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	Anthony Waggoner 31 December 1815—6 October 1894
		The death of this aged and highly respected citizen last Saturday was very unexpected, following an illness of only a very few days. He had been about town as usual previous to his sickness and seemingly was in the enjoyment of fairly good health. Mr. Waggoner was an upright citizen, and no man ever formed his acquaintance who did not become his lifelong friend. The following obituary notice is furnished us by Rev. W. C. Smith, who preached the funeral sermon: Anthony Waggoner was born in Alsace, France, December 31, 1815, and died at his home in Anamosa, Iowa, October 6th, 1894, aged 78 years, 9 months and 6 days. At the age of 12 years he came to New York city, thence he went to Oneida county, N.Y., returning to the city in 1832, where he learned the carpenter's trade. October 4, 1837, he came to Hardin county, Ohio, where at the age of about 22 he was converted to the Christian religion and joined the Christian church. October 26th, 1854, he moved to Jackson township, Jones county, Iowa, and settled on a farm, remaing there until twelve years ago, when he moved to Anamosa, remaining here until the date of his death. He was married to Miss Ruth Cook King, May 10, 1837. There was born unto them one son, Charles B. Waggoner. His first wife died June 12, 1839. He was again married Sept 1st, 1839. There were born unto them nine children, five sons and four daughters. There are three daughters and one son still living. His second wife died December 13th, 1862. He was married to his third wife, Ann Eliza Sawdey, October 15th, 1863. There was born unto them one daughter, Abiah Catherine Waggoner. At the organization of the Christian church in Jackson township about the year 1855, he went into said organization under the labors of J. Linscott, and was deacon in the church for over forty years. He lived a faithful Christian life until called away by the hand of death. He leaves behind him to mourn their sad loss, a true and faithful wife and four faithful daughters, together with their husbands, Marion Belknap, John Beam, Samuel Alspaugh and Charles E. Waggoner, and one son Charles B. Waggoner, all of whom were at the funeral; one son, Jacob, was absent, being in California; likewise other relatives and numberous friends who remember his hospitalities and kindness, not to be soon forgotten. The funeral sermon on the occasion was preached by the writer, which took place in the Baptist church, Anamosa, October 9th, assisted by Rev A. H. Ballard, Pastor of the Baptist church, Rev. S. F. Millikan, of the Congregational church, and Rev. Crocker, Chaplain of the Anamosa Penitentiary. Benediction by Elder N. Potter. W.C.Smith Submitted by: Mary Kay Kuhfittig Source: Anamosa Eureka, October 11, 1894.
	Margaret Angeline Waggoner Obituary of Mrs. Jos. Sherman 1 April 1859—3 February 1915
		Margaret Angeline Waggoner was born near Anamosa, April 1st, 1859, and departed this life on the 3d of February, 1915, being at the time of her death 55 years, 10 months and 2 days old. She was the 4th child of Wesley and Nancy Waggoner who have both preceded her in death. In 1877 she was united in marriage to David Reese. Four children were born to them--Fannie Agnes, who died in infancy; Inez Ione, who preceded her mother 8 years ago; Zirl Howard, now living near Anamosa, and Lew of Anamosa. On Nov. 21st she was united in marriage to Joseph Sherman. One child, George, was the fruit of this union, who is still at home. In early girlhood she was converted and gave herself to Jesus and united with the Baptist church of Fairview. When she moved to Anamosa she placed her church letter in the First Baptist church of that place and was a faithful member until the day of her death. While living here she was an active church worker until sickness prevented her. She told one of her neighbors a short time before her death that if God willed her to go, that she was ready and prepared. She was a devoted wife and mother, her first thought being her home and her family. In her last sickness she wanted her husband and her children, brother and sisters, to be near her. She was a member of Evangeline Rebekah Lodge of Anamosa, and also of the Mystic Workers of that place. She leaves to mourn her loss her devoted husband, her 3 sons, her 2 step-sons, 2 grandchildren, 2 brothers, Hilton of Kansas City, Kansas, and Earnest Harrison of Anamosa; also 2 sisters, Alice Byerly of Anamosa, and Edith Sigmund of Cedar Rapids. All that loving hands could do to help her was done by her relatives and kind neighbors and friends. The funeral service was held in the Baptist church on Friday afternoon, the pastor of the church officiating. Interment was at Riverside cemetery. Submitted by: Joanne Wilken Source: Anamosa Eureka. Note: The name is frequently spelled Wagoner. (RH)
	Mary Alice Waggoner Obituary of Mrs. Frank Byerly
		Mary Alice Waggoner, second child of Wesley and Nancy Waggoner, was born near Anamosa, Iowa on January 27th, 1855, and departed this life March 1st, 1926, being 71 years, 1 month and 4 days. She received her education in the country school and later in the Anamosa public school. At the age of eighteen she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Baptist church at Fairview. After moving to Anamosa, she became a member of the First Baptist church of this place. She was an active member until her health began to fail. She expressed her willingness to depart from this life and told her sister she was ready and prepared to go. In 1875, she was united in marriage to Franklin Byerly of Onslow. To this union 5 children were born all of whom died in young childhood. A year ago in March she and Mr. Byerly celebrated their golden wedding anniversary and it was very much enjoyed by them and their friends and relatives who had planned it for thm. She was a charter member of the Royal Neighbors and a most faithful member and it was always an enjoyment for her to be with them in their gatherings. She was also a member of the Relief Corps. In her last illness she was a most patient sufferer and showed her gentlness and kindness as only a true christian can do. She leaves to mourn her loss a kind husband, one brother, Hilton Waggoner of Kansas City, one sister, Mrs. Edith Finnigan of this city and a number of nieces and nephews who have shown their devotion to her in her last illness. Her father, mother, two brothers and a sister preceded her in death. Submitted by: Jim Christianson & Joanne Wilken Source: Anamosa Eureka, 25 March 1926. Note: The Anamosa Journal had this additional information: "Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 3:30 at the Loder Undertaking parlors, in charge of Rev. M. L. Dilley of the Baptist church. The remains will be placed in the vault at Riverside cemetery awaiting better road conditions when interment will be made in a cemetery out of town." The name is frequently spelled Wagoner. (RH)
	Mary Waggoner Alspaugh 5 October 1854—9 February 1938 Alspaugh Rites Held on Friday
		The allotted span of life for Mrs. Mary Waggoner Alspaugh was 83 years, 4 months, 4 days. She was one of a large family of children born to Mr. and Mrs Anthony and Mary Ann Waggoner and her birth place was Harden Co., OH. Her birthday was 10/5/1854. At the tender age of but two weeks the family started for its new home in the distant west, and came to Iowa, which in that day was a very long journey. They came to Jackson township, Jones County, and in this vicinity the family made its home and the children came to maturity and started homes of their own. Mrs. Eliza Belknap of Ames is the only member of this family left, and poor health has caused her to be bedridden for the past 3 years. Mrs. Alspaugh was united in marriage to Samuel D Alspaugh on Nov. 12,1874, and for 28 years their home was made on a farm adjacent to Anamosa. Four children were born to them: Harry, who died 12/8/1936; Roy, who died 12/25 of this year; and Leona and Luella borh at home. There are two grandchildren, Lieutenant Ralph Alspaugh of the U S Army stationed in the Phillipines, and Mrs. Edna Stone of Cedar Rapids and one great-grandchild. Mr. Alspaugh died in 1918. The family has lived in Anamosa since 1902. Mrs. Alspaugh was a member of the Methodist Episcopal chursh. Her gentleness and her Christian spirit were very evident during the illness with which she was afflicted so heavily. One could not find a more resigned and serene spirit than was hers even when the weight of illness lay so heavily on her spirit. Her daughters ministered to her needs with a touching devotion, and when at last life ended, it was with a feeling of fitness that the loved ones commended the spirit of their dear mother to the kindly Master whose ways are true and just. Funeral services were held at the Smykil Home for Funerals on February 11, 1938 at 2 o'clock. Conforming to the request of the deceased there was no singing at the service. Burial was made in the Riverside cemetery. The services were in charge of the Rev. H D Green, Methodist pastor. Submitted by: Joanne Wilken Source: Anamosa Eureka.
