This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#291305) Re: Martin Connelly land info. needed - Volga twp <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=291305> AUTHOR: Helen Jennings DATE: 7/31/2010 at 20:54:42 Reply To: (#291298) Martin Connelly land info. needed - Volga twp Author: Ellen Collins Date: 7/31/2010 at 20:20:45 Surnames: CONNELLY They spelled there name Conley. I knew a Harold ,Raymond and John were brothers. They were in section 28. M Connelly owned in 1886 40 acres in Volga Twp. then in section 27 Volga Twp he owned 40 acres and another 20 acres. Harold Conley owned this later as my husband farmed it years ago. Clyde just looked it up in the 1886 map. Another Conley lived in that area and his name was Patrick. 99 acres in Section 21 Volga. Helen Jennings Garber,Iowa chjenn@alpinecom.net ________________

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#291305) Re: Martin Connelly land info. needed - Volga twp <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=291305> AUTHOR: Helen Jennings DATE: 7/31/2010 at 20:54:42 Reply To: (#291298) Martin Connelly land info. needed - Volga twp Author: Ellen Collins Date: 7/31/2010 at 20:20:45 Surnames: CONNELLY They spelled there name Conley. I knew a Harold ,Raymond and John were brothers. They were in section 28. M Connelly owned in 1886 40 acres in Volga Twp. then in section 27 Volga Twp he owned 40 acres and another 20 acres. Harold Conley owned this later as my husband farmed it years ago. Clyde just looked it up in the 1886 map. Another Conley lived in that area and his name was Patrick. 99 acres in Section 21 Volga. Helen Jennings Garber,Iowa chjenn@alpinecom.net ________________

They spelled there name Conley. I knew a Harold ,Raymond and John were brothers. Never heard of a Martin. They were in section 28. M Connelly owned in 1886 40 acres in Volga Twp. then in section 27 Volga Twp he owned 40 acres and another 20 acres. Harold Conley owned this later as my husband farmed it years ago. Clyde just looked it up in the 1886 map. Another Conley lived in that area and his name was Patrick. 99 acres in Section 21 Volga. Helen Jennings Garber,Iowa chjenn@alpinecom.net

