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Name: WILLIAM W. SHAEFER
Submitted by: Denise and Norma for the webmaster
Date Submitted: Wednesday, March 8, 2006
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, October 9, 1953
W. W. SHAEFER, RESIDENT HERE 26 YEARS, DIES-------William W. Shaefer, 78, 612 West Fifth street, died at 10:40 p.m. Thursday at Bellvue hospital, after an extended illness. The son of Efrum and Rachel McMahan Shaefer, he was born Sept. 28, 1875, in Guthrie county, Iowa, and had been a resident here for about 26 years. He married Mary Jane Maxwell in 1902. She died in 1924. He married Pearl Mears April 20, 1931, at Cresco, Iowa. He was a member of the First Baptist church. He had been a janitor at the First Congregational church. Surviving are the second wife; three daughters, Mrs. Marie Jarvis and Miss Nora Shaefer, both of Omaha, and Mrs. Morgan Kimpel, Adair, Iowa; three brothers, Elmer, Mount Etna, Iowa; Arthur, Menlow, Iowa; and Noah, Phoenix, Ariz.; and three grandchildren, Neal Jarvis, Omaha, Bobbie A. Jarvis, Oconto, Neb., and Walter Jarvis, Omaha. He was preceded in death besides his parents, by, his first wife, three sisters and four brothers. The body is at the Fairbanks Home for Funerals and funeral services will be held in the Fairbanks chapel Monday with the Rev James Webster of the First Baptist church officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park cemetery.
Name: ARLENE R. SHAFFER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Tuesday, January 4, 2005
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, December 30, 2004, page 5A
Arlene Shaffer----- LOCK HAVEN, Pa. -- Arlene R. Shaffer, formerly of Muscatine, died Sunday, Dec. 26, 2004, at her home in Pennsylvania. Burial will be at Rest Haven Memorial Park. She was born in Dewart, Lycoming County, the daughter of Hazel Marion Weber and George W. Weber. She married Forrest R. Fisher July 31, 1947. He preceded her in death Nov. 19, 1968. She later married John W. Shaffer Dec. 19, 1981. She moved back from Muscatine to Lock Haven and went to work in Addies and later in the offices of the late Dr. Edward Hoberman, Piper Aircraft and the American Cancer Society. She was an active member of St. Lukes United Church of Christ. She loved spending time with her family, was a wonderful wife and loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed visiting her two daughters, Cathy in Iowa and Pam in Florida. Survivors include her husband, John Shaffer; two daughters, Pamela Fisher-Poorman and husband, Stephen, of Lock Haven and Cathy Lee and husband, Michael, of Muscatine; four stepchildren, Larry Shaffer, Mae Vanemon, Patricia Anderson and Diane Swales; a brother, George 'Jake' H. Weber; four grandchildren, Samantha S. Lee-Balmaceda, Stephanie S. A. Simander, Valerie A. Lee-Smothers and Sean Michael Simander; six stepgrandhildren; five great-grandchildren, Caleb F. Simander, Alexis Marie Balmaceda, Anthony Michael Balmaceda, Kathleen Elizabeth Simander and Ryan Thomas Smothers; and five stepgreat-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Forrest Fisher; and three sisters, Betty Weber Brisso, Eleanor Weber Shaffer and Katie Weber Cattoni. -----Submitters' Note: I'm not relation.
Name: MARY E. SHAMMO
Submitted by: the Webmaster
Date Submitted: July 29, 2006
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, November 11, 1910, page 8
MRS. M. E. SHAMMO HAS PASSED AWAY----PROMINENT MUSCATINE WOMAN VICTIM OF APOPLEXY.----Suffered Stroke Ten Days Ago and Remained in a Comatose State Until Her Death.----The death of Mrs. Mary E. Shammo occurred at 8 o'clock this morning, at her home on Smalley avenue, Riverview, and followed an illness of ten days. Her death was due to a stroke of apoplexy which she suffered on Sunday, October 29, and her demise was expected for the past week. She was rendered unconscious by the stroke, and remained in a comatose state until her death, although she was able to recognize her daughters when they visited her deathbed. The announcement of Mrs. Shammo's departure will be received with deep sorrow by a large acquaintance. She has for many years been one of the most prominent women of the city. She was an active member of the First Methodist church of Muscatine, and was also affiliated with the order of the Eastern Star. She was conspicuous in literary circles, enjoying a membership in the Twentieth Century club and the Shades Reading Circle. The woman was highly esteemed, and received the greatest respect from all who were privileged to be included in her acquaintance.---Born in the East.----Mary Elizabeth Myers was born near Hollidaysburg, Pa., in 1838, and came to Muscatine when she was but thirteen years of age. She had made her home in this city since that time, and may therefore well be called a pioneer resident of Muscatine. The loss of Mrs. Shammo is keenly felt by the members of her immediate family. Her husband, Samuel Shammo, to whom she was united in marriage in 1867, preceded her in death, but two daughters survive, they being Mrs. Roy C. Brown, of Granger, Wash., and Mrs. Clymer A. Coldren, of Phoenix, Ariz. Three sisters, Mrs. Anna Evans, of Chicago; Mrs. Rebecca Dill, of Little Rock, Ark., and Mrs. Ida Titterington, of Rock Island, Ill., survive as does one brother, William B. Myers, of Checotah, Okla. Three grandchildren, Samuel Shammo Coldren, Roger Shammo Brown, and Richard Karen Brown, also mourn her death. The funeral will be held on Sunday afternoon from the home, but the hour has not been set as yet.
Name: SAMUEL SHAMMO
Submitted by: the Webmaster
Date Submitted: July 29, 2006
Source of Obituary:"THE EVENING JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, June 19, 1896, page 4
DEATH'S CALL.---It was Answered this Afternoon by Samuel Shammo.---HIS DEMISE WAS UNEXPECTED.----Death of Samuel Shammo. The community at large will be painfully surprised to learn of the death of one of its most respected citizens, Samuel Shammo, who departed this life at 1:15 o'clock this afternoon, at the family residence on East Fourth street. Very few of his acquaintances had been aware of the illness of Mr. Shammo, which dates from last Monday at midnight, when he was attacked with a congestive chill. He rallied from the prostrating effect of the chill and was supposely regaining his wonted health, until this noon, when he suffered a sudden relapse, it being the result of complication of heart and brain trouble, and despite all efforts to restore his failing energies, he passed peacefully away. Mr. Shammo was born March 21, 1829, in Halifax, Pa., and was therefore in his 68th year. Mr. Shammo came to this place from Pennsylvania over forty years ago. We find his name in the first city directory, issued in 1856, and his ocupation is there given as a harness maker. He worked a number of years at his trade with Alex Jackson and then went into the grocery business. For some years he was in partnership with J. A. Bishop and then became senior member of the wholesale grocery house of Shammo & Cummins, who conducted a successful business for many years in the Ogilvie block on Front street, now known as the Commercial Hotel. The firm retired from active mercantile life about ten years ago, each with a well-earned competency. Mr. Cummins preceded Mr. Shammo in death only a few months ago. Mr. Shammo was a quiet, unobtrusive man, known best and most appreciated by his immediate circle of friends. For some years past defective hearing caused him to mingle less often than before with his fellow citizens, but among these with whom he was familiar he was ever greeted as a genial, whole-souled companionable man. He had been for a number of years a member of the Methodist church. Mr. Shammo was united in marriage in this city in 1868 with Mary E. Meyers, who with two daughters Misses Carrie and Eva, survive. He is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. John Garnes, of Muscatine Island, and Mrs. Rebecca Brubaker, of Halifax, Pa. The deep sympathy of their many friends will be extended to Mrs. Shammo and daughters in their great affliction. The time of the funeral will be announced later.
Name: JOSEPH SHANNON
Submitted by: Charlene Hixon
Date Submitted: April 08, 2000 8:36 PM
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, November 17, 1891
Died, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. J. Dietrich, in Nichols, Friday, Nov. 13, 1891, at 6:50 a.m., Joseph Shannon, aged 71 years, 9 months and 13 days. Mr. Shannon was in his usual health Tuesday and had attended the funeral of his daughter-in-law the day before. Wednesday morning he complained of feeling unwell and did not leave his bed. At about 3 o'clock in the afternoon he had a stroke of apoplexy, and after intense suffering he passed to rest yesterday morning. Mr. Shannon was highly respected and esteemed by all who knew him and his death is a loss to Pike township as well as to his family. Six children, four daughters and two sons, survive him. They are: Mrs. D. M. Landis and Mrs. F. W. Downs, of Davenport, Mrs. J. S. Smith, of Goshen township, Mrs. W. J. Dietrich, of Nichols, and Robert J. and Richard T., of Pike township. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Friday, 20 November 1891 Nichols, Nov. 16.--Mr. Shannon, father of Mrs. Deitrich, died Friday morning about 7o'clock. Funeral services were held in the M. P. church at Nichols. Mr. Shannon was buried in the West Liberty grave yard.
Name: LARRY G. SHAW
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Tuesday, August 16, 2005 8:32 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, February 12, 2005
Larry Shaw---- ATALISSA, Iowa - Larry G. Shaw, 67, of rural Atalissa, died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2005 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City following an extended illness. Inurnment of cremains will be at a later date. The Henderson-Barker Funeral Home in West Liberty is in charge of arrangements. Larry was born Oct. 7, 1937 in Redding, the son of Hugh and Leona Bishop Shaw. He was an over-the-road truck driver for many years. He is survived by three daughters, Victoria Ballantyne of Goodyear, Ariz., Julia (Dan) Becker of Clear Lake and Christina (Jerry) Schesso of Minneapolis, Minn.; a brother, Steve (Marilyn) Shaw of West Liberty; seven grandchildren and a special friend, Jan Ritchie, of West Liberty. Larry was preceded in death by his parents. ----Submitters' Note: No Relation
Name: MRS. LUCINDA SHAW
Submitted by: Charlene Hixon
Date Submitted: April 08, 2000 9:00 PM
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE WEEKLY JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, August 31, 1892
In Memoriam. Mrs. Lucinda Shaw, who departed this life at the home of her son-in-law, C. W. Chapman, near Adams station, July 26th, 1892, was born in Ross county, Ohio, Feb. 11th, 1815. She was married twice; her last husband died twenty years ago last February. They lived in and around Grandview before her husband's death..... Three children survive to mourn her loss, Mrs. Lucinda Shaurer, James Chastine, of Wilton, Edward Chastine, of Guthrie county, and Nancy Chapman of Adams. Her age was 77 yuears 5 months and 15 days. Her remains were buried on the farm where she died to be interred in the cemetery in Muscatine next month.
Name: JAMES SHEETZ
Submitted by: Denise & Norma for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: January 6, 2005
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, March 29, 1984
JAMES SHEETZ-------24-Year Wilton Fire Chief Dies In Iowa City Hospital-------James Sheetz, 62, died Wednesday at Veteran's Hospital in Iowa City. He was fire chief of the Wilton Volunteer Fire Department. Services will be held Saturday at the Presbyterian Church of Wilton. The Rev. G. W. Ukena will officiate. The son of Walter and Irene Sheetz, he was born on Dec. 20, 1921, in Muscatine County. He married Marjorie " Dottie " McCullough on May 5, 1944 in Muscatine. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy. He served in World War II. He served in the Wilton Fire Department for 37 years, and became fire chief in 1960. In 1983, the newly-constructed Wilton Fire Station was dedicated to Sheetz in honor of his many years of service. He was a member of the Wilton and Durant posts of the American Legion, the Wilton Masonic Temple, and the Muscatine Elks Lodge, the Iowa Association of Fire Chiefs and the Wilton Presbyterian Church. He was on the board of directors for the American Red Cross and the Wilton Civil Defense Board. He owned and ran the Electric Home Heating Company of Wilton. He is survived by his wife and his father, his sister, Mrs. Frank ( Dorothy ) Shanks, Muscatine, his son, David, of Des Moines, two daughters, Terri Sheetz and Mrs. Robert ( Susan ) Gust, both of Wilton, and his four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother. A memorial fund has been established in his name benefitting the Wilton Fire Department.
Name: WALTER E. SHEETZ
Submitted by: Denise & Norma for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: January 8, 2005
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, April 6, 1986
WALTER SHEETZ-------WILTON---Walter E. Sheetz, 90, died Sunday at Lutheran Homes, Muscatine. Services are Wednesday at the Lacock Funeral Home, Wilton, with Rev. Telford Dindinger officiating. Burial will be in the Melpine Cemetery, Sweetland Township, rural Muscatine. Mr. Sheetz was born Sept. 21, 1895 in Muscatine County, a son of John and Catherine Sheetz. He married Irene Drescher on Dec. 10, 1919 in Muscatine County. He was an Army veteran of World War I and a member of the Veterans of World War I, the Wilton Masonic Lodge, the American Legion, the Wilton Presbyterian Church and the Muscatine County Farm Bureau. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Frank ( Dorothy ) Shanks, Muscatine; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one sister, Ellie Bridgeport, Tipton. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1976, two sons, two brothers and one sister.
Name: WILLIAM SHEETZ
Submitted by: Denise & Norma for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: January 6, 2005
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, September 24, 1951, page 10
WILLIAM SHEETZ------- William Sheetz Taken In Death, Rites Wednesday-------William Sheetz, 87, of Muscatine, who lived at the Giggs Nursing home on Lucas Street for the past several months, died at 1:45 a.m. today at Hershey hospital. Mr. Sheetz was born Nov. 14, 1863 at Muscatine, being a son of John and Wilhelmina Sheetz. He married Hannah Garvin at Muscatine, July 26, 1911. Surviving are the widow, who lives at Illinois City, and one half- sister, Mrs. R. Daedlow of Muscatine. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one half-brother. Funeral services will be Wednesday at the Riley Funeral home by the Rev. J. J. Welsh of St. Mathias church. Burial will be at St. Mary's cemetery.
