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Obituaries for Muscatine County, Iowa

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Name: JANET A. CABEL
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Tuesday, August 2, 2005 7:09 AM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, March 22, 2005
Janet Cabel----- WAPELLO, Iowa -- Janet A. Cabel, 68, Wapello, formerly of Bettendorf, died Saturday, March 19, 2005, at Unity Hospital, Muscatine, after an extended illness. Burial will be at Pine Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Cabel was born Aug. 16, 1936, in Muscatine, the daughter of Louis and Violet Edgington O'Brien. She was first married to James Martens. She later married Kenneth R. Cabel Aug. 23, 1984, in Davenport. He preceded her in death May 28, 1987. She was a homemaker and enjoyed her family and friends. In past years she enjoyed camping and fishing, jigsaw puzzles and playing bingo with friends in Bettendorf. Survivors include a son, Mike Martens of Milan, Ill.; a granddaughter, Maggie; a step-daughter, Lynette Jester of Keosauqua; three step-sons, Gary Cabel of Bettendorf, Wayne Cabel of Davenport and David Cabel of Bettendorf; six step-grandchildren; four sisters, Ruby Bosten of Eaton, Ohio, Peggy Deitiering of Poway, Calif., Shirley Howell of Muscatine and Ruth O'Brien of Wapello; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Kenneth; and a brother, Louis Eugene O'Brien.

Name: THOMAS CLAYTON CADWELL
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Tuesday, August 2, 2005 8:11 AM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, July 30, 2005
Thomas Cadwell----- MUSCATINE, Iowa - Thomas Clayton Cadwell, 75, died Thursday, July 28, 2005, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minn. He was born May 13, 1930, at Bayard, Neb., to E.T. "Everett" and Grace (Chapman) Cadwell. He graduated from Omaha Technical High School and joined the US Navy in July 1947. He was stationed in San Diego and served as a machinist. He was discharged in May 1950. In 1952, he began working for Akron Standard Mold and in 1954 for B.F. Goodrich in Akron, Ohio. He married Wanda Maxine Scott on May 24, 1958, in Akron. In 1960, he began working for National Rubber Machinery. In 1964, they moved to Muscatine, and he began working for Bandag, Inc. While working for Bandag, he traveled extensively throughout the world. In 1972, he began working for Huxtable - Hammond. In 1974, he moved to Red Wing, Minn., and began working for Durkee-Atwood. He moved to Northfield in 1977 and worked as a boiler engineer for Carleton College until retiring in 1989. Memorials are preferred to the American Lung Association. Arrangements are with Benson & Langehough Funeral Home. He enjoyed cruising the downtown Northfield strip as well as golfing, bowling, travel, playing the trumpet and driving stock cars. He was a very family- oriented man and his children and grandchildren were the most important thing in his life. Survivors include his children, Denise, and husband Steve Martin of Naperville, Ill., Tom Cadwell, II of Northfield, Barry Cadwell of Faribault; three grandchildren, Tyler and Megan Martin and Stacie Stechmann; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine, in 1970, and his brothers: Everett "Harry," Richard and Robert. ------Submitters' Note: No relation

Name: MRS. RUBY CALLAHAN
Submitted by: Norma Rogers for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: October 9, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, May 15, 1911, page 2
RUBY CALLAHAN----- POPULAR YOUNG WOMAN IS DEAD ------------ MRS. JOHN CALLAHAN DIED AT HOME HERE LAST NIGHT ------------ Death Is One Of Unusual Sorrow, the Deceased Being A Bride Of Less Than A Year ------------ A death which brought with it the deepest sorrow was that which occurred last evening when the useful life of Mrs. John Callahan came to a close. Her death occurred at the home at 1608 Orange street and followed a five weeks illness of anaemia. Last week the young woman, who was loved by all who knew her, became critically ill and her life was despaired of at that time but at the close of the week she appeared to be improving again. Mrs. Callahan was a bride of less than a year and her untimely departure is a severe blow to her husband, who is well known in the business circles. Ruby McGrew was born in Louisa county, December 20, 1882. She received her education in that county and six years ago came to this city, where she was employed at the Iowa Bell Telephone company office. She worked at that place until last June at which time she was united in marriage to John Callahan. She was a devout member of the St. Matthias church, and was loved by all who were acquainted with her for her sweet disposition and her beautiful character. She leaves to mourn her besides her husband and infant daughter, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. S. McGrew, of Grandview, Iowa, one sister, Katherine McGrew, of Grandview. Nine brothers also mourn her death, they being Willis, Harry, John, Charles and Clarence McGrew, of Grandview, and Archie of Cedar, Minn., Edward, of Waterloo, Earl, of Omaha, and Oliver Mcgrew of this city.

Name: RALPH GREEN CALLAWAY
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 15, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa (written in ink; 19 Mar 1937)
Ralph Green CALLAWAY, 49, died at his home, 920 Fuller street, Thursday following an illness of three days caused by a stroke. Mr. CALLAWAY was born Feb. 27, 1888, at Washington, Ia., and had lived practically his entire life in Muscatine. On Sept. 15, 1909, he married Elizabeth BARTENHAGEN at Muscatine. He was a member of the First Baptist church, of the Elks, Moose and Eagles lodges, and of the local union No. 599. Surviving are his wife, one daughter, Mrs. James FIGG, Jr., of this city, and his mother, Mrs. M. E. CALLAWAY of Kansas City, Mo., beside one brother and five sisters, Jr. R. CALLAWAY of Topeka, Kas., Mrs. Maude JOHNSON of Moline, Ill., Mrs. Ava LEANE of Worthington, O., Mrs. Mary BOTHWELL, Mrs. Genevieve MARTIN and Miss Lola CALLAWAY, all of Kansas City, Mo. The body is at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral home, where it will remain for funeral services to be conducted there Sunday. Rites will follow at the First Baptist church Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery.-------------- Services Are Noted for Ralph CALLAWAY-----(written in ink; 22 Mar 1937)---Last rites for Ralph CALLAWAY who died Thursday were held at 1:30 p.m., Sunday at the First Baptist church, preceded by a short service at 1 o’clock at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral home. The Rev. Vance H. Webster officiated. Flower attendants were Mrs. Esther Bishop, Mrs. Mae Poole, Mrs. Helen Liebbrand, Mrs. Violet Bell and Miss Rachel Allmandinger. Pallbearers were Wesley Davidson, Clarence Figg, Fred Allmandinger, Charles Poole, Frank Bishop and Frank Drake. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery.

Name: AGNES C. CAMPBELL
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 15, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa , Date of paper Unknown
Agnes C. CAMPBELL, 83, a resident of Lutheran Homes for the past six years, died Thursday at Muscatine General Hospital. Services are Monday at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home. The Re. Tom Parrott of the Otterbein United Methodist Church will officiate. Grandsons will be pallbearers. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.----- Mrs. CAMPBELL was born Feb. 23, 1905 in Canton, Ill., a daughter of Edward J. and Elnora L. GREY-DICK. She had lived here for most of her life. On March 28, 1920 she was married Elmer L. CAMPBELL in Muscatine. Survivors include on son, Elmer L. Jr. of Nopoma, Calif.; three daughters, Mrs. Vincent (Janice) WEDEKIND of Muscatine; Mrs. Jack E. (Helen) WILSON of Viola, Mo.; and Mrs. Wayne (Phyllis) GARRETT of Muscatine; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband in 1978, two brothers and one son.

Name: BARBARA CAMPBELL
Submitted by: Bev Gerdts
Date Submitted: November 28, 2011
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, IA., Tuesday April 29, 1997
Barbara Campbell, 69, died Sunday April 27, 1997, at Muscatine General Hospital. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Bloomington Muscatine Friends church, 2698 180th Street, Muscatine. Burial will be at the Bloomington Muscatine Friends cemetery. Mrs. Campbell was born May 3, 1927 in Muscatine a daughter of Morely W. and Nola M. Smith Sterlin. She married Bernard R. Campbell on November 23, 1947, in Muscatine. She was an active volunteer at the Salvation Army.

Name: BERNARD R. CAMPBELL
Submitted by: Bev Gerdts
Date Submitted: November 28, 2011
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, IA., Friday February 25, 1983
Bernard R. Campbell, 60, 163 Sherman Street, died early this morning at his home following a sudden heart ailment. Services will be held at 2 p. m., Sunday at the Bloomington Muscatine Friends church. The Rev. Tom Palmer will officiate. Burial will be in the Bloomington Muscatine Friends cemetery. The son of Fred and Gertrude DuBois Campbell, he was born February 3, 1923 in Muscatine. He was a life long resident of this community. His marriage to Barbara Stirlen took place November 23, 1947 on Muscatine. He was a member of the Bloomington Muscatine Friends church. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Fred of Letts and Kevin of Muscatine and one daughter, Mrs. James (Peggy) Loomis of Cedar Rapids; 4 grandsons; and one sister Mrs. Bernell (Minnie Ellen) Bower of Newton. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.

Name: GENEVA H. CAMPBELL
Submitted by: Janet Branson
Date submitted: March 26, 2011
Source of Obituary: “Muscatine Journal", Muscatine, Iowa May 19, 1999
WEST LIBERTY -- Geneva H. Campbell, 99, died Wednesday, May 19, 1999, at Lutheran Homes in Muscatine following an extended illness. Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 24, at Barker Funeral Home with the Rev. Mario Padilla officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Ridge Cemetery, West Liberty. Visitation will be held Monday from 10 a.m. until service time. --- Mrs. Campbell was born on Feb. 11, 1900, in Davenport, the daughter of Clarence and Louisa Fisher Henderson. The family spent the first several years of her life in Rock Island, Ill., before moving to West Liberty in 1905. She married Glen Campbell in 1929. She was a graduate of West Liberty High School and the University of Iowa. She taught school for nine years, working in Washington (Iowa), and Charles City. In the late 1940s, she started a greenhouse business that she operated for 20 years until her retirement. She was a member of the Baptist Church.Survivors include four nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two brothers, Lewis Henderson and Walter Thorne Henderson.----------------------West Liberty Index Thursday, May 27, 1999 ----------------Funeral services were held Monday, May 24, 1999, at the Barker Funeral Home, West Liberty, with Rev. Mario Padilla officiating. Music was provided by organist Les VerHelst and soloist Louise Bishop. Casketbearers were Bill Bishop, Verland Olsen, Charles Newcomb, Les Henderson. Dr. N. W. Blackman was honorary casket bearer. Burial was in Oak Ridge Cemetery, West Liberty. --- Mrs. Campbell was born February 11, 1900, in Davenport, the daughter of Clarence and Louisa Fisher Henderson. Her family moved to West Liberty in 1905, where she graduated from West Liberty High School and then the University of Iowa. She taught school for nine years, working in Washington, and Charles City. She married Glen Campbell in 1929. In the late 1940s, she started a greenhouse business that she operated for 20 years until her retirement. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include four nieces: JoAnn White (husband, Hubert), Ruth Jean Weathers (husband, William), C. Joyce Sechler, and Donna Reitz (husband, Frank); a grand niece, Sheila A. Sechler and many other grand nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers, and two nephews.

Name: THOMAS CAMPBELL
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: March 25, 2001
Source of Obituary: "HIGBEE NEWS", Higbee, Howard Co., Missouri, Friday, May 28, 1915
THOMAS CAMPBELL DEAD----Thomas Campbell, who came to Higbee about a year ago to make his home with his son, Dr. R. C. Campbell, died on the 20th, after an illness of several months. Funeral services were held at the home of Dr. Campbell Saturday by Rev. C. K. Shilling and interment made in the Burton cemetery. We take the following from the Mount Ayr, Iowa, Record: Thos. Campbell was born in Quincy, Florida, January 19, 1845. He came with his father to Ringgold county in the early 60's, when sixteen years of age, and settled in Lotts Creek township. For a number of years he worked on the farm and taught school. He was married to Miss Olive Bullington in 1867 and established a home in Lotts Creek township, where he resided until after his election to the office of county treasurer for ten years, being elected on the Republican ticket five successive times. He was a faithful, conscientious and painstaking officer and ever commanded the respect and confidence of the people of the county. Mr. Campbell was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and of the Odd Fellows lodge, being a member of the Mount Ayr Lodge No. 169 at the time of his death. He is survived by his life companion, seven sons--Thomas of Omaha, Neb, Cecil of Rawlins, Wyo, Lee and Roy of Seattle, Wash, M. A. of West Liberty, Iowa, Lawrence of Kellerton, Iowa, and Ross of Higbee, Mo; one daughter--Mrs. Lou Wolfe of Moberly, Mo; one brother--William of Craighton, Neb; one sister--Mrs. H. C. Andrews of Kearney, Neb; three half brothers--J. M. and C. a. of Mount Ayr and L. M. of Chariton and two half sisters who reside in Oklahoma.

Name: KENNETH F. CANARR
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, November 22, 2004 5:19 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, July 10, 1995
Kenneth F. Canarr, 83, a resident of Muscatine Care Center, formerly of 402 Evans St.; died Tuesday, July 18, 1995, at Muscatine General Hospital. Services will be Saturday at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home. Pat Dilts will be organist. Pallbearers will be Leslie Canarr, Richard Canarr, Jon Canarr, Michael Canarr, Lance Bennett and Donald Glaspie. Honorary pallbearers will be Fred Canarr and Tim Carlson. Burial will be at the Muscatine Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday at the funeral home. A memorial has been established. Mr. Canarr was born Aug. 9, 1911, in Muscatine, a son of Oscar C. and Ida Mae Jewett Canarr. He was a life resident of the area. His marriage to Mabel Davidson took place Nov. 19, 1936, in Galesburg, Ill. He attended Spangler United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Muscatine Moose Lodge. He enjoyed being a farmer. He had worked at John Deere in Rock Island, Ill. before working for H. J. Heinz in Muscatine for 19 years prior to his retirement. Survivors include three sons, Lester Canaar and his wife Elvira of Muscatine, Fred Canarr and his wife, Jan. of Channelview, Texas, and John Canarr and his wife, Donna of Fruitland; two daughters, Mrs. Jim (Nancy) Renfro, and Mrs. John (Janet) Shetler, both of Muscatine; 21 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Lynetta Staack, and Lila Mae Simpson, both of Muscatine. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, two brothers, one granddaughter and one great-grandson.

