The following message has been posted on the Clayton Obituaries Admin Board. To read the new posting or to reply to a Query, click on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#93458) Vernice M. Breitsprecher 1919-1981 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=93458> AUTHOR: Mary Cameron DATE: 1/6/2006 at 19:59:53 Surnames: BREITSPRECHER,MEYER,FORAN,BUTIKOFER Funeral services for Vernice M. Breitsprecher, 62, Farmersburg, were held Tuesday, December 15, 1981 at Norway Lutheran Church, St. Olaf, with Pastor Keith Klemm officiating. Burial was at the Norway Lutheran Church cemetery. Pallbearers were Joe Brink, Elmer Fuelling, Quentin Torkelson, Larry Ihde, Kevin Ihde, and Robert Hilgerson. Mrs. Breitsprecher died Saturday, December 12, 1981, at Central Community Hospital, Elkader. Mrs. Breitsprecher was born June 6, 1919, in Reed Township, Clayton County, to James W. and Adelia Meyer Foran. She graduated from Garnavillo High School and worked for the Department of Agriculture. Vernice was married to Kenneth Breitsprecher June 9, 1945, at Zion Lutheran Church in Waterloo. She lived on the family farm after her marriage until 1958 when they moved to their present home at St. Olaf. She was a member of the Norway Lutheran Church ALCW. She is survived by her husband; three daughters, Jean (Mrs. Mel) Butikofer, Oelwein, Mary Breitsprecher, Ankeny, and Lois Breitsprecher, Coralville; two grandchildren, Mike and Mollie; one brother, Harold, El Paso, Texas. Mrs. Breitsprecher was preceded in death by her parents. *************************************************************************** This is an automatically-generated notice. To be removed from the Message Board list, you may (Un)Subscribe at Clayton Obituaries Admin at <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi>, or send your request to [email protected]
The following message has been posted on the Clayton Obituaries Admin Board. To read the new posting or to reply to a Query, click on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#93445) Fredrick Huff <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=93445> AUTHOR: Kelly Schmall DATE: 1/6/2006 at 18:00:39 Surnames: HUFF,FLAIR FLAAR,HOFFMAN,DEAL,FISH,HETZLER HITZLER Fredrick Huff The march and the batttles of another of the Grand Army of the Republic are all over through the passing from this life into the great beyond of the soul of Mr. Huff. His body was laid to rest in the city cemetery under the arching sky awaiting the resurrection bugle call. He was a man of integrity and honor and loved and esteemed by his neighbors and friends. Comrade Fredrick Huff was born in Bucks County, Pennsylvania on March the 17th, 1842; and died at his home at Monona, Iowa , March the first, 1923, lacking only 16 days of being 81 years of age. He grew to manhood and received his early education in his native state, Pennsylvania. During the time of the Civil War, when the spirit of secession and rebellion had captured the public sentiment of the southern states of our country Comrade Huff enlisted as a volunteer in answer to the call of President Lincoln. He served in the 3d regiment of Co. H. of Pennsylvania reserve Infantry. After his period of three years of enlistment had expired he again enlisted and served in various capacities until the close of the war, when he was honorably discharged on the 4th day of April 1866. After his discharge from the United States army he came to Iowa and for a time worked in and around Burlington, Iowa. Here he met his life's companion, Miss Mary Flair. They were married on September 18 1869. Unto them were born five children, two sons and three daughters, of whom one daughter, Alberta F. Hoffman preceded the father in death 24 years. Fifteehn years ago last January they came to Monona to spend the remaining days of their life in retirement. He is being survived by his wife who was his faithful companion and home builder for more than 53 years, two sons, George A. Huff of Rapid City, South Dakota, and Fred J. Huff of McGregor, Iowa; and two daughters,Emma K. Deal of Waukon, Iowa and Mrs. Mary Fish of Rossville, Iowa, one sister, Maria Hetzler, of Medford, Oregon, as well as eleven grandchildren and two great grandchildren and many other relatives and a host of friends. A youth in the United States Army once wrote: "Going West" isn't dying; It's just going west, to a glorified rest, As the setting sun, when the day is done, In a glory of red sinks low in the west. Never suggesting a thought of the dead- But rather, of rising again in the morn- A sun reborn! "Going West" isn't dying- It is just going west to a glorified rest. Funderal services were held at the Methodist Church, the minister of the church officiatint last Saturday afternoon. Date of death 1 Mar 1923. Taken from family obit collection, with no mention of the newspaper. *************************************************************************** This is an automatically-generated notice. To be removed from the Message Board list, you may (Un)Subscribe at Clayton Obituaries Admin at <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi>, or send your request to [email protected]
