Obituaries For Des Moines County, Iowa Thanks To Barb Chandler
I have a bit more to ad to the bio of Thomas McColgan I found today. I think that is about it though. The hospital destroys their records after 10 years but at least we know where and when he died if not how. And I have found all but one missing daughter and I believe she died as there is no record of her in the census after 1860. There are no marriage records in either Iowa or Colorado and the obits of both Thomas Sr. and Jr. do not mention her only the ones that are accounted for. so here is the rest of the story, there may be details to unearth later but here are the facts. I have found Anna in the 1880 census for Sunshine CO. m. to R. D. Kenney no children. Elizabeth and Caswell had one child Harry born Sept of 1864 so I guess now we know why Elizabeth and Caswell married. Harry was raised as Harry Sparks (according to the census’ after the marriage of Elizabeth and John Sparks prior to the 1870 census until he is married then he goes by Armfield. I find no record of a child for Harry and his wife in the census’ and Elizabeth and John have no children, at least that are listed. I am thinking that Caswell died shortly after Harry was born and Elizabeth went to Colorado with her family and met John and married. In the obit for Thomas (the father) it says he is survived by 3 daughters so Eleanor Ellen is still missing and presumed dead by 1889 when the father died as all other children are accounted for in his obit. When Thomas W. dies 1897 he lists only 2 sisters still living. And his only son who lived was my grandfather, who had 2 children, my aunt had 2 daughters and my dad had 5, and we all know where each other are. So it looks like there will be no others searching this line unless Cora’s children Olive or Margarette came through with someone. Cora’s son Raymond looks like he didn’t’ have any children either.
This is pretty strange for a family of 6 children to not have anyone left behind, it usually seems to grow in succeeding generations! So, that is about the best I can do as far as what happened to everyone unless something shows up somewhere about Eleanor. Thank you so much for all of your help. This info above is not listed in the bio I sent as I just found this out today. Thanks again! Dorene
Son-in-Law & Granddaughter of SAMUEL and PAMELIA
(DOTY) ELLENWOOD, pass away in Iowa.
JOHN J. PARKER DEADYesterday morning John Jarvis Parker died in his home, 717 Foster street, at
3 o'clock, after an illness of just one week, caused by a sudden collapseJ. J. Parker was born October 10, 1824, in Point Harmer, O. In 1850 he was
united in marriage to Miss Pamelia Ellenwood of that place. Five children were
born of the union, three of whom survive--Mrs. S. L. Daniels, Sr., of this
city; Mrs. Anna Rosenhalm, of Mt. Pleasant, and W. S. Parker, ticket agent of the
C., B. Q. at Ottumwa. One son, John, died in 1891, and Samuel died in 1903.Mr. Parker and his family came to Iowa in 1863, locating at Newton. Two years
later he removed to Mt. Pleasant where, for many years, he was engaged in the
furniture and undertaking business.
His wife died there, October 6, 1880.Thirteen years ago Mr. Parker removed to Burlington and made this the home of
his declining years. June 18, 1894, he married again, his second wife being
Miss Isabelle Siminton, of Cedar Falls, Iowa, who survives him.Deceased was a man of amiable disposition. He enjoyed having friends about
him and his home was one of the most hospitable in the city. a lifelong member
of the Congregational church and in politics a staurich republican. For
fifty-five years he was a member of the I. O. O. F., joining the order March 5, 1849,
at Davenport, and he and his first wife were among the first Rebekah Degree
members, uniting with that branch of the order in 1851, at Marietta, O., whence
their membership was transferred to Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. where Mr. Parker
became a member by card of Mystic lodge No. 55At 12:30 to-day, there will be a short service at the home, conducted by Rev.
Dr. Salter, after which the body will be taken to the Union depot for
shipment to Mt. P??e??sant, where the Odd Fellows will have charge of the funeral.MRS. S. L. DANIELS
ESTIMABLE BURLINGTON WOMAN
Surnames: Riemann, Hinson, Benkert
Classification: Obituary
May 22, 2003 The Wapello Republican. I am not related and have no further information. THis was accompanied by a photograph.Riemann, George
George Wilbur Ralph Riemann, 96, Mediapolis, died Friday, May 16, 2003, at the Great River Medical Center in West Burlington. The son of Fred and Ida Hinson Riemann, he was born July 15, 1906, in Des Moines County, Iowa. On September 3, 1927, he married Alta Ana Benkert at West Burlington; she died September 16, 1993.
He farmed in the Sperry area, was a trucker in Kingston, and owned and operated the Phillips 66 station in Kingston. After his retirement he worked at Bock’s Greenhouse. He enjoyed his mechanic work and always enjoyed gardening and flowers.
Survivors include seven daughters, Winona and Max Anderson of Oakville, Marcelle Brown of Mediapolis, Dorothy and Elmer Springsteen of Burlington, Virginia and Jim Kidder of Knoxville, Doris and Kenneth Rechkemmer of Mediapolis, Velma and Howard Keitzer of Mediapolis, and Florence and Marvin Miller of Mount Union; one son, Donald and Judy Riemann of Longmont, Colo; 22 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; 3 step-great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Retta McCahan of Burlington.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, two sisters, two brothers, two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
The funeral service for George Riemann was held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 20, from the Hagele and Honts Funeral Home in Mediapolis, with the Rev. John Gaulke officiating. Interment followed at the Aspen Grove Cemetery in Burlington.
Visitation was Monday at the funeral home, where the family met with friends in the evening.
A memorial fund has been established for the Mediapolis Community Ambulance Service.
