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/707.1 Message Board Post: from the St. Joseph Cemetery, Earling, Iowa Directory gravesite IV-3-11: Schaben, Blanche B.; 1899-1968; parents John Joseph & Catherine (Bauer) Von Tersch; spouse Jacob John Schaben gravesite V-4-19: Schaben, Cletus J.; 1920-1979; parents Joseph D. & Evalyn (Keairnes) Schaben; spouse Mary Agnes (Willmes) Schaben; WWII Vet. gravesite IV-7-8: Schaben, Evalyn A.; 1890-1964; parents William & Margaret (Tierney) Keairnes; spouse Joseph Daniel Schaben gravesite IV-6-9: Schaben, Gary; 1949-1949; parents Leo V. and Lillian (Kramer) Schaben gravesite IV-5-21: Schaben, Geraldine; 1950-1951; parents James & Ruth (Schiltz) Schaben gravesite IV-3-12: Schaben, Jacob John; 1892-1934; parents Adolph & Anna (Wilwerding) Schaben; spouse Blanche Barbara (Von Tersch) Schaben; WWI Vet. gravesite II-3-20: Schaben, Joan; 1932-1933; parents William R. & Josephine (Block) Schaben gravesite IV-7-9: Schaben, Joseph Daniel; 1884-1952; parents John & Susanna (Schmitz) Schaben; spouse Evalyn Agatha (Keairnes) Schaben gravesite II-3-22: Schaben, Josephine; 1905-1994; parents Herman & Elizabeth (Erlbacher) Block; spouse William R. Schaben gravesite V-6-4: Schaben, Kyle David; 1987-1987; parents Mark & Brenda (Gosch) Schaben gravesite IV-6-9: Schaben, Leo V. "Jack"; 1916-1976; parents Joseph & Evelyn (Keairnes) Schaben; spouse Lillian (Kramer) Schaben gravesite IV-8-11: Schaben, Marvin J.; 1927-1965; parents William R. & Josephine (Block) Schaben; spouse Mildred G. (Fuhs) Schaben gravesite IV-8-12: Schaben, Peggy Ann; 1953-1953; parents Marvin & Mildred G. (Fuhs) Schaben gravesite III-4-25: Schaben, Velma I.; 1929-1930; parents Jacob J. & Blanche B. (Von Tersch) Schaben gravesite II-3-21: Schaben, William R.; 1896-1968; parents Adolph & Anna (Wilwerding) Schaben; spouse Josephine (Block) Schaben from Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Defiance, Iowa gravesite I-4-13: Schaben, Adolph; 1862-1950; spouse Anna (Wilwerding) Schaben gravesite II-14-12: Schaben, Adolph E.; 1938-1973; parents Clarence J. & Catherine (Block) Schaben gravesite I-4-12: Schaben, Annie (Wilwerding); 1866-1934; spouse Adolph Schaben gravesite II-3-11: Schaben, Anton P.; 1894-1990; spouse Edith (Kobold) Schaben gravesite II-14-10: Schaben, Catherine J.; 1906-1996; parents Herman & Elizabeth (Erlbacher) Block; spouse Clarence J. Schaben gravesite II-14-11: Schaben, Clarence J.; 1905-1990; parents Adolph & Anna (Wilwerding) Schaben; spouse Catherine J. (Block) Schaben gravesite II-14-8: Schaben, Dennis N.; 1945-1991; parents Clarence J. & Catherine (Block) Schaben; (ex)spouse Janice A. Miles gravesite II-3-10: Schaben, Edith (Kobold); 1904-1933; spouse Anton P. Schaben gravesite I-4-14: Schaben, Henry P.; 1890-1945; parents Adolph & Anna (Wilwerding) Schaben gravesite I-4-11: Schaben, John B.; 1892-1945 gravesite I-10-12: Schaben, John D.; 1933-1978; spouse Marlene D.; Kor. Vet. gravesite II-4-13: Schaben, Lucille C.; 1905-1996; parents James & Kathryn (Nestlebush) Morrissey; spouse Anton P. Schaben There are Schaben families in the "Defiance Century Review" 1882-1982. I could scan and e-mail directly if you wish. There are Schaben families living in the area, I could scan the phone book pages and e-mail directly if you wish. Hope some of this helps!

