Union Twp Cemetery
Newly Transcribed April 2005
Contributed by:
Duane & Viv Reeves
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Union Twp Cemetery Newly Transcribed April 2005 Contributed by: Duane & Viv Reeves |
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Union Township Cemetery , Union Township , ( Plymouth ), Iowa
Established 1882
Directions from LeMars: take 12th St. SE to K49. Turn south on K49 and go about 6 miles to C44. Turn east on C44. In approx. 5 miles the Union Township Presbyterian Church will be on the left. Proceed past the church approx. two more miles. The cemetery is on the south side of the road.
Names will be linked to the corresponding obituary as the obits are posted to this website. Additional burials with no tombstone marker will be posted in this list in RED type.
A
Ames, Mary A. 1868—1949
B
Baker, Allen J. Jan. 26, 1952 —Living
Baker, Donna J. Dec. 22, 1915 — Oct. 7, 2001
Inscription on joint stone: Married 24 years
Begg, Isabell, “Wife of R. Begg” Born Aug 24, 1819 , Died Jan. 31, 1898
Begg, Peter 1870—1935
Begg, Robert Died Dec. 21, 1893 , Aged 74 yrs 11 mo. (Husband of Isabell)
Begg, Robert Born Feb. 2, 1854 , Died April 23, 1900
Blair, Annie 1865—1946
Blair, Baby Died Aug. 25, 1893
Blair, Bessie Died May 24, 1902 , Aged 6 mos.
Inscription: Children of D. & A. Blair (“Baby” and Bessie)
Blair, David 1866—1945
C
Chappell, Alva W. Jan. 25, 1888 — Jan. 19, 1933
Inscription: IOWA , COMP. 349 INF., 88 DIV.
To rest in peace, from earthly cares and sorrows past.
Charlson, Elmer O. 1911—1987
Charlson, Herman J. May 9, 1912 — Feb. 4, 1951
Inscription: IOWA , Pvt. 137 Infantry, World War II, BSM-PH
Charlson, Hilda 1889—1965
Charlson, John 1881—1936
Charlson, John R. Nov. 30, 1926 — Apr. 22, 1984
Inscription: Sgt. U. S. Marine Corps, World War II , Korea
Charlson, Margaret E. 1919—1991 (Mrs. Elmer O.)
Chase, Davina Blair, “Loving Mother” 1905—1991
Clarke, Edward A. “Son of C. E. & L. M. Clarke” Born Feb. 19, 1902 , Died Nov. 20, 1902
Inscription: We loved him in life. Let us not forget him in death.
Cunningham, “Infant Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Cunningham”, Died Feb. 17, 1897
Inscription: Mother's little angel before the heavenly throne.
Cunningham, Margret, “Dau. of R. J. & J. M. Cunningham” Died May 17, 1895 , Aged 1 yr. 28 ds
D
Dempster, Edward May 6, 1950 —Living
Dempster, Paulette E. June 7, 1951 — Dec. 30, 2001 (Mrs. Edward)
Inscription on joint stone: Married April 14, 1973 , Parents of Hallie – Todd
Denton , Emma Swihart, “Mother” Aug. 4, 1864 — Jan. 12, 1943
E
Eaton, John W. 1817—1902
Eaton , Lydia Payzant 1817—1903 (Mrs. John W.)
Edwards, Harry “In Loving Remembrance of…” Born Mar. 10, 1884 — Apr. 10, 1901
Edwards, John J. 1831--1902
Eyres, Agnes H. 1875—1964 (Mrs. Wesley H.)
Eyres, Bessie V. Dec. 26, 1907 — Jan. 9, 1989 (Mrs. Robert G.)
Eyres, Christina, “Mother” May 26, 1871 — Sept. 25, 1944 (Mrs. Thomas)
Eyres, Donald F., b. 12 Aug 1898 d. 08 Feb 1942
Eyres, Doris. L. 1920—Living (Mrs. Roderick S.)
Eyres, Isaac, “Father” 1833—1894
Eyres, Mary, “Mother” 1837—1925 (Mrs. Isaac)
Eyres, Robert G. Jan. 27, 1904 — Feb. 24, 1999
Eyres, Roderick S. 1915—1970
Eyres, Sara Mildred, “Daug. Of Wesley & Agnes Eyres” Apr. 21, 1900 — Feb. 20, 1905
Inscription: Our darling one hath gone before to greet us on the blissful shore.
