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MESSAGE: (#43911) James G. Edwards died of cholera July 1851
AUTHOR: Sharyl Ferrall
DATE: 1/28/2004 at 05:50:41
Surnames: EDWARDS
James G. Edwards Obituary.
Died, at his residence in this city, on Tuesday August 5th, at 3 o'clock,
A.M., James G. Edwards, late editor of the Hawk-Eye, in the 50th year of his
age. Mr. Edwards was attacked on the 18th of July, with a bilious cholera
morbus, which threatened for some days to prove fatal, but by the skill and
assiduity of his physician, the disease was arrested and he was again
convalescent. On Thursday last, he was able to walk about his rooms, and
was making some arrangements to take a short journey for the benefit of his
health. Owing to some unknown cause he was violently attacked with Cholera
the same evening; and was almost instantly thrown into a collapsed state,
and lingered in that condition until Tuesday morning when his spirit took
its flight.
Mr. Edwards had a large acquaintance thro' out this state and the west, and
no one of his numerous friends will hear of his departure without pain and
regret. He had endeared himself to them by his ready sympathy and his
attractive social qualities. He had been long a resident of the West. At
an early day in the history of the country, he established a paper in
Jacksonville, Illinois, and conducted it for many years with ability and
success. In the month of March, 1838, he established himself at Fort
Madison, Iowa, and commenced the publication of the 'Fort Madison Patriot.'
In June 1839, he removed to Burlington and commenced the publication of the
'Iowa Patriot' the first paper started in Iowa to advocate the principles of
the whig party. The name was subsequently changed to 'The Hawk-Eye', under
which designation it continued to be conducted by him until a few weeks ago,
and with what ability, usefulness and good fortune our readers are well able
to judge and willing to bear testimony.
Mr. Edwards was a good writer; he wrote well upon all subjects he touched.
Few conductors of a public journal excelled him in tact or knowledge of what
would prove interesting to his readers, or in ability to set it forth in a
captivating and instructing manner. As a practical printer he was thoroughly
versed in the knowledge of his profession, which gave hiim advantages in the
prosecution of his business which few men are able to realize.
As a citizen he was ready and active in all works of public good and public
improvement. He never needed a spur to induce him to lend his assistance
and co-operation to any public enterprize, when the interests of his city or
state, or the welfare of his fellow citizens demanded his talents or his
exertions. His private virtures were the most endearing traits of his
character. -- These shone at home, around his own fire-side, and in the
midst of the circle he had gathered around him, to find a home and a shelter
from the storms of life.
Mr. Edwards was a christian, displaying, in his life and in his daily walk
and conversation, the beauty and excellence and truth of the Christian
Religion. And the God whom he served in his life did not desert him in the
hour of his death. When heart and flesh failed him, he could rely on one
who had promised to be the strength of his heart and his portion forever.
What can we say to the bereaved partner of his joys and sorrows, to her who
was so long his inseparable companion, his faithful friend and counsellor.
What can we say to minister comfort or bind up the broken heart. We can
only point her to a higher source of consolation than earth can afford. She
knows in whom she has trusted.
His funeral took place on Tuesday evening and was largely attended by a
crowd of mourning and sympathising friends.
**the submitter is not related and has no further information.
Fred Hartman die July 13, 1973 & Florence Vahle died January 30, 1976 are from Burlington newspapers.
WALTER R. REHM
Walter R. Rehm, 76 of Oquawka, Ill. died at 2:48 p.m. Sunday March 31, 2002 at Great River Medical Center in West Burlington.
Born Nov. 26, 1925, in Burlington, he was the son of William R. and Florence M. Brookhiser Rehm. On June 17, 1961, he married Doris M. Dillon in Macomb, Ill. She died June 26, 2000.
Mr. Rehm was a meteorologist and set up a weather station in Saudi Arabia. He was co-owner and operator of Doris Hairstyling Lounge and Perm Factory in Burlington until 1980. He ten drove a semi for Brookhiser and carrier of Wever until retiring in 1995.
He attended Burlington School through the age of 17. He was a staff sergeant in the Air Force. While in the service, he obtained his GED and education in the field of meteorology. He was a member of the National Association of Hairdressers and Cosmetologist and the Hair Fashion Committee. He was the recipient of many trophies in hairstyling and hair coloring.
Survivors include one step-daughter, Rebecca Tee of Oquawka; three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; one brother August F. Vahle of Burlington; two sisters, Jean Day and Emma L. Bruhl, both of Burlington; a special friend Virginia Yoder of Monmouth, Ill; six nieces and nephews; and several cousins.
Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, his stepfather, and a stepson.
Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at Spring Grove United Methodist Church in Burlington.