Name: JOHN OSCAR CANARR
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Friday, October 11, 2002 7:49 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, November 17, 2001
John Canarr----- MUSCATINE, Iowa - John Oscar Canarr, 62, of Muscatine, died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2001, at his home. Services are Monday at Greenwood Cemetery, Muscatine. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established for the purchase of a headstone. He was born April 25, 1939, to Kenneth and Mabel Davidson Canarr in Moscow. He married Donna L. Lamb July 7, 1962 in Moline, Ill. He worked 30 years as a forklift driver for Heinz U.S.A. until 1999. He also farmed in the Muscatine area. Survivors include his wife, Donna, Muscatine; his son Jon W. Canarr, Muscatine; three daughters, Roxanna Lutrell and her fiance, Rick Puckett, New Boston; Wendy Lough and her husband, Kyle, Columbus Junction; Sheila Stroughmatt and her husband, Tim, Muscatine and two extended daughters, Janet Fuller, Columbus Junction and Jodi Strause, Muscatine. There are 20 grandchildren; two brothers, Lester Canarr, Muscatine and Fred Canarr of Channelview, Texas and one sister Nancy Renfro and her husband, Jim, Muscatine. He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Cotey; a sister, Janet Shetler and a niece, Cheri Carlson.

Name: MABEL CANARR
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, November 22, 2004 5:20 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, February 5, 1991
Mabel Canarr, 75, formerly of Evans Street, died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 1991, at the Muscatine Care Center. Services will be Friday, Feb. 8, at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis--Funeral Home. The Rev. Andrea Bishop, of the Spangler Chapel United Methodist Church, will officiate. Pallbearers will be Leslie Canarr, Richard Canarr, Michael Canarr, Donald Glaspie, Tim Carlson and Jon Canarr. Honorary pallbearers will be Fred Canarr, Lance Bennett and Kenneth Glaspie, Burial will be at the Muscatine Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Canarr was born Jan. 5, 1916 at Illinois City, a daughter of George and Roxanna Cunningham Davidson. Her marriage to Kenneth Canarr took place Nov. 19, , in Galesburg. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth; three sons Lester Canarr of Muscatine; Fred Canarr of Channelview, Texas; and John Canarr, of Fruitland; two daughters, Mrs. Jim (Nancy) Renfro and Mrs. John (Janet) Shetler, both of Muscatine; 30 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Lyle Davidson of Elkhorn, Iowa; and Manford Davidson of Rock Island. She was preceded in death by her parents, five sisters and three brothers. She was a member of the Women of the Moose and an affiliate of the Spangler Chapel United Methodist Church. She had been an employee at Heinz and the Huttig Manufacturing Company and the the I&I Cafe on Walnut Street in Muscatine for 18 years. She was last employed at Dan-de Donut on Grandview Avenue.

Name: MARY B. CANDEE
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: December 23, 2001
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE WEEKLY JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, April 16, 1869, page 4
DIED----This morning, April 9, of diptheria, Mary B. CANDEE, daughter of S. N. Candee, aged 21 years.

Name: ARTHUR CAPPER
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 15, 2007
Source of Obituary: Unknown (written in pencil; Dec 18, 1951)
Death Takes CAPPER, 86, Ex-Senator--- Topeka, Kan. - (AP) - Arthur CAPPER, a Kansas republican who served in the U. S. senate for three decades, died Wednesday night at the age of 86. CAPPER retired from politics three years ago, giving up his senate seat on Jan. 3, 1949.---CAPPER, who started newspaper work as a printer’s apprentice at $1 a week during his high school days, owned two daily newspapers and eight farm magazines with a combined circulation of 4,500,000.--- He was a leader in farm legislation during his years in congress. He was chairman of the senate agriculture committee when he retired. Legislation bearing his name included the Capper-Volstead act, the legal foundation for farm cooperative, and the Capper-Tinchel act providing for regulation of grain exchanges.--- He frequently was referred to as the republican voice of the mid-west farmer.--- Children were his main hobby although he had none of his own. He lent hundreds of thousands of dollars to farm youths through the CAPPER ‘pig and Calf clubs” which gave youngsters a chance to own their own livestock. He also established a crippled children's fund. For more than 40 years he gave a birthday anniversary party in Topeka for children of the county. The parties were attended by thousands. CAPPER served two terms as Kansas governor before being elected to the senate in 1918. A sister, Mrs. A. L. EUSTICE of Evanston, Ill., is his only survivor.

Name: ROYCE JAMES CAREY
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Wednesday, October 13, 2004 7:37 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday June 19, 1992, page 5A
Royce Carey --- Columbus Junction --- Graveside memorial services for Royce "Red" Carey, 78, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 20, at the Indian Creek Cemetery. He died at his home in Letts on Thursday June 18, 1992, following an extended illness. His body has been cremated. There is no visitation. A memorial has been established at the Stacy-Lewis Funeral Home in Columbus Junction. Royce James Carey was born Aug. 15, 1913 at New Boston, Ill., a son of Robert and Mamie Bliven Carey. He married Vesta Osburn on Oct. 23, 1932 in Keithsburg, Ill. He had farmed and trained horses and was a member of the United States Trotting Association. Survivors include his wife Vesta. one daughter, Mrs. Jerry (Charlotte) Hamilton, of Letts; four grandchildren, Kim Hamilton of Port Byron, Ill., Mitch Hamilton of Letts, Mrs. Royal (Lesa) Roland of Grinnell, Iowa, and Mrs. Mike (Tracy) McVey of Terra Haute, Ind.; four great-grandchildren. Nick Roland, Will Roland, Tessa Roland and Kelsey McVey; four brothers, Tom, Rex and Keith all of Columbus Junction and Robert "Pat" of Aledo, Ill., and one sister, Irene Morrison of Columbus Junction. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter Roseann, in 1975; and two brothers, Clayton and Leith.

Name: FELICITAS CARLIN
Submitted by: Elizabeth Wrocklage
Date submitted: June 24, 2007
Source of Obituary:”DAVENPORT DEMOCRAT”, Davenport, Iowa, Thursday, May 5, 1954
Funeral services will be held Thursday in the Halligan funeral home and in Sacred Heart cathedral for Mrs. Felicitas Carlin, 54, of 1022 1/2 Mound street, who died Wednesday in Mercy hospital following an extended illness. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary cemetery, Davenport. Mrs. Carlin, a resident of Davenport the last 45 years, was born in Muscatine Dec. 10, 1899. Survivors include one brother; Howard A. Allar, and two sisters, Mrs. E. L. Longenecker and Mrs. A. F. Jaros, all of Davenport.

Name: CHERRIE A. (GLASPIE) CARLSON
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Friday, October 11, 2002 7:53 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, June 15, 1994, page 5a
Cherrie A. Carlson, 29 died Tuesday morning, June 14, 1994, at Muscatine General Hospital. Services will be Friday at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home. The Rev. Harry Holcomb of the Open Door Baptist Church in Montpelier will officiate. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the children's education. Mrs. Carlson was born March 8, 1965, in Iowa City. Her step-father and mother were John and Janet Canarr Shetler. She was a life resident of the area. She married Tim Carlson on March 10, 1983, in Muscatine. Her family was her whole life. Survivors include her husband, Tim; three daughters, Elizabeth, Samantha and Cristie, all at home; her mother and stepfather, Janet and John Shetler of Muscatine; three brothers, Donald Glaspie of Cedar Falls, Jimmy Glaspie of Grand Rapids Mich. and Forrest Glaspie Jr. of Muscatine; three sisters, Cindy Glaspie of Kirksville, Mo., Peggy Cole of Des Moines, and Kandy Imlay of Radcliffe; two stepsisters, Cheryle Freyermuth of Wilton, and Vonnie Foley of West Liberty; her paternal grandmother, Dollie Glaspie of Kirksville, and her maternal grandfather, Kenneth Canarr of Muscatine. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather and her maternal grandmother.

Name: E. J. CARPENTER
Submitted by: Denise and Norma
Date Submitted: Monday, November 1, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL," Muscatine, Iowa, February 10, 1914
SOUTH END MAN IS A SUDDEN VICTIM-------E. J. CARPENTER DIES SUDDENLY AT HIS HOME-------Had Greeted His Wife With A Remark About The Weather and Then Was Stricken-------With the words, " It's not so cold out tonight," more than spoken, E. J. Carpenter, 78 years of age was suddenly stricken last evening upon his return from work, and died a short time following. He is watchman at the McKee & Bliven button factory and death took place within a few minutes after his return to his home, 1005 Nebraska street. Heart failure is the cause to which the physician attributes the death of the aged man, who had apparently been in perfect health this winter. He had been an employe at McKee & Bliven button factory for the last sixteen years, of late serving in the capacity of day watchman. Mr. Carpenter was a veteran of the Civil War and a member of the Americana, a fraternal order. He came to Muscatine twenty-one years ago and since that time resided continuously in South Muscatine. He was born in Ohio, July 8, 1841. Together with his wife, four daughters and two sons survive, the latter being, Mrs. Lizzie Abbott, of Sulphur Springs,Ind.; Mrs. Clara Hammond of Columbus Junction; Mrs. Pearl McCormick of New Boston, Illinois; Mrs. May Taylor, Muscatine; William Carpenter and George Carpenter, of this city. Definite arrangements for the funeral have not been completed though it is the intention to have the funeral services at the Musserville Methodist Episcopal church, with Rev. H. E. Butler in charge, Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. These arrangements are pending the arrival of the daughter from Indiana.

Name: MALINDA CARPENTER
Submitted by: Cindy Weatherby
Dated Submitted: July 17, 2011
Source of Obituary: "Muscatine Journal", Muscatine, Iowa Friday, June 4, 1915
Malinda Fowler was born October 27th, 1832, in Ohio, where she grew to young womanhood. She was united in marriage to William Carpenter July 11th, 1847. To this union were born twelve children. William and Mary, who; died in infancy; Isaac, who died in 1874; Charles, who died in 1911; Silas of Rockville, Missouri; James, of Buffalo; Mrs. Frances Dee, of Tama, Ia.; Mrs. Carrie Benshoof, of Elliot, Ia.; Mrs. Lizzie Friddley, of Muscatine, Ia.; Mrs. Allie Henderson, of Wellman, Ia.; Mrs. Bertha Young, of Ainsworth, Ia.; and Owen of Montpelier. She came to Iowa in the fall of 1865. Her husband preceded her in death, eight years ago. She has been a faithful member of the Methodist church since early girlhood.Besides her immediate family She leaves to mourn two brothers, John and Charles Fowler, of Muscatine county; one sister, Mrs. Shultz of Millersburg. Ia.; 42 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren besides a host of friends at her old home and at Tama, Iowa, where she has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Frances Dee, who cared for her so tenderly during her last days. The funeral services were held in the Pleasant Prairie M. E. church. Rev. J. J. Pritchard officiating, and interment was made in the Parr cemetery.

Name: MARY A. CARPENTER
Submitted by: Phyllis Hazen
Date Submitted: May 31, 2015
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday Feb. 7, 1911, pg 7
DEATH SUMMONS MARY A. CARPENTER.--- Young Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Carpenter, 911 East Eighth St. Passed Away Today. Mary Anna, the young and only child of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Carpenter, 911 East Eighth street, passed away this morning at 5:15 o'clock, after a short illness. The child was attacked by the mumps last Saturday and yesterday she was overcome by a high fever, remaining unconscious all day. She was, born in Muscatine on February 22, 1910, being eleven months and fifteen days of age. As stated above, the parents are the only survivors. ---- The funeral arrangements have not been made. -----------------------------------------The Muscatine Journal Wednesday, Feb. 8, 1911, page 6 ----------IS LAID TO REST, Remains of Mary A. Carpenter Interred At Greenwood.--- The funeral of the late Mary Anna Carpenter, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. W. A. Carpenter, of East Eighth street, was held from the Greenwood chapel this morning at ten o’clock. Interment took place at Greenwood cemetery. Rev. T. A. Wilder, of the Church of God, officiated.

Name: MARY S. CARPENTER
Submitted by: Denise and Norma
Date Submitted: Tuesday, November 2, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL," Muscatine, Iowa, March 30, 1932
DEATH SUMMONS MRS. CARPENTER-------End Comesat Age 85; Funeral Services Will Be Held Friday-------Mrs. Mary S. Carpenter, 85 died at her home, 726 Sampson street, at 10 a.m. today after an illness with advanced age and complications. Mary S. DeVore was born Nov. 6, 1846, the daughter of William and Mary E. Massey DeVore. She was married to Ezra James Carpenter, who died Feb. 9, 1914. She had made her home here for 45 years and was a member of the United Brethren church. Surviving are five children, Mrs. Elizabeth Abbott, Muncie, Ind.; George Carpenter and William Carpenter, of Muscatine; Mrs. Clara Hammond, Columbus Junction; Mrs. Pearl McCormick, New Boston, Illinois; five brothers and sisters, Mrs. Sam Burke, Mrs. Catherine Onoch, ThomasB. DeVore, and Henry H. DeVore, Columbus Junction; William A. DeVore, Bettendorf. Funeral services will be conducted at the Fairbanks Home for Funerals Friday by the Rev. Ira Hawley, pastor of the United Brethren church. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery.-------"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL," Muscatine, Iowa, April 1, 1932----Hawley Conducts Carpenter Rites-------Final rites for Mrs. Mary S. Carpenter, who died Wednesday at her home, 726 Sampson street, were conducted today at the Fairbanks Home for Funerals by the Rev. Ira B. Hawley, pastor of the United Brethren church. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery. Pallbearers were : O. Taylor, Frank Taylor, James Hammond, Clarence Carpenter, Gerald Bayer, and Ralph Powell. Flower attendants were Mrs. Mabel Lang, Mrs. Ella Law, Mrs.Ada Cracraft, and Mrs. Pearl Gonse. Mrs.Carpenter was survived by five children, 34 grandchildren, 65 great grandchildren,and two great great grandchildren, a total of 106 direct descendants. She was married to Ezra James Carpenter, March 31, 1864.

Name: PHEBE CARPENTER
Submitted by: Bev Gerdts
Date Submitted: October 29, 2011
Source of Obituary: "Muscatine Daily Journal", Muscatine, IA., Wednesday April 25, 1888
Died, at the home of C.L. Peasley, on Tuesday April, 24, 1888, Mrs. Phebe Carpenter, aged nearly 79 years of paralysis. Deceased had been ill most of the winter. She was the mother of Mrs. C.L Peasley and the aunt of Dr. Battey and W.S. Peasley. She lived as a widow nearly 56 years and 36 of that time she lived with her daughter Mrs. Peasley. Her parents were Friends and she a member by birthright but she was more then a nominal member, her earnest Christian life being a bright exemplification of the meek and lowly Savior. On 6 month, 9 day, 1831 she was married to David Carpenter, who died 8 month, 25th day, 1833 leaving her a widow with a little daughter 6 weeks old, the present Mrs. C.L. Peasley. She never married again, but always lived with her daughter to who she had been very devoted.

