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Margaret Rife

Wilma_Thaxton — 2012-05-02 19:30:40Z

Hoping someone has more information on Margaret "Peggy" Rife who married George Arbaugh on October 18, 1832 in Meigs County, Ohio. She was born around 1810, and I believe she is the daughter of either Joseph, Jacob or Henry Rife, sons of Joseph Rife and Margaret Carpenter of Gallia County, Ohio.

Margaret Rife Blackburn 1928-2012 Ohio

Lace_Lynch — 2012-01-11 14:11:31Z

EAST PALESTINE, Ohio – Margaret E. Blackburn, 83, formerly of East North Avenue, was finally set free from her battle with Alzheimer’s disease at 6 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, at St. Mary’s Alzheimer’s Center in Columbiana, Ohio.

Margie was born Aug. 7, 1928, in Xenia, Ohio (Greene County) a daughter of John M. and Ruth Ramsey Rife and had lived in this area since 1950, coming from New Concord, Ohio (Muskingum County).

Margie received her Masters of Education from Kent State University and was a home economics teacher for 20 years at Crestview and then for the East Palestine School District, retiring in 1993.

She was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church of East Palestine, where she was active as an elder, a member of the choir and served on various committees.
She was also a member of the Columbiana County Home Economics Association.

She is survived by three daughters, Lauri Mack of Cleveland, Ohio, Kara (Skeeter) Paine and Mellie (Mike) McGraw, both of East Palestine; a brother, John (Wanda) Rife of Indiana, Pa.; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her parents, and her two sisters, Cecelia Shegog and Helen Graban.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, at the First United Presbyterian Church of East Palestine, Ohio.
Friends will be received following the service at the church.

Burial will be at Glenview Cemetery.

Memorial tributes in Margaret’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or St. Mary’s Alzheimer’s Center.

Arrangements are being handled by the Van Dyke-Swaney-Rettig Funeral Home in East Palestine.

Please visit www.familycareservices.com to sign the guest register and send condolences to the family

Re: Ancestors of Mary Rife and Henry Haun of Shenandoah Co. Virginia

mar112253 — 2012-01-02 03:16:53Z

Thank you!

I had been searching under Haun, but the marriage was under Hohn so I never would have found it unless you gave me the Virginia Marriage collection info. All of my Rife/Haun searches only brought up Shenandoah County marriages. I also found the book HISTORY OF THE DESCENDANTS OF JOHN HOTTELL. I used it to fill in a lot of blanks. Thanks for that too!

I am doing this for my brother in law. Henry Haun and Mary Rife are his 4th grgrandparents. His 3rd are Daniel Sheets and Susannah Haun. His 2nd are Samuel Sheets and Lydia Coffman.
Thank you for all your help. Have a great New Year.
Maryann Flaherty

Re: Ancestors of Mary Rife and Henry Haun of Shenandoah Co. Virginia

mamap672 — 2012-01-02 02:01:09Z

Yes, there are records of the marriage of Mary Rife and Henry Haun (hohn). On Ancestry the marriage is located under "Virginia Marriages 1740-1850. The date of their marriage is 5 May 1792 in Shenandoah County, Virginia. Also there is a book by the title of "The History of the Descendants of John Hottle" which lists Mary Rife as the wife of Henry Haun and the daughter of Christian Rife and Elizabeth Hottle. You can view excerpts of this book online. I also have Susannah marrying Daniel Sheetz in 1817. Henry and Mary Rife Haun were my 4th great grandparents. Their son Jacob was the father of my second great grandmother, Catherine Haun. Catherine married Ephriam Mowrey. The Mowrey's also lived in Shenandoah County, Virginia and came here to Ohio during the Civil War. The Sheetz family is also intertwined with the Mowrey family through marriage.

Re: Ancestors of Mary Rife and Henry Haun of Shenandoah Co. Virginia

mar112253 — 2012-01-02 01:15:33Z

mamap-I am looking for this family too. Susannah Haun was born 1796 in VA. Her 1817 marriage to Daniel Sheetz(s) said that she was the daughter of Henry. There are a few trees
on line that say that Mary Rife was her mother. I would love a reference to that--perhaps a marriage record of
Mary Rife and Henry Haun? Do you have any more information?
Thank you,
Maryann Flaherty

Re: Reese Rife

fgratliff — 2011-12-26 22:24:41Z

My grandfather was gorden rife, son of Lewis rife. Reese rife was my uncle. I think I have complete record of the rides,except the date of Lewis rites death. Would enjoy hearing from you.
My emil address is fgratliff.roadrunner.com.

