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Name: WILLIAM ALBERT FRACK
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 13, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; Nov 15, 1954)
Services will be held Tuesday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home for William Albert FRACK, 80, whose death occurred Saturday. The Rev. Everett I. Hageman, pastor of Zion Lutheran church, will officiate. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery.--- Mr. FRACK died of a self-inflicted bullet wound, according to Dr. I. H. Odell, Muscatine county coroner. The body was found about 5 p.m. Saturday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Loren MUHLENBERG, rural route 5.--- The son of Lewis and Amanda JACOBI-FRACK, he was born March 29, 1874, in Louisa county. He was a life resident of this community and was a retired carpenter. His marriage to Emma Marie RAETH took place here on Dec. 24, 1902.--- Surviving are one son, Charles FRACK, Muscatine; two daughters Mrs. Loren MUHLENBERG and Mrs. Lewis C. MURFIN, both of Muscatine; one brother, Clyde FRACK, Blue Island, Ill.; one half-brother Johnny SUMMERVILLE, Columbus Junction; one sister, Mrs. Mabel SAUL, in Canada; five grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. His wife, three sons and four brothers preceded him in death.
Name: KATHERINE ELIZABETH FRANK
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 13, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; April 14, 1954)
Services are planned Wednesday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home for Mrs. Katherine Elizabeth FRANK, 85, whose death occurred Monday. Mrs. FRANK was born May 6, 1868, in Muscatine, the daughter of Frederick and Katherine KINDLER. She was a life resident of Muscatine and her home was at 1244 east Fifth street. Her marriage to Andrew F. FRANK took place here in 1888. Survivors include two sons, Emil W. and John W. FRANK, both of Muscatine, and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents., husband, one daughter, four sons, one brother and one sister.----------------- (written in pencil; April 15 - 54)------------- Services were conducted Wednesday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home for Mrs. Katherine E. FRANK. Otto Zwanziger of Zion Lutheran church was in charge. Mrs. Ward Lee was flower attendant. Casket bearers included Curtis Hunter, Klaus Dieckman, Rudolph Bunn and John Hammonn. Burial was at Greenwood Cemetery.
Name: EDWARD THOMAS FRANKLIN
Submitted by: Elizabeth Wrocklage
Date submitted: June 24, 2007
Source of Obituary: “THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, January 6, 1930
Edward Thomas Franklin , 53, died at Bellevue hospital Saturday night after an illness since Dec. 26 with pneumonia. Mr. Franklin was born at Fairport, Ia., April 6, 1876. He married Millie M. Hubbard, Feb. 17, 1904, and two children were born to them. Vern R. Franklin and Edward L. Franklin, both of Muscatine. He later was married to Mrs. Dollow Bowker, May 30, 1926.------- Mr. Franklin came here from Fairport 33 years ago and had made his home here since that time. He had been employed at the Huttig Manufacturing company for the past 20 years. He was a member of the United Brethren church.----------- Surviving are his widow; two children, Vern R. and Edward L. Franklin, Muscatine; three step-children, Mrs. Carl Barton and Charles E. Bowker, both of Muscatine, and Mrs. Cecil Krouse, Rock Island; one sister, Mrs. Leslie Tutt, Muscatine; one half-sister, Mrs. Frank Houvenagle, Sweetland township; one brother, J. W. Franklin, DeWitt, Neb. The body was removed to the Hoffman Funeral Home where services will be conducted Tuesday by the Rev. Ira Hawley, pastor of the United Brethren church. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery.
Name: ELLEN FRANKLIN
Submitted by: Elizabeth Wrocklage
Date submitted: June 24, 2007
Source of Obituary: “THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, July 9, 1936
Ellen Franklin , 53, of Montpelier, died Wednesday at her home following an illness of eight weeks. Mrs. Franklin had been a resident of Montpelier for 28 years. She was born July 9, 1883, in Muscatine county. Her husband, Jesse Franklin, preceded her in death in 1929. Two children survive, Cyril Franklin of Moline, Il., and Mabel Richter of Montpelier, beside the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Minnie Leonhard, Sweetland township, George and Henry Brei, Mrs. Jacob Stark and Mrs. Katherine Holtz, all of Muscatine. Three grandchildren also survive. Funeral rites will be held Saturday at the Methodist church in Montpelier. The Rev. Ernest A. Lack, pastor of Ziegler Memorial Lutheran church of New Era, will officiate. Burial will be in the Krell cemetery. The body is at the Hoffman Funeral home here, where it will remain until noon Saturday, when it will be returned to Montpelier.
-------------- Muscatine Journal, Saturday, July 11, 1936----------- Montpelier - Funeral services for Mrs. Ellen Franklin, 53, who died at her home Wednesday after an illness of eight weeks, were conducted at 2 p.m. today at the Methodist Episcopal church at Montpelier. The Rev. E. A. Lack, pastor of the Ziegler Memorial Lutheran church of New Era, conducted the services. The pallbearers were Gus Schroeder, Roy Lobdell, William Kane, Jake Sanders, Richard Nugent and Antone braun. Flower attendants were: The Misses Vera Schroeder, Ella Spring and Evelyn Nettleton. Burial was at Krells cemetery, near Sweetland.--- Ellen Brei, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Brei, was born July 9, 1883, at Sweetland. She was married to Jesse Franklin, who preceded her in death in 1929. After her marriage she made her home at Montpelier. Two children survive, a daughter, Mrs. Mabel Richter of Montpelier and a son, Cyril Franklin, of Moline, Ill. Beside the following brothers and sisters survive: Mrs. Minnie Leonhard, George and Henry Brei, Mrs. Jacob Stark and Mrs. Katherine Holtz, all of Muscatine. Three grandchildren also survive.
Name: MRS. MINNIE FRANKLIN
Submitted by: Webmaster for Mary
Date Submitted: February 28, 2001
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, September 27, 1912, page 4
Mrs. Minnie Franklin Dies.----- Mrs. Minnie Martin Franklin, the wife of George E. Franklin of this city(Wilton), passed away yesterday at a hospital in Iowa City, following an illness of three weeks' duration, at the age of 38 years. Mrs. Franklin was born in East Alton, Ill., August 20, 1874. Besides her mother, Mrs. John Winsel of Wilton, she is survived by her husband and four children, one daughter, Mrs. Cyril Whitmer of Cedar county, and three sons, Leonard, Vernon and John, residing at home, and by two half-brothers, Albert and Frank Winsel of Wilton. The funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon from the Grace Reformed church and will be conducted by the pastor, Rev. C. Lau. Interment will be made in Oakdale cemetery.
Name: CHARLES FREDERICK FRANZ
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 13, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in ink; 3 Feb. 1955)
Charles Frederick FRANZ, 92, former resident of Muscatine, died Thursday at the Eggers Convalescent Home, Davenport. The body was brought to the Fairbanks Home for Funerals, where services will be held Saturday. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery.--- Mr. FRANZ was born in Berlin, Germany, June 2, 1862, and at the age of four years came to this country with his parents. He resided in Muscatine for 29 years, moving to Davenport in 1895.--- His marriage to Frances NEFF of Davenport took place in 1895. Two children born to the couple, Mrs. Arthur BECK of Davenport and Arthur FRANZ, are now deceased. The son was killed in action in France during World War I. Mr. Franz’ first wife died in 1901. He was married to Dane STEWART of Jacksonville, Ill., on May 20, 1910.--- For many years Mr. Franz was manager of the Windsor hotel in Davenport and the Dunlap hotel in Jacksonville, Ill. He also had served as caretaker at the Baring Country club, Edina, Mo. --- Survivors include his second wife, who resides at 826 Bridge street, Davenport; the son-in-law, Arthur BECK; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Surviving relative in Muscatine are six nephews, Harold, Carl and Arthur UMLANDT and Carl, William and Walter KLINK. Among immediate relative preceding him in death were four sisters.
Name: HENRY A. FRAZE
Submitted by: LVargus@aol.com
Date Submitted: May 20, 2000 12:33 PM
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, IA., June 14, 1918
HENRY A. FRAZE---- Henry Albert FRAZE,77, of 202 Mary Place, died at 1 o'clock this morning at his home after a two year illness. He had suffered from a complication of diseases. Mr. Fraze was born in Canton, Ohio on September 29, 1840. He moved to Iowa in February, 1869, and lived in Muscatine for four years. Then he movd to Keota, Keokuk County and farmed there for nine years, after which he moved back to Muscatine. He had been a farmer until moving back to Muscatine when he retired. He married Miss Matilda Black, February 14, 1865. She survives. They had eight children, four boys and four girls. Two of the boys died while small and there remains, V.B. FRAZE of Waterloo, Iowa, and Albert FRAZE of Modesta, California. His surviving daughters are Mrs. Perry COINER of Moscow, Iowa; Mrs. Charles SEYDEL of Seattle, Washington; and Mrs. Frank ETTER and Mrs. John LUNDT, both of Muscatine. He leaves fourteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren, three sisters, Mrs. Susan SOUERS and Mary RESLER, both of Plymouth, Indiana; and Mrs. Sarah SNYDER, Clinton, Ohio; and five brothers, Will and Sam FRASE also of Clinton, Ohio; Charles of Fort Wayne, Indiana; Jake of Manchester, Ohio; and John of Akron, Ohio. The funeral will be Monday afternoon two o'clock at the home. Rev. C.D. LOOSE, pastor of the Park Avenue Methodist Church will preside. Burial will be in the cemetery at South English, Iowa on Tuesday.
Name: MATILDA C. FRAZE
Submitted by: LVargus@aol.com
Date Submitted: May 20, 2000 12:53 PM
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, IA., December 8, 1918
MATILDA C. FRAZE---- Mrs. Matilda FRAZE, 72, of 202 Mary Place, died at Bellevue Hospital, Muscatine, at one o'clock Sunday afternoon, December 8, from a heart attack while preparing to go home after a two week hospital stay. Formerly Matilda BLACK, she was born in Ohio, September 7, 1846. On February 14, 1865 she married Henry A. FRAZE. Eight children were born, two of which preceded her in death. Fifty years ago the couple came to Muscatine County and settled for two years on a farm north of the city. The family moved to Keokuk County where Mr. FRAZE farmed for eleven years. Eight years ago, after a short residence in Columbus Junction, Iowa, they moved to Muscatine. Mr. FRAZE preceded his wife in death last June. She leaves four daughters, Mrs. Charles SEYDEL of Seattle, Washington; Mrs. Perry COINER, of Moscow, Iowa; Mrs. John LUNDT and Mrs. Frank ETTER, of Muscatine; and two sons, Bert FRAZE of Odessa, California, and Virgil FRAZE of Waterloo, Iowa. Mrs. FRAZE will be buried at the Brethern Cemetery, Liberty Township, Keokuk County, Iowa.
Name: ANDREW J. FRAZIER
Submitted by: Norma Rogers for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: September 13, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, June 16, 1911, page 7
ANDREW J. FRAZIER------- RETURNS AFTER 25 YEARS ONLY TO DIE ------------ A. J. FRAZIER PASSES AWAY AFTER 3 MONTHS ILLNESS ------------ Native Born Resident of Muscatine---- Succumbed at Home of Father Last Night ------------ Andrew J. Frazier,46 years old, residing at the home of W. J. Grady,1213 East Second street, died last night at half past 9 o'clock. following an illness of about three months. He had been absent of this city for a period of twenty-five years, returning to Muscatine last April. Since then he had been in ill health, his demise following a hard siege of sarcoma. The deceased was a son of William P. Frazier. He was born in Muscatine on March 28, 1865, receiving his early education in this city. He lived here until a quarter of a century ago, when he made his home in the east. To survive his death he leaves besides his father, a brother, W. R. Frazier of Burlington, and three sisters, Mrs. G. O. Godfrey of Raymond, Wash., and Mrs. M. O. Briggs and Mrs. May Howard of this city. Mr. Frazier was affiliated with the Masonic lodge in New York City, and was also a member of the Odd Fellows in New York. The funeral will be of a private nature, and will be conducted by Dr. J. N. Elliott from the residence tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. Interment will be made in Greenwood cemetery.
Name: MRS. HATTIE FRAZIER
Submitted by: Denise and Norma
Date Submitted: Monday, November 8, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL," Muscatine, Iowa, September 10, 1945
HATTIE FRAZIER-------MRS. H. FRAZIER FUNERAL RITES TO BE THURSDAY-------Funeral services for Mrs Hattie Frazier, 1010 East Second street, whose death occurred at Bellvue hospital at 4 a. m. Monday, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Fairbanks Home for Funerals where the body is remaining. The Rev M. L. Van Wagenen, pastor of the First Congregational church, will be in charge. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery. The daughter of John and Raua--a Hopkinson McDonald, she was born in Muscatine, March 13, 1867. Her marriage to Andrew Frazier occurred here and he with her parents and one brother and one sister preceded her in death. Mrs. Frazier was of the Methodist faith. Surviving are one son, Roy Frazier of Oak Park, Illinois, and two grandchildren.
Name: FRED FREDERICK
Submitted by: Lynn McCleary (of no relation)
Date Submitted: November 25, 2011
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, IA., Friday Feb. 2, 1973 pg 16
Fred Frederick81, 709 Woodlawn Ave. , died at 9 a.m. today at Muscatine General Hospital. Funeral services will b e held at 1:30 p.m. , Monday at the Fairbanks-Lamb Chapel. Burial will be in greenwood cemetery. Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday. --- Fred Frederick was born Aug 30, 1891 at Villisca, the son of Fred and Ada Romans Frederick. He married Edith Mentink May 19, 1931 at Rock Island. He was a member of the First Church of Christ Scientist, the AF and AM Masonic lodge, Nodaway, Iowa for 52 years, member of the World War I veterans’ organization and the American Legion. Mr. Frederick was an implement salesmen for several years and also worked in Muscatine city assessor’s office. His wife survives. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and four sisters.
