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Name: HERMAN SUHL
Submitted by: Marty Gale
Date Submitted: Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Source of Obituary:"DAVENPORT DEMOCRAT AND LEADER", Davenport, Iowa, June 27, 1944, page 9
THE SUHL FUNERAL---- Funeral services for Herman Suhl, Stockton [Muscatine County, Iowa], who died Saturday [24 June 1944]. was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday [27 June 1944] in the Durant [Cedar County, Iowa] chapel, with the Rev. J. A. Miller, pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran church of Davenport, officiating. Mrs. Loretta Trede sang two hymns. Bearers were John Leese, Chris Kroening, William Diedrich, George Dening, Richard Thede, and Herman Martens. Burial followed in the Durant cemetery. The Frick funeral home, Durant, had charge of arrangements.
Name: HERMAN H. SUHL
Submitted by: Denise and Norma for the webmaster
Date Submitted: Thursday, March 31, 2005
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, February 17, 1981
HERMAN SUHL-------Herman H. Suhl, 69, 1464 Washington Street, died Monday evening at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City. Services will be held Thursday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home. Rev. H. C. Hafermann will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. The son of Chris and Annie Peters Suhl, he was born Sept. 20, 1911, in Hillsdale, Illinois. He had been a resident of the Muscatine area for 22 years. His first marriage to M. Lucille Greer took place April 20, 1934 in Muscatine. He then married Lorena Atkins on May 20, 1972, in New Era. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, the Izaak Walton League and the Moose Lodge. Mr Suhl was a retired employee of Martin Marietta, Buffalo. Survivors include his wife; one son, Donald L. of Muscatine; one step-son, Jim Eis, of Buffalo; three daughters, Mrs. Roger ( Maxine ) Ewald of Muscatine, Mrs. Robert ( LuAnn ) Albertsen of Eldridge, and Christine Kay Suhl of Minneapolis, Minn; four step-daughters, Mrs. Darlene Kallenberger of Muscatine, Mrs. Edgar ( Mae ) Bird of Montpelier, and Mrs. David ( Diane ) Clearman and Mrs. Gale ( Christine ) Sindt, both of Buffalo; 16 step-grandchildren; and eight step-great-grandchildren; and one brother, B. C. Suhl of Verndale, Minn. He was preceded in death by his first wife, two brothers and three sisters.
Name: MRS. HERMAN M. SUHL
Submitted by: Denise and Norma for the webmaster
Date Submitted: Thursday, March 31, 2005
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, February 29, 1964, page 9
MRS. HERMAN M. SUHL-------- Mrs. Herman M. Suhl, 46, of 1864 Washington St., died Friday at Muscatine General Hospital after an extended illness. A former resident of the Stockton community, Mrs. Suhl had lived in Muscatine the past five years. She was born July 15, 1917, at Oxford Mills, Iowa, the daughter of Mila and Anna TeVogt Greer. She was married April 20, 1935, at Muscatine, to Herman H. Suhl. Mrs. Suhl was a member of the Zion Lutheran church. Surviving are her husband, Herman H. Suhl; one son, Donald Suhl of Muscatine; three daughters, Mrs. Roger ( Maxine ) Ewald of Stockton, Mrs Robert ( Ann ) Albertson, of Davenport, and Christine Suhl of Muscatine; three brothers, Warren Greer of Grandview, Franklin Greer of Moline and LaVerne Greer of Muscatine; three half-brothers, Alvin Cromer of Clinton, William Cromer of Des Moines, and Hiram Cromer of Wisconsin; one sister, Mrs. Clark Cook of Columbus Ohio; one half-sister, Mrs. Elain Jonh-heer of Rosell, Illinois,; her father, Milo Greer of Wapello; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother and one sister. Services will be held Monday at the Fairbanks chapel. Mr Paul Schaedig, intern at Zion Lutheran church, will officiate. Interment will be at Memorial Park.
