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Name: WALTER F. ELDER JR.
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Tuesday, August 2, 2005 8:11 AM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, July 28, 2005
Walter Elder Jr.---- MUSCATINE, Iowa - Walter F. Elder Jr., 79, Muscatine, died Saturday, July 23, 2005, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City. The Rev. Jaye Johnson will officiate the services with the Rev. Ena Antunez assisting. Burial will be Monday, Aug. 1, at Nichols Cemetery, with military services by the combined squad of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Elder was born March 12, 1926, in Nichols, the son of Walter F. and Vera M. Menzer Elder. He married Vera A. Knoll on July 6, 1952, in Nichols. He was a veteran of the Korean conflict, serving in the U.S. Army from 1950-52. He retired from Bandag in 1983, after 24 1/2 years working as a super utilities consultant. He also delivered food for Senior Resources. He was a member of Fellowship United Methodist Church n Spangler Chapel, DAV in Davenport, Muscatine American Legion and Moose Lodge No. 388. He camped for more than 40 years and was a Cub fan. He loved to dance and tease his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Joe Walter Elder, Jeffrey Roy Elder and wife Diane and Leland John Elder and wife Lisa, all of Muscatine; two daughters, Fae Arlene Elder and Tina Louise Elder, both of Muscatine; four grandchildren, Sarena, Chad, Heidi and Rachel Elder; two great-grandchildren, Brady and Braiden Elder; and a brother, Willard Elder and wife Joan of Reno, Nev. He was preceded in death by his parents. -----Submitters' Note: No relation.
Name: BENJAMIN ELDRIDGE
Submitted by: Bev Gerdts
Date Submitted: January 1, 2012
Source of Obituary: "Muscatine Daily Journal", Muscatine, IA., Wednesday March 4, 1874
Died, of paralysis of the heart, on the 2d inst., Benjamin Eldridge, aged 26 years, son of Abner Eldridge, of Sweetland Township, Muscatine County, Iowa.
Name: JOHN RUDOLPH ELFERS
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 13, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; Nov 21, 1952)
Funeral Last rites were held this afternoon at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home for John Rudolph ELFERS, 78, who died Wednesday at Hershey hospital. The Rev. Freeman L. Schmitt, pastor of the Lincoln Boulevard Baptist church, was in charge. Pallbearers were Harold Hanson, W. J. Cullen, E. A. Klein, Christ Stange, Herman Lange and Albert Schmidt. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery.
Name: JOHN WILLIAM ELFERS
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 13, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; 1 Oct. 1953)
Funeral services for John William ELFERS, will be held Saturday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral home. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery. Mr. ELFERS was found dead in the basement of the Uptown Theater building, where he maintained a workshop on Wednesday. Death was attributed to a heart attack.---The son of Peter Henry and Mary KOWPPEN-ELFERS, he was born in Muscatine, Sept. 7, 1891, and had spent most of his life here. He was an electrician by occupation.--- Survivors include a brother, Roy Peter ELFERS and a sister, Mrs. R. W. WARNER, both of Muscatine. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers in infancy. ---------(written in ink; 3 Oct. 1953)---------- John ELFERS Is Found Dead At Uptown Theater -- John ELFERS, 62, Muscatine electrician, was found dead in the basement of the Uptown theater shortly before 2 o’clock this afternoon. Death apparently had occurred three of four hours previous, apparently caused by a heart ailment. The body is at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral home where it will remain pending arrangements for rites. Mr. ELFERS had bee making his home at 308 West Eighth street.
Name: MRS. MARIE ELFERS
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 13, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in ink; died Aug 23, 1943)
Mrs. Marie ELFERS, 72, died Monday at Hershey hospital after an extended illness. Her home was at 619 Evans Street. The daughter of Herman and Christina KRATZ-AXEL, she was born July 21, 1871, at Brandenburg, Germany, and came to Muscatine when about nine years old. She married Herman H. ELFERS on May 1, 1890, in Muscatine. ---Surviving are one so, R. J. ELFERS, Lexington, Ky., three daughters, Mrs. H. W. MEYER., Lexington, Ky., and Mrs. Fred BRONNER and Mrs. Robert P. JACOBS, both of Muscatine, one sister, Mrs. Ernestine SPRINGBORN, Muscatine, and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, on daughter and two brothers. The body is at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home. Services will be Thursday.---------- (written in ink; 27 Aug 1943)---------------Funeral services for Mrs. Marie ELFERS were conducted at Zion Lutheran church Thursday by the Rev. Julius Holm. Flower attendants were Mrs. Carl Gunzenhauser, Mrs. Paul Grafe, Miss Minnie Myers and Miss Jean Stelzner. Pallbearers were George SPRINGBORN, Harold Bierman, Walter AXEL, Herman Keller, John ELFERS and Edward Miller. Burial Was at Greenwood cemetery.
Name: ROY PETER ELFERS
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 13, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in ink; 15 Jan 1958)
Roy Peter ELFERS, 57, died today at the University hospital in Iowa City. He had been in poor health for the past year. The son of Peter H. and Maria KOEPPEN-ELFERS, he was born Oct. 21, 1900, in Muscatine. He had lived here all of his life, and never married. Mr. ELFERS had been employed at Hotel Muscatine recently. Surviving is one sister, Mrs. R. W. WARNER, Muscatine. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, John ELFERS, and twin brothers in infancy. Services will be Friday at the Geo. M. Wittich funeral home with burial in Greenwood cemetery.
Name: WILLIAM F. ELFERS
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 13, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, July 6, 1950
William ELFERS, 71, of 313 Chestnut street, died Wednesday at Mercy hospital in Davenport. Born in Hanover, Germany, on Nov. 9, 1878, he was the son of John B. and Eliza MINDEN-ELFERS and came to Muscatine with his parents when a small boy. --- A retired merchant, he and his brother, the late John G. ELFERS, were partners in the dry goods and shoe business, having operated a store at 417 Grandview avenue.--- Surviving are one brother, Rudolph ELFERS of Muscatine; one sister, Mrs. Carl GUNZENHAUSER of Muscatine; and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and several brothers. The body is at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral home and will remain there for services which will be conducted Saturday. ------------ (written in pencil; July 10, 1950)-------Last rites for William F. ELFERS were held Saturday t the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home, with the Rev. Hartwig Harms, pastor of Zion Lutheran church, officiating. Flower attendants included Mrs. Merle Swisher, Mrs. William Collitz and Mrs. Clair Paxton and pallbearers were George Gebhardt, Chris Stange, Raymond Randleman, Ernest Tobias, John ELFERS and Lee Smith. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery.
Name: ARTHUR K. ELICKER
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 13, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in ink; 14 Nov 1959)
Word has been received here of the death in Olathe, Colo. of a former Muscatine resident, Arthur K. ELICKER, age 81. Mr. ELICKER was born and raised in Muscatine. As a young man, shortly after his marriage to Lydia SANDER of Muscatine, he moved to Colorado. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Edna McKIBBEN, Oelwein, Ia., and Mrs. Ethel GRANT, Edmonton, Canada, two brothers, Frank of Berkeley and George of Napa, Calif., one son and three daughters in Colorado as well as a number of grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, two sisters, and a grandson. Mr. ELICKER was a brother-in-law of Mrs. Robert FUNCK and an uncle of Ruth HAZLETT of Muscatine.
Name: MRS. ARTHUR K. ELICKER
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 13, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; July 6, 1957)
Services will be held Monday in Olathe, Colo., for a former Muscatine resident, Mrs. Arthur K. ELICKER, 75, who died Thursday evening at her home in Olathe of a heart ailment. --- The daughter of Christopher and Sena RENSINK-SANDER, she was born July 7, 1882, in Lake township. She was a resident of this area for approximately 25 years. Her marriage to Arthur K. ELICKER was an event of March 23, 1904, in Muscatine. Survivors include her husband, one son, Raymond, three daughters, Mrs. Esther ATKINSON, Mrs. Alice SANBURG, and Mrs. Helen DeVRIES, all of Colorado, and one sister, Mrs. Robert FUNK, 209 West Fourth street, Muscatine. Three brothers and her parents preceded her in death.
Name: EDWIN L. (TED) ELLIOTT
Submitted by: Ed Hintermeister
Date Submitted: Sunday, January 7, 2007
Obituary Source: "Muscatine Journal", Muscatine, Iowa July 26, 1965
Funeral services for EDWIN L. (Ted) ELLIOTT, 55, were held Wednesday from the George M. Wittich funeral home. Rev. W. Ray Thompson was the officiating pastor. Mrs. George Holliday was organist. Orville Emrick was the soloist. Flower attendants were Connie Smith, Dorothy Campman, and Ruth Ellen Pingrey. Pallbearers were Charles Kautz, Fred Coyner, Everett Longstreth, George Freers, Vernon Otto, and Ray Soltwedel. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Knights of Pythias: J. J. Hoeksema. Charles F. Weber, Herman B. Lord, John W. Miller, William Spieth, Charles M. Mason, and Keith Hetzler. Burial was at Greenwood cemetery. Mr. Elliott drowned Sunday. Submitters' Note: 13 February 1909 - 26 July 1964
Name: EVA MAE ELLIOTT
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date submitted: Sept. 14, 2007
Source of Obituary: “THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, September, 2, 1947
Mrs. Eva Mae Elliott, 62, of 2812 East Front Street, died at Hershey hospital at today following an illness with a complication of ailments. She was born in Illinois City, Jan. 22, 1885, the daughter of John Jacob and Barbara Ellen Hahn. Her marriage to J. E. Elliott occurred in Muscatine on May 27, 1903. Mrs. Elliott was a member of the First Evangelical United Brethren church.--- Surviving are her husband; two sons, Edwin L. and John W. Elliott, both of Muscatine; five daughters, Mrs. George Schaefer, Chicago Heights, ILL., Mrs. Raymond Lohf, Davenport, Mrs. Edmund Leswig, Mrs. DeWayne Storms and Miss Ruth Elliott; all of Muscatine; one brother, Arthur Hahn, Nichols; seven grand-children. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Florence, her parents and five brothers.---The body is at the George M. Wittich Funeral Home and will remain there for services to be announced later.
Name: FRANKLIN E. ELLIOTT
Submitted by a Volunteer
Date Submitted: July 18, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, January 23, 1931, front page 2
Franklin E. Elliott Is Taken by Death---Long Illness Proves Fatal to School Janitor---Franklin Etheridge Elliott, 64, janitor at Muscatine high school since Nov. 1, 1909, died at his home, 111 1/2 East Fifth street, at 1:15 this morning. Mr. Elliott had been ill since Sept. 1, 1930, but prior to that time had a fine record at the high school for continuous service without missing a day for illness or other reasons. Mr. Elliott had been a resident of Muscatine since 1901 and had been prominent here for many years in musical circles. He was the first to organize a high school orchestra here and for many years he directed the First Baptist church and Sunday school orchestra. He was born, Oct. 4, 1866, in Indiana, the son of William Elliott of Milton, Kas., and Louise Applegate Elliott of Kentucky. He married Miss Emma Hilsabeck at Kankakee, Jan. 31, 1895. He was a member of the First Baptist church and of the I. O. O. F. lodge at Mt. Pleasant. Surviving are his widow; one son, Raymond of Des Moines, two brothers and two sisters, Hal of Belmont, Kas., Lucien of Conway springs, Kas., Mrs. William R. Clements, Wichita, Kas., and Mrs. J. M. Starr, Tankawa, Okla.; his mother, Mrs. William Elliott, who makes her home with Mrs. Starr; one grandchild, Phyllis Jean Elliott. The body was taken to the Fairbanks Home for Funerals where it will remain pending funeral arrangements. The Rev. Vernon L. Shontz will be in charge of services.
