This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#224418) Beatrice Aspelmeier <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=224418> AUTHOR: Judy Kelley DATE: 3/2/2009 at 17:45:24 Surnames: ASPELMEIER,CHRISTOPHER,STONE,GABEL,FOSTER,ZENOR,ANDERSON EAST MOLINE -- Services for Beatrice Mae Aspelmeier, 56, of East Moline, will be 1 p.m. Monday at Van Hoe Funeral Home Ltd., East Moline. Burial will be 3:30 p.m. Monday at Bethel Cemetery, Wapello, Iowa. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Mrs. Aspelmeier died Thursday Sept. 20, 2001, at her home. Beatrice Stone was born Nov. 11, 1944, in Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of Sherman and Lilly Mae (Christopher) Stone. Bea Gabel married Walter Aspelmeier on May 27, 1994, in Silvis. She worked as a waitress and hostess for more than 25 years at Villiage Inn in Davenport and Moline. She enjoyed dancing, sewing, and crafts. Her greatest joy was her grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Gilda's Club or to Pathway Hospice. Survivors include her husband, Walt; daughters, Mary Gabel, Davenport, and Brenda Foster and Michele Gabel, both of Moline; sons Rusty Gabel and Jason Gabel, both of Davenport; five grandchildren, including one on the way; sisters Charlene Zenor, Earlham, Iowa, and Barbara Anderson, Adrian, Mo., and brothers, Mickey Stone, Des Moines, and Harold Stone, Astorin, Ore. Quad City Times 22 September 2001

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#224415) Elmer F. Aspelmeier <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=224415> AUTHOR: Judy Kelley DATE: 3/2/2009 at 17:26:55 Surnames: ASPELMEIER,DUERMEYER,STAPP,SMITH,SKAINS Elmer F. Aspelmeier, 81, of Winfield dies at Burlington Elmer F. Aspelmeier, 81, Winfield died Friday, April 10, 1981, at the Burlington Medical Center. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, April 13, at the Stacy-Lewis Funeral Home in Columbus Junction. Rev. Denley Ganfield officiated with burial in the Bethel Cemetery, rural Wapello. Donna Belle Hughes was organist. Pall bearers were Dennis Hill, Jay Spillers, Melvin Houston, Terry Knipfer, Howard Ibbotson and Darrell Hewitt. He was born November 29, 1899, in Mediapolis the son of Charles and Ameilia Duermeyer Aspelmeier. He married Emeline Jamison on January 9, 1919, in Danville. She died in 1975. For several years he was the street commissioner in Winfield and lived in Columbus Junction while working in the Quad Cities at John Deere. Survivors include two sons, Walter of East Moline, Illinois, and Forrest of Burlington; three daughters Mrs. Donald (Pauline) Stapp of Columbus Junction, Mrs. Donald (Frances) Smith of Pekin, Illinois, and Mrs. Woodrow (Carol) Skains of Houston, Texas; 18 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. Also preceding him in death were two granddaughters, one great granddaughter, five brothers and one sister. Columbus Gazette April 16, 1987

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#224411) Forrest Aspelmeier <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=224411> AUTHOR: Judy Kelley DATE: 3/2/2009 at 17:15:59 Surnames: ASPELMEIER,JAMISON,PECK,MERCER,STAPP,SMITH,SKAINS Forrest E. "Frosty" Aspelmeier, 71, of 205 S. Adams St., Burlington, died at 6 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, 1991, at his home. Born May 25, 1920, in Des Moines County, he was the son of Elmer and Emeline Jamison Aspelmeier. He married Juanita Peck July 4, 1951, in Davenport. He was employed at Lehigh Leopold, retiring in February 1982 with 18 years of service. He was a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church and United Methodist Men. He was an Air Force veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife; one daughter, Shirley Mercer, Houston, Texas; one brother, Walter Aspelmeier, East Moline, Ill.; three sisters, Pauline Stapp, Columbus Junction, Frances Smith, Rock Island, Ill., and Carol Skains, Houston, Texas; one grandson; and several nieces and nephews. The service for Mr. Aspelmeier was held Oct. 21, 1991 at the Lunning Chapel with Rev. George Weitzel officiating. Burial was in Bethel Cemetary, rural Wapello. A memorial has been established. Columbus Gazette 31 Oct 1991

We are nearly done with obits that start with A on the Louisa County obit boards thanks to D Skipton and J Kelly. Is anyone else interested in typing them into the system? There is no big rush. I'm scanning them from cards on file at the Heritage Center as I have time and you can input them as you have time. I generally send out 4-5 at a time. If anyone has obits related to Louisa County in their own collections, they would be welcome. We would like to get this obit board as complete as possible. Connie Street [email protected] Remember the three Rs - Respect for self, Respect for others and Responsibilty for your actions.

