Obituaries for Muscatine County, Iowa

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Name: MRS. A. B. ROBBINS (ROBINS)
Submitted by: Web Master
Date Submitted: Tuesday, March 12, 2002
Source of Obituary: "REVIEW-DISPATCH", Moline, Illinois, Friday, June 29, 1894
Mrs. A.B. Robins, wife of the Rev. Dr. Robbins who has been pastor of the Congregational Church in Muscatine, Iowa for more than 50 years, died last Friday.


Name: AVIS MILDRED ROBBINS
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Friday, September 2, 2005 6:28 AM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, August 25, 2005
Avis Robbins------ WEST LIBERTY, Iowa - Avis Mildred Robbins, 101, formerly of Melbourne, Fla. and Tucson, Ariz., died Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2005, at Simpson Memorial Home, West Liberty. Burial will be at Tucson Memorial Park, Tucson, at a later date. Mrs. Robbins was born May 15, 1904, in Waukegan, Ill., the daughter of Fred and Ceila Stafford Zoehler. She married Wilbur G. Robbins on Aug. 16, 1930, in Waukegan. She spent her early years in Waukegan and Zion, Ill. and then in Delafield and Platteville, Wis. She later moved to Tucson and then to Melbourne and West Liberty. She was employed with Abbott Laboratories in Waukegan for many years. She had many friends throughout the United States. She was active in her church work and loved to knit and crochet. Her family was very important to her. Survivors include four sons, W. Glenn Robbins and wife Karen of Iowa City, Andrew G. Robbins and wife Jane of Lancaster, Wis., Garald G. Robbins and wife Sima of Newark, Del. and Eugene S. Robbins and wife Elizabeth of Charlotte, N.C. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one sister, one brother, one grandchild and one great-grandchild. -----Submitters' Note: no relation


Name: ADDIE and ARTIE ROBERTS
Submitted by: Bev Gerdts
Date Submitted: October 29, 2011
Source of Obituary: "Muscatine Daily Journal", Muscatine, IA., Wednesday February 3, 1875
Died, in Sweetland Township, January 22nd, 1875, of membranous croup, Addie, aged 3 years, 5months, 22 days. Also, on January 25th, Artie, aged 5years, 9m, 17d. Children of Daniel N. and Lou Roberts.


Name: DANIEL W. ROBERTS
Submitted by: Bev Gerdts
Date Submitted: November 15, 2011
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, IA., Thursday September 21, 1909
Word has been received in this city of the death of Daniel W. Roberts, of Oskaloosa. The end came last evening at his home after a lingering illness of about a year. His death is attributed to a general breakdown. Mr. Roberts was well known in and about this city as he lived for about fifty years in Bloomington Township moving here in 1853. He is survived by his wife, five children and one sister. The children are, Prof. G.L. Roberts, of Merrill, Wis.; Miss Clara Roberts of Oskaloosa; Dr. Fred Roberts of Des Moines; William Roberts of Kansas City and Clifford Roberts of Whittier, Cal. The sister, Mrs. Susan Jones, is the only Muscatine relative. The funeral is to be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Friends church at Bloomington and internment will be made in the Friends cemetery.


Name: D. W. ROBERTS
Submitted by: Lynn McCleary (of no relation)
Date submitted: August 8, 2009
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL & NEWS TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, Sept. 23, 1909
Roberts Funeral Held – D.W. Roberts Laid to Rest in Bloomington --- D.W. Roberts who passed away at Oskaloosa, was buried this afternoon at Friends cemetery in Bloomington. The services were held at 2 o’clock from Bloomington Friends church. Those acting as pall bearers are: A.J. Wood, Joel Chenoweth, E.F. Hoag, George Lefevere, A. Klepper and B. Dower.


Name: GOFFFRED ROBERTS
Submitted by: June Welsch (of no relation)
Date Submitted: August 31, 2009
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday December 13, 1928
Funeral services for Gottfred Roberts, inmate of the Lutheran Old People's Home, who died Tuesday Muscatine evening, were conducted at the home this morning by the Rev. William Klein. Burial was in the home cemetery.


Name: JEREMIAH ROBERTS
Submitted by: Bev Gerdts
Date Submitted: January 1, 2012
Source of Obituary: "Muscatine Evening Journal", Muscatine, IA., February 23, 1872
Jeremiah Roberts, who settled in this county about twenty years ago, died at his home in Sweetland Center, this morning, at the ripe age of seventy-nine years. His disease was pneumonia.


Name: MRS. OLIVER ROBERTS
Submitted by: Webmaster for Sue
Date Submitted: Sunday, October 14, 2001
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL AND NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, January 24, 1935, page 11
MRS. ROBERTS, 77 CALLED IN DEATH---- Stroke of Paralysis Fatal; Rites Will Be Held Friday.------ (Journal News Service.) Fruitland----- Mrs. Oliver Roberts, 77, died at her home here at 7:35 p.m. Wednesday as the result of a paralytic stroke which she suffered two days before. Margaret A. Stout was born at Rose Hill, Ia., on March 15, 1857, and on March 1, 1884, was married to Oliver Roberts at Rose Hill. Three children were born to the couple, two of whom have preceded her in death. They are Laura Alice Roberts and Mary Roberts Kemp. Besides her husband, she is survived by one son, Charles; two sisters, Mrs. Jennie Gasten and Mrs. Alice Dickson; four brothers, Charles, Edward, George and William Stout; and three grandchildren, Kenneth LaMoyne Kemp, Leota Kemp and Mrs. Marguerite Grete. Funeral services will be conducted at the Island M. E. church Friday with the Rev. W. H. Slack in charge. Burial will be in the Letts cemetery.


Name: OLIVER ROBERTS
Submitted by: Webmaster for Sue
Date Submitted: Saturday, May 19, 2001
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL AND NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, Sept 27, 1943, page 7
Oliver Roberts----Oliver Roberts, 90, resident of the Fruitland community for the past 50 years, died at his home at 9:15 p.m. Sunday after an extended illness with complications. The funeral rites will be Tuesday at the Island Methodist church with burial at Letts. The body will be taken to the residence today by the Collins Funeral home of Letts. The son of James and Permelia Ann Roberts, he was born in Shelby County, Ind., Nov. 20, 1852, and married Margaret A. Stout on March 1, 1883 at Rose Hill, Ia. For many years he was employed as a section worker for the Rock Island railroad. He was of the Methodist faith. Surviving are his wife, one son, James C. Roberts, of Fruitland, three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. His wife preceded him in death. (as you can see there is an contradiction on the wife)


Name: AUDREY L. CECIL ROBERTSON
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Tuesday, August 2, 2005 8:05 AM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, July 14, 2005
Audrey Robertson----- SOLON, Iowa - Audrey L. Cecil Robertson, 89, Solon, died Wednesday, July 13, 2005, at the Solon Nursing Care Center after a brief illness. The family will have a private memorial service. Mrs. Robertson was born June 6, 1916, in St. Louis, Mo., the daughter of Clyde and Minnie Wolford. She married Jack "Dorsey" Cecil on March 7, 1934, in Canton, Mo. He preceded her in death in 1976. She later married William Robertson in 1982 in Muscatine. He preceded her in death in 2003. She spent part of her childhood in St. Louis and the family later moved to Conesville. She and Jack had one son, Gary, who was born March 16, 1935. In 1940, the family made their home in Columbus Junction, where they lived until Jack's death. She and William relocated to Solon. She was a homemaker and she thoroughly enjoyed her family, cooking, music, singing and painting. She was an exceptional, caring mother, a warm, nurturing grandmother and she will truly be missed by her family and all who knew her. Survivors include a son, Gary L. Cecil and wife Dee of Mount Vernon; four grandchildren, Gary Cecil Jr. and wife Pam of Keokuk, Vicki Shover and husband Kurt of Solon, Holly Johnson and husband Rick and Leanne Royer and husband John, all of Mount Vernon; eight great-grandchildren, Mandy Warson of Lone Tree, Dusty Miller and Trevor Miller, both of Solon, Cole Cecil, Jamie Cecil and Chase Cecil, all of Keokuk, Lainey Johnson of Mount Vernon and Chanse Shover of Solon; and four great-great grandchildren. -----Submitter's Note: I'm not related.


Name: GEORGE D. ROBERTSON
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: February 28, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, August 12, 1960, page 9
George D. Robertson----Funeral services for George D. Robertson, 86, of 611 Mulberry avenue, who died Thursday at Mercy hospital, Iowa City, will be conducted by the Rev. Lloyd Dutro Saturday at the George M. Wittich Funeral Home. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Robertson, who had been employed by the C. E. Richard and Sons Co., was born Jan. 6, 1874 at Marionville, Mo., a son of John and Ellen Hankins Robertson. He had been a resident here since 1927. He married Rosetta Harden a number of years ago. Surviving are three sons, Delmer Robertson of Kansas City, Mo., Earl B. Robertson of Muscatine, and Jerry P. Robertson of Okmulgee, Okla.; a daughter, Mrs. Walter Benson of Pasco, Wash.; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, three children and several brothers and sisters.


Name: GORDON W. ROBERTSON
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Tuesday, August 2, 2005 8:09 AM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, July 6, 2005
Gordon Robertson----- FORT MYERS, Fla. - Gordon W. Robertson, 79, former resident of Muscatine, died Friday, July 1, 2005, at Hope Hospice South, Fort Myers. Mr. Robertson was born in Monte Vista, Colo., the son of Arthur and Civility Robertson. After graduation from Sargent High School, Monte Vista, he joined the Merchant Marines at age 17. He spent time in Okinawa during World War II. He graduated from the University of Colorado, Boulder, Colo., with a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering. He began his professional career as an electrical engineer with the REA in Colorado. In 1964 he moved to Muscatine and was employed by Stanley Consultants. His career with SCI included assignments to numerous locations in Iowa, Missouri, Alaska, Bolivia and Antigua. He was an avid RV'er, traveling with his wife to all 50 states and many countries. In 1980 he retired to St. Helen, Mich., and then to Fort Myers in 1983. He was a member of Hope United Presbyterian Church, a past master mason of the Monte Vista, CO Lodge, a 50-year member of the masons and the Order of the Eastern Star and a member of the American Legion. He was a spirited and fun-loving husband, dad, stepdad, grandfather and friend. He will be missed always. Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Gwendolyn Phillips Thomas Robertson; two sons, Gary Robertson of Bailey, Colo. and Brad Robertson of Centennial, Colo.; a stepdaughter, Judith Thomas Sitter and husband Donald of Clermont, Fla.; two granddaughters; and two grandsons. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, two grandsons, and a stepson, Larry Thomas. ----Submitters' Note: No Relation.


