This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#259631) Alma Bazel Dickson <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=259631> AUTHOR: David L. Skipto DATE: 1/2/2010 at 19:41:07 Surnames: DICKSON,WALKER,BEZAL Mrs. Alma Bazel Dickson, 86, died August 21, 1987 at the Morning Sun Care Center. She was the daughter of Elmer and Christian Walker Bazel, born July 23, 1901 on a farm north of Yarmouth, Iowa. The family then moved to a farm west of Morning Sun in 1904. She attended County School for her formal education. Mrs. Dickson worked in a millinery store for Mrs. Smiley in Morning sun and then in 1929 she started to work in the Dry Goods Store for L.D. rohlfing. She married Robert Dickson April 8, 1943. He preceded her in death in 1978. She was also preceded in death by her parents, 6 sisters and 2 brothers. Surviving are 8 nieces and nephews: Margaret Patterson, Ault, Colorako; Robert McElhinney, Morrison, Ill.; Lola Lundin, New London, Ia.; Viola Schenk, St. Charles, Mo.; Beaulah Sellers, Ottawa, Ill.; Norman Pogemiller, Des Moines, Ia.; Leroy Pogemiller, Kansas City, Mo.; Shirley Heitmeier, Morening Sun, Ia. Mrs. Dickson was a member of the United Methodist Church, W.S.C.S., American Legion Auxiliary, Lioness Club, Home Club, and the Sorosis Club. For many years she was the local Poppy Chairwoman, as well as local unit president and county president. For many years she covered dozens of Christmas boxes for the use of Veterans in the Mental Health Facility in Mr. Pleasant. A memorial for her has been established. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Tom Zeleny, Monday, August 24, 1987 at 10:30 a.m. at Pierce Funeral Home in Morning Sun, with burial in the Elmwood Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#259630) Alfred Junior Coon <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=259630> AUTHOR: David L. Skipto DATE: 1/2/2010 at 19:38:46 Surnames: COON Alfred Junior Coon, age 73, died January 19, 1992 in Columbus Junction, Iowa. Born June 25, 1918 in Grandview, Iowa. Services were at First Presbyterian Church, Morning Sun, Iowa with Revs. Reuben Tjaden and Jim Edwards officiating. Organist was Pam Butler and vocal duet by Charles Beck and Esther Callahan. Casket bearers were, Wayne Gustafson, Victor Busse, Howard Bjork, Tim Robbins, Robert Coon and Leroy Pierce. Interment is at Elmwood Cemetery, Morning Sun, Iowa. Funeral arrangements by Hagele and Honts Funeral Home, Morning Sun, Iowa.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#259627) Alfred Davis <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=259627> AUTHOR: David L. Skipto DATE: 1/2/2010 at 19:36:55 Surnames: DAVIS,EVANS,PATTERSON Alfred Davis, 81, of Crawfordsville, died Monday, Aug. 19, 1991, at his home. Born April 21, 1910, he was the son of Evan and Claudia Evans Davis. He married M. Eleanor Griffith Feb. 16, 1937, in Columbus Junction. He was a past elder of the Salem Welch Presbyterian Church. He was a member of the Crewfordsville Lions Club and was involved with the Loiisa County Pork Producers and the Farm bureau. He served on the Wyman School Board and was on the board of directors of the People's Savings Bank in Crawfordsville. Surviving are his wife; three sons, Gomer Davis, Robert Davis and Dallas Davis, all of Crawfordsville; one daughter, Margaret Patterson, Columbus Junction; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. The service for Mr. Davis was held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Salem Welch Presbyterian Church. Burial was in the Cambrian Cemetery. A memorial has been established.