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Name: WILLIAM BOYD KHONE
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, written in ink; 28 Feb 1955)
Rites are planned Tuesday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home for William Boyd KHONE, 79, retired policeman, died Saturday at Muscatine County hospital. The Rev. A. D. Steffenson, pastor of the First Methodist church, will officiate. Burial will be at Memorial Park cemetery. --- Mr. KHONE was born Dec. 22, 1876, at Letts, the son of Hewey and Mary SHOULTZ-KHONE. He was a life resident of this community and made his home at 1002 Kansas street. His first marriage was to Janet Martha HARDMAN. He was married to Esther HILDEBRANDT on Nov,. 13, 1931, at Muscatine. He was a member of the Island Methodist church and the state Police Assn.--- Surviving are his second wife, at home; one son, Forrest A. KHONE, Milwaukee, Wis.; one daughter, Mrs. George ALLBEE, Des Moines; one half-brother, Arthur LONE, Milwaukee; and four grandchildren. --- He was preceded in death by his first wife, two half-brothers and one half-sister.
Name: ROBERT E. "BOBO" KILBURN
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Friday, September 2, 2005 7:56 AM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, August 26, 2005
Robert 'Bobo' Kilburn---- MUSCATINE, Iowa - Robert E. "Bobo" Kilburn, 24, Muscatine, died Monday, Aug. 22, 2005, from a drowning accident. The Rev. Richard White will officiate the services. Casket bearers are Juan Solis, Andy Wilkins, Jason Kilburn, Jacob Kilburn, Jim Kilburn and Jeff Kilburn. Honorary casket bearers are Mark Ball and April Ball. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Kilburn was born April 8, 1981, in Muscatine. He is the son of Darrel Ball and Scott and Cynthia Bierman. He was previously employed at DJ's Tree Service and Riverbend Construction. He enjoyed fishing, making people laugh and spending time with his friends. Survivors include his parents, Darrel Ball of Nichols and Scott and Cynthia Bierman of New Boston, Ill.; a brother, Mark Ball of Nichols; a sister, April Ball of New Boston; two stepbrothers, Zach Bierman of Muscatine and Ben Bierman of New Boston; a stepsister, Elizabeth Bierman of Nichols; maternal grandparents, Robert Wayne and Barbara Kilburn of Muscatine; paternal grandmother, Donna Ball of Nichols; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Nelson Ball. ----Submitters' Note: I'm no relation
Name: MADISON KILE
Submitted by: Charlene Hixon
Date Submitted: April 08, 2000 2:40 PM
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE WEEKLY JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, January 18, 1889
Nichols, Jan. 16, 1889.--The sympathy of this entire community has agin gone out for the family of Mrs. Jerry Kile in the death of her son, Madison Kile, which occurred last Friday from lingering consumption. Mr. Kile leaves a wife and three children. The funeral was held at the Christian church in this place. Words cannot express the sorrow of this family bereft of a husband and a son in so short a time.
Name: MARY KINCAID
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Tuesday, August 2, 2005 8:11 AM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, July 29, 2005
Mary Kincaid----- MUSCATINE, Iowa - Mary Kincaid, 84, Muscatine, died Wednesday, July 27, 2005, at Unity Hospital, surrounded by her family. The Reverend John P. Gallagher will officiate the services. Casket bearers are Mathew James, Jason James, Andrew Kincaid, Travis Kincaid, Shane Kincaid, Jacob Kincaid and Jeffery Swank. Honorary casket bearers are Christine McAnelly, Natalie Swank, Linda Kincaid, Carla James, Michelle Kincaid and Jamie Kincaid. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Ss Mary and Mathias Parish or to the family in care of Carole James. Mrs. Kincaid was born March 30, 1921, in Menlo, the daughter of Anthony L. and Eleanor Mae Bruce Weikert. She married William "Buck" Kincaid on Jan. 10, 1942, in Kahoka, Mo. During her employment years, she worked for Frye Electric, Plamor Lanes, Montgomery Wards and Wonder Bread. She was a member of Ss Mary and Mathias Parish, the Altar and Rosary Society, Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Joan of Arc No. 524 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. She graduated from Muscatine High School. She was an avid bowler and Cubs fan. She loved spending time with her grandkids and great-grandkids. She also loved bingo and gambling on the riverboats. Survivors include a son, Anthony Kincaid and wife Linda of Muscatine; a daughter, Carole James of Muscatine; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a brother, Edward Weikert and wife Ann of Muscatine; a sister, Virginia Theunick and husband Bud of Evart, Mich.; and three sisters-in-law, Vera Smoot and Bernetta Kustus, both of Keokuk, and Margaret Weikert of Waterloo. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a brother, Leo; and a grandson, Benjamin. -----Submitters' Note: No relation.
Name: MATILDA I. KINCAID
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in ink; 5 May 1962)
Funeral services for Mrs. Matilda I. Kincaid, whose death occurred Friday, were held today at he Ralph J. Wittich Funeral home. The Rev. Donald Koelling, pastor of the Evangelical and Reformed church, was in charge. Pallbearers were Frank Chandler, Ed Brown, Hollis Dollman, James Burke, John Schenkel and Daryl Kempf. The flower attendants were Mrs. Lorraine Bishop and Mrs. Frank Chandler. Burial was at Memorial Park cemetery.
Name: EDWARD J. KINDLER
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in ink; 24 Jan 50)
Funeral services for Edward J. KINDLER of 507 Main street, whose death occurred Saturday, were conducted Monday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral home. The Rev. Ivan Bachtell of the Mulford Congregational church was in charge. Flower attendants were Mrs. Ernest Paetz, Mrs. Russell Brannen, Mrs. Walter Paetz, Mrs. Ralph KINDLER and Mrs. Roy KINDLER. Pallbearers were Ferd Rebelsky, George Rosenmund, Leo Teichmiller, Forrest Ballew, Everett Bumgartner and George Baron. Burial was in Greenwood.
Name: HENRY M. KINDLER
Submitted by: Keith Street, assisted by Phyllis Hazen (of no relation)
Dated Submitted: February 21, 2010
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, December 31, 1958
Henry M. Kindler, 80, of 1311 Cedar Street, former employee of the Huttig Mfg. Co., died today at Bellevue Hospital after an illness of one month. He was born in Germany August 17, 1878 (9), being a son of Fred and Marie Gabis Kindler. --- He had been a resident of the community for 75 years. Mr. Kindler married Eva Minder March 8, 1905 at Muscatine. He was a member of the former Evangelical Church. --- Surviving are a son, Ralph H. Kindler, Muscatine, and a daughter, Mrs. Russell Brannen, Route 3, and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, four brothers and a sister…burial in Memorial Park.
Name: MRS. HENRY M. KINDLER
Submitted by: Keith Street, assisted by Phyllis Hazen (of no relation)
Dated Submitted: February 21, 2010
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, January 28, 1956, page 9
Mrs. Henry M. Kindler, 76, of 1311 Cedar Street, died at 3:15 a.m. today, at Bellevue Hospital, after an illness of five days. She was born June 14, 1879 in Lake Township, being a daughter of Jacob and Mary Ann Bauers Minder and had been a lifelong resident of this community. --- She was married to Henry M. Kindler March 8, 1905 at Muscatine. Mrs. Kindler was a member of the Evangelical and Reformed Church and the Royal Neighbor Lodge. --- Surviving are her husband, a son, Ralph H. Kindler, a daughter, Mrs. Russell Brannen and two brothers, Frank Minder and Fred Minder, all of Muscatine. Four grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and a sister. --- Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home by the Rev. Everett J. Hagemen. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.---------------Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; Jan 24, 1936)--------Services were conducted Monday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home for Mrs. Henry M. KINDLER, 76, who died Saturday at Bellevue hospital. The Rev. Everett I. Hageman, pastor of Zion Lutheran church, officiated. Serving as flower attendants were Mrs. John Tiedemann, Mrs. Sam Pippert and Mrs. Floyd Phillips. Pallbearers included Charles Alteneder, Milo Rittenhouse, Dick Walter, Fred Binggeli, John Tiedemannn and Orville Bourne. Interment was at Memorial Park cemetery.
Name: HERMAN C. KINDLER
Submitted by a Volunteer
Date Submitted: July 18, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, November 9, 1953, page 8
Rites Arranged On Tuesday For Herman Kindler---Funeral services for Herman C. Kindler who died Sunday at his home, 414 Busch street, will be held Tuesday in the Fairbanks chapel. The Rev. John Riggs will officiate and burial will be in Greenwood cemetery. The son of Frederick and Maria Kindler, he was born, May 16, 1871 in Hamburg, Germany. He came to Muscatine in 1883. He married Anna Heibling, June 16, 1896, in Muscatine. Mr. Kindler was a retired 50-year-employee of the Huttig Manufacturing Co. and a member of the Evangelical and Reformed church. Survivors include his wife; two brothers, Henry and Theodore, all of Muscatine. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister. The body is at the Fairbanks Home for Funerals.
Name: JOHN KINDLER
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, Newspaper Date Unknown
Rites will be held Tuesday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home for John KINDLER, 82, whose death occurred Sunday at Bellevue hospital. The Rev. William O. Bosserman, pastor of the Church of the Brethren, will have charge. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery. --- Mr. KINDLER was born Nov. 27, 1871, in Muscatine. His parents were Christian and Elizabeth RUSH-KINDLER. He was married to Ida SCHROEDER in 1894 at Muscatine. --- Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Roy BOWMAN and Mrs. Harry JONES of Muscatine and Mrs. Raymond CASS of Danville, Ill., four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Two brothers preceded him in death.
Name: OTTO F. J. KINDLER
Submitted by: Pat Drumm for Judy Beeding
Date submitted: Sept. 13, 2007
Source of Obituary: “THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL AND NEWS TRIBUNE”, Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, December 28, 1928, pg 2
Otto F. J. Kindler, 50, treasurer and director of the Lutheran Orphans’ home, died at his home, 1153 Hershey avenue, this morning, after an illness of two years with cancer.--- Mr. Kindler was proprietor of the Muscatine Sheet Metal company until the sale of the company some time ago. At the time of his death he was supervising the construction of Bethany home, the girls dormitory and baby cottage at the Lutheran Orphans’ home. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran church.--- Otto Kindler was born in Hamburg, Germany, Jan. 8, 1978. He had resided in Muscatine since he was 18 years old. He married Miss Lucile Sophia Ehrlick here, Oct. 25, 1899.--- Surviving are his widow; two daughters, Mrs. Clifford Stamm of Cedar Rapids and Margaret at home; one grandson; his parents-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Ehrlick of Muscatine.--- Funeral services will be conducted at the home and at the Zion Lutheran church Sunday afternoon.
Name: SOPHIA KINDLER
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; Oct 11, 1954)
Funeral services are planned for Tuesday at Zion Lutheran church for Mrs. Sophia KINDLER, 78, who died Sunday at Bellevue hospital. The body is at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home and it will remain there until Tuesday when it will be taken to the church for services. --- Mrs. KINDLER was born Nov. 4, 1875, at Baden, Germany, the daughter of Jacob and Caroline APFEL-EHRLICH. She had been a resident here the past 72 years. Her marriage to Otto KINDLER took place Oct. 25, 1899, in Muscatine. --- Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Frieda GOINES and Mrs. Margarette WENDLANDT, and a granddaughter, Marcia STAMM-OLSON, all of Muscatine, and one grandchild. Preceding her in death were her husband on Dec. 28, 1928, one brother and one great-grandson. ---------------(written in ink; 13 Oct 1954)--- Services were conducted on Tuesday at Zion Lutheran church for Mrs. Sophia KINDLER. The Rev. Everett Hageman, pastor, officiated. Flower attendants were Mrs. Robert WENDLANDT, Mrs. Alex Bender and Mrs. Charles Mason, Sr. Pallbearers included Alex Bender, Robert WENDLANDT, Henry Flickinger, Richard Rueckert, Charles Mason, Sr., and Jack Stange. Burial was at Greenwood cemetery.
