(Research):Mrs. Paschal Dead
After two months of awful suffering, borne with rate fortitude and cheerfulness, Mrs. Ullay Beatrice Paschal passed away yesterday morning. Deceased was twenty-seven years of age and had never enjoyed good health since attaining womanhood. Endowed with unusual determination and ambition, she kept on her feet when others would have taken to their beds, still presented a cheerful appearance even under great suffering. Her fortitude was admirable.
The interment will be in the Metz cemetery where her parents are buried. The funeral party will leave the late residence of deceased at 11:30 tomorrow for Sugar Grove church where the funeral services will be conducted at one o'clock.
For over one month, Mrs. Paschal was confined to her bed, during which time loving hands and hearts smoothed her pathway to the grave. No skill could have saved her life, but in dying she has left a legacy of kind actions and generous deeds that will keep her memory green in the hearts of her many friends. To know her was to love her.
Deceased was a member of the Congregational church and the services will be in charge of the pastor, Rev. G.L. Smith. ~ Newton Daily Herald, February 9, 1908
35. Mary N. Vincent
(Research):Mrs. Mary Hanke Dies at Hospital; Services Thursday
Mrs. Dallas (Mary) Hanke, 87, a resident of the northwest section of Newton most of her life, died at 5:15 pm Monday at the Skiff Memorial hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm Thursday at the Toland funeral home.
The Rev. Lawrence H. Athey, associate pastor of the First Methodist church, will conduct the services. Burial will be in Newton Union cemetery.
Mrs. Hanke is survived by a son, Merlo Hanke of West Chicago, Ill., a daughter, Mrs. Floy Driggers of Hot Springs, Ark., nine grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 2 great, great grandchildren.
She was a member of the Methodist church and Busy Bee Society.
The daughter of Platt and Allie Hitchler Vincent, she was born July 7, 1872 in the Metz community near Newton.
She was married to Dallas H. Hanke who died September 7, 1950. ~ The Newton Daily News, April 27, 1960, page 6.
(Research):D. H. Hanke Dies This Morning
Heart Attack Proves Fatal to Lifetime Resident of CountyDallas H. Hanke, 79, lifetime resident of Jasper county, died this morning of a heart attack at his home on Route 2. He had not been ill prior to the fatal attack.
Born November 25, 1870, nine miles northeast of Newton, Mr. Hanke spent all of his life in Jasper county. He was the son of Edward and Marguerite Hanke, was educated in Jasper county rural schools, and spent his life farming in this area.
Mr. Hanke had lived on his present farm since 1908 and was partially retired from farming at the time of his death. Mr. Hanke was a member of the First Methodist church in Newton.
Survivors include his wife, the former Mary Vincent whom he married in 1891, and four children. The children are Raymond E. Hanke, Des Moines; Mrs. Floy Kracht, Newton; Alvah L. Hanke, Mitchellville, and Merlo D. Hanke who lives on the same farm as his parents. Also surviving Mr. Hanke is a sister, Mrs. Dena Parks of Des Moines, ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Saturday afternoon at two o'clock in the First Methodist church. Until Saturday noon, Mr. Hanke's body will lie in state at the Toland Funeral home. Rev. E. A. Briggs will officiate at the services and burial will be in the Newton Union cemetery. ~ Newton Daily News, September 7, 1950, page 1.
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Hanke Rites Will Be Held SaturdayFuneral services for Dallas H. Hanke, 79, lifelong resident of Jasper county who died yesterday morning, will be held Saturday afternoon at two o'clock at the Methodist church.
Rev. E. A. Briggs, pastor of the Methodist church, will officiate at the services and burial will be in Newton Union cemetery.
Marion Welle, the soloist, will sing "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere," and "No Night There," accompanied by Mrs. Paul Murdy at the organ.
Pallbearers will be Mac Edge, Melvin Cooper, David white, L. M. Mateer, Peter Meindertsma and Murray Walker. The flower committee is composed of Mrs. David White and Mrs. Melvin Cooper. ~ Newton Daily News, September 28, 1950, page 1.
58. Floy Hanke
(Research):Obituary: Floy Hanke Kracht
Mrs. Elmer (Floy) Kracht, 70, of Clinton, a former resident of Newton, died Saturday evening at the Mercy Hospital in Clinton after suffering a heart attack.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Morgan-Loehr Funeral Home.