A Memorial service for Mr. Rehm will be at 2 p.m. at Spring Grove United Methodist Church with the Rev. David Mixon officiating. The body has been cremated. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 13 in Oquawka Cemetery.
A memorial has been established for Spring Grove United Methodist Church.
Turnbull Funeral Home in Oquawka is in charge of arrangements.
The Hawk Eye newspaper, Wednesday April 3, 2002, page 7B, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
DORIS REHM
Doris Rehm 81, of Owuawka, Ill., formerly of Burlington, died at 4:15 a.m. Monday, June 26, 2000, at Klein Center of Great River Medical Center.
His body has been cremated. A memorial service is planned for a later date.
Turnbull Funeral Home in Owuawka is in charge of arrangements.
The Hawk Eye newspaper, Tuesday, June 27, 2000; Burlington, Des Mines County, Iowa page 9A
Doris M. Rehm, 81, of Oquawka, Ill., formerly of Burlington, died Monday June 26, 2000 at Great River Medical Center in West Burlington.
Her body was cremated.
a memorial service for Ms. Rehm will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Turnbull Funeral home in Oquawka, with the Rev Bob Banks officiating.
A memorial to be designated later by the family may be left at the funeral home.
The Hawk Eye newspaper, Monday, July 3, 2000; page 9A; Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa
AUGUST VAHLE
August Frank "Gus" Vahle, 65, of Burlington, died at 8:40 p.m. Friday Sept 20, 2002, at Great River Medical Center.
Born Jan 24, 1937, in Burlington, he was the son of Lorenz Henry and Florence Marie Brookhiser Vahle.
He is a member of Spring Grove Methodist Church , the Burlington National Guard, Alpha Company 224th engineers and Des Moines County Riding Club. He enjoyed football, fishing, western movies, cartoons, horses, camping, cats, dogs and home cooked meals.
Survivors include one son, Bruce A. Vahle of Mediapolis; two daughters, Cheryl K. Smith and Julie A. Nixon, both of Burlington; six grandchildren; two sisters, Emma L Bruhl and Jean Day both of Burlington; three nieces and two nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.
His body has been cremated.
Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Prugh's Chapel.
The memorial service for Mr. Vahle will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Prugh's Chapel with the Rev. David Mison officiating. Burial with military rites will be in Burlington Memorial Park.
A Memorial has been established.
AUGUST FRANK "GUS" VAHLE
Memorial Services for Mr. Frank "Gus" Vahle, 65, of Burlington who died on Friday September 20, 2002, at Great River Medical Center will be held in Prugh's Chapel on Wednesday September 25, 2002, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be in Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery. Rev David Mixon will officiate. The family will receive friends in Prugh's Chapel on Wednesday from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. As per his request, his body has been cremated. A memorial has been established.
MRS. BEHNE, 82 RESIDENT HERE 75 YEARS, DIES
Mrs. Minnie Brookhiser Behne, 82, native of Germany, but a resident of Burlington for 75 years, died at 8:15 p.m., Saturday at the home of her Daughter, Mrs. Charles Hartman, 231 Harrison Avenue, following a lingering illness.
She was born in Hessen, Germany Aug 4, 1857. She came to the United States and directly to Burlington in 1864. She was married in 1875 to William Behne.
Surviving are the daughter on Harrison Avenue; two sons, William 1428 S. Starr Avenue and John Behne, Cheyenne, Wyo; two brothers William Brookhiser of Burlington and A.P. Brookhiser of Galestone, Ill.; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Services will be held at Unterkircher's Funeral Home at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. W.A. samp, pastor of Harrison Avenue Methodist.
Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.
The Daily Hawk-Eye Gazette, Burlington Iowa Monday October 9, 1935; page two, Burlington Des Moines county, Iowa USA copied from microfilm at the Public Library in Burlington, Iowa
BEHNE
William Behne, of Madison Avenue, passed away yesterday morning after a long illness. He was born in Germany forty-eight years ago, and came to this country with his parents when a child. His father is the well-known Madison Road farmer August Behne. He is survived by the widow and four children.
Found the Burlington Hawk-eye, Thursday Morning December 15, 1904; page 7; newspaper; Burlington, Des Mines County, Iowa
CATHERINE BROOKHISER
PIONEER RESIDENT WENT TO HER REWARD YESTERDAY
CAME TO DES MOINES COUNTY IN 1854 - FUNERAL WILL TAKE PLACE MONDAY AFTERNOON - OTHER DEATHS
Mrs. Catherine Brookhiser passed away yesterday morning at the residence of her daughter Mrs. Minnie Behne, No. 407 Harrison Avenue. She belongs to the older generation of residents of German birth and was held in high esteem by a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. She was born in Hamburg, Germany, August 2, 1828, was educated abroad and was joined in marriage there to Frank Brookhiser. The young couple crossed the ocean soon after their wedding and came to Burlington 1854. They concluded that the best opportunity for a new comer was on the soil and so they settled down to rural life. They worked hard were fair in all their dealings and soon was friends in the New World. In the course of the years they prospered, as they deserved. The husband passed away in 1882, but Mrs. Brookhiser remained on the home place almost to the close of her days. Deceased is survived by three children: Mrs. Behne and William Brookhiser of Burlington, and Emil Brookhiser of Carman, Ill..
