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	Andrew Kelly Born 15 April 1861
		Andrew Kelley died early Friday morning after a short illness. He was the youngest son of Michael and Catherine Kelley and was born at Temple Hill, Clay Township, April 15,1861. He was the last of his family. His sister, Mrs. Mary Talbert, brothers James, Michael, John, Henry, Edward preceded him in death. Mr. Kelley never married. Mr. Kelley leaves the following nieces and nephews: Mrs. F E Dodd, Dubuque; Mrs. J W Freeman, Long Beach, CA; Mrs. P M Dahlem, Cascade; Mrs. C M Dahlem, Cedar Rapids and George and Willie Talbert of Cascade. Funeral serves were held at St Peter's church, Temple Hill, Saturday. Rev Father J J Hehir officiating. The pallbearers were: James Orr, John Orr, Henry Collins, Eddie Duffy, Leo Skahill, Ben Fagan. Submitted by: Joanne Wilken Source: Cascade Pioneer, 28 December 1933.
	Ellen Kelly McNamara A Noble Mother Gone. Death of Mrs. Patrick McNamara
		At 1:00 o'clock p.m., on Saturday, March 3rd, occurred the death of Mrs. Patrick McNamara. She was a patient sufferer for several weeks from bronchitis. She died at the family home near Wyoming, fortified by all the consolations of her holy religion, surrounded by loved ones and grateful to a merciful Lord for his many gifts and graces. Ellen Kelly was born in County Roscommon, Ireland, in 1842. She came with her parents to America in 1854 and resided in Philadelphia, where, in 1870 she was united in marriage to Patrick McNamara. Soon after the young couple came west, hopeful for their future, and located near Wyoming, Iowa, their present home. How mysterious are the ways of Divine Providence. Death invades this once happy home and takes away a devoted wife and kind mother. A husband and six children lament her irreparable loss: Miss Ella, Miss Mary, Mrs. George Hart of Stuart, Iowa, Mrs. A.H. Leresche of Wyoming, Iowa, also Miss Ann and Miss Kathryn, who, being the youngest, will feel the loss of mother most. Two sisters still survive---Mrs. Bessie Breheny of Rock Island, Ill and Mrs. Conlin of Philadelphia. The funeral took place at 9:00 o'clock a.m. Monday, March 5th, from the family residence. Interment was at Baldwin, Iowa. The funeral services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. John Nolan, of Oxford Junction, Iowa. In her sermon the good father spoke words of comfort and consolation to the grief-stricken husband and children, while his appropriate remarks impressed and were much appreciated by all. Despite the melancholy of the watchers a very large number of sympathizing relatives and friends of every class followed the remains to their last resting place. Those in attendance from a distance were: Mrs. Bessie Breheny, Mrs. J.T. Shields, and Mr. T.S. O'Hara of Rock Island, Ill; Mrs. Kelley and two children, John and Stella, of Omaha, Neb.; Mrs. Burns of Carroll, Iowa; Mrs. Flanigan of Peoria, Ill; Mrs. John Foley and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Clark, John and Thomas Foley of Delona, Iowa; John Gilroy and sisters, Minnie and Agnes, of Lost Nation, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Hanson, Mr. and Mrs. Gorman, Dr. T.C. Gorman and Miss Cecelia, John Chesire and Miss Julia of Anamosa, Iowa. In the midst of the drifting snow the mortal remains of a true mother were laid to rest. A new grave is seen on the hillside. The wintry winds seemed to sigh a sad requiem over the silent sleeper and mingling with the words of the priests, to say to all present: "Dust to dust is the requiem of all." A true Christian mother has gone to her eternal reward. Mourned by all who knew her, her memory and example will live to encourage, inspire and comfort the dear ones she loved so well. She was, indeed, nature's noble woman. None knew her but to love her; none named her but to praise. Submitted by: Laura Kendall Source: The Wyoming Journal, Thursday, March 15, 1900.
