Dear Gordon, fellow Des Moines, IA listers, I understand your concern. Most of us belong to more than a few lists and we certainly don't need spam. Indeed it is inappropriate for a business to post commercial advertising on our list. Rootsweb scans for such posts and 99% of the time they never make it through. There are times, however, when I don't mind hearing about an online genealogy source from a fellow lister, especially if it's a book store. That said, I want to make it clear that the main purpose of our list is to exchange genealogy information concerning our family research in Des Moines County, Iowa. Thanks for your cooperation. Tina McCain-McGarry List Admin ----- Original Message ----- From: Gordon Tye <gtye@rmi.net> To: <IADESMOI-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2000 8:03 PM Subject: [IADESMOI] RE: Genealogy Tour > This is a genealogy news group. In my opinion it is inappropriate to post > commercial links. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Country Gals Gifts For ALL Occasions! [mailto:NorthStar54@webtv.net] > Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2000 10:04 AM > To: IADESMOI-D@rootsweb.com > Subject: Genealogy Tour > > Hi! > I took a WONDERFUL tour recently & wanted to tell you all about it! > Here's the url! > > http://www.homestead.com/RonovakTours/Index.html > > ______________________________ > > > ==== IADESMOI Mailing List ==== > "You don't choose your family, they are God's gift to you, as you are to them." > ~ Desmond Tutu > > ============================== > The only real-time collaboration tool that allows you and other family > members to create a FREE, password-protected family tree. > http://www.ancestry.com/oft/login.asp > >

Hi cousins, I'm curious since my Walker's are from Des Moines county (but my branch left Iowa around 1914)....was this Mr. Walker a descendant of Francis Alden Walker (19th century), the wealthy farmer and merchant? Billy Walker GG-Grandson of Francis Alden Walker ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nancy Wagner" <kidsrus@louisacomm.net> To: <IADESMOI-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2000 7:26 PM Subject: [IADESMOI] WALKER, Donald > Posted on: Des Moines Co. Ia Obituaries > Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/DesMoinesObits/17 > > Surname: Walker, Westfall, O'Keefe, Miller > ------------------------- > > Published in the October 26, 2000 editions of the Wapello Republican and > the Morning Sun News Herald. > > Donald Ross Walker, age 77 died Sept 17, 2000 at the Kingsway Arms Nursing > Home in Schenectady, New York, after an extended illness. > > Born Dec 1, 1922 on a farm south of Morning Sun, he was the son of Ross > W. Walker and Vinnie (Westfall) Walker. He attended school in Morning Sun > through eighth grade, when upon the death of his father in 1936, the family > moved to Burlington. > > In 1943 he entered the United States Maritime Service where he served until > 1946. He then worked for Finch Pyrum Paper Company. In 1956 he became a > police officer with the Glen Falls Police Department, where he served with > distinction until 1970. He then transferred to the New York State Thruway > Authority and worked as a Traffic Supervisor until his retirement in 1978. > He remained active with part time work throughout most of his retirement > years. > > Mr. Walker was united in marriage to Carol Ann O'Keefe on November 19, > 1966. > > In addition to his wife Carol, of Schenectady, New York, survivors include > his brother Ralph Walker and wife Arlene of Urbandale, Iowa; his youngest > brother, Kenneth Walker and wife Carol of Terre Haute, Indiana; a brother-in-law, > Marlin Miller of Burlington and five nephews, all of who have fond memories > of their uncle; Craig Miller, Richard Miller, Tom Walker, Tim Walker and > Mike Walker. Donald will also be missed by two special friends, Bernie > and Goldie Scherer, Schenectady, N.Y. > > He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Lela Miller. > > Memorial services will be held at the United Methodist Church of Morning > Sun, Iowa at 11 am Nov. 4, 2000. The service will be conducted by his nephew, > Rev. Tim Walker of the First Methodist church of Central City, Iowa. > > (Donald was the grandson of the late S.N.Walker of Morning Sun and a nephew > of Marge Kimble). > > Not listed in the obituary are Donalds two children: Katherine and Donald > Ross Jr. Katherine is married to Gary MIller and has two children: Tauja > and Christopher. > > > > > ==== IADESMOI Mailing List ==== > " It is indeed a desirable thing to be well-descended, but the glory belongs to our ancestors." > ~ Plutarch (46-120), Greek author > > ============================== > Create a FREE family website at MyFamily.com! > http://www.myfamily.com/banner.asp?ID=RWLIST2 >

