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Name: HARRIET LAMB
Submitted by: Lynn McCleary (of no relation)
Dated Submitted: August 26, 2010
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL & NEWS TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday December 20, 1918
Ex-Slave Dies at Home Here – Mrs. Harriet Lamb, an ex-slave of ante bellum days, died at 11:20 o’clock last night at the home of her son, Jacob Lamb, 518 Miles avenue, following and extended illness. Asthma and pneumonia complications caused her death. She was 83 years old. --- She suffered a stroke of paralysis last July and has been in failing health since. Last Friday, asthma developed and Sunday pneumonia set in and resulted in death last night. --- She was born in slavery at St. Louis, Mo. Sixty years ago, she married Sawyer Lamb, to which union six children were born, two of whom survive. Upon being given her freedom papers after the Civil war, she came to Muscatine county and settled in Wilton with her family. More than forty years ago, she came to Muscatine and resided here since. --- Her husband preceded her in death by fifteen years. To survive she leaves two sons, Jacob and Reese Lamb, both of South Muscatine. Seven grand-children also survive. --- Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon from the home, the Rev. R. Thomas, of African M.E. Church, to officiate. Burial will be made in Greenwood cemetery.
Name: REESE LAMB
Submitted by: Lynn McCleary (of no relation)
Date Submitted: June 30, 2011
Source of Obituary: "Muscatine Journal ”, Muscatine, IA, May 10, 1926
Reese Lamb, 52, died of organic heart trouble at the home of his brother, Jacob Lamb, 518 Miles avenue, at 9:20 Saturday evening. He had been ill for the past three weeks. Mr. Lamb was born in Fruitland township, July 10, 1873, the son of Sawyer and Harriett Dusk Lamb. He moved to this city when a child and lived here the remainder of his life. He was a button cutter. His brother is the only immediate survivor. Funeral services will be announced later. Fairbanks Funeral Home has charge of the funeral arrangements.
Name: ELLA LANE
Submitted by: Jack O’Connor
Date Submitted: June 3, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, December 30, 1952, page 11
West Liberty – Mrs. Ella Lane, age 76, died Monday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ralph Marshall in West Liberty. A lifelong resident of the West Liberty community, she was born Nov. 22, 1876, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gustave McGuire. She married James Edward Lane of West Liberty and he preceded her in death. She was a member of the Methodist church. Surviving are two sons, Howard of Stockton and Harold of West Liberty; two daughters, Mrs. Marshall of West Liberty and Lucille Wiese of Muscatine; one brother Luke McGuire of West Liberty; a sister, Mrs. M. Stanbro of Leroy, Minn., 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and one son. The body is at the Snider Funeral home where services will be held Wednesday. The Rev. G. L. Hufstader will be in charge. Burial will be in Oakridge cemetery.
Name: ERMA HELKENN LANE
Submitted by: Jack O’Connor
Date Submitted: June 3, 2007
Source of Obituary: " QUAD CITY TIMES", Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa, February 12, 2003
DURANT, Iowa -- Erma Lane, formerly of Durant, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 11, at the home of her daughter, Lolita Bauer, where she was residing. Visitation is Friday at Bentley Funeral Home, 1001 6th St., Durant. Services will be Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park. Serving as casket bearers will be Tim Lane, Lyle Kress, Allen Hale and Neil Baker. Erma Carrie Helkenn was born June 2, 1914, in Scott County, Iowa, to Henry and Wilhelmina "Minnie" (Meier) Helkenn. She received her education in Scott County schools. She married Howard Lane on Dec. 11, 1943, at the Free Studio, Davenport. They farmed in the Stockton and Sunbury areas for 36 years, retiring in 1980 to Durant. Survivors include daughters, Lolita Bauer, Davenport, and Lanette Lane, Bettendorf; granddaughters and their husbands, Tina (Toyne) and Lyle Kress, Blue Grass, and Tammy (Toyne) and Tim Lane, Walcott; and a great-grandson, Michael Lane Kress. Special friends of her daughters, Neil Baker, LeClaire, and Allen Hale, Bettendorf also survive her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard, on Dec. 5, 2000; her parents; two sisters, Edna Helkenn and Elna (Mrs. Victor) Makoben; and three brothers, Carl, Herbert and Allen Helkenn. ---- DURANT, Iowa -- Due to inclement weather services for Erma Lane, Durant, have been moved to 2 p.m. Monday at Bentley Funeral Home, Durant. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park.
Name: HAROLD LANE
Submitted by: Jack O’Connor
Date Submitted: June 3, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, January 12, 1981, page 9
ATALISSA – Harold “Red” Lane, 70, died suddenly Saturday at his home in Atalissa. Graveside services will be held. Wednesday at the Overman Cemetery in Atalissa. Rev. Ralph Farmer will officiate. Visitation is Tuesday at the Snider Funeral Home. The son of James and Ella McGuire Lane, he was born Aug. 28, 1910, in Muscatine County. He was a retired truck driver. Survivors include his wife, Violet; one step-son, Kenneth Wilson of Waterloo; two step-daughters, Dorothy Alleman of Richmond, Mo., and Arlene Beeler of Des Moines; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a twin brother, Howard of Durant; and one sister, Lucille Weise of Washington.
Name: HAROLD G. LANE
Submitted by: Jack O’Connor
Date Submitted: June 3, 2007
Source of Obituary: "QUAD CITY TIMES", Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa, Wednesday, December 6, 2000
and "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, December 6, 2000, page 5a
DURANT, Iowa – Howard “Jack” Lane, 90, Durant, died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2000, at Genesis Medical Center – East Campus, Davenport. Services will be Friday at Bentley Funeral Home, 1001 6th Street, Durant. Burial will be made in Davenport Memorial Park.Serving as casket bearers will be Lyle Kress, Tim Lane, Allen Hale and Virgil Kuhnert.---- Howard G. Lane was born Aug. 28, 1910, West Liberty, a son of James and Ella (McGuire) Lane. He attended schools in West Liberty and Atalissa. He married Erma Helkenn on Dec. 11, 1943, in Davenport. He farmed in Stockton and Sunbury areas for 36 years, retiring in 1980.
Survivors include his wife, Erma; daughters, Lolita Bauer, Davenport, and Lanette Lane, Bettendorf; granddaughters and their husbands, Tina (Toyne) and Lyle Kress, Blue Grass, and Tammy (Toyne) and Tim Lane, Walcott; and a great-grandson, Michael Lane Kress. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Lucille Wiese and Margaret Marshall; his twin brother, Harold “Red” Lane, and a brother, James Lane.
Name: JAMES EDWARD LANE
Submitted by: Jack O’Connor
Date Submitted: June 3, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, April 9, 1943, page 6
James E. Lane, Aged Atalissa Resident, Dies--- West Liberty – James Edward Lane, a resident of the community for about 50 years, died suddenly of a heart attack on Friday in the office of Dr. Leith. He was born on Feb. 26, 1876, in Kansas, the son of Joseph and Anna Lane. His marriage to Ella Mae McGuire took place on Sept. 14, 1904 at West Liberty. Surviving are the wife, two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Marshall of West Liberty, and Mrs. Lucille Wiese, of Atalissa, three sons, Kenneth, of Muscatine, Harold, of West Liberty and Howard, at home; one sister, Mrs. Emma Swartzbrough, of Cedar Rapids; one brother, Freeman Lane of Schellsburg, a half-brother, Frank, of Belle Plaine, and seven grandchildren. He was predeceased in death by his parents, one brother and one grandchild. Funeral services will be Sunday at the S. C. Snider Funeral home, with the Rev. W. A. Smith, of the Methodist church, in charge. Burial will be in Oakridge cemetery.
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, April 12, 1943, page 3
West Liberty – Funeral services for James Edward Lane of Atalissa were held Sunday at the Snider funeral home with Rev. W. A. Smith officiating. Pallbearers were Dewey DeVore, George Oepping, Earl Ellsworth, Grant Smith, Verl Miller of Atalissa and E. W. Lundy. Flower attendants were Mrs. Helen Gremer, Mrs. Eva Oepping. Internment was made in Oakridge cemetery.
Name: KENNETH LANE
Submitted by: Jack O’Connor
Date Submitted: June 3, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, August 31, 1950, page 4
Funeral services will be held Saturday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home for Kenneth “Jim” Lane, 42 of 506 ½ East Eight street, who died at Bellevue hospital on Wednesday after a five months’ illness. The Rev. R. R. Shirk, pastor of the First Baptist church, will conduct rites and burial will be in Memorial Park cemetery. Having spent practically all his life in the Muscatine community, Mr. Lane was born April 29, 1908, in Downey, Ia., son of James E. and Ella Mae McGuire Lane. He married Iva Schmitt at Liberty, Ind., on Aug. 12, 1938. Mr. Lane was employed at the McKee Feed and Grain company. Survivors are his wife; mother, Mrs. Ella Lane of Atalissa; two brothers, Howard Lane of Durant and Harold Lane of West Liberty; and two sisters, Mrs. Ralph Marshall of Atalissa and Mrs. Merle Wiese of Nicholas. His father preceded him in death.
Submitted by Mary E. Boyer (of no relation)
Date submitted: April 7, 2008
Source of Obituary: “Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; Sep. 2, 1950)
Last services for Kenneth LANE were held today at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral home with the Rev. R. R. Shirk, pastor of the First Baptist church, in charge. Flower attendants included Mrs. Marie Howe, Mrs. Alice Smith, Mrs. Karl Greiner and Mr. Fred Ooepping. Serving as pallbearers were Albert Boldt, Karl Greiner, Fred Oepping, Orville Fisher, Kenneth Pasdach and James Marshall. Burial was in Memorial Park cemetery.
Name: LOUIS LAFAYETTE LANE
Submitted by: Denise and Norma
Date Submitted: Sunday, November 21, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL," Muscatine, Iowa, February 28, 1907
LOUIS LAFAYETTE LANE PASSES AWAY-------DIED AT 5:30 O'CLOCK THIS MORNING-------Was Born At Wooster, Ohio, and Has Resided in This City For Over 27 Years.-------At 5:30 o'clock this morning Louis Lafayette Lane breathed his last at his home, 418 Pine street, after an illness of nearly a year, the immediate cause of death being dropsy of the heart. At first he did not think seriously of his illness and about January 1st, in company with his daughter, Mildred, started for the south to spend the winter; expecting the change would be beneficial to his health. But it proved otherwise, and he was compelled to return home, and has been confined to the house ever since. In spite of the fact that everything possible to medical skill was done for his relief, he passed away this morning. He was perfectly conscious of the fact that the end was near and on Tuesday stated to his family that he would live only about another day. Mr. Lane was born June 27, 1837, at Wooster, Ohio, and moved to Canton, Illinois, with his parents when he was about eight years old. Here he resided until 1863, when he moved to Iowa, locating at Wilton, where he followed his occupation as druggist for many years. During this time he also conducted drug stores at Rock Island, Illinois and other places. About 27 years ago he came to Muscatine, and has made this city his home ever since, living a retired life. He was of a jovial disposition, and made friends of all with whom he came in contact, and his presence in the community will be greatly missed. Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons and two daughters, they being Charles, of Victoria, B. C.; George of Chicago; Mrs. Guy Black, of Council Bluffs, Ia.; Miss Mildred at home, and Lyell, of Chicago. He also has two brothers, George W. Lane, of Canton, Ill.; and Dr. W. H. Lane, of Miller, S. D. Socially he was a member of the Masonic fraternity, which will probably have charge of the services. The time of the funeral has not been announced, but the remains will be taken to Wilton for burial.
Name: MARY ROCK LANE
Submitted by: Janet Branson
Date Submitted: Saturday, October 07, 2000 5:11 PM
Source of Obituary: "WEST LIBERTY INDEX", West Liberty, Iowa, Date of newspaper-Unknown, Death date: August 31, 1944
Mrs. Mary Rock Lane----- Mary Rock Lane, a life-long resident of this community, was the eldest of a family of four children, her parents being Felix and Laura Rock. She was born January 24, 1875 on a farm south of West Liberty, where she grew to womanhood. She passed away August 31, 1944, at Mercy Hospital, Iowa city, in her 70th year. She was united in marriage to Edwin Lane, February 6. 1918, and the Lane farm was their home until they retired from active farm life and moved to the present home on Calhoun Street in the fall of 1930. She was a member of the Christian Church, the Order of Eastern Star, Rebekah Lodge, American Legion Auxiliary, Floriculture Society and Royal Neighbors, being an active member while her health permitted. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, a step-son, Irvin Lane; and two sisters, Gertrude Louise Rock and Matilda John. She is survived by a brother, Marvin Rock, of Rockwell City, Iowa; a step-daughter, Juhl Madsen; one step-grandson, Edwin Madsen, both of West Liberty; one neice, Mrs. Catherine Cave of Des Moines; one nephew, Eugene Rock, of Rockwell City, a number of cousins and other relatives, and a host of friends. Her passing is a sweet relief from months of suffering. She was buried in Oakridge Cemetery.
Name: THOMAS JOSPEH LANE
Submitted by Mary E. Boyer (of no relation)
Date submitted: April 7, 2008
Source of Obituary: “Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; Oct. 30, 1955)
Thomas LANE, about 43, dispatch clerk at the Muscatine post office, died suddenly of a heart attack today while carrying leaves in the yard at his home 708 Colver street. The body was taken to the George M. Wittich Funeral home where arrangements are pending. ------------(written in pencil; Oct. 21, 1955) ------ Requiem High Mass is planned for Saturday at St. Mathias church for Thomas Joseph Lane. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery.------The son of George W. and Genevieve HALPIN LANE, he was born April 24, 1912, in Muscatine. His marriage to Rosabelle KORSCHOT took place Nov. 3, 1935. A veteran of World War II, he was a member of the American legion post and also was a member of the National Guard. He was affiliated with the Modern Woodmen of America and was a past exalted ruler of the local Elks lodge.--- Survivors include his wife, one son, James Edward and one daughter, Patricia Ann, at home, and his mother, Mrs. Genevieve LANE, Muscatine. His father and one brother preceded him in death. ---------- (written in pencil; Oct 22, 1955)-----Requiem High Mass was held this morning at St Mathias church for Thomas J. LANE . The Rev. J. J. Welsh, pastor of the church, was celebrant of the Mass. Acolytes were Daniel Curtis, Charles Wester and James Lange. Casket bearers included Sanford Schmalz, Herbert Lorber, Bernard George, Dr. J. B. Hathaway, Albert Tripmacher and Robert K. Barry, Jr. Burial was at Greenwood cemetery, under the direction of the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home. Military rites were conducted at the graveside by Co. C of the National Guard.
Name: MRS. DAVID LANG
Submitted by: Norma Rogers for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: September 25, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, March 4, 1911, page 10
MRS. DAVID LANG---- CANCER IS FATAL TO AN AGED WOMAN ------------ At the Hershey hospital this morning at 5 o'clock occurred the death of Mrs. David Lang, after a protracted illness with cancer of the liver. Mrs. Lang who celebrated the seventy-ninth anniversary of her birth on the 24th of last December, had been confined to the above institution for a period of five or six weeks. She together with her first husband, William Jefferson, were well known residents of Muscatine county for a number of years until his death. About two years ago she was united in marriage to David Llang, following which they went to Epworth, Iowa, to live. They returned to Muscatine early this fall to make their home. She is survived by one sister, who resides in New York, besides her husband. The funeral services over her remains will be held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Bloomington Friends church. Interment of the body will take place in the cemetery near the church by the side of her first husband.
Name: MRS. DAVID LANG
Submitted by: Bev Gerdts
Date Submitted: November 15, 2011
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, IA., Monday March 6, 1911
Muscatine - Rev. Berg conducted the funeral services over the remains of Mrs. David Lang at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon in the Bloomington Friends church. Internment was made in the Bloomington cemetery.
