This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Brock, Dixon, McAdams, Karmann, Dean Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/2102 Message Board Post: Karla Jean Brock-Karmann April 09, 2004 Funeral services for Karla Jean Brock-Karmann, 56, of Omaha, Neb., were held Tuesday, April 6; 2004 at Underwood Hills Presbyterian Church in Omaha. Interment was made at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Dunlap. She died April 2, 2004 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Neb. Karla Jean was preceded in death by her father, Robert C. Brock. Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Kelle Jean and Douglas McAdams, Kimberlee Ann Karmann; four grandchildren, Ashleye Dawn, Dawson Eugene, Molly Jean, Cloe Kristine; mother, Doris Brock of Dunlap; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Gary Dean and Vivian Brock, Gerald and Kathy Brock; many nieces; nephews; other family and friends. Karla Jean, daughter of Robert C. and Doris (Dixon) Brock, was born July 26, 1947 at Logan. Karla Jean was a clerk at the University of Nebraska Medical Center for many years. Respectfully submitted for other researchers ©The Dunlap Reporter 2004

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Adams, McDunn, Fornia, Bissen, Kramer, Krajicek, McHugh, Wettengel Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/2101 Message Board Post: Mary Katherine Adams April 09, 2004 Mary Katherine (McDunn) Adams was born August 6, 1908 to parents, Olive (Fornia) and Francis P. McDunn in Woodbine, Iowa. She grew up in the Woodbine area and graduated from St. Joseph Catholic School in Dunlap. On May 21, 1927, she married Daniel Adams. The couple farmed near Dunlap and they were blessed with three children. Dan died on July 7, 1972. Mary moved into Woodbine until 1995 at which time she moved to Lake View. Mary was a member of the Jolly Neighbors Club. She loved to garden and she really enjoyed the beautiful flowers. Mary died on Sunday, April 4, 2004 at Black Hawk Lifecare Center in Lake View reaching the age of 95 years, seven months and 29 days. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband; daughter, Marjorie Bissen; son, John Adams; son-in-law, Donald Bissen; three brothers, Edward, Francis and Charles McDunn; grandson, John Adams, Jr.; and great-grandchildren, Joey Kramer, Jason Krajicek and Caryn McHugh. She is survived by her son, Bob Adams and his wife Marva of Lake View; daughter-in-law, Margaret Adams of Omaha, Neb.; special niece, Bobbie Wettengel of Omaha, Neb.; 19 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; 18 great-great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial was held at Fouts Funeral Home in Woodbine on Wednesday, April 7, 2004. Rev. Paul Strittmatter was celebrant for the 10 a.m. service. Musician was Loie McElwain. Vocalists were Sue Benedickt who sang "Ave Maria" and Pastor Ken and Christine McMillen who sang "Amazing Grace" and "Mansion Over the Hill Top." Interment was made at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Dunlap. Pallbearers were David Muff, Luke Muff, Rich Muff, Willie Krajicek, Lonnie Malone, Jr., Jerry Thompson. Fouts Funeral Home in Woodbine was in charge of arrangements. Respectfully submitted for other researchers ©The Dunlap Reporter 2004

Daily Nonpareil Council Bluffs IA April 7th, 2004 Gary Lee Baker Sr., 40, of Logan died April 5 at Community Memorial Hospital in Missouri Valley. Survivors include his sons, Gary Jr. and Trent, both of Logan; daughter, Amanda of Logan; mother, Opal of Logan; sisters, Rose Vorthmann and husband, Ron, of Honey Creek, Shirley Potter of Omaha, Becky Guarino and husband, Sam, of Beebeetown, Shelly Willard and husband, Jim, of Logan; brothers, Gene Baker of Beebeetown, Dale Baker and wife, Susie, of Logan and Gail Baker of Omaha; many relatives and friends. Visitation with the family will be Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Logan Memorial Chapel in Logan. Services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Grange Cemetery in Honey Creek.

