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Name: MRS. ANNA JANE CRABTREE
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, September 20, 2004 4:10 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Saturday, March 4, 1922, page 12
Mrs. Anna Jane Crabtree----- Mrs. Anna Jane Crabtree, resident of Rock Island county, Ill., for practically her entire life, died at 10:30 o'clock Friday night, following an extended illness at her home in Drury township. A complication of ailments caused her death. She was 87 years old. Mrs. Crabtree, formerly Miss Anna Jane Stackman, was born in Indiana and moved to Illinois with her parents when a young child. She resided in Drury township and vicinity since. She married John Crabtree, to which union nine children were born, seven of whom survive. Her husband died in 1910. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Brown of Bloomfield, Ia., Mrs. Margaret Anson of Rock Island, Mrs. Ida Blankenburg of Oklahoma and Mrs. Sarah Hobert of Rock Island; and three sons, John W. Crabtree of Davenport, Edmond and Joseph Crabtree at home. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon from the home. The Rev. O. Bowman of the Illinois City Methodist Episcopal church will officiate. Burial will be made in the Essex cemetery in Drury Township.----- Note: the name Stackman should be Steckman.
Name: CHARLES CRABTREE
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:08 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, October 7, 1913, page 7
ILLINOIS CITY MAN DIES AT HIS HOME ----------------- Charles Crabtree, a well known Illinois resident, passed away early yesterday afternoon at his home in Illinois City. Heart disease was the cause of his demise. For many years he was engaged in farming but retired some time ago. Mr. Crabtree was born in Union county, Indiana, and was 71 years of age at the time of his death. His loss is mourned by his wife but no children survive. The announcement of the demise of Mr. Crabtree was received with some surprise in the community in which he is known for while it was known that he was ill, the end was not expected. No definite arrangements have been made for the funeral as yet.
Name: CHARLES MARVIN CRABTREE
Submitted by a Volunteer
Date Submitted: July 18, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, April 19, 1976, front page
Youth drowns in Mad Creek---Services will be Tuesday at the Riley Funeral Home for a Muscatine youth who drowned here Saturday when he fell while trying to cross Mad Creek under the E. Fifth Street bridge. Charles Marvin Crabtree, 16, was pronounced dead by accidental drowning. The boy's feet possibly became stuck in the mud, said Dr. Fred Colby, a county medical examiner, but probably Crabtree gasped as he entered the cold water and drowned. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Crabtree, 1827 Hershey Ave. Crabtree was trying to cross under the bridge by going hand-to-hand on a pipe under the bridge when he apparently had problems at a concrete pillar, authorities said. Richard Schneckloth, 1904 Hershey Ave., was with Crabtree when the accident occurred about 2:44 p.m. Schneckloth ran across Fifth Street to the Morgan Trucking Co. to call police. He then flagged down a passing motorist, Leroy King Jr., 119 Roselawn Ave., who is an expert diver. King retrieved Crabtree's body on the first dive about four feet downstream from the bridge, but could not revive the youth. Rain-swollen Mad Creek was about 7 feet deep where the youth slipped. The Rev. Gene Bray, pastor of Faith Baptist Church, will officiate at the Tuesday services. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery. Survivors include his parents; paternal grandmother Mrs. Hazel Logel, Muscatine; maternal grandmother Mrs. Bertha Lewis, Warsaw, Ill.; three brothers, James, Robert and Kenny, all of Muscatine; eight sisters, Hazel, Rose, Mary, Terry, Marvis, Ruth, Pansy and Shirley, all at home. He was preceded in death by two brothers.
Name: EDMON SHERMAN CRABTREE
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Friday, October 22, 2004 1:41 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, May 13, 1933, front page
Edmon Crabtree Summoned at 67 -------- Drury, Illinois Man Answers Call; Funeral services to Be Conducted Monday. -------------- Edmon Sherman Crabtree, 67, died at 6:20 a. m. today at his home in Drury township, Rock Island county, Ill., after an illness since January with heart trouble. Mr. Crabtree was born Sept. 22, 1865 in Rock Island county and had spent his entire life in that county. Surviving are Four sisters Mrs. Marguerite Anson, Muscatine, Mrs. Sarah Hobart, Rock Island, Mrs. Elizabeth Brown, Bloomfield, Ia., and Mrs. Ida Blarkenhorn of Oklahoma; one brother, Joseph Crabtree, Drury township. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p. m. Monday at the residence by the Rev. Caleb Larson. Burial will be at the Essex cemetery in Illinois.-----Submitter's Note: his body was moved to the Drury-Reynolds cemetery in Illinois.
Name: MRS. ELIZABETH CRABTREE
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, September 27, 2004 7:57 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Thursday, October 21, 1954, page 10
Mrs. Crabtree, 88, Taken By Death; Rites Pending---- -------------- Mrs. Elizabeth Crabtree, 88, of 114 Canon avenue, a resident of Muscatine the past seven years died at Muscatine County hospital at 8:50 a.m. today. She was born Sept. 18, 1866 in Rock Island county, Illinois, being a daughter of Jonas Shetler and Harriett Hayes Shetler. Her home was made in Illinois before coming to Muscatine. She was married a number of years ago to Charles Crabtree. Mrs. Crabtree was a member of the Illinois City Methodist church. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Leo Rutherford of Eliza, Ill., a sister, Mrs. Agnes Morton of Muscatine; three grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, five sisters and two brothers. The body is at the Fairbanks Home for Funerals. Arrangements for services are pending.
Name: JOSEPH CRABTREE
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, September 27, 2004 9:10 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Monday, March 12, 1956, page 6
Joseph Crabtree, Retired Farmer Of Drury, Dies ------------ Joseph Crabtree, 78, retired Drury township farmer who had lived for the past 15 years in Muscatine, died at 7 a.m. Sunday at the home of a niece, Mrs. Fred Rowley, in Rock Island. Mr. Crabtree went to live in Rock Island after becoming ill in September. He was born and reared in Drury township where he engaged in farming until his retirement. A number of nieces and nephews survive. He was preceded in death by a brother. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at the Knox funeral home in Rock Island and burial will be in the family lot in the Drury-Reynolds cemetery.-----Additional info: 1910 Drury Township, Rock Island County, Illinois census taken 29 April 1910; Joseph A. Crabtree 33 single born IL, father IN, mother PA; E. S. Crabtree brother 42 born IL, father born IN, mother PA; John E. Crabtree father 75 married 55 years born IN, parents IN; Anna J. Crabtree 69 born PA, parents Germany, had 9 children and 7 living.----- 1920 Drury Township, Rock Island County, Illinois; Joseph Crabtree farmer 42 single, born IL, parents born VA; E. S. Crabtree brother single 51 born IL, parents born VA; Anna Crabtree mother widowed 83? born VA, parents born PA.------ 1930 Drury Township, Rock Island County, Illinois, census taken April 14, 1930; Joseph Crabtree 59 born IL; Edward Crabtree 66 born IL.
Name: MRS. MARY ELLEN CRABTREE
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Tuesday, August 26, 2003 4:20 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, July 28, 1945, front page
Mrs. Crabtree, Aged 86 Years, Called In Death ---------- Mrs. Mary Ellen Crabtree, 86, the former Mary Ellen Nevitt, whose home was at 520 East Fifth street, died Friday at Hershey hospital after an extended illness with complications. Mrs. Crabtree was born here July 11, 1859, spending her entire life in Muscatine. Her husband, John Crabtree, preceded her in death. She was a member of Grace Lutheran church. Surviving are one son, John Crabtree, of Muscatine; three daughters, Mrs. Leona Scharff of Rock Island and Mrs. Della Sieh and Mrs. Mabel Abbott, of Muscatine; one sister, Mrs. Emma Leysen of Muscatine; 16 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Besides her husband two daughters and her parents preceded her in death. The body is at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral home pending arrangements for rites.
Name: SHERIDAN CRACRAFT
Submitted by a Volunteer
Date Submitted: July 18, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, March 3, 1966, page 10
Sheridan (Jack) Cracraft, 79, 1918 Stewart Road, died at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at Hershey convalescent hospital after an extended illness. Mr. Cracraft had been a resident of Muscatine for 60 years and was a former employee of R-M Millwork Co. He was married Feb. 20, 1922, at Muscatine, to Vera Fulmer. Surviving are one son, William Cracraft of Muscatine; five sisters, Mrs. Clara Boler, Mrs. Martha Kemper, and Mrs. Albert Harrison, all of Muscatine, Mrs. Ida May Russell of Maysville, Ky., and Mrs. Ethel Thorn of Detroit, Mich; and one granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his wife, two brothers, and one sister. The body is at the Ralph J. Wittich funeral home. Services will be held Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will be at Greenwood cemetery.
Name: VERA FULMER CRACRAFT
Submitted by a Volunteer
Date Submitted: July 18, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, November 17, 1956, page 10
Mrs. Cracraft Succumbs After Lengthy Illness---Mrs. S. W. Cracraft, 58, life resident of Muscatine, died at 9:30 a.m. today at Muscatine County hospital, following an extended illness. Her home was at 321 Stewart road. The body was removed to the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home, where services are planned for Tuesday. Dr. James Webster, pastor of the First Baptist church will have charge. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery. The former Vera Fulmer was born Oct. 25, 1898, in Muscatine, the daughter of Edward R. and Susan DeMarce Fulmer. Her marriage to S. W. Cracraft took place here on Feb. 20, 1922. She was a member of the First Baptist church. Surviving are her husband; one son, William R. Cracraft; one brother, Harold Fulmer; two sisters, Mrs. Charles Bell and Mrs. Herbert Schauland; and one grandchild. All reside at Muscatine. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and one brother.
Name: WILLIAM R. CRACRAFT
Submitted by a Volunteer
Date Submitted: July 18, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, August 16, 1967, page 10
William R. Cracraft, 41, of 906 Cedar Street, died at 2 a.m. today at the Muscatine General hospital, as a result of a heart ailment. He was born in Iowa City, Nov. 15, 1925, the son of Sheridan and Vera Fulmer Cracraft, and has been a resident here all of his life. On Dec. 23, 1948, he married Beverly Hintermeister in Iowa City. Mr. Cracraft was a member of the First Baptist church and was formerly employed at the Rock Island Arsenal. He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Peggy Ann Cracraft, Muscatine, and was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held Friday at the Ralph J. Wittich funeral home, with Rev. Frank Gillette and Rev. Ralph Fischer officiating. Burial will be at the Greenwood cemetery.
Name: CLAIRE CRAWFORD
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date submitted: Aug. 26, 2007
Source of Obituary: “THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, April 15, 1997 page 5
LONE TREE --Claire Crawford 89, died Monday April 14, 1997, at the Oaknoll Nursing Home in Iowa City. Services will be Thursday at the Sorden Funeral Home, with the Rev. Ann Rouse officiating. Pallbearers will be Dan McCanna, Kevin Kijewski, Braden McCanna, Bill Crawford, Floyd Vroman and Tom O'Brien. Burial will be at the Lone Tree Cemetery in Lone Tree.---Mr. Crawford was born Aug. 27, 1907, in Lone Tree, a son of George and Julia (Huskins) Crawford. His marriage to Violet Hahn took place on June 10, 1931, in Aledo, ILL. He was a farmer.--- Survivors include two sons, Von Crawford of Iowa City, and Keith Crawford of Sherrard, ILL. one sister Alice Smith of West Liberty; two brothers, Charles Crawford of Waldron, Ark., and Ammon Crawford of Iowa City; four grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and one brother.
Name: VIOLET CRAWFORD
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date submitted: Nov. 10, 2007
Source of Obituary: “THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, February 28, 1996 page 5
Violet V. (Hahn) Crawford, 82, died Feb. 26, 1996 at Lone Tree Health Care Center following an extended illness. Burial will be at the Lone Tree Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Treatment and Research Center. Survivors include her husband Claire; two sons, Von Crawford of Nichols and Keith Crawford of Sherrard, ILL. one sister, Elaine Martin of Muscatine; and one brother, Fred Hahn of West Liberty.