Name: GRACE EVELYN GRITTON ELLIOTT
Submitted by: Ed Hintermeister
Date Submitted: Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Source of Obituary: "Muscatine Journal", Muscatine, Iowa, Date of Death : July 11, 1989
SERVICES FOR G. EVELYN ELLIOTT will beFriday at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home. Mrs. Elliott, 74, 143 Sherman St, died Tuesday evening at her home, Rev. Roger Miller of the First Christian Church will officiate and burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be today at the funeral home. Memorials may be left to the First Christian Church, the Muscatine Hospice and Community Nursing Services. Pallbearers will be Michael Carpenter, Marvin Carpenter, Melvin Carpenter, Moni Begey, Missi Charlett, Mark Sheese and Matthew Sheese. Mrs. M.D. (Phyllis) Jones will play the organ. Honorary pallbearers are Kent Charlett and Scott Bennett.
She was born March 17, 1915 at New Boston, Ill, and had lived in Muscatine since 1928. She married Edwin L. "Ted" Elliott on August 28, 1937 in Muscatine. She was a member of the First Christian Church and the Rebecca CWF Circle. Mrs. Elliott was employed by the Muscatine County Abstract Co., J.B. Mark and Sons Insurance, Muscatine Lighting, Stanley Consultants, and did the accounting for the family business of Elliott Brothers. She also worked for many years for the Driver's License Division of the Iowa Highway Patrol. She retired in 1984 as an office employee of Louis Rich and taught evening classes in ABC Shorthand and typing at Muscatine Community College before retiring from teaching in 1987.
Survivors include one son Thomas Elliott, and one foster child, Steve Harfst, Muscatine, three daughters, Mrs. Sandra Carpenter, Moscow, Mrs. Jerry (Barbara) Musgrove and Mrs. Juanita Sheese both of Muscatine, seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She is also survived by three brothers, Dr. Charlie Gritton, Henderson, Ky., Paul Gritton, Fort Dodge, and Robert Gritton, Russelville, Ark., and three sisters, Mrs. Carl (Vivian) Irwin, Mrs. Margaret Webb and Mrs. Clifford (Marjorie) Hintermeister, all of Muscatine. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband in 1964.
Name: JAMES EDWIN ELLIOTT
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Sunday, December 09, 2001 5:46 PM
Obituary Source:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL, Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, January 25, 1952
JAMES EDWIN ELLIOTT, 70, died suddenly of a heart attack at 9:30 a. m. today at his home, 2812 East Front street. The son of Winfield Scott and Mary Belle Holmes Elliott, he was born April 7, 1881 at Downey and had been a lifetime resident of Muscatine. He married Eva Mae Hahn May 27 1903 at Muscatine. A member of the United Brethren church, he was also a member of the Knights of Pythias lodge. He was a retired house mover. Survivors are two sons, Edwin L. and John w. both of Muscatine; five daughters, Mrs. George Schaefer of Chicago Heights, Illinois, Mrs. E. J. Leswig of Davenport, Mrs. Oliver McBride, Mrs. DeWayne Storms and Miss Ruth Elliott, the last three of Muscatine; one brother Frank Lyle Elliott of Vancouver, Washington, and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, one daughter, one brother, and one sister. Funeral services will be held Monday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral home. The Rev. Caleb Larson will be in charge. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery.
Name: JOHN W. ELLIOTT
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date submitted: Sept. 12, 2007
Source of Obituary: “THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, September, 1993
John W. Elliott, 71, 2812 River Road, Muscatine, died suddenly early Monday morning, May 17, 1993, at his home. Funeral services will be Thursday at Riley Funeral Home with the Rev. Roger Miller officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, where military rites will be conducted jointly by the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. ---Honorary pallbearers are Jim McCleary, Marvin Timm, Glen Stuart and Everet Grim. Other pallbearer are Jim Burch, Roger Burch, Russell Grim, Duane Clevenger, David Schafer, and Martin Shelangoski. ---He was a lifelong resident of Muscatine and was born on March13, 1922, in Muscatine, the son of James Edwin and Eva Mae Hahn Elliott. He married Mildred Irene Grim on Sept. 21, 1952, in Nichols.--- He and his brother operated the Elliott Brothers House and Industrial Movers for many years and he retired from the maintenance department at Grain Processing Corp. in 1982 after over 18 years of employment. He was a Veteran of World War II.--- He is survived by two sons, W. Scott Elliott and John E. Elliott; daughters-in-laws Renee and Laura; three grandchildren, Aaron, Jacob and Michael; two sisters, Mrs. DeWayne (Helen Storms), and Mrs. Oliver (Mary) McBride, both of Muscatine; and his mother-in-law, Edith Grim, Nichols. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1991, one brother, E. L. (Ted) Elliott; four sisters, Laura Schafer, Florence Elliott, Jeanette Leswig, and Ruth Pagel.
Name: MILDRED IRENE ELLIOTT
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date submitted: Nov. 10, 2007
Source of Obituary: “THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, September 9, 1991
Mildred Irene Elliott, 62, 2812 river Road, died Saturday night, Sept. 7, 1991, at Muscatine General Hospital. Services will be at the Riley Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Roger Burch, Jim Burch, Scott Kline, Russell Grim, Duane Clevenger, David Schaefer and Bill Morgan. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.----Mrs. Elliott was born Nov. 11, 1928, at Nichols, a daughter of Edward Lee and Edith Mildred Newcomb Grim. She married John W. Elliott on Sept. 21, 1952, in Nichols. She retired two years ago, after working 19 years baking at the West Junior High School cafeteria.---Survivors include her husband, John W. Elliott, and two sons, Scott and John E. Elliott, all of Muscatine; three grandsons, Aaron, Jacob and Michael, her mother, Edith Grim, of Nichols two brothers Everett and Franklin Grim, both of Nichols, and two sisters, Delores Grim of Nichols and Mrs. Victor (Twyla) Burch of Muscatine.
Name: WINFIELD SCOTT ELLIOTT
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, December 17, 2001 1:03 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL, Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, May 31, 1918, page 6
Winfield Scott Elliott, a well known Muscatine county resident for a great many years, passed away at the family residence, 1393 Sherman street, late yesterday afternoon shortly after five o'clock. His death was caused by a stroke of paralysis which he had suffered Tuesday night. Mr. Elliott was born in Dark County, Ohio, September 18, 1853 and when a babe of three months came to Iowa with his parents, settling at West Liberty. The father for many years was engaged in the blacksmith trade at that place. Forty-one years ago he was united in marriage with Marybelle Holmes, and to this union four children were born, three boys and one girl. One of the children Laura Belle passed away at the age of five years and a second son William Marshall died at the age of 21 years. The surviving children are: J. E. Elliott of 1391 Sherman street and F. L. Elliott of Creston Iowa. His first wife died thirty-one years ago. Mr. Elliott was again married to Mrs. Matilda Terry sixteen years ago, who also survives to mourn his loss. Five grandchildren, Laura Belle Elliott, Edwin Lester, Jeanette, Dorothy, Mary Ellen and Mary Ada Elliott, with two brothers and three sisters also survive. The brothers and sisters are Taylor Elliott of Albion, J. E. Elliott of Downey, Mrs. Mollie Johnson of Pennsylvania, Mrs. Belle Elliott of Liscomb and Mrs. Alice Metcalf of Albion. For more than twenty years the deceased has been engaged in the contracting and house building work. No funeral arrangements have been announced.
Name: MRS. W. S. (DAVIDSON) ELLIOTT
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, December 17, 2001 12:35 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL, Muscatine, Iowa, March, 1922
Mrs. W. S. Elliott a long time resident of Muscatine, died at 11:40 o'clock Friday night, following an extended illness at her home 610 Oak street, Cancer of the stomach caused her death. She was 69 years old. Mrs. Elliott, formerly Miss Mathilda Frances Davidson, was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, July 6, 1852..In 1870 she married Wiley Essex, to whom seven children were born, five of whom survive. In 1896 she married Silas Terry, who died twenty-two years ago. She married W. S. Elliott in 1903, whose death occurred three years ago. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Sarah Brewer of Muscatine and five sons, Elige, James and Leon Essex of this city, William Essex of Davenport and Oliver Terry of Muscatine. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon from the home. The Rev. George Blagg will officiate. Burial will be made in Greenwood cemetery.----"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", March, 1922----- Final rites for Mrs. W. S. Elliott, who died Friday night, were held at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon, from the home, 610 Oak street. The Rev. George Blagg of the First Methodist Episcopal church conducted the services. Burial was made in Greenwood cemetery. Pallbearers were Henry and George Danz, Joseph Miller, W. F. Longaireth, Lou Worley and John Macklin. The deceased is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Sarah Brewer of Muscatine; five sons, Elige, James and Leon Essex of this city, William Essex of Davenport, and Oliver Terry of Muscatine, and one brother, George B. Davidson of Muscatine Island.---- Notes from June Brewer Welsch: she was my great grandmother.
Name: PETER DELBERT ELLIS
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: Sunday, February 5, 2006
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, February 25, 1975, page 6
PETE D. ELLIS----WILTON----Funeral services were held for Peter Delbert Ellis, 73, of Durant, Monday at Gill Memorial home, Wilton. Rev. G. W. Ukena officiated. Mrs. Paul Maurer was the organist. Pallbearers were Robert Langridge, Rueben McCormick, Webb Matheny, Howard Pirkey, C. J. Davies and Roy McCormick. Interment was in Oakdale cemetery, Wilton. Mr. Ellis died Feb. 21 at Osteopathic Hospital, Davenport.
Name: CRAGE EMBREE
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: February 24, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, December 27, 1969, page 7
WEST LIBERTY----Word has been received here of the death of Crage Embree, age 70, on Wednesday, at the home of his sister, Mrs. Naomi Stevens, Lewiston, Ida. Mr. Embree was born at Atalissa on August 31, 1899 and spent his early life in this area. He had lived at Philadelphia until three years ago when he retired and went to live with his sister. Burial will be at Tuscon, Ariz. Survivors include a step daughter, Barbara Embree of Oklahoma City; a brother, LeMoyne Embree, Ottumwa; and two sisters, Mrs. Stevens, and Mrs. Roy Rossman, West Liberty. His wife and two sisters preceded him in death.