	David Kenison Died 7 April 1883
		DIED--In Scotch Grove township, April 7, 1883, Mr. David Kenison, aged 81 years. Mr. Kenison was born in Lower Canada, where he spent his early years. He had lived in Iowa about thirty years previous to his death. He had been a church member for many years and was respected by all who knew him. He was a kind father, an affectionate husband. His wife and children mourn not as those without hope, for he died in the full assurance of a glorious immortality. The funeral service was held in the Presbyterian church at Center Junction, on Sunday, April 8. A sermon was preached by the writer from Phil. 1, 23: "For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better."---T. A. Maxson. Submitted by: Margie (Kenison) Kawamoto Source: Anamosa Eureka, 26 April 1883, page 3. Notes: David Kenison was born 21 April 1802 in Shefford Twp, Province of Quebec, Canada, the second son of Jacob and Mary (Berry) Kenison. On 27 Oct 1823, at St. Johns Anglican Church, he married (1st) Mary Allard, daughter of Jonathan and Elizabeth Mary (Berry) Allard. They had the following known children: Drusilla (may have been an adopted daughter), Levi (died in infancy), Nathan (died in infancy), Mary E., Jonathan, James, Henry, Sarah Jane, and Miriam Roxana. In 1850 David and Mary are living in Stephenson Co., Illinois. David is said to have moved to Jones County, Iowa, in the fall of 1852. Mary apparently died sometime between August 1850 and David's marriage to his second wife, Emily P. Sheffied, at Bowen's Prairie, Jones Co., Iowa, on 20 June 1853. Emily's parents were John Sheffied and Anne (Miner) Sheffield. David and Emily resided in Scotch Grove Twp, Jones Co., Iowa, until his death on 7 April 1883. They had the following known children: John Albert, Mary Ann, Abraham Martin, Samuel Peter, Silas David and Elizabeth Mariah. David is buried at South Mineral Creek Cemetery, Wyoming Twp, Jones Co., Iowa. His widow, Emily, later moved to Ashland, Clark Co., Kansas, where she lived until her death on 12 Dec. 1911. (Margie (Kenison) Kawamoto)
	J. R. Kennedy of Onslow Dies Funeral Services Held Friday, March 2, 1962
		ONSLOW–James Robert Kennedy, 91, Onslow, died Tuesday, Feb. 27, at Mercy Hospital, Anamosa. Funeral services were held Friday, March 2, at 1:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church, Onslow. Rev. Wayne Norris officiated at the services. Interment was in the Wyoming cemetery. Wallace Funeral home, Wyoming was in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers Named Pallbearers included George Wessels, Harold Jordan, Floyd Chatterton, Edwin Reid, Dillon Hall and Calvin Reiss. Mrs. Gertrude Rutenbeck was organist. Junior Hicks was soloist. Life Outlined He was born Dec. 8, 1870, son of William and Mary Orr Kennedy, near Rowley. He was orphaned, with the death of his parents, at the age of nine. Following the death of his parents, he made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Isaac French, Clay towndhip, until the time of his marriage. Dec. 9, 1896, he was married to Miss Minnie Orr. Couple made their home on farms north of Onslow, in Clay township, until moving to Onslow in March, 1911. More Told He was ordained an elder in Fellowship in 1922 in the Onslow Presbyterian church, and was made an honorary elder in 1956. He had served as elder of the church over 40 years. He was a member of Fraternity lodge No. 619 A.F.&A.M. Survivor Listed Survivors include a son, W. K. Kennedy, Anamosa, and a daughter, Carol, Mrs. Marvin Hunwardsen, Onslow; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife and three brothers. Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt
	George D. Kenny Death Ends Suffering George D. Kenny Passes Away Tuesday Night at 6 O'clock
		After suffering intensely for many months, George D Kenny died at the family residence in East Cascade at 6 o'clock Tuesday evening. Mr. Kenny was a sufferer from a malignant cancer of the face for more than a year, and endured many months of excruciating pain, characteristic of the relentless affection(affliction?). Yet he bore it all with Christian patience. For eight days preceding his death he was unable to take nourishment, and his once rugged form was greatly reduced by the ravishes of the malady, which the skill of physicians was unable to baffle. George Dennis Kenny was a son of the late Squire Michael Kenny, and was born on the old homestead in Washington township, Jones county, June 1, 1860. He spent his entire life upon the farm which he managed and succeeded to after the death of his father. He was a man of sterling qualities, a studious reader, and was well informed upon the current and general affairs of the world, and while retiring in his nature, to those whose friendship he cultivated, he was a most interesting companion. He never married but was most devoted in his attentions to his sisters, brother and niece. His religious life was an exemplary one, firmly and consistently grounded upon the tenets of the Catholic belief, and his faith was implicit and unfaltering. Last March Mr. Kenny and his sisters, his neice, and his brother, Patrick, who died September 30, l914, retired from the farm and took up their residence in East Cascade. The surviving members of the family are the sisters, Mrs. Emily Cunningham and Miss Agnes Kenny, and niece, Miss Della Cox, who have the sympathy of the entire community in this second bereavement within a few months. The funeral services will take place at St. Martin's church at 10 o'clock Friday morning and burial will take place at the cemetery of St. Peter's, Temple Hill. Mr. Kenny was an honored member of the Cascade Council Knights of Columbus and the council will attend the services at the church in a body. Submitted by: Joanne Wilken Source: Cascade Pioneer, 7 January 1915.
	Patrick Kenny Born 25 May 1844
		After a long illness and my months confined to his bed, Patrick Kenny died at the family residence in East Cascade early Wednesday morning, September 30th. Patrick Kenny was the oldest son of the late Squire Michael Kenny of Washington township, Jones county. He was born in Ballyglass, county Galway, Ireland, May 25, 1844. At the age of six years he came to New York city with his parents where they remained for two years and then removed to St Louis, later to Galena, Illinois, remaining there a short time and then settled in Washington township, where deceased lived continuously on the farm until last March when with his brother and sisters removed to Cascade. Mr. Kenny was a man of the highest type of Christian character and his life was a devotion to the best principles in his dealings with mankind. He reflected deeply in his religious thought and was a most devout member of the Catholic church in whose sacraments he was sustained throughout his lifetime. Mr. Kenny is survived by the following members of his immediate family, his sisters Mrs. Emily Cunningham, and Miss Agnes Kenny, his brother George D Kenny, and his niece Miss Dela Cox. The funeral services will be held at St. Martin's church, leaving the house at 9 o'clock Friday morning, and burial will take place at the cemetery at St. Peter's church at Temple Hill. Submitted by: Joanne Wilken Source: Cascade Pioneer, 1 October 1914.
