This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#148136) Harley John Radloff Sr. <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=148136> AUTHOR: Patricia Moreho DATE: 2/27/2007 at 13:28:53 Surnames: RADLOFF,HOTH,MEYER,OLSON,JACOBIA Services For Harley Radloff Sr. Harley J. Radloff, 83, of Chandler, Arizona and formerly of Postville, Iowa died at his home on Tuesday February 24, 1998 after a long illness. He was born January 6, 1915 in Luana, Iowa and had been a part-time resident of Chandler and Postville, since 1965 when he moved to Chandler 7 years ago. Before his retirement. Harley was a farmer, and built and managed the bowling alley in Postville, as well as was greens-keeper for the Tri-City Golf Course for 16 years. Memorial services were held Sunday, March 1, 1998, 2:00 p.m. at Heritage Lutheran Church, Gilbert, with Rev. Richard Paustian officiating. Survivors include his wife Mary, of Chandler, daughter Lois Meyer and her husband, Keith of Mesa, Arizona, 2 sons, Bruce of Anaheim Hills, California, and his companion, Mary, and Harley Jr. and his wife, Valetta of Postville, a brother VerDean and a sister Donna Mae Olson also of Postville, Iowa. There are 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister Lillian Jacobis and a grandson Lane Radloff. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Heritage Lutheran Church 14001 E. Ray Road, Gilbert, Arizona 85296. Cards will reach the family at 15606 S. Gilbert Road #112, Chandler, Arizona 85224. Falconer Funeral Home of Gilbert, Arizona handled the arrangements. His wife was Mary W. Gentz she died October 26, 2003

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#148135) Mrs. Henry (Mahala Hoth) Radloff <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=148135> AUTHOR: Patricia Moreho DATE: 2/27/2007 at 13:21:54 Surnames: HOTH,RADLOFF,GLAWE,MEIER,JACOBIA,OLSON Rites Are Held For Mrs. Radloff Funeral services were held Monday, February 20, 1967 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Postville for Mrs. Henry Radloff, who passed away at Mesa, Arizona on February 15, 1967. Burial was in the Postville cemetery. The Rev. Lenwood Monte was in charge of the rites. Mrs. Henry Radloff, daughter of John Hoth and his wife Elise Meier Hoth of Elkader, was born February 6, 1896, in Clayton county, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed in the Zion Lutheran Church, Clayton Center. She died at the Mesa Hospital, Mesa, Arizona, where she had been a patient since February 9. She was married to Henry Radloff on February 25, 1914. To this union were born four children. They farmed in the Postville area until 1959 when they retired and moved to Clear Lake. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, three sisters and two brothers. She is survived by her four children, Harley, Sr., of Luana and VerDean of Postville; two daughters, Lillian, Mrs. Milo Jacobia, and Donna Mae, Mrs. Milton Olson, also of Postville; one sister, Mrs. Tena Glawe; three brothers, Edwin, Elmer and Willis Hoth of Elkader, 15 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Postville, from 1915 until she moved to Clear Lake and united with the Zion Lutheran Church there. Postville Herald newspaper clipping.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#148134) Henry Radloff <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=148134> AUTHOR: Patricia Moreho DATE: 2/27/2007 at 13:01:31 Surnames: RADLOFF,HOTH,SCHMIDT,JACOBIA,OLSON,LENTH,HAMANN,WITT Rites Held For Henry Radloff Henry C. Radloff, the son of Charles F. Radloff and his wife, Minnie Schmidt Radloff, was born August 21, 1891 in Clayton county, Iowa. He was baptized at Zion Lutheran Church, Clayton Center, on April 7, 1892 and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church, Luana, April 16, 1905. He died at the Cedar Valley Hospital in Charles City, on June 15, 1962 at the age of 70 years, nine months and 24 days. He had been a patient at the Cedar Valley Hospital since June 11, following an automobile accident while enroute to Postville. He was married to Mahala Hoth on February 25, 1914. To this union were born four children. They farmed in the Postville area until three years ago, when they retired and moved to Clear Lake. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Mahala, Clear Lake; two sons, Harley J. of Luana and VerDean of Postville; two daughters, Lillian, Mrs. Milo Jacobia, of Postville and Donna Mae, Mrs. Milton Olson, of St. Olaf; one brother, William of Luana; two sisters, Mrs. John Lenth of Monona and Mrs. Harvey Hamann of Garnavillo; 12 grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. He was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Postville from 1915 until he moved to Clear Lake three years ago and united with Zion Lutheran Church of Clear Lake. Funeral services were conducted at the Wilcox Funeral Home in Clear Lake on June 18, at 9:30 a.m. and at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Postville on June 18, at 2:30 p.m., with the pastor, the Rev. Charles E. Witt, officiating. Burial was in the Postville cemetery. Postville Herald newspaper clipping.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#148004) Paul Alfred Wirkler <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=148004> AUTHOR: Kristy Wirkler DATE: 2/26/2007 at 14:34:09 Surnames: WIRKLER,KREGEL,UNDERHILL Paul Alfred Wirkler, 52, of Garnavillo died Monday, Jan. 1, 2007, at Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital in Prairie du Chien, Wis., following a sudden illness. Visitation was Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007 at Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home, Garnavillo. Funeral services were Friday, Jan. 5, 2007, at the Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home in Garnavillo. Interment was at the Garnavillo Community Cemetery. Casket bearers were Daniel Wirkler, Ryan Wirkler, David Wirkler, Robert Wirkler, John Wirkler and Don Wirkler. Paul Alfred Wirkler was born Oct. 8, 1954, in Guttenberg. He was the son of Vern and Jeanne (Kregel) Wirkler. He graduated from Garnavillo High School in 1972, and from Area One Vocational School, Calmar. He farmed with his family for many years and at the time of his death was attending the Institute of Energy and Wellness Integrative Aromatic Sciences. He enjoyed spending time with his family. On Dec. 23, 1980, he was united in marriage with Claudia Underhill in East Aurora, N.Y. Paul was saved on June 5, 1966. His brother Richard was saved just three days before on June 2. Mr. Loren McBain and Murray MacLeod were having Gospel meetings during that time. Helen Grothouse had left a tract in his bedroom the night before. It was while reading this tract that he saw the truth of God's salvation. Survivors include his wife, Claudia; his mother, Jeanne Wirkler of Garnavillo; one daughter, Shelly Wirkler of Garnavillo; one son, Steven Wirkler of Garnavillo; five brothers, David Wirkler of Elkader, Robert (Nancy) Wirkler of Waukon, John (Sherry) Wirkler of Prairie du Chien, Wis., Joe (Beverly) Wirkler and Don (Cheryl) Wirkler of Garnavillo, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Vern, and brother, Richard.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#147994) Re: merchant in Elkader <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=147994> AUTHOR: Judy Moyna DATE: 2/26/2007 at 13:52:24 Reply To: (#147802) merchant in Elkader Author: Blair Coutant Date: 2/25/2007 at 13:43:02 Surnames: EISENCHIED OR SIMILAR SOUNDING NAME Michael Eischeid was an auto mechanic in Elkader, Iowa. He died 16 Mar 1941 and is buried in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Elkader, Iowa.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#147994) Re: merchant in Elkader <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=147994> AUTHOR: Judy Moyna DATE: 2/26/2007 at 13:52:24 Reply To: (#147802) merchant in Elkader Author: Blair Coutant Date: 2/25/2007 at 13:43:02 Surnames: EISENCHIED OR SIMILAR SOUNDING NAME Michael Eischeid was an auto mechanic in Elkader, Iowa. He died 16 Mar 1941 and is buried in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Elkader, Iowa.