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Date of Book Entry:
Name of Deceased: Catherine Gathercole Funeral Services at: Christian Church
What Race: White Time of Funeral Service: 2PM
Date of Birth: Jan-7-1844 Clergyman: Rev. VanKirk
Where Born: Indiana  Body to be shipped to :
Name of Father: Nicholas Young Interment at : Sharon Hill Cemetery
His Birthplace: Pennsylvania  Lot or Grave No: Cas Lot
Name of Mother: Bollenbacher Section No:
Her Birthplace: Number of Burial Certificate:
Occupation of the Deceased: Retired Size and Style of Casket or Coffin: 6/3 #875 Dark Silver, B.C. #407 1/2 couch
Single or Married: Widow Manufactured by: Globe
Religion: Price of Casket or Coffin: 295
Date of Death: Feb-15-1921 Price of Metallic Lining (state kind): 
Aged at Death: 77 yrs. 1 month 8 days Price of Outside Box (state kind): 15
Place of Death: Kalona, Ia Price of Grave Vault (state kind):
Cause of Death: Price of Burial Robe: 8
Date of Funeral: Feb-17-1921 Embalming Body (with fluid): Keeping Body on Ice
Order Given by: Flowers  12
Charge to: F.E. Skola  Blank Box 5
Address: Kalona, Ia
Certifying Physician: J.L. Fry Total Footing of Bill: 335
His Residence: Kalona, Ia By Amount Paid in Advance:
Balance:
Entered into Ledger, page or below:
PAID : $335.00 cash on 2-23-1921
Date of Book entry:  17-Jul-21 Date of Funeral: 17-Jul-21
Name of Deceased: Arnold Gefaller Funeral Services at: German Lutheran
What Race: German Time of Funeral Service: 2PM
Date of Birth: August-18-1847 Clergyman: Hertzog
Where Born: Germany Body to be shipped to :
Name of Father: Henry Gefaller Interment at : Lutheran Cemetery
His Birthplace: Germany Lot or Grave No:
Name of Mother: Section No:
Her Birthplace: Germany Number of Burial Certificate:
Occupation of the Deceased: Retired Size and Style of Casket or Coffin: 6.3 Black
Single or Married: Married Manufactured by: Globe
Religion: German Lutheran Price of Casket or Coffin: 90
Spouse of:  Kate Gefaller Price of Metallic Lining (state kind): 
Date of Death: July-15-1921 Price of Outside Box (state kind): 15
Aged at Death: 73 yrs. 10 mos. 27 days Price of Grave Vault (state kind):
Place of Death: 1 1/2 mile Norht of Hills Price of Burial Robe:
Cause of Death: Embalming Body (with fluid):
Date of Funeral: Flowers 
Order Given by: Gefaller Blank Box
Charge to: Kate Gefaller
Address: Hills, Iowa Total Footing of Bill: 105
Certifying Physician: Dr. Jenkinson By Amount Paid in Advance:
His Residence: Iowa City with Whitis Balance:
Entered into Ledger, page or below:
PAID: Paid in full
Dateof Book entry:  26-Sep-21 Date of Funeral: Sept-26-1921
Name of Deceased: Frank Gerot Funeral Services at: Riverside C. Church
What Race: French Time of Funeral Service: 9AM
Date of Birth: July-6-1835 Clergyman:
Where Born: Body to be shipped to :
Name of Father: Henry Gerot Interment at : Riverside Cemetery
His Birthplace: France Lot or Grave No:
Name of Mother: Section No:
Her Birthplace: France Number of Burial Certificate:
Occupation of the Deceased: Retired Size and Style of Casket or Coffin: 6.3 Grey Plush left cap.
Single or Married: Married Manufactured by:
Religion: Catholic Price of Casket or Coffin: 125
Spouse of:  Price of Metallic Lining (state kind): 
Date of Death: Sept-23-1921 Price of Outside Box (state kind): 15
Aged at Death: 86 yrs. 2 mos. 17 days Price of Grave Vault (state kind):
Place of Death: Duwa Home Price of Burial Robe: 23
Cause of Death: Price of Burial Slippers and Hose 2.5
Date of Funeral: Embalming Body (with fluid):
Order Given by: Flowers  3.5
Charge to: Wm. Duwa Blank Box
Address:
Certifying Physician: E.T. Wickham Total Footing of Bill: 169
His Residence: Washington By Amount Paid in Advance:
Balance:
PAID: 9/26/1921
     