Name: CHARLES ROBINSON
Submitted by: Al Braley
Dated Submitted: Monday, July 09, 2001 1:46 PM
Source of Obituary: "WEST LIBERTY INDEX", West Liberty, Iowa, Tuesday, May 12, 1908
DIED.----- Charles Robinson died May 8, 1908 on the farm upon which had been spent the last eleven years of his life. He had lived beyond the usual average allotted to man. For three score and thirteen years, he had braved the storms of life. "Strange that a harp of thousand strings should keep in tune so long." He was a native of Chenango County, N.Y. while yet a boy as a member of his father's family he came to Kalamazoo, Mich., and from there to Illinois. In Grundy County were expended the best years of his middle life. Here it was that he met Elizabeth Flanders, and on March 16, 1871, she became his wife. To this union were born Frank C. Robinson, C. M. Robinson, Fred Robinson, Millie, now the wife of Wm. H. Deming of La Belle, Mo., Alice now the wife of Chas. DeForest of West Liberty, Cora, the wife of Lloyd Winans of Tacoma, Wash. Eugene and Nellie died in early life. All the living members of this family were present at the funeral services at the home. Of his father's family but one survives--John Robinson of Webster City, who was also present during the brief illness and death. Rev. P. H. Green of West Liberty officiated at the initial services at the home and the remains were taken to Morris, Ill. and the funeral held in the M. E. Church in that city, Rev. Snyder officiating. The following members of the family accompanied the remains to their final rest beside his two children and his father and mother in the Sample Cemetery. viz: the widow, Elizabeth Robinson, Frank C. Robinson and his wife Edna, Alice DeForest, Cora Winans and the brother of the deceased.----Al Braley notes for this obituary: The farm of Charles Robinson was actually located in Iowa Twp., Cedar County, just north and east of West Liberty, which was their Post Office. (Also see below.)-----Additional obituary from the: "MORRIS DAILY HERALD", Grundy Co., Illinois, May 9, 1908, page 3------ FORMER LIVERYMAN DIES AT WEST LIBERTY, IOWA Body of Charles Robinson to be Brought to Morris For Burial--The Funeral Monday Afternoon. Morris friends received word today of the death of Charles Robinson, who was engaged in the livery business in this city many years ago. He died, at West Liberty, Iowa. The body will be brought to Morris, and the funeral will be held Monday afternoon with services at the Methodist church at 1 o'clock. The interment will be in Sample cemetery, south of town. Mr. Robinson was at one time a farmer of Felix township. He sold his farm and bought another near Mazon, selling that about ten years ago and moving to West Liberty. He is survived by a wife and family.


Name: EDNA C. ROBINSON
Submitted by: Sandra Enderle
Date submitted: February 22, 2009
Source of Obituary:”WEST LIBERTY INDEX”, West Liberty, IA, October 3, 1940
Mrs. Frank Robinson passed away at the University hospital at Iowa City, on Wednesday, aged 55 years, two weeks and two days. --- Edna C. Irwin, daughter of James A. and Anna W. Irwin, was born near Atalissa, on September 16, 1886. --- On March 25, 1908, she was united in marriage with Frank C. Robinson and this union was blessed with three daughters, Ferne, Mrs. Gladys Dibbern, and Helen. Mr. and Mrs. Robinson made their home on the farm near West Liberty until 1911, when they moved to a farm in Fayette county where they spent several years. They returned to West Liberty in 1923 and have lived in this community since. --- She is survived by her husband, the three daughters, two grandchildren, John and Victor Dibbern, all of West Liberty; one sister, Mrs. Wilma Bartels of Maynard, and her step-mother, Mrs. Lottie Irwin. One brother, O.B. Irwin, proceded her in death a few months ago. --- Mrs. Robinson had been ill for several weeks, and on Sept. 27 underwent a major operation. --- Funeral services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, Friday conducted by her pastor, Rev. L.L. DeFlon. Burial will be made at North Prairie cemetery.


Name: ELIZABETH (FLANDERS) ROBINSON
Submitted by: Al Braley
Dated Submitted: Monday, July 09, 2001 1:46 PM
Source of Obituary: "WEST LIBERTY INDEX", West Liberty, Iowa, Thursday, October 20, 1927
OBITUARY----- Elizabeth Flanders, daughter of Ziba and Ruth Flanders, was born at Rutland, Vermont, February 22, 1843. Here her young life was spent and her early schooling was received. When a young woman she came to Grundy County, Illinois, with relatives with whom she made her home for some time. March 6, 1871 she was, united in marriage to Charles Robinson, To this union eight children were born Eugene, who was laid to rest at the age of nine years; Frank C. and Alice DeForest of West Liberty; Millie E. Deming .of Iowa City; Clarence M. of Washington; Cora A. Winans and Fred A. of Oakland, California, and Nellie who passed away at the age of one year. Eight grandchildren also survive. March 1, 1893 the family moved to the vicinity of West Liberty, where May 8, 1908, the home was broken up by the death of the husband and father, since which time the deceased has made her home among the children. Having spent the greater part of her life ministering to others she was not content to be ministered unto, so in December, 1918, she prevailed upon the children to permit her to establish her own home on East Sixth street. This was but temporary for in a few weeks she suffered a paralytic stroke which rendered unavailing the self-dependence which she so earnestly sought. In the years that followed, her health improved and the past two years her ardent desire has been fulfilled in her home on North Calhoun street, when her health and wishes permitted. Having lost her sense of hearing in early life, she was deprived of the satisfaction of mingling in public functions, hid applied herself diligently to the welfare of her family with the one thought in mind, that each should live as God intended. While she had never become identified with a church organization, she held to the true principles of Christian teaching and valued virtue above profession. Her usual health continued until the last two weeks when a weakened heart brought its attendant suffering, and tho kindly hands relieved her closing hours, she peacefully passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles DeForest, on Tuesday evening, October 11, at the age of 84 years, 7 months and 19 days Burial took place Friday at Mt. Morris, Ill.------Al Braley note for this obituary: She was also buried in Sample Cemetery in Morris, Grundy Co., IL.-----Additional obituary from the: "MORRIS DAILY HERALD", Grundy Co., Illinois, October 13, 1927, page 1------ Mrs. Libbie Robinson To Be Buried Here The body of Mrs. Libbie Robinson, widow of Charles Robinson, deceased, former residents of Mazon, will be brought here tomorrow at 11:35 A.M. over the Rock Island and then to Sample Cemetery where a short service will be held at the grave. Mrs. Robinson was almost 80 years old and the family left Grundy County for West Liberty, IA., in 1892. She died at West Liberty and is survived by six children.


Name: FRANK C. ROBINSON
Submitted by: Sandra Enderle
Date submitted: February 22, 2009
Source of Obituary:”WEST LIBERTY INDEX”, West Liberty, IA, Thursday, June 10, 1948
Funeral services for Frank Robinson who died Monday at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City were held at the Presbyterian Church on Wednesday. Rev. Clinton Frank officated. Pallbearers were Irwin Mosher, Andrew Guthrie, Delbert Smith, Robert Buckman. Flower attendents were Mrs. Harry Schooley and Mrs. Carrie Webb. Interment was in the North Prairie Cemetery where graveside services were conducted by Mt. Calvery Lodge, A. F. & A. M. ----------------Frank C., son of Charles and Elizabeth Robinson, was born in Grundy County, Illinois, October 3, 1873. The family moved to Iowa in 1893 and he graduated from West Liberty High School in 1895, and was later a graduate of Capital City Commercial college. On March 25, 1908 he was united in marriage with Edna C. Irwin. --- They farmed north of West Liberty for two years, after which they moved to Fayette County. Mr. Robinson was engaged in farming and later was deputy county auditor for two years. In 1923 the family returned to a farm near West Liberty. --- Mr. Robinson retired from the farm in1944 and had spent the past two years with his sister in Portland, Oregon. --- Surviving him are this three daughters, Mrs. Andrew Enderle and Mrs. Emmett Sullivan of West Liberty, and Mrs. Fred Dibbern of Davenport, and five grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Charles DeForest of West Liberty and Mrs. L.A. Winans of Portland, Oregon, and a brother Fred of San Francisco, Calif. His wife Edna, two sisters Nellie and Millie, and two brothers Eugene and Clarence proceded him in death.


Name: GEORGE WILLIAM ROBINSON
Submitted by: Norma Rogers for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: July 8, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, January 5, 1911, page 5
GEORGE ROBINSON HAS PASSED AWAY---- DEATH OCCURRED AT HOME ON CEDAR STREET THIS MORNING----- Young Man, Son of Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Robinson, Had Been Ailing for More Than Three Years.------ George William Robinson passed away at the home of his parents, Mrs. and Mrs. T. A. Robinson, 1311 Cedar Street, this morning at 4:30 o'clock. The young man had been ailing for three years and had been confined to his home for a year or more. He was born in Media, Douglas county, Kansas, on December 2, 1886, and had lived here nearly two years, during which time he had made many acquaintances, all of whom will be shocked to learn of his death. Since last July he has served as deacon of the Church of Brethren here. Besides his parents, three brothers and one sister survive, they being, Rufus, of Terra Haute, Ind., John and Morris at home, and Mrs. Luella Burton, of Chicago. The funeral has not been definitely announced but it will probably be held on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. The remains will be interred at Greenwood cemetery.


Name: FELIX ROCK
Submitted by: Janet Branson
Date Submitted: Saturday, October 07, 2000 5:11 PM
Source of Obituary: "WEST LIBERTY INDEX", West Liberty, Iowa, Date of newspaper-Unknown, Death date: July 8, 1917
OBITUARY----- The suffering of Felix Rock, aged West Liberty citizen, came to an end, in death, at 3 o'clock Wednesday morning, at his home on West Seventh Street. He had been in poor health for several years, and since the first of June his condition had remained critical. He was married to Miss Laura Fisher, March 24, 1874, and four children were born to them: Miss Mary, who is at home; Mrs. Matilda John of West Liberty; and Marvin S. Rock of Rockwell City. A daughter, Louie, died about twenty years ago. The three children, with their mother, were with Mr. Rock when the end came. One brother, Edward Rock of West Liberty, also survives. An Aunt, Mrs. Louisa Hallock, lives in Atalissa. All these, with a host of friends, mourn the loss of this good man. Mr. Rock was born near Urbana, Champaign County, Ohio, November 1, 1840, and in the spring of 1845 he came to Iowa with his parents. They settled in Muscatine, and with the exception of three years which he spent in Nebraska as a young man, Mr. Rock had lived in this vicinity ever since.


