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Nicholas Baer
22 Feb 1848—22 May 1916 |
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Nicholas Baer died, at his home in Monticello, last Sunday. His death was caused by tuberculosis. Mr. Baer had been in ill health for over a year, and during the past six months was confined to his bed. He had always been a hard working man and followed farming pursuits until he retired from his farm and removed to Monticello.
The deceased was born at Davos, Switzerland, February 22, 1848. He remained in the land of his birth until 1867 when he removed to the United States. At the time of his removal he was accompanied by Martin Thoeni, of this city. They settled in the state of Wisconsin, were they remained for a few months and then continued their journey to Monticello. Mr. Baer was married to Catherine Ambuehl, in Monticello, November 10, 1874. To this union were born two sons, Andrew and Martin, the former dying at the age of ten years, and the latter at the age of eighteen years. Mr. and Mrs. Baer remained upon their farm on Bowen's Prairie until about fifteen years ago when the farm was sold, and they removed to Monticello. Mr. Baer is survived by his wife, of the city, and one adopted daughter, Rosa Baer, of Clinton.
Mr. Baer was in all respects a fine man. No one ever questioned his honestly; he was fair and always courteous. He had a tender heart, and the loss of his sons--his only children--weighted heavily upon him. He
was a faithful member of the German Reformed church.
Funeral services were held at the German Reformed church, yesterday afternoon, at two o'clock. They were conducted by Rev. Roland P. Kuentze, the pastor of the church. In interment was had at Oakwood cemetery.
Those who attended the funeral from a distance were: Mrs. Andrew Loetcher, Mrs. Katherine Bardill, Casper Buol and Paul Arduser, of Dubuque; Mrs. Della Blair, of Kansas City; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kiburz and daughter, of Cedar Rapids, and Mrs. Jacob Lang of Sand Spring.
Submitted by: Lloyd Raeg
Source: The Monticello (Iowa) Express, 25 May 1916, pg. 5, col. 5. |
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Steven D. Bahnsen
December 11, 1987–June 21, 2008 |
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Steven D. Bahnsen, 20, of Clarence, Iowa, died Saturday, June 21, 2008, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.
A celebration of his life was held on Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at Lahey Funeral Home in Wyoming, with Pastor David McIntosh officiating. Burial was in the Wyoming Cemetery, Wyoming, Iowa. Friends called from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Lahey Funeral Home in Wyoming.
Steven Dean Bahnsen was born on December 11, 1987 in Maquoketa, Iowa, the son of Steven W. and Debra Clark Bahnsen. He was a 2006 graduate of Midland High School in Wyoming, where he was involved in all sports during his high school years.
Steven worked in shipping and receiving logistics at PMX Industries in Cedar Rapids. He played summer softball and enjoyed racing go-carts and ATV’s and snowmobiling. He was on the National Honor Society, was elected Secretary of State with Boys Nation and 2005 Iowa Boys State Governor with the American Legion. Steven was an organ donor for Iowa Donor Network.
He is survived by his mother, Debbie (Randy) Gile of Wyoming; his father, Steven (Wanda) Bahnsen of Clarence; 2 sisters, Nikki (Jeff) Martens of Onslow and Stephanie (Mike) Rozek, of Anamosa; one brother, Brad Bahnsen of Clarence; 2 step sisters, Kelly (Aaron) McAtee of Boone and Kara Gile of Onslow; 3 step brothers, Lance (Kelly) Brodersen of Wyoming, Ross Brodersen of Chicago, IL, and Gabe Gile of Onslow; three nephews, Layne and Britan Martens of Onslow, and Rylen Rozek of Anamosa; his paternal grandmother, Shirley (Dean) Holerud of Onslow; and step grandfather, Roger Untiedt of Walcott, Iowa.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, paternal grandfather, and step grandmother.
Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt
Source: Midland Times, Wyoming, Iowa, 27 June 2008
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Thelma Bailey
28 July 1907—12 January 1915 |
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Thelma Bailey, born July 28, 1907, the eight year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Bailey of the Morley neighborhood, died January 12, 1915, Wednesday of last week of typhoid fever and was buried in the White Oak cemetery on Friday. The child is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lou Kohl, whose son died recently of the same disease. Mr. Bailey, the father of this child, is dangerously ill of typhoid fever and grave doubts are entertained as to his recovery. Up to the present time all efforts to
trace the source of the disease have been unavailing. We understand that another investigation is being made this week by physicians from the state board of health. The many friends of the Kohl family will sympathize with them in the multiplied sorrows that have come into their homes.
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Buford Baker
Died February 21, 1986 |
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ONSLOW, Iowa—Buford Baker, 70, of Onslow died Friday at Anamosa Community Hospital.
Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Hayden Funeral Home, Wyoming. Burial will be in Clay Cemetery, Onslow. Visitation is 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday.
He retired from Clinton Engine Co., Maquoketa. Mr. Baker married Dwila Bickford in 1949 in Anamosa. She died in 1978. He was a member of Wyoming American Legion Post 259 and the Onslow Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include daughters, Mrs. Carl (Verna) McNamee, Delmar; Mrs. John (Gaye) Riches Jr., Onslow; Mrs. Charles (Diane) Carr, DeWitt; nine grandchildren, a great-grandchild, a sister Mrs. Alfred (Beulah) Rittenhouse, Muscatine; and a brother, Richard Baker, Ceres, Calif.
Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt
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Carol J. Balichek
December 21, 1944–August 21, 2008 |
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Carol J. Balichek, 63, of DeWitt, formerly of Oxford Junction, Iowa, died Thursday, August 21, 2008 at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, Iowa. Per her wishes she was cremated. A private family memorial service is pending.
Carol Jean Balichek was born December 21, 1944 to Louie and Ruth (Engelbart) Balichek in Anamosa, Iowa. She graduated from Oxford Junction High School and from AIC College in Davenport, Iowa. Carol was a Bank Manager at the Oxford Junction Citizens State Bank before her retirement in 2002.
