This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#265308) J. P. Walker <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=265308> AUTHOR: David L. Skipto DATE: 2/9/2010 at 13:37:23 Surnames: WALKER,PATTERSON Source: Louisa County Historical Society Our community was greatly shocked this morning to learn of the death of J.P. Walker, which occurred at his home in Grandview Township last evening, March 20, 1912, at 10:30 o'clock. Mr. Walker was apparently in the best of health yesterday and ate a hearty supper. He was taken suddenly ill about 9:30 and died an hour later. In his death Louisa County loses one of its most prominent farmers. Mr. Walker was born in Scotland in 1824 and was 88 years old at the time of his death. He was the eldest child of William and Barbara (Patterson) Walker. His father died in his native land and his mother and her father afterward came to this country in 1827, settling in Trumbull County, Ohio. His boyhood days were spent upon farms in Ohio and Illinois, he receiving his education in the former state. When about sixteen years of age he came to Iowa, settling in Grandview where he continued to reside until his death. He dealt quite largely in stock and was well known and respected throughout the country. Funeral services will be held in Grandview Saturday morning at 10 o'clock in the M. E. Church.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#265307) Inez Marie Schultz <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=265307> AUTHOR: David L. Skipto DATE: 2/9/2010 at 13:35:02 Surnames: SCHULTZ,WHEELER,KNOTT,HAKE,REICHERT,BENNETT,BROWN Source: Louisa County Historical Society Inez Marie Schultz, 77, died Thursday evening at Muscatine General Hospital. She had been living with her children for the past few years. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home, Wapello. The Rev. George Yetter will officiate. Visitation will begin this afternoon, with the family at the funeral home between 7 and 8 p.m. Burial will be in the Grandview Cemetery. Pallbears will be Kenneth Reichert, Jeffery Reichert, Kevin Reichert, Darren Reichert, Dwayne Hake and Scott Shoultz, all grandsons. Flowers girls will be Chris and Brenda Shultz, granddaughters. Mrs. Schultz was born Sept. 25, 1908, in Port Louisa Township near Wapello, the daughter of Andrew and Alice Knott Wheeler. She had been a former Wapello resident. She married Albert Schultz Oct. 6, 1926, in Muscatine. He preceded her in death on June 14, 1973. She was a member of the Lone Tree Methodist Church. Surviving are two sons, Harry of Nichols and Albert of Grandview; two daughters, Maybelle Hake of Olepha, Kansas, and Dorothy Reichert of Muscatine; 17 grandchildren; three brothers, Omar Wheeler of Bay City, Mich., and Chester and Larnell Wheeler, both of Muscatine; and two sisters, Maybelle Bennett and Anna Brown, both of Wapello.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#265305) Ida Pearl Miller <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=265305> AUTHOR: David L. Skipto DATE: 2/9/2010 at 13:32:00 Surnames: MILLER,MCNEESE,ROBERTSON,SMITH,NELSON,THORNTON,IRVING,KLEESE,CARTER Source: Louisa County Historical Society Funeral services for 85-year-old Ila Pearl Miller of Columbus Junction, Iowa, were held on Saturday, August 26, 1995 at 2:00 p.m. at the Stacy-Lewis Funeral Home, Columbus Junction, Iowa. Visitation was held on Friday at the Stacy-Lewis Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m. Ila died late on Wednesday at University Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa. A memorial has been established at the funeral home. Burial was in the Columbus City Cemetery. Ila Pearl McNeese was born in rural Washington County, Iowa to James R. and Lillie O. Robertson McNeese. She married Joseph E. Miller May 1, 1929 in Ardmore, South Dakota. He preceded Ila in death September 14, 1976. Ila was a homemaker all her life. Ila had lived in Louisa County since 1946. She was a 40 year member of the Friendly Neighbor Club. Ila is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Donna Smith, Columbus Junction, Mrs. Jo Ann Nelson, North Liberty, Iowa, Mrs. Carol Thornton, Bella Vista, Arkansas, and Mrs. Joyce Irving, Columbus Junction and a son, James "Pee-Wee" Miller, Cotter, Iowa. there are 19 grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and 7 step great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a brother, Royal McNeese, Britt, Iowa and two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Kleese, Wayland, Iowa and Mrs. Lucille Carter, Manly, Iowa. Ila was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two great-grandson, two brothers, and a sister.