This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#105933) JUSTIN CHARLES CAHOON 2001-2006 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=105933> AUTHOR: Volunteer DATE: 3/30/2006 at 20:13:47 Surnames: SMITH,CAHOON,BERGESON,MAUST,PALMER Justin Cahoon Justin Charles Cahoon, 4, Monona, Iowa, died Saturday, February 25, 2006, from injuries sustained in a house fire. He was born September 17, 2001, in Prairie du Chien, Wis., to Nathan and Melanie (Smith) Cahoon. Justin attended pre-school at MFL-MarMac. He loved to play with his brother and sister. Justin liked Spider Man, Sponge Bob Square Pants, puzzles, cars, trucks, and trains. Orange was his favorite color. Survivors include his parents, Nathan and Melanie Cahoon of Monona; one sister, Cassie Cahoon of Monona; one brother, Jacob Cahoon of Monona; paternal grandparents Todd and Kathy Cahoon of Monona; maternal grandparents Dennis and Cindy Smith of Waukon; paternal great-grandmother Barbara Bergeson of Waukon; maternal great-grandparents Lyla Smith of Waukon and Robert and Helen Maust Jr. of New Albin; his uncle, Matt Cahoon; an aunt, Michelle Cahoon; and another uncle, Jeremy Smith; as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Justin was preceded in death by his paternal great-grandparents, Wilbur and Janie Cahoon and Lee Palmer and Howard Bergeson, and maternal great-grandfather, Howard Kenneth Smith. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 2, 2005, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Monona with Rev. Allen Bidne officiating. Burial followed at Sixteen Cemetery, rural Monona. Leonard Funeral Home, Monona, was in charge of arrangements. Casketbearers were Matt Cahoon, Adam Ewing, Cory Pritchard, Jeremy Smith, and Randy Richard. Honorary casketbearers were Dale Radloff, Allan Troester, and John Ruff. March 8, 2006, Waukon Standard Justin Cahoon Justin Charles Cahoon, age 4, of Monona, Iowa, died Saturday, February 25, 2006, from injuries sustained in a house fire. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 2, 2006, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Monona. The Rev. Allen Bidne will officiate. Burial will follow in Sixteen Cemetery, rural Monona. Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 1, 2006, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Leonard Funeral Home, Monona, and one hour before service time at the church Thursday. Survivors include his parents, Nathan and Melanie Cahoon of Monona; one sister, Cassie Cahoon, and one brother, Jacob Cahoon; paternal grandparents Todd and Kathy Cahoon of Monona and maternal grandparents Dennis and Cindy Smith of Waukon. SATURDAY BLAZE CLAIMS MONONA FOUR-YEAR OLD A Saturday morning, Feb. 25 house fire claimed the life of four-year old Justin Cahoon, son of Nathan and Melanie Cahoon of rural Monona. The fire reportedly began when the young boy and his five-year old brother, Jacob, were playing with the wood stove that heated the home at 211 Suttle Creek Road about five miles northeast of Monona, near the Allamakee-Clayton county line. When Monona firefighters arrived on the scene, the home was engulfed in flames. According to family sources, Jacob ran to find his mother when the fire began, but Justin apparently ran in another direction. After taking Jacob outside to safety, Melanie returned into the blazing home to search further, but could not find Justin. Reports indicate that his body was later found in a bedroom closet, where it is believed he tried to hide from the flames. A notice of funeral services for Justin Cahoon can be found on Page 5 of this week’s edition of The Standard. Waukon Standard, March 1, 2006

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#104095) Rudolph Henry Schroeder (1857-1940) <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=104095> AUTHOR: Keith Schrader DATE: 3/20/2006 at 23:26:28 Surnames: SCHROEDER,FREDERICK,VOLZ,FORNEY,ROMINE,BURKE,MANN,GATZ From The Falls City Journal, Nov 4, 1940 Pioneer of County Succumbs at Rulo Rudolph Schroeder, 83, a pioneer resident of Richardson county, died at 6:15 o'clock Saturday evening at his home at Rulo. Death was caused by heart trouble and complications. Mr. Schroeder had been ailing for 20 months. He was born Mar 6, 1857, at Guttenberg, Ia., and when he was six years old, his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Schroeder, settled in this county. Mr. Schroder had been a county resident since. May 31, 1881, he was married at Rulo to Miss Ellen Frederick. She died a number of years ago. In early life, Mr. Schroeder was engaged in farming. Later [he] was employed by the Burlington railroad and prior to retiring was a carpenter. He is survived by a son, Albert E. Schroeder, Sultan, Washington, five daughters, Mrs. Albert Volz and Mrs. Joe Forney, both of Falls City; Mrs. Henry Romine and Mrs. Herbert Burke, both of Rulo, and Mrs. Raymond Mann, Emmett, Ida.; a sister, Mrs. Louise Gatz, Milwaukee, Wis., 18 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The body is at Chaneys' funeral home. Services will be 10 a. m. Wednesday at the funeral home in charge of Father Ralph Egan, Rulo. Burial will be at Rulo. ------------- This obituary came from, "A Pioneer Couple: The Story of L. D. William and Louisa Gatz", a family tree booklet compiled by Elizabeth L. Gatz, May 1992. Elizabeth added, "He was nine when the family came in 1866. He is buried in the Catholic Cemetery in Rulo. His son was Arthur, not Albert. Ellen died about 1904 of flu. Two daughters, of about 18 mo. and 1 yr., also died of flu. Their graves are next to Ellen's with cedars planted by Rudolph as their only markers."

