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Name: HELEN LUCILLE WHEELER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Thursday, December 30, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, November 24, 2004, page 5A
Helen Wheeler------ ROCK ISLAND, Ill. - Helen Lucille Wheeler, 90, Rock Island, formerly of Muscatine and Burlington, died Saturday, Nov. 20, 2004. Private memorial services will be held May 31, 2005, in New Boston, Ill. Cremation Society of Illinois is handling the arrangements. Survivors include five children, Janeen Scroggins and husband Art, Janice Reddington and husband Jack, James Miller, John Miller and Jeff Miller; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three husbands, James Thye, James Miller and Phillip Wheeler; two children, Jerry Thye and Jackie Eckey; and a brother, Leslie Enke. ----Submitters' Note: I'm not relation.
Name: CHRSTIAN WHISLER
Submitted by: Lynn McCleary (of no relation)
Date Submitted: March 4, 2011
Source of Obituary: "Muscatine Journal & News Tribune”, Muscatine, Iowa Thursday, April 16, 1931
Columbus Junction – Christian Whisler died Wednesday evening at the home of Leo Dircks, northwest of Columbus Junction of pneumonia. He had been ill two weeks. He formerly resided near Grandview but had been working for Mr. Dircks. He was married to Mrs. Anna Weimann, who died six years ago. --- Surviving are two sons, Clarence and Ernest Whisler of Muscatine and a daughter, Mrs. Lawrence Hendrickson of near Columbus Junction and a stepson, Albert Weimann, of Muscatine. --- The funeral services will be held at the Lawrence Henrickson home at 1 o’clock Saturday afternoon and the burial will be made in Greenwood cemetery at Muscatine.
Name: MRS. C. R. WHISLER
Submitted by: Lynn McCleary (of no relation)
Date Submitted: March 4, 2011
Source of Obituary: "Muscatine Journal & News Tribune”, Muscatine, Iowa Friday, October 17, 1924
Funeral services for Mrs. C.R. Whisler who died early Wednesday morning, were held this morning from her home in Grandview. --- Mrs. Whisler spent practically all her life in Muscatine until 10 years ago when the family moved to Grandview. Surviving her, besides her husband, are three children, Earnest, Clarence and Inez at home; two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Rhoda of Grandview and Miss Mary Weimann of Muscatine’ and two brothers, George Weimann of Cedar county and Fred Weimann, whose present address is unknown. --- Burial was in Greenwood cemetery.
Name: C. E. WHITE
Submitted by a Volunteer
Date Submitted: July 18, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, December 26, 1931, front page
Heart Attack Is Fatal to Muscatine Man on Christmas Day---C. E. White, 64, collector at the Mississippi river high bridge for the past two years, and a resident of Muscatine for about nine years, died suddenly at his home, 602 East Eleventh street, shortly before noon Christmas day. Death was sudden, coming as a result of a heart attack. He had been in usual health until approximately half an hour before his death. Mr. White was born near Atalissa Sept. 25, 1867. He married Laura Madson, March 9, 1904, at West Branch. Mr. White was a birthright member of the Friends church. He moved to this community nine years ago from Moscow. Surviving are the widow, two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Wilhelm, and Mrs. Nola Eckhardt and a son, Lynn White, all of Muscatine; two brothers, Walter White of Alburnett, Ia., and R. F. White, of California, one sister, Mrs. Anna Quandt, of California; and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at the home by the Rev. Benjamin F. Schwartz of the First Methodist Episcopal church. Burial will be at West Branch. The body was returned to the home from the Hoffman Mortuary today.
Name: HANNAH W. (HARDING) WHITE
Submitted by: Donna
Date Submitted: March 24, 2000 7:41 PM
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, IA., 11/14/1892
" At the family residence in Lake Township, ten miles from Muscatine. Sunday, November 13, 1892, Hannah W., wife of John White, aged 62 years and 8 months. The friends of the deceased throughout the city and country will regret to learn of the death of this estimable woman. She had been sick for six months with a complication of diseases and the approach of death was looked upon as a release from a long and painful illness. Mrs. White's maiden name was Hannah W. Harding, and she was born in England in 1826. She was united in marriage with Mr. White in 1844 and with him came to America in 1853, settling in Wisconsin. They came to Louisa county, Iowa in 1857, removing to Muscatine county in 1865, where they have since resided. Besides the bereaved husband, several children survive. Mrs. White was a member of the Episcopal church. The funeral is appointed for tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock, from High Prairie chapel"
Name: HIRAM A. WHITE
Submitted by: Webmaster for Kathy
Date Submitted: Friday, May 12, 2000
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Tuesday, February 14, 1928 Page 4
Obituary Hiram A. White Hiram A. White, a member of Captain Mason's Company A of the First Iowa Infantry, and of Company G, Eleventh Iowa Infantry, died at the soldiers hospital at Marshalltown, Feb 10, according to word received here. He had attained the age of 92 years. Mr. White was a drummer in the first Iowa and Drum Major in the Eleventh Iowa.
Name: JOHN H. WHITE
Submitted by: Donna
Date Submitted: March 24, 2000 7:54 PM
Source of Obituary: QUAD CITY TIMES, Davenport, IA., April 4, 1977 (in Davenport-Bettendorf section)
John H. White, 75, of 1717 LeClaire St., Davenport, died April 4, 1977 at his home. Services was at McGinnis Chapel, Bettendorf. Burial was in Muscatine, Iowa Memorial Park. Mr. White was employed at John Deere Plow Works, Moline, retiring in 1966. He was born in Muscatine. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Phil (Leona) Nickelson, Fremont, Calif.; a son, Virgil, Davenport and seven grandchildren.
Name: LEO WHITE
Submitted by: June Welsch (of no relation)
Date Submitted: September 10, 2009
Source of Obituary: "DAILY DEMOCRAT”, Davenport, Scott County, Iowa, Sunday December 21, 1924
Truck Driver Exonerated of Blame in Death of Leo White Saturday Afternoon. A coroner's jury late Saturday afternoon returned a verdict exonerating Fred Rinisland, 1020 Grandview avenue from any blame in connection with the death of Leo White, 10 years old who met instant shortly after noon Saturday when he coasted on a sled between the front and rear wheels of a truck driven by Rinisland an employe of Roman Liebbe and company meat dealers. --- The tragedy occurred in front of the Lutheran Orphan's home on the Burlington, road south of the city, where the unfortunate boy was an inmate. Leo, with John Kelson,10, also an inmate of the orphanage, were coasting down a steep hill which leads to the main highway at the west end of the farm. Rinisland, prevented from seeing the boys by the cement posts at the entrance to the farmyard, applied the brakes but not In time to prevent the accident. --- Sounded the Horn.--- "I was driving east past the farm when I saw some small boys playing in the road," Rinisland said at the inquest. "I sounded the horn and the boys got off the road. Then I saw some boys sliding out of the Orphans' home thru the large gate. They were 20 feet away when I put on the brakes. I turned the car so that the front wheels missed the two boys who were on one sled. I felt the back wheels pass over them or the sled. I was driving a truck containing two head of cattle." Rinisland was assisted by Dan Hase, in carrying the boy into the home. Death was found to have been almost instantaneous. --- Dr. J. L. Klein was summoned, but found the boy dead. --- John Kelson, young companion of Leo White, narrowly escaped his life by dragging his feet on the ground and sliding off the sled when he saw the impending collision with the truck. "I heard the horn and then saw the car. So I drugged my feet and slid off the sled. I shut my eyes . When I got up, I saw Leo was hurt" he said. --- Given the sled last Christmas. --- That the sled, which was a gift to the child last Christmas should have caused his death almost on the anniversary of the day he received the present, was told by officials of the home. --- Leo with his sister Georgia, 12 were taken to the orphanage June 26. 1915 from Monroe county. Missouri. Their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Davis White had been divorced and the children placed in the custody of their father. Funds were provided for their care and they were placed in the home with instructions that they were, not to be adopted. For more than one year the father has not been heard from. He was known to have joined the army, and is believed to have later deserted. The boy's mother, now Mrs. Edward Dantz of Davenport, was notified of the child's death Saturday afternoon by telephone. --- Several serious accidents have marked the boy's stay at the orphanage. Two years ago he fell from a railroad bridge near the home and suffered a fracture of the arm. Later he fell from a haymow and again broke the same arm. Officials of the home stated that the children had been repeatedly given instructions not to coast on the road passing the home in view of the heavy traffic which passes there daily. --------------Daily Democrate, Monday Dec. 22, 1924 ------------------ Muscatine, la., Dec. 22. - Funeral services for Leo White, l0-year inmate of the Lutheran Orphans who met instant death Saturday morning in a coasting accident near the home, was held from that institution this afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev. J. I,. Klein, superintendent of the home, officiated. Burial was made in the cemetery at the home.
Name: MARY FELICITAS WHITE
Submitted by: Phyllis Hazen (of no relation)
Date submitted: October 31, 2009
Source of obituary: “The Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, March 11, 1912, page 4
FELICITAS WHITE IS CALLED BY DEATH - FOURTEEN-YEAR-OLD GIRL DIES ON EAST THIRD. -- Daughter of James White, of Seventy-Six Township, Was Called by Grim Reaper. -- This noon at 12 o’clock occurred the death of Miss Mary Felicitas White, of Seventy-Six township, at the house of B. A. Metz, 110 East Third street. Miss White was afflicted with a complication of diseases, and was recently brought to the city to receive medical attention. She had resided with her uncle, Michael Lynch, in Seventy-six township, and was attending school at No. 4 there when she was taken ill, about six weeks ago, and brought to Muscatine. --- Mary White was born August 14, 1897, and died at the age of 14 years, 6 months and 28 days. She had been a resident of Seventy-Six township since her birth. She was always a truthful, obedient girl, and her loss will be greatly mourned by her many friends. --- She is survived by her father, James White, and one sister, Katherine. The funeral arrangements have not been made as yet, but will be held from St. Malachi’s Catholic church of Seventy-Six township. Father Fitzimmons will have charge of the burial service.
Name: VIRGIL L. WHITE
Submitted by: Donna
Date Submitted: March 24, 2000 7:54 PM
Source of Obituary: QUAD CITY TIMES, Davenport, IA., August 23, 1998
Virgil L. White, 66, of Davenport, died Friday, Aug.21, 1998, at the Manor Care Nursing Center in Davenport. McGinnis, Chambers & Sass Funeral Home, Bettendorf, was in charge of arrangements. Mr. White was born May 29, 1932, in Muscatine, Iowa. He married Johnadine Alsman in 1952 in Davenport. She preceeded him in death. He married Nancy Carpenter Byrd in 1972 in Davenport. He was employed by the Iowa Department of Transportation, retiring in 1994. Survivors include his wife; daughters Jolene Lierly, Karen Pamperin and Heather Claros, all of Davenport, and Cindy Imhoff, Wiscons; sons John White, Davenport, Jeff White, San Antonio, Texas and Ron Byrd, Wisconsin; 15 grandchildren; and one great grandson.
Name: VIRGIL L. WHITE
Submitted by: Donna
Date Submitted: March 24, 2000 7:54 PM
Source of Obituary: Memorial Card from the funeral
In loving memory of Virgil L. White Virgil L. White, a resident of Davenport, Iowa was born in Muscatine, Iowa, the son of John H. & Genevieve (Dusenberry) White. He was united in marriage to Johnadine Alsman in Davenport on August 23, 1952. She preceeded him in death. He was later united in marriage to Nancy Carpenter Byrd in Davenport on May 21, 1972. He was employed by the State of Iowa Department of Transportation, retiring in 1994. He enjoyed baseball, especially the St. Louis Cardinals. On Friday afternoon at the age of 66 years, 2 months & 23 days, he passed away at Manor Care Nursing Center in Davenport. Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Nancy; his dauthers & sons-in-law, Jolene & Steve Lierly of Davenport, Cindy & Ron Imhoff of Cottage Grove, Wisconsin, Karen & David Pamperin of Davenport and Heather Claros of Davenport; his sons & daughters-in-law John E. & Donna White of Davenport, Jeff White of San Antonio, Texas and Ron & Debbie Byrd of Cottage Grove, Wisconsin; his grandchildren, Christina, Joshua, Daniel, Susanna, Cassandra, Chris, Jamie, Jesse, Jeremy, Michelle, Stacy, Robin, Jeffrey, Stephanie & Holly; and his great-grandson William.
Name: CYRIL WHITMER
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: January 20, 2005
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, July 1, 1937, page 7
Death Summons Cyril Whitmer, Cedar Resident----Wilton----Cyril Whitmer, life-long resident of this community who resided on a farm nine miles north of here, died at Hershey hospital at 3:05 a.m. today after an extended illness with a heart ailment and complications. The body was to be returned to the residence this afternoon. Mr. Whitmer was born in Cedar county Dec. 7, 1888, the son of M. G. and Catherine Whitmer. He married Lillian Franklin of Wilton, on March 23, 1912. Surviving are his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Frank Eiselstein of Muscatine, and Minnie, at home; two sons, Everett and Leslie, both at home; his mother, Mrs. Catherine Whitmer, a brother, Howard, both of Cedar county; a sister, Mrs. William Schneider of Wilton, and one granddaughter. Funeral services will be held Saturday from the home in Cedar county. The Rev. Otis Moore, pastor of the South Bethel Methodist church, will be in charge. Burial will be in the Whitmer cemetery.
Name: EVELYN R. WHITMER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Thursday, September 1, 2005 4:22 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, August 3, 2005
Evelyn Whitmer----- WILTON, Iowa - Evelyn R. Whitmer, 94, Wilton, died Monday, Aug. 1, 2005, at Lutheran Homes, Muscatine. Private family services will be held. Casket bearers are her grandsons, Robert Baillie, Aaron Whitmer, Lysle E. Whitmer, Jeff Kautz, Shawn Peterson and Mark Peterson. Burial will be at Oakdale Cemetery, Wilton. Memorials may be made to Oakdale Cemetery and Genesis Hospice. Mrs. Whitmer was born Oct. 14, 1910, in Iowa City, the daughter of George and Josephine Tauber Hornung. She married Dr. Lysle H. Whitmer on June 20, 1931, in Davenport. He preceded her in death Feb. 2, 1968. She attended Peace United Methodist Church, Wilton. She was a member of the Muscatine County Farm Bureau and the Moscow Homemakers. She enjoyed gardening and cooking. Survivors include two daughters, Carol Baillie of Muscatine and Joan Kautz and husband Fred of LaCrosse, Wis.; three sons, Maurice Whitmer and wife Twyla and Lysle Whitmer and wife Bonnie, all of Wilton, and Michael Whitmer and wife Tammy of Muscatine; 19 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and a niece, Dorothy Farnsworth of Fort Worth, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; an infant daughter, Joanne Whitmer; a brother, Alfred Hornung; a daughter-in-law, Joan Whitmer; and a son-in-law, Jerry Baillie. -----Submitters' Note: No relation
Name: MOSES G. WHITMER
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: January 20, 2005
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, April 3, 1934, page 8
Moses Whitmer Rites Observed----Funeral Services for Life-long Cedar County Man Held Near Wilton.----Wilton.----Funeral services for the late Moses G. Whitmer, a life long Cedar county resident, who died suddenly last Friday were conducted Sunday afternoon from the home seven miles northeast of Wilton. The Rev. Otis Moore, of the South Bethel M. E. church officiated. Frank Chapman and Miss Evelyn chapman sang, "Abide With Me," "Nearer My God to Thee," and "Going Down the Valley." Interment was made in the Whitmer cemetery. The pallbearers, cousins of the deceased, were A. R. Whitmer, J. F. Whitmer, S. D. Whitmer, George Whitmer, W. R. Whitmer, Charles Whitmer.