Dateof Book entry:  20-May-28 Date of Funeral: May-22-1928
Name of Deceased: Bertha Gingerich Funeral Services at: East Union
What Race: American Time of Funeral Service: 10AM
Date of Birth: Dec-20-1905 Clergyman: D.J. Fisher
Where Born: Body to be shipped to :
Residence: Joetown Store Interment at : East Union Cemetery
Name of Father: Geo Gingerich Lot or Grave No:
His Birthplace: Iowa Section No:
Name of Mother: Alta Swartzendruber Number of Burial Certificate:
Her Birthplace: Iowa Size and Style of Casket or Coffin: 6/3 wheat plush blue sil #724 188
Occupation of the Deceased: Girl at Home Manufactured by:
Single or Married: Single Price of Casket or Coffin: 175
Religion: Amish Price of Metallic Lining (state kind): 
Spouse of:  Price of Outside Box (state kind): 2" Cypress: $50
Date of Death: May-20-1928 Price of Grave Vault (state kind):
Aged at Death: 22 years 5 months 3 days Price of Burial Robe:
Place of Death: Joetown Store Price of Burial Slippers and Hose
Cause of Death: Embalming Body (with fluid):
Date of Funeral: Flowers 
Order Given by: Blank Box
Charge to: Geo Gingerich
Address: Kalona, Ia Total Footing of Bill: $225
Certifying Physician: J.L. Fry
His Residence: Kalona  PAID: Paid in full
Dateof Book entry:  19-Jun-30 Date of Funeral: June-22-1930
Name of Deceased: Catherine Gingerich Funeral Services at: East Union
What Race: American Time of Funeral Service:
Where Born: Iowa Clergyman: D.J. Fisher
Date of Birth: Body to be shipped to :
Residence: Kalona Interment at : East Union Cemetery
Name of Father: Lot or Grave No:
His Birthplace: Section No:
Name of Mother: Number of Burial Certificate: 14
Her Birthplace: Size and Style of Casket or Coffin: 6-3 Pl. Oak H. Panel
Occupation of the Deceased: Retired Manufactured by: D.M. Casket Co.
Single or Married: Widow Price of Casket or Coffin: 175
Religion: Mennonite Price of Metallic Lining (state kind): 
Spouse of:  Joe C. Gingerich Price of Outside Box (state kind): 2" cypress 50
Date of Death: June-19-1930 Price of Grave Vault (state kind):
Aged at Death: 77 years 3 months 1 day Price of Burial Robe:
Place of Death: Home Price of Burial Slippers and Hose
Cause of Death: organic Heart Myocardiac Embalming Body (with fluid):
Charge to: Simon Gingerich Alin
Address: Kalona Total Footing of Bill: $225
Certifying Physician: C.G. Tilden
His Residence: Kalona PAID: 7/30/1930
     
Dateof Book entry:  5-Mar-29 Date of Funeral:
Name of Deceased: John C. Gingerich Funeral Services at: East Union
What Race: American Time of Funeral Service: 10Am
Where Born: Ohio Clergyman: Joe Brenneman
Date of Birth: Nov-28-1846 Body to be shipped to :
Residence: Kalona, Ia Interment at : Omer Gingerich Cemetery
Name of Father: John Gingerich Lot or Grave No:
His Birthplace: Germany Section No:
Name of Mother: Stutzman Number of Burial Certificate:
Her Birthplace: Size and Style of Casket or Coffin:
Occupation of the Deceased: Wood Worker Gen. Manufactured by: House made
Single or Married: Married Price of Casket or Coffin:
Religion: Mennonite Price of Metallic Lining (state kind): 
Spouse of:  Elizabeth Gingerich Price of Outside Box (state kind):
Date of Death: 5-Mar-29 Price of Grave Vault (state kind):
Aged at Death: 82 years 3 months 7 days Price of Burial Robe:
Place of Death: Ford Garage Price of Burial Slippers and Hose
Cause of Death: Sudden death Embalming Body (with fluid): 25
Certifying Physician: J.L. Fry Total Footing of Bill: $25
His Residence: Kalona, Ia Charge to: Elizabeth Gingerich
Address: Kalona, Ia
PAID: 4/17/1929
     
