Charles M. Poffenberger, 90, died Monday morning in a Maquoketa, Iowa, hospital.
He was born in Mount Carroll and lived here for many years. He was employed as a watchman for the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad in Savanna.
Survivors include his wife, Lulu; three daughters, Mrs. Glen Oberheim of Rockford and Mrs. William Ranklin and Mrs. Emil Mo(e)ller of Maquoketa: two half brothers, Frank and Fred, both of Mt. Carroll; two half-sisters, Mrs. Cora Strickler of Chadwick and Mrs. Lavina Reesdorfer of Omaha, Neb.
Funeral arrangements are being completed at Maquoketa.
Freeport Journal Standard Obituaries: January 17, 1956
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Charles was first married to EMMA EYLER / EILER, on 24 Dec. 1888 in Stephenson Co, IL. license number 255 per I.R.A.D.
Emma Kate Eiler: b. 7 May 1871, d. 23 May 1936 in Argo, Scott Co, IA
Children of Charles & Emma (Eiler) Poffenberger:
1) GRACIE: b. 26 Jan. 1890; d. Apr. 6 1895, Maquoketa, Jackson Co, IA
2) IDA M. : b. August 1891 (1900 census);
married 18 Sep 1912 in Davenport, Scott Co, IA to
+ RAY H. HAYES, b. 1888
Children:
Donald R. Hayes b.ca. 1913
Ralph R. Hayes
3) BESSIE: b. October 1893 (1900 census); d. bef. 1910
4) HARRIET (aka Hattie, Mattie): b. 27 July 1896; d. 14 Nov 1968 Maquoketa, Iowa;
#1 marriage on 25 Nov 1912 in Maquoketa, Iowa to
+ ARTHUR PETER HANSEN.
They had children:
Marcella Marie "Tooty" (Hansen) Kozak
#2 marriage on 19 June 1919 in Sabula, Iowa to
+ WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER RANKIN.
children:
William Jr.
James
Don
Kenneth
5) JULIA, aka Zula:
b. 11 April 1900 ; d. 30 Sep 1976 in Rockford, IL; buried Oak Hill Cem., Mt. Carroll, IL
m. 28 July 1917 to
+ GLEN HOBART OBERHEIM: b. Dec 1896; d. 11 April 1969; buried Oak Hill Cem.
Children:
Jack (1918-1981)
Duanne (1927-1933)
Phyliss A. (1930-1996)
6) FLORENCE: b. 25 June 1902; died 6 Sep 1968
#1 marriage on 26 March 1918 to:
+ GEORGE BOLLINGER, SR.: b. 16 Jan 1901; d. 19 Nov. 1920
Children:
George Jr. born about 1919 in Clinton
Marcece born 1921 in Clinton
#2 marriage 20 July 1922 in Maquoketa to:
+ EMIL MOELLER: born 17 March 1897; died 6 Feb 1982
both buried at Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa, Jackson County, Iowa
Children:
Robert born about 1924,
Betty born about 1924 (possibly twins)
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Charles's second marriage between 1910-1920 to LULU, aka LULA___________ .
She was born in Iowa, about 1878-1879 and died some time after 16 Jan 1956. Her parents were born in Illinois.
Some trees claim the maiden surname for Lulu is a certain Lulu M. "Todd" who died in San Bernardino, CA. This is incorrect since the Lulu M. Todd referenced, had a long history of living in San Bernardino, back to at least 1935, with her husband - William Poffenberger.
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In the 1900 census, Charles was a bartender and by prohibition was a tavern owner in Maquoketa, Iowa. Charles likely divorced by 1920, since he's in that year's census, married to Lulu __?__. Charles was a night watchman on the railroad and then a police officer for Savanna, until his retirement. He once ran for the position of Carroll County, Illinois Sherriff (see below).
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Charles Poffenberger: Thomson Review; March 29, 1922
Candidate for sheriff of Carroll County in the Republican primaries, April 11, 1922, is thoroughly qualified in temperament, experience and good judgment, to fulfill the duties of the position asked.
