This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#267434) James A. Rutt <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=267434> AUTHOR: Mari Nielsen - DATE: 2/22/2010 at 23:18:38 Surnames: RUTT,ALLEN,MYRSKY,STOLL JAMES A. RUTT Funeral services for James A. Rutt, 63, of Columbus Junction, were held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22, at the United Methodist Church of Columbus Junction. James Rutt died on Saturday, April 18, 1992, at University Hospital, Iowa City after a short illness. There was a Masonic service at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home on Tuesday. A memorial has been established. Burial was in the Columbus City Cemetery. Stacy-Lewis Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Rev. Wally Paige officiated the service. Brian Cummings was vocalist, with Donna Belle Hughes as organist, and Kathy Bell on keyboard. Honorary casket bearers were Thomas Huston, Jay Schweitzer, Larry Prior, Dr. Brian Masonholder, James Jewell, F.D. Smylie, and James Parlow. Casket bearers were the Chanute Air Force Base Honor Guard. He was born November 18, 1928, in rural Columbus Junction to Floyd I. and Marie Allen Rutt. He married Thelma Myrsky on April 3, 1954, at McChord Air Force Base, Tacoma, Washington. Mr. Rutt was a Lieutenant Colonel in the Air Force, serving in Viet Nam. He was a member of the Quiet Birdman group, the Viet Nam Vets, the Allen Wright Hanft Post #100 of the American Legion, and the V.F.W. He was a member of the Columbus City Masonic Lodge #107 A.F. & A.M., the Kaaba Shrine and the Davenport Consistory. He was past president of the Iowa State Fair Board and the Louisa County Fair Board, and the Louisa County Salvation Army Board, still serving on those committees. Jim was a member of the United Methodist Church, the Columbus Community Club and was treasurer of the Columbus Medical Clinic and was an active board member. Jim was a Vice President and 20 year employee of the Columbus Junction State Bank. He is survived by his wife, Thelma, Columbus Junction; a daughter, Mrs. Art (Allison) Stoll, Wilton; two sons, Cary, Columbus Junction, and Captain John, Ft. Gordon, Georgia. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, and two brothers, Lavon and Larry, both of Iowa City. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Donald. Source: newspaper clipping with handwritten death date of April 18, 1992

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#267433) Maud Jones <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=267433> AUTHOR: Mari Nielsen - DATE: 2/22/2010 at 23:17:20 Surnames: JONES,BEACH,GREENE MAUD JONES Maud L. Jones, 88, of Cotter, died Friday, April 17, 1992, at Sunrise Terrace Care Center, Winfield. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Stacy-Lewis Funeral Home, Columbus Junction. Rev. Kitch Shatzer officiated. Donna Belle Hughes was organist and Paul Duncan vocalist. Casket bearers were Joel Greene, Ronald Greene, David Goble, Donald Hanft, Jay Greene, and Howard Jones. A memorial has been established for the Cotter Presbyterian Church. Burial was in the Cambrian Cemetery, rural Columbus Junction. Maud Greene was born November 18, 1903, in Columbus City, to David and Dora Beach Greene. She graduated from Columbus City High School and attended Parsons College for two years. She married John G. Jones on October 15, 1930 in Muscatine. He preceded her in death on January 6, 1986. Maud was a life-long resident of the area. She was a member of the Cotter Presbyterian Church and a member of the ladies aid group. Survivors include her son, Richard Cotter, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sisters and two brothers. Source: newspaper clipping with handwritten death date of April 17, 1992

