This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: SHROPSHIRE; DUNCAN; ZAHNLEY Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/791 Message Board Post: Ashley Jordan Shropshire-Duncan, 7 May 24, 1995 - Sept. 17, 2002 CORRECTIONVILLE - Ashley Jordan Shropshire-Duncan was born May 24, 1995, in Norfolk, NE, the daughter of Sharleen Duncan and Charles Shropshire IV. Ashley was entering 2nd grade at River Valley Elementary School in Washta. She loved playing with her sister and brothers, cousins and all her school friends. She loved kittens, swimming, volleyball, playing house and driving tractors. She died Sept. 17, 2002, near Moville, at age 7. She was preceded in death by her uncle, Cory Shropshire. She is survived by her mother, Sharleen Duncan and stepfather, Bruce of Correctionville; her father, Charles Shropshire, and stepmother, Darcy of Harlan; her sister, Brittny, and brother, Christian of Correctionville; half-brother, Cougan and stepbrother, Brandon of Harlan; maternal grandparents, Gene and Linda Zahnley of Correctionville, and paternal grandparents, Chuck and Joyce Shropshire of Crystal Lake; step grandparents, Wallace and Lois Duncan of Correctionville; Phyllis Allen of Harlan; Steve and Mardi Allen of Thompson; Anna Allen of Manilla; Chuck and Bernadine Hayes of Portsmouth; and her aunts and uncles, Sharyl and Bryce Sands, David Shropshire, Sabrina and Russ Momson, Camille Duncan, Bob and Laurie Sazama, Bryce and Nancy Duncan, and cousins. Funeral services were held Sept. 20, 2002, at the Grace United Methodist Church in Correctionville, with Rev. Sheryl K. Ashley officiating. Burial was in the Good Hope Cemetery in Correctionville. Honorary casket bearers were Jaret Beyers, Anna Duncan, Shelby Gettys, Cory Shropshire, Douglas Allen, Cheyanne Porter, Alicia Wigand-Redenius, Mrs. Hagberg's 2nd grade class, Bryce Duncan, Riley Byers, Bailey Fitch, Megan Gettys and Bob Sazama. Casket bearers were Randy Zahnley, David Shropshire, David Zahnley and Bryce Sands. Barker Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: STRACKE; COENEN; WEHR Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/790 Message Board Post: Norbert (Nub) Stracke, 74 May 18, 1928 - Aug. 22, 2002 COUNCIL BLUFFS - Norbert S. (Nub) Stracke was born in Westphalia May 18, 1929, to Henry and Mary (Coenen). He graduated from St. Boniface High School in 1946. He served in the U.S. Army from 1951-53. He was a sergeant on the Council Bluffs Police Departments and was an officer for 27 years, retiring May 13, 1986 with the rank of sergeant. He was a member of the Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus No. 10805, American Legion Post No. 2, Eagles Club, American-Italian Heritage and umpired and refereed for more than 40 years. He had also served on the Parks and Recreation Commission. He and his wife, Therese (Wehr), were married for 51 years. He died Aug. 22, 2002, at age 74 years at Alegent Health Bergan Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs. Survivors in addition to his wife include two daughters, Nancy K. Darigol (Gary) of Selah, WA and Mary J. Digilio (John) of Omaha; three sisters, Laurina Schmitz of Harlan; Bernadine Ausman (Lee) of Phoenix, AZ; and Marie Nufrio of Fountain City, IN; a brother, Bernard (Barbara) of Defiance; 11 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church Aug. 26, 2002, with the Rev. Dan Kirby officiating. Burial with military rites by American Legion Post No. 2 were at St. Joseph Cemetery. Cutler-O'Neill-Mayer-Woodring Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: KWAPISZESKI; FROMM; COONEY Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/789 Message Board Post: Fred J. Kwapiszeski, 84 May 10, 1918 - Aug. 31, 2002 HARLAN - Frederick Joseph Kwapiszeski, son of Fred W. and Caecilia (Fromm) Kwapiszeski, was born on a farm near Panama, May 10, 1918. He was baptized, received his first Holy Communion and was confirmed at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Panama. He was raised on the family farm and attended St. Mary's Catholic School graduating with the Class of 1936. March 31, 1951, he married Marcella Cooney at St. Francis Xavier Church in Mayetta, KS. Together they raised four children, James, Robert and twins, Mark and Carmela. After their marriage, they farmed south of Portsmouth for 48 plus years. He retired from farming in 1981, but remained very active in St. Mary's Parish in Portsmouth, especially during the picnics providing train rides for children and donating homemade wine for the auctions. In 2000, Fred and Marcella moved to Harlan where they became members of St. Michael's Catholic Church. Due to his poor health, Fred became a resident of the Elm Crest Retirement Community in April of 2002. He died Aug. 31, 2002 at Myrtue Memorial Hospital at age 84 years, three months and 21 days. