Posted on: Lee Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/LeeObits/175 Surname: Moline, Risser, Nelson, Anderson, Lerche, Larson ------------------------- This obituary is taken from the Farmington "News-Republician" dated Thursday, August 26, 1920. ------------------------------- HARVEY MOINE PASSES AWAY Harvey Adam Molene was born at Croton, Iowa, January 8, 1882. He united in early life with the M.E. church of Croton, Iowa, and later moved his membership to Farmington. He was a member of Croton I.O.O.F. lodge. He was united in marriage to Miss Charlotte Risser, March 9, 1909. To this union were born two children, Francis Dale, age 9, Donald Risser, age 6. He began to fail in health in July 1919. He gradually grew worse and had to give up his farm work. He went west to gain health but returned in a short time not much improved, since that time he has been continually under the doctor's care. Through all his sickness and suffering he never complained, always patient thankful for what was done for him. He was a devoted husband a loving father and a kind neighbor. He was always willing and did all he could for his family and was ever ready to lend a helping hand where and whenever needed, there was no night to dark for him to lend a helping hand to a neighbor. He has lived a useful life, and his place in the home can never be filled and he will be missed in the church and in the community. His loving wife was untiring in caring for him through his illness. He departed this life August 14th age 38 years, 7 months and 6 days. He leaves to mourn this loss his loving wife two small sons, his mother five sisters and one brother. Mrs. Robert Nelson, Mrs. Anderson and Perry Moline of Farmington, Iowa; Mrs. Andrew Nelson of Ft. Collins, Colo; Mrs. August Lerche of Prarie City, Iowa; Mrs. August Larson of Keokuk, Iowa; besides many other relatives and friends. His father and one sister preceded him in death. Funeral services were conducted in the M.E. church at Farmington, Iowa, by his pastor, the Rev. G.H. Smith, with interment in the beautiful cemetery on the hill. The I.O.O.F. lodge of which he was a member performed their ceremonies at the grave. The singers were Mesdames Ware and Kelley and Messrs Wiegner and McIntosh with Mrs. Folker at the piano. ------------------------- NOTE: Harvey and Charlotte "Lottie" Moline are both buried in the Farmington Cemetery, Farmington, Iowa. Harvey Moline was my grandfather. I would like to hear from anyone with any connections to this family

Posted on: Lee Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/LeeObits/174 Surname: Risser, Bank, Moline, Nelson, Stansbury, Wanner ------------------------- The following obituary was taken from the Farmington "News-Republician" dated Thursday, April 24, 1930. ----------------------------------- MRS. P.W. RISSER DIED SUNDAY --- Was a Sister of Judge Henry Bank. Survived by Three Daughters and One Sister. --- Henrietta Bank Risser, died on the Old Henry Bank homestead Sunday, April 20th, in her eightieth year. She was the sixth of seven children, and is survived by one sister, Mrs. Julia Wanner, of Farmington. She was a sister of the late Judge Henry Bank, of Keokuk. Her three daughters, Mrs. Bertha Stansbury and Mrs. Clara Nelson, of Farmington and Mrs. Lottie Moline at whose home she died, three miles east of Farmington, survive their excellent mother. Henrietta Bank Risser was born in Fort Madison, March 5, 1851 and passed away at her home near Farmington Sunday morning April 20, 1930 age 79 years 1 month and 15 days. She was united in marriage to P.W. Risser, Jan. 2, 1873. They resided in Farmington for about eight years. They then moved to the old home place three miles east of Farmington to care for Mrs. Risser's father Henry Bank, Sr. who passed away in July 1906. Mrs. Risser was a faithful member of the German Lutheran church and when but a little girl was confirmed and received into membership. Since services were discontinued in her church, she has gone to the Methodist church whenever health permitted. Mrs. Risser was the sixth of a family of seven children. Two sisters and three brothers with their father and mother preceded her in death. One sister Mrs. Julia Wanner survives. Those who remain to mourn the loss of their mother are, Mrs. R.W. Stansbury, Mrs. T.Y. Nelson and Mrs. Lottie Moline. Ten grandchildren eight grand children, a number of neices and a host of friends also mourn her passing. Mrs. Risser has passed through frequent severe sufffering and all that loving hearts and willing hands could suggest to do was rendered with anxious affection by her children during these months of her declining health, while she suffered in patience and with a beautiful resignation to the will of the heavenly Father. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church of Farmington at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday afternoon conducted by the pastor Rev. W.M. Doughty assisted by Rev. M.A. Pearce of the Congregational church. --------------------------- NOTE: Henrietta and Peter Risser are both buried in the Farmington Cemetery, Farmington, IA. Henrietta Bank Risser was my great grandmother. I would like to hear from anyone with any connection to this family.