Name: ELIZABETH ANN SHELDON
Submitted by: Webmaster for Vic
Date Submitted: Sunday, March 10, 2002
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, September 19, 1961, page 12
FORMER MUSCATINE WOMAN DIES IN MOTORCYCLE CRASH-------- Elizabeth Ann Sheldon, 21, of Davenport, a former resident of Muscatine, met death Monday night near Green Rock in Henry County, Ill., when the motorcycle on which she was riding went out of control and was involved in a collision with a car. Also killed in the mishap was Howard E. Freeman, 34, of Milan, who was identified by Illinois state troopers as driver of the motorcycle. The mishap occurred on Highway No. 6, approximately four miles east of Route No. 84. The troopers said that the motorcycle, traveling east on highway No. 6 had just clipped the corner of a car driven by Vern Cobb of Geneseo, which caused it to go out of control and into the wrong traffic lane, directly in the path of an auto operated by David Wadsworth of Milan. Wadsworth was reported to have suffered minor head injuries which were treated by a physician. His car was badly damaged. An inquest has been scheduled for 7:30 p. m., Thursday at the Fairman Funeral Home at Green Rock by Ralph Cole, Henry county coroner. Mrs. Sheldon's body was brought to the Ralph J. Wittich Home in Muscatine. Arrangements for services were reported pending, awaiting word from relatives. Mrs. Sheldon was born at Muscatine, Sept. 26, 1939, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Umlandt and had spent most of her life in this city. She was a member of Grace Lutheran church. She was married to Ronald Sheldon Oct. 6, 1957 at Muscatine. Surviving are her mother, Mrs. Norma Umlandt of Muscatine; a daughter, Kim Sue Sheldon of Muscatine; a brother, Thomas Lutz, in Alaska; and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Umlandt of Muscatine; and Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Wulf of Los Angeles, Calif. She was preceded in death by her father, Wilbur Umlandt, in 1944.-------"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Wednesday, September 20, 1961, page 2-----ELIZABETH ANN SHELDON--------- Funeral services for Elizabeth Ann Sheldon will be held Thursday at the Grace Lutheran church with Rev. C. R. Gesell officiating. The body is at the Ralph Wittich funeral home where friends may visit till 1 p.m. Thursday at which time the body will be taken to the church. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery.
Name: GLENN CARL SHELLABARGER
Submitted by a Volunteer
Date Submitted: July 18, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, February 6, 1936, front page
Glenn Carl Shellabarger, native of Louisa county, who had made his home in Muscatine for 13 years, died at his home, 916 Cedar street at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday after a seven months illness. A complication of ailments caused death. Mr. Shellabarger operated a meat market in Muscatine for a number of years. He was born in Louisa county, March 14, 1892, moving to Muscatine from Grandview in 1923. He married Jessie Cocklin of Grandview Sept. 28, 1915. Mr. Shellabarger was a member of the Methodist church and of the Muscatine Elk lodge. Surviving are his wife, two children, Harlan Shellabarger and Jean Shellabarger, both at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Shellabarger of Grandview; one brother, Walter Shellabarger of Grandview and two sisters, Mrs. Myrle Barr of Muscatine and Mrs. Pearl Newell of Letts. The body is at the Hoffman Funeral home where it will remain until services are conducted at the Elks lodge home Saturday. Dr. L. L. Weis of the First Methodist Episcopal church will be in charge. Burial will be in the Grandview cemetery.
Name: J. L. SHELLABARGER
Submitted by a Volunteer
Date Submitted: July 18, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, , Monday, June 1, 1931, page 2
Junction Man Taken by Death-- Columbus Junction---J. L. Shellabarger, a resident of this vicinity about 79 years, died at 2:30 Sunday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Wilson. Mr. Shellabarger was born near Grandview June 6, 1852. He was married to Mary A. Cole, Dec. 25, 1872. She died Jan. 15, 1930, at her home in Columbus Junction where she and Mr. Shellabarger lived since 1919 after coming here from their farm in Concord township. Mr. Shellabarger has made his home here since the death of his wife. Surviving are following children: Mrs. John Wilson and Elmer Shellabarger of near Columbus Junction; Scott and Jacob Shellabarger of Callao, Mo.; Noah Shellabarger of near Grandview; Mrs. Lottie Paxson of Muscatine; Mrs. Cleo Edmondson of Fairfield; Mrs. Esther Ardick of San Pedro, Calif. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and four brothers, C. B. Shellabarger of Fredonia; Harvey Shellabarger of Washington; William Shellabarger of Grandview and Kossuth Shellabarger of Albert City. Mr. Shellabarger had been a member of the Odd Fellow lodge for many years. The funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at the Fredonia church and will be conducted by the Rev. W. A. Samp. Burial will be in the Indian Creek cemetery.
Name: JOHN SHELLABARGER
Submitted by: Rachelle Curtis
Date Submitted: May 16, 2000 9:15 PM
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, IA., February, 1916
John Shellabarger Dies at His Home WELL KNOW LETTS RESIDENT SUCCUMBS TO OLD AGE---- Wife and Nine children Mourn His Loss--No Arrangements Made For Funeral Yet.---- Letts, Ia. Feb. 17 --- John W. Shellabarger, a well known and highly respected citizen and a long time resident of Muscatine and Louisa Counties, passed peacefully away at his home here at 4:15 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, death being due to ills attendant upon old age. The decedent was born in Montgomery county, Ohio, July 25, 1832. When fourteen years of age he removed with the family to Iowa, settling in Cedar Township, Muscatine county, in 1846. Here he resided until 1901, at which time he retired from the farm and moved to Letts, where he has since resided. He is survived by his wife and nine children, all of whom are living and who with the exception of a daughter in Canada were with him in his last sickness to administer every aid and comfort. The children; Katherine Isabel Pace, Muscatine, Iowa; Elizabeth Hidlebaugh, Redverse, Canada; Emma Ellis, Minneapolis, Minn; Clara Elder, Nichols, Iowa; William A. Shellabarger, Muscatine, Iowa; Martin L. Shellabarger, Letts, Iowa; Frances A. Eliason, Letts, Iowa; Walter L. Shellabarger, Letts, Iowa; Jetta Turkington, Columbus Junctin, Iowa. No arrangements have been made for the funeral.----Surnames: Shellabarger, Hidlebaugh, Ellis, Elder, Eliason, Turkington.
Name: M. A. SHELLABARGER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date submitted: Oct. 15, 2007
Source of Obituary: “THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, March 17, 1936, 2007
M. A. Shellabarger , 75, died Monday. He suffered a fractured hip and other injuries in a fall three weeks ago.---He was born in Letts, May 7, 1860, the son of Isaac and Charlotte Shellabarger. He married Harriett Utter Oct. 6, 1887.--- He is survived by his widow, one son, Robert, of Denver, one grandson, Artel, a brother, F. H. Shellabarger of West Liberty and two sisters, R. J. Elliott and Mrs. Arthur Lieberknecht of Letts.---He conducted a furniture store here for a number of years.---Burial will be in Letts Cemetery.
Name: MRS. MARTHA SHELLABARGER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Friday, October 29, 2004 9:21 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, March 4, 1932, page 11
Pioneer Woman Taken by Death -------- Mrs. Martha Shellabarger of Letts Dies at Age of 93 Years. ---------- (Journal News Service) Letts -- Mrs. Martha Shellabarger, 93, a life-time resident of this community and one of the oldest residents of Letts, died at her home here this morning about 9 o'clock. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Mrs. Shellabarger had been in failing health for the past several months and had been confined to her bed the past week. With her at the time of her death was her daughter, Mrs. William Estep and her granddaughter, Martha Estep. Other survivors of her immediate family are two sons, Ed Shellabarger, drug store proprietor at Columbus Junction and Clarence Shellabarger of Letts.---- Note from submitter: I'm no relation
Name: MARY ANN SHELLABARGER
Submitted by: Denise & Norma for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: January 9, 2005
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, January 15, 1927
MARY ANN SHELLABARGER-------Came to Community Over 80 Years Ago in a Covered Wagon------Letts, Ia., Jan. 15,---Funeral services for the late Mary Ann Shellabarger were held at the United Brethren church Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Mrs. Donnie Platner. The pallbearers were Earl, Charles and Walter Elder, Allen Eliason, Crete and Clark Allyn Shellabarger, all grandsons of the deceased. Mary Ann Cross, daughter of Levi and Elizabeth Price Cross, was born Feb. 4, 1835, near the town of Pike, in Pike county, Ohio, and died at letts, Jan.8, 1927, aged 91 years, 11 months and 5 days. She had lived a beautiful life of service to her Master and of usefulness and affection to a large family and host of friends and relatives. She came to this state with her parents, traveling by the time-honored, horse-drawn covered wagon, they arriving on Sept.15, 1846. They settled near the Cedar River in Lake township, close to what is now known as the white bridge. This site was chosen because it afforded the necessary fuel and lumber so essential to the pioneers. Her interest in political and religious matters was remarkable and at the time of her death she had been a reader of the Religious Telescope for 55 years. Early in life she joined the United Brethren church and always had been a faithful member. She was married on Dec. 1, 1854, to John W. Shellabarger. They established their home in Cedar township, Muscatine county, where their family was reared, living there until March 1, 1901, when they moved to Letts. Mr. Shellabarger died Feb. 16, 1916. Nine children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Shellabarger, seven of whom are living, Mrs. Elizabeth Hidlebaugh of Redverse, Canada, Mrs. Emma Ellis, Mrs. Frances Eliason, Mrs. Jetta Turkington, Martin and Walter Shellabarger of Letts, and William Shellabarger of Muscatine. Mrs. Catherine Pace died Dec. 3, 1924, and Mrs. Clara Elder died March 11, 1925. She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Hannah E. Eberling of Muscatine, 28 grandchildren and 43 great-grandchildren.
Name: MRS. ROSELLA MAY SHELLABARGER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Friday, September 5, 2003 3:58 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, March 19, 1951, page 13
Mrs. Shellabarger Death Occurs at Hospital Here ----------- Letts --- Mrs. Rosella May Shellabarger, 74, who had spent practically her entire life in Muscatine county, and who had resided here one year, died Sunday morning at Bellevue hospital, Muscatine. She suffered a stroke of paralysis several days previous. The daughter of Rudolph and Alice White Altekruse, she was born in Seventy-Six township, Muscatine county, on May 22, 1877, and was married to Walter Leroy Shellabarger on March 27, 1901. His death occurred on Aug. 27, 1947. For many years Mrs. Shellabarger was a teacher in the Muscatine county schools. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Ida Scott of Palo Alto, Calif., and Mrs. Mary Walts of Muscatine; two brothers, Samuel C. Altekruse and Clark A. Altekruse, both of Seventy-Six township; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Mildred Shellabarger, two grandchildren, Richard Shellabarger of Muscatine and Mrs. Mary Alice Mayhall of St. Louis, and one great grandson, Henry Mayhall. In addition to her husband, a son, Clark preceded her in death in 1940. The body is at the Fairbanks Home for Funeral in Muscatine but will be brought to Letts Tuesday. Services will be Tuesday at the Letts Methodist church with the Rev. Paul Textor, pastor in charge. Burial will be in the Letts cemetery.---Note: I'm not relation to her but I had the obit
Name: MRS. SUSAN E. SHELLABARGER
Submitted by: Rachelle Curtis
Date Submitted: May 16, 2000 9:15 PM
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, IA., January 14, 1954
Mrs. Shellabarger Goes in Death; Rites Pending---- Mrs. Susan E. Shellabarger, 84, of Muscatine died at Mt. Pleasant, Ia., at 8:15 a.m. today after an extended illness. She was born Sept, 7, 1869 in Cedar township, being a daughter of William and Fannie Simpson Verink and had been a lifelong resident of Muscatine and Louisa counties. She was married to Martin L. Shellabarger Oct. 10, 1900 at Muscatine. She was of the Methodist faith and a member of the Order of Eastern Star at Letts. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. William (Dorothy) Jensen of Des Moines. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, and daughter and brother. The Geo. M.Wittich Funeral home is in charge of funeral arrangements.------Surnames: Shellabarger, Verink.
Name: ALBERT F. SHEPARD
Submitted by a Volunteer
Date Submitted: July 18, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, August 27, 1956, page 2.
Albert Shepard Funeral Rites Set Wednesday---Services are planned Wednesday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home for Albert F. Shepard, 72, life resident of Muscatine, who died at 8:17 p.m. Sunday at Bellevue hospital, following an extended illness. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery. The son of Charles and Clara Gregory Shepard, he was born July 19, 1884, at Muscatine. His marriage to Mabel F.? Franklin took place here on March 11, 1908. Mr. Shepard was a member of the Park Avenue Methodist church board for a number of years. He made his home at 414 Lee street and was a button cutter by trade. Surviving are his wife; one son, Donald F. Shepard, Richland, Wash.; one daughter, Mrs. Carlton Meyer, Muscatine; one brother, Raymond Shepard, Tunjuna, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. William DeLaFoder, Lake Hughes, Calif., and Mrs. Oril Johnson, Los Angeles, Calif.; and six grandchildren. Preceding him in death were one daughter, one son and one sister.
Name: FLORENCE M. SHEPARD
Submitted by: Al Harker
Date Submitted: Monday, October 4, 2004 10:35 AM
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, no mention of date
Florence Sauer - Shepard----- MUSCATINE, Iowa - Florence M. Shepard, 96, Muscatine, died Sunday, Oct. 3, 2004, at Bickford Cottage. The Rev. Jaye Johnson will officiate. Casket bearers are Jeff Schmelzer, Charles Colbert, Noah Schmelzer, Evan Schmelzer, Thomas B. Weidner and Robert Banks. Burial will be at Harker Cemetery, Muscatine County. Memorials may be made to Sweetland United Methodist Church. Mrs. Shepard was born Feb. 4, 1908, in Sweetland, the daughter of George L. and Lucy Hetzler Sauer. She married Vernon Shepard May 16, 1932, in Muscatine. He preceded her in death in 1984. She was a member of Sweetland United Methodist Church; a founding member and past president of the Women's Society of Christian Service; and also belonged to the District WSCS. She was a member of the Muscatine County Farm Bureau and served as chairman; former chairman of the Muscatine County Cancer Campaign; former board member of the Julia Elizabeth Home; and member of the Muscatine General Hospital Auxiliary, Sweetland 4-H, and the Eastern Star. She taught for four years at the Pine Bluff and Mount Grove country schools in the 1920's. Survivors include two daughters, Lucy M. Colbert, of Mandeville, La., and I. Sue Simmons and husband George, Sikeston, Mo.; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a sister, Harriet Sauer of Muscatine. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and a sister, Hazel Boston.
