ANNOUNCEMENTS *Descendants of Jacob Zahn will hold a family reunion in McGregor June 4-6, 2010. Pikes Peak State Park McGregor, IA BIOGRAPHIES - misc. *Bios & photos of Marion Murdoch [Murdock] and Eugenie S. Birkholz - from S. Ferrall *Bios of John Foster Thompson and Mary E. Clark Hines - from S. Ferrall *Linked to the bio & photo of Mr. & Mrs. Knut E. Knutson Grunhuvd CEMETERY RECORDS *Strawberry Point cemetery, correction notation for Tryphena and William M. 'Manahester' should be 'Manchester' - Karen Manchester *Interment list for Friedlein cemetery was updated with additional burials - from Kathy Krieg *History of Friedlein cemetery written by Francis Behrend - from Kathy Krieg GRAVESTONE PHOTO PROJECT *Gravestone photo from Pleasant Grove cemetery (Zahn) - from Joye Kohl *Gravestone photo from Monona City cemetery (Oelke) - from Paul Moritz *Gravestone photos from the Old Garnavillo cemetery (Cooley, Fritz, Heiller, Scott) - from D.C. Rambow *70+ gravestone photos from Friedlein cemetery - from Kathy Krieg CHURCH RECORDS *Photo of a ca1940's Wood Center Methodist confirmation class was added to the Wood Center church page - from Helen Jennings DEATH RECORDS *Register of Deaths Book I, adding pages 90-99 - from S. Ferrall & Constance Diamond DIRECTORIES & GAZETTEERS *Strawberry Point: Masons, Dau of Rebecca, I.O.O.F., A.O.U.W. & Woodman officers for 1903 - from S. Ferrall DOCUMENTS - misc. *Experiences of the early Clayton co. settlers with the Winnebagos - from S. Ferrall *Mrs. J.A. Henry, 1915 recipe contest - from S. Ferrall *Directory of Clayton county photographers (compiled) - from S. Ferrall MARRIAGE RECORDS *Compiled marriage records: Sherman-Neubauer, 1920; Orr-Kane, 1920; - from S. Ferrall MILITARY & other service records *1872 reunion of 21st Iowa Infantry veterans - from S. Ferrall OBITUARIES *70 new obits were posted to the Obituary Board in March, some with photos; contributed by Judy Holthaus, Paul Moritz, Mary Durr, S. Ferrall, Gloria Payne, N. Wagner & Ken Wright PHOTO ALBUM *Dohrer family album - from Paul Moritz *Zahn family album updated with more photos - from Joye Kohl *Monona area, added a photo of the train depot, 1912 - from Paul Moritz *Directory of Clayton county photographers (compiled) - from S. Ferrall *Poull family album - from Judy Moyna SCHOOL RECORDS *Guttenberg HS misc photos, added 1925 debate team, 1929-30 girls basketball team & 1938 baseball team - from S. Ferrall For links to all of the new items, visit the "What's New" Journal. http://sharylscabin.com/Clayton/journal.htm What do YOU have to share? Sharyl Ferrall Clayton co. IAGenWeb coordinator http://iagenweb.org/clayton clayton@sharylscabin.com

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#272109) La Grand White 1874 - 1901 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=272109> AUTHOR: Judy Holthaus DATE: 3/28/2010 at 15:36:00 Surnames: WHITE,PERRY,FLAGG Died Le Grand White Sunday Jan. 13th 1901- He was sick about two weeks, and every effort was made known to medical skill to save him from the hand of death. The messenger of death claimed him Sunday afternoon surrounded by his sorrow stricken wife and relatives. Le Gand White was born in McGregor Jan. 5th, 1874 and grew to manhood in this city and was therefore 27 years of age at his death. He was a steady industrious young man full of energy and pluck having established himself in business. He was married to Miss Altha Flagg at the home of the brides sister at Tindale, S. D. Nov. 7th, 1900. They went to housekeeping a week before he was taken sick. The funeral services were held in the Congregational church Tuesday afternoon which was filled with sorrowing friends, and members of the different orders of which he was a member. Itasca Lodge I.O.O.F., Sherwood Camp M.W.A. and the City Fire Department. Itasca Lodge had charge of the services at the grave. Rev. C. A. Marshall officiated. Rev. Marshall touched the heart of many of his audience in his practical way of coming right home to every one. The funeral was one of the largest that occurred in the city for a long time. Le Grand White leaves to mourn his loss, a widow, father Pembroke White, Mother Caroline Francis "Perry" White, and three sisters. Mrs. Frank Crow of Rossville, a sister of Mrs. Le White was in attendance. The news extends sympathy to the bereaved widow and relatives. Funeral Director C. C. Weber. Burial Pleasant Grove Cemetery, McGregor, Iowa From: N.E. Iowa Gazette, McGregor, Iowa Jan. 17, 1901 paper.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#271925) Re: Karl H. Glawe 1919-1973 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=271925> AUTHOR: Paul Moritz DATE: 3/27/2010 at 13:24:26 Reply To: (#271851) Karl H. Glawe 1919-1973 Author: M. Durr - IAGen Date: 3/27/2010 at 09:46:08 Surnames: IHDE,GLAWE,HUGHES,JOHNSON Karl Glawe died at Elkader, IA hospital on 27 Dec 1972