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#259353) Malcolm E. Baird <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=259353> AUTHOR: Judy Kelley, vo DATE: 12/31/2009 at 20:56:19 Surnames: BAIRD,JACK,THOMAS,STINEMAN,WEAR Malcolm E. Baird, 69, of 2703 Clearview Drive, died Wednesday, Sept. 18, 1996, at his home following an extended illness with cancer. Born Oct. 23, 1926, at Red Oak, he was the son of Frank and Anna Jack Baird. He married Verna R. Thomas April 28, 1946, at Cairo. He was a 1944 graduate of the Wapello High School and an Army veteran of World War II. He moved to Burlington in 1953 when he became employed at the firm now known as McGladrey and Pullen. He became a certified public accountant in 1958, was made a partner in 1959, and retired as the senior tax partner in 1989. Mr. Baird was a member and elder of First Presbyterian Church in Burlington, a member of the Explorer Mariners of the church, the Jaycees of Burlington, the American Institute of CPAs and the Iowa Society of CPAs, a former member of the Burlington Chamber of Commerce, and had been a past president of the Rotary International of Burlington and the Burlington Library Board. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed bowling and traveling. Survivors include his wife, Verna; four daughters, Candy Stineman of Winfield, Phyllis Baird of Denver, Colo., Becky Wear of Burlington, and Jennifer Baird of Davenport; one son, Kevin Baird of Denver, Colo.; six grandchildren; and one brother, Stan Baird of Blue Lake, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents. Friends may call as they desire from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Hagele and Honts Funeral Home in Mediapolis. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at First Presbyterian Church in Burlington. The funeral for Mr. Baird will be 10 a.m. Monday at First Presbyterian Church with the Revs. Frosty and Sue Krummel officiating. Burial will follow in Aspen Grove Cemetery. A memorial has been established for First Presbyterian Church in Burlington. Source: LCHS scrapbook

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#259325) Kermit Owens Campbell <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=259325> AUTHOR: Judy Kelley, vo DATE: 12/31/2009 at 18:17:47 Surnames: CAMPBELL,OWENS,WONDERS,AULT,CURRAN,GODWIN,MCELHINEY,RAY Kermit Owens Campbell, age 79, of Wapello died Tuesday evening May 30, 1989 at St. Francis Continuation and Nursing Home Care Center at Burlington, Iowa. He was born November 25, 1909 at Oakville, Iowa the son of John L. and Jennie Owens Campbell. On December 4, 1931 he married Phronia Wonders at Monmouth, Illinois. Kermit had farmed and during WWII worked at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant at Burlington and then worked for 30 years for the Farmers Elevator and Exchange at Wapello. He was a member of the United Methodist Church at Wapello. Kermit Campbell is survived by his wife, Phronia; one daughter, Clara (Mrs. Roger) Ault of Princeton, Illinois; one son Darrel of Burlington; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Martha Curran of Yarmouth and Mary Godwin of Wapello; and one brother Paul of Mt. Pleasant. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter Nellie, one son Lynn, one granddaughter Alice McElhiney, one sister Bessie Ray and one brother Kenneth. Funeral service for Kermit Campbell was held at Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home at 2:00 P.M. Saturday June 3, 1989 with Rev. George Yetter officiating. Phyllis McCulley provided the organ music. Honorary bearers were Dale Campbell and Gene Godwin. Casket bearers were Dean Campbell, Roger Campbell, John Campbell, Keith Campbell, Herb Curran, and Paul Wonders. Burial was in the Wapello Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established for the benefit of the Wapello Community Ambulance Service. Source: LCHS scrapbook

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#259323) Lorena Boysen <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=259323> AUTHOR: Judy Kelley, vo DATE: 12/31/2009 at 18:05:29 Surnames: BOYSEN,JONES,FLETCHER,ANDERSON,PRITCHARD,WADE,HUMPHREYS,STEWART Muscatine Journal, Oct. 14, 1996 MORNING SUN - H. Lorena Boysen, 79, a resident of the Wapello Nursing and Care Center, Wapello, died Saturday morning, Oct. 12, 1996, at Muscatine General Hospital. