Posted on: Des Moines County Iowa Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/DesMoines/110 Surname: Lusk, Lines, Lyons ------------------------- I am looking for information on Sarah E. Lusk Lines. She was born 1/13/1847, Iowa. She is the daughter of John and Catherine Lusk. Would like to find the maiden surname of Catherine. Sarah married Elijah Lines, the son of John R. and Diana Herndon Lines. Would like to find their marriage date, I think before 1865, but I cannot find any records. Elijah and Sarah Lusk Lines are the parents to 5 children; Franklin, Maud, Jessie, Burdette(Bert) and Luella. Franklin and Bert have the last name of Lyons. Any information on this family would be appreciated.

Posted on: Des Moines County Iowa Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/DesMoines/109 Surname: ------------------------- Looking for Edgar C. Ford family that lived in Des Moines, Iowa 1920's thru the 1940's I believe he died there before 1944. Born in Illinois to William Washington Ford and Julia Ann West/Ford.

Dear Nanette, Would you have an Emily McCabe yet? I have one who married William S. Maxwell and had three children, then I suppose she died and he married twice more. He would be my husband's great grandfather through the third wife. Emily was born about 1849 IL. I think they moved to Iowa. Would like to know more about her folks and family if you have it. Margie Bridges

Is anyone researching the Sherfey, Chittenden, and/or Coe families of Burlington? If so, I'd like to correspond. These families intermarried, along with my Carsons, Cooks, and Flemings, and I'd like to get some more information on them. Thanks. -- Phil Philip B. "Phil" Fleming Canton, Illinois, USA pfleming@TheRamp.net Researching: Barclay in NYC area, Bracken and Braden in Pennsylvania, Carson in (lower) Canada and Wisconsin, Coles in New England, Cook in New England and Licking Co. OH, Edmonds in Schuylkill Co. PA and NYC/New England Fleming in Co. Cork Ireland, Louisiana, and Des Moines County, Iowa Ulman in New York City area and related families

Posted on: Des Moines County Iowa Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/DesMoines/108 Surname: LUCAS ------------------------- I'm searching for an obituary for Grace Lucas. She died 21 Feb 1997 in the Des Moines area. She was born on 01 Feb 1997. If anyone can help I would appreciate it. Thank you from Yokohama, Japan

Posted on: Des Moines County Iowa Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/DesMoines/105 Surname: Kastner ------------------------- My Kastner ancestors came to Iowa in 1847-48 from Germany. Do you know what port you family left from and what port they came to. Thanks Barbara

Posted on: Des Moines County Iowa Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/DesMoines/104 Surname: Dougall ------------------------- I am trying to locate relatives in Iowa. I believe they lived in Des Moines County. Ruth Dougall - last address I have is South Oak Towers Apts. on West Finley in Ottumwa, Iowa. Dodd & Max Engle - SW 13th St in Des Moines, Iowa If anyone has any information on Ruth or Dodd & Max or any other Dougall relatives please email me. I lost my grandmother Iona LeOta Dougall in 1971 and I met elderly relatives at her funeral in Iowa. The last time I saw my Aunt Ruth was in 1974 when I lost my father. I was 17 years old then. We wrote for years, but about 10 years ago I stopped hearing back from her. Any information would be helpful. Thank you in advance. Jill

Dear Des Moines Co., IA researchers, Is there anyone in this group that could do a look up for me> I'm looking for the burial location for a Francis J. "Frank MERTZ" who died in Burlington sometime after the 1880 census. Any and all Mertz' found anywhere in the county would be much appreciated. Thank you so much, Liz Shreve, Boise, ID