Name: MRS. DELLA E. CREAMER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Saturday, December 4, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, February 9, 1938, front page
Mrs. Creamer of Fairport Dies at Family Home ----------- Mrs. Della E. Creamer, 64, of Fairport, died about 9 p. m. Tuesday following an illness of a few days. She was married to George Creamer on Nov. 23, 1905, her husband dying June 21, 1937. Surviving are two stepsons, George F. Creamer of Fairport and John S. Creamer of Wood River, Neb.; one stepdaughter, Nellie Steinmeyer of Seattle, Wash.; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Tom Simpson of Iowa Falls, and 17 grandchildren. Funeral rites will be held Friday at the Fairport church, with the Meyers Funeral home in charge. The body will remain at the funeral home until the hours of service.------ Submitters' Note: I'm not relation to her but the George F. Creamer was married to my g/fathers sister.
Name: DENNIS CREAMER
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 15, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa (written in ink; 12 July 1955) pg 1 & 2
DENNIS CREAMER. Drowns in River--- Dr. I. H. Odell, Muscatine county coroner, announced today no inquest will be held in the drowning of Dennis CREAMER, 10, at Fairport Wednesday, his investigation had confirmed that the boy’s death was accidental.--- Dennis, who had been staying with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred SCHROEDER at Fairport, met death late Wednesday forenoon while seining for crawfish and minnows on a sandbar at Fairport.---Stepped into Hole--- He went to the spot in company with Vernon Meeke, a Fairport youth. Dennis was reported to have been wading only a short distance form the bar when he stepped into a hole and disappeared in water over his head. Neither of the boys could swim. Meeke ran to the Fairport fish hatchery for help, and a call for the rescue unit was put through to Muscatine. Persons who went immediately to the spot could see no trace of the CREAMER boy.--- Three members of the Muscatine Emergency and Rescue unit, probing the bottom of the river with hooks from a boat, found the body Wednesday. Those in the boat were Russell Pohlman, LaVerne Reifert and Kenneth Snavely.---200 Feet Out--- The point where the body was found was about 550 feet below the point where the boy disappeared and about 200 feet from the Iowa shore in eight feet of water. The body was entangled in some submerged brush and came to view as members of the unit, using their hooks, lifted the brush to the surface. Deputy Sheriff Mike Martin, other members of the emergency and rescue unit, and a number of fishermen with boats joined in the search for the body. Others assisting in the rescue unit’s efforts were William Thomas, Lyal Chamberlin, Robert Bynum, Harry Tiecke, Elwood Law and Ray Truesdale. --- Dennis Dean CREAMER was born July 12, 1945, at Muscatine, the son of Alfred and Dorothy SCHROEDER-CREAMER. He was a fifth grade student at the Fairport school. Survivors include his father, Alfred CREAMER of Muscatine; his mother, Mrs. Lawrence CARLISLE of Davenport; the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred SCHROEDER of Fairport; the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George CREAMER of Fairport, a brother and sister, Daryl and Nancy CREAMER, on half-brother, Lawrence CARLISLE, and two half-sisters, Margaret and Evelyn CARLISLE, all of Davenport. One half-brother preceded him in death.--------- Funeral services are planned for Saturday at the Fairport Community church with the Rev. Jacob Deconey officiating. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery under the arrangements by George M. Wittich Funeral home.
Name: FRANK L. CREAMER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date submitted: Sept. 12, 2007
Source of Obituary: “THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Jan. 30, 2007
Frank L. Creamer, 81, of Fruitland, died Sunday, Jan. 28, 2007, at his home. Services will be at Thursday, Feb. 1, Grace Lutheran Church, Muscatine. The Ralph J. Wiitch-Riley-Freers Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. The Rev. John Meyer will officiate the service. Casketbearers will be Roger Waech, Ted Ricketts, Donnie Reinier, Lenny Creamer, Darrell Creamer and Al Bengtson. Honorary casketbearer is Don Ricklefs.--- Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery with military rites provided by the American Legion Post 27 and the V.F.W. Post 1565. Mr. Creamer was born Nov. 26, 1925, in Fairport, the son of George F. and Nuffie Brewer Creamer. He married Gisela K. Madlener June 3, 1948, in Germany.---He was a U.S. Army veteran during World War II in the European theater. He was a boiler room engineer for 18 years at Fair Station.--- He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Moose Lodge No. 388, American Legion Post 27, V.F.W. Post 1565 and the United States Constabulary Association. --- Survivors include his wife; one brother, Alfred Creamer and friend, Nellie Becker, of Muscatine; his adopted family, Wes and Barbara Walker and Opa's favorite grandchildren, Graham, Gregory and Geoffrey Walker; his best friend and fishing partner, Don Ricklefs; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; one sister; four half-brothers; and one half-sister.
Name: GEORGE F. CREAMER, SR.
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Tuesday, July 2, 2002 7:52 AM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, June 3, 1963
GEORGE F. CREAMER SR.------ George F. Creamer Sr., 71, 1215 Dale Street, Muscatine, died this morning at the Veterans hospital at Iowa City after an extended illness. Mr. Creamer was a life resident of Muscatine county. He was born May 13, 1892 in Montpelier Twp. Mr. Creamer was a veteran of World War I. He was a member of the American Legion, the V.F.W. and Ziegler Memorial Lutheran church at New Era. He was married Sept. 20, 1919 in Muscatine to Nuffie Brewer. He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Nuffie Creamer; four sons, Robert Creamer and Alfred Creamer of Fairport, Frank Creamer and George Creamer Jr. of Muscatine; two step-sons, Oddie Truesdale and James Truesdale of Fairport; one daughter, Mrs. Viola Martin of Muscatine; one step-daughter, Mrs. Wilbur Dipple of Fairport; two half-brothers, Herman Suhl of Muscatine and Bernard Suhl of Coon Rapids Minn.; one sister, Mrs. George Meleken, Seattle Wash.; one half-sister, Mrs. Florence Myers of Rapid City, S. D.; 37 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two step-sons, Ray and Fred Truesdale; one brother and one sister. Services are pending at the George M. Wittich funeral home. He was the son of George M. Creamer and Anna Peters.
Name: MARGARET M. CREAMER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Sunday, June 30, 2002 1:36 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, April 6, 1992
Margaret Creamer---- Margaret M. Creamer 65, of 1415 King Ave., died Saturday night, April 4, 1992 at the Muscatine Care Center. Services will be at 1Wednesday, April 8 at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home. The Rev. Paul Ostrem of Zion Lutheran Church will officiate. Pallbearers will be Lanny Creamer, Leroy Truesdale, Leo Truesdale, Randy Stegall, Tim Stegall and Jerry Paul Stegall. Burial will be at the Fairport Cemetery. A memorial has been established. Mrs. Creamer was born Nov. 13, 1926 at Reedsville, Pa., a daughter of Paul and Rella Rowe Schaaf. She married Robert G. Creamer on May 21, 1945 in Portland Maine. Survivors include two sons Robert W. Creamer of Iowa City, and Richard E. Creamer of Wilton; one daughter, Christal L. Bell of West Point, Miss., 13 grandchildren, two great grandchildren; her mother Rella Schaaf of Muscatine; one brother, Donald Schaaf of Muscatine; and one sister, Thelma Stegall. of Wapello. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1968; her father Paul; a daughter, Carol; a sister Nancy; a brother, David; and one grandchild.-----Note----- I talked to Margaret several times she gave me alot of information on the family. She was a very loving wife and mother as she always put them before herself. She always had a pleasant word and a friendly smile.
Name: MARY F. CREAMER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Sunday, June 30, 2002 1:45 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, October, 1999
Mary Creamer----- MUSCATINE-- Mary F. Creamer, 79, of 140 E. Webster St., Letts, died Sunday, Oct. 17, 1999, at Colonial Manor Nursing Home Columbus Junction. Services will be Wednesday at Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. The Rev. Darryl Erickson of the Grandview Community Bible Church will officiate. Pallbearers will be Rocky Phillips, Ricky Phillips, Rob Gabriel, Jesse Wheeler, Jason Wheeler and Steven Hopkins. Honorary pallbearers will be Shawna Steed, Maria Gabriel, Roxane Wheeler, Lisa Coffman, Kellie Sue Phillips and Kelly Coffman. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Mary Creamer Memorial Fund. Mrs. Creamer was born on Jan. 25, 1920, in Louisa County, the daughter of William J. and Edith S. Babbitt Hank. She was united in marriage to Alfred L. Creamer on April 24, 1953, in Kahoka, Mo. She had owned and operated the Homestyle Restaurant on Second Street in Muscatine, and last worked in the Hy-Vee Deli in the mall. Survivors include her husband, Alfred L. Creamer of Letts; two daughters, Beverly Hopkins of Muscatine, and Sue Phillips and her husband Sherdie Jr. of Letts; one step-daughter, Nancy Cousins and her husband Paul of El Cajon, Calif.; one stepson, Darrell Creamer and his wife Georgia of Escondido, Calif.; a granddaughter, Lisa Coffman, whom Mary raised; nine grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; 13 step grandchildren; several step-great-grandchildren; three brothers, Bill Hank of Monmouth, Ill., Roger Hank of Galesburg, Ill. and DuWayne Hank of Monmouth, Ill.; two sisters, Martha Brown of Monmouth, Ill., and Georgia Metcalf of Kirkwood, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Dennis in infancy; one grandson, Joey Phillips; one great-grandson, Jacob Phillips; one sister, Maxine Short; and one brother, Raymond Hank.
Name: MRS. NUFFIE CREAMER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Tuesday, July 2, 2002 7:55 AM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, February 4, 1977
Mrs. Nuffie Creamer, 86 Fairport, died at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Muscatine General Hospital. Funeral services will be held Monday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Nuffie Brewer was born Dec. 25, 1890 in Rock Island County, the daughter of Steven and Nancy Acey Brewer. She was a member of the Ziegler Memorial Lutheran Church of New Era. She married Pallie Truesdale in 1908 and married George F. Creamer Sr., Sept. 20, 1919, in Muscatine. Surviving are four sons, Oddie Truesdale of Fairport, Alfred Creamer of Fairport, Frank Creamer and George Creamer Jr. of Muscatine; a daughter, Mrs. Wilbur (Lydia) Dipple of Fairport, 39 grandchildren, 88 great grandchildren and 18 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by both husbands, a daughter and four sons.
Name: RICHARD EUGENE CREAMER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Sunday, June 30, 2002 1:43 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, August, 1996
RICHARD CREAMER----- WILTON -- Richard Eugene Creamer, 49, died suddenly Monday morning, Aug. 12, 1996, at Muscatine General Hospital. Services will be Thursday, at the Riley Funeral Home, with the Rev. Paul Ostrem, of Zion Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will be at the Oakdale Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Muscatine Heart Association. Mr. Creamer was born April 17, 1947, in Muscatine, to Robert and Margaret Schaaf Creamer. He had previously lived in Fairport, and the surrounding Muscatine area, moving to Wilton in 1974. He married Susan Altman in 1967, in Muscatine. He was an avid boater and fisherman, and a member of the Muscatine Boat Club. He enjoyed camping and collecting Ertle toys. He was employed at Grain Processing Corporation since 1969. Survivors include his wife, Susan; two sons, Lanny and his wife, Rachel Creamer of Fruitland, and Richard B. Creamer of Wilton; three daughters Mrs Gary (Charity) Klenoski of Rapid City, S.D., Mrs. Ed (Sara) Carter of Zebulon, Ga., and Mrs. Pat (Carrie) Conway of Wilton; six grandchildren, Kendra, Corrin, Blaine and Blythe Carter, all of Zebulon, Hannah Creamer of Fruitland and Carolyn Conway of Wilton; one brother, Robert Wayne Creamer of Iowa City; and one sister Crystal Bell of West Point Miss. and several aunts, uncles and many friends. He was preceded in death by one son, Troy in 1967, one grandson Derek in infancy, and one sister, Carol, and his parents.
