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Name: GEORGE MEAD
Submitted by: June Welsch
Dated Submitted: May 13, 2010
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE DAILY JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, December 16, 1910
AGED INMATE DIES AT LUTHERAN HOME . George Mead Was a Native of Russia and Had Been In the Home Year and a Half. George Mead, an aged inmate of the German Lutheran Home, died at 7 o'clock this morning of stomach trouble. --- The body will be laid to rest in the home cemetery, either tomorrow or Sunday, and the Rev. II. Reinomund will officiate. There are several children surviving, but their whereabouts are not known. Mr. Mead came to the home about a year and a half ago from Scottland, S. Dak. He was blind and quite helpless. The attendants at the home thought well of him. He was a native of Russia, and would have been seventy-five years old.----------Submitters Note: No death record was found at the Muscatine Co. Recorders Office for George Mead. However there was one for George Neth who had the same date of death. George Neth is buried in Lutheran Homes Cemetery and has a grave marker there.
Name: KATHLEEN MEANS
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Wednesday, November 24, 2004 12:25 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, April 13, 1982
KATHLEEN MEANS---- Kathleen Means, 43, 73 Rodney Ave., was dead on arrival early Monday evening at Muscatine General Hospital following a sudden illness. Services will be held Thursday at the Fairbanks-Lamb Chapel. The Rev. Dan Schoepf will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. The daughter of Boyd and Lelia Kleist Stackhouse, she was born March 8, 1939, in Muscatine. Her marriage to Oral Fry took place in January 1958 at Wilton. She had been employed at the Heinz-Star Kist can shop. Survivors include three sons, Randy Fry of Muscatine, Eugene Fry of Denver, Colo., and Larry Fry of Cedar Rapids; two daughters, Mrs. Henry L. (Frances) Ragusa of Davenport and Debra A. Rhodes of Muscatine; two grandchildren; her parents of Muscatine; and one brother, Boyd Stackhouse Jr. of Bettendorf.
Name: CARL W. MEEKER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, December 6, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, January, 1951
Carl W. Meeker Former Resident Taken In Death ------------- Carl W. Meeker, 79, a former resident of this community, died at 10 p.m. Wednesday at Independence, Ia., after an extended illness. Born in Seventy-Six township Jan. 21, 1872, Mr. Meeker was the son of John W. and Harriet Gates Meeker. He moved to Waterloo several years ago to make his home with his son, Harold Meeker. He married Rachel Fry and the couple engaged in farming. He was a member of the United Brethren church at Cranston. Surviving are two sons, Harold Meeker of Waterloo, and Ralph Meeker of Bettendorf; a daughter Mrs. Raymond Bothell of Iowa City; a sister Miss Myrtle Meeker, Chicago; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, a daughter, a son, five brothers and a sister. The body will arrive later today at the George m. Wittich Funeral home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.------ Submitters' Note: he died Jan. 24, 1951.
Name: MRS. CARL W. MEEKER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, December 6, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, May 20, 1922
CRANSTON WOMAN IS LAID TO REST FUNERAL OF MRS. CARL W. MEEKER IS HELD MONDAY. Death Occurred On Saturday After Five Weeks Illness--Cranston Resident Twenty-Eight Years.---- Cranston, May 23--The funeral of Mrs. Carl W. Meeker, who died late Saturday evening after an illness of about five weeks, was held Monday morning at the Cranston church, Rev. E. L. Shaffer conducted the services, reading as a tribute to Mrs. Meeker the last chapter of the Book of Proverbs. Burial was in the Cranston cemetery, beside her father and mother, who died during the past winter. Members of the Truth-seeker's class, of which Mrs. Meeker was one, acted as flower and pallbearers. Rachel Orilla Fry was born May 12, 1878 at Shenandoah, Ia. She was 44 years old at the time of her death. For the past 28 years she made her home here. She was married to Carl W. Meeker, June 23, 1901. The first child born to them died in infancy but four others with they father survive. They are Esther, Ralph, Ruth, and Harold. Mrs. Meeker had three sisters, Mrs. Preston Meeker, and Mrs. William Reimcke both of Muscatine and Mrs. George Chapman of Atalissa Iowa, three brothers, Bert Fry of Nichols, Tom Fry of Wapello and Alec of Ainsworth. Mrs. Meeker became a member of the United Brethren church eighteen years ago and had remained a faithful and constant worker in that congregation. The death of Mrs. Meeker broke the ranks of the Truth-seekers class, an organization several years ago. Besides immediate relatives, among those who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Howard Meeker and daughters Gertrude and Dorothy of Cedar Rapids; Edgar Meeker, of Clinton, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Hunter, of Washington, Ia., Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Herrick of Muscatine and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Brookhart of West Liberty.-----Additional information by submitter:Her m/cer was in Muscatine County, Iowa. It said she was married at her Parents home.
Name: MRS. EFFIE A. MEEKER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, December 6, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, October 5, 1977
EFFIE MEEKER----- Mrs. Effie A. Meeker, 87, of Rt. 1, Letts, died at 11:12 p.m. Tuesday at Muscatine General Hospital. Services will be Friday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Cranston Cemetery. A daughter of Millard and Kate Noble Shires, she was born Nov. 11, 1889, in Mercer County, Ill. Her marriage to W. Ernest Meeker took place March 12, 1913, in Muscatine. She lived most of her life around the Cranston area and was a member of the Cranston church. Surviving are her husband; one son, Joseph W., Letts; two daughters, Mrs. Max (Geraldine) Schomberg, Letts, and Mrs. Donald S. (Martha Jean) Nichols, West Liberty; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one sister; Mrs. Glenn (Katha) Robbins, Mt. View, Calif. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and one sister.
Name: FAY W. MEEKER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, December 6, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, September, 1995
Fay Meeker----- COLUMBUS JUNCTION -- Fay W. Meeker, 87, died late Tuesday, Sept. 19, 1995, at his home following an extended illness. Services will be Saturday at the Stacy-Lewis Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Oak Grove Cemetery, rural Cranston. Mr. Meeker was born Sept. 1, 1908, in Radcliff, Ark., to Chester and Bessie Phillips Meeker. He married Florence M. Brookhart on Dec. 3, 1930, in Fort Madison. He had worked as a farm hand in the Letts area his entire adult life. Survivors include his wife, Florence; two daughters, Audrey Kropf of Cranston, and Mrs. Elwood (Beverly) Clark of Muscatine; two sons, Donald Meeker of Letts, and Charles Meeker of Conesville; nine grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, a half-brother and sister, Kenneth Meeker of Cedar Rapids, and Lois Feming of Osceola. Also surviving are special family friends Tommie Jane Lyle and daughter, Stefnee. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Harlan, and a sister. Vivian Van Dyke.----- Submitters' Note: he died Set. 19, 1995.
Name: FLORENCE MEEKER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, December 6, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, January, 1997
Florence Meeker------ CRANSTON -- Florence Meeker, 88, died Thursday, Jan. 9, 1997 at Muscatine General Hospital. Services will be Monday at the Stacy-Lewis Funeral Home, Columbus Junction. Burial will be at the Oak Grove Cemetery, rural Letts. Mrs. Meeker was born Oct. 17, 1908, at Letts, a daughter of Albert and Jessie Gates Brookhart. Her marriage to Fay William Meeker took place on Dec. 3, 1930, in Fort Madison. She had been a homemaker, and had lived her entire life in the area. Survivors include her children, Audrey Kropf of Letts, Mrs. Elwood (Beverly) Clark of Muscatine, Donald Meeker of Letts, and Charles Meeker of Conesville; nine grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mary Hafner of Letts. She was preceded in death by her husband on Sept. 22, 1995, her parents, a son Harlan, and a brother Leo Brookhart.----- Submitters' Note: She died Jan. 9, 1997---- She graduated from Letts Iowa High School in 1926.
Name: GEORGIA MABEL MEEKER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Sunday, February 10, 2002 3:15 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, September, 1972
Georgia Mabel Meeker, 89, of 1119 Mulberry, died at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Muscatine General Hospital after an extended illness. Funeral services will be held Friday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home. Rev. Wesley Snodgrass will officiate. Burial will be in Cranston cemetery. Born Aug. 3, 1892 in Gage county, Neb., she was the daughter of John and Iowa Ellis Page. Her marriage to Harry C. Meeker took place on May 23, 1915 at Anderson, Iowa. Mrs. Meeker was a member of the First Presbyterian Church at the Rose Croix Shrine. She came to the Cranston community in 1914 as a school teacher. She had resided at the Julia Elizabeth Home for the past 10 years. Survivors include two daughters Mrs. Nora Manley Meeker, and Mrs. Robert (Mary) Zoller both of Muscatine; two sisters, Mrs. Charles (Vera) Henderson, Sidney, and Mrs. Harry (Grace) Gleason, Red Oak; also five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and four sisters.
Name: HARLEN FAY MEEKER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Sunday, February 10, 2002 3:15 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, June 7, 1978
Harlen Meeker----- COLUMBUS JUNCTION---- Harlen Fay Meeker, 45, Cranston, died early this morning at the Veteran's hospital, Iowa City, following a brief illness. Services will be held Friday at the Stacy-Lewis Funeral Home, Columbus Junction. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. Harlen Meeker was born Nov. 24, 1932, in Fredonia, Iowa, the son of Fay and Florence Brookhart Meeker. He had been in the Air Force from 1951 to 1955 and had been employed for the past 14 years as a receiving clerk at Carver Pump Co. Survivors include one son, Harlen F. Meeker Jr. at home; his parents of Cranston; two brothers, Donald and Charles both of Letts; and two sisters, Mrs. Audrey Kropf and Mrs. Elwood (Beverly) Clark both of Letts.
Name: HARRIETT GATES MEEKER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, December 6, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, January, 1916
Harriett Gates Meeker was born near Lowell, Wisconsin, April 13, 1849, fell a sleep in the arms of the Loving Savior at Cranston, Iowa, Jan. 8th, 1916, age 66 years, 8 months, 26 days. She came with her parents to Cedar township about the year of 52 and has spent practically all of her life in Muscatine county. She was married to Warren Meeker, March 1, 1866, and had she lived until the coming March she and her husband would have celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary. To this union were born eight children, two of the preceding their mother to the land beyond the blue in their infancy the others are as follows; Carl W. of Ardon, Howard A. of Cedar Rapids, Mary Myrtle of Cranston, W. Edgar of Clinton, George W. of Tabernash, Colorado, and Harry C. of Arden. Besides the children she leaves a loving husband who feels the stress of many years of labor and service resting heavily upon his shoulders, a brother Horatio N. Gates a merchant of Cranston; a half brother Cylas R. Gates of Long Beach, Cal., 15 grandchildren, other relatives and a host of friends to mourn her death. She contracted pneumonia which resisted the untiring efforts of loving hands and medical skill, so with aching hearts and tear-dimmed eyes, she closed her eyes in that last long sleep, with the blessed hope of meeting beyond this veil of tears. She united, with the Bretheren church at Cranston about the year of '70 and while she never made any demonstrations with her religion she was content to serve in the home and do such little Christian duties that fell to her lot to preform. Already her many friends and neighbors know the life she lived so it is sufficient to say she was a kind neighbor, a loving and faithful wife, and noble mother and only heaven can reveal the true worth of her life here on earth.
Name: HARRY CONE MEEKER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Sunday, February 10, 2002 3:15 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, July, 1949
Harry Meeker Dies Suddenly; Rites Tuesday ---------------- Funeral rites for Harry Cone Meeker, 62, whose sudden death occurred at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at his home 407 East Fourth street, will be conducted Tuesday at the First Presbyterian church by Dr. Joseph Kennedy, pastor. Interment will be in the Cranston cemetery. Mr. Meeker who had been custodian at the Muscatine county courthouse for 20 years, was taken suddenly ill with a heart ailment on his way home Saturday night, death occurring a short time later. He was born in Seventy-Six township on Aug. 13, 1886, the son of John Warren and Harriett Gates Meeker. He had resided in the Cranston community before coming to Muscatine 20 years ago. He married Mabel Page on May 23, 1915, at Anderson, Ia. Mr. Meeker was a member of the First Presbyterian church, of Iowa lodge No. 2, A. F. and A. M., was assistant patron of the Order of Eastern Star and watchman of shepherds of the White Shrine of the Masonic Order. He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Rodney Manley, West Liberty, and Mrs. Robert Zoller, Muscatine; one brother Carl W. Meeker, Muscatine; one sister, Miss Myrtle Meeker, Chicago; four grandchildren. His parents, four brothers and one sister preceded him in death. The body is at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral home and will remain there until services.
Name: JOSEPH PRESTON MEEKER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Sunday, February 10, 2002 3:15 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, June, 1948
J. P. Meeker,74, Sies Suddenly; Services Friday----- Joseph Preston Meeker, 74,lifetime resident of Muscatine county died suddenly with a heart attack while he was at work at the Huttig Mfg., Co., 4:15 p.m. Wednesday. His home was at 1114 Oak street. Mr. Meeker was born in Muscatine county on April 6, 1874, the son of Josephus W. and Elizabeth Reichley Meeker. He received his education in Muscatine county and at Letts high school. He was graduated as a pharmacist from the Highland Park college in Des Moines. In 1898 he married Nellie Fry and the couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Jan. 12 of this year. Mr. Meeker was a lifelong member of the First Evangelical United Brethren church and was also a member of the Masonic lodge at Letts. Surviving are his wife, two children, Maurice Meeker, Laramie, Wyo., and Marion Powers, Muscatine; a half brother W. Ernest Meeker, and a half sister Mrs. John Lee, both of Letts. Preceding him in death were his parents, and one sister, Mrs. Oscar Chapman. The body is at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral home and will remain there until Friday when services will be conducted at the First Evangelical and United Brethren church by the pastor, the Rev. J. Arthur Eveland. Interment will be in Memorial Park cemetery.
Name: JOSEPH W. MEEKER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, December 6, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, March 14, 1921
OLD RESIDENT OF MUSCATINE COUNTY, DEAD---- Cranston, Ia., March 14.---Joseph W. Meeker, a lifelong resident of Muscatine county, died suddenly at his home here Saturday of apoplexy. He was 72 years of age and born in Muscatine county, January 17, 1849. Surviving are his wife and four children---J. P. Meeker and Mrs. Maude Chapman of Muscatine, Ernest Meeker of Cranston and Mrs. Hattie Lee of Ardon. One brother, Warren Meeker of Cranston, a sister, Mrs. M. A. Ferris of Portland, Ore., and thirteen grandchildren survive. One son, Willard V., preceded his father in death. Funeral services will be held at the Cranston United Brethren church Tuesday afternoon. Burial will be made in the Cranston cemetery. Joseph was born in 76 Township in Bloomington County after Iowa had been granted statehood in 1846. He lived with his parents and assisted with the farming, especially during his early teens when his brothers were in the military service.-----Additional information by submitter:----- 1880 Census; Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa, Page 460A; W. Joseph MEEKER, Self, 31 born IA, Brick Mason, Fa: OH, Mo: OH; M. Maria MEEKER, Wife, 28 born IA, Keeping House, Fa: KY, Mo: IN; Preston MEEKER, Son, 6 born IA; Maud MEEKER, Dau, 2 born IA; Willard MEEKER, Son, 11 Months born IA.------- He was in the 1900 Seventy Six Township, Muscatine County, Iowa page 229. Joseph W. Meeker 51 born Jan. 1849 in IA, both parents born OH, married 23 years; Maria wife 48 born Oct. 1857 born IA, father born KY, mother born IN she had 4 children and 3 still living; Maud P. daughter 22 born July 1877 in IA; Wilbur Earnest son 13 born May 13, 1887 in IA; Hattie B. daughter 11 born Jan. 1889 in IA; Johnnie R. Chapman nephew 8 born Aug. 1891 in IA and both parents born IA.------ 1920 Cedar Township, Muscatine County, IA; Joseph W. Meeker 70 born IA; Maria M. wife 68 born IA.
