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Name: TACY TABER
Submitted by: Bev Gerdts
Date Submitted: January 1, 2012
Source of Obituary: "Muscatine Journal", Muscatine, IA., Tuesday July 4, 1916
One of the oldest residents of Muscatine passed away at 1:15 o’clock yesterday afternoon in the death of Tacy Taber, who died at the residence of John Negus, 607 Park Ave. The deceased who had reached the age of 80 years, was a native of Ohio, and had been a residence of Muscatine County for a quarter century. The funeral will be conducted at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon from the Friends Church in Bloomington Township.
Name: CHARLES D. TABOR
Submitted by: Bev Gerdts
Date Submitted: November 15, 2011
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, IA., Saturday April 24, 1909
Charles D. Tabor, a prominent Muscatine County farmer, passed away at the age of 84 last evening at 9:15 o’clock at his home on the graded road about 3 ˝ miles north of Muscatine following a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Pacy Tabor and two children; a son Hubert C. Tabor of Copperfield, Col. and a daughter Mrs. E.P. Meader, of Long Beach, Cal. Two grandchildren also survive him. Mr. Tabor was born in Canada but lived in the United States a great portion of his life. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Friends church at Bloomington.--------------- Submitters’ note: His wife’s name is Tacy.
Name: CHRIS TAMMENGA
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: January 23, 2003
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, July 24, 1986, page 4A
Obituary---- Chris Tammenga---- Chris Tammenga, 68, Route 1, Wilton, died at his home about 11:30 p.m. Wednesday. Services will be Saturday at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Ahlstrom officiating. Organist will be Pat Dilts. Pallbearers will be Emmet O'Toole Jr., James O'Toole, Michael O'Toole, Harold Blake, Robert (Butch) Bierman Jr. and Joseph Wathen. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Tammenga was born Feb. 3, 1918, in Muscatine, the son of Chris and Kate Wilkens Tammenga. He married Jeanette I. Bierman on Jan. 5, 1941, in Muscatine. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. He served as a construction engineer of heavy equipment during World War II from 1943-1946. He was employed at the Muscatine Journal in 1937 as a printer, retiring in 1981 from the composing room. Surviving are his wife; a son, Jerry of Muscatine; one grandson; a brother, Leslie; and three sisters, Clara Fry of Muscatine, Frieda Schell of Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs. Frank (Teena) Foster of Independence, Mo. He was preceded in death by a brother, a sister and a grandson.
Name: MRS. KATE TAMMENGA
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: January 23, 2003
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, January 23, 1943, page 3
Heart Ailment Proves Fatal To Mrs. Tammenga----- Mrs. Kate Tammenga, 62, died suddenly of a heart attack at 10:30 a.m. today at her home at 216 Bridgeman street. The daughter of J. K. and Jennie Wolters Wilkens, she was born in Holland on Dec. 4, 1880, and came to the United States when about a year old. She lived at Fulton, Ill., before coming to Muscatine 42 years ago. Her marriage to Chris Tammenga took place here on Oct. 26, 1900. Surviving are the husband, three sons, Jacob Tammenga, serving with the U. S. forces overseas. Chris Tammenga, Jr. of the U. S. army, and Leslie Tammenga, of Muscatine; four daughters, Mrs. William Schneider, Mrs. Walter Axel, Mrs. Clarence Fortune and Mrs. Sidney Schnedler, all of Muscatine; two brothers, Klaas Wilkens and Peter Wilkens, both of Muscatine; five sisters, Mrs. Fred Vander Ploeg, Mrs. John McDaniel, Mrs. Henry Welch, all of Muscatine, Mrs. Frank Snyder, of Davenport, and Mrs. Gleason Blois of Hooversville, Pa., and three grandchildren, Dorothy, William and Carl Schneider. Her parents and one granddaughter preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home, with Dr. H. C. Schneider of the Presbyterian church in charge. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery.------"MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, January 27, 1943, page 2----Funeral Rites---- MRS. TAMMENGA---- Funeral rites for Mrs. Kate Tammenga, who died suddenly at her home, 216 Bridgeman street, Saturday, were conducted Tuesday afternoon at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral home. Dr. H. C. Schneider of the Presbyterian church was in charge. "Rock of Ages" and "In the Hour of Triumph" were the hymns sung by Mrs. Walter Sabbath and Mrs. Charles Dittman. Mrs. George Holliday was the accompanist. Pallbearers were Alfred Hecht, John Behrens, Floyd VanderPloeg, Harold McDaniel, Albert Chapman and Fred Biermann. The flower attendants were Mrs. Ed Bunn, Esther Lange and Jean Wilkens. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery.
Name: TROY LEE TAMMENGA
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: January 23, 2003
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, February 19, 1968, Page 10
Obituaries and Funerals---- TROY LEE TAMMENGA---- Troy Lee Tammenga, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry L. Tammenga, 112 Sheridan St., was stillborn at 7:39 p.m. Sunday at Muscatine General hospital. Surviving are the parents, Jerry L. and Annley Donald Tammenga; the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Tammenga of Letts, Mr. and Mrs. Clint Donald of Muscatine; and great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bierman of Muscatine and Mr. and Mrs. Levi Heizer of Muscatine. Graveside funeral services were to be held today at Greenwood cemetery. The George M. Wittich funeral home was in charge of arrangements.
Name: JESSE A. TANSEY
Submitted by: Norma Rogers for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: July 6, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, February 11, 1911, Page 6
JESSE A. TANSEY---- Jesse A. Tansey, son of Stewart R. and Margaret Tansey, was born in Washington county, Ia., on March 9, 1868, and died February 7, 1911, at Bellevue hospital, Muscatine. He came with his parents to this city in early manhood and continued to reside here with his father since, he having lost his mother when two years of age. Though he never joined a church, he led a quiet, upright life, always thoughtful of others, and in the last few months of his great suffering he bore his affliction with marked patience and resignation. He met with a fatal accident on September 14, 1910. All was done that loving hearts and hands could do to save his life; but Alighty God in his wisdom took him to his own eternal rest. In the long weeks of his pain and affliction he was comforted and strengthened by the reading of the Bible and the visits of the minister of Christ, and with a peaceful heart fell asleep in Jesus. He is survived by his aged father, two sisters and one brother, and a host of friends.
Name: SARAH ANN TARR
Submitted by: Steve Henning
Date Submitted: Thursday, January 24, 2002 2:31 PM
Source of Obituary: Old Settlers Register. A collection of obituaries of early settlers, accounts of old settlers reunions, and articles of Muscatine history, Musser Public Library
Died, in this city [Muscatine], at 10 o'clock p.m., July 13, 1876, Sarah Tarr, relic of Samuel Tarr, in the 68 year of her age. Deceased was born near Madison, Ind., was married at New Albany, and afterwards lived with her family at Hamilton and Dayton, O. Accompanying her husband, she came to Iowa in 1839, crossing the river at this place and locating in Cedar County, being among the first settlers of that region. About 25 years ago the family removed to this city, where the husband died some ten years ago. Mrs. Tarr was the mother of 17 children, only three of whom survive her - Mrs. Hoch, Mrs. Wales and Mrs. Chenoweth. For some years she has been an invalid, suffering with consumption. The funeral will take place tomorrow forenoon, at 10 o'clock, from the family residence on Muberry street, near Second.
Name: MRS. DOLLIE MAE TAYLOR
Submitted by: Norma and Denise
Date Submitted: Friday, March 31, 2006
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, January 12, 1970
MRS. DOLLIE MAE TAYLOR, 74, died at 6:45 p.m. Sunday at the Hershey Convalescent Home. Prior to residing at the Hershey home she had lived at 317 Jefferson St. She was born August 1, 1895, in Louisa county, the daughter of William and Marian Graham Stence. She lived for a little time at Marshalltown but had been a Muscatine resident most of her life. She married Ellsworth Fry. Following his death she married Clinton Taylor who also preceded her in death. She was of Baptist faith. Survivors include one son, Thomas Fry, Moline; three daughters, Mrs. Ralph (Gertrude) Tutt, Mrs. Orville (Louise) McCracken, and Mrs. Merritt (Evelyn) Conklin, all of Muscatine; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by her parents and one daughter. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home, Rev. Herbert Gotass will officiate. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery.
Name: EFFIE CUNNINGHAM TAYLOR
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, December 13, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, December 12, 1946
Effie Taylor, 71 Succumbs After Short Illness ------------ Effie Cunningham Taylor, 71, a visitor in this community for the past six weeks, died at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hershey hospital following a short illness. She was born at Mapleton, Ia., Feb. 7, 1875, the daughter of George L. and Elizabeth Hagen Cunningham. Her marriage to Oran E. Taylor was Dec. 24, 1894. in Muscatine. Mrs. Taylor was a member of the Lime Springs Methodist church. Surviving are 4 sons Herbert U., Taylor, Taylor Ridge, Ill., Orville A, Taylor, Grandview, Everett E. Taylor, the Hawaiian Islands, and Albert C. Taylor, Lime Springs, Ia.; one daughter, Mrs. Thomas Schutte, Bonair, Ia.; one brother, Martin W. Cunningham, Muscatine; one sister, Mrs. George Davidson of this city; 18 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, one daughter, one sister, and two brothers. The body is at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral home but will be taken to Lime Springs Friday where services will be conducted Saturday. Interment will be in Oak Lawn cemetery there.