Dateof Book entry:  Date of Funeral:
Name of Deceased: Joseph C Gingerich Funeral Services at: East Union
What Race: American Time of Funeral Service:
Where Born: Ohio Clergyman:
Date of Birth: Sept-2-1849 Body to be shipped to :
Residence: Kalona Interment at : East Union Cemetery
Name of Father: Christian Gingerich Lot or Grave No:
His Birthplace: Germany Section No:
Name of Mother: Number of Burial Certificate:
Her Birthplace: Size and Style of Casket or Coffin: 6/3 Oak Plain
Occupation of the Deceased: Retired Farmer Manufactured by: Des Moines Casket Co.
Single or Married: Married  Price of Casket or Coffin: 175
Religion: Amish Price of Metallic Lining (state kind): 
Spouse of:  Price of Outside Box (state kind): 50
Date of Death: April-3-1928 Price of Grave Vault (state kind):
Aged at Death: 87 years 6 months 29 days Price of Burial Robe:
Place of Death: Home Price of Burial Slippers and Hose
Cause of Death: Embalming Body (with fluid):
Certifying Physician: C.G. Tilden Total Footing of Bill: $225
His Residence: Kalona Charge to: Estate
Address: Kalona
PAID: 9/18/1928
     
Dateof Book entry:  13-Aug-28 Date of Funeral: Aug-13-1928
Name of Deceased: Lena Gingerich Funeral Services at: East Union
What Race: American Time of Funeral Service: 1PM
Where Born: Iowa Clergyman:
Date of Birth: Body to be shipped to :
Residence: W. Wellman Interment at : East Union Cemetery
Name of Father: Lot or Grave No:
His Birthplace: Section No:
Name of Mother: Number of Burial Certificate:
Her Birthplace: Size and Style of Casket or Coffin:
Occupation of the Deceased: Farm Manufactured by:
Single or Married: Married Price of Casket or Coffin:
Religion: Amish Price of Metallic Lining (state kind): 
Spouse of:  Joel Gingerich Hearse: 15
Date of Death: 9-Aug-28 Personal Services: 10
Aged at Death: 46 years 5 months 12 days Embalming Body (with fluid): 10
Place of Death: Des Moines, Ia Total Footing of Bill: $35
Cause of Death: Myocardial Insuffering  Charge to: Joel Gingerich
Certifying Physician: Address: Wellman, Iowa
His Residence: PAID:
     
Dateof Book entry:  14-Jan-23 Date of Funeral: Jan-16-1923
Name of Deceased: Lloyd Vernon Gingerich Funeral Services at:
What Race: American Time of Funeral Service: 1PM
Where Born: Iowa Clergyman:
Date of Birth: Jan-8-1918 Interment at :
Residence: Size and Style of Casket or Coffin:
Name of Father: John Gingerich Manufactured by:
His Birthplace: Iowa Price of Casket or Coffin:
Name of Mother: Amanda Miller Price of Metallic Lining (state kind): 
Her Birthplace: Indiana  Price of Outside Box (state kind):
Occupation of the Deceased: Boy at Home Price of Grave Vault (state kind):
Single or Married: Single Price of Burial Robe:
Religion: Amish Price of Burial Slippers and Hose
Spouse of:  Embalming Body (with fluid):
Date of Death: Jan-14-1923 Total Footing of Bill: $20
Aged at Death: 5 yrs. 6 days Charge to: John Gingerich
Place of Death: At home Address: Kalona, Iowa
Cause of Death: appendicitis PAID: Paid
Certifying Physician: J.L. Fry
His Residence: Kalona, Iowa
     
