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Name: ERNEST UMSCHEID
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: December 18, 2001
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, March 22, 1963, page 11
ERNEST UMSCHEID-----Funeral services for Ernest Umscheid, 69, were held Thursday at St. Mary's church. Rev. Carl F. Clems officiated. Rev. L. J. Vogel of Nichols was also in the sanctuary. Sister M. Joella was the organist. The seventh and eighth grade choir was directed by Sister Jacinta. Altar boys were Robert Finley, Fred Swanson, Bernard Oostendorp, Leo Connell, Carl Geirse and Clyde Park. Interment was at St. Mary's cemetery. Mr. Umscheid died March 18 at his home at 606 Pine. The George M. Wittich funeral home was in charge of arrangements.(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: BURTUS UNDERWOOD
Submitted by: Phyllis Hazen (of no relation)
Date Submitted: August 28, 2010
Source of Obituary: "Muscatine Journal & News Tribune", Muscatine, Iowa February 11, 1944
B. Underwood, Funeral Rites Planned Here - Word was received here today of the death of Burtess Underwood, former Muscatine resident, which occurred at Peoria, Ill., at 8:15 Thursday night. Mr. Underwood's wife, who preceded him in death, was the former Minnietta McClaren of Muscatine. The body will be brought to Muscatine for burial on Sunday, further details will be announced later.
The Muscatine Journal & News Tribune, Monday, February 14, 1944
BURTUS UNDERWOOD. The body of Burtus Underwood former Muscatine man who died at Peoria, Ill., Thursday after a several months' illness, will be brought to Muscatine for burial in Greenwood cemetery Sunday. A short service will be held at the Greenwood chapel at 2 p. m. Sunday. Funeral services are to be conducted at Peoria today. --- Burtus Underwood, 67, was born Aug. 17, 1876, at Illinois City, Ill., and resided in Muscatine until 40 years ago when he went to Peoria. He has lived there ever since. --- Surviving are one son, Clifton of Peoria, one grandson, Lt. Robert Underwood, stationed at Camp Lee, Va., and one sister, Mrs. Bessie Cook of Peoria. His wife Minnetta, his parents and one brother, Harvey, preceded him in death.
Name: EMMA UNDERWOOD
Submitted by: Phyllis Hazen (of no relation)
Date Submitted: August 28, 2010
Source of Obituary: "The Davenport Democrat and Leader", Davenport, Iowa, June 17, 1923 pg 22
EMMA UNDERWOOD, VETERAN SCHOOL TEACHER, BURIED. Muscatine, Ia. – June 16 – The funeral of Miss Emma Underwood, veteran local school teacher, was conducted Saturday afternoon at 4:30 o’clock from the home, 612 West Second street. The Rev. E. M. Vittum, pastor of the First Congregational church, officiated. Burial took place in the Greenwood cemetery.--- Born in Manchester, N. H., Jan. 28, 1856, she came to Muscatine when a child 5 years of age. She was an instructor in the local schools for nearly half a century, 20 years of which she was a member of the High school faculty. She had held a trusteeship with the Musser public library since 1908.
Name: FRANK LIVINGSTON UNDERWOOD
Submitted by: Phyllis Hazen (of no relation)
Date Submitted: August 28, 2010
Source of Obituary: "New York Times", New York, New York, March 18, 1918
Frank Livingston Underwood, first President of the Arizona Copper Company and promoter of the American Smelting and Refining Company died in New York City at the age of 74 yrs. At the time he was President of the British Columbia Copper Company and allied concerns. His home was at 149 East Fortieth St. and he had a summer place at Litchfield, CT. --- He was born at Waldon, VT. As a young man he was a bank clerk in Iowa and finally became cashier of the Muscatine National Bank. He organized the Merchants National Bank of Kansas City, MO and built several Western railroads which afterward became parts of larger systems. --- His wife was Theodosia Hawley of Muscatine, Ind (Iowa). Survived by 3 daughters Mrs. John Hopkins, Mrs. Carroll Perry of Santa Barbara, Calif., Miss Blanche Underwood of this city.
Name: LYDIA UNDERWOOD
Submitted by: Lynn McCleary (of no relation)
Dated Submitted: September 18, 2010
Source of Obituary: "Muscatine Journal & News Tribune", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday Dec. 10, 1908
Mrs. Lydia Underwood who passed away at her home in Peoria Illinois on Monday nigh will be brought to Muscatine for burial on the 8:19 train tonight. The funeral service will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock from the home of her niece, Mrs. Cora Reynolds, 113 West Ninth Street, and interment will be made in Greenwood Cemetery. --- Mrs. Underwood, who was 69 years of age, was well known in Muscatine. For ten years she had been a resident of this city until nine years ago when she removed to Aledo, Ill., where she lived for six years before removing to Peoria, Ill., where her death occurred from pneumonia. The only immediate relatives surviving are two half sisters, Mrs. William Lamberts and Mrs. N. Murdock, of near Illinois City.