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#271878) Russell William Leeman 1924-1959 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=271878> AUTHOR: M. Durr - IAGen DATE: 3/27/2010 at 10:15:24 Surnames: HOYT,LEEMAN,PETERSON Leeman Rites Held At St. Olaf Russell William Leeman was born April 17, 1924 at Mt. Vernon, Washington and died on July 23, 1959 at his home near Gunder. He was the son of Russell K. and Marie (Hoyt) Leeman. He was baptized in the University Methodist Church of Los Angeles, California and was confirmed in Norway Lutheran Church of St. Olaf. He received his elementary education at Sedro Woolley, Washington. He attended high school at Lynwood, California and completed two years at Compton Junior college. In February 1943 he entered the Army Air Corps and served overseas on Iwo Jima and Saipan. He received his discharge in February, 1946. He was united in marriage to Arlene Mary Peterson of St. Olaf on November 19, 1946. To this union were born four children: Norman Robert, Janet Arlene, James Russell and Mary Kay. During the past years and at the time of his death, Mr. Leeman was farming near Gunder. He was a member of Norway Lutheran Church and had served as deacon of this congregation. He was active in American legion work and in community affairs, serving in many capacities. He had been commander, adjutant and was the present service officer of the St. Olaf post and also a past Commander of the Clayton County American Legion. He served on various district committees as well as being recently appointed to the National Rehabilitation Board of the American Legion. He was president of the St. Olaf Cooperative Telephone Company, a member of the Marion township election board and Justice of the Peace for Marion township at the time of his death. In addition to his farm work, he was an insurance agent. In addition to his parents, wife and children, he is survived by a brother, Robert of Guttenberg, a sister, Joan of Lynwood, California, four nephews, one niece and many other relatives and friends. Military rites were held at Norway Lutheran Church, St. Olaf, Thursday, July 27, at 2:00 p.m. Postville, Iowa newspaper of the time clipping.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#271876) Keith Harlowe Land 1933-1957 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=271876> AUTHOR: M. Durr - IAGen DATE: 3/27/2010 at 10:13:10 Surnames: INGELS,LAND,KOEHN,HARTLEY Rites Held For Keith H. Land Keith Harlowe, son of Joe and Vivian (Ingels) Land, was born north of Luana, Iowa on July 26, 1933, and died of injuries received in the course of military duties in Germany on May 25, 1957, at the age of 23 years, nine months and 29 days. He was educated in the Luana public schools, graduating from high school in 1953. He received his formal religious training in the Methodist Sunday School and later became an active member of the Luana Methodist Church. He was active in community life, especially in baseball. Just prior to his entrance into military service he was employed by the Luana-Monona Cooperative Creamery. On September 24, 1955, he was married to LaVonne Koehn of Monona. For the last 14 months of his life he served in the United States Army in Germany, the last two as Specialist 3rd Class. He is survived by his wife, LaVonne of Monona; by his parents of Luana; by two sisters, Rita (Mrs. Walter Hartley) of Denver, Colorado, and Dixie of Luana; by a number of more distant relatives; and a great number of friends who mourn his going. Rites were held Monday with the Rev. E. Wayne Hilmer, pastor of the Luana and Monona Methodist church, in charge. Postville, Iowa newspaper of the time clipping.