Helen, Birkholz may have been in Colesburg before 1895. The 1900 census says he emigrated to the US in about 1873, but I can't find him on the 1880 census anywhere or on the 1885 Iowa State census. The first time I find him 'officially' is in 1895. Even if he was already in Colesburg by 1880 (and missed on the census) and took the photo at that time, the man pictured sure looks to be younger than 54 (the age John S. in the bio would have been). Of course this is only my opinion, and I could be wrong, so don't take my words as gospel by any means. I hope you get some additional replies to your query. Sharyl ----- Original Message ----- From: "Helen Jennings" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]>; <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2006 6:07 PM Subject: Re: [IACLAYTO] [Clayton Queries Admin:] Need help with SchweikertphotoID This is great but I thought Birkholz was in Colesburg before then. Thanks for the way you did it. Helen Jennings ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

This is great but I thought Birkholz was in Colesburg before then. Thanks for the way you did it. Helen Jennings

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#131481) Re: Need help with Schweikert photo ID <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=131481> AUTHOR: Clayton co. Coo DATE: 10/17/2006 at 20:05:24 Reply To: (#131474) Need help with Schweikert photo ID Author: Helen Jennings Date: 10/17/2006 at 19:05:16 Surnames: SCHWEIKERT,SCHWIGHERT Helen, The photographer, Herman J. Birkholz, had a studio in Colesburg, Delaware co. roughly from 1895-1910. He appears on the 1895 Iowa State census and the 1900 Federal census in Colesburg, but by the 1910 Federal census had moved to Dubuque, where he continued to work as a photographer. Although I am very much an amateur at dating photographs, it has become somewhat of a hobby for me. In my opinion, your photo was likely taken between 1895 and 1910, and appears to be of a middle-aged man or perhaps even as young as 25-30 (it's hard to tell). His outer coat has the large, edged lapels that were the style during that time-period as well, although he likely wasn't a man who followed fashion since he is wearing a work shirt under his jacket and coat. By 1895, the John Schwighert in the 1882 biography would have been a much older man than the person in the photo (he was already aged 56 by 1882) Perhaps one of John's sons? Sharyl Ferrall

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#131481) Re: Need help with Schweikert photo ID <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=131481> AUTHOR: Clayton co. Coo DATE: 10/17/2006 at 20:05:24 Reply To: (#131474) Need help with Schweikert photo ID Author: Helen Jennings Date: 10/17/2006 at 19:05:16 Surnames: SCHWEIKERT,SCHWIGHERT Helen, The photographer, Herman J. Birkholz, had a studio in Colesburg, Delaware co. roughly from 1895-1910. He appears on the 1895 Iowa State census and the 1900 Federal census in Colesburg, but by the 1910 Federal census had moved to Dubuque, where he continued to work as a photographer. Although I am very much an amateur at dating photographs, it has become somewhat of a hobby for me. In my opinion, your photo was likely taken between 1895 and 1910, and appears to be of a middle-aged man or perhaps even as young as 25-30 (it's hard to tell). His outer coat has the large, edged lapels that were the style during that time-period as well, although he likely wasn't a man who followed fashion since he is wearing a work shirt under his jacket and coat. By 1895, the John Schwighert in the 1882 biography would have been a much older man than the person in the photo (he was already aged 56 by 1882) Perhaps one of John's sons? Sharyl Ferrall

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#131474) Need help with Schweikert photo ID <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=131474> AUTHOR: Helen Jennings DATE: 10/17/2006 at 19:05:16 Surnames: SCHWEIKERT,SCHWIGHERT Can anyone can identify the man in this photo for sure? Is this the same man as in the 1882 Biography for John Schwighert (link below)? I know the photo is a Schweikert but which one? I am looking for a picture of John C. Schweikert, who is buried in Hansel Cemetery up Wayman from Garber, Iowa. Link: 1882 Bio of John Schwighert URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~iaclayto/biographies/schwighert_j.htm>

