Ida County
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Surname: Sierks
Town: Galva
Additional Information:Hans Peter Sierks Obituary:  Hans Sierks died Monday
afternoon at 12:15 in the home of Mr. & Mrs. Chester Carlson, near Pilot
Mound following a short illness.  He had arrived at the old age of 80 years,
5 months, 26 days.  Born Sept. 1, 1858 in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, he
came to this country early in life.  On Sept. 1, 1891 he was married to
Julia A. Hochstrasser at Lake Park, Minn. and in 1894 they moved to Galva,
Iowa.  There they lived until 1923 when they moved to Gowrie, living with
their only child, P.A. Sierks.  They moved here with the Sierks family and
here deceased's wife died May 21, 1928.  Mr. Sierks was confirmed in the
German Lutheran Church and was a member of that church for many years.
Later he transferred his membership to the Methodist Church at Galva and was
a member when he died. Surviving relatives are the son, a sister, Mrs. Anna
Christensen, Walnut, IL., and a brother, Peter H. Sierks, Round Lake, Minn.
During the time the family lived here, Mr. Sierks was regarded by all as a
very fine man and he had made many friends in the community.  Funeral
services will be held this afternoon at one o'clock in a funeral parlor at
Pilot Mound and in the Methodist Church in Stratford at 2 o'clock with the
Rev. Paul R. Johnson, the pastor, in charge.  Interment was in Oakwood
cemetery.

Additional Information:  Spouse of Hans:  Julia Ann Hochstrasser, b. Oct 9,
1853, Wyoming, Stark Co, IL.  D.  May 21, 1928, Stratford, IA.

Hans & Julia Sierks lived most of their married life in Galva, IA, from
1894-1923/4.  There they raised their only child, Peter August Sierks.
Their home was not far from Main St.  Hans' occupation:  various odd jobs -
As a carpenter, he worked for about 20 to 30 cents an hour according to his
notebook.  He also worked as a meatcutter.
Their only child, Peter August Sierks was born Aug. 4, 1892 in Pine River,
Cass Co, MN. & died Mar 22, 1955, Roswell, NM.
As a teenager, Peter was one of the 1st in the small town of Galva, to own a
car, and as a teen, he worked in a garage.
 He was unable to enlist in World War I.
Occupation:  Worked in the Galva & Stratford area for the Chicago
Northwestern Railroad.  He was a telegraph operator for the Santa Fe
Railroad in New Mexico from 1940 till  just before his death.    He was a
very active member of the  Masonic Lodge in Stratford, IA, where he was past
master.  In Roswell, he was a member of the First Methodist Church.  Peter
died in an Albuquerque hospital in NM.  He had been a patient at the
hospital 6 months  prior to his death.  His daughter, Mayola Sierks Carlson,
had been down visiting him when he  died.  Peter had ephysema & lung
cancer-the doctors couldn't take out one of the lungs because  Peter
wouldn't have been able to breath off the other lung since he already had
ephysema in the that lung.
 Funeral services were held for him at the Ballard Chapel at 2:30 pm, with
Austin H. Dillon, Pastor of the First Methodist Church officiating.  The casket bearers were
Ted Curry, Charley Rounds, Everett Donohue, Elmer Swanson, Jack Mace, and Red Lassen.
 Peter & his wife, Elsie raised their children in the Galva, IA vicinity.
 Married to:  Elsie May Martin, b. Jun 7, 1894 in Walnut Grove, Missouri.   .
They married on Jul 1, 1916 in Sioux City, IA.  Died in 1964 at age 70.
Elsie grew up in the Galva area.  She was the daughter of Harvey Jerome
Martin & Minnie Mae Richardson. Children:
1)  Mayola Arlene Sierks, b. Apr 28, 1917, Moville, IA
2)  Vivian Sierks, b. Jun 29, 1918,
3)  Raymond "Jack" Sierks, b. Apr 20, 1922,
4)  Norma Jean Sierks,b. Mar 5, 1930,



Ida Surname:  Martin

Harvey Jerome Martin, b. Mar 15, 1865, Fulton, IA, & d. Mar 25, 1935, Ida
Grove, IA.  He was the son of George Martin & Caroline Welding.   He married
Minnie Mae Richardson on Feb 14, 1886 - place unknown.  Minnie died Aug 28,
1920.  In 1894, they were living in Walnut Grove, MO.  At some point they
moved up to Galva, IA where they raised their children.  Harvey lived most
of his life in Galva & was buried there in the Galva cemetery.  Cause of
death: diabetes & stroke.
They had 8 Children:
1)  Irvin Martin
     Married: Carrie Nelson.  They lived in Ida Grove, IA.
   Irvin was in World War I and was gassed with mustard gas.  He was in France for a time during
    the war. He died an early death due to the exposure to the gas.
   Irvin & Carrie's children:
     A)  William Martin
     B)   Jack Martin
     C)   Roy Martin
     D)  Winona Martin

2)  Floyd B. Martin
     Married: Mattie Thomas
     Floyd & Mattie's children:
     A) Erma Martin
     B) Helen Martin
     C) Doris Martin (dec)
     D) Arlene Martin
     E) Shirley Martin

3)  Elsie May Martin, b. Jun 7, 1894, Walnut Grove, MO.  Married:  Peter August Sierks, 1916, Sioux City, IA.

4)  Lela Martin
            Married  1)   Yank Thomas, who deserted her & their children.Divorced.
                                Children: A) Lois Thomas
                                              B) Gladys Thomas
            Married:  2)   Edward Bullock.  He was a good father & husband. They  moved to Stratford, IA, when the depression  got hard.
                                children   C)  Marjorie Bullock   
                                              D)   Vera Bullock
E)  Dolores Bullock

5)  Edith Martin, b.                   d.   Feb 7, 1930.  Married a Bornhalt.  She died during her pregnancy.

6)  Mildred Martin, b.                        Married:   Ellery (last name unknown). He was called "Spider".
                                Children: A)  Baby -  born with a cleft palate and double harelip & died in Iowa City Hospital after a                                                            second surgery.
                                                B)   Joyce  Married:  Harold Bozoni and had several more children.
                                                      They lived in Cherokee, IA.

7)  Infant - died (date unknown)

8)  Infant - died (date unknown)

Tuesday, January 27, 1949 Pioneer Record, Ida Grove:

Death claimed another Battle Creek resident when Hugo Schiernbeck died very suddenly from a heart attack in a Battle Creek restaurant Jan. 16.
Funeral services were held Jan. 19 at 2 p.m. in the Christensen Funeral Home. Rev. George Greisee officiated. Burial was in the Mount Hope cemetery.
Pallbearers were Mike Wolterman, Herbert Dykers, Charles Seehusen, Edwin Hargens, Herbert Harder and Hans Martens.
The funeral was public but through a misunderstanding was considered private by the community.
Hugo Roy Schiernbeck, son of Emma and John Schiernbeck, was born July 15, 1901, in Crawford County, Iowa. He was baptized in infancy and in June 1928 he was confirmed at the St. John's Lutheran church in Battle Creek of which he was a member when he died at the age of 47 years, 6 months, and 1 day.
Hugo moved with his parents to a farm near Ida Grove when he was 7 years old. Five years later they came to a farm near Battle Creek where they farmed for 28 years, moving to Battle Creek in March 1943.
His mother died the same night they moved to town and his father passed away in May 1947.
Since that time, Hugo lived for the most part, in the homeof his sister, Mrs. Edna Palm, from which he operated his farm.
He was always willing to help in time of need and will be greatly missed by his neighbors and friends.
His most enjoyable hours were spent with his nieces and nephews and he cared for them as they were his own.
He is survived by one brother, George; three sisters, Edna Palm, Clara Burk, and Hattie Roberson; four nieces, Mrs. Verdien Rossow, Phyllis Fick, Lois Fick, and Arliss Burk; three nephews, John Fick, Kenneth and Dennis Palm, all of Battle Creek.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters.
The dearest and the sweetest brother
One of the best whom God could lend.
Loving, gentle, thougthtful and true,
Always willing a kind act to do.
It is not tears at the moment shed
That tell how beloved is the soul that has fled
But tears through many a long night wept,
And loving remembrance fondly kept..

May 8, 1918, page 1, Ida County Pioneer:

5 Cases Fever in One Family
One Member of John Schiernbeck Family in Grant Twp. Dead From Scarlet Fever

Thelma, the ten year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Schiernbeck of 8 1/2 miles southeast of Battle Creek, died from scarlet fever last Saturday and was buried Monday at Schleswig. There were five children in this family sick at one time with scarlet fever and two nurses were employed. There are strong hopes that all the rest of the patients will pull through. Thelma had been sick for one week..

June 18, 1936 Ida Grove newspaper (There are some known name mispellings which I have posted correctly in my surname list):

Former Resident Expires on Coast
Detlef Schiernbeck, Son of Wulf Schiernbeck, Dies in Modesto, Calif.

Detlef Schiernbeck, a former resident of this community and son of Wulf Schiernbeck of Ida Grove, died at a hospital in Modesto, Calif., at 5 a.m. Monday, May 18, 1936.
He had been taken to the hospital on May 8 after a long illness and wasoperated on the 15th from which he failed to rally.
Mr. Schiernbeck was a native of Germany. He came to the United States at the age of 2 years and was the son of Wulf Schiernbeck and Catherin Grathers. He was born August 27, 1879 and lived to the age of 56 years, 8 months, and 21 days.
Ranching was his life work, having farmed in iowa, South Dakota, and for the last 10 years at Valley Home, Calif. On Feb. 25, 1902, he was united in marriage to Miss Louise Wolfer and to this union, one daughter was born, Mrs. Minnie Rieger.
Left to mourn are his devoted wife; his daughter, Mrs. Rieger; one grandson, Charles John Reiger; his father, Wulf
Schiernbeck; seven brothers and six sisters. The brothers living are John Schiernbeck of Battle Creek; August of Lodi, Calif.; William and Wulf of Watertown, S.D.; Herman and Frank of Ida Grove; and Chris of Arthur. Sisters living are Mrs. Dora Ehler, Mrs. Amanda Anderson, Mrs. Catherin Lynch all of Ida Grove; Mrs. Annie Haman of Woonsocket, S.D.; Mrs. Marie Haman of Schleswig; and Mrs. Louise Campbell of Des Moines, also a host of other relatives and friends.
Six of his nephews were pallbearers, Albert Stelck and Edward Schultz of Valley Home, Norbert Schiernbeck and Norman Rostead of Modesto, Peter Millegeave of Lodi and Roy Mason of Newman, Calif.
Last rites were held on Saturday in Oakdale with interment in the Valley Home cemetery.

February 13, 1944, page 1, Ida Grove newspaper (Dates don't correspond, I'm not sure which is incorrect):

Former Resident Dies Thursday
Wulf W. H. Schiernbeck, 66, died at the family residence in Watertown, S.D., at 11:15 a.m. Thursday, July 6, following an extended illness.

He was born January 31, 1878, in Holstein, Germany, the son of Wulf and Catherine Gradert Schiernbeck. At the age of 4 years he came to America with his parents who located in Crawford county, later moving to Ida county where they purchased a farm. Wulf lived there about three years.
He was united in marriage with Mathilda Shumaker March 11, 1901 in Ida county. In 1911 they moved to Hartford, S.D., adn in 1920 moved to Codington county, S.D., where they farmed 18 years. Six years they moved to Watertown. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith.
Survivors are his widow, eight daughters and four sons and 24 grandchildren. Also five sisters, Mrs. Louise Campbell, Des Moines; Mrs. Amanda Andresen and Mrs. Catherine Lynch, Ida Grove; Mrs. Mary Hamann and Mrs. Anna Hamann of Fulton, S.D.; and five brothers, John and Frank of Battle Creek; August, Lodi, Calif.;Herman and Chris of Ida Grove.
He was preceded in death by his eldest daughter and a grandson who both died last December. Also his parents, two brothers, Detlef and William, and a sister, Mrs. Dora Ehler.
Funeral services were held at the Lutheran church in Watertown, Monday at 2 p.m. Interment was in Mount Hope Cemetery at that place. Those attending from a distance were, Mr and Mrs Frank Schiernbeck, Mr and Mrs Herman Schiernbeck, Mr and Mrs Chris Schiernbeck, Mrs Catherine Lynch, John Schiernbeck, Mrs Edna Fick, Mr and Mrs Walter Burk of this community; Mrs. Detlef Schiernbeck, Modesto, Calif; Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hamann, Mitchell, S.D.; and Mr and Mrs Herman Hamann of Fulton, S.D.

June 3, 1937 Ida Grove Record:

Wulf Schiernbeck Nearly 87 Yrs. Old
Is Survived by 13 Children, 79 Grandchildren, 50 Great Grandchildren

Wulf Schiernbeck, one of Ida Grove's oldest residents, died Sunday morning of bronchial trouble and the infirmities of old age. He was in his eighty-seventh year. He had lived in Ida Grove for the past 30 years.
Mr. Schiernbeck had farmed in Crawford and Ida Counties. He was born in Oldenburg, Germany, July 28, 1850, the son of William and Margrith Schiernbeck. In early youth he was baptised in the Lutheran faith.
In 1869 he was married to Catherine Gradert and they came to America in 1882. They first lived in Crawford County and later moved to Ida County to the home farm and lived there for 20 years.
Fourteen children were born to Mr and Mrs Schiernbeck, 13 are living. A son, Detlef, died May 18, 1936. Mrs. Schiernbeck died March 8, 1932. The children surviving are: John of Battle Creek, Dora Ehler of Ida Grove, August of Lodi, Calif., William and Wulf of Watertown, S.D., Anna Hamann of Woonsocket, S.D., Mary Hamann of Schleswig, Herman of Ida Grove, Amanda Andresen of Ida Grove, Chris of Ida Grove, Katherine Lynch of Ida Grove, Loise Campbell of Des Moines and Frank of Ida Grove. August and William were unable to attend the funeral for their father.
One sister, Mrs. Detlef Olaf lives in Grand Forks, N.D. There are 79 grandchildren and 50 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Schiernbeck home on Taylor street witht the Rev. Mr. Renna of Schleswig officiating. Mrs. E. A. Swanke and Mrs. Grover Moore of Ida Grove sang. The pallbearers, grandsons of Mr. Schiernbeck were: Harry Hamann, Detlef (line cut off in copy) Hugo Ehler. Burial was in the Ida Grove cemetery..