Carol is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Conrad of DeWitt; grandson Austin Conrad of DeWitt; a brother Ronald Balichek of Oxford Junction; a brother-in-law Wayne Hall of Anamosa; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents Louis and Ruth Balichek and a sister Donna Hall.
The Cremation Society of Eastern-Central-Western Iowa is assisting with arrangements.
Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt
Source: Midland Times, Wyoming, Iowa, 22 August 2008
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John Christopher Balster
02 December 1869 - 23 April 1914 |
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The funeral of J. C. Balster, who was killed in the automobile accident referred to in The Express, last Thursday, was held at St. John's Lutheran church, Monday forenoon. The services were conducted by Rev. William H. L. Schuetz. The funeral was very largely attended, it being one of the largest that has been held in that church for a long time. John Christopher Balster, the son of Arend Balster, was born in Scotch Grove township, December 2, 1859. He was married in 1893 to Gesina H. Heyen, who survives with seven children, the eldest, Arend Balster, Jr., having been engaged with his father in business at Scotch Grove. Mr. Balster was an active and industrious business man and farmer. He was not satisfied to confine his energies to the farm, but was also engaged in the hardware and implement business at Scotch Grove, and was widely known throughout the country as the operator of a thrashing machine in the fall. He was killed by the overturning of his automobile between the residence of Gerd Hanken and the F. Sutherland place, last Thursday afternoon. The automobile turned once and a half times over and threw Mr. Balster into the road with such force as to fracture his skull, and he survived but a short time. No one was with him at the time of the accident, and it is not known how or why it happened. The automobile left a straight track along the level highway until the point was reached where the accident occurred. Much regret was expressed over the accident, and there has been universal sympathy for the widow and her children.
Submitted by: Sharon Oltmanns
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Walter Balster
Three Monticello Men Killed in Crash of New Car |
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Three Monticello men were killed early Sunday when the new Chrysler in which they were riding crashed on highway 151 about 3½ miles south of here.
Killed were: John Buol, 21, son of Mrs. John Buol; Lawrence E. Stuhlken, 40, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stuhlken of near Monticello; Walter Balster, 30, son of Mrs. A. H. Balster of Scotch Grove.
According to Jones County Sheriff Lewis Dreibelbis, the three men were seen leaving the Maid Rite sandwich shop in Anamosa early Sunday.
The wreckage, with two men dead and Buol dying, was discovered by a passing motorist about 2 a. m.
Some time between 1:45 and 2 a. m., the new car left the pavement on a curve just north of Langworthy at a high rate of speed. It sheared off a telephone pole and rolled several times before coming to a stop some 390 feet from the point where it left the pavement.
Balster and Stuhlken were killed instantly. Buol was taken to Monticello hospital, where he died about 6 a. m. Driver of the car at the time was not known, Sheriff Dreiblebis said.
The car was registered to Buol on Aug. 16, his twenty-first birthday, but was not a birthday present, as at first reported. It had less than 3,000 miles on it.
Buol was working on a farm owned by his mother between Monticello and Cascade. Services await the arrival of a brother, Edward, stationed at Oceanside, Calif. Also surviving are two other brothers, Robert and Laverne, at home, and two sisters, Lorraine and Elaine, both at home. The body is at the Goettsch funeral home. Buol's father was killed in 1938 when he was run over by a stock truck in his farm yard.
Stuhlken was employed by the Energy Manufacturing Company in Monticello. In addition to his parents, he is survived by three brothers, George and Clarence, of Monticello and Vincent, of Cedar Rapids; a sister, Mrs. Lester Holub, Praireburg, and a grandmother, Mrs. Mary Connley, LaCrosse, Wis. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 10 a. m. in the Devaney funeral home. Burial will be in Sacred Heart cemetery.
Balster was employed by the Burch Construction Company of Cedar Rapids. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. in St. John's Lutheran cemetery. Burial will be the church cemetery. The Goettsch funeral home is in charge of arrangements.
Submitted by: Sharon Oltmanns
Source: The Cedar Rapids Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Sunday, January 8, 1961.
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John Barney
Born 27 October 1883 |
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John Barney, a retired farmer living in Monticello, passed away at the McDonald hospital Friday morning at 2:45. He has been a patient in the hospital for eleven weeks. Funeral services were held at the Goettsch funeral home Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. Andrew Mast, Evangelical and Reformed minister, officiated. Burial was made in Oakwood cemetery.
The birth of Barney occurred in Norway Oct. 27, 1883. He came to the United States in 1900 and settled at Monticello. He was married to Elizabeth Ambuehl and to this union were born seven children, all of whom, together with their mother, survived, as follows: Andrew Barney, machinist's mate first class, and Harry G. Barney, United States navy; Mrs. Harry Nagel and Mrs. Margaret Redford, St. Louis, MO.; Mrs. Paul Dietiker, Bernard; Mrs. Elmer Larson, Rockford, Ill.; Mrs. Viola Kobler, Peoria, Ill.
Barney was married a second time to Mrs. Louisa Saugie, who survives him. They lived on a farm in the Temple Hill region until five years ago, when they moved to Monticello and built a brick home on West First street. The pallbearers at the funeral included Paul Petersen, John Husmann, Fred Bartels, Mike Evers, Ray and Herbert Koppess.
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Selma Kathryn Barney Dietiker
January 24, 1913–August 17, 2008 |
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Selma Kathryn Dietiker, 95, of Cascade and formerly of Onslow, died Sunday evening, August 17, 2008, at Shady Rest Care Center in Cascade following complications of aging.
A celebration of her life was held on Friday, August 22, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. at the Onslow Presbyterian Church in Onslow, Iowa, with the Rev. Julie May officiating. Burial was in the North Madison Cemetery in Center Junction, Iowa. Friends called from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Lahey Funeral Home in Wyoming.