Name: LAURA FISHER ROCK
Submitted by: Janet Branson
Date Submitted: Saturday, October 07, 2000 5:11 PM
Source of Obituary: "WEST LIBERTY INDEX", West Liberty, Iowa, Date of newspaper-Unknown, Death date: August 16, 1927
Death Sends Summons to Loved Women----- Mrs. Rock Answers Call------ On Tuesday, Mrs. Laura Rock, widow of Felix Rock, passed away at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Lane, the end coming after several years of failing health. Laura, daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. J. Marvin Fisher, was born in Towanda County, Pennsylvania, December 12, 1854, and while yet in the early years of infancy, came with her parents to Iowa. The new home was made in Muscatine County, first on a farm near Atalissa and later near West Liberty., and the remaining years of her life were sent in this community. She was married to Felix S. Rock March 25, 1874. To this union were born four children, three of whom survive. They are Mrs. Edwin Lane and Mrs. Harry Johns of West Liberty, and Marvin Rock of Rockwell City. One daughter, Gertrude Louise, preceded her in death at the age of eleven. She leaves two granddaughters, Mildred Lane and Catherine Laura Rock. Her husband passed away in 1917. Laura Fisher was the eldest of eight children, six of whom survive: Fred L. Fisher, Portland, Ore.; Mrs. Stella Haurigan and Mrs. Harriet Aikins, Melstone, Montana; John M. Fisher, Eagle Grove; Mrs. Gertrude McGowan, Silsbee, Texas; and Mrs. Lou Henderson, West Liberty. One brother, Willis Waldo, died in infancy. About twenty years ago she confessed Christ as her personal Savior. A large portion of her life has been spent in sacrificial service for others. Her kind ministries to many in their sorrow reveal her nature as tender and sympathetic. Funeral services were held at the Christian Church this afternoon, conducted by the pastor, Noel T. Adams. Interment was made in Oakridge Cemetery.


Name: LOUISA "LOUIE" ROCK
Submitted by: Janet Branson
Date Submitted: Saturday, October 07, 2000 5:11 PM
Source of Obituary: "WEST LIBERTY INDEX", West Liberty, Iowa, Date of newspaper-Unknown, Death date: June 17, 1897
Another Home Darkened----- Died, of complications of diseases after an illness of over three months, Louie G., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Felix Rock. She was born Jan. 27th, 1887 and died June 17th, 1897, at the age of 10 years, 5 months, and 21 days. Louie was a bright child of a gentle and affectionate nature, ever thoughtful of those around her. But words of praise for the departed are unnecessary. During her mother's illnes in the spring, little Lou was so anxious to make it pleasant at home so "mamma would get well." And although her own health was failing, this heroic little girl bore up patiently without complaint until her strength gave out entirely. Then followed days of most severe suffering and delirium. She was a very patient sufferer, never having once complained of pain for several weeks before her death. She failed gradually as a flower plucked plucked from its stem withers and dies. She bade the grief-stricken family an affectionate farewell and said, "Jesus Christ receive my spirit. I hope we may all meet in heaven." About six in the evening her life went as calmly and peacefully as though she were just falling asleep.


Name: MERLE ROCK
Submitted by: Elizabeth Harper Casillas
Date Submitted: February 17, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, October 26, 2006
MERLE ROCK, 80, Mankato, died Monday, Oct. 23, 2006, at his home. Services will be Thursday, Oct. 26, St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Mankato, Minn. Burial will be at Woodland Hills Cemetery, Mankato. Mr. Rock was born March 6, 1926, in Muscatine, Iowa, the son of Clarence and Effie Odell Rock. He married Joyce King in 1949 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Muscatine. He graduated from Muscatine High School in 1944 and then entered the U.S. Navy. He served in the Navy from 1944-46. He attended Muscatine Community College. He worked for S.S. Kresge for 20 years and then was a custodian at Mankato East High School. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9713 and the American Legion. He enjoyed playing cards, hunting, fishing and spending time with family. Survivors include his wife; nine children, Dan and wife Barbara of Lake Crystal, Minn., David and wife Kay of Kasota, Minn., Michael and wife Paula of Eden Prairie, Minn., Theresa Altmann and husband Robert of Le Sueur, Minn., Janice Sens and husband Larry and Timothy and wife Holly, all of Eagle Lake, Minn., Andrew and wife Bertha of Winnebago, Minn., Anthony and wife Linda of Cottage Grove, Minn. and Christopher of Lake Crystal; a son-in-law, Doug Iddings of Waconia, Minn.; 23 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a brother, Clarence Rock and wife Margaret of West Liberty, Iowa; and a sister, Loretta Brandon and husband Riley of Pine Top, Ariz.. He was preceded in death by his parents; two daughters, Sue Iddings and Patty Rock; and a sister, Dorothy.


Name: IRENE ROCKAFELLOW
Submitted by: Elva Tharp Clyne
Date Submitted: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 9:16 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, August, 1986
IRENE ROCKAFELLOW ----- West Liberty - Irene Rockafellow, 72, died Monday at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, following an extended illness. Services are Thursday at the Snider Funeral Home. The Rev. Ralph Farmer will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery, West Liberty. Mrs Rockafellow was born March 16, 1914 at Moscow, a daughter of Lee and Susie Valet Tharp. On Dec. 20, 1933 she married Lowell Rockafellow in West Liberty. She had worked in the housekeeping and dietary departments of the University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City. She was a member of the Women of the Moose, the Rebekah Lodge and the Royal Neighbors of America. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Howard Rockafellow of Odessa, Texas and Roger Rockafellow, Lubbock, Texas; three brothers, Arthur Tharp and Orin Tharp both of Moscow and Thomas Tharp, Muscatine; one sister, Lila Thompson, Muscatine; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother and a sister.


Name: LOWELL ROCKAFELLOW
Submitted by: Elva Tharp Clyne
Date Submitted: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 9:16 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, March, 1991
Lowell Rockafellow ----- Mr. Lowell Rockafellow, age 78, died Sunday March 17, 1991, at University Hospitals, Iowa City, follow in extended illness. He was born on January 24, 1913, in Muscatine County, the son of Ray and Mary Barnes Rockafellow. He was married to the former Irene Tharp, who died in 1986. Mr Rockafellow had worked at the University Hospital of Iowa City, and more recently at Louis Rich Foods Co. at West Liberty. He was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge of West Liberty. Survivors included two sons; Howad of Odessa, Texas and Roger of Lubbock, Texas; one sister, Mrs Ruth Barkhurst of Iowa City, Six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 19, 1991 from the West Liberty Chapel of the Barker Funeral Home with the Rev. Ralph Farmer officiating. Lew VerHelst was organist. Pallbearers were Donald Pelzer, Gail Reedy, Wayne Jarrard, Fred Miller and Clyde Felton. Burial was in Oak Ridge Cemetery, West Liberty, Iowa.


Name: ETTA M. RODGERS
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Saturday, December 11, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, November 27, 1995
MUSCATINE--Etta M. Rodgers, 102, died Saturday morning, Nov. 25, 1995, at Lutheran Homes where she had resided. Services will be Tuesday at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home. Lutheran Homes Chaplain Robert Ahlstrom will officiate. Florence Hetzler will be organist. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Rodgers was born June 23, 1893, in Muscatine, a daughter of Charles and Ella Bachelor Eis. She was a life resident of the area. Her marriage to William R. Rodgers took place in April 1909, in Muscatine. She was a member of the First Baptist Church where she was president of the Delta Alpha Class, whose project was donating Bibles to the needy. She was also chairman of the White Cross Committee which rolled bandages. Etta's hands were never idle. This showed in the many quilts she made for family, the hundreds of lap robes made for shut ins, and the "million" of cookies made for family and especially the church's vacation Bible school. Survivors include four daughters, Thelma Hawk, Darlene Broderson and Dorothy Westerman all of Muscatine, and Wanda Whitman of Green Valley Ariz.; 16 grandchildren, many great-great grandchildren and several great-great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, three daughters, one sister and four brothers.


Name: WILLIAM P. RODGERS
Submitted by: Tammy
Date Submitted: Saturday, May 20, 2001
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, Sept. 27, 1962, page 18
WILLIAM P. RODGERS----- William P. Rodgers, 76, of 906 Grand Avenue, died at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday at Muscatine General hospital after a brief illness. Born Oct. 13, 1885, in Muscatine county, he was a life resident of this community. He was the son of Matthew and Mary Dowdal Rodgers Mr. Rodgers was a retired trucker. He was married, Aug. 7, 1909 at Davenport, to Etta Eis. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Etta Rodgers, Muscatine; five daughters, Mrs. Darlene Broderson, Mrs. Thelma Hawk, and Mrs. Mabel Maylone, all of Muscatine, Mrs. Vioteta Rehbehn of Whittier, Calif., and Mrs. Dorothy Neywelle of Muscatine; one brother, Charles Rodgers of Lewiston, Ida., two sisters, Mrs. Florence Graney of Perry and Mrs. Irene Sanbdman of Wilton, 14 grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, one brother and two sisters. The body is now at the Fairbanks chapel . Funeral services will be held Saturday at the Fairbanks chapel, with Rev. Stephen Root in charge. Interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery.


Name: MARY CAINE ROGERS
Submitted by: Denise & Norma for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: January 5, 2005
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, February 10, 1911
MARY CAINE ROGERS-------ROGERS FUNERAL AT WILTON------- Wilton, Ia., Feb. 10.---A large concourse of the friends gathered at St. Mary's church yesterday morning to pay the last tribute of respect to all that was mortal of Mrs. Mary Rogers. Mary Caine Rogers was a native of Ireland and came to this country in 1844. She was married to Matthews Rogers when 22 years of age, and to this union eleven children were born, five of whom, with the husband preceded her to the better land. The six surviving are: Mrs. Katherine Frazier, of Portland, Ore., and Francis P., of Dewey, Wash.; Mrs. Joseph Kerr, of Pipestone, Minn.; Mrs. Isabel Fisher, of Clarion, Ia.; Peter, of Nichols, Ia.; and Miss Matilda, at home. Although at the time of her death Mrs. Rogers was in her eighty-ninth year, she was remarkably active, being up and around till a few weeks before her death, when a slight cold proved too much for her weakened condition, and early Tuesday morning her spirit took its flight from the earthly dwelling and she passed to the reward of a life filled with good and kindly deeds. The pallbearers, all neighbors of the deceased were: B. J. Nangle, D. J. Dwyer, Edward and Patrick McSwiggin, C. Cronin, and Patrick McGuckin. The remains were laid to rest in St. Mary's cemetery, south of town.


Name: CLAUS ROHWER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Saturday, December 11, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, November 7, 1962
Claus Rohwer, 72, 314-1/2 Pine Street, died at 3:15 a. m. today at Muscatine General hospital after an extended illness. A retired carpenter, Mr. Rohwer was a resident of Muscatine for 45 years. He was a member of the Carpenter's Union. Mr. Rohwer was born Feb. 1, 1890 son of Claus and Margaret (Ohm) Rohwer he was born in Germany. Surviving are one son George Rohwer, a step daughter Mrs. Pearl Hunter of Washington D. C., a brother Detley Rohwer of Manning Iowa, three sisters Catherine Hansen of Muscatine, Anna Oft and Margaret Frahm both in Germany. He was preceded in death by his wife, two brothers, one son, and one daughter. Services are pending at the Ralph J. Wittich funeral home. Interment will be at Greenwood cemetery.