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/178.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Do you have siblings of Amanda Sewell Horner? I have no information on Henry Willis Custer but will research further. What is your relationship to this family? I have information on Delight Pipher, married to John Sewell, 1819.

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/178.1.1 Message Board Post: Do you show Amanda Sewell Horner being married to Henry Willis Custer in 1884? I have a picture of this family. Let me know if interested. Lavonne Shaul

The Past and Present of Shelby County, Iowa, published 1915, has the following: 1. Page 1205, in a biography for Frank J. HAHN, b. 1881, Shelby County, married Anna F. FESER in 1907, it states that the father of Anna Feser was John and Annie FESER. Their son, Henry FESER, married Lena SCHABEN. It doesn't give any marriage date. 2. Page 262, lists among the businessmen of Earling, Iowa: Schaben Brothers, five and ten cent store; and Joe Schaben & W. Schaben, flour and feed. Mona Sarratt Knight "Eternal vigilance is the price of Liberty." John Philpot Curran, 1808. "Democracy is based upon the conviction that there are extraordinary possibilities in ordinary people." Harry Emerson

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/178.1 Message Board Post: Have information to share. Your e-mail is inoperable. Please furnish your current e-mail.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Schaben/Scheben Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/zk.2ADI/707 Message Board Post: Looking to expand information on descendents of John Schaben, son of Godfried or Gottfried Scheben of Cassville, WI.. I know John had several children, among them Adolph, Gertie (Gertrude?), Gena, Anna, John B., Christian, Phil, Cecil, Willie (William) and Joe.. Any information on any of these would be appreciated.. Also interested in ancestory of Gottfried and where, when and how he immigrated, circa 1859, John is my great granduncle and I am researching the Kansas contingent of the family and would be willing to share any information I have..

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/633.1 Message Board Post: Please forward and photos and information you may have. Thanks Denny

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/706 Message Board Post: Edward Wilwerding, 71 February 11, 1930–July 27, 2001 Edward John Wilwerding, son of Isidore and Helen (Scheuring) Wilwerding, was born Feb. 11, 1930, in Portsmouth. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling, and attended school at St. Joseph’s Catholic School also in Earling. He entered the United States Army Jan. 22, 1952. He entered an eight week training course at Ft. Leonardwood, Mo. Edward was awarded the Korean Service Medal, two bronze stars, a Meritorious Unit Citations National Defense Service Medal, and a United Nations Service Medal. He was honorably discharged Oct. 21, 1953. He married Grace Dotzler Sept. 20, 1954. Four children were born to that union. Grace died March 23, 1961. Edward later married Alma Bredensteiner Sept. 26, 1964, at the Shenandoah Catholic Church. He worked as an independent milk hauler from 1967 until 1992. He was last employed by Hancock Elevator, retiring in 1999. He died July 27, 2001, at Little Flower Haven in Earling, at age 71 years, five months and 16 days. He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Grace. Survivors include his wife, Alma Wilwerding of Defiance; his children, Linda Barragan of Defiance; Diane (Emeldo) Martinez of Omaha, Ne; Denny Wilwerding and his special friend, Kim Micek of Omaha, Ne; Julie Mathison of Modale; Joanne (Mike) Erlbacher of Earling; Pat Pauley of Defiance; 13 grandchildren; his brothers and sister, Bernic Wilweding (Mary) of Earling; Howie Wilwerding (Nancy) of Boca Raton, Fl., and Jan Larrison of Defiance; his mother-in-law, Violet Bredensteiher of Shenandoah; and other relatives. A Mass of Christian Burial was held July 30, 2001, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Defiance, with Rev. Michael Berner celebrant. Military rites were conducted in Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery in Defiance, by the American Legion Post No. 707 of Defiance and Westphalia with Bob Scheels, Melvin Bloomer, Eldon Erickson, Donny Dotzler, George Erps, Bob Heimerman and Dennis Wieland honorary casket bearers. Casket bearers were Mike Larrison, Jeff Bredensteiner, Jim Dotzler, Stephan Erlbacher, Sean Barragan, Tony Wilwerding, Emeldo Martinez, Jr. and Paul Wilwerding. Pauley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Masuen, Heuertz Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/289.290.1 Message Board Post: I am also looking for information on the Masuen family. My grandfather was Clem, son of Henri. Henri's wife's name was Catherine Galles. Clem was married twice, first time to Katherine Swain, second time to Josephine Fettes. I am also looking for information on the Heuertz family, who I believe also came from Luxumbourg. I have Bernard Heuertz, father Peter, mother Lena. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Can give some info on these families after coming to this country. Thanks, Mary Robb

