W. F. Culbertson received word from Piper City, Ill., of the death of his brother, Jas. Culber[t]son, at a hospital last week where he had been receiving treatment for brights'disease. Mr. W F. Culberson is now the only survivor of the family. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, May 9, 1912

Culbertson, W.F. - Mr. W. F. Culbertson died suddenly, Oct. 14, at the home of his son, Clyde Culbertson, near Northboro,  Iowa, in the 79th year of his age.   He had been failing fast for several months but his passing was not expected so soon. Only a short time before he had made his regular visit to this city.   Mr. Culbertson served his country in the civil war and following its close came west where he made his home.   He was a member of the G. A. R. Post and it is said to have been his request that he be buried with his soldier comrades in the Clarinda cemetery, but by some oversight his wish was not fulfilled and he was laid to rest in the cemetery near Braddyville, where his daughter, Mrs. I. C. McGinnis, lives. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 23, 1913

The funeral of Willis George Culp was held on Monday, October 28th, the burial being in Oak Grove cemetery, conducted by the Methodist pastor Rev. M. M. Cable. Born Feb. 29th, 1871, Mr. Gulp moved to Missouri when but a boy. He has lived in Clarinda for fifteen years. Was married in St. Joseph, Mo. to Bertha Holman, who died four years ago. To this union two children were born, one boy and one girl. Mr. Gulp was married June 2nd 1917 to Dollie Denton. His illness was short, only a week. He leaves a wife, one child, three brothers, and two sisters. He was a member of the United Brethren Church. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 31, 1918

W. G. Culp, aged 47 years, 7 days and 27 monthsy [sic] died Saturday, Oct. 26, from ulcers of the stomach, after a prolonged illness. He was born in Indiana on Feb, 29, 1871. Up until the time of his death he has been manager of the Taylor House.
The funeral was held Tuesday, and a short service was rendered at the grave by Rev. M. M. Cable in the presence of the immediate relatives. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 31, 1918

Mrs. Mary Ross Culver was born near Watkins, Schuyler county, New York, March 5, 1836, and died Nov. 5, 1917, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Maude Case, near Douglas, .Wyoming, aged 81 years and 8 months. At an early age she gave her heart to Christ, uniting with the Presbyterian church at Watkins, N. Y. On Jan. 28, 1863, she was married to Samuel N. Culver at Havana, N. Y. They established a new home in Chemning county, N. Y. To this union was born three children, two girls and one boy. The son, Mort Culver, of Shambaugh, and one daughter, Mrs. Maude Case, of Douglas, Wyoming, are left to mourn the loss of a mother. Funeral services were held at the M. E. church, Rev. Smith officiating. The remains were interred in the Braddyville cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 15, 1917

Mrs. Mary Ross Culver was born near Watkins, Schuyler county, N. Y., March 5, 1836, and died Nov. 5, 1917 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Maud Chase near Douglas, Wyo. She was 81 years 8 months and 2 days of age. At an early age she gave her heart to Christ, uniting with the Presbyterian church at Watkins, N. Y. On January 28, 1863, she was united in marriage to Samuel N. Culver of Havana, N. Y. They established their new home in Chemung county, N. Y. To this union three children were born, two girls and one boy. The son, Mort Culver, of Shambaugh and one daughter, Mrs. Maud Case of Douglas, Wyo., survive to mourn their loss. The remains were brought to Braddyville, where the funeral services were held in the Methodist Episcopal church last Friday morning at ten o'clock, conducted by Rev. C. F. Smith, pastor of the church. Interment was in the Braddyville cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 15, 1917

A. C. Cumley, an old widower, aged sixty-five years, long a resident of New Market, killed himself Tuesday morning at his home in New Market by taking carbolic acid. Mr. Cumley has lived with his daughter, Mrs. Eighmy, and has always been apparently well contented with his lot, but on last Friday he was in Clarinda to see Barnum and Bailey's show and it is said that he lost $200 while here, presumably by theft, and upon his return home he brooded about his loss a great deal, which may explain in a measure his rash act. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 9, 1909