Mr. Poffenberger is well and favorably known all over the country. He has a host of friends who have assured him of their cordial support. He has an impressive record as police office in Savanna, having run down some of the most daring criminals that ever operated in this vicinity. These men are now behind prison bars serving time for their crimes. Some of them are: Jim Williams and Thomas Fletcher found guilty of shoplifting at Kanert's store, 1 to 14 years. Ham and Snowbeger, stealing autos, 1 to 5 years. Wells, the negro who shot and killed another negro in a gambling den here, 35 years ago. Kimball and Slaht, breaking into cottages, 1 to 5 years. Hull and Dawson, post office robbers, 5 years in federal prison, and $5,000 fine each. This last pair were wanted all over the country. Hull refused to surrender and Poffenberger "shot it out" with him, the two men emptying their guns at each other before Hull gave up. Mr. Poffenberger has a way of "getting his man" when he goes after him. If elected as sheriff of Carroll County, the citizens may rest assured that he will enforce the laws without fear or favor during his term. He earnestly requests the support of all the voters on April 11 (Advertisement)
He was born in Mount Carroll and lived here for many years. He was employed as a watchman for the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad in Savanna.
Survivors include his wife, Lulu; three daughters, Mrs. Glen Oberheim of Rockford and Mrs. William Ranklin and Mrs. Emil Mo(e)ller of Maquoketa: two half brothers, Frank and Fred, both of Mt. Carroll; two half-sisters, Mrs. Cora Strickler of Chadwick and Mrs. Lavina Reesdorfer of Omaha, Neb.
Funeral arrangements are being completed at Maquoketa.
Freeport Journal Standard Obituaries: January 17, 1956
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Charles was first married to EMMA EYLER / EILER, on 24 Dec. 1888 in Stephenson Co, IL. license number 255 per I.R.A.D.
Emma Kate Eiler: b. 7 May 1871, d. 23 May 1936 in Argo, Scott Co, IA
Children of Charles & Emma (Eiler) Poffenberger:
1) GRACIE: b. 26 Jan. 1890; d. Apr. 6 1895, Maquoketa, Jackson Co, IA
2) IDA M. : b. August 1891 (1900 census);
married 18 Sep 1912 in Davenport, Scott Co, IA to
+ RAY H. HAYES, b. 1888
Children:
Donald R. Hayes b.ca. 1913
Ralph R. Hayes
3) BESSIE: b. October 1893 (1900 census); d. bef. 1910
4) HARRIET (aka Hattie, Mattie): b. 27 July 1896; d. 14 Nov 1968 Maquoketa, Iowa;
#1 marriage on 25 Nov 1912 in Maquoketa, Iowa to
+ ARTHUR PETER HANSEN.
They had children:
Marcella Marie "Tooty" (Hansen) Kozak
#2 marriage on 19 June 1919 in Sabula, Iowa to
+ WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER RANKIN.
children:
William Jr.
James
Don
Kenneth
5) JULIA, aka Zula:
b. 11 April 1900 ; d. 30 Sep 1976 in Rockford, IL; buried Oak Hill Cem., Mt. Carroll, IL
m. 28 July 1917 to
+ GLEN HOBART OBERHEIM: b. Dec 1896; d. 11 April 1969; buried Oak Hill Cem.
Children:
Jack (1918-1981)
Duanne (1927-1933)
Phyliss A. (1930-1996)
6) FLORENCE: b. 25 June 1902; died 6 Sep 1968
#1 marriage on 26 March 1918 to:
+ GEORGE BOLLINGER, SR.: b. 16 Jan 1901; d. 19 Nov. 1920
Children:
George Jr. born about 1919 in Clinton
Marcece born 1921 in Clinton
#2 marriage 20 July 1922 in Maquoketa to:
+ EMIL MOELLER: born 17 March 1897; died 6 Feb 1982
both buried at Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa, Jackson County, Iowa
Children:
Robert born about 1924,
Betty born about 1924 (possibly twins)
____________________________________________________________
Charles's second marriage between 1910-1920 to LULU, aka LULA___________ .
She was born in Iowa, about 1878-1879 and died some time after 16 Jan 1956. Her parents were born in Illinois.
