Posted on: Lee Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/LeeObits/10222 Surname: Dwyer, Servos, Aiken, Landman, Bogle, Enterline ------------------------- Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa The Daily Gate City, Wednesday, Feb 15, 1905 Michael Morris, Aged 84 years, is Dead One of Keokuk's oldest residents, Michael Morris, aged 84 years, died at his home, on K and Reid Streets Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock. His death was due to infirmities of old age. Mr. Morris was born in Ireland and came to this country as a young man. He lived in Iowa for the past 45 years, most of the time being spent in Keokuk. His death will be lamented by many Keokuk people, for he was a man, liked by all his acquaintances, and was a devout member of St. Peter's Catholic Church. The surviving relatives are his wife, Katherine, eight children and thirty-five granchildren. His children are Mrs. Frank Dwyer of Saint Joseph, MO; Miss Katherine Morris, a trained nurse at Saint Joseph, MO; Mrs. John Servos of Mooar; Mrs. John Aiken; Mrs. Peter Landman of this city; Mrs. George Bogle, of Mooar, Mrs. Sherman Enterline of Drummond, OK; and one son, Joseph Morris of this city.

Kara; While I'm thinking of it, how much info have I given you on the Enterlines? I found a bunch of it over the net quite a while back? Too many names and not enough time!!! Gayle ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kara Townsend" <ktown@mn.mediaone.net> To: <IALEE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2001 9:47 PM Subject: [IALEE] Searching for .... > Hi! I am researching the following surnames in Keokuk, Lee Co., IA: > > MORRIS (descendants of Michael and Catherine Mernagh?? Morris); > LANDMAN (descendants of Peter and Mary Morris Landman); > REEVES (descendants of Jesse and Katherine Landman Reeves); > BAIRD (descendants of Harry and Anna Landman Baird); > BOGLE (descendants of George and Jennie Morris Bogle); > PAWSON (descendants of Clarence and Margaret Bogle Pawson); > SERVOS (descendants of John and M. Ellen Morris Servos); > MAERZ (descendants of George and Catharine Servos Maerz); > DWYER (descendants of Francis and Anna Morris Dwyer); > BELL (descendants of Robert and Martha Morris Bell); > MOORE (descendants of C.M. and Elizabeth Bell Moore); > AIKEN (descendants of John and Matilda Morris Aiken); > DOBBS (descendants of William and Georgia Aiken Dobbs); > O'BRIEN (descendants of John and Marjorie Dobbs O'Brien); > ENTERLINE (descendants of Sherman and S. Charlotte Morris Enterline); > BASTIAN (descendants of George and Katie Morris Bastian); > DENNIS (descendants of Leroy and Dora Morris Dennis); > ELWELL (descendants of Marvin and Patience Sandidge Elwell); > KAMMERER (descendants of John and Mary Elwell Kammerer); > HILL (descendants of Grover and Lena Elwell Hill); > SAYLLER (descendants of George and Jane Chapman Sayller); > BLOOM (descendants of Leonard and Bette Sayller Bloom) > > I have quite a bit of info on the above and am looking to connect and share info with others researching these surnames. > > Kara > > > ==== IALEE Mailing List ==== > Family History Resource Page > http://w3.trib.com/~dsaban/family.htm > > ============================== > Search over 1 Billion names at Ancestry.com! > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist1.asp >