	Edward Kiburz The Death of a Former Resident
		The funeral of Edward Kiburz of Cedar Rapids was held at the Reformed church in Monticello yesterday afternoon at two o'clock. The services were conducted by Rev. Roland P. Kuentzel, and burial was had at Oakwood cemetery. The services at the grave were in charge of Burns Lodge No. 173 A.F.&A.M. of which lodge the deceased was a member. Mr. Kiburz was 58 years of age at the time of his decease and had been a bridge foreman for the C.M.&St.P. Ry. for 37 years. His death followed a long period of illness. He had been a resident of Cedar Rapids during the past nine years. In addition to his wife, Mrs. Margaret Kiburz, he is survived by one daughter, Maud, of Kansas city, Missouri, a graduate trained nurse, and also by one son, Edward George Kiburz at home, two step-daughters, Mrs. E. S. Johnston of Webster City and Mrs. A. J. Moore of Austin, Minnesota. Mr. Kiburz is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Jake Arduser of Monticello, and Mrs. Emma Farney of Spokane, Washington, and three brothers, Samuel Kiburz of Boise, Idaho, Walter J. Kiburz and Arthur H. Kiburz, both of Kansas City, Missouri. Mr. Kiburz was prominent in fraternal circles, being a member of the Masonic lodge in Monticello, the Knights of Pythias lodge of Cedar Rapids, the order of the Eastern Star at Washington, Iowa, and the brotherhood of Maintenance of Ways of Detroit, Michigan. Submitted by: Lloyd Raeg Source: The Monticello Express, 17 April 1924, page 7, column 4.
	Maude Kiburz Glass 30 May 1902—19 July 1965
		Mrs. Maude Kiburz Glass, 63, died early Monday morning, July 19, at General hospital in Muscatine following a long illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon with the Rev. John Siegle officiating. Burial was at Oakwood cemetery. Mrs. Glass was born May 30, 1902 at Monticello, the daughter of Edward and Margaret Ambuehl Kiburz. She was married to Roy Glass, Aug. 2, 1940. She lived in Monticello until recent years when she made her home in Muscatine. Survivors include her husband Roy; one daughter, Mrs. John (Jean) Bove, Minneapolis, Minn.; one sister, Mrs. John Mitchel of Sierre Madre, Calif.; and one brother Onward Kiburz of Knoxville. Submitted by: Lloyd Raeg
	William Kiburz Died Tuesday, March 14, 2006
		William F. Kiburz, 80, of Bedford, formerly of the Monticello area, died Tuesday, March 14, 2006, in Creighton Medical Center, Omaha, Neb., after a sudden illness. Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Ritchie Funeral, Bedford by Pastor Sarah Brown and Pastor Randy Allman. Military rites will be accorded following the service. Burial: 1 p.m. Saturday, Oakwood Cemetery, Monticello. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home with the family present from 7 to 8 p.m. Survivors include his wife, Sylvia; four daughters, Kimberly Hullinger of Maryville, Mo., Suzanne Neff of Columbia, Mo., Liza Kiburz of Bedford and Karla Kiburz of Hendersonville, N.C.; a brother, Kenneth Kiburz of Marion and a sister Anna Linda Ganzer of Wheatland. Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt
	Abner Kimball 20 March 1812—4 October 1908
		On the 20th day of March, 1812, a male child was born in the town of Lyme, New Hampshire. The parents were Mr. and Mrs. (nee Betsy Colburn) Eliaphalet Kimball. They named the little boy Abner. Little Abner was descended in a direct line and the seventh generation from Richard Kimball, who came from England to America in 1634. His grandfather was a soldier in the patriot army of the revolution. Abner was the fifth child of a family of eleven children. All except one sister have passed to spirit life before him. The father of Abner was a sturdy cultivator of New England soil. On his father's farm young Abner grew to manhood, receiving his education from the rural schools of the neighborhood. When "of age" 21 years old he left the parental home and was employed one year in a cotton factory in Nashua, N.H. The next ten years he was employed in the factories of Cabbotville, a suburb of Springfield, Mass. There is a romance more or less acute in the life of most men, and right here is where the romance in the life of Abner Kimball comes in. Working in the same factory was a young girl, Sara D. Spinney. When two congenial souls are thrown thus closely together, Cupid, the sly fellow, generally gets his work in. They were married May, 1836. Would that all marriages were as discreet as theirs, Sara did not marry him because he was able and willing to "support her" in indolence, perhaps in extravagance, possibly in dissipation. She loved the comely, industrious and moral young man and was willing to join her efforts with his to establish a home and win support for their prospective family. Doubtless he saw in the maiden the budding of those qualities that so richly developed in the matron. The home they established might well be a model for many people much more pretentious than they. Industry was a cardinal factor, but the intellect was by no means neglected. Books, magazines, newspapers, music and art all received a due amount of attention. Three boys and three girls were the fruit of this union. All survive their parents. With such heredity and such environments it could hardly be otherwise than it is. All matured into honorable and useful citizens. About 1843 they removed to Walworth county, Wisconsin, and eleven years after to Green county, Wis. Thirteen years of pioneer life before coming to the then uncultivated wilds of Jones county, Iowa. The Kimballs were not money grabbers, but they have demonstrated beyond a peradventure that honest industry and prudence not parsimony in expending the fruits of our toil leads not only to competence but to wealth. They leave a large estate. The parents of Mr. Kimball were Baptists, but the austere tenants of that church were not suited to the sympathetic nature of Abner. He early told his father he would worship a God of Love rather than the God of Calvin. While in Cabbotville he joined the Universalists and was a deacon in that church. When we turn our backs on blind faith and follow reason in our search for truth, sooner or later we come to know the finite can not comprehend the infinite. The liberal views of the Kimballs continued to expand till they reached the agnostic, but still believed in the continuity of life and that the spirits of our departed friends do sometimes communicate with the living. Mrs. Kimball was a thorough bible scholar and possessed a powerful intellect. Many a Rev. has quailed and fallen before her keen and logical arguments. Evangelists sometimes draw fearful pictures of the death scenes of non-believers, but if mortal man ever approached death more placidly than this good old man, I have never seen or heard of it. He