Name: MARIE E. (SNAVELY) TAYLOR
Submitted by: Al Harker
Date Submitted: Sunday, May 22, 2005 12:38 PM
Source of Obituary: "Quad-City Times", Davenport, Iowa, October 20, 2004
Marie E. Snavely-Taylor, 86, of Muscatine, Iowa, died Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2004, at her home. Funeral services will be Friday, Oct. 22, at Musserville United Methodist Church, 1001 Oregon St., Muscatine. The Rev. Jaye Johnson of the Fellowship United Methodist Church will officiate. Casket bearers will be John Bickford, Bill Ziegenhorn, Nick Wells, David Timmsen, Don Watson, and Donnie Snavely. An honorary bearer will be Bryce Taylor. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Fellowship United Methodist Church or the Unity Hospice. Marie was born Jan. 15, 1918, in Muscatine, the daughter of Albert H. and Alice (Yeager) Snavely. She married Milton M. "Babe" Taylor on Feb. 23, 1941, in Muscatine. She was a life-long member of Musserville United Methodist Church. Marie loved to spend time with family and friends. She enjoyed her home and was a meticulous homemaker. Her husband and family came first in her life. The best times of her life were spent with her friends wintering in Florida. She enjoyed going to Las Vegas and the riverboats. Survivors include two sons, Todd Taylor, and wife, Ruby, of Muscatine, and Tim Taylor, and wife, Robin, of Muscatine; two daughters, Sue Timmsen, and husband, Tom, of Durant, Iowa, and Sandy Wells, and husband, Harold, of Muscatine; nine grandchildren, Melanie Bickford, Nick Wells, Joe Timmsen, David Timmsen, Sonya Ziegenhorn, Tara Oppelt, Jason Hepker, Bryce Taylor and Haylee Taylor; and four great-grandchildren. Her three nieces and one nephew were very special to her. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, in 2000, and one brother, Kenneth Snavely.
Name: ZOLA TAYLOR
Submitted by: Al Harker
Date Submitted: Friday, August 2, 2002, 9:46 PM
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, October 14, 1918
Mrs. JOHN L TAYLOR , eldest daughter of CORNELIOUS B. FISHER and a life long resident of this city, died this morning at 1 o'clock at the University hospital in Iowa City. Her death resulted from pneumonia following an attack of Spanish influenza. She was 24 years of age. Mrs.Taylor, who was formerly ZOLA FISHER, was born May 18, 1893, in this city, and lived here practically her entire life. She was well known among the younger people and received her education in the local public schools. On August 22, 1910 she was united in marriage with JOHN LEE TAYLOR, to which union two children were born, one of whom died in infancy. To survive she leaves her husband, one daughter CORRINE, her parents, Mr. and Mrs.'s C.B. Fisher, two sisters, Mrs. MAUD HULL of this city and Mrs. NORA TUHTILLOT of Iowa City, and one brother, Private CORNELIUS FISHER, stationed at South Beach, OR, and attached to the Spruce division. Definite funeral arrangements have not yet been made, pending word from the brother in the military service. The body arrived this here late this afternoon.------ Additional informtion------ parents, CORNELIOUS BOWER FISHER, ANNA NORA STAPLETON---- sibling, MAUD also was married to DONOLD MCKILLIGAN, HULL, JOHN LOHMILLER
Name: ELIZABETH MATILDA TEAGARDEN
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, December 13, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, December, 1930
Elizabeth Matilda Teagarden----- Elizabeth Matilda Teagarden was born in Muscatine, Iowa, 2 June 1867 and died at the Methodist hospital in Peoria, Ill., December 8, 1930. She was the daughter of Steven and Sarah Brewer. For the past 25 years she has resided in or near Tiskilwa. February 28, 1885, she was united in marriage to Mr. Samuel Teagarden at Sheffield, Ill., To this union were born eight children, Mrs. Emily Schrader of Tiskilwa, Ill., Mrs. Leslie Gray of Bradford, William C. Teagarden, Mrs. Nellie Close, Mrs. Edna Stodghill and Imo Teagarden of Indianapolis, Indiana, H. McKinley Teagarden of San Francisco Cal., and Mrs. Cheryl Sherman of Los Angeles Calif. Mrs. Teagarden was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Teagarden, who died November 8. 1922 and is survived by her eight children, twelve grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, one brother, Mr. Lee Brewer of Buda, and one sister Mrs. Eva Hartley of Curtis Oklahoma. Mrs. Tegarden became a member of the Tiskilwa Methodist church in April 1906, during the pastorate of Rev. Alford and although attending other churches has remained a member until her death.
Name: JOHN TEARS
Submitted by: Lynn McCleary (of no relation)
Date Submitted: June 25, 2012
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday August 18, 1913 page 1
. Former Pastor to conduct Services - John Tears of West Liberty is Called in Death - Cancer of Stomach Proves Fatal - Ill Twelve Weeks - Rev. Geo. Funas to Conduct Services. - West Liberty, Ia., Aug. 18. (Special) - John Tears, an aged resident of West Liberty, passed away at his home last night, a victim of cancer of the stomach, after an illness of twelve weeks. Mr. Tears was born in Bradford county, Conn., September 5, 1840, and came to Iowa when he was about ten years of age. He was married at Lone Tree to Miss Maria Hollard forthy-three years ago. To this union ten children where born, only three of whom survive. They are Mrs. Lillie Propst and Mrs. Mytle Heath, of Minnesota, and Mrs. Bessie Kline, of Waterloo. --- The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. George Furnas, of Newton, Ia., a former pastro of the Presbyterian church here. Rev. Mr. Furnas conducted the funerals of five of Mr. Tears children who died within a week, the victims of diphtheria, during his pastorate in West Liberty, and also officiated at the weddings of two of the survivng daughters of the deceased. Rev. f. M. Dolwin, present pastor of the Presbyterian church, will assist Rev. Mr. Furnas in conducting the services. The services will be held from the home tomorrow morning. Internment will be made in Oakridge Cemetery. ----------Submitter's note: Cemetery records spell the name as TIERS.
Name: FREDERICK TECHAU
Submitted by: Dave Dunston
Date Submitted: Friday, January 19, 2001
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, August 12, 1914, page 4, No. 192
WILTON FARMER ILL; HANGS SELF IN BARN-------- Wilton, IA., Aug. 12---Frederick Techau, aged 79 years, a well known resident of this section of the county, hanged himself at 11 o'clock this morning at his home three miles southeast of Wilton. Mr. Techau had been partially paralyzed for eight years and it is supposed despondency due to his physical condition was the reason for his act. He had apparently been in his usual spirits and as far as is known had given no indication that he contemplated self destruction. The first intimation of the tragedy was when his lifeless body was found swinging in the barn this morning. Coroner E. H. King of Muscatine was notified and went at once to the scene of the tragedy. After an investigation Dr. King held that an inquest was not necessary. Mr. Techau is survived by his wife and by one son, Gustave Techau, aged 44, who resides on the same farm.
Name: RAMIRO TELLEZ JR.
Submitted by: jiWelsch
Date Submitted: Tuesday, August 2, 2005 8:05 AM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, July 9, 2005
Ramiro Tellez Jr.----- GRANDVIEW, Iowa - Ramiro Tellez Jr., 45, of Muscatine, died Friday, July 1, 2005. The Rev. Troy Richmond of St. Joseph's Catholic Church will officiate. He was born on Jan. 31, 1960, in Mercedes, Texas, the son of Ramiro and Irma Cardenas Tellez. He worked in maintenance at Tyson Fresh Foods, Columbus Junction. Survivors include four brothers, Edwardo Garcia, of Donna, Texas; Heriberto Verdin of Weslaco, Texas; Saturnino Garcia of Miami, Fla,, and Ernesto Garcia of Miami, Fla.; and one sister, Carolina Flores, of Jeanerette, La. He was preceded in death by his parents. -----Submitters' Note: I'm not related.
Name: LEONA TERRY
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Tuesday, November 30, 2004
Source of Obituary: "The Muscatine Journal", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, October 15, 1935, front page
Leona Terry Drinks Acid to End Life ------- Three hours after she had swallowed more than an ounce of carbolic acid, Miss Leona Terry, 17, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Terry, 603 East Ninth street, died at Hershey hospital at 9 p.m. Monday. The girl, who peddled candy for her father, swallowed the poison in the women's rest room in the city hall. Police who heard her screaming for help from the stairs leading from their headquarters in the basement of the building, rushed her to the hospital in the police car. She collapsed soon after leaving the building.------ Said She Lost Money.------ Police said that the stricken girl had made the statement that she had lost some of the money made selling candy and was afraid to go home. Her parents and other members of her family, however, reported that she had lost no money and were at loss to explain her act. Her father declared that she had given no hint that she was contemplating suicide. He said she had sold the usual amount of candy Monday and had appeared untroubled when last seen by the family. He praised her ability as a saleswoman and bookkeeper, declaring that she kept most of the records of his candy business and was in charge of buying ingredients for the candy and paying bills. She would average $9 a day selling candy. She was just as regular as a clock. She was the best candy seller I ever had,, he said.------ Check Acid Sale.----- Police were checking today to ascertain where the girl obtained the bottle of carbolic acid. It is believed the bottle containing two ounces of the fluid, was sold at a local drug store. The bottle and Miss Terry's candy basket and purse, were found near the spot where she swallowed the poison. Dr. W. S. Norton, county coroner, announced today that no inquest would be held. Miss Terry is survived by her parents, six sisters, Mrs. Dallas Seiler, Dorothy, Margaret, Bernice, June, and Laura and six brothers, Sidney, Paul, Kenneth, Sherwood, Freddie and Bobbie. The body is at the Fairbanks Home for Funerals but will be taken to the residence at 603 East Ninth street later this afternoon. Funeral rites will be held from the home Thursday. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery. ------Submitters' Note: I'm no relation.
Name: R. C. TERRY
Submitted by: jiWelsch
Date Submitted: Monday, December 17, 2001 12:35 PM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL, Muscatine, Iowa, November 1900
Death of R. C. Terry.---- The sad word reached the city this morning of the death of R. C. Terry, a well known resident of Illinois City. He passed away last night at 10:00 p. m. the fatal trouble causing the end being some liver complication. Mr. Terry was taken ill only about a week ago and his death is a shock to many friends and relatives. He was 48 years of age. He is survived by a wife and two sons, D. M. Terry and little boy Oliver. There are also two brothers and five sisters, and Ev Brandenberg and R. M. Chase of this were cousins of the deceased. The funeral will take place Sunday at 10 o'clock at Illinois City and the remains will be laid to rest in the Reynolds cemetery.