Name: MRS. FANNIE E. ROHWER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Saturday, December 11, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, February 19, 1938
Mrs. Rohwer, 48, Dies Following Extended Illness----- Mrs. Fannie E. Rohwer, 48, of 1227 East Fourth street, native of Illinois City died at Bellevue hospital at 1:15 p.m. Sunday after a 15 months illness with a complication of ailments. Mrs. Rohwer had made her home here for the past 30 years. She was married to Claus Rohwer at Jefferson, Ia., on June 16, 1925. Surviving are her husband, a son, George C. Rohwer at home, a daughter by a previous marriage, Mrs. Ella E. Hunter of New Boston Ill.; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Davidson of Muscatine, and the following brothers and sisters; Leonard Davidson, Wesley Davidson and Lysle Davidson, all of Muscatine; Manford Davidson of Rock Island; Mrs. Permelia Walker, Mrs. Dora Stender and Mrs. Mabel Canarr, all of Muscatine. The body is at the Hoffman funeral home but will be taken to the residence at 9 a.m. Wednesday. It will be returned to the Hoffman Funeral church at noon and rites will be conducted there Wednesday with the Rev. John Haefner of Zion Lutheran church in charge. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery.------Additional information from submitter:------ From Muscatine County Iowa m/record Fannie was 21 next birthday and Ernest was 21 next birthday. Fannie parents were George Davidson and Roxana Cunningham and his parents were John Edwards and Jane Baird filed Jan. 4, 1910 Book H page 6.


Name: MELVIN MARTIN ROHWER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, December 17, 2001 1:02 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL, Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, February 26, 1930
Melvin Martin Rohwer, two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Claus Rohwer 914 East Sixth street, died at his home at 7:30 this morning after an illness of 22 hours of meningitis. Melvin was born May 26, 1927. Surviving are his parents, his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Davidson of Fruitland; one brother George and a half sister Pearl Edwards. Funeral arrangements are in charge of the Hoffman Funeral Home and will be announced later.


Name: J. L. ROMAN
Submitted by: Jacqueline Sellers Curtis
Date Submitted: Saturday, January 27, 2001 9:38 PM
Source of Obituary: Unknown, death date is June 20, 1935
J. L. ROMAN DIES AT WEST LIBERTY-----WEST LIBERTY, Ia. June 20.---(Special)---J. L. Roman, 74, died suddenly this morning from a heart attack at his home one mile northeast of here. He had suffered poor health for several years. He was born Sept. 16, 1860 near Artlett, O., and came here as a young man. He married Mary Ann Verry of West Liberty on Feb. 27, 1895. They moved to Fort Dodge and Oskaloosa, Ia., before returning here. They had spent the past 35 years in West Liberty. He was a member of the Presbyterian board of trustees. Mrs. Roman is the only close survivor. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at the First Presbyterian church. Rev. C. E. Vurbine, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be held in Oak Ridge cemetery.


Name: MRS. HELEN ROMANN
Submitted by: Denise and Norma
Date Submitted: Monday, December 20, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, September 1, 1933
MRS. HELEN ROMANN------- City's oldest inhabitant summoned------Muscatine's oldest resident, Mrs. Helen Romann, 102, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Emma Wirtz, 969 Lucas street, at 6:30 a.m. today. Mrs. Romann suffered a fracture of her hip 10 years ago and had been in failing health since that time. She had made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Wirtz, for more then 20 years and during the past ten years had rarely left her room, leaving her bed at times to sit in a chair. Mrs. Romann was born in Baden, Germany, May 19, 1831. She was married to Antone Romann in New York City 81 years ago and they came here shortly after that, Mrs. Romann making Muscatine county her home for more than 80 years. For a time she lived at Wilton. Mrs. Romann was member of the St. Mary's church and of the Rosary society of that church. Eleven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Romann, four of them preceding her in death. Surviving are seven children, Mrs. Emma Wirtz, Mrs. John Kuebler, Adolph Romann and Peter Romann, all of Muscatine; Henry Romann, Wilton; Frank, Perham, Minn.; and George of Lyman, Colo. Twenty-eight grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren survive, making a total of 80 descendants. Two children died in infancy and Mrs. Anna Miller and Mrs. Mollie Meyers, later. The body is at the George Wittich Funeral Home, 210 Cedar street, but will be returned to the Wirtz residence tonight where it will remain until Monday when funeral services will be conducted at St. Mary's church by the Rev. N. J. Peiffer. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery.


Name: MRS. CHARLES (AGNES) ROSENBERGER
Submitted by: Webmaster for Susan McConnell
Date Submitted: Friday, August 18, 2006
Source of Obituary:“THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, July 27, 1984, page 2A
Agnes Rosenberger------ Mrs. Charles (Agnes) Rosenberger, 69, died Thursday evening at Valley View Manor. She had resided in Sun City, Ariz., for the past eight years and had recently returned to Muscatine. Services will be held Monday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home with the Rev. Paul Williamson officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Lutheran Homes. The daughter of Paul and Mary Samuels Grossklaus, she was born, March 4, 1915, in Muscatine. Her marriage to Charles Rosenberger took place May 8, 1954, in Muscatine. She was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church, BPW and the Pilot Club. Survivors include her husband and two brothers, Sam Grossklaus and Walter Grossklaus, both of Muscatine. One brother preceded her in death.--------“THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, July 31, 1984, page 2A----- Anges Rosenberger------- Services for Agnes Rosenberger, 69, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home. The Rev. Paul Williamson officiated. Herbert Grebing was the organist. Pallbearers were Clarence Bartenhagen, David Grossklaus, Harvey Allbee Sr. and Edward Freers. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Rosenberger died Thursday evening at Valley View Manor.


Name: CHARLES J. ROSENBERGER
Submitted by: Webmaster for Susan McConnell
Date Submitted: Friday, August 18, 2006
Source of Obituary:“THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, September 21, 1985, page 2A
Charles J. Rosenberger------ Charles J. Rosenberger, 87, a prominent local attorney, died at noon Friday at Valley View Manor. He was a former resident of Sun City, Ariz. Services will be held Monday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home, with Rev. Paul Williamson officiating. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Rosenberger was the son of Nathan and Ellen Priezie Rosenberger. He was born June 23, 1898 in Muscatine and was a lifelong resident of the community. He married Agnes Rosenberger May 8, 1954 in Muscatine. Mr. Rosenberger was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church. He was a graduate of the University of Iowa College of Law and was a 50-year member of the Iowa State Bar Association. He was a former Muscatine County attorney and attorney for Muscatine Power and Water. He was a member of the B. P. O. E. Elks No. 304 and Triune Lodge No. 641 A.F. & A. M. Mr. Rosenberger is survived by several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Lutheran Homes.


Name: MRS. ELLEN (PRIZER) ROSENBERGER
Submitted by: Webmaster for Susan McConnell
Date Submitted: Friday, August 18, 2006
Source of Obituary:“THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE”, Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, March 27, 1939, front page
Mrs. Rosenberger Succumbs After Lengthy Illness----- Mrs. Ellen Prizer Rosenberger, 81, died at her home, 1019 East Second street, at 4:45 p.m. Sunday of complications after an illness of a year and a half. Born Dec. 26, 1857, in Brighton, Ia., she had been a resident of Muscatine for the past 53 years. She was married to Nathan Rosenberger, Sept. 6, 1886, at Brighton, Ia. She was affiliated with the Congregational church. Survivors include four children, Mrs. Charlotte I. Ruby and Mrs. Emma F. Russell, both of Oskaloosa, Ia., Dr. Henry P. Rosenberger of Bismarck, S. D., and Attorney C. J. Rosenberger of Muscatine; one sister, Harriette E. Prizer, of Brighton, Ia., and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, John W. and Charlotte Prizer; her husband; one daughter, Elizabeth M. Mortimer; two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral home with the Rev. William B. Milne, pastor of the First Congregational church, officiating. The body will remain at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery.-------“THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE”, Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, March 29, 1939, page 2----- Funeral Rites Held for Mrs. Rosenberger----- Funeral services for Mrs. Ellen Prizer Rosenberger, who died Sunday, were conducted at 2:30 p.m. today from the Ralph Wittich Funeral home, with the Rev. W. B. Milne, pastor of the First Congregational church, officiating. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery. Flower attendants were Mabel Mills, Gertrude Christopherson and Grace Crow. Pallbearers included J. Harold Ruby, Glen Ruby, Donald Ruby, Forest S. Mortimer, George W. Russell and Charles A. Russell. Miss Helen Howe was vocalist and Mrs. Gertrude Brannan served as organist at the service.


Name: NATHAN ROSENBERGER
Submitted by: Webmaster for Susan McConnell
Date Submitted: Friday, August 18, 2006
Source of Obituary:“THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE”, Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, October 12, 1933, front page
Rosenberger Rites to Be Held Saturday-----Death of Attorney Recalls Bombing of Saloon Days.--- Final rites for Nathan Rosenberger, 80, retired Muscatine attorney, will be conducted at the First Congregational church at 2 p.m. Sunday by the Rev. R. W. Merrifield, pastor. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery. Mr. Rosenberger died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Don B. Russell, at Oskaloosa, Wednesday afternoon. He had been seriously ill about a year ago but recovered. Although his health was not good, his death was unexpected. He suffered a heart attack shortly after noon from which he failed to rally. During the earlier years of his law practice in Muscatine, Mr. Rosenberger attracted considerable attention with his campaign against the liquor traffic and the saloons of the city. He remained an ardent prohibitionist all his life.----- Homes Bombed.----- At about 1:30 a.m. on May 11, 1893, the home of Mr. Rosenberger on North Mulberry avenue, along with those of John Mahin, then editor of the Journal, on West Second street, and of E. M. Kessinger, retired capitalist, on East Fifth street, were bombed and the three men with their families narrowly escaped death. A story in The Journal of May 11, 1893, vividly pictures the horror of the families at that early morning hour when their homes were virtually razed by explosions within seconds of each other. The story of that date blames “the tools of the saloons” for the outrage. Monetary loss was estimated at about $15,000. The story relates that the three men had been active in attempting to enforce the law in Muscatine relative to the operation of the saloons and that there was no doubt but that saloon interests were behind the bombing.----- Born in Indiana.----- Nathan Rosenberger was born at Thorntown, Ind., June 6, 1853, one of the eight children of Henry and Elizabeth Mills Rosenberger. He spent his youth on the home farm near Thorntown until he was 18. He attended the district schools and spent one year at the academy at Thorntown and four years at the academy at Spiceland, Ind., where he finished his course and did postgraduate work. Later he became a student at Penn college, Oskaloosa, Ia., and for six years engaged in teaching. He was then elected county superintendent of schools of Jefferson county. When his interest became aroused in the legal profession, he began the study of law under ex-United States Senator Wilson. He successfully passed the bar examination on June 16, 1866 and began his practice in Muscatine where he has remained since. Mr. Rosenberger married Miss Ellen J. Prizer on Sept. 6, 1886. He was a member of the republican party, but never sought office. Surviving are the widow, Ellen P. Rosenberger, Muscatine; four children, Charles J. Rosenberger, Muscatine; Mrs. Don B. Russell and Mrs. J. H. Ruby, both of Oskaloosa, Dr. Henry P. Rosenberger, St. Paul, two brothers, Jeremiah Rosenberger, Thorntown, Ind., and Absolom Rosenberger, Whittier, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Rachel Dill, California; one half-sister, Mrs. Eva Clark, Boise, Idaho; a step-brother, Alphonso Hadley, and a step-sister, Lydia Hadley, both of Boise, Idaho; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Florence Rosenberger, Colfax, Ind. The body is at the Meyers Funeral Home where it will remain until funeral services.-------“THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE”, Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, October 16, 1933, page 10------ Rosenberger Rites Conducted at Church Final rites for Nathan Rosenberger, retired Muscatine attorney whose death occurred at the home of his daughter in Oskaloosa Wednesday, were conducted at the First Congregational church at 2 p.m. Sunday by the Rev. R. W. Merrifield, pastor. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery. Pallbearers were E. E. Welk, Frank Cook, Ira Crow, Dr. J. L. Young, A. H. Schwab and Dr. B. M. Smith.