Kara: I got your email on the IALEE mailing list. I am wanting to post the obituaries that I have, but can't figure out how to do it. Can you give me a hint? How have ya been? Gayle ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kara Townsend" <ktown@mn.mediaone.net> To: <IALEE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2001 9:47 PM Subject: [IALEE] Searching for .... > Hi! I am researching the following surnames in Keokuk, Lee Co., IA: > > MORRIS (descendants of Michael and Catherine Mernagh?? Morris); > LANDMAN (descendants of Peter and Mary Morris Landman); > REEVES (descendants of Jesse and Katherine Landman Reeves); > BAIRD (descendants of Harry and Anna Landman Baird); > BOGLE (descendants of George and Jennie Morris Bogle); > PAWSON (descendants of Clarence and Margaret Bogle Pawson); > SERVOS (descendants of John and M. Ellen Morris Servos); > MAERZ (descendants of George and Catharine Servos Maerz); > DWYER (descendants of Francis and Anna Morris Dwyer); > BELL (descendants of Robert and Martha Morris Bell); > MOORE (descendants of C.M. and Elizabeth Bell Moore); > AIKEN (descendants of John and Matilda Morris Aiken); > DOBBS (descendants of William and Georgia Aiken Dobbs); > O'BRIEN (descendants of John and Marjorie Dobbs O'Brien); > ENTERLINE (descendants of Sherman and S. Charlotte Morris Enterline); > BASTIAN (descendants of George and Katie Morris Bastian); > DENNIS (descendants of Leroy and Dora Morris Dennis); > ELWELL (descendants of Marvin and Patience Sandidge Elwell); > KAMMERER (descendants of John and Mary Elwell Kammerer); > HILL (descendants of Grover and Lena Elwell Hill); > SAYLLER (descendants of George and Jane Chapman Sayller); > BLOOM (descendants of Leonard and Bette Sayller Bloom) > > I have quite a bit of info on the above and am looking to connect and share info with others researching these surnames. > > Kara > > > ==== IALEE Mailing List ==== > Family History Resource Page > http://w3.trib.com/~dsaban/family.htm > > ============================== > Search over 1 Billion names at Ancestry.com! > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist1.asp >

Hi! I am researching the following surnames in Keokuk, Lee Co., IA: MORRIS (descendants of Michael and Catherine Mernagh?? Morris); LANDMAN (descendants of Peter and Mary Morris Landman); REEVES (descendants of Jesse and Katherine Landman Reeves); BAIRD (descendants of Harry and Anna Landman Baird); BOGLE (descendants of George and Jennie Morris Bogle); PAWSON (descendants of Clarence and Margaret Bogle Pawson); SERVOS (descendants of John and M. Ellen Morris Servos); MAERZ (descendants of George and Catharine Servos Maerz); DWYER (descendants of Francis and Anna Morris Dwyer); BELL (descendants of Robert and Martha Morris Bell); MOORE (descendants of C.M. and Elizabeth Bell Moore); AIKEN (descendants of John and Matilda Morris Aiken); DOBBS (descendants of William and Georgia Aiken Dobbs); O'BRIEN (descendants of John and Marjorie Dobbs O'Brien); ENTERLINE (descendants of Sherman and S. Charlotte Morris Enterline); BASTIAN (descendants of George and Katie Morris Bastian); DENNIS (descendants of Leroy and Dora Morris Dennis); ELWELL (descendants of Marvin and Patience Sandidge Elwell); KAMMERER (descendants of John and Mary Elwell Kammerer); HILL (descendants of Grover and Lena Elwell Hill); SAYLLER (descendants of George and Jane Chapman Sayller); BLOOM (descendants of Leonard and Bette Sayller Bloom) I have quite a bit of info on the above and am looking to connect and share info with others researching these surnames. Kara

Posted on: Lee Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/LeeObits/10220 Surname: Craig ------------------------- >From the Fort Madison Democrat Wednesday Feb. 3, 1886 Jan. 31- Died at her residence in this place Monday Jan. 25,1886. Mrs. John S. Craig Sr Aged 63 years. The death of Mrs. Craig carries away another old settler from our midst. She and her husband landed at Fort Madison on the 4th of April, 1844 and on the 10th came to West Point, where they have since resided. Mrs. Craig was well and favorably known all over Lee county, and the news will cast a gloom over many a heart. She was a member of the Methodist church, having cast her lot with that denomination when but fifteen years of age, and was a faithful member up to the time of her death. She leaves eight children ,and her husband to mourn her loss. The funeral took place from her late residence last Wednesday morning at 10:30. The services being conducted by Rev. Vincent. The family have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement.