The Rev. L. H. Athey, retired Methodist minister, will conduct the services. Burial will be in the Newton Union Cemetery.
Mrs. Kracht will lie in state at the funeral home after this afternoon.
Mrs. Kracht is survived by a brother, Merlo Hanke of Chicago. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and two brothers.
Mrs. Kract was a member of the Methodist Church. She left Newton in 1952 residing in California and Arkansas. Mrs. Kracht had resided in Clinton since March 1961. She was the manager of a Dairy Queen store in Clinton.
The daughter of Dallas and Mary Vincent Hanke, she was born Dec. 3, 1894 in Newton. She was education in Newton schools and was married to Elmer Kracht in November 1914. ~ Newton Daily News,September 28, 1964, page 8
(Research):E. Kracht Succumbs
Prominent Jasper County Man Dies Following Heart Attack Sunday
Elmer Kracht, 49, prominent Jasper county farmer and life long resident, died at his farm home northwest of Newton, Sunday afternoon after suffering a heart attack.
Mr. Kracht, the only son in the family, widely known here as a sportsman, was born April 17, 1896 on the farm which he operated at the time of his death. His father, August Kracht, came to Jasper county from Germany and his mother, the former Dora Carstens, was born in Jasper county. They bought the Brides estate which their son, Elmer, took over after they moved into Newton.
He attended the Bridges school and on Oct. 27, 1919, he married the former Floy Hanke, who survives.
Other surviving relatives include a sister, Mrs. Dale (Elsie) Coker, of Newton and a niece, Dorothy Coker.
He was a member of the Elks, vice president of the Jasper county Gun club and a member of Oak Ridge Grange.
The funeral services will be held at the Murdoch Funeral home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock with the Rev. F. D. Boldt, pastor of the First Lutheran church, officiating. Interment will be in the Newton Union cemetery. ~ Newton Daily News, August 20, 1945
61. Earl V. Hanke
(Research):Little Hanke Boy Dies From Attack of Diphtheria
After only a few days illness with dyphtheria the little four-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Hanke, died at 12:30 this noon and the funeral services will be held tomorrow morning and will be strictly private.
The Hanke family have the deepest sympathy of all their friends as their affliction at this time is very great. Mrs. Hanke and the daughter, Floy, are also prostrated with the disease, and are quite ill.
The milk route is being looked after by the two older sons who have not been at home at all but are staying at the farm. The older one, Raymond, had to give up his school work in Des Moines, so as to take charge of the business. ~ Newton Daily News, May 11, 1914, page 4, column 2.
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Baby Boy TakenEarl Vincent Hanke, the little four year old boy of Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Hanke, died at his home on Greencastle avenue on Monday, May 11, 1914, at 11:50 a.m. He was born April 22d, 1910, being at the time of his death 4 years and 19 days old.
The terrible disease, diphtheria, was the cause of his death after an illness of ten days. When the danger line seemed to be past and he was thought to be slowly recovering the little body could not stand the strain any longer.
Earl was an unusually bright child, and the pet of the entire household. His untimely death brings sadness and sorrow both to his friends and relatives.
Little Earl has left us
Four his home beyond the skies
Where we all shall strive to meet him
In the Sweet Bye and Bye.Newton Daily News, May 12, 1914, page 1
1900 Census says that Alex's father was born in Ohio and mother born in Indiana
Father's name was Cyrus Freeman Hobbs, Mother's name Jessie Irene ?
Obituary: Mrs. Leota Iske Dies at Age 73
Mrs. Leota Maude (David) Iske, 73, longtime Jasper County resident, died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Everett Williams at Marshalltown Monday afternoon. She had been at Marshalltown for a little over two weeks. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at Toland Funeral home with the Rev. Frederick Shmidt of the Newton Full Gospel church officiating.
Survivors are twin sons, Jack Iske, Newton, and Kenneth Iske, Grinnell; two daughters, Mrs. Everett (Edna) Williams and Mrs. Ralph (Thedora) Shaver, Mingo; five step sons, Theodore, Charlie, and Carrol Iske of California; Francis Iske, Phoenix, Ariz., and the Rev. Harold Iske, Chicago; two step daughters, Mrs. Guy (Irene) Wisgerhof, Newton; and Mrs. Harley (Genevieve) McGrath, Grinnell, three sisters, Mrs. Baty and Mrs. Will Walker, both of Newton, and Mrs. Lee McQuown, Emmestsburg; one brother, John Hitchler, Newton; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Born to Lydia Benskin and George Hitchler at Newton Oct. 1, 1884, the deceased married Roy Pentico who died in 1920. She married David Iske in 1922. He died in 1957. She was a member of the Full Gospel Mission church. Burial will be at Newton Union cemetery. - Newton Daily News - 1958
In family photo in the benskin book.
