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Name: FREDA L. HOAG
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, Newspaper Date Unknown
Freda L. HOAG, 89, of Muscatine, died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999. Services will be Saturday at the Bloomington-Muscatine Friends Church. The Rev. Arturo Carranza will officiate. Pallbearers will be Doug, Dale, David, Steve, Keith, Kevin and Dean HOAG, Debbie Paulson and Diane Gregg. Burial will be in the Bloomington-Muscatine Friends Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. ---- Mrs. HOAG was born on April 29, 1910, in Grandview, the daughter of Ralph and Lydia DIETRICH-ZIMMERMAN. She married Paul HOAG on Jan. 29, 1932, in Muscatine. He preceded her in death on July 21, 1998. --- Survivors include two sons, Walter HOAG, and his wife, Joyce, and Ralph HOAG, and his wife, Shirley; 13 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and four great great-granddaughters. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Paul; a son, Paul F. HOAG, Jr.; and three sisters, Mildred WIGGERS, Nona WAGG, and Marian KEMP.

Name: PAUL F. HOAG
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, Newspaper Date Unknown
Paul F. HOAG, 89, died July 21, 1998, at Muscatine General Hospital. Services will be Friday, July 24, at the Bloomington-Muscatine Friends Church. The Rev. Arturo Carranza will officiate. Pallbearers will be his grandchildren, Douglas, David, Keith, Dale, Steve, Kevin and Dean HOAG. Honorary pallbearers will be Deborah Paulson and Diane Gregg. Burial will be in Bloomington-Muscatine Friends Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday at Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. --- Mr. HOAG was born on July 29, 1908, in Muscatine, the son of Walter and Tressie LACK-HOAG. He married Freda L. ZIMMERMAN on Jan. 9, 1932, in Muscatine. He had farmed all of his life. --- Survivors include his wife, Freda L. HOAG of Muscatine; two sons, Walter HOAG and his wife, Joyce, and Ralph HOAG and his wife, Joyce (typo - should have been Shirley), nine grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one great great-granddaughter.--- He is preceded in death by his parents; one son, Paul F. HOAG, Jr.; and two sisters, Clara BIERMAN and Helen BOS.

Name: THELMA B. HOBEN
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: ”MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; 3-3-01)
Thelma B. HOBEN, 88, died Friday, March 2, 2001, at Lutheran Homes. Services will be Monday at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. The Rev. Beverly Birtcher of the High Prairie United Methodist Church and Robert Ahlstrom of Lutheran Homes will officiate. --- Pallbearers will be Bryan HOBEN, Duane EICHELBERGER, Randall EICHELBERGER, Myron EICHELBERGER, Scott DICKINSON, Jennifer HOBEN, Lisa Thomas, Janice Winter, Corena EICHELBERGER, Carolyn Meyers, Marlin EICHELBERGER and Warren DICKINSON. Burial will be in Swank Cemetery in Lone Tree. --- Mrs. HOBEN was born on July 13, 1912, in Johnson County, the daughter of Frank F. and Nancy Marie NICHOLSON-SEILER. She married Randall E. HOBEN on Feb. 18, 1930, in Muscatine. --- Survivors include one son, William F. HOBEN and his wife, Dolores “Dodie”, of Muscatine; two daughter, Roberta EICHELBERGER and her husband, Marlin, of Muscatine and Marilyn DICKINSON and her husband, Warren, of Lansing, Ill.; 10 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. --- She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Randall, in 1998, one daughter, Janice HOBEN and one brother, James SEILER.

Name: C. JEAN HOCKE
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, Newspaper Date Unknown
C. Jean HOCKE, 83, died Wednesday, April 15, 1999, at Lutheran Homes. Services will on Monday at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. Rev. Dawn Phares of the Wesley United Methodist Church will officiate. Pallbearers will be Jack LEMKAU, Bob LEMKAU, Larry LEMKAU, Jim LEMKAU, Dennis LEMKAU and Carsten LEMKAU. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. --- Mrs. HOCKE was born on Aug. 12, 1915, in Muscatine, the daughter of Charles and Mabel HEINIG-LEMKAU. She married Lyle John HOCKE on Jan. 1, 1938, in Muscatine. --- She loved music, crafts and card playing. She worked at H. J. Heinz in the office for many years. --- Survivors include a step-son, Thomas HOCKE of Park Rapids, Minn.; a step-daughter, Mary Esther KNUTTILA of Park Rapids, Minn.; three grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren; a special nephew, Ron HOCKE of Glendale, Ariz.; a brother-in-law, Robert ULE of Muscatine, and several nieces and nephews. --- She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Kenneth, John, Robert, and Joseph; a sister, Mary June ULE; and her husband Lyle, in 1989.

Name: HENRY H. HOCKE
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; July 16 - 53)
Funeral services for Henry H. HOCKE, whose death occurred Sunday, were held today at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral home. Dr. Joseph M. Kennedy, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, was in charge. Pallbearers were Ed Goddard, Robert Walker, Clyde Nyenhuis, Lloyd Jesse, Albert Sywassink and Joe Ziegenhorn. Burial was at Greenwood cemetery.

Name: IVAN H. "BOB" HOCKE
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Wednesday, December 1, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, March 20, 1991
Ivan Hocke------- GRANDVIEW --- Ivan H. "Bob" Hocke, 83, of Grandview, died early today, Wednesday, March 20, 1991, at Bethesda Care Center in Muscatine. Services will be Friday, March 22, at the Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home in Wapello. The Revs. Darryl Erickson and Brent Hall will officiate. Burial will be at the Grandview Cemetery. Mr. Hocke was born May 1, 1907, in Muscatine County, a son of George and Louise Welch Hocke. He worked as a cemetery sexton, primarily at the Grandview Cemetery, for more than 16 years. There are no immediate survivors. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Lloyd. ----Submitters' Note: His mothers maiden name was Welsch not Welch.

Name: MRS. JOHN H. HOCKE
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; Aug 10, 1951)
Mrs. John H. Hocke, 79, died of a heart attack Thursday at her home, 1014 Iowa avenue. --- The daughter of Henry and Mary HOUCK-LEONHARD, she was born Jan. 13, 1872, in Johnson county and had spent her life in the Muscatine community. Her marriage to John H. HOCKE took place in Muscatine on Aug. 29, 1894. --- Surviving are her husband; a twin son and daughter, Lyle J. HOCKE and Mrs. Linda FRYBERGER, both of Muscatine; on brother, Joe T. LEONHARD of Columbus Junction ; a sister, Miss Louise LEONHARD of Davenport; two grandchildren, Thomas G. HOCKE of Hollywood, Calif., and Mrs. Marvin KNUTTILA of Park Rapids, Minn.; and three great grandchildren, Jerid, Sharon and Jeron KNUTTILA, all of Park Rapids, Minn. She was preceded in death by four sisters and three brothers. --- Services will be held at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral home on Monday in charge of Dr. Claude W. Cooper, pastor of the First Methodist church. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery.

Name: LLOYD G. HOCKE
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, October 18, 2004 5:52 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, April 29, 1958, page 2
Lloyd G. Hocke Of Grandview Goes in Death----- Services are planned Thursday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home for Lloyd G. Hocke, 52, life resident of Grandview, who died suddenly of a heart attack at 8:35 p.m. Monday at his home. Burial will be at the Grandview cemetery. The son of George and Louise Welch Hocke, he was born Aug. 15, 1905, in Muscatine county. His marriage to Jennie Krahl took place Jan. 27, 1939, at Davenport. He had been employed at the Iowa Ordinance Plant, Burlington, the past five years. Survivors include his wife; a step-son, William L. Krahl, Des Moines; one step-daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Agnew, Cedar Rapids; one brother, Ivan Hocke, Grandview; and three step-grandchildren. His parents preceded him in death.-----Submitter's Note: the name Welch should be Welsch.

Name: RAY HOCKERSMITH
Submitted by: Webmaster for Mary
Date Submitted: Sunday, March 10, 2002
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, March 2, 1970, page 2
RAY HOCKERSMITH, 79, dies after fall from building------- Masonic funeral services are pending at the Fairbanks chapel for Ray Hockersmith, 79 year-old Muscatine man who died Sunday night from injuries received in an accidental fall from a building which he owned in the 300 block of East Second Street. Mr. Hockersmith fell approximately 30 to 35 feet from a wooden porch on the rear of the vacant building formerly occupied by the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. Mr. Hockersmith was conscious when he was found lying in the East 2nd Street parking lot, at the side of the building. He was discovered by Albert Brenner, 113 1/2 Sycamore, who immediately called the Muscatine police department. He died at 9:05 p.m. at the University hospital, Iowa City. Frank Custer, a toll-taker at the Muscatine high bridge, and his relief-man, Gene Evans, had observed Mr. Hockersmith working on the rear of the building Sunday afternoon. He had appeared to be attempting to dislodge a bird's nest with a long piece of 2" by 4" wood. They did not see him fall, but had remarked that it looked dangerous for him to be working on the wet surfaces of the porch and roof. Mr. Hockersmith, who lived at 307 East 5th St., had been a resident of Muscatine since March 2, 1928. He was born Aug. 19, 1890, at Des Moines, the son of Louis F. and Anna Stout Hockersmith. He was reared at Marshalltown. Mr. Hockersmith had been engaged in the blacksmithing and welding trade and operated the Economy Welding Shop from 1931 to 1935. He worked in a defense plant in Santa Monica, Calif., from 1941 to 1944, during World War II. Since that time he had been self-employed here in buying and selling real estate, and had acquired various income properties. Mr. Hockersmith was a member of the Masonic Order, A. F. & A. M., and was a member of the Muscatine Power Boat club. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Agnes Coleman, Van Nuys, Calif., and three grandchildren.------"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, March 4, 1970, page 16----OBITUARIES AND FUNERALS---------RAY HOCKERSMITH----- Members of the Masonic Lodge, A. F. & A. M., will conduct services for Ray Hockersmith, 79, Friday at the Fairbanks chapel. Mrs. Eva Kramer will be the organist. Interment will be at Greenwood cemetery. Mr. Hockersmith died Sunday night at the University hospital, Iowa City, as a result of injuries received in a fall.

Name: JOHN HOCKING
Submitted by: Natalie Munday
Dated Submitted: Monday, July 29, 2002 11:38 PM
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, February 4, 1981
JOHN HOCKING----- Services for John Doble Hocking, 28, 404 W. 7th St., will be held at Tuesday at the Church of the Living Water. Pastor Mark Anderson will officiate. A private burial service will be held at Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation is at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home.------ Excerpt from Story on page 1 of the Muscatine Journal, 2*4*1981------ Two die in auto crash Saturday----- An early morning accident Saturday claimed the lives of John Hocking, 28, 404 W. 7th St., and a Michigan man. Some details of the head-on collision had not been isolated by the Muscatine police yet this morning. Hocking and Richard Jerome Hertz, 58, Belleville, Mich., both were driving the 3100 block of Grandview Avenue at 1:19 a.m. Saturday when their vehicles collided directly head on. Both men were dead at the scene... ...Services for Mr. Hocking will be held Tuesday at the Church of the Living Water. Pastor Mark Anderson will officiate. A private burial service will be held at Greenwood Cemetery. The son of Fred and Eugenia Boynton Hocking Sr., he was born Oct. 14, 1952, in Muscatine. He was a life resident of the Muscatine area. He was a 1970 graduate of Muscatine High School and attended Muscatine Community College. His marriage to Jennifer Ann Freemole took place Aug. 21, 1976, in Muscatine. He was part of the fellowship of the Church of the Living Water. He was a Cub Scout and Boy Scout and a member of the DeMolay and the YMCA. Mr. Hocking worked at HON industries and played in several bands. He is survived by his wife; his parents of Muscatine; two brothers, Fred. Jr. and Torrence, Calif., and Guy of Las Cruces, N.M.; and one sister, Ann Heckman of Ruidosa, N.M. He was preceded in death by his grandparents.

Name: FRED G. HOCKING, SR.
Submitted by: Natalie Munday
Dated Submitted: Monday, July 29, 2002 11:38 PM
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, February 21, 1989
Fred G. Hocking Sr.------ Fred G. Hocking Sr., 73, 3 Wilson Drive, died Sunday at St. Lukes' Hospital, Davenport, following an extended illness. A memorial service will be Saturday at the Church of the Living Water with William H. Gray officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Academy of Christian Education or the Stephen Gerald Memorial fund. Mr. Hocking was born Sept. 5, 1915 in Lancaster County, Pa., the son of John Doble and Maude Gervin Hocking. After his father's death, he was placed in the Stephen Gerard College, an orphanage with an excellent academic and finishing program. He graduated in 1933 at the age of 17. He graduated from Franklin Marshall College in Lancaster in 1937, Phi Beta Kappa, with a degree in accounting. Following graduation, he worked for General Electric Company in New York state for 10 years, becoming a department head in finance. In 1938 he married Doris Ebie in Paradise, Pa. The couple had three children, Fred Jr., Guy and Ann. She preceded him in death in 1950. He came to Muscatine in 1946 to assist in establishing the finance department at Grain Processing Corporation. He worked for GPC until his retirement in 1976 and was executive vice president of finance, planning and development. He also served on the board of directors of GPC. In 1951 he married Eugenia Boynton in Muscatine. The couple had one son, John D., who was killed in an auto accident in 1981. He was a member of the Church of the Living Water, a member and past president of the Geneva Golf and Country Club, Elks Lodge No. 304, Triune Lodge No. 641, Davenport Consistory in which he was a 32-degree Mason, and a member of the 33 club. Mr. Hocking also served on the board of directors of Northern Gravel Company and was employed there after his retirement from GPC. He also belonged to the YMCA where he served on the board of directors and was a past president. He participated in Boy Scouts as a member of the board of directors and as a leader and advisor. He opened his home to missionaries from all over the world. His hobbies included geology, golf, bridge, tennis, gardening and deep sea fishing from his home in Palm Beach, Fla. He also collected Indian artifacts. Survivors include his wife, Eugenia; two sons, Fred G. Jr. of Seal Beach, Calif. and Guy E. of Cerritos, Calif.; one daughter, Ann Heckman of Placitas, N.M.; four grandchildren; one brother, John G. of Venice, Fla.; and one sister, Marian Herbert of Dover, Del. His parents and two brothers also precede him in death.

