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| OBITUARIES OF CHICKASAW COUNTY - M - |
11 August 1904 Michael Martin died at his home in this city last Tuesday morning after a long and painful illness. He was born in County Wexford, Ireland, in the year 1830. In March, 1854, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Jane Blair, of Ohio. They came to Iowa in 1863 and to Nashua in 1869, since which time he has been a resident of this place. He was the father of fifteen children, nine of whom are living. They are: Mrs. Mary Kelsey, Charles E., John, Michael, Patrick H., Mrs. Catherine Fisher, Mrs. Lou Fuller, Delia and William. He was a man of grand and noble character. He merited that highest tribute that can be paid to mankind that of being an honest man. As such he was known in this community where he lived and far outside. Kind and generous, he was loved by all with whom he came in contact. His wife will mourn the loss of a loving husband, and his children the loss of a kind, indulgent father. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the afflicted ones. The funeral services will take place at St. Michael's Catholic church at 10 o'clock this morning, Rev. Father Kunkel, his beloved pastor, officiating. The remains will be laid to rest in a beautiful new cemetery, in Brooklyn, lately purchased for the City of the Dead. Contributed by Cathy Joynt Labath of The Irish of Iowa |
11 January 1900 Ezra Mattoon passed away at his home, north of town, last Thursday, Jan. 4, at the age of 82 years, the cause of his death being old age. Ezra C. Mattoon was born in Oneida County, N. Y., March 23, 1817. In 1842 he was married to Electa McClanathan and they moved to Wisconsin in 1844, where he resided until 1865. His wife died in 1852 and in 1854 he was married to Miss Mary Stone. From Wisconsin he, with his family, moved to Deerfield, this county, where they resided until 1878, when they moved to the place he lived at the time of his death. He was the father of seven children, three boys and four girls, and he leaves to mourn his death a wife, three sons, and one daughter. While a young man he united with the Presbyterian church. The funeral services were conducted in the church at Powersville by Rev. Barrett, on Saturday, and the remains were interred in Greenwood. [Transcriber Note: Powersville is located in Floyd County, Iowa] |
McFaul—Died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. P. L. Kirley of Bourbonnaise, Ill., of pneumonia, March 26, 1910. Daniel McFaul aged 78 years and 6 months. Deceased was born on Rathlin Island, County Antrim, Ireland, September 25, 1831, where he lived until 20 years of age, when he came with his parents to this country in 1851. The family settled at Pembroke, Maine, but Mr. McFaul sought and obtained employment in the coiling mills of the New England states at which he worked for about 20 years. In the year 1876, he moved with his family to the vicinity of Clermont, Iowa and thirteen years later, came to this county and for ten years lived on what is now the A. J. Shea farm, in this township. In 1898 he moved to Lawler, which was his home until last fall, when he, accompanied by his daughter Mary, again visited the scenes of his early life in New England, where they spent several months visiting relatives and friends, returning to Bourbonnaise, Ill., where he expected to make his future home. Mr. McFaul was a man of excellent habits, fine character and sturdy constitution. Ever a hard worker, he continued to be active at a time of life most men would have dropped from the ranks of the workers, and it was this very activity and his jolly, genial disposition, which contributed much to the hale and hearty old age which he enjoyed. He was invariably a good neighbor, a kind, loving husband and father, and when he died, full of years and ready to be gathered to his fathers, the grief that was felt by all who knew him was widespread and sincere. He believed in the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man and his best monument is the good report he has left behind, in all the communities where he lived. He died, surrounded by his children, including his adopted son Percy, to whom he was as much attached as though he was his own son. The remains were brought to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Matt Keegan, west of town, and on Tuesday, March 28th the funeral was held at the Catholic Church in this city, the funeral services being conducted by Rev. P. H. Ryan, a Solemn, Requiem Mass was celebrated by Rev. F. J. Gunn of Elma and an eloquent sermon delivered by Rev. J. D. Kirley of Bourbonnaise, Ill, after which all the remains were buried beside those of his wife, in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Friends from a distance here to attend the funeral were: Mrs. H. S. Spaidiag, D. J O'Donnell, Mr. and Mrs. M. Kane, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Conway and Father Gunn of Elma, Mrs. R. McNalley1, L. J. McNalley1, R. E. McNalley1 and Dan McNeill of Postville, Mrs. Will McClure, Mrs. Ellsworth and Mr. and Mrs. Leach of Sumner, and Mrs. Alex McKipley of Clermont. Notes:1 = Should be McNally Contributed by: David Keegan |
