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John Jacob Lighter

Birth	:	25 Nov 1848 Lanark, Carroll County, Illinois, USA
Death	:	21 Sep 1934 Conrad, Grundy County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Alice Union Cemetery, Conrad, Grundy County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.3114014, -92.8827972
Description	:	From Grundy County, Iowa marriage records - First marriage of John was to Isabella Wilhelm on January 2, 1874. Second marriage was to Emma Olive Stover on September 26, 1906. The four children of John and Susan were Ruby Gertrude, Elma Irene, Leroy Solomon and Eunice. Obituary from newspaper clipping - John Jacob Lighter was born Nov. 25, 1848, at Lanark, Carroll county, Illinois, and passed away Sept. 21, 1934, at his late home in Conrad, Iowa, aged 85 years, 9 months, and 27 days. He was the son of Solomon and Elizabeth Ann Lighter and was one of nine children, all of... Read More	From Grundy County, Iowa marriage records - First marriage of John was to Isabella Wilhelm on January 2, 1874. Second marriage was to Emma Olive Stover on September 26, 1906. The four children of John and Susan were Ruby Gertrude, Elma Irene, Leroy Solomon and Eunice. Obituary from newspaper clipping - John Jacob Lighter was born Nov. 25, 1848, at Lanark, Carroll county, Illinois, and passed away Sept. 21, 1934, at his late home in Conrad, Iowa, aged 85 years, 9 months, and 27 days. He was the son of Solomon and Elizabeth Ann Lighter and was one of nine children, all of whom have passed on but one, a sister, Dr. Lily Dale Lighter of Maynard, Minn. At the age of 16 years he came with his parents to Grundy county, Iowa, growing to manhood in southeastern Melrose township. He was married January 2, 1874, to Susan Isabelle Wilhelm, who passed away November 19, 1904. To this union were born four children, Eunice Lighter of Independence, Ia.; LeRoy Lighter of Chicago, Ill.; Elma Lighter of Mt. Pleasant, Mich., and Mrs. M. D. Hughes of Conrad, Ia. He was married Sept. 26, 1906, to Emma Stover, who with the one sister, the four children, and nine grandchildren remain to mourn his loss. He was converted in early life, joining the Alice Church of God. After moving to Conrad in 1908 he united with the Methodist church of that place. Always zealous in the work of the Lord, he died trusting in Him, and eager to reach his heavenly home. "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.” Newspaper item - John J. Lighter, one of the oldest residents of Grundy county, died at his home in Conrad last Friday as a result of a general decline due to old age. He was a continuous resident of Grundy county nearly 70 years. Funeral services were held at the home in Conrad Monday afternoon. They were in charge of Rev. C. K. Hudson, pastor of the Conrad Methodist church, assisted by Rev. Masemore of the Alice Church of God. Music was furnished by Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Phillips and Miss Minnie Daggett. Burial was in the Alice church cemetery. Relatives from a distance who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Ellis and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Kunnecke, and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Stauffer of State Center; Dr. Burt Rinehart and Mrs. Cora Livingood of Eldora; Dr. Lily Dale Lighter, Naomi Lighter, and Lawrence Sanner of Maynard, Minn.; Clyde Martz and daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. John Stevens of Grundy Center.

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John Jacob Lighter's memorial is located at: Alice Union Cemetery, Conrad, Grundy County, USA.
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John Jacob Lighter death on 21 Sep 1934 in Conrad, Grundy County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.3114014
Longitude: -92.8827972

Family Members:

Parent

Solomon Lighter

(1819 - 1889)

Elizabeth Ann Long Lighter

(1820 - 1899)

Spouse

Susan Isabella Wilhelm Lighter

(1853 - 1904)

Emma Olive Stover Lighter

(1862 - 1948)

Siblings

Mary Jane Lighter Martz

(1846 - 1921)

Children

Ruby Gertrude Lighter Hughes

(1885 - 1964)

Elma Irene Lighter

(1890 - 1988)

Eunice Pauline Lighter

(1895 - 1976)

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