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Updated 06/27/03

Birthyear

Birthdate

Gender

City

State

Searcher

Comments

Contact Information

1908

12/18

Male

Council Bluffs

IA

Other

My father was adopted Dec. 31, 1908. Am trying to find out to to locate his birth records. He died 21 yrs. ago and tried many time to loctate records with no luck. Any suggestions appreciated.

Jmerryinaz@aol.com

1920

9/13

Female

Sioux City

IA

Other

My mother was placed in St. Monica's Home in Iowa. Chatholic Charities of Sioux City arranged the adoption. She was adopted at 2 years of age to John and Elsie Hamberger. Does anyone have information regarding this?

pam2859@uswestmail.net

1923

10/19

Female

Davenport

IA

Birthsibling

she is my ˝ sister

hadabaday@hotmail.com

1924 9/26 Female Fort Dodge IA Other Birthname was Dorthy Marie Peters and adopted name was Medearis. Searching for relatives of Vernon Peters and Elsie Mandelka. They lived in the Ft. Dodge, Iowa area around 1920 - 1925. marelyn50@hotmail.com

1931

10/13

Female

Iowa City

IA

Other

My Mother adopted thru Davenport Soldeir's Orphans Home at 6 mos. in 1932. May have had 2 older brothers. Adopted name Mable Marie Leonhardt. Raised in Central City, Linn Cty IA

mdrgr@pacbell.net

1934

4/9

Female

Des Moines

IA

Other

I am looking for my Mother-in-Laws biological mother. She was born in Des Moines adopted out of Annie Wittenmyer Orphanage. I figure her mother might not be alive but may have other siblings.

Bic42@aol.com

1934

12/2

Female

Carrol

IA

Adoptee

Looking for brothers or siters or any b-family.

lalinda@home.com

1935

4/16

Female

Fort Dodge

IA

Adoptee

Birth mother was Geraldine Johnson

Mkues@aol.com

1937

3/17

Female

Cedar Rapids

IA

Birthsibling

Stayed at catholic hospital in Cedar Rapids till 9 months old.

mrwaab@aol.com

1937

12/14

Male

Denver

CO

Adoptee

I am looking for my birthmother. Her name is Mildred Wells/Weitzel. She was involved with Harley Coffman, my father. She was 17 at the time of my birth. I have found all of my fathers family and am wanting to find my mother. Would love tomeet her.

dvberger@vcn.com

1941

2/1

Female

Iowa City

IA

Birthsibling

Placed with Iowa Soldiers Orphan Home- BMom 1st name Helen - I have lots of info on BMoms family-

JM11340@aol.com

1941

3/26

Female

Shenandoah

IA

Adoptee

Born at Shenandoah Memorial Hospital. Birth weight: 3lbs. Bmother-Irma LaFollette Pullen. Premature birth. Grandmother: LaVada Duff LaFolette.Delivered by Dr. Harold McKinley Bunch(nickname Mac Bunch). Father Irish & Mother Dutch Irish, age 33 when I was born. She was 5'2". She had 3 half brothers(set of twins) and 1 half sister.

iowakmr@aol.com

1941

9/20

Female

Des Moines

IA

Adoptee

Looking for any clues to my real birthparents. I was adopted from the Annie Whittenmenyer home. I was adopted by John T. Rider and Mary Paul. My adopted name is Jane Elizabeth Rider. If anyone has any ideas on how to find this out please advise.

rt1mclean@centurytel.net

1943

7/13

Female

Iowa City

IA

Adoptee

Adopted name -  Linda Kay Loveridge. I know there were siblings. I was sent to Utah at age two.  Grandmother put children up for adoption.

kv50@hotmail.com

1943

7/13

Female

Iowa City

IA

Adoptee

 

jstar@mtaonline.net

1944 1/11 Female Des Moines IA Birthsibling Birthmother's name is Neff. She is still alive and would like to know she has been happy. She named baby Pamela Sue. bshadw3219@aol.com

1944

6/12

Female

Des Moines

IA

Adoptee

Searching for birth father. Birth-mom found. Deceased in 1997 in Davenport, Ia. Never toldfather of preg. He went into the army i n 1944. Bmom worked in the button factory in Davenport and met bfather there. Her name was Libby Doris Havel.