Does anyone recognize this family? Link "Lincoln" REED born about 1875 Parents names unknown married Nellie Wilson about 1895 daughter of Hugh Wilson and Sarah Judy Children unknown I would appreciate any help I could get concerning these two families, (plese see other postings) Distant Cousin Cathleen in California

from wilson bible entry. I need help to complete the following. Enos F. PAULSON B. abt 1850 md abt. 1870 D. ? Fa: Unknown Mo: Unknown Wife Viola WILSON B. 1850 D. 1931 Children Unknown Any information is greatly appreciated. Cathleen in California

Posted on: Lee Co. Ia Biographies Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/LeeBios/10081 Surname: BELL, COFFMAN, BUTLER, HERDMAN ------------------------- [Note: I am not related to any of the following people. I found the article in my great-grandmother's scrapbook.] The Plain Dealer, Fort Madison, Lee Co., IA, abt. Oct. 8, 1887: "A Double Wedding. Editor Plain Dealer: Donnelson, October 8. - This little village has been on the qui vive for several weeks in view of a public announcement in church by the pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian church of some feature of special interest in connection with the services to be held on Thursday evening, Oct. 6. Of course the "wise" figured it down [sic] to mean a "wedding in church," a temperance service and all of these. But the arrival in the community a few days previous to Oct. 6, of Mr. J. W. COFFMAN of Saint Lukes, Virginia to see his best girl gave the matter additional prestige, and emphasized the conclusions of many as to the coming event which had cast its shadow before. At a very early hour the church was filled to overflowing. The 7:00 p.m. tram brought the Rev. Will C. HERDMAN to the scene. A short discourse upon the evils of intemperance was delivered at the conclusion of which, the bridal party entered upon their "wedding march" up the aisle, presenting themselves before the alter [sic], thereupon Mr. J. W. COFFMAN and Miss Jennie M. BELL and Mr. Isaac A. BELL and Miss Blanche BUTLER were united in holy matrimony. It was a pleasant occasion, one long to be remembered by all present. The parties to the contract are among the best young people and start out on the voyage of life with omens of a bright future. Numerous handsome presents were displayed at the home of Mr. W. BELL, to which a large number of friends and relatives repaired from the church. All unite in wishing them a success through life."

Posted on: Lee Co. Ia Biographies Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/LeeBios/10079 Surname: SANDERS, SCHINSTOCK, LOHMAN, HELLMAN, LUTZ, SCHOFIELD ------------------------- Taken from Houghton, Iowa 1881-1981 Printed 1981 John G. Sanders FAMILY John G. Sanders was owner and manager of the Sanders Telephone Company. He was the son of Gerhard and Mary Sanders and had five sisters and six brothers. He was born 11-10-1869 in Marion Township just east of Houghton. John Sanders married Catherine Schinstock on May 10, 1900. He died 1-25-1927 and his wife 5-21-1947. They had nine children: Kathryn, born 5-24-1901, married Joe G. Lohman on 10-17-1921, and died 1-17-1969. Their children: Eunice of Moline, IL; Arlene is decease; Eugene of Geneseo, IL; Victor (Gus) of Geneseo, IL; LeRoy of Geneseo, IL; Mrs. Fred (Vera) Oberg of St. Charles, IL. Ceal, born 3-16-1903 married Wm. G. Hellman. She died 6-21-1944. Their children: Mrs. Charles (Jeannette) Holems of Fairfield, IA; Marvin of Houghton; Merlin of Ft. Madison; Mrs. Philip (Janice) Thomas of Ft. Madison. John G. Jr., born 10-17-1904, married Elizabeth Hellman 9-7-1926. He died 8-29-1973. Their children: Sr. Marian Sanders deceased 7-3-1974; Mrs. Robert (Evelyn) Pieper of R.R. Donnellson; Mrs. Roy (Shirley) Goodrum of Hoopeston, IL; Johnita died at the age of two years. Eugene (Gene), born 2-28-1906, of Denver, CO. He married Alice Clark n 11-25-1931. They have one daughter, Mrs. Bob (Joan) Middleton also of Denver. Evelyn, Sister Johnita Sander, born 1-16-1908, lives in San Diego, CA. Arthur W., born 8-26-1912, married Mildred Bagar. He died 3-21-1963. They have an adopted son Paul, address unknown. Mrs. Carl (Marjorie) Lohman of Elkhart, IN, married Carl Lohman on 6-16-1936. They have five children: Mrs. Ronald (Carol) Stuekerjurgen of Houghton; John (Jack) of St. Louis, MO; James of Elkhart, IN; Mrs. Bill (Kathy) Klingle of Layetteville, AK; Mrs. Jeff (Christie) Langenbaugh of North Manchester, IN. Mrs. Everett (Dolores) Lutz of Houghton married Everett Lutz 2-7-1939. They have five children: Mrs. Raymond (Marlene) Bentler of R.R. Salem; Mrs. Jerry (Sandy) Wenz of Salt Lake City, UT; Mrs. Larry (Margie) Stuecker of Pilot Grove; Mrs. Ralph J. (Christie) Dodson of Comanche; Ray of Houghton. Mrs. J.R. (Pauline) Schofield of Marietta, GA was married 7-14-19. They have five children: Sister Maryann (Paulette) of San Francisco, CA; John of Houston, TX; Mrs. Humphry Hassings of Houston, TX; Frank of Marietta, GA; Dottie Ann died at six weeks. Mr. Sanders launched the first telephone company under the name of Mt. Hamill German American Telephone Co. Lines were built to Salem, Donnellson and Cottonwood. It was the first rural telephone company in Lee County. Later the extended lines to Hillsboro, Stockport, Primrose, Argyle and Montrose which made it the largest rural telephone co. in Lee County. In World War I the name was change to J.G. Sanders Telephone Co., which it remained until after his death. Later it was sold to the Iowa and Illinois Telephone Co. Mr. Sanders also operated the first auto wrecking business in Lee Co. It was located in the Jim Conley livery barn. He also organized the men’s choir and played the organ every Sunday for over 20 years even though he never had a music lesson. Mr. And Mrs. Sanders first built and lived in the Mrs. John Nichting home, which originally stood in the place where Mrs. Darlene Bentler’s home is. They built this home in 1917. It was owned by the Sanders family until late 1947 when, after the death of Mrs. Sanders it was sold to Joe Denning. All through their married life, Mrs. Sanders cooked for and roomed both telephone operators and lineman. From the time the girls were old enough until they got married, they were operators and the boys were lineman. John and Art were managers for the two different companies until their deaths.

