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Name: DOROTHY BERNICE JACKSON
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Funeral Card
DOROTHY BERNICE JACKSON born January 5, 1923 and died June 2, 1999. She was the daughter of Fred and Hannah FUHLMAN-RAY. She married Lloyd K. “Red” JACKSON on March 30, 1946. Services were held Saturday, June 5, 1999 At the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. Reverend Robert Ahlstrom officiated. Pallbearers were Harold Blake, Kyle Reifert, Edwin Walwer, Andy Seynaeve, Randy Seynaeve and Grant JACKSON. Burial was made in Memorial Park Cemetery, Muscatine, Iowa.
Name: EMMA E. JACKSON
Submitted by: Denise and Norma
Date Submitted: Monday, November 15, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL," Muscatine, Iowa, August 11, 1964
EMMA E. JACKSON-------Miss Emma E. Jackson, 79, of 608 Park boulevard, died at 1:25 a.m. today at Muscatine General Hospital. She was born November 12, 1884 in Guthrie county, Iowa, a daughter of George W. and Sarah Garmer Jackson, and had been a resident here since 1900. Miss Jackson was a member of the Jehovah Witness church. Several cousins are the only surviving relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at the George M. Wittich Funeral Home by Marlin Van Dolah. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery.
Name: LOUIS D. JACKSON
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: “MUSCATINE JOURNAL, (written in pencil; July 11, 1955)
Services are planned Wednesday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home for Louis D. JACKSON, 61, of Muscatine, whose death occurred Sunday at Mercy hospital, Iowa City. --- Mr. JACKSON was born Feb. 4, 1894, in Muscatine, the son of Douglas V. and Albert C. JACKSON. Survivors include one brother, R. S. JACKSON, of Muscatine, and an aunt, Mrs. Elmer DONNELL of Webster Grove, Mo. His parents and one sister preceded him in death. -----------(written in ink; 14 July 1955) ------- Final rites were held Wednesday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home for Louis JACKSON. The Rev. P. M. Conant was in charge. Burial was at Greenwood cemetery.
Name: BERTHA JACOBS
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; Nov 15 - 51)
Funeral rites for Mrs. Bertha JACOBS life resident of Wilton who died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Ed FRIEDLI, Wednesday will be held at St. Mary’s church on Saturday. The Rev. Edward O’Hair will officiate. --- The daughter of Patrick and Melissa FIEHALEY, Mrs. JACOBS was born in Wilton Feb. 4, 1886. She married Joseph JACOBS on Feb. 23, 1910 in Wilton. The couple engaged in farming in Wilton township for many years. --- Surviving are three sisters Mrs. Samuel DALE, Cedar Rapids; Mrs. Henry ROMANN, Muscatine; and Mrs. E. F. FRIEDLI with whom she resided. Several nieces and nephews also survive. --- She was preceded in death by her husband, five brothers and three sisters. Arrangemnents were made by the Griffith Funeral Home.
Name: PETER JACOBS
Submitted by: Patricia Miller
Dated Submitted: March 26, 2010
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, December 1, 1903
PETER JACOBS, aged eighty years, and an old settler, passed away at his home in South Wilton Saturday evening, November 28th, after a week's illness. The funeral services which were held in the Roman Catholic church, were conducted by Rev. Father Kirkpatrick at 10 o'clock this morning. Mr. Jacobs was born in Bernkastal, Germany, September 15, 1823, and came to this country in 1847, where he lived until his decease. A wife and eight children - Henry, Mathew, Frank, Ferdinand, Otto, Joe, Peter, and Mary survive to mourn their loss.
Name: ROBERT PETER JACOBS
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in ink; 4 Jan 1958)
R. P. JACOBS, 63, City Assessor, Dies at Hospital -- Arrangements for services are pending at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home for Robert Peter JACOBS who died Sunday at Muscatine General hospital. --- The son of Ferdinand J. and Ella HUEY-JACOBS, he was born Oct. 26, 1894, at Wilton. He had spent most of his life at Muscatine and his home was at 712 Sycamore street. His marriage to Gertrude H. ELFERS took place here on Sept. 23, 1920. He was a member of Grace Lutheran church, Tribune Lodge No. 641, AF and AM, and the Elks lodge. A veteran of World War I, he held membership in the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He had been city assessor for more than 20 years. --- Surviving are his wife; one son, Robert P. JACOBS, Jr., and one daughter, Mrs. Thomas A. BARRY, both of Muscatine; three brothers, George H. JACOBS, Muscatine, Joe F. JACOBS, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and Harry E. JACOBS, St. Louis, Mo.; and three grandchildren, David, Jon and Julie Kay JACOBS and Jane E. BARRY, of Muscatine. His parents preceded him in death.
Name: HERMAN A. JAGOW
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; Nov 13 - 50)
Herman A. JAGOW, 74, a resident of Muscatine for 70 years, died Sunday at his home, 1101 Newell avenue. --- Born Feb. 9, 1876, in Germany, he was the son of Christian and Caroline KRUEGER-JAGOW. He married Albertena TOBIAS in Muscatine Aug. 4, 1897. --- Mr. JAGOW was superintendent of the Roach and Musser company and had been employed by the company for a period of 63 years. He was a member of Zion Lutheran church and of the Muscatine Elks Lodge No. 304. --- Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Wesley RUTHENBERG, Muscatine; two sisters, Mrs. Elsie HENDERSON of Wilton and Mrs. Emma HOFFMAN of Muscatine; and a granddaughter, Mrs. Glen BLOOM, Muscatine. He was preceded in death y his parents, one sister and one brother. --- The body has been taken to the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home where services will be conducted Wednesday by the Rev. Hartwig Harms, pastor of Zion Lutheran church. Interment will be in Greenwood cemetery.
Name: CLAYTON STEPHEN JAMES
Submitted by: Gary James
Date Submitted: Tuesday, July 17, 2001, 10:55 AM
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, November 14, 1944
Clayton Stephen James---- Clayton James was born at South Prairie, Jan. 8. 1881 and passed away at his home Nov. 10, 1944. He was aged 63 years, 9 months and 10 days. His parents were Gad and Harriet James. His father came to South Prairie direct from Wales of which Mr. James was very proud. His father, Gad, settled in the South Prairie community and established the homestead on part of which Clayton was living at the time of his death. He married Sept. 12, 1906 to Miss Bessie Heath of South Prairie. He started farming on part of the old James homestead where they built a home and lived there the rest of his life. To this union were born two children, Raymond and Dorothy, who survive him and are living in the South Prairie community. Mr. James was a good citizen and neighbor and could be depended on to do his part in any project for the benefit of the community. He was always glad to help a neighbor or friend and was a good farmer also. In his farming activities he was filling his place in the great food program of the country very well and we wonder if we know how important that is in the life of a hungry world. He was a member of the Methodist Church in West Liberty. His membership was placed here at the time of the union of the Methodist Protestant and the Methodist Episcopal churches. He was active in his work to the last day of his life although it seems he had been gradually failing in health for some time. But not sufficient to stop him in his work and therefore his sudden death was a shock to his family and friends. He was very fond of his grandchildren and when they came to his home it was a bright day indeed. Mr. James was one of a family of nine children, six brothers and three sisters. One brother died in infancy or when about two years old. Also two other brothers, Curtis and George preceded him in death. He is survived by three sisters, Mrs. May Birchett, Mrs. Bertha Bigsby, and Mrs. Leota Waite and three brothers, Ed James, Jesse James, and Warren James. Four grandchildren also survive him.
Name: ELIZABETH (TOWNSLEY) JAMES
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Tuesday, November 30, 2004
Source of Obituary: "The Muscatine Journal", Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, November 27, 2004, page 5A
ELIZABETH JAMES----- MUSCATINE, Iowa ----- Elizabeth James, 93, formerly of 200 Clinton Street, died Tuesday, November 23, 2004, at the Monticello Nursing and Rehab Center. Reverend Jaye Johnson of the Musserville United Methodist Church will officiate. Honorary Bearers will be Leona Gray, Delores Bashore, Florine Hopewell, Joy McKillip, Gerald Miller, and Lauren Fisher. Casket Bearers will be Donald Paul, David Paul, Harlie Merritt, Bradley Merritt, Craig Townsley, and Terry Townsley. Burial will be in Muscatine Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials made to the Musserville United Methodist Church. Elizabeth was born on June 23, 1911, in Letts, the daughter of Noel and Mae Hines Townsley. She married Ernest James on June 24, 1936, in Muscatine. He preceded her in death on February 9, 2001. She was a member of the Musserville United Methodist Church where she was a Sunday school teacher for many years, United Methodist Women, and T.O.P.S. She had been a Brownie and Girl Scout leader and a member of the Franklin School P.T.A. Elizabeth's life revolved around her family and her church. She liked to fix special treats for family and friends. She enjoyed reading, playing board games, watching television, going to the movies, shopping, and traveling. She liked to have her hair done, dress up, and wear jewelry. Her nickname was "Queen Elizabeth". She will be deeply missed by those who love her and they will remember her beautiful smile. She and her husband Ernest owned and operated the Clinton Street Market. Prior to her marriage, she was a country school teacher. She is survived by one son, Gary James and wife, Suella, of Phoenix, Arizona; two daughters, Lynne Paul and husband, Donald, of Muscatine, and Dr. Melody Merritt of Monticello; three grandsons, Bradley Robert Merritt, Harlie James Merritt, and David Ernest Paul; and one sister, Alice Viner of Columbus Junction; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one brother, Forrest Townsley, one sister, Velma Townsley Longstreth, and one granddaughter, Audra Beth Merritt.------Additional information by submitter: Ref; Muscatine County Iowa m/records; Groom; Ernest E. James----- Bride; Elizabeth Townsley age Next Birthday 25; Married; June 24, 1936 at Muscatine, Iowa; By: F. C. McDonald, Pastor M. E. Church; Record N page 327.
Name: GEORGE WALTER JAMES
Submitted by: June Brewer Welsch
Date Submitted: Wednesday, October 16, 2002 12:00 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", June 24, 1981
George Walter James, 89, a resident of the Muscatine Care Center, died there Tuesday morning. Services will be held Thursday at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home, Rev. Herbert Gotaas will officiate. Burial is in the Letts Cemetery. The son of Wesley A. and Nancy Coose James, he was born Nov. 13, 1891, in Everton, Mo. He had resided in the Muscatine area since 1944. His marriage to Mamie Belle Hidlebaugh took place Aug. 18, 1915, in Minnesota. She died in 1973. Survivors include six sons, Marvin of Oregon, Arthur, Lawrence and Robert, all of Illinois, and Max and Kenneth, both of Missouri; four daughters, Mrs. Herman (Ruth) Reist of Muscatine, Mrs. Albert (Willadean) Fordham of West Branch, Mrs. Jim (Mary) Pflum of Missouri, and Mrs. Joe (Carol) Frisco of Illinois; 36 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. (Jewel) Reynolds of Vinton. He was preceded in death by one son, one daughter, two brothers and three sisters.
