This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Fouts, Dungan Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/694.1.1 Message Board Post: Thank you so much Colleen. We are now communicating through E-mail.

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/694.1 Message Board Post: Jane Bell Fouts was the daughter of Isaac Bell and Amy Craig. Jane's first husband was Andrew Fouts, and she came with him to Iowa from Putnam Co., IN. Andrew Fouts died in 1855. Samuel Dungan, Sr. was a son of Isaiah Dungan and Eleanor Jones and came to Harrison Co., Iowa from Noble Co., IN. The marriage in Shelby Co. of Samuel Dungan and Jane Bell Fouts was his third and her second marriage. Jane died 21 Mar 1895 and is buried in Manteno Cemetery in Shelby Co. beside Andrew Fouts. Samuel Dungan and his second wife, Nancy Armstrong VanArsdol are buried in Bethel Cemetery in Harrison Co.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Dungan, Fouts Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/694 Message Board Post: In Shelby Co. Early Marriages there is a marriage of a Jane Fouts to Samuel Dungan on 27 Aug 1858. Can anyone place this couple? Who are Jane's parents and who are Samuel's parents?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Koppold Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/693 Message Board Post: Looking for information from obituary for Wendell Koppold who died Nov 19, 1960 and funeral handled by Pauley Funeral Home of 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/692 Message Board Post: Hi folks! There’s a new Danish-Americans in Iowa message board and a mailing list at: [email protected] If you have Danish ancestors in Iowa, please join and share your information! Elaine R. in Iowa

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Kobold Classification: Lookup Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/691 Message Board Post: Would like the info from the obituary of Wendal Kobold d.Nov 19, 1960. Pauley Funeral Home in Harlan handled the funeral. Not sure which cemetery he's burried in.

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/137.1 Message Board Post: HI: have you found any info on Caroline Isbell? I'd be interested to know why she was living with my family, Eliza Starkey and Simpson McMannon when other Isbells lived very near...thanks Linda please write to [email protected] as I'm on a friends computer

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bendon,Pursell,Spracklin,Herkenrath, and many more Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/690 Message Board Post: Could someone please look-up an obit for Alice Burns, d. 1940, Portsmouth, Shelby Co.,Ia. She is buried in St. Mary's Cem. at Portsmouth, Ia. I believe she may be the elusive sister of my gr-grandfather Simon Bendon, who was a farmer in area of Portsmouth, IA. He also was Postmaster for a time. Any help I would sincerely appreciate. I have many family members buried in St. Mary's Cem. Thank You Josephine

Seeking information on the J.J. Tuck family in Shelby CO. circa 1850-1900. J. J. Tuck and wife Elizabeth and children. Ed in NE

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/689 Message Board Post: I am searching for information about Harry Kays b.Sep 1882 died 15 Oct 1965 in Ia. Married Clara Coker 26 May 1909 In Shelby Iowa. Parents: John Levitt Kays&Belinda Stewart. Lived Avoca IA in 1942

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/278.279.277.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi Sharon. David McGuire here. Martin's great grandson. My email address is [email protected] We can keep each other updated. There have been some additions to Martin's family and more on the way mostly Merrill's family, since I did my book. I can give the information on them. I haven't heard from Beverly, I don't know if she has email, she is in Arizona for the winter.

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/105.1 Message Board Post: My great grandmother was Helen's sister, Sadie Louise Larson, she married Martin S. Monson, son of Svend and Pauline (Hodne) Monson. I don't have any information on the Knudson's. Helen and Sadie's parents were Louis T. Larson and Sinnie (Johnson) Larson. Another sister, Lillie married Rheinhard Nordby, their daughter Garnet married Merrill Axland, she probably has information on the Knudson's, she lives in Irwin. Two other sisters were Tina (Mrs. Paul Klinkefus) and Ina (Mrs. James) Anderson. I have an obituary for Helen Knudson. There were two brothers: Thomas Larson and Roy Larson who married Anna Paulsen, a relative of hers married a granddaughter of Cyrus Monson, (Martin's brother). I have a copy of the centennial book for St. Paul's Lutheran Church which has pictures of the pioneer families, and lists the Baptism, marriage etc. from 1881 to 1981. They might have extra copies at the church. My email is [email protected]