Name: WILLIAM CARPENTER
Submitted by: Cindy Weatherby
Dated Submitted: August 3, 2010
Source of Obituary: "Muscatine Journal", Muscatine, Iowa Monday, June 10, 1907 p. 4
AGED RESIDENT OF COUNTY PASSES AWAY - WILLIAM CARPENTER DIES AT HIS HOME SATURDAY - His Death was Due to Old Age and Attending Ills - Will Be Buried at Pleasant Prairie. --- William Carpenter, an aged resident of this county, passed away at his home southeast of Pleasant Prairie about 6 o'clock Saturday night. The cause of his death was old age and attending ills. He had been failing for the past several weeks and little hope was entertained for his recovery. He is one of the oldest settlers in the county, coming here while still in his youth. --- At the time of his death he was 87 years of age and up to three months ago was thought to be in excellent health. He has many relatives and friends in this vicinity and his demise is regretted by all who knew him. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1 o'clock from the church at Pleasant Prairie and interment will be made in Parr Cemetery. A short service will also be held at the house at 12 o'clock.

Name: WILLIAM HENRY CARPENTER
Submitted by: Denise and Norma
Date Submitted: Saturday, November 6, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL," Muscatine, Iowa, March 31, 1945
Funeral services for William Henry Carpenter, 210 Locust street, whose death occurred Tuesday, will be conducted at the Fairbanks Home for Funerals. Dr. Raymond Shipman of the First Methodist church will be in charge and burial will be in Greenwood cemetery. Mr. Carpenter married Amanda Colter in April 1881, and two children were born to them, Harold Carpenter, of Amarilla, Tex., and Mrs. Mabel Frances of Belle Flower, Calif. His wife's death occurred in February, 1908 and on June 6, 1942, he married Ella Ogel, who survives.

Name: JAMES CARR
Submitted by: Bev Gerdts
Date Submitted: January 1, 2012
Source of Obituary: "Muscatine Daily Journal", Muscatine, IA., Wednesday August 2, 1876
Died, at his residence in Sweetland Township, 7th mo., 29th, 1876, James Carr, aged 71 years.

Name: SISTER MARY FELICITAS CARR
Submitted by: Norma Rogers for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: July 30, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, February 14, 1911
MARY FELICITAS CARR----- BELOVED SISTER ENDS FIFTY-FIVE YEARS OF LABOR----- At the St. Mathias convent, where she spent more than half a century, Sister Mary Felicitas, the superior of the Muscatine branch of the Sisters of Charity,B. V. M., passed to her eternal reward shortly after eight o'clock last evening. Her death marks the close of a most useful and beautiful career, a life of sacrifice and hundreds of homes are saddened today because of the loss of the beloved nun.----- Pneumonia Fatal------ For the first several weeks the condition of Sister Felicitas had been serious and little hope was entertained as to her recovery, for her weakened condition, it was feared, would not withstand the ravages of the disease, with which she was suffering. About six weeks ago the venerable nun contacted pneumonia, which in turn affected her heart and brought about her demise. On Sunday her condition became worse and yesterday it was announced by the attending physician that the end was near. All during the day it seemed that her life was fast ebbing away, but it was not until shortly after 8 o'clock last night that dissolution occurred. On Saturday word was received at the convent announcing the death of the only sister of the dying superior, but the sad intelligence was not conveyed to the patient because of her condition.----- Is a Loss----- The death of Mary Felicitas is accepted by every member of St. Mathias church as a personal loss, for through her many years of sacrifice and labor she had won the highest esteem and respect, and her departure only brings to mind the many noble deeds and charitable acts which marked her useful existence. Her painstaking care, her sincere and deep appreciation of the many kindnesses toward her, the sunshine which she brought into the sick room and the consolation which she carried into the death chamber, are remembered now, and the many years which the nun spent with the people of St. Mathias church will forever be interwoven with threads of golden memories.------ A Long Active Life----- Sister Mary Felicitas came to Muscatine in the early sixties and she witnessed its growth from a primitive town, scattered among the many hills, to the progressive and modern city of today. She experienced all of the trials and hardships of the pioneer teacher, and had witnessed the St. Mathias school grow from a little frame structure to an imposing, modern academy of learning.and in the declining years of her life it was a pleasure for her to behold the fruits of her early endeavors. The success of St. Mathias school must be credited to the lately departed sister. As to the success which attended her efforts during all of the fifty-five years of conscientious labor, of work well done, the present high standard of excellence of the parochial school, and the appreciation of those who received their education there, testify most eloquently.------ Native of Ireland----- Sister Mary Felicitas was born in Ireland in Dceember, 1840, and when a child of four years was brought to America by her parents, who first settled in Providence, R.I., and later removed to Dubuque. Ia. Here the young woman entered the convent school taught by the sisters of charity and in September, 1856, she took her vows and became a member of the sisterhood. In 1862 she was sent by the mother superior to Muscatine, and here she remained almost continuously, with the exception of a few years when she was removed to other cities.---- Golden Jubilee----- On September 23, 1906, the fiftieth anniversary of her reception into the sisterhood was celebrated, and that occasion remained fresh in the memory of the beloved nun duting the closing days of her life of sacrifice. A worthy and merited tribute was paid her in the elaborate exercises which marked the golden jubilee, and the celebration was accepted as the earthly reward and display of appreciation of her years of loving labor.----- Universal Respect----- Sister Mary Felicitas enjoyed the respect of the entire city. All those who, during her many years in Muscatine, became acquainted with her, realized that she represented the highest type of womanhood and the consecration of her life to the service of the Divine Father and of His children made her presence seem a benediction. Many, some of whom were not adherents of the same faith as that professed by the nun, received their early instruction under her, and they today rank among the most prominent and successful business men of the city, and they, as do the members of St. Mathias parish realize that an unestimable loss has been sustained in her departure. Sister Felicitas possessed rare executive ability and the manner in which she for so many years conducted the affairs of the parochial school emphasized her exceptional talent. As a music teacher she ranked high, and devoted many of her years to the teaching of both vocal and instrumental music. Sister Mary Felicitas took a kindly interest in every pupil in the school, and for more than two score of years she had shared the joys and vicissitudes of the people who loved her dearly and will in the future venerate her memory.------- Funeral Thursday------ The funeral services will be held at the St. Mary's Catholic church on Thursday morning at 9 o'clock. Solemn Requiem High Mass will be celebrated by the Very Reverend J. T. A. Flannigan, pastor of the Sacred Heart Cathedral at Davenport, assisted by several other priests. The sermon will be delivered by Right Reverend Monsignor J. P. Ryan, of Davenport, pastor of St. Mary's church at that place. Both Father Ryan and Father Flannigan were for many years associated with Sister Felicitas, the former, who is a Muscatine boy, having received his early instructions under her charge. Because of the death of the superior, the St. Mathias parochial school will be closed until next Monday, as a mark of respect.

Name: MISS GERTRUDE CARROLL
Submitted by: Denise and Norma for the webmaster
Date Submitted: Sunday, April 3, 2005
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, May 14, 1946
MISS GERTRUDE CARROLL------- Carroll Service to be Wednesday at Funeral Home-------Funeral services for Miss Gertrude Carroll, 803 Whicher street, will be conducted Wednesday at the Fairbanks Home for Funerals by Mrs. W. L. Pulse, reader of the First Church of Christian Science. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Miss Carroll's death occurred at 2 p.m. Monday at the Grau hospital here following an illness of two weeks. Gertrude J. Carroll was born in Muscatine on Feb. 20, 1896, the daughter of Timothy and Clara Wilhelm Carroll, and had spent all her life here. She was a member of the First Church of Christian Science and had been employed as an accountant at Hotel Muscatine. Surviving are her mother, Mrs. Timothy Carroll, Muscatine; one brother, Walter T. Carroll, of this city; two sisters, Mrs. Fred J. Funck and Mrs. Clara Cooper, both of Muscatine. Her father preceded her in death.

Name: BETTY C. CARSON
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Thursday, December 30, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, December 1, 2004, page 5A
Betty Carson------ DURANT, Iowa -- Betty C. Carson, 62, Durant, died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2004, at Genesis Medical Center East, Davenport. Burial will be at the Durant Cemetery, Durant. Mrs. Carson was born Oct. 22, 1942, in Davenport, the daughter of Charles and Zelma Timmerman Goethals. She married Dallas E. Carson July 7, 1962, in Davenport. She graduated from Bennett High School. She worked at Carlton Life Support, Davenport, for 18 years. She enjoyed cross stitch, walking, reading, camping, traveling and playing games. She was a big fan of Alan Jackson. She especially enjoyed her granddaughter, Erin. Survivors include her husband; her mother, Zelma Goethals of Wilton; a daughter, Tracy Parizek and husband Michael of West Liberty; a son, Terry Carson and wife Lisa of Montpelier; a granddaughter, Erin Carson; four sisters, Marilyn Steffen of Durant, Shirley Denkmann of Napa Valley, Calif., Frances Brus and husband John of Morning Sun and Eileen Urmie of Tipton; and a brother, Ronald Goethals and wife Brenda of New Liberty. She was preceded by her father. ------Submitters' Note: I'm not relation.

Name: FRED H. CARTER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Tuesday, October 15, 2002 6:46 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, September 4, 1964
Fred H. Carter, 70, lifelong, resident of Muscatine, died at 9:02 p.m. Thursday at the Veterans hospital in Iowa City, after an extended illness. He had been living at the home of his daughter Mrs. Frank E. (Cleo) Bermel, Route 2, Muscatine. Mr. Carter was born Oct. 15, 1893, in Muscatine, the son of William and Mary Welsh Carter. A veteran of World War I. Mr. Carter was a retired truck driver. He had driven for the Rock Island, Arsenal, H. F. Smith Co., and the Automatic Button Co. He was married Nov. 12, 1919 at Wilton to Florence Knouse. Surviving are one son Paul H. Carter, 1445 34th Ave., Rock Island; Mrs. Frank E. Bermel, Sweetland Township two brothers, Sydney Carter and Reginald Carter, both of Muscatine; two sisters, Mrs. Mabel McElroy and Mrs. Bessie Morrison both of Muscatine, and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one son, and two brothers. Funeral services will be held Saturday at the Riley home. Rev. Leland L. Enke, pastor of Sweetland Methodist church, will officiate. Interment will be at Greenwood cemetery.----- Note; The name Welsh should be Welsch and Frederick died Sept. 3, 1964.

Name: GERALD WILLIAM CARTER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Tuesday, October 8, 2002 5:18 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, July 29, 1938, front page
Companions Leap Out of Engine's Path----- Gerald William Carter, 18, Sweetland township youth, was instantly killed Thursday afternoon about 3:30 when struck from behind by the the west-bound Golden State Limited, Rock Island passenger train, near the Sherman street crossing, at the easterly limits of the city. Two companions, with whom he was walking along the railroad tracks while returning from fishing in the Mississippi River nearby leaped to safety from just in front of the locomotive. Gerald's efforts to escape failed by only a split second, a steel step at the right side of the locomotive's pilot striking the youth's leg as he was almost clear of the tracks.---- Accident is Verdict---- A verdict of accidental death, resulting from a broken neck, was returned by a coroner's jury, which conducted an inquest at 10:30 this morning in the George M. Wittich Funeral home under the direction of Coroner W. S. Norton. Members of the coroner's jury were E. E. Fishburn, Ed Vanatta, and E. H. Vaupel. Merle Thomas, 14, of 1518 East Fifth street, and Albert Hite, 16, of 1521 East Fifth street, told at the inquest of how they and the Carter youth were returning along the railroad track form their fishing trip when the accident occurred. Still visibly stunned by the shock of the tragedy and their own narrow escape from death, the boys said that the noise of an east-bound freight train which was passing at the same time drowned out any warning of the limited which was bearing down upon them. They said that they had been walking on the left track, but moved over to the right track when the freight train came in view. The Hite boy was the first to glance over his shoulder and see the Golden State just behind them.---- Two Jump to Safety---- He said that the train was only about 15 feet away at the time Hite said that he yelled to the other two boys and then jumped for the north side of the track. He and Thomas both negotiated the distance in time, but Carter, who was on the inside, was struck, barely failing to clear the locomotive. Carter's body was hurled to the north of the tracks, his neck broken apparently by the force of the impact. Aside form this, Dr. Norton said that the youth apparently suffered no other serious injury. E. E. Stroud,, fireman, and I. S. DeFord, engineer of the train, both from Eldon, IA, also testified at the inquest. Stroud said that he saw the three boys, two on the inside of the rails and the third walking along just on the outside of the track , as the train came around a curve near the Sherman street crossing. He said that the youth were about 150 feet away when he first saw them.---- Trainmen's Story---- The fireman said he yelled to the engineer that there were men on the track ahead. DeFord, who said he had just whistled for a private crossing, testified that he blew the engine whistle again and applied the brakes. The engineer said that he was on the outside of the curve, and was unable to see the boys until the cab reached the site of the accident and he saw the Carter boy's body hurtling to the north of the tracks. He said there was a trace of blood on a small step to the right of the locomotive pilot and expressed the belief that this had struck the boy. The train came to a stop and backed up. The boy's body had by that time, however, been taken away in the George M. Wittich Funeral Home Ambulance. Gerald was born, June 20, 1919 in Sweetland township, Muscatine county, and had been baptized at the Grace Reformed Church at Wilton.---- Services to Be Sunday---- He had taken examinations and had been accepted for enlistment in the United States navy and was at home awaiting a call for service when death came. He made his home with his grandmother, Mrs. Mary Carter, in Sweetland township, since the death of his mother. Surviving are his father, Fred H. Carter of Muscatine; two grandmothers, Mrs. Amelia Pantel of Muscatine and Mrs. Mary Carter of Sweetland township; a sister, Cleo, and a brother, Paul, both of Sweetland township. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday from the George Wittich Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Harker cemetery. The body will be taken to the home of his grandmother, Mrs. Carter, this afternoon, and will be returned to the funeral home Sunday for services.

Name: KARTHERINE IRENE CARTER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date submitted: Sept. 10, 2007
Source of Obituary: “THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, July 7, 2006
Katherine Irene Carter, 90, Muscatine, died Sunday, July 2, 2006, at Heritage Care Center, Iowa Falls. Graveside services will be Saturday, July 8, Muscatine Memorial Park Cemetery under the arrangements of Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Home for Funeral and Cremation Services.--- Mrs. Carter was born April 10, 1916, in Oquawka, Ill., the daughter of George Henry and Lucy Beulah Snow Kisner. She married Edwin LeRoy Carter on Jan. 20, 1932, in Muscatine. She was a homemaker and a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. --- Survivors include two sons, Kenneth L. Carter and wife JoAnn of Iowa Falls and Daniel K. Carter and wife Caroline of Letts; five grandchildren, David Carter, Laura Stunkel, Christy Wilwerding, Sarah Carter and Daniel Michael Carter; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, Eugene; five sisters; and three brothers.

