This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#265237) Benjamin Jacob Asher <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=265237> AUTHOR: David L. Skipto DATE: 2/9/2010 at 00:37:59 Surnames: ASHER,MURRAY,GARNOE,MCKEE Source: Louisa County Historical Society Benjamin Jacob Asher, infant son of Aarren and Michelle (Murray) Asher, was still born Sunday, April 28, 1996 at the Burlington Medical Center. He is survived by his parents of Morning Sun; 1 brother David and 1 sister Emma, both at home; maternal grandparents, Shirley Murray of Morning Sun and Richard Murray, Galesburg, Illinois; paternal grandparents Eddie and Judy Asher of Wapello; great-grandparents Verna Garnoe and Norma Asher, both of Wapello, Richard and Flossie Murray and Virginia McKee, all of Morning Sun; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral service was held Wednesday, May 1, 1996 at 10:30 a.m. at the Morning Sun United Methodist Church with the Rev. Chris Ebbers officiating. Interment followed at Elmwood Cemetery, Morning Sun. There was no visitation. A general momorial has been established. Hagele and Honts Funeral Home in Morning Sun was in charge of arrangements.
This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#265236) Austin Leon Windle <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=265236> AUTHOR: David L. Skipto DATE: 2/9/2010 at 00:35:50 Surnames: WINDLE,AUSTIN,TANNER,LEVITT,COON Source: Louisa County Historical Society Austin Leon Windle, age 60, of 302 Roosevelt Ave., Burlington, Iowa and formerly of Wapello, died Monday morning, April 29, 1996 at the Burlington Medical Center. The son of William Henry and Leona Austin Windle, he was born June 9, 1935 at Elrick Jct, Iowa. He was a graduate of the Oakville High School. He was of the Methodist faith. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. Survivors include a son, Rex Windle of Burlington; two daughters, Debra Tanner of Bremerton, Washington and Cheryl Levitt of Hills, Iowa; four grandchildren; a sister, Norma Coon of West Burlington; three nieces; several cousins and a special fishing friend, Marsha Petty. He was preceded in death by his parents. A graveside service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 1, 1996 at the Wapello Cemetery with Rev. Mark Tipton officiating. Friends called Tuesday at Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home.
This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#265235) Andrew Westphal <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=265235> AUTHOR: David L. Skipto DATE: 2/9/2010 at 00:33:43 Surnames: WESTPHAL Source: Louisa County Historical Society Andrew Westphal, aged 31, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Westphal, residing on a farm one-half mile south west of Letts, was killed early Sunday morning by a Rock Island train. His body was discovered lying along the track at a point near the overhead bridge, three miles east of Letts, in what is known as Wiskey Hollow. Westphal was a button cutter and was employed at a button factory in that city. He is survived by his parents and by two sisters, Misses Daisy and Lillian, residing at home. The funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Methodist Episcopal Church conducted by Rev. L. F. Barker, pastor of the church.