Name: NOAH A. WHITMER
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: January 20, 2005
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, April 6, 1934, page 2
Illness Fatal to Wilton Resident---Noah A. Whitmer Succumbs; Funeral Services Scheduled for Sunday.---Wilton.----Noah A. Whitmer, 61, a lifelong resident of this vicinity, died at 12:25 this morning at his home here after an illness of about six months. Noah Whitmer was born in Sugar Creek township, Cedar county, April 24, 1872, and lived there until 15 years ago when he came to Wilton. He married Madge Gay, Feb. 14, 1895, who survives him. Other survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Mable Matison, of West Branch; one brother, Charles Whitmer of Cedar county; two sisters, Mrs. Laura Chapman of Cedar county and Mrs. E. S. Gay of Tipton; one granddaughter, Mrs. Marguerite Kauffman of Wilton, and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at the Presbyterian church with the Rev. C. W. Pfeiffer in charge. Burial will be in Oakdale cemetery.
Name: MRS. HELEN WHITNEY
Submitted by: Denise and Norma
Date Submitted: Monday, February 27, 2006
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, April 6, 1904, page 8
Prominent Lodge Woman Succumbs From Disease------Mrs. Helen Whitney died at her home on East Tenth street this morning after an illness of but a week's duration, the cause of her death being pneumonia and la grippe. The time of the funeral has not yet been set as the relatives are waiting advice from the east. Deceased was born at Mohawk, Herkimer county, New York, and at the time of her death had reached the age of 48 years. She removed to this city five years ago from Saginaw, Michigan, and has since that time made her home here. She is survived by her husband, Mesdames Henry Kaiser, Edward Whitman, Bert Whitney, and Miss Ethel Whitney, all of this city. She was prominent in lodge work in this city being a member of the Columbian Circle and Past Commander of the G. A. R. Circle. She was an earnest Christian woman and her going will be keenly felt by her family and friends.
Name: JOHN R. WHITNEY
Submitted by: Denise and Norma for webpage
Dated Submitted: January 29, 2006
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, January 19, 1916
JOHN R. WHITNEY DIES HERE TODAY------AGED MAN PASSES AWAY AT HOME OF DAUGHTER------Was a Civil War Veteran, Having Served With the New York Volunteers------John R. Whitney, aged 69, passed away at 1:10 o'clock this afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Philip Schweitzer, 1009 East Seventh street. His death was due partially to a severe attack of grippe, and partially due to a stroke of paralysis, which he suffered three years ago. Mr. Whitney was a civil war veteran, having served throughout the bitter conflict with the New York Volunteers. He also was affiiliated with the local masonic lodge. John R. Whitney was born in Arcadia, N. Y., April 6, 1846. His early life was spent there until his enlistment in the army for service in the civil war. The was over, he removed to Wisconsin where he was employed as a saw filer in several large saw mills, until about 16 years ago, when he removed to Muscatine, and during the saw mill days here, he held a similar position with the Kaiser Lumber Co. Later he removed to South Muscatine. The lumber company having ceased locally, he retired, moving to Chicago about eight years ago. Two years and a half ago he returned to Muscatine, taking up residence with his daughter, Mrs. Philip Schweitzer, at the home of whom he spent his declining years. Four daughters and one son survive him, his wife having preceded him in death twelve years ago. The daughters are; Mrs. Millie Sargent, of Indianapolis, Ind.; Mrs. Carl Hess, of Jackson, Mich.; Mrs. W. Weaver and Mrs. Philip Schweitzer, both of this city. The son is Bert Whitney, of Chicago. No funeral arrangements have been made as yet.
Name: EDMUND A. WICKEMEYER
Submitted by: June Welsch (of no relation)
Date Submitted: August 31, 2009
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Friday March 24, 1944
Edmund A. Wickemeyer, 67, died Thursday at the Lutheran home on the Burlington road following an illness of one week with a cerebral hemorrhage. --- He was born on Feb. 17, 1877 in Richmond, Ind., the son of the Rev. H. C. Wickemeyer and Hermina Wickemeyer and has resided at Fort Wayne, Ind., until July of 1937 when he came here. He married Essie L. Ephlin on Oct. 18, 1901, at Michigan City Ind. He was a member of the Lutheran church. Surviving are one aughter, Hermina A. Jean Osgood, Los Angeles, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Robert Seabold and Mrs. J. J. Meyers, of Fort Wayne, Ind. His wife, parents and one sister preceded him in death. --- The body is at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral home and services will be conducted at 3 p. m. Monday at the Lutheran home by the Rev. Elmer Nicholson, home pastor. Burial will be in the home cemetery. ---------------------- Muscatine Journal Wed. March 29, 1944 ------------ Last rites for Edmund A. Wickemeyer, whose death occurred at the Lutheran homes on the Burlington road Thursday, were conducted at 3 p. m., Monday at the homes by the Rev. Elmer Nicholson, pastor. Interment was in the home cemetery.
Name: MRS. BESSIE M. WICKEY
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: September 24, 2000
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, February 22, 1960, page 7
Funeral services for Mrs. Bessie M. Wickey, 72, were held today at the Ralph J. Wittich funeral home. Rev. Timothy Barrett officiated. Mrs. Floyd Scott was the organist and Mrs. Larry Thomas provided vocal music. Pallbearers were Charles Sywassink, Charles Fromer, Andrew Andresen, Ernest Brei, Clarence Raub and Arthur Kemper. Interment was at Greenwood cemetery. Mrs. Wickey died Saturday at Ottumwa.
Name: GLADYS WIEGAND
Submitted by: Denise & Norma for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: January 11, 2005
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, October 28, 1981
GLADYS WIEGAND-------Services for Mrs. Gladys Wiegand, 90, were held Tuesday at the First Assembly of God Church. Rev. Wayne Jameson, assisted by Rev. A. A. Buntenbach and Rev. Kenneth Cooley, officiated. Mrs. Richard Diltz was the organist and Mrs. Alvina Davis the vocalist. Pallbearers were Darrell Wiegand, Jr., Brad Wiegand, Todd Hanson, Dan Cooley, Tony Cooley and DeWayne Curry. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of the Geo M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home. Mrs. Wiegand died Sunday at the Muscatine General Hospital.
Name: JOHN WIEGAND
Submitted by: Lynn McCleary (of no relation)
Dated Submitted: July 22, 2010
Source of Obituary:”The Muscatine Journal and News Tribune”, Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, July 17, 1934
John Wiegand, 84, a native of Germany and former proprietor of a Muscatine baking firm, died suddenly today in his home, 700 Walnut street. He was born on April 5, 1850 at Elberfeldt, Germany, later moving to England from where he came to this country when 25 years of age. On Jan. 19, 1876, he married Elizabeth Naomi Mengelt at Davenport. --- Mr. Wiegand moved to Muscatine from Davenport about 45 years ago and had made his home here since. He was engaged in the bakery business for more than 30 years, retiring about 10 years ago. --- Before engaging in the bakery business, he saw long service as a steward on ocean vessels out of England and also was employed on steamers of the old Diamond Jo line on the Mississippi river. --- His widow and five children survive. They are George Wiegand of Dennison, Ia., Mrs. G. M. Dallas and John Wiegand of Muscatine, Mrs. F.K. Gillam of Wisdom, Mont., and Miss Gladys Wiegand at home. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Mrs. L. J. Pulse, Harry Wiegand and Naomi Wiegand, and one great grand-child, Richard Pulse. He was a member of the elks and Redman lodges. --- Funeral arrangements have not been completed. The body is at the Meyers Funeral home and will remain there until rites are conducted.
Name: WIEGAND BABY
Submitted by: Norma Rogers for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: October 4, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, April 25, 1911, page 6
WIEGAND BABY----- WIEGAND BABY PASSES AWAY ------------ THREE-MONTH OLD CHILD DIED LAST EVENING ------------ Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Wiegand ---Funeral Held From Residence This Afternoon ------------ The three months old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Wiegand, residing on Smalley avenue, died last evening about 8 o'clock. The child had been suffering from stomach trouble for the past two weeks and last night suddenly became worse, his illness resulting in death. The funeral was held at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Interment was made in Greenwood.
Name: VIVIAN G. WIELE
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Tuesday, January 4, 2005
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, December 31, 2004, page 5A
Vivian G. Wiele------ LENA, Ill. -- Vivian G. Wiele, 97, Lena, formerly of Grandview, died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2004, at FHN Lena Nursing Home. The Revs. Darryl Erickson and Michael Eggenburg will officiate. Burial will be at Grandview Cemetery, Grandview. The Leamon Funeral Home LTD, Lena, is handling the arrangements. Mrs. Wiele was born May 17, 1907, in Louisa County, the daughter of Chester and Marie Spitznogle Stephens. She married Milo W. Wiele Aug. 12, 1925. She was a bookkeeper for her husband's business, Wiele Trucking Co. She was a member of Grandview Community Bible Church and the Jolly 20 Club. She was a Sunday school teacher for more than 50 years. Survivors include a daughter, Marlys 'Sue' Eggenburg of Bullhead City, Ariz.; 15 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; 25 great-great grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Lois Wiele of Lena; and a son-in-law, Dale Cocklin of Kasilof, Alaska. She was preceded in death by her husband; a son, Sherril Wiele; a daughter, Barbara Cocklin; and a granddaughter, Debra Cocklin. -----Submitters' Note: I'm not relation.
Name:JAMES M. WIER
Submitted by: Lynn McCleary (of no relation)
Dated Submitted: July 22, 2010
Source of Obituary:”The Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa, October 23, 1903
Death of James Wier – Old Resident of the City Passed Away this Morning at His Home. James M. Wier, who has been a resident of this city since 1868, died this morning at 9:10 o’clock. He was probably one of the most widely known men of this part of the country, having been engaged in business here for many years. He was a man of quiet and retiring habits, never participating in political affairs, but always ready to take a part in public enterprises. He was a man who was considered exactingly honest in every detail. --- He was born at Lebanon, Tenn., May 19, 1842, and at the time of his demise had reached the age of 60 years, 5 months and 4 days. He came to Muscatine in 1866 and had been in business at the one stand, corner of East Second street and Cedar, for the past 28 years. --- One of his characteristics was the collecting of relics, such as historic and prehistoric specimens. He had been collecting theses articles for the past 20 years and is said to have obtained one of the finest private collections in the State. He was also a lover of animals of different kinds, having a number of times been engaged in the fine stock business and raising of blooded horses. He has owned some of the finest horses that have been sent out from this city. --- He received his education at Oberlin college, Oberlin, O., and in 1865 he went to Lafayette, Ind., coming to this city one year later. Later he was married to Miss Annie Pickett, of this city. He had lived at the present home, 407 East Front street, for the past 18 years. --- He is survived by his nine children: Misses Lizzie, Annie, Lawlee, Sada and Mrs. Nora Worst, of this city, and Mrs. Kate Jamieson of Minneapolis, Minn., and three sons, Joe, Jim and John, all of this city. One niece, Miss Anna Pigott and three grandchildren, Robert H. Jamieson, Ethel and Jakie Worst. His aged mother, Mrs. N.B. Wier, also survive, she having made her home with the family here for many years. --- The funeral arrangements have not been made yet, but will be announced later. The service will probably be held at the residence.
Name: NARCISSA B. WIER
Submitted by: Lynn McCleary (of no relation)
Dated Submitted: July 22, 2010
Source of Obituary:”The Muscatine Journal”, Muscatine, Iowa, December 8, 1905
Mrs. Wier Dead. Well Known Lady Passed Away Last Evening. Tennessee was Birthplace. Was True Southern Lady – Has been Resident of This City for Many Years – is Survived by Many Relatives. The death of Mrs. Narcissa B. Wier occurred at the Wier home, 407 East Front street, last evening at 70’clock after an illness of eight weeks duration. --- Mrs. Wier has for many years been a resident of this city and has ever been recognized as a most charitable and kindly character. She was possessed of a large circle of friends who having once met her were anxious to cultivate her friendship. She was born in Woodbury county, Tenn., Feb. 7, 1820, and was in her eighty-sixth year. She was a true southern lady, residing in the south until after the war when she took up her residence in this city, making her home most of the time with her son, James, until the death of the latter, which occurred several years ago, since which time she has resided with her grand daughters. She was a member of the Willing Workers and L.L. C. sewing society and the many charitable deeds that she has done will live in the hearts of those whom she has assisted through the years to come. --- Besides her son, John, Mrs. Wier is survived by nine grandchildren, they being Nora, Sadie, and John Wier, at home; Mrs. Anna Hostetler of Waterloo; Mrs. Katie Jameson of Chicago; Mrs. Laura Protzman of Charleston, W. Va., James of Keithsburg, Ill.: Joseph and Miss Lzzie, of this city. --- The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the home on East Front street. The services will be conducted by Rev. Fry, of the Friends’ church.
Name: LUCILLE M. WIESE
Submitted by: Jack O’Connor
Date Submitted: June 3, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, August 14, 1989, page 4a
WASHINGTON – Lucille M. Wiese, 76, died Sunday at University Hospitals, Iowa City, following a brief illness. Services are Wednesday at the Jones Funeral Home. The Rev. Renny Domske will officiate. Burial will be at the Moscow Cemetery at Moscow, Iowa. Mrs. Wiese was born March 31, 1913 at Atalissa, a daughter of James Edward and Ella Mae McGuire Lane. She had resided at Washington for the past 12 years. Her marriage to Myril T. Wiese took place Nov. 29, 1933 in Muscatine. He died two years ago. She had worked at a button factory and Woolworth’s in Muscatine; Roundy’s Grocery in Columbus Junction and at Wingas Restaurant prior to her retirement. Survivors include two sons. Wade L. of Ankey; and Myril T. Jr., of West Des Moines; two daughters, Mrs. Donald (Juanita L.) Noble and Joyce M. Wiese both of Columbus Junction; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; four step great-great-grandchildren; and one brother, Howard Lane of Durant.
Name: MYRIL T. WIESE
Submitted by: Jack O’Connor
Date Submitted: June 3, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, February 17, 1987, page 4a
WASHINGTON – Myril T. Wiese, 77, died Monday morning at the Washington Care Center following an extended illness. Services are Thursday at the Jones Funeral Home with the Rev. George Bishop officiating. Burial will be in the Moscow Cemetery. Mr. Wiese was born June 20, 1909 east of Atalissa, a son of Herman and Ann Hunt Wiese. He was united in marriage on Nov. 29, 1933 in Muscatine to Lucille Lane. He was a 1927 graduate of Wilton High School. For 20 years he had resided in Muscatine, and had lived here for 11 years. In his early adult life he had farmed and later was employed at Grain Processing Corporation from where he retired in 1971. He was a 50-year member of the Muscatine Moose Lodge and a member of the Grace Reformed Church at Wilton. Survivors include his wife, two sons, Wade L., Ankey; and Myril T. Wiese Jr., West Des Moines; two daughters, Waunita [Juanita] Noble and Joyce Wiese, both of Columbus Junction; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one step-great grandchild; and one sister, Emma Holland, Muscatine. He was preceded in death by one son, three brothers and four sisters.