Name: MALINDA CARTER
Submitted by: Lynn McCleary (of no relation)
Date Submitted: August 30, 2012
Source of Obituary: "Muscatine Journal ”, Muscatine, IA, Friday, 15 Mar 1918
Mrs. Malinda Carter, nee McDowell, a well known resident of Sweetland Center, passed away there yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock after an illness of ‘three years’ duration. Death was caused from a complication of diseases. Mrs. Carter had been a resident of Sweetland Center for the past 11 years. --- The deceased was born in Dubuque, Iowa Feb 11, 1847, moving to Maquoteku (Maquoketa), when a young girl, where she made her home up until her coming to Sweetland Center 11 years ago. She was united in marriage to Alfred Carter Sr. on Sept 27, 1905, of Maquoteka (Maquoketa). Mrs. Carter is survived by her husband and four step children of Sweetland Center, and one brother, Aaron of Cedar Rapids. --- Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home. Rev. G. W. Barber, pastor of the Musserville M. E. church, will have charge of the services both at the home and grave. Interment will be made in the Harker cemetery.

Name: MARGARET MCDANIEL CARTER
Submitted by: Elizabeth Harper Casillas
Date Submitted: Saturday, February 17, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, September 10, 1963 pg 7
Funeral services for MRS. MARGARET CARTER, 23, 1215 East Fourth St., will be held Wednesday at the Riley funeral home. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery. Rev. Herschel Symmonds, pastor of the Reorganized church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, will officiate.

Name: MARY CATHERINE ROSE CARTER
Submitted by: Denise & Norma for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: January 13, 2005
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, May 17, 1982
MARY CATHERINE ROSE CARTER-------4-day-old daughter of David and Cathy Myers Carter, 1822 Mulberry Ave., died Sunday at University Hospitals, Iowa, City. She was born May 13 at Muscatine General Hospital. A private graveside service will be held at the Letts Cemetery. In addition to her parents, she is survived by one brother, Christopher David, at home; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Olen Myers of Poplar Bluff, Mo,; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Carter, of Letts; paternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Thompson of Letts, Mrs. Maxine Boiler of Muscatine and Verdon Carter of Davenport; and maternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Williams and Mr. and Mrs. O. T. Myers, all of Poplar Bluff, Mo., and Mrs. Lula Catherine Myers of Vienna, Illinois.

Name: MARY ELIZABETH (WELSCH) CARTER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Friday, October 11, 2002 7:56 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, July 23, 1952
Mrs. Carter, 85, Longtime Local Resident, Dies ---------------------- Mary Elizabeth Carter, 85, who had lived in the Muscatine community since the age of three, died at 8:30 a.m. today at Hershey hospital, following an illness of 18 months. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Welsch, she was born Feb. 17, 1867 in Ohio. She was married Dec. 6, 1888 to William H. Carter at Muscatine. She was a member of the Methodist church and was living at route 2, Muscatine at the time of her death. Survivors are four sons, Reginald, Sidney, Henry and Fred Carter, all of Muscatine; two daughters, Bessie Morrison and Mabel McElroy, both of Muscatine, one sister, Mrs. Ed Herlien, Muscatine; six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, one son, four brothers, five sisters and one grandchild. Funeral services will be held Friday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral home. The Rev. James H. Sloan, pastor of the North Circuit of Methodist churches, will be in charge. Burial will be in Harker cemetery.

Name: REGINALD H. "PUS" CARTER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Friday, October 11, 2002 7:26 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, July 9, 1992
Reginald Carter---- Reginald H. "Pus" Carter, 95, of Bethesda Care Center, died early today Thursday, July 9, 1992 at Muscatine General Hospital. Services will be Saturday, July 11 at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home with the Rev. Eldon Davis officiating. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery with military rites conducted by the American Legion, VFW, and World War I Barracks. Mr. Carter was born Nov. 20, 1896 in Sweetland Township to William and Mary Welch Carter. He lived his entire life and farmed in the Muscatine area for over 70 years. He was a member of the American Legion. He is survived by one niece, Mrs. Clarence (Isabelle) Bermel of Muscatine and four great-nephews and two great-nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, two sisters, two nieces and three nephews.----- Note, Mary Welch should be Mary Welsch, he didn't have any children.

Name: SOPHIA CASS
Submitted by: Lynn McCleary
Date Submitted: October 29, 2011
Source of Obituary: "Muscatine Evening Journal", Muscatine, IA., Monday February 21, 1887 pg 3
Death of Mother Cass. -- Mrs. Sophia Cass, wife of Rev. M. G. Cass, departed this life at her home on Muscatine Island, this day at noon. This Venerable mother in Isreal would have completed her would have completed her 88th year the sixth of next month. Her aged companion, who survives her, was 89 years old the first of last month. Mr. and Mrs. Cass were married in Vermont, Jan. 1st, 1821, over 66 years ago. They came to Muscatine in 1856, and built their home on the Island where they have since continued to reside. There are five children living: Milo, Dr. O.D., Alanson B., Mrs. Helen Sawyer, and Mrs. Lydia M. Pratt. --- Deceased was a member of the Presbyterian church. She has been for over a quarter of a century the centre of the religious as well as the social life of the Island and was revered by all for her Christian character. Her vacant place none can fill. All hearts will be touched with sorrow for the bereaved companion of sixty-six years of wedded life who must now pursue his aged pilgrimage alone. --- Two of the children, Dr. Cass and Mrs. Pratt, are living in Colorado and the funeral will not be appointed until hearing from them.---------------------- “The Evening Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa Tuesday February 22, 1887 --------------------- Funeral of Mrs. Cass - Word has been received that Dr. O.D. Cass will not be able to attend his mother’s funeral, having been confined by illness to his home, in Denver, for a long time, and Mrs. Pratt, the daughter, living in Colorado, is prostrated by the recent killing of her son, particulars of which have been given in the JOURNAL, and she is too feeble to attempt the long journey. --- The funeral of Mrs. M.G. Cass is appointed for to-morrow, at 11 a.m., from the Presbyterian church, services to be conducted by the pastor.

Name: WILLIAM P. CASSIDY
Submitted by: Denise and Norma for the webmaster
Date Submitted: Sunday, March 27, 2005
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, February 7, 1921, page 10
WILLIAM P. CASSIDY----- Services over the remains of William P. Cassidy, veteran railroad engineer who passed away at his home on Saturday morning, were held today. Requiem high mass was celebrated at St. Mathias church at 9 o'clock, the assistant rector, the Rev. J. P. Leahy, officiating. The funeral service was delivered by the Rev. F. J. Leonard, pastor. The obsequies were attended by a large concourse of friends. Interment was made in St. Mary's cemetery. The pallbearers were, Frank Anson, P. J. Barry, James Healey, Hugh Cassidy and Matt Byrne. Among those from outside the city attending the services was Charles Davis of Rock Island, the oldest engineer on the roster of the Rock Island railroad.

Name: GEORGE CAWIEZELL
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Tuesday, November 23, 2004 8:48 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, June 15, 1936, page 3
Cawiezell Funeral Rites Conducted; Des Moines Burial----- Blue Grass ---- Funeral services for George Cawiezell, a former resident of Blue Grass who died Wednesday at Iowa Methodist hospital in Des Moines, were held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon at the Dunn Funeral Home in Des Moines. Burial took place in the Masonic cemetery, Des Moines. Submitter's Note: I'm not relation to him.

Name: LEWIS A. CAWIEZELL
Submitted by: Norma Rogers for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: October 9, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, May 9, 1911, page 2
LEWIS A. CAWIEZELL----- DEATH OCCURS AT LOCAL HOSPITAL ------------ LEWIS A. CAWIEZELL SUCCUMBS AFTER OPERATION ------------ Well Known Resident of County Was Operated On For Appendicitis Could Not Stand Shock ------------ Following an operation for appendicitis, Lewis A. Cawiezell, well known resident of the county, passed away last evening at 6 o'clock at the Hershey Memorial hospital. He ws born near Davenport, Iowa, but for years had lived just south of Pleasant Prairie. On March 21 last he reached the age of 55 years. Besides his widow, the surviving members of the family are seven sons and two daughters, they being, H. W., of Stockton; L. F., of Blue Grass; C. R., of Montpelier; George W. and Christian John, at home, and Laura A. and Leona A., at home. The funeral will be held at Blue Grass, Iowa, on Wednesday afternoon. Burial will take place in the Blue Grass cemetery.

Name: MRS. ORA P. (WELSCH) CAWIEZELL
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Saturday, October 5, 2002 6:47 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, September 19, 1955, page 7
Mrs. Cawiezell, Pleasant Prairie, Called in Death -------------- Services for Mrs. Ora P. Cawiezell, 67, Pleasant Prairie, who died Sunday will be held Tuesday at the Runge Funeral home in Davenport. Burial will be in the Parr cemetery at Pleasant Prairie. Mrs. Cawiezell, a life resident of Muscatine county, died at 1:30 a.m. Sunday at the Muscatine County hospital, following a sudden illness. The former Miss Ora Welsch was born in the New Era community Nov. 7, 1887, the daughter of Julius and Mary Welsch. She attended the Patterson school north of New Era. Her marriage to Arthur Henry Cawiezell took place Feb. 2, 1909, and the couple lived at New Era prior to moving to Pleasant Prairie. Their home was on Route 3, Muscatine. Mr. Cawiezell died July 20, 1951. Mrs. Cawiezell was a member of the Order of Eastern Star of Wilton and of the White Shrine of Muscatine. Surviving are three sons, George of Muscatine, Donald at home, and Earl of Davenport; three sisters, Mrs. Katherine McElroy, Muscatine, Bessie Cawiezell, Davenport and Mrs. Mary Dubois, Ottumwa; two brothers, Julius and Frederick Welsch, Muscatine; and two grandchildren, Sharon and Norma, Cawiezell, Davenport. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Grete, and a brother, Chester Welsch.

Name: MRS. MARIE CAYOT
Submitted by: Norma Rogers for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: September 18, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, August 12, 1911, page 4
MRS. MARIE CAYOT---- FRENCH WOMAN DIES HERE THIS MORNING ------------ Mrs. Marie Cayot, 1206 Park avenue, after a weeks' critical sickness, died this morning at 10 o'clock, an illness of all summer resulting in death. She was 70 years old. She had been a rsident of this city a year and a half, coming here from Washington and Lone Tree, Iowa., where she and her husband had made their home for thirty-five years. The deceased was born in France in 1841, accompanying her parents to this country when a child of thirteen years. To survive her she leaves her husband George Cayot, and two children, Mrs. Amy Head, of Traer, Iowa, and Albert Cayot whose home is six miles north of this city. Three brothers also mourn her demise, being, August Bagnerd, of California; Prosper Bagnerd, of Chicago; and J. E. Bagnerd, of Perry, Iowa. The funeral will be held from the residence Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock, Dr. J. N. Elliott to have charge of the services. Interment will be made at Greenwood cemetery.

Name: PEARL CECIL
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 15, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa (written in pencil; March 23, 1958)
Services are planned Tuesday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home for Mrs. Pearl CECIL, 74, of 223-1/2 East Second street, who died Sunday at Bellevue hospital. The Rev. Walter E. Johnson, pastor of Calvary Baptist church, will officiate. Burial will be at the Conesville cemetery. Mrs. CECIL was born Nov. 1, 1883, at Conesville and spent her childhood and married life on a farm west of Conesville. She was married to Sylverius S. PRESTON on Dec. 31, 1901. They had two children, Mrs. Reba NELSON of Clear Lake, and another daughter who died in infancy. Her marriage to Darcey CECIL of Columbus Junction took place Jan. 17, 1935, and his death occurred Feb. 25, 1942. Survivors include the daughter, Mrs. NELSON; three grandchildren, Nile W. BAUSCH, Tulsa, Okla., Elmer V. BAUSCH and Mrs. Jack ENABNIT of Clear Lake; and seven great-grandchildren.

Name: HELEN M. CHALUPA
Submitted by: Al Harker
Date Submitted: Saturday, March 11, 2006
Source of Obituary: "Quad-City Times", Davenport, Iowa, Friday, March 3, 2006
Helen M. Chalupa, 90, of Muscatine, Iowa, died Wednesday, March 1, 2006, at Lutheran Homes. Funeral service will be Saturday, March 4, 2006, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. Chaplain Vicki Pedersen of the Lutheran Homes will officiate. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery. Helen was born October 13, 1915, in Muscatine County, the daughter of Elmer and Amelia Petersen Rode. She first married Hugo Wulf and he preceded her in death. She then married Grover Hunt and he preceded her in death. She then married Arthur C. Chalupa on March 17, 1948, in Davenport, and he preceded her in death in 2002. Helen enjoyed music, crocheting, crossword puzzles, old movies and the Hawkeyes. Survivors include one son, Kim A. Chalupa, and wife, Bonnie, of Houston, Texas; two daughters, Kathleen M. Chalupa, of Muscatine, and Sandra Hunt Ludwig, and husband, Phil, of Tomball, Texas; eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, her three husbands, one daughter, Carole Wulf Horst, three brothers, and two sisters.

Name: CHARLES H. CHAMBERLAIN
Submitted by: Webmaster for Keith W. Parke
Date Submitted: Tuesday, March 6, 2001
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, March 25, 1918, page 6
DIES WHILE ON VISIT IN CITY---- This morning at 9:15 o'clock occurred the death of Charles H. Chamberlain at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chamberlain, 307 Cedar Street. Death was caused by pneumonia. The deceased was born in Muscatine County forty-two years ago. Twenty years ago he was united in marriage to Miss Hannah Fuhlman, who survives. For the past twelve years the late Charles Chamberlain has made his home in Peoria and a few days ago came to make a short visit with his parents. Although not well for two years his condition was not considered serious until he was taken ill with pneumonia. The deceased is survived by his wife, seven children, Carl, Ralph, Blanche, Chester, Robert, Gretchen, and Walter; four sisters, Mrs. J. A. Townsley of Waterloo, Mrs. Ed Padeski, Davenport, Mrs. Miles Cox, Kewanee, Ill., Mrs. Harry Shields, Bloomington and one brother, Fred of Davenport. The funeral over the remains will be held tomorrow from the home at 2 o'clock, the Rev William Martens will have charge.-----Found the funeral rites in the following newspaper, "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, March 27, 1918, page 5------ CHAMBERLAIN RITES HELD HERE TODAY----- Funeral services over the remains of Charles H. Chamberlain, of Peoria, Ill., who passed away at the home of his parents, 307 Cedar street, following an attack of pneumonia, were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chamberlain. Rev. William Martens conducted the services. The pall bearers were: F. Padeski, Harry Shields, T. Ogilvie, E. Gremmel, W. Fuhlman and W. V. Scott. Interment was made in Greenwood cemetery.