Name: JOSEPH W. MEEKER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, December 6, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, May 17, 2004, page 5A
Joseph Meeker----- LETTS, Iowa -- Joseph W. Meeker, 81, rural Letts, died Saturday, May 15, 2004, at Unity Hospital, Muscatine. Services are Thursday, May 20, at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home, 2907 Mulberry Ave. The Rev. Jerry Foote will officiate. Casket bearers are Terry Townsley, Jerry Lamp, Sonny O'Toole, Tim Nichols, Steve Schomberg and Bill Brown. Burial will be at Cranston Cemetery. Mr. Meeker was born March 19, 1923, on the farm in Seventy-Six Township, the son of W. Ernest and Effie Shires Meeker. He attended the Mulford Evangelical Church and was a member of the American Hereford Association. His pride and joy was his herd of registered Hereford Cattle. He lived and farmed in Seventy-Six Township his entire life. Survivors include two sisters, Geraldine Schomberg of Letts and Martha Jean Nichols of West Liberty; two nephews, Steve Schomberg and wife, Janie, of Urbana, Ill., and Tim Nichols and wife, Kristin, of Nichols; three nieces, Judy Carlson and husband, Carl, of Battle Lake, Minn., Nancy Abney and husband, Glenn, of Atlanta, Ga., and Carolyn Probst and husband, Tom, of West Liberty. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Name: MRS. JOSEPH MEEKER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Tuesday, October 26, 2004 2:39 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, May 13, 1931, front page
Mrs. Meeker, 79, Dies Near Letts -------- Had Lived in Muscatine County All Her Life; Funeral to Be Thursday ------------- Mrs. Joseph Meeker, 79, died at the house of her son, Ernest Meeker, near Letts, at 10:15 Tuesday night following a lingering illness. Mrs. Meeker was born in Muscatine county, Oct. 25, 1851, and had spent all her life in the community. She was Maria Rippey before her marriage to Joseph Meeker in 1876. She was a member of the United Brethren church at Cranston. Her husband died 10 years ago. Surviving are three children, Maude Chapman, Muscatine; Ernest of near Letts; and Hattie Lee of Ardon. She was the last of her family. Funeral services will be conducted at the United Brethren church at Cranston Thursday afternoon with burial in the Cranston cemetery.------ Research Source June Welsch
Name: LOVINA MEEKER
Submitted by Mary E. Boyer (of no relation)
Date submitted: April 30, 2008
Source of Obituary: “Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa, (written in ink; 3-22-1962)
Mrs. Lovina MEEKER, 93, who lived at 607 Cedar street until six years ago, died today in Henrothin hospital, Chicago. She had resided with her daughter, Ima, at 1112 North Clark street, Chicago, since leaving Muscatine. --- There will be a graveside service Saturday afternoon at Memorial Park cemetery. The committal service will be held with that of her grandson, Raymond GOODWIN, who died March 16 in California. --- The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry WAGNER, Mrs. MEEKER was born here Aug. 14, 1868. She was a member of the Gold Star Mothers and the auxiliaries of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Her son, Guy, was killed and buried in France during World War I. --- Surviving her are the daughter and two grandsons, Ronald and Richard GOODWIN, living in California.
Name: MAURICE W. MEEKER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Sunday, February 10, 2002 3:15 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, September, 1955
Maurice Meeker, Former Resident, Dies at Laramie --------------- Maurice W. Meeker, 56, a former resident of Muscatine, died at 4 a.m. today at Laramie, Wyo. Mr. Meeker, who left Muscatine about ten years ago, died at his home 209 Clark street in Laramie after a short illness. The son of Joseph p. and Nellie Fry Meeker, he was born Feb. 4, 1899 at Des Moines. He married Muriel Vanatta Nov. 12, 1919 at Muscatine. Mr. Meeker was a member of the Moose lodge at Laramie, Wyo. A veteran of World War One. He had been employed as a letter carrier. Surviving is his wife and one sister, Mrs. Edward Powers, Laramie. Services will be held in Laramie on Wednesday following which the body will be sent to Muscatine. The Geo. M. Wittich Funeral home will be in charge of services in Muscatine, which are pending.
Name: MISS M. MYRTLE MEEKER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Sunday, February 10, 2002 3:15 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, June, 1974
Miss Myrtle Meeker---- Miss M. Myrtle Meeker, 96, died at Hershey Convalescent Home Sunday morning. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at the Fairbanks-Lamb chapel. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Wesley Snodgrass. Burial will be in Cranston cemetery. Miss Meeker was born Aug. 12, 1877, in Seventy-six township, the daughter of John W. and Harriet Gates Meeker. There are no immediate survivors. She was preceded in death by her parents, six brothers and one sister.
Name: MRS. MURIEL V. MEEKER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Sunday, February 10, 2002 3:15 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, January, 1975
Mrs. Muriel Meeker----- Funeral services for Mrs. Muriel V. Meeker, 75, 1208 Orange St., will be held Wednesday at the Riley Funeral Home. The Rev. Herbert R. Gotaas will officiate and burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Meeker died at 3:20 p.m. Monday at Muscatine General Hospital following a lengthy illness. She was born Jan. 3, 1900 in Muscatine the daughter of Howard and Hattie M. Hintermeister Vanatta. Muriel Vanatta married Maurice W. Meeker March 12, 1919 at Muscatine. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church. There are no immediate survivors. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1955.
Name: MRS. NELLIE FRY MEEKER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, December 6, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, June 27, 1949
Heart Ailment Proves Fatal To Mrs. Meeker, 77--------- Mrs. Nellie Fry Meeker, 77, died at her home, 710 Colver street, at 9:30 a.m. Sunday after a short illness with a heart ailment. The daughter of Cyrus and Margaret Brookhart Fry, she was born in Muscatine county on July 10, 1871. Her marriage to Joseph P. Meeker took place on Jan. 12, 1898, at Letts. Mrs. Meeker was a member of the Evangelical United Brethren church. Surviving are one son, Maurice Meeker, of Laramie, Wyo., one daughter, Mrs. Edward Powers, Muscatine; two brothers, Albert Fry of Nichols, and Thomas Fry of Wapello; two sisters, Mrs. George Chapman of Rock Island, Ill., and Mrs. Walter Viner of Muscatine. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two sisters and one brother. The body is at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral home. Funeral rites will be conducted Wednesday at the First Evangelical United Brethren church by the Rev. J. Arthur Eveland pastor. Burial will be at Memorial Park cemetery in Muscatine Iowa.------ Submitters' Note: her given name was Ivanilla.
Name: NELSON F. MEEKER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, December 6, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, May, 1953
Nelson Meeker Called In Death At Mt. Vernon ---------- Nelson F. Meeker, 85, a former Muscatine county resident, died Tuesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Millie Strange, Mt. Vernon, following an extended illness. Born Jan. 18, 1868, in Muscatine county, he was the son of Thomas and Annabelle Collins Meeker. He married Nettie Brunette Coder Dec. 4, 1889, in Muscatine. Mr. Meeker spent the greater part of his life in Muscatine and Louisa counties, his home being at Fredonia until his wife's death in 1947, when he went to make his home with his daughter in Mt. Vernon. He was of the United Brethren faith. Surviving are a son, Chester Meeker, Marshalltown, a daughter, Mrs. Millie Strange of Mt. Vernon; five grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, a son and a daughter. Baxter's mortuary of Mt. Vernon is in charge of the services. The body will be brought to the Cranston United Brethren church Thursday and services will be held at the Cranston churchThursday. Burial will be in the Cranston cemetery.-----Additional information by submitter:---- Note: he died May 19, 1953.---- 1930 District 5 page 2 Fredonia, Concord Township, Louisa County, IA; Nelson F. Meeker 62 born IA; Nettie wife 61 born IA; Faye g/daughter 21 born Arkansas this is a mistake Fay was a g/son.
Name: MRS. NELSON MEEKER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, December 6, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, October, 1947
Mrs. Meeker, 78, Death Occurs at Fredonia Home------ Columbus Junction --- Mrs. Nelson Meeker, age 78, a resident of Fredonia since 1928, died at her home about 9:30 p.m. Saturday, following a long illness. She was formerly Miss Mary Coder and was born near Cranston, Oct. 28, 1868, a daughter of John and Eliza Jane Fry Coder. She was married to Nelson Meeker Dec. 4, 1889. Surviving are the husband; a daughter, Mrs. F. M. Strange of Ferguson,, Iowa; a son, Chester Meeker, Marshalltown, five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; two brothers Chester M. Coder, of Letts and William Coder, Ottumwa and a sister, Mrs. John Welsch, Moline Ill. Funeral services will be held Tuesday in the Fredonia Methodist church. The Rev. J. B. Pooley, pastor, will officiate and burial will be in the Cranston cemetery. Mrs. Meeker was a member of the Letts Methodist church a number of years. The Richie funeral home is in charge of arrangements.----- Submitters' Note: She died Oct. 19, 1947 and she was called Nettie.
Name: WARREN MEEKER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Sunday, February 10, 2002 3:15 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, October 22, 1926
WARREN MEEKER, DIED THURSDAY -------------- WAS PIONEER RESIDENT OF CRANSTON AND VICINITY----- Held Distinction of Being Only Civil War Veteran in That Neighborhood---- Funeral Saturday.----- Cranston, Ia., Oct. 22 --- Warren Meeker, 86, pioneer resident of this vicinity, died at 6 o'clock Thursday night in Hershey hospital, Muscatine, following an illness of five weeks. Death was due to intestinal flu and complications. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Shaffer from the Cranston U. B. church Saturday afternoon. Burial will be in Cranston cemetery. Born near Dayton, O., July 7, 1840, he came to Iowa with his parents, to Iowa four years later, settling near Cranston. At the outbreak of the Cival war Mr. Meeker enlisted with Company A, Eleventh Iowa regiment, serving throughout the war. On March 1, 1866, he was married to Miss Harriet Gates, who died in 1916. Following his marriage Mr. and Mrs. Meeker moved to a farm west of Cranston, where they lived until her death. Mr. Meeker held the distinction of being the only Cival war Veteran in the Cranston neighborhood and he was the last of five brothers. Surviving are six children Carl of near Nichols; Howard of Cedar Rapids; Edgar of Clinton; George of Denver, and Miss Myrtle of Chicago, and 16 grandchildren.--- Note from June Welsch---he died Oct. 21, 1926.
Name: W. EDGAR MEEKER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, December 6, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, January, 1936
W. E. Meeker of Clinton Called ----------- Former Resident of Seventy-Six Township Succumbs at home --------- W. Edgar Meeker, a former resident of Muscatine county who was born and raised in Seventy-Six township, died Wednesday morning at his home in Clinton after a short illness, relatives here have been informed. Mr. Meeker was born March 15, 1879, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Meeker. He continued to make his home in Seventy-Six township until 1906 when he moved to Clinton. He was employed as a railroad engineer on the Nortwestern railroad. He married Fern Nichols, of Washington, Ia., in 1902. Surviving are his wife, one daughter, Martha Mae; three brothers, Harry of Muscatine, Carl of Lone Tree, and Howard of Cedar Rapids; and one sister, Miss Myrtle Meeker, of Chicago. One brother, George, died in Denver several years ago. Funeral services will be conducted in Clinton Saturday morning, following which the body will be brought here for short services at the Cranston church, Saturday. Burial will be made in the Cranston cemetery.----- Submitters' Note: Mr. Meeker name was Warren Edgar Meeker and he died Jan. 29, 1936.
Name: EDWARD ALBERT MEERDINK
Submitted by Mary E. Boyer (of no relation)
Date submitted: April 30, 2008
Source of Obituary: “Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; Mar 30, 56)
Edward Albert MEERDINK, 57, operator of the Sky Nook restaurant, died of a heart ailment today at his home in Fruitland township. The body was removed to the Geo. M.Wittich Fuenral Home, where services are planned for Monday. --- Mr. MEERDINK was born April 1, 1898, in Muscatine, the son of Benjamin and Georgia STILES-MEERDINK. His marriage to Adelia BARNARD took place here on March 3, 1920. Mr. MEERDINK was a life resident of this community and had operated the Sky Nook restaurant for the past nine years. --- In addition to his wife he is survived by one son, Edward B. MEERDINK; a daughter, Mrs. William EMLET; one brother, Paul MEERDINK; and one sister, Mrs. John SCHREIBER, all of Muscatine; five grandchildren, one half-brother and two half-sisters. Preceding him in death were his parents, three half-sisters and three half-brothers. -------------(written in pencil; 1956 April 4) ----------- Services for Edward A. MEERDINK were held Monday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral home. The Rev. William Kettlitz, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, officiated. Serving as flower attendants were Mrs. Ray Diercks, Mrs. Louis Smith, Mrs. Floyd Erwin, Mrs. Carl Phillips, Mrs. Wilbur Dale and Flora Diercks. Pallbearers included Ralph MEERDINK William Hermann, Ray Diercks, Wilbur Dale, George Schmidt and Lyle Brockway. Burial was at Memorial Park cemetery.
Name: EMMA MEERDINK
Submitted by Mary E. Boyer (of no relation)
Date submitted: April 30, 2008
Source of Obituary: “Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; July 23, 1955)
Mrs. Emma MEERDINK, 69, 416 West Third street, died at the Muscatine County hospital today. Mrs. MEERDINK was born June 28, 1886, and had lived nearly all of her life here. She was the former Miss Emma LOOSE. She was married in Muscatine to William MEERDINK. He preceded her in death about 20 years ago. --- Surviving are two sons, Ralph MEERDINK of Muscatine and Earl MEERDINK of Denver, Colo.; three sisters, Mrs. Minnie KLEIST and Mrs. Bertha STEIN, both of Muscatine, and Mrs. Lena ALDERMAN, Davenport; and seven grandchildren. The body was removed to the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral home where funeral arrangements are pending. ----------------(written in ink; 25 July 55) ---------- Services for Mrs. Emma MEERDINK were held this afternoon at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral home. The Rev. A. D. Steffenson was in charge. Casket bearers were Harold Heiland, Gilbert Brown, Edward Metz, Warren Tutt, Art Steinbaugh and Richard Swick. Interment was in the Greenwood cemetery.