Name: BETTY J. SHERMAN
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Friday, September 2, 2005 7:50 AM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, August 18, 2005
Betty Sherman----- WILTON, Iowa - Betty J. Sherman, 73, Wilton, died Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2005, at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City. The Rev. Nancy Hoelter will officiate the services. Burial will be at Oakdale Cemetery, Wilton. Mrs. Sherman was born Jan. 24, 1932, in Woden, the daughter of August and Hannah Bruns Brunsen. She married Marvin R. Sherman on March 30, 1957, in Woden. She was employed at CDS, Wilton, retiring in 1997. She enjoyed quilting and made many quilts for her family and friends. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Nancy Cross and husband Robert of Wilton; a son, Mark Sherman and wife Cindy of Brooksville, Fla.; three sisters, Anne Kindl of Iowa City, Berdella Purdy of Indianola and Bertha "Birdie" Leerar of Brit; a brother, August "Bud" Brunsen and wife Mary Ann of Bloomington, Minn.; and four grandchildren, Hannah Cross, Jamie, Alec and Kyle Sherman. She was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers, Herbert Brunsen, John Brunsen, Fritz Brunsen and Henry Brunsen. ----Submitters' Note: No Relation
Name: SHEW
Submitted by: Charlene Hixon
Date Submitted: April 08, 2000 3:23 PM
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE WEEKLY JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, October 3, 1890
A Case of Poisoning. A Young Man at Nichols Dies by His Own Hand. The passengers of the Muscatine Western last evening brought in the news of the sudden death by poisoning of a young man named Shew, aged about 25, a brother-in-law of Dr. Carl, of Nichols. The young man walked into his brother's drugstore and either purposely or by mistake took poison, from which he died yesterday morning about 9 or 10 o'clock. The reports seem somewhat conflicting and it is almost impossible to secure accurate information. In response to a request for particulars, the Journal received the following telegram from Nichols this afternoon: "Nichols, Iowa, Oct. 1, 1890.--This man Shew was found by his brother-in-law (Dr. Carl) yesterday morning. He had the appearance of having taken an over-dose of something and it was impossible to awaken him. He died at 2:20 yesterday. Operator." (The operator at Nichols says that the above is all the information he could get concerning the suicide there. It occurred Monday night.)
Name: A. HART SHIELD
Submitted by: A Volunteer Date submitted: Sept. 15, 2007
Source of Obituary: “THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, Feb. 13, 1965
A. Hart Shield, 85, of 711 sycamore St, died today at Riverview Heights nursing home. Mr. Shield was a life resident of Muscatine except for some years spent in California. He was born Sept. 8, 1879 in Muscatine, the son of George and Rhoda Smalley Shield. Mr. Shield was married May 14, 1934, in Muscatine to Laura Ward. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Laura shield of Muscatine; a step-daughter, Mrs. Edward Freers of Muscatine; a brother Edward Shield of Muscatine; and two grandsons, Gary and David Freers. He was preceded in death by three brothers. Funeral Services will be held Monday at the Ralph J. Wittich funeral home. Rev. E.B. Meyer will conduct services. Interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery.
Name: DOROTHY MARIE SHIELD
Submitted by: A Volunteer Date submitted: Sept. 15, 2007
Source of Obituary: “THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Februray 18, 1991
Dorothy M. Shield, 85, formerly of 1210 Park Ave., died Saturday, Feb. 16, 1991, at Bethesda Care Center. Services will be Tuesday, Feb. 19th at the Riley Funeral Home. Honorary pall bearers will be Lester Windman, Bob Strajack, Glen Stuart, Art Miller, Alfred Oppelt and Duane Richardson. Active pallbearers will be Kevin Hogan, Bryan Hecht, Parke McConnaha, Kyle Hoga, Kirk Hogan and Travis McConnaha. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery.--- She was born on April 17, 1905, in Muscatine, and was the daughter of Ernest and Kathryn Powers Dollman. She married Glen B. Shield in Iowa City on Nov. 1, 1930. She was a member of St. Mary’s Church.--- Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Edwin (Donna) Hogan, and Mrs. Donald (Janet) Hecht, both of Muscatine; four grandchildren: Kevin Hogan, Robyn McConnaha, Bryan Hecht and Beth Hecht; eight great-grandchildren, Kyle Hogan, Kirk Hogan, Kory Hogan, Travis McConnaha, Trent McConnaha, Jodie McConnaha, Tyler Hecht and Tanner Hecht. She was preceded in death by her husband on July 13, 1976, and one son Donald Glen, in infancy.
Name: EDNA SHIELD
Submitted by: A Volunteer Date submitted: Sept. 15, 2007
Source of Obituary: “THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, July 17, 1978
Mrs. Edna Shield, 90, died Saturday afternoon at Hershey convalescent Home. She had formerly lived at Rt. 4. Services will be held Tuesday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home. Dr. Clifford Lott will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.--- Edna Shield was born Oct. 1, 1887, in Muscatine, the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth Chamberlain. She was a life resident of this community. Her marriage to Harry S. Shield took place June 9, 1907 in Moscow Township. She is survived by nieces and nephews Preceding her in death were two daughters and her husband.
Name: MRS. EDWARD SHIELD
Submitted by: A Volunteer Date submitted: Sept. 15, 2007
Source of Obituary: “THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Monday Feb. 7, 1949
Mrs. Eward Shield, 57, a resident of this community for 40 years, died Saturday at Hershey hospital. Her home was on route 4. She was born at Woods Hole, Mass., on May 15, 1891, the daughter of William H. and Mary C. Studley Wollett. Her marriage to Edward Shield occurred in Muscatine on March 22, 1919. Mrs. Shield was a member of Spangler chapel. Surviving are her husband; two sons, Rollie H. and William G. Shield, both of route 4; one daughter, Mrs. Lenz Lorber, Muscatine; her mother, Mrs. Mary Wollett, of this city; five brothers, George and Harry Wollett, Muscatine, Orion Wollett, Davenport, Fred Wollett, Peoria, Ill., and Howard Wollett, Columbus., O.: one sister, Mrs John Beltmann, Muscatine, one grandchild.--- Her father, one son in infancy and another son, Robert, on Oct. 15, 1946, preceded her in death. The body is at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral home where services will be conducted Tuesday by the Rev. James H. Sloan, paster of the Spangler chapel. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Name: G. EDWARD SHIELD
Submitted by: A Volunteer Date submitted: Sept. 15, 2007
Source of Obituary: “THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, April 18, 1967
G. Edward Shield, 82 of Route 4, died this morning at the Oakwood home. Born Jan. 21, 1885, at Muscaitne , Mr. Shield was the son of George and Rhoda Smalley shield. He was a life resident of this city. Mr. Shield married Mary Virginia Wollett March 22, 1919 at Muscatine. He married Martha Fitzgerald Jan. I, 1955 at Muscatine. He was a retired farmer. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Martha Shield, two sons, Rollie H., Rock Island; and William G., Muscatine; and one daughter.
Name: LLOYD C. SHIELD
Submitted by: A Volunteer Date submitted: Sept. 15, 2007
Source of Obituary: “THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, October 25, 1958
Rites were held Friday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home for Lloyd C Shield 65, who died Wednesday at Mercy hospital, Iowa City. The Rev. a. D. Steffenson, pastor of the First Methodist church was in charge. Flower attendants were Mrs. Merrill Satterthwaite, Mrs. Pearl Boruff and Mrs. Chester Dickey. Casket bearers included James Smalley, Blair Boruff, John Havermann, John Pace, J.J. Hoeckseman and Charles Hendriks. Interment was at Greenwood Cemetery.
Name: HARRY S. SHIELD
Submitted by: A Volunteer Date submitted: Sept. 15, 2007
Source of Obituary: “THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, July 1, 1960
Harry S. Shield, 77, of route 4, Muscatine, died Thursday at his home, after an extended illness. A lifelong resident of Muscatine county, Mr. Shield was born Oct. 5, 1883, the son of George and Rhoda Smalley Shield.---He married June 9. 1907, to Edna Chamberlain, in Moscow Township.---Mr. Shield was a retired farmer. Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Mrs. R. E. (Helen) May of Gadsden, Ala.: two brothers, A.Hart Shield and Edward Shield, both of Muscatine. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.---Funeral services will be held Saturday at the Ralph J. Wittich funeral home. Rev. Stanley Kennedy will officiate. Interment will be at Greenwood cemetery.
Name: ROBERT SHIELD
Submitted by: A Volunteer Date submitted: Sept. 15, 2007
Source of Obituary: “THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, October 16, 1946
ROBERT SHIELD Funeral Rites set for Friday Funeral Services for Robert E. Shield, 25, Muscatine man who was fatally injured in an automobile accident at Davenport Saturday, will be conducted on Friday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home here. The Rev. C.B. Rayhill, pastor of the Park Avenue Methodist church, will be in charge and interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. ---Mr. Shield, a veteran of world war No. 2, was born Aug. 3. 1921, in Muscatine, the son of Mr. & Mrs. Edward Shield. He had spent his entire life in this community and resided on rural route No. 4. ---- He was a member of Spangler Chapel, of Muscatine Lodge No 388, Loyal Order of Moose, of Davenport, and had been employed by the Appliance Heating co. at Davenport. He received his discharge from the army in January of this year. ---- Surviving are his parents; two brothers, William Shield of near Muscatine, and Rollie H. Shield, of the US. Navy stationed on Mannis Island in the South Pacific, one sister, Mrs Lenz Lorber, Muscatine; his grandmother, Mrs. Mary C. Wollett, Muscatine.
Name: ROBERT ALLEN SHIELD
Submitted by: A Volunteer Date submitted: Sept. 15, 2007
Source of Obituary: “THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, May 9, 1949
Robert Allen Shield, three-day-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard shield, died at Bellevue Hospital Sunday. The child was born at the hospital on May 6. Surviving are the parents, route No 4, and the grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Shield and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Herlein, all of route No. 4: one brother, James Shield at home. The body is at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral home and services will be conducted Tuesday at the graveside in Greenwood cemetery by the Rev. James Sloan, pastor of the Park Avenue Methodist church.
Name: ROBERT G. SHIELD
Submitted by: A Volunteer Date submitted: Sept. 15, 2007
Source of Obituary: “THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, September 3, 1959
Robert G. Shield Funeral Service To Be Wednesday – Funeral Services for Robert G. Shield, 79, of route No. 4, who died Sunday at his home, will be conducted on Wednesday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home by the Rev. Stanley Kennedy. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery.--- Mr. Shield, a farmer and a director of the Central State bank since 1921, was born Oct. 27, 1877 in Muscatine County, being a son of George and Rhoda Smaley Shield. He had been a lifelong resident of the county. He married Lida Bloomer March 4, 1903 at Muscatine. Mr. Shield was a member of the Spangler chapel Methodist church, Masonic and Elk Lodges, and Muscatine Power boat club.--- He is survived by his widow, two sons, Glen B. Shield of Muscatine and G. Lee Shield of Davenport; three daughters, Mrs. Anna R. Paxton of Whittier, Calif., Mrs. Harriet S. O’Keefe of Muscatine, and Mrs. Shirley R. elder of Nichols, and four brothers, A. Hart Shield, Harry S. Shield, Edward Shield, and Lloyd C. Shield, all of Muscatine. Also surviving are six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandson.
Name: LOUISE SHIELDS
Submitted by: A Volunteer Date submitted: Sept. 15, 2007
Source of Obituary: “THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, March 31, 1984
Mrs. Louise Shields, 94, who formerly lived at 114 W. 3rd St., died Friday at the Bethesda Care Center. Graveside services will be conducted Monday at Greenwood Cemetery by the Rev. Douglas McGraw. Visitation will be held at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral home on Sunday.--- Mrs. Shields had been a resident of Muscatine for 67 years. She was born Feb. 28, 1890, at Larona, Ill., the daughter of Wilhelm and Ann Simering Hindahl.--- She was married June 27, 1910, at Ft. Madison, to Harry L. Shields. Mrs. Shields was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Harold (Jean) Laughlin, Muscatine, and two sisters, Ruby Hungate, Rock Island, and Pauline Wolf, Muscatine.
Name: CLARISSA MIDA (Hintermeister) SHIPLEY
Submitted by: Ed Hintermeister
Date Submitted: Sunday, January 7, 2007
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Death Date August 6, 1998
CLARISSA M. SHIPLEY, 95, of Seminole, died Thursday (Aug. 6, 1998) at Palm Garden of Pinellas, Largo. She was born in Muscatine, Iowa, and came here in 1990 from Fort Lauderdale. She was a Methodist and worked as a volunteer at Broward General Hospital. Survivors include a son, George H. III, Seminole; two grandchildren, G. Glenn Shipley, Sarasota, and Reed A. Shipley, Clearwater; and a great-grandson, Adam T. Shipley, Clearwater. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Serenity Gardens Chapel, Largo.----Submitters' Notes: Birth Date 22 January 1903
Name: BESSIE E. SHOCK
Submitted by: the Webmaster
Date Submitted: Thursday, June 22, 2006
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, November 17, 1962, page 10
MRS. BESSIE E. SHOCK----Mrs. Bessie E. Shock, 73, died at 3:45 a.m. today at the Hershey convalescent home after a short heart ailment. Mrs. Shock had lived at 1302 Kansas Street. She had been a resident of Muscatine since 1919, and attended the Assembly of God church. She was born July 27, 1889, at Wayne County, Ill., the daughter of Edward and Rena Arteberry Pittman. She was a former resident of Jacksonville, Ill. She was married Nov. 28, 1909, in Wayne county, Illinois, to Daniel Shock. Surviving are one son, Robert Shock of Muscatine; and a daughter, Mrs. James Goodrick of Muscatine; four grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, four sons and one brother. The body is now at the George M. Wittich funeral home, where services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday. Rev. Lloyd Eflin will officiate. Interment will be at Greenwood cemetery.-----"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, November 20, 1962, page 6-----BESSIE E. SHOCK----Funeral services for Mrs. Bessie E. Shock, 73, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the George M. Wittich funeral home. Rev. Lloyd Eflin officiated. Mrs. George Holliday was the organist. Alvina Davis and Mrs. Charles Gasaway were the vocalists. Flower attendants were Mrs. Lloyd Eflin, Mrs. Charles Saultz, Mrs. Leo Axtell and Mrs. Harold Axtell. Pallbearers were Thomas Hatfield, Eddie Hatfield, James Goodrick, Jr., Jerry Reifert, William Houser and Harold Axtell. Interment was at Greenwood cemetery. Mrs. Shock died Nov. 17 at the Hershey Convalescent home.
Name: DANIEL E. SHOCK
Submitted by: the Webmaster
Date Submitted: Thursday, June 22, 2006
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, May 22, 1962, page 10
DANIEL E. SHOCK-----Daniel E. Shock, 79, 1302 Kansas Street, died at 11:50 p.m. Monday at Muscatine General hospital, after an extended illness. Mr. Shock had been a resident of Muscatine for 43 years. He was born Aug. 9, 1882, in Clay county, Illinois, the son of Jerry and Allen Anderson Shock. He was married Nov. 29, 1909, in Wayne county, Illinois to Bessie Ellen Pittman. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Bessie Shock; one son, Robert L. Shock of Muscatine; one daughter, Mrs. James Goodrick of Muscatine; four grandchildren and 16 great grand-children. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, two sons and two step sons. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the George M. Wittich funeral home, with Rev. Lloyd Eflin in charge. Interment will be at Greenwood cemetery.------"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, May 25, 1962, page 9-----Daniel Shock---Funeral services for Daniel Shock were conducted Thursday at the George M. Wittich Funeral Home by the Rev. Lloyd Eflin. Mrs. George Holliday was organist. Vocalists were Mrs. Charles Gassaway and Alvina Davis. Flower attendants were Mrs. Lloyd Eflin, Mrs. Charles Saultz and Mrs. Leona Jennings. Burial was at Greenwood cemetery. Pallbearers were Charles Saultz, William Hauser, Jerry Reifert, Teddy Hatfield, Tom Hatfield and James Goodrick, Jr. Mr. Shock died May 21 at Muscatine General Hospital.