The Funeral of this good woman will be held from the home of Mrs. Behne, No. 407 Harrison Avenue, at 1:30 o'clock Monday afternoon. Friends are invited to these services.
Burlington Gazette, Newspaper; January 3, 1915 page number unknown; Burlington Public Library, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa
DEATHS; FUNERALS
WOMEN ENDS
OWN LIFE
Mrs. Esther Wilson, 48, 603 S. Gertrude Street, took her own life sometime Wednesday by inhaling gas, Coroner Robert Giles reported.
She was found lying on the kitchen floor near the gas stove which had one burner open, by her husband, William, when he came home from work. Police and firemen were summoned but Mrs. Wilson was pronounced dead and resuscitation was not attempted.
Giles said the husband asserted she had been despondent over ill health for some time. He announced there would be no inquest.
She was born March 6, 1898, in Des Moines County and was a life resident. She married William Wilson at Oquawka, Ill., May 31, 1925.
Surviving are her husband; 2 sons Robert and Frank, and 2 daughters Gladys and Marian, all of Burlington; her father, William Brookhiser, Burlington; 3 sisters Mrs. Fred Hartman and Mrs. Lorenze Vahle, of Burlington and Mrs. Grover Wilson, Morning Sun, and 2 brothers Frank Brookhiser, Marion, Ia; and William Brookhiser, Wever.
Funeral Serve ices will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Giles Funeral home, with Dr. R.R. Belter officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
1946 Burlington Haweye Newspaper
DEATH NOTICES
WILLIAM H. BROOKHISER
Wever- William H. Brookhiser, 81, Wever, Rt. 1, died in Ft. Madison Community hospital at 1:05 a.m. Wednesday, Jan 28,(1981).
He was born here Oct 18, 1899, to W.J. and Minnie Behne Brookhiser. He married Blanche Milliman March 12, 1919, in Burlington.
Mr. Brookhiser was associated with his sons, Harold, and Robert, in W.H. Brookhiser Trucking Co. He was vice president of Audubon-Brookhiser Transportation Co. and was a retired farmer, a member of Spring Grove United Methodist Church and was a trustee of the I.O.O.F.
Surviving: the wife; four sons, Harold and Robert, Wever, Raymond Denmark, and William, Englewood, Ohio; daughter Marion Johnson, West Burlington; 17 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.
Funeral 1:30 p.m. Friday, Barr Memorial Chapel, Ft. Madison, the Rev. Harold Welly; Memorial Park Cemetery, Burlington. A memorial for Spring Grove United Methodist Church has been established.
DAUGHTER OF: Wm. & Wilhelmina Brookhiser; BORN: July 1891; PLACE OF BIRTH: Iowa. DIED: 1925.
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CHILD OF: Wm & Minnie Brookhiser; NAME: Louisa Henrietta Whilimena Rogers; YEAR BORN: July 20, 1891; PLACE OF BIRTH: Concordia Township; NATIONALITY: German; OCCUPATION: farmer; WHERE EDUCATED: Concordia School; RELIGIOUS BELIEF: Lutheran; WHEN MARRIED: March 12, 1914; TO WHOM: Harry Rogers; RESIDENCE: Green Bay Bottom; DATE OF DEATH: August 25, 1917; CAUSE OF DEATH: Congestive Chills; WHERE BURIED: Krekel Cemetery>
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MRS. ROGERS IS DEAD
Young Women Passed Away At Early Age of Twenty-Six Years
Ill Only Short Time
Mrs. Louisa Wilhelmina Rogers, wife of Harry Rogers, passed away August 26, at home of her husband's parents, fourteen miles south of Burlington in Green Bay Bottoms, at the age of twenty-six years and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Brookhiser.
She spent almost all of her life near this city and made many friends and acquaintances who join her relatives in morning her departure. On account of her fine disposition and numerous good characteristics she was liked by all who knew her.
She married two years ago to Harry Rodgers, removing then to Green Bay Bottoms, south of Burlington. At the time of her death Mrs. Rodger had not been seriously ill for a long time and to the vast majority of her friends it was unexpected.