Name: ROBERT G. CREAMER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Sunday, June 30, 2002 1:38 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, November 21, 1968
ROBERT G, CREAMER----- Robert G. Creamer, 49, Rt. 3, Muscatine, died at 11:12 p.m. Wednesday at Muscatine General hospital after an illness of 11/2 years. A life resident of this community, Mr. Creamer had been employed as a repairman at Dewey Portland Cement Co. He was born April 20, 1919, at Fairport, the son of George and Muffie Brewer Creamer. He was married May 21, 1945, at Portland, Maine, to Margaret Schaff. Mr. Creamer was a veteran of World War II. He was a member of the American Legion and Ziegler Memorial Lutheran church. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Margaret Creamer, Rt. 3; two sons, Robert W. Creamer, Muscatine, and Richard E. Creamer Rt. 3, one daughter, Christal L. Creamer, Rt. 3, three brothers, Alfred Creamer, Rt. 3, Frank, Creamer and George Creamer, Muscatine, two half-brothers, Otis and James Truesdale, Rt. 3; one half-sister, Lydia Dipple, Rt. 3; and his mother, Mrs. Muffie Creamer, Muscatine. Two grandchildren also survive. He was preceded in death by his father, one sister and two half-brothers. The body is at the Ralph J. Wittich, where friends may call starting Friday. Services will be held at the funeral home Saturday with E. B. Meyer officiating. Interment will be at the Fairport cemetery.---- Note from June Welsch---- the name Muffie in this obit. is wrong it should be Nuffie. Nuffie was a sister to my (June Welsch) grand-father Free Brewer. Otis should be Oddie.
Name: ROBERT WAYNE CREAMER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Sunday, June 30, 2002 1:39 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, May 8, 2002
Robert Creamer----- IOWA CITY, IOWA-----Robert Wayne Creamer, 56, Iowa City, died Monday, May 6, 2002, at his home after a brief illness. Visitation is today, with a Moose Service, at the Powell Funeral Home, Wellman. There will be no other services. Burial will be at the Wellman Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established for the Hope United Methodist Church, American Lung Association and the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No. 1096. Mr. Creamer was born March 13, 1946, in Muscatine, the son of Robert G. and Margaret Schaaf Creamer. He married Alverda Kelley April 20, 1986, at the Little Brown Church, Nashua. He attended school in Fairport. He lived in Muscatine before moving to Iowa City in 1986. He was a truck driver. He was a member of Hope United Methodist Church, Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No. 1096 and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie No. 695. He enjoyed listening to country western music, watching rodeos and pro golf, he was an avid Chicago Cubs baseball fan and he enjoyed playing cribbage and working crossword puzzles. Survivors include his wife; four children, Michelle Thomassen and husband Brad of West Salem, Wis., Rachael Creamer of Anchorage, Alaska, Bob Creamer and wife Amanda of Iowa City and Eric Creamer and wife Sara of Muscatine; five grandchildren, Avery, Erin, Stephanie, Brittany and Jacob; a sister, Crystal West Bell; and a sister-in-law, Sue Creamer Manning of Wilton. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and a sister.
Name: KATHERINE CREITZ
Submitted by: Al Harker
Date Submitted: Wednesday, June 25, 2003 12:36 PM
Source of Obituary: "WILTON ADVOCATE, Wilton, Iowa, November 18, 1961
KATHERINE CRIETZ---- Katherine Elizabeth Crietz 87, of 313 West 4th Street, Wilton, died at the Wilton Nursing home after an extended illness. A retired telephone operator ,she has been a resident here for 50 years. She was born March 23, 1874 at Jackson Co., Holton, KS., daughter of LEWIS and REBECCA OURS CRIETZ. She was a member of the Grace United Church of Christ. Survivors include as sister, Mrs. STELLA BANNICK of Wilton. She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 16, at Gill Memorial home. Rev.. Joseph Mayer officiating. Burial will be at Oakdale Cemetery, Wilton.---- Additional Information: Father, Lewis F. Crietz, born Lehigh Co., Pa 1833. --his parents Henery Crietz and Elizabeth FOLLWEILER. see "Portrait and Biographical Album" , page 399, Muscatine Co. Ia Mother , Rebecca OURS born 1842 parents JOSEPH OURS and CATHERINE NEWHART Sister STELLA MAY CRIETZ married ALBERT W. BANNICK Brothers, Charles born 11 Feb 1876, died 26 Feb 1880-- Clinton or Caleb? born 7 Feb 1880, died 7 June 1890-- Clarence ?
Name: CLARA CRILE
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 15, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa (written in pencil; Oct. 24, 1949)
Mrs. Clara CRILE Rites Conducted At Washington---- Funeral services for Mrs. Clara CRILE of Washington, former resident of Muscatine, whose death occurred Thursday at the Washington hospital in Washington, Ia., were conducted Saturday at the Sherman Funeral home. The Rev. G. Koch, pastor of Trinity Lutheran church, officiated. Burial was at the Lutheran cemetery, near Brighton.--- Born in Muscatine on Jan. 15, 1892, Mrs. CRILE was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. WEIMAN. She resided in Muscatine until 1917 when she married P. J. CRILE of Brighton, Ia. Surviving are one son, Clifford of Davenport; a daughter, Bernice, at home; and several sisters and brothers. She was preceded in death by her husband and parents.
Name: BELLE CRIST
Submitted by: Lynn McCleary (of no relation)
Date Submitted: February 11, 2012
Source of Obituary: “Muscatine Journal”, Tuesday January 13, 1955, pg 18
Mrs. Belle Crist, Former Moscow Resident, Dies. --- Moscow – Funeral services for Mrs. Bell Crist, former resident who died Tuesday evening at the Soldier’s home in Marshalltown, will be held Friday at the Griffith Funeral home in Wilton. Rev. A. H. Bach will have charge. Burial will be in the Rochester cemetery. --- Mrs. Crist had lived at Marshalltown for the past four years but previous to that time had resided in Moscow for many years. --- She was born Sept. 11, 1874 in Illinois, the daughter of John and Mary Collins. Her marriage to Arthur Crist took place at Tipton in 1898. She was a member of the Trinity, Episcopal church, north of Moscow. --- Survivors include a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, three sisters and five brothers.
Name: JEAN CROISSANT
Submitted by: Raymond C. Croissant
Date Submitted: Tuesday, August 6, 2002
Source of Obituary:""ADVOCATE NEWS", Wilton, Iowa, Thursday, April 20, 1978, page 9, Vol. 84, No. 16
Jean Croissant---- Funeral services for Jean Croissant, 55, of Moscow, were held April 15 from the Gill-Lacock Funeral Home in Wilton. Burial followed in Oakdale Cemetery. She died April 12 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. She was employed at Downe Computer Services, Wilton. Jean Bowman married Robert Croissant in 1952 in La Salle, Ill. Survivors include her husband; daughters, Sharon Croissant Shores, Ames; Mrs. Elmer (Judy) Walker Jr., Wilton; six grandchildren; her mother, Frieda Bowman, Moscow; sisters, Mrs. John (Bethany) Ervin, Wilton, and Mrs. Richard (Carrie) Wessel, East Moline, and brothers, Marion Bowman, Tampa, Fla., and Kenneth Bowman, Bettendorf. Pallbearers were Robert Freeman, Bill Werling, Larry Jarck, Bob Sessler, David Davies and Jake Davies.
Name: ROBERT CROISSANT
Submitted by: Raymond C. Croissant
Date Submitted: Friday, August 2, 2002
Source of Obituary:"ADVOCATE NEWS", Wilton, Iowa, Thursday, November 26, 1980, page 20, Vol. 86, No. 44
Obituaries---- Robert Croissant---- Robert Croissant, 62, rural Moscow, died Wednesday, November 12 at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City. Services were Saturday at the Gill-Lacock Funeral Home. Rev. G. W. Ukena officiated. Burial was in the Oakdale Cemetery. The son of Henry J. and Rose Lehmann Croissant, he was born Feb. 11, 1918 in Peru, Ill. His marriage to Thelma Jean Bowman took place Aug. 3, 1952 in LaSalle, Ill. She died in April 1978. He was a veteran of World War II and was a member of the Wilton American Legion. Mr. Croissant had been employed by John-Manville in Wilton. Survivors include three daughters, Carol Jean Nogesk of Turnersville, N.J., Barbara Peumo of Memphis, Tenn., and Sharon Croissant of Ames; one grandchild; two brothers, Ernest of Fort Collins, Colo., and James of Seattle, Wash.; and six sisters, Lois Bernatavich of San Antonia, Texas, Myrtle Preiser of Peru, Ill., Darlene Chiaventone of Spring Valley, Ill., and Ethel Croissant, Bernice Mentgen and Mary Lou Sullivan, all of Depue, Ill.
Name: CHARLES CURTIS CROMER
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: June 30, 2003
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine,Iowa, Monday, July 14, 1930, page 4
OBITUARY---- Charles Curtis Cromer.---- Funeral services for Charles Curtis Cromer were conducted at the Meyers Funeral Home Sunday afternoon by the Rev. Otto C. Frey, pastor of the Cedar Street Methodist Episcopal church. Burial was in the Klein cemetery near Moscow. Mr. Cromer was a lifelong resident of Muscatine county, being born on a farm, May 5, 1874. He stayed on the farm with his father for a number of years and later worked as a carpenter and builder in this vicinity and in various towns in Iowa. He married Sadie Singledecker and a son, Hiram, was born to them and he died in infancy. Surviving are his widow; two brothers, Mike Cromer of Rock Island and John of Muscatine; one sister, Annie McKamey of this city; three half-brothers, William, George and Frank Cromer of this vicinity; three half-sisters, Mrs. Alice Fullerton and Mrs. Dan McKillip of Muscatine and Mrs. Viola Beckey of Davenport.
Name: HIRAM CROMER
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: June 30, 2003
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, September 9, 1908, page 10
HIRAM CROMER DIES AT 9 THIS MORNING--- PIONEER OF COUNTY SUCCUMBS TO HEART TROUBLE---- Had Been Ill For Several Weeks--Serious Since Monday--No Funeral Arrangements.---- Hiram Cromer, aged 72 years, of 515 Orange street, widely known throughout Muscatine county, passed away at the family residence this morning at 9:20 o'clock. Mr. Cromer had been ailing for several weeks and since last Monday his condition was serious. Organic heart trouble is given as the cause of his death by the family. He has been a resident of Muscatine county since 1852 when he removed to Iowa from Ohio, and located on a farm six miles north of this city. At that place he resided until three years ago when he removed to Muscatine and then practically retired from active work. ----Born in Dayton, Ohio.----- Mr. Cromer was born on May 1st, 183? at Dayton, Ohio. He was united in marriage to Liddie Darr in Muscatine she preceding him in death. On July 20th, 1873, he was again married to Elizabeth Gray, in Muscatine. -----Eleven Children.----- He is survived by his wife, and their three sons and one daughter: Charles, John and Michael, of Muscatine, and Mrs. Anna Schulteis, of Muscatine, also by four sons and three daughters of his first marriage: Henry of Virginia, William of Muscatine, Frank of Rock Island, and George of Muscatine county, and Mrs. Nannie Bowman of Green county, Mrs. L. McGill of Grandview, and Mrs. Alice Weikert of Muscatine county. One brother George Cromer and two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Jane Sweigart of Newman, Il., and Mrs. H. Hix, of Seward, Neb., also survive him. ----No Funeral Arrangements.----- The funeral arrangements over the remains of Mr. Cromer were not this afternoon completed pending the arrival of relatives. -----"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, September 11, 1908, page 7.----- Hiram Cromer Buried in North Prairie.---- Cromer Funeral.---- The last sad rites over Hiram Cromer were held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the North Prairie church, Rev. J. C. H. Light, of the U. B. Church, conducting the services. The pall bearers were Benj. Green, S. M. Hoskins, J. Teufel, W. Ogilvie, Will Davidson and Charles Chamberlain. Interment was made in the North Prairie cemetery. Short services were held at the Cromer residence, 515 Orange street, before going to North Prairie.
Name: MRS. HIRAM CROMER
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: June 30, 2003
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, January 27, 1914, page 9
AGED RESIDENT OF COUNTY IS CALLED---- MRS. HIRAM CROMER PASSES AWAY AT DAUGHTER'S HOME.---- Had Been Ill For a Long Time and Had Been Bedfast For About Four Weeks.---- Mrs. Hiram Cromer, aged 70, passed away early this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ben McKillup, Moscow township. The aged woman had been ill for some time and during the last four weeks of her life had been confined to her bed. Among the children who survive Mrs. Cromer are Mrs. Ben McKillip, Moscow township; John, Moscow township; Michael, Davenport, and Charles of Muscatine. A number of grandchildren also survive. The funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.