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#104094) Rosetta (Ribbe) Dubbels Schroeder <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=104094> AUTHOR: Keith Schrader DATE: 3/20/2006 at 23:22:30 Surnames: SCHROEDER,DUBBELS,RIBBE Clipping; probably from the Falls City Journal (Richardson Co., Neb.) DIED Rosella [sic] Schroeder died at her home in Preston on Tues. Sept 16, [1902] at the age of 83 years, 10 months and 17 days. The deceased was born in Hanover, Germany, November 29, 1818. When in the eighteenth year of her age she came to this country and in 1856 was married to Henry Dubbels. Her husband died soon after and in 1861 she was married in Guttenberg, Iowa to Fred Schroeder. They came to Nebraska in 1866 and have lived in this county ever since, having spent the past eighteen years in Preston. Mrs. Schroeder leaves, besides her husband, three children, three step children, thirty-seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. To all of these the sympathy of the community is extended. Mrs. Schroeder was a Christian woman and all through her long life she had served the Lord with zeal unflinching and faith unyielding. She died in full assurance of the reward that awaits those who keep the faith as she had kept it. Her funeral was held on Wednesday and was largely attended. At the conclusion of the services the remains were borne to Zion cemetery and laid to rest. --------- The obituary above and notes following, appear in "A Pioneer Couple: The Story of L. D. William and Louisa Gatz", a family tree booklet compiled by Elizabeth L. Gatz, May 1992. Elizabeth Gatz added these notes: "If 1818 is Rosetta's correct birth date, she consistently knocked years off her age throughout her lifetime, even in 1856 before she had married a younger man. This date would make her nearly ten years older than Schroeder, rather than the six indicated in most census reports; I question its accuracy. All the marriage information is in error." ======================================== This clipping is from the church paper, probably the Evangelical Botschafter, and is translated. (saved by Louisa Schroeder Gatz) Schröder--- Rosette Schröder, nee Ribbe, wife of Friedrich W. Schröder, was born on November 29, 1818 in Linsburg, county Wölpe, Hannover, and died of stomach problems and old age on September 16, 1902, at the age of 83 years, 10 months, and 17 days. Mother Schröder joined the Evangelical congregation 32 years ago and stayed faithfully with it until her death. She was a faithful wife, loving mother, and pious Christian. She leaves behind her husband with whom she shared joy and sorrow for 41 years, one son, two daughters, two brothers, one sister, 15 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and many friends. May God give all of them a happy reunion in heaven. C. Linge ---------------- The above article appears in a family tree booklet compiled by Elizabeth L. Gatz, May 1992, entitled, "A Pioneer Couple: The Story of L. D. William and Louisa Gatz".