Eyres, Thomas “Father” Oct. 31, 1860 — Aug. 10, 1934
Eyres, Wesley H. 1866—1939
F
Fulton, Kermit 1910—1974
Fulton, Viola 1918—1994 (Mrs. Kermit)
G
Gist, Charles D., “Father” 1868—1950
Gist, Nancy C., “Mother” 1868—1924 (Mrs. Charles D.)
Gowling, Hannah, “Wife of Harrison Gowling” Died Feb. 20, 1891 , Aged 32 ys. 9ms. 7ds.
Groenhagen, Rosie M. July 12, 1935 — July 26, 1935
H
Harvey, Benjamin, “Son” 1887—1963
Harvey, Carrol, “Son” 1892—1918
Harvey, Catherine 1819—1902
Harvey, James, “Father” 1854—1916
Harvey, Martha, “Mother” 1857—1948
Harvey, Roy, “Son” 1889—1957
Hawkins, Ada Hall, “Dau.” 1874—1905
Hawkins, Lulu (shares a stone with Pearl ; Lulu's side is unreadable except for her name)
Hawkins, Margaret, “Wife of J. W. Hawkins” 1848—1905
Hawkins, Pearl June 24, 1891 — June 24, 1891
Inscription on stone shared with Lulu: Children of J. W. & M. Hawkins;
Gone to bloom in the garden of heaven, to dwell with the happy and blest.
Henry, Charles B. Died Sept. 6, 1895 , Aged 55 years
Inscription: Not lost, blest thought, but gone before, where we shall meet to part no more.
Henry, Sarah A. Born Oct. 7, 1819 , Died Apr. 5, 1897
Herron, Raymond Wallace, “Son of C. D. & Lizzie Herron” Born Mar. 1, 1898 , Died Jul. 15, 1899
Hindel, Agnes H. 1862—1924 (Mrs. Chalder A.)
Hindel, Chalder A. 1859—1911
Hindel, Edward H. Died July 30, 1901 , Aged 12 yrs, 9 mos, 1 day
Inscription: Only Son of C. A. & M. A. Hindel
Hoyt , Lydia M. 1858—1941
Hoyt, Marjorie 1900—1965
Huff, Sarah Lee, “Mother” 1897—1921
I
No Burials under “I”
J
John 1850—1908 (No other name on stone; not in close proximity to other stones for identification)
Johnson, Leonard C., “Husband” 1910—1984
Johnson, Opal O., “Wife” July 10, 1910 — May 6, 1996 (Mrs. Leonard C.)
K
Kohl, Conrad Apr. 22, 1840 —May 20, 1898
Kohl, Elizabeth, “Wife of Thomas Kohl” Born Mar. 12, 1810 , Died May 26, 1900
Inscription: Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God.
Kohl, Thomas Died Jan 27, 1892 , Aged 91 yrs, 5 mos, 19 das
Kohl, Wilhelmina May 26, 1843 — Oct 24, 1901 (Mrs. Conrad)
L
Laughlin, Bessie, “Wife” 1885—1966 (Mrs. Frank)
Laughlin, Frank, “Husband” 1883—1959
Law, Jane R. “Janey”, “Mom” Dec. 18, 1952 — Mar. 22, 1994
Lees, Autumn Mackenzie Oct. 26, 1999
Inscription: Great-great granddaughter of Leonard and Opal (Johnson)
M
Mackay, Verona L. 1925—1993 (Mrs. Donald P.)
Mackay, Donald P. 1920—1995
Mackay, S. Sgt Melvin, “Son” 1920—1943
Inscription: He is laid to rest in the deep blue sea, and this is a token of his memory.
Meister, Phyllis, 1918—Living (Mrs. Walter)
Meister, Walter 1910—2001
Milton, Alexander, “Father” Born Mar. 15, 1833 , Died June 11, 1915
Milton, Alexander Oct. 20, 1857 — Dec. 1, 1933
Milton , Anna, “Mother” Born Dec. 21, 1833 , Died Feb. 1, 1912 (Mrs. Alexander, the elder)
Milton, Arba, “Mother” 1878—1970 (Mrs. John)
Milton, Baby Feb. 26, 1915
Milton, Hope M., “Daughter” 1904—1924
Milton, James Died July 4, 1893 , Aged 33 yrs, 2 mo, 27 ds
Inscription: Dearest one we have laid thee in the peaceful grave's embrace,
but thy memory will be cherished till we see thy heavenly face.