Name: MRS. JANE MEERDINK
Submitted by: Denise for someone else
Date Submitted: June 08, 2001
Source of Obituary: "THE OLD SETTLERS BOOK", At the Musser Library in Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, February 17, 1897
AN OCTOGENARIAN GONE.----The venerable Mrs. Jane Meerdink, relict of the late G. J. Meerdink, departed this life yesterday morning at her home No. 600 West Seventh street, at the ripe old age of 83 years. Deceased was a native of the Netherlands, coming from Holland to America in the year 1846, locating near Rochester, N.Y., and after living there for three years came to Muscatine, this place having been her home for the past 48 years. The immediate cause of Mrs. Meerdink's death was dropsy, which confined her to the sick room for ten days, though she had been in failing health for the past year. Her departure is mourned by five sons and one daughter, J. H., Mrs. H. J. Hyink, William and Albert, of this city, Benjamin, of Sweetland township, and C. J., of Des Moines. The funeral announcement awaits the coming of absent relatives.
Name: HERMAN MEHLIS
Submitted by Mary E. Boyer (of no relation)
Date submitted: April 30, 2008
Source of Obituary: Funeral Card
In Memory of Herman MEHLIS, born November 11, 1896 and died June 12, 1991. Son of John and Adele VonHOLT-MEHLIS. Married to Emma DIECKMAN on February 4, 1922. Services were Saturday at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home, Muscatine. Pastor Dan Schoepf of the Calvary Baptist Church officiated. Pallbearers were Douglas Jarvis, Craig Jarvis, Jim Jarvis, Stephen MEHLIS, John H. Wiese and John B. Wiese. Interment was in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Name: ELDRED A. "SMOKEY" MEIER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Tuesday, August 30, 2005 1:37 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, August 12, 2005
Eldred 'Smokey' Meier----- TIPTON, Iowa - Eldred A. "Smokey" Meier, 78, Tipton, died Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2005, at Simpson Memorial Home, West Liberty. The Rev. Bill Andersen will officiate the services. Musical selections will be provided by organist, Kathy Luethye. Casket bearers are Jerry Poor, Jim Hull, Tim Hull, Jamie Hull, Craig Poor and Russ Huesmann. Burial will be at the Durant Cemetery, Durant. Mr. Meier was born March 28, 1927, in Cedar County, the son of Albin and Mabel Paulsen Meier. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict He drove truck for the Iowa DOT for 35 years, retiring in 1988. He was a member of the Tipton Veterans of Foreign Wars. He enjoyed horses, rodeos, country music and his pipe. Survivors include three daughters, Brenda Poor and husband Jerry and Cindy Hull and husband Jim, all of Moscow, and Karen Cole of Wilton; two sisters, Arline Kappler and husband Robert of Davenport and Delores Huesmann and husband Rudy of Wilton; a sister-in-law, Dorothy Meier of Bettendorf; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Delmar Meier; and a son-in-law, Bill Cole. -------Submitters' Note: No Relation
Name: ELIZABETH MEIER
Submitted by Mary E. Boyer (of no relation)
Date submitted: April 30, 2008
Source of Obituary: “Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; Nov 18 - 50)
Mrs. Elizabeth KOSPER (should be KASPER) MEIER, 81, a native of Muscatine, died today at her home, 10 River View place, Davenport. --- The daughter of Frank and Sophia KASPER, she was born March 11, 1869, in Muscatine and was reared here, receiving her education at St. Mary’s Catholic school. She went to Davenport in 1893 and had resided there since that time. She was married to George H. MEIER June 9, 1898, at Davenport by the Rev. Father Flannery of St. Anthony’s church. --- Survivors include her husband; one daughter, Dorothy E. CARLSON of Redwood, Calif.; four sisters, Mrs. C. S. HARPER, rural route 5, Muscatine, Mrs. Katherine SCHOO of Davenport, Mrs. Mary BISHOP and Mrs. Nettie KASPER, Both of Muscatine; and one brother, Joseph KASPER, also of Muscatine. --- Funeral services, to be held in the Sacred Heart Cathedral, have not yet been arranged. Burial will be in Oakdale cemetery in Davenport.------------------- (written in ink; 18 Nov 1950)---- Last rites for Mrs. Elizabeth KASPER-MEIER were held Tuesday at the Runge chapel and at 9 a.m. in Sacred Heart cathedral in Davenport. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Martin Cone celebrated a requiem high mass. The Rev. E. C. Greer officiated at committal services in Oakdale mausoleum. Pallbearers were William T. Ransom, J. B. Zoeckler, Kenneth SCHOO, Frank and Hershel HARPER and William J. Rissman.
Name: REV. GEORGE MEIER
Submitted by Mary E. Boyer (of no relation)
Date submitted: April 30, 2008
Source of Obituary: “Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa, Newspaper Date Unknown
The Rev. George MEIER , 82, former pastor of Zion Lutheran church here, died at his home in Villa Park, Ill., Friday, according to word received here. --- The Rev. Mr. MEIER was pastor here from 1896 to 1910 when he was succeeded by the Rev. John Haefner, the present pastor. From Muscatine he went to Metropolis, Ill., his former congregation. His last field was at Cissna Park, near Chicago. --- Surviving are his widow and three daughters, one son having preceded him in death. --- Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at Forest Park, Ill. The Rev. John Haefner of the local church left this morning to attend the services.
Name: JOHANNA MEIER
Submitted by: June Welsch (of no relation)
Date Submitted: August 31, 2009
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday May 2, 1917
AGED WOMAN PASSES AWAY HERE TODAY - After an illness of more than two years, during the greater part of which she was confined to her bed, Mrs. Johanna Meier aged 98 years of age, an inmate of the Old Ladies home passed away this morning. --- Mrs. Meier came to the home about six years ago from Talmadga, Nebraska where she formerly resided. Mrs. Johanna Meier was born in Germany in 1819 and died May 2, 1917 aged 98 years. She came to this country when about twenty years of age. She was united In marriage with John Meier and to this union ten children were born. Only a son, Adolph of Talmadga, Nebraska, survives. --- Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon from the home. The Rev. H. Reinemund will officiate. Interment will be made In the Old Ladies Home cemetery. -------------------- Muscatine Journal Thursday May 3, 1917 -------------Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Johanna Meier, who died at the age of 98 at the Germany Lutheran Orphans and Old People Home yesterday, were conducted this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Home though Rev. H. Reinemund. The pallbearers wore inmates of the Home Interment was made In the cemetery of the intuition.
Names: MRS. AMANDA MELTON
Submitted by: Webmaster for Bob Drennan
Date Submitted: May 14, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, November 23, 1936, front page
MRS. MELTON, 79, LONGTIME LOCAL RESIDENT CALLED---- Mrs. Amanda Melton, 79, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mayme Griffith, at 1320 Grand avenue, with whom she resided, at 8 p.m. Sunday following a stroke suffered four weeks ago. She had been a resident of Muscatine for 35 years, formerly living in Illinois. She was married to John Melton Oct. 8, 1874, at Carthage, Ill. He preceded her in death. She was a member of the Presbyterian church. Surviving are the following children: Mrs. Griffith, of Muscatine; J. E. Melton of Bismarck, N. D.; George Melton of Waterloo; and Mary Harper of Port Wing, Wis. Twelve grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren also survived. Funeral rites will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the home with Dr. David I. Berger, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, officiating. Burial will be made in Greenwood cemetery. The body was taken from the Meyers Funeral home to the residence this afternoon.------ “THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE”, Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, November 25, 1936, page 10----- MRS. MELTON FUNERAL SERVICE CONDUCTED----- Funeral services for Mrs. Amanda Melton, 79, who died Sunday night, were conducted at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mayme Griffith, 1320 Grand avenue. Pallbearers were nephews of the deceased. Dr. David I. Berger, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, officiated. Burial was made in Greenwood cemetery. The Meyers funeral home was in charge.
Names: CHARLES H. MELTON
Submitted by: Webmaster for Bob Drennan
Date Submitted: March 11, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, April 12, 1935, page 7
MELTON SERVICE to BE SATURDAY----- Rites Scheduled for Muscatine County Man Who Died Early Thursday.---- Last rites for Charles H. Melton, rural route No. 6, will be conducted Saturday at the home of his niece Mrs. William Meyer, 511 Evans street, by the Rev. Tom Foglesong, pastor of the First Christian church. Interment will be in the Island cemetery. Mr. Melton's death occurred at Hershey hospital at 3:05 a.m., Thursday after an operation. He was born at Plymouth, Ill., on Sept. 1, 1877, the son of John and Amanda Davis Melton. He spent his boyhood at Plymouth and in 1901 came to Muscatine. His marriage to Elizabeth Brewer occurred at Linneus, Mo., on Dec. 31, 1901. Surviving are the widow; one son, Homer Edmund Melton, Guttenberg, Ia.; his mother, Mrs. Amanda Melton, Muscatine; two brothers, Jesse Melton, Bismark, N. D., and George Melton, Waterloo; two sisters, Mrs. Ben Griffith, Muscatine, and Mrs. Fred Harper, Port Wing, Wis. One son, Milo Melton, died in October of 1932.-----"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, April 13, 1935, page 3---- CHARLES H. MELTON RITES CONDUCTED---- Final rites for Charles H. Melton, rural route No. 6, were conducted from the home of his niece, Mrs. William Meyer, 511 Evans street, this afternoon at 1:30 by the Rev. Tom Foglesong, pastor of the First Christian church. Pallbearers were Richard Walters, Herman Rode, Lee Allen, J. Korschott, Gene Cross, Harry Kemp and Grant Elliot.
Names: JOHN MELTON
Submitted by: Webmaster for Bob Drennan
Date Submitted: March 11, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, April 28, 1924, page 5
OBITUARY--- John Melton.--- John Melton, well known resident of this city, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ben Griffith, 411 Munn street, at 2:30 this morning, after a few weeks' illness of pneumonia and pleurisy. He was a patient at Hershey hospital several days, but was removed to the Griffith home about two weeks ago. Mr. Melton was born in Plymouth, Ill., July 4, 1852. He married Miss Sarah A. Davis, Oct. 8, 1874. Seven children were born to them. His wife, five children, Charles H. Melton of Fruitland; Jesse E. Melton of Bismarck, N. D.; Mrs. Ben Griffith of this city; Mrs. Mary Harper of Brule, Wis., and George S. Melton of Fort Snelling, Minn.; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild, survive. Early in life Mr. Melton became a member of the Baptist church and later joined the Presbyterian church. Funeral services will be conducted from the First Presbyterian church at 4 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, with the Rev. J. B. Rendall, pastor, assisted by the Rev. W. H. Rogers of the First Baptist church, in charge. Burial wil be in Greenwood cemetery.
Names: MRS. SARAH MELTON
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: March 11, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, April 27, 1933, page 12
MELTON SERVICE to BE SATURDAY----Rev. Schwartz Will Conduct Rites at Fairbanks Home for Funerals.---Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Melton, 77, whose death occurred at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at 215 West Seventh street, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Fairbanks Home for Funerals by the Rev. V. L. Shontz, pastor of the Baptist church. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery. Mrs. Melton was born Aug. 1, 1855, at Madison, Ind., the daughter of Joseph A. and Mary A. Morgan Sherman. She was married to Albert Melton Sept. 26, 1872, at Madison. He died in September, 1911, and was a Civil war veteran. Surviving are four children, Mrs. William Hitchcock, Muscatine, Mrs. Edgar Ryker and Mrs. Hubert Ryker, both of Madison, and Rufus Melton, Mt. Pleasant; one brother, David Sherman, Madison; three grandchildren.
Name: MRS. GEORGE MENTINK
Submitted by Mary E. Boyer (of no relation)
Date submitted: April 30, 2008
Source of Obituary: “Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa, (written in ink; 6 Sept. 1955)
Funeral services were held today at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home for Mrs. George MENTINK, 73, whose death occurred Sunday at Muscatine County hospital. The Rev. Max Allen officiated. Flower attendants were Rosalee CURTIS, Jacqueline BLAKE, Mrs. Richard CURTIS and Mrs. Raymond Westerfelt, Gilbert and LaMoyne LAWRENCE and Richard, Robert and Raymond CURTIS. Interment was at Greenwood cemetery. --- Mrs. MENTINK was born March 8, 1882, in Muscatine county, the daughter of William and Emilie AITKEN-LAWRENCE. Her first marriage was to Warren FOWLER. She was married to George W. MENTINK on Nov. 25, 1943, in Muscatine. Mrs. MENTINK was a member of United Brethren church of Letts and was president of the Muscatine tent of the Daughters of Union Veterans. --- Surviving are her husband, George W. MENTINK; four daughters, Mrs. Leona CURTIS and Mrs. George WAGNER of Muscatine and Mrs. Leo BLAKE and Mrs. Carl HINES of Letts; four step-daughters, Mrs. Fred FREDERICK, Mrs. Arthur MAHLER and Mrs. George BARON Of Muscatine and Mrs. Ed HARMSEN of Moscow; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. --- Preceding her in death were her first husband, one son, six brothers and sisters, seven half-brothers and sisters, one grandchild and one great-grandchild.
Name: DANIEL D. MERCER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Saturday, January 8, 2005
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, December 28, 2004, page 5A
Daniel Mercer----- FREEPORT, Ill. -- Daniel D. Mercer, 70, Freeport, formerly of Muscatine, died Saturday, Dec. 25, 2004, at his home. The Rev. Jake Ritzema will officiate the services. Casket bearers are Stephen Manus, Kendrick Manus, Richard Drawbaugh, Brian McKillip, Steve Harney and Mark Mercer. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery with full military rites by the combined units of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1565 and the American Legion Post 27. Mr. Mercer was born April 19, 1934, in Muscatine, the son of Frank B. and LuDella Ellison Mercer. He married Judy Dillon Dec. 23, 1956, in Muscatine. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving from 1956-59. He worked for Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. He was a member of German Valley Christian Reform Church, German Valley, Ill., and a member of the NRA. He enjoyed guns, hunting, sharp shooting, golfing, his family and especially his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife; a son, Daniel Dean Mercer Jr. and wife, Tracy, of Indianola; two daughters, Jennifer Manus and husband, Kerry, of Freeport and Jill Lust-Green and husband, Matt, of Des Moines; seven grandchildren, Stephen Manus, Kendrick Manus, Alissa Mercer, Jai Lust, Mikayla Manus, Teagan Manus and Eliot Manus; four brothers, Richard Kidd Jr. and wife, Louise, of Naples, Fla., Frankie L. Drawbaugh, Lewis D. Mercer and Gary L. Mercer, all of Muscatine; and a sister, Anne M. Harney of Coralville. He was preceded in death by his parents, five half-brothers and one half-sister. ----Submitters' Note: I'm no relation
Name: THOMAS B. MEREDITH
Submitted by Mary E. Boyer (of no relation)
Date submitted: April 30, 2008
Source of Obituary: “Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; Jan 2, 1952)
Thomas B. MEREDITH, 72, died suddenly of a heart attack Tuesday at his home, 309 West Fifth street. --- The son of Thomas B. and Mary M. BOWMAN-MEREDITH, he was born Sept. 4, 1879 in Keokuk count, but had been a resident of Muscatine for several years. He married Rose BOKENKAMP Nov. 1, 1919 and Hannah MEREDITH Oct. 11, 1944. --- The secretary of the Wagner Cigar Company, he was a member of Wyoming lodge No. 76, Knights of Pythias. --- Survivors include his second wife and two sisters, Mrs. Eva MILLER and Mrs. Etta TERRELL, both of Ollie. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, three brothers and one sister. Funeral services will be held Saturday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral home with the Rev. Fred Ferris, pastor of the First Baptist church, in charge. Burial will be at Memorial Park cemetery.