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/688 Message Board Post: Earl E. McKeighan was born September 6, 1912, the son of Clyde and Melinda Tague McKeighan. He died Friday, November 10, 2000, surrounded by family, at Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison, Iowa at the age of 88. Earl was born on a farm near Panama, Iowa. He earned his diploma at Tenant High School, where he excelled in his studies and was well known for his ability as a baseball pitcher on the school’s team. As he pursued his occupation to the car business years later, he became certified as a Master Mechanic with General Motors in Lansing, Michigan. He met his sweetheart, Dorothy Kaufmann, when he worked on her mother’s farm near Westphalia, Iowa. They were united in marriage on Earl’s twenty-sixth birthday, September 6, 1938, at St. Boniface Church in Westphalia, and she survives. He and Dorothy were blessed with the birth of four daughters and a son. Combining his outgoing nature with keen business skills, Earl ran Sparky’s Standard Station in Harlan, Iowa until January 1940, when he and Dorothy moved to Denison with their first child, Anna Leona. Earl then operated McKeighan’s Standard Service Station at Main and Highway 30 until 1949. At that time, he purchased Rademacher Motors on South Main in Denison, later changing its name to B & M Motors (Bockelmann and McKeighan). Earl and partner Lou eventually moved the Oldsmobile and Cadillac dealership to Highway 30, near 20th Street, where Earl operated B & M until he sold it in 1973. Trying his hand at retirement, he grew weary of it a short time later and accepted the position of Parts Manager at the local Chevrolet dealership. Upon leaving the car business, he served as Deputy Sheriff in Crawford County. Earl was an active member of his community. He served on the Denison City Council, helping spearhead the drive for installation of storm sewers along Highway 30. He was organizer and treasurer of the local March of Dimes during the 1950's, as well as founder and treasurer of the Denison Gun club. His membership in the Knights of Columbus saw him serve as the group’s long-time treasurer. Earl was also a multiple gallon blood donor with the American Red Cross. In his leisure time, he was an avid bowler with the B & M Motors and Knights of Columbus teams, participating in several state tournaments. Earl enjoyed gardening with his wife of 62 years as well as fishing, hunting, and helping family and friends with a variety of projects. His orchard kept family, neighbors, and friends well supplied with various fruits and nuts. Being involved in the lives of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren is what Earl would list as life’s greatest accomplishment. Whether teaching them to bait a hook, throw a baseball or softball, reading them a favorite story, or showing them how to fix something, he gently and patiently helped them to learn. Playing pool or a card game with them or attending one of their many activities gave him untold pleasure. He was all anyone could ask for in a father or grandpa, passing on to future generations his philosophy that “It’s A Wonderful Life!” Earl was preceded in death by his parents, sister Virginia, brother Dale, half-sister Jean, son John, and daughter Linda. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy, three daughters, Ann Lee of Sarasota, Florida; Mary Sanghvi and husband Ajit of Frederick, Maryland; Teresa Clark and husband Jim of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; grandchildren, Kathleen Bain and husband Bruce of San Francisco, California; David Compton of Indianapolis, Indiana; Anne Marie Oetjen and husband Geoff of Ocala, Florida; John Compton and wife Jennie of Sarasota, Florida; Lance Powers of California; Nilam Sanghvi of Washington, D.C.; Kristin and Brendan Clark of Chicago, Illinois; Sean, Kyle, and Colin Clark of Mr. Vernon, Illinois; and step-grandson Sunil Sanghvi of San Diego, California; great-grandchildren Hannah and Austin Compton of Indianpolis; sister-in-law; many dear nieces, great-nieces, nephews, and great-nephews. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, November 14, 2000 at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison, Iowa, with Fr. Edward Murray officiating. Music was provided by Doug Brummel, with organ accompaniment by Jean Cornelius. Hymns included “Surely the Presence”, “Hosea”, Be Not Afraid,” and Blest Are They.” Eileen Hahn and Jeannie Pauley read Scripture passages. Elaine Blickenstaff led the Petitions of the Faithful. Gift bearers were granddaughters, Kathleen Bain, Kristin Clark, and Nilam Sanghvi. Pallbearers included grandsons, David and John Compton and Brendan, Seah, Kyle, and Colin Clark. Honorary pallbearers were Bryon and Jeanie Goslar, Jim and Dorothy Leinen, Elmer and Luetta Morghorst, Cecil and Shawn Blum, Jerry McKeighan, Leland Earl Kaufmann, Sunil Sanghvi, Vincent and Grace Keating, Bob and Garnet Rath, Paul and Judy Launderville, Lois Duncan, Jeannie Pauley, and Blaine and Lois Butler. ! A remembrance of Earl was given by son-in-law, Jim Clark. Burial was at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Cemetery in Denison. The family invited those attending the funeral to share a meal and fellowship with them at St. Rose of Lima Parish Center. The visitation was held at the Huebner Funeral Home on Monday, November, 13, with a Legion of Mary and Knights of Columbus members leading rosaries. A Parish Vigil Service was conducted at 7:30 p.m. Memorial in Earl’s name may be made to St. Rose of Lima Building Fund in Denison. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Kemp, Butler, Pullen, Hox, Sandy, Frazier Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/687 Message Board Post: Am looking for anyone knowing of the Samuel and Orpha Bulter Kemp family. They had Jennette (abt 1866, married Edward Sandy), Mary Delove (1868-1953, married James Frazier), Nettie (b. 1870), Irma (bc 1872), Ora (bc 1874), Flora (bc 1876 m. Pullen), Cora (bc 1878 m. Hox), Mable (b 1880 m. Pullen) and Samuel (1885-1971). Orpha Butler was the sister to my "grandmother" Caroline Butler, both daughters of William and Julia Foster Butler.