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant sister, Ethel Kwapiszeski. He is survived by his wife, Marcella Kwapiszeski of Harlan; his children, James Kwapiszeski of Temeculah, CA; Robert Kwapiszeski of Omaha, NE; Mary Kay of Houston, TX and Carmella (Dan) Jacobsen of Carroll; five grandchildren, Angie (Marty) Stein; Tina (Tim) Gorham; Keith, Madelyn and Olivia Kay; five great grandchildren, Matthew and Hannah Stein and Alaina, Aleisha and Andria Gorhan; his brothers and sisters, Helen (Ray) Rennemeyer of Highlands Ranch, CO; Edna (William) Henderson of Denver, CO; Dr. H. J. Herbert (Rita) of Ellensberg, WA; and Leonard Kwapiszeski (Kathy) of Panama; nieces and nephews and other relatives. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Sept. 3, 2003, at St. Mary's Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Portsmouth, with the Rev. Paul Bianchi celebrating. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Portsmouth, with Randy Bruck, Maurice Rennemeyer, Greg Desch, Jim Crawford, Guyle Sonderman and Tom Lefeber casket bearers. Pauley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: WINGERT; SCHLEIS; BOLSTER Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/788 Message Board Post: Viatora J. Wingert, 87 July 31, 1915 - Sept. 13, 2002 EARLING - Viatora Josephine Schleis was one of identical twin daughters born to John Schleis and Gertrude Bolster July 31, 1915, in Mapleton. She married Raymond J. Wingert at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling, Oct. 4, 1939, and to this union six children were born. Viatora was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church Altar Society and Sewing Circle, the American Legion Auxiliary, Golden Age Club and Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. Katherine No. 266 of Earling. She died Sept. 13, 2002, at Little Flower Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at age 87 years, one month and 13 days. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Leona Meier and Viola Chancey, and four brothers, Jerome, Raymond, Omer and Sylvester Schlies. She is survived by her husband, Raymond Wingert, who resides at Little Flower Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; six children, Delores Brokman of Independence; Ronald (Jodie) of Panama; Alice Wingert of Pueblo, CO; Ralph (Jeannine) of Earling; Judy (Charles) Turner of Chatsworth, CA and Mary (Bill) Schwanz of Omaha, NE; 13 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; sisters. Marie Higbie of Salida, CO and Dee Murphy of San Mateo, CA; nieces and nephews and other relatives. A Mass of Christian Burial was concelebrated Sept. 18, 2002, at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Panama, with the Rev. Jim Brokman celebrant and the Rev. Michael G. Peters concelebrant. Burial was held in the St. Mary's Cemetery, Panama, with James Turner, Brian Hoffmann, John Turner, Mark Brokman, Jeff Spencer, Arnold Smith, Neil Wingert and Wayne Wingert casket bearers. Pauley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: LEUSCHEN; NOLLEN; BLUM Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/787 Message Board Post: Bernadine Leuschen, 78 July 17, 1924 - Sept. 5, 2002 PANAMA-Bernadine "Bernie" Leuschen was born to Gertrude (Nollen) and Michael Blum July 17, 1924, at a farm near Panama. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church and attended St. Mary's Catholic Grade School and High School graduating with the Class of 1942. Jan. 9, 1945, she married Donald L. Leuschen at St. Mary of the Assumption. To this union seven children were born. Bernie was a lifetime member of St. Mary of the Assumption serving as past president of the Rosary Society. She also was a member of St. Mary's Sewing Circle. She died Sept. 5, 2002, at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha, NE, at age 78 years, one month and 19 days. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Robert, Dec. 2, 1947, and sisters, Helen Sternberg and Mildred Chamberlain. She is survived by her husband, Donald Leuschen of Panama; children, Shirley (Ed) Arkfeld of Omaha, NE; Kate (Jim) Musich of Bedford; Jan (Bob) Wilson of Omaha, NE; Jean (Wayne) Hodapp of Denver, CO; Doug Leuschen of Omaha, NE; and Beth (Hank) Stueve of Phoenix, AZ; 11 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; sister, Marcella "Sally" Finken of Panama; brother, Michael Blum, Jr. (Theresa) of Harlan; nieces and nephews and other relatives. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Sept. 9, 2002, at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Panama, with the Rev. Michael G. Peters celebrating. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Panama, with Phil Gubbels, Dave Castleberry and Dean Gubbels honorary casket bearers. Casket bearers were Jon Abbott, Eric Heimendinger, Jason King, Paul Hodapp, Paul Walston, Dave Arkfeld, Scott McMillin and Dan Musich. Pauley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BLUM; SCHWARTE Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/786 Message Board Post: Marie J. Blum, 86 June 27, 1916 - Aug. 20, 2002 WESTPHALIA - Marie Josephine Blum was born to Anna (Schwarte) and Benedict Blum June 27, 1916, on a farm near Westphalia, one of 14 children in the family. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Boniface Catholic Church and received her education at St. Boniface Catholic School in Westphalia. She lived and worked on the family farm until moving to Westphalia with her mother in 1949. She then was employed as housekeeper and childcare provider for various families in the Westphalia area. Employed by Msgr. Schwarte as his housekeeper while he was assigned to Portsmouth, she later cleaned for him in Council Bluffs and Earling. When Msgr. Schwarte left Earling, she remained as the priest's housekeeper for eight years. In 1983, she returned to her home in Westphalia where she resided until 1995, when she moved to Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan. She was a lifelong member of St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia, and was a member of Catholic Daughters of the Americas C! ourt of St. Katherine No. 266 of Earling. She created candles for baptisms and weddings. Marie taught others the art of candle making. Aug. 20, 2002, she died at Elm Crest Retirement Community at age 86 years, one month and 24 days. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Frank, Herman, Brother George and William Blum and sisters, Kate Schiltz, Sister Hermanita Blum FSPA, Antionette Kenkel, Sister Georgianna Blum FSPA, Corrine Bissen, Anna Blum, Sister Rose Blum FSPA and Sister Marie Ann Blum FSPA. She is survived by her brother Vincent Blum (Mary Ann) of Harlan; nieces and nephews and other relatives. A Mass of Christian Burial was concelebrated Aug. 24, 2002 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia, with the Rev. Michael G. Peters celebrant and the Rev. Ben Kenkel concelebrant. Burial was in the St. Boniface Cemetery in Westphalia, with Ben Blum, Phil Trierweiler, Gene Blum, Ralph Blum, Joe Ray Kenkel, Jerome Blum and Gerald Blum casket bearers. Pauley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Harlan, Smith Shupe Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/zk.2ADI/19.20.1 Message Board Post: Linda I am taking a shot in the wind, so I apologize for your time. By any chance are you connected to rosezella Smith who married Jacob Shupe. She was my maternal G-grandmother. Also do you have any connection to Amelia Harlon born maybe 1922 lived in Lacona, Iowa Would appreciate any help. Thanks Windy

I see that Ancestry.com now has historical newspapers for: The Harlan News Advertiser (Harlan, Iowa), 1951-55, & 1961-66

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: KOHL; SHROPE; MASTENBROOK Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/785 Message Board Post: obit. from Harlan, IA Newspaper: Mary Kohl Mary Shrope Kohl was born in Pennsylvania, October 28, 1853 and departed this life at the Harlan Hospital, November 2, 1937, at the age of 84 years and 4 days. Mrs. Kohl came with her parents to Cedar County, Iowa while a child where she grew to womanhood. She was united in marriage to Ezra V. Kohl of Mechanicsville, Iowa, March 13, 1879 and settled on a farm in Jones County. The couple came to Shelby County in 1880, locating on partly improved land in Lincoln Township. For fifty-three years this was their home, till they retired from the farm and moved to Tennant. Mrs. Kohl was the mother of seven children, four of whom preceded her in death: William F., Edgar G., Fred D., and Atman V. The remaining children are Mrs. Eva Essie Mastenbrook of Lebanon, Oregon; Josie Faye* Kohl of Council Bluffs, and Morris Kohl of Tennant. Also eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Of the Shrope family, one brother is living, Al Shrope of Mechanicsville. Mr. Kohl's death occured April 7, 1935 at the age of 85 years. Mrs. Kohl united with the Evangelical Church in early life and transferred her membership to the Methodst Church at Tennant when they moved to that small town. Her last illness dates from January 11, when she suffered a paralytic stroke. The strength of her long life was given to her family, her church and to friends and neighbors, who mourn her departure. Funeral services were held Thursday at 2:00 p. m. at the M. E. Church in Harlan with arrangements in charge of the Pauley Funeral Home. Rev. C. B. Guest, pastor of the M. E. Church at Tennant officiated. Burial was in the Harlan cemetery. Acting as pallbearers were Messrs. Fred T. Milier, Emil Hansen, John Boardman, Emery Green, Frank Green and Frank Escher. * Mae

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/784.1 Message Board Post: should be 1849-1935 another of my "finger flubs" sorry