Name: ALBERT C. ROSENBURY
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Saturday, December 11, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Unknown date
Albert C. Rosenbury, 68, of 2945 Sunnyside, died at Mercy hospital Tuesday at 2:20 p.m. He had been in failing health for several months. He had worked at J. I. Case Co., as a trucker. Rosenbury was born at Seymour, Ia., July 25, 1889, the son of Frank and Susan Bower Rosenbury. Sept. 7, 1919, he married Anna J. Barnett at Vancouver, Wash. He was of the Methodist faith and a member of the Moose Lodge. Surviving are his wife; a son LeRoy E. Rosenbury of Burlington; three grandchildren and several cousins. His parents are dead. Services will be held in Prugh's chapel Friday. Dr. George Hunt will officiate. Burial was in Memorial Park cemetery.


Name: MRS. ANNA J. ROSENBURY
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Saturday, December 11, 2004
Source of Obituary: Burlington Iowa newspaper, Unknown date
Anna J. Rosenbury----- Mrs. Anna J. Rosenbury, 64, of 515 North St., died Friday in Mercy hospital after a brief illness. She was born at Great Bend, Kan., Aug. 2, 1898, the daughter of George and Anna Oetken Barnett, and Married Albert Rosenbury Sept. 7, 1920, at Vancouver, Wash. She was of the Nazarene faith. Surviving are a son LeRoy, of Burlington, with whom she lived; three grandchildren; a sister Mrs. Mamie Hubbell of Portland, Ore.; and several nieces and nephews. Her husband is dead. Services will be Monday in Prugh's chapel, the Rev. A. D. Foster officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park.------ Submitters' Note: we always called her Nellie, she died Jan. 15, 1963.


Name: EMANUEL ROSENFIELD
Submitted by: Denise and Norma for webpage
Dated Submitted: January 29, 2006
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, April 4, 1913
EMANUEL ROSENFIELD DIED AT HIS HOME------HAD BEEN ILL FOR SOME TIME--DEATH NOT UNEXPECTED------Passed Away At Ten o'clock Last Evening Following An Attack of Heart Failure-----Emanuel Rosenfield, a well known resident of this city, died last evening at his home, 605 East Fourth street. He had been ill for some time with chronic gastritis and last evening suffered an attack of heart failure, which was the immediate cause of his death. He was born in Baden Baden, Germany, August 22, 1836, and came to this country when but eleven years of age. He was married to Marietta Little, September 20, 1865, and to this union were born ten children, seven of which survive, they being: Mrs. J. Pemble, of Springfield, Idaho, Mrs. Charles DeCamp, of St. Anthony, Idaho, Mrs. Henry Lippelgoes, of Kansas City, Mo.; Joseph Rosenfield of Billings, Montana; Mrs. Thomas Truempy, Samuel Rosenfield, May Rosenfield of this city. Twenty-three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren also survive him. The funeral arrangements have not been made as yet, awaiting word from relatives.


Name: GEORGE C. ROSENMUND
Submitted by: Webmaster
Dated Submitted: December 18, 2001
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, December 17, 1958, page 19, section 2
GEORGE C. ROSENMUND----George Charles Rosenmund, 68, life resident of Muscatine, died at 9:05 a.m. today at Muscatine General hospital, following a five week illness. The body was removed to the George M. Wittich Funeral Home, where services will be conducted Saturday. The Rev. A. D. Steffenson, pastor of the First Methodist church, will officiate. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery. The son of John and Anna Nietzel Rosenmund, he was born March 31, 1889, at Muscatine. His marriage to Bertha C. Luedtke took place here December 28, 1911. He was a member of the First Methodist church. Mr. Rosenmund has been employed as an elevator operator and as a R. and M. millworker. Surviving are his wife, at the family home, 511 Main street; one sister, Mrs. Lillian Kuebler, Muscatine; one nephew, Robert Kuebler, Almond, Wis.; and one niece, Mrs. Leonard McIntire, Palmdale, California.


Name: DAISY BELLE ROSS
Submitted by: Bev Gerdts
Date Submitted: January 1, 2012
Source of Obituary: "Muscatine Journal", Muscatine, IA., Friday October 30, 1970
Mrs. Daisy Belle Ross, 75, of 1208 Indiana Street, died at 6:55 this morning at Muscatine General Hospital following a short illness. Funeral services will be at 1:30 Monday afternoon at the George Wittich funeral home. Burial will be in the Bloomington Friends cemetery. Born March 15, 1895 in New Haven, Mo. she had been a resident here since 1920. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Jones. Mrs. Ross had been married three times to John Nelson, Samuel Etter and William Ross. Surviving are one son, Frederick R. Nelson, of Davenport; three daughters, Mrs. Clarence (Marjorie) Perkins, of New Haven, Ind.; Mrs. George (Mabel) Schroeder of Muscatine; and Mrs. Bill (Joyce) Burks, Blue Grass; 2 sisters, Mrs. Nellie Bingman, St. Louis, Mo. and Clara Campbell, Fulton, Mo.; 13 grandchild and 17 great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents, 2 husbands, 1 son, 2 brothers and 2 sisters.


Name: MRS. ALICE ROUNDS
Submitted by: Norma Rogers for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: October 13, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, September 11, 1911, page 2
ALICE ROUNDS----- MOLINE WOMAN DIES UNEXPECTEDLY HERE ------------ HEART FAILURE CAUSES SUDDEN DEATH SATURDAY ------------ Mrs.Alice Rounds, Shortly Following Arrival In This City, Is Overcome By Death ------------ Completing a trip from Moline, Illinois, to this city and having been here but a few minutes, Mrs. Rounds, about fifty years old, suddenly expired Saturday afternoon at half past four o'clock at the office of the Noble & Halfleigh Feed company on East Second street. She had been in ill health for several months and had come to Muscatine to recuperate, planning to visit the home of her step-son, Melvin rounds, who resides on a farm in the vicinity of Illinois City. Mrs. Rounds was met at the depot by him as she alighted from the Firefly, preparatory to driving her to his place of residence. She complained of feeling unwell, a nauseating feeling coming over her. Reclining heavily on the arm of her son, she traveled the distance from the depot to the Noble and Halfleigh office. The exertion and efforts of the travel from her home to this city proved too much for her weakened condition and almost simultaneously with her being seated on a chair in the office, she fainted and was never revived. But for her son, she would have fallen to the floor. Dr. E. K. Tylor was hurriedly summoned but before the physician could reach her side, Mrs. Rounds breathed her last. She had died three minutes after having lapsed into unconsciousness. Death was due to heart failure, a malady with which she had been affected for several years. The body was taken to the J. W. Rankin funeral establishment, from which place it was prepared for removal to Moline yesterday morning at 11:30 o'clock.


Name: TAMMY LAYNE ROUTON
Submitted by: Bev Gerdts
Date Submitted: November 28, 2011
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, IA. Monday June 18, 1979,
Services for Tammy Layne Routon, 4, Rt.5, were held at 10:00 a.m. today at Kilpeck Friends church. Rev, Maylon Macy and Rev. Tom Palmer both officiated. Burial was in the Bloomington Friends Cemetery. She died Saturday afternoon at Muscatine General Hospital from injuries received in an auto accident earlier in the day. Tammy was born July 24, 1974, in Marshalltown, IA, the daughter of Rev. Rodney and Barbara Mildren Routon. The family had lived in Muscatine for the past two years. Survivors include her parents; one brother, Kenneth Lee, at home; paternal grandparents Rev. Kenneth and Phyllis Routon of Pratt, Kas. and maternal grandparents Dewight and Barbara Mildren of Chelsa, Okl.


Name: MRS. DOLLIE ROWE
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Saturday, December 11, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, September 5, 1961
Mrs. Dollie Rowe------ Funeral services were held today at the Wheeland chapel, Rock Island, for Mrs. Dollie Rowe, 64, former resident of Muscatine. Interment was at Chippiannock cemetery, Rock Island. Mrs. Rowe, a resident of 609 1/2, 17th, Rock Island, died Saturday in St. Anthony's hospital, Rock Island. She was born March 12, 1897, at Muscatine the daughter of Moses and Nancy O'Brien Bailes. She married Aug. 2, 1921 to Harry Rowe. Surviving include four sons, Marion Rowe of Chicago, Harry Rowe of Cleveland, Richard and Donald Rowe of Rock Island; three daughters, Mrs. Odetta Shaw and Mrs. Nancy Williamson, both of Moline, and Mrs. Patricia Smith, Davenport; three brothers, William Bailes of Bettendorf, Ernest Bailes, Moline, and Edward Bailes, Stillwater, Minn.; 30 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. She was precede by parents, husband, one brother and one sister.


Name: HARRY M. ROWE
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Saturday, December 11, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, February 16, 1959
Harry M. Rowe, 61, of 609 1/2 Seventeenth street, Rock Island, died at 4:45 a.m. Sunday at St. Anthony's hospital, Rock Island, following a short illness, Mr. Rowe was a former Muscatine resident. The body is at the Wheelan Funeral Home, Rock Island, where services will be conducted Wednesday. Burial will be at the Chippiannock cemetery, Rock Island. The son of Edward and Marie Rhynar Rowe, he was born May 12, 1897, at Letts. His marriage to Dollie Bierman took place Aug. 2, 1921, at Muscatine. He moved from Muscatine to Rock Island in 1928. Survivors include his wife; four sons, Marion H. and Harry J. Rowe, Chicago, and Richard W. and Don C. Rowe, Rock Island; two daughters, Mrs. Nancy R. Williamson, Rock Island, and Mrs. Patricia Smith, Davenport; one step-daughter, Mrs. Odetta Shaw, Moline; four brothers, Casper and Edward Rowe, Grandview, Harlan Rowe, Muscatine and Paul Rowe, Dubuque; one sister, Mrs. Beulah Miller, Bettendorf; 24 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren He was preceded in death by his parents, two daughters, three sisters and two brothers.