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/686 Message Board Post: Laurina M. Blum,89 Sept. 4, 1910-Oct. 5, 1999 Laurina Magdalene Blum was born Sept. 4, 1910, at Marshfield, WI., to Mary (Michalski) and Nicholas Britten. She was baptized at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Marshfield, WI., and confirmed at St. Mary’s Our Lady of Fatima in Portsmouth. Laurina attended school in the Tennant area and also St. Mary’s Catholic School in Portsmouth. She married William Joseph Blum Jan. 26, 1932, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia. Fourteen children were born to this union. Laurina and William were privileged to have celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary in January of 1988. Prior to her marriage, she worked for an Omaha monument company. During her married life, she farmed with her husband residing in the Westphalia area. She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia. She died Oct. 5, 1999, at Elm Crest Retirement Center one month and one day after her 89th birthday. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William, Nov. 27, 1988; a son, Francis; four grandchildren, April Blum, Steve Sandbothe and Larry and Jerry Newland; three sisters, Lucille, Stella and Ruth; and one brother, Norbert. Survivors include seven sons, Kenneth Blum (Doris) of Walnut; Jerome “Jerry” Blum (Jean) of St. Paul, MN.; Bernard Blum (Glenda) of Ocean City, OR.; Marcus Blum (Janet of Fischer, TX.; Ralph Blum (Patti) of Harlan; Eugene Blum (Jackie) of Westphalia; Michael Blum (Vicky) of Co. Bluffs; six daughters, Mary Ann (Vernon) Sandbothe of Atlantic; Margaret (Robert) Halferty of Vancouver, WA.; Agnes (Jim) Starr of Milwaukee, WI; Monica (Lanny) Newland of Persia; Linda (John) White of Co. Bluffs; Theresa Miller of Colorado Springs, CO.; 46 grandchildren; 71 great grandchildren; one brother, Leo Britten of Omaha; and other relatives. A Mass of Christian Burial was concelebrated Oc. 8, 1999, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia, with Rev. Paul Bianchi celebrant, Rev. Michael Peters and Rev. Fred Reischl concelebrants and Rev. Benedict Kenkel the holilist. Burial was in St. Boniface Cemetery in Westphalia, with Agnes Starr, Margaret Halferty, Linda White, Monica Newland, Francis Blum, Theresa Miller and Mary Ann Sandbothe honorary casket bearers. Casket bearers were Ralph Blum, Kenneth Blum, Eugene Blum, Bernard Blum, Jerome Blum, Michael Blum and Marcus Blum. Pauley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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/685 Message Board Post: Mary Agnes Gross, 63 April 3, 1936-December 11, 1999 Mary Agnes Gross, daughter of Anne Marie (Kohl) and Joseph Tremel, was born April 3, 1936, on a farm north of Panama. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Panama, and attended St. Mary’s Catholic School. Following the completion of her education, she was employed at a camera shop in Omaha. Later, she worked at the Saylor Hotel Coffee Shop in Harlan. She married Robert Gross May 3, 1956, at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Panama. Following their wedding, the couple began farming west of Earling. They were the parents of seven children. In addition to the responsibilities of her home and family, she served on the Earling Town Council, volunteered as a Den Mother, assisted with Girl Scouting and was a correspondent for the Dunlap paper. She was an active parishioner at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling, serving on the Parish Council, as a member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. Katherine No. 266, as a member of the St. Joseph’s Catholic School Board where she served as president on two separate occasions, as an Altar Society volunteer also serving as president, CCD teacher and as a member of the church decoration committee responsible for holiday and seasonal decorating. Im March of 1999, she became a resident of Little Flower Haven. She was able to return home d! ue to the assistance of her family and Hospice care. She died Dec. 11, 1999, at her home in Earling, at age 63 years, eight months and eight days. Prior to her death, she had resided at Little Flower Haven. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her infant son, David; three brothers, Edward, Alphonse and Raymond, and one sister, Leona. She is survived by her children, Craig Gross (LuAnn) of Panama; Cindy Moore (Tom) of Phoenix, AZ.;Sandy Thielen (Tim) of Pavillion, WY.; Diane Martens (Lynn) of Portsmouth; Richard Gross (Annette) of Earling; Brad Gross and fiancee, Lisa Jumps of Earling; Kari Gross and her fiancé, Denny Kohles, of Panama, 11 grandchildren; brothers and sister, John Tremel (Dolores) of Earling; Leonard Tremel (Mary Pat) of Earling; Joseph Tremel (Irene) of Earling; Helen Frederick (Albert) of Earling; Charles Tremel (Bonnie) of Omaha, NE.; Kenneth Tremel (Betty) of Panama and Ralph Tremel (Elaine) of Panama; nieces, nephews and other relatives. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Dec. 14, 1999, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling, with Rev. Michael Berner celebrant. Burial was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery with Joe Thielen, Mike Frederick, Matt Blum, Curt Tremel, Mike Martens and Brian Gross casket bearers. Pauley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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/684 Message Board Post: Urban M. Leuschen, 80 April 27,1919-February 16, 2000 Urban M. Leuschen, son of Nicholas C. and Elizabeth (Thielen) Leuuschen, was born at Panama, April 27, 1919. He died Feb. 16, 2000, at age 80 years, nine months and 19 days. He was baptized, received his communion and was confirmed at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Panama, He attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and graduated in 1936. After graduation, he helped his father on the family farm until March of 1941, when he was drafted into the United States Army. He served with the 113th Cavalry in Texas until January 1944, when he went overseas. He saw action in the European Theater until May of 1945, when he was honorably discharged. He was awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart having been wounded in Normandy, France. June 2, 1943, he married Anna Mae Blum of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan. Two sons were born to this union. In March of 1946, they began farming one mile west of Panama. He was a salesman for Golden Harvest Seed Corn for many years. He left the farm in 1972, and worked for Rocker Ford in Harlan. In 1982, he moved to Harlan and became a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church. While the boys were young, he coached Junior Legion baseball. He served on the Panama Town Council and the Shelby County Golf Board. He was a member of the Panama American Legion Post No. 601, VFW Post #941 of Harlan and the Disabled American Veterans. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Rita Leuschen and Hilda (Mrs. Leo Fahn); and one brother, Nicholas Leuschen, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Anna Mae Leuschen of Harlan; his sons, Tom Leuschen (Kathy) of Houston, TX., and Nick Leuschen (Barb) of Norfolk, NE,; grandchildren, Cal, Chris, Carl, Tom Jr., Anne and Sarah; sisters, Hedda Shilz of Beaumont, CA; Marie Coenen of Defiance and Helen Bieker of Defiance; brothers, John Leuschen of Panama and Don Leuschen (Bernie) of Panama, and other relatives.

