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Name: MARY FABRIZIUS
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 13, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, Newspaper Date Unknown
Rites were conducted today at the Riley Funeral Home for Mrs. Mary FABRIZIOUS (as spelled in the article), 85, who died Thursday at Bellevue hospital. The Rev. Timothy T. Barrett, pastor of the Walnut Street Baptist church, officiated. Flower attendants included Mrs.. Lillian FREUND, Mrs. Fred Kindler, Mrs. Beulah Van Horn and Mrs. Josephine Kisner. Grandchildren serving as pallbearers were Tommy McGUIRE, Hugh BUNN, Cecil SCHAAPVELD, Joe McCLEARY, John FREUND and Robert MERRITT. Interment was at Greenwood cemetery.
Name: WILLIAM L. "BILL" FAHY
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Tuesday, August 2, 2005 8:11 AM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, July 28, 2005
William Fahy------ MUSCATINE, Iowa - William L. "Bill" Fahy, 87, Muscatine, died Tuesday, July 26, 2005, at Unity Hospital. The Rev. Don Sondrol will officiate the services. Casket bearers are John Gabriel Jr., R.D. Oppelt, Jason Hepker and Bill Ziegenhorn. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Grace Lutheran Church, Lutheran Homes or the donor's choice. Mr. Fahy was born Feb. 26, 1918, in Muscatine, the son of Walter and Ida Eberling Fahy. He married Arbutus Kill on Dec. 20, 1942, in Muscatine. She preceded him in death in February 2003. He graduated from Muscatine High School in 1936 and graduated from Muscatine Community College, the U.S. Army Clerical School in Camp Grant, Ill. and the Columbia School of Newspaper Management. He served in World War II from 1942-46, serving as Sgt. Major of Classification Office of Adjutant General in London and Paris at Allied Headquarters. He was awarded the Bronze Star medal. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and was in the confirmation class of 1931. He served as president of the Iowa Lutheran Young People in 1941. He served as a member of the church council, sang in the choir and co-chaired the drive for the new church. He was also a member of the Iowa Daily Press Association serving as president in 1975, Central States Circulation Managers, American Newspaper Publishers Association, Inland Daily Press Association, International Ad Executives Association and member of Newspaper 50 year Club. He was elected to four terms to the Muscatine School Board and served as president. He was a charter member of the Elks Chanters and was with the Chanters for 42 years. He was a member of the Rotary Club, Muscatine Club, YMCA Board and Muscatine Ad Club. He was Jaycee Boss of the Year in 1979. He was named a Distinguished Alumnus of Muscatine Community College in 1982. He was a member of the Iowa Hawkeye I Club since 1970, being a season ticket holder for more than 40 years. He worked 50 years at the Muscatine Journal starting in the circulation department in 1932; in 1946, he was in local advertising sales and department manager. In 1965, he became business manager and in 1970, he became publisher until his retirement in 1982. He won three national advertising awards in the 1960's for Paetz Grocery, Sterneman Clothing and Beach Lumber. He pioneered full color advertising for hot metal press with Del Monte fruits. He also introduced offset computer printing at the Journal. Survivors include a son, Terry W. Fahy and wife Debbi of Lyons, Colo.; a daughter, Robin Killeen Taylor and husband Tim of Muscatine; three grandchildren, Sandrine Gabriel and husband John Jr., Tara Oppelt and husband R.D. and Jason Hepker, all of Muscatine; a stepgranddaughter, Sonya Ziegenhorn and husband Bill of East Muscatine, Ill.; six great-grandchildren, Jackson, Kate and Sophie Gabriel, Emma Oppelt and Maya and Alyson Ziegenhorn; two brothers, Richard Fahy and wife Le Orra of Muscatine and Ivan Fahy and wife Betty of Scottsdale, Ariz.; a sister, Marie Schenkelberg of Cedar Rapids; a sister-in-law, Eunice Fahy of Bettendorf; and 13 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a brother, Robert Fahy; and a brother-in-law, Richard Schenkelberg. -----Submitters' Note: No relation.
Name: ROY L. FAIRBANKS
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 13, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; June 13, 1952)
Roy L. FAIRBANKS, 70, who established the FAIRBANKS Home for Funerals here and continued his association in the funeral home with his son, Robert W. FAIRBANKS, until 1938, died suddenly at his home in Miami, Fla., on Thursday.-- The son of Lorenzo and Martha FAIRBANKS, he was born at Buda, Ill., on June 24, 1882. He came to Muscatine Oct. 23, 1923, when he purchased the J. W. Rankin Funeral home and in the following year established the present FAIRBANKS Home for Funerals. He continued to follow his profession here until 1938 when he purchased a funeral home at Barrington, Ill. --- Mr. FAIRBANKS married Grace ATEN on June 24, 1903, and to this union two children were born, Robert and Mrs. John EIS. On Aug. 1, 1938, he married Mrs. Dorothy STIRLEN of Muscatine. --- Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Dorothy FAIRBANKS, Miami; his son, Robert, and daughter, Mrs. John EIS, and three grandchildren, all of Muscatine. The body was flown from Miami to the Fairbanks-Stirlen funeral home at Barrington, Ill., where funeral services will be held Tuesday. Burial will be in Rand Hill Park cemetery at Arlington Heights, Ill.
Name: VIOLA FALER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, November 29, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, January 11, 2001
VIOLA FALER----- COLUMBUS JUNCTION, Iowa -- Viola, 86, of Columbus Junction, died Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2001, at her daughter's home in Quincy, Ill. A Graveside services will be Saturday at the Indian Creek Cemetery of Columbus Junction. Mrs. Faler was born July 12, 1914, in Muscatine, the daughter of Albert and Mary Eis Wedekind. She married Ralph Faler on Feb. 13, 1932, in Morrison, Ill. He died in February 1986. She was a homemaker, a member of the Columbus City United Methodist Church, and the United Methodist Women. Survivors include two sons, David Faler and his wife, Janice, of Columbus Junction, and Paul Faler of Eddyville; her daughter, Mary Robeson and her husband, Don, of Quincy, Ill.; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ralph; her son, Ernest; one grandson, Michael; three brothers; Floyd, John, and Ernest; and two sisters, Pauline Andreas, and Margaret Lacellas.
Name: CATHERINE FANNING
Submitted by: Charlene Hixon
Date Submitted: April 08, 2000 8:56 PM
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE WEEKLY JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, June 8, 1892
In Memoriam. Died in Idaho Falls, Idaho, May 24, 1892, Catherine, wife of Edward Fanning, aged 32 years and 3 months. .....six little children, the oldest not more than nine years, the two youngest, twins, not yet a half day old..... A short funeral service was held at one o'clock, from the house, on Wednesday afternoon, and the remains taken to the train, where they were shipped to Letts, Iowa, where all of their relatives reside..... The mother of deceased, four brothers and three sisters survive. The sisters are Mrs. Hugh Zybarth of Nichols, and Mrs. Matt Hogan and Miss Bridget Cody at the old home in '76 township and of the brothers, John resides at home, Ed at Iowa Falls, and Thomas and Michael at Fairhaven, Mont.
Name: NORMA JEAN FARRAR
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date submitted: Nov. 10, 2007
Source of Obituary: “THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, January 4, 1993
Norma Jean Farrar, 55, of 1607 Lucas St., died Jan. 2, 1993 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. Services will be Jan. 6 at the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Elder Steve Cochran will officiate.Pallbearers will be Kenneth Phelps, Donald Suhl, Richard Hidlebaugh, Robert McFadden, Warren Schwandke and Clayton Reed. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.---She was born March 3, 1937 in Muscatine, a daughter of Lysle Edward and Agnes Johanna Schoultz Thompson. She was a life resident of the area. She married Robert Farrar on Sept. 23, 1960 in Muscatine. She loved to play bingo. She was employed at J.C. Penney for the past 18 years.--- She is survived by her husband Robert; one son Darrin and Cherie Farrar of Des Moines; one daughter, Dena Farrar of Muscatine; one grandson, Logan Farrar of Des Moines, one brother, Paul Thompson of Muscatine, and two sisters, Mrs. Edgar (Virginia) west and Mrs. Dale (Shirley) Reed both of Muscatine. She was preceded in death by her parents.-----Submitters’ Note: I'm no relation.
Name: MRS. ROY FATH
Submitted by: Norma Rogers for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: September 16, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, July 1, 1911, page 2
MRS. ROY FATH------ FORMER RSIDENT DIES IN DAVENPORT ------------ WIFE OF FORMER ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER DEAD ------------ Mrs. Roy Fath Succumbs at Home in Davenport---Had Been Ill For Some Time ------------ Mrs. Roy Fath, formerly a resident of this city, passed away Friday evening at 6:15 o'clock at her home in Davenport. Mrs. Fath had been ill for a long time, suffering from lung trouble but her illness had never made her bedfast. The excessive heat of the past week is thought to have contributed largely to hastening her demise. Mr. and Mrs. Fath had been residents of Davenport since last fall when they moved to the upper-river city from a farm near Wapello.----- Born in Muscatine----- Mrs. Fath, who was formerly Miss Mary Murphy, was born in Muscatine on August 8, 1876. While a resident of this city,she made many close friends. Her marriage to Roy Fath, who was at one time assistant city engineer, took place on June 28, 1902,and the couple made their home in this city until 1910, when they moved to a farm near Wapello. The one child born to this union died in infancy. Besides her husband she is survived by two brothers, James and Phillip Murphy, and four sisters, Mrs. J. J. Ryan, Mrs. Kate Hazelton, and Miss Anna Murphy, of Muscatine, and Mrs.Hugh Selman, of Davenport. Arrangements for the funeral have not been announced as yet, but the interment will take place in this city at St. Mary's cemetery.
Name: DOROTHY FAULKNER
Submitted by: Lynn McCleary (of no relation)
Dated Submitted: May 8, 2010
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, January 9, 1912, pg 3
DOROTHY FAULKNER - Mrs. W.E. Faulkner Has Passed Away. Word was received here today of the death of Mrs. W.E. Faulkner for many years a resident of this city, which occurred at Mount Pleasant, Iowa, where she had been taken for treatment. --- She was born in France in 1840 and came to this country when a small child. Five children survive. They are J.C. Faulkner of Ratcliffe, Texas; William T. of Milwaukee, Wis; Frank of this city; Mrs. H.F. Barnar of this city and Mrs. H.F. Barnard of this city and catine. [as written] It is expected that the remains will be brought here tomorrow and will be taken to the Bauerbach residence. The funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Name: WALTER E. FAULKNER
Submitted by: Lynn McCleary (of no relation)
Dated Submitted: May 8, 2010
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, August 1, 1912 pg 5
WALTER E. FAULKNER - Old Resident of Community is Dead. W.E. Faulkner Passed Away Last Evening in City. Death Which was Due to Old Age Occurs at Home of His Daughter, Mrs. A. J. Bauerbach. --- W.E. Faulkner, a well known resident of the south part of the city passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A.J. Bauerbach, 1019 Hershey avenue, at 10:30 o’clock last evening, Death was due to old age the deceased having passed his 75th year. --- He was born in West Virginia, January 27, 1837, and came to this territory in the fifties. He was united in marriage to Miss Dorothy Plessy after his arrival in this country, she being a Muscatine girl. His wife preceded him in death by about seven months and he now goes to meet her in the great hereafter. He leaves to mourn his demise five loving children, two daughters and three sons, they being Mrs. H.F. Barnard, of this city; J.C. Faulkner of Texas; Frank Faulkner, of this city, Mrs. A.J. Bauerbach, of this city, and Wm. P. Faulkner, of Milwaukee, Wis. A sister, Mrs. R.B. Neptune, of Parkersburg, W.V., also survives him. --- No definite arrangements have as yet been made concerning the funeral.
