This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#129996) Lawrence Meyer <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=129996> AUTHOR: Karen Muchow DATE: 10/1/2006 at 17:46:07 Surnames: MEYER,NOLTE,SCHUTTE,ANFINSON,HABERICHTER AND STEVENS Obituary of Lawrence Meyer Boards > Localities > North America > United States > States > Iowa > Counties > Clayton URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=message&r=rw&p=localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.clayton&m=1138 Subject: Lawrence G. Meyer 1902 - 1970 Author: Date: 02 Jul 2001 2:43 PM GMT Email: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >From the August 1970 Postville Herald: Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 1 by the Rev. Arthur J. Tolo in the Zion Lutheran Church Castalia for Lawrence G. Meyer, Ossian, who died in Winneshiek Memorial Hospital, Decorah, July 29 after a brief illness. Lawrence G. Meyer, son of John O. and Lena (Nolte) Meyer, was born April 10, 1902 in Grand Meadow township near Postville. He attended the rural school near his home at Postville, the Ossian public school and the Minneapolis business school. As a child he accompanied his parents to Ossian, lived in Cresco for a few years before returning to his farm north of Ossian. On February 6, 1939, he married Ethel Schutte at Luana. He was baptized in St. Paul's Lutheran church at Postville and confirmed in the Immanuel Lutheran church at Cresco. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran church at Castalia, holding several offices in the church at various times. For 20 years Mr. Meyer was a member of the Ossian public school board, served many years as director of the Union Produce Cooperative in Ossian and also was a director many years of the Nordness Cooperative creamery. He is survived by his wife and five children: John of Great Falls, Montana; LaRue (Mrs. Wayne Anfinson) of Waucoma; Mary (Mrs. Harold Haberichter) of Ossian; Lawrence and Marvin of Ossian; two brother, Albert of Ossian and Lloyd of Davenport, a sister , Viola (Mrs. Clifford Stevens) of Rochester, Minnesota. There are 21 grandchildren. Mr. Meyer was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers and a sister, Henry, Harvey, and Elsie who died in infancy and a brother Walter who died in 1915. Burial was in Hillside Cemetery in Ossian. Link: http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/m/u/c/Karen-J-Muchow URL: <http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/m/u/c/Karen-J-Muchow>

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#129460) Carl Roy George Johanningmeier 1917-2006 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=129460> AUTHOR: Volunteer DATE: 9/26/2006 at 20:05:44 Surnames: WAGNER,JOHANNINGMEIER,TROESTER,SCHRIVER,WALTMANN,WAGGONER,NIELSEN,KLEINOW Carl Johanningmeier Carl Roy George Johanningmeier, 89, Monona, Iowa, passed away Friday, August 25, 2006, at the Good Samaritan Center, Postville, following an extended illness. Carl was born June 26, 1917, in Monona Township to Wilhelm H. and Johanna (Wagner) Johanningmeier. Carl was baptized August 5, 1917, and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Monona. November 28, 1942, he was united in marriage to Nellie A. Troester at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Postville. Carl was a credit to the farming profession. He was respected and admired by those who knew him. Carl not only turned the soil, he turned the lives of those that were around him. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Emma in infancy and June Schriver; and two brothers, Lloyd and Palmer Johanningmeier. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Nellie; three daughters, Barbara (Augie) Waltmann of Waverly, Elaine (Art) Waggoner of Commerce City, Colo., and Gayle (Bob) Nielsen of Council Bluffs; six grandchildren, Cheryl (Ned) Lundsgaard, Denise Waltmann, Heather (Jeff) Hein, Tyler Martin, Jeff Nielsen, and Angela (Brett) Elam; six great-grandchildren; two brothers, Willis Johanningmeier of Waukon, Maloy Johanningmeier of Monona; one sister, Betty (Henry) Kleinow of Prairie du Chien, Wis.; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, August 28, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Monona. Rev. Allen Bidne officiated. Burial followed in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Monona. Leonard Funeral Home, Monona, was in charge of arrangements. Casketbearers were Duane Johanningmeier, Jerry Johanningmeier, Lloyd Johanningmeier, Steve Johanningmeier, David Kleinow, and Bill Tielbar. Waukon Standard, August 30, 2006