This is a genealogy news group. In my opinion it is inappropriate to post commercial links. -----Original Message----- From: Country Gals Gifts For ALL Occasions! [mailto:NorthStar54@webtv.net] Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2000 10:04 AM To: IADESMOI-D@rootsweb.com Subject: Genealogy Tour Hi! I took a WONDERFUL tour recently & wanted to tell you all about it! Here's the url! http://www.homestead.com/RonovakTours/Index.html ______________________________

Posted on: Des Moines Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/DesMoinesObits/19 Surname: Frost, Martin, Todd ------------------------- Published in the Wapello Republican, August 24, 2000. I am not related to Mrs. Frost and have no further information. Betty Jean Frost, 74 of Mediapolis, died Monday, Aug. 21, 2000 at the Morning Sun Care Center. The daughter of J.A. and Lelia Todd Martin, she was born October 13, 1925 at Mediapolis. On May 31, 1947, she married Dean A. Frost at Mediapolis. She was a 1943 graduate of the Mediapolis High School. She received her bachelor of arts degree from Coe College in Cedar Rapids in 1947, and her master of arts degree from Bradley University in Peoria, Ill. in 1966. She taught elementary and junior high school for 26 years, retiring in 1975. She was a member of the Alpha Xi Delta and Pi Lamda Theta sororities and the White Star No. 388 Order of Eastern Star. Survivors include her husband of Mediapolis and several cousins. According to her wishes, her body has been cremated and there will be no visitation or service. Burial of her cremains will be in Lake View Memorial Park, Osh Kosh, Wis., at a later date. Hagele and Honts Funeral Home in Mediapolis is in charge of the arrangements.

Posted on: Des Moines Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/DesMoinesObits/18 Surname: Noble, Perkins, Jester ------------------------- Published in the Wapello Republican, October 5, 2000. I am not related to Mr. Noble and have no further information. Freddie Lee Noble, age 54, of New London, Iowa and formerly of Burlington, died Monday evening, Oct 2, 2000 at Great River Medical Center at West Burlington. The son of Donald R. and Mildred M. Perkins Noble, he was born September 30, 1946 at Burlington. He married Connie Lynn Jester on October 26, 1995 at Oquawka, Illinois. He was a graduate of Wapello High School in 1965. He has worked at General Electric at West Burlington for the past 25 years. He was a member of the 7th Infantry Gun Club. Freddie enjoyed gardening, working in the timber, and especially his family. Survivors include his wife, Connie; a son, Nicholas Noble of Burlington; two granddaughters, Hope and Destaney; his mother, Mildred Noble of Morning Sun; and a brother, Donald C. Noble of Columbus Junction. He was preceded in death by his father and a son, Peter. The funeral ceremony for Freddie Lee Noble will be held at 1:30 pm Thursday, October 5, 2000, at the Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home at Wapello. Burial will follow at the Wapello Cemetery. Visitation was Wednesday at the Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home where the family met with friends from 6:30 to 8 pm. A Memorial Fund has been established for the New London Emergency Responders.

Posted on: Des Moines Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/DesMoinesObits/17 Surname: Walker, Westfall, O'Keefe, Miller ------------------------- Published in the October 26, 2000 editions of the Wapello Republican and the Morning Sun News Herald. Donald Ross Walker, age 77 died Sept 17, 2000 at the Kingsway Arms Nursing Home in Schenectady, New York, after an extended illness. Born Dec 1, 1922 on a farm south of Morning Sun, he was the son of Ross W. Walker and Vinnie (Westfall) Walker. He attended school in Morning Sun through eighth grade, when upon the death of his father in 1936, the family moved to Burlington. In 1943 he entered the United States Maritime Service where he served until 1946. He then worked for Finch Pyrum Paper Company. In 1956 he became a police officer with the Glen Falls Police Department, where he served with distinction until 1970. He then transferred to the New York State Thruway Authority and worked as a Traffic Supervisor until his retirement in 1978. He remained active with part time work throughout most of his retirement years. Mr. Walker was united in marriage to Carol Ann O'Keefe on November 19, 1966. In addition to his wife Carol, of Schenectady, New York, survivors include his brother Ralph Walker and wife Arlene of Urbandale, Iowa; his youngest brother, Kenneth Walker and wife Carol of Terre Haute, Indiana; a brother-in-law, Marlin Miller of Burlington and five nephews, all of who have fond memories of their uncle; Craig Miller, Richard Miller, Tom Walker, Tim Walker and Mike Walker. Donald will also be missed by two special friends, Bernie and Goldie Scherer, Schenectady, N.Y. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Lela Miller. Memorial services will be held at the United Methodist Church of Morning Sun, Iowa at 11 am Nov. 4, 2000. The service will be conducted by his nephew, Rev. Tim Walker of the First Methodist church of Central City, Iowa. (Donald was the grandson of the late S.N.Walker of Morning Sun and a nephew of Marge Kimble). Not listed in the obituary are Donalds two children: Katherine and Donald Ross Jr. Katherine is married to Gary MIller and has two children: Tauja and Christopher.

