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295. Charles Lloyd BROOKHOUSER Jr. (Charles Lloyd BROOKHOUSER , Frank Mason BROOKHOUSER , Hiram BROOKHOUSER , Adam BROOKHOUSER , Johannes Adam BROOKHOUSER , Johann Jacob BRUCHHÄUSER , Jacob BRUCHHÄUSER , Johannes BRUCHHÄUSER , Johann Gerlach von , Theis von ) was born in 1919. He died in 1974.

Charles married Mary Jane ROBINSON in 1942. Mary was born in 1922.

They had the following children:

310 F i Carol Lynn BROOKHOUSER was born in 1943.
311 M ii Charles Lloyd BROOKHOUSER 3rd. was born in 1946.

Charles married Joyce Lee DICKMAN in 1968. Joyce was born in 1947.
312 F iii Karen Parnell BROOKHOUSER was born in 1948.
313 M iv James Hamilton BROOKHOUSER was born in 1956.
314 F v Roberta Jane BROOKHOUSER was born in 1958.

297. William BEHNE (Wilhelmina (Minnie) BROCKHEISER , Joh.Franz (Frank) BRUCHHÄUSER , Johann Franz BRUCHHÄUSER , Franz BRUCHHÄUSER , Johannes Cornelius BRUCHHÄUSER , Johann Jacob BRUCHHÄUSER , Jacob BRUCHHÄUSER , Johannes BRUCHHÄUSER , Johann Gerlach von , Theis von ) was born on 29 Aug 1879 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. He died on 24 Jun 1964 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.

WILLIAM BEHNE
Mr. William Behne, 84, of 1428 Starr, died at 1:50 a.m. Wednesday at St. Francis hospital where he had been a patient since May 22. He had been in failing health since last October.
He was born Aug 29, 1879 in Burlington the son of William and Minnie Brookhiser Behne. He was a life resident of Burlington and was a retired carpenter, having worked for several local contractors.
He attended St. Lukes United Church of Christ and was a member of the Carpenters local.
On Aug 13, 1902, he married Margaret Wambsgans in Burlington.
Surviving are two children, John E. Behne, Oswego, Ill., and Mrs. Margaret D. Garrison, Burlington, one brother John A. Behne, Denver, Colo.; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. One sister and one brother died earlier.
Services will be 2 p.m. Friday from Prugh's chapel, Rev. Leonard Stark officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cenetery.
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1. Found The Hawk-Eye, Burliington, Iowa (newspaper), Wednesday June 24, 1964, page 26 copied from microfilm at the Burlington Public Library, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa USA.

William married Margaret WAMBSGANS, daughter of John WAMBSGANS and Dora HUTH, on 13 Aug 1902 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. Margaret was born on 29 Sep 1883 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. She died on 3 Jul 1975 in Ft.Madison.

MRS. MARGARET BEHNE
Mrs. Margaret Behne, 91, of 1428 S. Starr, died at 10 am Thursday, July 3 at Ft. Madison Sacred Heart Hospital.
She was born Sept 29, 1883 at Burlington, the daughter of John and Dora Huth Wambsgans. She married William Behne in Burlington on Aug 13, 1902. He died in 1964. She was a member of St. Luke United Church of Christ.
Surviving: one son, John Ocwego, Ill.; one daughter Mrs. Margaret Garrison, Burlington; one sister, Elizabeth Wambsgans, Burlington; two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; and one niece.
Funeral was Saturday at Prughs Chapel with burial in Memorial Part cemetery. Rev. Ernest Ellmers officiated.
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1. Found the Hawk Eye, Burlington, (newspaper), Sunday July 6, 1975, page 22 copied from microfilm at the Burlington Public Library, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa USA.

William and Margaret had the following children:

315 M i John Edward BEHNE was born 15 May 1903 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. He died on 29 Sep 1985 in Memorial Park, Burlington.

JOHN EDWARD BEHNE
John Edward Behne, 82, of 79 Western Pines, West Burlington, died in Klein Memorial Hospital at 10:10 p.m. Sunday Sept 29.
He was born May 15, 1903 in Burlington to William and Margaret Wambsgans Behne. He married Helen Ruth Taylor Jan 20, 1940 at Dallas City, Ill.
Mr. Behne was a retired meat cutter. He was a member of Masonic orders.
Surviving his wife and a sister Margaret Garrison, Burlington.
Comittal 1 p.m. Thrusday in Memorial Park Cemetery the Rev. Richard Gilbert. A Masonic service will be conducted at the graveside. A Memorial has been established for Burlington Medical Center Cancer Division. (1)

1. Found The Hawk Eye, Burlington, Iowa (newspapter) Monday Sept 30, 1985, page 14 copied from microfilm at the Burlington Public Library, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa USA.

John married Helen Ruth TAYLOR on 20 Jan 1940 in Dallas Cty, Illinois. Helen was born on 1 Jan 1912. She died on 12 Mar 1997 in West Burlington.
316 F ii Margaret D. BEHNE was born on 5 Aug 1904 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. She died on 31 Oct 1997.

Margaret married Milo C. GARRISON.

Milo C. Garrison
Mr. Milo Clinton Garrison, 58, of 238 S. Sixth, died Thursday morning in Mercy Hospital. He was taken there early Thursday after becoming ill at home.
He was born Nov. 14, 1904 at Alliance, Neb. the son of Milo E. and Elizabeth Ingersoll Garrison, and was married to Margaret Behne here February 4, 1924.
Mr. Garrison was employed as a clerk in the Burlington Railroad office since 1922. He was a member of First Christian church, Malta Lodge 318 A.F. 7 A.M., and St Omer Commandary 15, Knights Templar.
Surviving his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Arthur Schach, Jr. and Mrs. George Smyth, both of Burlington; three grandchildren; a sister Mrs. Alithea Daly, of Burlington; and his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Bryant, of Burlington.
Services will be Saturday at 3:30 p.m. in Prugh's chapel. The Rev. L.Z. Patton will officiate. Burial with Masonic rites will be in Memorial Park.

298. Katherine BEHNE (Wilhelmina (Minnie) BROCKHEISER , Joh.Franz (Frank) BRUCHHÄUSER , Johann Franz BRUCHHÄUSER , Franz BRUCHHÄUSER , Johannes Cornelius BRUCHHÄUSER , Johann Jacob BRUCHHÄUSER , Jacob BRUCHHÄUSER , Johannes BRUCHHÄUSER , Johann Gerlach von , Theis von ) was born about 1881 in Iowa. She died on 9 Oct 1954 in Burlington

Mrs. Kate Hartman, 73, of 1603 Summer street, died at her home Saturday evening after a long illness She was born in Burlington the daughter of William and Minnie Behne, On Dec 18, 1901 she married Charles W. Hartman at Burlington.
Mrs. Hartman was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church and the Hawkeye Natives.
Survivors include her husband; one daughter Mrs. George Shaklin of Burlington; two brothers William Behne of Burlington and John Behne of Denver, Colo; one grandson, 2 great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
One brother and her parents proceeded her in death.
Funeral Services will be held Monday at 3:20 pm from the Giles Funeral Home. Dr. M.E. Lehmann will officiate and burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Sunday at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m.
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1. copied from microfilm at the Burlington Public Library, Des Moines County, Iowa, USA, Burlington, Ia Hawk Eye Gazette, Sat. Oct 9, 1954, page 11.

Katherine married Charles William HARTMAN, son of John HARTMAN and Lena CRIST, on 18 Dec 1901 in Burlington, Iowa. Charles was born on 25 Dec 1880 in Burlington, Iowa. He died on 20 Feb 1960.

Monday Feb. 22, 1960, Burlington, Ia. Hawk Eye Gazette
Charles W. Hartman, 712 N. Sixth, died in Burlington hospital Saturday. He was 80 years old last Christmas Day.
La___rites will be at Giles funeral home Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. Officiating will b e Dr. M.E. Lehmann, pastor of Bethany Lutheran Church, of which Mr. Hartman was a member. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
A native of Burlington. Hartman was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hartman. On Dec. 18, 1901, he married Katie Behne. They were married in Burlington.
Survivors are, Mrs. George O. Shanklin, with whom he made his home; a sister Mrs. John Thomas, Burlington; a grandson, and three great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Hartman died previously, as did three brothers and two sisters.

Page 421

MARRIAGE RECORD, DES MOINES COUNTY, IOWA

No. 376 Mr. Charles W. Hartman age 22 to Katherine Behne age 20
License issued by clerk of the District Court at said County Dec 18, 1901

AFFIDAVIT

I John C. Thomas of Des Moines County, state of Iowa aged 23 years do solemnly swear that I am acquainted with Charles W. Hartman and Miss Katherine Behne. Who are parties for the Marriage of whom a license is applied for; that said Charles W. Hartman is of the age of 22 years and upwards, of sound contracting mind and unmarried; that said Miss Katherine Behne is of the age of 20 years and upwards, of sound contracting mind and unmarried; and that here is no legal impediment to said parties entering the marriage state, to the best of my knowledge, information and belief, and that I am not interested in the issue of License ______________________________________________________.
John C. Thomas
Subscribed and sworn by John C. Thomas before me Dec. 18, 1901.
C.E. Demling
Clerk District Court
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Deputy

ISSUE OF LICENSE

Application being made this day by John C. Thomas for License of the Marriage of Mr. Charles W. Hartman aged 22 years and Miss Katherine Behne aged 20 years and it appearing by his affidavit that the said parties are of competent age and condition to marry LICENSE IS THEREFORE ISSUED.

CERTIFICATE OF MARRIAGE

STATE OF IOWA, Des Moines County, ss No. 376
I HEREBY CERTIFY, That on the 18 day of December A.D. 1901. I did solemnize the Marriage of Mr. Charles W. Hartman to Miss Catharine Behne at the house of Mrs. Minnie Behne is said county. Given under my hand this 18 day of December A.D. 1901.
Carl Kurz
Ev. Pastor

Found at the Burlington Public Library, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. Microfilmed for the Genealogical Society of the Church of Latter - Day Saints. Des Moines County Court House, Burlington, Iowa; Clerk of Courts Office 27 January 1975; Marriage Record Vol 19 1899 - 1902 (19. Marriage Record, From Nov 15, 1899 to Jan 1, 1902 Des Moines County (Book cover)).

Charles and Katherine had the following children:

317 F i Ruth W HARTMAN was born on 11 Feb 1903 in Burlington. She died on 27 Apr 1991 in Orlando.

The Hawk Eye - Tuesday - April 30, 1991. page 9A

Ruth W. Shanklin, Orlando, Fla. formerly of Burlington died Saturday, April 27, 1991, in Orlando.
Born Feb. 11, 1903, she was the daughter of Charles W. and Katie Hartman. She married George Shanklin Oct. 29, 1921. He preceded her in death.
Se and her husband were owners of Shanklin Jewelry on North Hill for 25 years. She was a member of the First Congregational Church, E.C. Blackman Eastern Star, Palestine Shrine, Pyramid Temple Daughters of the Nile and the Red Cross board. She moved to Florida in 1986, living in Fort Walton Beach and Orlando.
Surviving are one son Robert O. Shanklin, Fort Walton Beach Fla.; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren, including Jamie Shanklin of Burlington.

Ruth married George SHANKLIN on 29 Oct 1921 in Burlington. George was born on 26 Jan 1902 in Burlington. He died in Sep 1964.