Name: THEODORE W. KINDLER
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: “MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, November 20, 1953, page 14
Theodore W. KINDLER, 69, of 113 Neidig avenue, died today at Bellevue hospital. --- Mr. KINDLER was born Dec. 4, 1883 in Germany, being a son of Frederick and Maria KINDLER. He came to America with his parents as a child and had been a Muscatine resident for 65 years. He married Mary LANGE Jan. 4, 1906 at Muscatine. --- He is survived by two sons, Clarence KINDLER of Bowling Green, O., and Roy KINDLER of Muscatine; a brother, Henry KINDLER of Muscatine, and five grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents, his wife, a daughter, three brothers and a sister. --- Funeral services will be conducted at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home on Monday by the Rev. John Riggs. Burial Will be at Greenwood cemetery.
Name: AGNES ELIZABETH HICKEY KING
Submitted by: Elizabeth Harper Casillas
Date Submitted: Saturday, February 17, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, March 12, 1958
AGNES KING, 77, CALLED IN DEATH; SERVICES FRIDAY-- Agnes Elizabeth King, 77, 905 1/2 East Eighth street, died Tuesday evening at the Muscatine General hospital following an illness of two years. The daughter of James and Mary Malloy Hickey, she was born Nov. 10, 1880 in 76 township. Her marriage to Charles King took place in 1904 at St. Mary's church in Muscatine. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Laurence McCarty, Mrs. Fred Lorber, Muscatine; Mrs. Ed Furlong, Letts; one brother, John Hickey, Muscatine; one sister, Mrs. Irene Schroeder, Muscatine; 11 grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, one daughter, three brothers and two sisters. A requiem high mass will be conducted Friday morning at St. Mary's church. The rosary will be recited at Riley's Funeral Home, Thursday.
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, March 14, 1958 pg 2
Requiem High Mass was held at 9 a.m. today at St. Mary's church for Mrs. Agnes King, 77, whose death occurred Tuesday at Muscatine General hospital. The Rev. Carl Clems, pastor of the church, was celebrant of the Mass. Acolytes were Thomas McCarty, Joseph Harper, James Barnhart and Michael Conway. Casket bearers included Walter Toyne, Leo Huber, Clarence King, Charles Lorber, James McCarty and Frank Harper. Burial was at St. Mary's cemetery, under the direction of the Riley Funeral Home.
Name: ARCHIE M. KING
Submitted by: Ed Hintermeister
Date Submitted: Friday, December 15, 2006
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, March 13, 1976, page 10
ARCHIE KING----Archie M. King, 82, Perrysburg, Ohio, died Friday at St. Vincent's Hospital, Toledo, Ohio. Funeral services will be held Monday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home. Rev. Leonard Showalter will officiate and burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Archie King was born Aug. 22, 1893, at Muscatine, the son of Louis and Mary Bush King. He married Hildreth Hintermeister Sept. 30, 1920 at Muscatine. He was a former member of the Musserville United Methodist Church. Surviving are four sons, Archie L. of Perrysburg, Paul F. of Webster, N. Y., Victor W. of Toledo, Ohio, and Vernon G. of Cincinnati, Ohio; a daughter, Rosemary King of Paris, Ill.; 17 grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Juanita Raushenberger of Muscatine. He was preceded in death by his wife, three brothers and a sister.----"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, March 15, 1976, page 14----- Obituaries and funerals---- ARCHIE M. KING----- Funeral services for Archie M. King, 82, were held today at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home with Rev. Leonard Showalter officiating. Mrs. Floyd Scott was organist. Mrs. Goldie Slack was vocalist. Interment was at Greenwood cemetery. Pallbearers were Lauren Fisher, Pat Hopewell, Tom Hoopes, Robert Logel, Richard Hohenadel and Marlyn Smith. Honorary pallbearers were, Paul Slack, Lindley Hoopes, William Fischer, Lyle Colberg, Ernest James, and Kenneth Snavely. Mr. King died Friday afternoon at Perrysburg, Ohio.
Name: CHARLES C. KING
Submitted by: Elizabeth Harper Casillas
Date Submitted: Saturday, February 17, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL & NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, July 9, 1932
CHARLES KING SHOOTS SELF--- COMMITS SUICIDE AT FARM HOME NEAR HERE; DESPONDENCY BLAMED FOR ACT--- CHARLES KING, 52, residing about nine miles northwest of Muscatine in Lake township, committed suicide in the barn of his farm about 9:45 this morning. Despondency was blamed for the act. relatives saying he had been in poor spirits for some time. Mr. King apparently placed the barrel of a 16-gauge shortgun at the rear of his head and discharged the gun by using a stick on the trigger. The back of his head was partially torn away by the charge. Sheriff Fred B. Nesper was called and after an investigation by the sheriff and coroner W. S. Niorton, it was decided an inquest would not be necessaary. The body was brought to the Meyes Funeral Home, where it will remain pending funeral arrangements.
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL & NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday July 11, 1932
Funeral services for CHARLES C. KINGwill be conducted here on Tuesday morning with the Rev. N. J. Peiffer in charge. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery. The body was taken to the farm home in Lake township Sunday morning and will remain there until service. Mr. King, a well known farmer of Lake township, committed suicide at his farm home Saturday. He was born De. 3, 1880 and spent all his life in Lake township. He was member of St. Mary's church. He was united in marriage to Miss Agnes Hickey of Seventy-Six township in 1904. Surviving are his widow; three daughters, Mrs. Alma McCarty, Mrs. Fred Lorbers (sic Lorber), Keithsburg, Ill., and Catherine, and three grandchildren. Also surviving is his mother, Mrs. L. C. King, Muscatine, and the following brothers, Joseph, Nichols; William and Lawrence, Bayfield; Walter, Muscatine; one sister, Mrs. Leo Adams, West Liberty. His father and one sister preceded him in death.
---- Clipping from Mary King Adams scrapbook---- KING SERVICES HELD AT CHURCH Funeral services for Charles C. King were conducted Tuesday morning in St. Mary's church by the Rev. N. J. Peiffer. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery. Pallbearers were George Toyne, John Balser, Charles Harper, C. J. King, Ed and Matt Lindle. Flower attendants were Mrs. P. H. Naber and Mrs. William Bueser.
Name: CHARLES L. KING
Submitted by: Elizabeth Harper Casillas
Date Submitted: Saturday, February 17, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, January 25, 1996 pg 5a
CHARLES L. KING, 74, of 609 E. Sixth St., died Wednesday morning, Jan. 24, 1996, at the Muscatine Care Center following an extended illness. Services will be at the Riley Funeral Home with the Rev. Sharon Phillips officiating. Pallbearers will be Dewayne Hospkins, Dick Cameron, Bill Hoben, Don Bekker, Skip Goodwin, and Dennis Hartley. Honorary pallbearers will be Lloyd Geirse, and Richard Duncan. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery. Charles Leonard King was born Oct. 4, 1921, near Bayfield in Muscatine County, the son of Lawrence and Malinda Garvin King. He was a lifelong resident of Muscatine. He married Kathleen Henderson in 1980. He was a member of the National League of Families of American POW's and MIA's in South East Asia. He helped to organize the former Port City Motorcycle Club and Racetrack. He farmed most of his life, retiring in 1969. He then worked for Reynolds Heating and Air Conditioning, and later assisted his son with auctions at King Auctions for 15 years. Most recently, he assisted his son at Builders World. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen; one son, Jeff King of Muscatine; one daughter, Sherry King, of Iowa City; five stepchildren, Tom Kochneff of Lafayette, Colo., Terry Henderson of Bettendorf, Mrs. Larry (JoAnne) Jones of Blue Grass, John Henderson of Milan, Ill., and Richard Henderson of Muscatine; four grandchildren, Jacqueline King of Raleigh, N.C., and Muscatine, Ginger Jones of Blue Grass, Mindy Plaugher of Dallas, Texas and Amanda Millea of North Caroline; one brother, Robert King of Muscatine; and two sisters, Phyllis Bennett of Muscatine and Madeline Williams of Jacksonville, Fla. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Douglas King, and one brother.
Name: CLARENCE B. KING
Submitted by: Elizabeth Harper Casillas
Date Submitted: Saturday, February 17, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, November 24, 1986 pg 4a
CLARENCE B. KING, 80, Route 4, Box 308, and for the past three months a resident of Lutheran Homes, died early today at Muscatine General Hospital following an extended illness. Services will be Wednesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church. The Rev. Walter B. Helms, pastor, will officiate. Pallbearers are Harold Marley, Bernie Coder, John Droll, Arlie Kennedy, John Conway and George Ressink. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Mr. King was born July 14, 1906 in Muscatine County, a son of Joseph and Nellie Hickey King. He was a lifelong resident of the area. On Nov. 23, 1926 he married Bonita Lorber at Muscatine. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. He had farmed in Lake township, Muscatine County, his entire adult life, retiring 10 years ago. He was also a livestock trucker until one year ago. Survivors include his wife; two sons, James B. King, and Ronald C. King, both of Muscatine; one daughter, Mrs. Merle (Joyce) Rock, Mankato, Minn.; 17 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one grandson and two sisters.
Name: EVA LOUISE WAKEFIELD PETERSON KING
Submitted by: Elizabeth Harper Casillas
Date Submitted: Saturday, February 17, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, August 13, 1998
EVA LOUISE WAKEFIELD KING, 77, of Muscatine, died Wednesday, Aug. 12, 1998, at Muscatine General Hospital. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home. The Rev. Ron Yohn of Faith Chapel will officiate. Pallbearers will be Michael McLaughlin, William "Rusty" McLaughlin, Donnie Rienier, Anthony Todd, Andrew Todd and Tim Peterson. Honorary pallbearers will be Jon Hyink and Steven Rienier. Burial will be at the Illinois City Cemetery. Memorials may be made for the research of a cure for Hurler's Syndrome in remembrance of Eva's granddaughter, Shawna King. Ms. King was born Nov. 29, 1920, in Buffalo Prairie Township, in Illinois, the daughter of James and Laura Belle Estabrook Wakefield. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary Moose Lodge, Faith Chapel Church. She was previously employed by Econofoods in Muscatine. Survivors include three sons, Clinton Allen Peterson Jr., of Muscatine; Bill G. Peterson and his wife, Thelma of Muscatine; Leroy King Jr. and his wife, Irene of Muscatine; five daughters and sons-in-law, Elizabeth and John Cromer of Muscatine; Helen and Robert McLaughlin of Muscatine; Nancy and Everett Rienier of Muscatine; Eileen and Harold Todd of Muscatine; Rosalin and Tim Hyink of Muscatine; 18 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Alma and Harold Axtell of Muscatine; Edith and Willard Mack of Buffalo. She was preceded in death by two husbands, two grandchildren, three brothers, and her parents.
Name: EZRA KING
Submitted by: Bev Gerdts
Date Submitted: January 1, 2012
Source of Obituary: "Muscatine Daily Journal", Muscatine, IA., Thursday November 16, 1893
Died at his home in Sweetland Township, Tuesday, November 14, 1893, of pneumonia, Ezra King, 67 years. He had been a resident of Muscatine County for only four years. The deceased came west to Henry Co., Iowa with his parents in 1843 and was united in marriage to Miss Eunice Street in Muscatine county in 1853. He removed here from Hampton 4 years ago and took up residence in Sweetland Township. He is survived by his wife and four children, B.S. King of Kansas City, Mrs. E. F. Hoag, W.D. King and Clara A. King, all of Muscatine county. The funeral services were held at the late residence this afternoon and was largely attended. Internment was at the Bloomington cemetery.