Name: PETER WIESE
Submitted by Lynn McCleary (of no relation)
Dated Submitted: March 11, 2010
Source of Obituary: “The Muscatine Journal & News Tribune”, Muscatine Iowa, Wednesday July 26, 1933, pg 1
Death Summons Peter Wiese, 94. Resident at Lutheran Home Six Year; Services to be Thursday. - Peter Wiese, 94, died at the Lutheran Old People’s home on the Burlington Road at 2:30 a.m. today. Mr. Wiese had been in failing health for some time with a complication of ailments due to advanced age. --- Mr. Wiese was born in Brumbeck, Germany, Jan. 18, 1839 and had been at the Lutheran Home here for six and a half years. His wife died at the home five years ago. --- Funeral services will be conducted at the home at 2 p.m. Thursday by the Rev. William Klein of the Lutheran home. Burial will be in the home cemetery. The George Wittich Funeral home 210 Cedar street, is in charge of arrangements.
Name: MRS. PETER WIESE
Submitted by Lynn McCleary (of no relation)
Dated Submitted: March 11, 2010
Source of Obituary: “The Muscatine Journal & News Tribune”, Muscatine Iowa, Friday February 10, 192 pg 4
Mrs. Peter Wiese, 75, died at the Lutheran Old People’s home on the Burlington road Thursday night at 7:15 after an illness of one year. Apoplexy caused her death. --- Mrs. Wiese was born at Blue Island, Ill., Dec. 26, 1852. She came to the Lutheran home with her husband, April 18, 1927. Mr. Wiese is the only survivor. Funeral services will be conducted at the Lutheran home Sunday morning at 10:30 by the Rev. William Kline. Burial will be in the Lutheran cemetery.
Name: MARTHA WIETZKE
Submitted by: June Welsch (of no relation)
Date Submitted: September 7, 2009
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, January 15, 1974
Funeral services for Miss Martha Wietzke, 89, are pending at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home. Miss Wietzke died this morning at Valley View Manor. She was born April 6, 1884 in Germany, the daughter of August and Adaline Radke Wietzke She had lived in Muscatine since 1918 and was a former resident of Fontenelle, la. She was of the Lutheran faith. There are no immediate survivors. ------------------Muscatine Journal, Sat. Jan. 19, 1974 ------------- Funeral services for Martha Wietzke, were held at Thursday at Valley View Manor chapel. Rev. Lena Knitt and Rev. H.C. Hafermann officiated. Gloria Williams was the organist and the Lutheran Homes choir sang. Burial was in the Lutheran Homes cemetery under the direction of the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home.
Name: SAMUEL WIGIM
Submitted by: Norma Rogers for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: October 19, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, November 24, 1911, page 2
SAMUEL WIGIM----- PIONEER RESIDENT OF COUNTY DIES ------------ SAMUEL WIGIM PASSED AWAY LAST EVENING AT HOME ------------ Had Been In Failing Health For The Past Year---Was Survivor Of The Pioneer Days ------------ In his 79th year, Samuel Wigim, one of the most generally and favorably known of the pioneer residents of Muscatine county, passed away last evening at his home on West Hill, in this city. The announcement of his demise was received with surprise by many of his friends, as it was not known by all that his death was imminent. For the past year, the survivor of the pioneer day had been in failing health and his rugged constitution became greatly enfeebled. On Monday he became quite ill, and yesterday he lapsed into unconsciousness, remaining in a comatose state until dissolution occurred last evening at 7:10 o'clock. Mr. Wigim's death marks the passing away of another of the sturdy pioneers, whose activities in the days of long ago made it possible for the people of this country to enjoy the comforts of an established civilization. ------Born In Ireland----- The decedent was a native of the Emerald Isle, having first seen the light of day in County Tyrone, Ireland on March 17, 1833. His boyhood was spent on his native heath but he early decided to cast his lot in the new world and when seventeen years of age emigrated to America. In 1850 he crossed the ocean, the trip from Belfast to New Orleans being made in a sailing vessel which was almost wrecked in a stormy and tempestuous voyage which lasted seven weeks. Coming north by boat he landed in Muscatine in June, 1850, at which time this place was still known as the town of Bloomimgton. -------Comes To County------ Being reared to the pursuits of the farm it was not long until he purchased a wild and timbered tract in Seventy-Six township, living in a log cabin meanwhile. By untiring energy he converted the place into a highly improved farm and gradually increased his holdings until he became known as one of the prominent and successful farmers of the county, raising many cattle and horses of which he was particularly fond. His unflagging industry won him a competence as he actively followed the pursuits of agriculture until 1893, when he moved to Muscatine to enjoy well earned retirement. ------Those Who Survive------ In 1851 Mr. Wigim was united in marriage with Miss Martha Beatty, whose parents had located in this region as early as 1843. This union was graced with six children, one of whom died in infancy, the survivors being Adam Wigim, of Muscatine, Samuel Wigim, of Lone Tree, Robert Wigim, Mrs. Henry Nyenhuis and Mrs Daniel Caple, of Muscatine. Mrs. Wigim passed away December 30, 1874. Subsequently Mr. Wigim was again united in marriage to Miss Margaret Trueman on October 29, 1877. Three children were born of this union---Hugh W., of Muscatine; James G., who died in 1895, and Trueman I. Wigim, now of Chicago. Religiously, decedent affiliated with the Presbyteriam church. He was widely and favorably known and friends will extend their sympathy to the mourning widow and children. -------Funeral Saturday------- The funeral serviceswill be conducted by Rev.W. H. Tomlinson on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence, 905 West Third street. Funeral private. Friendsinvited. No flowers.
Name: HENRY WILDASIN
Submitted by: Webmaster for Sally J. Wildasinn-Ward
Date Submitted: January 22, 2002
Source of Obituary: "The Wilton Advocate", Wilton , IA., Thursday, May 3, 1962, Front page
WILTON'S HENRY WILDASIN STATES OLDEST MAN DIES SATURDAY; 106 YEARS OLD--------- Henry Wildasin, of Wilton, believed to be Iowa's oldest resident, died at the nursing home in Wilton, Saturday. Wildasin would have been 107-years-old October 20. The well-known Wilton resident had been active until the last year and until the new post office was built two years ago, could be seen daily walking to the post office to get his mail in all kinds of weather. Two years ago he was the grand marshal of the annual Wilton Parade and until he fell last summer maintained his own lawn and flower garden. Area residents were amazed to see Wildasin working in his lawn or garden at the age of 105 and could often be seen raking as early as 5:30 a.m. While he was living he credited going to bed earlier as one of the reasons for his longevity. He said he was usually in bed by 8 p.m. and arose at about 5 a.m. He was interested in community, state and national affairs despite his advanced age and his daily ritual included listening to radio newscasts and having his daughter, Miss Irma Wildasin, read him the local and daily newspapers. Wildasin was in good health until he fell in his garden last summer, but his health began to fail after that incident until he had to be hospitalized this winter. During his earlier years, Wildasin was associated with the bank in Wilton and became well known throughout the area as a clerk at farm sales. He later was secretary of the White Pigeon Mutual Insurance Association before he retired. He drove his own car until he was 97 years old and appeared much younger than his actual age until the last year or so. Funeral services were held at Grace United Church of Christ, with Rev. Joseph Mayer officiating. Burial, under the direction of Gill Memorial Home, was in Oakdale Cemetery. Mrs. Albert Gregory was organist. Vocalists were Mrs. Harry Fliss, Mrs. Clarence Lenker and Mrs. Edward Windman. Mr. Wildasin is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Hattie Mason and Miss Irma Wildasin, both of Wilton, four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, two sisters, his wife and one daughter.
Name: IRMA S. WILDASIN
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: April 11, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE WILTON ADVOCATE", Thursday, March ? 1997, page 7
IRMA S. WILDASIN----Irma S. Wildasin, 105, of Wilton died March 9 at the Wilton Care Center. Services were held March 12 at the Bentley Funeral Home in Wilton with the Rev. Bruce Giese officiating. Music was provided by organist Diana Gradert and vocalist Henry Bentley. Burial was in Oakdale Cemetery, Wilton. Irma S. Wildasin was born July 30, 1891 in Wilton, a daughter of Henry and Susan Stover Wildasin. She was a graduate of Wilton High School in 1910 and Cornell College in Mt. Vernon in 1914. She taught Latin, German and English at Wilton High School, Britt, Iowa and Streater, before her retirement. She was a life-long member of the First Presbyterian Church where she played the piano and taught Sunday school. She was a 50-year member of the Pollyannas church group of the Wilton Women's Club for 66 years. In 1996, Miss Wildasin was honored as the oldest living alumnus of Cornell College and was inducted into the President's Club at Cornell. She is survived by one niece, Harriet L. Schomberg of Pasadena, Calif., and one nephew, Dr. Robert P. Mason of Phoenix, Ariz. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Ida Bloom and Hattie Mason.
Name: LUCY STOVER WILDASIN
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: March 29, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE WILTON ADVOCATE", Thursday, June 15, 1922, page 3
OBITUARY---Lucy Stover Wildasin was born in York County, Pennsylvania in March 1840 and died in Moscow, Iowa in June 1922 in her 83rd year. She continued to reside in the state of Pennsylvania until her marriage to George Wildasin of Wilton Junction, Iowa. She came with her husband to Muscatine County, Iowa, where she has resided the remainder of her life, with the exception of 5 years residence in the State of Minnesota. Her husband passed away in 1893. In her youth she was confirmed in the Lutheran faith, in which she continued until her removal to the State of Iowa. Since that time she has affiliated with the Reformed Church. To this union there were born five children, two girls and three boys, one girl dying in infancy. Those remaining are, Mrs. Emma Hain of Moscow, Iowa, William Wildasin of Cedar County, Iowa, Samuel Wildasin of Marcola, Oregon and Frank Wildasin of Wilton, Minnesota. She also leaves 9 grand-children and 2 great grand-children besides four sisters and one brother as follows, Mrs. Elizabeth Garrett of York County, Pennsylvania, Mrs. Emma Leitner of York County, Pennsylvania, Mrs. Lydia Lightner of York County, Pennsylvania, Mrs. Susan Wildasin of Wilton Junction, Iowa, Michael Stover, of York County, Pennsylvania and numerous friends and acquaintances to mourn her departure. Her last sickness or ailment began in August of last year when she suffered a paralytic stroke, which paralyzed the right side which remained so until death, which came very suddenly on the night of June 6th, 1922 at eleven o'clock when she passed over to the great beyond. May her soul rest in peace.
Name: MRS. HENRY WILDASIN
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: June 9, 2001
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL AND NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, July 13, 1932, page 7
WILTON WOMAN TAKEN by DEATH----Mrs. Henry Wildasin Dies Tuesday Night at Age of 78 Years---- Wilton----Mrs. Henry Wildasin, aged 78, and a resident of Wilton and vicinity for the past 53 years, died at her home in Wilton at 10:30 o'clock Tuesday night, after a long illness. She had been in failing health for the past four and a half years. Funeral services will be held at the Presbyterian church Thursday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. F. E. Lumbar, assisted by the Rev. J. M. Newgard and burial will be in Oakdale cemetery. She was born Susanne Stover, the daughter of Christian and Elizabeth Stover and was born in York county, Pennsylvania, April 20, 1854, where she grew to womanhood and where she united with the Lutheran church. She came to Iowa in 1879 and on Oct. 8, 1880, was married to Henry Wildasin, who survives, together with two daughters, Mrs. H. P. Mason of Wilton and Miss Irma Wildasin at home. She is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Emma Litner and Mrs. Libble Litner of Hanover, Pa., and four grandchildren, John and William Bloom and Harriet and Robert Mason. One daughter, Mrs. J. B. Bloom, died in 1929. After coming to Iowa she united with the Reformed church and 20 years ago transferred to the Presbyterian church.
Name: GEORGE H. WILES
Submitted by: Webmaster for Joyce
Date Submitted: Thursday, November 23, 2006
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, March 1, 1918, page 5
GEORGE WILES ANSWERS CALL-----CIVIL WAR VETERAN SUCCUMBS TO PARALYSIS.------Death Occurs at Mount Pleasant, Ia., Following Decline in Health Extending Over Several Months.------ Word was received by relatives of George H. Wiles, 513 East Seventh street, announcing his death at Mt. Pleasant last evening. Mr. Wiles was a prominent and well known citizen of Muscatine and for many years was employed at the trade of blacksmith in the shop known as Adams and Wiles. George H. Wiles was born at New Lisbon, Columbus county, Ohio, July 1, 1843. He came to Muscatine in November, 1854 and has resided here continuously since that time. August 11, 1862, he enlisted in Company A of the 35th Iowa Infantry, serving his country faithfully for three years until he was mustered out of the service at the end of the Civil War. He was united in marriage December 25, 1872, to Mary E. Porter of Wilton, who survives him. The deceased was a member of the Eagle lodge No. 10, and also a member of the Shelby Norman Post 231, G.A.R. He was always an active, energetic man until stricken by paralysis in October, 1917, since which time he had been slowly declining until his death last evening. The body of the deceased will arrive from Mt. Pleasant this evening. No definite funeral arrangements have been made as yet.
Name: GEORGE WILL
Submitted by: Denise for someone else
Date Submitted: June 08, 2001
Source of Obituary: "THE OLD SETTLERS BOOK", At the Musser Library in Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, February 13, 1897
RETURNED TO EARTH----One of the largest funerals ever seen in this county was that of George Will, which was held yesterday afternoon from his late residence in Moscow township. Fully 500 persons assembled to pay their respects to the memory of one who in his life time commanded the respect of the entire community. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful. The last sad rites were performed by the Rev. Mr. Klein, who paid a most becoming tribute to the exemplary life of the deceased. The cortege which accompanied the remains to their final disposition was exceptionally long, 122 teams participating in the solemn procession. Interment was made in the Klein cemetery.
Name: MICHAEL E. WILLHITE
Submitted by: Lynn McCleary (of no relation)
Dated Submitted: July 22, 2010
Source of Obituary:”The Muscatine Journal and News Tribune”, Muscatine, Iowa, Monday July 14, 1941
Michael E. Willhite, 83, former Muscatine policeman and assistant chief of police, died Sunday in his home, 1102 Baker Street, following a 13 months illness with complications. The son of John and Sarah Faugh Willhite, he was born Jan. 19, 1858 in Mercer county, Ill., and married Phoebe Wright on Dec 10, 1884 at Muscatine. --- Mr. Willhite was engaged in the lumber industry in Muscatine for 20 years, being employed for 11 years with the Hershey Lumber Co. and for nine years with the South Muscatine Lumber Co. later, he became a member of the police department, being promoted to the position of assistant chief in 1907. Upon leaving the department, he served as night policeman at Roach and Musser Co., retiring 13 years ago. --- Surviving are one son, Irvin, of Muscatine’ two daughter, Mrs. William Golightly of Muscatine and Mrs. Arthur Gibbs of Davenport; four grandchildren, Mrs. George Miller of Muscatine, Mrs. Vivian Warren and Miss Reola Gibbs of Davenport and Mrs. Pearl Maylander of Phillipsburg, N.J. ; and two great grandchildren, Michael Miller of Muscatine and Martha Maylander of Phillipsburg, N.J. His wife, one daughter, two sisters, one brother and two half-brothers preceded him in death. --- Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at the George M. Wittich Funeral Home, with the Rev. Judson Perkins pastor of the Musserville Methodist church, in charge. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery. The body will be removed to the family home, 1102 Baker Street, this afternoon and will remain there until Wednesday morning when it will be returned to the funeral home for services.