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#267432) Allen L. Woods <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=267432> AUTHOR: Mari Nielsen - DATE: 2/22/2010 at 23:16:07 Surnames: WOODS,BENN,RUBLE,DAVID,SCOTT ALLEN L. WOODS Allen Lee Woods, Sr., age 61, 1109 North 2nd, Washington, Iowa, died very suddenly May 23, 1996 at his home. The funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 26, 1996 at the Eden Funeral Home, Washington, Rev. Richard Boyd officiating. Burial was in Elm Grove Cemetery with Military Rites conducted by the V.F.W. The family met with friends Saturday evening at the Funeral Home. A General Memorial Fund has been established. Mr. Woods was born September 27, 1934 at Washington, Iowa, a son of Ralph and Esther M. (Benn) Woods. He grew up in Washington and graduated from Washington High School. He married Mary Sue Ruble, July 19, 1957 in Grandview, Iowa. With the exception of Military career, Washington, Iowa has always been his home, where he was a machine operator for Modine in Washington since 1979. Mr. Woods served in the U.S. Army from 1952-1979. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam. He was a member of the V.F.W. He is survived by his wife, Mary Sue Woods, Washington, Iowa; three sons, Allen Woods, Jr., Anchorage, Alaska, David Woods, Washington, Iowa, and Robert Woods, Lake Mills, Wisc.; two daughters, Mrs. Brent (Susan) David, Tupelo, Mississippi, Mary E. Woods, Washington, Iowa; seven grandchildren; one brother, Ted Woods, Washington, Iowa; two sisters, Barbara Woods, Iowa City, Iowa, and Mrs. Don (Lois) Scott, Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. Source: newspaper clipping with handwritten death date of May 23, 1996

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#267429) Lucille Butler <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=267429> AUTHOR: Mari Nielsen - DATE: 2/22/2010 at 23:14:42 Surnames: BUTLER,BUCHER,CURRAN LUCILLE BUTLER Lucille Butler, age 90, of Morning Sun, died at 11:58 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 1996 at the Burlington Medical Center. The daughter of Edward P. and Alfetta (Bucher) Curran, she was born May 3, 1906 at Morning Sun. On June 1, 1929 she married Everett L. Butler at Wapello; he died on October 12, 1985. She attended Concord School and graduated from Morning Sun High School, class of 1925. She taught school at Amity and Toolesboro and worked at various food stores and restaurants. She was a former member of the United Methodist Church in Morning Sun and taught Sunday School for many years. She was a member of the Jolly Jokers and the Virginia Grove Club, both of Morning Sun. Survivors include: 2 sons, Bill Butler and Terry Butler both of Morning Sun; 4 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and 2 step-grandchildren and 5 step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 2 brothers, Harry and Glen, and 1 sister Nellie. Funeral service was held Tuesday, May 28, 1996 at 2:00 p.m. from Hagele and Honts Funeral Home in Morning Sun, with Rev. Jack Edmisson and Rev. Chris Ebbers officiating. Music was provided by Pamela Butler, organist, and Rev. Chris Ebbers, vocalist. Honorary bearers were Harold Thomas, Millard Johnson, Archie Wolfe, Virginia Jack, Cora Brown, and Cleora McClurkin. Casket bearers were Bob Buckman, Roy Watson, Charles Beck, Bill McElhinney, Herbert Harbison, Jr., and Dr. Raymond Dill. Flower attendants were Sherry Robb and Merry Bonar. Interment was in the Kossuth Cemetery at Mediapolis. Friends called as they desired Monday at Hagele and Honts in Morning sun, where the family met with friends in the evening. A memorial has been established for the Morning Sun Library. Source: newspaper clipping with handwritten death date of May 23, 1996

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#267428) Virgil T. Fish <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=267428> AUTHOR: Mari Nielsen - DATE: 2/22/2010 at 23:13:15 Surnames: FISH,SMITH,ROBERTSON,SEVERIN VIRGIL T. FISH Wapello – Virgil T. Fish, 87, former Wapello resident, died Friday at the Burlington Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home, with the Rev. William Moon officiating. Friends may call from 4 to 5 and 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, where Masonic services will be held at 7 p.m. Burial will be at the Victor, Iowa, Memorial cemetery. Mr. Fish had been a shoe repairman and did related leather work. He was born Oct. 25, 1899, at Victor, the son of Will and Luna (Smith) Fish. He was married Oct. 25, 1927, to Gertrude Robertson, at Marengo. Mr. Fish was a member of the Wapello Lodge No. 5, A.F. & A.M., Kaaba Temple, Davenport Consistory and the American Association of Retired Persons. He is survived by one daughter, Lela Severin of Keystone, Iowa, three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife. Source: newspaper clipping with handwritten death date of June 26, 1987

