L. Maxine Sille, 88, of Newton died Saturday Oct 16, 2004 at Careage of Newton in Newton.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Wallace Family Funeral
Home in Newton with the Rev. Jim Olson of Zoar Church in rural Newton
officiating. Burial will be at Sugar Grove Cemetery in rural Newton.Friends may call after 9 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, where the
family will greet friends from 1 p.m. until the time of the service.The daughter of Elmer and Georgiana (Miller) Emmack, she was born April 11,
1916, in Metz. She was a graduate of Newton Senior High School and Normal
Training. On Nov. 7, 1937, she married Richard Sille in Bethany, MO. She was
a teacher, homemaker and farmer's wife. She taught in Jasper County rural
school and later worked as a Arapaho at Berg Elementary. She also work at
day care centers in Newton.Mrs. Sille enjoyed music, playing piano and needle work. She was a member of
Happy Pals and Women's Guild at St. John's Church.Survivors include five daughters and three sons-in-law, Ruby and Dale Verber
of Ankeny, Sheryl and Ken Haven't, Karen Vermillion and Donita and Cave
Carpenter, all of Newton, and Mary Lou Villafuerte of Omaha, Neb. six
grandchildren; nine -great Gandhi; and a sister-in-law, Joy Machin of
Newton.She was proceeded in death by her parents, husband, four brothers
and a sister. Newton Daily News, October 18, 2004, pg. 2A.
Richard E. Sille, 95, of Newton died Sunday, April 4, at Careage of Newton in Newton.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Wallace Family Funeral Home in Newton. Burial will be at Sugar Grove Cemetery.
Friends may call from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday. The family will greet friends from 12 to 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials will be accepted to the American Cancer Society and may be left at the funeral home.
The son of Dirk and Johanna (Freeken) Sille, he was born July 30, 1908, in Monroe. On Nov. 27, 1937, he married L. Maxine Emmack in Bethany, Mo. He lived in Monroe and northeast of Newton and was a farmer all his life. He was a member of Jasper County Farm Bureau and was a NASCAR race fan. He enjoyed reading.
Survivors include his wife; five daughters and sons-in-law, Ruby and Dale Verber of Ankeny, Sheryl and Ken Van Veen, Karen Vermillion, and Donita and Dave Carpenter, all of Newton, and Mary Lou Villafuerte of Omaha, Neb.; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Margaret Sille of Newton.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and five sisters. ~ The Newton Daily News, April 6, 2004, page 2A.
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
After two months of awful suffering, borne with great 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.
156. Earl Leroy Paschal
Died
at the home of Mr. J. Fitzgerrald, Sept. 24, Earl, the infant son of Mrs. Paschal, age nine months and twenty days. ~The Newton Herald, September 26, 1895.
76. 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.
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; Alva 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.
158. 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
161. 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
(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
(Research):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 countyschools 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
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168. Doyle Elbert Walker
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: 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
George served as a chief in the Coast Guard during World War II.
(Research):Obituary:George Hitchler
LOVELAND, Colo - George W. Hitchler, 79, of Loveland, Colo., formerly of Newton, died Saturday, July 18 at McKee Medical Center in Loveland, Colo. Funeral services will be held at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver, Colo. Visitation will be today from 5 until 8 p.m. at Resthaven Memorial Gardens in Loveland. Memorial gifts can be made to the George W. Hitchler Memorial Fund in care of Stoddard Funeral Home, 3205 W. 28th St., Greeley, Colo., 80631.
The son of John Ellis and Merle May Anthony Hitchler, he was born March 25, 1919 in Newton. He married Mary Shrum June 23, 1942 in Bethany, Mo. He served as a chief in the Coast Guard during World War II, worked on a dairy farm in Missouri and also taught auto mechanics for several years. He lived in several places around the country including Newton, Los Angeles, Calif., Mendon, Mo., Lakewood, Calif. and Loveland, Colo.