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#103887) Charles Schrader 1837-1928 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=103887> AUTHOR: Keith Schrader DATE: 3/19/2006 at 23:19:28 Surnames: SCHRADER,MARQUARDT,MAUSLEIN,WARREN The Hiawatha Daily World. Schrader -------------- Charles Schrader was born near Berlin, Germany, Aug. 13, 1937[sic; 1837]. With his parents he came to America in 1853 [1852?], coming west as far as Iowa, making their home in Clayton county, where in 1865 he was married to Augusta Charlotte Marquardt. In 1888[sic; 1868] they came to Brown county, Kans., made a home for themselves, family, 5 miles north, 2œ miles east of Hiawatha [sic; 8 north, 4 east & œ north]. There were 11 children, three of whom died a number of years ago, also Mrs. Schrader, who died March 19, 1894; three grandchildren also preceded him in death. For 60 years Mr. Schrader has been an honored citizen of this community, always interested in the advancement of every cause for the good of the community. He died at the old home where he had lived for 60 years on Dec. 5, 1928, at the ripe age of 91 years, six months. Those who survive him are Christianna Schrader, Clara Anna, and Irvin H., of the home, Henry, William, Orlande [sic;Orlando] H., Mrs. Mabel Mauslein, Mrs. Mina Warren; 15 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren. A short funeral service was conducted at the home by Rev. L. L. Hassenpflug at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon and at 2:30 o'clock from Mt. Zion Methodist church, services conducted by Rev. L. L. Hassenpflug, assisted by Rev. Brown. The grandsons acted as honorary body bearers. They were: Paul, Leslie, Floyd, William Schrader, Lawrence, Lorimer, Dana, Forrest Mauslein. The active body bearers were: C. M., Harry Jones, Fred Hillyer, Willis Burns, J. M. Parker, Evan Evans, W. E. Justice, J. W. Walters, T. T. Bradshaw. Burial was in Mt. Zion cemetery. -------- The obituary came from, "A Pioneer Couple: The Story of L. D. William and Louisa Gatz", a family tree booklet compiled by Elizabeth L. Gatz, May 1992. Elizabeth wrote, "The death certificate lists a 7 day influenza attack as cause of death with senility as the secondary factor."

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#103888) Louisa Dorothea (Schroeder) Gatz (1859-1954) <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=103888> AUTHOR: Keith Schrader DATE: 3/19/2006 at 23:23:32 Surnames: GATZ,SCHROEDER,WITTE,YOESEL,PREUSSE,COOK The Falls City Journal Gatz Services Will Be Held on Friday Funeral services for Mrs. L. D. W. Gatz, 95, who died Wed. Sept 15, 1954, at a nursing home in Lincoln, will be held at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon at the Evangelical United Brethen church in charge of Rev. V. J. Boehringer. Burial will be in Steele cemetery. The body of Mrs. Gatz is here at the Dorr-Philpot funeral home & from 1:30 o'clock Friday will lie in state at the church until the funeral hour. Grandsons of the deceased will serve as pallbearers & granddaughters will be flower bearers. All of the children of Mrs. Gatz are expected here for the funeral. Mrs. Gatz [sic] death was caused by pneumonia. She had been in failing health for four years and seriously ill for two weeks. Mrs. Gatz was born Mar 3, 1859, at Guttenberg, Ia. At the age of six years she came with her parents, Fred and Louise Schroeder, in a covered wagon to Richardson county. The family first settled south of Rulo and after a short while moved north of Rulo. Mrs. Gatz was married Mar 5, 1878, in Falls City. The couple farmed northeast of Falls City continuously until 1917, when they moved into Falls City. Mr. Gatz died Oct 29, 1929. Mrs. Gatz spent a few years with a daughter, Mrs. Marvin Witte at Milwaukee, Wis. just prior to 1941 when she came back to Falls City to make her home with her daughter, Mrs. William Yoesel, and Mr. Yoesel. She lived with them until May 13 of this year when she was taken to the Courtney nursing home at Lincoln near the home of a daughter, Mrs. Herbert Preusse. Mrs. Gatz is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Yoesel, Falls City, Mrs. Minnie Cook, Hutchinson, Kas., Mrs. Preusse, Lincoln, Mrs. Witte and Miss Stella Gatz, both of Milwaukee; four sons, Dave Gatz, Henry Gatz and William T. Gatz, all of the Falls City area, and Ben Gatz Rulo. There are also 29 grandchildren, 56 great-grandchildren and 3 gr-gr-grandchildren. Mrs. Gatz was a member of the Falls City Evangelical United Brethren church. She was among the first members of the former Zion Evangelical United Brethren church, northeast of Falls City. --------- This obituary came from, "A Pioneer Couple: The Story of L. D. William and Louisa Gatz", a family tree booklet compiled by Elizabeth L. Gatz, May 1992. Elizabeth wrote, "Louisa was seven when she came to Nebraska and her stepmother was Rosetta, not Louise."