Name: MRS. DELLA (SHAFNIT) MERRILL
Submitted by: Norma Rogers for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: Sunday, October 24, 2004 12:11 PM
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, December 20, 1911, page 2
DELLA SHAFNIT------ FORMER WELL KNOWN RESIDENT IS DEAD ------------ MRS. DELLA SHAFNIT MERRILL SUCCUMBS AT KANSAS CITY ------------ Fred Shafnit, Brother, at Bedside of Stricken Woman as She Expires--- Message Received ------------ Mrs. Della Shafnit Merrill, 43 years old, a native of Muscatine, died at her home in Kansas City, Mo., yesterday afternoon, according to a telegram received in this city from Fred Shafnit, clerk at the Grand Hotel, who was at the bedside of his sister as she expired, having left for Kansas City immediately upon being apprised of her dangerous illness. The only daughter of Conductor Jacob Shafnit, one of the best known railroad men in this section of the state, having had charge of the Wilton accommodation train for many years. Mrs. Merrill spent the early days of her youth in Muscatine. Her early education was received in this city. She had many friends in this city, who will receive the sad intelligence of her demise with sorrow. Her husband Charles Merrill, preceded her in death about a year ago. He was a prominent and wealthy lumberman of Kansas City. Their union was a particularly happy one and was graced by a son, Orlando, now nine years of age. The death of her husband was a crushing blow and gradual decline in health followed. The immediate surviving relatives are her son, Orlando Merrill, her father, Jacob Shafnit, of Kansas City, and brother Fred Shafnit, of Muscatine.
Name: DR. SAMUEL MERRY
Submitted by: Someone else for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: Thursday, April 28, 2005 8:38PM
Source of Obituary: "ST. LOUIS REPUBLICAN", St. Louis, Missouri, February, 1860
Passing Away:----- A dispatch from Muscatine, Iowa, of yesterday's date announces the death, the evening of the previous day, of Dr. Samual Merry, in the seventy third year of his age, having been born the 2nd day of September 1787. The name of Dr. Merry will recall to the recollection of many of our old citizens one of the best physicians of the time in which he lived with us. He resided in St. Louis many years, and enjoyed the confidence of every one. In his professional character, his practice was only limited by his ability to serve those who sought his services. Dr. Merry was known, also, to some extent, as a public man. He was a warm politician- was appointed Receiver of Public Moneys for the District of St. Louis, which office he held for several years, and was also a member of the State Senate. Retiring from the active practice of his profession, a good many years since he removed to one of the most delightful farms in Iowa- a country then sparsely inhabited- and there ended his days.
Name: FRED MESCH
Submitted by: June Welsch (of no relation)
Date Submitted: September 6, 2009
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, January 4, 1937
Fred Mesch 83, died today at the Lutheran Homes, where he had resided for the past nine years. He had been paralyzed and confined to his bed for three years, suffering another light stroke in October. --- Mr. Mesch was born in August, 1853, in Germany, and came to America more than 40 years ago. He never married. The George Wittich Funeral Home is in charge of service which will be conducted at Wednesday at the Lutheran homes chapel, with burial in the cemetery there. The Rev. William Klein, superintendent of the homes will officiate. ----------------- Muscatine Journal Wed. Jan. 6, 1937 ----------- Funeral services for Fred Mesch, a resident of the Lutheran Homes who died Monday morning, were conducted at today at the Homes chapel. The Rev. William Klein, superintendent, officiated. Burial was in the cemetery of the institution.
Name: MARIE K. MESSINGER
Submitted by Mary E. Boyer (of no relation)
Date submitted: April 30, 2008
Source of Obituary: Funeral Card
In Loving Memory of Marie K. MESSINGER born October 24, 1911 and died May 31, 1999. Daughter of Ferdinand and Kathryn KLEIN-HARDER. Mother to Patricia, LInda and Richard. Services were Thursday at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Ahlstrom, officiating Pallbearers were Robert Jones, Mark Frye, William McCracken, Kenneth Mehaffey, Rick Adams, Marvin Kruse. Interment was made in Greenwood Cemetery
Name: JAMES METCALF
Submitted by: Gary James
Date Submitted: May 23, 2001 8:57 AM
Source of Obituary: "WEEKLY ENTERPRISE", West Liberty, Iowa, Thursday, November 13, 1879
James Metcalf, who died at his residence on Seventh street Monday morning was buried Tuesday. The funeral services were conducted in the Masonic order.------ Resolution of Respect.-------- Whereas, Our brother, James Metcalf, has been removed by death from our midst, and has passed through the veil to that undiscovered country from whose bourne no traveler returns: Resolved, By the officers and brethren of Mt. Calvary Lodge, No. 95, A.F. & A.m., that in the deth of our brother we feel that society, the Lodge, and his family have met with a severe loss; that we, as a Lodge, extend the hand of fraternal sympathy to the family and friends of our deceased brother; Resolved, That the above be spread upon the minutes of the Lodge, and a copy be given to the widow of our brother, and also a copy furnished for publication in the West Liberty Enterprise.
Name: JAMES IRWIN METCALFE
Submitted by a Volunteer
Date Submitted: July 18, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, January 13, 1931, page 12
DEATH CLAIMS NICHOLS MAN--James Irwin Metcalfe, aged 50, and a life long resident of this community, died at his home south of Nichols this morning. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. He was born north of Nichols, Sept. 17, 1881. On Sept. 24, 1908 he was married to Miss Martha Smith, who survives with the following children: Mrs. Eloise Ziebarth of Davenport, Alberta, Edna May, Genevieve, Alice, Irwin Jr., and LeRoy Metcalfe, all at home. He is also survived by three sisters, Mrs. Elsie Connelly of Columbia, Mo.; Mrs. A. B. Gould of York, Neb., and Mrs. Walter Mindus of West Liberty, and a brother, E. L. Metcalfe of Missoulia, Mont. Mr. Metcalfe was a member of the Baptist church.
Name: HELEN MARIE MARTIN - METZ
Submitted by: Al Harker
Date Submitted: Tuesday, May 10, 2005 9:08 AM
Source of Obituary: "Quad-City Times", Davenport, Iowa, May 23, 2004
Helen Marie Martin - Metz, 84, of Muscatine, Iowa, died Saturday, May 22, 2004, at Bickford Cottage where she had been residing. Services will be Tuesday, May 25, 2004, at Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. Rev. Cathy Whitlatch of the Columbus Junction United Methodist Church will officiate. Visitation will be a half hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Muscatine County Humane Society. Helen was born Feb. 29, 1920, in Muscatine, the oldest daughter of Raymond F. and Ethel P. Holliday Martin. She married Edmond D. Metz on Feb. 28, 1947, in Muscatine. She graduated from Muscatine High School in 1938. She served in the U.S. Navy as a WAVE for 2 and a half years, during World War II. Her training was at Hunter College, New York, and she was stationed at the Naval Air Station in Ottumwa. She was a life member of the VFW Auxiliary, belonging over 50 years. She was also a member of the Columbus Junction United Methodist Church. Helen worked at HON Company for 15 years, and then retired to be a housewife. She loved all animals, especially Chihuahuas. She enjoyed walking and exercise classes, collecting Hummel's and Beanie Babies. Survivors include a brother-in-law, Lyndon Fisher, of Richmond, Va.; a niece, Debby Jean Fuller and husband, David, of Midlothian, Va.; nephews, Lyndon Michael Fisher, Randy M. Fisher, both of Mechanicsville, Va., and David L. Metz, of Muscatine; a great-niece, Kasey Ray Perry; great great-nephews, Mathew D. Groves and Douglas C. Mayo, of Chesterfield, Va.; and also Sylvia Chatterton-Blaesing, of Muscatine, considered as an "adopted-daughter". Helen was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Raymond George Martin, a sister, Jean Martin Fisher, and her husband, Edmond Metz.
Name: MRS. LENA METZENTINE
Submitted by: Webmaster for Franki Loring
Date Submitted: December 26, 2000
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, January 22, 1968, page 12, No. 18
MRS. LENA METZENTINE----Mrs. Lena Metzentine, 80, 913 Newell Ave., died at 1:15 a.m. Sunday at the Muscatine General Hospital, after a short illness. The former Lena Boldt was born January 13, 1888, in Muscatine. The daughter of William J. and Wilhelmina Toussaint Boldt. She was a life resident of Muscatine. She was married December 8, 1909, in Muscatine, to William Metzentine. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, the Ladies Aid of the Church, and the Royal Neighbors. She was preceded in death by her husband, seven brothers and sister. She is survived by a brother, Albert Boldt of Muscatine; a sister, Mrs. Elsie Fuller, Muscatine; and a number of nieces and nephews. The body was at the Ralph J. Wittich funeral home. The Rev. Fred Bovce, pastor of the Zion Lutheran Church will officiate the services. Interment will be at Greenwood cemetery.
Name: WILLIAM METZENTINE
Submitted by: Webmaster for Franki Loring
Date Submitted: December 26, 2000
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL AND NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, August 8, 1955, page 5, No. 185
W. METZENTINE, FORMER FACTORY OPERATOR, DIES-----William Metzentine, 71, of 913 Newell avenue, who had formerly operated a button factory here, died at his home at 4:15 a.m. today of a heart attack after a short illness. He was born December 2, 1883 at Rock Island, being a son of Albert and Elizabeth Timmersman Metzentine. He had been a resident of Muscatine for a number of years. He married Lena Boldt, at Muscatine December 8, 1909. Mr. Metzentine was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, a brother, Henry Metzentine, living in the state of Washington; two half-brothers, John White of Muscatine and Harry White of Columbus Junction; a sister, Katherine Hawker of West Liberty; and a half-sister, Edna Fordham of Muscatine. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be conducted at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home by the Rev. Everett Hageman of Zion Lutheran Church. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery.
Name: ANITA (Mrs. J. T. ) MEYER
Submitted by Mary E. Boyer (of no relation)
Date submitted: April 30, 2008
Source of Obituary: “Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; April 1, 1950)
Funeral services were held Friday at La Moille, Ill., for Mrs. J. T. MEYER, the former Anita HAEFNER of Muscatine, whose death occurred Tuesday evening of a heart ailment. A group of Muscatine friends attended. --- Mrs. MEYER was born July 18, 1902, at Ottumwa, the daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. John HAEFNER. Her father, former pastor of the Zion Lutheran church, died a number of years ago. She attended Zion Lutheran school and was graduated from Muscatine high school, and after attending a university was employed at the public library in Muscatine from 1920 to 1928. She was married to Mr. MEYER on June 11, 1930, in Muscatine, and since then had made her home at La Moille. --- Survivors include her husband and two sons, all of La Moille; her mother, who now resides at Waverly, Ia; two sisters, Miss Helena HAEFNER, librarian at Wartburg college, Waverly, and Miss Marie HAEFNER, of St. Paul, Minn.; and two brothers, Dr. Alfred HAEFNER, of Waverly, and John HAEFNER, of Iowa City.
Name: MINNIE MEYER
Submitted by Mary E. Boyer (of no relation)
Date submitted: April 30, 2008
Source of Obituary: “Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; 15 July 54)
Miss Minnie MEYER, 66, life resident of Muscatine, died at 6:30 a.m. today at Muscatine County hospital. Services are planned Saturday at Zion Lutheran church. --- Miss MEYER was born Feb 4, 188, at Muscatine, the daughter of Henry C. and Auguste SCHWERTFEGER-MEYER. She had been employed at the Hawkeye Button Co. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Elmer BOLDT, and several nieces and nephews. Her parents and two brothers, Henry C. and Harry P. MEYER, preceded her in death. -----------(written in ink; 19 July 1954) ---------- Last rites for Miss Minnie MEYER were held Saturday at Zion Lutheran church with the Rev. E. I. Hagemann, pastor, in charge. Mrs. Logan Steen, Miss Joyce MEYER, Mrs. R. P. Jacobs and Mrs. Gertrude Keely had charge of the flowers. Pallbearers were Carlton MEYER, Henry MEYER, George BOLDT, Henry Martin, Larry Price, and Clarence Wagler. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery with the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral home in charge of arrangements.
Name: JOHN J. MEYERS
Submitted by Phyllis Hazen (of no relation)
Date submitted: February 20, 2014
Source of Obituary: “Muscatine Journal and News Tribune”, Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, 7 January 1943, page 9 (
John J. Meyers Found Dead at Residence Here - John J. Meyers, about 58, was found dead at his home, 914 East Eighth street, shortly before, noon today by police officers who were called to the residence by neighbors. --- Police entered the house with a skeleton key and found Meyers lying on the floor near the door. The Journal of Tuesday night and one from Wednesday night were on the front porch while Monday's Journal was found on the floor inside the house near a chair, leading officers to believe the man had died sometime after the paper was received Monday night and before Tuesday's was delivered.--- Neighbors reported they noticed the lights at the house burning all night and when they did not see Mr. Meyers about, they became alarmed and called the officers. Mr. Meyer lived alone and had not been working. --- He is survived by a brother, Charles, at West Liberty one sister. Grace Heizer at Nichols; and a sister, Clara Hendricks, at Sidney, Neb. The Kirchner Funeral home at Nichols was called and took charge of the body. Funeral arrangements are indefinite. --- No inquest will be held.
---------The Muscatine Journal and News Tribune, Friday, 8 January 1943, page 2--------
Funeral services for John J. Meyers, 60, who was found dead shortly before noon Thursday at his home, 914 East Ninth street, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Kirchner Funeral home at Nichols by the Rev. Horace Ireland, pastor of the Nichols Methodist church. Burial will be in the Nichols cemetery. --- Mr. Meyers was the son of John and Katherine Meyers and was born in Pike township on March 29, 1882. He had spent his entire life on a farm near Nichols before moving to Muscatine. He was a Lutheran by faith. His parents, four sisters and one brother preceded him in death.
--------The Muscatine Journal and News Tribune, Monday 11 January 1943, page 6--------
Meyers Funeral Rites Conducted --- Nichols—Funeral services for John J. Meyers who was found dead at his home in Muscatine on Thursday were conducted Saturday at 2 p. m. from the Kirchner funeral home here. --- The Rev. Horace Ireland, pastor of the Methodist church, was in charge. The singers were Mrs. Wilmer Halleck and Betty Ireland, accompanied by Mrs. Walter Elder. Pallbearers were Will DerKson, Andrew Guthrie and Hugh Sneeringer of West Liberty; Levi Heizer, Wilmer Halleck and Will Poole of Nichols. Flower attendants were Lillian Richter, Elsie Kopp, and Anna Halleck. --- Burial was in the Nichols cemetery.