Name: RACHEL LANG
Submitted by: Lynn McCleary (of no relation)
Date Submitted: August 30, 2012
Source of Obituary: "Cedar Rapids Daily Republican", Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Saturday, 18 August 1900
Iowa Falls, Aug 17 - Mrs. Rachel Lang died here last evening. She was a pioneer resident of northeastern Iowa, having resided for many years in Slayton (Clayton) county. She was over 88 years old, and had been sick with dropsical trouble for some time past. Her husband (David Lang) survives her, also two sons, Aaron and David McDowell of this city.
Name: WILLIAM LANG
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: March 24, 2001
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, August 8, 1927, page 10
William Lang----Funeral services for William Lang, who died Friday, were conducted from the home, 700 West Eighth street, this afternoon by the Rev. Alfred Fell, pastor of the German Baptist church. Pallbearers were William Grensing, Rudolph Vodigel, Clarence Griffin, Frank Wilson, William Netzeantine and William Boldt. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery.
Name: HARRY J. LANGE
Submitted by Mary E. Boyer (of no relation)
Date submitted: April 7, 2008
Source of Obituary: “Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa, (written in ink; 17 Aug 1957)
Services are planned for Monday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home for HARRY J. LANGE, 68, life resident of Muscatine, who died Friday at Muscatine General hospital. The Rev. Everett I. Hageman, pastor of Zion Lutheran church, will officiate. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery.---- The son of John and Margaret WIEGAND LANGE, he was born Jan. 20, 1891, at Muscatine. His marriage to Inez SULZBERGER took place there on Nov. 26, 1913. He was a member of Zion Lutheran church and of Wyoming Lodge, Knights of Pythias. Mr. LANGE was a former street car motorman and conductor. His home was at 600 Cedar street.---Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Corrine ACKERMAN, Chicago, and Mrs. Ray SHELLABARGER, Muscatine; two brothers, Herman and Fred LANGE, Muscatine; two sisters, Mrs. J. J. BEHRENS and Mrs. Anna HEUSSNER, Muscatine; and three grandchildren.. One brother and two sisters preceded him in death.
Name: DR. HENRY F. LANGE
Submitted by: Webmaster for Dale Lutz
Date Submitted: January 30, 2001
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, October, 13, 1947, front page
Dr. Lange, Prominent Dentist, Dies Suddenly (there is picture of him with this obit.)----- Dr. Henry F. Lange, prominent Muscatine dentist for many years, died suddenly in his office in the Laurel building at 9 p.m. Saturday. A heart ailment caused death. Dr. Lange had carried on his dental work during the day Saturday and was working on a patient Saturday night when he apparently was taken ill and retired to an inner room. When he failed to return an investigation was made and he was found dead. Dr. Lange was born in Hamburg, Germany, the son of Dr. L. J. and Anna Von Hartlage Lange, coming to Muscatine 45 years ago. He married Gertrude Moynahan on Nov. 23, 1909 in Muscatine. He was a graduate of the University of Iowa School of Dentistry and had served as an officer in the Iowa National Guard and on the official staff of Iowa's Governor Clark. Fraternally Dr. Lange was affiliated with Triune lodge No. 641, A. F. and A.M., of Muscatine, and of the Zarepath Consistory and Kaaba Temple of Davenport and of Muscatine lodge No. 304 Elks. Dr. Lange was also a member of the Muscatine Chamber of Commerce. Surviving are his wife and one sister, Mrs. C. H. North, Chicago. His parents and one sister preceded him in death. The body is at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral home where services will be conducted Tuesday by the Rev. L. A. Stumme, of the Lutheran Homes. Masonic rites will be conducted at the grave in Greenwood cemetery.
Name: HERMAN A. LANGE
Submitted by Mary E. Boyer (of no relation)
Date submitted: April 7, 2008
Source of Obituary: “Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; Mar 30, 1954)
Requiem High Mass was held this morning at St. Mathias church for Herman A. LANGE, 65, whose death occurred Saturday at Bellevue hospital. The Rev. J. J. Welsh, pastor, was celebrant of the Mass and acolytes were Bernard Heuvelman, David Sheaffer and Joseph Manjoine. Pallbearers included Sam Crow, Frank Drake, Ray Korschot, Tom Chelf, Buster Thornton and Sam Grossklaus. Burial was at St. Mary’s cemetery, under the direction of the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home.
Name: HERMAN CARL LANGE
Submitted by: Webmaster for Dale Lutz
Date Submitted: January 30, 2001
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, April 16, 1952, page 11
Heart Ailment Proves Fatal To Herman C. Lange----- Herman Carl Lange, 88, of 1516 Washington street, died at 8:45 p.m. Tuesday at Bellevue hospital, following an illness of several weeks. Death was due to a heart ailment. The son of Frederick and Caroline Schmidt Lange, he was born Oct. 31, 1863 at Bradenburg, Germany. He formerly lived in St. Louis, but had been a resident of Muscatine for 56 years. He married Friederika Louise Brinkmann July 1, 1886 at St. Louis. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran church. Surviving are: one son, Herman A. Lange of Muscatine; four daughters, Mrs. Raymond Thomsen of Davenport and Mrs. George Baumgardner, Mrs. Verne Root and Mrs. J. W. C. Henning, all of Muscatine; and four grandchildren, Mrs. H. A. Hancock of Davenport and Gertrude Lange, Donald Baumgardner and Harold Baumgardner, all of Muscatine. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one daughter, three sisters, and four brothers. Funeral services will be held Friday at the Zion Lutheran church. The Rev. Hartwig Harms will be in charge. In charge of funeral arrangements is the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral home. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery.---- Page 2, "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE, Saturday, April 19, 1952----- Funeral Rites----- Herman Lange----- Last rites were held Friday from the Zion Lutheran church for Herman Carl Lange, whose death occurred Tuesday at Bellevue hospital. The Rev. Hartwig Harms conducted the service with John Sabbath as vocalist and Mrs. Huge Paetz as organist. Flower attendants included Mrs. Grant Graham, Mrs. H. C. Danson, Mrs. Harry McKee, Mrs. Oscar Dusenberry, Mrs. Shirley Baumgardner and Mrs. Beverly Baumgardner. Pallbearers were Fred Klein, Donald Baumgardner, Harold Baumgardner, William Henning, Jr., John Havemann and Frank Drake. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery. The Geo. M. Wittich Funeral home was in charge.
Name: KENNETH E. "BUTCH" LANGE
Submitted by: Al Harker
Date Submitted: Tuesday, May 10, 2005 8:57 AM
Source of Obituary: "Quad-City Times", Davenport, Iowa, October 5, 2004
Kenneth E. "Butch" Lange, 57, of Muscatine, Iowa, died Sunday, Oct. 3, 2004, at home. Services will be Thursday, Oct. 7, at Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home,1931 Houser St., Muscatine. Visitation is Wednesday, Oct. 6, at the funeral home. Dewayne Hopkins will officiate. Casket bearers will be Steve Gray, Anthony Derkson, Dan Terpenning, John Tomkins, Jeff King and Jeff Daufeldt. Honorary bearers will be William McCormick and Lon Morgan. Burial will be in Island Cemetery, Fruitland, Iowa. Memorials may be made to Make A Wish Foundation. Butch was born Nov. 12, 1946, in Muscatine, the son of Richard F. and Lorene (Paris) Lange. His first marriage was to Mary Jordan in October 1966 in Letts, Iowa. His second marriage was to Tamra S. Britcher on Nov. 10, 1984, in Muscatine. He was a graduate of L-M High School, class of 1966. He owned and operated Lange's Marine from 1988 to 2003. He loved fishing and bow hunting and loved to race motorcycles. He was an avid Harley Davidson fan. He dearly loved and enjoyed his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Tamra Lange, of Muscatine; one son, Michael K. Lange, and wife, Hansi, of Wilton, Iowa; one daughter, Marci A. Phillips, of Grandview, Iowa; five grandchildren, Levi, Abigail, Katie, Emily and Mallory; his mother, Lorene Lange, of Muscatine; two brothers, Keith A. Lange, and wife, Anita, of Muscatine, and Kevin F. Lange, and wife, Diana, of Muscatine; one sister, Kathryn I. Bean, and husband Larry, of Ainsworth, Iowa; and several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews, and a special niece, Nicole Vasquez. He was preceded in death by his father and his paternal and maternal grandparents.
Name: MABEL (MRS. FRED W.) LANGE
Submitted by Mary E. Boyer (of no relation)
Date submitted: April 7, 2008
Source of Obituary: “Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa, (written in ink; 9-14-66)
Mrs. Fred W. (Mabel) LANGE, 63 of 169 Sherman St., died today at her home, following an extended illness.---A resident of Muscatine for 60 years, Mrs. LANGE was active with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, the Red Cross, and Hershey Guild.--- She was born Sept. 10, 1903, in Missouri, the daughter of Jerry and Rosetta LAWSON CHRISTIAN. She was married, April 23, 1921, at Davenport, to Fred LANGE. She was a member of Zion Lutheran church. Surviving are her husband; one son, Richard LANGE of Muscatine; three brothers, Walter TAYLOR of Mechanicsville., Guy LAWSON of Waterloo, and William CHRISTIAN of St. Louis, Mo.; three sisters, Mrs. Walter WAKEFIELD of Muscatine, Mrs. Ralph WICKEY of Costa Mesa, Calif., and Mrs. Dwight GARRINGTON of Marshaltown; and four grandchildren.------ Mrs. LANGE was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter.---- Services are pending at the Ralph J. Wittich funeral home. ---------(written in ink; 9-17-66) ---------Funeral services for Mrs. Fred W. LANGE were held today at the Ralph J. Wittich funeral home, with Rev. James Engel officiating. Pallbearers were Kelly Burns, Robert Slack, Lyman Fish, and Harold Marx. Interment was at Greenwood cemetery..------- A memorial service for Mrs. LANGE was held on Friday at the funeral home by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. Department president Mrs. L. D. Lynch of Davenport was in charge. Mrs. Everett Davis of Burlington, past president, served as chaplain. Mrs. Glatis Bond, president of the First District, served as senior vice president, and Mrs. Jack Wulf of Muscatine served as conductress.
Name: WILLIAM LANGE
Submitted by: Webmaster for Dale Lutz
Date Submitted: January 30, 2001
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, April 16, 1943, page 7
WILLIAM LANGE of NEAR LETTS CALLED IN DEATH---- William Lange, aged 81years, who resided on a Lett's rural route, died at Bellevue Hospital at 1 a.m. today. He had been a patient there for the past six weeks. Survivors are two sons, Ulrich A. Lange of Wecota, S. D. and Ernest Lange of Chicago, and one brother, Herman A. Lange of Muscatine. A daughter, Mrs. Hattie Krueger, preceded him in death. The body is at the Hoffman Funeral Home pending arrangements for rites.----Page 6 of the "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Tuesday, April 20, 1943----- FUNERAL RITES---- William Lange---- The services for William Lange, whose death occurred Friday at Bellevue Hospital, were conducted Monday at the Hoffman Funeral Church. The Rev. David Funk of Grace Lutheran Church was in charge, Mrs. Thelma Kintzle served as vocalist with Miss Eda Critz? at the organ. Pallbearers were Herman Lange, Herman Becker, Helmuth Lange, William, Henry and Fred Boldt. The flower attendants were Miss Violet Klein and Miss Mildred Heussner. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery.
Name: FRANK LANGLEY
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: September 26, 2002
Source of Obituary: "S-R ADVOCATE NEWS", Wilton, Iowa, Thursday, April 29, 1971, Front page, Vol. 77, No. 17
Services Friday For F. Langley-----Military funeral services by the Wilton American Legion Post 584 were held for Frank Langley, 71, Route 2, Wilton, Friday, April 23, from the Griffith Funeral Home. Reverend Jacob Van Mantgen officiated with Max Lauser as soloist, accompanied by Mrs. Paul Maurer. Pallbearers were Wesley Baker, Melvin Hansen, Myron Kiser, George Townsend, Harold Wieck and George Kiser. Flower attendants were Mrs. Neil Glenney and Mrs. Wesley Baker. Burial was in Sharon cemetery in Cedar County. Frank Langley was born April 4, 1900, in rural Wilton, the son of Guy M. and Mary Elizabeth Rorick Langley. He was a life-time resident here. He is survived by two brothers, William S., Sarasota, Fla., and Irwin E., Tipton. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters.
Name: MRS. MYRTLE LANTZ
Submitted by Mary E. Boyer (of no relation)
Date submitted: April 7, 2008
Source of Obituary: Newspaper Unknown, (written in ink; 5-6-68)
Mrs. Myrtle LANTZ, 84, 0f 300 Canon Ave. died Monday at her home.--- Born at Canton, Mo., Jan. 23, 1884, she was the daughter of John and Margaret PAIGE WYANT. April 27, 1927 at Davenport, Myrtle WYANT married Charles W. LANTZ. She was a member of the First Baptist church of Canton, Mo.--- Survivors are her husband, Charles W. LANTZ of Muscatine; four sons, John LANTZ and Francis THOMKINS of Muscatine, Paul LANTZ of West Liberty, and Rufus Emory LANTZ of Van Buren, Mo.; four daughters, Mrs. Lula TAPPEN and Mrs. Norma EISTER of Demming, New Mexico, Mrs. June KEISER of Muscatine and Mrs. Izora JOHNSON; one brother Arthur WYANT of Canton, Mo.; 35 grandchildren, 75 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. ---- She was preceded in death by her parents, four children, one sister, seven grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be Thursday at the Fairbanks Chapel with Rev. J. Paul Stevens in charge. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery.---------------(written in pencil; 5-9-68)-------------- Mrs. LANTZ is survived by her husband, Charles LANTZ of Muscatine; four sons, John TOMPKINS and Francis TOMPKINS of Muscatine, Paul TOMPKINS of West Liberty and Rufus TOMPKINS of Van Buren, Mo.; four daughters, Mrs. Lula TAPPEN and Mrs. Norma EISTER both of Demming, New Mexico, Mrs. June KEISER and Mrs. Izora JOHNSON both of Muscatine; one brother, Arthur WYANT of Canton, Mo.; 35 grandchildren, 75 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.---- Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle LANTZ, were held Thursday at the Fairbanks Chapel. Pallbearers were James EISTER, Michael TOMPKINS, Gary TOMPKINS, Wilbur TOMPKINS, Richard TOMPKINS and Paul Cooley.