Name: CHARLES T. CHAMBERLAIN
Submitted by: Keith W. Parke
Date Submitted: Wednesday, September 26, 2001 8:29 PM
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, May 30, 1921
Obituary----Charles T. Chamberlain.-----Charles T. Chamberlain, a resident of Muscatine for the last eight years, died at 5:30 o'clock Saturday evening at his home, 307 Cedar street. He was stricken with cerebral paralysis last Tuesday morning and never recovered consciousness. He was 73 years old. He was born on Feb. 15, 1848 at Tiffin, Ohio, and came to Iowa forty-nine years ago, locating on a farm in Wilton township. He lived on the same farm and was a prominent and successful farmer for thirty-seven years. He moved to Muscatine eight years ago. He was married to Miss Elizabeth Burnside in 1872, to which union six children were born, four of whom survive. Besides his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Mrs. J. A. Townsley of Waterloo, Mrs. Miles Cox of Mendote, Ill., and Mrs. Harry Shields of Muscatine; one son, Fred H. Chamberlain of Davenport; four sisters, Mrs. Harriet Neidig of Long Beach, Cal., Mrs. Wilbur Benedict and Mrs. Arthur Stiles of Pasadena, Cal., and Mrs. Mary Hiles of Exeter, Mo., and three brothers, Judson and Frank Chamberlain of Long Beach, Cal., and John Chamberlain of Excelsion Springs, Mo. Funeral services will be held from the home at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. The Rev. J. B. Rendall of the First Presbyterian church will officiate. Burial will be made in Greenwood cemetery. Three grandsons and three sons-in-law will be pallbearers. They are Paul Townsley, Carl and Ralph Chamberlain, and E. A. Padaskie Shields and Miles Cox.

Name: DANIEL CHAMBERLAIN
Submitted by: Bev Gerdts
Date Submitted: October 29, 2011
Source of Obituary: "Muscatine Daily Journal", Muscatine, IA., Thursday September 24, 1885
Daniel Chamberlain died at his residence in Sweetland Township, Muscatine county September 17, 1885, aged 76 years, 1month, 5 days. Mr. Chambers was born at Saratoga, New York. Was baptized and united with the Baptist Church at Sandusky Ohio in 1885 and held his connection for 50 years. Was married to Pamelia Turner in October 1841 who survives him. Of their 11 children 10 are still living the eldest son having given his life for the preservation of the union in the war. His only living brother arrived from New York a short time before his death. His funeral was preached in the Friends church near his residence by Rev. W. I.Beatty of the United Brethren Church.

Name: MRS. ELIZABETH ANN CHAMBERLAIN
Submitted by: Webmaster for Keith W. Parke
Date Submitted: Tuesday, March 6, 2001
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL AND NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, August 1, 1942, page 3
BROTHER, SISTER DEATHS OCCUR IN TWO-DAY PERIOD----- Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Chamberlain, 89, of 307 Cedar street, died at 9:50 p.m. Friday at her home following an illness of eight weeks. Her death, caused by complications, occurred just two days after the death of her brother, James Burnside, aged 92, at the home of a daughter in Seattle, Wash. Mr. Burnside was a former Muscatine resident. Born near Westfield, Ind., on March 23, 1853, the daughter of Jacob and Jane Ann Burnside, Mrs. Chamberlain had been a resident of Muscatine since 1864. She was married in 1872 to Charles Chamberlain, the ceremony taking place in Wilton township. Her husband preceded her in death in 1921. She attended the Friends church here. She is survived by a son, Fred Chamberlain of Davenport; three daughters, Mrs. J. A. Townsley, of Waterloo, Ia., Mrs. Miles Cox of Amboy, Ill., and Mrs. Harry Shield of Bloomington township; and two brothers, Frank Burnside, of Muscatine and Luther Burnside, of Denison, Ia. Fifteen grand children and 17 great grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, one daughter, one son, six sisters and four brothers. Mr. Burnside left Muscatine county at an early age and had spent most of his life in the west. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Josephine Hubbard and Mrs. Jim Yates, both of Seattle, Wash. His body wil be buried at Woodland Park, Colo. beside that of his wife, who preceded him in death. Burial rites for Mrs. Chamberlain have been arranged for Sunday at the George A. Wittich Funeral Home. The Rev. C. B. Rayhill, paster of the Park avenue Methodist church will be at Greenwood Cemetery. The body has been removed to the George Wittich Funeral home.------Found the funeral rites in the following newspaper, "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL AND NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, August 3, 1942, page 2.------- Funeral Rites--- MRS. CHAMBERLAIN----- Funeral rites for Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Chamberlain who died at her home on Friday were conducted on Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. from the George M. Wittich funeral home. The Rev. C. B. Rayhill, pastor of the Park Avenue Methodist church, was in charge of the services and Mrs. George Holliday was at the organ. Flower attendants, were Mrs. Carl Coffran, Helen Shields, Mrs. Carl Chamberlain and Mrs. ? Sandrock. Casketbearers were U. C. Lake, Charles Houg, Charles Lindsey, Lloyd Shield, Raymond Downer, and Fred Kaufmann. Burial was in the Greenwood cemetery.

Name: FRANK E. CHAMBERLAIN
Submitted by: Bev Gerdts
Date Submitted: November 15, 2011
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, IA., Monday, October 23, 1922
Frank E. Chamberlain, former Muscatine county resident died October 16, 1922 at Pasadena Cal., according to word received by relatives. He was 60 years old. Burial will be in Pasadena. Mr. Chamberlain was born in Freemont, O. He came to Muscatine as a young man and lived here until seven years ago when he moved to Pasadena. To survive he leaves four sisters, Mrs. Harriet A. Nieded, Mrs. Flora Stiles and Mrs. Eva Benedict all of Pasadena; and Mrs. Henry Hiles of Exeter, Mo. Mrs. J.H. Selden of this city, deceased, was a sister. Two brothers Jud D. Chamberlain of Pasadena and John Chamberlain of Excelsior Springs Mo., also mourn his death. A brother Charles F. Chamberlain preceded him in death.

Name: FRED CHAMBERLAIN
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 15, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa (written in ink; 13 Mar 1958)
Rites were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home for Fred CHAMBERLAIN, 74, whose death occurred Sunday at the Hershey Convalescent Home. The Rev. Stanley Kennedy of the North Methodist parish was in charge. Pallbearers were Edward Schroeder, William Leslie, Paul Hoag, John Ricklefs, Vearl Fiderlein and Robert Naber. Interment was at Greenwood cemetery.

Name: CLARENCE CHAMBERLIN
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 15, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa (written in pencil; Aug 2, 52)
Private Rites Arranged For CHAMBERLIN Boy--- Private rites will be held Monday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral home for Clarence CHAMBERLIN, the Muscatine boy who died Thursday morning while on the way to University hospital, Iowa City. He was Muscatine’s first polio victim this summer. The son of Vernald and Gladys BARKALOW-CHAMBERLIN, he was born Jan. 11, 1941 at Muscatine and lived with his family at 713 Locust street. Surviving are his parents; three brothers, Roy, Lynne and Melvin, at home; two half-brothers, Lyal and Edwin, at home; one sister, Lois, at home; and two half-sister, Mrs. Warren HAMMER, Muscatine, and Mrs. Nigel ABBOTT, Letts. He was preceded in death by a half brother, Albert. Dr. Claude W. Cooper, pastor of the First Methodist church, will be in charge of the funeral services.

Name: ANDERSON CHAMBERS
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: February 24, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE EVENING JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, November 5, 1895, page 4
Death of Anderson Chambers.----The following dispatch gives the first news of the death of a former prominent citizen of Muscatine: Des Moines, Iowa, Nov. 5.--To Muscatine Journal: A. Chambers died at 7 o'clock on the evening of the 4th. Funeral from train at Muscatine, Wednesday morning, at 7 a.m. Please give notice. H. A. Smith. Anderson Chambers was one of the first settlers of Muscatine, having come with his father, Wm. Chambers, in 1836, and located on a farm in the eastern part of this county. For many years, beginning some time in the '50's, he and his brothers, William, Vincent and John, were prominent business men of this city, being connected with the firm of Dunsmore & Chambess and Chambers Bros., in the dry goods, saw mill, pork packing and grain elevator business. For eight or ten years past Mr. Chambers was a resident of Des Moines.----"THE EVENING JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, November 6, 1895, page 4---LAID TO REST.---This morning at 9 o'clock funeral services over the remains of Anderson Chambers, whose death at Des Moines was recorded in last evening's JOURNAL, were held at E. P. Day's undertaking rooms. Rev. A. B. Robbins, who very impressively officiated, paid a most appropriate tribute of respect to the memory of deceased. Interment was made in the city cemetery. The pall bearers were Benj. Beach, Philip Stein, Chas. Giesler, Henry Jayne, Levi Eckel and Fred Lump. The deceased was 75 years of age.

Name: ELIHU CHAMBERS
Submitted by: Bev Gerdts
Date Submitted: October 29, 2011
Source of Obituary: "Muscatine Daily Journal", Muscatine, IA., Saturday November 3, 1883
Died, Elihu Chambers at West Branch, Iowa on Friday November 1, 1883 at 5 p.m. Services at West Branch on Sunday. Funeral at Bloomington at 1 o’clock on Monday.

Name: GEORGE CHAMBERS
Submitted by: Charlene Hixon
Date Submitted: April 08, 2000 8:51 PM
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE WEEKLY JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, February 17, 1892
Died at his home in Pike township, February 7th, 1892, George Chambers, at the advanced age of 84 years, 7 months and 25 days. Deceased was born in Oldham Co., Ky., June 7th, 1807. He removed to Iowa in 1873, and has been a resident of this county ever since. Deceased was a member of the Baptist church for over fifty years and was a consistent member to the end. He leaves a wife, four sons and one daughter to mourn his loss. Funeral services at residence Wednesday, at 1 o'clock conducted by Rev. John Davs of Lone Tree. Mrs. Chambers and family wish to thank the neighbors for their kindness and help in their time of affliction.

Name: HARMEN CHAMBERS
Submitted by: Pyllis Hazen
Date Submitted: February 10, 2020
Source of Obituary: The Muscatine Journal and News Tribune, Wednesday, 8 February 1928, page 11
HARRY CHAMBERS IS BURIED AT NICHOLS -- Nichols, Ia., Feb. 8. – Harry Chambers, who died at Mt. Pleasant Monday afternoon, was born near Nichols June 15, 1894, the son of James and Elizabeth Chambers. Henry Kirchner, local undertaker, went to Mt. Pleasant and brought the body to Nichols. Mrs. Chambers died 26 years ago. The father is living at the I. O. O. F. home at Mason city and was unable to attend the funeral, which was held from the Methodist church Tuesday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. H. E. Hehner. Burial was in the Nichols cemetery. The pallbearers were Bert Will, Fred Poole, D. C. Reynold, Charles Pike and W. R. Schmitt.

Name: JAMES A. CHAMBERS
Submitted by: Phyllis Hazen
Dated Submitted: March 30, 2010
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL & NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday 27 January 1938, page 9
James Chambers, Nichols, Dies at Mason City - (Journal News Service.) Nichols — James A. Chambers, 82, a resident of the Nichols community for most of his life, died Wednesday at the Odd Fellows Home in Mason City, according to word received here.--- Mr. Chambers was born in Jefferson, county, Ind., in 1855. Coming to Iowa in 1873, he spent all of his life farming near Nichols until going to the home in 1927.--- His wife and two children preceded him in death.--- Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p. m. from the Methodist Episcopal church, with the Rev. Forrest Kellog in charge. Burial will be in the Nichols cemetery. The Odd Fellows will be in charge of rites at the grave.

Name: J.E. (GENE) CHAMBERS
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 15, 2007
Source of Obituary: U nkown Newspaper (written in pencil; Oct 20, 1949)
J. E. CHAMBERS, 43, DIES AFTER AUTO ACCIDENT (Continued from First Page)--- Coroner Leslie H. Banning will inquire into details of the Moline accident. Drivers of the other two cars were listed as Robert Mann, 3804 Twenty-sixth street, Moline, and Walter Hofgaard, 421 Fourth street, Rock Island. The police report of the mishap stated Mann claimed CHAMBERS’ car crashed into his. Mann’s car was then knocked into the Hoffgaard auto, it was reported.--- Funeral services for Mr. CHAMBERS will be held at 3 o’clock Wednesday afternoon in the Hodgson chapel. The Rev. Richard N. Chase, pastor of Central Presbyterian church, will officiate. Pallbearers will be members of the drill team of camp No. 26. Burial will bake place in Chippiannock cemetery.---- Gene CHAMBERS was born Feb. 16, 1906, in Rock Island, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. F. M. B. CHAMBERS, well-known residents of South Rock Island. He was reared and educated in Rock Island public schools, being graduated from the high school here in 1924. He starred in football two years.--- On Oct. 25, 1930, he married Miss Gretta TYLER of Rock Island. Mr. CHAMBERS last was employed as a salesman by Radmacher’s, electrical appliance dealers of Rock Island and Moline. Formerly for many years he served in a public relations capacity in promotional enterprises.---- He assisted the Black Hawk Indian Powwow council in preparation of a 10th anniversary souvenir booklet for the powwow held at Black Hawk State park last Labor day week-end. Earlier in the year he was advertising manager for the White Horse revue, which appeared two days in the Rock Island Public Schools stadium, and he was identified for several years with the booking agency that sponsored the travels of the white horse show.--- Mr. CHAMBERS was one of the organizers of the Rock Island emergency squad volunteer auxiliary in the early 1940’s. He was a member of Rock Island lodge No. 190, Loyal Order of Moose, and Zeta chapter of Delta Sigma fraternity. Surviving are the widow; a daughter, JoAnn Jacquelin, at home; two sisters, the Misses Frances and Minerva CHAMBERS, both at home, and a brother, George W., of Rock Island. Besides his parents, Mr. CHAMBERS was preceded in death by------- (the article was a continuation from the 1st page [not available], and was cut off at this point)

Name: SAMUEL E. CHAMBERS
Submitted by: Bev Gerdts
Date Submitted: October 29, 2011
Source of Obituary: "Muscatine Daily Journal", Muscatine, IA., Friday November 26, 1883
Died at his home in Sweetland Township on November 25 at 8 p.m., Samuel E. Chambers in his fiftieth year. The funeral service will be held at the Bloomington Church on Sunday at 2 p.m.

