This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#266553) MYRTLE LOUELLA DUNLAP <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=266553> AUTHOR: Daniel R Davis DATE: 2/16/2010 at 15:39:04 Surnames: DUNLAP,MORRISON,SANDS,STINEMAN,ELLIOTT Unknown date and name of publication. Newspaper clipping without source or date. Last rites were held at the Dudgeon McCulley Funeral Home Friday afternoon at 2 p.m. for Mrs. Mrytle Louella Dunlap who died April 8 at her home in Wapello. Rev. Harland Gant officiated at the service. Mrs. Dunlap was born July 20, 1882, at Andalusia, Ill. Phyllis MCulley was the organist, Flower attendants were Murray Stineman, Donna Haverhill and Wilma Bickford. Casket bearers were John Morrison, Sam Sands, Jesse McGill, James Sands, Robert Stineman and Leonard Elliot. Interment was in the Wapello Cemetery.
This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#266072) Merritt L. Jamison <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=266072> AUTHOR: Judy Kelley, vo DATE: 2/13/2010 at 17:51:59 Surnames: JAMISON,HERRICK,WHITCOMB,CHRISTIE,BIGGER Source: Newspaper clipping from a LCHS scrapbook with a handwritten date of Oct. 1, 1917. Merritt L. Jamison, well known farmer, business man, horseman and stockdealer, and a prominent resident of Wapello for a number of years, passed away at his home here at 9 o'clock Sunday morning. Death came as a relief from suffering, he having been an invalid for four years. He was 69 years and 23 days of age. Merritt L. Jamison, son of George and Hulda (Herrick) Jamison, who were pioneer residents of this community, was born on a farm near Wapello, August 21, 1848. He received his early education in the rural and public schools of Wapello township and later attended the Burlington university, located at Burlington, Iowa. He was united in marriage to Miss M. E. Whitcomb at Burlington, Iowa, October 26, 1867. Five children were born to this union, three of whom died in infancy. The remaining two, Nellie May, wife of Frank Christie, and Edna Blanche, now Mrs. Blanche Bigger, survive, and reside in Wapello. At one time Mr. Jamison was one of Louisa county's largest land owners and stock-dealers. He at one time had accumulated a thousand acres of the finest land in Louisa county, and his business activity in stock dealing and contracting made him known all over this state, and in adjoining states as well. He was also interested in contracting for public works, building a levee on the west bank of the Mississippi river from Muscatine to Port Louisa, known as the Muscatine Island levee, and had contracts for grading on the C.B.& Q and Iowa Central railroads. Mr. Jamison was a strong democrat in politics, and had broad and liberal ideas. Mr. Jamison and family left the farm in 1891and moved to Wapello where he has since made his home. He has always been identified with the progressive element of citizenship, being interested in the old county fair and other public enterprises. He was for a time a few years back, the owner of the former A.O. Thompson drug store. Mr. Jamison was also a prominent horseman and an excellent judge of good horses. A few years ago he picked a colt and had it trained. This horse was M.L.J, which developed into one of the fastest trotters in this county, and last year held some sort of a world's record for trotters of its age and class. Mr. Jamison's importance in all the different lines he was connected with, gave him a large acquaintance that few enjoy, and his ability made him many admiring friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock from his late home, conducted by the Rev. E.C. Brooks, pastor of the First M.E. church of Columbus Junction, and assisted by the Rev. F.H. Austermann, pastor of the Wapello Grace M.E. church. The business houses of the city were closed from 2:00 to 3:00 o'clock, and the public schools were closed at 2 o'clock for the remainder of the afternoon in honor of Mr. Jamison. The funeral was attended by a large concourse of relatives and friends. Interment was made in the Wapello cemetery.