	Liona Levisa Walbridge Mrs. E. W. Harrison Lifelong Resident Passes
		Liona Levisa Walbridge Harrison was born in Cass Township, Jones County, Iowa, March 21, 1869, and died at Mercy Hospital, Anamosa, April 21, 1924, aged 55 years and one month. She was the daughter of Warren W. and Eliza Walbridge. When a young girl, she moved with her parents to the vicinity of Fairview. Here, April 11, 1886 she was married to Ernest Wyant Harrison. After marriage, Mr. & Mrs. Harrison continued to live in the vicinity of Fairview until the year 1893 when they removed to Anamosa which was afterward their home. There were born to them eight children: Ernest of Chicago, Warren W., Maisie, now Mrs. Templin of Waterloo, Ralph of Anamosa, Edith Marvel, Marguerite, now Mrs. Ballou of Chicago, Mildred, now Mrs. Kidwell of Waterloo, and Marian of Anamosa. Two of the children, Warren W. and Edith Marvel, preceded their mother to the other shore. The others, together with the husband and two sisters, Mrs. Carrie Bowers and Mrs. Addie Dixon, both of Anamosa, and the grandchildren survive her. Mrs. Harrison united with the Baptist church of Fairview shortly before her marriage, remaining a faithful member of that church until it disbanded. She united with the Congregational Church of Anamosa about the year 1906, retaining her membership with that church until the end. She was also a member of the Royal Neighbors. She was appointed overseer for the poor in Anamosa about five years ago and continued in that position until the time of her death. She performed her duties in this connection in no perfunctory fashion but with sympathy and compassion, giving unsparingly of her time and energy to the task. She was fond of the outdoors, loving birds and flowers, and instilled a love of nature in her children. And it goes without saying that she was a devoted mother and wife and gave herself ungrudgingly to the ministries of the home. She lived unselfishly, finding joy in the service of her friends and loved ones. She wished very much to live long enough to see her youngest daughter, Marian, graduated from the high school next month. But this privilege was denied her for her own graduation from the great school of life came first. Faithful during all her days to those whom God had given into her keeping, she hears now his "Well done, good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of the Lord." Submitted by: EMAIL, her great-grandson Source: Anamosa Eureka, April 1924.
	Warren W. Walbridge Loyal in his Friendships; Honest in His Dealings
		W. W. Walbridge died very suddenly at Viola, last Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Walbridge was for many years a citizen of Anamosa, but of late had been dividing his time between this city and Viola where his daughter, Mrs. E. W. Harrison, lives. On Tuesday afternoon he was sitting in the R. P. Lacy store at Viola, busily engaging in chatting and visiting, when death overtook him. The end came like a flash of lightning. He passed beyond without suffering, and without realization that his life work was ended. Mr. Walbridge had previously suffered a stroke of paralysis. This left him somewhat enfeebled, as it affected his sight and made it somewhat difficult for him to get about. He had so far recovered, however, that he was able to go about alone, and had not lost his customary and habitual good cheer and optimistic spirit. He was about 80 years of age, and is survived by a daughter in Nebraska, Mrs. Chas. Bowers of Anamosa, who is a daughter, besides Mrs. Harrison with whom he was making his home at the time death overtook him. Mr. Walbridge was a soldier in the civil war, and a member of Fred Steele Post, G.A.R. at Anamosa. He was a man of patriotic impulses, loyal in his friendships and honest in his dealings. He never attained riches in the way that riches are computed by the business world, but nature had endowed him with a heritage which money can never buy--a pleasing personality, and the faculty of making fast friends of those whom he met. He did this without compromising his own beliefs in any way, holding fast to those beliefs while in broad minded way, extending to others their individual rights. The funeral services will be held at the Methodist Episcopal church in Anamosa tomorrow afternoon, with interment at Riverside by the side of his wife who died some years ago. Submitted by: EMAIL, his second great-grandson Source: Anamosa Eureka, January 6, 1916.
	Maria Walston Coon 15 November 1826—15 December 1898
		Died at her late residence near Oxford Junction Dec. 15, 1898, Mrs. Samuel Coon, aged 72 years and 1 month. Grandma Coon whose maiden name was Maria Walston, was born in Ross co., Ohio Nov. 15, 1826, and was married to Samuel Coon Jan. 13, 1842 and came to Iowa about 1849, and soon after settled on the place, she and her husband occupied until death separated then. Here they brought up their family of seven sons and two daughters, three daughters having died in childhood. Of her descendents there are living, besides her nine children, thirty-two grand children and eighteen great grandchildren. Although surrounded by all that could by desirable to make life full of happiness and comfort; a son and family in the house with her and another near at hand to care for her and minister to her wants, yet the last year of her life was full of sadness. The one who had walked by her side for over half a century as her chosen companion for life, was stricken with paralysis; about a year ago, and his mind became a blank. And the strong arm on whose support she had leaned in all those years of toil and effort in building up and beautifying their home, lay helpless as an infant. It is supposed that anxiety and care for her aged and invalid husband hastened her decease, which no one anticipated would precede that of her much afflicted husband whose end has been daily expected for some time past. The large concourse of friends and neighbors who followed her remains to their last resting place on earth, gave evidence of the esteem and high regard in which she was held by all who knew her. Submitted by: Kathy Anthony Source: Oxford Mirror, Thursday, 22 December 1898.