GEORGE SHANKLIN
26 Jan 1902
Sep 1964
52601 (Burlington, Des Moines, IA)
(none specified)
481-05-3815

RUTH W SHANKLIN
11 Feb 1903
Apr 1991
(not specified)
(none specified)
484-14-2467
Iowa

299. John A BEHNE (Wilhelmina (Minnie) BROCKHEISER , Joh.Franz (Frank) BRUCHHÄUSER , Johann Franz BRUCHHÄUSER , Franz BRUCHHÄUSER , Johannes Cornelius BRUCHHÄUSER , Johann Jacob BRUCHHÄUSER , Jacob BRUCHHÄUSER , Johannes BRUCHHÄUSER , Johann Gerlach von , Theis von ) was born on 21 Dec 1884 in Iowa. He died on 30 Dec 1971 in Arkansas Manor Nursing Home.

The Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Tuesday, January 11, 1972, page 7

JOHN A BEHNE
Funeral services have been held in Denver, Color., for John A. Behne, 87, a Burlington native, who died Dec. 28 in Denver.
He was born Dec. 21, 1884, in Burlington and worked as an engineer on the C.B. & Q., Colorado and Southern railroads.
Surviving his wife, Pearl, one step-son Loren McMannana, of California; two nieces and one nephew.

John married (1) Clara SAFTIG.

They had the following children:

318 M i Theodore Joseph BEHNE Police Officer was born on 5 May 1911 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. He died on 6 Oct 1993 in Waterloo, Iowa.

THEODORE J. BEHNE
Theodore Joseph Behne, 82, lifetime Burlington Citizen and veteran police officer, died Wednesday, Oct 6, 1993, while attending the Iowa State Police Associations annual conference in Waterloo.
Born May 5, 1911 in Burlington, he was the son of John and Clara Saftig Behne. He married Louise P. Thye June 29, 1938 St. Patricks Church in Burlington.
He was a graduate of St. Patrick's School and the Burlington Commercial School. He worked for Western Union and the Iowa Soap Co., then owned the Willy's Jeep franchise at the intersections of Corse and Mark Lane prior to World War II.
Mr. Behne worked for the Burlington Police Department for 25 years, beginning May 1, 1941. He served as patrolman, sergeant in charge of the school patrol, lieutenant and captain in charge of the city traffic department and chief of police.
Following his retirement from the police department, he became a lieutenant and then assistant chief of the Iowa Army Ammunition Plants Guard Force. He sold real estate for awhile and then helped organize the Des Moines County Sheriffs Department during the term of Rick Glick. In 1978 he opened Behne, Ellerhoff, and Lewis Realty with Ron Elleerhoff and Richard Lewis.
For the past five years he dedicated his time to serve as president of the Burlington Police Department's chapter of the Iowa state Police Association, Unit No. 3. During that time he conducted fund-raising events for the benefit of deceased police officers families. His last fund event, a country and western show at Burlington High School was in September 1993.
Mr. Behne was elected a delegate to represent the Burlington Police Association at the 1993 Conference of the Iowa State Police Association in Waterloo which he was attending at his death.
Survivors include his wife; a daughter Bonnie Jean Wanbach of rural Burlington; a son Theodore A. Behne of Burlington; two sisters Marie Meyer and Frances Gorman, both of Burlington 12 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother.
Friends may call after 8 am Friday at Lunning Chapel. Friends may attend a vigil service and visitation from 6 to 8 pm Friday at the Chapel.
The funeral for Mr. Behne will be 10:30 am Saturday at Lunning Chapel with the Rev. Michael Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.
A memorial has been established.
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1. Found the Hawk Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Thursday Oct 7, 1993 page 8B copied from microfilm at the Burlington Public Library, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa USA.

Theodore married Louise P. THYE on 29 Jun 1938 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
319 F ii Marie BEHNE.

Marie married MEYER.
320 F iii Frances BEHNE.

Frances married GORMAN.
321 M iv -boy- BEHNE.

John also married (2) Pearl E. CUNNING div. McMannama, daughter of Alonzo S. CUNNING and Anna, on 27 Aug 1930 in Cheyenne. Pearl was born on 27 Jul 1884 in Omaha, Nebrasca.

John also married (3) Fannie on 22 May 1909 in Centerville, Iowa. The marriage ended in divorce.

John also married (4) Beryl.

302. Katherine Louise BROOKHISER [image] (William John BROOKHISER , Joh.Franz (Frank) BRUCHHÄUSER , Johann Franz BRUCHHÄUSER , Franz BRUCHHÄUSER , Johannes Cornelius BRUCHHÄUSER , Johann Jacob BRUCHHÄUSER , Jacob BRUCHHÄUSER , Johannes BRUCHHÄUSER , Johann Gerlach von , Theis von ) was born on 20 Aug 1887 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. She died on 27 Nov 1961 in Burlington, Iowa and was buried in Memorial Park, Burlington.

She married Fred Hartman and resided in Burlington, Iowa Dec 1946.

Mrs. Katherine Louise Hartman, 74, 1208 Summer died at Mercy Hospital Monday afternoon at 4:20 after an extended illiness.
She was born in Burlington, Aug 30, 1887, the daughter of William J. and Wilhelmina Dietz Brookhiser and was married to Fred Hartman Oct. 23, 1907.
She was a member of Spring Grove Methodist Church and the Auxiliary of the Spanish-American War Veterans and V.F.W.
Surviving are her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Clinton Bowman and Mrs. Guy Schnedler both of Burlington, one son Lester Hartman, Morning Sun; two brothers Frank Brookhiser of McGregar, Minn. and William Brookhiser of West Burlington, two sisters Mrs. Grover Wilson, New London, and Mrs. Lorenz Vahle, Rt 1; 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
A daughter, one son, one brother and three sisters died previously.
Services will be held in Prugh's Chapel, Thrusday afternoon at 2 o'clock Rev. Earl Nelson will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Found in the Hawkeye (newspaper); Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; Tuesday 28 November 1961; page 9; microfilm at Burlington Public Library; Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa USA.

Katherine married Fred HARTMAN Bus Driver [image], son of Kilian HARTMAN and Annie SEITZ, on 23 Oct 1907 in Burlington, Iowa. Fred was born on 31 Mar 1877 in Iowa. He died in Jul 1973 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.

SPANISH - AMERICAN WAR VET DIED AT 96

The ranks of Spanish-American war veterans, once a lose-knit throng playing a viral role in Burlington's growth, have thinned in recent decades as age and infinity have done what tropical dieses and 19th century Spanish arms could not.
The reunions of those proud soldiers were suspended in later years as only two veterans remained - Walter W. Fritzche 1803 Madison, and Fred Hartman recently retired to live in Park Manor Nursing Home.
Fritzche stood alone Friday as the city's only living link, to military history of another century; Hartman died at 96 in Park Manor about 4:40 a.m.
He was born March 31, 1877 in Des Moines County, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Killian Hartman. He married Katherine Brookhiser on Oct 23, 1907 in Burlington. She died Nov. 27, 1961.
Mr. Hartman was a member of the V.F.W., the Street and Electric Railway Union and Spring Grove United Methodist Church. He was a street car motorman and city bus driver for 26 years.
SURVIVING: two daughters, Mrs. Clinton (Marcella Bowman, and Mrs. Clay (Florence) Schnedler, both of Burlington: one son Lester C. New London; one brother Frank Burlington, 13 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildern.
funeral 1:30 p.m. Monday, Prugh's Chapel. Rev. LeRoy Moore; military rites at Memorial Park.

Found the Hawk-Eye; (newspaper); Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; Friday July 13, 1973; page 10, microfilm at Burlington Public Library Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa USA.

Fred and Katherine had the following children:

322 F i Florence Anna HARTMAN was born on 12 Sep 1908 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. She died on 7 Aug 2005 in Burlington, Iowa.

she had 3 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren

PUBLICATION: Hawk Eye
PUBLICATION DATE: 8/9/05

Florence Schnedler
Florence Ann Schnedler, 96, of Burlington, died at 2:40 p.m. Sunday Aug 7, 2005, at the care center.
Born Sept 12, 1908, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Fred and Katherine Louise Brookhiser Hartman. On April 21, 1925, she married Guy E. Schnedler in Burlington. He died April 15, 1982.
Mrs. Schnedler was a homemaker. She also worked as a porduction worker for the Army ammunition Plant.
She was of the Protestant faith. She loved to play bingo.
Survivors include one daughter, Betty Shoemaker of Burlington; three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, 13 great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Marcella Bowman of Burlington; nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by one son and one brother.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday at Prugh's Chapel. There will be no family visitation.
The graveside committal service for Mrs. Schnedler will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Aspen Grove Cemetery, with Pastor Charles Stevens officiating.

Florence married Guy E. SCHNEDLER, son of Edward SCHNEDLER and Mary DOAK. Guy died on 15 Apr 1982 in Burlington, Iowa.

Guy E. Schnelder, 79, of 1604 S. 12th died at 9:05 p.m. Thrusday April 15, at St. Francis Continuation Care Center.
He was born Jan 9, 1903 at Clark County, Mo., to Edward and Mary Doak Schnelder. He married Florence A Hartman, April 21, 1925 at Burlington.
Mr. Schnelder was retired after 19 years as a Burlington city bus driver and 15 years as a foreman at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant. He was protestant.
Survinving: his wife, a son Edward Schnelder, Davenport; a daughter, Mrs. Oral (Betty) Shoemaker, Burlington, three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; four sisters Mrs. Dora McCarty, Mrs. Bertha Cooper, Mrs. Lottie McCarty and Mrs. Delford (Helen) Culp, all of Burlington.
Funeral 1:30 p.m. Monday, Prugh's Chapel; Rev. A.C. Koengeter; Aspen Grove.

Found the Hawk Eye, Friday April 16, 1982, page 11.
323 M ii no name HARTMAN was born on 21 Dec 1910 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. He died on 23 Dec 1910 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.

died about heartfailure
324 M iii Lester Clearance HARTMAN Holzfäller was born on 23 Jul 1912 in Concordia Tsp., Des Moines Co., Iowa.

Lester married Winifred Irene ANHALT about 1935. Winifred was born on 3 Jul 1913. She died on 4 Feb 1992 in Burlington, Iowa.
325 F iv Lucille Wilhelmina HARTMAN was born on 23 Aug 1920 in Burlington.
326 F v Marcella Helen HARTMAN was born on 12 Dec 1925 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.

Marcella married Clinton BOWMAN on 2 Dec 1943 in Burlington, Iowa.

304. Mathilda Amelia BROOKHISER [image] (William John BROOKHISER , Joh.Franz (Frank) BRUCHHÄUSER , Johann Franz BRUCHHÄUSER , Franz BRUCHHÄUSER , Johannes Cornelius BRUCHHÄUSER , Johann Jacob BRUCHHÄUSER , Jacob BRUCHHÄUSER , Johannes BRUCHHÄUSER , Johann Gerlach von , Theis von ) was born on 3 Mar 1894 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. She died on 13 May 1970 in New London, Iowa.

In Dec 1946 She was residing in Morning Sun, Iowa
MATILDA WILSON
Mrs. Mathilda Amelia Willson, 76, New London, died at 8:20 a.m. Wednesday May 13, in Memorial Hospital after she was stricken at her son's rural West Burlington home Tuesday night.
Funeral 10:30 a.m. Saturday Elliott-Lunning Chapel here, Rev. James Edwards; Memorial Park Cemetery.

WILLSON SERVICES
Services for Mrs. Mathilda Amelia Willson, New London who died May 13, will be held in the Elliott-Luning Chapel Sat. 10:30 a.m. with Rev. James Edward officiating. Interment will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the Chapel Friday 7:30 until 9 p.m.

Found the Hawkeye (newspaper); Wednesday May 13, 1970; page 28; Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; microfilm at Burlington Public Library; Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.

Mathilda married Grover WILLSON Farmer, son of George Francis WILLSON and ALICE CONGROVE, on 25 Sep 1917 in Des Moines County, Iowa. Grover was born on 24 Dec 1894 in Garland, Iowa. He died in Jan 1962 in Rosco, New London, Iowa.