Posted on: Lee Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/LeeObits/10219 Surname: MERTENS, SANDERS, MEIEROTTO, DENNING, POMBERG, MENKE ------------------------- Obituary Frank Mertens >From a Lee County, Iowa Newspaper Mertens Frank Mertens, a well known, highly respected and prominent farmer of near Cottonwood, passed away at Sacred Heart hospital at Fort Madison Thursday, September 23, 1926, at 10:30 AM, aged 62 years and 12 days. Mr. Mertens had been in the hospital about 10 days and underwent an operation tow days previous to his death. Mr. Mertens was the son of Chris and Christina Mertens and was born on a farm four miles west of St. Paul, Iowa, September 11, 1864, and has been a resident of Lee county all of his life. On January 20, 1890, he was united in marriage to Miss Margaret Sanders at St. James church, St. Paul. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Frank Mertens, four sons, John G. Mertens of near LaCrew; Christian F. Mertens of Cottonwood; Conrad P. Mertens of Fort Madison; Gerard J. Mertens of Cottonwood; two daughters, Cecelia Mertens of Ottumwa; Margaret Mertens at home. Also by one brother, Peter Mertens of near Houghton, and six sisters, Mrs. Chris Meierotto of Houghton; Mrs. John Denning and Mrs. Mary Pomberg, both of West Point; Mrs. John Meierotto of St. Paul; Mrs. Casper Meierotto and Mrs. Wm. Menke, both of near Houghton. One brother, Bernard, whose whereabouts is unknown. Also by three grandchildren. Mr. Mertens was a farmer by occupation, all of his life. For a number of years the family lived on a farm near West Point and moved from here to Cottonwood about sixteen years ago. He was a member of St. John’s church at Houghton. He was a man of honor and his integrity was never questioned by his fellowmen. He was an ideal husband and father and a good neighbor. Funeral services were held at St. John’s church at Houghton Monday morning at 10 o’clock. Solemn requiem mass was celebrated by Rev. Father Adam as celebrant, Rev. Father B. Jacobsmeier of Riverside as a deacon, and Rev. Father Leo Roling of Fort Madison as sub-deacon. Many relatives and friends attended the last rites. The St. John Men’s Society of which the deceased was a member, attended in a body. The remains were interred in the family burial lot in St. John’s cemetery. Six nephews acted as pall bears, C. J. Meierotto, George Denning, Henry Pomberg, Henry Mertens, John Meierotto and John G. Sanders Jr. Those attending from a distance were: Rev. B. Jacobsmeier of Riverside, Rev. Leo Roling of Fort Madison, Conrad Mertens and family of Fort Madison, Cecelia Mertens of Ottumwa, Mr. And Mrs. S. A. Sanders of Keokuk, Miss Mary Sanders of Riverside, Mr. And Mrs. George Wilken of Fort Madison, Theo. Mertens of St. Louis, MO, Mr. And Mrs. Will Millmeyer of Fort Madison.