Name: WILLIAM H. FAYLE
Submitted by F. P. Kopp
Date submitted: May 3, 2008
Source of Obituary: “MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, January 24, 1917
BUSINESS MAN OF MUSCATINE IS SUMMONED --- W.H. FAYLE FOUND DEAD IN BED AT SIX O’CLOCK THIS MORNING.--- HAD BEEN RESIDENT OF CITY 45 YEARS--- Proprietor Of Ogilvie House In 1871 But Left Hotel Work To Enter Feed Business, In Which He Was Engaged At The Time Of His Death. - W. H. Fayle, for almost fifty years a prominent business man of this city, passed away suddenly at his home this morning about 5 o’clock. His demise was not known until 6 o’clock, his usual rising time, when Mrs. Fayle attempted to arouse him. When she was unable to do so, she immediately called her daughter and a physician, who stated his belief that Mr. Fayle had been dead for more than an hour. Heart failure is given as the cause of his death. He was 67 years of age.--------- Mr. Fayle was in apparent good health, having made the remark yesterday that he had never felt better in his life, it is said. His only illness of recent years was an attack of pneumonia which confined him to his home during last winter, but since that time he is said to have been steadily improving in health. -------Was Born in Ireland----- The decedent was born in West Meath, Ireland, November 20, 1849. When a boy of sixteen years he embarked for America, finally locating at Davenport, Iowa, where he accepted a position as clerk of the Burtis Hotel. In 1871 he was united in marriage to Miss Louise Catherine Motie (sic) of Davenport. A short time afterward he came to Muscatine to become the proprietor of the Ogilvie House, which occupied the site on which the New Hotel Muscatine now stands. Mr. Fayle has resided here continuously since 1871 and has been connected with a number of business enterprises in this city. At the time of his death he was engaged in the flour and feed business at 214 Walnut Street. He was a life long member of the Roman Catholic church and also a member of the Holy Name society. Fraternally he was affiliated with the Modern Woodmen of America and the B. P. O. Elks. --------- He leaves to survive him his widow and nine children. They are Mrs. John J. (Mary) Fahey, Miss Emily C. Fayle, Mrs. Fred B. (Eugenia) Switzer, Miss Elizabeth Fayle, Miss Rose Fayle, Mrs. Fred (Louise) Kopp, William J. Fayle, all of this city; Mrs. W. G. (Josephine) Smith of Chicago, and Henry E. Fayle of Chicago. A niece and nephew, Mary and Frank Motie, a sister, Mrs. W. H. Long of Staten Island, N.Y., a brother John Fayle of Syracuse, N. Y., and five grandchildren also morn his death. --- The funeral arrangements have not been made pending arrival of relatives. The family requests that no flowers be sent.
Name: WILLIAM J. FAYLE
Submitted by: Denise and Norma
Date Submitted: Monday, November 8, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL," Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, January 28, 1959
WILLIAM J. FAYLE-------Word has been received by Mrs. Fred Switzer, 1007 Iowa avenue, of the death of William J. Fayle, her brother, Tuesday evening at Los Angeles, Calif. Cause of death was a heart attack. The son of William H. and Louise Motis Fayle, he was born May 2, 1884 at Muscatine. He married Beatrice Edmiston in Muscatine. Survivors include his wife, a son, William L. Fayle, Greensboro, N. C.; a daughter, Mrs. Henry Mich, Los Angeles, Calif.; one brother, Henry E. Fayle, Houston, Texas, three sisters, Mrs. Fred Switzer, Mrs. Josephine Smith and Mrs. Fred Kopp, all of Muscatine. Four grandchildren also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents and four sisters. Funeral services will be held Saturday in Los Angeles. The funeral will take place at the Christ the King Catholic church in Los Angeles. Burial will be there also.
Name: FREDRICK MICHAEL "FRED" FELDMAN
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Tuesday, August 2, 2005 8:05 AM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, July 12, 2005
Fredrick Feldman----- BURLINGTON, Iowa - Fredrick Michael "Fred" Feldman, 77, Burlington, formerly of Letts, died Saturday, July 9, 2005, at Klein Center-Great River Medical Center, Burlington. The Rev. Kimberly Bowles will officiate the services. Per his wishes, his body has been cremated. A memorial fund has been established for the American Cancer Society. Mr. Feldman was born Feb. 19, 1928, in Letts, the son of Marion Wallace and Clara E. Blankenhorn Feldman. He married Carol Stark Martin on April 2, 1966. They divorced in 1999. He married Betty Baker Ellis on April 6, 2001, in Burlington. He graduated from Letts High School and Chillicothe Business College, Chillicothe, Mo. He obtained other finance education while he served in the U.S. Air Force after World War II and from the Reserves being called back during the Korean conflict. He worked at banks in Kalona and Moline, Ill. He then became an owner operator at the Feldman Brothers Sod Nursery, Letts, and later the Feldman Brothers Highway Construction throughout the counties, state and federal highways. After his retirement, he began growing various hardwood trees on the family farm in Letts and in most recent years he had begun growing Ginseng among the trees. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Letts, and had attended First Christian Church, Burlington. He had formerly been a member of the American Legion, Moline. Survivors include his wife, Betty; his ex-wife, Carol Feldman of Muscatine; six stepchildren, Debbie Yohe of Moline, Teri Kellor of Strawberry Point, Doug Ellis, David Ellis, Melissa Kammerer and Michelle Bedenbender, all of Burlington; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Gale Feldman of Casselberry, Fla. and Wallace Feldman of Orange City, Fla. He was preceded in death by his parents. -----Submitters' Note: I'm not related.
Name: ROSE HINTERMEISTER FELLOWS
Submitted by: Ed Hintermeister
Date Submitted: Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Source of Obituary: "Detroit News", Detroit, Michigan, August 16, 1965
FELLOWS, Rose , Dear mother of Myrtle. Funeral services Tuesday 2 p.m. from the Leonard A. Turowski Funeral Home, 19400 Joy rd.---- Submitters' Note: Rose was born in Muscatine, August 2, 1883 and died on August 14, 1965. Her parents were John B and Julia Hintermeister. She was married to Harry Fellows, who preceded her in death.
Name: ANTON FELTMAN
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: December 23, 2001
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, June 29, 1910, page 6
AGED RESIDENT OF WILTON SUCCUMBS----ANTON FELTMAN, AGED 92 YEARS, PASSES AWAY.----Was Born in Westfallen, Germany, April 18, 1818---Four Children Survive Him.------Wilton, Iowa, June 29.----(Special.)---Anton Feltman an aged and highly respected resident of this place, passed away yesterday afternoon at 5:10 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Chris. Jasperon, his death being the result of a paralytic stroke which he suffered last Saturday morning at 7:30 o'clock. Mr. Feltman was born in Westfallen, Germany, April 18, 1818. He came to America when 38 years of age and settled on a farm near Rock Island, Ill., where he resided for twelve years, removing from there to a farm near Wilton. Since that time he has made his home in Wilton or the vicinity. His wife preceeded him in death eleven years ago. Three sons and one daughter, Fred Feltman, of Wilton, Gotlieb Feltman, of Nolen, S. D., and John Feltman, of Chamberlain, S. D. and Mrs. Jaspersen survive him. The funeral will be held at the Jaspersen home at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon. The services will be conducted by Rev. Julius Doden, the pastor of the German Lutheran church of Wilton. Interment will be made in the Oakdale cemetery.
Name: GEORGE FENNER
Submitted by: June Welsch (of no relation)
Date Submitted: August 31, 2009
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Friday August 16, 1929
George Fenner, 72, died this morning at the Lutheran Old People's home on the Burlington road after a long illness. Mr. Fenner suffered an attack of pneumonia last winter and never completely recovered. --- Mr. Fenner came to the Lutheran home from Chicago and had been an inmate there for several years. He leaves no immediate survivors. He was born in Germany. Funeral services will be conducted at the home Sunday morning by the Rev. William Klein. Burial will be in the home cemetery.
Name: CHARLES L. FERRY
Submitted by: Elizabeth Wrocklage
Date submitted: June 24, 2007
Source of Obituary: “THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, October 15, 1969
Charles L. Ferry , 77, died today at his home, 1302 E. 5th St., Muscatine, following an extended illness. He was born June 15, 1892, in Black Rock, Ark., and had been a Muscatine resident since 1924. He married Mayme Brossart, Sept. 27, 1927, in Muscatine. Following her death he married Alice McEvoy, June 11, 1957, in Iowa City. Survivors include his second wife, Mrs. Alice Ferry, at home; one stepson, Leonard McEvoy, Muscatine; and two stepdaughters, Mrs. Ted Jasper and Mrs. Robert Goodwin, Muscatine. In addition to his first wife he was preceded in death by his parents, eight brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be Saturday at the George M. Wittich Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Fairport cemetery.
Name: MRS. MAYME FRANCES FERRY
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Wednesday, September 22, 2004 7:41 AM
Submitted by: Elizabeth Wrocklage
Date submitted: June 24, 2007
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Thursday, June 9, 1955
Funeral Rites Arranged for Mrs. Ferry, 70 ---------------- Funeral services will be held Saturday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home for Mrs. Mayme Frances Ferry, 70, whose death occurred at 8:10 p.m. Wednesday at Muscatine County, hospital, following an extended illness. The Rev. Everett I. Hageman, pastor of Zion Lutheran church, will have charge. Burial will be at Fairport. Mrs. Ferry was born Nov. 20, 1884, at Fairport, the daughter of Adam and Anna Grelle Brossart. She had spent most of her life in this community and her home was at 1302 East Fifth street. Her first marriage was to Julius Welsch, Jr. She was married to Charles L. Ferry on Sept. 27, 1927, in Muscatine. Surviving are her husband, Charles L. Ferry, one son, Clarence J. Welsch, two brothers, August and Alex Brossart, and one sister, Mrs. Otto Bleadorn all of Muscatine, six grandchildren and three grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents, one daughter, three brothers and three sisters.----- Note: I had her name as Mary Brossart and the three grandchildren probably should be three great grandchildren.-----"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Monday, June 11, 1955---- Mrs. Mayme Ferry Rites for Mrs. Mayme Ferry, 70, who died Wednesday at Muscatine County, hospital, were held Saturday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home. The Rev. Everett I. Hageman, pastor of Zion Lutheran church, will have charge. Mrs. Leo Trader served as organist. Flower attendants were Mary Bramble and Margie Heller. Pallbearers included Joe Brossart, Frank Brossart, Joe Maher, Leonard Maher, John Brei and Clifford Bleadorn. Burial was at Fairport.
Name: JACOB FESSLER
Submitted by: June Welsch (of no relation)
Date Submitted: August 31, 2009
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday October 24, 1916
HOLD FUNERAL AT HOME WEDNESDAY - The funeral of Jacob Fessler, an aged inmate of the Germany Lutheran Old Folks Home, who died yesterday as a result of a paralytic stroke, will be held at the home at 9 o'clock tomorrow. The Rev. H. Reinemund, superintendent of the Home, will have charge of the obsequios. Interment will be made in the cemetery at the home. The decedent was 82 years of age. He had been in Muscatine county, but six weeks, coming from Scott county, where he had been a farmer since 1870. He wan born In Baden, Germany, in 1834. -----------------------Muscatine Journal Wednesday Oct. 25, 1916 ------------ The funeral of Jacob Fessler, the aged inmate of the German Lutheran Old Folks home, who died Sunday as the result of a paralytic stroke, was held this morning at 3:30 from the chapel at the home, the Rev. H. Reinemund officiating. Interment was made in the cemetery at the homes.
