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Name: CLARICE M. GABBERT
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 26, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in ink; 4-20-68)
Mrs. Glenn W. (Clarice M.) GABBERT, 62, of 537-1/2 Mulberry Ave., died today at Muscatine General hospital. Mrs. GABBERT had been a resident of Muscatine since 1935, and formerly lived at Lisbon, Ia. She was born March 23, 1906, at Morley, Ia., the daughter of Schuyler and Hattie VOORHIES-IRELAND. She was married July 3, 1935, at Cedar Rapids, to Glenn W. GABBERT.--- She is survived by her husband, Glenn W. GABBERT; two brothers, Howard L. IRELAND and Delmar D. IRELAND, both of Madison, Wisc.; one sister, Mrs. Wilson J. (Mable) FRANCIS of Cedar Rapids, and a number of nieces and nephews.--- She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, and two sisters. Services will be at the George M. Wittich funeral home on Tuesday.---------------- (written in ink; 4-23-68)----------Funeral services for Mrs. Clarice M. GABBERT were held Tuesday at the George M. Wittich funeral home. Rev. J. Paul Stevens was in charge of the services. Flower attendants were Mrs. Gene Lueders, Mrs. Wayne Johnson, Mrs. Steve Walters, Mrs. Donald Jones, Mrs. Melvin Fritz and Mrs. Ray Schladetzky. Pallbearers were Gene Lueders, Wayne Johnson, Steve Walters, Donald Jones, Melvin Fritz and Ray Schaldetzky. Burial was at Lisbon, Iowa.
Name: ELIZABETH GABRIEL
Submitted by: Jean Wistedt for someone else
Date Submitted: Wednesday, January 10, 2001 6:28 PM
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, May 3, 1880, page 4, far right column
On Thursday, April 23, the mother of Henry Gabriel, died in the 95th year of her age.
Name: HENRY GABRIEL
Submitted by: Jean Wistedt for someone else
Date Submitted: Wednesday, January 10, 2001 6:28 PM
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, May 3, 1880, page 4, far right column
DIED--- At his home two miles from Wilton, Sunday, May 2, 1880, of paralysis, after an illness of two years, Henry Gabriel, in the 53rd year of his age. Funeral Monday at 10 o'clock. A wife and two children (son and daughter) are left to mourn his loss.
Name: LEO EUGENE GAMBLE
Submitted by: A Volunteer Date submitted: Sept. 15, 2007
Source of Obituary: “THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday March 14, 1957
Rites were held Wednesday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home for Leo Eugene Gamble, 74 who’s death occurred Sunday at his home, on East Front street. Dr. James Webster, pastor of the First Baptist church, was in charge. Casket bearers were Ed Shield, Louis Salek, John Brown, Floyd Tenell, Edgar West and Robert Essex. Interment was at Memorial Park cemetery.
Name: MRS. PAULINE GARFIELD
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, Monday, Dec 22, 1975
Mrs. Pauline Garfield---- Funeral services for Mrs. Pauline Garfield, 80, will be held Tuesday at the Fairbanks-Lamb Chapel. Mrs. Garfield died Sunday at Muscatine General Hospital. Officiating will be Canton Abraham Ezring. Burial will be in the B’Nai Moses Cemetery. Pauline Garfield was born March 12, 1895 in Brooklyn, N.Y., the daughter of Sissmon and Minnie Wolfson Glass. She married William Garfield in Muscatine. She was member of the Eastern Star and Lady Elks. Survivors include one son, Robert of Utica, N.Y.; one brother, Dr. L.M. Glass of Los Angeles, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Golder and Gertrude Glass, both of Muscatine. She was precede in death by her husband and two brothers.
Name: ADELMER NORTH GARLOCK
Submitted by: Heidi Zlab
Date Submitted: Tuesday, October 26, 2004 7:18 PM
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, January 21, 1918, page 8
GARLOCK RITES AT MUSCATINE---- FORMER RESIDENT DIES AT GALENA, ILL., HOME Remains Brought to Muscatine This Evening---Funeral Services From Chapel Tomorrow----- Word was received in Muscatine this morning of the death of A.M. Garlock of Galena, Illinois, a former Muscatine resident, his death occurring at his home in Galena late Saturday night. The deceased was the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Garlock, pioneer residents of Muscatine, and he had made this city his home until about thirty years ago. Mr. Garlock was born in Muscatine May 5, 1855, and was raised to young manhood in this city. On May 5 1880, he was united un marriage with Ida McDonald, who preceded him in death five years ago. He is survived by two sons, Neil Garlock of Galena, and Guy Garlock of Chicago, IL., two grand children and two sisters, Mrs. R.W. Leverich of this city and Mrs. Hattie Fatrider of Clear Lake Iowa. The remains will be brought to Muscatine late this evening, funeral services to be conducted from the Greenwood Chapel tomorrow morning at 1 o'clock and interment made in the Greenwood cemetery. The Rev. U.S. Smith of the local First Methodist Episcopal church will be in charge of the obsequies, which the pall bearers will be Messrs. N.F. Eaton, Ed. Barnard, J. Asthalter, Charles Bridgeman, Theron Thompson and Cal. Eaton, all members of the first Hook and Ladder company of this city.----"MUSCATINE NEWS TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, January 22, 1918, page 1, col. 1-----FUNERAL OF A.N. GARLOCK IS HELD FROM THE CHAPEL------ Funeral services over the remains of A.N. Garlock, former prominent resident of this city who passed away Saturday night in Galena, Ill., and whose body was brought here last night, were held this morning at 10 o’clocck from the Greenwood chapel. Rev. U. S. Smith of the First M.E. church conducted the services. Interment was made in Greenwood Cemetery. The pallbearers were M.F. Eaton, Charles Bridgman, J. Asthalter, Cal Easton, Theron Thompson and Edward Barnard.------ Submitted by: Heidi Zlab
Date Submitted: March 31, 2007
Source of Obituary: "THE IOLA DAILY REGISTER", Iola, Kansas, February 7, 1918, pg. 1
A. M. GARLOCK, former resident of Iola died January 19 at Galena, Ill. after a short illness from a complication of diseases. The burial was made in Muscatine, Iowa in the cemetery by the side of his wife, who died in Iola over four years ago. The Garlocks resided at the corner of Third and Madison streets in Iola. A son, G. M. Garlock is well-known in this city also. Mr. Garlock was connected with The Prime Western Smelter Company and is now superintendent of the fuel and ore department in the general offices of the company in Chicago. A. M. Garlock was an active and highly esteemed member of the First M. E. Church during his residence in this city. He was intimately associated with Judge Oscar Foust's Sunday School class. After leaving Iola, he was engaged in the lumber business in Collinsville, Okla. He returned here for many visits. His many friends will be sorrowed by the sad news.
Name: CHARLES F. GARLOCK
Submitted by: Heidi Zlab
Date Submitted: Monday, September 27, 2004 8:24 PM
Source of Obituary: "THE DAVENPORT DEMOCRAT", Davenport, Iowa, December 26, 1894, front page
Every member of Co. B and a number of other people in this city, feels regret at the death of Chas. F. Garlock of Muscatine, which occurred there Sunday morning after an illness of long duration with consumption. He was born in Wilton 37 years ago. He was a lawyer of ability and promise, and was making rapid advancement in his profession. He was one of the charter members of the Muscatine Rifles, Co. C. The Muscatine News-Tribune sums up his military record thus: He was familiarly called Capt. Garlock, and as a member of the Iowa national guard he stood pre-eminent. His name is one of those borne upon the roll of charter members of the Muscatine Rifles, which organization was first known and sworn into the service of the state as Co.C of the 9th regiment. He at once exhibited a natural and remarkable aptitude for military duties. He was so proficient in drill, and won the prize medal offered to the best drilled man so frequently that he was finally barred as a competitor. He was a sergeant and drilled as left guide in the Mobile contest, and was soon after elected first lieutenant, in which capacity he led the company to victory in the memorable Jacksonville drill in 1886, beating the celebrated Bush Zouaves of St. Louis. The Muscatine rifles appreciated his services so highly that he was made the recipient of an elegant gold watch and chain, appropriately engraved. Capt. Fred Walker having removed from town, Mr. Garlock was unanimously elected to succeed him and held the position of captain of the Muscatine company continuously until his appointment as brigade inspector of rifle practice with the rank of major in 1893. As captain he commanded the Rifles at Washington D.C., in 1887, and at Kansas City in 1890, and fully maintained his reputation as drill master and tactician of the first rank. His abilities in this line were recognized by regular army officers and national guardsmen alike. With the advent of the new drill regulations prize drills gave way to rifle practice and Capt. Garlock at once became an enthusiast in the latter branch of a soldier’s education. He personally qualified as a sharpshooter under the United States rules, and had the satisfaction of seeing his command rank first among the companies of the state. Major Garlock while captain of the Muscatine Rifles was often offered promotion, but preferred to remain where he was, at the head of the noted company which owed so much to his untiring efforts. The funeral took place at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon.-------"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, December 24, 1894, page 4-----Death loves a shining mark. At half past two yesterday morning the spirit of Chas. F. Garlock was freed from its earthly tenement and was wafted to the great beyond. While the news of his death was not unexpected yet it falls with a shock upon the community in which he has so long been a prominent figure. He had been confined to the house ever since the election, but prior to that time he was out walking quite frequently, sometimes going to his place of business, but his friends knew it was ony a matter of time. All this sickness which extends back over a year, he has endured without a murmer. The deceased was born in Wilton and was in his 37th year. His parents moved to Muscatine and here he received his preliminary education, graduating from the high school. He then graduated from a Chicago law school. On returning home he associated himself with Judge Carskaddan for the practice of law and in that progession he ranked with the brightest and soundest. For some time he had been manager of the Van Nostrand Saddlery Co. In 1881 he was married to Miss Frances Gray, who survives him as does his father and mother, three sister, Mesdames Sacrider and Leverich, of this city and Mrs. Walters of Colorado and a brother A.W. Garlock, now living in Missouri. Captain Garlock, as he was called by his friends possessed a military record in the National Guard such as few men ever had. While not of high rank at any time he was noted far and wide as the best company commander known to guard. He enlisted in Co. C., in the old Ninth regiment, on June 18, 1878 and reenlisted in 1881. He went through the noncommission offices and was made first lieutenant of the company in May, 1886, and was elected captain in January, 1887. From the time he took command of the company it grew and all the people of Muscatine know the victories gained by it under his matchless command. In November of 93 he was appointed inspector of small arms practice of the First Brigade with the rank of Major. Soldierly in bearing and deportment, he won friends in military circles. Besides this he was the best shot in the Iowa national Guard. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock, from the family residence on West Fourth street. It will be conducted according to the rites of a military funeral, Company C. acting as escort. --------------------- NOTICE All members of Eagles Lodge No. 10, A.O.U.W., are requested to meet at their hall tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 o'clock for the purpose of attending in a body the funeral of our deceased brother C. F. Garlock.
