Maynard. Survivors include: his wife; three daughters, Deborah (Mrs. Dennis) Tomaszewski, of Clinton, Doris (Mrs. Bryan) Rueber of Gassman Oelwein and Dawn (Mrs. John) Staffenhagen of Hazleton; six sons, Dennis (and wife, Becky), of Oelwein, Dale (and wife Susan) and Donald, both of Garden Valley, Cal., Douglas, of Verona, Mo., and Dean and Darren, both of Maynard; 14 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and one brother, Gerald, of Mesa, Ariz. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Dwayne, in infancy, one daughter, Deanne, in infancy, one brother and one sister. A memorial fund has been established in his name. I think this is from the Waterloo Courier.
This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#148535) Albert William Clark(e) <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=148535> AUTHOR: David Clark DATE: 3/1/2007 at 16:08:12 Surnames: CLARKE,CURTIS,SABIN,ALLEN,KOEPKE I am looking for information on my gggrandfather, Albert William Clark(e). He was probably born about 1850-60 in Quebec, Canada and died in Iowa about 1884-5. His son, Perry Albert Clark was born after he died in 1884/5 in Monona, IA (1895 Iowa Census). His mother, Eldora Philena Clarke nee Curtis, was back with her parents (Maria Alevia nee Sabin and step-father, George Allen) in the 1885 census in Lotts Creek, Kossuth, IA.
Have you been wondering whats new on the Clayton co. IAGenWeb site in February 2007? Researchers will be pleased to find a treasure chest of brand new items including the 1885 Iowa State census, Cass twp. enumeration laboriously transcribed by McGregor resident Todd Ehlers. Links to the new or updated pages can be found on the Clayton county Updates Journal http://www.rootsweb.com/~iaclayto/journal.htm BIOGRAPHIES - 1882 *Added the bio's of Hon. P.G. Bailey, Elisha Boardman, Horace D. Bronson, Major E.V. Carter & Hon. Timothy Davis - from S. Ferrall ----- BIOGRAPHIES - 1894 *Added Hagensick, Brinkmann, Meyer, Jacobia, Varley, Russell, Nelson, Cook, Wittleson, Sherman, Bennington, Kennedy, Vullgraff, Wiegmann, Hupfer, Schneider, Hofer, Schmalfeld & Walters biographies - from Sandi Coobs & S. Ferrall *Added photo to H.H. Clark biography ----- BIOGRAPHIES - 1916 *Added William J. McGrath, James McGuire, Hugh McKellar, James H. McLaughlin, George E. Medberry & J. Fred Mohning biographies - from Judy Moyna & S. Ferrall ----- CEMETERY RECORDS / GRAVESTONE PHOTO PROJECT *282 gravestone photos were submitted for Immanuel Lutheran, St. Michaels (Elkport), Elk Valley, Mt. Harmony, Brown & Garnavillo (old) cemeteries - from various contributors. Phyllis Peterson contributed over 200 of the photos for Immanuel Lutheran! ----- CENSUS RECORDS *1885 Iowa State Census, Cass Twp. (includes town of Strawberry Point) - from Todd Ehlers ----- HISTORY OF CLAYTON CO. IOWA, 1882 *Added several pages of Chapter XVII - ILLUSTRIOUS AND PROMINENT DEAD - from S. Ferrall ----- MARRIAGE RECORDS *Clayton co. Marriage Index 1839-1861 Book I & 2, added groom surname 'G', 'H' & 'Q' - from Sharyl Ferrall *Compiled marriages: Ellsworth-Hill, Hoth-Bucheim & Francis-Spence - from Patricia Morehouse & S. Ferrall ----- OBITUARIES *27 new obits were contributed in February by Patricia Morehouse, Kristy Wirkler, Errin Wilker, Judy Holthaus & Ann Marie Rock ----- PERSONAL WEBSITES *Personal website 'Connie Frith Couch's Genealogy' where you can find Berks, Hoffmann & Schornagel family data, documents & photos. ----- PHOTO ALBUM *Garber photos - from from Helen Jennings & Judy Holthaus ----- SURNAME REGISTRY *A researcher has registered the surnames Shaw & Pixler *Kate Foote has registered the surnames Abbott, Bickford/Bigford & Easton *Kathleen Lange has registered the surname Gordon *Louise Hopkins has registered the surname Rose ----- Thank-you to all of the February contributors!!! Sharyl Ferrall Clayton co. IAGenWeb coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~iaclayto/ [email protected]
This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#148143) Wilhelmine Minnie Schmidt Radloff <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=148143> AUTHOR: Patricia Moreho DATE: 2/27/2007 at 14:36:52 Surnames: SCHMIDT,SCHROEDER,RADLOFF,HAMANN,SCHLEE,LENTH,KAHLE Wednesday, 25 Apr. 1956, Postville Herald, p1, c6: Rites Held For Minnie Radloff _______ Funeral services were held last Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 p. m. at St. Pauls Lutheran Church for Mrs. Minnie Radloff, 94, who passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harvey Hamann at Garnavillo on April 16. The Rev. C. E. Witt was in charge of the rites. Born in Germany. Mrs. Minnie Radloff was born in Corwalt, Germany on June 4, 1861, the daughter of Gustaf Schmidt and his wife, Fredericke Schroeder. She passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harvey Hamann of Garnavillo on Monday, April 16, at the age of 94 years, 10 months, and 12 days. She was baptized soon after birth in Germany. She came to America with her parent in 1881. On January 31, 1889, she was united in marriage to Carl Radloff. They lived on a farm south of Luana until they retired and moved to Postville in 1915. She was a member of St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church of Postville for as long as she lived in the community, always maintaining her active communing status. Her health began to fail in June 1955, when she went to live with her daughter. She was preceded in death by her husband on November 6, 1937, her parents, two sisters, Mrs. William Schlee and Mrs. John Kahle, and two brothers, Fred Schmidt and Charles Schmidt. Surviving are her four children, William of Luana, Henry of Postville, Mrs. John Lenth of Monona and Mrs. Harvey Hamann of Garnavillo, ten grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.