Re: Rife's

rlreed2002 — 2011-12-04 03:39:33Z

Jackie,
I'm just now seeing your posts from 2006. My mother, Sheila Rife, passed away in 2003 and my father sent all of her genealogy information to my Aunt in Florida. I'm trying to pick up on the Rife side, but have no idea where to find adoption records for Losen & Statton Rife. Do you know if they were legally adopted? If so, I might be able to track down more information.

Re: RIFE

SueLesly — 2011-09-25 16:49:40Z

Hi All,

I have been researching the Rife side of my family. I have it going a bit farther back, but if your family includes Abraham Rife who married Ann Hannigan in VA, had seven children and moved to Washington Co, Indiana some time before 1816 where Ann died shortly after their arrival; Polly (Mary) Collier who was his second wife and mother of 5 sons and 1 daughter before they moved to the Effingham / Clay / Jasper Counties area of Illinois; and their son John who married Lucinda Parker - then we are related.

Would love to exchange info with all. I am in the process of working on Abraham's father and grandfather.

Sue

Re: Rife Family

fgratliff — 2011-09-08 23:05:34Z

re:
rife
family, Your ggf Reece Rife was my uncle. I have lots of info Reece Rife.

for more info email to fgratliff@roadrunner.com

Ancestors of Mary Rife and Henry Haun of Shenandoah Co. Virginia

mamap672 — 2011-07-15 14:56:31Z

Looking for ancestors of Christian Rife and Elizabeth Hottel of Shenandoah Co. Virginia. I believe their daughter, Mary married Henry Haun (born around 1768.)
Also looking for ancestors of Henry Haun who was the father of Jacob Haun who married Catherine Kibler Allderffer on May 16, 1820 as well as Catherine Kibler's ancestors.

Re: Lyman Rife

mildredmerle — 2011-06-10 07:08:29Z

rife

Re: Rifes in Illinois

SueLesly — 2011-06-08 15:12:29Z

I would love to see the book and will look for it. However, my Abraham is twenty years younger than these brothers so I think he is a different Abraham that in your family. And my Abraham is also my great, great, great grandfather.

Re: Rifes in Illinois

dborders142 — 2011-06-08 14:40:58Z

I have Peter Reif/ as the father of Gabriel (1763), Conrad (1757),Jacob (06/03/1761), Peter (10/16/1762), Elizabeth (1767) george (no birth date) and Abraham(no birth date)

My uncle, Admiral Dewey Rife, Jr. Published a book in 1987. The book was named (History of Rife and Riffe Families).
The book has a wealth of info in it.

Gabriel was my great,great great grandfather!

Re: Rifes in Illinois

SueLesly — 2011-06-08 14:04:30Z

Do you know the names of Gabriel's and Abraham's parents? And did you ever find old documentation for it?

Re: Rifes in Illinois

dborders142 — 2011-06-08 10:49:31Z

I descend from Gabriel (1763), brother of Abraham.

Re: Rifes in Illinois

SueLesly — 2011-06-07 20:54:14Z

I have been researching this same line for about six months now and am making good progress. It sounds like we all share Abraham Rife from Virginia via Indiana and then Illinois as our paternal Grandfather.

I descend from him through John Abraham Rife. I would like to share what I have found and also ask if anyone has any more information concerning John Rife/Lucinda Parker. I can not document that Lucinda's last name was Parker or that she ever married John Rife. He appears on the census with her, but I find no marriage document. I do find a document saying he married Sophia Key in 1850 and then Nancy J Creech in 1870.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Gabe

maryrife12 — 2011-04-09 13:44:23Z

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Re: Henry Rife (abt 1788 - 1870) Virginia

maryrife12 — 2011-04-09 13:38:22Z

Hans George Reiff died 1717 was the father to Conrad, Peter, George, Jacob and Anna Maria. Go under J Shockey 1 he has the most info my direct e is rife118@aol Mary Rife

Re: Rife Family in Illinois/?Indiana

SueLesly — 2011-03-27 20:59:19Z

John A Rife and Lucinda Parker are my great great grandparents. We have just recently started researching. Do you have information later than for these two. We think they go back to Switzerland.
Thanks,
Sue

Eber J. Rife Jr., age 70,born,Chambersburg, PA to Eber J. and A. Catherine (Cosey) Rife Sr..