18 was Harold Iske
32 was Carroll Iske
children of David and his first wife.
(Research):Obituary:Mrs. Leona Mae Hitchler Walker, 61, wife of J. Murray Walker, of near Altoona, died at Skiff Memorial hospital this morning at 6:15 o'clock. Her death was the result of injuries and complications resulting from an auto-truck accident which occurred last Sunday afternoon on Highway No. 6 west of Newton and near the Skunk River bridge. Heart complications were reported to have developed while she was recovering.
Mrs. Walker was thrown from the car driven by her husband, causing her to receive chest and back injuries. The accident occurred when a truck trailer, being operated by Lloyd Hollibaugh, 34, of Lincoln, Nebraska, collided with the Walker car, forcing it into the guard railing.
Her death was the first traffic fatality to occur this year in Jasper County and brought to some 130 the number in the state.
Tentative funeral plans call for services at the Full Gospel church with the Re. I.R. Bowers, pastor officiating, next Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment will be in the Sugar Grove cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Morgan Funeral home. Mrs. Walker had been a member of the Full Gospel church for many years.Mrs. Walker had lived in Jasper County, near Newton, all but the last year of her life. She was born at Metz, Oct 1, 1884, the daughter of the late George and Lydia Hitchler. She received her education in Jasper county schools. On Jan 12, 1905, she was married to J. Murray Walker, who survives her with several children, three sons and four daughters. One child, Pfc. Doyle Walker, 21, was killed in action while with an Army infantry unit on Luzon in the Philippines on April 25, 1945.
Daughters include Mrs. Wilfred (Juanita) Shoemake, Newton; Mrs. Maurice (Aletha) Woody, Monroe; Mrs. Louis (Grace) Dammeier, Newton; Elvertta Walker at home. Surviving sons are Elsmer of Prairie City; Glen of Altoona and Hubert of Des Moines. Many grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive.Newton Daily News - April 12, 1946
Obituary:Murry Walker, 76; Dies Friday; Services Tuesday
Murry (Mert) Walker, 76, of route 4, Newton, died at 2:30 pm Friday at the Sugar Grove Grange hall near Newton. Mr. Walker was attending a Christmas gathering when he suffered a heart attack.
Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Tuesday at the Full Gospel church. Burial will be in Sugar Grove cemetery. Johnson funeral home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Walker is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Lewis (Grace) Dammeier of Newton, Mrs. Wilfred (Juanita) Shoemake of Newton, Mrs. Maurice (Alitha) Woody of Newton and Mrs. Leonard (Elverta) Prindle of Des Moines; three sons, Elsmer of Prairie City, Glen of Altoona and Hubert of Des Moines; 27 grandchildren, and 19 great grandchildren.
Mr. Walker was preceded in death by his wife in 1946, and a son during World War II. The son of Jerome and Rebecca Walker, he was born near Monroe in Jasper County.
He was educated in Jasper county schools and spent most of his life in Jasper county. Mr. Walker was a retired farmer. He was married to Leona Mae Hitchler January 12, 1905 at Metz.
Newton Daily News - December 1959
Memorial Rites To Be Held For Doyle Walker
Special memorial services will be held Sunday, June 10, at the Full Gospel church in Newton, for Pfc. Doyle E. Walker, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Walker of Altoona, formerly of Newton, who was killed in action on Luzon, April 25.
The Rev. I. R. Bowers, pastor of the church, will officiate at the services, starting at 2:30.
Prior to entering the service in March, 1943, Pvt. Walker was emplyed at the Maytag company.
He is survived by his parents, three brothers, Elsmer Walker, Glen Walker and Hubert Walker, and four sisters, Mrs. Lewis Dammeier, Mrs. Wilfred Shoemake, Mrs. Maurice Woody and Elvertta Walker, at home; also several nieces and nephews survive. ~ The Newton Daily News, June 6, 1945.
(Research):Obituary:
Former Newton Resident DiesFuneral services for Mrs. Lee (Viola Hitchler) McQuown, 84, of Emmetsburg, a former resident of Newton, were held recently at Martin's Funeral Home in Emmetsburg.