Born April 21, 1847, at Bucyrus, O., , died at his home July 2, 1911, aged 64 years, 2 months aud 11 days.   He was married to Sarah Johnson March 16, 1881.   Short services were held at the home July 5th at 3 p. m. in East River township, and the body laid to rest in Birchwood cemetery, Clarinda. Mr. Cunning leaves a wife, four brothers and three sisters to mourn his death. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 6, 1911

Andrew O. Cunning was born April 21, 1847, at Bucyrus, Ohio, died at his home southeast of this city July 2, 1911, aged 64 years, 3 months and 11 days. He was married to Sarah Johnson, March 16, 1881. Short services were held at the home July 5 at 3 p. m., and burial in Birchwood cemetery, Clarinda. He leaves a wife, four brothers and three sisters to mourn his death. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 6, 1911

Elizabeth Good was born May 26, 1846, at Lima, Ohio, and died Aug. 10, 1920, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. G. S. McKinley Of Council Bluffs. On Nov. 11, 1866, she was united in marriage to William J. Cunning, who died July 14, 1911. To this union eleven children were born, seven of whom are still living; Ira D. Cunning, Mitchell, S. Dak.; Francis McKinley, Council Bluffs; Grace E. Harris, Council Bluffs; Mary W. Merideth, Bedford; , Retta Miller, Mitchell, S. Dak.; William W. Cunning, Clearfield; Myrtle Cunning, of Council Bluffs. Her early life was spent with her parents in Ohio and when grown to young womanhood she moved with them to Iowa. The greater part of her married life was spent in or near Clarinda. Soon after her marriage she united with the Christian church since which time she has lived a true and faithful life. She made many friends and was always known as a true friend to those who knew her. Besides children and friends she leaves to mourn their loss one brother and two sisters; Joseph Good of Hutchinson, Kans., Mrs. Susan Shenk and Mrs. Fannie Kilner of Oronogo, Mo. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 19, 1920

Mrs. William Cunning, a former resident of Clarinda, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George McKinley, in Council Bluffs, Tuesday night. The remains are to arrive in Clarinda this afternoon, and be taken to the Christian church where the funeral will be held at 2:30. It will be conducted by the Christian minister of Bedford. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 12, 1920

The funeral of Mrs. William J. Cunning, who died in Council Bluffs, Tuesday, Aug. 10, 1920, was held at the Christian church in this city, Thursday afternoon, Aug. 12, 1920, at 2:30. The services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Lowe, pastor of the Christian church at Bedford. Interment was in the Clarinda cemetery. The following obituary has been given The Journal:
Elizabeth Good was born May 26, 1846, at Lima, Ohio., and died Aug. 10, 1920, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. G. S. McKinley, of Council Bluffs. On Nov. 11, 1866, she was united in marriage to William J. Cunning, who died July 11, 1911.    To this union eleven children were born, seven of whom are still living;   Ira V. Cunning,   Mitchell,   S.   Dak.; Frances McKinley, Council Bluffs;   Grace. E. Harris, Council Bluffs; Mary E. Meridith, Bedford; Retta Miller, Mitchell, S. Dak.; William W. Cunning, Council Bluffs,    Myrtle    Cunning, Council Bluffs.   Her early life was spent with her parents in Ohio and when grown to young womanhood she moved with them to Iowa.   The greater part of her married life was spent in or near Clarinda.   Soon after   her   marriage she united with the Christian church since which time she has lived a true and faithful life.    She made  many friends and was always known as a true friend to those who knew her. Besides children and friends she leaves to mourn their loss one brother and two sisters; Joseph Good of Hutchinson, Kans., Mrs. Susan Schenck and Mrs. Fannie Kilner of Oronogo, Mo. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 19, 1920

Cunning, Lucinda - Mrs Hy Cunning died at her home east of the city, Oct. 12, 1904, and was laid to rest in the Clarinda cemetery Friday. She was well known and highly respected by all. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 20, 1904

Mrs. Lucinda Cunning, aged 42 years, 5 months and 14 days, died from cancer Wednesday, and was buried this afternoon. Mrs. Cunning was the wife of Mr. H. G, Cunning. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 14, 1904