Name: HILDRED ELIZA (HINTERMEISTER) KING
Submitted by: Ed Hintermeister
Date Submitted: Friday, December 15, 2006
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, June 3, 1944, page 7
Mrs. Archie King Succumbs After Lengthy Illness---- Mrs. Archie M. King, 50, lifelong Muscatine resident, whose home was 344 Stewart road, died at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Grau hospital. She had been ill for six months with complications. The daughter of Frederick J. and Mary Lou Kramer Hintermeister, she was born in Muscatine March 10, 1894. Her marriage to Archie M. King took place here on Sept. 30, 1920. Mrs. King was an active member of the Musserville Methodist church, serving as a teacher in the Sunday school most of her adult life and was a member of the Women’s Society of Christian Service and the C.O.C. class of that church. Surviving are her husband, four sons, Pvt. Archie L. King of Camp Allerbury, Ind., Aviation Cadet Paul F. King of Selman Field, La., Victor W. King and Vernon G. King at home; one daughter, Rosemary J. King, at home; three brothers, Elmer C. Hintermeister of Muscatine, and Charles W. Hintermeister and Hubert G. Hintermeister, both of Davenport; a sister, Clarissa Mida Shipley of Miami, Fla.; and her mother, Mrs. Mary Lou Hintermeister, of Muscatine. Her father, Frederick J. Hintermeister, one brother, one sister, and an infant son preceded her in death. The body is at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral home, and will remain there until 11 a.m. Monday, when it will be taken to the Musserville Methodist church. Services will be at the church at 2:30 p.m. Monday, in charge of the Rev. Judson T. Perkins pastor. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery.
Name: HARRY W. KING
Submitted by: Denise and Norma
Date Submitted: Friday, November 19, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL," Muscatine, Iowa, July 15, 1985
HARRY W. KING-------WILTON---- Harry W. King, 82, former Bennett resident, died Sunday at Wilmington, North Carolina. Services will be held Wednesday at the Lacock Funeral Home in Wilton with the Rev. Elmer Baker officiating. There will be no visitation. Burial will be at the Sharon cemetery, Wilton. Mr. King was born July 9, 1903, in Cedar county. The son of Charles and Elma Smith King. He was employed by Bell Telephone until his retirement when he moved to Vietnam and was employed as a teacher. He returned to the Bennett area in 1973 and farmed for eight years before moving to North Carolina. He married Loan Tran in Vietnam. He is survived by his wife in North Carolina; two daughters, Kay Thordsteinson, Sewickley, Pa., and Harriett King, Normal, Illinois, and two grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters, Stella King, Evanston, Illinois, and Mrs. Joseph ( Eva ) Seifert, Highland Park, Illinois.
Name: JERRY L. KING
Submitted by: Elizabeth Harper Casillas
Date Submitted: Saturday, February 17, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, September 26, 1977
JERRY L. KING, 2 year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. James B. King, Rt. 6, died Sunday at Muscatine General Hospital. The sudden death was attributed to a respiratory ailment. Services will be held Tuesday at Zion Lutheran Church with the Rev. Fred Boyce officiating. The body is at the Riley Funeral home, where visitation will be held after 5 o'clock this evening. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery under direction of the Riley Funeral Home. Jerry L. King was born June 12, 1975, at Muscatine, the son of James B. and Marilyn (Oberhaus) King. He is survived by his parents; two brothers, Jason, and a twin brother, Jon; a sister, Julie; the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence King, Rt. 6; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Oberhaus, Rt. 4; and the paternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Tillie Lorber, Nichols.
Name: JOHN KING
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: March 25, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE WILTON ADVOCATE AND REVIEW", Wilton, Iowa, Thurs. December 25, 1919, front page
REMAINS OF JOHN KING BROUGHT HERE FROM GRINNELL FOR BURIAL.---- John King was born at Liverpool, Pennsylvania, July 2, 1840, and passed away at his home at Grinnell, Iowa, December 19, 1919, aged 79 years, 5 months and 17 days. At the age of six years he came to Iowa with his parents and located near Wilton Junction, where the greater part of his life was spent. Nine years ago he moved to his late home at Grinnell. While a young man he united with the Methodist church in Cedar county. Later in life he united with the M. E. church in Wilton, transferring his membership to Grinnell, on locating there. The immediate cause of his death was complications resulting from advancing age. Mr. King spent his life engaged in agricultural pursuits. He is survived by his wife, three sisters and various other relatives. Funeral services were held from the Methodist church in Wilton, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Zabilka, interment being made at Oakdale cemetery.
Name: JOHN KING
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; Nov 22, 54)
John KING, 85, of Atalissa, died today at his home. Under the arrangements of Geo. M. Wittich Funeral services will be Wednesday at Zion Lutheran church, Atalissa, and burial will be at the West Branch cemetery. --- Mrs. KING was born Feb. 14, 1869, at Buckworth, Hintingtonshire, England, the son of George and Mary SELBY-KING. He came to the United States about 65 years ago and for a short time lived in Texas prior to residing in the West Branch and Atalissa communities. He was married to the former Mary E. GEORGE on Dec. 12, 1894, at Milford, Ia. His occupation was farming. --- Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. C. D. ERWIN of Atalissa, Bertha KING, at home, Mrs. A. P. BROWER of Clinton, and Mrs. R. O. MARSTELLER of West Liberty; and nephew, George E. KING, who was reared in the home of the deceased and still resides at the family home; one brother, Charles KING, one sister, Emma KING, both of Atalissa; eight grandchildren and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, one son, one brother and three sisters.
Name: JOSEPH M. KING
Submitted by: Elizabeth Harper Casillas
Date Submitted: Saturday, February 17, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, April 15, 1947 pg 3 >br /> JOSEPH M. KING DIES SUDDENLY WHILE AT WORK--- Joseph M. King, 69, a resident of this community practically all his life, died suddenly about 8 a.m. today while at work on the L.C. Cole farm in Sweetland township, one-half mile east of Summitt. Mr. King had been assisting Dr. W. A. Houk in vaccinating cattle and had complained of feeling ill. A short time later he collapsed, death coming instantly. His home was at 218 1/2 Walnut street. He was born on Sept. 6, 1877, in Rock Island county, Ill., the son of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. King. He came to this community when a child and had resided in Lake township and here since. He married Nellie Hickey on Nov. 23, 1903. Mr. King was a member of St. Mary's church and of Muscatine lodge No. 388, Loyal Order of Moose. Surviving are a son, Clarence B. King, route 5; two daughters, Mrs. Clinton Coder, route 5, and Mrs. William Bueser, Muscatine; two brothers, William and Lawrence King, Lake township; one sister, Mrs. Leo Adams, West Liberty; eight grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents, his wife 14 years ago, two brothers and one sister. The body is at the Riley Funeral home and the rosary will be recited there Thursday evening. Funeral services will be conducted at St. Mary's church on Friday by the Rev. Father Henry Sendbuchler. Interment will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
Name: W. FRANK KING
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: July 28, 2002
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, December 13, 1965, page 8
W. FRANK KING----WILTON---Funeral services for W. Frank King, 73, were held at the Griffith Funeral Home Saturday afternoon with Rev. Robert MacDanel officiating. Mrs. Emma Birkhofer was the organist. Pallbearers were Hilbert Kelley, Nevin Kelley, Ray Andera, Louis Timmsen, William Thede, and James Walton. Mrs. Hilbert Kelley and Mrs. William Thede were in charge of the flower arrangements. Burial was in Oakdale Cemetery, Wilton, Mr. King died at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, Minn., Tuesday, Dec. 7.
Name: KATHLEEN JANE DODDS HENDERSON KING
Submitted by: Elizabeth Harper Casillas
Date Submitted: Saturday, February 17, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, September 14, 1998
KATHLEEN JANE KING, 68, died Friday, Sept. 11, 1998, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, from complications following surgery. Services will be Tuesday at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. The Rev. Sharon Phillips will officiate. Pallbearers will be Dick Duncan, Douglas Barclay, Jeff Finn, Terry Henderson, John Henderson, and Larry Jones. Honorary pallbearer will be Jack Ellis. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. She was born Dec. 3, 1929, in Washington County, the daughter of George and Myrtle Berrie Dodds. She married John Henderson in 1947. She later married Charles King in 1980. She had been a resident of Muscatine most of her life, operating Kathy's Restaurant for over 20 years. She had also worked at the SunMart deli, the Holiday Inn, Twin Oaks and Country Kitchen. She had currently been working as the night supervisor for the homeless shelter at the Heart of Hearts Building in Muscatine. She enjoyed reading, working puzzles, birds and gardening. She was a 1947 graduate of Muscatine High School. Survivors include three sons, Terry Henderson, Sherrard, Ill.; John Henderson, Little Rock, Ark. and Richard Henderson, Davenport; one daughter, Jo Anne Jones, Greenville, N.C.; a step-daughter, Sherry King and a step-son, Jeff King, both of Muscatine; five granddaughters, Ginger, Mindy and Amanda Jones, Anna Jane Henderson and Jacqueline King; three great grandchildren and one sister, Margaret Barclay, and her husband, Gerald, of Muscatine. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Charles King, on Jan. 24, 1996, a brother, Linn Dodds, and a step-son, Douglas King.
Name: LAWRENCE C. KING
Submitted by: Elizabeth Harper Casillas
Date Submitted: Saturday, February 17, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa,Tuesday, May 6, 1975 pg 3
Funeral services are pending at the Riley Funeral Home for LAURENCE (sic) C. KING, 84, who died at his home, Route 4, Muscatine, Monday night of natural causes.
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, May 7, 1975
Funeral services for LAURENCE (sic) C. KING, 83, will be held at 9 a.m. Friday at St. Mary's church. Interment will be at St. Mary's cemetery. Visitation will begin at the funeral home Wednesday evening. Mr. King died Monday at his home, Route 4. He was born June 21, 1891, in Muscatine county, the son of Leonard and Mary King, and had been a lifelong resident of this community. He married Melinda Esther Garvin, Feb. 14, 1917, at St. Mary's church, Muscatine. He was a member of St. Mary's church, Loyal Order of Moose; and had been a lifelong Bayfield farmer. Survivors include three sons, LeRoy, Robert, and Charles, all of Muscatine; two daughters, Mrs. Clifford (Phyllis) Bennett, Muscatine, and Mrs. O. E. (Madolyn) Williams, Jacksonville, Fla; one sister, Mrs. Mary Adams, West Liberty; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. His wife died in 1940. Also preceding him in death were four brothers, one sister, and one grandson.
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Sat. May 10, 1975
Funeral services for Lawrence C. King, 83, were held Friday at St. Mary's Church where a funeral mass was celebrated by the Rev. William Meyer, pastor. Pallbearers were Carl Beatty, Clarence Harper, Ronald King, Richard Lindle, Harold Hetzler, and Carl Toberg. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery under the direction of the Riley Funeral Home.
Name: LEONARD C. KING
Submitted by: Elizabeth Harper Casillas
Date Submitted: Saturday, February 17, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL & NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, December 28, 1931
DEATH CLAIMS LEONARD KING--- PIONEER OF LAKE TOWNSHIP SUMMONED EARLY TODAY; FUNERAL INDEFINITE--- LEONARD C. KING, 80, died at his home, 1207 Mulberry avenue, early this morning after an illness with complications resulting from advanced age. Mr. King was born in 1851 in Moline township, Ill., the son of Peter and Margaret King. He married Mary Schaab of Lake township in 1876 at Muscatine. Mr. King had made his home in the city for the past 12 years, having formerly lived in Lake township. Surviving are four brothers, John, Charles, Joe and Christian, all of East Moline; a sister, Mrs. William Mack (sic), Davenport; five sons, Joe, Nichols; Charles, Lake township; Walter, William and Lawrence, Muscatine; and daughter, Mrs. L. S. Adams, West Liberty; 14 grandchildren. Four sisters and one brother preceded him in death. The Meyers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL & NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, December 29, 1931
KING RITES WILL BE ON THURSDAY AT LOCAL CHURCH-- Funeral services for LEONARD C. KING will be conducted Thursday morning at St. Mary's church. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery. Pallbearers will be Charles, Walter, William and Lawrence King and Charles and Tony Fuller. Mr. King, 80, died at his home, 1207 Mulberry avenue, at 8:15 Monday morning following an illness with complications resulting from advanced age. He was born July 24, 1851 in Moline township, Ill., the son of Peter and Margaret King. He married Mary Schaab of Lake township, Sept. 26, 1876, at St. Mathias church here. Eight children were born to them. For two years they resided in Moline township, moving to Lake township later where they lived until 12 years ago when they came to Muscatine. Surviving are the widow: five sons, Joseph, Nichols; Charles, William and Lawrence, Lake township; and Walter at home; one daughter, Mrs. Leo S. Adams, West Liberty; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. One son died in infancy and a daughter, Mrs. Thomas Beatty, died 16 years ago. Four brothers, John, Joseph, Charles and Christian, all of East Moline, and a sister, Mrs. Amanda Mock of Davenport, also survive.