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#265302) Harriet Stennis <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=265302> AUTHOR: David L. Skipto DATE: 2/9/2010 at 13:28:48 Surnames: STENNIS,COLEMAN,PATTERSON,EUTSLER,EVANS,STRUENSEE,PARR,LOVING Source: Louisa County Historical Society Services were held Saturday, August 19th, at Roeder Funeral Home in Omaha, Nebraska, for Harriet Stennis. Harriet was born on November 4, 1922 at Ulysses, Nebraska, to Harry and Anna Patterson Coleman. She married Guy Eutsler of Wapello in December 1942. She later Married Tilton Stennis of Omaha, Nebraska. She is survived by her husband and six children; daughters Carolyn and Jack Evans, Omaha, Nora Jean and Greg Struensee, Appleton, Wisconsin, Susan and Gerald Parr, Tacoma, Washington, and Rosemary Loving, Omaha; sons Herb and Becky Eutsler, Cotter and Doug Eutsler of Wales. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#265299) H. Eugene Smith <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=265299> AUTHOR: David L. Skipto DATE: 2/9/2010 at 13:25:49 Surnames: SMITH,RILEY,SLAVIN,VICKERS,MERRELL,FRANCY Source: Louisa County Historical Society H. Eugene Smith, 68, of Mount Pleasant, died at 2:35 a.m. on Thursday, March 3, 1994 at his home. Born Aug. 3, 1925 in Mount Pleasant, he was the son of Harry C. and Cecilia Riley Smith. He married Darlene Slavin on Sept. 10, 1950 at St. Paul's Catholic Church, Burlington. Mr. Smith was a life-long Henry County farmer and owned and operated the H. Eugene Smith Construction Co. of Mount Pleasnat for 43 years. He also served in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Reserves. He was a charter member of the Henry County Industrial Development Corperation, on the honor roll of the Master Builders of Iowa, and was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Associated General Contractors of America, Iowa Land Improvement Contractors Association, National Businesses, the Mount Pleasant Moose Lodge, Kiwanis, Mt. Pleasant, West Burlington and Fairfield Chambers of Commerce, Advisory Board of Ceco Building Systems, Southeast Iowa Builders Association, Pheasants Forever and Ducks Unlimited. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Harry L. of Chaska, Minn., Robert L. of Mount Pleasant and John C. of Wapello; a daughter, Elizabeth Vickers of Bonaparte, two sisters, Mary Merrell of Davenport and Martha Francy of New London; a brother, Jack E. Smith of Mount Pleasant; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, a brother and a granddaughter. The funeral for Mr. Smith was at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the St. Alphonsus Catholic Church with the Rev. Greg Miller officiating. Burial was in Forest Home Cemetery. Memorials have been established for the Mount Pleasant Rec Center and the American Cancer Society

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#265295) Goldie Josephine Maine <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=265295> AUTHOR: David L. Skipto DATE: 2/9/2010 at 13:23:07 Surnames: MAINE,HERRICK,SPAULDING,SPEER,PETERSEN,HOFFER Source: Louisa County Historical Society Goldie Josephine Maine, 78,died Wednesday at the Burlington Medical Center. Services are Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home with the Rev. William Moon officiating. Organist is Kathleen Hagele. Sons of Mrs. Maine are pallbearers. Flower attendants are Lynette Maine, Lori Maine and Marianne Giese. Burial will be in the Wapello Cemetery. The family will meet with friends Friday from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. Maine was born Jan. 6, 1908 in Burlington, a daughter of William and Julia Spaulding Herrick. Her marriage to Earl Maine took place May 2, 1925 in Rock Island. He died Nov. 8, 1963. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary. Survivors include six sons, Robert Maine, Osceola, Mo.; Richard "Don" Maine, West Palm Beach, Fla.; Edward "Gary" Maine, Bettendorf; James Maine, Leonard Maine and Joe Maine, all of Wapello; three daughters, Beverly Speer, Davenport; Patricia Petersen, Bettendorf; and Sally Hoffer, West Burlington; 18 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one brother, William Herrick, Bettendorf. She was also preceded in death by two brother, two sisters, and two grandchildren.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#265292) Glen Eugene Coey III <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=265292> AUTHOR: David L. Skipto DATE: 2/9/2010 at 13:20:21 Surnames: COEY,HORN,CALVIN,ASHBY,THOMAS,BERKHART,RUSSELL,DELAROSA,CHICK Source: Louisa County Historical Society Glen Eugene Coey III, age 30, 205 SE 2nd Street in Morning Sun, died Wednesday, May 24, 1995, at his residence in Morning sun. The son of Glen and Doreen (Horn) Coey, he was born January 16, 1965, at Burlington, Iowa. On December 26, 1987, he married Tamra Calvin at Morning Sun. He was a graduate of the New London High School; served in the Army for 8 years, including service in Desert Storn; he was employed at CECO Building systems in Mt. Pleasant. Survivors include: his wife and 2 boys, Cody and Clinton all of Morning Sun; his mother Doreen Ashby of Wayland; stepmother Glenna Coey of Burlington; 3 brothers, Michael Coey of Austin, Texas; Rick and Les Baldwin both of Burlington; 6 sisters, Jeanann Coey of North Liberty; Robin Thomas of Crawfordsville; Glenna Berkhart of Batavia; Sandy Russell of Burlington; Linda DeLarosa of Bastrop, Texas; and Becky Chick of Carroll. He was preceded in death by his father. The family met with friends Thursday evening from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Hagele and Honts Funeral Home in Morning Sun. Memorial services were Friday, May 26, 1995, at 10:30 a.m. from the first United Presbyterian Church in Morning Sun, with Rev. Jack Edmisson officiating. The organist was Pamela Butler. Internment of the cremains was at Aspen Grove Cemetery in Burlington with graveside military rites by VFW Post #10102. A general memorial has been established in his name.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#265277) George Daniel Kallenberger <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=265277> AUTHOR: David L. Skipto DATE: 2/9/2010 at 10:50:28 Surnames: KALLENBERGER,WINKELMANN,GAST,HIDLEGAUGH Source: Louisa County Historical Society George Daniel Kallenberger was born in Bier, Germany, May 31, 1831, and departed from this life March 7, 1915, aged 83 years, 9 months and 7 days. At the age of 14 he came with his parents to America and landed at New Orleans, from which place he came to Saint Louis and resided until he came to Muscatine, Iowa. He was united in marriage on the 21st of December, 1864, to Miss Sophia Winkelmann. To this union were born seven children, Margaret, Elizabeth and Amanda, Twins; Ninetta, Anna, Daniel and Adam. Of these only two survive to mourn his death, Margaret, now Mrs. Ferry Gast and Ninetta, now Mrs. John Hidlegaugh. There are 17 grandchildren and one great grandchild, besides a host of friends. He departed with the knowledge that he was going to be with his Lord, who died for him and where there is no more sorrow and suffering. The funeral was held from the home of Ferry Gast in Grandview, conducted by H. Graham. Interment was made in the Indian Creek Cemetery. The family wishes to extend their many thanks to the kind friends, who aided them during their bereavement.