This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#266059) Mary Elizabeth Hickman <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=266059> AUTHOR: Judy Kelley, vo DATE: 2/13/2010 at 16:55:39 Surnames: HICKMAN,JONES,WILLIAMS Source: Newspaper clipping from a LCHS scrapbook Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Hickman, wife of William Hickman, died at her home near Wapello Saturday evening, Oct. 6, 1917, at 4:30 o'clock, following an illness of only nine days. Mary E. Jones was born in Memphis, Tenn., Dec.8, 1848, and died at the age of 68 years, 9 months and 28 days. She was first married to John Williams in the year of 1884 and to this union two sons were born, Samuel Williams and Luther Williams of near Grandview. Her first husband passed away in 1889. Later she was married to William Hickman Feb. 27, 1891. To this union no children were born. She was a member of the Methodist church. She was a good wife and mother, and well liked by all who knew her. Those who survive are the husband and two sons, Samuel and Luther Williams of near Grandview, and two grandchildren, Alfred and Helen Williams; two step-children, James and Alice Hickman, and six step-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Harrison church Monday, Oct. 8, at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. Pike. Interment in the Grandview cemetery.
This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#266019) George W. Gipple <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=266019> AUTHOR: Judy Kelley, vo DATE: 2/13/2010 at 14:43:59 Surnames: GIPPLE,SHARP,HUDLER,DOLLARHIDE,HOLTZ,ZIMMERMAN,EGGE Source: Newspaper clipping from a LCHS scrapbook with a handwritten date of 1917. George W. Gipple, an aged and highly respected resident of Letts, died last Wednesday, July 11, at his home there. Death was due to senility after a long illness, the last six weeks of which he was bedfast. Mr. Gipple was one of the oldest residents in eastern Iowa. He celebrated his ninetieth birthday anniversary May 4th this year. He was a resident of Letts for many years. Deceased is survived by eight children. Mrs. Emma Sharp of Falls City Neb.; Mrs. Anna Hudler of Letts; Mrs. Cynthia Dollarhide of Audubon, Iowa; Mrs. Carl Holtz of Sweetland; Charles W. and Lincoln U. Gipple of Letts; E.B. Gipple of Winfield, Iowa, and Harvey W. Gipple of Bentonville Ark. Three brothers and two sisters also survive: Samuel of Columbus Junction, Iowa; Charles of Fort Scott, Kan., and Isaiah of Grandview; Mrs. Mary Zimmerman of Grandview, and Mrs. Julia Egge of Allentown, Pa. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Episcopal church in Letts at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon. Burial was made in Letts cemetery. The Rev. Barker of Keota, conducted the services.
This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#266008) Frederick A. Seltzer <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=266008> AUTHOR: Judy Kelley, vo DATE: 2/13/2010 at 14:09:49 Surnames: SELTZER,MYER,SILVERHORN,NOLAN Source: Newspaper clipping from a LCHS scrapbook 4 YEARS ILLNESS IS TERMINATED Following an illness of more than four and one-half years duration, Frederick A. Seltzer, a well known resident of South Muscatine, passed away at the Bellevue hospital this morning. Death was due to Bright's disease, the deceased being an invalid for the past four years, while he had been at the hospital for a period of twelve weeks. Frederick A. Seltzer was born in Germany February 24, 1850, and came to this country with his parents when but one year of age. Shortly after his arrival here, the family moved to Louisa county where they lived for a good many years, and later moved to this city, where he has resided for twenty-eight years. In 1877 he was united in marriage with Caroline Myer, to which union six children were born. Two children Verdie and Paul Seltzer died in infancy, while the wife passed away September 17, 1891. On October 6, 1894, he was united in marriage with Anna Mary Silverhorn, who with the four children, Mrs. Mollie B. Nolan of Ardon, Jacob George Septzer of Nebraska City, David Arthur Seltzer of Fairport and Martin L. Seltzer of Cedar Rapids survive. Funeral services over the remains will be conducted from the family residence at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning, the Rev. George W. Barber of the Musserville Methodist Episcopal church to officiate. Interment will be in the Greenwood cemetery.