Some trees claim the maiden surname for Lulu is a certain Lulu M. "Todd" who died in San Bernardino, CA. This is incorrect since the Lulu M. Todd referenced, had a long history of living in San Bernardino, back to at least 1935, with her husband - William Poffenberger.
____________________________________________________________
In the 1900 census, Charles was a bartender and by prohibition was a tavern owner in Maquoketa, Iowa. Charles likely divorced by 1920, since he's in that year's census, married to Lulu __?__. Charles was a night watchman on the railroad and then a police officer for Savanna, until his retirement. He once ran for the position of Carroll County, Illinois Sherriff (see below).
____________________________________________________________
Charles Poffenberger: Thomson Review; March 29, 1922
Candidate for sheriff of Carroll County in the Republican primaries, April 11, 1922, is thoroughly qualified in temperament, experience and good judgment, to fulfill the duties of the position asked.
Mr. Poffenberger is well and favorably known all over the country. He has a host of friends who have assured him of their cordial support. He has an impressive record as police office in Savanna, having run down some of the most daring criminals that ever operated in this vicinity. These men are now behind prison bars serving time for their crimes. Some of them are: Jim Williams and Thomas Fletcher found guilty of shoplifting at Kanert's store, 1 to 14 years. Ham and Snowbeger, stealing autos, 1 to 5 years. Wells, the negro who shot and killed another negro in a gambling den here, 35 years ago. Kimball and Slaht, breaking into cottages, 1 to 5 years. Hull and Dawson, post office robbers, 5 years in federal prison, and $5,000 fine each. This last pair were wanted all over the country. Hull refused to surrender and Poffenberger "shot it out" with him, the two men emptying their guns at each other before Hull gave up. Mr. Poffenberger has a way of "getting his man" when he goes after him. If elected as sheriff of Carroll County, the citizens may rest assured that he will enforce the laws without fear or favor during his term. He earnestly requests the support of all the voters on April 11 (Advertisement)
Charles M. Poffenberger, 90, died Monday morning in a Maquoketa, Iowa, hospital.
He was born in Mount Carroll and lived here for many years. He was employed as a watchman for the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad in Savanna.
Survivors include his wife, Lulu; three daughters, Mrs. Glen Oberheim of Rockford and Mrs. William Ranklin and Mrs. Emil Mo(e)ller of Maquoketa: two half brothers, Frank and Fred, both of Mt. Carroll; two half-sisters, Mrs. Cora Strickler of Chadwick and Mrs. Lavina Reesdorfer of Omaha, Neb.
Funeral arrangements are being completed at Maquoketa.
Freeport Journal Standard Obituaries: January 17, 1956
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Charles was first married to EMMA EYLER / EILER, on 24 Dec. 1888 in Stephenson Co, IL. license number 255 per I.R.A.D.
Emma Kate Eiler: b. 7 May 1871, d. 23 May 1936 in Argo, Scott Co, IA
Children of Charles & Emma (Eiler) Poffenberger:
1) GRACIE: b. 26 Jan. 1890; d. Apr. 6 1895, Maquoketa, Jackson Co, IA
2) IDA M. : b. August 1891 (1900 census);
married 18 Sep 1912 in Davenport, Scott Co, IA to
+ RAY H. HAYES, b. 1888
Children:
Donald R. Hayes b.ca. 1913
Ralph R. Hayes
3) BESSIE: b. October 1893 (1900 census); d. bef. 1910
4) HARRIET (aka Hattie, Mattie): b. 27 July 1896; d. 14 Nov 1968 Maquoketa, Iowa;
#1 marriage on 25 Nov 1912 in Maquoketa, Iowa to
+ ARTHUR PETER HANSEN.
They had children:
Marcella Marie "Tooty" (Hansen) Kozak
#2 marriage on 19 June 1919 in Sabula, Iowa to
+ WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER RANKIN.
children:
William Jr.