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/683 Message Board Post: Lucille Amelia Hoffmann, the daughter of Anton and Mary Kuhl, was born January 7, 1918 in Earling. She died on Saturday, Dec. 13, 1997, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs just 25 days before her 80th birthday. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling and attended St. Joseph’s School. On September 29, 1942, she was united in marriage to Alphonse Hoffmann at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling. Five sons were born to this union. After this marriage, Lucille and Alphonse farmed in the Panama area all their married life until 1975, when he retired from farming. In 1978, they moved into their present home in Panama. They were privileged to have celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary in September of 1989. Lucille was a member of St. Mary of The Assumption Catholic Church in Panama, Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. Catherine, Sewing Circle, Senior Citizens, Legion Auxiliary, Bridge Club, Original member 500 Club card club. In addition to her parents, Lucille was preceded in death by her husband, Alphonse; her sister, Helen Sternberg; and her brother, Charles Kuhl. Surviving her are five sons; Jim and his wife Jeanne of Dunlap; Ron and his wife Jan of Papillion, Nebraska, Bob and his wife Debbie of Center Point, Texas; Mike and his wife Lori of West Des Moines; Brian of Spencer; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; special friends, Teresa and Hairy Andersen; other relatives and many friends. A Mass of Christian Burial was concelebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 1997, at St. Mary of The Assumption Catholic Church in Panama with Rev. Mike Peters as the celebrant and Rev. Paul Bianchi as the concelebrant. Interment was in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Panama with John Hoffmann, Aaron Hoffmann, Jeff Hoffmann, Adam Hoffmann, Joe Hoffmann and Todd Hoffmann serving as casket bearers. Pauley Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements.