Posted on: Lee Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/LeeObits/173 Surname: Risser, Bank, Moline, Nelson, Stansbury ------------------------- The following obituary was taken from the Farmington "News-Republician" on Thursday, September 4, 1919. ----------------------------- THE DEATH OF P.W. RISSER Mr. P.W. Risser was born December 22, 1844, in the Kingdom of Bavaria, Germany, and came to this country with his parents during the year 1851, and has lived the greater part of his life in Van Buren and Lee Counties, Ia. At the age of 15 he was confirmed as a member of the Mennonite church near Donnellson and has thruout his life led a devout Christian life that was above human reproach. He was married to Henrietta Bank at Primrose, Ia., January 2, 1873, and moved shortly afterward to Farmington, Ia., where they resided for about eight years. During their residence here the three children were born. In 1881 they moved to the old home place, three miles east of Farmington to care for Mrs. Risser's father, who died in 1906. They have since resided there. He leaves to mourn their loss his loving and faithful wife and three daughters, Mrs. R.W. Stansbury, Mrs. T.Y. Nelson of Farmington, Ia. and Mrs. H.A. Moline, who lives on the home place; ten grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Henry Bank and Miss Anna Risser of Keokuk, Ia., and Henry Risser of Mt. Pleasant, Ia. About 3 years ago Mr. Risser's health begain to fail seriously and after much suffering, which was patiently borne at all times, the end came on September 1st, at the Graham Hospital in Keokuk. Mr. Risser was a quiet and unassuming man whose memory will be cheerisshed by all who were privileged to know him. --------------------------------- NOTE: Peter and Henrietta Risser are both buried in the Farmington Cemetery, Farmington, IA Peter W. Risser was my great grandfather. I would like to hear from anyone with any connection to this family.

Hi Mary Sue, Would you look for these names in your books? John Martin (1815-1880) Mary A. (Wilson) Martin (1818-1874) Allice M. Martin (1859-1926) Mary Ann Martin (1837-1854) George Washington Martin (1842-1921) Martha Martin (1845-1865) Hugh Wilson (1780-1847) Thanks for your time and efforts. Please let me know if I can provide you with more information. Kelli Staples ----- Original Message ----- From: Mary Sue Chatfield To: IALEE-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Monday, December 04, 2000 9:32 PM Subject: Re: [IALEE] History of Lee County, IA Book Kelli, Yes, I have a reprint of this book, plus the 1887 Lee County Portrait and Biographical Album and the 1914 Lee County History book. I am willing to do lookups on a limited basis as I have time. I am a school teacher, plus my parents have had a lot of health problems this fall, so my time is limited. If you are willing to be patient with me, I'm willing to help if I can. Mary Sue ==== IALEE Mailing List ==== The American History and Genealogy Project - a great source http://www.ahgp.org/ ============================== Search over 600 million names at Ancestry.com! http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist1.asp

