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Frank Ruschill

Male 1877 - 1951  (74 years)

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  1. 1.  Frank RuschillFrank Ruschill was born on 22 Jan 1877 in Austria; died on 19 Apr 1951 in Flint River Township, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 20 Apr 1951 in Burlington Memorial Park, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, Franklin Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
    • Census: 1920, Franklin Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
    • Census: 1925, Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa

    Notes:

    Frank Ruschill
    Mediapolis – Frank Ruschill died unexpectedly at his home in Flint River township at 6:30 p.m. April 19.
    Apparently in his usual health, Ruschill had been working abut the farm until the day he had retired from full participation in the farm management 6 years ago. A native of Austria, Ruschill was born Jan. 22, 1877, and was brought to the United States when he was 7 years old. On Feb. 26, 1901, he was married to Martha Sommerfeld, who survives, as do 6 children: Elmer Ruschill and Mrs. Florence Stoll, both of Burlington, Mrs. Stella Lucas and Mrs. Beatrice Mehmken, both of Sperry; Mrs. Hattie Nelson, Galesburg, Ill., and Raymond Ruschill, of Mediapolis.
    Also surviving are 2 brothers: Joseph Ruschill, Burlington, and Charles Ruschill, Colfax; 15 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Brothers and sisters died previously.
    Ruschill was a member of the IOOF and Rebekah lodges at Sperry.
    Services will be held at the Sperry Methodist church at 2:30 Sunday afternoon. Rev. Gerald M. Rosenberge will officiate, and burial will be in Memorial park cemetery, Burlington.
    The body is at the Fry chapel.
    Burlington Hawk-Eye Gazette, Burlington, Iowa. Friday 20 April 1951. Page 16.


    Name:
    son of Joseph Ruschill and Amelia Nutz

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101301910/frank-ruschill

    Lakeview section, Lot 119, Space 4.

    Frank married Martha Sommerfelt on 26 Feb 1901. Martha was born on 06 Sep 1879 in Germany; died in 1964 in Iowa; was buried in Burlington Memorial Park, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Stella Mae Ruschill  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Jun 1901 in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa; died on 29 Sep 1992 in Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 02 Nov 1992 in Saint John's Cemetery, Flint River Township, Des Moines County, Iowa.
    2. 3. Hattie Mathilda Ruschill  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Aug 1902 in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa; died on 31 Jan 2003; was buried on 04 Feb 2003 in Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
    3. 4. Florence Ruschill  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Aug 1904 in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa; died on 16 May 1976; was buried on 19 May 1976 in Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
    4. 5. Elmer Ruschill  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Jun 1906 in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa; died on 13 Jun 1981 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 16 Jun 1981 in Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
    5. 6. Beatrice Dorothy Ruschill  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Apr 1908 in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa; died on 19 Jun 2002; was buried in Burlington Memorial Park, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
    6. 7. Raymond Delbert Ruschill  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Jan 1911 in Prairie Grove, Clarke County, Iowa; died on 11 Nov 1989 in Iowa; was buried in Burlington Memorial Park, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Stella Mae Ruschill Descendancy chart to this point (1.Frank1) was born on 29 Jun 1901 in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa; died on 29 Sep 1992 in Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 02 Nov 1992 in Saint John's Cemetery, Flint River Township, Des Moines County, Iowa.

    Notes:

    Stella Mae Lucas, 91, of rural Sperry, died at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, 1992, at Burlington Medical Center.
    Born June 29, 1901, at Davenport, she was the daughter of Frank and Martha Sommerfeld Ruschill. She married Harry C. Lucas on Feb. 12, 1921, in Dodgeville. He died June 26, 1990.
    She was a homemaker and a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ and its Ladies Guild and a 50-year member of Bell Rebekah Lodge in Sperry.
    Survivors include five sons, Allan Lucas of Crawfordsville, Wilbur Lucas of Montrose, Lloyd Lucas of Burlington, Russell Lucas of West Burlington and mMrvin Lucas of Thomas, Ill.; three daughters, Marcille Walker of Burlington and Erma Baker and Shirley Granaman, both of Sperry; two sisters, Beatrice Mehmken of Sperry and Hattie Nelson of Galesburg, Ill; 23 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; 14 step great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a step great-great-grandchild. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, two brothers and a sister.
    The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Lunning Chapel. The funeral for Mrs. Lucas will be 11 a.m. Friday at St. John’s United Church of Christ with the Rev. Duane Cavins and Dean Moberg officiating. Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery. A memorial has been established for St. John’s United Church of Christ.
    Hawk Eye, Burlington, Iowa. Wednesday, 30 September 1992, page 11.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101324625/stella-mae-lucas

    Stella married Harry Chris Lucas on 23 Feb 1921 in Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa. Harry was born on 01 Feb 1899 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 26 Jun 1990 in Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Saint John's Cemetery, Flint River Township, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Hattie Mathilda Ruschill Descendancy chart to this point (1.Frank1) was born on 11 Aug 1902 in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa; died on 31 Jan 2003; was buried on 04 Feb 2003 in Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101283121/hattie-mathilda-nelson

    Block 3275, lot 029, grave 02

    Hattie married Kermit Carl Nelson on 16 May 1923 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. Kermit was born on 27 Jul 1901 in Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 15 May 1988; was buried on 18 May 1988 in Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 8. Kenneth Ruschill Nelson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Aug 1924 in Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 27 Mar 2014 in East Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois; was buried in Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.