	B. M. Walters Died June 9, 1936
		Funeral services for B. M. Walters were held in the Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon with the Rev. J. J. Hoffman of Dike in charge and Rev. F. L. Provan assisting. Mr. Walters was 82 years of age at the time of his death. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Myron Walters, pioneers of the Farm Creek community. Mrs. Walters, who was Aurilla Tippett, died in 1925. For many years Mr. and Mrs. Walters lived in Onslow, where he was engaged in the implement business and in an electric grist mill until retiring. They were the parents of three sons, Will of Stanwood, Roy of Mt. Vernon, and Purl of Waterloo, and two daughters, Ada Henningsen of Dike and Sibyle Smith of Washington, D.C. Burial was made in the Clay cemetery. Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt
	Myron Collamer Walters 26 August 1820—15 February 1909
.		M. C. Walters, a pioneer in this part of the country, died at the home of his son, M(yron) B(artlet) Walters on Monday. Mr. Walters was the founder of Clay Mills and carried on the lumber business there for many years. He also was in the mercantile business and and had a grist mill. He was a prominent man in Clay township, for many years representing it on the board of supervisors. He was postmaster and one of the leaders in building the Free Will Baptist church, known as the Bethel church, from which his remains will be buried on Wednesday. Myron Collamer Walters was born in Herkimer county, New York, August 26, 1820. He was educated at Fairfield Academy. He married in his native county, Miss Maryette Hall, March 15th, 1843. In 1849 they removed to Geaugn county, Ohio, and lived there until the fall of 1852 when they emigrated to Iowa, and settled on a farm in Clay township, Jones county. He moved from the farm to Clay Mills in 1856. Their children were six, the oldest dying in infancy and the third, Emma A., died at Clay Mills, Aug 4th 1878. Those living are M. B. Walters of Onslow, Mrs. M. E. Shike of Greenfield and Mrs. Esther M. Carr of Alliance Nebraska. His wife died in 1879. He afterward married Mrs. Maria Harris, she dying in 1886. In 1888 he was married to Mary A. Newberry and he then resided in Herkimer county, New York, amoung the scenes of his early youth and manhood. His last wife died, December 20th, 1907, and he has since made his home with his son at at Onslow. He had held offices of trust in both township and county, and was respected and trusted by his friends. he gave his heart to God the 25th of December 1841, and from that time up to the time of his death, over 67 years, lived a consistant Christian life, striving always to advance the cause of Christ. He early joined the Free Baptist church, and at the time of his death was a member of that church in Poland, N.Y. He passed peacefully away at the home of his son February 15th 1909, surrounded by loving friends and relatives. Submitted by: Becky Walters Higginbottom. Source: Monticello Express, February 1907
	Mary Ann Walworth Booth 25 February 1817-15 January 1898
		DEATH OF MRS. EDMUND BOOTH The death of the wife of the senior editor of the Eureka and mother of the writer occurred at half-past eleven Tuesday evening, in her 81st year. The funeral services were held in the Congregational church Thursday at 3 P.M., conducted by the pastor, Rev. S. F. Millikan, assisted by Rev. J. I. Corbyn, of St. Mark's Episcopal church. We are delayed one day in publication and necessarily defer until next week the tributes of love to her blessed memory. Our mother! Her ears closed to all the sweet sounds of this world and her tongue bound in the silence of infirmity—at last her fettered spirit is released and she hears the sweet praises of Heaven and speaks for the first time the raptures of the redeemed in the Eternal Home! Sorrowful is the heart of her companions for more than fifty-seven years, and sorrowful are the hearts of her children and grandchildren, brother and two sisters, yet who could call her back again! Hers is the blessed peace that the world can neither give nor take away. She rests not in the narrow home on the hillside, but with her Lord and the loved ones gone before, May we all be ready to follow her! Submitted by: Wilma Spice Source: Anamosa Eureka, February 28, 1898. Note: You can read more about Edmund and Mary Ann Booth on our Biography page and at the Library of Congress American Memories site, including his diary and letters chronicling his overland crossing; prospecting at Feather River, Hangtown, and Sonora; visits to Sacramento, Columa, Columbia, and Stockton; and return voyage via Nicaragua, 1854.
	James Warren Operated Steam Mill
		Onslow—December 10—Funeral services for James Warren, 82, who died Sunday in his home here, were held in the Presbyterian church at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Burial was in Mineral cemetery. Mr. Warren had been in failing health for many years but his death was unexpected. He was a native Iowan, having been in Dubuque when that city was a logging village. Upon attaining manhood, he helped his father in following the work of rafting logs on the Mississippi river. He came to Jones county when 21 years old and operated a steam mill, sawing logs for the community of Onslow. After his marriage to Loisa Conley, he purchased a farm a short distance north of Steam Mill Corners and they remained there until 1912 when they moved into Onslow. The couple celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary July 3, 1935. Mr. Warren is survived by his widow; two sons, Eugene of California and Ben of Onslow; two daughters, Hulda Allen of Onslow and Alka Keister of Canton; six grand-children and five great-grandchildren. The deceased was active in the rural Methodist church. He was an active democrat in this community. Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt
	William Waterhouse Monticello resident
		William Waterhouse died at the home of his niece, Mrs. J. Braden, on Monday night. For several years he had made his home with the Bradens and had he survived until next Sunday he would have been 89 years of age. He was one of those remarkably well preserved men, having the use of all his faculties, good eye sight and enjoyed old age as few do. He was sitting in a chair reading a paper, on Saturday morning, and had a stroke of paralysis from which he never recovered. Mr. Waterhouse was born in London, England, emigrating to this country and for many years resided near Monticello, Iowa, where his remains were taken for interment. Submitted by: Nancee McMurtrey Seifert, http://www.rootsweb.com/~ialucas/Main.htm. Posted at this site with Nancee's permission Source: The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa, Thursday, May 21, 1908
	Sarah Jane Webster 11 January 1857-08 May 1911
		SCOTCH GROVE—Mrs. Sarah Butler, better known here as Sarah Styne, a former resident here and a sister of W. S. Webster, died at her home in Hopkinton, after a short illness, and wiil be buried here, this afternoon, at 2 o'clock. Submitted by: Gene Steyne Source: Monticello Express, 11 May 1911 Obituary of Mrs. Sarah Butler The friends and relatives of Mrs. Sarah Butler were shocked and pained to hear of her death from a stroke of paralysis with she was stricken April 28. Sarah Jane Webster was born January 11, 1857, and died at Hopkinton, Iowa, May 8, 1911. She was buried at Scotch Grove, Iowa, May 11, by the side of her deceased husband. The services were conducted by Rev. Brough, of Scotch Grove, and the M.E. minister of Hopkinton. In 1876 she was united in marriage to Thomas Stine, who died in 1892. Unto this union were born seven children, all of whom survive, except Belle, who died about ten years ago. The living are Arthur, of Cedar Rapids; Mrs. Frank McLaughlin, of Merna, Minnesota; Mrs. E. Webster, of Monticello; Ira, of Owanka, South Dakota; Earl, of Blairsburg, and Delbert, of Perry, all of who attended the funeral, with the exception of Ira and Mrs. McLaughlin. In 1905 she was married to Frank Butler, who with her mother, four sisters, two brothers and eleven grand children survive. Mrs. Butler was of a bright and cheerful disposition, ever looking on the bright side of things, accepting the trials and burdens of life in an uncomplaining manner. She was a firm beliver in God and had accepted Jesus Christ as her Saviour. Always ready to help whenever needed, never refusing to give her strenght and aid to the call of the sick and afflicted, she could count her friends by the score. A true wife, a loving and thoughtful mother, daughter, sister and friend has gone to her reward and we will miss her, as only such can be missed. "She hath fallen asleep; fold the robe O'er the meek heart so pulseless and still; She hath gone to her Father and ours, And our grief is his sovereign will. The rest which he gives his beloved Is hers --The untroubled and deep-- And because we so loved her we say It is well; She hath fallen asleep." A Friend Submitted by: Gene Steyne Source: Monticello Express, 18 May 1911