The first HCGS meeting was originally scheduled for this saturday April 10th. The meeting has been rescheduled for Saturday April 17th at 12:30 in Woodbine.

Daily Nonpareil Council Bluffs IA April 6th 2004 LOGAN - Iona Bond DeWitt, 86, of Logan died April 5 at the Westmont Care Center in Logan. Survivors include her son, Don DeWitt and wife, LuRay, of Durango, Colo; daughter, Linda Thomas of Omaha; sisters, Mary Jo Fountain of Lincoln, Neb., Berneil Faubian of El Cajon, Calif., Vivian Scheel of Phoenix, Ariz.; brother, Rex Fetter of Logan; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation with the family will be tonight from 6 to 8 at Logan Memorial Chapel in Logan. Services will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. at United Methodist Church in Logan. Burial will be in Logan Cemetery in Logan.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wilcox, Shick, Bork, Jackson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/2100 Message Board Post: Sidney E. Wilcox, 94 April 05, 2004 Longtime Missouri Valley High School mentor Sidney E. Wilcox, 94, Missouri Valley, died March 24 at Alegent Health Community Memorial Hospital. Sidney was born Oct. 31, 1909, in Bradshaw, Neb., to Hugh and Etta (Shick) Wilcox. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School, Council Bluffs, and attended Simpson College, Indianola; and the University of South Dakota, where he earned his master's degree in music. Sidney married Evelyn Bork, June 4, 1936, in Sioux Falls, S.D. He taught school in Hamburg, College Springs, Paulina and Carroll systems, before moving to Missouri Valley in 1950. He taught at MVHS until his retirement. Sidney was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Missouri Valley; Valley Lodge, AF & AM, Order of the Eastern Star and was a Shriner. He enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, fishing, hunting and gardening. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1982. Survivors include his daughter, Sydney Jackson and her husband, George, Modale; son, Arnold Wilcox and his wife, Geraldine, Ralston, Neb.; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Jocquina Wilcox, Council Bluffs; and Roberta Wilcox, Broomfield, Colo. A Masonic Service was held March 28 at the Hennessey-Aman Funeral Home, Missouri Valley, with family visitation following. Funeral Services were held March 29 at the funeral home, Pastor Bob Dagit, officiant. Organist was Genelle Riesland. Honorary bearers were William Lundeen and Ed Pitt. Casket bearers were Ray Pike, Alan Guern, George Winther, Hugh Wilcox, Kenton Wilcox, and Justin Gochenour. Interment was in Ridgewood Cemetery, Council Bluffs. Respectfully submitted for other researchers ©MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES - NEWS 2004

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Nelson, Boyd, Crossett, Richardson, Brunow Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/2099 Message Board Post: Merlyn E. Nelson, 90 April 05, 2004 Merlyn Edward Nelson, 90, Missouri Valley, died March 28 at Longview Home. He was born in Tilden, Neb. He was employed as a mechanic at United Airlines for 33 years, retiring in 1974. Merlyn was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle; brother, Lyle; and sisters, Audrey and Arlene. Survivors include his daughter, Brenda Boyd, Council Bluffs; sister, Ellen Crossett, Valentine, Neb.; grandchildren, Deborah Richardson, Patricia Boyd, Jody Brunow, Wendy Richardson, Jessica Boyd, Travis Brunow, Christine Brunow; great-great-granddaughter, Trinitie Brunow. Funeral Services were held March 30 at the McCurdy Funeral Home, Council Bluffs, the Rev. Mark Heath, officiant. Interment was to be in Las Vegas, Nev. Memorials may be offered to the Alzheimer's Association. Respectfully submitted for other researchers ©MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES - NEWS 2004 Back to top