Name: GENEVIEVE EMRICH
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 13, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, Newspaper Date Unknown
Genevieve EMRICH, 93, of Muscatine, died Tuesday, March 21, 2000, at the Lutheran Homes. Services will be at at the Lutheran Homes, 2421 Lutheran Drive. the Revs. Robert Ahlstrom of Lutheran Homes and Ed Meyers of Mount Zion Church will officiate. Burial will be at the Greenwood cemetery. The Geo. M. Wittich -Lewis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. --- Mrs. EMRICH was born April 9, 1906, in Wilmette, Ill., the daughter of George L. and Anna BETTS-EMRICH. --- She taught the third grade for 31 years at Jefferson Elementary School. Her favorite hobbies were reading and doll collecting. She was also a faithful church member of Mount Zion Church. --- Survivors include Charlotte Ann AMLAND of Vaucluse N.S.W., Austrailia and Seattle, Wash., Betty EDWARDS of Lake Hill, N.Y., Mary Lou KAPPLE of Chelan, Wash., and Jean CARR of Luclow, Vt.; a nephew, James EMRICH of Swarthmore, Pa. --- She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, George Jr., Mickey and Everett EMRICH who died in infancy. Her very dear friend of 55 years, Bernice Lammers, who died last year.
Name: NEVA M. (GARDNER) EMRICK
Submitted by: Al Harker
Date Submitted: Friday, May 6, 2005 10:18 AM
Source of Obituary: "Quad-City Times", Davenport, Iowa, June 5, 2004
Neva M. (Gardner) Emrick, 90, Galesburg, Ill., formerly of Muscatine, Iowa, died June 3, 2004. Services are Sunday at Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home, Muscatine. Neva enjoyed her family and camping, was very involved in her community and a member of Free Methodist Church, Columbus City, Iowa. Neva is survived by her daughters, Lucille Porter, Galesburg, and Mrs. Charles (Lisa) Balser, Davenport, Iowa; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orville.
Name: ANDREW ENDERLE
Submitted by: Sandra Enderle
Date Submitted: February 22, 2009
Source of Obituary:"WEST LIBERTY INDEX”, West Liberty, IA, Thursday, December 25, 1928, pg 1
Andrew Enderle, for the past several years night engineer at the power house, dies early Tuesday morning quite unexpectedly. Heart trouble with which Mr. Enderle had been afflicted for some time, caused his death. --- In connection with his night duties at the power house, Mr. Enderle also filled a watchman's duties about the city. He was peculiarly efficient in regard to the power house machinery, and it will be difficult to find another to take his place. He was a quiet sort of man, but those who got below his rather gruff exterior, found a lot to greatly admire in him. He was exceedingly trustworthy, and carried the keys to several offices and business houses of the city. He was kind to and proud of his family and in their behalf gave what was his to give. --- He is survived by the widow and seven children. The oldest daughter, is Mrs. Harold Schwertfeger, the other children being at home. Funeral services were held this morning from the St. Joseph's church.
Name: ANDREW J. ENDERLE
Submitted by: Sandra Enderle
Date submitted: February 22, 2009
Source of Obituary:”WEST LIBERTY INDEX”, West Liberty, IA, Date of Paper Unknown
Mr. Andrew J. Enderle, age 50, of West Liberty, died Monday evening following a heart attack. He had attended the University basketball game with his wife, and died suddenly at the Coffee Town Restaurant after the game. --- He was born on February 24, 1920, at West Liberty, the son of Andrew J. and Clara Taylor Enderle. He was married to the former Helen Robinson, on Nov. 14, 1942 at Kahoka, Missouri. He had been employed the past 20 years at the West Liberty Post Office. --- Survivors include his wife; two sons, Steve, stationed with the U.S. Army at Camp Rucker, Ala. and Dave, stationed with the U.S. Army at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo.; three daughters, Mrs. Anita Slade and Mrs. Karen Marple of Coralville, Iowa and Miss Teresa Enderle at home; three sisters, Ellen and Catherine Enderle both of Davenport and Mrs. Bertha Milder of Olin, Iowa; one brother, Lawrence of Davenport, Iowa; and three grandchildren. --- He was preceded in death by one sister and one brother. --- Requiem Mass will be held Thursday from St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Snider Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ----------Submitter's Note: His date of death was November 30, 1970.
Name: CLARA ENDERLE
Submitted by: Sandra Enderle
Date submitted: February 22, 2009
Source of Obituary:”WEST LIBERTY INDEX”, West Liberty, IA, Thursday, November 14, 1963
Mrs. Clara Enderle, 78, died Friday in Mercy Hospital in Davenport. Funeral services were held Monday morning in St. Mary's Church in Davenport with burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery in West Liberty. --- She was born in Davenport in 1885, where in 1903 she married Andrew Enderle. The couple moved to West Liberty where they lived until 1943 before returning to Davenport. --- Surviving are daughters, Mrs. Ralph Milder of Olin and Catherine and Ellen, both of Davenport; sons, Edward of Keystone, George of Davenport and Andrew of West Liberty; 30 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. --- She was preceded in death by her husband and a daughter.
Name: HELEN M. ENDERLE
Submitted by: Sandra Enderle
Date submitted: February 22, 2009
Source of Obituary:”QUAD CITY TIMES”, Davenport, IA, Thursday, November 27, 2003
Helen M. Enderle, died Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2003, at the Simpson Memorial Home, West Liberty. Funeral mass will be held Saturday, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, West Liberty, with the Rev. Dennis Martin officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, West Liberty. Friends may call Friday at Barker Funeral Home. --- She was born Jan. 16, 1922, in West Union, Iowa, the daughter of Frank C. and Edna (Irwin) Robinson. On Nov. 14, 1942, she was married to Andrew J. Enderle in Kahoka, Mo. Helen worked at Owens Brush, Iowa City, and as an editor at NCS, Iowa City. --- Survivors include three daughters, Anita (Tucker) Slade, Karen (George) Marple and Terry (Jim) Ozello, all of Iowa City; two sons, David (Sandra) Enderle, of West Liberty, and Steven (Dianne) Enderle, of Apopka, Fla.; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. One sister, Ferne Sullivan, of West Liberty, also survives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew, in 1970; her parents; and a sister, Gladys.
Name: CONRAD ENFIELD
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: December 18, 2001
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, March 22, 1963, page 11
CONRAD ENFIELD----Funeral services for Conrad Enfield, 81, were held Thursday at the George M. Wittich funeral home. Rev. A. A. Buntenbach officiated. Mrs. George Holliday was the organist. Flower attendants were Mrs. Gene Walker and Mrs. Chloe Walker. Pallbearers were Gene Walker, Lois Kulp, Robert Adkins and Ralph Solomon. Interment was at the Walker cemetery near Lone Tree. Mr. Enfield died March 18.(Webmaster's note: This is a funeral notice. There may be an actual obituary in an early newspaper issue. I didn't look for one. I've included this funeral notice only because it was on the same page as an obituary for another person that I was looking for. Maybe this will help someone.)
Name: LEEANNA ENRIQUEZ
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Saturday, January 8, 2005
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, December 21, 2004, page 5A
Leeanna Enriquez---- MUSCATINE, Iowa -- Leeanna Enriquez, 2, of 1809 Hershey Avenue, died at home, Sunday, December 19, 2004. Funeral Service will be Thursday, December 23, 2004, at St. Mary's Church, 417 Green Street. The Reverend Troy Richmond of the Guadalupe Mission will officiate. Casket bearers will be Henry Enriquez, Joe Enriquez, Henry Enriquez Jr. and Juan Izaguirre. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Leeanna was born on August 14, 2002, in California, the daughter of Melinda Enriquez and Rene Gonzales. Survivors include her mother, one brother, Jaime Enriquez; and three sisters, Yolanda Enriquez, Breeana Enriquez, and Jasmine Enriquez, all of Muscatine; her maternal grandparents, Carmela and Santiago Escobedo of Muscatine. -----Submitters' Note: I'm no relation
Name: LUCRETIA (FRY) EPPERLY
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Wednesday, September 19, 2002 8:25 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", July 5, 1871
Lucretia, wife of Wm. Epperly, of Muscatine county, Iowa, died at their residence, on the 18th day of June, 1871; aged 20 years, 11 months and 19 days. She embraced religion when a girl, and retained her profession to the last. Sister Epperly, was a member of the M. E. Church, during her life and death her sickness was somewhat protracted and exceedingly painful, which she endured with great fortitude and patience. But even this all ends at last In Death's sad, sweet embrace, We view the Providence that's past, And all its bearings trice. And would not call her back; to earth To mingle with its pain. But veil our own domestic hearth For her eternal gain The funeral was largely attended. May the sustaining grace of God, keep her husband and children in the path of virtue, and may their sun set as did hers; in a cloudless sky. Services by the writer. H. B. Potter.
Name: EVA V. ERICKSON
Submitted by: Denise and Norma for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: Monday, February 21, 2005
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, January 11, 1984, page 2A
EVA ERICKSON------ Eva V. Erickson, 84, a resident of the Bethesda Care Center, died Tuesday evening at Muscatine General Hospital. Services will be held Friday at the Geo M. Witich-Lewis Funeral Home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. The daughter of Fritz and Edith Erickson, she was born Nov. 21, 1899, in Ocberi, Sweden. She came to the United States in 1921, became a naturalized U. S. citizen on June 23, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois, and moved to Muscatine in 1963. She was of the Baptist faith. Two brothers and four sisters preceded her in death.
Name: YVONNE E. "BONNIE" ERNST
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Wednesday, November 24, 2004 4:48 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, October 16, 2002
Yvonne "Bonnie" Ernst----- Yvonne E. "Bonnie" Ernst, 61, Muscatine, died Monday, Oct. 14, 2002, at Unity Hospital. Graveside services are Thursday at Muscatine Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Chris Leary will officiate. The Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. A memorial has been established at the funeral home. Mrs. Ernst was born Dec. 19, 1940, in Muscatine, the daughter of Sam and Violet Ricketts Bloomhuff. She married John Ernst Oct. 31, 1955. She was a unit clerk and dietary advisor at Unity Hospital for more than 20 years. She enjoyed traveling, going to The Boat, caring for her dogs and music. She enjoyed and loved her grandchildren. Survivors include a son, John Ernst and wife Rebecca of Muscatine; a daughter, Yvonne Beckman and husband Michael of Muscatine; four grandchildren, Amy Lloyd, Angela Beckman, John and Joseph Ernst, all of Muscatine; and a brother, Sam Bloomhuff of Muscatine. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and a brother, Sherman. ----Research Source June Welsch
Name: DOLORES ESCOBEDO
Submitted by: Denise and Norma for the webmaster
Date Submitted: Sunday, March 20, 2005
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, January 15, 2001, page 5A
DOLORES ESCOBEDO-------WEST LIBERTY, IOWA. Dolores Escobedo, 77, died Saturday at the Simpson Memorial Home in West Liberty following a short illness. Services will be Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in West Liberty. The Rev. Ed O'Melia will officiate. Burial will be at the Oak Ridge Cemetery. Mrs. Escobedo was born Sept. 20, 1923 in Oregano, Coahuila Mexico, the daughter of Jose and Juana Martel Rivas. She lived in West Liberty for 27 years. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in West Liberty. Survivors include two sons, Jesus Escobedo and his wife Leticia of West Liberty and Raymundo Escobedo, Jr, and his wife Angelica, of Del Rio; three daughters, Ignacia Cadena and her husband Wiston, San Juana Garcia and her husband Fidel and, Aurora Lopez and her husband Delfino, all of West Liberty; a daughter-in-law, Olga Escobedo of West Liberty; two brothers, Raul Rivas of Bracketville, Texas and Miguel Rivas of West Liberty; 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and a son, Pedro.