Name: MRS. CARRIE (BARROWS) FEZLER
Submitted by: Webmaster for Monica
Date Submitted: Thursday, August 17, 2006
Source of Obituary:“THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, May 14, 1910, page 4
OLD RESIDENT IS CALLED TO REST-----MRS. CARRIE B. FEZLER DIED THIS MORNING.-----Was One of the Earliest Teachers of Muscatine Schools---Funeral To Be Held Monday.------ Mrs. Carrie Barrows Fezler, one of the oldest and best known residents of South Muscatine, passed away at 9:30 o’clock this morning, at her home on Phillips street, death being due to senility. Mrs. Fezler had been failing in health for the past year and late in March was taken to Hershey hospital for treatment. After remaining at that institution for a little over a week, she was again removed to her home, where death came. Mrs. Fezler was one of the oldest living Muscatine teachers, having taught in the city high school when the first-class was graduated from the old school on the third floor of what is now the Scott house. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from the Musserville M. E. church and will be in charge of Rev. F. A. Smith and, if he is in the city, Rev. Charles Bryden, of the Baptist church, will assist.-------- A Life Sketch.------ Mrs. Carrie Barrows Fezler was born in New York on September 18, 1832, and died in Muscatine, Iowa, on May 14, 1910, making her age 77 years, 7 months and 26 days. She was the oldest child of Herman Austin and Elizabeth Barrows. Her childhood and youth were passed in the vicinity of Utica, New York. She received what was then rare for a girl---a higher education---and was graduated with her sister, the late Mrs. J. P. Walton, from the Clinton Liberal Institute, April 10th, 1855. She took up the profession of school teaching and came to Muscatine in 1858. She was one of the early teachers of Muscatine schools and was teaching in the city high school at the time of the first class graduation. The high school was then held on the 3rd floor of the old Scott House at the corner of Iowa Avenue and Third street, with the school entrance on Third street. The Civil War came, and like many other brave girls of that day, she bade her lover answer the call of his country and go to the front. He was Captain George E. Burmeister of Co. C., 35th Iowa infantry. When he bade farewell he said: “You shall see me again either dead or alive.” The time came when he obtained a furlough for the purpose of coming home to be married. He was also to be promoted to the rank of major. The papers were made out to take effect upon his wedding day. A few hours before he should have started for home he went outside the camp, and a stray rebel bullet wounded him. In this condition he began his homeward journey reaching St. Louis, where he died, after arranging for the embalming and sending of his body home to his waiting sweetheart. He was buried in Greenwood cemetery and there by his side, after so many long years she will be laid to rest. Miss Barrows continued teaching for many years, both in Muscatine and Nevada, Ia. In Nevada she married J. Nellis with whom she went to South Dakota to live and where her only child, May, was born. The little one only lived 11 months and died. She was brought here and buried. Her marriage not being satisfactory she obtained a divorce and returned to teaching school. She was married in 1874 to Benjamin Furnas, of Letts, Iowa, who died in 1877. Afterward she married David Bellings who died in Colorado. In 1889 she was married to P. B. Fezler, of Billings, Minnesota, and in six months she again became a widow. She then returned to Muscatine to spend the remainder of her life. For the past fifteen years her home has been in South Muscatine, where many warm friends sincerely mourn her demise. In her young days she united with the Baptist church in New York state, bringing her letter to the Baptist church here. She was one of the earliest and most faithful members. During the latter years of her life she was quite feeble, but she never lost her friendship for the local newspaper reporters. She was always ready to assist them by gathering news. She is survived by her sister, Mrs. H. H. Harrison, who alone is left of their family, and by six nieces and one nephew, Mrs. James Q. Beatty, Mrs. A. C. Hopkinson and Joseph E. Hoopes, of Muscatine; Mrs. Ella Thompson, of Kiowa, Kan.; Mrs. May Lee, of Lookout, Okla.; Mrs. Lola Lee, of Capron, Okla., and F. A. Burdick, of Denver, Colorado.
Name: BERNICE FIAGLE
Submitted by: Denise and Norma
Date Submitted: Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, March 11, 1958
FORMER ATALISSA RESIDENT, DIES------WEST LIBERTY------Bernice Fiagle, 58, of Cedar Falls, a lifetime resident of the Atalissa and Downey communities, died today at Cedar Falls following a lingering illness. She had been a resident of Cedar Falls for the past four years. The daughter of C. (E or F) and Fannie L. Pierce, she was born July 5, 1899 in Cedar county. Her marriage to Raymond Fiagle took place March 14, 1925 at Downey. She was a member of the Royal Neighbors and the Atalissa chapter of the Order of Eastern Stars. Survivors include the husband, two brothers, Floyd Pierce, West Liberty, Harry Pierce, Central City, Colo.; three sisters, Mrs. Bertha Steen, West Liberty; Mrs. Ruth Bjork, Evanston, Illinois; and Mrs. Mary Biesche, North Brook, Illinois. The body is at the Snider Funeral Home at West Liberty. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Name: MRS. DOROTHEA FIAGLE
Submitted by: Denise and Norma
Date Submitted: Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, November 5, 1975
ATALISSA------Funeral services are pending at the Snider Funeral Home in West Liberty for Mrs. Dorothea Fiagle, 71, who died early this morning at her home following a heart attack. Dorothea Fiagle was born January 27, 1904 at Tiffin, the daughter of Thomas and Etna Fountain. She was married to Elvin Markham who died in 1955. She married Raymond Fiagle on June 4, 1960 in Rock Island. She is survived by one son, Raymond Oepping of Lincoln, Nebraska, and there are five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by both husbands.
Name: RAYMOND H. FIAGLE
Submitted by: Denise and Norma
Date Submitted: Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, August 17, 1981
RAYMOND H. FIAGLE-----ATALISSA------Raymond H. Fiagle, 79, died Saturday evening at the Lantern Park Care Center, Iowa City, after an extended illness. Services will be held Tuesday at the Snider Funeral Home, West Liberty. Burial will be at Oak Ridge Cemetery. Mr. Fiagle was born June 8, 1902, at Downey, the son of Lewis and Theresa Cornelia Fiagle. He was married in 1925 to Bernice Pierce. She died in 1958. In June of 1950, he was married to the former Dorothea Markham. She died in 1975. Mr. Fiagle had worked for many years for the Rock Island railroad. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Muscatine. He is survived by a stepson, Raymond Oepping, Lincoln, Nebraska; two brothers, Clarence, West Liberty and Lawrence, Moline; and a sister, Mrs. Alta Schindler, Iowa City.
Name: MRS. THERESA FIAGLE
Submitted by: Denise and Norma
Date Submitted: Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, June 28, 1960
West LIberty------Mrs. Theresa Fiagle, 82, died late Monday afternoon at her home at Downey. She was born March 15, 1887, in Scott county, daughter of Frednant and Cornelia Heitz. She married Lewis Fiagle in May 1897 at Sac City and the couple observed their 63rd wedding anniversary recently. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, four sons, Charles of Riverside, Raymond of Wellman, Clarence of Carbon Cliff, Illinois, and Lawrence of Moline, Illinois; one daughter, Mrs. Alta Schindler, Iowa City; one sister, Mrs. John Peterson, Tacoma, Wash.; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services for Mrs. Fiagle will be held Wednesday at the Downey Baptist church. The body will lie in state from noon until time for funeral rites. Burial will be at Oakridge Cemetery, West Liberty, with Snider Funeral Home in charge.(Per Stephanie Haslam, Theresa Fiagle parents' are Fred Cornelia and Caroline Heitz Cornelia)
Name: JOHN F. FICKEN
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 13, 2007
Source of Obituary:”MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, Aug. 24, 1956
Services are pending at the Fairbanks Home for Funerals for John F. FICKEN, 76, who died Thursday at Muscatine County Hospital. Mr. FICHEN was born Dec. 24, 1879, at Burlington, the son of H. G. and Ricke JORDAN-FICKEN. His marriage to Margaret CHURCH took place July 9, 1918, in Muscatine.--- He was owner and operator of the FICKEN Furniture and Rug Co. prior to retiring. Mr. FICKEN was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, was a long-time member oft he Rotary club, and also held memberships in the Elks lodge and Masonic orders. His home was at 519 Leroy street.--- Surviving are one son, John R. FICKEN, Reseda, Calif., one daughter, Mrs. Myron BURT, Denver, Colo., and three grandchildren. His wife died on march 29 of this year.-------------- (written in ink; 24 Aug 1956)----- Funeral services for John F. FICKEN were held at today at the Fairbanks chapel with the Rev. A. D. Steffenson, pastor of the First Methodist church, officiating. Pallbearers were Howard Smith, Neal Kleindolph, Ladd Steinmetz, Emil Johnson, Willard Sheldon and Robert Petersen. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery.
Name: MARGARET FICKEN
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 13, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; Mar 16, 1956)
Services are planned Monday at the Fairbanks chapel for Mrs. Margaret FICKEN, 57, whose death occurred Thursday afternoon. Mrs. FICKEN died in an ambulance enroute to Muscatine County hospital.-- The Rev. W. H. Kettlitz, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, will have charge of the services. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery.--- Mrs. FICKEN was born Sept. 18, 1898, in Muscatine, the daughter of George and Clara PRESSLER-CHURCH. Her marriage to John F. FICKEN took place July 9, 1918, in Muscatine and their home was at 519 Leroy street. She was a member of the First Presbyterian church.---- Surviving are her husband; her mother, Mrs. George CHURCH, Muscatine; one son, John R. FICKEN, Reseda, Calif.; one daughter, Mrs. Myron BURT, Denver, Colo.; and three grandchildren. Her father preceded her in death.
Name: GEORGE FIEDLER
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: March 4, 2004
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, April 12, 1935, page 7
DEATH SUMMONS GEORGE FIEDLER---George Fiedler, 63, died at 1177 Houser street, at 5 a.m. today after an illness with a complication of ailments. Mr. Fiedler was born on March 7, 1872 in Muscatine and had spent his entire life here. He never married. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Lena Schlutz, and a half brother, Charles Gauler, both of this city. He was the son of Conrad and Magdalena Heppe Fiedler. The body is at the Fairbanks Home for Funerals and will remain there pending funeral arrangements.
Name: EDWARD E. FIGLE
Submitted by: Denise and Norma for webpage
Dated Submitted: February 1, 2006
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, February 20, 1908
Edward E. Figle Dies------Edward E. Figle died this morning shortly after 2 o'clock at the home of his mother, Mrs. Sarah Cossman. He was born July 1, 1884, in Drake county, O. He came to Iowa with his parents when but four years of age and has lived in West Liberty since that time. He is survived by his mother and three brothers, Lewis of Downey, Perry, of Springville, and Herbert, residing at home. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 o'clock. Interment will be made at the Oakridge cemetery. He had been an invalid all his life.(Per Stephanie Haslam Edward Figle's mother was Sarah Figle Coffman and he was born in Darke County, Ohio.)
Name: MRS. HERBERT FIGLE
Submitted by: Denise and Norma for webpage
Dated Submitted: January 29, 2006
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, December 12, 1916
LIBERTY WOMAN DRINKS POISON------MRS HERBERT FIGLE DIES AFTER HOURS OF SUFFERING------No Cause Is Assigned For Rash Act of Youthful Wife in Muscatine County Town------West Liberty, Ia., Dec. 12------A deadly potion compound by the use of Paris Green brought death to Mrs. Herbert Figle, age 22 years, at her home here early this morning. The young wife drank a quantity of the poison mixed with water at about 8 o'clock last night. Members of the household hearing her moans summoned medical aid. Four physicians joined in the endeavor to save her life, Dr. Royal remaining at her bedside until morning, when death came. The unfortunate woman could give no explanation for her act. As far as can be learned her domestic relations were not such as to prompt such an action. " I just wanted to do it," was the only reply she made on her deathbed to questions which sought to elicit information as to the cause of her suicidal attempt. Mrs. Figle came here about three years ago removing here from Mount Auburn at the time of her marriage. Aside from her husband, a year-old son survives.
Name: MILDRED M. (FISHER) FINCH
Submitted by: Al Harker, from Davenport, Iowa, Second Cousin
Date Submitted: Saturday, January 29, 2005 2:56 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE QUAD-CITY TIMES", Davenport, Iowa, September 25, 2001
Mildred M. Finch, Davenport, entered into her eternal rest on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2001. Celebration of Life services will be Wednesday at Weerts Funeral Home, Davenport. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery, Davenport. Mildred Martha Fisher was born Dec. 5, 1904, in Muscatine, Iowa, to Harry L. and Grace (Hebard) Fisher. On Oct. 22, 1925, she married Earl L. Finch. Mr. Finch died Nov. 9, 1977. She was devoted to her family and a loving, kind, caring and generous mother and grandmother from whom her family drew their strength and courage. Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association. Survivors include her daughter, Judy Simon, Davenport; a son, Gary Finch, Davenport; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, a sister, Blanche Kiser; and her beloved daughter, Gloria Essler.----- Additional information by Submitter: Mildred grandparents were Cornelius Walburn Fisher and Mary Bower----- Daniel Pythias Hebard and Martha Rebecca Goff---- Cornelius W. Fisher other children:----- Sarah [John Hain], Leah E. [James Denham}, Mary C. [Carl Lorenz], Emma H. [Alfred L. Harker] , Fannie [Dennis Stapleton], Adaline F. [Chockly Smith], Cornelious B. { Anna Stapleton}, John A. [Della McClaren], Edwin [Helen Marticke], Charles G. [Laura E. Dickerson], George W.[Sarah A. Schrader] all of Muscatine, Iowa.