Name: PRESIDENT HOMER WILLHITE
Submitted by: Lynn McCleary (of no relation)
Dated Submitted: July 22, 2010
Source of Obituary:”The Muscatine Journal and News Tribune”, Muscatine, Iowa, Monday May 8, 1939
President Homer Willhite, 77 of 400 Mulberry avenue, died Saturday at his home of a heart ailment after an illness of three months. Born Feb. 16, 1862, in Preemption, Ill., Mr. Willhite came to Muscatine when a boy. He married Katherine Gazell in 1882 in Muscatine. --- Surviving are one son, Edward C. Willhite of Milwaukee, Wis., one sister, Sarah Barrick of Omaha, Neb.; one brother, Michel E. Willhite of Muscatine and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Sarah Paugh Willhite, one sister, one son, his wife and two half brothers. --- Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the George M. Wittich Funeral Home with the Rev. Vance Webster, pastor of the First Baptist church, officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery.
Name: ALVIN WILLIAMS
Submitted by: Priscilla Williams
Date Submitted: Tuesday, August 21, 2001 8:25 PM
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, July 9, 1863
Alvin Williams-----DIED July 1st, 1863, at the residence of his father, Alvin E. Williams, son of Dyer and Orenda Williams, aged 21 years, 7 months and 21 days. He enlisted in the U.S. service in the month of August, 1862 and was in active service until January 10th. From that time he lingered in the hospital at Memphis, Tenn., until April 15th when he returned home, where he remained until death. He was an amiable, moral young man, highly respected by all who knew him. He leaves father, mother, brothers, and sisters, and a number friends to mourn their loss. He died with a hope of meeting them in another world.
Name: BESSIE WILLIAMS
Submitted by a Volunteer
Date Submitted: July 18, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, , Monday, November 26, 1934, front page
Miss Bessie Williams, 48, died at 6:15 p.m. Saturday at her home, 984 Lucas street, after an illness of several years. Miss Williams spent all her life here and received her education at St. Mary's school and Brown's Business college here. Surviving are her mother, Mrs. Katherine Williams, and one brother, George Williams, both of Muscatine, and two nieces and one nephew of Independence, Mo. She was a member of St. Mary's church. The body was taken to the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral home, 216 West Third street, but was returned to the home Sunday. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at St. Mary's church. Interment will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
Name: DYER WILLIAMS
Submitted by: Priscilla Williams
Date Submitted: Tuesday, August 21, 2001 8:25 PM
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, March 17, 1876
DEATH of a PIONEER -- Dyer Williams No More -------- The community will be pained to learn of the death of Mr. Dyer Williams, a pioneer of Muscatine county, and whose home ever since his coming to Iowa in 1843 has been on the slough road, about 4 miles from town. About a week ago he went to Council Bluffs to visit a son, and while there, yesterday morning, he died suddenly, from heart disease, as is supposed. His remains arrived here on this morning's train, and were at once removed to his late home below town. The funeral will take place sometime to-morrow, but at what hour we have not heard. Deceased was 85 years old and was held in high esteem by all who knew him, respected as a citizen, beloved as friend and neighbor, and admired for his sterling worth and integrity. He left three children, all grown, two boys and one girl.
Name: JOHN FRANKLIN WILLIAMS
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Tuesday, October 8, 2002 6:45 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, November 27, 1934
J. Williams Succumbs to Brief Illness ----------- John Franklin Williams 77, well known Muscatine county man, died suddenly at 8:15 a.m. today at his home, 1102 Cedar street. Mr. Williams became ill suddenly Monday night after eating his evening meal. Acute indigestion was given as the cause of death. He was born in Indiana on Oct. 28, 1857, but came here when six months of age and and had resided in the county since. He married Miss Wilametta Epperly near Cranston on March 6, 1881. He was a thirty-second degree Mason and a member of the United Brethren church. Surviving are the widow; three children, Mrs. Edith Uhr and Harley Williams, both of Cranston and I. J. Williams of near Muscatine; two brothers, Sam Williams, Hesidsburg, Calif., and Monroe Williams, Manley Ia.; four sisters, Mrs. Della Summers, Cedar Rapids, Mrs. Mary Shellabarger, Letts, Mrs. Berta Miller, Galesburg, N.D., and Mrs. Ina Meeker, Cedar Rapids; 13 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Four sisters preceded him in death. The body is at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral home where services will be conducted Friday and at the Oak Grove church near Cranston by Dr. David L. Berger, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. Burial will be in the Oak Grove cemetery.
Name: ROSE (TEUFEL) WILLIAMS
Submitted by: Ed Hintermeister
Date Submitted: Friday, December 15, 2006
Source of Obituary: Newspaper unknown, 1965
Mrs. Williams Dies; Funeral Is Saturday----- Services for Mrs. Lewis C. Williams, 75, of 707 W. 17th St., Davenport, will be Saturday at the Hill & Fredericks Mortuary. Mrs. Williams died at her home Wednesday. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park. Rose Teufel was born in Muscatine County. She married Mr. Williams in 1921 in Muscatine. He died in 1939. Surviving is a daughter, Miss Marilyn Williams, at home.-----Submitters' Notes: A picture was included in this article with the following title: “MRS. WILLIAMS Was Formerly Rose Teufel”----Williams, Rose Teufel: April 1890 - 1965
Name: MRS. WILAMETTA WILLIAMS
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Saturday, September 27, 2003 9:57 AM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, March 9, 1942, page 8
Death Summons Mrs. Williams Aged 78 years ----------- Mrs. Wilametta Williams 78, a lifelong resident of Muscatine county, died 5 a.m. today in the home, of her daughter, Mrs. Edith Unr, rural route 1, Letts, of complications following an illness of two and a half years. Mrs. Williams was born, March 28, 1863 on a farm in Muscatine county, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Epperly, and was married to John F. Williams on March 6, 1881, in Muscatine county. She was a member of the First Presbyterian church of Muscatine and of Electa chapter No. 32, Order of Eastern Star. Surviving are two sons, Harley Williams, of Muscatine county and I. J. Williams of route 1, Letts; a daughter, Mrs. Edith Uhr, route 1, Letts; a brother, J. T. Epperly, Roseburg, Ore.; and a half-brother H. G. Epperly and a half-sister, Mrs. L. C. Capion, both of Muscatine. Fourteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren also survive. Her husband who died Nov. 27, 1934, her parents and one sister, Anna, preceded her in death. Funeral rites will be conducted Wednesday from the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home, with Dr. H. C. Schneider of the First Presbyterian church in charge. Burial will be in the Oak Grove cemetery, near Cranston.
Name: ANDREW L. WILSON
Submitted by: Denise and Norma for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: Tuesday, March 8, 2005
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, December 6, 1943, page 9
ANDREW L. WILSON------- Andrew Wilson Dies Suddenly Of Heart Attack-------Andrew L. Wilson died of a heart attack at 9 p.m. Sunday at his home at 219 Mary Place. He had been a resident of Muscatine practically all his life, and was employed at the Huttig Manufacturing Company for a number of years. He was born in Fredonia on Nov. 1, 1881, a son of Ealem and Ella Wilson. He was married to Nora K. Scott on June 25, 1915, at Muscatine. He was a member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, his stepmother, Mrs. Lydia Wilson, one brother, W. O. Wilson, of Mountain View, Mo., two half sisters, Mrs. Henry Tisor of Fruitland and Mrs. L. M. Dallmeyer, Columbus Junction. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, and a half brother. Funeral rites will be conducted by the Rev. Vincent Brushwyler Wednesday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home. The body is at the family home at 219 Mary Place until Wednesday noon when it will be returned to the funeral home for the services.
Name: EALUM WILSON
Submitted by: Denise and Norma for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: Thursday, March 10, 2005
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, October 22, 1929, page 7
EALUM WILSON-------EALUM WILSON ENDS OWN LIFE-------Shoots Self With Shotgun in Basement of Home---Had Been Ill For Years-------Ealum Wilson, 1003 East Sixth st., committed suicide about 11:30 Monday night by shooting himself in the head with a .410 guage shotgun in the basement of his home. Police were called by Mrs. Wilson after she said she had heard a shot in the basement. Officers John Strain and Frank Thauren found Wilson on the floor of the basement with his head behind a stove. The shotgun was found lying at his feet. The top of Wilsons head had been shot away but he was still alive. Dr. B. E. Eversmeyer and Coroner W. S. Norton were called by the officers. Wilson was still alive when they arrived but death followed a few minutes later. The doctors reported the charge from the gun had struck the man on the upper part of the forehead, tearing away the skull and part of the brain. Mr. Wilson, who was 73 years old, had been ill for several years and this, coupled with his advanced age and resulting in despondency caused him to commit the act, it is believed. Coroner Norton said there would be no inquest. Mr. Wilson was born in Indiana April 17, 1854. He had made his home in Muscatine since 1891, coming here from Lone Tree. Prior to his residence at Lone Tree he had lived at Fredonia. He married Ella Fitzgerald at Wichita, Kan. She died Sept. 24,1884. He married Mrs. Lydia Beeman Allen Feb. 7, 1889. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Andy L., of Muscatine, and W. O., of Wapello; a daughter by his second marriage, Mrs. Effie Tisor, Fruitland, one stepdaughter, Mrs. Gertie B. Daullmyer, Letts; a brother, Henry Wilson, Fredonia; and two sisters, Mrs. E. J. McDaniel, Letts, and Mrs. Wolcott, Sargents Bluff, Ia. Friends may view the body after 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Hoffman Funeral home. Funeral services, which will be private, will be conducted at the Hoffman Funeral home Thursday afternoon at 2:30 by the Rev. J. B. Rendall, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery.
Name: EDWARD G. WILSON
Submitted by: Webmaster for someone else
Date Submitted: May 26, 2002
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, November 9, 1951, page 9
Edward G. Wilson Of West Liberty Area Succumbs-----West Liberty----Edward Grant Wilson, 79, a life-long resident of the West Liberty vicinity, died at 10:20 a.m. Thursday at the Restopia Nursing Home in Columbus Junction, following a lingering illness. The son of Mathias and Ruth Mosher Wilson, he was born Jan. 29, 1872, in the South Prairie community. He married Ann Van Tuyl Feb. 10, 1893 at Nichols. The couple engaged in farming. He was a member of the Mt. Calvary lodge No. 95, A. F. & A. M. Surviving are the widow; a son, Adrian, West Liberty; four daughters, Mrs. Elsie Gwvmne, Ames, Mrs. Fay Kettleson, Lake Park, Ia., Mrs. Edith Carhan, Palisade, Colo., and Mrs. Marian Lowe, Omaha; two brothers, Harvey Wilson, West Liberty, and Wilbur Wilson, Urbana, Ill.; a sister, Mrs. Esther Anderson, West Liberty; 12 grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday at the Snider Funeral home, with the Rev. Richard P. Walters,pastor of the Christian church, in charge. Burial will be in the South Prairie cemetery. Masonic rites will be conducted at the grave.
Name: REV. H. H. WILSON
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: December 23, 2001
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE WEEKLY JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, June 25, 1869, page 3
Obituary-----Rev. H. H. Wilson was born in Pennsylvania in 1820 and died at his home on Muscatine Island, Iowa, Sunday, April 11th, aged 49. Mr. Wilson was converted and joined the M. E. Church in Dresden, Ohio, whom he was twenty one years old. At the age of thirty he was licensed an exhorter and in that relation he served the Church faithfully for nine years. He was then licensed as a local preacher, and for ten years, till released by death, he did noble service for the Master and the Church. He had the impression that his sickness would be fatal and suffered without complaining. His religious experience was unclouded----He called his family, class-mates and neighbors around his bed, spoke to them of Jesus and heaven, exerted them to meet him there, bade them all "good-bye", then requested them to sing----"Oh, sing home of heaven, When I am called to die." S.H. Thomas.-----Northwestern Christian Advocate.-----"MUSCATINE WEEKLY JOURNAL", Friday, April 16, 1869, page 4------DIED.---At his residence, on Muscatine Island, about six miles south of Muscatine, on the 11th inst., H. H. WILSON, in his 49th year. His funeral was largely attended. Deceased had been a member of the M. E. Church about 29 years, and was at the time of his death a local preacher and a truly exemplary Christian.
Name: JOHN WILSON, SR.
Submitted by: Webmaster for Tom Elliott
Date Submitted: January 1, 2003
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, October 7, 1907, front page.
DEATH COMES IN TRAGIC FORM-------Aged Resident of Muscatine Is Drowned in River Near His Home.-----SAD ENDING OF AN ALL NIGHT SEARCH.-------John Wilson Left His Home Last Evening to Call on Neighbors--Body is Found in Shallow Water This Morning--A Pathetic Accident.-------- The arrangements made for the celebration of the ninety-fourth birthday of John Wilson, Sr., to have been held on Wednesday, were sadly broken this morning, when the lifeless body of the venerable old man was found in the river, directly in front of the home of J. C. Wilson, at 307 East Front street. There are few deaths that have been recorded in the history of Muscatine that are as sad as the passing of Mr. Wilson, who for so many years was seen up on the street of Muscatine enjoying the latter years of his life.---- Leaves His Home.---- Immediately after supper last evening, Mr. Wilson told his son John Wilson, with whom he was living that he was going to call on Peter Musser, who lives scarcely two blocks away. Mr. Wilson, Jr., said he would help him get ready, and brought his hat and overcoat for him. After Mr. Wilson, Sr., was ready to leave the house he started for the door, and Mr. Wilson, Jr., followed his father to the steps where he was assured that his father was alright.----- Visits at Mrs. Braunwarth's.---- As there were no lights in the Musser residence, Mr. Wilson walked on to the home of Mrs. Louise Braunwarth, at 705 East Sixth street. He told Mrs. Braunwarth that he had started out to see Mr. Musser, but as there were no lights in the house he did not stop and feeling that he needed a little fresh air and a walk before retiring decided to walk out to her home. Miss Emma Braunwarth stated today that Mr. Wilson seemed to be in unusual good spirits last evening, and talked a great deal about the latter years of his life. He also spoke of his son moving away from Letts, and recalled many incidents of his childhood. For more than an hour, he sat and talked, and mentioned the fact that on Wednesday he would celebrate his ninety-fourth birthday. At eight o'clock he left the Braunwarth home with the intention of going directly home.---- Is Seen On Way Home.---- A little before nine o'clock, B. A. Batchelor in passing from his landing at the foot of Walnut street to the farther side of Front street saw Mr. Wilson walking slowly down the tracks. "It was almost nine o'clock then," said Mr. Batchelor, "and at first I was not sure it was Mr. Wilson. As I watched him for a few seconds, I saw plainly that it was the old gentleman and I began to wonder what he was doing out so late but did not say anything to him as he seemed to be on his way home. It was always his custom to walk down the path between the tracks. "It must have been only a few minutes later, as the east bound Milwaukee pulled out, that in attempting to step out of the track, he slipped and fell down the embankment. Mr. Wilson has often come down to the landing to talk with me and I am confident that he knew every inch of the ground. The only logical explanation is that he saw the train coming, and without thinking to step on the west bound track, stepped to the right and fell over the embankment in attempting to get out of the way.---- Meets Death.---- "After falling over the bank, I believe that he was somewhat stunned and becoming bewildered, started to crawl up the bank on his hands and knees when he made his way into the river, and in not more than two foot of water met his death. Mr. Wilson knew every inch of the ground around here, and I am confident that he did not wander down there by mistake in attempting to go home." John C. Wilson in speaking of the affair this morning, said that he was sure that his father had fallen over the embankment in attempting to get off of the tracks when he saw the east bound Milwaukee coming. "One would believe that he became bewildered after falling over the bank," said Mr. Wilson, " and that in attemping to make his way up the embankment, crawled into the water and became entangled in the reeds and willows."---- Searching Parties Started.--- Early in the evening, Mr. Wilson, Jr., fearing that something had happened to his father, telephoned to the Musser residence and in getting no answer telephoned to Mrs. Braunwarth, where he was notified of his father's departure. The members of the family immediately started out in search and the police were notified. The search was continued until late last night and was resumed again this morning. It was thought that he had wandered away from home, and it was not until 10 o'clock this morning, that Fred B. Smith and Frank B. Ashcraft in looking along the river's edge saw the lifeless body half hidden in the willows. The face was in the water, although the body was not submerged. The remains were removed to the residence of Mr. J. C. Wilson.----- Plans For Celebration.------ Elaborate preparations were being made for the celebration of the ninety fourth birthday anniversary of Mr. Wilson, Sr., and all of the brothers and near relatives were planning on being present. Wednesday was to have been a great day in the Wilson family. For many years past, the birthday anniversary of Mr. Wilson has been celebrated, and each year the Journal took great pleasure in recording the celebrations.----- Leaves Many Friends.---- There was probably no man in Muscatine more loved and honored than John Wilson, Sr. He had a host of friends, and all that knew him were glad to speak of him as a friend. Although well advanced in years, he was hale and hearty and was always as happy as a boy. He was a familiar figure on the streets of Muscatine and had a pleasant greeting for every one. His life was full and sweet and seemed to be paved with sunshine.---- Was Born in Ireland.----- John Wilson, Sr., was born in Armagh, Ireland, October 9, 1813, and was married in that country to Miss Maria Courtney on July 16, 1845. He came to this country with his family in 1874 and settled on a farm near Letts. Here he resided until 1891 when Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, Sr., came to this city to live with John C. Wilson. Mrs. Wilson died five years ago. The funeral services have not been completely arranged, although it is thought they will be held Wednesday at Letts, the former home of Mr. Wilson. He leaves four children, Robert Wilson and William Wilson, of Letts; J. C. Wilson of Muscatine and Mrs. J. C. Neill, of Lyndon, Kansas. One brother, James Wilson, of Boston, Mass. and one sister, Mrs. Eliza Ferry of Ireland, survive him. He leaves 22 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.-----"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday, October 8, 1907, page 4----WILL BE LAID TO REST TOMORROW.----- Funeral Services of Late John Wilson Arranged---Interment at Letts.----- The funeral services of the late John Wilson, Sr., will be held tomorrow morning at 7 o'clock from the residence at 307 East Front street, with a short service from the house. Rev. A. I. E. Boss officiating, after which the remains will be taken on the 8:08 train to Letts, where the services will be held at 10 o'clock from the Letts M. E. church. Rev. Longnecker officiating. The pall bearers in this city will be Robert, William, John C., and Harry Wilson, T. W. Cherry and F. B. Smith, while in Letts, his three sons, Robert, William and John C. Wilson and three nephews, Harry Wilson, ? Turkington and T. A. Barnes will act as pall bearers. Interment will be made in the Letts cemetery, where his wife now rests.