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#291298) Martin Connelly land info. needed - Volga twp <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=291298> AUTHOR: Ellen Collins DATE: 7/31/2010 at 20:20:45 Surnames: CONNELLY I am trying to determine if a Martin Connelly owned some property in Volga Township-Clayton County section 28 in 1886.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#291282) Mrs. BEN (Elizabeth Helen Durr) FRESE 1911-2010 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=291282> AUTHOR: IA Gen Web Volu DATE: 7/31/2010 at 19:37:37 Surnames: EGGEN,DURR,FRESE,WHISTLER,FIELDS,LORANG,REDEMSKE Elizabeth H. (Bettie) Frese, 98, of McGregor, formerly of Monona, died Wednesday, April 7, 2010, at home of natural causes. She passed away peaceful in her sleep. Abiding by her wishes, Bettie was cremated and burial of her ashes will be at a later date in Monona. Memorial Services, presided over by Pastor Alan Schulz, were held Saturday, April 10, at 4 p.m. at the First Lutheran (Swede Ridge) Church, McGregor, with a fellowship dinner afterwards. Urn Bearer was Bettie's grandson, David Redemske. "Life's Weaving" was sung by Edith Nading and "Precious Lord Take My Hand" was sung by Lois Davis and Robert Eggen. Organist was Olga Corlett. Elizabeth H. (Bettie) Frese was born Thursday, December 28, 1911 in McGregor, Iowa to Arthur J. and Hilma (Eggen) Durr. She was baptized on January 21, 1912 in the Norwegian Lutheran Church on Swede Ridge, rural McGregor. She graduated from the McGregor High School in 1929 and was employed as a switchboard operator with the Northwestern Bell Telephone Company in McGregor and later with the Farmers Telephone Company in Monona. She was a charter member of the Women's Society of Christian Service in the Monona Methodist Church where she was also a member of the choir for many years. Later she was a member of the First Lutheran choir in McGregor. She married Ben Boone Frese on December 28, 1930, at Council Bluffs, Iowa. To this union two children were born, Yvonna Djene Frese and Curtis Alan Frese. Preceding her in death are her husband Ben, August 13, 1982; her father, Arthur, September 26, 1951; her mother, Hilma, July 20, 1976; three sisters: Ruth Maud (Robert) Whistler, December 21, 1979; Olive Susan (Everett) Fields and Norma Elinore (Jack) LoRang, June 21, 1993; three brothers: Morris Durr, November 20-22, 1922; Kenneth Harold (Naomi) Durr, July 22, 2009 and Everett Eugene (Dorothy) Durr, 2001. She is survived by one daughter, Yvonna Redemske, of McGregor, Iowa; one son, Curtis (Dorothy) Frese, of Seabeck, Washington; two grandsons: Paul (Cindi) Redemske and David (Cathy) Redemske and two granddaughters: Karen (Robert) Gehris and Cheryl (John) Foertsch; four great grandchildren: Beth Gehris, Luke (Lindsey) Gehris, Josh (Morgon) Gehris and Gena Horne; and many relatives and friends. She was a special lady and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. God looked around his garden, and he found an empty space. He then looked down upon the earth, and saw your tired face. God's garden must be beautiful, for He only takes the best. He knew that you were weary, and He knew that you were in pain, He knew that you would never be well on earth again. He saw the roads were getting rough, and the hills were hard to climb, So He closed your eyelids, and whispered "Peace be thine". It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn't go alone, For part of us went with you, the day God called you home. Composed from the Memorial Service brochure, personal family information, and the obituary in the North East Iowa Times, McGregor, Iowa.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#291268) Kenneth Harold Durr 1909-2009 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=291268> AUTHOR: IA Gen Web Volu DATE: 7/31/2010 at 19:13:52 Surnames: EGGEN,DURR,VALLEY,FULTON,FRESE,WHISTLER,FIELDS,LORANG Kenneth Harold Durr, 99, Bettendorf, Iowa died January 3, 2009. A memorial service will be announced later. Ken was born December 17, 1909 in McGregor to Arthur and Hilma (Eggen) Durr. He married Naomi Valley April 27, 1930 at Strawberry Point, Iowa. She preceded him in death July 22, 1999. He was employed by Northwestern Bell Telephone in McGregor, Waterloo, Burlington & Davenport for nearly 40 years. Ken and Naomi spent their retirement years in southern Florida. Left to honor his memory is daughter, Joan (Bob) Fulton and grandchildren; sister, Bettie Frese, of McGregor, Iowa; brother LeRoy Durr, of California. He was preceded in death by three sisters: Ruth Maud (Robert) Whistler, December 21, 1979; Olive Susan (Everett) Fields and Norma Elinore (Jack) LoRang, June 21, 1993; two brothers: Morris Durr, November 20-22, 1922 and Everett Eugene (Dorothy) Durr, 2001. Composed from an obituary in the Prairie du Chien, Wisc. newspaper, COURIER PRESS, January 2009 and personal family information.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#291263) Violet Tracy (Bollman) Meyer 1908-1992 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=291263> AUTHOR: IA Gen Web Volu DATE: 7/31/2010 at 18:54:05 Surnames: BOLLMAN,MEYER,CLIFTON,COMBS,SMITH,HAGGARD Violet Meyer was born on April 10, 1908 near Frankville to parents Charles and Etta Bollman. She died April 2, 1992, at the age of 83. On May 28, 1930 she married Lloyd Meyer. They farmed near Postville and Monona. In 1947 they moved to Yuma, Ariz. She was preceded in death by a son Darwin. Survivors include her husband Lloyd of Yuma; four daughters, Iris Clifton of Tucson, Ariz., Leah Combs of Delton, Wis., Lola Smith of Simi Valley, Calif., and Debbie Haggard of Moor Park, Calif; two brothers, Lawrence Bollman of Monona and Beacher Bollman of Harpers Ferry; eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and many relatives in the Northeast Iowa area. Funeral services were held on April 6, 1992, with burial at Desert Lawn Memorial Park in Yuma, Ariz. Postville, Iowa newspaper of the time clipping, from Dorothy Schave's obituary collection.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#291262) Herbert H. Mueller 1898-1991 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=291262> AUTHOR: IA Gen Web Volu DATE: 7/31/2010 at 18:51:01 Surnames: PALAS,MUELLER,KLIEFOTH,REIMER,WIESE Herbert H. Mueller, 92, of Elkader, died Monday morning January 7, 1991 at Central Community Hospital in Elkader. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 10 at the Leonard-Witt Funeral Home. The Rev. Ellen Taube officiating. Burial in the Garnavillo City Cemetery. Herbert H. Mueller, son of Herman and Amelia (Palas) Mueller, was born January 9, 1898 on a farm in Read Township. He attended rural county schools. He was confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Clayton Center, where he remained a member. As a young man, he worked for many farmers. He married Alice Kliefoth on January 23, 1929. They started farming in Township near Froelich. A son Dwayne was born to them. After many years of farming they moved to Elkader, where they retired. Survivors include his wife, Alice, a daughter-in-law, Marie Mueller of Guttenberg, nine grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son Dwayne, in 1982, a great grandson, Christopher Mueller, three sisters, Lucy Reimer, Bertha Wiese and Irvina Mueller and three brothers, Herman, Harvey and Harry. Pallbearers were Dwayne Mueller, Jerry Mueller, Wyatt Mueller and Robert Mueller. Postville, Iowa newspaper of the time clipping, from Dorothy Schave's obituary collection.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#291180) Re: Clayton co., IA Deeds-Surname Beatty <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/documents/index.cgi?rev=291180> AUTHOR: Ellen Collins DATE: 7/31/2010 at 13:53:42 Reply To: (#53457) Clayton co., IA Deeds-Surname Beatty Author: DVZ Date: 6/25/2004 at 11:49:42 Surnames: MARTIN CONNELLY I am trying to determine if a Martin Connelly owned some property in Volga Township-Clayton County section 28 in 1886.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#291126) Arthur C. Bishop 1883-1940 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=291126> AUTHOR: S. Ferrall - IA DATE: 7/31/2010 at 06:52:21 Surnames: BISHOP,WHITCOMB,LUCKE,BREDESEN Decorah, Ia. - Arthur Clay Bishop, 57, editor and publisher of the http://sharylscabin.com/Clayton/obitphotos/bishop_ac.jpg

