| Father | Gordon Ray Merritt (b. 26 August 1923, d. 4 January 1956) |
| Mother | Marie Ileanna Dye (b. 18 November 1927, d. 22 February 1999) |
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| Son | Michael J. Merritt, Sr.+ |
| Daughter | Revette Ann Merritt+ |
| Son | Gordon Ray Merritt+ (b. 22 July 1970, d. 25 July 2013) |
| Daughter | Kristine Bernice Merritt |
Obituary -- www.murdochfuneralhome.com :
Gordon L. Merritt, 66, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2011, in his home with family by his side after an eight month battle with cancer. Services: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 12, 2011, at the Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. Visitation will be one hour prior to services on Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Walker Cemetery in Walker, with military honors.
Gordon was born on March 30, 1944, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Gordon Ray and Marie (Dye) Merritt. In 1961, Gordon enlisted in the U.S. Army where he was a Corporal and in 1966, he enlisted in the Marine Corps. During this time, Gordon served his country in the Vietnam War until his discharge in 1969.
Gordon was an avid Cardinal baseball, Jets and NASCAR fan. He will be greatly missed along with his sense of humor and candor.
Survivors include his children, Mike (Becky) Merritt of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Revette (Terry) Sauser of Ryan, Iowa, Gordon (Angela) Merritt of Marion, Iowa, Kristine “Bean” Ferguson of Hiawatha; his only wife, Linda Merritt of Marion, who he remained friends with over the years; his half-brothers, Mike Tudor of Midland, Texas, and John Doxsee of Orlando, Florida; his grandchildren, Alexandra, Bianca, Brooke, Cassie, Corey, Christopher, Kayosha, Hannah, Michael Jr., Nikki, Richard III, T.J. and Zachary; many nieces and nephews; friends; and his two special cats Icebox and Lucky.
Gordon was preceded in death by his father, Gordon R. Merritt; and brothers, Tony Tudor and Ray and Ronald Merritt.
A memorial fund has been established in his honor.
To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Gordon Lee Merritt please visit our Sympathy Store.
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| Father | Gordon Ray Merritt (b. 26 August 1923, d. 4 January 1956) |
| Mother | Marie Ileanna Dye (b. 18 November 1927, d. 22 February 1999) |
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| Daughter | Missy Merritt |
| Daughter | Tammy L. Merritt |
| Daughter | Lori R. Merritt |
| Son | J. R. Merritt |
Obituary -- The Gazette; Cedar Rapids; Iowa; Sunday, August 13, 1995 (GenealogyBank.com):
Ronald Dee Merritt, 48, of St. Louis, formerly of Center Point, died Thursday, Aug. 10, 1995, in St. Louis Regional Medical Center after a long illness. Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Murdoch Funeral Home, Center Point, where friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday. The Rev. Jack Kendall will officiate. Burial: Center Point Cemetery.
Survivors include three daughters, Missy Merritt, Tammy Counts and Lori Merritt, all of St. Louis; a son, J.R. of St. Louis; his mother, Marie Abeln of St. Louis; his grandmother, Eleanor Merritt of Walker; four brothers, Gordon and Raymond Merritt, both of Cedar Rapids, Bruce "Tony" Tudor of Cedar Rapids and Mike Tudor of Bever Dam, Wis.; and four grandchildren, all of St. Louis.
Ron was preceded in death by his father, Gordon R. Merritt.
He was born Jan. 21, 1947, in Independence to Gordon and Marie Dye Merritt. Ron served in the Army with the 1st Infantry Division during the Vietnam war.
"Rooter" will be greatly missed by family, friends and special friends, Joann, L.C. and Charlie.
The Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Tuesday, 21 Jan 1997; Page 8; (Newspapers.com):
Ronald D. Merritt
1/21/47 -- 8/10/95
Wonderful son. Loving father. Caring brother. Loyal Vietnam veteran. Gave with little to give. Understood when no one else could.
Your light shines over us all. Shine on Bro.
Thinking of you on your 50th.
---- Mom, John, Gordy, Ray, Tony & Mike.