August 26, 1937, page 12, Ida Grove newspaper:

Wm. Schiernbeck Dies at Watertown

The funeral of William Schiernbeck, former Ida county resident, was held at his home in Watertown, S.D., Tuesday afternoon. Iowa relatives attending the rites were: Mr. and Mrs. John Schiernbeck, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Schiernbeck, and their daughter LaVerne, Mrs. Howard Lynch and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schiernbeck of Ida Grove, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Campbell of Des Moines and Mrs. Ernest Hamann of Schleswig.
Mr. Schiernbeck and his family had lived in South Dakota for nearly 30 years. HIs widow and eight children, William Jr., Arthur, Bertha, Hattie, Ida, Florence, Esther, Robert survive. Two children, Amanda and Frances preceded their father in death.
Surviving brothers and sisters are: John of Battle Creek, Dora Ehler of Ida Grove, August of Lodi, Calif., Wulf of Watertown, S,D,; Anna Hamann of Woonsocket, S.D.; Mary Hamann of Schleswig; Herman of Ida Grove; Katherine Lynch of Ida Grove, Amanda Andresen of Ida Grove, Louise Campbell of Des Moines and Frank and Christ of Ida Grove.
He was born in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany in 1876 and came to the United States with his parents at the age of seven.
Mrs. Schiernbeck was formerly Miss Lena Wolfer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Wolfer, who lived in Grant township..

March 18, 1943, Page 7, Ida Grove newspaper:

Mrs. John Schiernbeck

Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon in Battle Creek for Mrs. John Schiernbeck, 69, who passes away suddenly Friday after suffering a heart attack. Fev. George Griesse, pastor of the Lutheran church, officiated.
Mrs. Schiernbeck, nee Emma Hamann, was born June 15, 1873, at Wolcott, Iowa.
In 1896, she was married to John Schiernbeck and they farmed southeast of Battle Creek. She was confirmed in the Lutheran faith in 1939.
Recently the Schiernbecks purchased a home in Battle Creek and moved Friday, the day of her death.
Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons, Hugo and George, three daughters, Mrs. Hattie Robersen and Mrs. Clara Burk, Battle Creek, and Mrs. Edna Palm, Danbury; her mother, Mrs. Pete Hamann, 95, a sister, Mrs. William Mohr, a brother, John Hamann, all of Schleswig; and many other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers were Paul Horstman, Emil Hargens, Ham Martens, Alfred Else, Ed Else, and Harry Seehusen. Burial was in the Schleswig cemetery. Christensen's Funeral Home was in charge.

May 8, 1947, page 1, Ida Grove newspaper:

John Schiernbeck of Battle Creek Commits Suicide

John Schiernbeck, 76, of Battle Creek committed suicide Sunday by drowning himself in a washing machine, according to John Christensen, coroner.
He was found about 9:30 Sunday morning by his son-in-law, Alfred Palm, when he stopped at the Schiernbeck home after taking his children to Sunday school.
Funeral services were held at the St. John Lutheran Church in Battle Creek Wednesday afternoon. Burial was at Schleswig..

March 31, 1932, page 3, Ida Grove newspaper:

In Memoriam

Mrs. Wulf Schiernbeck Sr.

Lay aside all her belongings,
She will never need them more;
She has gone to meet the angels
On that bright and happy shore.

She has gone from us forever,
She has climbed the golden stair,
She has gone to live with Jesus,
Forever over there.

When we see our own dear mother,
Full of tender love and care,
Taken from our embracing arms
How our aching hearts dispair.

Round about her grave we linger
Feeling 'tis so sad to go
And leave our dearest mother
Whom we loved and cherished so.

Dear Mother, how we miss thee,
How we loved thee none can tell;
But thou art gone to join the angels
And we must say farewell.
----
Mrs. Katerine Schiernbeck

Mrs. Katerine Schiernbeck, nee Gradert, was born March 8th, 1852 in Oldenburg, Germany.

September 15th, 1869 she married Wulf Schiernbeck, and they left Germany together, emigrating to America March 8, 1882. Fifteen children were born to her, one dying in infancy in Illinois, seven children were born in Germany and eight in America.
Those left to mourn her loss are John Schiernbeck, Battle Creek; Doris Ehler, Ida Grove; Herman Schiernbeck, Ida Grove; Amanda Andresen, Ida Grove; Christ Schiernbeck, Ida Grove; Katherine Lynch, Battle Creek; Marie Hamann. Frank Schiernbeck. Farther away live August Schiernbeck, Lodi, Calif.; Detlef Schiernbeck, Valley Home, Calif.; Wulf Schiernbeck, Watertown, S.D.; William Schiernbeck, Watertown, S.D.; Louise Campbell, Des Moines; Anna Hamann, Wessington Spgs., S.D.. She also leaves 75 grandchildren and 43 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her husband, one sister, Mrs. Fred Claussen, Ashton, S.D., and one sister and three brothers in Germany. One sister passed away last summer.
Mrs. Schiernbeck lived six years in Crawford County, 20 years on the home farm in Ida county and 25 years in Ida Grove, where she passed away.
During her years of good health she was very active, industrious, and home loving. Her kind acts were performed during pioneer days, actiong both as nurse and good neighbor. Many miles would she walk to perform a kind act in case of sickness or if a neighbor should be in need. Her thoughts were constantly of others even to the last. She suffered for the last 10 years, but never thought of herself.
She passed away March 8, 1932, on her birthday, bringing her life to exactly 80 years.
May God, in His mercy and grace comfort those who mourn her loss. She was baptised and confirmed in Germany, and attended that church as ling as her health permitted.
The funeral was held Friday, March 11 at the house in Ida Grove, Rev. K. Kielhorn in charge. Burial in the cemetery at Ida Grove.


March 10, 1932 Ida Grove newspaper:

Expired on her 80th Birthday
Mrs. Wulf Schiernbeck, Sr., Victim Tuesday of Short Illness with Pneumonia

Death came to Mrs. Wulf Schiernbeck, a venerable resident of Ida Grove, on her eightieth birthday, Tuesday, March 8. Her demise took place at 7:30 o'clock that evening after an illness of bronchial pneumonia starting last Friday. Mrs. Schiernbeck had been gradually failing for some time and had no resistance to offer against the encroachments of the dread malady.
Her funeral will be held Friday, March 11 at teh late home on Taylor street, at two o'clock. Rev. Mr. Keilhorn of Schleswig will be the officiating pastor. Interment will be in Ida Grove cemetery.
Mrs. Schiernbeck was a native of Germany and exactly fifty years ago this month, she and her husband left Holstein, Germany to come to America. They arrived in Chicago, April 1, 1882 and came to Crawford County the same year, where they resided six years. They moved into Ida county in 1888 when Mr. Schiernbeck purchased Fairview farm, six miles south of Ida Grove. Here it was no uncommon sight to see ten members of the family plowing or doing field work on the large acresage at the same time.
Mrs. Schiernbeck is survived by her husband, who will be eighty-two years old next July and by fourteen children: John of Battle Creek; August of Lodi, California; William and Wulf Jr. of Watertown, S.D.; David of Valley Home, Calif., Herman, Chris, and Frank of Ida Grove; Mrs. Dora Ehler of Ida Grove; Mrs. Anna Hamann of Woonsocket, S.D.; Mrs. May Hamann of Ida Grove; Mrs. Tena Lynch of Ida Grove; Mrs. Amanda Andresen of Ida Grove; Mrs. Louise Campbell of Ames. There are seventy-five grandchildren and 43 great grandchildren..

March 11, 1948, page 5, Ida Grove newspaper:

Albert A. Andresen, son of Henry Andresen and wife, Catherine, nee. Bock; was born Sept. 1, 1877 at Gladbrook, Iowa, and died at his home in Ida Grove March 1, 1948 at the age of 70 years and 6 months. Death was caused by cerebral hemorrhage.
On October 9, 1907, Mr. Andresen was united in marriage with Amanda Schiernbeck at Schleswig. This marriage was blessed with three sons and one daughter. One son, who died in infancy and one brother Ernest, preceded him in death. His passing is mourned by his widow, his sons, Robert and Harvey of Ida Grove, his daughter Mrs. Viola Paulsen of Battle Creek, four grandchildren, three brothers, Herman of Ida Grove, Bernhardt of Oto, Julius of Santa Monica, Calif., two sisters, Dora and Ella Bielenberg of Schleswig, and numerous other relatives and friends.
After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Andresen started farming in Garfield twp., Ida County, continuing in that occupation until 1920 when Mr. Andresen sold out later, however, he purchased a farm in Logan Twp. and lived there until ill health forced him to retire in 1941. He moved to the town of Ida Grove and resided here until his death.
Mr. Andresen became a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church July 11, 1937, he was baptised and confirmed in the Lutheran faith by Pastor E.C. Zschoche. Ill health kept him from frequent church attendence in his last few years. The Cross of Christ, which we exalt during these days of Lent brought comfort to him, when two nights before his death, after a confession of sins, he received the Lord's body and blood for the remission of his sins. We confidently hope that on March 1, when many people change their earthly residences, Mr. Andresen also changed his earthly residence for one of the mansions above, which Jesus has procured through the Cross of Calvary.
Funeral services were held Thursday, March 4 at 1:30 p.m. at Moore & Christensen funeral home and at 2 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran church with Rev. C.H. Pauling officiating. He used as his text "God forbid that I Should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ." Mrs. Irma Wissink and Virginia Boggs sang "Abide With Me" and "In The Cross of Christ I Glory."
Burial was in the Ida Grove cemetery. Pall bearers were Ed Pilcher, Arthur L. Johnson, L.V. Overholtzer, Kenneth Woods, A.R. Krick, Adolph Krager, Amos Paulsen and Elwood Hedrick.

June 23, 1938, page 1, Ida Grove newspaper:

Resided 44 Years Within Ida County
Death Claims Mrs. Richard Ehler Saturday After Extended Illness

Mrs. Richard Ehler, a resident of Ida Grove over twenty-seven years, passed away at her home on Taylor Street at 8 o'clock Saturday evening, June 18 after an extended illness.
Dora Schiernbeck, daughter of Mr and Mrs Wulf Schiernbeck, was born October 2, 1872 in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. She was the second child in a family of 15 children. When she was nine years old, her parents came to America, arriving in Chicago, April 1, 1882. They remained there about four months, and moved to Schleswig, in time to do some work in the fields in the late summer months of that year.
She was married to Richard Ehler of Grant township June 15, 1894. This union was blessed with six children, two sons and four daughters, all of whom survive. Mr and Mrs Ehler spent the first 17 years of their married life on a farm. In February 1911, they retired and moved to Ida Grove. Mr Ehler passed away August 27, 1935. Since then she, with her son Matt have resided here.
Mrs. Ehler was baptised and confirmed in the Lutheran church in Grant township when she was an adult. She was also a member of the ladies aid and took a lively interest in both. She attended servies and the meetings of the aid until it was physically impossible for her to do so. After she was no longer able to get about, she did not lose interest in her church. She gladly listened to sermons read to her and welcomed spoken prayers. She drew strength from Holy communion privately given.
The illness of Mrs. Ehler dates back about three years, and made its first serious attack about a month after her husband's death. She submitted to a number of treatments and to several operations, but it was a losing fight for life. Since March, she has been bedfast most of the time. Complications developed during the last few weeks and she failed visibly. Last Friday morning she seemed to realize the seriousness of her condition and called for all of her children. It was but a day later that she fell asleep, at the age of 65 years, 8 months and 16 days.
She leaves to mourn her death two dons: Hugo and Matt; four daughters: Mrs. Caroline Jensen, Mrs. Louise Sass of Eda Grove; Mrs. Amanda Hemer of Arthur, and Mrs. Katherine Harding of Kansas City, MO. There are also 14 grandchildren, 6 brothers and 5 sisters; John Schiernbeck, Battle Creek; August Schiernbeck, Lodi, Calif.; Wulf Schiernbeck, Watertown, S.D.; Herman, Chris and Frank of Ida Grove; Mrs. Anna Hamann, Woonsocket, S.D.; Mrs. Louise Campbell, Des Moines; Mrs. Mary Hamann, Schleswig; Mrs. Amanda Andresen and Mrs. Catherine Lynch of Ida Grove, and a number of other immediate relatives.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church with Rev. E.C. Zachoche officiating. The funeral was under the direction of Moore Bros., and interment was made in Ida Grove cemetery. Pall bearers were: Albert Jensen, LeRoy Sass, Roy and Earl Hemer, Vernon Ehler and Harvey Andresen.

Roy Charles Hoffman, age 92, born on October 27, 1906 in Ida Grove, Iowa, died on July 26, 1999 in Palm Coast, Florida. After attending college in Iowa, he moved to Washington, D.C. in 1927. He was appointed to the Capitol Police Force and graduated from George Washington University in 1931. He then graduated from the National Law School at George Washington University in 1940. During W.W. II, he served as a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy. In addition to military service, his 35 year, U.S. Government career included assignments at the Pentagon, FBI and the Small Business Administration. He retired in 1965, and moved to West Palm Beach, Florida where he became a Life-Deacon of the First Baptist Church of Palm Beach. He was also a founder of the Men's Senior Golf Associations at the PGA and JDM Country Clubs. He was also the owner of a real estate brokerage in Palm Beach.
He is survived by his wife of sixty-five years, Verne Dunn Hoffman, formerly of Fremont, Nebraska and his daughter, Dr. Pamela Hoffman Silvain of Ormond Beach, Florida. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Bradley A. Johnson and Suzanne M. Johnson of San Francisco.