Burlington Hawk-Eye Sunday Morning August 11, 1901.RICHARD JENSEN DEAD--Well Known Fresco Painter Passed Away Yesterday
MorningRichard Jensen passed away yesterday morning at 7 o'clock, after a brief
illness at the comparatively early age of fifty-five. He was of high
stature, powerful build and seemed destined to reach and pass the limit
alloted to man. He was a painter, a superior workman, an artist. He has
done much of the best fresco work in public and private buildings in
Burlington and neighboring cities. While in the employ of the Burlington
route, he did the finest work on the passenger coaches and sleepers.He was of a general, sunny disposition, a "good comrade," well read,
well educated, had seen much of the world, a good talker and again a
good listener, a staunch true friend, the very best kind of neighbor,
and a throughly honest and honorable man. His home life was very
pleasant, and he brought up good children, who are a credit to their
parents, and who will keep his memory green.Richard Jensen was a native of Husum, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany and
was fifty-five years of age. He crossed the seas some thirty years ago
and came to Burlington two years there-after making his permanent home.
He is survived by the widow, ten children: Bernard, Richard, William,
Peter, Agnes, Dora, Laura, Mary, Bertha all of this city and, Mrs. F.H.
Niemeyer of Cedar Rapids, and a very large circle of friends and
acquaintances to mourn his untimely death.Barb Chandler mailto:barb@gvn.net
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Des Moines Obituaries
Here is the first of a number of obituaries.
Taken from the Burlington Gazette 7-24-1908
James S. Chandler, a highly respected citizen of Danville, passed away
last evening at six o'clock at his home after a long illness. He was
born in Henry county seventy-two years ago and his wife, formerly Miss
Lucetta Miller, was the first white child born in Des Moines county.Deceased had been a successful farmer and stock raiser, being active
until four years ago, when he retired and took up his residence at
Danville. He had been a lifelong member of the Baptist church.Surviving are the wife and nine children: Mrs. John Foster and Mrs. John
Chadwick of Bloomfield, Iowa. Mrs. T.L. White of New London, Mrs. L.R.
Kelly of Danville, Frank, Will, James Chandler of Danville, John of New
London and Everett Chandler of Burlington.The entire family was at Mr. Chandler's bedside at the time of his
passing. Two years ago Mr. and Mrs. Chandler celebrated their golden
wedding anniversary. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2
o'clock at the family home.--
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Here are some more obituaries that happened to be on the same page.
Taken from the Burlington Gazette 7-24-1908
JOHN A. STAFF--Pioneer Resident of Des Moines County is Dead
John A. Staff, one of the pioneers of Des Moines county passed to his
reward this morning at 4 o'clock at his home in the country, southwest
of Burlington. His illness dates since last January but only during the
last two weeks had his condition been serious. No greater testimony of
the high respect in which he was held and the loss felt by his death
could be shown than by the widespread sympathy of the surrounding
country in which he lived.With the death of Mr. Staff, Des Moines county loses one of the oldest
and best of its representative men. He put honor before everything else
and not an act in his long and useful life was tainted. In this age when
the call of power and gold so often drowns the small clear voice of
conscience, his sincerity and uprightness have stood out and his honest
principles and good judgement was approved by all men. His wonderful
human kindness was never failing and he was an exceptional man in every
way. He was loved by his neighbors, idolized by his family, and honored
by the entire community.John Staff was born January 2, 1836, coming to this country when
fourteen years of age. He married Miss Rachel Ramsey, February 9, 1859.
Surviving are the wife and the following children: Davis A., Charles E.,
Henry G., Ralph A. Staff and Mrs. Edward Romkey. The funeral service
will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Shiloh church six
miles southwest of Burlington.
BAILEYMrs. E.J. Bailey of 137 Marshall street passed away at midnight at her
home. She had reached the age of seventy years and had been a resident
of Burlington for many years. Funeral announcement will be made later.JOHN GOEGER
John Goeger, residing at 1313 Ashmun street, passed away this morning at
10:45 o'clock at his home. He was employed for a number of years at
Bicklen-Winzer Company and was well known about town. A son and daughter
survive. The funeral announcement will be made later.--
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Taken from Burlington Hawk Eye March 22, 1928
MT. PLEASANT WOMAN DIES--Mrs. Lucretta Chandler, Aged 92, Passes Away
After Long Illness.Mt. Pleasant, Iowa March 21.-This morning at the home of Mrs. T.L. White
occured the death of Mrs. Lucretta Chandler. She was nearly ninety-two
years of age and was born in Des Moines county, one of the first white
children to be born in the county. She was well known here as "Grndma
Chandler," she having for some time made her home with her daughter,
Mrs. T. L. White on West Monroe Street.Mrs. Chandler grew up in the neighborhood of Danville, Iowa where she
married and reared a fine family of eleven children, eight of whom
survive her. She was a member of the First Baptist church of Danville,
Iowa. Last October she suffered a paralytic stroke and since that time
has been quite helpless much of the time, her death marking the end of a
long period of illness.She is survived by three daughters; Mrs. Mayme Kelly of Ames, Mrs. Nancy
Chadwick of Washington, Iowa and Mrs. T.L. White of this city; and five
sons, Everett of Cedar Rapids, Frank, Jim, Will and John of Danville,
also twenty-one grandchildren, twenty-eight great grandchildren and
three great great grandchildren.Short services will be held at the T.L. White home in this city.