died. Fell asleep as quietly as a babe in its mother's arms, at his home in South Madison, October 4th, 1908, aged 96 years, 6 months and 14 days. The funeral was held from the Kimball home last Tuesday afternoon and was largely attended. Most of the old residents were present. Mrs. Alice C. Barry, a spiritualist speaker, from Comanche, Iowa, delivered an address well suited to the occasion. The music was well selected and nicely rendered. The services at the grave were probably just to the liking of Mr. Kimball had he been living and present. Who shall say he was not? I have not the space, nor is this the place, to enter into a long discussion of this subject, but I ask the reader to ponder for a little time on the changes that have been wrought in the political, commercial, social and religious world during the life of this one man. It has been said, "an honest man is the noblest work of God." If this is true, and I know of no means of disproving it, then Abner Kimball is a very fine specimen of the noblest work of Infinite Energy. P. Submitted by: Laura Kendall Note: Abner Kimball and Sara Spinney had 6 children, many buried at the Wyoming Cemetery: Abner Merrill, Sara Jane, John Murray, Ann Mary (Conmey), James Marshall, and Ellen R. (Bruntlett). A Bruntlett Family Tree can be requested by writing to Richard Parker A Conmey/Conmy Family Tree can be requested through me: Laura Kendall.
	Daniel S. Kinsella Died 26 November 1916
		Daniel S. Kinsella, a former resident of this county, died at San Diego on Nov 26 and the remains were brought to Anamosa for burial in Riverside Cemetery last Saturday. Mr. Kinsella formerly resided at Monticello and in 1865 married Katie Holt of Anamosa, daughter of Thomas Holt and sister of Edward C. Holt and Jonathan Holt. It was in Little Rock, Arkansas that Mr. Kinsella was born on July 5, 1838. He came with his parents to Dubuque, Iowa, where they located in 1849. He grew to manhood there and in 1858 went to Kentucky and attended the Jesuit school at Bardstown for one year, then entered the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, and remained until the year 1860. In June of 1861 he came to Delaware County and the following year came to Jones County and located at Monticello where he then engaged in the grain business until 1869. He then engaged in the mercantile business as a member of the firm of E.B. Kinsella & Bros. and continued in this line until 1878 when he engaged in the stock and produce business. In the early eighties he removed with his family to western Iowa. Shortly before his removal his wife died at Monticello. The surviving children are Edward of Greeley, Colorado, Mrs. Mamie Gregg of Sioux City and James who lives in Virginia. Mr. Kinsella was well known to the older residents of the county and was a man hightly respected and esteemed. Father Powers officiated at the burial. Submitted by: Mary Kay Kuhfittig Source: The Anamosa Journal, Anamosa, Iowa, December 7, 1916.
	Elsie W. Klinkkammer Daab Died 3 June 1983
		Elsie W. Daab, 79, died Friday night. Survivors are a daughter, Faye Hamilton of Mechanicsville; four brothers, Alvin Klinkkammer of West Branch, Mike and Frank Klinkkammer, both of Stanwood, and Edwin Klinkkammer of Tipton; three sisters, Lillian Simmons, Mrs. Charles Heick and Mrs. Herbert Fagen, all of Tipton; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchld. Services: Monday, 1:30 p.m. Haydn's, where friends may call after 1 p.m today. Burial: Stanwood Cemetery. Submitted by: KulaLacat Source: Olin, Iowa newspaper, Sunday, 5 June 1983
	Leona Emma Koch Stampe February 20, 1904–February 21, 2008
		Leona E. Stampe, 104, of Maquoketa and formerly of Wyoming, Iowa died Thursday evening, February 21, 2008, at the Maquoketa Care Center in Maquoketa, following a long illness. A celebration of her life was held on Tuesday, February 26, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at Zion American Lutheran Church in Wyoming. Burial was in the Wyoming Cemetery, Wyoming, Iowa. Friends called from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday at Lahey Funeral & Cremation Services in Wyoming. Memorials may be given to Zion American Lutheran Church or Maquoketa Care Center. Leona Emma Koch was born on February 20, 1904 in the Preston area, Jackson County, Iowa, to John Frederick and Dora Elizabeth (Gosch) Koch. She attended Jackson County Public Schools. She married Adolph Emil Stampe on September 25, 1924 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Preston, Iowa. He died on September 13, 1971. Leona had worked in the General Merchandise Store in Goose Lake, and had farmed with her husband in Preston, Goose Lake, Andrew and Onslow. She was a resident of Maquoketa Care Center since 1997 She was a long time member of the Zion American Lutheran Church and Martha Circle, Wyoming. Leona enjoyed baking, sewing, crocheting, playing bingo and cards, and hand painting china. She is survived by two daughters, Verla Mae (Phillip) Fleming, of Fuquay Varina, North Carolina and Jean Lois (James) Davis, of Post Falls, Idaho; 5 grandchildren, Mark (Jen) Fleming, of LaValle, MD, Barry Fleming and Alisha Roberts, of Wilmington, NC, William R. (Mary) Davis, of Davis, CA, and Barbara (Nate) Thoreson, of Post Falls, Idaho; 7 great-grandchildren, Aimee and Caitlin Davis and Luke, Kiana and Sara Thoreson, Kaitlyn Wright and Lindsay Fleming, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, two brothers, Detlef and Henry Koch, and a sister, Bernice Anderson Taplin. Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt Source: Midland Times, Wyoming, Iowa, 29 February 2008
	Clarence Kohl 14 September 1887—23 December 1915
		DIED—Clarence Kohl, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lou Kohl was born September 14, 1887, and died at his home near Morley on Thursday, December 23, 1915, age 28 years and 7 months. On October 5, 1910, he was married to Miss Amber Hughes, of Morley. About six weeks before his death he was stricken with typhoid fever. Although he was the object of the tenderest and most skillful care, the progress of the disease could not be allayed and death resulted. The funeral was on the following Sunday afternoon at the White Oak Church and was largely attended by relatives and friends who desired to express in this way their respect for the deceased and his connections. Rev. Mack Randall preached a very comforting sermon. The deceased was a fine man and because of his youth and the future he had a right to expect and plan for, his death is particularly sad. A wife and one son three years old, his parents, a brother and sister are survivors of his immediate family. A host of friends tender their sympathy to those who mourn. Submitted by: Charles R. Stivers Source: Pioneer Press.