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| Father | Gordon Ray Merritt (b. 26 August 1923, d. 4 January 1956) |
| Mother | Marie Ileanna Dye (b. 18 November 1927, d. 22 February 1999) |
| Pedigree Link |
| Daughter | Dawn Marie Merrit |
Obituary (Findagrave.com):
Raymond Dean Merritt, 60, of Hiawatha, IA, passed from life on March 17, 2007 at home with friends and family after a three year battle with cancer. At Rays request, Graveside services 10:30 a.m. on March 19, 2007 at Center Point Cemetery by the Rev. Del Bear. Military honors by Center Point American Legion Dye Benion Post #297.
Ray "Spooky" Dean Merritt was born Jan. 21, 1947 in Independence, the son of Gordon R. and Marie (Dye) Merritt. Ray served in the Marine Corps as a rifleman and radio operator in Vietnam.
Ray enjoyed fishing, Nascar and being with family and friends.
He is survived by his daughter Dawn Marie of St Louis, brothers Gordon of Hiawatha, Tony of Cedar Rapids and Mike of Beaver Dam, WI, plus many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
The family wants to thank Mercy Hospital Hospice for helping them through this time.
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| Father | Charles Brutus Tudor (b. 14 July 1928, d. 1 March 1997) |
| Mother | Marie Ileanna Dye (b. 18 November 1927, d. 22 February 1999) |
| Pedigree Link |
| Daughter | Jessica Tudor+ |
Obituary -- ( www.murdochfuneralhome.com ):
“Tony” Bruce Anthony Tudor, 53, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Tuesday morning surrounded by his loving family, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Services: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 1, 2010, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids by Pastor Nick Longworth. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial: Center Point Cemetery, Center Point, Iowa.
Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Claudia; his daughter, Jessi and his “special little buddy”, grandson, Blayden; his step-children, Grumpy, Sam, and Mandy; and his 4-legged friend, Moxie Moo.
Also surviving are his brother, Mike (Deb) Tudor; sister, Teedee (Jack) Guarino; half-brother, Gordon Merritt; mother and father-in-law, Mary Lou and Claude Pierce; sisters-in-law, Cathy (Chuck) Smith, Cynthia Shanahan, Connie (Jim) Curtis, Cheryl (Rick) Schemmel, Carolyn (Brian) Seemann, Chris (Brian) Moody, Carmen Pierce (Javier); and numerous other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two half-brothers, Ronald and Raymond Merritt.
Tony was born September 3, 1956, in Manchester, Iowa, to Charles “Bud” Tudor and Marie Dye. He grew up in North St. Louis before moving to Cedar Rapids in his early teen years. He attended Franklin Junior High and Washington High School. He was united in marriage to Claudia Pierce on March 1, 2003. Tony worked for Barron Motor and City Automotive before retiring from CRANDIC Railway after 16 years of service.
Tony was a huge Cardinals Fan and avid NASCAR “Tony Stewart” Fan. He also enjoyed Hawkeye Football. He truly enjoyed the special time he got to spend with his “little buddy”, grandson, Blayden.
Tony always enjoyed singing karaoke, drinking a cold Busch, and grilling for all his family, friends and the “Boys”, friends since Jr. High School.
In recent years, Tony really looked forward to the Wednesday lunch breaks with his best friend of 40 years, Jon Fawcett.
The family would like to thank Dr. David Zenk and staff and Susan with St. Luke’s Hospice for all of their special care.
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in Tony’s memory.
To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Bruce Anthony "Tony" Tudor please visit our Sympathy Store.
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| Father | George Freeman (b. February 1820, d. after June 1900) |
| Mother | Mary Eveline Keeler (b. 21 August 1825, d. 14 January 1896) |
| Pedigree Link |
| Daughter | Maude Evelyn Wilt+ (b. 24 November 1882, d. 7 December 1972) |
| Son | Carl Wesley Wilt+ (b. 8 July 1896, d. 11 January 1987) |
| Son | Earl Warren Wilt+ (b. 29 August 1898, d. June 1969) |
| Son | Glenn Merrill Wilt+ (b. 22 July 1902, d. 20 May 1988) |
Obituary (via Findagrave.com):
Rites Friday for Mrs. John Wilt 88
Benton County News
Funeral services will be held in the Oak Grove Christian church Friday afternoon at two o'clock for Mrs. John Wilt , 88 who died yesterday at the home of her nephew and wife Mr. and Mrs. Robert Daugherty near Vinton, after a week's illness. She was a lifelong resident of Benton township near Shellsburg.