Name: MRS. HARRIET HOEFER
Submitted by: Denise and Norma
Date Submitted: Tuesday, November 9, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL," Muscatine, Iowa, May 27, 1915
MRS. HARRIET HOEFER IS CALLED BY DEATH-------WAS A RESIDENT OF MUSCATINE 50 YEARS-------Funeral Will Be Held Tomorrow Afternoon At The United Brethren Church.-------Mrs. Harriet Hoefer, a resident of this city for more than 50 years, passed away about 7 o'clock last evening at the home of her niece, Mrs. J. H. Webb, 418 Walnut street, following an extended illness. A stroke of paralysis influenced by senility, is assigned as the cause of the demise. Harriet L. Chenoweth was born in Ohio, September 2, 1840. She was united with Madison Chapman, October 6, 1857. Mr. Chapman died about ten years later and in 1876 she was united with William Hoefer. She was a member of the United Brethren church and also a member of the W. R. C. and Eastern Star lodge. She is survived by three children, E. F. Chapman, of Ashton, Illinois; Mrs. Luella Moel, of Missouri, and Mrs. Nettie Gibson, of Dixon, Illinois. Two brothers, William Chenoweth, of Ottowa, Ohio, and Samuel Chenoweth, of Newberg, Iowa; and one sister, Mrs. Sarah E. Lewis, of Piketon, Ohio, also mourn her demise. According to present arrangements the funeral will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the United Brethren church. The Rev. C. L. Young will officiate. Interment will be made in Greenwood cemetery.

Name: WILLIAM A. HOEFER
Submitted by: Denise and Norma
Date Submitted: Tuesday, November 9, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL," Muscatine, Iowa, November 21, 1904
RESIDENT NO MORE-------William A. Hoefer, ill Long Time, Died at Home Saturday Evening.-------LIVED ON OREGON STREET-------Deceased Born In Germany in 1830----- Citizen of Muscatine Since 1864-------Employe of Musser Lumber Company for 33 Years-------William Hoefer, one of the pioneer residents of South Muscatine, died Saturday evening at 8:30 o'clock from congestion of the liver, at his home, 1009 Oregon street, at the age of 74 years. He had been ailing the past 14 months, and gradually grew weaker until Saturday, when he passed away. Mr. Hoefer remembered when it took seven weeks to cross the ocean, when wood was hauled with oxen and when the Musser Lumber Company was an infant industry. He was born in Coblenz, near the River Rhine, in 1830. In 1857 he came to New York City, having been on the ocean seven weeks. From New York he removed to Davenport and while there became a dairyman. St. Louis was his next home but only for a year, when he again returned to Davenport. Here he fell sick and was kindly cared for by a farmer in the vicinity of that place. After he gained his strength he worked for his past board and care with a will. During the winter of 1859, Mr. Hoefer hauled wood to Davenport, where Captain Arnold, a pioneer riverman of this city, loaded it and brought it to Muscatine on barges. A farm hand was his next occupation and this in the employ of Arthur Robertson, of Rock Island county, Illinois. After a stay of two years, he married the daughter of Mr. Robertson, Miss Martha Robertson in 1864. Here he remained until 1867, when husband and wife came to Muscatine. In Muscatine he became a wagon-maker with W. Ament. His wife died September 11, 1873. In 1876 he married Mrs. Hattie Chapman. Since 1870 he lived at his late home on Oregon street and had been a faithful employe of the Musser Lumber company until the last 14 months. His wife and one daughter, Mrs. W. W. Wood, of Oklahoma, are the only relatives who survive him. The funeral services were held from the United Brethren church this afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. W. I. Beatty. Interment was made in Greenwood cemetery. The pall bearers were John Kendig, Charles Washburn, Owen Smith, Robert Carter, Benjamin Washburn, and Charles Ward.

Name: GEORGE M. HOEFFLIN
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, Newspaper Date Unknown
George M. HOEFFLIN, 73, a former resident of Muscatine, died in California, according to word received here today by his brother, Police Judge Nathan HOEFFLIN. --- George M. HOEFFLIN was born in Muscatine May 19, 1881. He operated a harness and shoe repair shop in the 200 block on Walnut street. He also worked for the H. J. Heinz Co. for many years. --- He married Stella HAIN Oct. 7, 1903. In recent years, he had made his home with a son, Kenneth HOEFFLIN, in Moline. Death occurred while he was spending the winter with relatives in California. --- Survivors, besides the Muscatine brother, include two sisters, Mrs. Emil BLAESING, Rockford, Ill., and Ella F. HOEFFLIN Muscatine. It is expected the body will be returned here for burial.

Name: MRS. JOHN G. HOEHL
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Source of Obituary: "THE EVENING JOURNAL," Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, August 1, 1898, front page
DEATH CAME SUDDENLY.---Mrs. John G. Hoehl Called Hence Unexpectedly at Her Home Sunday Morning by Heart Failure.-----The many friends of Mrs. John G. Hoehl were deeply pained Sunday morning to learn that she had suddenly expired and answered the final summons. She was about on Saturday evening, apparently more cheerful than ever, arose Sabbath morning at six o'clock, as usual, feeling well, but shortly thereafter she complained of a pressure over her heart, and in less than an hour she had passed away. Deceased was born in Kroegelstein, Bavaria, Germany, March 31st, 1821, and was consequently in her 78th year. She came to America with her husband in 1852, coming direct to Muscatine, where she resided up to the time of her death. She was a quiet, neighborly neighbor, a faithful wife and companion, and a good mother and friend. She was for years a faithful member of the German Evangelical church and also of the Ladies' Aid Society of that church. Catherine Hoehl was the mother of eight children, four of whom, with her husband, have preceded her in death, the surviving children being Mrs. Herman Schmidt, John Hoehl, John L. Hoehl and Mrs. Wm. Molis, the two sons being residents of Kansas City. John L. arrived from Kansas City this morning, but John cannot come, being on the road and in western Colorado. Nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren are also called upon to mourn. Mrs. Hoehl was married at Daunfield, Bavaria, Germany, June 1st, 1845, her husband dying in March, 1895.

Name: FRED J. HOFFMAN
Submitted by: Webmaster for Mary Francis
Date Submitted: Thursday, January 23, 2003
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, August 16, 1983, page 2A
Obituaries---- Fred Hoffman---- Fred J. Hoffman, 90, 2012 Oneida Ave., died Monday evening at his home. Services will be held Thursday at St. Mary's Church. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. The son of George and Mary Windinger Hoffman, he was born April 17, 1893, in Muscatine. He was a life resident of this community. His marriage to Hilda Albresch took place Sept. 20, 1926. He was a veteran of World War I, having served with the U. S. Army. He was a member of St. Mary's Church and the American Legion. Mr. Hoffman had been employed as a button cutter and was later custodian at the post office, retiring 25 years ago. Survivors include one son, Hilfred John of Wanamacker, Ind.; two daughters, Mrs. Harold (June) Dallas of Keokuk and Mrs. John (Beverly) Weber of Muscatine; 17 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and nine great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1948, two daughters, two brothers, and three sisters.-----"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, August 19, 1983, page 2A----Obituaries----- Fred Hoffman----- Services for Fred J. Hoffman, 90, were held Thursday at St. Mary's Church. The funeral Mass was celebrated by the Rev. Thomas Gehlsen. Mrs. Lillian Freund was the organist. Altar boys were Don Kramer and Jason White. Pallbearers were Clifford Spitznogle, Chester Salek, Robert Hoffman, Donald Ash, Bob McClure and Paul Goetzman. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery under the direction of the Riley Funeral Home. Mr. Hoffman died Monday at his home.

Name: MRS. HILDA HOFFMAN
Submitted by: Webmaster for Mary Francis
Date Submitted: Thursday, January 23, 2003
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, June 28, 1948, page 8
Heart Ailment Proves Fatal To Mrs. Hoffman, 54---- Mrs. Fred Hoffman, 54, died suddenly Sunday morning at 2:15 of a heart attack suffered at her home, 512 Oneida avenue. She had been a resident of Muscatine for the past 25 years. Mrs. Hilda Hoffman was born June 11, 1894, in Dubuque and was married to Fred Hoffman on Sept. 6, 1920 at LaCrosse, Wis. They moved to Muscatine in 1923 and have lived here continuously since that time. She was a member of St. Mary's church of Muscatine. Surviving are her husband, her mother, Mrs. Louisa Albresch of Dubuque, one son, Hilfred at home; four daughters, Beverly Hoffman at home, Mrs. Alice West and Mrs. June Dallas of Keokuk and Mrs. Gladys Stephens of Rock Island; two brothers, Jacob and George Albresch of Dubuque, three sisters, Mrs. Linda Ruh and Miss Dorothy Albresch of Dubuque and Mrs. Emma Butner of Harrington, Kas., and ten grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father. Services will be conducted at the St. Mary's chapel Tuesday, with Father Henry Sendbuehler officiating. The body is at the Riley Funeral home where it will remain until the services. The Rosary will be recited this evening at the Riley Funeral home.-----"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, June 29, 1948, page 2-----Funeral Rites---- MRS. HILDA HOFFMAN---- Final rites for Mrs. Hilda Hoffman, 54, who died Sunday morning at her home following a heart attack, were conducted at the St. Mary's church today with the Rev. Henry Sendbuehler officiating. The high school choir sang the requiem high mass with Catherine Begey accompanying on the organ. Serving as altar boys were Charles Lorber, Robert Lewig, Robert Hoffman and Francis Kurriger. Flower attendants were Mrs. Ethel Knott, Mrs. Arthur Vetter, Mrs. Betty Cohan and Mrs. Hardin Semler. Pallbearers were Merril Bronson, Bernard Hoffman, George Powers, Melvin Morgan, Hardin Semler and Neile Fitzmorris. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery with Rev. George Snell officiating at the grave. Arrangements were in charge of the Riley Funeral home.

Name: LAWRENCE E. HOFFMAN
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, Newspaper Date Unknown
Lawrence E. HOFFMAN, 87, died Wednesday, April 21, 1999, at Community Health Resources, Muscatine. Services will be Saturday at the Grace Lutheran Church. The Rev. Leif Pohl will officiate. Pallbearers will be Tom Randleman, Ted MARSTON, Wally Hays, Paul Ales, Barry Brauns and Andy Trosen. Honorary pallbearers will be Louis Eisner, Ladd Steinmetz, Bruce Ratcliff, Vernon Walters, Bret Trent, and Bob Lewig. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. --- Visitation will be Friday at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. --- Mr. HOFFMAN was born in Jan. 24, 1912, in Muscatine, the son of Edward and Mabel STUTSMAN-HOFFMAN. He married Betty A. ROMANN on Jan 27, 1946, in Muscatine. After he retired from Alcoa, he drove the van for Lutheran Homes for eight years. --- Survivors include his wife, Betty A. HOFFMAN of Muscatine; two daughters, Carole MARSTON and Ruthann BAUMGARDNER, both of Muscatine; three grandchildren, Christine HARRISON, Ted MARSTON and Laura BAUMGARDNER; six great-grandchildren, Thad and Casey KRUEGER, Bailey and Tess HARRISON, and Alex and Katie MARSTON; two brothers, Vernon (Babe) HOFFMAN of Sebring, Fla., and Oran HOFFMAN of Muscatine; and special friends Wally and Darla Hays and family. He was preceded in death by one son, one grandson, and one sister.

Name: WILLIAM W. HOFFMAN
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in ink; 13 July 1955)
Rites were conducted Tuesday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home for William W. HOFFMAN, 69, who died Sunday at Muscatine county Hospital. The Rev. Everett Hageman, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church, officiated. Casket bearers included C. W. Appel, J. H. Freund, William Tobias, Roy Miller, Carl Phillips and William Secrist. Interment was at Greenwood cemetery.

Name: LOLA E. HOGAN
Submitted by: Rachelle Curtis
Date Submitted: May 16, 2000 9:06 PM
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, IA., November, 1963
LOLA E. HOGAN---- Mrs. Lola E. Hogan, 68, died at 9:30 a.m. today at her home at 1404 East Fifth St., after an illnes of several months. Mrs. Hogan had been a resident of Muscatine since 1930. She was born May 22, 1895, at Eliza, Ill., the daughter of Ezza A. and Senna Minor Fuller. She was married Feb. 19, 1913 at Muscatine, to Joseph L. Hogan. She was a member of Eliza Methodist church. Surviving are her husband, Joseph L. Hogan, Muscatine one son, Joseph L. (Bob) Hogan of Muscatine, two daughters Mrs. Donald Goettsch of LeClaire and Mrs. John Verink of Letts, one brother, Tim Fuller of New Boston, Ill., four sisters, Mrs. Vada Ferguson of New Boston, Mrs. Mark Ferguson and Mrs. Dorothy Garret, both of Muscatine and Mrs. Rena Taylor of California; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and one grandson.----Surnames: HOGAN, FULLER.