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Spurgeon, Black Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/705 Message Board Post: I am looking for anything about a H.M. Spurgeon who married Effie Black in Shelby Co., IA on May 2, 1894. I have been digging around on the web and wonder if the H.M. stands for Havila Milton Spurgeon. By 1914 they were in Eugene, Lane Co., OR. Does anyone know anything at all about this family? Effie died in Eugene Oregon in 1914 and H.M. took her back to Shelby Co. Iowa L.D.S. Cemetery for her burial at her request. Would like to find descendants for H.M. & Effie Black Spurgeon. Her obit said they had 4 children.

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/490.1.1 Message Board Post: I don't know anything about H M Spurgeon family sorry

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/704 Message Board Post: Leonarda M. Miller, 85 May 6, 1916–October 10, 2001 Leonarda Marie Miller, daughter of Mayme (Kobold) and Joseph Blum, was born May 6, 1916, in Earling. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, and also attended St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Earling. As the oldest daughter, Leonarda accepted the responsibility of assisting with the younger members of the family. February 26, 1935, she married Harold H. Miller at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling. They farmed west of Harlan in Lincoln Township for 27 years before moving to Camdenton, Missouri, in January of 1963. While in Camdenton, the couple owned and operated a liquor establishment. She returned to Harlan in 1975, and was employed at Mode-O-Day and the Sewing Box. She was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan, St. Michael’s Guild and the Lincoln Social Club. In September of 1994, she became a resident of Elm Crest Retirement Community where she resided until her death. She died October 10, 2001, at age 85 years, five months and four days. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Miller in 1973; a grandson, Terry Charles Miller; brothers, Cecil and Kenneth Blum; and sisters, Mary Blum and Lillian Stinn. She is survived by her children, Alice Erickson of Omaha, Nebraska, Janice (Don) Stowe of Harlan and Robert Miller of Utica, MS; grandchildren, R. Scott Erickson, Tracy Erickson, Curt Christensen, Kelly Christensen, Tyler Miller, Tami Skinner and Mia Dammes; seven great grandchildren; two step great grandchildren; sisters, Anna Mae Leuschen of Harlan and Agnes Camery of LeSueur, Minnesota; brothers, Bill Blum (Vivian) of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Joseph Blum (Jan) of Blacksburg, Virginia; sister-in-law, Theresa Blum of Walnut; brother-in-law, Vince Stinn of Earling; nieces and nephews and other relatives. A Mass of Christian Burial was concelebrated October 15, 2001, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church with Rev. Jack McClure, C.P.P.S. as Presider. Concelebrant and homilist was Rev. Howard Fitzgerald. Burial was in the Harlan Cemetery with Tyler Miller, R. Scott Erickson, Mia Dammes, Curt Christensen, Tracy Erickson, Kelly Christensen and Tami Skinner casket bearers. Pauley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Spurgeon, Black Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/490.1 Message Board Post: Do you know or have anything about a H.M. Spurgeon who married Effie Black in Shelby Co., IA on May 2, 1894? I have been digging around on the web and wonder if the H.M. stands for Havila Milton Spurgeon. By 1914 they were in Eugene, Lane Co., OR. Do you know anything at all about this family? Effie died in Oregon and H.M. brought her back to Shelby Co. L.D.S. Cemetery for her burial at her request. Would like to find descendants for H.M. & Effie Black Spurgeon.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: EDWARDS/FROST/ Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/zk.2ADI/703 Message Board Post: Harvey was born in KS 1889 and he adventured out to Tucson, AZ where he worked a mine at Arivaca most of his years. He married twice: LOIS and FERN and had Mary Beth and Wayne. Wayne was adopted by his mother's second husband and went by the surname of FROST. I am looking for any descendants of my EDWARDS family who recognizes this information. Beth in Florida

I have been searching for the burial of Isypheny (several spellings) DOW WHITNEY (wife of Daniel R. Whitney).d. 1906. On 1900 census they were living in Harlan near their son Jesse B. Whitney. Daniel R. Whitney b. 1822 Ohio d. Clarinda, Ia 1912 died in the hospital. Death record said his body was taken to Omaha. His daughter (Rosina Whitney Crowder) was living in Woodbine. (She is buried in Washington cemetery in Panama (1930) beside her husband=d 1988). I have been unable to find Daniel. Barbara Crpwder Black in Sacramento