Name: MRS. MAMIE B. (HIDLEBAUGH) JAMES
Submitted by: June Brewer Welsch
Date Submitted: Wednesday, October 16, 2002 12:36 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", June 29, 1973
Mrs. Mamie B. James, 76, 406 Brook St., died at 6:05 p.m. Thursday at Muscatine General Hospital. Funeral services will be held Sunday at the Letts Independent United Brethern Church. Burial will be in the Letts cemetery. Visitation will begin this evening at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home after 1 p.m. Sunday at the church. A daughter of William W. and Alice Pallett Hidlebaugh she was born April 3, 1897 at Grandview. She had resided here since 1937. The former Mamie Hidlebaugh married George W. James on Aug. 18, 1915 in Minnesota. She was a member of the Letts United Brethern Church. Survivors include her husband, George W. James, at home; six sons, Marvin of Portland, Ore., Arthur, Ursa, Ill., Lawrence St. Louis Mo., Max, Crocker Mo., Kenneth and Robert both of Peoria; five daughters, Mrs. Lawrence (Bernice) Bell, Mrs. Herman (Ruth) Reist and Mrs. Albert (Willadean) Fordham, all of Muscatine, Miss Mary James, Ft. Madison and Mrs. Joe (Carol) Frisco, Peoria; 32 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Alex Hidlebaugh and Hubert Hidlebaugh both of Muscatine and Mrs. Leona Lamb, also of Muscatine. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, two brothers and three sisters.
Name: RUTH JAMES
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Wednesday, December 15, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, December 8, 2004, page 5A
Ruth James---- MUSCATINE, Iowa -- Ruth James, 69, Muscatine, died Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2004, at her home. The Rev. Paul Ostrem will officiate the services. Casket bearers are Randy James, David Munday, Gary McCormick, Frank Meyers, Jim Houseman and Rocky Halstead. Honorary casket bearers are Warren Erickson and Carol R. Lorentzen. Burial will be at Klein Cemetery. Mrs. James was born June 16, 1935, in Muscatine County, the daughter of Henry and Pearl Schmitt Kile. She married Robert James. She was employed by the Muscatine Community School District, Muscatine County Chapter of the American National Red Cross and also other businesses in the Muscatine area as a clerical receptionist. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. She enjoyed activities with family and associations with friends. Survivors include her husband; a son, Randy James and wife Kimberly of Muscatine; a sister, Lorraine 'Babe' Roehs of Moscow; and three nieces, Teresia Bealer and John Jamguard, both of Mason City, Judith Roehs and Gary McCormick and Mary Myers and husband Frank, all of Moscow. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Mae Garrow; and a niece, Brenda Roehs. -----Submitters' Note: I'm no relation.
Name: OSCAR JAMESON
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, September 13, 2004 5:21 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Friday, August 22, 1958
Oscar Jameson---- Oscar Jameson, 50, a former Lone Tree resident, was killed in an automobile accident Thursday near Macon, Mo., Details of the accident weren't available. Jameson's wife, Leola, was visiting friends and relatives in the Muscatine and Lone Tree area when the accident occurred. She left Thursday night for her home, but reportedly did not know of her husband's death. The Hutton Funeral home, Macon, notified Muscatine police of the death, who in turn tried to locate Mrs. Jameson. The Hutton Funeral home is handling the arrangements.
Name: CLARENCE J. JAMISON
Submitted by: Marcia Fiedler
Date Submitted: Tuesday, October 17, 2000 11:56 AM
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, February 23, 1967
C. J. Jamison Dies; Retired Business Man----- Clarence J. Jamison, 78, 116 West Sixth St., died at 5:30 a.m. today in Mercy Hospital, Davenport of a short illness. Funeral services are pending at the Ralph J. Wittich funeral home. During his life, Mr. Jamison operated a button factory, a local theatre and was a farmer. He ran the A-Muse-U theatre on Sycamore St., which in its day was a popular entertainment center here. Mr. Jamison was born Nov. 26, 1888 at Polo, IL. He lived here most of his life. His parents were Jason and Laura Wright Jamison. His marriage to Florence Nash took place Sept 24, 1936 at Kahoka, MO. He was a member of First Baptist Church and the Elks lodge. Surviving are his wife and nine children. His three sons are Charles of Muscatine, Clarence, Jr., with the armed forces in Vietnam and Carl of Bettendorf. Surviving daughters are Mrs. Ron Dieckmann, Mrs. Cheryl Moyer and Caroline Jamison of Muscatine and Mrs. Ralph Leu, Mrs. W. K. Leu and Mrs. Leroy Waters of Miami, FL. Also surviving are three borthers, Charles of Ryder, ND, Ralph of Bedford, IN and Robert Jamison of Fruitland; three sisters, Mrs. Hazel Keeler and Mrs. Daisy Olson of Abderdeen, SD and Mrs. Mabel Fletcher of Wichita, KS, 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Name: JAMES M. JAMISON
Submitted by: Bev Gerdts
Date Submitted: January 1, 2012
Source of Obituary: "Muscatine Evening Journal", Muscatine, IA., Tuesday July 11, 1899
At the home of his sister, Mrs. Rebecca A. Scott, Capt. James M. Jamison breathed his last after a brief illness yesterday forenoon. The deceased was an old veteran for thirty years a resident of Muscatine County. He was born in Bucks County, Pa. in 1839 and reared there until manhood in his native state. On October 16, 1862 he responded to his country’s call for troops and enlisted in Philadelphia as a member of Co. G, 174th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry for three years of service. In 1869 he came west to Muscatine County, Iowa. The funeral will be held at the Friends church in Bloomington Township, to-morrow (Wednesday) at 2 p.m. Friends of the family are invited to attend.
Name: KATHRYN JANNEY
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Newspaper Unknown, (written in ink; May 22, 1961)
Services for Mrs. Hugh E. JANNEY, 60, of 522 E. 32nd St., Davenport, who died Friday in Mercy Hospital, will be Monday in the Halligan Funeral Home, Davenport, and St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. --- Born in Davenport, Kathryn DORGAN married Mr. JANNEY in May, 1924 in Dubuque. --- Survivors include her husband; two sons, Hugh V., and James M., both of Davenport; two daughters, Mrs. Kathleen DUGGIELD and Patricia Ann JANNEY, both of Davenport; six grandchildren; and a brother, Edmund J. DORGAN, Jackson, Miss. A daughter and a brother preceded her in death.
Name: GERTRUDE JANSSEN
Submitted by: June Welsch (of no relation)
Date Submitted: September 6, 2009
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, October 15, 1966
Mrs. Gertrude Janssen, 76, died today at Muscatine General hospital. Mrs. Janssen came to Muscatine 20 years ago. She was on the staff at the Lutheran Homes for about 10 years, and had retired, remaining as a resident at the homes for the past 10 years. --- She is survived by two sons, Rev. Erwin Janssen of Windsor, Colorado, and Dr. Martin Janssen of St. Paul. Minn. --- She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Services are pending at the George M. Wittich funeral home. ------------Muscatine Journal Sat. Oct. 15, 1966 ------------Funeral services for Mrs. Gertrude Janssen were held Monday at the Lutheran Homes chapel. The Rev. Henry C. Hafermann officiated Mrs. Orra Mullenix was the organist, and Mrs. Henry Rassmussen the vocalist. Pallbearers were Millard Nelson, Rudolph Mattheis, Ben Matz and Fred Phillipi. --- Interment was at the Lutheran Home cemetery.
Name: FRITZ C. JARCK
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, Newspaper Date Unknown
Funeral services will be held Friday at the Geo. M. Wittich funeral home for Fritz C. JARCK, 58, whose death occurred Tuesday at the Veterans hospital, Iowa City. The Rev. Hartwig Harms, pastor of Zion Lutheran church, will have charge. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery. --- Mr. JARCK was born March 10 1895, at Muscatine, the son of Henry and Christine MEYN-JARCK. His home at 512 Eat Third street. His occupation was button cutter. He was a veteran of World War I. --- His parents preceded him in death. Survivors are one brother, Charles H. JARCK of Rock Island and one sister, Mrs. K. W. YINGLING of Muscatine.
Name: HENRY M. JARCK
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; 25 June 1956)
Services are planned Wednesday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home for Henry M. JARCK, 75, who died at 8:25 a.m. Sunday at Muscatine County hospital. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery. --- Mr. JARCK was born May 5, 1881, in Germany, the son of August and Helen M. HULSON-JARCK. He had been a resident of Muscatine since the age of seven years and his trade was that of carpenter. Mr. JARCK had been making his home in Bloomington township. --- Surviving are two daughters, Florence and Vivian JARCK, both of Omaha, Neb.; one brother, William, of Seattle, Wash.; one sister, Mrs. Mary KNAPP Muscatine; and a number of nieces and nephews. Two brothers preceded him in death. -------------(written in pencil; June 28)---------Services were conducted at Wednesday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home for Henry JARCK. The Rev. Everett I. Hageman, pastor of Zion Lutheran church, officiated. Flower attendants were Mrs. George Monson, Mrs. Elizabeth Suttles, Mrs. Pat Hopewell and Mrs. Eddie Yarck. Casket bearers included George Monson, Edward and Louis Yarck, Henry Marx, John Offerman and Werner Axel. Burial was at Greenwood cemetery.
Name: ANTHONY F. JAROS
Submitted by: Elizabeth Wrocklage
Date submitted: June 24, 2007
Source of Obituary:”DAVENPORT DEMOCRAT”, Davenport, Iowa, Wednesday, December 18, 1946
Anthony F. "Tony" Jaros, 1509 Elm Street, a life resident of Davenport, died in Mercy hospital Wednesday following a stroke suffered Monday noon. Mr. Jaros was born Jan. 14, 1900 and was married to Leona B. Aller in Sacred Heart cathedral July 29, 1925. He owned the East Davenport tavern for 20 years and was a member of the East Davenport Turner society and the FOE. Surviving are the widow; a son, Roger, and two daughters, Mary Ann and Donna, all at home; a brother, Edward Jaros, and a sister, Mrs. Ray Kurtz, both of Davenport. Funeral services will be held in the Halligan funeral home Friday and in St. Paul the Apostle church. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary cemetery.