March 7, 1940 Mrs. M. Keegan Dies of Heart Disease Tuesday Mrs. Matt Keegan died in her home in this city, Tuesday noon at 12:15 o'clock following a heart stroke, which she suffered Monday forenoon between 10 and 11 o'clock. The deceased had been up and around everyday as usual and attended St. Joseph's church services Monday morning. She was active about her home when suddenly stricken. Her family was notified and all her living children were at her bedside before she died. The deceased Rose McFall 1 was born May 10, 1872 at Pembroke, Maine, a daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Dan McFall 1 . When she was 4 years of age the family moved to Clermont, Iowa and when she was 16 years of age the family moved to Lawler. In May 1890 she was married at Lawler to Matt Keegan who survives her. They lived on a farm until they moved to New Hampton in 1936. To this union eight children were born, five daughters and three sons. They are Madonna (Mrs. Ray Landon), Claire (Mrs. Henry Mangan), Miss Rose Keegan of Chicago; John and Helen Keegan who preceded their mother in death, James Keegan of Mason City, Anna (Mrs. Ed Leeney) of Hammond, Indiana and Pat Keegan on the home farm southeast of New Hampton. Her sister Mrs. Anna McFall 1 Kirley 2 of Chicago and her daughter-in-law, Mrs. James Keegan of Mason City, were also present before she died. Ed Leeney and his father arrived here for the funeral. Besides her husband, children, grandchildren, and her sister, she leaves other relatives and many friends who mourn her departure. To all of these and particularly to her husband and life companion we extend sincere sympathy. In the passing of this noble woman we know the world has lost a good wife and sister and a kindly mother and relatives. She has lived a worthy life. The funeral will be held this Thursday morning at 9:00 o'clock from St. Joseph's church and will be conducted by the pastor, the very Reverend T. J. Dowling. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel cemetery in Lawler beside her children and so many friends of a lifetime. Notes: Contributed by: David Keegan |
4 November 1920 OBITUARY OF MRS. FARRELL Margaret McGovern Farrel [sic?] was born in Bele Conwall county Caven, Ireland, in 1855. She came to America in the month of February, 1882, at the age of 27 years and died at her home in Nashua, Iowa, Oct 26, 1920 at the age of 65 years. About 25 years ago she was united in marriage to Michael Farrell, in Riverton township, Floyd county, Iowa, S.D. French officiating. Deceased was a woman respected by all who knew her and one who has many deeds of kindness to her record. Funeral services were held at St. Michael's Catholic church at 10 a.m. Oct. 28. Rev Goetzinger of Ionia officiating, and interment was in St. Michael's cemetery. Contributed by Cathy Joynt Labath of The Irish of Iowa |
23 February 1922 Refers To February 1892 Contributed by Claudia Groh |
September 27, 1904 A GOOD WOMAN GONE Mrs. James Wilson died Friday morning, September 23,1904, at the family residence in this city, after an illness of nearly two years. Matilda Jane McKee was born in Minerva, Essex county, New York, on September 14, 1833. She married to James Wilson at Plattsburg, New York, November 23, 1852 and in the spring of 1853 she and her husband located at Aztalan, Wis., where the resided until September 1856, when they located in Bremer, county, Iowa from whence a few years later they removed to New Hampton which has long been the family home. She was the mother of ten children, nine of whom, with her husband and life companion of over fifty years survive her, Robert, aged 17 years dying in 1887. She is also survived by three brothers, two sisters and eleven grandchildren. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon from the house, Rev. Anderson of the Baptist church officiating at the services, and interment was in Graceland cemetery. Deceased was one of the hundreds of unproclaimed and but little known heroines. She fought life's little battles silently and bravely, striving for the welfare and happiness of her family and when occasion arose assuming other responsibilities in caring for and rearing the two motherless children of her son. During the civil war her husband went forth in the cause of the Union and she and five small children were left behind. To assume such responsibilities is nothing short of heroism, and this Mrs. Wilson did. She was a kind indulgent mother, a good wife and neighbor, and those who knew her best loved her most is the general verdict. During the last two years of her life she was an invalid and a great sufferer most of the time, but she was tenderly and lovingly cared for by her children, especially by her daughter, Mrs. J. B. Rogers, who was her almost constant attendant. She was a good woman, and the sympathy of a host of friends is extended to those who survived her. Contributed by Cheryl Bateman |
11 January 1906 Click For Article Contributed by Claudia Groh |
Shirley Messersmith, 62, of New Hampton, died Saturday, September 10, 2005 at her home in New Hampton. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Wednesday, September 14, at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Hampton with Reverend Kevin Frey officiating. Edith Kolthoff will be the organist and will accompany those in attendance singing "How Great Thou Art" & "Amazing Grace." Lisa Pannhoff will sing "On Eagles Wings." Burial will be in the New Hampton Cemetery with Gary Tank, Jerry Tank, Ron Drewelow, T. J. Schnoebelen, Rick Schnoebelen, Dave Messersmith, Jr., Dan Messersmith and Darin Vorwald serving as casket bearers. Honorary casket bearers will be Dick Recker, Joe Scally, Don Schwickerath, Jim O’Connor, Pat Ryan, Don Triplett, Marv Eiler, and Rod Hanawalt. Friends may call from 3 to 8 pm Tuesday at Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in New Hampton and an hour prior to services at the church. Shirley Pauline Messersmith was born October 19, 1942, at New Hampton, IA, the daughter of Victor & Anna (Peterson) Vorwald. She received her education in New Hampton Schools. On October 28, 1960, Shirley was united in marriage to Terry Messersmith at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Hampton. Following their marriage the couple resided in New Hampton until moving to the farm west of New Hampton in 1975, where they were currently residing. Shirley worked for the Sara Lee Thrift Store in New Hampton for 11 years and later started as a cook at the Elementary School and as a waitress at Poor Richards, both of which she had worked for more than 20 years and was currently employed. A lot of people work, but Shirley loved her work. Shirley enjoyed collecting snowmen, gardening, bowling in the New Hampton Women’s League and traveling, most recently a trip with her husband to Alaska. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Shirley is survived by her husband of 44 years Terry; a daughter Cindy Randall of New Hampton; a son Brad (Cindy) Messersmith of Ionia; 2 grandchildren Brooke and Jake Randall; 6 sisters Eleanor Grimms of Minneapolis, Velora Vorwald of Minneapolis, Hazel (Marce) Kacher of Waterloo, Jean Tank of New Hampton, Edna Koleno of New Hampton, and Carol (Lloyd) Drewelow of New Hampton; 2 brothers Merle Vorwald of New Hampton and Donald (Lois) Vorwald of Toledo, IA. She was preceded in death by her parents; 3 brothers Harold Duane in infancy, Kenneth William and Gerald and a sister Mary Ellen in infancy. See Shirley Vorwald Pedigree Chart Contributed by Jim Johnson |
A 16 year old local boy underwent a lie detector test at Bismarck today in connection with the mysterious injury resulting in death of a 48 year old Jamestown waitress Saturday night. Fatally injured was Mrs. Clarine (Marie) Milek, a cook and waitress at the Roundhouse Cafe, a restaurant open 24 hours a day and seven days a week in the west end of Jamestown. She was apparently hit by a brick falling from a second-story porch at the rear of the restaurant. The youth has admitted he was crouched on the porch when Mrs. Milek came outside around 11 p.m. He said, however, that the brick was on the edge of the balcony's railing and that it accidently fell. Police have picked up two bricks, one saturated with blood, the other which the youth thinks was the one that fell. The blood spattered brick apparently was on the ground floor entryway prior to