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#291006) Re: Henry Holtz <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=291006> AUTHOR: Judy DATE: 7/30/2010 at 13:25:28 Reply To: (#290985) Henry Holtz Author: Julie Carel Date: 7/30/2010 at 12:08:20 Surnames: HOLTZ email me for info jmoyna@alpinecom.net

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#291006) Re: Henry Holtz <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=291006> AUTHOR: Judy DATE: 7/30/2010 at 13:25:28 Reply To: (#290985) Henry Holtz Author: Julie Carel Date: 7/30/2010 at 12:08:20 Surnames: HOLTZ email me for info jmoyna@alpinecom.net

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#290989) Nick Miller 1899-1972 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=290989> AUTHOR: IA Gen Web Volu DATE: 7/30/2010 at 12:18:21 Surnames: WELCH,MILLER,MEYER Nick Miller MONONA: Funeral services for Nick Miller, 72, of Giard, were held in St. Mary's Catholic Church in McGregor on Friday morning, Aug. 4, 1972 at 10:30 a.m. Father Karl Klein officiated and St. Mary's choir provided the music. Burial took place in St. Wenceslaus Cemetery. Nick Miller was born September 26, 1899 and died suddenly in his home on Tuesday afternoon, August 1, 1972. He was a retired roofer and interior decorator for many years. He was married to Marcella Welch who survives along with a brother, Arthur Meyer of Holy Cross and a sister, Mrs. Eldo Meyer of Elkader and several nieces and nephews. Schultz Funeral Home of Monona was in charge. Pallbearers were LaVerne Meyer, Robert Meyer, Wayne Welch, Ralph Welch, Curtis Welch and William Meyer. Postville, Iowa newspaper of the time clipping, or the Monona Billboard, from Dorothy Schave's obituary collection.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#290985) Henry Holtz <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=290985> AUTHOR: Julie Carel DATE: 7/30/2010 at 12:08:20 Surnames: HOLTZ My gr grandfather, Henry Holtz. May have left his wife and kids in IL to marry another, Dorathea. Looking for their graves or death certificates Henry and Dorathea died after 1900. Also listed is an infant son, Henry Holtz.Please help. Thank you.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#290586) researching Tomas & Marie Papacek family <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=290586> AUTHOR: Pam Clift DATE: 7/27/2010 at 15:39:57 Surnames: PAPACEK,HAVLICEK,TRUDEAU,WILLIAMSON,ELLENBOLDT I am researching Tomas and Marie Papacek. They came to the US in 1872 and finally settled in Monona, Iowa. They had 7 children - Anna Havlicek, Joseph Papacek, Jacob Papacek, Mary Anne Trudeau, Matilda Williamson,Emma Ellenboldt, and Alvina Papcek. Tomas and Marie are buried in St Wenceslaus Cemetary in Monona. Please help me find any death or burial certificates.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#290507) Mr. & Mrs. H.L. Meyer, 50th Anniversary 1940 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/documents/index.cgi?rev=290507> AUTHOR: S. Ferrall - IA DATE: 7/26/2010 at 22:07:08 Surnames: MEYER,SENHOLZ,TIMMERMAN,PECKHAM,GARMS,SALZGEBER,THOMA,MEISNER,GASS Wednesday, June 26, will mark the 50th milestone of life together for Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Meyer,

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#290344) Halverson marriage <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=290344> AUTHOR: S Record DATE: 7/26/2010 at 09:20:39 Surnames: HALVERSON,POSSIBLY WITH VARIANT SPELLING - HULVERSON,HALVARSON,ETC Seeking marriage record for my great-great grandparents in Farmersburg, Clayton, Iowa in 1869, possibly 1870. John C. (Hans) Halverson (b. 1845 in Norway) and Agnetta Halverson (b. 1852 in Norway) (Halverson was also her maiden name) Particularly interested in parents' names and places in Norway. Thank you!