Selma Kathryn Barney was born on January 24, 1913 in Monticello, Iowa, the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Ambuehl) Barney. She attended rural Jones County School. She was united in marriage to Paul B. Dietiker on November 25, 1935 at the Monticello Peace Reform Church in Monticello, Iowa. He died on March 17, 2004.
Selma worked diligently all her life, first as a hired girl and then as a farmer alongside Paul. She and Paul owned and operated Dietiker’s Corner Tavern and Café in Onslow. There Selma served up her wonderful home cooking, especially pies. She enjoyed fishing, camping and playing cards. Crocheting, sewing, quilting, baking and cleaning were a big part of her life. She shared lifelong homemaking skills with all her family. She was a member of the Onslow Presbyterian Church.
Selma is survived by three daughters, Barbara (Kenneth) Harms of Onslow, Kathryn Norris Hickey of Oxford Junction, and Mary (Bruce) Taylor of Marion; one son, Larry Dietiker, of Roanoke, Virginia; 8 grandchildren, Cindy (Brent) Buresh, Susan (Larry) Coon, Brett (Janetta) Harms, Bart (Sue) Harms, Tim (Tammy) Taylor, Tami (Jason) Schlamp, Brandy Beggs and Ky Dietiker; 13 great-grandchildren, Mark (Lacie) & Kelly Buresh, Austin (Lindsey) & Kevin Coon, Stephen (Tammy), Jacob, Kolby, Dalton & Conner Harms, Grant Taylor, Maggie Schlamp, Jaedon Moranda and Kylee Dietiker; one great-great grandchild, Aiden Harms; two sisters Joan Hartseil and Evelyn Martin, both of Morton, Illinois; sisters-in-law, Ruth Dietiker, of Monticello, Iowa, Ellen Barney, of St. Louis, Missouri, and Mary Barney, of California; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, four sisters, three brothers, and two sons-in-law, Lewis Norris and Herb Hickey.
Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt
Source: Midland Times, Wyoming, Iowa, 22 August 2008
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Sarah Jane Barton
Mrs. Aretus Francis Loomis
February 16 1857 - April 16, 1942 |
Sara Jane with her son Barton A. Loomis Sr. |
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Sarah Jane Loomis died at her home in Cedar Rapids Thursday. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Barton, she was born in Norwichville, Canada, February 16, 1857. She came to Anamosa with her husband, A.F. Loomis, in 1896. He was employed as guard at the men's reformatory here until his death in 1924, after which Mrs. Loomis made her home in Cedar Rapids with a daughter, Mrs. J.B. Niles. In addition to her daughter, she is survived by a son, Barton A., of Columbus, Ohio, and six grandchildren, Lieut. Barton A. Loomis of Fort Knox, Ky., Roland Niles of Los Angeles, Keith Niles of Carthage, Mo., Dorthea Haskins of Cedar Rapids, Sidney Niles of Cedar Rapids, and Dora Dayhoff of Los Angeles. Funeral services will be conducted at Beam and Miller's chapel in Anamosa Sunday at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Riverside cemetery.
Submitted by: Bart Loomis |
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Margaret E. Beardsley Varvel
3 November 1818—15 March 1908 |
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Margaret E. Beardsley, daughter of Benajah and Elspethe Grant Beardsley, was born November 3, 1818, and died March 15, 1908, in her 90th year. She was married to Daniel Varvel, December 13, 1840. To this union were born five children, one son and four daughters. One daughter died in infancy, and one daughter, the eldest of the family, Mrs. Louisa J. Vanwinkle, was laid to rest at the age of 29 years. One son and two daughters survive this aged couple. The surviving children are A. J. Varvel, Correctionville, Iowa, Mrs. J. M. Sleeper of Monticello, Iowa, and Mrs. J. D. Stauffer of Gordon, Nebraska, with whom she has made her home for the last five years. Her husband preceded her to the land of rest 18 years ago, February 2.
Mrs. Varvel's mother was a second cousin to General Grant. Mrs. Varvel came from a race of long lived people. Her father was 86 at the time of his death while a sister recently died in her 93rd year.
The life of the deceased was one of goodness. Someone has said "the truly good are the really great". We doubt not she has gone to her coronation. She loved and studied her Bible, and its promises were her consolation and comfort during her last painful illness.
Funeral services were held at the M. E. church Tuesday at two p.m.. The sermon was preached by Rev. W. S. York. The W.C.T.U. attended in a body and the remains were laid to rest in the Gordon cemetery.
Submitted by: Nancy Troxel Schatz |
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Rebecca Beardsley
OLDEST MONTICELLO SETTLER GONE
Grandma Peak Dies at the Advanced Age of 92.
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Grandma Peak, the oldest resident of Monticello, and for 69 years a resident of Jones county, died at her home last Tuesday morning, the 24th, at the advanced age of 92 years, 6 months, 27 days. She went peacefully to sleep within a day of the 69th anniversary of her marriage. Let us trust that it was celebrated in a happy reunion beyond the darkness of the tomb.
Rebecca Beardsley Peak was born in Delaware county, New York, May 27, 1815. She was the daughter of Benajah and Espeth Grant Beardsley, the latter being of one branch of General Grant’s ancestry. Her girlhood days were spent at the place of her birth, but when still young she came with her father’s family to Illinois. They traveled by team in company with ten other families. In October, 1837, her father, in company with Thomas J. Peak, to whom she was afterwords married, came from Buffalo Grove, Illinois, on a prospecting tour. They were attracted to Castle Grove by Simeon Forman and Issac Every, who had been old time acquaintances of Mr. Beardsley. They took up claims in Castle Grove, and during the fall of 1837 erected a log cabin. They then returned to Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Mr. Peak, in speaking one time during his lifetime about that journey, said “when we reached what is now Monticello we found only two settlers, Daniel Varvel and William Clark, who had a little cabin under the brow of the hill on the east side of Kitty Creek near Skelley’s ford, where they were ‘baching’ it. Clark had entered the land that now lies north of First street in Monticello, and Varvel the land that lies south of the same street.”
