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Name: EARL IDLE
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; Jan. 9, 1950)
Earl V. IDLE, 68, died Sunday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John HAMMANN, after an extended illness. --- Mr. IDLE was born in Pike township on Feb. 4, 1881, the son of Irvin and Susanah LEE-IDLE. He married Irene May CHAPMAN in Seventy-Six township on Dec. 17, 1902, and she died in June of last year. --- Surviving are one son, Carl L. IDLE, Muscatine; four daughters, Mrs. HAMMANN, Mrs. Helen JARARD and Mrs. Sylvia FICK, all of Muscatine, and Mrs. Orpha PEARSON, Lone Tree; two sisters, Mrs. Nancy KEELER, Lone Tree, and Mrs. Florence HOLLENBECK, Cedar Rapids; six grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his wife, parents, three brothers, one sister, one son and a daughter. --- The body is at the Fairbanks Home for Funerals and services will be conducted there Wednesday.------------ (written in ink; 11 Jan 1950)-------Funeral services for Earl V. IDLE were conducted today at the Fairbanks Home for Funerals by the Rev. J. Arthur Eveland, pastor of the First Evangelical United Brethren church. Burial was in the Consesville cemetery. Casket Bearers were Ed Diercks, Herman Price, Harold Brown, Herbert Dickerson, John Powell and C. D. Agers while in charge of flowers were Mrs. Dickerson, Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Price.

Name: MRS. EMMA INGHAM
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: March 24, 2006
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, September 13, 1917, page 5
AGED RESIDENT DIES IN NIGHT----MRS. EMMA INGHAM SUCCUMBS TO DROPSY.----- Had Been in Failing Health For the Last Year----Funeral to be Held Tomorrow Afternoon.---- After failing in health for the past year, Mrs. Emma Ingham passed on at 11 o’clock last night. Her death was due to dropsy. Miss Emma Pentzer was born in Germantown, Ohio, November 3, 1845. She was a daughter of the Rev. Jacob Pentzer of Wilton, and had spent the most of her life in that vicinity. She was married in Wilton to T. E. Ingham, December 14, 1871. The first few years of her married life were spent in Davenport, and then the couple returned to Wilton. She came to Muscatine about nine years ago, and has resided here ever since. Her husband preceded her in death, dying December 3, 1883. She was a lifelong and active member of the Presbyterian church in both Wilton and Muscatine. The decedent is survived by two sons, Dr. George M. Ingham of Milwaukee, and E. P. Ingham of this city; one sister, Mrs. H. F. Glessler of this city; two brothers, Dr. J. L. Pentzer of Webster City and F. S. Pentzer of Chicago. The funeral is announced to take place at the home of her son, E. P. Ingham, 320 East Ninth street, at 1:30 Friday afternoon. The Rev. J. B. Rendall will conduct the services. Following the obsequies, the body will be removed for interment to the Wilton cemetery.

Name: T. E. INGHAM
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: March 24, 2006
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE DAILY JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, December 6, 1883, front page
WILTON—Dec. 5, 1883. ------ T. E. Ingham died at his home in Wilton about 12 o’clock Monday night from the effects of an overdose of chloral and bromide of potassium. It appears from the different accounts published that the general impression is that he committed suicide, but his immediate friends and family do not think such is the case, from his actions just before taking the narcotic, which he was in the habit of taking to quiet his nerves. On coming home Monday evening, Mr. Ingham ate his supper as usual, then took a dose of quinine and went to his room. The quinine not (can’t read the next few words). Mr. Ingham (can’t read next line—paper was folded underneath when they copied it) mide of potassium to bring sleep, and took an overdose, which caused his death soon after. The funeral took place at the residence at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. Mr. Schermer, M. E. pastor, at this place, conducting the services. A large number of friends of the family were present. In death, Mr. Ingham looked as he was known to his friends when he was himself and not under the influence of liquor. It is a wasted life of a noble man, of brilliant intellect, capable of doing much good, sent to an early grave by the demon alcohol. ---- “THE MUSCATINE DAILY JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, Dec. 7, 1883, page 3------ Wilton Review: It is unnecessary for us to make any comment on the life or career of Mr. Ingham. When he was “Ned” Ingham he was one of the best hearted, freest, bravest, brightest and most capable men with whom it was ever our pleasure to become acquainted. But, he is gone, and it will be the anxious prayer of all who knew him, that in the long hereafter, his great soul may find the peace and quiet for which it so vainly sought, while wandering through the troubles and devious labyrinths of the life he so peacefully quitted at that one midnight hour. Funeral services were conducted at the family residence yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon. Sermon by Rev. E. L. Schreiner. Taking the facts and circumstances into consideration there is no evidence that Mr. Ingham purposely took the drug which ended his life.

