This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#276302) Carl L. Lange 1899-1988 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=276302> AUTHOR: M. Durr - IAGen DATE: 4/25/2010 at 14:36:20 Surnames: BORCHERDING,LANGE,WICKERSHEIM,PETERSON Funeral Services for Carl L. Lange, 88, were held at the Schumaker Kish Funeral Home in LaCrosse, WI. Rev. Joseph Lukonic officiated. Interment was in the Gardens of Peace Mausoleum, Morman Coulee Memorial Park. He died Monday, June 6, 1988 in Hillview Home. He was born Aug. 11, 1899 in Froelich, Iowa to Frederick and Lena (Borcherding) Lange. he married Elda L. Wickersheim on December 31, 1921 in Giard, Iowa. He was co-owner and operator of the Lange and Popenfuss Plumbing and Heating Co. of LaCrosse for 30 years. He retired in 1976. He was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church. Survivors are his wife, a daughter, Grace Peterson of Milwaukee, 2 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and a brother, Wesley Lange of Monona. He was preceded in death by a brother. Postville, Iowa newspaper of the time clipping, from my mother's obituary collection. Posted for genealogical purposes, contributor is not related.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#276301) Kenneth V. Lange 1902-1983 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=276301> AUTHOR: M. Durr - IAGen DATE: 4/25/2010 at 14:32:04 Surnames: ALLERT,LANGE,OWEN,DRAHN,BOLLMAN,ROTHMEYER,ELLIS Funeral services for Kenneth Lange, 81, Postville, were held Wednesday, Sept. 14, 1983 at 2 p.m., Schultz's Funeral Home, Monona, with Rev. Carroll Brown officiating. He died at his home here Sunday, Sept. 11. Burial was in the Monona City Cemetery. Kenneth V. Lange, the son of Fred and Lena Allert Lange, was born August 29, 1902 in Giard township, Clayton county. He was baptized in the Methodist Church at Giard. His education was received in the Giard country schools. He was united in marriage to Marian Owen and to this union five children were born. He farmed in the Luana area until his retirement in 1966. Oct. 4, 1971 he was united in marriage to Sophia Drahn at the Little Brown Church, Nashua. They made their home in Postville. Preceding him in death were his parents, his first wife Marian, who died in 1970, a granddaughter, Janet Lange, and a great granddaughter, Rebecca Mueller. Surviving is his wife Sophia, two sons, Bennett, of Postville, LeAllen, of Luana, three daughters, Mrs. Leo (Marjorie) Bollman of Monona, Mrs. John (Peggy) Rothmeyer, and Mrs. Gary (Diane) Ellis, both of Postville, 9 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, two brothers, Wesley of Monona and Carl of LaCrosse, Wis. Postville, Iowa newspaper of the time clipping, from my mother's obituary collection. Posted for genealogical purposes, contributor is not related.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#276300) Alvin John Lamker 1903-1980 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=276300> AUTHOR: M. Durr - IAGen DATE: 4/25/2010 at 14:26:07 Surnames: LEMBKE,LAMKER,BREITSPRECHER Services were held for Alvin Lamker on Monday, March 3, 1980 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Monona, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor R. D. Ehlers officiating. Pallbearers were grandsons Randall, Darrell, Donnie, and David Lamker, Ed Uriell, Norb Borcherding, Jim Noll, and Brent Likensgarg. Burial was in Monona City Cemetery. Schultz's Funeral Home was in charge of services. Alvin John Lamker, the son of William Henry and Maggie Lembke Lamker, was born January 3, 1903, in Monona Township. He was baptized January 25, 1903 by Pastor Graening, confirmed April 11, 1917 by Pastor Wappler. He received his education in schools in the area. On November 12, 1924, he was united in marriage to Cora A. Breitsprecher at the Lamker farm south of Monona. To this union three sons were born: Donald, Lloyd and Duane. He farmed until his retirement in 1951, and for 25 years was custodian of the Union State Bank of Monona. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. He died Thursday, February 28, 1980, at Memorial Hospital, Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, after a sudden illness, having reached the age of 77 years. 