	Clyde O. Welch October 7, 1909–January 7, 1998
		Clyde O. Welch, 88, of Onslow, Iowa, died Wednesday evening, January 7, 1998 at the Monticello Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Monticello following a brief illness. Clyde was born October 7, 1909 at Binger, Oklahoma, the son of James T. and Cora M. Comstock Welch. He attended the West Point Country Schools in Oklahoma and after his schooling helped his father on the family farm. On February 10, 1930 Clyde married Freda Bickford at Anadarko, Oklahoma. After their marriage, they farmed in the Binger-Eakly, Oklahoma area. In 1945, Clyde and Freda moved to the Onslow area where Clyde drove school bus for the Wyoming and Onslow Schools. He also worked for the town of Onslow. Clyde retired in the early 1980's. Clyde was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church of Onslow. He is survived by his wife, Freda; one son, Arvin Welch and wife JoAnn of Cedar Rapids; three grandchildren, Lori Thornburg and husband David of Altoona, Larry Welch and wife Marcy of DeKalb, Illinois and Lisa Feaker and husband Gary of Urbandale; and four-great-grandchildren. Clyde is preceded in death by his parents, four sisters and one brother. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 10, 1998 at Calvary Baptist Church in Onslow with the Rev. Dean Hiner officiating. Burial was in Clay Cemetery, Onslow. Friends called at the Hayden Funeral Home in Wyoming on Friday, January 9, 1998 from 4–7 p.m. Casket bearers were Jim Ward, Kenneth Jorgensen, Max Parmer, James Lindsey, George Wessels and Lennie Miller. Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt
	Manville Welch July 14, 1908–March 31, 1999
		Manville Welch, 90, died Wednesday evening, March 31, 1999, in the Monticello Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a brief illness. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Goettsch Funeral Home, Monticello where friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today. Burial: Oakwood Cemetery. Survivors are a son, Irie Welch of Monticello; a daughter, Evalena (Robert) Lang of Hopkinton; three grandchildren, John Lang of Hopkinton, Teresa Lafrenz of Indianapolis and Daniel Lang of Cedar Rapids; four great-grandchildren, Heather, Brandi, Nikole and Gregory; and a brother-in-law and sister-in-law Harold and Beulah Darrow of Maquoketa. Manville was born July 14, 1908, in Caddo County, Okla. He received his education in the Emeline, Iowa schools. Manville returned to Oklahoma for several years and picked and hauled cotton. Manville married Lenora Scouten on Nov. 22, 1933, in Caddo County, Okla. The couple farmed in Oklahoma, later moving to Cedar Rapids, where Manville worked at Iowa Manufacturing. The couple returned to farming in 1944, farming in Jones and Clinton counties before they purchased their farm in Hardscrabble near Monticello. Lenora preceded him in death on Sept. 17, 1996. Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt
	Sarah Welch Mrs. Harold Darrow
		Funeral services for Sarah Darrow, 75, of Monticello were held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Jan 30 at the First Presbyterian Church in Monticello with burial in the Oakwood Cemetery. The Rev. W. Willis Longer officiated. Sarah Darrow died Jan. 27 (1988) at the Senior Home in Monticello following an extended illness. She was born Aug 27, 1912 in Jackson County, the daughter of William and Ida Bickford Welch. She received her early education in Jackson County schools near Maquoketa. On June 22, 1932, she married Harold Darrow at Galena, Ill. The couple made their home in Monticello where Sarah worked for Hoag Duster. The couple later farmed near Wyoming until 1963 when they returned to the Monticello community. She worked as a waitress at the Monty Café until 1971, when health problem caused her to retire. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Monticello. Survivors include her husband Harold, three sons, Duane of Lanesboro, MN, Dick of Chandler, AZ, Jerry of San Francisco, CA; six grandchildren; a brother Manville Welch of Monticello and a sister, Thelma Kiburz of Monticello. She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Gene, one brother and one sister. Casket bearers were Irie Welch, Keith Welch, Robert Rickels, Jack Appleby, Bill Kiburz and Ken Kiburz. Goettsch Funeral Home in Monticello was in charge of arrangements Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt
	Thelma Welch Mrs. Frank Kiburz
		Services for Thelma Kiburz, 90, were held Monday, July 8, 1996 at the Goettsch Funeral Home, Monticello with burial in the Oakwood Cemetery. The Rev. Duane Ferguson officiated at the services. Thelma Kiburz of Monticello died Friday, July 5, 1996 at the Senior Home, Monticello, following an extended illness. Thelma Welch was born Jan 17, 1906 at Binger, Okla., the daughter of William and Ida Bickford Welch. She received her education in the rural schools of Jackson County, near Emeline. Thelma Welch and Frank Kiburz were married Feb 4, 1925 in Jones County. The couple farmed in the Scotch Grove area until 1954 when they moved to Monticello. Frank preceded her in death on Nov. 3, 1969. She moved to the Senior Home March 23, 1994. Thelma was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. She also belonged to the Jones County Historical Society and the Garden Club. Survivors include three children, William Kiburz of Bedford, Kenneth Kiburz of Marion, Anna Linda Ganzer, Wheatland; 11 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren, and a brother Manville Welch, Monticello. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two sisters and a brother. Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt
	Clella Frances Wells 19 February 1905-10 August 2001
		Frances Ray Viall, 96 of Ripon, Calif., formerly of Cedar Rapids, died Friday, Aug. 10, 2001 in a Ripon care center following a long illness. There will be no services. Burial: Green Center Cemetery, Morley. Friends may call at Cedar Rapids Memorial Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday. Survivors include a son Harold Ray of Cedar Rapids; a daughter, Angellia Glesson of Tacoma, Wash.; and a sister Nellie LaVaune Nimmo of Sun City West, Ariz. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, several great grandchildren and 29 nieces and nephews. Her two husbands; five brothers, Millard, Kenneth, Delbert, Garold and Bob Wells, and two sisters, Zora Sutthoff and Lodema Jaeger, preceded her in death. Frances was born Feb. 19, 1905 in Morley, Iowa to Frank and Nellie Hughes Wells. She was first married to Harold C. Ray; he died in 1958. She the married Harvey Viall who is also deceased. Submitted by: Charles R. Stivers Note: She went by Frances, her middle name. She was married five times even though the obituary did not state that fact only naming her first and last husbands.