Besides her husband the following relatives survive: Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brookhiser, her parents, four sister and two brother. These are Mrs. Fred Hartman, of Burlington, Miss Mathilda Brookhiser of Burlington, Miss Ester and Florence at home, Frank and William Brookhiser, both of Burlington.
Funeral Services were held at 1 p.m. today at the Rodgers home in Green Bay Bottoms, and at 3 p.m. at the home of Mr. Wm. Brookhiser on the Madison Road south of town. Interment will be made in Krekel Cemetery. Rev. Karl Schelb, pastor of St. Luces Church will officiate.
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1. Found in 1900 Census Des Moines County, Burlington Township, Iowa; Federal Census on microfilm at the Burlington Public Library, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
2. Found Family records belonging to Florence Brookhiser Rehm Vahle, page 58; in possession of Walter Rehm, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa (son) (no longer in Brookhiser Family possession since 2002).
3. Found Burlington Hawkeye Gazette, Tuesday; 28 Aug 1917; page 10, Burlington Des Moines County, Iowa; on Microfilm at the Burlington Public Library, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa USA.
MATILDA BROOKHISER
DAUGHTER OF: Wm. & Wilhelmina Brookhiser; BORN: March 1894; PLACE OF BIRTH: Iowa; MARRIED: Grover Wilson.
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CHILD OF: Wm. & Minnie Brookhiser, Sr.; NAME: Matilda Emelia Wilson; YEAR BORN: March 3, 1894; PLACE : Concordia; NATIONALITY: German; OCCUPATION: farmer; WHERE EDUCATED: Concordia School; RELIGIOUS BELIEF: Lutheran; WHEN MARRIED: Sep 25, 1917: TO WHOM: Grover Wilson; RESIDENCE: Rosco New London, Iowa; DATE OF DEATH: May 13, 1970; CAUSE OF DEATH: Stroke; WHERE BURIED: Memorial Park; HUSBAND'S YEAR BORN: Dec 24, 1894; HUSBANDS DATE OF DEATH: Jan 1962: HUSBAND WHERE BURIED: Memorial Park
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MATILDA WILSON
Mrs. Mathilda Amelia Willson, 76, New London, died at 8:20 a.m. Wednesday May 13, in Memorial Hospital after she was stricken at her son's rural West Burlington home Tuesday night.
Funeral 10:30 a.m. Saturday Elliott-Lunning Chapel here, Rev. James Edwards; Memorial Park Cemetery.
WILLSON SERVICES
Services for Mrs. Mathilda Amelia Willson, New London who died May 13, will be held in the Elliott-Luning Chapel Sat. 10:30 a.m. with Rev. James Edward officiating. Interment will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the Chapel Friday 7:30 until 9 p.m.
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GROVER WILLSON
Grover A. Willson, 67, died at St. Francis Hospital at 8:55 p.m. Sunday. He had been a patient there for eight days.
He was born in Garland, Dec 24, 1894, the son of George and Alice Congrove Willson. He married Matilda Brookhiser at Burlington Sept 25, 1917. Willson a retired farmer from New London, was a member of the New London Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include: his wife; four sons, Grover jr. Morning Sun; Ralph A., 324 Adams; James E. Iowa City; William D. 900 S. 10th; three daughters: Mrs. Lucille Horn, Mt. Union; Mrs. Lois Seins, Malibu, California; and Mrs. Anna Louise Comstock, Mt. Pleasant; two sisters: Mrs. Cora Siverly, Fresno, calif., Mrs. George Hay, Chicago, a brother Ralph C. Chicago; 18 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be at the Elliott-Lunning Chapel Wednesday at 2 p.m. The Rev. John Wollen and the Rev. William Rusterhaven will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
WILLSON SERVICES
Services for Mr. Grover A. Willson, 67, retired farmer of New London who departed December 31, will be at the Elliott-Lunning Chapel Wednesday at 2 p.m. Interment will be Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the Chapel Tuesday afternoon and evening. (4)
2. Found in Family Records belonging to Florence Brookhiser Rehm Vahle, (deceased) page 59 in possession of Walter Rehm Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa USA (no longer in Brookhiser Family possession since 2002).
3. Found the Hawkeye (newspaper); Wednesday May 13, 1970; page 28; Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
4. Found Burlington Hawkeye (newspaper); January 2, 1962; page __, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
LORENZ H. VAHLE
Lorenze H. (Dutch) Vahle, 55 of Burlington, Rt.1, died Saturday at 2:55 p.m. at Mercy Hospital.
He was worn June 15, 1910 in Burlington, the son of August and Augusta Blymund Vahle. May 22, 1936, he married Florence Rehm in Burlington.