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#131393) Eunice Marianne (Kugel) Kamp Torson 1923-2006 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=131393> AUTHOR: Volunteer DATE: 10/16/2006 at 14:17:39 Surnames: KUGEL,KAMP,TORSON,BLUMHAGEN,LEE,PEARSON Eunice Marianne Torson, 83 Eunice Torson, of Ames, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2006, at Israel Hospice House in Ames. She was 83. A memorial service was held on Saturday, Sept. 2, at Bethseda Lutheran Church in Ames. Eunice was born on February 25, 1923, in Grand Meadow Township in Clayton County. She was the daughter of William and Amelia Kugel. She grew up on a farm in Postville and graduated from Postville High School. She was united in marriage to Duane Kamp. From this union six children were born: Janice, Ed, Jim, Tom, Daryl, and Randy. Eunice was later married on June 11, 1970, to Gene Torson who added five daughters to the family: Dianna, Frances, Marilyn, Linda, and Kris. She enjoyed knitting, cross-stitching, canning, cooking, reading, and attending church activities. Eunice lovingly crafted afghans and quilt pieces for every child and grandchild. She also donated her projects to church fundraisers. Gene and Eunice managed the Regency Court apartments for over twenty years in Ames. She is preceded in death by her parents; her first husband; and two brothers, Donald and Vernon Kugel. She is survived by her husband, Gene Torson of Ames; two sisters: Bernadine Blumhagen of Melbourne, Fla., and Gertrude Lee of Wadena; one daughter, Janice Pearson (Ned) of Knoxville; five sons: Ed Kamp (Wanda) of Shipley, Jim Kamp of Sparta, Wisc., Tom Kamp (Judy) of Knoxville, Daryl Kamp (Diane) of Epworth, and Randy Kamp (Paula) of Mitchell. She is also survived by five step-daughters and their husbands: Dianna Torson (John Barney) of Brookings, S.D., Frances Allsup (Dennis) of Strawberry Point, Marilyn Olson (Bob) of Lincoln, Neb., Linda Ortberg (Scott) of Rome, Texas, and Kris Stapher (Dwight) of Elkader. Eunice was blessed with twenty-seven grandchildren and fifty-four great grandchildren. The family requests that memorials be given to the Israel Hospice House of Ames. Postville Herald-Leader, September 7, 2006

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#131392) Jim Bob Bruess 1971-2006 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=131392> AUTHOR: Volunteer DATE: 10/16/2006 at 14:08:46 Surnames: BRUESS,RAUSCH,KOESTER,HEYING Jim Bob Bruess Jim Bob Bruess, age 35, of Little Turkey, died Tuesday, September 19, 2006, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. A Mass of Christian burial was held Saturday, September 23, 2006, at the Assumption Parish - Little Turkey with Rev. David Beckman and Rev. John Moser concelebrating. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Little Turkey, with Jason Kuehner, Keith Busta, Dave Njus, Craig Kurtenbach, Tom Bouska, and Dan Trewin serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were Mike Bruess, Chuck Bruess, Jamie Jirak, Lowell Vsetecka, Dennis Bruess, Rudy Koester, and Nicole Koester. Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Lawler was in charge of arrangements. . Survivors include two brothers; Gary and Steve Bruess of Waucoma; two sisters; Carla (John) Rausch of Waucoma and Lori (Jim) Koester of West Union; one niece, Nicole Koester of West Union; one nephew, Rudy Koester of West Union; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; paternal grandparents, John and Caroline Bruess; and maternal grandparents, Joe and Rose Heying. Waukon Standard, September 28, 2006