Name: MRS. CAROLINE FINLEY
Submitted by: Stephanie Haslam
Date Submitted: March 11, 2006
Source of Obituary: Unknown, but probably the "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa. She died 2 Feb 1916
PIONEER RESIDENT OF WEST LIBERTY SUCCUMBS ON FARM------ Mrs. Caroline Finley, wife of James Finley and mother of Robert Finley of this city, who died at her home on a farm near West Liberty, Wednesday night, will be buried tomorrow, according to funeral arrangements perfected today. The services are announced to be held from the Moscow Methodist Episcopal church at 1 o'clock Saturday afternoon. The death of Mrs. Finley followed an illness of more than a year, during which she had suffered of a compliction of diseases. She was 62 years of age. For almost forty years she had been a resident of Muscatine County, coming here from Pennsylvania as a young girl. Thirteen children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Finley, eleven of whom survive. The surviving children are Robert Finley, Muscatine; Fred Finley, Nichols; George Finley, Kansas City, MO; Mrs. Sherman Lange, Moscow; Mrs. June Brunswick, Sylvis, Ill; Mrs. Clark Askam, Frank, John, Arthur, Howard and William Finley of West Liberty. Besides her husband, Mrs. Finley survived by two brothers and a sister who are Fred Geesy of Muscatine, residing on Cedar street; John Geesy of Wilkes Barre, PA; and Mrs. Elizabeth Conrad of West Tipton, PA.
Name: JAMES FINLEY
Submitted by: Stephanie Haslam
Date Submitted: March 11, 2006
Source of Obituary: Unknown, but probably the "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa. He died 24 April 1930
Mr. Finley, Former Hampton Township Resident, Is Dead.----- James Finley, age 85, for many years a resident of Hampton township where he made his home with a daughter, Mrs June Brunswick, died yesterday in Moscow, Ia., at the home of another daughter, Mrs. Anna Lange. He left Hampton township a year ago to move to Moscow. He was born May 4, 1845, in Ireland and came to America at the age of 20 years. After living several years in New York and in Illinois, he moved to Kansas where he married Caroline Geesey, Oct. 5, 1871. They settled in Muscatine, Ia., in 1876, where 11 children were born to the union, all of them surviving. The wife died in 1916, since that time Mr. Finley having made his home with his daughters. The children surviving are Mrs. Irma Askam and Frank of West Liberty, Ia., Robert and Arthur of Muscatine; Howard of Rock Island; John of Cedar Rapids, William of Detroit, Mrs. June Brunswick of Hampton township and Mrs. Anna Lange, Moscow. Also surviving are 20 grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Margaret Hughes in Ireland. Funeral services will be Sunday afternoon in Moscow, where burial will take place.
Name: THOMAS PATRICK FINEGAN
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 13, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; June 13, 1952)
Muscatine Youth, 16 Is Killed in Highway Mishap -- Thomas FINNEGAN, 16, of 917 Mulberry avenue, died at Muscatine General Hospital Monday as a result of injuries incurred in a highway accident. The youth, son of Alderman and Mrs. Harold “Pat” FINNEGAN lived less than an hour and a half after being thrown from an automobile as it rolled into a ditch. Deputy Sheriff Mike Martin said the accident occurred on Highway 61 about a mile south of the south city limits.--- Three In Car-- FINNEGAN was riding in a car driven by Robert Gerard Mau, 16, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nau, 819 Woodlawn avenue. Another passenger was Larry Martin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Martin, Route 6.--- The three had been at the Cheri-Top Drive In, 1200 Grandview avenue. In an automobile owned by the Nau boy’s father, they were proceeding south on Highway 61. According to the deputy sheriff’s version of the fatal mishap, the car carrying the three youths overtook an old-model car that had either very dim or no tail lights.--- In an attempt to avoid crashing into the slower-moving vehicle. Nau veered tot he left. Spinning out of control, the Nau machine careened into the left ditch. Deputy Sheriff Martin estimated the 1957 Pontiac traveled about 200 feet and then overturned. FINNEGAN, who was seated in the middle of the front seat, and Martin, who was seated on the right side, were both thrown out of the violently twisting machine. Mau managed to support himself by gripping the steering wheel and was only partially ejected as the wrecked auto came to rest in the ditch.----- The Geo. M. Wittich funeral home ambulance was summoned to the scene and removed the three injured youths to Muscatine General hospital. At the hospital, it was reported that Nau and Martin had suffered minor lacerations. Both were able to leave the hospital today.-----May Hold Inquest------ Ralph Figg, Muscatine county coroner, opened an investigation at the hospital and also visited the scene of the accident, following the youth’s death. The death was attributed to head injuries. The coroner reported the investigation was continuing today, and that an inquest may be arranged.---- Figg reported that he had obtained a statement this afternoon form Fred Millage, 16, of 2007 Oneida avenue, driver of the car which was traveling south on highway No. 61 ahead of the Nau car at an estimated speed of about 45 to 50 miles an hour. Millage said that his right tail light and license light were in working order, but that his left tail light was out. Millage informed the coroner that the car came up behind him at a high rate of speed, and as it was passing him, left the highway, flipped over twice in the air and once again after hitting the ground. He went back to give assistance, he told the coroner, and found that the FINNEGAN and Martin youths had been thrown out of the car and that Nau remained in the wreckage.---- Millage at Sheriff Charles Anson’s office this afternoon said he was traveling between 45 an d50 as the Nau car approached from behind at a high rate of speed. Millage said that in his rear view mirror he saw the Nau car swerve to the left, turn twice in the air, and crash into a ditch. He said there was no racing of any kind involved in the accident.----- Thomas Patrick FINNEGAN was born Feb. 10, 1941 at Iowa City, and had spent practically all his life in Muscatine. He was employed as a woodworker at the Huttig Manufacturing Co. and was a member of Grace Lutheran church. He is survived by his parents, Harold (Pat) and Muriel KLEEVTER-FINNEGAN, and by his maternal grandfather, Erwin KLEEVETER, of Muscatine. He was preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Lou, in infancy.---- The body is at the Fairbanks Home for Funerals, where it will remain for funeral services to be conducted Thursday. -------------- (written in pencil; Sep 13, 1957) ----- Rites for Thomas FINNEGAN were held Thursday at the Fairbanks chapel. The Rev. C.R. Gesell, pastor of Grace Lutheran church, was in charge. Pallbearers were Howard Knouse, Jerry White, Ivan and Larry Martin, Dale Keeler and Robert Lucas. Burial was at Greenwood cemetery. City officials attended the funeral services in a body.
Name: ANDREW FISCHER
Submitted by: Webmaster for Bev Francque
Date Submitted: May 26, 2002
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, February 11, 1919, page 2
OBITUARY---- Andrew Fischer.----- Andrew Fischer, 894 Climer street, died at 8 o'clock this morning at Bellevue hospital where he had been confined for the last seven weeks. A complication of ailments caused his death. He was 81 years old. He was born June 29, 1837, in Hessen, Germany and came to this country, settling in Muscatine when 25 years of age. Shortly after, he married Mary Raugh, to which union one son was born. Three years after, his wife died. He was again married to Mary Beard, to which union eleven children were born, seven of whom preceded him in death. The second wife preceded him in death by three years. To survive, he leaves two daughters, Mrs. Ben Kurtz of Chillicothe, Mo., and Mrs. Ed. Newell of this city, and three sons, George Fischer of Rock Island and Paul and William Fischer, both of Muscatine. Two sisters, Mrs. Casper Wierhauser and Mrs. Mary Frutig, both of this city, also survive. Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed pending word from out-of-town relatives.-----"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, February 12, 1919, page 2----OBITUARY---- Andrew Fischer.---- Funeral services for Andrew Fischer, who died yesterday morning at Bellevue hospital, will be held at 2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon from the home of a daughter, Mrs. E. M. Newell, 1105 Orange street, the Rev. Peter Geissler of the Walnut Street Baptist church to officiate. Brief services wil also be held at the grave. Burial will be made in Greenwood cemetery.----"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, February 13, 1919, page 6----OBITUARY--- Andrew Fischer.---- Funeral services for Andrew Fischer who died Tuesday morning at Bellevue hospital were held at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon from the home of a daughter, Mrs. E. M. Newell, 1105 Orange street, the Rev. Peter Geissler of the Walnut Street Baptist church officiating. Burial was made in Greenwood cemetery. The pall bearers were Ben Kurtz, Harry Olsen, Ed Newell, Paul, William and George Fischer.
Name: ALICE FISCHER
Submitted by: Bev Gerdts
Date Submitted: November 28, 2011
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, IA., Monday June 1,1964
Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Fischer, 82, of 800 East Sixth Street will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the George M. Wittich funeral home. Rev. Harry L. Parker if Muscatine will officiate. Internment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Fisher, a resident of Muscatine for 43 years died at 2:28 p.m. Sunday at Muscatine General Hospital after an extended illness. She was married to Charles Fisher. Survivors are one son, Joseph Fisher of Muscatine; one daughter, Josephine Wickey of Muscatine; one sister, Viola Fortner of Muscatine; one grandchild; one great grandson and one great great grand daughter. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one sister and one brother.
Name: EMMA SCHWANDT FISCHER
Submitted by: June Welsch (of no relation)
Date Submitted: August 31, 2009
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, February 23, 1942
Mrs. Emma Schwandt Fischer, 79, died today at the Lutheran homes of complications after a illness of several months. --- She formerly resided at 607 Cedar street but she had been a resident of the homes since June 1942. The daughter of Ferdinand and Louise Schwandt was born Sept. 11, 1862, in Steinfelde, Brandenberg, Germany. She was married to Henry Fischer Sept. 9. 1915 at St. Paul, Minn. She was a member of the Zion Lutheran church of Muscatine. She also belonged to the Ladies Aid society. --- Surviving are three step-sons, Paul C. Fischer of Muscatine; Albert Fischer; Mt. Vernon Ia. and Henry J. Fischer, Pittsburg, Pa., three step-daughters Mrs. Alma Nieman of Springfield, ILL., Mrs. J. C. Folger of Victoria, Texas, and Mrs. B. J. Dube of Davenport; a brother Herman Schwandt of Ripan, Wis. several nieces and nephews all of Wisconsin, and nine step grandchildren. --- She was preceded in death by her husband, who died Nov. 1, 1930, as well as her parents and one brother. --- Funeral services will be held at Wednesday at the Lutheran Homes with the Rev. Elmer S. Nicholson, superintendent of the Lutheran homes, officiating. The body is at the George M. Wittich Funeral home. ---------------Muscatine Journal Feb. 25, 1942 --------------- Final rites for Mrs. Emma Schwandt Fischer, whose death occurred at the Lutheran Homes on the Burlington road where she had resided, for several months, were conducted today at the homes. The Rev, Elmer S. Nicholson, superintendent of the homes, was in charge. Burial was in the Lutheran Homes cemetery.
Name: FRANK FISCHER
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: July 10, 2000 1:40 AM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL AND NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, December 27, 1941, page 3
Funeral Rites----Frank Fischer-----Funeral services for Frank Fischer, 85, resident of Muscatine for 65 years who died Monday at his home, 1102 Isett Avenue, were held Friday at the Hoffman Funeral church with the Rev. Julius F. Holm, pastor of the Zion Lutheran church, officiating. Pallbearers were: William Hoffman, John Hoffman, Leonard Umschied, John Gerthardt, S.R. Amlong and John Carlisle and singers were Mrs. Walter Sabbath and Mrs. Charles Dittman, accompanied by Miss Eda Critz. Burial was in the St. Stanislaus cemetery near Hills, Ia., with the Rev. Mr. Horan in charge of the rites at the grave.