This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#265234) Alvah L. Wykert <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=265234> AUTHOR: David L. Skipto DATE: 2/9/2010 at 00:31:23 Surnames: WYKERT,WHITAKER,MESSER,COOK,PARROTT,THOMPSON,RYNER,BURDICK,SCHOFFIELD Source: Louisa County Historical Society Alvah L. Wykert, age 85, of Oakville, Iowa, died Thursday, April 18, 1996 at the Burlington Medical Center, Burlington, Iowa. The son of George and Mary Whitaker Wykert, he was born June 15, 1910 at Oakville. He married Vera Messer on July 13, 1938 at Muscatine. The couple resided in East Moline, Illinois for 22 years where he operated Wykert's Heating and Air Conditioning until December of 1960. In retirement they traveled and settled in Key Largo, Florida until returning to Oakville in 1992. He was a member of the First Christian Church. He was a graduate of the Huron High School. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, bird watching, and the outdoors. Survivors include his wife, Vera; a son Herbert and wife Carolyn Wykert of Lombard, Illinois; three grandchildren, Tracy and husband Steven Locanto, Cynthia Wykert and Thomas and wife Victoria Wykert; two great grandchildren, Rebecca and Peter Thomas Wykert; four sisters, Verlee Cook of Oakville, Minnie Parrott of Indianapolis, Indiana, Crystal Thompson of Colona, Illinois, and Vera Ryner of Dixon, Illinois; and two brothers, Sam Wykert and Ray wykert, both of Oakville. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Essie Burdick; and a half-brother, Sherman Schoffield. Friends called on Sunday at Dodgeon-McCulley Funeral Home where the family met friends from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. The funeral service for Alvah Wykert was held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 22, 1996 at the Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home, Wapello, with Rev. Judith Shields officiating. Music was provided by Bev Parsons as orginist. Burial followed at Edwards Cemetery, Oakville. The casket bearers were Thomas Wykert, Harry Wykert, Charles Messer, Donald Messer, Donald Kramer, Charles Kramer, Roy Ross, and Delmar Ross. A memorial fund has been established.
This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#265233) Allen Hurlbut <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=265233> AUTHOR: David L. Skipto DATE: 2/9/2010 at 00:27:54 Surnames: HURLBUT Source: Louisa County Historical Society The funeral of Little Allen Hurlbut, whose death occurred Friday morning, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1 o'clock from the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Hurlbut, corner Eighth and Walnut Streets. He was seven years, five months and 16 days old. those who mourn are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Hurlbut, three sisters, Vada, Iva and Edna, and one brother, Paul.
This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#265232) A. F. Kemp <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=265232> AUTHOR: David L. Skipto DATE: 2/9/2010 at 00:24:59 Surnames: KEMP Source: Louisa County Historical Society Word was received this afternoon of the death of A. F. Kemp, of Fruitland, Iowa, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Kemp, of this place. Mr. Kemp is well known here, having spent the greater part of his life in Grandview and vicinity. Deceased is survived by his father and mother, one sister and two brothers, five sons and one daughter. The arrangements for the funeral services are not yet known.
This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#265219) Mildred Patrick <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=265219> AUTHOR: Mari Nielsen - DATE: 2/8/2010 at 22:48:03 Surnames: PATRICK,MADSEN,ENGBERG,OENES,DIEU,WHITLOCK,MITCHELL MILDRED PATRICK Burlington, Iowa Services for Mildred M. Patrick, 73, formerly of Wapello, will be 11 a.m. Monday at United Methodist Church, Wapello. Burial will be in Wapello Cemetery. Visitation is 7-8:30 p.m. Sunday at Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home, Wapello. An Order of Eastern Star service will be conducted at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. Patrick died Thursday at Burlington Medical Center. Mildred Madsen married Joseph Patrick in 1933 in Crown Point, Ind. He died in 1980. She and husband founded Patricks Homecrest Store, Wapello. She also owned and operated the Fair Store, Wapello. The couple also opened the first coin laundromat in Wapello. She was a member of the church; United Methodist Women; and Chapter 257, OES, Wapello. She was active in the Republican Party. Survivors include a daughter, Sharon (Mrs. James) Engberg, Burlington; sons, Joseph R., Wapello, and Thomas, La Crosse, Wis.; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and sisters, Ann Oenes, Ogden, Utah; May Dieu, Cape Coral, Fla.; Alice Whitlock, Kenosha, Wis.; and Grace Mitchell, Livonia, Mich. Source: newspaper clipping with no date
Has anyone noticed Mari's obit postings? She's a go getter. We have several other volunteers working on this project. Just wanted to let the volunteers know that, if you haven't already noticed, some of the clippings have dates written on the back. These came to us in a cardboard box that was found in a home after a woman had died. I haven't even sent out half of them yet. Didn't want to overwhelm the volunteers. Thank you so much for your help! Just a thought - if any of you on this list are on Face Book, you might want to become a fan of the Louisa County Iowa Historical Society. I put in online Thursday evening and we have nearly 160 fans in just 4 days! The society is completely separate from IaGenWeb but they work together hand in hand. Connie Street ckcasey@louisacomm.net Working at a museum is like eating a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get.
