OBITUARIES

Feb 12, 2004

William Arthur Hobstetter, son of Arthur P. & Arabelle Armstrong Hobstetter, was born January 20, 1910, in Tipton, Iowa. He was among the first graduating class of Tipton Jr. College in 1929, he then graduated from the University of Iowa in 1931, with a Bachelor Degree. In 1934, Bill was united in marriage to Clara Walters in West Liberty,...

Feb 8, 2004

Mary was born at the family home near Mechanicsville, Iowa, on September 7, 1916, to Edward F. and Cecilia O'Malley Walshire. Mary graduated from Mechanicsville High School in 1934, and attended one year at the Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls, before returing to care for her father and family home. She married James Jack" Ward on November...

Jan 30, 2004

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Jan 22, 2004

Viola Emma Burnett, daughter of Frederick D. & Amelia Hartwig Rixe, was born June 22, 1916, in Bennett, Iowa. On July 20, 1941, Viola was united in marriage to Cecil Chalmer Burnett in Cedar County, Iowa. She was a member of Peace Church of Christ United in Bennett. Viola is loved and survived by her husband, Cecil Burnett of...

Jan 17, 2004

Ruby I. Fulwider Phelps was born April 20, 1917, in Tipton, Iowa. She graduated in 1936, from Tipton High School. On February 11, 1937, Ruby was united in marriage to Max R. Phelps in Anamosa, Iowa. She worked as a secretary at Phelps Insurance. She was a member of Red Oak King's Daughters and past organist for Red Oak...

Jan 13, 2004

Robert Charles Schroeder, son of Herman Anton & Margaret Murray Schroeder, was born February 6, 1918, in rural Sunbury, Iowa. He was a 1936 graduate of Tipton High School. Robert served in the U.S. Army during WWI. On July 30, 1970, Robert was united in marriage to Elaine Mardell Wykoff in Nichols, Iowa. Robert spent his life farming. He...

Jan 7, 2004

Mae Elizabeth Paustaian, daughter of Alfred J & Elvira Ihms Paustian, was born Ausust 12, 1916, in Muscatine County, Iowa. She attended rural Scott County Schools. Mae is survived by her niece, Susan Thumma & husband Gary of Stanwood, Iowa; her nephew, Allen Paustian & wife Becky of Tipton, Iowa; and her sister-in-law, Irene Wood & husband LaVerne of...

Jan 6, 2004

Elizabeth Maria Dorothea Frisch Boll, daughter of Hans & Emma Petersen, was born on May 31, 1913, in New Libertly, Iowa. She attended Davenpoet schools. On December 31, 1931, Elizabeth was united in marriage to William Boll in Aledo, Illinois. She was a member of South Bethel United Methodist Church, UMW, King's Daughers and Rebecca Lodge. Elizabeth is survived...

Dec 30, 2003

Mabel Muriel Atkins Dolan, daughter of Everett L. & Nora A. Rehbehn Atkins, was born December 3, 1911, on a farm in rural Tipton, Iowa. Mabel was united in marriage to Allen Dolan on March 17, 1951, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. Mabel was a devoted homemaker. She was a member of the Women of the...

Dec 28, 2003

Cleora Arlene Albaugh, died of a short illness at the age of 82, on December 28, 2003, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa. She was the daughter of Mearle & DeEtta Buhman Brown and was born November 6, 1921, in Cedar Bluff, Iowa. She was a 1939 graduate of Tipton, High School. On January 13, 1944, Cleora was...

Dec 24, 2003

Beulah Ardella Dodds was born December 30, 1898, at the home of her parents, Harry and Alice Mayer Dodds. She was raised on her parent's farm in Cedar County, Cass Township. She was educated in Country School Cass #1, where she finished school with the 8th grade. She later took a short business course. Beulah was baptized on December...

Dec 8, 2003

Morris Lee Walker, son of Albert L. & Augusta Ruth Kennedy Walker, was born May 4, 1924, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He served in the United States Navy from 1942-1946. On May 24, 1947, Morris was united in marriage to Bernita Carolyn Meier at the Century Farm Home in Clarence, Iowa. He began farming in 1948 and continued until...

Dec 8, 2003

Darrell Amandus Harms, son of Donald Harms and Doloris Christchson Harms Harris, was born November 3, 1958, in Monticello, Iowa. He was a 1976 graduate of Olin High School. Darrell joined the United States Army in 1982 and served his country for eight years. On November 19, 1994, he was united in marriage to Katherine Ann Cook in Tipton,...

Nov 29, 2003

Specialist Aaron James Sissel, 22, of Tipton, Iowa, gave his life on November 29, 2003 while serving his country in Iraq. Aaron was born on February 14, 1981, and was the son of Kirk and JoAllyn McQuillen Sissel. He graduated with the 1999 Tipton High School Class. Aaron was an active student, participating in F.F.A., football and baseball. He...

Nov 21, 2003

Agnes Maude Smith Townsend was born May 17, 1903, in Tipton, the daughter of Theodore and Ella Smith. Agnes attended country school. She graduated from Tipton High School in 1922. She took correspondence courses from Marycrest College and received her Teaching Certificate. She taught in Cedar and Scott County schools. She retired from Davenport School Stystem as a first...

Nov 12, 2003

Beverly Ann Schumacher, 72, died on Wed, Nov 12, 2003 at Hallmark Care Center in Mount Vernon, Iowa from complications of declining health. Beverly was the daughter of Guy F. and Grace H. MIller Schumacher. She attended school in New Haven, CT and graduated from Wheelock College in Boston, MA. Beverly was a school teacher, a member of the...

Nov 9, 2003

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Nov 4, 2003

Siegfried Petersen, son of J. S. and Martha Iwersen Petersen, was born on January 16, 1909 in Hattstedt, Germany. He attended school in Germany. Siegfried served in the United States Army Air Force from February19, 1942 until honorably discharged on October 16, 1945. Siegfried received the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with two Bronze Battle Stars. one Service Stripe, six...

Oct 20, 2003

Oct 18, 2003

Robert Charles Meinholdt, son of Charles C. and Rose Kugler Meinholdt, was born on December 18, 1914 in McFarland, Kansas. He attended school in McFarland. Robert was united in marriage to Bernice Louise Eilers on February 22, 1940 in Clarence, Iowa. Robert devoted his life to farming, retiring in Tipton in 1981. He was a former member of Red...