Name: JOHN C. WILSON
Submitted by: Webmaster for Tom Elliott
Date Submitted: July 11, 2000
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, August 22, 1914, page 10
PIONEER SHOE MERCHANT SUCCUMBS AT DAVENPORT---John C. Wilson Passes Away At Mercy Hospital Following Break-Down---PROMINENT IN CITY----Death Removes From Commerial Circles One Of Muscatine's Most Progressive Business Men.---Death Had Been Unexpected.------John C. Wilson, a pioneer shoe merchant of Muscatine and one of its most prominent business men, passed away at the Mercy Hospital at Davenport at 11:30 o'clock this morning. His death was not expected and the end being presaged by his critical illness of the past several days. Members of the immediate family were at his bedside at the time of his departure from this life. To many Muscatine people who were unaware of Mr. Wilson's illness the sad tidings of his demise will come as a shock. His death follows an illness extending over a period of several months and a general breakdown being assigned as the cause of his demise. Organic trouble which assumed a critical nature yesterday directly brought about the end. He was removed to Davenport from Hershey Hospital here ten days ago.---Well Known Merchant---- In the death of Mr. Wilson, Muscatine loses one of its best known business men; John C. Wilson has ranked among the leading shoe dealers of the state of Iowa and his successful business career was one which called forth recognition of his qualities. He was always considered to be one of Muscatine's most progressive business men and his support of any worthy project was always assured. He was a type of citizen who serves as the backbone of a community and the death of Mr. Wilson removes from commercial circles a man who enjoyed the respect and esteem of his associates.----A Native of Ireland----John C. Wilson was a native of the Emerald Isle, his birth occurring at Verner's Bridge County, Armagh, Ireland on the 15th of May 1854. His parents, John and Marie (Courtney) Wilson were of English and Scotch descent respectively. John Wilson, the father of the decedent crossed the Atlantic in 1874 and with his family made his way direct to Louisa County, Iowa, settling on a farm which he purchased prior to his arrival in this state. The senior Mr. Wilson successfully, followed the occupation of farmer and stock raiser and at the time, of his death owned a number of large farms in the adjoining county. The decedent preceded his father to America. After obtaining his education in the schools near his native home he entered upon his business career by accepting a clerkship in a general store at Tullyrone, being thus employed for almost four years. In 1873 at the age of nineteen years he set sail for America and arrived in Muscatine on August of that year. He at once began clerking in the same building in which his shoe store is now located entering in the employ of W.H. Stewart. On the first of June 1895 he formed a partnership with T.W. Cherry, the two purchasing the interest of Mr. Stewart. This partnership was continued until April 1901 when Mr. Cherry retired from the firm, after which time Mr. Wilson assumed the sole proprietorship of the store. During later years his sons have assisted him in the conduct of the business. Mr. Wilson was united in marriage to Miss Louise Cherry, a native of Tullyrone, Ireland, on June 28th, 1881 at New York City, to which union was born four children, all of whom now survive, they being Mrs. Lee L. Richards, Thomas W., Mrs. Lee R. Ashcraft and Robert C., all of this city. The wife of Mr. Wilson passed away in 1903 at the age of 48 years. The decedent was a member of Trinity Episcopal church the faith of his forebears, and also that in which his wife died. Socially he was affiliated with a number of fraternal bodies in Muscatine, among them being the Knights of Pythias, The Fraternal Bankers Reserve, The Modern Woodman of America and the Modern Brotherhood of America. Mr. Wilson's surviving brothers and sisters are Robert and William Wilson at Letts, and Mrs. John C. Neil of Lyndon, Kansas, Mrs. Neil and brothers have arrived in the city. The remains will be taken to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Richards on Iowa avenue, upon their arrival in the city late this afternoon.
Name: JOHN EVERETT WILSON
Submitted by: Norma Rogers for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: September 18, 2004
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, July 17, 1911, page 8
JOHN EVERETT WILSON----- WILSONS MOURN LOSS OF CHILD ------------ John Everett Wilson Passed Away on Sunday at Home of Parents on Seventh Street ------------ John Everett Wilson, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Wilson, on East Seventh street, passed away on Sunday, after an eleven days' illness. The cause of the child's death was given as acute nephritis. The child possessed a most pleasant disposition and was loved by all those who were intimate with the family. The infant was born in this city on February 13, 1910. The funeral service will take place at the home at 3 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon.
Name: JOHN H. WILSON
Submitted by a Volunteer
Date Submitted: July 18, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, August 13, 1931, front page
John H. Wilson, 44, Commits Suicide With Pocket Knife---With his throat slashed and a small pocket knife in his hand, John H. Wilson, 44, former business manager of the Midwest Free Press and former mechanical superintendent of TNT magazine, was found dead today beside his automobile in a side road half a mile from the Seven Springs dairy farm. The death was pronounced suicide by Coroner W. S. Norton. Wilson lived at 216 West Fourth street. The road on which his body was found is about three miles out of Muscatine off highway 22, also known as the Nichols road. Members of a road crew discovered the body.---Car Drags Body.----The body was found lying aside Wilson's car with the upper part of the body resting on the running board. The body had been dragged a distance of about 20 or more feet as the car rolled down the hill, apparently after Wilson's foot had slid off the brake. His clothes were almost wholly torn from the body as a result of being dragged. The pocket knife, with a blade not more than two inches long, was clutched tightly in his right hand. The car was not damaged.---Note Tells of Grief.---A blood-stained note was found in the pocket of his coat hinting at family and financial troubles and asking foregiveness of his family for taking his own life. Coroner W. S. Norton and Deputies Sheriff Jack Pace and Andrew Ernst were called by Roy Barkalow, Wilton, a member of a five-man road crew that passed the car, then stopped to investigate, finding the body almost hidden. lying in the ditch. Dr. Norton said an inquest would not be necessary, as the death was obviously suicidal. The Hoffman ambulance was called and removed the body to the Hoffman Funeral home where it will remain pending funeral arrangements.---Came Here From Iowa City----P. H. Naber of the Seven Springs dairy told county officials he had returned home at about 11:40 and that the car was not there at that time. Members of the road crew said it was about 12:45 when they found the car. The body was still warm when Dr. Norton arrived, he said. Mr. Wilson came to Muscatine from Iowa City as an employe of Norman Baker at TNT magazine. Later he became an executive at the Free Press. Mrs. Wilson is in a critical condition, and recently underwent an operation, friends said.---Worked in Morning.---Mr. Wilson had been employed recently by the H. J. Heinz company in the office. He started work there earlier this month. Wilson worked this morning as usual, it was said at the Heinz company offices. Associates recalled, when informed of his death; that he had seemed in a depressed mood recently, but had given no indication of intended suicide. One son, John, Jr., high school basketball player, is also employed at the Heinz plant here. Mrs. Wilson and other members of the family are believed to be at Creston.
Wilson Services to Be at Creston--Funeral services for John H. Wilson, Muscatine resident who committed suicide Thursday, will be held at Cresston, where the body was taken this morning from the Hoffman Funeral Home. Mrs. Wilson, who underwent an operation recently, is seriously ill at Creston, where she is staying with relatives. Her illness and financial difficulties were included in the "family troubles" mentioned by The Journal Thursday in an account of Mr. Wilson's death. There was no dissension among members of the family, and a note left by Wilson asked the forgiveness of his wife and children for taking his own life.
--------------------- THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, August 17, 1931
Arrange Rites for J. H. Wilson---Funeral services for John H. Wilson, who committed suicide Thursday noon on a country road about five miles west of Muscatine, will be held this afternoon at Creston. Burial will be in the Creston cemetery.
Name: LOUISA C. WILSON
Submitted by: Webmaster for Tom Elliott
Date Submitted: May 4, 2000
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, September 3, 1903, page 7
MRS. WILSON DIES. Well Known Muscatine Woman Meets Accidental Death. WAS DISCOVERED BY HER SON. Wife of John Wilson Found Dead in a Bathtub This Morning by Her Son, Thomas Wilson----Caused By Fainting Attack, Falling in Water.---The home of J. C. Wilson, 301 West Second street, is saddened today because of the death of the wife and mother, Mrs. Louisa Wilson, the sorrowful event occuring sometime between 11 o'clock Wednesday night and 6 o'clock this morning. Mrs. Wilson's death was due to accidental drowning, her lifeless body being found in the bath room of her home this morning by her son, Thomas Wilson. Before retiring last evening, Mrs. Wilson told her father-in-law, John Wilson, Sr., that she believed she would take a bath. Just before she entered the bathroom was the last time she was seen alive. From the position of the body when discovered, it is believed by her physician and members of the household, that soon after commencing her bath, Mrs. Wilson was attacked with a fainting spell, and that she fell forward into the water. Mrs. Wilson frequently suffered attacks of this nature, and every indication bears out the theory that this was directly responsible for her death. SHOCK TO HER FRIENDS. The sudden death of Mrs. Wilson came as a great shock to her Muscatine friends, and her friends here were many. For several months she has been in poor health, and after spending some time in a Davenport hospital had returned home greatly improved. Last evening she went driving with Mr. Wilson, and the remaining of the evening was spent pleasantly at her home. Mr. Wilson, her husband, left Muscatine about 10 o'clock for Chicago, and was informed of his terrible misfortune this morning. RELATIVES SHE LEAVES. Mrs. Wilson is survived by many relatives. Her brothers and sisters are T.W. Cherry, Muscatine; R. J. Cherry, Mason City, now in California; M. H. Cherry, New York City; Mrs. J. C. King, Pittsburg, PA,; Mrs. W. J. Allen, Vancouver, B.C.; Mrs. A.J. Hall, Belfast, Ireland; Mrs. Edith H. Hall, Cambridgeport, Mass.; Miss Carrie Cherry, Warrenpoint, Ireland. Her surviving sons and daughters are Thomas and Robert and Miss Anna and Mrs. Lee Richard, of Muscatine. Her husband is John Wilson, a well known Muscatine merchant. PHYSICIANS CALLED. Upon the sad discovery this morning, physicians were called and Coroner W. S. Norton was summoned. Dr. Norton made a careful examination and decided that an inquest was unnecessary, declaring death to have been due to accidental drowning. Mrs. Louise Wilson was born in County Armagh, Ireland, March 9, 1855. She was married to John C. Wilson in New York City June 28, 1881. They came to Muscatine in the same year where Mr. Wilson was engaged in business. The funeral arrangement have not been decided upon in view of the absence of Mr. Wilson, who wires from Chicago that he will leave by the first train and arrive at the earliest possible moment. Announcement of the funeral will be made later.
Name: MARIA WILSON
Submitted by: Webmaster for Tom Elliott
Date Submitted: January 1, 2003
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE DAILY JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, March 3, 1879, page 4.
DIED,---- March 3, at 1:15 a.m., at the Commercial House, of inflammation of the kidneys, after an illness of only 48 hours, Miss MARIA WILSON, aged 21 years, 1 month and 21 days. Miss Wilson was a native of Darryane, Verner's Bridge, county Armagh, Ireland, and immigrated to America with her uncle Jno. Wilson and family, now of Lettsville, in 1874. Deceased was a cousin of J. C. Wilson, with Stewart & Porter, this city. She had been employed at the Commercial as seamstress and waiter for two years. Funeral from Trinity Church at 10 a.m. to- (this is where it ends, if there was another line to this article, it isn't showing on the microfilm.)
Name: WAYNE E. WILSON
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Thursday, September 1, 2005 4:00 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, August 10, 2005
Wayne Wilson----- NICHOLS, Iowa - Wayne E. Wilson, 55, Nichols, died Monday, Aug. 8, 2005, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City. The Rev. Al Zimmerman will officiate the services. Burial will be at Nichols Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Leukemia Research. Mr. Wilson was born March 26, 1950, in Red Oak, Iowa, the son of Cleo and Luella Clara Baumbach Wilson. He married Chris Hudson on Oct. 23, 1982, in Nichols. He graduated from Red Oak High School in 1968 and Buena Vista College in 1977. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving from 1972-75. He had been employed by GPC, Muscatine, for the last 17 years. He was a member of the Nichols Christian Church (DOC). Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Ellie Jo Wilson; two brothers, Dale Wilson and wife Opal of Council Bluffs and Ken Wilson and wife Virginia of Omaha, Neb.; three sisters, Wilma Young of Irving, Texas, Zeta Peterson of Morgan Hill, Calif. and Annie Heinen and husband Jerry of Omaha. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother-in-law, Joe Hudson; three nephews, Stephen Putman and twins Russell John and Paul Michael Madsen. -----Submitters' Note: I'm no relation
Name: GEORGE WINDMAN
Submitted by: Phyllis Hazen (of no relation)
Date Submitted: January 10, 2010
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL AND NEWS TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, 14 October 1929, page 11
Hold Windman Services Here - Victim of Gun Accident at Mt. Pleasant, Former Muscatine Resident.-- Funeral services for George Windman, 38, former Muscatine resident, who was accidentally shot at Mt. Pleasant Saturday morning, a few hours before he was to have been married, will be conducted at the Grace English Lutheran church of this city Tuesday afternoon. The Rev. Leland Leaner will be in charge. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery.--- Mr. Windman was killed while lifting a borrowed shotgun from an automobile, preparatory to returning it to its owner. The charge struck him in the chest and death followed in a short time. The body is being brought to Muscatine Tuesday morning from Carthage, Ill., where his mother makes her home, and where services were held today.--- Mr. Windman was born on a farm north of this city Nov. 3, 1890, being the son of William and Hattie Windman. His early life was spent in this community. Later he moved to Carthage, and for the past five years has been in business at Mt. Pleasant. He was to have been married to Miss Mary Clark of Mt. Pleasant at 2 p. m. Saturday, and they had planned to leave immediately on a motor tour to California.--- he is survived by his mother, Mrs. Hattie Windham, Carthage, seven brothers, Henry, William, Fred and Frank, Muscatine, John and Charles of Carthage, Ernest of Evansville, Pa., and one sister, Miss Clara Windman, Carthage.
