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Washington County, Iowa 1997 Obituaries
and an occasional Jefferson County Obituary if in the Washington Evening Journal.A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Last obituaries added: December 29, 1997
ADKINS
Adkins, Charles "Ed"
Charles "Ed" Adkins, 80, died October 1, 1997 at the Ottumwa Regional Health Center. He was born October 17, 1916 in Davenport to Charles and Evie (Taylor) Adkins. He was married to Alice Louise Brown December 23, 1935 in Mexico, Mo. Survivors include a son, Chuck Adkins, two daughters Jill Roberts and Jo Dee Cotrell, two sisters, Ruth Williams, and Margarete Orcutt. (Washington Evening Journal, Thursday, October 2, 1997, page 10)
AESCHLIMANAeschliman, Patricia (nee Farrell)
Patricia Aeschliman, 51, Port Byron, Ill. died December 13, 1997 at Geneseo West in Davenport.
Patricia Farrell was born April 4, 1946 in Sioux Rapids to Walter Farrell, Jr. and Lalia Zane Parks Farrell . She married Dvid Aeshliman on August 14, 1983 in LeClaire and attended northeast Louisiana State University and the University of Iowa. Patricia began her advertising career in Cedar Rapids at CMF & Z where she worked primarily on the Pioneer Hi-Bred Seed account. She later became the manager of Public relations for DeKalb-Pfizer Genetics in De Kalb, Ill.
Upon her marriage in 1983, she moved to the Quad Cities area and continued working in the advertising industry until 1988, when she pursued her interior design degree. She receved a degree in 19990 and since then, Mrs. Aeschliman has operated her own firm, Lifestyles Interiors of Port Byron.
Survivors include: her husband, David of Port Byron; a son, Adrian WOods of Moline, Ill; her parents Walter Farrell, Jr. and Lalia Zane Farrell; two sisters, Pamella Shelman of Washington, and Deborah Manning of Alton; a brother Walter "{Wally" Farrell III of Washington; and five nieces and five nephews. (Washington Evening Journal, Dec. 15, 1997, p. 10)
ALLEN
Allen, Lucy
Lucy Allen, 95 died September 18, 1997 at Maplewood Manor at Keota, Iowa. She was born August 11, 1902 in Bangor, Iowa to William E. and Amanda (Davis) Ross. She married Raymond F. Allen on December 15, 1925. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers, two sisters and a half brother.(Washington Evening Journal, Sept. 22, 1997, P. 10)
ALLENALLEN, Ruth
Ruth Allen, 77, died November 5, 1997 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa city. Ruth Gram ws born September 29, 1920 in Dickinson, N.D., to John and Versa (Jarvis) Gram. On November 26,1944, she married Harvey Lee Allen in Kahoka, Mo. Survivors include: five daughters, Sally Allen, Bonnie Crawley, Joyce Phillips, Karen Henderson, and Kathy Nisly; a son John Allen; nine grandchildren; a great-grandson; and a brother, Robert Gram. She ws preceded in death by her husband in 1963, parents and a brother. (Washington Evening Journal, Nov. 6, 1997, page 12)
ANDREW
Andrew, Martha (Nee Howard)
Martha Andrew, 91, died October 1, 1997 at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington, Iowa. SHe was born February 21, 1906 in St. Louis, Mo. to Arthur and Laura (Jolly) Howard. She was married to Lowell Andrew, August 1, 1930 in Popular Bluff, Mo. Survivors include her husband Lowell, of Washington, two sons Arthur and James; two daughters Julia Gamon and Lucy Butterworth. (Wash. Even.Journal, Oct. 2, 1997, p. 10)
BBAIRD
BAIRD, FLORENCE M.
Florence M. Baird, 93, died October 25, 1997 at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington. She was born August 1, 1901 in Ainsworth to George F. and Cora E. (Lord) Baird. Survivors include an adopted son, Bryce Lord, and a cousin Alice Lord. She was preceded in death by her parents. Washington Evening Journal, October 28,1997, page 7)
BATES
Bates, Marion M.
Marion M. Bates, 93, died October 18,1997 at the UP Home in Washington. She was born September 15, 1904 in Louisa County to Howard and Lucia (Nichols) Bates. Survivors include two cousins Robert Bates of Washington and Betty Bayne of Fairfax; two nieces and two nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters and two brothers. ( Washington Evening Journal, October 20, 1997, page 8)
BANKS
BANKS, Glenn
Glenn Banks, 52, died November 17, 1997 at the Burlington Medical Center. Mr. Banks was born May 15, 1945 in Washington County to Davis George and Helen Lenore (Willis) Banks. He married Rosemary Rita Koehler on June 17,1966 in Ainsworth. He suffered a brain aneurysm in 1981 and was unable to work full time after that. SUrvivors include: his wife, Rosemary Banks; three daughters, Tara S. Dillard and Holly J. Banks and Brandy L. FOster; four grandchildren; a sister, Carole A. Loeffler ; three brothers, David L. Banks and Larry K. Banks. He was preceded in death by his parents. (Washington Evening Journal, November 18,1997, page 9)
BAUER
Bauer, Walter
Walter Bauer, 93, died October 14, 1997. He was born February 23, 1904 in Washington County to Ernest and Ethel (Hopkinson) Bauer. He married Florence C. Gardner on May 29,1926. Survivors include a daughter, Mary Ann Paul, a son, Fred Bauer of Upland, Calif; two brothers David and E. Theodore Buaer, seven grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1992, his parents, a brother and three sisters. (Washington Evening Journal, October 15, 1997, page 8)
BEACHY
Beachy, Elsie Malinda (nee Glick)
Elsie Malinda Beachy, 64, died September 27, 1997. Shewas born July 27, 1933 to Daniel and Malinda (Yoder) Glick. She was married to John Beachy near Kalona on November 24, 1955. Suvivors include her husband John; two sons Daniel Omer Beachy and Marvin Jonas Beachy; three brothers Harley Glick, Enos Glick and John Glick; one sister Elva and 18 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents. (Washington Evening Journal, September 29, 1997, page 10)
BOWERBower, Edith L.(Nee Johnston)
Edith L. Bower, 81, Keota died October 4, 1997 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. Edith Johnston was born October 26, 19115 in Kinross to Merrill and Elizath (Powers) Johnston. She married to Frederick E. Bower on January 18, 1938. Survivors include two daughters: Patricia Wade and Rita Barnett; four sons, Charles, Ed, Bernard and Bruce.; 17 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren,; two sisters, Mabel O'Brien and Ethel. She was preceded in death by her husband on September 10, 1995, parents, six brothers and one infant sister. (Washington Evening Journal)
BENNETT
BENNETT, DANIEL
Daniel Lee Bennett, 63, Keota, died November 27, 1997 at University Hospital in Iowa City after a brief illness. He was born February 17, 1934 in Keota to Walter R. and Esther Marie (Baker) Bennett. He married Lois Elaine Nornberg on April 28, 1953 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Keota. Survivors include: his wife, Lois; six children: Jacque Sieren of SIgourney, Scott Bennett of Mesa, Ariz; Kelly Bennett of Keota, David Bennett of Lancaster, CA; Judy Berg, of Sigourney, and James Bennett of Lancaster, Calif; a brother Richard Bennett of Lancaster, Calif; a sister Beatrice Vogel of Lancaster, 15 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents. (Washington Evening Journal, Novmeber 28,1997, page12)
CAMERON
CAMERON, BEATRICE Ethelbert
Beatrice Ethelbert Cameron, 93, Washington, died November 27,1997 at the Halcyon House in Washington. Beatrice Riley was born June 30, 1904 in Escanaha, Mich. to Edward F. and Rose Riley. She married Oliver Gene Cameron in 1922. Mr. Cameron died in 1958. The couple owned the North Side Cleaners and Dryers in Chicago until he died. At one point, the Camerons cleaned the uniforms of the Chicago Cubs baseball team. Mrs. Cameron had lived in Washington since 1981. Survivors include: a son, Gene Cameron, Jr. of Wilmett, Ill and 12 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and a daughter. Washington Evening Journal, November 28, 1997, page 12)
CHODY
CHODY, Joseph R.