Name: PAUL FISCHER
Submitted by: June Welsch (of no relation)
Date Submitted: August 31, 2009
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, April 20, 1949
Paul Fischer 89, resident of the Lutheran Homes, died at the homes today. The son of John and Dahta Seidel Fischer, he was born in Germany on Feb. 8, 1860, coming to this country in 1884. He was a miller by trade and was a member of the Lutheran church. There are no immediate survivors, Services will be Thursday at the Lutheran Homes chapel with the Rev. E. H. Mueller in charge. Burial will be in the Lutheran Homes cemetery.
Name: ETTA B. FISHBURN
Submitted by: Lynn McCleary (of no relation)
Dated Submitted: July 22, 2010
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Oct. 9, 1950
Funeral services will be held at the Fairbanks Chapel at 2 p.m., Tuesday for Mrs. Etta B. Fishburn, 75, lifelong resident of Muscatine, whose death occurred about 2 p.m. Saturday at Bridge's Nursing Home after an extended illness. Her home address was 104 West Fifth Street. --- Services will be conducted by the Rev. Richard M. Pieper rector of Trinity Episcopal curch. (note spelling) Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery. The body will remain at the Fairbanks Home for Funerals. --- The daughter of Milford and Anne Smith Benham, she was born in muscaitne on Oct. 5, 1875. Her marriage to Edward E. Fishburn took place in Erie, Ill., Oct 5, 1933. Mrs. Fishburn was a member of Trinity Episcopal church. --- Survivors include her husband, one son, Milford B. Guthrie of Iowa City, and four grandsons. Preceding her in death were her parents, first husband, one son, Sidney, and three brothers.
Name: JESSE J. FISHBURN
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 13, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in ink; 2 Dec 1955)
Jesse J. FISHBURN, 70, local attorney, died today at Muscatine County hospital. The body was removed tot he Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home. Funeral services are planned at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Presbyterian church with the Rev. William Kettlitz officiating. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery.--- Mr. FISHBURN was born Nov. 19, 1885, in Muscatine county, the son of John P. and Luise KAUFMAN-FISHBURN. He was married to Alpha Amielia WABNITZ in November 1917, at Muscatine. A life resident of Muscatine county, he had been a practicing attorney since 1911. In 1915, his brother, C. H. FISHBURN, became associated with him in the practice of law and in 1947, his son, John C. FISHBURN, became associated with him. He served as assistant county attorney for a time and at one time was president of the Muscatine County Bar Assn.--- Mr. FISHBURN was a member of the First Presbyterian church, was ordained as a deacon in the church in 1924 and as an elder in 1941. --- Surviving are the son, John C. FISHBURN, and four grandchildren. His wife and brother, C. H. FISHBURN, preceded him in death.
Name: WILLIAM H. FISHBURN
Submitted by: Lynn McCleary (of no relation)
Dated Submitted: June 6, 2010
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL & NEWS TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, July 13, 1929
Civil War Veteran Dies within Few Hours of Sister, Mrs. Hoskins. – Death claimed brother and sister of one of Muscatine county’s pioneer families with a few hours of one another today, Mrs. Stephen Hospkins, 80, early this morning and her brother, William H. Fishburn, 84, at 12:30 this afternoon. --- William H. Fishburn was born Jan. 5, 1845, at Center county, Pa., the son of Joshua and Margaret Fishburn. With his parents he came to Iowa at an young age, and the remainder of his life was spent in this vicinity. --- He was a farmer until his retirement a number of years ago. For the past 15 years, he has been a resident of Muscatine. --- Mr. Fishburn served for three years with the Union forces in the Civil war. He was a member of Company A, Thirty-Fifth Iowa infantry. --- He was also a member of the county board of supervisors for 10 years, and chairman at the time the present courthouse was erected. --- He married Miss Mary Eleanora Brown of Bloomington township March 5, 1871. Mrs. Fishburn died several years ago. --- Surviving are one son, Edward E. Fishburn, and one daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Fishhurn Scott, both of Muscatine, and two grandchildren, William A. Scott, Detroit, Mich., and William D. Fishburn, Muscatine. --- Funeral arrangements are incomplete but are in charge of the Fairbanks Home for Funerals, where the body was taken today, and where it will remain until the time of the services, which will be held at the funeral home. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery.
Name: BERTHA FISHER
Submitted by a Volunteer
Date Submitted: July 18, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, July 21, 1955, page 10
Mrs. Bertha Fisher, Death Occurs at Home of Sister---Mrs. Bertha Fisher, 70, of 808 West Eighth street, died Wednesday at her home after a brief illness. She was born Jun. 7, 1885, at Muscatine, being a daughter of Philip and Christine Ridenour Ludman and had been a lifelong resident of the community. She was married to Harry Fisher, who preceded her in death. Mrs. Fisher was of the Lutheran faith. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Scott Sample of Detroit; one brother, George Ludman of Muscatine; and one sister, Mrs. Caroline Eichenauer, Muscatine. One grandchild, Scott Sample, Jr., of Detroit, also survives. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and two sisters. The body is at the George M. Wittich Funeral Home, where it will remain pending services to be conducted Saturday by the Rev. Philip Huston. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery.
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 13, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in ink 25 July 1955)
Funeral services for Mrs. Bertha FISHER were conducted Saturday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home by the Rev. Philip Husten. Burial was at Greenwood cemetery. Flower attendants were Mrs. Herbert Bloomer, Mrs. Richard Heath and Mrs. Glenn Axel. Pallbearers were Charles Wetzel, Frank Wetzel, Edward Klein and Fred Klein.
Name: CHARLES ORLANDO FISHER
Submitted by: Janet Branson
Date Submitted: Monday, October 16, 2000 5:45 AM
Source of Obituary:"THE WAYNE HEROLD", Wayne, NE., Date of newspaper unknown, death date: November 24, 1907
Death of C. O. Fisher------- C. O. Fisher, one of the pioneer residents of Wayne, died at his home in this city Sunday evening, November 24th and was buried from the Methodist Church on Wednesday, November 27th. Mr. Fisher was born in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, December 18, 1841. He was united in marriage with Miss Mary Alger, June 18, 1872, (in Muscatine Co., IA) and with her came to Wayne in 1884. Two children were born to them. The first born, Harry, living to share with his mother the sorrow of parting and the honor and comfort of a long and honorable life so suddenly and peacefully ended. During the twenty-three years of his residence in Wayne, Mr. Fisher has been one of the foremost of its citizens in promoting the interests of the city, and to an unusual degree has won the confidence of his fellow citizens. In his long and active business career he has always been regarded as one of the most dependable of men. Positive in his opinions, unswerving in his adhesion to that which he thought to be right; vigorous in the carrying out of his plans, and fair in his dealings with men, he built for himself a monument that time will not destroy. He had been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for several years, often holding official position, and a member of the Masonic Lodge long enough to have been placed upon the honorary roll. To his wife and son and fellow citizens he leaves the heritage of an unsullied name and a character thoroughly tested and found "not wanting." The funeral services were conducted by the pastor of the church, Rev. C. F. Sharpe, and the Wayne Masonic Lodge.
Name: CORNELIUS B. FISHER
Submitted by: Al Harker, GG Nephew, Davenport, Iowa
Date Submitted: Sunday, August 11, 2002 10:45 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, February 15, 1919
CORNELIUS B. FISHER---- Cornelius B. Fisher, a native of this city and a mail carrier for the last twenty-eight years, died at 8:20 this morning at his home, 605 East Fourth Street, following an extended illness. A general breakdown caused his death. He was 60 years old. He was born October 29, 1858, in Muscatine and resided here his entire life. In 1881 he married ANNA STAPLETON to which union four children were born, three of whom survive, The youngest daughter, Mrs. ZOLA M. TAYLOR preceded him in death, Oct 14, 1918. Mr. Fisher was well known in public life for thirty one years. He served two years as policeman and constable and for the last twenty eight years was employed at the local post office as a mail carrier. Fraternally, he was affiliated with the A.F. and A. M. and Woodman lodges. Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, MRS. NORA G. TOURTILLOTT of Iowa City and MRS. Maud HULL of this city,, one son CORNELIUS R. FISHER, and one adopted son RICHARD W. FISHER, both of Muscatine. Three sisters, MRS. C.C. SMITH, MRS. Sarah HAINS , MRS. FANNIE STAPLETON, and five brothers EDWIN, JOHN, CHARLES, GEORGE, HARRY FISHER of Muscatine also survive. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 Tuesday afternoon from the home. Rev. U.S. Smith of the First Methodist Episcopal church will officiate. Burial will be made in Greenwood Cemetery.------ Additional information------- Cornelius Bower Fisher parents CORNELIUS WALBURN FISHER, and MARY BOWER--- wife: ANNA NORA STAPLETON----- daughters,: MAUD married DONALD MCKILLIGAN, HULL, LOHMILLER , ZULA, married JOHN LEE TAYLOR----- Sisters married; Sarah -JOHN HAIN, Leah -JAMES DENHAM , Mary-CARL LORENZ, Emma -ALFRED LINCOLN HARKER, Fannie-DENNIS STAPLETON , Adaline- CHOCKLEY SMITH.----- brothers; John - ADELE MCCLAREN, Edwin - HELEN MARTICKE, Charles - LAURA DICKERSON, George - SARAH SHRAEDER, Harry - GRACE HEBARD.
Name: C. W. FISHER
Submitted by: Al Harker
Date Submitted: Sunday, May 26, 2002 4:44 PM
Source of Obituary:Unknown
SILENT REAPER------ C.W. FISHER Passes Away At His Home in Bulterville.-------- A LARGE FAMILY MOURNS HIS DEATH-------- An Old Settler Gone.------- This morning at 7:25 at his home, No. 1078 Star Street, Bulterville, occurred the death of C.W. Fisher, an old and respected citizen of Muscatine, at the age of 66 years. He had been in failing health for the past several months, but it was not until about a week ago that he was compelled to take to his bed, where he remained until death relieved his sufferings. Deceased was born in Lancaster, Penn. March 7, 1829, and came to this city in 1854, which had been his home since that date. During his residence here he followed his trade of tinner until his health began to fail and he was obliged to retire. He is survived by his sorrowing widow and twelve children: Mrs (Sarah) John HAIN, of Arion, Iowa, Mrs (Leah) James DENHAM, residing near Letts, Mrs Mary Lawrence, Mrs. (Adaline) Chockly Smith, Mrs. (Fannie) Dennis STAPLETON, Mrs. (Emma) Link Harker, of this city; C.B. , John A. Edwin M.S, George, Charles, and Harry, also living here. The announcement of Mr. Fisher's death will be received with regret by a large number of personal friends, by whom be was highly esteemed. The funeral services will be announced later.----- Additional information------ Cornelious Walburn Fisher married MARY BOWER---- Mary (Lawrence?) married Carl Lorenz.----- Emma married Alfred Lincoln Harker.----- C.B is Cornelious Bower Fisher.
Name: EDWIN McMASTERS STANTON FISHER
Submitted by: Al Harker, a GG Nephew
Date Submitted: Saturday, January 18, 2003 3:15 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, issue unknown, date of death: 18 December 1974
EDWIN McMASTERS STANTON FISHER----- Edwin M.S. Fisher, 104, 800 West Fulliam Ave. , died at 6 p.m Wednesday at his home. Funeral services will be held Friday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery Saturday. Mr. Fisher said on his 100th birthday, Dec. 22 1969. he attributed his long like to two verses in the book of Proverbs in the Bible. The verses. Proverbs 1 and 2 read, " My son, forget not my law: but let thine heart keep my commandments. For length of days, and long life, and peace shall they add to thee." Edwin Fisher was born Dec.22, 1869 in Muscatine, the son of Cornelius and Mary BOWER. He was a life resident of the city. He married HELENA MARITICKE in October of 1899 in Muscatine. He was a member of the Hawkeye Lodge, Iowa Lodge No. 2, A.F. and A.M. Before his retirement he worked as a button cutter, sold insurance, was a carpenter and operated a grocery store. Surviving are two daughters, VIOLET L. FISHER with whom he made his home; and Mrs. [HELEN] LYSLE MILLETT, Muscatine. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one son, and 12 brothers and sisters.----- Additional information by GG Nephew Al Harker----- Son was HAROLD EDWIN born 24 Aug 1903, died 25 May 1904---- Violet Leona Fisher born 3 Sept 1900, died 20 Jan 1999 never married.---- Helen Corrine Fisher born 9 Jul 1910, died 6 Feb 1997, no children---- Edwins siblings----- SARAH [ JOHN HAIN ], LEAH [ DENHAM ] , MARY [ CARL LORENZ ], EMMA [ ALFRED LINCOLN HARKER ], FANNIE [ DENNIS STAPLETON ], ADALINE [ CHOCKLY SMITH ], CHARLES [ LAURA DICKERSON ], GEORGE [ SARAH SHRAEDER ], HARRY L. [ GRACE HEBARD ], CORNELIUS B. [ ANNA STAPLETON ].----- Helen Marticke parents, HENRY and MARY GROLL? Atalissa Ia.