Posted on: Lee Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/LeeObits/172 Surname: Bank, Gollmart, Risser, Hennies, Wanner ------------------------- The following obituary is taken from the "Farmington News" dated Tuesday, July 24, 1906. ----------------------------------------- Death of Henry Bank, Sr. Henry Bank, Sr. died Sunday, July 22, at his home in Lee County, three miles east of Farmington. During recent years his daughter, Mrs. P.W. Risser and her husband have occupied the Bank homestead, and here the good old man spent his declining years surrounded by his grandchildren. Few men possessed more sincere friends than Grandfather Bank. Henry Bank, Sr. was born in Brunswick, Germany, January 8, 1813, and was therefore in his ninety-fourth year. He was married to Julia Gollmart June 11, 1838. Mrs. Bank died May 6, 1877. Mr. and Mrs. Bank came to Ft. Madison in 1848 and three years years later moved to the farm where he died. To them were born seven children all of whom survive, William of Wichita, Kan., Judge Henry Bank, Jr. of Keokuk, and August of near Warren; Mrs. Dora Hennies also of near Warren, Mrs. Louisa Risser of Alexandria, Mrs. Henrietta Risser, who cared for her aged father during the last thiry years of his life and Mrs. Julia Wanner of Farmington. In his family were numbered thirty-eight grandchildren (four dead) and twenty eight great grandchildren, three of whom are dead. Funeral services are being held this afternoon at the German Lutheran Church. Rev. J. Birkner of Primrose, and Rev. Stanley E. Wilkin conducting. The following out of town people are in attendance: Ed S. Lofton, Judge W.L. McNamera, F.M. Ballinger, C.J. Smith, John Menz, Rice H. Bell, Henry Kesirlring of Keokuk, Otto C. Haessig, Omer E. Herminghansen and W.S. Hamilton of Ft. Madison. ----------------------- NOTE: Both Henry and Julia Bank are buried in the Farmington Cemetery, Farmington, Iowa. Henry and Julia Bank were my great-great grandparents. I would like to hear from anyone with any connection to this family.

Posted on: Lee Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/LeeObits/171 Surname: Bank, Risser, Hennies, Wanner ------------------------- This obituary was taken from the "Keokuk Daily Gate City", Keokuk, IA on Tuesday, July 24, 1906. ---------------------------------------- HENRY BANK, SR., HAS PASSED AWAY Death Early Sunday Morning of Venerable Father of the Judge of the District Court of Lee County, Iowa. AGE WAS NINETY-THREE Came to the County Fifty-Five Years ago and the End came Without Pain--Funeral to be Held This Afternoon. ---- Another one of the pioneers of Lee County has gone to his reward in the person of Henry Bank, Sr., who at the age of ninety-three years passed away at an early hour Sunday morning on his farm in Lee county, three miles from Farmington. At the bedside when the summons came were most of his children and grandchildren. The funeral will be held at Farmington this afternoon, the funeral cortege to leave the home at one o'clock p.m. A number of members of the Keokuk bar will go to Farmington this morning to attend the services, the deceased being the father of Judge Henry Bank of the Lee county district court. Came Here in 1849 Heny Bank, Sr. came to America in 1849 direct from Breman, Germany by way of New Orleans to Keokuk; coming on the great steamer Grand Turk. There being no canal at that time, this steamer could not cross the rapids, so Mr. Bank and his family were compelled to remain in Keokuk over night, which was at that time a small city. On the next day by wagon, he took his family to Fort Madison, his destination, arriving in that city on October 29, 1849, where he lived for several years near the place where our friend, Herman Schroeder, now lives. He brought with him from Germany Mrs. Julia Bank, who died some twenty-seven years ago, and also five children, namely William Bank, who is now abut 65 years of age, residing at Wichita, Kan; Dorothy Hennies, near Primrose, this county; Henry Bank, judge of our district court; August Bank, Warren, Iowa; Louisa, wife of H.A. Risser of Alexandria, Mo. Two younger daughters were born in this county, Henrietta, wife of P.W. Risser of Lee county, and Julia, wife of William Wanner of Farmington. All of his children are still living. He also leaves at his demise thirty-four grandchildren, most of whom reside in Lee county, and all of whom are well and favorably known, and enjoy the confidence and respect of all who know them. Life Ebbed Gently Away The deceased resided on a farm in Lee county some three miles east of Farmington, making his home with son-in-law, P.W. Risser and wife. He retained his mentality to the very last. His last days were peaceful. There was no sickness, no suffering. His life ebbed gently away. He faced the end without fear and welcomed the reaper of Death. He was born in Hanover, Germany January 8, 1813 and was at the time of his death 93 years, 6 months, and 14 days of age. He was a consistent member of the German Evangelical church and was one of the charter mambers and founders of the church of that denomination at Fort Madison. --------------------------------- NOTE: Both Henry and Julia Bank are buried in the Farmington Cemetery, Farmington, Iowa. Henry and Julia Bank were my great-great grandparents. I would like to hear from anyone with any connection to this family.