William Cunning was born January 2, 1843, in Indiana, and died in Clarinda, Iowa, July 14, 1911. When he was a boy, the family moved to Page county and settled on a farm east of Clarinda, where he was reared. Wiilliiam united with the Christian church, at the age of eightteen and has been a faithful and consistent Christian in the larger sense to which that word is applied.
In 1864 he enlisted in Co. K, 4th Iowa volunteers and saw a year and a half's service in the Civil War. Returning to this locality he was married in 1866 to Elizabeth Good. To this union, were born eleven children of whom eight are now living. They are Frances, wife of Geo. McKinley, of this city; Retta, wife of R. F. Miller, of St. Louis; Maggie, wife of J. M. Meredith, of Bedford; Ira, of Mitchell, S. D.; Harry, of near Ladoga; Will, of Shenandoah; Grace and Myrtle, of this city.
In 1873 the family moved to McPherson county, Kansas, and after living there twelve years, returned to this county. About twelve years ago they left the farm and went to Bedford, where with the exception of a short time spent in Shenandoah, they lived till last August when, the family moved to Clarinda and are now   living here.
The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at four o'clock from the Christian church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Pennock. Music was furnished by a douhle quartet from the Christian church choir. Mr. Cunning was a member of the local organization; of the G. A. R. and there was a goodly turnout of the members of Warren Post. Ritualistic services were conducted by them at the grave. Mr. Cunning is survived by his faithful wife, by the children above mentioned and by sixteen grandchildren. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 20, 1911

Wm. Cunning died Friday evening at his home in West Clarinda, following a stroke of paralysis Monday of last week. He remained conscious to the last but was unable to converse with the family. Mr. Cunning was a native of Indiana, being born Jan. 2, 1843. Following the death of his father, his mother removed to this county during the early '60s and he conducted a farm east of this city for years. In 1866 he was married to Miss Elizabeth Good, and eleven children were born to them, of whom eight together with his wife survive him. About twenty-five years the family resided in Kansas, returning about thirteen years ago. The funeral was held Sunday from the Christian church, conducted by Rev. O. M. Pennock and interment in the city cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 20, 1911

Cunning, William M. - Obituary.
Mr. William M. Cunning died at his home in east Clarinda. Tuesday, Feb. 6, 1900, at 7:40 p.m., at the advanced age of 82 years and 12 days. He had been a strong and healthy man all his life, and while a complication of diseases caused him suffering for the past few months, it might well be said his death was the natural wearing out of a long and useful life.
Mr. Cunning was born in Columbiana county, Onio, Jan. 25, 1818, and was a son of Robert Cunning, whose father was in the Revolutionary war under Gen Washington. When William was six years old his parents removed to Trumbull county, Ohio, where he grew to manhood. At the age of 14 years he took up the bricklayers' trade, and served an apprenticeship of seven years with Ledwick Bingham at Cleveland. In 1836 he located in Crawford county, Ohio, where he followed his occupation for 8 years. He then emigrated to Page county, Iowa, settling in what is now East River, but was then Buchanan township. He made the journey overland in forty-two days. Arriving at Corning, Iowa, he met with a severe loss, by having $1,000 in gold stolen from him, although part of it was recovered after much trouble. In the fall of 1854 he had the honor ot naming East River township. On first locating here the family had many hardships to undergo, the necessity of making most of the material for their clothing, his wife being a good weaver. Ha had to go 75 miles to a flouring mill. The first five years they lived in a log cabin, when it was replaced with a frame building.
June 3, 1841, Mr. Cunning was married to Ruth Chandler, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Joseph Chandler, natives of Vermont.   There  were  nine children born to them, eight of whom are living.
In 1876 Mr. Cunning was a candidate on the greenback ticket for representative. He has done much toward the improvement of the county, and his whole career has been a living example of up-lightness and morality. He joined the church of his choice when 16 years old, and has always kept the faith.
In connection with W. H Wilson he laid the foundation of Page county's new court house, and had the honor of laying the cornerstone. He built the first brick building in Clarinda, and erected all but two now found on the west side of the square.
In his death a good man has gone to meet his reward.   The community now '"mourns his departure, and extends sympathy to his bereaved widow and fatherless children.