Name: IDA AMELIA (MCDONALD) GARLOCK
Submitted by: Heidi Zlab
Date Submitted: March 31, 2007
Source of Obituary: "THE IOLA DAILY REGISTER", Iola, Kansas, February 17, 1913, pg. 1
DEATH OF MRS. GARLOCK Paralysis Fatal to Wife of Prime Western Bookkeeper Mrs. Ida Amelia Garlock aged 59 years, died at her home 116 South Third street this morning at 1 o'clock. Death was due to a paralytic stroke which she recently suffered. The funeral arrangements have not yet been made but will probably be held Wednesday morning and the body shipped to Muscatine, Ia, that afternoon. Mrs. Garlock was the wife of A. N. Garlock, who has been a bookkeeper for the Prime Western for a number of years. Her son Guy Garlock, resides in Collinsville.
Submitted by: Heidi Zlab
Date Submitted: Tuesday, October 26, 2004 7:20 PM
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, February 18, 1913, page 4
MRS. A.N. GARLOCK DIES IN IOLA, KAN.---- DAUGHTER OF MRS. J.F. MCDONALD OF MUSCATINE----- Former Resident of Muscatine, Having Been Born and Reared Here----Burial at Greenwood.---- Mrs. Hattie Frazier, of East Second Street, has returned to Muscatine from Iola, Kan., where she was called Saturday by the illness and death of her sister, Mrs. A.N. Garlock, the latter occurring early Monday morning, following a long illness with saryingeal paralysis. Mrs. J.F. McDonald, mother of Mrs. Garlock and Mrs. Frazier, had been with her daughter since last October, at which time her illness took a turn for the worse. Mrs. Garlock was formerly Miss Ida McDonald, of this city, having been born in Muscatine, May 5, 1861. She was educated in the public schools, was a graduate of the High School, and she had a host of friends here, who will receive the announcement of her death with sorrow. She had unusual musical talent and for thirteen years filled the position of organist at the Methodist church in this city. Her marriage to Mr. Garlock took place thirty-four years ago the coming May, the ceremony being performed on the birthday anniversary of herself and the groom. They left Muscatine for the south to make their home about twenty-six years ago. Besides her husband, mother and sister, Mrs. Garlock is survived by two sons, Guy garlock, of Iola, Kan., and Neil Garlock, of Galena, IL. The remains will arrive in the city early Thursday morning, and will be taken to the home of Mrs. Frazier, 1101 east Second street, where the services will be held, with Rev. A. H. Barker in charge, at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon. Interment will take place in Greenwood cemetery.
Name: JANE ANN GARLOCK
Submitted by: Heidi Zlab
Date Submitted: Wednesday, September 29, 2004 2:52 PM
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE DAILY NEWS TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, February 12, 1904, page 4, column 3
MRS. GARLOCK DIES---- Pneumonia Causes Death of Old Muscatine Resident---- HAD BEEN ILL A WEEK Mrs. Garlock Came to Muscatine in 1855, and Assisted in Fitting Out First Company That Left for War of the Rebellion Last evening at about 9 o’clock occurred the death of Mrs. Jane A. Garlock, widow of J.S. Garlock, at her home, 512 East Fifth Street, the cause being pneumonia, coupled with a complication of diseases. Mrs. Garlock was taken ill about a week ago, and in view of her advanced age was unable to withstand the ravages of the disease. Mrs. Garlock was an old resident of Muscatine, having lived here since 1855. At the outbreak of the civil war she was one of the first to respond to the request for assistance to the enlisted soldiers, and during the rebellion did a great deal to help them in various ways. She rendered memorable aid to the first company that left Muscatine in providing many things that would be of service to the men after they had reached the front. Mrs. Jane A. Garlock was born in Oswego County, New York, May 20, 1818, and with her husband removed from there to Wilton, this county. During the year 1855 she removed to Muscatine, where she has continued to make her residence, always commanding the respect and esteem of all with whom she was acquainted. She was a woman ever considerate of her friends and neighbors. Her kind deeds were many, and the good she accomplished and the affection which resulted, will live as a fitting memory and monument to the woman who has passed to her reward. Mrs. Garlock was the mother of Capt. Charles Garlock, who died several years ago, and who was quite prominent during his residence here. She leaves to mourn four children, who are: Mrs. R.W. Leverich, Muscatine; Mrs. Helen Facider, Lake City,(Ia); Mrs. John Walter, Ft. Collins, Col.,and A.M. Garlock, Muskogee, I.T. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the late residence, Rev. J.N. Elliot having charge of the services.------"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", February 12, 1904, page 4, column 2-----Mrs. Garlock Dies--- Passed Away at Her Home on East Fifth Street---- At her home on East Fifth Street, at 9 o’clock last evening, occurred the death of Mrs. J.S. Garlock, one of the most highly respected residents of this locality, death being due to pneumonia, with which she suffered for some time past. Mrs. Garlock was the widow of J.S. Garlock, who years ago was one of the city’s most prominent business men and who for years conducted a lumber business in this city. She is survived by a son and daughter, these being A.N. Garlock, who is engaged in the lumber business in Missouri, and Mrs. R.W. Leverich, of this city. Two children preceded the mother in death, these being a daughter who died in the east and the late C.A. Garlock, an attorney of this city and at one time captain of Company C. A proper obituary notice will appear later.-----"THE MUSCATINE DAILY NEWS TRIBUNE", February 14, 1904, front page column 5-----Funeral of Late Mrs. Jane A. Garlock Held Yesterday Services over the remains of the late Mrs. Jane A. Garlock were held yesterday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the late residence, 512 East Fifth Street, Rev. J.N. Elliot having charge oft the services. The pall-bearers were G.W. Porter, F.M. Witter, W. Cassidy, A. Tunison, W.W. Hartman and Benj. Beach
Name: JOHN S. GARLOCK
Submitted by: Heidi Zlab
Date Submitted: March 31, 2007
Source of Obituary: Unknown
DEATH OF J.S. GARLOCK - This morning at 2 O'clock, the venerable J. S. Garlock passed peacefully to rest at this home on East Fifth street. The deceased was taken with a very severe attack of illness about six years ago, and never fully recovered, although he was able to be up and about most of the time, up to five or six weeks ago. Mr. Garlock was bom in Montgomery County, NY, April 13 1814 and was consequently nearly 81 years old. In 1838, he was married to Miss'Jane Ann Broomfield, who survives him and is left to mourn. He came west in the spring of 1857, locating in Wilton, where he resided for two years engaging in the lumber business, and, in 1859, moved to this city to embark'upon the same business, which he followed until some seven or eight years ago when on account of his health, he retired and had lived a quiet life up to the time of his death. He was the father of seven children, five of whom with their aged mother survive him, they being Mrs. Sarah E. Spritine, of East Wooster NY, Mrs. R. W. Leverich, of this city, Mrs. George Sacrider of Lake City IA who has been at his bedside for some time past, and Mrs. J. H. Walters of Ft. Collins, Co, A. N. Garlock of Missouri. Two children preceded him in death, Mrs. John Hartman, and Capt. C. F. Garlock, who died only a few months ago. The deceased was a quiet, unassuming citizen, one who had the esteem and confidence of his fellow citizens. He was an ardent Republican and a strong prohibitionist. The funeral is appointed for Friday morning at 10 o'clock from the home
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE DAILY NEWS", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, April 14, 1895 pg 1
The final summons was answered by J. S. GARLOCK yesterday morning, when he tranquilly passed away at his home on East Fifth street, aged 80 years, 11 months and 20 days. The deceased had been in broken health for the past six years, but had been confined to his home only during the past five or six weeks. He was one of Muscatine's well known and highly esteemed citizens, and his departure leaves another vacancy in the ranks of our old settlers. Deceased was a native of Montgomery county, New York. In 1838 he was married to Jane Ann Brumfield, who survives him, and is left to mourn. He came west in the spring of 1857, locating in Wilton, where he resided for two years, engaging in the lumber business, and in 1859 moved to this city to embark upon the same business, which he followed until some seven or eight years ago, when on account of ill health he retired and lived a quiet life up to the time of his death. He was the father of seven children, five of whom with their aged mother survive him, they being Mrs. Sarah E. Scriptine, of East Worcester, N.Y.; Mrs. R. W. Leverich, of this city; Mrs. Geo. Sacrider, of Lake City, Iowa, who has been at his side for some time past, and Mrs. J. H. Walters, of Ft. Collins, Col. Two children preceded him in death, Mrs. John Hartman and Capt. C. F. Garlock, who died only a few months ago. The funeral is appointed to take place Friday morning at 10 o'clock from the residence.