Rev. E. L. Shaffer will conduct the services. Burial will be in Shellsburg Oakwood Cemetery.
Mrs Wilt was visiting at the Daugherty home and was stricken ill while there. Her condition became critical Sunday.
She was born as Ida Freeman on March 2, 1863, near Shellsburg a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Freeman. She married John Wilt on Jan 5, 1882 near Shellsburg. He died 15 years ago.
Surviving are daughter. Mrs. Maude E Cue of Shellsburg three sons, Carl and Glenn of Shellsburg and Earl of La Porte City, 16 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was the last member of her immediate family. Three sisters and one brother preceded her in death. She also leaves several nieces and nephews.
She was a lifelong member of the Oak Grove church and was the first organist there.
The body is at the Fry-Holland funeral home where friends may call until Friday morning at 9:30 when it will be removed to the Oak Grove Church.
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| Pedigree Link |
| Daughter | Ida Florence Freeman+ (b. 2 March 1863, d. 20 June 1951) |
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| Pedigree Link |
| Daughter | Ida Florence Freeman+ (b. 2 March 1863, d. 20 June 1951) |
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| Father | John Wesley Wilt (b. 12 April 1853, d. 14 December 1935) |
| Mother | Ida Florence Freeman (b. 2 March 1863, d. 20 June 1951) |
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| Son | Ray Everett Cue+ (b. 28 September 1902, d. 2 October 1987) |
| Son | John Loren Cue+ (b. 9 March 1909, d. 25 December 1983) |
| Daughter | Lucille Florence Cue+ (b. 17 August 1911, d. 28 December 2003) |
Funeral notice -- The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa); Friday, 08 Dec 1972; Page 3; (Newspapers.com):
Urbana --- Maud E. Cue, 90. Services at 2:30 Monday at Oak Grove Christian church near Shellsburg. Campbell's, Vinton.
Newspaper article -- Bulletin Journal (Independence, Iowa); Friday, 1962 November 30; section B page 5? ? column 3; (Ancestry.com):
Mrs. Maude Cue Feted on 80th Birthday
URBANA - Mrs. M. E. Dingman entertained 80 guests at her home Sunday, honoring her mother, Mrs. Maude Cue, on her 80th birthday. Mrs. Ray Cue and Mrs. Lauren Cue poured.
Out of state guests were Mrs. Cue's son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Loren Cue, Randy, Cherryl and Jay. Guests attended from Cedar Rapids, Vinton, Shellsburg, Strawberry Point, LaPorte City, Center Point and Urbana.
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| Father | John Wesley Wilt (b. 12 April 1853, d. 14 December 1935) |
| Mother | Ida Florence Freeman (b. 2 March 1863, d. 20 June 1951) |
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| Daughter | Caroline Bernice Wilt+ (b. 11 March 1920, d. 9 January 1984) |
| Son | Clare Wesley Wilt (b. 13 October 1922, d. December 1941) |
| Daughter | Florence Charlene Wilt+ (b. 12 June 1927, d. 6 September 2010) |
| Son | Rev. Marvin Duane Wilt+ (b. 5 April 1935, d. 2 November 2020) |
Obituaries -- The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa); Tuesday, 13 January 1987; Page 8; (Newspapers.com):
INDEPENDENCE
Carl Wesley Wilt, 90, Independence resident the past nine years, died Sunday at East Towne manor, where he had lived two months. Before moving to Independence, he had farmed near Shellsburg since 1918.
Surviving are his wife, Anita; a daughter, Charlene Wilson of Independence; a son, Marvin Duane of Quinlan, Texas; one brother, Glenn of Shellsburg; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Services: 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Oak Grove Christian Church, rural Shellsburg. Burial: Oak Wood Cemetery, Shellsburg. Friends may call after 7 tonight at White's in Independence.