Thanks to al for great help with finding information abouth Ole Koppang. Thanks for Cencus information ald al other help. Harald in Norway

You might like to know that today the town is spelled Clermont. I grew up only 10 miles away from there. However, I don't recall hearing the name Koppang. Grace born in Allamakee Co. -----Original Message----- From: Clayton co. IAGenWeb [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 5:32 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [IACLAYTO-L] Ole Koppang Welcome to the Clayton co. email list Harold. Have you found the biography of John E. Jacobson? One of his daughters married Ole Koppang of Claremont, Fayette county: http://www.rootsweb.com/~iaclayto/bio16/jacobson_j.htm Regards, Sharyl Ferrall Clayton co. coordinator http://iagenweb.org/clayton ----- Original Message ----- From: "Harald Lorentzen" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 8:30 AM Subject: [IACLAYTO-L] Ole Koppang Hello from Norway We try to find some information on Ole Koppang, in 1900 Cencus he was a farmer i Clayton county, Marion township. But could somone help with other history ? Ole was born i 1875 in Fayette county, his parents was John and Kjersti Koppang, immigrate from Norway in 1871 and 1872. Our hope is to find living familymembers, because we in Norway have a lot of old letters, sent from Ole,s father to family in Norway in the 1870,s. best regards Harald in Norway [email protected] ==== IACLAYTO Mailing List ==== Share your records, photos & data with others or post a query! ==== IACLAYTO Mailing List ==== Share your records, photos & data with others or post a query!

Hello from Norway We try to find some information on Ole Koppang, in 1900 Cencus he was a farmer i Clayton county, Marion township. But could somone help with other history ? Ole was born i 1875 in Fayette county, his parents was John and Kjersti Koppang, immigrate from Norway in 1871 and 1872. Our hope is to find living familymembers, because we in Norway have a lot of old letters, sent from Ole,s father to family in Norway in the 1870,s. best regards Harald in Norway [email protected]

Welcome to the Clayton co. email list Harold. Have you found the biography of John E. Jacobson? One of his daughters married Ole Koppang of Claremont, Fayette county: http://www.rootsweb.com/~iaclayto/bio16/jacobson_j.htm Regards, Sharyl Ferrall Clayton co. coordinator http://iagenweb.org/clayton ----- Original Message ----- From: "Harald Lorentzen" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 8:30 AM Subject: [IACLAYTO-L] Ole Koppang Hello from Norway We try to find some information on Ole Koppang, in 1900 Cencus he was a farmer i Clayton county, Marion township. But could somone help with other history ? Ole was born i 1875 in Fayette county, his parents was John and Kjersti Koppang, immigrate from Norway in 1871 and 1872. Our hope is to find living familymembers, because we in Norway have a lot of old letters, sent from Ole,s father to family in Norway in the 1870,s. best regards Harald in Norway [email protected] ==== IACLAYTO Mailing List ==== Share your records, photos & data with others or post a query!

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#102490) John G. Reidel <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=102490> AUTHOR: Gary Sheffert DATE: 3/12/2006 at 17:28:09 Surnames: REIDEL,SAUTTER,PINGLE,ULISH,WAALK Died February 18, 1946 Source most likely the Monona Leader JOHN REIDEL FUNERAL HELD Funeral services for John G. Reidel, 89, were held last Thursday afternoon at 1:45 o'clock from the Charles Reidel home to Pilgrim Evangelical church at 2 o'clock with the Rev. Harvey W. Raduege officiating. Burial was in the City Cemetery. Mr. Reidel died at the home of his son, Charles, Monday morning, Feb. 18, at 10 o'clock from a heart ailment having been in poor health since last September. He was born the son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Reidel, Sept. 1, 1856, in Linton township, Allamakee county. He was married to Mary Katherine Sautter, May 23, 1883. His entire life of nearly 90 years was spent in this community. First he lived on the farm at Watson and later he bought the H.J. Reidel farm and lived there until 1921, when he moved to Monona and made his home with the Charles Reidel family who always cared for him well. For many years he served the community as an auctioneer and had charge of many farm sales. He also served a number of years as adjustor for the Clayton County Fire Insurance company. While serving in these two capacities he made many acquaintances and had an opportunity to watch the community grow and to gather the stories of its history. In his older years he loved to tell the stories of how the community grew. While living at Watson, he took an active interest in the Evangelical church that was there at that time and also in the old Stone church. He maintained his interest in the old Stone church by attending its annual