Thursday at 12:30 after which the remains will be taken to Danville
where funeral services will be held at the First Baptist church at two
o'clock, with interment in Prairie Grove cemetery west of Danville.--
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Taken from the Burlington Gazette November 7, 1928
MRS. R. JENSEN DIED HERE TODAY--Native of Prussia Had Lived In
Burlington 55 YearsMrs. Dorothea Elizabeth Jensen 528 Curran Street, 79-year-old widow of
Richard Jensen, died at 2:30 o'clock this morning in Burlington
hospital.Mrs. Jensen was born in Prussia September 8, 1849, coming to the United
States when she was 13 years old, in a sailing vessel, the trip across
the ocean requiring 13 weeks. She was married in New York City in 1869
to Richard Jensen, the couple coming to Burlington four years later. Her
husband preceded her in death 27 years ago. Mrs Jensen was a member of
the Lutheran faith.Surviving are four sons; Bernard Jensen and Peter Jensen of Burlington,
Richard Jensen of Tulare S.D., and William F. Jensen of Cedar Rapids;
five daughters, Mrs. Fred Niemeyer and Mrs. Everett Chandler of Cedar
Rapids, Mrs. Thomas Canny of Burlington, Mrs. Carl Johnson of Lima,
Peru, and Mrs. Herbert Schweiger of Garry, Ind. Nineteen grandchildren
and three great grandchildren. Three children preceded her in death.Funeral services will be held at the residence, Saturday afternoon at
2:00 o'clock with burial in Aspen Grove cemetery. The body was taken to
Prugh's chapel.
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Friday Jan 4, 1924
MRS. BADE IS DEAD
BURLINGTON WOMAN SUCCUMBS
FOLLOWING OPERATION
Mrs. Augusta Bade, a life long resident of Burlington, died at the Burlington hospital yesterday at 4:30 o'clock following an operation for appendicitis. She had been at the hospital since Saturday.
Mrs. Bade was born in Burlington on Mar 2, 1862. Her husband, Fred Bade died twenty-five years ago and surviving her are two brothers, Fred and Theodore Landhauser, of Burlington. She was a member of Grace M.E. church, Paul Cater lodge of Rebekahs, the Hawkeye Natives auxialiary and the Degree of Honor. Her home was at 404 Summer street.
Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
The Burlington Hawkeye
Wednsday morning, Feb. 15, 1899
Barbara Landhauser
Barbara Landhauser, wife of Peter, died yesterday, aged seventy years at her home No. 404 Summer street. Death was the result of grip and pneumonia. She leaves three children, namely, Theodore and Fredrick Landhauser and Mrs. Augusta Bade.
The Burlington Hawkeye
Thursday Morning, Dec 6, 1917
STOCKMAN.
Mrs. B. Stockman died at the home of her son Charles in West Burlington at 1:30 yesterday afternoon after a two months' illness. She was 78 years old. Mrs. Stockman is survived by eight children: Charles, Mrs. Louis Cook, Mrs. Minnie Bonn, of West Burlington; Mrs. Thoe Landhauser and William Stockman, of Burlington; Ed Stockman of Cedar Rapids; Henry Stockman of Springhoof Ore., and Mrs. Harry Bartels, of Butte Mon.
She is also survivied by one sister, Mrs. Christa Lorenz of Muscatine. The funeral arrangements will be announced later.
The Burlington Hawkeye
Saturday June 19, 1948
MRS. CAROLINE LANDHAUSER
Mrs. Caroline Lund Landhauser, 81, 410 Summer street, died Saturday morning at Burlington hospital after a short illness.
Mrs. landhauser was born May 12, 1867 in Denmark, and came to Burlington with her parents when she was 12 years old.
The widow of the late Fred Landhauser, she was a member of Bethany Lutheran church and its Ladies Aid Society.
Surviving are 3 daughters, Mrs Helen Wilcox, Mrs. Florence Williams and Mrs. Eva Marquardt all of Burlington; a son Raymond, Burlington; 2 brothers, Nels Lund of Ft. Madison, and Peter Lund, Burlington; a sister Mrs. Elsie Oldham, Burlington; 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Services will be held at Giles Funeral home Monday at 2 p.m. Rev. M.E. Lehman, pastor of Bethany Lutheran church will officiate. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.
The Burlington Hawkeye
Saturday Oct 16, 1943
CHARLES STOCKMAN
DIES SUDDENLY
Charles Frederick Stockman, 317 Swan street, West Burlington, died suddenly at 1 p.m. Saturday at his home. He had been in failing health for the past 3 years.
Born in Oquawka, Ill., on July 16, 1884, the son of Valentine and Barbara Krehe Stockman, he came to Burlington 41 years ago.
He was united in marriage to Clara Freudenberg on May 10, 1894 at St. Louis, Mo. He was a member of the Methodist faith t, the Knights of Pythias and A.O.U.M.
Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Amelia Hohl, Chaleston, W.VA., and Myrtle Stockman, West Burlington. There is also one granddaughter, 3 brothers, William, of Burlington, Edward, of Cedar Rapids, and Henry of Portland, Ore.
The body is at Purgh's chapel.
Funeral arrangemnets will be announced later.
The Burlington Hawkeye
Monday July 7, 1947
LANDHAUSER- Funeral services for Clarence Henry Landhauser, 410 Summer street, will be held at Giles Funeral home at 2 p.m. Tuesday with Rev. R.R. Belter officiating. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.
He was born in Burlington Feb 1, 1896, and prior to his death saturday had been employed at the Northwestern Cable net company. He was a veteran of World War 1 and a member of the Moose lodge.
Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Fred Landhauser, one brother, Fred; 3 sisters, Mrs. Helen Wilcox, Mrs. Florence Williams and Mrs Eva Marquardt all of Burlington.
The Burlington Hawkeye
Thurday morning Feb 9, 1928
F.H. LANDHAUSER
DIES SUDDENLY
AT HOME HERE
Fred Henry Landhauser, 57, native of Burlington and an employee of the Burlington railroad for the last 28 years died suddenly last night at 9:15 o'clock at his home, 410 Summer street. His death was attributed to heart trouble.
Mr. Landhauser was born in Burlington, March 12, 1870, and was foreman of the yard derrick at the West Burlington Shops.
He is survived by his widow; three daughters, Mrs. Clarence Wilcox, Mrs. Eva Marquardt and Mrs. J.G. Williams and two sons, Calrence Landhauser and Raymond Landhauser all of Burlington. A brother Theodore Landhauser and eight grandchildren also survive.