The Courier (Waterloo, Iowa); Tuesday, 13 Jan 1987; Page 11; (Newspapers.com):
Carl Wesley Wilt
INDEPENDENCE -- Services for Carl Wesley Wilt, 90, will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Oak Grove Christian Church, rural Shellsburg; burial in Oak Wood Cemetery, Shellsburg; he died of complications of age Sunday (Jan. 11) at East Towne Manor, Independence, where he had been a resident for two months; survivors include his wife, Anita; a daughter, Charlene Wilson of Independence; a son, Marvin Duane of Quinlan, Texas; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and a brother, Glen Wilt of Shellsburg; he was preceded in death by a son Clare Wesley; a daughter, Caroline Bernice; a grandson; a sister; and a brother; friends may call at White Funeral Home, Independence; Mr. Wilt was a retired Shellsburg area farmer; he moved to Independence nine years ago.
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| Father | John Wesley Wilt (b. 12 April 1853, d. 14 December 1935) |
| Mother | Ida Florence Freeman (b. 2 March 1863, d. 20 June 1951) |
| Pedigree Link |
| Daughter | Dolores Virginia Wilt+ |
| Daughter | Joanne Marlene Wilt+ (b. 29 March 1933, d. 9 December 2020) |
| Daughter | Donetta Jane Wilt+ (b. 17 March 1935, d. 21 May 1995) |
| Daughter | Janet S. Wilt+ |
| Son | Gary W. Wilt+ |
Globe-Gazette (Mason City, Iowa); Thursday, 04 Sep 1930; Page 6; (Newspapers.com):
WILT-MUSSMAN
NASHUA, Sept. 4. -- Earl Wilt, Shellsburg, and Miss Mildred Mussman, Vinton, were married Wednesday noon at the Little Brown church by the Rev. William Kent, pastor. The only witnesses were the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Mussman of Vinton. The bride wore a gown of blue flat crepe with accessories to match. Mr. and Mrs. Wilt will make their home upon a farm near Shellsburg after a short wedding trip.
The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa); Sunday, 07 Sep 1930; Page 26; (Newspapers.com):
Miss Mildred Mussman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Mussman of South of Vinton, and Earl Wilt, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Wilt of north of Shellsburg, were married Wednesday at the Little Brown church at Nashua. They were accompanied by the bride's parents. The couple have not announced their plans for the future. Mr. Wilt has been farming one mile west of Shellsburg.
Obituary -- The Courier (Waterloo, Iowa); Friday, 27 Jun 1969; Page 8; (Newspapers.com):
Earl Wilt
LA PORTE CITY -- Services for Earl Wilt, 70, who died Thursday evening at his home, are pending at the Johnnsen-Rossow Funeral Home in La Porte City; survivors include his widow, Mildred; a son, Gary of La Porte City; four daughters, Mrs. Bert Loane of Waterloo, Mrs. Robert Wilson of Evansdale, Mrs. Duane Craft of La Porte City, and Mrs. Le Roy Magnuson of La Porte City.
Articles -- The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa); Sunday, 29 Mar 1936; Page 22; (Newspapers.com):
Monday forty relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mrs. Ida Wilt. Present were Albert Daniels, Frank Kubik, John Franklin, Ed Bruce, Rollie Fish, Earl, Carl and Glenn Wilt families, the Rev. W. W. Williams and his son, and J. A. McVay of Vinton
1938 BENTON COUNTY, IOWA LANDOWNERS INDEX; (Benton County, IA Genweb); Internet:
Canton Township 84N range 9W section 8, owner Earl Wilt 80 acres;
Canton township 84N range 9W section 17, owner Earl Wilt 20 acres;
Canton township 84N range 9W section 17, owner Carl Wilt 100 acres.
Progress Review (La Porte City, Iowa); 1942 March 19; page 1 column 3; (Ancestry.com):
Large Farm Sold South Of Town
The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance company of Milwaukee, Wis. sold Earl W. Wilt of La Ponte City a 213 acre farm one mile southeast of La Porte City in Black Hawk and Benton Counties for $23,000 according to the deed registered in the county recorder's office.
"Farm neighbors," Progress Review (La Porte City, Iowa); 1949 September 29; page 6 column 4; (Ancestry.com):
extraction:
"All the farm buildings except the house on the Earl Wilt farm 1 1/2 miles east of town have recently been given new coats of red paint. The Wilt place is known as the former Will Wilson farm."
