Gregory Ned Irwin
1951 - 1975 (23 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. Gregory Ned Irwin was born on 25 Oct 1951 (son of Dwaine E. Irwin and Phyllis J “Micki” McKeown); died on 16 Jun 1975 in Colorado; was buried in Eliza Creek Cemetery, Eliza, Mercer County, Illinois. Notes:
Memorial services were held recently for Gregory Ned Irwin, grandson of Mrs. Victor Irwin of New Boston. Rev. Ron Colton officiated at the services which were held at Grace United Methodist Church in Jacksonville, Ill.
Mr. Irwin was killed in an automobile accident in Clear Creek Canyon near Golden, Colo.
Graveside rites were held Tuesday, July 29th at Eliza Creek Cemetery at Eliza, Ill.
(Times Record - Aledo, Illinois - August 27, 1975)
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/203586298/gregory-ned-irwin
2. Dwaine E. Irwin was born on 5 Sep 1927 in Eliza Township, Mercer County, Illinois; died on 5 Sep 1957 in Rock Island County, Illinois; was buried in Eliza Creek Cemetery, Eliza, Mercer County, Illinois. Notes:
Funeral services for Dwaine Irwin, 30, New Boston farmer, father of three children, who died in an automobile crash in lower Rock Isalnd county Thursday night, were held Sunday afternoon in the Eliza community church.
The fatal accident occurred at about 6:30 p.m. about three miles north of the county line on the black top road to Muscatine. Irwin, driving a late model sedan, was returning from Muscatine to his home in the Mannon neighborhood, where his family waited his arrival to celebrate his 30th birthday.
According to the report made to sheriff's deputies of Rock Island county, Irwin was headed south when he overtook a tractor proceeding in the same direction, driven by Ralph Hunter of the rural Muscatine area. Hunter told deputies he heard a shriek of brakes and tires as the Irwin automobile cut out of the lane behind him and collided with a northbound vehicle.
There were three occupants in the second car. One of them, Mrs. Grover Ballard, 28, Davenport, still is in Muscatine General hospital under treatment for a hip fracture, cuts and bruises. Her husband, 29, the driver, and Clinton Damming, 35, passenger, were released from the hospital after treatment.
Both automobiles were de-demolished. After the impact the automobiles came to a stop on the east side of the road, about 100 yards south of the crash point. The right front of the Ballard car and the left of the Irwin car showed the most severe damage. The windshield of Irwin's car was completely out and his body remained behind the wheel.
Irwin's wife, parents, and other relatives, notified of the accident, were on the scene as Rock Island county coroner Leslie Banning made his examination and ordered the body removed to the Larson funeral home, Milan.
State police assisted in directing traffic around the demolished vehicles, and Mercer county sheriff Bill Abertson and deputy Morgan Clymore went to the scene, since a Mercer county man was involved and the accident occurred close to the county line.
Irwin was born exactly 30 years before, on Sept. 5, 1927, in Eliza township, the son of Victor and Marie Andress Irwin. He graduated from New Boston high school and attended the University of Iowa. He served for two years with the United States Navy.
On September 10, 1950, he married Phyllis McKeown, of Muscatine. He was a member of the New Boston Masonic lodge and of the Moline Consistory.
He is survived by the widow, two sons, Gregory and Peter Thomas, and a daughter, Lydia Lou; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Irwin; a sister, Mrs. Patricia Morrison, New Boston and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Jessie Andress, Aledo.
The Rev. Samuel B. Parker, pastor of the Joy Methodist church and the Rev. John Keller, pastor of the New Boston Methodist church officiated at funeral services and burial was in Eliza Creek cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Tom Noble, Reed Sloan, Bill Willits, Alan Sloan, Dr. E. L. Kingry, and Les Morrow.
Honorary pallbearers were Jim O'Toole, Verne Zimmerman, Harley Stubbs, Press Smith, Dale Smith, Kenneth Barkel, Eldon Beard and Bob Willits.
The George Wittich Funeral firm of Muscatine was in charge of arrangements.