Name: IVA THARP CROMER
Submitted by: Elva Tharp Clyne
Date Submitted: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 9:16 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE WILTON ADVOCATE", Wilton, Iowa, September 20, 1917
Obituary - IVA THARP CROMER, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee Tharp was born near Moscow, Iowa April 1, 1898 and passed away September 13, 1917 at the age of 19 years, 5 months and 13 days. She was united in marriage to Louis Cromer, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Cromer, February 28, 1917. She leaves to mourn their loss, her husband, father and mother, two sisters, Mrs William Thompson of Moscow and Irene at home; four brothers at home, Louis, Arthur, Orin and Thomas. The funeral was held from the M. E. Church at Moscow, Saturday afternoon, September 15. Rev. O. B. Lee of Wilton conducting the services. Interment was in the Moscow cemetery. A large number of sorrowing relatives and friends attended the services.
Name: JOHN M. CROMER
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: July 2, 2003
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, March 27, 1951, page 10
John M. Cromer, Retired Farmer, Goes In Death----- John M. Cromer, 72, retired farmer and lifelong resident of Muscatine county, died at 5 o'clock this morning at Bellevue hospital. For the past six months, he has been residing with a son, J. J. Cromer, 926 Maiden lane. He was born Aug. 22, 1878, in Moscow township and had farmed most of his life in Moscow township, retiring two years ago. He married Julia Ann Martin in Muscatine on April 10, 1900. The widow survives along with four sons, J. J. Cromer, Wilson Leo Cromer and Merle Cromer, all of Muscatine, and Raymond E. Cromer of Muscatine county; two daughters, Mrs. Maurice Toyne of Muscatine and Mrs. Harry Heuer of Pickstown, S. Dak.; a brother, Michael Cromer of Moline, Ill.; a sister, Mrs. Ann McCamey of Muscatine; 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son in infancy and several brothers and sisters. The body has been taken to the Riley Funeral home. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home Thursday with burial to be in St. Mary's cemetery. -----"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, March 30, 1951, page 11.----- Funeral Rites---- JOHN M. CROMER----- Funeral services for John M. Cromer, 72, retired farmer, who died Tuesday morning at Bellevue hospital, were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Riley Funeral Home with the Rev. L. J. Berg?hold, assistant pastor of St. Mathias church, in charge. Flower attendants were Elmore White, Dorothy Raymond, Leona McKillip and Anna Duncan. Pallbearers included Floyd McGill, Mark McKillip, John Raymond, Clarence Lake, Hillis Cromer and Harry White. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery.
Name: DONALD, MARY LORETTA & ZELIA MAUDE CRONE
Submitted by Lynn McCleary
Date Submitted: February 25, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL & NEWS TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, Septemeber 16, 1926
TRAIN HITS CAR; 2 CHILDREN AND MOTHER VICTIMS--- Dead Are Children and Wife of Jacob Crone--- TWO ESCAPE--- Driver of Car and One Other of Party of Five Received No Serious Injury--- A grade crossing took a toll of three lives yesterday afternoon when the "Firefly" train on the Rock Island struck an automobile in which a party of five were riding. The accident occurred a mile north of Fruitland. The dead:MARY LORETTA CRONE, 4 years old The little girl died before the train, which stopped to pick up the victims and backed to Muscatine, reached the city. Mrs Crone and Donald died last night at the Hershey hospital. They are the wife and children of Jacob Crone. Two Escape-- LeRoy Crone, 17, driver of the car in which his mother, brother and sister were killed, escaped with bruises. His aunt Miss Itasca Nina Phillips, received a bruise on the ankle but was otherwise unhurt.
DONALD CRONE, 14 years old
MRS. ZELIA MAUDE CRONE, their mother.
LeRoy Crone, had driven the car, a Maxwell roadster with a box attached, traveling from Fruitland northeast along the road parallel to the old Muscatine, Burlington & Southern Railroad tracks on the southeast, turned and crossed the M.B.& S. line and was starting across the Rock Island tracks when the train struck the front wheels of the car, knocking it back and sideswiping it. "I never ever saw the train", LeRoy said yesterday afternoon. "I was watching the road and paying attention to my driving. The crash was the first thing I knew about it. If I had known what time it was I would have gone the other way.
The family was returning from the home of an aunt, Mrs. Stella Nelson, at Fruitland, where they had gone to get some sweet corn. Their home is just below the county gravel pits on the primary road no. 20. Mr. Crone, an employee of the Sand & gravel Products company, was notified by Mrs. Nelson. He was at work when the accident happened. Ambulances from the Fairbanks Home for Funerals and the Hoffman Mortuary met the train at the station and rushed the four living victims of the accident to Hershey hospital. The body of Mary Loretta was taken to the Meyers Home for Funerals.
Tragedy Stalks Family--- Yesterday's fatalities follow a series of tragedies in the Crone family. Two years ago, Russell Lindsey, cousin of Mrs. Crone, and Murray Billings, her uncle, were killed in a similar accident at Chita, Ariz., while en route to Randsburg, Calif., where they planned to live. Mrs. Mary Ellen Phillips, Mrs Crone's mother, died at her home, 310 Steward Road, on Aug. 24. Less than a year ago, Mrs Fletja Fisher, Mrs. Crone's sister, died following a stroke of paralysis.--- MRS ZELIA M. CRONE, 37, was born in Muscatine county, June 6, 1889, the daughter of John and Mary E. Phillips. She was married to Jacob Crone, Aug. 3, 1907, in Muscatine. She is survived by her husband and three children, Maud, Minnie and Leroy; father, John Phillips; two sisters, Velma and Itasca Phillips, all of Muscatine, and two brothers, Luther Phillips of Robbinsdale, Minn., and Josiah Phillips of Davenport. A son died 10 years ago, a daughter seven years ago, her mother three weeks ago, and a sister seven months ago.--- DONALD JACOB CRONE, 14, was born in Muscatine, June 9, 1912. He attended the Garfield grade school until last spring. MARY LORETTA CRONE, 4, was born in Muscatine, March 28, 1922
Source of Obituary: Muscatine Journal & News Tribune, Friday, September, 17, 1926
Photo of Mrs Zelia Crone & Donald Crone--- Burial services for Mrs. Zelia Maude Crone, her daughter, Mary Loretta, and son, Donald, who were killed in a grade crossing accident near Fruitland Wednesday afternoon, will be held from the Meyers Funeral home and the Musserville Methodist Episcopal church this afternoon. The Rev. E.A. Bentzinger of the First Methodist Episcopal Church and the Rev. Victor A Bloomquist of the Musserville church will be in charge. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery. The members of the Jacob Crone family died as a result of injuries received when the car in which they were riding, was struck by the "Firefly", rock Island passenger train at a Fruitland crossing late Wednesday afternoon.
Name: FRANCES C. CROSS
Submitted by: the Webmaster
Date Submitted: July 30, 2006
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, August 31, 1970, page 13
FRANCES C. CROSS----Miss Frances C. Cross, 70, 1810 Mulberry, died early this morning at the Hershey Convalescent home. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at the Island United Methodist church. Rev. Gregory Caldwell will officiate and burial will be in the Island cemetery. Born Aug. 28, 1900, in Muscatine County, Miss Cross was the daughter of E. W. and Carrie L. Foss Cross. She was a retired school teacher, a member of the Island United Methodist church, Women's Society of Christian Service and the Women's Christian Temperance Union. Survivors include a brother, John Harold Cross, and a sister, Inex Cross. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Name: HAROLD L. CROSS
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Friday, September 2, 2005 6:28 AM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, August 27, 2005
Harold L. Cross----- NEW BOSTON, Iowa - Harold L. Cross, 60, of New Boston, Ill., died Thursday, Aug. 25, 2005, at his home. The Rev. Sharon Phillips will officiate. Casketbearers will be Troy Cross, Ralph Brewer, Rick Bodman, Matthew Harmon, Fred Failyer and Bill Failyer. Burial will be in the Drury Reynolds Cemetery. Harold Louis Cross, Sr. was born Dec. 19, 1944, in Eliza township the son of Cook and Lillian Weikert Cross. He married Dorothy Failyer in Memphis, Mo., Oct. 31, 1981. He worked at Bandag Plant 5 for 33 years, the Muscatine Journal for two years and West Liberty Foods for three years. He was a past member of the Eagles Lodge and enjoyed camping, traveling, fishing, dancing on Saturday nights, country music and spending time with his family. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Dorothy; his father, Cook Cross of New Boston; two sons, Harold Cross Jr. and Marvin Brockert and his wife, Jackie both of Muscatine; four daughters, Christy Cross and Tera Brockert and her husband, Scott both of New Boston, Sherry Cross of Muscatine and Kandice Blick and her husband, Joseph of Atalissa; 22 grandchildren; four great grandchildren and four brothers, Clarence and Kenny Cross both of Rock Island, Ronald Cross and his wife, Cindy of East Moline and Richard Cross and his wife, Glenna of Bellvue, Mi. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lillian Cross and one brother Lawrence Cross. ----Submitters' Note: New Boston is in Illinois not Iowa.----------- no relation
Name: J. L. CROSS
Submitted by a Volunteer
Date Submitted: July 18, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, November 29, 1934, front page
Death Summons J. L. Cross, 81---Stroke of Apoplexy Proves Fatal to Fruitland Township Farmer.----J. L. Cross, 81, Fruitland township, died at Bellevue hospital at 1:30 a.m. today. Mr. Cross suffered a stroke of apoplexy Sunday and failed to rally. He was born on March 24, 1853 and had resided in Muscatine county since 1865. He never married. Surviving are four sisters and three brothers, Mrs. Brady Ustick, Clarinda, Ia., Miss Frances Cross, New Bedford, Conn., Mrs. Edna DeCamp, Muscatine, Louise Elliott, Louisa county, E. W. Cross, Fruitland township, Ernest L. Cross, San Diego, Calif., and Charles H. Cross, Muscatine. The body is at the Meyers Funeral home where it will remain pending funeral arrangements.
Name: LEVI CROSS
Submitted by: Rachelle Curtis
Date Submitted: May 16, 2000 8:57 PM
Source of Obituary: ?
OBITUARY--- LEVI CROSS--- Levi Cross was born in Adams county, Ohio, January 1, 1806, and died in Jefferson county, Nebraska, January 20, 1894, aged 88 years and 20 days. Mr. Cross' parents, James and Epsey Cross, settled in Adams county, Ohio, in 1768. He was of Irish extraction, his grandfather on his father's side having been a native of Ireland. Mr. Cross came to Muscatine county, Iowa, from Ohio in 1816, bringing the family in wagons all the way. In 1849 he entered government land and settled his family in Seventy-Six township, on land now occupied by David Legler. Mr. Cross had been married twice; his first wife was Mary Foster, a native of Ohio. His second wife was Elizabeth Cheatham, a native of Green, Brier county, Virginia. Seven children sruvive him; Perry, John B., Mary Ann, Nancy, Levi, Hannah and Michael, all born in Ohio. Brother Cross was converted to God in 1857, under the preaching of Rev. J. W. Fulkerson, and joined the United Brethren church. Since the death of his wife ha has lived with his children, and died at the home of William P. Fullmer, in Nebraska. He leaves, beside his children, thirty-five grandchildren and forty-three great grandchildren. His record as a citizen and neighbor is excellent. He had the courage of his convictions, he was just and kind in his dealings, considerate to help in times of sickness and trial, and thus won for himself a high place in the esteem and love of his neighbors. He chose for his funeral sermon text Ecclesiastes 12:7. The funeral services were held at the Brick U.B. church in Seventy-Six township, on Tuesday, January 23, 1891, and not withstanding the snow-storm and cold weather there was a large attendance of the old friends and neighbors. The remains were interred beside the wife in the churchyard to await the resurrection of the dead.----Surnames: Cross, Foster, Cheatham.