	Mary Wells McMurrin Townsend 4 February 1876—5 November 1940
		Mary McMurrin Townsend, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Levy L. Wells, was born near Anamosa, Iowa, February 4, 1876, and departed this life at the farm home on November 5, 1940, at the age of 64 years. As Mary Wells she grew to womanhood near Anamosa, attending the Madison school. Her entire life was spent in and around Anamosa. It was on September 4, 1896 that she was united in marriage to Nathaniel Moore McMurrin and to this union eight children were born, six of whom survive. On October 3, 1918, Mr. McMurrin died. On November 16, 1919 she was married to Charles Townsend and to this union one child was born, who also survives. She leaves to mourn her passing, her husband, Charles Townsend, Mrs. Daisy Van Voltenberg and William LaRue McMurrin of Cedar Rapids; Mrs. Sarah Matilda Townsend of Anamosa; Rev. Albert McMurrin of Morristown, Ind.; Elwin McMurrin of Central City; Glen McMurrin of Cedar Rapids; Charlette Arlene McGuire of Anamosa; a foster daughter, Marjory Ann Wells of Anamosa; 4 step-children; 42 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; six brothers and one sister; besides other relatives and a host of friends and neighbors. She was preceded in death by a child in infancy and one son, Dewey McMurrin only this last October 27, in Marion. Funeral services were held from Smykil Home for Funerals Thursday, November 7, with Rev. J. K. Delahooke, Methodist minister, in charge. Burial was in the Forest cemetery. Submitted by: Dawn Townsend
	Sarah Elizabeth Wherry Passing of Mrs. James Bowler
		"In the midst of life, we are in death." How true this is and how strikingly we are being reminded of this as the aged who have reached life's utmost limit and the infants who have just begun life's journey are being taken from us." The subject of this sketch, Miss Sarah Elizabeth Wherry was born in Fairview, Ohio on the 27th day of October 1822. She was married to Mr. James Bohler on the 1st day of Dec. 1842. To this union eight children were born five of whom are still living. Two children died in infancy and one, Mrs. J. B. Hutton, later in life. Those living are: -Mrs. J. M. Paul, Mr. Ross Bohler and Mrs. H.V. Haddock of Onslow, Mrs. T.K. Paul of Dallas Center Ia., and Mr. Wm Bohler of Center Junction Ia. She emigrated with her husband from Ohio to Indiana in the year 1851 where they remained for three years. They then came by wagon to Jones County Ia. in 1854, where they located on a farm between Wyoming and Oxford. At the breaking out of the civil war Mr. Bohler enlisted as a volunteer and faithfully served his country till June 17th, 1865 when honorably discharged. On Feb. 18th of the following year he died. During the absence of her husband in the army and after his death Mrs. Bohler exhibited her sterling worth and christian character by the way she provided for and brought up her children. In early life she united with the Associate Reformed Presbyterian church and during her residence of 25 years in Onslow she became a member of the Presbyterian church at this place. At one time while living near Wyoming there being no church near she threw open her home for religious services and has ever shown an active interest in the service of her Lord and the church. She fell asleep on the 9th of March 1904 trusting in the promise of her Saviour and his atoning blood for salvation. The funeral left the home of Mrs. Haddock for the church where the service was conducted by her pastor Rev. P.A. Tinkham who spoke from John 14:1-2-3. Mrs. Bohler was laid to rest in the Wyoming Cemetery. Transcribed & Submitted by: John Kahl Source: Wyoming Journal, 17 February 1904.
	Eliza Salina White Mrs. George G. Platner
		January 18th, 1899, at her home in Center Junction Iowa, Eliza Salina (White) Platner passed from earth to her eternal home. She was born at Scotch Grove, Iowa, December 12, 1866. At the age of fifteen she professed her faith in Christ and united with the United Presbyterian church at Scotch Grove. She was married Oct. 24th, 1888, to Geo. G. Platner, which was indeed a happy union. Quiet and retired she won the respect and admiration of all who knew her. Though not demonstrative, she was exceedingly sympathetic. She was a cheerful and unassuming Christian. Except when illness prevented, she was always in her place in the Lord’s house. She died of pneumonia, after an illness of five days, and was laid to rest in the cemetery at Scotch Grove. At the time of her death she was a member of the United Presbyterian congregation in Wyoming. Her husband and two children, Inez and G. Robert, survive her. To them and the wide circle of friends, we say weep not as those who have no hope. Be ye also ready, for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of Man cometh. Submitted by: Chlona Hanken Hoppe Source: Wyoming Journal, 26 January 1899.
	Barrett Whittemore Of Old Age & Physical Exhaustion
		Whittemore—Friday morning, March 11th, 1880, at his residence at Bowens Prairie, in this county. Barrett Whittemore, Esq., aged 74 years of old age and physical exhaustion. . . . The peaceful and painless death of one who lived a stainless life-a life of honor and usefulness and who went down to his grave full of years—. . . Mr. Whitemore was born in Cheshire county, New York, February 26th, 1808. He was a man of more than ordinary intellectual endowments and his tastes were always toward literature, but the tendency of his mind was specially in the direction of mathematical and philosophical study. He was born schoolmaster, and to the profession of teaching he very naturally devoted the grater portion of his life. In the spring of 1830 he removed from the ancestral New England home to Bureau county, Illinois. A year later he moved to Jo Davis county in the same Sate. In 1834 he commenced teaching school in Dubuque, then a mere village. This was the second school opened in Dubuque. In 1838 Mr. Whittemore first came to Jones county, and in 1811 he taught the first school ever opened in the county. Fifty years of his life were devoted to the work of teaching. He taught forty terms in Jones county, most of them in his own township-Richland. He was not only the first school teacher but also the first school Superintendent in this county, having been elected to that office in 1858. In 1864 he married Miss Louisa Blodgett, also a native of New Hampshire, who still survives. She is a sister of E. S. Blodgett, who is one of the oldest residents of the Prairie. Mr. And Mrs. Whittemore were childless; but the parental instinct and impulse in them found expression in kindly interest and helpful service to the children of others. Mr. Whittemore was a life long member of the Congregational Church, and for many years, with his brother Otis, whose death we chronicled two weeks ago, was one of the main supports of the church and Sunday school. In his social relations he was one of the truest and best of men. In all his long life there was never a shadow of a stain upon his character. He was one of those plain, wholesome, thoroughly clean handed, clean natured men whom the tongue of gossip and the whisper of slander never touch. As a thinker and observer he took more comprehensive views, and looked deeper into things, than most men. He was a graceful writer, and with his unusual endowment of moral sentiment he was always earnest in his convictions, which were invariably on the side of truth and right. Yet he was not an aggressive man, nor what would be considered radical in any direction. He made no noise, but walked the quiet ways of life without ostentation, discharging all his duties, skirting no responsibility, but with simple fidelity performing whatever work fell to his hand as became a man. The world was the better for his having lived in it. He has left an example to all who knew him, of simplicity of character, of sincerity of purpose, of honesty and manness. The manner of his death was an appropriate ending of a well rounded and truly balanced life. His sickness was only the slow, natural, painless process of physical decay. . . . Submitted by: Mary Kay Kuhfittig Source: Monticello Express, Monticello, Iowa, March 18, 1880, page 3