Dateof Book entry:  7-Apr-21 Date of Funeral: April-7-1921
Name of Deceased: Lois Arlene Gingerich Funeral Services at: Home
What Race: White Time of Funeral Service: 2PM
Where Born: Iowa Clergyman: S.C. Yoder, J.C. Brenneman
Date of Birth: April-4-1921 Body to be shipped to :
Name of Father: Omer Gingerich Interment at : Gingerich House Cemetery
His Birthplace: Iowa Lot or Grave No:
Name of Mother: Allie Miller Gingerich Section No:
Her Birthplace: Iowa Size and Style of Casket or Coffin:
Occupation of the Deceased: Infant Manufactured by:
Single or Married: Single Price of Casket or Coffin: 48.5
Date of Death: April-7-1921 Price of Grave Vault (state kind): 60
Aged at Death: 3 days Total Footing of Bill: $109
Place of Death: Home Charge to: Omer Gingerich
Cause of Death: Address:
Certifying Physician: J.L. Fry PAID: Paid Cash
     
Dateof Book entry:  19-Feb-20 Date of Funeral: Feb. 19-1920
Name of Deceased: Mary Gingerich Funeral Services at: Eli Miller
What Race: White  Time of Funeral Service: 2:30 PM
Where Born: Iowa Interment at : East Union
Date of Birth: Jan-2-1862 Lot or Grave No:
Residence: Kalona Eli Miller Section No:
Name of Father: Joseph D. Shetler Number of Burial Certificate:
His Birthplace: Maryland Size and Style of Casket or Coffin:
Name of Mother: Lydia Schrock Manufactured by:
Her Birthplace: Pennsylvania Price of Casket or Coffin:
Occupation of the Deceased: Retired House Wife Price of Metallic Lining (state kind): 
Single or Married: Married Price of Outside Box (state kind):
Religion: Old Order Price of Grave Vault (state kind):
Spouse of:  Geo Gingerich Embalming Body (with fluid): 30
Date of Death: Feb. 17-1920 Total Footing of Bill: $30
Aged at Death: 58 yrs. 1 mo. 15 days Charge to: Geo Gingerich
Place of Death: Kalona Eli Miller Address: Kalona, Iowa
Cause of Death: PAID: 2/29/1920
Certifying Physician: Dr. J.L. Fry
His Residence: Kalona, Iowa
     
Dateof Book entry:  9-Nov-20 Date of Funeral: Nov-9-1920
Name of Deceased: Saloma Gingerich Funeral Services at: East Union
What Race: White Time of Funeral Service: 2PM
Where Born: Iowa Clergyman: S.C. Yoder, J.C. Brenneman
Date of Birth: Nov-5-1859 Body to be shipped to :
Residence: Interment at : Miller Cemetery
Name of Father: John Gingerich Lot or Grave No:
His Birthplace: Pennsylvania Section No:
Name of Mother: Christine Kemp Number of Burial Certificate:
Her Birthplace: Ohio Size and Style of Casket or Coffin: 6-3XXX Black
Occupation of the Deceased: Housewife Manufactured by: Burlington Casket Co.
Single or Married: Single Price of Casket or Coffin: 250
Religion: Prot. Price of Metallic Lining (state kind): 
Spouse of:  Price of Outside Box (state kind):
Date of Death: Nov-7-1920 Price of Grave Vault (state kind): 130
Aged at Death: 61 yrs. 2 days Price of Burial Robe:
Place of Death: Price of Burial Slippers and Hose
Cause of Death: Embalming Body (with fluid):
Certifying Physician: J.L. Fry Total Footing of Bill: $380
His Residence: Charge to: Estate
Address: Kalona, Ia
PAID: Paid Cash
     