Survivors include his wife; one son, John of Aurora, Colo.; two daughters, Belinda Jean (Bill) Smith of Lakewood, Colo., and Charmaine Kay (Ron) Lanning of Aurora, Colo.; a half brother, Robert John, and his wife Jean (should be Judy) Hitchler of Newton; three sisters, Marvel Clement and Mrs. Philip (Marjorie) lane, both of Newton and Mrs. Jim (Marilynn) Edgeton of Fairfield, Mo. (Should be Iowa); seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. ~ Newton Daily News July 20, 1998
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 Walkerin May, 1912, in Des Moines. ~ Newton Daily News, 1989
John W. Walker, Cafe Operator, Dies Suddenly
John W. Walker, 59, operator of the Walker Cafe at 210 West Fourth street North, died this morning when stricken by a heart attack in Ferguson's Barbershop, 924 North Sixth avenue East.
Mr. Walker, who lived at 314 West Fifth street South, had just gotten out of the barber chair when he was stricken and died at 11 a.m.
Funeral services are in charge of Toland Funeral Home. Time of services has not been set.
A resident of Newton for 23 years, Mr. Walker once lived at Monroe and also Geddes, S.D. He was married in 1913 in Des Moines to Vela [Della] Pearl Hitchler. About two years ago he and his wife purchased and operated the cafe.
He was a member of the Four-Square Gospel church.
Survivors are his wife; six daughters, Mrs. Odetha Schnathorst of Indianola, Mrs. Alice Maxwell of Lufkin, Texas, Mrs. Lavera Eaton, Mrs. Yvonne Anderson and Mrs. Della Moore, all of Newton, and Mrs. Roberta Barkley of Denver, Col.; one son, Ivan Walker of Newton; several grandchildren and three brothers, Jefferson and Murray Walker of Newton and Fred Walker of Geddes, S.D.~ The Newton Daily News, October 22, 1952, page 1.
(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.
=====OBITUARY on the funeral card:
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.
Mrs. Bert Traxler Died Yesterday Morning After Short Illness
Mrs. Jennie Miller Traxler died yesterday morning at five thirty o'clock at her home four miles west of Newton. She had been suffering for some time from diabetes and no hope had been give for her recovery, although the end was not expected so soon. She had been able to be around and to perform her duties as usual until Wednesday when she received a fall. Since that time her condition rapidly grew worse until the end came.
Mrs. Traxler is the eldest daughter of W. J. Miller. She was born November 29, 1878, and was thirty-five years of age. On September 24, 1903 she was married to Herbert Traxler. They moved away from from this vicinity in a short time and lived in Kansas and Wyoming until the first of last March when they returned here. Since that time they have been living on the Charles Leeper farm west of Newton.
She leaves her husband, Bert Traxler and five small children to mourn her loss. She is also survived by her father, W. J. Miller, and five brothers and sisters, Mrs. Peter Pink, Miss Florence Miller, and Ralph, John and Floyd Miller.
Mrs. Miller was a woman of exceptional character and one whom every one loved. The many friends of the family will mourn the loss of one who at all times endeavored to do the right and encouraged others to do likewise.
The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at two o'clock at the Metz church. Interment will be made in the Metz cemetery. Mr. Traxler's parents will arrive tomorrow morning from Waterville, Kansas for the funeral. ~ The Newton Daily News, July 17, 1914.
John Miller received a message of the death of his brother-in-law, Bert Traxler in Kansas. Mr. Traxler had been in the hospital for several months with cancer. ~ Colfax Tribune, June 3, 1926 Metz News
(Research):Conduct Miller Services Tuesday: Rites are Held at Lutheran Church with Burial in Sugar Grove Cemetery.
Funeral rites for Ralph L. Miller, 51, Jasper county farmer, were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the First Evangelical Lutheran church by Dr. W. H. Blancke, pastor.
