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Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
February 1985
ROSE HILLMER
MALLARD- Rose Hillmer, 91, Mallard, died Thursday evening at the
Palo Alto County Hospital in Emmetsburg. Services will begin at 10:30 a.m.
Monday at the Trinity Lutheran Church here. Burial will be in Ruch Lake
Cemetery at Mallard.
Survivors include daughters, Mrs. R.R. (Violet) Koepsell, Cedar
Rapids, Gladys Shepherd, Corydon, and Mrs. Raymond (Rosella) Gramstad, Clarion;
sons, Lyle Hillmer, Mason City, Stanley Hillmer, Spencer, and Ronald Hillmer,
Mallard; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; brother, Charles Krieg,
Emmetsburg; and sister, Mabel Holen, Hemet, Calif.
Mrs. Hillmer was born at Mallard, where she was raised and
educated. In 1915 she married August Hillmer at Mallard. The couple
farmed near Mallard. Mr. Hillmer died in 1963 and Mrs. Hillmer moved to
Mallard.
Personal Notes: Daughter of John and Cora Young Krieg. She was born 4
Nov 1893 and died 21 Feb 1985.
Nedra Bennett
email: nedrairene@cs.com
Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
9 May 1923
Fatal Accident on Saturday,
William H. Wilcox crushed
by Loaded Wagon.
Old Resident of Curlew.
A fatal accident occurred last
Saturday at the home
of Mrs Marie Grice, who lives near
Curlew.
William H.Wilcox, who was in her
employ,
had loaded a number of hogs and was
preparing to haul them to town.
He decided to throw some water on
them
so as to keep them cool.
He stood on the doubletraces of the
wagon
and Mrs Grice handed him a pail of
water.
The team became frightened and ran.
Mr. Wilcox was thrown under the
wagon,
the wheels passing over his neck and
chest.
He lived for about 30 minutes after
the accident.
His neck was broken and his chest
crushed.
Several ribs were broken.
The funeral was held Tuesday
afternoon.
the services were conducted at the
Baptist Church,Rev.Thompson
of Spencer officiating.
Burial was in Rush lake
Cemetery
and was largely attended by
relatives,
old neighbors and friends.
Mr. Wilcox was born at Bassett
Station,Wisconsin.
He was 67 years old.He came to this
county in 1889.
He subsequently spent most of his
time in
the vicinity of Curlew.
Surviving are his wife,1 son
,and 3 daughters.
His daughters ,all married live in
Wisconsin
They came to attend the funeral.
His son, Arthur Wilcox,who lives near
Curlew
is well known in this section of the
county.
Mr.and Mrs Wilcox were living at the
home
of Mrs Grice when the sad accident
occurred.
Notes: W.H. Wilcox Jr. born ,1856, Bassett Station, Randall County, Wisc.
Parents were Wm. H. and Rhoda M. Reynolds Wilcox. He married Emeline Brower
1878,who preceded him in death, 1891.
He later married Mae Cameron Brumm.
Gladys R.Wilcox
grwilcox@mchsi.com
Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, March 16, 1921
JOHN DRUMMY DIES IN HOSPITAL
The Funeral Was Held in This City on Tuesday Forenoon
John Drummy, who was ill for some time, passed away at
Rochester, Minnesota, last Saturday. The remains were brought to this city on
Sunday. The funeral was held on Tuesday. Services were conducted at St. Thomas
church, Rev. William Drummy of Rantoul, Illinois, a nephew of Mr. Drummy,
celebrating a requiem high mass. The burial was in St. John's cemetery. The
Knights of Columbus and the members of the Catholic Order of Foresters attended
in a body. Mr. Drummy belonged to both organizations. The pall bearers were M.F.
Kerwick, Ed McNally, Dan Burns, John O'Brien, P.C. Jackman and Charles Nolan.
Mr. Drummy was born in the state of New York June 29, 1885
[Note: this date is incorrect and should probably be June 29, 1857 as per 1900
census]. His age was 65. His parents came to Dubuque county when he was a child.