                    To The Memory of Mother
                          Frances Warnock

    On March 23, 1823, in the little village of Sandfield, near Belfast,
Ireland, Frances Kennedy was born; there her childhood and youth were spent;
it was there she met Richard Warnock to whom she was married November 21,
1845.  Early in 1846 they came to America and located in Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania. There for eight years they made their home and there three
children were born, one of whom died in infancy.
    In 1854 they came west, settling on a farm near Farley, Dubuque County,
Iowa.  There six children were born, all of whom survive her except Samuel,
who died in Battle Creek, Iowa, in 1890.  In 1871, she and the family came
farther west, crossing the state of Iowa by wagons and settling in Ida County
near what is now Battle Creek (at that time there was no town or railroad
where Battle Creek now stands). and there she lived until some 12 years ago
when she left the farm to live with her children, her husband having died in
1884.
    Hers was a quiet life and she, a great student of the Bible, and in the
twilight of life as old age crept on and as the candle burned lower and
lower, it was her support and strength.  Her Bible and her thoughts of hours
spent in the long ago filled her little work until April 22, 1908, when the
soft warm air was laden with the sweet incense of springtime and all nature
was budding into new life.  After rounding out more than four score and five
years, the summons came and she was taken to those loved ones who had gone on
before and whom she so longed to be with.
    Mrs. Warnock succumbed to the deadly disease, cancer, in the early
morning hours April 22, 1908. Mrs. Warnock was the daughter of Charles
Kennedy and Margaret Warren Kennedy. Mrs. Warnock leaves her beloved children
David, Frank, James, George, Lowry, William and the only girl, Margaret.
    To you mother there was not death, to you there was no grave, only a
shadow through which you could see peace and rest. To you the Bible which,
you so faithfully read hold not promise of doubt, but redemption.  To you
there was not fear of the future, all was shining hope, a childish confidence
of reward of work well done, and we confidently believe your faith has been
verified.  If not, surely life is not worth the living. You cannot come back
to us again dear mother, but there is much in the thought that we can go to
you. We know you would not care for a eulogy, but we feel it is but fitting
that we give some small tribute to you from all  those loved ones left
behind.
   
Submitted by Lorraine Miller, P. O. Box 455, Millington, TN 38083

DATE: Feb 02 2001

Lyle Willis Eads, 82, a retired inspector for Naval Sea Systems Command, died Saturday, May 8, 1999, in Maryland.
Mr. Eads was born in Ida Grove, Iowa. He came to Brevard County, Florida in 1989 from Virginia.
He was a Navy veteran and retired as a commander after 30 years of service. A prisoner of the Japanese during World War II, he wrote and published a book, Survival Amidst the Ashes, about his experiences.
He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Masons, Sojourners, Order of the Purple Hearts and American Legion.
Survivors include his wife, Laura Eads of Melbourne, Florida; daughters, Diane Trautman of Mechanicsville, Md., and Mary Ellen Michaeliois of Honolulu; brother, William Eads of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; sisters, Patricia Hunt of Sacramento, Calif., and Jeanne Anderson of Seattle; and four grandchildren.
Florida Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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Thursday, August 29, 1935, page 1, Ida Grove newspaper:

Richard Ehler in Eternal Slumber
Cerebral Attack Last Friday Proves Fatal in Few Days. Funeral Today.

Richard Ehler, a citizen of Ida Grove for nearly 25 years, expired at his home in this city Tuesday afternoon, August 27 at 2:40 p.m. Mr. Ehler was stricken without warning by a cerebral attack last Friday morning. He was found by a member of the family in the bathroom in an unconscious condition. He remained in that condition, gradually becoming weaker, until death relieved him. He had attained the age of 65 years and 3 days.
Richard Ehler, one of six children of Mr and Mrs Matthew Ehler, was born August 24, 1870 at Bojendorf, Island of Fehmarn, Germany. He was recieved into membership of the Lutheran church through holy baptism and later also through the solemn rite of confirmation, while in the land of his birth. At the age of 23 he and his father immigrated to the United States, and made their residence in Grant township, Ida County. His mother had died when he was four years old.
On June 15, 1894 he entered the bonds of holy wedlock with Dora Schiernbeck. Until 1911 when they moved to Ida Grove, they resided on a farm in Grant township.
Mr. Ehler never enjoyed perfect health. About 22 years ago he underwent a very serious operation from which he apparently recovered, but two years later he again became very ill and from this illness he has suffered more or less for twenty years.
He leaves to mourn his death his wife, six children: Mrs. Caroline Jensen, Hugo Ehler, Mrs. Louisa Sass, Matthew Ehler, all of Ida Grove; Mrs. Amanda Hemer of Arthur; and Mrs. Katherine Harding of Sioux City; fourteen grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. Mathilda Scheel, who live in Germany.
Services will be condurcted at the home iat 1:30 Thursday afternoon and at St. Paul's Lutheran Church at 2 o'clock. Pall bearers will be Peter Meyer, John Rehse, Matt Knudsen, Emil Schneider, William Else, and Theodore Greenwald.

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EDNA PALM
: November 4, 1993 newspaper clipping:

Funeral services for Edna Palm, 87, of Danbury, were at 10:30 a.m. Friday in St. John's Lutheran Church in Battle Creek. She died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 1993, at a Sioux City hospital.
The Rev. Donald H. Winterrowd officiated, with burial in Mount Hope Cemetery at Battle Creek. The Christensen-Ciha Funeral Home of Battle Creek was Funeral in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Palm was born March 8, 1906, in Crawford county, the daughter of John and Emma (Hamann) Schiernbeck. She grew up in Ida county and was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. She married Ernest Fick in February 1927. They farmed in Ida and Woodbury counties. He died in June 1936.
She married Arnold Palm in February 1940. They farmed in Woodbury County. He died in June 1959. She continued to farm and care for foster children in her home until retiring in 1970.
Mrs. Palm was a lifelong member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Battle Creek.
Survivors include: two daughters, Phyllis Fick of Danbury and Lois Collins of Mapleton; three sons, John Fick of Danbury, Ken Palm of Kingwood, Texas and Dennis Palm of Grand Island, Nebraska; a foster son, Larry Eberly of Cherokee; 10 grandchildren; two foster grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a great-great granddaughter; and two nieces, Arlene Rossow and Arliss Boger, both of Battle Creek.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, infant Hugo, Hugo and George Schiernbeck; four sisters, Lena and Selma Schiernbeck, Hattie Roberson and Clara Burk; and a son-in-law, Marvin Collins..



Detlef Johann Schiernbeck
Detlef Johann Schiernbeck, 68, of Ida Grove, died Friday, June 13, 1980, in Horn Memorial Hospital at Ida Grove of a brief illness.
Services were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Christensen Funeral Home at Ida Grove. The Rev. John Latta officiating, with burial in the Ida Grove cemetery.
Mr. Schiernbeck had entered the hospital for surgery June 8.
He was born July 4, 1911. On Dec. 4, 1913 he was baptized in Grant township of Ida County. He was the son of Herman and Elsie (Petersen) Schiernbeck and lived his entire life in the Ida Grove area.
He was a retired farmer and also worked for the county and for the railroad.
Survivors include three sisters(I believe this should say daughters)Mrs. Dorothy Fick of Ida Grove, Mrs. Marie Schiernbeck of Cedar Hills, Texas, and Mrs. Hilda Swink of Battle Creek.
He also is survived by six nephews and two nieces. His parents and one sister, Mrs. Elsie Engelking, preceded him in death..

December 7, 1972 Ida Grove newspaper:
Services Held Dec. 1 for Mrs. Roberson

Funeral services were held Friday morning, December 1, at the St. John's Lutheran Church in Battle Creek for Mrs. Clemens Roberson. Rev. Roger Leenerts officiated at the service and burial was in the Mt. Hope Cemetery. Mrs. Roberson died at the Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove November 29.
Mrs. Roberson was the former Hattie Schiernbeck. She was born January 26, 1903, at Schleswig. On December 20, 1933, she married Clem Roberson at Sioux City.
Among the survivors are the widower; and sisters, Mrs. Edna Palm of Danbury and Mrs. Clara Burk of Battle Creek..

April 25, 1946, page 5, Pioneer Record of Ida Grove, Iowa:
Lena Schiernbeck

Funeral services were held Saturday, April 13 at 2 p.m. for Mrs. Lena Schiernbeck in St. Martin's Lutheran church, Watertown, S.D. Rev. W.T. Meier, pastor of that church officiating and burial was in the family lot in Mount Hope cemetery.
Lena Welfer, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Welfer of Ida Grove, was born at Dunlap, July 7, 1875 and died at ther home in Watertown Thursday afternoon, April 11, after a long illness, since 1920. At the time of her death she had reached the age of 70 years, nine months, and four days.
When she was six months old she moved with her parents and two sisters Frieda, 3, and Anna, 5, to Crawford county where her parents bought land and made their home ten miles south of Ida Grove.
When she was 14 years of age she confirmed in Trinity Lutheran Church by Rev. Martin Herman. On February 25, 1898 she was united in marriage with William Schiernbeck Sr., the marriage ceremony being performed by Rev. Fred Schug. In 1903 her parents went to live in Vally Home, Calif., but Mrs. Schiernbeck and her family remained in Iowa. For 15 years they lived near Ida Grove and in 1913 the family moved to South Dakota and lived west of Sioux Falls eight years. In 1921 the Schiernbeck family moved to Codington county and made their home on a farm nine miles southeast of Watertown where they resided 17 years.
Her husband passed away on August 22, 1937 and following his death Mrs. Schiernbeck lived for one year on the Ed Evans farm five miles east of Watertown, where Mrs. Anna McKinney cared for her, and later came with her to Watertown where she has since made her home.
She is survived by two sons, William C. Schiernbeck Jr., of Castlewood and Arthur Schiernbeck, Battle Creek, Iowa; five daughters, Mrs. Ida Smith, Clear Lake; Mrs. Bertha White, Watertown; Mrs. Florence Kleveter, Goodwin; Mrs. Esther Greskrevte, Willow Lake; and Mrs. Hattie Haider of Watertown. Also three sisters, Mrs. August Schiernbeck of Lodi, Calif., Mrs. Minnie Stelck and Louise Schiernbeck of Valley Home, Calif.; one brother, Carl Wolfer, Valley Home, Calif.; and 14 grandchildren.
Besides her parents and husband she was preceded by one son, Robert who died at the age of 21 years; three daughters, Frances, who passed away at the age of 19 years, Amanda who was 13 months old and Ella who was four months and by four sisters and two brothers.
A sum of money given in memory of Mrs. Schiernbeck was placed in a memorial fund by St. Martin's ladies aid at Watertown, S.D. and St. Paul's ladies aid of Clear Lake, S.D.
Relatives attending the services from a distance were, Arthur Schiernbeck, Battle Creek; Mr. and Mrs. Herman Hamann, Fuller, S.D.; and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hamann of Mitchell, S.D..

Thursday, March 5, 1931 Pioneer Record in Ida Grove, Iowa:
Funeral Services of Frances Schiernbeck

Miss Francis Schiernbeck, after an illness of nearly a year, passed away at the hospital in Watertown, S.D., Monday morning, Feb. 16. Frances had made many friends in the community in which the family lived, as she possessed traits which endeared her to all with whom she came in contact. She bore up under her illness in a very calm manner and was ready to go when the final summons came.
Funeral services for Miss Schiernbeck were held at St. Martin's Lutheran church in Watertown, Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 18 with Rev. W.T. Meier in charge. Burial was made at Mt. Hope cemetery.
Pallbearers were Mark Wagner, Fred Haider, Frank Haider, Arthur Tesch, Theodore Tesch, Glenn Smith. The choir sang three songs, "Nearer My God To Thee", "Asleep in Jesus", and "What a Friend We Have in Jesus."
Frances Schiernbeck was born Sept. 4, 1911 at Anthon, Iowa. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Schiernbeck, five sisters, Mrs. Thomas White of Watertown, Mrs. Roland Smith of Clear Lake, Miss Hattie, Miss Florence and Miss Esther Schiernbeck who live at home; and three brothers, William, Arthur, and Robert.
Relatives from out of town who attended the services included Mr. and Mrs. John Schiernbeck of Ida Grove, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Schiernbeck of Ida Grove and Mr. and Mrs. Herman Hammon and daughter, Nina of Woonsocket.
Miss Schiernbeck was baptized in the Lutheran church at Ida Grove. she was brought by her parents to South Dakota at the age of 17 months and lived on a farm nine miles southeast of Watertown. She went to the public school at Watertown and completed the eighth grade at the age of 13. She was confirmed by Rev. William Sauer in St. Martin's Lutheran church at the age of 15.

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NAME: Jerry Riessen
EMAIL: JRiessen@aol.com
DATE: Mar 03 2001

John Edwin Abbe, 56, was buried in Ida Grove Cemetery Wednesday afternoon following services at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Martin Leedahl officiating.
Mr. Abbe died Sunday, July 23, 1961 at the Battle Creek Hospital.
Born in Grant Township, Ida County, Iowa May 21, 1905 to William and Minnie Spahn Abbe. He married Rosetta A. Riessen, January 5, 1935 in Battle Creek. They lived on farms in the vicinity until 1948 and resided in Ida Grove since.
Survivors include the widow; his mother, Mrs. Minnie Abbe, Battle Creek; and two brothers, Elmer of Ida Grove, and Herbert of Phoenix, Arizona.

July 13, 1967, Ida County Pioneer Record
Mrs. Herman H. Schiernbeck

Funeral services for Mrs. Herman H. Schiernbeck were held at the Christensen Funeral Home in Ida Grove Monday afternoon with the Rev. Howard Duklow officiating.
Mrs. Elsie Margaret (Petersen) Schiernbeck was born November 25, 1888 in Hayes Township, Ida County, Iowa. She was the daughter of John H. and Dora Petersen. She reached the age of 78 years, 7 months, and 5 days. When a small child she moved with her parents to Jackson County, Iowa. She received her education there and returned to Ida County.
On March 11, 1908 she was united in marriage to Herman H. Schiernbeck. To this union were born four daughters and one son. Dorothy (Mrs. Ferdinand Fick) of Ida Grove, Detlef J. at home, Marie (Mrs. Leslie Schiernbeck) of Omaha, Hilda (Mrs. Ray Swink) of Danbury, and Elsie L. (Mrs. Dietrich Engelking) of Battle Creek.
Mr and Mrs Schiernbeck lived in Ida county except for two years when they lived in Ricketts in Crawford County. In 1954 they sold their farm and moved to their present home in Ida Grove. Her hobbies were her garden and flowers. On March 11, 1958 Mr. and Mrs. Schiernbeck celebrated their 50th anniversary. Mr. Schiernbeck passed away October 13, 1962. Mrs. Schiernbeck cared for her husband faithfully during his illness.
On July 30, 1966 Mrs. Schiernbeck broke her hip. Since then she was in the hospital and passed away June 30 at Morningside Nursing home. Besides her children Mrs. Schiernbeck also leaves 8 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, two sisters: Mrs. Clara Mohr of Bellvue, Iowa and Mrs. Esther Huebner of Sabula, Iowa, one brother George Petersen of Green Island, Nebraska, and one aunt, Mrs. Bena Gruhn of Sabula. Preceding her in death were her husband, parents, three brothers, and one grandchild..