Linda How far back does the Salem Weekly News go? Kate Kellum Billett -----Original Message----- From: Linda L. Brandt <dbrandt@kci.net> To: IALEE-L@rootsweb.com <IALEE-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Tuesday, January 02, 2001 11:32 PM Subject: [IALEE] Charity (COOK) THATCHER >Posted on: Lee Co. Ia Obituaries >Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/LeeObits/167 > >Surname: COOK, THATCHER >------------------------- > >>From "Salem Weekly News", Salem, Henry co., Iowa dated Jan. 14, 1904: > >Charity COOK THATCHER died at her home in Asteria, California, December >9, 1903. > >She came to Iowa with her parents and settled near Salem in 1837, where >she lived and grew to womanhood. > >She was united in marriage to David THATCHER in 1850 and went west, settling >near Red Oak. > >About eight years ago they moved to California where they have lived until >she died. > >She has been a great sufferer. For the past five years she has been almost >helpless. > >Mrs. THATCHER was a sister to O. H. COOK of this place, and a good christian >woman. > >[Charity was the daughter of Nathan Cook & Sarah Denney] > > > >==== IALEE Mailing List ==== > > > >============================== >Search more than 150 million free records at RootsWeb! >http://searches.rootsweb.com/ > >

Posted on: Lee Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/LeeObits/170 Surname: FRAZIER ------------------------- >From "Salem Weekly News", Salem, Henry co., Iowa dated March 13, 1902: Clark W. son of Addison and Julia R. FRAZIER, was born in Lee co., Iowa, July 3rd, 1881. Came to Lincoln, Neb, March 1885. Joined th N.N.G. Co. I. 1st Reg't at Bennett, Oct. 1897, which was called out April 26, 1898. Enrolled at U.S. Volunteer, April 29. Served in the Phillipines until mustered out at San Francisco with his regiment, Aug. 23, 1899. Entered Lincoln High School Sept. 1899. Died of pelura pneumonia at his parent's home, 512 South 18th St. Lincoln, Nebraska, Feb. 25, 1902. Interred at Wyuka Cemetery.

Posted on: Lee Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/LeeObits/169 Surname: DENNEY ------------------------- >From Newspaper dated January 5, 1887: Pilot Grove Died--At his residence, two miles east of Pilot Grove, Monday evening, Dec. 27th ult., Mr. John DENNEY in the 81st year of his age. Deceased was well and favorably known, being an old settler, I believe. He was quiet and inoffensive and a man whose line of morals were based upon the golden rule "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." His funeral was largely attended on the 29th ult. at the Friends' church, Rev. Levi GREGORY of Salem, preaching an able and affecting discourse from Axts, 4-12 Mr. DENNEY leaves a wife and seven children to mourn his loss, all of whom were at his bedside before death, except one daughter in Nebraska.