Posted on: Lee Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/LeeObits/10217 Surname: SANDERS, HUCHTONS, MERTENS, RICE ------------------------- Obituary Gerhard Sanders, Jr. Taken from a Lee County Newspaper Sanders Gerhard Sanders, for more than 60 years a prominent farmer and business man of Lee County, passed away at his home in Wes Point, Tuesday, September 1, 1925, at 7 PM, aged 84 years, 8 months and 2 days. Gerhard Sanders was born in Furstenau, Hanover, Germany, December 29, 1840. When but seventeen years of age, in the fall of 1858, he came to the United States with two of his sisters, they journey being made on a sailing vessel and occupying nine weeks. They landed at New Orleans and came directly to this vicinity and he lived in Lee County over 66 years. On November 20, 1866 he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Huchtons. To this union were born twelve children, all of whom with the mother survive. He is survived by Mrs. Sanders and the following children: Mrs. Frank Mertens of Cottonwood, J. G. Sanders, Joseph Sanders, both of Houghton; Miss Mary Sanders of Riverside, Henry Sanders of Beemer, NB, William Sanders of Mt Hamill, Bernard Sanders of West Point, Chris Sanders of Lindsay, NB, Miss Elizabeth Sanders at home, Mrs. Charles Rice of Bowling Green, MO, Anna Sanders St. Louis, MO, and Stephen Sanders of Keokuk. He is survived by 56 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. The deceased led a very active life up to a year or two ago. Upon his arrival in this country he worked as a farm hand until his marriage. He then got position of his first piece of land. He and his good wife worked hard and prospered, and they were able from time to time to add to his property. He extended the boundaries of his landholdings, mostly around Houghton, until he had 600 acres. He retired from the farm in 1909, having disposed of his land holding, and moved to Fort Madison. While a resident of that city he erected a fine residence on upper Fifth Street. Later he became owner of the Grand Hotel in that city and conducted the same up to a few years ago. Besides the hotel property he had other valuable property holding in that city at the time of his death. Mr. Sanders was well known all over the county and for 20 years was a member of the county board of supervisors. By his strict attention to business and his fair dealings with his fellowmen he gained for himself the esteem of all who came in contact with him. In the home he was a kind, loving and indulgent husband and father. Two years ago the deceased moved to West Point. He was a member of St. Mary’s church. Mr. Sanders was one of the organizers of St. John’s parish at Houghton and gave liberally of his means, and much of his time for the up building of the parish. The funeral services will be held at St. Mary’s church Friday morning at 9 o’clock. Interment will be in the family burial lot in St. John’s cemetery at Houghton. Please omit flowers.

Posted on: Lee Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/LeeObits/10216 Surname: SCHWARTZ, LUTZ, KRUSE, MYER, LAMPE ------------------------- Obituary Julius (Jud) H. Schwartz Taken from the West Point Bee, Lee County, Iowa Julius (Jud) H. Schwartz Julius (Jud) H. Schwartz, 77, West Point, died Monday, December 7, 1992, at Keokuk Area Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born December 25, 1914, in St. Paul, the son of Nick and Margaret Kruse Schwartz. He married Theresa F. Lutz on September 27, 1938, in St. John’s Catholic Church in Houghton. She survives. Mr. Schwartz was a retired oil truck driver and a lifelong resident of the West Point areas. He was a member of the West Point Senior Citizens and St. Mary’s Catholic Church in West Point. Besides his wife, he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Chuck (Darlene) Myers and Mrs. Albert (Viola) Lampe, both of Donnellson; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters. Visitation was after 9 AM Wednesday at Link Funeral Home in West Point, with a Rosary being recited at 3 PM Wednesday and a Christian Wake service following at 7:30 Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Funeral services were held Thursday, December 10, at 10:30 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in West Point with Rev. David Wilkening officiating. Burial was in the Calvary Cemetery in West Point. Casket bearers were Wayne Schwartz, David Lampe, Dan Myers, Nick Schwartz, Ray Lutz and Kenneth Schwartz. A memorial was established, with contributions being left at the funeral home.