The funeral took place at the Christian church at 2 p.m, today, conducted by   Rev. W. B. Clemmer,   and   the remains laid to rest in the city cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 8, 1900

Catherine Murphy was born in Albany, New York, September 4, 1835, and died in Clarinda, Iowa, October 25, 1912, aged 77 years, 1 month , and 21 days. She was raised in the east and was married in Albany before the Civil War to James Cunningham. Mr. Cunningham served in the Union Army in the 3rd New York volunteers, dying in 1874 from the effects of a disease contracted in the swamps of Virginia.
Mrs Cunningham came west from New York City in 1881 and made her home for some years in Essex. She then moved to Shenandoah and from there to Stanberry, Mo., where she has made her home for the last twenty years.
The greater part of the winters she has spent in Clarinda with her daughter, Mrs. R. H. Milligan. Not having been very well this summer, she came here in July and was taken seriously ill in the early part of September, continuing so until her death.
Another daughter, Mrs. J. S. McLaughlin, was also present at the time of her death. The body was taken to Stanberry Saturday and the funeral services were held Monday morning from St. Peter's Catholic church. Interment in Calvary cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Milligan and son, Lester, of this city, and Mr. and Mrs, J. S. McLaughlin, of Council Bluffs, went to Stanberry for the funeral. Of the six children of the family two others are living, Joseph, of Omaha, and Thomas, of Chicago, but they were unable to be present. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 31, 1912

Mark Sibley Cunningham was born at State Center, Iowa, January 18, 1883. His childhood days were spent with his parents in central Iowa, during which time he received a public school education, Afterwards he attended the Capital City Commercial College at Des Moines, working at the same time in the law office of his uncle, Stephen H. Sibley. Two years later he entered the employ of the Iowa Telephone Company, in whose employ he had been for seven years.
His first position was at Clarinda in the maintenance department. Atterward he was removed to Red Oak in the same line of work, and from there he was put in management ot the work at Grinnell. From there he came back to Clarinda as manager. After about one year's work here he was advanced to the management at Ottumwa, remaining at that place about one year and a half. He resigned at the end of this time and took a vacation for about two months.
A vacancy occurred, then, at this place and he was offered the position. He accepted and remained in this capacity until August 1, 1909, when he was advanced to the position of district traffic chief of the Red Oak district, in which position he remained until his death.
In June, 1904, he was married to Miss Ida Reed, at Clarinda, Iowa. One child was born to Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham, but the little one lived, but a few days.
On Monday of last week Mr. Cunningham was taken ill with a very serious attack of appendicitis. An operation was deemed necessary and was performed on Wednesday afternoon. After this he seemed much stronger and expressed the belief that he was going to conquer after all. On Thursday evening about 9 o'clock he became somewhat weaker than usual and gradually grew worse, remaining conscious, however, for the greater part of the time. During this time he talked with his dear ones, assuring them of his willingness to die, yet deeply regretting that he could not take his loved Ones with him. However, he urged them to fight the battle bravely as he must do. Friday morning about 9 o'clock he passed peacefully away.
Mr. Cunningham was what people would call an ideal character. He was deeply in love with his work and faithful to every duty. Honesty was one of his great characteristics and it was for his purity of soul and life that he was singled out from among many of his fellow mem. He was a brave soldier, for he showed all that he could as ably meet the last enemy as he conquered those in life's battles. Although, brave, he had a woman's gentleness, and in his home life was an ideal husband.
God gave him a work on earth to do, "it was well done, and now his Father has transferred him to a far higher position of duty, to work for Him where He is."
The body was brought to Clarinda Saturday and the funeral was held from the home of Mrs. Cunningham's father, Mr. M. V. Reed, conducted by Rev. Cameron, assisted by a choir from the Presbyterian church, and the remains were laid away in the local cemetery. The pall bearers were chosen from among his telephone associates who have been close to him in his life's work. The floral tribute was elaborate and consisted of the delecate blossoms of early spring nurtured under the shelter of the green house. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 21, 1910