  3. 4.  Florence Ruschill Descendancy chart to this point (1.Frank1) was born on 14 Aug 1904 in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa; died on 16 May 1976; was buried on 19 May 1976 in Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101282564/florence-m-stoll

    Block 235, lot 005, grave 07

    Florence married Harold Frank Stoll on 18 Sep 1929 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. Harold was born on 29 Dec 1903 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 27 May 1970 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 29 May 1970 in Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 5.  Elmer RuschillElmer Ruschill Descendancy chart to this point (1.Frank1) was born on 10 Jun 1906 in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa; died on 13 Jun 1981 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 16 Jun 1981 in Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa

    Notes:

    Elmer Ruschill
    Elmer Ruschill, 75, of 1328 Brick, died at 8:11 a.m. Saturday, June 13, at Elm View Care Center. He was born Jun 10, 1906, at Davenport to Frank and Martha Sommerfelt Ruschill. He married May A. Wunnenberg, December 3, 1930, at Burlington. She died July 22, 1973.
    Mr. Ruschill was a retired truck driver for Midwest Biscuit Co., and later was a doorman at the Palace Theater. He was of the Methodist faith.
    Surviving: three sisters, Mrs. Stella Lucas, and Mrs. Beatrice Mehmken, both of Sperry, and Mrs. Hattie Nelson, Galesburg, Ill.; one brother, Raymond Ruschill, Burlington; several nieces and nephews.
    Funeral 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Prugh Chapel; Aspen Grove cemetery.
    Burlington Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa. Sunday, 14 Jun 1981, page 7.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/91435962/elmer-ruschill

    Plot: 324 302 05

    Elmer married May Anna Wunnenberg on 03 Dec 1930 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. May (daughter of Fred Chris Wunnenberg and Anna Mary Riemann) was born on 05 Feb 1905 in Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 22 Jul 1973 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 25 Jun 1973 in Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 6.  Beatrice Dorothy Ruschill Descendancy chart to this point (1.Frank1) was born on 18 Apr 1908 in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa; died on 19 Jun 2002; was buried in Burlington Memorial Park, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/118541361/beatrice-dorothy-mehmken

    Acacia Section, Lot 439, Space 1

    Family/Spouse: Mark Mehmken. Mark was born on 21 Jan 1904 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 06 Feb 1988 in Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Burlington Memorial Park, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 7.  Raymond Delbert Ruschill Descendancy chart to this point (1.Frank1) was born on 23 Jan 1911 in Prairie Grove, Clarke County, Iowa; died on 11 Nov 1989 in Iowa; was buried in Burlington Memorial Park, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101301566/raymond-d-ruschill

    Lakeview, Lot 119, Space 2

    Family/Spouse: Vivian Jeanne Daniels. Vivian was born on 28 Nov 1915 in Sleepy Eye, Brown County, Minnesota; died on 15 Oct 2000 in Parker County, Texas; was buried in Burlington Memorial Park, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 3

  1. 8.  Kenneth Ruschill Nelson Descendancy chart to this point (3.Hattie2, 1.Frank1) was born on 29 Aug 1924 in Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 27 Mar 2014 in East Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois; was buried in Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.

    Notes:

    Kenneth Ruschill Nelson, Galesburg Chapel 89, of Coal Valley, Ill., died at 1:19 p.m. Thursday, March 27, 2014 in Hope Creek Nursing Home, East Moline, Ill.
    He was born August 29, 1924 in Sperry, Iowa the son of Kermit C. and Hattie M. (Ruschill) Nelson.
    He is survived by his special friend and companion, Scott Markley of Coal Valley and cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
    Ken worked for Burlington Truck Lines in Galesburg, Moline, and Peoria for 30 years and retired from Consolidated Freightways in Peoria after 12 years. He graduated from Monmouth High School and Brown's Business College. Ken was a member of Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities. He was past president of Galesburg Jaycees and past treasurer of Illinois State Jaycees. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and was a member of Alpha Masonic Lodge 155 in Galesburg, the Scottish Rite in Moline, and the Mohammed Shrine in Peoria. Ken was also a member of Delta Nu Alpha Transportation Club in Peoria.
    Ken served in the United States Army, Illinois National Guard, and Army Reserves for 34 years, retiring as Lt. Colonel. He served in Korea and was awarded the Bronze Star.
    Graveside service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 31, 2014 at Aspen Grove Cemetery in Burlington, Iowa. Rev. Rich Hendricks will officiate. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/127015681/kenneth-ruschill-nelson



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