Name: EUDORA M. FISHER
Submitted by: Janet Branson
Date Submitted: Thursday, October 05, 2000 12:29 AM
Source of Obituary: "WEST LIBERTY INDEX", West Liberty, Iowa, Date of newspaper unknown, death date: November 21, 1927
MRS. FRED FISHER PASSES AWAY IN OREGON-------- A recent issue of the Greshem, Oregon Outlook contained the following notice of the death of a former local woman:--------- The funeral of Mrs. Eudora M. Fisher, mother of Mrs. Grace E. Kitchen of Portland, Mrs. Hattie Vorphal of Oregon City, and Boyd Fisher of Greshem, was held at the Pleasant Home Methodist Episcopal Church Wednesday Nov. 23, in the afternoon. There were many friends and relatives from Portland and Pleasant Home present. A large display of floral tri- butes was banked about the casket at the altar, giving evidence of the love and esteem with which Mrs. Fisher was regarded by those who knew her. The pall bearers were Fred Marshall, Boyd Fisher, Harry Morgan, M. Morgan, Robert Vorphal and M. J. Melton. The music was furnished by W. B. Cory, H. Lee Ball, Arthur Sloop, and the Rev. Oliver Gill, and Mrs. Gill at the organ. The musical number given by the quartet were "Asleep in Jesus," "No Night There" and "Abide With Me." The service was conducted by the Rev. Oliver Gill, the pastor of the church, who based his remarks on life of the deceased and the scriptural passages John 14 and the 23rd Psalm. The committal service was held at Lincoln Memorial Park chapel. Eudora M. Morgan was born January 22, 1859, (the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Morgan) in Muscatine Co., Iowa. In 1883 she was united in marriage to Fred L. Fisher, who survives her. In early childhood Mrs. Fisher united with the Methodist Episcopal Church and continued a loyal and consistant member throughout her life. She was a great granddaughter of the Rev. Thomas Odell, of the Methodist Episcopal Church, who rode circuits in the early days of American Methodism under Bishop Francis Asbury. One of the highly prized heirlooms of the family, possessed by Mrs. Fisher, was a certificate of ordination signed by the Bishop Francis Asbury himself showing he had ordained Thomas Odell. For several months Mrs. Fisher realized that the end of her earthly life was near, but she bore her suffering with true Christian fortitude and bravery, knowing that she was ready, although life was sweet and loved ones dear to her. Besides the husband and children mentioned, she is survived by an adopted brother and five grandchildren, all of whom had visited her in her final illness and were present at the funeral. A host of friends will mourn her departure.
Name: FRED FISHER
Submitted by: Janet Branson
Date Submitted: Thursday, October 05, 2000 12:29 AM
Source of Obituary: "WEST LIBERTY INDEX", West Liberty, Iowa, Date of newspaper unknown, death date: August 15, 1933
SERVICES HELD------ IN OREGON FOR FRED FISHER------ Fred L. Fisher, a native of Iowa, passed away at the home of his son Boyd, with whom he had made his home the past year. He was born at West Liberty, Iowa, April 20, 1859, the son of J. M. and Matilda Fisher. In 1881 he married Eudora Morgan, who passed away in 1927. In early life he taught school. He had been a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows for more than 50 years and was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he was a conscientious worker. He came to Portland thirty years ago and had lived in the Orient community several years. He had been in ill health since December, 1931. Surviving relatives are two daughters, Mrs. Grace Kitchen of Portland, and Mrs. Hattie Vorphal of Oregon City, and his son Boyd, of Greshem. There are 6 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Four sisters survive: Mrs. Stella Haurigan, Billings, Mont., Mrs. Harriette Aikins, St. Johns, Wash. Mrs. Gertrude MacGowan, Sillsbee, Tex., and Mrs. Louisa Henderson, West Liberty, Iowa. Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Pleasant Home Methodist Church by Rev. Paul Roeder. Interment was in Lincoln Memorial Park.. Gresham I.O.O.F. lodge furnished pall bearers and had charge of the commitment services.
Name: GERTRUDE E. FISHER
Submitted by: Al Harker
Date Submitted: Sunday, May 26, 2002 3:19 PM
Source of Obituary:"QUAD CITY TIMES", Davenport, Iowa, May 17, 2000
Muscatine, Iowa Services for GERTRUDE E. FISHER, 89, of Lake Placid, Fl., formerly of Muscatine, will be 3pm Tuesday at Greenwood Cemetery, Muscatine. Mrs Fisher died Thursday, May 18 2000, at her home, after a brief illness. Ralph J. Wittich-Riley -Freers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. GERTRUDE COFFIN was born Feb. 21, 1911, in Conesville. She married ORVAL FISHER in 1934 in Muscatine. Memorials may be make to First Presbyterian Church, 117 N. Oak St, Lake Placid, Fl. Survivors include a son, Fred, Kitts Hill, Ohio; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sister; Debbie Gallagher, Greeley, Co.,' and a brother, Gaylord Coffin, Fort Collins, Co.
Name: HARRY L. FISHER
Submitted by: Al Harker, GG Nephew, Davenport, Ia.
Date Submitted: Sunday, May 12, 2002 9:36 PM
Source of Obituary:"QUAD CITY TIMES", Davenport, Iowa, February 16, 1956
Atty. Harry L Fisher, 76 of Walnut Ridge, Ark. died at 11:40 am Thursday in St.Lukes Hospital. He had been visiting his daughter and son in law, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Finch of 2604 Wilkes Ave. Davenport. Born March 17, 1879 in Muscatine, he attended schools there. He married GRACE HEBARD in 1898 in Muscatine. She died in 1915. Later he married LULA HAHN who also preceded him in death . In 1943 he married CORA FORD in Eureka Springs, Ark. He was of Baptist faith and practiced law in bout Muscatine and Arkansas. Surviving are the widow: two daughters, Mrs. Finch and Mrs. ORREN KISER , or Wilton; four grandchildren, and three brothers EDWIN, CHARLES, GEORGE all of Muscatine. The body was taken to the Runge Mortuary.----- Quad City Times Feb 18, 1956----- FISHER FUNERAL---- Funeral services will held Monday in the Ralph Wittich Funeral Home, Muscatine, for Atty HARRY L. FISHER, 76, of Walnut Ridge, Ark, who died Thursday in St. Lukes Hospital, Davenport. He had been visiting his daughter and son in law, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Finch of 2604 Wilkes Ave. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Muscatine. The body was sent from Runge Mortuary at noon today to the Ralph Wittick Funeral Home in Muscatine.----- Addition information from GG Nephew, AL Harker of Davenport, Iowa----- Parents were Cornelius Walburn Fisher, Mary Bower--- Children: Blanche (Mrs Orren Issac Kiser)-- Mildred (Mrs. Tom Meeker- Mrs Earl Finch)---- Siblings: Sarah Ann (Mrs. John Hain)-- Leah ( Mrs James Denham)-- Mary (Mrs Carl Lorenz)-- Cornelius , John , Edwin, Charles, George-- Emma (Mrs. Alfred L Harker)-- Adaline (Mrs. Chockly Smith)-- Fannie (Mrs. Dennis Stapleton) all of Muscatine Iowa
Name: JAMES MARVIN FISHER
Submitted by: Janet Branson
Date Submitted: Thursday, October 05, 2000 12:29 AM
Source of Obituary: "WEST LIBERTY INDEX", West Liberty, Iowa, Date of newspaper unknown, death date: July 24, 1900
DEATH CLAIMS EARLY SETTLER----- The funeral of J. Marvin Fisher took place at the Christian Church at 3 p. m. on Thursday and was attended by a large crowd of people many coming from the Cedar Valley neighborhood, the former home of the deceased. The Masonic frat- ernity came in a body, six acting as pallbearers as follows: H. P. Dodge, John Maxson, Andrew Nichols, J. E. Evans, George Bleeye, and George Bachelor. Rev. G. W. Burch, who officiated, read and preached from the 103rd Psalm and music was furnished by the church choir. The church was fittingly decorated with flowers and there were floral offerings on the casket. Mr. Fisher was in the 69th year of his age. He was one of the early settlers of this State and for many years a much respected citizen of West Liberty. He is survived by five daughters and two sons, all of whom, except one (Mrs. Gertrude McGowen, who lives in Texas) were present at the last. Thus, one by one, our oldest men and women are passing away and soon the places that have known them will know them no more, forever.------ OBITUARY------ James Marvin Fisher was born in Bradford County, Pa. March 7, 1832, and died at West Liberty, Iowa, July 24, 1900, at the ripe old age of 68 years, 4 months and 17 days. He was the son of Frederick and Dolly (Cole) Fisher, and received his education from the common schools of his native county. In 1854, he was married to Miss Matilda Moore, of Allegheny County, New York, who preceded him in death almost two years. To them were born eight children; Laura (Rock), Fred L., John M. of Eagle Grove, Iowa, Stella (Haurigan), of Fremont, Neb., Willis Waldow, who died in infancy, Harriet (Aikins), Gertrude (MacGowen), of Houston, Tex., and Lou (Henderson). He is survived by two sisters and three brothers, Helen L. Lyon, Isabel Adams, George W. and Frederick W. all of Bradford County, Pa., and C. Orlando, of Wayne, Neb. In 1856 he moved to Muscatine Co., Iowa, which since has been his home, except for three years spent in Texas. He was one of our old citizens, a member of the Masonic fraternity, and blessed with a large circle of friends. The funeral services were held from the Christian Church on Thursday, July 26, under the direction of the pastor. The Masons attended in a body and closed the exercises at the grave with their burial service at Oakridge Cemetery.
Name: JOHN AMOS FISHER
Submitted by: Al Harker, a GG Nephew
Date Submitted: Saturday, January 18, 2003 3:15 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, November 16, 1921, page 5
JOHN AMOS FISHER---- Muscatine's first death from scarlet fever in years, occurred at 10:30 o'clock Tuesday night, when John Amos Fisher, proprietor of a second-hand store on Cedar Street, passed away following a brief illness at his home, 216 Bridgeman street. Mr. Fisher was ill for about ten days, but his condition became critical only three days ago. By reason of the nature of Mr. Fisher's death, immediate burial had to be made and private funeral services were held at 4 o'clock this afternoon. The Rev. D.. J. Ferguson of the United Brethren church had charge of the services the grave. Interment was made at Greenwood cemetery. The deceased was born on Oct.11, 1867, in Muscatine, and resided here his entire life. He was married to Miss ADELE L. McCLAREN, Sept. 28, 1898. To survive him, he leaves his widow, three sisters, Mrs., SARAH HAIN, Mrs. FANNIE STAPLETON and Mrs. C.C SMITH , and four brothers, EDWIN , CHARLES, GEORGE and HARRY FISHER, all of Muscatine. The deceased was affiliated with the Knights of the Maccabees.----- Additonal information, by GG Newphew Al Harker----- JOHN parents CORLNELIUS WALBURN FISHER, MARY BOWER---- ADELE parents ANDREW McCLAREN, ELIZA. SMITH----- Johns siblings;---- SARAH [ JOHN HAIN] LEAH [JAMES DENHAM], MARY [CARL LORENZ], EMMA [ALFRED LINCONL HARKER], FANNIE [DENNIS STAPLETON], ADALINE [CHOCKLY SMITH].---- EDWIN [HELEN MARTICKE], CHARLES [LAURA DICKERSON], GEORGE [SARAH SHRAEDER], HARRY [GRACE HEBARD], CORNELIUS B. [ANNA STAPLETON].
