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Earnis E “Phil” Hilligas

Birth	:	25 Jan 1886 Poweshiek County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	5 Jun 1952 Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Johns Cemetery, Muscoda, Grant County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.1919700, -90.4354700
Description	:	Brooklyn (IA) Chronicle; June 12, 1952 E.E. HILLIGAS FUNERAL HELD Longtime Resident Succumbs June 5 Funeral services for Earnis E. (Phil) Hilligas, 67, were held Saturday, June 7, at 2:00 p.m. at the Bramer funeral home with the Rev. E.W.F. Holler officiating. Organ music was played by Mrs. Ed Bartachek. Burial was in Kent cemetery, with the American Legion conducting services. The pallbearers were Charles Gallagher, Amos Reida, Harry Robeson, Ralph Ramsey, Ross Ramsey and Dan Akery. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Patten and Mr. and Mrs. Hobart Powell were in charge of flowers. Mr. Hilligas was taken to Veterans hospital... Read More	Brooklyn (IA) Chronicle; June 12, 1952 E.E. HILLIGAS FUNERAL HELD Longtime Resident Succumbs June 5 Funeral services for Earnis E. (Phil) Hilligas, 67, were held Saturday, June 7, at 2:00 p.m. at the Bramer funeral home with the Rev. E.W.F. Holler officiating. Organ music was played by Mrs. Ed Bartachek. Burial was in Kent cemetery, with the American Legion conducting services. The pallbearers were Charles Gallagher, Amos Reida, Harry Robeson, Ralph Ramsey, Ross Ramsey and Dan Akery. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Patten and Mr. and Mrs. Hobart Powell were in charge of flowers. Mr. Hilligas was taken to Veterans hospital in Des Moines June 2, where he suffered a heart attack after his arrival. His death occurred Thursday June 5. Earnis E. Hilligas, son of David and Mary Ann Hilligas, was born in Poweshiek county Jan. 25, 1885. He spent most of his life in the vicinity of Brooklyn, with the exception of about two and a half years spent in the United States navy during the first World War. He farmed prior to his enlistment and in later years he worked for the Iowa Bridge Co. and on the Poweshiek county bridge crew. He was also night marshal for the town of Brooklyn for several years. He was a member of Francis Gallagher post of the American Legion. He never married, and for many years had lived in the home of his niece, Mrs. William Roth. He is survived by his sister, Mrs. Luetta Brimmer of Brooklyn, and the following half brothers and sisters: Mrs. Mary Hilligas of Chelsea, Mrs. Ella Dyson of Pontiac, Mich., Noah Force of Coon Rapids and John Force of Eugene, Ore. Preceding him in death were his parents, one half sister and three half brothers.

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Where is Earnis E “Phil” Hilligas's memorial?
Earnis E “Phil” Hilligas's memorial is located at: Saint Johns Cemetery, Muscoda, Grant County, USA.
When did Earnis E “Phil” Hilligas death?
Earnis E “Phil” Hilligas death on 5 Jun 1952 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Earnis E “Phil” Hilligas's memorial?
Latitude: 43.1919700
Longitude: -90.4354700

Family Members:

Parent

David Hilligas

(1838 - 1913)

Mary Ann Keysor Hilligas

(1846 - 1911)

Siblings

Luetta Hulda Hilligas Brimmer

(1887 - 1968)

Franklin William “Frank” Hilligas

(1865 - 1949)

Amanda Force

(1868 - 1868)

Mary Elizabeth Force Hilligas

(1870 - 1955)

Thomas Cornelius “THOS” Force

(1872 - 1943)

Noah Force

(1873 - 1955)

Carl Hilligas

(1874 - 1880)

John Sollum “Jack” Force

(1877 - 1959)

Benjamin Franklin “Frank” Force

(1878 - 1950)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Johns Cemetery
Muscoda, Grant County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1919700, -90.4354700

2. Muscoda Public Cemetery
Muscoda, Grant County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1910210, -90.4355698

3. Cedar Mound Cemetery
Orion, Richland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2047600, -90.4243300

4. Indian Creek Cemetery
Orion, Richland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2052803, -90.4133301

5. Slater Cemetery
Orion, Richland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2120570, -90.4591940

6. Pleasant Valley Amish Mennonite Cemetery
Muscoda, Grant County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1758200, -90.4767900

7. Dawson Cemetery
Orion, Richland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2308006, -90.4496994

8. Newburn Cemetery
Orion, Richland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2127991, -90.4931030

9. Schwabe Farm Cemetery
Muscoda, Grant County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1579926, -90.4858781

10. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Orion, Richland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2416992, -90.4511032

11. Pulaski Cemetery
Avoca, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1412200, -90.4037500

12. Hickory Flat Cemetery
Muscoda, Grant County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1361900, -90.4494100

13. Hilltop Cemetery
Basswood, Richland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2444210, -90.4683850

14. Oak Ridge Cemetery
Basswood, Richland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2630997, -90.4122009

15. Basswood Cemetery
Basswood, Richland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2591705, -90.4997177

16. Bethel Cemetery
Basswood, Richland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2672005, -90.4852982

17. Frye Family Plot
Orion, Richland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2759400, -90.4202900

18. Roy Godager Memorial Pet Cemetery
Blue River, Grant County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1961930, -90.5527560

19. Pipal Cemetery
Muscoda, Grant County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1183014, -90.5025024

20. Saint Josephs Catholic Cemetery
Avoca, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1801500, -90.3152300

21. Avoca Cemetery
Avoca, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1811200, -90.3148100

22. Mayfield Cemetery
Twin Bluffs, Richland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2778015, -90.3799973

23. Nilson Family Cemetery
Muscoda, Grant County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1245850, -90.5286320

24. Wright Cemetery
Byrds Creek, Richland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2422800, -90.5544600