The following message has been posted on the Clayton Obituaries Admin Board. To read the new posting or to reply to a Query, click on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#93444) Mary Huff <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=93444> AUTHOR: Kelly Schmall DATE: 1/6/2006 at 17:39:20 Surnames: HUFF,FLAIR FLAAR,LEAS,FISH,KAOLPMAN KOLKMAN,JACOBA Mary Huff Mary Flair, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Flair, was born October 15, 1851 in Des Moines County, Iowa. In the year 1869 she was married to Fred Huff in Burlington, Iowa, where they made their home for a few years, after which they moved to Kansas, later to St. Paul, Minnesota, returning to Iowa in 1889, farming in Allamakee county and living for twenty-seven years in Monona, Iowa. Mr. Huff passed away in 1921; also two children preceded her in death. Members of the family remaining are Emma, Mrs. Leas of Waukon, Iowa; Fred of Marquette:, Mary, Mrs. Fish of Luana, Iowa; two sisters, Elizabeth, Mrs. Kaolpman, and Annia, Mrs. Jacoba, both of Yarmouth, Iowa; two brothers, Fred and Henry, also of Yarmouth, Iowa; fifteen grandchildren and great grandchildren and friends. Mrs. Huff was a wonderful mother devoted to her family and her duties, an interested supporter of the Methodist Church, not sparing herself for those she loved. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church, Monona, on Wednesday morning, July 15, at ten o'clock, the Rev. George W. Turner, pastor of the church, officiating. Music rendered by Mrs. George Wiethorn and Mrs. Klotzbach, consisted of "Abide with me:, "In the Garden, and "Jesus, Lover of My Soul." Mesrs. Leas, Fish and Huff, grandsons, acted as pall bearers. Internment in the City Cemetery, Monona. Funeral arrangements with Carl Schultz. Death date 12 Jul 1936. From family obit collection with not mention of newspaper. *************************************************************************** This is an automatically-generated notice. To be removed from the Message Board list, you may (Un)Subscribe at Clayton Obituaries Admin at <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi>, or send your request to [email protected]
The following message has been posted on the Clayton Obituaries Admin Board. To read the new posting or to reply to a Query, click on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#93359) Joseph William Brink 1919-1999 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=93359> AUTHOR: Mary Cameron DATE: 1/5/2006 at 15:38:25 Surnames: BRINK,RAU,REFLE Joseph William Brink was born August 23, 1919 in Littleport, Iowa to James and Josephine (Refle) Brink. He became a child of God through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism on November 17, 1919 at Hope Lutheran Church in Littleport. Pr. P.E. Stoltz presided. His godparents were Sarah Refle and William Refle. Joe affirmed the faith given him in Baptism in the Rite of Confirmation at St. Sebald Lutheran Church on October 11, 1936. Pr. Paul Eilers presided. After graduating from the school in Volga in 1936, Joe farmed with his father and bought his first of many hereford cattle that same year. From 1943 to 1948 he was a Sperry Township Trustee. On February 29, 1944 Joe was united in marriage to Wilma Rau at St. Sebald Lutheran Church. In 1948 Joe and Wilma moved to a farm near Garnavillo, and since 1950 they have made their home near Elkader. To this union were born four sons: John, who died in infancy; Jim, George and Jerry. Joe was involved in many organizations and was on the boards of the following: Farm Bureau, Clayton County Beef Producers, Clayton County Extension Council, Iowa Hereford Association, Northeast Iowa Hereford Association, St. Olaf Creamery and Clayton Communia Insurance. He was also a member of the Masons for more than 50 years. In 1955, Joe and Wilma helped charter, organize and build Bethany Church where Joe was a council member for many years. He was active with his sons in 4-H, serving many years as a leader. He enjoyed travelling to cattle shows and watching his children and grandchildren grow. In 1975, Joe and Wilma's sons joined them in farming, forming Brink Farms, Inc. In later years, Joe continued to enjoy watching his hereford cattle, gardening, hunting, fishing, mushrooming, and making maple syrup. Joe is survived by his wife, Wilma (Rau) Brink; their sons and grandchildren: Jim and wife Mary of Elkader, Heather, Shane, Tara, Corey, Ashley; George and wife, Beverly of Elkader, Alexa, Spencer, and Haley; and Jerry and wife Wanda of Elkader, and Preston. He was preceded in death by a son, John, his parents and his sister, Ruth. Joe's body will be laid to rest at Hillcrest Cemetery in Volga until the Day of Resurrection. Joe died on February 2, 1999. Obituary from funeral memorial folder. *************************************************************************** This is an automatically-generated notice. To be removed from the Message Board list, you may (Un)Subscribe at Clayton Obituaries Admin at <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi>, or send your request to [email protected]