Name: JOHN M. FISHER
Submitted by: Janet Branson
Date Submitted: Saturday, October 07, 2000 5:11 PM
Source of Obituary: "EAGLE GROVE EAGLE", Eagle Grove, Iowa, Date of newspaper-Unknown, Death date: September 15, 1931
JOHN M. FISHER, EARLY SETTLER PASSES AWAY------- Well Known Citizen Yields to Fatal Illness on Tuesday.------- Will Be Buried This Afternoon.-------- John M. Fisher died at his home on South Commercial Avenue on Tuesday, Sept. 15. He had been in fairly good health until about a year ago when he was taken ill, but his grim determination to carry on regardless of his physical condition permitted him to return to work this past spring and summer. But two weeks ago he began to fail and it was soon seen that the end was not far away. Mr. Fisher was among the early settlers in this locality. He was among the original educators of this vicinity. He was a college graduate and his services as a teacher won constant demand. The Eagle joins the entire community in extending the bereaved children and other relatives and friends their sincerest sympathy in their great hour of sorrow. The following tribute was prepared by the. late Mr. Fisher's .pastor, the Rev. W. G. Muhlman, and will be read at the service this afternoon. Obituary John Marvin Fisher was born in West Liberty, Muscatine Co., Ia. on Nov. 2 1861, (the son of James M. and Nancy Matilda Fisher). When he was 21 years of age he came to Wright County. He attended Normal Teachers College in Columbus Junction, from which he graduated. It was there he met Miss Marion Woodard. A romance sprang up between them which culminated in their marriage on June 25, 1884. The first year of their married life was spent on the farm near Muscatine, after which they returned to Wright County and settled on the farm now occupied by Martin Larson four and a half mile east of Eagle Grove. Here they raised their family, farmed, and during the winter Mr. Fisher taught school. He taught for many years in Troy and Woolstock townships. Mr. Fisher was a well-read man who never had any trouble to get a school to teach. Once he secured a school by singing "America" over the telephone to a member of the school board. All but the younger of his children went to school with him. There are many who live in this community who were his pupils. He used to ride to and from school on horseback. There were no fences in those days so that he rode across country. One day when he was riding home from his day's work in the schoolroom, he became lost in a blizzard. Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Fisher. They are: Raymond Fisher, Mrs. Ethel Evans, Miss Maude Fisher, Mrs. Stella Atwood all of Eagle Grove, and Ralph Fisher of Kanawa. They moved from the farm to Eagle Grove on March 1, 1911, and made their home on South Commercial Ave. Mrs. Fisher passed away on Oct. 12, 1922. Mr. Fisher had always been in good health up till a little over a year ago. He had a bad spell but recovered enough to go back to work. He suddenly grew worse again about two weeks ago and passed away Sept. 15, 1931, at the age of 69 years, 10 months, and 13 days. He was a member of the Troy Methodist Church. He confessed Christ as his Saviour and died in that faith. During the years since the death of his wife he has had the pleasure of having his children near him. Miss Maude was the only one left at home and she was faithful and kind in her attentions to him till the end. In addition to the sons and daughters mentioned, he leaves 4 sisters, Mrs. Clarence Henderson of West Liberty, Iowa, Mrs. Bert McGowan of Silsbee, Tex., Mrs. Tom Haurigan of Melstone, Mont. and Mrs. Harriette Aikins of Washington State; one brother Fred L. Fisher of Greshem, Ore.; eight grandchildren, and in addition, many cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held in the Methodist Church today, Thursday. Rev. W.G. Muhlman will preach the sermon. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Eagle Grove.
Name: MARION WOODARD FISHER
Submitted by: Janet Branson
Date Submitted: Saturday, October 07, 2000 5:11 PM
Source of Obituary: "EAGLE GROVE EAGLE", Eagle Grove, Iowa, Date of newspaper-Unknown, Death date: October 12, 1922
DEATH CLAIMS CITIZEN------ Mrs. John M. Fisher Answer Summons------- Mrs. Marian Woodard Fisher was born at Lomira, Wis., Jan. 6, 1861. She came to Iowa with her parents 53 years ago. They lived at Alden for a year and then moved to Wright County, where they settled on a farm in Troy township. On June 25, 1884, she was united in marriage to John Fisher. They went to Muscatine County to live but remained there only a short time, then returned to Troy township. On March 1, 1911, they moved to Eagle Grove where they have since lived. Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Fisher: Raymond M. of Eagle Grove, Ethel Evans of Woolstock, Maude, Mrs. Stella Atwood and Ralph W. of Eagle Grove. Mrs. Fisher was a member of the Troy Methodist Episcopal Church and joined in Eagle Grove under the pastorate of the Rev. C. E. Chapler. She has been in failing health since 1905, when she became afflicted with asthma. Since that time she has received the kindest of treatment and most thoughtful attention from her daughter, Maude, who has been untiring in her devotion to her mother. Mrs. Fisher quietly passed away on the evening of Oct. 12, having reached the age of 61 years, 3 months, and 12 days. Besides members of her immediate family already mentioned, she leaves, to mourn their loss, three brothers: Frank Woodard of Hollywood, Calif., John and Richard of Eagle Grove; one sister, Mrs. J. W. Porter of Eagle Grove; two half sisters, Mrs. Ed Dignan of Eagle Grove and Mrs. Will Cline of Colo, Iowa; also five grandchildren: Marvin, Glen and Helen Fisher; Frederick Evans and Wilma Atwood. Marian Jean Atwood, who recently died, was Mrs. Fisher's namesake. Funeral services were held from the Methodist Church on Sunday at 2:30. The Rev. W. G. Muhlman preached the funeral sermon. Interment was in the Rose Hill Cemetery.
Name: MARY ALGER FISHER
Submitted by: Janet Branson
Date Submitted: Monday, October 16, 2000 5:45 AM
Source of Obituary:"THE WAYNE HEROLD", Wayne, NE., Date of newspaper unknown, death date: November 17, 1931
HOLD FUNERAL HERE MONDAY FOR PIONEER------ Mrs. Mary Fisher Dies In Omaha at Advanced Age of Eighty Three------- Rev.. Capsey Officiates-------- Funeral services were held at the Harry Fisher home Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock for Mrs. Mary A. K. Fisher, who died in Omaha Saturday at the age of 83 years. Rev. H. C. Capsey officiated at rites at the home and at Greenwood Cemetery, where interment was made. Many old friends attended the rites, for Mrs. Fisher had lived in Wayne since 1884, and was prominent in the early activities of the city. In the early days, Mrs. Fisher became one of the members of the Methodist Church and was active in the work of the organization. Mrs. Fisher also took part in the work which marked the beginning of the development of Wayne as a hos- pitable town. Survivors of Mrs. Fisher include her two sisters, Mrs. Kate P. Dickerson of Omaha and Mrs. Flora Hudson of Panora, Iowa,. C. H. Fisher, her son, and Harry Ellis Fisher, her grandson, are survivors who live in Wayne. Mrs. Mary A. K. Fisher was born February 1, 1848 in Muscatine County, Iowa. She died in Omaha Saturday following a period of ill health. She was married to Charles Orlando Fisher in 1873, coming to Nebraska in 1884. From that time the Fishers made their home in the city, where both were well known and are remembered as early contributors to the early history of the town. Out of town persons who were here for the funeral were Mrs. E. P. Ellis and Mrs. Evelyn Hanson of Omaha.
Name: MRS. MARY BOWER-FISHER
Submitted by: Al Harker, GG Grandson, of Davenport, Iowa
Date Submitted: Sunday, May 26, 2002 5:24 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, June 2, 1898
One of the city's early settlers and a long time resident of Butlerville, Mrs. C.W. FISHER, departed this life yesterday morning at her home No. 107 East Seventh Street, death terminating an illness of about three weeks' duration. Her late husband was known as one of the most skilled tinners the city ever had, he passing into rest eternal on the 8th of October, 1895. Mrs.Fisher first saw the light of day in Hummelstown, Dauphin County, Pa., and reached the age of 66 years, 8 months and 25 days. Coming from the Keystone stated to Iowa in 1854, she had resided here ever since and was known as a good woman and faithful communicant of the First M.E. church. She was united in marriage to the late Cornelious Walburn Fisher on July 15th, 1851 and of the issue of their union six sons and as many daughters survive, they being Mrs. Sarah (John) HAIN, Mrs. Lillie(James) DENHAM, Mrs. Mary (Carl) LORENZ, Mrs. Emma (Alfred) HARKER, Mrs. Fannie (Dennis) STAPLETON , Mrs. Adaline (Chockly) SMITH, Cornelious, John, Charles George, and Harry. The funeral is to occur from the residence Saturday morning at 10 o'clock.----- Addtional information;---- Cornellous married Anna Stapleton--- John married Adele McClaren--- Edwin married Helen Marticke--- Charles married Laura Dickerson--- George married Sarah Shraeder--- Harry married Grace Hebard.
Name: MRS. MATILDA MOORE FISHER
Submitted by: Janet Branson
Date Submitted: Thursday, October 05, 2000 12:29 AM
Source of Obituary: "WEST LIBERTY INDEX", West Liberty, Iowa, Date of newspaper: early September, 1898
OBITUARY---- Mrs. Matilda Moore Fisher was born in Allegheny Co., New York, July 5th, 1834, and died in Houston, Texas, Sept. 8, 1898. She was united in marriage to Mr. J. M. Fisher in the county of her nativity, Jan. 22, 1854. In 1856 she, with her husband, came to Muscatine County, Iowa, where they resided until 1896, when they removed to Houston, Texas. Eight children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Fisher. One, Willie Waldo, died in infancy. The remaining seven reside at the following places: Gertrude (MacGowan) at Houston, Texas; John M. at Eagle Grove, Iowa; Stella (Haurigan) at Snyder, Neb., and Laura (Rock) Fred L., Hattie (Aikins) and Lou (Henderson), at West Liberty, Iowa. All the living children, with the husband and father, were present at the funeral to say goodbye forever, in this world, to a good, loving mother and companion. Mrs. Fisher was a faithful member of the Christian Church, having confessed her Savior in 1884. She thus lived in anticipation of the soul's greater victories in the heavenly home. The funeral services were held at the Christian Church, West Liberty by the pastor, Monday, Sept. 12, 1898, in the presence of a multi- tude of friends and loved ones. Thence we bore her body to the silent city, Oak- ridge, where, amid the quiet of unspoken yet loving memories, the earth received its own while the spirit rested from its labors in the keeping of Him, who hath prepared sweet resting for his saints.----G. W. Burch , Pastor
Name: PAMELA KAY FISHER
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 13, 2007
Source of Obituary: “MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, January 26, 1953
Pamela FISHER Death Follows Brief Illness--Funeral rites will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at the Fairbanks chapel for Pamela Kay FISHER, five-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orval FISHER, 2010 Mulberry avenue, who died Sunday at University hospital, Iowa City, following a brief illness. The child was born Oct. 18, 1947, in Muscatine, the daughter of Orval K. and Gertrude COFFIN-FISHER. She was a member of the First Presbyterian church and was a student at the Grant kindergarten school. Survivors include her parents and one brother, Freddie, at home, and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. COFFIN of Conesville.------------ (written in pencil; Feb 1, 53)-------Services were held today at the Fairbanks chapel for Pamela Kay FISHER, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orval K. FISHER. Dr. Joseph M. Kennedy, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, conducted the services. Flower attendants were Miss Ethel Mae Northye, Janet Hendrickson, Mrs. Harvey McFate and Phillis Funck. Pallbearers included H. S. Smith, E. H. Breckenfelder, Wallace Nyweide and Elmer Funck. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery.
Name: RAYMOND C. FISHER
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: January 24, 2003
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, February 19, 1968, page 10
RAYMOND C. FISHER---Raymond C. Fisher 56, of Hayward, Calif., formerly of Muscatine, died Saturday at 2 p.m. after a short illness. He was born Oct. 13, 1909, the son of Charles G. and Laura Dickerson Fisher. He was married to Pearl Krell, Sept. 28, 1932 in Muscatine. Mr. Fisher was employed by the H. J. Heinz Co. here before moving to California about 20 years ago. He was a member of the Huntwood Baptist Church of Hayward, Calif. Survivors include his wife, three sons, Raymond Fisher, Jr. of Pachaco, Calif.; Wayne Fisher of Hayward, Calif., and Richard Fisher of Freemont, Calif., one brother, Lyle Fisher, of Oakland, Calif., four sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Weggen of Hayward, Calif., Mrs. J. H. (Sylvia) Davis, Mrs. Lottie Paetz and Mrs. John (Marian) Brier all of Muscatine; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Burial will be at Hayward, Calif.