Name: CHARLES FREEMAN
Submitted by: Elizabeth Wrocklage
Date submitted: June 24, 2007
Source of Obituary: “MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, April 28, 1924
Charles Freeman , a lifelong resident of Muscatine died Saturday at Mt. Pleasant following a stroke of apoplexy sustained some three weeks ago. The body was brought to Muscatine and funeral services will be held Tuesday morning from the Meyer's. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery. Mr. Freeman was born in Muscatine, Oct. 24, 1862. He was married to Miss Elizabeth Grelle. To them was born a son, A. J. Freeman, now a railroad man working out of Cedar Rapids. Besides his widow and the son, Mr. Freeman is survived by a sister, Mrs. J. C. Weierhauser, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Name: ELIZABETH GRELLE FREEMAN
Submitted by: Elizabeth Wrocklage
Date submitted: June 24, 2007
Source of Obituary: “MUSCATINE JOURNAL AND NEWS-TRIBUNE”, Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, October 29, 1937
Mrs. Elizabeth Grelle Freeman , 72, widow of the late Charles "Buster" Freeman of Muscatine, died today at 2218 Eastern avenue, Davenport. Mr. Freeman died a number of years ago. A brother, William Grelle, who resides on the A. C. Brandt farm, survives. The body of Mrs. Freeman was brought to the Meyers Funeral home and will remain there for funeral services, which had not been arranged this afternoon.
Name: MRS. MAGGIE H. FREEMAN
Submitted by: Norma Rogers for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: October 10, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, May 30, 1911, page 8
MAGGIE H. FREEMAN----- OCTOGENARIAN DIES IN CITY ------------ WELL KNOWN WOMAN SUCCUMBS TO PARALYSIS ------------ Mrs. Maggie H. Freeman Passes Away At The Home Of Her Niece, Mrs. McKibben ------------ Mrs.Maggie H. Freeman died at the home of her niece, Mrs. Josephine McKibben, 1601 Mulberry avenue, last evening, shortly before 10 o'clock. Mrs. Freeman had attained the ageof 83 years, and during her long stay upon this earth and especially in that of this city, won hosts of friends here, who will regret to hear of her death. For the past two years Mrs. Freeman has been an invalid, and death was finally caused by paralysis. She was a member of the First Presbyterian church, having joined when she first arrived in the city in 1878. She was born in Lyconing county, Pa. The only immediate relatives surviving are her niece, Mrs. McKibben, and the latters daughter, Mrs. Frank Giesler. The family desires that friends will please omit sending flowers. The funeral services will be held on Wednesday morning at 9:30 o'clock from the McKibbern home, and Rev. J. N. Elliott will be in charge. The body will then be moved to Rock Island, where interment is to be made.
Name: HAROLD FREERS
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 13, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; April 20, 51)
Harold FREERS, about 40, contract hauler for the Heuer Truck Lines at Marshalltown, died in the cab of his truck, apparently a victim of a hear attack, at North Kansas City, Mo., on Saturday.--- FREERS’ semi-trailer went through the filling station and through an adjoining building before it came to a halt. The coroner said death was apparently caused by a heart attack. --- He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. FREERS, 1008 Sycamore street. They survive with his wife, Irene, two brothers, Richard of Burlington and Donald of Auburn, Ind. Funeral rites and burial are planned Tuesday at Marshalltown.
Name: ORAN J. "BUD" FREERS
Submitted by: Denise and Norma for webpage
Dated Submitted: February 1, 2006
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, July 31, 1933
Death Claims " Bud " Freers------Long Illness Ends Sunday; Funeral Services Will be Held Tuesday Afternoon------Oran J. " Bud " Freers, a barber here for 27 years, died at his home, 840 Newell avenue, at 8:40 a. m. Sunday after a long illness. Mr. Freers was born Jan 14, 1888, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Freers, and had spent all his life here. He married Flossie Stutzman, May 22, 1922. Surviving are the widow; his parents; two sons, Edward and Richard Freers, at home; a sister, Mrs. Lola Schroeder, Chicago. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home on West Third street Tuesday and at 2:30 p.m. at the First Baptist church by the Rev. V. L. Shontz, pastor. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery.
Name: FRANCES ELLEN FREESE
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 13, 2007
Source of Obituary: “MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Newspaper Date Unknown
Frances Ellen “Mick” FREESE, 80, 2803 Lucas St., died Tuesday, Sept. 10, 1996, at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City. Services will Friday, at the St. Mary Catholic Church. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, at the Ralph J. Wittich -Riley-Freers Funeral Home. --- Mrs. FREESE was born Dec. 29, 1915, in Victor, a daughter of Dr. Jeremiah and Frances Elizabeth BENDER-McSWIGGIN. She married Herb FREESE On Oct. 29, 1945.--- She graduated from St. Johns High School in Victor, and the Mercy School of Nursing in Davenport in 1940. She was a registered nurse and worked at the Bellevue Hospital, and Muscatine General Hospital.--- The couple owned and operated Freese Inn for 51 years, retiring in 1979.--- Survivors are nieces and nephews, her brother-in-law and his wife, Ralph and Doris FREESE, two sisters-in-laws, Dorothy NIETZEL and Leola DITTMAN, both of Muscatine.--- She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband in September of 1991, one sister, Mary Ann ROBEY, and one brother, Albert McSWIGGIN.
Name: HARRY FREESE
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 13, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, Newspaper Date Unknown
Harry FREESE, 94, died Thursday afternoon, April 20, 1992, at Lutheran Homes. Services will be Monday, May 4, at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home. The Rev. Robert Ahlstrom, chaplain at Lutheran Homes, will officiate. Pallbearers will be Mark FREESE, Doug CALKINS, Rob YANT, Jerome FREESE, Fred SATTERTHWAITE and Randy FLAMBEAU. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery. --- Mr. FREESE was born Dec. 11, 1897, in Muscatine, a son of Henry and Magdalena KAHL-FREESE. His first marriage was to Esther Laura HUTTIG. He later married Leona McNALL in Muscatine. He had been a member of Zion Lutheran Church. He had worked for the Muscatine County Highway Department for more than 35 years. He also operated the White Lily Dairy in Muscatine.--- Survivors include one son, Melvin FREESE of Savannah, Ga.; one daughter, Mrs. Paul (Verna) SATTERTHWAITE of Muscatine; six grandchildren, Mark FREESE of Muscatine, Jerome FREESE of davenport; Mrs. Doug (Vicki) CALKINS of Muscatine; Mrs. Randy (Kay) FLAMBEAU of Warsaw, Ill.; Mrs. Rob (Karen) YANT of Muscatine; and Fred SATTERTHWAITE of Torrance, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents, both wives, an infant son, Delmar, and six brothers.
Name: JOHN FREESE
Submitted by: Denise and Norma
Date Submitted: Monday, November 8, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL," Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, June 25, 1943
JOHN FREESE------- JOHN FREESE, 84, RESIDENT HERE 59 YEARS, DIES-------John Freese, who had attained the age of 84 years, died at Hershey hospital at 11:25 p.m. Thursday after a years illness with complications. His residence was at 1200 1/2 East Fourth street. He was born in Germany on February 3, 1859, the son of Henry Freese and Dorethia Sleck Freese, and had resided here for the past 59 years. He married Magdalena Hinz here on June 29, 1887. He was a retired farmer. Mr. Freese was of the Lutheran faith. Survivors are two sons, Hanz Freese of Tipton, and Fritz Freese of Rock Island, Ill., a step-son, John Leuthye of Wilton: three daughters, Mrs. Jackson Moomey of Muscatine, Mrs. G. E. Reedy of Wilton and Mrs. Fritz Kuehl of Moscow; 45 grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his wife, four brothers, two sisters, three daughters and one son. The body is at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral home and rites will be held there Sunday. Burial will be in the Moscow cemetery.
Name: MRS. JOHN FREESE
Submitted by: Denise and Norma
Date Submitted: Monday, November 8, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL," Muscatine, Iowa, March 18, 1914
MRS. JOHN FREESE-------MRS. JOHN FREESE OF NEAR WILTON IS DEAD-------( Journal Special Service ) Wilton, Iowa, March 18-------Mrs. John Freese, aged 54 years, a well known resident of this community, passed away at her home seven miles northwest of Wilton at an early hour this morning. Mrs. Freese was born in Germany and had lived in Iowa for about 28 years. She had been in failing health for the past two years suffering from lung trouble. Mrs. Freese is survived by her husband and nine children. The latter are Mrs. Dora Mooney, of Fruitland, Mrs. Charles Doufeldt and Mrs. Martin Doufeldt of Cedar county, John Leuthye of this city, and Honus, Mamie, Fred, August and Minnie all residing at home. No funeral arrangements have been made as yet.
Name: MRS. R. FREESE
Submitted by: Denise and Norma
Date Submitted: Monday, November 8, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL," Muscatine, Iowa, July 13, 1892
MRS. R. FREESE-------Mrs. R. Freese, 34 years, died yesterday in South Muscatine, of typhoid fever. The deceased was a native of Germany and had lived here three years. The high water on the Island caused her to leave her home and while visiting friends in South Muscatine she contracted the disease. A husband survives to mourn her loss. The funeral took place this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, from the German Lutheran church, conducted by Rev. H. Reinemund.
Name: GLEN RUSSELL FRENCH
Submitted by: Al Harker
Date Submitted: Friday, May 6, 2005 10:20 AM
Source of Obituary: "Quad-City Times", Davenport, Iowa, September 23, 2004
Glen Russell French, 81, of Muscatine, Iowa, died Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2004, at Lutheran Homes. Funeral service will be Friday, Sept. 24, at Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home, Muscatine. The Rev. Diane Townsley of the Oxford United Methodist Church will officiate. Casket bearers will be Brian Starkweather, Andrew Starkweather, Jeremy Schreurs, Bill Kelting and Dale Haury. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Genesis Hospice Program. Mr. French was born Oct. 5, 1922, in Wapello, Iowa, the son of Leslie "Nick" and Cora May (Ayers) French. He married E. Maxine Allicks on April 17, 1943, in Muscatine. He was a farmer and owner-operator of Kerr-McGee Service Station. He retired from McKee Button Company. He was a longtime Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears and Iowa Hawkeyes fan. He also enjoyed attending his grandchildren's ballgames. He is survived by his wife, E. Maxine; one son, Wayne Russell French, and wife,Vickie, of Muscatine; two daughters, Glenna Kay Starkweather, of Muscatine, and Pam French, of Iowa City; four grandchildren; one step-granddaughter; nine great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Wilma Haury.
Name: GEORGE FRENZEL
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: February 25, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE EVENING JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, June 14, 1897
George Frenzel's Suicide.---The Wilton Advocate gives the following particulars of this sad affair: "A distressing suicide occurred at the home of Chris. Frenzel, near the camp ground, last Tuesday. His son, George, aged 21 years, had been afflicted with declining health for many months and finally he determined to put an end to his earthly ills. He made various attempts to procure death-dealing drugs in Wilton but having been foiled he went to Muscatine, last Monday, and brought a bottle containing sixty-five grains of morphine. After returning home late Monday night, he took the deadly narcotic. Early the next morning he was found sitting at the kitchen table, in a deathly stupor, and Dr. Cooling was called, but too late, as all efforts at resuscitation failed. He died on Thursday at three o'clock. He left a note stating he had taken the deadly drug with the intention of killing himself. Two years ago he was a rugged boy, and attended Wilton College, with the intention of eventually studying law, but his health began to fail, and bodily infirmities produced the disease that ended in his death. The funeral occurred on Thursday a.m. from the home of his parents."
Name: MARTHA ELIZABETH FRENZEL
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 13, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; Jan 4, 1946)
Martha Elizabeth FRENZEL, 92, a resident of the Wilton community most of her life, died Thursday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Martha WEISS, in Lake township. She was born in Germany on Sept. 15, 1853, the daughter of Conrad and Katherine GLOBES-HUCKE, but came to the United States with her parents when she was two years old. She had made her home in or near Wilton until the past three years which she had spent with her daughters, Mrs. WEISS and Mrs. Laura SCHMIDT, Atalissa.---- Her marriage to Thomas FRENZEL occurred on Jan 13, 1873, at Wilton. ---- Surviving are the two daughters, Mrs. Laura SCHMIDT, Atalissa, and Mrs. Martha Magdalena WEISS, Muscatine; eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, one son, three grandchildren, eight brothers and sisters. The body is at the George M. Wittich Funeral home. Services will be conducted Sunday at Zion Lutheran church.--------------------------(written in pencil; Jan 7 1946)------Funeral rites for Martha Elizabeth FRENZEL were conducted Sunday at Zion Lutheran church by the pastor, the Rev. Hartwig Harms. Interment was in Oakdale cemetery at Wilton. Casket bearers were Russell and Carl SCHMIDT, Elmer, Clarence and Glenn WEISS and B. J. Shafnit. Mrs. Roy Gauger and Mrs. Fred Welk were the flower attendants.
Name: FREDERICKA H. FRERICHS
Submitted by: June Welsch (of no relation)
Date Submitted: September 7, 2009
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday March 31, 1942
Funeral services for Miss Fredericka H. Frerichs, 73, former resident of Hannibal, Mo., who died at the Lutheran homes, were held at the Lutheran homes at 2 p. m. Monday. The Rev. Elmer S. Nicholson officiated. Burial was in the Lutheran Homes cemetery, under the direction of the George M. Wittich Funeral Home.
Name: MRS. JOHN FREUND
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 13, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; 27-7-1959)
Mrs. John FREUND, 75, of 508-1/2 Grover Street, died today at Bellevue hospital. The daughter of Theodore and Caroline HOLM, she was born Oct. 18, 1876 at Davenport. She was a former resident of Clinton and had lived in Muscatine the past 14 years. She was married March 25, 1911 to John FREUND at Clinton.--- Surviving are; her husband; two sons, Harold FREUND of Willits, Calif. and John H. FREUND of Muscatine; one daughter, Mrs. Norman LANDON of Muscatine; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister and one brother.--- Funeral services will be Monday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral home. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery.
Name: NATALIE FREUND
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 13, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; 18 March 1953)
Funeral services for Natalie TUNNICLIFF-FREUND, 45, whose death occurred at the University hospital at Iowa City Sunday were held today at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral home. The Rev. Raymond Tiemeyer of Tipton was in charge of the service. Flower attendants were Mrs. Harry Fryberger, Mrs. LeRoy H. Logel, Mrs. William Fahy and Mrs. Wilbert Proffitt. Bearers were Ned Young, John Burrows, C. H. Christofferson, Harry Fryberger, Lester Isaacs and Ray Schoemaker. Interment was in Greenwood cemetery.