Posted on: Lee Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/LeeObits/10214 Surname: Cutler ------------------------- Helping friend find birthmother. Adopted in Keokuk, IA in 1941. Her birth name was Harriet, but last name unknown. Know that her mother's uncle worked for the sheriffs department near Omaha, Nebraska. Mother would have been approximately 18 years old in 1941. Have picture of mother available, but no name. Cutler may have been the person's name who worked for the sheriffs department. He was from Keokuk area.

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Posted on: Lee Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/LeeObits/10213 Surname: THORNBURG, GLASS, HICKS, WARD, PAGE, FROST ------------------------- >From Fairfield newspaper, Clay co., Nebraska dated March 10, 1927, front page, 2nd column: MRS. MARY GLASS Mary Rasetta THORNBURG, daughter of David and Susannah THORNBURG, was born Sept. 26, 1854, at Pilot Grove, Lee Co., Iowa. She passed away March 2nd, at her home in Fairfield, Nebr., age 72 years, 5 months and 4 days. She came with her parents to Nebraska in 1873, and was united in marriage to Jerennah GLASS Sept., 26, 1876. To this union were born six children, four boys, Fred, Elza and Albert of Fairfield and Perle of Lincoln, Nebr. Two girls died in infancy. Her husband preceded her in death twenty-one years. Besides her children she leaves eight grand children and four brothers, John, Henry and Albert THORNBURG of Western, Neb., Ephram THORNBURG of Loveland, Colo. Four sisters--Mrs. Lottie FROST of Fairbury, Nebr., Mrs. Emma HICKS of Des Moines, Iowa; Mrs. Kate WARD of Casper, Wyoming, and Mrs. Rheira PAGE of Geneva, Nebr. Two brothers preceded her in death, Alanzo and Jacob. After the death of her husband, she moved to Fairfield, where she has made her home until death summoned her. She united with the M. E. church in her early girlhood days, and has been a faithful member ever since. She was a faithful and devoted mother and kind and loving neighbor. A large congregation of friends and relatives gathered at the Methodist church Friday afternoon to attend the funeral services. Her pastor conducted the services and a quartette composed of Mrs. Fred HILL, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. LEWIS and Mrs. C. L. LEWIS furnished the music. The body was laid to rest in the Fairfield cemetery. Mr. Henry and Albert GLASS of Western, Nebraska, were here Friday to attend the funeral of their sister, Mrs. Mary GLASS. Mrs. and Mrs. FROST and daughter of Fairbury were called here by the sickness and death of Mrs. FROST’s sister, Mrs. Mary GLASS. Mrs. Emma HICKS of Des Moines, Iowa, was in Fairfield attending the funeral of her sister, Mrs. Mary GLASS. Mr. and Mrs. H. S. PAGE and sons of Geneva, Nebraska, were here to attend the funeral of Mrs. PAGE’s sister, Mrs. Mary GLASS. CARDS OF THANKS We wish to express our sincere thanks to our friends and neighbors for the beautiful flowers, kindness and sympathy shown in the death and burial of our beloved mother.--Fred GLASS and family, E. L. GLASS and family, Mr. and Mrs. Pearl GLASS and Albert GLASS and family. [Mary Rosetta (THORNBURG)GLASS]