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#271872) Raymond L. Lestina, died January 11, 1974 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=271872> AUTHOR: M. Durr - IAGen DATE: 3/27/2010 at 10:10:50 Surnames: LESTINA,STICKFORT,AMBROSE,MARTI,LENTH,LOONEY,TESAR Raymond L. Lestina, 54, died Friday evening, January 11, 1974, in the Veterans Administration Hospital in Iowa City. Services were held Tuesday, Jan. 15, in St. Patrick Catholic Church in Monona with burial in the Monona City Cemetery. Military rites were accorded at the grave. He is survived by three brothers, Thomas and Charles at home, and James of Moline, Ill., and six sisters, Mrs. Verni (Helen) Stickfort of Garnavillo; Mrs. Andrew (Irene) Ambrose of Waterloo; Mrs. Donna Marti of Monona; Mrs. Arnie (Marcella) Lenth of Garnavillo; Mrs. James (June) Looney, Elkader; Mrs. Clifford (Loretta) Tesar, of Prairie du Chien, Wis. Postville, Iowa newspaper of the time clipping.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#271870) Roscoe L. Larson 1912-1995 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=271870> AUTHOR: M. Durr - IAGen DATE: 3/27/2010 at 10:07:59 Surnames: PETERSON,LARSON Services for Roscoe L. Larson were held Friday October 13, 1995 at the Luecke-Allyn Funeral Home in Garnavillo by Pastor Harold McMillin. Roscoe was born March 17, 1912 in North Dakota to Martin and Lorena Peterson Larson. He died following a brief illness. Surviving is one step-daughter and one step-son. He was preceded in death by his wife Elsie, his parents, one sister, Alelia, and two brothers, Clarence and Aldo Larson. Burial was in Guttenberg Cemetery. Postville, Iowa newspaper of the time clipping

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#271869) Charles Henry Lestina 1925-1995 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=271869> AUTHOR: M. Durr - IAGen DATE: 3/27/2010 at 10:05:42 Surnames: HAVLICEK,LESTINA,BERGER,STICKFORT,AMBROSE,MARTIE,LENTH,LOONEY,TESAR Charles Henry Lestina, son of Frank and Emma (Havlicek) Lestina, was born Dec. 27, 1925 in Giard Township and received his education in the rural schools. He served in the U.S. Army from 1950-1952. July 23, 1976 he married Grace Berger. Charles worked in construction, at a sawmill and was a farmer. He died Friday, Dec. 29, 1995 at Prairie Health Care Center in Prairie du Chien, WI. Surviving are his wife; six sisters, Helen Stickfort of Garnavillo, Irene Ambrose of Waterloo, Donna Martie of McGregor, Marcella (Arnold) Lenth of Garnavillo, June Looney of Prairie du Chien, and Loretta (Clifford) Tesar of Prairie du Chien; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Raymond, Thomas and James, and a sister, Stacia. Private funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 1, 1996 at Schultz's Funeral Home in Monona with Father Paul Nelson officiating. Burial was in the Monona City Cemetery. Casket bearers were L'Dean Henkes, Daryl Henkes, Wayne Mielke, Dale Henning, Terry Tesar and Tim Looney. Postville, Iowa newspaper of the time clipping.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#271867) LaVerne Lewis Larson 1924-1978 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=271867> AUTHOR: M. Durr - IAGen DATE: 3/27/2010 at 10:02:48 Surnames: LARSON Funeral services were held at the Norway Lutheran Church on Saturday, Sept. 16, 1978 for LaVerne Lewis Larson. Pastor Keith Klemm officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Neil Nelson, Leland Olson, Lorimer Fuelling, Tommy Liche, Don Dutka and Wayne Peterson. LaVerne Lewis Larson was born Dec. 5, 1924 in Wagner Township, outside of St. Olaf, Iowa, the son of Oswald and Orpha Larson. He was baptized and confirmed at the Norway Lutheran Church, where he remained a communicant member until his death. He died Sept. 13, 1978 at the Central Community Hospital, Elkader, from pneumonia. LaVerne was preceded in death by his father, Oswald, in 1934. He is survived by his mother, Orpha, and by several aunts, uncles and cousins. Postville, Iowa newspaper of the time clipping.