This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Harshbarger Mundy Edgerton Welton Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/3204 Message Board Post: In response to Roberta Munday Berkheimer who is seeking info on Emily Munday mid 1800's Woodbine area. I am not a Harshbarger or Mundy researcher. I do lookups for Harrison County IA. Henry Clay Harshabarger was married at least 3 times in Harrison County. Emily was his first wife. H C HARSHBARGER & Emily MUNDY 12-14-1865 H C HARSHBARGER & Nettie EDGERTON 10-24-1871 H C HARSHBARGER & Lillian L WELTON 03-21-1892 WOODBINE Cemetery, Woodbine IA Block III Original Row 1 Father HARSHBARGER, H C Mar 8 1840 - Jan 26 1912 CO I 1ST NEBR HARSHBARGER, Emily wife of H C died Jan 23 187 age 24 y 2m 7d HARSHBARGER, Katie H dau of H C & E L Died Feb 13 1897 age 1 mo 7 days marker - no inscription HARSHBARGER, Henry C son of H C & N B died Sept 17 1891 age 5 m 17 d HARSHBARGER, Nettie B wife of H C Died Apr 5 1891 age 36y 3m 20d HARSHBARGER, Jesse J son of H C & N B Mar 22 1883-May 12 1883 HARSHBARGER, Harry Scudder son of H C & N B Sept 11 1880 - Dec 23 1881 HARSHBARGER, Hope dau of H C & N B Died July 13 1874 age 1y 6m 13d EDGERTON, J M Died Oct 21 1873 age 52 y 1m 1 d EDGERTON, Harriett wife of James Died Sept 16 1890 age 63y 8m 8d

Looking for information on Emily Mundy who married Henry Clay Harshbarger mid 1800's, Woodbine area. Roberta Munday Berkheimer

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Stirtz Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/3203 Message Board Post: The Logan Gazette, Thursday, June 25, 1914, Pg 4, Col. 3. Henry Stirtz Passes Away Henry Stritz, who formerly lived near Logan, died at his home in Council Bluffs Tuesday, aged 70 years. He leaves a widow and seven children, three of whom, William, Walter and Edwin, reside in this vicinity. The remains will be brought to Logan this evening and the funeral will be held at Magnolia Friday. Respectfully submitted for other researchers.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Stirtz, Lorenz Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/3202 Message Board Post: The Logan Observer Feb. 14, 1935, pg 2 Mrs. Anna Stirtz Mrs. Anna Stirtz aged 85 years died at her home in Council Bluffs on Monday, Februrary 11, following a long illness. Born in Germany, she came to America and to Illinois in her youth. She was married to Henry Stirtz, and they came to Harrison county living for several years near Logan at the intersection of the Logan-Magnolia and Glen roads. Twenty-nine years ago,she moved to Elmwood, Nebr., and five years later to Council Bluffs. Nine children were born to them: Lydia who died in Magnolia in 1903, Mrs. Lizzie Lorenz, died in Colorado in 1913; Philip whose death occured in Kansas in 1932; Walter died in Magnolia in February 1934; and surviving, William of Magnolia; Daniel of Omaha; Ed. C. of Missouri Valley; Mrs. Emma Lorenz of Topeka, Kans., and Ella at home. Surviving also are 29 grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren. She was a member of the Evangelical church. The funeral will be heldat Council Bluffs Thursday, February 14, at 1:00 p.m.. Interment in magnolia! cemetery. She is kindly remembered by many friends and acquaintances.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/3201 Message Board Post: Services for 90-year-old Dell O'Day of Dunlap will be held 10:30 am Wednesday, October 25th at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Dunlap. Burial will be at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Dunlap. Dell O'Day died Saturday, October 21st, at Dunlap Nursing and Rehab Center. Survivors include his wife, Ruth; 1 son, Bill O'Day (Bonnie) of Dunlap; 2 daughters, Peggy Wilke (Ken) of Omaha and Pat Schmidt (Gary) of Harlan. Friends may call after 10:00 am Tuesday, October 24th at the Fouts Funeral Home in Dunlap with a scripture service at 7:30 PM. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Dell O'Day Visitation: Tuesday, October 24, 2006 10:00 AM until 9:00 PM Fouts Funeral Home 10th & Jeroleman Dunlap, IA 51529 Scripture Service Tuesday, October 24, 2006 7:30 PM until 8:00 PM Fouts Funeral Home Dunlap, IA 51529 Service: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 10:30 PM St. Patrick's Catholic Church Dunlap, IA 51529 Willam Delbert O Day was born on August 3, 1916, to Michael and Jessie (Jenkins) O Day in the Gallands Grove area northeast of Dunlap. Dell attended Galland’s Grove Country School. He then began farming with his parents. Dell married Ruth Hartwig on March 21, 1937, at the Lutheran Parsonage in Harlan. The couple farmed in the Galland S grove area on Dell S parents farm. The couple moved into Dunlap in mid 1970s. Dell was a member of the St. Patrick S Catholic Church. He especially loved farming and his favorite tractor was his B John Deere. Dell also loved horses and he was always concerned about race horses. Dell died on Saturday, October 21, 2006, at the Dunlap Nursing and Rehab Center in Dunlap, Iowa at the age of 90 years, two months and 18 days. Dell was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Hubert, Tom, Bill, Mort and John; one sister, Marguerite O Day; infant daughter; and daughter, Shelley O Day ~ she was 18 Years old and had Cerebral Palsey. Dell is survived by his wife, Ruth O Day of Dunlap, Iowa; son, Bill O Day and his wife Bonnie of Dunlap, Iowa; two daughters, Peggy and husband Kenny Wilke of Omaha, Nebraska, Pat & husband Gary Schmidt of Harlan, Iowa; nine grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; one great-great grandson; two sisters-in-law, Edith Jenkins of Woodbine, Iowa, Rita Hartwig of Dunlap, Iowa; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral Services St. Patrick's Catholic Church ~ Dunlap, Iowa Wednesday, October 25, 2006, at 10:30 am Celebrant Father Paul Strittmatter Musicians Marilyn Grote & Jerry Baldwin Selections How Great Thou Art, Wind Beneath My Wings Grandpa, Danny Boy Pall Bearers Tom O Day, Fritz Baldwin, Kevin Wilke Brad O Day, Brett Schmidt & Bart Schmidt Honorary Pall Bearers Giselle Wilke, Terri Talacko, Brenda Fahle Belinda O Day & Benita Foley Final Resting Place Pleasant Hill Cemetery Dunlap, Iowa posted with permission from: Fouts Funeral Home Woodbine - Dunlap, IA www.foutsfuneralhome.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Christiansen, Weber, Blanton, Rumbaugh, Mareschal, Hauff, Standish, Grote Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/3200 Message Board Post: Leona Frances Christiansen, 78, of Fallbrook, Calif., died of cancer Thursday, Sept. 28, 2006 at her home. Leona Weber Christiansen, daughter of Peter and Julie Weber, was born August 6, 1928 in Dunlap, Iowa. Before she was married Phil Christiansen and moved to California, she worked in the office of Dr. C. W. Byrnes in Dunlap. She lived in Fallbrook, Calif. For 36 years. She was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church and the Joslyn Senior Center. These are a few of her favorite things: kissing Phil, grandchildren, angels, playing 500 or euchre, baking bread with "Robin Hood" flour, having tea parties, wearing hats, sewing polka dot matching outfits, painting, gardening, having company over, designing houses, making sugar cookies and apple pies, a well deserved martini, planting seeds, dancing, watching Little League games, camping. Leona was preceded in death by her husband, Philip John Christiansen in 2003; her parents; two sons, David H. Christiansen in 2003 and Mich! ael P. Christiansen in 1986; three brothers, James L. Weber, Harvey Weber and Earl Weber. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, John and Julie Christiansen of Greeley, Colo., Peter Christiansen of Garden Grove, Calif., Jim and Marlene Christiansen of Fallbrook, Calif., Paul and Karen Christiansen of Kingman, Ariz., Dixie Blanton of Fallbrook, Calif., and Patty Lu Christiansen of Paso Robles, Calif; daughters and sons-in-law, Carol and Terry Rumbaugh of Temecula, Calif., Patti and Michael Mareschal, Cyndi and Tim Hauff, and Cammy and Dennis Standish, all of Fallbrook, Calif; brother, Marvin Weber of Torrance, Calif.; sister, Pearl Grote of Fallbrook, Calif.; 29 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Fallbrook, Calif., at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7. Interment followed at Fallbrook Masonic Cemetery. The family suggests donations to Peter's Catholic Community Church building fund, 450 S. Stagecoach Lane, Fallbrook, Calif. 92028. Respectfully submitted for other researchers. ©The Dunlap Reporter 2006