His body was taken to the Unterkircher funeral home pending the completion of funeral arrangements.
The Burlington Hawkeye
Sunday April 26, 1964
MRS. IDA FISCHER
Mrs. Ida Fischer, 78, of 414 Sweny, died Saturday in Burlington Hospital.
She was born Dec. 12, 1885, in Burlington, the daughter of Theodore and Mary Stockman Landhauser. She married Raymond Fischer June 4, 1924, in Burlington. He died Nov. 30, 1962.
She was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church.
Survivors include a son, Robert Schewickhardt of San Jose Calif; a grandaughter, several nieces and nephews, including Mrs. George VonBehren of Burlington.
Services will be held Monday 2p.m. in Prugh's chapel.
The Rev. Earl Meissner will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
PETER LANDHAUSER DEAD.
He was an Old Settler and Formerly
a Drayman- Died Suddenly
Peter Landhauser, the former drayman who lived at No. 404 Summer street, died last night. Report says he must have died suddenly, having been found dead in his bed.
He was over seventy years of age and had been an invalid for a long time past. He was a
old settler here and is survived by two sons and one daughter, his wife having died about eight months ago. He was a member of the German Evangelical church, corner Sixth and Columbia streets.
He has been troubled for a number of years with heart trouble and asthma and the end came suddenly. Notice of the funeral will be made later.
The Burlington Hawkeye
Monday, Nov 28, 1960
John Stockman
Services for John Stockman, 87, of 809 N. Sixth, who died Saturday at Mercy hospital, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Prugh's chapel. Rev. Roscoe M. Wolvington will officiate. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.
Burlington Hawkeye
Sunday, Dec 27, 1908
Mrs. Laura Stockman Waddell
Word was received yesterday of the sudden death of Mrs. Laura Stockman Waddell at Chicago, who was a former resident of Burlington. Mrs. Barbara Stockman, of South Tenth street, is the mother of the deceased, and recieved a letter and a christmas gift from her daughter yesterday morning. Shortly afterwards a telegram arrived, stating that Mrs. Waddell had died suddenly.
The deceased is survived by her husband and two children, and the following brothers and sisters: Charles and Henry Stockman, of West Burlington; William Stockman of this city; Edward Stockman of Des Moines; Mrs. Theodore landhauser, of Burlington; Mrs. Louis Cook and Mrs. Minnie Bonn, of West Burlington and Mrs. Martelle, of Butte, Mont.
The announcements will be made later.
The Daily Hawkeye Gazette Saturday Sept. 15, 1934
MRS. EDWARD SMITH
DIES IN HOSPITAL
SERVICES MONDAY
Mrs. Lida Smith, 48, of 628 South Gunnison street, died at St. Francis hospital early today after a 10 month illness.
Born in Burlington Dec. 12, 1885, Mrs. Smith had been a life resident of the city. She was married here Nov. 22, 1917 to Edward Smith, who survives. Mrs. Smith was a member of Bethany Lutheran church.
Surviving besides her husband are a daughter, Margaret Vollmer, by a previous marriage, and two sisters, Mrs. R.A. Fischer and Mrs. L.H. Beierle, Burlington.
Services will be held at hte resence Monday at 2:30 p.m. with burial in Aspen Grove cemetery. The Rev. R.R. Belter, pastor of Bethany Lutheran church will officiate.
The body will be taken to the residence from Unterkircher funeral home at 9 a.m. Monday.
The Burlington Hawkeye
Friday Oct. 5, 1962
MRS. MAUDE STOCKMAN
Mrs. Maude Stockman, 85, of 809 N. sixth, died at 5:25 a.m. Friday at Mercy hospital after a long illness.
Born july 12, 1877, in Pennsylvaia, she was the daughter of Samuel and Mary Ellen Workman Fairall, and was married Aug. 20, 1912, at Iowa City to John William Stockman.
Mrs. Stockman was a member of First Presbyterian church.
Surviving are six nieces, Myrtle Stockman, West Burlington; Mrs. Philip Rohleder, Mrs. Ray Fischer and Mrs. Ed Cuddeback all of Burlington; Mrs. Lois Fairall, Ladora and Mrs. Herbert E. Hohl, Clearwater, Fa; and two grand nieces.
Her husband, who died in November of 1960, was for many years owner and operator of Kreicbaum and Dewien sheet metal shop here.
Private services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Prugh's chapel the Rev. Roscoe Wolvington officiating. Burial will be in Aspen Grove.
The Burlington Hawkeye
Thursday Morning Feb 9, 1928
Funeral Services for Mrs. Leonard Barker, will be held friday morning at 9:00 o'clock from St. Paul's church. Burial will be made in St. John's cemetery. The cortege will leave the residence, 539 South Eighth street, at 8:45 o'clock.
The Burlington Hawkeye
Sunday April 26, 1964
MRS. MARY BROWN
MORNING SUN- Mrs. Mary W. Brown, 74, died at Burlington hospital Friday after a brief illness.
She was the daughter of John W. and Susanna Houston Ried, and was born in Des Moines county near Mediapolis, Mar. 7 1889. Dec. 2, 1906, she married John C Brown.
They farmed in the Mediapolis area. On retirement in 1946, they moved to Morning Sun.
She was a member of the Sharon Reformed Pesbyterian church, the womans Missionary Society and the Morning Sun Sorosis club.
Her parents and a sister are dead. Survivors include her husband; three sons, Ralph, Mediapolis; Everett, Denver Colo; and Lester, Burlington; two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Coberly, Danville; and Mrs. Belva Hannum, What Cheer; a brother, Eugen Ried, Mediapolis and a sister, Eunice Ried, Mediapolis; 18 grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.