Name: LORENA SUHL
Submitted by: Denise and Norma for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: Thursday, February 24, 2005
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, January 11, 1984, page 2A
LORENA SUHL------ Lorena Suhl, 72, 1464 Washington St., died Tuesday evening at Muscatine General Hospital. Services will be held Friday at the Fairbanks-Lamb Chapel. The Rev. Ronald Larson will officiate. Burial will be in the Fairport Cemetery. The daughter of Gordon and Millie Mockmore Ricketts, she was born July 29, 1911, in Fairport. She was married to George Eis and later Cilfford Atkins. Her last marriage was to Herman Suhl. All three husbands preceded her in death. She was of the Lutheran faith. Mrs. Suhl had been a nurse's aide in various nursing homes. Survivors include three sons, Jim Eis of Blue Grass and Raymond and Jerry Atkins, both of Muscatine; six daughters, Mrs. Leo ( Darlene ) Munson and Mrs. Victor ( Karen ) Samuelson, both of Muscatine; Mrs. Edgar ( Mae ) Bird of Montpelier, Mrs. David ( Diane ) Clearman of Buffalo, Christine Sindt of Davenport and Mrs. Donald ( Mary ) DeVore of Atalissa; 32 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Walter Ricketts of Davenport, Theodore Ricketts of Fairport, and Everett Ricketts of California; and two sisters, Mrs. Delbert ( Jessie ) Wakefield and Mrs. Donald ( Clarabelle ) Schaaf, both of Muscatine. Four sons and one daughter preceded her in death.
Name: BILL SULLIVAN
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: February 29, 2004
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, March 13, 1976, page 10
BILL SULLIVAN---Word has been received here of the death of Bill Sullivan, 50, of Council Bluffs. He died Thursday. Funeral services and burial were held today in Council Bluffs. Bill Sullivan was married to the former Ruth Lichtenwald of Muscatine. Surviving are his wife; two sons, Ronnie of Council Bluffs and Denny of Minnesota; and a daughter, Kim, at home. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Name: DANIEL F. SULLIVAN
Submitted by: Webmaster for J. P. Sullivan, Jr.
Date Submitted: Saturday, May 31, 2003 11:58 AM
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, May 23, 1949, page 12
D. F. Sullivan Death Occurs At Residence Here---- Daniel F. Sullivan, 86, prominent in political circles in Muscatine with the democratic party for years, died at 12:25 a.m., Sunday at his home, 919 Maiden Lane, following an extended illness. He was born at Dimmick, LaSalle county, Ill., on Jan. 5, 1863, the son of Timothy and Mary Fitzgerald Sullivan, and came to Muscatine in 1902. He married Mary Catherine O'Brien on Jan. 8, 1902, in Muscatine. Mr. Sullivan attended the academy and the law school of the University of Iowa at Iowa City. Surviving are one son, Atty. John P. Sullivan, Winnetka, Ill.; one daughter, Mrs. Anita Jones, Chicago; a sister-in-law, Miss Anna O'Brien, with whom he made his home; one sister, Nell Sullivan, Iowa City; four grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his wife, on Sept. 30, 1938, and several brothers and sisters. One child died in infancy. The body is at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral home where the Rosary will be recited tonight. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at St. Mathias church by the Rt. Rev. Msgr. W. L. Hannon. Interment will be in St. Mary's cemetery. -----"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, May 24, 1949, page 2.---- Funeral Rites---- Solemn requiem high mass was celebrated at St. Mathias church today for Daniel F. Sullivan, whose death occurred Sunday at his home, 919 Maiden Lane. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. W. L. Hannon celebrated the mass and interment was in St. Mary's cemetery. Visiting priests who assisted in the services were the Rt. Rev. Msgr. M. J. Peiffer, Davenport; the Rev. Father Vincent Walsh, Lone Tree; the Rev. Father Lawrence Vogel, Nichols; and the Rev. Father Leroy Bergthold of St. Mathias church. Casket bearers were Sherwood Phillips, James Fogarty, Denis Ryan, Eugene Healy, Thomas Donovan and Raymond Burrett. The Ralph J. Wittich Funeral home was in charge of arrangements.