This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#265218) Gretchen A. Robertson <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=265218> AUTHOR: Mari Nielsen - DATE: 2/8/2010 at 22:46:44 Surnames: ROBERTSON,DERBY GRETCHEN A. ROBERTSON Gretchen Alice Robertson, age 70, of Winter Haven, Florida, formerly of the Grandview and Wapello communities, died Saturday, March 28, 1992 at the Winter Haven Hospital. She was born May 11, 1921 in Louisa County, Iowa, the daughter of Earl and Marie Derby. She married Rex Robertson on February 12, 1938 at Morning Sun. She was a graduate of the Grandview High School. She worked for about 20 years at Thatcher Glass in Muscatine. She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene at Winter Haven. Survivors include her husband, Rex; two sons, Donald of Columbus City and Kenneth of Grandview; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Della Jean; a son, Stanley; and a grandson. The funeral service for Gretchen Alice Robertson will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, April 2, 1992 at Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home with Rev. Darryl Erickson officiating. Karen Grimm will be the organist. The casket bearers are Harry Grings, Richard Robertson, Donald Grant Robertson, Donald Latta, William Latta, and Jerry Larimer. Burial will be at the Wapello Cemetery. The family will meet friends Wednesday evening from 7:00 to 8:00 at Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home. Source: newspaper clipping
This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#265217) Paul Wiley <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=265217> AUTHOR: Mari Nielsen - DATE: 2/8/2010 at 22:45:38 Surnames: WILEY,FISHER,GROUWINKEL PAUL WILEY Columbus Junction Paul M. Wiley, 72, Conesville, died Thursday at University Hospitals, Iowa City. Services are Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the Stacy-Lewis Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Larry Bronkema of the Independent Bible Church officiating. Guitarist and vocalist is Sara McCleary. Pallbearers are Lester Johnson, Donald Williams, James Graves, Harry Crammond, Justin Schlichting, Ross Masonholder and Chester Smith. Burial will be in the Columbus City Cemetery. Visitation is after 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Mr. Wiley was born May 3, 1915 at Eldon, a son of Harvey and Esther Fisher Wiley. On March 22, 1939 he married Vera Grouwinkel at Burlington. He had farmed his entire adult life. Survivors include his wife; four sons, Lloyd Wiley and Farrel Wiley, both of Muscatine; David Wiley and Bradley Wiley, both of Wilton; 11 grandchildren; and four brothers, Otho Tobe Wiley, and Lawrence Wiley, both of Wapello; Richard Wiley, Muscatine; and Gary Wiley, Abingdon, Ill. He was preceded in death by one brother. Source: newspaper clipping with handwritten death date of June 4, 1987
This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#265216) Maxine Fisher <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=265216> AUTHOR: Mari Nielsen - DATE: 2/8/2010 at 22:44:35 Surnames: FISHER,HARWOOD,ALLWORTH,PARSONS,MEALHOUSE MAXINE FISHER Maxine B. Fisher, 65, Mediapolis, died of leukemia Friday, April 12, at University Hospitals, Iowa City. She was born Jan. 28, 1920 in Cedar Rapids to Calvin and Vada Harwood Allworth. She married Bernard Parsons June 9, 1940 at Wapello. They divorced. She was the past owner and manager of the Allworth Lumber Co., Mediapolis. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Mediapolis, of the TTT, and of Eastern Star. Surviving: Her mother, Wapello; two sons, Calvin, Wapello; and Kirby, Hwy 61 N., Burlington; six grandchildren; an aunt, Frances Mealhouse, Mediapolis. Services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 15 at Fry Funeral Chapel at Mediapolis, Ia. The Rev. Dr. Gene Gardiner officiated. Burial was in the Wapello Cemetery. Source: newspaper clipping with handwritten year of death 1985