Services will be conducted by Dr. John Edgar at the Sharon Reformed Persbyterian church at 2 p.m. (CST) Monday. Burial will be in Sharon cemetery.
The body is at the Pierce funeral home here.
Burlington Hawkeye Gazette
Monday, January5, 1959 p. 6
MRS. NORA BEIERLE
Mrs. Nora Beierle, of 1014 S. 13th, died monday in her home after an extended illness.
She was born Mar 17, 1883 in Burlington the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Landhauser, and was married Dec. 22, 1910 to Lawrence Beierle in Burlington. She was a member of the Evangelical faith.
Surviving are her husband and a sister, Mrs. Ray Fischer, Burlington. Two sisters are dead.
Services will be held a t 2 p.m. Wednesday from Giles funeral home, with burial in Memorial Park cememtery. The Rev. Paul Daussman will officiate.
The Burlington Hawkeye
Thursday Morning, Sept. 19, 1929
MRS. LANDHAUSER,
OQUAWKA NATIVE,
DIES IN HOSPITAL
Mrs. Theodore Landhauser, 402 Summer street died yesterday at 10:35a.m. at St. Francis Hospital.
Mary Stockman, was born in Oquakwa Ill., Jan. 6, 1859. She came to Burlington just before her marriage to Theodore Landhauser, Jan 28, 1882. She was a mmeber of Zion Evangelical church.
Surviving are her husband; three daughters, Mars. Lawrence Bieirle, Mrs. Edward Smith and Mrs. Ray Fischer, all of Burlington; four brothers, Charles Stockman of West Burlington, Ed. Stockman of Cedar Rapids, Henry Stockman of Portland Ore., and William Stockman of Burlington; two sisters, Mar. Minnie Bonn of West Burlington and Mrs. Lizzie Bartels of Butte, Mont., and four grandchildren.
The body was taken to Unterkrcher's funeral home pending funeral arrangments.
Hawkeye Gazette
Monday June 2, 1958
RAYMOND LANDHAUSER
Raymond Landhauser, 60, of 410 Summer, died late Saturday afternoon in St. Francis hospital following an extended illness.
He was born in Burlington on Nov 4, 1897, the son of Fred and Caroline Lund Landhauser.
Surviving include three sisters, Mrs. Helen Willcox, Mrs. Florence Williams and Mrs. Eva Marquardt, all of Burlington; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday from the Giles funeral home, with the Rev. Dr. M.E. Lehmann officiating. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.
The Daily Hawkeye
Thursday morning Nov. 22, 1883
DIED
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LANDHAUSER- Sophia, youngest daughter of Pius Landhauser and Barbara Landhauser, at 8 o'clock Wednesday morning, November 21, 1883 of brain fever aged 19 years, 8 months and 26 days.
Funeral will take place from her late residence, 404 Summer street, at 2 o'clock, Friday afternoon, and will then proceed to Rev. Fansel's church, where the services will be held.
The Burlington Hawkeye
Thursday Morning, March 3, 1932
Retired Shops
Employee Dies
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Theodore Landhauser lived entire
life in same house---
Born in 1857
Theodore Landhauser, 74, employee of the Burlington railroad shops at West Burlington for 56 consective years, died yesterday afternoon at his home, 402 Summer street, the same home in which he was born and in which he had lived all his life.
Mr. Landhauser was born March 8 1857 and would have celebrated his 75th birthday anniversary next Turesday. He was married here to Miss Mary Stockman, Jan 16, 1882. He was a tinsmith at the railroad shps for 56 years and was retired on a pension, April 5, 1927.
He was a member of Zion Evangelical church, the Hawkeye Natives association, Veterans association of Burlington railroad and the A.O.U.W. lodge.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. L.H. Beierle, Mrs. Ed Smith and Mrs R.L. Fischer, all of Burlington, and four grandchildren. Mr. Landhauser's wife died Sept. 18, 1922 and one daughter, Mrs. Ruby McLane also preceded him in death.
The body was taken to Unterkircher's funeral home where it will remain until funeral arrangements can be completed.
The Burlington Hawkeye
Thursday Morning, Sept 19, 1929
William Troxel
William Troxel, 58, died at his home, 510 South Central avenue, yesterday at 12:15 p.m. following a month's illness. He was a member of the former Troxel Brother's Furniture company here and was a namtive and lifelong resident of the city. Death was due to cerebal hemorrage.
Mr. Troxel was born here April 6. 1871, the son of John and Catherine Troxel. When a youing man he started in the furniture business. With his brother, Albert, he conducted a store in the 300 block of Jefferson Street, which was sold four years ago to the White Furniture company.
Mr. Troxel was married only last saturday to Bertha M. Kessel of Burlington. He was a member of the congregational church, the Elks club and the Hawkeye Natives society.
Surviving are his widow,one brother, Albert Troxel and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Rankin and Mrs. Emma L. Greene all of Burlington.
The body was taken to Prugh's chapel pending funeral arrangements.
The Burlington Hawkeye
Monday July 7, 1947
MRS. LEONARD MOORE- Mrs. Leonard Moore, 44, of 608 Hedge Ave. died Monday at 10:25 a.m. in Mercy hospital following an extended illness.
She was born in Newport Ia., Oct 26, 1902 the daughter of Thoms an dCora Cosgrove Baird. Jan 23, 1928 she married Leonard Moore at Centerville. She spent most of her life in the Newport and Burlington vicinity. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church.
Surviving are her hsband; one daughter, Jean at home; 8 sisters, Mrs. Earl Moyers and Mrs. Don Poggemiller, Wapello. Mrs. Max Griffin , Mrs. Cecil Hamilton, Mrs. Grant Nichols, Mrs. Orville Bryant and Mrs. Maurice Wilson Morning sun and Mrs. William Mattson, Eivelesch, Minn. 3 brothers Dwight, Chicago; Rex, Morning Sun and Max in the U.S. Navy. Her parents, one brother and one sister are dead.