Clayton co. IAGenWeb is growing like crazy! Visit the "Updates Journal" for links to all of the new items added in August & September 2006 (thru today) Thank-you to all of the contributors, your generosity is much appreciated! *miscellaneous bios: Bixby, Glass, Hatfield, Hammond, Nelson, Potts, Ridenour, Slick & Smith *continued updating of the cemetery lists from obituaries & gravestone photos *surname correction on Strawberry Point cemetery burial listing (Woodridge should be Wooldridge) *gravestone photos for St. Michael's, Mt. Harmony, Pleasant Grove & Eastside cemeteries *Death records Index, Book I, 1880-1897- surnames I thru S *Death records FAQ's & other useful information *1965 Farm Directory, listing of owners & renters, surnames A thru J *lists of politicians, county officials & misc. officials, all updated *document: 1835 Lot sale, Territory of Michigan *document:1871 Irish paper "Info Wanted" Gannan siblings *document: Engelhardt family reunion was updated *document: Notice to heirs of James Sparks, 1854 *added 1854 marriages: Burnathe - Wiltse, Chase - Richardson, Bowhanan - Garber, Partch - Larusor & Downie - Follet *Loyed divorce notice, 1854 *1 new obit was posted in September 2006. Share your obits with other Clayton co. researchers!!! *added link to 'Sudol/LaCoste Families of Northeast Iowa', a personal website containing research for various Clayton co. surnames including Plozel, Sudol & Pozar *Charles Ruegnitz family photos & notes *Charles Blanchaine family photo & notes *Charles Schecker photos *Photo of 4 old settlers showing off their whiskers*Jennings family photos & notes *Marvin & Mae Walters photo & family notes *the surname registry has lots of new researchers for many surnames. Help me keep this registry up-to-date. Check to see that your email address is current on the registry! I will not be updating the Clayton co. website again until after I return from vacation in mid-October. Should you want to make a submission, please go ahead and email me anytime. I will contact you after I return home. Best wishes! 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: (#127534) Mayme Loretta (Henderson ) Landt 1912-2006 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=127534> AUTHOR: Volunteer DATE: 9/12/2006 at 18:49:32 Surnames: STAFFORD,HENDERSON,LANDT BENTIEN,ENGELHARDT,WIETHORN Mayme Landt Mayme Loretta Henderson Landt, 93, Luana, Iowa, died Sunday, July 2, 2006, at the Good Samaritan Center, Postville, Iowa, from old age. Mayme was born July 15, 1912, on a farm near Volney, Iowa, to Clarence and Jessie (Stafford) Henderson. She was baptized on August 16, 1914, by Rev. James B. Bird in the Methodist Church. She was later confirmed in the Lutheran Faith by Rev. Henry Kumpf in 1936, at St. John Lutheran Church in Luana. She attended Walnut Grove Country School, rural Monona and graduated with the class of 1930, from Monona High School. On November 6, 1934, she was united in marriage to Harvey Landt at Waukon, Iowa, by Rev. R. L. Van Nice. Four children were born to this union. Mayme and Harvey farmed for many years on their farm south of Luana, moving to Luana in 1961. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church and St. John ELCW. Mayme also taught Sunday school and Bible school for many years. Survivors include three sons, LeRoy (Judith) Landt, Cedar Rapids, Wayne (Martha) Landt, Luana, Don L. (Dorothy) Landt, Palo; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and two sisters-in-law, Rosella Henderson, Madison, WI, and Katie Henderson, Monona. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Harvey, on September 6, 1989; one daughter in infancy; four brothers, Harold, Leon, Lester "Scotty", Marlin "Doc" Henderson and three sisters, Thelma Bentien, Frances Engelhardt and Gretchen Wiethorn. Services were held on Thursday, July 6, 2006, at 11:00 am at St. John Lutheran Church, Luana. The Rev. Christopher Staley will officiate. Burial followed in St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Luana. Visitation was held on Wednesday, July 5, 2006, from 5-7 p.m. at the Leonard Funeral Home, Monona. Casket Bearers: Norman Mueller, Walt Wedo, Dave Engelhardt, LaVerne Landt, Harlin Bentien and Kurt Wiethorn Postville Herald-Leader, July 12, 2006