p>Name: JOHN Lloyd ESMOIL
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 13, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in ink; Jan 30, 1961)
John Lloyd ESMOIL, 80, died today at his home in Bloomington Township, after an illness of several months. Born Jan. 5, 1881, in Louisa county, the son of Peter A. and Elizabeth McCONNAHA-ESMOIL, he had lived most of his life in Bloomington Twp. He was married Jan 23, 1907, at Muscatine, to Jessie TOYNE. He was a member of Spangler Methodist church, and Ionic Lodge A.F.& A.M. at Atalissa. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Jessie ESMOIL; two sons, Lyall L. ESMOIL and Stuart O. ESMOIL, both of Bloomington Twp., one sister, Mrs. Willis BARDEN of Haxtun, Colo., six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and one bother. Funeral services will be held Thursday at the George M. Wittich funeral home.----------- (written in ink; Feb. 2, 1961)--------Funeral services for J. Lloyd ESMOIL were held Thursday at the George M. Wittich funeral home. Rev. Stanley Kennedy officiated. Flower attendants were Mrs. Harry Hausman, Mrs. Harold Hausman, Mrs. Marvel Satterthwaite and Mrs. Ruth McCONNAHA. Pallbearers were Earl Lindle, George Van Dam, George Webb, Arthur TOYNE, Glen TOYNE and Ellsworth Satterthwaite. Interment was at Greenwood cemetery.
Name: ANNA M. ESSEX
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Sunday, August 24, 2003 6:49 PM
Source of Obituary:"Quad-City Times", Davenport, Iowa, Friday, October 14, 1994
JACKSONVILLE, TEXAS---- Services for Anna M. Essex, 86, of Jacksonville, formerly of Davenport and Muscatine, Iowa, will be held today at Jarratt Cemetery. Mrs. Essex died Wednesday at Mesquite Hospital. Boren-Conner Funeral Homes, Jacksonville, is in charge of arrangements. Anna Mae Bennett was married to Sherwood Essex for more than 50 years. He preceded her in death. Survivors include a daughter, Charlene (Mrs. John) White, sons Sherwood C. Jacksonville, and Robert J. and Leonard, both of Dallas; 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; several great-graet-grandchildren, and a sister, Mary Margaret Anderson, Davenport. Mrs. Essex also was preceded in death by a son John.
Name: CLYDE ESSEX
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Friday, February 8, 2002 9:25 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, April 25, 1984
Clyde Essex------ West Liberty- Clyde Essex 79, West Liberty died Suddenly Tuesday morning after being admitted to Muscatine General Hospital following a heart attack. Services will be held Friday at the Snider Funeral Home. The Rev. Frank Greenwood will officiate. Burial will be in the Oak Ridge Cemetery. The son of James E. and Edna Armstrong Essex he was born April 8, 1906 in Muscatine County. He married Margaret Arnold on July 23, 1933. She died in 1983. Mr. Essex had worked as an auto mechanic most of his life and had recently owned and operated Essex Greenhouse in West Liberty. Survivors include three sons, Duane of Des Moines, Wendell of Bettendorf, and William of Muscatine, two daughters Mrs. Darlene Adams of Muscatine and Mrs. Deanna Templeman of Arvada Colorado, 15 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Name: DENNIS EDWARD ESSEX
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Sunday, February 10, 2002 7:17 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, January 10, 1992, page 5
Dennis Essex----- Dennis Edward Essex 44, 132 Sheridan St. died Thursday evening, Jan. 9, 1992 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Iowa City. Graveside services will be Monday, Jan. 13 at Greenwood Cemetery, Military rites will be conducted by the American Legion, VFW and World War 1 Barracks. Arrangements are under the direction of the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home. Mr. Essex was born April 21, 1947 in Muscatine, a son of Edward Lincoln and Ida Mae Eisele Essex. a. He was a life resident of the area. He was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War era. He was an auto body worker for 10 years in the area. Survivors include two brothers Gerald Essex of Muscatine and Randy Essex of Omaha Neb; two sisters Mrs. Chuck (Beverly) Salyars of Clinton, and Donna Eggers of Muscatine. His parents preceded him in death.
Name: MRS. DORTHY L. ESSEX
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Wednesday, November 24, 2004 4:49 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, December, 1963
Mrs. Dorthy L. Essex, 49, Route 1 Wilton died at her home at 7:55 p.m. Monday after an extended illness. Funeral services will be held Thursday at the Sweetland Methodist church. The Rev. Leland Enke assisted by the Rev. Walter Sieck, Sigourney will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park cemetery. The body will be taken from the George M. Wittich funeral home to the church at noon on Thursday. The daughter of Roy and Carrie Meyers Cochran, Mrs. Essex was born Jan. 20, 1914, in Lake township. She resided in the area all of her life. Dec. 12, 1931 she was married at Morrison Illinois to Ralph L. Essex. She was a member of the Sweetland Methodist church and a charter member of the Women's Society for Christian Service. Surviving are her husband, one son Melvin of Atbdrnett, two daughters Mrs. Beverly Miller of Davenport and Mrs. Albert Watson of Cedar Rapids, two brothers Loran and Robert Cochran of Muscatine, four sisters Mrs. Syphrit, Mrs. Arthur LaRue, Mrs. Louis Gray and Mrs. Hubert Mathes all of Muscatine and 11 grandchildren. Her parents, two brothers and one sister are dead. ----Research Source June Welsch
Name: EDITH (MCGILL) ESSEX
Submitted by: Al Harker
Date Submitted: Sunday, May 22, 2005 12:24 PM
Source of Obituary: "Quad-City Times", Davenport, Iowa, May 19, 2005
Edith McGill -Essex, 88, of Muscatine, Iowa, died Wednesday, May 18, 2005, at her home. Funeral service will be Friday, May 20, 2005, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. Reverend Ted Landers of Calvary Church will officiate. An honorary bearer will be Susan Morris. Casket bearers will be John Crook Jr., Ace Morris, Earl McGill, Rick McGill, Gerald Essex and Brian Yerington. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Edith was born June 17, 1916, in Grandview, the daughter of John Lee and Jesse Belle Anthony McGill. She married Robert L. "Bob" Essex on March 2, 1935, in Muscatine. He preceded her in death. She worked at H.J. Heinz and the Ceylon Plant in Muscatine. She was a member of the Lady Auxiliary of the Moose Lodge. Survivors include one son, Robert John Essex, and special friend, Pam, of Tumwater, Washington; two daughters, Patricia Jean Duffield, and husband, Myles, of Clovis, New Mexico, and Karen Lee Crook, and husband, John, of Muscatine; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Edith was preceded in death by her parents, her husband in 1992, one sister and three brothers.
Name: EDWARD L. ESSEX
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Sunday, February 10, 2002 7:17 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, March, 1972
Edward L. Essex---- Funeral services for Edward L. Essex 58 will be conducted Monday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home Rev. J. Paul Stevens will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery. Mr. Essex 918 E. 7th St. died at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Muscatine General Hospital following a two year illness. A life resident of Muscatine, he was born here on June 23, 1913 as the son of Leon and Pearl Harker Essex, Ida May Eisele became his wife on Nov. 12, 1938 in Muscatine, He was a member of the Otterbein United Methodist Church and the Moose. He was employed as a security guard. Surviving are his wife three sons Dennis E., Gerald D., Randy L., all of Muscatine, two daughters Mrs. Beverly Bender, Mrs. Donna Eggers both of Muscatine, two brothers Hilbert Essex of Kansas City Missouri, Robert Essex of Muscatine, one sister Mrs. Ralph (Viola) TeStrake of Muscatine and 4 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Name: EXIRA ESSEX
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Wednesday, November 24, 2004 4:50 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, April 17, 1915
MRS. JOSEPH ESSEX DIES AT AGE OF 64 ------------------- WIFE OF BLOOMINGTON TWP. FARMER SUCCUMBS --------------- Death Follows Protracted Illness Funeral to Be Held at Spangler's Chapel Tomorrow --------------------------- Mrs. Exira Essex, the wife of Joseph Essex of Bloomington township passed away at her home about 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon as the result of a protracted illness. Mrs. Essex underwent an operation in December and her condition had been considered serious since that time. Mrs. Essex was born in Rock Island county, Illinois, and was 64 years of age on March 12. She was a resident of Muscatine county for 15 years or more and was well and favorably know to many residents. She was a member of the Muscatine branch of the Fraternal Bankers Reserve. The deceased is survived by her husband and four children, Fred Essex of Tender, Neb., Mrs. Gertrude Malone, Mrs. Adda Bridges and James Essex of Bloomington township. The funeral is announced to be held from Spangler's Chapel Saturday morning, interment to take place at the Essex cemetery in Illinois, which is about five miles from this city. ----Submitters' Notes; she died April 15, 1915.--- On her marriage record in Muscatine IA said she was the daughter of Mary J. Asa and David Hood. I firmly believe that Mary's name was Nancy Jane Asa.---- I have a copy of her marriage record and it had her name spelt Exeina B. Hood and Joseph Essex.----- 1870 Drury Township, Rock Island County, Illinois; enumerated 9 June 1879 George Simmons 40 carpenter born NY; Augusta 33 born IN; Flora M. 12 born IL; Dora 9 born IL; Oral G. 3 born IL; Alma 9 months borh IL; Exira Hood 17 domestic born IL.
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Submitted by: Bev Gerdts
Date Submitted: November 15, 2011
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, IA., Friday April 16, 1915
Mrs. Exira Essex, the wife of Joseph Essex, of Bloomington Township, passed away at her home about 5 o’clock yesterday afternoon as the result of a protracted illness. Mrs. Essex was born in Rock Island Co, Ill and was 64 years of age on March 12. The deceased is survived by her husband and four children- Fred Essex of Tender, Neb; Mrs. Gertrude Malone, Mrs. Adda Bridges and James Essex all of Bloomington Township. The funeral is announced to be held from the Spangler’s Chapel at 10 o’clock Saturday morning. Internment to take place at the Essex cemetery in Ill., which is about five miles from this city.
Name: GEORGE WILLIAM ESSEX
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Friday, February 8, 2002 9:25 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, January, 1933
Essex Rites Are Held at Chapel Here Wednesday----- Funeral services for George William Essex who died Monday were conducted Wednesday at the Meyers Funeral Home by the Rev. Ira Hawley, pastor of the United Brethren church. Burial was in the Essex cemetery in Illinois. Mr. Essex was born in Rock Island County Illinois April 22, 1949 the eldest child of James and Elizabeth Essex. He married Susan Troxel in 1867 and a son and a daughter were born to them. Timothy who died about a year ago and the daughter who died many years ago. Mrs. Essex also preceded him in death. Mr. Essex was a painter and paper hanger by trade and during the past 10 years had manufactured three violins by hand. He made his home at 322 1/2 East Second street for more than 20 years. About four years ago his health failed and he went to make his home with his nephew J. W. Lewis. About a year ago he went to the county home and resided there until his death. Surviving are one brother Joseph Essex and two sisters Mrs. James Troxel of Muscatine and Mrs. Clarence Hendrex of Nichols. Three grandchildren and three great grandchildren also survive.