	Otis Whittemore Gone to His Rest
		The heart of this entire community was touched with the pain of a common sorrow by the announcement yesterday of the death of Hon. Otis Whittemore, at his residence in this city, after a brief but painful illness. As late as Wednesday of last week, he spent two hours in this office,--a friendly visit, during which he recounted many of the incidents of his past life, and spoke confidently of his hope and plans for the future. At the same time he complained of feverishness, and other unfavorable symptoms, which, however, he attributed to the impure atmosphere in the crowded Opera House, where he had been listening with interest to the proceedings of the Dairy Convention. We advised him to hasten home, and take precautions against sickness. He did so, and informed us the day before his death that it was with the intensest difficulty that he reached his home. We saw him on Monday night and were shocked at the terrible change in him. It was apparent that his work was done and his journey ended; that the silver cord was loosened, and the pitcher broken at the fountain. Mr. Whittemore was born in Fitzwillam, Cheshire Co. N. H., and was lineally descended from good old Pilgrim stock. His ancestors were men of distinction in the old Revolutionary days-the stormy epoch when the Republic was being born into the family of Nations. Mr Whittemore received a thorough education in the public schools of his native town. He was there married, Aug. 31st, 1841, to Miss Harriet M. Eaton. In 1843, he removed with his wife to Iowa, locating a "claim" on Bowen's Prairie, which he afterward increased to 200 acres. Here in few years he erected a commodious frame house, which for years had a reputation throughout all this region of country, for generous hospitality such as few private houses ever achieve. In 1854 the town of Bowen's Prairie was platted by him. He was foremost in every undertaking of a public, philanthropic or religious character, and Superintendent of the Sunday school, and leader of the choir in the Bowen's Prairie church, to which he was ardently attached for many years. He was a member of the Iowa House of Representatives during the years 1862 and '63, and was conspicuous in debates on the bill to repeal the prohibotory liquor law. To his untiring efforts the defeat of the bill was largely due. He was one of the earliest anti-Slavery advocates, and contributed time, work, and money to the work of freedom. He was throughout his whole life esteemed for his unwavering loyalty to his honest convictions of right and duty. He was not a great man, or man of unusual breadth or brilliance in any special direction, but he was an exceptionally pure and good man, who squared his conduct by the everlasting moralities, and took for the "man of his counsel" the gentle Nazarene, whom he loved and reverenced as the Savior who bore the sorrows and burdens of our common humanity. Some nine years ago Mr. Whittemore's failing health compelled his abandonment of his farm. He removed to Monticello where he built the handsome and comfortable house in which he died. Mr. And Mrs. Whittemore were never blessed with children of their own' but they have adopted several who have grown to maturity, and taken honorable and useful places in the world. Mr. Whittemore was an ardent Republican from the birth of that organization to the last day of his life. During his last conversation with us he expressed with the utmost warmth his devotion to the great principles upon which the party was founded. His life since he came to Monticello has been an open book, which all could read. He was so simple in his tastes, so hospitable and frank, and generous, that no man was repelled from him, and all men respected him. In the Congregational church he was a strong pillar. In the painful controversy through which it has just passed, or is passing, he was deeply interested on the side of his young pastor for whom he had an affection that was paternal. Almost his last words were an expression of hope for the speedy termination of the unseemly strife, and mild reproaches for the instigators of the troubles. Not alone the church that loved him, but the community that knew his worth-feel the loss of such a man; and every heart is touched with the tenderest sympathy for the sorrowing wife left desolate in her declining years, and for all the many friends. Voiced regret or spoken eulogy, in the presence of such a loss, mocks only the grief which it can neither depict or lighten. Mr. Whittemore's disease was pleuropneumonia, and until the last his sufferings were intense. "This pain shoots through me like a dagger," he whispered to the writer, the last time we saw him. Dr. Russell, who was both family physician and an old personal friend, was constant in his attendance upon the dying man. But many years of failing health had wrecked his constitution and wasted his vital force. Recovery was hopeless from the first. One of the touching incidents connected with his death, was the purchase of a large and elegantly upholstered arm chair by his friends in Monticello with which to surprise him on his 65th birth day, which occurs tomorrow (Friday the 5th inst). The chair arrived the day he died. It is easy to imagine how the old man's face would have lighted up with pride and pleasure over such an expression of the love and confidence of his old friends and neighbors. . . . Submitted by: Mary Kay Kuhfittig Source: Monticello Express Monticello, Iowa, March 4, 1880, page 3
	Sarah S. Whittemore Aged 73
		Died—At her home in Bowen's Prairie, suddenly, on Feb. 15th, 1883. Mrs. Sarah S., wife of Mr. William S. Whittemore, aged 73. Her disease supposed to be neuralgia of the heart. Her health had not been very good during the past year, and during these cold winter months she seemed to be growing feeble. She had occasionally a poor spell, which, though short, awakened some alarm. Still she was able generally to perform her round of duties. She retired to rest Wednesday evening as usual. At four o'clock in the morning she awakened her husband, as she was suffering pain in the region of her stomach. Remedies were given, but all in vain; in about half an hour she ceased to breathe. During part of this half hour, she was unconscious. Friends were immediately present, but her pleasant voice was forever hushed on earth. All needful help was shown the bereaved husband, for which he returns his warmest thanks. The funeral on Saturday was well attended. Prayer was first offered at the house, where the relations and friends had assembled, then the remains were borne by gray headed men to the Congregational church just across the road, where a sermon was preached by her minister, Rev. H. Adams, from the text, "The time is short." 1 Cor 7:29. Among the hymns sung, was the one commencing, "asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep," to the tune of Zephyr. Mrs. Whittemore seemed to be sweetly trusting in Jesus. She expressed the hope of renewing grace many years before. She loved the house of God, and listened with interest to the preaching of the Word. She was a member of the pastor's Bible class, and prized the publications of Cook, taken by the Sunday school. Seldom did she fail of being present at the monthly missionary concert. Among her last gifts to the needy, was a choice bundle to the colored Orphanage, New Orleans. The family at the parsonage can testify to the nice gifts which found the way to their table. She was a model of industry, neatness, prudence, patience, and quietness. She was a peacemaker; there is a blessing for such. Not "lifted up with pride," but "Clothed with humility," "in lowliness of mind esteeming others better than" herself. As a gentle, faithful night watcher at the bedside of the sick, she will be gratefully remembered. She was like the modest violet, blooming sweetly, yet half hidden; diffusing fragrance in her own quiet sphere. Mrs. Whittemore was born in Marlboro, Cheshire Co., N. H., Aug 20, 1810. She was married Dec 27 1838, which makes her married life a little over 44 years. In Nov. 1854, Mr. And Mrs. Whittemore removed west to Bowen's Prairie, where they have remained. Their children were three sons and one daughter. Two sons survive her death. Austin B., a farmer in Otis Township, Hamilton Co., Neb., and Henry O., telegraph operator of Sand Spring, Ia. The mother gave two sons in the time of our own country's great need, Austin and William . . . Submitted by: Mary Kay Kuhfittig Source: Monticello Express, Monticello, Iowa, February 22, 1883, page 3
