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Name: KATHERINE BAHR
Submitted by a Volunteer
Date Submitted: July 18, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, September 10, 1936, front page.
Mrs. K. Bahr, 87, Called in Death---Had Been Resident of Muscatine 55 Years; Funeral Rites Saturday.---Mrs. Katherine Bahr, 87, resident of Muscatine for 55 years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Schrautemyer, 313 East Fifth street, at 7 a.m. today. Death was due to complications resulting from old age. Mrs. Bahr was born in Renna, Hessen, Kastle, Germany, on Dec. 26, 1848, attaining the age of 87 years, eight months and 16 days. She came to America in 1881. Her husband, Conrad Bahr, died 29 years ago. Surviving are her daughter, Mrs. Schrautemyer, with whom she had made her home for the past nine years, a grandson, Roy Bowman, three great grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Henry Hocke, all of Muscatine. Mrs. Bahr was a member of the German Methodist Episcopal church for 50 years and at the time of her death was a member of Zion Lutheran church. The body is at the George M. Wittich Funeral home, 210 Cedar street, where it will remain for services to be held Saturday. The Rev. John Haefner, pastor of Zion Lutheran church, will be in charge. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery.

Name: ERNEST W. BAILES
Submitted by: jiwelsch
Date Submitted: Thursday, June 19, 2003 9:40 PM
Source of Obituary:"ROCK ISLAND ARGUS", Rock Island, Illinois, Friday, December 6, 1968
Ernest W. Bailes----- Ernest W. Bailes, 71, of 1422 1/2 4th Ave., Moline, Illinois, died at 5:15 yesterday afternoon at Moline Lutheran Hospital, following an extended illness. Funeral services are pending at the Knox-Larson Funeral Home, Rock Island. Mr. Bailes was born Aug. 8, 1897 in Muscatine, Iowa, a son of M. B. and Nancy O'Brien Bailes. He received his education in Muscatine and had resided in Moline the past 14 years. He married Mary Becker June 21, 1921 in Superior, Mont. He was a veteran of World War 1, and had been employed as a roofer for 14 years, by the former Holmquist Roofing Co. He was a member of the Roofers Union, Local No.32. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Cassie Loran of Butte Mont.; two brothers, William Bailes of Bettendorf and Edward K. Bailes of St. Paul, Minn., and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother and two sisters.

Name: FRANK H. BAILEY
Submitted by: Beverly Gerdts (no relation to the deceased)
Date Submitted: Saturday, December 21, 2002 3:05 PM
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, February 27, 1975
A former resident of Muscatine, Frank H. Bailey, 79 died Tuesday in Knoxville Veterans hospital, where he had resided for a number of years. Services will be held Friday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral home Rev. Herbert Hoover will e officiating. Burial will be in Bloomington friends Cemetery. Frank Bailey, the son of George H. and Mina L, (Jepson) Bailey, was born Feb. 20, 1896 in Muscatine. Mr. Bailey was affiliated with Friends church and had been a veteran of World War I.

Name: ISABELLE CORRIELL BAILEY
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: January 22, 2001
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, December 21, 1962, page 8
ISABELLE CORRIELL BAILEY----Mrs. Hattie Mills of 204 West 4th Street, received word that her cousin, Mrs. Isabelle (Corriell) Bailey died suddenly at her home Sunday at Omaha, Neb. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Corriell, former residents of this vicinity. The funeral was held Wednesday, with burial at Omaha.

Name: MABEL E. BAILEY
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: June 21, 2004
Source of Obituary: "QUAD-CITY TIMES", Davenport, Iowa, July 14, 1978, page 11
MABEL BAILEY--LETTS, IOWA---Mabel E. Bailey, 90, Letts, died Thursday at Lutheran Homes, Muscatine. Services will be Saturday at United Methodist Church, Letts. Burial will be in Letts Cemetery. Visitation is today at Stacy-Lewis Funeral Home, Columbus Junction. Mabel Wagner married George W. Bailey in 1913 in Letts. He died in 1941. She was a member of Muscatine chapter of Gold Star Mothers, and a 50-year member and past matron of Letts Order of Eastern Star No. 307. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. John (Elina) Lafayette, Riverdale; sons, G. Earl, Raymond and Arthur, all of Letts, and Lyman, Terril, Iowa; 14 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.

Name: MRS. SAMUEL (BOKE) BAILEY
Submitted by: Beverly Gerdts (no relation to the deceased)
Date Submitted: Saturday, December 21, 2002 3:05 PM
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, April 12, 1922
Apoplexy brought on by high blood pressure caused the sudden death of Mrs. Samuel D. Bailey, 701 Spring Street about 5o’clock Tuesday afternoon. She had been in apparent good health and her sudden demise came as a shock to relatives and friends. She was 52 years old. Mrs. Bailey and Miss Alma Cecil 2128 Mulberry Avenue spent the afternoon at the home of Mrs. Orrie Glatstein 112 Canon Avenue. She was laughing and joking when she stepped into the Cecil automobile to go home. Miss Cecil, who was driving, became alarmed when Mrs. Bailey suddenly fell against her when she turned the machine around. The stricken woman was taken into the Edward Hank home, 606 Park Avenue. Physicians were called, but they found life extinct. Mrs. Bailey formerly Miss Ola Boke was born September 20, 1859 at Columbus Junction. She married Mr. Bailey in November 1887, and came to Muscatine to live. She was a member of the First Methodist church and fraternally was affiliated with the Miriam Rebekah lodge. She is survived by her husband, two children Mrs. Jacob Stellrecht of Muscatine and Mrs. Henry Sonnenachien of Chicago; a sister, Mrs. Charles Kleindolph and a brother Frank Boke both of this city. Three grandchildren also survive. Definite funeral arrangements have not been made pending the arrival of the daughter in Chicago.

Name: SAMUEL DEANE BAILEY
Submitted by: Beverly Gerdts (no relation to the deceased)
Date Submitted: Saturday, December 21, 2002 3:05 PM
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, February 3, 1930
Samuel Deane Bailey, 66, 901 Spring Street, died suddenly at the Dillon Grocery, 712 East Sixth Street, Saturday morning at 9 o’clock following a stroke of apoplexy. Recently Mr. Bailey had been taking treatments at the Baker institute. Mr. Bailey was born in Manchester, Ma, June 24, 1863 but had spent most of his life in Muscatine. He married Ola Boke at Fredonia Ia. Nov. 20, 1887, and she died in 1922. He had been employed at the Roach & Musser and Huttig factories. He was a member of the Friends Church, of the I.O.O.F. and the Miriam Rebekah lodge. He was captain of the degree staff of both lodges and served as past noble guard of the I.O.O. F. He was also a member of the rescue hose department. Surviving are two daughters Mrs. Reva Stellrecht of Muscatine, Mrs. Gertrude Sonnenshein of Chicago; one brother George Bailey of Muscatine, one sister Mrs. Emma Dungan of Bloomington Township; four grandchildren. One brother and two sisters preceded him in death. The body was removed to the Hoffman Funeral home. From where services will be conducted Tuesday afternoon and at the Friends Church by the Rev. Benjamin F. Schwartz pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal Church and the Rev. Miss Viola Smith, pastor of the Friends church. Burial will be at the Bloomington Cemetery.

Name: ALBERT BAIRD
Submitted by: Pat Drumm for Judy Beeding
Date submitted: Sept. 13, 2007
Source of Obituary: “THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL AND NEWS TRIBUNE”, Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, February 14, 1929, pg. 4
Albert Baird, 82, a charter member of the American Savings bank’s board of directors and an active member of the First Presbyterian church, died at his home, 902 Iowa avenue, Wednesday night.--- Mr. Baird was a trustee of the First Presbyterian church for many years and for 28 years had served as a director of the American Savings bank here until ill health three years ago forced him to retire.--- Albert Baird was born in Northampton county, Pa., June 4, 1846. He completed his education at the Pennington seminary in New Jersey and then joined his father on a farm at Belvedere, N. J. He married Miss Mary Elizabeth Ink at Stone Church, Pa., Feb. 11, 1875, and for seven years they resided at Washington, N. M., where Mr. Baird was associated with his brother-in-law, George B. Bowers, in operating a water power flour mill.--- They came to Iowa, Muscatine county in 1883, settling on a farm near Atalissa. For the past 13 years Mr. Baird has been a resident of Muscatine.--- Surviving are his widow; one daughter, Mrs. Flora Mae Blanchard of Davenport; on son, John Baird, at home; one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Hazlett of Cleveland Heights, O.; three grandchildren, Alice Bernice Blanchard, Albert Winslow Blanchard and Kenith Baird Blanchard. Three children died in infancy, and a daughter, Carrie, died in 1895, at the age of 14.--- Private funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at the home and public services will be held at the First Presbyterian church at 3 o’clock Sunday afternoon. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery.

Name: JOHN BAIRD
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 13, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa (written in pencil; July 6, 1950)
JOHN BAIRD Funeral services will be held Saturday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home for John BAIRD, 64, of Muscatine, whose death occurred Wednesday at Mt. Pleasant. Dr. Claude W. Cooper, pastor of the First Methodist church, will officiate with Masonic rites to be conducted by Iowa Lodge No. 2, A. F. and A. M. He was single. Surviving is one sister, Mrs. Frank BLANCHARD of Davenport.--------- Funeral services for John BAIRD, 64, who died Wednesday morning, were held today at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home. Serving as organist was Mrs. Floyd Scott and pallbearers were A. J. Magnus, Willis Rynearson, Bruno Mohnsen, Elmo Ferguson, George Meerdink and M. F. Oldenberg. Interment was in Greenwood cemetery.

Name: ANDREW BAKER
Submitted by: Al Harker, GG Grandson, Davenport, Ia.
Date Submitted: Sunday, May 12, 2002 1:03 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, February 25, 1897
Death of ANDREW BAKER , for fifty years a resident of Muscatine County and well known to old settlers, died a 6 o'clock this morning at his home in Park Place, after an illness of several weeks, with strangulation of the bowels. Mr. Baker had attained the age of 73 year and was born in Ohio. He came to this county in 1842 for the purpose of visiting friends. Being favorably impressed with the advantages to be gained in this then new country, Br. Baker decided to locate here and in 1847 took up his residence at Pleasant Prairie, where he remained until 1889, when he moved to Muscatine. He is survived by two sons , JOHN of Shark County Arkansas, and CHARLES residing in Oregon. He is a brother of ex-Supervisor HARVEY BAKER, now deceased, and a brother-in-law of ex-Sheriff EATON now living in Summitville, Iowa. The time of funeral has not been determined. The funeral will take place Saturday morning, at 11 o'clock, with service in Pleasant Prairie church.---- Addition information---- other sons Demetrus, Martin, Calvin, Theodore, Charles, daughters Lucinda, Effie ( Mrs Walter Eis)---- Wife MARY JANE EATON---- Brother in law JAMES ANDERSON EATON--- Parents JOHN BAKER , RHODA SIMPKINS---- Sibings HARVEY, ALBERT, WESLEY, PAULINA( Beuchoff-Kelin) AMANDA, ELECTRA.

Name: CARRIE H. BAKER
Submitted by: Norma for webpage
Dated Submitted: January 24, 2006
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, July 6, 1908, page 4
MRS. ELIJAH BAKER DIES AT HER HOME------WELL KNOWN RESIDENT OF CITY PASSES AWAY TODAY-----Had Been ill for Several Years But Death Was Surprise to Many----Funeral on Thursday. After a prolonged illness, Mrs Elijah Baker, a well known resident of this city, passed away shortly before 11 o'clock this morning at her home on Iowa Avenue. Mrs. Baker had been ailing for the past five years, but it was not until a short time ago that she was confined to her bed. It was not generally known that her condition was serious and the announcement of her demise was a shock to her large circle of friends. Born in Vermont-----Miss Carrie Summer was born in Jacksonville, Vermont, 63 years ago. She came to Muscatine in 1869 and was united in marriage to Elijah Baker on November 19, 1872. Five children were born to them and they survive, they being Eva, Cora and Guy, besides her husband. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and took an active interest in the work of the institution and in its societies. The funeral will be held at 2:00 Thursday afternoon from the late home on Iowa Avenue.----- *Info from Greenwood Cemetery ofc.....Carrie H. Baker, is buried in Greenwood on the P.H.Summer Lot.

Name: MISS CORA ETHEL BAKER
Submitted by: jiwelsch
Date Submitted: Saturday, October 30, 2004 8:33 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, February 14, 1934, front page
Death Summons Miss Cora Baker ------- Long Illness Fatal to Muscatine Woman: Funeral Plans Still Incomplete --------- Miss Cora Ethel Baker, 811 Iowa Avenue, a resident of Muscatine all her life, died at Hershey hospital at 7:10 p. m. Tuesday after a long illness. Surviving are a sister, Miss Eva Baker, and a brother, Guy Baker, both of Muscatine. The body is at the residence and will remain there pending funeral rites. The Fairbanks Home for Funerals is in charge of arrangements.---- Note from submitter: I'm no relation and I looked for a follow up on her obit and it said she was buried in the Greenwood cemetery.

Name: CORA VIOLA DAUGHERTY BAKER
Submitted by a Volunteer
Date Submitted: July 18, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, April 20, 1935, front page.
Mrs. Paul Baker Dies Suddenly---Heart Attack Proves Fatal; Funeral Rites Planned Tuesday----Mrs. Paul S. Baker, 59, died suddenly at 11:50 p.m. Saturday after a heart attack at her home, 1574 Washington street. Mrs. Baker appeared in her usual health Saturday. Cora Viola Daugherty was born on Aug. 2, 1875 in Muscatine and had spent her entire life here. She was married to Paul S. Baker on Nov. 10, 1904. She had been a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. Surviving are her husband; two sons, Stanley M. Baker, Iowa City, and Wilson Baker, Muscatine; two sisters, Hazel Daugherty, and Mrs. George Tice, both of Muscatine. She was the daughter of James and Julia Daugherty. One son Leland Baker, died in 1927. The body is at the Fairbanks Home for Funerals and will remain there for funeral services on Tuesday. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery.