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#131391) Donald Eugene Smock 1919-2006 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=131391> AUTHOR: Volunteer DATE: 10/16/2006 at 14:04:22 Surnames: FISHEL,SMOCK,DUFFY,DUNN,LANGEL,STOECKER,COZAD,DEMOSS Donald E. Smock February 18, 1919 - September 26, 2006 Dundee, Iowa Visitation: 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Rosary at 7:00 p.m. September 28, 2006 at Leonard-Muller Funeral Home & Crematory - Manchester, Iowa. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Casket will be open for viewing and family will greet one hour before service September 29, 2006 at St. Mary's Catholic Church - Strawberry Point, Iowa. Interment: Private Burial, at St. Joseph's Cemetery - Greeley, Iowa. Donald Eugene Smock was born near Wood Center in Clayton County, Iowa on February 18, 1919, the son of Homer and Aurilla (Fishel) Smock. He attended rural school and Greeley High School. Donald was united in marriage to Donna Duffy on June 14, 1941, at St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Edgewood. Donald farmed until 1961, worked at the Greeley Creamery, and worked in construction. In 1965 they moved to Dundee. Donald retired in 1981. Donald died at the Regional Medical Center in Manchester on Tuesday afternoon, September 26, 2006, following a lengthy illness. He was eighty-seven years of age. Donald liked gardening, horses, flowers, hunting, fishing, animals, and working on lawn mowers. Survivors include his wife, Donna of Dundee; three daughters, Shiela (Gerald) Dunn of Cedar Rapids, Suzanne (Richard) Langel of Manchester, and Debra (Ronald) Stoecker of Princeville, Illinois; nine grandchildren; and sixteen great-grandchildren. Donald was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Rodney Cozad; a great-grandson, Carter DeMoss; and nine siblings.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#131389) Harland "Hap" Frederick Kutzbach 1926-2006 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=131389> AUTHOR: Volunteer DATE: 10/16/2006 at 13:57:32 Surnames: SCHLITTER,KUTZBACH,MOON,MIENE,KREGEL,BROWN,MILLER Harland "Hap" Kutzbach May 31, 1926 - September 24, 2006 Farmersburg, IA Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m. September 26, 2006 at Leonard Funeral Home, Monona, IA, and after 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. September 27, 2006 at St. John Lutheran Church, Farmersburg, IA. Interment: September 27, 2006 at Farmersburg-Wagner Cemetery, Farmersburg, IA. Harland "Hap" Frederick Kutzbach, 80, of Farmersburg passed away Sunday, September 24, 2006, at Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. "Hap" was born on May 31, 1926, to Henry and Elsie (Schlitter) Kutzbach at the family homestead near Farmersburg. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church, in Farmersburg and remained a faithful and active member his entire life. He served on the church council as a funeral usher and a key holder for many years. He attended Farmersburg Community School. He was united in marriage to Shirley Moon on June 4, 1946. Three children were born to them, Karen (Wayne) Miene, Monona, Keith (Dixie) Kutzbach, Farmersburg and Kathy (Jim Wagner) Kutzbach, Farmersburg. Hap farmed the family homestead for twenty five years, drove an LP gas route for Clayton County Farm Service and Elkader Co-Op for twenty five years, was grounds keeper and "special needs" bus driver for MFL-MarMac School for ten years. Survivors include his wife of sixty years, Shirley; three children, Karen (Wayne) Miene, Monona, Keith (Dixie) Kutzbach, Farmersburg, Kathy (Jim Wagner) Kutzbach, Farmersburg; his beloved grandchildren, Tom (Jacque) Miene, Wilton, Trent (Melissa) Miene, Farmersburg, Trace (Sherri) Miene, Monona, Stacie (Christopher) Bauerle, Murfreesboro, TN, Dr. Beth Kutzbach, St. Paul, MN, Jill (Dr. Julian) Sanchez, Bettendorf; he was also delighted to know eight great-grandchildren, Steph Miene, Cedar Falls, Ashley Miene, Wilton, Autumn, Elizabeth and Esben Miene, Farmersburg, Kale and Landyn Miene, Monona and Joshua Bauerle, Murfreesboro, TN; one sister, Lavon Kregel, Postville; two brothers-in-law, Dwayne (Inez) Moon, Luana, Vernice (Bev) Moon, Monona; one sister-in-law, Darlene Moon, Monona, and many relatives and friends. Hap was preceded in death by his parents; his in-laws, Ernie and Bertha Moon; two brothers-in-law, Gordon Kregel and Don Moon; two sisters-in-law, Viola Brown and Ethel Miller.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#131388) Robert Allen "Bob" Nesteby 1951-2006 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=131388> AUTHOR: Volunteer DATE: 10/16/2006 at 13:49:37 Surnames: GAMM,NESTEBY,BINK Robert Allen "Bob" Nesteby July 19, 1951 - September 23, 2006 Elkader, IA Visitation: 4 to 8:00 p.m. September 26, 2006 at Leonard Funeral Home - Elkader, IA and after 10 a.m. until service time on Wednesday at the church. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. September 27, 2006 at Peace United Church of Christ, Elkader, IA. Interment: 10:30 a.m. Inurnment September 28, 2006 at East Side Cemetery, Elkader, IA. Robert Allen Nesteby, 55, of Elkader, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2006, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids after a tough battle with a brief illness. Bob was born on July 19, 1951, in Oelwein to Gerald and Dorothy (Gamm) Nesteby. He was baptized at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Volga on October 7, 1951, and was confirmed on April 11, 1965, at Peace United Church of Christ in Elkader. He graduated from Central Community High School in 1969. He earned his Associate of Arts degree from Waldorf College in 1971, and his Bachelor of Science from Upper Iowa University in 1973. He was united in marriage to Rose Katherine “Kathy” Bink in 1972. They made their home in Elkader where Bob started his career with Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (now Northwestern Mutual Financial Network). They had two children, Michael and Alison. Bob and Kathy were divorced in 1991. Bob remained with Northwestern Mutual for the remainder of his life. He celebrated his 30th anniversary with the company this year. He loved golfing, at which he excelled, spending time with his children and granddaughter, and was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan. He enjoyed golfing with his son, and attending his daughter’s softball games. Bob also enjoyed traveling with his many friends. He was a loving father, son and grandfather who was always willing to lend a helping hand when a friend or family member needed him. Bob will be sadly missed by his family and friends, but will be kept in our memories with an annual memorial golf tournament held in his honor at the Elkader Golf and County Club. Survivors who will keep Bob’s memory alive include his parents, Gerald and Dorothy Nesteby of Elkader; his two children, Michael (Melanie) Nesteby of Coggon and Alison Nesteby of Manchester; one granddaughter, Alexis, of Coggon; a brother, Gary (Judy) Nesteby of Marion; nieces and nephews; a special friend Kathy Schultz of Elkader and many, many friends.

