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	Catherine O'Donnell Mrs. Farrell O'Rourke
		Mrs. Catherine O'Donnell O'Rourke passed away Wednesday morning at her home in this city after an illness dating from last March, when she was stricken with paralysis. Anamosa had been her home for nearly fifty years and here in Holy Cross cemetery the tired body will rest after its long struggle. Mrs O'Rourke was born in County Sligo, Ireland, November 14, 1832. At the age of twenty she married Farrell O'Rourke at Summit Hill, Penn., to which union were born six children: Mrs. Margaret McKinstry of Anamosa; Mrs. Katherine Wilsey of Dubuque; Mrs. John Hudner of Pittsfield, Mass.; Mrs. Anna McDonnell and James O'Rourke of Duluth, Minn.; THomas deceased. Eighteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren will carry her teachings on in the world, while the devotion of her children to a tender and loving mother was demonstrated through seven long nonths of untiring service. She is survived by her husband, a loving companion for sixty years to whom the sympathy of all goes out. The obsequies will be held at St. Patrick's church tomorrow (Friday) morning at 10:30 o'clock. Submitted by: Patrick McDonnell Source: Anamosa Eureka, Anamosa, Iowa, October 17, 1912
	Otto Lester Oellrich Survived by Wife, 3 Sons, 5 Daughters
		OTTO LESTER OELLRICH, 46, of Central City died this morning, December 11, 1978, at Mercy Hospital, Cedar Rapids. He was born Jan. 17, 1932, at Clarence. On Jan. 15, 1952, he married Audrey Topping at Marion. They farmed near Central City, and he also was employed by Wilson Foods, Cedar Rapids. He was a veteran of the Korean conflict. Surviving in addition to his wife are three sons, Lester of Monticello, and John and Rod, at home; five daughters, Jessie Ketelsen of Cedar Rapids, Diana Zimmerman of Martelle, and Debra, Jane and Amy, at home; four grandsons; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Oellrich, Robins; three sisters, Dorothy Beardsley of Cedar Rapids, Betty Brokaw of Maryland and Jeanie Clark of Martelle; and three brothers, Jerry of Toddivlle, Eldon of Anamosa and Larry of Cedar Rapids. Services: Wednesday, December 13, at 2 p.m., Goettsch's, Anamosa, where friends may call after 10 a.m. Tuesday. Burial: Green Cemetery, Morley. Clergyman: Rev. Brown Garlock Submitted by: Sherry Christensen Source: Cedar Rapids Gazette.
	Robert B. Ogden Died at Monticello, March 24, 1866, in the 47th Year of His Age
		Mr. Ogden was born in Frederick county, Virginia, Sept. 8th, 1819. He immigrated to Dubuque county, Iowa, in 1849, where he lived until the 6th of April, 1865, since which date he has been a resident of this place. When about 17 years of age he professed faith in Christ, and continued a professor until his death. Not having had an opportunity to connect himself with the church of his choice?the Protestant Methodist?he formed no church connection in this State, although he continued to hold fast his confidence in Christ until the date of his death. He was a man of great uprightness of character, a practical Christian, and a prominent and respected citizen. Dubuque papers please copy. Submitted by: David Stielow Note: No source for this obituary, but my assumption is that it did appear in the Monticello newspaper. This obituary transcribed word for word.