Name: EMMA LAVINA (HARRIS) BAKER
Submitted by: Al Harker, G Grandson, Davenport, Ia.
Date Submitted: Sunday, May 12, 2002 5:25 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, June 16, 1937
Mrs. Emma Baker Called in Death; Rites Saturday---- Mrs. EMMA L. BAKER , age 80 of 404 MacArthur Street, died at 8:30 a.m. today at the home of her daughter Mrs O.O. DONOHOO, 523 Monroe St. after an illness of three weeks with complications due to old age. She was born April 6, 1857 at Cedar Rapids and was married to THEODORE BAKER at Pleasant Prairie, Ia. Shortly after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Baker went in a covered wagon to Delta, Cole. Mrs Baker returned to Muscatine 40 years ago following the death of her husband. Two sons also preceded her in death. Surviving are six children, GLEN BAKER, MRS MAUDE HARKER, MRS PEARL SCHAULAND, MRS RUBIE DONOHOO, all of Muscatine , and CALVIN BAKER, and MRS. MARY RUCKDESCHEL, both of Portland, OR, besides 12 grandchildren. The body is at Hoffman Funeral home where rites will be conducted Saturday, burial in Parr Cemetery.--- Additional information:---- Parents SYLVANUS HARRIS, ESTER M DANIELS----- Siblings WALTER, HATTIE (WIEDLE), CARRIE (McCLOSKEY) , GUSSIE---- Theodore Baker parents ANDREW BAKER, MARY JANE EATON----Source of Funeral Rites: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, June 19, 1937, page 3---- Mrs Baker Funeral Rites Are Observed--- Funeral rites for Mrs. EMMA L. BAKER , 80 , of 404 MacAurthur Street were conducted this afternoon at Hoffman Funeral church. The Rev. A----- Brandsteitier pastor of the United Brethren church officiated. Burial was in Parr cemetery near Pleasant Prairie. Mrs Harry H---- was solist at the service accampanied by Miss Eda Critz. Flower attendant were Miss Annie O'T---- and Mrs. Winfield Wells. Serving as pallbearers were RICHARD HARKER, FRANK VORWERK, O.O. DONOHOO, ------ BAKER, RONALD CONKLING, AND ALFRED BEACH.---- Additonal information from Al Harker G grandson, Davenport, IA.---- Richard Harker was her grandson--- Frank Vorwerk was her grand daughter Betty Harker husband---- O.O. Donohoo was son in law married to Ruby---- Emma Lavina Harris parents were Sylvanus Harris, Ester M Daniels of Cedar Rapids, Ia.

Name: FRANCES MARY BAKER
Submitted by: Norma for webpage
Dated Submitted: January 24, 2006
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, November 25, 1921, page 8
Failing health of approximately three years ended in the death of Mrs. John Baker shortly before two o'clock this afternoon at her home 1863 Sherman street. She was one of Muscatine's pioneer residents, having made this city her home for almost half a century. She was seventy-five years of age. Mrs. Baker was the widow of an inventor who had 126 patents. Upon his death in Chicago seven years ago approximately 90 of these were being manufactured. While in Muscatine Mr. Baker established the Baker Manufacturing company, builders of steam boilers and various canning machinery. For years this was one of the best known enterprises of the city. Prior to her marriage, Mrs. Baker gained considerable repute as a writer having contributed many articles to leading magazines and newspapers. She was formerly Miss Frances Mary Anshultz, born in Galva, Illinois, March 22, 1846. As a child she moved with her parents to Leavenworth, Kans. Her marriage to Mr. Baker took place in St. Louis, Mo., April 21, 1867. After spending a few years in that city they moved to Rock Island, shortly afterwards removing to Muscatine. To survive her Mrs. Baker leaves four daughters, three sons, seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Only one daughter resides here, Mrs. Irma Baker, having made her home with her mother. The sons who mourn her demise are Paul and Norman Baker of this city and John Baker of Los Angeles, Calif.----- * "Info from Greenwood Cemetery "-----Frances Mary Baker is buried in Greenwood Cemetery with her Husband John.

Name: GEORGE BAKER
Submitted by: Norma Rogers for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: July 11, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, January 11, 1911, page 2
GEORGE BAKER---- A FORMER TEACHER IN THE COUNTY---- He Later Went To Farming, Becoming One of the Best Known Men in Muscatine County----- George Baker, one of the bsest known residents of Muscatine county, died yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, at his home, 914 Cedar street. He was in his sixty-third year, and death resulted from paralysis, with which he had been stricken last Friday. Mr. Baker was a retired farmer and moved in from the country about a year ago. Funeral services will be conducted at the late home Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Dr. L. M. Grigsby, of the Methodist church, officiating. Interment will be made at Greenwood cemetery, and the Masons will have charge of the services at the grave. George Baker was born in Perry county, Ohio, March 14, 1848. His father died in 1852, and in 1854 the mother with her two sons, John and George, moved to Iowa, locating in Muscatine county. He began teaching school when about twenty years old, and continued for about ten years in his home community, being one of the successful teachers of his time. In 1878 he quit teaching to devote his time to farming, locating in Lake township, of which he was a substantial resident until he moved to Muscatine in November, 1909. On November 14, 1877, he was united in marriage to Miss Alice Rice, who, with the three children, the daughter Myrtle and son, Warren, at home, son Roy residing on the home farm, and one grandchild, survive him. There are also living, one brother, John Baker, residing in the city; one half-sister, Mrs. Charles Will, of this city, four half- brothers, Thomas Fletcher, of Cherokee, Kan.; Benjamin Fletcher, of Creighton, Neb.; Frank Fletcher, of Lake township, and William Fletcher, of Seventy-six township. Mr. Baker became a member of the High Prairie Methodist church in 1876, and affiliated with that church throughout the balance of his life.

Name: GLEN F. BAKER
Submitted by: Al Harker, GG Nephew, Davenport, Ia.
Date Submitted: Sunday, May 12, 2002 2:00 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, December 11, 1961, page 6
GLENN F. BAKER , age 81, 804 East Sixth Street., died at 5:30 pm. Saturday (9 dec 1961) at his home after an extended illness. Funeral services are pending at the George M. Wittich funeral home. Mr. Baker was born June 8, 1880 Ouray, CO.., son of THEODORE BAKER and EMMA HARRIS BAKER. He had been married twice- to ALTA MACKLEY and BESSIE McTAVISH. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Ina Nelson, Muscatine and sister Mrs. O.O. DONAHUE, Wilton.---- Addition information---- grand parents were SYLVANUS HARRIS, ESTER M DANIELS ANDER BAKER MARY JANE EATON---- siblings , CALVIN, MADUE (MRS ALFRED L HARKER), PEARL (MRS. SCHAULAND), RUBY (MRS DONAHUE), MARY (MRS RUCKDERSCHEL)----- Glen and daughter buried Parr Cemetery, Pleasant Prairie, Muscatine Co, Ia family plot.--- Ina died 12 June 1971----

Name: GUY E. BAKER
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 13, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa (written in pencil; Feb 22, 1956)
Guy E. BAKER, 79, life resident of Muscatine county, died today at Bellevue hospital. The body is at the Fairbanks Home for Funerals, where arrangements for services are pending. Mr. BAKER was born April 11, 1876, in Muscatine, the son of Elijah and Carrie SUMNER-BAKER. His marriage to Pina STAPP took place in September of 1909 in Chicago. He was a member of the United Spanish American War Veterans. Surviving are one son, Robert BAKER, Aurora, Colo., four daughters, Mrs. Betty HOLCOMB, Nichols, Mrs. Rue SCHREIBER, Cedar Rapids, Mrs. Delpha RINGER, Isle of Pines, S.C., and Mrs. Beverly ABNEY, Louisville, Ky.; and 13 grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his wife, two sisters and one brother. ------------- Services for Guy E. BAKER were held this afternoon at the Fairbanks chapel. The Rev. A. D. Steffenson, pastor of the First Methodist church, officiated. Flower attendants were Mrs. John Blaesing, Mrs. Robert Holcomb and Mrs. Robert Stohr. Pallbearers included James Hadley, John Blaesing, Robert Stohr, John Loeb, John Wessels and Robert Bosch. Burial was at Greenwood cemetery, with military rites conducted at the graveside.

Name: HARRIET (FREEMAN) BAKER
Submitted by: Al Harker, GG Nephew, Davenport, Ia.
Date Submitted: Sunday, May 12, 2002 8:58 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, April 5, 1894
Death of Mrs. Harvey Baker---- Another Old Settler of Muscatine County Called Beyond the Dark River.------ Word comes to us from Pleasant Prairie, that Mrs. Harvey Baker died at her home in Fulton township, near Pleasant Prairie, yesterday, at 3 o'clock, of pleurisy. Her death was quite sudden and unexpected to her family and friends. The deceased had been in failing health all winter, but with the return of spring hopes were entertained that her health would be restored again. But alas for human hopes: about two weeks ago she took a severe cold, which developed a slight attack of pueumonia, but pleurisy set in and the enfeebled body gave up the struggle and succumbed to the inevitable. Thus the Master's sheaves of ripened grain are harvested one by one. Harriet Freeman Baker was born in June, 1823, and was consequently, about 71 years of age. In 1843 she was united in marriage to Mr. Harvey Baker, who survives her. Mrs. Baker came to Muscatine county, Iowa, in early day, being among the oldest settlers in the county. She is survived by her husband and five children: George and Cyrus, of Muscatine county, Frank and Mrs. Mallicoat, of Jasper county, and Mrs. Gatton. of Milburn, Iowa. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 10 o'.lock from the family residence in Fulton township.---- Addition information---- Harriet born and married in Indiana---- Mary E. Baker married George Gatton of Boulder, Montana---- Anna Baker married Thomas Mallicoat of Newton, Iowa

Name: MRS. HATTIE MAE BAKER
Submitted by: jiwelsch
Date Submitted: Thursday, June 20, 2002 5:00 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, January 31, 1935
Death Summons Mrs. Roy Baker -------------- Brief Illness Proves Fatal to Life Long Resident of County ------ Mrs. Hattie Mae Baker, 52, wife of Roy R. Baker, a resident of Muscatine county all her life, died at 3:15 a.m., today at Hershey hospital after a short illness. Her home was on rural route No. 5. She was born in Muscatine on Feb. 28, 1882, the daughter of Cornelius and Eva Fry Herrick. Her marriage to Roy R. Baker occurred on Jan. 17, 1907. Mrs. Baker was a member of the High Prairie Methodist Episcopal Church and was president of the Aid Society of that church. Surviving are her husband; her mother, Mrs. Eva Herrick; one daughter, Mrs. Lawrence J. Boshart, of Ainsworth; two brothers, A. C. Herrick, Muscatine; and C. C. Herrick, Letts; one grandson, Robert R. Boshart, Ainsworth. One sister, Mrs. A. E. Cole, died 12 years ago. The body is at the Fairbanks Home for Funerals and will remain there until Friday morning when it will be taken to the residence near High Prairie. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at the Fairbanks chapel by the Rev. W. H. Slack, pastor of the Musserville Methodist church and Dr. B. F. Schwartz, pastor of the First Methodist church. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

Name: HAZEL B. BAKER
Submitted by: Kaye Strause
Date Submitted: Thursday, November 27, 2003 6:57 AM
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, IA., Wednesday, November 21, 1973
HAZEL B. BAKER---- Services for Hazel B. Baker, 77, Fruitland, will be Friday at the Fairbanks-Lamb Funeral Home, Muscatine Burial will be in Island Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday. Mrs. Baker died Monday at Muscatine General Hospital. Hazel Goodwin was born in Galena, Ill. Her first husband preceded her in death. She married Hiram T. Baker in 1957 in Muscatine. Survivors include, her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Kenneth (Sylvia) Herlein, Bettevillke, Ill; sons, Weldon, Lloyd and Ivan Strause, all of Fruitland, and Ernie Strause, Monticello, Wis; 24 grand-children; 36 great-grandchildren, and a sister, Bessie Yates, Max Creek, Mo.

Name: IRMA M. BAKER
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 13, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa (written in ink; 4 Nov 1955)
Rites were held today at the Fairbanks chapel for MISS IRMA M. BAKER, 84, whose death occurred Tuesday at her home, 164 Sherman street. The Rev. Lester Moore, pastor of the Park Avenue Methodist church, officiated. Pallbearers were Clayton Bosten, George Freers, Fred Lange and Clyde Houser. Burial was at Greenwood cemetery.

Name: MYRTA BAKER
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 13, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa (written in pencil; Feb 22, 1956)
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at the First Methodist church for MISS MYRTA BAKER, lifelong resident of Muscatine county, whose death occurred Saturday evening at Bellevue hospital. Miss BAKER had resided at 209 West Sixth street. The body is at the Fairbanks Home for Funerals and it will remain there until Tuesday. ---Miss BAKER was born Aug. 4, 1879, in Lake township, the daughter of George and Alice RICE-BAKER. She was a member of the PEO Sisterhood and served as secretary of the First Methodist church for 22 years.--- Survivors include one brother, Roy, and three nieces, Mrs. Lawrence BOSHART, Miss Roth Ann BAKER and Miss Alice Marie BAKER. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Warren G. BAKER.----------- Funeral rites for Miss Myrta BAKER were held today at the First Methodist church. Flower attendants were Mrs. Herbert Grebing, Mrs. Harry Webster, Mrs. Hazel Fishburn, Mrs. Elmer Steinmetz and Miss Opal Tanner. Pallbearers were E. J. Asthalter, Harold Brandau, Herbert Grebing, Elmer TeStrake, William Mull and Harry Webster. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery.

Name: ROY RICE BAKER
Submitted by: jiwelsch
Date Submitted: Thursday, June 20, 2002 4:57 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, August, 1956
Roy Rice Baker Of Lake Township Called in Death ----------- Roy Rice Baker, 75, a life resident of this community, died at 4 p.m. Sunday at his home on Route 5 after a sudden illness. Mr. Baker was the son of George and Alice Rice Baker and was born Aug. 1, 1881, in Lake township. He married Hattie Mae Herrick Jan. 17, 1906, in Lake township. A retired farmer, he was a member of the High Prairie Methodist Church. For many years, Mr. Baker served as treasurer of the Muscatine County Beef Producers' Assn. and had been active in the affairs of the organization. He was preceded in death by his wife on Jan. 31, 1935. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Lawrence Boshart, Route 5; two grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by a brother and a sister. Funeral services will be held Wednesday in the chapel of the Fairbanks Home for Funerals with the Rev. Lester Moore, pastor of Park Avenue Methodist church, officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.----- Note---he died Aug. 26, 1956.