Name: MRS. DANIEL F. SULLIVAN
Submitted by: Webmaster for J. P. Sullivan, Jr.
Date Submitted: Saturday, May 31, 2003 11:58 AM
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, October 1, 1938, front page.
Mrs. D. F. Sullivan Succumbs After Extended Illness---- Mrs. D. F. Sullivan, 71, a life-long resident of Muscatine county, died at her home, 919 Maiden Lane, at 5:15 p.m. Friday after a lingering illness. Mrs. Sullivan, who was the former Mary Catherine O'Brien, was born Dec. 30, 1866 near Ardon, in Seventy-Six township, the daughter of Patrick and Ellen Geary O'Brien. She was a graduate of St. Mathias high school at Muscatinein the class of 1884. Her marriage to D. F. Sullivan was solemnized at St. Mathias church on Jan. 8, 1902, and she continued to make her home in Muscatine since that time. Mrs. Sullivan was a member of St. Mathias church and the arch confraternity of the Holy Rosary and was a charter member of Joan of Arc court, Catholic Daughters of America. Surviving are her husband and two children, Mrs. Anita Jones and Attorney John P. Sullivan, both of Chicago, two grandchildren, a sister, Anna R. O'Brien, and a brother, Joseph O'Brien, both of this city. One child died in infancy. Funeral services will be conducted Monday from St. Mathias church, with the Rt. Rev. Msgr. W. L. Hannon, pastor, in charge. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery here. The body will remain at the family residence, 919 Maiden Lane, until final rites are held. The Ralph J. Wittich Funeral home is in charge of arrangements.-----"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, October 3, 1938, page 11.------- Funeral Rites for Mrs. D. F. Sullivan Conducted at Church---- Last services for Mrs. D. F. Sullivan, 71, whose death occurred Friday at her home, 919 Maiden Lane, were held at St. Mathias church today, with the Rt. Rev. Msgr. W. L. Hannon, pastor, in charge. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery, with the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral home in charge. Flower attendants were Mrs. Ruth Phillips and Mrs. Beatrice Coder. Serving as pallbearers were Merritt Mendenhall, John Foley, John Ryan, Mike Flannery, Ray Barrett and Tom Donavan.
Name: THOMAS SULLIVAN
Submitted by: Webmaster for J. P. Sullivan, Jr.
Date Submitted: Saturday, May 31, 2003 11:58 AM
Source of Obituary: "THE EVENING JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, July 27, 1896, page 3
Death's Summon.---- A telegram received late Saturday afternoon by Col. J. H. Munroe announced the death of a Muscatine veteran, Thomas Sullivan, which occurred at the Iowa Soldiers Home at Marshalltown. The message also requested the Colonel to communicate the sad news to deceased's step-daughter, Mrs. P. Greenwald. Mr. Sullivan will be remembered as the flagman for the Rock Island road at the foot of the Avenue. He was a soldier of the rebellion, having enlisted in the 16th Iowa infantry in 1861 and served until the close of the struggle. He was about 75 years of age and is survived by several step children. Interment will be made at Marshalltown.
Name: CRESSIE SUTTON
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date submitted: Aug. 30, 2007
Source of Obituary: “THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, May, 6, 1996 page 5
CRESSIE SUTTON, 83, a life resident of Nichols, Died Friday, May 3, 1996, at the Wilton Care Center, Wilton. Graveside services will be Tuesday at the Nichols Cemetery, Nichols. There will not be a visitation. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Patient Care and Research.--- Arrangements are under the direction of the West Liberty Chapel of the Barker Funeral Home.--- Mrs. Sutton was born Aug. 27, 1912, in Illinois City, ILL. a daughter of Arthur and Nora Schutte Hahn.--- She had worked at the Nichols Post Office from 1955, until her retirement in 1977. She had served as postmaster for 5 years. --- Survivors include her husband, George of Lone Tree; two daughters, Mary Jane Jenson of Bettendorf, and Sally Stieger of Muscatine; five grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and two sisters, Norma Hahn and Margaret Kurriger, both of Muscatine. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Loyd Hahn, and two grandchildren.