Name: HAROLD V. ESSEX
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Wednesday, November 24, 2004 4:53 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, August, 1969
Harold V. Essex---- Harold V. Essex 68, 301 1/2 E. Second Street died this morning at 5:15 at the Hershey Convalescent home after an extended illness. Funeral services will be held at the George Wittich Funeral Home. Rev. J. Paul Scevens will officiate and burial will be in Greenwood cemetery. Born April 5, 1901 at Muscatine, he was the son of Timothy and Grace Baker Essex and was a life resident of Muscatine. Mr. Essex was a member of the Moose Lodge and formerly operated the Blue Eagle tavern. He was divorced. Survivors include three daughters Mrs. Archie (Vivian) Bloomer, Mrs. Howard (Betty) Smith of Muscatine, Mrs. Robert (Hazel) Jaynes of Glenarm Illinois, and one sister Mrs. Hazel Stebbins of Davenport. Also six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.------Submitters' Notes: Source; Muscatine County, IA, m/record he was 20 when he married Beatrice Flood and he was 42 when he married Vera Krider. Research Source: June Welsch
Name: HAYDEN ESSEX
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Wednesday, November 24, 2004 4:51 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, March 15, 1933
Final Rites for Hayden Essex, 35, Set for Tuesday ---------------- Funeral rites for Hayden Essex 35, Muscatine resident who died at 6:45 p.m. Saturday at Niles Michigan where he had been employed for the past month will be conducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Fairbanks Home for Funerals. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery. Death followed a brief illness with heart trouble. Mr. Essex was born in Muscatine Jan. 10, 1903 the son of Timothy and Grace Dougherty Essex. He married Grace Cooke on May 23, 1922. Surviving are his wife a daughter Shirley Mae 14, a sister Mrs. Hazel Teeple of Muscatine and one brother Harold Essex of Detroit Michigan. Mrs. Essex is accompanying her husband's body back to Muscatine.-----Submitters' Notes: Ref; Muscatine County, IA m/rec he was 34 when he married Grace H. Pittman. Research Source: June Welsch
Name: HENRY T. ESSEX
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Wednesday, September 16, 2003 8:08 PM
Source of Obituary:"QUAD-CITY TIMES", Davenport, Iowa, Sunday, November 11, 1984
Henry Essex---- Henry T. Essex, 65, of 329 Oak St. Davenport, died Saturday at Mercy Hospital after a brief illness. Services will be Tuesday at Grace Methodist Church, Davenport. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park. Visitation is at the Runge Mortuary today. Memorials may be made to the church, of which he was a member. He retired in 1974 as an electroplater supervisor for the Rock Island Arsenal, where he had been employed 33 years. He later retired in 1984 as a school crossing guard for the Davenport school system. Mr. Essex married Jean Amy Kuder in 1946 in Corydon, Iowa. He was a trustee of the church; a member of Davenport A.F. & A.M. 37; Plus 60 club; and the Grace Senior Citizens. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Connie Hanson, Davenport; a son, Thomas George, Des Moines; three grandchildren; and sisters, Ethel Delles, East Moline, and Mrs. Henry (Fern) Keding, Davenport.
Name: IDA M. ESSEX
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Friday, February 8, 2002 925 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, October, 15, 1979
Ida Essex---- Ida M. Essex, 57, died today in her home at 918 E. 7th St. Services will be held Saturday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Ida Essex was born Feb. 4, 1922, in Muscatine, the daughter of Eli and Ida Brior Eisle. She was a life resident of the Muscatine area. Her marriage to Edward L. Essex, took place Nov. 12, 1938 in Muscatine. She was a member of Musserville United Methodist Church and had worked at Cohn's News Stand for seven years (two as manager). Survivors include three sons, Dennis at home, Gerald and Randy both of Muscatine, two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Beverly) Salyars, and Donna Agers (Should be Eggers), both of Muscatine; five grandchildren; one brother Eddie Eisle of Muscatine; one step brother Ralph Starkweather of Muscatine; two sisters, Mrs. Eldon (Elizabeth) Beverlin of Illinois City and Mrs. Lauren (Nona) Jarrett of Muscatine; and one step-sister Anna Starkweather of Muscatine. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.
Name: JAMES ESSEX
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Sunday, February 10, 2002 7:17 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, January, 1948
James Essex, 69, Succumbs After Lengthy Illness------ James Emerson Essex 69, died at his home on rural route No. 6 at 7 p. m. Friday following an extended Illinois. Mr. Essex was born in Drury Township, Illinois; the son of Joseph and Exira B. Hood Essex on Nov. 20, 1878. He married Sarah Annetta Armstrong on March 13, 1902 at Summitt Iowa. Mr. Essex was a member of the Bloomington Friends church. Surviving are his wife, two sons Clyde Essex of Atalissa, and Ralph Essex, Letts; two daughters Mrs. John D. Bierman and Mrs. Edward Gillmore both of Muscatine, one brother Fred Essex, Macy Nebraska, two sisters Gertrude Maylone and Abbie Bridge both of this city 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, one daughter and several brothers and sisters. The body is at the George M. Wittich Funeral Home and services will be conducted there Monday by the Rev. Walter Sieck, pastor of the Musserville Methodist church. Interment will be in the Bloomington Friends Cemetery.
Name: JOHN RILEY ESSEX
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Wednesday, November 24, 2004 4:54 PM
Source of Obituary:"JACKSONVILLE DAILY PROGRESS", Jacksonville, Texas, July 25, 1993, page 3
John Riley Essex Graveside services for John Riley Essex, 64, Jacksonville, will be Sunday in Jarratt Cemetery with the Rev. Randle Ford officiating, under direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Jacksonville. Mr. Essex died Saturday at his home. He was born in Iowa, had lived in Jacksonville 20 years, was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Baptist church and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 3984. He is survived by his mother Mrs. Anne Mae Essex of Dallas; three brothers, Sherwood Essex of Jacksonville, Robert James Essex of Dallas and Lenard Essex of Alabama; one sister Charlene White of Lake Palestine and nieces.-----Submitters' Notes: Ref; Muscatine County, Iowa, b/cer, m/cer. He married Jean 3 times first June 18, 1946, second February 25, 1948, third Jan 31, 1949. Research Source: June Welsch
Name: JOSEPH S. ESSEX
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Sunday, February 10, 2002 7:17 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, October 8, 1943
Death Summons Joseph Essex, Aged 92 years ---------------- Joseph S. Essex age 92 retired farmer died 11:45 p.m. Thursday at the home of his daughter Mrs. Herman Bridge 1155 Iowa Ave, with whom he made his home. He had been ill for 10 days. The son of James A. and Elizabeth Essex he was born in Rock Island County Illinois on Oct. 30, 1850 and married Exira Hood in Rock Island County, Illinois. He had been a resident of Muscatine County for 60 years. Mr. Essex was a member of the Bloomington Friends Church. Surviving are his sons Fred S. Essex of Macy Nebraska and James E. Essex of Muscatine, two daughters Mrs. Gertrude Malone and Mrs. Herman Bridge both of Muscatine, 16 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren. His parents, wife, two daughters and one son preceded him in death. The body is at the George M. Wittach funeral home. Rev. Guilford of the Bloomington Friends Church Burial will be in the Bloomington Cemetery.
Name: KEVIN ROBERT ESSEX
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Wednesday, November 24, 2004 4:55 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, June, 1966
2-Year Old Muscatine Boy Killed by Auto---- Kevin Robert, 2 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood Essex, Jr. was struck and killed by an automobile in front of the Essex home on highway 61, eight miles east of Muscatine at 4:35 p.m. Friday. The child ran onto the highway in front of the west-bound car driven by Leroy K. Fuhlman, 42, route 2. The third traffic fatality in Muscatine county in two days, the boy was pronounced dead on arrival at Muscatine General hospital. Fuhlman was returning home from work in the Quad-Cities with three other men as passengers. He told Deputy Sheriff Charlie Whisler he was traveling about 60 miles an hour before he saw the boy and braked the car in a futile attempt to miss him. The Essex family had moved into the house, located a short distance east of the intersection with county road P, only two days earlier. The family, consisting of several children had been living at Ripley trailer court, closer to Muscatine. Whisler, said the boy was alone when he darted up onto the highway from a roadside ditch and into the path of the car. Passengers with Fuhlman were Hurschell Symmonds, 1805 Isett avenue, Kenneth Butler, 406 Jackson street, and Richard Hamilton, 1525 1/2 First avenue. Another eyewitness was Marvin Smith, route 1, Burlington who driving behind Fuhlman and saw the boy run in front of the car. Kevin Robert Essex was born Sept. 27, 1963 at Iowa City, the son of Sherwood and Ara Irene Young Essex. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sisters, Charlotte Ann and Cherri Lynn, two brothers Steven Dale and Sherwood Lyle; the maternal grandparents and the paternal grandparents. The body was taken to Fairbanks home for funerals in Muscatine. It is being shipped by air to the Wallace funeral home at Rusk Texas where services are pending.-----Submitters' Notes: Ref; Muscatine County, Iowa, d/cer. Research Source: June Welsch
Name: LEON LEROY ESSEX
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Wednesday, November 24, 2004 4:57 PM
Source of Obituary:"DAVENPORT DEMOCRAT", Davenport, Iowa, Tuesday, April 12, 1932, page 15
LEON L. ESSEX--- FUNERAL HELD ------------- Muscatine, Ia., April 12,--Funeral services were conducted this afternoon at the Fairbanks Home for Funerals for Leon Leroy Essex, 44, who died at the Muscatine county home late Saturday night. Services were conducted by the Rev. Ira B. Hawley of the United Brethren church. Burial was at the Essex cemetery. Mr. Essex was born in Rock Island county May 8, 1888, the son of Wiley and Matilda Davidson Essex. He married Pearl Harker 21 years ago. Mr. Essex had made his home in Muscatine for about 34 years. Surviving are his widow; two sons, Robert and Edward Essex both of Muscatine; two brothers, Eli Essex of Davenport and William Essex who lives in Iowa; one sister, Mrs. Sadie Brewer, Fairport; and one half-brother, Oliver Terry, of Muscatine. Burial: Essex Cemetery, Drury Township, Rock Island County, Illinois -----Additional info from submitter: Ref; Muscatine County, Iowa, m/cer, d/cer. His age at next birthday was 24 and Pearl was 24 when they got married.--- 1910 Muscatine, Muscatine County, IA, census taken 20 April 1910; Lenn Essick 28 born IA factory worker, both parents born IA; Pearl 24 wife born IA both parents born IA, she had 2 children but only named one; Earl son 4 born IA.---- 1930 Bloomington Township, Muscatine County IA; Leroy Essex 40 divorced born IA.