Name: LEANDER BALDWIN
Submitted by: Mary Stickney
Date Submitted: Tuesday, May 28, 2002 6:13 PM
Source of Obituary: Newspaper Unknown, local newspaper, Iowa, Died December 2, 1897
Obituary-----Leander Baldwin was born in Wind(h)am county, Vt., Jan. 21, 1834 and died at his home in Atalissa, Dec. 2, 1897, aged 63 years, 10 months and 11 days. Comrade Baldwin was one of the earlier settlers of Atalissa, having come here in 1856, where he worked at the trade of carpenter until 1860, when he moved to Iowa township, Cedar county. He enlisted in Co. B, 35th Iowa Infantry, in 1864, and was with the regiment in all the hard-fought battles and long marches. He was an applicant for a pension for disability incurred in the army, but having no hospital record was rejected. In April last he made an application, and by the help of Congressman Curtis was granted one of $13 per month in June, receiving arrears and one quarterly payment. His sickness was long and lingering and was caused by his army service, no doubt. He lost his wife on the 14th of October last. He was the father of three children, who died in youth. He leaves two sisters and one brother. One sister was present when he died, one lives in California and it is not known at this time where his brother is. Comrade Baldwin was a good man in every sense of the word---kind and obliging, ever ready to do a good and benevolent act to a friend and neighbor. O.

Name: HENRY C. BALES
Submitted by: Norma for webpage
Dated Submitted: January 25, 2006
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, April 21, 1933, page 1
DEATH SUMMONS HENRY BALES, 82 ----- End Comes at Home of Daughter; Funeral Will Be Held Sunday------Henry C. Bales, 82, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Clarence C. Rice, 506 Woodlawn avenue, about 7:30 a.m. today after an illness with a complication of ailments from advanced age. Mr. Bales was born at Richland, Ia., Jan.5, 1850. Mrs. Bales, who was Miss Mary Mintor, prior to her marriage, preceded him in death 20 years ago. Surviving are two sons and three daughters, Mrs. Rice, Mrs. W. G. Bridgman, Long Beach, Calif., Mrs. Evelyn Garton, San Francisco, Calif., Jay Bales, Minneapolis, and Fay Bales, Waterloo. The body is at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home on West Third street and will remain there for funeral services to be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Sunday by the Rev. B. F. Schwartz, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church. Burial will be in the Keota cemetery.

Name: ALVINA J. BALL
Submitted by: jiwelsch
Date Submitted: Friday, September 2, 2005 6:28 AM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, August 23, 2005
Alvina Ball------ WILTON, Iowa - Alvina J. Ball, 102, Wilton, died Sunday, Aug. 21, 2005, at Davenport Lutheran Home, Davenport. The Revs. Wayne Fredericksen and Clarence Pannier will officiate the services. Musical selections will be provided by organist, Linda Timmsen. Casket bearers are her grandsons, Robert Ball, Daniel Ball, Wayne Whitmer, James Ball, Brian Ball, Bernard Schwarz, Richard Ball and Christopher Ball. Burial will be at Oakdale Cemetery, Wilton. Mrs. Ball was born June 24, 1903, in Yuton, Neb., the daughter of Frederick and Anna Utesch. She married Bernhardt "Ben" Ball on Sept. 20, 1922, in Riceville. He preceded her in death Nov. 16, 1983. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Wilton, and its Ladies Aid. She enjoyed her family and friends. She had a very strong faith and devoted her life to serving the Lord. She enjoyed cooking and sewing for her family and for people in need. She made many quilts and did tatting. Survivors include two daughters, Ruth Schwarz of Davenport and Elnora Whitmer and husband Harold "Bud" of Muscatine; four sons, Carl Ball and wife Margaret of Ridge Manor, Fla., Elmer Ball of Portland, Ore., Allan Ball and wife Kathryn of Muscatine and Richard Ball and wife Anne of Norfolk, Va.; a daughter-in-law, Arnette Ball of Clinton; 27 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; 21 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a daughter, Frances Ball; a son, Harvey Ball; a daughter-in-law, Lenora Ball; a son-in-law, Calvin Schwarz; seven sisters, Bertha, Anna, Sophia and Frieda Utesch, Mary Harris, Louise Lubbert and Ruth Funte; five brothers, John, Henry, Fred, Louis and Paul Utesch; three grandchildren, Diana, Ellen and Dwayne Schwarz; and a great-grandson, Randy Schwarz. -----Submitters' Note: No relation

Name: JOHN BALSER
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 13, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa (written in pencil; May 4, 1938)
Services for John BALSER, 74, a life resident of Muscatine county who died Sunday at his home, 106 Jefferson street, were conducted Tuesday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home by the Rev. Paul McKinley. Mrs. Harley Smith, Mrs. W. J. Knight and Mrs. A. Kretschmar were flower attendants. Pallbearers were W. J. Knight, Arnold Kretschmar, Leo Huber, Hershel Harper, Fred Peters and Merle Aye. Burial was in Memorial Park cemetery.

Name: JOHN M. BALSER
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 13, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa (written in pencil; Mon. Feb 27, 1939)
John M. BALSER, 82, died at 3:30 a.m. Sunday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Henry GEIRSE, in Lake township. Born Sept. 19, 1856, in Buffalo, N.Y., he had lived in Lake township nearly all of his life. He married Margaret WIEGAND on March 25, 1880, in Muscatine. He was a member of the Walnut Street Baptist church.--- Besides the daughter, Mrs. Henry GEIRSE, survivors include a son, John P. BALSER, also of Lake township; four grandchildren, Gladys GEIRSE and Lloyd GEIRSE of Lake township, and Mrs. Kenneth OBERHAUS and Viola BALSER, both of Muscatine county, and a great grandson, Marvin OBERHAUS.--- He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary SCHMIDT-BALSER; his wife; three children, one sister, and three brothers. One brother died on Dec. 22, 1938.--- The body is at the George Wittich Funeral home and funeral services will be held there Tuesday with Dr. David I. Berger, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, officiating. Burial will be in the High Prairie cemetery.

Name: JEAN CAROL BANKHEAD
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 13, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa(written in ink; 12-11-66)
MISS JEAN CAROL BANKHEAD, 19, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben BANKHEAD of Bidwell road, died Sunday at University hospital, Iowa City. Funeral services will be. at St. Mathias church. Burial will be in St. Mary’s cemetery.--- Miss BANKHEAD was a messenger at the H. J. Heinz company before her illness. She was born her Dec. 15, 1946, the daughter of Ben and Betty VORWERK-BANKHEAD. --- Surviving are her parents; a brother, Tom BANKHEAD, Davenport; a sister, Mrs. John (Mary Beth) HOOPES, Muscatine, and a grandmother, Mrs. Anna VORWERK, Muscatine. A sister, Judith Ann, is deceased.---------- (written in pencil; 12-11 - 12-13-1966)-----A Requiem Mass for Miss Jean Carol BANKHEAD, was held Tuesday morning at St. Mathias church. Father J. J. Lenoch was the Celebrant of the Mass. Pallbearers were Arthur Causey, Carson Schwandke, Rodger Legg, and E. E. Seyb. Burial was at St. Mary’s cemetery under the direction of the Fairbanks Home for Funerals.

Name: ALBERT H. BANKS
Submitted by: jiwelsch
Date Submitted: Friday, January 7, 2005
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, December 6, 2004, page 5A
Albert Banks----- ALEDO, Ill. - Albert H. Banks, 87, Aledo, died Saturday, Dec. 4, 2004, at Mercer County Hospital, Aledo. The Rev. Michael Kincaid will officiate the services. Private burial will be at Muscatine Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Banks was born April 11, 1917, in Geneseo, Ill., the son of Thomas and Orpha Santee Banks. His first marriage was to June Beutler. He later married Frances Hyett Dec. 19, 1970, in Moline, Ill. He received his education from Muscatine schools. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II and retired from the Rock Island Arsenal in 1978, where he was employed as a machine tool operator. His memberships include the American Legion Fallerans Post 121, Aledo, the Muscatine American Legion and the NRA. He enjoyed gardening and was an avid outdoorsman and outstanding woodcarver. Survivors include his wife, Frances; a son, Ray Banks and wife Sandra of Muscatine; a daughter-in-law, Pat Banks of Livermore, Calif.; stepsons, Claris Hyett of Granite Falls, Wash., Lennis Hyett of Aledo and Larry Hyett of Van Cleave, Miss.; three grandchildren; six stepgrandchildren; a great-granddaughter; two stepgreat-grandchildren; two sisters, Icel Strabala of Mesa, Ariz., and Mildred Boyd of Fort Mill, S.C.; and a brother, William Werner of Oskaloosa. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Thomas; three brothers; and two sisters. ------Submitters' Note: I'm no relation.

Name: JACQUELINE M. BARCLAY
Submitted by: Elizabeth Harper Casillas
Date Submitted: Saturday, February 17, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, February 26, 1996
JACQUELINE M. BARCLAY, 58, 1911 Tipton Road, died early today, Monday, Feb. 26, 1996, at Muscatine General Hospital. Services will be Wednesday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home. Lt. Gerald O'Neill of the Salvation Army will officiate. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Barclay was born June 9, 1937, in Iowa City, a daughter of Charles and Vivian Beatty McDaniel. She married John H. Barclay on Sept. 24, 1955, in West Liberty. Survivors include her husband, John; son, Steven J. Barclay of Minneapolis, Minn.; son, Douglas J. Barclay of Muscatine, and grandson, Brayde John; daughter, Kay Bunch of Muscatine, and grandsons, Kevin and Kristopher Bunch; daughter, Mrs. Randy (Laurie) Dierickx of Grandview, and granddaughters, Falynn, and Kiffany Payton; her mother, Vivian Faulkner of Muscatine; a brother, Kenneth McDaniel of Muscatine; and two sisters, Mrs. Robert (Ruth) Curtis, and Darlene Ruggles, both of Muscatine. She was preceded in death by her father, two brothers, Bill and Jim, and one sister, Margaret.

Name: LEWIS BARDITT (BURDETTE)
Submitted by: Webmaster for Donna
Date Submitted: December 26, 2000
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE DAILY JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, February 5, 1857, page 3, volume II, No. 158
STILL ANOTHER OLD SETTLER GONE---- Lewis Barditt, another of the old settlers of this place, died at his residence in this vicinity, of lung fever, Tuesday. He located here, with his brothers, Thomas and Humphrey; as early as 1835. Thus one after another of the "old settlers" who braved the hardships of pioneer life at this place are passing away. Within a year past from this date six of our citizens who located here previous to 1840 have "gone the way of all the earth." How solemn and impressive is the warning to those who remain, (and to all of us,) in the contemplation of this fact! "Be ye also ready."

Name: CORA BARGER
Submitted by: Norma for webpage
Dated Submitted: January 25, 2006
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, July 12, 1934, front page
Mrs. Cora Barger Called in Death------Former Muscatine Resident Succumbs at Home of Daughter in Eldon------Mrs. Cora Barger, a former Muscatine resident, died Wednesday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Otto Teufel, Eldon Ia., relatives here were informed. Cora Lamar was reared in Muscatine and spent most of her life here, leaving about six years ago for Eldon where she has made her home since. She married A. J. Barger, who preceded her in death. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Teufel of Eldon, and Mrs. Claude Clark of Palmdale, Calif., and two brothers, John Lamar of Barron, Wis., and Frank Lamar of Muscatine. The body will be brought to Muscatine Saturday for funeral services which will be held at the United Brethren church, Saturday at 3 p.m. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery.

Name: ETHEL MAE BARKER
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 13, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa (written in ink; 11-24-61)
Mrs. Ethel Mae BARKER, 71, of 525-1/2 Mulberry, died today at Riverview Heights nursing home. She was born Ethel STEWART, June 21, 1890, at Columbus Junction. She married Grover C. BARKER, Sept. 28, 1924. Mrs. BARKER was a retired laundry worker, and was a member of the Evangelical United Brethren church. Survivors include one son, Grover BARKER Jr. of Davenport; a sister, Mrs. Ernest HALL of Mobile, Ala.; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother and one son. Funeral services will be held at Monday at the Fairbanks home for funerals. ---------(written in ink; 11-27-61)--- Funeral services for Mrs. Ethel Mae BARKER, were held today at the Fairbanks chapel. Rev. J. Arthur Eveland officiated. Pallbearers were Art Howe, Clifford Graham, Kenneth Powell, A. A. Arndt, Glen Gabbert and Bruce Ratcliff. Flower attendants were Mrs. Ruby Giessregan, Mrs. Margaret Chandler, Mrs. Thelma Strajack and Mrs. Hazel Kutcher. Interment was at Greenwood cemetery.

Name: JOHN BARKO JR.
Submitted by: Denise and Norma
Date Submitted: Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, August 17, 1981
JOHN BARKO JR.-------Services will be held Tuesday in Omaha, Nebraska, for John Barko Jr., 68, Woodcliffe, Neb., a former Muscatine High School basketball star who died Saturday afternoon in Dodge Memorial Hospital, Freemont, Neb. The services will be at the Troia & Meyer Funeral Home, S. 13 th St., Omaha. Burial will also be in Omaha. A son of John and Florine M. Barko Sr., he was born June 21, 1913 in Muscatine and lived here until graduating from the University of Iowa. He married Beverly Roland in 1940 in Kahoka, Mo. As a Muskie, Barko was known as " Long John " and led the Little Six Conference in scoring and was an all-state center. The 1931 Auroran yearbook said " Barko will go down in the basketball history of Muscatine as one of the best athletes she has ever produced." Barko went on to play basketball at the University of Iowa and then played pro ball with the Bendix Corp. until going into military service. He was an engineer with the U. S. government and later served as an engineer with the city of Omaha until his retirement. Surviving are his wife; one son, Gary M. Barko, Omaha; two daughters, Mrs. Sandra Cantigilia and Mrs. Pamela Simmons, both of Woodcliffe, Neb.; and three grandchildren.