Music for the services was furnished by Mr. E.E. McClean, accompanied by Mrs. Edgar Sabin. Mrs. McClean sang two selections, "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere," and "Going Down the Valley."
Interment was in the Sugar Grove cemetery with the following men serving as pallbearers: John Snook, John Frith, Virgil Hurst, George Campbell, Grant Carney and Dr. W.E. Sharp, Mrs. Earl Curry, Mrs. Roy Morrow and Mrs. W. S. Westbrook were in charge of flowers.
Ralph LeRoy Miller was born Sept. 17, 1881, on a farm near Metz and died July 30, 1933 at the age of 51 years, 10 months and 13 days at his home four miles southwest of Newton.
He was united in marriage to Jennie Belle Parmley at Newton March 5, 1906, and to this union two daughters were born, Mabel and Una.
He was preceded in death by his mother in April 1907; by this father in December 1923; one brother, Floyd in May 192, and two sisters, Mrs. Jennie Traxler, July 1914, and one who died in infancy.
Besides his widow and two daughters, Mrs. Mabel Damman at home and Mrs. Una Damman of Melbourne, he is survived by one grandson, Deryl LeRoy Dammann; a granddaughter, Joan Margaret Damman; his stepmother, Mrs. W.J. Miller; two sisters, Miss Florence Miller and Mrs. Edith Pink, and a brother John I. ~ Newton Daily News, Newton Iowa, August 1933
Miller Rites Held Sunday: Dr. John W. Bickett Conducts Services for Mrs. Belle Miller
Funeral services were held Sunday at 2:30 at the United Presbyterian church for Mrs. Belle Miller, 54, who died Friday at the Skiff hospital following a long illness.
Dr. John W. Bickett conducted the rites. Music was furnished by Mrs. F. E. McClean and daughter, Miss Jean McClean, who sang, "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere," "In the Garden," and "Going Down the Valley," accompanied by Mrs. Edgar Sabin.
Interment was made in the Metz cemetery. Pallbearers were George Campbell, J.C. Hill, W. E. Sharp, John Snook, Floyd Kent and W. W. Bruce.
Jennie Belle Parmley Miller was born July 4, 1883, in Pulaski county, Ky. She came to Iowa with her parents in 1892, and was united in marriage to Ralph L. Miller on March 5, 1906. To this union were two daughters were born, Mrs. Una Damman of Melbourne, and Mrs. Mabel Raridon of Newton.
She is preceded in death by her husband, in 1933, her parents, two brothers, Jim Parmley of Portland, Ore., and William B. Parmley, killed in action during the World War, and one sister, Mrs. O. M. Mendenhall of Newton. Besides her two daughters she is survived by one grandson, Deryl Dammann, three granddaughters, Joan and Elna Mae Dammann and Helen Raridon, and one brother, Joe E. Parmley of Canby, Ore. Also several nieces and nephews and other relatives. ~ Newton Daily News, Newton Iowa, May 13, 1938.
(Research):Edith Pink Dies at 53
Services To Be held Sunday at Murdoch Funeral Home
Mary Edith Pink, 58, died at 3 o'clock this morning at the O.A. Snodgrass home, following a prolonged illness.
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 o'clock at the Murdoch funeral home with the Rev. W. W. Johnson, pastor, of the United Presbyterian church, in charge.
Mary Edith Pink, daughter of W.J. and Emma Leeper Miller, was born in Newton, May 9, 1887, and spent her entire life in this vicinity.
She is survived by three sons, Clarence Pink of Mitchellville, Charles Pink of Clinton, and Logan Pink of Newton; also two grandchildren, Darlene and Julene Pink, one brother, John I., Miller, and a sister, Florence Miller,of Newton, and her step-mother, Mrs. Lulu Belle Miller of Denver, Colo. ~ Newton Daily News, 1940.
P. A. Pink Dies In Rock Island, Services Here
Peter A. Pink, 58, former Jasper county resident, died yesterday at his home in Rock Island, Ill.