GROVER WILLSON
Grover A. Willson, 67, died at St. Francis Hospital at 8:55 p.m. Sunday. He had been a patient there for eight days.
He was born in Garland, Dec 24, 1894, the son of George and Alice Congrove Willson. He married Matilda Brookhiser at Burlington Sept 25, 1917. Willson a retired farmer from New London, was a member of the New London Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include: his wife; four sons, Grover jr. Morning Sun; Ralph A., 324 Adams; James E. Iowa City; William D. 900 S. 10th; three daughters: Mrs. Lucille Horn, Mt. Union; Mrs. Lois Seins, Malibu, California; and Mrs.Anna Louise Comstock, Mt. Pleasant; two sisters: Mrs. Cora Siverly, Fransno, calif., Mrs. George Hay, Chicago, a brother Ralph C. Chicago; 18 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be at the Elliott-Lunning Chapel Wednes at 2 p.m. The Rev. John Wollen and the Rev. William Rusterhaven will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

WILLSON SERVICES
Services for Mr. Grover A. Willson, 67, retired farmer of New London who departed December 31, will be at the Elliott-Lunning Chapel Wednesday at 2 p.m. Interment will be Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the Chapel Tuesday afternoon and evening.
Found Burlington Hawkeye (newspaper); January 2, 1962; page __, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; microfilm at Burlington Public Library; Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa USA.

Grover and Mathilda had the following children:

327 M i Francis William WILLSON was born on 16 Jan 1920 in Iowa. He died in 1961 in Iowa City.

Francis married Whanita May RIEPE on 9 Oct 1945 in Morning Sun, Iowa.
328 M ii Grover WILLSON was born on 16 Aug 1921. He died on 16 Jun 1991.

Grover Willson, 69, passed away at 2:45 a.m. Sunday, June 16, 1991 at the University of Iowa Hospitals following complications from cancer.
Grover was born August 16, 1921 in Des Moines County, the second son of Grover Willson, Sr. and Mathilda Brookhiser Willson. He farmed near Yarmouth for 28 years after serving as a staff-sergeant in the U.S. Air Force during World War II, flying 31 missions over Japan in a B-29 bomber. For the past 16 years he has resided in Medeapolis working as a carpenter and driving delivery for Delta Wholesale Pharmaceutical Company.
He has served on the Farm Bureau Board and the Des Moines County Farm Service Board for many years. He was an active member of the Daniel Matson American Legion Post 243, the Iowa Organization of Odd Fellows and the Yarmouth Community Church. Many days were spent in his favorite pastime of gardening and fishing.
Grover graduated from Yarmouth High School in 1940, and married Elnora V. Vandermark in Pleasant Grove on May 23, 1943. Of this union, three children were born Karen, Terry, and Patti.
He is survived by his wife, Elnora, Medeapolis; daughters Karen (Robert Douglas) Clay, Burlington and Pattie S. (Rick L.) Van Winkle, Medeapolis. Grandchildren Jeffery Grover Strauss, U.S. Air Force, South Korea, and Kelli V. Clay Burlington, Dustin Richard and Devin Willson Van Winkle, Medeapolis; and a great-grandchild, Garrett Scott Strause. Brothers and sisters: Lucille (Dale) Horn, Mt. Union; Lois (Art) Rosales, Union Oregon; Ralph Willson, Burlington; James Willson, Boca Raton, Florida; William Willson, Burlington; Anna (Donald) Comstock, Mt. Union and sister-in law, Wahnetta (Frances) Willson Goble, Medeapolis and Renee Burg, Burlington 18 nieces and nephews and many cousins.
He was preceded in death by his beloved son, Terry.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Hagele and Honts Funeral Home in Medeapolis.
The services for Mr. Willson will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Yarmouth Community United Church of Christ with the Revs. Willism Kerr and W.O. Talley officiating. Burial will be in the Shinar Cemetery at Pleasant Grove.
A Memorial has been established for the Yarmouth Community United Church of Christ.

The Hawk Eye Monday June 17, 1991

Grover married Elnora V. VANDERMARK, daughter of Ralph VANDERMARK, on 23 May 1943 in Pleasant Grove.
329 F iii Lucille Carol WILLSON was born on 30 Nov 1922 in Iowa.

Lucille married Dale Everett HORN, son of James Everett HORN and Orva FEATHERBY, on 26 Feb 1941 in Yarmouth. Dale was born on 23 Jul 1921 in Yarmouth. He died on 15 Sep 1994 in Burlington.

Dale Everett Horn, 73, of 20663 210th St. Mt. Union died at 10:24 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, 1994 at Burlington Medical Center.
Born July 23, 1921 in Yarmouth, he was the son of J.E. and Orva Featherby Horn. On Feb. 26, 1941, he married Lucille Willson in Yarmouth.
Mr. Horn was a farmer, sold Crows Seed Corn, and was a mechanical foreman at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant.
He fought in World War II in the 83rd Army Division, serving in France, and was a purple heart recipient. He attended Yarmouth Community Church. He was a member of the Yarmouth Gun Club, the V.F.W. of New London, the American Legion of Medeapolis and the Disabled American Veterans of Burlington.
Survivors include his mother of New London, his wife; one son Robert Lee Horn of Burlington; three daughters Marjorie Horn, of Wapello, Mary Hockett of West Burling and Nancy Kester of Burlington; eight grandchildren, three brothers Earl Horn of New London, Dwight Horn of West Burlington and Lyle Horn of Mt. Union; two sisters Helen Bauman of West Burlington and Mona Quiroga of Lancaster, Calif.
He was preceded in death by his father and one son.
Visitation will be after 8 a.m. Monday at Lunniing Chapel, where the family will receive friends between 7 and 8:30 p.m.
The funeral for Mr. Horn will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Lunning Chapel, with the Rev. Gordon Simms officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
A memorial has been established for the Yarmouth Community Church and the Mediapolis Little League.
330 F iv Marcella Jean WILLSON was born in 1924. She died in 1924.
331 F v Lois Jane WILLSON was born on 25 Feb 1927 in Sperry, Iowa. She died on 21 Sep 2004 in La Grande, ORE.

PUBLICATION: Hawk Eye
PUBLISHED DATE: 9-25-04

Lois Siens
Lois J Siens, 77, of La Grande, Ore, died of natural causes Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2004, in Grande Ronde Hospital.
Born Feb 25, 1927, in Des Moines, she was the daughter of Grover and Mitilda Willson. On July 31, 1949, she married Glendard Siens in Morning Sun. He died in April 2000.
Mrs. Siens operated a gas station in the Mojave Desert for a time. She later owned and operated a station in the Eugene, Ore, area.
She was raised and educated in Des Moines, where she graduated from high school. She enjoyed collecting porcelain dolls, fishing and going on rides.
Survivors include two brothers James Willson of Burlington and William Willson of West Burlington, and Lucille Horn of Mediapolis and Anna Comstock of Mt. Pleasant.
At her request no services will be held.
Memorials may be directed to the charity of ones choice. They may be sent care of the Loveland Funeral Chapel, 1508 Fourth St., La Grande, Ore. 97850.
Loveland Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Lois married (1) Glenard SIENS on 31 Jul 1949 in Morning Sun. Glenard was born on 31 Oct 1934. He died on 6 Apr 2000 in La Grande, Oregon.

Lois also married (2) Art ROSALES.
332 M vi Ralph Ardell WILLSON Willson Trucking Co. was born on 28 Apr 1929. He died on 20 Sep 1997 in Burlington, Iowa.

Ralph A. Willson, 68, U.S. 61 South, Burlington, died at 5:50 a.m. Saturday Sept. 20, 1997 at Veterans Administration Medical Center in Iowa City.
Born April 28, 1929, in Sperry, he was the son of Grover A. Willson Sr. and Mathilda Amelia Brookhiser Willson. On April 7, 1952, he married Shirley Ann Virgin in Arkansas. She died Jan. 31, 1987.
Mr. Willson owned and operated Ralph A. Willson Trucking Co.
He was a Koran War Army veteran, receiving a purple heart after being wounded. He was of the Methodist faith. He was a member of VFW post 10102, Disabled American Veterans, American Legion and Elks Club. He loved playing cards, Mack trucks, and taking care of stray dogs.
Survivors include one son Steve Willson of Burlington; three sisters, Lucille Horn of Burlington, Lois Siens of La Grande, Ore., and Anna Comstock of Mount Pleasant; two brothers, William D. Willson of West Burlington and James Willson of Boca Raton, Fla.; one aunt; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend Alan Frasu of Augusta.
Besides his wife he was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister.
Visitation will be after 8 a.m. Tuesday in Lunning Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
The funeral for Mr. Wilson will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Lunning Chapel, with the Rev. Shirley Bliven officiating. Burial will be in Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery.
a memorial has been established for the Des Moines County Humane Society.

Found The Hawk Eye, Sunday , Sept 21, 1997, page 10 B

Ralph married Shirley Ann VIRGIN, daughter of Harold F. VIRGIN and Francis J. MARGTINDALE, on 7 Apr 1952 in Arkansas. Shirley was born on 9 Oct 1932 in Burlington. She died on 31 Jan 1987 in Burlington.

Shirley Ann Willson, Route 1, died Saturday morning, Jan. 31, at Burlington Medical Center. She was 54.
Mrs. Willson was born Oct 9, 1932, in Burlington to Harold F. and Francis J. Margtindale Virgin. Her step mother was Margaret Virgin. She married Ralph A. Wilson April 7, 1952.
Mrs. Willson was a member of the First Christian Church and belonged to the "Lucky Rollers" bowling team.
Surviving are her husband; a son Steve Willson of Burlington; a brother, Gary Virgin of Gladstone, Ill.; a sister Betty Fraiser of Burlington; several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be at 1 p.m., Monday at Lunning chapel, with the Rev. Dale Hemmpen officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
A memorial has been established to University Hospitals Iowa City.

found the Hawk Eye, Sunday , February 1, 1987, page 87
333 M vii James Edward WILLSON was born on 28 Jan 1931 in Washington Tsp, Yarmouth Co, Iowa.
334 M viii William Don WILLSON was born on 4 Mar 1934 in Roscoe, Washing.Township, Des Moines Co..
335 F ix Anna Louise WILLSON was born on 4 Nov 1935 in Washington Tsp, Iowa.

Anna married Donald CARLON COMSTOCK, son of Ruth SHULL CARLON, on 5 Jul 1955 in Mt. Pleasant. Donald was born on 19 May 1926 in Chariton. He died on 24 Nov 2000 in Mt. Pleasant.

Don Carlon Comstock, 74, Mt. Pleasant died of pancreatic cancer at 4:15 p.m. Friday Nov. 24, 2000, at his home.
Born May 19, 1926, in Chariton, he was the son of Ruth Shull Carlon. Age 3 he was given to the Iowa Soldiers and Orphan Home in Davenport, later named the Anne Wintermeyer Home. At a young age he was taken as a foster child by Jessie and Lydia Swartz Comstock of the Shiloh area later became the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant. On July 5, 1955, he married Anna L. Willson in rural Mt. Pleasant.
Mr. Comstock farmed for 28 years and retired from General Electric after 22 years.
He moved to rural New London in 1936. He served in the Korean War for two years while stationed at Fort Benning, Ga. He attended the Mt. Pleasant Open Bible Church.
Survivors include his wife, one son Marvin Comstock of Iowa City; two daughters Donna Strand of Blooming Prairie, Minn, and Sara Short of Mt. Pleasant; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two sisters he located in 1999, Mary J. Throckmorton of Chariton and Beverly Frecker of Tampa, Fla.
Visitation will be from noon to 7 p.m. Monday at Beatty Funeral Home in Mount Pleasant. The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until time of the services Tuesday at the Mount Pleasant Open Bible Church.
The funeral for Mr. Comstock will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Mount Pleasant Open Bible Church, with Pastor Mike Johnson and Randy Bearing officiating. Burial with military rites conducted by New London Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 7641 will be in Sheridan Cemetery west of Mount Pleasant.
The Hawk Eye Sunday - November 26, 2000 page 9B

306. Ester BROOKHISER [image] (William John BROOKHISER , Joh.Franz (Frank) BRUCHHÄUSER , Johann Franz BRUCHHÄUSER , Franz BRUCHHÄUSER , Johannes Cornelius BRUCHHÄUSER , Johann Jacob BRUCHHÄUSER , Jacob BRUCHHÄUSER , Johannes BRUCHHÄUSER , Johann Gerlach von , Theis von ) was born on 6 Mar 1898 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. She died on 20 Mar 1946 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.