Name: LEONA B. JAROS
Submitted by: Elizabeth Wrocklage
Date submitted: June 24, 2007
Source of Obituary:”QUAD-CITY TIMES”, Davenport, Iowa, Tuesday, November 22, 1988
DAVENPORT - Services for Leona B. Jaros, 85, a resident of Fejervary Healthcare Center, will be Wednesday at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be today at Halligan-McCabe Funeral Home. Mrs. Jaros died Sunday at the center. Leona Allar married Anthony Jaros in 1925 in Davenport. He died in 1946. She was a former member of St. Paul the Apostle Altar and Rosary Society. Survivors include daughters, Mary Ann Jaros and Donna McCarthy, both of Davenport; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. A son, Roger, died in 1986.
Name: HIRAM J. JARRARD
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; Nov 12)
Hiram J. JARRARD, 68, died at the University hospital in Iowa City on Sunday. --- The son of George R. and Margaret SMITH-JARRARD, he was born April 23, 1888, on a farm near Conesville and spent the greater part of his life in that area. He was a carpenter by trade. --- Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Sherman FOX, Washington, Ia.; three brothers, Frank JARRARD, Columbus Junction, George JARRARD, Columbus City; and Will JARRARD, Muscatine. --- Services will be held at the at the Stacy Funeral home in Columbus Junction on Wednesday. Burial will be in the Conesville cemetery.
Name: PHILLIP E. JARRETT
Submitted by: Bev Gerdts
Date Submitted: November 28, 2011
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, IA., Wednesday October 8, 1980
Phillip E. Jarrett, 90, West Liberty died here this morning at Simpson Nursing Home following an extended illness. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the West Liberty United Methodist Church. Rev. Frank Greenwood will officiate. Burial will be in the Friends cemetery north of Muscatine. Phillip Jarrett was born February 3, 1890 in Bristol England, the son of George and Levinia Graves Jarrett. He came to the United States at the age of 19. His first marriage to Mabel Rands took place December 15, 1915, in Muscatine. She died in 1949. He later married Leila Jarrett on January 3, 1934 also in Muscatine. He was a member of the West Liberty United Methodist church and had been employed at H.J. Heinz for 36 years before his retirement. Survivors include one son, Robert Phillip Jarrett, of Muscatine; two step sons, Lauren and Virgil Jarrett, both of Muscatine; two daughters, Mrs. Norman (Dorothy) Marshall and Mrs. Clayton (Twyla) Welsch, both of Muscatine; One step daughter, Mrs. Ted (Kathleen) Richardson, of West Liberty; 11 grandchildren; 9 step grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and 17 step grandchildren.
Name: MRS. PHILLIP JARRETT
Submitted by: Bev Gerdts
Date Submitted: November 28, 2011
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, IA., Wednesday March 28, 1951
Mrs. Phillip Jarrett, 60, who died Monday evening at her home, 105 Jefferson Street, were conducted at the Fairbanks chapel at 2:30 p.m. today by the Rev. James H. Sloan, pastor of the Park Ave. Methodist Church. Burial was made in the Bloomington cemetery.
Name: ANNA JARVIS
Submitted by Jean Perera
Date Submitted: July 19, 2009
Source of Obituary: "Davenport Democrat and Leader", Davenport, Iowa September 15, 1925 p 16
MRS. ANNA JARVIS, GRANDVIEW, BURIAL RITE IN MUSCATINE - Special to the Democrat- Wapello, Ia., Sept. 15 - Funeral services for Mrs. Ann Jarvis were held from the home of Mrs. George Beik, near Grandview, this morning at 9 o'clock. The body was taken to Greenwood cemetery in Muscatine where a service was held at the chapel at 11 o'clock prior to the burial. Mrs. Jarvis was born Oct., 20, 1829, and had reached the age of 95 years, 10 months and 32 days at the time of her death. She had spent most of her life in Muscatine but the past three years has lived with her son, J.B. Jarvis, and wife at the Beik home near Grandview.
Name: JESSE B. JARVIS
Submitted by Jean Perera
Date Submitted: June 28, 2009
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL ", Wednesday, April 2, 1909 pg 2
J.B. Jarvis Dies Suddenly At Home -- Well Known Resident Taken Suddenly Ill -- Former Justice of the Peace and Long time Resident of This Community – The Funeral -- Within a few hours after a visit to a physician to ascertain the cause of severe pains in his breast, Jesse B. Jarvis, a veteran of the civil war, former justice of the peace, and well known resident of the community, passed away at his home, 617 East Seventh street, shortly after 9 o’clock last night, congestion of the lungs being the cause. Upon his return from the physician’s office yesterday, Mr. Jarvis retired to his bed, but it was not believed that a fatal illness was impending. However, he sank rapidly, and after a few short hours passed away. ----- Mr. Jarvis, with his bride of two years, came to Muscatine in 1856, and located upon a farm on Muscatine Island, where he remained, with the exception of the time spent in the service of his country, for 32 years. He also lived at Wapello for about three years, and for the past 18 years had made his home in Muscatine. For three successive terms he served as justice of the peace of Muscatine township, and had held the same office at Wapello. Mr. Jarvis was a prominent member of Shelby Norman Post, and one of the best known residents of Muscatine, consequently the news of his sudden death has caused a feeling of deep regret and sorrow among a large circle of friends and admirers. ----- Born In New York ----- Mr. Jarvis was born in Orange county, New York, March 15th, 1830, and at the age of 24 years was united in marriage to Miss Anna Westervelt two years later coming west, and locating near Muscatine. Those who survive, beside the widow are three daughters, Mrs. Charles Wilson, Muscatine Island; Mrs. Sue Stanwood, of Iowa City, and Mrs. Emma Wallace, of Trenton, Mo., and one son, Jesse B. Jarvis, Jr., of Grandview. He is also survived by one brother in New York and a sister, Mrs. E. Storms, of South Muscatine. A son, while serving as county attorney of Louisa county, was shot. This tragedy occurred a number of years ago. Mr. Jarvis was an active and interested member of Shelby Norman Post. The arrangements for the funeral have not been announced. ------ Submitter’s Note: This was my GG Grandfather.
Name: JESSE J. JARVIS
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date submitted: Oct. 10, 2007
Source of Obituary: “THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, April, 2003
MILIANI, Hawaii - Jesse J. Jarvis, 71, Miliani, died Thursday, April 10, 2003, in Miliani. Mr. Jarvis was born on Sept. 12, 1931, in Louisa County, the son of Jesse and Lora Margaret Kisner Jarvis. He served in the U.S. Army for 22 years. He was a veteran of the Korean War and served three tours in Vietnam. He later inspected nuclear submarines for the U.S. Government, retiring in 1997.--- Survivors include his wife, Tatsue of Milani; three sisters, Mary Jean Baker of El Paso, Texas; Anna Grace Van Dolah and her husband, John, of Muscatine and Beverly Joan Morehead and her husband, Paul, of Illinois City, Ill. He was preceded in death by his father.
Name: LORA ‘MARGARET’ JARVIS
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date submitted: Sept. 10, 2007
Source of Obituary: “THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Sept. 23, 1958
Lora ''Margaret'' Jarvis, 93, Muscatine, died Friday, June 27, 2003, at the Muscatine Care Center. Graveside services will be on Monday, June 30, at Greenwood Cemetery under the arrangements of the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home. --- Mrs. Jarvis was born on May 6, 1910, in Springfield, Ill., the daughter of George H. and Lucy B. Snow Kisner. She married Jesse Jarvis on May 3, 1930, in Muscatine. She worked at the H.J. Heinz Company, the Batterson and Wesell Button Company, the Automatic Button Company and retired from Thatcher Plastics.--- Survivors include three daughters, Mary Jean Baker of El Paso, Texas, Anna Grace Van Dolah and her husband, John, of Muscatine and Beverly Joan Morehead and her husband, Paul, of Illinois City, Ill.; a sister, Katherine I. Carter of Muscatine; a brother-in-law, Chester Van Horn of Muscatine; 12 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, Jesse J. Jarvis; four brothers; and six sisters.
Name: MRS. J. W. JAYNE
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Source of Obituary: "THE EVENING JOURNAL," Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, March 30, 1898, front page
Death of Mrs. John W. Jayne.----Henry Jayne was apprised by wire last evening of the death of his mother, Mrs. John W. Jayne, at Lone Tree, senility being the cause. Her maiden name was Catharine Gardiner, and she was born in New Sharon, Otsego county, New York, November 29th, 1813, she being consequently in her eighty-fifth year. She was first married to James Gilliland in 1830, by whom she had two children, James Gilliland, who died in New York, and Mrs. Maria Wingrove, now residing in Arian, Crawford county, Iowa. She was married the second time to John W. Jayne, March 3, 1843, and with him resided in Delaware county, New York, and Wayne county, Pennsylvania, adjoining, until August, 1854, when they emigrated to Scott county, Iowa, and then removed to Fulton township, Muscatine county, in 1856, where they continued to reside until 1869, when they again moved to Fremont township, Johnson county, where they have since resided, being among the founders of the town of Lone Tree. The children by this marriage are David Jayne, of Lone Tree, Henry Jayne, of this city, William, who died in 1877, Sarah, wife of Rev. A. C. Kelly, of South Chicago, Ill. They celebrated their golden wedding in 1893, March 3d, their marriage being the second for each, each having children by former marriages surviving. Mrs. Jayne was a noble woman, a true Christian, a faithful wife and mother, a good, kind neighbor, always ready to alleviate the suffering or aid in any good work. She has been a faithful companion to her aged husband, who with the above named children are left to mourn. The funeral is appointed for tomorrow at 11 o'clock, with interment at Lone Tree.
Name: HAZEL J. JAYNES
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Friday, December 3, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, September 26, 2002, page 5A
Hazel Jaynes------ MUSCATINE, Iowa - Hazel J. Jaynes, 77, 2102 West Bay Drive, died Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2002, at her home. Services are Friday at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. Dr. Pam Saturnia will officiate. Pallbearers are Mike Berlin, Dennis Fahy, Chad Bieri, Scott Petersen, Joe Pearson, Don Putnam and Rusty Golien. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Jaynes was born July 31, 1925, in Muscatine, the daughter of Harold and Beatrice Flood Essex. She married Robert V. Jaynes Aug. 25, 1956, in Muscatine. He preceded her in death in December 2000. She was a member of the Sugar Creek United Methodist Church, Chatham, Ill. She lived in Glenarm, Ill. for 40 years. Survivors include a sister, Betty Smith of Muscatine and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and a sister, Vivian Bloomer.-----Submitters' Note:----- Ref; Muscatine County IA b/records, m/rec said she was 31 when she married Robert Jaynes and Robert was 34.