Clayton county researchers, Please consider signing this petition that is now circulation in the genealogy community. Read below for additional information or go directly to the online petition: http://www.petitiononline.com/FGS2006 Sharyl Ferrall Clayton co. IAGenWeb coordinator http://iagenweb.org/clayton >In late July, the National Archives announced they were planning to cut >back the hours of the Washington DC area facilities of the archives. This >would eliminate all evening and Saturday hours and greatly harm the >ability of the average genealogist to access the records. For full >details, see >http://www.archives.gov/press/press-releases/2006/nr06-125.html > >While the Archivist of the United States was at the FGS conference he >reported that they had received very little feedback from the country's >genealogists asking for reconsideration. He was also presented with a >request from the chair of the FGS Records Preservation Committee to >consider some alternatives and a petition was started to allow >genealogists to express their disagreement with the changes and to endorse >alternatives that will allow the evening and Saturday hours to continue. > >You can see more details about that in Dick Eastman's weekly newsletter >at: >http://blog.eogn.com/eastmans_online_genealogy/2006/09/quick_please_jo.html > >The petition can be signed at: http://www.petitiononline.com/FGS2006 > >Note that the deadline for receiving comments on the proposed changes by >the archives is September 9, so there isn't much time. And I suspect that >if they succeed in reducing the Washington hours, the regional archives >will be soon to follow.

I have a photo of Mahala, Emma, William Buckman and then Sophia Buckman Walters. On the back it says Sophia came to Buckman's home from Germany until she married. Mahala 1879-1895 Emma 1876-1932 William 1871-1953 Emma, Mahala, William are children of Johann Friederick & Fredericka Otting Buckman. On the 1880 census Sophia is not mentioned. Does anyone know anything about Sophia Buckman Walters? Thanks for any help given. AdaMarie

Hi Clayton co. researchers, I hope you all are having a great research summer! I've kept busy transcribing some early death records and updating our cemeteries. To see all the new items added to the Clayton co. IAGenWeb site, visit the Update Journal: http://www.rootsweb.com/~iaclayto/journal.htm Sharing is such a nice gift to your fellow researchers and a wonderful way to give a bit of something back if you've found useful information on the Clayton co. IAGenWeb website. Your contributions are always welcome. Drop me a note if you have something to share. Happy Hunting! Sharyl Ferrall Clayton co. IAGenWeb coordinator http://iagenweb.org/clayton

Emma Buckmann, who married Henry Palas, was the daughter of Johann Friederich Buckman (1837-1917) and Friederike Georgine Wilhelmine Otting (1842-1931). They had six children: Frederick (1867-1954), Johann Heinrich Friederich (1869-1957), William Ernest "Bill" (1871-1953), Emma (1876-1832), Mahala (1879-1895) and Sophia. We also have a Friedericke Buckman (1850-1911) who married Johann Friedrich "Fritz" Otting. Their children were: Maria (1873-1873), Margaretha "Sophia" (1874-1875), Emilie Wilhelmina Sophia (1876-1947), Georgne "Jennie" Fredereka (1878-1962), Herman F. (1880-1953), John Heinrich "Henry" (1882-1965), Justene W. (1884-1977), Odelia Mina (1889-1986), Ada (1891)-1918), and a Baby. Frederike Otting Buckman was a sister to Fritz Otting. Friedericke and Johann Friederich Buckman's parents were Herman "Friedrich" and Sophia Tuember/Toelmer Buckman. Ada Otting married Henry Koth, son of Fred and Catherine Henkes Koth. I'm interested in the Buckmans through the Otting connection and would be interested in more information on the Palas and Fritz Otting families. Lois Ahntholz

I am searching for info on the Buckman/Koth connection. Emma Buckman 1876-1932 married Henry Palas had many relatives which I know nothing about. Henry H Buckman 23 Oct 1840-30 Nov 1916 M Mary Koth William Buckman 1845-22 Jun 1877 M. Minnie Koth Sophia Buckman 27 Jan 1848-18 May 1910 M. William Koth Any info would be helpful. Hope I am doing this right. Thanks for any help given. AdaMarie