	John Oltmanns Aged Resident Dies Suddenly Passes Away Suddenly at His Home Here on Sunday Morning
		John Oltmanns was born at Wiardergroden, Oldenburg, Germany, Sept. 19. 1860. He was a lifelong member of the Lutheran church. After his confirmation he learned the carpenter's trade and followed it until he left Germany for America, with the exception of three years which he spent in military training. Coming to this country in 1884 he took up farming near Council Bluffs, Iowa, where in the year 1887 he married Miss Elise Weers. In 1893 he, together with his family, came to Jones county where, several years later, he bought the farm in Cass township which he called his own until he died. Mr. Oltmanns chose to retire from farming in Sept. of 1919 and bought the home on North Ford St. at which he expired early Sunday morning Jan. 29, aged 72 years, 4 months and 10 days. About seven weeks ago the deceased suffered a stroke which, although only light, nevertheless affected him to such an extent that his family began to worry about him. It was feared that a second stroke might suddenly terminate his life. Yet, when this had actually happened, the report of his departure came as a shock to most of us. He had passed away so quietly that Mrs. Oltmanns, his faithful spouse, did not become aware of it until she went to call him for breakfast. From all appearances he had crossed the threshold of death without any struggle, but was taken hence in sleep. The departure of Mr. Oltmanns means a distinct loss to St. Paul's Lutheran church. He was a regular attendant at its German services, communed frequently, was liberal and prompt in giving it financial support, nor was he penurious in his contributions toward the work of the church at large. He will be missed by many of his acquaintances who still like to deal with a man that is frank and open, upright and honest. His neighbors on North Ford street will greatly miss an intelligent, hospitable and sociable friend. There are those to whom he has been more, our sympathy goes out to them who mourn the loss of a devoted husband, father, grandfather, or brother. May God's grace in Christ Jesus be their comfort. There remain to mourn the departure of Mr. John Oltmanns, besides his faithful wife, who shared his joys and sorrows for more than 45 years: three sons and three daughters, namely: Messrs John, Albert, and William M. Oltmanns, of Anamosa; Mrs. Kate Poppe, of Langworthy; Mrs. Amalie Knake, of Bellvue; Mrs. Dena Albers, of Martelle; a brother, Ludwig Oltmanns, in Germany; three sisters residing at Council Bluffs, Iowa, Mrs. Ed Harms, Mrs. Henry Harms and Mrs. Oscar Schneider; 30 grandchildren and a host of friends. Funeral services were conducted from St. Paul's Lutheran church, Anamosa, in English and from the Lutheran church of Castle Grove in German on Wednesday, Feb. 1, Pastor A. Matthias officiating. Interment was made in the Lutheran cemetery at Castle Grove, IA. Submitted by: Sharon Oltmanns Source: Anamosa Eureka, 3 February 1933.
	Farrell O'Rourke Was at Least 98 When Death Came—Probably Centenarian
		After a life which began during the administration of Thomas Jefferson or James Madison, Farrell O'Rourke died Saturday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Anna McDonnell of the Bostwick Apartments, 421 West Third street. Mr. O'Rourke was at least 98 years of age and probably more than that. His granddaughter said that his birth records had been lost, and that he did not know his exact age. Just how much more than 98 years of age he was, she was unable to say. Four months ago, Mr. O'Rourke came to Duluth from Anamosa, Iowa, to visit his daughter and his son, James O'Rourke, who also lives in this city. He is believed to have been the oldest resident of the city at the time of his death. The body will be taaken to the O'Rourke family home at Anamosa and burial will take place in that city. Mr. and Mrs. O'Rourke, Mrs. McDonnell and James Wilsey of Superior, a grandson will accompany the body. In addition to a number of grandsons, great-grandsons and granddaughters, Mr. O'Rourke leaves the one son and four daughters. The daughters are Mrs. Margaret McKenstry of Sioux City, Iowa; Mrs. E. J. Wilsey of Dubuque, Iowa; Mrs. John Wilsey of Pittsfield, Mass., and Mrs. McDonnell. Mr. O'Rourke was superintendent of the state quaries of Iowa for thirty-nine years. Submitted by: Patrick McDonnell Source: Duluth Herald, Duluth, Minn., February 14, 1916 Note: Died February 12, 1916
	Thomas O'Rourke 1862–1888, 26 years 18 days