(Times Record - Aledo, Illinois - September 11, 1957)
Name:
son of Victor Irwin and Marie Andress
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/203586308/dwaine-e-irwinDwaine married Phyllis J “Micki” McKeown on 10 Sep 1950. Phyllis (daughter of William Stanley McKeown and Reva Estella Davis) was born on 19 Sep 1931 in Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 4 Oct 2022 in Peru, LaSalle County, Illinois; was buried in Peru City Cemetery, Peru, LaSalle County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Phyllis J “Micki” McKeown was born on 19 Sep 1931 in Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa (daughter of William Stanley McKeown and Reva Estella Davis); died on 4 Oct 2022 in Peru, LaSalle County, Illinois; was buried in Peru City Cemetery, Peru, LaSalle County, Illinois. Notes:
Phyllis J. "Micki" Graff, 91, of Peru, Illinois, passed away peacefully at Heritage Health in Peru on October 4, 2022. Visitation will be held Monday, October 10 at Grace United Methodist Church, La Salle, followed by a service with Rev. Jennifer Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Peru City Cemetery.
Micki was born in Wapello, Iowa, on September 19, 1931, to Stanley and Reva (Davis) McKeown. She married Dwaine E. Irwin on September 10, 1950, living with him in Mannon, Illinois, until he passed away on September 5, 1957. She married Richard E. Graff on January 17, 1959. She and Richard moved to the Illinois Valley in 1975 from Jacksonville, Illinois.
She was a devout woman of God and a member of Grace United Methodist Church for over 60 years. She was the treasurer for many years, loved singing in the choir, and was very active in the church. She was a matron of the Eastern Star, den mother to both Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. She and her husband spent a great deal of their retirement years volunteering. They were involved with the United Way Labor of Love projects, Meals on Wheels, and as grounds keepers at the La Salle County Historical Society Museum. She worked as a secretary at the Morgan County Court House, La Salle Machine, IVCC, and Ying Tai.
She and Richard enjoyed traveling and they went to Europe, Canada, and much of the United States. She was a huge history buff and enjoyed spending time at Civil War and Revolutionary War sites. She loved spending time with her grandkids, reading and sewing.
She is survived by her husband Richard, two sons Peter (Cheryl) Irwin of Willow Spring, North Carolina, and Dean Graff of Dalzell, Illinois, two daughters Lydia Irwin (Sidney) Marlow of Independence, Missouri, and Dawn Irwin (Dean) Tieman of La Salle; seven grandchildren Erika (Rich), Bob (MaeLee), John (Kayla), Nick, Katie (Mike), Kyle, and Danielle, six great-grandchildren Alex, Cambree, Abby, Connor, Elliotte, and Cecelia.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Dwaine, two brothers Roger and Stanley McKeown, a son Gregory Irwin, and a great-grandson Parker Redmon.
Micki was much loved by her family and friends. Well known as a kind, funny, caring lady, she touched lives wherever she went.
Source: Hurst Funeral Homes, as edited by DM (Contributor #50134362)
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/244179041/phyllis-j-graffChildren:
- 1. Gregory Ned Irwin was born on 25 Oct 1951; died on 16 Jun 1975 in Colorado; was buried in Eliza Creek Cemetery, Eliza, Mercer County, Illinois.
Generation: 3
6. 
William Stanley McKeown was born on 11 Dec 1896 in Lucien, Noble County, Oklahoma (son of John Love McKeown and Sarah A. Shields); died on 18 Feb 1964 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; was buried in Elm Grove Cemetery, Washington, Washington County, Iowa. Other Events:
- Census: 1920, North Osage, Lincoln County, Oklahoma
- Census: 1930, Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa
- Census: 1940, Franklin Township, Washington County, Iowa
Notes:
William (Stanley) McKeown passed away at Veteran’s hospital in Iowa City on February 18 after a two-weeks illness.
He was born at Lucian, Okla., on December 11, 1896, son of John and Sara Shield McKeown. December 11, 1919 he married Reva Davis at Mediapolis. They were divorce in 1936.
He married Mrs. Ann Kauffman on June 25, 1939 at Wapello. She survives as do his children: Louis Stanley McKeown, Jr., Muscatine; Roger William McKeown, Sioux City; Mrs. Richard (Phyllis Jean) Graff, Jacksonville, Ill., 11 grandchildren; his step-children, Mrs. Raymond Gerdes, Ainsworth; Max Kauffman, Bettendorf; John Kauffman, Maquoketa; 7 step-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Avis Daniels, Perry, Okla.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Chester McKeown.