Name: KEITH M. WINDUS
Submitted by a Volunteer
Date Submitted: July 18, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, March 20, 1999, page 5A
WEST LIBERTY--Keith M. Windus, 66, West Liberty, died Thursday, March 18, at the St. Mary's Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., following a brief illness. Funeral services will be Monday, March 22, at the West Liberty United Methodist Church with the Rev. Frank Schultz officiating. Burial will be at the Oak Ridge Cemetery, West Liberty. Friends may call Sunday at the Barker Funeral Home in West Liberty. Mr. Windus was born Nov. 9, 1932, in Iowa City, to Martin and Esther Carr Windus. He graduated from West Liberty High School in 1951. He married Dolores Spillman April 28, 1953. The couple farmed in the West Liberty area until retirement in 1996. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served during the Korean conflict. Survivors include his wife; daughters, Debbie Parizek of West Liberty, Sandy and husband Terry McDonald of Iowa City, Marla and husband Tom Maas of West Liberty, Tracy and husband Bill Frauenholtz of West Liberty and Brett and husband Roy Warson of West Liberty; 17 grandchildren; brother Loren Windus of Moscow; and sister Corrine and husband Clay Welsch of Muscatine. He was preceded in death by his mother, a daughter, Vickie; a grandson, Mitch Parizek; and a brother, Gary.
Name: BERNARD WINGERTER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Thursday, December 16, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, November 10, 1952
B. Wingerter Age 18 Years, Goes In Death------ Bernard Wingerter, 18 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wingerter, Sr. 1097 Lucas street, died at Hershey hospital after at 4:50 p.m. Sunday after a three week illness. The youth had swallowed a round toothpick which he had in his mouth when he fell asleep. Surgery was performed to remove the object and his condition was believed to be satisfactory until complications developed. Bernard, the son of Harold and Viola Wingerter, was born in Muscatine on Jan. 6, 1934, spending his entire life here. He attended St. Mary's school and had recently been learning the bricklaying trade. He was a member of St. Mary's church and of Company C of the Iowa National Guard. Surviving are his parents, four brothers, Harold, Douglas, John and Michael, all at home; a sister, Mrs. Robert Froehner and two nieces and one nephew. One sister preceded him in death. Services will be held Wednesday at St. Mary's church. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery.
Name: CAROLINE WINGERTER
Submitted by: Elizabeth Wrocklage
Date submitted: June 24, 2007
Source of Obituary: “MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, , October 25, 1933
Wingerter Rites to Be on Friday-------- Body of Long Time Resident of Muscatine Returned Here for Burial------- Funeral services for Mrs. Caroline Wingerter , 76, who died at Round Lake, Ill., Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Hingst, will be conducted Friday at the George Wittich Funeral home, 210 Cedar street, by the Rev. Tom Foglesong, pastor of the First Christian church. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery. Mrs. Wingerter spent all her life in Muscatine until seven months ago when she went to live with her daughter. She was born here Dec. 6, 1854, the daughter of Joseph and Theresa Wrocklage. She was married to Peter Wingerter, Sept. 14, 1875 in Muscatine and he died July 16, 1929. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Agnes Haight, Chicago, Miss Flora Wingerter and Mrs. Carl Hingst, Round Lake, Mrs. Ida Balousek, and Mrs. Bertha Cochran, Chicago; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. One daughter, Mary, died 15 years ago and two sisters also preceded her in death.
Name: FLORA WINGERTER
Submitted by: Elizabeth Wrocklage
Date submitted: June 24, 2007
Source of Obituary: “MUSCATINE JOURNAL”, Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, December 7, 1953
Graveside rites will be conducted Tuesday at Greenwood cemetery for Miss Flora Wingerter , 72, of Round Lake, Ill., whose death occurred Saturday at a Waukegon, Ill., hospital. The body will arrive here Tuesday morning and will be taken to the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home. Miss Wingerter was born in Muscatine, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Wingerter. She moved to Round Lake 15 years ago. Survivors include one brother, Frank Wingerter, who resides in Texas, and four sisters, Mrs. Clara Hingst and Mrs. Agnes Haight of Round Lake and Mrs. Ida Balousek and Mrs. Burl Cochran of Chicago. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister.
Name: HAROLD F. WINGERTER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Thursday, December 16, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, December 21, 1972
HAROLD F. WINGERTER------ Funeral services for Harold F. Wingerter, 64, will be held Friday at the Seventh Day Adventist church with Rev. Mauritz Peterson officiating. Interment will be at Greenwood cemetery. Mr. Wingerter died at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday at 509 Cedar St., of a sudden heart attack. The son of Fred and Kate Kuriger Wingerter, was born June 21, 1908, at Muscatine and had been a life resident of this community. He married Viola Hill, Sept. 17, 1927, at Muscatine. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist church; and a cement mason by trade. Survivors include his wife Viola four sons Harold, Michael, John, all of Muscatine, and Douglas, of Davenport; one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Ramona) Froehner, Cedar Falls, Iowa; two sisters Mrs. Marlyn Hayes, and Mrs. Irene Dilley, both of Muscatine; and 26 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Bernard, one sister and two brothers.
Name: HAROLD RICHARD WINGERTER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Saturday, December 18, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, December 18, 2004, page 5A
Harold Wingerter------ MUSCATINE, Iowa - Harold Richard Wingerter, 75, of Muscatine, died Thursday, Dec. 16, 2004, at home. The Rev. Jason Crossen will officiate. Casket bearers are Amanda Hayes, Jame Hayes, Jason Wieskamp, Michelle Wieskamp, Stan Clang and Wendy Clang. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. A military service will be provided by the combined squads of the American Legion post 1565 and the V.F.W. Post 27. Mr. Crossen was born on June 25, 1929, in Muscatine, the son of Harold Frederick and Viola Hill Wingerter. He married Vivian Smith on April 11, 1950, in Muscatine. He was a bricklayer and cement mason all his life working with Joe Sotelo, Carl Sachs, and Gene Paxton. He was a member of St. Mathias Church. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Survivors include his wife, Vivian Wingerter of Muscatine; two sons Bernard Wingerter and wife Anita of Keokuk and Tony Wingerter and wife Ann of Grinnell; five daughters Lynda Wingerter of Muscatine, Sharon Cunningham and husband Ron of Muscatine, Lesley Quinn of Muscatine, Tracey Wingerter of Fairfield, Ca. and Lee Stamper of Muscatine; 12 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; three brothers Douglas Wingerter of Rock Island, Ill., Michael Wingerter and wife Lucille of Muscatine and John Wingerter and wife Sandy of Muscatine; one sister Ramona Froehner and husband Robert of Cedar Falls. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Mary Ann; two grandsons Tom Rogers and Beau Lewis; granddaughter Stephanie Wieskamp; one sister in infancy; one brother Bernard and one nephew Dennis Wingerter.------ Submitters' Note: the part that says Mr. Crossen was born June 25, 1929 should be Mr. Wingerter.
Name: NANCY WINGERTER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Thursday, October 3, 2002 1:27 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, April 24, 1937, page 6
Services Conducted For Wingerter Babe--- Funeral services were held at St. Mary's cemetery this afternoon for Nancy Wingerter, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold F. Wingerter, 523 Grover street. The child, born Friday afternoon, lived only three hours. Arrangements were under the direction of Myers Funeral home.--- Research source June Welsch
Name: PETER G. WINGERTER
Submitted by: Elizabeth Wrocklage
Date submitted: June 24, 2007
Source of Obituary: “MUSCATINE JOURNAL & NEWS-TRIBUNE”, Muscatine, Iowa, Wednesday, July 17, 1929
Peter G. Wingerter , 85, died at his home, 1208 Cedar street, Tuesday afternoon after an illness since last Wednesday. Peter Wingerter was born Sept. 16, 1843, at Bavaria, Germany, coming to America when he was 26 years old. He married Miss Caroline Wrocklage, Sept. 14, 1875, and seven children were born to them, two preceding him in death. Frank Wingerter and Mrs. Mary Tutt. Surviving are his widow; five children, Mrs. Agnes Haight, Mrs. William Hingst, Mrs. Will Balonaek and Mrs. Burl Cochran, all of Chicago; and Flora Wingerter at home; one brother, Christ Wingerter; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted at he home Thursday afternoon by the Rev. Tom Foglesong, pastor of the Christian church. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery. The Wittich Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Name: VIOLA JOSEPHINE WINGERTER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Thursday, December 16, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, October 26, 1995
VIOLA WINGERTER------ MUSCATINE--Viola Josephine Wingerter, 82, died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 1995, at the Muscatine Care Center. Services were today at the Nichols-Chapel Hill Funeral Home. The Rev. Brian Saunders of Our Savior Lutheran Church officiated. Burial was at Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Wingerter was born March 3, 1913, in Muscatine, a daughter of Thomas and Carrie Bailes Hill. She married Harold F. Wingerter in 1927. She was a member of the church and a life member of Herb Pals. Survivors include four sons, Michael, Harold and John, all of Muscatine, and Douglas of Davenport; one daughter, Ramona Froehner of Cedar Falls; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, one son, Bernard, and one daughter, Nancy
Name: VIVIAN WINGERTER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Thursday, August 25, 2005 3:24 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, January 31, 2005
Vivian Wingerter----- MUSCATINE, Iowa - Vivian Wingerter, 76, of Muscatine, died Saturday, January 29, 2005, at home. Funeral Service will be Wednesday, February 2, 2005, at the St. Mathias Church, 215 W. Eighth St. The Reverend John P. Gallagher will officiate. Casket Bearers will be Colleen Quinn, Matt Wingerter, Grant Wingerter, Amy Stano, Angela Kinkeade, and Jason Kinkeade. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 1, 2005, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Birthright. Vivian was born on January 21, 1929, in Muscatine, the daughter of James and Helen Kneer Smith. She married Harold Richard Wingerter on April 11, 1950, in Muscatine. She was a member of St. Mathias Church, active in Loaves and Fishes, volunteered with Birthright, and she was a member of the Muscatine County Residential Review Committee. She attended Muscatine Community College, graduated from Mary Crest College, and earned a Masters degree specializing in learning disabilities. She enjoyed teaching and taught for the Muscatine School System for several years and also taught at Bishop Hayes Elementary School. She enjoyed fishing, gardening and canning, and especially loved the fall foliage. She will greatly missed by her family and friends. Survivors include two sons, Bernard Wingerter and wife, Anita, of Keokuk, and Tony Wingerter and wife, Ann, of Grinnell; five daughters, Lynda Wingerter of Muscatine, Sharon Cunningham and husband, Ron of Muscatine, Lesley Quinn of Muscatine, Tracey Wingerter of Fairfield, CA, and Lee Stamper of Muscatine; 12 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and one sister, Joan Johnson and husband, Charlie, of Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband on December 16, 2004, one daughter, Mary Ann in infancy, two grandsons, Beau Lewis in infancy and Tom Rogers, and granddaughter, Stephanie Wieskamp in infancy.
Name: MRS. CHARLOTTE WINNEMORE
Submitted by: Webmaster for Ron & Kathie Groll
Date Submitted: May 3, 2000
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, March 28, 1912, No. 76, Page 10
WINNEMORE FUNERAL TOMORROW MORNING The funeral of Mrs. Chalotte Winnemore, of 615 Mulberry avenue, who died Tuesday morning as the result of an apoplectic stroke received Sunday evening will be held from her home tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. Rev. E. R. McCorkel, of the United Brethren church will conduct the service at the home, and Rev. Berg, of the Sweetland Center Methodist church will preside at the burial service at Greenwood cemetery. The pall-bearers will be, G.W. Winnemore, C.K. Winnemore, E.W. Winnemore, sons of the deceased, George Brogan, a son-in-law, George Lefever, and F. E. Burnside.
Name: T. M. WINNEMORE
Submitted by: Kathleen Berner Groll
Date Submitted: May 17, 2001 11:01 AM
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, November 27, 1902
Account of Thomas Winnemore's death--------- Moore Held to Blame Coroner's Jury Makes Him Responsible for Winnemore's Death-------- May be Arrested in Few Days-------- T.M. Winnemore Victim of Accident of Monday Died Wednesday Afternoon at 3:30 o'clock-Details of the Accident---------- By the verdict of the coroner's jury at the inquest, held last evening over the body of Thomas Winnemore, who was killed by being run over Monday afternoon by a loose horse belonging to William Moore, that man is held responsible for Winnemore's death, and may be arrested in the course of the next few days, charged with manslaughter. The accident happened shortly after 3 o'clock Monday afternoon, and has been the occasion of much talk since that time. Mr. Winnemore never regained consciousness after the accident and passed away yesterday afternoon about 4 o'clock.-------- Coroner's Inquest Was Held.---------- As soon as news of the death of Mr. Winnemore reached the ears of the proper authorities, immediate steps were taken toward the holding of a coroner's inquest. This inquest was hold last night at the office of the coroner, Dr. W. S. Norton. The jury was composed of W.J. Ogilvie, W.S. Bond, and J.C.Durham. A number of witnesses were examined, among them being Jos. Nyenhuis, Harry Meyers, Wm. Poehl, Chas. Walker, Wm Montreal, F.A. Farley, Geo Raupe, Frank Sanders and Dr. A. J. Oliver.-------- Eye-Witness Story--------- Wm. Poehl, who was an eye witness of the whole affair testified as follows: "Occupation a carpenter. Was working for Jos. Nyenhuis on the office of Muscatine Lumber & Box Co. Saw Moore's horse strike Mr. Winnemore. My attention was first called by the sound of a running horse. Looked out and saw horse coming down near the bridge. Moore was following on another horse about 75 feet behind, but kept gaining. Saw Mr. Winnemore leave the sidewalk and go into the street to stop Horse, throwing up his cane. Was returning to sidewalk and got within 7 or 8 feet of curb when struck. Moore kept on going. Saw him when he came back with both horses. Did not hear him say anything, as I was then on the building. The distance between the runaway horse and Moore had been cut down to about 50 feet when accident happened. There was nothing between Mr. Winnemore and Moore to obstruct his view. There was nothing to scare Moore's horse. He was riding as fast as he could. I think his horse was under his control. I think he saw Mr. Winnemore. Don't see how he could help it. He might have been excited and seen nothing but the runaway horse.----------- Turned Horse Loose----------- Charles Walker, who had the loose horse in charge at one time, tells his version of the accident, and what he saw. He testified as follows: "I was on the corner of Second and Mulberry Streets on Monday afternoon. I saw a loose horse, lines dragging behind it; ran after it to corner of Third and Mulberry, but could not hold it; the lines were wrapped around his neck. It ran back to Mulberry and up the sidewalk and came near running over a lady and little child, and into the alley, where it was caught. I took the lines and drove to corner of Second and Mulberry, where I met Moore, he having followed me from Third street. I asked him where I should tie the horse, and he answered; "Drop the lines and let him go. He will go home." I told him I thought I was doing him a favor in running after his horse for several blocks, so let the lines drop. As soon as I did, the horse started up Second street on a dead run, with Moore galloping after him. Watched the race to top of hill. The runaway horse was on the right side of street and Moore on the left side. Saw his hat fly off. I think he is a reckless drive, as everybody else does. He is allowed to drive horses through the streets that nobody else would be allowed to drive."------------ Verdict Was Rendered--------------- After hearing the evidence the jury returned the following verdict: We, the jury, find that Thomas M. Winnemore came to his death in Muscatine, Nov. 26, 1902 at 3:30 p.m. as the direct result of being run over by a horse ridden by one Wm. Moore, driven in a reckless manner. W.J. Ogilvie, W.S. Bond, J.C. Dunham------------- Will Be Arrested--------- In all probability Wm. Moore, the man blamed in this accident will be arrested in the course of the next two or three days, charged with manslaughter. The police have repeatedly warned Mr. Moore to keep off the streets with his wild horses and he has been in more than one mix-up on the street although this is the first time that anything of a serious nature has taken place. He always assured the police that he never drove a horse until it was well broken, but this statement is hard to verify in the light of recent happenings. Various people over the city have made complaints of Mr. Moore's reckless driving, and have urged that something be done to stop it. This will probably be a severe lesson to Mr. Moore, and others as well.Mr. Winnemore Dead
T.M. Winnemore, the victim of the accident mentioned above died yesterday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, his death due directly to injuries received in this accident. Mr. Winnemore was born in Philadelphia, PA., June 28, 1828, and was one of a family of fourteen. He was married in 1852 at Mr. Joy, PA., to Miss Charlotte Willis, and in 1861 with his family came to Muscatine county, settling in Sweetland township, where he remained until about six years ago he moved into the city and retired from the active pursuits of life. He had acquired a goodly amount of property, and to while away the time worked at his trade of carpenter for a time.