Name: MRS. CHARLES FREYER
Submitted by: Eleanor B. McCleary, for B'Nai Moses Jewish Cemetery
Date Submitted: Thursday, December 26, 2002
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, March 28, 1912
Mrs. Charles Freyer is Laid at Rest---- The funeral of Mrs. Charles Freyer, who died at her home, 409 Oak street, was conducted from the residence on Tuesday, the remains being laid at rest in the local Jewish cemetery. she had been a resident of this city for over thirty years and was well known. Death followed an extended illness. Her advanced age and a complication of diseases resulted in death. Mrs. Freyer is survived by her husband and four children, the latter being, Mrs. Ida Urdangen of Mason City; Miss Florence Freyer, adopted, at home; Samuel Freyer of Rock Island, Ill., and Abraham Freyer of this city. She is believed to have been the first Russian to have some to this city. She was sixty years old.
Name: GERTRUDE MARY FREYERMUTH
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 26, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, Newspaper Date Unknown
Gertrude Mary FREYERMUTH, 88, formerly of 1305 Mulberry Ave., died Wednesday, April 21, 1999, at Lutheran Homes. Services will be Saturday at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. The Rev. Suz McIver of the First Christian Church will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.---Mrs. FREYERMUTH was born on Jan. 25, 1911, in Louisa County, the daughter of Balser and Stella SHARP-HAMMER. She married Clifford Lloyd FREYERMUTH on Dec. 26, 1929, in Davenport.--- Survivors include a son, Clifford L. FREYERMUTH and his wife, Alice, of Phoenix, Ariz.; Two grandsons, John Scott FREYERMUTH of Phoenix, and David Arnold FREYERMUTH of Los Angeles, Calif., and a sister, Muriel McCULLEY of Muscatine. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 1971; five brothers and two sisters.
Name: JACOB FREYERMUTH
Submitted by: Norma Rogers for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: September 19, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, August 24, 1911, page 5
JACOB FREYERMUTH------- JACOB FREYERMUTH DIES OF OLD AGE ------------ RESIDED IN THIS COUNTY FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS ------------ Funeral to Be Held From Church Saturday Afternoon by Rev. J. J. Jans ------------ Jacob Freyermuth, following a protracted illness, succumbed last evening at 9 o'clock at his home, 1017 Iowa avenue, death resulting principally from advanced age. He was in his eightieth year. A resident of this county for over fifty years, Mr. Freyermuth had made many friends in this vicinity. He was one of the early settlers of Muscatine county. He is survived by five children, three brothers and one sister. The children are: Mrs. Fred Kaufman, of Cedar county, Iowa ; Peter Freyermuth of St. Louis Mo.; H. J. Freyermuth, of Muscatine county, and the Misses Lena and Sophia Freyermuth, at home. His brothers are: Louis, of Madison, Nebraska; Henry, of Muscatine ; and Adam of, Elsace, Germany; the sister is Mrs. Christina Eberhadt, also of Germany. The funeral will be held from the German Evangelical church Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The services will be in charge of the Rev. J. Jans.------"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, September 1, 1911, page 8-----OBITUARY ------------ Jacob Freyermuth was born July 24, 1832, at Macveler, Elsace, France, which later came into the possession of the German empire. He died at his home in Muscatine, Iowa, No. 1017 Iowa Avenue,Aug. 23, 1911. In June, 1854, he came to this country in company with his brother, Louis, coming directly to Muscatine. Sept. 21, 1857, he was united in marriage by Rev. Oberman to Miss Caroline Schnell, who died Oct. 4, 1892. To this union were born seven children, five of whom survive him, as follows : Mrs. Fred Kaufman, Cedar county, Iowa; Peter Freyermuth, St.Louis, Mo.; H. J. Freyermuth,Muscatine county, and the Misses Lena and Sophia, at home. Two sons, Louis and George, preceded him in death. He is also survived by three brothers, one sister and thirteen grandchildren. The brothers are, Louis Freyermuth, of Madison, Neb.; Henry Freyermuth, of Muscatine, Iowa; Adam Freyermuth, Elsace, Germany, and Mrs. Christiana Eberhardt, of the same place. On coming to Muscatine he became associated with the Hershey Lumber company, serving as manager of the shingle department of that firm for eighteen years. Later he moved on his farm, five and one half miles north of Muscatine on the Tipton road, where he resided until the fall of 1902, when owing to poor health he moved to Muscatine, where he was tenderly cared for by his two daughters until the end came. In the fall of 1893 he made a visit back to his native home, bringing with him two young nieces and a nephew, two of whom he gave a home until they were grown. Jacob Freyermuth was an honest, upright, industrious man, always making the Golden Rule the motto of his life, and enjoyed the respect and confidence of all his friends and associates. In 1856 he became a member of the German Evangelical church. The funeral was held Saturday, Aug. 26, 1911, from the German Evangelical church, Rev. Jans officiating. The Mechanic's Aid society, of whom he was a charter member, had charge of the funeral. The pallbearers were Messrs. Chris Werner, Peter Stineman, Louis Angersbach, Werner Wittich, John Appel, and Herman Tadewald.
Name: BERTHA G. FRICK
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Thursday, December 30, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, November 30, 2004, page 5A
Bertha Frick----- WALCOTT, Iowa - Bertha G. Frick, 94, Walcott, died Monday, Nov. 29, 2004, at New Jordan Cares Nursing Home, Wilton. The Rev. Darin Lovelace will officiate the services. Musical selections will be provided by Mabyn Fox, organist, and Henry Bentley, vocalist. Casket bearers are Scott Frick, Gregory Frick, Terry Hermiston, Dan Barr, Mike Lilienthal, John Lilienthal and Byron Frick. Burial will be at Walcott Cemetery, Walcott. Mrs. Frick was born Oct. 24, 1910, in Muscatine County, the daughter of Carl and Fredericka Grage Ploen. She married John Frick Feb. 12, 1936, in Davenport. He preceded her in death April 3, 1995. She was a member of the Walcott America Legion Auxiliary for 55 years and Davenport Mercy Hospital Auxiliary. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting, knitting and needle work. Above all she enjoyed spending time with her family. Survivors include two sons, Bob Frick and wife Karen and Curtis Frick and wife Mary, all of Walcott; a brother, Robert Ploen and wife Dorinda of Wilton; three sisters-in-law, Stella Ploen and Norma Ploen, both of Durant, and Erlene Frick of Davenport; six grandchildren, Scott Frick and wife Connie, Michelle Hermiston and husband Terry, Kelly Barr and husband Dan, Stephanie Lilienthal and husband Mike, Kerri Lilienthal and husband John and Byron Frick and wife Suzanne; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a daughter, Carol in infancy; three sisters, Helen Lamp, Grace Bockwoldt and Dorothy Lilienthal; two brothers, Henry Ploen and Carl Ploen; and a grandson, Kent Frick. -------Submitters' Note: I'm not relation.
Name: JOHN FRIEDEN
Submitted by: Webmaster
Dated Submitted: December 18, 2001
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, December 17, 1958, page 19, section 2
JOHN FRIEDEN----Services will be held Friday at the George M. Wittich Funeral Home for John Frieden, 86, of Eliza township, Mercer county, Illinois, who died at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Muscatine General hospital, following a several month illness. Burial will be at the Drury-Reynolds cemetery. Mr. Frieden was born March 1, 1872, at Wilton Junction, the son of Fredrick and Elizabeth Frieden. He had resided in Eliza township since 1887 and his occupation was farming. His marriage to Mary Boden took place May 11, 1898, at Muscatine. Survivors include his wife; five sons, J. William Frieden, Letts, Albert L. and H. Lester Frieden, Eliza, Ill., Harry L. Frieden, Seaton, Ill., and O. Floyd Frieden, Illinois City; three daughters, Mrs. Charles Moore, Reynolds, Ill., Mrs. Howard Fry, Muscatine, and Mrs. Roy Moyers, Oakville, Ia.; 27 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by a son, Edward, and a brother, Fred.
Name: MARTHA FRIEDEN
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 26, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in ink; 15 Oct 1958)
Rites were held Monday at he Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home for Mrs. Martha FRIEDEN, 74, whose death occurred Friday. The Rev. Timothy Barrett, pastor of the Walnut Street Baptist church, was in charge. Serving as flower attendants were Mrs. Sarah Schwertfeger, Marie Reddick and Mrs. Andy Wall. Pallbearers included Fred Pohlman, Garrett Van Gent, Bert Burrows, Frank Heh, Roy Bowman and Ernest Stalkfleet. Interment was at Greenwood cemetery.
Name: OLGA FRIEDERICK
Submitted by: Norma Rogers for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: October 14, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, September 22, 1911, page 2
OLGA FRIEDERICK----- BURNS FATAL TO OLGA FRIEDERICK ------------ DAUGHTER OF AUGUST FRIEDERICK DIES IN AMBULENCE ------------ Spirit Takes Flight From Badly Charred Body, Late Thursday Afternoon ------------ Olga Friederick, the 15-year-old daughter of August Friederick, who was burned when a large can of kerosene exploded as she was making a fire in a stove at the Theodore Gettert farm in Sweetland township yesterday, died shortly before 4 o'clock as she was being conveyed in an ambulence to this city. The death occurred when the vehicle was within a few hundred feet of the home of her brother-in-law, Frank Wentlandt, on Fulliam avenue, where the girl was being removed. The young woman's burns were such as to make her recovery impossible and Dr. J. L. Klein, the attending physician, feared that her demise would occur before the day was ended. The victim had resided in Muscatine less than a year, coming here from Germany eight months ago. Those who were acquainted with the girl liked her, however, as she was the possessor of a sunny disposition and was extremely thrifty. She was working at the Gettert farm attending to the housework, while her father assisted as a hired man on the place, and commenced work only this week. No Funeral arrangements have been made as yet.----- Witnessed Accident----- Miss Martha Loge the daughter of Ferdinand Loge, of 312 Gilbert street, accompanied Miss Friederick to the Gettert home on Tuesday evening and was an eye witness to the fatal accident. She states that as the girl was pouring the oil onto the smoldering fire, the explosion occurred, and in an instant her companion was wrapped in flames. " I was so frightened that I was momentarily paralyzed, but as soon as I recovered my presence of mind, I ran for a bucket of water. Olga ran into the yard and her clothing was badly burned when I reached her side, and as I threw the water upon her, her clothing fell from her body. Then the man came up and we removed her into the house and called for the doctor."
Name: LEO FRIEDLI
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, November 29, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, October, 1992
Leo Friedli---- WILTON --- Leo Friedli, 83, died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1992, at Mercy Hospital in Davenport. Services will be Friday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Wilton. Pallbearers will be Robert Dale, Bruce Gruemmer, Pat Friedli, Robert Hedden, Norman Fruend and Craig Axel. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Wilton. He farmed in Muscatine County, retiring in 1985. He was a member of St. Mary's Church, and the Davenport Elks. He enjoyed traveling and playing cards. Survivors include his wife, the former Mildred Frye, one sister Mary A. Axel of Muscatine and nieces and nephews.
Name: MILDRED M. FRIEDLI
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, November 29, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, April 9, 2002
Mildred Friedli---- WILTON, Iowa - Mildred M. Friedli, 83, formerly of Wilton, died Monday, April 8, 2002, at Unity Hospital, Muscatine. Graveside services Thursday at St. Mary's Cemetery, Wilton. The Rev. Brian Shepley will officiate. According to her wishes, the body will be cremated. Bentley Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Friedli was born Sept. 27, 1918, in Letts, the daughter of Frank and Emma Westbrook Fry. She married Leo Friedli Sept. 11, 1945, in Iowa. He preceded her in death Oct. 20, 1992. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Wilton, and the Altar and Rosary Society. She loved to play cards, garden and spend time with her family. Survivors include a sister, Hazel Danko of Muscatine; a brother, Merle Fry of Witchita, Kan.; five sisters-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, eight brothers and two sisters.
Name: HENRIETTA FRIEDMAN
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 26, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in ink; 29 Mar 1989)
Henrietta A. FRIEDMAN, 83, a resident of Valley View Manor for the past 15 years, died there Tuesday. Graveside services are Thursday at Memorial park Cemetery under the direction of the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Gannon will officiate. Mrs. FRIEDMAN was born March 29, 1905 in Muscatine, a daughter of William V. and Henrietta KAUFFMAN-DAUT. Her marriage to Homer FRIEDMAN took place March 29, 1934 in Independence, Iowa. --- She taught school in Independence.---Survivors include two daughter, Carol ROBINSON of Muscatine; and Sandy ISSACS of Rock Island; three grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. She is preceded in death by her husband in 1971, two sisters and a brother.
Name: ADELE FRIEDRICH
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 26, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, Newspaper Date Unknown
Services will be conducted Friday at Zion Lutheran church for Mrs. Adele MAUER-FRIEDRICH, 93, former resident of Muscatine, who died Tuesday at the home of a daughter at Detroit, Mich. The Rev. Everett I. Hageman will have charge. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery. The Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ---- Mrs. FRIEDRICH was born Nov. 2, 1865, in Poland, and came to Muscatine in 1909. Her marriage to Heinrich F. FRIEDRICH took place Sept. 5, 1886, at Razimin, Poland. ---- Surviving are two sons, Edmund FRIEDRICH, Cairo, Mich., and Theodore FRIEDRICH, Muscatine, and three daughter, Mrs. Edward SCHLACK, Mrs. Julius EWALD and Mrs. Henry ENDERT, all of Detroit. She was preceded in death by her husband, one daughter, two sons, and several sisters and brothers.
Name: RONALD EDWARD FRISBIE
Submitted by: Bev Gerdts
Date Submitted: November 28, 2011
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, IA., Monday June 10, 1985
Ronald Edward Frisbie, 32, 1717 Bryan Ave. died Saturday at University Hospital, Iowa City. Services will be held at Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at the George M. Wittich funeral home. Burial will be in the Bloomington Muscatine Friends cemetery. Mr. Frisbie was born November 11, 1952 at Muscatine, the son of Russell and Darlene Estabrook Frisbie. He was a life long resident. On March 31, 1979, he married Pat Lahr at Muscatine. He attended Bloomington Muscatine Friends church. Survivors include his wife; two step sons, Bruce Alan Jackson and Mark Jackson both of Muscatine; one daughter, Candace Frisbie and one step daughter, Michelle Jackson both at home; his mother Darlene Krueger of Letts; 6 brothers Kevin Frisbie and Brad Frisbie both of Muscatine; Steve Frisbie of Kansas City, Mo.; Randy Kruger and Clifford Krueger both of Letts; one sister Mrs. Carl (Debbie) Yerington of Muscatine and one step grandchild. One son, one brother and 1 stepdaughter preceded him in death.