Milton, John, “Father” 1853—1915
Milton, Lloyd, “Son” 1900--1946
Milton, Margaret Sept. 10, 1858 — Nov. 27, 1935 (Mrs. Alexander, the younger)
Morton, Agnes H. 1888—1985 (Mrs. Earl W.)
Morton, Earl W. 1881—1966
Inscription on joint stone: Have thine own way
Morton, John W. b. 25 Oct 1920 d. 08 Nov 2007
N
Nelson, Anton, “Father” 1865—1940
Nelson, Caroline E., “Mother” 1870—1960 (Mrs. Anton)
O
Ostert, John T. 1888—1938
P
Parry, Anna I., “Mother” 1881—1972 (Mrs. Evan M.)
Parry, Arthur Feb. 19, 1906 — Mar. 19, 1906 (Note—Parents were Evan & Anna)
Parry, Baby Jan. 12, 1905 — Jan. 12, 1905 (Note—Parents were Evan & Anna)
Parry, Baby (No date—likely the child of Jacob & Caroline)
Parry, Blanche 1908—1999
Parry, Caroline E., “Mother” 1845—1922 (Mrs. Jacob)
Parry, Ellsworth 1911—1991
Parry, Emily S., “Dau. of J. & Caroline Parry” Born June 9, 1885 , Died Sept. 4, 1896
Inscription: The day seems sad and lonely without thy sunny smile.
We miss thy little footsteps, we miss thee all the while;
but we trust in heaven to greet thee, and never say goodbye.
Parry, Evan M., “Father” 1876—1940
Parry, Gladys 1913—1989
Parry, Jacob, “Father” 1836—1915
Parry, Jonathan 1867—1915
Parry, William A., “In Loving Remembrance of…Son of Jacob & Caroline Parry” Born Nov 23, 1878 , Died Jan. 22, 1906
Inscription: Life how short—Eternity how long
Pearson, Baby 1904
Pearson, Margaret Eyres 1870—1905 (Note—Buried near Isaac & Mary Eyres)
Phelan, E. H., “Uncle” 1832—1912
Phelan, Josephine M. 1885—1966 (Mrs. Wyatt E.)
Phelan, Mary, “Mother” 1856—1946
Phelan, M. F. 1829—1901
Phelan, Roy W. 1909—1945
Inscription: In Memory of Sgt T/4 Roy W. Phelan, Hamm Luxembourg
Phelan, Wyatt E. 1887—1951
Q
No Burials under “Q”
R
Reynolds, Edward, “Son” 1882—1902
Reynolds, E. J. 1845—1901
Reynolds, Louise, “Wife” 1848—1916
S
Slater, Bessie L. 1910—1976
Slater, Sam 1897—1980
Slater, Sam J., “Son” 1944
Smith, Emma L. Born May 6, 1884 , Died Aug. 30, 1884 (shares stone with her brother, Quintin P.)
Smith, Emma L. Evarts 1846—1926
Smith, Quintin P. Born July 1, 1875 , Died Mar. 16, 1882
Inscription on stone shared with Emma L.: Children of R. G. & Emma L. Smith
Smith, Robert G., “Father” 1842—1925
T, U, V
No Burials under “T”, “U”, or “V”
W
Walden, Celia E., “Dau. of F. W. & F. J. Walden” Oct. 10, 1868 — Oct. 15, 1903
Walden, Fidelia J., “Mother” June 12, 1828 — Mar. 22, 1922
Walden, Freeman W., “Father” Mar. 11, 1835 — Jan. 19, 1918
Watson, Allen 1881—1952
Watson, Hugh 1828—1899
Watson, Infant, “Son of Mr. & Mrs. James Watson” Born Nov. 27, 1898 , Died Jan. 24, 1899
Watson, Mrs. Isabell Jan. 20, 1843 — Nov. 15, 1904
Watson, Robert J. Mar. 9, 1934 —May 16, 1989
Inscription: US NAVY— KOREA
West, William Dec. 16, 1844 — Nov. 14, 1917
Wilson, Mrs. Henry C. nee' Alice West b. 15 May 1860 d. 29 Jan 1907
Wright, Doris L. 1913—Living (Mrs. Roy. F.)
Wright, Roy F. 1905—1965
X, Y, Z
No Burials under “X”, “Y', or “Z”