Name: HENRY H. GARNES
Submitted by: Patricia Miller
Dated Submitted: April 12, 2010
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE DAILY JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday September 2, 1878, pg 4
DEATH OF HENRY H. GARNES - Saturday's Journal announced the serious illness of Henry H. Garnes, at his farm on the Iowa City road, three miles from this city. We regret to announce his death, which took place about three o'clock yesterday afternoon, from a disease which his physician, Dr. Robertson, pronounced sporadic cholera. --- He had been failing for several weeks, having been over-heated at work; and a curious circumstance in his case is stated, namely, that about three weeks ago, he was attacked by a swarm of bumble-bees, whose sting, instead of producing swellings, caused only black spots on his skin. This was evidence of something wrong with his blood. He was taken severely ill Friday night, and when medial aid was called next day the disease had taken too strong a hold to yield to treatment. --- Mr. Garnes was about 62 years of age. He was born in Dauphin county, Pa., but began life for himself in Harrisburg, where he carried on the business of shoemaking. In 1844 he removed to Iowa, locating near this place, where he has resided ever since, engaged in farming. He leaves a wife (who is a sister of John R. Nisly, Esq.) and four daughters and a son, all grown up. --- The deceased was a man of more than ordinary intelligence and public spirit. In the early history of the county he was one of the three Commissioners who had charge of its affairs, the duties of which he discharged acceptably and with credit to himself. He was a good neighbor and a warm-hearted friend. In his home, he was kind and indulgent, and in fact where best known was most appreciated. --- The funeral took place at 2 o'clock this afternoon, the remains being interred in the city cemetery.
Name: JOHN W. GARNES
Submitted by: Patricia Miller
Dated Submitted: April 19, 2010
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, February 26, 1901
OLD RESIDENT OF THE COUNTY PASSED AWAY THIS MORNING - John W. Garnes was born near Harrisburg, Penn., in Dauphin county, Aug. 4th, 1819, and died Feb. 22, 1901, having lived 81 years, six months and 18 days. --- He was left an orphan and thrown on his own resources at the early age of seven years. He learned the tailor trade and followed this for a business until on the account of failing health he was obliged to abandon it when he came west, coming to Iowa in 1854, and settled in this county. The first year he resided on a farm north of town but afterward moved to the island where he has since lived. May 11 1843, he was united in marriage to Sarah E. Shammo at Halifax, Penn. To this union three children were born. They were Sadie E., who died Feb. 14. 1881, Ella R., wife of C.B. Vail, and J.S. Garnes, who with his wife survive him; also six grand children: Howard, John, Maud, Edith and Sadie Garnes and Frank G. Holcomb. --- In early life he belonged to the Whig party, having cast his first ballot for William Henry Harrison for president, but he joined the republican party on its formation and has always since been one of its most ardent supporters; before coming west he united when quite young with the M.E. church in the town of Halifax, Pa., but later changed to the United Brethren church, of this city, of which he was a member when he died. --- Mr. Garnes was a kind and loving husband and father and his affection for his family and friends were deep and strong. Too much cannot be said for his unswerving fidelity to right; the courage with which he defended his convictions, and the integrity and uprightness of his character. No comprise with wrong but a strict adherence to the rules of truth and justice were the characteristics by which he was best known and will be remembered. Intelligent above the average, industrious, truthful, deeply religious, following steadily in the path of right as he saw it, who can place a limit on the good of such a life and who shall say it has been lived in vain? --- The funeral will be from the residence at 2 p.m., Feb. 24th, conducted by Rev. L. B. Hix.
Name: JOHN W. GARNES
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: Tuesday, March 27, 2001
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, February 13, 1970, page 14
JOHN W. GARNES----John W. Garnes, 86, died today at his home, 2611 N. Elsie St., Davenport. Services will be Monday at the Fairbanks Home for Funerals. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery. A son of John S. and Alice Shepard Garnes, he was born Dec. 7, 1883, in Muscatine. He married Ola Summers Feb 3, 1909, in Muscatine. Mr. Garnes was a retired farmer and was of Methodist faith. Surviving are one son; John S. Garnes, Davenport; one daughter, Mrs. James (Alice) Smalley, Grandview; one sister, Mrs. Sarah Henderson, Muscatine; eight grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. Among those preceding him in death were his parents, two sisters, one brother and one son.
Name: ELLEN GARRISON
Submitted by: Ed Hintermeister
Date Submitted: Sunday, January 7, 2007
Source of Obituary: “Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa Monday, Jan. 21, 1985, page 2A
Services for ELLEN EMILENE GARRISON, 72, were Friday at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home. Captain Paul Thompson officiated. Mrs. Florence Hetzler was organist. Mrs. Alma Thompson was vocalist. Pallbearers were Joe West, Ben West, Edgar Stroughmatt, Harry Luttrull, Bill Phillips and Steve Phillips. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Garrison died Wednesday at her home at 510 Locust St.----Submitters’ Note: 1913 - 16 January 1985
Name: DOROTHY GARRETT
Submitted by: Rachelle Curtis
Date Submitted: May 16, 2000 8:51 PM
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, IA., November 13, 1976
Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy Garrett, 69, 610 Spruce, held Monday at the Fairbanks-Lamb Chapel. Dr. Cliffford B. Lott of Wesley United Methodist church will officiate. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Garrett died Thursday evening at Muscatine General hospital after a brief illness. She was born Oct. 9, 1907, at Eliza, Ill., the daughter of Ezza and Sena (Minor) Fuller. The former Dorothy Fuller was married Oct. 3, 1924, to James B. Garrett. She was of the Methodist faith, and was a member of the Women of the Moose. Mrs. Garrett is survived by two sons, Wayne A. Garrett and Floyd B. Garrett, both of Muscatine; one daughter, Mrs. John (Sophia) Lenoch, of Iowa City; one sister, Mrs. Ida Ferguson of Muscatine; 16 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1957, her parents, one brother and four sisters. ------Surnames: Garrett, Fuller, Ferguson.
Name: FLOYD GARRISON, JR.
Submitted by: Denise and Norma
Date Submitted: Monday, November 8, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL," Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, April 13, 1987, page 4A
FLOYD GARRISON,JR--------Floyd C. " Muggs " Garrison Jr., 50, Route 5, died Sunday morning at Mercy Hospital, Davenport. Services are Tuesday at the George M. Wittich Lewis Funeral Home. The Rev. Floyd Benda of the Kilpeck Friends Church will officiate. Organist is Pat Dilts. Pallbearers are David Behrens, Bill Carter, Ellis Phillips, Jim Mathis, Lloyd Logel and Everett Clester. Honorary pallbearers are Ed Hand, Nelson Ball, Tom Harper, and George Terrill. Visitation is today at the funeral home where a memorial has been established. Mr. Garrison was born Nov. 12, 1936 at Muscatine, a son of Floyd C. and Leona V. McKillip Garrison. He was a life resident here. On June 8, 1957, he married Joyce Reed in Muscatine. He had retired from HON Industries. Survivors include his wife, two sons, Danny Garrison, Columbus Junction : and Mike Garrison, Muscatine.; one daughter, Karla Garrison, Muscatine, four grandchildren; two brothers; Donald Garrison, Buckeye, Ariz.; Jimmie Garrison, Muscatine; four sisters, Mrs. Paul ( Charlotte ) Hurlbut, Montpelier; Mrs. Jesse ( Darlene ) Coulter, Charlotte, N. C.; Mrs. Loren ( Dixie ) Shuck, Columbus Junction and Betty Mae Cozad, Illinois City. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son.
Name: MRS. ANNA GARVIN
Submitted by: Elizabeth Harper Casillas
Date Submitted: Saturday, February 17, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, April 14, 1972
MRS. JAMES (ANNA) GARVIN, 79, 610 E. 8th St., died today at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Vernon Luedtke, from a heart attack. Funeral services will be held Thursday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral home. Rev. Donald E. Wooge will officiate and burial will be in Memorial park. Born July 25, 1892, in Muscatine County, she was the daughter of Sylvanus and Margaret Lawler VanZandt, and was a life resident of the area. She married James Garvin Dec. 19, 1912 at LeRoy, Minn. Mrs. Garvin was a member of the Spangler Chapel United Methodist church. Survivors include her husband; four sons, Edwin, Moline; Glenn, Muscatine; Merle, Memphis, Tenn.; Raymond, Muscatine; five daughters, Mrs. Vernon Luedtke, West Liberty; Mrs. William Shea and Mrs. Edmund Rinnert, Muscatine; Mrs. Shirley Campbell, Nichols; and Mrs. Phyllis Behrens. Also, a sister, Mrs. William King, Muscatine; 28 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, three sisters and six brothers.
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, April 17, 1972
Rev. Donald Wooge officiated at funeral services for Mrs. James Garvin, 79, on Thursday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home. Pallbearers included Robert and Denny Garvin, Orville Luedtke, David Hopp, Mike Shea and Gerald Rinnert. Burial was in Memorial Park.
Name: CHARLES GARVIN
Submitted by: Elizabeth Harper Casillas
Date Submitted: February 17, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, March 14, 1945 - page 1
CHARLES GARVIN, 80, a resident of this community for 75 years, died Tuesday at Hershey hospital following an illness of two and a half months with a complication of ailments. His home was in Bloomington township, route 2. Mr. Garvin was born on Sept. 4, 1864, at Liberty, Ind., the son of Patrick and Esther Powell Garvin. His marriage to Miss Emma Schmitt occurred in Muscatine on Jan. 10, 1894. Mr. Garvin was a member of St. Mathias church and was a retired farmer. Surviving are three sons, Ellsworth Garvin, with the U. S. military forces at Camp Crowder, Mo., Ray and Harold Garvin, both of Muscatine; two daughters, Mrs. John Lindle, Muscatine; and Mrs. Gilbert Jacobs, Inglewood, Calif.; one niece, Mrs. George Schmitt, Moscow township; 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Proceding him in death were his wife, one daughter, two sons, six brothers and three sisters. The body is at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral home where it will remain for services to be conducted Friday by the Rt. Rev. Msgr. W. L. Hannon. Interment will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
Name: CHARLES N. GARVIN
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 26, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; Nov 6, 1956)
Requiem High Mass was held today at St. Mary’s church for Charles N. GARVIN, 66, who died Saturday of injuries suffered when struck by a car. The Rev. Donald Waldschmidt, assistant pastor of St. Mary’s church, was celebrant of the Mass. Acolytes were Robert Fiedler, Ronald Schaapveld, Robert Wieskamp and Rodger Fletcher. Casket bearers included John Hetzler, Clarence and Norton Lake, Woodrow Fletcher, Hubert Bean and Peter Flinn. Burial was at Greenwood cemetery.