Name: BONNIE B. FRISK
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, August 29, 2005 1:27 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, August 10, 2005
Bonnie Frisk----- COLUMBUS JUNCTION, Iowa - Bonnie B. Frisk, 89, Columbus Junction, died Friday, Aug. 5, 2005, at Colonial Manor. The Rev. Cathy Whitlatch will officiate the services. Casket bearers are Curt Larkin, Carl Larkin, John O'Conner, Ronald Lawrence, Kevin Ornduff and Kevin Harris. Honorary casket bearers are Kent Harris, Steve Howard, Kane Harris, David Frisk, Jeff Frisk, Ernie Kilpatrick and Skip Seitz. Burial will be at Columbus City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Columbus City United Methodist Women. Mrs. Frisk was born Nov. 18, 1915, near Wapello, the daughter of Verne J. and Zena A. Cross Buster. She married Carl Andrew Leonard Frisk on Feb. 3, 1935, in Moline, Ill. He preceded her in death in 1971. She was a lifelong resident of Louisa County. She was employed at the Corner Cafe and later was employed as a clerk at G & W Auto Parts until her retirement in 1985. She and her husband were also custodians at the Columbus Community Schools for 14 years. She was also involved as a community volunteer, announcing local area news on KCII radio and delivering Meals on Wheels. She was a member of the Columbus City United Methodist Church, where she held many positions such as the president of the Methodist Adult Fellowship, served on the Administrative Board, Sunday school superintendent, basement superintendent and Junior Choir leader. She was also a member of the Columbus City United Methodist Women, the Columbus City Improvement Club, the Louisa County Historical Society and the Lucky 13 Social club. She enjoyed watching tennis and baseball on TV and attending her children and grandchildren's sports, music and speech activities. She also hemmed and embroidered hundreds of tea towels for church and family. She enjoyed baking cookies for her family and was especially noted for her applesauce cake. Survivors include three sons, Dayle Frisk and wife Esther of Palm Dale, Calif., Myron Frisk and wife Romelia of Rosemead, Calif. and Roger Frisk and wife Velma of Colton, Calif.; three daughters, Lorna Harris of San Angelo, Texas, Myrna Larkin and husband William of Muscatine and Vicki Cecil and husband Jack of Columbus City; a brother, Wayne Buster and wife Janelle of Grandview; two sisters, Nadine Cocklin and long-time friend Evert Vineyard of Columbus Junction and Donna Jean Wehr and husband Alvin of Ainsworth; 20 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; seven stepgreat-grandchildren; and three stepgreat-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. ----Submitters' Note: No Relation
Name: CATHERINE FRITCHMAN
Submitted by: Bev Gerdts
Date Submitted: October 29, 2011
Source of Obituary: "Muscatine Daily Journal", Muscatine, IA., Monday, July 17, 1880
Died, at her home 4 miles west of town on the graded road of consumption, Catherine Fritchman, daughter of Adam and Mary Fritchman, aged 25 years, 8 m, 24d. Funeral at the house July 17 at 3 o’clock.
Name: JULIA FRITSCHEL
Submitted by: June Welsch (of no relation)
Date Submitted: September 3, 2009
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday February 23, 1911
Mrs. Julia Fritschel, who succumbed to a paralytic stroke at the Lutheran old folks' home after having been an inmate of that institution for the past fifteen years, was buried this afternoon. Rev. H. Reinemund superintendent of the home, conducted the funeral services. The body was laid at rest in the Lutheran cemetery in Fruitland township.
Name: MRS. J. O. FRIZZELL
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 26, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, written in pencil; Wed. April 21, 1948)
Mrs. J. O. FRIZZELL, 69, died Tuesday at Bellevue hospital. Her home was at 1108 Iowa Avenue. Mrs. FRIZZELL was born in Muscatine on Oct. 15, 1878, the daughter of Xavier and Sophia GROSJEAN. Her marriage to J. O. FRIZZELL occurred on Oct. 17, 1898, in Muscatine. --- Surviving are her husband; two sons, Faye FRIZZELL, Lake township, and Merle FRIZZELL, Clinton; one granddaughter, Marlene Kay FRIZZELL; one sister, Mrs. Robert MARTIN, Muscatine. Preceding her in death were her parents, two sisters and one brother.--- The body is at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral home where it will remain until services which will be conducted Friday at St. Mathias church by the Rt. Rev. Msgr. W. L. Hannon. Interment will be in Greenwood cemetery
Name: ANNA MARIE FROEHNER
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 26, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in ink; 15 June 1955)
Services are planned Saturday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home for Mrs. Anna Marie FROEHNER, 72, whose death occurred at 6:15 p.m. Thursday at Bellevue hospital. Burial will be a t Greenwood cemetery.--- Mrs. FROEHNER was born May 20, 1883, in Muscatine, the daughter of William and Anna HAHN-RUTHENBERG. Her marriage to J. Henry FROEHNER took place here on June 26, 1906. She was a member of the First Methodist church. --- Survivors include one son, Harold FROEHNER, one daughter, Mrs. James SYWASSINK, and two brothers, William C. and Wesley E. RUTHENBERG, all of Muscatine, and five grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her husband, one son in infancy, one brother and two sisters. --------------------(written in ink; 13 June 1955)--------- Services for Mrs. Anna Marie FROEHNER, were held Saturday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home. The Rev. Everett Hageman, pastor of Zion Lutheran church, officiated. Pallbearers included Frank Hubbard, Lyle McCullough, Lawrence Proffitt, Lyle FROEHNER (the article was cut off here) ..
Name: ARTHUR FROMER
Submitted by: Elizabeth Wrocklage
Date submitted: June 24, 2007
Source of Obituary: “MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, August 9, 1990
Arthur C. Fromer , 73, of 1216 Smalley Ave., at University Hospitals, Iowa City, following an extended illness. Services will be Friday at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Burial will be at the Arsenal National Cemetery, Rock Island. There is no visitation. The Riley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born in Muscatine on Nov. 8, 1916, the son of Charles Henry and Josephine Maher Fromer. He married Frances Leppla, June 27, 1939, in Dubuque. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army Air Force. He retired in 1981 as a core maker and at one time had been a core maker for Russelloy Foundry, Durant; Quality Foundry, Stockton, and before that for the J.I. Case Co., Bettendorf. He is survived by his wife, Frances; one, son George A., of Muscatine; two granddaughters; and three brothers, Walter, Ralph and Raymond, all of Muscatine. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.
Name: CATHERINE FROMER
Submitted by: Elizabeth Wrocklage
Date submitted: June 24, 2007
Source of Obituary: “MUSCATINE JOURNAL & NEWS-TRIBUNE”, Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, April 8, 1933
Mrs. Charles Fromer , Sr., 77, died today at her home, 602 Linn street, after an illness of five weeks. Catherine Grelle was born Dec. 8, 1855 in Muscatine, the daughter of Barney and Bernadine Grelle. Most of her life was spent on a farm on rural route No. 3. She was married to Charles Fromer 58 years ago, March 30. Two daughters preceded her in death, Mrs. Minnie Kurriger a week ago, and Mrs. Carrie Patrick in 1922. Surviving are her husband, Charles Fromer, Sr.; one son, Charles Fromer, Jr., rural route No. 3; two daughters, Mrs. Albert Kaufman, rural route No. 2, and Mrs. Tom Dwyer, West Liberty; 16 grandchildren and four great grandchildren; one brother, William Grelle, New Era; and one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Freeman, Davenport. The body was taken to the Meyers Funeral Home where it will remain until services which will be held Tuesday at the Meyers chapel and at St. Mary's church. The Rev. N. J. Peiffer will be in charge. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
Name: CHARLES FROMER
Submitted by: Elizabeth Wrocklage
Date submitted: June 24, 2007
Source of Obituary: “MUSCATINE JOURNAL & NEWS-TRIBUNE”, Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, July 8, 1938
Charles Fromer , 86, former Sweetland township farmer, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Margaret Dwyer, 309 West Eleventh street, Thursday. Mr. Fromer had been in ill health since suffering a stroke two and a half years ago. His condition became serious about a month ago. Born in Baden, Germany, Feb. 10, 1852, he came to the United States when 18 years old. He married Katherine Grelle of Muscatine at St. Mathias church here on March 30, 1875. He retired from farming in 1919 and moved to Muscatine, where he had lived since. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Dwyer and Mrs. A. C. Kauman and one son, C. H. Fromer, all of Muscatine; 16 grandchildren and eight grandchildren. His wife and two daughters, Mrs. Frank Kurriger and Mrs. Charles Patrick, preceded him in death. The body is at the N. W. Meyers Funeral home and will remain there until the time of the funeral services. Final rites will be conducted Sunday at St. Mary's church with the Rev. Leo Kuebrick, assistant pastor, in charge. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
---Muscatine Journal and News-Tribune, Monday, July 11, 1938---- Funeral services for Charles Fromer , 86, former Sweetland township farmer who died Thursday, were conducted Sunday from the Meyers Funeral home and at 10 a. m. from the St. Mary's church. Burial was at St. Mary's cemetery. Pallbearers, all grandsons, were Lloyd Kurriger, Raymond Kurriger, Harold Kurriger, Albert Kurriger, Arthur Fromer, and Walter Fromer. Mrs. Alma Van Camp, Mrs. Harry Cinerreas, June Kurriger and Josephine Dwyer served as flower attendants.
Name: CHARLES HENRY FROMER
Submitted by: Elizabeth Wrocklage
Date submitted: June 24, 2007
Source of Obituary: “MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, August 6, 1962
Charles Henry Fromer , 75, a life-time resident of Sweetland township, today at Muscatine General Hospital following a six month illness. Mr. Fromer was born August 20, 1886 at Davenport. His home has been at Route 3, Muscatine. He married Johanna Maher April 17, 1912 at Wilton. Mr. Fromer was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and was engaged in farming. Survivors include four sons, Arthur Fromer and Walter Fromer of Muscatine; and Ralph and Raymond Fromer, both at home; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Kaufmann, Davenport, and Mrs. Margaret Dwyer, Detroit, Mich.; and three grandchildren. Mr. Fromer was preceded in death by his wife on March 16, 1959, one son, and two sisters. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Riley Funeral Home.
Name: J. HENRY FROEHNER
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 26, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; 10 - 28 - 53)
Services for J. Henry FROEHNER, who died Sunday at his home, 501 Grandview avenue, were conducted Tuesday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home with the Rev. A. D. Steffenson, pastor of First Methodist church, in charge. Flower attendants included Mrs. Richard Fohy, Mrs. Richard Singleton, Mrs. Frank Hubbard and Mrs. Claude Wester. Pallbearers were Robert FROEHNER, Warren FROEHNER, Wiilliam Panko, Lyle FROEHNER, Weldon FROEHNER and James Duggen. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery.
Name: JOHANNA FROMER
Submitted by: Elizabeth Wrocklage
Date submitted: June 24, 2007
Source of Obituary: “MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, March 17, 1959
Requiem High Mass will be held Thursday at St. Mary's church for Mrs. Johanna Fromer , 70, who died suddenly of a heart attack Monday at her home on rural route 3. Burial will be at St. Mary's cemetery. The body is at the Riley Funeral Home. The daughter of James and Ann Maher, she was born April 6, 1888, in Muscatine county, and was a life resident here. She was married to Charles H. Fromer on April 17, 1912 at Wilton. Mrs. Fromer was a member of St. Mary's church. Survivors include her husband, four sons, Arthur and Walter Fromer, Muscatine, and Ralph and Raymond Fromer, at home; three brothers, Dan Maher, Wilton, and Ed and James Maher, Muscatine; four sisters, Mrs. Clifford Cresswell, Grandview, Mrs. Mary Wathan, Cedar Rapids, and Mrs. Margaret Martin and Mrs. Julia Greiner, Muscatine, and three grandchildren. One son preceded her in death.
Name: LETHA FROMER
Submitted by: Elizabeth Wrocklage
Date submitted: June 24, 2007
Source of Obituary: “THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, October 8, 1996
Letha Fromer , 71, of 1967 Trolley Ave., died Monday, Oct. 7, 1996, at Lutheran Homes. Services will be Thursday at the St. Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Walter Helms will officiate. Burial will be at the St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. Mrs. Fromer was born on Aug. 9, 1925, in Conesville, the daughter of Lloyd and Elsie Westlake Babbitt. She married Walter Fromer on Oct. 31, 1945, in Muscatine at the St. Mary rectory. Survivors include her husband, Walter; two daughters, Mrs. Ronald (Raetta) Russell of Blue Springs, Mo., and Mrs. Mike (Elsie) Weikert of Muscatine; grandchildren, Michael and Lori Weikert Jr. of Muscatine, and Mrs. Chris (Renee) DuPaul of Kansas City, Mo.; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Ray Babbitt of Columbus Junction; and a sister, Mrs. Eugene (Wanda) Lucas of Muscatine. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and one sister.
Name: WALTER JAMES FROMER
Submitted by: Elizabeth Wrocklage
Date submitted: June 24, 2007
Source of Obituary: “THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, November 30, 1999
Walter James Fromer , 79, of Lutheran Homes, died Monday, Nov. 29, 1999, at Unity Hospital. Services will be Friday, at the St. Mary Catholic Church, 417 Green St. The Rev. Bernard Weir will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. Mr. Fromer was born on Feb. 10, 1920, in Muscatine, the son of Charles H. and Johanna Maher Fromer. He married Letha Mae Babbitt on Oct. 31, 1945, at the St. Mary Rectory in Muscatine. After more than 25 years of employment, he retired from the Russelloy Foundry in Durant. He also farmed part time. Survivors include two daughters, Raetta Mae Russell and her husband, Ronald, of Blue Springs, Mo., and Elsie Weikert and her husband, Mike, of Muscatine; two grandchildren, Michael Weikert Jr. and his wife, Lori, of Muscatine, and Renee DuPaul and her husband, Chris, of Kansas City, Mo.; five great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Raymond and Ralph Fromer, both of Muscatine. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and his wife, Letha, in 1996.