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#267427) Charles Heater <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=267427> AUTHOR: Mari Nielsen - DATE: 2/22/2010 at 23:12:01 Surnames: HEATER,JENNINGS,NICHOLS,CROCKER,AMICK,FRIEBURG,KAMMERER,HUNT CHARLES HEATER Charles Heater Dies Services for Charles Heater, 82, formerly of Burlington, who died Wednesday, Sept. 28, were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 at Lunning Chapel, Burlington, Ia. The Rev. Richard Smith officiated. Burial was in Elmwood Cemetery, Morning Sun, Ia. Mr. Heater was born June 16, 1901 in Missouri to Gibson and Ida Mae Jennings Heater. He married Edna Nichols Feb. 23, 1935 in Muscatine; she died Sept. 20, 1981. Mr. Heater retired from the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant in 1965. He was a member of the United Methodist Church. Surviving: Six sons, Billie Nichols, Mt. Union, and Norman Heater, Saratoga, Wyo., Donald Heater, Tucson, Ariz., Larry Heater, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, John Heater, Boles, Ark., and Gordon Heater, Mediapolis; five daughters, Betty Crocker, Laughlin, Nev., Barbara Amick, Sparks, Nev., Bonnie Frieburg, Grand Junction, Colo., and Louise Kammerer and Virginia Hunt, both of Wapello; 39 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Source: newspaper clipping with handwritten death date of September 28, 1983

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#267266) Hazel Roe <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=267266> AUTHOR: Judy Kelley, vo DATE: 2/21/2010 at 16:42:52 Surnames: ROE Source: LCHS scrapbook; handwritten date Feb. 3, 1912 Girl Burns to Death. Hazel Roe, the 17 year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Roe, of Grandview, was burned to death when her clothing caught fire from live coals which she had dumped into an ashpan. The young girl ran into the house with the flames licking her entire body and then turning, ran outside. She died shortly afterwards from the terrible burns which she received. The funeral services which were held Monday, were attended by a large number of grief stricken friends. Miss Hazel carried the pan of ashes from the dwelling and threw them on the ground. The wind blew her skirts over the live coals and her clothing immediately caught fire. She ran screaming into the house and her mother tried to catch her as she dashed about the room a living pillar of leaping flames, but to no avail. When members of the family were finally able to reach her side she had been too badly burned to make saving her from fatal burns possible. The accident occurred about noon Saturday and the girl died from the effects of the burns about eight o'clock the same evening. Miss Hazel was the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Roe and besides her grief strikcen parents is survived by three brothers and one sister.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#267241) Lewis Beik (1835-1907) <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=267241> AUTHOR: Judy Kelley, vo DATE: 2/21/2010 at 14:50:09 Surnames: BEIK,GODFREY,BENTZ,GRAHAM Source: LCHS scrapbook Lewis Beik was born in Baden, Germany, December 18, 1935, and died at his home in Louisa county, Iowa, December 13, 1907, aged 71 years, 11 months, and 25 days. He was the son of Frederick and Sarah Beik and came with his parents to America in 1845. In 1846 the family located in Louisa county, near Grandview, where he was reared and where he resided until the time of his death. On the 14th of February, 1864, he was married to Miss Lovey Godfrey. To them three children were born: Nettie, now Mrs. Jacob Bentz, Luella, now Mrs. Graham, and May, now Mrs. Wilson, all of whom were with their father during his sickness, and who did all that loving daughters could do to minister to their father through his affliction. He also leaves five grandchildren, one brother, Jacob, and one sister, Mrs. Bentz, of Muscatine. His wife died in 1903, but he continued to reside on his farm with his daughter, Mrs. Bentz. Mr. Beik was very much attached to his home seldom leaving it unless called on business. He was a good neighbor and citizen, an affectionate husband, and