There are left to mourn his death, his wife, Mrs. T.M. Winnemore, and six children, two daughters, Maragret, the wife of George Brogan, of Sweetland, Charlotte, the wife of Robert A. Hare, of this city, four sons, J.W. of Plainville, Kansas; W.D. of St. Joseph, Mo; C.K. of Sweetland, and E.W. of Chillicothe, Mo. He has one brother living, he being a resident of Benton, Alabama. Mr. Winnemore was a man who had many friends and deeply regret his untimely end. He was a whole-souled good natured man, that looked out for the interests of everybody, and was especially good to his family, who have the sincere sympathy of the community at this sad time.
The funeral will be held Saturday morning at 9:30 from the last home on Mulberry Street, the services to be conducted by Rev. L. B. Hix, of the United Brethren church. Interment to be in the Harker cemetery in Sweetland township.
Name: MRS. SAM (HERLEIN) WINNING
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Wednesday, September 23, 2002 8:24 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, February 11, 1920, page 8
Mrs. Sam Winning nee Herlein--- Pneumonia, following influenza caused the death of Mrs. Sam Winning, 25 years old, who died late yesterday afternoon at her home on the Burlington road, in Seventy-Six township. She had been ill about a week. Mrs. Winning was formerly Eva Herlein, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Herlein, and was born in Sweetland township, August 25, 1894. She lived there the greater part of her life, and was united in marriage with Sam Winning, March 24, 1914. Several children were born to this union, two of whom survive. Those who mourn her demise are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Herlein; her husband, two children, Ione and Esther; three sisters, Elizabeth, Viola and Florence, and five brothers, Harold, Clarence, Howard, Clifford and Ernest Herlein, all of Muscatine county. Definite funeral plans have not been made.
Name: ALBERT DAY WINSELL
Submitted by: David McCartney
Date Submitted: July 15, 2011
Source of Obituary: " S-R Advocate News”, September 30, 1971, p. 1
Rites Held For Albert Winsell. - Funeral services for Albert D. Winsell, 89, of Wilton, were held at 2 p.m., Monday, Sept. 27, at Griffith Funeral Home. Rev. Harold C. Potts officiated. Cas¬ket bearers were Jacob Duffe, Jake Davles, Frank Eiselstein, Ted Rickett, Ed Dusenberry and Jess J. Korte. Miss Mary Kay McSwiggin was the organist. Floral attendant was Mrs. Ed Dusenberry. Burial was in Oakdale cemetery. --- Mr. Winsell died Friday after¬noon at Oakwood Nursing Home after an illness of one month. Born July 29, 1882 near James¬town, Mo., he was a son of John and Elizabeth Tiepel Winsell. He married Edith McCartney Lark, May 26, 1904. --- Mr. Winsell was a member of the United Church of Christ at Wilton. He was a 50-year mem¬ber of the Woodman Lodge. He was a retired custodian of the Wilton schools where he had worked 31 years. --- One daughter, Mrs. Andrew (Etta B.) Lord of Muscatine, four grandchildren, 10 great grand¬children and 2 great great grand¬children survive. --- He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, one daughter, Ruth Chamberlin, one step-son. Carl W. Lark, one brother and two sisters.
Name: EDITH JEANETTE (McCARTNEY) WINSELL
Submitted by: David McCartney
Date Submitted: July 15, 2011
Source of Obituary: "Wilton Advocate”, Wilton, IA, June 27, 1957, p.1
Funeral Services For Mrs. Winsell Friday Afternoon. - Funeral services for Mrs. Albert Winsell, will be held at the Grif¬fith funeral home Friday. The services will be conducted by Rev. Duane Meyer at 2:00 p. m. --- Mrs. Walter Kiser will be the soloist and Mrs. Harry Birkhofer the organist. Pallbearers will be Dallas Sterner, D. V. Smull, M. J. Doyle, Leslie Whitmer, Ted Ricketts and Frank Eiselsein, Marjorie and Elizabeth McCoy and Mary Corle will attend the flowers. Burial will be in Oakdale ceme¬tery. --- Edith J. McCartney was born on Feb. 1, 1878, the daughter of Geo. H. and Anna Piggott McCartney, in Greenwood County, Kansas. She moved with her parents to Wilton at the age of two. --- She was married to Willard Lark in 1898 and they were the parents of a son Carl. After his death, she was married to Albert Winsell, on May 26, 1904. They had two daugh¬ters, Ruth and Etta. --- Mrs. Winsell was a member of Grace Evangelical and Reformed church, a 50-year member of the Royal Neighbors of America, and a charter member of the Wilton Garden Club. --- She was a graduate of Wilton high school and was a teacher in the Muscatine and Cedar county rural schools for over 30 years.--- Survivors are her husband; one son, Carl Lark of Tuscon, Ariz.; one daughter, Mrs. Andrew Lord, Muscatine; four grandsons and two great grandchildren and an aunt, Mrs. Laura Duncan. Preceding her in death were six brothers and one daughter, Mrs. Lisle Chamberlin.
-----Muscatine Journal, Muscatine, IA, June 25, 1957, p.5-----
Mrs. A. D. Winsell, Longtime Wilton Resident, Dies. - Wilton -- Mrs. Albert D. Winsell, 79, long time resident of here, died Monday at 9:30 p.m. at Bellevue hospital, Muscatine, following an extended illness. --- Edith Jeanette McCartney, the daughter of George H. and Anna Piggott McCartney, was born in Greenwood county, Kan., Feb. 1, 1878. She moved to Wilton early in life and been a resident of this community ever since. She graduated from the Wilton high school and was a teacher in the Muscatine and Cedar county rural schools for over 30 years. --- She married Willard Lark in 1898, and later was married to Albert D. Winsell on May 26, 1904 at Wilton. She was a 50-year member of the Royal Neighbors of America, a member of the Wilton Garden club, and a member of the Grace Evangelical and Reformed church, Wilton. --- Survivors include her husband, a son, Carl W. Lark, Tucson, Ariz., a daughter, Mrs. Andrew S. Lord, Muscatine, four grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, six brothers, and her parents. --- Funeral services are pending at the Griffith Funeral home in Wilton.
Name: MARY WINTER
Submitted by: Phyllis Hazen
Date Submitted: May 31, 2015
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, January 14, 1911, page 5
SOUTH MUSCATINE --- PIONEER WOMAN VICTIM OF GRIP --- MRS. MARY WINTER DIES TODAY AT DAUGHTER'S HOME.--- A Native of Germany She Came Here Before the War and Lived Here Ever Since.--- Mrs. Mary Winter, aged seventy-six years, died at 12:15 o'clock this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. S. E. Hoover, 118 Clinton street. Death was caused by grip with which she had been sick for about a week. --- Mrs. Winter was a native of Ahlsfold, Hessen-Darmstadt, Germany, born on August 23, 1835, and she spent most of her earlier life in that province. In 1856 she came to America, taking up her residence in Muscatine, which had been her home ever since that time. She was married twice, her first husband having been Louis Bayer, and to this union there was born a son, Albert Bayer, of Lansing, la. She was also married to John Winter, who died in 1873. She was a charter member of Grace Lutheran church, but previous to that time was a member of the German Lutheran church. Besides the son In Lansing, the following other children survive: Mrs. S. E. Hoover, of Muscatine; Mrs. Milly Gerdes, of Seattle, Wash; Mrs. Lucy Hausknecht, of Burlington; George Winter, of Muscatine. --- The funeral services over the remains will be conducted by Rev. A. E. Isham, pastor of the Grace Lutheran church, Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the late home.
Name: SAMUEL H. WISE
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: Tuesday, April 15, 2003
Source of Obituary:"THE WILTON ADVOCATE", Wilton, Iowa, Thursday, February 14, 1924, front page
CIVIL WAR VETERAN ANSWERS FINAL ROLL CALL-----Samuel H. Wise, 81, pioneer photographer and a veteran of the civil war answered his last roll call at his home here Sunday after an illness of several months duration. Mr. Wise had been in failing health for several years and death was caused by hardening of the arteries. Samuel H. Wise was born in Rochester township Cedar county October 24, 1842. In August 1862 he enlisted in Company G 35th Iowa infantry as a musician and served to the close of the war participating in many important engagements. On November 29 1866 he was married to Miss Mary Ellen Healy. Two years later he opened a photograph gallery in Wilton. Later he ran a gallery in connection with a jewelry store but was in the same location for over half a century. Mrs. Wise died in 1915 and in 1916 he was married to Mrs. Amanda Miller. His wife survives with five children by his first marriage. Mrs. Mary Zinn of Wagoner Okla. Mrs. Ida Conant of Hedrick Iowa Tdwin A. Wise of Long Beach Calif. George A. Wise of Fairfield Iowa and Samuel A. Wise of Mitchell S. D. One brother J. U. Wise of Des Moines also survives. Mr. Wise was a charter member of the Henry Seibert post G. A. R. and several years ago when the post relinquished its charter he transferred his membership to the Shelby Norman post at Muscatine. He was an active member of the Methodist Episcopal church for over fifty years from which the funeral service was held yesterday afternoon the pastor Rev. C. R. Zimmerman conducting the services. Interment was at Oakdale cemetery. The pall bearers were Messrs. F. C. Wickes, A. T. Nelson, John Miller, L. N. Ayres, W. D. Harris, and H. E. Sicolaus.
Name: RAY VAUGHN WOLFORD
Submitted by a Volunteer
Date Submitted: July 18, 2007
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, March 3, 1966, page 10
CONESVILLE---Funeral services for Ray Vaughn Wolford, 86, who died Saturday afternoon at Restopia nursing homein Columbus Junction, were held Tuesday afternoon at the Stacy-Lewis funeral home in Columbus Junction. The Rev. Marvin Ceynar, pastor of the Conesville Methodist church, officiated at the service. Miss Donna Belle Hughes of Columbus Junction was the organist. The casket bearers were Ray Solomon, Max Kemp, Lyle McKean, James Horton, Fred Criss and Clair Norton. Interment was at the Conesville cemetery with the Stacy-Lewis funeral home of Columbus Junction in charge.
Name: EVELYN A. WOLLER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Sunday, January 9, 2005 2:11 PM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Saturday, December 18, 2004, page 5A
Evelyn A. Woller----- HONOLULU, Hawaii - Evelyn A. Woller, 88, of Honolulu, Hawaii, formerly of Muscatine, died Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2004, at the Oahu Care Facility in Honolulu. The Rev. Hal Green of Wesley United Methodist Church will officiate the services. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Evelyn Amanda Hustad, was born on May 1, 1916, in Cumberland, Wis. the daughter of George Gilbert and Grace Cathryn Lanz Hustad. She married Carl Woller on Oct. 13, 1939, in Madison, Wis. She was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church and the Muscatine Business and Professional Club. She was a Girl Scout Leader as well as a trainer. She retired in 1969 from the YWCA as the Director of Children's Activities and later became a teacher's aide retiring in 1982 after 12-and-a- half years of service. She will be deeply missed by her daughter Carolyn Adachi and her husband, Brian of Honolulu and two granddaughters, Lealynn and Allison Adachi of Honolulu. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Carl on Nov. 6, 1995 and two brothers, Glenn and Gaylord Hustad.-----Submitters' Note: I'm no relation
Name: CHARLES P. WOOD
Submitted by: Beverly Gerdts
Date Submitted: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 2:39 PM
Source of Obituary: "MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, April 14, 1904
Charles P. Woods , of Friutland township, expires this afternoon. This afternoon at 3 o’clock at the home of his son A. J. Woods, 4 miles N.E. of Muscatine, occurred the death of C. P. Wood, an old resident of Muscatine county. Mr. Wood was over 80 years of age.------ Muscatine Journal April 15, 1904-------- Ill for four months. Chas. P. Woods suffered long and protracted illness- obituary----- Charles P. Wood, who died yesterday at his old home in Sweetland township, had been ill for four and a half months with an attack of paralysis. Mr. Wood was born in Louden county, Virginia, November 29,1822 and at the tender of age of four years befedt of a father, he moved with the family to Ross County, Ohio, where he was placed in the care of an uncle, with whom he there after made his home. When about 16 years of age, the western fever broke out and a company started to the then new land of Michigan. The next five hears he sent much of his time in the milling business. His people all belonged to the society of friends, wherein his religious principles were permanently founded and while he never united with that , nor any other church he remained a firm believer in its doctrines until his last. Jaunaury 14,1847, he was united in marriage to Sarah H. Carr, who preceded him to the home beyond 29 years ago. To this union was born seven children. The two eldest died in infancy. Those left to mourn his demise are A. J., W. G., Jesse C., of Sweetland, Walter H. in the West, and Ida Phelps of Knoxville (IA). In 1853 the young people came over land with the great rush to Iowa, and settled in Sweetland township, where he ever since has been a prominent factor. He had made his home for many years with his eldest son, A. J. Wood , who resides on the old homestead. He was a faithful and devoted father, a true friend, a respected and useful citizen. Until impaired health prevented he was ever identified with the public interests of the community in which he lived, and he had been able to go to the city and meet with his many friends frequently. He was of a social and cheerful disposition and through the days and weeks that followed his fatal attack he bore his sufferings with great fortitude and cheerfulness, often expressing his fratitude to the devoted children, who stood by his bedside until death released him.