Name: WILLIAM A. FROEHNER
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 26, 2007
Source of Obituary: “MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, (written in ink; 27 Feb 1953)
Funeral services will be held Monday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home for William A. FROEHNER, 61, whose death occurred Thursday a Mercy hospital, Iowa City. Dr. Claude W. Cooper, pastor of the First Methodist church, will have charge of the funeral services. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery.--- MR. FROEHNER was born June 18, 1891, in Muscatine, the son of William and Anna ANGERSBACH-FROEHNER. His marriage to Nina REEVES took place Oct. 16, 1912, in Muscatine. His home was at 1024 Sycamore street. He was an employee of the Muscatine Municipal Water & Electric plants.---Surviving are his wife; one son, Donald FROEHNER of Detroit, Mich.; three grandchildren; three brothers, J. Henry, Louis and Albert H. FROEHNER, all of Muscatine; and two sisters, Mrs. C. B. FULLER and Mrs. Fred KORNEMAN of Muscatine. Preceding him in death were his parents and three sisters.
Name: ALBERT FRY
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, November 29, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, December, 1955
ALBERT FRY, 82, Services To Be Held Wednesday----- Nichols-- Funeral services for Albert Fry, 82, a former Nichols resident who died at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Bellevue hospital, Muscatine, will be held Wednesday at the West Liberty Methodist church. The body is at the Snider Funeral home, West Liberty. Burial will be in the Nichols cemetery. Mr. Fry, a resident of Muscatine for the past year, was born Aug. 31, 1873 at Letts, being a son of Cyrus and Margaret Brookhart Fry. His marriage to Margaret Schmidt took place Dec. 25, 1900 at Muscatine. She preceded him in death in October 1954. Survivors include one brother, Thomas, Wapello and two sisters, Mrs. George Chapman, Atalissa and Mrs. Walter Viner, Muscatine. He was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters.
Name: CYRUS FRY
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, November 29, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, May 10, 1922
Cyrus Fry---- Cyrus Fry, a resident of Muscatine for 12 years, died at 8 o'clock this morning at his home, 1114 Oak street. A stroke of paralysis suffered January 29 and complications caused his death. He was 78 years old. The deceased was born June 27, 1843 in Buckstown, Somerset county, Pa. He came west with his parents at the age of seven years and settled on a farm near Letts. There he grew to manhood. He married Miss Arminda Brookhart December 23, 1869. Four years later he moved to Page county, Iowa, where he resided twenty years. The family then moved to a farm near Cranston and lived there until twelve years ago, then coming to Muscatine. Eight children were born to this union, seven of whom survive. His wife preceded him in death June 11, 1921. The survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Nellie Meeker and Mrs. Mae Riemcke of Muscatine, Mrs. Rachael Meeker of Cranston and Mrs. Pearl Chapman of Atalissa; three sons, Albert Fry of Nichols, Thomas Fry of Wapello, and Lewis A. Fry of Ainsworth. Five sisters, Mrs. John Coder of Cranston, Mrs. Peter Brookhart of Letts, Mrs. Hattie Epperly of St. Paul, Mrs. Sarah Morrison and Mrs. Nicholas Herrick of Muscatine; and a brother John Fry of Letts, also survive. Brief funeral services will be held at 9 o'clock Friday morning from the home with the Rev. C. L. Young officiating. The remains will then be taken to Cranston and services held at 10:30 o'clock from the Cranston church with the Rev. E. L. Schaffer assisting the Rev. Mr. Young. Burial will be in the Cranston cemetery.
Name: DANIEL FRY
Submitted by: Bev Gerdts
Date Submitted: October 29, 2011
Source of Obituary: "Muscatine Daily Journal", Muscatine, IA., Wednesday March 31, 1875
Died at his residence in Sweetland Township 3rd month, 30 day, 1875, Daniel Fry, a minister of Bloomington Monthly Meeting of Friends, Iowa, in the 66th year of his age, of typhoid pneumonia, after an illness of about two weeks. His end was perfect peace.
Name: DE WAYNE H. FRY
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, November 29, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, November 7, 1966
Wilton Man, 21, Is Found Dead in Hopper Car Here----- The body of De Wayne H. Fry, 21, route 1, Wilton, was discovered at the bottom of an unloaded hopper car at the Grain Processing corporation plant where he worked late Saturday night. His wife gave birth to their first girl today. Dr. V. W. Swayze, county medical examiner, said Fry apparently suffocated in the corn that had been run out through the bottom of the railway car into a conveyor, but that death could have been caused by a fall into the car. Lloyd Staab, plant safety director, said Fry and a co-worker were assigned to unloading the grain. The other worker went to another part of the building and when he returned Fry was not seen. Returning later to see if the hopper had emptied of grain, he saw Fry's hand near the bottom of the car. He looked inside and saw Fry face down in the hopper. Dr. Swayze ordered an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death. If Fry had fallen into the hopper when it was nearly emptied he could have been fatally injured, it was pointed out. Funeral services will be held Thursday at the George M. Wittich funeral home. The Rev. Emmett Barnes will officiate. Burial was in Letts. Mr. Fry was born here in January, 1945. He was the son of Roy and Dorothy Stanbro Fry. He was married in Muscatine to Donna Hart on June 12, 1964. He attended Lincoln Boulevard Baptist church. Survivors are his wife, and child, his parents and four brothers, Richard of Durant, Donald of Davenport and Lyle and Louis Fry of Muscatine. Mrs. Fry gave birth to a daughter this morning at Muscatine General hospital, which caused the funeral to be postponed from Wednesday to Thursday. The infant has been named Joanna D.
Name: DOROTHY EVELYN FRY
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Sunday, February 10, 2002 7:58 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, March, 2000
Dorothy Fry---- MUSCATINE, Iowa - Dorothy Evelyn Fry, 84, of Muscatine, died Tuesday, March 28, 2000, at the Lutheran Homes. Services will be Thursday at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home. The Rev. Wade Duroe of Hillcrest Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will be at the Letts Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Hillcrest Baptist Church. She was born Nov. 8, 1915, in Cedar County, the daughter of Clarence and Olive Dallegge Stanbro. She married Roy W. Fry on Aug. 26, 1933. She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Survivors include two sons, Louie Fry and his wife, Janet ,of Muscatine and Donald Fry and his wife, Lois, of Rochester, Minn.; 15 grandchildren; three step grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; four step great-grandchildren; two great great-grandchildren; a sister, Louise Daufeldt of Muscatine. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; three sons, Haully, Richard and Gene Fry; a brother, Louie F. Stanbro.
Name: DOROTHY MAE FRY
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Tuesday, August 2, 2005 7:22 AM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, April 6, 2005
Dorothy Mae Fry----- MUSCATINE, Iowa - Dorothy Mae Fry, 87, of Muscatine, died Monday, April 4, 2005, at Unity Hospital of Muscatine. The Rev. Mike Spangler officiated. The Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Home for Funeral & Cremation Services is caring for the family and services. Dorothy M. Heerd was born Feb. 9, 1918, in Muscatine, the daughter of Edward J. and Clara Millhouse Heerd. She married R. Wayne Fry Jan. 9, 1942, in Kahoka, Mo. She was active as a bookkeeper for 11 years in Fry Electric Company. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church where she was a choir member for seven years and a member of the American Benefit Association. She enjoyed classical music, playing the organ, violin and piano and loved to pass the time doing needlepoint and crocheting. Survivors include two sons, Edward W. Fry and his wife, Judy, and Dennis R. Fry and his wife, Peggy, all of Muscatine; one granddaughter, Jennifer B. Fry Meyer and her husband, Rob, of Fort Wayne, Ind.; two great-grandchildren, Isabell Meyer and Ressa Meyer; a twin sister, Helen Heerd Chase of Cottonwood, Ariz.; two nephews, Dick McCormick and John McCormick and one niece, Linda McCormick. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.
Name: EARL FRY
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, November 29, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, January, 1978
EARL FRY---- Earl Fry, 211 Dillaway St., 72, died Monday at his residence. Services will be held at Fairbanks-Lamb Chapel. Rev. William Keller will officiated. Burial will be in Cranston Cemetery. Mr. Fry was born on June 18, 1905, in Allen, Neb., the son of Thomas and Luella Atherton Fry. He was a retired machinist from J&K Button. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Donna Moorehead, Alexandria, La., and Mrs. Donald (Carla) Halgren, Roseville, Calif., five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Forrest Fry of Wapello; and three sisters, Mrs. Anna Mae Houltz of Wapello, Mrs. Glen (Esther) Killey of San Antonio, Texas, and Mrs. Norbert (Ruby) Cross of Middleton. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Name: MRS. ELAINE FRY
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, November 29, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, April, 1974
ELAINE FRY----- Mrs. Elaine Fry, 35, died Wednesday morning at Muscatine General hospital. Funeral services for Mrs. Fry of Route 5, will be held Saturday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home. Burial was in Letts cemetery. The former Elaine Clayton was born Nov. 30, 1938, in Wapello, the daughter of Forrest and Erma Wilson Clayton. She married Donald E. Fry June 10, 1957, in Muscatine. She was a member of the church of the Nazarene and had been living near Muscatine for three weeks at the time of her death. Prior to moving to the Muscatine area, she had resided in Bettendorf since 1967. Surviving are her husband; four sons, David, Stanley, Donald II, and Sheldon, all at home; two foster children, Randy Reeves of Bettendorf and Mrs. Cindy Edwards of Georgia; three brothers, Ralph Clayton of Letts, John Clayton of Muscatine and Forrest Clayton of Ohio; six sisters, Mrs. Doris Redmond, Mrs. Patsy Johnson, Mrs. David (Minnie) Behrens, and Miss Shirley Clayton all of Muscatine; and Mrs. Lola Evans and Mrs. Thomas (Nancy) Perkins, both of Newark, Ohio; and one foster granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters. She died 17 April 1974
Name: MRS. EMMA L. FRY
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, November 29, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, August, 1951
Mrs. Emma Fry Succumbs After Short Illness---- Mrs. Emma L. Fry, 70, resident here for the past 19 years, died at 7:15 a.m. today at her home, 1026 Kansas street, following a brief illness. The body was removed to the George M. Wittich Funeral Home, where arrangements for last rites are being made. The daughter of Daniel and Melinda Wagner Westbrook, she was born June 17, 1881 in Louisa county, where she resided until 19 years ago. Her marriage to Frank G. Fry took place Jan. 9, 1901, in Louisa county. She was a member of the United Brethren church at Letts and of Miriam Rebekah lodge in Muscatine. Survivors include her husband; nine sons, F. Glen Fry of Burlington, Kenneth L. Fry of Letts, Henry Arthur Fry with the U. S. Army in Japan, J. Marvin Fry of Enid, Okla., M. Alton Fry of Wichita, Kan., and Roy W., Keith G., Robert G., and Scott W. Fry of Muscatine, and four daughters, Mrs. Ward Lee and Mrs. Robert Roland of Muscatine, Mrs. Leo Friedli of Wilton and Mrs. Steven Danko of Chicago. Also surviving are three brothers, James Westbrook of Muscatine, Fred Westbrook of Grandview, and Harrison Westbrook of Letts; two sisters, Mrs. John Birt of Grandview and Mrs. R. W. Furnas of Muscatine, 26 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, and one brother. She graduated from Letts High School in 1900.
Name: EUGENE FRY
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Wednesday, October 13, 2004 4:15 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, December 30, 1993, page 5A
Eugene Fry---- DENVER, Colo. --- Memorial services for Eugene Fry, 31, of Denver, formerly of Davenport and Muscatine, were Wednesday, at Calvary Baptist Church in Muscatine. The body has been cremated. Mr. Fry died Sunday, Dec. 19, 1993, at a hospice unit in a regional hospital in Denver, following an extended illness. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Henry (Frances) Ragusa of Davenport, and Debra Fry of Muscatine; two brothers, Randy Fry of Muscatine, and Larry Fry of Cedar Rapids; his father Oral Fry; his grandparents, Boyd and Lela Stackhouse and Frances Fry; three nieces and two nephews; and his loving companion, Mel Nottingham. He was preceded in death by his mother, Kathleen Means, and his grandfather, Ralph Fry.
Name: F. GLEN FRY
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, November 29, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, June 20, 1984
F. Glen Fry, 81, a resident of Valley View Manor, died there Tuesday afternoon. Services will be Saturday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home. The Rev. Robert Ahlstrom will officiate. Burial will be in Indian Creek Cemetery. The son of Frank and Emma Westbrook Fry, he was born Oct. 3, 1902, in Louisa County. He was a member of the Letts Masonic Lodge. Mr. Fry retired from the Iowa. Ordinance Plant, Burlington. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Virgil Boyd of Tullahoma Tenn.; one grandchild; six brothers, Arthur of St. Petersburg, Fla., Marvin of Enid, Okla., Alton of Wichita, Kan., and Roy, Keith, and Scott all of Muscatine; and four sisters Mrs. Ward Lee, Mrs. Robert McElroy and Mrs. Steve Danko all of Muscatine and Mrs. Leo Friedlie of Wilton. Two brothers preceded him in death. He died June 19, 1984 His name was Francis Glen Fry
Name: FRANCES MARIE FRY
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, November 29, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, October, 1998
Frances Fry----- GRANDVIEW - Frances Marie Fry, 85, of Grandview, died Monday, Oct. 19, 1998, at her home. Services will be Thursday at Grandview Community Bible Church. The Rev. Darryl Erickson will officiate. Pallbearers was grandsons John T. Carter, Allen W. Carter, Kenneth R. Carter, Leslie P. Carter, Douglas D. Fry, David A. Fry, Thomas R. Fry, Randy B. Fry, Larry D. Fry, Michael T. Angelo, Kenneth R. Fry, Kerry L. Fry, Michael D. Fry. Mrs. Fry was born on April 19, 1913 in Grandview, the daughter of Roy and Hortense O'Dell McGill. She married Ralph Thomas Fry on Dec. 27, 1930, in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. She was a homemaker and a member of the Grandview Community Bible Church at Grandview and also a member of the Keep Pace Club in Louisa County. She enjoyed cooking and needlework and was known for baking pies. She also loved gardening and flowers. Survivors include two daughters, Gwendolyn Carter of Davenport and Luella Chatterton of Grandview; two sons, Oral R. Fry of Brighton, Colo. and Kenneth L. Fry of Murrieta, Calif.; 24 grandchildren; forty great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ralph; a son, Thomas; a grandson, Eugene; a granddaughter, Kathryn; two sisters, Twila and Cleda; and five brothers, Oral, Lawrence, Kenneth, Daryl, and Russell.