DEATHS; FUNERALS
WOMEN ENDS OWN LIFE

Mrs. Esther Wilson, 48, 603 S. Gertrude Street, took her own life sometime Wednesday by inhaling gas, Coroner Robert Giles reported.
She was found lying on the kitchen floor near the gas stove which had one burner open, by her husband, William, when he came home from work. Police and firemen were summoned but Mrs. Wilson was pronounced dead and resuscitation was not attempted.
Giles said the husband asserted she had been despondent over ill health for some time. He announced there would be no inquest.
She was born March 6, 1898, in Des Moines County and was a life resident. She married William Wilson at Oquawka, Ill., May 31, 1925.
Surviving are her husband; 2 sons Robert and Frank, and 2 daughters Gladys and Marian, all of Burlington; her father, William Brookhiser, Burlington; 3 sisters Mrs. Fred Hartman and Mrs. Lorenze Vahle, of Burlington and Mrs. Grover Wilson, Morning Sun, and 2 brothers Frank Brookhiser, Marion, Ia; and William Brookhiser, Wever.
Funeral Serve ices will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Giles Funeral home, with Dr. R.R. Belter officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cenetery.
3. Copied Hawkeye Gazette; Burlington, Iowa (newspaper), Thrus. 21 March 1946, page 2, from microfilm at the Burlington Public Library, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa USA. 25 Oct 1988.

Ester married William Morey (Buck) WILSON on 31 May 1925 in Oquawka. William was born on 4 Aug 1903 in Oquawka.

They had the following children:

336 M i Robert William WILSON mechanic was born on 4 Jun 1926 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. He died on 8 Oct 1988 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.

Robert W. Wilson 62, of Stronghurst, Ill., died 12:10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, 1988, at Burlington Medical Center.
Born June 4, 1926, in Burlington, he was the son of William and Esther Brookhiser Wilson. He married Irma Borchardt May 27, 1967, in Stronghurst, Ill.
He had been employed as a mechanic and salesman with the C.E. Neff Co., Stronghurst, Ill., for 33 years. He was a member of the Stronghurst-Carman Masonic Lodge, the Burlington Moose Lodge, the Henderson County Auxiliary Police and the M.S.T. Fire Departmant. He had served on the Stronghurst Zoning Board.
Srviving are his wife; two sons, Clifford Wilson and Michael Wilson, both of Burlington; two daughters, Mrs. Connie (Gerald) Herman and Mrs. Marcia (Brian) Luers, both of Burlington; one brother, Frank Wilson, Gaston, Ore.; two sisters, Mrs. Gladys (James) Bigger, Media, Ill., and Mrs. Marian (Jay) Hawkinson, Rockford, Ill.; and seven grandchildren.
Visitation will be after noon Monday with Masonic rites at 7 p.m. and the family receiving friends from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Banks and Beals Funeral Home, Stronghurst, Ill.
The service for Mr. Wilson will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Banks and Beals Funeral Home, Stronghurst, Ill., with the Rev. Kurt Calsen Offiiciating. Burial will be 1 p.m. Wednesday in Sunnyside Memorial Garden, Charles City.
Memorials have been established for the Stronghurst Ambulance Department and the M.S.T. Fire Department.

Copied from the Burlington Hawk Eye, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa;

Robert married (1) Irma BORCHARDT on 27 May 1967 in Stronghurst, ILL.

Robert also married (2) Marcella Abbie CANTERBURG about 1950. Marcella was born calculated 1929 in Burlington.
337 M ii Frank Philip (Corky) WILSON Electrical Engineer was born on 30 Dec 1928 in Burlington, Iowa. He died on 2 Feb 2006 in Forest Grove, OREGON.

he had 3 granddaughters and 5 greatgrandchildren

FRANK WILSON
Frank "Corky" Philip Wilson, 77, of Forest Grove, Ore. Died Thrusday afternoon Feb 2, 2006, at Marquies Care in Forest Grove.
Born Dec. 30 1928, in Burlington, he was the son of William "Buck" and Esther Brookhiser Wilson. on Oct 22, 1849, he married Janice L. Luellen in Kahoka, Mo.
Mr. Wilson was an electrical engineer for Northrop an aerospace company until his retirement.
He received his education in Burlington Schools. He was an Air Force veteran and served for four years. He and his wife mved to Morro Bay, Calif. Following their marriage and then to Pacoima, Califr., following his discharge. In 1985 following their retirement they moved to Gaston, Ore., to be closer to their children, where they lived for 20 years. In 2005, they moved to Forrest Grove. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Blooming (Cornelius) Ore., where he served as an elder for a number of years. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed singing barbershop. He also was a member of SPEBSQSA for many years.
Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Kathy Wilson of Forest Grove; one son Corey Wilson of Mountiandale, Ore., three granddaughters; five great-grandchildren; one sister Maian Hawkinson of Coal Valley, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister.
A memorial service for Mr. Wilson was Tuesday at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Blooming with the Rev. Michael Warmbier officiating. A Private family graveside was in St. Peters Lutheran Cemetery.
A Memorial has been established for the Disabled Veterans, Portland Chapter 8725 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland Ore.97220.
Fuiton Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home in Forest Grove was in charge of arrangements.

Frank married Janice L. LUELLEN on 22 Oct 1949 in Kahoka, MO.
338 F iii Gladys WILSON was born on 10 Feb 1936 in Burlington.

Gladys married James BIGGER.
339 F iv Marian Kathleen WILSON was born on 30 Nov 1940 in Burlington.

Marian married Jay HAWKINSON.

307. William Henry BROOKHISER [image] (William John BROOKHISER , Joh.Franz (Frank) BRUCHHÄUSER , Johann Franz BRUCHHÄUSER , Franz BRUCHHÄUSER , Johannes Cornelius BRUCHHÄUSER , Johann Jacob BRUCHHÄUSER , Jacob BRUCHHÄUSER , Johannes BRUCHHÄUSER , Johann Gerlach von , Theis von ) was born on 18 Oct 1899 in Burlington, Iowa. He died on 28 Jan 1981 in Wever, Lee County, Iowa and was buried in Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa, Memorial Cem.

In Dec 1946 residence was listed as Wever.
He had 5 children per Family Search submitter Carol R Austin 9726 Mirage Circle, Garden Grove, Ca 92644

William married Blanche Catherine MILLIMAN, daughter of William MILLIMAN and Elizabeth Elma BEABER, on 12 Mar 1919 in Des Moines County, Iowa. Blanche was born on 20 Dec 1898 in Ottumwa, Wapello, Iowa. She died on 12 Apr 1999 in Fort Madison, Lee County, Iowa.

Blanche C. Brookhiser, 100, of Fort Madison, died at 5:12 a.m. Monday, April 12, 1999 at Fort Madison Health Center.
Born Dec 20 1898, at Rome, she was the daughter of William and Elizabeth Alma Beaber Milleman. She married William Henry Brookhiser March 12, 1919 at Burlington. He died Jan 18, 1981.
Mrs. Brookhiser was a homemaker. She was a resident of Wever area since 1942.
She was a charter member and the longest member of Spring Grove Methodist Church in Burlington, was active in the Spring Grove Ladies Aid Circle, loved growing flowers and was an avid card player.
Survivors include two sons, Harold Brookhiser of Wever and William Brookhiser of Lawerenceville, Ga; one daughter, Marian Johnson of West Burlington; 17 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; 21 great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, two sons, one brother, three sisters, three grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Thrusday in Barr Memorial Chapel in Fort Madison.
The funeral for Mrs. Brookhiser will be at 10 a.m. Thrusday in Barr Memorial Chapel, with the Rev. Karen Dungan officiating. The body has been cremated. Burial will be in Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery.
A memorial has been established for Spring Grove Methodist Church.

Found the Hawk Eye, newspaper Tuesday April 12, 1999 page 9A.

William and Blanche had the following children:

340 M i Raymond Lester BROOKHISER was born on 8 Jul 1919 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. He died on 31 Jan 1987 in Denmark, Lee County, Iowa.

Death info from Social Security online site.
Raymond L. Brookhiser, 67, of Denmark, died at 10:56 p.m. Saturday, Jan 31, at Burlington Medical Center.
Born July 8, 1919, in Des Moines County, he was the son of William H. and Blanche Milliman Brookhiser. He married Vivian Gittings Sams Sept. 11, 1949, in Fort Madison.
Mr. Brookhiser had worked for the Brookhiser Trucking Company, retiring after 28 years of service. He was a member of the Denmark Congregation United Church of Christ and an Army veteran of World War II.
Surviving are his wife; Vivian; his mother, Wever; two brothers Harold Brookhiser, Wever, and William Brookhiser Jr., Lawrenceville, Ga.; one sister Mrs. Marian (Orville) Johnson, West Burlington; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call after 1 p.m. today at the King-Lynk Funeral Home, Fort Madison. The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. tonight at the funeral home.
Services for Mr. Brookhiser will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the King-Lynk Funeral Home with the Rev. David Gaskill officiating. Burial will be in the Claypoole Cemetery.

Copied from the Hawk Eye, Monday, February 2, 1987; page 12A, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa USA.

Raymond married Vivian E. GITTINGS widow SAMS, daughter of Walter GITTINGS and Cordelia Ruth KINGINSMITT, on 11 Oct 1949 in Fort Madison. Vivian was born on 28 May 1915 in Denmark, Lee County, Iowa. She died on 12 Feb 2004 in Iowa Falls.

PUBLICATION: Hawk Eye
PUBLISHED DATE: 2/12/04
2-13-04
Viviian Brookhiser
Vivian E. Brookhiser, 88, of Iowa Falls, formerly of Denmark and Fort Madison, died at 3:20 am Thrusday, Feb 12, 2004, at Heritage Care Center in Iowa Falls.
Born May 28, 1915, in Fort Madison, she was the daughter of Walter R. and Cordilla Ruth Kinginsmitt Gittings. She first married John Sams. He died in 1947. On Oct 11, 1949, she married Raymond L. Brookhiser in Fort Madison. He died Jan 31, 1987.
Survivors include one sister, Mary Jane Sanders of Unionville, Mo., and several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great nephews.
Besides her husbands, she was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and one brother.
Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at King-Lynk Funeral Home with the Rev. Daniel Moore officiating. Burial will be in Claypoole Cemetery in Wever.
341 M ii Robert Charles BROOKHISER Farmer was born on 8 Jan 1921 in Burlington, Iowa. He died on 12 Jun 1982 in Burlington, Iowa.