Name: LUVERNA HOGAN
Submitted by: jiwelsch
Date Submitted: Thursday, September 1, 2005 4:22 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, August 2, 2005
Luverna Hogan----- DURANT, Iowa - Luverna M. Hogan, 87, Durant, died Sunday, July 31, 2005, at her home. The Rev. Nancy Hoelter will officiate the services. Musical selections will be provided by organist, Sue Voss, and vocalist, Henry Bentley. Casket bearers are Bob Lorenz, Bill Zogg, Neil Wulf, Murray Hogan, L.J. Fisher, Jeff Bloomfield and Jeff Hogan. Burial will be at the Durant Cemetery, Durant. Memorials may be made to Gloria Dei Lutheran Church and Shriner's Crippled Children's Hospital. Mrs. Hogan was born April 24, 1918, in Muscatine County, the daughter of Ralph and Ella Claussen Broders. She married Henry R. Hogan on Sept. 29, 1937, in Davenport. He preceded her in death Jan. 15, 2001. She was a proud graduate of Davenport High School, class of 1935, where she recently attended her 70th class reunion. She was a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Durant, the Davenport Moose Lodge, Durant Senior Citizens, the Golden Wedding Club, the Pioneer Settlers of Scott County, Durant American Legion Auxiliary 430 and several card clubs. She also volunteered at the VA Medical Center, Iowa City. Survivors include a daughter, Fay Wulf of Durant; three sons, Keith Hogan and Mike Hogan and wife Julie, all of Durant, and Dean Hogan of Tipton; a sister, Lucille Shoemaker of Davenport; a brother, Alvin Broders and wife Betty of Stockton; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and a sister, Luella Rekemeyer. -----Submitters' Note: No relation

Name: JOSEPH L. HOGAN
Submitted by: Rachelle Curtis
Date Submitted: May 16, 2000 9:27 PM
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, IA., September, 1984
JOSEPH L. HOGAN---- Joseph L. Hogan, 92, of 1405 E. 5th St., died Friday at the Bethesda Care Center. Services will be held Monday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. A memorial has been established at the funeral home. Mr. Hogan was born Sept. 12, 1892, in Lexington, Ky. and had been a resident here since 1930. His marriage to Lola E. Fuller took place Feb. 19, 1913 in Meadopolis, Ia. He was a retired carpenter. Surviving are one son, Joseph L. "Bob" Hogan of Florida; two daughters, Mrs. John (Lucille) Verink of Letts and Mrs. Donald (Laurel) Goettsch of Blue Grass; six grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his wife in 1963 and one grandson.---Surnames: HOGAN, VERINK, GOETTSCH.

Name: MARGARET HOGAN
Submitted by: Rachelle Curtis
Date Submitted: May 16, 2000 9:03 PM
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, IA., April 29, 1987
MARGARET A. HOGAN---- Margaret A. Hogan, 67, Route 1, Box 184, Crescent, Fla., died today at the home of her daughter, Norma Dickey, Route 4, Muscatine. Services are Friday at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Hogan was born April 13, 1920 at Rapid City, S.D., a daughter of John and Mary Roth Coleman. She was reared by her father and stepmother, Maude Coleman. On Dec. 26, 1936 she married Joseph L. Hogan in Missouri. Formerly of Muscatine, the couple had lived in Florida since 1980. She was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband of Crescent; four daughters, Mrs. Marlyn (Mary Ann) Schepers, Muscatine; Mrs. Edward (Betty Lou) Morello, Iowa City; Mrs. Dutch (Norma Jean) Dickey, Muscatine; and Mrs. Larry (Karen Louise) Powell, Iowa City; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two brothers, John Coleman, Carson City, Nev.; and Karl Coleman, Crescent.------Surnames: HOGAN, COLEMAN.

Name: MARTIN HOGAN
Submitted by: Charlene Hixon
Date Submitted: April 08, 2000 2:25 PM
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE WEEKLY JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, April 13, 1888
Died at his home, in Pike township, Thursday, April 5, 1888, Martin Hogan, aged 65 years. Deceased contracted the cold which caused his death from exposure in attending his son's funeral two weeks ago in Muscatine. The funeral was held Friday at Nichols and the remains brought to Muscatine for burial in the afternoon.

Name: FLORENCE HOLLADAY
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Wednesday, December 15, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, December 8, 2004, page 5A
Florence Holladay----- BETTENDORF, Iowa -- Florence Holladay, 76, Bettendorf, formerly of Dixon, died Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2004, at Riverview Manor, Pleasant Valley. Burial will be at National Cemetery, Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, Ill. Mrs. Holladay was born Dec. 27, 1927, in Davenport, the daughter of Fred and Ruth Grupe Haller. She married Gaylord R. Holladay in Davenport. He preceded her in death July 7, 2000. She was a homemaker who was active in the American Legion Post 26 Auxiliary, Davenport, and the Navy Mother's Club. She was a life time member of First Baptist Church, Davenport. She enjoyed needlework, crafts and word puzzles. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren and her great-granddaughter. Survivors include two daughters, Janet Loechel and husband Thomas of Lutz, Fla., and Barbara Richardson and husband Stephen of Northampton, Pa.; two sons, Tom Holladay and wife Deb of Bettendorf and Richard Holladay and wife Yuko of Albion, Neb.; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and a brother, Robert Haller and wife Grace of Davenport. She was preceded in death by her husband; and a daughter, Gail Patricia. -----Submitters' Note: I'm no relation.

Name: MARSHA L. HOLLAND
Submitted by: jiwelsch
Date Submitted: Tuesday, January 4, 2005
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, December 30, 2004, page 5A
Marsha Holland----- GRANDVIEW, Iowa -- Marsha L. Holland, 52, Grandview, died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2004, at her home. The Rev. Darryl Erickson will officiate the services. Casket bearers are Greg Drilling, Travis Ranum, Shane Davis, Dan Irons, Wes Beverlyn, Ronnie Mowery, J.J. Koehler, Joe Barnard and Jim Hyink. Honorary casket bearers are Kyle Drilling and Ryan Drilling. Burial will be at Oakdale Cemetery, Wilton. Mrs. Holland was born May 22, 1952, in Mason City, the daughter of Charles and Delores Holmes Abbey. She married Don Holland Aug. 26, 1995, at Shepherd of the Cross Lutheran Church, Muscatine. She graduated from Muscatine Community College in 1995, where she made the dean's list and concentrated on business psychology, micro-computer applications and interpersonal communications. She volunteered for the Marines Toys for Tots over a period of three years and taught summer Bible school classes. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially the grandchildren. Her special pets include Cody the Sheltie and Tyra the cat. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Travis Ranum of Iowa City and Shane Davis of Mount Pleasant; a daughter, Sheila Drilling and husband, Greg, of Riceville; and four grandchildren, Morgan, Madison, Ryan and Kyle Drilling, all of Riceville. She was preceded in death by her parents. ------Submitters' Note: I'm not relation.

Name: FLOYD E. HOLLIDAY
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Sunday, October 10, 2004 5:41 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, September 22, 1955, page 2
Floyd Holliday--- Services To Be Held on Friday ------------ Letts --- Funeral services for Floyd E. Holliday, 66, who died at 1:45 p.m. Wednesday at the Muscatine county hospital following an extended illness, will be held Friday at the Letts Methodist church. The Rev. Leo Cox will officiate and burial will be in the Letta cemetery. The body is at the Stacy Funeral home at Columbus Junction. A son of Charles and Mary Adeline Furnas Holliday, Mr. Holliday was born Jan. 20, 1889. His marriage to Edna Mae Fulton took place Jan. 31, 1910, and the couple spent most of their married lives in this community. Survivors include his wife, three daughters, Mrs. Donald Baer of Wilton, Mrs. Edward Voss of Davenport, and Marie Holliday at home; one son, Floyd Jr., of Columbus Junction; and one brother, Glen, of Letts.----Submitter's Note: The name Fulton should be Fullerton.

Name: WILLIAM HOLLIDAY
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; Dec 26, 1957)
William HOLLIDAY, 95, died today at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Edna M. BRANDAU, 1138 Lucas street. The body was removed to the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home, where services will be conducted Thursday. --- Mr. HOLLIDAY was born July 1,1862, at Muscatine, the son of Thomas and Mary A. ARNETT-HOLLIDAY. His marriage to Elizabeth McCLAREN took place here in 1888. Mr. HOLLIDAY was engaged in farming prior to retiring. --- Survivors include two sons, Hilbert H. HOLLIDAY, Muscatine, and Clyde B. HOLLIDAY, Davenport; the daughter, Mrs. BRANDAU, seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. His wife, three brothers and one sister preceded him in death. ---------------(written in ink; 27 Dec 1957)-----Services were conducted Thursday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home for William HOLLIDAY. Dr. James Webster, pastor of the First Baptist church, was in charge. Flower attendants were Janet HOLLIDAY and Mrs. James Grady. Casket bearers included Boyd, Emmett, Alonzo and John HOLLIDAY, George Briles and Jess Jenkins. Burial was at Greenwood cemetery.

Name: FRANK E. HOLLINGSWORTH
Submitted by: jiwelsch
Date Submitted: Thursday, September 1, 2005 4:00 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, August 29, 2005
Frank Hollingsworth----- MUSCATINE, Iowa - Frank E. Hollingsworth, 77, Muscatine, died Saturday, Aug. 27, 2005, at Lutheran Homes. The Rev. James Trosen will officiate the services. Inurnment will be at Muscatine Memorial Park Cemetery with military rites by the combined units of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1565 and the American Legion Post 27. Mr. Hollingsworth was born Feb. 24, 1928, in Oklahoma City, Okla. He married Pat L. McGlothlen on Feb. 24, 1951, in Muscatine. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1945. He was assigned to the USS LCI 605 and then the USS Carbonero and became a 3rd class torpedo man. He was awarded the World War II American Area Campaign Medal, the Philippine Area Campaign Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the China Service Medal. He was honorably discharged in 1949. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge for 53 years and became a 32nd degree mason. He was also a member of the American Legion. He was a motorcycle enthusiast and journeyed many miles riding with family and friends. He enjoyed photography, taking pictures of family, friends and pets. He also enjoyed traveling to many places with his wife. He was employed at Muscatine Power and Water for 16 years and Eastern Iowa Light and Power for 23 years. Survivors include two sons, James Hollingsworth and fiancée Teresa Thomas of Cedar Rapids and Matthew Hollingsworth and wife Kathleen of rural Atalissa; two grandsons, Isaac Hollingsworth and wife Katherine of Wilton and Spc. Jacob Hollingsworth of Muscatine, who is currently stationed in AR Ramadi, Iraq with the National Guard 224th Engineering Battalion; Joyce Thomas of Muscatine; a granddaughter, Nicole Rock and husband Robbie of West Liberty; two great-grandchildren, Tyler and Lyvia Rock of West Liberty; two brothers-in law, Ross McGlothlen and wife Frances of Muscatine and Vern Curry of Muscatine; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a son, Joe Hollingsworth; and a grandson, Dwight Hollingsworth. ------Submitters' Note: I'm no relation

Name: EVERETT HOLMES
Submitted by: Ed Hintermeister
Date Submitted: Sunday, January 7, 2007
Source of Obituary: "Muscatine Journal", Muscatine, Iowa Monday, Feb. 5, 1979, page 13
Services for, EVERETT HOLMES, 72, were held Sunday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home. Rev. Daniel Schoepf officiated. Mrs. Florence Hetzler was the organist. Pallbearers were James Holmes, David Becker, Clifford Becker, Larry Becker, Ronnie Williams and Donald Weggen. Burial was in the Drury Reynolds Cemetery. Mr. Holmes died February 1 at Muscatine General Hospital.

Name: CARRIE MAY HOLTZ
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in ink; 8 Jan 1952)
Mrs. Carrie May GIPPLE-HOLTZ, 91, died Friday at the home of a son in Sweetland township. She was born March 1, 1863, in Louisa county, being a daughter of George and Mary BROOKS-GIPPLE. She was married to John O. HOLTZ Dec. 27, 1882 in Louisa county. She had been a resident of Sweetland township for more than 70 years and a member of Sweetland Methodist church. --- Surviving are a son, John William HOLTZ of Sweetland township; five grandsons, Clarence HOTZ, Herbert HOLTZ, John HOLTZ and Edward HOLTZ, all of Sweetland township, and Ernest Holtz of Rockford, Ill. Eleven great-grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, four brothers and three sisters. --- Funeral rites will be Monday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral home. Burial will be at Harker cemetery.

Name: FRED G. HOLTZ
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Wednesday, December 1, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, September 26, 1919
Fred G. Holtz----- Fred G. Holtz, a lifelong resident of Muscatine county died at his home in Sweetland township shortly after 4 o'clock this morning. Heart trouble and high blood pressure caused his death. He was 60 years old. He had been in ailing health all summer but his condition was not considered serious until yesterday morning. Fred G. Holtz was born in Sweetland township, December 10, 1858, and during his entire life resided in Muscatine county. He married Miss Laura Welsch, June 13, 1889, and to this union two children were born, Mrs. Mary Davis, now residing in Montana, and Elizabeth, who died in infancy. Mrs. Holtz passed away February 24, 1894. Mr. Holtz married Miss Kate Brei, on September 12, 1894, and to this union three children were born, who with the wife survive. The children are Howard Frederick, Violet Elizabeth and Grace Alice, all at home. Three brothers, J. O. Holtz, H. A. Holtz and C. S. Holtz all of Sweetland and three sisters, Mrs. August Pantel of Sweetland, Mrs. Mary Weihauser, and Mrs. France Pantel of Muscatine, also survive. Funeral services will be conducted from the Sweetland Methodist church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. P. B. Gray to have charge of services. Burial will be made in the Harker cemetery.

Name: MRS. GERTRUDE HOLTZ
Submitted by: jiwelsch
Date Submitted: Saturday, April 19, 2003 1:56 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, March 13, 1967
Mrs. Gertrude Holtz----- Mrs. Gertrude Holtz, 80, route 2, Sweetland township, died at 12:03 p.m. Sunday in Muscatine General hospital. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at the George M. Wittich funeral home. Burial will be in the Harker cemetery. Mrs. Holtz, the former Gertrude Sywassink, was born Nov. 29, 1886, in Sweetland township. She lived there all her life. Her parents were John and Louise Sywassink. She married John William Holtz March 27, 1912. She was a member of Walnut Street Baptist church. Her husband and two sisters are deceased. Surviving are five sons, Clarence of Muscatine, Ernest of Rockford, Ill., and Herbert, John and Edward Holtz of Sweetland township; three brothers, John and Henry Sywassink, Sweetland, and Charles Sywassink, Muscatine; one sister, Miss Nettie Sywassink, Muscatine, 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Name: HENRY A. HOLTZ
Submitted by a Volunteer
Date Submitted: July 18, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, April 27, 1936, front page
Pneumonia Fatal to Henry Holtz--Longtime Sweetland Resident Succumbs to Brief Illness at Home.---Henry A. Holtz, 79, long-time resident of Sweetland township, died at 9:30 p.m. Sunday after being ill six days with pneumonia. Mr. Holtz was born Dec. 29, 1856 in Towake, Erie county, New York, coming to Sweetland township with his parents when he was only six months old. He married Miss Nannie Daniel at Letts Oct. 22, 1885. Mr. and Mrs. Holtz celebrated their golden wedding-anniversary last year. He had been a worker in the Sweetland Methodist Episcopal church for many years. Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Nannie Holtz, a daughter, Mrs. Bessie Wickey of Cedar Rapids, two sons, Roy of Muscatine, and Ray of Sweetland, a brother, Charles Holtz of Sweetland and two sisters, Mrs. William Weierhauser and Mrs. Francis Pantel, both of Muscatine, four grandchildren and one great grandchild. A son and daughter died in infancy. Because Mrs. Holtz is ill with pneumonia, services will be held Wednesday and will be private. The body is at the home. Burial will be in Harker cemetery.