Name: CHARLES H. ROWLAND
Submitted by: Patricia Miller
Dated Submitted: May 13, 2010
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE DAILY JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, July 24, 1884
DIED - July 19, 1884, at 3 p.m. at his home, 1 1/2 miles from the city on the Iowa City road, of consumption, Charles H. Rowland, aged 37 years, 9 months, and 3 days. Deceased was born in Cornwall, Canada West, Oct 16, 1846. He was a member of Muscatine Lodge (No. 90 or 99 can't make out for sure) A.D.U.W. The funeral occurred Monday, the 21st.


Name: H. O. ROWLAND
Submitted by: Norma Rogers for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: October 11, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, September 1, 1911, page 8
H. O. ROWLAND------ H. O. ROWLAND SUCCUMBS UNEXPECTEDLY THIS MORNING ------------ Had Been Re-elected as Principal of Local School---Was County Superintendent Seven Years ------------ Almost on the eve of resuming his work in the public schools of the city on the reopening of the new school next Tuesday, H. O. Rowland, principal of the Jackson school on Cedar street, died at his home, 103 East Seventh street, at 11 o'clock this morning. He had made extensive preparations for opening day of the city's schools, and had made plans for attending tomorrow's annual meeting of the teachers at the High school. His illness was of such short duration that death was most unexpected. About ten days ago he was overcome with sickness, but gave no indication of being in a precarious condition until this morning, and even then his death came as a shock. He had been afflicted with hip trouble from childhood, acute infection from this causing his demise. He was 32 years old. Mr. Rowland was one of the most noted of the younger educators of Iowa. A graduate of the Southern Iowa Normal school at Bloomfield and Drake university at Des Moines, he was almost immediately recognized as an instructor of exceptionable ability. After having taught various schools in Davis county following his graduation, his excellent work was rewarded by his election to the Principalship of the Belknap High school. In charge of this school for only one year, he was the overwhelming choice for county superintendent of Davis county, a position which he creditably filled for seven years. He then accepted the principalship of the LeClaire High school, coming to this city as principal of Jackson school, after having held the former position one year. Since coming to this city last year he proved himself one of the most popular principals the Jackson school has ever had. He was re-elected last spring by the local board of education. His popularity extended particularly to the boys of the school. Mr. Rowland, athletically inclined despite his affliction, being prominent in organizing baseball teams among the youngsters of the Jackson school, and supervising other athletic games. On numerous occasions he, himself, participated in the games, the consequence being that he was a prime favorite with his pupils. The deceased was born in 1879 at Bloomfield, Davis county. Three years ago he was married to Miss ____ Clark, also of Bloomfield. No children were born to their union. In addition to his widow, he is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Rowland of Bloomfield; a brother, C. T. Rowland, of Kansas City, Mo.; another A. L. Rowland, of St. Louis; and three in Muscatine, being J. A., G. C., and K. N. Rowland. One sister, Mrs. B. M. Stansberry, of Moberly, Mo., also survives him. Fraternally he was a member of the order of the Masons and Odd Fellows. It has not been decided whether burial will take place in this city or in Bloomfield, the place of his birth.---------------------The Muscatine Journal, Saturday, 2 September 1911, page 4---------
ROWLAND FUNERAL SERVICES TODAY --- Short services over the body of H. O. Rowland, principal of the Jackson school who died yesterday morning after an illness of a few days, will be held at the family residence, 103 East Seventh street, this afternoon at four o'clock. Dr. J. N. Elliott will conduct the services. The remains will be taken to Bloomfield tonight where burial will take place tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.


Name: KATE ROWLAND
Submitted by: Patricia Miller
Dated Submitted: March 26, 2010
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL & NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, Tues. September 24, 1935
ROWLAND RITES CONDUCTED HERE - Services for Former Muscatine Resident Held at Greenwood Cemetery. The body of Mrs. Kate Rowland, who when 16 rejected a wealthy suitor because of a song, arrived in Muscatine at 3:30 p.m. today for burial in Greenwood cemetery. --- Mrs. Rowland, 80, sister of Mrs. Naomi Stuart, 110 Canon street, died Sunday morning at her home in Des Moines. --- Mrs. Rowland met Joe Lee, young English financier, while living on a farm three miles northwest of Muscatine in the Oak Grove community. The Englishman and Mrs. Rowland, then Miss Kate Garnes, became engaged and a date was set for the wedding. Lee told his prospective bride he was going to sing "Tickle Me, Tickle Me, Charlie" at the reception which was being planned. "You sing that song and our engagement is ended, it isn't nice," said Kate. Lee sang and Kate broke the engagement. --- Four years later she was married to Charles Rowland, who died many years ago. --- Mrs. Rowland moved to Des Moines from Muscatine in 1921. Besides her sister, Mrs. Stuart, she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Fisk and two sons, C.C. and Roy, all of Des Moines; eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren.


Name: ROYAL W. ROWLAND
Submitted by: Webmaster for Terry Hibdon
Date Submitted: February 3, 2005
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, May 31, 1924, page 2
OBITUARY---Royal W. Roland.-----Funeral services were held today for Royal W. Roland, who died Thursday morning in the Oakdale cemetery, near Iowa City, of tuberculosis. The services were held at the home, seven miles northwest of Wilton, and then the body was brought to Greenwood chapel, Muscatine, where short services were held. They were in charge of the Rev. H. A. Kossack of Wilton. Mr. Roland was born in Silver City, Ia., Dec. 14, 1883. He is survived by his wife, three children, Raymond, Ethel and Dorothy, and two brothers, William and Albert, both of Muscatine. He was a member of the Court of Honor. Pallbearers were Charles Adams, Ed. Cromer, Ernest Walthers, William Wildasin, Ed. R. Johnson and Louis Marolf.-----"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, May 30, 1924, page 11-----ROY ROWLAND DIES OF TUBERCULOSIS---Moscow, Ia., May 30----Roy Rowland, whose home was on a farm four miles north of Moscow, died of tuberculosis at the Oakdale sanitarium, near Iowa City, yesterday morning at 6:30. Funeral services will be held at 1 o'clock Saturday at the home, and then the body will be brought to Greenwood chapel, Muscatine, for services at 2:30 and burial.


Name: DAISY ROYSTER
Submitted by: Phyllis Hazen (of no relation)
Date submitted: October 18, 2008
Source: “Davenport Democrat and Leader”, Davenport, Iowa, Tuesday, December 22, 1925 pg 12
SERVICES HELD TODAY FOR MRS. FRED ROYSTER --- Special to The Democrat --- Muscatine, Ia., Dec 22.- Funeral services for Mrs. Daisy Royster, wife of Fred Royster, 118 Chestnut street, who died Saturday afternoon at the Hershey hospital following an operation, were held this afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Fairbanks home for funerals. The Rev. J. B. Rendall, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, was in charge. The pallbearers were L. A. Crull, Fred Fuller, Charles Reuling, T. H. Truemby, Frank Stebbins and H. Eaton. Interment was in the High Prairie cemetery.


Name: MRS. LIDA RUCKDESCHEL
Submitted by: Norma Rogers for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: October 17, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, October 30, 1911, page 4
LIDA RUCKDESCHEL------ PROMINENT WOMAN DIES AT HER HOME------ Mrs. Lida Ruckdeschel, one of the most favorably known Muscatine women, died at her home at 1515 Mulberry avenue this afternoon shortly before 3 o'clock. Her death was due to a complication of ills from which she suffered since last May. Her death was not entirely unexpected as her condition had been serious since last Thursday. She had been very prominently known in this city for many years and the announcement of her death will be received with deepest regret by an extensive circle of friends. Mrs. Ruckdeschel was 62 years of age and came to this country from Switzerland while a young girl. Her husband Chris Ruckdeschel, preceded her in death, having departed this life in 1889. She is survived by two children, Arlene C. Ruckdeschel and Mrs. R. M. Fox.------ FUNERAL WILL BE HELD WEDNESDAY ------------ Remains of Mrs. Lida Ruckdeschel Will Be Interred With Beautiful Episcopal Service ------------ The funeral of the late Mrs. Lida Ruckdeschel will take place on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at Trinity Episcopal church. Rev. Webster Hakes, the rector, will conduct the beautiful service of the English church and at its conclusion interment will be made at Greenwood cemetery. The announcement of the death of Mrs. Ruckdeschel, which occurred on Monday afternoon, saddened many Muscatine homes, in which the deceased was intimately known. She will be especially missed in several social organizations, of which she was a popular member. The Shades Reading Circle will be saddened by her absence, as will the Mother's Club, of which she was an honored member. Mrs. Ruckdeschel was a prominent member of Trinity church having been an adherent of the Episcopal faith for many years. She was also affiliated with several other local social clubs, including the Mulberry Avenue Kensington.


Name: MRS. ALICE I. RUCKLE
Submitted by: Denise & Norma for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: December 28, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, April 2, 1945
ALICE RUCKLE---Mrs. Ruckle, 66 Lifelong Local Resident, Dies-------Mrs. Alice I. Ruckle, lifelong resident of Muscatine, died at her home, 303 Stewart road, at 11 p.m. Sunday after an extended illness. The daughter of Addison and Rhoda Ellen McCormick, Phillips, she was born in Muscatine county on Oct. 10, 1878, and was married to Louis W. Ruckle in Muscatine on Jan 4, 1899. Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Paul Hurlbut of Muscatine; a brother Charles Phillips of Detroit, Mich.; two sisters, Mrs. Etta Mae Cook and Mrs. Jennie Richards of Muscatine; and eight grandsons, four of whom are serving in the United States army overseas and one in the United States navy overseas. Preceding her were her parents, one daughter, three sisters and six brothers. The body is at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral home pending arrangements for rites.


Name: JENNIE M. RUCKLES
Submitted by a Volunteer
Date Submitted: July 18, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, , Monday, December 21, 1931, front page
Long Time Resident of City is Summoned After Five Weeks Illness----Mrs. Jennie M. Ruckles, 74, a resident of Muscatine for the past 48 years, died late Saturday night at the home of her son Edward, 410 Wisconsin street, after an illness of five weeks. She was born at Clarks Hill, Ind., being a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Bailes. She was married to Thomas Chester Ruckles on Aug. 3, 1875. Mr. Ruckles died in 1928. Surviving are five sons, Louis W., Edward A., and Merle, of Muscatine, Fred L., and Calvin, of Rock Island, five grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Clara B. McCabe, of Battle Creek, Mich., and a brother, Moses B. Bailes, of Duluth, Minn. The body has been removed to the Hoffman mortuary, where funeral services will be conducted Tuesday. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery.