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#122260) Shirley J. Corlett 1926-2006 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=122260> AUTHOR: Volunteer DATE: 7/28/2006 at 14:35:10 Surnames: CORLETT,ENTWISLE-HAYWOOD,FREEMAN,MCOLGAN-STERBENZ,HEATON Shirley J. Corlett BY LIFE STAFF ROCKFORD — Shirley J. Corlett, 79, passed away at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, surrounded by her children. Shirley left her earthly home to be with her heavenly father on Sunday, June 4, 2006. Shirley was the daughter of Ralph (Pete) Corlett and Ruby (Entwisle-Haywood), born on Dec. 26, 1926 in McGregor, Iowa. She married Merle (Brownie) Freeman on June 28, 1946 and had three children, Clifford (Joan) Freeman, Byron, Michael (Sharon) Freeman, Sevierville, Tenn., and Sharon (Barney) McOlgan-Sterbenz, Bettendorf, Iowa. Taking care of people is what Shirley loved most. At the age of 40 she enrolled in the Galesburg LPN nursing program and worked at hospitals in Monmouth, Moline,and Vinita, Okla., and finally at the Great River Care Center in McGregor, Iowa where she worked for 15 years before retiring at the age of 72. Shirley spent her retirement years in Byron, and continued to spread her healing ways to all who came in contact with her. Shirley was a very caring woman with an amazing sense of humor. Her loving good nature blessed her with many friends throughout her life. She loved to laugh and make others smile and most of all she loved her family. Besides her children, Shirley is survived by her sister, Lillian Heaton, Bucoda,Wash., and brothers, Ralph (Olga) Corlett, McGregor, Iowa and Chuck (Charlotte) Corlett, Vinita, Okla.; five grandchildren, Connie (Don) Hoff, Byron, Paul (Lisa) Freeman, Boynton Beach, Fla., Denise (Brian) Holtz, Eldridge, Iowa, Kimberly (Derrick)Fish, Land O’ Lakes, Fla. and Lance (Stephanie) McOlgan, Edwardsville; 11 great-grandchildren, Kiersten and Olivia Hoff, Cole and Clay Freeman, Zachary and Anna Holtz, Makenzie, Carter and Madilyn Fish, and Taylor and Alissa McOlgan; four step grandchildren, Tonia Bogener, Jeff (Melissa) Sterbenz, Tim (Jessica) Sterbenz, and James Sterbenz; one step great-grandaughter, Stephanie Sterbenz; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents and son-in-law. As she wished, cremation rights have been accorded. A memorial service was held on Friday, June 9, 2006 at 3 p.m., at the Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in McGregor, Iowa. There was a visitation beginning at noon prior to the service on Friday. Burial followed at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, McGregor, Iowa. In her memory, please flower the lonely, love the unable, and hug the children and elderly. The Ogle County Life newspaer, 311 W. Washington St., Oregon, IL 61061 June 25, 2006

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#121862) Mary M. Armstong 1872-1953 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=121862> AUTHOR: Sharyl Ferrall DATE: 7/25/2006 at 07:09:43 Surnames: ARMSTRONG,DYKE,WELCH,GRAY,TORSTENSON,JACKLIN Mary M. Armstrong Dies Following Extended Illness Mary M. Armstrong, 80, of 43 Spencer, resident of Helena since 1917, died at St. Peter's hospital this morning following a long illness. She had been hospitalized since Feb. 8. Born March 20, 1872, in Monona, Iowa, she came to Helena in 1917 from Grand Lodge, Mich., and had made her home here since that time. She was a member of the Salvation Army for many years. Survivors include her husband, Ed; four children, Mrs. Aaron Welch of Oilmont, Mrs. Raymond Gray of Ronan, James Armstrong of Mill City, Ore., and Howard Armstrong, stationed with the navy in Seattle; 10 grandchildren, Wilford and Frank Welch of Oilmont, Mrs. Charlotte Torstenson of Shelby, James Raymond Gray with the navy in San Diego, Sue Ann and Sylvia Jean Gray, Mrs. Shirley Gray Torgenson, all of Missoula, and Darlene and Sharon Armstrong of Mill City, Ore; five great-grandchildren; a brother, John Dyke of Postville, Iowa, and sister, Jennie Jacklin of Los Angeles. Lt. Glen Gilden of the Salvation Army will officiate at funeral services at the Retz chapel at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Interment will be in Forestvale. Retz funeral home is in charge of arrangements. -Independent Record, February 12, 1953 (Helena, Montana)