December 5, 1963 Ida Grove newspaper:

Rites Held for Mrs. C. Lynch

Funeral services were held Saturday, November 30 for Mrs. Catherine Lynch, 73, who died at her home in Ida Grove on November 27. She was a lifelong resident of Ida County.
Mrs. Lynch was born Catherine Schiernbeck on March 5, 1890 in Ida County. She married Howard Lynch on December 16, 1911.
Surviving are the widower, 4 children, 12 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, 4 sisters, and 3 brothers..



February 2, 1967, Ida Grove newspaper:

Services Tuesday For Howard Lynch
Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at the Methodist church in Ida Grove for Howard Lynch, 76, of Ida Grove.
Rev. Worthie Usher officiated the services and burial was in the Ida Grove Cemetery under the direction of the Christensen Funeral Home.
Mr. Lynch died Saturday in a Sioux City hospital.
Survivors include a son, Delas of Battle Creek; three daughters, Mrs. Marsha Haakinson of Hitchcock, S.D., Mrs. Catherine Klein of Fort Dodge and Mrs. Betty Lou Beck of Storm Lake; a sister, Mrs. Hazel Curry of California; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

February 8, 1940, Ida County Pioneer, page 1

Young Mother Kills Self At Battle Creek

Mrs. Arthur Schiernbeck, 26, wife of a farmer living south of Battle Creek, died late Monday afternoon from a self inflicted bullet wound in the upper abdomen.
Her husband dound her and called for aid. Dr. G.S. Millice of Battle Creek was summoned but she was dead upon his arrival at the scene of the tragedy. No inquist was ordered by John Christensen, county coroner.
No motive was given by the family for the suicide. She leaves two small sons - one a baby of six months.
Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the First Presbyterian church with Rev. A.F. Rumbaugh officiating.

September 2, 1965 Ida Grove newspaper, page 1

Chris Schiernbeck Rites Wednesday

Funeral services will be held at Christensen Funeral Home Thursday, 2 p.m. for Chris Schiernbeck, 77, former Ida Grove farmer who died Sunday at the Schaller Nursing Home.
Rev. Herbert Bryant of Schaller will be in charge and burial will be in the Ida Grove cemetery.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Walter Nielsen of Arthur; two brothers, including Frank of Battle Creek; four sisters including Mrs. Amanda Andreason of Ida Grove..



November 14, 1968 Ida Grove newspaper:

Rites Held for Frank R. Schiernbeck

Rev. Harry Dailey officiated at funeral services in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Nov. 11, for Frank R. Schiernbeck, 73 of Battle Creek. Burial was in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. Rosary was recited Nov. 10, at the Christensen Funeral Home. Mr. Schiernbeck died Nov. 8, at the Battle Creek Hospital.
Frank Schiernbeck was born March 21, 1895 in Grant Township. In 1916 he married Nellie Obrecht. She preceded him in death.
Survivors include five daughters, one son, one brother, four sisters, eleven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Area survivors include daughters, Frances at home and Mrs. Lorraine Hayward of Ida Grove; son, Bernard of Battle Creek; and a sister, Mrs. Amanda Andresen of Ida Grove.

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Memorial services for Randall Dale Schiernbeck, 23, of Storm Lake, were at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Barker Funeral Home at Holstein. He died Saturday, June 8, 1985, in a fire at his home in Storm Lake.
The Rev. Charles Henry of the United Methodist Church in Holstein officiated. The body was cremated.
Mr. Schiernbeck was born Dec. 31, 1961, in Atlantic. He attended various schools in Iowa prior to enlisting in the US Marine Corps in 1980. He received his General Education diploma while in the service and attained the rank of corporal, serving in the audio television production area. He was discharged in 1984 and had been employed at Iowa Beef Processors Inc., in Storm Lake.
Mr. Schiernbeck was a member of the United Methodist Church in Garner.
Survivors include: his mother, Mrs. Richard (Armeda) Dawson of Des Moines; two brothers, Richard Lee of Okinawa and Robert Allen of Holstein; and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Tillie Miller of Sheldon..

1979 paper:

Elsie Louise (Schiernbeck) Engelking, 49, of Battle Creek died Saturday, August 11 in a Sioux City hospital after a long illness at the age of 49 years, 8 months, and 21 days.
Services were at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, August 15 in the Presbyterian Church in Battle Creek. The Rev. John M. Latta officiated with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery under the direction of the Christensen Funeral Home of Battle Creek.
Mrs. Engelking, the former Elsie Louise Schiernbeck, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Schiernbeck, was born November 21, 1929 in Hayes township, Ida county.
She received her education in the Ida County schools.
On November 26, 1949 she was married to Dietrich Engelking. On November 26, 1974 they celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary.
Elsie Louise lived and worked all her life in and around the Battle Creek and Ida Grove area until her health failed.
Preceding her in death were her infant son Dennis Dean and her parents.
She is survived by her husband; three sons, David Allen and Darrell Dean of Houston, Texas and Darwin Lee and one daughter, Darnelle (Mrs. Ed Peterson) of Battle Creek; two grandchildren, Allen and Jason Engelking; a brother Detlef Schiernbeck of Ida Grove; and three sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Fick of Ida Grove, Mrs. Marie Schiernbeck of Omaha and Mrs. Hilda Swink, Battle Creek..

August 7, 1975 Ida Grove Newspaper:
Ferdinand Fick

Ferdinand C. Fick, son of Heinrich and Dora Flett Fick, was born on February 8, 1910 on the Isle of Fehmarn, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. He passed away at the Horn Memorial Hospital on July 31, 1975.
He attended the school and learned the butchering trade in Germany. At the age of 18 he came to the United States in May 1928 and followed that career.
He married Dorothy Schiernbeck, August 15, 1934 at Battle Creek. The couple started farming in the Ida Grove area. In 1950 they moved to their farm and lived there 22 years.
In October 1972 they moved to Ida Grove and retired because of ill health. He was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church.
It was a big thrill for him when his brother Heinz came from Germany to visit and was here one month. He left June 16th.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; a son Eugene W. of Ida Grove, his daughter-in-law; two grandchildren, Laura Jean and Matthew William; three brothers, Hans of Battle Creek, Heinz and Walter of Germany and one sister, Elli Plambeck of Germany, several nieces and nephews.
His father, mother, brother, and one sister preceded him.
Funeral services were held August 2 at 2 o'clock at the St. Paul Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Alfred Pautsch officiating. Burial was in the Ida Grove cemetery with the Christensen Funeral Home in charge..


April 2, 1981 Ida Grove newspaper:
Mrs. Raphael "Ray" (Hilda) Swink

Mrs. Raphael "Ray" (Hilda) Swink, 66, of Battle Creek, died Wednesday, March 25, 1981, in Horn Memorial Hospital at Ida Grove after a long illness.
Services were at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the First United Presbyterian Church at Battle Creek. The Rev. Brad Braley officiated, with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery under the direction of the Christensen Funeral Home of Battle Creek.
Mrs. Swink, the former Hilda Anna Schiernbeck, was born Jan. 12, 1915, in Grant Township of Ida county.
She was married June 29, 1935 at Sac City. Mr. Swink died Dec. 9, 1975, at Ida Grove.
Mrs. Swink was a homemaker and an employee of the Midwest Industries Chalet.
Survivors include: a son, Herman of Omaha; a daughter, Mrs. Leon (Jeanette) McDermott of Charles City; two sister, Mrs. Dorothy Fick of Ida Grove and Mrs. Marie Schiernbeck of Omaha; and six grandchildren..

December 18, 1975 Ida County Pioneer Record:
Rapheal E. Swink

Rapheal E. Swink, 71, Battle Creek, died Dec. 9, 1975, at the Horn Memorial hospital in Ida Grove.
Mr. Swink, a resident of Battle Creek for 40 years, was a retired farmer. He was born Dec. 28, 1903 at Perryville, Mo., the son of Peter Swink and Laura Miles.
He married Hilda Schiernbeck June 29, 1935, at Sac City. She survives.
Besides the widow survivors include: a son Herman of Omaha, Nebr., and a daughter Mrs. Leon (Jeanette) McDermott, Charles City, three brothers Albert Swink, McHenry, Ill.; Miles Swink, St. Louis, Mo.; and Hadley Swink, also of Illinois; also three sisters, Opel Burrow, St. Louis, Mo.; Mrs. Ceal Bewer, Brewer, Mo.; and Mrs. Sylvester Hutchins, Warrenton, Mo. And six grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 12 at the Presbyterian Church in Battle Creek, with the Rev. D. Stanley Tyner officiating. Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Battle Creek..


October 21, 1976 Ida Grove newspaper:
Clara Dorothy Burk

Clara Dorothy Burk, 66, of Battle Creek, died Oct. 17, 1976 in Horn Memorial Hospital at Ida Grove.
Services were at 10:30 a.m., Oct. 19 in the St. John Lutheran Church of Battle Creek. The Rev. Walter Teske officiated, with burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery of Battle Creek. Christensen Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Burk was a lifetime resident of the Battle Creek community. The daughter of John Schiernbeck and Emma Hamman was born June 6, 1910 on a farm south of Ida Grove and spent her life as a homemaker.
She married Walter C. Burk on April 21, 1926 at her parent's home south of Battle Creek.
Survivors include: two children, Mrs. Verdien (Arlene) Rossow of Battle Creek, and Mrs. DaWayne Boger of Battle Creek; one sister, Mrs. Edna Palm of Danbury; and five grandchildren.
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October 14, 1982, Ida County Pioneer Record:
Walter C. Burk

Services for Walter C. Burk, 80, of Battle Creek were at 10:30 am last Friday at St. John's Lutheran Church in Battle Creek. The Rev. Donald Winterrowd officiated. Burial was in the Mount Hope cemetery under the direction of the Christensen Funeral home in Battle Creek.
Mr. Burk died Tuesday, Oct. 5, 1982, at Horn Memorial hospital in Ida Grove.

He was born June 18, 1902 on a farm southeast of Battle Creek and was a lifelong resident. He married Clara Schiernbeck April 21, 1926 at Battle Creek. They retired from farming in 1967 and moved to town. Mrs. Burk did Oct. 17, 1976 at Ida Grove.
Mr. Burk is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Verdien (Arlene) Rossow and Mrs. DaWayne (Arliss) Boger, both of Battle Creek; a brother, Harley of Ida Grove; a sister, Mrs. Herbert (Alice) Ketelsen of Denver, Colo.; five grandchildren and a great grandson.

Pioneer Record, Ida Grove, Iowa
November 4, 1937

Mother of World War Hero is Gone
Mrs. P.L. McNamara, Resident Ida County 46 Years, Ill Past Year

Mrs. P.L. McNamara, mother of Lieut. Leo. P. McNamara, for whom the American Legion post here was named, died Friday at 6:45 a.m.
For more than a year she had been without the use of her legs, following paralysis and Monday last week her condition became serious. She was in her seventieth year.
Funeral services for Mrs. McNamara were held at Sacred Heart church Tuesday at 10 a.m. She was buried in the Catholic cemetery.
She was the third daughter of Patrick and Bridget Gallagher and was born Jan. 18, 1867 in Galena, Ill. Her parents came from Killarney, Ireland.
Mr. and Mrs. McNamara were married at LeMars, Jan. 24, 1891 and she has lived for the last 46 years in Ida county. Her husband died Oct. 24, 1929. Her son, Leo. was killed in action in the World war, Oct 16, 1918.
She was a life long member of the Altar Society of Sacred Heart church, a Gold Star mother and an earnest church worker.
Her surviving children are Mrs. P.J. McDermott, Sioux Falls, S.D. Mrs. Bryce Vollmar, Holstein' Mrs. A.W. Macklem, Muscatine; William and Frank of Miami, Fla.; and Ruth and Jennie at home. There are 11 grandchildren.
Those from a distance attending Mrs. McNamara's funeral were: Mrs. Carl Sherman, Minneapolis; Mr. and Mrs. P.J. McDermott and children, Mark, Helen, Phillip and Jerome, Sioux Falls; Mrs. and Mrs. Frank Butler and son Leon, Storm Lake; Mrs. James Shea, Mrs. P.J. Curry and Mrs. Agnes McDermott all of Sioux City.
Pall Bearers were members of of the Leo P. McNamara Post: Post Commander Ray Bresnahan, Thos. Copps, Wm. H. O'Brien, Celestine O'Meara, Earl Liming and Art Krick..



Apr 06 2001
Pioneer Record, Ida Grove, Iowa October 1, 1936

Mrs. Wm. McNamara Expires at Miami

Mrs. Etta Bennett received a telegram Tuesday afternoon, stating that her second daughter, Mrs. William K. McNamara, had died about noon that day at Miami, Fla. Mrs. McNamara suffered an attack of flu last winter, which passed into asthma trouble. In hope of getting relief, she and her husband drove back to Ida Grove last June, be a weeks stay did not prove ..(sentence missing).. she arranged to have some hospital treatments and that was the last word that came until news of her death. It is probable that her funeral will be held today at Miami.
Azalea, the second daughter of Charles J. and Etta Bennett was born on a farm near Arthur, April 29, 1886. She received her schooling in Ida Grove. Her marriage to Mr. McNamara occured in 1920. For a few years they resided at Lytton and in 1925 moved to Miami, whichhas been her some since.
Mrs. McNamara is survived by her husband, her mother, by three brothers and sisters: Mrs. Carrie Haymond, Miami; Mrs. Lucile Jeffryes, Ida Grove; Dresden D. Bennett in Chicago. One brother H.O. Bennett, preceded her in death. She is also survived by the following nieces and nephews: Bernard, Dale and Charles Bennett of Chippewa Falls, Wis.; Mrs. Bernard O'Meara, Council Bluffs; Mrs. G.W. Burton, Tifton, Ga.; David and Lucile Bennett of Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Frank McNamara the former brother a brother of the stricken husband, reside at West Palm Beach, Fla..