Name: MRS. JOHN (CLARA) IRELAND
Submitted by: the Webmaster
Date Submitted: July 30, 2006
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, July 8, 1901, page 6
DEATH OF MRS. JOHN IRELAND---Took Place Near Atalissa Sunday Morning, Funeral Tuesday.----Atalissa, July 8.----In the quiet of the Sabbath morning, July 7, at 8 o'clock at her home near Atalissa, occurred the death of Mrs. Clara Ireland, wife of John Ireland. She was taken sick June 12, but had so far recovered as to be able to attend church June 30. She suffered a relapse and although she seemed better on Thursday and her many friends seemed much encouraged she soon grew worse and inflammatory rheumatism set in, which went suddenly to her heart, causing her death. The funeral will be at 1 o'clock Tuesday from the Christian church.-------"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, July 19, 1901, page 7----IN MEMORY.-----A Tribute Paid to the Memory of Mrs. Clara L. Ireland.----Mrs. Clara L. Ireland was a devoted member of the Christian church and although living on a farm she faithfully attended all services when it was possible. As teacher of the Bible class in the Sunday school she was capable, earnest, and enthusiastic; as a worker in the C. E., the Ladies' Aid Society and the choir she was full of zeal and very faithful; but it was the missionary society that had the greatest share of heart. Of this she was president and so filled with the great work of missions that her enthusiasm reached out to others, interesting them in spreading the gospel. In the church her place will be hard to fill, energetic, able, willing workers are no place too many. As they meet together and their hearts are softened as they miss her, may they forget her faults and follow her as she followed Christ. In the social circle she will be greatly missed also, but in the home has the blow fallen the hardest. She was a most faithful wife and mother, ever ready with her wise counsel and strong courage to cheer and encourage, ever striving to lead her devoted husband and little son to a higher, better life. For her boy she had set a high ideal, saying sometimes that she would think her life well spent and no sacrifice too great if she could lead him to be a noble Christian man. To these the world will ever seem brighter because she has lived in it and Heaven seem nearer because she is waiting for them there. A Friend.

Name: JOHN A. IRELAND
Submitted by: the Webmaster
Date Submitted: July 30, 2006
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, April 19, 1939, page 11
John A. Ireland, Atalissa Farmer, Called in Death---Atalissa----John A. Ireland, who was born and spent his entire life on a farm south of Atalissa, died at Mercy hospital, Iowa City, Tuesday about 3 p.m. Mr. Ireland was born on Oct. 14, 1865, the son of Lemuel L. and Christian Ireland. His marriage to Clara L. Federlein took place in Atalissa on March 28, 1889. He was a member of the Ionic lodge, A. F. and A. M., Atalissa, and of Mahassan Grotto, Davenport. Surviving are one son, Arthur, of Sioux City, a brother, James E. Ireland, of Des Moines, and a sister, Mrs. Ollie Stiles, of Boone, Ia. His wife, three sisters and two brothers, preceded him in death. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday in the home by the Rev. Frank Sutton, pastor of the Christian church of West Liberty. Burial will be in the Overman cemetery at Atalissa.----"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, April 22, 1939, page 2----John Ireland Final Rites Are Conducted---Atalissa.----Final rites for John Ireland were held at the family home, one mile south of Atalissa, Thursday afternoon, with the Rev. Frank Sutton, pastor of the Christian church, officiating. Burial was at the Overman cemetery. The Masonic order, of which he was a member, was in charge at the grave. Casket bearers were: John and Ray Shetler, James Stucker, Roy Barkalow, Harry Overman and Bert Kline. Flower attendants were: Mrs. Luella Fiderlein and Mrs. Vera Kettlesen. Among those from out-of-town to attend the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ireland, Sioux City, Ia., Mrs. J. W. Gladstone and Helen Nau, Burlington; James Ireland and William Carmichael, Des Moines; Mrs. Nina Burgess, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Cleaves, Mrs. Harriet Federlein, Mr. and Mrs. Nate Doty and William Holingsorth, Davenport; Mrs. Belle Norton, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Stein, James Fiderlein and Mr. and Mrs. Verle Fiderlein, Muscatine; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Overman, Tipton.