This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#266002) Clarence Hohenadel <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=266002> AUTHOR: Judy Kelley, vo DATE: 2/13/2010 at 13:54:59 Surnames: HOHENADEL Source: Newspaper clipping from a LCHS scrapbook with a handwritten date of Nov. 17, 1917. TETANUS CAUSES HOHENADEL DEATH ACCIDENT ON NOVEMBER 8TH RESULTS IN DEATH Injured While Assisting in Shredding Fodder, When Left Arm is Drawn in Machinery - Funeral Today Clarence Hohenadel, a prominent young farmer residing near Letts, Ia., passed away at 8 o'clock Saturday evening, his death being caused by Tetanus, from which he suffered for two days. His death was directly due to injuries he received on November 8th. Hohenadel was assisting in shredding fodder at the Alfred Bohling place at that time and was operating the traction engine. As he leaned forward to give the machine more power his sleeve caught in the belt and his left arm was drawn in. Only the presence of mind of Donald Rockefellow, another worker, who turned the clutch of the traction engine as Hohenadels's head was being drawn into the machinery, saved the young man from instant death. Immediately after the accident he was removed to the Hershey hospital and remained there for nearly a week. As a result of his improved condition he was removed to his home Thursday. Hohenadel was a lifelong resident of the Letts community. He was born August 16, 1892, on a farm near Grandview. Beside his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Hohenadel, he is survived by four brothers, Theodore, Frank, John and Charles, and one sister Pearl, at home. Funeral services over the remains were conducted this morning at 10 o'clock from the home near Letts the Rev. Thorne of the Grandview Methodist Episcopal church officiating. Interment took place in the Grandview cemetery.
This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#265986) Joe Garrett <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=265986> AUTHOR: Judy Kelley, vo DATE: 2/13/2010 at 12:53:15 Surnames: GARRETT Source: Newspaper clipping from a LCHS scrapbook with a handwritten date of Sept. 13, 1917. Joe Garrett Passes Away After Lingering Illness - Funeral at Wapello Friday afternoon. Mrs. Ella Garrett received a telegram yesterday morning announcing the death of her son, Joe, who passed away at a hospital in Kansas City, Mo., where he was taken last Thursday for treatment. He had been afflicted for several months with a cancerous growth on his side and had consulted physicians in Davenport, Burlington and Rochester. Last week he asked to be taken to Kansas City in hope that specialists there might give relief but to no avail. Joe Garrett, son of Ella and Walter Garrett, was born on a farm near Wapello April 30, 1892, where he grew to manhood. He was an industrious young man and for some time was foreman in a garage at Davenport where he was employed until compelled to give up his work because of failing health. Deceased is survived by his father and mother and two brothers, Arthur, of Laredo, Mo., and Robert of Wapello. The remains were brought to Wapello this morning and funeral services will be held from the home Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#265984) Josephine Stevens <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=265984> AUTHOR: Judy Kelley, vo DATE: 2/13/2010 at 12:37:55 Surnames: STEVENS,BLAUL Source: Newspaper clipping from a LCHS scrapbook with a handwritten date of 1917 Miss Josephine Stevens, daughter of Levi and Jane Stevens, who were pioneer residents of Louisa county, passed away at the old home Saturday afternoon, October 13, at 5 o'clock. Her last illness dated over a period of several months, during which time she suffered from complications of diseases. Deceased spent her entire life on the homestead near here, residing there with her brother and sister, John and Miss Nan. Another sister, Mrs. Chas. Blaul of Burlington, also survives. Funeral services were conducted from the family home at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon, by the Rev. W.R. Coventry of the First Presbyerian church. Interment in Harrison cemetery.