Apr 06 2001
Leo M'Namara Dies in Action
Ida Grove Lieutenant Had Just Received His Commission. Killed October 16 Pioneer Record, Ida Grove, Iowa - December 4, 1918

A telegram from the War Department Sunday evening brought to Patrick L. McNamara and family of Ida Grove, the sad tidings that their son, Lieut. Leo P. McNamara had been killed in action October 16, in France. It is supposed that his unit was fighting at that time with General Pershing's splendid forces along the Meuse.
The family had received a letter from Leo a short time ago, written from Paris on October 12, stating that he had just received his commission as second lieutenant and was going
into action soon. His death must have occurred very soon after his unit went into battle.
Leo McNamara's military record has been a long and glorious one. He served 10 months on the Mexican border in 1916 and 1917 and when war broke out, immediately went back into
company B, being made a corporal. He went with the boys that were assigned to the 168th regiment of the Rainbow division and landed in France just about a year ago. For merit, he was promoted to sergeant and passed through all the earlier battles with the Rainbow division without receiving a scratch. On account of superior ability, he was assigned to the gas service made a thorough study of this branch. Last summer, he went into the officers training school in France and received three months instruction, emerging in October with the rank of second lieutenant.
As a soldier, he was efficient, thorough and diligent, a jolly companion to his fellow soldiers, always looking on the bright side of things. His letters home always contained works of good cheer to all, and carried the impression that everything was always well and favorable with him. Not only by his comrades, and by his sorrowing family, but by this community at large, he will be sincerely mourned.
Leo P. McNamara was 22 years of age and was born in Ida Grove and resided here all his life, up to the time that he answered his country's call. He attended high school here.
The surviving family included the father and mother, four sisters and two brothers; Ruth,Jennie, Mary and Marguerite, Frank and Will, who are taking special military training at
Ames.



Apr 06 2001
P.L. McNamara Buried Saturday
Well Known Ida Grove Citizen Native of Columbus, O. Past 80 years old.
Pioneer Record, Ida Grove, Iowa
October 31, 1929

Patrick Leo McNamara, one of Ida Grove's oldest citizens, passed away at his home at 5:30 Thursday morning, October 24 at the age of 80 years, 8 months and 20 days. He had been in failing health for a number of years and bedfast for the past year and a half. He was taken suddenly worse with a high temperature on Wednesday afternoon and sank rapidly to the end.
Funeral services were held Saturday at 10a.m. at the Sacred Heart church and burial took place in the Catholic cemetery west of town.
Mr. McNamara was born in Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 11, 1849, being the eldest of a family of nine children. His parents were Daniel and Margaret McNamara, natives of County Clare, Ireland. At the age of 16 the family moved to Wisconsin and then to Chicago, where he took up insurance work. In 1888 he went to LeMars where on Jan. 26, 1891 he was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Gahlagher and Jan. 28 they came to Ida Grove, where they have since resided, Mr. McNamara having worked in the insurance and real estate business as long as his health permitted.
He is survived by his wife and ten children, Dan, of Foley, Minn; John, of Ronneby, Minn; James, of Sioux City; Mrs. P.J. McDermott, of Dell Rapids, S.D.; Mrs. Bryce Vollmer, of Holstein; William K., of Miami, Fla; Ruth, Jennie, Margaret and Frank of Ida Grove. Also fourteen grandchildren. One son, Leo, lost his life in the battle of the Argonne and is buried in French soil. One brother, J.H. McNamara of Chicago and one sister, Mrs. Frank Butler of Storm lake also survive.
Mr. McNamara was born in and lived in the Catholic faith. He was a man of unusual kindness and honest in his dealings.
Those present at the funeral from out of town were: Mrs. P.J. McDermott and son Horace of Dell Rapids, S.D.; Mrs. Frank Butler of Storm Lake; Mrs. Bryce Vollmer of Holstein.


Battle Creek Times
March 23, 1916

D. A. Pattison's Mother Dead.

Mary Jane Pattison (Jameson) was born near Cambridge, Ohio, March 15, 1833, and
departed this life Sunday at 6 o'clock a.m., March 19, 1916, at the home of her son Ross Pattison, of  Holstein, Iowa, her husband having died nineteen years ago.  Her age was 83 years and 4 days.
The deceased moved with her parents to Henry county, Iowa, in 1855, where she was united in marriage to Joseph Wherry Pattison, March 4, 1861, soon removing to Scott county, where they lived on a farm until the spring of 1883, when they moved to their newly purchased farm home, three and one-half miles south of Holstein.  To this union were born eleven children,
then of whom survive her as follows:  David of Battle Creek, Mrs. David Birney, Bucklin, Kans., Mrs. Chas. Hough, Oakland, Iowa, Mrs. Chris Keehl, Holstein, Elmer of Holstein, Mrs. F. M. Patrick, Oakland, Ia., John, Alcestir, S. D., Will Le Mara, Ia., Robert, Tipton, Ia., Ross, Holstein, Ia.
The funeral servicers were held Tuesday at one o'clock at the M. E. church,
conducted by Rev. Jamison, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Des
Moines, he being a nephew of the deceased.  The six sons acted as pall
bearers.  Interment in the Holstein Cemetery.

Battle Creek, IA, Times
12 November 1896

A Sudden Death
Another Prominent Ida County Citizen Passes Away Suddenly Sunday Night

Word was brought to town early Monday morning of the death of J. W. Pattison, father of Miss Hattie Pattison, at his home in Battle township, Sunday night about 12 o'clock, ages 65 years and 6 months.   The death was very sudden.  The cause was heart disease.  Mr. Pattison was in his usual
health and retired to his bed without complaining.
Mr. Pattison was one of the prominent citizens of Battle township.  He was well known in this vicinity as a man of sterling qualities, a kind neighbor and his death will be sorely felt by his large circle of friends.
He leaves a wife and nine children, four girls and five boys, to mourn for him, among them being D. A. Pattison, of Maple township, and Miss Hattie, of Battle Creek.
He has been a member of the Presbyterion church at Battle Center for many years.
He was buried at Battle Center cemetery Tuesday afternoon.  Rev. D. Nicoll conducted the services.  The body was followed to the grave by a large circle of sorrowing friends.

Also in the same paper:  Mrs. Agnes Burney, of Carthage, Mo., daughter of the late J. W. Pattison, arrived Tuesday on the noon train to attend the funeral.

NOTE: J. W. (Joseph Wherry) Pattison died on 7 November 1896.

NOTE:  The marriage date for Joseph and Mary Pattion was March 4, 1851.

Mary Ellen Peavy, 85, of Belton, Mo., formerly of Battle Creek, died Tuesday, April 17, 2001, at Morningside Rehab and Care Center in Ida Grove, Iowa.

   Funeral services were held Friday at First Presbyterian Church in Battle Creek, with Dr. Herbert Johnson and the Rev. Marvin Lindley officiating. Burial was in Mount Hope Cemetery. Christensen-Huffman Funeral Home in Battle Creek was in charge of arrangements.
   Mrs. Peavy was born October 8, 1915, in Soldier Township, Crawford County, Iowa, the daughter of John and Mary (Pike) Schrader. She graduated from Ida Grove High School in 1933, and taught country school at Garfield No. 7 for five years. She received a bachelor degree in social work from the University of South Dakota. While attending the University of South Dakota, she was employed at William Over Museum. She then taught in Battle Creek, Mich., for three years, then began a career with the American Red Cross.
   She married master sergeant Marshal C. Peavy, USAF, on July 14, 1949, in Wichita Falls, Texas. The couple lived in several areas in the United States and overseas. She taught in the Belton School District. Her husband died in 1962. She retired from teaching in 1986, after 33 years.
   She was a member of National Education Association, Missouri National Education Association, United States Air Force Sergeants Association 381st Bomb Group, Parent Teachers Association, Belton Branch of the American Association of University Women, USD Alumni Association, Daughters of the American Revolution Little Blue River Chapter, Great Kansas City Herb Society, Grandview Historical Society and Ida County Historical Society. She enjoyed genealogy. She belonged to First Presbyterian Church in Battle Creek and attended Belton Presbyterian Church.
   Survivors include a daughter and her husband, Marlene and Lonnie Miller of Lee's Summit, Mo.; four grandchildren, Andrea R., Curtis R., Ellen R. and Adam R. Miller; a daughter-in-law, Brenda Peavy of Glendale, Ariz.; a sister, Lois Schrader Chlap of Silver Spring, Md.; a brother and his wife, Billy and Phyllis Schrader of Ida Grove; a sister-in-law, Geraldine Schrader of Battle Creek; and many nieces and nephews.
   She was preceded in death by a son, Mark J., and a brother, John Jesse "Jack" Schrader.

MATTIE DIBBERN

Miss Mattie Dibbern died last week at her home in Galva Township after
ten days of illness with jaundice and kidney trouble.
      Mattie Dibbern was born in Galva Township, Ida County, Ia. November
2,1892 and spent her entire life in this vicinity. Her father,Peter Dibbern
died September 5th last. The surviving members of the family are her mother,
Pauline (Staben) Dibbern,  5 sisters, Bertha, Alma, Eva, Olga and Hilda  and
2 brothers, Walter and Otto. She is burried in the Galva Township cemetary
west of Galva.

Sent by; Mona Benson Fizzuoglio

                                   DIES AT CAMP GORDON

Walter Dibbern of Galva, who left Ida Grove in the July 25,1918  quota to Camp Gordon,died there Monday, October 14,1918 from Spanish Influenza followed by pneumonia. His sisters, Mrs. Carman Bossard(Olga) and Mrs. George Gale(Hilda)left from Ida Grove last Friday evening for Camp Gordon and
arrived in time to find their brother alive. He was the first soldier of Galva to die in WWI.
      Walter Dibbern was born January 30,1894 and was therefore 25 years of age. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Dibbern of Galva. He is survived by his six brothers and sisters as follows.
      Mrs. Henry Suiter(Alma),Mrs. George Gale(Hilda) of Galva; Mrs Carman Bossard(Olga), of Ida Grove; Mrs J.C. Lovelace((Bertha) of Moville; Mrs.Richard Younie(Eva) of Schaller; Otto Dibbern at home.
      The body is expected to reach Galva either today or Thursday and will be burried Thursday with appropriate rites.                   ( Pioneer Issue October 16,1918)

Sent in by: Mona (Benson) Fizzuoglio

JONAS  COIL DIES  ON  SUNDAY;
ILL  FOR  2  WEEKS
   Jonas Coil passed away Sunday morning January 14 (1940) at the home of his brother Louis Coil after an illness of two weeks, at age 75 years and 9 months.
   Jonas Myrick Coil, son of Myrick and Mary Coil was born April 5, 1864 at Eugene, Ind.  Later he moved with his parents to Potomac, Ill.  He came to Iowa in 1909 and has made made his home since with his brothers Louis and Wilkes Coil.
   He leaves to mourn his death an aged step-mother, Mrs. Eveline Coil of Potomac, three half-brothers, Louis and Wilkes of Ida Grove and Henry of Potomac, and many nieces and nephews.
   Uncle Jonas, as he was called by his many friends, was kind and considerate always helping others in any way that he could and will be greatly missed in the home and community.
   Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon January 16 at Moore Bros. Funeral Home, with Rev. H. E. Whyte officiating.  Burial was made in the Ida Grove cemetery.  Pall bearers were five nephews, Dwight, Ralph and Russell Coil, James Stough, Julius Andersen and Eugene Christie.

Sent in by Robert Sollars
 

Ralph Coil, known popcorn expert, dies
   Ida Grove, Iowa - Ralph Coil, 66, Fremont, Neb. formerly of Ida Grove,
died Tuesday in hospital at Hmaha of long illness. The body was taken to
Lugvigson Funeral Home in Fremont and will be at the christensen Funeral
Home in Ida Grove on Thursday.
   Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in United Methodist Church. The Rev
Clifford Isaacson of United Methodist Church and Rev George Tormolhen of
Northwest Hills Church of Christ of Omaha will officiate.  Burial will be
at Ida Grove Cemetery under direction of Christensen Funeral Home, assisted
by Barker Funeral Home of Holstein.
   Mr. Coil was born Sept 19, 1912, on a farm outside of Ida Grove.  He
married Dorothy Anderson May 3, 1937, at Sioux City. He lived at Ida Grove
one year before moving to Wall Lake, where he was associated with the
Popcorn Growers and Distributors Association, which was later purchased by
the National Oats Company.  He remained there through 1961   when he moved
to Delaware, Ohio where he was with the National Oats Co. until moving to
Fremont in 1966. He was with the Blevins Popcorn Co. until retiring earlier
this year.
   He was recently honored as one of the most knowledgeable men in the
popcorn industry.  He was a member of the United Methodist Church at
Fremont and Laruel Lodge 517 AF&AMat Lake View and had served on the
advisory board of the Popcorn Institute of America.
   Survivors include the widow; two sons, Richard of Council Bluffs, and
Robert of Columbia, Ind.; one daughter, Mrs Roger (Candace) Halweg of
Rancho Palos Verdes. Calif.  two brothers, his twin, Roland of Spencer and
Dwight of Vermilliom, IA;  one sister Mrs. James (Ruby) Stough of Ida Grove
and seven grandchildren.

Sent in by Robert Sollars

Sioux City Journal (IA), Oct. 25, 2000

Ruby Stough
 
   IDA GROVE, Iowa -Ruby Stough, 85, of Ida Grove died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2000, at Morningside Rehab and Care Center in Ida Grove.
   Services will be 10:30 a.m. today at First United Methodist Church in Ida Grove, with the Rev. Marvin Lindley officiating.
   Burial will be in Ida Grove Cemetery.  Arrangements are under the direction of Christensen-Ciha Funeral Home in Ida Grove.
   Mrs. Stough was born May 28, 1915, in Ida County, Iowa, the daughter of A.W. (Alvin Wilkie) and Bessie (Fairchild) Coil. She was raised and educated in Ida Grove, graduating from Ida Grove High School in 1932.
   She married James O. Stough on May 23, 1933, in Vermillion, S.D.
   She was a member of First United Methodist Church, where she held various offices. She also was a member of Order of the Eastern Star and White Shrine. She enjoyed cooking, baking,needlepoint and reading.
   Survivors include two sons and their wives, Alvin and Dottie of Magnolia, Ark., and Don and Georgia of Dallas, Texas; a daughter and her husband, Joan and Richard Evans of Goleta, Calif.; a daughter-in-law, Sharon Stough of Manchester, Mo.; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Dwight Coil of Battle Creek, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her husband; a son, Raymond; and two brothers, Ralph and Roland.