leaves a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn his departure. Funeral services were held at the home Sunday, Dec. 15, conducted by Rev. C.L. Wilson, of Columbus City, assisted by Rev. Moger, of Grandview. Interment in the Grandview cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#267238) Minnie May Edmondson (1895-1907) <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=267238> AUTHOR: Judy Kelley, vo DATE: 2/21/2010 at 14:40:16 Surnames: EDMONDSON Source: LCHS scrapbook Minnie May Edmondson was born near Columbus Junction, Iowa, Oct. 19, 1895, and departed this life at her home in Grandview Saturday a.m., March 23, 1907. Little Minnie had a severe sickness at the age of five years, at which time she lost her eyesight, but it never cast a gloom over her life. She was always bright, cheerful, and happy, with a pleasant smile for all whom she met. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. During her last illness she suffered greatly but never complained. She longed to be at rest. She spoke frequently of going to her Saviour, where she would be numbered with the angels. She is survived by a father, mother, one brother and two sisters, besides many relatives and friends to mourn her early departure. The funeral services were conducted from the church Sunday p.m. at 2 o'clock, by Rev. J.V. Hummell. Lesson the 90th Psalm. Text Mark 5:39.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#267232) Samuel M. Gray 1833-1914 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=267232> AUTHOR: Judy Kelley, vo DATE: 2/21/2010 at 14:26:34 Surnames: GRAY Source: LCHS scrapbook The death of Samuel M. Gray, one of the early settlers of Grandview, occurred at Des Moines, Iowa, June 2, 1914. The remains were brought to Grandview for burial. Mr. Gray was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, March 5th, 1833. He came to Iowa with his parents when 5 years old. At an early age he became a member of the United Presbyterian church and lived in harmony with his Christian profession. He leaves a wife, son and daughter ot mourn his loss. A generous tribute of good will and of sympathy was shown to the family by the large attendance at the fuenral and the beautiful floral offerings. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. A.G. Washington, pastor of the Congregational Church at Grandview. The message of the sermon was portrayed in the text: "Let me die the death of the righteous and let my last end be like His."

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#267211) Lewis A. Reiley <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=267211> AUTHOR: Judy Kelley, vo DATE: 2/21/2010 at 11:46:04 Surnames: REILEY,NEWELL Source: "The Republican," Wapello newspaper clipping found in a LCHS scrapbook, handwritten date of Dec. 26, 1914 PROMINENT WAPELLO ATTORNEY DIES Lewis A. Reiley Passes Away Saturday Morning. ERYSIPELAS IS THE CAUSE Deceased Was Seriously Ill But A Few Days - Death Is Mourned By Many - The Last of the Old Members of the Louisa County Bar Association - A Prominent Man in Politics - Funeral Held Monday. This community has lost another one of its prominent citizens in the person of Lewis A. Reiley, who died at his home early Saturday morning after a two weeks illness with erysipelas. It was only during the last three days that his condition was considered serious, and he failed rapidly. This office has been printing some interesting articles from his pen of his trip to the old country last summer and the series had not been completed. The death of Mr. Reiley removes the last of the old members of the bar of Louisa county. The funeral was held from the home Monday afternoon at 1:30 and was largely attended by old friends of the deceased from all parts of the county. The services were conducted jointly by Revs. Sydman and Brooks, and the Masonic lodge of Wapello, of which the deceased was one of its most prominent members. Mr. Reiley was a leading lawyer of Wapello, Louisa county, had been a resident of this county since 1853 and had lived in the city of Wapello for more than 46 years. He was born in Nashville, Ohio, March 1, 1845. His father, James Reiley, was of Irish descent, born in Pennsylvania, and died in 1855, two years after removing from Louisa county, Iowa. Mr. Reiley's