Services were held at Washington, Iowa, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church of which he was a member. Rev. Dennis Stutred officiated. Burial was in Elm Grove Cemetery in Washington.
Mediapolis New Era, Mediapolis, Iowa. Thursday, 27 February 1964.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/126436288/william-stanley-mckeown
Plot: C-5-22
Headstone photo used with permission from Ben Bower findagrave contributor.
William married Reva Estella Davis on 11 Dec 1919 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa, and was divorced in 1936. Reva (daughter of Samuel Oscar Davis and Lillie Mae Purcell) was born on 15 Sep 1899 in Iowa; died on 21 Mar 1981 in Peru, LaSalle County, Illinois; was buried on 23 Mar 1981 in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. 
Reva Estella Davis was born on 15 Sep 1899 in Iowa (daughter of Samuel Oscar Davis and Lillie Mae Purcell); died on 21 Mar 1981 in Peru, LaSalle County, Illinois; was buried on 23 Mar 1981 in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. Other Events:
- Census: 1940, Washington, Washington County, Iowa
Notes:
The Hawk Eye
Mediapolis (IA) -- Mrs. Reva E. McKeown, 81, for the past five years a resident of Turtle Creek Convalescent Center, LaSalle, Illinois, died Saturday, March 21, at Illinois Valley Community hospital, Peru, Illinois.
She was born near Mediapolis September 15, 1899, to Samuel Oscar and Lilly Mae Purcell Davis. She married William Stanley McKeown in December of 1920.
Surviving: Two sons, Lewis Stanley, Wilton, and Roger, Sioux City; daughter, Phyllis Graff, Utica, Illinois; 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and a brother, Lewis Davis, Burlington.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday, Fry Chapel, Mediapolis; Kossuth Cemetery.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/126436037/reva-estella-mckeown
Cartwright, Lot 141Children:
- Lewis Stanley McKeown was born on 11 Sep 1921 in Oakville, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 27 Jun 1991 in Muscatine, Muscatine County, Iowa; was buried in Eliza Creek Cemetery, Eliza, Mercer County, Illinois.
- Roger William McKeown was born on 26 Jun 1928 in Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 2 Sep 1990 in Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa; was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa.
- 3. Phyllis J “Micki” McKeown was born on 19 Sep 1931 in Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 4 Oct 2022 in Peru, LaSalle County, Illinois; was buried in Peru City Cemetery, Peru, LaSalle County, Illinois.
Generation: 4
12. 
John Love McKeown was born on 29 Dec 1858 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa (son of John Glasgow McKeown and Annie Parker); died on 6 May 1944 in Agra, Lincoln County, Oklahoma; was buried on 10 May 1944 in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. Other Events:
- Census: 1900, Lowe Township, Noble County, Oklahoma
- Census: 1910, Lowe Township, Noble County, Oklahoma
- Residence: 1912, J.L. McKeown Oklahoma farm
- Census: 1920, Osage Township, Lincoln County, Oklahoma
- Census: 1930, Osage Township, Lincoln County, Oklahoma
Notes:
McKeown Family Bible record: Births.
John L. Wed. Dec 29th 1858 5:30 AM.
McKeown Family Bible record: Deaths.
John L died at Agra Okla May 1944. Buried May 10 in Kossuth.
Morning Sun News, Morning Sun, Iowa, 22 January 1891, page 4: John L. McKeown has returned from Pipestone, Minn., where he purchased a farm.
Morning Sun News, Morning Sun, Iowa, 25 November 1886, page 8: John L. McKeown has purchased the Talbott lots on the west side of the railroad.
Burlington Hawk Eye, Burlington, Iowa, 23 January 1915, page 3. John McKeown and son Chester of Agra, Oklahoma, are here for the summer. They both have accepted positions on farms in this vicinity.
DOUBLE CELEBRATION
AT McKEOWN HOME. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Gibb and son William of Biggsville spent Sunday at the John McKeown home on Hageman avenue, the occasion being the twenty-fifth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Gibb and the twentieth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Mc Keown. Mr. and Mrs. William Gibb and son Dale called on the couples Sunday evening. Daily Hawk Eye Gazette. Burlington, Iowa. 27 September 1933.
Correct dates for John L. and Norah McKeown's 12th anniversary.