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Fouts--Smithers Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/702 Message Board Post: Mrs. Martha Alvira Fouts Smithers died at her home near Dunlap, Feb. 3, 1914 after a long and painful sickness. The funeral occurred from the M.E. Church at Galland’s Grove, Feb. 6, Rev. A.W. Harned officiating. Martha Alvira Fouts, daughter of Noel and Martha Fouts, was born July 11, 1859. September 13, 1881, she was united in marriage to Walter M. Smithers. To this union were born ten children, five boys and five girls. Nine of these, Gertrude, James, Noel, Otto, Sylvester, Myrtle, Maggie, Luie, and Ina, with the father, survive her. Deceased Floy A. Mrs. Smithers was devoted to her family to whom her death comes with crushing force.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Black--Roundy Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/701 Message Board Post: Alexander Black Dead This locality has suffered a great loss in the death of Alexander Black, one of Shelby County’s best and most respected citizens. He went to a sanitarium at Independence, Mo., for treatment and operation last month, but he was not strong enough to recuperate from the effects of the surgeon’s knife, and death followed June 5, 1914. His son, Fred, was with him and brought the remains to his home for burial. Mr. Black was born Sept. 29, 1847, and was married to Miss Martha Roundy in the summer of 1872. To this union fourteen children were born, four having preceded him to the great beyond, three in infancy, and Effie, the eldest daughter. The remaining ten were present at the funeral, with the exception of his youngest daughter, Bell, who is ill at her home in Denver. The wife of his youth preceded him to the grave thirteen years ago, March 14. Mr. Black was nearly 65 years old at the time of his death, and was one of the charter members of the Gallands Grove branch of the Latter Day Saints Church. He lived a consistent christian life. He was one of the noble men of this locality, generous hearted, a peace maker, an honored father, a man who will be greatly missed for the world has been made better by his quiet unassuming life. His aged mother, now nearly ninety years old, lives in Denison, but was too feeble to attend the funeral, which was held at the church Monday afte! rnoon at two o’clock. Prayer was offered by Elder C.J. Hunt and Elder Chas. Derry, of Woodbine, preached the funeral sermon to a large congregation of relatives, neighbors and friends, who met to pay their last tribute of respect to the departed. The casket was covered with flowers, and was borne to its last resting place by six of his old neighbors and friends; Thomas Fowler, of Logan; Alfred Jackson, of Dow City; Lace Swain, of Woodbine; Bradley McCord, of Harlan, and Peter McIntosh and J.M. Pett, of the grove, to await the resurrection morn. He leaves to mourn his loss, his aged mother, two brothers, four sons, and six daughters, and several grandchildren, besides a host of friends. His children are Fred, Rena and Mrs. Bell Morgan, all of Denver; Mrs. Fred Poquet, of Hartington, Neb.; Curtis, of Logan; Mrs. W.L. Jackson, Harry, Mrs. James Reed, Mrs. Fred Baber and Clayton, all living in the Grove. This community extends sympathy to the bereaved in this their sad hour.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ecklin Eklund McAfee Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/700 Message Board Post: Looking for more information on Gus Ecklin and wife Clara J. McAfee, and their children, Leo Leroy (my grandfather), Earl and Clarence. Specifically, need more information on Gus, Clara and their parents, grandparents, etc... Gus's father was John Ecklin (changed from Eklund) and was from Sweden. thanks

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Dresen, Nollen Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/8.2 Message Board Post: I knew John H. Dresen (1880-1952) well. He was a son of Henry and Elizabeth (Nollen) Dresen. We would greatly like to determine the names of the parents of Elizabeth (nee Nollen) Dresen (1839-1892), including the maiden name of her mother. We would also like to determine the maiden name of Henry Dresen's mother. Henry Dresen (1827-1907) was the son of William and Gertrude Dresen, but we do not know Gertrude's maiden name. Please write me directly. My e-mail address is [email protected]

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/8.1 Message Board Post: Henry, and Elisabeth Dresen lived across the street from us in Defiance Ia. Elisabeth was my third grade teacher. She taught at St. Pauls catholic school in Defiance. My older siblings may know more about them. I will check with them and get back to you if they do.