Name: GLENN F. GARVIN
Submitted by: Elizabeth Harper Casillas
Date Submitted: Saturday, February 17, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, February 6, 1986 pg 2a
GLENN F. GARVIN, 66, 1531 Magnolia Avenue, died Tuesday evening at his home. Services are Saturday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home with Rev. Allen Nelson of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Davenport. Pallbearers are Mark Hoover, Dean Bickford, Orville Luedtke, Wayne Behrens, Gregory Garvin, Robert Phillips and John Hayes. Homorary pallbearers are Ray Wichers, Ed Cartstens, Gott-fried Laser, John Laser and Robert Laser. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Garvin was born Jan. 17, 1920 in Howard County, a son of James and Anna Van Zandt Garvin. He was a life resident here. He married June Hansen July 4, 1948 in Muscatine. He was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Davenport, The Moose Lodge No. 388, AF & AM No 641 Triune Lodge. He had been self employed with D-X and Amoco Oil, retiring in 1982. Survivors include three brothers, Edwin Garvin, Moline, Raymond Garvin, Muscatine, and Merle Garvin, Memphis; five sisters, Mrs. Gilbert (Phyllis) Behrens, Tipton; Mrs. William (Anna) Shea, Mrs. Vernon (Lilian) Luedtke, Mrs. Edmund (Patty) Rinnert and Mrs. Don (Shirley) Campbell, all of Muscatine. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1985 and one brother.
Name: IVAN LEROY GARVIN
Submitted by: Elizabeth Harper Casillas
Date Submitted: Saturday, February 17, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, September 16, 1955
TWO HOSPITALIZED HERE AFTER FATAL ACCIDENT; GIRL CRITICAL, YOUTH IS IN SERIOUS CONDITION--- IVAN LEROY GARVIN, 25, of 907 East Eighth street, was fatally injured and two other persons seriously injured in a motor accident early today on highway No. 92, approximately one-half west of the junction with highway No. 192 east of Illinois city. The injured are: Billy L. Britcher, 19, of 717 West Fifth street, Davenport; and Miss Lula Wiley, 18, who lives at Manjoine apartments, Third and Walnut streets. She had formerly lived at Morning Sun. Miss Wiley is an employe of the Automatic Button Co.---- Both of the injured are at Muscatine County hospital, where it was reported that Miss Wiley suffered fractured ribs, fractured left clavicle and scapula, severe scalp lacerations and possible skull fracture. Her condition was reported critical. Britcher, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Loren Britcher, was reported to have suffered severe nose lacerations and first and second degree burns on the back and under the arms. His condition was reported serious. He was reported to have been stationed at Scott Air Force Base near East St. Louis, Ill., and to have had a 72 hour pass, issued late Thursday.---- Other than the two survivors, there was apparently no witnesses to the accident, according to Illinois State police, who were summoned. Only the one car was involved they said. They had not determined who was driving.---- Ambulance attendants said that Britcher was found in the car, which had overturned and was badly damaged. The others had apparently been thrown from the car and were found some distance from it. Leslie Banning, Rock Island county coroner and Dr. I. H. Odell, Muscatine county coroner, said that no inquest would be conducted.---- Garvin's body was taken to the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home, where services will be conducted Monday by the Rev. Lester Moore of the Park Avenue Methodist church. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery. ----IVAN LEROY GARVIN Ivan LeRoy Garvin was born April 30, 1930, being a son of James A. and Anna VanZandt Garvin, and had been a lifelong resident of this community. He was a member of Grace Lutheran church and the Moose lodge. He was employed as a foreman at the Automatic Button Co. He married Patricia Berg, at Muscatine, Dec. 8, 1950. She survives, along with two children, David 2, and Lynn Marie, 4. Other survivors include the parents, Mr. and Mrs. James A. Garvin, Route 4; four brothers, Edwin Garvin, Moline; Merle Garvin, Memphis, Tenn.; Glenn Garvin and Raymond Garvin, both of Muscatine; and five sisters, Mrs. Lillian Luedtke, route 4, Muscatine; Mrs. Anna Shea of Muscatine; Mrs. Patricia Rinnert, Montpelier; Mrs. Shirley Campbell of Durant; and Mrs. Phyllis Behrens of Muscatine.
MUSCATINE JOURNAL - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1955
Services were conducted Monday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home for Ivan L. Garvin, 25, who was fatally injured in an automobile accident Friday morning. The Rev. Lester Moore, pastor of the North Methodist parish, officiated. Serving as flower attendants were Mrs. Donald Morgan, Mrs. Warren Wintermute and Mrs. Doris Frack. Casket bearers included Carl Theobald, Warren Poole, Donald Morgan, John Schwab, Paul Shoppa and Bob Curtis. Interment was at Greenwood cemetery.
Name: MRS. JUNE GARVIN
Submitted by: Elizabeth Harper Casillas
Date Submitted: Saturday, February 17, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, August 19, 1985, pg 2a
MRS. GLENN (JUNE) GARVIN, 63, 1531 Magnolia, died this morning at Muscatine General Hospital. Services will be Wednesday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home. The Rev. Allen Nelson of St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Davenport, will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Garvin was born June 2, 1922, at Muscatine, a daughter of Hans. O. and Amelia Oveson Hansen. She was a life resident here. She married Glenn Garvin, July 4, 1948, at Muscatine. She was a member of St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, and the Women of the Moose. She had formerly owned and operated the Manhatten Grill. Survivors include her husband; one brother, H. Henry Hansen, Muscatine; three sisters, Ann Cawiezell, Davenport; Mrs. Stuart Phillips, Port Washington, Wis., and Mrs. Paul Carter, Rock Island. Her parents and one brother preceded her in death.
Name: RAYMOND S. GARVIN
Submitted by: Elizabeth Harper Casillas
Date Submitted: Saturday, February 17, 2007
Source of Obituary: "QUAD CITY TIMES", Davenport, Iowa, Date Unkown
MUSCATINE, Iowa -RAYMOND S. GARVIN, 77, of 1733 Sweetland Road, died suddenly Monday, Dec. 16, 2002, at Unity Hospital. Services will be on Friday at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. Dr. Paul Ausherman of the First Christian Church will officiate. Pallbearers will be James Garvin, Jonathon Garvin, Matthew Garvin, Jason Lawrence, Connor Lawrence, Harry Luchman, Rex Brandstatter and Wayne Behrens. Honorary Bearers will be Gilbert Behrens, Edmond Rinnert, William Shea, Donovan Campbell, Albert Bermel and Don Hallowell. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Garvin was born on Nov. 20, 1925, in Cedar County, the son of James and Anna VanZandt Garvin. He married Vera G. Green on Sept. 1, 1946, in Muscatine, Iowa. He was a member of the First Christian Church, and served as Assistant Commissioner for the Soil and Water Conservation District. He was a businessman in Muscatine and Davenport and he owned and operated Ray Garvin and Associates, a commercial cleaning service. He loved to hunt and fish and was an avid conservationist. He enjoyed and lived for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Vera G. Garvin of Muscatine; two sons, Dennis R. Garvin and his wife, Lorana, of Rockford, Illinois, and Gregory J. Garvin and his wife, Sue Ann, of Walcott; one daughter, Judith M. Lawrence and her husband, John, of Muscatine; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; five sisters, Lillian Luedtke of Muscatine, Anna Shea of Muscatine, Patricia Rinnert of Muscatine, Shirley Campbell of Nichols, and Phyllis Behrens of Tipton. He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, Edwin, Glenn, Ivan and Merle Garvin.
Name: CHARLES GASAWAY
Submitted by: Carla Schade
Date Submitted: Friday, August 31, 2001 3:39 AM
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, August 24, 2001
Wapello, Iowa - Charles M. Gasaway, 88, of the Wapello Care Center, formerly of Muscatine, died Wednesday, August 22, 2001, at Unity Hospital. Services are Saturday at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home. The Rev. William Mosier will officiate. Pallbearers are Leonard Gasaway, Bob Ricketts, Terry Gasaway, Bill Gasaway, Chad Dietz, and Brandon Gasaway. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Gasaway was born March 24, 1913, the son of Samuel and Lulu Kirkpatrick Gasaway, in Boonville, IN. He married Helen E. Harris Nov. 10, 1932 in Rock Island, IL. He served in the US Navy as Fireman 1st Class serving in the North Pacific. He was a machine operator at Huttig's from 1955-1978. He was a member of the Riverbend Assembly Church in Illinois. Survivors include his wife, Helen, sons, Donald L. Gasaway, Charles Mervyn Gasaway (Jan), Larry G. Gasaway (Juanita), Louise Boucher (Vic), and Carla M. Schade (Terry); and a sister Violet Ricketts; 12 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, nine brothers, two sisters and two grandchildren.
Name: ISRAEL GASKILL
Submitted by: Denise and Norma for webpage
Dated Submitted: February 1, 2006
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, February 20, 1908
ELDERLY RESIDENT OF WEST lIBERTY DIES------Israel Gaskill Passes Away---Death Came After Long Illness------West Liberty, Ia., Feb.20---Israel Gaskill, of this place, died here this morning at 6:30 o'clock, after a long illness. He had been bedfast for the past three months. Mr. Gaskill was born in Alliance, O., July 11, 1832. He was married to Miss Elizabeth Millard on September 14, 1854. His wife preceded him in death, dying on May 10, 1903. Mr. Gaskill served in the Civil war, being a member of Company B of the Second Iowa Infantry. He came to Iowa in October 1854. He lived in Cedar county until fifteen years ago, when he came to West Liberty, and resided here from then until his death. He is survived by his two sisters, Mrs. Rebecca R. Stokes and Mrs. Mary A. Shaw, both of whom live in West Liberty. The arrangements for funeral have not yet been made.