The body was taken to Giles funeral home.
EDDIE B. DELABAR- Oquawka- Eddie Boyd Delabar died Monday morning, following an illness of several weeks. He had been in declining health for the past 4 years.
The son of John and Rachel Wells Delabar, pioneer residents here, he was born on the Sept 3, 1861. As a young man, he went to Kansas as a homesteader remaining there 7 years. He came back to Oquawka, and on Nov. 9, 1892, was married by Rev. Beal to Flora Clark, Oquawka.
Following their marriage, the couple farmed until they move to town 4 years ago.
Delabar joined the Methodist curch, at Reed, in youth. Later he attended the Oquawka Methodist church. He was a member of the MWV and a charter member of the Henderson county farm bureau.
Surviving are the widow; five sons, Clarence, Clifford and Roy Delabar on the home place. Roy Delabar, LaHarpe, and William Delabar, Oquawka; a daughter Mrs. Mildred Dunn, Oquawka. and 5 grandchildren.
Peviously dead are an infant son; 4 brothers; Joseph, L.H., Cyrus and Thomas Delabar and three sisters; Eliza Delabar, Mrs Martha Rockwell and Mrs. Mary Swain.
Services will held in the Oquawka Presbyterin church at 2:30 July 8. Burial will be in Oquawka Cemetery.
MORAN- Services for Mrs. Mabel Moran, 74, of 121 S. 8th Street who died Thursday will be held in the First Methodist church Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. The body will be taken to the church from Prugh's chapel Wednesday morning. Burial will be in Aspen Grove cemetery.
Burlington Hawkeye Gazette
Saturday, June 19, 1948
ISAAC STONE- Isaac L. Stone, about 68, a former resident of Burlington died suddenly of a heart attack at his home in Los Angeles Calif., friday.
Stone lived here about 25 years ago and was woodworker. He is survived by his second wife and a daughter in Chicago. Services will be in Los Angeles.
HENRY MONSON- Henry Monson, 75, year old life resident of the Salina vicinity, died shortly after 5 o'clock Friday afternoon in Jefferson County hospital. He had been hospitalized since Wednesday after having suffered a stroke last Saturday.
Monson was born at Salina on Nov. 24, 1872. He was married to Hilda Hagberg, of Ottumwa, on June 7, 1921. She survives. Monson was the last member of his family.
Services will be held at the Hoskins funeral home on June 21, at 2 p.m. Burial will be at Salina. Monson was a member of the Salina Presbyterian church.
MRS. DAN ADAIR- Mrs. Dan Adair, the former Bertha Jane Bertishofer, of Burlington, died suddenly on Friday at her home in San Fransico. Her death was attributed to a heart attack.
She was born in Burlington Feb 6, 1899, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Bertishofer, and had made her home in the west for 9 years. Her parents are dead.
A sister, Mrs. Doren Trump, of Chicago, and her family, are en route to San Francisco by automobile having planned a visit at the Adair home and scheduled to reach there today.
Mrs. Adair is survived by 3 sisters, Mrs. Trump, Mrs. R.O. Morrison and Mrs. E.J. Morrison, of Burlington; 2 brothers, Glenn Bertishofer, of Burlington, and Walter, of Omaha Neb. The body will be brought here for burial at a time to be announced later.
The Burlington Hawkeye Gazette
Monday, Jan., 5 1959 p. 6
SAMPLE- Services will be held at 2 p.m Thursday at the Methodist church, New London for Mrs. Frank Sample, 79, the former Lydia Johnston, who died at 7:20 p.m. Sunday in her home at New London. Burial will be in Burge cememtery. The body is at the Crane Funeral home.
HIDY- Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Behner funeral home, Fairfield, for Charles Hidy, 88, life resident of a farm northeast of Batavia, who died at 4:45 a.m. Monday at the Jefferson county Hospital. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
MASMAR- Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Baptist Church, Farmington, for Anna Belle Masmar, 84, Donnellson, a former Farmington resident, who died at 8:45 a.m. Sunday in the home of her niece, Mrs. Guy Harris Sr., at Donnellson. Burial will be at the Miller Funeral Home.
HENSS- Services are pending at the Zehr funeral home, Wayland for Mrs. Lester Henss, former Wayland resident, who died Monday morning at hte Kennedy nursing home, Mount Pleasant.
The Burlington Hawkeye
Monday, Nov 28, 1960
BEN DELKER- Ben Delker, 68, a farmer who lived all his life northwest of Farmington, died Satureday in Burlington Hospital.
He was born Nov. 12, 1892, on a farm northeast of here to John and Emma Von Seggon Delker. He married Lorena Evans, Jan 1, 1917.
Surviviors include his wife, two sons, Stanley of Fairfield and Melvin, Arlington Va., a daughter, Mrs. Evelyn White, Fairfield., a sister, Mrs. Elsie Chaney of Bonapart, a brother, Wilbert of Bonaparte and seven grandchildren. A brother and a grandson are dead.
Services will be in the Methodist church of Farmington, Tuesday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Ellworth Walker officiating. Burial will be in Greenglade cemetery.
LAWERENCE- Mark K. Lawerence, 70, died Sunday in Meorial hospital in Mt. Pleasant. Fuenral services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the R.K. Crane Funeral Home.
Hawkeye Gazette
Monday June 2, 1958
HEWITT- Cecil M. Hewitt, 74, vice president emeritus of Baradley university, Peoria Ill., and track coach at Bradley for 30 years, died Sunday, June 1, at Ames. He was a graduate of the Morning Sun high School. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Adams mortuary, Ames. Last rites will be conducted at hte Peorce funeral home, Morning Sun, at 10:30 Wednsday morning. Burial will be in Elmwood cemmetery, Morning Sun.