Dateof Book entry:  20-Dec-27 Date of Funeral: Dec-21-1927
Name of Deceased: Simon Gingerich Jr. Funeral Services at: East Union
What Race: American Time of Funeral Service: 1PM
Where Born: Arkansas Clergyman: D.J. Fisher
Date of Birth: July-2-1927 Interment at : East Union Cemetery
Name of Father: Simon Gingerich   Size and Style of Casket or Coffin: 2/6 W.Lamb skin pillow
His Birthplace: Iowa Manufactured by: Burlington
Name of Mother: Lydia Stutzman Price of Casket or Coffin: 20
Her Birthplace: Iowa Cost of Funeral:    10
Occupation of the Deceased: Child Embalming Body (with fluid): 10
Single or Married: Single Total Footing of Bill: $40
Religion: Amish Charge to: Lydia Gingerich
Date of Death: Dec-20-1927 Address: Kalona
Aged at Death: 5 months 18 days PAID: 4/21/1928
Place of Death: Julius Gingerich
Certifying Physician: J.L. Fry
His Residence: Kalona
Name of Pallbearers: Weldon Yoder, Stanley Plank, Gordon Miller, Yoder
     
Dateof Book entry:  8-Apr-30 Date of Funeral: April-10-1930
Name of Deceased: Oriel Henry Gosnell Funeral Services at: Frytown
What Race: American Time of Funeral Service: 10AM
Where Born: Ohio Clergyman: Robb
Date of Birth: Oct-8-1862 Interment at : Frytown Cemetery
Residence: Frytown Lot or Grave No:
Name of Father: Joshua Gosnell Section No:
His Birthplace: Massachusetts Size and Style of Casket or Coffin: 6/3 G.B.C. 1/2 couch
Name of Mother: Lydia Brown Manufactured by: D.M.Co
Her Birthplace: Ohio Price of Casket or Coffin: 325
Occupation of the Deceased: Farmer Price of Grave Vault (state kind): 100
Single or Married: Married Price of Burial Robe: 25
Religion: Prot. Flowers 5
Spouse of:  Mrs. Ida Gosnell Outlay for Lot 5
Date of Death: April-8-1930 Music 9
Aged at Death: 67 years 6 months Telegrams 1.56
Place of Death: Merle Gosnell - son Total Footing of Bill: 470.56
Cause of Death: Uremia Poisoning Charge to: Mrs. Ida Gosnell
Certifying Physician: J.L. Fry Address: Kalona Frytown
His Residence: Kalona   PAID: 4/14/1930
     
Dateof Book entry:  25-Jun-26 Date of Funeral: June-25-1926
Name of Deceased: Charles Frances Grady Funeral Services at: M.E. Church Kalona
Where Born: Illinois Time of Funeral Service: 230PM
Date of Birth: April-1-1846 Clergyman: L.N. Arnold
Residence: Co. Home Interment at : Sharon Hill Cemetery
Name of Father: Size and Style of Casket or Coffin: 6/3 Grey B.C. 3/4 couch
His Birthplace: Illinois Manufactured by: Richmond
Name of Mother: Price of Casket or Coffin: 225
Her Birthplace: Illinois Flowers 8
Occupation of the Deceased: Carpenter Embalming Body (with fluid): 28
Single or Married: Single Total Footing of Bill: 262
Religion: none Charge to: A.N. Grady
Date of Death: June-24-1926 Address: Kalona, Ia
Aged at Death: 80 years 2 months 23 days PAID: 7/20/1928
Place of Death: Co. Home
Name of Pallbearers: Fred Howard, Geo. Beck, Geo. Stumpf, Dr. Allen, Wm. Ledman, R.S. Fry
Name of Near Relatives: Sister Jacksonville, Illinois
     