Name: MABLE MEYERS
Submitted by Lynn McCleary (of no relation)
Date submitted: January 24, 2009
Source of Obituary: “Muscatine Journal & News Tribune”, Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, November 30, 1944
MRS. MABEL MEYERS, 55, died at Bellevue hospital today. Her home was at 507 Schiller Street. The daughter of Albert and Mary Faulhaber Swain, she was born in Muscatine Sept. 10, 1889, and was married to Herbert G. Meyers at Lyons, Ia., in February, 1908. --- Surviving are her husband, one son, Kenneth Meyers, serving with the United States army overseas; a daughter, Mrs. Donald Hyink, of Muscatine; her father, Alvert d. Swain, of Muscatine; and one granchild, Judith Ann Hyink. Her mother and one son preceded her in death. --- Services will be held on Saturday with the Rev. Milton White of the Mulford Congregational Church in charge. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
Name: JOHN J. MEYN
Submitted by Mary E. Boyer (of no relation)
Date submitted: April 30, 2008
Source of Obituary: “Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa, (written in ink; 24 Oct 1950)
John J. MEYN, 82, a resident of Muscatine for 40 years, died today at his home, 1205 New Hampshire street. The son of Henry and Anna HAWK-MEYN, he was born in Germany on Nov. 11, 1867. He married Margaret EHLERS in Germany July 12, 1896. --- Surviving are his wife; two sons, Claus and William MEYN, both of Muscatine; one daughter, Mrs. Marin WEIBEL of Moline, Ill., a brother, Fred MEYN of Muscatine; two sisters, Mrs. C. WASSMUND and Mrs. Henry TIETJE, both of Muscatine; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. (the article was cut off here) -----------(written in ink; 27 Oct 1950) --------------Funeral services for John J. MEYN were conducted Thursday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home by the Rev. Hartwig Harms, pastor of Zion Lutheran church. Flower attendants included Mrs. John Mahler, Mrs. Herman Richter and Mrs. Fred Silberhorn and pallbearers were John Mahler, William mark, Fred Silberhorn, Henry Beckman, Henry Froehner and Herman Richter. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery.
Name: BENJAMIN MIDDLETON
Submitted by: Juanita Buckley Sapp
Date Submitted: Monday, February 05, 2001 12:04 PM
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, ? April 1880
BENJAMIN MIDDLETON----- Departed this life, April 1, 1880, at his residence on Muscatine Island and within the city limits, MR. BENJAMIN MIDDLETON, in the 60th year of his life. He was born in New Jersey, May 2, 1820, was married to Mary M. Hoover, Dec. 24, 1843, who was the mother of seven of his children. He was married a second time to Juliaetta A. Bonner, April 27, 1858, who still survives him and is the mother of four of his children. Mr. Middleton came to Iowa in 1853, and lived in Muscatine, where he remained until 1865, when he settled on his Island farm and where he contributed very largely in the development of the business of market gardening, which has given to the Island much of it's present notoriety. He was in connection with this business the inventor and patentee of a new method of raising early plants in beds heated by steam, which promised to be of great value in this branch of industry. His energy of character, close attention to business honesty and business integrity, general amability of temper, together with the strong social virtues, which he possessed in the relations of the affectionate husband, kind father and obliging neighbor, secured for him the respect and esteem of those who knew him best. In his death the community has lost one of the most valuable of mens. He was converted and united with the M.E.Church at a meeting held at Musserville by Rev. A.V.Francis in 1876, since which time he has lived a quiet, uniform and consistant Christian life. Modest and unassuming he never took any prominent part in the public services of the sanctuary, but what is probably in many cases of much greater value, he lived his religion in the home, in searching the Scriptures, in a correct everyday example, and in his liberal contribution to the support of the church. His end was peace. His afflictions were borne without murmuring, only expressing the hope that he would soon be at rest. Amoung his expressions were: "I know that my Redeemer liveth." "I know that Jesus will come for me." He stated that he did not wish to be in too great a hurry, and yet greatly desired to be at home with the Lord, saying to his wife at one time in view of their future reunion. "Oh do come soon." With frequent and earnest praying for the blessing of the Lord to rest upon all his loved ones, our neighbor, our friend, our brother, passed quietly and peacefully over the dark river to be, as we trust, forever with the Lord. by J.B.Hill.
Name: IRENE BREWER MIDDLETON
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, December 6, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, September, 1988
Irene Brewer Middleton, 80, Ripley Trailer Court, died at her daughter's home. Services are Saturday at the Fair-banks Chapel with the Rev. Edward B. Meyer officiating. Merrill Womach will be organist. Pallbearers will be Randall and Larry Brewer, Rick Meye, Greg Nelson, Doug Reist and Gary Wilhelme. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Middleton was born March 22, 1908 in Kansas, a daughter of John and Catherine Oetken Van Horn. She first married Archie Brewer and later Lyle Middleton, both of whom have preceded her in death. She was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary and worked as a cook. Survivors include a son Ralph Brewer of New Boston Illinois, a daughter Mrs. Ralph (June) Welsch of Muscatine, 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, a brother Chester Van Horn of Muscatine, a sister Marie Foster of Muscatine Iowa. She was preceded in death by both husbands, both parents, and two brothers.-------Submitters' Notes: this is my mother. Her Baptism was 22 July 1910 in Otis, Kansas they had her name as Minna Irene Van Horn. In 1920 Fruitland Township, Muscatine County, Iowa Census; Lutheran Homes Old People and Orphanage Home; All of these are brother and sisters; Marie A. Van Horn 18 Head Servant born KS; Charlie Van Horn 17 born KS; George Van Horn 13 born KS; Irene Van Horn 11 born KS; Chester Van Horn 10 born KS.
Name: THOMAS MIDDLETON
Submitted by: Juanita Buckley Sapp
Date Submitted: Monday, February 05, 2001 12:26 PM
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, June 24, 1929
Thomas Middleton, 76, died at this home 207 East Third Street, at 4:20 Sunday afternoon following an illness of almost six months with heart disease. Mr. Middleton was born in Lancaster County, PA., February 6, 1853. He came to Muscatine when a child and had resided here since that time. He married Lydia Purcell, November 1, 1876 and she died about 22 years ago. He married Mrs. Hattie Fahey October 26, 1910. He was a member of the First Methodist Episcopal Church and the AOUW Lodge. Survivors are his widow; two sons, Roy L. of Atalissa and William T. of Sterling, Illinois; two sisters, Mrs Emma Mock and Mrs. Kate Comstock, both of San Francisco, California; one half brother, Chris Middleton of Muscatine; eight grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at the First Presbyterian Church by the Rev. J. B. Rendall Tuesday afternoon at 2:30. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. The body was taken to the Wittich Funeral Home and will remain there until services.----- Submitter's Note: Thomas was the son of Benjamin Middleton and Mary M. Hoover.
Name: MAGGIE MAE MILHOLIN
Submitted by Mary E. Boyer (of no relation)
Date submitted: April 30, 2008
Source of Obituary: “Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa, (written in ink; 27 Aug 1956)
Rites will be conducted Wednesday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home for Mrs. Maggie Mae MILHOLIN, 74, who died Sunday at her home, 1220 Logan street. Dr. James Webster, pastor of the First Baptist church, will have charge. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery. --- Mrs. MILHOLIN was born in Lake township and had spent all of her life in the Muscatine community. Her parents were Matthew and Martha HUSTON-COCHRAN. She was married to William Berten MILHOLIN in 1901. The only immediate survivor is a daughter, Mrs. Mabel CHELF, of Muscatine. Her husband, four brothers, and three sisters preceded her in death.
Name: CHARLES O. MILLAR
Submitted by: Norma Rogers for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: October 13, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, September 19, 1911, page 8
CHARLES O. MILLAR---- MILLAR CHILD PASSES AWAY ------------ Few Weeks Old Son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Millar, Residing On Second Street, Died Last Night ------------ The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Millar, residing at 104 West Second street, passed away last night about 10 o'clock. The child was but a few weeks old, appeared to be in a weakened condition about a week ago, and remained in that state until its death. The funeral will be held from the home this afternoon, and burial will be made in St. Mary's cemetery.
Name: HENRIETTA MILLAR
Submitted by Mary E. Boyer (of no relation)
Date submitted: April 30, 2008
Source of Obituary: “Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; 1958 Nov 11)
Miss Henrietta MILLER (AR - two spellings within the article), 88, died Sunday at Muscatine General hospital. Mrs. MILLAR had been a resident of the Julia Elizabeth home since 1948. --- The daughter of John W. and Henrietta MIKESELL-MILLAR, she was born Nov. 27, 1868, in Muscatine and lived here all of her life. There are no immediate surviviors (as spelled in the article) except for cousins. She was preceded in death by two sisters. --- Funeral services will be held Tuesday in the chapel of the Fairbanks Home for Funerals. The Rev A. D. Steffenson, pastor of the First Methodist church, will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery.
Name: CLIFFORD MILLER
Submitted by: Norma Rogers for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: September 24, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, January 30, 1911
CLIFFORD MILLER----- PNEUMONIA FATAL TO YOUNG LAD ------------ Nine-year-old Clifford Miller Succumbed to Ill at Home in South Muscatine ------------ Clifford Miller, the nine year old son of Mr. and Mrs. William W. Miller, 595 Bismarck street, South Muscatine, succumbed to pneumonia this morning. The child had been sick but little more than a week and showed no symptoms of being in his last illness until last night when his condition took a sudden turn for the worse which culminated in his death this morning. He had been in excellent health until ten days ago. Funeral services will be held from the home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev. J. C. H. Light will conduct the services. Interment will take place in Greenwood cemetery.
Name: DOROTHY KASPER MILLER
Submitted by: Elizabeth Harper Casillas
Date Submitted: February 17, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL & NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, Sept. 16, 1938, page 8
DAKOTA RESIDENT SUCCUMBS WHILE VISITING COUSIN---MRS. DOROTHY MILLER, 70, of Hazen, N.D., died today at the home of her cousin, Mrs. Art Bishop, 615 East Tenth street, whom she was visiting. She had spent the past five weeks with relatives here. A heart attack proved fatal.--- Mrs. Miller was born in Russia, Aug. 13, 1868, and was married to George Miller. She was a member of Zion Lutheran church at Hazen. Surviving are the following children, Mrs. John Roth and Mrs. John Wild of Darby, Mont., August Miller of Hazen, and Mrs. Al V. Dunker of rural route No. 1, Muscatine; a brother, Frank Kasper of Beulah, N.D., a sister, Mrs. Louisa Link of Golden Valley, N.D., 16 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A brother, August Kasper of Golden Valley died recently. Two aunts, Mrs. Joseph Bower of Hazen, and Mrs. Rosie Reinboldt of Estherville, Ia., also survive. The body was taken by the Meyers Funeral home to the Bishop residence this afternoon, where it will remain pending arrangements for rites.
Name: ELIZABETH "BETTY" L. MILLER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Thursday, September 1, 2005 4:22 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, August 1, 2005 page 5A
Elizabeth 'Betty' Miller----- MUSCATINE, Iowa - Elizabeth "Betty" L. Miller, 79, Muscatine, died Saturday, July 30, 2005, at her home surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer. The Rev. Paul Ostrem will officiate the services. Casket bearers are David Reusswig, Matthew Reusswig, Phillip Reusswig, Jeffrey Sabbath, Michael Sabbath and Michael West. Honorary casket bearers are Ray Stange, Richard Koll, Carl Tiecke, Richard Buster, Edward Hogan, Rex Carlson and Don Stange. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church or the University of Iowa Oncology Department with attention to Dr. Hohl. Mrs. Miller was born July 3, 1926, in Muscatine, the daughter of Walter and Marie Grunder Sabbath. She married Arthur F. Miller on Dec. 21, 1947, at Zion Lutheran Church, Muscatine. She was an owner and operator of Gibson and Gibson Reality. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and enjoyed singing and gardening, but most of all, she dearly enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a devoted wife, beloved and cherished mother, loving grandmother, special great-grandmother and a dear sister. Her relatives, nieces, nephews and friends will miss her. Her family would like to thank those wonderful relatives and friends for their love and support during her illness and the staff at the oncology department at the University of Iowa. Survivors include her husband; her children, Sandra Drucker and husband Nathan of Hoffman Estates, Ill., Sharon McBride and husband Scott of Gladstone, Mo. and Timothy Miller of Canton, Mich.; grandchildren, Kevin Drucker and wife Vikki, Tracy Carter and husband Brad, Megan McBride, Trevor McBride and fiancée Jennifer Hill and Eric Miller; great-grandchildren, Griffin and Allyson Drucker; and a brother, John W. Sabbath of Cedar Falls. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Charles Sabbath; and a daughter-in-law, Marcia Miller. -----Submitters' Note: No relation
Name: DR. EMORY MILLER
Submitted by: Lynn McCleary (of no relation)
Date Submitted: September 5, 2009
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, July 3, 1912, pg 4
Injuries Fatal to Former Local Pastor – Dr. Emory Miller Dead at Des Moines Home. – Was a Former Pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal Church – Inter Remains Here --- A message announcing the death of Dr. Emory Miller, pastor at one time of the First Methodist Episcopal church of Muscatine, was received by local relatives this morning from his late home at Des Moines. The news came as a shock to Muscatine relatives as his demise was unexpected, being due to internal injuries received as a result of a fall last Saturday. He had attained the age of 78 years. --- Dr. Miller was married to a former Muscatine woman, Miss Polly Millar, a sister of A.H. Millar, now of Zephrhill, Fla. --- The remains are expected to arrive in Muscatine Saturday noon at the 12;20 o’clock, and will be immediately taken to Greenwood cemetery, where interment will take place following a short service in charge of the Rev. L. M. Grigsby, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church. The remains will be accompanied to Muscatine by the deceased pastor’s widow, his sister-in-law, Mrs. Louis Shade, and his son W.E. Miller and Mrs. Miller, and his daughter, Mrs. Clinton Nurse, and Mr. Nurse, all of Des Moines.