mother was Anna Hague, of of Scotch and French Huguenot descent. She was married to James Reiley in the year 1826, and died in 1868. The Riley's were farmers in comfortable circumstances. Their son Lewis, attended the common schools in Louisa county, and in 1861 was a student in the High school in Mt. Pleasant. When the civil war broke out young Reiley ran away from the High School, entered the army, and remained south about six months, when he was discharged. Afterwards he spent a year attending school in New York and took a year's work in Knox college at Galesburg, Ill. In his early youth Mr. Reiley worked on the home farm near Columbus City, Louisa county, and in his nineteenth year began teaching in the public schools. He continued in this occupation until five years later, when he was elected county superintendent of schools. He declined re-election, to continue the study and practice of law which he had commenced. He studied for admission to he bar with Honorable D.N. Sprague, of Wapello, then the able prosecuting attorney of the old first district of Iowa, and was admitted to the bar in April 1871, in the district court of Louisa county, Honorable Joshua Tracy of Burlington presiding. Upon his admission to the bar Mr. Reiley at once formed a partnership with Mr. Sprague, his preceptor and friend, which partnership continued for a number of years. The firm had a large business, although Mr. Sprague was compelled to be absent much of the time for twelve years, on account of his official duties. Mr. Reiley had for many years been a republican of statewide prominence and influence and an able advocate of the principles of his party. In the year 1855, he was brought out for representative from Louisa county in the Twenty-first general assembly and was elected over a strong opponent, Arthur Springer of Columbus Junction. He was re-elected to the Twenty-second General Assembly. In the first session he devoted himself to the work of revising the judiciary system of the state, especially perfecting the new Grand Jury law reducing the jury to less than one-half the number previously required. The impeachment trial of John L. Brown, auditor of state, was the most prominent feature of the session of the Twenty-first General Assembly. Mr. Reiley and Judge S. M. Weaver of Iowa Falls, then a member of the house, were chosen on the first ballot to be two of the seven managers of the impeachment trial on the part of the house. Toward the close of the session it was deemed ezpedient to reduce the probable expense of the trial, so Mr. Reiley prepared a bill under which the legislature would adjourn as a legislative body and the senate convene as a court of impeachment to hear the charges preferred by the house against the audited. The measure was introduced on Wednesday, reported favorably on Thursday morning, passed the house Thursday forenoon and the senate that afternoon, was enrolled in the evening, signed by the officers of the two houses and governor, published and became a law Friday morning. Mr. Reiley entered upon the impeachment trial with the other managers and remained there until its close. In Behalf of the Blind. In the twenty-second general assembly Mr. Reiley took an active part in behalf of the blind people of the state and was therafter appointed by Governor Ladrabee to be a member of a commission of three to visit and investigate the operation of various institutions in the United States devoted to the education and industrial improvement of the blind. The commission began work April 22, 1888, and visited the colleges and work shops for blind people in the United States and Canada, excepting those on the Pacific coast. The commission made a report to Governor Larrabee and its recommendations were laid before the next legislature which established the industrial home for the blind in Knoxville. Survived By One Son. On the 24th day of April, 1872, Mr. Reiley was married to Miss Carrie L. Newell, a daughter of Robert F. Newell, of Louisa county. They have one son who survives him, Robert Leroy, born February 23, 1873, who until recently engaged with his father in the practice of law but who has been elected auditor of Louisa county. He was given a classical education, including a six years' course in Knox college, from which he was graduated with honors in June, 1897. Entering the law department of the State University of Iowa, he was graduated from that institution in June, 1900, and thereupon admitted to the state and federal courts. Mr. Reiley was a Mason and had advanced to the thirty-second degree, being the first one in this county to attain that degree.