Daily Nonpareil Council Bluffs IA Apr 4th 2004 Karla Jean Brock-Karmann, 56, died April 2 in Omaha. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert C. Brock. Survivors include two daughters, Kellee Jean McAdams and husband, Douglas, and Kimberlee Ann Karmann; grandchildren Ashleye Dawn, Dawson Eugene, Molly Jean and Cloe Kristine McAdams; mother, Doris Brock; two brothers, Gary Dean Brock and wife, Vivian, and Gerald Brock and wife, Kathy; many nieces and nephews and other family and friends. Visitation will be Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at John A. Gentleman 72nd Street Chapel in Omaha. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Underwood Hills Presbyterian Church in Omaha. Burial will be in Pleasant Hills Cemetery in Dunlap.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/0k.2ADE/263.363.700.1 Message Board Post: I am researching the Beaman Families of Harrison County, Iowa. Some of the names that you have posted are children of James F. Gamet and Minnie May Beaman of Harrison County, Iowa. Birdie's maiden name was Robinson. I would love to have copies of these photos. Please contact me.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/0k.2ADE/263.363.700 Message Board Post: I do ebay, and I was getting ready to list some old photographs on there. The photos I have I believe are from the line you are looking for. I sold a Harrison County Biographical history book that came with the photos. I have alot of photos that I bought at auction. Some of them have names, some do not. Some of the names on the photos are Ray Gamet and Stella Brunton, Evert and Birdie Gamet (and children), Clarence Gamet, David Gamet, Phillip Silsby (newspaper from war), R. E. McKean, Sherwood. If any of the names sound familiar let me know.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hansen, Wolsmann, Follen, Gerahart, Genrk, Fauss Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/2098 Message Board Post: Lila L. Hansen, 79 April 02, 2004 Lila L. Hansen, 79, Blair, died March 22, 2004, at Memorial Community Hospital, Blair. Lila L. (Wolsmann) Hansen was born July 20, 1924, in rural Kennard, Neb. to Soren and Clara (Follen) Wolsmann. She was baptized Nov. 2, 1924, and confirmed June 20, 1937, at Emmaus Lutheran Church. She graduated from Kennard High School. February 26, 1947, she married Albert Hansen. Mrs. Hansen was a lifelong resident of the Kennard and Blair area. She was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church of Orum, Neb., and volunteered at the Washington County Food Pantry and the blood bank, and spent time visiting with residents and staff at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Blair. She loved being with her family, playing pinochle with friends, and spending time in her garden. She is survived by her husband, Albert (Bud) Hansen; son and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Joyce Hansen, Blair; daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Marty Gearhart, Missouri Valley; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, John and Betty Wolsmann, Blair; sister, Roma Gehrk, Blair; and sister and brother-in-law, Mary Ann and Roy Fauss, Nickerson, Neb. Funeral Services were March 25 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Orum, Neb. Interment was in the Blair Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Immanuel Lutheran Church at Orum and the Blair Rescue Squad. Campbell-Aman Funeral Home, Blair, was in charge of arrangements. Respectfully submitted for other researchers. ©MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES - NEWS 2004

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Morgan, Harmer, Mill, Moltmann Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/2097 Message Board Post: Laviece E. Morgan, 93 April 02, 2004 Laviece Elizabeth Morgan, 93, Logan, died March 20 at Westmont Care Center, Logan. Laviece was born Nov. 7, 1910 in Glenwood to Robert and Clay (Harmer) Morgan. She grew up as an Iowa farm girl and graduated from Glenwood High School. After graduating from Iowa State University, Ames, she began teaching in Whiting. Laviece moved to Ames and taught there until 1952 when she moved to Logan where she taught until her retirement. One of her former students said, "Miss Morgan was the best teacher I ever had." She was loved by all. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Roberta; and brother, Alfred. Survivors include: sister, Dorothy Alice Mill, Arlington, Va.; and a nephew, Karl Moltmann, Portland, Ore. Funeral Services were held March 24 at the Logan Memorial Chapel, Pastor Connie Beck, officiant. Pianist was Lori Cohrs. Casket bearers were Dion Pitt, Chris Hartwig, Rick Powell and Roger Seeley. Interment was in the Logan Cemetery. Respectfully submitted for other researchers. ©MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES - NEWS 2004