Name: LEMUEL L. IRELAND
Submitted by: the Webmaster
Date Submitted: July 30, 2006
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE DAILY JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, January 3, 1883, page 2
Atalissa is being severely stricken at the dawn of the new year, in the loss of her prominent citizens. Hardly were the remains of Capt. Lundy laid to rest on Saturday, than another old settler, Lemuel L. Ireland, closed his eyes in death, dying near evening, and the following day the spirit of Mr. Charles Dungan, equally respected for his long and honorable life in Atalissa, took its departure from earth. The funeral of both these old citizens took place on yesterday within an hour of each other. Mr. Ireland was a soldier in the Mexican War, and located his claim near Atalissa, which would make him one of the oldest residents of the county. His age was 64. Mr. Dungan was about 77.

Name: ANNETTE MARIE IRWIN
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Thursday, December 2, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, January 24, 1964
ANNETTE IRWIN---- Annette Marie Irwin, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth H. Irwin of Fruitland, was stillborn today at Muscatine General hospital. Surviving are the parents; the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Mary Truesdale; the maternal great grandmothers Mrs. Victoria Everett and Mrs. Nuffie Creamer; the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond H. Irwin of Route 2; and the paternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Etta Frye. Graveside rites at St. Mary's cemetery will be conducted Saturday by the Rev. Thomas R. Doyle. The Riley funeral home is in charge of arrangements.

Name: AUGUST R. IRWIN
Submitted by a Volunteer
Date Submitted: July 18, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, August 22, 1956, page 2
August R. Irwin Taken by Death; Services Friday--August Rudolph Irwin, 79, life resident of Montpelier township, died at 12:30 p.m. today at the Hershey Convalescent Home, following an extended illness. The body was taken to the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home, where services are planned Friday. Burial will be at the Parr cemetery. Mr. Irwin was born Oct. 27, 1876, in Montpelier township, the sone of Sam and Matilda Henke Irwin. His occupation was farming. The only immediate survivor is a brother, Reuben S. Irwin, who resides at the family home near Pleasant Prairie. One sister and four brothers preceded him in death.-----"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, August 25, 1956, page 3---Funeral Rites---August R. Irwin---Rites were conducted Friday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home for August R. Irwin, 79, whose death occurred Wednesday at the Hershey Convalescent Home. The Rev. Everett I. Hageman, pastor of Zion Lutheran church, officiated. Mrs. George Holliday was organist. Mrs. Carl Hearst and Mrs. Raymond Irwin served as flower attendants. Casket bearers were Walter Toyne, Curt Hearst, Raymond and Fred Irwin and Earl and Robert Eis. Burial was at the Parr cemetery.

Name: BEVERLY J. IRWIN
Submitted by: jiwelsch
Date Submitted: Wednesday, February 7, 2002 7:22 AM
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL, Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, August 7, 1946
Whooping Cough Proves Fatal to Beverly J., Irwin------- Beverly Jean Irwin, two months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Irwin, route 3, died at 9 p. m. Tuesday at Bellevue hospital after an illness with whooping cough. The child was the daughter of James Edward Irwin and the former Iona Dipple, who reside near Fairport. Surviving are the parents and the grandparents. The body is at the Riley-Meyers Funeral home where it will remain until Friday when it will be taken to Ziegler Memorial Lutheran church at New Era. Services will be conducted at that church Friday by the Rev. David M. Funk, pastor of Grace Lutheran church interment will be in Fairport cemetery.