In the spring of 1838, Mr. Beardsley returned with his family and Mr. Peak, and then commenced the residence of almost seventy years spent in this locality by the deceased. On Christmas day, 1839, Rebecca M. Beardsley and Thomas J. Peak were married. It was before any marriage licenses had been issued in Jones county, and Mr. Peak walked to a point in Cedar county, to which Jones county was at that time attached for judicial purposes, and secured his license. Theirs was the first marriage solemnized in Jones county. The words which united them as husband and wife were spoken by Thomas Denson, a justice of the peace, who lived on Bowen’s Prairie, who was not only the first justice of the peace in the county, but the only person authorized to perform a marriage service. The witnesses present at this ceremony, which occurred 68 years ago, comprised all of the population of the township, and still the wedding was not a large one. Of those present on that ocassion there is still one living witness, Mrs. Peak’s sister, Margaret, who afterwards became the wife of the first settler of Monticello and mother of Mrs. J M Sleeper, and who is still living at the home of her son-in-law at Gordon, Nebraska.
Mrs. Peak became the mother of five children, all of who survive except one son, who died of injuries and disabilities incurred in the Civil War. The servivors are Mrs. Frances Hogg, of Los Angeles, California, Mrs. W. L. Ross, of Monticello, who is now on the Pacific slope, Andrew Peak, of Arizona, and Mrs. Eppie Price, who has so tenderly and lovingly cared for her mother for several years.
Mrs. Peak was one of those remarkable characters who united the determination and bravery of the pioneer with the quiet, dignified and placid temperament of the home body. She was optimistic, even tempered, and of the good cheer that never stings with detracting speech. Monticello will always honor her memory as a pioneer and let it be set down and remembered that she has a character strong and gentle enough to justify that honor.
Submitted by: Joanne Wilken
Source: Anamosa Eureka, December 1908. |
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Elizabeth Bechtol Moyer
11 September 1820—16 May 1899 |
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Died Tuesday, May 16, 1899, Elizabeth Bechtol Moyer, wife of Daniel Moyer, aged 69 years, 8 months and 5 days, at her home near Lisbon, Linn county, Iowa, from paralysis. The remains were interred at Forest Chapel cemetery, Thursday afternoon, May 18. Services were conducted by Rev. Tanner, Presbyterian minister from Cascade, and Rev.Hubbard, Presbyterian minister from Mt. Vernon.
Elizabeth Bechtol Moyer was born in Indiana county, Pa, September 11th, 1820. A few years later she moved with her parents to Center county, Pa. At the age of 16 years, accompanied by her parents, she moved to Marion county, Ohio, and resided in that vicinity until the fall of 1853. During her stay in Marion county she united with the Presbyterian church, uniting at the age of 17 years, and from the first was found a faithful and regular attendant at church services, and was always found doing her share for the good of the cause.
September 18, 1853, she was united in marriage to Daniel Moyer and on the 23d day of the
same month and year, left with her husband overland by team for Iowa. For almost four weeks the young couple enjoyed their trip across mountains and over plains, planning their future, and looking for a new field in which to make a home, for at that time they had but little of this world's goods. October 17, 1853, they reached the spot where they decided to locate and in a few days bought a farm in Fairview township, Jones county, Iowa, just four miles south of Anamosa, on which place they lived for twelve years.
In the fall of 1865, they sold this place and bought a farm about three miles southeast of Fairview, in the same township, and moved onto it in December of the same year. Ten years later they disposed of this farm and bought another four miles north of Lisbon, in Linn county, near Military road, and moved onto it in March, 1876, where they remained until the time of Mrs. Moyer's death.
Soon after locating on the first farm in Jones county, she found there was no Presbyterian church within reasonable distance and being anxious to lend her assistance and influence for Christ's cause, she joined the United Betheren church and attended services at what was then known as the "White School House" about three miles south of Anamosa where Forest Chapel is now located. About two years later Rev. J.G. Schafer, a Lutheran minister, from Lisbon, commenced preaching and organized a Lutheran church at the log school house then known as "Mt. Zion School House," within a half mile of the Moyer farm, and that society being nearer the creed to the church of her first choice, she united with it and did faithful work in that church for many years.
About twelve years ago she took up the study of Christian Science and united with that society and was firm in the belief until the time of her death. Mrs. Moyer was a thorough Christian woman and while she was not blessed with children of her own, she was a dear mother to many who were left without homes and parents, all of whom deeply feel her departure. She was a kind and affectionate wife and good neighbor. None knew her but to love her and those who knew her best were most earnest in their affection for her and feel that she has gone to reap her reward.
Card of Thanks
I wish to take this method of expressing my most earnest and heartfelt
thanks to the many friends and neighbors who lent their assistance
and extended their sympathy during the illness and death of my
beloved wife. May God bless you all is my prayer.
Daniel Moyer
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Mary Bechtol Moyer
17 March 1826—5 April 1900 |
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Mrs. Mary Bechtol Moyer was born in Indiana county, Pa., March 17, 1826, and died April 5, 1900, aged 74 years and 19 days. She was one of a family of 14 children, seven boys and seven girls. They have all passed to the other shore except four, and four passing in less than a year. She leaves many friends, one daughter, and three granddaughters to mourn her loss, having enjoyed her new home for the short space of less than four months. For the last ten years she was a firm believer in Christian Science and remained so till the last. She passed away very peacefully and quietly. If our loss is her gain, we will not mourn. If in this world only we have hope in Christ we are of all men most miserable. A very impressive sermon was preached by Elder Potter, of Olin, to a well-filled hour at Forest Chapel, where interment was made.
Card of Thanks
We wish to return our sincere thanks to our friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us in this hour of need.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Moyer and Family
Submitted by: Laura Comley |
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Rhoda Jane Benadom Carter
Died 5 May 1935 |
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Mrs. Rhoda Jane Carter, age 95 highly esteemed resident of Jackson township, passed away Saturday, May 5, 1935 as the results of gas from a coal stove. Mrs. Ella Mallicoat who was care taking and living with Mrs. Carter also passed away.