Name: FRANK GRANT FRY
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, November 29, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, September, 1962
FRANK GRANT FRY----- Frank Grant Fry, 83, died at 11:17 a.m. Saturday at Muscatine General hospital. Mr. Fry died after an extended illness, during the last year of which he had been cared for at the Hershey convalescent home. He formerly resided at 1115 Kansas Street. Mr. Fry was born June 17, 1879, in Decatur county, Iowa, the son of John and Margaret Rhodes Fry. He formerly lived at Letts and had been a resident of Muscatine for the past 30 years. He was a farmer and a carpenter. Mr. Fry was married Jan. 9, 1901 in Louisa county, to Emma L. Westbrook. Surviving are nine sons; F. Glen Fry of Burlington, Kenneth L. Fry of Letts, Henry Arthur Fry of Minneapolis, Roy W. Fry of Muscatine, J. Marvin Fry of Enid Okla., Keith E. Fry, Robert G. Fry, and W. Scott Fry all of Muscatine, and M. Alton Fry, of Wichita, Kans.; four daughters, Mrs. Ward Lee of Muscatine, Mrs. Leo Friedli of Wilton, Mrs. Robert McElroy of Muscatine, Mrs. Steven Danko of Worth, Ill.; one brother, Everette Fry of California; one sister, Mrs. Edward L. McKibbin of Cedar Rapids, 31 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren. The body is now at the George M. Wittich funeral home. Services will be Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment will be at the Letts cemetery. Seven of his sons were in the service. Some of his sons went by the last name Frye.
Name: HENRY FRY
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Thursday, January 24, 2002 10:49 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, May 6, 1897, page 3
Obituary----- Henry Fry was born Jan. 5, 1814 in Somerset county, Penn., and died April 30, 1897, aged 83 years 3 months and 2 days. On the 20th day of September, 1838, he was united in marriage with Mary Fitzgerald, who survives him. Their early life was one of hardship and toil, beginning as they did without any of this world's goods. Fourteen children were born to Brother and Sister Fry, three sons and one daughter having preceded their father to the spirit world, The ones who are living are; Josiah, Cyrus, Frank and John Fry, Mrs, John Coder, Mrs. Jos. Morrison, Mrs. Peter Brookhart and Mrs. C. Herrick of Muscatine county, Iowa; Mrs. L. M. Epperly of St. Paul, Minn., and Mrs. W. C. Harvey of Marne, Cass county, Iowa. They had fifty two grandchildren, of whom forty-three are living, and twelve great-grandchildren, who are all living. Brother Fry was converted and united with the M. E. church in the year 1854. He often spoke of the religious instruction he had when young and how Jesus was with him in camp-meetings and revivals. He, with his family, moved to Iowa in May, 1856, and had resided in Muscatine county ever since. Brother Fry was one of the industrious and staunch citizens of this community. He came here when the country was new and by industry, economy and good management he made his way up. First he bought an eighty and kept adding to and improving till he owned one of Iowa's magnificent farms. As a neighbor he was accommodating and peaceable; he was a model husband, affectionate, gentle, forbearing, and a great lover of home. As a father he had so impressed himself upon his children that they rise up and call him blessed. While Bro. Fry was not a sectarian he was a loyal Methodist, loving above all others the church of his choice, and was an exemplary profession and a happy, steadfast Christian. His honorable life and Christian example had been a constant benediction to this community. While his lips are closed in death and we shall not hear his familiar voice again, he continues to speak to us in unmistakable tones, "follow me as I have followed Christ." The funeral services were held at the M. E. church, May 2nd at 11 a.m. A very large concourse of people assembled to look for the last time upon the face of their friend and brother. Services were conducted by his pastor, Rev. D. C. Bevan. His text was Philippians 1:21 "For me to live is Christ and to die is gain." The remains were laid to rest in the Letts cemetery.----- Note from June Brewer Welsch: Henry Fry is my husbands great great grandfather.
Name: HOWARD M. FRY
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, November 29, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, July 24, 1978, page 15
HOWARD FRY----- Howard M. Fry, 71, 7 Edward Drive, died suddenly Sunday morning of an apparent heart attack. Services will be held Wednesday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home. Pastor H. C. Hafermann will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Howard Fry was born Feb. 10, 1907, in Conesville, the son of Marcus and Opel Wells Fry. He was a life resident of this area. He was first married to Minnie Frieden. She preceded him in death. On February 23, 1974 he married Clara Axel in Muscatine Fry was of the Baptist faith and was a member of the B.P.O. Elks and Loyal Order of Moose. He was the owner of Fry & Son Welding Co. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Wesley and Joe Fry, both of Muscatine; one step-son Douglas Axel of Muscatine; five grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, one brother, Wayne of Muscatine; and a sister, Josephine Van Dyke of Muscatine. A sister preceded him in death. He died July 23, 1978
Name: JOSIAH FRY
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, November 29, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, September, 1912
HEART DISEASE WAS CAUSE OF SUDDEN END ------------------- JOSIAH FRY PASSES AWAY SUDDENLY AT HIS HOME. -------------- Well Known Resident of This County Expired in Yard of His Home Near Letts Saturday Evening ------------------- Josiah Fry, a well known resident of Muscatine county, passed away on Saturday evening at his home, three Miles northwest of Letts, IA. His death was a tragic unexpectedness. He was in the yard surrounding his rural home, when he suddenly pitched forward and expired. His death was due to heart disease. He has been in poor health for some time, a complication of diseases weakening his constitution. He is survived by his wife, one son, Rolla, of near Letts, and three daughters, Mrs. J. Epperly, of Roseberg, Mrs. F. A. Runyon and Mrs. Elmer Furnas, of near Letts. Mr. Fry was prominently known and the announcement of his sudden death was received as a district in the community in which he has resided for such a long time. The funeral services will be held on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Methodist church at Letts, and interment will be made in the cemetery there. On Sunday morning, when the members of the family were assembled, mourning over the departure of a beloved husband and father word was received that a sister of deceased, Mrs. Mary Harvey, had also died at her home in Marne, IA.
Name: KENNETH (JACK) FRY
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, November 29, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, December 15, 1980, page 3
KENNETH (JACK) FRY---- WAPELLO -- Kenneth (Jack) Fry, 74, of Rt. 1, Wapello, died Sunday evening at Morning Sun Manor following an extended illness. Services will be Wednesday at the Stacey-Lewis Funeral Home in Columbus Junction. The Rev. Denley Ganfield will officiate. Burial will be the Letts cemetery. Kenneth Fry was born Dec. 1, 1906 in rural Louisa County, the son of Frank and Emma Westbrook Fry. He was married Aug. 1, 1941 to Louise Johnson in Kahoka, Mo. He was a member of the Letts United Methodist Church. He was a 20-year retired employee of Thatcher Packaging and was a mechanic for Weber and Huston in Letts. Surviving are his wife, a son, Charles William of Grandview; three daughters, Mrs. David (Berniece) Tharp of Grandview, Mrs. Barbara Meeker of Wapello and Mrs. Thomas (Brenda) McAvoy of Louisville, Key.; eight grandchildren; seven brothers, Glen, Roy, Scott, James all of Muscatine; Arthur of St. Petersburg, Fla.; Marvin of Enid. Okla.; and Merle of Wichita, Kan.; and four sisters Mrs. Steve (Hazel) Danko of Chicago, Mrs. Leo (Mildred) Freidli of Wilton, Mrs. Robert (Dorothy) McElroy and Mrs. Ward (Mable) Lee both of Muscatine. He was preceded in death by a brother and a infant daughter.------Submitters' Note: he died Dec. 14, 1980.
Name: LUELLA ATHERTON FRY
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, November 29, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, August, 1962
LUELLA ATHERTON FRY----- Wapello -- Funeral services are set Saturday at the Dudgeon-McCulley funeral home here for Mrs. Luella Atherton Fry, 81, who died at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday at Muscatine General Hospital. The Wapello woman had been at the hospital three weeks. The Rev. Caleb Larson of Grandview will officiate at the services. Burial will be at Cranston cemetery. Mrs. Fry was born in Madison township, Ohio, the daughter of Robert and Anna Cordner Atherton, Sept. 6, 1880. On Jan. 1, 1901, she married Thomas Ralph Fry at Muscatine. He preceded her in death on Mar. 31, 1957. A Member of the Methodist church she was also a past Noble Grand of Rebekah Lodge. Six sons and daughters survive. They are Forest Fry, of Muscatine, and Ralph Fry, Grandview; Anna Mae Houtz, Wapello; Esther Kelley, of San Antonio, Tex.; and Ruby Cross, Middletown Iowa. She is also survived by two brothers, Marion Atherton of Des Moines and Albert Atherton, of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla; 30 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren.-----Submitters' Note: she died Aug. 8 1962.
Name: LYLE EUGENE FRY
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: Sunday, July 28, 2002
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, October 9, 1996, page 5A
Lyle Fry----MUSCATINE---Lyle Eugene Fry, 55, formerly of Muscatine, died Wednesday afternoon, Oct.2, 1996, at his Houston, Texas, home. Memorial services will be Friday, at the Hillcrest Baptist Church, with the Rev. Wade Duroe officiating. Following the service, a time of fellowship will be held at the church. Private graveside services will be at the Letts Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home. Mr. Fry was born March 27, 1941, in Muscatine, a son of Roy and Dorothy Stanbro Fry. He had lived in Houston since the 1980s. Survivors include a son, Michael Fry of Houston; a daughter, Mrs. Andrew (Shonna) Peine of Muscatine; one granddaughter; Hannah Peine; his mother, Dorothy Fry of Muscatine; and two brothers, Don Fry of Rochester, Minn., and Louis Fry of Muscatine. He was preceded in death by his father and two brothers.
Name: MRS. MARGARET AMANDA FRY
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, November 29, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, June, 1921
Mrs. Cyrus Fry----- Funeral services for Mrs. Cyrus Fry, a resident of Muscatine foe about sixty years, were held from the home at 1114 Oak street at 1 o'clock this afternoon. From there, the remains were taken to Cranston, where services were held from the United Brethren church. The Rev. C. L. Young of Muscatine, assisted by the Rev. E. Schaefer of the Cranston church, had charge of the services. Burial was made in the Cranston cemetery. Mrs. Fry died at her home at 6:45 o'clock Saturday evening, following an extended illness. She had been in failing health for about two years, and had been bedfast for five weeks. Complications caused her death. She was 67 years old. Margaret Amanda Brookhart was born in Perry County, O., on June 22, 1853, and came with her parents to Muscatine county in 1860. In 1869 she was married to Cyrus Fry at Letts, Ia. To this union eight children were born, seven of whom survive. Her brother, John arrived from Cheyenne, Wyo., four hours before her death. Her sister, Mrs. Rachel Moles Crisp, of Washington Springs, S. Dak., had been with her during the last week. In addition to them, she leaves to survive, her husband; one sister, Mrs. T. U. Van Pelt, of Kimball, Neb.; two brothers, Peter of Letts, Mark of Davenport; four daughters Mrs. Nellie Meeker, Mrs. Rachel Meeker, Mrs. Pearl Chapman, and Mrs. May Riemeke, all of Muscatine; three sons, Albert, of Nichols; Thomas, of Wapello, and Alexander, of Ainsworth; and sixteen grandchildren. Two brothers, three sisters and one daughter preceded her in death. Her brother John arrived from Cheyenne Wyoming, four hours before her death. Her sister Mrs. Rachael Moles Crisp of Washington Springs, SD had been with her during the last week. She came to Muscatine county with her parents in 1860.
Name: MRS. MARGARET FRY
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, November 29, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, October 4, 1954, page 8
Margaret Fry, Life Resident of Nichols, Succumbs --------- Nichols --- Mrs. Margaret Fry, 74, died at 5 p.m. Saturday at her home as a result of a sudden illness. The daughter of Adam and Margaret Hartman Schmitt, she was born May 23, 1881, at Nichols and was a life-long resident of the community. She was married to Bert Fry Dec. 24, 1900 in Muscatine. She was a member of the Methodist church. Mrs. Fry also was a member of the Bridgeman Rebekah lodge. Surviving are the husband; a brother W. R. Fry of Nichols, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at the Nichols Methodist church. The body is at the Snider funeral home at West Liberty. Burial will be in the Nichols Iowa cemetery. ------Submitters' Note: Bert Fry given name was Albert Fry and they were married the 25 Dec., 1900 and the part that said she was survived by a brother W. R. Fry that was a brother in-law.
Name: MARY MATILDA FRY
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, November 29, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, April, 1916
DEATH COMES TO MISS MARY FRY -------------- WELL KNOWN LOCAL WOMAN SUCCUMBS TO LONG ILLNESS. ------------------- Had Been An Invalid Most of Life Born Near Cranston, Coming Here Five Yeas Ago. --------------------- Miss Mary Matilda Fry, age 40 years, passed away at 8 o'clock yesterday morning at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Fry, on Oak street, following an, extended illness. Her death was expected as she had been an invalid the greater part of her life. Miss Fry, though only a resident of this city for the past few years, enjoyed a wide acquaintance locally, as well as in Cranston. She was born near Cranston, Feb. 20, 1876, and in 1906, joined the Cranston U. B. church. Five years ago she came here with her parents, with whom she resided until death came. The parents, three brothers and four sisters are left to mourn the deceased. The brothers are Alex at home, Bert, of Nichols Iowa; Thomas, of Cranston; and the sisters, Mrs. J. P. Meeker, residing here; Mrs. C. W. Meeker, of Cranston; Mrs. S. V. Chapman, of this city, and Miss Mae at home. Short funeral services will be held at the residence at 8 o'clock tomorrow morning, and the remains will be conveyed to Cranston, where services will be held at the U. B. church, and interment will be made in the Cranston cemetery. Rev. C. L. Young will conduct both services.