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This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#223863) Kathryn K. Arnold <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=223863> AUTHOR: David L. Skipto DATE: 2/28/2009 at 00:39:15 Surnames: ARNOLD,MOHR,ASMUS,JACOBS,SCOTT,LOWE Quad-City Times, September 26, 2007. Kathryn K. Arnold, 62, of Wilton, Iowa, died suddenly on Monday, September 24, 2007, at Unity Health sSstems Hospital, Muscatine, Iowa. Kathryn Asmus was born October 4, 1944, to Fred and Marcella (Mohr) Asmus in Manning, Iowa. She marriede Gordon L. Arnold on July 27, 1969, in Wilton. She graduated from Columbus High, Columbus Juncton, Iowa, in 1963. She later attended the University of Iowa, receiving a secretarial degree. Kathy was the secretary at Zion Lutheran Church since 1992. Previously she had worked at Carver Pump and Mapco in Muscaine, CDS in Wilton and the Wilton Community Schools. Kathy was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Wilton, and the Wilton American Legion Auxillary. For may years she devoted her time to the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts of Wilton. She enjoyed her work at Zion; for her, painting was a joy; she enjoyed reading, cleaning and above all, her children and grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, Wilton. A wake service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Additional visitation will be one hour prior to the service at Zion Lutheran Church. Services will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church. Inturnment will take place at the Columbus City Cemetery, Columbus Junction. She is survived and lovingly remembered by her husband Gordon of Wilton, and their children; Julie and her husband Corey Jacobs, St. Mary's, GA., Janine Arnold, Wilton, and Jason Arnold, Irvine, Calif.; three grandchildren; Brandon, Lauren and Cecelia; and her sister Genevieve and her husband Larry Scott, Dahlonega, Ga. She was preceded in death by parents, her granddaughter Alexandria Jacobs, her sister Anne Lowe and an infant brother John Asmus. Memorial donations may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church in her memory. Bentley Funeral Home, Wilton, is handling the arrangements.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#223862) Margaret Isabelle Arnold <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=223862> AUTHOR: David L. Skipto DATE: 2/28/2009 at 00:06:35 Surnames: ARNOLD,HILL,MORGAN,RICHARDSON,REED Columbus Gazette. Mrs. Margaret Isabelle Morgan Arnold, daughter of Donald E. and Carroll Hill Morgan, was born at Columbus City, Iowa, July 27, 1940, and died at Mountain View, California, April 1, 1970, at the age of 29 years, 8 months and 4 days. She was united in marriage to Dr. James Arnold August 31, 1961, and to this union two sons were born. She was a member of the Mountain View United Methodist Church. Survivors are her husband; two sons, Thomas Dean and Jonathan Kent; two sisters, Mrs. Nancy Richardson of Washington, Iowa, and Mrs. William (Rosalie) Reed of Winthrop, Iowa; two brothers, Dean (Don) Morgan of Prescott, Arizona, and David Morgan of Tucson, Ariz; her father, Donald E. Morgan of Keosauqua, Iowa; grandmother, Mrs. Isabelle Hill of Columbus Junction; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 5, at the Stacy-Lewis Funeral Home conducted by Rev. Harold N. Olson. Miss Donna Belle Hughes was organist. Casket bearers were Noel Newell, Dalford Barrick, Paul Buffington, Leslie Buffington, Daryl Buffington and Benny Buffington. Burial was in the Columbus City Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#223861) Milo Arthur <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=223861> AUTHOR: David L. Skipto DATE: 2/27/2009 at 23:52:55 Surnames: ARTHUR,DAVIS,HOLMES,MITCHELL,STARTSMAN Milo Arthur, 68-year-old Ainsworth resident, died Thursday morning, June 1, 1965 at the Veterans Hospital in Iowa City following a three-month illness. Mr. Arthur was born October 12, 1896 in Louisa County, a son of William and Nellie Davis Arthur. He was reared in the Cotter community and married July 16, 1930 to Irene Holmes. For a number of years they were residents of the Columbus Junction community. He was a member of the United Presbyterian Church at Ainsworth, the Masonic Lodge, American Legion and