Name: MRS. SHONER
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: September 11, 2006
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, September 18, 1905, page 2
A DOUBLE FUNERAL.----Took Place This Morning in Goshen Township.-----A double funeral took place this morning in Goshen township, when the remains of Mrs. Shoner and Louis Swain were laid to rest. The services took place at 10 o'clock. Rev. William Loeb, pastor of the Methodist church at Nichols, being the officiating clergyman. Mrs. Shoner is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Swain. For some time she had been making her home at Winona, Minn., where she was taken sick and passed away last Saturday afternoon. The remains arrived in Muscatine county yesterday. The deceased was about 35 years of age and her death is mourned by her parents, two brothers and two sisters. Louis Swain, who is a nephew of Mrs. Shoner, died at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon. The child was eight months old and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Swain, of Cedar Valley, Goshen township.
Name: EMMA OPAL SHOPPA
Submitted by Bev Gerdts (of no relation)
Date submitted: January 24, 2008
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, June 15, 1995
Emma Opal Shoppa, 78, died Wednesday June 14,1995, at the Muscatine Care center. Services will be Monday at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral home. The Rev. David Doraisingh of Sweetland United Methodist church will officiate. Pall bearers will be Murry Wright, Chad Shoppa, Todd Shoppa, James Shoppa Jr., Tyler Shoppa, David Steckman, Debra Shoppa and Renea Fultz. Burial will be at the Muscatine Memorial Park Cemetery. --- Mrs. Shoppa was born June 21, 1916, in Illinois, a daughter of Jasper and Effie Garrett Thompson. Her marriage to C. Raymond Shoppa took place Jan. 11, 1937, in Muscatine. --- Survivors include two sons, Larry R. Shoppa and his wife Linda L. of Muscatine, and James E. Shoppa and his wife, Donna J. of Fruitland; one daughter, Mrs. Lonnie (Audrey) Fultz of Muscatine; 12 Grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and two brothers Robert Hagy and Jasper Thompson. --- She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband in 1994, and two sisters and five brothers.
Name: CLARA SHOULTZ
Submitted by: Denise and Norma for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: Sunday, February 27, 2005
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, January 11, 1984, page 2A
CLARA SHOULTZ------Clara Shoultz, 91, Route 5, died Tuesday evening at Valley View Manor. Services will be held Friday at the Island United Methodist Church. The Rev. Jay Turner will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. The daughter of Karl and Clara Proctor Reichert, she was born May 10, 1892, in Muscatine. She was a life resident of this community. Her marriage to William J. Shoultz took place May 1, 1918, in Muscatine County. She was a member of the Island United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women, the ICC of the church and the White Shrine. Survivors include two sons, Kenneth and William, Jr., both of Muscatine, one daughter, Mrs. Kenneth ( Mary ) Bunn of Tucson, Ariz.; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Jesher Reichert, of Chicago, Illinois, and Elmer of Muscatine; and three sisters, Mrs. Carroll ( Delphine ) Bowser of Muscatine, Mrs. Edna Connor of Grandview and Mrs. Emmett ( Dorothea ) O'Toole of Letts. She was preceded in death by her husband, three brothers and two sisters.
Name: GEORGE AUGUST SHOULTZ
Submitted by a Volunteer
Date Submitted: July 18, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, March 31, 1982
George August Shoultz, 73, Rt. 5, Box 160, died Tuesday at Muscatine General Hospital. Services will be Friday at the Island Methodist Church. The Rev. Don Strauch will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. The son of John and Johanna Von Krog Shoultz, he was born Feb. 15, 1909, in Muscatine. He was a life resident of this area. His marriage to Johanna Bartenhagen took place Jan. 26, 1929, in Muscatine. He was a member of the Island United Methodist Church, the board of directors of the Muscatine County Mutual Insurance Co., was past president of the Fruitland Township School Board and was a former member of the Louisa-Muscatine School Board. He was also a former chairman of the Island Levy Commission and had held several offices in the state and local Vegetable Growers Association. Survivors include his wife; four sons, Raymond of Ann Arbor, Mich., Donald of Waterloo, David of Des Moines and Wayne of Muscatine; three daughters, Marjorie Dipple and Mrs. Maurice (Jean) Ziegenhorn, both of Muscatine and Mrs. Ronald (Deanne) Miller of Palo, Ill.; 18 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one brother, John C. of Muscatine. One brother and five sisters preceded him in death.
Name: SHERWOOD SHOULTZ
Submitted by: Webmaster for Kay
Date Submitted: Sunday, February 5, 2006
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, February 25, 1975, page 6
SHERWOOD SHOULTZ----Sherwood Shoultz, 53, of 102 16th St., Sioux City, died Sunday at his home following a brief illness. Services will be held Friday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery. Sherwood Shoultz, the son of Henry and Adelia (Potter) Shoultz, was born March 17, 1921, in Muscatine. He married Fannie Starkweather on Aug. 23, 1947 in Iowa City. He was a member of the Baptist faith. Mr. Shoultz had been a member of the American Legion in Sioux City and had served in World War II. He had been employed by Kent Feeds for a number of years and had recently been employed by the First National Bank in Sioux City. Mr. Shoultz had been a resident of Muscatine until moving to Sioux City. Surviving are his wife, Fannie; three sons, Darrell, Robert and Ricky, all of Sioux City; four daughters, Mrs. Florence Parsons, Mrs. James (Sandra) Sward, both of Sioux City, Deborah Shoultz, Tulsa, Okla., and Jody, at home; three brothers, Donald, Muscatine, Jerry, Moline, Ill., and David, Chicago, Ill.; two sisters, Lorraine Shoultz, California, and Patricia, Illinois; and six grandchildren. Two infant children and his parents preceded him in death.
Name: MARJORIE L. SHULTZ
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Tuesday, January 4, 2005
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, December 29, 2004, page 5A
Marjorie Shultz------ WILTON, Iowa -- Marjorie L. Shultz, 79, Wilton, died Saturday, Dec. 25, 2004, at Riverwood Health Center, Aitkin, Minn. The Rev. Tom Zelany will officiate the services. Casket bearers are Barry Larson, Craig Johnson, Kurtis Parsons, Robert Rust, Jack Grage, Dustin Conrad, Dale Honts and Jeremy Scheper. Burial will be at Oakdale Cemetery, Wilton. Mrs. Shultz was born on Nov. 18, 1925, in Tipton, the daughter of Fred and Ethel Motz Achey. She married Paul D. Shultz on May 27, 1945, in Bennett. He preceded her in death on Aug. 19, 2001. She retired from Nielsen Clearing House, Muscatine, where she was head processor. She enjoyed cooking, recipes, shopping, yard work and flowers. Above all, she loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include two daughters, Diane Laucamp and husband, Robert, of Tamarack, Minnesota and Yvonne Mundy and husband, Jerry, of Jasper, Indiana; a son, Richard Shultz of Muscatine; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and five sisters, Betty Anderson and Doris Anderson and husband, Russell, all of Tipton, Phyllis Rickels and husband, Rex, of Monticello, Marilyn Smith of Iowa City and Carol Grage and husband, Jack, of New Liberty. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, Paul Shultz; and a brother, Gerald Achey. ------Submitters' Note: I'm not relation.
Name: MRS. JOSEPH SIEGEL
Submitted by: Eleanor B. McCleary, for B'Nai Moses Jewish Cemetery
Date Submitted: Thursday, December 26, 2002
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, November 5, 1910
Resident of Fifth Street Died Early This Morning--- Was Ill Four Months -- Survived By Husband and Two Daughter ---- Funeral Not Announced (was too!)------ The death of Mrs. Joseph Siegel occurred at her home on East Fifth street this morning at 1:30 o’clock after an illness of four months. Mrs. Siegel was born in Russia and was 55 years of age. She came to America 35 years ago. she is survived by her husband and two daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Becker and Miss Marle Siegel. One grandchild also mourns her demise. The funeral will be held from the home Sunday morning at 10 o’clock. Rev. Rabbi Bleeden will have charge of the services.
Name: LOUIS SIEGEL
Submitted by: Eleanor B. McCleary, for B'Nai Moses Jewish Cemetery
Date Submitted: Thursday, December 26, 2002
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday April 24, 1906
Louis Siegel Dies---- Aged Man Died Last Night at His Home at 608 East Sixth Street---- Had Been Ill for Three Years---- Funeral Was Held This Noon From the Home and Interment Was Made in the Jewish Cemetery -- Leaves a Large Family---- Louis Siegel, a resident of this city for the past 20 years, died at midnight last night at his home at 608 East Sixth street, after a protracted illness of three years. He had passed his 68th year and was beloved by his large circle of friends. He came to this city from Europe over 20 years ago, and was followed a short time after by his family. Leaves A Large Family. He is survived by his wife and 11 children. The latter are: Mrs. Minnie Goldenburg, Mrs. Belle Kattlelmen and Mrs. Fannie Blumenthal, all of Omaha, Neb.; Abe Siegel, of Davenport; Mrs. Sarah Leifstein, of Rock Island, and Mrs. Mollie Skolnic, Mrs. Mamie Isaacson, Joe Siegel, Max Siegel, Miss Rose and Miss Anna Siegel, all of this city. The funeral was held this noon from the home of the family, Rabbi Bleeden being in charge. Immediately following the services the remains were taken to the Jewish cemetery, where interment was made.
Name: MRS. AMELIA M. SIEMS
Submitted by: the Webmaster
Date Submitted: July 30, 2006
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, July 29, 1972, page 9
MRS. AMELIA SIEMS--DURANT---Funeral services for Mrs. Amelia M. Siems, 84, Durant, will be held Monday at the Frick Funeral home, Durant. Burial will be in the Durant cemetery. Mrs. Siems died Friday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ethel Reimers, 307 3rd St., Durant, where she made her home. Born Oct. 21, 1887, in Cedar County, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Anna Jensen. She married William C. Siems Dec. 18, 1912, at Wilton. They farmed south of Bennett until his death in 1922 and she had lived in Durant the past 38 years. Survivors include two sons, Ray W., Davenport; and William A., Durant; and a daughter, Mrs. Albert (Ethel) Reimers, Durant. There are six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers.
Name: MRS. A. E. (ASA) SIMONS
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Saturday, December 15, 2001 4:10 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL, Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, September 13, 1916
County Pioneer---- Dies At Wilton----- Wilton IA., Sept. 13, Mrs. A. E. Simons, 79 years, one of the best known pioneer residents of the community passed away at 10 o'clock today the home of her son. Her death was due to old age and followed an invalidism of a year. Her husband was killed in the war of the rebellion and for many years after that she followed the profession of nursing. She had an exceptionally wide acquaintance in and around Muscatine as well as Wilton Iowa. Three children survive they are Mrs. Maude Allen of Chicago, Mrs. Henry Dunker of Muscatine, and George Simons of this place. She is also survived by five grandchildren. The funeral will likely be held on Friday with interment in the Essex cemetery in Illinois.-----Submitters' Note: She was born Jan 19, 1837 died Sept. 13, 1916.
Name: BERTHA SIMONS
Submitted by a Volunteer
Date Submitted: July 18, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, June 30, 1931, page 12
Mrs. Simons is Dead at Detroit---Word was received here today of the death of Mrs. George Simons at a Detroit, Mich., hospital early this morning. Mrs. Simons was formerly a Muscatine resident, leaving here for Detroit three or four years ago. The body will be bought back to Muscatine Thursday for burial but details are not known.
---"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, July 3, 1931, page 7
Funeral services for Mrs. Bertha Simmons who died at Detroit, were conducted at the Wittich Funeral home at 2 o'clock this afternoon by the Rev. Ira Hawley, pastor of the United Brethren church. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery. Pallbearers were Herbert Reichert, Herman Bridge, James Essex, Dan Troxel, Ray Noret and Everett Crow.-----Note spelling variations--
Name: LORNA J. SINCLAIR
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Sunday, December 12, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, January 25, 2003
Lorna Sinclair----- MUSCATINE, Iowa - Lorna J. Sinclair, 66, of Muscatine, died Thursday, Jan. 23, 2003, at Unity Hospital. Graveside services are Tuesday, at Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Sinclair was born April 30, 1935 in Muscatine, the daughter of Richard L. and Bessie F. Cunningham Brown. She married Bruce P. Sinclair in 1955 in Muscatine. She managed Snackers for several years before her retirement. She was a member of the Foursquare Gospel Church. Survivors include two sons, Bruce Sinclair and his wife Tina of Tipton and Eward Sinclair; one brother, Darrell Brown and his wife Dorothy of Hudson, Fla.; two sisters, Sharlot Trader Riley of Muscatine and Susan Todd and her husband Bill of Letts. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Judith.
Name: JOSEPH SINGER
Submitted by: Dave Dunston (of no relation)
Date Submitted: May 28, 2002
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, November 5, 1883, page 2
JOSEPH SINGER, a lad 14 years old met with a horrible death at the lower saw mill in Rock Island Friday forenoon. He was attempting to put the belt on the pulley to start the lath machine and in a second his clothing was bound upon the shafting and his shattered remains scattered on the floor.
Name: MRS. J. M. SIPE
Submitted by: Denise & Norma for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: January 9, 2005
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, December 2, 1947
MRS. J. M. SIPE-------Mrs. J. M. Sipe, Former County Resident, Dies-------Mrs. J. M. Sipe, 76, of Chicago, Illinois, died Saturday in a Chicago hospital following a brief illness. The former Isia Weaver, she was born in Seventy-Six township, lived in Muscatine for a short time and has a number of relatives in the Muscatine and Letts area. Her husband was a teacher in the Conesville schools at one time. She is survived by her husband and five children, one son having preceded her in death. Mrs. Sipe was a sister of the late Dr. A. J. Weaver of Muscatine and Mrs. H. W. Vincent of Letts who is now in Bellevue hospital receiving treatment for a fracture of a leg and collarbone which she sustained in a fall. She is also survived by two nieces, Mrs. John McColm of Atalissa and Mrs. Elmer Steinmetz of Muscatine. Funeral services will be conducted in Chicago Tuesday and burial will also be in Chicago.