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#271865) Mrs. ARTHUR (Lena F. Kuntz) LEMBKE 1904-1989 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=271865> AUTHOR: M. Durr - IAGen DATE: 3/27/2010 at 10:00:12 Surnames: STECKEL,KUNTZ,LEMBKE,STOCKBURGER,ERB,LARSON Lena F. (Kuntz) Lembke died Monday, April 17, 1989 at the St. Francis Care Center in Burlington, IA. Funeral services were held Wednesday April 19, 10 a.m. at Prugh's Funeral Chapel, Burlington. Burial was in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Monona at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 20. Schultz's Funeral Home, Monona, was in charge of local arrangements. She was born July 21, 1904 in Treichlers, PA. Her parents were Preston and Laura (Steckel) Kuntz. She attended school in PA and later taught school in that area. On July 4, 1942 she married Arthur Lembke in Treichlers, PA. They lived in Burlington most of their married life. Preceding her in death was her husband, Arthur, who died May 5, 1983. Surviving is one brother, Phaon Kuntz, of Walnutport, PA and nieces and nephew, Frances Stockburger of Luana, Elmer Erb of McGregor, Helen Larson of Cheverly, MD and Oscar Lembke, of Decorah, Iowa. Postville, Iowa newspaper of the time clipping.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#271861) Clarence Millard Larson 1907-1992 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=271861> AUTHOR: M. Durr - IAGen DATE: 3/27/2010 at 09:56:23 Surnames: PETERSON,LARSON,PLOZEL,BROCKMEYER Clarence Millard Larson, son of Martin and Leuna (Peterson) Larson, was born August 17, 1907 in rural Elkader. He received his education in a country school. Clarence was married to Alice Plozel on February 24, 1941 at the E.U.B. parsonage in Monona by Rev. Raduge. Clarence farmed until 1950. From 1950 to 1970 he did carpentry and painting. He enjoyed doing craft work and repairing antiques. Clarence died Thursday, August 27, 1992 at Central Community Hospital in Elkader. He was 85. Preceding him in death were his parents and a sister, Adelia Brockmeyer. Survivors include his wife, Alice; two brothers, Roscoe Larson of Elkader and Aldo Larson of Castalia; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Monday, August 31 at 2 p.m. at Schultz's Funeral home in Monona. The Rev. Gary Dobbins officiated and the organist was Florence Evans. Dolores Kammerer was the vocalist. Pallbearers were Dave, Ronald, Andrew and Loren Plozel, Dave and Lorin Schmelzer and Bernell Kliefoth. Burial was in the Monona City Cemetery. Schultz's Funeral Home of Monona was in charge of arrangements. Postville, Iowa newspaper of the time clipping.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#271857) John Larson 1889-1979 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=271857> AUTHOR: M. Durr - IAGen DATE: 3/27/2010 at 09:52:51 Surnames: PETERSON,LARSON,SMERUD,DETTMAN,HEIDEN Funeral services for John Adolph Larson, Waukon, were held Friday, March 23 in the Norway Lutheran Church. The Rev. Keith Klemm officiated. John Larson was born in Clayton County August 10, 1889, the son of Andrew and Josephine (Peterson) Larson, and died March 20, 1979 at Northgate Manor in Waukon. He was baptized and confirmed in the Norway Lutheran Church and married Gina Louisa Smerud in Spring Grove, Minn., November 26, 1913. He was preceded in death by his wife Gina; his parents; one grandson; one great-grandchild; two sisters and seven brothers. Survivors include three sons: Arnold LeRoy Larson of McGregor, Warren Larson and Glenn Larson, both of Cedar Rapids; two daughters, Mrs. Myron (Luella) Dettmann of Monona and Mrs. Elmer (Ilene) Heiden of Elkader. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Burial was in the Norway Lutheran Church Cemetery. Postville, Iowa newspaper of the time clipping.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#271853) Gerald Benjamin Lestina 1921-1965 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=271853> AUTHOR: M. Durr - IAGen DATE: 3/27/2010 at 09:49:49 Surnames: HOLLY,LESTINA,OSMUNDSON,GENTZ Gerald Lestina Last Rites Held Funeral services for Gerald Benjamin Lestina, 44, were held Wednesday morning, March 31, at 9:30 o'clock at St. Patrick's Catholic church in Monona, with Rev. William J. Menster officiating. Burial was in St. Patrick's Catholic cemetery. Mr. Lestina died suddenly of a heart attack at his home near McGregor, Saturday, March 27. He had been in poor health for several years suffering with arthritis. He was born the son of Ben F. and Mathilda (Holly) Lestina, January 26, 1921, in Giard township. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Patrick's Catholic church in Monona, and received his education at the Beulah school. He was married to Lorraine Osmundson of Clermont, May 3, 1944, at St. Patrick's church in Monona. The couple continues to farm on the home place. His parents preceded him in death. Surviving are his wife, one son, Jerry Lee, and one daughter, Chery Ann at home, and one sister, Mrs. William (Jean) Gentz of Dubuque, also several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were H. Leslie Leas, Ben Morch, Giles Blietz, Lloyd Bacon, Simon A. Moses, Gerald Mielke, Ralph Welch, and Reynold Kann. Postville, Iowa newspaper of the time clipping, hand dated 1965.