Name: BARBARA J. LARSON
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Friday, January 7, 2005
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, December 17, 2004, page 5A
Barbara Larson---- West Liberty, Iowa - Barbara J. Larson, 78, West Liberty, died Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2004, at her home. The Rev. Al Zimmerman will officiate the services. Burial will be at Oak Ridge Cemetery, West Liberty. Mrs. Larson was born Nov. 25, 1926, the daughter of Ralph and Eleanor Davis Sawyer. She married Leonard Larson Jan. 14, 1983, in West Liberty. She graduated from Clarence High School in 1944. She had been employed at Iowa State Bank and Trust Co., Iowa City, for several years. She was a member of First Church United, 50-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star where she was past matron, grand representative for Michigan and Scotland and grand page, Floriculture Society, TTT, Fortnightly Literary Club, PEO, Garden Club, AMVA Auxiliary, IVMA Auxiliary, numerous Bridge and card clubs and volunteered delivering Meals on Wheels. Survivors include her husband; children, Janet Johnson of Iowa City, James Billick and wife Lori of Garrison, Minn., Robert Larson and wife Terri of West Liberty, Judy Handsaker and husband James of Radcliffe and Leon Larson and wife Mary of West Liberty; grandchildren, Amanda Mehrer, Aaron Johnson, Laura Hardy and husband Jim, Lillian Ortiz and husband Mario, Leonard Larson, Jacob, Brett and Brian Handsaker, Levi and Kelly Larson, Rachel Pickens and husband Stan, John Heeren and Joe Heeren and wife Mindy; a sister, Kathy Gerber and husband Roger of Clinton; and a great-granddaughter, Katlyn Pickens. She was preceded in death by her parents; her stepfather, Charles King; and a daughter, Cynthia Jane Billick. -----Submitters' Note: I'm no relation
Name: CYNTHIA L. (OWEN-KOKUS) LARSON
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, August 22, 2005 3:30 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, January 19, 2005
Cynthia Larson----- MUSCATINE, Iowa -- Cynthia L. (Owen-Kokus) Larson, 54, Muscatine, formerly of Moline, Ill., died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2005, at Unity Hospital. She was born Aug. 2, 1950, in Oqwaka, Ill. She had been employed by Service Master. Her beloved cat is Doggo. Survivors include three daughters, Stacie Owen and Kristin Davis-Larson, both of Muscatine, and Sandra Owen of Lawler; seven grandchildren; two brothers, John Kokus of Joy, Illinois, and Jim Kokus of Peoria, Illinois; and a sister, Marilyn Staley of Aledo, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her parents. -----Submitters' Note: No Relation
Name: LOLA ALBERTA LARSON
Submitted by Mary E. Boyer (of no relation)
Date submitted: April 7, 2008
Source of Obituary: “Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, Oct. 11, 1999
Lola Alberta LARSON, 91, of Muscatine died Friday, Oct. 8, 1999, at Unity Hospital. Services will be Tuesday at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Illinois City Cemetery. ---- Mrs. LARSON was born Feb. 29, 1908, in Illinois City, Ill., the daughter of Leonard and Stella HAYES McGINNIS. She married Harry SWEIGART on June 10, 1934, in Illinois City and later married Andrew “Lud” LARSON on Sept. 1, 1973, in Nashua.--- She was a member of the Illinois City United Methodist Church.--- Survivors include a daughter, Beverly LIME and husband Patrick of Defiance, Ohio; a stepson, John SWEIGART of Ada, Ohio; 26 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Ralph McGINNIS, of Illinois City and a sister, Bernadine RIPLEY, of Muscatine.--- She was preceded in death by both husbands; a daughter, Barbara; four stepsons; three sisters and two brothers.
Name: CHARLES "SAM" LARUE
Submitted by: Cindy Lovell
Date Submitted: Saturday, September 17, 2005
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, August 10, 1978
CHARLES LARUE---- Services for Charles "Sam" LaRue, 62, were held Wednesday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home. Rev. Don Strauch officiated Mrs. Richard Dilts was the organist. Pallbearers were Donald Dusenberry, Charles Dusenberry, Glen Dusenberry, Kenneth Dusenberry, Larry Dusenberry and DeWayne Dusenberry. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery. Charles LaRue died Aug. 6 in Sioux City.
Name: DONALD BERTIN (VIC) LARUE
Submitted by: Cindy Lovell
Date Submitted: Tuesday, September 13, 2005
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, December 15, 1969
DONALD B. LARUE---- Funeral services for Donald Bertin (Vic) LaRue, 56, will be held Wednesday at the Riley Funeral Home. Rev. Frank Gillet will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery, Joint military rites will be conducted by the VFW and American Legion. Mr. LaRue died at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Veteran's hospital Iowa City. He had resided at 1009 McKinley St., Muscatine. Son of Arthur and Rose Burr LaRue, he was born April 6th, 1913 in Cedar County. He had lived here most of his life. Donald LaRue first married the former Lillian Osborn in 1935. he married Hazel Mapes in 1950 at Milwaukee, Wis. Surviving are two sons, Donald S. of Burlington and Cloyde B. (Pete) of Muscatine; six brothers, John, Arthur Jr., Charles, Daryl and Howard, all of Muscatine and Virgil of Oakland, Calif; one sister Mrs. Juanita Honts of Muscatine; also seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by both wives, parents, two brothers and two sisters.
Name: JAMES ARTHUR LARUE
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Friday, January 7, 2005
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, December 2, 2004, page 5A
James LaRue----- MUSCATINE, Iowa - James Arthur LaRue, 62, died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2004, at the Muscatine Care Center. The Rev. Sharon Phillips will officiate the services. Casket bearers are Jason Rick, Ronald Rick, Gary Thomas, Edward Rick Jr., Joe LaRue and Mike Jasper. Mr. LaRue was born Feb. 1, 1942, in Muscatine, the son of Daryl Mark and Ida Fannie Savage LaRue. He had worked at Heinz USA, Muscatine, for many years prior to retirement. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors include two brothers, Daryl LaRue and wife Barbara of Georgia and Russell LaRue of Davenport; two sisters, Joyce Jasper and husband James of Letts and Michelle Thomas of Muscatine. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and four sisters. ------Submitters' Note: I'm no relation.
Name: LAVAUN J. "SONNY" LARUE
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Friday, September 2, 2005 7:50 AM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, August 16, 2005
LaVaun 'Sonny' LaRue------ LAS VEGAS - LaVaun J. "Sonny" LaRue, 74, Las Vegas, died Tuesday, July 19, 2005. Burial will be at a later date at Bethel Cemetery. Mr. LaRue was born July 21, 1930, in Muscatine, the son of Arthur and Verda Cochran LaRue. He married Beverly Wimberly on Nov. 8, 1952, in Fort Smith, Ark. They were later divorced in 1980. He was a veteran of the Korean conflict, completing two tours of duty and continued a lifetime of service to his country with the U.S. Army Reserves until retirement. He also enjoyed coaching Little League baseball. Survivors include three sons, Gene LaRue and wife Patty, Gregg LaRue and wife Deb and Kenny LaRue and wife Dana, all of Muscatine; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a brother, Vernon LaRue of Muscatine; and four sisters, Lillian McCormick, Leona Maylone, Phyllis Thompson and Sharon Jones, all of Muscatine He was preceded in death by his parents; his grandparents; a brother, William LaRue; and three sisters, Shirley Otto, Virginia Cushman and Norma Jarr. ----Submitters' Note: No Relation
Name: VERDA M. LARUE
Submitted by: Cindy Lovell
Date Submitted: Wednesday, September 28, 2005
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, January 20, 1992
Verda LaRue----- Verda M. LaRue, 88, 1316 E. Fifth St., died Sunday, Jan. 19, 1932 at her home. Services will be Tuesday, Jan. 21 at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home. The Rev. Gary Howse will officiate. Pat Dilts will be organist and Scott Thompson, vocalist, Pallbearers will be Steve LaRue, Mitchell Fountain, Gary Wagner Jr., Jeffrey Jones, Tod Jones and Bradley Thompson. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hemophiliac Foundation University of Iowa. Mrs. LaRue was born June 1, 1903 at Nichols, a daughter of Roy and Carolyn Meyer Cochran. She married Arthur E. LaRue Jr. on Nov. 8,1922 in Muscatine. Survivors include two sons, Vernon LaRue and LaVaun LaRue, both of Muscatine; five daughters, Mrs. James (Lillian) McCormick of Muscatine, Mrs. Harlan (Norma) Jarr of Selma, Iowa, Mrs. John (Leona) Maylone, Mrs. Paul (Phyllis) Thompson and Mrs. Charles (Sharon) Jones all of Muscatine; 43 grandchildren; 77 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Myrtle Syphirl, Bessie Gray and Viola Billingsly, all of Muscatine. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1978, one son, two daughters, three great-grandchildren, four brothers and two sisters. She worked at the Canterbury Inn, retiring in 1977.
Name: WILLIAM DEWAYNE LARUE
Submitted by: Cindy Lovell
Date Submitted: Wednesday, September 14, 2005
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, August 26, 1940
William LaRue---- Aged 13 Years, Called in Death ------------- William Dewayne LaRue, 13-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur LaRue. 611 Climer street, died at the University hospital in Iowa City at 6:05 a.m. Sunday. The child had been ill for six months, a heart ailment causing death. The child was born in Muscatine county, Jan. 15, 1927 and lived for several years in Cedar County. He was a student at McKinley school and attended the Mulford Congregational Sunday school. Surviving are the parents, two brothers, Vernon and Lavaun, six sisters, Lillian, Norma, Leona, Shirley, Virginia, and Phyllis, all at home and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cochran and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur LaRue Sr., all of Muscatine. The body is at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral home and will remain there for rites Tuesday to be conducted by the Rev. David R. Anderson, pastor of the Mulford Congregational church.
Name: MRS. AGNES LATHAM
Submitted by Mary E. Boyer (of no relation)
Date submitted: April 7, 2008
Source of Obituary: “Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; Jan. 15, 1956)
Rites were held Wednesday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home for Mrs. Agnes LATHAM, 86, whose death occurred Sunday at Bellevue hospital. The Rev. D. R. Allbaugh, pastor of the Mulford Congregational church was in charge. Serving as flower attendants were Mrs. Londa Von Dresky, Mrs. Etta Frye, Mrs. Lottie Steinfurt and Miss Lenora Eitman. Casket bearers included Don McDaniel, Dan Knox, Boyd Holliday, Frank Lewis, Tom Royster and Louis Fick. Burial was at Greenwood cemetery.
Name: VIRGIL GEORGE LATIMER
Submitted by Mary E. Boyer (of no relation)
Date submitted: April 7, 2008
Source of Obituary: Funeral Card , Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; Oct. 30, 1955)
In Loving Memory of Virgil George LATIMER Son of George and Jennie PRATOR-LATIMER. Father of Georgia, Helen, Roxanne Virgil Wayne, Keith, Ed and Mike. Services were held at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home on February 7, 2000. Chaplain Jerry Timmerman officiated. Pallbearers were Scott Reid, Rob Newman, Quincy LATIMER, Tracy LATIMER, Jason LATIMER, Toby Lamb. Honorary Pallbearers were Teresa Lick, Tina Turner, Jenny Lamb, Cara LATIMER, Michele LATIMER, Kevin Smith, Nicholas LATIMER, Cheyenne LATIMER, Jack Wright, Jon Ditzman, Tammy Wright, Amy Huff, Katie Huff aand Morgan Huff. Interment was held at Greenwood Cemetery, Muscatine.
Name: OLA J. LaTOURETTE
Submitted by Mary E. Boyer (of no relation)
Date submitted: April 7, 2008
Source of Obituary: Newspaper Unknown. (written in ink; 9 June 1956)
Mrs. Ola J. LaTOURETTE, 81, former resident of Muscatine, died Friday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles PRIBORSKY, rural route 2, Davenport. The body was brought to the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home, where services will be conducted Monday, with the Rev. William Kettlitz, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, officiating. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery.----- Mrs. LaTOURETTE was born June 26, 1875, at Sigourney, Ia., the daughter of Abner and Margaret HOFFMAN ROYCE. Her marriage to John D. LaTOURETTE took place March 1, 1899, at Sigourney. She had resided at Muscatine for many years prior to going to Davenport five years ago.----- Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Helen SHRULL, Basalt, Colo., Mrs. Elizabeth GRAHAM, Davenport, and Mrs. Grace PRIBORSKY, rural route 2, Davenport; one sister, Mrs. Joe KLEMA, North Liberty, Ia.; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.--- Her husband and two brothers preceded her in death.
Name: DUANE E. LATTA
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Saturday, December 18, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, December 7, 2004, page 5A
Duane Latta----- MUSCATINE, Iowa - Duane E. Latta, 76, Muscatine, died Monday, Dec. 6, 2004, at his home. The Rev. Brian Shepley will officiate the services. Casket bearers are Ron Latta, Byron Sweeting, Marty Mellecker, Jeff Thoma, Bob Yotty and Chad Latta. Honorary casket bearers are Brook Latta, Jordan Latta, Nathan Latta and Kim Ordway. Burial will be at Oakdale Cemetery, Wilton. Mr. Latta was born March 7, 1928, in Oakville, the son of O.E. and Erma Schweitzer Latta. He married Dolores Mellecker Oct. 16, 1948, in Davenport. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was stationed in Alaska. After returning home in 1953, he operated a water well business in Riverside with his father and brothers. In 1978, he moved to Wilton and started another water well business with his wife and two sons. That business, Latta Well & Pump, is still in operation today. He retired in 1990 and enjoyed woodworking and his home on the river. He was a past president of Iowa Water Well Association and a member of Wilton Masonic Lodge No. 167. He was an honorary member of the Iowa Ground Water Association. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, DuAnn Ordway and husband Kenneth of Wilton; two sons, Mark Latta and wife Marie and Kirk Latta and wife Kim, all of Wilton; two brothers, Don Latta of Riverside and Ron Latta of Hills; three granddaughters Brook Latta, Jordan Latta and Kim Ordway; three grandsons, Chad, Zane and Nathan Latta; and a great-granddaughter, Tami Latta. He was preceded in death by his parents. ----Submitters' Note: I'm no relation.
Name: LOUISE LAU
Submitted by Mary E. Boyer (of no relation)
Date submitted: April 7, 2008
Source of Obituary: “Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, August 6, 1954
Services were conducted today at Zion Lutheran church for Mrs. Louise LAU, 76, whose death occurred Tuesday at Dexter, Ia. The Rev. Everett Hageman officiated. Dolores Rutz and Mrs. Virgil Irwin served as flower attendants. Pallbearers were Roger Sagdanske, Julius Kerschinske, Jacob Rutz, John Bender, Gus Schroeder and Christ Schroeder. Burial was at Greenwood cemetery, under the direction of the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home.
Name: ALBERTA TRUESDALE LAUGHERY
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Sunday, December 5, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, April 11, 1989
Alberta Truesdale Laughery, formerly of Fairport, died suddenly on Monday in Ohio. The former Alberta Truesdale was born a daughter of James and Essie Smith Truesdale. Services are Thursday at the Wheeler Funeral Home at Brilliant, Ohio. Burial will be at Brilliant. She is survived by her husband, Herbert; four daughters, Mrs. Gabriel (Linda) Ramirez; Mrs. Bob (Brenda) Pack; Mrs. Denny (Judy) Morse; and Mrs. Keith (Mary) Roberts; one son, Albert; nine grandchildren; two sisters, Agnes of Des Moines; and Sharon of Ohio; and a brother, Leonard of Joplin, MO. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother.