World War I Barracks. He was a carpenter until retiring in 1956. Survivors are his wife; one son, James Edward of Ainsworth; one daughter Mrs. William (Majel) Mitchell of Fairfield; four grandchildren; three sisters Mrs. Florence Startsman and Ann Arthur of Sacramento, California and Mrs. Edith Billion of tempe, Arizona; and three brothers; Tudor of Burlington, Richard of Garden Grove, California and Joe of Richfield, California. Funeral services were held Sunday at 1:30 p.m. in the Ainsworth United Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dale Brehler and Rev. Vernon Wortman in charge. Pallbearers were Orie O'Conner, Joe Jones, Charles Thompson, Cleo Orris, Dee Hunt and Robert Megchelsen. Milatary rites at the graveside were conducted by the Ainsworth American Legon. Norbert Norris was acting commander. The Masons attended in a group. Burial was in Ainsworth Cemetery. Amonge those in attendance at the service from a distance were Mr. Joe Arthur, Richfield, California; Miss Ann Arthur, Sacramento, California and Mr. and Mrs. Tudor Arthur, Burlington; two brothers and a sister of Mr. Arthur.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#223858) Leonard Arthur <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=223858> AUTHOR: David L. Skipto DATE: 2/27/2009 at 23:33:44 Surnames: ARTHUR,PETERS,MCKINNEY,GARDNER,JONES The Columbus Gazette, October 25, 1990. Funeral services for 70-year-old Leonard Arthur was held on Friday, October 19, 1990, at 1:30 p.m. at the United Church of Crawfordsville with Rev. Dennis Johnson officiating. Music was by John Claussen. Casket bearers were Jack Quigley, Gary Arthur, Kennith Arthur, Craig Jones, Mike Gardner and Roger Gardner. Burial was in the Cambrian Cemetery. The Stacy-Lewis Funeral Home in Columbus Junction was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Arthur died October 17, 1990, at his home in Iowa City following an extended illness. A memorial has been established for the United Church of Crawfordsville and the Iowa City Hospice and may be left at the funeral home. Leonard Arthur was born on April 22, 1920, at Cotter. He was the son of Evan and Ruth Peters Arthur. He graduated from Cotter High School in 1937.He married Helen McKinney at Wapello on June 12, 1952. Mr. Arthur had worked in construction, as an insurance adjuster and had been a farmer in the area. He was a World War II Veteran serving in Aleutians Islands and Europe. He was a member of the Columbus City Mosonic Lodge #107 A.F. and A.M., the Crawfordsville American Legion, Lions Club, and United Church of Crawfordsville. Arthur is survived by his wife, Helen; one son, John; and one brother, Lyle, all of Iowa City; one daughter, Mrs. Sue Gardner of Marion; and grandchildren Jim, Jill, and Michael Arthur and Sara Gardner; and a sister, Evelyn Gardener of Washington. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Gwendolyn Jones and Leona Gardner, and one brother, Lee.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#223856) Joyce Joanne Asay <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=223856> AUTHOR: David L. Skipto DATE: 2/27/2009 at 23:17:01 Surnames: ASAY,SHELLABARGER,BAXTER,HALE,HATCH,MCCAMPBELL The Columbus Gazette, Wednesday, April 3, 2002. Joyce Joanne "Shelley," was born to Harold and Genevieve Shellabarger in Columbus Junction, IA, on August 27, 1935, and died Thursday, March 28, 2002. After graduating from Iowa State Teachers College, the Iowa farm girl moved to the big city of Dallas, TX, to work for Braniff International Airlines. There she met a pilot named George Raymond Asay Jr., who became her husband of 42 years. They raised their 5 children in Dallas and were vey involved at Wilshire Baptist Church. In 1991, they moved to Lanesville, IN, and became involved at First Southern Baptist Church of Floyds Knob, IN. In addition to her husband, she is survived by 5 children: Shawn Baxter and Husband, Steve of Rockwall, TX; Sherrene Hale and husband, David of The Woodlands, TX; Sherilyn Hatch and husband, Greg of Boerne, TX; Steve Asay and wife, Whitney Ramsay Asay of Mt. Vernon, TX, and Dana McCampbell and husband, Andrew of Troy, AL. She is also survived by 10 wonderful grandchildren and two brothers, LaMoyne Shellabarger and wife, Sandi of Stillacom, WA and Charles Shellabarger and wife, Carla of Columbus Junction. An incredible prayer warrier, listener, cheerleader, teacher, nurse, carpool, and friend, she was one who savored life in her love for her Lord, and she motivated her husband and children to do the same. Her home was a haven where all who entered left wanting to know God more. A Coronation Service was held on Monday, at Wishire Baptist Church, 4316 Abrams Road, Dallas, TX. A reception at the church immediately followed. A memorial fund has been made available to Legacy Family Ministries.