KENNELLYMARKA — 2011-03-19 22:31:32Z

Eber J. Rife Jr., age 70, passed away March 18, 2011. He was born April 1, 1940 in Chambersburg, PA to Eber J. and A. Catherine (Cosey) Rife Sr.. He was married to Nancy A. (Piper) Rife on June 23, 1962. Eber was employed by Lee Hopkins as a plasterer before serving in the U.S. Army. After leaving the military, he worked for Nelson Runyon Builders for several years. In 1965 he began employment with Sears, Roebuck, and Company. After 32 years of dedicated service, he retired due to failing health. During those years he also installed cabinets for Sam Armstrong. He attended St James United Brethren Church. Eber was an avid hunter, sportsman, and outdoorsman. He loved spending time with his family; weekends at the cabin, beach trips, riding three-wheelers, and attending sporting events of his children and grandchildren. His wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were the pride and joy of his life.

Eber is survived by his wife of 48 years, Nancy A. Rife, Chambersburg , PA, a son
Jeffrey K. Rife (Valerie) Haymarket, VA, two daughters Kimberly A. Fore, Chambersburg, PA, Lisa S, Stahl (Tony) Chambersburg, PA, ten grandchildren
Brandy M. Jackson,(Brandon) Chambersburg, Pa, Shawna D. Stiver (Rusty) Chambersburg, Pa, Corey N. Rife, Chambersburg, PA, Breann N. Fore, Chambersburg, PA, Allee R. Rife, Chambersburg, PA, Blake A. Stahl, Chambersburg, PA, Tyler B. Fore, Chambersburg, PA, Mitchell E. Stahl, Chambersburg, PA, McKenna J. Rife, Haymarket, VA, Annika V. Rife, Haymarket, Va, and two great-grandchildren Lacee L. Fore, Chambersburg, PA, Kohen S. Jackson, Chambersburg, PA. He is also survived by eight siblings, Evelyn Fortna (Lester), Helen Reed, Joyce Myers (Richard), Marvin Rife (Susan), Marlin Rife, all of Chambersburg, Gladys Meyers, Jay Rife (Doris), of Mercersburg, Gary Rife (Vicki), of Lemasters, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by parents Eber J. Rife Sr, A. Catherine Rife nee Cosey, and two brothers, Kenneth Rife and Gerald Rife.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home. The family will welcome friends and family, Monday, March 21, 2011 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Interment will be held at Parklawn Memorial Gardens with full military honors provided by the VFW Post 1599. The Rev. Murray Stevens will be officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association 3544 North Progress Ave. Suite 205 Harrisburg, PA 17110 or American Heart Association 417 Phoenix Drive Suite A Chambersburg, PA 17201 Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home, 725 Norland Ave, Chambersburg, PA will be handling the arrangements.
(in Public Opinion from March 19 to March 20, 2011)

Re: Aaron Kenneth RIFE

CharKolterman — 2011-03-08 21:58:51Z

Charles William RIFE b. 12 Aug 1887 Jewel City or County, KS, son of Aaron Alvia RIFE and Pervilla MULLEN as stated on his marriage record to Caroline Sophia BARRETT. I don't know any further info on Charles after I find him in the 1910 census in Frontier County, NE and he registered for the WWI Draft on June 5, 1917 in that county. I think Aaron Kenneth RIFE was his only child who was raised by his grandparents after his mother Caroline died in 1915.

Re: Matoka or "Oka", Nova, or Frank Rife, KS

meskidadone — 2010-12-10 16:44:43Z

I know this is a "dead" feed now, but I hoped to post it out there just on case. I am the grandaughter of William Henry Haste (child of George W. Haste and Matoka Rife). After looking through the census records it all seemed pretty straight forward but then I looked through the message boards and was thoroughly confused.