Name: ROBIN DALE LAUGHLIN
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Tuesday, August 30, 2005 1:15 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, August 11, 2005
Robin Laughlin------ KEITHSBURG, Ill. - Robin Dale Laughlin, 49, Keithsburg, died Tuesday, Aug. 9, at Genesis West, Davenport. Burial will be at Greenmound Cemetery, Keithsburg. Dennison Funeral Home, Aledo, Ill., is handling the arrangements. Mrs. Laughlin was born Nov. 14, 1955, in Muscatine, the daughter of Ronald and Norma Clevenger Morrison. She married James Laughlin June 22, 1990, at their home in Keithsburg. She graduated from Westmer High School, Joy, Ill., in 1973. She had been the manager of Casey's General Store, Keithsburg. More recently, she was a school bus driver for Westmer School District. She enjoyed NASCAR and was an avid Rusty Wallace fan. She also enjoyed flowers and landscaping. Survivors include her husband; six children, Kacey Martin of Muscatine, David Martin and wife Renee of New Boston, Ill., Michael Laughlin and wife Lisa of Milan, Ill., Jamie Laughlin of Rock Island, Ill., Sarah Laughlin of Chicago and Ashley Mitchell of Davenport; six grandchildren, Danielle Nelson, Brittany and Melany Crocker, Savannah Martin and Sidney and Emily Laughlin; her mother, Norma Morrison of Joy; two sisters, Rhonda Riley and husband Mitch of Aledo and Renea Anderson and husband Ed of Seaton, Ill.; two brothers, Randy Morrison and wife Chris and Ron Morrison and wife Connie, all of Joy; her mother-in-law, Norma Laughlin of Keithsburg; 18 nieces and nephews; and 10 great-nieces and -nephews. She was preceded in death by her father and her father-in-law, Louis Laughlin. -----Submitters' Note: No Relation
Name: MRS. EDNA LAW
Submitted by: Norma and Denise
Date Submitted: Friday, March 24, 2006
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, July 13, 1968
MRS. EDNA LAW------Services will be held Monday at the Fairbanks Home for Funerals for Mrs. Edna Law, 50, of 1615 Stewart Road. Mrs. Law died at 10:25 p.m. Friday at Davenport Osteopathic hospital. The Rev. Hadley will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery. A daughter of Benjamin Amos and Grace Armstrong Nichols, she was born July 8, 1918 at Fairfield. She married Everett H. Law on July 26, 1941 at Burlington. Mrs. Law was a member of the First Baptist church of Fairfield. Surviving are her husband, Everett H. Law; mother, Mrs. Grace Nichols, Fairfield; one step-daughter, Barbara Harrington, in Germany; three brothers, Henry, Fairfield, Ray, Cedarburg, Wis, and Robert, Knoxville; three sisters, Mrs. Joe Bough, Fairfield, Mrs. Tom Cecil, Mount Pleasant, and Mrs. Joe Stout, Fairfield. Her father preceded her in death.
Name: MRS. ELEANOR O. LAW
Submitted by: Norma and Denise
Date Submitted: Thursday, March 23, 2006
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, March 23, 1962
MRS. ELEANOR O. LAW, 75, of 1909 Wallace Street, died at 6:05 a.m. today at Muscatine General hospital after an extended illness. Mrs. Law had been a resident of Muscatine for 50 years. She was born July 7, 1886, at Harper City, Kansas, the daughter of George and Ella Patterson Nicola. She was married March 3, 1903, at Iowa City, to Howard Law. Survivors include four sons, Clair, Everett and Lloyd Law, of Muscatine, and Ivan Law, of Davenport; one daughter, Mrs. Vincent (Lois) Becky of Muscatine; one brother, Earl Nicola, of Washington, Ia.; two sisters, Mrs. Fred Welsch of New Boston, Illinois and Mrs. Ed Muerzberger of Chillicothe, Illinois; eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sons, one sister and two brothers. Funeral services will be held Monday at the Fairbanks chapel, with Rev. Harry Parker in charge. Interment will be at Greenwood cemetery.
Name: EVERETT H. (JAKE) LAW
Submitted by: Norma and Denise
Date Submitted: Monday, March 30, 2006
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, September 22, 1973
EVERETT H. ( JAKE ) LAW, 60, 1615 Stewart Rd., died at 11:30 a.m. Friday at his home. Mr. Law was a life resident of Muscatine and owned the Law Grocery on Stewart Rd. before retiring. The son of Howard and Eleanor ( Nicola ) Law, he was born March 6, 1910 at Muscatine. He was married to Edna Nichols, June 26, 1941. She died July 12, 1968. He married the former Irene H. Dillard on Feb. 26, 1968, at Davenport. (These dates may be reversed, but this is how the paper reports them) Mr. Law was a veteran of World War II and a member of the First Friends church at Kilpeck Landing. Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Everett Law; one daughter, Mrs. Barbara Harrington, Medley, Alberta, Canada; a step-son, Ernest Dillard, Davenport; one sister, Mrs. Vincent ( Lois ) Becky, Muscatine; three brothers, Clair Law, Muscatine; Ivan Law, Davenport and Lloyd Law, Muscatine; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, two brothers, and his first wife, Edna. Services will be held Monday at the Fairbanks-Lamb chapel, with Rev. Waylon Taylor in charge. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery.
Name: HOWARD LAW
Submitted by: Norma and Denise
Date Submitted: Friday, March 24, 2006
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, June 20, 1964
HOWARD LAW, 81, of 1909 Wallace Street,Muscatine, died at 5:30 p.m. Friday at Muscatine General hospital. Mr. Law lived in Muscatine most of his life. He was born Sept. 10, 1882, at Riverside, Iowa, the son of Bradley and Samantha Davenport Law. He was married March 3, 1903, at Iowa City, to Eleanor O. Nicola. She died March 23, 1962. Surviving are four sons, Clair Law and Everett Law of Muscatine, Ivan Law of Davenport and Lloyd Law of Muscatine; one daughter, Mrs. Vincent (Lois) Becke of Muscatine; a brother, George Law of Muscatine; 7 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, three sisters, three brothers and three grandchildren. Rev. Harry Parker will officiate at funeral services to be held Monday at the Fairbanks chapel.
Name: LIONEL LAW
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: January 24, 2003
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, August 19, 1983, page 2A
Lionel Law----Lionel Law, 61, Route 5, died Thursday at his home. Services will be held Saturday at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery where military rites will be conducted. The son of Ray B. and Bertha Dell Cassabaum Law, he was born Feb. 17, 1922, in Muscatine. He was a life resident of this community. Mr. Law was an Army veteran of World War II having served with the 1896 Engineer Aviation Battalion. Survivors include one daughter, Bonnie Duncan of Muscatine; one grandchild; and one sister, Hazel Hahn of Muscatine. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant son.
Name: MRS. WINIFRED S. LAWLESS
Submitted by: Norma Rogers for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: October 10, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, May 28, 1911, page 10
WINIFRED S. LAWLESS--- SEPTOGENARIAN DIES IN THE CITY ------------ MRS. JAMES LAWLESS PASSED AWAY EARLY THIS MORNING ------------ Had Resided in Muscatine For Over Fifty years--Came to America From Ireland When Girl ------------ A resident of Muscatine for over fifty years, Mrs. James Lawless died at her home, 419 West Seventh street at 5 o'clock this morning, hemorrhage of the brain being the cause of her death. Mrs. Lawless came to Muscatine with her husband over fifty years ago, and during her long residence here won the esteem and friendship of many. She was a devout member of St. Matthias church, taking an active part in church affairs until a few years ago, since then being forced to remain at home through sickness. Mrs. Lawless had attained the ripe old age of 74 years. Miss Winifred Spellman was born in Holycross, County Tipperary, Ireland, in 1837, coming to this country when but a young girl and settling in Philadelphia. In 1861 she was united in marriage to James Lawless, moving to Muscatine shortly afterwards. From this union resulted three children---Margaret Lawless, who died when but a young girl, and Mrs. Thomas Kennedy and James Lawless, both of this city. Three grandchildren are left to mourn her death, they being Miss Mary Kennedy, of this city, John of Burlington, and Thomas Kennedy of Davenport. Her husband preceded her in death. The family requests that no flowers be sent to the home. The funeral will be held at St. Mary's church Monday morning, with Rev. F. J. Leonard in charge.
Name: JOSEPH PAUL LAWLOR
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Tuesday, August 2, 2005 8:11 AM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, July 23, 2005
Joseph Paul Lawlor----- ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Joseph Paul Lawlor, 85, died Wednesday July 13, 2005, in Anchorage, Ala. Mr. Lawlor was born May 3, 1920, in New Liberty, to John and Mary Lawlor. After he graduated from Bennett High School, he moved to Muscatine County where he and his father and brother rented a farm. He worked on the farm until he enlisted in the United States Army. He came to Alaska from Iowa in 1946 after serving in World War II. He was a 1951 graduate of the University of Alaska Fairbanks with a degree in agriculture and later earned a master's degree in school counseling. Outside of Fairbanks he homesteaded a piece of land at the end of what is now Lawlor Road. He married Patricia Lavelle and raised nine children in the cabin he constructed. After clearing the land on his homestead, he started a dairy farm. His first taste of politics was helping to write an agriculture bill when Alaska was still a territory. He lobbied for its successful passage and went on to serve on several boards and the Fairbanks-North Star Borough Assembly. After statehood, he worked for the Alaska Division of Lands helping to designate and design many of the state parks and subdivisions in the interior. His pre-retirement years were spent in Southern California working as an administrator for Chaffey Community College. He was politically active in peace and justice issues and participated in the Sanctuary movement of the 1980s. He returned to Alaska in 1986 and served as a volunteer at St. Mary's Catholic School in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. In 1988, he and Pat made their home in Homer. He was proudest of the work he did with the children at Head Start, the Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies and the Pratt Museum. He loved participating in the Homer Spit Run and completed his last run at the age of 80. The last years of his life were dedicated to reopening the family gold mine near Circle Hot Springs. Along with his family and friends, he built three cabins on the property fulfilling a dream. His survivors include his wife Pat; daughters Maureen and Ann Lawlor, Sheila Gallagher and Ellen Krsnak and sons Mike, John, Tim, Thomas and Patrick Lawlor and their families, which include 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild; brothers Dan and John Lawlor and sisters Rita Smith and Katie Lawlor. Anchorage Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. -----Submitters' Note: No relation.
Name: CHARLES WILSON LAWRENCE
Submitted by Mary E. Boyer (of no relation)
Date submitted: April 7, 2008
Source of Obituary: “Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa, (written in ink; 26 Nov 1928)
FATALLY HURT AS TRUCK RUNS INTO STREETCAR Charles LAWRENCE, 15 Dies Nine Hours Later -- THROWN TO PAVING Was Riding on Side of Harry Coyner’s Milk Truck - Coyner, Blinded by Sun, Hits Streetcar------ Charles LAWRENCE 15, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Grover LAWRENCE, 1093 Lucas street, died at Bellevue hospital at 5:30 Sunday evening as the result of injuries he received when a milk truck, driven by Harry Coyner, collided with a a streetcar operated by Jake Grimm, on Lucas street near Logan street about 8 o’clock Sunday morning.------ An inquest, ordered by Dr. W. S. Norton, coroner, is being held this afternoon.----Charles was riding on the left side of the milk truck at the time of the accident. Coyner said that because of the bright sun in his eyes, he was unable to see the streetcar clearly. The front of the milk truck struck the streetcar and Charles was either thrown or dragged from the truck to the pavement.----Injuries Thought Not Serious.--- He was rushed to Bellevue hospital where Dr. G. A. Sywassink attended his injuries. It was thought at first that he was not seriously injured. He was suffering from a long scalp wound and a slight concussion of the brain, no fracture being apparent at that time, according to Dr. Sywassink. The boy failed to regain consciousness during the day, death coming late in the afternoon.---- Gilbert LAWRENCE, younger brother of Charles, was on the other side of the truck when the crash took place, but he was only slightly injured, suffering minor back sprains. The truck was not badly damaged.----- Was Member of Band.---- Charles had been a member of the Rotary Club Boys’ band for more than four years. During that time he had not missed a rehearsal nor a public appearance of the band. By his faithful service he won the honor of playing first chair solo clarinet in the band. ------ He is the fourth band boy lost to the organization through death. Frank Painter dying of gunshot wounds accidentally inflicted about two years ago, Arthur Willtrout dying as the result of a similar accident about three years ago and Clinton Campbell dying after a short illness about a year and a half ago.---- Charles was also a member of the First Baptist church orchestra and an active member of that church.---- Funeral Tuesday. ---- Charles Wilson LAWRENCE was born in Muscatine, April 18, 1913, the son of Grover LAWRENCE and Emma BUSH LAWRENCE. He had spent all his life in Muscatine. He was a member of the First Baptist church, of the Rotary Club Boys’ band and was in his sophomore year in high school.---- Surviving are his parents, two brothers, Gilbert, 13, and Lamoine, 10.--- The body was taken tot he Fairbanks Home for Funerals and was removed tot he home on Lucas street this morning. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 o’clock Tuesday afternoon at the First Baptist church with the Rev. Vernon L. Shonts in charge. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery.---- Charles will be buried in his band uniform and members of the band will attend the services in a body.
Name: GROVER C. LAWRENCE
Submitted by Mary E. Boyer (of no relation)
Date submitted: April 7, 2008
Source of Obituary: “Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; 5 March 1965)
Grover C. LAWRENCE, 70, former Muscatine alderman, died today at his home, 308 Busch street. The body is at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home, where services will be conducted Monday with the Rev. James Webster, pastor of the First Baptist church, in charge. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery.--- Mr. LAWRENCE was born Oct. 7, 1884 in Muscatine, the son of William and Emely GAGE LAWRENCE. His marriage to Emma BUSCH took place here on June 19, 1912. ---- Mr. LAWRENCE served four terms as alderman of the first ward. He was employed 30 years with the C. D. & M. Railway Co., and later with the Muscatine Coach Lines.--- Surviving are his wife, two sons, Gilbert V. and Lamoyne (Mike) LAWRENCE, and one sister, Mrs. George MENTINK, all of Muscatine. There are five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son and a number of brothers and sisters.
Name: WILLIAM LAWRENCE
Submitted by: Jo Phillips
Date Submitted: Thursday, October 6, 2005
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, February 1, 1907
Pioneer Laid to Rest---- Last Sad Rites Said Over Remains of William Lawrence----- From Wednesday's Daily.----- The funeral of William Lawrence, the Fruitland pioneer who passed away at his home on Grover Street on Monday afternoon was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the family residence. Rev. J.N. Elliott, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of this city, conducted the services which were very impressive. The funeral was private but the house was filled with the many relatives and friends of the deceased. After the service the remains were taken to Greenwood cemetery, where they were laid to rest. The pall bearers were: Guy, Sam and Glen Fisher, great grandchildren of the deceased, and Art Lawrence, John Phillips and Jacob Lawrence, grand children.
Name: DALE E. LEE
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Sunday, December 5, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, June, 1986
Dale Lee---- Dale E. Lee, 61, 1308 Kansas St., died Monday morning at Muscatine General Hospital. Services are Thursday at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home. The Rev. Jay Turner will officiate. Organist is Mrs. Pat Dilts. Pallbearers are James Stelzner, Clement "Gene" Curtis Jr., Carl Buelow, Danny Chick, John Van Dolah and Jim Rickey. Honorary pallbearers are Garry Lee, Lloyd Lee, William Lee, Clint Zaehringer, Jerry Timm and Steven Timm. Burial, with military rites, will be in the Letts Cemetery. Mr. Lee was born June 2, 1924 at Letts, a son of William Ward and Mabel Fry Lee. He had live here for most of his life. On Nov. 1, 1947 he married Betty Lou Norris in Muscatine, He was a Army veteran of World War II, a member of the VFW, and the Musserville United Methodist Church. He had recently retired from Grain Processing Corporation after 33 years employment there. Survivors include his wife; one son, Dale William Lee, at home; two daughters, Mrs. Jerry (Carol) Timm, Muscatine; and Bobbie Jean Lee, at home; three grandchildren; his mother of Muscatine;, three brothers, Lloyd Lee, of Tarboro N.C.; William "Bill" Lee, Whittier, Calif.; and Garry A. Lee, Muscatine; and two sisters, Mrs. Richard (Wanda) Salemink, Letts; and Mrs. Jeff (Shirley) Page, Santa Rosa, Calif. His father preceded him in death.