Joseph R. Chody, 71, Kalona, died October 9, 1997. Joseph Chody was born August 2, 1926 in Iowa City to Harry and Sylvia (Niffenegger) Chody. He married Mary Ellen Bermel in September 1955 in Muscatien. Survivors include: a son, Joseph "Randy" Chody II, a daughter Oma Rose Selle and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Ellen in 1969 and his parents. (Wash. Even. Journal, October 9, 1997, page 10)
CHUCK
CHUCK, Eleanor Marie (nee Stevens)
Eleanor Marie Stevens Chuck, 80, Houston, Texas, died Nov. 30, 1997 after four months confinement to bed.
Eleanor Stevens was born Dec. 12, 1916 to Ray and Susan (Grant) Stevens on the Stevens farm near Charlotte, Mich. That farm is now a Michigan Centennial Farm.
She graduated from Western Michigan State Tech, now Western Michigan University at Kalamazoo, Mich. Whe went to Venezuela in 1945 to teach in the oil companies' American Schools.
Frank Chuck went to Venezuela in 1947. The couple met in the La Salina camp in 1949 and married in New Orleans in 1952. They continued to live in Venezuela until 1974 when Frank was transferred to Houston.
Survivors include: her husband; a nephew and sister-in-law. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers. (Wash. Even. Journ., Dec. 2, 1997, p. 8)
COLBY
Colby, Marion (nee Reader)
Marion Colby, 102, died Oct. 23, 1997, Washington. She was born Sept. 8, 1895 in Pipestone, Minn. to Edward L. and Nell (Kepner) Reader. She married William Davis Colby in 1923. Survivors include two sons, Richard Reader Colby of Washignton and Charles Reader Colby of Penn Valley, Calif; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and two nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister. (Wash. Even. Journal, Oct. 24, 1997, page 12)
CONANT
CONANT, PRESTON S.
Former Washington and Keota Resident Preston S. Conant, 88, died October 28,1 997. He was born November 6, 1908 in West Burlington to Rev. Preston and Ida (Wise) Conant. There are no immediate family survivors. He was preceded in death by his parents. (Washington Evening Journal, October 28,1997, page 7)
DOWNS
Downs, Verna Belle
Verna Belle Downs, 93, died Sept. 21, 1997 at Washington County Hospital after a short illness. She was born April 11, 1904 in Keota to John L. and Mary Edna (Morgan) Smith. On July 17, 1946, she married John Downs in Kansas City, Mo. Survivors include a niece and two nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1989, three sisters, a brother and her parents. (Washington Evening Journal, Sept. 22, 1997, page 10)
DUNBAR
DUNBAR, Anna Ruth (nee SORRELL)
Anna Ruth Dunbar, 75, died November 1, 1997 at the Washington County Hospital. She was born June 29, 1922 in Washington to Sherman N. and Maye (Kumm) Sorrell. She married Kenneth Armstrong in 1944. After that marriage ended, he married Robert C. Dunbar on May 28,1 949. Survivors include: two sons, Ron Armstrong and RIck Dunbar; a daughter Randi Dunbar; a brother Bob Sorrell; three grandchildren; and six great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Dunbar, her parents, a brother and a grandchild. (Wash. Even. Journal, Nov. 3,1997, page 10)
ECHRICH
ECHRICH, Peter E.
Peter E. Echrich, 86, died November 3, 1997 at the Jefferson County Hospital in Fairfield. He was born March 26, 1911 near Iowa City to Joseph and Theresa (Miller) Eckrich. He married Loretta Moore on August 21, 1930 in Iowa City. Survivors include: two sons, Cletus and Everette Eckrich; a daughter, Karla Widmer; two brothers, Joseph Eckrich and Louis P. Eckrich; four sisters, Sister Theresa (Kathryn) Miller, Theresa Eckrich, Agnes Rocca, and Magdalena Parrizek; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife on Jan. 14, 1980 and his parents.(Wash. Even. Journal, November 8, 1997, page 10)
EDMONDSON
Edmondson, Willard "Bill"
Willard "Bill" Edmondson, 78, Mesa, Ariz. died August 26, 1997 in Gilbert, Ariz. Mr. Edmondson was born and raised in Washington, Iowa. No birth date given. He served in the U.S. Army during World War ii, was awarded the Bronze Star and was part of the liveration of concentration camps. He retired in 1978 from employment with the federal government at the Rock Island Arsenal Island, Rock Island, Ill. Survivors include: nephews, James K. Edmondson and Larry J. Edmondson; nieces Pam Larsen and Judy Marshall and sister-in-law, Pat Abram.
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FOSS
FOSS, Orville Edward
Edward Orville Foss, 86, Mount Pleasant, died November 19, 1997 at the Henry County Health Center from complications following a ship fracture. He was born Feb. 28,1911 in the Pleasant Hill area southeast of Washington to Leroy Augustus and Clarabell (Stiles) Foss. He married Alcidene Spencer of Ainsworth on December 14, 1932 in Washington. The couple moved to Mount Pleasant in 1935. Survivors include his wife; two sisters, Vera Holm of Stockport and Eva Rathemell of Washington; three children, Delbert Foss, Beverly Wood, and Sandra Huff; 16 grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, a brother and sister. (Wash. Even. Journal, Nov. 20, 1997, page 8)
GGAUTHIER
GAUTHIER, Frank Joseph
Frank Joseph Gauthier, 93, died November 30, 1997 at his rural Keota home after a sudden illness. He was born March 10, 1904 in Monico, Wis., to Vincent Joseph and Martha (Winchell) Gauthier. He married Estelle Keelong on September 27, 1927 in Chicago. Survivors include: a daughter Mable Dunning, of Keota; five sons, Clyde D. Guathier of Shell Lake, Wis., Glen R. Guathier of Lindenhurst, Ill.; Christopher D. Guathier of Lindenhurst, Il; Arhtur B. Guathier of Georgia, and Richard A. Guathier of Bayfield, Wis; a sister Mary Louise Zwicki of Stens Point, Wis.; 12 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife in 1994, two infant sons, and nine brothers and sisters. (Wash. Even. Journal, Dec. 1, 1997, page 8)
GINGERICH
GINGERICH, Chris A.
Chris A. Gingerich, 93, died Novmeber 10, 1997. He was born September 12, 1904 in Johnson County, the son of Amos and Elizabeth (Brenneman) Gingerich. Survivors include: four children, Clara Miller, Mary Swantz, Ray and Esther Yoder; 24 grandchildren; 66 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Esther Miller, and Edna Beachy; a brother Willard Gingerich. He was preceded in death by his wife, in August 1997, his parents, an infant son, a brother, and three sisters. (Wash. Even. Journal, Nov. 10, 1997, p. 12)
GREEN
Green, Ernest
Ernest E. Green, 84, died Saturday, October 2, 1997 at the Washington Care Center. He was born May 7, 1913 to Edward and Josephine (Birks) Green in Louisa County. Mr. Green was a longtime Washington resident and a farmer in Marion Townshop. He married Irene Violet Havel on October 2, 1935 in Louisa County. She died in 1962. He was a member of the United Methodist Church and a former member of I.O.O.F. Survivors include two daughters Marie See and Mary Ann Pacha of Washington, a half brother, five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1962 and twin daughters in 1945, and his parents. (Wash. Even. Journal, Fri., October 3, 1997, page 10)
GREINER
GREINER, Cyril Frank
Cyril Frank Greiner, 82, Keota, died November 24, 1997 at Maplewood Manor in Keota following a long illness. Mr. Greiner was born July 30, 1915 near Tallyrand in rural Keokuk County to John W. and Mary (Lahr) Greiner. On September 24,1940, he married Loretta G. Britten at St. Mary Catholic Church in Keota. Survivors include: his wife, Loretta, of Keota; three sons, Jerome Greiner of Cedar Rapids, Gary Greiner of WIlliamsburg and Marvin Greiner of Keota; a daughter Kathy Brinning of Keota; a sister Helen Peiffer of Washington; 18 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, two grandchildren, three brothers and three sisters. (Washington Evening Journal, Nov. 25, 1997, p. 11)
GuentherGUENTHER, EDITH MAE
Edith Mae Guenther, 91, died October 1, 1997 at the Washington Care Center. She was born September 16, 1906, the daughter of John and Myrtle (Gray) Miller in Trenton, Iowa. She married Adolph Guenther , September 17, 1929 in Washington. Survivors include a daughter Rita E. Stout of Washington and a brother Harold C. Miler, Mesa, Ariz.; six grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren, four step grandchildren and seven step great grandchildren. Adolph Guenther died in 1990. (Wash. Even. Journal, Oct. 2, 1997, p. 10)
HHABERMAN
HABERMAN, Allen J.