Name: MRS. ANNA M. BARNARD
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 5, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa (written in pencil; 1949 May 30)
Mrs. Anna BARNARD, 1603 Mulberry avenue, died Sunday at Bellevue hospital following a heart attack she suffered earlier in the day. The body was taken to the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral home and will remain there pending funeral arrangements.
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa (written in ink; 31 May 1949)
Funeral rites for Mrs. Anna M. BARNARD, 91 whose death Sunday, will be conducted Wednesday at the Ralph J. Wittich funeral home. Dr. Joseph Kennedy, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, will be in charge. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery. The daughter of Lewis and Barbara SCHAFER, she was born on Jan. 16, 1858, in Lancaster, N.Y. She had made her home in Muscatine for 86 years. Her husband, Edward BARNARD, preceded her in death. Mrs. BARNARD was a member of the First Baptist church. Survivors include a brother, Sam SCHAFER, of Wapello; a sister, Mrs. G. W. Van CLEEF, Guthrie Center, Ia.; a daughter-in-law , Mrs. Edward G. BARNARD, Wilmington, Calif.; and three grandchildren, Earl HILL of Muscatine, Ralph BARNARD of Riverside, Calif., and Kenneth BARNARD of Wilmington, Calif. She was preceded in death by her husband, one son, one daughter and several brothers and sisters.

Name: HAZEL MICHAELS BARNARD
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 13, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, Newspaper Date Unknown
Hazel MICHAELS-BARNARD, 98, 2498 Mulberry Ave., died Friday at Muscatine General Hospital. A private prayer graveside service will be Tuesday at Greenwood Cemetery. The Rev. William Runaas Jr. of Grettenger, Iowa will officiate.--- The former Hazel MICHAELS was born May 17, 1890 in Horton, Kan., to Willoughby Otwell and Sarah Ellen MORRISON-MICHAELS. She had lived in Muscatine for most of her life. Her marriage to Glen F. BARNARD took place June 20, 1912 in Kansas City, Mo. She was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church were she was a former Sunday school teacher and a member of the Esther Circle. She and her husband had operated the former BARNARD Jewelry Store for many years.--- Survivors include a son, Robert M. of Green Valley, Ariz.; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband in 1961, one son, one great-grandchild and two brothers.

Name: REBECCA RUPP BARNARD
Submitted by: Nicky Eickerman
Date Submitted: March 24, 2000 9:45 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE SEMI-WEEKLY NEWS TRIBUNE", Muscatine, IA., Tuesday, November 1, 1904
" Spirit Enters Other World"--- Mrs. Rebecca Barnard passes to golden shore.--- Death came after two weeks illness--Funeral will be held, Monday afternoon from First Baptist Church--Exemplary Life. At the home of her son, Thomas Barnard, 307 West Third St. at 1:45 o'clock PM, Saturday, occurred the death of Mrs. Rebecca Barnard, wife of the late John Barnard, aged 76 years and 19 days, death coming after two weeks illness with typhoid-malaria fever. Mrs. Barnard had been ill since returning from a visit to relatives and the fair at St. Louis, and though the best of physicians, aided by tender nursing of loved ones, was always in attendance upon her, the disease refused to yield to treatment and at the hour noted she calmly sank to rest, the end coming peaceful, this mother in Israel passing away without fear of death, but in the spirit in which she uttered her last and favorite words, "I have fought a good fight; I have finished by course; I have kept my faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give me at the day." With the prayer of her pastor, Rev. Judson Kempton, fervidly uttered for her soul, this loving and devoted mother, surrounded by her loved ones, returned to the God who have her life, and rest eternal came as a crowing glory of a life well spent. Mrs. Rebecca Rupp Barnard was a native of Pennsylvania, having been born in Bemont Co. that state on October 10, 1828. When 18 years of age, she became the bride of John Barnard, the young people being united in marriage at Zanesville, Ohio, on October 1, 1846. Eight years later, in 1854, when this country was in an undeveloped state, the family came to Iowa and to Muscatine, settling in Bloomington Twp. on the fine farm now owned and occupied by their son, Edward Barnard. This was the family home for many years, and here the husband and father, John Barnard, one of the most highly respected, residents of the county, passed away four years ago. Since his death, the mother had made her home in this city, for the past year at the home of her son, Thomas. During their residence here the family was always known as one of the first in the county. With her husband, Mrs. Barnard endured the inconveniences of pioneer times, but most of her life was spent in comfortable circumstances. Mrs. Barnard was known for her many good qualities. She early united with the First Baptist Church of this city, and was always one of its most consistent members. her home life was ideal. She was a very sunny and happy disposition, looking always on the bright side of life and not allowing the little vicissitudes to cause her much annoyance. Thus in her last years, she maintained that sweet temper and kind disposition that enabled her to be a devoted wife and mother and a loving admiring friend of children, of whose companionship she never tired. Kind, patient, always wanting to help another, charitable and generous to a fault, the memory of her countless acts of Christian prompting will always quicken the heart pulse of those who were the recipients of these things, or objects of these ministrations. She is gone, but not forgotten; the memory of her beautiful Christian character will forever serve as an example for those who knew and loved her. Those who are left to mourn the death of Mother Barnard; are the five sons, all of whom were present when the White Angel came to bear her away. These sons are: William of Chester, Ill; Thomas of this city; Edward of Bloomington Twp.; Albert of East St. Louis, and J. Carl, of this city. One daughter, Lillie is deceased. Many grandchildren also survive. Mrs. Barnard is also survived by five brothers and two sisters, these being George Rupp of Elliott, Iowa; Mrs. Remembrance Morford of Seattle, Wash.; David and Nathan Rupp of Pottawattomie Co. Iowa; Mrs. Sydney Smith of Elliott, Iowa, and John and Charles Rupp of Washington, Iowa. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the First Baptist Church; Rev. Kempton conducting the service.

Name: LLOYD BARNES
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: Sunday, July 28, 2002
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Friday, June 9, 1967, page 11, issue # 135
LLOYD BARNES-----WEST LIBERTY----Lloyd Barnes, 75, 500 1/2 North Spencer Street, died at noon Thursday in Mercy hospital in Iowa City, following a lingering illness. He was born June 26, 1891, in West Liberty, the son of Byron and May Ellsey Barnes. On May 16, 1916, he married Zelina Mackey. Mr. Barnes was a member of the West Liberty Methodist church, the IOOF, the Past Noble Grands of the IOOF, the South Prairie Grange, Farm Bureau and the Knights of Pythias. Barnes was a retired farmer. He is survived by his wife; one son, Walter, Leland, Ill.; one daughter, Mrs. Louise Laughlin, West Liberty; one sister, Mrs. Ray (Mary) Rockafellow, West Liberty and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister. Funeral services will be held Saturday at the West Liberty Methodist church with Rev. Harland T. Gant officiating. Burial will be at the Oakridge cemetery. Graveside services will be conducted by the IOOF.

Name: CHARLOTTE A. BARNHART
Submitted by: Gary James
Date Submitted: Tuesday, July 17, 2001, 10:55 AM
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Death date is: Monday, July 25, 1966
Wilton----Charlotte A. Barnhart, 79 died Monday at 8:20 PM at her home at 415 East Third Street, Wilton, of lengthy illness. She was born Sept. 3, l886, in Fayette, Co. (Iowa), the daughter of Hiram and Katherine (Siglin) Seamons. She had been a resident of Wilton for 50 yrs. And a former resident of Clinton. She married Urban Barnhart May 24, l909, in Clinton. Mrs. Barnhart was a member of the United Church of Christ. Survivors include 3 daughters, Mrs. John (Viona) DeBord, San Diego, CA. Mrs. Jack (Lola) Willis, Tacoma, WA. And Mrs. Raymond (Ileta) Sambdman of Davenport; 11 grandchildren and l8 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 3 sons, 3 daughters, 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 28 at the Griffith Funeral Home in Wilton with Rev. Homer Perry officiating. Interment will be at the Oakdale Cemetery.----Additional info from "THE WILTON ADVOCATE", wilton, Iowa, Thursday, July 28, 1966, page 5----Pallbearers are Ronald Taylor, Craig Sambdman, Clair Edwards, Clarence McKillip, Marvin Paarman and Paul Jaecques.

Name: MAUDE E. BARNHART
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: July 1, 2006
Source of Obituary: "THE WILTON ADVOCATE", Wilton, IA., Thursday, April 6, 1967, front page, volume 34
MAUDE BARNHART RITES WEDNESDAY----Funeral services for Maude E. Barnhart, 57, were held at Gill Memorial Home Monday afternoon, April 3 with Brother Verlin Chipp, pastor of the Church of The Nazarene, Bettendorf, officiating. Mrs. Barnhart died at St. Luke's Hospital, Davenport, Friday afternoon following a lengthy illness. Pallbearers were Bob Fulton, Richard Yeater, David Hoxsey, Harry Fulton, Melvin Crable, and Jack Hoxsey. Burial was in Oakdale cemetery, Wilton. Born Sept. 17, 1909 at Washington, Iowa, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Whitey Boyd. A former resident of Davenport, she had lived in this community one year. She married Herschel Barnhart in 1931. Survivors include three sons, Herbert and Charles of Dayton, Ohio, and Richard of Davenport; three daughters, Mrs. Walter (Dorine) Crable and Jean Barnhart of Davenport, and Mrs. Lester (Barbara) Fulton of Wilton; two brothers, Chas. and John Boyd, both of Ohio; and one sister, Mrs. Ethel Stage, also of Ohio. Fifteen grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, one sister and a son.

Name: URBAN JAMES BARNHART
Submitted by: Webmaster for Gary James
Date Submitted: Friday, January 19, 2001
Source of Obituary: "THE WILTON ADVOCATE", Wilton, IA., March 24, 1927, front page, volume 32
SLEET STORM CAUSES ONE FATAL ACCIDENT IN WILTON-----The sleet storm which hit this part of Iowa Saturday night was indirectly responsible for one death here. The power and light circuits and local telephone lines were badly crippled by the storm and City Engineer George Kanoff with a number of men worked Sunday in an effort to restore service. While working near the Elizabeth Mahanna residence when a pike pole or a part of an electric line pole, fell, striking Urban Barnhart upon the head. The men realized that Mr. Barnhart was seriously injured and Dr. Mason was immediately called. The injured man was taken at once to his home where he received the best attention possible. The injury was fatal however and Mr. Barnhart passed away Monday morning. Urban James Barnhart was born at Toronto, Iowa, August 10, 1882. He was married to Miss Lottie Seamons, May 24, 1910 at Tipton, Iowa. To this union eight children were born, six of whom survive their father, Viona, Virgil, Nona, Lola, La Verta and Ileta. Mr. Barnhart was injured Sunday, March 20 and died Monday morning, March 21, 1927. Besides his widow and children, Mr. Barnhart leaves to survive him his father, Blake Barnhart of Toronto, Iowa; three sisters, Mrs. Ada Rogers of Toronto, Mrs. Pearl Martin of Tipton and Mrs. Inez Skinner, of Massilon and one brother, Wm. Barnhart, of Oxford. The family have made Wilton their home for the past twelve years. He was a member of the I. O. O. F. at Wilton. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at the Grace Reformed Church with the pastor, Rev. Joseph Newgard, officiating. Interment in Oakdale cemetery. Members of the lodge acted as pall bearers--------In the next week's newspaper, March 31, 1927, front page, there was the following: CARD OF THANKS----We wish to express our sincere appreciation of the kind sympathy and help extended to us at the time of the death of our beloved husband and father. Mrs. Irvin Barnhart and Family.

Name: DR. MILTON A. BARR
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 13, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa (written in ink; 23 April 1955)
Private services are being held today at Des Moines for Dr. Milton A. BARR, 86, former Muscatine resident, whose death occurred Friday at the Warford Nursing Home, Des Moines. The body is to be cremated and ashes returned to Muscatine for interment Monday at Greenwood cemetery. The Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.--- Dr. BARR was born May 30, 1868, at Craftbury, Vt., the son of Andrew and Mary OVERMAN-BARR. he came to Iowa in 1882. After attending Dexter Normal school, he taught a country school near Adel in Dallas county. Later he attended the American School of Osteopathy at Kirksville, Mo., graduating from the school early in 1901. Dr. BARR engaged in the practice of osteopathy in Muscatine for a number of years.--- His first marriage was to Laura WRIGHT and they were the parents of one son, Robert. Her death occurred in 1908. He was married to Miss Anna McDOUGALL in 1911 and she died May 25, 1941.--- Dr. BARR was a member of the First Presbyterian church. He had been affiliated with the Masonic lodge since 1892, and was past master of Iowa Lodge No. 2, A. F. and A. M. Survivors include the son, Robert, and two grandchildren, Robert N. BARR and Mrs. R. W. O‘BRIEN, all of Des Moines.

Name: CAPT. CHARLES F. BARROWS
Submitted by: Angela Hill Schulz
Date Submitted: Saturday, April 29, 2000 9:35 PM
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, March 28, 1926
CAPTAIN BARROWS CALLED BY DEATH--- SUCCUMBS AT AGE OF 87 AFTER--- TWO WEEKS ILLNESS---- Formerly Piloted Own Boat to Bur- lington and Davenport Hauling Passengers and Freight---- Capt. Charles F. Barrows, 87, for many years pilot of his own boat, hauling freight and passengers to Davenport and Burlington from Muscatine, died at the home of his son, George Barrows, 507 Schiller Street, at 5:15 last evening, after an illness of about two weeks. Captain Barrows was born in Meggs (Meigs) County, Ohio, and came to Muscatine in 1851, 75 years ago, and has made his home here since that time. He purchased one of the largest gasoline launches available about 35 years ago, the “Emma B.” and for many years piloted the boat down the river to Burlington and up the Mississippi to Davenport with freight and passengers. For the past 10 years the boat has been inactive, the captain making his home on the boat, which was moored on the bank of the Mississippi in South Muscatine near the Maple Grove road. Boat Has Sunk. The “Emma B.” has also been conquered by time, sinking slowly since Captain Barrows’ occupancy ended, until it now rests on the bottom of the river near the bank with the water up to the windows of the cabin. Captain Barrows married Emily J. Browning at Muscatine in 1859. She preceded him in death eight years. Four children were born, three of whom survive. They are Edwin, who lives just across the river in Illinois, Albert of Everett, Wash., and George of Muscatine. A great many grandchildren and great-grandchildren also survive. No funeral arrangements have been made. The body was removed to the Meyers Funeral Home but will be returned to the home of George Barrows at 507 Schiller Street, later today.