Name: JOHN H. SISSEL
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: Tuesday, March 27, 2001
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, July 21, 1967, page 11
JOHN H. SISSEL----Funeral services for John H. Sissel, 77, years were conducted Thursday at the George M. Wittich Funeral home. Rev. Melvin Walton officiated. Mrs. M. D. Jones was organist. Allen McLaughlin was vocalist. Pallbearers were Kary Sissel, Kent Sissel, Tim Sissel, Tom Walters, Jerry Jones and Bill Heitmeier. Burial was at the Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Sissel died at his home, 6 Aleyne Drive, Monday.
Name: MRS. FERN SISSEL
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Sunday, September 14, 2003 8:40 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, April 9, 1984
Fern Sissel--- Services for Mrs. Fern Sissel, 94, were held today at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home. Pastor Robert Ahlstrorn officiated. Herbert Grebing was the organist. Pallbearers were Gerald Nicewanner, Warren Sissel, Steve Gray, John Clark, Ron Streger and Harvey Daufeldt. Burial was in the Parr Cemetery. Mrs. Sissel died Friday Evening at Valley View Manor, where she had been residing. The daughter of George and Eliza Benschof Eis, she was born July 19, 1889, in Muscatine County. She was a life resident of the surrounding area. Her marriage to William A. Sissel took place May 1, 1918, in Muscatine. She was of the Presbyterian faith. Survivors include two sons, Wayne, of Blue Grass and Lyle of Muscatine; one daughter, Mrs. H. W. (Lavona) Couillard of St. Petersburg, Fla.; six grandchildren; and one great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, one brother and one sister.
Name: MRS. FRANK SISSEL
Submitted by: Webmaster for someone else
Dated Submitted: April 13, 2002
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, December 11, 1924, page 8
MRS FRANK SISSEL DIES AT AGE OF 80---- West Liberty, Ia., Dec. 11---Mrs. Frank Sissel died at her home here last night at the age of 80. The family is well known in West Liberty, having been a resident here for a great many years. Mrs. Sissel is survived by her husband and two sons, George and Allie, both of West Liberty. Funeral arrangements have not been made.
Name: WILLIAM A. SISSEL
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Tuesday, September 2, 2003 5:27 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, August 13, 1969, page 12
William A. Sissel---- Funeral services will be held Friday at the Runge Chapel, Davenport, for William A. Sissel a former Muscatine area farmer. Mr. Sissel died at Mercy Hospital, Davenport, this morning following a short illness. He was born in Pleasant Prairie. Mr. Sissel married Fern Eis, May 1, 1918, in Muscatine County. William Sissel was a member of the Moose Lodge in Muscatine and Eagle Lodge 235 in Davenport. Following his retirement from farming he was employed at St. Ambrose College. Survivors include his wife, two sons, Wayne, and Lyle of Muscatine; a sister, Mrs. Floyd Nicewanner of Stockton; a daughter, Mrs. H. W. Lavona Couillard of St. Petersburg, Fla.; six grandchildren; and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister. Burial will be in the Parr Cemetery, Pleasant Prairie.-----Additional Information-----1920 Fulton Township, Muscatine County, Iowa;-- Arthur Sissel 25 born IA;-- Fern wife 30 born IA; --------- 1930 Fulton Township, Muscatine County, IA, district 5, page 9;-- Arthur Sissel 35 born IA, age 23 when married;-- Fern wife 40 born IA, age 28 when married;-- Wayne son 10 born IA;-- Lyle son 8 born IA;-- Lawana daughter 5 born IA;------ WILLIAM SISSEL-- Last Residence: 52804 Davenport, Scott, IA-- Born: 19 Aug 1894-- Last Benefit:-- Died: Aug 1969-- State (Year) SSN issued: IA.
Name: HENRY SITTER
Submitted by: Norma Rogers for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: September 17, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, July 10, 1911, page 8
HENRY SITTER-------- DEATH CLAIMS HENRY SITTER ------------ AGED MAN SUCCUMBED LAST EVENING AT HIS HOME ------------ Old Age Is Given as Cause of Death, Had Been Ailing For The Past Year----- Death claimed another of this city's oldest residents when Henry Sitter, passed away at his home, 1220 Lincoln street, last evening. Old age and complications are given as the cause of his death. He had been ailing for the past year, but his condition was not thought to be serious until recently. Mr. Sitter was well known in this city, and many friends will be deeply grieved at the news of his death. He was born in Germany, February, 5, 1820. He leaves to survive him and mourn his death, five children, Mrs. George Eichenauer, 814 Pine street, Mrs. Frank Jeihie, of Wisconsin, Mrs. George Pilgrim, Newell avenue, Mrs. Caroline Schultz, Lincoln street, and Henry Sitter, Jr., of West Liberty. The funeral will be held from the family residence, on Lincoln street, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. J. Haefner, pastor of the German Lutheran church will conduct the rites. Interment will be made at Greenwood cemetery.
Name: DELORES SIVIA
Submitted by: Maggie Christy
Date Submitted: August 12, 2011
Source of Obituary: "Iowa City Press Citizen", Iowa City, IA. Date of paper unknown
- Delores "Dee Dee" Sivia, 72 formerly of Atalissa and Wilton died Monday April 18, 2011 at Trinity Hospital in Muscatine. --- Visitation will be held Wednesday from 4 to 7 P.M. at the Henderson-Barker Funeral Home in West Liberty. Committal services will be held 10:00 am Thursday at the Klein Cemetery, rural Moscow. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.hendersonbarkerfuneralhome.com. Memorials may be made to the ABC's (Atalissa Betterment Committee). --- Dee Dee was born June 16, 1938 in Muscatine, Iowa the daughter of Harlan and June Sisk Phillips. On October 18, 1956 she was united in marriage to Ernest Sivia, they later divorced in 1997. She had been employed in housekeeping at the Simpson Memorial Home in West Liberty. She enjoyed playing BINGO, cards and dancing. --- Survivors include one son: Ernest (Debora) Sivia Jr. of Letts. 4 Daughters: Terry (David) Evans of Tipton, April (Richard) Humphries of Blanket, Texas, Tracy (Tracy Blaesing) Meade of Muscatine and Robin (John) Durian of Coralville. 11 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Brother: David (Pat) Phillips of West Liberty and sister Scherry (Craig) Haines of Davenport. She is also survived by a special friend Patty Peterson of Wilton. Preceding her in death were her parents, a grandson Matthew O'Donnell and husband Ernest.
Name: ERNEST E. SIVIA
Submitted by: Maggie Christy
Date Submitted: August 12, 2011
Source of Obituary: "West Liberty Index", West Liberty, IA as well as the "Muscatine Journal", Muscatine. Date not given
Ernest E. Sivia Sr, 73 of Atalissa died Saturday, June 21, 2008 at his home in Atalissa. Graveside services were held Monday, June 23, 2008 at the Klein Cemetery, rural Moscow. The Henderson-Barker Funeral Home in West Liberty is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.hendersonbarkerfuneralhome.com. A memorial fund has been established. --- Ernest was born April 5, 1935 in Marshall, Mo. the son of Ralph and Virginia O’Donnell Sivia. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. On Oct. 18, 1956 he was united in marriage to Delores Phillips in Las Vegas, Nev. He had been a union painter with Painters Local #676 for many years most recently working at Terry and Sons in Muscatine, retiring in 1993. --- He is survived by five children, Ernest (Debora) Sivia Jr. of Letts, Terry (David) Evans of Bennett, April (Richard) Humphries of Atalissa, Tracy Meade of Muscatine and Robin Prewitt of Coralville; one brother, Robert Kokonen of Atalissa; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents, a grandson, Matthew and one brother, William Sivia.
Name: CARL RUSSELL SKAGGS JR.
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Tuesday, August 16, 2005 8:13 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, February 12, 2005
Carl Skaggs Jr.----- MUSCATINE, Iowa - Carl Russell Skaggs Jr., 60, of Muscatine, formerly of Cedar Rapids, died Thursday, February 10, 2005, at Unity Hospital. The family will have a private burial at a later date. A memorial has been established at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home in Carl's name. The son of Carl R. Sr. and Zelpha Steele Skaggs, Carl Jr. was born Sept. 8, 1944 at New Castle, Ind. Carl was a serviceman of the United States Army from 1962 to 1965. His tour of duty included service in Korea and membership in the U.S. Army Band. On Sept. 9, 1967, Carl married Clara Francis Wilmes in Maryville, Mo. They were married for 27 years. Carl moved his family to Cedar Rapids in 1976 when he was promoted to Branch Manager of the Postal Finance Company. He later worked for the state of Iowa until his retirement in 2000. In addition to spending time with his family, Carl enjoyed many activities, such as playing his trumpet, fishing, cooking and playing pool. He also enjoyed spending time with his close friends Ed and Dodie Vlasek of Cedar Rapids. Carl will be deeply missed by his two daughters, Michele O'Kelly and her husband, Kasey of Muscatine and Lisa Toye and her husband Tony of Boscobel, Wis.; former wife, Clara Pallo and her husband, John of Cedar Rapids; in-laws, Francis and Clara Louise Wilmes of Maryville, Mo.; four grandchildren, Kory and Koby O'Kelly and Hannah and Noah Toye; his mother, Zelpha Antons of Indiana; and brothers, David Skaggs and his wife, Susan, and Phillip Skaggs and his wife, Elizabeth, all of Indiana. He was preceded in death by his father. ----Submitters' Note: No Relation
Name: LOUIS SKOLNIK
Submitted by: Eleanor B. McCleary, for B'Nai Moses Jewish Cemetery
Date Submitted: Thursday, December 26, 2002
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday 13 Nov. 1916
Operation Ends in Boy’s Death---- Louis Skolnik Dies at Hershey Hospital---- Attack of Appendicitis and Peritonitis Proves Fatal -- Burial Sunday Evening---- A week’s illness terminated in the death of Louis Skolnik, the 10-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. M. Skolnik of 815 East Seventh street, at the Hershey hospital shortly after eight o’clock Saturday evening. An attack of appendicitis and peritonitis is attributed as the cause of his death. The boy underwent an operation in a final effort to save his life but the surgery proved futile. Burial services over the boy were conducted in the Jewish cemetery east of the city last evening just before sundown, in conformity with the Hebrew custom. The Skolnik boy had been a pupil in the fourth grade at the Jefferson school. His illness dated back barely a week. Although his condition was regarded as serious it was not until shortly before the operation that he was considered in danger of dying. A complication of ailments resulted in his demise.
Name: MISS ROSE SKOLNIK
Submitted by: Eleanor B. McCleary, for B'Nai Moses Jewish Cemetery
Date Submitted: Thursday, December 26, 2002
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday July 19, 1957
Rites Conducted by Rabbi Taxon For Miss Skolnik---- Funeral services for Miss Rose Skolnik, 56, 608 East Fifth street, who died at Muscatine General Hospital at 2:45 a.m. today following a several months’ illness, were held this afternoon at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home. Rabbi J.I. Taxon, of the Tri-City Jewish Center, officiated at the rites. Burial was in the B’Nai Moses cemetery. The daughter of Max and Celia Glatstein Skolnik, Miss Skolnik was born Dec. 12, 1900, in Muscatine. The life-time resident of the city was a member of the Muscatine chapter of the Hadassah Society and the B’Nai Moses Sisterhood. Survivors include one brother, Sam M. Skolnik, two sisters, Anna and Edith Skolnik, and her father, Max Skolnik, all of Muscatine. She was preceded in death by her mother and one sister.
Name: MRS. GEORGE (ELMA) SLATTERY
Submitted by: Denise and Norma
Date Submitted: Sunday, February 26, 2006
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, March 2, 1982
MRS. GEORGE ( ELMA ) SLATTERY, 76, 1224 Smalley St., died Monday morning at her home following an extended illness. Services will be held Thursday at St. Mary's Church. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. The daughter of Fred and Julia Swank Hines, she was born Dec. 25, 1905, in Muscatine County. She was a life resident of the Muscatine area. Her marriage to George E. Slattery took place Aug. 22, 1927, in Muscatine. She was a member of St. Mary's Church and a life-time member of the Catholic Daughters of America. She was also a member of the Y Est Ladies and the Christian's Women's Club. Survivors include her husband; one son, William J. of Bettendorf; three daughters, Dorothy J. Slattery, Kathleen Vinyard and Carolyn Shelangoski, all of Muscatine; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Rev. Ransom Hines of Springfield, Illinois, and Ivan Hines of Rock Island; and one sister, Mrs. Flavel ( Ruby ) Stender of Muscatine. She was preceded in death by one brother.
Name: SARAH ELLA SLING
Submitted by: Pat and Gail
Date Submitted: June 10, 2011
Source of Obituary: "Muscatine Journal ”, Muscatine, IA Tuesday, Wednesday, March 3,1937
Mrs. Ella Sling Called in Death; Rites Thursday - Mrs. Ella Sling, 59, died at her home, 1210 Hershey avenue, at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday after a two months illness with a complication of ailments. She had been a resident of this community since 1902. Mrs. Sling was born in Kirksville, Mo., Aug. 3, 1877, the daughter of Hart and Ella Rhodes Sutter. Her marriage to Tony Sling took place Feb. 28, 1895. She was a member of the Baptist church and the Royal Neighbor lodge. Surviving are her husband and the following brothers and sisters; Mrs. Tina Smith of Muscatine, Mrs. Florence Schock of Quincy, Ill., Anna Gillis of Mundon, Ia., George Setter of Kirksville, Mo., Fred and William Setter of Quincy, Ill. The body is at the Fairbanks Home for Funerals, where it will remain for services at 2 p.m. Thursday, with the Rev. Vance H. Webster, of the First Baptist church, in charge. The body will be taken to Kirksville, Thursday afternoon and burial rites held there Friday morning. ----------Submitter's note: Maiden name should be spelled as Setters.
Name: TONY SLING
Submitted by: Denise & Norma for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: January 8, 2005
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, May 20, 1958
TONY SLING-------Tony Sling, 85, Called in Death; Rites Wednesday-------Rites will be held Wednesday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home for Tony Sling, 85, who died at 9:05 p.m. Monday at his home, 1414 Lincoln Boulevard, after a short illness. The Rev. Emmett Barnes, pastor of the Lincoln Boulevard Baptist church, will have charge. Interment will be at Memorial Park cemetery. The son of Alec and Sarah Sling, he was born Nov. 18, 1872, in Missouri. He was first married to Sarah Setter. His second marriage was to Lieuzetta Crone on Dec. 25, 1939, at Muscatine. He was a member of the IOOF lodge at Kirksville, Mo. Survivors include his second wife; two step-sons, Hugh W. and Otho E. Bennett, both of Muscatine; and four step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, one son, one daughter, three brothers and three sisters.