According to the census Matoka had 6 brothers and sisters (Addie, Adora, Emma B., Ruby, John & Florence). Her parents were Sarah Frances Debruiler and Samuel Joseph Rife. Matoka went on to marry (in 1901 in Indiana) George W. Haste and have 7 children (Florence Z., Martha M., Ellie I., Simon G., Gennieva/Jennieve, Dora D. and my grandfather William Henry).

However, according to these message boards Matoka may have had a different name (Florence Mitoka - which is confusing because she has a sister named Florence Z. according to the census), been an Osage Indian (even though she is listed as white on the census), may have had siblings named Frank and Nova even though they aren't listed on the census as Sarah and Samuel Rife's children, may have died in 1928 according to the census or in 1989 according to the message boards. So, as you can tell, I am confused! Can anyone help me?

Thanks! :-)

Re: RIFE'S

Daisiesnangels — 2010-10-21 12:07:30Z

Check my family tree Julie Evans/Rife Family Tree

David Rife

sixwix — 2010-09-17 17:44:51Z

I am having a bit of a dilemma. I have a George Rife b 1801 in Adams County, Pennsylvania. His parents are David Rife and Mary Snyder. Mary is the daughter of Martin Snyder and she marries Thomas Fisher @ 1805. She married David Rife 1799. The 1790 and 1800 census for York/Adams county shows David Rife (Sr.) and Martin Snyder as neighbors. I believed these to be David & Mary's fathers. (Their mothers being Mary Wofart Rife and Cahterine Amon Snyder.)
I have also information that shows David Jr married Elizabeth @1801. He dies in 1827 and the Adams County newspaper lists for Orphans court in Jan 1831 David Rife, widow Elizabeth, Catherine, John, Polly, Mark, Andrew, Susanna, and David.
My question is did David marry Mary Snyder then divorce and marry Elizabeth. David and Mary's son, George, lived in Harrison County Ohio as did the Snyders and Fishers after 1802. Did Mary leave her husband and take her young son to Ohio with her parents?
Thoughts? Clues? Sources? HELP!

Re: Lyman Rife and rose

mildredmerle — 2010-09-12 14:39:09Z

trying to find where lyman was buried in illinois,,
rose oliver does look indian,,need some kind of proof to go with
her looks.
i did find rose grave,
susanneoliver34@hotmail.com
has erin been back in contact with you,,,sure wish she would email me again,i never met to doubt her, rife oliver

Re: lyman rife jr, died in calif

mildredmerle — 2010-09-10 22:50:34Z

wanda where did lyman rife died ? i thought i had the info,,,i search for him on find a grave,i got info posted on rose and a picture of her with walt oliver,that you gave me,,wanted to add his burial info too

Cube Rife

JeanR970 — 2010-08-13 14:52:48Z

Hello, I have recently received these photos which were purchased at a rummage sale in the Salem Va area and am hoping someone will be able to claim the items. In the box is a variety of items but these photos are the only ones which have names on the backs of them.
There is also a diary with very few entries, but a Mrs Crabtree, a music teacher is mentioned on Apr 1944, Sharon Gail Spencer born 15 May 1956 but died on the 17th. Diane Lee Spencer born 18 May 1953 at Leurs Gale Hospital, Dr. Garrett Goock 3rd was the doctor. There is also the mention of a Caroline who went to Ohio in 1944 and Mary Ann and Agg came back with her. Mr Orander, a house builder and a Diane who went to Cone Hurst School in Sep 1963, Rachel and Bud Ayers(yellow mt. road) is mentioned. Diane, Eva Anderson? There is an entry where the author says I (Caroline) went to work for the Kroger office as a comtometer apr.,dated 1948.
Cube Rife with doll stroller, Ernest Lindamood coat and tie,
Irma and Marjorie ?, Martin and Betty Davis, Rachel Umberger by car. Thank you

Re: rose oliver rife

mildredmerle — 2010-08-08 23:24:31Z

wanda would you resend that paper on rose rife...
susanneoliver34@hotmail.com

Re: Aaron Kenneth RIFE

rifek — 2010-07-24 01:18:01Z

I meant Charles William.

Re: Aaron Kenneth RIFE

rifek — 2010-07-24 01:17:14Z

No, but I'm finding an odd coincidence. My great-great-great grandfather was William Rife, and he had four children, one of whom was Aaron.