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, at the Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home, with the Rev. Eric Oliver officiating. Burial will be at the Columbus City Cemetery. The family will meet with friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. tonight, at the funeral home. Mrs. Boysen was born March 27, 1917, in Cairo, a daughter of Harry and Hazel Jones Fletcher. She married Albert C. Boysen on Feb. 23, 1937, at Cairo. She was a homemaker and had worked at the Kingsbury Inn, the Capitol Cafe, the IAAP, and for several years at the Colonial Manor, Columbus Junction. She had been a member of the Cairo Evangelical Church, a member of the Wapello Veteran of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary, and the Louisa County Farm Bureau. She had been active as a 4-H leader. She enjoyed gardening, and helping on the farm, cooking, nature, nursing home residents, her grandchildren, sports, crafts, and making people laugh with her clever wit. Survivors include a daughter, Hazel Anderson of Columbus Junction; two sons, Harold E. Boysen of Morning Sun, and Larry Boysen of Wapello; six grandchildren, David Boysen, Rhonda Pritchard, Brenda Wade, Aaron Boysen, Duane Boysen, and Adam Boysen; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Dorothy Humphreys of Columbus Junction, and Verlee Stewart of Burlington; and two brothers, Ronald Fletcher of Grants, N.M., and Feryl Fletcher of Los Angeles, Calif. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband on Oct. 15, 1965, an infant son, a great-grandson, three sisters, Geneva, Nelda, and Ruth, and two brothers, Harold and Robert, and special friend, Gene Isett.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#259077) Roy F. Strawhacker <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=259077> AUTHOR: David L. Skipto DATE: 12/29/2009 at 22:05:21 Surnames: STRAWHACKER,ABBOTT,VANWAES,STAFFORD Roy F. Strawhacker, age 65, died Friday at his home in Atkinson, Ill. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Monday at Vandemore Funeral Home, Atkinson, the Rev. Gerard VerHoye officiating. Burial followed at St. Anthony's Cemetery, Atkinson. Visitation was Sunday afternoon at the funeral home. Memorials may be left to the Atkinson Rescue Squad. Roy was born May 25, 1933 in Oakville, Ia., the son of Mark C. and Lucille (Abbott) Strawhacker. He married Luelle VanWaes Stafford May 1, 1976 in Rock Island, Ill. He farmed in the Oakville and Wapello, Ia. area and was then employed by Nelson Trucking in Mediapolis, retiring in 1977. He later worked at Atkinson Grain and Feed in Atkinson. Survivors include his wife, Luella; four sons, Kevin Swafford, Jeff Aleander and Chris Alexander, all of Atkinson, and Doug Strawhacker, Bellnap, Ill.; 12 daughters, Dyann Strawhacker, Geneseo, Lana (Mrs. Paul) Davis, Atkinson, Kim (Mrs. Robert) Paige, Elmwood, Ill., Tammy (Mrs. Kelly) McVietty, Geneseo, Lori (Mrs. Tavo) Trujillo, Atkinson, Debrah (Mrs. Dennis) Christie, Geneseo, Debra Frymoyre, Pulaski, Ia., and Terry Appemzeller, Carla Strawhacker, Cindy Strawhacker and Dixie Garmon, all of Bloomfield, Ia.; three brothers, Donald Strawhacker, Burlington, Marion Strawhacker, Ft. Madison, and Russell Strawhacker, Biggsville, Ill.; and four sisters, Lois Foor, Wapello, Marilyn Mitton, Burlington, Joann Wehner, Independence, Iowa and Jean Hughes, Alabama; 26 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, two brothers and one grandson.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#259076) Lucile Katherine Carter <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=259076> AUTHOR: David L. Skipto DATE: 12/29/2009 at 22:02:55 Surnames: CARTER,CULLERS,HERRON,GOUGHNOUR Lucile Katherine Carter, age 94 of Mediapolis, formerly of Moravia, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000 at Integrated Health Services of Mediapolis. The daughter of Clyde and Charlotte Jesse Cullers, she was born June 17, 1905 at Sublette, Missouri. On March 28, 1926 she married Loyd N. Carter at Moravia; he died September 7, 1981. She was a homemaker and she was a graduate of the Moravia High School, class of 1924. She was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church of Moravia and a 50 year member of the O.E.S., where she was organist most of those