Name: JAMES IRWIN
Submitted by: Webmaster for someone else
Date Submitted: Tuesday, December 21, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, May 30, 1905, page 4
AN OLD SETTLER----James Irwin Passed Away at Home at Pine Creek Yesterday Afternoon.----PARALYSIS WAS THE CAUSE.-----A Native of Pennsylvania He Moved to This Part of Iowa in 1842---Nine Children Are Living---Funeral on Thursday Morning.----James Irwin, one of the oldest settlers in this part of Iowa, passed away at his home in Pine Creek, Montpelier township, yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, as a direct result of paralysis. He was apparently in the best of health up to last Friday.-------Came Here in 1842-----James Irwin was born in Pennsylvania on September 9, 1826, therefore being 78 years, eight months and 20 days of age. In 1842 he moved to this part of the country and has lived here ever since upon his farm near Pine Creek. He was twice married, three children of his first wife and six of his second, who still survive him, are all living near the old homestead. The funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock from the house and interment will be made in the cemetery at Fairport.

Name: MRS. JAMES IRWIN
Submitted by: Webmaster for someone else
Date Submitted: Tuesday, December 21, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, April 3, 1915, page 2
PIONEER SWEETLAND RESIDENT IS DEAD----MRS. JAMES IRWIN DIES AT HER HOME IN SWEETLAND.----Well Known Resident of Sweetland Township Passed Away Yesterday About 4 O'clock.------Mrs. James Irwin, a well known resident of Sweetland township, passed away about 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon following an illness of about four months. Dry gangrene is assigned as the cause of her demise. Mrs. Irwin had resided in this county for the past fifty years, having come to this county when only twenty years of age. She was well known, especially in Sweetland and Bloomington townships, where she had made her home the greater part of her life. She is survived by her husband and six children. The children are Mrs. G. W. Freeland of Wilton, Charles of near this city, Mrs. Albert Pinke of near this city, and John L., Edward V. and Miss Ida at home. No funeral arrangements have thus far been made.

Name: LOUIS D. IRWIN
Submitted by a Volunteer
Date Submitted: July 18, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, March 15, 1932, page 8
Pleasant Prairie Man Dies in St. Luke's Hospital at Davenport----Louis David Irwin, aged 45, died Monday morning in St. Luke's hospital at Davenport. Funeral services will be held at the Pleasant Prairie Presbyterian church Thursday, preceded by brief services at the home. Burial will be in the Parr cemetery. He was born in Montpelier township, Feb. 19, 1887, and was educated in the rural schools of Fulton township. On March 2, 1921, he was married to Miss Bessie Bose, who survives, together with one daughter, Miss Elaine Irwin. He is also survived by a sister, Miss Elsie Irwin of Muscatine and two brothers, Reuben and August Irwin of Montpelier township.------"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, March 21, 1932, page 7----Hold Final Rites for Louis Irwin--Services at Pleasant Prairie Presbyterian Church Largely Attended.--Pleasant Prairie---One of the largest funerals ever held at the Pleasant Prairie Presbyterian church was that Thursday afternoon for Louis David Irwin, who died Monday morning at the St. Luke's hospital, Davenport, after a short illness with acute appendicitis. The services were conducted by the Rev. B. H. Pickering, pastor of the local church and the Rev. J. H. Gabriel, of the Newcomb Memorial church, at Davenport. Fred Baer and George Henke sang three selections, "When They Ring Those Golden Bells for You and Me." "It Is Well With My Soul" and "Come Home." Pallbearers were Arnold Kretschmar, Henry Jenkins, Roy Baker, Charles Hermann, William Hermann and E. G. Plett. Interment was made in the Parr cemetery near here. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bunker and daughter, of Newton, Ia., were among those from a distance attending the services.