Name: MRS. MARGARET OLA ESSEX
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Wednesday, November 24, 2004 4:57 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, March, 1983
Margaret Essex---- West Liberty-Mrs. Margaret Ola Essex 67 Atalissa died Wednesday evening at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, following a brief illness. Services will be held Saturday at the Snider Funeral Home. The Rev. Frank Greenwood will officiate. Burial will be in the Oak Ridge Cemetery. The daughter of William and Margaret Arnold she was born Aug. 31, 1915 in Atalissa. Her marriage to Clyde Essex took place on July 23, 1933. She had worked at Spurgeons in Muscatine for many years. Survivors include her husband three sons Duane of Des Moines, Wendell of Bettendorf and William of Muscatine, two daughters Mrs. Darlene Adams of Muscatine, and Mrs. Ronald (Deanna) Templeman of Arvada Colorado. 15 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, two brothers George Arnold of Evansville Wisconsin, and Virgil Arnold of Muscatine, and one sister Mrs. Gretchen Smith of Solon.----- Research Source: June Welsch
Name: RALPH L. ESSEX
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Wednesday, November 24, 2004 4:59 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, February, 1965
Ralph L. Essex---- Ralph L. Essex 57, route 1, Wilton, collapsed while driving his car in Bettendorf, Monday and was pronounced dead at St. Like's hospital at 12:40 p.m. Funeral services will be held Thursday at the Sweetland Methodist Church. The Revs. Leland Enke and Walter Sieck will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park cemetery. Friends may call at the George M. Wittich funeral home until Thursday morning, when the body will be removed to the Sweetland church. Mr. Essex was driving south on 14th street in Bettendorf and was attempting a turn into Grant street when he collapsed. The car stopped after crossing a vacant lot and striking a garage at 1116 14th street. The son of James E. and Sarah A. Armstrong Essex, he was born Jan. 13, 1908 in Muscatine. He was a farmer, a member of the Farm Bureau and was treasurer of the Sweetland church for a number of years. He was Married Dec. 12, 1931 at Morrison Illinois to Dorthy L. Cochran. His wife father one brother and one sister are dead. Surviving are a son Melvin R. Essex of Coggon Iowa, two daughters Mrs. Larry (Beverly) Hoeck of Davenport, and Mrs. Albert (Marilyn) Watson of Cedar Rapids, one brother Clyde E. Essex of Atalissa, two sisters Mrs. Frank E. Anson Sr. of Muscatine, and Mrs. P. Lucille Gilmore of Muscatine, and his mother Mrs. Sarah Essex of Muscatine and 11 grandchildren. ----Research Source: June Welsch
Name: ROBERT KEVIN ESSEX
Submitted by: Al Harker
Date Submitted: Tuesday, August 1, 2006
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, June, 1966
ROBERT KEVIN ESSEX----- 2-Year Old Muscatine Boy Killed by Auto.-----Kevin Robert, 2 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood Chester Essex, Jr. was struck and killed by an automobile in front of the Essex home on highway 61, eight miles east of Muscatine at 4:35 p.m. Friday. The child ran onto the highway in front of the west-bound car driven by Leroy K. Fuhlman, 42, route 2. The third traffic fatality in Muscatine county in two days, the boy was pronounced dead on arrival at Muscatine General hospital. Fuhlman was returning home from work in the Quad-Cities with three other men as passengers. He told Deputy Sheriff Charlie Whisler he was traveling about 60 miles an hour before he saw the boy and braked the car in a futile attempt to miss him. The Essex family had moved into the house, located a short distance east of the intersection with county road P, only two days earlier. The family, consisting of several children had been living at Ripley trailer court, closer to Muscatine. Whisler, said the boy was alone when he darted up onto the highway from a roadside ditch and into the path of the car. Passengers with Fuhlman were Hurschell Symmonds, 1805 Isett avenue, Kenneth Butler, 406 Jackson street, and Richard Hamilton, 1525 1/2 First avenue. Another eyewitness was Marvin Smith, route 1, Burlington who driving behind Fuhlman and saw the boy run in front of the car. Kevin Robert Essex was born Sept. 27, 1963 at Iowa City, the son of Sherwood and Ara Irene Young Essex. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sisters, Charlotte Ann and Cherri Lynn, two brothers Steven Dale and Sherwood Lyle; the maternal grandparents and the paternal grandparents. The body was taken to Fairbanks home for funerals in Muscatine. It is being shipped by air to the Wallace funeral home at Rusk Texas where services are pending.----- parents; SHERWOOD CHESTER and ARA 'DOLLY" YOUNG----- grand parents; SHERWOOD HENRY and ANNA MAY BENNETT------ great grrand; PEARL MYRLE HARKER and JAMES HENRY ESSEX----- GG grand ALFRED LINCOLN HARKER 1 and EMMA H FISHER
Name: ROBERT L. "BOB" ESSEX
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Wednesday, November 24, 2004 5:00 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, December, 1992
Robert L. "Bob" Essex, 82, of 800 Wicher St. died Tuesday evening, Dec. 8, 1992 at Bethesda Care Center. Services will be Saturday, Dec. 12 at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home, the Rev. Robert Ahlstrom chaplain at Lutheran Homes will officiate, Pallbearers will be Rick Duffield, Steven Duffield, Bradley Duffield, Gregory Duffield, Gerald Essex and Bobby Delveau. Honorary pallbearers will be John Crook Jr., Leo Yerington, Jack Delveau, Rick McGill, Earl McGill and Chuck McGill. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Essex was born Nov. 8, 1910 in Muscatine, a son of Lee and Pearl Harker Essex. He married Edith McGill on March 2, 1935 in Muscatine. Survivors include his wife Edith a son Robert John Essex of Olympia Washington, two daughters Patricia Jean Duffield of Clovis NM, and Karen Lee Crook of Muscatine, 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister Viola TeStrake and 2 brothers Edward and Hilbert. He was a former member of the Moose Lodge, where he was a member of the award winning debate team. He worked at Grain Processing Corporation for 27 years before retiring. He then worked for Krieger Motors for 11 years. He enjoyed fishing, traveling and his grandchildren.------Submitters' Notes: Ref; Muscatine County, Iowa b/cer, m/cer. he was 25 when he married Edith. Research Source: June Welsch
Name: MRS. SUSAN ESSEX
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Friday, February 8, 2002 925 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, May 30 or 31, 1911
South End Woman Dies At Old Age ---------------------- Mrs. Susan EsSex Passes Away At Home Of Son. ------------- Body To Be Taken To Her Former Home In Illinois City Where Burial Will Take Place. --------------------- Mrs. Susan Esex 81 years old, died at the home of her son, 1410 Nebraska street last evening at 8 o'clock. She had been ill for about three months, death being due to heart trouble and senility. She had been a resident of South Muscatine for about a year, coming here with her son from Illinois City. The body will be taken to her former home tomorrow morning, where the funeral will take place in the afternoon. It was her last request that she be buried in her own plot in Illinois City. Mrs. Esex was born in Indiana in 1830. Her husband died from wounds received in the civil war while fighting with a union regiment. She leaves an only child to survive her; John Crabtree at whose home she succumbed. A brother Charles Crabtree, resides in Illinois City and a sister Mrs. Ellen Simmons of Andalusia Illinois.
Name: SARAH A. ESSEX
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Sunday, February 10, 2002 7:17 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, July, 1966
Sarah A. Essex---- Sarah A. Essex 84 died at 4:40 p. m. Wednesday at Muscatine General Hospital. She had resided at 115 Brook St. The former Sarah Armstrong was born January 16, 1882 in Ohio and had resided most of her life in Muscatine. She married James E. Essex March 13, 1902 at Summitt Iowa. She was a member of the Musserville Methodist church and W.C.T.U. She is survived by one son Clyde Essex of Atalissa, a daughter Mrs. Frank (Gladys) Anson Sr. of Muscatine and 11 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Her husband two sons, two daughters, and several brothers and sisters preceded her in death. Her husband, two sons, two daughters, and several brothers and sisters preceded her in death. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at the George M. Wittich Funeral home. The Rev. T. Ray Crews will officiate. Burial will be in the Bloomington Friends Cemetery.
Name: SHERWOOD HENRY ESSEX
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Sunday, February 10, 2002 7:17 PM
Source of Obituary:"JACKSONVILLE DAILY PROGRESS", Jacksonville, Texas, May 4, 1976, page 2
Sherwood Henry Essex, 68, of Jacksonville died at 2:45 a.m Tuesday in a Jacksonville hospital after a sudden illness. The funeral will be Thursday in the Thompson Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Essex had lived in Jacksonville two years. He was a veteran of World War II, a member of the Baptist church and a retired mechanic. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Anna Mae Essex, Jacksonville, four sons Sherwood C., Robert J., Leonard J., all of Jacksonville, and John R. Essex; one daughter Mrs. Charlene A. White, Jacksonville; one brother Henry Essex of Davenport Iowa, two sisters Mrs. Ethel Delles of E. Silbas Illinois and Mrs. Fern Keding of Davenport Iowa, 21 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Grandsons will be pallbearers.
Name: SHERWOOD LYLE ESSEX
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Sunday, February 10, 2002 7:17 PM
Source of Obituary:"JACKSONVILLE DAILY PROGRESS", Jacksonville, Texas, September 27, 1976, page 1
Murder charges are filed---- Charges of murder have been filed against a Jacksonville man in the shooting death of Sherwood Lyle Essex 24, of Tyler and formerly of Jacksonville, at 6:02 p.m. Saturday, according to Jacksonville Police Chief Archie Cook. James Jones 20, of 315 Brookside Dr. was arraigned Sunday before C. L. England, justice of the Precinct 6, on murder charges filed Saturday by the Jacksonville Police Department. England set bond at $10,000. Jones has been transferred to the county jail Rusk. The incident occurred according to Cook, when Essex went to Jones' residence and allegedly demanded a 20 gauge shotgun and $30. in return for an automobile part Essex allegedly claimed was no good. When an argument apparently began outside the Jones residence during the incident. Jone's allegedly went inside his home, returned with the shotgun and shot Essex, according to a witness who was not identified by the police department. Essex was pronounced dead on arrival at a Jacksonville hospital. The incident is being investigated by police Sgt. Orval Ray Grimes and patrolmen Alton Baldwin, Danny Garrett and Bobby Pierce. Graveside services for Essex were Monday in the Jarratt Cemetery with the Rev. T. A. Taylor and the Rev. Bobby Culpepper officiating. Arrangements were under direction of Renfro-Falcon Funeral Home. Mr. Essex had lived in the Tyler area one year, moving there from Muscatine, Iowa. Survivors include his widow Margie Essex, Tyler; one son Chad Lyle Essex, Tyler; his parents Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood Essex, Jacksonville; grandparents Mrs. Anna Essex, Jacksonville, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Young, Rusk, three sisters Mrs. Lou Ann Stetcher, Davenport Iowa, Mrs. Charlene Pritchett, California and Miss Sherann Essex, Jacksonville, two brothers Pfc. Steven Essex U. S. Marines and Bryan Keith Essex, Jacksonville. Pallbearers were Kenneth Messick, Billy Shields, Glenn McQuistan, Bobby Essex, David Shields, and John White, Jr.