Posted on: Lee Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/LeeObits/10211 Surname: THORNBURG, HICKS, COSAND, CUTLER ------------------------- >From “Western Wave”, Western, Saline co., Nebraska, dated March 18, 1937, page 1, column 2: Albert THORNBURG, son of David and Sussanne THORNBURG was born in Lee County, Iowa on October 14, 1866 and departed this life at his home in Western, Nebraska on March 13, 1937 at the age of 70 years, 4 months and 19 days. The family came to Nebraska in 1873 in a covered wagon and located at Western, Nebraska, which at that time was a frontier town having only a post-office, store and blacksmith shop. The family thus being numbered among the pioneers of this section of the country. Albert was one of eleven children, three of whom survive him, two brothers, Ephrian of Loveland, Colorado and Henry of Western, Nebraska and one sister, Mrs. Emma HICKS, of Des Moines, Iowa. In the year 1890, Mr. THORNBURG was married to Miss Luetta COSAND of Washington, Kansas and to this union three children were born, Mrs. Iva CUTLER of Bayard, Nebraska, V. _. THORNBURG of Western, Nebraska and Lenore who passed away in 1911 at the age of six years. Mr. THORNBURG is survived by the afor said mentioned, his faithful wife, also two grand-daughters, Verna Ruth THORNBURG and Dorothy Jean THORNBURG of Western, and many other relatives and friends. In his early life he united with the United Brethern Church and during the years of health he was active in Church and Lodge. Mr. THORNBURG has not been well for years but death came unexpectedly at the close of day. Rest for the toiling hand, Rest for the anxious brow; Rest for the weary, wayworn feet, Rest from all labor now. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon, March 16 at the First Methodist Episcopal Church in Western, Nebraska by Rev. Kent H. CLIFTON pastor. He was assisted in the service by the Male Quartet of the Church with Mrs. Frank MILLER at the piano. Interment was made in Plainview cemetery and was in charge of Winter Brothers.

Posted on: Lee Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/LeeObits/10210 Surname: SANDERS, LOHMAN, LUTZ, SCHOFIELD ------------------------- Obituary Sister Johnita (Evelyn) Sanders Taken from her funeral card Sr. Johnita (Evelyn) Sanders, 82, died September 21, 1991, at Marian Franciscan Home, where she had been a resident since February 1989. Born in Houghton, IA, she entered the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi at age 18. Sister Johnita earned her degree in history from Cardinal Stritch College. During 57 years of active ministry, she taught intermediate and junior high grades at schools in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Colorado, and California. She retired in 1987 at age 78. Sister Johnita is survived by a brother, Eugene (Alice); sisters, Marge (Carl) Lohman and Delores Lutz; brother-in-law, Dick Schofield; other relatives and friends. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi Memorial Fund.

Posted on: Lee Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/LeeObits/10208 Surname: LUTZ, DENNING, REDLINGER ------------------------- Obituary Peter Lutz Taken from a Lee County Newspaper Lutz Peter C. Lutz, a well-known and respected young farmer of near Mt. Hamill, passed away at his home, Saturday, September 4, 1915, at 9:40 AM, aged 28 years, 10 months and 23 days, death being due to tuberculosis. Deceased was born in Keota, Iowa, October 12, 1886 and grew to manhood there. He came to this county in 1909 and on February 21, 1911 he was married to Christine Denning. He is survived by his wife and two children, Everett and Theresa. Also by his father and mother, Mr. And Mrs. Frank Lutz, four brothers, John, Ambrose, George, and Ed Lutz, and three sisters, Mrs. Redlinger, Bertha and Leona Lutz, all of Keota. Mr. Lutz was a member of St. John’s church at Houghton and also of St. John’s society. He was a dutiful, kind and loving husband father, and was respected by all that knew him. Funeral services were held at St. John’s church at Houghton Monday morning at 10 o’clock. Rev. Father Adam officiated at the services, which were attended by many relatives and friends of the deceased including the members of St. John’s society. Interment was made in the Catholic cemetery.

Posted on: Lee Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/LeeObits/10207 Surname: LUTZ, DENNING, SCHWARTZ, LINK, KUHLJUERGEN, BROCKMAN, MANEGOLD ------------------------- Obituary Christina Denning Lutz Taken from a Lee County, Iowa newspaper Mrs. C. Lutz Dies at 75 West Point-Mrs. Christina Lutz, 75, resident of West Point, died at 3:45 PM Saturday in Sacred Heart hospital, Fort Madison. Mrs. Lutz was born Jan. 30, 1886, at St. Paul, Iowa. On Feb. 21, 1911, at St. John’s Catholic Church, Houghton, she was married to Peter Lutz. He preceded her in death in 1915. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic church, West Point, the Altar and Rosary Society and the Catholic Ladies Auxiliary of St. Mary’s parish, Fort Madison. Survivors include a son, Everett Lutz, Houghton; one daughter, Mrs. Julius Schwartz, West Point; two brothers, Henry Denning and Conrad Denning, Houghton; four sisters, Mrs. S. J. Link, West Point, Mrs. Anna Kuhljuergen, Mrs. Albert Brockman, Mrs. Robert Manegold, Fort Madison; five grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers. Funeral services will be at 9:30 AM Tuesday in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, West Point, with Msgr. J.A. Wagner officiating. Burial will be in St. John’s cemetery at Houghton. The body was taken from the Link Funeral Home to the Julius Schwartz home in West Point where the rosary will be recited at 8 PM today.