Name: EVA JEAN
Submitted by: Phyllis Hazen
Date submitted: August 5, 2007
Source of Obituary: “THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL & NEWS TRIBUNE”, Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, January 20, 1931, page 10
DEATH CLAIMS NICHOLS WOMAN--- Nichols – Mrs. Eva Jean , aged 74 years, died this morning at the home of her nephew, Allie Quimby, near this city, after a two week’s illness of pneumonia. Funeral Services will be held at the Christian church, conducted by the Rev. E. L. Nickle, with burial in the Conesville Cemetery. Eva Mansfield was born in Huntsville, Conn., June 22, 1858, and came to Iowa the following year with her parents, and had been a resident of Pike township since that time. In 1876 she was married to Thomas Jean, who preceded her in death. Mr. and Mrs. Quimby are the only immediate relatives. Mrs. Jean was a member of the Christian church and of the Rebekah lodge.
Name: MRS. EVA JEAN
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Saturday, October 9, 2004 4:26 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, July 25, 1955, page 8
Mrs. Eva Jean--- Life Resident of Conesville, Dies ---------- Funeral services for Mrs. Eva Jean, 85, Conesville, who died Saturday at 409 East Sixth street in Muscatine, were held today at the Geo M. Wittich funeral home. Burial was in the Conesville cemetery. Mrs. Jean, a life resident of Conesville, died at 4:30 p.m. Saturday. The daughter of Milton and Hannah Van Horn she was born Sept. 18, 1869 at Conesville. She was married to Arthur U. Jean Dec. 30, 1890 in Muscatine. Mrs. Jean was a member of the Grace Evangelical church Conesville. She was affiliated with the Rebekah Lodge of Columbus Junction. Surviving are a son, Roy W. Jean, Conesville; two daughters Mrs. Claude Johnson, Fillmore, Ill., and Mrs. Ray Pine, Knoxville; five grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband and two children.-----Submitter's Note: no relation.
Name: JOANNE JEFFERSON
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date submitted: Oct. 10, 2007
Source of Obituary: “THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Sept. 7, 1975
Services for Mrs. Clark (Joanne) Jefferson, 38, 1908 Hammann Ave., will be held at Wesley United Methodist Church. There is no visitation at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.---She died of injuries sustained in a car-truck accident Saturday afternoon on Interstate 280 near Milan, ILL.---She is the daughter of Joseph and Lela Gauger Thompson, she was born Aug. 5, 1937, in Muscatine County. She married Clark Jefferson Sept. 1, 1956, in Muscatine.--- Surviving are her husband, one son, Jon, and three daughters, Kelly, Tracey and Angela, all at home; three brothers, George Thompson of rural Muscatine, William Thompson of Fruitland, and Leland Thompson of Letts; six sisters, Mrs. Dale (Frances) Thuma of Tipton, Mrs. Harold (Florence) Wells of Moscow, Mrs. Marlin (Betty) White of Wilton, Mrs. Bonnie White of Illinois City, Mrs. Joseph (Mary) DeSollar of Beardstown, ILL., and Mrs. Ronald (Pat) Dickey of Muscatine; and her father Joseph Thompson of Moscow. Her mother and one brother preceded her in death.---Submitter’s Note: She died Sept. 6, 1975. – I went to school with her.
Name: WILLIAM J. JEFFERSON
Submitted by: Bev Gerdts
Date Submitted: November 15, 2011
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, IA., May 7, 1905
The sad news of the death of William J. Jefferson of Sweetland Township filled the hearts of his many friends in this city. William J. Jefferson was born in New York state on August 16,1821 and when a young man moved to this county where he made his home ever since that time. He was 83 years, eight months, and 20 days old at the time of his death. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the home. Internment will be made in the Bloomington cemetery.
Name: MRS. HARRIETT JEFFRIES
Submitted by: Denise and Norma
Date Submitted: Monday, November 15, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL," Muscatine, Iowa, April 1, 1963
MRS.HARRIETT JEFFRIES-------Funeral services for Mrs. Harriett Jeffries, 65, were held Sunday at the George M. Wittich Funeral Home. Flower attendants were Mrs. and Mrs. James Figg. Pallbearers were Elmer E. Bloom Sr., S. G. Overholt, Raymond Grimm, William Mull Sr., Robert Phillips, and Leo Baker. Interment was at Grandview cemetery. Mrs. Jeffries died March 28 at the Hershey Convalexcent home.
Name: JANICE L. JEHLE
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Friday, January 7, 2005
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, December 16, 2004, page 5A
Janice Jehle----- West Liberty, Iowa --- Janice L. Jehle, 70, West Liberty, died suddenly Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2004, at her home. The Rev. Susen LeBlanc will officiate the services. Burial will be at Oak Ridge Cemetery, West Liberty. Mrs. Jehle was born March 27, 1934, in Iowa City, the daughter of Herbert D. and Leota C. Riedesel Richards. She married Kenneth L. Jehle Aug. 18, 1953, in West Liberty. She graduated from West Liberty High School in 1951. For many years she worked with her husband and mother at the Jehle and Connor Insurance Agency Inc., West Liberty. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and always enjoyed her mother/son outings. Survivors include her mother, Leota C. Connor of West Liberty; two daughters, Linda K. Jehle of Tucson, Ariz., and Cathy A. Simon and husband Steve M. of West Liberty; two sons, Kent L. Jehle and wife Diann K. of Iowa City and Brent A. Jehle and wife Chrissy K. of Kalona; six grandchildren, Stephanie Simon, Shane Simon, Amber Simon, Amy Jehle, Jennifer Jehle and Karsen Jehle; and a great-grandchild, Kobe Simon. She was preceded in death by her father and her husband. ------Submitters' Note: I'm no relation
Name: GEORGE LOUIS JEHRING
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, Newspaper Date Unknown
George Louis JEHRING, 66, of 502 West Second Street, Muscatine business man for 45 year, died today at Muscatine County hospital. --- Mr. JEHRING had been proprietor of the Red Paint Store here until disposing of the business in June, 1955. He had been active in civic and fraternal life. --- He was born Dec. 3, 1889 at Davenport, being a son of John and Lydia CRELIUS-JEHRING. Mr. JEHRING came to Muscatine 45 years ago, and purchased the Red Paint Store in 1911. --- He married Etta Marie WASHBURN Dec. 10, 1913 at Waterloo, Ia. --- Surviving are his widow, a son, Robert JEHRING and three grandchildren, all of Muscatine; and one brother, Ed JEHRING of Davenport. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister. --- Requiem high mass will be conducted Tuesday at St. Mathias church. ----------- (written in ink; 11 Jan 1956) ------------ Solemn Requiem High Mass for George Louis JEHRING was held Tuesday at St. Mathias church. The Rev. J. J. Welsh was celebrant of the Mass. --- Pallbearers were H. C. Bain, Kenneth Fairall, Howard Hill, Harry Jones, Weldon Schmidt and John Tiedemann. Honorary pallbearers were Harry Asthalter, Ludy Bosten, G. A. Chaudoin, Clarence Eitman, Abe Glass, Dave Gross, William Johnson, Dr. H. G. Johnson, Paul Kent, Fed Kranz, Homer Mueller, W. A. Matthews, Elmus Richard, Gene Rosenthal, Walter Russell, Felix Ruppert, Milo Templeman, George Volger and Roy Zoller. Assisting with flowers and honorary attendants were Mrs. Harry Asthalter, Mrs. Harold Bain, Mrs. Iva Bosten, Mrs. Harry Beeson, Mrs. Marie Howe, Mrs. Fred Hahn, Mrs. Omer Jones, Miss Frances Kelley, Mrs. Lulu Nyenhuis, Mrs. Felix Ruppert, Mrs. E. D. Richard, Mrs. Elsie Rabedeaux, Mrs. Harold Pantel and Mrs. George Zoller. Burial in St. Mary’s cemetery under the direction of the Riley Funeral Home.
Name: JOHN JELLY
Submitted by: Norma and Denise
Date Submitted: Thursday, March 30, 2006
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, April 6, 1900, page 1
A Tribute To John Jelly------Friday morning at 1:30, Mr. J. A. Jelly, the faithful representative of the Muscatine Journal, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. McKee. Mr. Jelly had for years represented the Journal in this vicinity and no more honest and faithful man was ever attached to a newspaper. He lived for it, he worked for its success as probably no other employee on its pay rolls. His honesty and integrity was never called in question by any one to our knowledge in all the years he served that paper. His remains were laid to rest Monday. A good man has been called from our midst, whose place will be hard to fill. The funeral was in charge of the Masons, many of whom came from Atalissa to pay the last tribute to their departed brother. The services were held in the Methodist church, Rev. Corley officiating. The large attendance evinced the high esteem in which Mr. Jelly had been held by friends and neighbors. West Liberty Enterprise-Index.
Name: ESTHER M. JENNETT
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Friday, December 3, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, June, 2002
ESTHER JENNETT----- MUSCATINE, Iowa Esther M. Jennett, 85, of Muscatine, died Monday, June 17, 2002, at Manorcare Nursing Home in Davenport. Services will be Thursday at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. The Rev. Earl Miller of the Foursquare Gospel Church will officiate. Pallbearers will be David Jennett, Gary Jennett, Ron Jennett, Steve Jennett, Dale Jennett and Darren Burr. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Jennett was born on Jan. 19, 1917, in Muscatine, the daughter of Arthur and Louise Krueger Bahr. She married Glen Jennett on Dec. 8, 1934, in Muscatine. She and her husband lived in Louisa County from 1953 until 1986. She was a member of the Ladies of the Moose, Farm Bureau, Lend-A-Hand Club, Merry Makers Club and the Jolly Birthday Club. She worked for H. J. Heinz, Norman Baker's Hospital, Hawkeye Button Company and the Ceylon Plant. Survivors include two sons, Vernon E. Jennett and his wife, Ruth, of Mooresville, Indiana, and Kenneth Jennett and his wife, Evonne, of Bedford, Iowa; one son-in-law, Ralph Burr of Muscatine; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great great-granddaughter; three step great-grandchildren; and one brother, Eddie Hayes and his wife, Edee, of Muscatine. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one daughter, Donna Mae Burr, and three daughters in infancy, one sister, and one brother.