Name: GEORGE W. SUTTON
Submitted by: Charlene Hixon
Date Submitted: April 1, 2000 5:05 PM
Source of Obituary: From a NICHOLS (IA) newspaper, no longer in existence
George W. Sutton was born in New York City, N.Y., January 22, 1838, and died at Nichols, Iowa, September 20, 1913, aged 75 years, 8 months and 8 days. On November 25, 1863 he was united in marriage to Letitia Ames. To this union was born six children, five of whom are living. Chas. H., of Salt Lake City, Utah, Annie Aylsworth of Jamaica, Iowa, George W., of Kansas City, Mo., Henry G., and Dora Nichols of this place. William, the eldest child, died July 29, 1888. The wife and mother died February 17, 1906. He also leaves eight grandchildren and five great grand children, two sisters and three brothers. Mr. Sutton united with the Christian church in his young manhood. He was a kind and loving father. "Daddy" as he was best known, was a good citizen, well respected by all who knew him. He has made his home for a number of years with his daughter, Mrs. Nichols at whose home he died. In all his sickness during the last two years he was always patient, never complaining. Four of the children were present at the funeral, Charles not being able to attend. The funeral was conducted at the home October 2, 1913, by Rev. S. J. Epler of West Liberty.
Name: LETITIA AMES SUTTON
Submitted by: Charlene Hixon
Date Submitted: April 1, 2000 5:11 PM
Source of Obituary: From a NICHOLS (IA) newspaper, no longer in existence
Letitia Ames Sutton was born in Pennsylvania June 2, 1846, died in Nichols Feb. 17, 1906. On Nov. 25, 1863 she was married to George W. Sutton. To this union was born six children. William who preceded his mother to the great beyond; Charley of Vernal, Utal; Annie Aylsworth of Jamaica, Iowa; Geo. of Kansas City, Mo; Henry and Mrs Dora Nichols of this place. Mrs. Sutton united with the Christian Church in her younger days and her life continually showed forth the kind and loving service of her Master. While in health was always helping the sick and afflicted. She died at the home of her daughter Mrs Dora Nichols where she had been helpless for the past eight months. Her children were all present at the time of her death except George and Charley. Her husband and children lose an ideal wife and mother and the community a much loved and respected citizen.
Name: MRS. WEALTHY (VALENTINE) SUTTON
Submitted by: Charlene Hixon
Date Submitted: April 1, 2000 5:21 PM
Source of Obituary: Newspaper unknown, probably from Gridley, Kansas
DIED, In Gridley, Kansas, April 24, 1898, of old age, after a long illness, Mrs. Wealthy V(alentine) Sutton, aged nearly 81 years. Mrs. Sutton was born in Long Island, N.Y., Oct. 31, 1818. She was one of 12 children, three older sisters still surviving her. Mrs. Sutton's father was one of the first settlers on the island. She resided with her parents at Long Island until married to John A. Sutton in 1835, and then moved to Illinois, where she resided until 1885, when they moved to Miami county, Kansas. In 1893 she moved to Gridley, Kansas, and has since made her home with F. W. Sutton, her son, and Mrs. A. M. Martin, her daughter. For a long time Mrs. Sutton had been quite feeble and helpless and for the last few weeks it seemed as though every day would be the last. Five of her children were present at the time of her death. She leaves besides the three sisters mentioned, five sons and two daughters to mourn her loss. Their names are Mrs. M. C. Tarman, of Kansas City; Mrs. A. M. Martin, Gridley; G. W. Sutton, Nichols, Iowa; L. W. Sutton, Welda, Kansas; F. W. Sutton, Gridley, Kansas; S. T. Sutton, Louisburg, Kansas, and J. L. Sutton, Osawatomie, Kansas. The funeral services were conducted by Elder Park C. Herbert, of Burlington, at the Christian church, and the interment was in the Gridley cemetery by undertaker D. W. Sanders.