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#223853) William Lyle Arthur <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=223853> AUTHOR: David L. Skipto DATE: 2/27/2009 at 22:57:58 Surnames: ARTHUR,PETERS,QUIGLEY Muscatine Journal, September 15, 2003. Iowa City, Iowa - William Lyle Arthur, 75, Iowa City, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2003, at the VA Medical Center, Iowa City, after an extended illness. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, at the Columbus City Cemetery. The Rev. Cathy Whitlatch will officiate. There will be no visittion. The Stacy-Lewis Funeral Home, Columbus Junction, is handling the arrangements. A memorial fund has been established at the funeral home. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.Lewisfuneralhomes.com. Mr. Arthur was born April 5, 1928, in Cotter, the son of Evan and Ruth Peters Arthur. He graduated from Columbus High School. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II from May 4, 1946, to March 4, 1948. He worked as a plumber in the Iowa City area for many years. Survivors include a son, Mark W. Arthur of Oceanside, Calif; two grandchildren, Stephanie and Keith, both of California; and a sister, Evelyn Quigley of Washington. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Lee and Leonard; and two sisters, Leona and Gwendlyn.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#223851) Frank Laverne Ash <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=223851> AUTHOR: David L. Skipto DATE: 2/27/2009 at 22:43:55 Surnames: ASH,PICKERING,CAMPBELL,ALEXANDER,ROSAUER,MORROW Wapello Republican, February 18, 1993. Frank Laverne Ash, age 66, of Wapello and formerly of Burlington, died Monday afternoon, February 15, 1993 at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City. He was born July 8, 1926 at Fairfield, Iowa, the son of Frank and Birdie Pickering Ash. He married Patsy Ann Campbell on January 20, 1960 at Monmouth, Illinois. He was an Army veteran of WW-II and a life member of the Wapello VFW Glenn Allen Post 5166. He was a truck driver having last worked for and retired from Pallister Pallets of Wapello. Survivors include his wife, Patsy; three daughters, Lavonne Alexander of Danville, Pan Rosauer and Sherri Ash, both of Wapello; six grandchildren; and two sisters, Isabelle Ash of Wapello and Eloise Morrow of Bostwick, Florida. There will be no visitation. Following cremation there will be a funeral service held Saturday, February 20, 1993 at 2:00 p.m. at Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home with Pastor Leonard Schantz officiating. Burial of the remains will follow at the Wapello Cemetery with Military rites by the Wapello VFW. A memorial fund has been established for the benefits of the Wapello Rescue Unit and the Wapello Community Ambulance Service.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#223849) Elsie Irene Ash <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=223849> AUTHOR: David L. Skipto DATE: 2/27/2009 at 22:29:33 Surnames: ASH,KENDALL,JOHNSON,CROSON,THOMPSON,KELLY,MYSER,BROWN,FAVORS Muscatine Journal, June 15, 1991. Elsie Irene Ash, 77, 711 Roscoe Ave., died Friday, June 14, 1991, at St Luke's Hospital, Davenport. Funeral services are 1:30 p.m. Monday at Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. Sunday. Burial is at Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers are Greg Crosen, Chad Ash, Scott Ash, Rick Ash, Tom Ash and Lou Myser. Mrs. Ash was born at Morning Sun on June 11, 1914, a daughter of Fred Elton and Fannie Johnson Kendall. She lived in the area most of her life. She married Orville Ash in October 1935. She was employed at Muscatine General Hospital until her retirement. Survivors include eight sons, Marvin Croson of Atalissa, Donald Ash, Charles Ash, Melvin Ash, Gerald Ash, Richard Ash, Robert Ash and David Ash, all of Muscatine; three daughters, Mrs. Eugene (Helen) Thompson of Muscatine; Mrs. Lester (Karen) Kelly of Grandview, and Peggy Myser of Muscatine; 24 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; a brother, Kenneth Kendall of Mount Pleasant; and two sisters, Mrs. Woodrow (Lucille) Brown of New London, and Dorothy Favors of Omaha. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1969 and a grandchild.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#223847) Eunice D. Aringdale <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=223847> AUTHOR: Judy Kelley DATE: 2/27/2009 at 21:53:34 Surnames: ARINGDALE,METZGER,HOUGH Funeral services for 87 year old Eunice D. Aringdale, Mt. Pleasant, were held Wednesday, December 28, at 2 p.m. at the Stacy-Lewis Funeral Home, Columbus Junction, Iowa. Rev. Anne Lippincott officiated. Organist was Mrs. Gladys Davis. Casket bearers were Richard Lohse, Tony Lohse, Dell Reighard, Kent Williams, Myon Williams, and Donnie Snavely. Burial was in the Columbus City Cemetery. Eunice died on Sunday, December 25, 1994, at the Maple Leaf Care Center, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. A memorial has been established. Eunice Dorothy Metzger was born June 24, 1907, near Winfield, Iowa, to David and Bertha I. Hough Metzger. She married Frank H. Aringdale February 10, 1926, near Winfield. Eunice was a homemaker all her life. They lived in the Columbus Junction area until June 1968, when they moved to Mt. Pleasant. She was a member of the Spring Run United Methodist church and AARP, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Arlene Reighard of Cedar Rapids, Miss Doris Aringdale of Mt. Pleasant and Mrs. Rex (Evelyn) Williams of Birmingham, Iowa; a son Robert Arlingdale of Burlington; five grandchildren, nine great grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Frances Ulmer of Lebanon, Pennsylvania. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband on September 7, 1993; and a brother, Hollis. Columbus Gazette 29 December 1994

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#223834) Doris Aringdale <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=223834> AUTHOR: Judy Kelley DATE: 2/27/2009 at 21:08:25 Surnames: ARINGDALE,METZGER,WILLIAMS Doris Aringdale, 75, of Burlington, Iowa, and formerly of Columbus Junction, died Tuesday, May 23, 2006 at Burlington Care Center. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday, at the Stacy-Lewis Home for Funeral and Cremation Services in Columbus Junction, with the Rev. Cathy Whitlatch of the Columbus Junction United Methodist Church officiating. Pallbearers were Gayle Williams, Kent Williams, Myron Williams, Dick Lohse, Dell Reighard and Donnie Snavely. Visitation was held Friday evening at Lunning Chapel in Burlington and also at the funeral home prior to the service. Burial followed in Columbus City Cemetery. Following the committal service, a time of food and fellowship was held at the Spring Run United Methodist Church, rural Columbus Junction. Memorials may be directed to the Burlington Hospice and sympathy notes may be left to the Aringdale family at www.lewisfuneralhomes.com. Miss Aringdale was born Sept. 25, 1930, in Louisa County, the daughter of Frank Harris and Eunice Dorothy Metzger Aringdale. She was a graduate of Columbus Community High School and a member of Spring Run United Methodist Church. She lived on the family farm until moving to Mount Pleasant in 1968 where she worked as a telephone operator for more than 20 years until her retirement in 1990. She enjoyed embroidering, gardening and was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan. Survivors include her brother, Robert Aringdale and wife Mary of Burlington;her sister, Evelyn Williams and husband Rex of Birmingham; and many cousins, including Helen Aringdale of Columbus Junction. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Arlene Reighard. Wapello Republican June 1, 2006