Survivors are her husband, eight children, a number of grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Pearl Walker and Mrs. Lola Baty, both of Newton. Mrs. McQuown, who was born in Newton, was married to Lee McQuown of Monroe. Mrs. McQuown was a member of the Free Methodist Church of Emmetsburg.She died at the home of her daughter in Emmetsburg. Her sister, a sister-in-law, Mrs. John Hitchler and 14 nieces and nephews attended funeral services. --Newton Daily News - July 1971
Obituary: John Hitchler, 71, Dies at Hospital, Services Monday
John Hitchler, 71, a life long resident of the Newton community, died at 2:30 a.m. Friday at Skiff Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Toland funeral home. The Rev. Walter A. Martin and Neal Busker will conduct the services. Burial will be in Sugar Grove Cemetery.
Mr. Hitchler is survived by his wife, 2 sons, George Hitchler and Robert Hitchler, both of Newton, 3 daughters, Mrs. Carl (Marvel) Clement and Mrs. Philip (Marjorie) Lane both of Newton and Mrs. James (Marilynn) Edgeton of Davenport, 11 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and 3 sisters, Mrs. Lee (Viola) McQuown of Emmertsburg, Mrs. William (Pearl) Walker of Newton and Mrs. Roy (Lola) Baty of Newton.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and 2 sisters. Mr. Hitchler was a member of the Metz Community Church, Sugar Grove Grange and Odd Fellows Lodge.
The sons of George and Lida Benskin Hitchler, he was born June 22, 1890 in Jasper Co. He was married to Merle Anthony who died in 1926 and August 15, 1937 married Elizabeth Naisbitt. Mr. Hitchler was a farmer in the Metz community.--Newton Daily News - July 22, 1961
(Research):News Item: Mrs. John Hitchler of near Newton died this noon at the Skiff Memorial Hospital after an illness of one week following the birth of a daughter. Three other children, all under ten years of age are left motherless.
Mrs. Hitchler, who was 29 years old was born in Croton, Iowa but has been a resident of Jasper County for the past 16 years. Prior to her marriage on April 2, 1916 she was Miss Merle Anthony.Besides her husband, she is survived by 4 children, Marilynn Lucille, one week old, Martha [Marvel] 9, George 7 and Marjorie 5 1/2 years old, her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Louis Anthony, 4 brothers, Dewey, Tom, Gene, and Francis and 5 sisters, Fern, Ella, Ila, Olive and Babe.
She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and one of the womans class at the Metz Church and was an interested worker in the Sugar Grove Grange. No funeral announcements have yet been made. ~ Newton Daily News - March 17, 1926
========================Obituary: Hitchler Rites Held Sunday
The largest funeral ever held at the Metz church took place yesterday afternoon when rites for Mrs. John Hitchler took place.
Mrs. Hitchler died Wednesday at Skiff Hospital here after an illness of 1 week which followed the birth of a daughter. The funeral services were in charge of Rev. Clyde McDonald of Runnels who was assisted by Rev. Wyatt of the Metz neighborhood.The church was filled with flowers sent by friends and relatives of the family. Pall Bears were Homer Clement, Alfred Hoage, Johanthan Emmack, Carl Danley, Clarence Dunmire [Dammeier] and A.J. Coffman. Music was furnished by the church choir. Burial was made at the Metz Cemetery.