Hi! I took a WONDERFUL tour recently & wanted to tell you all about it! Here's the url! http://www.homestead.com/RonovakTours/Index.html

Some of you might be interested in some of the families described in our new book "The McCully Train:Iowa to Oregon 1852." The wagon train originated in New London, IA, and almost all the approximately 60 participants were from Henry and Des Moines counties. You can view an every name index to the book at: http://www.netcom.com/~symbios/mccullypeople.html I'll be glad to share info on any of the people involved. Sandy Wilbur

Posted on: Des Moines Co. Ia Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/DesMoines/85 Surname: EDGAR, DICKSON ------------------------- Looking for family of William John EDGAR married to Margeret Dickson of Des Moines County IA. Lived around Burlington area in 1870s. His sons worked for the railroad and moved to Mexico around 1900 with their sister Margeret Sarah EDGAR, who married Heladio Robledo Montante in Tampico Mexico. They returned to the US and a son Heladio Robledo EDGAR was born in Chicago in 1903. A family member was the Police Chief of Chicago at the time name unknown. possibly surname PEARL

Posted on: Des Moines Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/DesMoinesObits/16 Surname: Nelson, Hutchcroft, Trostle, Rechkemmer, Zimmerman, Smith, Jones ------------------------- Published in the July 27, 2000 edition of the Wapello Republican. I am not related to Mrs. Nelson and have no further information. Elaine Nelson, 74, of Mediapolis, Iowa, died Tuesday, July 25, 2000 at the University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City. Friends may call after 10 am Thursday at the Hagele and Honts Funeral Home in Mediapolis, where the family will meet with friends from 6-8 pm. The daughter of William and Ethel Hutchcroft Trostle, she was born July 9, 1926, rural Mediapolis. She married Paul Robert Nelson on Nov.4, 1944, at Muscatine; he died Nov. 6, 1995. Elaine was a 1943 graduate of Mediapolis High School. She attended Burlington Business College. She was a homemaker and had worked for many years at the Wapello Livestock Auction. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church at Mediapolis, the White Star Lodge No 388 Order of the Eastern Star, and a former member of King's Daughters. She had volunteered at the Great River Medical Center at West Burlington and also had volunteered for the RSVP. She was a former EMT for the Mediapolis Community Ambulance Service. She was honored as the Mediapolis Citizen of the Year in 1985. Elaine enjoyed her family, church, traveling, and was especially known for her homemade apple pies for birthdays. Survivors include four daughters, Vicky Rechkemmer of Mediapolis, Janice and Wes Zimmerman, Mary and Russ Smith, and Linda and Scott Jones, all of Burlington; three sons, Robert and Dale Nelson and Thomas and Darla Nelson, both of Mediapolis, and James and Cheryl Nelson of Sperry; 15 grandchildren, Dr. Lisa Rechkemmer, Dough Rechkemmer, Ryan Zimmerman, Haley and Nick Smith, Chad and Amy Reel, Tyler and Nathan Jones, Josh, Cody, Lauren, Adam, Brittany, and Brenna Nelson; and a brother, Maurice "Shorty" Trostle of Brenham, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul Robert; and a brother, Dale Trostle. The funeral service for Elaine Nelson will be held at 11 am Friday, July 28, at the First United Methodist Church at Mediapolis, with the Rev. John Caulke officiating. Music will be provided by Korkee Carruthers as the organist and Cody Nelson will present a special vocal selection. Burial will follow at the Kossuth Cemetery. The casket bearers will include grandsons, Dough Rechkemmer, Ryan Zimmerman, Nick Smith, Chad Reel, Tyler Jones, Nathan Jones, Josh Nelson, Cody Nelson and Adam Nelson. The honorary bearers will include Robert Gerling, John Hinson, Tim Hutchcroft, Jerry Strause, Paul Kuntz and Jeff Kerr. A Memorial Fund has been established for the benefit of the First United Methodist Church and the MEdiapolis Volunteer Fire Department.