Ralph McKeown and Mrs. Conrad Casten and son, Herman, visited with relatives, Albert McKeown of St. Joseph, Mo., John McKeown of Agra, Okla., and his daughter, Mrs. Avis Daniels of Perry, Okla., who are visiting at the home of the Misses McKeown at Mediapolis. Burlington Hawk Eye, Burlington, Iowa. 6 December 1929.
Mr. and Mrs. John McKeown who live a mile north of Agra, started up highway 18 Sunday about 1 o’clock, to visit a sick child who lived a mile and a half north of the McKeown home. As Mr. McKeown made the turn into the home of Verdie Scheonhorse, their destination, their car was struck by a pick-up driven by Mr. Isenberg, sexton at the Cushing cemetery. Both cars were considerably damaged. With the exception of scratches to his face and a slightly sprained wrist of the Cushing man who was riding with Mr. Isenberg, no one was hurt. The sick girl whom the McKeowns set out to visit was very ill with her second attack of the measles. Mrs. Scheonhorse is a niece of Mrs. McKeown.
The Chandler News Publicist. Thursday, 26 May 1942
John L. McKeown dies in Oklahoma.
Special to the Hawk-Eye Gazette.
Mediapolis , Ia. – Chester McKeown, with his brother, Stanley McKeown, of Washington, left Saturday for Agra, Okla., having been called by the death of their father, John L. McKeown, 85, who died that morning. He is survived by his wife, 2 sons and a daughter, Mrs. Daniel Percy, of Weleetka, Okla.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Mediapolis Methodist church with Rev. O.B. Rogers in charge. Burial will be in Kossuth cemetery.
Hawk-Eye Gazette, Burlington, Iowa. May 1944
John L. McKeown rites yesterday. Funeral services for John L. McKeown, 85, former resident of this community who died at Agra, Oklahoma, Saturday, May 5, were held Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock at Mediapolis Methodist church, Rev. O. B. Rogers officiating. Rev. Rogers and Inez Ferril, accompanied by Mrs. Paul Thayer at the piano, sang. Burial was at Kossuth cemetery. He was born 1 1/2 miles north of Mediapolis, Dec. 29, 1858, the son of John and Margaret Ann McKeown. He grew to manhood in this vicinity and was married to Sarah A. Shields, March 21, 1888, to which union were born three children, all surviving. Mr. and Mrs. McKeown lived at Mediapolis two years after their marriage, then moving to Oklahoma where they spent 18 years. They moved back to Mediapolis, where Mrs. McKeown died in 1916. On returning to Oklahoma, Mr. McKeown married Miss Nora Stanley, July 21, 1921, after which he made his home in Oklahoma until his death. He is survived by his wife, two sons, Stanley of Washington and Chester of Mediapolis; one daughter, Mrs. Perry Daniels of Weleetka, Okla.; two brothers, Parker McKeown of Letts and Albert McKeown of St. Joseph, Mo., and two sisters, Miss Samantha McKeown and Mrs. Emma Brewster of Mediapolis. Six grandchildren and two great grandchildren also survive.
US General Land Office Records
Name: John L McKeown
Issue Date: 17 Apr 1903
Place: Noble, Oklahoma, USA
Meridian: Indian
Township: 020n
Range: 002W
Aliquots: Lot/Trct 1
Section: 5
Accession Number: OK0930__.463
Document Number: 4022
Total acres - 155.12
Township 020N - Range 002W - Lot/Trct 1 - Section 5
Township 020N - Range 002W - Lot/Trct 2 - Section 5
Township 020N - Range 002W - S½NE¼ - Section 5
https://glorecords.blm.gov/details/patent/default.aspx?accession=OK0930__.463&docClass=STA&sid=xft1aptf.yx4
1900 US census, enumerated 18 June 1900
Lowe Township, Noble County, Oklahoma
John L. McKeown, age 41, farmer, owned farm from of mortgage
Sarah, age 41
Avis, age 10
Stanley, age 3
Chester, age 1
1910 US census, enumerated 2 May 1910
Lowe Township, Noble County, Oklahoma
John McKeown, age 51, farmer, owned farm
Sarah, age 51
Stanley age 13
Chester, age 11
1920 US census, enumerated 11-12 February 1920
Osage Township, Lincoln County, Oklahoma
Stanley McKeown, age 23, owned home
Reva, age 20
John L. McKeown, age 61, father, widower
1930 US census, enumerated 11 April 1930
Osage Township, Lincoln County, Oklahoma.