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#121859) Irving Maurer 1879-1942 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=121859> AUTHOR: Sharyl Ferrall DATE: 7/25/2006 at 06:23:34 Surnames: MAURER,VOGT,SKINNER,GIBSON President of Beloit College Dies Suddenly Beloit, Wis. (UP) - Beloit college was shocked today by announcement of the unexpected death last night of its president, Irving Maurer, 63 at a Rochester, Minn., hospital where he was said to have gone for a routine physical checkup and hernia operation. Dr. Maurer gave up the pastorate of the First Congregational church at Columbus, Ohio, to become president of Beloit college in January, 1924. Previously he had held the pastorates of famed Edwards church in Northampton, Mass., and Plymouth church in utica, N.Y., achieving a national reputation as a speaker on religious and lay topics. Born at Garnavillo, Ia., Sept. 2, 1879, Maurer received a Bachelor's degree from Beloit college in 1904, BD and MA degrees from Yale Divinity school in 1909, a Doctor of Divinity degree from Carleton college, Northfield, Minn., and an LLD from Wooster college, Ohio, in 1924; a DD from Oberlin in 1925, and an LLD from Colorado college in 1933. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Minnie Leona Vogt Maurer; two sons, Irving Jr., at home; Lloyd Luther, New York, N.Y.; and two daughters, Mrs. Sterline Skinner, Beloit; and Mrs. R.M. Gibson, Schenectady, N.Y. -Sheboygan Press, February 28, 1942

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#121280) Charles Lee Tueke 1989-2006 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=121280> AUTHOR: Volunteer DATE: 7/20/2006 at 20:51:25 Surnames: BRINCKS,TUEKE,STANSBERRY,TINDELL,BISSELL,TURNER Charles Lee Tueke Charles Lee Tuecke, 16, was born August 9, 1989, in Davenport, IA, son of Lola Brincks of Farmersburg, IA and Rick Tuecke of St. Olaf, IA. He died Tuesday, April 11, 2006, in his home. He is survived by his mother, Lola Brincks (friend Steve Dahlstrom) of Farmersburg, IA; father, Rick Tuecke of St. Olaf; two sisters Becky and Nicole of Farmersburg, IA; grandmother, Elva L. Brincks of McGregor, IA; an aunt, Linda Stansberry of Farmersburg, IA; aunt and uncle Susan and Randy Tindell of Minnesota; aunt and uncle Theresa and James Tuecke of Oelwein, IA; Godparents, Bob and Brenda Tuecke of Monona, IA; several cousins and many friends. Charles was preceded in death by his grandmother, Jean Tuecke; grandfathers Nick Brincks and Delmar Tuecke; great-grandmother and great-grandfather Bissell, great-grandmother and great-grandfather Tuecke; great-grandmother Ferna Turner; aunt, Lisa Brincks; and uncle, George Stansberry. Memorial services were held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, April 18, 2006, at St. John Lutheran Church in Farmersburg with Rev. Bruce Hanson officiating. Inurnment followed in Guttenberg City Cemetery. Arrangements by Leonard Funeral Home in Monona. Postville Herald-Leader, April 19, 2006

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#119621) James Cummings died 1854 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=119621> AUTHOR: Sharyl Ferrall DATE: 7/7/2006 at 20:25:20 Surnames: CUMMINGS Died. At Volga City, Clayton co Iowa, March 6, 1854 of palsey, James Cummings, age 87 years 2 months and nine days, formerly a resident of Penebscot co Maine. Eastern papers please copy. Garnavillo Herald, March 31, 1854