Name: MRS. IRVEN G. TETRICK
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: March 4, 2004
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, April 28, 1924, page 5
Mrs. Irven G. Tetrick----Mrs. Irven G. Tetrick, 409 West Seventh street, died at Hershey hospital at 4:20 this morning, following a second operation performed last Monday. Maria A. Morton was born Sept. 7, 1867 in Guernsey county, Ohio. She married Irven G. Tetrick, Feb. 24, 1897. She is survived by her husband, five children, Eva, Cecil, Bernice, Loren and Carrol, all at home. One sister Mrs. Ella Reece and two brothers, Will Morton and Tom Morton, all of Thornburg, Ia. One daughter preceded her in death 19 years ago. Definite funeral arrangements have not been made pending word from out of town relatives.
Name: GEORGE TEUFEL
Submitted by: Ed Hintermeister
Date Submitted: Friday, December 15, 2006
Source of Obituary: Newspaper unknown, 1961
Obituaries and Funerals----GEORGE TEUFEL--- George Teufel, 77, of Seattle, Wash., formerly of the Muscatine area, died suddenly early today at Honolulu, Hawaii. Mr. Teufel was a brother of John Teufel, 209 W. 11th, Muscatine. He is also survived by his wife and two sons in Seattle; a brother Otto at Edon, Ia., and a sister, Mrs. Rose Williams or Davenport. Mr. Teufel and his wife had departed from their home Monday, Feb. 13, on a vacation trip to Hawaii where he sudden died early today.
Name: HERMAN R. TEUFEL
Submitted by: Ed Hintermeister
Date Submitted: Friday, December 15, 2006
Source of Obituary: Newspaper unknown, 1967
HERMAN R. TEUFEL---- Herman R. Teufel, 92, of 2528 Boles Ave., Davenport, died Thursday afternoon in Mercy Hospital after a brief illness. A native of Moscow, Mr. Teufel retired in 1937 from the Rock Island Arsenal where he was a leather worker. Surviving are a son, Charles, and a brother, Dr. J. C. Teufel, both of Davenport. Funeral services will be Saturday in the Runge Chapel, with burial in Fairmount Cemetery.-----Submitters' Note: Teufel, Herman R.: 1875 – 1967
Name: MYRTA MALINDA (YOUNG) TEUFEL
Submitted by: Ed Hintermeister
Date Submitted: Friday, December 15, 2006
Source of Obituary:"DAVENPORT TIMES", Davenport, Iowa, near May 1, 1975
Mrs. Myrta Teufel---- Private graveside services for Mrs. Myrta M. Teufel, 81, of 1026 W 14th St., Davenport, will be Monday at Parr Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Runge Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Teufel died Thursday in Americana Nursing Center after a short illness. Myrta M. Young was born in Muscatine County. She married Dr. John C. Teufel in Davenport in 1915. He died in 1973. Survivors include Sons, John C., Iowa City, Iowa; William F., Oelwein, Iowa, and Arthur L., Milan; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Gladys Williams, Chicago, and brothers, Ralph Young, Ainsworth, Iowa, and Leonard and Elmer Young, both of Washington, Iowa.----Submitters' Note: Teufel, Myrta Malinda Young: 17 August 1893 – 1 May 1975
Name: OTILA (WIESE) (BAREWALD) TEUFEL
Submitted by: Ed Hintermeister
Date Submitted: Friday, December 15, 2006
Source of Obituary:"DAVENPORT TIMES", Davenport, Iowa, Sunday, March 6, 1932, page 13
MRS. TEUFEL, MOSCOW, DIES---- Funeral Services for 90-Year-Old Resident to Be Held Tuesday.---- Moscow, Ia., March 5. - Mrs. John Teufel died in her home in Moscow last night at the age of 90 years. She was born in Germany Sept. 21, 1842, her parents coming to this country when she was five years of age. She had resided in the Moscow vicinity her entire life. Mr. Teufel preceded her in death three years. She is survived by five sons: Albert Barewald, Tipton; Dr. Charles L Barewald, Davenport; William Teufel, Blue Grass, and Herman and Dr. J.C. Teufel, Davenport; and a daughter, Mrs. George Marolf, Wilton. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon In the Moscow Methodist church. Burial will be in the Moscow cemetery.
Name: OTTO C. TEUFEL
Submitted by: Ed Hintermeister
Date Submitted: Friday, December 15, 2006
Source of Obituary: Newspaper unknown, Friday, August 26, 1966
OTTO TEUFEL---- Funeral services for Otto Teufel, 80, of Eldon, Ia., who died Thursday at an Ottumwa hospital, will he held Saturday at Eldon. Mr. Teufel was born in Muscatine county and lived here most of his life. He was a retired railroad engineer. He is survived by his wife, Aleta; one son, Virgil Teufel of Shreveport, La.; one daughter, Mrs. Willis Hull of Eddyville, Ia.; a sister, Mrs. Rose Williams; three grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.----Otto Teufel, Eldon, Dies---- ELDON, Iowa - Services for Otto Teufel, 80, Eldon, who died Thursday, will be held Saturday here. Burial will be In the Eldon cemetery. Among the survivors are a sister, Mrs. Rose Williams of Davenport.---- Submitters' Note: Teufel, Otto C.: March 1886 – 25 August 1966
Name: ARTHUR THARP
Submitted by: Elva Tharp Clyne
Date Submitted: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 5:29 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE ADVOCATE NEWS", Wilton, Iowa, Thursday, December 21, 1995, page 7
ARTHUR THARP, 91 of Moscow, died Dec. 12, at the Community Care Center of Muscatine. Services were held Dec. 15, at Lacock - Bentley Funeral Home, Wilton. Pallbearers were David Clyne, Paul Clyne, Dennis Tharp, Garey Tharp, Jerry Hauser and Kyle Hauser.Burial was in the Moscow Cemetery. Arthur Tharp was born Sept. 19, 1904 in Moscow. The son of Lee and Susiella Valet Tharp. His marriage to Valma Leona Comstock took place April 25, 1936 in Muscatine. She died in 1993. Mr Tharp completed Auctioneer Training School in Council Bluffs, IA in 1925 and worked that profession in the Moscow area. After a cholera epidemic halted his hog production business, he worked for the Rock Island Railroad beginning in 1926, as a section foreman until the Moscow Depot closed and then worked in Wilton, retiring after 39 years, in 1965. In 1943 he and his wife began a fresh produce farming business and operated a seasonal market on Highway 6 between Moscow and Atalissa. Survivors include one daughter, Elva Jane (Mrs Kenneth ) Clyne of New Ulm, Minn.; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, one brother Orin Tharp and his wife Viola of Moscow. Mr Tharp was precded in death by his wife, two brothers and three sisters.
Name: LEE THARP
Submitted by: Elva Tharp Clyne
Date Submitted: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 6:13 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, November 6, 1947, page 5
LEE THARP, 76, Of Moscow Called; Rites Saturday.------ Moscow - Lee Tharp, 76, lifelong resident of Muscatine County, died at Bellevue Hospital in Muscatine at 5p.m. Wednesday following an illness with complications. Born in Muscatine county on Feb. 24, 1871, Mr THarp was the son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Tharp. He married Susie Valet in 1895 in Wilton. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs Irene Rockafellow of West Liberty, and Mrs Lila Thompson of Moscow; Four sons, Louis of Muscatine, Thomas of Atalissa, Arthur and Orin of Moscow. Seven grandchildren and one sister, Mrs Clara Fitzsimmons of Riverside. His parents, one daughter, Iva and a sister, Nora, preceded him in death. The Griffith Funeral Home in Wilton will be in charge of funeral arrnagements and services will be held Saturday at the funeral home in Wilton and at the Moscow Methodist Church. The Rev. Treverton Warren will be in charge. Burial will be in the Moscow Cemetery.
Name: LOUIS THARP
Submitted by: Elva Tharp Clyne
Date Submitted: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 9:16 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, February, 1983
LOUIS THARP ------ Louis Tharp, 82, 226 Fletcher, Muscatine, died at 9:05 a.m. today at Muscatine General Hospital. Funeral services will be held Saturday at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Muscatine. Mr Tharp was the son of Lee and Susie Tharp, born October 28, 1900 in Moscow Twp. He had lived most of his life in this area. He was married to Ruth W. Bosch March 28, 1925 at Muscatine. He is survived by the widow, Mra Ruth Tharp; three brothers, Orin and Arthur of Moscow and Thomas of Muscatine. Two sisters, Lila Thompson, Moscow and Irene Rockafellow of West Liberty, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Iva.
Name: MARISSA N. THARP
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Tuesday, August 2, 2005 8:09 AM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, July 7, 2005
Marissa Tharp----- NEW BOSTON, Ill. - Marissa N. Tharp, 20, New Boston, died Tuesday, July 5, 2005, in Alorton, Ill. Burial will be at Greenmound Cemetery, Keithsburg. Dennison Funeral Home, Aledo, Ill., is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Westmer High School Volleyball Program. She was born Jan. 4, 1985, in Aledo, the daughter of Kenneth and Mary Wagner Tharp. She was a 2003 graduate of Westmer High School, Joy, where she was a member of the National Honor Society and played volleyball. She was attending Western Illinois University, where she was completing her sophomore year. She had worked at Sloan's Produce Market and the Dairy Delight in New Boston. Most recently, she was working as a waitress at Floodwaters, Muscatine. She enjoyed swimming and loved the river. She was a member of First Christian Church, Keithsburg. Survivors include her parents, Kenny and Mary Tharp of New Boston; a sister, Erica Tharp of New Boston; two grandparents, Irvin and Kay Tharp of Keithsburg and Clyde "Dig" and Leila Wagner of New Boston; a great-grandmother, Evelyn Link of Oquawka, Ill.; four aunts and uncles, Laurie and Randy Short of Oquawka, Ronnie and Darcie Tharp of Kirkwood, Ill., Deb and Tim Sloan of New Boston and Brad and Mindy Wagner of O'Fallon, Mo.; and cousins, Abby, Randi Lynn and Roxanne Short, Mallory and Miranda Tharp, Chloe Wagner and Jennifer Turnis. ----Submitters' Note: No Relation.