The following message has been posted on the Clayton Obituaries Admin Board. To read the new posting or to reply to a Query, click on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#93339) Max Deming Richards 1895-1985 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=93339> AUTHOR: Mary Cameron DATE: 1/5/2006 at 10:48:33 Surnames: RICHARDS,GLEIM,HANSEL,ECKHEART,DEMING Max Deming Richards was born April 14, 1895, the son of Walter and Hattie Deming Richards, in Fairfield Township, Fayette County, Iowa. He attended Fayette County rural schools and Arlington schools. January 21, 1921, he married Esther Gleim at Arlington. One son, Tom L., was born to this union. Esther died in 1931. October 14, 1943 he married Pearl M. Hansel at Colesburg, Iowa. Mr. Richards was associated for over 40 years with Allen Motor Company, working both in Elkader and Cedar Rapids. After retirement from Allen Motors, he was an insurance agent for many years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 72 of Elkader, Cedar Rapids Consistory and ElKahir Shrine. He died Thursday evening, September 12, 1985 at Central Community Hospital in Elkader. Survivors in include his wife, Pearl, Elkader; one son, Tom L. Richards, Platteville, Wis.; two grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Lois Kamper, Arlington. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Esther Gleim Richards; his parents; a sister, Helen Eckheart and two brothers, Jay and Dean Richards. Burial at the Taylorville Cemetery, Arlington, Iowa. Obituary from funeral brochure. *************************************************************************** This is an automatically-generated notice. To be removed from the Message Board list, you may (Un)Subscribe at Clayton Obituaries Admin at <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi>, or send your request to [email protected]
The following message has been posted on the Clayton Obituaries Admin Board. To read the new posting or to reply to a Query, click on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#93340) Alice Strien Breitsprecher 1898-1995 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=93340> AUTHOR: Mary Cameron DATE: 1/5/2006 at 11:12:49 Surnames: STRIEN,BREITSPRECHER,RADLOFF,PROBERT Alice Breitsprecher was born May 10, 1898 to parents Karl(Charles) and Alvina Radloff Strien. She was baptized by Rev. Seifert on June 26, 1898 and confirmed March 16, 1913 in the Lutheran faith. She received her education in Bismark and Farmersburg schools. On March 14, 1917 Alice was united in marriage to Louis John Breitsprecher in Farmersburg, Iowa. The couple farmed in the Farmersburg and St. Olaf area for many years. They retired in Farmersburg. Louis died July 13, 1981 in Elkader, Iowa. Alice resided at the Elkader Care center since September of 1989. Alice died Monday, June 19, 1995 at the Elkader Care Center. She was a lifelong member of St. John's Lutheran Church, W.E.L.C., Altar Guild and an honorary member of the Get-Together Club. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, Louis, three brothers, Fred, Herb, and Carl and two sisters, Lana and Minnie. Surviving are three sons and their wives, Harold and Helen Breitsprecher of Hazelton, Kenneth and Pat Breitsprecher of Elkader and Lloyd and Ilaverne Breitsprecher of Rhinelander, WI., seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and one sister, Marie Probert of Farmersburg. Burial is at the Farmersburg-Wagner Cemetery. Obituary from funeral memorial folder. *************************************************************************** This is an automatically-generated notice. To be removed from the Message Board list, you may (Un)Subscribe at Clayton Obituaries Admin at <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi>, or send your request to [email protected]
Sharyl - Hi! I have a new email address. [email protected] Thanks, Lisa -----Original Message----- From: Clayton co. IAGenWeb <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Tue, 3 Jan 2006 16:01:30 -0900 Subject: [IACLAYTO-L] Strien obit correction Please note! The obits posted for Alvina Strien 1869-1947 and Charles Strien 1863-1953, earlier today spelled the surname as 'Strein'. The obits have now been edited on the Clayton co. obit board. If you copied either obit for your research records, please correct the spelling. Thanks! Sharyl Ferrall http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/ ==== IACLAYTO Mailing List ==== Check out the "What's New" page at the Clayton co. website to see what's been added since your last visit: http://www.rootsweb.com/~iaclayto/journal.htm
Please note! The obits posted for Alvina Strien 1869-1947 and Charles Strien 1863-1953, earlier today spelled the surname as 'Strein'. The obits have now been edited on the Clayton co. obit board. If you copied either obit for your research records, please correct the spelling. Thanks! Sharyl Ferrall http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/
The following message has been posted on the Clayton Obituaries Admin Board. To read the new posting or to reply to a Query, click on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#93210) Frederick Henry Philip Breitsprecher 1847-1925 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=93210> AUTHOR: Mary Cameron DATE: 1/3/2006 at 12:16:57 Surnames: BREITSPRECHER,BOETCHER,HORSTMAN A dear old pioneer passed away Thursday, October 8th, 11 o'clock a.m. in the home of his son, Charles Breitsprecher at Clayton Center. god the faithful one took the Pilgrim's staff out of his tiresome hand. It is Frederick Henry Philip Breitsprecher. Our departed brother saw this world's earthly light May 14, 1847. He was born in Priemen, Pomeranie (Germany). In the village church at Liepen our departed brother was baptized by Reb. Kerchow, there he was also confirmed. On 1856 he came together with his parents to the New World. In 1871 he married Miss Mary Boetcher. This union was blessed with eleven children, namely: Mrs. Emily Horstman, Independence, Iowa, William Breitsprecher, Henry Breitsprecher, Read township, Alvin Breitsprecher, Luana, Charles