Hitchler, Merle (Anthony) d. 1926

HITCHLER

Posted By: Barbara Hug (email)
Date: 5/2/2005 at 12:42:51

News Item:
Mrs. John Hitchler of near Newton died this noon at the Skiff Memorial Hospital after an illness of one week following the birth of a daughter. Three other children, all under ten years of age are left motherless.

Mrs. Hitchler, who was 29 years old was born in Croton, Iowa but has been a resident of Jasper County for the past 16 years. Prior to her marriage on April 2, 1916 she was Miss Merle Anthony.

Besides her husband, she is survived by 4 children, Marilynn Lucille, one week old, Martha [Marvel] 9, George 7 and Marjorie 5 1/2 years old, her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Louis Anthony, 4 brothers, Dewey, Tom, Gene, and Francis and 5 sisters, Fern, Ella, Ila, Olive and Babe.

She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and one of the womans class at the Metz Church and was an interested worker in the Sugar Grove Grange. No funeral announcements have yet been made. ~ Newton (IA) Daily News - March 17, 1926
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Obituary: Hitchler Rites Held Sunday

The largest funeral ever held at the Metz church took place yesterday afternoon when rites for Mrs. John Hitchler took place.

Mrs. Hitchler died Wednesday at Skiff Hospital here after an illness of 1 week which followed the birth of a daughter. The funeral services were in charge of Rev. Clyde McDonald of Runnels who was assisted by Rev. Wyatt of the Metz neighborhood.

The church was filled with flowers sent by friends and relatives of the family. Pall Bears were Homer Clement, Alfred Hoage, Johanthan Emmack, Carl Danley, Clarence Dunmire [Dammeier] and A.J. Coffman. Music was furnished by the church choir. Burial was made at the Metz Cemetery.

Mrs. Hitchler, who was 19 years old was the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Louis Anthony who operate the city water station at Metz. She was prominent in work of the Metz Church and Sugar Grove Grange. Besides her husband, she is survived by 4 children Marilynn Lucille, Martha [Marvel], George and Marjorie. ~ Newton (IA) Daily News - March 22, 1926

Transcriber note: First obit has 29 years, second one has 19 years of age.