Name: KAREN ANN (HINTERMEISTER) (ARMSTRONG) SLOAN
Submitted by: Ed Hintermeister
Date Submitted: Friday, December 15, 2006
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, 1980
KAREN SLOAN----- Karen Ann Sloan, 42, 912 Iowa Ave., died Tuesday at University Hospitals, Iowa City. Services will be held Friday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established at the funeral home. Karen Sloan was born Feb. 19, 1937, in Muscatine, the daughter of H.O. and Rita E. St. Denis Hintermeister. She was a life resident of the Muscatine community. Her first marriage was to Richard Armstrong. She then married Larry Sloan on Sept. 16, 1977, in Muscatine. She was a member of the First Christian Church and had been employed as a secretary at the Muscatine County Extension office. Survivors include her husband; two sons, David Armstrong and Steven Sloan, both at home; one step-son, Darren Sloan of Texas; three daughters, Mrs. Craig (LeAnn) Sulzberger of Muscatine and Susan and Mary Armstrong, both at home; two step-daughters, Gina and Nichole Sloan, both of Texas; her parents of Muscatine; one brother, John Hintermeister of Muscatine; and two sisters, Mrs. Glenn (Gloria) Fryer of Bettendorf and Mrs. Wayne (Bette) Schneider of Muscatine.----Submitters' Note: It is believed that Steven Sloan is actually Steven Armstrong
Name: MRS. MARY B. (LEWIS) SMALLEY
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Thursday, July 17, 2003 12:07 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, November 26, 1945
Mrs. Smalley, 85,---- Goes In Death;-- Rites Wednesday ----------- Mrs. Mary B. Lewis Smalley, 85. died at 3 a.m., today at the home of her son, Allan G. Smalley, 812 West Second street, following an illness of six months with a complication of ailments. She was born in Muscatine on July 1, 1860, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Lewis, and had spent all her life here. Her marriage to George W. Smalley occurred on May 6, 1885, in Muscatine. Mrs. Smalley was a member of the First Congregation church. Surviving are four sons, Allan G. Smalley and Lewis A. Smalley, both of Muscatine, Ralph M. Smalley, East Oakland, Calif., and Walter L. Smalley, Davenport, one daughter, Mrs. Wesley George, Hammond, Ind.; one sister, Mrs. Kate Lewis Altig, Milwaukee, Wis.; six grandchildren. Her husband, two sons, one daughter, three brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. The body is at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral home where it will remain for services to be conducted Wednesday by the Rev. M. L. Van Wagenen, pastor of the First Congregational church. Interment will be in Greenwood cemetery.
Name: ROSINA BARBARA (HINTERMEISTER) SMALLEY
Submitted by: Ed Hintermeister
Date Submitted: Friday, December 15, 2006
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, July 12, 1930, Page 10
Obituary---- Mrs. Rosina Barbara Smalley.---- Mrs. Rosina Barbara Smalley, 76, a resident of Muscatine all her life, died at her home, 306 West Sixth street, at 4:25 Friday afternoon, following a long illness. Mrs. Smalley was born April 8, 1854, in Muscatine county, the daughter of Jacob and Rosa Dold Hintermeister. She was married to Arthur J. Smalley, Sept 14, 1874. He died Feb 7, 1899. She was a member of the First Presbyterian church. Surviving are one daughter, Sadie Smalley, and one son, Walter, both of Muscatine, and four grandchildren, Sada and Bernice Will, Ness City, Kas., and Marion Jeanette and Evelyn Jean Smalley of Muscatine. One daughter, Mrs. Carrie E. Will, died Feb. 17, 1920. Funeral services will be conducted at the Fairbanks Home for Funerals at 4:30 Sunday afternoon by the Rev. J.B. Rendall, pastor of the first Presbyterian church. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery. The body will remain at the Fairbanks chapel until services.----Note from Submitter: The address, 306 West Sixth street, is not certain. The address in the obituary was unclear.
Name: ADALINE F. (FISHER) SMITH
Submitted by: Al Harker, GG Nephew, Davenport, Iowa
Date Submitted: Saturday, June 1, 2002 1:21 PM
Source of Obituary: Newspaper Unknown, Wednesday, June 22, 1949
Widow of Former Button Firm Head Dies Here at 83----- MRS. ALALINE FLAVELLA SMITH, 83, widow of CHOCKLY C. SMITH, former Muscatine button manufacturer and pioneer grocer, and mother of MILO D. SMITH, well known Davenport Realtor, died in her home at 502 East Thirtieth street at 5;45 am today after a brief illness. Born Oct. 3 1865 in Muscatine, the daughter of the late CORNELIUS WALBURN FISHER and MARY BOWER FISHER, she was educated in the schools there. She was married to Chockley C. Smith in Muscatine July 11, 1932, when she and her husband moved to Davenport. He died in November, 1936. Mrs Smith was a member of Muscatine Congregational church and of Electa chapter, O.E.S.and Rose Croix chapter, White Shrine, both of Muscatine. Surviving are a daughter, MRS J.J. BOMKE, Muscatine; a son, MILO, Davepport ; four brothers, GEORGE, EDWIN and CHARLES all of Muscatine and HARRY L. Fisher . Walnut Ridge, Ark...and two grand children MILO D. , GARRY L., both of Davenport. The body was removed to Hill and Fredricks mortuary, where services will be held Thursday, The body will the be sent to Muscatine to the Fairbanks buneral home for services Friday. Buriaal will be in Greenwood cemetery, Muscatine.---- Additional information;----- daughter EDNA GRACE SMITH married JOHN BOMKE D.D.S.--- son MILO DESYLVIA SMITH marred BEULAH FINCK--- sisters; SARAH [JOHN HAIN], LEAH [JAMES DENHAM], MARY [CARL LORENZ], EMMA [ALFRED HARKER], FANNIE [DENNIS STAPLETON]--- brothers; CORNELIUS, JOHN, FRANKLIN.
Name: A. E. SMITH
Submitted by: Norma Rogers for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: July 30, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, February 13, 1911, page 4
A. E. SMITH---- DEATH SUMMONS FAIRPORT MAN----- After a six months' illness of gangrene, A. E. Smith passed away atBellvue hospital,Sunday at 12 o'clock noon, at which place he was confined for three weeks. The man was born and raised in Fairport.
Name: BERTHA LYONS SMITH
Submitted by: Webmaster for Sally O
Date Submitted: July 10, 2000 12:36 AM
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL AND NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, December 1, 1947, page 2
Death Summons Mrs. Smith, 49; Rites Indefinite-----Mrs. Bertha Lyons Smith, 49, lifelong resident of Muscatine, died at 3:40 a.m. today at Hershey hospital following an illness of 10 days. Her home was on East Front street, route No. 3. She was born in Muscatine on Feb. 5, 1898, the daughter of Albert and Minnie Rittenhouse Lyons, and was married to George L. Smith, on Nov. 10, 1925, at Mt. Rose, Mo. Mrs. Smith was a member of the First Methodist church and had been employed by the H.J. Heinz Co., here. Surviving are her husband; one son, Russell L. Smith, of the United States army, stationed at Gulfport, Miss., five daughters, Mrs. Robert Hill, Mt. Pleasant, and Dorothy, Laura, Carolyn and Bonnie Smith, all at home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lyons, Muscatine. Preceded her in death was a son in infancy. The body is at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral home. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Name: BETTY J. SMITH
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Saturday, September 25, 2004 10:42 AM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Saturday, September 25, 2004, page 5A
Betty Smith---- MUSCATINE, Iowa - Betty J. Smith, 81, of Muscatine, died Thursday, Sept. 23, 2004, at Unity Hospital. Funeral services Monday, Sept. 27, 2004, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. The Rev. Pam Saturnia will officiate. Casket bearers will be Scott Berlin, David Petersen, Bob Rada, Doug Howell, Denny Terry and Bob Webb. Honorary bearers will be Jim Fahy, Joseph Petersen Sr. and Dr. Lawrence Gatzke. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery. Betty was born Aug. 21, 1923, in Muscatine, the daughter of Harold and Beatrice Flood Essex. She first married Thomas P. Bruner on April 2, 1948, He died in 1957. She later married Howard Smith in 1962. He died in 1988. Survivors include four daughters, Dixie Fahy and husband Dennis, of Muscatine, Mary Berlin and husband Mike, of Muscatine, Cindy Putnam and husband Don, of Golden, Colo., Stephanie Pearson and husband Joe, of Homer Glen, Ill.; 10 grandchildren, Melissa Bieri, Mindy Golien, Scott Petersen, Scott Berlin, Greg Diemer, Jeff Diemer, Marika Putnam, Betsy Pearson, Alissa Pearson and Carly Pearson; and five great-grandchildren, Katie Golien, Dakota Petersen, Jacob Petersen, Gage Diemer and Seth Diemer. Betty was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Hazel Jaynes and Vivian Bloomer.
Name: CHARLES EDWARD SMITH
Submitted by: Norma Rogers for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: October 2, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, March 31, 1911, page 4
CHARLES EDWARD SMITH----- SIX WEEKS-OLD CHILD SUCCUMBS ------------ SON OF MR. AND MRS.SMITH DIES THIS MORNING ------------ Babe Had Been Ill But Three Days When Death Overtakes It--- Funeral Tomorrow ------------ Charles Edward, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Smith, 1405 Lincoln Boulevard, died this morning shortly after 2 o'clock. The child was barely six weeks old, having been born in February. Until three days ago the infant was in apparently the best of health and gave every promise of gaining strength. On Tuesday a high fever set in and this, combined with severe pains in the stomach wasted the little one to such an extent that it succumbed this morning. The funeral will be held from the residence at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. The services will be conducted by the Rev.Edward Stodghill, pastor of the Park Avenue Methodist Episcopal church. Interment will take place in Greenwood cemetery.
Name: CHARLES F. SMITH
Submitted by: Charlene Hixon
Date Submitted: April 08, 2000 2:30 PM
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE WEEKLY JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, May 18, 1888
Nichols, May 16, 1888.--This community was never more shocked than when the sad news came of the death of Charles F. Smith, at Fountain, Colorado. The sad accident was caused by a powder explosion. He was well known here and highly respected by all. He leaves a wife, two children, father, mother, two sisters and a brother to mourn his loss. The community sympathizes with the relatives in their sad bereavement.
Name: CHOCKLY COLLINS SMITH
Submitted by: Al Harker, 1st cousin, twice removed by marriage, Davenport, Iowa
Date Submitted: Saturday, June 2, 2002 1:44 PM
Source of Obituary: Newspaper Unknown
Former Muscatine Button Maker Dies At Davenport---- CHOCKLY COLLINS SMITH, 73, former Muscatine grocer and later a button manufacturer in the firm of Smith & Richards in Muscatine died at his home, 502 East 13th St. Davenport, at 1:45 pm Friday after a short illness. He was the son of the late HENRY G. and SARAH J. SMITH. He was born in Muscatiine county Feb 19, 1863, and received his education three. He married ADELINE F, FISHER in Muscatine July 11, 1883. For many years he conducted a grocery store at 114 West Second street, Muscatine, retiring in 1902, when he entered the button manufacturing business. He retired from the button business six years ago when he moved to Davenport, Friends knew him as a man who was always considerate and kind to others. He was a member of the First Congressional church, of Muscatine, of Iowa Lodge No. 2. A.F. &A.M., the DeMolay consistory, of Clinton, and Kaaba Temple in Davenport. Surviving are his wife, a son , MILO D. SMITH. of Davenport; a daughter, MRS. (Edna Grace) J.J. BOMKE, of Muscatine. and three brothers, HORTON of Muscatine, CLARK, of Nampa Idaho, and CHARLES N., of Dunning, Neb. The body was taken to Hill & Frederick mortuary where it will remain until Monday when it will be taken to Fairbanks funeral home in Muscatine. Funeral services will be held from the Fairbanks chapel Monday. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery in Muscatine.
Name: CLARENCE DANIEL SMITH
Submitted by: Webmaster
Dated Submitted: Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, April 2, 1956, page 5
Clarence Smith Of West Liberty Called in Death---- West Liberty----Clarence Daniel Smith, 76, died at 7:50 a.m. Sunday at his home, 209 South Columbus street, following a heart attack. The son of William and Sarah Smith, he was born Jan. 12, 1880, at West Liberty, and had lived here his entire life. He was preceded in death, by his first wife, Ella, and on March 15, 1922, married Preeda Baker. Mr. Smith was a member of the Presbyterian church. He was a retired farmer. Surviving are his wife; a daughter by his first marriage, Mrs. Marie Lyon, Winotchee, Wash., and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife; two brothers, Frank and George Smith, and a sister. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at the Snider Funeral home with the Rev. Denley Canfield, pastor of the Presbyterian church officiating. Burial will be in Oakridge cemetery.-------"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Thursday, April 5, 1956, page 10------Smith Rites Held At West Liberty----- West Liberty------Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon for Clarence Smith, 76, who died Sunday at his home. Rev. Denley Canfield was in charge of the service with Mrs. Geneva Campbell at the organ. Pallbearers were Bill Chelf, Paul Nevins, Dick Peters, Henry Melick, Charles Mackey and Clifford Schooley. Interment was in Oakridge cemetery.
Name: MRS. CLARENCE SMITH
Submitted by: Webmaster
Dated Submitted: Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, March 13, 1915, page 5
WEST LIBERTY BRIDE IS CALLED BY DEATH--------YOUNG WOMAN SUCCUMBS AT AGE OF 23 YEARS.----- West Liberty, Ia., March 13.----Two West Liberty homes are saddened today by the presence of death, in each case the death being an unusually sad one. Mrs. Clarence Smith, a bride of but four months, is dead at her home here at the age of 23 years. She was born near Centerdale and came with her parents to West Liberty three years ago. Last November she was married to Clarence Smith. Besides her parents and her husband she is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Carl Schooley and Mrs. Herbert Harold. The funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Methodist Episcopal church and will be conducted by Rev. C. V. Allison, pastor of the Christian church, who married Mr. and Mrs. Smith, and by the Methodist pastor, Rev. Mr. Stafford.
Name: EARL C. SMITH
Submitted by: Keith Street, assisted by Phyllis Hazen (of no relation)
Dated Submitted: February 21, 2010
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, April 8, 1939, page 1
Earl C. Smith, 61, a resident of Muscatine the past 15 years, died suddenly in his sleep at his home 216 Clinton Street, early today. His body was discovered in bed this morning. --- Mr. Smith was born in Cedar County, May 18, 1877, and married Cleo B. Doty in Muscatine County, December 28, 1897. His wife preceded him in death. Surviving are four children, Mrs. Clyde Minder, Mrs. George Kruse and Verle Smith, all of Muscatine, and Mrs. Russell Gast, of Grandview; three grandchildren and a sister Mrs. J. Dora, of Muscatine. --- Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 1:30 p.m. from the Hoffman Funeral Church. The body will remain at the funeral home until final rites are held.