Name: LEROY KING, SR.
Submitted by: Elizabeth Harper Casillas
Date Submitted: Saturday, February 17, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, October 6, 1983, pg 2a
LEROY KING, SR. 65, 1005 East 7th St., died Wednesday at the Veterans Hospital in Des Moines. Services will be held Tuesday at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home. The Rev. Thomas Simmons will officiate. Burial will be in the Arsenal National Cemetery, Rock Island, where military rites will be conducted. The son of Lawrence and Melinda Garvin King, he was born Nov. 11, 1918, in Muscatine. He was a life resident of this community. He attended the First Baptist Church and was a member of the Moose and VFW. He was a veteran of World War II. Mr. King had been employed as an exterminator for Bosch Pest Control retiring after 18 years. Survivors include one son, LeRoy W. Jr. of Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.; two stepsons, Clinton and Bill Peterson, both of Muscatine; one daughter, Mrs. Timothy (Rosalin) Hyink of Muscatine; four stepdaughters, Mrs. John (Elizabeth) Cromer, Mrs. Robert (Helen) McLaughlin, Mrs. Everett (Nancy) Reinier and Mrs. Harold (Eileen) Todd, all of Muscatine; 19 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two brothers, Robert and Charles, both of Muscatine; and two sisters, Mrs. Clifford (Phyllis) Bennett of Muscatine and Mrs. Willie (Madeline) Williams of Jacksonville, Fla. He was preceded in death by his parents and two granddaughters.
Name: MALINDA E. GARVIN KING
Submitted by: Elizabeth Harper Casillas
Date Submitted: Saturday, February 17, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL & NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, May 31, 1940, page 11
MRS. L. KING, 43 OF BAYFIELD IS CALLED IN DEATH--MALINDA E. KING , a life-long resident of Muscatine county, died at 8 a.m. today at Bellevue Hospital following an illness of three weeks. Death was caused by complications. Mrs. King was born May 27, 1897 in Moscow township, Muscatine county, and spent her entire life in that vicinity. She was married on Feb. 14, 1917 to Lawrence King who survives. She was a member of the St. Mary's Church here. Surviving besides her husband are three sons, Leroy, Robert, and Charles, all at home; two daughters, Phyllis and Madeline, also at home; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Lindle of near Muscatine, and Mrs. Lucille Jacobs of Davenport; and three brothers, Ellsworth Garvin, Ray Garvin, and Harold Garvin, all of Muscatine. Funeral services will be held Monday from the St. Mary's church here with the Rev. N. J. Peiffer, pastor, in charge. Burial will be at St. Mary's cemetery. The body is at the Meyers Funeral Home where it will remain until time for the burial.
"MUSCATINE JOURNAL & NEWS-TRIBUNE", Monday, June 3, 1940, page 10.
Funeral services for MRS. MALINDA E. KING, who died Friday, were conducted today from the St. Mary's church. The Rev. C. D. Mannhardt, assistant St. Mary's pastor, was in charge of services at the church, and the Rev. N. J. Peiffer conducted short services at the grave. Burial was at St. Mary's cemetery. Pallbearers were Frank Huber, Ralph Noll, George Huber, Lloyd Masonholder, John Balser and Stewart McBride. Lillian Haefner, Gwendolyn McBride and Anita McBride served as flower girls, and singers were Marion Pallischeck, Bernice Blaesing, Delores Fabrizius, Lucille Beielfeld, Mary Begey and Dorothy Fuller. In listing the survivors in a previous story, the name of her father, Charles Garvin, was unintentionally omitted. Others who preceded her in death were her mother, Emma Garvin, and two brothers, Charles and Lloyd Garvin.
Name: MARY AMELIA KING
Submitted by a Volunteer
Date Submitted: July 18, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, December 27, 1955, page 6
Mrs. Mary King Services To Be Held Thursday---Services are planned Thursday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home for Mrs. Mary Amelia King, 88, life resident of Muscatine, whose death occurred at 6 a.m. Monday at her home, 1109 Oregon street. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery. Mrs. King was born April 30, 1867, in Muscatine, the daughter of Charles and Minnie Claussen Busch. Her marriage to Louis King took place here on July 3, 1888. She was a member of the Evangelical and Reformed church and in lodge work was a member of the Degree of Honor. Surviving are four sons, Archie King, Ottawa Lake, Mich., and Edmund Clifford and Chester King, Muscatine; two daughters, Mrs. Juanita Raushenberger, Muscatine; and Mrs. Virginia Parady, Maywood, Calif.; 14 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Her husband and two daughters preceded her in death.
Name: MARY F. SCHAAB KING
Submitted by: Elizabeth Harper Casillas
Date Submitted: Saturday, February 17, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL & NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, February 21, 1939
MRS. MARY F. KING, 82, widow of Leonard C. King, died Monday at her home, 1207 Mulberry avenue of a heart ailment, following an extended illness. Born Aug. 5, 1856, in Illinois City, she had lived in Muscatine county nearly all of her life. She was the daughter of Michael and Katherine Schaab. She was married to Mr. King on Sept. 3, 1876, in St. Mathias church in Muscatine. She was a member of St. Mary's church and of the Rosary society of that church. Surviving are four sons, Joe King of Muscatine, William L. and Lawrence King, both of Bayfield, and Walter J. King, at home; a daughter, Mrs. Leo Adams of West Liberty; three sisters, Mrs. Lucy Fuller of Muscatine, Mrs. Barbara Will of Lakewood, O., and Mrs. Katherine Bartemier of Maryland; 14 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Besides the husband, a brother, Joseph Schaab, a daughter and two sons preceded her in death, one son dying in infancy. The body was removed from the Meyers Funeral home to the family home on Mulberry avenue at 3 p.m. today. Final rites will be held at Thursday at St. Mary's church with the Rev. N. J. Peiffer, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
Clipping from Mary King Adams scrapbook dated Feb. 23, 1939
MRS. KING SERVICES CONDUCTED AT CHURCH--- Funeral services for Mrs. Mary King, 82, widow of Leonard C. King, who died Monday at her home, 1207 Mulberry avenue, were held this morning with short services at the home and requiem high mass at St. Mary's church, directed by the Rev. N. J. Peiffer. Flower attendants were Mrs. W. Demorest, Mrs. Robert Metcalf and Mrs. Viola Jensen. Pallbearers were Fred Kranz, Fred Schwab, Harry Nau, Ted Goetzman, Fred Aull and Harold Koenigsaecker. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery under the direction of the Meyers Funeral Home.
Name: NELLIE HICKEY KING
Submitted by: Elizabeth Harper Casillas
Date Submitted: Saturday, February 17, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL & NEWS TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, November 28, 1932
MRS. KING 48, GOES IN DEATH--- ILLNESS OF EIGHT WEEKS PROVES FATAL; FUNERAL SERVICE TO BE WEDNESDAY--- MRS. NELLIE HICKEY KING, 48, a resident of Muscatine virtually all her life and well known here, died at Bellevue hospital on Sunday after an illness of eight weeks, the past six weeks of which she had been at the hospital. Mrs. King made her home in Muscatine county all her life with the exception of the past two years, spent at Nichols. She was born in Seventy-Six township in 1884, the daughter of James and Margaret Hickey. She was married to Joseph King in 1903. Mrs. King was a member of St. Mary's Catholic church at Nichols. Surviving are her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Clinton Coder, Lake township, and Mrs. William Bueser, Muscatine; one son, Clarence King, Nichols; two sisters, Mrs. Agnes King, Lake township, and Mrs. Jack Schroeder, Muscatine; one brother, John Hickey, Muscatine; three grandchildren, James and Joyce Verlie King and Kathleen Ann Coder. The body will be at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Bueser, 606 East Eleventh street, Muscatine, until funeral services which will be conducted at St. Mary's church here on Wednesday. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery here.
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL & NEWS TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa,Wednesday, Novenber 30, 1932
KING RITES ARE HELD AT CHURCH--- Funeral services for MRS. NELLIE HICKEY KING, who died Sunday were conducted at St. Mary's church at 9 a.m. today by the Rev. Father N. J. Peiffer, pastor, and the Rev. Father Moore, Nichols. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery. Pallbearers were Albert Holmes, George Huber, Frank Lorber, John Balser, Jack Scott and Frank Kallenberg. Flower attendants were Aleta Singleton, Mrs. Sophia Harper and Mrs. Albert Holmes.,br />
Name: PHYLLIS (VAN ZANDT) KING
Submitted by: Elizabeth Harper Casillas
Date Submitted: Saturday, February 17, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, May 19, 1965 pg 1
FOUR HURT, TWO SERIOUSLY, IN COLLISION ON ROAD 22---- Four persons were injured, the two drivers seriously, in a head-on collision on highway 22, six miles west of Muscatine about 9:20 p.m. Tuesday. MRS. PHYLLIS KING, 27, route 4, a Muscatine Community college student returning home from a night class, appeared the most seriously injured. University hospital, Iowa City, reported her condition as serious and said she had multiple fractures and severe facial lacerations. Sheriff Dick Oppelt, who investigated, said both her legs were broken. Mrs. King, the wife of Ronald King, was alone in the car. The other driver, John Shetler, 32, 1107 Orange street, suffered a ruptured spleen, broken leg and facial lacerations. He was transferred to the Veterans hospital, Iowa City. With Shetler were Mrs. Wilma Moyers, 23, route 1, Wilton, and her five-year-old son, Rory Flake. Mrs. Moyers suffered a broken left leg, broken jaw, lacerations and abrasions and possible internal injuries. Her son has a broken leg and facial injuries also. The sheriff said the two cars crashed when Mrs. King turned out to pass a Poole Transfer truck-semi-trailer. Mrs. King had left an American History class at the community college a short-time earlier. She was an evening student there and in her sophomore year. Chester Kelly of Muscatine, the Poole driver, said the cars crashed as they met while beside the rear end of his trailer. He stopped, put out flares and had help from other motorists who provided blankets and went for aid. The injured were brought to Muscatine General hospital. The drivers were transferred to Iowa City later. The 1955 model cars were badly damaged.
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, May 25, 1965 pg 1
INJURIES IN MOTOR CRASH MAY 18 FATAL TO MRS. KING--- MRS. RONALD C. (PHYLLIS) KING , 27, Route 4, Muscatine, died today at University hospital, Iowa City, as the result of injuries received one week ago in a head-on collision on highway 22 about six miles west of Muscatine. Mrs. King, a Muscatine Community college sophomore and mother of three children, was returning home from a night class when the accident occured on May 18th. Sheriff Dick Oppelt, who investigated, said both her legs were broken and she had severe head injuries. The other driver, John Shelter, 32, 1107 Orange Street, suffered a ruptured spleen, broken leg and facial lacerations. He is a patient at the Veterans hospital at Iowa City where he was on the "seriously ill" list until this morning. With Shetler were Mrs. Wilma Moyers, 23, Rt. 1, Wilton, and her five-year-old son, Rory Flake. Mrs. Moyers is a patient at Muscatine General hospital where her condition was reported today as "fairly good." She had a broken left leg, broken jaw, and other injuries. Her son also had a broken leg, but has been dismissed from the hospital. The sheriff said the two cars crashed when Mrs. King turned out to pass a semi-trailer truck. Her death was the second traffic fatality in Muscatine county this year. Mrs. King was a life resident of Muscatine. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Van Zandt, 410 Lee Street, born here Feb. 2, 1938. She was married Oct. 4, 1954, at St. Mary's church to Ronald C. King. She is survived by her husband; one son, Joseph, 9, two daughters, Deborah, 8, and Diana Christine, 4 1/2; one sister, Mrs. Phillip (Bonnie) Jenkenson of Flint, Mich., and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Van Zandt. The body is now at the Riley funeral home where friends may start calling Wednesday. The service will be held Friday at St. Mary's church, with interment at St. Mary's Cemetery.