Posted on: Des Moines Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/DesMoinesObits/68 Surname: Wonders, Callaway, Anderson ------------------------- This was posted in the January 4, 2001 editions of the Morning Sun News-Herald and the Wapello Republican. I am not related to Mr. Wonders and have no further information. Ray Anderson Wonders, 84, of Burlington, Iowa, died Sunday, Dec 30, 2000 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Iowa City, Iowa. He was born Jan 25, 1916 in Oakville, to Charles and Emma Anderson Wonders. On July 18, 1937, he was united in marriage to Katheryn Leila Callaway at the Oak Street Baptist Church in Burlington. He attended Oakville High School and later became a certified welder in Philadelphia, PA. He served in the Navy during World War II in the European, South Pacific and Asiatic theaters from 1943 - 1945. He worked in New Jersey shipyards as a welder before returning to Iowa where he worked as a welder at J.I. Case Co., and was an iron worker in local 577. He also owned and operated Wonders Trucking and owned and operated Kate's Cafe in Mediapolis, Iowa. He later belonged to Milwright Local 410 and retired from there in 1981. He was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his wife, Katheryn Wonders, Burlington; two sons, Keith and Dennis Wonders, both of Burlington; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and one sister, Sophronia Campbell of Wapello. He was preceded in death by his parents, a grandson and two brothers. The family met with friends Tuesday evening in Lunning Chapel, Burlington, where Moose Rites were conducted at 6:30 pm. The funeral was held at 1 pm Wednesday, Jan 3, at the Lunning Chapel, with the Rev. Tyrone Henderson officiating. Interment followed in Aspen Grove Cemetery with Military Rites by VFW Post 10102. A memorial to the West Burlington Fire and Rescue has been established.

Re McCabe, I understand my husband's gg grandfather William Sherman MAXWELL b. 1847 IL married an Emily McCABE as his first wife. William was born in McLean Co., IL and moved to Iowa. With Emily he had a child who died from polio and a daughter Carrie Maxwell who married a GIRNER. I guess Emily died and William remarried another time or two. This is a generation that I know very little about but am seeking more information. Margie Bridges

Posted on: Des Moines County Iowa Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/DesMoines/102 Surname: McCabe, Beers, Hendrix, Ransdell ------------------------- My grandfather Robert Omer Ransdell and my grandmother, Bessie May McCabe met and married in Henry County, Iowa. I am not sure what his father's first name was, but his mother's name was Emmaline Roberts. He also had one or two sisters who married their Roberts cousins. The Ransdells, I think, were originally from somewhere called Surgoinsville or Surgeonsville, don't know for sure what state yet, am researching the McCabes at present.

Posted on: Des Moines Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/DesMoinesObits/66 Surname: Brockway, Tee, Harrington ------------------------- Muscatine Journal, Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, Dec 21, 1962, page 8. William G. Brockway William Garfield Brockway, 81, of 105 Clinton Street, Muscatine, died at 4:45 p.m.Thursday at Muscatine General hospital after an extended illness. Mr. Brockway had been a Muscatine resident for 60 years and was a retired carpenter. He was born in Des Moines County, Iowa, Sept. 9, 1881, the son of Josiah and Mary Harrington Brockway. He was married to the former Minnie Tee. She preceded him in death Sept. 19,1946. Surviving are two sons, Howard Brockway of Muscatine and Raymond of Bettendorf. The body is now at the Fairbanks home for funerals, where services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, with Rev. John Klefman in charge. Interment will be in Memorial Park.

Posted on: Des Moines Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/DesMoinesObits/65 Surname: Stewart, Warth, Laue ------------------------- This was published in the December 14, 2000 edition of The Wapello Republican, Wapello, IA. I am not related to Mrs. Stewart and have no further information. Jean E. Stewart, 60, of Park View Care Center, Burlington, died at 6 am Friday, December 8, 2000 at the care center. Born July 1, 1940, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Harley and Rosie L. Warth Laue. On April 24, 1960 she married David L. Stewart. Mrs. Stewart was a homemaker. She was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church where she was a Sunday School teacher and served as a 4-H leader. Survivors include three daughters, Mina Johnson of Verona, Wis., Tracy stephens of Wapello, and Leah Jenkins of Sun Parairie, Wis.; five grandchildren; one sister, Carol Harrington of Bettendorf; one brother, Ronald E. Laue of Burlington; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. The graveside committal service for Mrs. Stewart was at 11 am Monday in North Walker Cemetery, with Pastor Dan Doolin officiating. A memorial has been established for the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Prugh Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Hi! I am new to this list and not acquainted at all with Des Moines County. Would someone please identify for me the cemeteries where someone who died circa 1870-5 in the "Roscoe" area most likely would have been buried. Thanks in advance for any assist. Gary James - Oklahoma pentaby@alltel.net