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#147987) Wentworth or Crowley <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=147987> AUTHOR: Dennis Duff DATE: 2/26/2007 at 13:21:03 Surnames: WENTWORTH,CROWLEY My grandmother, Nettie (Gianetta) Wentworth, stated that she was raised in (or near) McGregor, Ia. She would have been living with relatives since her mother had passed away and her father had remarried. Time frame would be between 1894 and 1907 when she was from 4 to 17 yrs old. She may have been a member of Presbyterian faith at this time. Would be grateful for any hints about possible school, church memberships, etc.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#147802) merchant in Elkader <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=147802> AUTHOR: Blair Coutant DATE: 2/25/2007 at 13:43:02 Surnames: EISENCHIED OR SIMILAR SOUNDING NAME I am seeking some information about the owner of the Studebaker Dealership in Elkader, Iowa around 1920. I understand his surname was Michael Eisenshied or something like that. Can you assist me with any information about this? My Grandfather, Bert Coutant, was a automobile mechanic working there. Thank you for any assistance.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#147796) Mary Ora (Finley) Clawson 1905 - 1933 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=147796> AUTHOR: Errin Wilker DATE: 2/25/2007 at 10:26:21 Surnames: FINLEY,CLAWSON,JONES,GREENLEY,MCENROE,HARMON MRS. MARY CLAWSON DIES AT MONONA Mary Ora Clawson, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.O. Finley, was born July 25, 1905, in Madison county, Iowa, and died Tuesday, May 16, 1933. The family moved to Ion where she grew to womanhood and was married to Lloyd W. Clawson on May 8, 1924. To this union wre born five children, Eve­lyn, Ive, Virginia, Donald and Max­ine. The first home was made near Leroy, Minnesota, later they mov­ed to Waterloo where Mr. Clawson was employed until 1929 when they came to live with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clawson on a farm east of Monona. In March this year, the Lloyd Clawson fam­ily rented a farm near Harpers Ferry and it was here Mrs. Claw­son was taken sick and passed away before it was realized she was in danger. The death of the mother of five little children is pitiful indeed, and her passing seems almost a tragedy. Besides her husband and children, she is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Finley, five brothers and five sisters, namely: John, Robert and Wesley of Leroy, Minnesota; Paul of Riceville, Iowa; and Charles of Salem, Iowa; Mrs. Leo Jones of Watervil1e, Iowa; Mrs. Clifford Greenley and Mrs. Lee Mc­Enroe of Waterloo, Iowa; Mrs. John Harmon of Cedar Falls, Iowa; and Faith at home. The funeral services were held Friday afternoon in the Evangeli­cal church in Monona, Reverend Galloway officiating, with burial in the city cemetery. Source: Waukon Republican and Standard, Waukon, Iowa, 24 May 1933

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#147522) Frederick William “Fritz” Sutter 1922 - 2006 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=147522> AUTHOR: Errin Wilker DATE: 2/23/2007 at 14:30:43 Surnames: SUTTER,FREDERICK,HILGERSON,MOSER,DUNT,ANDERSON,KOUPAL Frederick “Fritz” William Sutter, 83, West Union, died Saturday, January 7, 2006, at the Good Samaritan Center, West Union, following a long illness. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 11, at Redeemer Lutheran Church in West Union with Rev. Michael Molland officiating. Friends may call at the church from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, January 10, and from 9:30 a.m. until service time Wednesday. Burial will follow at West Union Cemetery, West Union. Leonard Funeral Home, Elgin, is in charge of arrangements. He was born October 4, 1922, on a farm in Clayton County, to Daniel and Hulda (Frederick) Sutter. Fritz attended country schools. February 16, 1945, he was united in marriage to Arlene B. Hilgerson in West Union. Two children were born to this union. He farmed three years and worked for the lumber yard in West Union. He retired from Fayette County Road Maintenance in 1984. At that time, they moved to Lansing where they lived until ill health forced them to move back to West Union. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Arlene Sutter of West Union; his son Wayne (Judy) Sutter of West Union; his daughter Sandy (Mike) Moser of West Union; two grandchildren, Krista (Ron) Dunt of Hampton, and Troy (Brenda) Moser of Cresco; five great-grandchildren, Hailey, Emily, Kortney, Morgan, and Spencer; brothers Leo (Vi) Sutter of Cedar Rapids and Don (Marilana) Sutter of Elgin; and two sisters, Marie Anderson of Elgin and Erna (Kenny) Koupal of Cedar Falls. Frederick was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Selmer Sutter, in infancy. Honorary casketbearers are Sam Hofer, William Peters, Paul Woodard, Lowell Weston, and Leo Friederich. Casketbearers are Ron Dunt, Troy Moser, Mike Moser, Melvin Molokken, Ben Cutsforth, and Duane Mork. Source: Waukon Standard, Waukon, Iowa, 11 January 2006

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#147518) Alan Arthur Hoth 1961 - 2006 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=147518> AUTHOR: Errin Wilker DATE: 2/23/2007 at 14:22:02 Surnames: HOTH,WAGNER,KAESER,HEITHOFF Alan Hoth, 44, Monona, died Sunday, January 1, 2006, at Memorial Hospital, Prairie du Chien, Wis., following a sudden illness. Funeral services were held Thursday, January 5, 2006, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Monona, with Rev. Allen Bidne officiating. Burial followed at Maple Hill Cemetery, rural Monona. Leonard Funeral Home of Monona was in charge of arrangements. Alan Arthur was born January 17, 1961, in Postville, to Reuben and Marilyn (Wagner) Hoth. He was baptized February 5, 1961, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Luana, and confirmed April 11, 1976, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Monona. Alan graduated from MFL High School in 1979; Northeast Iowa Technical School, Calmar, in 1981 with a Construction Technology degree; Northeast Iowa Technical School, Calmar, 1986, with an Industrial Electrical degree; and Upper Iowa University in 1990, with a B.S. for education, Secondary Mathematics and his coaching endorsement. He was united in marriage to Gwen Kaeser, August 15, 1987, at the Rossville Presbyterian Church. They moved to the family farm in June of 1995, where he grew up. Two children were born to this union. While in high school, he worked with his father on the farm and with Hoth and Son carpentry. He also worked at Swiss Valley Farms in Luana, hired farm help, summer counselor at Camp Klaus, Monona Wire Corporation, Swiss Valley Farms in Gunder, and Dura Automotives in West Union as a mechanical engineer for ten years. Currently, he taught at MFL-MarMac Community Schools and worked security at the Isle of Capri and construction in the summer. Alan was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Monona, where he also served on the church council, was a Sunday school teacher, Confirmation mentor, enjoyed singing in the church choir, and was involved in Boy Scouts. His hobbies included reading, cooking, hunting, lifting weights, the outdoors, jeeping, coaching 5-on-5 basketball, cards, listening to music, attending sporting events, and spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include his wife Gwen of Monona; his children, Andreana Hoth and Trevor Hoth, both of Monona; a brother, Randy (Kathy) Hoth of Shorewood, Wis.; a sister, Gayle (Linn) Heithoff of Harvard, Ill.; and another brother, David Hoth of Denver, Colo.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Leland Hoth; paternal grandparents, Arthur and Charlotte Hoth; and maternal grandparents, Arthur and Margaret Wagner. Honorary casketbearers were Gary “Tiny” Hoth, Keith Mohning, Donald Voss, John Henry Bernhard, Cletus Hagensick, Wayne Garms, Larry Thompson, Tim Kruse, and Russ Bries. Casketbearers were Todd Cahoon, Steve Wagner, Ed Klenk, Steve Reeg, Larry Riveland, and Leon Meyer. Source: Waukon Standard, Waukon, Iowa, 11 January 2006

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#146466) Schofield <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=146466> AUTHOR: Mary Kay Gleisn DATE: 2/17/2007 at 15:16:52 Surnames: SCHOFIELD Catherine Grady, daughter of Patrick Grady married George Schofield. Does anyone know if George's family came from Clare Island,Co. Mayo, Ireland?