Is the administrator of this list able to configure the digest distribution to include an index at the bottom of the list of letters so that one does not have to scroll through pages and pages of the sought after letter? I enjoy the ability to simply click on the attachment and go right to the right email letter. Other list administrators have this capability...if you can...many thanks! -- Roger N. Whiting This email has been scanned by Norton Antivirus software Version 11.0.16.2

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#131170) re: Leo James Christofferson 1928-2006 obit <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=131170> AUTHOR: Yvonne Ellwood DATE: 10/13/2006 at 14:36:53 Surnames: WHITE,CHRISTOFFERSON,BENTIEN,HORNS,KURTH,LINDERBAUM,GORDON,WALZ,FUNK,BENESH I would like to know if this fellow is related to us. [see obit link below] Our pedigree is: Christoper Ellensen & Martha Hansdaughter/Hagbarth Christopherson-Kristofferson & Gustava Helene F. Pedersen/Oscar Christopherson-Morch who was my grandfather. Christian Horn and Dorothea Fredericka Pitzner/ Wilhemine Horn & Peter Anton or viceversa Marfilius/Anna Otillie Minnie Marfilius & William Shepperd/ Cora Elizabeth Shepperd & Oscar Morch who was grandmother. Please reply. Link: Leo James Christofferson obituary URL: <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?read=131055>