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#265276) Francis Marion Mahurin <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=265276> AUTHOR: David L. Skipto DATE: 2/9/2010 at 10:47:29 Surnames: MAHURIN,REGGER,BOYER,BLANK Source: Louisa County Historical Society Francis Marion Mahurin was born in Louisville, Ky., August 11, 1850 and died at his home in Clinton, Ia., Feb 13, 1905, after five months of suffering. On July 26, 1868, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Regger of near Laclede, Mo. to this union was born six children, two dying in infancy. the following are: Mrs. H.C. Boyer, near Wapello; Robert F., of Davenport; Harry of Brookfield, Mo.; Walter H., of Muscatine, Ia. Mrs. Mahurin died Jan. 30, 1890, in Wapello, Ia. Mr. Mahurin was again married Feb., 1891 to Miss Louise Blank, of Grandview, who with one little son, William, are left to mourn the loss of a christian husband and a very serving and kind father. He was laid to rest in the cemetery at clinton, Ia.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#265275) Esther Haas <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=265275> AUTHOR: David L. Skipto DATE: 2/9/2010 at 10:45:04 Surnames: HAAS,WALKER,ALLEN,KLUCKHOLM,LOHSE,HASCHAR Source: Louisa County Historical Society Miss Esther Haas, daughter of Peter Haas, one of the old settlers of Grandview Township, died last Thursday afternoon of comsumption. She had been in failing health since last December. Her age was eighteen years and nineteen days. She was born near Grandview and was the only one of a large family left at home. Besides her father and mother, she leaves two brothers, George and Edward, of Grandview; and five sisters, Mrs. John Walker and Mrs. Will Allen, of Grandview; Mrs. Edward Kluckholm, Garner, Iowa; Mrs. Herman Lohse, of Pasadena, California, and Mrs. Lizzie Haschar, wife of Geo. Haschar, residing near Wapello. they were all present excepting the sister in California. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. H.S. Evert in the Congregational Church last Sunday in the presence of a large assembly of friends, who mourn with the family the death of this excellent young lady. The interment was in the Grandview Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#265274) Erna Machan Miller <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=265274> AUTHOR: David L. Skipto DATE: 2/9/2010 at 10:42:30 Surnames: MILLER,SPERA,MACHANROSS,MORRIS Source: Louisa County Historical Society Erna Machan Miller, 93, of Columbus Junction, died at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City on Saturday, April 27, 1996. Services for Erna Miller was Tuesday, April 30th at 2:00 p.m. at Stacy-Lewis Funeral Home in Columbus Junction. Rev. Walden Paige officiated the services. Visitation was Monday from 3 - 8 at the funeral home with the entire family present from 6 - 8. A memorial has been established at the funeral home. Burial was in the Elm Grove Cemetery, Washington, IA. Pallbearers were Tim Tedrick, Mark Miller, Mike Miller, Daryl Anderson, David Anderson, Mike Bickford, and Tim Mooney. Erna Machan Spera was born February 1, 1903 in Decatur, Illinois the daughter of William Henry and Ethel Mayflower Machan Spera. She married Roy Lloyd Miller on March 5, 1924 in Washington, IA. Erna and her husband moved to rural Columbus Junction in 1941 and prior to that had lived in Washington, IA. Erna was vey active in community organizations, belonging to The Rebeka Lodge (in which she received the 50 year pin), Union Circle, Hobby Club, Friendly Neighbor Club, The Senior Citizens Club, and the Columbus Junction United Methodist Church. Erna had also been a 4-H Leader for the Jolly Union Girls. Erna was well known for the doll clothes she made, and the many anniversary and wedding cakes she baked. Survivors include her children, 2 sons, Norman Roy Miller of Davenport, IA and Mervin Lynn Miller and his wife Mary (Lemley) Miller of Winnebago, IL; and one daughter, Eleanora "Betsy" Ross of Coralville, IA. There are 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren, Also surviving is a brother-in-law, Charles Morris, and a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Harry and Genevieve Miller, all of Washington, IA. Erna was preceded in death by her parents, her husband on May 18, 1982, 2 brother, Kermit and Robert Spera, and 2 sisters, Wilma Spera and Edith Morris.