years. Survivors include two daughters, Mary Herron of Gamaliel, Arkansas, and Virginia Goughnour of Burlington; one son, Robert Carter of Morning Sun; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and three brothers. Visitation was Tuesday afternoon at the Hagele and Honts Funeral Home, Mediapolis. Funeral services were held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 29, 2000 from the funeral home, with Revs. Kenton and Jan Carter officiating, and Denise Smuck organist. Casket bearers were Ed Nelson, Rick Goughnour, Randy Goughnour, Steve Krieger, and Tom Stoller. A visitation was held Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 12 noon at the Gilbert-Nordstrom Funeral Home in Moravia, with interment following at the Hillcrest Cemetery at Moravia. A memorial has been established for the Grace United Methodist Church of Moravia.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#259075) Judith Ann Baxter <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=259075> AUTHOR: David L. Skipto DATE: 12/29/2009 at 22:01:01 Surnames: BAXTER,HUFFMAN Judith Ann Baxter, 46, of Pelican Lake, Wisc., died July 14, 1991, at St. Mary's Hospital Rhinelander, Wisc. Born Oct. 6, 1944, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Leon and Helen Huffman Baxter. She moved from Morning Sun to Pelican Lake in 1954. She was employed by the Oneida County Sheriff's Office and was secretary for the Tri-County Law Enforcement Association. Survivors include her mother, Pelican Lake; and several aunts, uncles and cousins in the Burlington area. The funeral for Judith Baxter was July 18, 1991 at Carleson Funeral Home in Rhinelander, Wisc.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#259074) Jeneva L. Johnson <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=259074> AUTHOR: David L. Skipto DATE: 12/29/2009 at 21:59:39 Surnames: JOHNSON,FLAYHARTY,HARTLEY Jeneva L. Johnson, 83, of Mount Union, died Monday, Feb. 14, 2000, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. Born Sept. 13, 1916, in Mt. Union, she was the daughter of William and Leona Hartley Flayharty. On August 21, 1937, she married Virgil Johnson in Kahoka, Mo. Mrs. Johnson was a graduate of Mount Union High School. She worked various jobs over the years including: a cook at the Mount Union School, Cargil Seed Co., Mt. Union Telephone Company, IAAP and the Mount Pleasant Mental Health Institute. She was a former member of the Mt. Union OES Chapter and the Mount Union Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband; one daughter, Linda Russell of Mount Union; three sons, Richard "Butch" Johnson of Mount Union, Ronald Johnson of La Harpe, Ill., and Danny Johnson of Mount Union; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and three sisters. Visitation will be after 10 a.m. Thursday at the Honts Funeral Home in Winfield, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. The funeral for Mrs. Johnson will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the United Methodist Church in Mount Union, with the Revs. Bob Hary and Pat Halverson officiating. Burial will be in the Trinity Cemetery in Mount Union. A memorial has been established.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#259073) Evalyn M. Stodgell <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=259073> AUTHOR: David L. Skipto DATE: 12/29/2009 at 21:58:11 Surnames: STODGELL,RANSFORD Evalyn M. Stodgell, 99, formerly of Morning Sun, died Friday, Sept. 24, 1999, at Integrated Health Service of Mediapolis. Born July 4, 1000, at Alexis, Ill., she was the daughter of John Wesley and Melissa Jane Ransford Stodgell. Miss Stodgell was a graduate of Morning Sun High School and attended Iowa State Teachers College at Cedar Falls and Iowa Wesleyan College at Mount Pleasant. She taught school for 18 years, the last 12 at Morning Sun. She served as post office clerk for Morning Sun Post Office for 27 years. She was a lifetime member of First United Presbyterian Church of Morning Sun, UPW and Martha Circle. Survivors include two nephews, 11 nieces; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, six brothers and two sisters. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday in Hagele and Honts Funeral Home in Morning Sun. There will be no family visitation. The funeral for Miss Studgell will be at 2 p.m. Monday in First United Presbyterian Church in Morning Sun, with the Rev. Jack Edmisson officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery in Morning Sun. A memorial has been established for First United Presbyterian Church of Morning Sun.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#258902) George Henry Jones 1862-1941 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=258902> AUTHOR: volunteer DATE: 12/28/2009 at 17:34:34 Surnames: JONES,RUSSELL,STONE,KEMP,HULL,BROWNING,FISHER,GABRIEL George H. Jones of Junction Goes in Death Columbus Junction - George Henry Jones, 79, who had spent the greater part of his life in this community, died at his home here at 10 p, m. Friday. The son of Allen R. and Sophronia T, Russell Jones, he was born in Lawrence, N. Y., Nov. 17,1861 and came to this community when seven years of age. He married Miss Ada Stone on May 11, 1884 and her death occurred on May 19, 1930. Surviving are four sons, Aura of Davenport and Ora, Plennie and Myrel of Columbus Junction; five daughters, Mrs. J. Kemp of Conesville, Mrs. L. G. Browning of Letts, Mrs. L. W. Fisher of Moline, (Ill.) and Mrs. W. E. Gabriel, and Mrs. W. H. Hull of Columbus Junction; 14 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Stephens Funeral home with the Rev. C. H. Hiller, Methodist pastor, in charge. Burial will be in the Columbus cemetery. Source: Scrapbook clippings at the Louisa County Heritage Center, Wapello.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#258895) Jack Glenn Tuttle <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=258895> AUTHOR: David L. Skipto DATE: 12/28/2009 at 17:18:10 Surnames: TUTTLE,STOCKTON,GIESE,BARDELLI Jack Glenn Tuttle, 60, of Morning Sun, died Sunday, Dec. 28, 2003, at the Morning Sun Care. Born Aug. 5, 1943, in Mornterey, Calif., he was the son of Maynard V. and Ann Stockton Tuttle. On June 1, 1985, he married Abby Giese in Morning Sun. Mr. Tuttle was a professional entertainer and member of the Nolan and Tuttle Band. He aso worked as an in-school suspension supervisor for the Winfoeld-Mount Union School. He was a graduate of Mount Diablo High School in Concord, Calif., and a graduated of barber college. He was a member of the Moose Lodge and was of the Christian faith. Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Lacey Tuttle of Oakland, Calif.; two sons, Scott Tuffle of Clear Lake, Calif., and Dallas Tuttle at home; one granddaughter; and one sister, Jill Bardelli of Clear Lake. He was preceded in death by his parents and one infant brother. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday at Yarmouth First Baptist Church. The funeral for Mr. Tuttle will be at 10 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church in Yarmouth, with John Tolander officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery in Morning Sun. A memorial has been established. Hagele and Hunts Funeral Home in Morning Sun is in charge of arrangements.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#258885) Kelly Eugene Tomson <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=258885> AUTHOR: David L. Skipto DATE: 12/28/2009 at 16:52:45 Surnames: TOMSON,COLLINS,PECK,OOSTHOEK Kelly Eugene Tomson, age 73, of Sperry, died Thursday, Nov. 26, 1998, at the University Hospitals in Iowa City. The son of Perry and Jennie Belle (Collins) Tomson, he was born Feb. 23, 1925 at Varina, Iowa. On Dec. 14, 1945 he married Martha Marie Kelley at Rock Island, Illinois. He attended the Wapello and Morning Sun schools, and served in the U.S. Navy from Aug. of 1944 through Feb. of 1950. He was a member of the Sperry I.O.O.F. Lodge and the Iowa Harness Racing Association. He worked at various jobs over the years but his main interest and hobby was horses. Survivors include his wife Martha of Sperry; four sons, Kenneth of Junction City, Kansas, Douglas and James, both of Hillsboro, Iowa, and William of Omaha, Nebraska; two daughters, Charlotte Peck of Fairfield, Iowa, and Betty Oosthoek of Colorado Springs, Colorado; 12 grandchildren; two brothers, Paul of Wapello and John of Spokane, Washington; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister. Graveside funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec 1, 1998 at the Elmwood Cemetery at Morning Sun. Visitation was Monday at the Hagele and Honts Funeral Home in Morning Sun where the family met with firends in the evening.