judykecklang@yahoo.com

1945

2/1

Female

Waterloo

IA

Adoptee

 

jschwab@cfu-cybernet.net

1945

4/16

Female

Sioux City

IA

Birthsibling

Born in St Joseph Sioux

csmith433@juno.com

1946

7/18

Female

Boone

IA

Adoptee

2 adoption- 2nd in 1953

triad_91730@yahoo.com

1947

3/22

Female

Gadsden

AL

Adoptee

Infant girl brought to Iowa from Alabama, then abandoned in or near Waterloo in spring 1947; custody given to Iowa Soldiers Orphans Home in Davenport; adopted late summer by Davenport couple; father: S E Nance; mother: Luther Jane (L. Janie) Moore

AlabamaRae@aol.com

1947

4/2

Female

Council Bluffs

IA

Birthsibling

You were born in Council Bluffs ,Iowa at Jennie Edmundson Hospital & stayed there approximately 1 month before being taken to the Annie Whittenmeyer Home by a social worker where the adoption was finalized.

pierce-10@worldnet.att.net

1947

7/25

Male

Council Bluffs

IA

Adoptee

My birth-mother's maiden name was Phyllis Lindahl. She was a teenager when I was born. I was adopted by Don and Venda Hiatt who payed for my birth-mother's medical expenses while in the hospital. I heard my birth-mother had another child years later.

pkhiatt@coffey.com

1948

2/24

Female

Waterloo

IA

Adoptee

I am looking for my birth father, whose name is Floyd (last name unknown) and who had a brief affair with my birth mother, Marvyl Sivesind. This relationship occurred in approximately April of 1947 in the Iowa/LaCrosse, Wisconsin area.

lmp0224@aol.com

1948

6/7

Female

Council Bluffs

IA

Adoptee

Had many bros. & sisters. Adopted from St. James Orph. in Omaha, NE at 6 weeks old

geohydar@uswest.net

1948

9/18

Male

Sioux City

IA

Adoptee

Seeking information about birth parents

dennis@dennisfoster.com

1949

5/21

Male

Clinton

MO

Adoptee

I know my mother was Lyola Mae Leabo Keller, half sister Carolyn Sue, and half brother Larry keller

rpheil@yahoo.com

1949

8/1

Female

Des Moines

IA

Birthsibling

My mother Arlene Ann (Franzenburg) Luze (#ss 485-16-9898) gave birth to a girl or boy while a client at Booth Memorial Hospital and Booth House a place for unwed mothers approximately two months before her death 9/20/49.

DaroldLuze@aol.com

1950

?/?

Male

Marquette

IA

Other

Birthmother's name - Ruth Ferguson & Birthfather's name - Francis Moreland.

cjnolan@mhtc.net

1950

3/12

Male

Moline

IL

Adoptee

Medical Records Urgently Needed. Bmom used name of Bonnie Maxine Hopper. Prominent Iowa Family. Adoption arranged by Attorney Junius Califf and Dr. Paul Linden.

swede1@gte.net

1950

3/29

Female

Sioux City

IA

Adoptee

 

magic1@pionet.net

1951

4/25

Female

Des Moines

IA

Adoptee

Adopted through Lutheran Social Services

rkramme@mail.lib.state.ia.us

1951

7/23

Female

Sioux City

IA

Other

trying to find her natural parents

berka@mciworld.com

1951

11/1

Female

Sioux City

IA

Other

Mother 16 or 17, father tall, adopted without consent of mother, born in St. Joseph's Hospital, adopted through Catholic Charities

The_Spy_Girl84@hotmail.com

1951

11/1

 

St. Paul

MN

Other

Mother 16 or 17, father tall, adopted without consent of mother, born in St. Joseph's Hospital, adopted through Catholic Charities

The_Spy_Girl84@hotmail.com

1952

1/16

Female

Los Angeles

CA

Adoptee

Looking for birthparents. Mother born in Iowa. Her name was Norma Graham. Father is J. Garcia. He was in the service at the time.