Name: JAMES HILDRETH WOOD
Submitted by: Gary James
Date Submitted: Tuesday, July 17, 2001, 10:55 AM
Source of Obituary: "NICHOLS IOWA ENTERPRISE", Nichols, Iowa, Thursday, April 27, 1899
Died, of paralysis, on Tuesday afternoon April 18th, after an illness of five weeks, Mr. J. H. Wood, in the 44th year of his age. Deceased was the son of Russell and Ann G. Wood, and was born in Marion, Grant County, Indiana. January 14, 1855. At the age of 4 years he moved with his parents to the old home on South Prairie, where he grew to manhood. "Hillie," as he was familiarly known, was one of our most esteemable and upright characters, loved and respected by all who knew him. After completing a course at the Iowa City Academy, he spent his early manhood teaching school. At the age of 23 years he was united in marriage of Ida A. Norris, of Conesville, Iowa, and from this union there were six children, five are left with the bereaved wife to mourn their loss, one, "little Glennie," having gone before [1884 York, NE]. The first few years of his married life were spent in farming on the Prairie, then he and his family moved to York, Nebraska, where they spent thirteen very happy years, during which time he united with the First Presbyterian church there. At the end of this time they returned to Iowa and took up their residence among us. A few weeks ago he moved his family to Nichols, with the intention of soon returning to their little home at York, but such was not the will of him who doeth all things well. He leaves an aged father [Russell Wood] and one sister, Mrs. Chas. [Lucinda Wood] Heath, his mother [Hannah Ann Grandy Wood], brother [William Grandy Wood] and one sister [Alice Estelle Wood Metcalf] having gone before. The funeral at the south Prairie church was largely attended, and the flower strewn casket that contained all that was mortal of one we loved so well, was borne by Brother Woodmen, (who conducted the funeral) to the grave, which loving hands had covered with evergreens. His wife [Ida Norris Wood] and family [sons: James "Ray" Wood, Benjamin Brockway Wood, Edith Wood Boster, Ethel Wood, Bertha Wood Pennio, Ivy "Myrtle" Wood] certainly have the most heart-felt sympathy sympathy of the entire community.------- * Please note: The additions to this obit that were not part of the original text are in bold and in brackets, entered by Jean O’Brien Harris - great grand niece of the deceased. - Gary James
Name: RUSSELL WOOD
Submitted by: Gary James
Date Submitted: Tuesday, July 17, 2001, 10:55 AM
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday, December 19, 1907, page 8
PASSES AWAY AFTER PROLONGED ILLNESS---- RUSSEL WOOD DIES AT HOME AT SOUTH PRAIRIE YESTERDAY ---- His Death was Due to Old Age - He had been Failing for the Past Year - Be Buried Tomorrow --------- West Liberty, Iowa, December 19. - Russel Wood, a well-known resident of Muscatine County, passed away yesterday afternoon at his home at South Prairie, after a prolonged illness. His death was due to old age and its attending ills and he had been failing for the past year. He was one of the most prominent farmers in Wapsie township, and his death will be regretted by his many friends. He was born in Indiana in March [29], 1822, and spent his youth in the middle west. He came to Iowa in 1866 and settled south of this city, where he resided up to the time of his death. He is survived by his wife [Ida B.] and one daughter, Mrs. Charles Heath, living six miles east of West Liberty. The funeral will be held from the Methodist Protestant church at South Prairie tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock and interment will be made in the cemetery at that place.
Name: CHARLES E. WOODWARD
Submitted by: Denise and Norma for the webmaster
Date Submitted: Friday, March 17, 2006
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, October 4, 1975
CHARLES E. WOODWARD, 70, Rt. 1, Muscatine, died at 7:02 p.m. Friday at Muscatine General Hospital after a short illness. Services will be held Monday at the Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Eliza Creek Cemetery. A son of John G. and Indiana Mardock Woodward, he was born April 12, 1905, in Mercer County, Illinois, and was a life resident of the area. He married Vesta Irene Smith on April 10, 1935, at Moline. Surviving are his wife, Vesta; one son George C. Woodward, Eliza Township, Illinois; two daughters, Mrs. Ronald ( Jeannette ) Martin, Eliza Township, and Mrs. Paul ( Charlotte ) Reichert, Muscatine; and nine grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents, one brother, one sister and two grandchildren.
Name: WILLIAM. G. WOODWARD
Submitted by: Webmaster for someone else
Date Submitted: December 13, 2006
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE EVENING JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, February 24, 1871
DIED------ This morning (Feb. 24, 1871) William G. Woodward, in the 63d year of his age, The funeral will take place from the family residence, on Water street, Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock.------- Muscatine Evening Journal Monday Feb. 27, 1871------ The funeral of Judge Woodward, yesterday, was an unusually solemn occasion. The religious exercises were conducted by Rev. A. B. Robbins. The pall bearers were Joseph Bridgman, F.H. Stone, Joseph Bennett, Jacob Butler, Chester Weed and Peter Jacksen – all old citizens, who located here about the same time with the deceased, nearly 32 years ago.
Name: WM. H. WOODWARD
Submitted by: Webmaster for someone else
Date Submitted: December 13, 2006
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, January 5, 1917, page 9
FORMER LOCAL RESIDENT DIES------ Word has been received in this city of the death of Wm. H. Woodward, a former prominent resident of Muscatine, at his home in Chicago. Mr. Woodward was well known here, this being his native home and his remains will be brought to this city tonight for burial. He was the son of Judge Wm. G. Woodward, one of the most prominent citizens of Muscatine in former times, and was one of the leading Iowa jurists of his day. W.H. Woodward was born in Muscatine and resided here through the early years of his life. When he was eighteen years of age he responded to President Lincoln’s call to arms and enlisted in the Union armies. After 21 months of furlough he was discharged on account of ill health, but in 1865 he accepted a lieutenancy with the Third W.S. Infantry, assigned to western frontier posts on the plains. Upon his return from the western service, he located in Memphis, Tenn., but returned later to Muscatine and lived her at intervals through the latter portion of his life. He was united in marriage June 27, 1888, with Miss Judith Chambers at Muscatine. One daughter was born to the union, Miss Judith Woodward, who with his wife, survives him. Throughout his life following his army career, Mr. Woodward was afflicted with broken health as a result of the army service and he was required to travel much for his health. He was a successful insurance agent in this city for a number of years but later moved to Chicago where he spent the balance of his life. He was a Prominent member of the First Congregational church of this city during his life here and held many offices in the service of the church. Besides his wife and daughter, one sister, Mrs Ella Woodward Thompson of this city is the only other survivor. No definite funeral arrangements have been made as yet pending the arrival of the body tonight.
Name: CINDY SUE (KISTENMACHER) WOOLSEY
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Tuesday, August 2, 2005 8:05 AM
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, July 9, 2005
Cindy Woolsey------ LEAVENWORTH, Kan. - Cindy Sue (Kisten-macher) Woolsey, 41, of Leavenworth, Kan., died Thursday, July 7, 2005, at the Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Miss. The Rev. Mike Shield of Mulford Evangelical Free Church will officiate the service with former pastor James Leonard assisting. She will be cremated following the service. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. She was born Aug. 22, 1963, in Muscatine, the daughter of Dennis and Barbara Groters Kistenmacher. She has been married to Robert A. Woolsey for the past 24 years. She graduated from Muscatine High School in 1981. While here with us as a beloved wife, mother, daughter, and sister, she was devoted to her family first. She was a manager at Wal-Mart, a former Sunday School superintendent, An AWANA leader and a child-care provider. While her physical presence is past, her spirit continues to comfort and accompany her family and friends. A selfless and loving Christian who puts family and friends' needs ahead of her own, she is a soul mate, confidante, and fellow traveler through life's journey who now waits in heaven for her family and friends to join her. Survivors include her husband, Robert A. Woolsey, of Leavenworth, Kan., one son, Robert J. Woolsey, of Leavenworth; her parents Dennis and Barbara Kistenmacher of Muscatine and one brother, Brent Kistenmacher of Lincoln, Neb. -----Submitters' Note: I'm not related.
Name: LILIAN M. WORKMAN
Submitted by: Webmaster
Date Submitted: March 27, 2001
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Thursday, July 27, 1961, Page 15
LILIAN M. WORKMAN----Funeral services for Miss Lilian M. Workman, 82, were held Wednesday at the George M. Wittich funeral home, with Rev. J. Arthur Eveland officiating. Mrs. Florence Hetzler was the organist. Vocalists were Mrs. Florence Brayton and Herbert Ziegenhorn. Flower attendants were Mrs. Viril Ross, Mrs. John Workman, and Mrs. Hillis Cromer. Pallbearers were Rodney Workman, John Workman, William Workman, Clayton Workman, Ernest Workman and Elwood Workman. Interment was at the Drury-Reynolds cemetery. Miss Workman died Sunday at the Lippiegoes nursing home.
Name: WANDA (MILLER) WORKMAN
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Friday, February 8, 2002 9:46 AM
Source of Obituary:"MUSCATINE JOURNAL, Muscatine, Iowa, October, 1999
ILLINOIS CITY, Ill. -- Wanda Geraldine Workman, 75, died Friday, Oct. 29, 1999, at the Unity Hospital Muscatine. Services will be Tuesday at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home. The Rev. Paul Brooks of Providence Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will be at Drury Reynolds Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Lance Workman, Ryan Workman, Derek Workman, Thomas Watson Sr., Wayne Beverlyn and Keith Irwin. Organist will be Betty Lincoln. A memorial has been established in Wanda's memory. Mrs. Workman was born June 22, 1924, in Muscatine, the daughter of Henry and Hazel Snyder Miller. She married William Rodney Workman on Oct. 8, 1949, in Nashua. She was a member of the Providence Baptist Church, the Eliza American Legion Auxiliary and the Retired Teachers Association. She was an elementary school teacher in New Boston, Ill., before retiring. Survivors include three sons, Donald Workman and his wife, Janice, of Illinois City, Stephen Workman and his wife, Peggy, of Henderson N. C. and William H. Workman and his wife, Linda, of Clarksville, Ind.; six grandchildren, Lance, Melissa, Ryan, Carrie, Derek, and Terri; four great grandchildren; a sister, Betty Bauer and her husband, Jesse, of Memphis Tenn. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a brother, Henry Miller; and twin grandchildren at birth.
Name: HARRY L. WULF
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Thursday, December 16, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, November 23, 1971
HARRY L. WULF----- Funeral services for Harry L. Wulf, 71, 1517 Washington St., Muscatine, will be held Wednesday at the Fairbanks Chapel with Rev. E. B. Meyer officiating. Burial will be in Blue Grass cemetery. Harry Wulf was born in Muscatine county, Oct. 15, 1900 and was a life resident here. He married Hazel Bennert, Feb. 21, 1922 at Muscatine. He was of Lutheran faith. Mr. Wulf was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, and Muscatine Power Boat Club. He was a retired farm machinist. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Hazel Wulf, Muscatine; a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Dorothy) Wince, Davenport; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, one daughter and one son.-----Additional information by submitter:---- 1930 Wilton District 28 Muscatine County, IA page 15; Harry Wulf 29 born IA, age at first marriage 23; Hazel wife 30 born IA, age at first marriage 22; Margorie daughter 6 born IA; Earnest son 21 born IA; Fred Wulf brother 31 born IA; single.
Name: MRS. HAZEL MARIE WULF
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Thursday, December 16, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, August 3, 1974
HAZEL WULF----- Mrs. Hazel Marie Wulf, 74, died Friday at her home, 1517 Washington St. Funeral services have been set for Monday at the Fairbanks-Lamb Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Showalter. Burial will be in the Blue Grass cemetery. Mrs. Wulf was born Nov. 22, 1899, in Muscatine county, the daughter of Robert and Mary Eis Bennert. She married Harry L. Wulf Feb. 21, 1922. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Dorothy) Wince of Davenport, three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one daughter, one son and a sister.
Name: JACK EDWARD WULF
Submitted by: Denise & Norma for the Webmaster
Date Submitted: January 11, 2005
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, July 15, 1985
JACK WULF-----Jack Edward Wulf, 55, of 2806 Dawson St., died at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at Muscatine General Hospital following a long illness. A memorial service will be held Friday at the Riley Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery where military rites will be conducted jointly by the V. F. W., American Legion, and World War I Veterans. The body has been cremated. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society via the V. F. W. Auxiliary Cancer Fund. He was born April 6, 1930, at Clinton, the son of Edward Albert and Frances Madsen Wulf. He had been a Muscatine resident since 1940. His marriage to Helen Pippert took place Feb. 21, 1953, at Kahoka, Mo. He was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church, Teamsters Local 371, the Loyal Order of Moose, the American Legion, and was a life member of the V. F. W. He retired last month after spending more than 30 years with Roadway Express as a driver and later a spotter. Survivors include his wife, Helen; one son, Jack A. Wulf, of Muscatine; four daughters, Susan Roelle, Patricia Wulf, and Mrs. Kevin ( Diane ) Carter, all of Muscatine, and Linda Ann Wulf, of Des Moines; eight grandchildren; and one brother, Robert Wulf, of Burlington, Wis. His parents preceded him in death.
Name: ROBERT H. WUNDER
Submitted by: June Welsch
Date Submitted: Thursday, December 16, 2004
Source of Obituary:"THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, August 3, 1967
ROBERT H. WUNDER----- STOCKTON--Robert H. Wunder, 68, rural route Stockton, Pleasant Prairie, died at 5:40 p.m. Wednesday in Muscatine general hospital. He had been in failing health for some time. He was born Aug. 11, 1898 in Blue Grass township, the son of Henry and Emma Wunder. He married Sadie B. Bennert June 30, 1920 in Davenport. Mr. Wunder was a rural mail carrier and recently was an agent for the Iowa Mutual Insurance Co. of Dewitt. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Wilton Junction, the Loyal Order of Moose of Muscatine and the Kaaba Temple Shrine. Surviving are; one sister, Mrs. Henrietta M. Plett of Muscatine; and four nieces, Mrs. Vernon (Marie) Franklin and Mrs. Robert (Dorothy) Wince of Davenport, and Mrs. Robert (Carol) Richardson of Dubuque. He was preceded in death by his wife and his parents. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at the Runge Chapel in Davenport with burial in Blue Grass cemetery.-------Additional information by submitter:------ In 1920 Fulton Township he was 21 single born IA, living with his sister Henrietta Plett.------ 1930 Fulton Towmship, Muscatine County, IA, district 5, page 11; Robert H. Wunder 31born IA, age 21 when married; Sadie B. wife 32 born IA, age 22 when married.
Name: MRS. NELLIE FRANCES WUNDERLICH
Submitted by: Webmaster for Kathy Peterson
Date Submitted:May 9, 2000
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, May 31, 1948, No. 129, page 5
Mrs. Nellie Frances Wunderlich, 59, died Saturday at Hershey Hospital after an extended illness. Funeral services will be held at the Fairbanks Home for Funerals on Tuesday. The Rev. August Aden, pastor of Ziegler Memorial Lutheran church at New Era, will be in charge and interment will be in the Blue Grass cemetery. She was the daughter of Charles and Parmelia Reeves Fix. She was born on August 13, 1888 and been a resident of Muscatine County all her life. She married William Wunderlich on January 12, 1916 in Muscatine. She was a member of Ziegler Memorial Lutheran church and the Aid Society of that church. Surviving are her husband; a son, Harlan, route 3; a daughter, Mrs. William Kock, Blue Grass; three brothers, Ray, Harvey and Will Fix, all of Muscatine; two granddaughters. Preceding her in death were her parents, three sisters and three brothers.
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