1 month, 25 days. Preceding him in death were his parents; his son, Lloyd, who died in 1929; and a brother, Delbert. Surviving him are his wife, Cora; two sons, Donald of Garnavillo and Duane of Monona; daughters-in-law Dorothy and Verda Mae; 8 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; his brother, Willis, of Monona; other relatives and many friends. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Postville, Iowa newspaper of the time clipping, from my mother's obituary collection. Posted for genealogical purposes, contributor is not related.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#276298) Marian Francis Lange 1905-1970 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=276298> AUTHOR: M. Durr - IAGen DATE: 4/25/2010 at 14:02:52 Surnames: DULL,OWEN,LANGE,BOLLMAN,ROTHMEYER,ELLIS Funeral services were held Friday, November 27 at 10:30 a.m. from the Schutte Funeral Home, Postville, for Marian Lange who died Wednesday, November 25 at Community Memorial Hospital. She had been in failing health for several years. The Rev. Raymond Pacholke of the First Methodist church, Monona, officiated. Burial was in the Monona Cemetery. Marian Francis, daughter of Charles and Viola Dull Owen, was born August 12, 1905 in Monona. She was baptized and confirmed in the Methodist church at Monona and remained a member throughout her life. She attended the Monona grade school and high school. January 1, 1925 she was united in marriage to Kenneth V. Lange. The couple farmed in the Monona area until they retired to Postville in 1966. She was preceded in death by her only brother, Roy Owen, and a granddaughter, Janet Lange. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth; three daughters: Mrs. Leo (Marjorie) Bollman of Monona, Mrs. John (Peggy) Rothmeyer and Mrs. Gary (Diane) Ellis both of Postville; two sons: Bennett of Postville and LeAllen of Luana and nine grandchildren. Postville, Iowa newspaper of the time clipping, hand dated 1970, from my mother's obituary collection. Posted for genealogical purposes, contributor is not related.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#276293) Lowell Wesley Lange 1932-1990 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=276293> AUTHOR: M. Durr - IAGen DATE: 4/25/2010 at 13:52:19 Surnames: GORKOW,LANGE,SMITH,BILSKY,OLSON,BARR,TAYLOR Lowell Lange died at his home in Madison, WI, Friday, Nov. 2. Funeral services were held at Giard United Methodist Church, Monday, Nov. 5, 1990 at 11 a.m. Rev. Gary Dobbins officiated. Burial was in the Giard Cemetery. Schultz's Funeral Home, Monona, was in charge of services. Lowell Wesley Lange, son of Wesley and Cleyta Gorkow Lange, was born Oct. 20, 1932 at the Lange home in Giard township, Clayton County, IA. He was baptized by Rev. Warren Feller at Giard United Methodist Church and confirmed there. He graduated from Monona High School in 1950 and attended Upper Iowa University at Fayette. On Nov. 2, 1952 he married JoAnne Smith at Monona Methodist Church. The couple had 6 children. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Korea. He remained in the Iowa-Nebraska National Guard for many years. He made his home in Madison, WI where he worked in various outdoor occupations and as a superintendent of a condominium until his health failed. Before moving from Monona, he was an active member of Giard United Methodist Church and involved in many of their activities. He also was involved in 4-H and 4-H activities. Preceding him in death were his grandparents. Surviving are his parents, Wesley and Cleyta Lange, Monona; 2 sons, Douglas, of Madison and Daniel, of DeForest, WI; 4 daughters, Deborah Bilsky of Deerfield, WI; Darci Olson of Janesville, WI; Dawn Barr and Deidre Taylor of Madison, WI; 10 grandchildren and one brother, Duane of Monona. Pallbearers were Dennis Grove, David Lange, Michael Lange, Maurice Meyer, Dan Schweikert and Virgil Thompson. Postville, Iowa newspaper of the time clipping, from my mother's obituary collection. Posted for genealogical purposes, contributor is not related.