Posted on: Des Moines Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/DesMoinesObits/45 Surname: Mathews ------------------------- The Burlington Hawkeye Gazette, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa Monday, 1/27/1919, page 3 DANVILLE MAN DEAD David Mathews, 85 years old, Died Suddenly at His Home Sunday Morning Danville, Ia., Jan. 27-David Mathews, of Danville, died suddenly in his home Sunday morning at 10:30 o'clock. He was enjoying the best of health when he awoke in the morning, and had no ill feelings until about fifteen minutes before he died. He was 85 years old and well known in and around here. His sudden passing is mourned and the deepest regret by the relatives and multitude of friends. His obituary will appear later. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the home, and at 2 o'clock from the Congregational Church. Friends are invited to attend.

Posted on: Des Moines County Iowa Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Ia/DesMoines/97 Surname: O'CONNOR ------------------------- Looking for connection for Daniel and Ann O'Connor from Des Moines who show up on the 1870 Census. Daughter (Only one on Census) was Julia Ann, born Brooklyn NYC 1860.

In some of the transcribed Des Moines Co. Mortuary Books, 1880-1905, I have noted burial permit numbers listed with the information about the deceased. Can someone please tell me what information might be included in a burial permit issued 1885-1905? Were the permits issued by the county or cemetery? How would I obtains a copy of a permit? Thank you. Susan

I've just revised and updated my webpage having to do with a 1953 wagon train from Henry Co., IA to Oregon. Most of the people on the wagon train were likely residents of Henry or Des Moines counties at that time. I've added more info on known or suspected members of the party, and I've added two accounts of the trip by one of the travelers. If you can help me further identify any of the people on this train, or if you have any questions, please e-mail. Sandy Wilbur 1853 Wagon Train: http://www.netcom.com/~symbios/asatrn.html

Posted on: Des Moines Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/DesMoinesObits/44 Surname: Courtney, Winder ------------------------- This was in the Wapello Republican, November 23, 2000. I am not related to Miss. Courtney and have no further information. Katheryn Audrey Courtney, 97, Burlington, Iowa, died at 5:30 am Sunday, Nov 19, 2000, at the Burlington Care Center, Burlington. Katheryn was born April 14, 1903, in Wapello, IOwa, to John Thomas and Clara Winder Courtney. She graduated from Wapello High School in 1922. She was a member of the Messiah Lutheran Church and Kings Daughters. She retired in 1987, having worked for 40 years. Miss Courtney taught country school for 13 years in Louisa and Henry counties. In 1942, she went to Burlington and helped start Hope Haven where she worked for seven years. She then originated and taught the Messiah Lutheran Pre-School for 10 years. She babysat in more than 100 homes in Burlington. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, five sisters, three brothers, two nephews and one niece. The funeral service for Katheryn Courtney was held at 11 am Wednesday at the Lunning Chapel in Burlington with the Rev. Donald D. Hoornstra officiating. Interment was in the Wapello Cemetery. Open visitation was Wednesday morning at Lunning Chapel with the family receiving friends from 10 to 11 am. A memorial to Hope Haven in memory of Katheryn has been established.

Posted on: Des Moines Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/DesMoinesObits/43 Surname: Klenk, Villars, Cover ------------------------- Published in the Nov 23, 2000 issue of The Wapello Republican. I am not related to MMr. Klenk and have no further information. Russell Ray Klenk, 85, of Burlington, Iowa, died at 7:55 pm Thursday, NOv 16, 2000, at the Great River Medical Center in West Burlington. Born September 13, 1915, in Chelsea, Iowa, he was the son of John Christian and Elizabeth Villars Klenk. On July 16, 1937, he married Floreine C. Cover in Burlington. Mr. Klenk served in the Civil Conservation Corp in Oakville. He was a dragline operator and plant engineer for the Des Moines County Drainage District No 7 for more than 40 years, retiring in 1984. He collected American Indian relics and was an avid gardener, hunter and fisherman. He loved to travel, go camping, watch and play baseball, and spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife, Floreine, two sons, Kenneth Ray and wife Judy Klenk of Oakville and Richard Lee and wife Janet Klenk of Burlington; one daughter, Janice Rose and her husband Bill Brown of New London; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Cora LeMaster and Helen Klenk, both of Charles City; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Gary (Cindy) Klenk, and two brothers. Open visitation was Sunday at the Hass Funeral Home, where the family met with friends in the evening. The funeral service for Mr. Klenk was at 11 am Monday at the funeral home. Interment was in the Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery. A memorial has been established.

