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Bonita Eicher
Apr 30, 2006
Bonita Bonnie" Eicher daughter of Denver & Marjorie Bridgford Kinyon was born September 23 1941 in Durant Iowa. She graduated from Tipton HIgh School in 1959 and from the American Institute of Business in Davenport Iowa. She married Abraham Eicher on December 12 1975. She was employed at the Unitversity of Iowa Clinics as an Administrative Professional. Bonnie was...
Norma Riedesel
Apr 26, 2006
Norma Velma Paustian Riedesel, daughter of Herman Henry & Wilma Amanda Sophia Edler Paustian, was born April 26, 1929 in New Liberty, Iowa. She was a 1947 graduate of Davenport HIgh School. After high school she worked at Wieman's Drug Store. On November 22, 1947, Norma was united in marriage to Wayne Louis Riedesel at the Peace Church of...
Johnny Espinosa
Apr 15, 2006
Johnny Espinosa was born January 1, 1984 in Rock Island, Illinois. He attended school in Tipton, West Liberty and Columbus Junction. Johnny was united in marriage to Areli A. Quiroz on October 6, 2001 in West Liberty, Iowa. He was employed at Tyson's in Columbus Junction as a maintenance mechanic. Johnny is survived by his wife, Areli Espinosa of...
Esther Bachus
Apr 14, 2006
Esther Bachus, daughter of Charles & Carrie Peter Geadelmann, was born October 23, 1910 in Bennett, Iowa. Esther was united in marriage to Raymond Bachus on February 10, 1940 in Bennett, Iowa. She was a member of Peace Church of Christ United and Women's Fellowship of Peace. Esther is survived by her sons, Terry Bachus & wife, Joyce of...
Harry Heisch
Apr 6, 2006
Harry was born July 2, 1915, to Carl and Anna (Lett) Heisch, in Cedar County. In 1933, he graduated from Bennett High School where he was active in baseball and band. He was united in marriage to Gloria Friederichs in 1942. Harry was involved in farming most of his life, and loved dealing in livestock. In earlier years, he...
Clarence Schmidt
Apr 4, 2006
Clarence Schmidt was born on September 29, 1926 near Bennett, Iowa the son of Otto and Annie Treimer Schmidt. He attended Bennett Schools and married Deloroes F. Soenksen on January 21, 1950 in Wheatland, a marriage that lasted for fifty six years. He was a life long farmer in Cedar County before moving to Tipton in 1984. Clarence loved...
Lavaughn Eaton
Apr 1, 2006
LaVaughn Alberta Hoon was born November 12, 1919 in Tipton, the daughter of Harold and Lura Hite Hoon. She attended Tipton Schools graduating in 1937 and married Glenn W. Eaton on January 22, 1938 in Montezuma, Iowa. LaVaughn was a member of the St. Paulâa
Olliver Kelley
Mar 26, 2006
Olliver Paul Kelley was born on April 13, 1921 in Rockdale, Iowa the son of Emment and Detta Olliver Kelley. He attended Dubuque Schools and served his country during World War II. He joined the United States Army on October 31, 1942, serving until March 16, 1946. Olliver was skilled and talented in many different areas. He didnâa
Judith Rife
Mar 15, 2006
Judith Ann Rife, daughter of Charles Edward & Maurine Elizabeth Chapman Peck, was born June 3, 1941. She was a 1959 graduate of Tipton High School. Judith was employed as a case worker for the Department of Social Services, retiring after 23 years of service. Judith is survived by her daughters, Deb Olson & husband, Mark of Johnston, Iowa,...
Evelyn Hamiel
Mar 2, 2006
Evelyn Pearl Hamiel was born on September 8, 1907 at Mitchell South Dakota the daughter of James C. and Honor F. Collins Hamiel. Evelyn attended Mitchell High School and Grigg Court Reporting School in Chicago. She worked as a Court Reporter and was a member of the Tipton United Methodist Church, a fifty year member of the P.E.O., past...
J. Leon Timmerman
Feb 27, 2006
J. Leon Timmerman, son of August & Veronica Vlaminck Timmerman, was born January 23, 1913, in Moline, Illinois. He attended rural schools near Toronto in Clinton County, Iowa. Mr. Timmerman was united in marriage to Alice DeWulf on January 24, 1935 at St. James Catholic Church in Toronto, Iowa. Leon and Alice operated farms in Big Rock and Plainview...
Edwin Larson
Feb 4, 2006
Edwin J. Larson, son of Edwin Francis & Clara Ann Nemmers Larson, was born August 17, 1920, on a farm in Earlville, Iowa. He was a graduate of St. Maryâa
Melvin Thiering
Jan 28, 2006
Melvin Wilbur Thiering, son of Harry and Alma Bauer Thiering, was born September 12, 1923 in Cedar County, Iowa. He graduated from Tipton High School in 1941. Melvin entered the United States Army during the Korean War. He devoted most of his life to farming the family farm. It was during this time that his fascination with tools and...
Warren Ahrens
Jan 27, 2006
Warren Herman Ahrens, son of Herman G. and Anna Boettcher Ahrens, was born January 30, 1921 in rural Wilton, Iowa. Warren attended school in rural Bennett while growing up. Warren was a farmer and drove a truck for a living. He enjoyed raising and showing Black Angus cattle. Warren was united in marriage to Edna M. Dallege on December...
Leonard Schwitzer
Jan 23, 2006
Leonard Henry Schwitzer, son of Otto and Ella Boettcher Schwitzer, was born July 25, 1913, in Cedar County, Iowa. Leonard was united in marriage to Wilma Alberta Kunde on November 30, 1940 in Clinton, Iowa. Leonard farmed and was a member of Peace Church of Christ United, Charter member of the Bennett Lions Club, Melvin Jones Award recipient and...
Louie Cook
Jan 23, 2006
Louie Earl Cook was born on March 25, 1925 in Dry Creek, West Virginia the son of Byrd and Belva White Cook. Louie attended West Virginia Public Schools. Louie married Virginia Alberhasky on Sept, 16, 1944. Louie worked as a Jeweler and Watch Maker. He was a member of the St. Mary Catholic Church, lifetime member Tipton American Legion,...
Donald Hoffner
Jan 18, 2006
Donald Henry Hoffner was born on May 29, 1930 in Clarence, Iowa the son of Henry and Lucy Elizabeth Davis Hoffner. He attended schools in Clarence, and served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Donald worked as a Mechanic and had the ability to fix anything. Donald was a past member of the Tipton...
Ruth Ibsen
Jan 17, 2006
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Kathleen Williams
Jan 8, 2006
Kathleen J. Smokie" Williams daughter of Clarence & Nancy Reed Clements was born July 261929.0 in Buchannan Iowa. She was a 1947 graduate of Tipton High School. Kathleen was employed as a secretary for the University of Iowa Hospital for 16 years retiring in 1995. She was a member of St. Bernadette's Circle and St. Mary's Catholic Church. Kathleen...
Daniel Busse
Dec 28, 2005
Daniel Webster Busse, the son of Henry & Anna VanGerpen Busse was born January 21, 1912, in Aplington, Iowa. He was a 1929 graduate of Aplington High School. Daniel was united in marriage to Lola Grace Davis on February 3, 1940 in Parkersburg, Iowa. Daniel was employed as a Service Technician for Sprint Telephone Company. He was a member...