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#276203) Albert W. Talcott <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=276203> AUTHOR: Zonna D. Cowell DATE: 4/24/2010 at 22:08:03 Surnames: TALCOTT,NEWCOMB,HOLBROOK Searching for official record of birth for Albert W. Talcott, b 13 Sept 1863, McGregor, Clayton County, Iowa, father: Walter B. Talcott, b 3 Nov 1833, Madison Lake, Ohio, mother: Chloe Sophia Holbrook, b. 20 Dec 1835. No birth records are available prior to 1880 in Clayton County. Any information would be appreciated.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#276196) Elden August William Lenth 1928-2010 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=276196> AUTHOR: M. Durr - IAGen DATE: 4/24/2010 at 19:44:25 Surnames: IHDE,LENTH,TURNER,HATLEVIG,REYNOLDS,LANDSGARD,TURNER,RUSH,MAXWELL Elden August William Lenth was born June 5, 1928 near Monona, Iowa, the son of Hubert and Elsie Ihde Lenth. He passed away March 11, 2010, at 81 years of age. Elden was baptized July 1, 1928 by Rev. A. Dougs and was confirmed March 29, 1942, by Rev. Herman A. Siefkes, both in St. Paul Lutheran Church at Monona. Elden was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Postville, since 1954, where he served two terms on the church council. Elden attended Evergreen Grove country school then Monona High School, graduating in 1945. He married Beatrice Turner on August 14, 1949 at the Presbyterian Church in Postville. To this union three children were born: Georgene, Douglas and Barbara. Elden and Bea celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary in 2009. Elden began his farming career on the home farm near Monona, with a herd of Holstein cows he had started in his 4-H days. In 1954, he purchased a farm southeast of Postville. In 1968, Elden purchased his first registered Hereford cows, selling his dairy herd to son-in-law Darrell Hatlevig. His love of Herefords resulted in many awards on a local, state, and national level, and meeting friends all across the country. Proud times included selling breeding stock in many states, as well as to boxer George Foreman, and Alabama Country group member Teddy Gentry. Over the years, Elden was a member of the IA and National Hereford Assn's, Clayton and Winneshiek County Cattleman's Assn's, Clayton County Farm Bureau, Postville JC's, Postville Little League Manager, and a Golden Harvest Seed Corn dealer. A cabinet full of awards tells the story of his life in the Hereford world, including IA Hereford Hall of Fame, Clayton County Cattleman of the Year, Winneshiek County Pioneer Award, and Jr. Cattleman Supreme Sponsor. Elden lived an active life enjoying Certified Hereford Beef promotion, catering, feeding the ISU Football team, dancing, bowling, golfing, playing cards with friends and buddies, softball and volleyball, and attending his children's and grandchildren's activities from grade school through college. Surviving family includes his wife Bea, three children: Georgene (Darrell) Hatlevig, Lanesboro, MN; Douglas (Marilyn) Lenth, Postville; Barbara (Matt) Reynolds, Huntsville, MO; five grandchildren: Brian (Amy) Hatlevig, Webster, MN; John (Jen) Hatlevig, Lakeville, MN; Keri (Ryan) Smith, Burnsville, MN; Tye and Makayla Renolds, Huntsville, MO: five great grand-children; Elsie, Anika and Cole Hatlevig, James and Elle Hatlevig: four step-grandchildren; Shawn, Wes, Chris and Matt Larson: sister Margie (Maurice) Landsgard, St. Olaf; sister-in-law Laura Lenth, Postville; brother-in-law Milton (Mary) Turner, Waukon; sisters-in-law Mary Rush, Arvada, CO; Janice (Gary) Maxwell, Bakersfield, CA, and many nieces and nephews. Elden was preceded in death by his parents, brother Alvin Lenth, brother-in-law Gene R. Rush, and his father-in law and mother-in-law. Memorial Services will be held on Monday, March 15, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Postville, Iowa. The Rev. Steve Brackett will officiate. Private Inurnment will be held at a later date. Schutte-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Postville, Iowa, is in charge of arrangements. Extracted from a funeral brochure.