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, May 29, 1965
Funeral services were held Friday morning at St. Mary's church for Mrs. Ronald C. King. A requiem high mass was celebrated by the Rev. Carl F. Clems. Rev. Donald L. Waldschmidt was also present in the sanctuary. Pallbearers were Richard D. Gustas, Emmett O'Toole, William F. Hoben, Virgil Braun, Richard Mills, Donald Mills, Robert Mills, and John Conway. James Fuller, David White, Larry Nelson, and Thomas Harper were altar boys. Present at the funeral were the Beta Kappa Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi, and the faculty of the Muscatine Community College. Burial was at St. Mary's cemetery.
Name: RONALD CLARENCE KING
Submitted by: Elizabeth Harper Casillas
Date Submitted: Saturday, February 17, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, November 23, 1988 pg 4a
RONALD CLARENCE KING, 54, Route 4, Box 308, died early today at University Hospitals, Iowa City following an extended illness. Services are Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church. The Rev. Walter B. Helms will officiate. Pallbearers are Richard "Bud" Fridley, Robert Fridley, John Lorber, Tony Lorber, John "Jack" Conway, Harold Marley, and John Oberhaus. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Muscatine. Visitation is Friday at the Riley Funeral Home. The son of Clarence B. and Bonita Lorber King was born July 22, 1934 at Nichols. He was a lifelong resident here. On Oct. 4, 1954 he married Phyllis Jean Van Zandt in Muscatine. He was a member of the Future Farmers of America and had farmed in Lake Township, Muscatine County, his entire adult life. He, along with his father and brother, owned and operated a livestock trucking firm. Survivors include a son, Joseph of Atlanta, Ga., two daughters, Mrs. Allan (Debra) Abrahams of Muscatine; and Diana Vallor of Atlanta; his mother Bonita King; a brother, James B., both of Muscatine; and a sister, Mrs. Merle (Joyce) Rock of Mankato, Minn. He is preceded in death by his wife on May 26, 1965 and his father.
Name: WALTER J. KING
Submitted by: Elizabeth Harper Casillas
Date Submitted: Saturday, February 17, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL & NEWS TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Wed., February 7, 1940, pg 1
STROKE FATAL TO WALTER J. KING; FUNERAL FRIDAY--- WALTER J. KING, 55, of 1207 Mulberry avenue, died Tuesday at the Grau hospital as the result of a stroke. Mr. King was found unconscious at his home Tuesday morning. Born July 15, 1884 in Lake township, he was the son of Leonard C. and Mary F. Schabb King. He had lived in Muscatine for the past 18 years and had resided in Muscatine county all of his life with the exception of six years in Idaho. He was a member of St. Mary's church and was affiliated with the Loyal Order of Moose and Knights of Columbus. He was employed for a period of 12 years at the Heinz factory. Surviving are three brothers, Joe King of Muscatine and William L and Lawrence King, both of Lake township, and one sister, Mrs. Leo Adams of West Liberty. His mother died Feb. 20, 1939, and his father on Dec. 28, 1931. A sister and a brother also preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held Friday. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
Clipping from Mary King Adams scrapbook dated Feb. 9, 1940
Funeral services for WALTER J. KING, were held Friday with brief rites at 9 a.m. at the Meyers Funeral Home and services at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Church with the Rev. C. D. Mannhardt officiating. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery. Those in charge of flowers at the rites were Mrs. Mick Jensen and Mrs. Robert Metcalf, and casket bearers were Fred Aull, Harry Nau, Leonard Fuller, Harold Koenigsaecker, Fred Kranz and Raymond Fuller.
Name: WILLIAM L. KING AND MARGARET ELIZABETH KING
Submitted by: Elizabeth Harper Casillas
Date Submitted: Saturday, February 17, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, April 9, 1973
Double services for WILLIAM L. KING, 84, and his wife, MARGARET, 85, will be held Thursday at St. Mary's church. Mr. and Mrs. King who were both lifelong residents of lake Township in Muscatine county, died 24 hours apart. Both had been in failing health for the past two years. Mr. King died Sunday at Muscatine General hospital. Mrs. King died today, also at Muscatine General. William L. King was born January 29, 1889, in Lake Twp., the son of Leonard C. and Mary (Schaab) King. Margaret was born Nov. 14, 1997, also in lake Twp., the daughter of Sylvanus and Margaret (Lawler) Van Zandt. William L. King and Margaret Van Zandt were married Feb. 6, 1912, in Muscatine county. They owned and operated a farm in Lake Township. Mr. and Mrs. King were members of St. Mary's Catholic church. They are survived by one daughterr, Mrs. Clarence (Evelyn) Harper, Rt. 4; seven grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Mr. King is survived by a brother, Lawrence King, Rt. 4. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Mary Adams, West Liberty. Mr. King was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. Mrs. King was preceded by four sisters and four brothers. The bodies are at the Riley funeral home where friends may call starting Tuesday afternoon.
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, friday, April 13, 1973
Double funeral services for Mr. and Mrs. William King, 84 and 85 respectively, were conducted Thursday at St. Mary's church where a Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated by Rev. William O. Meyer, pastor. Altar boys were Greg Harper, Steve Lowe, Mandfred Leidel, and Brian Yerington. Interment was at St. Mary's cemetery under the direction of the Riley Funeral Home. Pallbearers were LeRoy King, Virgil Vetter, Carl Beatty, Charles Harper, Joseph Harper, and Tom Harper.
Name: ROY KINGMAN
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in ink; 16 Mar 1950)
Funeral services for Roy KINGMAN, who died Friday morning at Bellevue hospital, were held today from the Ralph J. Wittich funeral home with the Rev. M. L. Van Wagenen in charge. Flower attendants were Mrs. Elmer Lund and Mrs. Velma Miller. Pallbearers included Dewey Bowers, Chester Oppelt, Henry Stone, Raymond Munday, Elmer Lund and Ed Geltz. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery.
Name: GRACE KINTZLE
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 conducted Wednesday afternoon at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home of Mrs. Grace KINTZLE, 77, whose death occurred Friday at her home, 615 Oak street. The Rev. J. Arthur Eveland, pastor of the First Evangelical United Brethren church, will have charge of the services. Interment will be in Greenwood cemetery. --- Mrs. KINTZLE was the daughter of Jeff and Katherine CHAPMAN-BOWLBY. She was born Jan 29, 1875 at Muscatine. Her marriage to Frank KINTZLE took place May 31, 1891, in Muscatine. --- Survivors include four sons, Glen of Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada, Howard and Eugene, both of Davenport, and Richard, of Muscatine; one daughter, Mrs. T. O. NORTHWICK of Muscatine; one sister, Mrs. Ella FULLER of Muscatine; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. --- Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, one son in infancy, one brother and two sisters.
Name: MRS. MARY KIRBY
Submitted by: Denise and Norma
Date Submitted: Friday, November 19, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL," Muscatine, Iowa, February 19, 1949
MRS. KIRBY, 97, OF WEST LIBERTY, GOES IN DEATH-------West Liberty---Mrs. Mary Kirby, 97, one of Muscatine county's oldest residents, who came here in 1861, died at 3 p.m. Friday at her home here. Mrs. Kirby had enjoyed fairly good health and her charming manner attracted many friends with whom she enjoyed visiting. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star anf of the Christian church. Mrs. Kirby, the former Mary McMillan, was born near Pittsburgh, Penn., March 31, 1851, the daughter of Samuel and Rachel McMillan, and was the youngest of a family of nine children. When she was 11 years of age, her family moved to Iowa, establishing their home on a farm in Cedar county. A part of the journey was made in a covered wagon and the remainder by train, the railroad at that time extended only as far as Iowa city. At that time West Liberty was only 23 years old and there were about a dozen houses in the community. The McMillans purchased the John Webb farm in Cedar county where Mrs. Kirby spent her early girlhood. She was married to Jonathan Kirby on Oct. 6, 1869 and they farmed near here until 1900 when they moved to West Liberty. Mr. Kirby's death occurred on Sept. 20, 1924. Mrs. Kirby was the mother of six children, four of whom survive, Mrs. E. C. Kerr and S. I. Kirby of West Liberty; W. Glenn Kirby of Naugatuck, Conn., and Dr. Vern Kirby of Des Moines. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren and two great-great grand children. Funeral services will be held Sunday at the S. C. Snider Funeral home. Burial will be in the Oakridge cemetery.
Name: MRS. ANNA BARBARA (SCHAEFFER) KIRCHNER
Submitted by: Charlene Hixon
Date Submitted: April 04, 2000 2:17 PM
Source of Obituary: "WEEKLY NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, March 28, 1894
Nichols, Iowa, March 26. Obituary.--Died at her home near Nichols in Wapsinonoc township Monday, March the 19th, Mrs. Anna Barbara [Schaeffer] Kirchner at the age of 59 years, 5 months and 21 days. The deceased was born in Barkenau, Hessen-Darmstadt, Germany. She came to this country in the year of 1854. After leaving New York she came to Rock Island, Ill., where she made the acquaintance of Mr. Fred[erick] Kirchner with whom she was united in marriage at Muscatine the 29th of March, 1855. They then left Muscatine and moved on a farm near Wilton, whree they resided for six years. In the year 1861 they moved to their farm near Nichols, this being her home until her death. There were born to them four children, three sons and one daughter, of which one son and one daughter departed this life before her.....The funeral services were held at the German (Lutheran) church in Nichols by Rev. John Thurner, pastor of the Lutheran church.
Name: DONALD C. KIRK
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Saturday, December 4, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, August, 2000
Donald C. Kirk, 60, of 1658 58th St., died Sunday, Aug. 13, 2000, at his home. Services will be Thursday at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. The Rev. Mike Townsley will officiate. Pallbearers will be Joe Kirk, Todd Kirk, Shane Kirk, Gerald Kirk, Larry Kirk, and Albert Kirk. Honorary Bearers will be Gary Lane and Dan Kelly. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the University of Wisconsin Foundation Comprehensive Cancer Center or the American Cancer Society. Mr. Kirk was born on May 29, 1940, in Bloomington Township in Muscatine County, the son of Glen and Alberta Bernice Schell Kirk. He married Mo Kelly in 1961. He later married Jamie Wilhoit on December 28, 1974 in Argo. He was a member of the Isaac Walton League and enjoyed golfing, fishing, snowmobiling, the University of Iowa "Hawkeyes", and was also a Dale Earnhart fan. He retired from Alcoa after 33 years of employment. Survivors include his wife, Jamie Kirk of Muscatine; three sons, Joe Kirk, Todd Kirk and Shane Kirk, all of Muscatine; one granddaughter, Sydney Paige Kirk of Muscatine; his mother, Bernice Brewer of Muscatine; three brothers, Gerald Kirk and his wife, Darlene, of Wapello, Larry Kirk and his wife, Shirley, of Durant, and Albert Kirk and his wife, Cheryl, of Davenport; and one sister, Nancy Hinz and her husband, Richard, of Muscatine. He was preceded in death by his father, Glen Kirk, and his step-father, Donald Brewer.----- Submitters' Note: He isn't any relation to me, His mother was married to my uncle Donald Brewer.
Name: IDA KIRK
Submitted by: Bev Gerdts
Date Submitted: October 29, 2011
Source of Obituary: "Muscatine Daily Journal", Muscatine, IA., Thursday October 28, 1885
Died at Muscatine Wednesday October 27, 1885, at 12:30 a.m. of consumption, Ida, eldest daughter of Wilson T. and S.J. Kirk, aged 22 years. Deceased had been ill for a number of months.
Name: MRS. KATE KIRSCH
Submitted by: Julie Petersen
Date Submitted: Monday, October 29, 2001 9:53 PM
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, June 18, 1936, page 1, column 7
Longtime resident of city succumbs at hospital: rites indefinite. Mrs. Kate Kirsch, 309 East Third, longtime resident of this community died at Hershey Hospital at 6:15 a.m. today. Funeral plans are being withheld pending the arrival of her son, Edward Kirsch, from Chicago. Several brothers and sisters also survive. The body is at the George M. Wittech funeral home.----- "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", June 19, 1936, Page 3, Col 5----- Headlines: Rites Scheduled for Mrs. Kirsch Funeral services will be held from funeral home on Saturday. Funeral services for Mrs. Kate Kirsch 76, of 309 East Third Street, who died at Hershey Hospital will be held Saturday at the George M. Wittech funeral Home. The Rev. K.M. Jeschke, pastor of the Evangelical and Reformed Church will officiate; Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Kirsch was born in Germany, August 29, 1859 and came to Muscatine at the age of 16. She was married to Phillip Kirsch, who preceded her in death in 1904. One son Edward of Chicago, survives.----- "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", June 20, 1936, Page 3, Col 3---- Services Held For Mrs. Kate Kirsch----- (Repeats other notices but lists the pallbearers: Graub Bonds, Everett Clay, I. P. Conley, James Brown, Ed Bersch, and Howard Schenk.