Name: VIOLET LEONA FISHER
Submitted by: Al Harker, from Davenport, Iowa, Cousin
Date Submitted: Saturday, January 29, 2005 3:55 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, January 22, 1999
Violet Leona Fisher----Services for Violet L. Fisher, of Muscatine, will be Saturday at George M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home, Muscatine. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Muscatine. Mrs. Fisher died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1999, at Muscatine General Hospital. She had worked at Muscatine Button Company and for a printing company. Violet Fisher was born Sept. 3, 1900, in Muscatine. Memorials may be made to Lutheran Homes. Survivors include nephews, Edward Millett, East Moline, and Raymond Millett, Burlington, Iowa; and grandnieces and grandnephews.----- Additional information by Submitter: Sister Helen C. [Lysle Millett]----- Father Edwin M.S. Fisher , mother HELENA F. MARTICKE---- Grand parents CORNELIOUS WALBURN FISHER, MARY BOWER
Name: IVA FITCH
Submitted by a Volunteer
Date Submitted: July 18, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, December 26, 1967, page 10
Mrs. Charles Fitch, formerly Iva Steinbaugh, died suddenly Saturday evening at her home in Chicago. She was born and raised in Muscatine, and has relatives in the Muscatine vicinity. Also surviving are her husband, and two sisters, Mrs. Della Durkey of Ingleside, Ill., and Mrs. Thelma Graves of Hemet, Calif.
Name: MRS. ELLEN FITZSIMMONS
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Sunday, February 10, 2002 7:58 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, December, 1951
Mrs. Fitzsimmons Oldest Resident Of City, Succumbs----- Mrs. Ellen Fitzsimmons, 101, of 224 Iowa avenue. Muscatine's oldest resident died at 11:15 a.m. Saturday at Bellevue hospital. Mrs. Fitzsimmons, who was the daughter of Solomon and Susanna Stroh Wagner, was born June 2, 1850, at Letts. She had lived in Muscatine about 45 years. She was married to Thomas Coder Aug. 15, 1870, and his death occurred Oct. 10, 1873. She was married to Thomas Fitzsimmons Nov. 15, 1874. She was a member of the Methodist church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Lula Webster and Mrs. Cora DeCamp both of Muscatine; a stepdaughter Mrs. Eva Phelps, West Branch; three grandchildren, Fern Webster and Mrs. Blanche Chamberlin, both of Muscatine and Mrs. E. E. Smith, Chula Vista, Calif. nine step grandchildren. Luther Franzene, Minneapolis. Mrs. Perry Oakes, Columbus Junction, Vernon Phelps, Sigourney, Mrs. Harold Stocker, St. Louis, Mrs. Alfred Anderson, West Branch, Mrs. Mabel Rummells, West Branch, Mrs. Mabel Benson, Davenport, and Mrs. Will Freese, Muscatine; and a number of great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at the chapel of the Fairbanks Home for Funerals. Dr. Claude W. Cooper, pastor of the First Methodist church will be in charge. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery.
Name: CHARLES FIX
Submitted by: Webmaster for Kathy Peterson
Date Submitted:May 9, 2000
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, January 10, 1935, No. 8, page 1
Charles Edward Fix, 53, prominent farmer residing near Andalusia, IL., died Wednesday at his home after an illness of three weeks with heart trouble. He was born on July 20, 1881 in Muscatine county and had resided here for 15 years. He also made his home in Scott county for a time. He married Ivah Pahl on October 7, 1908 at Davenport. Surviving are the wife; five children, Harold, Donald, Floyd and Mae Fix, all of Andalusia, Mrs. Allen Baker, Taylor Ridge, IL.; seven brothers and sisters, Will Fix, Fairport, Ray Fix, New Era, Mrs. Nellie Wunderlich, New Era, Mrs. Mary Burnwood, Rock Island, Harvey Fix, Muscatine, Ralph of Moline, and Mrs. Lydia Ward, Davenport. Funeral services will be held at the Andalusia church and the Blue Grass church on Saturday. The Rev. W. H. Taylor, pastor of the Silvis, IL., church, will be in charge. Burial will be in the Blue Grass cemetery, which the Hoffman Funeral home will be in charge.
Name: HARVEY S. FIX
Submitted by: Webmaster for Kathy Peterson
Date Submitted:May 4, 2000
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, November 19, 1956, No. 274, page 11
HARVEY S. FIX FUNERAL SERVICE SLATED TUESDAY.---- Harvey S. Fix died Saturday of a heart ailment. Services were held in the Chapel of the Fairbanks Home for Funerals. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Fix was on a hunting trip when stricken on Saturday. He was riding in a car driven by Keith Weiersheuser, when the attack occurred east of Tipton. Mr. Fix was taken to a nearby farm house so a doctor could be summoned, but death occurred before the arrival of the doctor. Mr. Fix, whose house was at 1108 Lincoln boulevard, was the son of Charles and Permelia Reeves Fix and was born February 19, 1891, at Pine Mills in Muscatine County. He married Eva L. Groves, January 28, 1915, at Muscatine. He was a life time resident of Muscatine County. Mr. Fix was a member of the Grace Lutheran church and was affiliated with the Masonic Order. Until his retirement, he worked as a road equipment operator for the Iowa Highway Commission. Surviving are his wife and brother, Will Fix, Muscatine. He was preceded in death by two sons in infancy, three sisters and four brothers.
Name: JOHN J. FIX
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: January 19, 2005
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE DAILY JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, April 7, 1882, page 2
Died----At his home in Montpelier, near Pine Mills, John J. Fix, April 5, 1882, age 69 years, 1 month and 5 days. Deceased was born in Prussia in the year 1812 and removed to Muscatine County in the year 1857, which classes him with the old settlers of the county. He leaves a wife and three children. He was a well-to-do farmer, and was well liked wherever known.
Name: RALPH FIX
Submitted by: Webmaster for Kathy Peterson
Date Submitted:May 9, 2000
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, July 29, 1946, No. 178, page 7
Ralph Harold Fix, age 48, rural route 2, Davenport, died suddenly Sunday while on his way to a doctor's office in Durant. He was born in Muscatine county on October 12, 1897. He married Alice Gretchen Graff on February 12, 1927 at Moline, IL., and the couple lived west of Davenport for the past 11 years. Mr. Fix was a member of Ziegler Memorial Lutheran church at New Era and had been employed at French and Hecht in Davenport since 1935. Surviving are his wife and one son. Robert Lewis Fix, at home; three brothers, William, Harvey and Raymond Fix, all of Muscatine; one sister, Mrs. Nellie Wunderlich, Muscatine. Two sisters and two brothers preceded him in death. The funeral home in charge was Runge Funeral Home in Davenport. Interment will be in the Blue Grass cemetery.
Name: RAYMOND A. FIX
Submitted by: Webmaster for Kathy Peterson
Date Submitted:May 4, 2000
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, October 20, 1952, No. 249, page 10
PLAN RITES FOR RAYMOND A. FIX, VICTIM OF CRASH.--- Raymond A. Fix, 120 West Fulliam avenue, died Saturday at a Kansas City hospital of injuries suffered in an automobile accident late Tuesday afternoon on U.S. highway 71 near Lee's Summit, MO. Funeral rites were held Saturday for Mrs. Fix who was also fatally injured in the accident. The body of Mr. Fix was brought to the Fairbanks Home for Funerals, where rites were held Tuesday with the Rev. M. D. Kilver, pastor of the Grace Lutheran church in charge. Burial was in the Memorial Park cemetery. Mr. Fix was born August 5, 1894, in Montpelier township, the son of Charles and Permelia Reeves Fix. He had been a life time resident of this community. His wife was the former Thelma Ganther. A retired farmer, he was in service during World War I and was a member of the American Legion. Survivors include one son, Clifford, of Rock Island; two brothers Will and Harvey Fix, of Muscatine; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, three brothers and four sisters.
Name: THELMA A. FIX
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 13, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; Oct 15 - 52)
A Muscatine woman was killed and her husband seriously injured Tuesday in an automobile collision on U. S. Highway 71 by-pass about eight miles south of Lee’s Summit, Mo. Mrs. Thelma A. FIX, 48, met death when the care driven by her husband, Raymond A. FIX, collided with another machine being driven by a Kansas City man.---Mr. and Mrs. FIX, residing at 120 West Fulliam avenue in Muscatine, left for Udora, Ark., Oct. 7 after receiving news that Mrs. FIX’s father was seriously ill. The Muscatine couple was en route home when the accident occurred.--- Also killed in the accident was a 17-year-old mother, Mrs. Shirley Ann Edie, Independence, Mo. Mrs. Edie, mother of a two-year-old girl, was in a car driven by Jessie Eugene Williams of Kansas City. Williams also was injured. --- Mr. FIX was reported to have suffered a crushed cheek and a broken leg. His condition is listed as critical at a Kansas City hospital. ---- A son of Mr. and Mrs. FIX, Clifford FIX, Rock Island, left Tuesday night for Kansas City, shortly after being informed of the accident. Mrs. FIX was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles GANTHER, Udora, Ark. Among the survivors are three sisters and a brother. Funeral arrangements were still indefinite at noon today.---------------- (written in ink; 16 Oct 1952)------------Funeral services for Mrs. Thelma FIX will be held Saturday in the chapel of the Fairbanks Home for Funerals. Burial will be in Memorial Park.---Mrs. FIX, was the daughter of Charles and Lila GANTHER. She was born June 11, 1904, in Arkansas, and had been a resident of this community about 23 years. She had been employed at the H. J. Heinz Co.--- Surviving are the husband, Raymond A. FIX; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles GANTHER, Eudora, Ark.; a son, Clifford FIX, Rock Island; a brother, Charles GANTHER, Fort Wayne, Ind.; three sisters, Mrs. Maizie HEWITT, Defiance, Ohio, Miss Dollie Belle GANTHER, South Carolina, and Mrs. Elizabeth McGUIRE, Phoenix, Ariz.; a half sister, Mrs. Minnie TONEY, Eudora, Ark.; and a granddaughter.--- Mr. FIX remains in a critical condition in a Kansas City hospital as the result of injuries incurred in the accident in which Mrs. FIX was killed. He incurred a fractured jaw, chest injuries and leg injuries.
Submitted by: Webmaster for Kathy Peterson
Date Submitted:May 4, 2000
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, October 18, 1952, No. 248, page 5
MRS. THELMA FIX----Funeral rites for Mrs. Thelma Fix, who resided at 120 W. Fulliam avenue, were held today at the Fairbanks Chapel. The Rev. M. D. Kilver, pastor of the Grace Lutheran church was in charge. Mary June Hucke was soloist and Mrs. Eva Kramer, organist. Pallbearers were Floyd Fix, Donald Fix, Leo Fix, Ronald Fix, Harlan Wunderlich and Floyd Bierman. Burial was in Memorial Park cemetery.
Name: WILLIAM FIX
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 13, 2007
Source of Obituary: “MUSCATINE JOURNAL”,Muscatine, Iowa, (written in ink; 25 Mar 1957)
William FIX, 70, a retired farmer, died Saturday at his home, 1307 East Second street. Mr. FIX was the son of Charles and Permelia REAVES-FIX and was born April 5, 1886, at Pine Mill in Muscatine county. He married Mildred GRIMM, who died about 11 years ago. He later was married to Pearl WEDEKIND. Mr. FIX was a member of the Ziegler Memorial Lutheran church at New Era. Surviving are his wife; two sons, Rolland FIX of near Muscatine and Leo FIX, Blue Grass; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three sisters, and five brothers. Funeral services will be held Tuesday in the chapel of the Fairbanks Home for Funerals. The Rev. Leighland Johnson of New Era will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery.
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