Name: RUTH W. THARP
Submitted by: Elva Tharp Clyne
Date Submitted: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 9:16 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, July 18, 1988
RUTH THARP ----- Ruth W. Tharp, 83, 408 W. 7 th St., Muscatine, died early today at her home. Services are Wednesday at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home. The Rev. David Hotelling of the Hillcrest Baptist church will officiate. Amy Rudolph will be organist. Pallbearers will be Jack Stange, Kenton Coyner, Mike Martin, Robert Wheeler, Ralph Herlein and Donald Clark. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs Tharp was born July 15, 1905 at Muscatine. The daughter of Daniel and Ada Milholn Bosch. She was a life resident of the area. She married Louis Tharp on March 28, 1925 in Muscatine. She was of the Methodist faith. A nephew, Robert Bosch, survives. She was preceded in death by her jusband, parents and a brother.
Name: MRS. SUSIELLA "SUE" VALET THARP
Submitted by: Elva Tharp Clyne
Date Submitted: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 6:13 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, April 19, 1967
MRS. SUSIELLA THARP----- Moscow - Mrs Susiella "Sue " Valet Tharp, 91, died Tuesday noon at the Hawker Nursing Home in West Liberty, following a lengthy illness. She was born Dec. 28, 1875, at Moscow Township, the daughter of George and Sophia Fultz Valet. She had been a life resident of this community. She was united in marriage to Lee Tharp in 1895 at Wilton. Survivors include four sons; Louis of Muscatine, Arthur of Moscow, Orin of Moscow and Thomas of Atalissa. Two daughters; Mrs Lila Thompson of Moscow and Mrs Irene Rockafellow of West Liberty; seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husand and one daughter, Iva, and several brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held Thursday at the Gill Memorial Home in Wilton. Rev. S. G. Wilkins will officiate. Burial will be in the Moscow Cemetery.
Name: THOMAS THARP
Submitted by: Elva Tharp Clyne
Date Submitted: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 6:13 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, January 4, 1916
THOMAS THARP was born in Pike County, Ohio March 26 th, 1834 and died at his home in Moscow, Iowa January 2 nd, 1916, aged 81 years, 10 months and 6 days. In the early fifties he came to Iowa where he had since made his home. He served three years in the Civil War, enlisting in Company I, 11 th Iowa Infantry. After serving the time of his first enlistment, he re-enlisted to serve until the close of the war. He was promoted to First Corporal December 10, 1861 and on January 1, 1864 wwas promoted to 3rd Sergeant. Soon after returning from the war he was united in marriage to Emma Jane Wilhelm. To this union three children were born: Elnora, who has preceded him in death; Lee of Moscow and Clara, wife of Rev. C. E. Fitzsimmons, pastor of the M. T. church at Reasnor, Iowa. His wife precded him in death in August 1880. He had two sisters, Harriett and Elizabeth, and two brothers, James and Lee, all of whom have passed away. The funeral services were held at the M. E. Church in Moscow Tuesday, January 4, conducted by Rev. H. C. Millice. His remains were laid to rest in the Moscow Cemetery.-------"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, January 3, 1916-----Pneumonia claims moscow resident----- Thomas Tharp sucumbs after a weeks illness.----- Died last night at home of son ----- Two children survive ------ Funeral announcement later.------- ( Journal's Special Service )------ Wilton, Ia. Jan 3 - Thomas Tharp, 81 years old, died at the home of his son, Lee, in Moscow, about 10:30 O'clock last night after a weeks illness from pneumonia. Mr THarp was stricken by the disease about a week ago and owing to his advanced age, was unable to successfully resist its ravages. Her had lied with is son, Lee, since the death of his second wife, Rosa, in 1901. Surviving him are two children; one son Lee and one daughter, Mrs Clara Fitzsimmons of Reasnor, Iowa. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Name: THOMAS THARP
Submitted by: Elva Tharp Clyne
Date Submitted: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 9:16 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, July, 1992
THOMAS THARP ------ Thomas Tharp, 80, died Saturday at Bethesda Care Center, Muscatine after an extended illness. Services were be Tuesday, at Overman Cemetery, Atalissa, Iowa. He farmed in the Atalissa and Moscow area. Thomas Tharp was born January 22, 1912 in Moscow, Iowa to Lee and Susiella "Sue" Valet Tharp. Thomas Tharp married Edna Schroeder in 1941 in Kahoka, MO. Survivors include a daughter, Beverly ( Mrs Wayne ) Barclay, Atalissa; sons Dennis, Wilton, Iowa and Garey, Muscatine; seven grandchildren; one great-grandson;; a sister, Lila Thompson, Muscatine and two brothers, Orin "Slick" and Arthur Tharp both of Moscow.
Name: VALMA L. THARP
Submitted by: Elva Tharp Clyne
Date Submitted: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 5:29 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE ADVOCATE NEWS", Wilton, Iowa, Thursday, September 23, 1993, page 11
VALMA THARP------ Valma L. Tharp , 84, of Moscow, died Sept. 17, at Bethesda Care Center, Muscatine. Services were held Sept. 20 at the Lacock-Bentley Funeral Home in Wilton with the Rev. Paul Pennington of the United Methodist Church of Wilton officiating. Kathy Luethye was the organist and Henry Bentley was the vocalist. Pallbearers were David Clyne, Paul Clyne, Jerry Hauser, Kyle Hauser, Dennis and Garey Tharp. Burial was in the the Moscow Cemetery. Valma Leona Comstock was born April 30, 1909 in Wilton, the daughter of Matthew and Minnie Collison Comstock. She attended Wilton school and grew up in the Moscow area. As a young woman she worked for Henry Ploen Grocery Store and later at M. J. House grocery in Moscow. Her marriage to Arthur Tharp took place April 25, 1936 in Muscatine. In 1943 the Tharp's began fresh produce farming and also operated a seasonal roadside market on Highway 6 between Moscow and Atalissa until 1961. She is survived by her husband; one daughter, Elva Jane ( Mrs Kenneth ) Clyne of New Ulm, Minn.; three grandchildren, Cynthia Hauser, David and Paul Clyne, and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her one brother, Jerry Comstock.
Name: VIOLA E. THARP
Submitted by: Elva Tharp Clyne
Date Submitted: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 9:16 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, January 18, 2002, page 5A
Viola Tharp ------- Wilton, Iowa - Viola E. Tharp, 87, of Wilton died Wednesday, Jan 16, 2002, at the Wilton Care Center . Services are Saturday at Bently Funeral HOme in Wilton. The Rev. Sam Hahn will officiate. Musical selections will be provided by organist Kathy Luethye and vocalist Henry Bentley. Pallbearers are Jeff Helmold, Tom Lafrenz, Larry Strause, Mark McKillip, Jeffray Lafenz and Paige Holem. Honorary pallbearers are Heather Holem, Cassie Helmold, Brooke Helmold, Megan Lafrenz, and Jenna Lafrenz. Burial will be at Muscatine Memorial Park Cemetery, Muscatine. Mrs Tharp was born April 4, 1914 in Muscatine County, the daughter of Mark and Flora Law McKillip. She married Orin " Slick" Tharp Dec. 5, 1936 at Mount Pleasant, Iowa. He preceded her in death Jan. 29, 1996. She taught in country schools prior to her marriage. She was a member of the Moscow United Methodist Church and its ladies ait. She loved quilting, flowers and chickens. Survivors include a daughter, Jean Smith and husband, Jerry of Wilton; three grandaughters, Jill Lafrenz and husband Tom, Joanne Holem, and Jodi Helmold and husband Jeff, a sister, Elsie Tobias of Muscatine and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents; four sisters, Eva McKillip, Ora McKillip, Alice Atkins and Grace Strause; two brothers, William KcKillip and Mark McKillip Jr.