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#258883) Maxine B. Trible <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=258883> AUTHOR: David L. Skipto DATE: 12/28/2009 at 16:39:20 Surnames: TRIBLE,DUBOIS,COLSON,EARNEST,BARKLEY Maxine B. Trible, age 80, of Cocoa Beach, Florida, and formerly of Muscatine, Iowa, died Friday, February 25, 2000, at the National Health Care Center at Merritt Island, Florida. The daughter of August and Louisa Dubois Colson, she was born June 20, 1919 at Copernish, Michigan. She was married to Charles 'Happy' Trible. She Had worked as an Assistant Manager in dry cleaning. She was of the Protestant faith. A graveside ceremony was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 1, 2000, at the Wapello Cemetery, Wapello, officiated by Rev. Jack Edmisson. The Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home, Wapello, provided the local care and arrangements for Maxine Trible. Survivors include a brother, Leonard Colson of Cocoa Beach, and two sisters, Betty Earnest of Morning Sun, and Bernice Barkley of Cocoa, Fl. Her parents and her husband 'Happy' and a brother George preceded her in death.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#258516) Albert Sharran Pontzius 1899-1973 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=258516> AUTHOR: volunteer DATE: 12/24/2009 at 20:57:16 Surnames: PONTZIUS,COURTNEY,ALLWORTH,MILLER,JEM,FOSTER Abstract from Wapello Republican Thursday, December 20, 1973 Albert Sharran Pontzius, 74, son of Cleaver and Fanny Nichols Pontzius, was born in Louisa County Oct. 15, 1899 and died Dec. 14, 1973, at Memorial Hospital in Burlington. He married Edna Courtney in July 1919. He farmed in the Winfield community. She died Dec. 24, 1946. He married Vada Allworth April 15, 1954. He was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers, one sister, two sons, James and Sharron and Albert Michael. Surviving are his wife Vada; two daughters, Mrs. Joan Miller of North English, Mrs. Bonnie Jem of Metamore, Ill.; four sons, Forrest M. of Davenport, Leland of Milan, Ill., Patrick of Hilliard, Ohio; a stepdaughter Maxine Fisher of Mediapolis; and a stepson Burton Allworth of Wapello and a sister Mrs. Audrey Foster of Mount Union.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#258515) Forrest Glen Pontzius 1894-1969 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=258515> AUTHOR: volunteer DATE: 12/24/2009 at 20:55:28 Surnames: PONTZIUS,NICHOLS,BAZEL,HEITMIER,FOSTER Abstract from Wapello Republican Thursday, March 13, 1969 Forrest Glen Pontzius, 74, died on his way to Burlington Hospital of a heart attack. He was born Aug. 8, 1894, the son of son of Cleaver and Fanny Nichols Pontzius. He married Feb. 27, 1932 at Wapello to Exie Bazel. Survivors include his widow, daughter Mrs. Shirley Heitmier of Morning Sun; three grandchildren; brothers Frank of Denver, Col., Thomas of Mediapolis; Howard of Wapello, Albert of Wapello, and a sister, Audrey Foster of Camp Verde, Ariz. Interment was at Elmwood Cemetery at Morning Sun.