Name: HERBERT A. HOLTZ
Submitted by: jiwelsch
Date Submitted: Tuesday, August 2, 2005 7:19 AM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, April 11, 2005
Herbert Holtz----- MUSCATINE, Iowa -- Herbert A. Holtz, 87, Muscatine, died Saturday, April 9, 2005, at his home. The Rev. Dennis Hakes will officiate the services. Casket bearers are Douglas Holtz, Gregory Holtz, Bill Payne, Steve Hubbell, Doug Umlandt and Paul Crist. Burial will be at Harker Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Walnut Park Baptist Church Missionary Fund or Unity Hospice. Mr. Holtz was born June 1, 1917, in Muscatine, the son of John W. and Gertrude L. Sywassink Holtz. He married Ruby F. Warnstaff Feb. 8, 1944, in Muscatine. He was a life long resident of the Muscatine area. He was a member of Walnut Park Baptist Church, where he was a Deacon, Sunday school teacher and superintendent. He farmed all of his life. He was a member of the Eastern Iowa Poultry Association since 1953 and would show Silver Laced Wyandottes in Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Texas, Nebraska, Missouri, Kansas and Iowa. He would ship his birds all over Canada, Puerto Rico and the United States. He was an inspector for ASCS for 25 years. He enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife; a son, Gary W. Holtz and wife Betty of Fairborn, Ohio; a daughter, Bonnie K. Paul and husband Garry of Muscatine; a brother, Ernest C. Holtz of Rockford, Ill.; three grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Clarence, John and Edward Holtz.

Name: KATHERINE J. HOLTZ
Submitted by: Elizabeth Wrocklage
Date submitted: June 24, 2007
Source of Obituary: “MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, August 2, 1945
Mrs. Katherine J. Holtz , 74, lifelong resident of this community, died today at Bellevue hospital. Her home was at 204 1/2 Iowa avenue. She was born on September 13, 1870 in Sweetland township, the daughter of Ludwig and Elizabeth Krell Brei. Her marriage to Fred G. Holtz occurred on Sept. 12, 1894 in Sweetland township. Mrs. Holtz was a member of Grace Lutheran Church. Surviving are one son, Howard Holtz, of the United States Army, overseas, two daughters, Mrs. Donald Seller and Mrs. George Opel, both of Muscatine; two brothers, George and Henry Brei, Sweetland township; two sisters, Mrs. Jacob Starke and Mrs. Minnie Leonard, Muscatine; four grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, seven brothers and sisters. The body is at the George M. Wittich Funeral home and will remain there for services to be conducted Saturday by the Rev. David M. Funk, pastor of the Grace Lutheran church. Interment will be at the Harker cemetery.

Name: NAN HOLTZ
Submitted by a Volunteer
Date Submitted: July 18, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, November 9, 1953, page 8
Mrs. Nan Holtz Funeral Service Is Set Tuesday---Funeral services have been arranged for Mrs. Nan Holtz, 89, whose death occurred at 10 p.m. Saturday at the Daetweller Nursing Home. Mrs. Holtz resided at 114 1/2 East Second street and had been at the nursing home since Oct. 6. The services will be Tuesday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home with the Rev. Lester W. Moore of the North Methodist parish in charge. Burial will be in the Harker cemetery. Mrs. Holtz was born Oct. 4, 1863, in Vermillion county, Ill., the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eastridge Daniel. She had been a resident here 76 years. Her marriage to Henry A. Holtz took place Oct. 22, 1885, at Letts. She was baptized in the Christian faith and attended the Sweetland Methodist church while living in Sweetland township and attended the Walnut street Baptist church while a resident of Muscatine. Survivors include two sons, Roy Holtz of Muscatine and Ray Holtz, of Sweetland township; one daughter, Mrs. Bessie M. Wickey of Muscatine, four grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her husband in 1936, one son and one daughter in infancy, eight sisters and two brothers.

Name: JOHN WILLIAM HOLTZ
Submitted by: jiwelsch
Date Submitted: Friday, October 29, 2004 8:10 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, December 30, 1960, page 2
JOHN W. HOLTZ----- John William Holtz, 76, Sweetland township farmer, died at 8:30 p. m. Thursday at Muscatine General hospital after an extended illness. Mr. Holtz was a lifelong resident of Sweetland township. He was born Jan. 29, 1884, the son of John O. and Carrie May Gipple Holtz. He was married March 27, 1912, in Sweetland township to Gertrude Sywassink. He was a member of the Walnut St. Baptist church. Survivors include his wife; five sons, Clarence of Muscatine, Ernest of Rockford, Ill., and Herbert, John and Edward Holtz all of Sweetland township; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held Sunday at the George M. Wittich funeral home, with interment at the Harker cemetery.---- Note from submitter: I'm no relation

Name: JAMES HOLVERSON
Submitted by: jiwelsch
Date Submitted: Friday, September 2, 2005 6:28 AM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, August 24, 2005
James Holverson------ SEYMOUR, Ind. -- James Holverson, 62, Seymour, died unexpectedly Monday, Aug. 22, 2005, at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, Ind. The Rev. Andrew Currao will officiate the services. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery. Mr. Holverson was born Sept. 19, 1942, in Wisconsin, the son of John Oscar Holverson and Rose Dunn Holverson. He married Rita Cash on Sept. 16, 1993, in Las Vegas. He served in the National Guard and attended Redeemer Lutheran Church in Seymour. He was vice president of sales with Kent Feeds. He was a member of Seymour Country Club and Ducks Unlimited. He served on the Board with Girls Inc. He was also a Partner in HBG, LLC. He enjoyed playing golf and cards on Tuesday nights with his buddies. He loved playing with his dog, Oakley, gardening flowers, pheasant hunting, traveling, was an avid Green Bay Packer fan and loved spending time with his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife; children, Stefanie Richart and husband Chris of Seymour and Brent Holverson of Indianapolis; stepchildren, Tim Woodard and wife Denise and Amy Burns and husband Bryan, all of Seymour; grandchildren, Dakota Richart and Kennedy Richart; stepgrandchildren, Chayse Woodard, Will Woodard, Sean Woodard, Madelynn Burns and Mason Burns; brothers, Jack Holverson of Iowa, Mike Holverson of Illinois, Pat Holverson of Ariz. and Danny Holverson of Florida; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Judy Buck. -----Submitters' Note: I'm no relation

Name: AMELIA M. HOMEIER
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, Newspaper Date Unknown
Last services for Mrs. Amelia M. HOMEIER were conducted today at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral home by the Rev. M. L. Van Wagenen, pastor of the First Congregational church. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery. Mrs. HOMEIER’s Death occurred at Hershey hospital Thursday. Casket bearers were Carl Schreiber, Frank Vodegal, Henry Boldt and Herman Theobald.

Name: JOSEPH C. HOMEIER
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; Oct 3 - 54)
Services are planned Friday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home for Joseph C. HOMEIER, 78, whose death occurred Tuesday at the Hershey Convalescent Home. Elder Fred Schultz of the Seventh Day Adventist church will have charge. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery. --- Mr. HOMEIER was born Aug. 17, 1876, in Germany, the son of Christ and Dorothy BREMHNER-HOMEIER. A resident here the past 70 years, his home was at 1019 Lucas street. He was married at Amelia SCHAFER in 1915 at Muscatine. Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Minnie SCHAULAND of Muscatine and three nephews. His wife died in 1949.

Name: MRS. WILLIAM H. HONEYCUTT
Submitted by:Sharon Cole Tutt
Date Submitted: Saturday, August 2, 2003 10:44 AM
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, February 1, 1960
Mrs. William H. Honeycutt---- Mrs. William H. Honeycutt, 77, of 2007 Breese, died at 10:25 p.m. Saturday, at Muscatine General Hospital after an illness of about three months. Mrs. Honeycutt was born July 3, 1882, and had been a life resident of the Muscatine area. She was married to Warren Leslie Tutt of Muscatine. She was married in February 1942 to William H. Honeycutt at Kahoka, Mo. She was a member of the First Evangelical United Brethren church. She is survived by her husband, William H. Honeycutt; two sons, Arthur R. Tutt and Ralph H. Tutt, both of Muscatine; eight grandchildren, and 20 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, and three brothers. Rev. J. Arthur Eveland will conduct the funeral service Tuesday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery.

Name: MRS. ANNA PEARL HONTS
Submitted by: Norma Rogers for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: October 2, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, March 27, 1911, page 10
ANNA PEARL HONTS---- TUBERCULOSIS IS CAUSE OF DEATH ------------ MRS. T. HONTS PASSED AWAY AT HOME EARLY TODAY ------------ Family Moved To Muscatine Only About Two Months Ago---No Funeral Arrangements ------------ Mrs. T. Honts died at her residence, 613 East Fourth street at 3:45 this morning, death resulting from tuberculosis. She was a young woman, having attained the age of 25 years and 7 months. She moved here with her family about two months ago, but during her brief time in the city won a large number of friends who will mourn her death. Mrs. T. Honts was born in Louisa county, 1886, August 18. She is survived by her husband, Theodore Honts, and two children, Elmer and Elizabeth. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Mulligan, of this city and five sisters as follows : Laura, Mattie, Jessie, callie, and Mrs. Maude Baker, of Conesville, also survive. The funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Name: J. E. HONTS
Submitted by: Webmaster for Gary Honts
Date Submitted: March 24, 2001
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, August 6, 1927, page 6
J. E. Honts-----J. E. Honts, 84, a civil war veteran, 208 West Seventh street, died at 9:45 this morning at his home. He was born in Brown county, Ind., Nov. 27, 1845, the son of Daniel and Mary Honts. His home for the past 24 years had been in Muscatine. He was married to Alvirda Trader, Dec. 19, 1870. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and of the G.A.R. Surviving, besides his wife, are five sons and one daughter. Albert, of Wisconsin; Francis, Jesse, Robert and David, of Muscatine, and Mrs. Eugene Metzger, of Winfield, Ia. Four sons and one daughter preceded him in death. He is also survived by 22 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services have not been arranged.------On page 10 of the Muscatine Journal and News-Tribune, Monday, August 8, 1927 is the funeral arrangements for J. E. Honts----Funeral services for J. E. Honts, Civil War veteran, who died at his home, 208 West Seventh street, Saturday, were conducted from the First Methodist Episcopal church this afternoon by the Rev. Ira Hawley, pastor of the United Brethren church. Pallbearers were Guy, Glenn, Lee, Kenneth and Francis Honts, and Earl Metzger, grandsons of Mr. Honts. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery.

Name: JAMES E. HONTS
Submitted by: Cindy Lovell
Date Submitted: Wednesday, September 28, 2005
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, March 5, 1965
JAMES E. HONTS----- James E. Honts, 51, Route 1, Nichols, died at 6:00 p.m. Thursday at his home. He was born Dec. 15, 1913, at Winfield, the son of Robert and Emma E. Cadogan Honts. He was a former resident of Muscatine, moving to the Nichols community about five years ago. He married Juanita LaRue, June 5, 1937, in Muscatine. He was a member of the Moose lodge, and had worked 20 years for the H. J. Heinz Co. He is survived by his wife, four daughters, Mrs. Richard (Rosalee) Watkins, Muscatine, and Misses Jeanne, Cynthia, and Samantha Honts, at home; two brothers Lloyd of Muscatine, and Ferrell of Iowa City; two sisters, Mrs. George Yocom, Muscatine and Mrs. Floyd Lawson, Hampton, Ill. His parents and two brothers preceded him in death. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at the George M. Wittich Funeral home. The Rev. W. Ray Thompson will be the officiating pastor. Interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery.

Name: KERMIT V. HONTS
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; 2-5-67)
Kermit V. HONTS, 56, of 1002 Main St., Davenport, died Sunday morning after a heart attack. Mr. HONTS had been a resident of Muscatine most of his life before moving to Davenport three years ago. He was a guard with the Per-Mar Investigation Company at Davenport. --- Mr. HONTS was born March 20, 1910, in Muscatine, the son of Jesse F. and Minnie BARTENHAGEN-HONTS. He was married July 1, 1936, at New Era, to Nellie WESTERMAN. --- Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Nellie HONTS, Davenport; one son, Gary L. HONTS, U.S. Air force stationed in Vietnam; one daughter, Mrs. Ed (Connie) WICKMAN of Davenport; one brother, Kenneth HONTS of Muscatine; his mother, Mrs. Minnie HONTS, Muscatine; and five grandchildren.--- The body is at the Ralph J. Wittich funeral home, where services are pending. -----------(written in pencil; 2-10-67)--- Funeral services for Kermit V. HONTS will be held Friday at the Ralph J. Wittich funeral home. ---------------(written in pencil; 2-10-67)----Funeral services for Kermit V. HONTS were held today at the Ralph J. Wittich funeral home. Rev. E. B. Meyer officiated. Pallbearers were Walter Lewis, Ray Toyne, Leo LaCroix and Jim Beyers. Interment was at he Conesville cemetery.