Name: TIMOTHY T. ESSEX
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Friday, February 8, 2002 925 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, October 13, 1931
Timothy Essex Taken by Death --------------------- Lifelong Resident of City Succumbs at Hospital After Short Illness ------------------- Timothy T. Essex 51, lifelong resident of Muscatine, died at Hershey hospital at 9 o'clock Monday Night after an illness of three weeks with heart disease. Mr. Essex was born in Muscatine, May 12, 1881, the son of George and Elizabeth Essex. He married Grace Dougherty here in 1899. He was a member of the Moose lodge and had been employed by Haynes and Pace. Surviving are his father; one daughter Mrs. Hazel Teeple; two sons, Harold and Hayden Essex all of Muscatine. Funeral services will be conducted at the Fairbanks Home for Funerals Wednesday afternoon by the Rev. Ira Hawley, pastor of the United Brethren church. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery.----- Taken from the Muscatine Iowa Journal Wed. Oct 14, 1931----- Pallbearers were T. B. Truempy, Don Fullerton, Edwin Heise, Louis Lang, Albert Diercks and Harry Walker. Flower attendants were Gladys Truempy, Myrtle Cassidy and Mrs. J. L. Young.-----Additional info from submitter:----He was in the 1900 Muscatine County Census---- Timothy Essex 21 born IA married 2 years; Grace 17 born Iowa she had 1 child and one still living, Baby female born May 1899 in Iowa.----- Ref; Muscatine County Iowa m/records he was 37 when he married Bessie Young and it was his second marriage and his father was George Essex and mother Sue Truxel.----- He was in the 1910 Muscatine County Census---- Tim T. Essex 30 born Illinois and both parents born IL, married 12 years, Grace M. wife 28 born Iowa and both parents born VA, had 3 children and 3 still living. Hazel M. daughter 10 born Iowa, Harold H. son 9 born Iowa, Haden V. son 7 born Iowa.----- His d/records said he was 52 years and 5 months.
Name: FLORENCE ESTABROOK
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Friday, February 8, 2002 925 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, July 3, 1984, page 2
Florence Estabrook----- Florence W. Estabrook 79, 2317 Isett Ave., died Monday evening at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City. Services will be held at Friday at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home. The Rev. Harlan Babcock, pastor of the Letts United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in the Illinois City, Illinois Cemetery. The daughter of Alva and Mary Hayes Howard she was born Oct. 1, 1904 in Rock Island County, Illinois. She was a life resident of this area. Her marriage to William Robert Estabrook took place in 1922 in Illinois City. She was a member of Musserville United Methodist Church, Mrs. Estabrook had worked at the Hawkeye Button Company for many years. Survivors include two sons Lester and Ivan both of Muscatine Iowa, 12 grandchildren 15 great grandchildren, 3 brothers Laurence, Wesley, and Kenneth Howard of Muscatine and one sister Mrs. Laura Lessman of Moline Illinois. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1974 and one brother.---- Taken from the Muscatine Iowa Journal July 7, 1984----- Florence Estabrook---- Funeral services for Florence Estabrook 79, were held Friday at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home. The Rev. Harlan Babcock officiated. Mrs. Florence Hetzler was the organist. Pallbearers were Donald Howard, Denny Howard, William Howard, Bob Howard, Kenny Wayne Howard and Gary Howard. Burial was at the Illinois City Cemetery. Mrs. Estabrook died July 2 at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City.
Name: IVAN L. ESTABROOK
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 9:12 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, January 12, 2005, page 5A
Ivan Estabrook------ COLUMBUS JUNCTION, Iowa - Ivan L. Estabrook, 79, Columbus Junction, died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005, at Lutheran Homes, Muscatine. Chaplain Vicki Pederson will officiate the services. Casket bearers are Donald Bishop, Ronnie Estabrook, Harry Estabrook, Michael Bishop, Steve Bishop, Charlie Charlier and Larry Gasaway. Burial will be at Illinois City Cemetery with military rites by the combined units of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1565 and the American Legion Post 27. Mr. Estabrook was born Nov. 17, 1925, in Muscatine, the son of William R. and Florence W. Howard Estabrook. He married Phyllis D. Bishop Jan. 21, 1968, in Rock Island, Ill. He was a life-long resident of the Muscatine area. He served with the U.S. Navy Armed Guard during World War II. He was employed for many years at Star-Kist, Bendix Corp. in Davenport and Roaches Sash and Door. As a young man, he enjoyed cars and hunting and fishing with his buddies. Later in life he enjoyed his retirement on the farm with his gardening, his dog, Western movies and making cassettes from old records. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Larry Estabrook and wife Sandi of Fulton, Mo., and Randy Estabrook and wife Brenda of Mitchellville; three daughters, Juanita Gasaway and husband Larry and Patricia Hudson, all of Muscatine, and Kristin Smith and husband Bryan of Nichols; 18 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Lester Estabrook; and one granddaughter.
Name: MAXINE V. ESTABROOK
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date submitted: Sept. 12, 2007
Source of Obituary: “THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, June 10, 2006
Maxine V. Estabrook, 82, Muscatine, died Friday, June 9, 2006, at Unity Hospital following a brief illness. Services will be Tuesday, June 13, the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Home for Funeral and Cremation Services.--- Casket bearers will be Matt Estabrook, Tory Moyer, Jim Warren, Thomas Tabor, Tom Ash, Larry Estabrook and John Hidlebaugh. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.--- Mrs. Estabrook was born April 3, 1924, in Louisa County, the daughter of Harry A. and Irene B. (Taylor) Hidlebaugh.She married Lester Estabrook May 4, 1946, in Muscatine.---She retired from Thatcher's Plastics after many years of service.--- She will be deeply missed by her two sons, Ronald Estabrook and his wife, Debi, of Marshalltown, Iowa and Harry (Skeeter) Estabrook and his wife, Martha of Muscatine; 10 grandchildren, Jennifer Estabrook, Staci Moyer and her husband, Tory, Matt Estabrook and his wife, Cristy, Robert Estabrook, Brandi Ash and her husband, Tom, Tammy Jones and her husband, Tom, Rebecca Nichols and her husband, Virgil, Belinda Kirk, Crystal Henry and Robert L. Wolfe; 18 great-greadchildren; 3 sisters, Norie Wilson, Helen (Sis) Lichtenwald and Mary F. Schultz; one sister-in-law, Thelma Hidlebaugh and several nieces and nephews.---She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Lester (Breezy); one son, Roger Estabrook and two brothers, Harry (Pink) Hidlebaugh and John (Jack) Hidlebaugh.
Name: R. RUTH ESTABROOK
Submitted by: Al Harker
Date Submitted: Friday, May 6, 2005 10:19 AM
Source of Obituary: "Quad-City Times", Davenport, Iowa, April 16, 2005
R. Ruth Estabrook, 93, of Muscatine, died Thursday, April 14, 2005, at Lutheran Homes. Funeral Service will be Monday, April 18, 2005, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home, 1931 Houser Street, Muscatine. R. Ruth Estabrook, 93, of Muscatine, died Thursday, April 14, 2005, at Lutheran Homes. Reverend Paul Rekward of the Wesley United Methodist Church will officiate. Casket bearers will be Chris Carl, Brian Carl, Mike Safley, Dave Safley, Tim Safley, Charles Estabrook, and Bill Mueller. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Ruth was born on August 16, 1911, in Muscatine, the daughter of David W. and Mary L. Kincaid Brown. She married William G. Estabrook on August 16, 1927, in Davenport. She worked as a bookkeeper for Asthalter's Book Store and Pape's Office Supply. Survivors include one daughter, Kathryn Ann Safley, of Muscatine; two daughter's-in-law, Edith Estabrook, of Muscatine, and Rosalie Brown, of Milan, Mo.; 16 grandchildren, Peggy Carl, Mike Safley, Pat Safley, Dave Safley, Julie Engels, Diane Fordyce, Rosemary Swearengen, Paula LaGrange, Becky Mueller, Shelly Harper, Charles Estabrook, Melissa Tucker, Chad Estabrook, Diane Terrill, Tina Estabrook and Sara Kauffman; numerous great-grandchildren; and great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband in 1976, and two sons, Charles William and George Thomas Estabrook, one daughter, Mary Call, and five grandchildren.
Name: WILLIAM R. ESTABROOK
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Sunday, February 10, 2002 7:17 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, February 19, 1974, page 16
William Estabrook---- William R. Estabrook, 75, 2137 Isett Ave., died at 10:15 a.m. today at the Muscatine General Hospital. Funeral Services are pending at the Geo. W. Wittich Funeral Home. William Estabrook was born Oct. 1, 1898 in Rock Island County, the son of William G. and Eva Belle Johnson Estabrook. He married Florence W. Howard Nov. 26, 1922 at Muscatine. He was of Baptist Faith and was retired after working at R. and M. Millwork for many years. Surviving are his wife two sons Lester A. and Ivan L. of Muscatine three brothers Henry, Wallace and Lyle of Muscatine, 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents two sisters and four brothers.
Name: BERT O. ETTER
Submitted by: LVargus@aol.com
Date Submitted: Wednesday, April 11, 2001 8:52 PM
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, May 8, 1965
BERT O. ETTER----Bert O. Etter, 45, 2103 Hershey Avenue, maintenance electrician for Grain Processing, was electrocuted accidently while at work Friday afternoon. The county medical examiner, V.W. Swayze, said Etter was dead when he arrived about 2:30 P.M. Etter was making repairs at the time. There were no witnesses. Funeral services will be held Monday at the Ralph J. Wittich funeral home. The Rev. Carl F. Clems will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Etter, a Muscatine native, was born Nov. 17, 1919 to Samuel and Sarah Margaret Clevenger Etter. He was a veteran of World War II and a life-long resident of Muscatine. He married Wilma DeKeyrel in Muscatine on May 2, 1945. Survivors include Mrs. Etter, two daughters, Helen Jean and Florence, and a son, Jack Etter, all at home; two brothers, Harry Etter, Muscatine, and Sam Etter, Dubuque; four sisters, Mrs. Asa Goldesberry, Riverside, IA; Mrs. Sidney Terry and Mrs. Zeke Wichers, Muscatine, and Mrs. Carl Bennett, Santa Ana, CA; and his father Samuel Etter, Muscatine. His mother and a daughter Nancy are deceased.----MAY 10, 1965---FUNERAL SERVICES----Funeral services for Bert O. Etter, 45, were conducted this afternoon at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home. The Rev. Carl F. Clems officiated. Mrs. Floyd Scott was the organist. Pallbearers were William Webb, Ray Sizek, Sherwood Terry, Jim Noble, Phillip Wheeler, and Clifford (Bill) Seiler. Burial was at Memorial Park Cemetery with military rites conducted by the American Legion and the VFW Post. Mr. Etter died Friday afternoon at the Grain Processing Corporation.