Allen J. Haberman, 55, died November 9, 197 in Iowa City. He was born May 29, 1942 in Iowa City to Arch and Maurine (Nosbish) Haberman. Survivors include his parents, a sister, Janet Long; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. (Washington Evening Journal, November 10,1997, page 12)
HALL
Hall, Michael Wayne
Michael Wayne Hall, 20, died November 17, 1997 of injuries suffered in a car-semi accident near Lowden. Michael was born June 9, 1977 in Omaha, Neb. to Gary Long and Julia Hall. He lived in Washington since 1987. Survivors include: his mother and step-father Julia and Anthony Batchelor of Lake View; his father Gary Long; additional father, Steve Fall; step sister, Karra Batcheller; grandparents, Larry and Cherryl Hall; and step-grandparents, Vern and Anna Lou Batchellor. (Wash. Even. Journal, Nov. 19, 1997, P. 8)
HARBISON
Harbison, Carl
Carl Harbison, 75, died October 11, 1997. He was born August 31, 1922 in Schyler County, Mo. to James and Calla (McCloskey) Harbison. He married 2 February 1946 to Wilma ?. Survivors include his wife Wilma, four sons, Jerry, Don, Wayne and Dennis Harbison; a daughter Linda Snyder; a brother, Eugene Harbison; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers. (Washington Evening Journal, October 13, 1997, page 10)
HAUTER
Hauter, Andy
Andy Hauter, 65 died Thursday, September 25, 1997. He was born September 28,1931 to Andrew and Emily (McKinstry) Hauter. He was raised in the Washington area. He worked for Rockwell Collins in Cedar Rapids for 32 years. He was Director of Reliabiltiy and Engineering, and Support Analysis for the company. Survivors include his wife Audrey (Coons) Hauter; a son Steve Hauter and two daughters Sonja Hauter, and Lisa Deyem. and a sister, Julia Hauter Triplett and two half brothers Elliott McKinstry and John McKinstry.
HARTZLER
Hartzler, F. Eugene "Gene"
Eugene Hartzler, 75, died October 3, 1997. Mr. Hartzler was born December 12, 1921 in rural Johnson County to Herbert and Emma (Swartzendruber). On June 15, 1950 he married Irene Mettitt in Independence, Iowa. Survivors include: his wife, Irene of Kalona; a daughter Connie Becker and a son Jerry Hartzler of Parnell; three grandchildren; four brothers, Ron, Herb, Larry and Robert Harzler; four sisters Marietta "Betts" Yoder, Judy Wise; Rugh Southwick, and Wilma Hankins. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.
HERDLICKA
HERDLICKA, FERN V. (nee Plecker)
Fern V. Herdlicka, 79, Pea Ridge, Arkansas, died December 30, 1997. She was born November 17, 1918 in Wellman, to William Russell and Lottie Ann (Miller) Plecker. She attended Sharon High School and married Dale Herdlicka on Feb. 5. 1943 in Evanston, Wyo. Mrs. Herdlicka lived in Ainsworth, was a homemaker, and worked at the Ainsworth State Bank.
Survivors include: her husband, Dale Herdlicka, of Pea Ridge, Ark.; a daughter, Wilma Lee Roach of Muscatine; two sons, Wayne Russell Herdlicka of Fort Lauderdale, Fla, and James Walter Herdlicka of Houston, Texas; a brother, Everette Leroy Plecker of RIvrside, two sisters, Dora May Van Winkle and lila Jean Sass, both of Iowa City; four grandchildren; four step-granddaughters; one step-grandson; six great grandchildren; three foster great-grandchildren; and three step great-grandchildren. SHe was preceded in death by her parents,m a brother and a grandson. (Washington Evening Journal, Dec. 31, 1997, p. 10)
HERRICK
HERRICK, CORRINE
Corrine S. Herrick, 74, Fairfax, died November 23, 1997 in Columbia, Mo., from injuries suffered in an auto accident. She was born December 28,1922 in Harper to Victor and Mary Peiffer. She married Melvin Herrick on June 4, 1946 in Washington. The couple lived in the SIgourney area for several years. Survivors include her husband, Melvin; two sons, Ron Herrick of Cedar Rapids and Don Herrick of Wichita, Kan.; two sisters, Patricia McClure and Marilyn Wikoff, both of Washington; a brother, Edwin Peiffer of Washington; five grandchildren; and one greatgrandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, brother and a grandson. (Washington Evening Journal, Nov. 25, 1997, page 11.)
HOCHSTETLER
HOCHSTETLER, Mary E.
Mary E. Hochstetler, 92 died October 26,1997 at the Pleasantview Home in Kalona. Mary Hochstetler was born March 12, 1905 in Fairview, Mich. to Emanuel and Mary (Zook) Hochstetler. Survivors include three sisters, Katie Swartzendruber, Lizzie Hochstetler, and Edna Teets, all of Kalona. She was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters.Washington Evening Journal, October 28,1997, page 7)
HOLLADAY
Holladay, Ruby I (nee Armstrong)
Ruby I. Holladay died October 19,1997. She was born July 7, 1902 in Randolph to Ralph R. and Kate E. (Weihler) Armstrong. She married Theodore Holladay in Randolph on June 24, 1925. Suvivors include: a nephew, T.J. Berdo of Washington and a sister Vera Hall of Cheyenne, Wyo. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, four brothers and sisters. (Washington Evening Journal, October 20, 1997, page 8)
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JJENKINS
Jenkins, Etta M. (nee Kinkade)
Etta M. Jenkins, 60, died October 14, 1997. She was born May 25, 1937 in Missouri to Lesley and Lawanda Kinkade. She was married to William J. Jenkins. Survivors include two daughters, Coralee Harrison of Lone Tree and Alice Higgonbotham of Greenwood, Miss. and a son Ben Seaton of Tennessee and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. (Washington Evening Journal, October 16, 1997, page 10)
JOHNSON
Johnson, Carl Ted
Carl Ted Johnson, 88, died October 16, 1997 in Grand Rapids. He was born in Exline (no parents or date given). He married Ann McConville in Centerville on Feb 7 1931. He served as president of the Washington Industrial Board for seven years. Survivors include his wife Ann, a daughter Anne (Max) Fulton, Grand Rapids, Minn. and two sisters, Jeanette Liley, Beloit, Wisc. and Virginia Smith, Bellevista Ark; seven grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one grandson.
JONES
JONES, David E. Jones, 75, Kismet, Kan., died December 13, 1997 following a lengthy illness. Mr. Jones was born April 8, 1922 in Washington to Hiram R. and Hattie M. (Riley) Jacobs. He was adopted and raised by Harry and Hazel (Fisher) Jones.
Mr. Jones married Betty E. Hiller on November 29, 1941. He later married Maxine BUck Wall in September 1958. He was atruck driver for National By-Products for 15 years. Later, Mr. Jones worked in plumbing and heating in Muscatine and Columbus Junction while living in those communities. He was a member of the Marion Avenue Baptist Church and the Moose Lodge in Muscatine.