"Local Cooperative Elevators Held Annual Meeting," Progress Review (La Porte City, Iowa);? ? 1951 June 21; page 1 column 1; (Ancestry.com):
Election of Directors included Earl Wilt.
The Courier (Waterloo, Iowa); Tuesday, 28 Nov 1961; Page 15; (Newspapers.com):
THE EARL WILTS of La Porte City are in Long Beach Calif., where they are visiting their son-in-law and daughter, the Bert Loanes. Their granddaughter, Linda Loane, Long Beach, will return home with them after visiting in La Porte since August.
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| Father | John Wesley Wilt (b. 12 April 1853, d. 14 December 1935) |
| Mother | Ida Florence Freeman (b. 2 March 1863, d. 20 June 1951) |
| Pedigree Link |
| Son | Warren Wayne Wilt+ (b. 8 December 1935, d. 11 March 2000) |
| Daughter | Beverly Ann Wilt+ (b. 28 March 1937, d. 23 April 2020) |
| Daughter | Belva Nadean Wilt+ |
| Son | John Walter Wilt+ |
| Daughter | Marlys Mardean Wilt+ |
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| Father | Thomas P. Johnson (b. about 1822, d. January 1860) |
| Mother | Hannah Elson (b. 17 October 1823, d. 5 April 1907) |
| Pedigree Link |
| Son | Harry Albert Johnson (b. 3 October 1877, d. 1962) |
| Son | Thomas Clayton Johnson+ (b. 10 July 1879, d. 2 May 1944) |
| Daughter | Ida Belle Johnson (b. 20 April 1882, d. 14 April 1900) |
| Daughter | Dora Mae Johnson+ (b. about 20 August 1883, d. 3 August 1979) |
| Son | George Washington Johnson (b. 10 June 1885, d. 12 March 1967) |
| Son | William Earl Johnson+ (b. 27 September 1886, d. 26 February 1974) |
| Son | Robert John Johnson+ (b. 7 December 1891, d. 8 April 1969) |
| Daughter | Nellie Mabel Johnson+ (b. 15 December 1893, d. 11 April 1948) |
| Son | Charles Harley Johnson+ (b. 26 August 1898, d. 27 October 1966) |
Obituary (Findagrave.com):
Husband of Deborah Helen WILT Johnson (married 12-27-1876 in Vinton, Iowa. Alt marriage date: 1-10-1877.) Son of Thomas Parker Johnson & Hannah ELSON Johnson Williams. Father of Harry Abraham Johnson, Thomas Clayton Johnson, Ida Belle JOHNSON, Dora Mae JOHNSON Moubry, George Washington Johnson, William Earl Johnson, Robert John Johnson, Nellie Mabel JOHNSON Harger, Charles Harley Johnson. Brother of John W. Johnson, Amanda (Nina) JOHNSON Hopper, Catherine JOHNSON McCoy, Archibald Johnson, Thomas James Johnson. Great Grandfather of Andy Nolan Weaver.
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| Father | Robert Elson Johnson (b. 7 August 1853, d. 30 March 1924) |
| Mother | Deborah Helen Wilt (b. 14 October 1854, d. 8 May 1934) |
| Pedigree Link |
WW I draft registration: Harry Albert Johnson, DOB 3 OCT 1877, residence Shellsburg, Benton, IA, occupation farmer, nearest relative R.E. Johnson.
WW II draft registration: Harry Albert Johson, residence Shellsburg, Benton, Iowa, DOB 3 OCT 1877, occupation farming, reference George Johnson, Shellsburg.