He was a truck driver for Burlington Truck Lines, a member of Spring Grove Methodist church and teamsters local 218 for 30 years.
Surviving the wife; one son August F. Vahle, Burlington; two daughters Emma L. Vahle and Mrs. Norma Jean Day, Burlington; one step son Walter R. Rehm, Burlington, two brothers Ernest Lexington, Ky.; August Lincoln, Nebr.; five sisters, Mrs. Minnie Gerdon and Mrs. Helen Thompson, Burlington; Mrs. Marie Masters, Oskaloosa; Mrs. Olinda Stone, California; Mrs. Annie Bowers, Peoria, Ill.; sever grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Services Tuesday 10:30 a.m.; Prugh's Chapel, Rev. George Pennington; Memorial Park Cemetery.
Found in the Hawkeye; Burlington, Iowa; Sunday 19 Dec 1965; page 3;
Fred Hartman die July 13, 1973 & Florence Vahle died January 30, 1976 are from Burlington newspapers.
WALTER R. REHM
Walter R. Rehm, 76 of Oquawka, Ill. died at 2:48 p.m. Sunday March 31, 2002 at Great River Medical Center in West Burlington.
Born Nov. 26, 1925, in Burlington, he was the son of William R. and Florence M. Brookhiser Rehm. On June 17, 1961, he married Doris M. Dillon in Macomb, Ill. She died June 26, 2000.
Mr. Rehm was a meteorologist and set up a weather station in Saudi Arabia. He was co-owner and operator of Doris Hairstyling Lounge and Perm Factory in Burlington until 1980. He ten drove a semi for Brookhiser and carrier of Wever until retiring in 1995.
He attended Burlington School through the age of 17. He was a staff sergeant in the Air Force. While in the service, he obtained his GED and education in the field of meteorology. He was a member of the National Association of Hairdressers and Cosmetologist and the Hair Fashion Committee. He was the recipient of many trophies in hairstyling and hair coloring.
Survivors include one step-daughter, Rebecca Tee of Oquawka; three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; one brother August F. Vahle of Burlington; two sisters, Jean Day and Emma L. Bruhl, both of Burlington; a special friend Virginia Yoder of Monmouth, Ill; six nieces and nephews; and several cousins.
Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, his stepfather, and a stepson.
Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at Spring Grove United Methodist Church in Burlington.
A Memorial service for Mr. Rehm will be at 2 p.m. at Spring Grove United Methodist Church with the Rev. David Mixon officiating. The body has been cremated. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 13 in Oquawka Cemetery.
A memorial has been established for Spring Grove United Methodist Church.
Turnbull Funeral Home in Oquawka is in charge of arrangements.
The Hawk Eye newspaper, Wednesday April 3, 2002, page 7B, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
DORIS REHM
Doris Rehm 81, of Owuawka, Ill., formerly of Burlington, died at 4:15 a.m. Monday, June 26, 2000, at Klein Center of Great River Medical Center.
His body has been cremated. A memorial service is planned for a later date.
Turnbull Funeral Home in Owuawka is in charge of arrangements.
The Hawk Eye newspaper, Tuesday, June 27, 2000; Burlington, Des Mines County, Iowa page 9A
Doris M. Rehm, 81, of Oquawka, Ill., formerly of Burlington, died Monday June 26, 2000 at Great River Medical Center in West Burlington.
Her body was cremated.
a memorial service for Ms. Rehm will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Turnbull Funeral home in Oquawka, with the Rev Bob Banks officiating.
A memorial to be designated later by the family may be left at the funeral home.
The Hawk Eye newspaper, Monday, July 3, 2000; page 9A; Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa
AUGUST VAHLE
August Frank "Gus" Vahle, 65, of Burlington, died at 8:40 p.m. Friday Sept 20, 2002, at Great River Medical Center.
Born Jan 24, 1937, in Burlington, he was the son of Lorenz Henry and Florence Marie Brookhiser Vahle.
He is a member of Spring Grove Methodist Church , the Burlington National Guard, Alpha Company 224th engineers and Des Moines County Riding Club. He enjoyed football, fishing, western movies, cartoons, horses, camping, cats, dogs and home cooked meals.
Survivors include one son, Bruce A. Vahle of Mediapolis; two daughters, Cheryl K. Smith and Julie A. Nixon, both of Burlington; six grandchildren; two sisters, Emma L Bruhl and Jean Day both of Burlington; three nieces and two nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.
His body has been cremated.
Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Prugh's Chapel.
The memorial service for Mr. Vahle will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Prugh's Chapel with the Rev. David Mison officiating. Burial with military rites will be in Burlington Memorial Park.
A Memorial has been established.