Name: ELLA MAY SMITH
Submitted by: Roberta Bear
Date Submitted: Monday, February 5, 2007
Source of Obituary: "The Billings Gazette", Billings, Montana, Sunday, January 1, 1950, pg.2
Funeral services for MRS. ELLA MAY SMITH, 82, are planned for Tuesday in Smith's chapel. The Rev. A.C. Caton, pastor of First Methodist church, will officiate. Burial will be in Mountview cemetery. Mrs. Smith, died Friday in a Billings hospital. She had made her home with her sons, Paul S. Smith, in the Lockwood community about one mile east of Billings, where she moved from a former residence at 406 South Thirty-second street. She was born Feb. 20, 1867, at Muscatine, Iowa, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Bretz and was married to Stephen Smith at Muscatine July 26, 1892. The couple established a farm at Broadview in 1915 and in 1920 moved to Billings. Mr. Smith died May 26, 1946. Surviving besides the son, are a daughter, Mrs. Roy Benham of 518 Broadview avenue, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.----Submitters' Note: Ella May Bretz was the daughter of Levi S. Bretz and Elizabeth Ann Ruppert of Muscatine.
Name: GARY W. SMITH
Submitted by: Al Harker
Date Submitted: Friday, May 6, 2005 10:00 AM
Source of Obituary: "Quad-City Times", Davenport, Iowa, May 3, 2005
Gary W. Smith------ 1946 - 2005----- Gary W. Smith, 59, Muscatine, Iowa, died April 30, 2005. Services held Wednesday at Fippinger Funeral Home, Aledo, Ill. He is survived by his wife, Mary; son, Patrick, Mountain Home, Idaho; mother, Helen Smith, Muscatine; and six siblings, including Joyce Melvin, Moline, Donna Brislawn, Muscatine, and William, New Boston, Ill.
Name: GEORGE E. SMITH
Submitted by: Webmaster for Julie
Dated Submitted: June 08, 2001
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, July 30, 1937, front page
STROKE FATAL TO GEORGE SMITH at FAIRPORT HOME----George E. Smith of Fairport, who has resided in that community for the past 14 years, died at his home at 4:15 p.m. Thursday after a two days illness following a stroke. Previous to moving to Fairport he had resided in Rock Island for 20 years. He was employed as a light tender for U. S. engineers. Mr. Smith was born in Wheeling, W. Va., December 31, 1868, the son of Joseph E. and Roxana McCombs Smith. He married Edith R. Dawson of Muscatine February 12 of this year. Surviving are his wife and the following children, Homer L. Smith of Milan; Edgar E. Smith of Cambridge, Mass., Joseph E. Smith of Florence, N. J., Mrs. Thelma Christiansen of Conesville, Mrs. Georgia Geiger at home; two step-sons, Lysle L. Dawson of Burlington, Bruce K. Dawson of Rome, N. Y., a sister, Mrs. Sid Stafford of Ohio; two half-sisters, Mrs. Bessie Lohr of Wheeling, W. Va., Miss Daisy Smith of Florida and one half-brother, Carl Smith of Columbus, Ohio. His father, Joseph E. Smith, died at Wheeling at the age of 96 years just two months ago. The body is at the Fairbanks Home for Funerals and rites will be held there Sunday. Burial will be in the Fairport cemetery.
Name: GEORGE L. SMITH
Submitted by: Webmaster for Sally O
Date Submitted: July 10, 2000 12:47 AM
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL AND NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, January 23, 1950, page 7
George L. Smith, Services To Be Held Tuesday----Funeral services for George Lee Smith, 43, who met accidental death in a train accident here at 1:45 a.m. Saturday, will be conducted Tuesday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral home where the body is remaining. Dr. Claude Cooper of the First Methodist Church will be in charge with burial in Greenwood cemetery. The son of Dillard and Laura Howerington Smith, he was born Dec. 26, 1906 in Mexico, Mo., and had resided here for the past 25 years. He married Bertha Lyons in November, 1925. Mr. Smith was a member of the Eagles lodge. Surviving are one son, Russel L. Smith, with the U.S. Army at San Antonio, Tex.; five daughters, Mrs. Robert Hill of Mt. Pleasant; Dorothy Smith of Burlington; Laura Smith of Mt. Pleasant; Carolyn Smith of Quincy, Ill; Bonnie Smith of Hannibal, Mo.; two brothers, Fred Dixon of Hannibal, Mo., and William Luke Dixon of Muscatine; three sisters, Mrs. Harold Aery of Jacksonville, Ill., Mrs. Herschel Stonbaugh of Hannibal, Mo., and Mrs. Samuel Lee of Cypress, Calif., and his mother, Mrs. Laura Barr, of Hannibal, Mo. Two grandchildren Kathleen Rose Hill of Mt. Pleasant and Russel Smith, Jr. of San Antonio, Tex., also survive. His father, his wife, nine brothers and sisters preceded him in death.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Local Man Hit, Killed By Freight---The badly mutilated body of a man identified as George Lee Smith, 43, of route 3, was found along the Rock Island Lines right-of-way just east of Cypress street about 8:15 a.m. today The man had apparently been walking along the right-of-way when he was struck by a west bound freight train. His home on route 3 is about three-quarters of a mile east of where the body was discovered. Members of the crew of freight train No. 93 saw the body along the tracks shortly after 8 a.m. today and they waved a signal to Jake Schell, who lives near Smith. He walked up the tracks and found the body, notifying police. The man had apparently been struck about 35 or 40 feet east of where the body came to rest, it was indicated by marks along the tracks. He suffered a crushed skull, numerous lacerations and the fracture of arm and leg bones. his wrist watch had stopped at 1:45. Schell said the man's wife had died about a year ago and that since then he had lived alone. Police and Coronor C.P. Phillips, were attempting to get in touch with children of the accident victim this morning. One son is believed to be in the army and a married daughter said to reside at Mt. Pleasant. The body was taken to the George M. Wittich Funeral Home. First identification was made by papers in the man's billfold which showed a receipt from the Fraternal Order of Eagles for 1949 and other papers. His birth date was shown as Dec 28, 1906.
Name: JOHN SMITH
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: September 9, 2000
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, May 5, 1965, page 12
John Smith, 81, died today at Riverview Heights nursing home after an extended illness. A lifelong resident of Muscatine, Mr. Smith was last employed at the Tanglefoot Trail Ride at Bettendorf. He was born Feb. 24, 1884, in Muscatine county, the son of John C. and Elizabeth Krug Smith. He is survived by nieces and nephews. The body is at the Ralph J. Wittich funeral home. Services will be conducted Friday at the funeral home, by Rev. David Condreav. Interment will be at Greenwood cemetery.
Name: KERMIT H. SMITH
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: May 14, 2003
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, March 12, 1990, page 4A
Kermit Smith--- MOSCOW-----Kermit H. Smith, 71, died Saturday at University Hospitals, Iowa City. Services are Wednesday at the Lacock Funeral Home in Wilton. The Rev. Paul Pennington will officiate. Kathy Luethye will be organist and Michael Burns, vocalist. Pallbearers will be Paul, Robert, James and Roger Grunder, Donald Fick and Thomas Snider. Burial will be at the Klein Cemetery. A memorial has been established. Mr. Smith was born July 17, 1918 in Muscatine County, a son of James and Margaret Hoskins Smith. He was a World War II veteran having served in the European, African and Middle East theaters for 3 1/2 years. He was a member of the Moscow United Methodist Church. He had worked as a carpenter for 45 years and was employed by Harold "Bill" Grunder & Sons of Wilton. He was a conservation enthusiast and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Melvin (Virginia) Fick and Mrs. Harold (Charlotte) Grunder, both of Wilton and Mrs. Hib (Janet) Snider, of Moscow; and nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother.
Name: MARILYN LUCILE SMITH
Submitted by: Lynn McCleary (of no relation)
Dated Submitted: March 4, 2011
Source of Obituary: "Muscatine Journal & News Tribune", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, March 30, 1934 pg 2
Last rites forMarilyn Lucile Smith, infant daughter of Merle and Lucile Baars Smith who died at 305 First avenue Thursday afternoon, will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Fairbanks Home for Funerals by the Rev. F. C. Scott, pastor of the United Brethren church. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery. The body will remain at the Fairbans chapel until services. Flower attendants will be Deloris Smith, Helen Baars, Madeline Berg and Bernice Goddard.
Name: MEARL OSCAR SMITH
Submitted by: Lynn McCleary (of no relation)
Dated Submitted: March 4, 2011
Source of Obituary: "Muscatine Journal & News Tribune", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, November 19, 1934
Funeral services for Mearl Oscar Smith three-day-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Mearl Smith, 305 First avenue, were conducted at 4 p.m. today at the Fairbanks Home for Funerals by the Rev. F.C. Schott, pastor of the United Brethren church. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery. --- The baby was born Friday and died at 4 p.m. Sunday. The mother was formerly Miss Lucille Boars [Baars]. A sister of the child, Marilyn, died on April 5 of this year. --- Surviving are the parents and prgandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Boars and Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Smith.
Name: RUTH SMITH
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Saturday, January 8, 2005
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, December 28, 2004, page 5A
Ruth Smith----- EDINA, Minn. -- Ruth Smith, 73, Edina, died Friday, Dec. 24, 2004. Memorial services will be held this coming spring in Allene, Ark. She was a 30-year resident of Muscatine. She was a teacher at Grant School for many years and an active member of Wesley United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Dan of Edina; two sons, Dan of Edina and Jim of Houston, Texas; three grandchildren; and four brothers and sisters. She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers and sisters. -----Submitters' Note: I'm no relation
Name: SARAH JANE HUNT-SMITH
Submitted by: Norma Rogers for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: September 14, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, June 28, 1911, page 2
SARAH JANE HUNT-SMITH----- AGED WOMAN DIES AT HOME OF SON ------------ MRS. SARAH HUNT-SMITH PASSED AWAY LAST NIGHT ------------ No Funeral Arrangements Have Been Made As Yet---Four Children Survive Her ------------ Mrs. Sarah Jane Hunt-Smith passed away last evening at the home of her son, Horton Smith, on the Iowa City road. For some time she had been failing in health and because of her advanced age her death was expected. She reached the age of 81 years, having been born in New York on September 12, 1829. Religiously she was a devout member of the First Methodist church and her life was in accord with the tenets of that church. She was the daughter of Isaac Hunt and Sophia Arnold. Her husband preceded her in death several years ago. She is survived by four sons---Chockley Smith of Muscatine; C. N. Clark Smith, of Dunning, Neb.; Clark Smith of Mount Vernon, Illinois, and Horton Smith, of Muscatine. The funeral arrangements have not yet been made, but will be announced later.
Name: VIRGIL WAYNE SMITH
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Friday, January 7, 2005
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, December 15, 2004, page 5A
Virgil Smith---- MUSCATINE, Iowa - Virgil Wayne Smith, 86, Muscatine, died Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2004, at Riverbend Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The Rev. James Trosen will officiate the services. Burial will be at the Island Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion Combined Squad. Mr. Smith was born June 25, 1918, in rural Nichols, the son of Everd Michael and Rosa Emma French Smith. He married Louise Lichtenwald Adams in Iowa City. She preceded him in death in 1991. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He retired as a supply clerk for Tri-County Plumbing and Electrical Supply. Survivors include a sister, Marjorie Hurlbut and husband Gayle of Muscatine; a stepson, Michael Adams and wife Gailene of Muscatine; three stepgrandchildren Ellis Adams, Andrew Adams and Melissa Cubbage, all of Muscatine; many nieces and nephews, including special nephew, Steve Smith; and two sisters-in-law, Wilma Smith and Marian Smith. He was preceded in death by his wife; two brothers, Orville and Lester; and a stepgreat-granddaughter, Brittany Knox in 1999. -----Submitters' Note: I'm no relation
Name: KATIE R. SNELL
Submitted by a Volunteer
Date Submitted: July 18, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, March 25, 1954, page 6
Columbus Junction--Funeral services for Mrs. Katie R. Snell, 84, who died Tuesday at the home of her son, Elbert Snell, at Winfield, were held today at the Barton Funeral Home at Winfield. The Rev. James Sloan of Monroe officiated. Burial was in the Winfield, Scott township, cemetery. Mrs. Snell had been at the Restopia nursing home in Columbus Junction until recently, when she was taken to the son's home at Winfield. Her death terminated an extended illness. Katie Rebecca Bechler was born April 1, 1869, on a farm at Swedesburg, the daughter of the Rev. Christian and Barbara Conrad Bechler. She was married to Austin Henry Snell at Stuttgart, Ark., Dec. 14, 1899. The family had moved to Stuttgart when she was 16. Mr. and Mrs. Snell moved to a farm in Henry county and spent most of their married life in the Winfield vicinity. Her husband died several years ago. Mrs. Snell was a member of the Mennonite church. Surviving are two sons, Elbert of Winfield and Floyd of Santa Ana, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Areta Schmidt of Muscatine and Mrs. Gladys Mueller of Rock Island; a sister, Mrs. Anna Zimmerman, Manhattan, Kans.; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, William; five brothers, three sisters and a great grandson.
Name: MRS. LOVELLA RUTH SNELL
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Tuesday, September 21, 2004 9:56 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Wednesday, February 17, 1954, page 6
Mrs. Snell, 80 Taken by Death; Rites Saturday ---------- Mrs. Lovella Ruth Snell, 80, died this morning at the Haven of Rest Nursing Home, 510 East Sixth Street, following an extended illness. The body was removed to the Riley Funeral Home, where services are planned Saturday afternoon, the time to be set later. Mrs. Snell was born Dec. 4, 1873, in Drury Township, Ill., the daughter of John A. and Sarah C. Steckman. She had been a resident of Muscatine for the past 10 years. She was first married to George W. Richards in 1892. Her second marriage was to George Snell in 1929. Survivors include two sons, Paul S. Richards of Warrens, Wis., and Harlan Richards of Sandy, Ore., one daughter, Elva M. Marrow of Mather, Wis., and 14 grandchildren. Both husbands and one son, Berti Richards, preceded her in death.