Name: ALBERT C. THAUREN
Submitted by: Elizabeth Wrocklage
Date submitted: June 24, 2007
Source of Obituary: “THE SIOUX CITY JOURNAL”, Sioux City, Iowa, Sunday, October 23, 1960
Albert C. Thauren , 59, 1306 W. Fourth street, a Sioux Cityan for 46 years, died Saturday after a long illness. Mr. Thauren was born March 14, 1901 at Muscatine, Ia. He was a truck driver for Union Freightways. He married Sarah Blackburn July 29, 1952 in Sioux City. He was a member of St. Boniface Catholic church and Teamsters union 383, A. F. L. C. I. O. Survivors besides the widow include three sisters, Mrs. Emma Winters, Mrs. Margaret Butcher and Mrs. Mary Fleming, all of Sioux City, and a brother, William of Sloan. The body was taken to the Anderson funeral home
Name: FRANK H. THAUREN
Submitted by: Elizabeth Wrocklage
Date submitted: June 24, 2007
Source of Obituary: “MUSCATINE JOURNAL & NEWS TRIBUNE”, Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, April 29, 1937
Frank Thauren, Police Captain, Called by Death ------- Frank H. Thauren, 54, captain of the Muscatine police force, died at his home, 832 Pine street, Wednesday after a long illness. He had been a member of the police force for the past 11 years. Mr. Thauren was born in Muscatine, April 4, 1883, spending his entire life here. He married Margaret O'Melia Feb. 19, 1908 at St. Mathias church, of which he was a member. Surviving are his wife, five children, Mrs. Mary E. Bunce, of Maywood, Ill., John, of Muscatine, Gertrude, Frank, Jr., and Margaret Mary at home. One grandchild, Carma Rose Thauren, two brothers, John, of Healdsburg, Calif., and George, of Muscatine and two sisters, Mrs. Helen Berg and Mrs. Clara Rininsland, of Chicago, also survive. The body was taken to the residence at 832 Pine street this afternoon by the Meyers Funeral home and will remain there until rites are held on Saturday at St. Mathias church. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
Name: GEORGE THAUREN
Submitted by: Elizabeth Wrocklage
Date submitted: June 24, 2007
Source of Obituary: “MUSCATINE JOURNAL & NEWS TRIBUNE”, Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, March 2, 1946
G. Thauren Is Killed By R. I. Train----- George Thauren , 713 Spruce street, was instantly killed at about 2:46 p. m. today when struck by westbound Rock Island passenger train while walking along the tracks a short distance west of the foot of Park avenue. Ernest Moore, route 3, who was walking along the track a short distance behind Thauren, reported that the men stepped over to the north side of the railroad right of way out of the path of an eastbound freight train, noise from which prevented hearing the approach of the passenger train. Thauren's body was thrown a distance along the right of way by the impact of the locomotive, Moore said. The train was halted before passing Oak street. Dr. C. P. Phillips, Muscatine county coroner, was summoned and was conducting an investigation this afternoon. The body was removed tot he George M. Wittich Funeral home. Thauren was about 70 years of age. He had formerly served as sexton at St. Mary's cemetery. He is survived by his widow.
Source of Obituary: “MUSCATINE JOURNAL & NEWS TRIBUNE”, Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, March 4, 1946
----- Funeral services for George Adam Thauren , 69, who met death when struck by a passenger train near here Saturday afternoon, will be conducted Tuesday at St. Mathias church by the Rt. Rev. Msgr. W. L. Hannon. Interment will be in St. Mary's cemetery. Mr. Thauren had left his home early Saturday afternoon to purchase some fish on the river front east of Muscatine and in stepping out of the path of a passing freight train, he was said to have stepped in front of the passenger train. He was born on Sept. 27, 1876, in Muscatine, the son of Anton and Marie Grelle Thauren and has spent all his life here. He married Ludvina Byrne Reineke on June 11, 1907, at Iowa City. Mr. Thauren was a member of St. Mathias church and had served as sexton to St. Mary's cemetery for 12 years before his retirement four years ago. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ludvina Thauren; one brother, John Thauren, Healdsburg, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Helen Berg, Muscatine and Miss Elizabeth Thauren, Chicago. His parents, three brothers and one sister preceded him in death. Coroner C. P. Phillips announced today that an inquest would not be held.
Name: JOHN O. THAUREN
Submitted by: Elizabeth Wrocklage
Date submitted: June 24, 2007
Source of Obituary: “THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, October 5, 1944
J.O. Thauren Is Reported As Missing ------------- PFC. John O. Thauren , 31, has been missing in action in Germany since Sept. 14, according to a telegram received by his wife, 409 East Sixth street, from the war department this morning. Pvt. Thauren entered the service in December of last year and had been overseas since August of this year. He took his training at Camp Roberts, Calif., in Oregon, and then at Camp Meade, Md., before going overseas. A letter was received Monday by Mrs. Thauren, dated Sept. 13, the day before he was reported missing in action, in which he spoke of being "lucky" and coming out of a battle with nothing more than blistered feet. A brother, PFC. Frank Thauren, stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., is at present spending a furlough with his mother, Mrs. Frank Thauren, 832 Pine street.
--------------The Muscatine Journal, October 27, 1944 -------------
PFC. J.O. Thauren, Missing 6 Weeks, Reported Killed ---- Pfc. John O. Thauren, 31, reported as missing in action in Germany since Sept. 14, has now been declared as killed in action, according to a telegram received by his wife, Mrs. Theda Arlene Thauren, 409 East Sixth street, Thursday afternoon. Pfc. Thauren entered the army service in December of last year and went overseas in August of this year. He received his basic training at Camp Roberts, Calif., in Oregon and then went to Camp Meade, Md., for embarkation. The last letter received by Mrs. Thauren from her husband was dated the day before he was reported as missing in action. Pfc. Thauren was born in Muscatine on May 27, 1913, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Thauren. He attended St. Mathias high school and married Theda Arlene McClintock at Davenport on June 4, 1934. He was a member of St. Mathias church, of Muscatine lodge No. 388, Loyal Order of Moose, and of Muscatine lodge No. 815, Fraternal Order of Eagles. Surviving are his wife; one daughter, Carma Rose, at home; his mother, Mrs. Frank Thauren, Muscatine; three sisters, Mary Bunce, Maywood, Ill., Gertrude Olson, Davenport, and Margaret Thauren, at home; one brother, Pfc. Frank Thauren, Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo.; his grandmother, Mrs. John O'Melia, Muscatine. Services for Pfc. Thauren have been arranged at St. Mathias church.
Name: LIZZIE THAUREN
Submitted by: Elizabeth Wrocklage
Date submitted: June 24, 2007
Source of Obituary: “THE EVENING JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, August 4, 1891
DIED--------- At her home, corner Second and Mulberry streets, Sunday evening, August 2, 1891, at 6 o'clock, LIZZIE McEVOY, wife of Henry Thauren, aged 26 years, 8 months and 19 days. The deceased was a native of this county and was well beloved by a large circle of friends, to whom her sudden death is a sad shock. She was united in marriage November 15, 1890, with Henry Thauren, who with an infant child, her parents, two brothers and two sisters, survive to mourn her early death, the latter being Mrs. Thos. Sherry of Fariport, Mrs. M. Knight, and John McEvoy, of this city, and Peter McEvoy, who resides at the old family home in Wilton township. The funeral is appointed to take place Wednesday at 9:30 a. m. from St. Mary's church.
Name: MARGARET M. THAUREN
Submitted by: Elizabeth Wrocklage
Date submitted: June 24, 2007
Source of Obituary: “MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, November 28, 1947
Mrs. Margaret M. Thauren , 64, died at 3:25 p. m., Thursday at Hershey hospital following an illness of about two weeks. Her home was at 832 Pine street. She was born in Muscatine on Nov. 25, 1883, the daughter of John and Mary Garrett Omelia, and had spent all her life here. She was married to Frank H. Thauren on Feb. 19, 1908, at St. Mathias church. Mrs. Thauren was a member of St. Mathias church and of the Rosary society of the church. Surviving are a son, Frank Thauren, Muscatine; three daughters, Mrs. Mary E. Bunce, Maywood, Ill., and Mrs. Gertrude Olson and Mrs. Margaret George, both of Muscatine; two brothers, Robert and William J. Omelia, both of Atalissa; two grandchildren, Carma Rose Thauren and John Bernard George, of this city. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband in 1937, one son John, who as killed in Germany in 1944; and one brother. The body is at the Riley Funeral home where it will remain until services which will be at St. Mathias church on Monday by the Rt. Rev. Msrg. W. L. Hannon. Interment will be at St. Mary's cemetery.
Name: MARIA ANGELLA THAUREN
Submitted by: Elizabeth Wrocklage
Date submitted: June 24, 2007
Source of Obituary: “MUSCATINE JOURNAL & NEWS TRIBUNE”, Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, October 19, 1921
Mrs. Maria A. Thauren , longtime resident of Muscatine, died at her home at 936 Lucas street, Sunday morning. Her death was due to a stroke of apoplexy, suffered October 1. She was 79 years old. Maria Angella Grelle was born October 29, 1841, at Hasekunne, Germany. With her parents she started for America in a sailing vessel, and arrived in the United States, December 17, 1857. Her father and two sisters died at sea on the voyage which occupied thirteen weeks. In 1858 she was united in marriage to Antone Thauren, who preceded her in death by 37 years. To this union ten children were born. Three died in infancy. She is survived by four sons, two daughters and one adopted daughter. They are John N. Thauren of Healdsburg, Calif., Mrs. Helen Berg of Muscatine, Herny J. of Chicago, George, Frank H. and Mrs. Clara Rininsland of Muscatine, and Elizabeth, an adopted daughter of this city. Twenty-one grandchildren and on great grand child also survive. One son, Joseph H., died February 28, 1914. Funeral services will be held from St. Mary's church Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock. The Rev. J. I. Grieser will conduct the services. Burial will be made in St. Mary's cemetery.
Name: SARAH M. THAUREN
Submitted by: Elizabeth Wrocklage
Date submitted: June 24, 2007
Source of Obituary: “THE SIOUX CITY JOURNAL”, Sioux City, Iowa, Monday, December 31, 1973
Mrs. Albert Thauren , 76, Brunsville, Iowa, a long-time resident of Sioux City, died Sunday at Plymouth Manor in Le Mars, Iowa, after an extended illness. Services will be Wednesday at the Luken-Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars with the Rev. Dale Reiff of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Le Mars officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Sioux City. Mrs. Thauren, the former Sarah M. Blackburn , was born Oct. 23, 1897 in Le Mars. She was married in Muscatine, Iowa. Mr. Thauren died in 1960. She lived in Sioux City for most of her life before moving to Brunsville two years ago to make her home with Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Osterbuhr. She had lived at Plymouth Manor for a short time before her death. Survivors include nieces and nephews.