Mrs Carter was one of the most beloved of the early pioneers of this community. Her husband, James Carter to whom she married in 1857, died in 1925 at the age of 96. Her brother Dr. J. W. Benadom of Monticello, died recently, being over 90 years, at the time of his death.
Mrs. Carter whose maiden name was Rhoda Jane Benadom came with her parents to Jackson township in 1846 with the first group of settlers in Newport. Her residence in that community covered a period of 88 years making her
undoubtedly the longest residence and probably also the record for this county.
The surviving children are Nathan E. Carter, living on the home farm; William T. Carter of California, Mrs. Ida Stivers, Mrs. Melissa Ballou and Mrs. Rosa F. Starry of Olin, Mrs. Barbra Gordon of Marion, and a daughter Mrs. C. E. Blayney, preceded the parents in death.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at the home. Rev Beggs in charge. Burial in Olin Cemetery.
Submitted by: Charles R. Stivers |
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Elizabeth Bender Crawford
February 23, 1827—April 22, l907 |
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Elizabeth (Bender) Crawford was born in Columbus, Lucerne County, Pennsylvania, February 23, 1827, and died at her home in Wyoming, Iowa April 22, l907.
With her parents she removed to Ohio in 1845. In 1848 she was united in marriage with Joshua Crawford and in the same year she and her husband removed to Rockford, Illinois where they resided until 1854 when they came to Jones County, Iowa where she resided until her death.
In early life Mrs. Crawford united with the Methodist Episcopal Church and continued in its communion as long as she lived. For several years her physical condition was such that she was quite closely confined to her home. Mrs. Crawford is survived by seven of her children, Mrs. H. V. Fritz, Rockford, Illinois; Mrs. J. M. Kimball, Norman, Oklahoma; Mrs. Lewis, Gravite, Arkansas; Frank Crawford, Anita, Iowa; Joshua Crawford, Olathe, Kansas;Mrs. John Erniste, Bainbridge, Nebraska; George Crawford, Anamosa, Iowa and by two brothers, John Bender, Wyoming, Iowa and J. J. Bender, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
The funeral services were held in the Wyoming Methodist Episcopal Church, Wednesday, April 24th, at 10:30 A.M. and conducted by her pastor, the Rev. A. M. McIntosh.
Submitted by: Joyce Crawford
Source: Wyoming Journal, 25 April, 1907.
Note: Burial was in Wyoming Cemetery. Three children, (John, Harriet, and James) preceded her in death. She was daughter of Jacob and Mary Pealer Bender, eldest of their ten children.
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Richard D. Beranek
May 11, 1927–July 2, 2008 |
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Richard D. Beranek, 81, of Oxford Junction died Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at Manor Care in Dubuque, Iowa, following a lengthy illness.
A celebration of his life will be held on Monday, July 7, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at Lahey Funeral Home in Oxford Junction. Burial will be in the South Mineral Cemetery, rural Onslow, Iowa, with military honors accorded by American Legion Wapsi Post #473 of Oxford Junction. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Lahey Funeral Home in Oxford Junction.
Richard Duane Beranek was born on May 11, 1927 in Wyoming, Iowa, son of Antone and Ethyl L. (Bearinger) Beranek. He graduated from Oxford Junction High School. He was a 1st Class Petty Officer in the U. S. Navy during WWII. He married Doris Green on March 1, 1957 in Oxford Junction, Iowa.
He loved to work with his hands and farmed all of his life in Oxford Junction.
He was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Oxford Junction, a member of the Z. B. J. Bohemian Lodge #22, American Legion Wapsie Post #473 of Oxford Junction, and the Disabled Veterans Association. He enjoyed scroll sawing, making clocks and doing genealogy.
He is survived by his wife, Doris Beranek, of Oxford Junction; 2 daughters, Delora Barnett of Round Lake Beach, Illinois and Vionna (Bill) Naese of Stockton, Illinois; 3 sons, Jonathan (Susan) Beranek of Tipton, Roby (Elaine) Bernaek of Darlington, Wisconsin and Rorie (Lindsay) Beranek of Oxford Junction; 16 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Robert, John Thomas and Roger.
Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt
Source: Midland Times, Wyoming, Iowa, 3 July 2008
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Abijah Bickford
April 22, 1817–June 25, 1907 |
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Mr. Abijah Bickford, one of the oldest citizens of Monticello, died at the home of his sister Mrs. B. B. Ryan, last Monday forenoon, at the age of 90 years, 2 months, 36 days. Mr. Bickford was born in Maine, April 22, 1817. He was one of a family of thirteen children, seven of whom survive, four brothers and three sisters. He was married in Ohio in 1840 to Margaret McCartney, by whom he had six children. He came to Monticello about 1860, and for many years was the proprietor of a feed and livery stable. It was a large building opposite the Tremont house, but was destroyed by fire. He had lived in a retired way during the last ten years of his life, and was not so well known to the younger generation as he was to those who lived in the town twenty-five or thirty years ago. He was a good citizen who always attended strictly to his own affairs. The funeral services were conducted at the home of Mrs. B. B. Ryan this afternoon. Among the relatives present at the funeral were Elijah Bickford of Minburn, Iowa, and Asa Bickford of California, both brothers of the deceased.
Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt
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Arnold Fay Bickford
January 12, 1931–January 21, 1991 |
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Funeral services for Arnold F. Bickford were held at 1:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, January 23, 1991 at the Goettsch Funeral Home, Anamosa with interment in Riverside Cemetery with Military Honors by the Anamosa Veterans. Rev. Kirk Stump officiated at the service.
Arnold F. Bickford, age 60, of Anamosa died Monday evening, January 21, 1991 at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids following an extended illness.