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#146369) Re: family of Ole & Kari OLSON <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=146369> AUTHOR: Ronald Gunderso DATE: 2/17/2007 at 12:48:50 Reply To: (#123837) family of Ole & Kari OLSON Author: Pam Date: 8/9/2006 at 17:23:10 Surnames: OLSON,BLINSMON,GRIMSGEARD,KNUTSON,AASEN,CHRISTIANSON,RENSLEBRATTEN I am GG grandson of Ole Oleson Blinsmon and ggrandson of Knut Olson Bingmsoen (Jaeger) and have geneloly chart of Knut's decendents. We have visited the house on Blinsmon in Norway.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#146369) Re: family of Ole & Kari OLSON <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=146369> AUTHOR: Ronald Gunderso DATE: 2/17/2007 at 12:48:50 Reply To: (#123837) family of Ole & Kari OLSON Author: Pam Date: 8/9/2006 at 17:23:10 Surnames: OLSON,BLINSMON,GRIMSGEARD,KNUTSON,AASEN,CHRISTIANSON,RENSLEBRATTEN I am GG grandson of Ole Oleson Blinsmon and ggrandson of Knut Olson Bingmsoen (Jaeger) and have geneloly chart of Knut's decendents. We have visited the house on Blinsmon in Norway.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#145376) Re: John Boland <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=145376> AUTHOR: sharon west lar DATE: 2/13/2007 at 02:30:21 Reply To: (#76521) John Boland Author: Maggie Date: 5/23/2005 at 12:20:14 Surnames: BOLAND Nellie Maud West marriedjohn Boland& she had a sisterthat married his brother william Boland.I don't have any dates but nellie's dads name was william West

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#145376) Re: John Boland <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=145376> AUTHOR: sharon west lar DATE: 2/13/2007 at 02:30:21 Reply To: (#76521) John Boland Author: Maggie Date: 5/23/2005 at 12:20:14 Surnames: BOLAND Nellie Maud West marriedjohn Boland& she had a sisterthat married his brother william Boland.I don't have any dates but nellie's dads name was william West

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#145340) Mohning Pioneers to be honored 2/25/07! <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=145340> AUTHOR: Clayton co. Coo DATE: 2/12/2007 at 19:36:03 Surnames: MOHNING If you are a Mohning descendant you will be interested in this ........ Sharyl, I am Mrs. Dean (Linda) Mohning from Remsen, Iowa, in Plymouth County. As you can see from the attachment [see below for link], the Plymouth Co Historical Museum is honoring some of the early pioneers in our county. This February 25, they would like to honor the Mohning pioneers. We would like to contact Mohning descendents who stayed in Clayton County. There were 5 Mohning pioneers (Herman, Johann, Lena, Sophia and Anna) who moved here around 1875-1880 or so. They were born in Clayton County, the kids of Herman Heinrich Mohning (the first) who was married to Mary Pepmeier. The Mohning pioneers had two more siblings who stayed in Clayton County. They were: 1. Johann Friedrich "Fred" Mohning who married Amelia Otting. They had the following children: Georgine, Evangeline, Lester and Foster. 2. Katharine Margarethe Mohning who married Charles F. G. Hedemann. They had the following children: Nelda, Carrie, Marvin and Robert. As you can see, "time" is of the essence. Could you please put me in contact with some of the Mohning descendents who might still be living in Clayton County. We don't expect them to travel to Plymouth County for this event, but we are interested in updating that part of the Mohning family tree. We are also in search of a photo of Herman Heinrich I and Marie Pepmeyer, as no one here has one. We don't need an origianal photo, just a scanned image. We would also be more than willing to share our information with our "out-east" cousins. At one time, I emailed a Ken Johnson (who is not related), but he seemed to know something of our important surnames which include Moellering, Meyer/Myer, Bruns, Schulte, Benjegerdes and more. We have an early photo for which we have no names. Perhaps someone in Clayton County can identify these people? The elderly gentleman on the left is Herman Heinrich II. Thank you so much! I can't tell you how much any help would mean to us. The old Herman Heinrich I, came to Plymouth County, following his retirement to be with his 5 children. He is buried in the Remsen City Cemetery (1822-1906). My husband, Dean, is descended from Herman Heinrich II. Linda Mohning 45525 C38 Remsen, Iowa 51050 mail to: [email protected] _____________________ Linda sent a Word document containing more information about the event. Click the link below and you will be prompted to open a Word document (it's ok, I scanned it!) giving all the details ........ or email Linda at [email protected] Link: Click here for the Mohning Pioneers Document URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~iaclayto/MohningPioneers.doc>

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#145333) DeLillia (Bollman) Schlitter Abt. 1907 - 1982 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=145333> AUTHOR: Errin Wilker DATE: 2/12/2007 at 18:07:27 Surnames: BOLLMAN,SCHLITTER,JONES,BUGENHAGEN,MEYERS Mrs. Lester (DeLillia) Schlitter, 75, of Monona died Tueesday (13 Apr 1982) at her home. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Garden City United Methodist (Brick) Church, with burial in the Monona City Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Schultz Funeral Home, Monona, where a prayer service will be held at 8 p.m. Surviving besides her husband Lester are three sons, Arno of Luana, Leo of Bagley, Wis., and James of Postville; two daughters, Mrs. Earl (Ruth) Jones, Harpers Ferry, and Violet Bugenhagen of Monona; 16 grand­children; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Lawrence Bollman of Monona and Beecher Bollman of Van Horn, Ia.; and a sister, Violet Meyers of Yuma, Ariz. Source: Telegraph Herald, Dubuque, Iowa, 14 April 1982

Hi Linda, How exciting to find someone connected to the Mohning family. I would be glad to share information and hopefully you can give me what I don't have. I am connected through the Schulte side Herman "Henry" Mohning, Jr. b. 24 Mar 1854 Garnavillo, Clayton co. Iowa baptized 23 Apr 1854 St. Paul Lutheran church, Garnavillo Iowa d. 12 Jan 1931 Remsen, Iowa and buried there He married Annie/Anna Maria Charlotte Schulte on 28 Jan 1876 at St. Paul Luth. Church. Annie was born 16 Mar 1852/1853 in Clayton, Co. Iowa Baptised 2 Sep 1853 St. Paul Lutheran church, Garnavillo Iowa d. 13 Jan 1915, Remsen Iowa Children: 1. Anna Maria Wilhelmina "Minnie" b. 22 dec 1876 d. 25 Feb 1910 near Garnavillo Iowa buried 28 Feb 1910 Garnavillo City Cem. Married Charles William Meyer 26 Dec 1898, LeMars or Remsen? 2. Herman Henry 3rd b. 24 Mar 1879 LeMars Iowa d. 4 May 1930 Aurora Oregon Married Catherine Elisabeth Holck on 5 Dec 1906 in Remsen 3. William John "Will" b. 28 Jan 1881 Remsen Iowa d. 22 Feb 1932 LeMars Iowa Married Anna Rosena/Rosina "Rose" Bruns on 3 Jan 1907 in Garnavillo Iowa 4. Marie Margaretha b. 7 Mar 1883 Remsen Iowa d. 8 Feb 1961 LeMars Iowa Did she marry? 5. Louis Henry b. 15 Jun 1885 Remsen Iowa d. 19 May 1965 LeMars Iowa Married Wilhelmine Maria Louisa Wiebke on 12 Jun 1918 in Cook Nebraska 6. Anna Marie b. 26 May 1890 Remsen Iowa d. 22 Nov 1918 LeMars Iowa I have a copy of the bio for Herman Henry Mohning from the 1917 History of Plymouth co. Iowa. I also have the obit for son William from 1932. Now for the connection Annie Schulte was the daughter of Henrietta Charlotte Wilhelmina Meyer and Johann Gerhardt Schulte. Henrietta C. W. was my father's grandmother through her second marriage to Frederich Benjegerdes. So it was a 1/2 relationship. My father told me about visiting his Mohning cousins when he was younger, especially Irving Meyer. I would very much like to know more about the descendents of Henry & Annie. You can email me privately at [email protected] I look forward to hearing from you. Grace (Benjegerdes) Keir

The Mohning descendents who came Clayton County are being honored at a "Pioneer Potluck" at the Plymouth County Museum on February 25th. We are looking for information on the earliest Mohning: Herman Heinrich I and his wife Marie Pepmeyer who came to Clayton County, from Germany, around 1850 and two of their children who remained in Clayton County, Johann Friedrich "Fred" Mohning and Katharine Margrethe Mohning (later Hedemann). Thank you. Linda Mohning, Remsen, Iowa.