Posted on: Des Moines Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/DesMoinesObits/15 Surname: Campbell, Wirt, Dunn, Paulet, Brown, Dixon ------------------------- This was published in the Wapello Republican, July 27, 2000. I am not related to Mr. Campbell and have no further information. Elwood "Woody" Campbell, 72, of rural Burlington, Iowa, died Tuesday, July 18, 2000 at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. Born July 18, 1927, in Burlington, he was the son of Thomas and Pearl Wirt Campbell. Woody graduated from Huron High School in 1945. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He then returned to rural Burlington to farm and commercial fish. Woody loved to hunt and fish. He was an avid supporter of Ducks Unlimited. He spent a great portion of his time in Sumner, MO., his favorite hunting spot. He was of the Methodist faith. Survivors include his son, Jeff Campbell of rural Oakville; three daughters, Janel Dunn of Brighton, Tenn., Judy Paulet of Smithsville, Mo., and Janese Brown of Kansas City, MO.; seven grandchildren; two brothers, Darwin Campbell of rural Mediapolis and Marlin Campbell of rural Burlington; a sister, Lila Dixon of Burlington. He was preceded in death by his mother and father. Friends called Friday at the Hagele and Honts Funeral Home at Mediapolis, where the family met with friends from 6-8 pm. The funeral service was held at 10 am Saturday, July 22, at the First United Methodist Church at Mediapolis with graveside service following at the Edwards Cemetery, rural Oakville. The Rev. John Gaulke officiated and Korkee Carruthers provided the organ music. The Mediapolis American Legion provided military rites at the cemetery. A fish fry to celebrate Woody's life was held at the Legion Hall in Mediapolis following the service. A Memorial Fund has been established for the benefit of Duck's Unlimited. The casket bearers included Kenny Musser, Denny Bowers, Craig Heckenberg, Chuch Friedel, Chuck Smith and Jamie Campbell. The honorary bearers were Hartzell Hillyard, Ed Frank, Ronald Campbell, Warren Oetken, Harry Schrader, and Charlie Poisel.

Posted on: Des Moines Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/DesMoinesObits/14 Surname: Rife, Lander, Roberts, Marturello, Rumley, Hall, Beebe ------------------------- This was published in the Morning Sun News-Herald, (Iowa)September 14, 2000. I am not related to this person and have no further information on her. Jack Wesley Rife, age 70 of rural Morning Sun, died Sunday, September 10, 2000, at Great Riber Medical Center in West Burlington. The son of Edward and Arlene Lander Rife, he was born November 12, 1929 at Des Moines. He worked as an automibile assemblyman for Ford Morot Co. for 20 years and then as a union boilermaker for 25 years through Local #83. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the V.F.W. #7641, a member of the U.A.W. and the Boilermakers Union, and a member of the NRA. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. Survivors include his companion, Naomi Roberts of rural Morning Sun; one daughter, Jacquelyn Rife of Knoxville, Iowa; five sons, Dan of Wichita, Kansas, Alan and Lindsay, both of Pleasantville, Shawn of Polk City, Randall of Springfield, Missouri; seven grandchildren,; four sisters, Luree Marturello of Des Moines, Marilyn Rumley of Indiana, Bonnie Hall of Des Moines and Joyce Beebe of California. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 14 from the Hagele and Honts Funeral Home in Mediapolis, with the Rev. John Gaulke officiating. Korkee Carruthers will provide the organ music. The casket bearers are Jeff Kerr, Bob Lehnherr, Mark Mchaffy, John Mehaffy, Herschel Smuck and Rusty Orr. Honorary bearers are Jacquelyn Rife, Dan Rife, Alan Rife, Randall Rife, Shawn Rife and Lindsay Rife. Interment will follow at the Kossuth Cemetery in rural Mediapolis with graveside military rites conducted by the Mediapolis American Legion. There was no family visitation. Open visitation was Wednesday afternoon and evening.