Name: RALPH ROLAND CROSS
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Friday, September 12, 2003 4:42 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, April 20, 1964, page 12
RALPH ROLAND CROSS---- WAPELLO -- Rites are set Tuesday at Grandview Community Church for Ralph Roland Cross, 73, of Grandview, who died at Muscatine general hospital Sunday at 3 a.m. The Rev. Caleb Larson will officiate assisted by Rev. Clyde Record of the Grandview church. Committal services will be held at Grandview cemetery. The body is at Dudgeon-McCulley funeral home where friends may call. Born Feb. 12, 1891, at Giltner, Nebraska, he was the son of Thomas B. and Sarah Jane Foster Cross. Mr. Cross farmed in the Grandview and Columbus Junction communities. He married Vinnie Fullerton Nov. 18, 1914, at Letts. Survivors include his wife, at home in Grandview; one daughter, Mrs. Marjorie Stineman of Columbus Junction; a foster daughter, Mrs. Jane (Derby) Forte, West Liberty; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A brother and two sisters preceded him in death. -----"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, April 21, 1964, page 2----- RALPH CROSS WAPELLO -- Funeral services were held today at Grandview community church for Ralph Roland Cross, 73, of Grandview, who died Sunday. The Rev. Caleb Larson officiated, assisted by the Rev. Clyde Record. Committal services were held at Grandview cemetery. Dudgeon-McCulley funeral home was in charge. Survivors were his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Marjorie Stineman of Columbus Junction; a foster daughter, Mrs. Jane Forte, West Liberty; a sister, Mrs. Zena Buster of Grandview; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Name: VINNIE BELLE CROSS
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Thursday, September 11, 2003 4:25 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, March 27, 1981, page 12
VINNIE CROSS---- GRANDVIEW -- Vinnie Belle Cross, 87, Grandview, died Thursday evening at the Burlington Medical Center. Services will be held Sunday at the Grandview Community Bible Church. Rev. Paul Westcott will officiate. Burial is in the Grandview Cemetery. Visitation is Saturday at the Dudgeon--McCulley Funeral Home, Wapello, where a memorial fund has been established. The daughter of Hamilton H. and Cora Hidlebaugh Fullerton, she was born June 14, 1893, in Montevideo, Minn. Her marriage to Ralph Cross took place Nov. 14, 1914, in Letts. He died April 19, 1964. She and her husband had farmed southwest of Grandview for 34 years. After retiring in 1948, they moved into Grandview. Mrs. Cross was a member of the Grandview Community Bible Church, the King's Daughters Sunday school class, and was a charter member of the Sigma Kappa of Grandview. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Delo (Marjorie) Stineman of Columbus Junction; one foster daughter, Mrs. Richard (Jane) Forte of West Liberty; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one brother, Earl Fullerton of Muscatine of Muscatine; and two sisters, Mrs. Carl (Ida) Griffin and Mrs. L. G. (Mildren) O'toole, both of Davenport. One sister also preceded her in death.
Name: A. J. CROW
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: Tuesday, March 27, 2001
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, July 21, 1967, page 11
A. J. CROW----Word has been received of the death of A. J. Crow, 74, a former Muscatine resident, who died at his home in La Porte, Ind., recently. An employee of the Northern Indiana Public Service company, for 35 years before his retirement, he had lived in La Porte, since leaving Muscatine in 1925. The son of James and Annabelle (Keithley) Crow, he was born in Sebula, Ia., on Dec. 3, 1892. He married Cora A. Althaus, who died Feb. 4, 1964. Mr. Crow was a member of the Presbyterian church of La Porte and the Masonic Lodge in Muscatine. Survivors include one son, Richard, La Porte; a sister, Mrs. Harry Asthalter, Muscatine; and two grandchildren.
Name: MARIE CROW
Submitted by: Bev Gerdts
Date Submitted: November 28, 2011
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, IA., Thursday August 22, 1985
Marie Crow, 84, died this morning at the Muscatine care Center. Services will be held at 2 p.m. at the Bloomington Muscatine Friends church. Burial will be in the Bloomington Muscatine Friends cemetery. She was born October 23,1900 in Louisa County, a daughter of Arch W. and Zula Michael Crow. She taught school for 43 years retiring in 1969. She was a long time member of the Friends church. Brothers and sisters survive including, Mrs. Clark (Anna) Miller; Mrs. Gerald (Dorothy) Hetzler; Bradford (Steve) Crow; all of Muscatine; Ross Crow of Rock Island and Ray (Dan) Crow of Davenport. Four sisters and one brother precede her in death.
Name: MRS. CATHERINE (HUDLER) CROWELL
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: September 29, 2003
Source of Obituary: "THE WILTON ADVOCATE", Wilton, Iowa, Thursday, May 21, 1931, front page
FORMER RESIDENT DIED AT ROCHESTER----Funeral services were held at 2:00 o'clock Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. H. J. Hudler for her daughter Mrs. Catherine Hudler Crowell, of Hollywood, Calif. who passed away Saturday at Rochester, Minn where she had been for the past seven months under treatment at the Mayo brothers hospital. The services were conducted by the Rev. M. E. Lumbar, pastor of the Presbyterian church. The singers were: Miss Frances R. Kelley, Miss Dorothy Richards, B. L. Norton and Dan Davies. The pallbearers were M. J. Doyle, Elmer Weierhauser, Chris Angerer, H. G. Nicolaus, Elmer Maurer and Perry Brides. Burial was in Oakdale cemetery. Mrs. Catherine E. Hudler Crowell was born May 8, 1885 at Trenton, Mo. and died May 16, 1931 at Rochester, Minn. She is survived by her husband, L. R. Crowell and daughter Georgia of Los Angeles, Calif; her mother, Mrs. H. J. Hudler of Wilton, three sisters Vallie of Minneapolis, Minn., Mrs. Fannie Cockshoot and Mrs. Frankie Nopoulos of Wilton; and two brothers Claridon of Morse, Iowa and Thomas of Kansas City, Mo. She also haves a host of friends who will long remember her many kind acts and deeds and the many rays of sunshine she brought with them to help them by her sunny disposition. "Katie" as she was known by her many friends, received her early education in the Wilton township schools being one of three who first received a diploma from the rural schools of the township, she later attended Normal and became one of the successful teachers of the township. Since her marriage to Mr. Crowell she has spent most of her time in Texas and California but coming back to Wilton frequently to visit her old home and many friends. Her kindly disposition was a source of much cheer and help to her many friends.
Name: DOROTHY CRUMLY
Submitted by: the Webmaster
Date Submitted: Thursday, June 22, 2006
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, December 29, 1981, page 11
DOROTHY CRUMLY----Dorothy Crumly, 60, died this morning at the Olathe Community Hospital, Olathe, Kans. Services will be held Saturday at the Fairbanks-Lamb Chapel. Rev. Laverne Hubbard will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. The daughter of Harold and Elizabeth Cook Hubbard, she was born Oct. 21, 1921, in Muscatine. She had lived most of her life in the Muscatine area. Her marriage to Max Crumly took place Aug. 4, 1943, in Muscatine. Survivors include her husband; one son, Michael of DeSoto, Kans.; three grandchildren; two brothers, Rev. Laverne Hubbard of Muscatine and Harold E. Hubbard of Bettendorf; and three sisters, Mrs. Raymond (Leona) Rexroth of Muscatine, Mrs. Clifford (Vivian) Fix of Drashear, Miss., and Mrs. Jackie Beatty of Utah. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Names: LIZZIE MAY CULBERT
Submitted by: Webmaster for Bob Drennan
Date Submitted: March 11, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, September 21, 1960, page 10
LIZZIE MAY CULBERT----- Lizzie May Culbert, 73, of Seventy-Six township, died at 7:45 p.m. Thursday at Osteopathic Hospital, Davenport, after an extended illness. She was born May 3, 1887 at Durant, Ia., the daughter of Jake and Isabelle Mohnson and had been a life resident of the area. She was married to John Davis at Muscatine March 27, 1907. Her second marriage to William Culbert was at Rock Island in May, 1924. Surviving are a son, Raymond J. Davis of Blackfoot, Idaho; a daughter, Mrs. Morris Legler of Seventy-Six township; a brother, Daniel J. Hardy of Cincinnati, O., two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, a daughter, two sisters and two brothers. Funeral services will be held at the George M. Wittich Funeral Home Tuesday. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery.-----"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, September 7, 1960, page 16---- Obituaries and Funerals----- MRS. LIZZIE CULBERT---Funeral services for Mrs. Lizzie Culbert, 73, were held Tuesday at the George M. Wittich funeral home. Rev. John McFarland officiated at the memorial rites. Mrs. George Holliday was the organist. Flower attendants were Mrs. Donald Lee and Mrs. Alivar Erickson. Pallbearers were Albert Chapman, Robert Wendlandt, Weldon Barnhardt, Alivar Erickson, Donald Lee and Arthur Schmeichel. Interment was at Greenwood cemetery. Mrs. Culbert, a life resident of this area, died Thursday at Davenport after an extended illness.
Name: THOMAS CULLEN
Submitted by: Norma Rogers for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: October 8, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, May 4, 1911, page 5
THOMAS CULLEN----- THOMAS CULLEN DIES AT COLFAX ------------ WELL-KNOWN FORMER RESIDENT SUCCUMBS TO HEART DISEASE ------------Suddenly Stricken While At Iowa Health Resort---Remains Will Be Brought To This City ------------ Thomas Cullen, for a number ofyears a well-known Muscatine resident, passed away early this morning at Colfax, Iowa where he journeyed a short time ago in the hope of benefiting his health. Heart disease is given as the cause of his death, which was sudden. During the past winter he suffered from a attack of Pneumonia, and that ill it is thought affected his heart. The remains will be brought to Muscatine, where the funeral will be held, but no definite arrangements have been made as yet. Mr. Cullen was favlrably known in local business circles. He was for a considerable time the proprietor of the Commercial Annex and several years ago removed to Rock Island, Illinois, where he managed " Tom's Inn." The announcement of his death was received with regret by his large acquaintanceship in this city. He was born in Davenport,Iowa, thirty-eight years ago, and spent his boyhood and youth in Muscatine, attending the St. Matthias Catholic school. He is survived by his wife and son, Leo, both of whom have resided at Rock Island. One brother Frank, of Chicago, and one sister, Miss Kate, of Rock Island, also mourn his loss, as does his father Frank, of this city, and the following half-brothers and sisters : Mrs. Fred Ludlow, of Sturgeon Bay, Wis.; Miss Harriet Cullen, of Green Bay, Wis.; Mrs. Carl Kraft, of this city; and Will, James, Cornelius and Ralph, also of Muscatine. His death is also mourned by his step-mother, Mrs. Frank Cullen.
Name: MABEL N. CUMMINGS
Submitted by a Volunteer
Date Submitted: July 18, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, October 17, 1955, page 8
Mabel Cummings, Wilton Resident 30 Years, Dies---Wilton--Mrs. Mabel N. Cummings, 66, died at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at her home north of Wilton. Mrs. Cummings was the daughter of Frank and Ida Homebraker Slocum and was born April 11, 1889, at Argentine, Kas. She had been a resident of this community for 30 years. She was married to Glen W. Cummings, Feb. 4, 1918, at Muscatine. She was a member of the Wilton Methodist church. While still a girl, she moved with her parents to Goldfield, Nev., where she received her education and later lived in Muscatine with an aunt, Mrs. Tom Meredith. She worked for a time as a saleslady for the Gordon Cloak Co. of Muscatine. The husband is the only survivor. The body is at the Griffith Funeral home in Wilton where funeral services will be held Wednesday with the Rev. Robert Dodder in charge. Burial will be in Oakdale cemetery.
Name: MRS. ELLEN CUNIFF
Submitted by: Webmaster for Eugene Cunniff
Date Submitted: July 17, 2002
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, October 11, 1913, page 2
WEST LIBERTY WOMAN ANSWERS SUMMONS----MRS. ELLEN CUNIFF PASSED AWAY AT HER HOME FRIDAY----Old Age and Attending Ills Is the Cause of Her Demise--Funeral To Be Held on Monday----- West Liberty, Ia., Oct 11.--(Special.)-- Mrs. Ellen Cuniff died at her home in West Liberty Friday, Oct. 10th, at the age of 68 years, after an illness of about a week of infirmities by old age. She was married to John Cuniff in 1861. She is survived by her husband and the following children: Edward, Daniel, and Mrs. Mary Hollonwood of Chicago, Ill., Luke of La Porte, Indiana, Mrs. Katherene Kelly of Denver, Colo., Tom of San Francisco, and Mrs. Frank Ruess of West Liberty. She was preceded in death by her son John about five years ago. The funeral will be held from St. Joseph's church Monday, Oct. 13th, at 8 a.m.