	William Kohl 28 August 1816—14 June 1901
		William Kohl was born in Berks County, PA, Aug. 28, 1816 and died in Jones County, Iowa, June 14, 1901, age 84 years, 9 months and 16 days. He was married to Hannah Fitterling Oct. 28th, 1838. He settled on a farm in Berks county where he remained until 1846, then he moved west into Lancaster county, the above named state, where he lived on a farm till the spring of 1855 he made sale and sold what little property he had and moved to what was then called the far west and settled on the farm where he died. He had to struggle hard to support his family there being 13 children, 7 boys and 6 girls, and most of them too young to do much work on the farm. After he had put up a small house and fixed so he could keep his family quite comfortable and was on the way to goof fortune, onthe third day of June, 1860. he was made homeless by a cyclone that went through this state and left death and destruction in its path, but there was none of the family killed. He was thankful to God for the mercy bestowed upon him and his family. Although left in poverty, he took courage and commenced anew and rebuilt his house. When he had started again in the way to support his family, in the year 1861 the war of the rebellion broke out, and three of the boys that were his main help left him and went to war; thus he was left without any help on the farm. So his wife and the girls and small boys had to go out and help do farm work. But the Lord was merciful to him as he was to one of old, and blessed him with this world's goods, and with sons and daughters, so his laterend was better than the former. There are ten children left to mourn his death. He was a member of the United Brethren Church for sixty years and active in the wrok up to the time that he was confined to his room. He did a great deal by way of support in the church and his home was always open for the ministers. In 1858-59 he put seats in his beautiful grove on his farm and had a two day meeting each year. His wife and three of his children have crossed the River of Death and awaited his arrival, and the rest of the family expect, by the help of God, to meet them in that sweet bye and bye, where they will re-unite and live in peace forever; where there will be no cyclone to molest, no war to mar our peace, and no separation; but where God will wipe away all tears, and where father and mother, brothers and sisters will reunite to live in peace forever. We will not weep for father, no For he is resting sweetly now; He has gone to join the angel band, And live with Jesus ever more. Sleep on, dear father, take your rest, Your work on earth is done; Your children they will join that band When Jesus calls them home. There is just ten of us here now, And we are on the way That leads to Heaven above the skies, Where Jesus reigns today. Our work will soon be done here too, And we will have to go And reunite the family there Where peace forever flows. -J.D. Kohl Burial in Lincoln Township Cemetery, Shelby County, IA Submitted by: Marthann Kohl
	John H Koppes 12 May 1870 - 3 April 1935
		Death claimed a well known and respected citizen of this community Wednesday evening, April 3rd at 8:50 when John H Koppes was summoned to his eternal reward at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Clarence Sandt in West Cascade. He was a son of the late Nicholas and Elizabeth Weber Koppes and was born in Richland township, Jones county, May 12,1870, and had always been a resident of this locality. On October 27, 1897, he was married to Miss Mary Lavery, at St Peter's church, Temple Hill, by Rev Father Convery. There was born to this union two sons and three daughters: Anna (Mrs. Louis Leesekamp); Clem; Rita (Mrs. Clarence Sandt), all of Cascade; Orval and Madeline at home. One child preceded him in death. Also surviving are one sister, Mrs. James Keating, Onslow; and four borthers: Nicholas Koppes, Onslow; Matt Koppes, Monmouth; Henry Koppes, Ryan; Peter Koppes, Cascade. One sister, Mrs. Michael Supple, preceded him in death. Also surviving are eleven grandchildren His wife preceded him in death on January 10, 1926, and his parents passed away several years ago. He was the eldest child of the family. He died fortified by the last rites of his religion The funeral services were held Saturday morning at 9 o'clock, at St Peter's church, Temple Hill. Rev. John Hehir officiating. The casket bearers were Louis Schlemme, Gerald Hamil, Eugene Fagan,. John Rink, Victor Manternach, and Edward Moran. Those from a distance attending the funeral were: Milton Harmon, Mrs. Katherine Harmon, Mr. And Mrs Vincent Hayes of Dubuque Submitted by: Joanne Wilken Source: Cascade Pioneer, 11 April 1935.