Name: EVEA F. GAST
Submitted by: Keith Street, assisted by Phyllis Hazen (of no relation)
Dated Submitted: February 21, 2010
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, March 6, 1996
LETTS – Evea F. Gast, 82, of 16163 county Road G-44X, died Tuesday afternoon, March 5, 1996, at Muscatine General Hospital. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, at the Grandview community Bible Church, Grandview with the Rev. Darryl Erickson officiating. Burial will be at the Grandview Cemetery. Friends may call after 10 a.m. Thursday, with the family to meet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home, Wapello. --- Mrs. Gast was born June 13, 1913, in Muscatine, a daughter of Earl C. and Cloe V. Doty Smith. Her marriage to Russell C. Gast took place on Dec. 25, 1936, in Muscatine. She was a 1932 graduate of Muscatine High School. She had worked as a clerk at the Woolworth’s Store, and later at the Grandview Market for several years. --- Survivors include her husband, Russell; two daughters, Leah Rae Gast of Chicago, Ill., and Kay Fulton of Indianapolis, Ind.; a son, Dennis Gast of Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles; five grandchildren, Clay and Caroline Fulton, and Angela, Valerie and Kimberley Gast; one great-granddaughter, Devin; and several nieces and nephews. --- She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Verle Smith, and two sisters, Clara Mae Minden and Floe Kruse.
Name: CAROLINE L. GATES
Submitted by a Volunteer
Date Submitted: July 18, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, July 13, 1953, page 5
Funeral services for Mrs. Caroline L. Gates, 91, former resident of Downey, who died Sunday evening at the Helen Burns home in West Liberty will be held Wednesday in the Downey Baptist church. Burial will be in the Downey cemetery. Mrs. Gates had been in ill health for the past two years. She was born in Detford, Devon, England, on Nov. 16, 1861, and came to this country in 1899. She was married to George E. Gates in Downey on March 7, 1900, and they resided there for 50 years. She was educated as a nurse in England and practiced in both that country and the United States. She was a member of Miriam Rebekah lodge and the Downey Grange. Survivors include a niece, Mrs. Dave Whitsell of Iowa City and a nephew, Louis Walley of Hannibal, Mo., both of whom made their homes with Mr. and Mrs. Gates from early childhood; one sister, Mrs. Annie Heiller? and one brother, Ben Lethbridge, both of Barnstaple, England. She was preceded in death by her husband, three sisters and four brothers.
Name: MRS. CLARA (WESTHAVEN) GATES
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Tuesday, November 30, 2004
Source of Obituary: "The Muscatine Journal", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, October 7, 1935, page 2
Gates Services Planned Tuesday =========== Former Resident of Cranston Community Succumbs at Princeton, Ill. ------------- (Journal News Service)----- Cranston --- The body of Mrs. H. N. Gates, former resident of this community, whose death occurred at a Princeton, Ill., hospital Sunday morning, will be brought here for burial rites. Services were held at Princeton today and the body will arrive here Tuesday morning for rites to be held at 2 p.m. at the Oak Grove Christian church. Interment will be in the cemetery adjoining the church. Mrs. Gates had been ill for five weeks. She made her home here until seven years ago.------"The Muscatine Journal", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, October 9, 1935, page 7------ Mrs. Clara Gates Rites Conducted ------------ Services Held at Cranston for Former Resident of Community. --------- (Journal News Service)------ Cranston --- Funeral rites for Mrs. Clara Westhaven Gates, 73, former Cranston resident, whose death occurred at a Princeton, Ill., hospital Sunday were held at the Oak Grove Christian church Tuesday afternoon. Burial was in the cemetery there. The Rev. William Suckow was in charge. Mrs. Harry Gipple sang two songs, with Mrs. George Crist playing the accompaniments. Pallbearers were Hubert Hafner, Walter Jones, Harry Shearer, Ernest Meeker, Rolla C. Fry and O. E. Willits. Mrs. Gates was born at Oasis, Ia., May 12, 1862 and had made her home here for eight years. A seven weeks illness caused by a complication of diseases, caused death. She was married to H. N. Gates at South English, Dec. 28, 1881. Her husband and two children preceded her in death. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Albert Brookhart of Cranston and Mrs. Fred Washburn of Princeton, Ill. Other survivors are a half brother, Bush Thompson of Pasadena and Ottis V. Westhaven of Tacoma, Wash., six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Mrs. Gates was a member of the Oak Grove church, joining in 1907.------Submitters' Note: her husband's name was Horatio Nelson Gates.
Name: MRS. HIRAM GATES
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Saturday, December 4, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, February 11, 1935, page 7
Rites Planned for Mrs. Hiram Gates---- West Liberty ---- Mrs. Hiram Gates of Downey died early Sunday afternoon at her home following an illness with pneumonia. The body was brought to the S. C. Snider funeral chapel where it will remain until time for services Tuesday from the Baptist church in Downey. Burial will be made in the Downey cemetery.------ Submitters' Note: I'm not any relation and the year end index on deaths said her first name was Elizabeth.
Name: HORATIO N. GATES
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Tuesday, November 30, 2004
Source of Obituary: "The Muscatine Journal", Muscatine, Iowa, July 8, 1927
Pioneer Resident of Cranston Dies at Breakfast Table----- Cranston, Ia., July 8---Horatio N. Gates, aged 74, a pioneer resident of this community, died very suddenly of heart trouble at 5:15 this morning, while seated at the breakfast table. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon from the Oak Grove church. The services will be conducted and the burial will be in the Oak Grove cemetery. Mr. Gates was the son of Seth D. and E. Gates and was born in 1853 on the old Gates homestead, now occupied by O. A. Hardy. He was married in 1881 to Miss Clara Westenhaver and for many years has been engaged as a merchant in Cranston. He is survived by his widow, and two daughters, Mrs. Fred Washburn of Quincy, Ill., and Mrs. Albert Brookhart of Letts, together with a number of grandchildren.-------"The Muscatine Journal", Muscatine, Iowa, July 12, 1927----- H. N. Gates Funeral Held at Cranston Sunday Afternoon------ Cranston Ia., July 12,----Funeral services for H. N. Gates, pioneer merchant of Cranston at 2 o'clock from the Oak Grove church. Rev. E. L. Shaffer of the Cranston church conducted the services. Interment was in the family lot in Oak Grove cemetery. The pallbearers were Ed Willetts, Ernest Meeker, Rolla Fry, Arthur Brookhart, Ed Sexton and A. C. Hunter. Horatio Nelson Gates was born July 29, 1853. When three months old, he came with his parents from Wisconsin to Iowa, where they settled on what is now the J. F. Williams farm on Sand Prairie. Later they moved into there own home, known as the old Gates homestead, now the home of O. A. Harvey, and here Mr. Gates grew to manhood. He became railroad agent and telegraph operator for the old B. C. R. & N. by whom he was employed for 25 years at various points in eastern Iowa. On Dec. 28, 1881, he was united in marriage to Clara F. Westenhaver of South English, Ia. Four children were born to them, Jessie, Hazel, Berna and Freddy Nelson. The later died at the age of 6 months and the daughter Berna died when 19 years old. In 1900, Mr. Gates returned to the home farm, where the family lived until 1910, when they moved to Cranston and took up the mercantile business, in which he was engaged at the time of his death. About three years ago Mr. And Mrs. Gates lost their comfortable home and also the store with all contents by fire. They recently erected a fine modern building, combing store and residence on the site of their home. Mr. Gates held his membership with the Oak Grove Christian church with which he united in December 1907. He is survived by his wife and the two daughters, now Mrs. Albert Brookhart of Letts and Mrs. Fred Washburn of Princeton, Ill.; also by six grandchildren.------Additional information by submitter:------ He was in the 1900 Seventy Six Township, Muscatine County Iowa Census page 229; Horatio Gates born July 1853 in Wisconsin age 46 married 18 years they have 4 children and 3 living; Clara wife 38 born May 1862 in Iowa father born New York mother born PA; Jessie daughter 17 born Sept. 1882 in IA; Hazel C. daughter 15 born Feb. 1885 in IA; Berna daughter 10 born March 1890 in IA.
Name: JAMES B. GATES
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Tuesday, November 30, 2004
Source of Obituary: Unknown Newspaper
Death Of James B. Gates----- It is with profound sorrow we chronicle the sad news contained in the above matter. Only yesterday morning, while out in his stable yard, he was kicked on the bowels by one of his gentlest horses while his horses were running about the yard kicking and playing. He received a severe kick on the bowels and one of the horses kicked him on the head. He was knocked 6 or 7 feet and fell to the ground. Members of the family happened to see him fall and they went out and took him to the house, and Dr. J, H, Todd was sent for. When the Dr. got there, he found the bowels swelling and the man suffering intensely. Later Dr. Dean was also called and everything that medical aid could do was done, but the physician recognized at first that the case must result fatality. He was conscious most of the time and remained alive until 10 o'clock today when the vital spark left its tenement of clay and big, strong, tenderhearted, good natured James B. Gates, as we knew him, in a flash ceased to be. He was converted when a young man and joined the United Brethren Church. At the time of his conversion he, with 60 others, was immersed in the Cedar River. Of this he often spoke as the happiest period of his life. He remained in the fellowship with his church until April 26, 1874, at which time he moved to Nodaway County, Missouri. Survivors are Laura Ann, Lillie Mabel, and John.------Submitters' Note: he died March 2, 1895 in Maryville, Missouri.