Name: ALBERT CUNNINGHAM
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Friday, January 25, 2002 7:52 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, December 17, 1945, page 6
A. Cunningham, Retired Farmer, Goes In Death---- ------------- Atalissa--Albert L. Cunningham, 81, a retired farmer, died at 11:40 p.m. Saturday here at the home of a son-in-law, Walter White, with whom he made his home. He had been in failing health for several years. Mr. Cunningham was born March 28, 1864 at Princeton, Ill., being a son of George M. and Elizabeth Cunningham. He spent most of his early years in western Illinois and eastern Iowa. He married Martha Shetler at Illinois City, Dec. 22, 1886. Their home was made in the Illinois City area for 10 years after which they moved to Iowa, where Mr. Cunningham had since resided. Surviving are four grandchildren, Mrs. Geraldine Morrison, of Atalissa, Cpl. Wayne White now stationed in Hawaii, Mrs. Eileen Marine of Wilton and Edwin White, of Atalissa; two sisters Mrs. Roxie Davidson of Muscatine, and Mrs. Effie Taylor of Lime Springs; and one brother Martin Cunningham, of Muscatine. Several nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, three brothers, three sisters, and three children Diana, Inez, and Mable. Mr. Cunningham was a member of the Cedar Valley Methodist church, the Masonic lodge and the Penn Avenue Grange. Funeral arrangements are in the charge of Scneider Funeral Home in West Liberty.
Name: DANIEL LEROY CUNNINGHAM
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, February 11, 2002 5:14 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, October, 1958
Daniel Cunningham---- Graveside rites were conducted Thursday at the Illinois City cemetery for Daniel LeRoy Cunningham, one day old son of Mr. and Mrs. Loren Cunningham, who died Monday at University hospital, Iowa City. The Rev. Timothy Barrett, pastor of the Walnut Street Baptist church officiated. The Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.
Name: DORIS M. CUNNINGHAM
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, February 11, 2002 5:14 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, June 22, 1976
Doris M. Cunningham---- Mrs. Doris M. Cunningham, 68, 1423 Lincoln Blvd., died at 10:20 p. m. Monday at the Muscatine General Hospital. Funeral services will be held Thursday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Illinois City Cemetery. Doris Ryan was born July 7, 1907, in Rock Island County, the daughter of William and Phoebe Rowland Ryan. She married Ollie L. Cunningham Nov. 12, 1924 at Muscatine. She was a member of the Walnut St. Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, three sons Marlin E., Irwin L., and Loren A. all of Muscatine, two daughters Mrs. Richard (Darlene) Hill and Mrs. Fred (Vivian) Busch Jr. both of Muscatine, 17 grandchildren, and two sisters Mrs. Paul (Mattie) Colberg, and Mrs. Ray (Kathleen) Knapp both of Muscatine. She was preceded in death by her parents, two daughters, a son, and a brother.
Name: ELMIRA CUNNINGHAM
Submitted by: Lynn McCleary (of no relation)
Date Submitted: February 2, 2012
Source of Obituary: Unknown newspaper
Mrs. J. C. Cunningham, who died November 30th, 1919, at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Paul Allen of Cherokee, Iowa, was buried on Wednesday, December 3rd, at 12 o’clock. Interment was in Graceland cemetery, Muscatine, in conformity with the often expressed wishes of Mrs. Cunningham that she be laid to rest at Muscatine, which was her girlhood home. --- Before her marriage Mrs. Cunningham was Miss Elmira Cox. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cox and was born in Dayton, Ohio, August 9th 1832. She came to Muscatine with her parents when about four or five years old. In 1856 she was married to John W Quinn, and two years after their marriage they came to Washington to live, and for several years they were both prominentdly identified with the growth of the community. Mr. Quinn was a merchant, his store being located on the corner now occupied by the William Blair store. --- About 1862 Mr. Quinn died, leaving surviving him his wife and one son, W. M. Quinn, two of their children having died in infancy. Mrs. Quinn was again married baut the year 1869, to J. C. Cunningham, who died many years ago. Altho Mrs. Cunningham made many extended visits with various relatives, she resided in her residence property on East Main street across the street from the Presbyterian church, until October 8th, when she went to Cherokee to live with her granddaughter. Her death was caused by pneumonia. --- Mrs. Cunningham was the last member of her father’s family. Surviving her are her son, W. M. Quinn, of Los Angeles, Cal., and her granddaughter, Mrs. Allen. She was a woman of strong convictions, and an ardent faithful member of the Methodist church. She became identified with this denomination at Muscatine, at the age of twelve years and until her death was the oldest living member of the local Methodist church. --------------Submitter’s note: Typed as written in article. Also, Mrs. Cunningham is interred in Greenwood Cemetery in Muscatine not Graceland.
Name: EUGENE CUNNINGHAM
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, February 11, 2002 5:14 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, November, 1930
Eugene Cunningham---- Eugene Cunningham, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Cunningham, 710 Lombard street, died at the home of his parents Sunday night at 9:30 o'clock within a few hours of his birth. The body is at the Wittich Funeral Home where funeral arrangements are pending.
Name: GEORGE CUNNINGHAM
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Friday, January 25, 2002 10:52 AM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, June 5, 1893, page 2
Illinois City News.------ Memorial day was rendered more sad than usual by the burial of George Cunningham, whose funeral from the U. B. church took place at 10 a.m. Rev. Nixdorf delivered the funeral discourse. Mr. Cunningham had been a citizen of this place for over twenty years and was highly respected for his sterling integrity and his quiet, industrious habits, He leaves six children and many friends to mourn his loss. One son, Albert was unable to attend the funeral on account of the very dangerous illness of his wife and child.
Name: HAROLD L. CUNNINGHAM
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Friday, November 5, 2004 5:22 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, April 19, 1999, page 5A
Harold Cunningham----- MUSCATINE -- Harold L. Cunningham 72, formerly of the Clark House, died Sunday, April 18, 1999, at his nephew's home near Wapello. Services will be Tuesday at Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. The Rev. Dann Robbs of Sycamore Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Drury-Reynolds Cemetery with military services being conducted by the combined squads of the American Legion and the VFW. Memorials may be made to Iowa City Hospice. Harold L. Cunningham was born Aug. 16, 1926, in Muscatine, the son of Harold R. and Vina Althaus Cunningham. He was a World War II veteran serving in the U. S. Army in the Pacific Theatre. He was also a member of the VFW and American Legion. he had attended Baptist churches and was a witness to the Lord and because of that, many of his friends were saved. He was a musician and had his own band. Survivors include his mother, Vina Thompson, of Muscatine; three brothers, Raymond E. Cunningham of Cairo, Clarence M. Cunningham of Muscatine, and James Cunningham of Davenport; three sisters, Gloria M. Troute of Tennessee, Juanita F. Smith of Muscatine, and Marian G. Millett, of Burlington; and many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father; his former wife, Ruth; a son, Billie, and a daughter, Ruth.
Name: HAROLD WILLIAM CUNNINGHAM
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, February 11, 2002 5:14 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, May 18, 1959
Harold William Cunningham---- Services are planned Tuesday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home for Harold William Cunningham, 12, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold McKamey, 613 East Third street, who died at 1:30 p. m. Sunday after a brief illness. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery. Harold Cunningham was born Dec. 13, 1946 at Muscatine. He attended the First Evangelical United Brethren church. In addition to the parents, he is survived by his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. William Harter, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Cunningham and great grandmother Mrs. John Hidlebaugh all of Muscatine. A sister preceded him in death.----- Source; Muscatine IA, Journal Wed. May 20, 1959---- Harold Cunningham---- Rites were held Tuesday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home for Harold Cunningham 12, whose death occurred Sunday at his home 613 East Third street. The Rev. J. Arthur Eveland, pastor of the First Evangelical United Brethren church officiated. Mrs. George Holliday was organist and Mrs. Jim Cook sang. Flower attendants were Mrs. Morris McCallister and Mrs. Mike Brown. Pallbearers included Gerald Gerth, Morris McCallister, Paul Smith and Earl Schultheis. Burial was at Greenwood cemetery.
Name: HARROLD R. CUNNINGHAM
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, February 11, 2002 5:14 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, March 26, 1976
Harrold R. Cunningham------ Services for Harold R. Cunningham, 68, will be held Saturday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home. Interment will be at the Drury-Reynolds Cemetery. Mr. Cunningham, Columbus Junction, died at 3:39 p. m. Thursday at Muscatine General Hospital following an extended illness. He was born June 15, 1907 in Illinois. He had been a resident of Columbus Junction 18 years. He married Vina M. Harris. Survivors include three sons Harold L. of Muscatine, Raymond E. of Fredonia Iowa, and Clarence M. of New London Iowa, three daughters Mrs. Delbert (Gloria) Partington of Burlington, Mrs. Earnest (Juanita) Smith of Muscatine, and Marion Titus, Greenfield Iowa; 15 grandchildren, and 21 great- grandchildren; one brother Ollie Cunningham of Muscatine; and two sisters Mrs. Elva Burns and Mrs. Richard (Bessie) Brown both of Muscatine. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and one brother.-------- Source; Muscatine IA, Journal Mon. March 29, 1976-------- Harold Cunningham------ Funeral services for Harold Cunningham, 68, were held Saturday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home. Rev. Ted Cary officiated. Mrs. Richard Dilts was organist. Gary Walker was vocalist. Interment was at the Drury Reynolds cemetery. Pallbearers were Loren Cunningham, Marlin Cunningham, Irwin Cunningham, Carl Layman, Butch Buster and Larry Malcom. Mr. Cunningham died Thursday at Muscatine General Hospital.
Name: KIM LEE CUNNINGHAM
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, November 22, 2004 5:36 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, December 5, 1967
Cone Youth's Rites Pending After He Dies In Grain Bin------ CONESVILLE ---- Funeral services are pending today at Stacy-Lewis funeral home in Columbus, Junction for Kim Lee Cunningham, 16, of Conesville, who died of suffocation in a grain bin at Brauns Feed and Grain Elevator, Conesville about 10:30 p.m. Monday. Muscatine County Sheriff Richard Oppelt said that Cunningham was working at the elevator and had climbed up the ladder to check how full the bin when he apparently lost his balance and fell into the shelled corn, sinking to the bottom of the bin. Oppelt said it was about 15 to 20 minutes before Cunningham was missed. Boards were ripped off the bottom of the bin and the body removed. Muscatine County Medical Examiner Dr. V. A. Swayze termed the cause of death as suffocation. Cunningham was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Cunningham of Conesville. His mother is bookkeeper at Brauns and his father was working at the elevator at the time of the accident.
Name: LOREN A. CUNNINGHAM
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Friday, October 11, 2002 6:51 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, December 4, 2001, page 5a
Loren Cunningham---- MUSCATINE, Iowa -- Loren A. Cunningham, 68, of Muscatine died Friday, Dec. 21, 2001, at Unity Hospital following a short illness. Services are Thursday at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home. The Rev. James Baughman will officiate. Burial will be at the Illinois City Cemetery. Visitation is Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Fruitland Baptist Church. Mr. Cunningham was born on Nov. 28, 1933, in Muscatine County, the son of Ollie L. and Doris M. Ryan Cunningham. He married Joyce Christensen on May 27, 1955, in Omaha, Neb. He attended Faith Bible College, formerly Omaha Baptist Bible College, for one year. He worked for Doane Pet Care since 1973. He was a member of the Fruitland Baptist Church. He enjoyed model trains and was a train buff. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Wesley Cunningham and his wife, Helen, Jim Cunningham and Roger Cunningham, all of Muscatine; two grandsons, Timothy and Aaron; a granddaughter, Tamar; a brother, Irwin Cunningham and his wife, Roberta, of Muscatine; and two sisters, Darlene Hill and Vivian Busch and her husband, Fred, all of Muscatine. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Robert and Daniel; a grandson, Nathaniel; a brother; and two sisters.
Name: LYLE E. CUNNINGHAM
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, February 11, 2002 5:14 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, 1949
L. Cunningham Succumbs After Taking Poison ---------------- Lyle E. Cunningham 46, McArthur street died at Hershey hospital at 11:30 a. m., Sunday after drinking poison, according to Dr. C. P. Phillips, county coroner who said no inquest would be held. Mr. Cunningham was born at Illinois City on Sept. 9, 1903, the son of M. W. and Mattie Hayes Cunningham. He had lived in Muscatine for 35 years. Surviving are two sons Robert Cunningham, in Missouri, and Wayne Cunningham at home: one daughter, Anna of Keokuk: two brothers, Ollie Cunningham, Muscatine, and Harold, East Moline: three sisters, Mrs. Ed Krueger, Mrs. Ralph Burns, and Mrs. Richard Brown all of Muscatine, his parents Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Cunningham, Muscatine. One son, in infancy, preceded him in death. The body is at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral home and services will be conducted there Tuesday by the Rev. Merle Hull, pastor of the Walnut street Baptist church. Interment will be in the Illinois City cemetery.----- Notes from June Welsch---he died Oct. 30, 1949.