Name: SUSAN CHAMBERS
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: February 24, 2004
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE DAILY JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, February 27, 1874, page 4
DIED---Feb'y 27th at 4:55 a.m. of heart disease, at her residence in this city, on (can't read) street, Susan, wife of A. Chambers, aged 65 years. Funeral from the Baptist church tomorrow at 2 p.m. Friends of the family are cordially invited to attend.

Name: MARGUERITE CHANDLER
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 15, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa (written in ink; 5-17-66)
Mrs. Marguerite CHANDLER, 65, died Tuesday at Muscatine General hospital. She was born Oct. 27, 1900, in Columbus Nebr., the daughter of Jacob and Clara LOHR-GUTER. She had resided in this community for many years. She belonged to the Evangelical United Brethren church, women of the Moose, U.F.W., American Legion, and Pocahontas. She had been employed as a presser for the Magnus Laundry.---She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Aline BIGELOW Palatine, Ill.; four sisters, Mrs. Ruby GIESREGEN, Mrs. Helen McINTYRE, Mrs. Opal PHILLIPS, and Mrs. Thelma WEGGEN, all of Muscatine; three grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Her parents and one brother preceded her in death. Funeral services will be Friday at the Fairbanks chapel. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery.----- (written in ink; 5-20-66)------Funeral services for Mrs. Marguerite CHANDLER, 65, were held today at the Fairbanks Chapel. Rev. W. Ray Thompson was the officiating pastor. Pallbearers were Arthur Howe, Leo LaCroix, Elmer Lindow, James Byers. Burial was at Greenwood cemetery.

Name: BRENDA KAY CHAPMAN
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Thursday, September 4, 2003 4:40 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, January 19, 1970, page 11
BRENDA KAY CHAPMAN----- Funeral services for Brenda Kay Chapman, one day-old daughter of Willard and Nancy Lou Morgan Chapman, 609 Orange St., will be held Tuesday at the George M. Wittich funeral home. Rev. Dave Higdon of the Wesley United Methodist church will officiate and burial will be in Memorial Park. Brenda was born at the University hospital, Iowa City, Jan. 16 and died Jan. 17. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her grandparents, Mrs. Raymond Young, and Mr. and Mrs. Vance Chapman, all of Muscatine.

Name: CARL A. CHAPMAN
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Friday, February 8, 2002 8:54 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, May 2, 1962
Carl A. Chapman---- Carl A. Chapman, 59 of 719 East Sixth Street, Muscatine died at 6:20 p.m. Tuesday at his home. Mr. Chapman, a retired employee of the city street department, had been a resident of Muscatine for 40 years. He was born May 17, 1902 at Keota, IA, the son of David and Dora Miller Chapman. Survivors are three sons, John, Gerald and Carl Chapman all of Muscatine; four daughters Mrs. Laurel Walker of Arkansas Pass, Texas, Mrs. Bonnie Budick, Miss Betty Chapman and Miss Joy Chapman all of Muscatine; six brothers Harley Chapman of Baldwin Park California, Talley Chapman of Keota, Ernest Chapman of St. Paul Minn., Herman Chapman of Syracuse, NY, Arlo Chapman of Weiser, Ida and Paul Chapman of Letts; two sisters Mrs. Donald Stead and Mrs. Robert Mahon, both of Portland, Oregon; and 11 grand-children. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, and two children. Funeral services will be Saturday at the Fairbanks chapel, with Rev. Emmett Barnes in charge. Interment will be at Greenwood cemetery.

Name: CARL EMERY CHAPMAN
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Friday, February 8, 2002 8:54 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, February 1, 1999, page 5
Carl Chapman---- Muscatine - Carl Emery Chapman 60, of Muscatine died Saturday, Jan. 30, 199 at Muscatine General Hospital. Services will be Tuesday at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home. The Rev. Dan Robbs of Sycamore Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Muscatine. Mr. Chapman was born on March 16, 1938 in Muscatine, the son of Carl and Dorothy Hayes Chapman. He married Verda Velma Beach on Oct. 30, 1960 in Muscatine. Survivors include his wife Verda Chapman of Muscatine, one son Carl Alfred Chapman of Muscatine; a daughter Ruth Chapman of Muscatine; a brother John Chapman of Des Moines; four sisters Laurel Miles of Panama City, Florida, Bonnie Chapman of Muscatine, Betty Solomon of Muscatine. Joy Elshoff of Muscatine. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and one brother.

Name: C. W. CHAPMAN
Submitted by a Volunteer
Date Submitted: July 18, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, June 8, 1931, page 9
C. W. Chapman, 61, Taken by Death---Charles W. Chapman, Cranston, died Saturday at the University hospital at Iowa City following an illness with a complication of ailments. Mr. Chapman was born 61 years ago in Louisa county but had spent practically all of his life in Muscatine county. He had resided on a farm near Cranston for the past seven years. He was a member of the United Brethren church at Cranston. Surviving are his widow; six children, Leonard and Ralph on a farm west of Muscatine, Everett, Albert, Bertha, at home; Mrs. Laura Gierse, near Nichols; a brother, O. L. Chapman of Muscatine; a sister, Mrs. Ella Chesebro of Ellendale, N. D.; one grandchild, MaryEtta Chapman. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at the Cranston church with burial in the Nichols cemetery.

Name: CHARLES WESLEY CHAPMAN
Submitted by: Jacie Thomsen
Date submitted: November 3, 2009
Source of obituary: “The Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa, December 25, 1916
WAR VETERAN IS DEAD HERE. Charles W. Chapman Dies At Advanced Age, Was Memeber of Shelby Norman Post After Serving in War-Native of Indiana-Was 77 Years Old. --- Charles Wesley Chapman, veteran of the Civil War, died at the home of his son at 1182 Fulliam Avenue last evening at about 10 o'clock. Death was due to advanced aged and general debility. He was 77 years of age. He had been in failing health for the past several years, but not until about two weeks ago was his condition considered precarious. He had been bedfast for the past week. --- Decedent was born in Indiana on Septemeber 17, 1839. In 1855 the family emigrated westward stopping at Grandview where they made their home until 1893 when they moved to this city. When the call for volunteers was issued in '61 he enlisted in Company A in which he served until the end of the war. He was a member of Shelby Norman Post, G.A.R. --- He is survived by one brother, Henry Chapman, who resides in Pennsylvania, two sons, Chas. W. of Atalissa and Oscar L. of this city (Muscatine), and one daughter, Mrs. Ella Chesebro of Ellendale, N.D. He was preceded in death by his wife 17 years ago. --- The funeral arrangements have not as yet been made pending the arrival of relatives. -----Submitter’s note: This is my husband's great great grandfather. Also in Charles W. Chapman's obit, it says he was in Co. A. According to his pension papers, which I have, he was in Co. F 19th Reg, Iowa Inf. He enlisted under the name of George W. Chapman on 22 July 1862 at Wapello, Iowa and was Honorably Discharged 10 July 1865 at Moblie, Alabama. He was in the battle at Praire Grove, in the siege of Vicksburg and in the siege and capture of Spanish Fort, Alabama.

Name: DONALD RAY CHAPMAN
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Friday, October 11, 2002 4:44 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, September, 1999
Donald Chapman---- MUSCATINE -- Donald Ray Chapman, 64, died Wednesday, Sept. 8, 1999, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Services will be Monday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Bishop Dan Laughead will officiate. Pallbearers will be Stuart Cordrey, Dennis Whitlow, Jeff Jones, Bruce Sinclair, Albert Bengtson, and Robert Wilson. Organist will be Kayleen Teed and the Riversong Quartet and Jan Bowman will be the vocalists. Visitation will be Sunday at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Muscatine Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made in Donald's memory. Mr. Chapman was born on Dec. 7, 1934, in Muscatine, the son of Lomax and Inez Dutro Chapman. He married Judith Ellen Brown on Oct. 3, 1970, in Long Beach, Calif. He lived in Muscatine since 1994. He formerly lived in Tipton and California. He loved car racing, football, camping, sports, and bowling with the Shirts and Skirts. He enjoyed people and was a very friendly man. He was a bus driver for Great Riverbend Transit. He was a auto mechanic most of his life and also worked for Chevron Oil Refinery for many years. Survivors include his wife Judith Chapman of Muscatine; five sons, Michael Chapman of Arkansas, Terry Chapman and his wife, Tina, of North Liberty, Tracy Chapman and his wife, Kim, and Tony Chapman all of Tipton, and Darren Chapman and his wife, Andraya, of Bellevue; four daughters Theresa Jones and her husband, Jeff of North Liberty, Tina Sinclair and her husband, Bruce, of West Liberty, Laurie Whitlow and her husband, Dennis, of Muscatine, and Sandra Cordrey and her husband, Stuart, of Muscatine; 12 grandchildren; his mother Inez Chapman Rybin of Tipton;, his mother in-law, Bonnie Brown of Muscatine; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father; a sister, Barbara Thomson; a brother, Gale Chapman, a brother in-law Tommy Thomson; and a step-father, Joseph Rybin.

Name: DOROTHY CHAPMAN
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Friday, February 8, 2002 8:54 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, September 10, 1979, page 3
Dorothy Chapman---- Mrs. Dorothy E. Chapman, 74, formerly of 502 1/2 Mulberry Ave. died Saturday afternoon at Muscatine General Hospital from an extended heart ailment. Services will be held Tuesday at the Riley Funeral Home. Rev. Carl Reynolds will officiate. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery. Dorothy Chapman was born June 19, 1905 in Muscatine, the daughter of John Henry and Mary Elizabeth Johnson Hayes. She was a life resident of this community. Her first marriage to Floyd Carter took place Sept. 23, 1923 in Muscatine. She later married Carl A. Chapman on June 8, 1931 in Memphis, Mo. Survivors include five sons, Louis Carter and Carl E. Chapman, both of Muscatine, John Carter of San Bernadino, Calif., John Chapman of Burlington, and Gerald Chapman of Mount Pleasant; five daughters, Mrs. Marlin (Laurel) Walker of Panama City, Fla., Mrs. Morris (Emeline) McCallister of St. Petersberg, Fla., Mrs. Donald (Bonnie) Lichtenwald and Mrs. Thomas (Joy) Elshoff both of Muscatine, and Mrs. Ronald (Betty) McCormick of Conesville; 32 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; one brother, Carl Hayes of Douds, Iowa and one sister, Mrs. Edna Oakes of Muscatine. She was preceded in death by both husbands, one son, two daughters and a brother.

Name: ELMER H. CHAPMAN
Submitted by: Lynn McCleary (of no relation)
Date Submitted: February 2, 2012
Source of Obituary: " Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, IA., Friday February 9, 1962
Funeral services for Elmer H. Chapman, 89 who died Thursday at Muscatine General hospital will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the George M. Wittich funeral Home. --- Mr. Chapman, 319 W Fifth, was born Dec 25, 1872 at Muscatine, the son of William and Mary Altekruse Anderson. He was a life resident of Muscatine. --- He married Orpha A. Foster Feb. 27, 1896 at Muscatine. He was engaged in farming. --- Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Eva Abbott of Winfield, four nieces and three nephews --- Preceding Mr. Chapman in death were his wife, one brother and four sisters. --- Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery. -------------------------------------------Muscatine Journal, Monday Feb. 19, 1962 pg 1-----------Chapman Will in Probate Court – The will of Elmer H. Chapman, 89 year-old Muscatine resident who died Feb. 8 and left all but $575 of his estate to the Muscatine county road fund, was admitted to probate in district court this morning. --- Concurring with the terms of the will, Muscatine Bank and Trust Co. provided a bond for $80,000 as executor of the estate. The will stated the executor’s bond would equal the value of the estate. --- Chapman, who resided at 319 West Fifth street, was survived by a sister, four nieces and three nephews.

Name: JERALD GENE CHAPMAN
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Tuesday, July 22, 2003 4:23 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, July 31, 1981, front page
Murder ------- Warrant issued for local man after stabbing in tavern fight---- A Muscatine man, Jerald Gene Chapman, 45, 606 E. 6th St., was stabbed to death in a fight in a downtown tavern Thursday night. A warrant charging Frank Trevino of Muscatine with first degree murder was issued today. Trevino is described as 28 years old, about 5 feet, 8 inches in height, with black hair and a black mustache. Witnesses told police that Chapman had been stabbed in the left side by a man wielding a 5-inch lock-blade knife, during a fight in Edwards Tavern, 207 Mulberry Ave., about 8:34 p.m. "They were drinking and some kind of argument started. We believe Trevino then produced a knife," said Police Captain Ronald Martin. Police were called to the tavern by a bartender when the fight broke out, but arrived to find Chapman already had been knifed. Chapman was taken by ambulance to Muscatine General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. A spokesman at Muscatine General Hospital had no details of Chapman's injuries, but a police officer said Chapman was stabbed in the "neighborhood of the heart." An autopsy on Chapman's body was to be done today at Muscatine General Hospital. Muscatine police are being assisted in their investigation by officers of the Department of Criminal Investigation. Police officers and DCI investigators worked on the case late into the night. Private services and visitation for Chapman will be held at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home. Pastor Clyde G. Hartman will officiate. A memorial fund has been established at the funeral home. The son of Carl Alfred and Dorthy Edda Hayes Chapman, he was born July 12, 1936, in Muscatine. A life resident of this area; he had been employed by Louis Rich Foods. Survivors include one son, Jerald G. Jr. of Muscatine; six daughters, Mrs. Jeffery (Tina) Schroeder, Kimberly and Candiada Chapman, all of Muscatine, Tina Louise and Tammy Chapman both of Vinton, and Delta Dawn Chapman of Burlington, one grandchild; two brothers, John and Carl Emmery both of Muscatine, and four sisters, Mrs. Laurel J. Walker of Florida, Mrs. Ronald (Betty Ann) McCormick of Conesville and Mrs. Donald (Bonnie Bell) Lichtenwald and Mrs. Thomas (Joy Elaine) Elshoff both of Muscatine. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Name: LOMAX VERNET CHAPMAN
Submitted by: Jacie Thomsen
Date submitted: November 3, 2009
Source of obituary: “Tipton Conservative-Advertiser”, Tipton, Iowa, January 14, 1971 page 4
Last rites for Lomax Vernet Chapman, 62, retired Tipton businessman and Tipton school custodian, were held at First United Church of Christ on January 12th with the Rev. E.H. Lauer officiating. Burial was in Muscatine County Memorial Park cemetery. --- Hermann Onken, Prentice York, William Diedrichsen, Franklin Gault, William Chapman and Charley Stuckey were pallbearers. Mr. and Mrs. William Corder and Mr. and Mrs. Dilts were in charge of flowers. Mrs. Arnold Swan was organist. --- Mr. Chapman died at Mercy hospital, Iowa City, Jan. 10, following a heart attack. The son of Oscar Leon and Maude Meeker Chapman, he was born at Montezuma April 14, 1908 and graduated from Muscatine high school in 1926. --- He was married to Inez Martha Dutro at Muscatine Aug. 26, 1929. He operated the OK Rubber Welders in Tipton for more than 25 years and, when he retired, became a custodian at the Tipton school. He had been a Tipton resident since 1936. He was a member of the First United Church of Christ. --- He is survived by his wife; a son, Donald, Bellflower, Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. Thomas (Barbara) Thomsen, Tipton; 2 brothers, Vance, Muscatine and Ward, Tacoma, Wash. and 2 sisters, Mrs. Lloyd (Edna) Dutro, Olin and Mrs. Earl (Verla) Robertson, Muscatine. He was preceded in death by a sister and a son, Gale.------Submitter’s note: Lomax was my husband's grandfather.