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#276195) Inez Irene Lenth 1922-2010 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=276195> AUTHOR: M. Durr - IAGen DATE: 4/24/2010 at 19:32:36 Surnames: KLIEFOTH,KURTH,LENTH,MIELKE,GORDON,HERREID Inez Irene Lenth, 88, of Monona died Saturday, March 13, 2010 at the Good Samaritan Center, Waukon, following a brief illness. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, March 18 at 11 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Monona. The Rev. Allen Bidne will officiate. Burial will follow in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Monona. Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 17 from 4-8 p.m. at the Leonard Funeral Home, Monona, and one hour before services at the church Thursday, March 18. Inez was born February 12, 1922 in Wagner Township, Clayton County to Elmer and Hulda (Kliefoth) Kurth. She was baptized April 30, 1922, and confirmed July 5, 1936, both at St. John Lutheran Church, Farmersburg. Inez attended country school in the Farmersburg area. Inez was united in marriage to Wilbert Lenth, Jr. November 18, 1942 at St. John Lutheran Church, Farmersburg. Five children were born to this union. She was a devoted mother and especially enjoyed gardening, sewing, baking, cooking and reading. Survivors include her five children, Sheryl (Wayne) Mielke of McGregor, Brad (Ethel) Lenth of Farmersburg, Bruce (Lori) Lenth of Monona, Loren (Mel) Lenth of Luana, and Cindy (Dean) Gordon of Luana; nine grandchildren, Lance Mielke of McGregor, Marcie Boland of Marquette, Kirsten Lenth of Cedar Rapids, Emily Bunten of Cedar Rapids, Amanda Lenth of Davenport, Marshall Lenth of Aurora, CO, Nathan Jones of Minneapolis, MN, Tracy Cheeseman of Ohio, and Tara Cheeseman of Monona; 11 great-grandchildren; one sister, Norma Jean Herreid of Prairie du Chien, WI; two brothers-in-law, Lorraine Lenth of Postville and Lee (Verna) Lenth of Littleport; and one sister-in-law, Gertrude (Virgil) Kurth of Monona. Inez was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Wilbert Lenth, Jr., in June of 1995; and two brothers, Glen and Calvin Kurth. Leonard Funeral Home of Monona is in charge of arrangements. Waukon, Iowa newspaper, THE STANDARD, March 17, 2010. Contributor is not related and has no further information

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#276000) Re: Keith Harlowe Land 1933-1957 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=276000> AUTHOR: M. Durr - IAGen DATE: 4/23/2010 at 13:53:07 Reply To: (#271876) Keith Harlowe Land 1933-1957 Author: M. Durr - IAGen Date: 3/27/2010 at 10:13:10 Surnames: INGELS,LAND,KOEHN,HARTLEY KEITH LAND KILLED SERVING IN GERMANY Keith Land, 23, husband of Lavonne Koehn of Monona, was killed while on duty in Germany, Saturday morning, May 25, at 9:57 o'clock, the secretary of the army announced. He stated that Specialist Third Class Land was killed as a result of multiple lacerations and of concussions due to misfiring of an artillery piece. The accident occurred near Frankfurt, Germany. Land was serving with the 267th armored field artillery. He had been in the army 19 months and planned to be released from service August 15. He took his training at Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, and Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Before entering service, he was employed by the Luana-Monona Cooperative dairy. He was married to Lavonne Koehn, September 23, 1954. Survivors in addition to his wife, include his parents, Mrk. and Mrs. Joe Land of Luana, and two sisters, Dixie Land of Luana and Mrs. Walter (Rita) Hartley of Denver, Colorado. Postville Herald newspaper of the time.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#275436) my grandfathers siblings <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=275436> AUTHOR: jim willman DATE: 4/19/2010 at 20:22:26 Surnames: WILLMAN,WAGNER looking for the names of children of Paul Willman & Caroline Wagner marriage. 1858-1872