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#258247) John Harold Davis <http://iagenweb.net/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=258247> AUTHOR: Shanda Cook DATE: 12/22/2009 at 00:40:40 Surnames: DAVIS,MCBRIDE,DUNCAN,PETRICK,THODE,HARRIS,PETERS,PUGH,ORRIS,EDMONDSON,STAPP,TOMPKINS,FISHER John Harold Davis, age 81, of Columbus Junction, Iowa, died October 19, 1999, in rural Columbus Junction. John Harold Davis, the son of Humphrey and Mabel (McBride) Davis, was born July 22, 1918, at Cotter, Iowa. He married Maryella Duncan on September 27, 1941, in Missouri. John Harold had been a lifelong farmer in the area. In addition, he had worked for Harris Construction until his retirement in 1990. John Harold had been a member of the Columbus Cit Masonic Lodge #107 A.F. & A.M., the Davenport Consistory and the Kaaba Shrine. Survivors include his wife, Maryella, of Columbus Junction; a daughter, Rozanne Petrick and her husband, Larry, Mt. Vernon, Iowa and two sons, Brian Davis, Columbus Junction and Don Davis, Cedar Rapids. There are six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a sister, Martha Thode, Columbus Junction. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Mary Davis. Visitation and Masonic Rites were held Thursday evening at the funeral home. Funeral services were held October 22 at the Stacy-Lewis Funeral Home. Rev. James Edwards officiated. Honorary Pallbearers were Bob Harris, Kenny Peters, Jake Davis, Dick Pugh, Cleo Orris, Bill Peters and Preston Edmondson. Pallbearers were Bob Stapp, Bob Davis, Mike Pugh, Dennis Tompkins, Dave Fisher and Kirk Duncan. Burial was in the Columbus City Cemetary. A memorial has been established at the funeral home.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#258231) Harry A. Fletcher <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=258231> AUTHOR: Judy Kelley, vo DATE: 12/21/2009 at 18:41:09 Surnames: FLETCHER,GRIFFITH,JONES,HUMPHREYS,STEWART,BOYSEN,KELLER Tues. Dec 20, 1988 WAPELLO - Harry A. Fletcher, 96, died Sunday night at the Burlington Medical Center, Burlington. Services are Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Young officiating. Burial will be at the Wapello Cemetery. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Mr. Fletcher was born Feb. 6, 1892 in Washington County, Iowa, a son of Roy and Alice Griffith Fletcher. He married Hazel Pearl Jones Nov. 17, 1909 in Columbus Junction. She died Nov. 29, 1965. He was a member of the Wapello I.O.O.F. Lodge. He began his livelihood as a farmer then worked at the Louisa County Engineers office, the Iowa Army Ammunitions Plant in Burlington, was an assessor for Louisa County, worked at the Loiusa County Conservation office and at retirement operated a shop where he sharpened saws. Survivors include two sons, Ronald "Jiggs" of Grants, N.M.; and Feryl of Grenada Hills, Calif.; four daughters, Mrs. Edward (Dorothy) Humphreys of Crawfordsville; Verlee Stewart of Wapello; Lorena Boysen of Morning Sun; and Ruth Keller of Great Falls, Mont.; 22 grandchildren; 56 great-grandchildren; 17 great-great grandchildren and one great-great-great-granddaughter. In addition to his wife, he is also preceded in death by his parents, two daughters, two sons, six grandchildren and two sisters. Source: LCHS scrapbook

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#258230) Alice Garland <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=258230> AUTHOR: Judy Kelley, vo DATE: 12/21/2009 at 18:06:05 Surnames: GARLAND,BAHL,RANDOLL,FISHER,BOZMAN Alice M. Garland, 66, of Morning Sun, died Saturday, Jan. 3, 1987, at Burlington Medical Center, after an extended illness. She was born March 14, 1920, in Winfield, to Granville and Louise Marie Bahl Randoll. She married Charles D. Garland on Sept. 30, 1939, in Kahoka, Mo. The Garlands farmed in the Morning Sun area. She was of the Methodist faith and a member of the Virginia Grove Club. Surviving are her husband, of the home; three sons, Leland, Wapello, Marvin, Burlington, and Roger, Mediapolis; two sisters, Dorothy Fisher, Sugar Grove, Ill., and Mildred Bozman, Morning Sun; seven grandchildren; six step-grandchildren and 10 step-great-grandchildren. Services for Mrs. Garland will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Morning Sun United Methodist Church, the Rev. Dick Clark officiating; burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 12:30 p.m. until the service on Tuesday. The Pierce Funeral Home, Morning Sun, is handling the arrangements. A memorial has been established to the church and the Morning Sun Fire Department. Source: LCHS scrapbook