HACKER - BROOKHISER VOWS ANNOUNCED
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hacker, 1014 Court Street, announce the marriage of their daughter to Pvt. Robert Brookhiser, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Brookhiser Jr. of Wever, which took place at the Brookhiser home, Friday Nov. 10 at 5 P.M.
Marjorie Hacker served as her sister's attendant and William L. Brookhiser, brother of the bride groom was best man. Rev. G. M. Rosenberg, pastor of Burlington Circuit Churches officated.
The bride wore a white satin and net dress and Finger-tip pompoms and baby breath. The bridemaids dress was of pink taffata. She wore a shoulder length pink veil and carried pink and white pompoms.
The bridegroom returned to Camp Ellis, Ill., Monday. The bride will continue to make her home with her parents for the duration.

Found in the Burlington Hawkeye Gazette; Wed; 15 Nov 1944 newpaper; copied from microfilm at the Burlington Public Library; Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
ROBERT C. BROOKHISER
BURLINGTON- Robert C. Brookhiser, 61, of Wever, died at 1:30 a.m. saturday, June 12, at the Burlington Medical Center.
Mr. Brookhiser was born Jan 8, 1921 in Burlington. He was president of Audubon-Brookhiser Transport Inc. He was a member of the Fort Madison Chamber of Commerence, the board of directors of the Southeast Iowa Alcohol and Drug Council, the Lee County Republican Central Committee and a charter member of President Reagan's Presidential Task Force, the Odd Fellows Lodge of Wever, the advisory Committee of the Iowa Department of Transportation and a past president of the North Lee County Historical Society. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II.
On Nov 10, 1944, he married Kathryn L. Hacker, who survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Robert Jr. and Michael both of Burlington; five daughters, Mrs. Peg Taylor, West Burlington; Judy Brookhiser, a student at Indiana University, Mrs. Kathleen Warner, Fort Madison, Mrs. Joyce Synder, Colusa, and Mrs. Helen Smith, Winfield; his mother Mrs. Blanche Brookhiser, of Wever; three brothers, Raymond of Denmark, Harold of Wever, and William Jr. of Iron Mountian, Mich; a sister Mrs. Marian Johnson of West Burlington and 11 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, William and two daughters.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Prugh's chapel in Burlington with the Rev. Fred Moore officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Burlington. The family will meet friends from 7:30 to 9 this evening at the Prugh Chapel.
A memorial is being established with the cancer department of Burlington Medical Center. Contributions may be made at the Prugh Chapel.

Found in the Fort Madison Evening Democrate; Monday 14 Je 1982; Fort Madison; Lee County, Iowa USA.

Robert married Kathryn Louise HACKER, daughter of Carl Albert HACKER and Katie Isabella PENROD, on 10 Nov 1944 in Wever. Kathryn was born on 10 Nov 1921 in Burlington, Iowa.
342 M iii Harold Frank BROOKHISER was born on 4 Mar 1923 in Des Moines County, Iowa.

Harold married Mary Louis LANGE on 14 Aug 1944 in Wever. Mary was born on 4 Sep 1920 in Wever.
343 M iv William Louis BROOKHISER Elektroigeneur was born on 14 Feb 1927 in Burlington, Iowa. He died on 9 Feb 2003 in Snellville, Georgia.

WILLIAM BROOKHISER
William L. Brookhiser, 75, of Lawerenceville, Ga. formerly of Burlington died at 5:40 a.m. Sunday, Feb 9, 2003, in Snell-ville, Ga.
Born Feb 14, 1927 in Burlington, he was the son of William and Blanche Milliman Brookhiser. He married Maryo Ostrander on Sept 4, 1976, in Indianapolis.
Mr. Brookhiser was a retired electrical engineer.
Survivos include his wife; five sons, David Brookhiser of Jamesville, Wis., Randy Brookhiser of Ottumwa, Andrew Brookhiser of Milton, Wis.k, Donnie Ostrander of Westfield, Ind., and Drant Brookhiser of Sheridan, Ind., two daughters, Dorothy Ostrander of Sheridan, and Donna Webb of Indianapolis; 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, one brother Harold Brookhiser of Wever, one sister Marian Johnson of West Burlington, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by parents, two brothers and one daughter.
Visitation will begin a 2 p.m. Friday at the King-Lynk Funeral Home in Fort Madison, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.
The funeral for Mr. Brookhiser will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. David Moore officiating. Burial will be in Claypoole Cemetery in Fort Madison.
A memorial has been established for Spring Grove Church. Contributions may be left at the Funeral home.

William married (1) Lily Lou DALE befor 1948. Lily was born on 22 Sep 1928 in Utica, Missouri. She died on 25 Mar 1992.

William also married (2) Maryo OSTRANDER on 4 Sep 1976 in Indianapolis.
344 F v Marian W. BROOKHISER was born on 13 Feb 1925 in Burlington, Iowa.

Marian married Orville Louis JOHNSON on 23 Sep 1943 in Wever. Orville was born on 14 Dec 1922 in Burlington, Iowa.

308. Florence Marie BROOKHISER [image] (William John BROOKHISER , Joh.Franz (Frank) BRUCHHÄUSER , Johann Franz BRUCHHÄUSER , Franz BRUCHHÄUSER , Johannes Cornelius BRUCHHÄUSER , Johann Jacob BRUCHHÄUSER , Jacob BRUCHHÄUSER , Johannes BRUCHHÄUSER , Johann Gerlach von , Theis von ) was born on 10 Jul 1903 in Des Moines County, Iowa. She died in Jan 1976 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.

In Dec 1946 residing in Burlington, Iowa. Death info from Social Security online site

Florence married (1) Lorenz Henry VAHLE Warehouseman. Lorenz was born on 15 Jun 1910 in Iowa. He died in Dec 1965.

Social Security online states his death location was not specified.

Lorenz and Florence had the following children:

345 M i August Frank VAHLE Arbeiter bei Pepsi-Cola was born on 24 Jan 1937 in Burlington, Iowa. He died on 20 Sep 2002 in Burlington, Iowa.

hat 3 Kinder und 6 Enkel
August Frank "Gus" Vahle, 65, of Burlington, died at 8:40 p.m. Friday Sept 20, 2002, at Great River Medical Center.
Born Jan 24, 1937, in Burlington, he was the son of Lorenz Henry and Florence Marie Brookhiser Vahle.
He is a member of Spring Grove Methodist Church , the Burlington National Guard, Alpha Company 224th engineers and Des Moines County Riding Club. He enjoyed football, fishing, western movies, cartoons, horses, camping, cats, dogs and home cooked meals.
Survivors include one son, Bruce A. Vahle of Mediapolis; two daughters, Cheryl K. Smith and Julie A. Nixon, both of Burlington; six grandchildren; two sisters, Emma L Bruhl and Jean Day both of Burlington; three nieces and two nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.
His body has been cremeted.
Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Prugh's Chapel.
The memorial service for Mr. Vahle will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Prugh's Chapel with the Rev. David Mison officiating. Burial with military rites will be in Burlington Memorial Park.
A Memorial has been established.

August married Majorie Ann CHARLES, daughter of Leon CHARLES and Ruth marr.Charles. Majorie was born on 16 Sep 1940 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
346 F ii Emma Louise VAHLE was born on 29 Apr 1940 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.

Emma married (1) Paul J. BRUHL Truckdriver, son of Paul J. BRUHL and Eva L. married Bruhl, on 15 Sep 1963 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. Paul was born on 23 Sep 1933 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.

Emma also married (2) Robert Lee HELLER Laborer unmarried. Robert was born estimated 1936.
347 F iii Norma Jean VAHLE was born on 27 May 1942 in Burlington, Iowa.

IN THE MATTER OF APPLICATION FOR LICENSE
Four Louie Junior Day to Marry Norma Jean Vahle.
I Lorenz H. Vahle of Burlington, Ia., do solemnly swear that I am acquainted with above names parties making application for the license, that Louie Junior kDay of Burlington, Iowa is of the age of 21 years of sound, contracting mind and unmarried; that Norma Jean Vahle of Burlington, Ia., is of the age of 17 years of sound contracting mind and unmarried; neither of the above named parties have been divorced in the State of Iowa within one year past; that the above named parties are not first cousins; that there is no legal disability to the marriage of said parties; that both parties are capable of entering into any civil contact to the best of my knowledge, information and belief, and that their marriage is to be solemnized in Des Moines County.
Lorenz H. Vahle
Subscribed and sworn to and license issued this 16 day of December 1959.
George J. Knapp
Clerk of District Court
by Margaret Conella
Deputy

Norma married Louie Junior DAY Heavy Equip.Operator, son of Melvin C. DAY and Esther Viola JACKSON, on 20 Dec 1959 in Burlington, Iowa. Louie was born on 5 Mar 1938 in Barbara Co. ALA. He died on 11 Mar 2003 in West Burlington. Louie was employed as City of Burlington Street Department in Burlington, Iowa.

Louie Day, 65, Burlington, died at 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2003, at Great River Medical center in West Burlington.
Born March 5, 1938, in Ariton, ala., he was the son of Melvin Chester and Essie Viola Jackson Day. On Dec. 20, 1959, he married Norma Jean Vahle in Burlington.
Mr. Day worked for the Des Moines County Secondary Road Department for 32 years.
He was of the Baptist faith. He was a member of the musicians union and Father of Local 828 of Burlington and of Local 2205 for Des Moines County. He was a commercial fisherman and band leader of the "Louie Day and the Georgia Ramblers" band.
Survivors include his wife, two daughters, Virginia Eastin, Wapello and Lori Parcil of Davenport, two grandsons; one sister Sue Harrington of Apache Junction, Ariz.; his father of Atlanta, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother and two half sisters.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the time of service Monday at Prugh's chapel.
The memorial service for Mr. Day will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Prugh's chapel with the Rev. David Mixon and Mr. Day's grandson, Drew Day Eastin, officiating.
A memorial has been established in his memory.
Publication: Hawk Eye Category: Obituaries
Pub. date: 3/12/03

Florence also married (2) William REHM, son of Heinrich (Henry) REHM. William was born on 5 May 1905 in Germany. He died on 22 Jun 1931 in Oakdale.

WILLIAM A. REHM, 25,
LOCAL RESIDENT
DIES AT OAKDALE
William A. Rehm 26, passed away at 9:30 o'clock Monday morning at Oakdale, Ia after an extended illness.
William A. Rehm was born May 5, 1905 in Germany and came to America with his parents in 1913, directly to Burlington where he made his home since. He was an employee of the Economy Shoe Store for a number of years. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rehm, who were at his bedside at the time of his death, also three brothers, Henry Rehm Jr., of Denmark, Ia. Carl and eGorge of this city and one sister Mrs. Milton Diercks of this city, two aunts and a number of cousins and nephews and his wife.
The body was taken to the Barrett-Wallen funeral home last night. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Found page 14, The Burlington Hawk Eye, Tuesday Morning June 23, 1931, microfilm at the Burlington Public Library, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa USA.

William and Florence had the following child:

348 M iv Walter Robert REHM Beautician was born on 26 Nov 1925 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.

Walter married Doris MATHIAS hair dresser on 17 Jun 1961 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. Doris was born on 5 Jun 1919.

Surname List | Name Index

310	F	i	Carol Lynn BROOKHOUSER was born in 1943.
311	M	ii	Charles Lloyd BROOKHOUSER 3rd. was born in 1946.
			Charles married Joyce Lee DICKMAN in 1968. Joyce was born in 1947.
312	F	iii	Karen Parnell BROOKHOUSER was born in 1948.
313	M	iv	James Hamilton BROOKHOUSER was born in 1956.
314	F	v	Roberta Jane BROOKHOUSER was born in 1958.