Name: FRANK A. MILLER
Submitted by Mary E. Boyer (of no relation)
Date submitted: April 30, 2008
Source of Obituary: “Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa, (written in ink; 20 Oct 1949)
Frank A. MILLER, 50, died en route to Bellevue hospital about 7:15 p.m. Wednesday after a fall downstairs from his second floor apartment at 208-1/2 East Second street. --- Police Chief Harold Wickey, whose department conducted an investigation of the accident, said this morning that Mr. MILLER had sent a couple of his children downtown to make a minor purchase and when they did not return as promptly as he thought they should, he started down to look for them. He apparently tripped on the stairs, fell some distance and crashed through the Second street entrance door on to the street. The Fairbanks ambulance was called and rushed the injured man to the hospital but death occurred before the hospital was reached. Officials said Mr. MILLER had suffered severe head injuries but that no bones were broken. Coroner C. P. Phillips said today no inquest would be held. --- Mr. MILLER was born June 13, 1899, at Washington, Ia., but had lived here for about 35 years. He had been employed as a meat cutter at the Bazley Market here. He married Harriett STENINGER on July 11, 1925 in Muscatine. --- Surviving are his wife; five sons, Arthur, Wartburg college at Dubuque, and Robert, Richard, Gary and Larry, all at home; two daughters, Joyce and Patricia, at home; his mother, Mrs. Clara DAUB, Mystic, Ia.; and two sisters. --- The body is a t the Fairbanks Home for Funerals and services will be held at the chapel there at on Saturday. ----------------newspaper date unknown---Funeral services for Frank A. MILLER were conducted today at the Fairbanks Home for Funerals by Dr. Joseph M. Kennedy, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. Interment was in Greenwood cemetery. Casket bearers were William Ruthenberg, Frank Hubbard, Fred Hermann, William Hamilton, Carl Schenkel and Ray Edwards.
Name: FRED E. MILLER
Submitted by Mary E. Boyer (of no relation)
Date submitted: April 30, 2008
Source of Obituary: “Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa, Newspaper Date Unknown
Fred E. MILLER, 95, retired Moscow township farmer, died Wednesday afternoon at Hershey Convalescent home after in illness of three months. Funeral services are to be conducted at the Griffith Funeral home, Wilton, on Saturday by the Rev. Robert Dodder. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery, Muscatine. --- The body is at the Griffith Funeral home, Wilton, where friends may call after 7 p.m. today. Mr. MILLER was born Jan. 17, 1862 in Moscow township, being a (the article was cut off at this point)
Name: FREDERICK (FRED) C. MILLER
Submitted by Mary E. Boyer (of no relation)
Date submitted: April 30, 2008
Source of Obituary: “Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa, (written in ink; 14 Aug 1953)
Moscow Man Dies as Car Plunges from Gravel Road --- Death stalked and claimed another victim on local highways Thursday night, the sixth of the year within the boundaries of Muscatine county.--- At approximately 7 p.m., Fred C. MILLER of route 1, Moscow, was proceeding towards Muscatine over the gravel-surfaced road known as the “Old Tipton Road”. About two miles from the city limits of Muscatine, his car, a 1951 Ford Tudor, plunged from the graveled surface and careened at estimated 200 feet through a gaping ditch before hurdling into a small stream and crunching to a devastating halt, embedded in the mud and weeds of the road embankment. ---- MILLER, the driver and sole occupant of the car, suffered crushing injuries to the chest and a fractured neck. He died instantly. ---- MILLER’s body was pinned in the wreckage of the car - which was demolished. Officials had to await arrival of a wrecker before the body could be removed, so badly twisted was the auto. It took over an hour to free the body and remove the car from the ditch. --- The accident apparently occurred without a witness. First person on the scene after the mishap was Vern Chamberlin, 713 Locust street, Muscatine. He stated that as he came over the slight incline near the scene of the accident in his car he noticed a lot of dust at the bottom of the slope. Upon arriving at the culvert at the bottom of the slope he noticed the car in the ditch and stopped to investigate. Upon finding MILLER’s body still in the car Chamberlin rushed to a nearby farmhouse and telephoned for the sheriff. --- Sheriff Charles Anson, who arrived shortly after the accident was reported, said it appeared MILLER had lost control of his car on the gravel while traveling at a high rate of speed. --- The body was removed to the Fairbanks Funeral Home in Muscatine where County Coroner I. H. O`Dell sated there would be no inquest. --- Funeral services will be held Monday in the Fairbanks Chapel. --- Mr. MILLER was born May 6, 1907, the son of Fred E. MILLER and Iva FAULKNER-MILLER. His marriage to Flora BRAY took place Aug. 8, 1929 in St. Louis. His occupation was that of a farmer. He had lived in this community all his life. --- Survivors include his wife, one son Bobby W. MILLER, his father Fred E. MILLER and one brother, Ray MILLER, all of Moscow; two sisters, Mrs. Fred GATTERT of Muscatine and Mrs. Clarence CROMER of Montpelier. He was preceded in death by his mother and one sister. -------------(written in pencil; 8-17-53) ------------ Services were conducted at this after noon at the Fairbanks chapel for Fredrick “Fritz” MILLER. The Rev. B. H. Finch officiated. Pallbearers were W. M. McKILLIP, Mark McKILLIP, Harold Boorn, Nevin Birkhofer, Ed Birkhofer and Marvin Johnson. Interment was in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Name: GEORGE WASHINGTON MILLER
Submitted by: Norma Rogers for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: October 20, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, December 5, 1911, page 4
GEORGE WASHINGTON MILLER----- MILLER REMAINS SENT TO WEST ------------ George Miller Seventy-four Years Old Dies At Home Of Son Joe Miller in Sweetland Township ------------ The remains of George Washington Miller, who died at the home of his son, Joe Miller, residing on the river road, were sent to Valentine, Nebraska, this morning to be interred beside the grave of his wife. Mr. Miller had been living with his son who is the manager of the Heinz pickle farm in Sweetland township, and enjoyed good health until the past few weeks, death resulting from hemorrhage of the lungs. He was born in Ohio, and at the time of his death was seventy-four years old. Up to a few years ago Mr. Miller taught school in various parts of the country, and at one time was employed in the Muscatine county schools.
Name: HENRY H. MILLER, SR.
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, December 6, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, November, 1976
Credit Bureau president Miller dies---- Henry H. Miller Sr., 51, 822 Fuller St., president of the Credit Bureau of Muscatine, Inc., died at approximately 3:30 p.m. Wednesday of an apparent heart attack while driving home from his father's farm south of Muscatine. Funeral services will be held Saturday at St. Mathias Church. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Henry Miller was born Sept. 5, 1925 in Muscatine, the son of John Henry and Hazel Marie Snyder Miller. He was a life resident of the area. He married Mary Koenigsaecker Sept. 5, 1946, at Muscatine. He had been associated with the Credit Bureau of Muscatine, Inc. since 1954 and was president since 1971. He was past president of the Iowa Collectors Association and the Association of Credit Bureaus of Iowa, national chairman of the Association of Credit Bureaus of American and the American Collectors Association. He was a member of St. Mathias Church, Knights of Columbus, Elks, Moose, Quarterback Club, Chamber of Commerce and Port City Kiwanis. Surviving are is wife, seven sons, Henry H. Jr., Denis J. of Muscatine, Michael J., Jeff A., Joe A., Jim A., and John A., at home, six daughters, Mrs. W. Tim (Debbie) Hills of Columbus Junction, Rosalie M. of Muscatine, Mary M., a student of Cedar Falls, Mrs. Nick (Lori) Nietzel of Muscatine, Lea R., and Sharon A., at home, six grandchildren, his father John Henry Miller of Muscatine; and a sister Mrs. William (Wanda) Workman Jr. of Illinois city, Ill. He was preceded in death by his mother.
Name: MRS. JESSIE PEARL MILLER
Submitted by: Denise and Norma for the webmaster
Date Submitted: February 25, 2006
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, June 4, 1980, page 3
MRS. JESSIE PEARL MILLER, 91, a resident of the Hershey Convalescent Home, died Wednesday morning at the home. Services will be Friday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Strauch officiating. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Miller was born Feb 11, 1889 in Muscatine, the daughter of James and Lucinda Nelson Phillips. She first married Walter Connor on Oct. 17, 1907, and later married Abner Miller on Nov. 5, 1934. She was a member of the Musserville Methodist Church, baptized in 1904 and was a member of the VFW Auxiliary. Surviving are two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a sister, Florence Carter of Muscatine. She was preceded in death by both husbands, two sons, five brothers and a sister.
Name: J. HENRY MILLER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, February 11, 2002 7:06 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, March, 1987
J. Henry Miller, 85, 1810 Mulberry Ave., died suddenly of an apparent heart attack Saturday at his home. Services are Tuesday at the Riley Funeral Home with the Rev. Daniel W. Schoepf, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church officiating. Organist is Vada Timm, Pallbearers are Donald W. Workman, Henry H. Miller Jr., William H. Workman, Denis Miller, Michael Miller, Jeffrey Miller. Honorary pallbearers are Brian Steahr, Craig Steahr, Steve Hindahl, Archie Kaalberg and George Lindle. Floral attendant is Mrs. Denis Miller. Burial will be in the Letts Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Hershey Manor or the Drury-Reynolds Cemetery. Mr. Miller was born Aug. 22, 1901 in Lewis County, Mo., a son of John and Anna Mary Pruitt Miller. He had resided here for most of his life. His marriage to Hazel M. Snyder took place in Muscatine in 1923. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Jesse (Betty) Bauer, Pawnee, Ill.; and Wanda Workman, Illinois City; 19 grandchildren; and 34 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, one son, one daughter, two sisters and one brother.
Name: JOHN C. MILLER
Submitted by Mary E. Boyer (of no relation)
Date submitted: April 30, 2008
Source of Obituary: “Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; June 20, 1951)
John C. MILLER, Sr., 86, died today at his home, 416 Spruce street. Born in Sweetland township on July 24, 1862, he was a son of Clark A. and Amanda CLEMDENEN-MILLER. He married Mamie L. WILHELM in Muscatine on Nov. 25, 1885. --- Survivors include his wife; four sons, W. Glenn of Littleton, Colo., and Clarke E., John W. and Henry A. MILLER, all of Muscatine; one daughter Mrs. George H. BAKER, Detroit, Mich.; 16 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Gladys, one brother and one grandson, Carroll KINGMAN, who lost his life during World War II. --- The body is at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral home and services will be held there on Friday. ----------------(written in pencil; June 23, 1951) ------------ Funeral rites for John C. MILLER, Sr., were held Friday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral home in charge of the Rev. James Sloan, pastor of the Park Avenue Methodist church, and Elder Phillip Wagler of the Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints. Mrs. Chet Hufford and Mrs. LeRoy Thomas. Mrs. Herman Lord, Mrs. Phillip Wagler and Mrs. Drew VanCamp were flower attendants. Pallbearers included Charles Leu, Noah Fultz, Charles Weber, Drew VanCamp, B. W. Smith and Roy Bowman. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery and rites were conducted at the grave by Wyoming lodge No. 76, Knights of Pythias with Alfred Bohling as acting chancellor commander.
Name: JONATHAN F. MILLER
Submitted by: Bev Gerdts
Date Submitted: July 27, 2011
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, IA., Thursday April 9, 1868
Stricken down – J. F. Miller, commercial agent of Ives Willett & Company of N.Y., died of heart disease at 5 O’clock yesterday morning at the Bryson house, after an illness of 48 hours. He very imprudently danced all Friday night at Muscatine, over heating himself and inviting the attack. He was about 22 years of age. On Monday he gave Mary Bryson a card bearing the address of his lady-love, and told her if he died she should notify her first. Mr. Morrison telegraphed her and his employers yesterday. Mr. Sol Rich attended the patient Monday night and when about to withdraw in the morning Mr. Miller said, Don’t go Rich, I am Dying.
Name: LENA E. MILLER
Submitted by Mary E. Boyer (of no relation)
Date submitted: April 30, 2008
Source of Obituary: “Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; July 7, 1950)
Funeral services for Miss Lena E. MILLER, 96, of 510 East Sixth street, who died Saturday at University hospital, Iowa City, were conducted today at the Evangelical United Brethren church by the Rev. J. Arthur Eveland. Pallbearers were Jesse Wagner, William Cook, Virgil Ross, Everett Chapman, Calvin Rowe and James Cook. Burial was at Greenwood cemetery, under the direction of the George M. Wittich Funeral Home. --- Miss MILLER was born at Muscatine July 6, 1862, being a daughter of Henry and Catherine ALTEKRUSE-MILLER. She is survived by a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and eight brothers and sisters.
Name: MABEL MILLER
Submitted by: Keith Street, assisted by Phyllis Hazen (of no relation)
Dated Submitted: February 21, 2010
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, September 26, 1973, page 16
Funeral services for Mrs. Mabel Miller, 76, were held at 1:30 p.m. today at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home. Rev. Gregory Caldwell officiated. Mrs. Eva Kramer was at the organ. Pall bearers were Lindley Hoopes, Russ Brannon, Norton, Keller and Tom Kindler. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Miller died Sunday evening at Hershey Convalescent Home.
Name: MABLE A. MILLER
Submitted by Mary E. Boyer (of no relation)
Date submitted: April 30, 2008
Source of Obituary: “Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa, (written in ink; 4-30-64)
Mrs. Mable A. MILLER, 73, died today at the Hershey convalescent home. The daughter of George B. and Anna Belle HALLSTED-BRIDGES, she was born Jan. 5, 1891, in Illinois. She had been a Muscatine resident 57 years. --- She was married June 30, 1909, in Muscatine, to Raymond R. MILLER. She was a member of Evangelical United Brethren church. --- Surviving are her husband, Raymond R. MILLER; two sons, George F. MILLER of Muscatine and Dr. Gerald R. MILLER of East Lansing, Mich.; one daughter, Mrs. Robert G. VETTER of Muscatine; one brother, Warner BRIDGES of Muscatine; one sister, Mrs. Ethel MOORE of Muscatine; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sons, two sisters, and one brother. --- The body is now at the George M. Wittich funeral home, where Rev. C. W. Dehne will conduct services on Saturday. Interment will be at Greenwood cemetery.
Name: POLLY MILLER
Submitted by: Lynn McCleary (of no relation)
Date Submitted: September 5, 2009
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL & NEWS TRIBUNE”, Muscatine, Iowa, March 20, 1933 pg 1
Pastor’s Widow Taken by Death – Former Muscatine Woman Dies at Des Moines; Burial Will be Here Tuesday – Word has been received by relatives here of the death of Mrs. Emory Miller, widow of Dr. Emory Miller, former Muscatine pastor, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clinton Nourse at Des Moines, Sunday morning. --- Polly Millar was born Oct. 21, 1843, and spent her childhood on a farm on the Burlington road near Muscatine. --- Surviving are the daughter, Mrs. Nourse, a son, Judge William E. Miller, both of Des Moines; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Cynthia Millar, three nieces and one nephew, Mrs. Lizzie Randleman, Mrs. F.M. Ziegler, Mrs. A.J. Altekruse, Drew Millar, all of Muscatine. Three brothers and two sisters, Charles S. Millar, John W. Millar, Henry Millar, Mrs. Lou Shade and Elizabeth Millar preceded her in death. The body was brought to the Fairbanks Home for Funerals and burial will be Tuesday, with a brief service at the grave in Greenwood cemetery.-------------Muscatine Journal & News Tribune, March 21, 1933----- Funeral services for Mrs. Emory Miller, formerly of Muscatine, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clinton Nourse at Des Moines Sunday, were conducted at the grave at Greenwood cemetery here at 11 a.m. today by the Rev. B. F. Schwartz, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery. --- Pallbearers were Fred and Elmer Ziegler, Drew Millar, Chet McCabe, A.J. Altekruse, Emory Miller.