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#267163) E. F. Brockway <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=267163> AUTHOR: Judy Kelley, vo DATE: 2/20/2010 at 20:41:52 Surnames: BROCKWAY,DARROW Source: LCHS scrapbook, date unknown PROMINENT IOWAN IS DEAD E. F. BROCKWAY, OF LETTS, SUDDENLY SUCCUMBS TO HEART DISEASE TODAY. DEATH UNEXPECTED Had Been Slightly Ill But Fatality Was Not Thought of - Well Known in Temperance Work - Formerly a State Legislator Letts, Ia., April 20. - (Special) - E. F. Brockway, a well known stock raiser and prominent temperance worker and advocate who resided on his farm three miles south of here, passed away suddenly at his home this morning at 11 o'clock, as the result of an attack of heart failure. Mr. Brockway had been ailing for the past week or ten days but had only been confined to his bed during the last two or three days, and his illness was not regarded as unusually serious by either physicians or family. At a late hour this morning however, he was taken suddenly worse and shortly afterwards passed away. The news of his sudden death is a terrific shock to this community in which he held so prominent a place. Mr. Brockway moved to his present home from Washington county some seven or eight years ago. While a resident of the last named county he served as a representative in the state legislature during several terms. He had always been very prominent as a temperance worker both locally and in the state movement. Mr. Brockway who was a man 75 years of age, is survived by his wife and three children, two daughters and one son. They are Mrs. Libbie Darrow, Miss Allie Brockway and James Brockway, all of whom reside at home. James brockway is the state secretary of the Corn Belt Meat Producers' association. Funeral Services The deceased was a former resident of Muscatine county, having come to this county as early as 1842. From here he moved to Washington county. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock from the family residence. The services will be conducted by Rev. Longnecker, of the Presbyterian church at Grandview. Interment will be made in the Grandview cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#267159) Miss Alva Menefee and Mr. Frank Walker <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=267159> AUTHOR: Judy Kelley, vo DATE: 2/20/2010 at 18:11:35 Surnames: MENEFEE,WALKER Source: LCHS scrapbook, date unknown Married - Miss Alva Menefee and Mr. Frank Walker were united in marriage at Wapello Friday p.m., Nov. 1st. Congratulations are extended.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#267158) Neal Toland <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=267158> AUTHOR: Judy Kelley, vo DATE: 2/20/2010 at 18:09:37 Surnames: TOLAND,COX,HARTMAN Source: LCHS scrapbook, handwritten date of Sept. 14, 1911 Neal Toland Dies at Ukiah, Cal. The remains of Neal Toland, who died at Ukiah, California, on last Thursday are expected to arrive at Letts today, and upon the arrival of the body, funeral arrangements will be made. The exact cause of the unexpected death is not known as the message received by relatives at Letts, Iowa, was brief. It was not known however, that he was ill and the tidings came as a shock to the family. Mr. Toland had resided at Ukiah for about a year where he was employed as an attendant at the State Asylum for the Insane. He was thirty-two years of age and was unmarried. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Toland, of Letts, and aside from his parents is survived by three brothers and trhee sisters who are, James R. and Owen F., and Dewey, of Letts, and Mrs. F. M. Cox, of Kellerton, Iowa, and Mrs. W.F. Hartman and Miss Velma, of Letts.