Posted on: Des Moines Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/DesMoinesObits/64 Surname: Swygard, Mehaffy ------------------------- The Burlington Hawkeye, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa-Monday, 8/23/1954, page 15 Mary Swygard Mary Melina Swygard, 82, died Sunday at the the North Hill Nursing Home in Burlington. She was born June 9, 1872, the daughter of John and Elizabeth Mehaffy, and lived in the Mediapolis vicinity her entire life until she was admitted to the nursing home about one year ago. She was married to William H. Swygard, May 22, 1924. He preceded her in death Jan. 29, 1954. One sister, Mrs. Martha Caldwell of Mediapolis survives as well as a number of nieces and nephews. Five brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. The former Mediapolis woman was a member of the Sharon Reformed Presbyterian church near Morning Sun. Funeral services will be held at the Sharon church Tuesday at 2 p.m. and burial will be in Kossuth cemetery.

Posted on: Des Moines Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/DesMoinesObits/63 Surname: Mehaffy, Thompson ------------------------- The Burlington Hawkeye, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa Saturday, 12/15/1951, page 9 Joseph Mehaffy-Mediapolis Joseph Mehaffy, a long-time resident of the Mediapolis vicinity, died Dec. 15 at his home at Kossuth, at about 6 a.m. A native of County Monaham*, Ireland. Mehaffy was born Jan. 15, 1868, and had lived in the United States since he was a child. On Jan. 31, 1893 he was married to Minnie Ann Thompson, who survives, as do 4 children; Horace Mehaffy, Mediapolis; Orville Mehaffy, East Moline, Ill.; Mrs. Hazel Mecklenburg, Morning Sun, and Delbert Mehaffy, Arlington, Va. Two children died previously. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. William Swygard and Mrs. E.E. Caldwell, both of Mediapolis. Last rites will be held at the Sharon Reformed Presbyterian church at 2 p.m. Monday. The Rev. John Edgar will officiate and burial will be in the Sharon cemetery. The body is at Fry chapel in Mediapolis. *should be Monaghan County, Ireland

Posted on: Des Moines Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/DesMoinesObits/62 Surname: Walker, Mehaffy ------------------------- The Burlington Hawkeye, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa Saturday, 1/15 /2000, page 11A Delmer Walker Delmer Pearl Walker, 86, of Burlington, died at 10:43 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2000 at Burlington Medical Center. Born July 11, 1913, in Burlington, he was the son of George E. and Martha Ann Mehaffy Walker. On Feb. 10, 1932 he married Eunice Ida Gerlach in Oquawka, Ill. Mr. Walker was an inspector for the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant in Middletown. He was of the Baptist faith. He had a private pilot certificate and enjoyed flying. Survivors include his wife; one son Delmer G. Walker of Burlington; two daughters, Sandra K. Hoelzen and Junealee M. Lair, both of Gladstone, Ill. five grandchildren; one brother, Leaford Walker of Burlington; and two sisters, LaVeta Burch and Zelma VanEttan, both of Burlington. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and three sisters and two grandchildren. Visitation will be from 10:30 to 11 a.m. today in Prugh's chapel. The funeral for Mr. Walker will be at 11 a.m. today in Prugh's chapel, with Pastor Mark Connelly officiating. Burial will be in Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery. A memorial has been established.