Survivors include: four sons, John Jones of Springfield, La.; Robert Jones of Iowa City; Max Jones of West Branch; and Randy Jones of Des Moines; eight daughters, Frances Schooley of Windsor, IL.; Carolyn Swank of Kismet, Kan.; Donna Cunnignham of Keokuk; Hattie Behrens of Harlan; Ramona Vanderah of Baton Rouge, La.; Nancy Jarvis of Unionville, Mo.; Sue Ann Vest of Quincy, Ill; and and Diane Vest of Wellman; seven brothers, Robert Jacobs, Jr. and Clifford Jacobs, both of Richland; Eddie Elmer Jones and Junior Jones, both of Washington; Edgar Lee Jones of Pacific Palisades, Calif.; and Ronnie Eugene Jones of Mount Pleasant and Harrry of Rock Island, Ill; three sisters, Marie Stagers of Richland; Mary Lou Swailes of Wayland and Sarah Ellen Grisham of Burlington; 36 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. (Washington Evening Journal; Dec. 15, 1997, p. 8)
Koch
Koch, Elmer A.
Elmer A. Koch, 89, died October 13, 1997 at Lantern Park Care Center in Iowa City. Mr. Koch was born in Brighton to Arthur L. and Clara E. (Pfeifer) Koch. Survivors include two daughters Ellen Little and Juanita "Jan" McDowell and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, an infant son, two brothers and an infant sister. (Washington Evening Journal, October 15,1997, page 8)
LECOMPTE
LECOMPTE, MARY JO (nee GUFFEY)
Mary Jo Lecompte died Novmeber 1, 1997 at the University Hospitals in Iowa City. She was born November 26,1950 in Oklahoma to Howard and Orrene M. (Trojovsky) Guffey. Survivors include a son, Tom Rummelsbert, a daughter Connie Schmidt, and a brother Jon Guffey; a sister Janet Apel; and a granddaughter Yara Schmidt. (Washington Evening Journal, November 4,1997, page 7)
LIEBBE
LIEBBE, Marion Ruth
Marion Ruth Liebbe, 79, died October 28, 1997. She was born October 9, 1918 in Oxford to Thomas Marion and Cora (Staton) Guffey. Survivors include: her seven children, Nancy, Sandra, Mike, Anne, Jan, and Christopher Liebe, and Joan Russell; a brother, Howard Guffey; a sister, Virginia Shumaker; 18 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents. (Washington Evening Journal, October 30,1997, page 8)
Loeffler, Carol D.
Carol D. Loeffler, 65, died at his home in Washington Monday, September 15, 1997. He ws born June 24, 1932 near Fairfield to Lloyd and Beddie (Hinkle) Loeffler. He attended school in Brighton. He married Carole Ann Banks, December 23, 1954 in Brighton. Survivors include: his wife, Carol; two sons, Roger and Gregory; four daughters, Diana Schneider, Cindy Guy; Teresa Reuscher and Denise Zwer, one brother Dale; four sisters, Helen Crile, Marjorie Crossett, Edna Sanders, and Wanda Stannard. He was precededin death by his parents and four brothers.
LONGWELL
Longwell, Rachel H. (nee Wood)
Rachel H. Longwell, 90, died October 14, 1997 in Bloomington. She was born February 20, 1907 in Wayland and married Frank Longwell March 19, 1927. She lived most of her life in Washington, was a nurse at Washington County Hospital. Survivors include a daughter Patricia Bruswitz; two grandsons and many other relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and three brothers. (Washington Evening Journal, October 15, 1997, page 8)
LOVICK
Lovick, Karl A.Karl A. Lovick, 34, died September 25, 1997 at the University Hospitals in Iowa City. He died from complications of diabetes and kidney disease. He was born July 19,1963 in New Hampton to Ardie and Juanita (Badger) Lovick. He graduated from Washington High School and attended Kirkwood Community College. He was a salesperson in Iowa City for several years. Survivors include his parents Ardie and Juanita Lovick, a brother Steve Lovick, two sisters, Debbie Rees and Robyn Feik, and a grandfather R. J. H. Badger.
LOWE
LOWE, David
David Lowe, 71, died unexpectedly at his residence Dec. 4, 1997.
Mr. Lowe was born September 10, 1926 in Cranston to LaFayette and Edith (Chance) Lowe. He graduated from Farson High School and served in the military during World War II. Mr. Lowe lived and farmed northeast of Ottumwa from 1937 until his retirement in 1972. For the past 25 years, he lived in Washington. He was a member of the Marion Avenue Church and the VFW. Survivors incldue a brother, Simon Lowe of Washington. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother. (Wash. Even. Journ., Dec. 5, 1997, p. 9)
MMCAVOY
MCAVOY, EDA O.
Eda O. McAvoy, 77, Washington, died November 27,1997 at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington following a lengthy illness. She was born January 25, 1920 in Amory, Miss. to Neely and Lera (Folkes) Nash. She attended school in Hatley , Miss. and graduated from school in Lepanto, Ark. She married Robert McAvoy on July 10, 1943, in Amory, Miss. She had been a Washington resident since 1956, working for the Washington Manufacturing Company. Survivors include: her husband, Robert of Washington; three sons, Don McAvoy of Washington; Ron McAboy of Iowa City; and Tom McAboy of Grandview, Iowa; two sisters, Nesbit Kimbrough of Amory, Miss., and Loui Chism of Battle Creek, Mich. She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers. (Washington Evening Journal, November 28,1997, page 12)
MCDONALD
McDonald, Francis Eugene
Francis Eugene McDonald, 68,died September 15, 1997 at his Cedar Rapids home following a sudden illness. He was born April 12, 1929 in Keota to Sydney and Clara (Vogel) McDonald. He is survived by one sister, Betty Carrico and one brother, Bill. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. (Washington Evening Journal, September 22, 1997, page 10)
MAXWELL
Maxwell, E. Maurice
E. Maurice Maxwell , 86, Rock Island,Ill., died September 9, 1997 in East Moline, Ill. Mr. Maxwell, a former area resident was once mayor of Crawfordsville. He was born November 17, 1910 in Crawfordsville to Thomas E. and Florence (Johnson) Maxwell. He was mayor of Crawfordsville in the 1930s and served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He was also a teller at the former First Trust and Savings Bank in Davenport, Iowa for 20 years before retiring in 1975. Survivors include one brother Ted Maxwell of San Antonio, Tx and two nieces. (Washington Evening Journal, October 3, 1997, page 10)
MILLANE
MILLANE, Cecilia
Cecilia Millane, 97, a resident of the Long term care Unit of the Jefferson county Hospital, Fairfield, died Dec. 3, 1997 at the hospital.
Cecilia Arndt was born Feb. 3, 1900 in rural Jefferson County near Brighton to Willaim and Elizabeth (Franzen) Arndt. On June 18, 1924 she married John Francis Millane at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in East Pleasant Plain. Mrs. Millane, who lived her entire life in Jefferson County, was a homemaker and worked at the bank in East Pleasant Plain and at the Jefferson County Hospitla.
Survivors include: nine children; James Millane, Joseph Millane, Leo Millane, John Millane, and Rita Hammes, all of Fairfield, Sister Jane Francis of Papau, New Guinea, Edward Millane of Davenport, Sister Pacelli of Quebec, Canada and Kathryn Greiner of Keota; a sister Matilda Murrain of Liberty, Mo.; 16 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband on July 22,1 980, parents, four brothers and five sisters. (Wash. Even. Journ. Dec 5, 1997, p. 9)
MILLER
MILLER, Marjorie
Marjorie Miller, 86, Wellman, died Dec. 3, 1997 at Mercy Hosptial in Iowa City after a lengthy illness.
Marjorie Blumenstein was born Aug. 1, 1911 in rural Wellman to Edward and MInnie (Perrin) Blumenstein. She attended rural schools and graduated from Wellman High School in 1929.
On Sept. 19,1929, she married Melvin L. Miller in Sigourney.