Name: DONALD LAROY LEE
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Sunday, December 5, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, November, 1999
Donald Lee----- MUSCATINE --- Donald LaRoy Lee, 89, of Muscatine, died Nov. 24, 1999, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. Services will be Saturday, Nov. 27, at the Wesley United Methodist Church in Muscatine. Burial will be at Muscatine Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jeffrey Lee, Eric Morrison, Brian Morrison, Andrew Morrison, Richard Lee and Michael Lee. A memorial has been established for Wesley United Methodist Church. Mr. Lee was born June 2, 1910, the son of John and Hattie Lee on the family farm north of Letts. His marriage to Grace Elizabeth McCormac took place Aug. 17, 1935 in her parents home west of Letts. He received his college education in Milwaukee, Wisconsin School of Engineering after graduating from Letts High School. Donald later decided to engage in farming raising Hereford Purebred Cattle for 29 years after which he and his wife moved to Muscatine in 1964 where he was secretary manager of Muscatine County Mutual Insurance Company until retirement. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church where he was a teacher of an adult Sunday School Class for a number of years. He belonged to the men's Wednesday morning bible study group. Survivors include his wife Grace Elizabeth Lee of Muscatine; two daughters, Linda Joyce Lee Morrison and husband Edward Morrison of Muscatine, and Mary Beth Lee Gleaves and husband Karl Gleaves of Arnold, Md.; three brothers, J. Lloyd Lee of Muscatine, Paul M. Lee of Boulder City, Nev., and Edward Lee of Muscatine; seven grandchildren, Jeffrey Lee, Teresa Barthuly, Pamela Lee, Jennifer Lee, Eric Morrison, Brian Morrison, and Andrew Morrison; 12 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Gary R. Lee; and one brother, Isaac Lee.----- Submitters' Note: He graduated from Letts Iowa High School in 1929.
Name: GARY R. LEE
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Sunday, December 5, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, April, 1999
Gary Lee----- MUSCATINE - Gary R. Lee, 61, of Muscatine, died Wednesday, April 14, 1999. Services will be Friday at Calvary Baptist Church. Pastor Dan Schoepf of Calvary Baptist Church and Walter Glasscock of Columbus Bible Church in Columbus, Texas, formerly of Letts Bible Church, will officiate. Pallbearers will be Robert Wendlant, John Hintermeister, Tom Norton, Ed Morrison, Karl Gleaves, Brian Spore. Honorary pallbearers will be Donald Lee, Lloyd Lee, Edward Lee, and Paul Lee. Special music will be by Andy Landers and Becky Bradfield. Burial will be at Muscatine Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Mr. Lee was born Sept. 26, 1937, in Muscatine, the son of Donald and Grace McCormac Lee. He married Geraldine Hammann on April 24, 1960, in Muscatine. She preceded him in death on Feb. 2, 1975. He married Lana Hobbiebrunken on July 25, 1976, in Muscatine. He attended Iowa State University. He was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church. He was involved in several leadership positions. He served on the Board of Deacons, taught Sunday school and was on various building and vision committees. He also enjoyed flying. He owned Lee Insurance. He served six years in the National Guard. Survivors include his wife, Lanna Lee of Muscatine; a son Jeffrey Lee and his wife Katharine of Nashville, Tenn.; three daughters, Teresa Barthuly and her husband Matthew of Carmel, Ind., Pam Lee and her husband, Ronnie of Olathe, Kan., and Jennifer Lee of Drake University in Des Moines; eight grandchildren, Michaela, Coulson, Joshua, Stephanie, Allissa, Megan, Mandy, and Kristi; his parents Don and Grace Lee of Muscatine; two sisters, Linda Morrison and her husband Edward, of Waynesville, N.C., and Mary Beth Gleaves and her husband Karl, of Arnold, Md. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Geraldine.
Name: MRS. GARY R. (GERALDINE) LEE
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Sunday, December 5, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, February 3, 1975
Mrs. Gary R. (Geraldine) Lee, 33, Rt. 4, Muscatine, died at 8:05 a. m. Sunday at Muscatine General Hospital following an extended illness. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at the Letts Independent Church with Rev. Walter Glasscock officiating. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Born July 7, 1941, at Muscatine, she was the daughter of Henry and Beulah McCallan Hammann, and had been a life resident of this community. Her marriage to Gary R. Lee, took place April 24, 1960, at Muscatine. She was a member of the Letts Independent church. Survivors include her husband Gary Lee, at home; one son, Jeffery, and two daughters, Teresa and Pamela, all at home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hammann, Muscatine, and one brother C. C. Hammann, Bellevue.
Name: GRACE ELIZABETH LEE
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Sunday, December 5, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, October, 2000
Grace Lee----- CANTON, N. C. -- Grace Elizabeth Lee, 91, formerly of Muscatine, died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2000, at the Silver Bluff Village, N.C. Services will be Sunday at the Wesley United Methodist Church. Dr. Hal Green will officiate. Pallbearers will be Jeffrey Lee, Eric Morrison, Brian Morrison, Andrew Morrison, Matthew Barthuly and Ronald Lee. Burial will be at Muscatine Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Lee was born Sept. 23, 1909, on a farm home west of Letts, the daughter of J. Herbert and Mary Elizabeth Kennedy McCormac. She married Donald La Roy Lee on Aug. 17, 1935, at her parents home. The couple farmed for many years in 76 Township, moving to Muscatine in 1964, where Mr. Lee was Secretary of Muscatine County Mutual Insurance Co. until retirement. She taught in the Wapello Elementary School system for 5 years prior to marriage. She received a teacher's education and training from Iowa State Teachers College (University of Northern Iowa). She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Miriam Circle, United Methodist Women and Seekers SS Class.
Name: MRS. ISAAC LEE
Submitted by Mary E. Boyer (of no relation)
Date submitted: April 7, 2008
Source of Obituary: “Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; Mar. 25, 52)
Graveside rites by Dr. Claude W. Cooper, pastor of the First Methodist church, were held at Greenwood cemetery Monday afternoon for Mrs. Isaac B. LEE, whose death occurred Friday at her home in Iowa City. In charge of the services at the cemetery was the Riley Funeral Home.
Name: JEAN FRANCES LEE
Submitted by Mary E. Boyer (of no relation)
Date submitted: April 7, 2008
Source of Obituary: “Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa, Date of paper unknown
Jean Frances LEE, 70, died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1999, at the Lutheran Homes in Muscatine. Services will be Friday at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home, the Rev. Sharon Phillips of Jesus Mission Church of Muscatine will officiate. Burial will be at Muscatine Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jim HALLER, John Shryock, Mike HALLER, Sr., Mike HALLER, Jr., Dan Beenen, Jack HALLER.---- Mrs. LEE was born Aug. 3, 1929, in Muscatine, the daughter of Clarence and Erma FORTUNE HALLER. She was a member of the Ladies Eagles and a lifelong member of the Moose.--- She worked at Huttigs Manufacturing, Pamida and retired from Walmart.--- Survivors include a son, Rick C. LEE of Reno, Nev.; three daughters, L. Elaine BERGMANN and her husband, Richard, of Chandler, Ariz., Viola G. WERNER and her husband, Daryl, of Fruitland and Bobbie J. O’REILLY and her husband, Brian, of Dubuque; a daughter-in-law, Doreen LEE of Muscatine; grandchildren, Michael BERGMANN, Karin DeLONG-LEE, Nikki LANE, Kerrie PETERS, Travis EDWARDS, Zachary and Logan O’REILLY, James LEE, Corinda LEE, Amanda LEE, Adam LEE and J. D. LEE; nine great-grandchildren; a sister Janette M. FINLEY and her husband, Mike, of Andalusia, Ill.--- She was preceded in death by her parents; a son Jack LEE; a granddaughter, Jayme LANE; a sister, Margie FINLEY; and two brothers, Elmer and Richard HALLER.
Name: JOHN R. LEE
Submitted by Mary E. Boyer (of no relation)
Date submitted: April 7, 2008
Source of Obituary: Newspaper and date unknown
John R. LEE, 69, a retired farmer whose home was at 1943 Orange street, was found dead at Monday in the barnyard at the farm operated by Donald LEE in Seventy Six township.--- Coroner Ralph Figg, who was summoned, reported that Mr. LEE had died of a heart attack. The body was removed tot he Fairbanks Home for Funerals.--- Funeral services will be Thursday at the United Brethren church, Cranston, with the Rev. Max Allen officiating. Burial will be at the Cranston cemetery.--- The son of Isaac and Mary LEITZMIER LEE, he was born Oct. 5, 1887, in Muscatine county and was a life resident of the county. His marriage to Hattie Belle MEEKER took place March 17, 1909.---- Surviving are his wife; five sons, Donald and Lloyde LEE, Letts, Paul M. LEE, Manhattan Beach, Calif., Edward L. LEE, Cranston, and Isaac W. LEE, Muscatine; one sister, Mrs. D. C. MARTIN, Muscatine; and 16 grandchildren. His parents and one sister preceded him in death.
Name: MABLE MARIE LEE
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Sunday, December 5, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, June, 1991
MABLE LEE----- Mable Marie Lee, 87, formerly of 117 W. 3rd St., died Wednesday afternoon, June 26, 1991, at Lutheran Homes. Services will be Saturday, June 29, at the Geo. M. Wittich--Lewis Funeral Home. The Rev. Robert Ahlstrom will officiate. Pat Dilts will be organist. Pallbearers will be Steven Frye, Darrel Lee, Steve Timm, Greg Page, Louis Fry, Dale Lee, C. Bill Fry and Sandra Lee. Floral attendants will be Suzanne Lee and Gia Page. Burial will be at the Letts Cemetery at Letts. Mrs. Lee was born April 15, 1904, at Letts, a daughter of Frant Grant and Emma Westbrook Fry. She was a life resident of the area. Her marriage to William Ward Lee took place Oct. 3, 1923, in Rock Island, Ill. Survivors include Lloyd Lee, of North Carolina; William Lee, of California, and Garry Lee, of Muscatine; two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Wanda) Salemink, of Letts; and Mrs. Jeffrey (Shirley) Page, of Santa Rosa, Calif.; 16 grandchildren; 21 great-- grandchildren; four brothers, Arthur Fry, of St. Petersburg, Fla.; Marvin Fry, of Enid, Okla.; Keith Frye, of Muscatine; and Alton Fry, of Wichita, Kan.; and three sisters, Mrs. Leo (Mildred) Friedli, of Wilton; Mrs. Robert (Dorthy) McElroy and Mrs. Steven (Hazel) Danko, both of Muscatine. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband in 1984, four brothers, one son, Dale Lee, one granddaughter, two grandsons, and two great-- grandchildren. She was a member of the Muscatine Rebekah Lodge where she held many offices.
Name: PAUL M. LEE
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Tuesday, August 16, 2005 8:33 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, February 2?, 2005
Paul Lee---- LETTS, Iowa - Paul M. Lee, 88, died Monday, Feb. 21, 2005. He had been a resident of Boulder City, Nev., for the past 27 years. Born April 7, 1916, in Letts on a working farm, he was one of five brothers. He left the farm at a young age and came west to pursue a career as a pioneer in the aerospace industry, working for Hughes Aircraft Company until he retired in 1977. He was preceded in death by his wife and best friend, Rose Davis Lee. They traveled extensively in their retirement years as members of the Rolling Boulders R.V. Club, and frequently traveled to Mexico to enjoy the warm Mexican winters in their hacienda. He was truly a wonderful and honorable husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to all who knew him. No more generous a man was ever known. He will be lovingly remembered and missed. He is survived by two brothers, Edward Lee and Lloyd Lee of Muscatine; children Gregory Lee of Colorado, Candace Lee and son-in-law Michael Mazzoni of Northern California, Victoria Peebler and son-in-law John Scott Peebler of Southern California, and Timothy Lee and daughter-in-law Debra Lee of Nevada; and two step-children, Robert Davis and daughter-in-law Pam Davis of Northern California, and Debra Anne Davis of Nevada; and eight grandchildren. -----Submitters' Note: No Relation
Name: WM. WARD LEE
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Sunday, December 5, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, January 9, 1984
Wm. Ward Lee---- Wm. Ward Lee, 82, 117 W. 3rd St., died Friday evening at Muscatine General Hospital. Services will be held Tuesday at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home. The Rev. Daniel J. Fisher, pastor of the Letts Bible Church, will officiate. Burial will be in the Letts Cemetery. The son of Harry and Emma Johnson Lee, he was born March 29, 1901, in Kellerton, Iowa. He had lived most of his life in the Letts and Muscatine areas. His marriage to Mable Fry took place Nov. 3, 1923, in Rock Island. Mr. Lee worked as a truck driver for Acme for 30 years, retiring in 1965. Survivors include his wife; four sons, Dale and Garry, both of Muscatine, Lloyd of Tarboro, N.C., and Bill of Whittier, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Wanda) Salemink of Letts, and Mrs. Jeff (Shirley) Page of Santa Rosa, Calif.; 14 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters, three grandchildren, and a great-grandchild.
Name: LOTTIE C. LEGLER
Submitted by Mary E. Boyer (of no relation)
Date submitted: April 7, 2008
Source of Obituary: “Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa, (written in ink; 1 Aug 1951) page 12
Mrs. Lottie C. LEGLER, 87, died today at the Julia Elizabeth home, 1119 Mulberry avenue, where she had resided since April 1. She had been ill for about a month.--- The daughter of Henry W. and Helen WETMORE SIMPSON, she was born Dec. 1, 1863, in Lake township. She made her home in Muscatine since Nov. 1, 1908.--- Her marriage to David LEGLER took place in Lake township on Feb. 6, 1883, and Mr. LEGLER died June 19, 1929. Mrs. LEGLER was a member of the First Methodist church, of the Martha class and other church organizations.--- Surviving are one son, Vernon W. LEGLER of Muscatine, six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, one daughter, Rhea McCABE, two sisters and one brother.--- Services will be held at the Fairbanks chapel on Saturday in charge of Dr. Claude Cooper, pastor of the First Methodist church. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery.
Names: MILDRED IONE LEGLER
Submitted by: Webmaster for Bob Drennan
Date Submitted: March 11, 2004
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, September 12, 1985, page 2A
MILDRED LEGLER----- Mildred Ione Legler, 74, Route 1, died Wednesday morning at Muscatine General Hospital. Services will be Saturday at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home. The Rev. Harlan Babcock of the High Prairie United Methodist Church will officiate. Pallbearers are Jim Reich, George Moore, Donald Lee, George Apland, Doug Wilson and Gary Lee. Honorary pallbearers are Paul McCabe, John Wilson and Nick Peets. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Legler was born Aug. 13, 1911, at Muscatine, a daughter of John and Elizabeth Davis. She was a life resident here. On Aug. 5, 1935, she married Morris K. Legler, at Ames. She is survived by her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Gail Crist, Aurora, Ill.; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. One brother preceded her in death.
Names: MORRIS K. LEGLER
Submitted by: Webmaster for Bob Drennan
Date Submitted: March 11, 2004
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, December 17, 1988, page 4A
Obituary---- Morris K. Legler---- Services will be held Tuesday, Dec. 20 at George M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home for Morris K. Legler, 77, RR 1 Box 169. Mr. Legler died Friday at Mercy Hospital in Davenport. Officiating for the service will be Rev. Don Campbell of the High Prairie United Methodist Church. Visitation will be at the funeral home with burial at Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Legler was born Nov. 22, 1911, the son of Vernon Ward and Lillian Elizabeth Kemper Legler. He was a lifetime resident of Muscatine. On Aug. 5, 1935, he married Mildred Ione Davis in Ames. Mr. Legler was a member of the High Prairie United Methodist Church and had farmed all his life. He is survived by one daughter, Gail Crist, Muscatine. He has four grandchildren and one great grandchild. He also has four sisters: Mrs. Marjory Wilson, Durant; Mrs. George (Elizabeth) Moore, Sun Lakes, Ark.; Mrs. Jean Fryberger, Muscatine and Mrs. James (Dorothy) Reich, Sun Lakes, Ark. Mr. Legler was preceded in death by his parents and wife.------"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, December 19, 1988, page 4A----- Morris Legler---- Visitation for Morris K. Legler, 77, Route 1, Box 169, Letts, who died Friday at Mercy Hospital, Davenport, is today at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home. Services are Tuesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Don Campbell of the High Prairie United Methodist Church officiating. Pallbearers will be Donald and Gary Lee, George Apland, Doug, Dr. Victor and Tom Wilson. Honorary pallbearers are Paul McCabe, James Reich, George Moore, Nick Peet and Don Gamble. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Legler was born Nov. 22, 1911 in Muscatine County, a son of Vernon Ward and Lillian Elizabeth Kemper Legler. He was a life resident of the area. He married Mildred Ione Davis on Aug. 5, 1935 at Ames. He had farmed his entire adult life. He was a member of the High Prairie United Methodist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Gail Crist of Muscatine; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and four sisters, Marjory Wilson of Durant; Mrs. George (Elizabeth) Moore of Sun Lakes, Ariz., Jean Fryberger of Muscatine; and Mrs. James (Dorothy) Reich of Sun Lakes. He is preceded in death by his wife in 1985 and his parents.