Name: DONALD JENS
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; September 22, 1962)
Two Muscatine youths died today when an automobile rolled over several times on highway 61, 12 miles east of Muscatine. Donald E. JENS, 19, 918 East 10th street, and Michael Allen BECKEY, 17, 1104 Isett avenue, were pronounced dead at Muscatine General hospital. Sheriff Dick Oppelt, notified of the accident at 4:20 a.m., said the youths apparently were killed at the scene. The deaths brought the 1962 traffic toll in Muscatine county to nine, according to sheriff’s department records. --- JENS is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Loren Edward JENS. BECKEY is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent BECKEY. --- The 1955 model car, registered to Vincent BECKEY, was totally … (the article ends here)..--------------------Donald E. JENS was born Dec. 11, 1942, in Muscatine. He had been employed as a line-up man at the Huttig Manufacturing Company for the past one and one-half years. He was of the Lutheran faith. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Loran E. JENS, Sr.; four brothers, Loren F. JENS, Jr., Gary Lee JENS, 16, Denis Eugene JENS, 12, and Randy Bruce JENS, 6; one sister, Mrs. Dean (Dorothy Ann) SCHMOLDT; and his paternal grandfather, Fred JENS of Sweetland Twp. He was preceded in death by two brothers in infancy. --- Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Riley funeral home by Rev. E. I. Hageman. Interment will be at Greenwood cemetery.
Name: ANNA MARIE JENSEN
Submitted by: Webmaster for Cheri Gerrish
Date Submitted: July 8, 2002
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, June 17, 1952, page 6, issue # 145
Mrs. Jensen, 89, Called in Death; Service Thursday---- West Liberty------Mrs. Anna Marie Jensen, 89, died Thursday afternoon at Hershey hospital in Muscatine. She had been in failing health for some time. Born Feb. 14, 1863, in Germany, she came to the United States when a young woman, and was married June 1, 1882, in Davenport to Frederick Jensen. She came to West Liberty that year and had made her home in Muscatine county since that time. She was a member of the Lutheran church. Surviving are three sons, George Jensen of Nichols, Will Jensen, Stanwood, and Carl Jensen, Muscatine; three daughters, Mrs. Emma Boyens, West Liberty, Mrs. Minnie Kensinger, Tipton, and Mrs. L. G. Frutig, Cedar Rapids; four brothers, John and Claus DeMean, both of West Liberty, and George and Pete DeMean, both of Rochester, Ia.; 14 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and parents. The body is at the S. C. Snider Funeral home and funeral services will be held there Thursday with the Rev. Clinton Frank, pastor of the Presbyterian church, officiating. Burial will be in Oakridge cemetery.-----"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, June 20, 1952, page 3, issue #148----Funeral Rites For Two Noted At West Liberty West Liberty----Funeral services were held at the Snider Funeral home Thursday for Mrs. Anna Marie Jensen, whose death occurred Monday at Hershey hospital, Muscatine. The Rev. Clinton Frank was in charge. Pallbearers, all grandsons of Mrs. Jensen, were: Richard, Walter, Wilson and Billy Jensen, Dean Sanders and Harold Kensinger. Harry Lewis was the soloist and Mrs. Robert Little the organist. Burial was at Oakridge cemetery.
Name: FREDERICK CARSON JENSEN
Submitted by: Webmaster for Cheri Gerrish
Date Submitted: July 8, 2002
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, December 12, 1942, page 2, issue # 295
OBITUARY--- F. C. Jensen, 84, of West Liberty Taken by Death---- West Liberty-----Frederick Carson Jensen, 84, died Friday at 3:15 at his home after a short illness. He was born June 19, 1858, in Germany, where he spent his early life. He came to America in 1882 and was married to Mary DeMean, June 1, 1882. Their first home was the Isaac Hale farm, three miles North of West Liberty. Last June 1st they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at their home on North Columbia street where they have lived for 22 years in retirement. Surviving are his widow, three sons, George Jensen and Will Jensen of West Liberty and Carl Jensen of Toledo, Ia., two daughters, Mrs. Henry Boyen, West Liberty and Mrs. D. V. Kensinger, Tipton; one sister, Mrs. Christina Reese, Wilton and a niece, Mrs. L. G. Frutig, of Iowa City, who was reared in the Jensen home. A daughter, Mary and a son, Fred, two sisters and two brothers preceded him in death. He is also survived by 13 grand children, 9 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday at the Snider Funeral home.
Name: JOHN P. JENSEN
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Newspaper Unknown (written in ink; 20 Apr 1959)
West Branch - John P. JENSEN, 87-year-old prominent Cedar County farmer, died Thursday at his home. --- JENSEN was born Dec. 14, 1871, in Denmark, and came to the United States at an early age. A school classmate of Herbert Hoover, JENSEN served nine years on the Cedar county boar of supervisors, and was one of the founders of the Bethany Lutheran church of West Branch. --- He was married in 1899 to Anna PETERSEN. He is survived by the widow; four sons, Fred, Earl, Lawrence and Russell, all of the West Branch and West Liberty vicinity; one daughter, Mrs. Magnus SONDERGARD of West Branch; one brother, one sister, and several grandchildren. --- Rev. E. I. Hageman of Muscatine will conduct the funeral services Sunday, at the Bethany Lutheran church.
Name: VIOLA P. JENSEN
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Tuesday, August 2, 2005 8:11 AM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, July 25, 2005
Viola Jensen----- MUSCATINE, Iowa - Viola P. Jensen, 89, Muscatine, died Saturday, July 23, 2005, at Unity Hospital. The Rev. Paul Ostrem will officiate. Casket bearers are Bob Barkema, Bob Trevarthen, Gene Harkness, Walter Naber, Mike Paul and Bill Mark. Honorary casket bearer is John Trevarthen. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church. Mrs. Jensen was born Oct. 5, 1916, in Sweetland Center, the daughter of Herman R. and Elaina Martz Schafer. She married W.G. "Mike" Jensen on Dec. 24, 1937, in Davenport. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, the Women of the Moose and the Muscatine General Hospital Auxiliary. She worked as a secretary for Grain Processing Corp. and Kent Feeds for 11 years and also worked as a secretary for their family businesses, Mike's DX and Mike's Electrical Service. She did beautiful work with counted cross stitch. She was an avid bowler and golfer and played well into her 80's. Survivors include her husband. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Florence Metcalf. ----Submitters' Note: No relation.
Name: WILLIAM F. JENSEN
Submitted by a Volunteer
Date Submitted: July 18, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, December 27, 1955, page 6
Sleeping Pills Blamed in Death Of W. F. Jensen---West Liberty---William F. Jensen, 66, died at his home early Monday morning as the result of an overdose of sleeping pills. Dr. I. H. Odell, Muscatine county coroner, said death probably occurred about 2 a.m. Monday after Mr. Jensen took too many sleeping pills before retiring. The son of Herd and Elizabeth Westfall Jensen, he was born March 25, 1889, at Van Meter, Ia., and had been a resident here for 43 years. He married Mabel Schneider Jan. 28, 1913. Surviving are his wife; a son, Lester Jensen, West Liberty; a daughter, Mrs. Wilfred Thompson, West Liberty; three brothers, Julius and Art Jensen, both of Van Meter, and Herman Jensen, De Soto, Ia.; three sisters, Clara Prohaska, Denver, Colo., Mrs. Elmer Duffey, Los Angeles, and Martha Fruitig, Cedar Rapids; and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at the Methodist church here with the Rev. Harlow Doliber, pastor of the church, officiating. Burial will be in Oakridge cemetery under the direction of the Snider Funeral home.
Name: SARAH J. JEPSON
Submitted by: Bev Gerdts
Date Submitted: November 15, 2011
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, IA., Monday January 22, 1912
Mrs. Sarah J. Jepson, for many years a minister in the Friends church, passed away Sunday morning at Bellevue Hospital. During the past five years the well know woman had been in feeble health, and about two months ago removed to Bellevue hospital for treatment. Mrs. Sarah J. Jepson was born in Vaselbore, Me, July 11,1829. She was the daughter of Elijah and Judith Cook. She was united in marriage to Silas F. Jepson in the year 1848, to this union six children were born. Three of whom precede her in death, Mary in infancy; Charles H and Mina Bailey both know to Muscatine people died in recent years. Of the three children living, Mrs. Carrie Curtis resides in Muscatine, Mrs. Ellen Keatley resides in Pasadena, Cal., and Mrs. Eva Curtis resides in Miller S. Dak. Mrs. Jepson moved with her husband and family from Maine to West Branch IA about 1866, later they moved to Muscatine where in 1879 her husband died. Her death is mourned by one sister, Mrs. Henry Jepson of Grand Junction Col. and two brothers John Cook and Albert Cook residing in Vaselbore, Me. The funeral will be held at 1 o’clock Tuesday afternoon at the Friends church corner of 5th and Sycamore streets. Internment will be made at the Bloomington cemetery.
Name: SILAS F. JEPSON
Submitted by: Bev Gerdts
Date Submitted: January 1, 2012
Source of Obituary: "Muscatine Daily Journal", Muscatine, IA., Thursday February 13, 1879
Died, at his home in this city, at 4 p.m., to-day, February 13, of typhoid – pneumonia, Silas F. Jepson, aged about 55 years. Deceased came from West Branch, Iowa, to this place about three years ago, and was for some time in the grocery trade. He made many warm friends here. Time of the funeral not yet fixed.
Name: REV. K. M. JESCHKE
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: “MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, April 12, 1955
The Rev. K. M. JESCHKE, 75, who during the early thirties served as pastor of the Muscatine Evangelical and Reformed church, died Monday at the home of his son, Ralph, in Los Altos, Calif. Following services at Los Altos, the body will be taken to Mart, Texas, for burial. --- The Rev. Mr. JASCHKE retired from the ministry about 1950. He had made his home in California since the death of his wife. --- Surviving are three sons, Heinz JESCHKE of Muscatine, Ralph JESCHKE of Los Altos and the Rev. Horst JESCHKE, San Francisco; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, son and daughter.
Name: ALBERT JESSE
Submitted by: Norma Rogers for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: Sunday, October 24, 2004 11:30 AM
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, March 27, 1911, page 2
ALBERT JESSE------ INJURIES FATAL TO ALBERT JESSE ------------ YOUNG MAN KICKED BY HORSE DIED SATURDAY NIGHT ------------ Funeral Services Will Be Held At 10 O'clock On Tuesday Morning At U. B. Church in 76 Twp. ------------ Injuries received on Friday evening by Albert Jesse when he was kicked by a horse of the farm property of his mother, Mrs. A. Jesse, in Lake Township, proved fatal to the young man on Saturday evening, his death occurring shortlyafter 6 o'clock. Mr. Jesse remained in a precarious condition from the time of the accident, and the medical attendants held out but slight hope of his recovery when the nature of his injury was discovered. The man was kicked in the abdomen by one of the horses on the farm, when he was endeavoring to hitch the animal to a farm wagon. The announcement of the death of Mr. Jesse was received with deep sorrow by his large acquaintanceship. He was very favorably known and to many the sad tidings of his demise came as a distinct shock. Mr.James resided for the past six years on the farm with his mother and one sister, Miss Emma, and two brothers, Leonard and Edward, also resided at the homestead. He is survived by another brother, Paul, who resides near Sweetland. The funeral of the young man will be held at 10 o'clock on Tuesday morning at the U. B. Church in 76 township.