Name: EDWARD (EDWIN) BARROWS
Submitted by: Angela Hill Schulz
Date Submitted: Saturday, April 29, 2000 9:35 PM
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, January 25, 1944
Edward Barrows of Muscatine, aged 81 years, died at a Moline hospital at 5 a.m. today after 12 days of illness. Death was due to complications due to his advanced age. He was born here on June 16, 1862, the son of Charles and Emma Browning Barrows, and spent his entire life here. He married Ida Fine in Muscatine in 1892. Surviving are his wife, one son, Clarence Barrows of McCausland, Ia., a daughter, Mrs. Elmer Lund of Davenport, a brother, George Barrows of Muscatine, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The body is at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral home and rites will be held there at 2 p.m. Friday. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

Name: MRS. EMMA JANE BARROWS
Submitted by: Angela Hill Schulz
Date Submitted: Saturday, April 29, 2000 9:35 PM
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, March 27, 1918
ISLAND WOMAN-- DIES AT HOME----- Today at noon occurred the death of Mrs. Emma Jane Barrows at her home on the Muscatine Island. The deceased was seventy-five years of age, having been born in Pike County, Ill., on October 28, 1842. When about four years of age, she came to Muscatine with her parents, Mr. And Mrs. Edwin Browning, and has made her home in this county since that time. In the month of July, 1859, she was united in marriage to Charles E. Barrows. Thee deceased is survived by her husband, four children, Mrs. Alvina Reynold of this city, Edwin in the state of Illionois, Bert in Minnesota, and George of Muscatine; two sisters, Mrs. H.S. Hubbard of this city, Mrs. Jarvis of Kansas, two brothers, Maxwell of Idaho and George of the Muscatine Island. No funeral arrangements have as yet been made, pending word from out-of-town relatives.

Name: GEORGE (JACK) BARROWS
Submitted by: Angela Hill Schulz
Date Submitted: Saturday, April 29, 2000 9:35 PM
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, June 22, 1968
George (Jack) Barrows, 100, of Rt. 5, Muscatine, died at 1 p.m. Saturday at Muscatine General Hospital. He had been in failing health the last two years. The son of Charles F. and Emma (Browning) Barrows, he was born Oct. 29, 1867 at Muscatine, and had been a life resident here. George Barrows married the former Lillie D. Libhart, June 24, 1895 at Muscatine. He had been a riverboat captain and builder, having built the Emma B. and the Bonnie Bell, paddle-wheel, Mississippi river boats. Survivors are one son, George R. Barrows, Las Animas, Colo.; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Grace) Bryant, Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. Laura Hill, route 5, Muscatine; eight grandchildren, twenty-one great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, one sister, and two brothers. Funeral services held at the Riley Funeral home with Rev. Chris Von Holten in charge. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery.

Name: EDITH BARRY
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 13, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa (written in ink; 12-27-67)
MRS. EDITH BARRY, 78, 2902 Mulberry, died Wednesday at Muscatine General hospital. Mrs. BARRY was a stockholder and member of the board of directors of the Barry Company of Muscatine, manufacturers of button - making machinery. Her husband, the late John C. BARRY, was secretary of the company when he died in 1946. Mrs. BARRY, the former Edith HARRISON, was born May 24, 1889, at Alton, Ill. She was married Feb. 11, 1908, to John C. BARRY.---- Surviving are three sons, John N. BARRY of Sunnyvale, Calif., Edward L. BARRY of Muscatine, and Harrison J. BARRY of Muscatine; four daughters, Mrs. Lewis (Evelyn) KAUTZ of Davenport, Mrs. Lawrence (Florence) QUINN of Des Moines, Mrs. Charles (Irene) MEERDINK and Mrs. C. (Phyllis) RHODES, both of Muscatine; 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The body is at the George M. Wittich funeral home. Services will be announced later.------------ (written in ink; 12-30-67)------ Funeral services for Mrs. Edith L. BARRY, 78, were held Saturday at St. Mathias church. Rev. Thomas Doyle officiated. Pallbearers were Barry MEERDINK, John KAUTZ, Robert Jehring, Henry Newman, Albert Schwab and Ivan Toyne. Altar boys were Joe Rauch, Bernard Wingerter, Andy McElwee, Pat Healey and Ricky Brecht. Interment was at St. Mary’s cemetery.

Name: HARRISON J. BARRY
Submitted by: Elizabeth Wrocklage
Date submitted: June 24, 2007
Source of Obituary: “THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, January 7, 1998
Harrison J. Barry, 75, died Sunday, Jan. 4, 1998, at his home, 2908 Mulberry Ave. Services will be Friday, at St. Mathias Catholic Church, with the Rev. George Hoenig officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery with a joint military service conducted by the American Legion and the V.F.W. The Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. He was born on Nov. 11, 1922, in Muscatine, the son of John C. and Edith Lorene Harrison Barry. He attended the University of Iowa Premedical School. He married Geraldine L. Ostrander on April 27, 1947, in Muscatine. Mr. Barry was a member of St. Mathias Catholic Church and was past member of the Elks Lodge No. 304 and the V.F.W. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Southwest Pacific, where he was a surgical technician with the 13th Air Force. He was a co-owner of Barry Manufacturing. The company invented the automatic button machine and numerous other machines which are on display at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C. Survivors include one daughter, Pamela Ann Barry of Muscatine; and two sisters, Phyllis Rhodes of Muscatine and Florence Quinn of California. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife in 1971, two brothers and two sisters.

Name: MRS. HARRISON J. BARRY
Submitted by: Elizabeth Wrocklage
Date submitted: June 24, 2007
Source of Obituary: “THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, March 3, 1971
Funeral services will be held Friday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home for Mrs. Harrison J. Barry , 2900 Mulberry Ave. Father George Six and Father Vincent Walsh will conduct the funeral service. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery. Mrs. Barry, a life resident of Muscatine, died at 12:50 p.m. Tuesday at Muscatine General hospital, after complications of an extended illness. She was born Sept. 23, 1920, at Muscatine, the daughter of Delmar and Grace Becke Ostrander. She was married to Harrison J. Barry, April 27, 1947, in Muscatine. Mrs. Barry was a member of Trinity Episcopal church. She is survived by her husband, Harrison J. Barry; one daughter, Pamela Ann Barry, Muscatine; four brothers, Robert Ostrander, Anchorage, Alaska, Richard Ostrander, Houston, Texas, James Ostrander, Hershey, Penna., and William Ostrander, Charleston, S. Carolina; and her mother, Mrs. Grace Ostrander, Muscatine. She was preceded in death by her father.

Name: OLIVER J. BARRY
Submitted by: Elizabeth Wrocklage
Date submitted: June 24, 2007
Source of Obituary: “THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, May 25, 1967
Oliver J. Hartman , 75, of Grandview, died Wednesday at the Poage nursing home at Wapello. Mr. Hartman had been a resident of Muscatine most of his life. He was born here Sept. 15, 1891, the son of George and Mary Kurriger Hartman. Mr. Hartman was married March 25, 1914, in Muscatine, to Luella (Dottie) Fridley. He had been employed for many years at the H. J. Heinz Co. plant. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Luella Hartman of Grandview; three sons, Melvin Hartman of Nichols, Cyral and Clarence Hartman, both of Muscatine; two brothers, Herbert of Sacramento, Calif., and Charles of Muscatine; seven grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister. Services will be conducted Friday at the Fairbanks chapel, with Rev. Walter Vesterfeldt of Grandview in charge. Interment will be at Greenwood cemetery.

Name: ROBERT K. BARRY, SR.
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 13, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa (written in ink; 10 Oct. 1957)
ROBERT K. BARRY Sr., 68, well-known industrialist here for 35 years, died at Wednesday at Muscatine General hospital. The body was removed to the Fairbanks Home for Funerals. Requiem high mass will be held Saturday at St. Mathias church with the Rev. Martin Manning officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary’s cemetery. ---- The son of Patrick J. and Susan C. KEYPS-BARRY, he was born Jan. 18, 1889, at Muscatine. His marriage to Mildred KURIGER took place here on Nov. 10, 1919.--- Mr. BARRY was associated with the Barry Co. on East Fourth street for 35 years and served as vice president of the Barry Mfg. Co. from 1939 to 1942. He headed the Barry Mfg. Co. as president from 1942 until June 30, 1947, when he resigned because of ill health. He served as director of the Central State bank and was a past member and president of the 33 club. Mr. BARRY was in military service during World War I and was a member of the American Legion. --- Survivors include his wife; three sons, Patrick BARRY, Sterling, Ill., Robert K. Jr. and Richard BARRY, Muscatine; one daughter, Mrs. James KLEIN, New Hampton, Ia.; one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth FIERLIEN, Muscatine; and the grandchildren. His parents, two brothers and one sister preceded him in death.

Name: MRS. JOHN BARTENHAGEN
Submitted by Mary E. Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 5, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa (written in ink; 20 Feb 1952)
Funeral services for Mrs. John BARTENHAGEN, who died Wednesday morning at Bellevue hospital, will be held Friday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral home. The Rev. Veron Overturf, pastor of the Musserville Methodist church, will be in charge. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery.

Name: MRS. HENRY BARTHOLOMA
Submitted by: Denise Darting and Norma Rogers
Date Submitted: August 4, 2004
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, January 28, 1959
MR. HENRY BARTHOLOMA---- Wilton --- Rites are planned Thursday at the Runge chapel, Davenport, for Mrs. Henry Bartholoma, 67, of Davenport, a former resident of Wilton, who died at Mercy Hospital, Davenport. The Rev. Mr. Ehlers will officiate. Burial will be at Oakdale cemetery, Wilton. The former Alice Struck of Davenport, she was married to Mr. Bartholoma in 1911 and he died in 1953. Her home at Davenport was at 511 Madison Street. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. E. W. Johannsen, Wilton; one brother, Theodore R. Struck, Cincinnati, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Anna Siem, Davenport; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Name: C. A. BARTLETT
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 13, 2007
Source of Obituary:” THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL” Muscatine, Iowa (written in ink; 30 Nov 1950)
Death Occurs At Bowling Green---C. A. BARTLETT, former manager of the J. J. Heinz Co. factory in Muscatine, died at his home at Bowling Green, O., Wednesday, according to word received by friends here.---Mr. BARTLETT, who had been with the Heinz firm for 36 years, retired about 1936 and had lived at Bowling Green since his retirement. --- He served as manager of the Muscatine factory for a period of about 10 years starting about 1908, friends here recalled. From Muscatine he was transferred to the management of the Heinz plant at Bowling Green, where he served until his retirement.

Name: ELIZABETH M. BARTLETT
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 13, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa (written in ink; 15 June 1955)
Mrs. Elizabeth M. BARTLETT, 88, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Grace M. OLIVER, 316 Walnut street. The daughter of David and Mary Ann McILRAVY, she was born Dec. 3, 1866, at Riceville, Ia. She was married to Charles BARTLETT. She was a member of the First Congregational church.--- Surviving in addition to the sister are a daughter, Mrs. Ralph TORNEY, Rocky ford, Colo.; two brothers, Frank McILRAVY, Seattle, Wash., and David McILRAVY, Everett, Wash.; one grandchild and one great-grandchild. The body will be taken to the Bradley Funeral Home at Riceville, and burial will be at the Riverside cemetery. The Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Name: MRS. JULIA BELLE BARTON
Submitted by: Denise and Norma
Date Submitted: Sunday, October 31, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL," Muscatine, Iowa, March 31, 1945
Funeral services for Mrs. Julia Belle Barton, 88, of 1317 Oregon street, were held at 2:30 p.m. at the Fairbanks chapel with the Rev. David M. Funk of Grace Lutheran church in charge. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery with the Hoffman Funeral service in charge. Singers were, Evelyn Church and Irene Beitz with Miss Eda Critz at the organ. Pallbearers were Joe Baker, Walter Hartman, Harry Barton, Virgil Hesford, Elmer Beitz, and Phillip Wagner. Flower attendants were, Mrs. Virgil Hesford and Marie Rand.

Name: CARNELIA J. BARTSCHER
Submitted by Bev Gerdts (of no relation)
Date submitted: January 28, 2008
Source of Obituary: “MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, June 15, 1995
Walcott – Cornelia J. BARTSCHER, 75, died Thursday July 13, 1995, at Genesis Medical Center, West Campus, Davenport. Services will be Monday at the Lacock-Bentley Funeral Home, Durant. Burial will be at the Durant Cemetery.--- Survivors include one daughter, Janet Freyermuth of Adel; and four sons, Michael of Columbus Neb., Lawrence of Bettendorf, James of Slater, and William of Walcott.

Name: REV. INEZ BATCHELOR
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 13, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, Newspaper Date Unknown
The Rev. INEZ BATCHELOR, who served as a Friends minister for more than 30 years, died at the Boone hospital at Boone, Ia., this morning. Miss BATCHELOR had served as pastor of the Friends churches at Muscatine and at Buffalo for a number of years. A graduate of Penn college at Oskaloosa, she taught school in Drury township, Ill, before beginning her services as a minister. She had made her home in Indiana and at Boone, Ia., for the past 10 years. Her parents were Bryon S. and Nancy HUDLESON-BATCHELOR.--- Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Robert J. VARNEY, Sr., of Muscatine and a cousin, Ben BATCHELOR, also of Muscatine. Her parents and three brothers preceded her in death. The body will be brought from Boone to the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral home early Saturday. Burial will be in Memorial Park cemetery.--------------Funeral services for the Rev. Inez E. BATCHELOR, a former pastor of the Friends churches at Muscatine and Buffalo, who died Friday at Boone, were held today at the Ralph J. Wittich funeral home. Pastors officiating were the Rev. Guy Hunting, the Rev. Viola Smith and the Rev. Leslie McCarger. Flower attendants were Miss Della Varney, Mrs. Bonnie Varney and Mrs. Betty Korthaus. Pallbearers were John McCaffrey, George McCaffrey, Bernell Bower, Levi Odell, Bob Schmidt and Fred Evans. Honorary pallbears (as typed in the Obituary) were Jake Stellrecht, Louis Herwig and Millard Mills.