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Poitevin, Wiggins, Sharp Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/3199 Message Board Post: Funeral services for Frances Poitevin of Woodbine were held at Fouts Funeral Home in Woodbine Saturday, October 14, 2006 at 1 p.m. with Rev. Shurmaine McAlpine officiating. Musicians were Margaret Cotton, Bill Hutcheson and Max Poe. Selections were "How Great Thou Art" and "In the Garden." Interment was made at Dow City Cemetery in Dow City. Pallbearers were John Benedickt, Scott Ganzhorn, Forrest Johnson, Dwight Mills, Ralph Pauley, Dennis Sharp. Frances Darlene Poitevin was born September 2, 1913, to Leslie and Emma (Wiggins) Poitevin at her parent's home near Dow City, Iowa. Frances graduated from Dow City High School in 1932 and attended college in Cedar Falls for one year. She spent a number of years working in La Jolla, California, Seattle, Wash., and several summers in North East Harbor, Maine as a maid. While living in Maine, she was given a ride to the store by John D. Rockefeller. However, she didn't realize who he was until after the ride. She returned to Woodbine in 1959, living with and helping her parents. Her father died in 1960 and her mother in 1975. Frances was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Woodbine. She loved her flowers and her garden. She had around 80 peony plants; with her first one given to her by Herbert White in 1966. He gave her some lilacs the same year. Frances died on Tuesday, October 10, 2006, at Rose Vista Nursing Home in Woodbine, Iowa at the age of 93 years, one month, and eight days. Frances was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Howard; three sisters, Mildred, Grace, and Lois; and niece, Barbara. She is survived by her sister, Ferne Sharp of Woodbine, Iowa; nine nieces and nephews; and many other friends. Respectfully submitted for other researchers ©The Dunlap Reporter 2006

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Brandriff Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/3198 Message Board Post: Missouri Valley Times, July 18, 1889 Pg 9, Col. 7 Died In Mo. Valley, Harrison County, Iowa, Sunday morning, July 14, 1889, Ephram Brandriff, age 67. The deceased was born in New Jersey in 1822, and came west in 1861, stopping in Omaha, Neb., in which place he remained until 1864 when he moved to this county and settled on a large farm near Modale, where he continued to reside until his health begain to fail him, and last year he concluded to leave the farm and moved to this city, having bought the beautiful home of B. F. Blythe, on McGavern street where he died. He had been a sufferer with that terrible disease known as Bright's disease, and for some months his family and friends had lost hope in his recovery. He was a man of high moral character, having the respect of all who knew him, and died regretted by the entire community. The funeral took place from his late residence, conducted by Rev. J. B. Murch, of the Baptist Church,and his body was followed to its last resting place in the Calhoun Cemetery, by a large number o! f relatives and friends. Submitters note: Ephraim Brandriff headstone is actually in the Brandriff family plot in Rose Hill Cemetery, Misssouri Valley, IA. I do not know if he was buried at Calhoun cemetery, and then moved later or not. His headstone can be seen at www.iowagravestones.org within the next cple of days. Respectfully submitted for other researchers.