This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#265215) Evelyn R. Murray <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=265215> AUTHOR: Mari Nielsen - DATE: 2/8/2010 at 22:43:29 Surnames: MURRAY,BJORK,SWAN,DEITRICK,PULVER EVELYN R. MURRAY Evelyn Ruth Sis Murray, age 77, of Oakville, died Sunday morning, March 29, 1992 at the Burlington Medical Center. She was born March 1, 1915 at Oakville, the daughter of Frank and Hulda Bjork Swan. On October 14, 1934, she married Robert Elmer Murray at Mediapolis. He preceded her in death on July 2, 1979. She was a graduate of the Oakville High School in 1933. She had worked at Ditts Restaurant in Oakville and was primarily a homemaker. She was a member of the United Methodist Church at Oakville and the Louisa County Farm Bureau Women. She is survived by one son, Robert of Burlington; two grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Myrtle Deitrick of Burlington and Lela Pulver of Trenton. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; three brothers; two sisters; and one great-grandson. The funeral service for Evelyn Murray was held at 1:30 PM on Tuesday, March 31, 1992 at Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home at Wapello, with Rev. Lexie Kirkpatrick officiating. Elsie Stephens provided the organ music. The casket bearers were Steve Metcalf, Mike Thornton, Gene Murray, Don Kramer, Jim Wykert, and Doug Marquardt. The flower attendants were Barb Gerst, Connie Meeker, and Jane Kramer. Burial followed by the Edwards Cemetery at Oakville. A memorial fund has been established. Source: newspaper clipping
This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#265214) Hazel Hunt <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=265214> AUTHOR: Mari Nielsen - DATE: 2/8/2010 at 22:42:15 Surnames: HUNT,SIVERLY,KORF HAZEL HUNT Wapello, Iowa Hazel Winnifred Hunt, 89, of Wapello, died Saturday at Wapello Nursing and Care Center. Services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home, Wapello. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Morning Sun. Visitation will be 7-8 p.m. Monday. Hazel Siverly married Victor Pete Hunt in 1922 in Morning Sun. Memberships included the Methodist faith; Oakland Social Club, Morning Sun; and the Good Will Club, Toolesboro. Memorials may be made to Wapello Rescue Unit and Community Ambulance Service. Survivors include her husband; sons, Gerald, Burlington; and Forrest, Wapello; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; nine step-great-grandchildren; one step-great-great-grandchild; and a sister, Ruth Korf, Winfield. Source: newspaper clipping with handwritten death date of December 5, 1992
This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#265213) Robert Earnest Odle <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=265213> AUTHOR: Mari Nielsen - DATE: 2/8/2010 at 22:41:17 Surnames: ODLE,JACKSON,HARTSOCK,HALL,SCHWOB,JONES ROBERT EARNEST ODLE Wapello Robert Earnest Odle, 91, Wapello, died Tuesday at the Wapello Nursing Home. Services will be Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home. The Rev. Richard Smith will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home after noon Thursday. Burial will be in the Wapello Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Wapello Fire Department. Mr. Odle was born June 7, 1894 in Louisa County, a son of Thomas and Mary Jackson Odle. He married Myrtle Hartsock, Feb. 4, 1914 at Wapello. She died Sept. 22, 1962. He was a life resident here and had farmed during his adult life. He is survived by three sons, Donald Odle and Hilton Odle, both of Wapello; and Robert Skip Odle Jr., Muscatine; three daughters, Kathelyn Hall and Hilda Schwob, both of Wapello; and Charmian Jones, Scottsdale, Ariz.; 19 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Also preceding him in death were a son and 11 brothers and sisters. Source: newspaper clipping with handwritten death date of August 20, 1985