GLM2TLM@aol.com

1952

5/6

Female

Ames

IA

Adoptee

My mom was a nurse.

dodah@alaska.net

1952

7/1

Female

Muscatine

IA

Adoptee

 

leanncarter@hotmail.com

1952

7/30

Male

Alta

IA

Adoptee

birth fathers name could be possibly Catawell or Katawell. Their are three siblings, all older. One male and two female.

movinon@rconnect.com

1952

11/19

Female

Cedar Rapids

IA

Adoptee

Born at St. Luke Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Looking for birthparents.

cjmeyer15@hotmail.com

1953

1/1

Male

Davenport

IA

Other

I'm a 1/2 sister looking for my 1/2 borther born at Mercy Hospital in Davenport, Iowa. Bmom's name Bessie E. Hendricksen. She was 22 when he was born, but she was in a coma when he was born.

SQUINN040@aol.com

1953

1/18

Male

Sioux City

IA

Adoptee

 

crobledo@swbell.net

1953

3/9

Male

Sioux City

IA

Adoptee

My birthname might have been changed, so the name I have could be different from my real name.

ROHNER@netins.net

1953

4/12

Female

Des Moines

IA

Adoptee

I was adopted through Catholic Charities

dscoy@mindspring.com

1953 11/3 Male Sioux City IA Adoptee Birthname was Carl Wayne Warnick and adopted name is Steven Laine Collette. Mother's name at time of birth was Martha Joane Warnick. She was born in Boneparte, IA. shazcats@mindspring.com

1953

12/11

Male

Cedar Rapids

IA

Adoptee

Am searching for birth parents and siblings. birth mother worked at st lukes hospital when i was born

rjtresur@netins.net

1954

3/7

Male

Centerville

IA

Birthmom

 

maryko@angelfire.com

1954

8/29

Male

Sioux City

IA

Adoptee

Looking for birth mother. Was form Salix, Seeney, or Sloan Ia. Was delivered by Dr. Hefferman at Luheran hospital.

mweisbrod@ureach.com

1954

10/1

Female

Des Moines

IA

Birthsibling

 

marileejohnson@msn.com

1954

10/30

Female

Keokuk

IA

Other

Looking for Lyle Emmitt Sawyer & Mary Louise Sawyer. They lived in Kahoka, Mo. Father was born in Wyaconda ,Mo. and Mother born in Buffalo, Missouri. Would like to find them. They would just like to meet them. We know that there are other siblings .

teresahoskins@hotmail.com

1956

1/7

Female

Des Moines

IA

Adoptee

Born at Mercy Hospital at 12:05 pm, adopted thru Catholic Charities

JVB56@aol.com

1956

11/11

Female

Des Moines

IA

Other

Mother B1938

bhunnell@qwest.net

1957

11/14

Female

Des Moines

IA

Adoptee

Looking for my birth parents. I was given to Hillcrest adoption agency.

KHu7522246@aol.com

1958

3/17

Female

Ames

IA

Adoptee

Born at Mary Greely Hospital in Ames. Looking for bmother and possibly two sisters. Bmother's name was Leola Slater. Would like medical information.

MamaGib4@aol.com

1958

9/18

Female

Des Moines

IA

Adoptee

Birthname was Corrine Ann Johnson. Bmom's name was Patricia Joan Johnson. She was approximately 16 and working as a nanny/ housekeeper while pregnant. She and her sibs were taken away from an abusive home and adopted out. She was about 7 at that time.

rinn@frontier.net

1958 9/19 Female Charles City IA Other Bname was Jiles and adopted name Wilson. galahad1957@hotmail.com

1960

1/21

Female

Albert Lea

MN

Adoptee

Born in Albert Lea, MN. Birthmother was possibly from Iowa, but do not know for sure. Would like to find medical history and tell her thanks.

cynthiacar@aol.com

1960

4/28

Female

Des Moines

IA

Adoptee

Searching for Sherry and my 4 half siblings.

pinkiepower@webtv.net

1960

5/9

Male

Unknown

IA

Adoptee

searching for birth parents. Mothers name was Phyllis Barker, 18 years old, unwed. Father's name is not known to me. He was 23 years old and reinlisted in the military.

tabell921@aol.com

1960

7/10

Female

Omaha

NE

Adoptee

Bmom born in 1942 or 1943. First name Charlene.