AUGUST FRANK "GUS" VAHLE
Memorial Services for Mr. Frank "Gus" Vahle, 65, of Burlington who died on Friday September 20, 2002, at Great River Medical Center will be held in Prugh's Chapel on Wednesday September 25, 2002, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be in Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery. Rev David Mixon will officiate. The family will receive friends in Prugh's Chapel on Wednesday from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. As per his request, his body has been cremated. A memorial has been established.
MRS. BEHNE, 82 RESIDENT HERE 75 YEARS, DIES
Mrs. Minnie Brookhiser Behne, 82, native of Germany, but a resident of Burlington for 75 years, died at 8:15 p.m., Saturday at the home of her Daughter, Mrs. Charles Hartman, 231 Harrison Avenue, following a lingering illness.
She was born in Hessen, Germany Aug 4, 1857. She came to the United States and directly to Burlington in 1864. She was married in 1875 to William Behne.
Surviving are the daughter on Harrison Avenue; two sons, William 1428 S. Starr Avenue and John Behne, Cheyenne, Wyo; two brothers William Brookhiser of Burlington and A.P. Brookhiser of Galestone, Ill.; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Services will be held at Unterkircher's Funeral Home at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. W.A. samp, pastor of Harrison Avenue Methodist.
Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.
The Daily Hawk-Eye Gazette, Burlington Iowa Monday October 9, 1935; page two, Burlington Des Moines county, Iowa USA copied from microfilm at the Public Library in Burlington, Iowa
BEHNE
William Behne, of Madison Avenue, passed away yesterday morning after a long illness. He was born in Germany forty-eight years ago, and came to this country with his parents when a child. His father is the well-known Madison Road farmer August Behne. He is survived by the widow and four children.
Found the Burlington Hawk-eye, Thursday Morning December 15, 1904; page 7; newspaper; Burlington, Des Mines County, Iowa
CATHERINE BROOKHISER
PIONEER RESIDENT WENT TO HER REWARD YESTERDAY
CAME TO DES MOINES COUNTY IN 1854 - FUNERAL WILL TAKE PLACE MONDAY AFTERNOON - OTHER DEATHS
Mrs. Catherine Brookhiser passed away yesterday morning at the residence of her daughter Mrs. Minnie Behne, No. 407 Harrison Avenue. She belongs to the older generation of residents of German birth and was held in high esteem by a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. She was born in Hamburg, Germany, August 2, 1828, was educated abroad and was joined in marriage there to Frank Brookhiser. The young couple crossed the ocean soon after their wedding and came to Burlington 1854. They concluded that the best opportunity for a new comer was on the soil and so they settled down to rural life. They worked hard were fair in all their dealings and soon was friends in the New World. In the course of the years they prospered, as they deserved. The husband passed away in 1882, but Mrs. Brookhiser remained on the home place almost to the close of her days. Deceased is survived by three children: Mrs. Behne and William Brookhiser of Burlington, and Emil Brookhiser of Carman, Ill..
The Funeral of this good woman will be held from the home of Mrs. Behne, No. 407 Harrison Avenue, at 1:30 o'clock Monday afternoon. Friends are invited to these services.
Burlington Gazette, Newspaper; January 3, 1915 page number unknown; Burlington Public Library, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa
DEATHS; FUNERALS
WOMEN ENDS
OWN LIFE
Mrs. Esther Wilson, 48, 603 S. Gertrude Street, took her own life sometime Wednesday by inhaling gas, Coroner Robert Giles reported.
She was found lying on the kitchen floor near the gas stove which had one burner open, by her husband, William, when he came home from work. Police and firemen were summoned but Mrs. Wilson was pronounced dead and resuscitation was not attempted.
Giles said the husband asserted she had been despondent over ill health for some time. He announced there would be no inquest.
She was born March 6, 1898, in Des Moines County and was a life resident. She married William Wilson at Oquawka, Ill., May 31, 1925.
Surviving are her husband; 2 sons Robert and Frank, and 2 daughters Gladys and Marian, all of Burlington; her father, William Brookhiser, Burlington; 3 sisters Mrs. Fred Hartman and Mrs. Lorenze Vahle, of Burlington and Mrs. Grover Wilson, Morning Sun, and 2 brothers Frank Brookhiser, Marion, Ia; and William Brookhiser, Wever.
Funeral Serve ices will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Giles Funeral home, with Dr. R.R. Belter officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
1946 Burlington Haweye Newspaper
DEATH NOTICES
WILLIAM H. BROOKHISER
Wever- William H. Brookhiser, 81, Wever, Rt. 1, died in Ft. Madison Community hospital at 1:05 a.m. Wednesday, Jan 28,(1981).