	Catherine Kramer Byerly 1 April 1795—27 September 1876
		September 27th, at the residence of Adam Byerly, her youngest son, in Jackson township, Mrs. Catherine Byerly, of orysipelas, in the 81st year of her age. She was born in Berks county, Pennsylvania, on the 1st day of April, 1795; moved with her husband, Mr. Frank Byerly, to Jackson township, in 1846. She experienced the forgiveness of her sins in her 13th year and, for more than 57 years, lived a worthy member of the church. She was the mother of twelve children, eight of whom are alive and attended her in her last sickness and death, six sons and two daughters. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren number 95, about 80 of whom are living and attended her funeral, besides numerous other relatives, I have never attended the funeral of a person with so many kindred. She was believed by all who knew her. Many of the old settlers of this part of the county, and others, extend their sympathies to the family, Sermon by Elder Nathan Potter. Text, Malachi III, 2. Submitted by: Margaret Byerly Filbin.
	Margaret Krayenhagen Little Six Year Old Girl Fatally Burned
		Another fatal accident, which resulted in the death of a child and which has shocked the entire community, occurred Tuesday morning of this week, when Margaret, the little six year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Krayenhagen, living just at the outskirts of the city on the Leffingwell farm, was fatally burned and died a few hours later. While mother was busy in another part of the house caring for one of the smaller children, Margaret, only six years of age was amusing herself in the kitchen. It is thought that she attempted to kindle the fire in the kitchen range by pouring kerosene from a lantern on the blaze. Her clothing was evidently saturated from the oil and the flames flashed out, igniting her clothing. From all appearances it was several minutes before the alarm was spread, and not until the other children informed the mother, who hurried to her rescue. The little one bewildered, had rushed out doors with her clothing ablaze. The mother reached the little daughter, but in her frantic efforts broke away and started to run. Mr. Krayenhagen, who was working at the barn just a short distance from the house was summoned, but by the time the flames were distinguished the little girl was so badly burned from her face down the front of her body, that nothing could be done to allay her suffering. Dr. J. L. Cook, of this city was summoned and after seeing the situation realized that death was enevitable, although an effort was being made to rush her to a hospital, when death occurred. The accident happened about eight o`clock in the morning and she passed away at eleven o`clock. She was conscious until the very last, having called her father to her side just before the death angel wafted the little soul to its heavenly home. The fatal accident is a terrible blow to the fond parents, who have the sympathy of the entire community. Funeral services are being held this forenoon, and the remains will be taken to DeWitt, where they will be laid to rest in the DeWitt cemetery Submitted by: Richard Krayenhagen Source: Oxford Mirror, 4 December 1924.
	Daisy Krouse Mrs. Arthur B. Steyne
		Services for Mrs. Arthur B. Steyne, 1525 Ninth avenue SW, who died Thursday, will be conducted in the Turner chapel at 1:30 p.m. Saturday by the Rev. Glenn S. Hartong of Trinity Methodist church. Graveside services at 3 p.m. at Wyoming cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel. Submitted by: Gene Steyne Source: Cedar Rapids Gazette, Friday, 13 June 1958.
	John G. Krouse Sr. 14 March 1846 - 9 February 1920
		Monday, , marked the passing of one of the oldest residents and a pioneer of the county. John G. Krouse was born March 4th, 1846 in Kane County, Illinois, at which place he lived until the year 1851, at which time he moved to the farm near Center Junction, Iowa, which place Has been his home until the time of his Death. Mr. Krouse lacked just a few Days of being 74 years of age. He served all during the Civil war of this country, part of the time in Co. B. 14th Iowa Infantry, and part of the Time in Co. K. 9th Iowa Cavalry. Mr. Krouse was twice married. The first time to Jane E. Wasson, who died on February 2nd, 1903. To this Union were born four children: John G. Krouse Jr., of Monticello, Iowa: William G. Krouse, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Mrs. Mable Hughes, of Scotch Grove, Iowa; and Mrs. Daisy Steyne, of Cedar Raids, Iowa. All of whom Survive, except Mrs. Hughes, who Died May 7th, 1896. He is also survived by six grandchildren and one great grandchild, also two sisters, Mrs. Emily Reed, of Onslow, Iowa and Mrs. Esther Pangburn, of Center Junction, Iowa. Mr. Krouse was a Member of the Presbyterian church of Onslow, Iowa. The funeral was held Wednesday Afternoon February 11, 1920, at his late residence near Center Junction, Iowa. Interment was at Wyoming, Iowa. Submitted by: Gene Steyne Source: Monticello Express, Monticello, IA, 19 February 1920.
	John G. Krouse Jr. Services Held Thursday
		Funeral services for the late John G. Krouse are being held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Goettsch funeral home, Rev. Glenn McMichael, Methodist minister has charge of the services. Interment will be made on the family burial plot at the Wyoming cemetery. Krouse was born in Madison township March 14, 1870, a son of John G. Krouse and Jane (Wasson) Krouse. He grew up in that township, attending the rural schools and later attended the Onslow high school. He studied telegraphy and railroading and served as station agent and operator for the Northwestern railroad at Monmouth for twenty years. Thereafter, he was employed by the Milwaukee at Monticello for fourteen years, and during the world's fair was station agent and night operator at DeWitt. He was married to Della Williamson in Scotch Grove township September 20, 1893. They would Have celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary next September had Mr. Krouse lived. One son was born, Ira E. Krouse of Washington, D.C., who will be present at his father's funeral. Krouse is also survived by a brother and sister, W. B. Krouse and Mrs. Daisy Steyne, both of Cedar Rapids. He had been in failing health for the past twenty months with a serious case of heart trouble and other complications. Submitted by: Gene Steyne Source: Monticello Express, Monticello, Iowa, 15 July 1943, page 1.