Afterwards they moved to Delaware county. They lived in the vicinity of Castle
Grove for many years. Mr. Drummy was united in marriage to Mary E. McLaughlin,
April 2, 1877. Mr. and Mrs. Drummy came to Emmetsburg over thirty years ago.
They subsequently made their home in this city. Mr. Drummy is survived by his
wife, one son and four daughters. The son is John Drummy, well known to our many
local readers. The daughters are Mrs. O.W. Lans of Chicago, Mrs. W.P. McNally
and Mrs. F.A. McCarty of Emmetsburg and Mrs. Frank Stookey of Kirksville,
Missouri.
Mr. Drummy was a traveling salesman for a number of years and
he also served as a city marshal for quite a long time. Several years ago he
opened a grocery store. He enjoyed a substantial patronage and built up a
profitable business, which is still conducted on North Broadway.
Mr. Drummy was deservedly esteemed as a business man, a
citizen and a Christian gentleman. He was a far seeing, provident husband, a
kind, considerate, loving father and a patriotic member of our community. Though
his physical constitution would not permit him to perform laborious duty,
he ????? best to give to the members of his family all of the advantages
in life that his means could provide and he contributed creditably to every
worthy local enterprise. He was painstaking and careful in his business dealings
and his numerous patrons always felt that he had tried to treat them justly. He
was courteous and obliging and he would go to the limit to accommodate a friend.
He practiced moderation in his habits and he was a faithful and loyal member of
his church. He read current literature closely and he kept well posted on home
and general affairs. We prized Mr. Drummy's friendship and on many occasions, we
felt deeply indebted to him for his loyal support and his hearty good will. he
will be missed as a business man and as a useful member of our community. Mrs.
Drummy and the other surviving members of his family have the sincere sympathy
of our numerous readers in their bereavement.
Those who came from a distance to attend the funeral of Mr.
Drummy were Rev. William Drummy of Rantoul, Illinois, Mr. and Mrs. A. Murphy,
Mr. and Mrs. T.H. McLaughlin, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dakens, Joseph and Charles
McLaughlin and Miss Page, all of Fonda, Mr. and Mrs. McEnimy of Minneapolis,
Mrs. Ed Burns and son of DeSmet, S.D., Miss Agnes McLaughlin of Minneapolis,
Vincent Drummy of Ryan, Iowa, Mrs. Sam Drummy of Omaha, Nebraska, and Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Stookey of Kirksville, Missouri.
Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, March 16, 1921
THE LATE JOHN BRANAGAN
The Burial Was At Lawler Last Sunday Forenoon.
The funeral of John Branagan, brother of W.I. Branagan,
who died at Libby, Montana, on Tuesday of last week, was held at Lawler on
Sunday, Father O'Brien, the pastor, officiating. He celebrated a requiem high
mass. The burial was in the parochial cemetery. There was a large attendance of
relatives and old neighbors. The previous Thursday morning the services were
conducted in the Catholic church at Libby, the pastor Father L.J. McRory,
officiating.
John Branagan, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Branagan, who located
at Clermont, Iowa, in 1856, was born at that place on August 4, 1859. His age
was 61. he was the third son of a family of six sons and three daughters. In
1875 the family moved to Lawler. After attending the Breckenridge Business
College at Decorah for some time, John went west in 1881. He engaged in gold
mining. Some years later he located a very promising property some distance from
Libby. A company was organized and a stamp mill was built and operated
successfully for a number of years. The latter part of his life was spent in the
development and improvement of his property. His health failed last summer but
he was reluctant to leave the scenes where he had spent so many active and
interesting years. He is survived by four brothers and one sister. The brothers
are Patrick and James A., of Lawler, W.I. of Emmetsburg, and E.A. of Colman,
South Dakota. The only sister, Miss Maria Branagan, resides at Lawler.