Posted on: Lee Co. Ia Biographies Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/LeeBios/10078 Surname: Derosear, Bristow, Arnold ------------------------- William Derosear, also known as Baptiste, an early settler of Lee County and a veteran of three wars, is now pursuing the peaceful occupation of a farmer on section 29 in Cedar Township. He was born three miles from Lexington, Ky., August 12, 1815, and is the son of Peter Derosear (Derosier), a native of Canada, as was also the grandfather, Joseph Derosear (Derosier), and of French ancestry. The father of our subject came to the States when a young man, and engaged extensively in the buying and selling of horses in Kentucky. These he purchased in Canada and shipped to the states, meeting with sucess in his transactions. He was married in Kentucky, and his wife, the mother of our subject, died soon afterward. He then returned to his native Canada and settled in the parish of Lenora, District of Montreal, where he died. The subject of our sketch was but three years old when he was deprived of the affectionate care of his mother. He went to Canada with his father, remaining there until he was seventeen, when he started out to battle for himself, and going toward the southwest crossed the Mississippi into St. Louis. He was without means, and availed himself of the first opportunity that afforded to obtain a livelihood; a hunting expedition was being formed, and he became one of a party of eighty men to go up the Missouri River. While encamped on a branch of the "Big Muddy" they were attacked by Indians, and thirty-three of their number killed; the remainder were pursued for some distance, barely escaping with their lives. They at once returned to St. Louis and applied to the Government for troops with which to pursue their vengeful foe. A company was formed, and our subject returned with them to the scene of the massacre, where they engaged with their enemies and drove them across the river, after which they evinced no disposition to return. The wild live of the West was especially suited to the disposition of our young adventurer, and he subsequently crossed the Rocky Mountains and in 1836 visited California. He only spent a few weeks there, however, and returning eastward became idenified with the Exploring expedition of Gen. Fremont through the Golden State, in which he was engaged nine months, and in that time traveled over the greater portions of California. He left the command of Fremont at Mexico Ridge and returned to St. Louis. During these wanderings, Mr. Derosear had traversed the soil of every Territory in the United States, and penetrated into many places where the foot of the white man had never before been placed. He had many hairbreadth escapes from death by Indians and wild animals, and these experiences served to develope in him his natural qualities of courage and endurance. After his return to St. Louis he, in company with others, purchased flat boats, and by means of this tranportation became extensively engaged in bringing wood into the city from twelve miles above. The spirit of adventure, however, was not easily quelled, and in 1846, during the progress of the Mexican War, he enlisted as a soldier, in which he served seven months. Being satisfied with this experience, he obtained his discharge, and going to New Orleans engaged in steamboating on the Mississippi. He was thus occupied for three years following, and then began to feel that he would be glad to establish himself in a permanent home. He accordingly came up the river into Iowa, and purchasing a tract of wild land in Lee County, settled upon it and remained until the breaking out of the late Civil War. He then enlisted as a soldier of the Union in Co. C 37th Iowa Vol. Inf., with which he served in the Department of the Southwest, doing garrison and picket duty, and continued with the army until the close of the war. He then returned to his farm, and has engaged in the peaceful occupation of agriculture, in which he will probably be content to remain until his earthly labors are ended. Mr. Derosear was married in 1845, to Sarah Ann Bristow, an English lady, by whom he has become the father of fifteen children, thirteen of whom are living: Sarah, William, Jane and David, twins, John, Mary E., Alice, Issac, Clara, James, Zephyr, Charlotte and Albert B.C.; those deceased are Isabel and Mary Jane. Mrs. Derosear was born in London, April 8, 1828, the daughter of James and Jane (Arnold) Bristow, and was but an infant when her father died; her mother, afterward Mrs. William Bateman, came to America in about 1845. They crossed the Mississippi, came into Lee County, and settled in Cedar Township, where her mother and step-father remained until the close of their lives. 1887 Portrait and Biographical Album of Lee County