Name: MRS. LEVI GATES
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Tuesday, July 8, 2003 7:55 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, March 26, 1934, page 7
Mrs. Levi Gates--- Rites Observed--- Funeral Services for Downey Woman Held at Home This Afternoon -------- West Liberty-Funeral services for Mrs. Levi Gates, 66, were held today from her home five miles northwest of here. Mrs. Gates died at 11:30 p.m. Saturday following an illness of several months. The Rev. W. A. Smith, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church of West Liberty, preached the sermon. Burial was made in the family lot in the Downey cemetery. Mrs. Gates was born Jan. 8 near Saltsburg, Pa., and at the age of 16 came with her parents to Iowa, living for a few years in Iowa City and later in Downey. On April 4, 1888, she was married to Levi Gates of Downey, and with him made her home on their farm for a number of years. Mr. Gates died in October, 1926. Surviving are two daughters and one son, Mrs. Frank Herrold, Mrs. Herbert Wilson and Ivan Gates all of West Liberty, and one sister, Mrs. Will Wiggins of Downey also survives her.---- Name: Minerva J. Gates--- Birth Date: 08 Jan 1868--- Death Date: 24 Mar 1934--- Cemetery: Downey--- Town: Springdale--- Comment: blk. 5 lot 9
Name: MARY (SHELLABARGER) GATES
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Wednesday, June 18, 2003 9:33 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, March 2, 1904, page 3
Obituary---- Mary Shellabarger, eldest daughter of John M. and Ruth Shellabarger was born in Montgomery county, Ohio, October 18th; 1816, and died in Marshalltown, Ia. Feb. 21, 1904. When but a young girl she came with her parents to Iowa where they settled on a farm in Seventy-Six township, where she crew to womanhood, developing those graces and charms of mind and heart which were so lovable and endeared her to her many friends. March 1, 1866, she was united in marriage to L. W. Gates. Who had but recently finished four years of service in the civil war. For nearly thirty-eight years she walked loyal and true by her husband's side, sharing the joys and sorrows of their wedded life. Mrs. Gates possessed one of those kindly sympathetic natures which goes out in generous deeds of helpfulness to all who might be in need. In her early girlhood days she united with the United Brethren church and in after life when ever she moved into a new community, connected herself with some branch of Christ's church and took up her part of the work in building His kingdom.
Name: VERNON LEROY GATTON
Submitted by Beverly Gerdts (of no relation).
Date submitted: June 6, 2009
Source of Obituary: Military Files, Musser Public Library, 7-24-1953
Funeral services for A/B Vernon Leroy Gatton, 23, former Muscatine resident, will be held in Sumpter, S.C., Wednesday. A/B Gatton died Thursday a Lackland Air force Base, Tex., following surgery for a brain tumor. He had flown to the Lackland base from Amarillo, Tex., where he was stationed with the Air corps, after becoming seriously ill. --- He was born in Muscatine and had spent his entire life here prior to enlisting in the Air Corps two years ago. He attended the Muscatine schools and was employed at Kent Feeds Co. before entering service. Survivors include his wife, Doreen and two daughters, Mickey, four and Linda, three of Sumpter, S.C.; three brothers, Richard, Eugene and Alfred Gatton, all of Muscatine; four sisters Mrs. James Long, Mrs. Lyle Krueger, Mrs. Harry Etter and Delores Burzell, all of Muscatine; a half sister, Mrs. Neil Haynes; a half brother, Neil Haynes, and his mother, Mrs. Elmer Burzell, 736 Sampson street, Muscatine. His father, Guy Morley Gatton, preceded him in death.
Name: WILLIAM GATTON
Submitted by: Jean Wistedt for someone else
Date Submitted: Wednesday, January 10, 2001 6:28 PM
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE DAILY JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, December 5, 1876, page 4, column 3
WILLIAM GATTON---DIED---- At his residence in Moscow township, Muscatine county, November 30th, Mr. William Gatton, aged 83 years and 8 days. The deceased was born in the State of Maryland, Nov. 22, 1793. His parents emigrated to Ohio in 1795, where he was married to Miss Elizabeth Hendrickson on the 28th of October, 1823. He and his family emigrated to Iowa in the fall of 1839. Deceased leaves five children - six sons and one daughter, all living in Muscatine county except the eldest son, who resides in Decatur county, in this State. The children were all present at the funeral except the eldest, who did not reach home till two hours after the funeral. Deceased, as a pioneer of Muscatine county, and as a citizen and neighbor, was universally esteemed.---- [NOTE: The sentence about GATTON leaving "five children - six sons and one daughter" is how the obituary in the paper gives this information.]
Name: MRS. MAGDALENA GAULER
Submitted by: Norma Rogers for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: October 7, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, April 28, 1911, page 6
MAGDALENA GAULER----- 42 YEARS RESIDENT IN SOUTH END, DIES ------------ MRS. GAULER FOUND DEAD ON FLOOR BY SON ------------ Son Speaks With Mother One Hour Before Death, When She Was Feeling Well ------------ Mrs. Magdalena Gaulker, 66 years old, after only a few hours of critical illness, died of a complication of diseases at about 5 o'clock this morning at her home, 1080 New Hampshire street. She was found on the floor close to the bed, after having spent the night reclining in a chair. It is believed that the exertion of getting up from the chair and moving over towards the bed was too much for the weakened condition of her heart and her endeavors to secure a more comfortable resting place proved fatal. The lifeless body was discovered by her only unmarried son, John Gauler, with whom she had made her home. The last words she spoke were said to him at 4 o'clock this morning when she replied to his question that she was feeling very well. Yesterday Mrs. Gauler was feeling exceptionally well and visited several friends in the immediate neighborhood of her home, among them being her daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Suman. Her conversation was of her customary brightness and cheerfulness and no incication was given that death was imminent. Although she had not been entirely well for the past several years, Mrs. Gauler was never at any time in a dangerous condition. Four years ago she underwent a long siege of pneumonia, from which she never fully recovered her strength. The first indication that she was in a serious condition was at 11 o'clock last night when she requested the services of a physician. She was somewhat relieved by the doctor and espressed herself as being much improved. Mrs. Gauler was born in Niedermoellrich, Hessen Castle, Germany, in 1845. She came to this country 42 years ago, and after residing in Chicago for one year, came to this city, where she lived continuously. She never resided any other place but the South End. The house wherein she succumbed had been her home for the last 24 years. Six children survive her and one brother, Christopher Heppe. The children are : Mrs. Elizabeth Suman, John Fidler, George Fidler, Mrs.Henry Schlutz, and John and Charles Gauler. All live in South Muscatine, with the exception of Charles, who resides in the state of Washington. No arrangements for the funeral will be made until word has been received from Charles as to whether he will attend the obsequies or not.
Name: JOHN GEORGE GEBHARDT
Submitted by: June Welsch (of no relation)
Date Submitted: September 9, 2009
Source of Obituary: "Daily Democrat”, Davenport, Scott County, Iowa, Friday August 7, 1925
Special to The Democrat Muscatine, la.- INMATE OF OLD PEOPLE'S HOME DIES AT AGE 88 - John George Gebhardt passed away at the Lutheran Old People's home last night at the age of 88. Death was due to his advanced age. He came to the Lutheran home one and one half years ago from Missouri. He was unmarried. The deceased was born in Germany on Oct. 19, 1836. He spent many years farming in Missouri. The only surviving relatives are a nephew and niece in Missouri. The funeral will be held Sunday morning at 10:30 from the Lutheran home. Rev. J. L. Klein will officiate. Burial will be made at the home. -------------------“The Daily Democrat”, Davenport, Scott County, Iowa, Monday Aug. 10, 1925 ------- Special to The Democrat Muscatine, la., Aug. 10. --- Burial services tor John Gephardt, aged inmate of the Lutheran old people's home where he died Thursday evening, were held Sunday morning at 10:30 o'clock at the home. The Rev. J. L. Klein, superintendent of the home, officiated. Burial was in the cemetery at the home.
Name: ELSIE W. GEERTZ
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 26, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, Newspaper Date Unknown
Miss Elsie W. GEERTZ, a native of Muscatine county, died Sunday at Santa Barbara, Calif. Daughter of the late Albert H. and Mathilda GEERTZ, she was born June 25, 1894. She taught school in Iowa until 1922 when she went to work at the Veteran’s hospital in Palo Alto, Calif. Later she went to the Stockton, Calif., state hospital, where she founded and acted as director of a department of occupational therapy for 10 years. She then transferred to the Camarillo state hospital where she again instituted a department of occupational therapy and was director for 20 years. Upon retirement at age 65, she lived at Santa Barbara, but being unaccustomed to inactivity she enrolled in the University of California and received a degree of Bachelor of Science in 1962.--- She is survived by two brothers, Bryan A. GEERTZ of San Francisco, and Ernest A. GEERTZ of West Liberty; two sisters, Mrs. Edward SCHMIDT of Davenport and Miss Edyth M. GEERTZ of San Francisco. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers.---- Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Fairbanks chapel. ------------------(written in ink; 11-3-66)---------Funeral services for Miss Elsie W. GEERTZ, were held today at the Fairbanks chapel. Rev. Lawrence A. Stumme was the minister. Pallbearers were Robert GEERTZ, Carl GEERTZ, Kenneth Pasbogle, Mervin Pasbogle, William Tucker and Edward SCHMIDT. Interment was at Greenwood cemetery. Miss GEERTZ died Oct. 30 at Santa Barbara, Calif.
Name: LOUIS A. GEERTZ
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 26, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; Aug 20 - 53)
Cedar Valley - Injuries suffered in a fall from a corn crib on a neighboring farm on Aug. 4, proved fatal to Louis A. GEERTZ, well known resident of this community, at Mercy hospital, Iowa City today. Mr. GEERTZ suffered spinal injuries and complications when he fell a distance of 10 feet while attempting to change his position while assisting in tearing down the corn crib. ---- The son of Albert and Matilda GEERTZ, he was born on Nov. 9, 1896 in the Cedar Valley community where he had spent his entire life. He married Hazel McINTIRE-GEERTZ on June 28, 1933. --- Surviving are his widow; one son, Kenneth, at home, a step-daughter, Mrs. Ronald SCHAFNIT of Davenport; two sisters, Elsie GEERTZ of Camarillo, Calif., and Edith GEERTZ of San Francisco; a half-sister, Mrs. Edward SCHMIDT of Davenport; a brother, Byron GEERTZ of Jackson, Calif., and a half-brother, Ernest GEERTZ of West Liberty. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Raymond GEERTZ. The body is at the S. C. Snider Funeral home at West Liberty. Arrangements for rites are pending. ---------------(written in pencil; Aug 16, 53)--------West Liberty - Last services for Louis GEERTZ were held Thursday at the S. C. Snider Funeral home here. The Rev. Mr. Norman, pastor of the Cedar Valley Methodist church, was in charge. Pallbearers were Clarence and Earl Lindle, Fred and Chet Passmore, Frank Hollenbeck and Paul Obermann. Flower attendants were Mabel and Gladys Lindle, Lois Passmore and Agnes Jarvis. Burial was in Memorial Park cemetery in Muscatine.--- Mr. GEERTZ was a veteran of World War No. 1 and was a member of the Lutheran church at Atalissa. ------------(written in pencil; Aug 22, 1953)-------Cedar Valley - The funeral services for Louis A. GEERTZ, lifelong resident of the community, whose death occurred Thursday at Mercy hospital, Iowa City, will be held Saturday in the Cedar Valley church. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Muscatine. The S. C. Snider Funeral home is in charge of arrangements.