Mr. Branagan was a quiet, unpretentious man. He was
observing, careful and prudent and his judgment backed by forty years of
experience, was considered valuable in the line in which he applied himself. He
as economical and conservative and his integrity never questioned. His habits
were above reproach. His associates respected him for his motives and he had
many loyal friends among those who engaged in mining, as well as among business
people, who had large dealings with him. His affectionate regard of his parents,
brothers and sister never grew cold. [rest of article missing.]
Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, June 9, 1920
TOM SCOTT DEAD COMMITS SUICIDE
Body Found in Evergreen Cemetery. He Drank Carbolic Acid.
Thomas Scott, who lived in the county house for several
years, committed suicide last Sunday afternoon by drinking carbolic acid. The
bottle containing some of the deadly fluid was found about twenty feet from
where he was lying in the Evergreen cemetery. His lips, mouth, and throat were
badly burned. The remains were uncovered early Monday morning by Melvin Church.
They were taken to Mr. Foy's undertaking establishment where they were prepared
for burial. The funeral will be held today. The remains will be laid to rest in
Evergreen cemetery. The pall bearers chosen were William Young, Gray Gowans,
James Hamilton, J.S. Gibson, David Wait and John Scott.
Mr. Scott was a native of Scotland. He resided in this county
for perhaps thirty years. He worked for a number of farmers but, as he was
growing old, and having but little money, he went to the county house to live.
He has a brother, a clergyman, who resides near Edinburgh, Scotland. The only
close relative is a cousin, Margaret Marchland, of Toulon, Illinois. Mr. Scott
was perhaps sixty-five years of age. He was single.
The deceased was a warm hearted old gentleman. He was well
acquainted with all of our business people and frequently called upon them to
chat and discuss matters of general interest. On several occasions he intimated
to a few with whom he talked that he might commit suicide. We understand that
Sunday afternoon he made some statement to this effect. Mr. Scott frequently
called at the Democrat office for Spencer, Sheldon and other county exchanges.
He was always good natured, though often despondent. We learn with sorrow of his
death.
Ruthven Free Press
Ruthven, Palo Alto, Iowa
Dec 26, 1917
MRS. ALISON BAXTER
Mrs. Alison Baxter was quite suddenly called from our midst
last week. She was on a case at the home of Mr. North, near Cylinder, and Friday
evening became quite ill. Her children, J.T. Baxter and Mrs. Gust Linden of this
vicinity were called and were at her bedside when she passed away on Monday
morning, Dec. 17 at 8:36. Heart failure is given as the cause of her death. The
remains were brought to the home of the deceased in this city on Monday evening.
Funeral services were held from the Methodist church on Wednesday. Rev.
Wilkerson conducted the funeral services.
Miss Alison McDonald was born in Glasgow, Scotland, on
December 26, 1869. She grew to young womanhood in this country and received her
education there. When a child she became affiliated with the Free church of
Scotland and was a faithful christian and tireless church worker. On Feb. 27,
1885, she was united in marriage to Thomas Baxter in Galabreis, Scotland. Soon
after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Baxter immigrated to America and came directly
to Palo Alto county and settled on a farm a short distance from Ruthven. They
farmed for several years, later moving to Ruthven where about twelve years ago
Mr. Baxter died. In late years Mrs. Baxter has taken up nursing and her
patience, friendliness and solicitude for others made her an expert in this
line. She was known through her work all over this section, and her friends were
numerous in every locality in which she worked. She was gentle, kind and loving,
always forwarding others interests in preference to her own, and ever providing
for and working for the betterment of others. By her own family will she be most
missed- fortunate people have a mother such as she was and her death will long
be felt by her children. Soon after coming to this country she affiliated
herself with the M.E. Church and every moment of her existence was blessed with
Christian thought and intent. She leaves to mourn her loss, besides her two
children, one sister and three brothers. The Free Press extends sincere sympathy
to the bereaved relatives.
