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Mae (Eby) Ambuehl

31 March 1905 - 13 June 1997

MONTICELLO - Mae G. Ambuehl, 92 of West Side Estates Care Center, Cedar Rapids, formerly of Monticello, died Friday, June 13, 1997, in Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, following a brief illness. Services : 2 p.m. Monday, Peace United Church of Christ. Burial: Oakwood Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. today at the Goettsch Funeral Home, Monticello.

Survivors include three daughter, Ruth Otten and husband Bob of Cedar Rapids, Margaret Dewalt and husband Norman of Bardenton, Fla., and Dorothy Samuelson and husband Glen of Peoria, Ill.; four granddaughters, Barbara Waychoff of Cedar Rapids, Linda Turner of Chillicothe, Ill., Paula Dodd and Cheryl Hoerr, both of Peoria, Ill.; six great- grandchildren; a great-great granddaughter; three sisters, Charlotte Young of Cedar Rapids, Frances Kilgore of Las Vegas, and Buelah Carden of Hemet, Calif; a brother, Thaine Eby of Marshalltown; and a special niece, Marlene Like of Monticello.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Rudolph, on Aug. 26, 1987; a grandson; two sisters; and two brothers.

Mae was born March 31, 1905, in Scotch Grove, Iowa, the daughter of Ben and Bertha Eby. She married Rudolph Ambuehl on Nov. 26, 1924, in Monticello. The couple farmed in the Monticello area. Mae was a member of Peace United Church of Christ, Monticello.

The family request memorials be made to Camp Courageous of Iowa of Peace United Church of Christ.

Submitted by: Lloyd Raeg

Robert Joseph "Bob" Eby, Jr.

December 22, 1966–March 19, 2008

Robert Joseph "Bob" Eby, Jr., age 41, of Delmar, Iowa, died on Wednesday morning, March 19, 2008, in Montpelier, Iowa, from injuries received in a work related accident at the IPSCO Steel Plant.

Bob was born on December 22, 1966 in Anamosa, Iowa, to Robert Joseph Eby and Linda Lou (DeLarm) Eby. He was a 1985 graduate of Midland Community High School and then served a 4 year apprenticeship as a journeyman electrician for J. E. Merrit Contractors. He was married twice, first to Stacy Carr on September 16, 1989 in Maquoketa, and most recently to Jodi Heiser on June 26, 2004 in Niagra Falls, New York. He had worked at Dynagear, Hoof Products and for Alcoa, prior to becoming an electrical planner for IPSCO Steel, a position he held for the past 7 years.

Bob was very handy and could do just about anything. He had built the house they lived in. He also enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and often rode for charity benefits. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed golfing, hunting, snow and water skiing, and taking children to baseball and soccer games. He especially loved stock car races and gambling on the riverboat. He was known by his family as hard working, outgoing person, who was a great friend to all.

Bob is survived by his wife, Jodi Eby of Delmar; children Tyson Eby of Maquoketa, Landon Eby of Maquoketa, Chelsi Heiser of Platteville, WI, Wade Houston of Delmar & Cody Heiser of Delmar; his mother Linda Eby of Wyoming, IA; a sister Barbara Miller of Clinton, IA; & a brother Michael (Evon) Eby of Monticello. He was preceded in death by his parental and maternal grandparents & his father Robert Joseph Eby, Sr., on March 25, 1987.

A celebration of Bob's life was held at 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, March 25, 2008, from the Carson & Son Funeral and Cremation Services in Maquoketa, Iowa. Burial was in the Union Cemetery, rural Maquoketa.

Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt
Source: Midland Times, Wyoming, Iowa, 14 March 2008

John Eden

Called By Death Last Thursday
Settled in this Vacinity in April 1877; Lived Here 17 Years

John Eden passed away at his home on Gill Street last Thursday evening at 6:30 o'clock. He was compelled to take to his bed several weeks ago as a result of a severe attack of heart trouble. He was tenderly cared for by his daughter, Mrs. Robert H. Balster, and a nurse. On account of his advanced age, Mr. Edens health gradually failed until death claimed him.