Posted on: Des Moines Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/DesMoinesObits/42 Surname: Brockway, Tee, Kerr ------------------------- The Burlington Hawkeye, Burlington, Des MOines County, Iowa-3/3/1969, page 7 Randall Brockway Services for Specialist Fourth Class, Randall Lawerence Brockway, 24, of 401 Ballard St., West Burlington, will be held Wednesday at 1:30 at Elliot-Lunning Chapel, the Rev. Eldon Haworth officiating. Burial with military rites, will be in Memorial Park cemetery. Mr. Brockway was killed Feb. 23 at Chu Chi, Vietnam. He was the son of Willie and Pearl Tee Brockway of Burlington Rt. 2 and the husband of the former Judith Kerr of West Burlington.

Posted on: Des Moines Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/DesMoinesObits/41 Surname: Brockway, Hohmbraker, Rutter ------------------------- The Burlington Hawkeye , Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa-Sunday 7/10/1977, page 23 Mabel Hohmbraker Mediapolis Mabel Hohmbraker, 85, Mediapolis, died at 1 p.m. July 9, in the Klein Unit of Burlington Medical Center. She was born Oct. 10, 1871, in Des Moines County, the daughter of Lynas and Dora Rutter Brockway. She married Frank Hohmbraker Jan. 14, 1914, in Burlington; he died earlier. She was a housewife and a member of the United Methodist Church in Kingston. Survivors; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services 2 p.m. Monday, Kossuth cemetery, Mediapolis

Posted on: Des Moines Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/DesMoinesObits/40 Surname: Brockway ------------------------- The Burlington Hawkeye Gazette, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa-Tuesday, April 4, 1939 DEATH TAKES L.L. BROCKWAY; RITES THURSDAY Lynas L. Brockway, longtime Des Moines county resident; died at 8:45 a.m. He was well known here, where four sisters survive. Funeral services will be held at the M.E. church at Kingston Thursday at 2 p.m., with interment in Dolbee cemetery. The body was taken to Fry funeral home at Mediapolis, Ia. He was born in Lee County, Aug. 19, 1861, the son of Josiah and Mary Brockway. He came to Des Moines County when four years old, and had resided at or near Kingston 73 years. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Dora Brockway; three daughters, Mrs. Liddie Creelman and Mrs. Frank Homebraker, Oakville, Ia., and Mrs. Harry E. Washburn, Mediapolis; two grandchildren, Ray Creelman and Geraldine Washburn; five sisters, Mrs. Anna Dietrich, Mrs. Fannie Hinson, Mrs. Oren Avery, and Mrs. Dora Pforts, all of Burlington, and Mrs. Herbert Rutter, Oakville; and three brothers, William, Muscatine, Ia., John, Kingston and Harry, Oakville.

Posted on: Des Moines Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/DesMoinesObits/39 Surname: Brockway, Bowling, Goble ------------------------- The Burlington Hawkeye, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa-5/21/1994 edition, page 8A Ella Brockway Ella Mae Brockway, 90, of 2830 Winegard Drive died at 10:11 a.m. Friday, May 20, 1994, at St. Francis Continuation Care Center. Born Sept. 10, 1905, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Daniel and Amelia Agnes Bowling Goble. On Oct. 18, 1922, she married Archie Lee Brockway in Burlington. He died June 12, 1981. Mrs Brockway had worked in the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant and in housekeeping at Burlington Medical Center. Survivors include two sons, Elwood Brockway of Burlington and Robert Brockway of Kingston; seven daughters, Marjorie Rice of Wapello, Marian Andries of Mediapolis, Eleanor Breuer of Oakville, Pauline Massey, Mary Malone, Gladys Wiley, and Delores Christofferson, all of Burlington; 43 grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and one daughter. Friends may call after 3 p.m. today at Prugh's Chapel. The funeral for Mrs. Brockway will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Prugh's Chapel with Chaplain David Mixon officiating. Burial will be in Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery. A memorial has been established for the American Heart Association.