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/682 Message Board Post: Frank Kramer, Jr., 81 Jan. 24, 1919-May 22, 2000 Mesa, AZ–Frank Joseph Kramer, Jr., son of Frank and Cecelia (Schechinger) Kramer, was born January 24, 1919, in Panama. He was baptized at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Panama. He attended eight years of schooling in Earling and Defiance, growing to adulthood on the family farm. He married Adeline Klocke at St. Frances Catholic Church in Randolph, Nebraska, February 11, 1941. To this union five children were born. Frank and Adeline farmed in the Randolph area and in Western Iowa until moving to Chandler, Arizona, in February of 1954. He first worked at Capitol Foundry but soon got certified in electronics repair and started his own television repair business. Later he worked at Motorola as an electronic technician. In 1972, they moved to Tempe, Arizona, where they owned and managed an apartment complex. They retired to Mesa, Arizona, in 1977. Adeline died January 15, 1996. Frank then married Lou Eva Carlin November 3, 1997. He was a longtime member of the Knights of Columbus and the Buckhorn Elks. He died in Mesa, Arizona, May 22, 2000, at age 81. Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Adeline; his son, Duane; his parents, Frank and Cecelia Kramer; brothers, Raymond, Lawrence, James, Anthony, Victor Emil, Gerald (Jerry) and Norbert (Nub); sisters, Cecelia and Patricia; brothers-in-law, Leo V. Schaben (Jack), William Fuhs and Dale Friesen. He is survived by his wife, Lou of Mesa, Arizona; three sons, Don (Mary Lu) Kramer of Mesa, Arizona; Dick (Laurie) Kramer of Mesa, Arizona; Dean (Kate) Kramer of Petersburg, Nebraska; one daughter, Diane (Hank) Thieman of Petersburg, Nebraska; one daughter-in-law, Lupe Kramer of Mesa, Arizona; seven sisters, Irene Friesen of Council Bluffs; Lillian Schaben of Harlan; Rita (Verdy) Klocke of Cascade; Theresa (Tom) Grote of Portsmouth; Delores Fuhs of Portsmouth; Leona (Joe) Bissen of Clarinda and Mary (Francis) Heese of Earling; two sisters-in-law, Alma Kramer Bissen of Harlan and Marlene Kramer of South Bend, Nebraska 17 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated May 26, 2000, at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Mesa, Arizona. Burial was in Valley of the Sun Memorial Park in Chandler, Arizona. Casket bearers were John Kramer, Gary Kramer, Dustin Kramer, Duane (D.J.) Kramer and Glen Thieman.