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Griffis, Matranga, Friend, Schultz, Kizer, Williams, Melvin, Goldman, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/2096 Message Board Post: Anthony R. Griffis, 64 April 02, 2004 Anthony R. (Tony) Griffis, 64, Modale, died March 21 at Alegent Health Community Memorial Hospital, Missouri Valley. Anthony was born Oct. 20, 1939 at Maricopa, Calif. to Ethmer R. and Maybelle F. (Matranga) Griffis. he graduated from the Bakersfield (Calif.) High School, and served as a Captain with the Merchant Marine. He was married to Linda Friend, April 9, 1979 in Las Vegas, Nev. He was employed by N.P. Dodge Real Estate Co., Missouri Valley. Anthony enjoyed sailing, reading, wine and was a W.W. II buff. Survivors include: His wife, Linda, Modale; children, Toni Schultz, Folsom, Calif.; Vicki Kizer, Apple Valley, Calif.; Cory Williams, Stanton; Tammy Melvin, Carthage, N.C.; Tracy Goldman, Ventura, Calif.; brother, Greg Griffis, Walnut Grove, Calif.; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral; Services were held March 25 at Hennessey-Aman Funeral Home, Missouri Valley, Pastor Robert H. Kruempel of St. Paul Lutheran Church, officiant. Military honors were conducted by Julius F. Muller Post, American Legion, Missouri Valley. Respectfully sumbitted for other researchers. ©MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES - NEWS 2004

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Grady, Jump, Moran, Kyreakakis, Burress, Bledsoe, Tatge, Snethen, McLeay, Tedesco Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/2095 Message Board Post: Wendell Grady April 02, 2004 Wendell Grady was born June 21, 1920, near Dunlap, Iowa, to parents James E. and Mary E. (Jump) Grady. He attended St. Joseph Catholic School and graduated in 1937. He then began farming with his parents. On January 5, 1946, he married Dolores Moran at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Council Bluffs. The couple lived and farmed Wendell's family farm. He was the fourth generation to farm the land. Wendell was a member of the St. Patrick's Catholic Church. He enjoyed raising cattle and going on fishing trips. He will be remembered for his quick wit and his sense of humor. Wendell died on Sunday, March 28, 2004, at his farm home near Dunlap (the same farm upon which he was born) at the age of 83 years, nine months and seven days. Preceding in him death were his parents and three brothers, Hilton, Norbert and Robert Grady. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Dolores Grady of Dunlap; seven children, Pat Grady of Logan, Rosemary Grady and husband John Kyreakakis of Logan, Dr. Ann and Wayne Burress of the Netherlands, Suzanne Grady of Fort Myers, Fla., Jim Grady and wife Jane of Dunlap, Sara Grady and husband Robert Bledsoe of Phoenix, Ariz., Maureen Grady-Tatge and husband George Tatge III of Atlanta, Ga.; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three first cousins, Madeline Snethen of Council Bluffs, Dr. John McLeay of Omaha, Neb., and Mary Tedesco of Council Bluffs and many other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Dunlap Wednesday morning, March 31, 2004 at 10 a.m. with Rev. Paul Strittmatter officiating. Lector was Marvin Kelley and Irish Blessing was given by Ryan Sullivan. Organist was Marilyn Grote and vocalist was Jerry Baldwin. Interment was made at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Dunlap. Pallbearers were Dan Brasel, Eric Burress, Charles Grady, Max Grady, Tim Grady, Jay Schaben. Fouts Funeral Home in Dunlap was in charge of arrangements. ©The Dunlap Reporter 2004

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Jobe, Sturm, Elston Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/2094.1 Message Board Post: I would also be interested in this info. Malinda Jobe remarried in 1882 to John Cadden so she may be buried under that name.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Jobe Moler Elston Decker Sturm Classification: Lookup Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/2094 Message Board Post: I am looking for cemetery inscriptions for my ancestors who died in Harrison Cty: Malinda Jobe b abt 1827 d aft 1901 Jesse Elston b abt 1806 d aft 1880 Hanna Elston b abt 1810 d aft 1880 Samuel Sturm b 1837 d 1902 Abigail Sturm b 1840 d aft 1900 Thank You.