the injury and became stained when the bleeding woman fell near it. Persons inside the restaurant heard her groaning outside and rushed out. She was bleeding profusely and in a semi-dazed condition, they said. One of those who found her, Gary Ness, 18, who lives with his father upstairs over the restaurant, called the police. Patrolmen Ardell Wolff and Eugene Kunz questioned Mrs. Milek before the ambulance took her to a hospital. She told them the identity of the boy. He was picked up at home shortly afterwards and taken to the police department for questioning. The youth was transferred to the Stutsman County jail Sunday morning, and was questioned during the day by State's Atty, James Jungroth, police and sheriff's officials. In his statement to Jungroth, the youth said he had been outside the cafe and that when Mrs. Milek came out the back door, he went up the back stairs and hid on the balcony. In attempting to look over the edge, he told Jungroth, he accidently pushed a brick off that had been on the edge of the balcony railing. Mrs. Milek's clothes were changed and she was taken to Trinity Hospital, where she later visually identified the boy as the one she had previously told police was involved. Lapsing into unconsciousness shortly afterwards, she died about 11 a.m. Sunday. Dr. Swenson, county coroner, said results of an autopsy this morning revealed that death was caused by a brain hemorrhage which resulted from a fractured skull. Investigation has revealed so far that the youthful suspect and several other youths had been drinking beer Saturday night and had inhaled airplane glue, which contains ether, "to get a jag on." The youths had been in and out of the cafe several times during the night prior to the incident, it was learned. The restaurant is owned by Mrs. Charles Millar of Jamestown, who lives in a small building attached to the main structure. Living upstairs are two pensioners, Charles Sorenson, 62, and George Jones; Vurl Ness, a railroad engineer and his son, Gary, who reported the it to the police, Mrs. Milek, a divorcee, with no children, has worked at the cafe for several years, doubling as a night cook and waitress. Jungroth said he plans to appoint a three man jury for a state attorney's inquiry. The jury which will probably not meet until late in the week, will weigh evidence in the matter and will advise the state's attorney if, in their opinion the circumstances of death were felonious. His office said also that they know who supplied the beer to the youths, and that a felonious would be issued for the man, whose identity was not disclosed. Sherrif Gerald Gutzwiller joined the case Sunday. He and city policemen are questioning people living in the area of the cafe for clues as possible witnesses. Jungroth indicated that unless charges are filed by tonight, the youth may be released. He is being held under an open charge. Results of the lie detector test were expected to be released today. Detectives Mel Stickel and the sheriff took the youth to Bismarck for the lie detector tests scheduled at 11 a.m. today. such tests are not admissible as evidence in a prosecution, but are sometimes valuable in investigation. The youth's parents agreed after consultation with their attorney, to his submission to a lie test. Funeral services for Mrs. Milek are set for Wednesday at 2 p. m. at the Eddy Funeral Chapel with Rev. J. A. Nestingen, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Mrs, Milek was born March 17,1913, in Chickasaw County, Iowa, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Attleson. She moved to Lenton Township, North Dakota, with her family in 1917 and attended school there. She also attend school in Fried Township where the family located later. For a number of years she had made her home in Jamestown. Surviving are her mother, Mrs. Ida Attleson, Jamestown; and the following brothers and sisters: Olai, John and Alvin' Attleson, Jamestown; Harry Attleson, Cleveland; Kenneth Attleson, Spiritwood; and Mrs. Harold Oppegard (Alice) Gilby. She was preceded in death by her father in July. Contributed by Jim Johnson, October 2007 |