Posted on: Des Moines Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/DesMoinesObits/38 Surname: Rutter, Brockway, Kerr ------------------------- The Burlington Hawkeye, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa-Tuesday, 3/15/1994, page 9A Emmett Rutter Emmett "Mike" Arthur Rutter, 79, of 6394 Pegtown Road, Mediapolis, died at 3:25 a.m. on Monday, March 14, 1994, at Burlington Medical Center. Born July 8, 1914, in Kingston, he was the son of Herbert H. anf Ada B. Brockway Rutter. On Sept. 23, 1946, he married Gilda Kerr in Burlington. Mr. Rutter was a retired farmer. He was a World War II Army Veteran. He was of the Methodist faith. He was member of the American Legion of Mediapolis. Survivors include his wife, one daughter, Hillis Rutter of Mediapolis and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, one brother and one sister. Visitation will be afternoon today in Lunning Chapel, where the family will recieve friends between 7 and 8:30 p.m. The funeral for Mr. Rutter will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in Lunning Chapel, with Rev. Kris Crummer officiating. Burial will be in Kossuth Cemetery, rural Mediapolis A memorial has been established to the Mediapolis Fire Department.

Posted on: Des Moines Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/DesMoinesObits/37 Surname: Gerling, Buescher, Huber ------------------------- Published in the November 16, 2000 edition of the Wapello Republican, Wapello, Iowa. I am not related to Mr. Gerling and have no further information regarding him. Roy Henry Gerling, 81 of rural Carmen, Ill., died Thursday, Nov 9, 2000 at Great River Medical Center, West Burlington, Iowa. The son of Lawrence and Minnie Buescher Gerling, he was born Oct. 11, 1919, near Mediapolis. On Dec. 21, 1947, he married Joan Huber at Mediapolis. He attended Mediapolis High School and served in the Army during World War II. He was a retired farmer, farming in the Carmen community. He was a member of the American Legion, a lifetime member of the V.F.W. and D.A.V.; was a member of the Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau and was a charter member of the Hend-Co Hills Country Club, where he enjoyed golfing after his retirement. Survivors include his wife of Carman; one sister-iln-law, Ruth Ann Gerling of Carman; one niece, Christine Gerling Cole and husband Larry of Davenport, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son and two brothers. Visitation was Sunday at Hagele and Honts Funeral Home in Mediapolis where the family met with friends in the afternoon. The funeral service was held at 2 pm. Sunday at the funeral home with music provided by Joyce Bulter, vocalist and Lyn Isom, organist. Pallbearers were Larry Gerling, Bob Gerling, Kurt McChesney, Duayne Buescher, Leroy Timmerman and Harold Swanson. Honorary bearers were Larry Nelson, Don Nelson, Ted Nelson, Jerry Winegard, Bob Cosens and Bill Brown. Interment followed at the Kossuth Cemetery, with military flag presentation. Memorials have been established for the Henderson County Healath Department, the Carmen United Methodist Church and the Mediapolis First United Presbyterian Church.

Posted on: Des Moines Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/DesMoinesObits/36 Surname: Brookshire, Thomson, Neal ------------------------- Published in the November 16, 2000 Wapello Republican. I am not related to Mr. Brookshire and have no further information. Dwayne K. Brookshire, 38 of Mediapolis, Iowa, died Thursday, NOv 9, 2000 at Great River Medical Center, West Burlington, Iowa. The son of Milton A. and Sophie Marie Thomson Brookshire, he was born Feb 1, 1962 in Rantoul, Ill. After his parents died in 1986, he came to live with his aunt and uncle in Mediapolis, Richard and Katheryn Neal. He attended schools in Illinois. He had a great love for music. Survivors include his special parents, Richard and Katheryn Neal of Mediapolis; a special brother, LaVerne Neal of Burlington; special sisters, Lois Wyatt of Lomax, Ill and Karen Anderson and Marcia Burkey, both of Mediapolis; an aunt, Louise Thomson of Burlington; great aunt and uncle, Lula and Roland Kennedy of Indianapolis, Ind.; cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, grandparents, aunts and uncles. Visitation was Sunday at the Hagele and Honts Funeral Home in Mediapolis. A private family graveside service was held at 10:30 am Monday at Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Terry Terrell officiating. Pallbearers were LaVerne Neal, Gary Anderson, Doug Wyatt, Brian Wyatt, Tom Thomson and Ken Sandburg. A memorial has been established for the Mediapolis Ambulance Service.