This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#265983) John Curtis <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=265983> AUTHOR: Judy Kelley, vo DATE: 2/13/2010 at 12:32:34 Surnames: CURTIS,INGRAHAM THOMPSON,PARSONS,FURNAS,HILL,HUTCHINSON Source: Newspaper clipping from a LCHS scrapbook with a handwritten date of July 27, 1917 John Curtis, an aged and highly respected resident of Letts, passed away early Friday morning in Bellevue hospital at Muscatine. Death came after four weeks of suffering in the hospital due to a complication of diseases. The decedent was born August 16, 1945, at Constantine, Michigan, and came to Letts at the age of seventeen. There he resided on a farm until twelve years ago when he moved to town. All the last years of his life were spent at his home in Letts. He leaves his wife, one son Oral, of Muscatine, two daughters, Mrs. Walter Ingraham of Letts, and Mrs. Bert Thompson of Grandview; four sisters, Miss Ollie Parsons of Letts, Mrs. Ella Furnas of Letts, Mrs. Henry Hill of Conesville, and Mrs. J. Hutchinson of Blue Mound, Kansas, and two brothers Abner of Bayard, Iowa, and Samuel of Blue Mound, Kansas. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the U.B. Church conducted by Rev. Phillips. The cortage proceeded proceeded to Grandview and burial was made in the cemetery there.
This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#265972) Isaac D. Nesbitt <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=265972> AUTHOR: Judy Kelley, vo DATE: 2/13/2010 at 10:47:03 Surnames: NESBITT Source: newspaper clipping with a handwritten date of 1917, taken from a LCHS scrapbook Isaac D. Nesbitt, 73 years of age, passed away Tuesday, July 31, at the county farm, where he had been an inmate for thirty years. He was born in Ohio, and was married in 1867. Three children were born to the union and all of them died in childhood. He served in the Union army during the Civil war and was given an honorable discharge at its close. He is survived by his wife, who lives at Kansas City. Burial took place yesterday afternoon, Rev. C.E. Coggeshall conducting the services at the grave. Several members of the local G.A.R. Post attended the funeral and acted as pallbearers. No relatives were present. Interment in Wapello cemetery.
This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#265958) Leonard (Brownie) Brown <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=265958> AUTHOR: Mari Nielsen - DATE: 2/13/2010 at 00:21:53 Surnames: BROWN,MORROW,SHEAFOR,GWEN,GOSSAGE LEONARD (BROWNIE) BROWN Wapello Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home for Leonard (Brownie) Brown, 71. Mr. Brown died Wednesday at St. Francis Care Center, Burlington. Officiating will be Rev. Jerrold Swinton. Burial will be in the Wapello Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Mr. Brown was born on Dec. 21, 1903 at Richland, the son of Julius and Josie Morrow Brown. His marriage to Abbie Sheafor took place on July 21, 1928 at Wapello. He was a member of the United Methodist Church and was a street commissioner for Burlington. He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Sunny Fay Gwen of Omaha, Neb., and Sandra Kay Gossage of Burlington; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters. Source: newspaper clipping with handwritten death date of November 19, 1975
This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#265957) Birdie Wolfe-Schneider <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=265957> AUTHOR: Mari Nielsen - DATE: 2/13/2010 at 00:20:35 Surnames: WOLFE,SCHNEIDER,COCAINE,NICHOLS,BIRKENSTOCK,TONKINSON,OWENS BIRDIE WOLFE-SCHNEIDER Birdie Beatrice Wolfe-Schneider, 76, of 1815 Summer St., Burlington, IA, died Saturday, September 10, 1994, at Morning Sun Care Center, Morning Sun, IA where she had resided for two months. Born June 24, 1918, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Charles and Orpha Cocaine Nichols. Birdie was previously married to Neal Wolfe. Birdie was Recreational Director at Klein Hospital for ten years. She was a member of the Oak Street Baptist Church of Burlington. She graduated from Morning Sun High School. Survivors include one son, Randall N. Wolfe, Burlington; one daughter Sharlene Birkenstock, Racine, WI; three grandchildren, Steve, Nancy and Michael Birkenstock; 2 great-grandchildren, Ross and Stephanie Birkenstock; one brother, Robert Nichols, Morning Sun; two sisters, Pauline Tonkinson, Yarmouth, and Corinne Owens, Wilcox, AZ. She was loved by several nieces, nephews and many friends. She was preceded in death by her son Wilford and brother Merlin. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 13, 1994 at Lunning Chapel, Burlington. Rev. Gary Walker officiated and interment was in Shinar Cemetery of Pleasant Grove, New London. Source: newspaper clipping with handwritten death date of September 10, 1994