Posted on: Des Moines Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/DesMoinesObits/13 Surname: Daedlow, Hutchcroft, Lee, Appell ------------------------- This appearaed in the October 19, 2000 editions of the Morning Sun News-Herald and the Wapello Republican. I am not related to Mr. Daedlow and have no further information regarding him. Aubrey Duane Daedlow, age 77, of Mediapolis, Iowa, died Saturday morning, October 14, 2000 at the Integrated Health Services of Mediapolis. The son of Rudolph and Irma Lee Daedlow, he was born September 29, 1923 at Muscatine, Iowa. He married Peggy Hutchcroft on June 18, 1944 at Muscatine. He was a graduate of Mediapolis High School, the University of Iowa and the Madison, Wisconsin School of Banking. He served in the US Navy during WWII as a turret gunner on a BP4Y, flying 52 missions in the South Pacific. He was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church at Mediapolis, and the American Legion at Mediapolis. He was a former member of the Masons. He enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing and riding horses. Survivors include his wife, Peggy; a daughter, Dianne Appell of Mediapolis, two sons, Dennis Daedlow of Burlington and Alan Daedlow of Tipton, Iowa; seven grandchildren; two great-grandsons; and a brother, Gordon Daedlow of Eldridge, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother. Open visitation was Monday at the Hagele and Honts Funeral Home in Mediapolis. The funeral ceremony for Aubrey Daedlow was held at 10 am Tuesday, October 17, 2000 at the First United Presbyterian Church at Mediapolis with the Rev. R. Dick Reynolds officiating. Junellen Chiprez provided the organ music with the congregation singing " I Know that My Redeemer LIves" and "My Hope is Built On Nothing Less". Burial followed at the Kossuth Cemetery with military rites by the American Legion Post 243 of Medipolis. The casket bearers included Darren Daedlow, Ryan Daedlow, Nathan Daedlow, Scott Segebart, Mike Briggs and Tim Hutchcroft. Honorary bearers were Willis Despain, Charles Hutchcroft, Robert Heiens and Hick Thie. A Memorial Fund has been established for the benefit of the First Presbyterian Church.

Posted on: Des Moines Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/DesMoinesObits/12 Surname: Creswell, Maher ------------------------- Published in the Wapello Republican, October 12, 2000 (I am not related to Ms. Creswell and have no further information on her.) Eleanore Marjore Creswell, age 80, formerly of 2603 Madison Avenue, Burlington, died Sunday morning, October 8, 2000 at the Park View Care Center, Burlington. The daughter of John Clifford and Birdie Maher Creswell, she was born October 12, 1919 at Wapello. She had been a cosmotologist at Burlington for many years. For several years Eleanor had enjoyed spending her winters in her cabin on the Mississippi River. She was of the Catholic faith and was a lifetime member of the former Eagles Lodge at Wapello. She is survived by a niece Ann Huff of Bemidji, Minnesota, and a nephew, John Creswell of Ankeny, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Melvin and Stanley, and a sister, Mildred. There was no visitation or service. Following cremation her remains will be buried at 10 am Thursday, October 18, 2000, at the Harrison Cemetery. The Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home, Wapello, is providing the care and arrangements for Eleanore Creswell.

Posted on: Des Moines Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/DesMoinesObits/11 Surname: ------------------------- Sorry about this - I put her name in the space for my name by accident.

Posted on: Des Moines Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/DesMoinesObits/10 Surname: Steele, York, Andries ------------------------- Published in the Wapello Republican, September 28, 2000 (This person is not related to me and I have no further information about her). Doris Darlene Steele, 69, of Burlington, died Sunday morning, Sept 24, 2000 at the Great River Medical Center, West Burlington. Visitation was Wednesday at the Hagele and Honts Funeral Home in Mediapolis where the family met with friends in the evening. The daughter of Carl and Mildred York Andries, she was born August 6, 1931, at Kingston. She married Kenneth N. Steele on April 22, 1951 at Aurora, Il. She was a homemaker and loved spending time with her family. She had been active at the Oak Street Baptist Church at Burlington where, for a time, she had worked at a day care for children at the church. In later years she had done home health care for family and others. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth; two sons, Ronnie and Regina Steele and Jack and Sandra Kay Steele, both of Burlington; six grand-children, Cinnamin, Heidi, Gabe, Shane, Tim and Jeanie; three great-grandchildren, Ivy, Dax and Xanial; one sister, Opal and Ed Hahn of Burlington; one brother Elmer Andries of Mediapolis; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Louise; and four brothers, Martin, Art, Max, and an infant. The funeral service for Doris Steele will be held at 10:30 am Thursday September 28, at the Hagele and Honts Funeral Home in Mediapolis, officiated by the Rev. Ron Presley. Korkee Carruthers will provide the organ music. Burial will follow at the Dolbee Cemetery, rural Mediapolis. The pallbearers are Ronnie Steele, Jack Steele, Gabe Steele, Shane Steele, Tim Steele, John Andries, Jason Leibli, Eric Higden and Andy Fisher.