Name: MILDRED GEERTZ
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 26, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, Newspaper Date Unknown
MUSCATINE - Mildred GEERTZ, 80, formerly of Nichols, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 1997, at Lutheran Homes in Muscatine. Services will be Wednesday, at the Nichols Christian Church. The Rev. Carla Hillyer will officiate. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Burial will be at the Nichols Cemetery in Nichols. Visitation will be Tuesday, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home.--- Mrs. GEERTZ was born July 18, 1917, in Columbus Junction, a daughter of John A. and Jessie ELLIS-BLIVEN. She married Kenneth BAXTER in 1935, and later married William PORTER on June 6, 1945. He died in 1972. She later married Robert GEERTZ on Dec. 21, 1976, in Nichols.--- She had worked at W. T. Grant in Muscatine, for 17 years, and enjoyed sewing and piecing quilt tops. --- Survivors include her husband, Robert of Muscatine; one son and daughter-in-law, Ronald W. and Marilyn BAXTER of DeWitt; one daughter, Mrs. Alan (Deanna) EVERSMEYER of Muscatine; six grandchildren, Kerry, Jody and Scott BAXTER, all of DeWitt, Tom BAXTER of Davenport, and Mike and Aaron EVERSMEYER of Muscatine; seven great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Ruby BLIVEN of Muscatine; five stepchildren, Charles and Carolyn GEERTZ of Nichols, Mrs. John (Carolyn) YEATER, and Joe GEERTZ, both of Muscatine, Al and Marge CLASSEN of Burlington, and Mrs. Charles (Vi) KEMMERER of West Lake Village, Calif.; and several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.--- She was preceded in death by her parents, her first and second husbands, a brother, Don BLIVEN, and a great grandson, Brian BAXTER.
Name: RAYMOND GEERTZ
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Wednesday, October 27, 2004 2:48 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, June 17, 1931, page 2
Raymond Geertz Dies in Hospital -------- Prominent Young Farmer of Cedar Valley Community Taken by Death. ------------ (Journal News Services) Atalissa ---- Raymond Geertz, aged 24, a prominent young farmer of the Cedar Valley community in Goshen township, died in Mercy hospital at Iowa City Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock following an operation 12 days ago for a ruptured appendix. Funeral services will be held at the Valley church Thursday afternoon. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Geertz, was a member of the Lutheran church at Atalissa and long had been prominent in the activities of the Farm Bureau of Goshen township. He is survived by his widow and one daughter, Shirley, aged 4; his father, A. H. Geertz; two brothers, Byron of Martoll, Calif.; and Louis at home; a half-brother, Ernest of West Liberty; two sisters, Edith of San Francisco and Esther of Stockton, Calif., and a half sister, Mrs. Edward Schmidt of Davenport.
Name: MRS. ELIZA DENHAM GEIGER
Submitted by: Webmaster for someone else
Date Submitted: June 20, 2001
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, April 3, 1911, page 4
DEATH SUMMONS EARLY RESIDENT-----MRS. ELIZA GEIGER PASSES AWAY AFTER LONG ILLNESS.-----Came to Muscatine From Ohio in 1856----Complication of Diseases Causes Death.-----This morning at 4 o'clock occurred the death of Mrs. Eliza Denham Geiger, at her home, 206 West Fourth street, death being due to a complication of diseases from which she had patiently suffered for a period of about eight weeks. Death came peacefully, as one sinking into deep slumber, and while not unexpected, all earthly aid was administered in an effort to preserve the spark of life that yet remained, just a little longer, to those to whom she was "dearest", and to whom her life had been an inspiring example of devotion, loyalty and unselfishness. Possessed of a beautiful, confiding character, founded upon principles of simple faith, her life had been one indeed worthly of the affection and esteem so liberally bestowed upon her, and which is strongly emphasized by the pronounced sorrow her death had caused among a large number of friends, both in Muscatine and at Letts. Mrs. Geiger was a life long member of the United Brethren church, and ever faithful to its teachings.---Pioneer Resident----Mrs. Geiger was a pioneer resident of Muscatine county, coming here in about 1856, with her family, from Piqua, Ohio, where she was born January 20, 1840. In August, 1859, she was united in marriage to John Geiger, who preceded her in death six years ago, leaving but four short years to round out half a century of happiness together. Mr. and Mrs. Geiger continued to make Muscatine county their home until 1876, when they removed to Letts, where they resided until the death of Mr. Geiger in December, 1904.----Returns to City.----Mrs. Geiger then returned to Muscatine, where she made her home with her daughter, Mrs. J. J. Legler, 204 West Fourth street, where she had since resided with the exception of extended visits with her daughter, Mrs. R. E. Groff, of Denver, Col. Besides the two children referred to above, Mrs. Geiger is survived by two grandchildren, Mrs. T. H. Brannan and Gertrude Groff, and one great-grandchild. She is also survived by two brothers and three sisters, who are: Henry Denham, of Hanford, Cal., and James Denham, Mrs. Wm. Hart, and Mrs. M. J. Baxter, of Muscatine, and Mrs. D. W. Shellabarger, of Letts.----Funeral Service.-----The funeral services, which will be private, will be held at 3:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. J. Legler, Dr. J. N. Elliott having charge. Burial will take place on the family lot at Letts.
Name: LIDDIE ROSE GEIRSE
Submitted by: Phyllis Hazen (of no relation)
Date submitted: October 6, 2008
Source: “Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, March 18, 1968 pg 12
Mrs. Liddie Rose Geirse, 82, Muscatine, died Sunday at the Hershey convalescent home. --- She was born Feb. 5, 1886, in Lake Twp., Muscatine county, the daughter of John and Margaret Wiegand Balser. She was married March 18, 1914, in Muscatine, to Henry Geirse. --- Surviving are one son, Lloyd Geirse, Rt. 4, and one daughter, Mrs. Lyle (Gladys) Wilson of Muscatine; four grandchildren. Services will be held at the George M. Wittich funeral home on Wednesday, with Rev. Frank Gillett in charge. Interment will be at the High Prairie cemetery.
Name: MRS. JACOBINE GEISZ
Submitted by: Charlene Hixon
Date Submitted: April 08, 2000 8:45 PM
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE WEEKLY JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, February 10, 1892
Died, at their home, Mr. Michael Geisz and his mother, Mrs. Jacobine Geisz, the former being in his 20th year, and his mother being in her 48th year. They were buried in one grave, and the funeral was held at this place, Monday, February 1st, at 10 o'clock, this making four who have died from the same family within the last twelve months and leaving to mourn for them the father and one son and three daughters. The community sympathize with the unfortunate ones.
Name: MR. MICHAEL GEISZ
Submitted by: Charlene Hixon
Date Submitted: April 08, 2000 8:45 PM
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE WEEKLY JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, February 10, 1892
Died, at their home, Mr. Michael Geisz and his mother, Mrs. Jacobine Geisz, the former being in his 20th year, and his mother being in her 48th year. They were buried in one grave, and the funeral was held at this place, Monday, February 1st, at 10 o'clock, this making four who have died from the same family within the last twelve months and leaving to mourn for them the father and one son and three daughters. The community sympathize with the unfortunate ones.
Name: SUSAN GEMMELL
Submitted by: Bev Gerdts
Date Submitted: November 15, 2011
Source of Obituary: "THE EVENING JOURNAL", Muscatine, IA., August 23, 1899
The remains of Susan Gemmell arrived yesterday from Chicago and were laid to rest in the afternoon in the Bloomington Cemetery. She passed away a week ago yesterday in Chicago, being afflicted by dropsy. The remains were occupied by the departed ladies sister, from California, who attended her during her late illness, and has again returned to her western home. Miss Susan Gemmell was a resident of here many years back having left this city for Chicago about 12 years ago. She will be remembered by many of the older citizens as having kept boarding houses in the old building, which stood where the German American Savings bank is now situated.
Name: LIZZIE GERDTS
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 26, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; Aug 12 - 1950)
Mrs. Lizzie GERDTS, 91, died today at Hershey hospital. Her home address was 305 West Sixth street. The daughter of George and Elizabeth ALTEKRUSE-GEORGE, she was born in Muscatine Aug. 10, 1859. Her marriage to Henry M. GERDTS took place on march 4, 1885, in Muscatine. Mrs. GERDTS was a member of the Evangelical and Reformed church.--- Surviving are three daughter, Mrs. Alberta ANDERSON of Marysville, Calif., Mrs. Edna STONE of Oakland, Calif., and Mrs. Nellie GRAU of San Jose, Calif.; four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, one daughter, one son, one sister and several brothers.--- Services will be conducted at the Fairbanks Chapel at 2 p.m. Monday with Burial in Greenwood cemetery.
Name: WILLIAM GERDTS
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 26, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; Aug 4, 54)
West Liberty - William GERDTS, 74, died Tuesday, following a lingering illness. The son of Henry and Augusta GERDTS, he was born Dec. 16, 1879, at Davenport and had been a resident of Atalissa since 1936. He lived for 28 years in Woonsocket, S.D.--- Surviving are the wife; three sons, Louis GERDTS of Atalissa, Herbert GERDTS of Walcott and Robert GERDTS of Miami; a daughter, Mrs. Lucille NEIPERT, Wilton; seven brothers, Harry GERDTS, Rock Island, Walter GERDTS, Hackensack, Minn., and Elmer, Harold, Roy, Earl and Maurice GERDTS, all of Davenport; two sisters, Mrs. Gerald O’DONNELL, Hillsdale, Ill., and Mrs. Lawrence HENRY, Davenport; 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild.--- Funeral services will be held at the S. C. Snider funeral home with the Rev. Gadske, pastor of the Zion Lutheran church, officiating. Burial will be in Memorial park in Muscatine.