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: KOHL; SHROPE; FITTERLING Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/784 Message Board Post: obit. Harlan, IA Newspaper April 11, 1935: Ezra V. Kohl The death of Ezra V. Kohl, 85, pioneer resident of Shelby County, occured at his home in Tennant Monday night following a long illness. The body was removed to the Pauley Funeral Home in Harlan and funeral services held at the Methodist Church at 2:00 o'clock Wednesday afternoon with Rev. J. D. Payne of Tennant in charge. Interment was in the Harlan cemetery. Ezra V. Kohl, son of William and Hannah Feddelling* Kohl, was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, August 27, 1849 and died at his home in Tennant, April 7, 1935 at the age of 85 years, 8 months and 11 days. When six years of age, the family moved to Jones County, Iowa, locatinf near Mechanicsville. He was reared on a farm and received his education in the public schools of that county. Mr. Kohl was united in marriage March 13, 1879 to Miss Mary Chrope** of Fremont, Cedar County, Iowa. They resided in Jones county until 1880 when they came to this County and Mr. Kohl bought 160 acres of partially improved land four miles north of Tennant. He increased his holdings to 240 acres and made many improvements. Here he spent fifty-three years, moving to Tennant in 1933. Until his retitement, he was one of the enterprising and successful business men of Lincoln Township, all which bespeaks of the thrift and wiser management of Mr. Kohl. Mr. and Mrs. Kohl were the parents of seven children, three of whom preceded him in death, Wm.F., Edgar and Freddie D. Those remaining are Eva Essie, Josie Faye***, Morris L., and Atman V. These with his widow, Mrs. Mary Kohl, eight grandchildren, two great grandchildren and a host of friends and neighbors mourn his loss. In early life Mr. Kohl united with the Evangelical church to which he gave many years of faithful service. Recently his membership was transferred to the M. E. Church in Tennant. * Fitterling ** Shrope *** Mae

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/zk.2ADI/278.279.277.2.1.1 Message Board Post: I am interested in the 1915 book . My father was Clarence Herman luecke and owned a clothing store in Harlan. My mother was Gladyse Irene Dacken and her Fathers name was Charles Herman Dacken he owned one of Harlans two barber shops. Her mothers name was MAY Robinson. i have some ictures and a newspaper picture of her graduating from harlan high school in 1888. Any info would be appreciated. I also have a picture of the family burial plot in Harlan.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/150.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Clifford Gilbaugh married Lida Rogers. Lida Rogers is my great grandmother's sister. If these people are related to you and you'd like to exchange information and photos, please email me. I would like to get in touch with the descendents of Clifford and Lida.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/235.237.1 Message Board Post: I was wondering if you have come across the name Marie (Mary) Finken who was born about 1855 in Wisconsin. She married Morris (var. spellings) Jensen on Jul 27 1875 in Council Bluffs, IA and had 4 children.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Kobold Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/zk.2ADI/783 Message Board Post: I am looking for information on Bernard (Barney) Von Tersch who married Theresia Kobold (Kopold). Theresia is the d/o Michael and Eva Schechinger Kobold. I assume that Barney is the s/o Joseph Von Tersch. I am confused on the mother. I found posts showing Catherine Bauer as the wife of Joseph. However, the 1880 census shows his wife as Mary E. Is this a second marriage? Did Joseph have children only by Catherine or were there children by Mary? Barney and Theresia moved to Cottonwood, Idaho around 1898 - 1900. Does anyone have information on their children? James, Wilhelm, Theresia, Joseph, & Michael? Thanks for any help I can get! Joan

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/zk.2ADI/153.1 Message Board Post: My mother, Mary Hoskins shidler, is the grand daughter of Charles William Waits and Bessie Flowers Waits. Great grand- daughter of Isaac and Sarah Elizabeth Potts Waits. Hello cousin! Would like any information on any of them.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/zk.2ADI/138.507 Message Board Post: I am related to the Brandes, Studes, Lumpkin through the Stude family. Henry Stude immigrated from Germany, wife Margaret from Illinois settled in Pottawattamie Co., IA Children were Chris, Will, Louisa, Catherine, Ed, Frank, Henry,Fred, Lydia, Anna, Margerite, Hattie. Henry moved to CA date unknown. I lived in the same county. We are presently working on our family history. Fred farmed the home place until his death.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/150.2 Message Board Post: Hello, We have a person in common. Clifford Gilbaugh married Lida Rogers. Lida Rogers is my great grandmother's sister. If you'd like to exchange information and photos, please email me. I would like to get in touch with the descendents of Clifford and Lida.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: ROBINSON Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/zk.2ADI/245.255.1.2.2 Message Board Post: Unfortunately, I'm not related to this family and have nothing further to add except the biography from the history of Shelby Co., which I own. If you want that bio, please e-mail me directly. Thanks.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/zk.2ADI/245.255.1.2.1 Message Board Post: Sorry not that one John went to Lucknow as a missionary of the Methodist church