Mrs. Miller worked as a cook at Wellman Hight School in 1954 and then worked at Mid-Prairie High School until 1976. She cooked for Congregate Meals and the Rotary in Wellman from 1976 to 1996.
Survivors include: four sons, E. Duane Miller and R. Dean Miller, both of Wellman, Donald Miller of Iowa City and William Miller of Washington; one daughter Sharleen Freel of Wellman; 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildrne; and two sisters, Vonetta Brannon and Irene Groff, both of Wellman.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1984, her parents, three brothers, a granddaughter; a great-granddaughter and two great-grandsons. (Wash. Even. Journ. Dec. 3, 1997, p.8)
MORGAN
MORGAN, Mary
Mary Morgan, 103, Richland, died November 16, 1997 at Maplewood Manor in Keota. Mary Verle Balderson was born Augut 14, 1894 near Veo to George and Olive (Gowery) Balderson. She married Orville Morgan on September 15, 1915. He died May 26, 1950. Survivors include: three sons, Charles, John, and Bill Morgan; six grandchildren; 11 grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a sister and two brothers.(Washington Evening Journal, November 18, 1997, page 9)
Morgan, Viola B. (nee Owen)
Viola B. Morgan died October 18, 1997 at Jefferson County Hospital Long Term Care, in Fairfield, Iowa. She was born February 4, 1899 near Fredonia to John and Justine (McClelland) Owen. She married Warren O. Morgan on November 12, 1918. Survivors include a son Lane Morgan, a sister Florence George, a grandson; two great-grandsons, one great-granddaughter and two great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband on Dec. 2, 1974, her parents and a sister. (Washington Evening Journal, October 20,1997, page 8)
NNELSON
Nelson, Irene Mae (nee Carriker)
Irene Mae Nelson, 76, died Sunday September 21, 1997 at the Iowa City Rehabilitation Health Care Center. She was born September 7, 1921 to Charles P. and Lettie Edith (Hughes) She married Roy Nelson, February 5, 1938 in Oskaloosa. she is survived by three sons: James, Charles J. and Robert L, One daughter Patricia Edwards; eight grandchilren; three step-grandchildren; four step great-grandchildren; two brothers, James and Charles Carriker, and one sister, Letha Bond. She was preceded in death by her husban in 1985, her parents, one brother and one sister. (Washington Evening Journal, September 28, 1997, page 7)
NOVOTNY
Novotny, Mary I. (nee Brown)
Mary I Novotny, 76, Cedar Rapids, died Oct. 19, 1997. She was born February 4, 1921 in Atlanta to Edgar Sr. and Bessie (Allen) Brown. She married Edwin Novotny Sept. 4, 1949 in Tampa, Fla. They moved to Cedar Rapids in 1952 and then in 1958 moved to Washington. They bouth Guther Photo Studio which they owned and operated for 21 years until their retirement in 1979. Survivors include: her husband and three nephews. She was precededin death by three sisters and a brother. (Washington Evening Journal, October 21, 1997, page 7)
PPACHA
Pacha, Richard P. Rev.
Rev. Richard P. Pacha, 76, died November 9,1997 at Halcyon House in Washington. He was born March 6, 1921, east of Richland, son of Joseph P. and Clara S. (Peiffer) Pacha. He married Mary Lorraine Hoffman on October 7, 1944 in Fort Madison. Survivors include his wife Mary; nine children, Stephen, Joseph, Christopher, Richard, Mary Diane, Patricia, Timothy, Catherine, David; 20 grandchildren; a brother Harold Pacha; a sister, Helen Adam. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and a sister. (Washington Evening Journal, November 15, 1997, page12)
PAGE
PAGE, Norma (nee Dettwiller)
Norma Dettwiler Pge, 69, Andover, Kansas, died Monday, November 10, 1997 in her home. She was born October 23, 1`937 in East Lynn, Mo., the daughter of Harry and Grace Marie (Stutzman) Dettwiller. She graduated from the Washington High School and married Bob Page in Miami, Okla. in 1980. He preceded her in death on February 20, 1996. Survivors include two sons, Michael Allen Simmering Cooper and Anthony Jay Cooper; two daughters Teresa Marie Hingst and Kristine Renee Grosz; one brother, Harry Dettwiler; one sister, Ann Schroder; two step-sons, Jerry Page and Jack Page; and 16 grandchildren. (Washington Evening Journal, November 12, 1997, page7)
PATTERSON
Patterson, James W.
James W. Patterson, 87, died November 3, 1997 at University Hospitals in Iowa City. He was born March 28, 1910 in Wellman, Iowa to Walter A. and Clara (Fleming) Patterson and married Wilma Foster. Survivors include his wife, Wilma; foru sons, James, Donald, Robert and Marion Patterson; nine granchildren, and 12 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother. (Washington Evening Journal, November 4,1997, page 7)
PENNING
Penning, Clarence Burton
Father of a Washington teacher, Clarence Burton Penning, 79, Buffalo Center, Iowa died October 22, 1997. He was born Feb. 13, 1918 near Britt, Iowa to Bielto and Rally (Redenius) Penning. On december 31, 1941, he married Dorothy Sleper near Titonka. Survivors include his wife Dorothy; two daughters, Barbara Donkersloot of Mount Pleasant and a teacher in Washington, and Carolyn Edgar of Mason City; a son, DOuglas Penning of Buffalo Center; a brother Robert Penning of Corwith; a sister, Thelma Beenken of ALgona; three grandchildren; a sister in -law; nieces and nephews.(Washington Evening Journal, October 24, 1997, page 12.)
POLK
POLK, REV. TOM
Rev. Tom Polk, 89, Indianola, died November 11, 1997 at the Good Samaritin Hospital after a stroke. He was born in Arlington, S.C. Survivors include his wife, Marie; a daughter, Jane Marie Craiger; two sons, Tom Polk and cTed Polk; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and three half-brothers.( Washington Evening Journal, November 13, 1997, page 8.)
RRADDA
RADDA, Olive Blanche (nee Peterson)
Olive Blanche Peterson, 92, was born Feb. 12, 1905 to Andrew Peter and Jospehine (Hanson) Peterson in Dublin, Iowa. She graduated from Washington High School in 1923.
On Nov. 4, 1924, she married Jesse Radda in Washington.
Mrs. Radda, who was a lifelong resident of Washington, was a homemaker. In her earlier years, she was a school teacher at Living Lake Country School. She also helped farm with her husband northwest of Washington.
The couple also owned and operated the Christian Book Stroe in Washington for 20 years.
Mrs. Radda was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and also taught Sunday School. Survivors include: her husband, Jesse, of Washington.
She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, and two sisters. (Wash. Even. Journal; Dec. 2, 1997, p.8)
RICHARDSON, Jason
RICHARDSON, Jason, 19, died November 16, 1997 of injuries suffered in a semi-car accident near Lowden. Mr. Richardson was born July 18, 1978 in Iowa City to Daryl and Julie (Dunbar) Richardson.
Survivors include: his parents, Daryl and Julie Richardson; two brothers, Matthew and Aaron Richardson; grandparents, James and Jean Dunbar; and Harold and Betty Hagans of Washington. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Daryl Dean Richardson. (Washington Evening Journal, November 17, 1997, page 8)
RIXE
RIXE, Harold
Harold Rixe, 80, died November 13, 1997, Wayland. He was b orn February 21, 1917 in Bennett to Herman and Elizabeth (Juchter) Rixe. He married Velma Hertig on August 19,1951 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. After his first wife died in 1994, he married Geraldine Keiser Richenberger on June 1, 1996 in Wayland. Survivors include: his wife, Geraldine; four stepchildren, Stan, Duran, Mick, and Cindy Richenberger; six step-grandchildren; a borhter, Warren Rixe of Bennett; and a sister Jeanette Foote. He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife. ((Washington Evening Journal, November 14, 1997, page 10)
ROBERTS
ROBERTS, Clarence
Clarence Roberts, 88, Brighton, died November 23, 1997 at Parkview Care Center, Fairfield, after a brief illness. Clarence Elmer Roberts was born west of Pleasant Plain to Ralph and Bertha (Roberts) Roberts. He attended area country school and lived most of his life in the Brighton area. He married Frances Drish on March 3,1930 in Bloomfiled. She died Feb 23,1985. Survivors include: a brother, Wilbur Roberts; two half brothers, Ralph, Jr. and Jack; a half sister Pat Perian; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, a son, three brothers, and two sisters. (Washington Evening Journal, November 24, 1997, page 8)
RUDE
RUDE, Dorothy
The sister of a Washington resident has died in Nebraska. Dorothy Rude, 77, died Dec. 4, 1997 at her home in Kearney, Neb.