Name: MINNIE UNDERWOOD
Submitted by: Lynn McCleary (of no relation)
Dated Submitted: September 18, 2010
Source of Obituary: "Muscatine Journal & News Tribune", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, January 10, 1934 pg 7
Minnie Underwood former Muscatine woman who died at Peoria, Ill., Monday will be conducted at the Hoffman Funeral home here at 3 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
Name: UNKNOWN WOMAN
Submitted by: Phyllis Hazen
Dated Submitted: February 13, 2011
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, April 30, 1913, pg 12
BODY OF WOMAN IS FOUND IN STREAM - Unidentified Corpse Discovered Lodged Against Government Boat Today. Inquest Is Held. No Marks of Violence Are Found on Body and Jury Finds That Death Was Due to Drowning. Body Will Be Interred Late Today at Local Cemetery. --- The lifeless body of an unidentified woman was discovered floating in the Mississippi river in front of the city this morning at about 6 o'clock. No marks of violence were found on the body and the coroner's jury found that the woman came to her death by drowning. No marks oŁ Identification were found upon her clothing and it is likely that she will be buried as an unknown in the potter's field at the city cemetery late today. --- The features were obscure because of the bloated condition of the body and identification would be difficult. The police in up-river cities have been notified but thus far no information has been received with reference to any drowning, nor is any woman reported to be missing in the northerly cities. --- While no evidence was discovered which might establish the fact that the woman was murdered, members of the party of rivermen who viewed the remains held an opinion to the effect that life was extinct when she was thrown into the water, for the limbs were not cramped, as is often the case in drowning. --- Found By Engineer. --- The corpse was discovered lodged against one of the boats in the government fleet anchored near the Rock Island round house by C. A. Nye, of Decatur, Ill., who is employed as a government engineer in work which is being done along the river. He found the body at about 6 o'clock and when other members of the party were called to the place, the body was drawn to the shore, where it awaited the coming of the coroner. The remains were removed to the Meyers undertaking parlors, where the inquest was held later in the morning. --- The Description. --- The description of the unknown woman as given in the coroner's report follows: Woman is white complexioned; height, 5.7 feet, and weighs about 170 pounds; long reddish black hair with brown eyes; is probably about 3O to 35 years of age; was attired in a blue serge suit, white skirt and black buttoned cloth topped shoes. The only ornament found was a medal bearing the inscription "St. Louis Exposition, 1904." --- The Inquest. --- Testimony was taken from but two witnesses in the inquest which was held. Mr. Nye told of the finding of the body and his testimony was corroborated by Deputy Marshal Ballast, who was called and assisted in bringing the body to the shore. The Jurors who found that the death was due to drowning were: Homer W. Burke, Heradon Schriner and Henry Strake.
Name: BARNEY URDANGEN
Submitted by: Denise for someone else
Date Submitted: June 10, 2001
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, June 14, 1943
B. URDANGEN, 71, CALLED IN DEATH---Long Time Resident of Muscatine Dies of Long Illness.----Barney Urdangen, 71, a resident of Muscatine for 45 years and a former real estate dealer, died at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday at his home, 300 East Eighth street, after an illness of about two years. Mr. Urdangen came to Muscatine 45 years ago and with the exception of a short period of time spent at Grinnell, had lived all his life here. He was one of the founders of the Jewish synagogue in Muscatine. He retired 15 years ago. Surviving are his widow: nine children, Louis J. Urdangen, Harry and Charles Urdangen, all of Chicago, Archie, Elgin, Mrs. Liebbie Brower, Muscatine, Mrs. B. C. Rose, Chicago, Mrs. Hyman Robinson, Ft. Dodge, Miss Grace Urdangen, Chicago and Ethel, at home; one brother, Earl, Rock Island; one sister, Mrs. Anna Greenberg, Connecticut; 12 grandchildren. Two daughters, Esther and Goldie, preceding him in death. Funeral services were conducted at the Jewish synagogue Wednesday afternoon by Rabbi Z. Hurewitz. Burial was in the Jewish cemetery.
Name: GOLDIE URDANGEN
Submitted by: Denise for someone else
Date Submitted: June 10, 2001
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, December 19, 1918
Goldie Urdangen----Funeral services for Goldie Urdangen, well known Muscatine young woman resident who died at 1:45 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the home of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Barney Urdangen, 800 East Eighth street, following a severe attack of pneumonia were held this afternoon from the Jewish synagogue with Rabbi Shohet officiating. Burial was made in the Jewish cemetery. Miss Urdangen was 22 years of age at the home of her demise, being born in Muscatine, April 21, 1895. She had spent her entire life here. She was educated in the Muscatine public schools and was a student at the local high school for three years. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. Urdangen, three sisters, Mrs. Rebecca Baer of Chicago, Mrs. Annie Rose of Chicago, and Mrs. L. R. Brower of this city; and Miss Nellie Urdangen of Muscatine; and four brothers, Charles Urdangen, Louis Urdangen, Lester Urdangen and Edwin Urdangen.
Name: MRS. SARAH URDANGEN
Submitted by: Eleanor B. McCleary, for B'Nai Moses Jewish Cemetery
Date Submitted: Thursday, December 26, 2002
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, Febuary 23, 1922
Mrs. Sarah Urdangen---- Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Sarah Urdangen, who died Tuesday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Max Weinberg of Mason City, were held at 3 o’clock this afternoon from the home of Barney Urdangen, a son, who lived on East Eighth street. Rabbi Hirsch of the Hebrew Synagogue officiated. Burial was made in the Jewish cemetery The deceased was born eighty-three years ago at Latskibo, Russia. She was married about sixty-three years and came to the United States twenty-two years ago. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Jacob Greenburg of South Norwalk, Conn., and Mrs. Max Weinburg of Mason City, and two sons, Barney Urdangen of Muscatine and Earl Urdangen of Rockford, Ia. Twenty-seven grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren also survive. One son, Louis Urdangen, died about four years ago.
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