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#267150) Christina Lambert <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=267150> AUTHOR: Judy Kelley, vo DATE: 2/20/2010 at 16:54:29 Surnames: LAMBERT,WEILYIE Source: LCHS scrapbook; handwritten date of 1911 YOUNG WOMAN IS CALLED SUDDENLY MISS CHRISTINA LAMBERT DIES WHILE AT WORK Is Seen to Suddenly Stagger and Fall - Death Follows Shortly Afterwards - Heart Failure Believed Cause. Grandview, Iowa, May 25. - (Special)- Miss Christina Lambert, aged 27 years, died suddenly at 6:30 o'clock last evening at the home of Fred Weilyie, three miles west of this place, where she was employed as a housekeeper. Though the cause of Miss Lambert's death has not been definitely determined it is presumed to have been due to heart disease. She was about her work yesterday and so far as is known was in her usual health. After the evening meal she went into the chicken yard at the rear of the house to feed the chickens. Weilie saw her suddenly stagger and then fall and rushed to her assistance. He found her dying and though medical assistance was summoned, she passed away before aid could reach her. The funeral will be held tomorrow at the Methodist Episcopal church at Wapello, of which church Miss Lambert was a member. Miss Lambert is survived by her parents who reside in Wapello and by two sisters.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#267149) Margaret Lucile Shew <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=267149> AUTHOR: Judy Kelley, vo DATE: 2/20/2010 at 16:45:03 Surnames: SHEW,CARRIGAN Source: LCHS scrapbook; date unknown LITTLE LUCILE SHEW DIES AT BURLINGTON HOSPITAL SECOND DEATH IN FAMILY Margaret Lucile Shew, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. E. Shew, was born on the home place near Wapello, Iowa, November 23d, 1908, and died at Burlington, Iowa, January 23d, 1915, aged 6 years and 3 months. Three weeks ago, a trouble developed in her left ear, supposedly mastoiditis. Local physicians did their best, but she grew worse and two weeks ago was taken to the Burlington hospital, where the best specialists could be secured were consulted. But the hand of death was upon her and despite all that tenderest devotion and loving hands could do she slipped out into the great beyond Saturday, January 23d. There preceded her in death three sisters and one brother. The eldest sister, Erma, passed away only five weeks ago. But again they are united in a land where sickness and sorrow cannot come. For the Savior said, "Suffer the little children to come unto me, for of such is the kingdom of heaven." On January 18th, the death messenger called for the aged grandmother, Mrs. Carrigan. Again we are reminded that though we are in the midst of life we are also in the presence of death. Besides the bereaved parens there remains one brother, Wm. Orland and one sister, Mable Isabelle, to mourn her loss, besides other relatives and hosts of friends, who deeply mourn her death and extend deepest sympathy to the sorrowing family. The funeral services were held at Mt. Hope school house conducted by Rev. A.W. McBlain. The school house was packed with relatives and friends. The casket was covered with floral tributes from loved ones and neighbors. The interment was made in Indian Creek cemetery, where amidst the beautiful flowers she was laid to rest beside Erma. Thus we depart, one by one.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#267145) Catharine Hucke Shaefer <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=267145> AUTHOR: Judy Kelley, vo DATE: 2/20/2010 at 15:53:51 Surnames: SHAEFER,HUCKE,FRENZEL Source: Unknown newspaper clipping found in LCHS scrapbook, handwritten date of Dec. 29, 1910 CANCER FATAL TO WAPELLO WOMAN MRS. CATHARINE SCHAEFER PASSED AWAY THIS MORNING. Has Been Sufferer for a Year and Death Was Not Unexpected - Funeral at Grandview. Mrs. Catharine Hucke Schaefer, the wife of John Schaefer, of Wapello, Ia., passed away this morning at 5 o'clock, at the family residence there, according to the sad message received by friends in this city today. Her death was due to cancer and followed a year's illness. Mrs. Schaefer was for a number of years a resident of this county, making her home near Moscow. Later the family removed to Louisa county, residing for a time at Grandview and later at Wapello. The funeral services will be held at the M.E. church at Grandview on Saturday at 1 p.m., and interment will be made at the Grandview cemetery. Mrs. Schaefer is survived by her husband, five children, and eighteen grandchildren. The children are: Robert Schaefer, of Grandview; Henry and George, of Wapello; Mrs. William Beik and Mrs. H.H. Snyder, of near Grandview. Two sisters, Mrs. Tom Frenzel, and Mrs. Chris. Frenzel, and one brother, Henry Hucke, all of Moscow, also survive her.