Dorothy Morlan was born in Mystic, Iowa on Nov. 11, 1920 to Arthur G. and Mae Marguerite (Luce) Morlan. She graduated from Mystic High School in 1938 and married Gilbert O. Rude on Sept. 21, 1946 in Mystic. THe couple lived in Auburn, Coloumbus and Omaha, Neb., before moving to Kearney 25 yrs. ago. Survivors include: her husband, Gilbert Rude of Kearney; a son, Dr. Gilbert A. Rude of Kearney; a daughter, Randi Bohr of Holdredge; a sister Patricia C. Minneman of Washington; and five grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister. (Wash. Even. Journ. Dec. 5, 1997, p. 9 & 12)
SSAVAGE
SAVAGE, Helen Louise (nee Courtney)
Helen Louise Savage, 76, died November 4, 1997. She was born June 21, 1921 in Brighton to Clyde and Lena (Smith) Courtney. She married Jess Wililams on November 15, 1941. After that marriage ended, she married Charles Savage in November 1966. Survivors include: 10 children, Caroll Smith, Gernard Williams, Johnny William, Rick Williams, Cynthia Woodward, Orville Williams, Gloria Goodwin, Jan Lynch, Michelle Wulff, and Kim Savage; three brothers, Ivan, Lloyd and Ray Courtney; two sisters, Nell Lloyd and Isabel; 41 grandchildren and 46 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, stepmother, a son, sister, two brothers, two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.(Washington Evening Journal, November 5, 1997, page 10)
SCHILLERSTROM
SCHILLERSTROM, Robert G.
Robert G. "Bob" Schillerstrom, 51, rural Brighton, died November 29,1997. He was born January 23, 1946 in Fairfield to Ralph and Edith V. (Hendricks) Schillerstrom. He married M. Darlene Reineir on July 19, 1969 in Fairfield. He lived all his life in Jefferson County, iowa and was a farmer and served six years in the National Guard. Survivors include: his mother Edith V. Schillerstorm of Fairfield; his wife M. Darlene Schillerstrom, of Brighton; two daughters, Lori Lilies of Eldon and Jodi Krouse of Ottumwa; a son, Shawn Schillerstrom of Brighton; a brother Roy Schillerstrom of Washington; two sisters, Elizabeth West of Fairfield and Mary Jarvis of Washignton; and three half sisters, Jolene ELmore of Texas, Joni Rollonger of Decorah and Jeanie Meinders of Ottumwa; and three grandchildren . He was preceded in death by his father, grandparents and a grandson. (Washington Evening Journal, December 1, 1997, page 8)
SCHLABAUGH
Schlabaugh, Eldon L.
Eldon L. "Patch" Schlabaugh, 84, Wellman, Iowa died October 14, 1997. He was born Februarey 24, 1913 near Wellman to Samuel and Nettie (Yoder) Schlabaugh. He married Madena M. Yoder on December 31, 1938 in Iowa Ciyt. Survivors include his wife, a son Richard Schlabaugh of Parnell, a daughter Laurel; a brother Gordon Schlabaugh; two grandchildren; and one great grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and infant sister. (Washington Evening Journal, October 15, 1997, page 8)
SCHROEDER
SCHROEDER, Carl
Carl Schroeder, 88, died Nov. 30, 1997 at Parkview Manor in Wellman after a long illness.
Mr. Schroeder was born Nov. 22, 1909 in Ainsworth to Charles and Rose (Maaks) Schroeder. He was a farmer and a formerly lived in West Chester.
Survivors include: a sister, Anne Kamin of Lauana; and several nieces and nephews. he was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and six sisters. (Wash. Even. Journal, Dec. 2, 1997, p. 8)
SKIYE
Skiye, Robby
Robby Skiye, 35, died September 21, 1997 in Coralville following a short illness.. He was born July 28, 1962 in Clarion to Duane and Janet (TerHark) Skiye. He married Elaine Janecek, September 8, 1990 in Iowa City. Survivors include his wife, Elaine, one daughter Tanya at home, his parents, Duane and Janet Skiye; two brothers Larry and Russell and four nephews. (Washington Evening Journal, September 23, 1997, page 7)
SMART
SMART, WILLIAM H.
Former Washington Mayor, William H. Smart, 88, Mount Pleasant, died October 31, 1997 at the Maple Leaf Health Care Center in Mount Pleasant. He was born September 30, 1909 to Charles H. and Marie (Troyer) Smart. He married Vera Voss in 1937. After her death, he married Helen Carson on January 9,1947. She died September 26,1995. Survivors include nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wives, his parents, brothers, a sister and an infant son.(Washington Evening Journal, November 3,1997, page 10)
SMITH
SMITH, Rev. Azel
Rev. Azel Leroy Smith, 91, died Dec. 15, 1997, at the Halcyon House in Washington.
Mr. Smith was born Nov. 11, 1906, in Marion County to William C. and Bertha E. (Adams) Smith. He graduated from high school in Melcher and from Simpson College in 1942. He later attended the Garrett Biblical Institute in Evanston, Ill., and drake University.
In 1929, he married Myrtle Severn. She died on Feb. 2, 1948. On June 10, 1951, he married Ruby Forbis in Des Moines.
In his early adult years, Mr. Smith was a butcher in the Model Meat Market in Melcher. Later he was a teacher, serving in several Iowa schools. Mr. Smith was also a principal in Knoxville and Pleasantville.
After he was ordained as a deacon and received his elder's orders in 1948, the Rev. Smith served as pastor of local Methodist churches in Lacona, Pleasantville-Eden, Osceola-Lacelle, Creston and Nevada.
He retired in 1972 after taking disability leave the year before because of injuries suffered in a car accident. After his retirement, the Smiths became members of the staff at Wesley Acres Retirement Home in Des Moines. Mrs. Smith died Nov. 25, 1996. Survivors include: a son, James Smith of Des Moines; a grandson; a granddaughter; and two nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first and second wives and a brother. (Wash. Even. Journ. Dec. 17, 1997, p. 8)
SMITH, Charles Richard
Charles Richard Smith, 67, died November 2, 1997 at his home in Washington. He was born October 5, 1930 to George Milton and Eva Densmore (Ramsey) Smithy. Survivors include: a daughter, Linda Emrich of Cedar Rapids; three sons, Gary, Carl and Michael; three brothers Dale M., Stanley and Harold Smith, five sisters, Aileen Shull, Evelyn Neff, Ruth Lamansky, Shirley Barwick, and Norma Brinning, and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and a sister.(Washington Evening Journal, November 4,1997, page 7)
SMITH
SMITH, MAXINE PEARLE (nee Schouler)
Maxine Pearle Smith, 82, died November 1, 1997 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. She was born March 27, 1915 in Scotch Ridge to Austin and Pearle (Sones) Schouler. She married Marvin Smith on March 9,1951. Survivors include : a stepson Dwayne Smith; two sisters, Janet Tholen and Ruth Felton; three step grandchildren; several step great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. (Washington Evening Journal, November 3,1997, page 1)
SPITZER
SPITZER, DELORES
Delores Jane Spitzer, 65, died of cancer Dec. 8, 1997 at her home in Kalona.
Delores Yoder was born March 14, 1932 in Kalona to Emma Luella Yoder. She attended Snake Hollow rural school and graduated from Kalona High School in 1950. She was married to Terry Spitzer on June 4, 1960 at the English River Church of the Brethren near South English. Mrs. Spitzer , who lived all her life in Kalona, worked at Farmers Savings Bank in Kalona for 47 years beginning soon after her high school graduation.