Re: Rife

rifek — 2010-07-24 01:12:58Z

They weren't related, just for everyone's information.

RIFE Mary Ann BIGGS 1891 1986 you will be with Me in paradise

t42Salem_FreestoneCoTX — 2010-06-13 11:32:04Z

RIFE Mary Ann BIGGS 1891 1986 you will be with Me in paradise

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Re: Franklin Rife of Ohio, b 1846

mdavis2191 — 2010-03-18 23:40:47Z

I think he is the brother of my gr. gr grandfather John, born 1856 there was a sister Nancy born 1841 married to David Dowdy in Gallia co.OH 1859 and Elizabeth born 1845 married to a William Noel their father was John Rife married to Jerusha Wood in Meigs county OH Nov 7, 1839. I can not find the parents after 1840 census. I am trying to determine the parents of John Rife born about 1817 possibly born in VA.

? Rife of VA

olclarke — 2010-03-06 01:14:08Z

Need his name & the names of his parents & siblings. Not sure where he was b but he marr Frances Reynolds abt 1940 in Caroline Co. Frances was the dau of Alfred Rixey Reynolds & Annie Parker. Also need children for Mr. Rife & Frances.
Thanks, Ollie

Belinda Ann Rife

gingereib43 — 2010-02-22 21:49:00Z

looking for her parents and siblings. She married Joseph T Baker. She was born 7/15/1824 died 1/20/1903 in Ind.
Any help would be appreciated.

Re: Lyman F. RIFE Jr. - U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946

mildredmerle — 2009-12-10 23:10:54Z

rife,,,,thanks for the info

Rife

JIWelsch — 2009-11-24 12:20:59Z

LONE TREE, Iowa -- Helen I. Rife, 98, Lone Tree, died Wednesday, June 8, 2005, at the Lone Tree Health Care Center, Lone Tree, after a short illness.

Loren Yoder will officiate the services. Casket bearers are Don Brown, John Rife, Jim Rife, Roger Rife, Tootie Westfall and Ron Krueger. Burial will be at the Lone Tree Cemetery. After the burial, a time of food and fellowship will be held at the United Presbyterian Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the United Presbyterian Church, Lone Tree Historical Society, Emma Beckman Order of Eastern Star of Columbus City or the Macular Degeneration Research Foundation.

Mrs. Rife was born Sept. 17, 1906, in Seattle, Wash., the daughter of Knute H. and Ingeborg Ton Tone. She married C. Raymond 'Bud' Rife April 4, 1934, in Marshalltown.

She was a 1932 graduate of the University of Iowa, earning her general nursing degree.

She was a nurse at the University of Iowa and a homemaker helping on the family farm. She was a member of the United Presbyterian Church, Lone Tree; Emma Beckman Order of Eastern Star, Columbus City; Tuesday Bridge Club and Search Light.

She enjoyed gardening, playing the piano and singing.

Survivors include a son, Ronald Rife and wife Dolores of Lone Tree; two grandchildren, Kris A. Rife of Cedar Rapids and Knute A. Rife and wife Dallas of Salt Lake City; and four great-grandchildren, Brecia, Sarah, Emma and Kjell.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a brother, Einar; and a sister, Greeba 'Betty' Greenlee.
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Judith Ann Rife, 64, Wilton, died Wednesday, March 15, 2006, at her home.
The Rev. Donnita Moeller will officiate. Burial will be at Tipton Masonic Cemetery, Tipton.

She was born June 3, 1941, in Iowa City, the daughter of Charles Edward and Maurine Elizabeth Chapman Peck.

She graduated from Tipton High School in 1959. She was a member of the Lutheran faith.

She retired from the Department of Human Services after 23 years as a case worker.

Survivors include four daughters, Deb Olson and husband Mark of Johnston, Crystal Rife of Wilton, Sue Rife of Deltona, Fla. and Carol Leabhart and husband Pete of Muscatine; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Sandra Sturdy and husband Keith of Tipton; five brothers, Robert Peck and wife Darlene of Tipton, Edward Peck of Wilton, Richard Peck and wife Maureen of Tipton and Donald Peck and wife Sue of Jackson, Mich. and Thomas Peck and wife Lori of Tipton.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Dennis Peck.