Name: RAYMOND SUTTON
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: September 9, 2000
Source of Obituary: "Muscatine Journal", Muscatine, Iowa, November 25, 1980, page 12
WEST LIBERTY---Raymond G. "Tony" Sutton, 50, 1422 14th St., Moline, Ill., died of a sudden heart attack Sunday afternoon at his Cedar River cottage east of Nichols. Services will be held Wednesday at the Snider Funeral Home. Rev. Frank Greenwood will officiate. Burial will be in the Oak Ridge Cemetery. Born Dec. 31, 1929 in Chicago, he was the son of Townie and Frances "Dollie" Dunlap Sutton. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and for several years had been employed, at ATL Trucking in the Quad-Cities. Survivors include his mother of Moline, Ill., and one brother, Townie J. Sutton of Lake Tahoe, Calif.
Name: ALLIE CHRISTINE SVOBODA
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Saturday, January 8, 2005
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, December 28, 2004, page 5A
Allie Svoboda------ ILLINOIS CITY, Ill. -- Allie Christine Svoboda, 55, died suddenly of an unexpected illness, Sunday, December 26, 2004. Funeral Service will be Thursday, December 30, 2004, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home, 1931 Houser Street. Reverend Richard A. Bishop of the Eliza Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in the Rock Island National Cemetery. Allie was born on April 28, 1949, in Keithsburg, Illinois, the daughter of Lyle and Mabel Robbins Hall. Her first marriage was to John Callear. She married Rodney 'Rocky' Svoboda in July of 1993. She worked at the Rock Island Arsenal as a program analyst for 31 years. Survivors include her husband, Rodney 'Rocky' Svoboda of Illinois City; one son, Scott Callear and wife, Rochel, of Geneseo, Illinois; one daughter, Jennifer Herr of Rapid City, Illinois; three step-sons, Robert Svoboda of New Boston, Illinois, Paul Svoboda of Joy, Illinois and Richard Svoboda of Carroll; 7 grandchildren, Darian Callear, Dalton Callear, Rachel Herr, Logan Herr, Madeline Svoboda, Bryce Svoboda, and Karl Svoboda; one brother, Lyle Hall of Seaton, Illinois; one step-brother, George Hall of Port Byron, Illinois; and two sisters, Janis Collison of Orlando, Florida, and Mellany Pullen of Chesapeake, Virginia. Allie was preceded in death by her parents. -----Submitters' Note: I'm no relation
Name: LELAND D. SWAFFORD
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Tuesday, August 2, 2005 8:11 AM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, July 25, 2005
Leland Swafford----- MUSCATINE, Iowa - Leland D. Swafford, 83, Muscatine, died Sunday, July 24,2005, at the Muscatine Care Center. The Rev. Don Swanson will officiate. Burial will be at Edwards Cemetery, Oakville. Mr. Swafford was born Aug. 28, 1921, in Burlington, the son of Albert and Wilma Loper Swafford. He married Virginia Freers on Feb. 22, 1944, in Modesto, Calif. She preceded him in death Dec. 22, 2000. He was a member of Oakville United Methodist Church, Moose Lodge No. 388 and the American Legion, Oakville. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy. He had worked as a rural mail carrier for 34 years. Survivors include three sons, Larry L. Swafford and wife Linda of Spring Hill, Fla., Marvin L. Swafford and wife Kathy of Bettendorf and Jeffrey A. Swafford of Chester, Ill.; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife. ----Submitters' Note: No relation.
Name: KENNETH R. SWAIN
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.----"WEST LIBERTY INDEX", West Liberty, Iowa, Thursday, September 21, 1905------ The little child of Mr. & Mrs. Lou Swain died Saturday afternoon after a short illness and was buried Monday morning at 10 o'clock with it's aunt Mrs. Sue Shromer who died in Minnesota. Kenneth R. Swain (son of Louis and Mary) died on September 16, 1905 and Susie (sister of Louis) died on September 15, 1905.----The Muscatine Journal had the first name as Louis, but should be Kenneth.