Breitsprecher, Clayton Center, Louis Breitsprecher, Farmersburg township. He also leaves 22 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Our departed brother's wife died July 19, 1903. His physical condition was in general good, only since about the last four week his condition grew worse, he became weaker and weaker. finally last Thursday, God called him away from this land of woe to the land of joy. He reached the age of 78 years, 4 months and 24 days. He found his last resting place in the Garnavillo cemetery by the side of his deceased wife. Funeral services were held last Saturday, Rev. Wuestenberg officiating. May the departed brother rest in peace. Clayton County Register October 15, 1925 His parents were William (Wilhelm) G.P. and Mary (Carolina) Schmidt Breitsprecher. *************************************************************************** This is an automatically-generated notice. To be removed from the Message Board list, you may (Un)Subscribe at Clayton Obituaries Admin at <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi>, or send your request to [email protected]
The following message has been posted on the Clayton Obituaries Admin Board. To read the new posting or to reply to a Query, click on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#93209) Alvina Strein 1869-1947 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=93209> AUTHOR: Mary Cameron DATE: 1/3/2006 at 12:01:19 Surnames: STREIN,RADLOFF,PROBERT,KURDELMEIER,BREITSPRECHER,HEINS,IHDE Funeral services for Mrs. Charles Strein, 76, were held Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the home to St. John's Lutheran church in Farmersburg at 1:45 o'clock with Rev. R.H. Steege officiating. Burial was in the Farmersburg-Wagner cemetery. Mr. Strein died Friday afternoon, August 8, at 2:15 o'clock, having been in ill health since spring. As Alvina, she was born the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Radloff in Wegesien, Germany, July 20, 1869. When she was 12 years old, she came with her parents to America, settleing with them near Clayton Center. Later she moved with her parents to Nebraska. She was married to Charles Strein, September 16, 1887, at Gothenberg, Nebraska. They lived for several years in Nebraska and then came to Clayton County to live on a farm. Twenty-nine years ago they retired and moved to Farmersburg. For the last 11 years, Mr. and Mrs. James Probert lived with them. In 1937, they observed their golden wedding anniversary. She was a charter member of the Ladies Aid of St. John's Lutheran church. In addition to her husband, she is survived by four daughers, Mrs. Eldo (Lana) Kurdelmeier of Postville, Mrs. Louis (Minnie) Kurdelmeier of Littlefork, Minn., Mrs. Louis (Alice) Breitsprecher of St. Olaf, and Mrs. James (Marie) Probert; three sons, Fred of Monona, Herb of Farmersburg, Fred of Prarie du Chien; two sisters, Mrs. Mathilda Heins and Mrs. Bertha Ihde; 11 grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Alvina, who died when 4 years old, a son, who died in infancy, and by three brothers and three sisters. Pallbearers were: Kenneth, Harold and Lloyd Breitsprecher, Delbert Jenkins, Curtis Mueller, and Adolph Koopman. Monona Leader, 1947 *************************************************************************** This is an automatically-generated notice. To be removed from the Message Board list, you may (Un)Subscribe at Clayton Obituaries Admin at <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi>, or send your request to [email protected]
The following message has been posted on the Clayton Obituaries Admin Board. To read the new posting or to reply to a Query, click on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#93208) Charles Strein 1863-1953 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=93208> AUTHOR: Mary Cameron DATE: 1/3/2006 at 11:44:08 Surnames: STREIN,RADLOFF,BREITSPRECHER,SHADE,PROBERT,KURDELMEIER,GRANGER Funeral services for Charles Strein, 89, of Famersburg were held last Friday afternoon at 1:45 o'clock from the James Probert home to St. John's Lutheran Church in Farmersburg at 2 o'clock with Rev. R.H. Steege officiating. Burial was in the Farmersburg and Wagner cemetery. Mr. Strein died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. James Probert, Tuesday morning, December 15, at 3:20 o'clock, having been in failing health for the last three years. He was confined to his bed for the last three months. He was born on December 31, 1863 in Aulepen Province of Saxony, Germany, the son of Henry and Wilhelmina Shade Strein. He came to America with his parents when 9 years old and settled with them in Nebraska. He was married to Alvina Radloff, September 16, 1887 in the Lutheran church at Gothenberg, Nebraska by Rev. Wiederaenders. They lived near Gothenberg for several years after their marriage and then came to Clayton County and settled on a farm north of Farmersburg. Thirty-five years ago they retired to Farmersburg. In 1936, Mr. and Mrs. James Probert began to live with them. Mr. and Mrs. Strein had the priviledge of celebrating their golden anniversary, September 16, 1937. Mrs. Strein died August 8, 1947. After her death, Mr. Strein continued to live with his son-in-law and daughter. He was a charter member of St. John's Lutheran Church. He spent many hours of labor and freely gave of his means in the building and maintenance of the church. He also served on various committees and as a member of