Name: MARTHA CUNNINGHAM
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Saturday, January 26, 2002 2:49 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, June 8, 1932, front page
Mrs. Cunningham Taken by Death ------------- Muscatine County Resident for 40 Years Succumbs After Long Illness ----------- Mrs. A. L. Cunningham, 67, Muscatine county resident for more than 40 years died at 7:20 a. m. today at her home, three miles west of Muscatine after an extended illness. She was born near Illinois City July 21, 1864, being a daughter of Jonas and Harriett Shetler. She was married to A. L. Cunningham Dec. 22, 1886. Their home was made near Atalissa for nearly 20 years, and near Muscatine the past five years. Mrs. Cunningham was a member of the First Methodist Espiscopal church and of the Atalissa Eastern Stars. Surviving are her husband, one daughter Mrs. Walter White; five sisters, Mrs. Margaret Federlein, of Atalissa; Mrs. Eliza Dungan; Mrs. Elizabeth Crabtree of Illinois City; Mrs. Melinda, Summers and Mrs. Agnes Morton of Muscatine; one brother John Shetler of Oakland, Calif. and four grandchildren. Two children preceded their mother in death. Funeral services will be conducted Friday by the Rev. Benjamin F. Schwartz at the Cedar Valley church. Burial will be at Oak Ridge cemetery, West Liberty.
Name: MARTIN CUNNINGHAM
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, February 11, 2002 5:14 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, November, 1958
Martin Cunningham---- Rites will be conducted Wednesday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home for Martin Wesley Cunningham, 80, of 1421 Lincoln boulevard, who died at 10 p.m. Monday at the Grigg Nursing Home. Burial will be at Illinois City cemetery. The son of George and Sarah Hagen Cunningham, he was born May 1, 1878 at Illinois City. He had been a resident of Muscatine 40 years. His marriage to Mattie Hayes took place here Nov. 1, 1900 Survivors include his wife; two sons, Ollie and Harold Cunningham; and three daughters, Mrs. Ed Krueger, Mrs. Ralph Burns, and Mrs. Richard Brown. All reside at Muscatine. There are 30 grandchildren and 41 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, two brothers and three sisters.---- Note from June Welsch----they were married Nov. 21, 1899.
Name: MARY ANN HARPER CUNNINGHAM
Submitted by: Elizabeth Harper Casillas
Date Submitted:Thurs. February 8, 2007
Source of Obituary: From Chicago, Illinois, Newspaper Unknown
From Chicago:CUNNINGHAM - At 433 West Superior st., Thursday July 25, MARY, wife of E. J. Cunningham, aged 35 years. Muscatine, Iowa, papers please copy.
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa paper, date unknown
At Chicago Thursday, July 25, 1889, at 9:50 p.m., of consumption, Mrs. EDWARD J. CUNNINGHAM, aged 35 years. Deceased peacefully closed her earthly career after patiently suffering for five months with that insidious and lingering disease, consumption. She was perfectly resigned to her fate. A daughter of Wm. Harper of Lake township, she was united to Ed. J. Cunningham in marriage fourteen years ago and after a protracted residence here went to Chicago where the family has resided for the past four years. Her husband, a son and daughter survive. The death of Mrs. Ed. J. Cunningham occurred from consumption at Chicago on last Thursday night, after a severe illness of five months, at the age of 35 years. The deceased was a daughter of Wm. Harper, of Lake township. She leaves a husband, son and adopted daughter. The remains were brought to the city this morning, the funeral occurring at 9 o'clock from St. Mathias. The last offices to the late Mrs. E. J. Cunningham were performed at St. Matthias church Saturday forenoon. The remains were deposited in the Catholic cemetery.
Name: OLLIE CUNNINGHAM
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, February 11, 2002 5:14 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, May 10, 1979
Ollie Cunningham------ Ollie Cunningham, 73, died early this morning at Lutheran Homes. He had formerly resided at 1423 Lincoln Blvd. Services will be held Saturday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home. Burial will be in Illinois City. Ollie Cunningham was born July 23, 1905 in Illinois City, IL, the son of Martin and Mattie Hays (Hayes) Cunningham. He had lived in Muscatine most of his life, His marriage to Doris M. Ryan took place Nov. 12, 1924 in Muscatine. He attended Walnut Park Baptist Church. Mr. Cunningham retired in 1971 after 30 years of employment with the Railroad C.R.I. & P. Survivors include three sons Marlin E., Irwin L., and Loren A. all of Muscatine; two daughters, Mrs. Fred (Vivian) Busch Jr., and Mrs. Richard (Darlene) Hill both of Muscatine; 17 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Richard (Bessie) Brown of Muscatine. He was preceded in death by his wife, two daughters, one son, two brothers and two sisters.
Name: ROBERT T. CUNNINGHAM
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, February 11, 2002 5:14 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, July 28, 1983, front page
Robert T. Cunningham, 26, 708 Linn St. drowned Wednesday while swimming with friends in a gravel pit near Muscatine. The Acme Fuel Company gravel pit in which Cunningham died was clearly marked "no trespassing" said Sgt. Lowell Snyder, Muscatine County deputy Sheriff. The incident occurred about 4:30 p. m. when Cunningham was swimming with two friends in the pit, over which a tree leaned with a rope tied to it, said Jody Hein 26, Hein was one of the friends accompanying Cunningham at the accident scene. "He swung off the rope and was trying to land on an inner tube (in the water), but he over shot it," Hein stated, adding, "I was standing right there when he went under and when I noticed he was (staying) under, I went down to try to get him." Hein said he pulled Cunningham up to the surface twice, but when he kept struggling and fighting (both times), I had to let him go." The other friend, Donald Wells, 30, was standing in the water "as far as he could, trying to reach my arms when I had Bob up," Hein said. But the two would be rescuers were unsuccessful, and Cunningham, apparently unable to swim according to Snyder, was recovered from 30 feet deep water one hour later at 5:25 p. m. Snyder said resuscitation was attempted because according to one of the three divers, two from the Muscatine Rescue Unit and one from the Louisa County Sheriff's Department, who recovered the body, victims of drownings in cold water have been revived before. One of the divers also estimated the temperature of the water at the depth where the body was found to be approximately 30 degrees, said Snyder. Hein said efforts to revive Cunningham continued for at least two and a half hours at the gravel pit and Muscatine General Hospital, where he was taken by Air Care helicopter ambulance from Iowa City. He was pronounced dead at 8:00 p. m. by Dr. Mark Odell, Muscatine County Medical Examiner. Snyder said no citations have been or will be issued against Hein or Wells for trespassing, but noted, "We do have authorization from the owners of the gravel pits to take any necessary action to keep people off the premisise." He estimated that the rope from which Cunningham jumped had been fastened to the tree for "quite some time." Mike Embree, manager of Acme Fuel Co., said although he isn't sure, he thinks entrance is being gained into the pit through the Thatcher Glass parking lot, where he confirmed that signs are posted warning of danger to trespassers and swimmers. He further noted, "We went over this morning and cut the rope off of the tree and we are in the process of closing the entrance to the back pit with concrete barriers." A barge rope was tied to the tree, Embree said adding, "I definitely have full intentions of cutting that tree down when we get the equipment ready." "I feel if we don't cut it down, (someone) is just going to put another rope up there." Services for Cunningham will be held Saturday at the Geo. M. Wittich Lewis Funeral Home. The Revs. LaVerne Hubbard and L. Eugene Mohr will officiate. Burial will be in the Illinois City Cemetery. The son of Loren and Joyce Christensen Cunningham, he was born Oct. 5, 1958, in Muscatine. He was a member of the Walnut Park Baptist Church and had been employed by the H. J. Heinz Co. In addition to his parents, he is survived by three brothers, Wesley, Jim, and Roger at home. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, and a brother in infancy.
Name: RUTH MARCELLA CUNNINGHAM
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, February 11, 2002 5:14 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, May 17, 1948
Cunningham Babe Goes in Death Rites Tuesday----- Ruth Marcella Cunningham six weeks old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Cunningham died at the family home 3081/2 east Second street early this morning. The child was born on April 7 in Muscatine, the daughter of Harold L. and Ruth M. Harter Cunningham. Surviving are the parents, one brother Harold W. Cunningham at home, the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Harter of Jacksonville Texas, and Mrs. and Mrs. Harold R. Cunningham of Muscatine, great grandparents Mrs. Annette Hidlebaugh, Letts, Clarence Harris, Martin Cunningham and Mrs. Mattie Hayes all of Muscatine. The body is at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral home, and will remain there until services Tuesday at the grave in Greenwood cemetery by the Rev. R. Stills pastor of the First Baptist church.
Name: RUTH MARCINE CUNNINGHAM
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, February 11, 2002 5:14 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, August 4, 1928
Ruth Marcine Cunningham---- Ruth Marcine Cunningham 3 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Cunningham died at her home 215 Cedar street, at 11:30 Friday night. Surviving besides the parents, are a brother, Marlyn at home, and the grandparents Mr. and Mrs. William Ryan, and M. W. Cunningham, one great grandmother Mrs. Mattie Ryan all of this city. Funeral services will be conducted at the Wittich Funeral Home Sunday afternoon by the Rev. J. B. Randall. Burial will be in the Illinois City, cemetery.---- Source; Muscatine IA, Journal Aug. 6, 1928.---- Ruth Cunningham----- Funeral services for Ruth Marcine Cunningham, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Cunningham, were held Sunday afternoon from the Wittich Funeral home, in charge of the Rev. Ira Hawley. Burial was in Illinois City. Singers were Mr. and Mrs. Aaron James. Four small girls, Helen Toyne, Maud Hain, Dorothy Rowland and Ethel Rowland were the flower attendants. The names of Mrs. Mattie Cunningham, grandmother of the child, and Mrs. Susan Hayes, great grandmother, were not contained in the obituary notice published Saturday.
Name: THELMA NOREEN CUNNINGHAM
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, February 11, 2002 5:14 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, 1942
Cunningham Babe Taken by Death; Ill Four Days---- Thelma Noreen Cunningham, 13 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allie (Ollie) Cunningham, 305 Brook street, died at 4:30 p. m. Tuesday at Iowa City after a four day illness with complications. The daughter of Allie (Ollie) and Doris Ryan Cunningham, she was born May 3, 1941, in Muscatine county. She is survived by her parents, three brothers Marlyn, Irwin, and Lawrence, and two sisters Darlene and Vivian all at home. She was preceded in death by one sister. Funeral rites will be held Thursday at the George M. Wittich Funeral home, with the Rev. Paul V. Clark, pastor of the United Brethren church in charge. Burial will be in Illinois City cemetery.---- Notes from June Brewer Welsch----she died June 9, 1942
Name: MRS. KATHERINE HAWKINS CURRY
Submitted by: Mary Curry Rand, granddaughter
Date Submitted: Saturday, March 20, 2004 8:54 PM
Source of Obituary: newspaper clipping from scrapbook of Gertrude Bottcher, niece. Katherine Hawkins Curry died in Rockford IL Dec. 5, 1919
DEATH OF MRS. J.A. CURRY---- End came last night at her home on North Independence Avenue. Mrs. Katherine Hawkins Curry, wife of John A. Curry, 320 North Independence Avenue, died at her home last night at 11:45 o'clock after an illness of nearly four weeks. Death was due to a stroke of appoplexy. Mrs. Curry was born at Muscatine, IA, Oct. 19, 1852 and was married twenty years later to John A. Curry. Mr. and Mrs. Curry moved to Rockford fourteen years ago. Mrs. Curry leaves three daughters and four sons. They are Mrs. L. Stange. Seattle, Wash., Mrs. Katherine Wall, Rockton, Ill., Mrs. Guy Holcomb, John, George, Martin and Leo Curry of Rockford. There are nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. Mrs. Curry was a devout member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church and was held in high esteem by all who knew her. Funeral Arrangements have not as yet been completed.