	Alvena Kula Daughter of John and Anna Holub Kula
		ANAMOSA—Alvena Kula, 68, died Sunday at the Anamosa Community Hospital after a long illness. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Leo Recker of Anamosa and a brother, Arthur Kula of Anamosa. Sevices: 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Burial: St. Joseph's Cemetery Prairieburg. Friends may call after 11 a.m. today at Goettsch's where a rosary will be recited at 7:30 tonight. Submitted by: KulaLacat Source: Cedar Rapids Gazette, 5 August 1985. Note: Alvena was the daughter of John and Anna Holub Kula.
	Dennis F. Kula Sr. June 20, 1919–April 5, 2008
		Dennis F. Kula, Sr., 88, a resident of Winslow House Care Center, formerly of Oxford Junction, died Saturday, April 5, 2008, at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, following a brief illness. Funeral services were at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 8, 2008, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Central City. The family greeted friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery in Prairieburg. Survivors include his son, Dennis (Roxanne) Kula Jr., of Anamosa; his daughter Teresa (Bud) Brown of Burbank, Washington; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Kathleen Mittlestaedt; two brothers Chuck and Jim Kula; and three sisters, Lillian Crowley, Berniece Goodlove, and Lavina Bohren. Dennis was born June 20, 1919, the son of Frank and Bessie (Bebee) Kula in Jones County. He worked for the Milwaukee Railroad for over twenty years until his retirement. Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt Source: Midland Times, Wyoming, Iowa, April 11, 2008
	Gary LeRoy Kula 21 Octobaer 1948—15 April 2003
		Anamosa Gary LeRoy Kula, 54, died of cancer Tuesday, April 15, 2003, in his home. Services: 10 a.m. Monday, St. Patrick's Catholic Church , by Rev. Carl Manternach. Burial: Riverside cemetery, with Military rites. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Goettsch Funeral Home, Anamosa, with a scripture service at 6 p.m. Military services provided by Anamosa Veterans. Gary was born Oct. 21, 1948, in Anamosa, the son of Leroy and Minnie Blanche Shaw Kula. Gary graduated from high school in 1967 and then went on to serve his country with the Marine Corps in Vietnam. Gary married Phyllis Hardersen at St. Paul's Lutheran Church on March 14, 1971. Gary worked at Wilson's in Cedar Rapids and then began work for the city of Anamosa in March 1973. He worked for the city for 30 years retiring this past March. He was also a longtime farmer. Gary was proud to have served his country in Vietnam, proud of being an Anamosa city employee for 30 years and proud of his granddaughter, Madison. He was an avid mushroom hunter, hunter, fisherman, and pick 3 lottery player and was a member of the Isaac Walton League and VFW. He is survived by two daughters, Cynthia (James) Leeson of Hiawatha and Carrie Kula of Anamosa; a granddaughter, Madison; his friend, Karen Stolte of Anamosa; six brothers, Greg (Marilyn) of Anamosa, Garold (Barb) of North Liberty, Galen (Sherry) of Anamosa, Gene (Diane) of Springville, Gordon of Anamosa, and Richard Shaw of Anamosa; six sisters, Gloria Kula of Anamosa, Glenda (Rick) Jensen of Walker, Glenice (Kelly) Heskett and Glarice Kula both of Anamosa, and Gwen (Curt) Edwards of Monticello, and Gail (John) Barnes ; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his grandparents and a special uncle Leonard Kula. Memorials may be given in Gary's name to the Isaac Walton League and VFW in lieu of flowers. Submitted by: KulaLacat
	Joseph T. Kula Sr. Born 13 March 1868
		July 1, 1939 Joseph Kula, 71, died Last Saturday Joseph T. Kula, 71, a Jones county farmer, since 1902, died last Saturday after an illness since March. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at St. Patrick's church with the Rev. P. J. Behan officiating. Burial was in Holy Cross cemetery. He was born in Prairieburg to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Kula, March, 13, 1868. He was married to Frances Lawrence, November 26, 1889 and to this union twelve children were born, all of whom are living. Survivors besides his wife are the following children, L.A. Kula,, J. T. Kula, Jr., A. J. Kula, Thomas A. Kula, George, Frank C., Raymond, Robert, Mrs. P. A. Whear, and Mrs. Joe A. Holub, who are twins, Mrs. Kenneth Butterfield, and Mrs. Earl Martens. There are also twenty-three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Submitted by: KulaLacat
	Joseph T. Kula Jr. Born 3 July 1893