Daily Nonpareil Council Bluffs IA March 31st, 2004 Lonnie G. Sales, 64, of Council Bluffs died of cancer March 29 at home. He was born March 3, 1940, in Council Bluffs to Herbert W. and Gertrude M. (McIntosh) Sales. He was a concrete finisher working out of Local No. 1140 Laborers Union Hall for 40 years. Mr. Sales and his wife, Sharon (Tefft) Sales, were married Nov. 23, 1994. Survivors in addition to his wife include stepsons, Charles Gillespie and wife, Tammie, Donald Gillespie, Terry Gillespie and wife, Della, all of Council Bluffs; sisters, Alice Woods of Fountain Valley, Calif., Betty Morris and husband, Harold, of Pocola, Okla., Beatrice Waldron and husband, Charles, of Pisgah, Alma Clatterbuck and husband, Norman, of Salinas, Calif., Janice Case of Omaha and Lola Alley and husband, Larry, of Mantecca, Calif.; brothers, Johnny Sales and wife, Lillian, of Jacksonville, Fla., Norman Sales of Council Bluffs, Larry Sales and wife, Edith, of Mountain View, Calif., Arthur Sales, Rex Sales and wife, Phyllis, all of Council Bluffs, and Robert Sales and wife, Debra, of Omaha; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; cousins; aunt, Vera Swanger of Council Bluffs. Visitation with the family will be Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. The funeral will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Claude Maddox of Harvest Temple Church of God officiating. Burial will be in Hazel Dell Cemetery. A lunch will follow at Regal Towers. Food may be delivered Friday morning to Regal Towers. Memorials may be offered to the family.

Looking for early obits in Harrison County, 1880's and 1890's. Can someone tell me what are the earliest years available. Are some of these newspapers microfilmed and available by interlibrary loan? Thanks, Charlene

Is there someone who could do a lookup for one obit listed in the online index as: Grandma STREETER 1898 - Missouri Valley Times Newspaper. Thanks so much, Charlene

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Fastner, Thomas, Dieter, Taylor, Tripp, Mart, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/2093 Message Board Post: Pauline (Polly) Fastner, 67 March 22, 2004 Pauline (Polly) Virginia Thomas Fastner, 67, Warsaw, Mo. died March 3 after a long illness. Polly was born in 1936 in Beebeetown to Chester O. and Myrtle M. Thomas, the youngest of six children. She was a graduate of Missouri Valley High School, Class of 1953. She received her certificate in X-ray technology in 1956 from the University of Nebraska-Omaha. Polly was united in marriage to Karl D. Fastner, Nov. 30, 1957. She was baptized in the Lutheran faith in 1959. She was active in various organizations throughout her life. She served as a Republican Committee Woman for Lee's Summit, Mo., in 1970. She also served as President of the Ladies Auxiliary for the Turners Club of Kansas City in 1970. The family lived in Missouri Valley from 1971 through 1978. During this time, Polly worked at Byron Reed Co., Omaha. They returned to Lee's Summit in 1979 and Polly continued her career in real estate, working for various companies, including Coldwell Banker. The Fastners relocated to Warsaw in 1991 and Polly and her husband, Karl, and daughter Melanie, opened the Mule Barn Trade Fair in 1994. The business was sold in 2000 and Polly and Karl retired in the area. Her parents, two sisters, a brother and a son, Karl Thomas, preceded her in death. Polly is survived by her husband, Karl Dieter; daughter, Melanie and her husband, Chris Taylor; and grandchildren, James Christopher, Adrienne Rose and Holly Kay; sisters, Marjorie Tripp, Council Bluffs; Janice Mart, Altoona, their spouses and many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 13 at 2 p.m. at the Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw. The family requests memorials be given to the Twin Lakes Hospice in lieu of flowers. Respectfully submitted for other researchers. ©MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES - NEWS 2004