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/681 Message Board Post: Joseph Lawrence Schwarte, Sr., 94 May 23, 1905-January 28, 2000 Joseph Lawrence Schwarte, son of Herman Henry and Rose (Leenan) Schwarte, was born May 23, 1905 on a farm near Westphalia. When Joe was a small child his parents moved to a farm northwest of Earling, where he grew to manhood. He attended country school and St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Earling. Joe received his first Holy Communion and was confirmed at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling. He helped on the family farm until his marriage January 24, 1928, to Helen Lucille Ratigan at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Panama. Thirteen children were born to this union. They lived near Earling for several years before moving to their farm near Defiance. In 1967, they retired but continued to live on the farm until 1977, when they moved to Harlan. He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan. Joe died January 28, 2000, at Mrytue Memorial Hospital at age 94 years, eight months and five days. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Helen, in 1985; an infant daughter; two sons, Eugene and Dwayne; grandson, Dennis Reischl; and great grandson, Caleb Reischl; his brothers, Frank, Wilford and Henry; and his sister, Quirna Bauman. He is survived by his children, Irene (Edwin) Reischl of Manning; Albert Schwarte (Gay) of Defiance; Harold Schwarte of New Hope Village, Carroll; daughter-in-law, Marilyn Schwarte of Manilla; Sister Madonna Schwarte of Omaha, Nebraska; Sister Darlene Schwarte of Davenport; Thelma Smith of Harlan; Michael Schwarte of New Hope Village, Carroll; daughter-in-law, Glenda Hall of Defiance; Karen (Clarence) Brinker of Harlan; Richard Schwarte (Myrna) of Manilla; Joseph Schwarte (Vernita) of Defiance; 30 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren; his brother, Isidore Schwarte (Meritta) of Harlan; his sister, Rosetta Henricks of Harlan; and other relatives. A Mass of Christian Burial was concelebrated January 31, 2000, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church with Rev. Howard Fitzgerald celebrant, Rev. Michael Berner and Rev. Fred Reischl concelebrants and Rev. Mr. Pat Davitt assisting. Burial was in St. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Defiance, with Troy Smith, Terry Schwarte, Trent Smith, Ron Reischl, Dave Schwarte, Gary Reischl, Rick Schwarte, Kevin Brinker and Doug Schwarte serving honorary casket bearers. Casket bearers were Tim Smith, Dameian Schwarte, Todd Smith, Darin Schwarte, Mike Brinker, Vernon Schwarte, John Reischl and Al Schwarte. Pauley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.