Mrs. Hitchler, who was 19 years old was the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Louis Anthony who operate the city water station at Metz. She was prominent in work of the Metz Church and Sugar Grove Grange. Besides her husband, she is survived by 4 children Marilynn Lucille, Martha [Marvel], George and Marjorie. ~ Newton Daily News - March 22, 1926
Wedding: Elizabeth Naisbitt Weds John Hitchler
Announcement is made of the wedding of Elizabeth Naisbitt, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Naisbitt Sr., of Colfax, and John Hitchler, son of Mrs. G.W. Hitchler of Newton, which was solemnized Sunday, Aug 15, in Des Moines. The ceremony was performed at the parsonage home of Rev. C.E. McDonald, who read the vows at 4:00 p.m. in the presence of Mr. & Mrs Lester Willey of Colfax, brother-in-law and sister of the bride. The bride wore a beige lace over matching satin and carried a bouquet of talisman roses. Her attendant was attired in a beige silk dress, with white accessories. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of the bride's brother-in-law and sister, Mr. & Mrs. D. L. Price, in Colfax. Guests were Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Naisbitt Sr., and John, Mr. & Mrs. George Naisbitt, Billy, Virginia and Joseph, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Naisbitt and David, Mr. & Mrs. Lester Willey, Mr U& Mrs. D. L. Price, Lillian and Avis, all of Colfax; Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Naisbitt Jr., of Prairie City; Mr. & Mrs. Brice North and Frank Lewis of Mitchellville, and Mr. & Mrs. Carl Clement and Marjorie and Marilynn Hitchler of Newton. Following a wedding trip through California and along the coast, Mr. & Mrs. Hitchler will reside at their farm home near Metz. Mrs. Hitchler taught in the Metz school for 12 years consecutively, and one year at Galesburg. Mr. Hitchler is a well-known farmer, living near Metz on the farm originally owned by his grandfather.(Research):Obituary: Elizabeth Hitchler
Mrs. E. John (Elizabeth) Hitchler, 86, of Rt 2, Newton, a lifelong resident of Jasper County, died Tuesday evening, Oct 15, at the Skiff Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Wallace-Pence Funeral Home. The Rev. Harold Den Hartog, pastor of the Metz Community Church, will conduct services. Burial will be in the Sugar Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 1 p.m. Thursday. Visitation with the family will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions to the Metz Community Church may be left at the funeral home.
Survivors are a son, Robert Hitchler of Rt. 2, Newton; a step-son, George Hitchler of Denver, Colo; three step-daughters, Mrs. Carl (Marvel) Clement of Rt 2, Newton, Mrs. Phil (Marjorie) Lane of Rt. 2 Newton, and Mrs. James (Marilynn) Edgeton of Fairfield; four grandchildren, 11 step-grandchildren; 17 step great-grandchildren; two step great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, Joseph Naisbitt of Prairie City. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, July 21, 1961, three sisters and four brothers.
Mrs. Hitchler was a member of the Metz Community Church, Sugar Grove Grange, Jasper County Farm Bureau, and Sugar Grove Ladies Club. Mrs. Hitchler had taught in schools in the Metz and Galesburg communities for more than 20 years. The daughter of Joseph and Maria Clarke Naisbitt, she was born Aug. 1, 1899 in Colfax and was graduated from Colfax Community High School. She was married Aug. 15, 1937 in Des Moines.--Newton Daily News - Oct 15, 1985
(Research):Obituary: Della Pearl Walker
Della Pearl Hitchler Walker, 94, a resident of Jasper County most of her life, died Tuesday afternoon, Feb 28, at the Skiff Medical Center of congestive heart failure.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Newton Foursquare Church.The Rev. Joseph Babcock, pastor of the church assisted by the Rev. Ellen Deere, will conduct services. Burial will be in Newton Union Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Wallace-Pence Funeral Home after 5:p.m. today. Visitation with the family will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be left at the funeral home.
Survivors are a son, Ivan, of Newton; five daughters, Odetha (Mrs. Glen) Schnathorst of Indianola, LaVera Eaton, Yvonne (Mrs. Roy) Anderson and Della (Mrs. William) Moore, of Newton, and Roberta (Mrs. James) Barkley of Wichita Kan; 28 grandchildren; 72 great-grandchildren; 31 great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Lola Baty of Newton.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, John William in 1952, a daughter Alise Lawson Feb 9, 1989, three sisters, two brothers and six grandchildren.Owner and operator of Walker's Cafe, she retired in 1963.
The daughter of George and Lida Benskin Hitchler, she was born May 2, 1894 in Murphy. A high school graduate, Mrs. Walker attended Central College in Pella.She resided for 12 years in South Dakota. She was married to John William Walker in May, 1912, in Des Moines.Newton Daily News, 1989
(Research):MARRIAGE: Grandma Baty's obituary says that she was married on June 15, 1916, but she wrote in her Bible that they were married in Monmouth IL on June 21, 1916. She wrote that they were married by a Rev. Jones, a Methodist minister. (Warren Co. IL).
=======OBITUARY: LOLA RUTH BATY.Lola Ruth Baty, 89, of Newton died of heart disease Sunday at Embassy Manor Care Center, where she was a resident. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Wallace-Pence Funeral Home. Burial will be in Sugar Grove Cemetery in rural Newton. Mrs. Baty, a homemaker and lifelong Jasper County resident, was a charter member of the Newton Full Gospel Church and a member of the Assembly of God church.