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#275426) Mrs. VERN (Emma Dorothea Krambeer) ZIEMAN 1890-197 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=275426> AUTHOR: M. Durr - IAGen DATE: 4/19/2010 at 19:26:44 Surnames: HARNACK,KRAMBEER,ZIEMAN,BAADE,CHIAPPE,ULISH,BUGENHAGEN Services Held For Mrs. Vern Zieman Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, October 25, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Monona, for Mrs. Vern (Emma) Zieman, who died October 21. The Rev. R. E. Langholz officiated. Emma Dorothea Zieman, the daughter of John and Ida (Harnack) Krambeer, was born on a farm in Allamakee County, July 3, 1890. She was baptized at Postville August 10, 1890, and confirmed in the Lutheran faith march 27, 1904 at St. John Lutheran Church, Luana, by the Rev. Paulson. She attended rural schools near Postville. January 14, 1914, she was united in marriage with Vern Zieman at her parents home with Rev. Paulson officiating. Four children were born to this union: Mrs. Lawrence (Ida Ann) Baade; Curtis; Kermit Wayne, who died in infancy in 1924; and Mrs. Raymond (Phyllis Jean) Chiappe of Winnetka, Illinois. Following their marriage, the couple farmed south of Luana until 1945 when they moved to Monona. Mrs. Zieman had served as president of the Ladies Aid and superintendent of Sunday School at St. John Lutheran Church, Luana, and held several offices in the Women of the Church work at St. Paul Lutheran, Monona. She was an active member of Peace Circle and St. Paul Lutheran Church at the time of her death. She is survived by her husband Vern of Monona; three children, Mrs. Lawrence Baade and Curtis Zieman of Luana and Mrs. Raymond Chiappe of Winnetka, Illinois; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren; a brother John Krambeer and a sister Wilma Krambeer, both of Monona. Preceding her in death were her parents; two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Ulish and Mrs. Mathilda Bugenhagen. Burial was at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Luana. Postville, Iowa newspaper of the time clipping, hand dated 1972. Posted for genealogical purposes, contributor is not related.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#275187) Re: great grandparents <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=275187> AUTHOR: carol DATE: 4/18/2010 at 06:15:38 Reply To: (#275089) great grandparents Author: jim willman Date: 4/17/2010 at 09:06:24 Surnames: WILLMAN WAGNER SEIBERTZ I have a Christina or Christine Willman daughter of Paul William & Caroline Helfansen Willman. She was born 8 Sep 1868/1869 in Garnavillo, Clayton county, Iowa and died 1 May 1957 in Postville, Allamakee county, Iowa. She is buried in the Postville cemetery. She married 1st Herman Howard Harris on 12 Feb 1895 in Postville. He was the son of William & Charity McDonald Harris. Christina & Herman had at least 1 daughter Ora or Ossa Jane who died at the age of 28 and I don't think she ever married. Herman died 26 Mar 1926 and Christina married John A. Gordon on 12 Sep 1928 in Waukon, Iowa. John died 7 Aug 1961.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#275187) Re: great grandparents <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=275187> AUTHOR: carol DATE: 4/18/2010 at 06:15:38 Reply To: (#275089) great grandparents Author: jim willman Date: 4/17/2010 at 09:06:24 Surnames: WILLMAN WAGNER SEIBERTZ I have a Christina or Christine Willman daughter of Paul William & Caroline Helfansen Willman. She was born 8 Sep 1868/1869 in Garnavillo, Clayton county, Iowa and died 1 May 1957 in Postville, Allamakee county, Iowa. She is buried in the Postville cemetery. She married 1st Herman Howard Harris on 12 Feb 1895 in Postville. He was the son of William & Charity McDonald Harris. Christina & Herman had at least 1 daughter Ora or Ossa Jane who died at the age of 28 and I don't think she ever married. Herman died 26 Mar 1926 and Christina married John A. Gordon on 12 Sep 1928 in Waukon, Iowa. John died 7 Aug 1961.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#275089) great grandparents <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=275089> AUTHOR: jim willman DATE: 4/17/2010 at 09:06:24 Surnames: WILLMAN WAGNER SEIBERTZ looking for info on Paul willman & caroline's children, my grandfather was Emil willman.Married josephine Siebertz in 1889 in clayton co.