John L. McKeown, age 72, farmer, owned farm
Nora, age 53
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/115333612/john-love-mckeown
Cartwright Addition, Lot 086John married Sarah A. Shields on 21 Mar 1888 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. Sarah (daughter of Isaac Shields and Margaret McCollum) was born on 21 Nov 1858 in County Cork, Ireland; died on 12 Oct 1916 in Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 15 Oct 1916 in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
13. 
Sarah A. Shields was born on 21 Nov 1858 in County Cork, Ireland (daughter of Isaac Shields and Margaret McCollum); died on 12 Oct 1916 in Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 15 Oct 1916 in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. Other Events:
- Residence: 1912, J.L. McKeown Oklahoma farm
Notes:
McKeown Family Bible record: Deaths.
Sara A. McKeown wife of John L. MK born Nov 1858. Married March 21, 1888. died Oct 12 1916.
McKeown Family Bible record: Marriages.
J.L. McKeown and Sa A. Shields were married by Rev. E. B. Miner. Mch 21st 1888.
Des Moines County Marriage Book #14, page 37: #157. McCUNE, John L., 30; b. Linn Grove, Ia; f. McKeon, John; m. PARKER, Ann; Br. SHIELDS, Sarah A., 30; b. Ireland; f. SHIELDS, Isaac; m. McCOLLMAN, Margaret; marr 21 Mar 1888 at Northfield, Ia. by E. B. Miner, M. G.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45409293/sarah-a-mckeown
Cartwright Addition, Lot 86
death from typhoid fever.Children:
- Avis Veda McKeown was born on 27 Nov 1889 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; died in Jan 1974 in Perry, Noble County, Oklahoma; was buried in Grace Hill Cemetery, Perry, Noble County, Oklahoma.
- 6. William Stanley McKeown was born on 11 Dec 1896 in Lucien, Noble County, Oklahoma; died on 18 Feb 1964 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; was buried in Elm Grove Cemetery, Washington, Washington County, Iowa.
- Chester Alan McKeown was born on 9 Nov 1898 in Perry, Noble County, Oklahoma; died on 25 Nov 1952 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 28 Nov 1952 in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
14. Samuel Oscar Davis was born in Jul 1861 in Iowa; died in Feb 1940 in Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 13 Feb 1940 in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. Other Events:
- Census: 1900, Huron, Des Moines County, Iowa
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45194246/samuel-oscar-davis
Cartwright Addition, Lot 141Samuel married Lillie Mae Purcell in 1885. Lillie was born on 21 Aug 1865 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 19 Nov 1935 in Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 21 Nov 1935 in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
15. Lillie Mae Purcell was born on 21 Aug 1865 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 19 Nov 1935 in Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 21 Nov 1935 in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. Notes:
DAVIS, LILLIE MAY (PURCELL)
Lillie May Purcell, daughter of Richard and Rebecca Purcell, was born August 21, 1865, and passed away at her home in Mediapolis, November 19, 1935, at the age of 70 years, 2 months and 29 days.
She was united in marriage to Samuel Oscar Davis, August 29, 1885. Mrs. Davis spent her entire life in the Mediapolis community.
Those with her husband, remaining to mourn her death are; Lewis Davis, of Oakville; Mrs. Elsie Borsch, of Chicago; Mrs. Nina Strawhacker, of Oakville; Mrs. Reva McKeown, of Washington; and Mrs. Nellie Clarin of Burlington. There are also twenty-two grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
The funeral service was held in Mediapolis Thursday afternoon, and burial was in the Kossuth cemetery.
Wapello Republican, November 28, 1935, page 1
Oakville Sentinel, November 21, 1935, page 1, and November 28, 1935, page 1
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45194138/lillie-may-davis
Cartwright Addition, Lot 47Children:
- Lewis Samuel Davis was born on 20 Sep 1890 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 11 Mar 1986 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 15 Mar 1986 in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- 7. Reva Estella Davis was born on 15 Sep 1899 in Iowa; died on 21 Mar 1981 in Peru, LaSalle County, Illinois; was buried on 23 Mar 1981 in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.