James
Don
Kenneth
5) JULIA, aka Zula:
b. 11 April 1900 ; d. 30 Sep 1976 in Rockford, IL; buried Oak Hill Cem., Mt. Carroll, IL
m. 28 July 1917 to
+ GLEN HOBART OBERHEIM: b. Dec 1896; d. 11 April 1969; buried Oak Hill Cem.
Children:
Jack (1918-1981)
Duanne (1927-1933)
Phyliss A. (1930-1996)
6) FLORENCE: b. 25 June 1902; died 6 Sep 1968
#1 marriage on 26 March 1918 to:
+ GEORGE BOLLINGER, SR.: b. 16 Jan 1901; d. 19 Nov. 1920
Children:
George Jr. born about 1919 in Clinton
Marcece born 1921 in Clinton
#2 marriage 20 July 1922 in Maquoketa to:
+ EMIL MOELLER: born 17 March 1897; died 6 Feb 1982
both buried at Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa, Jackson County, Iowa
Children:
Robert born about 1924,
Betty born about 1924 (possibly twins)
____________________________________________________________
Charles's second marriage between 1910-1920 to LULU, aka LULA___________ .
She was born in Iowa, about 1878-1879 and died some time after 16 Jan 1956. Her parents were born in Illinois.
Some trees claim the maiden surname for Lulu is a certain Lulu M. "Todd" who died in San Bernardino, CA. This is incorrect since the Lulu M. Todd referenced, had a long history of living in San Bernardino, back to at least 1935, with her husband - William Poffenberger.
____________________________________________________________
In the 1900 census, Charles was a bartender and by prohibition was a tavern owner in Maquoketa, Iowa. Charles likely divorced by 1920, since he's in that year's census, married to Lulu __?__. Charles was a night watchman on the railroad and then a police officer for Savanna, until his retirement. He once ran for the position of Carroll County, Illinois Sherriff (see below).
____________________________________________________________
Charles Poffenberger: Thomson Review; March 29, 1922
Candidate for sheriff of Carroll County in the Republican primaries, April 11, 1922, is thoroughly qualified in temperament, experience and good judgment, to fulfill the duties of the position asked.
Mr. Poffenberger is well and favorably known all over the country. He has a host of friends who have assured him of their cordial support. He has an impressive record as police office in Savanna, having run down some of the most daring criminals that ever operated in this vicinity. These men are now behind prison bars serving time for their crimes. Some of them are: Jim Williams and Thomas Fletcher found guilty of shoplifting at Kanert's store, 1 to 14 years. Ham and Snowbeger, stealing autos, 1 to 5 years. Wells, the negro who shot and killed another negro in a gambling den here, 35 years ago. Kimball and Slaht, breaking into cottages, 1 to 5 years. Hull and Dawson, post office robbers, 5 years in federal prison, and $5,000 fine each. This last pair were wanted all over the country. Hull refused to surrender and Poffenberger "shot it out" with him, the two men emptying their guns at each other before Hull gave up. Mr. Poffenberger has a way of "getting his man" when he goes after him. If elected as sheriff of Carroll County, the citizens may rest assured that he will enforce the laws without fear or favor during his term. He earnestly requests the support of all the voters on April 11 (Advertisement)
He was born in Mount Carroll and lived here for many years. He was employed as a watchman for the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad in Savanna.
Survivors include his wife, Lulu; three daughters, Mrs. Glen Oberheim of Rockford and Mrs. William Ranklin and Mrs. Emil Mo(e)ller of Maquoketa: two half brothers, Frank and Fred, both of Mt. Carroll; two half-sisters, Mrs. Cora Strickler of Chadwick and Mrs. Lavina Reesdorfer of Omaha, Neb.
Funeral arrangements are being completed at Maquoketa.
Freeport Journal Standard Obituaries: January 17, 1956
____________________________________________________________
Charles was first married to EMMA EYLER / EILER, on 24 Dec. 1888 in Stephenson Co, IL. license number 255 per I.R.A.D.