Name: LOUIS ALEXANDER SWAIN
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: September 11, 2006
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, September 5, 1959, page 5
LOUIS ALEXANDER SWAIN---Louis Alexander Swain, 81, of 1013 Climer street, died suddenly at 5:30 p.m. Friday at his home of a heart ailment. He was born Feb. 2, 1878 in Muscatine county, being a son of Moses and Sarah Jacobus Swain, and had been a resident of the city since 1932. He had been a farmer. He married Mary Jackson Nov. 18, 1903. His second marriage to Margaret Mae Graham was on April 8, 1931. Mr. Swain was of the Methodist faith. Surviving are three sons, Vernon J. Swain of Fredonia, Byron N. Swain of Tucson, Ariz., and Bruce M. Swain of Davenport; three step-sons, Donald D. Graham of Port Byron, Ill., Clifford L. Graham and William H. Graham, of Muscatine; three step-daughters, Mrs. Earl Hopkins of Branson, Mo., Mrs. Madeline Adams and Mrs. Edward Dusenberry of Muscatine; and one sister, Mrs. Grace McGowan of Muscatine. A number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents, both wives, a son, two brothers and three sisters. Funeral services will be held Monday at the George M. Wittich Funeral home. Burial will be at Overman cemetery. The body will remain at the funeral home pending services.-----"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, September 8, 1959, page 8------LOUIS SWAIN----Final rites for Louis Swain were conducted Monday at the George M. Wittich Funeral Home by the Rev. Stanley Kennedy. Burial was at the Overman cemetery. Mrs. George Holliday was organist and Ernest Beatty vocalist at the service. Flower attendants included Mrs. Earl Moore, Miss Janice Swain and Mrs. H. J. Merrill. Pallbearers were Donald Graham, Clifford Graham, William Graham, Bob Hopkins, Donald Hopkins and Lloyd Whitlow.
Name: MARY A. SWAIN
Submitted by: Janice Shafer
Date Submitted: September 12, 2006
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, March 13, 1930
Mrs. Mary A. Swain, 53, Sweetland township, died at the William Ribbink home, 607 Poplar Street, at 8:45 Wednesday night after an illness of two years. Two years ago Mrs. Swain suffered a paralytic stroke from which she failed to recover. Mary A. Jackson was born Dec. 9, 1876 at Elizabeth N.J. the daughter of James and Lucy Jackson. She had made her home in this vicinity for about 13 years in all, residing here for a time and then making her home in the north, returning here about three years ago and residing here since. She was married to Louis Swain, Nov. 18, 1903. She was a member of the First Methodist Episcopal church and of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Surviving are her husband; three children, Vernon, Byron and Bruce, all at home; one sister E.W. Davis of Los Angles, Calf; one brother Walter Jackson of New York City. One child died in infancy. Funeral services will be conducted at the Wittich Funeral Home at 1:30 Saturday afternoon by the Rev. Benjamin F. Schwartz, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church. Burial will be at the Overman cemetery near Atalissa.