Posted on: Des Moines Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Ia/DesMoinesObits/60 Surname: McCrystal, Holcomb ------------------------- I am lookin for information on James Burton and Benjamin Franklin born in Burlington Iowa parents were Danile McCrystal and Jennie Holcomb. Daniel is belived to have been buried in DesMoines County

Posted on: Des Moines Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/DesMoinesObits/59 Surname: Gold, Bentley, Walker, King, Lopez ------------------------- This was published in the December 7, 2000 edition of the Morning Sun News Herald. I am not related to the family and have no further information re: them. Jadeynn Mikeal Martin Gold, age 27 days, died suddenly Thursday morning, November 30, 2000 at the Great River Medical Center, West Burlington. The son of Louis and Becky Bentley Gold, he was born November 3, 2000, at West Burlington. Jadeynn is survived by his mother, Becky Gold of Burlington; his father Louis Gold of Burlington; a brother, Johnathon Gold; a sister Lacey Gold; maternal grandparents Tom and Rose Walker of Morning Sun; paternal grandparents, Jerry and Tammy King of Blytheville, Arkansas; paternal great-grandparents Sylvester and Alice Lopez of Davenport, Iowa; a step-grandmother, Donna Price of Centerville, Iowa; an uncle, Clint Walker of Morning Sun; two aunts, Jennifer and Jeff Johnson of Danville, Iowa; and Melody Gold of Burlington; and several cousins. Jadeynn was preceded in death by a sibling, Angel Gold. The funeral ceremony for Gadeynn Gold was held at 2 pm Sunday, December 3, 2000 at the Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home, Wapello, with the Rev. Tim Ashbill officiating. Music was provided by Kathleen Hagele as the organist, and a selected recording to 'In The Garden'. Burial was in the Harrison Cemetery, rural Wapello. The casket bearers were John Steele and Dwight Walker

Posted on: Des Moines Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/DesMoinesObits/58 Surname: Charbonneaux, Mack, Hostetter ------------------------- This was in the July 6, 2000 edition of the Morning Sun News Herald. I was not related to Mr. Charbonneaux and have no further information re: him. Jeffrey Lane Charbonneaux, 51, rural Wapello, Iowa, died Thursday afternoon, June 29, 2000, at his home after an extended illness. The son of Richard and Mildren Mack Charbonneaux, he was born October 22, 1948 at Burlington. He married Lori 'Jane' Hostetter on March 1, 1996 at Burlington. Jeff graduated from Mediapolis High School in 1966 and from Southeastern Community College in 1968. He was a general contractor having worked with Bergren Bros., until starting his own business, Hawkeye Contractors. He was a member of the Methodist faith, a member of the Izaak Walton League of Wapello, and of Ducks Unlimited. Survivors include his wife, Jane; two daughters, Kecia Lamm of Minneapolis, Minnisota, and Dusty Prottsman of New London; four grandchildren, two sisters, Nancy Honings of Peoria, Illinois and Lynn Hillyard of Mediapolis. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brothers, Stephen. The funeral ceremony for Jeff Charbonneaux was held at 10:30 am on Monday, July 3, 2000, at the First United Methodist Church at Mediapolis, with the Rev. John Gaulke officiating. Music was provided by Korkee Carruthers as the organist and Tari Hillyard as the vocalist singing "The Lord's Prayer". Burial followed at the Elmwood Cemetery, Morning Sun. The basket bearers included Dan Massner, Bob Lehherr, Kenny Hobbs, Bill Miller, Jason Richter, Doug Edle, Jon Jackson, mark Chalupa and Jamie Cromer. Open visitation was at the Hagele and Honts Funeral Home in Mediapolis from 11 am to 2 pm Sunday. The family met with friends from 3 to 5 pm Sunday at the First United Methodist Church, Mediapolis. A memorial fund has been established for the benefit of the Izaak Walton League of Wapello and the Hospice of Iowa City.