		The Daily Register-Call of Central City, Colorado, under the date of Sept. 13, chronicles the death of Thos. O'Rourke, only son of our esteemed and venerable citizen, Farrell O'Rourke, Esq., at the age of 26 years. The young man's death occurred in the village of Nevadaville, near Central City, in Gilpin Co., Col., where the mine of the Old Colony Mining Company is located. It was in the mine he met his death. The statement that it was in the Rio Grande mine is a mistake. The Rio Grande is situated in the mountain region further south. The deceased was crushed in the caving of the mine through his solicitude for the safety of his fellow workmen. He could easily have saved himself, but he stopped while the huge masses of rock were falling around him to warn his companions of their danger and thus offered himself a sacrifice upon the altar of manly duty. A ponderous peice of rock rolled upon him, cutting off his left foot as inch or two above the toes, and breaking his right leg in four places between the ankle and the knee. It was not thought at first that his injuries were of a fatal character. His sufferings were terrible but his youth and natural vigor were believed to be sufficient to carry through the ordeal. Providence ordered it otherwise. When the father of the young man arrived in Nevadaville on Monday, he found his son was the recipient of every attention that an abundance of money and a generous heart could dictate. The laboring men of the village and district were in a unit in their wish to do everything possible to save his life, and nobly did they respond to every call in his behalf. The two leading physicians of Central City were employed to attend to him, and to make sure that no chance of his recovery was lost, a physician of high repute was summoned from Denver. When death claimed him for his own the Wednesday following the father's arrival, there was a widespread manifestation of sorrow. This deep feeling of regret and respect also took form in generous acts as well as words. The laboring men again showed how royal a spirit fills the sons of toil. They had the body enbalmed and placed in a costly casket, paid all the incidental expenses of the sickness and after having born the ashes to the Catholic church in Central City, where an eloquent sermon was delivered by Rev. Father M. J. Carmody, they carried them to the Union Pacific depot and a ticket to Anamosa was bought and given to the bereaved father. Mr. O'Rourke arrived in Martelle via the St. Paul road, at 10:20 last Saturday night. He was met there by Messrs. M. F. Sullivan, M. Gavin, James Kinney, William McDonald, and E. J. Wilsey, who bore the silent one to the home of his father where it was received by a large number of friends and relatives. The next Sunday morning funeral obesquies were held in St. Patrick's Catholic church, Rev. Father Power officiating. A graceful eulogy was pronounced by the reverened father, in which a tribute was paid tothe worth of the young man who was cold in death, and the heroism with which he had met his fate. Messrs. Phil. Ballard, Pat. Foarde, Robert Washington, John Power, Jerry Whalen and Edward Doyle were pall-bearers. Interment was made in St. Patrick's cemetery. Upwards of eighty carriages joined in the funeral train. Submitted by: Patrick McDonnell Source: The Daily Register-Call, Central City, Colorado, Sept. 13, 1888 Card of Thanks EDITOR JOURNAL—I desire to express my gratitude to the workingmen of Central City and Nevadaville, Colorado, for the kindness shown my son during his sickness, for the generous respect for his memory they manifested after his death, and for the courtesies extended to me in the hour of affliction. I would also return thanks to the physicians and nurses who attended my son so faithfully by day and night to alleviate his sufferings , and to Rev. Father Cormody, the worthy priest who smoothed my boy's dying pillow, ministering to him the sweet consolations of religion. Nor would I forget the esteem and affection displayed by Anamosa friends at this time of sorrow. These things have been as a heavenly shadow to me and to my family. God bless you all is the fervent wish of Farrell O'Rourke Submitted by: Patrick McDonnell Source: Anamosa Eureka, Anamosa, Iowa, Sept. 18, 1888
	John "Jack" Orr Mrs. Jack Orr
		(1927) John Orr, aged 63, died at his home here, Tuesday morning of an angina pectoris. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Tippett Orr, one son Francis and one daughter, Edna. He was the son of the late David and Mary Orr, pioneer residents of the vicinity and spent all his life on the farm, near here, until he retired and moved to town, five years ago. Funeral services were held at the home Thursday morning, with Rev. C. H. Meyer in charge. Burial was made in the Clay Cemetery. Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt
	Lester S. Orr July 28, 1918–March 18, 2008
		Lester S. Orr, 89, of Onslow, died Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at Jackson County Regional Health Center, Maquoketa. A celebration of his life was held on Friday, March 21, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. at Zion American Lutheran Church in Wyoming, with Pastor David C. Vigen officiating. Burial was in the Wyoming Cemetery, Wyoming, Iowa. Friends called from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Lahey Funeral Home in Wyoming. Memorials are preferred. Lester S. Orr was born on July 28, 1918 in Onslow, Iowa, son of Francis and Jennie (Streeper) Orr. He graduated from Osnlow High School in 1935. He married Kathryn J. Waggoner on June 24, 1944 at the Lutheran Church in Wyoming, Iowa. Lester farmed in rural Onslow. He was a member of the Zion American Lutheran Church in Wyoming. He loved farming and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Kathryn Orr, of Onslow, 3 children, Darlene (Larry) Daniels of Pekin, Illinois, Joyce (Allen) Bartles of Harvard, Nebraska, and Thomas (Jennifer) Orr of Monmouth; 9 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; and 2 daughters-in-law, Linda Orr, of Lena, Illinois and Claudette Orr-Bryant, of Desloge, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Donald and Leland, one granddaughter, Sarah Bartles and one sister, Mary Elizabeth. Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt Source: Midland Times, Wyoming, Iowa, 21 March 2008