Name: REBECCA E. MILLER
Submitted by a Volunteer
Date Submitted: July 18, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, April 20, 1935, front page.
Mrs. Miller, 89 Called in Death---Resident of Muscatine Since 1855 Passes; Funeral Plans Indefinite.----Mrs. Rebecca E. Miller, 89, a resident of Muscatine since May 1, 1855, died at 1119 Mulberry avenue at 11:40 a.m. today after an illness with a complication of ailments. She was born in Chester county, Pa., on Jan. 1, 1846, the daughter of John and Rebecca Fisher Baird. Her marriage to J. K. Miller occurred in 1871. Surviving are one brother, Jacob Baird, of Burlington, and one niece, Mrs. Herm Schmidt, of Davenport, two great nephews, Herman J. Schmidt and Stanley E. Schmidt. The body is at the Fairbanks Home for Funerals where it will remain pending funeral arrangements.
Name: RICHARD MILLER
Submitted by: June Welsch (of no relation)
Date Submitted: September 6, 2009
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday February 8, 1962
Richard Miller, 94 resident of the Lutheran Homes died there today after an extended illness. --- Mr. Miller was born Aug. 8, 1867, in Denmark. He had farmed near Burlington until retiring in April, 1949. He was a member of Salem Lutheran church, Burlington. Mr. Miller was preceded in death by his wife. --- Funeral services will be held Friday at the Lutheran Homes chapel, and, burial will be at the Lutheran Homes cemetery. The body is now at the George M. Wittich funeral home.
Name: WALTER MILLER
Submitted by Mary E. Boyer (of no relation)
Date submitted: April 30, 2008
Source of Obituary: “Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; Dec 10, 1958)
Pharmacist Dies of Strychnine - Walter MILLER, 60, a pharmacist at the Henderson drug store, died at today at Muscatine General hospital. Ralph Figg, Muscatine county coroner, called the death a suicide. No inquest will be held. Mr. MILLER, whose home is in Burlington, opened the drug store this morning and was found stricken when the proprietor, William Sweney, came to the store about 8 a.m. --- The coroner attributed the death to poisoning by Strychnine taken in capsule form. --- The body was taken to the Giles Funeral Home in Burlington.
Name: WILLIAM MILLER
Submitted by: Jo
Date Submitted: Monday, May 3, 2004 1:37 PM
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, December 28, 1899
William Miller---- William Miller, one of Muscatine’s aged and respected citizens, departed this life last evening at his home, No. 1125 Logan street. The end came at 9:30 o’clock last night, after the patient had suffered for a week with the infirmities of age. Mr. Miller was a native of Germany, and came to America in 1882. He was 75 years of age. His death is mourned by a wife and four daughters. The funeral services will be held at the home Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Mr. Miller was born in Brandenburg, Germany on Nov. 20, 1825. On coming to America in 1882, he came direct to Muscatine, which has been his home since that time, and here arose by thrift and ability from a poor foreigner to a prosperous citizen. He was in splendid health before attacked by the inflammations, which caused his death and had attended to his regular duties up to a few days before the end. He was the father of ten children, the grandfather of twenty-five and the great-grandfather of nine. The four daughters surviving him with his aged wife (in her 78th year) are: Mrs. Wm. Kellar, Mrs. Wm. Schrieber, Mrs. Joe Phillips and Mrs. August Wetzel.----- Note from Jo: The daughters' maiden names were Ernestine Mueller (Keller), Wilhelmina (Minnie) Mueller (Schreiber and, after 1907, Schulz), Bertha Mueller (Phillips) and Fredericka Mueller (Wetzel). His wife was Wilhelmina Mittalstadt.
Name: MRS. ALMIRA S. MILLS
Submitted by: Charlene Hixon
Date Submitted: April 07, 2000 7:56 PM
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE WEEKLY JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, January 25, 1884,
Died in Huron township, Desmoines county, Iowa, January 11th, 1884, of pneumonia, Mrs. Almira S. Mills, aged 56 years 11 months and days, widow of T. J. B. Mills, and daughter of Gamaliel Olds, of this county. She came to Iowa in 1849 with her father's family and was married in 1853 to T. J. Mills, who died about a year ago. Mrs. Mills joined the Baptist church in Muscatine some 35 years ago and was at her death a member of the Methodist church in Desmoines county. She leaves three daughters, one married and living in California and the other two married and living on the homestead. This death falls heavily upon her aged father who has lived to see his wife and one half of his children carried to the grave.
Name: DARLEEN E. CARTER KING MILLS
Submitted by: Elizabeth Harper Casillas
Date Submitted:Thurs. February 17, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, April 4, 1961 - pg 12
MRS. DARLEEN E. MILLS, 37, of 1201 Logan street, died today at Muscatine General hospital after an extended illness. She was born Jan. 22, 1924 at Davenport, a daughter of Leo L. and Helen M. Moster Carter. Most of her life had been spent in this community. She was marred to Harley Mills, Jr. on Feb. 10, 1950 at Washington, Ia. She was a member of the First Baptist church. Surviving are her husband; three sons and a daughter, Douglas C. King, Larry Gene Mills, Barry Alan Mills and Sherry Lee King, all at home; a brother, Lyle L. Carter of Davenport; and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leo L. Carter of Muscatine. Funeral services are to be held Thursday at the George M. Wittich Funeral Home, where the body will remain pending the service. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery.
Name: MARIE K. MILLS
Submitted by: Natalie Munday
Dated Submitted: Thursday, July 25, 2002 7:37 PM
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, May 23, 1979
MARIE MILLS----- Mrs. Marcie K. Mills, 88, died Wednesday evening at Valley View Manor. She had been a resident at Valley View since 1972. Private services will be held Saturday at the Fairbanks-Lamb Chapel. Rev. Robert Ahlstrom will officiate. Marie Mills was born Aug. 23, 1890 in Ellis, Kans., the daughter of Caroline and Christian King. Her marriage to William E. Mills took place Nov. 26. 1911, in Ellis, Kans. They moved to Muscatine in 1920 and founded the Mills Auto Parts Co. Mrs. Mills was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church. Survivors include one son, Marvin of Hanibal, Mo.; two daughters, Mrs. Harold W. (Laura) Weber of Clinton, and Mrs. James C. (Loretta) Holman of Jacksonville, Ill.; seven grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, one son, and one daughter.
Name: MILLARD K. MILLS
Submitted by: Bev Gerdts
Date Submitted: November 28, 2011
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, IA., Wednesday August 26,1964
Millard K. Mills Sr., 66, of 917 Newell Ave, retired postal worker, died at 4:05 a. m. today at Mercy Hospital, Iowa city after an illness of one week. He was born December 7, 1898 at New Providence, IA a son of Louis and Carrie McFarland Mills. He was a resident of Muscatine for 40 years. Mr. Mills married Mabel Bailey June 17, 1919 in Muscatine he had been an active member of the Friends church serving a variety of offices at the local and state level. Surviving are the wife, a son, Millard Mills Jr., of Waterloo; a brother, M.D. Mills of Panora, IA; a sister Mrs. Luther Williams of New Providence, IA. There are four grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. Paul J. Hadley at 2 P.M. Friday at the Ralph J. Wittich funeral home, where friends may call Thursday afternoon. Internment will be at the Bloomington Friends cemetery.
Name: WILLIAM E. MILLS
Submitted by: Natalie Munday
Dated Submitted: Thursday, July 25, 2002 7:37 PM
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, October 13, 1971
William E. Mills---- Private funeral services for the immediate family only will be held Friday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home for William E. Mills, 83. Dr. J. Henry Teele will officate. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Mills died at 5:30 a.m. today at Muscatine General Hospital following an extended illness. He had resided at 807 Leroy St. He was born April 13, 1887 at Wallace, Kansas, the son of Walter T. and Lauretta Rippey Mills, and had been a Muscatine resident the past 51 years. He married Marie King, Nov. 22, 1911, at Ellis, Kansas. He was a 50 year member of the Masonic orders, Triune Lodge, and Kaaba Shrine of Davenport. He was the founder and former president of Mills Auto Parts Co. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. William E. (Marie) Mills, at home; one son, Marvin E. Mills, Hannibal, Mo.; two daughters, Mrs. James C. Holman, Jacksonville, Ill., and Mrs. Harold W. Weber, Clinton; one brother, Harold E., of Dallas, Texas; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Clarence; one daughter, Betty; four brothers, and two sisters.
Name: REV. WILLIAM R. MILNE
Submitted by: James for the webmaster
Dated Submitted: Saturday, March 12, 2005
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, August 27, 1942
Rev. William Milne, First Congregational Minister, Succumbs-----The Rev. William R. Milne, pastor of the First Congregational church, and leader in community affairs, died at Hershey hospital, at 10:30 a.m. today. He was stricken with an attack of appendicitis while visiting relatives at Prairie City, Ill., just a week ago and was brought here by ambulance for an emergency operation. A heart ailment caused death. The Rev. Mr. Milne has served the Muscatine church as pastor since 1935, coming here from Clear Lake, Ia. The minister was a native of Scotland and spent his early life there. He was born at Dundee, on December 18, 1874, the son of George and Elizabeth Bremmer Milne. Receiving his early education at the Dundee high school he was awarded his Ph. D. degree from Palmer college in LeGrand in 1905 and was graduated from the Chicago Theological seminary in 1928. In his earlier life, the Rev. Mr. Milne serves as a gardener for Sir Henry Campbell Rannerman, Belmont Castle, Scotland and for Sir James Maitland, Satchie Durn, Scotland. The Rev. Mr. Milne held several pastorates before coming to Muscatine. He was pastor of the Congregational church at Roberts, Ill., from 1905 to 1912, and served congregations at Clifton, Ill., Princeton, Minn., and Fairmont, Minn., as well as at Clear Lake. The Muscatine mininster was affiliated with the state Congregational and Christian conference, was a past president of both Rotary and Kiwanis clubs. He also held memberships in the '33 club and the Knights of Pythias lodge. The Rev. Mr. Milne married Miss Myrta Simmons on Feb. 24, 1903 in Avon, Ill. THe Rev. Caryle Summerbell, D. D., president of Palmer college of Legrand, Iowa, officiated. She survives with a son, George Thomas of Madison, Wis., a daughter, Mrs. Orville T. Curtis, of Tipton, a grandchild, Patricia Ann Milne, and one brother, James Milne of Lawrence, S. D. Two brothers, John and George Milne, preceded him in death. The body is at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral home pending arrangements for rites.-----Additional information-----Services were held at the First Congregational Church in Muscatine, Iowa, August 30, 1942. Official was Mr. George Harling, Durant, Iowa. Organist was Mr. W. J. Burnett. Honorary bearers were C. R. Musser, John A. Robbins, Fred M. Ziegler, E. E. Wolfe, A. J. Magnus and George Gernardt. Active bearers were Vernon N. Lear, Arthur Schmeichel, Sherwood Phillips, Frank Drake, Forrest Ballew and Allan Smalley. Final resting place was Holman Cemetery in Avon, Illinois.
Name: BERTHA ELLEN MINDER
Submitted by: Keith Street, assisted by Phyllis Hazen (of no relation)
Dated Submitted: February 21, 2010
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, November 5, 1956
Funeral rites will be conducted Wednesday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home for Mrs. Bertha Ellen Minder, 82, who died Sunday at her home, 528 Mulberry Avenue. Burial will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery. --- Mrs. Minder was born September 1, 1874 at Eldora, Iowa, and had spent most of her life at Muscatine. She was married here to Jacob H. Minder on March 4, 1908.--- Survivors include one son, Gene E. Minder, Cedar Rapids; one daughter, Mrs. Irma Dollman, Muscatine; one brother, William Ansell, Iola, Kansas; two sisters, Mrs. Herman Wolf, San Diego, California; and Mrs. Mary Bishop, Davenport; four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Preceding her in death were her husband, a son in infancy, four sisters and two brothers.
Name: CLARA MAE MINDER
Submitted by: Keith Street, assisted by Phyllis Hazen (of no relation)
Dated Submitted: February 21, 2010
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, February 19, 1966
Clara Mae Minder, died Sunday, Feb. 18, 1966, at her home, 121 E. Fulliam Ave. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home. The Rev. Edward Frank of Spangler Chapel United Methodist Church will officiate. Pallbearers will be Gregg Minder, Rob Minder, Dave Finley, Rick Finley, Andy Minder, and Steve Minder. Burial will be at the Muscatine Memorial Park Cemetery. --- Mrs. Minder was born Aug. 31, 1901, in Muscatine, a daughter of Earl and Cloe Doty Smith. Her marriage to Clyde J. Minder took place on Dec. 27, 1922, in Muscatine. She was a member of the High Prairie and Spangler Chapel United Methodist churches. Survivors include a son, Robert C. Minder of Muscatine; a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Betty M.) Miller of Moline, Ill.; seven grandchildren, several step-grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson, and a sister, Mrs. Russell (Eva) Gast of Grandview. She was preceded in death by her husband on Dec. 27, 1985, one brother, one sister, and one grandson.
Name: DOROTHY MINDER
Submitted by: Keith Street, assisted by Phyllis Hazen (of no relation)
Dated Submitted: February 21, 2010
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, April 1, 1970
Mrs. Robert C. (Dorothy) Minder, 39, route 4, Muscatine, died at 5:25 a.m. today at Muscatine Hospital of a sudden illness. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Friday at the St. Mathias Church. The rosary will be recited at the riley Funeral Home at 8 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. --- Born November 15, 1930 at Muscatine, she was a daughter of George and Genevieve Henley Koenigsaecker, and was a life resident of Muscatine. The former Dorothy Koenigsaecker married Robert C. Minder in April 1948 at St. Mathias Church, of which she was a member. --- Survivors are the husband, Robert C. Minder; three sons, Steve, Greg and Robbie; and one daughter, Lisa, all at home; three brothers, George J., rural Muscatine; Charles L. and Robert both of Muscatine; two sisters, Mrs. John C. (Patricia) Grosjean and Mrs. Henry H. (Mary C. ) Miller, both of Muscatine; and her mother, Mrs. Genevieve Healey, Muscatine. She was preceded in death by her father and one daughter.
Name: MRS. FRANK MINDER
Submitted by Mary E. Boyer (of no relation)
Date submitted: April 30, 2008
Source of Obituary: “Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, September 2, 1949
Mrs. Frank MINDER 73 a lifelong resident of Muscatine county, died today at her home, 311 West Fifth street. Death was caused by a hear attack. --- The daughter of William A. and Mary M. ALTERKRUSE-CHAPMAN, she was born June 27, 1876, in Muscatine county. Her marriage to Frank MINDER took place at Ardon on March 3, 1909. --- Survivors include her husband; one brother, Elmer CHAPMAN of Muscatine; and one sister, Mrs. A. F. ABBOTT of Winfield. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and three sisters. --- Services will be held at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home on Monday by the Rev. R. R. Shirk, pastor of the First Baptist church. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery.