reunions as long as he was able. After moving to Monona, he attended the Pilgrim Evangelical church as long as he could and when no longer able to attend, he followed the church service on the radio and continued with his regular reading of the Bible. He was considered one of the oldest members of the I.O.O.F. being a member for 49 years. A.J. Thompson of Sheldon, formerly of Monona, is 91 years old, having beeen a member for 58 years, since March 22, 1887. E.B. Reed of Springfield, Ill. is 76 years old and joined April 15, 1893, when 24 years old. His wife preceded him in death, March 8, 1920, as did a daughter, Mabel Waalk, July 11, 1928. Two brothers and one sister also preceded him in death. One grandson, Howard Reidel, died in 1936. At the church service, David Schlitter sang "Rock of Ages" and "The Old Rugged Cross" Mrs. H.W. Raduege was the accompanist. Members of the I.O.O.F. attended the church service in a body and conducted the committal service at the grave with H.H. smith conducting the rites. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Lillian Pingle of Whittier, Calif.; two sons, Charles and John of Monona; one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Ulish of Monona; seven grandchildren, and nine great granchildren. Pallbearers were: Dwight Newcomb, Chris Kohler, H.E. Pomeroy, Walter Jenkins, Harry Kuthe and Robert Waskow. The following relatives from oout of town attended the funeral services: Ray Reidel, Miss Gae Reidel, and Mrs. Charles Stevens of Albion; Mrs. Stanley Veit of Mason City, Mrs. Albert Jermier, Mrs. Herman Hatzksy, Mrs. Ray Huxsol, and George Jermier of Charles City; Jake Sudol Sr., Jake Sudol Jrs. Mrs Peter Miller, Miss Anna Plozel, and Frank Jermier of Nashua; Mrs. Ida Zirbes and Glen, Mr. and Mrss. William Pilkington, Cliff Pilkington and Janis and Bruce, Mr. and Mrs. John Heilman and Mrs. Ed McAndrew of McGregor; Mr. and Mrs. Harvey L. Blue of Rockford, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Orlando Scheffert of Edgewood; Miss Mary Topel of Ottawa, Ill.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#102310) Mary Scheffert Abel <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=102310> AUTHOR: Gary Sheffert DATE: 3/11/2006 at 18:39:23 Surnames: ABEL,SCHEFFERT,WIMMER,SHEARER,BUEHLER May 4, 1949 DUBUQUE DEATHS ____________ Mrs. Mary Abel Mrs. Mary Abel, 80, widow of Julius Abel, died Tuesday noon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. M.I. Buehler, of Sioux City, Iowa, after a long illness. Friends may view the body after 8 p.m., Thursday at the Egelhof Funeral Home. The remains are to be returned to Dubuque early Thursday. Arrangements have not been completed for the funeral Friday afternoon at the funeral home. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery. Mrs. Abel was born February 26, 1868, in Clayton County, Iowa. She was a resident of Dubuque for many years, but for the past three years has been living in Sioux City. While in Dubuque, she was a member of the Third Presbyterian Church. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. George Wimmer, of Dubuque, Mrs. Earl Shearer of New Haven, Conn. and Mrs. Buehler, two sons, Lloyd Abel, of Dubuque and Jay Abel of Shelton, Wash., one brother, Ed Sheffert of Monona, Iowa, and four granchildren. She was preceded by her husband in 1933 and one son, Warren, who died last year.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#102321) John Scheffert <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=102321> AUTHOR: Gary Sheffert DATE: 3/11/2006 at 19:03:07 Surnames: SCHEFFERT,VERHOTA,HOLLY,OLIVER,TIMENS,BLITZ,BONZER,BOHONEK SUHRADA Monona Leader--January 17, 1924 __________ OBITUARY __________ John Scheffert, of Giard Twp., died Jan. 4th, while waiting his turn in the Farmers State Bank, Monona. He had not been in good health, but his sudden death was a great shock. Mr. John Scheffert was a German by birth, having been born in Prussia, Dimien, Germany, January 18, 1861. When he was a boy 14 years of age he came to America, locating in Clayton county. For 4 years he worked on a farm. Then he was in the employment of the Milwaukee Railroad Company for 3 years. On February 13th, 1882, he was united in matrimony to Miss Mary Verhota. They started life's journey together on a farm near Froelich. 19 years later they moved on Pleasant Ridge where they had their home for 22 years. To this marriage were born 9 childen, of which two preceded him in death, having died in their infancy. He is being survived by his bereaved wife and his children. Mrs. F. Holly, of Monona, Mrs. C. Oliver and Mrs. W. Timens of Dubuque, Mrs H. Blitz and Mrs. John Bonzer of Pleasant Ridge, (P.O. McGregor, Iowa), Mrs. R. Bohonek, of Monona, Mrs M. Suhrada, Of Prairie du Chien, as well as 3 brothers, August, Frank and Charles Scheffert, of Dubuque, and 16 grand children, as well as many other relatives and a host of friends