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#274859) Re: John Joachim Soost <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=274859> AUTHOR: Sharon Soost DATE: 4/15/2010 at 19:48:09 Reply To: (#270079) John Joachim Soost Author: Sharon Soost Date: 3/12/2010 at 21:07:41 Surnames: SOOST His wife Kathline Mary left the county 1n 1898, not 1893.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#274844) Helen "Cissy" Frances Spinner 1925-2010 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=274844> AUTHOR: M. Durr - IAGen DATE: 4/15/2010 at 18:36:26 Surnames: POWERS,BOGUE,SPINNER,GOHEEN Helen “Cissy” Frances Spinner, age 84, of McGregor died at her home after a brief illness Friday, February 19, 2010. Funeral services were held Friday, February 26 at St. Pius Cherry Mound Catholic Church, rural Harpers Ferry, with Fr. Louis Trzil officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Honorary casketbearers were Joshua Kenneth Spinner, Simone Frances McKenna Spinner, Peggy June Spinner, Jordan Theodore Jayko Spinner, Bodie Jon Spinner, Dominic Piunno, Breyda Bleu Spinner, Carmen Piunno and Keota Bogue Spinner. Hanson Funeral Home of Waukon assisted the family with arrangements. Cissy was born the daughter of Richard and Olive (Powers) Bogue June 2, 1925 in Marquette. Cissy graduated from Mar-Mac High School and later attended classes at Calmar for Nursing. She was married October 20, 1945 to Theodore “Tady” Peter Spinner, Jr. After their marriage, Cissy moved to the Spinner family farm in rural Waterville to raise her family. Cissy was very artistically talented and she professionally hand-painted black and white photographs for Marge Goergen’s Photography Studio in the early years of her marriage. She maintained this love of art and painted or crocheted her entire life. Cissy and Tady lived on the farm until 1970. During this time she was very close with her sister-in-law, Rita Spinner Monroe. After leaving the farm they moved to Waukon, where Cissy worked at Veterans Memorial Hospital and Tady was involved with Northeast Iowa Sale Barn with the Nordheims. In the early 1970s the couple moved to Colorado Springs, CO, where Cissy became involved with property management. Working for the next 20 years, Cissy built her business until she was overseeing several apartment complexes and 800-plus units. Cissy and Tady retired and returned to McGregor in 1992 to be closer to her mother, sister and brother. They spent the next 10 to 12 years traveling several months a year to warmer locations across the United States and Mexico, Cissy loved to travel! In her later years she enjoyed her garden and flowers and she was always ready to cook an excellent meal for everyone. Cissy is survived by three sons, Richard Gene Spinner of Denver, CO, and Michael Lee Spinner and Scott Theodore Spinner, both of McGregor; one daughter, Barbara Marie Olivia of Mobile, AL; her grandchildren, Joshua Kenneth Spinner and his wife, Peggy, Simone Frances McKenna Spinner, Dominic Piunno, Carmen Piunno, and Jordan Jayko Spinner, all of Denver, CO; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and loved ones. Her parents preceded her in death, along with her husband, Tady; her sister, Myrtle Goheen; and her brother, Gene Bogue. Cissy will be greatly missed by all of her family and her friends. Waukon, Iowa newspaper, THE STANDARD, March 3, 2010 Contributor is not related and has no further information.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#274841) Dorothy Johanna Sophia Bertha Radloff 1919-2010 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=274841> AUTHOR: M. Durr - IAGen DATE: 4/15/2010 at 18:32:40 Surnames: PETERS,PAPE,RADLOFF,HELGERSON,HOUG,LENTH,SCHILLIG Dorothy Johanna Sophia Bertha Radloff, 91, Postville, Iowa, died Thursday, March 4, 2010, at the Good Samaritan Center, Postville, Iowa, following a short illness. Dorothy was born on February 23, 1919, at the Waverly Hospital in Waverly, Iowa, to Otto and Hulda (Peters) Pape. She was baptized at Readlyn Lutheran Church on March 12, 1919, and confirmed on August 27, 1933, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Monona, Iowa. Dorothy moved with her family to Monona in 1926. She was born second