Name: FRED MINDER
Submitted by Mary E. Boyer (of no relation)
Date submitted: April 30, 2008
Source of Obituary: “Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa, (written in ink; 20 April 1959)
Funeral services for Fred MINDER, 75, of route No. 4, Muscatine, who died suddenly at the Kent hotel Saturday of a heart attack, will be conducted Tuesday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home by the Rev. Stephen Root, Jr. Burial will be at the High Prairie cemetery. --- Mr. MINDER was born Oct. 30, 1883 in Lake township and had been a lifelong resident of the community. He was a son of Jacob and Mary POWERS-MINDER. He is survived by a brother, Frank MINDER, Muscatine, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Name: GEORGE MINDER
Submitted by: Keith Street, assisted by Phyllis Hazen (of no relation)
Dated Submitted: February 21, 2010
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, March 22, 1909, page 7
Sunday morning at 11:30 o’clock occurred the death of George Minder, at the home of his father, Jacob Minder, in Lake Township, the cause being tuberculosis. While his health had been failing for some time, he had only been confined to his bed during the last four weeks. He was born in Muscatine on November 16, 1862, and was well known in this vicinity. The funeral will be from the late residence Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock, Rev. E. C. Armstrong having charge of the service.
Name: JACOB MINDER
Submitted by: Keith Street, assisted by Phyllis Hazen (of no relation)
Dated Submitted: February 21, 2010
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, May 23, 1917, page 8
After an illness of more than seven months duration during the greater part of which time he was confined to his bed, Jacob Minder, a prominent Lake Township farmer, passed away at his home at 8:45 o’clock this morning. --- Jacob Minder was born in Switzerland, September 30, 1832. He came to America and Muscatine County in 1854. In 1856 he was united in marriage with a Miss Mary Anne Bowers. To this union eight children were born, one of whom preceded him in death. Those who with his wife survive him are Frank of Muscatine; John, Jacob, Jr., Fred and William of Lake Township; Mrs. Henry Kindler of Muscatine, and Mrs. David foster of South Muscatine. The deceased is also survived by several brothers and sisters in Switzerland. No funeral arrangements have been made as yet.
Name: JACOB HARRISON MINDER
Submitted by: Keith Street, assisted by Phyllis Hazen (of no relation)
Dated Submitted: February 21, 2010
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, June 6, 1949, page 7
Funeral services for Jacob Harrison Minder, 74, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the George M. Wittich Funeral Home by the Rev. Walter Speck, pastor of the Musserville Methodist Church. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. --- Mr. Minder, lifelong resident of Muscatine, died at 3:05 p.m. Saturday at his home, 514 Maple Avenue, after and extended illness. He was born on December 23, 1874, in Lake Township, Muscatine County, the son of Jacob and Mary Ann Bower Minder. He married Bertha E. Ansell on March 4, 1908, in Muscatine. Mr. Minder was a retired farmer. --- Surviving are his wife, one son, Gene E. Minder, East Dubuque, one daughter, Mrs. Hollis Dollman, Muscatine; two brothers, Frank and Fred Minder, both of this city; one sister, Mrs. Henry Kindler, Muscatine; four grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents, one son in infancy, one sister and three brothers.Name: MARY ANN MINDER
Submitted by: Keith Street, assisted by Phyllis Hazen (of no relation)
Dated Submitted: February 21, 2010
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, April 24, 1922, page 7
Mrs. Mary Ann Minder, longtime resident of Muscatine County, died about 2 o’clock this afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. David Foster, 915 Oregon St. A complications of ailments caused her death. She was 85 years old. --- Mrs. Minder, formerly Miss Mary Ann Bowers, was born August 15, 1836, in Pennsylvania, and came to Muscatine County when a small child. She married Jacob Minder about fifty eight years ago, who preceded her in death by five years. She spent most of her life on a farm in Lake Township but has lived with her daughter since last October. --- She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Henry Kindler and Mrs. David Foster, both of this city; five sons, John and Fred Minder of Lake Township, and Frank, Jacob, and William Minder of Muscatine; and one sister, Mrs. Tracy Sciford of Ricketts, Iowa.---------------Source: “Davenport Democrat and Leader”, Davenport, Iowa, Wednesday, April 26, 1922 pg 19----------------Today at 2 o'clock; funeral services were held for Mrs. Mary Ann Minder from the home of her daughter, Mrs. David Poster, 915 Oregon street, with Rev. P. S. Apfel of the Musserville Methodist church in. charge. Burial was at the High Prairie cemetery.
Name: SARAH M. MINSTER
Submitted by: Webmaster for Jeremy
Date Submitted: September 17, 2000
Source of Obituary:"THE WILTON ADVOCATE AND REVIEW", Wilton Junction, Iowa, Thursday, February 19, 1920, front page
OBITUARY---- Sarah M. Minster, daughter of Garrett V. and Martha Scott, was born January 8, 1838, and passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. L. Coop, on February 17, 1920. She lived to the good old age of 82 years, 1 month and 9 days. On March 10, 1859, she was married to William S. Mister. There are left to mourn her death two-sisters Mrs. J. H. Lukens of St. Louis, Mo., and Mrs. D. C. Tyson of Long Island, Kansas. Also Josephine Heritage of Tinicum, Penn., G. S. Minster, Mrs. W. L. Coop and II. D. Minster, all of Fairfield, also grand children and great grand children. At an early age she united with the M. E. church, of which she has been a faithful member until her death. The body was brought to Wilton, and after a brief service at the Griffith undertaking parlors this morning at 10 o'clock the remains were laid to rest in Oakdale cemetery. Rev. A. Casselman, pastor of the Reformed church, had charge of the service. The family were former residents of Wilton, and known to many of our people.
Name: WILLIAM S. MINSTER
Submitted by: Webmaster for Jeremy
Date Submitted: September 21, 2000
Source of Obituary: "The Evening Journal", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, September 28, 1891, page 4
Wilton Loses a Good Citizen.----- William S. Minster, well known in Muscatine, died Saturday afternoon, at his home in Wilton, of a complication of diseases. The deceased had been confined to his home for some time past and on last Monday had an operation performed on an abscess in his thigh. He was thought to be gaining in strength and his sudden death was a great shock to his friends. He had been a resident of Wilton, for nearly 20 years, coming there from Pennsylvania. For a year he resided in Muscatine, during which time, he was connected with the Muscatine Grocery Co. He was 60 years of age and leaves a wife and family. He was a member of the Methodist church and belonged to the I. L. of ? (can't read it)., and was universally respected.
Name: MARGARET ANN MISSEL
Submitted by Mary E. Boyer (of no relation)
Date submitted: April 30, 2008
Source of Obituary: “Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa, (written in ink/pencil; Jan - - 50)
Mrs. Margaret Ann BULSTER-MISSEL, 88, a resident of Muscatine for 22 years, died at her home, 711 Spruce street, today of complications of age. --- She was born on Dec. 9, 1861; the daughter of Joseph and Catherine LANG-BULSTER in Muscatine and was married to Michael MISSEL here in 1883. She spent 35 years of her life at Pine Mills. --- Surviving are four sons, Louis and Joseph of Muscatine, Carl of Davenport and Michael of Wheatland, Ia; three daughters, Cathryn Marguerite, at home, Frances of Muscatine and Mrs. Clara DIGNEY of Ardon; two sister, Mrs. Louise GOULD and Mrs. Kate GESELL, both of Muscatine; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, four sisters and two brothers. --- Funeral services will be held Wednesday at St. Mary’s church. --------------(written in ink; 11 Jan 1950) --------- Solemn requiem high mass was celebrated today at St. Mary’s church for Mrs. Margaret Ann BULSTER-MISSEL. The Rev. J. J. Schoenfelder, pastor, was the celebrant with the Rev. Father George Snell as the deacon and the Rev. Father LeRoy Berthold as the sub-deacon. Acolytes were Paul Stych, Charles Maher, Jerome Conway and James Pallischeck. Casket bearers were Fred Baer, Leo Fuller, Ed Weis, Roman Luedtke, Andrew Nester and Fred GESELL. Burial was in St. Mary’s cemetery under the direction of the Riley Funeral home.
Name: MRS. OTTILIA MISTEREK
Submitted by: Webmaster for someone else
Date Submitted: January 05, 2002
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, June 10, 1969, page 14
MRS. OTTILIA MISTEREK----- Mrs. Ottilia Misterek, 85, Bellevue, Wash, died at 9:30 a.m. today at Muscatine General hospital following a brief illness. Mrs. Misterek has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. R. E. Mattheis, in Muscatine for the past ten days. Funeral services are pending at the Geo. M. Wittich funeral home. Burial wil be in the Hope Lutheran cemetary, Delmont, S.D. Born Jan. 15, 1884 in Douglas County, S. D., she was the daughter of William and Katherine Stickle Mueller. She married Paul Misterek who preceded her in death in 1936. Mrs. Misterek was a member of the Grace Lutheran church at Bellevue, Wash. Survivors include three sons, Arthur, Omaha, Neb.; Elmer, Delmont, S.D.; and E. A. Misterek, Sisseton, S. D. Also, four daughters, Mrs. Rudolph (Gertrude) Mattheis, Muscatine; Mrs. Elmon (Deanda) Ousley, Bellevue. Wash.; Mrs. Mark (Edna) Lloyd, Houston, Tex.; and Miss Esther Misterek, Bellevue, Wash. There are 16 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Also one brother, Dr. Emil Mueller, Lake Zurich, Ill.; and two sisters, Mrs. Emanuel (Minnie) Hehn, Elgin, N.D.; and Mrs. Henry (Leontine) Zeller, Bismark, N.D. In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and two sisters.
Name: EDWARD MITTLANDER
Submitted by Mary E. Boyer (of no relation)
Date submitted: April 30, 2008
Source of Obituary: “Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, June 25, 1953
Funeral rites for Edward MITTLANDER, 64, of Ft. Madison, whose death occurred at his home there on Wednesday. The body will arrive at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral home at 3:30 p.m. Friday and services held then. --- Mr. MITTLANDER is survived by a brother, Paul MITTLANDER, also of Ft. Madison. ---------------- (written in pencil; 6-27-1953) ---------- Funeral services for Edward MITTLANDER were Friday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home. The Rev. M. L. VanWagenen pastor of the First Congregational church officiated. Pallbearers were William Mueller, Walter Stark, Fred Schwertfeger, William Schoenig, Charles Schoenig and Frank Schoenig. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery.
Name: ALBERT A. MITTMAN
Submitted by Mary E. Boyer (of no relation)
Date submitted: April 30, 2008
Source of Obituary: “Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa, (written in ink; 1 Nov 1951)
Funeral services for Albert A. MITTMAN, 66, who died of a heart attack Friday, were held Monday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral home. Dr. Claude Cooper, pastor of the First Methodist church, was in charge. Pallbearers were: Earl MITTMAN, Delmar MITTMAN, Gene MITTMAN, Harold LOHSE, Alvin LOHSE and John Schroeder. Flower attendants were: Mrs. William Culberson, Mrs. Donald Riley and Mrs. Harvey Krueger. Burial was at Memorial Park cemetery. --------------(written in pencil; Nov 3 - 51) ----------- Funeral services for Albert A. MITTMAN will be held on Monday at the Geo. M Wittich Funeral home. --- The son of John and Amelia SCHMALZ-MITTMAN, he was born Dec. 10, 1884 in Muscatine county, spending his entire life here. He married Emma KOENIG on Dec. 8, 1915 in Muscatine. Mr. MITTMAN had engaged in farming most of his life, but had recently been employed by the Central State bank. --- He is survived by his wife at home; one son, Richard J. MITTMAN, Muscatine; one brother, Fred MITTMAN, Muscatine; three sisters, Mrs. John LOHSE, Muscatine; Mrs. Arnold WICKEY, Davenport; Mrs. Leonard MASON, Cleveland O., and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Name: BESSIE MITTMAN
Submitted by:Ben Mittman
Date Submitted: Wednesday, October 29, 2003
Source of Obituary:"QUAD-CITY TIMES", Davenport, IA., October 13, 2000
MOLINE -- Services for Bessie Mittman, Moline, will be today in the main sanctuary at Moline Gospel Temple. Burial will be in Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline. Mrs. Mittman died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2000, at Trinity Medical Center-West Campus, Rock Island. Trimble Funeral Home, Moline, is in charge of arrangements. She was employed as personal secretary to the Rev. Dr. Charles Hollis at Moline Gospel Temple for more than 50 years. Bessie Wise was born Sept. 16, 1915, in Rock Island. She married Paul Mittman in 1942 in Moline. Memorials may be given to the church. Survivors include her husband, Paul; and sisters, Barbara Cady, La Crescenta, Calif., and Jeanette Fitzpatrick, Coos Bay, Ore.
Name: MARY E. MITTMAN
Submitted by Mary E. Boyer (of no relation)
Date submitted: April 30, 2008
Source of Obituary: “Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa, (written in pencil; 1952)
Mrs. Mary E. MITTMAN, 90, 206 West Fifth street, died Wednesday at Bellevue hospital. The daughter of Conrad and Barbara BERNINGER-ASTHALTER, she was born Oct. 26, 1861 at Muscatine. She was married Sept. 27, 1882 to Robert MITTMAN at Muscatine. The couple lived on a farm southwest of Muscatine following their marriage and she moved to Muscatine in 1915. --- Survivors include: One son, Walter MITTMAN, Muscatine; three daughters, Mrs. Bertha HINTERMEISTER of Muscatine and Mrs. Frank GERTZ and Mrs. Ernest STENDER of Davenport; 16 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. --- She was preceded in death by her husband in 1905, a daughter, Mrs. Nellie VanZANDT, in 1936, a son, Harry MITTMAN, in 1947, one infant daughter, a sister, Mrs. Anna RIEK, and a brother, Jacob ASTHALTER. --- Funeral services will be held Saturday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral home. Dr. Claude W. Cooper, pastor of the First Methodist church, will be in charge. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery.
Name: VIOLETTE MITTMAN
Submitted by:Ben Mittman
Date Submitted: Wednesday, October 29, 2003
Source of Obituary:"QUAD-CITY TIMES", Davenport, IA., January 31, 2003
MUSCATINE, Iowa -- Violette M. Mittman, formerly of 1019 Newell Ave., Muscatine, died Thursday, Jan. 30, 2003, at Muscatine Care Center. Services will be Saturday at Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home, Muscatine. Burial will be in Muscatine Memorial Park. Mrs. Mittman was employed as a teacher's aide at Colorado Elementary School and had worked at Nielsen Clearing House. Violette Rexroth was born March 5, 1915, in Chicago. She married Robert Mittman in 1938 at her parent's home in Muscatine. He died in 1994. Memorials may be made to Bloomington-Muscatine Friends Church or the care center. Survivors include a daughter, Mary Beckman, Muscatine; a granddaughter; sister, Shirley Garnes, Davenport; and brothers, Raymond and Irving "Bud" Rexroth, both of Muscatine.
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