She was a member of the English River Church of the Brethren, present chairwoman of the church board, was church treasurer and a Deacon since 1965. Mrs. Spitzer was also a delegate to the annual conference and treasurer for the Northern Plains District, treasurer of the Boy Scouts and Kalona First Responders and a charter member and first president of the Kalona Lioness Club.
Survivors include: her husband, Terry; four sons, Anthony Spitzer of Kalona; Bruce Spitzer of Iola, Kans, Craig Spitzer and David Spitzer, both of Iowa City; two grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and three aunts
She was preceded in deaht by her mother (Wash. Even. Journ. Dec 8, 1997, p. 8)
STEWART
Stewart, Charles "Mack"
Charles "Mack" Stewart, 66, died Aug. 5, 1997. He was born Sept. 2, 1930 in Ranger, Texas. He married Darlene Dusenbery McKune Dec. 19,1969 in Muscatine. Survivors include: his wife Darlene; sons Ron, Don, Terry and Mie Steart and Tony McKune; daughters Rhonda Bodkins, Mitzi Lubbock, and Angel McKune; 18 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; a brother, Willard "Woody" Stewart of Lubbock, Texas; sisters Jeanine Teston of Port Orange, Fla., Sue Keller of Pampa, Texas, and Debi Aquino of Moorpark, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister. (Washington Evening Journal, Sept. 15, 1997, page 10)
STEWART
Stewart, Charles "Mack"
Charles "Mack" Stewart, 66, died Aug. 5, 1997. He was born Sept. 2, 1930 in Ranger, Texas. He married Darlene Dusenbery McKune Dec. 19,1969 in Muscatine. Survivors include: his wife Darlene; sons Ron, Don, Terry and Mie Steart and Tony McKune; daughters Rhonda Bodkins, Mitzi Lubbock, and Angel McKune; 18 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; a brother, Willard "Woody" Stewart of Lubbock, Texas; sisters Jeanine Teston of Port Orange, Fla., Sue Keller of Pampa, Texas, and Debi Aquino of Moorpark, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister. (Washington Evening Journal, Sept. 15, 1997, page 10)
TTHOMPSON
Thompson, Vaughn Irene (nee Darbyshire)
Vaughn Irene Thompson, 92, died October 22, 1997. She was born Jan. 16, 1905 in Washington to William and Irene (Warfel) Darbyshire. She married Glen Thompson Feb. 15, 1928 in Washingon. Survivors include: three sons, Victor Thompson, of Columbia, S.C.; Duane Thompson of Cheney, Wash.; and Robert Thompson of Madison, Maine; a daughter Judy Barnaal of Plymouth, Minn; a brother Dale Darbyshire of Wayland; two sisters, Maxine Jarrard of Washington, and Pauline Ohden of Tucson, Ariz.; 15 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and 25 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1994; her parents; a sister; three brothers, a daughter and an infant grandson. (Washington Evening Journal, October 22, 1997, page 10.)
TRASK
TRASH, EVELYN H.
Evelyn H. Trask, 77, died Oct. 1977 at the Madison County Memorial Hospital in Winterset. She was born Dec. 30, 1919 in Washington County, Iowa to Charles Leslie and Alta (Hamsher) Eyestone. She married Eugene F. Trask on February 10, 1943 in Canton, Mo. Survivors include her husband, Eugene; a son David Trask, a daughter Nancy Trask, a brother Dale Eyestone of Washington; four sisters, Genevea Zihlman, Louise Whetstine; Jean Knight, and Norma Icenbice; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother and a sister. (Wash. Even. Journal, Oct. 28,1997, page 7)
TROTTER
TROTTER, Lawrence J. "Jack"
Lawrence J. "Jack" Trotter, 46, died Nov. 12, 1997 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. He was born Nov. 10, 1951 to Larry and IReene (Bishop) Trotter. Survivors include: his parents, Larry & Irene Trotter; a brother George Trotter; two sisters, Mary Margaret Trotter and Jane Trotter; nephews and nieces.
VACHA
VACHA, Darwin Dale
Darwin Dale Vacha, 72, died Oct. 19, 1997 in Sun City, Arizona. He was born on February 27, 1925 in Wsashington to Melo and Myrtle Vacha. He married first to Shirley Carris. After her death he married Darlene (Stover) Woods. He is survived by his wife, Darlene; a sister, Kathryn Vacha; a brother, Dick Vacha; his children, Kathy Vacha Burris and Susan Vacha Snyder; Mike Vacha, Jan Vacha Caldwell; nine grandchildren and five stepchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife Shirley, parents, a son, and a granddaughter. (Wash. Even. Journal, Oct. 30,1997, page 8)
WADE
WADE, Jocelyn "Joy"
Jocelyn "Joy" Wade, 57, died October 24, 1997. She was the daughter-in-law of Evelyn L. McCallister of Washington. She was born in State Center. Survivors include: her husband, Leland Wade; sons, Eric, Greg, and Brian Wade; brothers, Jerry Westphal, Bruce Westfall, Dennis Westphal, and Tim Westphal; and 14 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in deth by her parents and a brother. (Wash. Even. Journal, Nov. 6, 1997, page 12)
WAGNER
WAGNER, Omer
Roy Omer Wagner, 77, Washington, died Dec. 1, 1997 at the Wash. Co. Hosp. after being seriously ill for the past two weeks. Mr. Wagner was born Jan. 25, 1920 in Washington to Lester and Mary (Swift) Wagner. He was raised by Carl and Ruth Schneider. He attended country school and graduated from Washington High School in 1938.
On Feb. 15, 1941 he married Margaret Ellen Lemley.
Mr. Wagner operated Wagner's Sevice Station in Washington from 1952 until his retirement in 1978.
Survivors include: his wife, Margaret Wagner of Washignotn; two daughters, Ruth Ellen Wikinson, of Atlanta, Ga. and M.J. Goff of Minneapolis, Minn.; a son, Ron Wagner of Des Moines; six grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren/
He was preceded in death by parents, the parents who raised and a brother. (Wash. Evening Journal, Dec. 2, 1997, p.8)
WEBER
Weber, Bessie (nee Wingler)
Bessie Weber, 99, died Wednesday, September 24, 1997 at the Lone Tree Health Center following an extended illness. She was born August 25, 1898 in Washington County to James and barbara (Dolezal) Wingler. She married Albert Weber March 1, 1916 in Riverside. She is suvived by four daughters Blanche Prybil, Mame Hotz, LIly Garta, and Ella Kiefer; one sister, Elsie Steele, 17 Grandchildren; 41 great grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren.
WENGER
WENGER, Frederick
Frederick Jacob Wenger, 80, died November 21, 1997 in Spokane, Wash. He was born in Washington, served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He lived in Spokane for the last 45 years and was carpenter, doing primarily residential work. He was active in the Carpenters' Union in Spokane.
Survivors inclue: two sons, Doug Wenger of Seattle, Wash., and Chris Wenger of Port Hadlock, Wash.; three daughters, Susan Sheppard and Linda Kellenberger, both of Seattle, and Elaine Wenger of Spokane; a brother in law, Wilbur Schantz of Washington; a nephew; and four nieces, including Ruth Johnston of Ainsworth and Phyllis Wenger and Joann Love, both of Washington. (Wash. Even. Journ., Dec. 16, 1997 p.7)
WESTERMARK
WESTERMARK, Mildred
Longtime former Washington businesswoman and community leader Mildred LeNora Westermark, 83, died Dec. 18, 1997 at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington.
Midred Brown was born Dec. 23, 1913 in Washington to Charles and Pearl (Ayers) Brown.
She attended Washington High School and married Nels B. "Bus" Westrmark in Washington on Jan. 1, 1936.