Dateof Book entry:  4-Jan-21 Date of Funeral: Jan-4-1921
Name of Deceased: Granville Grady Funeral Services at: M.E. Church
What Race: White Time of Funeral Service: 1-PM
Where Born: Clergyman: Rev. A. Dill
Date of Birth: Dec-6-1855 Interment at : Pilotburg Cemetery
Residence: Kalona, Ia Price of Casket or Coffin: 175
Occupation of the Deceased: Stable Man Price of Grave Vault (state kind): 115
Date of Death: Jan-2-1921 Total Footing of Bill: $290
Aged at Death: 66 years 26 days Charge to: Estate
Place of Death: Kalona, Ia Address: Kalona, Ia
Certifying Physician: J.L. Fry PAID: Paid Cash
His Residence: Kalona, Ia
     
Dateof Book entry:  17-Dec-30 Date of Funeral:
Name of Deceased: H.P. Grady Funeral Services at: St. Pats. Ia City
What Race: American Time of Funeral Service: 10AM
Where Born: Illinois Clergyman: Father Won. Waus
Date of Birth: July-9-1888
Residence: Kalona, Ia Interment at : St. Patricks Cemetery, Iowa City
Name of Father: Grady Size and Style of Casket or Coffin: 6-3 1/2 couch Metal strip finish light sil
His Birthplace: Illinois Manufactured by: D.M.C. Co.
Name of Mother: Price of Casket or Coffin: 525
Her Birthplace: Illinois Price of Outside Box (state kind): 15
Occupation of the Deceased: Agent Depot Price of Burial Robe: 22
Single or Married: Married Underwear & socks 1.75
Religion: Catholic Flowers 12
Spouse of:  Ann Grady Opening grave or vault 7.5
Date of Death: Dec-17-1930 Trip to Iowa City for Pastors 10
Aged at Death: 42 years 5 months 8 days Total Footing of Bill: 593.25
Place of Death: Drugstore Charge to: Ann Grady
Cause of Death: Corinary Thrombosis Address: Kalona, Ia
Certifying Physician: C.G. Tilden PAID: 1/20/1931
His Residence: Kalona, Ia
     
Dateof Book entry:  15-Jun-29 Date of Funeral: June-17-1929
Name of Deceased: A.W. Grady  Funeral Services at: Richmond
What Race: American Time of Funeral Service: 9AM
Where Born: Iowa Clergyman: Father Stahl
Date of Birth: Dec-14-1870 Interment at : Richmond Cemetery
Residence: Kalona Size and Style of Casket or Coffin: 6-3 1/2 couch Grey Plush
Name of Father: Calvin Grady Manufactured by: DM. Casket Co.
His Birthplace: Ohio Price of Casket or Coffin: 325
Name of Mother: Hyatt Price of Grave Vault (state kind): 100
Her Birthplace: Ohio Flowers 15
Occupation of the Deceased: Stock Broker Outlay for Lot 7
Single or Married: Married Total Footing of Bill: $447
Religion: Catholic PAID: Paid in Full
Date of Death: June-15-1929
Place of Death: Home
Certifying Physician: J.L. Fry
His Residence: Kalona
     
Dateof Book entry:  22-Feb-21 Certifying Physician: Dr. Osborn
Name of Deceased: William Henry Grady His Residence: Kalona, Ia
What Race: White Date of Funeral: Feb-22-1921
Where Born: Iowa  Funeral Services at: M. E. Church
Date of Birth: June-6-1856 Time of Funeral Service: 1:30PM
Residence: Kalona, Ia Clergyman: Rev. A. Dill
Name of Father: Morgan Grady Interment at : Sharon Hill Cemetery
His Birthplace: Ohio Size and Style of Casket or Coffin:
Name of Mother: Harriet Freeman Manufactured by:
Her Birthplace: Ohio Price of Casket or Coffin: 325
Occupation of the Deceased: Retired Farmer Price of Grave Vault (state kind): 115
Single or Married: Married Price of Burial Robe: 10
Religion: Prot. M.E. Price of Burial Slippers and Hose
Spouse of:  Embalming Body (with fluid):
Date of Death: Feb-20-1921 Total Footing of Bill: $450
Aged at Death: 64 yrs. 8 mos. 14 days Charge to: Mrs. Wm. Grady
Place of Death: Kalona, Ia PAID: Paid in full



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