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#131055) Re: Leo James Christofferson 1928-2006 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=131055> AUTHOR: Yvonne Ellwood DATE: 10/11/2006 at 13:10:46 Reply To: (#131037) Leo James Christofferson 1928-2006 Author: Volunteer Date: 10/11/2006 at 08:55:54 Surnames: WHITE,CHRISTOFFERSON,BENTIEN,HORNS,KURTH,LINDERBAUM,GORDON,WALZ,FUNK,BENESH I would like to know if this fellow is related to us. Our pedigree is: Christoper Ellensen & Martha Hansdaughter/Hagbarth Christopherson-Kristofferson & Gustava Helene F. Pedersen/Oscar Christopherson-Morch who was my grandfather. Christian Horn and Dorothea Fredericka Pitzner/ Wilhemine Horn & Peter Anton or viceversa Marfilius/Anna Otillie Minnie Marfilius & William Shepperd/ Cora Elizabeth Shepperd & Oscar Morch who was grandmother. Please reply.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#131037) Leo James Christofferson 1928-2006 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=131037> AUTHOR: Volunteer DATE: 10/11/2006 at 08:55:54 Surnames: WHITE,CHRISTOFFERSON,BENTIEN,HORNS,KURTH,LINDERBAUM,GORDON,WALZ,FUNK,BENESH Leo Christofferson Leo James Christofferson, 77, of Monona, Iowa, died Monday, September 11, 2006, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born December 19, 1928, at Postville, to William and Alice (White) Christofferson. He was baptized April 17, 1938, and confirmed at Postville. August 24, 1954, Leo was married to Ramona R. Bentien at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Leo attended Postville School and graduated in 1947, where he was Senior Class President and Homecoming King. He received the Iowa Farmers award from the FFA. He served in the United States Marines Corps at San Diego, Calif., from 1951 to 1953. Leo farmed near Frankville for two years and then moved to the Luana area. He worked for Marhofer in Postville for 18 months until it was sold to Hygrade and worked there for sixteen and a half years. He also worked for Lang's Dairy Equipment for six years and Beatrice Cheese Company of Fredericksburg for 13 years, until he retired May 1, 1996. Leo was Mayor of Monona for seven and a half years, served on the Harpers Ferry City Council for six years, where he also served as Mayor for two years. Leo was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 722 of Harpers Ferry, where he was Vice Commander for one year, Brotherly Love Masonic Lodge of Postville, Scottish Rite Temple, 32 degree of Cedar Rapids, Lifetime member of the El Kahir Shrine Temple of Cedar Rapids, volunteer Fire Department for Monona and Harpers Ferry, Iowa Fireman's Association, and the Northeast Iowa Shrine Clowns. For years Leo was a cast member of the "Living Last Supper" playing James the Elder. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Ramona Christofferson of Monona; three children, Wm. "Bill" (Joyce) Christofferson of Postville, Melon (significant other Joe Hogan) Horns of Harpers Ferry, and Tim (Linda) Christofferson of Monona; one step-daughter, Linda (Eldon) Kurth of Monona; nine grandchildren; one step-granddaughter; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Marian Linderbaum of Castalia; one brother, Roger (Marilyn) Christofferson of Postville; two half-brothers, Dean (Mary) Christofferson of Arizona and Mark (Lonnie) Christofferson of Kansas; and two half-sisters, Myrna (Ron) Gordon of New Mexico and Ruth Walz or Arizona; and several nieces and nephews. Leo was preceded in death by his parents; step-mother Lois; a son-in-law, Myron Horns; a brother-in-law, Charles Linderbaum; two sisters-in-law, Betty Funk and JoAnn Benesh; and maternal in-laws Linford and Thelma Bentien. Funeral services were held Thursday, September 14, at the Living Faith United Methodist Parish, Monona. Rev. Dennis Gilbert officiated. A private family inurnment will take place at a later date. Leonard Funeral Home of Monona was in charge of arrangements. Casketbearers were Mike Horns, Ryan Hogan, Matthew Horns, Seth Christofferson, Shaun Christofferson, Wade Christofferson, Keefe Williams, and Ivy Williams. Honorary casketbearers were the Northeast Iowa Shrine Clowns, Pat Cota, Clem Gerhartz, Gene Nevermann, and Jim Burger. Waukon Standard, September 20, 2006

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#130940) E.B. Lamborn death notice 1917 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=130940> AUTHOR: Clayton co. Coo DATE: 10/10/2006 at 13:29:39 Surnames: LAMBORN E.B. Lamborn, a highly respected resident of the Luana community, passed away Saturday morning and the funeral was held Tuesday. -The Iowa Volksblatt, Postville, Allamakee co. Iowa, Friday, September 28, 1917

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#130938) George H. Jenkins death notice 1917 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=130938> AUTHOR: Clayton co. Coo DATE: 10/10/2006 at 13:27:37 Surnames: JENKINS George H. Jenkins, 71, passed away Sunday morning after an illness of several years. The funeral will be held in Monona. -The Iowa Volksblatt, Postville, Allamakee co. Iowa, Friday, September 28, 1917