Arnold Fay Bickford was born January 12, 1931 at Onslow, Iowa. He was the son of the late Carrell Bickford and Irma Howard Bickford. Arnold attended the Presbyterian Church in Onslow, the Onslow Grade School and graduated from the Onslow High School.
Arnold was married to Darlene J. Raymond June 1, 1952 at Wichita Falls, Texas while he was serving with the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Since 1955 they have made their home in Anamosa. For 32 years he worked for the Cedar Rapids Country Club. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Arnold is survived by his wife Darlene, one son Kevin, serving with the US Army in Saudia Arabia, two daughters, Valerie Moore and Cindy Wolmutt, both of Anamosa. There are five grandchildren. Also, surviving are two brothers, Dale Bickford of Onslow and Jimmy Bickford of Monticello, and one sister, Janet Brandt of Bettendorf, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister.
Casket bearers were: Kent Moore, Robert Mettler, Jack McLaughlin, Randy Cress, Donald K. Bickford and Fred Austin. The Goettsch Funeral Home of Anamosa was in charge of services.
Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt
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Asa Hemingway Bickford
May 30, 1830–January 31, 1909 |
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Mr. A. H. Bickford died last Friday evening at the home of his sister, Mrs. Samaria Ryan, after an illness of several weeks. The funeral services were conducted at Mrs. Ryan's home last Monday, by Rev. J. W. Innes, pastor of the Presbyterian church. Mr. Bickford was born in Maine May 30th, 1830. He came to Iowa in 1851, and three years later was married to Miss Julia Donahue, of Canton, Iowa. They moved to Monticello shortly afterwards, and she died in 1861. He was again married in 1868 to Mrs. Nancy Townson. They made their home in Monticello until 1879, when they removed to Kansas. In 1896 Mrs. Bickford died, and Mr. Bickford went to California, where he remained until a few years ago. He returned to Monticello, and passed the declining years of his life in the home of Mrs. Ryan. Mr. Bickford is survived by two children, Mrs. Loanza Wright, of Scotch Grove and Mr. Arthur W. Bickford, of San Diego, California. Three sisters and two brothers also survive him.
Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt
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Bercitis "Sue" Bickford
Mrs. Vernon Miller |
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Bercitis "Sue" Miller, 55, of Onslow, Iowa died Friday, Jan 17, 1997 at St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids after a long illness.
She was born Oct. 25, 1941 near Monmouth, Iowa, the daughter of Dillon and Bertha Hendrix Bickford. She began her education in the country schools before attending and graduating from Onslow High School in 1959.
Bercitis married Vernon Miller and the couple began their married life at Cedar Rapids. They later moved to Riverside, and she worked in the Iowa City area for Pepperidge Farms, Moore Business Forms, and Proctor and Gamble. They returned to Cedar Rapids for a short time before moving to Onslow in 1973.
Bercitis worked in Monticello at the Julian Printing Company and then at Doerr Electric at Anamosa. The past year failing health forced her to spend most of her time living with her daughter in Cedar Rapids.
She was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church in Cedar Rapids.
She is survived by her husband Vernon of Onslow, one daughter Johnna (Mrs. Craig) Rairdin of Cedar Rapids, two sons Dirk of Monticello and Lennie (Joni) of Onslow; two step daughters Cindy (Charles) Warren of St. Charles, Missouri, Tammy (Monte) Turmbull of Waukee; one step son Bruce Miller of Corydon; six grandchildren and another one due in April; five step grandchildren; and two brothers Donald Bickford of Wyoming, Iowa and J. E. Bickford of Onslow.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 21 at the Hayden Funeral home in Wyoming, with burial in Clay Cemetery near Onslow. The Rev. Terry Hamilton officiated. Friends called Monday from 4–8 p.m. and Tuesday from 1 p.m. until service time at Hayden Funeral Home in Wyoming. The casket was not open at any time.
Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt
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Carrell O. Bickford
July 16, 1904–August 28, 1970 |
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ONSLOW—Carrell O. Bickford, 66, of Onslow, died Friday at St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids.
The funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the Onslow Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Lyle Meester officiating. Burial will be in the Clay cemetery. Visitation will be after 7 this evening at the Hayden funeral home in Wyoming.
Mr. Bickford was born July 16, 1904, in Jackson County, the son of James and Maggie (McCarty) Bickford. He was educated in the Canton and Emeline Schools and lived most of his life in or near Onslow. He married Irma Howard, Nov. 30, 1927. In 1929 he purchased an auto garage in Onslow. Since May of 1948 he served on the Onslow Town Council. He was a member of the Men's Community Club.
Survivors include his widow, two daughters; Mrs. Buford (Dwila) Baker of Onslow and Mrs. Richard (Janet) Brandt of Bettendorf; three sons, Arnold of Anamosa, Dale of Onslow and Jimmy of Wyoming; 12 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Freda Welch of Onslow and Mrs. Neoma Nabb of DeWitt, and two brothers, Matthew of Cedar Rapids and Dillon of Onslow.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two grand children.
Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt
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Charles Bickford
January 19, 1924—December 1, 2005 |
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Charles Bickford, 81, of Anamosa, died Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005, in his home following a long illness. Services: 10:30 a.m., Monday, St. Paul's Lutheran Church. The Rev. Jerry Egel will officiate at the service. Interment: Riverside Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Goettsch Funeral Home in Anamosa.
Survivors include his wife, Luella; three sons, Mike (Nancy), Marlin and Mark (Rhonda), all of Anamosa; two brothers LeRoy of Amber and John (Laberta) of Maquoketa; one sister, Dixie (Robert) Danley of Whittier; three grandchildren, Holly Bickford (Brian) Loney, Amber (Dennis) Holland and Dylan Bickford; and three great-grandchildren, Paige Loney, Brooke Loney and Chelsa Holland.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Melvin Charles; three brothers, Harold, Raymond and Clayton; and one sister, Edna Sievers.