Posted on: Lee Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/LeeObits/167 Surname: COOK, THATCHER ------------------------- >From "Salem Weekly News", Salem, Henry co., Iowa dated Jan. 14, 1904: Charity COOK THATCHER died at her home in Asteria, California, December 9, 1903. She came to Iowa with her parents and settled near Salem in 1837, where she lived and grew to womanhood. She was united in marriage to David THATCHER in 1850 and went west, settling near Red Oak. About eight years ago they moved to California where they have lived until she died. She has been a great sufferer. For the past five years she has been almost helpless. Mrs. THATCHER was a sister to O. H. COOK of this place, and a good christian woman. [Charity was the daughter of Nathan Cook & Sarah Denney]

Posted on: Lee Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/LeeObits/166 Surname: HELLING, BUESCHER ------------------------- >From Newspaper dated March 26, 1920: Mrs. Louis BUESCHER died Sacred Heart hospital March 22, 1920 as results of complications of diseases following a five week illness. Born here Feb. 28, 1890 and was 30 years old. Surviving: husband; parents, Mr. & Mrs. Henry HELLING; two sisters: Cecelia and Dorothy; and five brothers: Henry, Herman, Walter, Vincent & Phillip all of this city. Member of St. Joseph's church and C.L.A. Funeral St. Joseph's church Thursday. Gethsemane cemetery. >From "West Point Bee", West Point, Lee co., Iowa dated March 25, 1920: Mrs. Louis BUESCHER, a well known young married woman of Fort Madison passed away Mrach 22, 1920, aged 30 years. Mrs. BUESCHER was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry HELLING of that city. The family is well known in West Point. She is survived by her husband, parents, two sisters, and five brothers.

Posted on: Lee Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/LeeObits/165 Surname: HELLING ------------------------- >From Newspaper dated Dec. 27, 1918, Friday: Louis A. HELLING, son of Mr. and Mrs. Barney HELLING of Ft. Madison, and one of the most prominent and well liked young business men here, died at his home 1402 6th Street Wednesday p.m. after a brief illness. Deceased was born and reared here in this city and was only 30 years, 8 months and 30 days of age at the time of his death. For many years he has been employed at the H. SARR barber shop and was loved and respected by employer and friends alike. Member of St. Mary's church, St. Joseph's Soc. and the Barber's union. Surviving relatives are the widow Mrs. Louis A. HELLING, one daughter, Attilia Louise; parents Mr.& Mrs. Barney HELLING; four sisters: Margaret, Mayme, Catherine, and Helen HELLING all at home; two brothers: Andrew, South Bend, Indiana and Harry of this city.