315	M	i	John Edward BEHNE was born 15 May 1903 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. He died on 29 Sep 1985 in Memorial Park, Burlington. JOHN EDWARD BEHNE John Edward Behne, 82, of 79 Western Pines, West Burlington, died in Klein Memorial Hospital at 10:10 p.m. Sunday Sept 29. He was born May 15, 1903 in Burlington to William and Margaret Wambsgans Behne. He married Helen Ruth Taylor Jan 20, 1940 at Dallas City, Ill. Mr. Behne was a retired meat cutter. He was a member of Masonic orders. Surviving his wife and a sister Margaret Garrison, Burlington. Comittal 1 p.m. Thrusday in Memorial Park Cemetery the Rev. Richard Gilbert. A Masonic service will be conducted at the graveside. A Memorial has been established for Burlington Medical Center Cancer Division. (1) 1. Found The Hawk Eye, Burlington, Iowa (newspapter) Monday Sept 30, 1985, page 14 copied from microfilm at the Burlington Public Library, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa USA.
			John married Helen Ruth TAYLOR on 20 Jan 1940 in Dallas Cty, Illinois. Helen was born on 1 Jan 1912. She died on 12 Mar 1997 in West Burlington.
316	F	ii	Margaret D. BEHNE was born on 5 Aug 1904 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. She died on 31 Oct 1997.
			Margaret married Milo C. GARRISON. Milo C. Garrison Mr. Milo Clinton Garrison, 58, of 238 S. Sixth, died Thursday morning in Mercy Hospital. He was taken there early Thursday after becoming ill at home. He was born Nov. 14, 1904 at Alliance, Neb. the son of Milo E. and Elizabeth Ingersoll Garrison, and was married to Margaret Behne here February 4, 1924. Mr. Garrison was employed as a clerk in the Burlington Railroad office since 1922. He was a member of First Christian church, Malta Lodge 318 A.F. 7 A.M., and St Omer Commandary 15, Knights Templar. Surviving his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Arthur Schach, Jr. and Mrs. George Smyth, both of Burlington; three grandchildren; a sister Mrs. Alithea Daly, of Burlington; and his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Bryant, of Burlington. Services will be Saturday at 3:30 p.m. in Prugh's chapel. The Rev. L.Z. Patton will officiate. Burial with Masonic rites will be in Memorial Park.

	317	F	i	Ruth W HARTMAN was born on 11 Feb 1903 in Burlington. She died on 27 Apr 1991 in Orlando. The Hawk Eye - Tuesday - April 30, 1991. page 9A Ruth W. Shanklin, Orlando, Fla. formerly of Burlington died Saturday, April 27, 1991, in Orlando. Born Feb. 11, 1903, she was the daughter of Charles W. and Katie Hartman. She married George Shanklin Oct. 29, 1921. He preceded her in death. Se and her husband were owners of Shanklin Jewelry on North Hill for 25 years. She was a member of the First Congregational Church, E.C. Blackman Eastern Star, Palestine Shrine, Pyramid Temple Daughters of the Nile and the Red Cross board. She moved to Florida in 1986, living in Fort Walton Beach and Orlando. Surviving are one son Robert O. Shanklin, Fort Walton Beach Fla.; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren, including Jamie Shanklin of Burlington.
				Ruth married George SHANKLIN on 29 Oct 1921 in Burlington. George was born on 26 Jan 1902 in Burlington. He died in Sep 1964. GEORGE SHANKLIN 26 Jan 1902 Sep 1964 52601 (Burlington, Des Moines, IA) (none specified) 481-05-3815 RUTH W SHANKLIN 11 Feb 1903 Apr 1991 (not specified) (none specified) 484-14-2467 Iowa

318	M	i	Theodore Joseph BEHNE Police Officer was born on 5 May 1911 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. He died on 6 Oct 1993 in Waterloo, Iowa. THEODORE J. BEHNE Theodore Joseph Behne, 82, lifetime Burlington Citizen and veteran police officer, died Wednesday, Oct 6, 1993, while attending the Iowa State Police Associations annual conference in Waterloo. Born May 5, 1911 in Burlington, he was the son of John and Clara Saftig Behne. He married Louise P. Thye June 29, 1938 St. Patricks Church in Burlington. He was a graduate of St. Patrick's School and the Burlington Commercial School. He worked for Western Union and the Iowa Soap Co., then owned the Willy's Jeep franchise at the intersections of Corse and Mark Lane prior to World War II. Mr. Behne worked for the Burlington Police Department for 25 years, beginning May 1, 1941. He served as patrolman, sergeant in charge of the school patrol, lieutenant and captain in charge of the city traffic department and chief of police. Following his retirement from the police department, he became a lieutenant and then assistant chief of the Iowa Army Ammunition Plants Guard Force. He sold real estate for awhile and then helped organize the Des Moines County Sheriffs Department during the term of Rick Glick. In 1978 he opened Behne, Ellerhoff, and Lewis Realty with Ron Elleerhoff and Richard Lewis. For the past five years he dedicated his time to serve as president of the Burlington Police Department's chapter of the Iowa state Police Association, Unit No. 3. During that time he conducted fund-raising events for the benefit of deceased police officers families. His last fund event, a country and western show at Burlington High School was in September 1993. Mr. Behne was elected a delegate to represent the Burlington Police Association at the 1993 Conference of the Iowa State Police Association in Waterloo which he was attending at his death. Survivors include his wife; a daughter Bonnie Jean Wanbach of rural Burlington; a son Theodore A. Behne of Burlington; two sisters Marie Meyer and Frances Gorman, both of Burlington 12 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother. Friends may call after 8 am Friday at Lunning Chapel. Friends may attend a vigil service and visitation from 6 to 8 pm Friday at the Chapel. The funeral for Mr. Behne will be 10:30 am Saturday at Lunning Chapel with the Rev. Michael Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. A memorial has been established. (1) 1. Found the Hawk Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Thursday Oct 7, 1993 page 8B copied from microfilm at the Burlington Public Library, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa USA.
			Theodore married Louise P. THYE on 29 Jun 1938 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
319	F	ii	Marie BEHNE.
			Marie married MEYER.
320	F	iii	Frances BEHNE.
			Frances married GORMAN.
321	M	iv	-boy- BEHNE.

322	F	i	Florence Anna HARTMAN was born on 12 Sep 1908 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. She died on 7 Aug 2005 in Burlington, Iowa. she had 3 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren PUBLICATION: Hawk Eye PUBLICATION DATE: 8/9/05 Florence Schnedler Florence Ann Schnedler, 96, of Burlington, died at 2:40 p.m. Sunday Aug 7, 2005, at the care center. Born Sept 12, 1908, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Fred and Katherine Louise Brookhiser Hartman. On April 21, 1925, she married Guy E. Schnedler in Burlington. He died April 15, 1982. Mrs. Schnedler was a homemaker. She also worked as a porduction worker for the Army ammunition Plant. She was of the Protestant faith. She loved to play bingo. Survivors include one daughter, Betty Shoemaker of Burlington; three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, 13 great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Marcella Bowman of Burlington; nieces and nephews. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by one son and one brother. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday at Prugh's Chapel. There will be no family visitation. The graveside committal service for Mrs. Schnedler will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Aspen Grove Cemetery, with Pastor Charles Stevens officiating.
			Florence married Guy E. SCHNEDLER, son of Edward SCHNEDLER and Mary DOAK. Guy died on 15 Apr 1982 in Burlington, Iowa. Guy E. Schnelder, 79, of 1604 S. 12th died at 9:05 p.m. Thrusday April 15, at St. Francis Continuation Care Center. He was born Jan 9, 1903 at Clark County, Mo., to Edward and Mary Doak Schnelder. He married Florence A Hartman, April 21, 1925 at Burlington. Mr. Schnelder was retired after 19 years as a Burlington city bus driver and 15 years as a foreman at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant. He was protestant. Survinving: his wife, a son Edward Schnelder, Davenport; a daughter, Mrs. Oral (Betty) Shoemaker, Burlington, three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; four sisters Mrs. Dora McCarty, Mrs. Bertha Cooper, Mrs. Lottie McCarty and Mrs. Delford (Helen) Culp, all of Burlington. Funeral 1:30 p.m. Monday, Prugh's Chapel; Rev. A.C. Koengeter; Aspen Grove. Found the Hawk Eye, Friday April 16, 1982, page 11.
323	M	ii	no name HARTMAN was born on 21 Dec 1910 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. He died on 23 Dec 1910 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. died about heartfailure
324	M	iii	Lester Clearance HARTMAN Holzfäller was born on 23 Jul 1912 in Concordia Tsp., Des Moines Co., Iowa.
			Lester married Winifred Irene ANHALT about 1935. Winifred was born on 3 Jul 1913. She died on 4 Feb 1992 in Burlington, Iowa.
325	F	iv	Lucille Wilhelmina HARTMAN was born on 23 Aug 1920 in Burlington.
326	F	v	Marcella Helen HARTMAN was born on 12 Dec 1925 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
			Marcella married Clinton BOWMAN on 2 Dec 1943 in Burlington, Iowa.