The funeral services were held at the family home last Sunday afternoon, February 2, at 1 o'clock. They were conducted by Rev. Paul Gutknecht. Mrs. Emil Riedel sang two vocal solos, accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Ben Heiken. Further services were held at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran church in Wayne township. These were also conducted by Rev. Gutknecht. Internment was had in the cemetery adjoining the church, were Mr. Eden had worshiped for the major portion of his life.

John Eden was born February 7, 1853 at Marx, Ostfriesland, Germany. He was the son of John H. and Getsche (Bachenhaus) Eden. He was a member of a family of seven children which consisted of two brothers and five sisters, all of whom proceeded him in death. When an infant, Mr. Eden was baptized in the Lutheran faith and later confirmed in the church at Marx.

The marriage of Mr. Eden to Talke Margaretha Hanken occurred March 8, 1887. There were five children born to this union, four sons and one daughter. One son, Nanne died in infancy, and another son Wessel, died during the flu epidemic in 1918. Mrs. Eden died November 29, 1922. The surviving children are Henry and Ede, and Mrs. Robert H. Balster.

Mr. Eden emigrated to the United States and settled in Monticello, April 18, 1877. He went to Illinois in December of that year where he remained until March, 1879. He then returned to Jones county, where he worked until 1882, in Wayne township. He spent three years at LeMars, from 1883 to 1886, and then returned to Jones county where he was married. The family home was made near Langworthy for one year, and thereafter Mr. and Mrs. Eden and their children lived on the Eden homestead near Monticello, for twenty-four years. In 1912 Mr. and Mrs. Eden retired from active farm work and removed to Monticello, where they made their home on Gill street. They were privileged to celebrate their thirty-fifth wedding anniversary in 1922.

Mr. Eden was a true Christian gentleman, and was much respected by a large circle of friends. He took great delight in the work of the church in which he was a life long member. It was his privilege to hold various offices in that church.

Submitted by: Steve Hanken for Tammy Eden-Huie.

George Thomas Edwards

April 29, 1902–February 3, 1955

Onslow—Funeral services for George Thomas Edwards, 53, who died Feb. 3 in University hospitals, Iowa City, were held Sunday afternoon in Onslow Presbyterian church. Rev. George Tjaden officiated. Walter Sullivan was soloist, accompanied by Mrs. Sullivan.

Mr. Edwards has been a patient at the Iowa City hospital since last December.

Mrs. John Mayberry and Mrs. Otto Allen were in charge of flowers. Pallbearers were James Moran, Edwin Wilcox, Ray Heideman, Lumir Wosoba, Lawrence Nolan and Manville Welch. Burial was in South Mineral cemetery.

Born April 29, 1902, in Monmouth he was the son of Ezra and Jessie McCullough Edwards. He spent his early years there. He was married to Elizabeth Rannals, Fulton, Iowa, who died in 1934, leaving one daughter Margaret Ann, now Mrs. Albert Storm, of Wyoming. On Nov. 6, 1939, he was married to June Scripture of Wyoming. One daughter, Loretta Ann, blessed this union. His entire married life was spent in the Onslow and Monmouth communities.

Survivors are his wife, June; two daughters, Mrs. Storm and Loretta Ann; his mother, Mrs. Jessie Carpenter, Wyoming; five sisters, Mrs. Cecil Myers of Onslow, Mrs. George McCalmant of Wyoming, Mrs. Louis Heister, Mrs. Owen Walroff, both of Maquoketa, and Mrs. Leo Lang of Scotch Grove, and two brothers James Carpenter, Oxford Junction and Alva Edwards, in Oregon.

Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt

ONSLOW—Word was received Thursday of the death of Tommy Edwards at a hospital in Iowa City. Mrs. Edwards was on her way to the hospital when word was received here and didn't find it out until she got there. He died about 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3. (1955)
Edwards Obituary
George Thomas Edwards, 53, died Thursday afternoon, Feb. 3, at the University hospitals, Iowa City, where he had been a patient since late in December.
Born April 29, 1902, he was the son of Ezra and Jessie McCullough Edwards. Born in the Monmouth vicinity, he spent his early years there.
He was married to Miss Elizabeth Rannals, Fulton, who died in 1934, leaving one daughter Margaret Ann, now Mrs. Albert Storm, Wyoming.
Nov. 6, 1939, he was married to Miss June Scripture, Wyoming. One daughter, Loretta Ann, was born to this union. His entire married life was spent in the Onslow and Monmouth communities.
List Survivors
Survivors are his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Albert Storm and Loretta Ann; his mother Mrs. Jessie Carpenter, Wyoming; five sisters, Mrs. Cecil Myers, Onslow, Mrs. George McCalmant, Wyoming; Mrs. Louis Hister, Maquoketa; Mrs. Owen Walroff, Maquoketa; Mrs. Leo Lange, Scotch Grove; and two brothers, James Carpenter, Oxford Junction, and Alva Edwards, Oregon.
Services for Mr. Edwards were held Sunday afternoon, Feb. 6, at the Onslow Presbyterian church with Rev. George Tjaden officiating. Walter Sullivan was soloist accompanied by Mrs. Walter Sullivan.
Mrs. John Mayberry and Mrs. Otto Allen were in charge of the floral offerings.
Casket Bearers Named
Casket bearers were James Moran, Edwin Wilcox, Ray Heideman, Lumir Wosoba, Lawrence Nolan and Manville Welch.
Interment was at South Mineral cemetery.
Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt

Jennie Edwards

Widow of James Hamilton

Onslow—Feb 9 (1937)—Funeral services for Mrs. Jennie Hamilton, 70, who died here Monday, were held this afternoon in the Presbyterian church.

Jennie Edwards was the daughter of Green Edwards and Minerva Hanna Edwards, and was born October 17, 1867 on a farm near Onslow.

She was united in marriage to James Hamilton May 7, 1885. To this union seven children were born, all of whom survive. They are; Mrs. Elsie Streeper, Mrs. Blanche Mann, Al Hamilton, Mrs. Hazel Orr, Max Hamilton, Mrs. Mildred Harms and Ted Hamilton.

Mr. Hamilton preceded her in death in 1915. For a time she continued to live on the farm, now occupied by her son, Al, and later took up her residence in Onslow.

She was a member of he Presbyterian church and an active member of the Bethel Ladies Aid, as long as the organization existed.

Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt

August Eggers

Aged Monticello Man Died From Exposure Wednesday
August Eggers Found By His Son, Partially Frozen

August Eggers, for 32 years a resident of Monticello, died in a small home near the old ice house yesterday morning at 9:45. Two months ago Mr. Eggers suffered a partial stroke of paralysis which left his health greatly impaired. He insisted on living alone and objected to his sons looking after him. Tuesday evening his son John J. Eggers called at his home and saw that a good fire was left for the night. Yesterday morning Lewis Eggers called at his father's home at 9:30. He found him in an unconscious condition, lying on the floor in his night clothes. He undoubtedly had made an attempt to get back into bed but could not do so. The fire in the stove had gone out, and Mr. Eggers' body was partially frozen from exposure. A physician was called but before he reached the home the man had died. Death was due to his weakened condition of health and exposure.

Mr. Eggers was born in Chicago, July 2, 1857. He was the son of Henry and Angeles Eggers. He was married in 1879 to Marie Schlemme. After their marriage the family home was made in Denison until Mr. Eggers removed to Monticello 32 years ago. Fourteen children were born to this union, seven sons and seven daughters. Mrs. Eggers is now a resident of Crofton, Nebraska. The entire family is now living and are as follows: Chris, Mrs. Lottie Hoshaw, Mrs. Ray Wrenn, Mrs. E.F. Sawatzke and Mrs. Will Sawatke of Crofton, Nebraska; Henry, William, Ernest, Mrs. Henry Bohlken, and Mrs. Andrew Lindberg of Prescott, Wisconsin; Mrs. Isaac Schneider Jr., John, Fred, and Lewis of Monticello.

Mr. Eggers is also survived by his aged mother, Mrs. Angeles Eggers, of Colome, South Dakota who is 96 years of age, and by the following brothers and sisters: Fred A. Eggers of Colome, South Dakota, Henry Eggers, Hartington, Nebraska; Peter Eggers, Lemmon, South Dakota; Mrs. Henry Maves, Wagner, South Dakota; Mrs. Louisa Jergensen, South Omaha, Nebraska, and Mrs. Mary Morehouse, Cedar Rapids.

The funeral services will be held tommorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Schneider. Burial will be made at Oakwood cemetery. Services will be in charge of Rev. Leonard Duckett, pastor of the presbyterian church. While a resident of Dennison, Mr. Eggers followed the vocation of a farmer and since living in Monticello he did tiling.