Mark Sibley Cunningham was born at State Center, Iowa, Jan. 18, 1883. His childhood days were spent with his parents in central Iowa, during which time he received a public school education. Afterwards he attended the Capitol City Commercial college at Des Moines, working at the same time in the law office of his uncle, Stephen H. Sibley. Two years later he entered the employ of the Iowa Telephone Co., in whose employ he had been for seven years.
His first position was at Clarinda in the maintenance department. Afterwards he was removed to Red Oak in the same line of work, and from there he was put in management of the work at Grinnell. From there he came back to Clarinda as manager, and after about one year's work here he was advanced to the management at Ottumwa, remaining at that place about one year and a half. He resigned at the end of this time and took a vacation of about two months.
A vacancy occurred then at this place, and being offered the position, he accepted and remained in this capacity until August 1, 1909, when he was advanced to the position of district traffic chief of the Red Oak district, in which position he remained until his death.
In June, 1904, he was married to Miss Ida Reed, at Clarinda, Ia. One child was born to Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham, but the little one lived only a few days.
On Monday of last week he was taken ill with a very serious attack of appendicitis. An operation was deemed necessary and was performed Wednesday afternoon. After this he seemed much stronger and expressed the belief that he was going to conquer after all. On Thursday evening about 9 o'clock he became somewhat weaker than usual and gradually grew worse, remaining conscious,  however, for the greater part of the time. During this time he talked with his dear ones, assuring them of his willingness to die, yet deeply regretting that he could not take his loved ones with him. However, he urged them to fight the battle bravely, as he must do. Friday morning about 9 o'clock he passed peacefully away.
Mr. Cunningham was what people would call an ideal character. He was deeply in love with his work and faithful to every duty. Honesty was one of his great characteristics and it was for his purity of soul life that he was singled out from among many of his fellow men. He was a brave soldier, for he showed all that he could as ably meet the last enemy as he conquered those in life's battle. Although brave, he had a woman's gentleness, and in his home life was an ideal husband.
God gave him a work on earth to do. "It was well done, and now the Father has transferred him to a far higher position of duty, to work for Him where He is."
The remains were brought from Red Oak to this city and the funeral services held at the home of the bereaved wife's father, M. V. Reed, Sunday, April 17, conducted by Rev. R. A. Cameron, and interment in the city cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 21, 1910

This community was shocked Thursday, June 14th, by the sad news that Will Cunningham had passed away at the home south of New Market, after an illness of only two days of heart trouble. This is surely a sad blow for the family as Mrs. Cunningham is still in a critical condition. Mr. Cunningham leaves a wife and five children, the youngest just eight weeks old. The sympathy of the entire community go out to the bereaved family. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 16th, at the home conducted by Rev. Asborn of New Market. Interment in the Memory cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 21, 1917

Mrs. C. L. Gray received word Tuesday, of the death at Delaware, O. of her brother, Joseph Curran. His death occurred last Thursday, and the body was buried Sunday.  He was seventy-eight years of age and was a veteran of the Civil war, having been a captain in the Union army. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 28, 1917

The funeral of Mrs. Martha Curtis, mother of Mrs. H. R. Spry was held Sunday afternoon,   from the Spry residence on W. Garfield street. Rev M. M. Cable conducted the services, and the body was laid to rest in the Clarinda cemetery.   Her   death occurred Friday, afternoon.
Martha Root, daughter of Hiram and Laura Root, was born in Summit county, Ohio, in 1841. She lived there during her early girlhood. She was married to Josiah Curtis in 1859, and moved to Monmoth, Ill., where she taught for several years. The family then moved to Red Oak, Ia.  
She spent many of her later years in California teaching. She came in 1909 to make her permanent home
with her daughter here, Mrs. H. R. Spry. .
She is survived by her daughter and a son, Walter Shelly in Kansas City, Mo. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 17, 1919