This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#148141) Charles Carl Friederich Henry Radloff <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=148141> AUTHOR: Patricia Moreho DATE: 2/27/2007 at 14:33:43 Surnames: RADLOFF,MEYER,SCHMIDT,LENTH,HAMANN,HARNACK,MILLER Thursday, 11 Nov. 1937, Postville Herald, p1, c4: Chas. F. Radloff Passes Saturday _______ Funeral Services Were Held Here On Tuesday _______ Carl Friederich Henry Radloff was born in Blesewitz, Germany, June 26, 1866, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Radloff. Shortly after birth he was baptized and later became a communicant member of the Lutheran church of his native land by rite of confirmation. He came to this country at the age of seven years. On January 31, 1889, he was united in marriage with Miss Minna Schmidt. They first settled on a farm near Elkader, where they lived for two years. They then purchased the Overbeck farm, south of Luana, where they resided for twenty-four years, and in the spring of 1915 they moved to Postville, which has since been their home. Their union was blessed with four children William, who lives on the old home place near Luana; Henry southeast of Postville; Mrs. John A. Lenth of Monona and Mrs. Harvey Hamann of St. Olaf. In the spring of 1936 Mr. Radloffs health began to fail, and after treatment at the Iowa city hospital he was on October 25th of this year taken to a hospital in Dubuque, where he passed on at 12:55 p. m. on Saturday, November 6, 1937, at the age of 71 years, four months and 11 days, pneumonia being the immediate cause of his passing. Besides the children above mentioned he is survived by his wife, two brothers, William, of Farmersburg and Louis, of Clayton Center, and one sister, Mrs. Henry Harnack of Waterloo; also by nine grandchildren. A sister, Mrs. Fred Miller of St. Olaf, preceded him in death about five months ago. The above is in brief the life story of a man known to all as an honest an upright man, a good citizen, neighbor and friend, and all who knew this genial gentleman with [sic] sympathize sincerely with those bound to him by closer ties. The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon, from the home at 1:45 p. m. and at St. Pauls Lutheran church, of which deceased was a communicant member, at two oclock, Rev. Meyer of Clayton Center officiating. Interment was made in the Postville cemetery.
This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#148137) Mary W. (Gentz) Radloff <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=148137> AUTHOR: Patricia Moreho DATE: 2/27/2007 at 13:35:14 Surnames: GENTZ,RADLOFF,MEYER,MCGUIRE,SCHULTE,GEORGE,DOERRING,LEACH Mary Radloff died October 26,2003 Mary W. Radloff, 87 of Chandler, Arizona, formerly of Luana and Postville, died Sunday, October 26, 2003 in the Chandler Regional Hospital. Services were held on Saturday, November 1, 2003 at 10:30 A.M., Heritage Lutheran Church, Gilbert, Arizona. Falconer Funeral Home, Gilbert, was in charge of arrangements. Survivors include two sons, Harley Jr. of Postville and Bruce of Anaheim Hills, California; a daughter, Lois Meyer of Mesa, Arizona; two sisters, Hester McGuire and Marge Leach, both of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Also surviving are a daughter-in-law, Valetta Radloff and a son-in-law, Keith A. Meyer, eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harley J. Radloff; her parents William and Anna Gentz; a brother, Bill; three sisters, Agnes Schulte, Ann George and Rita Doerring; and a grandson, Lane Radloff. Born and raised in the Luana area, Mary helped her husband manage the Postville Bowling Alley and in farming. She was also a talented seamstress and tailor in Tempe and Chandler, Arizona. She was very active in St. Paul's Lutheran Church Women and volunteered at the Gilbert Senior Center and at Heritage Lutheran Church. She and her husband had been part-time residents of Arizona for 26 years and full time residents since 1991. ©Waukon Standard 2003 source: Waukon Standard, Waukon, Allamakee Co. IA, 11/6/2003