Name: MILDRED LEONA SNELL
Submitted by a Volunteer
Date Submitted: July 18, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, May 4, 1931, page 7
Funeral services for Mrs. Mildred Leona Snell will be conducted at the Island Methodist Episcopal church at 3 o'clock this afternoon. Burial will be in the Island cemetery. Mrs. Snell, 28, died at Hershey hospital Saturday afternoon following an illness with flu and pneumonia. She was born in Davenport, July 19, 1902, the daughter of Thomas and Stella Sprague Mulligan. She was married Sept. 30, 1921 to Luthas Snell at Greenwood, Miss. Surviving are her husband; five children, Kathleen 8; Betty Jean 6; Eva May 4; Richard 2; Doris Maxine, three months; one brother, Thomas Mulligan, Wallace, Idaho; two half-brothers, John of Peoria and Frank Mulligan of Moline. The body was taken to the Fairbanks Home for Funerals but was removed to the home at Fruitland Sunday.
Name: JOE SNIDER
Submitted by a Volunteer
Date Submitted: July 18, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, March 22, 1955
Joe Snider, 69 year old retired Fairport resident, was found dead shortly before noon, today near his home on the banks of the Mississippi river. Relatives said he had gone to the river bank to bail out a boat. It was indicated that he had died of a heart attack. He is survived by his wife, and two daughters; Mrs. Clara Brewer and Mrs. Florence Carter, both of Fairport. His body was taken to the Fairbanks Home for Funerals. Dr. L. H. Odell, Muscatine county coroner, who was notified when the body was found by Mrs. Snider, escaped without severe injuries when he was involved in a mishap at the foot of Wyoming hill on highway No. 61 on his way to Fairport to conduct an investigation. His car and one driven by George Creamer, collided, with Dr. Odell's car going into a ditch at the north side of the road. Dr. Odell picked up a ride with a passing motorist. The right side of his Oldsmobile car was damaged as was the front end of a Chevrolet car driven by Creamer.
--------- THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, March 25, 1955, page 7
Funeral services for Joe Snider, retired Fairport resident who died Tuesday were conducted at the Fairbanks chapel today by the Rev. Leighland Johnson of Ziegler Memorial Lutheran church of New Era. Mrs. Eva Kramer was organist at the service. Flower attendants were Mrs. Harold Buster and Mrs. Cecil Meeke. Pallbearers were Charles Walter and Ted Ricketts, Davis Buchele, Fred Schroeder and Cecil Meeke. Burial was at the Illinios City cemetery.
Name: BURTON F. SNYDER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Saturday, February 9, 2002 6:43 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, November 4, 1960
Burton F. Snyder----- Burton F. Snyder, 73, of 1028 Sycamore street, a former Muscatine county auditor, died at 4:15 a.m. today at Muscatine General Hospital after an illness of one week. He was born Aug. 9, 1887 in Muscatine county, a of John and Phoebe Griffin Snyder and had been a resident of Muscatine for 33 years. He had been a accountant at Grain Processing Corp. the past 17 years. Mr. Snyder married Lulu Van Horn Nov. 24, 1910 at Wapello. He was a member of the Masonic lodge at Letts and Kaaba Shrine at Davenport. Mr. Snyder served as Muscatine County Auditor in 1937 and 1938. Surviving are two sons, Van B. Snyder of Muscatine, and Alton D. Snyder, of San Diego Calif., a daughter, Mrs. John F. Kinnermann of Arlington, Va., and one brother, Chester C. Snyder of Muscatine, along with seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife and two brothers. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home. Burial will be at Letts.
Name: HAROLD SNYDER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Saturday, February 9, 2002 6:43 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, July, 1982
Harold Snyder---- Harold Snyder, 73, formerly of Rt. 5, died Wednesday afternoon at the Muscatine Care Center following an extended illness. Services will be held Friday at the Riley Funeral Home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. The son of Leo and Ella Coder Snyder, he was born Dec. 27, 1908, in Muscatine. He was a life resident of this area. His marriage to Marie Askam took place Nov. 21, 1936, in Eldon. He was a life member of the Loyal Order of Moose. Mr. Snyder was a lifelong Fruitland Township farmer. Survivors include one son of Muscatine; four grandchildren; one great grandson; and one stepbrother Virgil Fuhlman of Letts. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1975, one half brother and a half sister.
Name: MRS. HAROLD SNYDER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Saturday, February 9, 2002 6:43 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, June, 1975
Mrs. Harold Snyder----- Mrs. Harold Snyder, 59, Rt. 5, died at 9:50 p.m. Tuesday at Muscatine General hospital after an extended illness. Services will be held Thursday at the Riley funeral home. Burial will be at Memorial Park cemetery. The former Marie Askam was born March 12, 1916 in Muscatine county, the daughter of Clark and Irma (Finley) Askam, and was a life resident here. She was married Nov. 21, 1936, at Eldon, Ia., to Harold Snyder. Mrs. Snyder is survived by her husband, one son Sam H. Snyder, Muscatine; five brothers Herbert, Walter, Leo, Clark Jr., and Lester Askam all of Muscatine; four sisters, Mrs. Marlin (Dorthy) Heston, Muscatine, Mrs. Wayne (Florence) Thurston, Wilton, Mrs. Harold (Betty) Birkhofer, Muscatine, and Mrs. Lawrence (Wilma) Fiagle, and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters.----- Addition information----she died June 10, 1975
Name: LEO E. SNYDER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Sunday, December 12, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, March, 1968
LEO. E. SNYDER---- Leo E. Snyder 85, of Route 3, Muscatine, died this morning at 8:15 at Muscatine General hospital following an 11 year illness. Born June 17, 1882 in Cedar Township, Mr. Snyder was the son of Samuel and Sarah Jones Snyder. He lived in Muscatine County most of his life. Mr. Snyder married Ella Coder at Muscatine in 1904, she died in 1910. He Stella Fuhlman at Muscatine in 1914 and she survives him. He was a retired millwright and had been employed with the H. J. Heinz Co. and Grain Processing Co. Survivors in addition to his wife include three sons; Harold Snyder, Route 5, Muscatine; LaVerne Snyder, Burlington, and Virgil Fuhlman, Route 1, Letts. There are two daughters, Mrs. Forrest (Ethel) Townsley, Route 1, Letts; and Mrs. Jack (Doris) Glisman, Detroit, Mich. There are 16 grandchildren and 45 great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death in addition to his first wife were a daughter, one brother and one sister. Funeral services will be held Friday at the Riley Funeral home. The Rev. Ralph L. Fisher will officiate. Burial will be at the Oakgrove cemetery.------ Submitters' Note: he died March 6, 1968, I had they were married Oct. 28, 1902.
Name: MRS.LEO SNYDER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Friday, January 25, 2002 4:05 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, April 12, 1911, page 10
DEATH OF CEDAR TOWNSHIP WOMAN ------------------ MRS. LEO SNYDER, WIFE OF WELL KNOWN FARMER, DIES. -------------------- Was Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Coder, of Near Cranston, and Leaves Three Small Children. -------------------- At the old Snyder homestead in Cedar township Tuesday afternoon occurred the death of Mrs. Leo Snyder, the wife of one of Muscatine county's best known farmers. Her death was of a rather sudden nature, being entirely unexpected by her host of friends in both Muscatine and Louisa counties. The funeral serviles(must be spelt wrong) over her remains were held this afternoon at two o'clock with the Rev. Robert Boyce, pastor of the Oak Grove Christian church, in charge. ---------------Three Small Children Mourn---------------- Mrs. Snyder was formerly Miss Ella Coder, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Coder of near Cranston, and at the time of her death was about twenty-nine years of age; She was united in marriage a period of about eight years ago, preceding which she taught for a number of years in the schools of Cedar township, Muscatine county, and Concord township, Louisa county. She was a charter member of the Oak Grove Christian church and since becoming a member was an earnest worker in the church. Besides her husband she leaves to mourn her passing away, three small children, Hazel aged six years; Harold, aged two years, and a three weeks' old babe. Other relatives are two brothers, C, M. Coder, of Cranston, and W. H. Coder of Ottumwa, and three sisters, Mrs. Nettie Meeker, of near Cranston; Mrs. Roy Welch, of near Columbus Junction, and Mrs. Lillie Hackett, of near Letts.----------- Note from June Welsch: She graduated from Letts High School in 1899. The Roy Welch is my husband grandmother and the her name was Hattie Rowena "Roie" Welsch but often was spelt Welch.
Name: MRS. LULU M. SNYDER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Saturday, February 9, 2002 6:43 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, February, 1957
Mrs. Snyder, 72, Funeral Rites Set for Friday----- Funeral services will be conducted Friday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home for Mrs. Lulu M. Snyder, 72, of 407 West Fourth street, who died at 2:45 p.m. Wednesday at Muscatine General hospital after a three months' illness. The Rev. J. Arthur Eveland of the First Evangelical United Brethren church will officiate. Burial will be in the Letts cemetery. A daughter of Launy and Allie Coder Van Horn, she was born March 4, 1884, at Letts. She had resided here the past 30 years. Her marriage to Burton F. Snyder took place Nov. 24, 1910 at Wapello. She was a charter member of the Letts chapter. Order of Eastern Star, and the Letts Methodist church. Surviving are her husband; two sons, Van B. Snyder of Marshalltown and Alton D. Snyder of Glendale Calif., one daughter Mrs. John F. Kinneman of Arlington Va.; and seven granddaughters. She was preceded in death by one brother.---- Note from June Welsch@machlink.com----she died Feb. 20, 1957
Name: MARGARET DARLENE SNYDER
Submitted by a Volunteer
Date Submitted: July 18, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, December 10, 1931, front page
Death Summons Snyder Child---Margaret Darlene Snyder, infant daughter of Samuel and Minnie Hathaway Snyder, died at the family home 1301 Oregon street Wednesday night. The body is at the Fairbanks Funeral home from where funeral rites will be held Friday afternoon. The Rev. W. H. Slack of the Musserville Methodist Episcopal church will be in charge. The body will be taken to Illinois for burial. Besides the parents, a brother, Richard, and two grandmothers, Elsie Snyder of Muscatine and Mrs. Sarath Hathaway of Edgington, Ill., survive. The child was born here Aug. 16, 1931.
Name: SAMUEL H. SNYDER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Saturday, February 9, 2002 6:43 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, May 30, 1985
Samuel H. Snyder---- Samuel H. Snyder, 46, Route 8, Box 23, died early this morning at the Muscatine Care Center, following an extended illness. Services will be Saturday at the Riley Funeral Home. The Rev. Jay Tuner will officiate. Pallbearers will be Jeff Snyder, Randy Shouse, John Figg, Jerry Millage, Jay Snyder, Larry Snyder, Jack Burns and Bob Miller. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Snyder was born April 28, 1939, at Muscatine, a son of Harold J. and Marie L. Askam Snyder. He was a life resident here. He married Nancy K. Figg, Oct. 4, 1958, at Muscatine. He was a member of the Island United Methodist Church, Elks, Loyal Order of Moose, the Iowa Association of Vegetable Growers, the 700 Club,, bowling club and was past president of the Muscatine Men's Bowling Association. He had been a farmer. He is survived by his wife; two sons, Jeff Snyder, Muscatine; and Jay Snyder at home; two daughters, Mr. Randal (Julie) Shouse, Muscatine; and Jill Snyder, at home; and two grandsons. His parents preceded him in death.
Name: VAN B. SNYDER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Saturday, February 9, 2002 6:43 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, October 1, 1985
Van B. Snyder----- Van B. Snyder, 72, 1004 Sycamore St., died Monday morning at Muscatine General Hospital. The body has been donated to the University of Iowa Medical School. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Mr. Snyder was born Oct. 18, 1912, at Letts, a son Burton Faye and Lulu Van Horn Snyder. He was a life resident of this area. He was a member of the Elks Lodge and was a World War II veteran. He was employed at Stanley's in the accounting tax law department until his retirement in 1976. Survivors include a daughter, Christina S. Rubenbauer, Marshalltown; one sister, Alice Kinnemann, Arlington, Va.; two grandchildren and one great grandchild. Arrangements are under the direction of the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home.
Name: HENRY SOEHL
Submitted by: June Welsch (of no relation)
Date Submitted: August 31, 2009
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, January 14, 1938
Henry Soehl, age 94, died Thursday at the Lutheran home on the Burlington road, where he had been an inmate for the past 13 years. He had been ill three days with complications due to his advanced age. Mr. Soehl was born Dec. 10, 1843, at Amdsorf, Hanover, Germany, the son of Dettleff and Adelheid Hank Soehl. and came to this country 71 years ago. --- The body is at the George M. Wittich Funeral home, and will remain there until Saturday, when it will be taken to the Lutheran homes chapel for services at 2 p. m. on that day. The Rev. William Klein, superintendent of the homes, will be in charge. Burial will be in the Lutheran Homes cemetery.
Name: LEROY SOLBRING
Submitted by: Norma Rogers for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: September 19, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, August 12, 1911, page 4
LEROY SOLBRING---- INJURIES FATAL TO FARMER LAD ------------ The injuries sustained on Thursday by Leroy Solbring, who was impaled on the handle of a hayfork while working at the farm of W. H. Camehl, in Sweetland township, proved fatal, the young fellow who was until recently an inmate of the Orphan's Home at Davenport, passing away at Hershey hospital at 2 o'clock this morning. The injuries received by the boy were found to be more serious than what was at first supposed, and it was realized yesterday that the chances of recovery were very remote. The lad sustained the fatal injury when, after pitching some hay into the loft of the Camehl barn, he threw the fork to the floor and then leaped down. The teeth of the instrument stuck in the wood floor below and as the youth descended he struck the staff, which deeply penetrated his body. The lad is an orphan and the authorities of the Davenport home will take charge of the body, which will likely be sent to Davenport this evening.
Name: ARTHUR (TUBB) SOLOMON
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Sunday, December 12, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, May, 1980
ARTHUR SOLOMON----- FREDONIA -- Arthur (Tubb) Solomon, 73, of Fredonia, died Saturday night at his home. Services will be Tuesday at the Stacy-Lewis Funeral Home, Columbus Junction, with the Rev. Richard Faris officiating. Burial will be in Indian Creek Cemetery. The Loyal Order of Moose No. 388 of Muscatine will conduct services at 7 p.m. tonight at the funeral home. Mr. Solomon was born June 12, 1906 in Fredonia, the son of Ray and Ina Belle Lupton Solomon. He married Arlene Swisher on Oct. 20, 1929 in Muscatine. He was a member of the Columbus Junction United Methodist Church and the Muscatine Loyal Order of the Moose. He was employed for 30 years at the local Columbus Junction lumber company. Survivors include his wife; and two daughters, Mrs Glenn (Deanna) McCleary of Muscatine and Mrs. Robert (Nela) Bennett of Conesville, and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a grandchild.------ Submitters' Note: Arthur died 31, May 1980. Deanna married name was McCleeary.
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