This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#265956) Grant G. Dean <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=265956> AUTHOR: Mari Nielsen - DATE: 2/13/2010 at 00:18:50 Surnames: DEAN,WALKER,GRINSTEAD,GEARHART,HODGE,GIBSON,LEHNERT GRANT G. DEAN Grant G. Dean, 66, of Danville, died Friday, September 9, 1994, at his home. Born October 19, 1927, in Burlington, he was the son of Clay H. and Maggie Walker Dean. On October 30, 1948, he married Jean Grinstead in Burlington. Mr. Dean was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, he had worked at the IAAP in Middletown for 11 years. He owned and operated Deans Conoco for 25 years. After retiring he worked for Community Action of Mount Pleasant. He was a member of the Danville United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Stanley Dean of Danville and Patrick Dean of rural New London; one daughter, Brenda Gearhart of Burlington; four granddaughters; five step-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandsons; three brothers, Harold Dean of Mediapolis, Clifford Dean of Seattle, Washington; and Clay Dean of Decatur, Illinois; and three sisters, Viola Hodge of Low Moor, Gertrude Gibson of Burlington, and Jane Lehnert of Oakville. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and one sister. Masonic rites were held Sunday at Elliot Chapel in New London. The funeral for Mr. Dean was held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Elliot Chapel with Rev. Bob Dodds officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. A memorial has been established to the Danville Methodist Church and Hope Haven of Burlington. Source: newspaper clipping with handwritten death date of September 10, 1994
This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#265955) Lucile V. Taylor <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=265955> AUTHOR: Mari Nielsen - DATE: 2/13/2010 at 00:17:20 Surnames: TAYLOR,SHIPMAN,VANDEVORT,FAIRES,FISHER,KING,PETERSON LUCILE V. TAYLOR Funeral services for Lucile V. Taylor, 85, 304 S. Main, Fairfield, were held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, September 12, at the First United Methodist Church in Fairfield with Rev. Kenneth Royar officiating. Mrs. Taylor died at 9:18 Thursday, September 8 at Jefferson County Hospital. Mrs. Taylor was born August 21, 1909, at Wapello, the daughter of Arthur and Anna Shipman Vandevort. She grew up in Wapello, attended Iowa Wesleyan College in Mount Pleasant and Fort Madison Business College. On July 29, 1939, she married Benjamin J. Taylor at First Methodist Church in Des Moines. They lived their entire married life in Fairfield. She was an active member of the First Methodist Church and many of the church groups and committees. She was a member of Chapter C, PEO; Wit and Wisdom; Jefferson County Genealogical Society; Prairie Quilters; Bonnifield Chapter of Questers; the Harper Foundation Board; a member and past president of Fairfield Womens Club, and was active in restoration of McElhinney House. She had served as a member of the low-rent housing board at its beginning and served on the Logan Apartment Board for many years. Surviving are her husband; four sisters, Frances Faires of Kankakee, Illinois, Harriet Fisher of Spencer, Dorothy King of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, and Roena Peterson of Des Moines. An infant brother preceded her in death. Source: newspaper clipping with handwritten death date of September 8, 1994