Name: JAMES SWEENEY
Submitted by: Denise & Norma for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: January 9, 2005
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, April 16, 1907
JAMES SWEENEY-------WELL KNOWN RESIDENT DIES OF PNEUMONIA-------JAMES SWEENEY PASSED AWAY YESTERDAY AFTERNOON-------Had Lived in This City for More Than 30 Years and His Death is Sadly Received---Obituary------- Late yesterday afternoon at the home of his granddaughter, Mrs. Charles Dunham, 527 Mulberry street, occurred the death of James M. Sweeney, a well known resident of this city. The cause of his death was pneumonia, which disease he contracted about ten days ago. It was not thought that his condition was serious until last Saturday, however, and the announcement came as a shock to his many friends. Mr. Sweeney had lived in this city for the past 32 years and during that time he had been an upright Christian, a good citizen and a noble man. He was well known and while he did not take active part in the business of the city, he won many friends by his good will and charitable deeds. He was a faithful attendant at the First Presbyterian church, having joined that denomination while in his youth. -------Native of Indiana-------The deceased was born in Wayne county, Ind., on February 25, 1824, and came to this city more than 30 years ago. His wife preceded him in death sweveral years ago, and since that time he had resided with his granddaughter, Mrs. Chas. Dunham. He is survived by three brothers and one sister---J. L. Sweeney, of Wapello; D. M. Sweeney, of Davenport; George Sweeney, of Osceola, and Jane Chaudoin, of this city, and one granddaughter, Mrs. Charles Chaudoin. The funeral will be held from the home, 527 Mulberry street, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Name: ALFRED S. SWEET
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: January 28, 2003
Source of Obituary: "THE EVENING JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, December 7, 1894, page 3
Obituary----Editor of the Muscatine JOURNAL: Dear Sir: With sorrow we inform you of the death of one of Muscatine county's early settlers, and one of your first subscribers, who had taken the JOURNAL forty years or more, ALFRED S. SWEET, passed away at his home in Springfield, Mo., November 26th, at twenty minutes before 8 o'clock, of catarrh of the stomach, leaving a wife and eleven children, and one brother to mourn his loss. The deceased had been confined to his bed nine weeks and was a constant sufferer nearly all that time, but bore it patiently. He was a kind, devoted husband and father; was a consistent Christian, a member of the Methodist church, and his last hours were made peaceful by the knowledge that he was ready and prepared to leave this world, and said there was plenty of room for all his family and friends. A. S. Sweet was born in Madison county, Ill., near Alton, August 27, 1825, and like most western boys of his time, endured a great many hardships. Having attained the age of twenty, he moved with his younger brother, H. C. Sweet, to Muscatine county, where he was engaged in the pottery business until 1879, when he was compelled to seek a climate more conductive to his health. The funeral was held at the family residence on Boonville street, Wednesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock. The exercises were of such a character as to demonstrate in what high regard he was held by his fellow citizens. The services were conducted by the Rev. Crist, assisted by Rev. Dr. Hughey, under whom he was received into the church. His remains were laid to rest in the Maple Park cemetery, under the auspices of the Knights of Pythias, of which he was an honored member. MRS. A. S. SWEET AND FAMILY., Springfield, Mo., Nov. 29, 1891.
Name: ANDREW SWEITZER
Submitted by: Denise and Norma for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: Friday, February 18, 2005
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, August 27, 1912, page 4
ANDREW SWEITZER------- SOUTH END RESIDENT DIES OF OLD AGE-------ANDREW SWEITZER SUCCUMBS AT BISMARCK ST. HOME-------Had Made This City His Home For Twenty-Five Years : Funeral Arrangements Not Made. Ailing for the past year, Andrew Sweitzer, 728 Bismarck Street, South Muscatine, died this morning at 5 o'clock, death resulting principally from old age. He was 75 years old. His demise had been expected for the past several weeks, during which he sank rapidly. Mr. Sweitzer had been a resident of the South End for about 25 years, coming here from Grandview, Iowa, where he engaged in business as an architect. He was a graduate from a St. Louis architectural school. St. Louis was his birthplace. His widow and six children survive him, the children being the following: Bart Sweitzer, of Bogulasa, La.; Philip Sweitzer, of Muscatine; Edward Sweitzer, of Muscatine; Mrs. T. W. Holmes, Mrs. James Conway and Miss Sadie Sweitzer, all of this city. Arrangements for the funeral have not yet been made.