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#223826) Bessie Aringdale <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=223826> AUTHOR: Judy Kelley DATE: 2/27/2009 at 20:50:04 Surnames: ARINGDALE,SHOOK Bessie Aringdale dies Tuesday Miss Bessie Roselle Aringdale, 91, a life long resident of this community, died early Tuesday morning, December 11, 1984, at Colonial Manor, where she had been a patient for one week. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 Thursday,December 13, at the Stacy-Lewis Chapel. Burial will be in the Columbus City Cemetery. Visitation will begin Wednesday noon. Memorials will be given to the Columbus City United Methodist Church. The daughter of Charles and Ella Shook Aringdale, she was born August 8, 1893, in rural Columbus Junction. She had been a member of the Spring Run Evangelical Church and later transferred her membership to the Columbus City United Methodist Church where she was also a charter member of the United Methodist Women. She had formerly been a children's Sunday School teacher in both churches. She was a former assistant postmaster at the Columbus City Post Office for approximately 15 years. She is survived by two brothers, Fred Aringdale of Columbus Junction and Frank Aringdale of Mt. Pleasant; four nieces,Helen Aringdale of Columbus Junction, Mrs. Arlene Reighard of Cedar Rapids, Doris Aringdale of Chariton and Mrs. Rex (Evelyn) Williams of Birmingham, Iowa; one nephew, Robert Aringdale of Burlington; and several great and great great nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Clyde, Roy, and Ruby; and one sister, Mrs. Elsie Olinger; one niece, two nephews and one great great nephew. Columbus Gazette December 11, 1984

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#223812) Mrs. Aline Aringdale <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=223812> AUTHOR: Judy Kelley DATE: 2/27/2009 at 18:58:55 Surnames: ARINGDALE,PEPPLE,JOHNSON,SMITH Mrs. Aline Sophia Aringdale, 95, of Columbus Junction, died Wednesday, December 27, 1989, at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City. Services were held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Stacy-Lewis Funeral Home with Rev. Brown Garlock of West Branch officiating. Mrs. Roger Davis was organist. Casket bearers were Olin Jennings, Leo Finke, Chan Williams, Edward Massey, Marshal Rose and William Oakes. Burial was in the Columbus City Cemetery. Mrs. Aringdale was born April 8, 1894, at Carington, North Dakota, the daughter of Peter and Katherine Pepple Johnson. After graduating from Pleasanton High School, she was employed at the post office there. On June 24, 1917, she married Harry Millard Smith at Carrington, after which they moved to Columbus Junction. He died February 16, 1962. She married Fred Aringdale on March 19, 1979, at Washington. She was of the Methodist faith. her hobbies were art and craft work and raising flowers. She is survived by her husband; one son, Harlan Smith of Chicago; and one sister, Millicent Johnson of Omaha. The Columbus Gazette 4 Jan 1990

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#223808) Aline Aringdale <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=223808> AUTHOR: Judy Kelley DATE: 2/27/2009 at 18:47:24 Surnames: ARINGDALE,PEPPLE,JOHNSON,SMITH COLUMBUS JUNCTION Aline Aringdale, 95, died Wednesday at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City. Services are at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Stacy-Lewis Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Brown Garlock will officiate. Burial will be at the Columbus City Cemetery. Visitation at the funeral chapel is from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday with the family being present from 2 to 4. A memorial has been established. Mrs. Aringdale was born April 4, 1894 at Carrington, N.D., a daughter of Peter and Katherine Pepple Johson. She first married Harry Smith. He died in February 1962. On March 19, 1979 she married Fred Aringdale in Washington, Iowa. She was affiliated with the Methodist church. In her earlier years she was a postal employee at Carrington. Survivors include her husband, Fred; one son Harlan Smith, of Chicago, and one sister, Millicent Johnson, of Omaha. Muscatine Journal 28 Dec 1989