Posted on: Des Moines Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/DesMoinesObits/9 Surname: Pettis, Dunn, Taylor ------------------------- Patricia Lou Pettis, 66, Burlington, IA, died at 3:10 am Thursday, August 31, 2000 at the Great River Medical Center, West Burlington, IA. Patricia was born August 10, 1934, in rural Wapello, IA to Glenn and Gladys Dunn Taylor. She was a graduate of Wapello High School and Iowa State Teachers College, Cedar Falls, IA. She married John W. Pettis on May 8, 1959 in Wapello. She taught school in Yarmouth and Ft. Madison, and in Burlington Elementary Schools for 38 years. She was affiliated with the First United Methodist Church of Burlington and the Des Moines County Retired Teachers Association. She loved gardening and giving away the produce, and making Christmas candy for her friends. She was a very caring and dedicated teacher and after retiring taught homebound children. Patricia Pettis is survived by her husband, John, Burlington; two daughters, Debbie and Becky Pettis, both of Burlington; two sisters, Josephine Henry, Galesburg, IL and Marcy Gerst Meeker, Columbus Junction, IA; three nieces, two nephews, two great-nieces and three great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Ruth Taylor. Services were held at 10 am Tuesday, September 5, 2000 at Lunning Chapel, Burlington, the Dr. Rev. Dennis Tevis and Rev. Missey L. Brown officiating. Burial was in the Mallory Cemetery, Wapello. Open visition was Monday September 4, 2000 in Lunning Chapel. The family met with friends at the Chapel Monday evening. A memorial has been established for books to be given to the North Hill School in Burlington. (This person is not related to me and I have no further information on her.)

Posted on: Des Moines Co. Ia Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/DesMoines/84 Surname: Peck, Ryerson ------------------------- My name is Martin George Ryerson. I am the great-grandson of Elizabeth Jane Peck and Martin Ryerson. Elizabeth Peck was born in Burlington, IA on June 16, 1851. She graduated from Burlington High School on June 17, 1870. She married Martin Ryerson on June 17, 1885 (we believe in Burlington). She had her first child, Edna A. Ryerson, in Burlington. Our estimate is that Edna was born less than a year after her mother was married. The next we know, she moved to Warwick NY in 1899. Her father was C. Peck. He was born about 1811 in Massachusetts. He married Emily (maiden name unknown) about 1834, probably in Kentucky. He moved with his family to Iowa in 1850. Emily was born about 1815 in Kentucky. Besides Elizabeth, their children were: James A. Peck, born about 1835 in Kentucky. C. Peck (male) born about 1855 in Iowa. Also in this household in 1856 were: Frank Peck, born about 1837 in Iowa Ann Thompson, born about 1847 in Sweden Mary Ann T. Lana, born about 1804 in Maryland I would be most grateful for any information regarding Martin or Elizabeth or any of their relatives. I am particularly interested in finding the parents of Martin. For more information, please visit the included link. Link: My Family Page URL: <http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/r/y/e/Marty-Ryerson/index.html>

Thanks, I just started looking there. Brenda

Hello, I am researching the surnames Charles Thomas Sidwell and Cora Lea Doty m 30 Dec 1896 in Des Moines. I am not certain that the family lived there or if they simply married there. The family bible indicates both "of DesMoines." Is anyone else researching these names? I would like the address to a vital records office where I can obtain a photo copy of the original record. What is the fee? Is this indexed? Does anyone here have a copy of the index and would you be willing to do a look-up to tell me if they are found in the index? Brenda Sears Berrien County, Michigan