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#271851) Karl H. Glawe 1919-1973 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=271851> AUTHOR: M. Durr - IAGen DATE: 3/27/2010 at 09:46:08 Surnames: IHDE,GLAWE,HUGHES,JOHNSON Motel Operator Passes Away Mr. Karl H. Glawe, owner and operator of the Garnavillo Motel, passed away on Dec. 27, following a short illness. Mr. Glawe was a patient at the Central Community Hospital in Elkader. Funeral services were held on Dec. 30 at Zion Lutheran Church with Rev. Zerhusen officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Gerald Reimer, Eugene Johnson, John Hauschild, James Whitley, Albert Hughes, Jr., Vernett Halvorson and Edward Koehn. Karl Glawe is survived by his wife, Ida Belle, one son Kenneth of Marion, two grandchildren, his father, and a sister, Mrs. Eldo (Helen) Johnson of Elkader. Mr. Glawe was born on Nov. 21, 1919, in Read Township, the son of Charles J. Glawe and Ella Ihde. He was married to Ida Hughes on May 31, 1931. Postville, Iowa newspaper of the time clipping, hand dated 1973.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#271849) John P. "Jack" Goltz 1913-1990 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=271849> AUTHOR: M. Durr - IAGen DATE: 3/27/2010 at 09:43:34 Surnames: BRAATZ,GOLTZ,SCHEFFERT,MOREHEAD,CARR,SCHOTT,HELMER,ROYSTON,TAPPER,KONARSKE,BELL,TOTEL,LAWTON John Goltz was born March 27, 1913, in Waukon, Iowa to parents William and Wilehemenia "Minnie" (Braatz) Goltz. He died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 1990 at Prairie du Chien, WI Memorial Hospital. He was baptized and confirmed March 14, 1937 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Monona. He received his education in Marquette grade and high school and Upper Iowa University. He played semi-pro baseball for many years. He was director of Iowa Dairy Boosters for 9 years; a member of the Monona Fire Department, Monona Kiwanis Club and St. Paul Lutheran Church. On April 30, 1936 he was married to Angeline Scheffert. They had 3 children. Angeline died Nov. 13, 1960. On Sept. 7, 1968 he married Eunice Morehead Carr at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Monona. He was employed by Union Farmers Coop from 1937 to 1950. He managed the business during his employment. In 1950 he became a salesman for the eastern half of Iowa for Anderson Chemical Co. out of Litchford, MN. He worked for this company 30 years, retiring in 1980. Preceding him in death was his first wife, Angeline Goltz; one son, Terry, who died Oct. 5, 1984; 5 brothers, William, Louis, Edward, Herbert, Lawrence and Charles and 4 sisters, Violet Schott, Leona Helmer, Anna Royston and Mary Tapper. Surviving are his wife, Eunice; one son, Steve of Monona; one daughter, Joann Konarske of Racine, WI; one step-son, John Carr of Glendora, CA; 2 step-daughters, Cathy Bell of St. Paul, MN and Mary Totel of Decatur, IL; 8 grandchildren; 8 step-grandchildren and one sister, Winnifred Lawton of Madison, WI. Services were Saturday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Monona. Pastor Harold O. Ward officiated. Burial was in Monona Cemetery, Monona, IA. Honorary Pallbearers were Everett "Pete" Drahn, Kermit Klinge, Ed Kruse and Gordon Schultz. Pallbearers were Adrian Huniker, Robert Smith, Donald Wirkler, Burdette Wold, Carlyle Kirkeberg and Marion Olson. Schultz's Funeral home in Monona was in charge of services. Postville, Iowa newspaper of the time clipping.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#271844) Willard William Bareis 1924-2010 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=271844> AUTHOR: M. Durr - IAGen DATE: 3/27/2010 at 09:35:10 Surnames: DICKMAN,BAREIS,MILLER,TRUDO Willard William George Bareis, 85, Postville, Iowa, died Thursday, February 18, 2010, at the Fawcett Memorial Hospital, Port Charlotte, FL, following a sudden illness. Willard was born on February 22, 1924, in Grand Meadow Township, rural Postville, Iowa, to John George and Adelia Pauline (Dickman) Bareis. Willard was baptized on March 16, 1924, by the Rev. E. Schmidt and confirmed on November 13, 1938, by the Rev. Frederick R. Ludwig