Posted on: Des Moines Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/DesMoinesObits/35 Surname: Peterson, Cling, Ruschill ------------------------- Published in the November 16, 2000 Morning Sun News Herald. I am not related to Mr. Peterson and have no further information. Ralph Arthur Peterson, age 74 of Mediapolis, died Friday, November 10, 2000 at the Great River Medical Center in West Burlington. The son of Carl Albert and Ada Marie Cling Peterson, he was born August 27, 1926, at Mediapolis. On November 27, 1955 he married Lorraine M. Ruschill at Burlington. He was a 1944 graduate of the Mediapolis High School. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mediapolis, and the Des Moines County Farm Bureau. He served in the US Army in earlier years. Ralph was a retired farmer as well as had been employed at Crop Mate, and Dealer's Choice Auto Auction until failing health forced him to retire. Ralph enjoyed his family and grandchildren, old tractors, cars and steam engines, reading, and was an excellent mechanic. Survivors include one son, Michael Peterson of Mediapolis; three daughters, LeAnne Van Winkle of Glen Ellyn, Illinois, Rebecca Delzell of Morning Sun, Lisa Inman of Brussells, Belgium; eight grandchildren; Lorraine Peterson of West Burlington; two sisters, Ruth McNeal of Marietta, Georgia and Mary Sullivan of Jesup, Iowa; four brothers, John of Fenton, Michigan, Don of Hilton Head, South Caroline, Howard of Waterloo, Iowa, and Dean of Burlington; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services were held at 10:30 am Tuesday, November 14, 2000, from the Hagele and Honts Funeral Home is Mediapolis with the Rev. H. Dick Reynolds officiating. Music was provided by Korkee Carruthers, organist, and Erica Page, vocalist. Casket bearers were Bill Schofield, Gerald Stevens, Alan Ruschill, Charlie Nelson, Joe Beckman and Laverne Dillard. A memorial has been established for the Mediapolis Community Ambulance and the Morning Sun Community Ambulance. Open visitation was Monday afternoon at the funeral home where the family met with friends in the evening.

Posted on: Des Moines County Iowa Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/DesMoines/94 Surname: Lyons, Lusk ------------------------- I am looking for information on Franklin Lyons, he was the son of Elijah Lines and Sarah Lusk. He married May Bridges. He died in 1944 and is buried in Kossuth Cemetery, Des Moines County, Iowa. I would love to find descendents of Franklin, he was a brother to my great grandfather. Any information is appreciated.

Posted on: Des Moines Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/DesMoinesObits/34 Surname: Brockway ------------------------- Burlington Hawkeye, 5/15/1924 edition, page 4 MRS. MARY BROCKWAY TAKEN BY DEATH IN 86TH YEAR Mrs. Mary Brockway, widow of Joshia Brockway, and a resident of Des Moines County for three quarters of a century, died at the home of her son, William Brockway, 1415 Iowa street yesterday at noon, within less than a month of her eighty-sixth birthday anniversary. A native of Ohio, Mrs. Brockway was born on June 7, 1838, and came to this county when a girl about ten years old. Her husband, formerly a farmer died twenty three years ago, and for the last eight years Mrs. Brockway lived in Burlington. She is survived by five sons and five daughters, who are as follows: Lynas, Frank, Harry Brockway of Kingston, Iowa and William Brockway, of Burlington; Mrs. Anna Johnson and Mrs. Fannie Hinson of Burlington; Mrs. Nellie Avery and Mrs. Ada Rutter of Kingston, and Mrs. Dora Pforts of Mediapolis, Iowa She was a member of the First M.E. church. Burial will be in the Dolby cemetery in Huron township, but the time of the funeral has not been decided upon. The body is at Prugh's chapel until Arrangements are completed.