Posted on: Lee Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/LeeObits/164 Surname: HELLING, SHOEMAKER, SCHUHMACHER, PLESSER, DETTMER ------------------------- >From Fort Madison, Lee co., Iowa newspaper dated March 18, 1903: Obituary. Died at home 1131 5th Street Monday, March 16, 1903 at 12:02 a.m. Mrs. Mary Theresa HELLING aged 77 years, 1 month, and 21 days. Mary T. SCHOEMAKER born Delbruch, Germany January 25, 1826. Married Theodore HELLING at the same place Sept. 11, 1852, on Nov. 9 following they sailded for America on the steamer, EVA, landing New Orleans. Then by river to St. Louis then Keokuk. There, the ice in the river was so heavy they had to abandon river travel and came to Fort Madison on foot arriving in Fort Madison the first Sunday in Dec. where they have lived ever since. Celebrated golden anniversary Sept. 11, 1902. Member St. Mary's Church. Leaves husband and 6 children, 27 grandchildren. Children are Barney, Anton, Henry, and Miss Kate of Fort Madison and Mrs. Theodore PLESSER of Dubuque and Mrs. M. F. DETTMER of Dallas City, Illinois. Funeral at St. Mary's church 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Rev. Kern officating. Catholic cemetery. >From "Evening Democrat" dated Sept. 11 [1902]: Celebrating Their Golden Wedding Golden wedding anniversaries are of such infrequent occurrence that they are really a novelty in the social world and become a subject of general interest, and the principals are entitled to no small amount of attention. Sharing the shadows and sunshine of life a half century is a thing but few people experience, and when they look back over the long expanse of time their recollection is flooded with scenes of tears and joys and their minds lost to things of the present. Such probably would be the case today with Mr.and Mrs. Theodore HELLING of 1181 Fifth street, were it not for many happy children and grandchildren merrily playing about their doors. This is their golden wedding anniversary and if there are two happy old people in town on this occasion it must be them. Mr. HELLING was born in Delbruch, Germany, December 10, 1828, and the good wife was born in the same place January 25, 1825. There they were married September 11, 1852. On the 14th of the same month they started for Bremen and on the following day sailed for America on the steamship EVA, landing on the 9th of November at New Orleans. At New Orleans they took a steamer for St. Louis and from there came to Keokuk, where the ice was so heavy that they had to abandon the river trip and came to Fort Madison on foot, arriving here Sunday morning at 11 o'clock, the first Sunday in December. From that time they have been residents of this city. They have six children living and three dead. Those living are: Barney HELLING, Anton HELLING, Mrs. M. F. DETMER, Henry HELLING and Miss Kate HELLING, all of this city and Mrs. Theodore PLESSER of Dubuque. Those dead are Stephen HELLING and two daughters. The only ones present at the celebration are the children and grandchildren and a merry crowd it is. The grandchildren number twenty-seven and are as follows: Mr. and Mrs. Barney HELLING--Margaret, Mamie, Andrew, Louis, Harry, Katherine and Helen. Mr. and Mrs. Anton HELLING--Katherine, Theodore, Margaret and Freddie. Mr. and Mrs. Henry HELLING--Eveline, Henry, Herman, Walter, Celia and Vincent. Mr. and Mrs. Martin DETMER--Agnes, Lizzie, Theodore, Katie and Caroline. Mr. and Mrs. Theo. PLESSER of Dubuque--Theodore, Benjamin, Lizzie, Theressa and Minnie. Theodore PLESSER of the above is the only one of the grandchildren married. In honor of the event high mass was sung by Rev. Father KERN at St. Mary's church this morning at 8 o'clock, attended by the families and a large congregation. The acolytes were Louis, Harry, Henry and Herman HELLING. The choir sang St. Louis mass by Zangl.

Posted on: Lee Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/LeeObits/163 Surname: HELLING, PLESSER, DETTMER ------------------------- >From Newspaper dated Feb. 23, 1910: HELLING--At his residence, 1131 Fifth Street, Fort Madison, Iowa, Wednesday, Feb. 16, 1910, at 11:30 a.m., Theodore HELLING, of dropsy, aged 81 years, 2 mo., and 6 days. Deceased was born in Germany, coming to this country in 1852. His wife died in this city in 1903. Six children survive him, Barney, Anton, Henry, and Katherine and Mrs. Theodore PLESSER of this city and Mrs. M. F. DETTMER of Dallas City. Funeral Friday at 9 a.m. from St. Mary's church, Rev. Peter KERN officiating. Interment in Gethsemane cemetery.

Is there anyone in Fort Madison, who could look-up a obit on William Schuelka of Donnellson, died May 1972. Mary Perry

Posted on: Lee Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/LeeObits/162 Surname: Sokolik, Patton, Wagner, Liggett ------------------------- This was published in the December 25, 2000 edition of the Hawkeye, Burlington, IA. I am not related to Mr. Sokolik and have no further information re: him. Danial J. Sokolik, 52, 2775 Chalk Ridge Road, Fort Madison, died at 3:30 pm Friday, Dec. 22, 2000 at his home. Born Aug 1, 1948 in Fort Madison, he was the son of John and Rita Patton Sokolik. On June 30, 1973, he married Betty A. Wagner. Mr. Sokolik worked in the Daily Democrat pressroom for 16 years. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Fort Madison. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Joseph Sokolik of Aiken, S.C. and Jason Sokolik of Fort Madison; one sister, Linda Liggett of Fort Madison; one brother, Pat Sokolik of Fort Madison; his mother; nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his father. Visitation will begin after noon Wednesday at King-Lynk Funeral Home in Fort Madison, where the family will receive friends from 6-7 pm. A rosary will be recited at 7 pm. The body of Mr. Sokolik has been cremated. Private burial services will be at a later date in Gethsemane Cemetery. A memorial has been established.

