From Sep 5, 1942, page 3 - The Muscatine Journal at Newspapers.com: [2850]

Mrs. Mittman, 83, Succumbs After a Long Illness

Mrs. Amelia: Schmalz. Mittman, 83, lifelong resident of Muscatine County, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Lohse, Rural Route. No. 6, at 8:50 a.m. today. She had been ill with complications due to old age for a year.

The daughter of Ferdinand and Amelia Palzgraf Schmalz was born in Muscatine on June 27, 1859. She was married to John Mittman here on September 22, 1880. Mrs. Mittman was a member of the Evangelical and Reformed Church.

Survivors are two sons, Fred and Albert Mittman of Muscatine; three daughters, Mrs. John Lohse of Muscatine, Mrs. Leonard Mason of Cleveland, Ohio, and Mrs. Arnold Wickey of Davenport: a brother, Ferdinand Schmalz of Muscatine: three sisters, Mrs. Anna Liessering of Muscatine; Mrs. Louise Hakes of San Francisco, Calif., and Mrs. Cara Stone of Willoughby, Ohio, 10 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Her husband, parents, and one brother preceded her in death.

The body is at the George M. Ottich Funeral home and will remain there for the rites at 2 p.m. Tuesday. The Rev. Wayne W. Witte of the Evangelical and Reformed church will be in charge. The burial will take place in Greenwood Cemetery, with private services held at the gravesite.