Name: LEONARD W. JESSE
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; December 15 - 1954)
Services will be held Friday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home for Leonard W. JESSE, 68 who died Tuesday at Muscatine county hospital. The Rev. Everett I. Hageman, pastor of Zion Lutheran church, will have charge. Burial will be at Memorial Park cemetery. --- Mr. JESSE was born Sept. 25, 1996, in Germany the son of August and Maltida SCHROEDER-JESSE. He had been a resident here 63 years and his occupation was farming. He was a veteran of World War I. --- Surviving are two brothers, Edward JESSE, Muscatine, and Paul JESSE, Wilton, and one sister, Mrs. Emma SNAVELY, Muscatine. His parents and two brothers preceded him in death.
Name: PAUL A. JESSE
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, Newspaper Date Unknown
Paul A. JESSE, 77, resident of Muscatine county for the past 70 years, died at today at the home of his son, Lloyd A. JESSE. Services will be held at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home Wednesday. --- The son of August and Matilda JESSE, he was born Oct. 14, 1880, in Germany. Prior to retiring, he operated a pool hall at Wilton. --- Surviving are a son, Lloyd JESSE; one daughter, Mrs. R. J. SCHNABEL, Waterloo; one brother, Ed JESSE, Muscatine; one sister, Mrs. Emma SNAVELY, Muscatine; one grandson, Jerald ORMSBY, Ames; and two great-grandchildren. Three brothers preceded him in death. ------------Rites were conducted today at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home for Paul A. JESSE. The Rev. Everett I. Hageman, pastor of Zion Lutheran church, officiated. Flower attendants were Mrs. Henry Truninger, Mrs. Leland Barkalow and Mrs. Ellsworth-Cole. Pallbearers included Chris Angerer, William Ringenberg, Patsy Ford, Ellsworth Cole and J. W. and Allen Duffe. Interment was at Greenwood cemetery.
Name: MRS. ANNA JEWELL
Submitted by: Webmaster for someone else
Date Submitted: July 26, 2002
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, October 2, 1937, page 2, issue # 235
Mrs. Jewell, 95, Oldest Wilton Resident, Dies---- Wilton----Mrs. Anna Jewell, 95, Wilton's oldest resident and one of the community's best-known women, died at 8:30 p.m. Friday at her home. Her death was due to complications attending advanced age. Mrs. Jewell had been in failing health for the past several years, but her condition did not become critical until about two weeks ago. Born in North Wales June 12, 1842, Mrs. Jewell came to America when four years old with her parents, the Rev. and Mrs. David Knowles. The trip was made in a sailing vessel which was five weeks on the ocean. The family settled in Louisa county near Columbus Junction, and in 1855 moved to Wilton. A congregational clergyman, Mrs. Jewell's father built the first church in Wilton in 1857. She was married to Aaron V. Jewell, a Civil war veteran, Oct. 12, 1863. Mr. Jewell died in November, 1870. There is only one survivor, Mrs. Frank Fulton, a daughter, with whom Mrs. Jewell lived. Two other daughters, Kate and Elizabeth, preceded her in death. Mrs. Jewell, the last of a family of 12 children, was a charter member of the Henry Seibert Woman's Relief corps, No. 212. She was the oldest member of the Wilton Methodist church. Funeral services will be held from the family home Sunday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. J. M. Newgard, pastor of the Wilton Reformed church, officiating. Burial will be in the Oakdale cemetery at Wilton. The body will be returned from the Griffith Funeral home to the residence this afternoon.-----"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, Oct. 4, 1937, page 8, issue # 236----Funeral Rites for Mrs. Anna Jewell Conducted at Wilton---- Wilton----Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Jewell, Wilton's oldest resident, who died Friday at the age of 95, were held Sunday at 2 p.m. from her residence. The Rev. J. M. Newgard, pastor of the Grace Reformed church, officiated with the assistance of the Rev. C. W. Pfeiffer of the Presbyterian church and the Rev. George H. Smith, Methodist minister. A male quartet consisting of A. D. Winsell, E. V. Swanson, David Smith and Charles Lauser sang, "Rock of Ages," "Jesus, Saviour Pilot Me," and "My Heavenly Home," accompanied by Miss Helen Shugar at the piano. The Women's Relief corps, of which Mrs. Jewell was a charter member, attended the service in a body. Pallbearers were the following war veterans: F. A. Martin, H.W. Thurston, D. V. Smull, Fred E. Walters, Elmer Maurer and Ray Wilkerson. Flower attendants were Mrs. D. V. Smull, Miss Cora Beard, and Miss Violet Sibelien. Burial was made in Oakdale cemetery.
Name: MATILDA ROCK JOHN
Submitted by: Janet Branson
Date Submitted: Saturday, October 07, 2000 5:11 PM
Source of Obituary: "WEST LIBERTY INDEX", West Liberty, Iowa, Date of newspaper-Unknown, Death date: January, 1943
Mrs. John Dies Sunday----- Funeral services for Mrs. H. A. John, fifty eight years of age and a lifelong resident of this community, were held Wednesday afternoon from the Methodist Church, with the pastor, Rev. W. A. Smith and the officers of the Order of the Eastern Star conducting the services. Burial was in Oakdridge Cemetery. Mrs. John died of a heart attack about midnight Sunday, but she had been in ill health for serveral years. Matilda Rock, daughter of Felix and Laura Rock, was born Feb. 3, 1884, on a farm south of West Liberty. She was married to Harry John of West Liberty, March 8, 1913, at Rock Island.. She was a memer of the Methodist Chuch, Order of the Eastern Star, the Pythian Sisters and the Royal Neighbors of America. Surviving are her husband, a sister, Mrs. Mary Lane and a brother, Marvin of Rockwell City. Attending the services from a distance were Marvin Rock; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph John, Sioux City; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer John, Linn Grove; Mr. and Mrs. Raymond John and two children from Davenport; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kloth, Columus Junction; Mrs. Ed Lewis and Mrs. Blanche Birkhahn, Davenport.
Name: CAROLYN JOHNS
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, Newspaper Date Unknown
Mrs. C. D. JOHNS, the former Miss Carolyn HEEZEN of Muscatine, sister of Charles C. HEEZEN, 1315 Smalley avenue, died Saturday, March 17, in Baltimore, Md., at the home of her sister, Mrs. Peter LIONUDAKIS. --- Mr. and Mrs. HEEZEN of Muscatine arrived back Friday after attending funeral services for Mrs. JOHNS March 19 at Raleigh, N.C. --- Mrs. Johns’ husband, who was formerly head of the history department at North Carolina College for Women at Greensboro, N.C., preceded her in death last August. --- Born in Muscatine, Mrs. JOHNS was a graduate of Muscatine High school. She was graduated form Grinnell College in 1914 and received a master’s degree from Columbia university in New York City in 1919. Prior to her marriage in 1926, she was assistant professor of history and political science at the North Carolina college from 1922 to 1926. --- Surviving are a son, Richard H. JOHNS, Greensboro; the brother and sister; and an aunt, Miss Hannah HEEZEN, Muscatine.
Name: HOSEA JOHNS
Submitted by: Charlene Nichols Hixon
Date Submitted: March 9, 2009
Source of Obituary: “MUSCATINE WEEKLY JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, 4 February 1878
Died, near Austin, Texas, in the 78th year of his age, Hosea Johns. --- Many of our old citizens will recognize in the above notice the name of an old citizen of Muscatine, one who lived here from 1843 to 1852. Three of his children are still living in or near the city – Mrs. W. S. Richie, Mrs. Chas. G. Hayes and Mrs. Robert Black. The deceased was a consistent and faithful member of the M. E. church and an exhorter. He was elected lay delegate from Texas to the General Conference held in Baltimore in 1876. He was also a sterling patriot, and all through the dark days of the rebellion held true allegiance to the Union, and for many months at a time was compelled to live in the mountains of Texas, only venturing home occasionally at night to get provisions for himself and comrades.
Name: DANIEL B. JOHNSON
Submitted by: Bev Gerdts
Date Submitted: January 1, 2012
Source of Obituary: "The (Muscatine) Evening Journal", Muscatine, IA., Monday June 25, 1894
Daniel B. Johnson died yesterday morning at 7 o’clock at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Thos B. Paige, in Sweetland Township, with whom he had been living for the past year and a half. He was born at Deering New Hampshire, June 25, 1812, and hence only lacked one day of being 82 years old. He was united in marriage with Lydia F. Miller of Pittsfield, New Hampshire and of this union seven children were born, two of whom are deceased. The surviving are, Mrs. Abigail M. Fry of Greenville Clay Co., Iowa, Mrs. L. Maria Deane, pastor of the Friends church at New Providence, Iowa, Miss Phebe E. Johnson, Dr. L.D. Johnson and Mrs. R.L. Paige, of this city. Mrs. Johnson died February 25,1876. He was a life long member of the Friends church. Funeral services will occur at the Bloomington church to-morrow (Tuesday) afternoon.