Name: NELLIE HONTS
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in ink; 7-6-68?)
Mrs. Nellie HONTS, 58, of Davenport, former Muscatine resident, died recently at Las Vegas. Born at Conesville, March 15, 1910, she had resided here many years. July 1, 1936 at New Era, she married Kermit HONTS. --- Survivors are one son, Gary HONTS, Las Vegas, Nev.; one daughter, Mrs. Edward WICKMAN, Davenport; one sister, Mrs. Ginnie CLINE, Denver, Colo.; five grandchildren. Preceding her in death was her husband. Funeral services will be Thursday at the Ralph J. Wittich funeral home, with burial at the Conesville cemetery. -------------(written in ink; 7-11-68) ------Funeral services for Mrs. Nellie HONTS were held today at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home. Rev. E. B. Meyer officiated. Pallbearers were Walter Lewis, Ray Toyne, Robert Strajack, and Jim Bayers (note that in Mr. HONTS obituary the last name was spelled Beyers). Burial was at Conesville cemetery.

Name: BESSIE HOOPES
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in ink; Oct 22, 1962)
Miss Bessie HOOPES, 89, died Sunday at the Hershey Convalescent home. Miss HOOPES was the first Secretary of the YWCA in Muscatine. She had spent many years in “Y” work, and as a Methodist missionary in the Carolinas. She was born Jan. 15, 1873, in Dallas county, Ia. Miss HOOPES had never married. She had made her home since 1939 at the Julia Elizabeth Home, Muscatine. There are no immediate survivors.--- The body is now at the Fairbanks chapel, where funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, Oct. 23. ---------- (written in ink; Tue. Oct. 23)---- Funeral services for Miss Bessie HOOPES were held today at the Fairbanks chapel. Rev. Edwin Frohardt officiated Pallbearers were Lindley B. HOOPES, Austin HOOPES, Wendell HOOPES, Ernest HOOPES, Fred HOOPES, and Clarence HOOPES. Interment was at Greenwood cemetery.

Name: CORNELIA L. HOOPES
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: “MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, June 28, 1954
Mrs. Cornelia L. HOOPES, 89, died Sunday a the Foster nursing home on West Third street. The daughter of Joshia C. and Phoeba CHAPMAN-HITCHCOCK, she was born in Lake township Feb. 25, 1865, and was a life-long resident of Muscatine county. --- She was married to John A. HOOPES Dec. 1897, at Muscatine. Mrs. HOOPES attended Valparaiso academy at Valparaiso, Ink., where she received training as a school teacher. She taught in Wilton township for a few years before going to Elgin, Ill., to continue her teaching work there. She was a teacher in schools in the Chicago vicinity for seven years.--- Surviving are three sons, Leslie W. HOOPES, Montebello, Calif., J. Wendell HOOPES, route 5, and Ernest W. HOOPES, Muscatine; a step-son, Clarence B. HOOPES, Muscatine; seven grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.--- Mrs. HOOPES was preceded in death by her husband on Dec. 13, 1928. Also preceding her in death were her parents, three sisters and a brother. --- Funeral services will be held at Wednesday in the chapel of the Fairbanks Home for Funerals. Burial will be in the High Prairie cemetery.

Name: FRED HOOPES
Submitted by: Natalie Munday
Dated Submitted: Monday, July 29, 2002 11:38 PM
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, April 1, 1982
Fred Hoopes------ Fred W. Hoopes, 77, Rt. 1, Box 82, Letts, died Wednesday evening [March 31, 1982] at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Services will be held Saturday at the Musserville United Methodist Church. Pastor Don Strauch will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation is at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home, where a memorial fund has been established. The son of Fred P. and Nellie Kendig Hoopes, he was born Nov. 11, 1904, in Muscatine. He was a life resident of this area. His marriage to Grace Gertenbach took place July 8, 1933, in Chicago, Ill. He was a member of the Musserville United Methodist Church and the Elks Lodge No. 304. Mr. Hoopes was a retired farmer and vegetable grower on the Muscatine Island. Survivors include his wife; three sons, John, James and Fred Robert, all of Muscatine; one daughter, Mrs. Charles (Sandra) Morse of Des Moines; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one sister, Mrs. Freeman McClelland of Cedar Rapids. One sister preceded him in death.

Name: WILLIAM J. HOOPES
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: “MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, July 20, 1957
William J. HOOPES, 50, of 1110 Halstead street, was dead on arrival at Muscatine General hospital about Friday after suffering a heart attack in a car on East Sixth street. Coroner Ralph Figg was advised of the death, but said there will be no inquest. --- Services will be held Tuesday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home. --- A son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank HOOPES, he was born in Muscatine on June 25, 1907. He spent his entire life here. Mr. HOOPES was employed at the Bedix Corp., Davenport. One sister, Mrs. Alfred FAAS, Downey, survives. His parents preceded him in death. --------- -----(written in pencil; July 82, 1957)----- Funeral services for William J. HOOPES were conducted today at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral home by the Rev. Stanley Kennedy of the Park Avenue Methodist church. Burial was at Greenwood cemetery. Pallbearers, all cousins of Mr. HOOPES, were Lindley, Austin, Wendall, Ernest, Clarence and Fred HOOPES. --- Mr. HOOPES was born June 25, 1907 a Ludington, Mich., a son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank HOOPES, and with the exception of three years in Europe had spent most of his life here. He was a graduate of St. Mathias high school in 1927. --- Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Alfred FASS of Downey, Calif., two aunts, Mrs. Anna PRICE and Mrs. Emma MERZ, both of Davenport, and two nephews.

Name: ALMA K. HOPKINS
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, Newspaper Date Unknown
Alma K. HOPKINS, 79, died Sunday at her home, 908 E. 9th St. Services are Wednesday at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home. The Rev. Don Kinyon of the Church of Christ will officiate. Pallbearers will be Randy HOPKINS, Jim LUDMAN, Ladd Foster, Larry Gossett, Gary Grey and Gene Schramm. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. --- Mrs. HOPKINS was born July 11, 1910 at Summit, Iowa, a daughter of Alfred C. and Mary SCHURSSLER-HOUVEANGLE. She had lived here her entire life. Her marriage to Cecil J. HOPKINS took place June 22, 1927 in Chicago. She retired in 1972 after 24 years employment at the Automatic Button Co. --- Survivors include one son, Darrell R., of Muscatine; two daughters, Mrs. Richard H. (Beverly M.) LUDMAN and Mrs. Lloyd C. (Ethel J.) LAW, both of Muscatine; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Jack (Freda) GEORGE, of California. --- She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband on Nov. 5, 1986, and two brothers.

Name: GUSTAV HORST
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; 9-51)
Gustav (Gust) HORST, 74, of 307 Cedar street, died today at Bellevue hospital. The son of Eugene and Pauline NEUHAUSER-HORST, he was born Jan. 28, 1876, in Germany. He had been a resident here for 30 years. --- He married Dorothy LORENZEN Oct. 12, 1906, at Butte, Mont. He was a cigar maker by trade. --- Surviving are two daughter, Mrs. Marguerite FLENSBORG, and Mrs. Violet RASSLER, both of Chicago; a brother, E. D. HORST, Muscatine; and three sisters, Mrs. Bertha SYWASSINK and Mrs. J. A. EISELE, both of Muscatine, and Mrs. I. J. BESTENLEHMER, Los Angeles, Calif.; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and five brothers. --- The body is at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral home where services are pending. --------------(written in pencil; Jan 14-51) Services for Gustav HORST will be held at Saturday------------Funeral Services for Gustav HORST were held Saturday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral home with the Rev. M. D. Kilver, pastor of the Grace Lutheran church, in charge. Flower attendants included Mrs. E. Carlisle, Mrs. C.Herrick and Mrs. R. Askam. Pallbearers were Charles Lindsey, Fred Thompson, William Tobias, George Ford, William Dwyer and Albert Froehner. Interment was in Greenwood cemetery.

Name: MISS S. L. HORTON
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: March 24, 2001
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, August 8, 1927, page 10
Miss S. L. Horton----Notice of the death of Miss S. L. Horton, former resident of Muscatine, at her home, Seabright, Calif., has been received here by her niece, Mrs. J. M. Brockaway, 2200 Maple Grove road. Miss Horton was born in Goshen, Grange county, New York, but came to Muscatine at an early age with her parents, early settlers here. She had made her home in California for the past 10 years. She was a member of Trinity Episcopal church in Muscatine. Accompanted by a niece, Miss Bertha C. Horton of Seabright and two nephews, J. Lisle Horton, Sheridan, Wyo., and Clarence O. Horton, Buffalo, Wyo., the body will arrive here Friday afternoon. Funeral services will be conducted from the chapel at Greenwood cemetery at 5 o'clock Friday afternoon. It is the request of the family that no flowers be sent.

Name: EVELYN E. HOTZ
Submitted by: jiwelsch
Date Submitted: Friday, January 7, 2005
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, December 15, 2004, page 5A
Evelyn Hotz----- GREELEY, Colo. -- Evelyn E. Hotz, 84, Greeley, formerly of West Liberty, died Sunday, Dec. 12, 2004, in Greeley. The Henderson-Barker Funeral Home, West Liberty, is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Hotz was born June 7, 1920, in Durant, the daughter of Ben and Emma Davis. She married William J. Hotz March 26, 1940. She and her husband farmed west of West Liberty near the South Prairie Grange for many years. Then later moved into West Liberty. She was a member of St Joseph's Altar and Rosary Society, and a 4-H leader. She was a loving and devoted wife; she dearly loved her family, grandkids, great-grandkids and friends. She also enjoyed travel, sewing, baking cakes, fishing, playing cards and cruises. In 1996, she moved to Greeley, where she was a member of St Mary's Catholic Church. Survivors include a daughter, Debra Dennert and husband Jim of Des Moines; a granddaughter, Molly Dennert of Des Moines; a grandson, Ben Dennert of Iowa City; a son, Dennis Hotz of Greeley; a daughter-in law, Judy Hotz, Greeley; granddaughter, Jody Willier and husband Barry Willier, granddaughters, Megan and Emily Willier and grandson, Logan Willier, all of Eaton, Colo., granddaughter, Jennifer Castleberry and husband Mel Castleberry, grandson, Kade Burke, and granddaughters, Brittany and Stephany Castleberry, all of Castle Rock, Colo., granddaughter, Jary Burke and husband Scott, grandsons, Kendrik and Tyler Burke, all of Colorado Springs, Colo. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents, a brother, Benjamin Davis; a sister, Betty (Davis) Schneckloth; and a granddaughter, Katherine Hotz. ------Submitters' Note: I'm no relation

Name: MARIE F. HOTZ
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Friday, August 26, 2005 10:33 AM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, January 31, 2005
Marie Hotz----- LONE TREE, Iowa - Marie F. Hotz, 79, Lone Tree, died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2005, at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, after an extended illness. Carol Kaalberg will officiate the services. Burial will be at the Lone Tree Cemetery. Mrs. Hotz was born Nov. 21, 1925, in Solon, the daughter of Matthew and Tillie Sonka Klouda. She married Raymond Louis Hotz Nov. 21, 1944, in Solon. She went to Stone Academy near Solon and attended Solon High School. She was a homemaker and helped out on the family farm. She was a member of St. Mary's Church, Lone Tree, and the Altar and Rosary Society. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and family, cooking, baking and working on the farm. Survivors include a son, Donald Hotz of Lone Tree; three daughters, Dorothy Lynn and husband Joseph of Iowa City, Darlene Stirling and husband Dennis of Humboldt and Donna Sessler and husband Allen of Waterloo; three grandchildren, Debra, Barbara and Joseph; five stepgrandchildren; a great-grandson, Nathan; 10 stepgreat-grandchildren; and a brother, Donald Klouda and wife Darlene of Solon. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Raymond; and a brother, Vernon. -----Submitters' Note: I'm not relation

Name: MRS. RICHARD HOUDEK
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; Aug 5, 1953)
Word has been received in Muscatine by Carl HOUDEK, that his aunt, Mrs. Richard HOUDEK, past 80, formerly of Muscatine, died Tuesday evening in Galesburg, Ill. Funeral services will be held Thursday in Galesburg and at graveside in Greenwood cemetery in Muscatine. --- Mrs. HOUDEK was preceded in death by her husband, who, with his brother, Charles, was in the restaurant business in Muscatine for several years. --- Survivors include four children, Glen HOUDEK of Sioux Falls, S. D., Ray and Paul HOUDEK of Kansas City, Mo., and Gertrude LANE of Galesburg; one sister, Mrs. Margaret MILLETT of Seattle, wash, and several grandchildren.

Name: MILTON J. HOUSE
Submitted by: Elva Tharp Clyne
Date Submitted: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 10:24 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, March, 1991
Milton J. House------- Moscow, Iowa - Services will be held Monday at the Lacock Funeral Home, Wilton, Iowa for Milton J. House, age 97, of Moscow. He died Friday, March 1, 1991 at the Simpson Memorial Home, West Liberty, IA. where he had been admitted earlier that same morning. Burial will be in the Moscow Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Sarah of Moscow, and his three daughters; Mrs Opal ( Fred ) Gruemmer, Durant; Mrs Alta ( William ) Buennig, Davenport and Mrs Ruby ( Alfred ) Webb of Newell, West Virginia. Milton " Milt " Jackson House was born November 30, 1893 at Downey, Iowa. The son of Thomas, Sr and Nellie May ( Comstock ) House. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister Edith ( Mrs Henry ) Klaes in 1944, and his two brothers, Nathan Jan. 20, 1969 and Thomas Jr. April 26, 1970. He was an Infantry soldier in World War 1 and served on the front line combat in France. He married Sarah Jane Collison July 9, 1919. He worked on the Rock Island railroad for some time and became the postmaster at Moscow in 1923. He and his wife owned and operated a General Merchandise and Feed Store in Moscow for nearly 50 years. He was also the town barber. He served as Grand Marshall during the Moscow Centennial celebration July of 1986. He enjoyed gardening, hunting and fishing. He was a member of the Moscow Fox Hunters Club and an active member of the Wilton American Legion. He will be greatly missed by many who have called him "friend".