		Services for Joesph Kula Held March 6 Joseph T. Kula, 81, died in the Santa Monica hospital, Santa Monica, Calif., early Friday morning, March 1, 1974, after a brief illness. Joseph Thomas Kula was born July 3, 1893, at Prairieburg, the son of Joseph T. and Frances Lawrence Kula. He received his early education in the Prairieburg area schools. He served in the U.S. Army during World War I. Joseph T. Kula and Julia Panek were married Oct. 15, 1919, and the couple farmed in the area for a number of years. Mrs. Kula died July 10, 1970,' Mr. Kula is survivied by two children, Bernard J. Kula, Martelle, and Mary K., Mrs. Robert Schoenbeck, Santa Monica, Calif.; five grandchildren, three brothers Raymond and Robert Kula, both of Anamosa; and Frank Kula of Cedar Rapids; four sisters, Elizabeth, Mrs. Earl Martens, Blanche, Mrs. Paul Whear, Ann, Mrs. Kenneth Butterfield, and Frances, Mrs. Joseph Holub all of Anamosa. He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers. Rosary services were held Tuesday evening at 8 p.m. at the Goettsch funeral home. The funeral mass was held Wednesday morning, March 6, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic church with internment in St. John cemetery in Cedar Rapids. The Rev. Alfred Brosius was the celebrant at the mass. Casket bearers were Clyde Price, Richard Prull, Leroy Kula, Lumir Havlik, Elmer Bigger, and Merlin Martens. Submitted by: KulaLacat
	Leonard Kula 23 June 1915—22 June 1983
		Leonard Joseph Kula, 67, of Anamosa Rt 1, a longtime farmer and conservationist, died unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon, June 22. Services were conducted Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Patrick's Catholic Church by the Rev. Wilfred Schmidt, pastor. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery. Pallbearers were David Kula, Dan Kula, Gary Kula, Dick Shaw, Ron Knutsen and Rex Jensen. A scripture service was held Friday evening in Goettsch Funeral Home. A memorial fund has been established. Mr. Kula was born June 23, 1915, in Linn County, the son of Louis and Francis Holub Kula. He received his early education in rural Jones County schools. Mr. Kula farmed all his life. He was an active member of the Anamosa Chapter, Izaak Walton Leaque. He was also a member of Ducks Unlimited, St. Patrick's Church and the Knights of Columbus. Nieces and nephews survive. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Marvin and Leroy. Submitted by: KulaLacat
	Leroy F. Kula Born 3 July 1893
		Leroy F. Kula, 63, a retired farmer, died Wednesday morning at the Anamosa hosptial following an extended illness. Survivors include his wife, Minnie Blanche; seven sons, Richard Shaw of Lisbon, Gary, Greg, Gerald, and Galen, all of Anamosa, Gene of Springville and Gordon, still at home; six daughters, Gloria, Gale Barnes, Glenda Jensen, Glenice, Glarice, and Gwen, all of Anamosa; a brother , Leonard of Anamosa, and 13 grandchildren. Services: Friday, 10:30 a.m., St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Friends may call after 9 a.m. today at Goettsch's, where a Scripture service will be held at 8 tonight. Bural: Holy Cross Cemetery, Anamosa. A memorial fund has been established. Submitted by: KulaLacat Source: Anamosa, Iowa newspaper, thursdy, 9 June 1983
	Louis A. Kula Final Services Held On Monday Morning
		Louis Alfred Kula, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kula Sr. was born on September 11, 1890. He died, Friday morning at Mercy Hospital in Anamosa. He had spent his entire life farming in Jones County. On April 20, 1914 he was united in marriage to Francis Holub. Surviving are his wife and three sons, Leonard at Home, Marvin and Leroy of Anamosa. His brothers and sisters are Joe Kula Anamosa; George Kula, Anamosa; Mrs. Earl Martin, Anamosa, Mrs. Paul Whear, Anamosa; Mrs. Joe Holub, Anamosa; Mrs. Kenneth Butterfield, Anamosa; Frank Kula, Anamosa; Ray Kula, Anamosa; Robert Kula, Anamosa. One brother, Thomas, died in 1947. Requium High Mass was sung at St. Patrick's Catholic Church on Monday morning at 9:30 with Rev. J. A. McMahon in charge. Burial was at the Holy Cross cemetery. The Rosary was recited at the McNamara Funeral Home on Saturday and Sunday evening at 8:00. The McNamara Funeral Home had charge of the services. Casket bearers were James Connelly, Tony Shada, James T. Remley, John W. McNamara, Albert Ament and Leonard Wagman. Submitted by: KulaLacat
	Marvin Kula Hold Last Rites Tuesday, Oct. 12
		Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1971 at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic church for Marvin M. Kula, rural Anamosa. Kula died Oct. 9 at his home following a brief illness. The Rev. Alfred Brosius officiated at the services and burial was in Holy Cross cemetery. McNamara Funeral home was in charge of arrangements. Born Jan. 30, 1917 in Cass township, he was the son of Lewis A. and Frances Holub Kula. He was married April 27, 1943 to Doris Betzer of Anamosa at the St. Joseph church, Stone City and they farmed in Cass township. He is survived by his wife, Doris, and nine children. David Kula and Cathleen Kula, Maquoketa; Mrs. Dallas (Marlene) Paustian, Anamosa; Mrs. Ronald (Charlene) Knutsen and Mrs. Daniel (Mavis) Fogarty, Martelle, Danial, Denise, Leanna and Willene at home. Also surviving are his mother, Mrs. Lewis Kula; two brothers, Leonard and LeRoy Kula, Anamosa and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father. Pallbearers were Dean Betzer, Eno Bunting, Russell Betzer, James Pflughaupt, Ralph Ralston, and Charles Betzer. Submitted by: KulaLacat
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