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#102254) Mary K. (Sautter) Reidel <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=102254> AUTHOR: Gary Sheffert DATE: 3/11/2006 at 15:08:27 Surnames: REIDEL,SAUTTER,PINGEL,WAALK March 8, 1920 MRS. J. G. REIDEL _______________________ The poet tells us "Life is like a crooked railroad, rolling o'er the sands of time", but we are glad to know that some day we will be privileged to step off at the "Grand Union Station" and hear the words "Welcome home Pilgrim from a far away land." It pleased an almighty God to enter the home circle of our beloved friends and take a loved one to Himself again, this time it was a loving wife and kind mother, a sympathetic neighbor to answer the last summons; Mrs. Mary K. Reidel, nee Sautter. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, April 7th, 1861. In 1863 her parents came west and settled in McGregor Iowa, where she spent her maiden years. In 1883 on the 23rd day of May she was married to J.G. Reidel and settled on a farm in Giard township, Clayton County, Iowa. Out of this union there came forth four children, two sons and two daughters-Mrs. E.C. Pingel of Elkhart Lake, Wis, Chas. Reidel and Mrs. G.A. Waalk of Giard Township, and John Reidel of Monona township, all of which together with her husband, five granchildren and two brothers, Charles of Campbell, Calif., and William of Monona, Iowa, mourn her departure to the great beyond. Two brothers and three sisters preceded Sister Reidel in death. She was a very pleasing and kind dispostion, never a murmur of complaint passing over her lips but always hopeful. Even when death seemed imminent she was hopeful that soon all would be better. She fell asleep on the evening of Monday, March 8th, at the age of 58 years, 11 months and one day at her home in Giard township. The burial took place on Thursday March 11 from her late home, from there the funeral cortege proceeded to the M.E. Church at Monona where the Rev. P.F. Walter of the Evangelical church conducted the funeral services assisted by the Rev. J.B. Ackman of the M.E. Church. From this church the remains were taken to the Monona Cemetery for burial. "There is no death! An angel form Walks o'er the earth with silent tread He bears our best loved things away, And then we call them "dead". Born unto that undying life, With joy we welcome them-the same Except in sin and pain And ever near us, though unseen, The dear, immortal spirits tread; For all the boundless universe Is life--there is no dead." Those from away in attendance at the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Pingel of Elkhart Lake, Wis, Mr. and Mrs. H.J. Reidel of Albion, IA., Mr. land Mrs. Jake Sudol and Mrs. Albert Jermeier of Nashua, Iowa, Mrs. Georges Zinbes and son, Mr. thos. Plozel, Prairie du Chien, Mrs. W.H. Bilkinton, McGregor, Mr. and Mrs. G.F. Reidel, Hayfield, Minn, and Mrs. H.D. Brown Elkader. The pallbearers were A.E. Schwab, Wm. Hazlett, J.H. Schmitt, George Ferguson, Joe Moyer and Walter Jenkins.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#102244) Augusta (Meder) Scheffert <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=102244> AUTHOR: Gary Sheffert DATE: 3/11/2006 at 12:52:03 Surnames: ABEL,BERNS,BOOTS,ESPOLDT,PAUL,SCHEFFERT,SHEFFERT,SHEFFERD,SHEFFORD,WRY Elkader Register--February 20, 1902 DEATH OF MRS. SCHEFFERT Henry Luehsen Jr. and John Scheffert, of Elkport, drove to Clermont Saturday and returning the same day with the remains of Mrs. Scheffert, mother of the latter, whose death occured Thursday evening at the home of her son-in-law, Tom Boots, who resides near that place. Thursday evening Mrs Scheffert helped prepare the evening meal, when she complained of not feeling well and medical aid was called, but before the doctor's arrival she had passed to the land of the Almighty. Doctor pronounced death of heart failure. Her remains were brought to this place for burial, the funeral taking place Sunday, Rev. Somerlad conducting the last sad rites. The deceased was a long resident of this township, but the last few years of her life were spent with her daughter, Mrs Tom Boots and family. She leaves to mourn four sons, three daughters, and five sisters, together with many sorrowing friends who extend their heartfelt sympathy to the sorrowing ones. She was laid to rest beside her husband and son who preceeded her in death. May she find rest in that peacefull home above. Ed. Scheffert, of Gunder, Julius Abel, of Monona, John Scheffert, Peter Behrns and daughters and Henry Behrns of Elkport attended the funeral of Mrs Scheffert here Sunday.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#102246) Johann Christian Fredrich Scheffert <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=102246> AUTHOR: Gary Sheffert DATE: 3/11/2006 at 12:56:05 Surnames: ABEL,BERNS,BOOTS,ESPOLDT,PAUL,SCHEFFERT,SHEFFERT,SHEFFERD,SHEFFORD,WRY Elkader Register--September 11, 1890 Died at his home in this township on Monday, September 1st, John Sheffert. Deceased had sustained a stroke of paralysis last winter, from which he only partially recovered. A second stroke on Saturday soon ednded his sufferings. We are without further particulars