Name: VERA THAUREN
Submitted by: Elizabeth Wrocklage
Date submitted: June 24, 2007
Source of Obituary: “THE SIOUX CITY JOURNAL”, Sioux City, Iowa, Wednesday, February 10, 1982
SLOAN, Iowa - Mrs. Vera Thauren , 84, Sloan, died Monday in a Sioux City nursing home. Services will be Wednesday in the Wood Funeral Home at Sloan, The Rev. David Beckerdite will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Park Cemetery in Sioux City. Mrs. Thauren, the former Vera Greedy, was born Jan. 2, 1898, at Farragut, Iowa. She was married to William Thauren July 22, 1943, in Omaha. He died July 11, 1969. Survivors include several nephews and a niece.
Name: WILLIAM G. THAUREN
Submitted by: Elizabeth Wrocklage
Date submitted: June 24, 2007
Source of Obituary: “THE SIOUX CITY JOURNAL”, Sioux City, Iowa, Monday, July 14, 1969
Funeral services will be Tuesday in the United Congregational church at Sloan for William G. Thauren, 69, of Solan, formerly of Sioux City. The Rev. James E. Larson will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Park Cemetery in Sioux City under the direction of the Wood Funeral Home of Whiting, Iowa. Mr. Thauren died Friday in a Sioux Falls hospital. He was born Dec. 28, 1899, at Muscatine, Iowa. He married Vera Greedy at Omaha on July 22, 1943. He was a barber and car upholsterer, and lived in Sioux City prior to moving to Sloan 30 years ago. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, and was a 50-year member of Emery John Post 481 of the American Legion in Whiting. The widow and a sister, Mrs. Mary Fleming of Viborg, S.D, survive.
Name: ALBERT THEDE
Submitted by: June Brewer Welsch
Date Submitted: May 28, 2003
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, February 27, 1961, front page
Two Die After Three-Car Accident on Highway 22 --- Two persons died early Sunday in Muscatine General hospital following a three-car accident on highway 22, a mile east of Fairport. Six other persons were injured in the crash. --- ALBERT THEDE, 65, route 3, Muscatine, died about three hours after the accident near the driveway of the Thede home. MRS. BEULAH NEWTON, 44, Panorama drive, Bettendorf, died at 3:15 a.m.--- Still in poor condition at the hospital is Thede's wife, Mildred, aged 50, who suffered severe head injuries. Their grandson, Charles Naber, 8, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Naber, No. 1 Jacqueline drive, Muscatine was reported in good condition. The boy had his appendix removed as a result of the accident.--- Mrs. Newton's husband, Harry C. Newton, 48, was reported in fair condition. The Newton's daughter, Mrs. Irene Rembold, 27, is also in fair condition, and her son, Billy aged 5, was reported good. The Rembolds are from Buffalo.Mrs. Hattie Opal Hutchinson, 48, Buffalo, the lone occupant of the third car involved, also was in good condition today.--- Two George M. Wittich ambulances and Riley funeral home, ambulance were summoned to take the injured to the hospital Saturday. Sheriff Dick Oppelt said the Newton car had to be pried apart in order to remove the injured.--- Sherriff Oppelt who was assisted at the scene by Deputy Mike Martin and State Patrol Officer William Shank, said Thede was driving west on the highway and approaching the driveway to his farm. Mrs. Hutchison, who was bound for Mississippi to visit a relative, was following the Thede car. The Newtons, who were reported to have been in Muscatine visiting relatives, were traveling east. The Newton and Thede cars crashed head-on and then the Hutchison car crashed into one or both of the other cars, it was reported. The Newton and Thede cars came to a stop cross-wise on the highway, the Thede car straddling the center line and the rear section of the Newton car in the ditch on the south side of the roadway. The Hutchison car went off the road to the south.--- Mrs. Hutchison was traveling with her small dog, which was brought to a Muscatine kennel when its owner went to the hospital for treatment of a severe ankle injury.
Name: HARRY THEDE
Submitted by Bev Gerdts (of no relation)
Date submitted: January 24, 2008
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, June 15, 1995
HARRY THEDE, 84, died Wednesday, June 14, 1995, at his home in Lakewood, Colo. --- Services will be Saturday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home with the Rev. Elmer Brunk officiating. Burial will be at the Muscatine Memorial Park Cemetery. --- Mr. Thede was born July 5, 1910, in Iowa, a son of Henry W. and Sophia Horn Thede. His marriage to Evelyn Long took place Jan. 31, 1934 in Muscatine. He had farmed in the area south of Durant, and formerly operated the Sweetland Auction Sales in Sweetland. --- Survivors include his wife, Evelyn; one son Darrell Thede of Lakewood ; on brother LeRoy Thede of Durant; one grandson, David Thede of Leesburg, Va.; one granddaughter, Renee Nellis of Lakewood, and one great granddaughter, Kaylynn. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and two brothers.
Name: HERBERT THEDE
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: December 18, 2001
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, January 8, 1976, page 12
HERBERT THEDE----Herbert Thede, Moscow, died this morning at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City. Services are pending at the Gill Memorial Home, Wilton. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery, Wilton. Visitation will start Friday morning at the funeral home.(Webmaster's note: This is a funeral notice. There may be an actual obituary in an early newspaper issue. I didn't look for one. I've included this funeral notice only because it was on the same page as an obituary for another person that I was looking for. Maybe this will help someone.)
Name: VERNON THEDE
Submitted by: Denise & Norma for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: January 9, 2005
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, April 13, 1987, page 4A
VERNON THEDE-------Vernon Thede, 87, 2811 Mulberry Ave., died Saturday at his home. Private graveside services will be later under the direction of the Fairbanks Lamb Chapel. The Rev. Eugene Augustine will officiate. There is no visitation. The body has been cremated. Mr. Thede was born May 8, 1899 at Wilton, a son of George F. and Matilda Leth Thede. On March 10, 1943, he married Mary Lane at Muscatine. He was a 50 year member of the Elks lodge and was an original member of the board of trustees of Muscatine General Hospital and served on the board for nearly 20 years. For several years he was district manager for the Moorman Feed Company and later owned and operated two feed and grain mills in Wilton including the Econ-O-Mix Corporation from which he retired. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Hollis ( Estelle ) Gentry of Muscatine. His wife preceded him in death Dec. 31, 1986.
Name: ADELL THIRTYACRE
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, December 13, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, September 4, 1995
Adell Thirtyacre----- IOWA CITY -- Adell Thirtyacre, 88, of Muscatine, died Sunday, Sept. 3, 1995, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Services will be held Wednesday at Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home. The Rev. Edward Frank of the Spangler Chapel United Methodist Church will officiate. Pallbearers will be Jim Smith, Shane Sanders, Eric Sanders, Leroy Fuhlman, Charlie Pace and Glen Stuart. Memorials may be made to the Spangler Chapel United Methodist Church. Mrs. Thirtyacre was born Aug. 16, 1907, in Muscatine, the daughter of Herman Bridge and Abbie Essex. She was married to J. Curtis Smith on August 26, 1934, in Monmouth, Ill. She later married John L. Thirtyacre on April 10, 1971, in Iowa City. She was a member of the Spangler Chapel United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women of the Church, Bloomington Grange and Bloomington Homemakers. She is survived by her husband, John L. Thirtyacre, Muscatine; a son David G. and Tammy Smith of Muscatine; a daughter Mrs. Timothy W. (Adelma Kay) Sanders, Frankfurt, Ky.; six grandchildren; two great grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Ralph (Gertrude) Lippelgoes of Muscatine; a sister, Donna Griffith, of Cape Coral, Fla.; and four stepdaughters, Mrs. Keith (Kay) Pace, Mrs. Charlie (Jane) Pace, Mrs. Rudy (Frances) Hirt, all of Muscatine, and Norma Walker, of Newport, Wash. She was preceded in death by her parents and first husband, who died in 1957.
Name: BLANCHE THOMAS
Submitted by: Don Hengen
Date Submitted: Saturday, June 02, 2001 3:55PM
Source of Obituary: MUSCATINE JOURNAL, Muscatine,IA., Thursday, July 31, 1980
Blanche Thomas----- Mrs. Blanche Thomas, 77, 414 Beggs St., died Wednesday morning at Valley View Manor. Services will be held Saturday at the Wesley United Methodist Church, Rev. Tony Nestor will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Born Aug. 17, 1902 in Muscatine County, she was the daughter of Ernest and Pearl Sherfey Pace. She was a life resident of the Muscatine area. Her marriage to A.P. Thomas took place Jan. 26, 1932 in Illinois City, Ill. She was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church, the Eastern Star ant the White Shrine and Amaranth. Mrs. Thomas was a former employee of Coder Hardware and the Batterson Department Store. Survivors include two sons, John of Muscatine and Sydney of Waterloo; eight grandchildren; one brother, Harold Pace of Muscatine; and one sister, Mrs Walter Baker of Pleasant Prairie. She was preceded in death by her husband.
Name: LURA B. THOMAS
Submitted by: Phyllis Hazen (of no relation)
Date submitted: October 18, 2008
Source: “Muscatine Journal and News – Tribune”, Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, 12 April 12, 1940 pg 2
Funeral services for Mrs. Lura B. Thomas, 67, of 524 Jackson street, who died Tuesday, was held at Thursday at the Hoffman Funeral church with Dr. L. L. Weis, pastor of the First Methodist church, officiating. Burial was in the High Prairie cemetery. Pallbearers were Lyle Hammond, A. Williams, Theodore Pratt and 0. Lucas. Flower attendants were Grace Lucas and Miss Gladys Rollins.