Name: EARLINE E. RUECKERT
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Friday, January 7, 2005
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, December 4, 2004, page 5A
Earline Rueckert------ MUSCATINE, Iowa - Earline E. Rueckert, 82, of Muscatine, died Thursday, Dec. 2, 2004, at Unity Hospital. The Rev. Paul Ostrem will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. The Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Earline was born April 17, 1922, the daughter of William Earl and Cleo Van Atta McGinnis. She married Paul L. Rueckert on May 21, 1942, in Muscatine. She was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church and was very devoted to her family. Survivors include one son, Michael D. Rueckert and wife, Vicki, of Sioux City; one daughter, Kay Pelham and husband, Sandy, of Rose Bay, Nova Scotia; three grandchildren; Aaron Johnston of Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Joe Rueckert and wife, Cece, of Minneapolis, Minn., Anne Peacock and husband, Ron, of Kansas City, Mo.; four step-grandchildren, John Ford and wife, Barbara, of Portland, Ore., Sara Ford Harp of Denver, Colo., Janet Pelham Rimmington and husband, Luke, of Rose Bay, Nova Scotia, Sandra Pelham Were and husband, Phil, of Halifax, Nova Scotia; and several great-grandchildren. Earline was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Paul, in 1999, and one sister, Buelah Healey. -----Submitters' Note: I'm no relation.


Name: DARLENE K. RUGGLES
Submitted by: Elizabeth Harper Casillas
Date Submitted: Saturday, February 17, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, October 19, 1996 pg 5a
DARLENE K. RUGGLES, 55, of 903 E. Second St., No. 1, died Thursday, Oct. 17, 1996, at Muscatine General Hospital. A private service, directed by the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home is planned. Pallbearers will be Doug Barclay, Kevin Carter, Dean Carter, Rich McDaniel, Robert McDaniel, and Robert Gladwell. The former Darlene McDaniel was born in Iowa City, Sept. 16, 1941, the daughter of Charles and Vivian Beatty McDaniel. She lived in Muscatine for the most of her life. She had worked at HON Industries Oak Street for 28 years. She is survived by her mother, Vivian McDaniel Faulkner of Muscatine; one son, Michael David Ruggles of Temple City, Calif.; two daughters, Jacqueline K. Draper of Columbia, S.C., and Jill Ellen Mayo of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; seven grandchildren, one brother, Kenneth McDaniel of Muscatine; and one sister, Ruth A. Curtis of Muscatine. She is preceded in death by her father, two brothers, two sisters, and one granddaughter.


Name: J.W. RUMMELLS
Submitted by: Charlene Hixon
Date Submitted: April 06, 2000 1:55 PM
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, March 25, 1910, page 3
J. W. Rummells, one of Nichols' most prominent and best known citizens and business men, succumbed to an illness of several weeks' duration and passed away at his home Sunday night, at the advanced age of 78 years, 3 months and 19 days. When the word went forth that he was dead many realized that Nichols had lost a good citizen and an upright man. His passing will be keenly felt as a loss to the community, as well as to his family. J. W. Rummells was born in the state of Pennsylvania on December 1, 1831, and came to West Branch, Ia., in 1876. He moved to Nichols in 1882 and went into the general merchandise business, which he took an active part in until ten years ago, at which time he retired and the business was conducted by his son, J. W. Rummells, Jr. Mr. Rummells was married in 1853 to Miss Amanda Squibb. Eight children were born to the union, of whom seven survive -- Henry Rummells and Mrs. Mary Stepp, of West Branch, Ia.; Mrs. Sadie Few, of Lone Tree, Ia.; John Rummells, of West Liberty, Ia., and Susie Rummells, Mrs. Lillie Schomeberg and J. W. Rummells, Jr., of this place. One daughter, Mrs. Emma Cookson having preceded him in death. The wife and mother preceded him in death on September 11, 1905. The funeral services will be held from the Christian church Wednesday forenoon, at 10:30 o'clock. Rev. W. E. Loeb officiating, and the Masonic lodge will have charge. Burial will be made in the West Liberty cemetery.


Name: ELLA RUMMERY
Submitted by: Phyllis Hazen
Date submitted: August 5, 2007
Source of Obituary: “THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, October 29. 1912
WELL KNOWN WOMAN DIES IN THIS CITY----MRS. S. A. RUMMERY PASSED AWAY AT 2:45 O’CLOCK TODAY.----- Woman Has Been in Poor Health For More Than Five Years and Her Death Was Not Unexpected.----- At her home at 413 East Fourth street at an early hour this morning, occurred the death of Mrs. S. A. Rummery, a well known resident of this city. Her demise followed an illness extending over a lengthy period and was not unexpected. As Miss Ella Cottrell, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Cottrell, she came to this county at the age of four years. She was born in Connecticut on December 31st, 1864. On January 10, 1877, she was united in marriage to S. A. Rummery who survives her as do four children who are Mr. Rose Greiner of the Island, Mrs. Mary Anthony of Grandview, Mrs. Jesse McIntyre of New Boston, and Sidney Rummery of Oak street, this city. Her parents who still reside near Nichols, Iowa, also mourn her death.


Name: FRANK A. RUNYON
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Saturday, December 11, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, May, 1918
FRANK RUNYON DIES AT LETTS ------------- (Journal's Special Service.)----- Letts, Iowa, May 4.--Frank A. Runyon, a well known resident of this community passed away this morning at 2:30 o'clock at his home near this city. Tuberculosis was the caused of his death. The deceased was born in Muscatine county February 22, 1863, and had been lifelong resident. He is survived by his wife and five children, Merle Runyon of Letts, Mrs. Ruby O'Toole of Sosson, Colo., Ralph, somewhere in France, and Harold and Gertrude at home. His mother Mrs. Henrietta Runyon of Muscatine, two sisters Mrs. Luella Letts of Letts, Mrs. Lily Letts, of Port Louisa, and one brother W. P. Runyon of Buffalo Iowa, also survives. No definite funeral arrangements have been made.


Name: MRS. GERTRUDE RUNYON
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Saturday, December 11, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, February, 1947
Mrs. Runyon, 79 Succumbs After Lengthy Illness ------------ Mrs. Gertrude Runyon, 79, of Rock Island, Ill., one-time resident of the Muscatine and Letts communities died at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Moline city hospital following an extended illness. She resided with her son, Merle F. Runyon, 1730 Twentieth avenue in Rock Island. The daughter of Josiah and Jane Epperly Fry, she was born June 3, 1867, in Muscatine county and prior to moving to the Tri-Cities 20 years ago had resided on a farm near Letts. Her marriage to Frank A. Runyon, took place Sept. 1, 1886. He preceded his wife in death May 4, 1918. Surviving are three sons, Merle of Rock Island, Ralph of Des Moines and Harold of St. Paul, Minn.; two daughters, Mrs. Ruby O'Toole of Cornish, Colo., and Mrs. Gertrude McWilliams of Moline; two sisters, Mrs. Phoenia Epperly of Roseberg, Ore., and Mrs. Stella Furnas of Letts; 18 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Edna who died in September. of 1912, one brother, Rolla, and a sister, Grace. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at one o'clock at the Hodson Funeral Home in Rock Island and at 3 o'clock at the Methodist church in Letts. Burial will be in the Letts cemetery.------Submitters' Notes: she died Feb. 9, 1947----- RUNYON, FRANK A.-- Spouse: FRY, GERTIE M. Marriage Date: 01 Sep 1886-- County: Muscatine State: IA.


Name: CATHERINE SCOTT RUPP
Submitted by: Nicky Eickerman
Date Submitted: March 24, 2000 4:14 PM
Source of Obituary:"DAILY NEWS-TRIBUNE" , Muscatine, Iowa, May 22, 1891
CATHERINE SCOTT RUPP---- Died May 21, 1891 in Washington, Washington County, Iowa---- A message was received last evening by Mr. Thomas Barnard, apprising him of the death of his grandmother, Mrs. Catharine Rupp, at the home of her son in Washington, Iowa. Prior to last winter, the deceased had been a continuous resident of Muscatine County since 1855. She had attained the advanced age of 84 years and leaves nine children, 36 grandchildren and one great grandchild. The remains will be transported to this city for internment: the funeral to occur next Sunday from the Barnard residence, No. 313 East Third St. Muscatine, Iowa. Note: Catherine is buried in the Greenwood Cemetery, Ogilvie addition, Block 12, Lot 42.


Name: JAMES FRANKLIN RUSH
Submitted by: Webmaster for Jim Rush
Date Submitted: Sunday, August 4, 2002 12:00 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE WILTON ADVOCATE", Wilton Junction, Iowa, Thursday, February 2, 1922, front page, issue # 42
JAMES F. RUSH PASSES AWAY--- CAME HERE IN 1913 FROM CEDAR COUNTY----WAS FORMERLY IN BUSINESS HERE.---- James Franklin Rush, 66 years of age, died this morning at 4:20 o'clock at his home in Wilton. Hardening of arteries and heart trouble were (the cause). Mr. Rush has been in failing health for some time, and has been confined to his home since about Christmas. He was born September 24, 1856 at Jefferson, Pa., and came to Tipton in 1881. He married Miss Elizabeth Johnson on January 25, 1883. The family moved to Wilton in 1913 and for a time Mr. Rush conducted a feed yard here and later a feed store, which he disposed of last fall. He is survived by his wife and four daughters, Mrs. Forest McQuillan of Bennett; Mrs. Ernest Walthers of Cedar County; Mrs. Bert Gill of Cedar County; and Miss Vesta Rush at home. One daughter, Mrs. Viola Beamer, died two years ago. Two brothers, W. A. Rush, of Waynesburg, Pa., and A. R. Rush of Amity, Pa., and three sisters, Mrs. Hanna Haver, of Bonesteel, S. D., Mrs. Martha Cowan of Waynesburg, Pa., and Mrs. James Croga of Rice's Landing, Pa. also survive. He was a member of the M. E. church since early childhood. Funeral arrangements are waiting word from relatives.-----"THE WILTON ADVOCATE", Wilton, Iowa, Thursday, February 9, 1922, front page, Issue # 43----RUSH FUNERAL SATURDAY---- Funeral services for James A. Rush who died at his home in Wilton last Thursday morning were held from the Presbyterian church Saturday afternoon in charge of Rev. H. A. Kossack. A quartet, Mrs. H. B. Strong, Mrs. W. D. Harris, Fred A. Latchaw and B. L. Norton sang. Interment was made in Oakdale cemetery.