Name: NANCY J. CHAPMAN
Submitted by: Jacie Thomsen
Date submitted: November 3, 2009
Source of obituary: “The Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa, May 5, 1899
Died, at her home at 1001 Star Street, this city, May 3, at noon, Mrs. Nancy J. Chapman, wife of C.W. Chapman, aged 59 years and 11 months. --- Mrs. Chapman was born in Ross county, Ohio. Early in life she was called to mourn the loss of a kind father. In the autumn of 1854, with her widowed mother, one sister, and two brothers, she came to Iowa, settling in Louisa county, near Grandview. She has ever since been a resident of Iowa, in Louisa and this county. For the past six years she has lived in Muscatine. --- She was united in marriage on December 30, 1858, with her now sorrowing husband. Two sons and one daughter also remain to mourn her loss. --- Her sickness was of a complicated nature originating in enlargement of the spleen. Her suffering was long and trying. She has borne up under her trials with true Christian fortitude and patience. --- In her last farewell to her sorrowing family, she exhibited the triumphs of the Christian faith, leaving a testimony that their loss was her gain. The interment took place today in the Grandview cemetery at 11 a.m. -----Submitter’s note: This is my husband's great great grandmother.

Name: O. J. CHAPMAN
Submitted by a Volunteer
Date Submitted: July 18, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, August 4, 1916, page 7
FORMER MUSCATINE MAN PASSES AWAY----Word was received in this city today of the death of O. J. Chapman of Cedar Rapids, who resided in this city about 28 years ago. Mr. Chapman, during his residence here was quite prominent in the business affairs of the city and was the first superintendent of the Citizen's Railway and Light company here. He was also U. S. Express agent here for a number of years. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Maud Rosenberger of Independence, Ia., and Miss Aleda Chapman, of Cedar Rapids. Funeral services will be conducted from the home at Cedar Rapids this evening and interment will be made at Independence in the family lot.

Name: OSCAR LEON CHAPMAN
Submitted by: Jacie Thomsen
Date submitted: November 12, 2009
Source of obituary: “The Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday 8 August 8, 1957
Oscar Chapman, Former Resident, Dies at Tipton - Services are planned at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the First Evangelical United Brethren church for Oscar Leon Chapman, 80, of Tipton, former resident of Muscatine, who died at 10:45 p.m. Wednesday at the state hospital at Oakdale, following a several months illness. Burial will be at the Cranston cemetery. --- The body is at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home, where it will remain until 1 p.m. Saturday, when it will be taken to the church to lie in state until time for the services. The casket will remain closed after the services. --- Mr. Chapman was born Feb. 21, 1877 at Muscatine, the son of Charles Wesley and Cinda Chapman. His marriage to Maude P. Meeker took place April 4, 1906. He was a member of the First Evangelical Church and had been employed as caretaker of the church for a number of years, prior to going to Tipton, 14 years ago. --- Surviving are three sons, Lomax V. Chapman, Tipton; Vance W. Chapman, Muscatine; and Ward L. Chapman, Tacoma, Wash.; three daughters, Mrs. Lloyd Dutro, Olin, Iowa; Mrs. Chester Corder and Mrs. Earl Robertson, Muscatine; 15 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his wife, two brothers and two sisters. --------Submitter’s note: Oscar's mother was Nancy Shasteen, not "Cinda" as stated in the obituary. Cinda was Oscar's grandmother, Nancy Shasteen Chapman's mother, Lucinda "Cinda" Shasteen.

Name: PEARL A. (FRY) CHAPMAN
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Friday, October 11, 2002 4:37 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, March 7, 1984
Pearl Chapman--- Pearl A. Chapman, 94, a life resident of Muscatine County, died early this morning at the Simpson Memorial Home, West Liberty. Services will be held Saturday at the Fairbanks-Lamb Chapel. The Rev. Dan Schoepf will officiate. Burial will be in the Overman Cemetery. The daughter of Cyrus and Margaret Brookhart Fry, she was born July 26, 1889, in Shenandoah. Her marriage to George F. Chapman took place March 29, 1911, in Muscatine. She was of the Baptist faith and was a member of the Royal Neighbors of American. Survivors are one son George, of Muscatine; three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Betty) Watters of Opheim Ill., and Mrs. Francis (Dorothy) Carlisle and Mrs. Orville (Gladys) Sterner, both of Atalissa; 10 grandchildren; 15 great- grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, one grandson, three brothers and four sisters. A memorial fund has been established at the funeral home.

Name: TRACY LEON CHAPMAN
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Friday, October 11, 2002 4:29 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, June 26, 2002
Tracy Chapman---- TIPTON, Iowa - Tracy Leon Chapman, 36, 509 Mulberry St., Tipton, died Monday, June 24, 2002, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, after a sudden illness. Services are Friday at the Fry Funeral Home, Tipton. The Rev. Ronald Lashmit will officiate. Burial will be at Tipton Masonic Cemetery, Tipton. Mr. Chapman was born June 10, 1966, in Iowa City, the son of Donald Ray and Mary Louise Holub Chapman. He married Kimberly Jo Zerbe May 20, 1995, in Tipton. He graduated from Tipton High School in 1984. He was employed by Universal Co-op. He was a member of the bowling league in Tipton called the "Outlaws." He enjoyed golf and NASCAR. Survivors include his mother, Mary Chapman of Tipton; his wife; a daughter, Jenna Chapman at home; two sisters, Teresa Jones of North Liberty and Tina Sinclair of Tipton; and two brothers, Terry Chapman of North Liberty and Tony Chapman of Tipton. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and his father.

Name: WILLIAM CHAPMAN
Submitted by: Phyllis Hazen (of no relation)
Date submitted: October 6, 2008
Source: “Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, June 28, 1920 pg 2
William Chapman, 1501 Cedar street, a retired farmer, died of paralysis at his home at 10 o'clock Sunday night. He had been confined to his bed for a week before his death. He was 88 years old. --- He was born in Cambridgeshire, England, May 2, 1832. He came to Muscatine county in 1875, and has lived here since. He married Miss Jane Johnson. To this union were born three children. His wife died three years ago. --- Two daughters survive, Mrs. W. Cullip and Mrs. Emma Bragel, both of Muscatine. Seven grandchildren, Fred Bragel. Harry Cullip. Arthur Cullip, Mrs. Daisy Royster. Mrs. Nellie Roland, Mrs. Ethel Cattell and fifteen great-grandchildren also survive. --- Funeral services will be held from the home at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Burial will be made in High Prairie cemetery.

Name: ALICE CHASE
Submitted by: Webmaster for Tammy
Date Submitted: June 8, 2001
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, January 8, 1976, page 12
ALICE CHASE----Mrs. Alice Chase, 91, former Muscatine resident, died January 5 in Fort Myers, Florida, after a short illness. A long-time Muscatine resident, she was well-known as a pianist and piano teacher in the area. Mrs. Chase, along with her husband, the late George Chase, operated a music studio at 122 W. 4th St., for many years. Mrs. Chase is survived by a daughter, Norma Watson of Cape Coral, Fla., son, Bruce Chase, of Milwaukee, Wis.; several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services were private.

Name: GEORGE R. CHASE
Submitted by: Webmaster for Tammy
Date Submitted: June 8, 2001
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, December 17, 1958, page 19, section 2
GEORGE R. CHASE----George R. Chase, local music teacher, died at 3:40 a.m., today at Muscatine General hospital, following a brief illness. The body was taken to the Fairbanks Home for Funerals, where arrangements for services are pending. The son of Robert Martin and Nellie Bigelow Chase, he was born in Moscow, Ia. he was married to the former Alice L. Collins at Muscatine. Mr. Chase had spent most of his life here, engaging in the teaching of music until retiring two years ago. He was a member of the Tri-City Symphony orchestra for 13 years and was a member of the First Methodist church. His home was at 321 Chestnut street. Survivors include his wife; one son, R. Bruce Chase, Deerfield, Illinois; one daughter, Mrs. Norma Watson, Webb City, Missouri; and nine grandchildren. One brother preceded him in death.----"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Thursday, December 18, 1958, page 18, section 2---George R. Chase----Services will be conducted Friday at the Fairbanks chapel for George R. Chase, who died Wednesday at Muscatine General hospital. The Rev. A. D. Steffenson, pastor of the First Methodist church, will have charge. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery.

Name: MABLE FRANCES CHASE
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 15, 2007
Source of Obituary: Newspaper not Kown (written in ink; 27 Aug 1938)
West Liberty - Miss Mable Frances CHASE, 38, died Friday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. CHASE.. She had been in ill health since undergoing a major operation four years ago, and had been in a serious condition since last February.--- Miss CHASE was born at Downey, Ia., on March 14, 1900. She was a graduate of the West Liberty high school, and attended the state University of Iowa at Iowa City and Iowa State Teachers college at Cedar Falls. She served as a teacher until 1930. She was a member of Lotus chapter, order of Eastern Star, here, and of the First Presbyterian church.--- Miss CHASE was well known as a musician, having served as piano accompanist for lodge functions and for the church choir. She served as a pianist in an orchestra for several years. Surviving are her parents and three brothers, Robert and Joe both of West Liberty and James of Davenport. The body is at the S. C. Snider Funeral Chapel. The funeral services will be in charge of the local Eastern Star chapter. Burial will be at Oak Ridge cemetery.

Name: PHOEBE J. PEASLEY CHASE
Submitted by: Bev Gerdts
Date Submitted: November 15, 2011
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, IA., Tuesday July 28, 1908
The funeral service over the remains of the late Phoebe J. Peasley Chase of Oskaloosa, who passed away yesterday afternoon at Bellevue Hospital, will be held from the Friends church in Bloomington Township. She will be laid to rest by the side of her father and mother in Bloomington cemetery. Mrs. Chase had been visiting at the home of Mrs. W.S. Peasley and Mrs. M.G. Harker for sometime this being her first visit to Muscatine for many years. About seven weeks ago she was taken ill and ten days ago was taken to Bellevue Hospital where everything available was done but to no advantage and finally yesterday afternoon she passed away at that institution. She was the daughter of the late Enoch Peasley of Bloomington Township. She leaves five children, Charles H, Miss Faythe E.; Mrs. M. E. Springer of Nebraska, George E. of California and Wilson Chase of Des Moines and also one sister resides in Oakland California and one brother in Oskaloosa and one in Indianola, Iowa.

Name: LOIS E. CHATFIELD
Submitted by: Webmaster for Sally Smith
Date Submitted: September 9, 2000
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, November 25, 1980, page 12
Lois E. Chatfield, 85, Danville, died Monday evening at the Danville Community Home. Services will be held Saturday at the Fairbanks-Lamb Chapel. Rev. Ian Armstrong and Rev. Keith Sorenson will both officiate. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery. The daughter of John and Sarah Ross Rittenhouse, she was born Nov. 15, 1895 in Muscatine. Formally of Muscatine, she moved to Danville 25 years ago. Her marriage to Emory W. Chatfield took place Feb. 16, 1921 in Muscatine. He died in October 1968. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Edith Hathaway of Danville, two grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

Name: ROLLAND FREDERICK CHATFIELD
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Tuesday, August 2, 2005 8:11 AM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, July 21, 2005
Rolland Chatfield----- MUSCATINE, Iowa - Rolland Frederick Chatfield, 73, Muscatine, formerly of Wilton, died Tuesday, July 19, 2005, at Veteran Administration Medical Center, Iowa City. The Rev. Tom Zeleny will officiate the services. Musical selections will be provided by organist, Kathy Luethye, and vocalist, Henry Bentley. Casket bearers are Juston Crawford, Lorn Crawford, Brandon Crawford, Aaron Shoppa, Andrew Shoppa and John Boos. Honorary casket bearers are Kim Dacy, Amie Dacy, Michele Dacy, Mollee Shoppa and Araka Crawford. Burial, with military honors conducted by Wilton American Legion Post 548, will be at Oakdale Cemetery, Wilton. Mr. Chatfield was born Sept. 7, 1931, in Muscatine, the son of Frederick and Isabelle Irwin Chatfield. He married Dorothy M. Libby on March 14, 1972, in Muscatine. She preceded him in death May 13, 2004. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean conflict. He retired as a electrical engineer at Blackhawk Foundry, Davenport. He later worked for Plamor Lanes, Muscatine. He enjoyed fishing, camping, swimming and his dog, Tasha. Survivors include three daughters, Mandy Dacy and husband Paul of Grandview, Becky Phillips and husband Jim and Ellyn Shoppa, all of Muscatine; a son, Kirk Chatfield and wife Dorene of Muscatine; two stepdaughters, Loreta Hake and husband Sam of Eddington, Maine and Romona Perkins of Bangor, Maine; a stepson, Harry Lorom and wife Ginny of Newark, Del.; a brother, Walter Chatfield and wife Patricia of Ames; 10 grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; and two stepgreat-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a daughter, Kim Elizabeth Chatfield; and a sister, Anna Lucille Zorn.