327	M	i	Francis William WILLSON was born on 16 Jan 1920 in Iowa. He died in 1961 in Iowa City.
			Francis married Whanita May RIEPE on 9 Oct 1945 in Morning Sun, Iowa.
328	M	ii	Grover WILLSON was born on 16 Aug 1921. He died on 16 Jun 1991. Grover Willson, 69, passed away at 2:45 a.m. Sunday, June 16, 1991 at the University of Iowa Hospitals following complications from cancer. Grover was born August 16, 1921 in Des Moines County, the second son of Grover Willson, Sr. and Mathilda Brookhiser Willson. He farmed near Yarmouth for 28 years after serving as a staff-sergeant in the U.S. Air Force during World War II, flying 31 missions over Japan in a B-29 bomber. For the past 16 years he has resided in Medeapolis working as a carpenter and driving delivery for Delta Wholesale Pharmaceutical Company. He has served on the Farm Bureau Board and the Des Moines County Farm Service Board for many years. He was an active member of the Daniel Matson American Legion Post 243, the Iowa Organization of Odd Fellows and the Yarmouth Community Church. Many days were spent in his favorite pastime of gardening and fishing. Grover graduated from Yarmouth High School in 1940, and married Elnora V. Vandermark in Pleasant Grove on May 23, 1943. Of this union, three children were born Karen, Terry, and Patti. He is survived by his wife, Elnora, Medeapolis; daughters Karen (Robert Douglas) Clay, Burlington and Pattie S. (Rick L.) Van Winkle, Medeapolis. Grandchildren Jeffery Grover Strauss, U.S. Air Force, South Korea, and Kelli V. Clay Burlington, Dustin Richard and Devin Willson Van Winkle, Medeapolis; and a great-grandchild, Garrett Scott Strause. Brothers and sisters: Lucille (Dale) Horn, Mt. Union; Lois (Art) Rosales, Union Oregon; Ralph Willson, Burlington; James Willson, Boca Raton, Florida; William Willson, Burlington; Anna (Donald) Comstock, Mt. Union and sister-in law, Wahnetta (Frances) Willson Goble, Medeapolis and Renee Burg, Burlington 18 nieces and nephews and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his beloved son, Terry. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Hagele and Honts Funeral Home in Medeapolis. The services for Mr. Willson will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Yarmouth Community United Church of Christ with the Revs. Willism Kerr and W.O. Talley officiating. Burial will be in the Shinar Cemetery at Pleasant Grove. A Memorial has been established for the Yarmouth Community United Church of Christ. The Hawk Eye Monday June 17, 1991
			Grover married Elnora V. VANDERMARK, daughter of Ralph VANDERMARK, on 23 May 1943 in Pleasant Grove.
329	F	iii	Lucille Carol WILLSON was born on 30 Nov 1922 in Iowa.
			Lucille married Dale Everett HORN, son of James Everett HORN and Orva FEATHERBY, on 26 Feb 1941 in Yarmouth. Dale was born on 23 Jul 1921 in Yarmouth. He died on 15 Sep 1994 in Burlington. Dale Everett Horn, 73, of 20663 210th St. Mt. Union died at 10:24 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, 1994 at Burlington Medical Center. Born July 23, 1921 in Yarmouth, he was the son of J.E. and Orva Featherby Horn. On Feb. 26, 1941, he married Lucille Willson in Yarmouth. Mr. Horn was a farmer, sold Crows Seed Corn, and was a mechanical foreman at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant. He fought in World War II in the 83rd Army Division, serving in France, and was a purple heart recipient. He attended Yarmouth Community Church. He was a member of the Yarmouth Gun Club, the V.F.W. of New London, the American Legion of Medeapolis and the Disabled American Veterans of Burlington. Survivors include his mother of New London, his wife; one son Robert Lee Horn of Burlington; three daughters Marjorie Horn, of Wapello, Mary Hockett of West Burling and Nancy Kester of Burlington; eight grandchildren, three brothers Earl Horn of New London, Dwight Horn of West Burlington and Lyle Horn of Mt. Union; two sisters Helen Bauman of West Burlington and Mona Quiroga of Lancaster, Calif. He was preceded in death by his father and one son. Visitation will be after 8 a.m. Monday at Lunniing Chapel, where the family will receive friends between 7 and 8:30 p.m. The funeral for Mr. Horn will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Lunning Chapel, with the Rev. Gordon Simms officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. A memorial has been established for the Yarmouth Community Church and the Mediapolis Little League.
330	F	iv	Marcella Jean WILLSON was born in 1924. She died in 1924.
331	F	v	Lois Jane WILLSON was born on 25 Feb 1927 in Sperry, Iowa. She died on 21 Sep 2004 in La Grande, ORE. PUBLICATION: Hawk Eye PUBLISHED DATE: 9-25-04 Lois Siens Lois J Siens, 77, of La Grande, Ore, died of natural causes Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2004, in Grande Ronde Hospital. Born Feb 25, 1927, in Des Moines, she was the daughter of Grover and Mitilda Willson. On July 31, 1949, she married Glendard Siens in Morning Sun. He died in April 2000. Mrs. Siens operated a gas station in the Mojave Desert for a time. She later owned and operated a station in the Eugene, Ore, area. She was raised and educated in Des Moines, where she graduated from high school. She enjoyed collecting porcelain dolls, fishing and going on rides. Survivors include two brothers James Willson of Burlington and William Willson of West Burlington, and Lucille Horn of Mediapolis and Anna Comstock of Mt. Pleasant. At her request no services will be held. Memorials may be directed to the charity of ones choice. They may be sent care of the Loveland Funeral Chapel, 1508 Fourth St., La Grande, Ore. 97850. Loveland Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
			Lois married (1) Glenard SIENS on 31 Jul 1949 in Morning Sun. Glenard was born on 31 Oct 1934. He died on 6 Apr 2000 in La Grande, Oregon.
			Lois also married (2) Art ROSALES.
332	M	vi	Ralph Ardell WILLSON Willson Trucking Co. was born on 28 Apr 1929. He died on 20 Sep 1997 in Burlington, Iowa. Ralph A. Willson, 68, U.S. 61 South, Burlington, died at 5:50 a.m. Saturday Sept. 20, 1997 at Veterans Administration Medical Center in Iowa City. Born April 28, 1929, in Sperry, he was the son of Grover A. Willson Sr. and Mathilda Amelia Brookhiser Willson. On April 7, 1952, he married Shirley Ann Virgin in Arkansas. She died Jan. 31, 1987. Mr. Willson owned and operated Ralph A. Willson Trucking Co. He was a Koran War Army veteran, receiving a purple heart after being wounded. He was of the Methodist faith. He was a member of VFW post 10102, Disabled American Veterans, American Legion and Elks Club. He loved playing cards, Mack trucks, and taking care of stray dogs. Survivors include one son Steve Willson of Burlington; three sisters, Lucille Horn of Burlington, Lois Siens of La Grande, Ore., and Anna Comstock of Mount Pleasant; two brothers, William D. Willson of West Burlington and James Willson of Boca Raton, Fla.; one aunt; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend Alan Frasu of Augusta. Besides his wife he was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister. Visitation will be after 8 a.m. Tuesday in Lunning Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The funeral for Mr. Wilson will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Lunning Chapel, with the Rev. Shirley Bliven officiating. Burial will be in Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery. a memorial has been established for the Des Moines County Humane Society. Found The Hawk Eye, Sunday , Sept 21, 1997, page 10 B
			Ralph married Shirley Ann VIRGIN, daughter of Harold F. VIRGIN and Francis J. MARGTINDALE, on 7 Apr 1952 in Arkansas. Shirley was born on 9 Oct 1932 in Burlington. She died on 31 Jan 1987 in Burlington. Shirley Ann Willson, Route 1, died Saturday morning, Jan. 31, at Burlington Medical Center. She was 54. Mrs. Willson was born Oct 9, 1932, in Burlington to Harold F. and Francis J. Margtindale Virgin. Her step mother was Margaret Virgin. She married Ralph A. Wilson April 7, 1952. Mrs. Willson was a member of the First Christian Church and belonged to the "Lucky Rollers" bowling team. Surviving are her husband; a son Steve Willson of Burlington; a brother, Gary Virgin of Gladstone, Ill.; a sister Betty Fraiser of Burlington; several cousins, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be at 1 p.m., Monday at Lunning chapel, with the Rev. Dale Hemmpen officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. A memorial has been established to University Hospitals Iowa City. found the Hawk Eye, Sunday , February 1, 1987, page 87
333	M	vii	James Edward WILLSON was born on 28 Jan 1931 in Washington Tsp, Yarmouth Co, Iowa.
334	M	viii	William Don WILLSON was born on 4 Mar 1934 in Roscoe, Washing.Township, Des Moines Co..
335	F	ix	Anna Louise WILLSON was born on 4 Nov 1935 in Washington Tsp, Iowa.
			Anna married Donald CARLON COMSTOCK, son of Ruth SHULL CARLON, on 5 Jul 1955 in Mt. Pleasant. Donald was born on 19 May 1926 in Chariton. He died on 24 Nov 2000 in Mt. Pleasant. Don Carlon Comstock, 74, Mt. Pleasant died of pancreatic cancer at 4:15 p.m. Friday Nov. 24, 2000, at his home. Born May 19, 1926, in Chariton, he was the son of Ruth Shull Carlon. Age 3 he was given to the Iowa Soldiers and Orphan Home in Davenport, later named the Anne Wintermeyer Home. At a young age he was taken as a foster child by Jessie and Lydia Swartz Comstock of the Shiloh area later became the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant. On July 5, 1955, he married Anna L. Willson in rural Mt. Pleasant. Mr. Comstock farmed for 28 years and retired from General Electric after 22 years. He moved to rural New London in 1936. He served in the Korean War for two years while stationed at Fort Benning, Ga. He attended the Mt. Pleasant Open Bible Church. Survivors include his wife, one son Marvin Comstock of Iowa City; two daughters Donna Strand of Blooming Prairie, Minn, and Sara Short of Mt. Pleasant; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two sisters he located in 1999, Mary J. Throckmorton of Chariton and Beverly Frecker of Tampa, Fla. Visitation will be from noon to 7 p.m. Monday at Beatty Funeral Home in Mount Pleasant. The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until time of the services Tuesday at the Mount Pleasant Open Bible Church. The funeral for Mr. Comstock will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Mount Pleasant Open Bible Church, with Pastor Mike Johnson and Randy Bearing officiating. Burial with military rites conducted by New London Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 7641 will be in Sheridan Cemetery west of Mount Pleasant. The Hawk Eye Sunday - November 26, 2000 page 9B

336	M	i	Robert William WILSON mechanic was born on 4 Jun 1926 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. He died on 8 Oct 1988 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. Robert W. Wilson 62, of Stronghurst, Ill., died 12:10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, 1988, at Burlington Medical Center. Born June 4, 1926, in Burlington, he was the son of William and Esther Brookhiser Wilson. He married Irma Borchardt May 27, 1967, in Stronghurst, Ill. He had been employed as a mechanic and salesman with the C.E. Neff Co., Stronghurst, Ill., for 33 years. He was a member of the Stronghurst-Carman Masonic Lodge, the Burlington Moose Lodge, the Henderson County Auxiliary Police and the M.S.T. Fire Departmant. He had served on the Stronghurst Zoning Board. Srviving are his wife; two sons, Clifford Wilson and Michael Wilson, both of Burlington; two daughters, Mrs. Connie (Gerald) Herman and Mrs. Marcia (Brian) Luers, both of Burlington; one brother, Frank Wilson, Gaston, Ore.; two sisters, Mrs. Gladys (James) Bigger, Media, Ill., and Mrs. Marian (Jay) Hawkinson, Rockford, Ill.; and seven grandchildren. Visitation will be after noon Monday with Masonic rites at 7 p.m. and the family receiving friends from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Banks and Beals Funeral Home, Stronghurst, Ill. The service for Mr. Wilson will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Banks and Beals Funeral Home, Stronghurst, Ill., with the Rev. Kurt Calsen Offiiciating. Burial will be 1 p.m. Wednesday in Sunnyside Memorial Garden, Charles City. Memorials have been established for the Stronghurst Ambulance Department and the M.S.T. Fire Department. Copied from the Burlington Hawk Eye, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa;
			Robert married (1) Irma BORCHARDT on 27 May 1967 in Stronghurst, ILL.
			Robert also married (2) Marcella Abbie CANTERBURG about 1950. Marcella was born calculated 1929 in Burlington.
337	M	ii	Frank Philip (Corky) WILSON Electrical Engineer was born on 30 Dec 1928 in Burlington, Iowa. He died on 2 Feb 2006 in Forest Grove, OREGON. he had 3 granddaughters and 5 greatgrandchildren FRANK WILSON Frank "Corky" Philip Wilson, 77, of Forest Grove, Ore. Died Thrusday afternoon Feb 2, 2006, at Marquies Care in Forest Grove. Born Dec. 30 1928, in Burlington, he was the son of William "Buck" and Esther Brookhiser Wilson. on Oct 22, 1849, he married Janice L. Luellen in Kahoka, Mo. Mr. Wilson was an electrical engineer for Northrop an aerospace company until his retirement. He received his education in Burlington Schools. He was an Air Force veteran and served for four years. He and his wife mved to Morro Bay, Calif. Following their marriage and then to Pacoima, Califr., following his discharge. In 1985 following their retirement they moved to Gaston, Ore., to be closer to their children, where they lived for 20 years. In 2005, they moved to Forrest Grove. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Blooming (Cornelius) Ore., where he served as an elder for a number of years. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed singing barbershop. He also was a member of SPEBSQSA for many years. Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Kathy Wilson of Forest Grove; one son Corey Wilson of Mountiandale, Ore., three granddaughters; five great-grandchildren; one sister Maian Hawkinson of Coal Valley, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister. A memorial service for Mr. Wilson was Tuesday at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Blooming with the Rev. Michael Warmbier officiating. A Private family graveside was in St. Peters Lutheran Cemetery. A Memorial has been established for the Disabled Veterans, Portland Chapter 8725 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland Ore.97220. Fuiton Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home in Forest Grove was in charge of arrangements.
			Frank married Janice L. LUELLEN on 22 Oct 1949 in Kahoka, MO.
338	F	iii	Gladys WILSON was born on 10 Feb 1936 in Burlington.
			Gladys married James BIGGER.
339	F	iv	Marian Kathleen WILSON was born on 30 Nov 1940 in Burlington.
			Marian married Jay HAWKINSON.