This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#265954) Alfred Williams <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=265954> AUTHOR: Mari Nielsen - DATE: 2/13/2010 at 00:15:54 Surnames: WILLIAMS,HARTSOCK,ANDERSON,MURPHY,PORT,NELSON ALFRED WILLIAMS Alfred Williams, 80, of Columbus Junction, died on Saturday, September 10, 1994, at Colonial Manor Care Center, Columbus Junction. Born November 8, 1913, in Wapello, he was the son of Sam and Mattie Hartsock Williams. On October 26, 1941, he married Lorena Anderson in Mount Union. Mr. Williams was a lifelong farmer in Louisa County. He was a member of the Columbus City United Methodist Church, a 32nd-degree Mason with the Columbus City Masonic Lodge 107 A.F. and A.M., a member of the KAABA Shrine and Davenport Consistory, the Emma Beckman Chapter 445 Order of the Eastern Star, and the local Odd Fellows. He was a former member of the Louisa County Sheriffs patrol. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Sheldon Williams and Chan Williams, both of Columbus Junction, and Douglas Williams of New London; two daughters, Alfreda Murphy of Conesville and Nancy Port of Washington; seven grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one brother, Clay Williams of Geneseo, Illinois; and one sister, Helen Nelson of Aledo, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his parents. A Masonic service was held at 7 p.m. Sunday, September 11, at the Stacy-Lewis Funeral Home, Columbus Junction. The funeral for Mr. Williams was held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 12, at the Stacy-Lewis Funeral Home, with Rev. Walden Paige officiating. Casket bearers were Olin Jennings, John Peters, James Van Auken, Ray Boulton, Lee Bobb and Dan Boyd, Honorary casket bearers were Marion Howell, Ed Massey, Max Gipple, and Charlie Dunnahoo. Music was by Donna Belle Hughes. Burial was in the Wapello Cemetery. A memorial has been established. Source: newspaper clipping with handwritten death date of September 10, 1994
This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#265953) Ernest Wagner <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=265953> AUTHOR: Mari Nielsen - DATE: 2/13/2010 at 00:14:34 Surnames: WAGNER,WINCE,MCDONALD ERNEST WAGNER Funeral services for 85-year-old Ernest Wagner of Letts were on Tuesday, September 13, 1994, at 2 p.m. at the Stacy-Lewis Funeral Home, Columbus Junction. Music was provided by Donna Belle Hughes. Casket bearers were Wayne Barnes, Jerry Ludwick, Allan Tangen, Rick Ball, Fred Humiston, and George Ball. Ernest died Saturday, September 10, at Colonial Manor Care Center, Columbus Junction. A memorial has been established. Burial was in the Cedar Bethel Cemetery, Letts. Ernest Leroy Wagner was born November 15, 1908, in Letts, to Reuben and Bessie Wince Wagner. He was a life-long farmer in the area. He was a member of the Louisa County Farm Bureau. Survivors include: his sister-in-law, Mrs. Helen Wagner, Letts; a niece, Mrs. Steven (Shirley) McDonald, Central City; two nephews, Ron Wagner of Letts and Dan Wagner of Wapello. There are four great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Harold. Source: newspaper clipping September 13, 1994
This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#265952) Shirley McCullough <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=265952> AUTHOR: Mari Nielsen - DATE: 2/13/2010 at 00:13:18 Surnames: MCCULLOUGH,THOMPSON,HESSELTINE,DRINKALL,SCHENKEL SHIRLEY McCULLOUGH Shirley Irene McCullough, 97, of Conesville, died Wednesday, September 7, 1994, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. Born April 16, 1897, in Haven, she was the daughter of Leroy and Dora Thompson Hesseltine. On January 4, 1923, she married Harold Albert McCullough in Muscatine. He died April 13, 1988. She was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a 71-year member of the Grace United Church of Christ in Conesville and the Ladies Church Guild. She was also a member of the Louisa County Farm Bureau Women and the Jolly 12 Sewing Club in Conesville. Survivors include a son, Gaylord McCullough of Conesville; a daughter, Dorothy Drinkall of Columbus Junction; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Gladys Schenkel of Muscatine. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, and three sisters. The funeral for Mrs. McCullough was held at 2 p.m., Saturday, September 10, at Stacy-Lewis Funeral Home, Columbus Junction. Rick Crooks officiated the service. Music was by Mrs. Marsha Gerot and Brian Cummings. Casket bearers were David McCullough, Donald McCullough, Daniel McCullough, and John Chapin. Burial was in the Conesville Cemetery. A memorial has been established for the Conesville First Responders. Source: newspaper clipping with handwritten death date of September 7, 1994