Name: EDWARD B. CHAUDOIN
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: November 10, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL & NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, May 21, 1930, page 5
Obituary-----Edward B. Chaudoin-----Funeral services for Edward B. Chaudoin, Riceville, Ia., who died yesterday at the grave of his first wife in Greenwood cemetery have been tentatively set for Thursday afternoon at either 2 or 2:30 o'clock. Final arrangements will be made upon the arrival here of Mr. Chaudoin's second wife, Mrs. Pearl Weitle Chaudoin, of Riceville, who survives him. The funeral will be held at the Wittich Funeral home with the Rev. C. W. Hempstead, pastor of the Mulford Congregational church officiating. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery. The Masonic lodge will conduct services at the grave. Also surviving Mr. Chaudoin are his daughter, Mrs. A. H. Defoe, a son, Fay Chaudoin and two sons by his second wife, Allan and Charles Chaudoin, of Riceville.

Name: MRS. E. B. CHAUDOIN
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: November 10, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, April 6, 1912
MRS. E. B. CHAUDOIN SUCCUMBS TO STROKE-----FORMER MUSCATINE RESIDENT DIES AT ST. PAUL SANITARIUM----Remains To Be Brought To This City Sunday When Funeral Will Be Held At Greenwood.-----Mrs. E. B. Chaudoin, of Riceville, Ia., 50 years old, one time resident of Muscatine and well known in this city, died of paralysis at a St. Paul, Minn., sanitarium yesterday. The body will be brought to this city tomorrow morning for burial, the funeral to take place from the Greenwood cemetery chapel at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Dr. L. M. Grigsby, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church, will conduct the funeral services. According to Mr. Chaudoin, who arrived in this city this morning, the death of his wife resulted from a paralytic stroke received three months ago. Little hope was entertained for her recovery for some time. She had been in ill health for several months. The deceased removed from this city about twenty-two years ago, repairing to Riceville, where Mr. Chaudoin is a member of the Chapman Lumber company firm. Until that time she had made Muscatine her home since a child of less than a year, coming here with her parents from near Toronto, Canada. She was born July 1, 1862. Her early education was received in the local schools. The surviving relatives of Mrs. Chaudoin are her husband, E. B. Chaudoin, a daughter, Miss Flavia Chaudoin at home, who will accompany the body here from St. Paul tomorrow; and a son, Fay Chaudoin of Dora, Ore. She also leaves two sisters, Mrs. I. N. Purcell, of Muscatine; and Mrs. Kate Cullen, of Argentine, Kans., besides a brother, Marshall Beattle, of Glidden, Ia. Among others, Mrs. G. C. Eichelberg of Fairbank, Ia., and A. H. Defoe of St. Paul, friends of the decedent, will come to this city to attend the funeral. The visitors will be entertained at the J. H. Eversmeyer residence at 1123 Mulberry avenue.

Name: MRS. G. A. CHAUDOIN
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 15, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa (written in pencil; June 10, 1951)
Funeral services will be held Thursday at St. Mathias church for Mrs. G. A. CHAUDOIN, 71, lifelong resident of Muscatine, who died Monday at Mercy hospital in Iowa City. Burial will be in St. Mary’s cemetery. The body has been taken to the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home.--- Born in Muscatine on Aug. 22, 1879, she was the daughter of Henry and Theresa GOEBEL-LINK. Her marriage to G. A. CHAUDOIN took place in Muscatine on Feb. 21, 1906. Mrs. CHAUDOIN was a member of St. Mathias church and church of the Catholic Daughters of America, the Lady Elks and the Muscatine Garden club. Surviving are her husband; one daughter, Margaret CHAUDOIN, Muscatine; one brother, Andy LINK, Seattle, Wash.; one sister, Mrs. Emma SIEVERS, Muscatine, three nephews and one niece. Her parents, two sisters and one brother preceded her in death.

Name: BERT CHELF
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: Friday, August 18, 2006
Source of Obituary:“THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, July 31, 1984, page 2A
BERT CHELF---Graveside services for Bert Chelf, 80, 1484 Washington St., were to be held today at Memorial Park Cemetery. Pastor Gary Howse was to officiate. Pallbearers were Rick Braasch, Steven Braasch, David Chelf, Lindsey Hindrichs, Bart Chelf and Robbie Chelf. Arrangements were under the direction of the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home. Mr. Chelf died Monday at his home. The son of Robert and Julia Dyke Chelf, he was born Oct. 16, 1903, in Iowa City. His marriage to Arlo Hinkhouse took place Sept. 19, 1931, in Rock Island, Ill. Mr. Chelf was a retired sheet metal worker. Survivors include three sons, Robert F., of New Brighton, Minn., Duana A. of Stockton, Calif., and Bert. L. of Moline, Ill.; one daughter, Mrs. Frank (Beverly) Braasch of Muscatine; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one brother, Welby of Muscatine; and one sister, Mrs. Laura Hermley of Muscatine. He was preceded in death by his wife, two sisters and five brothers.

Name: DOROTHY I. CHELF
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Friday, September 2, 2005 6:28 AM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, August 25, 2005
Dorothy Chelf------ DAVENPORT, Iowa - Dorothy I. Chelf, 74, Davenport, died Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2005, at her home, after a brief and courageous illness. Burial will be at Oakridge Cemetery, West Liberty. Miss Chelf was born Sept. 3, 1930, in West Liberty, the daughter of William Leslie and Mary Orma Dalton Chelf. She graduated from Nichols High School, Nichols, with the class of 1948. She retired due to illness this year from the Outing Club, Davenport, where she had devoted more than 43 years of service to the club. She was assistant manager for the club for 35 years and spent countless hours tending to the needs of the club and its members. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and the Putnam Museum Guild. She was a volunteer for the Quad City Symphony and Genesis Medical Center. She enjoyed playing in numerous bridge clubs and flower gardening. Survivors include a sister, Orma Heick and husband Ron of West Liberty; a brother, Don Chelf and wife Suzanne of Spring Hill, Fla.; three nephews; one niece; five grandnieces and -nephews; and a special friend, Bob Keegan of Davenport. -----Submitters' Note: no relation

Name: DOROTHY MARTHA CHERRY
Submitted by: Webmaster for Jan Perez
Date Submitted: Sunday, May 20, 2001
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 1907, page 4
INFANT DAUGHTER DIED THIS MORNING.---- Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Cherry Mourn the Loss of Little Daughter Born Sunday.----- The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Cherry, of West Sixth street, will regret to learn of the death of their infant daughter, Dorothy Martha, who passed away this morning at 6:55. She was born Sunday evening at 7 o'clock. The funeral was private and was held from the Cherry home at 3:30 this afternoon. Rev. J. C. H. Light, of the United Brethren church, being in charge. Interment was in Greenwood cemetery. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to Mr. and Mrs. Cherry in the loss of their only child.

Name: I. W. CHILES
Submitted by: Beverly Gerdts
Date Submitted: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 2:39 PM
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, May 5, 1904
I.W Chiles dies. Passes away at 74 after an illness of a few weeks. Charter member A.O. U. W. Was a sufferer from Bright’s disease and had been at the hospital one week- funeral may be conducted by Eagle Lodge No. 10.---- I.W. Chiles, an old resident of Muscatine, died this morning at 6 o’clock at the Hershey Memorial hospital after an illness of a few weeks. The man, who was 74 years of age, had been a sufferer from Bright’s disease and was only in the hospital one week. He was one of the charter members of the A. O. U. W. lodge in this city and that order will probably have charges of the funeral service. He came here at an early day fron Virginia where he was born, and had been a trusted employee of the Huttig Manufacturing company, where he had worked for years as a finisher of doors and windows. A loving wife and four children are left to mourn the death of this old pioneer. All except one are residents of the city. Mrs. J. White, a daughter, is living in California and is expected to come to the city to attend her father’s funeral. The other daughter, Mrs. Ella M. Dill , lives at 301 Sycamore street. The two sons are James Chiles, Front street and Jesse Chiles, Sherman Street. The funeral announcement will be made later.

Name: GEORGE CHILDS
Submitted by: Bev Gerdts
Date Submitted: January 1, 2012
Source of Obituary: "The (Muscatine) Evening Journal", Muscatine, IA., Monday October 26, 1896
After a lingering illness of nearly three years, with consumption, George Childs, son of Mr. and Mrs. I.W. Childs, died early this morning at the home of his parents, 1318 Sherman Street. Deceased was unmarried and had attained the age of 33 years. He was born in Washington, Iowa and came here with his parents when a mere child. The funeral will be held to-morrow afternoon at 1 o’clock from the house.

Name: MRS. I. W. CHILES
Submitted by: Bev Gerdts
Date Submitted: November 15, 2011
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, IA., Wednesday August 31, 1904
Yesterday afternoon at 5:30 o’clock at her home on Sherman Street occurred the death of Mrs. I.W. Chiles after a three years illness. Her husband preceded her a few months ago and since that time she has been failing rapidly until yesterday death released her. Mrs. Chiles was born in Portland, Preston Co., West Virginia, September 1, 1833 and came with her husband to Iowa in 1854. Four children were born namely: Mrs. Ella Dill, James Chiles and Jesse A. Chiles of this city, and Mrs. Elizabeth White of Los Angles, California. The funeral will take place from the house Thursday afternoon at 2 O’clock. Internment will be made in the family lot at Bloomington cemetery.

Name: JOHN ARDELL CHRISTENSEN
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Tuesday, January 4, 2005
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, December 24, 2004, page 5A
John Christensen------ WILTON, Iowa -- John Ardell Christensen, 84, Wilton, died Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2004, at Genesis Medical Center - East, Davenport. The Revs. Bruce Giese and Tom Zelany will officiate the services. Casket bearers are Stan Rynatt, Michael Rynatt, Tim Rynatt, Pat Rynatt, A.J. Darting and Dennis Henderson. Honorary casket bearers are D.J. and Jill Smith, Arnie Kempf and Bob Thede. Burial will be at Oakdale Cemetery, Wilton. Mr. Christensen was born Feb. 19, 1920, in Atalissa, the son of Arthur and Ethel DeMean Christensen. He married Arlene J. Darting March 7, 1942, in Wayland, Mo. He served in the U.S. Army in the Philippines from 1943-46, attached to the 3875th QM Gas Supply. He owned J.A. Christensen Trucking, Wilton. He enjoyed playing cards. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Shelley Kay and husband Dennis of Davenport; a son, Jon Christensen and wife Kathy of Lakeland, Fla.; four grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. -----Submitters' Note: I'm not relation.

Name: JOHN C. CHRISTENSEN
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: April 05, 2003
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, Feb 8, 1911, front page
OPERATOR AT MOSCOW DIES OF CONSUMPTION---- Moscow, Ia., Feb. 8.----John C. Christensen, the telegraph operator at the Rock Island railroad station here passed away this morning at 5 o'clock, after a lingering illness from consumption. He had been the operator at Moscow for the past fifteen years. Mr. Christensen was about 55 years of age at the time of his death. He is survived by his wife and six children, who are, Clarence, Hugh, and Roy, and Misses Bessie, Ethel and Margaret.

Name: VERA LUCILLE CHRISTENSEN
Submitted by Bev Gerdts (of no relation)
Date submitted: January 24, 2008
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, June 15, 1995
Wapello- Vera Lucille Christensen, 64, of New London, died Wednesday, June 14, 1995, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. A memorial service will be Sunday at the Dudgeon McCulley Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Wapello cemetery. --- Survivors include her husband, Dean; a daughter, Joyce Ahern of Enfield, Conn.; two sons, Randy Christensen of Mount Pleasant, and Kevin Christensen of Burlington; and three brothers, Marvin Marshall of West Burlington, Clarence Marshall of Mediapolis, and Larry Marshall of Wapello.

Name: MRS. CLARA BELL CHRISTIAN
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Sunday, August 24, 2003 5:59 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, January 31, 1938
Pneumonia Fatal to Mrs. Christian; Funeral Tuesday ------------- Mrs. Clara Bell Christian, 55, lifelong resident of Drury township, Rock Island county, died at her home at 2:30 p.m. Saturday after a nine days illness with pneumonia. Mrs. Christian was born Sept. 27, 1882 in Drury township. She was married to William B. Christian on March 2, 1904 in Muscatine. She was a member of the Illinois City Methodist Episcopal church. Surviving are her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Nellie M. Stormer of Muscatine and Mrs. Mildred C. Ziegenhorn of Drury township, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Gorham of Drury township, one sister, Mrs. Martha E. Van Dolah and three brothers, Dorsey A. Gorham, John L. Gorham, and Ollie W. Gorham, all of Drury township. One grandson, Rolland K. Ziegenhorn also survives. The body was taken to the residence today by the Hoffman Funeral home. Funeral rites will be at the Pine Bluff Methodist Episcopal church Tuesday, with the Rev. Caleb Larson, of the Grandview Community church in charge. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery.

Name: CHARLIE OTTO CHRISTIANSON
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Sunday, November 21, 2004 4:33 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, November 15, 2004, page 5A
Charlie Christianson---- MUSCATINE, Iowa -- Charlie Otto Christianson, 86, Muscatine, died Friday, Nov. 12, 2004, at the Muscatine Care Center. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery with military rites. After the burial, a time of food and fellowship will be held in the Community Room at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to Hospice Genesis Continuing Care. Mr. Christianson was born Jan. 8, 1918, in Muscatine, the son of Charles and Helen Brudtkuhl Christianson. He married Luella M. Osborn Oct. 22, 1947, in Rock Island, Ill. She preceded him in death June 1, 2004. He served in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged. He served from Aug. 27, 1942, to Dec. 27, 1945, in New Guinea. He farmed before and after serving in the U.S. Army. He then began painting and re-roofing buildings as well as shoeing horses. He was a mechanic at Lamp Rehwaldt, Muscatine, and later worked for GPC at Kent Feeds as a maintenance man. He loved horses, a good joke, fishing and working around his daughter's farm. He enjoyed sitting around and sharing stories with others. He also gardened and worked on his own vehicles. He loved having friends and family over for the holidays. He was member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Eagles Lodge. Survivors include two daughters, Linda L. Cromer and husband, Michael, and Ila Mae Hutt and husband, Jack, all of Muscatine; a son, Kenneth W. Osborn and wife, Dora, of Bettendorf; 10 grandchildren; several great- and great-great grandchildren; and a sister Mildred Williams of Seattle, Wash. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a sister, Mabel Marie Sell; and a brother, Harry Christianson.

Name: GEORGE CHURCH
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 15, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa (written in pencil; Oct 19 - 58)
Funeral services for George CHURCH, 79, who died Tuesday at the Gregg nursing home were held today in the Chapel of the Fairbanks Home for Funerals. Dr. Joseph Kennedy, pastor of the First Presbyterian church officiated. Flower attendants were Mrs. Ross Evans, Mrs. Carl Kautz, Mrs. D. Morris and Mrs. Gus Olsen. Pallbearers were Don Morris, Carl Kautz, Ross Evans, A. A. Arndt, Walt Mittman and Orville Curtis. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery.

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