Mrs. Westermark, who lived in Washington most of her life, was the owner-operator of Brown Finance and Westermark Insurance Agency with her husband. She was recognized as the only woman owner-operator of a small loan office licensed under the state banking department in the state for many years. (For more of her activities, see the Dec. 18, 1997 front page of the Washington Evening Journal)
Survivors include: a son, Jerald Westermark of Washington; a daughter, Karen Myers of Cedar Rapids; a sister, Hilda Putman of Coralville, three grandchildren; a sister in -law and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1987, parents and a brother.
WHETSTONE
WHETSTONE, Caroll
Caroll Whetstone, 62, died October 9, 1997. He was born September 24, 1935 in Wellman to Ervin"Barney" and Alta (Wertz) Whetston. He married Susan Miller, June 30,1957 in Wellman. He later married Lou Hood on October 17,1981 in Johnston County, Iowa. Survivors include his wife, Lou, three sons, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Thomas; a stepson, Bradley Turner; a stepdaughter, Tracy Fisher; a brother, Ervin Whetsone, Jr. and three grandchildren.
WHITTHOFT
WHITTHOFT, Brian W.
Brian W. Witthoft, 20, died November 16, 1997 of injuries suffered in a car-semi accident near Lowden. Mr. Witthoft was born November 20, 1976 in Washington to William and Rhonda (Zehr) Witthoft.
Survivors include: his mother Rhonda Witthoft and her husband Ken Martin of Washington; his father Bill Witthoft and his wife Kay of Washington; a sister, Sarah Witthoft of Washington; a half brother, Dean Clevenger of Richmond, Va.; four step-sisters, Jennifer Shindelar; Katherine Shindelar; Heather and Kendra Martin; two step-brothers, Robert Shindelar and Brent Martin; maternal grandparents Lawrence and Betty Zehr of Washington; paternal grandparents, Arthur and Martha Witthoft of Washington; and several aunts and uncles. (Washington Evening Journal, November 17, 1997, page 8)
WILCOX
WILCOX, Scott
William Scott Wilcox, 95, Washington, died Dec. 3, 1997 at the Halcyon House in Washington. Mr. Wilcox was born March 15, 1902 in Washington to Robert Carey and Carrie May (Portlock) Wilcox.
On June 15, 1927, he married Lorena M. Young in Washington . He later married Alice Hunter on Aug.4, 1962. in Washington. Mr. Wilcox, who was a lifelong resident of Washington, farmed in the county all his life. He also served as director of Rural schools in the county. In 1954, he was named a Master Swine Producer.
Mr. Wilcox was a member of the United Methodist Church and sang in the church choir for over 50 years. He was also a founding member of the Singing Grandpas, a group that entertained throughout southeast Iowa in the 1970s and 80s.
Survivors include: a son, Robert Wilcox, of Dallas, Texas; abrother, Lyle Wilcox of Washington; a sister, Zoe Kleinbert of Washington; a graddaughter; a grandson; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Lorena in 1960; his second wife Alice in 1991 and seven brothers and sisters. (Wash. Even Journ. Dec. 5, 1997, p. 9)
WILES
Wiles, Mae Louise (nee Davis)Wiles, Mae Louise Wills, 97, died September 27, 1997 at Parkview Manor in Wellman after along illness. Mae Davis was born May 1, 1900 in Eagle Grove to Jay and Jeanette (Sheriff) Davis She married May 1, 1918 to Henry Christensen in Goldfiels. She later married Israel Wiles on July 27, 1951 in Kahoka, Mo. Survivors include: two sons, Lincoln and Charles Christensen, a sister, Mildred Bascom, five grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Israel in 1962, her parents; a daughter; a son; a brother and a sister. (Washington Evening Journal, September 29,1997, Page 10)
WOODS
WOODS, Lucille Ross
Lucille Ross Woods died November 27, 1997 at the Illini Hospital in Silvis, Illinois. She was born February 23, 1911 in Washington to Silas G. and Marie (Ellis) Ross. She married C.H. "Duke" Woods on June 26, 1937 in Memphis, Mo. She taught elementary school for 30 years. Survivors include two daughters, Zilpha W. Grooms and Heather Monson; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband on October 9,1993, parents and five brothers. (Washington Evening Journal, November 24,1997, page 8)
XYODER
YODER, Donald C.
Donald C. Yoder, 61, Wellman, died Dec. 16, 1997 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City following a long illness.
Mr. Yoder was born May 2, 1936 near Wellman to Cornelius H. and Eugena J. (Testroet) Yoder. He attended rural schol near Wellman. On July 3, 1958, he married Fern E. Kuhns at the Methodist Parsonage in Wellman. He lived in the Wellman area all his life, worked for Wade Ford Motors in Wellman, Sears and Roebuck in Iowa City for four years, then for the city of Wellman before retiring in 1976. He was a member of the Wellman Fire Department.
Survivors include: his wife, Fern; five children, Deanne Smith, Debra Bender, Kevin Dean Yoder, Kurt Yoder, and Kim A. Yoder, all of Wellman; 11 grandchildren; a brother Marvin Yoder of West Chester; six sisters, Bernice Darnold Malvern; Wilma Rhodebeck of Colorado Springs, Colo.; Leila Stroeh of La Crosse, Wis., Dessel Miller of Iowa City, Margaret Brogla of Coralville; and Janice Wenman of Coralville; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two ssisters and a granddaughter. (Wash. Even. Journ., Dec. 16, 1997 p.7)
YODER
YODER, DRUSILLA (nee Nisly)
Drusilla Yoder, 87, Stuarts Draft, Va. died Dec. 30, 1997 after a lengthy illness. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery, Kalona, Ia. Drusilla Nisly was born July 30, 1910 in Hutchinson, Kans. to Eli and Fannie (Troyer) Nisly. Mrs. Yoder married Daniel Yoder on Dec. 2, 1934 in Nowata, Okla. He died Dec. 14, 1963. she later married Ben Yoder on Aug. 3, 1972. He died Nov. 8, 1985.
Survivors include: two children, Esther Coblentz of Kalona and Alvin Yoder of Lebanon, Ky.; a brother Eli Nisly of Hutchinson, Kans; a sister Saloma Yoder, of Fisherville, Va.; nine step children; 11 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren sever step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her first and second husbands, seven sisters, including her twin, three brothers, one adult son and three infant sons. (Washington Evening Journal, Dec. 31, 1997, p. 10)
YODER, E. Ferne
E. Ferne Yoder, 79, Wellman, died October 24, 1997. She was born October 1, 1918 in rural Parnell to Christian Wilhelm and Mary (Yoder) Hauber. She married Wesley Yoder at the West Union Mennonite Church on December 25,1938. She is survived by: a son, Elwin Yoder, a daughter Audrey Hartzler, five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1974, her parents, a son, and an infant sister. (Washington Evening Journal, October 27, 1997, page 12.)
ZILLMER
ZILLMER, Everett
Everett Zillmer, 96, Wellman, died Dec. 16, 1997 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City after a lengthy illness.
Mr. Zillmer was born June 23, 1901 in rural Wellman to Carl R. and Lunde (McArtor) Zillmer. He attended rural schools and graduated from Wellman High School in 1921. He was a farmer and a member of the Dayton Masonic Lodge 149 since 1930 and the El Kahir Shrine.
Survivors include: longtime companion Gertrude Lahey of Wellman; a niece, Virginia Ann Olson of Spencer; and a nephew, Gary Mills of Lincoln, Neb.
He was preceded in death by his parents and four sisters. (Washington Evening Journal, Dec. 17, 1997, p. 8.)
ZWICKI
ZWICKI, EMIL J.
Emil J. Zwicki, 99, of Iowa City died October 30, 1997. He was born December 8, 1897 at Kinross to John and Elizabeth (Schwab) Zwicki.
He married Stella Jones on June 25, 1927 in Washington. Survivors include two daughters, Joanne Shaffer and Gladys Nugent, both of Iowa City; a son Jim Zwicki, two brothers Reno and Carl Zwicki, seven grandchildren, and five great, grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers. (Washington Evening Journal, November 4,1997, page 7)
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