	Mary Elizabeth Orr Eight Years of Age
		ONSLOW, March 22—Funeral services for Mary Elizabeth Orr was held Tuesday afternoon in the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Francis Orr. It was in charge of the Rev. F. L. Provan, pastor of the Presbyterian church. Dorothy Overholt, Audrey Morehead, Irene Lightfoot, Lois Bullock, Maxine Orr and Frances Carl, of the high school sang "In the Garden," and "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere," Wanda Bullock and Anna Molly Gutzeit offered a duet, "Face to Face," all being directed by Mrs. J. M. Macaulay. Pallbearers were four cousins, Alvie and Harlie Streeper and Willard Larkey and Ralph Conley. Among those from a distance were M. B. Walters and daughter, Mrs. Pete Henningsen of Dyke and Perl Walters of Waterloo and Mr. and Will Kokemiller of Central City. The little girl had died in the family home Sunday. She would have been eight years of age April 23. Burial was in the family lot in the Wyoming cemetery. Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt
	Sadie Orr Mrs. Bernard W. Streeper
		Onslow—July 17—Funeral service for Mrs. B. W. Streeper was held Thursday afternoon in the Onslow Presbyterian church, the Rev. Philip Palmer of Cedar Rapids officiating. Mrs. Henry Herrin and Mrs. Howard Willison sang hymns, accompanied by Mrs. C. R. Smith. Pallbearers were George Lyon, George French, J. R. Kennedy, Pete Paulsen, S. G. Hutton and Royal Chatterton. Attending from a distance were: Mrs. Jennie Elwood and two daughters of Des Moines; M. M. Franks and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Franks of Lisbon; J. M. Macaulay and Mrs. Etta Tracy of Mount Vernon; Mrs. Luther Ingles of Hale and her sister, Miss Jane Corbit of Morton, Ill., and Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Streeper of Rock Island. Mrs. Streeper had spent her entire life in Onslow and vicinity. She is survived by Mr. Streeper; two daughters, Mildred and Mable; one son Alvie, with his wife and son; two brothers, Sam of Michigan and Harb of Onslow, and one sister, Mrs. Jennie Elwood of Des Moines. Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt Note: Mrs. Streeper was Sadie Orr, daughter of Samuel and Sarah Orr. She was born in 1871 and died 14 July 1936, 65 yrs. (RH)
	William Orr Former Mayor of Onslow
		Onslow—Feb. 10 (1932)—William H. Orr, 74, died Tuesday at his home in Onslow, after a long illness. Mr. Orr was born in Connecticut, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. David Orr, pioneers of the neighborhood near Onslow. He was a member of a large family, only two of which are still living, Mrs. Mame Duncanson of Peterson, and Miss Eliza Orr, of Onslow. Fifty-two years ago, on the past Christmas day, he was married to Miss Elizabeth French, who survives with the son, David Orr, of Clinton, and the daughters, Alice Conley and Elva Orr, of Onslow, and Elsie Callihan, of Chillicothe, O., all of whom were with him at the time of his death. He is also survived by six grand children. Mr. Orr was a member of the Modern Woodman lodge. He served as mayor here for four years from 1926 to 1930. His earlier life had been spent on the farm, which is now occupied by his daughter, Mrs. Conley and her family. The funeral will be held from the late home, Thursday afternoon, with burial in the family lot in Clay cemetery Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt
	Lucy Osborne Widow of C. W. McMaster
		Mrs. Lucy McMaster, who has been ill for some time, passed away Monday afternoon, October 7, at her home in Onslow. Mrs. McCaster had many friends who will miss her and mourn her passing. Lucy Osborne was born April 27, 1863, at Princeton, Wis. With her parents she came to Iowa when four years old. Her father bought a farm one mile north of Onslow, and this was her home until her marriage to C. W. McMaster in 1885. She lost her mother when she was seven years of age. She leaves to mourn her loss, two sons, Arthur S. and Thomas H., and two daughters, Mrs. Lizzie Sams and Mrs. Ella Eisentrager, six grandchildren and one brother, Orrin Osborne of Verne, Minnesota, and a host of friends. Her husband died in March 1917. The funeral was held from the home Wednesday afternoon. Rev. G. C. Flett, pastor of the Presbyterian church, officiating. Mrs Flett and Mrs. H. W. Koon sang two selections. The pallbearers were, Charles Harold, Harold Gordon and Lyle Marshall, and Clifford and Harrison Morse, all of Wyoming, grand nephews of the deceased. Among those attending from a distance were: Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Sams and son, of Cedar Rapids; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McMaster and daughter Ruth of Mount Vernon; Mr. and Mrs. Tom McMaster of Riceville; Mrs. Ella Eisentrager and sons, and Orrin Osborn, of Minnesota; Mrs. Jessie Arnold, Mrs. Janet Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Will Morse and Mr. and Mrs. Dawes, of Wyoming; Mrs. Emma Smith, Mrs. Grace Bickford and Mr. and Mrs. Pat Edwards of Monmouth; Mrs. Minnie Lewis, of Monticello; Mrs. Fritz Cruse, Mrs. Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Phillips, of near Hale, and M. M. Franks, of Lisbon. Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt
	Michael O'Toole Owing to Quarantine Restrictions Only Brief Services Held at Grave
		The funeral of Michael O'Toole, whose sudden and unexpected demise was reported in these columns last week, was held last Friday morning. Owing to the quarantine restrictions which have been general, only brief services were held at the grave. Rev. Father Powers of St. Patrick's Catholic church, had charge, and burial was at Holy Cross cemetery. Mr. O'Toole was born in Ireland in November, 1848. At the time of his death he was nearly 74 years of age. He had long been a resident of this locality, and was known to many as a man of keen wit and congenial dispositon. He was honest and industrious, and his smile and his cheery word were always welcome, even at the busiest desks, where a brief chat with him meant relaxation as good as a tonic. Quarantine to be lifted Saturday morning. At a meeting held last night on account of the epidemic of influenze being checked and practically no new cases reported, it was decided to lift the quarantine on Saturday morning. Churches will open Sunday and School will open Monday as usual. Submitted by: Mary Kay Kuhfittig Source: Anamosa Eureka, Anamosa, Iowa, 31 Oct 1918, p. 1, col. 6. Death of Michael O'Toole The community was shocked yesterday morning by news of the sudden death of Michael O'Toole, one of the pioneer farmers of Jackson Township. In these days of universal sorrow and death throughout the world among the younger people almost exclusively the news of this death far from the scene of conflict and pestilence was wholly unexpected. The demise of Mr. O'Toole was due to heart failure. He is survived by four children, Thomas and Margaret at home, Mrs. C.M. Chesire of Anamosa, and Michael F. of Cedar Rapids. The funeral will take place from the family home tomorrow at 10 A.M. and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery where prayers will be offfered by Father Powers. The pall bearers will be P. Hayes, M. Gorman, David Doyle, Andrew English, Frank P. McNamara and Frank Blayney. Submitted by: Mary Kay Kuhfittig Source: Anamosa Journal, Anamosa, Iowa, 24 Oct 1918, p. 5, col. 4.
	Selena Otten Blohm September 14, 1917–March 2, 2008
		Selena Blohm, age 90, of Center Junction, Iowa died Sunday morning, March 2, 2008 at St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids following a brief illness. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday morning, March 6, 2008 at the Wayne Zion Lutheran Church with interment in the Wayne Zion Cemetery. Rev. Jonathan Kosec officiated at the services. Friends called from 3 until 7 Wednesday at the Goettsch Funeral Home, Monticello. Surviving are a daughter, Julie Berchenbriter and special friend Larry Maiers, Cedar Rapids; two grandsons, Paul (Anna Drexler) Berchenbriter, Eugene, Oregon, Drew Berchenbriter, Cedar Rapids; and a sister, Joyce (Ralph) Paulson, Scotch Grove. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Marvin, a brother James Otten, four sisters, Marcella Rickels, Mabel Cheairs, Pauline Kuhns, and Mary Ann Rosencrans. Selena Marie Otten was born September 14, 1917 at Scotch Grove, Iowa. She was the daughter of John and Ida Mable (Meade) Otten. Selena graduated from the Center Junction Community Schools in 1936. She continued her education at the Cedar Rapids Business College. Selena was employed at Chamberlain Manufacturing in Waterloo from 1937 until 1945. Selena married Marvin Blohm on September 23, 1942 at the Wayne Zion Lutheran Church. After Marvin returned from military duty in WWII, the couple farmed near Center Junction. Marvin preceded her in death on December 15, 1976. Selena had lived the past 9 months with her daughter, Julie. Selena was a lifelong member of the Wayne Zion Lutheran Church. She was baptized on November 4, 1917 and confirmed her faith on April 4, 1933. She taught Sunday School and was a member of the Sarah Circle. She had also served on the Center Junction Library Board, two literary clubs, and was active in Senior Fellowship. Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt Source: Midland Times, Wyoming, Iowa, 7 March 2008
	George Overholt 1888-1933
		Onslow—Funeral services for George Overholt was held Tuesday afternoon from the Presbyterian church and was in charge of the pastor, the Rev. F. L. Provan. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Koon, Mrs. Howard Willison, and Ralph Brown sang three selections accompanied by Mrs. Leonard McKinstry. The pallbearers were, George Sears, Julius Michaels, Roy Beck, John Bramer and Carroll Lightfoot. The Masons attended in a body, and the burial service was given at the grave by Dr. W. Bronson, of Wyoming. His father, Segal Overholt, of Salina, Kans., and brother, Owen, of Minneapolis, were both in attendance. Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt
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