at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Postville, Iowa. Willard attended Postville Schools through the eighth grade. Willard farmed with his brother, Arthur on the family farm west of Postville, Iowa, for sixty-eight years. He then retired to Monona, Iowa, with his brother and sister-in-law, Arthur and Alice. Willard enjoyed the outdoors, mowing lawn and spending time with his family and friends. Willard also enjoyed consulting with his nephews on the day to day operations of the farm. He had a great knowledge of farming and was known for his unwritten farmer's almanac advice. Survivors include his sister-in-law, Alice Bareis, Marquette; brother-in-law, Fred Miller, Waukon; his nieces and nephews, Mike (Kate) Trudo, McGregor, Mark Trudo, Punta Gorda, FL, Rick (Brenda) Trudo, McGregor, Ronn (Sherry) Trudo, Brownsville, MN, Dan (Maryanne) Trudo, McGregor, Mark Miller, Waukon, John (Leslie) Miller, Waukon, Joel (Shawna) Miller, Waukon; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Willard was preceded in death by his parents, John and Adelia Bareis; one brother, Arthur Bareis; one sister, Marjorie Miller and one niece, Ruth Palmer. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, February 23, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Postville, Iowa. The Rev. Steve Brackett will officiate. Burial will follow in the Postville Cemetery, Postville, Iowa. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 22, 2010, from 4-8 p.m. at the Schutte-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Postville, Iowa, and one hour before services at the church on Tuesday. 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: (#271831) Donna Mae Olson 1927- 2010 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=271831> AUTHOR: M. Durr - IAGen DATE: 3/27/2010 at 09:19:59 Surnames: HOTH,RADLOFF,OLSON,CARLSON,FLANNIGAN,JACOBIA Donna Mae Selma Tena Olson, 82, Gunder, Iowa, died Thursday, February 11, 2010, at Stoney Brook Village in West Union, Iowa, following a brief illness. Donna was born on September 1, 1927, on the family homestead, rural Luana, Iowa, to Henry and Mahala (Hoth) Radloff. She attended Gunder Country School through the eighth grade. Donna was united in marriage to Milton Orville Olson on January 8, 1947, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Postville, Iowa. Seven children were born to this union. Donna and Milton farmed together for their entire married life in the Gunder, Iowa, area. They celebrated nearly sixty years of marriage together until the death of Milton, on December 27, 2006. Donna was a long-time member of the Home Garden Club, Marion Lutheran Church, and Marion WELCA and was an Avon Representative in Northeast Iowa for nearly thirty years. She will be remembered for her homemade bread, pecan caramel rolls, Christmas breakfast, fried chicken and ham balls. She will be deeply missed by her many family and friends. Survivors include her children, Connie Olson (Jim Hutchison), Juneau, AK, Jerry (Dianna) Olson, Ossian, Margaret (Mark) Carlson, Anchorage, AK, Larry (Cindy) Olson, Postville, Donna (Rodney) Flannigan, Virginia, MN, Milton D. (Mary) Olson, Postville, James (Lynnette) Olson, Postville; thirteen grandchildren, Charles Anderson, Dan (Suzanne) Anderson, Brian (Eva) Olson, Bruce (Erika) Olson, Katrina Carlson, Heather (Dan) Scannell, Jarrod (Kellie) Olson, Kyle (Amy) Flannigan, Sarah Flannigan, Alex Flannigan, Megan Olson, Annie Olson, Bob Olson; twelve great-grandchildren, Christopher and Jessica Anderson, Kaitlyn and Brady Olson, Gavin and Jocelyn Flannigan, Brett, Blaine, Emily and Blake Olson, Anna Grace Scannell, Patience Anderson; one brother, Verdean (Jean Ann) Radloff, Postville, and many other family and friends. Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Mahala Radloff; one sister, Lillian (Milo) Jacobia and one brother, Harley (Mary) Radloff, Sr. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, February 13, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at Marion Lutheran Church in Gunder, Iowa. The Rev. Marshall Hahn will officiate. Burial will follow in the Marion Lutheran Cemetery in Gunder, Iowa. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 12, 2010, from 4-7 p.m. at the Schutte-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Clermont, Iowa, and one hour before services at the church. Schutte-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Clermont, Iowa, are 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: (#271811) Amos G. Warner 1861-1900 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=271811> AUTHOR: S.Ferrall - IAG DATE: 3/26/2010 at 21:33:26 Surnames: WARNER Prof. Amos G. Warner Dead San Francisco, Jan 18 – Prof. Amos Grisvold Warner, professor of Applied Economics at Leland Stanford Junior University, is dead. He was born at Elkader, Iowa, Dec. 21, 1861, and was graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1885. Three years later the degree of Ph.D. was granted to him by Johns Hopkins University. From 1887 to 1889 he was general agent of the Charity Organization Society of Baltimore. From 1889 to 1891 he was a lecturer on economics at the University of Nebraska, and in the latter year was appointed Superintendent of Charities in the District of Columbia. In 1893 he was appointed to the professorship in Leland Stanford Junior University which he held up to his death. He was the author of “American Charities” and other works on economic subjects. ~New York Times, January 19, 1900

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#271715) Mrs. WILLIS (Nellie E. Landis) Popenhagen LAMPHIER <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=271715> AUTHOR: M. Durr - IAGen DATE: 3/25/2010 at 20:25:03 Surnames: CLINE,LANDIS,POPENHAGEN,LAMPHIER,NELSON,TROESTER,LEMKA Services for Mrs. Nellie Elizabeth Lamphier, 73, were held at the Congregational United Church of Christ, Mon., June 4, at 2 p.m. Rev. A. F. Volle officiated. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery at Volga. Mrs. Lamphier was at her home here when she was stricken early last Sat., June 2. She had been in failing health for about 10 years. She was a daughter of Charles and Almina Cline Landis and was born on March 19, 1900, at Wadena. She was baptized at the Christian Church in Wadena and has been a member of the Congregational United Church of Christ in Elkader for the past 21 years. On April 18, 1932, she was united in marriage with Willis Lamphier at Galena, Ill. They were married 41 years. She was preceded in death by her first husband, John Popenhagen, two sons, Leonard Popenhagen and Edward Lyman Lamphier; and three brothers, Fred, Paul and LeRoy Landis. Surviving are her husband, Willis Lamphier of Elkader, three daughters, Mrs. Neil (Willa Dean) Nelson of St. Olaf, Mrs. Norma Troester of Atkins and Mrs. Kenneth (Kay) Lemka of Elkader; one brother, Don Landis of Rockford, Ill., one sister, Mrs. Oscar Lamphier of Strawberry Point, 14 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Richard Popenhagen, Gary Lamphier, Dale Landis, Alvin Maier, Charles Landis and Lee Landis. Postville, Iowa newspaper of the time clipping, hand dated 1973.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#271712) Mrs. ELDON (Delores Etta Mount) LEAS 1937-1987 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=271712> AUTHOR: M. Durr DATE: 3/25/2010 at 20:14:47 Surnames: SCHLITTER,MOUNT,LEAS Funeral services for Delores Etta (Mount) Leas were held Monday, August 31, 1:30 p.m. at Garden City United Methodist Church, Monona. Rev. Marion Bloodworth officiated. Burial was in Sixteen Cemetery, rural Waterville. Schultz's Funeral Home, Monona, was in charge of arrangements. Delores was born April 18, 1937, in Linton Twp., rural Allamakee County, to parents Roy and Marie Schlitter Mount. She was baptized in the E. U. B. Church, Monona. She received her education at Minor Ridge Country School. She married Eldon Leas September 21, 1968 at the E.U.B. Church, Monona. They had one son. The couple farmed in the Waterville area all their married life. Delores was a member of the Flower Club, Linton Twp. election board and served as Chairman for Linton Twp. Farm Bureau. She died an accidental death at her home in rural Waterville Thursday, August 27, 1987 Preceding her in death was her husband, Eldon, who died June 17, 1983. Surviving is one son, Ron, at home; parents, Roy and Marie Mount of Monona; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and many friends. Pallbearers were Robert Saake, Harold Krambeer, Jr., Jeff Keenan, Lorne Byrnes, Russ Ellingson, Craig Yohe, Dean Thorstenson and Herbert Schmidt, Honorary pallbearers were Maureen Keenan, Rita Byrnes, Bernadette Unterberger, Ann Leas, Joyce Saacke and Deanna Krambeer. Postville, Iowa newspaper of the time.