Name: SARAH ELIZABETH (JOHNSTON) RUSH
Submitted by: Webmaster for Jim Rush
Date Submitted: Sunday, August 4, 2002 12:00 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE WILTON ADVOCATE", Wilton Junction, Iowa, Thursday, October 12, 1939, front page, Volume 45, No. 26
'GRANDMA' RUSH IS CALLED HOME---- Our good and kindly neighbor, "Grandma" Rush has been called to her Eternal rest. "Grandma" Rush, who was a lifelong resident of this community passed away at her home at 2:45 a.m. Saturday, October 7, after suffering a stroke of paralysis on August 18, the day following her 80th birthday. The Sunday preced- her death, her children, grandchildren and other relatives had held a wonderful birthday party for Grandma, possibly one of the brightest spots in her long and cheerful life on this world of ours. Gdanma appreciated that birthday party and the fact that her children appreciated her was well attested by the great array of remembrances that she received. Sarah Elizabeth Johnston was born August 17, 1859 in Tipton, Iowa, the daughter of Gilbert and Catherine Johnston, who were among the earliest of Cedar county's pioneers. She grew to womanhood in Cedar county and on January 25, 1883, she was married to James Franklin Rush. They lived in Cedar county for a number of years and then moved to Wilton twenty-five years ago. Mrs. Rush was a member of the local Presbyterian church its Ladies Aid and the Gleaner Sunday School class. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Ernest Walthers of West Liberty, Mrs. Bert Gill and Mrs. Louis Marolf of Cedar county; one brother, S. R. Johnston of Cedar county; two sisters, Mrs. T. M. Smith of Cedar county and Mrs. Margaret Sterner of Atalissa; 26 grandchildren and 20 great grand children. Two grand-daughters, Mrs. Homer Hahn of East Moline and Miss Florence Beymer had made their homes with her for the past twenty years. Her husband and two daughters, Mrs. Hubert Beymer and Mrs. Forrest McQuillen preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 1:30 at the home and 2:00 at the Presbyterian church with Rev. R. L. Blaisdell conducting the services assisted by Rev. J. M. Newgard, pastor of the Grace Evangelical church. A quartet composed of Oscar Swanson, Bert Norton, Griff Norton and Gerald Ochiltree sang "Rock of Ages," "Abide With Me" and "Safe in the Arms of Jesus." The flower attendants were: Mrs. F. A. Maurer, Mrs. H. W. Thurston, Mrs. F. A. Latchaw and Mrs. G. G. Leith. The pall-bearers, all nephews of the deceased, were: Lana Smith, Perry Smith, Donald Johnston, Clark Johnston, Gale Sterner and Dallas Sterner. Burial was in Oakdale cemetery.-----CARD OF THANKS----Through this medium we wish to express our heartfelt appreciation of the many acts of kindness extended to us during the illness and subsequent death of our beloved mother. Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Walters and family, Mr. & Mrs. Bert Gill and family, Mr. & Mrs. Louis Marolf and family, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Hahn, Miss Florence Beymer.


Name: MRS. CHARLES RUTHENBERG
Submitted by: Norma Rogers for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: October 3, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, April 15, 1911, page 5
MRS. CHARLES RUTHENBERG---- MRS. RUTHENBERG CLAIMED BY DEATH ------------ SUCCUMBS TO SICKNESS OF ONLY THREE DAYS ------------ Well Known South Muscatine German Woman Dies At The Age Of Eighty Years ------------ Mrs. Charles Ruthenberg, Sr., peacefully passed away at her home on Bismarck street last evening at about 9 o'clock, after an illness of only three days duration. Six months ago she had celebrated her eightieth birthday and the feebleness due to old age and general debility were the causes of death. Up until last Wednesday afternoon she had been in as good health as could be reasonably expected of a person in her advanced years, but on that day she was suddenly overcome and practically all hopes of an ultimate recovery were abandoned Thursday. She was the mother of seven of Muscatine's most prominent business men who stood high in the community and who are a monument to a most useful life. She reared a large family, all of whom take a leading part in affairs in this city. Thirty-eight years ago she and her husband came to this country, from Germany, making their home in Muscatine immediately afterwards. Mrs. Ruthenberg was born in Province Brandenberg in 1831. Ever since coming to this city she was a constant member of the German Methodist Episcopal church, from where she will be buried Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The funeral services will be held at the residence, 501 Bismarck street, at half past one. The Rev. Wiliam C. Schultze, pastor of the church will have charge of the services. Burial will take place at Greenwood cemetery. Those immediate relatives to survive her are her husband, Charles Ruthenberg, Sr., and five sons, William, Charles, Chris, Louis, and Frederick. The daughters she leaves to mourn her death are the following : Mrs. Henry Dealing, Mrs. Phillip Stein, and Mrs. Leonard Bronner.


Name: EDWARD RYAN
Submitted by: Charlene Hixon
Date Submitted: April 08, 2000 2:25 PM
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE WEEKLY JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, April 13, 1888
Local Department The fell destroyer, death, is making sad havoc in Pike township. The deaths of the father and son of the name of Hogan and James Ryan have all been chronicled within two weeks. This morning Patrick Toohey received a telegram announcing the death of the latter's son, Edward Ryan, Sunday. He was 23 years of age, had been sick some time and will be buried at Nichols, Tuesday. -- Daily 9.


Name: ELMER RYAN
Submitted by: Norma Rogers for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: July 10, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, January 27, 1911, page 2
ELMER RYAN---- SOUTH MUSCATINE CITIZEN SUCCUMBS---- Popular South EndMan Died at the Home of His Stepmother Last Night----- Elmer Ryan, one of the most prominent citizens of South Muscatine, died at the home of his stepmother, Mrs. Sarah Ryan, at 1412 Nebraska street, last night, after an illness of only two weeks. Acute inflammation of the kidneys was the direct cause of his death. He was unmarried and 38 years old. Up to the time of his fatal sickness he was an employee of the Kaiser Box factory with which concern he had been connected for several years. He was one of the most efficient workers of the company and at the same time one of the most popular. Besides his mother he leaves to survive him a sister, Miss Nellie Ryan, two brothers, Charles of Fruitland, and William of Spokane, Wash., a half-sister, Mrs. Pearl Preston, of Conesville, and Mrs. Clarence Knott, of South Muscatine. Mr. Ryan was born in Grandview, but had made this city his home for the past 25 years. He was a man of naturally reserved nature and cared little for society. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose and the Fraternal Aid Association. He was also a charter member of the Kaiser Hose Company and assisted in its organization. The funeral arrangements will not be made until word has been received from his brother in Spokane. It is thought that the latter will come to this city to attend the funeral.


Name: EUGENE THOMAS RYAN
Submitted by: Norma Rogers for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: October 21, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, December 19, 1911, page 7
EUGENE THOMAS RYAN----- SEVEN YEAR OLD LAD DIES OF PNEUMONIA ------------ EUGENE THOMAS RYAN SUCCUMBS TO SECOND DISEASE ------------ Lad to Be Borne to Grave By Six Cousins---Father Leonard To Conduct Obsequies Thursday ------------ Having contracted pneumonia two weeks ago, following a severe siege of typhoid last October, Eugene Thomas Ryan, the seven year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J.Ryan, died shortly after midnight last night at the home of his parents, 924 Maiden Lane. The little body had been wasted by the previous critical illness and was unable to withstand the ravishes of the second disease, death not coming entirely unexpected. The lad was born April 24, 1904, attaining the age of slightly more than seven and a half years. He was a loving child and bore with him the constant friendship of many playmates. Not only was he popular among his playfellows but he was beloved of his teachers at the St. Matthias school, where he attended. He was exceptionally bright in his classes, never shirking work or evading the issues at hand. For a boy of his years he gave promise of developing into a most useful citizen and his untimely death cast a pall over his parental residence that time only will efface. Taken so suddenly from their ranks, his hosts of young friends will miss him sorely. Six of his cousins will bear him to his final resting place at St. Matthiascemetery Thursday morning, following the funeral services to be held from the residence at 9 o'clock, same to be conducted by Father F. J. Leonard. The pallbearers will be John, Frank, William, and Lawrence Byrne, Phillip L. Ryan and John Ryan.


Name: JOHN C. RYAN
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Source of Obituary: "THE OLD SETTLER'S BOOK," Muscatine County, Iowa, death occurred in 1898, page 463
Demise of John C. Ryan.----The summons to lay aside mortality came to John C. Ryan shortly before four o'clock Sunday afternoon at his Chestnut street home. He had been wasting away for some time under the ravages of an abscess of the lungs. Mr. Ryan was born in Kings county, Ireland 65 years ago. When twenty years of age he came to America and after two years spent in New York came to Iowa and has resided here constantly since 1854. Besides his wife, five children mourn his going, they being Mollie, John, Charles, Matilda and Clifford. The funeral is appointed to take place this (Tuesday) morning at 9 o'clock from St. Mary's church.


Name: MISS JULIA RYAN
Submitted by: Charlene Hixon
Date Submitted: April 08, 2000 8:41 PM
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE WEEKLY JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, January 6, 1892
Died, at the home of her parents, Miss Julia Ryan, after an illness of six months, Sunday, December 27, at the age of 27 years. The young people regret losing such an esteemed friend and the community sympathize with the members of the family.---- In Memoriam.----- On Sunday, December 27th, Feast of St. John, Julia Ryan departed this world at the early age of 25, and returned to her Creator, whom she served so faithfully and well during life. She was for many years organist of her parish church at Nichols, and her voice swelled the chorus of praise offered to the Most High. Her departure now leaves a vacnacy that will be felt for many a year..... On Wednesday morning when her funeral took place, the church was crowded with mourning friends, and outside there was a large number who could not gain admitttance. The holy sacrifice of the mass was celebrated by Rev. Father Nolan.


Name: WILLIAM H. RYAN
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: January 19, 2005
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, January 27, 1936, front page
William H. Ryan Called in Death---Former Resident of Illinois Succumbs to 11 Months Illness Here.----William H. Ryan, 62, whose home was at 201 Earl avenue, died at Hershey hospital at 11:30 p.m. Saturday after an 11 months illness with cancer. Born in Illinois August 13, 1873, Mr. Ryan spent the greater part of his life in that state, coming to Muscatine about 14 years ago. He married Phoebe Rowland at Muscatine in September 1893. He was a member of the Masonic lodge. Surviving are his widow, Phoebe Ryan, four children, Mrs. Paul Colberg, Mrs. Ray Knapp, Mrs. Ollie Cunningham and Delmar Ryan, of Muscatine and one sister, Mrs. Omar Bear of Eliza, Ill., and 13 grandchildren. The body is at the home, 201 Earl avenue, and will remain there for a short service on Tuesday. Burial will be in the Buffalo Prairie cemetery. The George M. Wittich Funeral home, 210 Cedar street, is in charge of arrangements.


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