Name: SARAH JANE HOUSE
Submitted by: Elva Tharp Clyne
Date Submitted: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 10:24 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, July 16, 2002
SARAH HOUSE------ Moscow, Iowa - Sarah Jane House, 103, Moscow, died Monday July 15, 2002 at her home. Services are Thursday at the Bentley Funeral Home, Wilton. THe Rev. Bruce Giese will officiate. Musical selections will be provided by organist Mabyn Fox and Vocalist David Fox. Pallbearers are Clare Sterner, Robert Buennig, Randy Gruemmer, Mick Gruemmer, Ron Shelangoski and Tom Kuster. Honorary pallbearers are Connie Shelangoski, Richard Webb, Craig Webb, Vicky Kuster and Peggy DeWitt. Burial will be at Moscow Cemetery, Moscow, Iowa. Mrs House was born May 10, 1899 in Rochester, the daughter of Frank and Harriet Osborn Collison. Shemarried Milton J. House July 11, 1919 in Riceville. He preceded her in death March 1, 1991. She and her husband "Milt " owned and operated the Moscow General Store, Post Office and Barber Shop. She loved pets, especially cats. Survivors include three daughters; Opal Gruemmer and husband Fred of Durant; Alta Buennig of Davenort and Ruby Webb of Newell, W. VA.; eight grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; nine great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, three brothers and six sisters.

Name: MRS. LILLIAN HOUSEMAN
Submitted by: Denise and Norma for the webmaster
Date Submitted: Saturday, March 18, 2006
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, February 14, 1973
MRS. LILLIAN HOUSEMAN, of 1112 Eighth St., Muscatine, died at 2:35 p.m. Tuesday at Muscatine General Hospital. Funeral services will be held Thursday at Fairbanks-Lamb Chapel, with Rev, J. Paul Stevens officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. A life resident of Muscatine county, she was a daughter of Joseph and Etta Mae Dicker Mockmore. Her marriage to Wilbert Houseman took place on May 20, 1946 at Iowa City. She was a member of the Otterbein United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Wilbert Houseman; a daughter, Mrs. Dorathia McKillip, Muscatine; three grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a brother, Howard Mockmore of Muscatine and a sister, Mrs. Howard Sharp of Cassville, Mo. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Name: UTTING HOUSEMAN
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; Dec. 29, 52)
Utting HOUSEMAN, aged 78 years, a lifelong resident of Muscatine county, died at his home, 303 East Second street today. The son of Utting and Rebecca TOYNE-HOUSEMAN, he was born in Lake Township on Feb. 26, 1874, and retired from farming several years ago. Several nieces and nephews survive. He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters and three brothers. Services will be at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral home Wednesday. ---------- (written in pencil; 1-5-1953) ---------- Funeral services for Utting HOUSEMAN were conducted Wednesday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral home. The Rev. James Sloan, pastor of the North Circuit of Methodist Churches, was in charge. The flower attendants were Miss Sandra Welsch and Mrs. Lyle Imhoff. Pallbearers included Lyle Imhoff, Omar Whitlow, Lloyd Whitlow, Cecil HOUSEMAN, John McGinnis and Ray HOUSEMAN. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery.

Name: MISS ALICE HOWARD
Submitted by: jiwelsch
Date Submitted: Wednesday, October 27, 2004 3:44 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, June 1, 1931, page 10
Miss Howard, 53, Dies at Institute Miss Alice Howard, 53, Lamar Colo., died at 11:15 a. m. Sunday at the Baker institute. She is survived by one brother, John A. Howard, Lamar. The body was sent to Lamar this afternoon by the Fairbanks Home for Funerals.----- Note from submitter: I'm no relation but I thought it might be of interest.

Name: ALVA HOWARD
Submitted by: jiwelsch
Date Submitted: Tuesday, February 5, 2002 8:56 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, February, 1960
Alva Howard 74, of 1407 Nebraska street, died at 9:55 p. m. Wednesday at the Hershey convalescent home after an extended illness. Mr. Howard was born July 8, 1885 at Rock Island Illinois, the son of Birl and Emma Dimmick Howard. He had been a resident of Muscatine for the past 37 years. Mr. Howard was first married to Mary Ann Hayes and later to Ida Boden. Both of these wifes preceded him in death. He was married Oct. 7, 1945 at Muscatine to Lydia M. Forbes. He was of the Methodist faith. He is survived by his wife Lydia Howard at home, four sons Omer S. Howard, Lorence E. Howard, Wesley A. Howard and Kenneth W. Howard all of Muscatine; two daughters, Mrs. W. R. Estabrook of Muscatine, and Mrs. Floyd Lessman of Rock Island; 23 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, two sisters, and his first two wifes. Funeral services will be held at Saturday at the George Wittich Funeral home, with Rev. Guy Hunting in charge. Burial will be at Illinois City. Notes from June Brewer Welsch: he died Feb. 17, 1960. --------"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, February 22, 1960, page 7------- Funeral services for Alva Howard, 74, were held Saturday at the George M. Wittich funeral home Rev. Guy Hunting officiated at the last rites. Mrs. George Holliday was the organist and Mr. and Mrs. Raynard James provided vocal music. Flower attendants were Diane Howard, Thelma Hidlebaugh, Nancy Wyers, and Phyllis Noble. Pallbearers were LeRoy Howard, Kenneth W. Howard, William Kruse, Donald Howard, Thomas Howard and Ivan Estabrook. Burial was at Illinois City. Mr. Howard died Wednesday at the Hershey Convalescent Home.

Name: BETTY HOWARD
Submitted by: jiwelsch
Date Submitted: Tuesday, February 5, 2002 8:01 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, May 11, 1990, page 4
Betty Howard--------- Betty Marie Howard, 66, of 102 Fitzimmons St., P. O. Box 127, Fruitland, died at Muscatine General Hospital. Services will be Monday at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home. The Rev. Manzel Berlin of the South United Methodist Parish will officiate. Gloria Shoultz will be organist. Pallbearers will be Steven, Robbie, Jamie, Richard and Douglas Howard. Burial will be at the Illinois City Cemetery at Illinois City. Memorials may be made to the Kidney Foundation. Mrs. Howard was born Aug. 29, 1923 in Muscatine, a daughter of Howard and Mary Holliday Hidlebaugh. She was a life resident of the area. She was united in marriage to Kenneth W. Howard Sr. on May 29, 1940 in Muscatine. She was a member of the Island Methodist Church and the Ladies of the Moose. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband Kenneth, three sons, Kenneth W. Jr. of Fruitland, Gary D. of Ainsworth and Carroll L. of Wilton, seven grandchildren one great grandchild and one sister Mrs. Duane (Helen) Tomlin of Florida.

Name: BETTY J. HOWARD
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, Newspaper Date Unknown
MUSCATINE - Betty J. HOWARD, 72 died Saturday, Oct. 9, 1999, at Unity Hospital. Services will be Wednesday at Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. Rev. Sharon Phillips will officiate. Pallbearers will be Steve Truitt, Larry Truitt, Tim Truitt, John Marston, Robert Osborn, Chris HEIGHTCHEW. Honorary pallbearers will be Mathew HOWARD, Tina HEIGHTCHEW-HOWARD, Robert Stanbro, Carl Shoultz. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Muscatine. --- Mrs. HOWARD was born on June 24, 1927, in Louisa County, the daughter of John and Dora SMOKE-WINCE. She was united in marriage to James E. HOWARD on Dec. 15, 1945, in Muscatine. She worked at the Galley Restaurant and at Nielsen Clearing House. --- Survivors include one son, James E. HOWARD, Jr. of Muscatine; one daughter, Shelby HOWARD of Muscatine; two grandchildren and one great granddaughter; three brothers, William WINCE of Muscatine, Sam WINCE of Davenport, and Charles WINCE of Bettendorf; two sisters Sharon AIDE of Lexington, S.C., and Ginny BERRY of Las Vegas, Nev.; a special friend, LaVerne Youngbear. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband in 1968, one brothers, and one sister.

Name: DAVID R. HOWARD
Submitted by: jiwelsch
Date Submitted: Tuesday, February 5, 2002 7:54 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, February 23, 1998
David Howard----- Muscatine--David R. Howard 42, died Sunday evening, Feb. 22, 1998 at his home at the Ripley Trailer Court. Graveside services will be Tuesday at the Muscatine Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Philip Sherwood of Fruitland Baptist Church will officiate. Pallbearers will be Shawn Kerr, Steve Day, Doug Lindner, Ellis Adams, Steve Howard, Don Howard Jr. Visitation will be Tuesday at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the David Howard Memorial Fund. Mr. Howard was born Oct. 9, 1955, in Muscatine, a son of Donald L. and Janet Marshall Howard. He was a life resident of the area. As an outdoorsman, he was a avid hunter and fisherman. Survivors include a daughter Mrs. Ellis (Rachel) Adams of Muscatine; two grandchildren, his mother Janet Howard and stepfather, Herbert Howard of Muscatine, two brothers Donald Howard Jr. of Letts, and Steven and Laurie Howard of Muscatine, two sisters Kristy Kerr of Muscatine, and Mrs. Doug (Lori) Lindner of Vinton, and a special friend Cindy Fowlie of Muscatine. He was preceded in death by his father, one sister Linda and two brothers Roger and James.

Name: DONALD LAURENCE HOWARD SR.
Submitted by: jiwelsch
Date Submitted: Friday, February 8, 2002 9:55 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, July, 1994
Donald Laurence Howard Sr. died early Monday afternoon July 11, 1994 at his home in rural Letts. Services will be Wednesday at the Geo. M. Wittich Lewis funeral home. The Rev. Ealter Vesterfelt, with the Hillcrest Baptist Church will officiate. Pallbearers will be James Marshall, Edward Marshall, Ronald Marshall, Herbert Marshall, Richard Ludman and Steve Morford. Burial will be at the Muscatine Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Howard was born Sept. 11, 1929, in Muscatine, a son of Lorence and Thelma Martin Howard. He was a life resident of the area. He married Janet Marshall on Dec. 21, 1949, in Iowa City. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean conflict. He had retired in 1992 following 39 years of employment at Thatcher Tubes. Survivors include his wife Janet; three sons Don Howard Jr. of Letts, Steven Howard and his fiancee Laurie Wiegand and David Howard all of Muscatine, two daughters, Kristy Kerr of Muscatine and Lori Lindner and her husband Doug of Vinton, seven grandchildren Kearce Lindner of Vinton, Shawn and Cami Kerr of Muscatine, Mitcheal Howard and his wife Deja of Rochester, Rachel Howard of Muscatine, Karac and Jaielynn Kirby of Muscatine, two great grandchildren Robert and Caitlin Howard, his mother in-law Iota Marshall of Letts, one brother Dennis Howard and his wife Judy of Jacksonville Florida, and one sister Diane Howe and Steve Morford of Muscatine. He was preceded in death by his parents two sons Roger and James and one daughter Linda Blackenship.

Name: JAMES DENNIS HOWARD
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Wednesday, December 1, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, April 12, 1969, page 8
James Dennis Howard, newly-born infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Howard, Grandview, died at 2:50 p.m. Friday at University hospitals, Iowa City. He was born 12:41 Friday at Muscatine General hospital, son of Donald L. and Janet (Marshall) Howard. He is survived by his parents; three brothers, Donald, Jr., 18, Steven, 14, and David, 13, three sisters Linda, 19, Kristy, 16 and Lori 5; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lorence Howard; and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Marshall, all of Muscatine. A brother, Roger, preceded James Dennis Howard in death last May. Funeral services were held today at graveside Memorial Park Cemetery, Muscatine, with Rev. Walter Vesterfelt, pastor of Grandview Community Church, officiating. Riley Funeral home made arrangements.

Name: JANET MARIE HOWARD
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date submitted: Oct. 17, 2007
Source of Obituary: “THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, September, 22, 2007
Janet Marie Howard, 75, of Muscatine, died Friday, Sept. 21, 2007, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Services will be Wednesday, Sept. 26, Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Home for Funeral and Cremation Services. The Rev. John Brown of Fruitland Baptist will officiate services. Burial will be held at Muscatine Memorial Park Cemetery.---Mrs. Howard was born June 5, 1932, the daughter of Robert and Iota (Troxel) Marshall.She married Donald Howard, Sr. in Iowa City, Iowa, on Dec. 21, 1948. She later married Herbert Howard on Aug. 23, 1997, in Fruitland.--- She will be deeply missed by her husband, Herbert; her children, Donald Howard Jr. of Letts, Kristy (Howard) Kerr of Muscatine, Steven Howard and his wife, Laurie, of Davenport and Lori (Howard) Lindner and her husband, Doug, of Solon; her step-daughter, Trina Lemaster and her husband, John of Belle Plaine; two brothers, James Marshall and his wife, Pat of Muscatine, and Ron Marshall and his wife, Kathy, of Ankeny; one sister Sherry Baumgartner and her husband, Cecil, of California; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Donald; three sons, David, Roger and James; one daughter, Linda Blankenship, and two brothers, Ed Marshall and Robert Marshall, Jr.

Name: JOHN HOWARD
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, September 22, 2003 3:38 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, May 25, 1936
Howard Child Dies of Brief Illness at Home in Drury---- John Howard, five day old son of Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Howard, Drury township, Rock Island county, died at the home at 8:50 p.m. Sunday. The child was born May 18, 1936. Surviving are the parents, a sister, Delores and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Howard of Drury township and Mr. and Mrs. Will Hayes, of Little Falls, Minn. Funeral rites will be held at the home Tuesday with the Rev. Caleb Larson of the Illinois City Methodist Episcopal church, in charge. Burial will be at Illinois City. The George M. Wittich Funeral home is in charge or arrangements.

