Ellis John Hitchler
Born: 22 June 1889 near Metz, Jasper Co., Iowa
Died: 21 July 1961 near Metz, Jasper Co., Iowa
Buried: Lot 146, plot 2
Lot Owner: John Hitchler, purchased in 1929
Married: Merle Mae Anthony on April 2, 1916 in Metz, Jasper Co., Iowa
Children: Marvel Clement, George William, Marjorie Lane, Marilynn Edgeton
Married: Elizabeth Naisbitt
Children: Robert John Hitchler
Parents: George and Lida Benskin Hitchler
John Hitchler, 71, Dies at Hospital, Services Monday
John Hitchler, 71, a life long resident of the Newton community, died at 2:30 a.m. Friday at Skiff Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Toland funeral home. The Rev. Walter A. Martin and Neal Busker will conduct the services. Burial will be in Sugar Grove Cemetery.
Mr. Hitchler is survived by his wife, 2 sons, George Hitchler and Robert Hitchler, both of Newton, 3 daughters, Mrs. Carl (Marvel) Clement and Mrs. Philip (Marjorie) Lane both of Newton and Mrs. James (Marilynn) Edgeton of Davenport, 11 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and 3 sisters, Mrs. Lee (Viola) McQuown of Emmertsburg, Mrs. William (Pearl) Walker of Newton and Mrs. Roy (Lola) Baty of Newton.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and 2 sisters. Mr. Hitchler was a member of the Metz Community Church, Sugar Grove Grange and Odd Fellows Lodge.
The sons of George and Lida Benskin Hitchler, he was born June 22, 1890 in Jasper Co. He was married to Merle Anthony who died in 1926 and August 15, 1937 married Elizabeth Naisbitt. Mr. Hitchler was a farmer in the Metz community.--Newton Daily News - July 22, 1961
Merle Mae (Anthony) Hitchler
Born: June 25, 1896 in Croton, Lee Co., Iowa
Died: March 17, 1926 near Metz, Jasper Co., Iowa
Buried: Lot 146, plot 1
Lot Owner: John Hitchler, purchased in 1929
Married: John Hitchler on April 2, 1916 in Metz, Jasper Co., Iowa
Children: Marvel Clement, George William, Marjorie Lane, Marilynn Edgeton
Parents: Lewis and Mattie (Raines) Anthony
News Item
Mrs. John Hitchler of near Newton died this noon at the Skiff Memorial Hospital after an illness of one week following the birth of a daughter. Three other children, all under ten years of age are left motherless.
Mrs. Hitchler, who was 29 years old was born in Croton, Iowa but has been a resident of Jasper County for the past 16 years. Prior to her marriage on April 2, 1916 she was Miss Merle Anthony.
Besides her husband, she is survived by 4 children, Marilynn Lucille, one week old, Martha [Marvel] 9, George 7 and Marjorie 5 1/2 years old, her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Louis Anthony, 4 brothers, Dewey, Tom, Gene, and Francis and 5 sisters, Fern, Ella, Ila, Olive and Babe.
She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and one of the woman's class at the Metz Church and was an interested worker in the Sugar Grove Grange. No funeral announcements have yet been made. ~ Newton Daily News - March 17, 1926
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Hitchler Rites Held Sunday
The largest funeral ever held at the Metz church took place yesterday afternoon when rites for Mrs. John Hitchler took place.
Mrs. Hitchler died Wednesday at Skiff Hospital here after an illness of 1 week which followed the birth of a daughter. The funeral services were in charge of Rev. Clyde McDonald of Runnels who was assisted by Rev. Wyatt of the Metz neighborhood.
The church was filled with flowers sent by friends and relatives of the family. Pall Bears were Homer Clement, Alfred Hoage, Jonathan Emmack, Carl Danley, Clarence Dunmire [Dammeier] and A.J. Coffman. Music was furnished by the church choir. Burial was made at the Metz Cemetery.
Mrs. Hitchler, who was 29 years old was the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Louis Anthony who operate the city water station at Metz. She was prominent in work of the Metz Church and Sugar Grove Grange. Besides her husband, she is survived by 4 children Marilynn Lucille, Martha [Marvel], George and Marjorie. ~ Newton Daily News - March 22, 1926
Elizabeth (Naisbitt) Hitchler
Born: August 1, 1899 in Colfax, Jasper Co., Iowa
Died: October 15, 1985 in Newton, Jasper Co., Iowa
Buried: Lot 146
Lot Owner: John Hitchler, purchased in 1929
Married: E. John Hitchler on August 15, 1937 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa
Children: Robert John Hitchler
Parents: Joseph and Maria (Clarke) Naisbitt
Elizabeth Hitchler
Mrs. E. John (Elizabeth) Hitchler, 86, of Rt 2, Newton, a lifelong resident of Jasper County, died Tuesday evening, Oct 15, at the Skiff Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Wallace-Pence Funeral Home. The Rev. Harold Den Hartog, pastor of the Metz Community Church, will conduct services. Burial will be in the Sugar Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 1 p.m. Thursday. Visitation with the family will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions to the Metz Community Church may be left at the funeral home.
Survivors are a son, Robert Hitchler of Rt. 2, Newton; a stepson, George Hitchler of Denver, Colo; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Carl (Marvel) Clement of Rt 2, Newton, Mrs. Phil (Marjorie) Lane of Rt. 2 Newton, and Mrs. James (Marilynn) Edgeton of Fairfield; four grandchildren, 11 step-grandchildren; 17 step great-grandchildren; two step great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, Joseph Naisbitt of Prairie City. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, July 21, 1961, three sisters and four brothers.
Mrs. Hitchler was a member of the Metz Community Church, Sugar Grove Grange, Jasper County Farm Bureau, and Sugar Grove Ladies Club. Mrs. Hitchler had taught in schools in the Metz and Galesburg communities for more than 20 years. The daughter of Joseph and Maria Clarke Naisbitt, she was born Aug. 1, 1899 in Colfax and was graduated from Colfax Community High School. She was married Aug. 15, 1937 in Des Moines.--Newton Daily News - Oct 15, 1985