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| Father | Robert Elson Johnson (b. 7 August 1853, d. 30 March 1924) |
| Mother | Deborah Helen Wilt (b. 14 October 1854, d. 8 May 1934) |
| Pedigree Link |
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| Father | Robert Elson Johnson (b. 7 August 1853, d. 30 March 1924) |
| Mother | Deborah Helen Wilt (b. 14 October 1854, d. 8 May 1934) |
| Pedigree Link |
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| Father | Robert Elson Johnson (b. 7 August 1853, d. 30 March 1924) |
| Mother | Deborah Helen Wilt (b. 14 October 1854, d. 8 May 1934) |
| Pedigree Link |
| Daughter | Gladyce Jane Johnson+ (b. 11 November 1925, d. 21 May 1980) |
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| Father | Daniel Lincoln Bogart (b. November 1860, d. 21 February 1902) |
| Mother | Ellen Jane Price (b. 1 January 1858, d. 3 April 1937) |
| Pedigree Link |
| Daughter | Gladyce Jane Johnson+ (b. 11 November 1925, d. 21 May 1980) |
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| Pedigree Link |
| Daughter | Frances Marie Bogart+ (b. July 1894, d. 20 August 1966) |
| Last Edited | 31 January 2020 00:00:00 |
| Father | John Price (b. about 1831) |
| Mother | Sarah McAneny (b. 1829, d. March 1870) |
| Pedigree Link |
| Daughter | Frances Marie Bogart+ (b. July 1894, d. 20 August 1966) |
Obituary -- ( Findagrave.com):
Waterloo Daily Courier, Waterloo, Iowa Sunday, April 11, 1937 Page 26 :
Morrison, Mrs. Dan Bogart, 79, formerly of Morrison, at home of her daughter, Mrs. Harley Johnson, Cedar Rapids; nee Ellen Price; husband, general storekeeper here and at Reinbeck, preceded her; surviving, two daughters, Gladys, Chicago, and Mrs. Johnson; son, William, Rock Valley, IA; sister, Mrs. Delia Atkinson, residing in Washington; two half-brothers, J. S. Price, Grundy Center, and C. B. Price, Denver, Colo.; one half-sister, Mrs. Charles Fultz, Osage; daughter also preceded her in death; burial at Reinbeck.
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| Father | Robert Elson Johnson (b. 7 August 1853, d. 30 March 1924) |
| Mother | Deborah Helen Wilt (b. 14 October 1854, d. 8 May 1934) |
| Pedigree Link |
| Daughter | Ida Marie Moubry+ (b. 24 March 1905, d. 7 October 1993) |
| Son | Charles Faye Moubry+ (b. 18 May 1907, d. 28 March 1972) |
| Son | James Arthur Moubry+ (b. 16 November 1909, d. 13 June 1988) |
| Son | Arnold Vern Moubry+ (b. 2 May 1917, d. 6 February 2001) |
| Son | Elzo Burm Moubry+ (b. 11 September 1922, d. 5 April 2004) |
Obituary -- The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa); 03 Aug 1979; Page 2; (Newspapers.com):
Dora Johnson Moubry, 95, died this morning at Cedar Rapids Care Center following a long illness.
She was born Aug. 21, 1883, at Shellsburg, where she resided until moving to the care center two years ago.
She was married to J.C. "Cliff" Moubry in April of 1904 near Shellsburg. She was a member of Oak Grove Christian Church, rural Shellsburg.
Surviving are three sons, James of Palo, Arnold of rural Vinton, and Elzo of Genesco, N.Y.; a daughter, Marie Cue, Shellsburg; 15 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren.
Services: 1:30 p.m. Monday at Oak Grove Christian Church, rural Shellsburg. Burial: Palo Cemetery. Visitation after 3 p.m. Sunday at Campbell-Russell Funeral Home, Vinton.
Articles:
The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa); Friday, 02 April 1954; Page 14; (Newspapers.com):
To Celebrate Golden Wedding
SHELLSBURG -- Celebrating their fiftieth wedding anniversary Tuesday will be Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Moubry, who will have an family dinner at their home at noon and an open house from 7 to 9 p.m.
Mr. Moubry is the son of the late Steve Moubrys and his wife is the former Dora Johnson, daughter of the R. E. Johnsons, all of Shellsburg.
They are the parents of five children, Mrs. Leland Cantonwine and Arnold Moubry of Vinton, James Moubry of Palo, Faye Moubry of Novelty, Mo., and Elzo Moubry, who is stationed in Ramsey air base in Puerto Rico. There are 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa); Monday, 26 Jun 1967; Page 2; (Newspapers.com):
Breakin Discovered at Moubry Farmhouse
Linn county deputy sheriffs Sunday investigated a breakin at the Dora Moubry farmhouse, six miles north of Palo.
First Deputy George Griffin said that an undetermined amount of articles was taken.
Entrance was gained by removal of a rear porch window and by breaking open a rear door.