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Tripp, Russ, Maynard, Brandriff Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/3197 Message Board Post: The Missouri Valley Times, August 3, 1893 Martha F. Tripp, widow of the late Holden Tripp, of Dryden, Lapiere (Lapeer) county, Michigan, died Wednesday night. She was born in the City of New York in the year 1811. The funeral will be from the reisdence of her daughter, Hattie E. Brandriff, on McGavern street. Services at the house at 3 o'clock on Friday afternoon. Submitters notes: Martha F. Tripp's maiden name was Russ, she 1st married Valorus Maynard, and had two children, Harriet Eliza & William Wirt Maynard. She married 2nd Holden Tripp. She is buried in the Brandriff family plot in Rose Hill cemetery, Missouri Valley, IA Respectfully submitted for other researchers.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/3196 Message Board Post: Kenneth Fulfs ©Daily Nonpareil 10/16/2006 Kenneth Fulfs, age 64, of Missouri Valley, Iowa, passed away Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006, at Immanuel Medical Center in Omaha, Neb. Survivors include wife, Karen, of Missouri Valley; son, Perry Fulfs and wife Holly, of Seattle, Wash.; daughter, Deanna Radcliff and husband Dan, of Palmyra, Va.; brother, Ben Fulfs, of Missouri Valley; stepsons, Gail Hatcher and wife Cheryl, of Council Bluffs, Monte Hatcher and wife Michelle, of Logan; three grandchildren; and seven step-grandchildren. Visitation with the family will be held Tuesday, from 6 until 8 p.m. With a prayer service at 7 p.m. At the Hennessey-Aman Funeral Home in Missouri Valley, Iowa. Funeral service will be Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. At Church of Christ, Missouri Valley. Final Resting place in Grange Cemetery, Crescent, Iowa. The family invites you to a time of fellowship at the Eagles in Missouri Valley following the committal service. Memorials to the Joint Memorial Team C/O Eagles FOE 3876.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/3179.1 Message Board Post: Herald Observer & Woodbine Twiner Beverly J. Weed 10/11/2006 Beverly J. Weed, 74, of Omaha, died there Sept. 30. Funeral service was held Oct. 6 at 11 a.m. at Christ Community Church in Omaha. Beverly was born in Harrison County July 4, 1932. She was preceded in death by her husband Dwight Weed; sisters Vonda and LaVonne. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Alan L. and Heather Weed; grandsons Jacob and Samuel, all of Omaha; sister Joyce Stahl of Harlan; other relatives and many friends. Memorials may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Arrangements were by Heafey-Heafey-Hoffman-Dworak-Cutler Funeral Home.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/3195 Message Board Post: Anna Pearl Lantry ©Daily Nonpareil 10/15/2006 Anna Pearl Lantry, age 87, Passed away October 13, 2006 at Jennie Edmundson Hospital. Pearl was born October 20, 1918 to Luther and Bertha (Ahart) Piper. She was a member of the Midwestern Baptist Church and also attended the Open Door Baptist Church. Pearl was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald; son, Merrill LaGene Lantry; two brothers; and one sister. Pearl will be sadly missed by her children, Gerald, Doug, David, Myrna Tankersley and Shelda Lantry; numerous grandchildren; sister, Pauline O'Dell; brother, Junior Piper; and host of niece, nephews, family and friends. Visitation will be held 6:00-8:00 P.M. Tuesday at Henry-Livingston Funeral Home. Celebration of life funeral service will be 10:30 A.M. Wednesday at the funeral home. Interment to follow at Woodbine Cemetery in Woodbine, IA.