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#223806) Mrs. Fred Aringdale <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=223806> AUTHOR: Judy Kelley DATE: 2/27/2009 at 18:30:44 Surnames: ARINGDALE,SUMMERS,RORK,HARTER,ANDERSON Last Rites for Mrs. Fred Aringdale Bertha Mae Summers, the daughter of Samuel and Theodosia Rork Summers, was born in Henry County near New London, Iowa on March 18, 1884. She passed away at her home five miles south of Columbus Junction on July 5, 1961 after an extended illness at the age of 77 years, 3 months and 17 days. She was married April 2, 1902 to William G. Harter of Crawfordsville, Iowa. To this union were born two children, Mrs. Charlie Anderson of Columbus Junction and Harold Franklin Harter who was killed in action in Okinawa May 8, 1945. Mr. Harter passed away March 7, 1922. On March 19, 1931 she was married to Fred E. Aringdale at Hamilton, Illinois. Since her first marriage she had continued to live in Louisa county. She was of the Prebyterian faith and was a Gold Star Mother. Besides the daughter and husband she is survived by one brother, Charles F. Summers of Omaha, Nebraska and four grandchildren, Mrs. Marshal Rose of Crawfordsville, Iowa, Mrs. Milton Simon of Lake Charles, Louisiana, Mr. Michael Harter of Lake Charles, Louisiana and Mr. Harold Harter of Harlingen, Texas and by three great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one grandchild, two brothers and four sisters. Funeral services were held at the Stacy Funeral Home in Columbus Junction at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 8, and were attended by a large number of relatives and friends. Dr. Chester E. Chandler, pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Winfield, was the officiating clergyman. Organ music was played by Mrs. B.O. Roundy. Flower attendants were Miss Doris Aringdale and Mrs. Arlene Reighard. Casket bearers were Leo Finke, Virgil Hall, Ralph Wilson, Howell Owens, Olin Jennings and Alfred Williams. Burial was in the Winfield-Scott township cemetery. Relatives and friends from a distance who attended the services were Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Simmons, Mr. and Mrs. John Summers. Mrs. Ervin Pero, Mrs. Fern Bittner, Mrs. Grace Hennessee and Mr. and Elmer Knutson all of New London; Miss Norene Short of Mt. Pleasant: Mrs. Agnes Weidenbach of Marshalltown, Iowa; Mr. Joe Metzger of Corpus Christi, Texas; Mr. and Mrs. John Davis, Mrs. Arlene Kremer, Miss Josephine Tague and Mrs. Alva Blieu of Winfield; Mrs. Elsie Olinger, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Snavely, Donnie, Diane, Denise and Doreen and Mrs. Donald Olinger of Muscatine; Mrs. Allen Reighard, Donna and Ardell, Keota; Mrs. Rex Williams of Birmingham, Iowa; Mr. B.G. Buffinton and Mrs. Max Bumgardner of Wapello; Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Aringdale Sr. of Avon, Illinois and Mr. and Mrs. Archie Schrodt of Galesburg, Illinois as well as a number of friends from the Winfield and Crawfordsville communities. Columbus Gazette

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#223800) Rev. Elmer Armstrong <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=223800> AUTHOR: Judy Kelley DATE: 2/27/2009 at 18:02:18 Surnames: ARMSTRONG,GIRARD,SIMS,HARTMAN Funeral services for 54 year old Rev. Elmer Armstrong of Columbus Junction, Iowa was held at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 17, 1998, at the Stacy-Lewis Funeral Home, Columbus Junction, Iowa. Burial will be in the Ash Grove Cemetery, Windsor, Illinois, Thursday, May 21 at 11:00 a.m. with military rites. Visitation was held Sunday afternoon at the funeral home with the family present from 3-5 p.m. Rev. Armstrong died Thursday, May 14, 1998 at Burlington Medical Center, Burlington, Iowa. A memorial has been established at the funeral home. Elmer Arthur Armstrong was born October 23, 1943 in Shelby county, near Tower Hill, Illinois to Arthur Albert and Anna May Girard Armstrong. He married Sharon R. Sims, December 23, 1964 in Windsor, Illinois. Elmer Armstrong was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the Marine Corp. He was a Boy Scout Leader in the community for several years. Elmer was an avid outdoorsman and loved to fish and hunt mushrooms. Rev. Elmer Armstrong had been Pastor at the Pleasant Grove Community Church, Columbus Junction from 1974 until 1989. Elmer is survived by his wife, Sharon, Columbus Junction; two daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Darren (Tina) Hartman, Conesville and Tara Armstrong, at home, Columbus Junction. Also surviving is a stepgrandson, Joshua Hartman, Defiance, Ohio. Elmer was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. Wapello Republican