This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#265211) Hazel Bain <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=265211> AUTHOR: Mari Nielsen - DATE: 2/8/2010 at 22:40:09 Surnames: BAIN,FLOOD,WELKER,BELL HAZEL BAIN Wapello, Iowa - Hazel M. Bain, 87, died Friday at Burlington Medical Center. Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home, Wapello. Burial will be in Muscatine Memorial Park. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Monday. She retired in 1957 from the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant, Burlington. She previously had been employed at the Automatic Button Factory, Muscatine. Hazel Flood married Austin Bain in 1939 in Missouri. He died in 1988. She was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, Wapello. Memorials may be made to the Wapello Rescue Unit and the Wapello Community Ambulance Service. Survivors include a son, Clifford Welker, Ottumwa; grandchildren, Judith Bell, Mesa, Ariz.; and Scott Welker, Alpena, Mich.; three great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. Source: newspaper clipping with handwritten death date of December 29, 1989
This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#265210) John Courtney <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=265210> AUTHOR: Mari Nielsen - DATE: 2/8/2010 at 22:38:46 Surnames: COURTNEY,WINDER,WILTON,PATTERSON,BARNES,WILLIAMS,DIETRICH JOHN COURTNEY Wapello John R. Courtney, 80, Burlington, formerly of Wapello, died Sunday at St. Francis Care Center, Burlington. Services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home, with the Rev. Richard Smith officiating. The family will meet with friends Tuesday from 7-8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Wapello Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, Wapello, or the St. Francis Care Center. Mr. Courtney was born Dec. 26, 1904 in Louisa County, a son of John Thomas and Clara Winder Courtney. He married Mabel Wilton on May 30, 1952 in Council Bluffs. She died May 13, 1982. He was a past member of Knight of Pythias and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He farmed until 1942 and then for 30 years was with Riley Bros. Oil, Burlington. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Tom (Mary Jo) Patterson, Bettendorf; and Mrs. Robert (Phyllis) Barnes, Letts; five sisters, Mabel Courtney, Katheryn Courtney, Helen Courtney and Ione Williams, all of Burlington; and Doris Dietrich, Muscatine; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Five nieces and five nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Source: newspaper clipping with handwritten death date of November 10, 1985
This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#265209) Leonard Kerr <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=265209> AUTHOR: Mari Nielsen - DATE: 2/8/2010 at 22:37:09 Surnames: KERR,CASTEN,PETERS,MATTHEWS,ALLEN LEONARD KERR Leonard Leroy Kerr, 78, passed away at Washington County Hospital, Tuesday, November 20, 1990. He was born July 23, 1912 in Morning Sun, the son of Charles and Amanda Casten Kerr. He married Rose Peters, May 16, 1933 in Rock Island. She died July 8, 1987. Surviving are four sons, Richard and Larry of Wapello, Roger, Dallas, Texas, and David of rural Morning Sun; 10 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Elda Matthews, Wapello, and Betty Allen, Bella Vista, Arkansas; 1 brother, Lawrence, Wapello. Funeral services for Mr. Kerr will be at the Wapello United Methodist Church, Saturday at 10 a.m. Burial is at the Wapello Cemetery with Odd Fellow Services at the grave site. Leonard was a member of the Wapello Methodist Church, Louisa Lodge #18 I.O.O.F., Muscatine Moose, Louisa County Historical Society, Kiwanis of Wapello, and Wapello Chamber of Commerce. Visitation is Friday from 7-9 at Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home. Source: newspaper clipping
This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#265208) Milford Clubb <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=265208> AUTHOR: Mari Nielsen - DATE: 2/8/2010 at 22:36:05 Surnames: CLUBB,WILKE,HEMPHILL MILFORD CLUBB Wapello, Iowa Milford C. Lyle Clubb, 72, of Wapello, died Saturday at his home. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at the Wapello Cemetery. Visitation is after 2 p.m. today at Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home, Wapello. He operated a plumbing business with his brother and father for 48 years. He served in the Navy during World War II. He was a member of the Wapello American Legion and a life-member of the National Riflemans Association. Memorials may be made to the Wapello Rescue Unit. Survivors include his brother, Richard Dick, Wapello; sisters, Martha Wilke, Wapello, and Gloria Hemphill, Mediapolis; and nieces and nephews. Source: newspaper clipping with handwritten death date of April 15, 1995