He was born here Oct 18, 1899, to W.J. and Minnie Behne Brookhiser. He married Blanche Milliman March 12, 1919, in Burlington.
Mr. Brookhiser was associated with his sons, Harold, and Robert, in W.H. Brookhiser Trucking Co. He was vice president of Audubon-Brookhiser Transportation Co. and was a retired farmer, a member of Spring Grove United Methodist Church and was a trustee of the I.O.O.F.
Surviving: the wife; four sons, Harold and Robert, Wever, Raymond Denmark, and William, Englewood, Ohio; daughter Marion Johnson, West Burlington; 17 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.
Funeral 1:30 p.m. Friday, Barr Memorial Chapel, Ft. Madison, the Rev. Harold Welly; Memorial Park Cemetery, Burlington. A memorial for Spring Grove United Methodist Church has been established.
DAUGHTER OF: Wm. & Wilhelmina Brookhiser; BORN: July 1891; PLACE OF BIRTH: Iowa. DIED: 1925.
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CHILD OF: Wm & Minnie Brookhiser; NAME: Louisa Henrietta Whilimena Rogers; YEAR BORN: July 20, 1891; PLACE OF BIRTH: Concordia Township; NATIONALITY: German; OCCUPATION: farmer; WHERE EDUCATED: Concordia School; RELIGIOUS BELIEF: Lutheran; WHEN MARRIED: March 12, 1914; TO WHOM: Harry Rogers; RESIDENCE: Green Bay Bottom; DATE OF DEATH: August 25, 1917; CAUSE OF DEATH: Congestive Chills; WHERE BURIED: Krekel Cemetery>
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MRS. ROGERS IS DEAD
Young Women Passed Away At Early Age of Twenty-Six Years
Ill Only Short Time
Mrs. Louisa Wilhelmina Rogers, wife of Harry Rogers, passed away August 26, at home of her husband's parents, fourteen miles south of Burlington in Green Bay Bottoms, at the age of twenty-six years and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Brookhiser.
She spent almost all of her life near this city and made many friends and acquaintances who join her relatives in morning her departure. On account of her fine disposition and numerous good characteristics she was liked by all who knew her.
She married two years ago to Harry Rodgers, removing then to Green Bay Bottoms, south of Burlington. At the time of her death Mrs. Rodger had not been seriously ill for a long time and to the vast majority of her friends it was unexpected.
Besides her husband the following relatives survive: Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brookhiser, her parents, four sister and two brother. These are Mrs. Fred Hartman, of Burlington, Miss Mathilda Brookhiser of Burlington, Miss Ester and Florence at home, Frank and William Brookhiser, both of Burlington.
Funeral Services were held at 1 p.m. today at the Rodgers home in Green Bay Bottoms, and at 3 p.m. at the home of Mr. Wm. Brookhiser on the Madison Road south of town. Interment will be made in Krekel Cemetery. Rev. Karl Schelb, pastor of St. Luces Church will officiate.
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1. Found in 1900 Census Des Moines County, Burlington Township, Iowa; Federal Census on microfilm at the Burlington Public Library, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
2. Found Family records belonging to Florence Brookhiser Rehm Vahle, page 58; in possession of Walter Rehm, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa (son) (no longer in Brookhiser Family possession since 2002).
3. Found Burlington Hawkeye Gazette, Tuesday; 28 Aug 1917; page 10, Burlington Des Moines County, Iowa; on Microfilm at the Burlington Public Library, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa USA.
MATILDA BROOKHISER
DAUGHTER OF: Wm. & Wilhelmina Brookhiser; BORN: March 1894; PLACE OF BIRTH: Iowa; MARRIED: Grover Wilson.
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CHILD OF: Wm. & Minnie Brookhiser, Sr.; NAME: Matilda Emelia Wilson; YEAR BORN: March 3, 1894; PLACE : Concordia; NATIONALITY: German; OCCUPATION: farmer; WHERE EDUCATED: Concordia School; RELIGIOUS BELIEF: Lutheran; WHEN MARRIED: Sep 25, 1917: TO WHOM: Grover Wilson; RESIDENCE: Rosco New London, Iowa; DATE OF DEATH: May 13, 1970; CAUSE OF DEATH: Stroke; WHERE BURIED: Memorial Park; HUSBAND'S YEAR BORN: Dec 24, 1894; HUSBANDS DATE OF DEATH: Jan 1962: HUSBAND WHERE BURIED: Memorial Park
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MATILDA WILSON
Mrs. Mathilda Amelia Willson, 76, New London, died at 8:20 a.m. Wednesday May 13, in Memorial Hospital after she was stricken at her son's rural West Burlington home Tuesday night.