I have a picture postcard addressed to Emilie Schutte of Guttenberg, postmarked May 15 1908 from sister Malin__a. I will send it to anyone related to this person. You can e-mail me off-list if you want [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#130897) Keith Edward Wilkins 1925-2006 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=130897> AUTHOR: Volunteer DATE: 10/9/2006 at 14:55:25 Surnames: CAMPBELL,WILKINS,BALL,MELCHER Keith Wilkins Keith Wilkins, Monona, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2006, in his home from a heart attack following congestive heart failure. He was 81. A private inurnment service was held by the immediate family. Burial was in Postville Cemetery. Keith Edward Wilkins was born March 5, 1925, to Edward "Lee" and Mildred (Campbell) Wilkins in Linton Township near Volney. Keith received Christian Baptism at the Methodist Parsonage, Monona, by Pastor George W. Turner and he was a member of the United Methodist Church in McGregor. He attended the rural Linton No. 2 in 4 and Fairview No. 5 rural Allamakee County schools through the eighth grade. Keith graduated from Waukon High School in 1943 and married Elaine (Ball) Wilkins November 27, 1946, in Monona. Keith and Elaine farmed in Post Township and Farmersburg Township, and purchased their first farm in Grand Meadow in March of 1952. He retired in 1994 and moved to Monona. Keith was a soil conservation advocate and received several awards for his involvement. He was a blood donor and donated as much of his body as possible to medical science research. Keith loved spending time at Pike's Peak, Effigy Mounds, and Monona Butterfly Garden. Survivors include his wife, Elaine Wilkins of Monona; two sons, Leland "Lee" (Barbara) Wilkins of Aurora, Ill., and Bryan Wilkins and friend Ellen Kuriger. Also surviving are one sister, Madonna Melcher of Decorah; two step-grandchildren, Emily Isaacson (Bill Bradley) of Boynton Beach, Fla., and Jonathan Isaacson of Kisakata, Japan; and a nephew, Darwin Melcher of Decorah. His parents and a nephew, Arlan Lee Melcher, preceded him in death. Waukon Standard, September 7, 2006

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#130896) Arlene Heck 1922-2006 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=130896> AUTHOR: Volunteer DATE: 10/9/2006 at 14:51:10 Surnames: ANDERSON,HANSON,HECK,KUNTZ,MEYER Arlene Heck February 20, 1922 - August 15, 2006 Garnavillo, Iowa Visitation: Thursday 4:00- 8:00 P.M. August 17, 2006 at Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home Garnavillo Iowa and one hour before service at church Funeral Service: Friday 11:00 A.M. August 18, 2006 at Marion Lutheran Church Gunder Iowa Interment: Marion Lutheran Church Cemetery Arlene Heck was born the daughter of Otto and Nellie (Anderson) Hanson on February 20, 1922 on the family farm south of Gunder. She died Tuesday, August 15, 2006, at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City. Arlene attended Vellerson Country School and graduated from Elkader High School. She attended Junior College in Elkader before teaching at the Vellerson School, where her younger brother and sister were among her students. On August 9, 1947 she was united in marriage with Loras J. “Doc” Heck in St. Louis, Missouri. After their marriage they moved to Chicago. Arlene served as a Personal Sales Supervisor for Liberty Mutual Insurance Company for 27 years. After her retirement in 1984, the Hecks returned to Garnavillo. Arlene was an active member of Marion Lutheran Church in Gunder. She enjoyed quilting with the church women, playing cards with her friends, and was an active member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Arlene recorded the history of the Marion Township # 6 Vellerson School and the Anderson Family History. She served on the committee to record the Gunder History. Arlene and Doc were avid travelers. They enjoyed many cruises and trips through the years, visiting Scandinavia, Holland, Germany, and the Caribbean. The Heck home was always open to family and friends. Arlene especially enjoyed preparing Norwegian foods. She taught many of her nieces and nephews to make lefse and krumkage. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband Loras; one sister, Ida Mae (Harold) Kuntz of Saint Olaf; one sister-in-law, Helen Meyer of Monona; one brother, Howard (Evelyn) Hanson of Culver City, Calif. and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Otto R. Hanson, Jr.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#130859) W. H. Riegal <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=130859> AUTHOR: Volunteer DATE: 10/8/2006 at 21:32:31 Surnames: RIEGAL,BUSH Dubuque Telegraph-Herald, Thursday, February 8, 1923, Page nine W. H. Riegal Colesburg, Ia., Feb. 8 -- Special: W. H. Riegel of Graham, died Sunday at his home, at the age of 71 years. He had been ill about ten days with pneumonia. He operated a sawmill at Graham. Surviving are two brothers and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the J. W. Bush home Tuesday afternoon. Rev. W. H. Smith presided. Interment was made in Oak Hill cemetery.