the church council. He was preceded in death by his wife, two children, Alvina, who died when she was 4 years old and a son who died in infancy; one brother and one sister. He is survived by four daughters, Mrs Eldo (Lana) Kurdelmeier of Postville, Mrs. Louis (Minnie) Kurdelmeier of Littlefork, Minn., Mrs. Louis (Alice) Breitsprecher and Mrs. James (Marie) Probert of Famersburg; three sons, Herb of Farmersburg, Fred of Monona, and Karl of Waterloo; one sister, Mrs. Minnie Granger of Gothenberg, Nebr.; 11 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were: Helmuth Oelke, Harley Palas, Carl Mueller, Hebert Zurcher, Harold Kiple, and James Probert Sr. Flower girls were Marilyn Girot and Joyce Koopman. Monona Leader, 1953. *************************************************************************** This is an automatically-generated notice. To be removed from the Message Board list, you may (Un)Subscribe at Clayton Obituaries Admin at <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi>, or send your request to [email protected]
The following message has been posted on the Clayton Obituaries Admin Board. To read the new posting or to reply to a Query, click on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#93198) LOREN ALBERT BUSH 1917-2005 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=93198> AUTHOR: Volunteer DATE: 1/2/2006 at 23:05:54 Surnames: HILTON,BUSH Loren Bush Loren A. Bush, 87, of Shell Rock, Iowa, died suddenly Thursday, September 22, 2005, at the Shell Rock Health Care Center. The Cremation Society of Eastern Iowa is in charge of arrangements. Loren Albert Bush was born December 4, 1917, to Albert and Lottie (Hilton) Bush in Aurora, Iowa. Loren graduated from Lamont High School. After farming for a time, Loren then served an apprenticeship with the Interstate Power Company of Clermont, Iowa. After his apprenticeship, Loren worked for the Interstate Power Company as a lineman and foreman for 38 years in Elkader, Iowa. Loren also served on the Elkader Ambulance Service for 13 years. Loren is survived by many family and friends Memorials can be made out to the American Heart Association or the Central Ambulance Service of Elkader, in Loren's name. Waukon Standard, September 28, 2005 *************************************************************************** This is an automatically-generated notice. To be removed from the Message Board list, you may (Un)Subscribe at Clayton Obituaries Admin at <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi>, or send your request to [email protected]
The following message has been posted on the Clayton Obituaries Admin Board. To read the new posting or to reply to a Query, click on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#93197) OLIVER C. DOERRING 1925-2005 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=93197> AUTHOR: Volunteer DATE: 1/2/2006 at 23:02:09 Surnames: BRANDTMAN,DOERRING,RUCKDASCHEL,CONWAY,ROOD,GILBREATH,MORCH,DICKMAN,MOON Oliver Doerring Oliver C. Doerring, 79, Monona, Iowa, died Thursday, October 27, 2005, at Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital, Prairie du Chien, Wis., following a sudden illness. Funeral services were held Monday, October 31, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Postville, with Rev. Steve Brackett officiating. Burial was in the Postville Cemetery, Postville. Leonard Funeral Home, Monona, was in charge of arrangements. Oliver was born December 1, 1925, in rural Luana, Iowa, to Arno and Bernadine (Brandtman) Doerring. He was baptized December 20, 1925, and confirmed April 2, 1939, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Postville. He attended Luana Public School through the eighth grade. Oliver was married to Rose Marie Ruckdaschel at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Postville, April 3, 1955. Two daughters were born to this union. Oliver farmed with his wife Rose Marie for 32 years and then retired to live in Monona. He worked for Swiss Valley for a number of years, worked part-time at Monona Wire, and put out the school stop signs for the City of Monona for many years. He enjoyed cracking nuts and making rugs in his spare time. Oliver loved spending time with his family and friends, especially all of his grandchildren and great-grandson. Survivors include his wife, Rose Marie Doerring of Monona; two daughters, Marsha (Kenneth) Conway of Stillwater, Okla., and Marilyn (Michael) Rood of Monona; five grandchildren, Melissa (Derick) Gilbreath of Stillwater, Mindy Conway of Stillwater, Megan Conway of Stillwater, Christopher (Sandra) Rood of Sumner, and Cory Rood of Waterloo; one great-grandson, Charlie Edward Gilbreath of Stillwater; three sisters, Maxine Morch of Postville, Eunice (Myrl Dean) Dickman of Postville, and Inez (Dwayne) Moon of Luana; and two brothers, Roland (Marlene) Doerring of Garnavillo and James (Elaine) Doerring of McGregor. Oliver was preceded in death by his parents. Casketbearers were Melissa Gilbreath, Derick Gilbreath, Mindy Conway, Megan Conway, Christopher Rood, Sandra Rood, and Cory Rood Honorary casketbearer was Charlie Edward Gilbreath. Waukon Standard, November 16, 2005 *************************************************************************** This is an automatically-generated notice. To be removed from the Message Board list, you may (Un)Subscribe at Clayton Obituaries Admin at <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi>, or send your request to [email protected]