Funeral 10:30 a.m. Saturday Elliott-Lunning Chapel here, Rev. James Edwards; Memorial Park Cemetery.
WILLSON SERVICES
Services for Mrs. Mathilda Amelia Willson, New London who died May 13, will be held in the Elliott-Luning Chapel Sat. 10:30 a.m. with Rev. James Edward officiating. Interment will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the Chapel Friday 7:30 until 9 p.m.
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GROVER WILLSON
Grover A. Willson, 67, died at St. Francis Hospital at 8:55 p.m. Sunday. He had been a patient there for eight days.
He was born in Garland, Dec 24, 1894, the son of George and Alice Congrove Willson. He married Matilda Brookhiser at Burlington Sept 25, 1917. Willson a retired farmer from New London, was a member of the New London Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include: his wife; four sons, Grover jr. Morning Sun; Ralph A., 324 Adams; James E. Iowa City; William D. 900 S. 10th; three daughters: Mrs. Lucille Horn, Mt. Union; Mrs. Lois Seins, Malibu, California; and Mrs. Anna Louise Comstock, Mt. Pleasant; two sisters: Mrs. Cora Siverly, Fresno, calif., Mrs. George Hay, Chicago, a brother Ralph C. Chicago; 18 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be at the Elliott-Lunning Chapel Wednesday at 2 p.m. The Rev. John Wollen and the Rev. William Rusterhaven will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
WILLSON SERVICES
Services for Mr. Grover A. Willson, 67, retired farmer of New London who departed December 31, will be at the Elliott-Lunning Chapel Wednesday at 2 p.m. Interment will be Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the Chapel Tuesday afternoon and evening.
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2. Found in Family Records belonging to Florence Brookhiser Rehm Vahle, (deceased) page 59 in possession of Walter Rehm Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa USA (no longer in Brookhiser Family possession since 2002).
3. Found the Hawkeye (newspaper); Wednesday May 13, 1970; page 28; Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
4. Found Burlington Hawkeye (newspaper); January 2, 1962; page __, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
LORENZ H. VAHLE
Lorenze H. (Dutch) Vahle, 55 of Burlington, Rt.1, died Saturday at 2:55 p.m. at Mercy Hospital.
He was worn June 15, 1910 in Burlington, the son of August and Augusta Blymund Vahle. May 22, 1936, he married Florence Rehm in Burlington.
He was a truck driver for Burlington Truck Lines, a member of Spring Grove Methodist church and teamsters local 218 for 30 years.
Surviving the wife; one son August F. Vahle, Burlington; two daughters Emma L. Vahle and Mrs. Norma Jean Day, Burlington; one step son Walter R. Rehm, Burlington, two brothers Ernest Lexington, Ky.; August Lincoln, Nebr.; five sisters, Mrs. Minnie Gerdon and Mrs. Helen Thompson, Burlington; Mrs. Marie Masters, Oskaloosa; Mrs. Olinda Stone, California; Mrs. Annie Bowers, Peoria, Ill.; sever grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Services Tuesday 10:30 a.m.; Prugh's Chapel, Rev. George Pennington; Memorial Park Cemetery.
Found in the Hawkeye; Burlington, Iowa; Sunday 19 Dec 1965; page 3;
AUTHOR: Norma Jennings
DATE: 2/21/2005 at 11:37:46
Surnames: HEDGES,MCCREARY,JOHNSON
Wapello Republican
B. Frank Hedges, age 85, rural Oakville, died Monday, March 13, 1995 at the
Burlington Medical Center.
The son of Ben and Lola (McCreary) Hedges, he was born August 28, 1909 at
Yarmouth, Iowa.
On June 21, 1937, he married Aneita Velma Johnson at Davenport, Iowa; she died
November 9, 1990.
He was a graduate of the Huron High School and the Burlington Junior College;
he also completed his studies at the Von Hoffman Air School in St. Louis,
Missouri; during W.W. II he spent time working in Railway Mail Service.
He was a member of the first United Presbyterian Church of Mediapolis.
He had been county chairman for the Des Moines County Farm Bureau; served as
both secretary and treassurer for the Huron High Schoool Board until it
consolidated with Mediapolis; was secretary of Number 7 Drainage District; had
been a township trustee for 20 years; was past Master of Progress Masonic
Lodge # 226 and was past Patron of O.E.S.; was a member of Des Moines County
Historical and Genealogical Societies.
He was a farmer,living and farming the place his great grandfather settled in
1835.
Survivors: 1 son, Frank (Sandy) Hedges of rural Oakville, 3 grandsons; 2 great
granddaughters; 2 great-great granddaughters; nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and 1 sister.
Burial: Hawkeye Cemetery.
I am not related to this man and I have no further information.