Name: PAULINE MARY IRWIN
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Thursday, December 2, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, December 22, 1983
Pauline Irwin---- New Era----Pauline Mary Irwin, 64, Route 2, died Wednesday at University Hospitals, Iowa City. Services will be held Friday at the Ziegler Memorial Lutheran Church, New Era. Pastor James E. Fowler will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. The daughter of George and Etta Craddock Frye, she was born Dec. 20 1919, in Muscatine County. She was a life resident of this area. Her marriage to Raymond H. Irwin took place Feb. 20, 1938, in Muscatine. She was a member of the Ziegler Memorial Lutheran Church, the women of the Moose and the Eagles Auxiliary. Survivors include three sons, Kenneth H. and Larry G. both of Muscatine, and Gerald "Gary" of Mesa, Ariz.; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Melvin Frye of Minden, Nev., and Clarence Frye of Muscatine; and two sisters, Mrs. Albert (Geraldine) McCleary and Mrs. Ike (Iris) Lee, both of Muscatine. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband in 1980, and one granddaughter.------ Submitters' Note: Pauline was born Feb. 20, 1919: source Social Security Records.

Name: WILMA LOUISE IRWIN
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Thursday, December 2, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, January 27, 2003
Wilma Irwin---- MUSCATINE, Iowa - Wilma Louise Irwin, 72, Muscatine, died Friday, Jan. 24, 2003, at Unity Hospital. Services are Wednesday at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home. Pallbearers are Nick Reifert, Scott Reifert, Andy Reifert, Ben Reifert, Daniel Reifert, Layne Irwin, McKenzie Irwin and Marty Irwin. Burial will be at Muscatine Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Irwin was born Aug. 19, 1930, in Wood River, Ill., the daughter of Glenn and Viola Herlein Reifert. She married Kuehl Irwin July 24, 1954, in Davenport. She worked for the Muscatine School District for many years as a cook. She loved reading, traveling and doing crafts. Her main enjoyment was spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Terry Irwin of Orlando, Fla.; a son, Dale Irwin and wife Terri of Muscatine; a sister, Jean Patterson and husband Don of Greenfield; five brothers, Rick Reifert and wife Lori of Bondurant, LaVerne Reifert of Muscatine, Ed Reifert and wife Mattie of Limestone, Tenn., Ron Reifert and wife Nancy and Bill Reifert and wife Eve, all of Muscatine; two sisters-in-law, Ann Reifert and Charlotte Esmoil, both of Muscatine; and two grandchildren, Layne and McKenzie Irwin. She was preceded in death by her parents; and three brothers, Earl Reifert, Jerry Reifert and Jim Reifert.

Name: YOLANDA IZAGUIRRE
Submitted by: jiwelsch
Date Submitted: Friday, September 2, 2005 6:28 AM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, August 22, 2005
Yolanda Izaguirre------ MUSCATINE, Iowa - Yolanda E. Izaguirre, 54, Muscatine, died Sunday, Aug. 21, 2005, at Genesis Medical Center - West Campus, Davenport. The Rev. Troy Richmond will officiate the services. Casket bearers are Carlos Izaguirre, Juan Izaguirre, Enrique Enriquez, Jose Enriquez, Robert Enriquez, Antonio Enriquez, Lupe Enriquez and Martin Enriquez. Burial will be at St Mary's Cemetery. Mrs. Izaguirre was born May 22, 1951, in Lubbock, Texas, the daughter of Antonio and Marta Cavazos Enriquez. She married Carlos S. Izaguirre on Feb. 7, 1981, in Rock Island, Ill. She was a member of St. Mary Church. She first worked at Louis Rich Foods and then at Musco Lighting until her illness disabled her. She enjoyed knitting, sewing, gardening, cooking and spending time with her family. Survivors include her husband; a son, Juan C. Izaguirre of Muscatine; six brothers, Enrique Enriquez and wife Guadalupe and family, Jose Enriquez and wife Fannie, Robert Enriquez and wife Rebeca and family, Antonio Enriquez and family and Lupe Enriquez and wife Sally and family, all of Muscatine, and Martin Enriquez and family of Waco, Texas; three sisters, Rosalinda Walker and husband Andam and family of Mart, Texas, Raquel Enriquez Perez and husband German and family of Waco and Carmela Enriquez Escobedo and husband Santiago and family of Muscatine. She was preceded in death by her parents. -----Submitters' Note: No relation