Name: RONALD A. KISNER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date submitted: Sept. 10, 2007
Source of Obituary: “THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Date Unknown
RONALD A. KISNER, 68, of Muscatine, died Thursday evening, July 1, 2004, at home. A memorial reception will be held Tuesday, July 6, at the American Legion 110 South Houser St. Arrangements are under the direction of the Jeffrey S. Nichols Chapel Hill Funeral Home and Crematory in Muscatine.--- Mr. Kisner was born Nov. 13, 1935, in Muscatine, the son of Robert Merle and Winifred Irene Stiles Kisner. He was a United States Air Force veteran. He married Elizabeth J. Tucker Feb. 17, 1973, in Illinois City, Ill. He retired from Grain Processing Corporation after 26 years.--- Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth; three sons, Rich A. and wife Trudy Kisner of Davenport, Steve D. and his wife Laura Kisner and Wade E. and his wife Jennifer Kisner all of Muscatine; 10 grandchildren; one half-brother, David Kisner of Davenport and one daughter-in-law, Michelle McCleary. He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandson.
Name: ANNA M. KLEBE
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: “MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, (written in ink; 1 April 1952) pg 14
Mrs. Anna M. KLEBE, 57, died today at Hershey hospital, following an extended illness. --- The daughter of Chris and Barbara UHL-HERSTEIN, she was born July 19, 1894 at Keokuk. A former resident of Miami, Fla., she had lived in Muscatine the past three years. She was married Sept. 22, 1917 to Fred KLEBE at Muscatine. She was a member f the Riverside Baptist church at Miami. --- Surviving are one son, Donald KLEBE of Muscatine, and two sisters, Mrs. Roy UPPINGHOUSE of Canton, Mo. and Mrs. Harry CLEARY of Miami, Fla. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, one sister and four brothers. --- Funeral services will be held Saturday at he Ralph J. Wittich Funeral home. Burial will be at Memorial Park cemetery.
Name: MATILDA KLEBE
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: “MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, Sept. 10, 1953, pg 18
Funeral services are pending at Zion Lutheran church for Mrs. Matilda KLEBE, 80, whose death occurred Wednesday at Bellevue hospital. The body is at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home. --- Mrs. KLEBE was born Aug. 16, 1873, in Germany, the daughter of John and Marie KOLP-SCHMIDT. A resident of Muscatine the past 42 years, she made her home at 402 Fletcher avenue. She was first married to John SCHMIDT and her second husband was Gottlieb KLEBE. --- Survivors include two sons, Henry and Gustave SCHMIDT, both of Muscatine; two daughters, Mrs. Gerald WIETER of Muscatine and Mrs. James BROWN of Redondo, Calif.; two brothers and one sister, Henry and Carl SCHMIDT and Anna KNARR, all in Germany; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. --- Preceding her in death were both husbands, her parents, one sister and five daughters. ------------------ Funeral services for Mrs. Matilde KLEBE were held Saturday at he Zion Lutheran church with the Rev. Hartwig Harms, pastor of the church, officiating. Flower attendants were Mrs. Jessie Davis, Mrs. Amelie Yarck, Mrs. Gus Schroeder, Mrs. Dan Barton and Alvina Davis. Pallbearers were William Schlack, Gus Schroeder, Chris Schroeder, Gus Norenberg, John Bender and Emil Kerschinske. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery.
Name: MILDRED KLEBE
Submitted by: Denise and Norma for the webmaster
Date Submitted: Saturday, April 2, 2005
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, December 26, 1984, page 2A
MILDRED KLEBE------Services for Mildred Klebe, 71, were held Monday at the Riley Funeral Home. The Rev. Gerald Howse officiated. Mrs. Vada Timm was organist. Ralph Buster was vocalist. Pallbearers were Sam Curry, Steve Curry, Daniel DeBaillie, Mike Klebe, Larry Nelson and Tim Nelson. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery. Mr. Klebe died Friday at the Bethesda Care Center.
Name: MRS. PRISCILLA KLEBEY
Submitted by: Norma Rogers for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: October 16, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, October 14, 1911, page 2
PRISCILLA KLEBEY----- FAMOUS WRITERS SISTER DIES HERE ------------ MRS. PRISCILLA KLEBEY SUCCUMBS AT HOME LAST NIGHT ------------ Was Sister Of Jack London, Famed The World Over As One of Cleverest Authors of Day ------------ Suffering a serious illness for almost a year, Mrs.Priscilla Klebey, fifty years old, a sister of Jack London, the world famed author and writer, died at her residence, 420 East Third street, last night shortly after eleven o'clock. Dropsy and heart trouble were the causes of death. Recently she returned from Bellvue hospital to her home after having been at the institution for several months. All hope for her ultimate recovery had been abandoned some time ago. Lately her condition grew gradually worse and her demise last night did not occasion any undue surprise. Mrs. Klebey's maiden name was Priscilla London. She is survived by two brothers and sisters, among them being the famous author, a resident of Oakland, California. The children of the deceased surviving are: Mrs. Ada Rolland, Mrs. Etta Gereaux, Blanche Du Bois, Elmer Bishop, and Arthur Brenner. Christian Klebey, her husband, also survives her. Other relatives to mour her loss are Mrs. Mary Peterson, of Muscatine; Thomas London, of Nichols, Iowa; Mrs. Eliza Sheppard, Mrs. Ida Miller and Jack London, of Oakland, California. Funeral will be held at 2:30 o'clock on Sunday afternoon at the home.
Name: IDABEE H. KLEIN
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: “MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, (written in ink; 9 March 1989) pg 4A
Idabee H. KLEIN, 92, formerly of 989 Newell Ave., died today at Atlantic, Iowa. Services will be Saturday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home. The Rev. Kenneth Bell will officiate. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery. --- Mrs. KLEIN was born Sept. 7, 1896 in Muscatine, a daughter of James William and Ora BUNKER-DAVIS. Her marriage to Edward A. KLEIN took place Aug 17, 1919 in Muscatine. --- She was a 76 year member of the Wesley United Methodist Church, and a 61 year member of Electa Chapter No. 32 Order of Eastern Star. --- Survivors include a son, James E., of Atlantic; a daughter, Mrs. Winston (Kathryn) DITTO, of Burlington; and three grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband in 1968, three brothers and a sister.
Name: MATTHEW KLEIN
Submitted by: Amy Cannavo
Date Submitted: July 1, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa , Monday June 5, 1933, Page 1
Death Summons MATTHEW KLEIN-- Passes Late Saturday After Six Weeks Illness; Funeral Rites Held.
Matthew G. Klein, 69, lifelong resident of Muscatine county, died at his home near Atalissa late Saturday afternoon after an illness of six weeks with a complication of ailments. Mr. Klein was born in Moscow township, Jan. 21, 1864. He was a member of the German Lutheran church at Atalissa. Surviving are two brothers and a sister, John G. Klein and Mrs. Jacob Gettert, both of Muscatine, and J. A. J. Klein, Urbana, Ill.
Funeral services were conducted at 2:30 p.m. today at the Hoffman Funeral Home here with burial in the Klein cemetery in Moscow township.
Name: MRS. WILLIAM KLEIN
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in ink; 28 July 195-)
A former resident of Muscatine, Mrs. William KLEIN of Dysart, died Sunday afternoon at Dysart. She was the wife of Rev. William KLEIN, former superintendent of the Lutheran homes in Muscatine. Mrs. KLINE served as housemother and receptionist at the home in the more than 20 years they lived in Muscatine. Funeral services will be Wednesday at Dysart.
Name: MRS. MARGARET KLEINDOLPH
Submitted by: Denise and Norma for the webmaster
Date Submitted: Tuesday, March 22, 2005
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, February 19, 1946, page 8
MRS. KLEINDOLPH, AGED 72 YEARS, CALLED IN DEATH-------Mrs. Margaret Boke Kleindolph, 72, of 417 East Front Street, died at 4:05 today in Hershey hospital following an extended illness. She was born Oct. 29, 1873, in Watsom, Mo., the daughter of Samuel F. and Catherine E. Wilson Boke, and had resided in Muscatine since 1889. She was wedded to Charles Kleindolph in Muscatine, Aug. 6, 1890. Mrs. Kleindolph was a member of the First Methodist church, the Royal Neighbors of America and the Lady Elks. Surviving are her husband, at home, one son, Ralph F., of Muscatine; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Her parents, three daughters, one son, two sisters and one brother preceded her in death. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday from the George M. Wittich Funeral home, where the body will remain until time for final rites. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery.
Name: RALPH F. KLEINDOLPH
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, Newspaper Date Unknown
Ralph F. KLEINDOLPH, 58, died today at his home in Sweetland township, following an extended illness. --- The son of Charles and Margaret BOKE-KLEINDOLPH, he was born March 14, 1892 at Muscatine. He married Mary TUBBS April 18, 1911 at Muscatine. He had been employed in the roofing business. --- Survivors include his wife; three sons, Oscar, Richard an Robert, all of Muscatine; two daughters, Mrs. Lester ROCKAFELLOW of West Liberty and Mrs. Lee RUSSELL of Muscatine; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one son in infancy. --- Funeral services will be held Saturday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral home. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery.
Name: FRED LEWIS KLEIST
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in ink; Nov 5, 1954)
Rites are planned for Monday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home for Fred Lewis KLEIST, 75, former resident of Muscatine, who died Wednesday at Lathrop, Calif. The Rev. J. Arthur Eveland, pastor of the First Evangelical United Brethren church, will officiate. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery. --- Mr. KLEIST was born July 27, 1879, at Muscatine, the son of Charles F. and Jennie B. VanGENT-KLEIST. He was a member of the United Brethren church. Preceding him in death were his parents, five brothers and three sisters.
Name: LOUIS E. KLEIST
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in ink; 15 July 1952)
Funeral services for Louis E. KLEIST, whose death occurred Saturday, were held today at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral home. The Rev. Ralph W. Johnson, pastor of the Musserville Methodist church, was in charge. Pallbearers were Carl Bartenhagen, F. Gorsy, Richard Hildebrandt, Fred Marx, Carl Cooper and LeMoyne Martin. Burial was at Greenwood cemetery.
Name: LOUIS G. KLEIST
Submitted by: Denise for someone else
Date Submitted: June 10, 2001
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, June 2, 1927
Louis G. Kleist----Louis G. Kleist, 67, lifelong resident of Drury township, died early this morning at the Hershey hospital after a short illness. Death was the result of a complication of diseases. He was born in Drury township December 30, 1859, being the son of Christian and Marie Kleist. He resided in the township continuously following the vocation of farming. He married Miss Anna Mewes January 3, 1884, who survives. He was a member of the Wrayville Methodist Epsicopal church. Surviving besides his wife are one sister, Mrs. Minnie Krueger, one brother, D. A. Kleist, two daughters, Mabel and Esther, at home and three sons, William, Edward and Carl, all of Drury township. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday by the Rev. Caleb Larson, pastor of the Illinois City Methodist Episcopal church. Short private services will be held at the home and will be followed by services at the Foster Baptist church. Burial will be in the Reynolds, Illinois cemetery.
Name: MINNIE W. KLEIST
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; 1968)
MRS. MINNIE W. KLEIST, 80, died today, Dec. 16, at Muscatine General hospital. --- She was born April 27, 1888 at Muscatine, the daughter of Henry and Wilhelmena ROFF-WIGGERS. She married Arthur J. KLEIST April 22, 1908 at Muscatine. --- Survivors include a sister, Mrs. James (Viola) HOPEWELL, Burlington; a sister, Mrs. Lena ALDEMAN, Moline; two grandchildren and five great grandchildren. --- Preceding her in death were her parents, Husband, one son, three brothers and three sisters. --- Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Dec. 18, at the George M. Wittich funeral home. Burial will be in the Greenwood cemetery.