Rife

dixie10chicks — 2009-08-15 19:26:17Z

Looking for Jim and Louvinna Rife from Hurley, va. Had three daughters Dicy, Louise & Lucy. Would like information on Jim and Louvinna's mom,dad, brother's or sister's.. Or any information would be fine.. Thanks.

Re: Rife

VickieSharp24 — 2009-06-24 01:31:45Z

Hi Chawn,
I've seen many of your old postings and have tried to respond to your e-mail but it kept getting returned. I am related to the Rife's from your ABRAHAM'S parents, his father ABRAHAM was born 3/12/1816 in Union Township, Adams, Pa. He died 5/28/1902 in Missouri.He married MARY B. STRAUSS 1842 in Middletown, Dauphin, Pa. MARY was born 1819 in Middletown, Pa and died 12-9-1895 in H arrisburg, Pa. Their children were:
MARY ANN 1842-1933-she married Augustus AUGUSTUS LYNCH in 1859
JOHN JACOB 1847-1899-he married MAGGIE ELLEN HENRY and they were my gg grandparents.
LUCETTA b. 1839 - married JOHN BRANDT
ABRAHAM (yours) b. 1849 ist married HARRIET COVER, 2nd marriage was not to Mary Lynch since they were brother and sister. I don't know his 2nd wife's name either
REBECCA - b.1851 married BENJAMIN FRANKLIN BRETZ

I feel like it's taken me forever to get this info and so I am at this point also at a road block. I can help you follow John Jacobs line if your interested and can give you some info on Abraham & Harriet's son Theodore (had 8 kids) Feel free to e-mail me at vlsharp@comcast.net I'd love to see if you've gotton anywhere since this posted in 2008. Looking forward to hearing from you.............Vickie

Fred and Gabe Rife

cindy_mayhorn — 2009-06-12 21:42:21Z

Fred Rife was my grandfather he lived on boardfork in Pike county kentucky if anyone has any information about him or gabe rife please email me at cindymayhorn@verizon.net

Re: Matoka Rife Haste

ronrif — 2009-06-11 04:22:49Z

I am writing to ask where the 'Rife' enters your family tree.

Ron Rife

RIFE Jean Bates making music unto the Lord forever - Ephesians 5:19

t42OakGrove_DentonCoTX — 2009-06-08 01:57:09Z

RIFE Jean Bates making music unto the Lord forever - Ephesians 5:19

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RIFE Elsie Leila Sarah 1951 2004 her gardens are a place to find brief shining moments of perfect peace and perfect joy

t42OakGrove_DentonCoTX — 2009-06-08 01:56:48Z

RIFE Elsie Leila Sarah 1951 2004 her gardens are a place to find brief shining moments of perfect peace and perfect joy

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Re: James Monroe Rife

jnnttferguson — 2009-06-03 19:26:23Z

Do you remember any of his children? My mother was the oldest. Patricia was her name. Then came another daughter, a son, then 2 more daughters. I was in a walker in the restaurant, roaming the floors. The most I remember about James is he drove semi-truck for mayflower van lines. When he would bring me trinkets from the road, he would bring them to me in his semi-truck. I was in 3rd grade and 8 years old when he passed. My current e-mail is jnnttferguson@yahoo.com. Please write to me there so we can exchange and talk with more details.

Re: Rife - Iowa

daynaRT — 2009-05-31 18:29:44Z

My husband is related to John and Mary, through their daughter Lucinda.

Glen, Carolyn, Tommy, and Irene Rife obits

JIWelsch — 2009-05-24 18:47:10Z

TIPTON, Iowa - Glen Ivan Rife, 84, of Tipton, died Tuesday, March 28, 2000, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City after a short illness.

Services will be at United Methodist Church in Tipton. The Rev. DeLane Wright will officiate. The body will be cremated following funeral service. Private burial will be at a later date.

Visitation will be at Fry Funeral Home in Tipton.

Mr. Rife was born Oct. 25, 1915, in Cedar County, the son of Joseph Hugh and Elva Charlotte Schisler. He married Stella Elizabeth Thumma on May 28, 1940, in Davenport.