Emma Kate Eiler: b. 7 May 1871, d. 23 May 1936 in Argo, Scott Co, IA
Children of Charles & Emma (Eiler) Poffenberger:
1) GRACIE: b. 26 Jan. 1890; d. Apr. 6 1895, Maquoketa, Jackson Co, IA
2) IDA M. : b. August 1891 (1900 census);
married 18 Sep 1912 in Davenport, Scott Co, IA to
+ RAY H. HAYES, b. 1888
Children:
Donald R. Hayes b.ca. 1913
Ralph R. Hayes
3) BESSIE: b. October 1893 (1900 census); d. bef. 1910
4) HARRIET (aka Hattie, Mattie): b. 27 July 1896; d. 14 Nov 1968 Maquoketa, Iowa;
#1 marriage on 25 Nov 1912 in Maquoketa, Iowa to
+ ARTHUR PETER HANSEN.
They had children:
Marcella Marie "Tooty" (Hansen) Kozak
#2 marriage on 19 June 1919 in Sabula, Iowa to
+ WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER RANKIN.
children:
William Jr.
James
Don
Kenneth
5) JULIA, aka Zula:
b. 11 April 1900 ; d. 30 Sep 1976 in Rockford, IL; buried Oak Hill Cem., Mt. Carroll, IL
m. 28 July 1917 to
+ GLEN HOBART OBERHEIM: b. Dec 1896; d. 11 April 1969; buried Oak Hill Cem.
Children:
Jack (1918-1981)
Duanne (1927-1933)
Phyliss A. (1930-1996)
6) FLORENCE: b. 25 June 1902; died 6 Sep 1968
#1 marriage on 26 March 1918 to:
+ GEORGE BOLLINGER, SR.: b. 16 Jan 1901; d. 19 Nov. 1920
Children:
George Jr. born about 1919 in Clinton
Marcece born 1921 in Clinton
#2 marriage 20 July 1922 in Maquoketa to:
+ EMIL MOELLER: born 17 March 1897; died 6 Feb 1982
both buried at Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa, Jackson County, Iowa
Children:
Robert born about 1924,
Betty born about 1924 (possibly twins)
____________________________________________________________
Charles's second marriage between 1910-1920 to LULU, aka LULA___________ .
She was born in Iowa, about 1878-1879 and died some time after 16 Jan 1956. Her parents were born in Illinois.
Some trees claim the maiden surname for Lulu is a certain Lulu M. "Todd" who died in San Bernardino, CA. This is incorrect since the Lulu M. Todd referenced, had a long history of living in San Bernardino, back to at least 1935, with her husband - William Poffenberger.
____________________________________________________________
In the 1900 census, Charles was a bartender and by prohibition was a tavern owner in Maquoketa, Iowa. Charles likely divorced by 1920, since he's in that year's census, married to Lulu __?__. Charles was a night watchman on the railroad and then a police officer for Savanna, until his retirement. He once ran for the position of Carroll County, Illinois Sherriff (see below).
____________________________________________________________
Charles Poffenberger: Thomson Review; March 29, 1922
Candidate for sheriff of Carroll County in the Republican primaries, April 11, 1922, is thoroughly qualified in temperament, experience and good judgment, to fulfill the duties of the position asked.
Mr. Poffenberger is well and favorably known all over the country. He has a host of friends who have assured him of their cordial support. He has an impressive record as police office in Savanna, having run down some of the most daring criminals that ever operated in this vicinity. These men are now behind prison bars serving time for their crimes. Some of them are: Jim Williams and Thomas Fletcher found guilty of shoplifting at Kanert's store, 1 to 14 years. Ham and Snowbeger, stealing autos, 1 to 5 years. Wells, the negro who shot and killed another negro in a gambling den here, 35 years ago. Kimball and Slaht, breaking into cottages, 1 to 5 years. Hull and Dawson, post office robbers, 5 years in federal prison, and $5,000 fine each. This last pair were wanted all over the country. Hull refused to surrender and Poffenberger "shot it out" with him, the two men emptying their guns at each other before Hull gave up. Mr. Poffenberger has a way of "getting his man" when he goes after him. If elected as sheriff of Carroll County, the citizens may rest assured that he will enforce the laws without fear or favor during his term. He earnestly requests the support of all the voters on April 11 (Advertisement)
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