Sent in by Robert Sollars

Tragic Death of Mrs. Frank Bond
Former Brown County Lady Burned to Death in Iowa-Remains were Brought Here for Burial.
The sad and untimely death of Mrs. Frank Bond, the news of which reached this city Saturday morning, cast a gloom over the entire community, where this young lady was born and grew to womanhood.  Her death occurred in her home in Holstein, Ia., Thursday evening.
Mrs. Bond attempted to kindle a fire with the use of coal oil, a dangerous practice exercised by so many people.  She had a gallon can of the oil in her hands and was pouring a quantity of it on the smoldering fire, when the oil exploded, setting fire to her clothing.  Grabbing her little girl up in her arms she ran out of the door screaming for help.  Her husband at work in a nearby field started to her rescue, but by the time he reached her and succeeded in smothering the flames with the use of a laprobe he secured on the way, she had received frightful burns.  The lady had set the child in the yard after leaving the house and the little one was found unharmed.   Mrs. Bond lived about four hours after the accident, when death relieved her of her sufferings.
The body was brought to Mt. Sterling Saturday evening and taken to the home of her sister, Mrs. Ed Bond, on West South street, and the funeral occurred from St. Mary's Catholic Church at 10 o'clock Monday morning conducted by Father Carroll.  Burial was made in the Catholic cemetery.
Deceased was 26 years of age.  She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Worthington of the Pea Ridge neighborhood, and was well known by the majority of our readers.  Together with her husband she removed to the Iowa town where her tragic death occurred about two years ago.  Besides the grief stricken father and mother and a heart broken husband, there remains to mourn her death, a little two year old daughter Violet, two brothers, John and William Worthington of Pea Ridge, seven sisters, Mary Bond and Mrs. Emma Bond of this city, Mrs. Zula Bond of Holstein, Ia., Mrs. F. L.Hornbuckle of Bushnell, Mrs. Walter Thompson of Rushville and Misses Ruth and Etta Worthingon, who reside with their parents, together with many other more distant relatives and a host of friends.  All of the above named relatives were here to attend the funeral with the exception of Mrs. Hornbuckle.
The death of this young woman is sad indeed, doubly so for reason of the shocking accident and terrible suffering which preceded it.  In the springfime of life, in the morning of young motherhood, when the world was so fair and beautiful and her surroundings so pleasant and delightful, with a baby girl to love and live for, the grim reaper, death, who is no respector of persons, saw fit to take her away.  May He "who doeth all things well" comfort the hearts of those who mourn the untimely death of this loving mother, devoted wife and true friend.

Sent in by Eileen Worthington

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Minnie Mae Martin
Her obituary reads: "GALVA  Obituary   The sad news of the death of Mrs.Harvey Martin came as a great shock to the entire community Tuesday morning.
Mrs. Martin had been suffering for over a year and was taken to the Samaritan hospital in Sioux City where she passed away Monday, Aug. 9.  Mrs.Martin was a loving wife and mother and held in the highest esteem by all in
the community.  She was a Christian woman and a member of the Methodist church.
Minnie Mae Richardson was born at Corning, Iowa, February 23, 1867.  She was united in marriage to Harvey Martin in 1887.  To this union ten children were born, six of whom are now living, Floyd, George, Mildred, Edith, Mrs.
Lela Thomas of Galva, and Mrs. Elsie Sierks of Gowrie.  Funeral services were held Thursday at the M.E. church conducted by Rev. Watson."

William Sierks
b. Apr 1872, Minnesota    d. last wk of Jan 1910, Sioux City, IA - murdered.
Obituary:  Pioneer newspaper, Ida Grove, IA, dated Feb. 3, 1910 reads:
"LIVED IN GALVA - WM. SIERKS WAS MURDERED IN SOO CITY - Married An Ida County Girl.
    The man who was murdered in Sioux City last week and was known as Jack Sears turned out to be Wm. Sierks, a brother of Hans Sierks of Galva.  Wm. Sierks formerly lived in Galva himself and while there married an Ida County girl, Miss Clara Hochstrasser.  Four children were born to them and Sierks deserted the wife and children five or six years ago, since
which thime his whereabouts have been unknown.  He was shot and killed by a man named Tom Mohan with whom he had  quarreled."
Newspaper article dated Apr 28, 1910, pg. 3
"A jury in the district courtat Soo City found Tom Mohan guilty of killing Wm. Sierks, alias Jack Shea,
and he was given 8 ears.  Sierks formerly lived at Galva, and married an Ida County girl whom he deserted.  The murder came about as the result of a quarrel over a horse."
In the 1900 Galva twp. record, William Sierks is listed with his wife & children.   There is a boarder living with them by the name of ChrisHalligan, b. Jan 1860, age 60.

Married:  Miss Clara Hochstrasser, abt 1894, Ida County, IA.   Daughter of Hugh & Nancy Hochstrasser of Galva.  She was a niece to Julia Ann Hochstrasser Sierks, wife of Hans.  Clara was born in Stark Co, IL.

Children of Wm. & Clara Sierks:
1)  Ralph H. Sierks, b. Jun 11, 1895, Ida Co, IA. d.  Jun 1965, Fresno,CA.
Notes:   In 1914, at age 19, he was a farmhand, with a yearly income of $480.   He had 9 years of education.  Served WWI.  1918 Ida Co. Draft Registration: Born in Cherokee County on June 11,1896 son of Wm Sierks of Sheldon, Iowa.   He is from Galva, a clerk. US Navy on USS Michigan. Enlisted May 27,1917 at Des Moines.
SS# 560-07-1751, issued in CA.

 2)  Merrill R. Sierks, b. Dec 7, 1896, Ida Co, IA.
Notes:  In 1914, at age 18, he was a store clerk, with a yearly income of $300.   He had 9 years of education.  Served in WWI. 1918 Ida Co. Draft Registration:
Sierks, Merrill R. From Galva. Born December 7,1897. Clerk. Son of Wm. Sierks. Enlisted May 1917 Sioux City, then sent to Great Lake Training School, Submarine Dept

 3)  Alvin W. Sierks, b. Jun 17, 1898, Ida Co, IA.,   d. Nov 1952, NM Notes:  In 1914, at age 15, he was a barber, with a yearly income of $120. He had 9 years of education.  Served in WWI. 1918 Ida Co. Draft Registration: Born in Galva June 17,1899. Son of Wm. Sierks. Navy May 27, auto mechanic. Naval Air Service 52 CVS Naval Air Station in France . SS.# 525-22-0695, issued in NM.  He probably retired near his cousin, Peter Sierks in Roswell, NM.

4)  Nellie A. Sierks, b. Nov. 1899



Mrs. Hans Sierks
Julia Ann Hochstrasser was born in Stark County, Toulon, Ills., on October 9, 1853 and died May 21, 1928, being 74 years, 7 months, 12 days old. She was united in marriage to Hans Sierks in Worthington, Minn., on Sept. 1,1891.  Mr & Mrs Sierks lived the most of their married life in Galva, Iowa, until four years ago when they removed to Gowrie and about a year and a half ago left Gowrie and came to reside in Stratford.   Deceased leaves to mourn her passing, her husband, Hans Sierks, one son, Peter A. Sierks, three grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Heath of Pine River, Minn., and many other relatives, besides a host of friends who learned to love her during her long life.   She had been for many years a member of the Methodist Episcopal
Church.  For a long, long time she had bee denied the privilege of attending church services, but she has always maintained a keen interest in the work of the church and has bee a constant reader of the word of God, a great believer in prayer and had found these two means of worship of great consolation to her in her many years of invalidism.   For many years Mrs.
Sierks had been afflicted with muscular rheumatism and for the past 17 years had been practically helpless under the necessity of complete dependence upon the ministry of others.  This ministry had been faithfully and loving given by her husband, son, and daughter-in-law and every effort had been made to make her helpless state as comfortable as possible.
Deceased was of an exceedingly optimistic disposition and always displayed a sweet spirit of resignation to her helpless state.  Though shut in for many years she had been able to exercise a sweet wholesome influence upon others.
Her pleasant cheery disposition has sent many a visitor to her room back into the activities of life inspired and encouraged.  Many one who went to show sympathy with her came away wonderfully blessed by her loyal and undying faith in the realities of life. Loving hands which ministered to her comfort are now relieved of that responsibility for she has gone home to her God, who through his son said:
"In my Father's House are many mansions, I go to prepare a place for you."
Funeral services were conducted at the home and at the M.E. church Wednesday of last week by Rev. William Bottom, pastor of the church.  Suitable music was rendered by the choir and interment was made in Oakwood cemetery, the local chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star using their beautiful funeral service at the grave.
Card of Thanks:
We desire to express our sincerest thanks to the many kind friends who assisted us during the illness and death of our wife and mother;  also thank the singers and those who gave the beautiful flowers.  Hans Sierks, Mr. and Mrs. P.A. Sierks and family.


Mrs. Minnie Mae Martin  (nee Richardson)
B. Feb 23, 1867, Corning, Adams Co, IA
D. Aug 9, 1920, Sioux City, IA
Her obituary reads: "GALVA"  The sad news of the death of Mrs. Harvey Martin came as a great shock to the entire community Tuesday morning.  Mrs. Martin had been suffering for over a year and was taken to the Samaritan hospital
in Sioux City where she passed away Monday, Aug. 9.  Mrs. Martin was a loving wife and mother and held in the highest esteem by all in the community.  She was a Christian woman and a member of the Methodist church.Minnie Mae Richardson was born at Corning, Iowa, February 23, 1867.  She was united in marriage to Harvey Martin in 1887.  To this union ten children were born, six of whom are now living, Floyd, George, Mildred, Edith, Mrs. Lela Thomas of Galva, and Mrs. Elsie Sierks of Gowrie.   Funeral services were held Thursday at the M.E. church conducted by Rev. Watson."


George Irvin Martin
b.     Dority, MO. d.  March 1941,  Ida Grove, Ida Co, IA.   He is a son of Harvey J. Martin & Minnie M. Richardson.
Notes:  Nickname - Shorty.  Pg. 204, History Book of Ida County IA:   "Irvin Martin or Shorty as he was known, came to Moville in the late summer of 1929.  His wife, Carrie, and children, William Jay, Wynona Joy, Marvin Duane
and Roy V., moved from Sioux City after Roy was born in January of 1930.
Irvin was in the harness & shoemaking & repair business after returning from WWI, first in Galva, Arthur, Sioux City and last 14 years in Moville, IA.
He worked for Mrs. Ada Wilkens' Harness & Shoe Shop at that time and bought the shop from Mrs. Wilkens in 1935, which he had until his death in March of 1941.  He made special harness (work & fancy) for many different farmers in
this business territory.
As a family job, at harvest time, we all pitched in and helped oil and repair the harness and canvas.  Dad was a member of the Federated Church, the American Legion and the Odd Fellows Lodge since he was a young man, being faithful and active in all.  Dad moved his family into the back of the shop in 1936 and that is where I grew up until Mother sold it to Mr. Gebhart
in 1945.  Mother ran it with the help of us children and Mr. Bill Witt until his death.  After selling it, we moved into her home at 410 Jones Street until she died in December of 1980.
Mother then went to work at her old occupation as a telephone operator, learning the job at Ida Grove as a young girl before she was married.  She worked for Fred McDermott of the Moville Telephone Company until he sold it to Ernest Olson of  Salix, then until he sold it to the Western Iowa Telephone Company, managed by Donald Grigg, when dial service was installed.
She was active in the Federated Church, now the United Methodist Church, also the American Legion Auxiliary, Eastern Star and the Rebecca Lodge, being a 50 yr member in all until her death. She was also a member of several card clubs and birthday clubs."
Notes:  While Irvin served in WWI, he was in France & was sprayed with mustard gas, in which he died an early death due to the exposure.

Married: Carrie Nelson, Sep 11, 1920, Ida Grove, Ida Co, IA.  She was born Mar 19, 1902, Logan, IA & died Dec 1983 in Moville, IA.
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Moorehead Family
The following articles, in part, are about my gr.gr.gr. grandparents of Zanesville, Ohio. They were the parents of Judge John Moorehead of Ida Grove:

(from the Zanesville DAILY COURIER, December 8, 1877)
"Joseph Robinson and Thomas Moorehead arrived in Zanesville in 1805. They came from St. Clairsville together, and walked the whole distance. They put up, on arriving, at the Montgomery Hotel. Mr. Robinson was a tanner by trade, and came to Zanesville for the purpose of erecting and conducting a tannery for Moses Moorehead, who then resided at St. Clairsville. Thomas Moorehead was a carpenter by trade, and a brother to Moses Moorehead."


(from the Zanesville DAILY COURIER, March 16, 1878)
"Miss Rachel Cochran had some money and purchased a lot on the northwest corner of Third street and Fountain alley, paying $50 for it. She made the purchase in the summer of 1806. Her brother-in-law, Mr. Brookover, built a one and one-half story hewed-log (sic) house upon the lot...Mr. Thomas Moorehead was at that time a young man, in the prime of life, in the western wilderness, where a companion, a help mate, some one to love, some one to caress, was almost necessary to a man's happiness, if not to his salvation. In those days there were no club rooms, no Odd Fellows' halls, no Masonic lodges, no billiard rooms, no reception rooms at saloons where a man could sit down surrounded by luxuries and pass a pleasant hour or so among his friends. There were no theatrical troupes traveling around the world; no minstrels. There was nothing in the world those days to make the evenings glide pleasantly. A pleasant home with a happy wife in it is a glorious place in any country or any age, but especially was it a glorious place in those early days in the western wilderness.