Name: PAUL E. THOMAS
Submitted by: jiWelsch
Date Submitted: Thursday, December 30, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, November 23, 2004, page 5A
Paul Thomas---- MUSCATINE, Iowa - Paul E. Thomas, 52, Muscatine, died Sunday, Nov. 21, 2004, at Unity Hospital. The Rev. Andy Landers will officiate the services. Casket bearers are DeWayne Hopkins, Jim Lee, Jim VanWinkle, Kelly Gubser, Jamie Hopkins and Joe Barten. Honorary casket bearers are Bill Leddy, Chuck Littler, Kevin Madsen, Eric Wagner, Mike Hansen and Mirta Ramer. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Thomas was born March 7, 1952, in Muscatine, the son of Robert H. and Norma Jean Barnhart Thomas. He married Jill P. Asleson Nov. 5, 1988, in Fountain, Minn. He was a member of Calvary Church and was the first to play an electric guitar at the church. He was a very active in the Worship band and a member of the Vision Team. He had just finished mixing and producing the most recent CD the band recorded. He was a member of several local bands for more than 35 years including the Day Breakers, Rox, The Ones and Cruisin. You would often hear Cruisin say "we only play the songs we want to hear". Not only was he a very talented musician, he also had a skill with computers. He was employed by Stanley Consultants Inc. as a systems analyst. Survivors include his wife; a son, Samuel Robert Thomas of Muscatine; a brother, Dale R. Thomas and fianc/e Mary Sue Knoblauch of Bettendorf; stepmother, Elisabeth Loos Thomas of Muscatine; three stepbrothers, Harold Loos and wife Patsy, Norbert Loos and Karl Loos, all of Muscatine; two stepsisters, Leona Fortenbacher and husband Josef and Gerry Bermel and husband Steve, all of Muscatine; stepnieces and nephews, Matt Loos and wife Becky, John Loos, Mark Loos, Leo Loos, David Loos, Mark Fortenbacher and wife Amy, Karl Fortenbacher and wife Carey, Krista Regennitter and husband Nathan, Elisabeth Bermel and Erica Bermel, all of Muscatine. He was preceded in death by his parents. ------Submitters' Note: I'm not relation.
Name: RICHARD L. THOMAS
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Thursday, August 25, 2005 3:22 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, February 1, 2005
Richard Thomas---- COTTONWOOD, Ariz. -- Richard L. Thomas, 75, Cottonwood, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Westcott Funeral Home, Cottonwood, handled the arrangements. Mr. Thomas was born March 6, 1929, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Thomas of Muscatine. Survivors include two brothers, William Thomas of Connecticut and James Thomas of Illinois; four children, Kathy Stair of Norcross, Ga., Gaye Stidham of Payson, Ariz., Michelle Blair of Mission Viejo, Calif., and Michael Thomas of Freeville, N.Y.; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. -----Submitters' Note: No Relation
Name: ALBERT HENRY THOMPSON
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Monday, December 13, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, March, 1986
Albert Thompson----- COLUMBUS JUNCTION---Albert Henry Thompson, 98, died Tuesday at the Klein Unit of the Burlington Medical Center. Services are Friday at the Stacy-Lewis Chapel with the Rev. Richard Gilbert of the Klein Unit of the Burlington Hospital officiating. Donna Belle Hughes is organist. pallbearers are Jerry Giffin, Randall Teel, Lloyd Prior. Honorary pallbearers are Dennis Peters and Don Howell. Burial will be in the Columbus City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Columbus Junction Library. Mr. Thompson was born Aug. 25, 1887 in Gaylord, Kan., a son of John and Susan Blandford Thompson. He married Clella Welsch on June 2, 1921 in Columbus Junction. He was an Army veteran of World War I, serving in Germany and France. He was a charter member of the Allen Wright Hanft Post No. 100 American Legion, and the VFW. He was a laborer at John Deer Plant, Moline and the Ordinance Plant in Burlington. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Maurice (Mary) Young, Burlington; and Mrs. Ralph (Jean) Reisener, Washington; five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; one sister, Louise Burge, Bethesda, Md. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1961, three sisters, two brothers, one grandson and one infant son.----- Submitters' Note: he died March 6, 1986.
Name: EMMA FRANCIS (McCARTNEY) THOMPSON
Submitted by: David McCartney
Date Submitted: July 15, 2011
Source of Obituary: "Wilton Advocate”, Wilton, IA, August 9, 1951, p.1
Final Rites for Emma Thompson Held Saturday. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 4, for Emma Francis Thompson, 96, lifetime resident of Wilton, where death occurred August 1 at the home of Mrs. Ella Miller, Wilton, following a lengthy illness. --- Mrs. Thompson was born July 23, 1855 at Illinois City, Illinois, the daughter of Jacob and Mary McCartney. Her marriage to Hugh Thompson took place July 3, 1873 in Wilton. Mrs. Thompson was a member of the Wilton Methodist church. --- Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Mate Brower of San Francisco, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Bert Duncan of Wilton; and one granddaughter. Preceding her in death were her husband, parents, four brothers, and two sisters. --- Funeral services were held from the Griffith Funeral Home. The Rev. P. M. Conant officiated. Casket bearers were Harold Duncan, Lester Duncan, Ora Hall, Charles Brenner, Lester Brenner, and Kenneth Brenner. Mr. and Mrs. Newton Lang were vocalists. Mrs. Harry Birkhofer was organist. ---Burial was in Oakdale cemetery, Wilton Junction.
Name: HUGH THOMPSON
Submitted by: Webmaster for Carla
Date Submitted: Monday, November 27, 2006
also submitted by David McCartney
Date Submitted: July 15, 2011
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, May 10, 1911, page 10
AGED RESIDENT OF WILTON SUCCUMBS-----HUGH THOMPSON, AGED 81 YEARS, PASSES AWAY-----Had Been Ill for Past Three Years----Had Resided in the Vicinity of Wilton Since 1871.-------Wilton, Ia., May 10.---(Special.)----Hugh Thompson, one of the oldest residents of Wilton, passed away at 4 o’clock this morning at his home in North Wilton, his death being due to the debilities of old age. Mr. Thompson had been ill for the past three years and had been bedfast since last December. Mr. Thompson was born in Columbus county, Ohio, February 8, 1830. He came to Wilton in 1871 and had resided in this vicinity since that time. He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Mazie Brower, of Portland, Ore. Three brothers, George Thompson, of Muscatine; James B. Thompson, of Little River, Kan., and John, of Grand Island, Neb., also survive. The funeral will be held at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon from the Presbyterian church. The services will be in charge of Rev. M. E. Lumbar, pastor of that church.------"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, May 17, 1911, page 2"------Hugh Thompson, an old resident of this place, passed away May 10, 1911, at 4 o'clock in the morning, after a lingering illness. Mr. Thompson was well known by the old residents of this place, for he always took an active part in the advancementof those principles that were for the betterment of mankind. Hugh Thompson was born in Carol county, Ohio, February 8, 1830, and died at his home in Wilton, Iowa, May 10, 1911. His death was due to dropsy and other complications due to his age as he was 81 years, 3 months and two days old at the time of his death and he had been an invalid for about two years, during which time it was impossible for him to engage in his former activities. Mr. Thompson's father was born in England and his mother in Ireland, and his family home in the state of Ohio. In September 1855, he was married to Samantha Ensign in Portage county, Ohio. Some fifty years ago they moved onto a farm in Muscatine county and in 1870 he moved to Wilton, Iowa, where Mrs. Thompson died in 1872. To this union was born one child, James Ensign Thompson, who met accidental death on the cars in 1874. He was again united in marriage in 1873 to Miss Emma McCartney, of Wilton, Iowa, and has since that time resided in Wilton. To this union was born one child, Mata E., a former teacher in the Wilton schools, but now of Portland Ore. Throughout his long sickness he did not seem to suffer and was very devoted and acknowledged every attention given him by the faithful wife who aided and comforted him during his long sickness and who deserves words of appreciation for the tender loving care given her companion during his last days on earth. Mr. Thompson, in early life, united with the Methodist church at North Prairie, but has not been affiliated with the church since he has resided in Wilton. Besides his wife and his daughter, Mrs. Mata Brower, of Portland Ore, he leaves three brothers, James Thompson, of Little River, Kansas; George Thompson, of Muscatine; and Jackson Thompson, of Grand Island, Nebraska. Conscious to the last, smiling and without suffering, he looked up at his wife, folded his hands and went peacefully to rest; where we hope in Heaven to meet Him, where no farewell tears are shed. The funeral was held at the Presbyterian church at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon. The service was conducted by Rev. M. E. Lumbar, pastor of the church. Interment was made at Oakdale cemetery. The pall bearers were : Dr. F. B. James, A. C. Shiflet, W. D. Harris, H. W. Lamp, Dr. J. W. Miller, and A. T. Nelson.
Name: JAMES THOMPSON
Submitted by: Bev Gerdts
Date Submitted: October 29, 2011
Source of Obituary: "Muscatine Daily Journal", Muscatine, IA., Monday May 17, 1880
Died, at his home 4 miles north west of Muscatine, Sunday night May 16, 1880 at 10 o’clock after a brief illness, James Thompson, aged 73 years. Deceased was father of T.J. Thompson of this city and had resided in this county 15 years. Funeral will take place at 2 o’clock tomorrow afternoon at the Friends Meeting House at Bloomington and his remains will be deposited in the cemetery at that place along side those of his wife.
Name: JASPER S. "TOM" THOMPSON
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Tuesday, August 2, 2005 8:09 AM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, July 19, 2005
Jasper 'Tom' Thompson---- MUSCATINE, Iowa - Jasper S. "Tom" Thompson, 86, Fruitland, died Monday, July 18, 2005, at Unity Hospital. The Rev. Kimberly Bowles will officiate the services. After the funeral service, there will be a time of food and fellowship at Island United Methodist Church. After cremation of the body, inurnment with military honors, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 24, at Island Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the World War II Memorial. Mr. Thompson was born July 21, 1918, in Rock Island County, Ill., the son of Jasper A. and Effie L. Garrett Thompson. He married Charlene Strause on March 31, 1962, in Muscatine. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the European Theater in the 34th Infantry from April 1941 until August 1945. He was hired as the 17th employee of HON Industries where he worked for 33 years, retiring in 1980. He was a past member of Moose Lodge No. 388 and the Eagles Lodge. He was associated with the Island United Methodist Church. He loved woodworking and made many items for friends. He was an avid trout fisherman and enjoyed fishing the trout streams of northeast Iowa. He was blessed with the gift of gab and never knew a stranger, with many conversations beginning with "are you related to." His storytelling usually included many old time sayings and phrases. He adored his grandchildren and looked forward to their visits so he could tease and torment them. Survivors include his wife, Char Thompson of Fruitland; two daughters, Kimberly S. Thompson of Baltimore, Md., and Kay L. Chapman and husband Tim of Letts; and two grandchildren, Kelsey and Ben Chapman of Letts. He was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers and four sisters. -----Submitters' Note: No Relation.