Submitted by: Steve Hanken
Source: Monticello Express, January 9, 1930.

Margaret Emart Smith

Died June 21, 1873

DIES:At the hospital for the insane, Independence, Iowa, October 19th 1876, Margaret Smith.

She was born in Wayne county, Ohio, September 8th, 1823; was the youngest daughter of George amd Margaret Emart; was married to L. B. Smith of Kenton, Hardin county, Ohio, February 22nd 1862; came to Iowa and settled in Jackson township, Jones county. She lived with her husband until he was removed by death June 18th, 1868. Since then she lived on their farm with her children until September 1876 when she was taken to the hospital where she died. Mrs Smith leaves nine children, one sister and three brothers. Her sister, Mrs John Smith, lives in ------- County, Iowa. Her brothers Joseph, John and David Emart, and her second son, Leroy Smith live in California. She leaves a large number of relatives and friends who all mourn their loss. She was a faithful wife, good mother and a kind neighbor. Her body was broght back by her son Edward and A. Waggoner, on the evening of the 19th, and was interred on the 21st. Sermon by Elder Nathan Potter from the words: "Lo, I am with you always." Her eldest son is in his twenty third year and her eldest daughter in her eighteenth. Upon them will fall the care of the younger children. The deserve great credit for the kind care they took of their mother since the death of their father and during her long sickness. A. Waggoner.

Submitted by: Smtsis

Ruby L. Engelbart Pashek

February 26, 1921–April 12, 2008

Ruby Lenora Pashek, 87, of Tomahawk, Wisconsin and formerly of Oxford Junction, Iowa, joined her Lord on Saturday, April 12, 2008, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rhinelander, Wisconsin.

A celebration of her life will be on Saturday, April 19, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Oxford Junction, with Pastoral Associate Barbara Tobiason officiating.

Friends may call on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the service time at the church. Burial will be in the Mayflower Cemetery, Oxford Junction, Iowa. Lahey Funeral & Cremation Services in Oxford Junction is in charge of arrangements.

She was born Ruby Lenora Engelbart the third child of Edward Benhard Engelbart and Esther Catherine (Anderburg) Engelbart on February 26, 1921, in Martelle, Iowa. She shared her birth date with her twin sister, Ruth Eleanor. She was one of 9 children born to Edward and Esther.

Ruby spent the majority of her youth in the Anamosa and Amber, Iowa areas. She was joined in marriage to John J. Pashek on December 10, 1945 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids. The next 42 years she and John lived in the Oxford Junction community, living in town until 1950 when they moved to the farm northeast of town. In 1987, John and Ruby moved to Tomahawk, Wisconsin. He passed away in 1992.

Ruby will be remembered for being a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, a fantastic cook, and a craft person who taught her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren how to take a little nothing and make a fantastic something. Her nurturing nature kept family and friends tied together. The special memories she left us will be held dear forever.

She is survived by her daughter, Mary Jean (James) Nystedt of Wheaton, Illinois; a son, John (Linda) Pashek of Tomahawk, Wisconsin; 4 grandchildren, John Pashek of Seattle, WA, Mitchell (Wendy) Nystedt of Morris, IL, Matthew Nystedt (fiance Ellen) of Gurnee, Ilinois, and Rebecca Pashek of Tomahawk, WI; 3 great-grandchildren, Haley, Molly and Treavor Nystedt of Morris, IL. She is also survived by a sister, Jeanne (Merlin) Ahrendsen of Olin, and a brother, Everett Engelbart of Anamosa, as well as many nieces and nephews, great-nieces/nephews and great-great nieces/nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband in 1992, her parents, sisters Freta Ruth and Dorothy Esther in infancy, Evelyn Taylor, Lucille Joslin, Ruth Balichek, Doris Engelbart, Nelda Jensen, and a brother, Dale Engelbart.

Memorials may be given to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Oxford Junction, Iowa or VASA National Archives, Bishop Hill, Illinois.

Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt
Source: Midland Times, Wyoming, Iowa, 18 April 2008

Michael English, Sr

Born 28 March 1828

Last week the Pioneer briefly mentioned the death of Michael English, Sr., who died at the residence near Garry Owen in Jackson County, Wednesday forenoon, October 9th, after a protracted illness of several months duration. Mr. English was one of those many hardy men from abroad who in their youth turned their faces to the land of promise and with little of this world's goods, emgrated to the shores of Columbia and my hard, honest toil and frugal habits, accumulated a comfortable estate, and enjoyed many years of happiness before the autumn harvest of Father Time numbered him among the ripened grain.

Mr. English was born in county Galway, Ireland the 24th day of March, 1828, and at the age of 21 years or in 1849 came to the United States and took up his residence in New York City, where he remained for several years. He later removed to Syracuse, New York and in 1864 in that town he was married to Susan (?) Grogan, sister of Bernard Grogan of Clay township, and the next year again turned his face westward with the Mississippi valley as the objective point of travel to locate at Dunleith, IL (now E. Dubuque). He lived there two years and then removed to Jones Co., Iowa, where he purchased a farm and where he resided up to last year when having sold the old homestead farm, he bought another near Garry Owen and lived thereon with his son, D J, and his daughter, Mary A English, Mrs. English having died on Charistmas Day, 1897.

Mr. English was very popular among his neighbors and was held in highest respect as a citizen and friend.

Mr. English is survived by two daughters and three sons: Mary A English at home; Michael English of Stanberry, MO; D A English of Cascade; Dominic J English at home and Susan (Mrs. Wm Leonard) of Temple Hill. The funeral was held last Friday at St. Patrick's church, Garry Owen. Solemn High mass was celebrated in which ceremony Father Kelly was assisted by Rev. Convery of Temple Hill, Lonergan of Fillmore, and McNamara of S. Garry Owen. At the conclusion of the services the remains were conveyed to the cemetery at St. Peter's church, Temple Hill and interred beside the last resting place of the beloved wife of the deceased.

Submitted by: Joanne Wilken
Source: Cascade Pioneer, 18 October 1901.

Nancy Ann Ennis

Mrs. Frederick Graham

Mrs. Frederick Graham died in the John McDonald hospital in Monticello at 4 o'clock on the morning of September 20. She had been in ill health for some time, and had sustained a stroke of paralysis several months ago. She had another stroke of paralysis last Friday afternoon at her home, and was removed to the hospital in Monticello. During Sunday night she had the third stroke, which resulted in her death as above stated.

Mrs. Nancy Graham was one of the early settlers of Scotch Grove, having come here in 1850. She was a daughter of John and Winifred Ennis, and she was born in the state of Indiana in 1845. Her father's family moved from there to the state of Michigan when she was a small child and in 1850 settled in Scotch Grove township, where she has since made her home for the long period of seventy-six years. She was 81 years of age at the time of her death, and until a short time ago always lived an active life, filled to brim with toil for those nearest to her heart.

She was married twice. Her first marriage was to Matthew D. Sackett in 1863. Mr. Sackett died August 18, 1896. There were seven children born to this union, six of whom are living. They are as follows: Amos Sackett, Dunham Sackett and Mrs. Nettie Mundinger of Monticello; Mrs. Hattie Huxtable of Musselshell, Montana; Clarence Sackett of Waterloo, and Mrs. Martha Anderson of Wyoming. In addition to the above, she also leaves forty-one grandchildren, thirty-one great-grandchildren,m and two great great-grandchildren. In 1911, Mrs. Sackett was married to Frederick Graham. They made their home on the farm several miles northeast of Scotch Grove. Eldon Haettsaler of Monticello has been making his home with them and attending rural school for the past several years.

She is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Martha Hutton, of Bennett, Nebraska, who is now the only one left of her father's family. Mrs. Hutton is now 83 (or 88) years of age. In the passing of Mrs. Graham, the writer feels the loss of one who has been a personal friend for many years. During the time when material was being gathered for an early history of pioneer days in Scotch Grove, we had a number of visits with Mrs. Graham who had a fund of interesting stories to tell, many of which were incorporated in the history printed in the Iowa State Historical Society several years ago. She enjoyed telling of those scenes in her early life. If talks such as these and of other of our pioneer men and women could have been taken word for word and preserved, the resultant material would have made a book of absorbing interest to the present generation. Mrs. Graham's description of the celebration in Monticello for the homecoming of the "boys" of the civil war was one of the outstanding stories she loved to tell. Others of trips to Dubuque when that was the trading place were vividly interesting. Her pleasure in recounting these stories was increased by the attention of those who deeply enjoyed listening.