Name: R. NORTON KLEIST
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in ink; 2 Sept 1959)
Funeral services for R. Norton KLEIST of Moline, who died Saturday at Moline, will be conducted Wednesday at the George M. Wittich Funeral Home. Burial will be at Drury-Reynolds cemetery in Illinois. --- He is survived by two sons, James THORNGREN of Denver, Colo., and Daniel THORNGREN of Manford, Okla.; one daughter, Mrs. Carroll COX of Oklahoma City, Okla.; two brothers, Andrew KLEIST of Hillsdale, Ill., and Phern KLEIST of Burbank, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Elanor NUSSBAUM and Mrs. Kathryn BEIL of Muscatine and Mrs. N. L. BOWSER of Drury township; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and two brothers.
Name: JACOB KLEPFER
Submitted by: Roberta Bear
Date Submitted: September 22, 2011
Source of Obituary: "Muscatine Daily Journal", Muscatine, Iowa, May 26, 1860, pg 3
Jacob Klepfer, a resident of the Third Ward, who accompanied the party that went down the river with Neidig & Burtuer's hay boats, nearly two months ago, returned on Wednesday, severely ill. As he got out of the omnibus and entered his house he said, "I have come home to die" - after which he was unable to converse with his friends, and lingering till last evening, he died. He was about 23 years of age, and leaves a wife and child. His disease was some kind of fever contracted at Memphis, Tenn. He was too ill on the way home to give directions concerning his baggage, and it is supposed to have been lost at some point on the route-probably at Lasalle or Rock Island. ------------ Submitter's note: Jacob Klepper son of Christian Klepper and Nancy Ann Kutz b. 13 Sep 1836 in Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania d. 26 May 1860 in Muscatine, Muscatine Co., Iowa.
Name: ALFRED BURDETT KLEPPER
Submitted by Phyllis Hazen (of no relation)
Dated Submitted: March 16, 2010
Source of Obituary: “Muscatine Journal and News Tribune”, Muscatine, Iowa, Monday September 25, 1944
Alfred Burdett “Bert” Klepper, 73, died at Sunday at his home, 713 Mulberry avenue, after an illness of several months with a complication of ailments. --- Mr. Klepper was born in Muscatine county on April 2, 1871, the son of Emanuel and Erie Burdett Klepper and had lived practically his entire life in this county. His marriage to Mina E. Murlin occurred on June 16, 1898, in Muscatine. Mr. Klepper was a member of the United Brethren church; served on the official board of that church for several years and was a member of the A.O.U.W., and Knights of Pythias lodges. --- Surviving are his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Edith I. Arnold, Atalissa; one grandson, Alfred Arnold, Atalissa; and four nephews in the state of Washington. Preceding him in death were his parents, two brothers, Clarence and Harry and a daughter, Mendie E. Klepper. --- Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m., Tuesday, at the United Brethren church and interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery. The body is at the home and will remain there until services are held in which Wyoming lodge, No. 76, Knights of Pythias, will take part. The Hoffman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Name: ALFRED H. KLEPPER
Submitted by: Roberta Bear
Date Submitted: Monday, February 5, 2007
Source of Obituary: "The Davenport Democrat and Leader", Davenport, Iowa, Friday, February 5, 1926, pg. 27
ALFRED H. KLEPPER, aged 77 years, a resident of Sweetland township over half a century and of Muscatine five years since his retirement, died at 4:30 o'clock this morning after a three weeks illness. He was born Jan. 7, 1849, in Carlisle, Pa., and came with his parents to this state in 1857, settling in Sweetland township, where he had spent the greater part of his life. He was married Oct. 18, 1878 to Miss Lucy Grey, who with a brother, Emanuel Klepper and a grandchild survive. Mr. Klepper was a member of the Sweetland Methodist church 44 years and prominent in K of P circles. He held various township and school district offices. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon in the home here, 1103 Oakland drive, and at 2:30 o'clock in the Methodist church in Muscatine. Pythons will have charge of the service at the grave.
Name: BENJAMIN KLEPPER
Submitted by: Roberta Bear
Date Submitted: September 22, 2011
Source of Obituary: "Muscatine Journal", Muscatine, Iowa, January 8, 1901 pg 1
At 6 o'clock this morning occurred the death of Benjamin Klepper at the home of his brother, A. H. Klepper, who resides four miles north of the city. The deceased had his right leg severely burnt last spring while burning brush and has never been perfectly well since. Sunday his whole right side seemed to become paralyzed but yesterday he seemed better. Last night he began to fail again and constantly became worse until the end came. He leaves two brothers to mourn his death, they being A. H. Klepper and Emanuel Klepper. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the late home. ---------------Submitter's note: Benjamin Klepper son of Christian Klepper and Nancy Ann Kutz b. 02 Oct 1838 in South Middleton Twp., Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania d. 08 Jan 1901 in Muscatine, Muscatine Co., Iowa.
Name: CATHERINE KLEPPER
Submitted by: Roberta Bear
Date Submitted: September 22, 2011
Source of Obituary: "Evening Journal", Muscatine, Iowa, July 18, 1873 pg 4
ANOTHER OCTOGENAMIAN GONE - Mrs. Catherine Klepper departed this life Feb. 9, 1873, at the advanced age of 86 years, 6 months and 11 days. The subject of this notice was born in Lancaster county, Pa., and soon after her marriage moved with her husband to Carlisle, Cumberland county, Pa., where she also spent the greater part of her life. Some 19 years ago she came with her two children, Mr. C. Klepper and Mrs. J. Hershe, to Muscatine county, Iowa. Mrs. K. was for over 50 years a consistent and devoted member of the United Brethren Church. A naturally sweet temper, santified by the grace of Christ, rendered her life a perpetual sunshine, and contributed much to the happiness of those around her. The closing nine years of her life were years of suffering, but she murmured not, she repined not, looking forward with a pious yearing to the Christian's everlasting noel. Mother Klepper lived to see her fifth generation, but retained to a remarkable degree, the vigor of her mental powers. A few hours before her decease she inquired the day of the month, and when told, she said, "It is just sixty years since my husband died." On consulting the family register, it was found to be within a few minutes of sixty years since his death. She is gone-gathered as a sheaf fully ripe for the heavenly garner. Friends are left to mourn her absence, but it is the mourning of hope, of joyful anticipation of meeting her again.
"Where sadness and sorrow, pain and death are not and feared no more"
May the devine comforter and guide be vouchsafed to her numerous surviving friends.
"Asleep in Jeusu, far from thee, Thy Kindred and their graves may be, But thine is still a blessed sleep, from which none ever wake to weep".
-------------- Submitter's note: Catherine Stoner Klepper daughter of Jacob Stoner and Veronica Keagy b. 8 Aug. 1786 Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania. d. 9 FEb. 1873 Muscatine Co., Iowa.
Name: MRS. CHRISTIAN KLEPPER
Submitted by: Roberta Bear
Date Submitted: September 22, 2011
Source of Obituary: "Evening Journal", Muscatine, Iowa, July 28, 1897 pg 4
Death of Mrs. Christian Klepper -- At 2 o'clock this afternoon at her home in Sweetland township occurred the death of Mrs. Christian Klepper, of an aposiopetic stroke and heart trouble. Deceased's maiden name was Miss Ann Kutz and she was born in Cumberland county, Pa., August 29, 1817, being nearly 80 years of age. On the 13th of Nov. 1831, she was united in marriage to Christian Klepper. She was the last of a family of thirteen children and a noble wife and mother, a good neighbor and a consistent member of the M.E. church. Besides her husband three sons are left to mourn, being Benjamin, who has always resided at home, Emanuel, of this city, and Alfred H., of Sweetland. Two sons preceded her in death, being Jacob, who died in this city in 1860, and William Amos, who died while in the service of his country in 1863. She came with her husband to Iowa in 1857 and has resided here ever since, being loved and respected by all who knew her and was favorably called, "grandma" by nearly every resident of Sweetland township. A kind mother and noble Christian has gone to her eternal rest. The funeral is appointed for next Friday afternoon at 1 p.m. from the residence in Sweetland township with interment in the city cemetery. ------------------Submitter's note: Nancy Ann Kutz Klepper daughter of Dewalt and Elizabeth Kutz b. 29 Aug 1817 in South Middleton Twp., Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania d. 28 Jul 1897 in Muscatine, Muscatine Co., Iowa
Name: EMANUEL KLEPPER
Submitted by: Roberta Bear
Date Submitted: Monday, February 5, 2007
Source of Obituary: " The Davenport Democrat and Leader", Davenport, Iowa, Wednesday, August 4, 1926, pg. 17
MERCHANT AND FARM PIONEER IS DEAD AT 81----Well Known in Muscatine Circles, EMANUEL KLEPPER, retired farmer and grocer of Muscatine, died early this morning at his home, 712 Mulberry street after an illness of 17 days, which began when he suffered a stroke of paralysis. He was 81 years of age and a member of one of the oldest families in this section of the state. He was the son of Christian and Ann Kutz Klepper, who came to Muscatine in 1858. He was born in Carlisle, Pa., Oct. 28, 1844. With the exception of five years spent in Everett, Wash., he had lived all his life here. He was married Sept. 2, 1868 to Erie Burdette who died four and half months ago. He enlisted in the Civil war in 1862 and served until the end of the war with the 35th Iowa regiment. For 27 years he was a member of the grocery firm of Klepper and Hill. Two sons survive. They are Alfred of Muscatine and Clarence of Washington. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made.
Name: MRS. ERIE BURDETT KLEPPER
Submitted by: Roberta Bear
Date Submitted: Monday, February 5, 2007
Source of Obituary: "The Davenport Democrat and Leader", Davenport, Iowa, Tuesday, March 16, 1926, pg.4
Funeral services for MRS. ERIE BURDETT KLEPPER who died at her home, 712 Mulberry avenue, were held from the residence at 2:15 o'clock this afternoon. In charge is the Rev. E.A. Renzinger of the First Methodist Episcopal church. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery.
Name: ERWIN L. KLEPPER
Submitted by: Roberta Bear
Date Submitted: Monday, February 5, 2007
Source of Obituary: "The Herald", Everett, Washington, Thursday, July 8, 2004
ERWIN L. KLEPPER, age 86, passed away at his residence in Everett, WA. He was born in Muscatine, Iowa on May 22, 1918. Erwin graduated in 1937 from Everett High School. He worked at Everett Sheet Metal, Local 66 for many years. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Snohomish. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Evelyn; his son Alan (Joan) Klepper of Marysville; daughter Beverly Rogers of Everett; grandsons Tim, Bryan and Colin; brother Carl (Delores) Balke of North Seattle; sister-in-law Delores Klepper of Republic, WA; a niece and two nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother Oscar Klepper. At his request, a private family gathering will be held at the G.A.R. Cemetery in Snohomish. Arrangements under the care of Solie Funeral Home.----Submitters' Note: Erwin Laurence Klepper was the son of Harry Rayston Klepper and Veda Jones of Muscatine.
Name: FRED GREY KLEPPER
Submitted by: Roberta Bear
Date Submitted: Monday, February 5, 2007
Source of Obituary: "The Messenger", Fort Dodge, Iowa, Sunday, November 23, 1986, pg. 4A
DR. FRED G. KLEPPER, 1315 9th Ave. N., died at his home Friday night following a short illness. Services will be Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.in the chapel of the Laufersweiler Funeral Home, and at 10 a.m. at Corpus Christi Church, with the Rev. Albert O. Grendler, pastor, officiating. Burial will be at Corpus Christi Cemetery. Surviving is his wife, Sally; daughter, Mrs. Jose (Lucy) Benki, El Paso, Texas, and four grandchildren. Fred G. Klepper was born in Moline, Ill. As a child he moved to Muscatine where he attended school, graduating from Muscatine High School. He attended Muscatine Junior College for one year before going to the University of Iowa where he earned a B.S. degree in 1943. In 1944 he earned his D.D.S. degree and in the same year entered the United States Navy, serving during World War II. He married Sally Patton in 1944 at Great Lakes, Ill., and the couple made their home there. They moved to Fort Dodge in 1946 when he started his dental practice. He was a member of the Pierre Fouehard Society, Omicron Kappa Epsilon, Iowa Dental Association, American Dental Association, Elks Club and the Fort Dodge Country Club.----Submitters' Note: Dr. Fred G. Klepper was the son of Fred Grey Klepper, Sr. and Edith Abigail Crull.