340	M	i	Raymond Lester BROOKHISER was born on 8 Jul 1919 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. He died on 31 Jan 1987 in Denmark, Lee County, Iowa. Death info from Social Security online site. Raymond L. Brookhiser, 67, of Denmark, died at 10:56 p.m. Saturday, Jan 31, at Burlington Medical Center. Born July 8, 1919, in Des Moines County, he was the son of William H. and Blanche Milliman Brookhiser. He married Vivian Gittings Sams Sept. 11, 1949, in Fort Madison. Mr. Brookhiser had worked for the Brookhiser Trucking Company, retiring after 28 years of service. He was a member of the Denmark Congregation United Church of Christ and an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife; Vivian; his mother, Wever; two brothers Harold Brookhiser, Wever, and William Brookhiser Jr., Lawrenceville, Ga.; one sister Mrs. Marian (Orville) Johnson, West Burlington; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call after 1 p.m. today at the King-Lynk Funeral Home, Fort Madison. The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. tonight at the funeral home. Services for Mr. Brookhiser will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the King-Lynk Funeral Home with the Rev. David Gaskill officiating. Burial will be in the Claypoole Cemetery. Copied from the Hawk Eye, Monday, February 2, 1987; page 12A, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa USA.
			Raymond married Vivian E. GITTINGS widow SAMS, daughter of Walter GITTINGS and Cordelia Ruth KINGINSMITT, on 11 Oct 1949 in Fort Madison. Vivian was born on 28 May 1915 in Denmark, Lee County, Iowa. She died on 12 Feb 2004 in Iowa Falls. PUBLICATION: Hawk Eye PUBLISHED DATE: 2/12/04 2-13-04 Viviian Brookhiser Vivian E. Brookhiser, 88, of Iowa Falls, formerly of Denmark and Fort Madison, died at 3:20 am Thrusday, Feb 12, 2004, at Heritage Care Center in Iowa Falls. Born May 28, 1915, in Fort Madison, she was the daughter of Walter R. and Cordilla Ruth Kinginsmitt Gittings. She first married John Sams. He died in 1947. On Oct 11, 1949, she married Raymond L. Brookhiser in Fort Madison. He died Jan 31, 1987. Survivors include one sister, Mary Jane Sanders of Unionville, Mo., and several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great nephews. Besides her husbands, she was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and one brother. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at King-Lynk Funeral Home with the Rev. Daniel Moore officiating. Burial will be in Claypoole Cemetery in Wever.
341	M	ii	Robert Charles BROOKHISER Farmer was born on 8 Jan 1921 in Burlington, Iowa. He died on 12 Jun 1982 in Burlington, Iowa. HACKER - BROOKHISER VOWS ANNOUNCED Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hacker, 1014 Court Street, announce the marriage of their daughter to Pvt. Robert Brookhiser, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Brookhiser Jr. of Wever, which took place at the Brookhiser home, Friday Nov. 10 at 5 P.M. Marjorie Hacker served as her sister's attendant and William L. Brookhiser, brother of the bride groom was best man. Rev. G. M. Rosenberg, pastor of Burlington Circuit Churches officated. The bride wore a white satin and net dress and Finger-tip pompoms and baby breath. The bridemaids dress was of pink taffata. She wore a shoulder length pink veil and carried pink and white pompoms. The bridegroom returned to Camp Ellis, Ill., Monday. The bride will continue to make her home with her parents for the duration. Found in the Burlington Hawkeye Gazette; Wed; 15 Nov 1944 newpaper; copied from microfilm at the Burlington Public Library; Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. ROBERT C. BROOKHISER BURLINGTON- Robert C. Brookhiser, 61, of Wever, died at 1:30 a.m. saturday, June 12, at the Burlington Medical Center. Mr. Brookhiser was born Jan 8, 1921 in Burlington. He was president of Audubon-Brookhiser Transport Inc. He was a member of the Fort Madison Chamber of Commerence, the board of directors of the Southeast Iowa Alcohol and Drug Council, the Lee County Republican Central Committee and a charter member of President Reagan's Presidential Task Force, the Odd Fellows Lodge of Wever, the advisory Committee of the Iowa Department of Transportation and a past president of the North Lee County Historical Society. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II. On Nov 10, 1944, he married Kathryn L. Hacker, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Robert Jr. and Michael both of Burlington; five daughters, Mrs. Peg Taylor, West Burlington; Judy Brookhiser, a student at Indiana University, Mrs. Kathleen Warner, Fort Madison, Mrs. Joyce Synder, Colusa, and Mrs. Helen Smith, Winfield; his mother Mrs. Blanche Brookhiser, of Wever; three brothers, Raymond of Denmark, Harold of Wever, and William Jr. of Iron Mountian, Mich; a sister Mrs. Marian Johnson of West Burlington and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, William and two daughters. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Prugh's chapel in Burlington with the Rev. Fred Moore officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Burlington. The family will meet friends from 7:30 to 9 this evening at the Prugh Chapel. A memorial is being established with the cancer department of Burlington Medical Center. Contributions may be made at the Prugh Chapel. Found in the Fort Madison Evening Democrate; Monday 14 Je 1982; Fort Madison; Lee County, Iowa USA.
			Robert married Kathryn Louise HACKER, daughter of Carl Albert HACKER and Katie Isabella PENROD, on 10 Nov 1944 in Wever. Kathryn was born on 10 Nov 1921 in Burlington, Iowa.
342	M	iii	Harold Frank BROOKHISER was born on 4 Mar 1923 in Des Moines County, Iowa.
			Harold married Mary Louis LANGE on 14 Aug 1944 in Wever. Mary was born on 4 Sep 1920 in Wever.
343	M	iv	William Louis BROOKHISER Elektroigeneur was born on 14 Feb 1927 in Burlington, Iowa. He died on 9 Feb 2003 in Snellville, Georgia. WILLIAM BROOKHISER William L. Brookhiser, 75, of Lawerenceville, Ga. formerly of Burlington died at 5:40 a.m. Sunday, Feb 9, 2003, in Snell-ville, Ga. Born Feb 14, 1927 in Burlington, he was the son of William and Blanche Milliman Brookhiser. He married Maryo Ostrander on Sept 4, 1976, in Indianapolis. Mr. Brookhiser was a retired electrical engineer. Survivos include his wife; five sons, David Brookhiser of Jamesville, Wis., Randy Brookhiser of Ottumwa, Andrew Brookhiser of Milton, Wis.k, Donnie Ostrander of Westfield, Ind., and Drant Brookhiser of Sheridan, Ind., two daughters, Dorothy Ostrander of Sheridan, and Donna Webb of Indianapolis; 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, one brother Harold Brookhiser of Wever, one sister Marian Johnson of West Burlington, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by parents, two brothers and one daughter. Visitation will begin a 2 p.m. Friday at the King-Lynk Funeral Home in Fort Madison, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. The funeral for Mr. Brookhiser will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. David Moore officiating. Burial will be in Claypoole Cemetery in Fort Madison. A memorial has been established for Spring Grove Church. Contributions may be left at the Funeral home.
			William married (1) Lily Lou DALE befor 1948. Lily was born on 22 Sep 1928 in Utica, Missouri. She died on 25 Mar 1992.
			William also married (2) Maryo OSTRANDER on 4 Sep 1976 in Indianapolis.
344	F	v	Marian W. BROOKHISER was born on 13 Feb 1925 in Burlington, Iowa.
			Marian married Orville Louis JOHNSON on 23 Sep 1943 in Wever. Orville was born on 14 Dec 1922 in Burlington, Iowa.

345	M	i	August Frank VAHLE Arbeiter bei Pepsi-Cola was born on 24 Jan 1937 in Burlington, Iowa. He died on 20 Sep 2002 in Burlington, Iowa. hat 3 Kinder und 6 Enkel August Frank "Gus" Vahle, 65, of Burlington, died at 8:40 p.m. Friday Sept 20, 2002, at Great River Medical Center. Born Jan 24, 1937, in Burlington, he was the son of Lorenz Henry and Florence Marie Brookhiser Vahle. He is a member of Spring Grove Methodist Church , the Burlington National Guard, Alpha Company 224th engineers and Des Moines County Riding Club. He enjoyed football, fishing, western movies, cartoons, horses, camping, cats, dogs and home cooked meals. Survivors include one son, Bruce A. Vahle of Mediapolis; two daughters, Cheryl K. Smith and Julie A. Nixon, both of Burlington; six grandchildren; two sisters, Emma L Bruhl and Jean Day both of Burlington; three nieces and two nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. His body has been cremeted. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Prugh's Chapel. The memorial service for Mr. Vahle will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Prugh's Chapel with the Rev. David Mison officiating. Burial with military rites will be in Burlington Memorial Park. A Memorial has been established.
			August married Majorie Ann CHARLES, daughter of Leon CHARLES and Ruth marr.Charles. Majorie was born on 16 Sep 1940 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
346	F	ii	Emma Louise VAHLE was born on 29 Apr 1940 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
			Emma married (1) Paul J. BRUHL Truckdriver, son of Paul J. BRUHL and Eva L. married Bruhl, on 15 Sep 1963 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. Paul was born on 23 Sep 1933 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
			Emma also married (2) Robert Lee HELLER Laborer unmarried. Robert was born estimated 1936.
347	F	iii	Norma Jean VAHLE was born on 27 May 1942 in Burlington, Iowa. IN THE MATTER OF APPLICATION FOR LICENSE Four Louie Junior Day to Marry Norma Jean Vahle. I Lorenz H. Vahle of Burlington, Ia., do solemnly swear that I am acquainted with above names parties making application for the license, that Louie Junior kDay of Burlington, Iowa is of the age of 21 years of sound, contracting mind and unmarried; that Norma Jean Vahle of Burlington, Ia., is of the age of 17 years of sound contracting mind and unmarried; neither of the above named parties have been divorced in the State of Iowa within one year past; that the above named parties are not first cousins; that there is no legal disability to the marriage of said parties; that both parties are capable of entering into any civil contact to the best of my knowledge, information and belief, and that their marriage is to be solemnized in Des Moines County. Lorenz H. Vahle Subscribed and sworn to and license issued this 16 day of December 1959. George J. Knapp Clerk of District Court by Margaret Conella Deputy
			Norma married Louie Junior DAY Heavy Equip.Operator, son of Melvin C. DAY and Esther Viola JACKSON, on 20 Dec 1959 in Burlington, Iowa. Louie was born on 5 Mar 1938 in Barbara Co. ALA. He died on 11 Mar 2003 in West Burlington. Louie was employed as City of Burlington Street Department in Burlington, Iowa. Louie Day, 65, Burlington, died at 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2003, at Great River Medical center in West Burlington. Born March 5, 1938, in Ariton, ala., he was the son of Melvin Chester and Essie Viola Jackson Day. On Dec. 20, 1959, he married Norma Jean Vahle in Burlington. Mr. Day worked for the Des Moines County Secondary Road Department for 32 years. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a member of the musicians union and Father of Local 828 of Burlington and of Local 2205 for Des Moines County. He was a commercial fisherman and band leader of the "Louie Day and the Georgia Ramblers" band. Survivors include his wife, two daughters, Virginia Eastin, Wapello and Lori Parcil of Davenport, two grandsons; one sister Sue Harrington of Apache Junction, Ariz.; his father of Atlanta, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother and two half sisters. Visitation will be one hour prior to the time of service Monday at Prugh's chapel. The memorial service for Mr. Day will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Prugh's chapel with the Rev. David Mixon and Mr. Day's grandson, Drew Day Eastin, officiating. A memorial has been established in his memory. Publication: Hawk Eye Category: Obituaries Pub. date: 3/12/03

	348	M	iv	Walter Robert REHM Beautician was born on 26 Nov 1925 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
				Walter married Doris MATHIAS hair dresser on 17 Jun 1961 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. Doris was born on 5 Jun 1919.