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#290310) looking for frank <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=290310> AUTHOR: jim willman DATE: 7/25/2010 at 21:33:56 Surnames: WILLMAN looking for frank willman,son of paul & caroline willman, born about 1869. showed up in 1895 post twp census. would appreciate any info. thanks jim

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#289475) Dr. Peter C. Watkins 1932-2010 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=289475> AUTHOR: IA Gen Web Volu DATE: 7/20/2010 at 15:36:23 Surnames: CHOATE,WATKINS,HERMANSON Memorial services were held at 11 a.m. June 18, 2010 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Elkader, Iowa, with visitation from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. service time, June 18 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Elkader. I Dr. Peter C. Watkins, D.V.M., 78, of Elkader died Friday, June 11, 2010, at Central Community Hospital in Elkader. Peter was born June 3, 1932, in Manning, Iowa, to Hubert and Virginia (Choate) Watkins. Upon the death of his mother, he was raised from birth by his grandparents, Walter and Maud Choate in Clear Lake. After graduating from Clear Lake High School in 1950, Peter attended Mason City Junior College for one year before serving in the U.S. Navy from 1951 through 1954. He then completed a second year at Mason City Junior College and enrolled at Iowa State University, earning the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1961. Following six years of veterinary practice in Dows, Iowa, he joined the Elkader Veterinary Clinic. Peter practiced in the Elkader area for many years, where he appreciated his partners and his clients. Peter and Donna Hermanson were married in 1956. He was a loving father to three children, Paul, Ruth and Douglas. He was an avid golfer and fisherman. During his retirement years, he enjoyed gardening and exploring computer technology. Peter is survived by his wife, Donna of Elkader; his daughter, Ruth and son-in-law, Bob of Champaign, Illinois; his son, Doug and daughter-in-law, Sue and grandchildren, Hannah and Rafe of LaCrescent, MN, his sister Joanne of Clear Lake; three half-sisters, Carol, Susie and Sally of Omaha, NE; and several cousins. Peter was preceded in death by his son, Paul. Extracted from a funeral brochure.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#289463) Carmen Schrader 1961-2002 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=289463> AUTHOR: M. Durr - IA Ge DATE: 7/20/2010 at 15:15:03 Surnames: SASS,HENKES,SCHRADER,SANDBERG,JURGING,FEICKERT,KRUSE,JOHANNINGMEIER,MILLER,MEYER,EVERMAN,MUELLER Carmen D. Schrader, 41, of 961-15th St. N. E. died Saturday (December 28, 2002) at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. Memorial services were held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, (Jan. 2, 2003) at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Travis Fisher officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. It was Carmen's wish to be cremated. Carmen was born October 13, 1961 in Prairie du Chien, Wis., the daughter of Calvin and Shirley (Sass) Henkes. She graduated from MFL Community Schools in Monona, IA in 1980. She attended NIACC and Buena Vista University and graduated in 1998. Carmen was married to David L. Schrader on Nov. 29, 1980 in Farmersburg, IA. They farmed in the Farmersburg area for eight years. They moved to Mason City in 1992 and she worked for Opportunity Village for several years and has worked in Case Management for Cerro Gordo County since Nov. 1998. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She enjoyed quilting, flower gardening, collecting Longaberger Baskets, family vacations and supporting her children's activities. Cherishing her memory is her husband David L. Schrader of Mason City; son, Andrew Schrader and daughter, Amy Schrader, both at home; her parents, Calvin and Shirley Henkes of Farmersburg, IA; her sisters: Deanna Sandberg of Rockford, IL, Marsha (Lloyd) Feickert of Marion, Sheryl (Steve) Kruse of Marion, Janice (Rick) Johanningmeier of Monona, Jeanne (Paul) Miller of Luana, Debbie (Brian) Meyer of Monona; mother and father-in-law Ronald and Marjorie Schrader of Monona; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bill Jurging of Cedar Rapids, Debbie (Bill) Murphy of Detroit, MI, Doug (Karla) Schrader of Luana, Denise (Hall) Everman of Postville, Dawn (Dave) Mueller of Garnavillo, IA. Preceding her in death were her grandparents and sister, Connie Jurging. Postville, Iowa newspaper of the time clipping, from my mother's obituary collection. Posted for genealogical purposes, contributor is not related.