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#265272) Elizabeth McDaniel <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=265272> AUTHOR: David L. Skipto DATE: 2/9/2010 at 10:39:18 Surnames: MCDANIEL,KALLENBERGER Source: Louisa County Historical Society Mrs. Elmer McDaniel (Elizabeth Kallenberger) was born Aug. 21, 1864, in Grandview, Ia. Died Feb. 7, 1906. She was united in marriage to Mr. McDaniel on Dec. 27, 1888. two children were born to them, Inez and Louis Raymond. Little Louis died some years ago. Surviving are: her husband, their daughter, Inez, her mother, four brothers, and four sisters.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#265269) Eliza Jane Collins <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=265269> AUTHOR: David L. Skipto DATE: 2/9/2010 at 10:37:24 Surnames: COLLINS,HUMPHREY,COCKLIN,SHAFER Source: Louisa County Historical Society Mrs. Eliza Jane Collins died Feb. 16th, 1905, at the home of her son, C. W. Collins, in Fillmore, Assiniboia, Canada. The remains arrived at Grandview Monday evening, accompanied by her son, Chas. The funeral services were held from the Lone Tree chapel Tuesday forenoon at 11 o'clock conducted by Rev. L. H. Wood, of Grandview, interment in West Port Cemetery. The deceased lived for many years in Pt. Louisa township, and had many friends who mourn with the bereaved children. Eliza Jane Springer was born in Ohio Feb. 5th, 1838, and departed this life Feb 16th, 1905, aged 69 years and 11 days. Feb 23, 1853, she was married to James L. Humphrey. To them were born two children, who preceded her to the better world. Mr. Humphrey died in 1857, and on July 24th 1861, she was united in marriage to K. B. Collins, of West Virginia, who departed this life August 9, 1903. To them were born eleven children, four of who survive her: C. W. of Fillmore, Canada, with whom she made her home; Minta, now Mrs. G. W. Cocklin, of Grandview; Orpha, now Mrs. Robert Shafer, of Grandview; and Della, who was with her at the time of death. Mrs. Collins united with the Methodist church in 1868 and was a faithful member until 1895, when she united with the United Evangelical Church of Grandview, Iowa, and was a faithful member at the time of her death.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#265267) Eldon Francis Westerfelt <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=265267> AUTHOR: David L. Skipto DATE: 2/9/2010 at 10:34:41 Surnames: WESTERFELT Source: Louisa County Historical Society After having battled for life for the past few weeks against the forces of a complication diseases, Eldon Francis Westerfelt, Son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Westerfelt, residing near the Muscatine Island Church, passed away yesterday. Eldon Westerfelt was born in Louisa County, Iowa, on February 26, 1874, therefore being 31 years, three months and two days of age. The funeral service will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock from the Muscatine Island Church and 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: (#265266) Donald George Storey <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=265266> AUTHOR: David L. Skipto DATE: 2/9/2010 at 10:32:57 Surnames: STOREY,REYNOLDS,FULLERTON,CHERNEY,WAGNER Source: Louisa County Historical Society, January 12, 1992. Donald George Storey, 67, of Columbus Junction, died Sunday, Jan. 12, 1992, at his home. Born November 29, 1924, in Columbus Junction, he was the son of Relvie and Mabel Reynolds Story. He married Catherine Fullerton June 2, 1946, in Columbus City. He was a World War II Navy veteran, was a 50-year member of the United Methodist Church of Columbus Junction, and a member of the Allen Wright Hanft Post No. 100 of the American Legion, the V.F.W., The Columbus City Masonic Lodge No. 107 A.F. & A.M., the Kaaba Shrine and the Davenport Consistory. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Pam Cherney of Bena, Minn., and Jan Wagner of Columbus Junction; a son, Jeff Storey of Columbus Junction; and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. and a Masonic service held at 7:30 p.m. at the Stacy-Lewis Funeral Home in Columbus Junction. The funeral for Mr. Story will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at the United Methodist Church, Columbus Junction. Burial will be in the Columbus City Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#265264) David Stephens <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=265264> AUTHOR: David L. Skipto DATE: 2/9/2010 at 10:30:27 Surnames: STEPHENS,MCCHESNEY,CRAYVILLE,UTTER,MCLAUGHLIN,GUTHRIE,COCKLIN,STEPHENS Source: Louisa County Historical Society David Stephens, a well known resident of Pt. Louisa Township, died Sunday evening as a result of injuries sustained by a kick from a horse. David Stephesn was born in Canada and was at the time of his death aged seventy five years. At age twenty years, in 1857, he came to Louisa County, Iowa. In December, 1867, Mr. Stephens was married to Miss Ruth C. McChesney, of Jefferson township, a sister of John and James McChesney, of this city. To this union were born eith children, who with the wife, servive him. His children are: Mrs. Lydia Crayville of Randolph, Wis; Mrs. Robert Utter, of Fredonia; Mrs. Wm. McLaughlin, of near Wapello; Mrs. J.M. Guthrie, of Wapello; Mrs. Geo. Cocklin, of Grandview; Jesse Stephens and Chester Stephens, of Grandview, and Glen, at home. He is also survived by two brothers, Elijah, who is now in Canada, and Rosewell, of this city. The funeral services were held from the home on Tuesday morning at ten o'clock, with interment in the Grandview Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#265263) Dale Eugene Guthery <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=265263> AUTHOR: David L. Skipto DATE: 2/9/2010 at 10:27:10 Surnames: GUTHERY,SKOMP,MCLAUGHLIN,EDLEMAN Source: Louisa County Historical Society Dale Eugene Guthery, age 47, of 822 Main Street, Mediapolis, Iowa died Thursday morning, April 25, 1996 at the Burlington Medical Center. The son of Thurston Eugene, and Lois Evelyn Skomp Gughery, he was born January 6, 1949 at Ann Arbor, Michigan. He married Michelle Marie McLaughlin on December 5, 1974 at Dodgeville, Iowa. He was a construction superintendent for L.W. Matteson Marine Service of Burlington. He had graduated from the Switz City High School of Switz City, Indiana. He was a veteran of the US Army. He was of the Methodist faith. Survivors include his wife, Michelle; one son, Dale Gughery, at home and two daughters, Danielle and Shannon both at home; his mother, Lois Guthery of Bloomfield, Indiana; a sister, Judy Edleman of Bloomfield; and a brother, Larry Gughery of Corpus Christi, Texas. He was preceded in death by his father. The funeral service for Dale E. Gughery was held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 29, 1996 at St. Mary's Catholic Church at Dodgeville with Rev. Jerry Stouvenel officiating. Burial followed at St. Mary's Cemetery at Dodgeville. Friends called after 10:00 a.m. Sunday with the family meeting friends from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday at the Hagele and Honts Funeral Home, Mediapolis. A memorial fund has been established for the benefit of the Mediapolis Community Ambulance Service.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#265240) Catherine Haight <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=265240> AUTHOR: David L. Skipto DATE: 2/9/2010 at 00:47:13 Surnames: HAIGHT,DOWNEY,THOMSON Source: Louisa County Historical Society Mrs. Catherine Haight, a life-long and highly esteemed resident of Elliot Township, passed away at the St. Francis Hospital in Burlington, Friday at noon following a few weeks illness. Catherine Downey was born in Mercer County, Illinois, Sept. 18, 1868; departed this life June 14, 1940, at the age of 71 years, 8 months, and 26 days. At two years of age she came with her parents to Iowa, the family settling on the land now a part of the town of Oakville. Here she grew to womanhood. She was united in marriage to James W. Haight, June 15, 1887. they began housekeeping on the farm southeast of Oakville, for over 50 years known as the Haight homestead. Here Mr. Haight passed away November 25, 1932. After his death she continued the operation of the farm with the assistance of members of her family. To the union of Mr. and Mrs. Haight was born eleven children, eight of whom are living. They are: Dan, Wilford, Howard, Harry and Zella, of Oakville; Gilbert, of Tomah, Wisconsin; Robert, of