Name: LORENCE HOWARD
Submitted by: jiwelsch
Date Submitted: Tuesday, February 5, 2002 7:45 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, May 3, 1989, page 12
Lorence Edward "Whitey" Howard, 79, 1810 Mulberry Ave., died late Wednesday afternoon at the Muscatine Care Center. Services are Saturday at the Geo. M. Wittich Lewis Funeral Home. The Rev. James Trosen of the Faith United Church of Christ will officiate. Pat Dilts will be organist. Pallbearers will be Herbert, Carroll, Robert Wayne and Robert Howard, and Ivan Estabrook. Burial will be at the Illinois City Cemetery, Illinois City, Illinois. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Mr. Howard was born May 6, 1909 in Rock Island, a son of Alva and Mary Hayes Howard. On Feb. 29, 1929 he married Thelma Martin in Muscatine. She died in 1972. His marriage to Helen Criger Martin took place Dec. 11, 1974 in Muscatine. He had retired from Roach and Musser Door factory after 30 years of employment there. He was a Army Veteran of World War II having served in England, France and Germany. He was a member of the VFW. Survivors include his wife Helen two sons Donald of Letts and Dennis of Wilton Iowa, a stepson Ron Martin of Muscatine, a daughter Diane Howe of Muscatine, 10 grandchildren, six great grandchildren, six step grandchildren; five step great grandchildren; two brothers Wesley and Kenneth both of Muscatine and a sister Laura Lessman of Moline. His parents one brother, one sister, and three grandchildren also precede him in death.

Name: MARY ANN HOWARD
Submitted by: jiwelsch
Date Submitted: Friday, February 8, 2002 9:55 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, June 26, 1935
Death Summons Mary Howard, 48 --------------------- Former Resident of Drury Township, Illinois, Dies At Hospital Here -------------- Mary Ann Howard 48, 1408 Nebraska street, died at Hershey hospital at 11:50 p. m. Tuesday after an illness since March 31 of this year with a complication of ailments. She was born Sept. 12, 1886 in Kansas, residing in Drury township before coming to Muscatine 12 years ago, she was married to Alva W. Howard on July 22, 1902 at Rock Island. Mrs. Howard was a member of the Pine Bluff Methodist Episcopal church. Surviving are her husband; six children Florence Estabrook, Lorence Howard both of Muscatine, Wesly and Omar Howard of Illinois, Laura Lessman of Rock Island and Kenneth Howard at home, three brothers John, Daniel, and Wilson Hayes all of Muscatine, three sisters Bessie Dougherty and Mattie Johnson both of Muscatine, and Fannie Hatton of Detroit Michigan, seven grandchildren. One brother preceded her in death. The body is at the Hoffman Funeral home where it will remain until funeral services to be conducted Friday and at the Illinois City Methodist Episcopal church by the pastor, the Rev. Caleb Larson. Burial will be in the Illinois City cemetery.----- Taken from the Muscatine Journal June 29, 1935------ Mrs. Mary Howard, Service Conducted----- Last rites for Mary Ann Howard, 1408 Nebraska street, who died at Hershey hospital Tuesday were conducted at the Hoffman Funeral home Friday and at the Illinois City Methodist Episcopal church by the Rev. Caleb Larson, pastor. Burial was in the Illinois City cemetery. Pallbearers were Raymond Daughtery, Arthur Hayes, Arthur Walker, Chester Howard, Walter Weierhauser and Lysle Colberg, flower attendants were Marie Rans, Lydia Snider, Mrs. Ora Predmore, Lottie Thomas and Caroline Estabrook. The Rev. and Mrs. Larson were the soloists accompanied by Mrs. Omer Keller.

Name: MAYNARD HOWARD
Submitted by: jiwelsch
Date Submitted: Tuesday, February 5, 2002 8:41 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, August 6, 1987, page 4
Maynard Howard-------- Maynard C. Howard 84, 1119 E. 2nd St., died at his home today. Services are Saturday at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home. The Rev. David Hotelling will officiate. Pat Dilts is organist. Pallbearers are Melvin Howard, Edwin Hayes, Richard Howard, Charles Howard, Steve Howard and Bob McCleary. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Hillcrest Baptist Church. Mr. Howard was born Sept. 7, 1902 in Buffalo Prairie Township, Illinois, a son of Charles and Della Downey Howard. He was united in marriage on Oct. 11, 1927 at Muscatine to Violet Hayes. He was a member of the Hillcrest Baptist Church, the Farm Bureau and was past president of the Drury Drainage Telephone Line. He had farmed until his retirement in 1971. Survivors include his wife and two sisters Mrs. David (Mildred) McCleary and Mrs. Raymond (Florence) Otto both of Muscatine. He was preceded in death by one daughter, one son, and one brother.

Name: OMER HOWARD
Submitted by: jiwelsch
Date Submitted: Tuesday, February 5, 2002 8:48 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, November 1, 1982, page 4
Omer Howard---------- Omer S. Howard, 76, 1411 Nebraska St., died Saturday at Muscatine General Hospital. Services will be held Tuesday at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home. The Rev. Gerald Hewes, pastor of the Foursquare Church will officiate. Burial will be in Illinois City, IL. The son of Alva and Mary Hayes Howard, he was born May 28 1906 in Drury Township, Rock Island County, IL. He had lived most of his life in Muscatine area. His first marriage to Esther Freese took place in 1925. He later married Dorothy Weikert on Feb. 3, 1945 in Rock Island. Survivors include his wife; two sons LeRoy Howard of Alabama and Jerry O. Howard of Muscatine; seven daughters Mrs. John (Thelma) Hidlebaugh, Mrs. Guy (Ruth) Yerington, Mrs. Harold (Mariam) Neff, Mrs. James (Phyliss) Noble and Mary Willet all of Muscatine, Mrs. Leelon (Gloria) Cory of California and Mrs. David (Sharon) Four of Wilton; 25 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, three brothers Lorence and Wesley both of Muscatine, and Kenneth of Fruitland; two sisters Mrs. Florence Estabrook of Muscatine and Mrs. Laura Lessman of Rock Island Illinois. He was preceded in death by his first wife, one granddaughter and a great- grandson.

Name: MRS. SARAH ELLA HOWARD
Submitted by: jiwelsch
Date Submitted: Monday, September 1, 2003 9:48 AM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, March 15, 1938
Mrs. Howard, 64, Native of Drury Township, Called -------------- Mrs. Sarah Ella Howard, 64, of 1005 Nebraska street, died at her home at 8:25 p.m. Monday after an illness of one week with complications. Mrs. Howard was born in Drury township, Rock Island county, April 25, 1873, residing in that community until 11 years ago when she moved to Muscatine. She was married to James H. Howard on Dec. 28, 1892 at Muscatine. Mrs. Howard attended the Illinois City Methodist Episcopal church. Surviving are her husband and the following children; Stella Bartlett of Muscatine; Chester Howard of Muscatine, Forrest Howard of Detroit, Mich., Lettie Newcomb of Muscatine; Russell Howard and Dorothy Colberg of this city. Three children and three grandchildren preceded her in death. Two brothers and two sisters also survive, Albert Cunningham of Howard County, Iowa, Martin Cunningham of Muscatine; Roxie Davidson of Muscatine and Effie Taylor of Howard county, Eighteen grandchildren also survive. The body is at the Hoffman Funeral home and rites will be held there Thursday followed by services at the Illinois City Methodist Episcopal church, the Rev. Caleb Larson of the Grandview Community church and the Rev. H. D. Simmons of Illinois will be in charge. Burial will be in the Illinois City cemetery. The body will remain at the funeral home.

Name: MRS. THELMA B. HOWARD
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Wednesday, December 1, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, December 12, 1972, page 12
Mrs. Thelma B. Howard, 61, 1412 Nebraska St., died at 5 a.m. today at her home from a heart ailment after an illness of several months. Funeral services will be held Thursday at the Geo. M. Wittich funeral home. Burial will be in the Illinois City cemetery. Born Sept. 12, 1911, at Rock Island, Thelma Martin was the daughter of William and Effie Taylor Martin. She had lived in Muscatine most of her life. Thelma Martin married Lorence E. Howard Feb. 23, 1928 at Muscatine. She attended the Musserville United Methodist church. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Donald, Grandview; Dennis, Virginia Beach, Virginia; a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Diane) Howe, Muscatine; ten grandchildren and one great grandchild. Also, three brothers, Estel Martin, Willard Martin and Carroll Martin, Muscatine; and four sisters, Mrs. Victor (Inez) Boyce, Muscatine; Mrs. Bert (Beulah) Gibbs, Texas; Mrs. Lucille Rursch, Clinton; Mrs. William (Ellen) Martin, Muscatine. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, one sister and two grandchildren.

Name: VICKIE HOWARD
Submitted by: jiwelsch
Date Submitted: Tuesday, February 5, 2002 8:23 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, October 7, 1997
Vickie Howard--------- Fruitland - Vickie Lee Howard, 47, of 105 Center St., Fruitland, died Monday afternoon Oct. 6, 1997, at the Burlington Medical Center in Burlington. Services will be Thursday at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Dye will officiate. Pallbearers will be Mitch Elliott, Eric Warner, Bill Petty, Rick Richardson, John Richardson and Steve Howard. Burial will be at the Grandview Cemetery in Grandview. Memorials may be made to the Vickie Lee Howard Memorial Fund. Mrs. Howard was born Jan. 21, 1950 in Muscatine, a daughter of Maynard Lawrence and Ruby Luella Moots Krueger. She was a life resident of the area. She married Kenneth Howard on Feb. 8, 1972, in Rock Island, Illinois. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Burlington. She collected dolls, and loved children, especially her own grandchildren. She loved everyone she met and they loved her in return. Survivors include her husband Kenneth two sons, Douglas Howard of Fruitland, Richard and his wife Teresa Howard of Danville Illinois, three grandchildren Brittney Kay, Danielle Jo, and Traven Wayne, three sisters, Bonnie Kerr and Grace Wagg both of Mediapolis and Judy Connolly of Wapello. She was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother.

Name: VIOLET HOWARD
Submitted by: jiwelsch
Date Submitted: Tuesday, February 5, 2002 8:11 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, August 23, 1989, page 4
Violet E. Howard, 86, 1119 E. 2nd St. died Thursday evening at Lutheran Homes. Services will be Friday at the Geo. M. Wittich Lewis Funeral Home. The Rev. David Hotelling of the Hillcrest Baptist Church will officiate. Pat Dilts will be organist, Pallbearers will be Steven, Ricky, Richard and Charles Howard and Edward and Lloyd Hayes. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Hillcrest Baptist Church. The former Violet Hayes was born May 4, 1903 at Little Falls Minn. She had lived in Rock Island County, Illinois for most of her life. She married Maynard Howard on Oct. 11, 1928 in Muscatine. The couple had farmed in Rock Island County prior to retiring and moving to Muscatine. She was a member of the Hillcrest Baptist Church. Her only survivors are nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1970, a daughter and a infant son.

Name: A. D. R. HOWE
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, (written in ink; 25 Oct 1955)
A. D. R. HOWE, 88, who for many years was a contractor and builder in Muscatine, died today at his home, 1700 Orange street. The body is at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home, where services are pending. --- Born Sept. 17, 1867, in Rimersburg, Clarion county, Pennsylvania, he came to Muscatine with his parents, J. E. and Myra HOWE, in 1873. He attended the public schools in Muscatine and for about four years worked at the carpenter trade at LaConner, Wash. He married Laura Belle MASTERS on Sept. 24, 1890, at Dalkena, Wash. She died in December of 1917 at Muscatine. His marriage to Bertha GOBBLE took place here on June 6, 1926. Her death occurred in 1946. --- Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Curtis GOSMA, Brookston, Ind., and Mrs. Dorothy DAUT, Manhattan Beach, Calif.; on son, Walter HOWE, Muscatine; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Gladys BLOOM, and three brothers preceded him in death.

Name: MRS. ELMIRA HOWE
Submitted by: Norma Rogers for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: October 3, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, April 6, 1911, page 5
ELMIRA HOWE---- SUDDEN DEATH OF PROMINENT WOMAN ------------ HEART FAILURE CAUSES DEATH OF MRS. J. E. HOWE ------------ Is Stricken With Fatal Attack Shortly After 3 O'clock This Morning And End Comes Soon ------------ Many Muscatine people were shocked this morning to hear of the announcement of the death of Mrs. J. E. Howe, which occurred at the family residence at an early hour today. Her death was very sudden and was due to heart failure. Several weeks ago she was ill, but she had seemingly recovered and yesterday took an active part in making the annual sale of the Methodist ladies a success. She was at the Hershey building until the evening and while somewhat fatigued when she returned to her home, her condition was not such as to give any premonition of the untimely close of the useful life. Mrs. Howe was stricken with the fatal attack of heart failure shortly after three o'clock this morning, and passed away about twenty minutes later. The members of the household were greatly shocked with the realization of the loss which they had sustained. Mrs. Howe was very prominently known in this city and her death is the matter of the deepest regret to all those who knew her. The family is greatly bereaved because of the unexpected and sudden loss. Mrs. Howe enjoyed the highest esteen and respect of a large acquaintanceship and well merited it. Miss Elmira Hurlbut was born in Armstrong county, Pennsylvania, on February 18, 1848, and forty-seven years ago she was united in marriage in Clarion county, Pennsylvania, to J. E. Howe. Ten years later they moved to Muscatine and since that time have enjoyed an enviable position in the community. Mrs.Howe is survived by three sons, Edward Herbert Howe, of Jackson, Miss.; A. D. Rolland Howe, of Muscatine, and Dr. George Howe also of this city, together with her husband. One son, Jared Howe, died fifteen years ago. Mrs. Howe was a faithful member of the First Methodist church and was prominent in several of the societies of that church. She has been very active in the Ladies' Aid society and took a deep interest in the Sunday school department being assistant superintendent. She was also a member of both the home and foreign missionary societies. She was also included in the membership of the Shades Reading Circle and the Kensington club. No Funeral arrangements have been made as yet.------- MRS. J. E. HOWE LAID TO REST ------------ Last Sad Rites Performed Over Remains of Mrs. J. E. Howe This Afternoon ------------ Rev.L. M. Grigsby conducted the funeral services over the remains of Mrs. J. E. Howe at 2 o'clock this afternoon, the services taking place at the residence. Those acting as pallbearers were : P. W. Francis, W. E. Downer, Julius Schmidt, Dr. H. F. Lange, Dr. L. Reppert and Charles Ruthenberg. Interment was made in Greenwood.