Name: MRS. PEARL (SKOLNIK) BATEMAN
Submitted by: Eleanor B. McCleary, for B'Nai Moses Jewish Cemetery
Date Submitted: Thursday, December 26, 2002
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, December 2, 1946
Mrs. C. Bateman Death Occurs at M. Skolnik Home----- Services for Mrs. Pearl Skolnik Bateman, 46, of Dearborn, Mich. formerly of Muscatine whose death occurred at 4:45 p.m. Saturday at the home of her father Max Skolnik, 608 East Fifth street, were held Sunday at the residence. Burial was in the B’Nai Moses cemetery. The Geo. M. Wittich Funeral home directed arrangements. Mrs. Bateman had been visiting at the home of her father for the past six months. Her death followed an extended illness with complications. The daughter of Max and Celia Glaststein, she was born here on Aug. 24, 1900 and was married to Clyde Bateman on April 15, 1923 at Detroit Mich. Survivors are her husband of Dearborn, Mich., her father, one brother, Sam Skolnik and three sisters, the Misses Anna, Rose and Edith Skolnik, all of Muscatine. Her mother preceded her in death.

Name: THOMAS BATES
Submitted by: Norma for webpage
Dated Submitted: January 25, 2006
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, April 21, 1919
THOMAS BATES DIES AT DAUGHTER'S HOME------ Thomas Bates, for many years owner of a popcorn stand at the American bank corner, Second and Sycamore streets, died unexpectedly at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William Sinkler, six miles west of Davenport this afternoon. Mr. Bates had gone to Davenport Saturday evening for a short visit with his daughter. Death was caused by heart trouble, with which he had been bothered for some years. He was 79 years old, and was born in England. Besides his daughter, he is survived by a son, Frank Bates, who is now in France, and, several other children. The body will be brought here for burial.----- * Info from Greenwood Cemetery". He is buried in Greenwood in a single grave and his name is listed in the records as Thomas Healey Fowler Bates. He was interred on the 23rd.

Name: ALBERT JOHN BAUERBACH
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 13, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, Newspaper Date Unknown
Last rites will be held Tuesday at the Fairbanks chapel for Albert John BAUERBACH, 90, who died Sunday at his home, 1019 Hershey avenue. The Rev. Neil Parmer, pastor of the Mulford Congregational church, will be in charge of the services and burial will be in Greenwood cemetery.--- Mr. BAUERBACH was born Dec. 21, 1861, in Muscatine, the son of Joseph and Elizabeth SCHAEFER-BAUERBACH. His marriage to Marie FAULKNER took place June 5, 1895, in Muscatine. He was a retired carpenter and was a pioneer button man.---- Survivors include his wife; five sons, Albert F., of Indianapolis, Ind.; F. J., D. A., and C. J., of Muscatine, and R. G. of Phoenix, Ariz.; one daughter, Miss Harriet BAUERBACH, of Muscatine; one sister, Mrs. Catherine B. KARIGAN of St. Michaels’, Ariz.; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents, two sisters and one brother.

Name: MRS. ANNA DETTHOF BAUERBACH
Submitted by: Webmaster for Kay
Date Submitted: Sunday, February 5, 2006
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, June 12, 1959, page 12
Mrs. Anna D. Bauerbach-----Mrs. Anna Detthof Bauerbach, 88, who had made her home with a sister, Mrs. Amelia Wigim, at 1103 Cedar street, died at 1 a.m. today at Muscatine General hospital after an extended illness. She was born Sept. 22, 1870 at Muscatine, being a daughter of Henry and Magdalena Gabel Detthof, and had been a resident here for 70 years. For a time her home had been at Winslow, Ariz. She was married to George Richard Bauerbach at Muscatine June 27, 1894. Mrs. Bauerbach was a member of the Mulford Congregational church and the Lady Elks. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Wigim, now of Stockton, Calif., and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, two brothers and four sisters. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery.

Name: ELIZABETH ANN "BETTY" BAXTER
Submitted by: jiwelsch
Date Submitted: Friday, September 2, 2005 7:50 AM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, August 18, 2005
Elizabeth 'Betty' Baxter------ BURLINGTON, Iowa - Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Baxter, 84, Burlington, formerly of Morning Sun, died Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2005, at the home of her granddaughter in Burlington. The Rev. Scott Smith will officiate the services. Mrs. Baxter was born Sept. 4, 1920, in St. Louis, Mo., the daughter of Fredrick W. and Nola America Young Horn. She married Kenneth D. Baxter on Sept. 20, 1944, in Canton, Mo. He preceded her in death Oct. 4, 1987. She was a 1939 graduate of New London High School. She worked with her husband at Baxter's Food Market, Morning Sun, and was a nursing aide at care centers in Mediapolis and Morning Sun for more than 20 years. She was a member of Morning Sun United Methodist Church, UMW and Royal Neighbors of America. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She loved helping people, crocheting and making afghans. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, watching T.V. and following sports. She was a great cook and loved her cat, Clancy. Survivors include two sons, Kent A. Baxter and friend Ruby Parsons of Muscatine and Allen W. Baxter and wife Vicki of Chesapeake, Va.; a daughter, Connie J. Malcom and friend Marvin Sutton of Burlington; a stepson, Ronald W. Baxter and wife Marilyn of DeWitt; six grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; and many great- and great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. ------Submitters' Note: No Relation

Name: WILLIAM H. BAYLES
Submitted by: jiwelsch
Date Submitted: Wednesday, June 19, 2002 7:29 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, July 21, 1971
WILLIAM H. BAYLES----- BETTENDORF--- William H. Bayles, 81, of Riverdale died Tuesday at the Americana Home, Davenport. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at the McGinnis Chapel, Bettendorf. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Muscatine. Born Feb. 9, 1890 in Muscatine, he was the son of Moses and Nancy Bayles. In 1946 he married Ruth E. Perkins in Muscatine. A member of the Odd Fellow's Lodge, Davenport and the Knights of Pythias, Muscatine, he was a retired electrician. He was a 41 year member of the Knight of Pythias, Muscatine, and the Odd Fellows Lodge of Davenport. Surviving are his wife; one step-son Morton Perkins, Muscatine; one step-daughter, Mrs. Adeline Norman, Coldwater, Mich., and six grandchildren. Visitation began at McGinnis Funeral Home today.-----Note---- For some reason he changed his last last name to Bayles when it should be Bailes.

Name: CHARLES ROBERT BEACH
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 13, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; _ _ _ 22, 1955)
Rites will be conducted Tuesday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral home for CHARLES ROBERT BEACH, 72, who died Saturday at his home, 305 Pearl street. The Rev. Everett I. Hageman, pastor of Zion Lutheran church, will have charge. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery.--- Mr. BEACH was born March 25, 1883, at Kirksville, Ia., the son of Henry and Anna QUICK-POND-BEACH. He had been a resident of Muscatine the past 47 years, coming here from Madden, Ia. He was married to Natalie BRENDEL on Feb. 4, 1909, at Muscatine. His occupation was that of button cutter.--- Survivors include his wife, three sons, William BEACH, Muscatine, and Alfred and Alvin BEACH, Rock Island; four daughters, Mrs. Donald WHITLOW, Richland, Ia., Mrs. James W. STROPES, Moline, Mrs. Florence WAKELAND, East Moline, and Mrs. Edward SCHAAPVELD, Muscatine; one brother, John BEACH, Muscatine; 18 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. His parents, five brothers and three sisters preceded him in death.

Name: FRED BEACH
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 13, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; Dec 26, 1950)
FRED BEACH, 82, of 800 West Third street, who had been identified prominently with Muscatine business circles for more than 60 years, died Sunday at Bellevue hospital. Mr. BEACH was born at Muscatine Aug 2, 1868, being a son of Benjamin A. and Mary MEASON-BEACH. He married Emma RANKIN Oct. 11 1893. Mrs.. BEACH died March 30, 1946.---Mr. BEACH entered the lumber business Oct. 6 1888, with the Hershey Lumber co. as a bookkeeper, after prior service as a mailing clerk at the Muscatine post office. He later became office manager for the Hershey Lumber co., remaining with the firm until the mill closed in 1901. In 1902 he became one of the owners of the Mira Hershey Lumber co., Inc., which later was reorganized as the Beach and Stortz Lumber co.------ In 1928 he became sole owner and the firm became known as the Beach Lumber and Supply co., with Mr. BEACH as president. He remained active in business until 1946.--- He had also served as president of the Central State bank. Mr. BEACH became a member of the Presbyterian church April 7, 1892. He was elected an elder in 1908 and had continued to serve in that capacity since. . Mr. BEACH was an honorary member of the Muscatine Rotary club, of which he was also a past president. He had also served on the Muscatine board of Education and had been a member of the Chamber of Commerce.-------- He is survived by one daughter, Miss Glyde BEACH of Muscatine. In addition to his wife he was preceded in death by his parents and one son. Funeral services were conducted by Dr. Joseph Kennedy of the First Presbyterian church at the Fairbanks Chapel today. Pallbearers included L. B. Hoopes, B. L. Gallaher, George Webster, Albert Evans, Kenneth Schreurs and Gus Ohlsen. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery.

Name: LYDIA B. BEAMAN
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 13, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in ink; 16 July 1952)
Mrs. Lydia B. BEAMAN, 47, of 316 Jackson street, died today at Hershey hospital. The daughter of Oscar and Ollie BAER-SIMMONS, she was born Sept. 10, 1904 at Muscatine. She was married Aug. 10, 1945 to Lewis W. BEAMAN at Muscatine. Survivors include one son, Robert NICOLAY of Muscatine, and one sister, Mrs. Helen HILDEBRANDT of Muscatine. Among those who preceded her in death were her parents and one son, Clifford. Funeral services will be Friday at the chapel of the Fairbanks Home for Funerals. ------------(written in pencil; 7-21-52)-------Last rites were held Friday afternoon from the chapel of the Fairbanks Home for Funerals for Mrs. Lydia B. BEAMAN. The Rev. Hartwig Harms, pastor of Zion Lutheran church, was in charge. Flower attendants included Mrs. Arlet Stender, Mrs. Carla Burke and Mrs. Gertrude Murdock. Pallbearers were Carl Robertson, Clarence Hartman, George Figgins, Wilbur Murdock, Ernest Stender and Carl Busch. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery.

Name: JEFFREY LYNN BEAN
Submitted by Bev Gerdts (of no relation)
Date submitted: January 28, 2008
Source of Obituary: “MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, June 15, 1995
Columbus Junction –Jeffrey Lynn BEAN, 18, died Thursday July 13, 1995, at Muscatine General Hospital of an apparent drowning. Services will be Monday at the Stacy- Lewis Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Columbus City Cemetery in Columbus City. Jeff was born Oct. 20, 1976 in Washington. He was a 1995 graduate of Columbus Community School. He was employed as a shag driver for TCCS.--- Survivors include his parents Jim and Jeanette Graves of Columbus Junction; a sister, Joanne Bean of Columbus Junction; his maternal grandparents, Stanley and Mildred Bean of Columbus Junction, his paternal grandparents, Lucy Porter of Gasonia N.C. and Larry Graves of Milan Ill., his paternal great grandparents Jim and Dorothy Graves of Muscatine, and Neva Emrick of Ainsworth; his girlfriend Monica Brister of Temple Okla.; seven uncles and two aunts, and numerous cousins. --- He was preceded in death by an uncle, Ronald Bean and great grandparents, Norman and Frances Bean and Fred and Esther Gerling and Orville Emrick.

Name: RICHARD D. BEAN
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: February 28, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, October 20, 1964, page 14
Richard D. Bean----Richard D. Bean, infant son of Bernard and Peggy Law Bean, was stillborn Monday at Muscatine General hospital. Graveside services at the Grandview cemetery were held at 10 a.m., today, with Rev. T. Ray Crews officiating. The Ralph J. Wittich funeral home was in charge of arrangements. Surviving are the parents; two brothers, Harry L. Bean and Bradley W. Bean, both at home; and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Law of Muscatine and Mr. and Mrs. Norman Bean of Ainsworth.

Name: MRS. A. F. BEARD
Submitted by a Volunteer
Date Submitted: July 18, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, June 1, 1933, front page.
Beard Funeral Held at Wilton---Services for Well Known Woman at Methodist Church Wednesday Afternoon.---Wilton---Final rites for Mrs. A. F. Beard, a pioneer Wilton woman whose death occurred last Saturday afternoon, were held at the Methodist church Wednesday afternoon. The Rev. J. M. Newgard of the Grace Reformed church conducted the services assisted by the Rev. C. D. Loose, of Mt. Pleasant, former local pastor. A mixed quartet composed of Will Lang, David Smith and the Misses Grace and Elnora Hahn, accompanied by Miss Helen Shuger at the piano, sang "No Disappointment in Heaven," and "O Think of the Home Over There" and the Misses Hahn sang as a duet number, "Looking This Way." Burial was made in Oakdale cemetery. The pallbearers were Curtis Frymoyer, Dan Davis, Howard and Harry Carl, H. W. Kretschmar and Walter Lenker.

