Guy B. Emmack
Born: November 21, 1881 in Mercer Co., Illinois
Died: September 19, 1955 in Jasper Co., Iowa
Buried: Lot 144, plot 7
Lot Owner: C. H. & Rebecca Emmack, purchased in 1906
Married: Myra Brock on February 25, 1903 in Metz, Jasper Co., Iowa
Children: Lyle, Oleta Runyan, Elva Bell, Zelma Williams
Parents: Charles and Effie (Love) Emmack
Guy B. Emmack Dies at Home
Guy B. Emmack, 73, a resident of Jasper county for the past 70 years, died this morning at his home 8 miles southwest of Newton.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Newton Methodist church. The Rev. Allan K. Williams, pastor of the church, will officiate.
Mr. Emmack is survived by his wife, a son, Lyle of Newton; three daughters, Mrs. Zelma Williams of Newton, Mrs. Elva Bell of Newton and Mrs. Oletha Runyan of Monroe; and 10 grandchildren.
The son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Emmack, he was born Nov 21, 1881 in Mercer county, Ill. He came to Jasper county with his parents at the age of three.
Mr. Emmack received his education in Jasper county schools and after his marriage to Myra Brock, in February, 1903, he moved to the farm southwest of Newton where he has resided for the past 52 years.
Johnson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ~ The Newton Daily News, September 19, 1955.
Myra T. (Brock) Emmack
Born: December 1, 1882 in Jasper Co., Iowa
Died: October 25, 1971 in Jasper Co., Iowa
Buried: Lot 144, plot 8
Lot Owner: C. H. & Rebecca Emmack, purchased in 1906
Married: Guy Emmack on February 25, 1903 at her parent's home in Metz.
Children: Lyle, Oleta Runyan, Elva Bell, Zelma Williams
Parents: William and Clara (Miller) Brock
Myra T. Emmack Dies Wednesday Rites Saturday
Mrs. Guy B. (Myra T.) Emmack, 88, of Nelson Manor, a resident of Newton since 1963 and longtime resident of the Metz community, died Wednesday afternoon at the Manor. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church.
The Rev. Harold Harryman, associate pastor of the church, will conduct the services. Burial will be in Sugar Grove Cemetery.
Friends may call at Johnson Funeral Home after 10 a.m. Friday. Memorial contributions to the First United Methodist Church will be accepted.
Survivors are a son, Lyle of Newton; three daughters, Mrs. Oleta Runyan of Monroe and Mrs. John (Elva) Bell and Mrs. Zelma Williams, both of Newton; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and her sister, Mrs. W. H. parsons of Fort Dodge.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband in 1955 and a brother.
Mrs. Emmack was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Women's Society of Christian Service of the church.
The daughter of William and Clara Miller Brock, she was born Dec. 1, 1882, southwest of Newton near Metz. She was married to Guy B. Emmack Feb. 25, 1903 at her parents' home near Metz. ~ Newton Daily News, October 1971
Elmer Emmack
Born: November 10, 1879 in New Boston, Mercer Co., Illinois
Died: September 16, 1950 in Metz, Jasper Co., Iowa
Buried: Lot 181, plot 6
Lot Owner: E. C. Emmack, purchased in 1904
Married: Georgiana Winifred Miller on September 28, 1898 in Metz, Jasper Co., Iowa
Children: Myron, Dale, Donovan, Delmar, LeOra Blackledge Schultz, LeIla Maxine Sille.
Parents: Charles and Effie (Love) Emmack
Elmer Clayton Emmack
Elmer Clayton Emmack, son of Charles and Effie Love Emmack was born in Mercer County, Ill., November 10, 1879 and departed this life September 16, 1950 at the age of 70 years, 10 months and 6 days.
He came to Jasper County with his parents at the age of 5 years and settled in Sherman township where he grew to manhood. He received his education in the rural schools.
At the age of 14 years he joined the United Brethren church and latter in life became a member of the Metz Baptist church. He was a sincere Christian and held the office of secretary and treasurer of the Sugar Grove Cemetery for over 25 years
.On September 28, 1898, he was united in marriage to Georgia Miller and settled on a farm at Metz where he resided until the time of his death. To this union were born six children.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother and one son, Myron, who died at the age of 2 years.
He leaves to mourn his departure his wife, three sons, Dale of Prairie City, Donovan and Delmar and two daughters, Mrs. Glen (Leora) Blackledge and Mrs. Richard (Maxine) Sille all in the vicinity of Newton. One brother Guy of Monroe, thirteen grandchildren and other relatives and a host of friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Emmack celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary Sept. 28, 1948. Mr. Emmack was a fond and loving husband and father. He will be greatly missed by his family and neighbors.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at the First Lutheran church in Newton with burial at Sugar Grove Cemetery. ~ Newton Daily News, September 1950
Georgia W. (Miller) Emmack
Born:August 30, 1879 in Metz, Jasper Co., Iowa
Died: May 29, 1967 in Newton, Jasper Co., Iowa
Buried: Lot 181, plot 7
Lot Owner: E. C. Emmack, purchased in 1904
Married: Elmer C. Emmack on September 28, 1898 in Metz, Jasper Co., Iowa
Children: Myron, Dale, Donovan, Delmar, LeOra Blackledge Schultz, LeIla Maxine Sille.
Parents: G.W. and Emily (Helphrey) Miller
Mrs. Elmer Emmack Dies This Morning.
Mrs. Elmer (Georgiana Winifred) Emmack, 87, of Rt 2, Newton, died at 12:35 a.m. today at the Skiff Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Johnson Chapel. Burial will be in the Sugar Grove Cemetery.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Maxine) Sille of Newton and Mrs. Alfred (Lenora) Schultz of Newton and Delmar of Colfax; 16 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1959, two sons, Dale and Myron; and her parents.
The daughter of George W. and Emily Helphrey Miller, she was born Aug 30, 1879 in Jasper County. Mrs. Emmack was a member of the Helping Hand Club and the Metz Church. ~ Newton Daily News, May 30, 1967.
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Mrs. Elmer Emmack Services Conducted
Funeral services for Mrs. Elmer (Georgiana Winifred) Emmack, 87, of Rt 2, Newton, were held this afternoon at the Johnson Chapel. The Rev. Edwin Frohardt, minister of the First Methodist Church, and the Rev. Richard L. Scott, associate minister of the First Methodist Church, conducted the services. Burial was in the Sugar Grove Cemetery.
Mrs. Leland Clement and Mrs. Leo Lane, the singers, were accompanied on the organ by Mrs. R.L. Jackson. pallbearers were Phil Lane, Gail Engle, Carl Clement, George Dammeier, Theo. Matheny, and George Selbher. Mrs. George Dammeier, Mrs. Peary Hoyt and Mrs. John Rorabaugh were members of the flower committee.
Mrs. Emmack died Monday at the Skiff Memorial Hospital. ~ Newton Daily News, September 2, 1967.