Name: FANNIE HOWE
Submitted by: Phyllis Hazen
Date Submitted: July 5, 2008
Source of obituary: “MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, January 1941
Funeral services for Mrs. Fannie HOWE, 81, pioneer Nichols resident who died Saturday at Bellevue hospital, Muscatine, will be held Tuesday at the Nichols Methodist Church, with burial in the Nichols Cemetery. --- Miss Fannie Nodine was born Feb 3, 1859, at Huntsville, Conn., and was married to James Nelson Hillyer on July 21, 1878 at Conesville. Five children were born to this union, of whom four survive; James H. and John A. Hillyer, of Nichols, Irving W. Hillyer, of Muscatine and Grace M. Renshaw, of Canaan, Conn. One daughter, Harriet F. Smith, preceded her in death. Mr. Hillyer died on July 24, 1914, and she was married on Sept. 18, 1915 to Lymann E. Howe, at FallsVillage, Conn. He died 14 years ago.--- In addition to the children, 17 grandchildren and two great grandchildren also survive. Mrs. Howe came to Iowa at the age of 16 and lived here since that time, with the exception of 11 years in Connecticut.------------------ Submitter’s Note: Correct spelling is Lyman. Fannie died on January 18th, 1941.

Name: ALICE HOWELL
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; 7-22-59)
Funeral services are pending for Mrs. Alice HOWELL, 78, who died Wednesday at Muscatine General hospital. Her home address was Dillon Apartments, Muscatine. --- She was born June 24, 1881 in Henry County to Loretta MOOREHEAD UMBANHOWAR and Samuel UMBANHOWAR, and lived here most of her life. She married Ira Paul HOWELL June 18, 1938, at Clinton. She was previously married to Frank MILLHONE and Joe GRIMES. --- Survivors include Cecil A. MILLHONE of Fort Collins, Colo., a son; Mrs. Basel BEATLES of the Quad Cities, a sister; several nieces and nephews, four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Her parents, one brother, one sister, and her husbands preceded her in death. ------------- written in pencil; 7-27-59)---Funeral services for Mrs. Alice HOWELL were conducted Monday at the George M. Wittich Funeral Home by the Rev. Guy Hunting. Burial was at Greenwood cemetery. Pallbearers were John Downey, Floyd Streitler, Louis Stegner, Floyd UN(M)BANHOWAR, Ira Rausch and Walter Breedlove.

Name: ELEANOR HOWELL
Submitted by: Norma Rogers for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: October 3, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, April 10, 1911, page 2
ELEANOR HOWELL------ MISS HOWELL DIES AT LADIES HOME ------------ DEATH OF WELL KNOWN WOMAN WAS QUITE SUDDEN ------------ Former Music Teacher Who Has Resided Here For Many Years Died Sunday Afternoon ------------ Miss Eleanor Howell, a well known inmate of the Old Ladies home, passed away at 3:30 o'clock on Sunday afternoon at the institution on Mulberry avenue. Her death was caused by asthma and was quite sudden. The woman was able to be about on Saturday and in the afternoon made a visit to the city. During the evening she became ill and yesterday her condition became rapidly worse. Miss Howell has resided at the home for almost five years. She has made her home in Muscatine for many years, and was for a considerable time a music teacher in the city, and she also sang in several of the local churches. Her only surviving relative is a nephew at Elgin, Illinois.

Name: LOUISE KATHERINE HOYT
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Funeral Card
In Loving Memory of Louise Katherine HOYT. Born November 18, 1913. Died September 19, 1999. Daughter Of Herman and Marie TIETJE-RICHTERS. Married to Gerald M. HOYT on March 5, 1934. Mother to Janice (Steve) PLOWMAN and Gary HOYT who died in infancy. Services were held Wednesday, September 22, 199 at Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home. Rev. Paul Ostrem, officiated. Pallbearers were Mike Peterson, Mindy May, Bill Peiffer, Jerry Henning, Richard Furnas, Gary Peterson and Tom Ruefer. Burial was made in Greenwood Cemetery.

Name: MRS. CARRIE HUBACHER
Submitted by: Webmaster for someone else
Date Submitted: Thursday, May 29, 2003
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, March 11, 1952, page 12
Mrs. Hubacher, 89 Taken by Death; Rites Wednesday---- Mrs. Carrie Hubacher, 89, of 1220 Logan street, died at 5:20 p.m., Monday at Bellevue hospital. The daughter of Constantine and Elizabeth Gettert Hinkel, she was born March 8, 1863 in Muscatine and had been a life resident of this city. She was married June 6, 1888 to Charles H. Hubacher. Survivors include her husband; one son, Robert; one daughter, Mrs. Helen Cyra; one sister, Mrs. Cora McCoy; one grandchild and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, four brothers, and two grandsons who were killed in action during the Second World War. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral home. Dr. Joseph M. Kennedy, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, will be in charge. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery.-----"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, March 12, 1952, page 12.---- Funeral Rites----- MRS. HUBACHER----- Funeral services for Mrs. Carrie Hubacher, who died Monday, were conducted by Dr. J. M. Kennedy of the Presbyterian church today at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral home. Burial was at Greenwood cemetery. Pallbearers were Nathan Hoefflin, Fred Klein, Clifford Reinsager, George Pilgrim, Fred Brandau and Frank Hathaway. Mrs. George Holliday was organist at the service.

Name: CHARLES H. HUBACHER
Submitted by: Webmaster for someone else
Date Submitted: Thursday, May 29, 2003
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, April 11, 1955, page 10
C. H. Hubacher Services To Be Held Today---- Funeral services are planned Tuesday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home for Charles H. Hubacher, 91, life resident of Muscatine, whose death occurred at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the Grigg Nursing Home. The Rev. James Webster, pastor of the First Baptist church will have charge. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery. Mr. Hubacher was born July 21, 1863, at Muscatine, the son of John and Clara Miller Hubacher. His marriage to Carrie Hinkel took place here on June 6, 1888. Surviving are one son, Robert Hubacher; one daughter, Mrs. Helen Cyra; one granddaughter and three great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his wife who died in 1952, and two grandsons killed in action in World War II. --------"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, April 12, 1955, page 2---- Funeral Rites--- CHARLES H. HUBACHER----Services were held this afternoon at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home for Charles H. Hubacher, 91, whose death occurred Sunday at the Griggs Nursing Home. The Rev. James Webster, pastor of the First Baptist church, officiated. Mrs. Floyd Scott was organist. Pallbearers were Fred Klein, Clifford Reinsager, Glenn Axel, Nathan Hoefflin, Frank Hathaway and Louis Faulhaber. Burial was at Greenwood cemetery.

Name: FRANK Y. HUBBARD
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; Dec. 15, 1959)
Last rites will be held Tuesday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home for Frank Y. HUBBARD, 79, who died Saturday at Hershey hospital. --- Mr. HUBBARD was born June 11, 1883, in Muscatine, and he was a life resident of this community. He resided at 1212 New Hampshire street. His marriage to Phoenie R. RAINBOW took place June 11, 1896, in Muscatine. He had been employed as a rural mail carrier for a number of years. --- Survivors include four sons, Harold O., Frank L., Orville G and Robert A., of Muscatine; two daughters, Mrs. John TIEDEMANN of Muscatine and Mrs. Wesley SMITH, Sr., of Columbus Junction; 18 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents, wife, two daughters and one brother.--------- (written in pencil; Dec. 17 - 52)------ Last rites were held Tuesday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral home for Frank Y. HUBBARD. The Rev. Ralph Johnson, pastor of the Musserville Methodist church, was in charge. Flower attendants were Mrs. George Holzhauer, Mrs. Max Crumly and Mrs. Raymond Rexroth. Pallbearers included Clifford Martin, Paul Hawk, Merle Ruckles, Howard Kiel, Vern Curry and Richard Rueckert. Burial Was in Greenwood cemetery.

Name: JOE HUBBARD
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, Newspaper Date Unknown
Funeral services for Joe HUBBARD, well-known Muscatine county farmer, will be held Tuesday at St. Mathias church with the Rev. J. J. Welsh officiating. The body is at the Riley Funeral home. Burial will be in St. Mary’s cemetery. --- Mr. HUBBARD died Saturday afternoon at Bellevue Hospital. He was born in Muscatine June 30, 1871, and for many years operated a farm west of Muscatine on highway No. 22, there are no immediate survivors. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by several brothers and a sister.

Name: MAY HUBBARD
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; July 16, 1954)
Columbus Junction - A Requiem Mass will be celebrated Monday in St. Joseph’s Catholic church for Mrs. May HUBBARD, 77, whose death occurred Thursday at her home. Burial will be in St. Mary’s cemetery at Muscatine. The body is at the Stephens Funeral home. --- The former May PENCE was born Dec. 21, 1876, in Atlantic, Ia., and was graduated from the Columbus Junction high school. She first was married to Benjamin CRANOR and later married Dr. Frank HUBBARD, who died in 1947. --- Surviving are a son, Benjamin CRANOR, Chicago; three grandchildren; a brother, Dr. J. W. PENCE, Columbus Junction, and a sister, Mrs. Maud WAGNER, Columbus Junction.

Name: SHIRLEY R. HUBBLE
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, Newspaper Date Unknown
Shirley R. HUBBLE, 76, died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 1999, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City. Services will Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Bishop Dan Laughead will officiate. Pallbearers will be her grandchildren. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. --- Mrs. HUBBLE was born on June 5, 1923, in Muscatine, the daughter of Raymond A. and Lila C. ROSENMUND-WINTERMUTE. She married Clyde W. HUBBLE in 1947, in Iowa City. --- She grew up working for her parents at WINTERMUTE’s Ice Cream Store. She and her husband owned and operated HUBBLE’s from 1949 until 1998. She served on the Board of Directors for the Muscatine Welfare Association, and was a former Board Member for the Muscatine Chapter of the American Red Cross. --- Survivors include her husband, Clyde Hubble of Muscatine; three sons, Charles “Chuck” HUBBLE of Tipton, Jon C. HUBBLE of Woodland, Calif., and Andrew Mack HUBBLE of Littleton , Colorado; one daughter, Cheryl Dickinson of Jacksonville Beach, Florida; 16 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and four great great-grandchildren. --- She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Warren WINTERMUTE.

Name: DANIEL HUBER
Submitted by: Denise and Norma
Date Submitted: Tuesday, November 9, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL," Muscatine, Iowa, September 29, 1945
DANIEL HUBER-------Solemn requiem mass was celebrated Saturday at St. Mary's church for Daniel Huber, whose sudden death occurred Wednesday morning at his home on Rural Route No. 4, by the Rev. Father Henry Sendbuchler. Interment was made in St. Mary's cemetery. Accolytes were Frank Pallischeck, Gerald Cunningham, Richard Rininsland and Henry Unkel. The St. Mary's high school choir sang to mass with Sister Mary Vera as the accompanist. Casket bearers were Frank Harper, William and Lawrence King, Albert and John Noll and John Baker. The Riley-Meyers Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Name: EDWARD J. HUBER
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; Dec 21, 1951)
Edward J. HUBER Dies Suddenly While at Church --- Edward J. HUBER, aged 67 years, died suddenly of a heart attack whole attending services at St. Mary’s church Sunday. Mr. HUBER, a painter and decorator by profession, resided at 400 Pond street. --- The son of John and Clara HOFFMAN-HUBER, he was born in Muscatine on Dec. 30, 1883.. He married Bertha NALL on June 26, 1906 in Muscatine. --- Surviving are his wife, three sons, Kenneth, Marion and Lloyd HUBER, all of Muscatine; two brothers, Clarence HUBER of Muscatine and Henry HUBER Of Topeka, Kas., and eight grandchildren. His parents, two sisters and a son, Harold, preceded him in death. --- The body is at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral home. Services will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary’s church with the Rev. J. J. Schoenfelder in charge. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery.

Name: EMMA LUCAS HUBER
Submitted by: Elizabeth Harper Casillas
Date Submitted: Saturday, February 17, 2007
Source of Obituary: "Muscatine Journal", Muscatine, Iowa, April 4, 1917 - pg 7
ANSWERS CALL BUT TWO WEEKS AFTER HUSBAND---MRS. JOSEPH HUBER, Dies in Lake Township ILL BUT HALF HOUR-- Husband Was Called By Death on March 18-Attack of Heart Failure is Fatal to Wife Today Scarcely more than two weeks after the death of her husband, Mrs. Joseph Huber succumbed to an attack of heart failure at her home in Lake township at 12:15 o'clock this morning. Shortly before midnight, Mrs. Huber was stricken and all efforts to revive her were futile, death coming about half an hour after the attack. Mr. Huber died March 18, after an illness of several years duration. Emma Lucas, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Lucas was born in Indiana, January 21, 1856. When twelve years of age she came to Muscatine county with her parents and had resided in Lake township continually since that time. February 22, 1875 she was united in marriage with Joseph Huber who preceded her in death just two weeks and three days. To this union ten children were born, all of whom survive. They are Mrs. Joseph Thauren of Sioux City, Iowa; William and Dan of Colton, South Dakota; Charles Huber of Westmore, Montana; Mrs. John Harper, Mrs. Aylette McGowan, George, Frank, Leo and Lewis, all of whom reside in Lake township. Besides the children, three brothers and her mother survive the deceased. The brothers are William and Samuel Lucas of Cresco, Ia., and Henry of Pequot, Minnesota. No funeral arrangements have been made as yet.

Name: FRANK JOSEPH HUBER
Submitted by: Elizabeth Harper Casillas
Date Submitted: Saturday, February 17, 2007
Source of Obituary: "Muscatine Journal", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, March 12, 1962 - pg 12
FRANK JOSEPH HUBER, 72, died Sunday at his home on route 4, Muscatine. He had been in failing health for about four years. A farmer, Mr. Huber was a life resident of Muscatine county and had never married. He was born Oct. 23, 1889, the son of Joseph M. and Emma Lucas Huber. Mr. Huber was a member of St. Mary's church, Muscatine. Survivors include three brothers, Leo and Lewis, with whom he had made his home, and Charles of Montana. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and three sisters. The body is now at the Riley funeral home where the rosary will be said on Tuesday