PAETZOLD- Mary Paetzold, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Paetzold of 910 Fairview drive, Fairfield, died at birth in Jefferson county hospital at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 1. Grave rites were held Monday in Evergreen Cemetery.
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Surnames: Kerr, Hamilton, Walstrom
Classification: ObituaryMessage Board Post:
August 29, 2002 Morning Sun News-Herald
Carol J. Kerr, age 68, of Burlington passed away at 6:59 a.m. Thursday, August 22, 2002 at the Genesis Medical Center, East Campus in Davenport.
Born August 17, 1934, in Burlington she was the daughter of Carl J. and Lillian G. Hamilton Walstrom. She married Clair Tillotson; they later divorced. She then married Keith Kerr; they later divorced.
Mrs. Kerr was a surgical tech at the former Burlington Medical Center for 25 years and was then a self-employed cosmetologist for 10 years.
She was a member of the First Christian Church. She enjoyed crocheting and traveling.
Survivors include one son, Dennis Tillotson of Victoria, Texas; one daughter, Karen Gelski of Aurora, Colo.; five grandchildren; two brothers, Bob Walstrom of Albuquerque, N.M., John Walstrom of Dallas City, Ill.; three sisters, Donna Dombroski of Polson, Mont., Judy Kleintobe of Quitman, Texas and Vicki Blaufuss of Fenton, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one infant daughter.
As per her wish the body has been cremated.
The graveside committal service and inurnment for Carol Kerr was held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. David A. Nash officiating.
A memorial has been established to the First Christian Church.
The Haas Funeral Home, Burlington, was in charge of the arrangements.
Surnames: Stewart, Hallock
This was on the front page of the December 21, 1950 Morning Sun News-Herald. I am not related and have no further information.
DIES FOLLOWING LONG ILLNESS
Calvin B. Stewart, 64, a farmer in the Morning Sun community for many years, died Sunday afternoon at Mercy hospital in Burlington following a long illness. Mr. Stewart had been hospitalized since about September 15 and had been seriously ill most of the time since.
He was born in the Garland community on December 24, 1885, the son of William and Mary Hallock Stewart. He is survived by two sisters, Mr. Eldred Wilson, Mediapolis, and Carrie Stewart, Quincy, Ill., and three brothers, including E.M. Stewart of Quincy.
The body was taken to Prugh’s chapel in Burlington and later to Quincy where funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday.
Hi Don,
Thank you for your reply.
As I was going through the belongings of my Aunt I found the obituary for
Edna L. Connors, mother of Virginia E. Semple. Edna and her children: John
Connors, Robert E.Connors, Virginia E.Semple and Edna Staples all appear to
have spent most of their lives in Des Moines. Edna was buried at Hamilton's
Funeral Home on 612 Arthur Avenue. She was 85 when she died. The year of
her death is not included.Based on letters to Aunt Florence, Virginia was married to a Jim Semple and
either her or Jim worked for the House of Representatives. Virginia has
mailed Edna's obituary to my Aunt. She also has sent a clipping of John who
was an Iowa Legislator during the Reagan years. As recently as 1995
Virginia has sent letters to my Aunt.I know this is not a great deal of information but I hope this provides
something to go on.Thanks
Shauna
Surnames: Weaver, Underwood
This was in the December 5, 2002 Morning Sun News-Herald and the Wapello Republican. I am not related and have no further information.
John H. Weaver, 86, of Mediapolis, Iowa, died Tuesday, November 26, 2002, at Prairie Ridge Care Center in Mediapolis. The son of John and Eliza Weaver, he was born September 1, 1916, at Aurelia. On June 21, 1968, he married Thelma L. Underwood at Kahoka, Mo. He was retired from Craftsman Press of Burlington and was of the Methodist faith.
Survivors include his wife of Mediapolis; one son, John Weaver of Chicago, Ill.; three daughters, Pat Weaver, Oakville, Charlene Waters, Wichita, Kansas, and Susan Pratt, West Burlington; four step-children, Lois Schneider, Phoenix, Ariz., David Underwood, Wapello, Evelyn Walker, Morning Sun, and Chuck Underwood, Burlington; nine grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 12 step-grandchildren; and 13 step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, six sisters, and one son.
The family met with friends Sunday afternoon at the Hagele and Honts Funeral Home in Mediapolis.
Funeral services were held Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. John Gaulke officiating. Interment followed at the Kossuth Cemetery.
Memorials have been established for the Mediapolis Ambulance Service and the Prairie Ridge Care Center in Mediapolis.
Surnames: Sisco, Dovviller
July 20, 1950 Morning Sun News-Herald. I am not related and have no further information.
MORNING SUN MAN’S MOTHER DEAD
Funeral services were held Saturday at the Giles funeral home in Burlington for Mrs. Julia Sisco, 71, mother of Ray Sisco of Morning Sun.
A resident of Burlington for the past 28 years, Mrs. Sisco died there at her home on Wednesday, July 12 following a long illness. Services were in charge of the Rev. Earl S. Woodard, pastor of the Walnut Street Baptist church and burial was in Aspen Grove Cemetery.
The former Julia Dovviller was born in Beatrice, Nebraska on February 5, 1879. She was married to Elmer Sisco in 1896. Mrs. Sisco was a member of the Baptist church.
She is survived by her husband, 5 daughters, and 2 sons besides Ray Sisco of this place.
Surnames: Kerr, Hamilton, Walstrom
August 29, 2002 Morning Sun News-Herald
Carol J. Kerr, age 68, of Burlington passed away at 6:59 a.m. Thursday, August 22, 2002 at the Genesis Medical Center, East Campus in Davenport.