Thomas Moorehead, almost three quarters of a century ago, was much of the opinion that a good loving wife would be a great comfort to him. With such thoughts rambling through his mind, he met Miss Rachel Cochran. It didn't take him long to feel that from the foundation of the world, this polite little lady away out in this western wilderness, had been intended for him. All lovers feel the same way. There is spices of romance connected with every case of true love. There is nothing commonplace. It wouldn't be true love if there was not romance about it. In a case of true love, the heart is filled with romance. Even the most contemptible fellow is a hero in the estimation of the girl who loves him. This must have been a case of true love at first sight, for it is related that Mr. Thomas Moorehead, and Miss Rachel Cochran became acquainted and got married. Squire Spangler perforned the ceremony in the fall of 1806 in the house which stood there where the Regulator building now stands. It was the property of Thomas Moorehead, and Mr. Brookover was the tenant. After the marriage ceremony was performed, the happy bride took her husband to her own house on the corner of Third street and Fountain. Here in this log house in 1807 their eldest son Washington Moorehead was born. Mr. Thomas Moorehead afterward built as an addition to this log house a two story frame..."

(from the Zanesville DAILY COURIER, March 13, 1873)
"There were two families of Mooreheads; one resided at the upper end of Main St. in a brick house nearly opposite the old tannery. The head of this family was Thomas Moorehead, and he was, I believe, a partner in the tannery with a Mr. Robinson. Thomas' sons were John, Washington, William, Joseph and Chaplin; John was slightly lame--I do not know what became of him."

(from the Zanesville DAILY COURIER, April 15, 1875)
"I think I am the only person now living here, who attended the first Sunday School in Zanesville at its opening. Judge John Moorehead, of Ida county, Iowa, was a scholar, and he and I have no other companions of all the bright joyous and rosy cheeked band, with which we then met. E.H.C."

From- Judy Bauer

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SMITH

Isaac SMITH
June 20, 1879 Era
Died-Isaac Smith, son of F. Smith, on June 19, 1879, age 1 (10) years.

Isaac SMITH
Died June 26, 1879 - Pioneer
Death has again darkened the door of Finley Smith, and Isaac the oldest boy, a lad of ten years went with the unwelcome visitor.

Finley SMITH Children
July 3, 1879 - Pioneer
Mr. and Mrs. Finley Smith have been called to mourn the loss of another child, Jesse, about eight years old, by scarlet fever and another child, a son of 6  years with scarlet fever.

Jesse ADUDDELL
December 21, 1893 - Era, Ida County, Iowa
Jesse Aduddell died at his residence in this city last Sunday December 17, 1893, aged 74 years, 9 months, 20 days. He had been sick for sometime and his death was not altogether unexpected. He was born in Guernsey County,
Ohio on February 28, 1819, where he resided for thirty five years when he moved to Illinois. In 1865 he came to Jones County, and moved to thiscounty about 15 years ago locating on a farm four miles north of this place, in
Battle Creek Valley. About five year ago he moved to Battle Creek where he has since lived.His faithful helpmeet Mrs. Stacy Aduddell and only son George, all survive him. "Uncle Jess" as he was known was an obliging and sociable old
gentleman, beloved by all who knew him. He had for many years been a member of the Methodist Church and died clinging to his faith. Funeral services were held at his residence on Monday at 2 pm. Rev. S.L. Eddy officiating.


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The Ida County Pioneer, Thursday, January 8, 1931
TAKES LEAVE OF EARTH UNAFRAID
Spirit of Rev Christopher Bleakly Passes to His Heavenly Home

One more honored and esteemed pioneer of Ida county has answered the last great
summons, in the death of Rev C Bleakly at Schaller Sunday, January 4, after a lingering illness of many months. Supported by his deep and abiding religious fath, Mr Bleakly remained patient and cheerful during the long period of suffering. The funeral services were held at the Silver Creek center Methodist church Wednesday afternoon, in charge of Rev Mr Bottom, the pastor at Schaller, assisted by Rev Mr Phillips, the Methodist minister int eh Galva and Silver Creek charges. Mr Bleakly\'92s remains were laid in Ida Grove cemetery.
Christopher Bleakly was born December 16, 1851 in the county of Fermanagh, Ireland and died at Schaller, Ia, January 4, 1931, aged 79 years and 19 days. When a lad of twelve he came he came to America with his parents and settled in Rock
Island county, Illinois where he helped the family gain a start in a new country. nine years were spent in Illinois, then hearing about the chances in a newer country, they moved into Iowa to Spring Grove township, Linn county. Here a permanent home was established and when his parents were in comfortable circumstances he answered the call fo the pioneer and came
west to Ida county in 1878.   Two years later, after purchasing some land and building a small home, he went back to
Delaware county, Iowa, where on January 22, 1880 he was united in marriage to Margaret Robinson. Shortly after they came to the Ida county home where their residence has since been maintained.
To this union nine children were born, Sarah and Francis of Schaller, James and David of Galva and Lewis of Milwaukee, Wis. Four preceded him in death: Mrs W A Noll, Mrs D J Bennett and two sons that died in infancy.In Ireland the Bleaklys were members of the Episcopal church but on coming to America affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal denomination. Mr Bleakly first became a member of the church at Paris, Iowa, but when a church was established near his new home he became a charter member of that organization and retained this membership until his death. He took the course of studies given by the conference and became an ordained minister of the church, but never accepted a charge, feeling that the limited education of his youth would not justify such work.
  Beside his wife and children he is survived by three brothers, Robert of Storm Lake, and James and David of Marion, Ia, thirteen grandchildren and the many friends that he gained during his long active life. John L Bleakly, now deceased, former state auditor, was a brother of his.

The Ida County Pioneer, Thursday, July 11, 1935
COUNTY RESIDENT MORE THAN 55 YRS.
Mrs C Bleakly Expires in Home, Where she Came as Bride Years Ago.

The funeral of Mrs C Bleakly, a pioneer citizen of Silver Creek township, was held Tuesday afternoon on the lawn of her late home at Silver Creek center, in charge of Rev Mr Schulte, of Galva, who was assisted by Rev Havinghurst of Schaller, who gave the sermon, and by Rev Mr Farnham of Odebolt. Mrs Bleakly was buried in Ida Grove cemetery beside her husband, who preceded her in death four and a half years ago.
  Among those from a distance who attended her funeral were Mr and Mrs Lewis Bleakly of Glendive, Mont, Mr and Mrs Robert Bleakly of Storm Lake, Mr and Mrs William Strahan and daughters of Denison, Mr and Mrs W F LaGrange of Ames, C H Bleakly of Des Moines, Mr and Mrs Orrin Goodrich of Jefferson.
Margaret Robinson was born near Ryan in Delaware county, Iowa, April 30, 1857 and died July 7, 1935 at the age of 78 years, 2 months and 7 days. She was reared in the community of her birth, attending the country school and for a term Upper Iowa University at Fayette.
  On January 22, 1880 she was united in marriage to Christopher Bleakly and they immediately came west to the prairies of Ida county where they established a home in Silver Creek township.  While assuming to the full the duties that went with the life of a pioneer wife and mother, she found time for outside interest and became a charter member of the Silver Creek church and was one of the founders of the Woman Foreign Missionary society branch of that church. She was president of this society for a number of years.
   Her interest in church and home never lagged and she never forgot the pioneer hospitality even when modern conveyances reduced the distances from towns. Rare were the instances when a stranger was turned from the door. He received a meal and lodging whether deserving or not. She died in the same home to which she came as a bride more than 55 years ago
  She kept her home in Silver Creek, though in later years she spent some time in southern California. Since the death of her husband, January 4, 1931, she has made her home, first with her son-in-law, D J Bennett in Schaller and at the last with her son David on the old home place.
  Seven years ago she suffered a stroke from which she never recovered. But in spite of impaired faculties she retained a lively interest in the life about her.
Mrs Bleakly was the mother of nine children, two dying in infancy. Five children and thirteen grandchild survive. The children are James of Ida Grove, Sarah and Francis of Schaller, David of Galva and Lewis of Glendive, Montana. Two daughter preceded their mother in death, Mary, Mrs W A Noll and Ruth, Mrs D J Bennett. Two brothers survive, John of Elgin, Neb, and Alex of Manchester, Iowa.

Unknown newspaper, 9 August 1995
James Bleakly

   Services were Aug 7, 1995 for James E Bleakly, 77, of Cherokee at St Paul United Methodist
Church in Cherokee. The Rev Gary Armstrong officiated with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery under
the direction of Boothby Funeral Home.

  Mr Bleakly died Aug 3 at Sioux Valley Memorial Hospital in Cherokee following a long illness.   He was born Sept 6, 1917 in Ida County to James W and Margaret (Coulter) Bleakly. He graduated from Ida Grove High School in 1935 and then attended Iowa State College and Oregon State College in Corvallis, Ore.
He married Esther Johnson on Sept 11, 1942 at Seattle, Wash. He worked for Glenn Champion and Harry DeBolt of Champion Electric for several years. He was the owner and operator of Champion Electric from 1953 until his retirement in 1987.
He was a member of St Paul\'92s United Methodist Church. He was a Cherokee fireman for 25 years, serving as fire chief for 23 years. He was one of the original promoters of the Cherokee Rodeo and had been a longtime Rodeo Board member.  He was a member of the Cherokee Chamber of Commerce, Ambassador Club, Northwest Iowa Saddle Club, former president of Kiwanis, former Boy Scout leader, and was a member of Little Sioux Wildlife, Ducks Unlimited, and Pheasants Forever. He received the Citizen of the Year Award in 1994. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U S Air Force.
  Survivors include his wife Esther and two daughters; Kay F Bleakly of Colorado Springs, Colo and JoAnn Bowman and her husband Roger of Gordon, Neb; two grandchildren, Jilles and Sara Bowman; two sisters, Mary Johnson and her husband Hobert of Cherokee and Florence Baker and her husband George of Omaha, Neb; and two step-brothers, Robert Irwin of
Memphis, Tenn and Merle Irwin of Arthur.

The Ida County Pioneer, Thursday, September 18, 1947
JAMES W. BLEAKLY

  James W Bleakly, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Christopher Bleakly, was born in Silver Creek township, Ida County, Iowa, February 15, 1883.   He attended Silver Creek rural schools and three years at the Morningside Academy. He took
up farming as his life work and taught several terms int eh rural schools.
   He was united in marriage with Miss Margaret Coulter on September 6, 1916. To this union three children were born. James E of Cherokee; Mrs George Baker (Florence) of Ida Grove and Mrs Hobert Johnson (Mary) of Cherokee.
The family lived in Ida County from 1916 to 1943 when they moved to a farm north of Cherokee. Later they moved to Cherokee on account of Mr Bleaklys failing health.  He joined the Methodist church in his youth and always gave of his time and talents to church work. He was a Sunday school teacher, served as superintendent and one of his greatest
pleasures was choir work. He loved to sing, and helped with the musical works of every church he attended. At the time of his death he was a member of the Cherokee Methodist church.
  In community life he could be counted upon to do his full share and gave his whole-hearted support of any worthwhile undertaking.
  While in failing health for some time, his hear condition became critical the past few weeks, and in spite of loving care an medical attention, he passed away a this home Monday, September 1, 1947 at 12:15.
   He leaves to mourn their loss, his widow, one son and two daughters, a daughter-in-law Mrs Esther Bleakly, tow sons-in-law, George Baker, and Hobert Johnson and three grandchildren, Douglas Baker, Kay and JoAnn Bleakly.
   Other immediate survivors are a sister Miss Sarah A Bleakly of Schaller; and three brothers, Francis of Schaller, David, Silver Creek and Lewis of Glendive, Mont. He was preceded in death by his parents, pioneers of Ida county, two brothers, His twin and Robert; two sisters, Mrs Mary (Fred) Noll of Arthur and Mrs Ruth ( D J)Bennett of Schaller.
  One of our best has left us. His loss will be felt by all who knew him. He was never too busy to do a kind deed, or give a helpful word to anyone in need.
   Funeral services were held Wednesday, at 2 pm, in the Methodist church in Ida Grove. A comforting message was delivered by Dr Farnhaim of Webster City, formerly of Cherokee, assisted by Rev Thos B Collins. Mrs E A Swanke accompanied by Miss Mabel Walter, sang Shadows and The Beautiful Garden of Prayer.
Interment was in the Ida Grove cemetery. Pall bearers were Burdette Collin, James Baxter, Matt Todd. Lee Clapsaddle, Joe Trimble and Leo Alquist.

Somewhere the sun is shining,
Somewhere the day is bright,
  Somewhere there is no sadness,
Somewhere there is no night,
Somewhere there is no parting,
Dark clouds are rolled away
In that Eternal Somewhere
We'll meet again some day.

The Ida County Pioneer, 19 April 1973
DAVID BLEAKLY

David Bleakly of Silver Creek Township, Galva, Iowa, passed away early in the morning of
Sunday, April 8 at Twilight Acres, Wall Lake, after a long illness.
Funeral services were held at the Silver Creek Methodist Church at 11 am on Tuesday, April 10.
Rev M H Houts conducted the services and Christensen Funeral Home of Ida Grove was in charge of arrangements. Mrs Waldon Buchanan was at the organ and accompanied Hobert Johnson of Cherokee who sang Lead Kindly Light. Bearers were Jim Grell, Gordon Trimble, Bruce Bennett, Roy Wilson, Glen Lorensen and Garold Stevenson. A dinner was served at noon by the ladies of the Silver Creek Church.
  David Bleakly was born on January 12, 1896 to Mr and Mrs Christopher Bleakly at the farm home which was his legal residence his entire life. He attended the rural school and Academy at Morningside where he was a member of the madrigal choir. He entered military service July 29, 1918 at Ida Grove and was discharged on March 29, 1919 at Camp Dodge, Iowa. He was a corporal in Company C, 210 Engineers.
He was united in marriage to Edith Cole on January 25, 1923 and the couple enjoyed forty-five years of companionship. They shared many interests: travel, hobbies such as raising hybrid iris, and maintaining a beautiful farm yard. Until his wife's death on August 24, 1968, winters were spent in California.
David was a member of the Silver Creek Methodist church, sang in the choir, led Sunday School singing, and taught the men's class. He was a member of the Kane Lodge at Ida Grove, also Maple Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star, Scottish Rites Bodies No 377 AF & AM, and AubuBekr Shrine at Sioux City. Masonic services were held at 8 pm at Christensen's Funeral
Home Tuesday night.
  Shortly before his wife's death he became a resident of Good Samaritan Home at Holstein and later was transferred to the infirmary at Twilight Acres.
  David was preceded in death by his parents; two infant brothers; his sisters Sarah Bleakly, Mamie (Mrs W A Noll), Ruth (Mrs D J Bennett).