2 March 1899 Obituary Died, at her home in Brooklyn, Iowa, March 1, 1899, of consumption, Mrs. Merritt Miner, after a long and painful illness. Funeral services will occur Friday from the M. E. Church. Mrs. Miner was a young woman only 31 years of age but whose young life had been blighted by disease which, after a long and painful illness succumbed to the fatal malady and all the hopes and joys that had made her home pleasant were crowed out of her heart by the pains that racked her frail form. All that an unkind fate heaped upon her she bore patiently and uncomplainingly and met the last sad call with resignation and patient fortitude. She was a kind and loving wife, a good neighbor and lived her life out in a quiet home-like manner that endeared her to those who knew her intimately. The reporter extends sympathy to those who mourn her death. Notes: Emma Kiffner was born in Bremer County Abt. 1866, her parents were Anton Kiffner and Eva, Merritt D. Miner and Emma Kiffner were married 02 Nov 1887 in Chickasaw County, Iowa. Contributed by: Misti Adams |
23 November 1922 Mrs. Mary Peterson Dead Mrs. Mary Peterson, who has been sick the past few months at the home of her brother, Fred Moine and wife, passed away Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the Moine home today, Thursday, at 1 o'clock p.m. 30 November 1922 Obituary of Mrs. Sol Peterson Mary Moine was born in Stark county, Ohio, August 5, 1850 and came with her parents to Chickasaw county, Iowa, in 1866. She passed away at the home of her brother, Fred Moine, in Nashua, Iowa, on November 21, 1922. She was married at Charles City, Iowa, on July 4, 1898, to Sol Peterson. She leaves to mourn her death, three brothers, Peter of Monticello, Minn., and Frank and Fred, of Nashua, Iowa, besides numerous other relatives and friends. Contributed by: Sheryl McClure |
2 April 2003 Susie Monroe, 86, a resident of 105 North Cedar Terrace, Charles City, died Monday, March 31, 2003, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. A funeral Mass for Susie Monroe will be held a 10:30 a.m. Thursday, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City. Monsignor Stanley Hayek, pastor, will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City. Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday where the St. Jude Circle and Lay Carmelites will recite the Rosary at 4:30 p.m. and where there will be a Vigil Scriptural Wake Service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church an hour prior to the Mass. Susie Margaret Haag Monroe was born February 23, 1917 at Nashua, the daughter of John Batiste and Elizabeth (Felton) Haag. She graduated from the Nashua High School. On November 16, 1938, she was united in marriage to Bernard "Tip" Monroe at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Nashua. For 27 years Susie worked as a Nurse Aide in the Obstetrics Department at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital retiring in 1982. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Jude Circle, Lay Carmelites, Heritage Club, and was a past member of the Rosary Society and had served as a Pink Lady at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital. Susie enjoyed visiting with her family and friends, traveling, and taking daily walks. Living family members include a son, Joe Monroe of Charles City, a daughter Mary Castle of Burlington; a son-in-law, Ronald Stuart of Bettendorf; six grandchildren, Lisa Schafer, Scot Monroe Stuart, Andrew Stuart, Danielle Castle, Nathan Castle, and Michelle Castle; five great grandchildren, Stuart, Peter, and Abigail Schafer, Duncan Stuart, and Katelyn Peterson; and three sisters, Garland (Don) Jensen of Charles City, and Christina (Niels) Hvitved and Marian Hannemann both of Nashua. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband in 1982, a son, Gregory Monroe in 1994, a daughter, Lodema Stuart in 2002, and two sisters, Margaret Ransom and Mary Jean Haag. The family suggests memorials be directed to the Immaculate Conception Church Memorial Fund. Contributed by: Misti Adams |
1 February 1906 Martin Muldown Passes Away After an illness of several years duration, Martin Muldown, one of the oldest settlers of Riverton, died at his home six miles southwest of Nashua, Tuesday morning, aged 78 years. About eleven years ago a cancer first made its appearance back of Mr. Muldown's ear. It gradually grew more and more troublesome until he was finally compelled to give up his work on the farm. Eventually he became confined to his home and it had been eight years or more since he had been seen upon the streets of Nashua. His sufferings during all these years had been intense, but all that loving hands could do was done to alleviate his pain and make the few remaining years of his life brighter and more comfortable. At 4:30 o'clock Tuesday morning the spirit of the weary sufferer returned to its Maker. The deceased was born in Ireland. When twelve