Posted on: Des Moines Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/DesMoinesObits/33 Surname: Hamilton, Glenn ------------------------- The Burlington Hawkeye Thursday 2/24/1977, page 11 LOYAL(DUTCH)HAMILTON Loyal(Dutch)Hamilton,65, of 808 Dunham, died Wednesday, Feb. 23. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Davis Hamilton, he was born July 3, 1911, in Burlington. He married Donzella Glenn, July 5, 1934 at Kahoka, Mo. He was a retired employee of Burlington Medical Center. Surviving: the wife; son, Charles, Monrovia, Calif; three daughters, Joyce Huber, Williamsfield, Ill., Lillian Ausborn, Albany, Ore., and Sandra Beames, Burlington; eight grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. Funeral: 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sheagren funeral home, Rev. E.L. Bowlyou; Biggsville, Ill. cemetery. A Cancer Society memorial has been established.

Posted on: Des Moines Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/DesMoinesObits/32 Surname: Hamilton, Brockway ------------------------- The Burlington Hawkeye Monday 12/13/1971, page 9 CHARLES D. HAMILTON Charles D. Hamilton, 89, of 808 Dunham Street, died in St. Francis Hospital at 3:35 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 12. Mr. Hamilton had been a sales representative of White House Dairies for 35 years. He was the son of William and Anna Brockway Hamilton and was born Feb. 25, 1882, near Kingston. He married Alma Honson at Mediapolis on Aug. 23, 1906; she died June 29, 1966. Mr. Hamilton was a member of First United Methodist Church and was a 50-year member of the United Commercial Travelers. Surviving: two sons and a daughter, Loyal Hamilton, and Mrs. Lillian Walstrom, both of Burlington, and Russell Hamilton of Englewood, California; 10 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; and six great-great grandchildren. Funeral: Lunning Chapel, 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dr. G. Dempster Yinger; Memorial Park cemetery.

Posted on: Des Moines Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/DesMoinesObits/31 Surname: Lyons, Lusk ------------------------- The Burlington Hawkeye-Sunday,1/3/1965, page 3 BERT LYONS Services were held fo Mr. Bert Lyons, 88, of 1107 Summer, who died at 2:15 p.m. Dec 29 at his home. He was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery. He was born Spt. 23, 1876, in Dodgeville, Ia, the son of Elijah and Sarah Lusk Lyons. He was married to Dora Brockway and had live in Burlington 70 years. Surviving are one son, Ollie Lyons, West Point, Ia; four daughters, Mrs. Jesse Calloway, Mrs. Carl Dearlove, Mrs. Henry Mehaffy, all of Burlington, and Mrs. Robert Mehaffy, Danville; and several grandchildren.

Posted on: Des Moines Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/DesMoinesObits/30 Surname: Mehaffy, Lyons ------------------------- The Burlington Hawkeye-Tuesday, 3/19/1991, page 4B Gertrude Mehaffy Gertrude Mehaffy, 83, of New London, died Monday, March 18, 1991, at her home. She was born Oct. 6, 1907, in Des Moines.* She married Robert B. Mehaffy, Feb. 28, 1924, in Burlington. He died April 26, 1988. She was employed for 15 years as a clerk**for the Danville schools. She was a member of the Danville Methodist Church. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Jean(Wilbur)Lucas, rural Montrose, Mrs. Sandy(Gregg) Richard, Elk Grove, IL, and Mrs. Meredith Schroeder, Mount Pleasant; one son, Rodney Mehaffy, Mount Pleasant; two sisters, Evelyn Mehaffy, and Velma Dearlove, both of West Burlington; 21 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, at the Elliot Chapel in New London. The service for Mrs. Mehaffy will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Elliot Chapel in New London with the Rev. Cavins officiating. Burial will be in the Long Creek Cemetery. Memorials have been established for Hope Haven and the dialysis unit at the Henry County Health Center. *error, born Des Moines County, Iowa **error, cook, not clerk