The following message has been posted on the Clayton Obituaries Admin Board. To read the new posting or to reply to a Query, click on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#93196) Mrs. ROBERT (Irene Macel Jones) BENZING 1921-2005 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=93196> AUTHOR: Volunteer DATE: 1/2/2006 at 22:56:23 Surnames: CLAUSON,JONES,BENZING,HAMM,MILLER,HOUSE Irene Benzing Irene M. Benzing, 84, of Gays Mills, Wis., died Wednesday, November 9, 2005, at Sannes Skogdalen Nursing Home in Soldiers Grove, Wis., following a short illness. Funeral services were held Monday, November 14, at the United Methodist Church in Seneca, Wis., with Pastor Mike Christenson officiating. Burial was in Giard Cemetery, rural McGregor, Iowa. Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien was in charge of arrangements. Irene Macel was born February 23, 1921, at Ion, Iowa, to Andrew and Floy (Clauson) Jones. She attended school in Luana, Iowa. She married Robert Benzing November 23, 1939, in Monona, Iowa. They farmed in the Giard area for many years before selling the farm in 1968 and purchasing a farm in Seneca. Irene was active in church, teaching Sunday School, loved quilting, and working in her garden. Survivors include five sons, Roger (Diane) Benzing of Luana, Ronald (Judy) Benzing of Waterville, Paul (Margaret) Benzing and David (Sharon) Benzing, both of Gays Mills, and Kevin (Karen) Benzing of Gilman, Iowa; 20 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; four brothers, Carl (Helen) Jones of Waukon, Dayton (Kate) Jones and Bill (Mona) Jones, both of Harpers Ferry, and Leon (Linda) Jones of Cedar Rapids; and three sisters, Ruth Hamm of Waterville, Wis., Janet (Stan) Miller of Riverside, Iowa, and Vera (Lyle) House of Fountain, Minn. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband on April 30, 2000; three sisters, Pearl, Helen, and Lorraine; a brother, Jack; and a great-granddaughter, Taylor. Waukon Standard or Postville Herald-Leader newspaper. *************************************************************************** This is an automatically-generated notice. To be removed from the Message Board list, you may (Un)Subscribe at Clayton Obituaries Admin at <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi>, or send your request to [email protected]
The following message has been posted on the Clayton Obituaries Admin Board. To read the new posting or to reply to a Query, click on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#93193) CHESTER S. SWANSON 1913-2005 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=93193> AUTHOR: Volunteer DATE: 1/2/2006 at 22:47:48 Surnames: JOHNSON,SWANSON,SCHLITTER,MACCLATHEY,VANDALE,HAUSCH Chester Swanson Chester S. Swanson, 91, of Muscatine, Iowa, died Tuesday, October 25, 2005, at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City. Funeral services were Thursday, October 27, at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Home for Funeral and Cremation Services. Rev. Dan Robbs of Sycamore Baptist Church and Brian Shipply, VA Chaplain, officiated. Burial was in Sixteen Cemetery, Monona, Iowa, Friday, October 28. Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Chester Stanley Swanson was born November 4, 1913, in Coal Valley, Ill., the son of Edmond G. and Edith J. Johnson Swanson. Chester was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in the South Pacific during World War II from 1941 to 1944. February 14, 1952, Chester was united in marriage to Bertha E. Schlitter at the Edgington Presbyterian Church in Edgington, Ill. Chester has been a resident of the Muscatine area since 1989. He farmed all his life and worked at the Viola sale barn and also drove cattle at the sale barn in Rock Island. When semi-retired from farming, Chester took up carpentry work for John Bush. He was a member of the Edgington Presbyterian Church where he was a Deacon and Trustee, enjoyed going to farm sales, fishing, and visiting with friends at the mall. Chester will be deeply missed by his wife, Bertha; two sons, Timothy Swanson and Alan W. (Laurie) Swanson of Muscatine; one brother, Edmond Swanson of Reynolds, Ill.; and one grandson, Matthew S. Swanson of Muscatine. He was preceded in death by his parents; one grandson, Nathan Swanson; three brothers, Walter, Paul, and Don Swanson; and three sisters, Grace MacClathey, Pearl Van Dale, and Helen Hausch. Casketbearers were Tim Swanson, Alan Swanson, Matthew Swanson, Don Schlitter, David Schlitter, Glen Stewart, and Rolland Genz. A memorial has been established at the funeral home in Chesters name. Waukon Standard, October 3, 2005 *************************************************************************** This is an automatically-generated notice. To be removed from the Message Board list, you may (Un)Subscribe at Clayton Obituaries Admin at <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi>, or send your request to [email protected]
Thank-you to the December contributors: Errin Wilker, Constance Diamond, Diana Diedrich, Debra Richardson, Yvonne Ellwood, Cathy Joynt Labath, Janice Sowers, Charlene Barnhart, and an anonymous obituary volunteer. Sharing is a wonderful gift! http://www.rootsweb.com/~iaclayto/journal.htm BIOGRAPHIES - 1916 *Berry, Bishop, Blake, Blockhus & Boleyn BIOGRAPHIES, misc. sources *Panncke, Sheppard (2) & White DEATH RECORDS *Delaware Co. Iowa Register of Deaths, 1881, showing persons with a Clayton co. connection DOCUMENTS *Marfilius-Horn family & Olson-Sheppard family MISC. RECORDS - access from main index page *Delaware co. births (1897) with Clayton co. connections OBITUARIES *25 new obits were posted in November PERSONAL WEBSITES *New England & Scandinavian Ancestry PHOTO ALBUM *Downtown McGregor photos, ca 1920 SCHOOL RECORDS *Clayton co. students attending the 1903 Allamakee co. Teachers Institute SURNAME REGISTRY *several researchers have added their surname interests