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Posted on: Lee Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Ia/LeeObits/161 Surname: Shuey ------------------------- Hello, I am seeking an obit or information on my GGGrandfahter William Shuey b. 09/08/1837 OH d. 11/12/1919 in Ft. Madison, IA. He was married to Mary Ann Miller b. abt 1837 and d. 09/ /1903 (loc. unknown) They were married abt 1855 (OH?)Any information would be of help. Thanks. corena

Posted on: Lee Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/LeeObits/159 Surname: STEWART, McCREADY, SAWYER ------------------------- The Evening Democrat, Ft. Madison, IA, Mon., Dec. 15, 1930, pg. 5, col. 1: "STEWART. The following obituary of John Stewart, former resident of this city, is taken from the Goodland (Kan.) News Republic. 'John Stewart passed away Saturday at his home after an illness of many weeks duration. Mr. Stewart had reached the age of 84, having been born on August 30, 1846, in Huntington County, Pa. Mr. Stewart formerly lived on his farm east of Goodland but owing to his failing health and that of his wife retired from farming and moved to Goodland. He came to Sherman county in 1907 from Irwin, Mo., where he had lived for three years. Mr. Stewart was of a family of six children, consisting of one sister and four brothers. The sister, Mrs. Mary Sawyer and two brothers, Robert Clark and Thomas Emory, preceded him in death. Jabes [sic; James?] Asbury and Edward Christian survive him. He was married to Miss Juliet A. McCready at Fort Madison, Iowa, November 23, 1887, and to this union two children were born, Emory McCready and Clyde Kelly, the former having died in infancy. Mr. Stewart spent his childhood in Lee County, Iowa. He was a member of the Presbyterian church there, later transferring his membershio to the Methodist church. He was a man whose integrity was unimpeachable. His friends were legion. He spent over 30 years in school work, including 12 years as county superintendant in Lee county. After moving to Sherman county he took up farming. Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church yesterday afternoon and were in charge of Rev. L. E. Cooke, assisted by the former pastor, Rev. M. R. Starbuck of Hays. Burial was made in the Goodland cemetery.'"

Posted on: Lee Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/LeeObits/157 Surname: McCREADY, MONTGOMERY, STEWART, GREGG, HUBLEY ------------------------- Weekly Ft. Madison Democrat, 09 Nov. 1898, pg. 10, col. 6: "DEATH'S HARVEST - McCready, - At the residence of her daughter, Mrs. John S. Stewart, 1409 Second street, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 1898, Mrs. Melvina C. McCready, aged 65 years, 4 months and 17 days. Deceased was born in Adair county, Ky. Her maiden name was Melvina C. Montgomery. She came to Iowa in 1852 and on May 13 of the same year was married to Wm. McCready, who died July 29, 1884, in Washington township, where deceased made her home until three years ago when she came to Fort Madison and made her home with her daughter. She is survived by three daughters and five sons, namely: Mrs. John S. Stewart, this city; Mrs. Mary Gregg, Greenwood, Nebraska; Mrs. Minnie Hubley, Macedonia, Iowa; John, Columbus, Ohio; George, Walker, Mo.; Charles, Macedonia, Iowa; Fred, McVeigh, Iowa; Clyde, who is with the First Washington volunteer infantry, now en route to Manila. The deceased was one of Lee county's old settlers, highly respected by all who know her. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock. Interment in Cherry Grove cemetery, north of this city."