Name: MRS. MARY FRY
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Thursday, January 24, 2002 9:50 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, May 9, 1902, page 8
Mrs. Mary Fry---- Word was received in the city this morning of the death of Mrs. Mary Fry at her late home in Cedar township. Mrs. Fry was an old lady in her 86th year, and has resided in Muscatine county since 1855. She is the mother of Mrs. Joseph Morrison living in this city. Mrs. Fry suffered a stroke of paralysis about two weeks ago, and although she rallied somewhat, her advanced years made it impossible for her recovery.------- "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, May 15, 1902, page 6.----- The Funeral of Grandmother Fry took place at the M. E. church here at 11 a.m. Sunday. Rev. Pool, assisted by Rev. Breew, conducted the services. Interment at the Lettsville cemetery. Mrs. Fry was a faithful and true woman. Ten of her 14 children survive her. She lived to the ripe age of 83 1/2 years. A large number attended the funeral. Several of her relatives were present, quite filling the two center blocks of seats in the church. Note from June Brewer Welsch: this obituary was very hard to read. Mary was my husbands Great Great grandmother. She was born Oct. 19, 1818 and died May 9, 1902.
Name: MRS. MELVA FRY
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, November 29, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, March, 1969
MRS. EARL FRY----- Mrs. Earl (Melva) Fry, 42, of Muscatine died at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at University hospital, Iowa City. The daughter of John and Ella Kinger Darnell she was born Jan. 4, 1927 at Reedsburg, Wis. She married Earl Fry No. 22, 1952 at Wapello. She was a member of the First Christian church. Mrs. Fry had been employed as a stenographer and IBM operator at Stanley Consultants. Survivors include her husband, Earl Fry, one brother, Harold Darnell of San Diego, Calif.; and her mother, Mrs. Lucille Hodge of Wichita, Kan. She was preceded in death by her father and one brother. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at the Fairbanks Funeral home. Rev. Melvin Walton of the First Christian church will officiate, Burial will be in Cranston cemetery.
Name: MRS. MINNIE FRY
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, November 29, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, May, 1973
MRS. MINNIE FRY---- Mrs. Minnie Fry, 65, died Wednesday morning at her home on Rt. 3. Services will be held Friday at Calvary Baptist church. Burial will be at Memorial Park cemetery. The former Minnie Frieden was born June 4, 1907, in Drury Twp., Ill., the daughter of John and Mary Boden Frieden, and had lived in the Muscatine area most of her life. She was married to Howard M. Fry, Sept. 14, 1929, at Vinton. Mrs. Fry was a member of Calvary Baptist church. She is survived by her husband, Howard M. Fry; two sons, Howard Wesley Fry and Joseph J. Fry, both of Muscatine; and five grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Phoebe Moore of Moline, and Mrs. Roy (Lorena) Moyer, Mediapolis; and three brothers, Harry Frieden, Keithsburg, Ill., Lester and Floyd Frieden of Drury Twp. Ill. She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers.
Name: NOAH MICHAEL FRY
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, November 29, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, March, 1990
Noah Fry----- WAPELLO -- Graveside services will be Thursday at the Letts Cemetery for Noah Michael Fry, of Route 1, Wapello, the 12 day-old son of Donald Fry and Diane Stillion. The Rev. Gary Walker will officiate. Noah died Monday at University Hospitals. He was born March 14, 1990 at Muscatine General Hospital. Arrangements are under the direction of the Dudgeon McCulley Funeral Home. Survivors include his parents, Donald Fry and Diane Stillion; grandparents, Forest Clayton and Mary Khune, of Wapello, and Donald Fry, of Rochester, Minn.; great-grandparents, Dorothy Fry, of Muscatine and Noah Khun of Pleasant City, Ohio; and grandparents who raised Donald, Minnie and Dave Behrens of Muscatine.
Name: MRS. OPAL (WELLS) FRY
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, November 29, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, January, 1972
Mrs. Opal Fry---- Mrs. Opal Wells Fry, 89, of Valley View Manor, former Letts and Cranston area resident, died at 2;15 p.m. Saturday at Valley View Manor after an illness of several months. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home. Dr. J. Henry Teele will officiate. Burial will be in Letts cemetery. A daughter of E.T.C. Wells and Josephine Hull Wells, she was born Dec. 26, 1882 in Iowa. She married Rolla C. Fry, Dec 12, 1905 at Cranston. The couple lived most of their married life in the Letts and Cranston area. Mrs. Fry was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church, Garden Club, Electra Chapter No. 32; Herb Pals, White Shrine and Hershey Auxiliary. Survivors include two sons, Howard and Wayne, both of Muscatine; a daughter, Mrs. Josephine Van Dyke of Muscatine; a brother Marcus Wells of Seattle, Wa.; six grandchildren, and one great-- grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and one daughter.
Name: MRS. PLINY FRY
Submitted by: Bev Gerdts
Date Submitted: January 1, 2012
Source of Obituary: "Muscatine Journal", Muscatine, IA., Saturday September 9, 1916
An invalid since five weeks ago when she sustained a broken artery in her leg, Mrs. Pliny Fry, wife of a retired pastor of the Friends church, died at 1:30 o’clock this morning at Hershey Hospital. Deceased was well know in Muscatine having resided here since 1853 when she came here with her parents from Hollowenn, Me. Mrs. Fry was born September 22, 1841 in the little city in Maine. She was the daughter of Samuel and Lois F. Deane. On August 31,1870 she was married to Pliny Fry. The funeral service will be marked by simplicity in accord with the life of the deceased. Rites will be held at 2:30 o’clock Monday afternoon from the Friends Church of Bloomington Township. Burial will be made in the Friends cemetery.
Name: RALPH THOMAS FRY
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, November 29, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, July 6, 1974, page 8
RALPH FRY----- GRANDVIEW---- Funeral services for Ralph Thomas Fry, 65, a life resident of Grandview, are pending at the Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home in Wapello. Mr. Fry died Friday at Muscatine General Hospital. He was born Aug. 11, 1908 in Muscatine county, the son of Thomas and Luella Atherton Fry, and he married Frances McGill Dec. 27, 1930. He was of Methodist faith. Surviving are his wife, three sons, Thomas of Hanau, Germany, Oral of Denver, Colo., and Kenneth of Muscatine; two daughters, Mrs. Vernon (Gwendolyn) Carter of Davenport, and Mrs. Clarence (Luella) Klick of Grandview; two brothers, Forrest of Wapello and Earl of Muscatine; three sisters, Mrs. Anna Mae Houtz of Wapello, Mrs. Esther Killey of San Antonia, Tex., and Mrs. Ruby Cross of Middletown; 27 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters.
Name: RICHARD LEROY FRY
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, November 29, 2004
Source of Obituary: Newspaper unknown, January, 1992
Richard Fry----- ROBY, Mo. -- Richard Leroy Fry, 55, formerly of the Durant/Wilton area where he lived for 25 years, died Jan. 27, 1992 at his home in Roby. He was born April 17, 1936, in Muscatine, a son of Roy and Dorothy Stanbro Fry. He married Sandra Marsh on March 8, 1954 in Muscatine. The couple lived in the Wilton area where they operated a dairy farm. He served on the extension council and other agriculture related positions. They moved to Missouri in 1985 and to the Roby area near their daughter last year after selling their dairy farm, in the Number One community. He was leader of the Sugar Creek Challengers 4-H Club for many years and was very active in the Ayrshire dairy cattle breed association. The body was cremated. No services are planned. Arrangements were under the direction of Evans Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Roby Christian Church, Roby, Mo., of which he was a member. Survivors include his wife, Sandra, of Roby, Mo.; three sons Timothy of Hartville, James of Lampe, and Daniel of Fort Riley, Kan.; three daughters Jeri Lynn Schenkel of Wilton; Brenda Brawley of Lynchburg, and Kimberly Murry of Roby; his mother, Dorothy Stanbro of Muscatine; three brothers, Donald of Rochester, Minn., Eugene of Dallas, Texas, and Louis of Muscatine, and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father and one brother Haully.
Name: ROY W. FRY
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, November 29, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, January 16, 1985
Roy Fry----- Roy W. Fry, 74, 2007 1st. Ave., died Tuesday at the Iowa Veteran's Home in Marshalltown where he had been a resident. Services will be Saturday at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home. The Rev. David Hotelling will officiate. Burial, with military rites, will be in the Letts Cemetery. Mr. fry was born Oct. 13, 1910, in Louisa County, Iowa, a son of Frank and Emma Westbrook Fry. He had lived here for most of his life. He married Dorothy Stanbro, Aug. 26, 1933, at Muscatine. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He had been employed at Muscatine General Hospital as a maintenance man. He is survived by his wife; four sons, Richard Fry, Wilton; Donald Fry, of Rochester, Minn.; Lyle Eugene Fry, Houston, Texas; and Louie Fry, Muscatine; five brothers, Arthur Fry, St. Petersburg, Fla.; Marvin Fry, Enid Okla.; Alton Fry, Wichita, Kan.; Keith Fry and Scott Fry, both of Muscatine; four sisters Mrs. Ward Lee, Mrs. Robert McElroy, and Mrs. Steve Danko all of Muscatine; and Mrs. Leo Friedli, Wilton; 17 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Three brothers and one son preceded him in death.
Name: THOMAS RALPH FRY
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, November 29, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, April 1, 1957
Thomas R. Fry, Of Wapello, Dies -------------- Wapello -- Thomas Ralph Fry, 75, died at 12:05 a.m. Sunday at his home in Wapello. Mr. Fry was born Dec. 3, 1880, at Shenandoah, Ia. He married Luella Atherton Jan. 1, 1901 at Muscatine. Surviving are his wife; three sons, Forrest and Ralph of Wapello and Earl Fry of Muscatine; three daughters Mrs. Anna Mae Houtz of Wapello, Mrs. Esther Killey, Ludwigsburg, Germany, and Mrs. Ruby Cross, Middleton, Ia., two sisters, Mrs. Pearl Chapman, Cranston, and Mrs. Mae Viner, Muscatine; 30 grandchildren, and 17 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Fern and Lucille, two brothers, and three sisters. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at the Dudgeon funeral home with the Rev. Floyd Shepherd officiating. Burial will be in the Cranston cemetery.
Name: R. WAYNE FRY
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, November 29, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, March 18, 2004
R. Wayne Fry----- MUSCATINE, Iowa -- R. Wayne Fry, 88, Muscatine, died Tuesday, March 16, 2004, at his home. Graveside services will be held at Greenwood Cemetery at a later date. The Rev. Michael Spangler will officiate. The Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Mr. Fry was born March 10, 1916, in Muscatine County, the son of Rolla C. and Opal Wells Fry. He married Dorothy M. Heerd Jan. 9, 1942, in Kahoka, Mo. He was a life-long resident of the Muscatine area and was very community-minded and donated many hours to helping others. He had owned Fry Electric Company for 42 years prior to retirement in 1982. He was a member of the B.P.O.E. Elks, Muscatine Presbyterian Church and a former member of the Chamber of Commerce. He was a caring husband and father and especially loved being with his family. His granddaughter, Jennifer, was a special joy to him. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Edward W. Fry and wife, Judy and Dennis R. Fry and wife, Peg, all of Muscatine; a granddaughter, Jennifer B. Fry Meyer and husband, Rob, of Fort Wayne, Ind.; two great-grandchildren, Isabell and Ressa Meyer; and three nephews, Joe Fry, Wesley Fry and Vernon Schaeffer. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Howard Fry; and two sisters, Rilla Preston and Josephine Van Dyke.
Name: ARTHUR M. FRYE
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Sunday, November 21, 2004 7:13 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, October 20, 1980, page 5
ARTHUR FRYE---- Arthur M. Frye, 84, Bettendorf a former resident of Muscatine, died Friday evening at the Bettendorf Health Care Center following an extended illness. Services were held today at St. Mathias Church with Rev. Edward O'Melia officiating. Mrs. Vada Timm was the organist. Graveside services were held today at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Oelwein. Arrangements were under the direction of the Riley Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Tom Summitt, Don Bekker, Bill Aihen and Ray Novak. Born Sept. 13, 1896 in Decorah, he was the son of William and Marie Olson Frye. He had resided in Muscatine for six years before moving to Bettendorf a few months ago. His marriage to Marie C. Beer took place Sept. 26, 1919 in Decorah. He was a member of St. Mathias Church. He was a veteran of World War I and was a life member of the American Legion. Mr. Frye was a sheet metal worker by trade. Survivors include one son, Howard E. of Muscatine, one grandson, two great-grandchildren, and one brother Clem of Decorah. He was preceded in death by his wife, one son, one daughter and three brothers. Submitter's Note: I'm no relation.
Name: CLARENCE E. FRYE
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, November 29, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, November 26, 1994, page 5
Clarence E. Frye, 79, of 187 Sherman St., died Thursday, Nov. 24, 1994, at Community Care of Muscatine. Mr. Frye was born Dec. 17, 1914 in Muscatine, a son of George and Etta Craddock Frye. He worked at H. J. Heinz until his retirement. Survivors include a son, Don Frye of Muscatine; a daughter, Mrs. Danny (Connie) Cox of Letts; eight grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and seven sisters.
Name: ETHEL MAE FRYE
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, November 29, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, November, 1992
Ethel Mae Frye, 73, 714 E. Seventh St., died Thursday morning, Nov. 19, 1992, at Muscatine General Hospital. Services will be Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home. The Rev. Robert Hays of the Bloomington-Muscatine Friends Church will Officiate. Florence Hetzler will be organist. Pallbearers will be Keith Weggen, Shawn Frye, Carl Norris, Steve Frye, Jerry Riecke, Bill Fry, Gary Lee and Dick Schumacher. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Frye was born Oct. 2, 1919, at Brighton, Iowa, a daughter of Arthur F. Stropes and Beulah M. (Hoover) Stropes Foley. She had lived here for most of her life. She married Keith E. Frye on Aug. 30, 1947, in Iowa City. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband, three sons, Michael D. Frye of Atlanta Ga., Steven J. Frye of Muscatine, and Richard Yeater of St. Petersburg Fla., two daughters Judith Lowman of Sandy Valley Nev., and Shirley M. Weggen of Muscatine; 11 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, one brother, James Foley of West Virginia; and two sisters, Shirley Norris of Davenport and Rosie Williams of Mount Carroll Ill. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and one sister.