The following message has been posted on the Clayton Obituaries Admin Board. To read the new posting or to reply to a Query, click on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#92808) RICHARD A. HINKEL 1923-2005 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=92808> AUTHOR: Volunteer DATE: 12/28/2005 at 21:53:26 Surnames: HINKEL,CHURCH,GINTER,PRIES,VOSHELL Richard Hinkel Richard A. Hinkel 82 of Marquette, Iowa, died Thursday September 1, 2005, at Gundersen-Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, Wis., following a short illness. A Military Service was held Saturday, September 3, at Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in McGregor, Iowa. Richard is survived by his wife Kathryn of Marquette; two sons, Bruce Hinkel and Lee (Kymm) Hinkel, both of Waukon, Iowa; three grandchildren; two great grandchildren; five siblings, John (Ruth) Hinkel of Waterloo, Iowa, Alo (Leonard) Church of Albert Lea, Minn., Bernadine (Ronnie) Ginter of Batavia, N. Y., Betty (Robert) Pries of Waterloo, Iowa, and Bob Hinkel of Marquette. Richard was born March 15, 1923, in Wadena, Iowa, to Oscar and Mae (Voshell) Hinkel. He served in the Navy during World War II. Following his discharge he worked as a switchman for the Milwaukee Railroad for 33 years. He married Kathryn Tayek on January 25, 1946, at St. Marys Church in McGregor. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and one sister. Waukon Standard, September 7, 2005 *************************************************************************** This is an automatically-generated notice. To be removed from the Message Board list, you may (Un)Subscribe at Clayton Obituaries Admin at <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi>, or send your request to [email protected]
The following message has been posted on the Clayton Obituaries Admin Board. To read the new posting or to reply to a Query, click on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#92809) Mrs. HAROLD (Helen V. Jacobson) JARMS 1912-2005 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=92809> AUTHOR: Volunteer DATE: 12/28/2005 at 22:00:32 Surnames: KRISTOFFERSON,JACOBSON,JARMS,FRYE,VORWALD,KIESAU,WIRKLER,RATHWELL,PIPES,ZENISEK,LANDT,TIMMERMAN,BLIETZ,GERAGHTY,HUMPFER Helen Jarms Helen Vivian Jarms, 93, Monona, IA, died Saturday, September 24, 2005, at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital, LaCrosse, WI, following a short illness. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 29, 2005, at 11:00 am at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Monona, with Rev. Allen Bidne officiating. Burial will follow in the Monona City Cemetery, Monona. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 28, 2005, from 4-8 p.m. at Leonard Funeral Home, Monona and from 10:00 am until service time at the church on Thursday. Survivors include four children, Marlys Frye, Poway, CA, Joanne Vorwald, Monona, Don Jarms, Tucson, AZ, Betty Kiesau, Monona, and one brother, Robert Jacobson, Monona. Postville Herald, September 30, 2005 Helen Vivian Jarms Helen Vivian Jarms, 93, Monona, IA, died Saturday, September 24, 2005, at Gunderson Lutheran Hospital, LaCrosse, WI, following a short illness. She was born June 15, 1912, in St. Olaf to Anton and Marie (Kristofferson) Jacobson. Helen was baptized July 14, 1913, and confirmed August 7, 1927, both at Norway Lutheran Church, rural St. Olaf, IA. Helen attended country schools through the eighth grade, then transferred to and graduated from Elkader High School in 1930. She taught country school for two years in rural Clayton County. On March 5, 1932, she was united in marriage to Harold Jarms at Galena, IL. Five children were born to this union. Helen had been a resident at Postville Good Samaritan Center for the past six months. Survivors include four children, Marlys Frye, Poway, CA, Joanne (Harold) Vorwald, Monona, Don (Mary Lou) Jarms, Tucson, AZ, Betty (Robert) Kiesau, Monona; fifteen grandchildren; forty great grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; one brother, Robert Jacobson, Monona; a sister-in-law, Vera Wirkler, Postville; two cousins, Aileen Rathwell, Victoria, B.C. and Bill Pipes, Guelph, Ontario; several nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband on August 5, 1974; son, William Jarms; son-in-law, Robert Frye; grandson, Randy Frye; three sisters, Gladys Zenisek, Sally Landt and Ruth Timmerman; two brothers, Oscar Jacobson and Rolf Jacobson; six brothers-in-law, Harvey Jarms, Giles Blietz, Joe Geraghty, Stan Zenisek, Ray Humpfer, Willis Timmerman and four sisters-in-law, Shirley Jacobson, Marguerite Geraghty, Dorothy Blietz and Marie Jarms. Funeral services were held on Thursday, September 29, 2005, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Monona, with Rev. Allen Bidne officiating. Burial followed in the Monona City Cemetery, Monona. Music By: Judy Walter, Organist and Pastor Christopher Staley, Soloist Casket Bearers: Jeff Frye, Tim Frye, Jay Frye, Dan Vorwald, Mike Vorwald, Larry Vorwald, David Vorwald, Andy Jarms, Bill Kiesau and Brad Kiesau. Honorary Bearers: Sheri Ward, Lisa Duffy, Gina Roys, Katy Jarms, Barb Friederich. Readers: Danielle Vorwald and Corby Friederich. Postville Herald, October 5, 2005 *************************************************************************** This is an automatically-generated notice. To be removed from the Message Board list, you may (Un)Subscribe at Clayton Obituaries Admin at <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi>, or send your request to [email protected]