Born August 17, 1934, in Burlington she was the daughter of Carl J. and Lillian G. Hamilton Walstrom. She married Clair Tillotson; they later divorced. She then married Keith Kerr; they later divorced.
Mrs. Kerr was a surgical tech at the former Burlington Medical Center for 25 years and was then a self-employed cosmetologist for 10 years.
She was a member of the First Christian Church. She enjoyed crocheting and traveling.
Survivors include one son, Dennis Tillotson of Victoria, Texas; one daughter, Karen Gelski of Aurora, Colo.; five grandchildren; two brothers, Bob Walstrom of Albuquerque, N.M., John Walstrom of Dallas City, Ill.; three sisters, Donna Dombroski of Polson, Mont., Judy Kleintobe of Quitman, Texas and Vicki Blaufuss of Fenton, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one infant daughter.
As per her wish the body has been cremated.
The graveside committal service and inurnment for Carol Kerr was held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. David A. Nash officiating.
A memorial has been established to the First Christian Church.
The Haas Funeral Home, Burlington, was in charge of the arrangements.
Surnames: Hillyard, Martin, Wilson
This was in the December 5, 2002 Morning Sun News Herald and Wapello Republican. I am not related and have no further information.Leon Leroy Hillyard, 82, of Mediapolis, died Monday, December 2, 2002, at the Great River Medical Center, West Burlington. The son of Parn and Allie Martin Hillyard, he was born March 9, 1920, at Iola, Kansas. He married Thelma Wilson on January 17, 1942, at Hannibal, Mo.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Mr. Hillyard was a farmer and carpenter, although his greatest joy was selling John Deere machinery and the people he met.
He was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church at Mediapolis and a 50-year member of the American Legion at Mediapolis.
Survivors include his wife, Thelma; three daughters, Harla and Ernie Peck of Oakville, Carolyn and Robert Gerling of Mediapolis and Cindy and Mike Koop of Mediapolis; three grandsons; six granddaughters; 12 great-grandchildren; a brother, Hartzel Hillyard of Burlington; and five sisters, Opal Schulz and Norma Massner, both of Mediapolis, Gladys Schulz and Wanda Campbell, both of Burlington, and Rachel Kelley of Wapello.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and four sisters.
Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, December 5 at the First United Presbyterian Church in Mediapolis with the Rev. H. Dick Reynolds officiating. Pallbearers are Darrin Peck, Nathan Gerling, Tim Wagner, Scott Pfeiffer and Jason Frank. Honorary pallbearers are Robert Gerling, Ernie Peck, Mike Koop, Richard Nelson and Frank Trevitt. Burial will follow at the Kossuth Cemetery.
Visitation was after 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Hagele and Honts Funeral Home in Mediapolis, where the family met with friends in the evening.
A memorial fund has been established.
Surnames: Andriew, York
This was in the 11-21-02 Morning Sun News-Herald. I am not related and have no further information.
Elmer Lee Andries, 87, Mediapolis, died Tuesday, November 19, 2002 at his residence. The son of Marion Carl and Mildred Estella York Andries, he was born December 10, 1914, in Kingston. He attended the Huron School. He was a farmer and worked as a grain elevator operator at Meeker’s Landing for 16 years. He was a member of the Kingston United Methodist Church. He enjoyed farming, his animals, hunting and fishing, and helping people of all ages.
He is survived by a sister, Opal Hahn of Salem, Oregon; several nieces, nephews, and their families; and a special friend, Henry Bowman of Burlington.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Louise and Doris, four brothers, Art, Max, Martin and Gene.
Friends may call from noon until 8 p.m. Thursday at the Hagele and Honts Funeral Home in Mediapolis, where the family will meet with friends from 6 – 8 p.m.
The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with the Revs. Beth Briggs and H. Dick Reynolds officiating. Music will be provided by John Zippe and Shirley McCord. Pallbearers will be Art and Andy Fisher, Jack and Ron Steele, John, Gary, and Larry Andries. Honorary bearers will be Ed. Hahn, Henry Bowman and Wes Gerst. Interment will be in the Dolbee Cemetery.
A memorial has been established for the Kingston United Methodist Church.
Surnames: Appell, Hutchcroft, Daedlow
This was in the December 5, 2002 Wapello Republican and the Morning Sun News-Herald. I am not related and have no further information.Dianne Kay Appell, 55, of Mediapolis, died Sunday, December 1, 2002, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City. The daughter of Aubrey and Peggy Hutchcroft Daedlow, she was born May 21, 1947 at Burlington.
She was a 1965 graduate of Mediapolis High School and graduated from the University of Iowa in 1969 with a bachelor of arts degree in Spanish.
She married Randy Appell on August 24, 1973, at Golden, Colorado. They were later divorced.
She was a bookkeeper and store manager at various retail stores.
She was a member of First United Presbyterian Church at Mediapolis, the T.T.T. Chapter of Mediapolis, had sung in the church choir, and had been a part of the Mediapolis Community Theater.
She was an avid reader and enjoyed watching movies. She loved her cats and chocolate.
Survivors include her mother, Peggy Daedlow of Mediapolis; two daughters, Megan and Ed Melcher of Iowa City and Leah
Appell of Iowa City; and two brothers, Dennis and Mary Daedlow of Burlington and Alan and Kathy Daedlow of Tipton. She was preceded in death by her father.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 5 at the First United Presbyterian Church with the Rev. H. Dick Reynolds officiating. Honorary pallbearers are Kevin Mellinger, Darren Daedlow, Ryan Daedlow, Nathan Daedlow, Marianne Briggs, and Michelle Segebart.
Following cremation, burial will be at the Kossuth Cemetery at a later date.
A memorial fund has been established for the benefit of the First United Presbyterian Church of Mediapolis.
The Hagele and Honts Funeral Home in Mediapolis is in charge of arrangements.