He was a U.S. Postal carrier for 19 years.

He graduated from Tipton High School.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church.

He enjoyed gardening and poetry and was often published in Involvement Magazine.

Survivors include his wife, Stella Rife of Tipton; a son, Marlin Clyde Rife and his wife, Sharon, of Simi Valley, Calif.; three daughters, Nancy Burroughs and her husband, Ron, of Tipton, Glenda Thys and her husband, Bob, of Tipton and Janet Wehde and her husband, Ruel, of New Richland, Minn.; 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; a brother, Marvin Rife of Knob Noster, Mo.; a sister, Darlene Leaf of Tipton.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Elva Rife; sisters, Marie Wood, Mary Starkey, Hazel Nordyke, Myrna Allen, Elva Gade, and Donna Faber; and brothers, Floyd and Paul Rife.
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Carolyn Rife 62, of Durant, died Saturday, Jan. 29, 2000, at Unity Hospital. Services will be at Bentley Funeral Home in Wilton. The Rev. Wayne Fredericksen will officiate. Pallbearers will be Jim Holiday, Bill Holiday, Bradley Holiday, Gary Holcomb, Joe Ford, and Chris Davis.

Burial will be at the Oakdale Cemetery in Wilton.

Mrs. Rife was born March 7, 1937, in Davis County, the daughter of Fred and Deloris Pickens Clay. She married John L. Rife on Dec. 24, 1955, in Tipton. He preceded her in death in 1996. She was a member of the Wilton American Legion Auxiliary and the Women of the Moose in Muscatine. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, needle point, cross stitch, and gardening.

Survivors include three daughters, Becky Table and her husband, Frank, of Omaha, Neb., Emma McIntire and her husband, Steve, of Durant and Vicky Waver of Nichols; two sons, John Rife, and his wife, Joanna of Atalissa and Tom Rife of Clarence; 17 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two daughters, Suzanne Rife and Patsy Blake; three sisters, Linda Walker, Rowena Stark, and Mary Moore.
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CLARENCE, Iowa -- Tommy J. Rife, 40, of Clarence, died Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2000, at University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City.

Graveside services will be at Oakdale Cemetery in Wilton. The Rev. Michael Biklen will officiate.

Visitation will be at Bentley Funeral Homes in Wilton.

Mr. Rife was born Nov. 14, 1959, in Muscatine, the son of John and Carolyn Clay Rife. He married Karen Urmie on June 16, 1979, in Nashua.

He retired from J. M. Manufacturing in Wilton due to his health.

He enjoyed the out of doors and demolition derbies.

Survivors include a daughter, Latrisha Rife and her fiance, David Chappell, Clarence; three sisters, Becky Table of Omaha, Neb., Emma McIntire of Durant and Vicky Weaver of Nichols; a brother, John Rife of Atalissa.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters, Suzanne Rife and Patsy Blake.
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MECHANICSVILLE, Iowa -- Irene Viola Rife, 103, of Mechanicsville, died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2000, at Mechanicsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Mechanicsville after a brief illness.

Services will be at the United Methodist Church in Mechanicsville. The Rev. Linda Stransky will officiate. The organist will be Fran Robinson. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery in Mechanicsville. Memorials may be made to Camp Courageous, Legion Auxiliary and United Methodist Church in Mechanicsville.

She was born Nov. 1, 1897, in Bringhurst, Ind., the daughter of Samuel Willis Yeater and Margaret Salina Haigh. She married Clarence Boyd Rife Jan. 28, 1914, in Clarence.

She was a homemaker and farmwife. She attended McKinley School in Muscatine.

She was a member of United Methodist Church in Mechanicsville, Royal Neighbors, Social Club, Legion Auxiliary No. 309, and was involved in many church activities.

Survivors include three daughters, Violet Kamerling of Lisbon, Margaret Kadiec of Mechanicsville and Donna Faye Arthur of Ashville, N. C.; daughter-in-law, Gladys Rife of Mechanicsville; sister, Velma Eleanor Taylor of Mechanicsville; 10 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 19 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Margaret Rife; her husband, Clarence Rife on Oct. 29, 1975; sons, James S. and Clarence M.; brothers, Russell and Clarence; grandson, Ron Rife; sisters, Esther and Ora.

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