The following message has been posted on the Clayton Obituaries Admin Board. To read the new posting or to reply to a Query, click on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#92810) Mrs. EDWARD (Gwendolyn Shirley Rekow) BOSKE 1922-2 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=92810> AUTHOR: Volunteer DATE: 12/28/2005 at 22:07:16 Surnames: KRUSE,REKOW,BRADY,TRNKA,STUBER,PORKORNOWSKI,NARUM,COPELAND,DAVIS,SCHROEDER,SCHUTTE,HECKMAN,KLUG Gwen Boske Funeral services for Gwen Boske were held Saturday, December 17, 2005, at 10:30 a.m. in the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church at LaCrescent, Minnesota. The Reverends Jim Arends and Michael Woods officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery. The Casket Bearers were the grandchildren. A visitation was was held Friday, December 16, 2005 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home in LaCrescent who was in charge of arrangements. Gwendolyn Shirley (Rekow) Boske was born July 18, 1922, to Henry William and Mabel Sophia Wilhelmina (Kruse) Rekow, on a farm near Luana, Iowa. She passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2005, in the LaCrescent Healthcare Center at LaCrescent, Minnesota. She was 83 years old. She was baptized in St. John Lutheran Church at Luana, Iowa and confirmed there on June 20, 1937, by the Reverend H. P. Kumpf. Gwen attended the Luana School for several years and was graduated from Postville High School in 1940. She was an exceptional student, receiving several awards in her Business classes, as well as in Science and English and was Valedictorian of the class of 1940. Following graduation, Gwen and her sister, Marjorie, took the train to Chicago to find jobs. Gwen was employed as a private secretary at the F. W. Means Towel Company. Gwen was married to Edward Henry Boske on April 28, 1945, in Chicago. To this union four children were born, Donna, Debra, Daniel, and Douglas. They lived in several Iowa communities, which included Dubuque, Postville, Cedar Rapids, and Mason City, and moved to LaCrescent, Minnesota in December of 1961. In later years, Gwen worked for a microfilming company, preserving records for various companies, which included Gundersen Hospital in LaCrosse, banks, and other small businesses. Gwen enjoyed fishing, camping, and bowling, but above all, she will be remembered for her selfless devotion to her family. She is survived by her two daughters, Donna (William) Brady of Galesville, WI, and Debra (Donald) Trnka, Minnewaukan, ND, two sons, Daniel Boske, Hutchinson, MN, and Douglas (Lisa) Boske, LaCrescent, MN; nine grandchildren, William (Krista) Brady, Jon (Nicolle) Brady, Penny (Scott) Stuber, Nicole Porkornowski, Casey (Jeff) Narum, Jill (Eric) Copeland, Dustin Boske, Dalton Boske, and Jacob Davis; 11 great grandchildren; three sisters, Marjorie (Stan) Schroeder, and Karen (David) Schutte, all of Postville, IA, and Sherrill (Leslie) Heckman, Mountain Home, AR, and a brother, Leigh (Gwen) Rekow, Postville, IA, and a brother-in-law, John "Jack" (Sharon) Boske, Channahon, IL; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Ed, who died January 21, 2005, a sister who died in infancy, and a sister, Donna Lois, a brother, Burdette, and a sister-in-law, Shirley Klug and her husband, Erwin Klug. *************************************************************************** This is an automatically-generated notice. To be removed from the Message Board list, you may (Un)Subscribe at Clayton Obituaries Admin at <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi>, or send your request to [email protected]
The following message has been posted on the Clayton Obituaries Admin Board. To read the new posting or to reply to a Query, click on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#92732) Cora E. (Sheppard) Morch 1893-1964 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=92732> AUTHOR: Yvonne Ellwood DATE: 12/28/2005 at 06:56:53 Surnames: SHEPPARD,MORCH In Memory of MRS. CORA ELIZABETH (Sheppard) MORCH Born April 4, 1893 Died June 30, 1964 Age 71 years, 2 months, 26 days Funeral Services Friday, July 3, 1964 at 2p.m. Norway Lutheran Church RR. St. Olaf, Iowa Lie in State at Church 1 to 2p.m. Officiating Clergyman Rev. Landis Gross Music Soloist, Don Wold Organist, Mrs. Walter Rugland Pallbearers Perry Benson Donald Henning Donald Sass Glen Kurth Vernis Henkes Henry Mueller At Rest Gooding Cemetery, Wagner Township In Charge of Services Schultz's Funeral Service Monona, Iowa Since 1909 Friends and relatives are invited back to the church dining room after the committal at the grave. *************************************************************************** This is an automatically-generated notice. To be removed from the Message Board list, you may (Un)Subscribe at Clayton Obituaries Admin at <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi>, or send your request to [email protected]