	Elizabeth Wickersham Brogan Burned to Death
		Grandmother Brogan, mother of Mrs. Wm. Fisher, was burned to death last Thursday evening. Her husband died a good many years ago and for the last 29 years she has been making her home with her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Fisher. Last Thursday evening she was taken to her room to retire for the night. She had removed her clothing with the exception of her shoes and stockings and had put her nightgown on, and it is thought she got too close to the stove, which set fire to her nightgown and she was soon enveloped in flames. Her screams attracted the attention of Mr. Fisher and wife and they ran to her room and with a bucket of water soon had the flames put out but not until they had performed their deadly work. The accident happened at about 8 o'clock in the evening, and she died early the next morning. Grandmother Brogan was the oldest person in town, and since her fall about seven years ago, she has been unable to walk, but has been tenderly cared for by Mr. and Mrs. Fisher. Although she was badly burned, it is thought she would have recovered had she not been in such feeble health. Elizabeth Brogan was born in Chester County, Pennsylvania on the 4th day of July, 1811, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Fisher in Olin, on the 11th day of December, 1903, aged 92 years, 5 months and 7 days. She was a Quaker and always lived closely to that faith. The funeral services were held at the house last Saturday afternoon, conducted by Elder Nathan Potter, assisted by Rev... (the rest is missing). Submitted by: Kathryn Robinson Benson Source: Unknown Note: Grandmother Brogan is buried in the Olin Cemetery along with the daughter and son-in-law (my GGG grandparents) mentioned in her rather terrifying obit. (KB)
	Leroy Emmett Wiese Born 8 August 1908
		Funeral services for Leroy Emmett Wiese of Morley were scheduled for 1:30 p.m., Tuesday in the Morgan Funeral Home with burial in the Mt. Vernon cemetery. The Rev. Charles Q. Wallace officiated. Pallbearers were Jerry Clark, Ray Jayne, Paul Baty, Paul Maaske, Charles McCright, and Fred Wright. Mr. Wiese, 62, died last Thursday in Mercy Hospital after along illness. Born August 8, 1908 at Keystone, he attended a military academy in Missouri for two years and then Keystone High School. He was married to Dewessle Wright, who died January 1, 1958, and on October 10, 1958 was married to Leola Stivers in the Federated Church at Lisbon. He was a member of the Mt.Vernon Methodist Church. Mr. Wiese operated the Shell service station in Mt. Vernon for several years, and then worked for a construction company. For the past three years he was sports equipment manager at Cornell College. He was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, a son, Don of Santa Monica, Calif., who was here for the services; three stepsons, Charles, Ronald, and Richard Stivers, and seven step-grandchildren. Submitted by: Charles R. Stivers
	Margaret Jane Wilkinson Mrs. Samuel Moyer
		Margaret Jane Wilkinson was born in Allen Co. Ohio, June 12, 1850 and died at her home in Anamosa, Sept. 7, 1931, at the age of 81 years, 2 months and 25 days. She came to Iowa when a child of six years and has lived in Linn and Jones counties since that time. She was married to Samuel Moyer, January 18, 1876, by Rev. B. F. Hills, at the home of Daniel Moyer in Linn county. Three children were born to them: Tressa C. Moyer and Emmar Pavin of Anamosa and Mary E. Leinen of Center Junction. She is survived by the three daughters, 10 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren, all of whom were with her to the last. For a number of years she was a member of the Christian Science church and a member of the Mother church in Boston, Mass., at one time. She spent a large part of her married life on a farm 4 1/2 miles south of Anamosa and twenty years in Anamosa. Funeral services were held at the home September 9, conducted by Miss Twogood of Cedar Rapids. Burial at Forest Hill cemetery by the side of her husband, who preceded her to to heavenly home fifteen years ago. The pallbearers were Clayton Hartman, Harry Alspaugh, Lemanuel Gage, T. E. Watters, Walter Pearson and Harry Holcomb. Submitted by: Laura Comley
	Amos Wood 16 April 1829—26 May 1898
		An ex-Canadian Who Made Many Friends in This Vicinity Passes Away Death has entered our community again, and taken one of our oldest pioneers. Amos Wood was born in Canada, April 16, 1829, and died in Hale township, May 26, 1898, where he lived until the time of his death. He was married to Sarah Smith in 1850 and to them was born nine children, six of whom, together with his wife, survive to mourn his death. Your correspondent has known Mr. Wood for over a quarter of a century, and he was always known as an upright, honest man in all his dealings. By hard work and economy he had gathered, together a considerable amount of property, and a few years ago he retired from active work to enjoy the fruits of his early struggles, in the far west. Death came so sudden that we can hardly realize that he has gone. The funeral sermon was preached on the beautiful lawn at the old house where Mr. Wood has lived for forty years. After the funeral services were over, a large procession of friends and neighbors followed the remains to the Hale Cemetery, where they were laid away to rest, he being the first member of the family buried there. In the death of Mr. Wood, our community, as well as the county has lost a much respected and valued citizen and the community will deeply feel his loss. Mr. Wood was a son of the late James and Nancy Wood, and resided on the Howard and Harwich Townline, near Troy, where he spent his childhood days. He was a brother of Mrs. James Craig, near Morpeth and of Phillip Wood of Chatham township and of Mrs. S. Kerby, of Corunna, Mich. Submitted by: Kathy Anthony Source: Olin Recorder Note: Extracted from a Chatham Newspaper dated June 29, 1898.
	Arthur LeRoy Wood Born 23 July 1886
		ARTHUR WOOD DIES WHILE DRIVING CAR Arthur LeRoy Wood, 62, passed away suddenly Monday, April 5, while driving his automobile. Mr. Wood had been making his home with his daughter, Mrs. Ed Wacker of Scotch Grove. He had formerly lived in Olin. Wood was born July 23, 1886, the son of Phillip and Lucy Skipton Wood in Cass County, Iowa. He spent his active life farming. Funeral services will be held from the Campbell funeral home at Olin on Thursday afternoon, April 8. Burial will be at Mayflower cemetery, Oxford Junction. Mr. Wood is survived by the following children: Delbert N. Wood, Olin; Mrs. Ed (Ida) Wacker, Scotch Grove; Mrs. Emery Wood (Hazel), Olin; Mrs. Lou Reynolds (Grace), Anamosa; and Mrs. Donald Wood, (Geraldine). He is also survived by eight grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters: Amos Wood, Marion; Mrs. Russell Bowers, Wilton Junction, and Mrs. William French, Wyoming. Also by a step brother, Gerald Skipton, Mason City. Mr. Wood's wife and a son preceded him in death Submitted by: Kathy Anthony Source: Monticello Express, 8 April 1948.