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/3194 Message Board Post: Roger H. Studebaker ©Daily Nonpareil 10/15/2006 Roger H. Studebaker, age 49 of Council Bluffs passed Away October 13, 2006. Roger was born August 27, 1957 in Council Bluffs to the Late Harry and Wilma Poore Studebaker. He graduated >From Lewis Central High School in 1976 and Lincoln Technical Institute in 1978. Roger had worked at Kmart And Dollar General in Retail Management. Survivors include sisters, Mrs. Wesley (Shirley) Walker, Mrs. Virgil (Jan) Steenbock, Diane Rounds, Mrs. Joe (Susan) Moser all of Council Bluffs, Mrs. Bud (Marilyn) Butler of Coos Bay, OR, Mrs. Dennis (Alice) Erickson of Crown Point, IN, Mrs. Howard (Linda) DeWild of Allison, Iowa; Brothers, Edward and wife Sherry of Denison, Iowa, Dennis of Portland, OR; 22 nieces and nephews, 23 Great nieces and nephews. Prayer service Monday, 6:00 P.M. with visitation to follow until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Funeral services Tuesday, 11:00 A.M. at funeral home. Luncheon to follow at Bethany Presbyterian Church. Interment Bethel Cemetery in Logan, Iowa. Cortege to cemetery will leave Bethany Presbyterian Church at 2:00 P.M. Family suggest memorials to Hospice House, 7415 Cedar Street, Omaha, NE.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Purcell Shannon Schneider Cohrs Barsby Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/3193 Message Board Post: Newspaper unknown probably Woodbine Twiner Feb 1968 SERVICES HELD SATURDAY FOR WALLACE PURCELL, 55 Final rites were held Saturday, Feb 17, from the First Christian Church in Woodbine, for Wallace R. Purcell, 55, who passed away Febraury 14. Elder Francis Harper Sr. and Rev. Milton Dawson officiated at the services. Music was furnished by Ray Sauvain, with Mrs. James Cotton as organist,. Bearers were Morris Gage, Howard McLaughlin, W. W. Lowrey, Dwayne Walker, William Smith and Norman Hulsebus. Interment was in the Woodbine cemetery. Wallace Rolland Purcell was born May 26, 1912 to Joe Francis and Oma Shannon Purcell near Glenwood. He lived near the Woodbine areea most of his childhood and you adult years, and graduated from Woodbine High School in the spring of 1930. On July 31, 1935 he married Angie Schneider, daughter of Lawrence and Emma Schneider. One daughter, Linda, and three sons, Larry, Jerry and Lynn were born to this union. Wallace lived nearly all of his adult life in Woodbine. He passed away on February 14, 1968, at the Jennie Edmundson Hospital, Council Bluffs, after many years of serious illness. Survivors include his father, Joe F. Purcell; two sisters, Mrs Elmer Cohrs and Mrs. Cyril Barsby; a brother, Carl; his wife Angie; daughter, Linda; sons, Larry, Jerry and Lynn; two granddaughters; two grandsons, many other relatives and friends.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/3183.1 Message Board Post: Paul F. Kuen October 25, 1930 - October 7, 2006 Service: Friday, October 13, 2006 1:30 PM Graveside Services Magnolia Cemetery Magnolia, IA Paul F. Kuen was born October 25, 1930, to Frances and Wilma (Point) Kuen in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Paul was a playful and sensitive boy and wanted to make sure everyone was happy. His parents nicknamed him “Doug.” Paul served his country and enlisted in the United States Army during the Korean War. This war changed his life forever. After his honorable discharge he was admitted into the Mental Institution in Norwalk, Iowa. He was transferred to the Veteran’s Home in Knoxville, Iowa and on January 16, 2002, Paul was transferred to Westmont Care Center in Logan, Iowa. Paul enjoyed his life at Westmont. He took his job very seriously in making other people smile. He liked to surprise the employees by giving them “gifts” of apples, pop, cards, and the most treasured gift of all, his smile. He loved music of all types and he enjoyed playing the guitar and singing ~ especially the song “You are my Sunshine.” This song will always echo in the halls of Westmont. Paul died on Saturday, October 7, 2006, at Community Memorial Hospital in Missouri Valley, Iowa attaining the age of 75 years 11 months, and 12 days. Paul was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Bill Kuen ~ who also served his country for three terms during the Viet Nam War dieing at the age of 38 years old from Agent Orange. Paul is survived by his sister, Vernell Klemp of Henderson, Nevada; and many other relatives and friends. Graveside Service 1:30 PM Friday, October 13, 2006 Magnolia Cemetery ~ Magnolia, Iowa Officiant Dean Gaines Memorial Service 2:30 PM Friday, October 13, 2006 Westmont Care Center ~ Logan, Iowa posted with permission from: Fouts Funeral Home Woodbine - Dunlap, IA www.foutsfuneralhome.