bjjb@inetnebr.com

1960

7/25

Male

Sioux City

IA

Other

Doctor: George W. Rowney; Hospital: St. Joseph Mercy: Florence Crittenton Home; Attorney: Corbett & Corbett

betina07@ivillage.com

1960

8/25

Male

Unknown

IA

Birthsibling

It was an involuntary adoption. The attorney handling the case lied about ever handling it! Documentation proves otherwise. I have heard the hospital, city, state, and other vital info may have been changed. The lawyer allegedly wasn't the most ethical.

joescott1845@yahoo.com

1960 8/25 Male Sioux City IA Birthmom The adoption was finalized [I have data] in IA City, Johnson County, IA. My brother hired a PI who found him. The PI would only give my son's first name; apparently at the request of the adoptive parents. From what I understand, he died in 1999. I would like to find out his full name, where he grew up, what school he graduated from, and where he is buried. If at all possible, I would like to somehow get a picture of him. Thanks for listening. Sue suzyq1941@hotmail.com

1960

9/8

Male

Unknown

MI

Birthsibling

You have 2 sisters

01klvaso@alma.edu

1960

9/13

Male

Iowa City

IA

Adoptee

 

nonngg@yahoo.com

1960

12/1

Male

Estherville

IA

Adoptee

 

rbaas@netins.net

1961

4/27

Male

Atlanta

GA

Birthmom

 

ohiogrammy@hotmail.com

1961

4/28

Female

Iowa City

IA

Adoptee

I was born at sui General Hospital, Was told I have 3 older brothers and 4 older sisters was adopted at 18 mos. of age. If any one can help Please e-mail Thanx

castillo2838@aol.com

1961

10/26

Male

Cedar Rapids

IA

Other

BirthM is a friend and would like to know what and where her son may be, Mother used name of Boyer, adoption handled via attorney. B/M does not have internet access.

PWeber4800@aol.com

1961

11/2

Female

Des Moines

IA

Adoptee

 

KimLuvsFL@aol.com

1961

12/24

Female

Iowa City

IA

Adoptee

 

duncon58@home.com

1962

1/1

Female

Denver

CO

Other

Your father is thinking of you.

DaveSu1611@cs.com

1962

3/19

Female

Omaha

NE

Adoptee

searching for information

maer@prodigy.net

1962

3/24

Female

Sioux City

IA

Adoptee

looking for birth mother

Christine_4010@yahoo.com

1962

7/8

Female

Iowa City

IA

Birthsibling

we are looking for our sister, her birth was sometime in july to mid august 1962 in iowa city, iowa don't know who proformed the adoption, she has 5 other siblings, if you fit this time period please e mail me.

ksnixon@hotmail.com

1962

10/18

Female

Des Moines

IA

Adoptee

LOOKING FOR BIRTHPARENTS FOR MEDICAL RECORDS

bestfam@clsp.uswest.net

1962

12/?

Male

Council Bluffs

IA

Birthmom

Birthmother and siblings searching for a male born 12/03-06/1962. Dr. Sternhill was the delivering doctor. The adoption was private and handled thru Patricia Duckworth.

pierce-10@worldnet.att.net

1963

2/18

Female

Omaha

NE

Adoptee

 

mbuffum@aol.com

1963

3/26

Female

Vallejo

CA

Adoptee

Please help me find my momma. She was born in Iowa and was 22 when I was born. She only had a 10th grade education and her dad was a truck driver back in 1963.

kellimarie63@hotmail.com

1963 6/22 Male Des Moines IA Birthsibling I'm searching for my birth brother. My mother was quite young at the time of his birth. He was adopted in Cedar Rapids, IA. boblisa1264@earthlink.net

1963

9/12

Female

Iowa City

IA

Adoptee

 

craftypatty@lisco.com

1963

10/19

Female

Sioux City

IA

Adoptee

Flourence Critton Home

e5590@netzero.net

1963

12/27

Male

Mt. Pleasant

IA

Adoptee

birth mother's name - Barbara Knopp

MikeBuscher@aol.com

1964

1/10

Female

Waterloo

IA

Other

We are looking for my husbands sister that was given up for adoption. She was born in Waterloo, Iowa on January 10, 1964. Her birth mother is Barbara Knopp and she was 16 years old at the time of birth.