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#119620) Ann E. Adams died 1854 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=119620> AUTHOR: Sharyl Ferrall DATE: 7/7/2006 at 20:24:09 Surnames: ADAMS Died. On Monday evening, February 20, 1854, Ann Eliza Adams, aged 2 years and 8 months. Garnavillo Herald, March 24, 1854

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#119619) C. Hill, mother & daughter, d. 1854 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=119619> AUTHOR: Sharyl Ferrall DATE: 7/7/2006 at 20:20:07 Surnames: HILL,GIFFORD Died. On the 14th, of the same disease, Catherine, consort of Mr. James Hill, aged thirty-two years. Her end was that of peace. Her friends and neighbors feel deeply the loss of her society, but we trust our loss is her eternal gain. On the 24th, of the same disease, Catharine, infant daughter of James and Catherine Hill, aged eight weeks. Funeral services were attended on March 5th, by the writer. HENRY GIFFORD. -Garnavillo Herald, March 17, 1854 [note: these obits appeared immediately below the obit for John Thomas Miller that I posted just prior to this, so I believe the Hill deaths occurred in February and both mother and daughter died of Scarlet fever 10 days apart.]

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#119611) John Thomas Miller d. 1854 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=119611> AUTHOR: Sharyl Ferrall DATE: 7/7/2006 at 20:02:38 Surnames: MILLER Died. On the 13th of Feb., of Scarlet Fever, John Thomas, only son of Widow Miller, aged 2 years and 11 months. -Garnavillo Herald, March 17, 1854

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#119610) Jane Shaw died 1854 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=119610> AUTHOR: Sharyl Ferrall DATE: 7/7/2006 at 19:58:26 Surnames: SHAW Died. On Sunday, the 5th inst, at her residence near this place, Mrs. Jane Shaw, wife of Mr. John Shaw, in the 40th year of her age. -Garnavillo Herald, March 10, 1854

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#119594) Lawrence, Mary d. 1893 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=119594> AUTHOR: Volunteer Trans DATE: 7/7/2006 at 16:49:56 Surnames: LAWRENCE SUICIDE. - Mrs. Mary Lawrence, wife of Avery Lawrence, committed suicide by taking carbolic acid, on Sunday morning and died at about 12:30 of the same day. The deceased was 52 years old and came here last fall and lived in the Smart property west of town. For some time past it has been feared that she intended taking her life and she was watched carefully, but on Sunday morning she went to an out building and there swallowed some carbolic acid and her cries of agony was the first intimation the family had that she had done the deed. All efforts to save her life were ineffectual and after suffering terrible she died at a little past noon on Sunday. The funeral was held on Monday and conducted by Rev. C. C. Harrah and was largely attended by those who had met and known her during her brief stay among us. The remains were taken to Volga, Iowa, her former home, for interment on the evening train on Monday. ~ The Newton Journal (Iowa), Wednesday, April 12, 1893

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#119302) Leota T. Germar Peterson 1914-2001 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=119302> AUTHOR: IAGenWeb obitua DATE: 7/5/2006 at 15:18:30 Surnames: PETERSON,GERMAR,GREEN,KINSMAN,NEENAN LEOTA T. GERMAR PETERSON Burial was at Lindquist's Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch, with Military honors. Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. She was born January 24, 1914, in Volga, Clayton County, Iowa, the daughter of Otto and Valeria Green Germar. She was a veteran of World War II serving with the U.S. Army in Los Almos, New Mexico, where she met her lifelong companion, Russell Peterson. They were married February 10, 1945 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He preceded her in death on March 16, 2000. She retired as an accounting clerk from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, in 1978. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Leota was a volunteer in the children's reading programs at Lewis Elementary School, the RSVP office and Red Cross. The joy of her life was her grandchildren. She also enjoyed being with her family and friends. She liked reading, traveling, and watching sports. Leota was an excellent cook. She died Saturday, June 9, 2001, at Wasatch Care Center. Surviving are one son, Clare (Sharon) Peterson, San Marcos, Texas; two daughters, Eileen (Lynn) Kinsman, Kaysville; Linda Peterson, Ogden, Utah; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; and one niece, Charlotte Neenan, Dubuque. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, one sister, and three brothers. -Waukon Standard (Waukon, Allamakee co) 6/21/2001