Name: MRS. SARAH BEARD
Submitted by: jiwelsch
Date Submitted: Wednesday, September 22, 2004 7:44 AM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, December 2, 1912
MRS. SARAH BEARD DIES EARLY THIS MORNING ----------------- RESIDENT OF THIS CITY FOR 17 YEARS. ----------------- Born in New Jersey and Died at the Age of 85 Years After Long Illness. -------------- Mrs. Sarah Beard, an old resident of this city, passed away this morning at her home 515 Maple avenue, following an illness from pneumonia lasting for a number of weeks. Although her demise was expected. It comes as a shock to her large circle of friends and relatives. Mrs. Beard, formerly Miss Sarah Cole was born near Belvidere, N. J., February 24, 1827. She spent twenty-eight years of her life in her home town and following the death of her parents, came to Muscatine county to make her future home. She lived in Seventy-six township until seventeen years ago when she moved to her home on Maple avenue where she died. Mrs. Beard was united in marriage to William Beard shortly after her arrival in this county. He preceded her in death by about twenty years and it was following his demise that she moved to this city. To their union were born nine children, four of whom died in infancy. William died at the age of twenty-seven and Benjamin at the age of thirty-five years. Three children survive, these being Mrs. Elizabeth Carlisle, Miss Angie Beard and Miss Katherine Beard, all of this city. One sister also lives to mourn her demise, Mrs. John Weaver, who is now living in Chicago. During her entire life, Mrs. Beard was a member of the United Brethren Church.-----Additional Info: 1900 Muscatine, Muscatine County, IA; Sarah Beard born Feb. 1827 in NJ, 75 widow had 5 children and 4 living; Angeline Beard 32 daughter born Oct. 1867 in IA; Catherine Beard daughter 30 born Sept. 1869 in IA; Elizabeth Crook daughter 39, born July 1860 in IA, married 2 years; Freddie Crook son-in-law 39 born May 1861 in Sweden.

Name: WILLIAM BEARD
Submitted by: jiwelsch
Date Submitted: Monday, June 2, 2003 1:15 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, January 15, 1885, page 2
Word was brought to the city this afternoon, of the death at his home in Seventy Six township, last night, of William Beard, one of the oldest pioneer settlers in the county. Mr. Beard Came to the county in 1836, and had lived on his place in Seventy Six some forty Years. He would have reached his 88th birthday anniversary next summer. Father Beard was highly respected and trusted by his fellow citizens, and at one served the public as County Commissioner with marked ability. He leaves a wife and five children. The funeral will take place to-morrow from the residence at 11 a.m.----- Note from June Welsch I'm no relation to him.

Name: WILLIAM BEARD
Submitted by: jiwelsch
Date Submitted: Monday, September 8, 2003 1:37 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, January 29, 1894, page 4
William Beard was born March 30, 1866 and died January 23 1894, aged 27 years, 9 months and 23 days. The disease causing his death was pneumonia, which proved fatal after a ten days illness. He was the son of William and Sarah Beard, who were among the early settlers of Seventy-Six township. His father died about nine years ago., and the son had since been a great comfort to his aged mother, who is now bereft by death of the staff and support for her declining years. There are three sisters and a brother who survive to mourn his untimely death. William was converted about four years ago and joined the U. B. church in whose communion he lived till death. The funeral was held in the Brick U. B. church in Seventy-Six township, and the remains were interred in the Jeans cemetery. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the community in their affliction----Note: I'm not relation to him but I had alot of extra obits.

Name: CATHERINE G. (FULLER) BEARE
Submitted by: Norma for webpage
Dated Submitted: January 25, 2006
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, May 27, 1914, page 4
MRS. JOHN H. BEARE SUCCUMBS THIS A.M. -------Well Known Resident Dies After Long Illness-----Funeral Services to be Held Friday Afternoon From The Home on Eleventh Street.-------After an illness of more than a year, Mrs. John H. Beare passed away shortly after 6 o'clock this morning at Bellevue hospital. Mrs. Beare had been ill for some time, but it was only about a week ago that her condition became serious. She was taken to Bellevue hospital, where she underwent an operation for appendicitis. Her demise came as a great shock to her many friends. Catherine G. Fuller was born November 2, 1850 at Bellevue, Ia. She was united in marriage with John H. Beare in 1879, and came to this city about 1890. She had made this city her home continuously for the past 24 years. She was a member of the Eastern Star lodge in this city. Besides her husband she is survived by one sister, Mrs. E. L. Murphy, of Stillwater, Minn. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon at the home, 610 East Eleventh street. The Rev. E. R. McCorkle will officiate. The Eastern Star Lodge will have charge of the services at the grave. Interment will be made in Greenwood cemetery.

Name: ADDIE SCHOEMAKER BEATTY
Submitted by: Elizabeth Harper Casillas
Date Submitted: Saturday, February 17, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, January 20, 1956, pg 11
FUNERAL RITES ARE PLANNED--- Funeral services will be held Monday at the Spangler Chapel Methodist church for MRS. ADDIE BEATTY, 74, life resident of Muscatine county, who died Thursday at her home on rural route 4, following a two week illness. The Rev. Lester Moore, pastor of the church, will officiate. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery. The body is at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home, where friends may call after noon Saturday. Mrs. Beatty was born Sept. 2, 1881, in Muscatine county, the daughter of John and Johanna Rouvierdink Schoemaker. She was married to Thomas Beatty on Dec. 27, 1919, in Muscatine. Mrs. Beatty was a member of the Spangler church and of the WSCS of that church. Survivors include two sons, Ernest Beatty, rural route 4, and Carl Beatty, Conesville, one daughter, Mrs. John Hoag, Austin, Minn., and 12 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, six brothers and four sisters.

Name: CARL E. BEATTY
Submitted by: Elizabeth Harper Casillas
Date Submitted: February 17, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, July 5, 2001
CARL E. BEATTY,86, of Muscatine died Thursday, of respiratory failure at the Simpson Memorial Home in West Liberty. Services are Monday at Spangler Chapel. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is Sunday at the Bentley Funeral Home in Wilton. Mr. Beatty was born May 9, 1915, in Lake Township in Muscatine County, the son of Thomas and Theresa King Beatty. He married Lucille Schuessler April 3, 1938. He attended Muscatine High School and was active in FFA. He farmed his entire life. He was a member of the Spangler Chapel Church and Bloomington Grange. Survivors include his wife, Lucille Beatty of West Liberty, formerly of Muscatine; four daughters, Carol Lane and her husband, Royce, of Laramie, Wyo., Janet Wilson and her husband, Jack, of Muscatine, Lois Ochiltree and her husband, Leo, of Wilton and Edie Burnett and her husband, Steve of Atalissa; three sons, Marvin Beatty and his wife, Karol, Robert Beatty and his wife, Deb, and Paul Beatty and his wife, Karen, all of Muscatine; a sister, Esther Hoag and her husband, John, of Lyle, Minn.; a sister-in-law, LaVerne Beatty of Muscatine; 20 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepmother, Addie Shoemaker Beatty; and a brother, Ernest Beatty.

Name: DONALD BEATTY
Submitted by: Elizabeth Harper Casillas
Date Submitted: Saturday, February 17, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, April 4, 1994 pg 5a
DONALD BEATTY, 75, of Las Vegas, Nev., died Saturday, April 2, 1994. Graveside services will be in Salt Lake City later this week. Survivors include a daughter, Norma J. (Mrs. Danny) Titus, of Muscatine.

Name: ERNEST T. BEATTY
Submitted by: Elizabeth Harper Casillas
Date Submitted: Saturday, February 17, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, May 16, 1994
ERNEST T. BEATTY, 73, died early Sunday, May 15, 1994, at his home. Services will be Wednesday at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis funeral Home. The Rev. Robyn Plocher of the Spangler Chapel United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be at a later date. Visitation is Tuesday at the funeral home. Mr. Beatty was born May 23, 1920 in Bloomington Township, Muscatine County, Iowa, a son of Thomas and Addie Schoemaker Beatty. He was a life resident of the area. On Jan. 27, 1957, he married Vera LaVerne Montgomery Whitacre. Ernest was a member of the Spangler Chapel United Methodist Church, the Muscatine Art Center and the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library. He had a 43-year career in education teaching in Iowa, Tennessee and Arizona. He served as presidernt of the Muscatine County Teachers, Muscatine City Teachers and the Muscatine Area Retired Teachers associations. He was the only teacher honored to head all three of these educational units. He also served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1946 where he earned the rank of first lieutenant. Survivors include his wife, Vera; four sons, Terry Beatty of Muscatine; Jan Whitacre of San Diego, Calif., Lynn Whitacre of Miani, Fla., and Gary Whitacre of Muscatine; seven grandsons, two great-grandsons, one great-great-granddaughter; one brother, Carl Beatty of Muscatine; one sister, Esther Beatty Hoag of Lyle, Minn.; and an aunt, Helen Beatty Mohr of Gering, Neb. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Name: MRS. THERESA KING BEATTY
Submitted by: Elizabeth Harper Casillas
Date Submitted: February 17, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL & NEWS TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, June 30, 1915
MRS. THERESA BEATTY CLAIMED BY DEATH---WELL KNOWN LAKE TOWNSHIP WOMAN IS DEAD ---FUNERAL WILL BE HELD TOMORROW MORNING AT ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH.--- After an illness of seven weeks, Mrs. Theresa Beatty, a well known Lake township resident, passed away at 11:45 o'clock last night. Heart trouble, influenced by other ailments caused her death. Theresa King, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard C. King, was born in Illinois, December 27, 1878. When only a year old she moved to Lake township with her parents and has resided there ever since. She was united in marriage with Thomas Beatty, August 25, 1910, and to this union was born one child, an infant about seven weeks old. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic church. She is survived by her parents, her husband and one infant child, and five brothers. The brothers are Joseph King, of Sweetland township; Charles King, of Lake township; Walter J. King, of Bonners Ferry, Idaho; William and Laurence King, of Lake township. One sister, Mrs. Leo Adams of Goshen township also mourns her demise. The funeral will be held at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning at St. Mary's church. The Rev. J. I. Grieser will officiate.

Name: THOMAS BEATTY
Submitted by: Elizabeth Harper Casillas
Date Submitted: February 17, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, August 10, 1953
THOMAS BEATTY SERVICES TO BE HELD TUESDAY--- Funeral services for THOMAS BEATTY, 71, whose death occurred Saturday morning at his home on rural route No. 4, will be held Tuesday at the Spangler Chapel Methodist church. The Rev. Lester W. Moore, pastor, will be in charge and burial will be in Greenwood cemetery. Mr. Beatty, who had been in failing health for several months, died suddenly at his farm home Saturday morning. The son of George and Lou Adams Beatty, he was born in Muscatine county on Jan. 30, 1882, spending his entire life here. He married Theresa King in Muscatine in 1910 and her death occurred in June 1915. On Dec. 27, 1915, he married Addie Schoemaker in Muscatine. Mr. Beatty was a member of the Spangler Chapel Methodist church and of Iowa lodge No. 2, AF and AM. He was a farmer by vocation. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Addie Beatty, at home; two sons: Carl E. Beatty of Conesville, Ia., and Ernest T. Beatty of Phoenix, Ariz., a daughter, Mrs. John Hoag of Austin, Minn.; a brother, Curtis Beatty, three half-brothers, Glen Beatty of Cromwell, Ia., and Gerald and Ray Beatty of Prescot, Ia.; two half-sisters, Mrs. Helen Mohr and Mrs. George Tallmon of Mitchell, Neb.; and 10 grandchildren, Carol, Janet, Marvin, Lois Ann and Edith Jean Beatty, and Ronald John, Ernest, Robert, Margaret Ann and Ruth Hoag. His parents, two sisters and his first wife preceded him in death.
Source of Obituary: "Muscatine Journal", Muscatine, Iowa Wed. August 12, 1953
Funeral services for THOMAS BEATTYwere held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Spangler Methodist church. The Rev. Lester W. Moore, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Kruse, were in charge. Flower attendants were Mrs. Clarence McConnaha, Mrs. Lauren Goddard, Mrs. Charles TeStrake, Mrs. Reinhart Paetz, Charles TeStrake, John McConnaha and Fred Satterthwaite. W. C. McConnaha and Lester Windman were ushers and Glenn Shield and Irvin Krueger were car attendants. Arrangements were in charge of the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral home.

Name: WILLIAM JOHN BEATTY
Submitted by: Elizabeth Harper Casillas
Date Submitted: Saturday, February 17, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, April 10, 1972
WILLIAM J. "BILL" BEATTY, 76, formerly of 223 1/2 E. Second St., Muscatine, died Sunday at Muscatine General Hospital after an extended illness. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery. Born Oct. 26, 1895 in Lone Tree, he was a son of Thomas and Sadie Dowling Beatty. He had resided here 20 years, having formerly lived in Colorado. William Beatty first married Melvina Van Zandt. She preceded him in death. He later married Emily Smith. Mr. Beatty was of the Methodist faith. He had been a farmer. Survivors include a son, Donald William Beatty of Salt Lake City, Utah; two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Vivian) McDaniel of Muscatine and Mrs. Lester (Julia) Aldrich, Davenport; a brother, Earl Beatty of Yarmouth, Iowa; four sisters, Mrs. Mae Carr, West Liberty, Mrs. Alice Ford and Mrs. Inez Hacker both of Iowa City; and Mrs. Robert (Gertrude) Seiler, Muscatine; 16 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, both wives and one sister.
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, April 13, 1972
Funeral services for William (Bill) Beatty, 76, were held Wednesday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home. Rev. Cyril Reynolds officiated. Pallbearers were John Ford, Reid Ford, Bob Carr, Marin Windus, Jim Hacker, and Robert Ford. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery.

Name: CHRISTEL LOUISE BECK
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 13, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, Newspaper Date Unknown
Christel Louise RUECKERT-BECK, of Muscatine, died Monday, June 7, 1999. Services will be Friday at the Zion Lutheran Church in Muscatine. Visitation will be Thursday at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home. Mrs. Beck was born Oct. 12, 1950, the daughter of Karl and Gladys SISSEL-RUECKERT. She married Glenn E. BECK on May 20, 1983, in Muscatine. Survivors include her husband Glenn BECK of Muscatine; two step daughters, Alicia BECK of Muscatine and Brianna BECK of Des Moines; a bother, Bill RUECKERT of Mediapolis; two sisters, Suzanne HEDGES and her husband, Bill, of Eldridge and Karolyn SUBBERT and her husband, Ron, of Muscatine. She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Tessa; and a sister in infancy.