This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#265951) Dixie L. Shuck <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=265951> AUTHOR: Mari Nielsen - DATE: 2/13/2010 at 00:11:48 Surnames: SHUCK,MCKILLIP,GARRISON,RUSSELL,HERNANDEZ,HURLBURT,COULTER DIXIE L. SHUCK Dixie L. Shuck, 56, of Columbus Junction, died Tuesday, Sept. 6, 1994, at her home following an extended illness. Born April 9, 1938, in Muscatine, she was the daughter of Floyd and Leona McKillip Garrison. She married Wilbert Russell. She later married Loren Shuck July 22, 1980, in Las Vegas, NV. She had lived in Columbus Junction for the past 10 years. She was a member of the Church of St. Joseph, and was a volunteer at the Columbus Junction Senior Center. Survivors include her husband; her three children from her first marriage, Charles Edward Russell of Santa Rose, CA, Dennis Lee Russell of Corvallis, OR; two step-children, Lonna Hernandez of Thousand Oaks, CA, and David Shuck, Buena Park, CA; a brother, Donald Garrison of Buckeye, AZ; two sisters, Charlotte Hurlburt of Montpelier, and Darlene Coulter of Charlotte, NC; a half-brother, Jim Garrison, of Muscatine; seven grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother. The funeral for Mrs. Shuck was at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Church of St. Joseph in Columbus Junction. Casketbearers were Charles Russell, Dennis Russell, Rod Hurlburt, Steve Hurlburt, Diane Winters and Calvin Hurlburt, Jr. Music was by Ann Ellsworth. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery, Muscatine. A memorial has been established. Source: newspaper clipping with handwritten death date of September 6, 1994
This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#265789) David W, Shellabarger <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=265789> AUTHOR: Judy Kelley, vo DATE: 2/11/2010 at 20:02:26 Surnames: SHELLABARGER Newspaper clipping from LCHS scrapbook handwritten date of Sept 18, 1917 Aged Letts Man Dead After an extended illness of several years, David W. Shellabarger, one of the oldest residents of Letts, died at his home there Tuesday morning at 6:30 o'clock. Death was due to heart trouble and came unexpectedly. Mr. Shellabarger was 79 years of age and had been a resident of Grandview township for many years. He was a member of the Thirty-fifth Iowa Volunteer Infantry during the Civil war. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Wm. Estep of Letts and two sons, E.P. Shellabarger of Columbus Junction, and Clarence of Letts. Funeral services were conducted from his late home at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Interment in the Letts cemetery.
This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#265778) Jane Smice <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=265778> AUTHOR: Judy Kelley, vo DATE: 2/11/2010 at 18:27:33 Surnames: SMICE,TEETS,SIMKINS,COOPER,POWELL,THARP Death of Mrs. Jane Smice Mrs. Jane Smice, wife of John Smice of Toolsboro, died Monday, July 26, 1909, at Hershey hospital in Muscatine. She was taken to Muscatine last Thursday, where she was operated on for cancer, but died from the effects of the shock. She was born in Virginia, May 13, 1846, and was 63 years, 2 months and 13 days old at the time of her death. Her maiden name was Teets. She was one of nine children, all of whom are dead with the exception of one sister, Mrs. Mary Simpkins of Muscatine, and one brother, H. J. Teets of Grandview. She was the mother of seven children, four sons and three daughters - Frank, Charles, Jake and Albert, all residing near Toolsboro, and Mrs. Emma Cooper of Muscatine, Mrs. Josie Powell, near Hogback, and Mrs. Dora Tharp of Grandview. She came with her family to Iowa about 55 years ago and resided in this vicinity, at Grandview, Toolesboro and Wapello practically all her life since leaving her old Virginia home. The funeral occured at Toolesboro, her old home, yesterday at 10 a.m., conducted by Rev. Newsom of Wapello. Interment in the Parsons Cemetery. Source: LCHS scrapbook