Surviving are two sons, Carroll of El Monte, Calif., and John of Pomona, Calif., six daughters, Lorraine Specht of Vandenburg Village, Calif., Faith Specht of Lamar, Colo., Junella Shunk of London, Ohio, and Doris Immell, Winona Clark and Dena Couch, all of Newton; 37 grandchildren; 67 great grandchildren; and 14 great-great grandchildren. Friends may call after 8 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, where the family will greet friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Lola Ruth Hitchler Baty, 89, 627 W. 3rd St. S., who died Sunday Oct 1, also was preceded in death by her four daughters, Rosemond Edwards, Miriam Hayes, Pauline Britsch, and Elda Baty. ~ The Register's Iowa News Service NEWTON, IA.
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Lola Ruth Baty, the daughter of George William and Lida Benskin Hitchler, was born December 2, 1899, in the Metz area of Jasper County, Iowa. She attended Jasper County rural schools and the Pella Junior College in Pella, Iowa. On June 15, 1916, Lola was united in marriage to Leroy Newton Baty. Lola dedicated her life to making a home for her family. She was a charter member of the Newton Full Gospel Church. After the Full Gospel Church disbanded, she became a member of the First Assembly of God in Newton.
On Sunday morning, October 1, 1989, at the Embassy Manor Care Center in Newton, Lola died at the age of 89 years, 9 months, 29 days. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leroy Newton Baty; four daughters, Rosemond Edwards, Miriam Hayes, Pauline Britsch, and Elda Baty; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, and four sisters. Those left to honor Lola's memory include her two sons, Carroll Baty of El Monte California; six daughters, Lorraine Specht of Vandenberg Village, California, Doris Immell of Newton, Winona Clark of Newton, Faith Specht of LaMar, Colorado, Dena Couch of Newton; and Junella Shunk of London, Ohio; thirty-seven grandchildren; sixty-seven great-grandchildren; and fourteen great-great grandchildren.=====Newton Daily News Obituary
Lola Ruth Hitchler Baty, 89, of 627 W. 3 St. S., a lifelong resident of Jasper County, died Sunday, October 1, 1989 at the Embassy Manor Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Wallace-Pence Funeral Home. The Rev. Clifford Edwards of Beulah Heights Bible College in Atlanta, Ga., assisted by the Rev. Lynn Shunk of the New Life Fellowship of London, Ohio, will conduct services. Burial will be in the Sugar Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 8 a.m. Wednesday. Visitation with the family will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials in her name will be accepted. Survivors are her two sons, Carroll of El Monte, Calif., and John of Pomona, Calif.; six daughters, Lorraine Specht of Vandanberg Village, Calif., Doris Immell, Winona Clark and Dena Couch, all of Newton, Faith Specht of Lamar, Colo., and Junella Shunk of London, Ohio; 37 grandchildren; 67 great grandchildren; and 14 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, LeRoy; four daughters, Rosemond Edwards, Miriam Hayes, Pauline Britsch, and Elda Baty; two brothers, and four sisters.
(Research):Roy N. Baty, 61, dies early today at his home - Funeral services are pending for Roy Newton Baty, 61, life-time resident of Jasper county, who died at his farm home north of Metz at 8 a.m. today.
He had worked at the Maytag company for a period of 27 years and was a member of the 25 Year club there.
Born to Newton and Jennie Baty Sept. 15, 1892, near Newton, he married Lola Hitchler June 21, 1916, at Monmouth, Ill. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Carrol of San Gabriel, Calif., and John of Newton; nine daughters, Mrs. Wilbur (Rosemond) Edwards of Newton, Mrs. Max (Lorraine) Specht of Los Angeles, Calif., Mrs. Virgil (Mariam) Hayes of Rosemead, Calif., Mrs. Howard (Doris) Schmidt of El Monte, Calif., Mrs. Vernon (Winona) Tool of Newton, Pauline Baty of Zion, Ill., and Dena, Junella and Faith, all at home; one brother, Clive of Iowa City; two sisters, Mrs Alvira Cox of Newton, and Mrs. William Baty of Lincoln, Neb.; one half-sister, Mrs. Mildred Baty of Houston, Mo.
He was a member of the Full Gospel Church. Toland Funeral home is in charge of arrangements. Newton Daily News, November 30, 1953.
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