This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#265137) Helen K. Hartsock <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=265137> AUTHOR: Mari Nielsen - DATE: 2/8/2010 at 14:58:29 Surnames: HARTSOCK,DAILY,MORGAN,BROCKWAY,JACKSON,BUSH,TILLOTSON,MCALISTER HELEN K. HARTSOCK Helen Karen Hartsock, age 87, of Wapello, Iowa, the daughter of Thomas W. and Sadie Daily Morgan was born August 18, 1906, at Louisa Center, Louisa County, Iowa. She lived most of her life in the same house where she was born. She departed for her heavenly home August 31, 1993 at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa. On July 14, 1925 she was united in marriage with Clayton Hartsock at Muscatine, Iowa. He preceded her in death on August 18, 1975. She was a member of the Louisa Center Baptist Church and the Louisa County Historical Society. She was a homemaker and had also worked at a button factory in Columbus Junction and also as a nurses aide at various nursing homes. She was a graduate of the Columbus Junction High School in 1925. She is survived by one son, Dean Hartsock and wife Marian of Burlington; one daughter, Margaret Peggy Brockway and husband Ronald of Wapello; one grandson, Dean Brockway; four granddaughters, Pamela Jackson, Kimberly Bush, Kylene Tillotson, and Kambra McAlister; eleven great-grandchildren; and one sister, Dorothy Hartsock of Wapello. She leaves also many other dearly loved relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clayton; and one great-grandson. The funeral service for Karen Hartsock was held at 3:30 P.M. on Friday, September 3, 1993, at Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Moon officiating. Music was provided by Bev Parsons as organist and Gary Bausch singing The Old Rugged Cross. The casket bearers were Ron Jackson, Nick Jackson, Dean Brockway, Mike Bush, Danny Tillotson, and Mick McAlister. Flowers were cared for by Vonnie Carlson and Cheri Snyder. Burial followed at the Wapello cemetery. A memorial fund has been established. The family met with friends Thursday evening at Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home. Source: newspaper clipping
This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#265136) Kermit F. Wirt <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=265136> AUTHOR: Mari Nielsen - DATE: 2/8/2010 at 14:55:52 Surnames: WIRT,HECKENBERG,ADOLPHSON,EDLE,BONAR,CLUNEY KERMIT F. WIRT Kermit Fred Wirt, age 60, Mediapolis, died Friday, September 3, 1993 at Burlington Medical Center. The son of Fred and Marie (Heckenberg) Wirt, he was born June 13, 1933 at Burlington. On July 10, 1966 he married Kay Adolphson at Mediapolis. He was a graduate of the Huron High School, class of 1951; served in the Army from 1951-53; was a 4-H leader and a member of the Odd Fellow Lodge in Mediapolis; Kerm was a farmer and had been employed at the I.A.A.P. for the last 6 years. Survivors include his wife of Mediapolis; 2 daughters, LeAnne (Jerry) Edle of Sperry, and Kathy (Brett) Bonar of Morning Sun; 3 sons, Dan and his friend Donna Cluney of Mediaopolis, Jeff and Darrin, both at home; 1 grandson, Blake Bonar; 1 brother, Merlin Wirt of Burlington. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 6, 1993 at 10:30 a.m. from the Hagele and Honts Funeral Home, Mediapolis, with Rev. John Gaulke officiating. Music was provided by Denise Smuck, organist. Honorary bearers were Bruce Bentley, Lloyd Schofield, Ray Peterson, Hank Thie and Hartzell Hillyard. Casket bearers were Carroll Horton, John Wischmeier, Jr., Curtis Pflum, Dave Eberhardt, Mike Wirt and Nick Wirt. Interment was in Kossuth Cemetery. A general memorial has been established in his name. Source: newspaper clipping