Name: MRS. ETTA MARY FRYE
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Saturday, September 27, 2003 9:59 AM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, August 12, 1968, page 12
Mrs. Etta Mary Frye---- Mrs. Etta Mary Frye, 87, died at 3:15 p.m. Sunday, at Muscatine General hospital, following an extended illness. She formerly lived at 10291/2 Hershey Ave. She was born October 26, 1880, in Louisa County, and had resided here since 1903. On December 28, 1898, she married George Morris Frye. Mrs. Frye was a member of the First Christian church. Survivors include two sons, two sons, Clarence E. and Melvin R., both of Muscatine; four daughters, Mrs. Willis (Lillian) Otto, Bettendorf, Mrs. Albert (Geraldine) McCleary, Mrs. Raymond H. (Pauline) Irwin, and Mrs. Isaac (Iris) Lee, all of Muscatine; 24 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren. Her parents, husband, three daughters, one sister, and one brother preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at the George M. Wittich Funeral Home with Rev. Melvin Walton officiating. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery.
Name: FRANCES PEARL FRYE
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Sunday, February 10, 2002 7:58 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, September 20, 1990
Frances Frye--- Frances Pearl Frye, 69, of 1912 Pinefield St., died Wednesday at St. Luke's hospital in Davenport. Services will be Saturday, Sept. 22, 1990, at the Geo. M. Wittich Lewis Funeral Home. The Rev. Paul Eilliamson of the Wesley United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be at the Letts Cemetery at Letts, Iowa. The former Frances Burroughs was born Aug. 25, 1921, at Tipton, Iowa, a daughter of Charles and Anna Elizabeth Burroughs. She was a life resident here. On May 15, 1940, she was united in marriage to W. Scotty Frye at Kahoka, MO. He died May 2, 1988. She was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church. She had been a lunch room superintendent at McKinley Elementary School in Muscatine. Survivors include 3 sons, Steven Frye, of Muscatine; Terry Frye, of Camanche, Iowa; and Scott Frye, of Tempe, Ariz; nine grandchildren; four step-great grandchildren; two brothers Charles Burroughs of Muscatine; and John Burroughs of Columbus Junction; and three sisters, Mrs. Lawain (Dixie) Goodwin of Muscatine; Mrs. Robert (Saddie) Dietz of Davenport; and Mrs. Dean (Loretta) Williams of Oklahoma. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers.
Name: MRS. FRED FRYE
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Wednesday, October 27, 2004 5:03 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, August 13, 1931, page 5
Mrs. Frye Funeral to Be Saturday Letts -- Funeral services for Mrs. Fred Frye, who die suddenly Wednesday morning, following a stroke of apoplexy, will be held at the Methodist church Saturday afternoon conducted by the Rev. C. O. Rogers. Born Ethel Laura Crull in Letts Oct. 2, 1884, she was the daughter of Henry V. and Elizabeth Martha Crull. She was married Aug. 28, 1901, to Fred W. Frye, who survives, together with seven children, Floyd L. of Chicago, Harold C. of Minneapolis, Helen L. of Davenport, Sherwood, of Providence, R. I,; Mrs. Bernice Bagwell and Marguerite and Alden; one grandson, a brother, Harry V. Crull, of Okmulgee, Okla., and a cousin, Mrs. Ruby Magner. She was a member of the Methodist church, the Ladies Aid society and the Philathea society.--------"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, August 17, 1931, page 2------ Many Attend Rites for Mrs. Fred Frye Letts --A large crowd of relatives and friends attended funeral services for Mrs. Fred Frye Saturday at the Letts Methodist church. The Rev. O. B. Rogers, of Cantril, had charge of the services, reading the obituary and the thirty first chapter of Proverbs. The text of the sermon was Revelation 14, verse 13. L. E. Parsons sang, "In the Garden" and "No Night There," accompanied by Mrs. H. W. Munster. The Rev. Rogers sang, "Sunrise Tomorrow," accompanied by Mrs. O. B. Rogers. The pallbearers were; Guy Hafner, Lester Hafner, Chris Tomfeld, Earnest Tomfeld, Harry Gipple, and Wilmot Hendrix. Mrs. M. C. Ross, Mrs. H. G. Hartman, Mrs. Wilmot Hendrix, and Mrs. Ulric Lintner had charge of the flowers. People from a distance who attended the funeral were; Floyd Frye, of Chicago, Mrs. Helen Frye, of Davenport, Sherwood Frye, of Providence, R. I,; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Crull of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Crull and three children of Okmulgee, Okla., Mr. and Mrs. Everett Frye and son of Peoria, Mr. and Mrs. McKibben of Cedar Rapids, Mr. and Mrs. George Ryan of Beman, the Rev. and Mrs. O. B. Rogers, of Cantril, Mrs. Will Frye and daughter of Davenport, Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Crull of Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Horace McCormac, of Cedar Rapids, Mr. and Mrs. L. l. Coder, Muscatine, Mr. and Mrs. Allie Verink, Muscatine, Mr. and Mrs. Ruby Wagner, Columbus Junction.
Name: GEORGE MORRIS FRYE
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Friday, September 26, 2003 5:06 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, May 9, 1951, page 8
George M. Frye Aged 73 Years, Goes In Death ------------ George Morris Frye, 73, of 1069 1/2 Hershey avenue, died at 5:50 a. m. today at Bellevue hospital following a week's illness. The son of Edward and Alice Wilson Frye, he was born in Louisa county on Dec. 22, 1877, and had been a resident of Muscatine for 43 years. He married the former Etta M. Craddock on Dec. 28, 1898, in Muscatine. Mr. Frye was a carpenter by trade and was of Methodist faith. Surviving are his wife; two sons, two sons, Clarence E. Frye of Muscatine, and Melvin R. Frye of Watertown, Wis.; five daughters, Mrs. Walter Koever, Mrs. Albert McCleary and Mrs. Isaac W. Lee, all of Muscatine, Mrs. Willis Otto of Davenport and Mrs. Raymond H. Irwin of Wilton; two sisters, Mrs. Clarence Eis of Wenatchee, Wash., and Cora Bridges of Oakland, Calif., 22 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two daughters, two brothers and two sisters. The body is at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home where services will be held Saturday in charge of the Rev. Neil Parmer, pastor of the Mulford Congregational church. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery.----Additional Information by Submitter---1920 Muscatine, Muscatine County, Iowa;-- George M. Frye 42 born IA, father born Ireland;-- Etta M. wife 38 born IA;-- Esther daughter 17 born IA;-- Berniece daughter 14 born IA;-- Lillian daughter 8 born IA;-- Clarence son 5 born IA;-- Geraldine daughter 10 months born IA;-- Pauline daughter 10 months born IA----- 1930 Muscatine, Muscatine County, Iowa;-- George Frye 51 born IA, age 21 at first marriage;-- Etta wife 48 born IA, age 18 at first marriage;-- Lillian daughter 18 born IA;-- Clarence son 15 born IA;-- Geraldine daughter 11 born IA;-- Pauline daughter 11 born IA;-- Melvin son 8 born IA;-- Iris daughter 5 born IA.
Name: KEITH E. FRYE
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, November 29, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, December 22, 1993, page 5A
Keith Frye----- Keith E. Frye, 78, of 714 E. Seventh St., died Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 21, 1993, at Parkview Manor at Wellman. Graveside services will be Thursday at Greenwood Cemetery, Soldier's Plot, officiated by Darryl Miller of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Military rites will be conducted by the American Legion, VFW and World War I Barracks. Pallbearers will be Keith Weggen, Carl Norris, Charlie Fry, Shawn Frye, Steve Frye, and Gary Lee. Honorary pallbearers will be Dick Schumacher and Jerry Riecke. Mr. Frye was born Feb. 27, 1915, at Letts a son of Frank G. and Emma L. Westbrook Frye. He was a life resident of the area. On Aug. 30, 1947, he married Ethel Mae Stropes in Iowa City. He was a Army veteran of World War II and a member of the VFW. He had retired from employment at the H. J. Heinz Company. Survivors include three sons, Richard Yeater of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Michael D. Frye and Steven J. Frye, both of Muscatine; two daughters Judith Lowman of Sandy Valley Nev., and Shirley M. Weggen of Muscatine; 11 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Henry Arthur Frye of Stillwater, Minn., James Marvin Frye of Enid, Okla., and Merle Alton Frye of Wichita, Kan.; and three sisters, Mildred Fridley, Dorothy McElroy and Hazel Danko all of Muscatine. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife in November of 1992, five brothers Glenn, Jack, Roy, Robert, and Scott; and one sister, Mabel Lee.
Name: KEITH GEORGE FRYE
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Wednesday, October 13, 2004 4:49 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, September 7, 1954, page 10
Keith Frye, 14, Fatally Injured At Rochester --------- Keith George Frye, 14, son of Keith Frye of Muscatine, who had been making his home with his mother, Mrs. Betty Hoffman at Rochester, Minn., was fatally injured at 7:15 p.m. Sunday at Rochester when the bicycle he was riding with another youth was struck by an automobile. The body is being returned to Muscatine and will arrive early Wednesday morning at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home. Services are planned Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Memorial Park cemetery. Keith George Frye was born June 23, 1940, at Muscatine. He had been making his home with his mother at Rochester the past year. Surviving are his father and mother, one brother Kenneth Everett Frye, a step-brother, Richard Yeater, a step-sister Judith Yeater of Muscatine.
Name: LOIS FRYE
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, November 29, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, April, 1985
Lois Frye, 62, 907 Leroy St., died Thursday at her home. Services will be Monday at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home. The Rev. Don Campbell will officiate. Pallbearers are Dick Watson, Mickey Byrne, William Laughlin, Michael Shay, Keith Frye, Clyde Moench, Jerry Peterson and Larry Moench. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Frye was born June 17, 1923, at Minneapolis, a daughter of Albert and Carolyn Baldwin Wookey. She had resided here most of her life. She first married Elmer Millage in 1940 in Muscatine. In 1960 she married Robert Frye in Muscatine. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW. She retired June 17 from Thatcher Company. She is survived by eight sons, Fred Millage, Davenport; Jerry Millage, David Millage, and Elmer Millage Jr., all of Muscatine; Robert Millage, California; William Millage, Muscatine; Rickey Millage and Daniel Millage with the Navy, both of California; two daughters, Mrs. Wayne (Linda) Shockey, Muscatine; and Mrs. Ken (Donna) Hawkins, New Boston, IL; her mother, Carolyn Toyne, Muscatine, three brothers, Lewis Wookey, Fred Wookey and Erwin Wookey, all of Muscatine; three sisters, Mrs. Kenneth (Alberta) Wiley and Betty Whitmer, both of Muscatine; and Mrs. Gary (Donna) DeWitt, Sparta, Wis; and 12 grandchildren. Her father, both husbands and one daughter preceded her in death.
Name: LOUIS ALEXANDER FRYE
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:36 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, July 11, 1932, front page
Death Claims L. A. Frye, 48 --------- Ailments Fatal to Muscatine Resident; Funeral Plans Not Made ----------- Louis Alexander Frye, 48, of 612 Woodlawn avenue, died at Hershey hospital at 11 a.m. today after an illness with a complication of ailments. He was born Nov. 4, 1883, and married Reta Mae Knox, Jan. 11, 1923. He was the son of Silas and Margaret Frye. Surviving are the following brothers and sisters; Mrs. J. P. Meeker, Mrs. William Riemcke, Muscatine; Albert Frye, Nichols; Thomas Frye, Wapello; Mrs. George Chatman, Atalissa. Mr. Frye had been a carpenter here since 1924. Funeral arrangements have not been made.---- Note from June Welsch----the last name Chatman should be Chapman, the name Silas should be Cyrus and the last name can be spelt Fry or Frye.
Name: ROBERT GEORGE FRYE
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, November 29, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, February 22, ????, page 2
Man found by car Autopsy awaited on death------ An autopsy report is being awaited by authorities here to determine the cause of death of Robert George Frye, 64, Muscatine, who was found dead Saturday night near his car about six miles northwest of Muscatine near the Cedar River. Final rites for Mr. Frye, who made his home at 907 Leroy St., will be held Tuesday at the Fairbanks Home for Funerals. George Six, rector of the Trinity Episcopal church will officiate. Burial will be in the Soldier's Plot at Greenwood cemetery. Richard Oppelt, Muscatine county sheriff, said Mr. Frye's car stalled in eight to 10 inches of water about 1:30 p.m. Saturday on a lane leading to cottages in the area of the Salisbury Bridge. Mr. Frye's wife Lois and Donna, were reported to have been with him when the vehicle stalled but they left the car. The sheriff said Mr. Frye refused to accompany them and later refused to leave at the request of other relatives who went to the scene. Sheriff Oppelt said that when friends went to the scene about 8:30 p.m. they found the body of Mr. Frye, who apparently had been drinking beer which was in the car. Water rising from the river during the day necessitated the use of a boat to remove the body which was brought to Muscatine by the Riley ambulance. Authorities said they felt the death was due to a heart attack, but the autopsy was ordered to determine the exact cause. A son of Frank and Emma L. Westbrook Frye, he was born Dec. 1, 1916 at Letts. His marriage to Lois Wookey Millage took place Dec. 10, 1960, at New London, Mo., Mr. Frye was a steel construction worker, was a member of the VFW. Surviving are his wife Lois; two daughters, Donna M. Frye and Linda Shockey, both of Muscatine; eight stepsons, Frederick Millage Davenport, and Jerry, David, Elmer, Robert, William, Rickey and Danny all of Muscatine; eight brothers Glen of Burlington, Jack of Letts, Alton of Wichita, Kan., Scott, Ray and Keith all of Muscatine, Arthur of Minneapolis and Marvin of Enid, Okla.; four sisters; Mrs. Leo Fredlien, Wilton, Mrs. Steve Danko, Oak Lawn, Ill., and Mrs. Ward Lee and Mrs. Robert McElroy. both of Muscatine; and four step grandchildren. His parents preceded in death.
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