Name: VERNON W. LEGLER
Submitted by Mary E. Boyer (of no relation)
Date submitted: April 7, 2008
Source of Obituary: “Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; Aug. 29, 1952)
Vernon W. LEGLER, lifelong resident of Seventy-Six township, died Wednesday at his home on rural route 5, following an extended illness. The body was taken to the Fairbanks Home for Funerals, where services will be held Saturday with the Rev. Max Allen, pastor of the United Brethren church at Cranston, in charge. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery.--- He was born May 19, 1885, in Seventy-Six township, the son of David and Lottie C. SIMPSON LEGLER. His marriage to Lillian E. KEMPER took place Dec. 22, 1909, in Muscatine. He was a member of the Cranston United Brethren church and of the Masonic lodge. He was a retired stock feeder and farmer.--- Survivors include his wife; one son, Morris, of Muscatine; four daughters, Mrs. John WILSON and Mrs. Glen FRYBERGER of Muscatine, Mrs. George MOORE of Des Moines and Mrs. James REICH of Moline; and 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister.
Name: LILLY LEHMANN
Submitted by Mary E. Boyer (of no relation)
Date submitted: April 7, 2008
Source of Obituary: Newspaper Unknown, (written in pencil; Sept. 8, 1945)
West Liberty - Mrs. Lilly LEHMAN, 78, died here at her home Friday, following an extended illness. She was born in Madison, N. J., Morris county, on May 8, 1867, the daughter of Rose and Menroth WEYER. She came to Iowa when a small child and lived at home until she married Frederick LEHMAN of this community, who preceded her in death Dec. 30, 1937. She attended the Methodist church here as long as her health permitted.--- She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Marvin MORRISON, and Florence LEHMAN of West Liberty, Mrs. Grace NICKS of Owens, Wis., Mrs. Donald MORRISON of Letts; three sons, Charles LEHMAN of Owens, Wis., and Perrie and Percy LEHMAN of West Liberty. A number fo (as spelled in article) grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Three children preceded her in death.--- Funeral rites will be conducted Sunday from the S. C. Snider home. Interment will be made in Oakridge cemetery.
Name: MISS EDNA LEIBBRAND
Submitted by Mary E. Boyer (of no relation)
Date submitted: April 7, 2008
Source of Obituary: “Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa, June 18, 1954
Services for Miss Edna LEIBBRAND, 65, who died Tuesday at Muscatine County hospital were conducted Thursday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home with the Rev. A. D. STeffenson, pastor of the First Methodist church, officiating. Flower attendants were Mrs. William Moore, Mrs. Fred Korneman, Mrs. Clarence Bloom and Mrs. Lee Freers. Pallbearers included Lee Freers, Albert Schmidt, P. H. Wiley, Victor Hine, Fred Korneman and William Moore. Interment was at Greenwood cemetery.
Name: HENRY J. LEIENDECKER
Submitted by Mary E. Boyer (of no relation)
Date submitted: April 7, 2008
Source of Obituary: “Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa. Date Unknown
Funeral services for Henry J. LEIENDECKER, 75, former resident of Muscatine, who died in Seattle, Wash., May 3, were held Monday, May 7, at the Bonney-Watson chapel in Seattle. Burial was in Washelli cemetery under the auspices of the Fortson-Thygeson Camp No. 2, United Spanish War Veterans. Mr. LEIENDECKER was born in Muscatine and had resided in Seattle since 1907. He was a retail-tobacco salesman until his retirement in 1940. He was a veteran of the Spanish-American war. Survivors include his wife, Gertrude; a son, Gilbert of Studio City, Calif.; and a sister, Katherine E. GARDNER of Centralia, Wash.
Name: GUYFORD G. LEITH, MD
Submitted by Mary E. Boyer (of no relation)
Date submitted: April 7, 2008
Source of Obituary: “Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; Dec. 21, 1951)
Dr. Guyford G. LEITH, well-known Wilton physician, died today in the University hospital at Iowa City. He was the son of the late Dr. A. R. LEITH, a pioneer Wilton physician. The body was removed to the Griffith Funeral home where funeral services are pending.---------------- (written in pencil; Dec. 24, 51)--------- Wilton - Funeral services for Dr. George Guyford LEITH will be held at the Presbyterian church in Wilton on Monday. The Rev. Hugh P. Roberts will officiate. Wilton lodge No. 167, A.F. and A.M. will have chare of the Masonic rites. Burial will be in Oakdale cemetery..---- Dr. LEITH was born Sept. 3, 1884, in Wilton the son of Dr. Alexander R. and Louise PARKS LEITH. He was graduated from the University of Iowa School of Medicine in 1908 and served his internship at the University hospitals and at the Chicago Lying-In hospital. He married Clara E. DAUT on June 23, 1909 in Wilton and had been a lifelong resident here.--- His is survived by his wife in Wilton; one son, Alexander R. LEITH, Mount Union, Ia.; and two grandchildren, George Guyford LEITH II and Patricia Ann LEITH, also of Mount Union. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister.
Name: PAUL WILLIAM LEITZINGER
Submitted by Mary E. Boyer (of no relation)
Date submitted: April 7, 2008
Source of Obituary: “Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa, (written in ink; 24 June 1950)
Funeral services for Paul William LEITZINGER, 80, long-time resident of Muscatine county, who died June 5 in Indianapolis, Ind., will be held Saturday at the Fairbanks Home for Funerals. Dr. Joseph M. Kennedy, minister of the First Presbyterian church, will officiate. Burial will e in Greenwood cemetery.--- The son of John and Mary SHINDLER LEITZINGER, Mr. LETIZINGER was born March 22, 1870, in Muscatine county. He was reared in Muscatine county and farmed here until 30 years ago. He then traveled extensively and established his home in Indianapolis 15 years ago. He never married.--- Surviving are two sisters, Miss Katie LEITZINGER of Mt. Pleasant and Miss Nellie LEITZINGER of Chicago; and a number of nieces and nephews, including John R. LEE and Mrs. Dell C. MARTIN, both of Muscatine, and others in Cameron, Mo. He was preceded in death by six sisters and three brothers.-----------Funeral services for Paul W. LEITZINGER, were held today at the Fairbanks Chapel. Dr. Joseph M. Kennedy, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, officiated. Pallbearers included Donald LEE, Lloyd LEE, Edward LEE, Isaac LEE, Dale MARTIN and Maurice Legler. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery.
Name: MRS. ANNA LEMKAU
Submitted by: Denise and Norma
Date Submitted: Saturday, November 20, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL," Muscatine, Iowa, January 5, 1915
WELL KNOWN SOUTH END WOMAN CALLED-------MRS. ANN LEMKAU DIES AT BELLVUE HOSPITAL TODAY-------Well Known Resident of South Muscatine Passed Away, About 8:30 This Morning-------Mrs. Anna Lemkau, on old and well known resident of South Muscatine, passed away at Bellvue hospital at 8:30 o'clock this morning following an illness extending over a number of months. It was not until ten days ago however, that her condition was regarded as serious and she was at once removed to the hospital. She underwent an operation yesterday but was unable to withstand the effects of it. Mrs. Lemkau was born in Hanover, Germany, May 16, 1855. She came to this country when about 20 years of age, and has made this city her home ever since. She was a member of the German M. E. Church and was an active church worker. Having resided in South Muscatine for so long a time she was well known, and her demise is mourned by a large number of friends. She is survived by three sons and two daughters. The children are : The Rev. J. H. Lemkau of New York City; H. J. Lenkau of Galesburg, Illinois; Mrs. George Wahl, of Chicago, and Alfred and Nellie at home. Thus far no funeral arrangements have been made.
Name: MRS. ANNA LEMKAU
Submitted by: Webmaster for Cindi Becker Lemkau
Date Submitted: Wednesday, January 22, 2003
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, July 3, 1959, page 10
Obituaries and Funerals----- MRS. ANNA LEMKAU---- Mrs.Anna Lemkau, 89, of 322 Main Street, died at 10 a.m., today at Muscatine General hospital after an extended illness. She was born Feb. 11, 1870, in Muscatine, being a daughter of Gottlieb and Elizabeth Josse Stocker, and had been a resident of this community most of her life. She was married to Claus Lemkau a number of years ago. Mrs. Lemkau was a member of the First Methodist church and the Rebekah lodge. Surviving are one son, Richard C. Lemkau of Silvis, Ill., and two daughters, Mrs. Flora Schroeder of Pine Bluff, Ark., and Edith, at home. Four grandchildren and one great grandchild also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband, three brothers and one sister. The body is at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home, where services will be conducted Monday by the Rev. Donald B. Lemkau of Rock Island. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery.------"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, July 6, 1959, page 14----Obituaries and Funerals----- MRS. ANNA LEMKAU---- Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Lemkau were conducted today at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home by the Rev. Donald B. Lemkau. Burial was at Greenwood cemetery. Mrs. Floyd Scott was organist and Mrs. Leroy Thomas vocalist. Pallbearers were Charles Thomas, Cecil Bechtle, Warren Allen, Ivan Klein, Raymond Randleman and Douglas Randleman.
Name: REV. AUGUST LEMKAU
Submitted by: Webmaster for Cindi Becker Lemkau
Date Submitted: Monday, January 27, 2003 6:12 PM
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, May 1, 1923
The Rev. August Lemkau----- Funeral services for the Rev. August Lemkau, former Muscatine resident who died at his home in Avoca, Ia., Sunday, will be conducted at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon from the home of a brother, Jacob Lemkau, 408 Pond Street. A service will be held at the German Methodist Episcopal church at 2:30 o'clock, with the Rev. Emil Goetz in charge. Burial will be made in Greenwood cemetery. The pallbearers will be Edward Diercks, Andrew Diercks, H.D. Lemkau, Claus Lemkau, August Lemkau and William Bierman. The remains will arrive in Muscatine Wednesday Morning and will be taken to the Lemkau residence.-----Notes----- Greenwood Cemetery Records, Muscatine, Iowa Interment date 05/02/1923, Fletcher 4th Addition, Block #22, Lot #38, Lot owner Edward Pape
Name: CLAUS LEMKAU
Submitted by: Denise and Norma
Date Submitted: Saturday, November 20, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL," Muscatine, Iowa, September 17, 1906
CLAUS LEMKAU DIES SUDDENLY-------WORKED SATURDAY MORNING, DIES BEFORE SUNDAY-------Was Taken Ill Saturday Forenoon But Did Not Think it Serious---Severe Pains Attack Him-------The news of the sudden death of Claus Lemkau, who passed away Saturday night at his home, 609 Grandview avenue, at 11:00 o'clock, was a severe blow to his friends and family, none of whom even knew that he was seriously ill until the moment before he died. Mr. Lemkau was foreman of the Kaiser lumber mill and had been working Saturday morning. He became ill during the forenoon and returned home not thinking his illness a severe one at all. After dinner he retired but did not call a doctor as he did not think it necessary. Later in the evening he was taken with severe pains and died before a physician could be summoned, the cause of his death being heart failure.-------Was Born In Germany ------ Claus H. Lemkau was born in Hanover, a province of Germany, in 1853, and came to this country when he was 23 years of age. For the past 30 years he has been a resident of the United States and for most of that time has lived in Muscatine. He was known as an honest, industrious and upright man by all who knew him, and had a large number of friends in Muscatine and vicinity. In the home circle he was a kind husband and a loving and indulgent father, and his loss is a severe blow to the sorrowing family. Mr. Lemkau was a member of the German Methodist church, which by his death loses one of its most earnest and faithful members. He is survived by his wife Annie and five children, three sons and two daughters. Charles, the oldest son is a minister of the German Methodist church and resides in Canton, Mo. The other children all reside in this city. They are: Henry Lemkau, South Muscatine; Alfred, Nellie, and Mrs. George Wahl. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the German M. E. church, and at 1:30 o'clock a short service will be held at the house. Rev. Hertzler, pastor of the church, will have charge of the services. Interment will be made in Greenwood cemetery. The pallbearers will be : John and Andrew Diercks, Claus and John Lemkau and Will and John Bierman, all nephews of the deceased.
Name: HILDA LEMKAU
Submitted by: Webmaster for Cindi Becker Lemkau
Date Submitted: Friday, January 24, 2003
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, May 15, 1902, Page 8
Clothing Caught Fire --- Little Hilda Lemkau Badly Burned While Playing With Matches.---WORKMEN NEARBY SAVED HER.--- Had Severe Injuries From Which She May Not Recover---Several Children Were Playing Together When Accident Occurred.--- Little Hilda Lemkau, residing with her grandmother, Mrs. Teichmiller, in South Muscatine, barely escaped being burned to death yesterday afternoon shortly after 4 o'clock. Her clothes were nearly all burned from the body and she would probably have been burned to death had it not been for the timely assistance of workmen in a button factory nearby, who ran and caught her, tearing the clothing off her body and smothering out the fire.--- How It Happened. --- It seems that Mrs. Teichmiller was not at home when the horrible accident occurred. The little girl and some of her playmates are said to have been playing in the alley near the residence and decided that they wanted some matches. They went into the house and took a box of them and returned to their play in the alley. It seems that little Hilda, the victim, was holding the box of matches in her lap, while the others were lighting them. In some manner one of the matches in the box ignited and started the remainder. In almost an instant her clothes were on fire and the blaze was spreading rapidly. She rose to her feet and ran down the alley, screaming as she went. The flames were readily fanned by the wind.---Workmen to the Rescue. --- The scream of horror and pain from the child attracted the attention of some workmen in a button factory nearby, her uncles being among them. They immediately ran to her assistance and caught her. Her clothes, of what remained of them, were hurriedly torn from her badly burned and scorched body and the flames quickly smothered, but not before the poor little girl was burned almost to death.--- In a Critical Condition.--- In the absence of the family physician, Dr. J. L. Klein, Dr. D. P. Miller was called to administer medical aid. Dr. Klein hastened to the scene as soon as possible and cared for the unfortunate little girl. Upon examination it was learned that almost the entire front of her body was badly burned, scorched and blistered. The entire skin being a blistered condition and care had to be exercised to keep it from coming from the body. The hair was burned from the head, the face considerably scorched, but not seriously. Today the little child lies in a critical condition and the physician expresses some doubt as to her recovery, she being young and the body not sufficiently strong to cast off the poison that will be caused by the burn, owing to its extreme proportions.