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/3184.1 Message Board Post: Frances Darlene Poitevin September 2, 1913 - October 10, 2006 Visitation: Friday, October 13, 2006 1:00 PM until 8:00 PM Family will receive friends 7:00 PM until 8:00 PM Fouts Funeral Home 5th & Normal Street Woodbine, IA 51579 Service: Saturday, October 14, 2006 1:00 PM Fouts Funeral Home 5th & Normal Streets Woodbine, IA 51579 Frances Darlene Poitevin was born September 2, 1913, to Leslie and Emma (Wiggins) Poitevin at her parent’s home near Dow City, Iowa. Frances graduated from Dow City High School in 1932 and attended college in Cedar Falls for one year. She spent a number of years working in La Jolla, California, Seattle, Washington and several summers in North East Harbor, Maine as a maid. While living in Maine, she was given a ride to the store by John D. Rockefeller. However, she didn’t realize who he was until after the ride. She returned to Woodbine in 1959, living with and helping her parents. Her father died in 1960 and her mother in 1975. Frances was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Woodbine. She loved her flowers and her garden. She had around 80 peony plants; with her first one given to her from Herbert White in 1966. He gave her some lilacs the same year. Frances died on Tuesday, October 10, 2006, at Rose Vista Nursing Home in Woodbine, Iowa at the age of 93 years, one month, and eight days. Frances was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Howard; three sisters, Mildred, Grace, and Lois; and niece Barbara. She is survived by her sister, Ferne Sharp of Woodbine, Iowa; nine nieces and nephews; and many other friends. Funeral Services Fouts Funeral Home Woodbine, Iowa Saturday, October 14, 2006, at 1:00 PM Clergy Rev. Shurmaine McAlpine Musicians Margaret Cotton Bill Hutcheson Max Poe Selections “How Great Thou Art” “In the Garden” Pall Bearers John Benedickt, Scott Ganzhorn, Forrest Johnson, Dwight Mills Ralph Pauley, Dennis Sharp Final Resting Place Dow City Cemetery Dow City, Iowa posted with permission from: Fouts Funeral Home Woodbine - Dunlap, IA www.foutsfuneralhome.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/3174.1 Message Board Post: Peggy Ann Turner Logan Herald-Observer, Logan, IA 51546 Woodbine Twiner, Woodbine, IA 51579 10/11/2006 Peggy Ann Turner, 55, of Missouri Valley, passed away Sept. 30, 2006 at her residence. Funeral services were held Oct. 4 at 10 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Missouri Valley with Pastor Gerald Firby officiating. Organist was Barb Sherer and vocalist David Dickinson. Selections were, "Amazing Grace" and "In the Garden." Honorary casket bearer was Richard Walentine. Casket bearers were Freddy Turner, David Klutts, Lynn Kline, Dean Fuller, Kelly Turner and Devin Walentine. Final resting place was Oaklawn Cemetery in Oakland. Peggy was born April 22, 1951 in Council Buffs to Donald and Barbara (Olesen) Turner. She attended and graduated in 1969 from the Oakland High School in Oakland. Peggy attended Iowa State and graduated in 1973 with a degree in communications. She was employed with WOWT in Omaha, Neb. She attended Buena Vista College and attained her teaching degree. Peggy taught school in the Omaha Public Schools and the Missouri Valley Public Schools, where she taught special education in the middle school. She attended Dana College in Blair, Neb. Where she earned her masters degree. Peggy enjoyed her dogs, cooking, decorating for the holidays and riding in the Model A Club. Survivors include her son Garrett Klutts and wife Melissa of Missouri Valley; mother Barbara Huff of Oakland; sister Debby Walentine and husband Richard of Ft. Calhoun, Neb.; brothers Fred Turner of Omaha, Neb., Kelly Turner and wife Dawn of Oakland; many nieces and nephews. The Hennessey-Aman Funeral Home in Missouri Valley was in charge of the arrangements.