The funeral of Mrs. M. R. Curtis was held Sunday afternoon, from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mabel B. Spry, where she passed to her reward, after an extended illness which began with a paralytic stroke some weeks ago. The services were conducted by Rev. M. M. Cable, the favorite hymns being sung by a quartet composed of Mrs. Myrtle Nies, Mrs.Ona Scroggs, Chas. Keeran and Claude Annan, after which the form of the mother was laid away in Clarinda cemetery, the pallbearers being Merrill Spry, Edwin Lisle, W. A. Turner and Rudolph Driftmier. Martha Root was born in Summit County, Ohio, in 1841, being the daughter of Hiram and Laura Root. She lived there during her early girlhood. She was married to Josiah Curtis in 1859, moving then to Monmouth, Ill., where she taught for several years. The family then moved to Red Oak. Many of her later years were spent in California, teaching. She returned to Iowa in 1909, making her permanent residence with her daughter, at whose home she passed away. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Spry, also by a son, Walter Shelley in Kansas City, Mo., who was unable to be present at the funeral. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 17, 1919

Mrs. Martha Root Curtis died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mabel Curtis Spry in this city, Friday, April 11, 1919, at 9:45 p.m.    The funeral services were held at the Spry home Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m., conducted by Rev. M. M. Cable.   A mixed quartet   composed   of   Mrs.   J. G. I Scroggs, Mrs. Myrtle Nies, Charles Keeran and Claude Annan sang hymns at the service.  Interment was in Clarinda cemetery.   An obituary regarding the late Mrs. Curtis has been written for The Journal as follows:
Martha Root, daughter of Hiram and Laura Root, was born in Summitt county, Ohio, in 1840. Here she spent her girlhood and was married to Josiah Curtis in 1856. A few years later they moved to Illinois, where two children were born: Walter Shelley, who is now living in Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs. Mabel B. Spry of this city. Several years of her life were spent in teaching in Illinois, Iowa and California. In 1909 she came to Clarinda to make her permanent home with her daughter, Mrs. Spry. Mrs. Curtis joined the Methodist Episcopal church early in life where she kept her membership until she became a member of the Christian Science socity of this place. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 17, 1919

Custer, Al - Al Custer, aged 22 years, died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Custer, living five miles southeast of town, and was buried at the Davis cemetery yesterday, Rev Brown of Shambaugh officiating. He was born in Jackson county, Indiana, and was twenty-two years of age. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 18, 1904

Fred Custer, son of Mr and Mrs Wm. Custer, of East River, died March l6th, from typhoid fever.  He was about 21 years old. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 24, 1904

John Custer of this city died at Quitman, Mo., Monday, Feb. 78 [sic], 1918, of consumption, age about 35 years. He was the son of William Custer of Blanchard. He was buried Tuesday at the Davis cemetery in East River Township, Page county. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 21, 1918

Custer, Mr - Mrs. J. M. Rumbaugh was called to Blue Springs, Neb., Saturday morning by the announcement of the death of her brother, Mr. Custer, at Omaha, on Friday. Tbe funeral occurred at Blue Springs, Mr. Custer's former home. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 6, 1906

Custer, Rebecca Hite Kepple - Mrs. Rebecca Custer, a former resident of Clarinda, died in Red Oak, Thursday, Nov. 17, 1921. She was 73 years of age. Her maiden name was Hite. She was the mother of Bert Kepple, and five daughters, all of whom survive. She is also survived by her husband, W. M. Custer. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 at the Harmon Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. J. A. Burns. Burial was in Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 24, 1921

Custer, Susie Anna, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Custer, died March 14,1902. The funeral services were held on tbe 15th, conducted by Rev J. R. Duffey; interment in Davis cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 18, 1902

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Custar, southeast of the city, were called to mourn the death of their infant babe, Friday, the funeral was held Saturday. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 20, 1904

Willie S Custer, the twelve year old son, of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Custer, living southeast of the city, died Saturday night of typhoid fever, and was buried at the Davis cemetery east of Shambaugh yesterday. Only a month ago another brother of the deceased was taken by this same malady. The parents have the tender sympathies of the entire community in their hour of double sadness. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 19, 1904

Mr. and Mrs. William Custer of East River mourn the death of their son, Willie, aged twelve years, which occured Saturday night from typhoid fever. This is their second child within two months. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 21, 1904