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, May 16, 1902, page 5
Died from Injuries----- Little Hilda Lemkau Could Not Recover from Burns.----- WAS PLAYING WITH MATCHES.----- Funeral Will Be Held Saturday Afternoon---Her Mother is Dead---She Suffered Much Agony from the Severe Burns.----- Little Hilda Lemkau, who was so badly burned Wednesday evening by having her clothes catch fire while playing with a box of matches, died last night about 9 o'clock. It has been ascertained that she secured the matches from the residence of her aunt, Mrs. John Teichmiller, who lives near her grandmother. The aunt was away from home at the time of the horrible occurrance and the children took advantage of it by gaining admittance to the house. They climbed onto a box and reached the matches, which were on a high shelf. Everything that could be done to save the little child was done, but of no avail as her injuries were far too severe for her frail body to withstand and she succumbed last night, entering into that calm peaceful sleep from which there is no awakening. She had scarcely reached the age of five, being four years, ten months and nine days old, when she passed away. Her mother has been dead for two or three years. The sympathy of a large circle of friends and acquaintances is extended to the father, Claus Lemkau, in this hour of his almost crushing sorrow and bereavement. The funeral has been arranged to take place at the German M. E. chapel in South Muscatine, Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. A. H. F. Hertzler, of the German M. E. church will conduct the services.
Name: REBECCA LEMKAU
Submitted by: Lynn McCleary (of no relation)
Dated Submitted: March 4, 2011
Source of Obituary: "The Muscatine Evening Journal", Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, Jan. 13, 1900 pg 1
This morning, at eight o'clock, occurred the death of Rebecca Lemkau, at the home of her son-in-law, William Dierks, at No. 514 Third street, South Muscatine. the cuase of her death was old age, having attained the age of 82 years and 8 months. The deceased had been sick for the last seven weeks and and slowly failed until the sad end came this morning. Mrs. Lemkau was born in Germany in 1821 and came to Muscatine 24 years ago. She was a member of the German M. E. church at which place her funeral services will be ocnducted by Rev. H. Ross on next Tuesday at 2 p.m. She is survived by the following five sons in America, John, Jake, Claus, Dietrich and Rev. A. Lemkau, of Glenwood, Neb., and daughters, Mrs. Wm. Diercks, Mrs. D. Bierman and Mrs. Goetzman, who resides in Germany.
Name: MRS. MOLLIE M. LENDRUM
Submitted by: Charlene Hixon
Date Submitted: April 08, 2000 9:08 PM
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE WEEKLY JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, December 21, 1892
Obituary---- On the morning of November 28, 1892, the spirit of Mrs. Mollie M. Lendrum took its flight.....She was physically very frail, and having contracted a severe cold, which produced pneumonia, death came in a few days. She was the daughter of Edward Finch, and was born in Ohio county, Kentucky, in September, 1836, and was united in marriage to Mr. J. W. Lendrum in 1860. Their only child, Anna May, was born in Greenville, Kentucky, in Sept. 1863 (?), and died at Nichols, Iowa, December 29, 1879. Mrs. Lendrum joined the Methodist church in 1854..... Three years ago Mr. and Mrs. Lendrum and an adopted daughter, Lura Hines, moved to Iron City, Tennessee, thinking that the milder climate would be beneficial to her..... The funeral services were held at Iron City, Rev. Roberts officiating. The remains were taken to Florence, Alabama, and interred in the cemetery near the grave of her brother, E. K. Finch, who died at that place, January 21, 1892. The deceased was formerly the sprightly News-Tribune correspondent at Nichols, and was a sister-in-law of Mrs. James A. Pyeatt, of South Muscatine.
Name: ETTA LENKER
Submitted by Mary E. Boyer (of no relation)
Date submitted: April 7, 2008
Source of Obituary: “Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; Jan 2, 1953)
Mrs. Etta LENKER, age 91, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. W. KRETSCHMAR in Wilton Friday, following a four year illness. She had been a resident of the Wilton community for 75 years. She was born Dec. 15, 1861 in Dalmatia, Penn., and married Milton LENKER of that city. --- Survivors include one son, Walter LENKER, Muscatine; two daughters, Mrs. A. D. NIENABER, Davenport, and Mrs. H. W. KRETSCHMAR, with whom she resided; one brother, Henry SPOTTS, Hastings, Neb.; a sister, Mrs. Nora JOHNS, Sacramento, Calif.; 15 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.--- She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, one son, and one daughter. The body is at the Griffith Funeral home in Wilton where services will be held at Sunday. The Rev. A. H. Bauch will be in charge. Burial will be in the Oakdale cemetery.
Name: LAUREN L. LENKER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Wednesday, August 24, 2005 7:18 AM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, February 1, 2005
Lauren Lenker----- WILTON, Iowa -- Lauren L. Lenker, 80, Wilton, died Monday, Jan. 31, 2005, at his home. The Rev. Bruce Giese will officiate. Musical selections will be provided by Deb Mohr, organist, and Henry Bentley, vocalist. Casket bearers are Chris Lenker, Greg Davies, Ian Steward, Brad Smith, Brad Marolf and Todd Lenker. Burial will be at Oakdale Cemetery, Wilton, with military rites provided by the Wilton American Legion Post 584. Memorials may be made to Unity Hospice and the Leukemia Foundation. Mr. Lenker was born Oct. 19, 1924, in Muscatine County, the son of Eugene and Ida Grace Gill Lenker. He married Barbara A. Anderson May 21, 1948, in Tipton. He attended Wilton Schools where he played baseball and basketball. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1943-46, serving in Australia, New Guinea and the Philippines. He was employed at J.I. Case, Bettendorf, for 36 years retiring in 1983. He was a member of the Wilton American Legion Post 584. He served as Wilton Park Commissioner and was active in the Wilton Athletic Boosters and community baseball in the '50s and '60s. He also coached Little and Pony League Baseball teams. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Cheryl Forgey and husband Randy of Durant and Terry 'Midge' Steward and husband Steven of Sturgis, Mich.; two sons, Lee Lenker and wife JoEllen of Eldridge and Doug Lenker and wife Sheryl of Wilton; a granddaughter, Erin Hughes; three grandsons, Chris Lenker, Greg Davies and Ian Steward; a great-granddaughter, Emilia Hughes; a great-grandson, Benjamin Hughes; and a sister, Lois Smith of Muscatine. He was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters, Gladys Walton, Nora Lenker, Vera Marolf and Dorothy Meyer; and two brothers, Merle Lenker and Alfred 'Stub' Lenker. ----Submitters' Note: No Relation
Name: HARRY LENSCHOW
Submitted by: the Webmaster
Date Submitted: July 29, 2006
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, July 21, 1958, page 10
Wilton----Services are Tuesday at the Griffith Funeral Home for Henry Lenschow, 78, resident of Wilton for the past 14 years, who died at 9:50 p.m. Saturday at the Jones Nursing Home, Muscatine. Burial will be at the Inland cemetery in Cedar county. Mr. Lenschow was born May 16, 1880 in Jones county, Ia., the son of Henry and Elizabeth Busch Lenschow. He was married to Elizabeth Kleppe who preceded him in death. Prior to retiring he was engaged in farming. Nieces and nephews are the only survivors. One brother was among those preceding him in death.
Name: LUCEIL LENZ
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:49 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, February 3, 2005
LUCEIL LENZ----- MUSCATINE, Iowa -- Luceil Lenz joined her husband, Joe, who preceded her in death in 1983, on February 1, 2005, also the date of their 57th wedding anniversary, after a long 12 year struggle with Alzheimer's disease. She was 75 years old. There will be no visitation or public service at the request of Luceil. The body will be cremated and there will be a small, private service with only immediate family members present at Memorial Park Cemetery. The Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Muscatine Humane Society in Luceil's name. Luceil earned her Master's degree from St. Ambrose College and spend most of her life teaching and caring for children. She loved her home where she lived for over 40 years and had a great appreciation for her pets and music. She also had a great fondness for Jelly Belly jelly beans and Fannie Mae candy. She was a former member of the Muscatine Business and Professional Women for many years and was always active within the school system until her retirement in 1998. She is survived by one son, John Lenz and wife, Margaret, of Muscatine. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a daughter, Paula, a granddaughter, Wendy, and several brothers and sisters preceded her in death. -----Submitters' Note: No Relation
Name: MRS. MINNIE B. LEONHARD
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Wednesday, September 22, 2004 6:40 AM
Submitted by: Elizabeth Wrocklage
Date submitted: June 24, 2007
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Tuesday, January 18, 1955
Mrs. Leonhard Called in Death ------------- Mrs. Minnie B. Leonhard, 84 of 1020 Orchard avenue, died at noon today at the Hershey Convalescent home. Mrs. Leonhard was born May 3, 1870, in Sweetland township, the daughter of the late Ludwig and Elizabeth Brei. She was married to Henry C. Leonhard Feb. 28, 1893. He died July 2, 1928. Mrs. Leonhard was a life member of the Sweetland Methodist church and of the WCTU. Surviving are a son, Vernon; a daughter, Mrs. Charles SyWassink, and a sister, Mrs. Mary Stark, all of Muscatine, four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. The body was removed to the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral home where funeral arrangements are pending.
Name: MARY HAURIGAN LEONARD
Submitted by: Janet Branson
Date submitted: March 26, 2011
Source of Obituary: “Muscatine Journal", Muscatine, Iowa Date of paper unknown. Date of Death Dec. 31, 1909
FINAL CALL COMES TO OLD RESIDENT. MRS. MARY LEONARD, FOR MANY YEARS A RESIDENT OF EAST HILL, DIES AT AGE OF 83 YEARS AT FREMONT, NEB.--BURIED HERE. --- East Hill residents well remember Mrs. Mary Leonard, for many years a resident of this city, who passed away on the last day of the old year at the home of her son, Thomas E. Haurigan, in Fremont, Neb. She had been ill but two days with pneumonia, and attained the age of 83 years. The body was transported to Muscatine for burial, the funeral being held a 9 o’clock from St. Matthias Church. Interment was made in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Well known acquaintances acted as pall bearers, they being Messrs. Brian Connor, James Fitzgerald, Edward Rabbit, Peter Ryan, Michael Gibney and Martin Flannery. ------- Obituary ----- Mrs. Mary Leonard was born at Newport, County Tipperary, Ireland in 1826 and was united in marriage with Thomas Haurigan in 1852. Of that union three children survive, John, of Omaha, Neb., Richard, of Seattle, Wash., and Thomas E. of Fremont, Neb. Her first husband, a veteran of the civil war, died in 1868. She was married again in 1871 to the late Patrick Leonard, who succumbed to injuries sustained in the railroad yards about seventeen years ago. Mrs Leonard came to America in 1857 and ever since 1862 has been a continuous resident of Muscatine County until fours years ago. She left her old home at 1002 East Second Street, this city, to live with her son in Nebraska. Only a short time ago her son, John, came from Omaha to embark in business in this city.----------- Muscatine Journal, January 3, 1910 -------Funeral Was Held This Morning From the St. Matthias Church At 9 O’clock ----Mrs. Mary Leonard, who for many years lived at 1002 East Second street, passed away December 31st, at Fremont, Neb., after a long illness. In accordance with Mrs. Leonard’s wish, the remains were brought to this city, arriving Sunday morning, and the funeral was held this morning at 9 o’clock, Father F. J. Leonard officiating. Interment was made in St. Mary’s Cemetery. --- Mrs. Leonard was born in Ireland in 1826 and moved to America in 1857, moving to this city in 1862. She was married twice, her first husband being Thomas Haurigan, who died many years ago. To this union three children were born who are: John, of Omaha; Richard, of Seattle; and Thomas, of Freemont, Nebraska. Patrick Leonard, her second husband, died 16 years ago. About 4 years ago, Mrs. Leonard moved to Freemont, Neb., to make her home with her sons, Thomas and John, who both resided at that city at that time. Thomas and John accompanied the remains to this city.
Name: PATRICK LEONARD
Submitted by: Janet Branson
Date submitted: March 26, 2011
Source of Obituary: “Muscatine Daily News-Tribune", Muscatine, Iowa December 27, 1891
DIED - LEONARD - At his home on East Hill, Saturday evening, December 26, 1891, after a lingering illness, Patrick Leonard, aged 60 years. Deceased had been a confirmed invalid for several months, never fully recovering from the shock and injury sustained last summer when he was knocked down and run over by the cars which passed over his right arm. Mr. Leonard was born in Galoway County, Ireland, but in the prime of life emigrated to America and for thirty years has been a continuous resident of Muscatine. His bereaved wife is the only immediate surviving relative. The funeral is appointed to take place Monday at 9 o’clock from St. Matthias church.
Name: ZENOS LEONARD
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: July 29, 2006
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE DAILY JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday Evening, February 13, 1868, front page
DIED---On the 6th instant, at his home in this county, Mr. ZENOS LEONARD, aged 62 years, 10 months and 7 days. Deceased was born in Washington county, Pennsylvania. He joined church at the age of 21, and from that time was a faithful member until his death.
Name: MRS. ELLA M. LESSMAN
Submitted by Mary E. Boyer (of no relation)
Date submitted: April 7, 2008
Source of Obituary: “Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa, (written in ink; Oct 23, 1967)
Mrs. Ella M. LESSMAN, 202-1/2 W. 2nd., died today at the Muscatine General hospital. She was a life resident of Muscatine, and was married here in 1901 to August A. LESSMAN. Surviving are two sons Floyd LESSMAN of Rock Island and Harold LESSMAN of Lombard, Ill.; one daughter, Edith M. REDDICK of Letts; a brother, George MURPHY of Breckenridge, Texas; four grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and two brothers. The body is at the Ralph J. Wittich funeral home, where services will be held Wednesday with Rev. Sherfan D. Hunter officiating. Interment will be at the Letts cemetery.
Name: NETTIE M. LESSMAN
Submitted by Mary E. Boyer (of no relation)
Date submitted: April 7, 2008
Source of Obituary: “Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa, (written in ink; 25 Aug 1954)
Mrs. Nettie M. LESSMAN, 76, resident of the Lutheran Homes, died today at the Hershey Convalescent Home. Services are pending at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home. -----Mrs. LESSMAN was born Jan. 14, 1878, near Nichols. She was a resident of Muscatine for many years. Surviving are two brother, Edward J. SCHILDBERG of Muscatine and Lyman SCHILDBERG of Illinois City, one sister, Mrs. Minnie SIMMONS of Andalusia, Ill, and a number of nieces and mephews.-------(written in pencil; 8-26-54)------- Funeral services are scheduled Friday at the Lutheran Homes chapel for Mrs. Nettie LESSMAN. The Rev. Everett I. Hageman, pastor of Zion Lutheran church, will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery.------ (written in pencil; Aug 28, 54)--- Funeral rites for Mrs. Nettie LESSMAN were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Lutheran Homes. Pallbearers were Vernon Carlson, John Madison, Frank Clark, Orval Muhleman, Robert Morgan and Burton Mills.
Name: EDMUND J. LESWIG
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date submitted: Nov. 8, 2007
Source of Obituary: “THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, January 17, 1979 page 9
Edmund J. Leswig, 74, Lysle, ILL., died Tuesday at Central DuPage Hospital in Lysle. Graveside services will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery. --- He was born Nov. 18, 1904, in New York City, N.Y., and was a former resident of Muscatine.---He is survived by his wife Jeannette of Lysle, ILL.; two sons, Edmund Leswig Jr. of Wheaton, ILL. and Robert J. Leswig of Aurora, ILL.; two daughters, Constance, Constance Lindstrom of Stokie, ILL. and Robin Zoller of Lysle, ILL.; five grandchildren, and two sisters, Lucille Spratford of Burnswick, N.J. and Sophie Martin of Clearwater, Fla.