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#102247) John Scheffert <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=102247> AUTHOR: Gary Sheffert DATE: 3/11/2006 at 13:16:25 Surnames: SCHEFFERT,BERNS,ZAPF,WINCH Clayton County Register--August 15, 1929 ______________ John Scheffert John F. Scheffert died here at his home Wednesday, August 7th, after several months illness. Mr. Scheffert was born January 1, 1866, at Mederville, the son of John and Augusta (Meder)Scheffert and thus attained the age of sixty-three years, seven months and six days. February 18, 1882 at Garnavillo, deceased was united in marriage with Anna Berns and to this union four children were born, namely, Mrs Mayme Zapf, of Garnavillo, Mrs Minnie Winch, of Littleport, Erwin of Monona and Frank of Garber, who, together with the widow survive. Clayton county has always been the home of Mr. Scheffert, for twenty-four years he lived near Garber, but since 1914 Elkader has been his home. During his residence in Volga township he served this community as township assessor for a period of eight years. He was a member of the Catholic church and died in that faith. While he suffered much in his recent illness he never made that fact known nor did he ever complain of his condition. Funeral services were held Friday morning, August 9th, at St. Joseph's church and interment was made in St. Joseph's cemetery with Rev. J. P. Taken officiating.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#102249) Julius C. Abel <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=102249> AUTHOR: Gary Sheffert DATE: 3/11/2006 at 13:33:34 Surnames: ABEL,SHEFFERT,SHEARER,BUEHLER,WIMMER Dubuque Telegraph Herald--February 8, 1933 JULIUS C. ABEL Julius C. Abel died at the family residence, 1266 Curtis street, Monday evening at 6:20 o'clock. Mr Abel suffered a stroke one year ago and another one Sunday moring. He never regained conscousness after the second stroke. He was born June 19, 1864, at Garnavillo, Iowa, and was married December 26, 1888, to Mary Sheffert. A year later they moved to Wagner Township, Clayton county, where he farmed for nine years, then moved to Monona, where he followed the carpenter trade for nine years. He then moved to Dubuque, where he was employed at the Metz Manufacturing company until his illness. He is survived by his widow and six children, Warren E., Seattle, Wash.; Mrs. Earle Shearer, Rockford, Ill.; Mrs. Marion Buehler, Des Moines, Iowa; Mrs George M. Wimmer, Lloyd A., and Jay J., all of Dubuque; three grandchildren, and two brothers, Edward Abel, Guttenberg, Iowa, and Ferd Abel, Monona, Iowa. The body is at the Egelhof Funeral chaped, 464 Main street. Services will be held there Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock and interment will be made in Linwood cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#102251) Clara Mary (Scheffert) Berns <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=102251> AUTHOR: Gary Sheffert DATE: 3/11/2006 at 13:56:46 Surnames: BERNS,SCHEFFERT,THEIN,KAINZ,LA BARRE Elkader Register--April 8, 1926 The funeral of Mrs. Peter Berns (nee Clara Scheffert) of Garber, who passed away at the Lenth hospital at Elkader on the evening of March 27, was held at Garber on Tuesday morning of last week, services being conducted by Rev. Goetzinger at the Catholic church there. The body was laid to rest in the cemetery at Elkport. Deceased was a life long resident of Clayton county. About two weeks previous to her death she submitted to an operation. She was married to Mr. Peter Berns and for many years the couple lived on a farm in Volga township, but of late years have been residents of Garber. Mrs Berns was a kind and true wife, mother, sister, and friend, always ready with heart and hand to help those in need. To know her was to love her. Her death is deeply mourned by her husband, three daughters, Mrs. Joseph Thein of Garber; Mrs. Frank Kainz of near Elkader and Mrs. Leonard La Barre of St. Paul, Minn; two sons, Otto and Ben of Volga township; a number of grandchildren, one sister, Mrs T. Boots, three brothers, John Scheffert of Elkader, Ed Scheffert of Luana and Albert Scheffert of Missouri, and many other relatives and friends by whom this good and true Christian woman will be saddly missed. Mrs Berns was about 62 years old when thle Angel of Death called her to the other world, where there is no suffering, but happiness and joy forever. The funeral was largely attended by relatives and friends from far and near, which showed that the deceased was held in high esteem by all who knew her.