Griffin said the breakin occurred sometime within the last two weeks. It was discovered Sunday by Mrs. Moubry's son, James A. Moubry. Mrs. Moubry is currently in a nursing home.
Classified - The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa); Saturday, 01 Jul 1967; Page 12; (Newspapers.com):
FOR RENT, rooms in the country,. Call or write Mrs. Dora Moubry, Shellsburg, Iowa.
"Area Dates Are Marked, The Courier (Waterloo, Iowa); Wednesday, 22 August? ? 1973; Page 19; (Newspapers.com):
[Extraction]
VINTON -- Mrs. Dora Moubry of Oak Grove celebrated her 90th birthday anniversary Tuesday.
The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa); Monday, 15 October 1979; Page 12; (Newspapers.com):
[Summary]
Date: Monday, October 29, 1979.
Location: 4 miles SW of Center Point, 5 miles NW of Palo; 15 miles E of Vinton; 16 miles NW of Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Linn County Road W36.
For Sale: 400 acre farm with about 184 acres under plow; balance in pasture and timber. Buildings older and need repair. 2 wells.
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| Father | Robert Elson Johnson (b. 7 August 1853, d. 30 March 1924) |
| Mother | Deborah Helen Wilt (b. 14 October 1854, d. 8 May 1934) |
| Pedigree Link |
| Son | Rev. Cecil Warren Johnson+ (b. 6 June 1910, d. 16 December 2002) |
| Son | Ira Dale Johnson+ (b. 12 February 1920, d. 25 November 2005) |
Funeral notice -- The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa); Wednesday, 27 February 1974; Page 3; (Newspapers.com):
Strawberry Point -- Earl Johnson, 87; Services Friday at 1:30, Congregational church, Edgewood. Burial: Shellsburg cemetery about 4 p.m. Appleton's in Edgewood.
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| Father | Robert Elson Johnson (b. 7 August 1853, d. 30 March 1924) |
| Mother | Deborah Helen Wilt (b. 14 October 1854, d. 8 May 1934) |
| Pedigree Link |
| Son | John Calvin Johnson+ (b. 2 April 1924, d. 26 July 1988) |
| Daughter | Emma Lue Johnson (b. 1 May 1925, d. 3 May 1929) |
| Son | Harry Wilson Johnson+ (b. 25 June 1926, d. 26 March 1975) |
Obituary -- The Courier (Waterloo, Iowa); Wednesday, 09 April 1969; Page 25; (Newspapers.com):
Robert John Johnson
ROWLEY -- Services for Robert John Johnson, 77, who died Tuesday at Veterans Hospital in Iowa City, will be at 1:30 p.m., Friday at the Foursquare Gospel Church; burial in Linwood Cemetery in Cedar Rapids; survivors include his widow, Elsie; two sons, John Calvin of Rowley and Harry Wilson of Brandon; a brother, Earl of Strawberry Point; a sister, Mrs. Cliff Mulberry of Shellsburg; six grandchildren; White Funeral Home is in charge.
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| Father | Robert Elson Johnson (b. 7 August 1853, d. 30 March 1924) |
| Mother | Deborah Helen Wilt (b. 14 October 1854, d. 8 May 1934) |
| Pedigree Link |
| Son | Orland Floyd Harger+ (b. 25 March 1916, d. 21 October 1995) |
| Son | Harold Lenley Harger+ (b. 4 March 1918, d. 23 August 2008) |
| Daughter | Annabell Mae Harger+ (b. 14 May 1927, d. 9 April 2013) |
| Son | Verle Deen Harger+ (b. 29 May 1930, d. 29 June 2012) |
Obituary -- The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa); Monday, 12 April 1948; Page 2; (Newspapers.com):
Mrs. Grover D. Harger.
Mrs. Grover D. Harger, 54, of 531 Wilson avenue SW, resident of Cedar Rapids eight years, died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 10 p.m. Sunday after a long illness. She was born near Shellsburg Dec. 15, 1893.
Surviving, besides her husband, are three sons, Orland of St. Paul, Harold of Evansville, Ind., and Verl of Cedar Rapids; a daughter, Mrs. Annabell Weaver of Cedar Rapids; seven grandchildren; five brothers, Harry and George Johnson of Shellsburg, Earl of Central City, John of Brandon and Harley of Fort Dodge, and a sister, Mrs. Dora Moubry of Shellsburg.