Name: NANCY MARIE ETTER
Submitted by: LVargus@aol.com
Date Submitted: Sunday, April 11, 2001 8:52 PM
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, May, 1947
Nancy Marie Etter----The Rev. Father George Snell was in charge of funeral rites at St. Mary's Church today for Nancy Marie Etter, 3 year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Etter, 147 Clay Street. Interment was in Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home. The St. Mary's High School Choir sang. Acolytes were James Pallischeck, Richard Rininsland, William Fletcher, and Robert Goetzman. The child was fatally injured at the farm home of her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Marion Preston, near Edgington, IL, Sunday, May 29, when an automobile ran over her. She and her mother had stopped at the Preston home enroute to Muscatine after visiting her grandfather's grave in East Moline. The car belonged to Mrs. Helena DeKeyrel, the little girl's grandmother. A member of the family went out to the car on an errand. Nancy toddled along. When the car door was opened the car began to roll. The little girl was on the opposite side and in some manner fell in such a position that she was crushed under the front wheel. She died in her mother's arms enroute to a hospital.
Name: MRS. SARAH MARGARET ETTER
Submitted by: LVargus@aol.com
Date Submitted: Sunday, April 30, 2000 10:46 AM
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, May 15, 1929
Mrs. Sarah Margaret Etter---- Mrs. Sarah Margaret Etter, 31, died at her home, 514 Monroe street at 4:40 Tuesday afternoon (May 14, 1929) after a short illness. Mrs. Etter was born in Daviess county, Missouri, November 11, 1849 (sic--1894), the daughter of Thomas and Sarah Clevenger. She had made Muscatine her home for about 13 years. She was married to Samuel F. Etter, April 19, 1914, at Letts, IA. She was a member of the Letts Methodist Episcopal Church. Surviving are her husband; seven children, Marie, Amy, Harry, Bert, Margaret, Mildred, and Samuel R. Etter; one sister, Mrs. Roy Axtell of Fruitland township. The body was taken to the Hoffman Funeral Home at Fifth and Cedar streets and will remain there for funeral services at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon. Burial will be in the Bloomington Friends' cemetery.
Name: SAMUEL F. ETTER
Submitted by: LVargus@aol.com
Date Submitted: Sunday, April 30, 2000 10:46 AM
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, December 29, 1983
Samuel Etter Samuel F. Etter, 90 died Wednesday at the Wapello Nursing Home. Services will be held Saturday at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home with the Rev. Wayne Jameson officiating. Burial will be at the Bloomington Friends Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established at the funeral home. The son of Frank and Inza B. Fraze Etter, he was born February 12, 1893 in Kinross. He had resided in the Muscatine area since 1915. His marriage to Margaret Clevenger took place April 18, 1914 in Letts. Mr. Etter retired from the McKee Button Co. Survivors include two sons, Harry of Muscatine, and Samuel R. of Dubuque; six daughers, Mrs. Marie Goldesberry of Riverside, Mrs. Sidney (Amy) Terry and Mrs. Zeke (Margaret) Wichers, both of Muscatine, Mildred Andrews of California, Mrs. Billy (Joyce) Burks of Blue Grass and Mrs. Frances Gentzler of Paxton, Ill; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; one brother, John H. of Niles, Michigan; and one sister Mrs. Leland (Ruth) Tomlinson of Bartonsville, IL. He was preceded in death by his wife; sisters, Mary Webster and Edna Blake ; brothers, Clarence and Charles; son, Bert Oscar; and two grandchildren.----January, 1984---Funeral Services----Services for Samuel F. Etter, 90, were held Saturday at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home. The Rev. Wayne Jameson officiated. Mrs. Florence Hetzler was the organist. Pallbearers were Bruce Etter, Jeff Etter, Harry Etter, Jr.; John Goldesberry, Charles Watkinson, and Donald Watkinson. Burial was in the Bloomington Friends Cemetery. Mr. Etter died Wednesday at the Wapello Nursing Home.
Name: GEORGE ETZEL
Submitted by: Norma Rogers for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: October 17, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, October 19, 1911, page 2
GEORGE ETZEL----- INJURIES FATAL TO GEORGE ETZEL ------------ MAN WHO FELL FROM MILWAUKEE TRAIN DIES IN CITY ------------ Remains Will Be Taken Back to Rock Island For Burial---Died Last Evening ------------ Injuries received by a fall from a swiftly moving passenger train coming into this city, resulted in the death of George Etzel at Hershey Hospital at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The man fell from the Southwest Limited, the fastest train on the Milwaukee road on last Thursday night as the train was turning the curve east of Muscatine and sustained injuries which while it was realized were serious were not expected to prove fatal. Aside from a broken leg, his left thigh and hip were horribly lacerated by sharp stones and complications set in. He is survived by his wife who resides in Davenport, and by a father and mother, one sister and two brothers living in Rock Island. The remains will be taken to Davenport some time today.-------- RAILROAD ABSOLVED BY CORONER'S JURY ------------ The investigation of the jury under the direction of County Coroner Dr. E. H. King at the Rankin undertaking establishment this morning over the body of George F. Etzel, resulted in absolving the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad from blame in the death. Etzel, whose home was in Rock Island, was fatally injured in falling from the tender of an engine on October 12th, death coming to the injured man yesterday. The jury, composed of F.W. Hoffman, chief of police, Charles W. Wiltse and A. B. Boling, held that the railroad company was blameless in the matter, in that the deceased was stealing passage, the finding of the jury. The body was taken to Rock Island at noon today.
Name:GEORGE EVANS
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 13, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in ink; Oct 28)
GEORGE EVANS, PROPRIETOR OF NEWS STAND 15 YEARS, FOUND DEAD AT HIS HOME---- George EVANS, 54, proprietor of the EVANS News Stand, 209 East Third street, was found dead early this morning in the sun parlor at his home, 519 Park Avenue. Death was caused by a sudden heart attack, physicians said. --- Mr. EVANS had returned to his home from the news stand Tuesday evening. Other members of his family, who had retired, heard him moving through the house and noted that he entered the sun parlor, as was his habit, to read and smoke before retiring. Mrs. EVANS was awakened later by the tapping of a door, caused by wind, and arose to investigate. She entered the sun parlor, and noted Mr. EVANS sitting near a light. Calling to him she received no response, and notified Dr. T. I. Wigim, members of the family, and neighbors. ---- Dr. Wigim, who arrived at the home at 2:30, said that Mr. EVANS had been dead for approximately one hour. No inquest will be held.--- He had been in poor health for the past several years, but nothing unusual had been noticed in his condition recently and he was active about his home and business as usual Tuesday.---Known to Many.-- Mr. EVANS, known to everybody as just “George,” was a character hereabouts. He was the town’s greatest “friend.” He knew hundreds, perhaps thousands, of people, but it didn’t make any difference to George whether they were personal acquaintances or not. He always had a cheery greeting for every body that came along. The weather might be bad but it was never so to George. Conditions could detect it in George’s manner or appearance. Day in and day out, night after night, he was at his place on Third street just as he had been on Second street, always hustling, always busy and apparently always contented.---Obituary.--- Mr. EVANS was born Nov. 27, 1874. He came to Muscatine from Chicago 15 years ago, and has been in the news vending business here continuously since, conducting his business on Second street for a period of years, and moving to Third street several years ago.--- He married Mrs. Grace HARPER Dec. 27, 1925. Mrs. EVANS survives. Other survivors include one son, by a former marriage, Harry EVANS, Niles, Mich., one stepson, Bernard HARPER, Chicago, and one step-daughter, Miss Neva HARPER, at home.--- He was a member of the Masonic order and of the Elks.--- Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. J. B. Rendall, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, at the home Friday afternoon, the hour to be announced later. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery. The Meyers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Name: KEITH R. EVENSON
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 13, 2007
Source of Obituary: Funeral Card
In Memory of Keith R. EVENSON. Son of Jesse and Martha HALVERSON-EVENSON. Married to Ella Mae LARSON April 27, 1952. Services were held Sunday, May 19, 1991 at the Zion Lutheran Church under the direction of Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Howard LARSON, Herman Baker, Charles Christopherson, Dean Gesme, Stanley Johnson, Ed Gray. Honorary Pallbearers were Michael HALVERSON, Wesley HALVERSON, Terry HALVERSON, Mark Gray, John HALVERSON, Warren Tutt, Lonnie Furnas. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery at Jewell, Iowa on May 20, 1991
Name: DR. B. E. EVERSMEYER
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 13, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, Newspaper Date Unknown
Dr. B. E. EVERSMEYER, 75, city health officer in Muscatine for many years, died in his sleep early this morning at his home, 600 Walnut street. Having practiced medicine in Muscatine since 1905, Dr. EVERSMEYER had served as president of Hershey hospital until resigning because of poor health last spring. Dr. EVERSMEER’s long tenure of office as city health physician ended in April of this year.----Lifelong Resident--- The son of Bernard H. and Magdalena KUECHMANN-EVERSMEYHER, he was born in Muscatine May 23, 1875, and had spent all his life here. He was graduated from Muscatine high school, he attended the Keokuk College of Physicians and Surgeons and the college of medicine at the University of Illinois, where he received his M.D. degree and did graduate work in Chicago and at the University of Iowa.---Dr. EVERSMEYER was a past president of the Muscatine County Medical society and was affiliated with the Southeastern Iowa Medical society and the American medical association. --- Wife Survives--- He was married to the former Cora WENDE in Keokuk on July 22, 1909. His wife survives, along with two daughters, Mrs. Gerald F. BROWN of Iowa City and Mrs. J. Roy WILLIAMSON of Sioux Falls, S.D.; two grandchildren, Beth and Ben WILLIAMSON of Sioux Falls; and a brother, F. W. EVERSMEYER of Muscatine. His parents, two sisters and two brothers preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at the George M. Wittich Funeral home conducted on Wednesday by the Rev. M. L. Van Wagenen, pastor of the First Congregational church. Interment will be in Greenwood cemetery.
Name: FREDERICK WILLIAM EVERSMEYER
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 13, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, Newspaper Date Unknown
Services are planned Tuesday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home for Frederick William EVERSMEYER, 83, retired Muscatine attorney and real estate and life insurance agent, who died Saturday at the Hershey Convalescent Home. The Rev. J. Arthur Eveland, pastor of the First Evangelical United Brethren church, will have charge. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery.--- Mr. EVERSMEYER was born Oct. 10, 1871, in Muscatine, the son of Bernard Henry and Magdalena KUECHMAN-EVERSMEYER, and was a life resident here. His Marriage to Harriet KEMPTNER took place June 8, 1910, at Marshalltown.--- As a young man, Mr. EVERSMEYER learned the printers trade, working at the Muscatine Journal as a type setter under John L. Mahin. He was graduated form the State University of Iowa Law School in 1896 and opened his own office of law, loans, real estate and insurance in Muscatine. Mr. EVERSMEER served as justice of the peace form 1901 to 1906 and later was police judge. In 1910, he formed a partnership with his sister, Atty. Louis EVERSMEYER and after her death continued in business until illness forced him to retire. He was a member of the Bar and Insurance Agents Assns. In 1914 he was elected to the Iowa senate, representing Muscatine and Louisa counties in two sessions, 1915 - 1917. ---- Survivors include his wife, at home; two sons, Bernard H. EVERSMEYER, personnel director for the U.S. government, located in Orleans, France, and George W. EVERSMEYER, of Washington, D.C.; three granddaughters and one great-grandson. Preceding him in death were a son in infancy, two sisters and three brothers.
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