years of age he came to America settling in Wisconsin, and later came to Nashua, Iowa. He was united in marriage to Miss Mary Feeney who with the five children who blessed this union, survive him. The children are as follows: Mrs. J.P. Coughlin, of Perham, Minn., Ben, of Toterville, Bird, Owen and Mrs. Tom Kelly, of Nashua, all of whom excepting the two former were with him in his dying moments. Mrs. Muldown has lived in the home wherein he died for the past forty-five years and by the friends and neighbors with whom he had been associated all these years he was well thought of for he proved himself to be a good and true citizen. In his family he was a good and kind husband and father. The funeral will be held from the Catholic church at 10 a.m., Friday, Rev. Fr. Kunkel conducting the services and the interment will be at St. Michael's cemetery. Contributed by Cathy Joynt Labath of The Irish of Iowa |
OBITUARY: Paul L. Munson, 84, of Madison, WI, formerly of Jerico, Casket bearers will be Dale Roberson, Wayne Natvig, Gene Anderson, Tom Roberson, Dan O'Brien, and Mark Anderson. Friends may call from 4 to 7 pm Sunday at Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in New Hampton and an hour prior to services at the church. Paul Lowell Munson, son of Thomas W. and Anna (Robinson) Munson was born on April 4, 1922 on the family farm near Jerico, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed in the Jerico Lutheran Church. Paul attended a rural school, Jacksonville Township District No. 2, in Chickasaw County and graduated from New Hampton High School with the class of 1940. He then attended Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato, Minn., for one year before transferring to the University of Iowa where he earned his B. A. degree. Paul entered the Navy's V-12 college training program during World War II and earned a commission. His tours of duty were in the Pacific Theater of Operations. He was a Lt. Junior Grade when he was discharged after three years of service. Following the war, he earned an MBA from the University of Michigan. He became a salesman for Uarco Business Forms in Waterloo, Iowa. Paul moved to Chicago as a sales trainer and then in 1952 to Milwaukee, as the sales manager of that territory. After twenty years he began working as a salesman for Research Institute of America, a major publisher of tax information. The family lived in Oshkosh and then in Milwaukee during those years. He retired in 1987. Paul was an active member and held various offices in the churches he attended during his lifetime. He was a member of the Rotary Club in Oshkosh and the Lion's Club in Glendale. Paul was a lifelong member of the American Legion. He came home on leave to marry Geraldine Anderson on Nov. 22, 1944, in the Jerico Lutheran Church. Paul was survived by his wife of 61 years, Geraldine; three children, Bradley (Danna) of Rockford, Ill., Barbara (David) Markham of Olympia, Wash., and Bruce (Ann) of Madison; his five grandchildren, Kelley Munson Duva, Stephanie Munson Helminger, Scott Munson, Vanessa Munson, and Lisa Munson, they loved to visit their "Papa" and have warm memories of their play with him; he always brightened when he saw his two great-grandchildren, Bradley Duva and Kyle Helminger. He was preceded in death by his parents; and six siblings, Anna Amble Tufte, Alice Natvig, Sigrid Miller, Harold Munson, Henry Munson and Ruth Roberson Prideaux. Contributed by: Jim Johnson |
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The strenuous work in the mills undermined his health and he followed the vocation of sailor for a couple of years, which entirely restored him. In 1863 he was married at Lowell, Mass., to Sarah Wilkinson, who died here at Lawler, January 14, 1902. They were the parents of 6 children, five of whom survive him, one dying in infancy. The children are: John J of Musselshell, Mont., Mary and Mrs. P. L. Kirley of Bourbonnaise, Ill., Mrs. Matt Keegan of Lawler and Daniel L. of Considine, N.D.
died Thursday, June 15, 2006 at Oakwood Village in Madison. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Monday, June 19 at Jerico Lutheran Church, rural New Hampton with Reverend Kent Dethlefsen officiating. Mary Dethlefsen will be the organist and will accompany those in attendance singing "Rock Of Ages," "There Is A Safe & Secret Place," "I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say," and "Abide With Me." Burial will be in the church cemetery with military honors accorded by the Alta Vista VFW Post 4069. 