Name: BERTHA BECKE
Submitted by: Elizabeth Wrocklage
Date submitted: June 24, 2007
Source of Obituary: “MUSCATINE JOURNAL & NEWS TRIBUNE”, Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, May 22, 1936
Mrs. Bertha Becke , 71, a resident of Muscatine for the past 24 years, died at her home, 108 Sherman street, Thursday after a brief illness. The daughter of Milo and Elizabeth Fassett, Mrs. Becke was born in 1865 in Chicago. She was married to George Becke in Chicago in 1892. The family moved to Muscatine about 24 years ago and have resided here since. Her husband and two children, George Becke, Jr., and Mrs. Grace Ostrander, all of Muscatine, and five grandchildren survive. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday in the George Wittich Funeral home with the Rev. Stanley P. Jones, pastor of the Trinity Episcopal church officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery.

Name: GEORGE BECKE
Submitted by: Elizabeth Wrocklage
Date submitted: June 24, 2007
Source of Obituary: “MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Friday December 04, 1959
George Becke , 96, a life resident of Muscatine, died at 8 p.m. Thursday at Bellevue Hospital after a short illness. Mr. Becke had lived at 183 Sherman St. Mr. Becke was born Nov. 9, 1863, at Muscatine, the son of Henry and Anne Becke. He was married to Bertha Fasset. A carpenter, Mr. Becke was a member of St. Mary's Catholic church. Mr. Becke is survived by one son, George Becke, Jr., of Muscatine; one daughter, Mrs. Grace Ostrander of Muscatine; and one brother, Henry Becke of Davenport; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, one son, one daughter, one brother and five sisters. Funeral services will be held Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic church. The body is at the George M. Wittich funeral home. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery.

Name: GEORGE M. BECKE
Submitted by: Elizabeth Wrocklage
Date submitted: June 24, 2007
Source of Obituary: “MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, January 3, 1966
George M. Becke , 72, died Saturday, Jan. 1 at 3:00 p.m. at Muscatine General hospital. His home was at 183 Sherman Street. He was born August 15, 1893, in Chicago, the son of George and Bertha Fasset Becke. He had resided here 55 years. He was a member of the V.F.W. and had served in World War I. He is survived by one niece, four nephews; and a sister, Mrs. Grace Ostrander, Muscatine. His parents, one brother, and one sister preceded him in death. Funeral services will be Tuesday at the George M. Wittich Funeral Home. Rev. Carl Clems will officiate. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery.

Name: MATTHIAS BECKE
Submitted by: Norma Rogers for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: September 24, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, February 27, 1911, page 2
MATTHIAS BECKE-------- MATTHIAS BECKE DIED SATURDAY ------------ DRUMMER BOY IN CIVIL WAR PASSES FROM THIS LIFE ------------ Was the Drum Major of the Thirty-Fifth Regiment---Also Well Known Resident ------------ Matthias Becke, the drummer boy of the Thirty-Fifth Iowa Infantry passed away at his home on East Seventh street on Saturday evening shortly before 10 o'clock. His demise marks the departure of one of the most prominent men of the local surviving veterans of the great war of the rebellion. His death which was peaceful, was attributed to asthma and the ills attending old age. Mr. Becke was well known in this city and was a conspicuous figure in the reunions and encampment held in Muscatine during the past decade. Martial music in the Pearl City was associated with his name, and when the sound of fife and drum was heard on the streets of the city the residents knew that Mr. Becke was a part of the little band. Mr. Becke was a heroic soldier and served in two armies. He first served in the fatherland, and when after he came to America, President Lincoln called for volunteers, he enlisted in the cause of his adopted country, and in many battles, displayed his heroism by marching with the drum corps in the lead of his regiment. Matthias Becke was born in Germischhelm, Bavaria, November 27, 1827. He came to America in 18--, and came direct to Muscatine. He worked here until the war as a stone mason. When the war broke out he enlisted as a musician in the 7th Iowa Infantry and served until regimental bands were abolished by the war department. He then enlisted as a drummer in Company D, 35th Iowa Volunteers, and was, later made drum major by Col. S. G. Hill. He served in this capacity until the close of the war and then took up civil life. He is survived by his wife and three children, George, of Moline; Martha at home; and Andrew, of Rock Island. Fraternally he was a member of the German Mechanics Aid Society. He was also a member of St. Mary's Catholic church and belonged to Shelby Norman Post, G. A. R. The funeral will be held on Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock at St. Mary's Catholic church and will be attended by the members of Shelby Norman Post.

Name: MRS. THEODORE BECKE
Submitted by: Denise Darting and Norma Rogers
Date Submitted: August 2, 2004
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, August 6, 1894
MRS. THEODORE BECKE----- Another Old Settler Called Home---- The death of Mrs. Theodore Becke, on last Saturday evening, called another old settler of Muscatine to her eternal reward. The suddenness of her demise is peculiarly saddening to her family and friends, as she had just recovered from a siege of sickness and was fast regaining her wanted health and strength when the grim monster stepped in and called her for his own. The deceased was born in Newenkirchen, Prussia, May 30, 1818, and was consequently 76 years, 2 months and 5 days old at the time of her death. She was married to Theodore Becke, September 24, 1841, and came to America the following year, 1842, coming almost directly to Muscatine. She was one of the seven Catholics who organized the first Catholic church in Muscatine and has always lived as a consistant member of that church. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. George Rutherford, six children, nine grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. The children are : Mrs. Joseph Fessler, Mrs. W. C. Richards, Mrs. George Koehler, Mrs. Charles Balluff, Miss Elizabeth and Mr. Theodore Beck, Jr., all of this city. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock from St. Mathias church. The lateness of the date of the funeral is caused by the absence of one of the grandchildren of the deceased, Miss Minnie Richards, who was visiting in Michigan at the time of the death of Mrs. Becke. She is en route home and will arrive this evening.

Name: A. BECKER
Submitted by: Eleanor B. McCleary, for B'Nai Moses Jewish Cemetery
Date Submitted: Thursday, December 26, 2002
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, Nov. 11, 1940
Funeral Rites are Noted for A. Becker, 86---- Final services for A. Becker, 86, of 713 East Fifth street, a resident of Muscatine for 40 years, wee conducted Sunday in the home of his son, J.B. Becker, 1365 Smalley avenue, with burial in the Jewish cemetery here. Mr. Becker died Friday afternoon in Bellevue hospital, following a lingering illness. He was born in Russia in 1854, and came to America in 1900. His wife, whom he married in Russia about 63 years ago, preceded him in death. Survivors include five children, J.B. Becker of Muscatine, Mrs. J. Bleadon and Mrs. Julia Shames of Chicago, Mrs. Harry Strohm of Detroit, Mich., and O.L. Becker of Cedar Rapids, Ia., besides a number of grandchildren.

Name: CHARLES F. BECKER
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 13, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; Feb 29, 1952)
Charles F. BECKER, 73, died today at his home, 304 East Third street, following an extended illness. The son of William and Amelia KRUEGER-BECKER, he was born Feb. 14, 1879 in Mercer county, Ill. He had been a resident of Muscatine the past eight years, formerly living in Drury township. He married Alvena SEIDLER Dec. 9, 1908 in Buffalo township. A farmer by occupation, he was a member of the Hazel Dell Methodist church of Drury township.--- Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Everett HOLMES and Hazel BECKER, both of Muscatine; one brother, Edward BECKER of Muscatine; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, three brothers and three sisters. Funeral services, under the arrangements of at the Geo M. Wittich Funeral home will on Wednesday at the Illinois City Methodist church. Burial will be at the Drury-Reynolds cemetery.

Name: MRS. ERNESTINE BECKER
Submitted by: Webmaster for Dale Lutz
Date Submitted: Sunday, May 20, 2001
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL AND NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, Nov. 25, 1938, front page
MRS. BECKER, 86, GOES IN DEATH; RITES SATURDAY---- Mrs. Ernestine Becker, 86, died at 2:45 p.m. Thursday at her home, 401 West Fulliam avenue, of complications, following an illness of nine weeks. Mrs. Becker was born Oct. 24, 1852 in Fahrenholz in the province of Brandenburg, Germany, and had made her home here since 1881. She was married to Carl Becker, July 25, 1875, in Jagow, Germany and ten children were born to them, six of whom preceded her in death. Among the six children preceding her in death were a son, Henry Becker, who died in 1937, and a daughter, Mrs. Pauline Freeman, who succumbed in 1921. Mrs. Becker was a member of the Zion Lutheran church in Muscatine and was a charter member of the Ladies' Aid Society of that church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Mary Coon and Mrs. Frieda Roth; two sons, Herman Becker and William Becker, all of Muscatine; three brothers, August Lange of Los Angeles, Calif., William Lange and Herman Lange, both of Muscatine; one sister, Mrs. Wilhelmina Zeug of Muscatine, 13 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Her husband died Feb. 21, 1921, and a sister and two brothers also preceded her in death. The body is at the home, 401 West Fulliam avenue, and private funeral services will be held Saturday at the home and public rites at the Zion Lutheran church with the Rev. John Haefner, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery.

Name: FREDERICK WILLIAM BECKER
Submitted by: Denise and Norma for the webmaster
Date Submitted: Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, April 7, 1920, page 7
Frederick William Becker, a lifelong resident of this city passed away following a weeks illness of pneumonia at his home, 1317 East Front Street, at 8 o'clock this morning. He was 62 years old. Mr. Becker was born in Muscatine, November 15, 1857. On December 25, 1882, he was united in marriage with Miss Clara Kile. For the past eleven months he has been employed at the Rock Island Arsenal. He was a kind and loving husband and father. He is survived by his wife and two children, Edwin Becker, Mrs. Helen Dale, all of Muscatine. Two sisters, Mrs. William Huttig and Miss Henrietta Becker of this city and one brother, Henry Becker of Iola, Kansas, also survive. Private funeral services will be conducted from Greenwood chapel.

Name: HERMAN G. BECKER
Submitted by: Webmaster for Dale Lutz
Date Submitted: January 30, 2001
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, September 19, 1970, page 10
Obituaries and funerals---- Herman G. Becker----- Herman G. Becker, 86, died suddenly Friday at his home at 410 Van Horn. Death was attributed to a heart attack. Mr. Becker was a life resident of Muscatine, born here Nov. 8, 1884, the son of Carl and Ernestine Lange Becker. He was married Sept. 12, 1912, at Muscatine, to Margaret Schurk. He was a member of Zion Lutheran church. Mr. Becker is survived by one son, Arley Becker, Fruitland; four daughters, Mrs. Leroy Carstens, Davenport, Mrs. Robert DeRiemeceker, Nichols, Mrs. George Lindle, Muscatine, Mrs. Lloyd Painter, Muscatine; and one brother, William Becker, Muscatine. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, one brother, and three sisters. The body is at the Ralph J. Wittich funeral home. Rev. H. C. Hafermann will conduct services Monday at the funeral home. Interment will be at Greenwood cemetery.

Name: MRS. SALOMA BECKER
Submitted by: Denise and Norma for the webmaster
Date Submitted: Thursday, March 9, 2006
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, November 4, 1902
MRS. SALOMA BECKER------who died yesterday afternoon at the home of her son, Theodore Becker, 607 West Sixth street, was born in Kufel, Germany, June 15, 1815, and at the time of her death had reached the age of 87 years. She was well known here and had many friends. Her health had been considerably impaired for some time past, owing to her extreme age, but fatal illness, acute bronchitis, which was the cause of her death, was of short duration. She came to this country in 1837 and in 1840 she was united in matrimony with Michael Becker, who passed away a few years ago. Seven children survive, they being Mrs. Wm, Huttig, Miss Henrietta, Theodore, August, Henry, Albert and William Becker, all residents of this city. Throughout her life she was a Christian woman, being a consistent member of the Congregational church. Her Christian traits of character won for her the high esteem of all with whom she came in contact. The funeral will be held at the German Evangelical church at the corner of Fourth and Sycamore streets, at 10 o'clock, Thursday morning. Rev. Hans, pastor of the church, will conduct the funeral service.

Name: MINNIE E. BECKETT
Submitted by a Volunteer
Date Submitted: July 18, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, August 27, 1956, page 2
Minnie Beckett, Former Resident, Called in Death----Mrs. Minnie E. Beckett, 80, Rock Island, a former resident of Muscatine, died Sunday evening at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hoke, at Rock Island. Mrs. Beckett was born at Maquon, Ill., March 28, 1976, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cozad. She was married to Charles Mills Dec. 17, 1896, in Muscatine county and was married to John R. Beckett, Jan. 16, 1927, at Boulder, Colo. She spent most of her life in Muscatine, later moving to Davenport and then to Rock Island. She formerly was a member of the Musserville Methodist church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Donald Hoke, Rock Island, and Mrs. Frank Stalkfleet, Muscatine; two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Brown, and Mrs. Lilly Coulter, both of Muscatine, 19 grandchildren and 39 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by Mr. Beckett and by two daughters. Funeral services are planned tentatively for Wednesday afternoon at the Wheelan funeral home in Rock Island.

Name: ALFRED BECKEY
Submitted by: Mary Beckey Kelly
Date Submitted:Thursday, July 17, 2003 10:52 PM
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, December 27, 1901
OBITUARY.-- Beckey---- Early this morning occurred the death of Alfred Beckey the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Beckey, of 1009 Nebraska Street, in South Muscatine. The little fellow was only sick a little over a day. On Christmas he was bright and happy as usual and appeared to be well but that night was taken with a violent convulsion. His lungs were affected and in spite of all that human skill could do the little fellow breathed his last this morning about 3 o'clock. Alfred Beckey was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Beckey and was born a year ago last March in Tipton, Missouri. The family came to Muscatine last March, and have resided here since that time. There are left to mourn the loss of the boy his parent and two sisters, Margaret and Helen and one brother, Joseph. This makes the second death in the family inside of five months, they losing their little girl nine years of age last August. Mr. and Mrs. Beckey and family have the sympathy of all at this time. The funeral will be held Saturday morning at 9 o'clock from St. Mary's Church.

Name: MICHAEL ALLEN BECKEY
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; September 22,1962