Name: DR. HELMER G. JOHNSON
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in ink; 22 Feb 1971)
Services will be held Wednesday at the Fairbanks Home for Funerals for Dr. Helmer G. JOHNSON, 74, who had been a dentist in Muscatine for more than 50 years. Dr. JOHNSON died Sunday at Muscatine General hospital. --- He was born July 16, 1896, at Forest City, Iowa, the son of Nels and Johanna NELSON-JOHNSON. He graduated from Forest City High school in 1914, and received the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery from the State University of Iowa in 1919. He started his dental practice in Muscatine in 1919 and had occupied the same office quarters in the Laurel Building since 1920 until retiring last year. --- He was a veteran of World War I. --- Dr. JOHNSON was a member of the American Dental Association, the Federation of Dentire International, Elks lodge, Moose lodge, Geneva golf and country club, the Shrine and Consistory of the Masonic Orders, a 50-year member of the American Legion, member of the “I” club and the Alumni Association of the University of Iowa. --- Dr. JOHNSON was married Sept. 5, 1928, to Juanita WILEY. She preceded him in death on April 2, 1964. --- His is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Jerry (Mary Ann) BOULUND, Muscatine, a foster daughter, Mrs. J. F. (Edith) TWOHIG, Long Meadow, Mass., and six grandchildren. He is also survived by a brother, Dr. Harold F. JOHNSON, a dentist at Northwood, Ia.; and four sisters, Mrs. Henry BECKJORDEN, and Miss Elvera JOHNSON, b9th of St. Paul, Minn., Mrs. Robert ANTHONY of Menlow Park, Calif., and Mrs. J. F. McCONNELL, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. --- He was preceded in death by his parents and wife. --------------(written in ink; 25 Feb. 1971)--------Funeral services for Dr. H. G. JOHNSON Wednesday at the Fair banks Home for Funerals. Rev. Donald Owen and Rev. Telford Dindinger officiated. Pallbearers were Dr. George Ritson, William Liebbe, Jacob Liebbe, Glen Teraberry, James Devin, Frank Drucker, and James Cottrell. The Muscatine Dental Association service as Honorary Pallbearers. Burial Was in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Name: IDA L. JOHNSON
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in ink; 22 Feb 1971)
Mrs. Ida L. JOHNSON, 90, died today at Mercy hospital, Davenport. She had formerly lived at 311 E. Fourth, Muscatine, and had lived the past three years at 1120 W. Fourth, Davenport. --- Born Dec. 7, 1877 at Muscatine, she was the daughter of Fred and Madeline MILLER-SELL. She married Andrew J. JOHNSON Oct. 5, 1897 at Muscatine. He preceded her in death. Mrs. JOHNSON was a member of the Walnut St. Baptist church. --- Survivors include two sons, Arthur C. JOHNSON, Orange, Calif.; and Ernest A. JOHNSON, Muscatine; two daughters, Mrs. Maynard (Lillian) HOON, San Diego, Calif.; and Mrs. Carl…. (the article was cut here)..
Name: JOHN DIETRICH JOHNSON
Submitted by: June Welsch (of no relation)
Date Submitted: September 6, 2009
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Monday December 1, 1930
John Dietrich Johnson, 70, died at the Lutheran Old People's home on the Burlington road at 8:30 Sunday morning after an illness of one week with heart disease and resulting complications. --- He was born in Germany, Dec. 4, 1859, and had been at the home since, Oct. 28, 1926. He never married and there are no near relatives surviving. --- Funeral services will be conducted at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning at the Lutheran home by the Rev. S. Loeb, pastor of the Lutheran church at Atallssa. --- Burial will be in the home cemetery. The Wittich Funeral home Is in charge of arrangements.
Name: MRS. LENA JOHNSON
Submitted by: the Webmaster
Date Submitted: October 22, 2006
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, November 15, 1965, page 7
MRS. LENA JOHNSON----WILTON---Funeral services for Mrs. Lena Johnson, 78, were held at the Griffith Funeral Home Saturday afternoon, with Rev. Homer Perry officiating. Soloist was Mrs. Francis Henderson; Mrs. Emma Birkhofer was the organist. Pallbearers were Fred Wirtz, Fred Beiermann, Clarence Fulton, and Waldo Horn. Burial was at Inland Cemetery in Cedar County, under the direction of Griffith Funeral Home. Mrs. Johnson died at Muscatine General Hospital Thursday morning.
Name: MRS. SALLIE JOHNSON
Submitted by: Norma Rogers for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: July 8, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, January 5, 1911, page 5
MRS. SALLIE JOHNSON---- SUFFERING ENDS IN DEATH TODAY---- Mrs. Sallie Johnson Expires At Home Of Her Son---- A Native of Virginia, and a Long Resident of Missouri---- She Came Here Five Years Ago------ Mrs. Sallie Johnson died this morning at 6:30 o'clock, after about two weeks of intense suffering, at the home of her son, Thomas Mittleberger, 631 Schley avenue. Death was cause by an abcess of the lungs, with which she was taken down Christmas day. During the last two or three days she was unconscious and death was momentarily expected. Funeral services will likely be conducted Saturday afternoon by the Rev. H. W. Munster, pastor of Musserville M. E. Church. Mrs. Johnson had lived in South Muscatine about five years, having come here from St. Louis to live with her son, Thomas Mittleberger. She was a native of Virginia, born on December 24, 1844, and was 66 years old last month. Her maiden name was Sallie Davis. She moved to Missouri in 1868, and two years later was united in marriage with George Mittleberger at St. Charles. Later the family went to Rock Island for a few years, later returning to St. Louis, where her first husband died in 1877. The year following she was united with John L. Johnson at St. Charles. He died in1895 and since then she had been living with her sons. When Thomas Mittleberger came here five years ago, she joined him. She had five children by her first marriage and two by her second. The two latter children will be here from St. Louis to attend the funeral. Besides Thomas Mittleberger, another son, Newton B. Mittleberger lives in Muscatine, having his rsidence at 309 Benham avenue. Mrs. Johnson was an active and ambitious woman and lived wholly for her children. Though not a member of any church until a few days ago, when she joined the Musserville M. E., she was thoroughly a Christian and a good woman. During her brief residence in Muscatine, she made many warm friends.
Name: SILAS L. JOHNSON
Submitted by: Pat Drumm for Judy Beeding
Date submitted: Sept. 13, 2007
Source of Obituary: “THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL AND NEWS TRIBUNE”, Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, July 22, 1920, pg. 1
A heart attack, suffered about 7:30 o’clock Wednesday night, just as he had returned from a motor trip to the country, caused the death of Silas L. Johnson, 206 East Seventh street, prominent local banker and official in two fraternal orders. He was 57 years old.--- Mr. Johnson had been working the greater part of the afternoon in a small garden plot he was cultivating near the outskirts of the city. When he returned to his home in the evening, he was apparently in the best of health and partook of a hearty supper. Following the evening meal, the Johnson family set out on an automobile ride, and it was at the close of this trip that Mr. Johnson suffered his attack. He asked for a glass of water, but passed away before it could be brought to him.--- Mr. Johnson attended the republican state convention at Des Moines on Tuesday.--- Mr. Johnson’s passing comes as a tragic and unexpected blow not only to his family, but to the entire community.--- Cashier of the American bank ever since its founding in 1899, for twenty-four years secretary of local Masonic lodges, grand treasurer of the A. O. U. W. state lodge, and member of the board of trustees of the First Methodist church, Mr. Johnson had always been prominently identified with commercial, fraternal and church activities. In the Masonic order he had attained the thirty-second degree. Politically, he served three terms as treasurer of Muscatine county, resigning this position to take up the banking business. He also played a prominent part in all movements pertaining to civic betterment.--- Born on a farm in Cedar county, north of Tipton, January 22, 1863, the deceased spent his boyhood there, subsequently removing to Wilton, where he entered the cattle business with his brother, Griffith, now deceased. On September 3, 1885, he was united in marriage with Miss Nellie Bell, at Wilton. There the couple continued to reside until Mr. Johnson was elected county treasurer in 1894, when they removed to this city.--- To this union was born five children. The wife of the deceased, a son Walter and a daughter, Margaret, preceded him in death.--- To survive him, he leaves one son, Ray, former county treasurer, now secretary to the Iowa executive council, Des Moines: two daughters, Mrs. Fred Wollett, of this city, and Mrs. R. Vernon, of Minneapolis; and two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Panburn and Mrs. Anna R. Simmons, both of Faulkton, S. Dak. Four grandchildren also survive.--- Arrangements for his burial have not been completed as yet, but are withheld pending the arrival of his son Ray from Des Moines.
Name: THOMAS G. JOHNSON
Submitted by: Webmaster for Carol
Date Submitted: July 11, 2000 11:30 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, IA., Saturday, April 15, 1916 page 8
ELEVATOR MAN IS STRICKEN ON DUTY----- THOMAS G. JOHNSON DIES ON WAY TO HOSPITAL----- Sudden Attack of Apoplexy Comes on While at Work in German-American Bank Building.----- Thomas G. Johnson, elevator operator in the German-American bank building, was stricken with apoplexy while on duty last evening and died on the way to the hospital. He had just returned to his work from supper and at 7 o'clock complained of feeling ill and called to another man in the building to assist him. Dr. Beveridge was summoned to attend him at the couch in a basement room of the building and the decision was reached to take him at once to Hershey hospital. He did not regain consciousness and death is thought to have taken place about 8 o'clock on the way to the institution. Mr. Johnson was born in Muscatine 52 years ago and had lived here all his life. His wife preceded him in death, eighteen years ago. Before taking up his duties at the bank building he was for a number of years in charge of the club building of the Elks lodge. The deceased is mourned by a son, George, of Houston, Texas, and two daughters, Miss Grace of Kewanee, Ill., and Mrs John Grogan of Moline, Ill. One brother, William, and three sisters, Mrs. W.S. Vanatta, Mrs. E. F. Randleman and Mrs. T.R. Pitchforth, all residing here, also survive. Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed.
Name: DR. J. G. JOHNSTON
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; Aug 21, 1953)
Dr. J. G. JOHNSTON, 73, died suddenly of a heart attack today at his home 219 West Seventh street. Services will be held at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home, Sunday with the Rev. Caleb Larson in charge. urial will be in Riverside cemetery, Marshalltown, on Monday. --- Dr. JOHNSTON was born Dec. 27, 1879, at Marshalltown, the son of Ira and Amanda GILBERT-JOHNSTON. He had been a resident of Muscatine for the past 35 years. His marriage to Mabel FICKEN took place Nov. 25, 1922 at Marshalltown. He was of Baptist faith. Prominent in rifle club circles, he was a member of the Illowa Rifle Club. His occupation was chiropractor. --- Survivors include his wife, one son, Gene JOHNSTON of Webster city, Ia.; one daughter, Mrs. Ethelyn FENNER of Muscatine, one brother, John JOHNSTON of Birmingham, Ala., and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife; one sister and one brother.
Name: MRS. WILLIAM JOHNSTON
Submitted by: Denise and Norma
Date Submitted: Monday, November 15, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL," Muscatine, Iowa, January 30, 1908
MRS. WILLIAM JOHNSTON------- WELL KNOWN WOMAN HAS PASSED AWAY-------MRS. WILLIAM JOHNSTON, OF WILTON, SUCCUMBS-------Was Well Known and Highly Respected Resident of Muscatine County---Has Friends Here-------Wilton, Ia., Jan. 30.--- Mrs. William Johnston, a well known and highly respected resident of Muscatine county for over fifty years, passed away at her home in East Wilton at 9:15 o'clock this morning, her death being due to the infirmities of old age. Mrs. Johnston was born in Athens county, Ohio, Nov. 30, 1819, consequently had attained the age of 88 years 2 months. In 1855 they came to Muscatine county and resided on a farm until 1879 when they removed to Wilton and have resided here continuously since that time. Mr. Johnston passed away about ten years ago. Four daughters and two sons survive her. They are Mrs. W. G. Griffith, Mrs. H. C. Perry, and Miss Hattie Johnston, of Wilton, and Mrs. A. E. Ford, of Grinnell; Ed and Jeff Johnston, both of Ida Grove. No arrangements have been made for the funeral.