of five children. Dorothy attended school in Monona and graduated from Monona High School in 1938. She was an awarded guard on the Monona basketball team. After graduation she worked in Monona for Dr. Kettlekamp and Jasmin and at the Monona theatre. On August 22, 1941, Dorothy married Melvin Radloff at St. John's Lutheran Church in Luana, Iowa. To this union four children were born. Together they farmed Melvin's family farm south of Luana. They celebrated 66 years together. As a young wife, she helped in a successful farming operation and raised the children. She and Melvin were enthusiastic Postville Pirate and Hawkeye fans, attending games whenever possible and in the later years listening to games on the radio and watching them on T.V. She was an active member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Luana, Iowa, belonging to Ladies Aid and choir. She enjoyed her neighborhood ladies club, The Home Garden Club, bowled many years, a Postville "Avon Lady," snowmobiling and traveling. Melvin and Dorothy enjoyed traveling the tri-state area dancing to Jerry Gilbertson and "Big Band Sounds." They were members of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Postville, Iowa. She especially enjoyed making many beautiful needlework gifts for friends. Her beautiful counted cross stitch will be cherished forever by her family. Dorothy was a wonderful wife and mother. Always happiest when the whole family gathered together. She enjoyed watching her grandchildren grow and then the addition of six great-grandchildren. She always had a smile and happily appreciated all visitors at the Good Samaritan Center. Survivors include her two daughters, Sandra (Richard) Helgerson, Postville, Sue (Verdine) Houg, Postville; two sons, William (Laura) Radloff, Luana, Robert (Nancy) Radloff, Postville; nine grandchildren, Bryce Helgerson, Brock (Jill) Helgerson, Jermey Houg (special friend, Samatha Adam), Chad (Darcy) Radloff, Petra Radloff, Amber Radloff, Derk Radloff (special friend, Emily Schroeder), Bobbie Jo (Ryan) Bevins, Kristie (Tim) Hrdlicka; six great-grandchildren, Josie and Lydia Helgerson, Hannah and Logan Radloff, Carter Bevins and Ashlee Hrdlicka; two sisters, Emelyn (Lorenz) Lenth, Carol (Bob) Schillig; two sisters-in-law, Elaine Pape and Marilyn Radloff. She is preceded in death by her husband, Melvin; one sister, Marge Markey; one brother, Merwyn Pape; one brother-in-law, Elmer Radloff. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Postville, Iowa. The Rev. Steve Brackett will officiate. Burial will follow in the Postville Cemetery in Postville, Iowa. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 8, 2010, from 4-8 p.m. at the Schutte-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Postville, Iowa, and one hour before services at the church. Schutte-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Postville, Iowa, is in charge of arrangements. Extracted from a funeral brochure

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#274665) Adams-Carpenter marriage, 1906 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/documents/index.cgi?rev=274665> AUTHOR: S. Ferrall - IA DATE: 4/14/2010 at 20:08:51 Surnames: CARPENTER,ADAMS The Carpenter-Adams Wedding At the residence of Mr. and Mrs. H.R.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#274654) Rev. Giles M. Porter 1815-1901 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=274654> AUTHOR: S.Ferrall - IAG DATE: 4/14/2010 at 18:23:30 Surnames: PORTER,JENNINGS,ADAIR,FISH GOOD MAN GONE Useful and Active Life of Giles M. Porter Ends.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#274499) Re: Strawberry Point book by Florence Roe Wiggins <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=274499> AUTHOR: violett DATE: 4/13/2010 at 15:37:38 Reply To: (#134874) Strawberry Point book by Florence Roe Wiggins Author: ed carlson Date: 11/17/2006 at 17:44:01 Surnames: ROE,WIGGINS,HOAG STEINHILBER,PLATTS,FEAKE,COZZENS I also have this book about the Roe family. It is interesting reading about life in the old days, but I have no ties to this family. I'd be happy to give the book to whoever is related and would like to have it.