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/3192 Message Board Post: Joseph A. Biederman ©Daily Nonpareil 10/12/2006 Joseph A. Biederman, age 86, of Logan, Iowa, died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2006, at the Community Memorial Hospital in Missouri Valley, Iowa. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis, of Logan, Iowa; sons, Roger, Jerry, Jeff, all of Logan, Jim and wife Debbie, of Onawa, Iowa; daughter, Paula Wilson, of Underwood, Iowa; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sisters, Alda Price, of Council Bluffs, Hilda Iverson, of Sioux City, Iowa, Phyllis Delf, of Council Bluffs. Visitation with the family will be held from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday at the Logan Memorial Chapel in Logan, Iowa. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Logan Memorial Chapel. Inurnment will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Magnolia, Iowa.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/3191 Message Board Post: George 'Mick' Sarratt ©Daily Nonpareil 10/12/2006 George "Mick" Sarratt, 84, died on Oct. 10, 2006, in Phoenix, Ariz, after an extended illness. Mick was born in Grand Island, Neb., on Feb. 13, 1922, to George Francis and Mabel (Harding) Sarratt. Mick was raised and lived, until his retirement, in Council Bluffs and Crescent, Iowa, and moved to Phoenix in 1988. While in Iowa, Mick was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corp in 1941 and enlisted in the U.S. Army in September 1942. He served as a sergeant in the 750th Tank battalion during their campaigns in the Ardennes, Rhineland, Central Europe. His Battalion helped to liberate the Nordhausen concentration camp on April 10, 1945, a day he never forgot. Mick worked most of his adult life in Iowa, operating cranes and other heavy equipment, and he was a proud member of Council Bluffs Local 234 Union of Operating Engineers. He farmed near Crescent, Iowa, for many years. When he bought his farm in the 1960s, he was surprised to learn that it had once belonged to his great-grandfather Benjamin Harding, an early Iowa pioneer. Mick was an avid hunter and outdoors man, a! nd he most loved the mountains around New Castle, Colo., where he spent many happy hunting trips. His wife, Lucille, predeceased him in February 2006. He leaves to mourn his passing two daughters, Marcia McGinn (Barry) and Mona Knight of Phoenix, grandchildren Megan Fairchild (Kirk) of North Carolina, and Jason Knight of Denver, also great-granddaughter, McKenna Pierce of North Carolina; brother, Mannie (Joan) Sarratt and sister, Betty (Jack) Cummings; sister-in-law, Jennie Sarratt of Council Bluffs, several nieces and nephews, and many friends. Mick chose to be cremated and his remains taken to Colorado. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The National Wildlife Federation. Memorial stones will be placed at Hazel Dell Cemetery, Crescent, Iowa, for Mick and Lucy Sarratt.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Spriggs, Corey, Grant, Hough, Bloodworth Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/3190 Message Board Post: Carolyn "Carol" Spriggs, age 65, of Omaha, Neb., passed away Friday, Oct. 6, 2006. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 10, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Omaha at 11 a.m. Interment was made at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Preceding her in death were her husband, Charles; her parents, Ivan and Elsie "Lela" Corey; daughter, Kim Spriggs and grandson, Brent Grant. Survivors include her two sons, Ed (Chris) Hough and Tony (Cindy) Spriggs; daughters, Tammy (George) Grant and Trish (Rodney) Bloodworth; brothers, Ray Corey and Ed Corey; Grandchildren, Brooke, Nicole, Joey, Brandy, Chad, Gene, Westly, Chelsea, Maria, Josh, Katlin. Respectfully submitted for other researchers. ©The Dunlap Reporter 2006