angela.gerleman@eds.com

1964

2/29

Female

Unknown

IA

Adoptee

Looking for birth parents & family

marlow_karen@hotmail.com

1964

4/4

Female

Des Moines

IA

Other

 

boncalkins@hotmail.com

1964 5/25 Female Dubuque IA Adoptee Birthmother's name at time of adoption was Darlene Morse.  She would have been approximately 31 years old and listed her occupation as Nurses Aide. stickyfreak@earthlink.net

1964

6/30

Male

Cedar Rapids

IA

Birthsibling

 

edntreen@aol.com

1964 8/7 Male Sioux City IA Adoptee Born at St. Vincent Hospital plum71294@aol.com

1964

9/1

Male

Des Moines

IA

Adoptee

 

dbl@dittos.yi.org

1964

11/3

Female

Cedar Rapids

IA

Adoptee

 

mattadam@kdsi.net

1964

12/11

Female

Clinton

IA

Adoptee

this is the info from my amended birth certificate.

susiepooky@aol.com

1965

1/29

Male

Unknown

IA

Other

helping birthmother search... b-mom's name at birth was Dianna (or Diane) Mueller.. in the process of a divorce. no info given to me on b-dad

lpnrn2b@yahoo.com

1965

3/15

Female

Waverly

IA

Adoptee

Adoption was handled by doctor in Waverly, lived with birthgrandmother for awhile. Adopted in Minnesota.

loripfeiffer@aol.com

1965

5/14

Female

Sioux City

IA

Other

St. Joseph's Hospital

debeaord@netscape.net

1965

5/29

Female

Fort Dodge

IA

Birthmom

searching for birth-daughter

jamiew@pdnt.com

1965 6/28 Female Dubuque IA Adoptee Adopted from Hillcrest Childrens Home days after my birth. HGwenM@aol.com

1965

8/8

Male

Iowa City

IA

Adoptee

found b/mom. Reunion pending 7/2001

JCsSUperBrat@aol.com

1965

8/8

Male

Iowa City

IA

Adoptee

weighed 7.7 @ birth, time of birth was 3:43 PM. Catholic Adoption. Was placed w/ad-family 8/8/65. Adoption was final Oct. 1966 in Linn Countyy

johnnychesmore@webtv.net

1965

8/22

Female

Battle Creek

IA

Adoptee

Looking for any birth relatives

kjvarner@clinton.net

1965

8/30

Male

Council Bluffs

IA

Other

 

mgstodg@msn.com

1965

10/1

Female

Charles City

IA

Other

Sisters Margaret and Cynthia Bray were given up by their father, Don Bray, (my husband's brother) after the death of his wife. The girls were living with their mother Charlotte Bray in Mason City, Iowa, when she died of an epileptic seizure.

BBrayMBA98@worldnet.att.net

1965

11/20

Female

Des Moines

IA

Other

I'm a friend of the birthmom who is doesn't have Internet Access. She has desperately been searching for her beautiful AfricanAmerican/Caucasian daughter. Adopted through Iowa Children's Society in Des Moines, Iowa. Could also be in the Chicago area.

tygergrrl@netscape.net

1965

12/13

Male

Sioux City

IA

Other

Marc Dahl

anneryan@home.com

1965

12/25

Female

Omaha

NE

Adoptee

I am looking for any Birth Relative. I was born in Omaha Neb. Catholic Charities of Des Moines did the adoption. I am looking for Medical History.

RFCottington@yahoo.com

1965

12/29

Female

Ottumwa

IA

Adoptee

seeking any birth relatives, in need of medical info, not wanting to disrupt anyones lives but would love to meet if they do

colettemaries@yahoo.com

1966

3/1

Male

Iowa City

IA

Birthsibling

 

Meow98Mix@aol.com

1966

4/5

Female

Peoria

IL

Adoptee

i have a twin sister

kjs45666@yahoo.com

1966

4/17

Female

Des Moines

IA

Birthmom

Methodist Hospital. Private adoption.

gst92@mchsi.com

1966

5/5

Male

Waterloo

IA

Other

Am searching for my Mom-in-law's birthson. She would very much like to find him.

kandre04@kc.rr.com