Wapello, and Ralph, of Morning Sun. Two daughters, Bessie and Hazel, and one son, Chester, preceded her in death. She is also survived by her twin sister, Miss Lizzie Downey, and sister, Mrs. Sarah Thomson, both of Oakville; six grandchildren and other relatives and friends who mourn her departure. Mrs. Haight was a christian woman, lived her life in doing acts of kindness for her friends and neighbors. In her death the community has lost one who was a life-long resident, and was respected by all her acquaintances. Funeral services were held from the home sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock the Pastor of St. Johns Catholic Church, of Burlington, officiating. Burial was in the Edwards Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#265239) Catharine Pallett <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=265239> AUTHOR: David L. Skipto DATE: 2/9/2010 at 00:44:27 Surnames: PALLETT,SULLENGER,REED,GUTHRIE,STORMS,ARIHOOD,HUFF,SULLENGER,ROBISON,GRADY Source: Louisa County Historical Society Catharine Pallett was born near Pittsburg, Penn., August ww, 1832, and departed this life at her home in Grandview June 17, 1908, aged 75 years, nine months and 26 days. When but a few years of age, her parents moved to Warren, Ohio, and in 1846 moved to Scott County, Iowa. About a year later they moved to Louisa County. She was united in marriage to James L. Sullenger Dec. 25, 1851. To this union seven children were born, of which four preceded her to the spirit world. Those still living are Mrs. Martha E. Reed, Mrs. Nancy M. Guthrie and Willhamina Storms, all of Grandview. The deceased are Mrs. Mary C. Arihood, Mrs. Celesta Huff and Amanda and Prudence Sullenger. James L. Sullenger died Dec. 20, 1870. She was united in marriage June 13, 1877, to Wm. B. Robison, of Grandview, where they have made their home most of the time since. She also leaves three step children, John F. and Geo. T. Robison and Mrs. Viletta Grady, whom she has always loved and treated as her own. she also leaves 16 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren to mourn her loss. She united with the United Evangelical Church more than 30 years ago and has lived a consistent Christian life ever since. Funeral occurred Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Evangelical Church, Rev. J. Hummell officiating. Interment in the Grandview Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#265238) Betty Westfall <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=265238> AUTHOR: David L. Skipto DATE: 2/9/2010 at 00:41:25 Surnames: WESTFALL,KISTLER,VANDERMARK,PERKINS,RADOSEVICH,SCOTT,ADAMS,GRAVVATT,JARVIS Source: Louisa County Historical Society Funeral services for 69 year old Betty Westfall of Des Moines, Iowa, formerly of Columbus Junction, were held on Friday, May 21, at 1:30 p.m. at the Stacy-Lewis Funeral Home with Rev. Walden Paige officiating. Donna Belle Hughes was the organist and Brian Cummings the vocalist. Casket bearers were Don McCullough, Bob Reid, Charles Staley, Gary Kistler, Larry Prior and Mark Huston. Burial was in the Columbus City Cemetery. Mrs. Westfall died Wednsday, May 19, 1993, at the Iowa Methodist Hospital, Des Moines, following a short illness. Betty June Kistler was born March 3, 1924, at Columbus Junction, the daughter of Arthur and Jessie Vandermark Kistler. She married Valeo D. "Sonny" Westfall June 1, 1957, at Wapello. Betty was a life long resident of the Columbus Junction area until moving to Des Moines in December, 1992. She had worked for 16 years with the telephone company in Columbus Junction and Mount Pleasant and in November, 1969, began work at the Columbus Junction State Bank as a teller until her retirement in January, 1992. Survivors include her son, Richard Perkins of West Des Moines, Iowa; one grandson, Todd Radosevich; one brother, Marvin Kistler of Columbus Junction; four sisters, Mrs. Earl (Merle) Scott of Columbus Junction, Mrs. Howard (Twyla) Adams of Waukegan, Illinois; Mrs. Harold (Vivian) Gravvatt of Mattoon, Illinois and Mrs. Evelyn Jarvis of Sidney, Nebraska. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, three brothers and one sister.