Name: GROVER CLEVELAND SWICK
Submitted by: Beverly Gerdts
Date Submitted: March 7, 2009
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday Aug 6, 1953
Track Accident Injuries Fatal to Grover Swick - Grover Cleveland Swick, 59, a resident of 1215 Kansas street Muscatine died enroute to a hospital in Columbus Neb, Wednesday of injuries sustained in a race track accident at that city. Associated Press reported that Swick was fatally injured when a horse he was attempting to bridle kicked him in the chest. --- Swick was born at Rose Hill, Il, on October 21,1893 the son of Charles and Ollie Elder Swick. He had lived in Muscatine about 25 years. He was a trainer of racehorses the occupation he was pursuing at the time of his death. --- Survivors include three sons Harold of Tipton, Richard D. of Muscatine and Roger F. with the U.S. Army in Germany; One daughter Wanda Walters of Muscatine; one brother Hugh Swick of Muscatine also surviving are three grandchildren . He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and two sisters. --- Funeral Services are pending. ----------------- Muscatine journal Saturday August 8, 1953 --------Funeral Services set for Grover Swick who died Wednesday in Columbus Neb will be held Monday at 2pm at the George M. Wittich Funeral Home burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Swick’s body arrived in Muscatine this morning.
Name: BROTHER JOHN SWICKARD
Submitted by: Charlene Hixon
Date Submitted: April 07, 2000 9:37 PM
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE WEEKLY JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, March 19, 1886
Died, at his home near Nichols, Iowa, Jan. 8th, 1886, of consumption, Brother J. Swickard; was born april 12th, 1824; married to Margaret E. Nichols, Feb. 14th, 1855, who died Feb. 8th, 1879; married again, to Maggie Hines, Jan. 1st, 1880. To him were born ten children by his first and three by the second marriage, of which three of the former and one of the latter still survive. Brother John Swickard was a member of the Christian Church. Having his mind unimpaired to the last, he died with a firm hope of an abundant entrance into the very presence of a loving Father.
Name: MRS. MARGARET SWICKARD
Submitted by: Charlene Hixon
Date Submitted: April 07, 2000 7:12 PM
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE WEEKLY JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, February 14, 1879
DIED, Near Nichols, Iowa, on the night of the 7th inst., of consumption, Mrs. Margaret Swickard, wife of John Swickard, in her 49th year. She was a native of Ohio and came to Iowa with her father, Samuel Nichols,about 1838. She was one of the first members of the Christian Church of Nichols. She was married to Mr. John Swickard in 1855 and was the mother of ten children, only four of whom survive her. Her funeral took place at the Christian Church in Nichols Sunday, Rev. Mr. Powell officiating. The deceased was greatly esteemed for her many good qualities of heart and mind by a large circle of acquaintances.
Name: MR SAM M. SWICKARD
Submitted by: Charlene Hixon
Date Submitted: April 07, 2000 9:34 PM
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE WEEKLY JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, January 22, 1886
Died, at his home in Nichols, on Sunday, Jan. 17th, of consumption, Mr. S. M. Swickard. Sam was taken with hemorrhage of the lungs last June and since then has been fading away. In August last he, with his wife and baby, went up to Lake Minnetonka, hoping that the pure northern air might restore his health. Vain hope. He came back no better, and about the last of October he tried the sunny south in the desperate hope that this would help him. His brother Link, who is in poor health also, was with him. the boys came home from Texas on last Thursday and Sam died on Sunday. All that change of air, medical skill and kind attention of loving friends could do was done, but all in vain. Sam. was stricken with death. He was buried on Tuesday with Masonic honors. The church was filled with friends who came to show their last tribute of respect to him and show their sympathy to the heart-stricken widow in this her hour of sorrow. The coffin was carried to the bedside of his father, who wanted to see his boy's face once more. It is hardly hoped that Mr. Swickard can recover. Ere long he too will fall by the same dread disease, and be buried by the side of his wife and nine children who lie in one row close by the old homestead. Sam was born in Pike township and has lived here all his life. Everybody knew him and everybody loved him. He was a noble-hearted man, pleasant in his business relations, kind and indulgent to his family, courteous and affable to everybody, honest as the day is long, energetic and obliging. His place cannnot be filled. Everybody misses him.
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