A brief service was conducted by Rev. Leonard Duckett in Monticello in the home of Mrs. Nettie Mundinger in Monticello on Wednesday afternoon, September 23, after which the body was brought to the Scotch Grove Presbyterian church, where the pastor, Rev. George O. Long, was in charge of the funeral service. Mrs. Graham held her membership in this church at the time of her death, but had been prevented from attending regularly for some years because of the infirmities of age. Burial was made in the nearby cemetery, by the side of Mrs. Graham's first husband.

Submitted by: Mary Lou Sackett

Dr. Benjamin Franklin Erb

Final Service Is Tentatively Set Saturday

Dr. Benjamin Franklin Erb, 83, died at his home early Tuesday [Wed.]* morning following a lingering [short] illness.

He was born in Muscatine on October 14, 1867, the son of Jacob and Susan Erb. He graduated from the Muscatine High School and the Ohio College of Dental Surgery.

On July 8, 1896 he was married to Alma Kurtz at Lisbon. Three children were born to this union, Laurence William; Mrs. R. G. Thomas, Lafayette, Indiana; and the late Mrs. Wright S. Frazier.

From 1889-1892 he practiced dentistry in Lisbon. In 1893 he moved his practice to Anamosa where he opened an office in the Niles Theatre Building. He remained at the same location until his retirement in 1949.

Dr. Erb had been a member of the board of education, a past member of the city council, president of the Anamosa library board for 23 years, member of the commercial club, Anamosa Country Club, Treasurer of the Methodist church for 12 years, and a member of the Masonic lodge.

Funeral services are tentatively set for Saturday at the Gottsch Funeral Home."

Submitted by: Emily Terrell.
Source: Anamosa Eureka, Thursday, June 21, 1951.
Note: Corrections by Dr. Erb's wife are in brackets.

Dr. B. F. Erb Dies Wednesday
Practiced Dentistry in Anamosa For 58 Years

Dr. B. F. Erb, 83, retired Anamosa dentist, died at his Anamosa home early Wednesday morning. Dr. Erb had practiced his profession in Anamosa for 58 years, until his retirement three years ago.

Funeral will be at Goettsch Funeral home. Date had not been set as the paper went to press.

Survivors Named

Survivors include his wife, Alma, a daughter, Mrs. R. G. Thomas, Lafayette, Ind., a son, Lawrence Erb, South Laguna, Calif., and four grandchildren, George and Ross Frazier and Emily and John Thomas, all of Lafayette. A daughter, Mrs. Wright S. Frazier, preceded him in death.

Dr. Erb received his DDS degree at Ohio college of dental surgery in 1889 and attended Haskel post graduate college, Chicago. He lived in Lisbon before coming to Anamosa in 1893. He was married to Alma Kurtz of Lisbon July 8, 1896.

Submitted by: Emily Terrell.
Source: Anamosa Eureka.

Jacob Etten

Born 7 August 1835

Jacob Etten, an aged and respected citizen of Lovell township, died at his home yesterday afternoon at 5:25 pm. He had been ill for less than a week with pneumonia. Mr. Etten was born in Berne, Switzerland, August 7, 1835. He was therefore 84 years, 10 months and 16 days of age at the time of his decease. He immigrated to the United States in the year, 1865, and has lived near Monticello ever since that time. He was married to Madeline Beyeler in 1873. There were born to this union 10 children, nine of whom survive. The children surviving are as follows: Mrs. John Moore of Foxhome, Minnesota: John Etten of Foxhome, MN; Mrs. Andrew Ambuehl of Almyra, Arkansas; Mrs. Walter Hall, Mrs. Henry Pausen, Jacob Etten, Alfred Etten, Charles and Fred Etten, all of Monticello. The deceased is also survived by 13 grandchildren, and one brother and two sisters. The brother and sisters are residents of Switzerland. The funeral services will be held next Sunday morning at the Etten home at 10:30 o'clock, and at 11 o'clock at the Reformed church in Monticello, Rev. R P Kunetzer, the pastor of that church will have charge of the services.

Submitted by: Joanne Wilken
Source: Monticello Express, 24 June 1920.