Name: DAVID, DANIEL AND DEANNA JONES
Submitted by Bev Gerdts (of no relation)
Date submitted: January 28, 2008
Source of Obituary: “MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, June 15, 1995
DAVID LEE JONES, 16, DANIEL LEO JONES,15, and DEANNA LYN JONES, 13, all of Oakville, died in a swimming accident Friday afternoon, July 14,1995, in the Iowa River at Oakville. Services were at the Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home, Wapello. Visitation will be today at the Gernning-Eagan-Hayes Funeral Home, Shelbina, Mo. Services will be Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Shelbina Cemetery.--- Survivors include their parents, Ronald and Kerry Mason Jones of Oakville.
Name: ELIZABETH JONES
Submitted by: Norma Rogers for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: July 30, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, February 6, 1911, page 2
MRS. ELIZABETH JONES---- Death Came Quietly Late Saturday at the Family Residence on Orange Street----- At her home at 600 Orange street, on Saturday evening at 7:10 o'clock,occurred the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Jones, a respected resident of Muscatine. Death was due to the infirmities of old age, she being in her 79th year. Until comparatively a few weeks ago she enjoyed health, which was unusual for one of her age, but since January 2d she had been failing and she grew gradually weaker until the end came late Saturday. Mrs. Elizabeth Jones was born in Zanesville, Ohio, March 13, 1832. Her education was secured around that city, and on April 22, 1852, she was united in marriage to A. C. Jones. In 1867 she and her husband came to this county and lived on a farm near the city. When her husband died in 1897 she moved to this city with her son and they have lived here since that time. She had been a member of the Methodist church for the past sixty years, but lately she had been attending the U. B. church, as it was much closer and more convenient, as she did not have the strength to go very far. Two daughters had preceded her in death, as had her husband. One son, Henry, survives, he living in the city. Nine grandchildren also mourn her death. The funeral services will be conducted at the late home at 11 o'clock Tuesday morning, and from there the remains will be taken to Harker cemetery, where they will be interred. Rev. J. C. H. Light will conduct the services.
Name: ELMAR L. JONES
Submitted by: Bev Gerdts
Date Submitted: November 15, 2011
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, IA., Tuesday February 3, 1903
Near midnight, Delmar L, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Jones, residing at 609 Orange Street, passed away. The child was but two months and two weeks old and death came as the result of a complication of diseases. The many friends of the family extend their sincere sympathy in this time of bereavement. The funeral will take place tomorrow from the house. Internment will be from the Bloomington cemetery. Rev. Hix will have charge. The father, mother, three sisters and one brother are left to mourn.
Name: EMMA TIMM-JONES
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Funeral Card
EMMA TIMM-JONES born January 21, 1883 and died January 25, 1971. Services were held at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home under the charge of Rev. E.B. Meyer. Burial was made at Greenwood Cemetery on January 28, 1971.
Name: IVA J. JONES
Submitted by: Bev Gerdts
Date Submitted: January 1, 2012
Source of Obituary: "Muscatine Journal", Muscatine, IA., Wednesday January 12, 1966
Mrs. Robert G. (Iva J.) Jones, 75, of 115 Parkington Drive, died at 12:30 a.m. today at Muscatine General Hospital, after a sudden heart attack. A music instructor, Mrs. Jones had been a resident of Muscatine for 15 years. She was born March 4, 1893 at Beatrice, Neb., the daughter of Calvin and Anna Hines Girls. She was married to Robert G. Jones who preceded her in death. Mrs. Jones was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She is survived by a stepson Henry Jones of Muscatine. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Internment will be at Bloomington Friends cemetery.
Name: MARY FREEDA BOYNTON-JONES
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Friday, January 7, 2005
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, December 16, 2004, page 5A
Mary Freeda Boynton-Jones------ MUSCATINE, Iowa -- Mary Freeda Boynton-Jones, 87, Muscatine, died Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2004, at Bickford Cottage. She was born April 7, 1917, in Columbus Junction, the daughter of John P. and Genevieve Bell Jones. She married Eugene W. "Mike" Boynton III Sept. 4, 1938. He preceded her in death in 1978. She later married Joseph Jones in 1982. He preceded her in death in 1999. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church. Survivors include a son, Michael Boynton and wife Sherry of Muscatine; a daughter, Janetta Stamler and husband P.J. of Muscatine; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Marie Duncan of Columbus Junction and Jean Miksch, of Washington. She was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; and two brothers, Russell Kennedy Jones and James Darold Jones. ------Submitters' Note: I'm no relation.
Name: PHEBE J. JONES
Submitted by: Bev Gerdts
Date Submitted: October 29, 2011
Source of Obituary: "Muscatine Daily Journal", Muscatine, IA., Monday July 17, 1880
Died, July 17, 1880 at 3 O’clock a.m. at the residence of her son George E. Jones 3 miles north if Muscatine, Phebe J. Jones, aged 76. Funeral at 3 ˝ O’clock to-morrow (Tuesday) afternoon at the Friends church in Bloomington.
Name: DOROTHY JEANNE JORDAN
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: “The Dispatch and The Rock Island Argus”, Rock Island, Illinois, Sunday, November 5, 2000
Services for D. Jeanne JORDAN, 77, Moline, Wednesday in the Mausoleum at Memorial Park Cemetery, Rock Island. She died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2000, at St. Anthony’s Continuing Care Center, Rock Island. --- The former Dorothy Jeanne RHODES was born Jan. 4, 1923, in Centerville, Iowa, the daughter of Carl C. And Elsie (OWENS) RHODES. She married John E. JORDAN on May 21, 1956, in Matherville. She was a member of Gloria Dei Presbyterian Church, Rock Island. --- Survivors include her husband, John; son and daughter-in-law, Jack and RoxAnn, Moline; several grandchildren; nieces, Grace GRUNDMAN, Las Vegas, Barbara BRENNAUER, Julie Rae VanHOFF; nephews, Jack KRATZBERG, Rick JORDAN, Dave and Mike MOORE, Ron, Kent and Chris PEDERSON; and special friends, Avis McMullen and Rosie Goethies.
Name: JOHN E. JORDAN
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: “The Dispatch and The Rock Island Argus”, Rock Island, Illinois, Newspaper Date Unknown
John E. JORDAN, 76, of Moline, died Monday, Nov. 6, 2000, in Trinity Medical Center, West Campus, Rock Island. His wife, D. Jeanne JORDAN died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2000, in St. Anthony’s Continuing Care Center, Rock Island. A joint funeral service for John and Jeanne will be held Wednesday in the Mausoleum at Memorial Park Cemetery, Rock Island. The Rev. Drew D. Nagle, Gloria Dei Presbyterian Church, Rock Island will officiate. Trimble Funeral Home, Moline, is in charge of arrangements. --- John was born Nov. 18, 1923, in Rock Island, the son of Edwin and Gertrude (SCHINDLER) JORDAN. He married Dorothy Jeanne RHODES on May 21, 1956, in Matherville. --- He was in the U.S. Army during WWII, serving in a tank destroyer unit, and was a prisoner of war. He was employed by the Rock Island Arsenal for 32 years, retiring in 1985 as maintenance scheduler. He previously worked at Minneapolis-Moline Co. for 12 years. --- John is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Jack and RoxAnn, Moline; several grandchildren; nieces, Grace GRUNDMAN, Las Vegas, Barbara BRENNAUER, Julie Rae VanHOFF; nephews, Jack KRATZBERG, Rick JORDAN, Dave and Mike MOORE, Ron, Kent and Chris PEDERSON; and special friends, Avis McMullen, Rosie Goethies and Bernice Box.
Name: WILLIAM JORDAN
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in ink; Mon. June 14, 1971)
The Stacy-Lewis Funeral Home, Columbus Junction is in charge of arrangements for the funeral of William JORDAN, 82, who died Saturday at Muscatine General Hospital. Funeral services will be Tuesday at the funeral home. Rev. Raymond Bailey will officiate. Burial will be in the Letts cemetery. --- Born Dec. 26, 1888 in Letts, he was the son of Martin V. and Jenny EVERHART-JORDAN. He married Katie ROWE, May 2, 1909, in Letts.--- Mr. JORDAN was a member of the United Methodist church. He was a farmer and for a number of years he operated the JORDAN Sausage Farm. --- Survivors include one son, W. Keith JORDAN, Letts; five grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife and one daughter.
Name: FLORENCE JUGENHEIMER
Submitted by: Norma Rogers for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: October 21, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, December 20, 1911, page 4
FLORENCE JUGENHEIMER----- THREE MONTHS BABY DIES AT BELLEVUE ------------ Florence Jugenheimer, the three months' old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Jugenheimer of Summit, died at the Bellevue hospital this afternoon, where she was removed several days ago for treatment. Death resulted from gastro enteritis. The funeral will be announced later.
Name: ARLENE M. JUNGJOHANN
Submitted by: Judy Neu (no relation to the deceased)
Date Submitted: Monday, November 18, 2002 7:18 PM
Source of Obituary:"DEMOCRAT and CHRONICLE", Rochester, New York., Monday, November 18, 2002
Jungjohann, Arlene M.: Thurs. Nov. 14, 2002. Born in Muscatine, Iowa Apr. 4, 1916. Went to school in Davenport, IA; attended the University of Iowa. After being married, came to Rochester in 1939. Moved to FL in 1980. Arlene is survived by her husband, Vernon H.; daughter, Linda (Tim) Kearney; grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren. Arlene was a past president of the Engineering Women's Society and did Aide work at Rochester General Hospital for several years.
Name: ELMER JUSTUS
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Date Submitted: July 18, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, May 27, 1985, page 2
Elmer Justus---, 74, 306 1/2 Clinton, Box 831, died Saturday at Muscatine General Hospital. Graveside services will be held Tuesday at Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Justice was born Sept. 10, 1910, at Blackrock, Ark. He was married Sept. 11, 1953, at Betty Dusenberry, Sept. 11, 1953, at Tuncia?, Miss. Mr. Justus has been a resident of Muscatine for 25 years. He had been employed by Hahn Brothers Farms for 14 years until retirement in 1972. Mr. Justus is survived by his wife, Betty; one son, James Justus, Anamosa, Iowa; four daughters, Eva Justus, Mrs. David (Neva) Wetzel, Mrs. David (Renee) Brockert and Mrs. Andy (Joann) Evans, all of Muscatine; 10 grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Audry Holt, Wichita, Kans., and Mrs. Jimmine Forrest, Royal Oak, Mich. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.
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