Name: BARBARA J. CURTIS
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Friday, December 31, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, December 22, 2004, page 5A
Barbara Curtis----- MUSCATINE, Iowa -- Barbara J. Curtis, of Muscatine, died Monday, December 20, 2004, at Unity Hospital. Funeral Service will be Thursday, December 23, 2004, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home, 1931 Houser Street. Reverend Larry Hill will officiate the service. Casket bearers will be Dan Schaapveld, Doug Vander Linden, Korey Miller and Kenneth Miller. Burial will be in Drury-Reynolds Cemetery, Illinois. Barbara was born on June 24, 1934, in New Boston, Illinois, the daughter of Johnny and Pearl Bieri Wedekind. She married Donald W. Curtis on June 5, 1952, in Muscatine. She retired from Sears in 1989 and later worked at First Federal Savings and Loan. She loved reading, gardening, being a homemaker and watching sports on television. She collected Teddy Bears, loved outings with her sisters, and loved and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include two sons, Jason E. Curtis of Muscatine, and Donald W. Curtis Jr. and wife, Jade, of Panama City, Florida; one daughter, Susan Miller and husband, Mitch, of Taylor Ridge, Illinois; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two brothers, Leo Wedekind of New Boston, Illinois and James Wedekind of Muscatine; and two sisters, Betty Kranz of Muscatine and Patty Sterner of Davenport. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband in 2003, and one sister, Mary Lou.
Name: CLEMENT L. CURTIS
Submitted by: Rachelle Curtis
Date Submitted: May 16, 2000 8:53 PM
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, IA., July 2, 1963
Clement L. Curtis Sr. 60, route 5, Muscatine, died at 8:30 p.m. Monday at Muscatine General Hospital. Mr. Curtis suffered a sudden heart attack while bringing his wife to the hospital after she had accidently been cut on the wrist during the wind and rain storm here. A supervisor at the GPC plant, Mr. Curtis was a life resident of this area. He was born Dec. 2, 1902 at Fredonia. His first marriage was to Minnie Paetz. His second marriage was on June 12, 1943, in Muscatine, to Violet Dodge. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Violet Curtis; two sons, Clement Curtis Jr. and James J. Curtis, both of Muscatine, five step-sons, DeWayne Wellons of New Jersey, Clifford, Richard and James, all of Muscatine and Harold Peterson of Muscatine; two step-daughters, Mrs. Marjorie Furnas and Mrs. Wilma Foster, both of Muscatine; two brothers, Harold and Roy Curtis, both of Muscatine; two sister, Mrs. Maude Foster of Muscatine and Mrs. Lou Bonnichson of Fredonia; seven grandchildren, and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers. Funeral services held Wednesday at the Ralph J. Wittich funeral home. Burial will be at Memorial Park.----Surnames: Curtis, Paetz, Dodge.
Name: C. RICHARD CURTIS
Submitted by: Al Harker
Date Submitted: Friday, May 6, 2005 10:14 AM
Source of Obituary: "Quad-City Times", Davenport, Iowa, January 24, 2005
C. Richard Curtis, 75, of Muscatine, Iowa, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005, at Unity Hospital. Funeral Service will be Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home, 1931 Houser Street. Reverend Jaye Johnston of the Fellowship United Methodist Church will officiate the service. Casket bearers will be Randy Schuhow, Gary Adkins, Dell Wagner, Mike Curtis, Gavin Curtis, and Dean Fletcher. Honorary bearers will be Wally Bean, Harry Payne, Reuben Thompson, Bruce Hildebrandt, and Greg Lindle. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery with Military Rites provided by the combined squads of the American Legion Post 27 and the V.F.W. Post 1565. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Richard was born on May 18, 1929, in Muscatine County, the son of Charles E. and Leona B. Fowler Curtis. He married Donna M. Metzger, on Jan. 10, 1952, in Presque Isle, Maine. He was a four year veteran of the Korean War serving in the United States Air Force. He served 34 months in both Japan and Korea. He was a member of the NRA, the American Legion Post 27, Alcoa Retirees, Alcoa Truckers group, and the Breakfast Club. He was a columnist for the American Coon Hunters Magazine. He retired from Alcoa with 31 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Donna Curtis, of Muscatine; two sons, Scott Curtis and wife, Angela, of Fruitland, and Mark Curtis, and wife, Tara, of Muscatine; five grandchildren, Kelsey Cortez and husband, Jason, of Tucson, Ariz., Holly Curtis, of Port Byron, Illi., Kara Curtis, of Bettendorf, Gavin Curtis, of Muscatine, and Bobbie Jo Rickard, of Muscatine; two great-grandchildren, Leah Cortez, and Trevor Lee Anderson; one sister, Rosalee Yerington and husband, Jim, of Fruitland; one brother-in-law, Dean Fletcher, of Muscatine; one sister-in-law, Ruth Ann Curtis, of Muscatine. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Diane Lea, in infancy; two brothers, Robert S. Curtis, and Ray Curtis; one sister-n-law, Doris Fletcher.
Name: DONALD W. CURTIS Sr.
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date submitted: Oct. 10, 2007
Source of Obituary: “THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, November. 2003
Donald W. Curtis Sr., 72, of 1118 Westwood Lane, died Friday, November 28, 2003, at Genesis Medical Center West Campus, Davenport. The Rev. Robert Schoolcraft, of the Reynolds United Methodist Church, Reynolds, Illinois, will officiate. Pallbearers will be Kenny Miller, Jason Curtis, Donald Curtis Jr., Korey Miller, Floyd Newcomb and Mitch Miller. Burial will be at Drury-Reynolds Cemetery.---Visitation will be Sunday at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home.--- Mr. Curtis was born on January 20, 1931, in Muscatine, the son of Clifford and Letha Hintermeister Curtis. He married Barbara J. Wedekind on June 5, 1952, in Muscatine.--- Mr. Curtis was a veteran of the US Army serving from 1952-1954. He was a member of the American Legion and UAW.--- He was a machinist at John Deere retiring 1989.--- He is survived by his wife, Barbara Curtis, of Muscatine; two sons, Donald Curtis Jr. and his wife Jade, of Panama City, Florida and Jason E. Curtis, of Muscatine; one daughter, Susan Miller and her husband, Mitch, of Taylor Ridge, Illinois; five grandchildren, Brandy Curtis, Korey Miller, Stacey Miller, Amanda Curtis and Jared Curtis; one great grandson; and one sister-in-law, Betty Kranz, of Muscatine.He was preceded in death by his parents.
Name: ROBERT S. CURTIS
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Thursday, December 30, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, November 22, 2004, page 5A
Robert Curtis---- MUSCATINE, Iowa -- Robert S. Curtis, 74, Muscatine, died Sunday, Nov. 21, 2004, at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, from complications after surgery. Iowa Lodge No. 2 AF & AM will officiate the services. Casket bearers are his nephews, Mike Curtis, Scott Curtis, Mark Curtis, Randy Welsch, Kevin Carter and Rick McDaniel. A private burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery after the service. Mr. Curtis was born Aug. 23, 1930, in Muscatine County, the son of Charles and Leona Fowler Curtis. He married Ruth Ann McDaniel June 15, 1957, in Lamars. He owned and operated the John Deere Dealership and Plow and Pedal Inc. from 1973-89. He served in the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed golfing and loved his numerous friends. He was a member of Iowa Lodge No. 2 AF & AM of which he was a past master in 1965, the Davenport Consistory, Elks Lodge No. 304 and the Moose Lodge No. 388. Survivors include his wife; a brother, C. Richard Curtis and wife Donna of Muscatine; a sister, Rosalie Yerington and husband Jim of Fruitland; several nieces and nephews; and two maternal aunts, Mary E. Wagner of Muscatine and Lois Hines of Coralville. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Roy Curtis. -----Submitters' Note: I'm not relation.
Name: FRANK E. CUSTER
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 15, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa Newspaper Date Unknown
Frank Edward CUSTER, 70, 2012 Sterneman Blvd. died Monday at St. Luke’s Hospital in Davenport. Services will be Thursday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home with the Rev. Calvin Swan officiating. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers are Lemuel MASSEY, Danny MASSEY, Chester Salek, Denny Salek, Robert Logel and Rod Drake. Mr. CUSTER was born Oct. 18, 1919, in Muscatine, the son of Frank E. and Nellie DAY-CUSTER. He married Howardine MASSEY on Oct. 25, 1941, in Kahoka Mo.--- A noted Muscatine historian, he was a member of the Muscatine Heritage Association. He was employed by J. I. Case Co. in Rock Island, Thatcher Glass Co. in Muscatine and was manager of the Muscatine Toll Bridge until his retirement in 1981. Surviving are his wife of Muscatine; two sons, Thomas W. of Creve Coeur, Ill., a daughter, Dr. Cynthia LITTLEFIELD of Collinsville, Ill.; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Harry of Franklin, Mich., and Ralph of Hamtramck, Mich.; and two sisters, Marguerite KEMP of Warren, Mich., and Betty CUSTER of Muscatine. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and four sisters.
Name: JUNETTA CUSTER
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 15, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa (written in pencil; Nov 6, 50)
Mrs. Junetta BIRNEY-CUSTER, 90, who had resided in Muscatine for the past 26 years, died Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Glen HAZEN, 312 West Fifth street. The daughter of Lote and Sarah GORDON-BIRNEY, she was born Oct. 20, 1860, in Washington, Ia., and resided there until coming to Muscatine. Her marriage to John Parry CUSTER took place in Washington Feb. 25, 1880. She was a member of the First Baptist church.--- Survivors include five sons, Lan CUSTER of Davenport, John, Edward and Wesley CUSTER, all of Washington, and David CUSTER of Saskatchewan, Canada; two daughters, Mrs. Effie CUSTER-HAZEN, and Mrs. Edith CUSTER-DAUT, both of Muscatine; three sisters, Mrs. Maggie BENNET, living in Kansas, Mrs. Melissa EMBREE of Washington and Mrs. Lettie STAFFORD of Muscatine; 25 grandchildren and 37 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, a daughter, Bessie, three sons, Charlie, Fred and Harvey, four sisters and two brothers.--- Services will be held at the Jones Funeral Home, in Washington, Wednesday with burial in the Elm Grove cemetery in Washington.
Name: HARLAND W. CUTLER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Friday, October 11, 2002 7:39 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, November 29, 1973
Harland W. Cutler, 54, Conesville, died Saturday night at the University hospital, Iowa City, after an extended illness. Cutler had been hospitalized since Nov. 15 when he was seriously injured in a three-car accident at the intersection of Highway 22 and the Lone Tree blacktop. Death was attributed to heart failure. Mr. Cutler's step-brother, Robert L. Brady 51, Muscatine, was killed in the Nov. 15 accident. Harland W. Cutler was born Oct. 18, 1919 at Muscatine, the son of Wade and Aurella Guegle Cutler. He was married to Mary Hayes, Sept. 3, 1948, at Pleasant Prairie, IA. He was a veteran of World War 11 and was of Methodist faith. Mr. Cutler is survived by the widow; four sons, Larry and Marvin, Conesville, Harley and Robert, both at home; three daughters, Mrs. Donald (Diane) Zaehringer, Muscatine, Mrs. Charles (Sheila) Gerard, West Liberty, and Tammy Sue Cutler, at home; three brothers Wayne Brady, Davenport, Forest Brady and Gilbert Brady both of Muscatine; and two sisters, Mrs. George (Vivian) Crook of Muscatine, and Mrs. Cecil (Donna), Reynolds, Fredonia. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. Services were held today at the George M. Wittich funeral home. Burial was at Greenwood Cemetery.
Name: MARY (HAYES) CUTLER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Friday, October 11, 2002 7:42 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, February 25, 1995
Columbus Junction---- Mary Cutler, 66, died Sunday Aug. 20, 1995, in Iowa City. Services were today at the Stacy-Lewis Funeral Home. Burial was at Greenwood Cemetery in Muscatine. A memorial has been established at the funeral home. Survivors include her seven children, Larry Cutler and Diane Peters, both of Columbus Junction, Shelia Gerard of Muscatine, Marvin Cutler and Harley Cutler, both of Columbus Junction, Bob Cutler of Washington, and Tammy Coons of Columbus Junction; and two brothers, Lloyd and Ed Hayes, both of Muscatine.
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