Charles was born Jan. 19, 1924, in Jackson County, Iowa, the son of Howard and Matilda Burns Bickford. He attended the rural schools in Jackson County. On Nov. 11, 1950, he married Luella Osterkamp at Wayne Zion Lutheran Church. Charles worked at Anamosa Produce and Bickford's DX service station in Anamosa. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and dancing in his younger years and listening to country music. He also enjoyed being around his family and grandkids. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and the Isaac Walton League.
Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt
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Clayton Bickford
Died Monday, December 18, 2000 |
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Clayton Bickford, 64, of Delmar died Monday, Dec. 18, 2000 at the Jackson County Public Hospital, Maquoketa following a sudden illness.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Delmar. The Rev. Ed Botkin officiated. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Anamosa.
Visitation was held from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, at Haylock-O'Hara & Lahey Funeral Home, Maquoketa, where a vigil service was held at 7 p.m.
Mr. Bickford was born April 18, 1936 in Anamosa to Howard and Matilda Burns Bickford. He married Phyllis Coleman on Jan. 1, 1954 in Anamosa.
He had owned and operated Bickford Conoco Station in Delmar for many years and was a mechanic at Dahl Motors in DeWitt.
He was a member of the St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Delmar. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and visits from his grandchildren and he collected antique toys.
Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Cindy (Mrs. Craig) Pape of Maquoketa, Patty O'Connell of Marion and Julie (Mrs. Doug) Pierce of Luxemburg; three sons, Terry (and Nancy) Bickford of Breezy Point, Minn., Randy Bickford of Preston and Rick (and Sherry) Bickford of Maquoketa; 16 grandchildren; a sister Dixie (Mrs. Robert) Danly of Anamosa, and three brothers, Charlie (and Louella) Bickford of Anamosa, LeRoy Bickford of Amber and John (and Laberta) Bickford of Maquoketa.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister and three brothers.
Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt
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Dillon Bickford
Died December 16, 1974 |
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ONSLOW—Iowa—Services for Dillon Bickford, 64, Onslow, were today at Hayden Funeral Home, Wyoming. Burial was in Clay Cemetery, Onslow. Mr. Bickford died Monday at John McDonald Hospital, Monticello. He was born in Jackson County. He married Bertha Hendrix in 1930 in Anadarko, Okla. He was a farmer and an employee of Clinton Engines Corp., Maquoketa. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Bercitis Miller, Onslow; sons, Edwin and J. E. both of Onslow, and Donald, Wyoming; seven grandchildren; sisters, Mrs. Freda Welch, Onslow and Mrs. Neoma Nabb, DeWitt and a brother, Matthew, Cedar Rapids.
Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt
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Donald K. Bickford
November 2, 1937–June 27, 2005 |
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Donald K. Bickford, 67, of Wyoming, Iowa died Monday, June 27, 2005, at Jackson County Public Hospital, Maquoketa following a lengthy illness.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, June 30, 2005, at 10:30 a.m. at Lahey Funeral Home in Wyoming with the Rev. Linda Stransky officiating. Burial was held in the Clay Cemetery. Friends called on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Lahey Funeral Home in Wyoming. Memorials are preferred.
Donald K. Bickford was born on November 2, 1937 in Monmouth, Iowa, the son of Dillon and Bertha (Hendrix) Bickford. He married Dorotha Cress on November 7, 1954 at Center Point, Iowa. He worked for Baldwin-Monmouth Telephone Company as a lineman for 28 years, retiring in 2000. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping, mushroom and ginseng hunting, and overhauling tractors. He loved spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Dorotha Bickford of Wyoming; two daughters, Donna Neal and Susie (Steve) DeMoss, both of Maquoketa; two sons, Gary Bickford and Rodney (Rhonda) Bickford both of Monmouth; 10 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, a brother, J. E. (Marilyn) Bickford, his mother-in-law, Claribel Cress and a brother-in-law, Vernon Miller, all of Onslow.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a son-in-law, Randy Neal on October 22, 2004, one brother and one sister.
Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt
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Dwila M. Bickford Baker
May 13, 1928–September 16, 1978 |
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Dwila M. Baker, 50, died Sept 16 at Anamosa. Services were held Tuesday, Sept. 19, at 10:30 a.m. at the Onslow Presbyterian Church. Burial was in Clay cemetery, Onslow.
Mrs. Baker was born May 13, 1928 near Onslow, the daughter of Carrell and Irma Howard Bickford. On April 15, 1949, she married Buford Baker in Anamosa. She was a graduate of Onslow high school.
The couple spent their married life in Onslow. Mrs. Baker worked 10 years at the Onslow Feed and Grain. She was a member of Onslow Presbyterian Church, the Presbyterian Christian Guild and Royal Neighbor 552 of Baldwin.
She is survived by her husband; three daughters, Mrs. Carl (Verna) McNamee of Delmar, Mrs. John (Gaye) Riches of Onslow and Mrs. Charles (Diane) Carr of DeWitt; her mother, Irma Bickford, Onslow; three brothers, Arnold Bickford of Anamosa, Dale Bickford of Onslow and Jim Bickford of Stone City; eight grandchildren and one sister, Janet Brandt, Bettendorf. She was preceded in death by one son, one daughter and her father.
Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt
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Edwin Bickford
Widow of Dillon Bickford |
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Edwin E. Bickford, 65, of Onslow, Iowa died on Tuesday, January 2, 1996 at St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa after a short illness.
Edwin was born on December 24, 1930 at Eakly, Oklahoma, the son of Dillon and Bertha Hendrix Bickford. Edwin lived with his parents. In 1990, after his mother's death, Edwin moved to the Edinburgh Manor where he lived until his death.
Edwin is survived by one sister, Bercitis (Mrs. Vernon) Miller of Onslow, Iowa; and two brothers, Donald Bickford of Wyoming, Iowa; and J. E. Bickford of Onslow, Iowa.
Edwin was preceded in death by both of his parents.
Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 5, 1996 at the Hayden Funeral Home in Wyoming, Iowa with the Rev. Frederick Kramer officiating. Burial was in the Clay Cemetery, Onslow, Iowa. Friends called at the Hayden Funeral Home in Wyoming, Iowa on Friday, January 5, 1996 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m.
Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt
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Freda Bernice Bickford
Mrs. Clyde Welch |
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Freda B. Welch, 93, died Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006, in Jones Regional Medical Center, Anamosa. Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Calvary Baptist Church, Onslow, by Pastor David McIntosh. Burial: Clay Cemetery, Onslow. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Lahey Funeral Home, Wyoming.
Freda Bernice Bickford was born March 7, 1913 in Monmouth, the daughter of James F. and Maggie (McCarty) Bickford. She attended country schools in Onslow and Binger, Okla. She married Clyde Orville Welch on Feb. 10, 1930, in Anadarko, Okla. He died Jan 7, 1998.
Freda was a homemaker and in earlier years had worked at the Maquoketa hospital in food service. She also had owned and operated C&F Café in Onslow for many years. She enjoyed being with her friends, quilting and baking, and was known for her pies. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Onslow.
She is survived by a son, Arvin (JoAnn) Welch of Cedar Rapids; three grandchildren, Larry (Marcy) Welch of DeKalb, Ill., Lori Tornburg of Altoona and Lisa (Gary) Feaker of Waukee; and six great-grandchildren, Adam and Katie Welch, Justin Thornburg and Callie, Marcy and Logan Feaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; three brothers, Carrell, Matthew and Dillon Bickford; and a sister Neoma Nabb.
Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt
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James Bickford
October 21, 1881–January 10, 1962 |
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ONSLOW, Jan 25—James Bickford was born Oct. 21, 1881, in Jackson county, the son of Matthew and Sarah Bickford. He died Jan 10 in the hospital at Anamosa. Prior to his hospitalization, he had been cared for by his children in his home.
Mr. Bickford and Miss Maggie McCarty were united in marriage Sept. 4, 1902. They made their home on Jackson and Jones county farms, spent three years in Oklahoma, and retired to Onslow in 1944. His wife preceded him in death Feb 7, 1961.
Surviving are five children, Carrell, Dillon and Mrs. Clyde Welch (Freda) of Onslow, Matthew of Stanwood and Mrs. Neoma Nabb of Maquoketa; 15 grand children; 15 great grandchildren; a half brother, Manville Edwards of Maquoketa; two sisters, Mrs. Edna Schwartz of Anamosa and Mrs. Nellie Nabb, Maquoketa.
Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt
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LeRoy Bickford
July 14, 1926 – January 17, 2009 |
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LeRoy Bickford age 82, of Amber and formerly of Prairieburg, died Saturday afternoon, January 17, 2009 at the Jones County Regional Medical Center, Anamosa following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 Friday morning, January 23, 2009 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Anamosa with interment in the Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at the Goettsch Funeral Home, Anamosa from 3 until 7 Thursay where a parish Scripture Service will be held at 7:00 p.m.
Surviving are three daughters, Susan (Jerry) Bolton, Jesup; Mary (Larry) Hanson, Abercrombie, North Dakota; Wendy (Tim) Gullinsgrud, Hayward, Wisconsin; six grandchildren, Aaron (Nicole) Bolton, Webster Groves, Missouri; Jody (Tim) Smith, Sartell, Minnesota; Jeff (Morgan) Bolton, Portland, Oregon; Kelly (Brian) Duchscherer, Fargo, North Dakota; Bryce and Maren Gullingsrud, Hayward, Wisconsin; seven great-grandchildren and a brother, John (Laberta) Bickford, Maquoketa, a sister, Dixie (Robert) Danly of Springville. He was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife, Leona May, a grandson Michael Hanson and an infant granddaughter, a sister Edna Sievers, five brothers, Raymond, Charlie, Harold, Clayton and Howard Jr.
LeRoy Bickford was born July 14, 1926 in Jackson County, Iowa near Canton. He was the son of Howard and Matilda (Burns) Bickford. He received his education in the rural schools of Jones and Jackson Counties. LeRoy Bickford and Leona May Wallroff were married August 14, 1946 at Anamosa, Iowa. LeRoy had several occupations over the years, but was best known as a self employed mechanic and gas station operator in Prairieburg. He and Leona May later owned and operated a resort and grocery store in Park Rapids, Minnesota and later the HiWay Trading Post in Hackensack, Minnesota. The couple operated their business together until Leona’s death on November 22, 1990. LeRoy had made his home in the Amber community for over 20 years and had only moved to the Monticello Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in November of 2008. LeRoy worked tirelessly and loved his family and friends. He was always there to help. An avid outdoorsman, LeRoy enjoyed hunting, and fishing with family and friends.
The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of the Jones County Regional Medical Center and the Monticello Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for all the wonderful care.
Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt
Jones County, Iowa, January 2009
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Irene Edna Bicknese Sobotka
July 2, 1916–June 24, 2008 |
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Irene E. Sobotka, 91, of Oxford Junction, Iowa, died Tuesday, June 24, 2008, at the Clarence Nursing Home in Clarence, Iowa, following a lengthy illness.
Irene Edna Bicknese was born on July 2, 1916, in rural Massillon, Iowa, the daughter of William C. and Charlotte (Deahn) Bicknese. She attended German Lutheran Schools in Lowden, Iowa.
She married Lowell R. Dobling. He died in 1957. She later married Arnold Sobotka on August 8, 1959, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Lost Nation.
Irene was a homemaker and had worked with Arnold at Sobtka Insurance Agency.
She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oxford Junction, Sanctuary Guild and the American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed gardening, playing bingo and cards, dancing and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband, Arnold Sobotka of Oxford Junction; one son, Robert Dobling of Marion; a daughter-in-law, Barb Dobling of Oxford Junction; 5 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; and 2 sisters-in-law, Ethel Bicknese of Lost Nation and Eleanor Bicknese of Oxford Junction.
Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt
Source: Midland Times, Wyoming, Iowa, 27 June 2008
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