Name: GEORGE PAUL GERHARD
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 26, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; Dec 31, 1957)
Rites will be conducted Tuesday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home for George Paul GERHARD, 90, who died Sunday at Bellevue hospital. Burial will be at the Parr cemetery. --- The son of Ludwig and Henrietta HOFFMAN-GERHARD, he was born Sept. 18, 1867, in Muscatine county. His occupation was farming and he had made his home 14 miles northeast of Muscatine. --- Survivors include two nieces, Henrietta and Ethel JAKEMAN, both of Muscatine, and two nephews, Roy JAKEMAN of Muscatine and Harry JAKEMAN of Wilton Junction. One sister preceded him in death.
Name: MARY E. GERMAINE
Submitted by: Patricia Miller
Dated Submitted: May 8, 2010
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, October 14, 1958 pg 10
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home for Mrs. Mary E. Germaine of Kansas City, Mo., who died at 3:20 a.m. Monday at Lakeside hospital, Kansas City. The Rev. W.H. Kettlitz, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, will be in charge. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery. --- The daughter of Frank E. and Ella Henderson Hitchcock, she was born in Kansas. She was a member of the Christian church at Kansas City. Mrs. Germaine had been employed by the Santa Fe railroad for more than 35 years. --- Nieces and nephews are the only survivors. She was proceeded in death by her husband, one son and two brothers.
Name: THEODORE GERISCHER
Submitted by: Norma Rogers for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: October 20, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, November 27, 1911, page 2
THEODORE GERISCHER------ PATROLMAN THEODORE GERISCHER A SACRIFICE WAS FATALLY SHOT WHILE PERFORMING DUTY ------------ WEST THIRD STREET WAS SCENE OF FATAL SHOOTING LATE SATURDAY NIGHT ------------ DIES IN HOSPITAL ------------ Halts Crowd of Youthful Peace Disturders and One After Attempting to Get Away, Pulls Gun And Shoots Office Through The Head ------------ While in the discharge of his duties as a police officer, Patrolman Theodore Gerischer was shot, shortly before midnight on Saturday night and died as the result of the bullet wound at the Bellvue Hospital at 5:15 o'clock Sunday morning. No event since the beginning of Muscatine's labor war, so disturbed the city and during the entire Sabbath, the sole topic of conversation was the assasination of the officer, who was doubtless the most popular member if the local police department. The fatal shooting occurred on West Third street, near Spruce street, when Officer Gerischer after following a party of youths, who were disturbing the quiet, halted them. Thomas Hoskinson, a member of the group, broke away from the officer and started to run west on Third. Gerischer fired into the air to stop the fleeing man, and when Hoshins stopped, ran up toward him. A moment later another shot was fired and the officer was seen to fall to the walk and Hoskinson ran down to Spruce street, then turned south and disappeared. The other members of the party upon hearing the shot and seeing the officer fall also ran. ---------Walker A Witness------ E. M. Walker, the manager of the Citizens' Railway and light Company, was a witness of the murderous attack. He had returned to the city at 11 o'clock from Iowa City and after arriving at the station had proceeded up Third street toward his home. On the train and in the same car in which he was riding was a party of local young men who had boarded at Rock Island and seemed to be somewhat intoxicated. He believes that the members of the party which Gerischer had halted were the same as those who came down on the same train on which he took passage. As he proceeded up Third street, the loud talking of members of the party attracted his attention and he found that Officer Gerischer was following them. When Spruce street was reached, the patrolman crossed to the south side of Third and met the young men under the lamp in front of the Washington school. Mr. Walker did not hear the conversation, but saw one of the lads break away and run up the street. Gerischer called to him to halt and then fired into the air. Later Mr. Walker heard a second shot and thought that the officer had fired again, and not until a man rushed down the opposite side of the street, and he saw someone lying on the walk in front of the John Kaiser property, did he realize that some tragedy had been enacted. ---------Was Unconscious--------- When Mr. Walker reached the spot he found that it was the officer who was the victim. Blood was streaming from his forehead and the patrolman was in an unconscious condition. Mr. Walker ran to his home and notified the police station of the happening and then going to the home of Dr. H. L. Husted next door, called him to attend the injured man. Dr. Husted in turn rang up Bellvue Hospital and notified them to prepare for an emergency case. Investigation proved that the officer had been seriously wounded and as soon as an ambulance could be rushed to the scene the victim was removed to the West Hill institution, where Drs. A. J. Weaver and J. L. Klein assisted in making every effort to save the life, which was fast ebbing away. The bullet entered the left side of the forehead just below the hairline and ranging upwards after striking the skull, passed out of the head toward the top of the skull. The direction taken by the bullet would indicate that the man who fired the shot did so, when directly in front of the officer and not more than a foot or two away from him. The shot was one sent from a 28 revolver. The bullet plowed through the cap just above the visor, and snapped one of the cords encircling it. The bullet did not penetrate the skull but striking the bone, shattered it in two directions. It was realized by the attending physicians that recovery was highly improbable. The unconscious man was placed on the operating table at 1:20 o'clock and the work was performed by Dr A. J. Weaver and Drs. Klein and Husted assisting. The members of the Gerischer family were summoned to his bedside later, but the officer never rallied, passing away peacefully shortly after 5 o'clock. The aged mother and his sisters were almost overcome when the sad tidings were conveyed to them. ------Arrests Were Made------ With the receipt of the news of the tragedy, the police rushed to the scene of the shooting and when it was seen that the proper medical aid had been rendered, a detail of officers was sent to the local railroad yards to prevent, if possible, the escape of the murderer. During the night numerous arrests were made, but when the members of the party, in which Hoskinson was included, were placed in custody, those who were picked up during the night, were released. Those who were held on Sunday at the county jail were the following: Leo Geltz, Edward Healey, "Moon Eye" Healey, Joseph Clark and Claude Williamson. When they were taken to jail they were severely cross-examined and gave out the information which later resulted in the authorities directing their efforts toward the apprehension on Hoskinson. ----------Was In Town------- Hoskinson was not a member of the party when the trip to Rock Island was made, but was downtown during the evening. He visited at several places, and as far as can be learned made no threats that would indicate that his act was a premeditated one. Sheriff Vanatta yesterday refused to give out any information as to the stories told by the prisoners. It is stated by the sheriff,however, that all of the lads when searched were found to carry union cards, and Hoskinson is also a member of the local Button Worker's Union. Hoskinson's home is in Fairfield, Iowa, and according to a statement made by the chief of police at that place, Hoskinson is reported to have made a threat while there that he would "fix" the Muscatine cops if they ever interfered with him. The death of Officer Gerischer is the third fatality to occur in the Gerischer family. The father of the well-known officer, was fatally stricken with sun-stroke when " Tate " as he was familiarly known, was eight years of age and a year ago, his step-brother, Louis Hiebusch, was killed in the Green Mountain wreck. When his body was taken into the home, it was the third time members of the family had been called upon to receive into the house a lifeless form. The entire city was shocked and grieved when the details of the tragedy became known. During the morning yesterday, large crowds of people assembled about the streets, and the disposition of the little groups was ominous. Mr. Gerischer was, because of his unusual height, and his activity in athletics, known by nearly everyone in the city, and the tidings were accompanied by deep sorrow when received in hundreds of homes. Officer Gerischer was one of the most efficient and fearless members of the local police department. He acted without favor or prejudice and performed his duties in the most faithful manner. He was an ideal police officer, who was ever ready to follow out the orders of his chief, and like a hero in the strife, he died in the performance of his alloted task. Several weeks previous to his death, he on several occasions expressed his desire to resign from the force, as he had intended going to Des Moines. Theodore Gerischer was born September 29, 1879, in the city of Muscatine and resided in this city continuously except for a period of about two years when he located in North Dakota. He was for a time employed in the lumber industry and also was at one time a valued employe of the J. M. Gobble wholesale grocery concern. He resided with his mother, Mrs. Wilhelmina Gerischer and two sisters at 1062 Lucas street, and was a loving son and brother. His life was a clean and wholesome one, and his death is one which is accompanied by the deepest sorrow. The home which has been tragically saddened on two previous occasions, was visited yesterday by a large number of the intimate members of the family. Aside from his mother Mr. Gerischer is survived by two brothers, F. T. Gerischer, of Given, Iowa, and H. T. Gerischer, of Brocket, North Dakota, as well as by four sisters, Mrs. J. H. Fitzgerald of this city, Misses Emma and Lillian, at home and Mrs. W. Darby, of Iowa City. " Tate" who was a giant in stature, being six foot and seven inches in height, became known in the local circles of athletics when he appeared as the center on the Company C Championship Basketball Team. In this, as in all of his activities, he displayed a true sense of sportsmanship and the manly qualities which so endeared him in the hearts of those whom he came to know. He served as a police officer in Muscatine at various times for a period of about five years. No definite arrangements have been made for the funeral.
-----Photo of Patrolman Theodore Gerischer.
Name: JULIUS H. GERNDT
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: December 26, 2007
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; Feb 24, 1955)
Julius Herman GERNDT, 83, died Wednesday at the Hershey Convalescent Home. Services will be held at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home on Saturday. --- Mr. GERNDT was born Jan. 16, 1872, in Muscatine, the son of Julius and Josephine GERNDT. He was married to the former Bertha CRACKER. A retired butcher, he made his home at 1611 Mulberry avenue. --- Surviving are his wife and one son, Harold GERNDT, of Muscatine; two sisters, Mrs. Bertie APSLEY, Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. Selma STAATS, Burlingame, Calif., and one grandson, Harold GERNDT, Jr., Iowa City. ---------- (written in ink; 29 Feb 1955) -----------Rites were conducted Saturday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home for Julius GERNDT. The Rev. A.D. Steffenson, pastor of the First Methodist church, officiated. Flower attendants were Mrs. Anna Opel, Mrs. Clifford Worst and Mrs. Lula Liebbe. Pallbearers included J. J. Brown, Arthur Chaudoin, Herman Griesenbrock, Charles Kautz, Richard Massey and Chester Richard. Burial was at Greenwood cemetery.
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