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#102253) Mrs. Thos. I. Boots <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=102253> AUTHOR: Gary Sheffert DATE: 3/11/2006 at 14:38:45 Surnames: BOOTS,SHEFFERT,SCHEFFERT,ENGSTROM,MOVER,FAY,SMITH,WHITE Oelwein Register--February 15, 1935 MRS. THOS. I. BOOTS OBITUARY Among the most beautiful things in all the world are old people with a sweet spirit. Mother Emma Boots belongs to this fine company of beautiful souls. Her age was made tender and gracious, strong and happily ?? by the masterful working of a beautiful ?? in her mind and heart. In the ?? her death was the end of a good life, in the truest sense it is the beginning of a life for which she has been in prepartion all these many years of her sojurn upon earth. Mother Boots was born in Clayton County, at Giard, Iowa. Her maiden name was Emma H. Sheffert. She was born on the 4th day of June, 1859. She grew to womanhood in the same vicinity where she was born. In the fall of 1878 she was united in marriage to Thos. I. Boots. They started their home-building efforts at Elkader, Iowa. The have also been residents of Clermont, Stanley and Oelwein, most of the life time having been spent at Stanley. Since 1930 they have had their home at Oelwein with their daughters Mrs. Henry Fay and Mrs. Fred White. They are among the elect few in the family of humanity who were privileged to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary, which anniversary took place in September 1928. Mrs Emma H. Boots became a member of the Church in the days of her youth. The past fifty-six years she has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The enduring memoral of Mrs. Boots is the beauty of her home life. Here she manifested what true mother love can accomplilsh. Loyalty, devotion, unselfishness, companionship, around these enduring qualities her life was centered. She was always appreciative and sincerely sympathetic and courteous. She will be remembered by those who knew her best because of the service and companionship of her home life. She built for herself a memory monument in her home influence that shall abide as an incentive for the better things of life, in the memories of her loved ones, her neighbors and her friends. Her earthly pilgrimage came to a close with a spirit of triumph on the evening of Lincoln's birthday, 1935 having reached the age of seventy-five years, eight months and eight days. She is being survived by her children: Mrs J.P. Smith, of Leon, Iowa, Mrs. Fred White and Lewis Boots, of Oelwein; Mrs R. White of Thorpe, Iowa, Mrs Henry Fay of Independence, Iowa, Warren Boots, of Lilly Lake, Lester Boots and Mrs A.N. Engstrom, of Oelwein. Her husband preceded her in death, August 31,1932, also her son Fred Boots, who died in the Aviation Service August 29, 1928; and also her son Victor who died in infancy. She is also being survived by her step-children: C.V. Boots of Oelwein, Mrs L.A. ?? of Fayette, Iowa and Matthew E. Boots, of Anamosa, Iowa, as well as one sister, Mrs. J.C. Abel, of Dubuque, Iowa and three brothers: Ed Sheffert, of Monona, Iowa, and Lewis Sheffert and Barney Sheffert, of Lincoln, Nebraska; and thirteen granchildren, and many other relatives and friends. The funeral services were held from the Grace Methodist Elpiscopal Church, Rev J.B. Ackman being in charge of the services. Mr and Mrs. G.H. Gerrall sang: "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Sometime We'll Understand", with Miss Evelyn Belt at the organ. Those who served as pall bearers were: W.M. Morris, C.H. Blethins, T.V. Stevens. W.A. Stevens, Geo. Hill and Frank Rathben. Her burial was at the Woodlawn cemetery, of Oelwein.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#102164) Friedricke Sautter <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=102164> AUTHOR: Gary Sheffert DATE: 3/10/2006 at 20:33:23 Surnames: SAUTTER,HEILMAN,REIDEL,PRINGEL,KNECOT Obituary October 24, 1912 Friedricke Kathrine Sautter, nee Heilman was born Feb 7, 1818 in Ölbronn, Württemberg, Germany and died Oct 24th at Elkhart Lake, Wis. The deceased entered the bonds of holy matrimony with John George Sautter Feb. 2 1850 and soon after emigrated to America and settled at Cleveland, Ohio and from there they moved to McGregor, Iowa where she lived until 1897 and the remainder of her life interchangably with her children. This union was blessed with 9 children. The father and 5 children preceeded her to the spiritual world, leaving 4 children. C.H. Sautter in Campbell, Cal., Mrs J.G. Reidel, in Monona, William Sautter, Monona, Mrs. E.C. Pringel, Elkhart Wis, one sister, Mrs. Knecot in Omaha, Neb., 9 grand children, 2 great grand children, and many relatives and friends to mourn her departure. The remains of Mrs. Sautter was taken from Elkhart Lake, Wis. to the home of Mrs. and Mrs. J.G. Reidel, Monona, Iowa Oct 25th. On Oct. 27 after a short ceremony in the house the body was taken to the Giard M.E. church, where Rev. Clauger and Rev. E. G. Glaeser conducted the services after which she was taken to the McGregor cemetery there to await the final resurrection morn.