The body will be brought to Newton, where services will be held Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m. in the Sacred Heart church. Father T. J. McCann will officiate, and interment will be in the Sugar Grove cemetery. Rosary will be said tonight at 5:00 in the Murdoch funeral home.
Mr. Pink was born on May 13, 1887 west of Newton in the Sugar Grove district.
He is survived by his wife, the former Ella Kredill, three sons, Charles Pink, a member of the Newton police force, Clarence Pink of Colfax and Logan Pink of Rock Island, and two sisters, Mrs. Josephine Benedict of Madrid, Ia., and Mrs. Mae Stewart of Des Moines. ~ Newton Daily News, February 7, 1946.
203. Logan Pink
Logan M. Pink
Logan M. Pink, 69, of 2415 Fortieth St. died of a heart ailment Wednesday at home.
Prayer services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Hamilton's Funeral Home. Burial will be in Sugar Grove Cemetery in Metz.
A native of Jasper County, he moved to Des Moines five years ago from Colorado Springs, Colo. He was retired from the real estate business.He is survived by his wife, Frances; a stepson, Gary Schweinebart of Baxter, a brother, Charles of New York City; two grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
Friends may call at the funearl home. ~ The Des Moines Tribune, Des Moines, Iowa, November 6, 1981.
204. Charles Pink
Former resident dies recently
NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Charles S. Pink, 69, of New York City, former Newton area resident and a 1932 graduate of Newton Community High School, died recently while vacationing in Peurto Rico.
Memorial services were held today in New York City.
Mr. Pink was cremated and burial will be at the Metz Cemetery at a later date.
Survivors include a nephew, Ronald Pink of Colfax; and two nieces Darlene Kono of Fontana, Calif., and Judy Raddatz of San Antonio, Tex.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Edith Pink, and two brothers, Clarence and Logan.
Mr. Pink was born and raised on a farm west of Newton.A captain in the Army intelligence Corps, he served in Europe during World War II and had resided in New York City since his separation from the service. ~ The Newton Daily News, February 18, 1983.
Hazel B. Gibson dies Wednesday; rites Saturday
Newton -- Mrs. Orie (Hazel Belle) Gibson, 80, of 1202 N. 3rd Ave. W. a lifelong resident of Jasper County, died Wednesday evening at the Skiff Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Wallace Funeral Home.
The Rev. A.B. Sudbrock, pastor of the Newton Baptist Temple, will conduct services. Burial will be in the Sugar Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at the Wallace Funeral Home after 11 a.m. Friday.
Memorial contributions to a fund in Mrs. Gibson's name will be accepted. They may be left at the funeral home.
Survivors are a son, Kenneth J. Gibson of Davis City; three daughters, Mrs. T. C. (Lo la) Orman and Mrs. Paul (Bonnie) Michael, both of Des Moines, and Mrs. Roland (Ruby) Jacobs of Newton; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and a great-great grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two sons in infancy, a daughter, a brother and a grandson.
Mrs. Gibson, who retired from the Maytag Co., in 1966 after 26 years of service was a member of the Newton Baptist Temple.
The daughter of Oliver and Nancy Miller Henney, she was born July 12, 1901 in Jasper County. ~ Newton Daily News, April 29, 1982.
Funeral services for Orie Gibson will be held at two o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the To land Funeral Home and burial will be in the Sugar Grove cemetery near Metz.
Gibson was a Maytag Co., employee for the past six years and had been a resident of the Metz area for 12 years.
Survivors include his wife and five children, four daughters and one son. The daughters are Mrs. T. C. Orman, Newton; Mrs. Paul Michael, Altoona; Neva, Ruby and Kenneth Gibson, all of Newton. Also surviving are five granddaughters and five sisters. ~ Newton Daily News, April, 25, 1949.