Name: JOE THOMPSON
Submitted by: Webmaster for Carla
Date Submitted: Monday, November 27, 2006
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, April 6, 1908, page 9
WILTON.----- Wilton, April 6.---- Joe Thompson, who resided three miles southeast of Wilton, passed away at his home, about ten o’clock last evening. He was in his usual good health until last Thursday afternoon, when he suffered a stroke of apoplexy, which finally caused his death. Mr. Thompson was born in Ohio, but had resided in Muscatine county for the past forty years. He was 68 years of age at the time of his death. Mr. Thompson leaves a daughter, Mrs. Thos. Hittle, of Chicago, and son, Cecil Thompson, of Spokane, Wash; also two brothers, Hugh Thompson, of Wilton, and Geo. Thompson, of Muscatine. His wife preceded him in death a number of years ago. The funeral services will be held at the home at two o’clock Tuesday afternoon and will be conducted by Rev. A. E. Boss, rector of the Episcopal church, of Muscatine. Interment will be made in Oakdale cemetery.
Name: LILA THOMPSON
Submitted by: Elva Tharp Clyne
Date Submitted: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 9:16 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, August 3, 1992, page 5A
LILA THOMPSON----- Lila Thompson, 96, resident of the Moscow area, died Saturday, Aug. 1, 1992, at Bethesda Care Center, Muscatine. Graveside services will be Tuesday, August 4, at Memorial Park Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be neices and nephews, Dennis Tharp, Garey Tharp, Howard Rockafellow, Beverly Barclay, Roger Rockafellow, Jean Smith and Elva Clyne. Mrs Thompson was born March 17, 1896 in Moscow township, Muscatine County, Iowa. A daughter of Lee and Susiella Valet Tharp. She married William Thompson March 29, 19917. She was a member of the Moscow Methodist Church. Survivors include two brothers, Orin " Slick " Tharp and Arthur Tharp, both of Moscow, and seven neices and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers and two sisters.
Name: OLFRY THOMPSON
Submitted by: Bev Gerdts
Date Submitted: July 27, 2011
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, IA., Saturday April 23,
Died – In this township, Olfry Thompson- aged 64 years,- a minister of the society of friends. Funeral at their meeting house, on the graded road, today p.m. at 3 O’clock.
Name: ORVAL GLEN THOMPSON
Submitted by: Pat Drumm for Judy Beeding
Date submitted: Sept. 13, 2007
Source of Obituary: “THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, August 17, 1917, pg. 4
Atalissa, Ia., Aug. 17 – Injuries sustained in an auto accident Sunday evening proved fatal to Glen Thompson, a well know local young man, as he was being removed to a hospital at Iowa City at 6:30 o’clock last evening. He displayed no signs of illness until yesterday morning when a physician was summoned. His condition grew more critical during the afternoon and it was decided that hospital treatment was necessary. He was then placed in a car and rushed to an Iowa City hospital, death occurring in the auto as the attendants were about to remove him to a bed. Internal injuries resulting from the accident are believed to have caused his demise.--- That the incident leading to his death will be probed is indicated in the announcement here that an inquest over the young man’s body was conducted by County Coroner Dr. E. H. King at West Liberty this morning. A number of local residents were subponaed as witnesses.--- Thompson and his wife, after attending services at the Cedar Valley church Sunday evening, seated themselves in their buggy and were about to journey homeward when an auto said to have been occupied by three West Liberty young men backed into the buggy, which, it is said, was about sixty feet from the car. As a result of the crash, Thompson sustained a fractured right arm and internal injuries. Later, he was given medical attention and indications were that he would recover rapidly. He made a number of trips from his home to the city early in the week and did not complain of illness until Thursday morning.--- The deceased, who, only a few months ago, married Miss Lela McIntyre, was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. John Thompson and was born and raised in this vicinity. He was 21 years of age.
West Liberty, Ia, Aug 17 – That the rather sudden death of Glen Thompson of Atalissa was caused by an auto accident in which the young man figured Sunday evening was the verdict returned by a coroner’s jury at an inquest here this morning. The jurymen declared that death resulted from stoppage of the heart brought about when Thompson fell from his buggy after the vehicle had been struck by an automobile driven by John Coxon of this city and in which two other local young men, Charles Gatton and Crett Embree, were also seated.--- County Coroner King presided at the inquest, Ernest McGowen, Walter Fogg and Frank Montgomery served as jurymen. Several witnesses testified. The inquest was held at the S. C. Snider undertaking parlors.
Source of Obituary: “Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, August 24, 1917, pg. 7
Orval Glen Thompson was born at Eliza, Mercer county, Illinois, November 29, 1889, and died, as the result of an automobile collision at Mercy hospital, Iowa City, August 16, 1917.--- Glen was the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Thompson of Atalissa, Ia., and was well and favorably known as a kind and obedient son.--- On the 28th of February, 1917, he was united in marriage to Miss Lela V. McIntire, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer McIntire of Cedar Valley. He was a faithful member of the Cedar Valley M. E. church for over four years. He gladly assisted in the erection of the new church building at Cedar Valley and their wedding ceremony was the first performed in the new building. He leaves to mourn his departure his young wife, his father and mother and other relatives. One brother and one sister preceded him in death.--- The funeral services were conducted by his pastor, Harvey E. Butler at the late home and with a public service in the Cedar Valley M. E. church at 2 o’clock Saturday. Burial was made in the West Liberty cemetery.
Name: WILLIAM "DICK" THOMPSON
Submitted by: Elva Tharp Clyne
Date Submitted: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 10:24 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE ADVOCATE NEWS", Wilton, Iowa, April, 1963
William "Dick " Thompson ------- Wilton - Funeral services for William "Dick" Thompson, 68, will be held this afternoon at the Gill Memorial Home. Mr Thompson died suddenly Monday, at his home in Moscow. Death was attributed to a heart attack. William Thompson was born May 5, 1894, to William and Elizabeth Hershman Thompson in Moscow Township. He married Lila Tharp March 29, 1917 at Muscatine and was a retired farmer at the time of his death. Survivors include his wife, Lila; one brother, Joseph Thompson, Moscow; one sister Pearl ( Mrs John) Weikart, Muscatine. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and one brother. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Muscatine, Iowa.
Name: HENRY THORNDIKE
Submitted by: Bev Gerdts
Date Submitted: January 1, 2012
Source of Obituary: "Muscatine Daily Journal", Muscatine, IA., Friday June 14, 1878
Died at his residence in Sweetland Township, Thursday afternoon, June 13, 1878 after a lingering illness, Henry Thorndike, aged about 50 years. Deceased had been a teacher among the Indians in Indian Territory, and had lived in Sweetland 2 years. He was a member of the Society of Friends and an evangelist. Funeral at 3 p.m., Sabbath, at Bloomington Meeting House.
Name: HERMAN THURSTON
Submitted by: the Webmaster
Date Submitted: July 30, 2006
Source of Obituary:"THE WILTON ADVOCATE", Wilton, Iowa, Thursday, February 19, 1942, front page
HERMAN THURSTON---Herman Thurston, age 46, editor and publisher of the Wilton Advocate, and a prominent citizen of that town, died of an heart attack last Friday noon, February 6, while upon the street as he was going home from his office to dinner. Junior Atkinson was near him as he fell and summoned assistance to take him to Dr. Leith's office but he was beyond help when they got him there. Herman Thurston, son of San?ora and Mary Thurston, was born in Cedar County, February 25, 1895. When he was still a youngster his parents moved to Wilton where he resided until his death. He attended the Wilton schools and at an early age started to work in the Advocate office and has since followed the printing trade. During the World War he enlisted on March 8, 1918, and served in the Field Artillery over seas for about eight months. He was mustered out of service a sergeant. On March 29, 1921 he married Miss Mildred Riggenberg at Wilton. He is survived by the widow, four sons, Keith, Dean, Herman and Richard; a daughter, Donna Ruth, his aged mother, and a brother, besides many other relatives and a host of friends. Herman was active in Republican party politics of Muscatine County, being chairman of Wilton Township. He took a very active part in the affairs of the party at all times. At the time of his death he was a member of the Muscatine County Defense Council; a member of the Wilton School Board, The Wilton American Legion Post, Masonic Order and the Presbyterian church taking an active part in all of them. He was a real family man, his greatest delight being in his home and family. A kind and affectionate husband, and a loving, indulgent father, a good friend to all he made for himself a large circle of friends in the entire community. As a newspaper man, he was always on the job, and gave his community his best efforts to produce a good, clean weekly newspaper. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church Monday afternoon, the Rev. T. A. Mansen, officiating. Music was by Mrs. Holzhauer. The pall bearers were personal and business friends, F. Nesper of Muscatine; G. G. Leith, D. V. Smull and State Representative F. A. Latchaw of Wilton and Editor George Harling of Durant and E. B. Kerr, business man of West Liberty. The flowers were in charge of Mrs. G. Leith, Mrs. Henry Schnack and Mrs. LeMoyne Weierhauser. The American Legion Post attended the funeral in a body, there being more than 40 present. At the grave the military rites were read by Rev. Newgard, himself, a former chaplain in the army. The firing squad fired a salute and taps were sounded.
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