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#267143) Bascom Chamberlin <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=267143> AUTHOR: Judy Kelley, vo DATE: 2/20/2010 at 15:44:52 Surnames: CHAMBERLIN,MCCLEARY Source: Unknown newspaper clipping found in LCHS scrapbook, date unknown. Bascom Chamberlin was born in Dunkirk, Chautauqua county, N.Y., Dec. 20, 1837, and departed this life Sunday, Oct. 7, 1906, at his home near Grandview, Iowa, after a lingering illness of several months. He came to Iowa City, Iowa, in 1855, and in 1861 he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Anna McCleary, they then settled on the farm where he died. Besides his sorrowing wife, he leaves one brother and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his departure. The funeral occurred Tuesday p.m. at 2 o'clock from the M.E. church with Rev. Longnecker conducting the services. Interment in the Grandview cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#267142) Jno. C. Allen <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=267142> AUTHOR: Judy Kelley, vo DATE: 2/20/2010 at 15:40:12 Surnames: ALLEN,MCDOUGAL Source: Unknown newspaper clipping found in LCHS scrapbook, date unknown. Jno. C. Allen was born at Drakesville, N. J., April 10, 1839, died at his home in Grandview Saturday, Sept. 29, 1906, aged 67 years, 5 months and 19 days. When seventeen years of age he came with his parents to Streator, Ill. He was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth McDougal August 1, 1861. In Sept., 1866, he came to Grandview and has lived here until the time of his death. To this union five children were born, two children having preceded him. He leaves a wife and three children to mourn his departure. The funeral occurred Sunday at 2 o'clock p.m. from the M.E. church, conducted by Rev. Longnecker. Interment in the Grandview cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#267112) J. Kenneth Houseal 1923-1993 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=267112> AUTHOR: Daniel R Davis, DATE: 2/20/2010 at 13:22:33 Surnames: HOUSEAL,GOBE,DALLMEYER,LEYENDECKER,DYKSTRA,GREEN THOMAS,MORGAN,SCHLICHTING Source: Unnamed and undated newspaper clipping. COLUMBUS JUNCTION- J. Kenneth Houseal, 69, of Columbus Junction died Saturday, April 10, 1993, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Stacy-Lewis Funeral Home. The Revs. Ralph Draper and Paul Goossin will officiate. Organists will be Donna Belle Hughes and Cecil Schlichting. Casket bearers will be Ed Gobe, Lewis Dallmeyer, Thomas Leyendecker, John Dykstra, Bill Green, Robert Thomas and Butch Morgan. Burial, with military rites by the Allen Wright Hanft Post No. 100 of the American Legion, will be at the Indian Creek Cemetery. Visitation is from 2 to 8 p.m. today with the family being present from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Pleasant Grove Church and the scholarship fund of the Emma Beckman Chapter No. 445 Order of Eastern Star. Houseal was born Oct. 13, 1923, at Columbus Junction, to Rolla F. and Fannie James Houseal. He was a life resident of the community. He married Lois Schlichting on Sept. 1, 1949, at the Pleasant Grove Church at Columbus Junction. He was a World War II Navy Veteran serving on the U.S.S. Shennango in the Pacific Theater. He was a contractor-carpenter for 26 years in the Columbus Junction area. He had worked as a maintenance operator with the Department of Transportation until his retirement in 1985. He was a deacon and member of the Pleasant Grove Community Church, a member of the Emma Beckman Chapter No. 445 Order of Eastern Star, a member of the Columbus City Masonic Lodge No.104 A.F&A.M., the Davenport Consistory and Kaaba Shrine. He was a member of the Allen Wright Hanft Post No. 100 of the V.F.W. Survivors include, his wife, Lois; two brothers, R.F. "Bud" Houseal of Burlington, and John Houseal of Glendale, Ariz.; a sister, Mrs. Bill (Margaret) Morgan of Columbus City; 12 nieces and nephews and 18 great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Richard.