'Ted' C. Orman; former Newton resident, dies
Newton -- Thaddeus "Ted" C. Orman, 72, of 2818 E. Walnut, Des Moines, a resident of Newton from 1942 throught 1952, died Tuesday eveing at the Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Wallace Funeral Home.
The Rev. Roger Kirkpatrick, pastor of the Immanuel Baptist Church in ?, will conduct services. Burial will be in the Sugar Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 1 p.m. today.
Survivors are his wife, Lola; four daughters, Norma May Maples, Sandra Briggs and Patricia Slaybaugh, all of Des Moines, and JoAnn McFadden of Ashdown, Ark.; 10 grandchildren; a brother, Cecil, "Bill" Orman of Decatur, Ill.; and two sisters, Margaret "Muggs" Snyder of Decatur, Ill., and Marie Hect of Cherokee. He was preced in death by his parents and two brothers.
Mr. Orman had been an employee of the Firestone Co.
The son of William and Nellie Wilcox Orman, he was born Jan. 8, 1911 in Dawson. He was married to Lola Florence Gibson Dec. 10, 1942 in Bethany, Mo. ~ Newton Daily News, April 12, 13, 1983.
207. Donald W. Gibson
Infant Son Dies From Influenza
Funeral services for Don W. Gibson, six week old son of Mr. and Mrs. O.F. Gibson, who live near Metz, was held yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the home . Rev. H.L. Roberts, pastor of the Metz Union church officiated and burial was made in the Metz cemetery. The baby died Saturday after a short illness from intestinal influenza.
Don was born Feb. 28, the same time his two-year-old brother, John William was buried. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. O.F. Gibson, and four-year-old sister, Lola Florence. ~ Newton Daily News, March 15, 1927.
Enlisted in the Navy in Dec. 1924
Inducted into the Army in 1943 and received his honorable discharge in 1945.
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WW Henney, War Veteran, Dies At Metz.William Wayne Henney, 37, recently discharged war veteran from Mound Prairie township, Iowa, died of a heart attack Tuesday, Sept. 18, while playing ball at Metz.
He was visiting in Metz with his sister, Mrs. Hazel B. Gibson, and was planning to return to his home in California shortly.
Mr. Henney was in the service two and one-half years, and got his discharge in July.
Surviving relatives include his sister, Mrs. Hazel B. Gibson, and daughter, Norma Jean Henney, of San Francisco, Calif.
The funeral services are in charge of the American Legion and will be held at Murdoch Funeral at 1:30, Friday.
The Rev. Clyde McDonald of Des Moines will officiate and interment will be in the Sugar Grove cemetery. ~ Des Moines Tribune, September 19, 1945.
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William Henney Services FridayFuneral services were held Friday, Sept. 21, 1945 at 1:30 at the Murdoch Funeral home for William W. Henney, who died at the home of his sister of a heart attack while playing ball. The Rev. Clyde McDonald officiated at the funeral and interment was at the Sugar Grove cemetery.
Mrs. Roy Baty and Mrs. Wilbur Edwards sang "Beyond the Sunset" and "Some Golden Day Break." They were accompanied by Mrs. R. L. Jackson. The pallbearers were Donovan Emmack, Dale Emmack, Fred Engle, Gail Engle; Carl Clement; and Leland Clement. Mrs. Delmar Emmack, Mrs. Donovan Emmack and Mrs. Theodore Matheny were in charge of the flowers.
William Henney was born June 29, 1908 at Mound Prairie township. He was the son of Nancy and William Henney. He enlisted in the navy in Dec. 1924 where he spent four years, and most of his life since that time in California. He was married in 1930 to Velda Templeton and to this union one daughter was born. In 1943 he was inducted into the Army and received his honorable discharge in 1945 at Jefferson Barracks.
He is survived by his daughter Norma Jean, of California; one sister, Mrs. Hazel Gibson, four nieces, Mrs. Lola Orman, Bonnie, Neva and Ruby Gibson, and two great nieces, two aunts and several cousins. Newton Daily News, September 22-24, 1945.