Name: GRAYDON B. KLEPPER
Submitted by: Roberta Bear
Date Submitted: Monday, February 5, 2007
Source of Obituary: "San Jose Mercury", California, Tuesday, October 15, 1963, pg. 36
KLEPPER-In Campbell, Calif., Oct. 13, 1963, GRAYDON B. KLEPPER, loving husband of Mrs. Clara Klepper of Campbell; father of Mr. Robert Klepper of Lowell, Wash., Mrs. Maxine Twiggs of Everett, Wash., Mrs. Vernon Giltner of Edmonds, Wash., and Mr. Arthur E. Dalley of Portland, Ore.; brother of Mr. Jack Klepper of Oregon. Also survived by nine grandchildren. A native of Iowa, age 63 years. Services Wednesday, Oct. 16, 1963, from Darling Fischer-Farber's Campbell Memorial Chapel, 231 #. Campbell Ave. Campbell.----Submitters' Note: Graydon Bretz Klepper was born in Muscatine, Iowa on 4 Sept. 1900 to Clarnece B. Klepper and Ola Gertrude Bretz.
Name: HARRY ROYSTON KLEPPER
Submitted by: Roberta Bear
Date Submitted: Friday, February 23, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday January 8, 1921
HARRY R. KLEPPER, a native of this city, but for the last two years a resident of Davenport, died at Bellevue hospital here at 11:05 o'clock Friday night, after an extended illness. He underwent an operation for appendicitis last Monday. A second operation was performed Friday, in a vain effort to save his life. He was 31 years of age. Harry Royston Klepper was born in Muscatine, April 1. 1889. When a young boy, he moved with his parents to Everett, Washington. On July 2, 1910, he married Miss Veda Jones, at Everett. To this union two children were born, both of whom survive. He returned to Muscatine in 1916, and two years ago moved to Davenport, where he had since made his home. To survive, he leaves his wife and two sons, Erwin Lawrence and Oscar Alfred, of Davenport. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. Klepper of Muscatine and two brothers, A. B. Klepper of this city, and C. B. Klepper, of Everett, Washington. Funeral services will be held from the home of this parents, 713 Mulberry avenue, at 10:30 o'clock Monday morning. Burial will be made in Greenwood cemetery. The family requests that no flowers be sent.----Submitters' Notes: Harry was the son of Emanuel Klepper and Eva Erie Burdett.
Name: MRS. LUCY GREY KLEPPER
Submitted by: Roberta Bear
Date Submitted: Monday, February 5, 2007
Source of Obituary: "Davenport Morning Democrat", Davenport, Iowa, Tuesday, May 12, 1953, pg. 2
MRS. LUCY GREY KLEPPER, 94, died at her home in Muscatine on Monday, after an extended illness. The body is at the Fairbanks Home for Funerals where services are pending. Mrs. Klepper was born in Green County, Pa., Aug. 24, 1858, coming to Iowa in 1864 with her parents. They settled at Wilton where she resided until her marriage to Alfred H. Klepper on Oct. 16, 1878. The couple farmed near here until moving to Muscatine after the death of their son, Fred. Mrs. Klepper was a member of the Methodist church and the Order of Eastern Star. Surviving are a brother L. T. Grey, Muscatine; a grandson, Dr. Fred G. Klepper, Ft. Dodge, and a great-granddaughter, Lucy Jean Klepper. Her parents, husband, a son, a daughter, a sister and four brothers preceded her in death.----Submitters' Note: Lucy was the daughter of Francis Andrew Jackson Grey and Adaline Tamzin Palmer.
Name: MENDIE ELIZABETH KLEPPER
Submitted by: Roberta Bear
Date Submitted: Monday, February 5, 2007
Source of Obituary: "The Davenport Democart and Leader", Davenport, Iowa, Sunday, March 11, 1923, pg. 28
MUSCATINE GIRL DIES AFTER SHORT ILLNESS-- The funeral of MENDIE ELIZABETH KLEPPER, 5-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Klepper, 1209 Dale street, who died Saturday morning, will be held Monday afternoon from the United Brethren church. Rev. Ira Hawley will officiate. Burial will take place in Greenwood cemetery. The child was born Aug. 24, 1917, and is survived by her parents and one sister, Edith.
Name: MRS. MINA KLEPPER
Submitted by: Roberta Bear
Date Submitted: Monday, February 5, 2007
Source of Obituary: "Davenport Democrat", Davenport, Iowa, Tuesday, August 23, 1958, pg. 3
KLEPPER, MRS. MINA, 80, of Muscatine, died Monday in Muscatine General Hospital; services will be held on Wednesday in George M. Wittich Funeral Home.----Submitters' Note: Mina Etta Murfin was the daughter of Thomas Murfin and Alice Kinneman.
Name: MRS. OLA BRETZ KLEPPER
Submitted by: Roberta Bear
Date Submitted: Monday, February 5, 2007
Source of Obituary: "The Herald", Everett, Washington, Thursday, July 17 1952, pg. 6
MRS. OLA BRETZ KLEPPER , 75, of 5209 Third Street, Lowell, died in a local hospital late Wednesday evening following an extended illness. Mrs. Klepper was born in Muscatine, Iowa, April 15, 1877, and had resided in Lowell for the past 34 years. She was a member of the Lowell Union Congregational Church. Surviving are two sons, Graydon Klepper of Route One Lake Stevens and Jack C. Klepper of St. Helens, Ore.; four grandchildren; three great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Saturday at the funeral home of Purdy and Walters. The Rev. Sam H. Newcomer of the Union Congregational Church of Lowell will officiate. Cremation and inurnment will follow at Washelli.----Submitters' Note: Ola Gertrude Bretz was the daughter of John E. Bretz and Eliza B. Lantz.
Name: OSCAR ALFRED KLEPPER
Submitted by: Roberta Bear
Date Submitted: Monday, February 5, 2007
Source of Obituary: "The Herald", Everett, Washington, Friday, Oct. 10, 2003
OSCAR ALFRED KLEPPER, 83, passed away October 6, 2003 at the Ferry Memorial Hospital in Republic, WA.
He was born in Muscatine, IA on May 12, 1920. Came to Everett at the age of two, attended Everett Schools and graduated from Everett High School, Class of 1940. He was in the National Guard, Company L., 161st Infantry, honorably discharged October 10, 1941. When World War II began, he joined the U.S. Navy, honorably discharged in 1945. Upon his return to Everett, he worked for Everett Pulp and Paper 27 years. Upon their closure, he then worked nine years for the Everett General Hospital, retiring in 1986. In 2001 he and his wife Delores, moved to Republic, WA. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Delores; his son, Jim (Judy) Klepper of Republic; daughter Ester (John) Harman of Alaska; grandsons, Brandon (Christina) Klepper of Granite Falls, Ed Klepper of Lake Stevens; granddaughter, Shannon Klepper of Republic; two great grandsons, Johnathon and Dylan; brothers, Erwin Klepper and wife of Everett and Carl Balke and wife of Shoreline; and two nephews and one niece. He was preceded in death by his son, Tim Klepper.----Submitters' Note: Oscar Alfred Klepper was the son of Harry Rayston Klepper and Veda Jones of Muscatine.
Name: MRS. ERVIN KLEVETER
Submitted by Mary E Boyer (of no relation).
Date submitted: January 10, 2008
Source of Obituary: Muscatine, Iowa, (written in ink; 6 Jan 1956)
Services for Mrs. Ervin KLEVETER, 68, who died Friday at her home, 406 Kansas street, were held this afternoon at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home. The Rev. A. A. Buntenbach, pastor of the Glad Tidings church, was in charge. Flower attendants were Grace Hobart and Kathleen Gardner. Casket bearers included Lavern Nelson, Lyle Nelson, Ed Granger, William Peers, Henry Offerman and Elmer Tobias. Interment was at Greenwood cemetery.
Name: EDDINGTON S. KLIPSTEIN
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Friday, January 7, 2005
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, December 3, 2004, page 5A
Eddington Klipstein----- COLUMBUS, Ga. - Former resident Eddington S. Klipstein, 91, Columbus, died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2004, at his home. Mr. Klipstein was born Dec. 30, 1912, in Minneapolis, Minn., the son of Edward G. Klipstein and Ragnahild Vangness Klipstein. He married Adelia Hafner Nov. 11, 1934. In 1918, his family moved to Billings, Mont. During World War II, he worked for Northwest Airlines which was declared a vital industry. He was stationed in Fairbanks, Alaska, and later he was transferred to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, where he was joined by his wife and their daughter, Jan. They were there when the war ended in 1945. In Montana, he worked at a number of occupations, mostly in sales, mechanics and truck driving. When he moved to Iowa he tried his hand at farming. He owned two businesses and worked at Grain Processing Corp., The Ceylon Co., J.I. Case, and H.J. Heinz, from which he retired In his retirement years, he and his wife lived in Florida and California before deciding on permanent living in Arizona. They moved to Georgia to be near their daughter when their health declined. He was a member of the Masonic, The Scottish Rite, Shrine, Moose and Elks lodges. He served on the Letts Volunteer Fire Department. Survivors include a daughter, Jan Ellis and husband Dale of Midland, Ga.; granddaughters and their families, Suzanne, Joe and Alena Best, Stephanie, Robert, Allyssa, Avary and Trey Carpenter, Cynthia, Philip, Ellis, Emory and Ethan Cook; a brother-in-law, Byron Hafner; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, one brother and two sisters. ------Submitters' Note: I'm no relation.
Name: HENRIETTA KLOOS
Submitted by: June Welsch (of no relation)
Date Submitted: September 7, 2009
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday April 29, 1937
Mrs. Henrietta Kloos, age 86, died at 6 a. m. today at the Lutheran Old People's Home on the Burlington road. She was born Feb. 8, 1851 in Germany, and entered the Lutheran Home here 16 years ago, on March 2, 1921. One son, Henry Kloos, of Chicago, survives. The George M. Wittich Funeral home is in charge of services, which will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Lutheran Home. The Rev. William Klein, superintendent, will officiate. Burial will be in the cemetery nearby. ------------------------------Muscatine Journal, Saturday, May 1, 1937 -------------- Funeral rites for Mrs. Henrietta Kloos, 86 years old, who died at the Lutheran Old People's Home on the Burlington road this week were conducted at 10 a. m. today at the home. The Rev. William Klein, superintendent, officiated. Burial was in the cemetery there. Serving as pallbearers were Melvin Bucka, Paul Thalackcr, Rinehart Meinder, Charles Larson, Gilbert Siste and John Kliendien.
Name: FRANK KLUGE
Submitted by: June Welsch (of no relation)
Date Submitted: September 7, 2009
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, May 2, 1964
Frank Kluge, 87, a resident of the Lutheran Homes for the past 10 years, died Friday at Muscatine General hospital. Mr. Kluge was bom Sept. 17, 1876. He was a former, resident of Chicago, and a member of the Zion Lutheran church there. Surviving are two sons, Frank and William.Kluge, both of Chicago. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife. The body is now at the George Wittich funeral, home. Funeral services-will be held,at 2:30 p.m. Monday at the Lutheran home chapel. Interment will be at the Lutheran Homes cemetery. ---------- Muscatine Journal Tuesday, May 5, 1964 ------------- Funeral services for Frank Kluge, 87, were held Monday at the Lutheran Home chapel. Rev. Henry C. Hafermann officiated. Mrs. Ora Mullenix was the organist. Pallbearers were Millard Nelson, B. V. Steinert, Loren Muehlenberg, and Rudolph Mattheis. Interment was at the Lutheran Homes cemetery. Mr. Kluge died on April 30 at the Muscatine General Hospital.
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