Newspaper, 22 March 1995
Darrell Noll

  Services were March 18, 1995 for Darrell "Dutch" Noll, 81, of Arthur at the United Methodist Church in Arthur. The Rev W Michael Biklen officiated with Christensen-Ciha Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. His body will be donated to the University of Nebraska for medical research.
   Mr Noll died March 13 at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove.
Mr Noll was born March 6, 1914, on a farm northwest of Arthur, the son of Winfred and Mary (Bleakly) Noll. He graduated salutatorian from the Arthur High School in 1931.
  He married Marie Jessie Hosier Feb 23, 1947, in Rolfe. The couple farmed Westknoll farms north of Arthur until retiring to their new home in Arthur in 1980.
  He was a Blaine Township Assessor, a substitute rural mail carrier for more than 40 years and an independent insurance agent for a number of years.
   Mr Noll was a member of the Arthur United Methodist Church, served on the board of trustees, taught Sunday school and sang in the choir; a member of the Ben Hur Lodge 611 AF & AM of Arthur; Ida County Historical Society; Ida County Farm Bureau; and Odebolt Fair Board.
  He helped organize the Blaine Elks 4-H Club, serving as leader for more than 25 years. He was a member of the Ida County 4-H Club, serving as leader for more than 25 years. He was a member of the Ida County 4-H committee and the Ida County Fair Board. He worked at the 4-H fair cattle weigh ins and announced the 4-H cattle shows. He raised purebred Polled
Shorthorn cattle for more than 40 years, showing them at Spencer, Des Moines and Cedar Rapids fairs.
  Survivors include his wife; four daughters and their husbands, Elizabeth Walstrom of Spring Lake Park, Minn, Catherine and William Litwinow of Davenport, Barbara and Alan Piper of Greenfield and Margaret and John Motts of Omaha, and five grandchildren, Jeff Walstrom, Mark Litwinow, and Mark, Juliana and Luke Piper; two nieces and five nephews.

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From the January 4, 1895 Pioneer Record, Ida Grove

Mary Page

Mrs. Mary Page, of Arthur, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. David Peck, in Sioux City, IA, on Tuesday, January 1, 1895, age 74 years, 7 months, 10 days.  The funeral took place at the Frinds Church on Wednesday afternoon.  She was an old resident of this county and highly respected by all who knew her.

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Newspaper, August 27, 1924 #22
Presumably this is an Ida Grove, Ida County, Iowa Newspaper


Another Old Veteran Taken
Seymour Conger Dies Tuesday Noon, following stroke.

Taps has sounded for one more member of the pitifully thin circle of the Civil War veterans in Ida Grove, Seymour Conger having been called Tuesday to enter the heavenly bivouac.
Mr. Conger, who has been in active health and engaged in his daily pursuits, was stricken at midnight Monday with paralysis. His wife heard him say that he had had a fall and he mentioned the name of his nephew, and after that, he seemed unable to speak. For an hour afterwards, he apparently understood the words of those about him and then lapsed into unconsciousness, death coming at noon Tuesday, August 26.
The funeral services will be held at the late home in Jacobs addition, Thursday at 2:30 p. m. and burial will be made at Ida Grove cemetery with military honors at the grave, paid by an honorary escort of American Legion members.
Seymour Conger was born at Pierpont, New York, October 22 1845, and lived to the age of 78 years 10 months and 4 days. When only a little over 16 years, he enlisted with the "nine months men" in the late days of 1861. When his term of enlistment expired, he enlisted in the First Vermont Cavalry and participated in the battle of Gettysburg, where he was wounded.

After being discharged from the hospital at Baltimore, he again joined his command and served until the end of the war when he moved to Durand Wis. Here he was married April 26 1867 to Laura Kella (sic), the groom at that time being 21 and the bride 16. They lived there ten years and then moved
to Hamilton County, Iowa, for a year and in 1878 located in Ida County. Mr. Conger was a farmer and for many years, they farmed in the grove, near Ida Grove, removing to this city 22 years ago.
Mr. Conger was brought up as a Quaker and belonged to the Friends church in Ida Grove, as long as it was in existence. He was also a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. He was a man who loved his home, was patient and kind and ...not an ...in the world. (2-3 words are illegible.)

Mr and Mrs. Conger had no children of their own, but they helped to take care of three nieces and two nephews, most of whom died in childhood, one niece living until a few years ago and the fifth being Darrel D. Conger of Ida Grove, at present the state secretary of the Izaak Walton League. Mr.
Conger belonged to a family of eight brothers and sisters, all of whom are dead excepting one brother, T. D. Conger in Adair, Alberta. There were three brothers in the Union Army, one perishing from disease, while in the service.


Ida Grove, Ida County, Iowa March 10,1994
Darrell D. Conger

Funeral services for Darrell D. "Zebe" Conger, 101 of Ida Grove, were at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Christensen-Ciha Funeral Home of Ida Grove. He died Saturday, March 5 1994, at Morningside Care Center in Ida Grove.Dr. Herbert Johnson officiated, with burial in the Ida Grove Cemetery.

Mr. Conger was born Dec. 28, 1892, in a log cabin near Ida Grove, which is now the site of Moorehead Park. He was the son of Theodore and Marcella (Kelly) Conger.
As a child, he moved into Ida Grove to the home of his aunt and uncle, Laura and Seymour Conger; they raised him. He lived in the same house for more than 90 years until entering the care center in June 1986.
Mr. Conger attended Ida Grove schools and graduated from Ida Grove High School in 1910. He attended Iowa State University for one year. He then worked for the Ida Grove Post Office and later became an organizer for the Izaak Walton League in Iowa and South Dakota.
On June 10 1925 he married Ann Alexandria Cameron in Ida Grove. In 1929 he became affiliated with Bankers Life Co. (later Principal Financial Group), serving as a district agent for more than 50 years.
Mr. Conger was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, where he served as elder for many years. He was a member of the McNamara-Moore Post 61, American Legion, for more than 70 years. He was a 33rd Degree Mason of Kane Lodge 377 AF & AM of Ida Grove. He was a member of the Ida Grove Country Club and was active in the Izaak Walton League.
On his 70th birthday, he took up bowling and was active on three leagues for a number of years.
He was an Army veteran of World War I, and later, he served during World War II in the National Guard.

Survivors include: his wife; a daughter, Mrs. N. L. (Jean) Saxton of Atlanta, Ga.; a son, James Conger of Thorndale, Pa.; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
A memorial has been established in his name for Moorehead Park in Ida Grove, % Jean Saxton, 140 River North Drive, Atlanta, Ga. 30328.

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The following is from Erica Jacobson

Galva, IA., Aug 12,1936 Ida Jacobson Elk was born near Christianstad, Sweden, July 25, 1857. She received her education at a girls boarding school in Christianstad.
When twenty-one years old she came to the United States and Princeton, Ill., in company with her
brother and uncle, John Swanson.

In 1890 she was united in marriage to Mons Elk and they came to their farm southeast of Galva. To them were born eight children, three of whom died in May 1897.

In 1917, she and her husband moved to their home in Galva, where she was able to enjoy the reward of the years of toil. She was active in the M.E. Church, civic and social work.

She is survived by her husband, M.M. Elk and five children, Mrs. R.E. Walters of Harlan; C.C. Elk, Storm Lake; Mrs. Ethel Schrantz of Alton, Ill; Mrs. Florence Larson and Harold of Galva. She also leaves six grandchildren, three sisters and a brother.

For the past three years her health steadily declined and a stroke which she suffered a year ago last April, left her in critical condition. However, she continued to enjoy her family and friends until the end which came quietly and peacefully at 11:20 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 2 at the age of 77 years.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in the Methodist church. Burial was made in the Galva
cemetery.

M.M. Elk, pioneer resident of the Galva community died at his home in Galva Monday, March 26, 1945, just five days before his 91st birthday.

He was born in Sweden March 31, 1854 and had attained the age of 90 years, 11 month and 25 days. At the age of 20 he came to America to join his brother at Princeton, Ill. Eleven years were spent at that place after which he came to Galva and purchased a farm southeast of town where he made his home for many years.

On Feb. 18, 1890 he was united in marriage with Miss Ida Jacobsen. Eight children were born to this union, five of whom survive. They are Mrs. Mabel Walter, Harlan; C.C. Elk, Storm Lake; Mrs. Ethel Schrantz, Alton, Ill.; Mrs. Florence Larsen and Harold of Galva. Louis, Bernie and Ruby died as small children.

In 1917 he and his wife retired from active work and moved to Galva where they purchased a home and spent many pleasant years before the infirmities of age confined them to their home. In 1936 Mrs. Elk passed away, leaving a vacancy in his life. He did enjoy his family and friends although never the same.
He was confirmed in the Lutheran faith in Sweden. On April 11, 1909 he joined the Methodist church in Galva and was a regular attendant until later years.  On March 20 he became bedfast, not ill but tired and weak. He grew weaker rapidly and passed away at 1:15
p.m. Monday, Mar. 26. Mr. Elk was one of God?s common men. He had known
hardship and comfort, he had experienced great sorrow and happiness. He had many friends, and no one ever  enjoyed them more than he did. He took an active part in the community. He lived a long life, an active life, and one worthwhile.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Methodist church in Galva. Interment was in the Galva cemetery under the direction of the Hudgel Funeral Home.


(The following woman did not die in Galva, but instead in Harlan. She was born there, raised there, had family there at the time of her death and was buried there. )
Mabel Elk Walters
Funeral services were Thursday November 8, 1956, at Pauley Funeral Home in Harlan and Galva.
She was born November 19, 1890 at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. M.M. Elk, on a farm southeast of Galva, the eldest of 8 children, 3 dying in infancy.
She was a graduate of the class of 1908 from Galva High School. She then attended Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa. She taught school in rural schools.
In 1914, she married R.E. Walters and in 1924 they moved to Harlan, Iowa. Two children were born to them, Lenore Haskell and Maurine Heilman, both of Harlan, Iowa. A son Gaige was
adopted when a baby and was raised as their own.
In January 1955 she suffered a heart attack and was in the hospital for three months.
After coming home she was limited in doing things and lived a quiet life, enjoying her children and
grandchildren.
Death came suddenly Monday November 5, 1956. Left to mourn the loss are her two daughters and son, seven grandchildren, two sisters, Florence Larsen of Galva, Ethel Schrantz of Illinois, two brothers, Clarence Elk of Storm Lake and Harold of Galva, Iowa.
Internment was in the Galva Cemetery.

Verne J. Elk
On Monday (3 May 1897) occurred the death of Mr. and Mrs. Elk?s 18-months-old child. The little one had been sick only a few days and was not thought to be dangerous. The parents have the sympathy of all in the bereavement.

Ruby E. Elk
On Sunday morning (30 May 1897) death again entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. M.M. Elk and took away their precious babe. This is the third time this home has been visited by that terrible monster in the last four weeks. The sorrowing parents have the sympathy of all in their severe affliction.

Heart Attack Claims Life of Harold Elk, 59, Galva Funeral Services Held Mon., May 27
Funeral services for Harold Elk, 59, of Galva were held Monday, May 27, at 2 p.m. in the Galva Methodist church with the Rev. J. Scrivner and Rev. Roy Biesemeyer officiating. Interment was in the Galva cemetery.
Harold Elk died of a heart attack about 9:15 p.m. last Friday evening, May 24, while attending a soft ball game at the Galva high school diamond.
Born at Galva on May 9, 1898, he graduated from Galva high school. He attended the Palmer school of Chiropractic and Iowa State college. Elk practiced chiropractic for seven years at Sierra Madre, Calif., and the returned to Galva to care for his mother when she became ill.
He then edited the Galva Tribune and later returned to farming. Active in community and church affairs, Elk sponsored several girls soft ball teams and taught Sunday school over 20 years.
Elk served as district commissioner of the Ida county Soil Conservation District from 1949 to 1955. In 1953, he was named chairman of the district commissioners and served in that capacity for two years.
He was a member of Dibbern Post of the American Legion, Masonic Lodge of Schaller and Delta Chi
fraternity at Ames.
Harold Elk was preceded in death by his father and mother, two brothers and two sisters. He is survived by sisters, Florence Larsen of Galva, Ethel Schrantz of Villa Park, Illinois, and a brother Clarence of Storm Lake, Iowa.
He was born in Galva, Iowa, May 9, 1898 and died of a heart attack at 9:15 May 24, 1957 while attending a ball game.
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COMRADE OVIATT MUSTERED OUT. Prominent Veteran Answers Last Roll Call After Long and Strenuous Life

Comrade Elisha Lyman Oviatt passed from this world of trials Sunday evening, September 15th at the advanced age of 79 years, 4 months, and 25 days. He had enjoyed fairly good health until last winter when he had a severa siege of pneumonia from which he never fully recovered. Saturday evening he was stricken with paralysis and a second attack Sunday evening proved fatal. Comrade Oviatt was born at Braceville, Trunbull (sic) county, Ohio, April 20, 1828. He remained in Ohio until a young man wheb he came to Iowa and was married to Miss Rebecca W. Hoffman of Marshalltown, December 23, 1858. two children were born to them, Mrs. P. M. Miller of Ida Grove and W. L. Oviatt of Buchard, Neb., who with the aged widow, survive him. He enlisted in Company B, 5th Iowa infantry, July 4, 1861 and fought with valor and honor for his country until taken prisoner while in line of duty November 22, 1863. for a year he endured the horrors and starvation of Andersonville prison and was one of the few who survived the tortures and escaped alive from that den of iniquity. The deceased came to Ida Grove in March 1894 and has resided her continuously ever since surrounded by warm friends and honored by his corades. He was a loyal and esteemed member of the Mathew Gray Post G. A. R. of Ida Grove and his comrades will miss him from there (sic) ranks, but will be consoled by the fact that he received a most honorable discharge. The funeral took place from the Methodist Episcopal church yesterday at one o'clock where for a half an hour before the services the remains lay in state to be viewed for the last time by the many friends. Rev. Sidney L. Chandler conducted the services which were attended by a large concourse of friends. Comrade Oviatt had been a life long and consistent member of the church and was held in high regard by the congregation. Burial was in Ida Grove cemetery. The Record-Era joins in extending sympathy to the bereaved rel (cut off).