	Philip H. Wood 19 July 1857—19 December 1923
		There occurred at his home in Hale township, Jones county, Iowa on December 19, 1923, the death of Philip H. Woods, after a months sickness of pneumonia followed by weakness of heart. He was the son of Amos and Sarah Woods and was born in Madison township, Jones county, Iowa, July 19, 1857, and at the time of his death, had reached the age of 66 years and five months. His life during childhood and young manhood was spent at home. During this time he graduated from the Olin High School and from Lenox College, Hopkinton, Iowa. Following his graduation he taught school in Cass county, Iowa, where he met the young woman, Lucy Skipton, who became his bride on December 23, 1882 and who preceded her husband from this world on Dec. 20, 1913. After a few years of farming in Iowa and Kansas, the family moved to the present home in Hale township, Jones county, Iowa. Here were spent the rest of his years during which time the energies of the father were given to secure a home and caring for the interests of the family of growing children. The children were four: two boys and two girls. Amos of Marion, Iowa; Arthur of Hale, Iowa; Mrs. Belle Bowers of Olin and Mrs. Millie French of Wyoming. On Sept. 26, 1915, he was married to Stella Skipton who died May 5, 1918. Mr. Woods was an industrious farmer and a friend to his neighbors assisting them in their work and helping to care for them in time of sickness and distress. For many years he was a regular attendant of the services of the M.E. Church, but during the later years his Hearing became so impaired that he was unable to hear and share in the order of services, so did not attend. During the last few years the deceased has been in poor health, and four weeks ago pneumonia developed resulting in weakening of the heart action and which was the final cause of his death. Two brothers and one sister had preceded him in death. Besides the family who mourn the loss of this father, there is one brother and two sisters who join the children in their sorrow. These are C. C. Woods of Olin, Iowa; Mrs. Josie DeLarm of Albion, Neb.; and Mrs. Ethel Shapland of Richmond, Virginia. Also there are fourteen grandchildren and a large circle of friends and acquaintances. Funeral was held in the M.E. church of Olin, Saturday afternoon December 22, 1923, conducted by the pastor, Rev. James Baltz. The songs of the service were sung by Mrs. Louis Rohwedder, Mrs. Jay McCormick, A. B. Dahl, and Guy Macomber. A large number of relatives and neighbors was present to pay the last tribute of love to the departed. At the close of the services the body was interred in the Olin cemetery. Submitted by: Kathy Anthony Source: Olin Recorder, 20 December 1923. Note: The obituary was published with "P. H. Wood" in the headline and "Woods" in the body.
	Selim Worster 26 May 1822—14 January 1907
		Mr. Selim Worster died at his home near Langworthy, January 14, 1907, aged 84 years, 7 months and 18 days. Mr. Worster had been in a failing condition of health for several months, but he was not confined to his bed until a week or so previous to his demise. Mr. Worster could properly be regarded as one of the pioneers of Jones County. He resided upon the farm where his death occurred for fifty-four years. He was born in Swanzey, New Hampshire, May 26th 1822. He was married in that state June 26th, 1815, to Lucy S. Ripley, a native of Winchester, who survives the deseased at the advanced age of eighty-one years. They came to Jones County in 1855, and purchased the farm which ever after remained their home. Mr. and Mrs. Worster were the parents of eleven children, ten of whom survive, one dying at the age of 2 years and although widely scattered, everyone of the survivors was present at the funeral, which was conducted at the family residence on Wednesday forenoon, the 16th, by Rev. M. A. Breed, Pastor of the Congregational Church of Monticello. These children are: George C. Worster, Ottosen, Iowa; John M. Worster, Neushe Rapids, Kansas; Waldo A. Worster, Fort Scott, Kansas; Alden E. Worster, Algona, Iowa; C. S. Worster, Emporia, Kansas; Miranda S. Dunn, West Bend, Iowa; W. J. Worster, Ottosen, Iowa; Hattie J. Clark, Cass Township; Cora Walters, Cass Township; Henry F. Worster Langworthy The remains were laid to rest in Oakwoods Cemetery, Monticello. The deceased was a kindly, social gentleman, a hard worker and a good manager. After he passed the four score mile post, he worked as energetically as a young man. He has a brother living who is 87 years old. His mother lived to be 91 years old. Mr. Worster was an honest man, and very justly respected by his acquaintances. Submitted by: Gary Worster Note: There is a conflict about date of death. One source says July and the obit says January.
	Freda Zimmerman Soper February 5, 1915–August 22. 1947
		Services were held Sunday at 2:15 at the Smykil Home for Funerals and St. Paul's American Lutheran Church for Mrs. Freda Soper 32 who passed away Friday morning at Mercy Hospital. Rev. H. L. Bushing pastor conducted the service. Burial was at Antioch Cemetery. Casket bearers were Lawrence Otten, Irvin Hovet, Arthur Marek, Henry Hartman, Jess Conrad and Curt Sutton. Freda Anna Zimmerman, seventh child of Mino Zimmerman and his departed wife, Sophia Dirks Zimmerman was born on February 5, 1915 at Center Jct., Jones Co, IA. Her child and girlhood years blossomed into womanhood in the parental home on an agricultural residence near Olin where she was industriously trained for the American way of life by assisting in the home and farms many tasks, attending the elementary grades of Olin consolidated School and continuing on through two grades in the high school. To start her on the religiously narrow way to eternal life, the Lord adopted her as His own through faith in the Gospel of Christ's death for our offenses and His resurrection for our justification and calling it unto her in Holy Baptism on February 16, 1915 at the Wayne Ev. Lutheran Church with the hands of the sainted pastor C. Mardorf. Followed a two year course of thorough Bible study she gave her hand and heart at a Lord's altar to that faith on her Confirmation Day of May 27, 1928 under Pastor Matthias. Several years ago she was granted membership in St. Paul's American Lutheran Church. Her married life was solemnized by the Lord on August 26, 1933 when she and Horace Soper were united in marriage. Out of this pledge four children were born, now bearing the names of Betty Lou 13, Donald Ray 11, Donna Mae 8, and Joanne 5, reared and cared for of late years by the mother unto her death. Highly blessed by the Lord's powers of preservation she was given retained health throughout her pilgrimage until on Thursday, August 12th, when it appeared illness of an unreleasing nature presented itself, necessitating hospitalization on August 14th, which however, together with medical science and care, could not prevent her passing away early Friday morning 6:45 AM in the presence of her brother and sister, after reaching the age of 32 years 6 mos and 17 days. During her brief illness, three heavenely ministrations were bestowed upon her by her pastor through the word and prayer and on the last night of her life on earth, she was given the high Sacrament of Holy Communion. Her departure is mourned by her four children, her father Mino Zimmerman, her stepmother Mrs. Mino Zimmerman of Anamosa: five brothers, Louis Zimmerman of Clarence, August and Minehart of Olin, George of Hale and John of Cedar Rapids. Five sisters: Mrs. L. M Frankfurt and Mrs. Margaret Housman of Anamosa, Mrs. Marion Byers of Olin, Mrs. Dick Luck of Oelwein and Mrs. Robert Paulsen of Chicago, many other relatives and a host of friends and neighbors. For the past few months's she had been employed at Gordon's Grocery Store as a clerk. Submitted by: Donna Merrick
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