Name: JEANNETTE D. LESWIG
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date submitted: Sept. 10, 2007
Source of Obituary: “THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Jan. 10, 1991
Jeannette D. Leswig, 79, of 2020 Cedar St. Muscatine, died suddenly today, Thursday,Jan. 10, 1991, at her home. Funeral services will be Monday, Jan. 14, at the Riley Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev.Tom Parrott.. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.--- She was born on May 9, 1911, in Muscatine, the daughter of James Edwin and Eva Mae Hahn Elliott. She was a lifelong resident of Muscatine. The former Jeannette D. Elliott married Edmund J. Leswig on Oct. 10, 1942, at Salt Lake City, Utah. She was a member of the New Hope United Methodist Church.--- Survivors include one son, Robert John Leswig, of Chicago; one daughter, Robin Jeannine Leswig, of Macomb, ILL.; a stepson, Edmund John Leswig, Jr., of Playa Del Rey, Calif.; one stepdaughter Constance Grace Linstrom, of California; five step grandchildren; 2 step-great-grandchildren; one brother, John W. Elliott, of Muscatine; two sisters, Mrs. DeWayne (Helen) Storms, and Mrs. T. Oliver (Mary) McBride, both of Muscatine. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1976, one brother and three sisters.
Name: HARRY C. LEU
Submitted by Mary E. Boyer (of no relation)
Date submitted: April 7, 2008
Source of Obituary: “Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa, (written in ink; 16 Oct 1951)
Harry C. LEU, 72, a retired ice cream manufacturer, died Monday at his home, 314 Sycamore street, after an extended illness.--- Born June 30, 1879, in Philadelphia, Mr. LEU was the son of Fred and Katherine BRANDT LEU, and had been a resident of Muscatine for about 71 years. He married Caroline SCHAEFER April 20, 1904, in Muscatine. He had engaged in the ice cream business here for approximately 50 years.-- Surviving are the widow; two sons, Elmer LEU, Iowa City, and Harold James LEU, Hammond, La.; a daughter, Mrs. Betty MASTERSON, Amarillo, Texas; three brothers, Robert, Charles and Edward LEU, all of Muscatine; two sisters, Mrs. Edward DOLLMAN, St. Petersburg, Fla., and Mrs. John BAST, Muscatine; and five grandchildren. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Fred.--- The body is at the Fairbanks Home for Funerals where final rites will be held at Thursday. Dr. J. M. Kennedy, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery.
Name: MARY MAGDELENE (HARSCHER) LEUTZINGER
Submitted by Mary E. Boyer (of no relation)
Date submitted: April 7, 2008
Source of Obituary: Newspaper and Date Unknown
Mary Magdelene HARSCHER, daughter of John and Catherine HARSCHER, was born in Buffalo, N. Y., Dec. 12, 1850. During her girlhood her parents moved to a farm near Grandview, Iowa. On March 16, 1875, she was united in marriage to George LEUTZINGER at Grandview, Iowa, they moved to a farm near Muscatine, Iowa, where they lived 27 years.--- To this union nine children were born, one son, George, died April 19, 1904, the remaining eight children and her husband mourn the loss of a faithful wife and a loving mother.--- John, who resides in Nebraska, Clarence, Mrs. A. G. MARTEN, Casper and Will of Cameron, Mo., Edward of Sumner, Washington, Mrs. A. C. ASLING, Lewisburg, Kas., Mrs. Homer HARTEL, Kearney, Mo. Also 19 grandchildren and one brother, George HARSCHER, Wapelo, Iowa, all of whom survive.--- In 1901, the deceased with her husband and children moved to a farm near Cameron, Mo. In 1918 they moved to Cameron, Mo., residing at 122 West Cornhill street, until she answered the final summons of her Lord and Master on Dec. 7, 1930, after an earthly pilgrimage of 79 years, 11 months, 24 days.--- She proved by the life she lived that she had a saving faith in God with whom she had made her peace and often said she was ready and willing to pass to her reward. Her religion was sufficient for this life and for the life to come. 36 days before she died she was taken sick with the flu and gradually became weaker until she was translat from the church militant to the church triumphant. She was conscious up to a couple of hours of her death, she would ask for her loved ones and they would come to her bedside which satisfied her. Her transition from this life was peaceful and calm just like her faith and peace of mind, she went to sleep physically and awoke spiritually.
“How blest the righteous when she dies
When sinks a weary soul to rest,
How mildly beam the closing eyes,
How gently heaves the expiring breast.
So fades a summer cloud away.
So sinks the gale when storms are o’er.
So gently shuts the eye of day
So dies a wave along the shore.
A holy quiet reigns around,
A calm which life nor death destroys
And naught disturbs that peace profound,
Which her unfettered soul enjoys.
Life’s labor done, as sink the clay,
Light from its load, the spirit flies,
While heaven and earth combine to say,
How blest the Righteous when she dies.”
Name: OLIVE CECILIA (GARLOCK) LEVERICH
Submitted by: Heidi Zlab
Date Submitted: Thursday, September 30, 2004 7:41 PM
Date Submitted: Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE HERALD", Muscatine, Iowa, October 13, 1927, page 8, column 3
Mrs. R.W. Leverich, age 88, a former resident of Muscatine, at her home in Long Beach, California, Friday night. She leaves 2 daughters, Mrs. W.L. Mull of Long Beach, and Mrs. Frank Throop of Davenport, one sister and 2 grandchildren.-----------Source of additional obituary: SUNDAY MORNING--THE DAVENPORT DEMOCRAT AND LEADER--OCTOBER 9, 1927----- MRS. LEVERICH, IOWA PIONEER, DIES IN WEST---- Widow of Muscatine Educator and Mother of Mrs. Frank D. Throop.---- The sad intelligence reached Davenport Saturday to the effect that Mrs. R. W. Leverich, mother of Mrs. Frank D. Throop, 332 College avenue, had passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. L. Mull, in Long Beach, Cal. Mrs. Leverich's death was not unexpected. She had suffered from a lingering illness and death was hastened by a paralytic stroke sustained ten days ago. She was 88 years of age. The deceased, whose maiden name was Olive Cecelia Garlock, was born in Cherry Valley, near Cooperstown, N. Y., July 10, 1839. At the age of 18 years, she accompanied her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John S. Garlock to Iowa. They settled in Muscatine where Mr. Garlock for many years conducted a large lumber yard. On Dec. 29, 1859, the subject of this sketch was united in marriage with R. W. Leverich, the ceremony taking place in Muscatine. For several years they made their home in Wilton, Ia., where Mr. Leverich was a member of the faculty of Wilton academy. Removing to Muscatine Mr. Leverich was chosen county superintendent of schools. Upon retirement from public office he organized the Leverich Normal school which he successfully conducted until the time of his death, Jan. 31, 1913. The deceased is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Frank D. Throop, Davenport, and Mrs. W. L. Mull, Long Beach, Cal. Three sons died in infancy. There also survives a sister, Mrs. Helen Sacrider of Minneapolis, and two granddaughters, the Misses Marjorie and Mary Katherine Throop of Davenport. The remains, accompanied by Mrs. Mull, left Long Beach today will arrive in Muscatine Wednesday morning. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon from the home of Mrs. Emma Mull, 110 West Sixth street, Muscatine. Interment will take place in Greenwood cemetery.
Name: RUTHVEN WILSON LEVERICH
Submitted by: Heidi Zlab
Date Submitted: Thursday, September 30, 2004 9:46 PM
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE NEWS TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, February 1, 1913, page 8, column 4
OLDEST NATIVE RESIDENT PASSES AWAY FRIDAY A. M.------ PROF. R.W. LEVERICH SUCCUMES TO LONG ILLNESS—---BORN IN COUNTY IN 1838—---FUNERAL WILL BE HELD MONDAY------- Yesterday morning shortly before 9 o’clock occurred the death of Prof. R.W. Leverich at his home 406 chestnut Street, and in his passing the distinction of being the oldest native resident of a community passes to the shoulders of another. Prof. Leverich had been in ill health for several months, the result of the general breaking down of life’s machinery, and while his death was not unexpected it was not imminent until the patient suffered a pronounced sinking spell Thursday night and dropped into an unconsciousness from which he failed to rally. Prof. Leverich had lead an exceptionally active life and did not yield to the pressure of ill health until last fall, when he was forced to relinquish his work as head of the Leverich Normal School. Since that time he has failed steadily. And though his condition was generally known, the announcement of his death was received with distinct sorrow and is spread over an unusually large circle of acquaintances, and he was one of the best known residents of Muscatine County. Prof. Leverich was born two miles west of Wilton, on the old Muscatine-Tipton road in 1838 when it could scarcely be called more than a clearing through the timber. For a number of years he enjoyed the distinction of being the oldest native resident of Muscatine County, and few have possessed a more intimate knowledge of a county’s history than did Mr. Leverich. Born in the early pioneer days, he has watched wilderness transformed to fertile farms and thriving towns, and has been actively identified with the county’s progress since early manhood. To but very few residents of Muscatine can the unique experience of such a life, bridged from wilderness to advanced civilization fall. The years are passing, and with them the older residents and as they pass personal memories of the territorial days, hardships and privation become rare indeed.------ OLDEST TEACHER, TOO.----- Perhaps, too, his certificate to teach ante-dates that of any other resident of the county, or any other teacher. Certain it is that no other teacher now living here has followed the profession continuously, for as long a period as did Prof. Leverich. His first examination was taken before the late Judge Brannan, the first county superintendent, in 1859, and practically all of his life has been devoted to the profession of teaching, and hundreds upon hundreds of pupils bear the stamp of his instruction in this and other communities.------ EARLY SETTLERS------ Ruthven Wilson Leverich was born near Wilton, May 1, 1838, the son of Ira and Jane Leverich, who came to Iowa from New York in 1836 touching the settlement of Bloomington about the time it was incorporated as a town, and when it could boast of but few more than half a dozen buildings. This was ten years before Iowa was admitted as a state. He received his early education in a log cabin, the predominating structure in those days, and later attended Cornell College at Mt. Vernon, utilizing every opportunity that he could get or make to advance his ambition toward education. He decided early to take up teaching and as soon as possible obtained his certificate or authority to teach. Early in the seventies he was called to the Wilton schools where his successful work brought him to the attention of educators of the county and he was soon chosen county superintendent of schools, and was retained in that office for five consecutive terms, a record that stands unsurpassed in Muscatine County. He instituted many reforms while in office that proved of much benefit to the county school system and left the office in such shape that few changes in policy were needed for many years after he had retired.------ OPEN SCHOOL----- After retiring from county superintendent Prof. Leverich opened in Muscatine the Leverich Normal School, an institution created to prepare those who desired, for teaching in the city and rural schools. In this as in his other work, his efforts were rewarded with marked success. He continued this school until he retired from active work last fall.------ OBITUARY----- On December 20, 1859, Professor Leverich was married to Miss Olive Garlock, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John S. Garlock. Of the five children born of this marriage, two survive: they are Mrs. W.L. Mull and Mrs. Frank D. Throop, both of this city. His death is also deeply mourned by his helpmate of over a half century. He is also survived by two brothers, Charles, of Montana, and Marion, of St. Louis, and two sisters, Mrs. Brigham Reed, of Orangeburg, S. C., and Mrs. John Sutherland, of St. Joseph, Mo. The funeral of the late R.W. Leverich will be held from the home 406 Chestnut Street Monday morning at 10 o’clock. Burial will be made at Greenwood Cemetery and will be private.
Name: BENJAMIN LEVIN
Submitted by: Eleanor B. McCleary, for B'Nai Moses Jewish Cemetery
Date Submitted: Thursday, December 26, 2002
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday 25 Aug. 1932
Benjamin Levin Taken by Death--- Short Illness Proves Fatal; Funeral Service Held Wednesday Afternoon.---- Benjamin Levin, 71, died at Hershey hospital Wednesday after an illness since Monday. His home address was 512 East Sixth street. Mr. Levin was born in Russian, but had made Muscatine his home for the past 27 years. He was married about 40 years ago and Mrs. Levin died three years ago. Surviving are four children, Albert, Max and Belle Levin, and Mrs. Hannah Downey, all of Muscatine. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday with burial in the Jewish cemetery.
Name: DEWEY E. LEWIS
Submitted by: the Webmaster
Date Submitted: Thursday, June 22, 2006
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, December 26, 1981, page 2
DEWEY LEWIS----Services will be held Monday at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home for Dewey E. Lewis, 80, 117 W. 3rd St. Mr. Lewis died at 11:40 a.m. Thursday at Muscatine General Hospital. Rev. Dave Wilson will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. A son of Steve and Charity Cozad Lewis, he was born Nov. 11, 1901, in Cambridge, Ill. He lived most of his life in Muscatine, coming here in 1916. In 1926, he married Lucille Hargrave, who died in 1956. He then married Leona Dieckmann in 1957. Surviving are his wife; one son, Walter F. Lewis of Sacramento, Calif.; three stepsons, Harry, Wayne and Donald Dieckmann, all of Muscatine; four daughters, Mrs. John (Alberta) Medizer of Denver, Mrs. Sal (Mary) Curro of Reading, Pa., and Mrs. Harlan (Shirley) Hagburg and Mrs. Keith (Shelby) Follwill, both of Davenport; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and step-grandchildren. In addition to his first wife, he was preceded in death by one daughter, two brothers and two sisters.------"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, December 29, 1981, page 11-----DEWEY LEWIS----Services for Dewey E. Lewis, 80, were held Monday at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home. Rev. Dave Wilson officiated. Mrs. Richard Dilts was the organist. Pallbearers were Ronald Sprague, James Sprague, John Medizer, Frank Brown, Steve DeVoe and Fred Maxwell. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Lewis died Dec. 24 at Muscatine General Hospital.
Name: LON E. LEWIS
Submitted by: Norma and Denise
Date Submitted: Friday, March 24, 2006
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, June 20, 1964
WEST LIBERTY------LON E. LEWIS, 79, a prominent businessman of West Liberty, died Friday evening at 9:00 p.m. at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. Lewis was in the hardware and grocery business for 41 years before retiring in 1954. He had served on the board of directors of the Iowa Retail Hardware Association. He was born on November 11, 1884 in Cedar County. The son of Henry and Susan (Leonard) Lewis, he married Inez MacGowan on Jan. 21, 1914, at West Liberty. His survivors include: his wife, one son, Lester of Davenport; a daughter, Mrs. Ed. Eichelberger, of West Liberty; two brothers, Harry F. of West Liberty and Ernest of Gillite, Wyoming; one sister, Mrs. Ruby Ellyson of St. Paul, Minn; and five grandchildren. He was a 50 year member of the Order of Eastern Star and Mt. Calvary Masonic Lodge. He also was a member of the Zarapath Consistory 32 KCCH Kaaba Shrine in Davenport and the White Shrine of Iowa City. He also was an active member of the Presbyterian Church. Services will be Monday from the Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Robert Reynolds in charge. Burial will be at the Oakridge cemetery. A memorial fund will be established and those wishing to contribute can to the Heart and Cancer fund.
Name: RUSSELL LEWIS
Submitted by: Rachelle Curtis
Date Submitted: May 16, 2000 9:00 PM
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, IA., June, 1988
RUSSELL LEWIS---- Russell Eugene Lewis, 56, died early today at his rural Muscatine home. Services are Wednesday at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home. The Rev. N.J. Howse will officiate. Organist will be Margaret Howse and vocalist will be Randy Porter. Burial will be at Memorial Park with military rites by the American Legion, VFW and World War I Barracks. Mr. Lewis was born Sept. 9, 1931 in Muscatine, a son of Wilbert and Alma Hindbaugh Lewis and was a life resident here. He was united in marriage on March 19, 1955 to Valli Hill in Muscatine. He was affiliated with the Four Square Church, was a Disabled American Veteran of the Korean War. He was employed as a welder and millwright with Lewis Brothers and had also been a farmer. Survivors include his wife, Valli; one son, Timothy, of Muscatine; three daughters, Lauri Lewis, of Moline; Valerie Howell and Mrs. Kevin (Jeanne) Douglas, both of Muscatine; six grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; five brothers, Roy and Charles, both of Fruitland; Donald and Delmar, both of Letts; and John of Muscatine; and one sister, Mrs. James (Delores) Curtis of Muscatine. His parents, one brother and one sister precede him in death.
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