She was a member of Second Christian church in Cedar Rapids.
Services will be conducted in the Beatty chapel at 2 p.m. Wednesday by the Rev. Warren Johnson of Minneapolis. Burial will be in the Linwood cemetery, Friends may call at the chapel.
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| Pedigree Link |
| Son | Robert Elson Johnson+ (b. 7 August 1853, d. 30 March 1924) |
| Last Edited | 31 March 2019 00:00:00 |
| Pedigree Link |
| Son | Robert Elson Johnson+ (b. 7 August 1853, d. 30 March 1924) |
| Last Edited | 31 March 2019 00:00:00 |
| Father | Robert Elson Johnson (b. 7 August 1853, d. 30 March 1924) |
| Mother | Deborah Helen Wilt (b. 14 October 1854, d. 8 May 1934) |
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| Son | Thomas Glenn Johnson+ (b. 30 April 1902, d. 22 May 1975) |
| Son | Benjamin Lloyd Johnson (b. 2 December 1903, d. 2 August 1983) |
| Daughter | Doris Irene Johnson+ (b. 25 July 1907, d. 22 November 2005) |
| Son | Robert Strawn Johnson+ (b. 10 October 1910, d. 17 January 1989) |
Obituary -- The Courier (Waterloo, Iowa); Monday, 08 May 1944; Page 12; (Newspapers.com):
LA PORTE CITY -- Funeral services for Thomas C. Johnson, 64, who died at the home of his son east of there, were Saturday at Vinton; burial in Shellsburg; born at Shellsburg, July 18, 1879, son of Robert and Deborah Wilt Johnson; on Nov. 12, 1900, at Vinton he married Zelia Strawn, Shellsburg, who survives, with three sons, Glenn Johnson, Independence; Ben Johnson, Vinton, and Robert S. Johnson; a daughter, Mrs. Henry Westerbeck, Waterloo, five grandchildren, five brothers and two sisters.
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| Father | Thomas Gainer Strawn (b. 1848, d. 15 August 1888) |
| Mother | Mary Matilda Rife (b. July 1857, d. 26 November 1930) |
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| Son | Thomas Glenn Johnson+ (b. 30 April 1902, d. 22 May 1975) |
| Son | Benjamin Lloyd Johnson (b. 2 December 1903, d. 2 August 1983) |
| Daughter | Doris Irene Johnson+ (b. 25 July 1907, d. 22 November 2005) |
| Son | Robert Strawn Johnson+ (b. 10 October 1910, d. 17 January 1989) |
Articles:
The Humboldt Independent (Humboldt, Iowa); Tuesday, 26 October, 1948; Page 5; (Newspapers.com):
Mrs. Zelia Johnson, who makes her home with her daughter, Mrs. Henry Westerbeck in Humboldt, returned last week from a six-weeks visit with her son, Robert Johnson, in La Porte City, Iowa.
The Humboldt Independent (Humboldt, Iowa); Tuesday, 26 March 1957; Page 5; (Newspapers.com):
Mrs. Zelia Johnson was taken from the Sisson Nursing home Friday to the Lutheran hospital in Fort Dodge for X-rays and examinations. She is Mrs. Henry Westebeck's mother.
The Humboldt Republican (Humboldt, Iowa); Wednesday, 26 November 1958; Page 3; (Newspapers.com):
Mrs. Zelia Johnson, mother of Mrs. Henry Westerbeck, has been released from Lutheran hospital in Fort Dodge and is being cared for at the Sisson nursing home.
The Humboldt Independent (Humboldt, Iowa); Tuesday,
04 Jun 1957; Page 2; (Newspapers.com):
May I express my grateful appreciation to those who so thoughtfully remembered me during my recent sojourn at the Lutheran hospital. These friends can never know what such kindness have meant to me.? ? Mrs. Zelia Johnson
"Enter Vinton Hospital," Waterloo Sunday Courier (Waterloo, Iowa); 1950 June 2; page 18, image 19, column 4; (Ancestry.com):
Zelia Johnson of Humboldt.
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| Daughter | Zelia Tabitha Strawn+ (b. 1882, d. 1960) |
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