Ruthven Free Press
Ruthven, Palo Alto, Iowa
Dec 26, 1917
Mrs. Asloug Thoreson
Mrs. Asloug Thoreson passed away Friday, Dec. 14, at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. L.H. Sporan of this city. Mrs. Thoreson was nearly eighty
years of age. She has been ailing for many years and has been confined to her
bed for the past three and a half years. The funeral services were held from the
Lutheran church and the remains interred in the Lost Island cemetery on Monday,
Dec. 17. Rev. L.O. Wigdahl conducted the funeral services.
Miss Asloug Olson was born in Nummerdaring, Norway, on March
1, 1829. She resided there with her parents until 1848, when they immigrated to
America and settled in Dane county, Wisconsin, where she resided until 1850,
when she was united in marriage to Knut Thoreson. They came to Palo Alto county
in 1871 and she has made her home here ever since. Ten children were born to
this union, eight of whom are still living. All of the children except one,
Andrew of Audibon, were present at the funeral. She has been cared for during
her declining years in the house of her daughter, Mrs. J.H. Sporan, who was
assisted in materiality in caring for her by the rest of the children.
The deceased has lived a long and useful life. She spent the
prime of her life battling the disadvantages and obstacles that had to be faced
by the pioneer settlers. She belongs to the class that is entitled to ninety per
cent of the credit of making this great middle west a fit and safe place to live
in. She had resided in Palo Alto county nearly half a century and seven years
before the town of Ruthven was founded. She was a loving and devoted mother and
a true friend and neighbor. She leaves to mourn her loss eight children: Mrs.
L.H. Sporan, Mrs. Gertrude Christianson, Mrs. Lars Olson, Mrs. Hans Vestigaard,
Thore Knutson, O.K. Thoreson and K. K. Thoreson.
To these bereaved relatives the Free Press Extends sincere
sympathy.
Ruthven Free Press
Ruthven, Palo Alto, Iowa
Sep 24, 1930
FORMER RESIDENT DIES AT CYLINDER.
Charles H. Slagle, who was depot agent in Ruthven for
nineteen years, died at his home in Cylinder, Iowa, last Monday and the funeral
will be held at the St. Thomas church at Emmetsburg this Wednesday forenoon at
9:30.
Mr. Slagle was born in Goodhue county, Minnesota, on
January 10, 1858, and died on September 22, 1930, at the age of 72 years,
7 months, and 12 days. When he was twelve years old he moved with his
parents to Algona. He graduated from the old Algona normal school and then
taught school for some time. In 1870 he began railroading and helped lay the
railroad track from Algona to Emmetsburg. He was depot agent at Ruthven from
1900 to 1919, when he moved to Cylinder where he resided until his death.
He was married to Thressa A. Zahlten on November 18, 1880,
and four children were born to this union. Two of the children died at an early
age and he is survived by August Slagle and Mrs. Ray Mason, both of Algona. Mrs.
Slagle died on February 22, 1898, he married Margaret Joynt of Emmetsburg, and
to this union was born five children: Elmer, George, Raphael, Francis and
Winnifred.
The deceased is survived by his wife, Margaret, and seven
children, also two brothers, Frank Slagle of Algona, and Elmer Slagle of Los
Angeles, California.
During the years he lived in Ruthven he took a prominent part
in all community affairs. He organized a ladies' band at this place and also
several other musical organizations. He served as a member of the local school
board for six years, and was a member of the Masonic order here and continued to
hold his membership in the local order until his death. He joined the Catholic
church while in California.
Ruthven Free Press
Ruthven, Palo Alto, Iowa
Sep 24, 1930
S.N. WAGNER DIES AT CASEY, IOWA
Well Known Business Man Died Last Wednesday; Lived in Ruthven 21 Years.
Sol. N. Wagner, a resident of this community for twenty-one
years, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lulu Kirkpatrick, near Casey,
Iowa, on Wednesday, September 17, 1930. He had been in ill health for some time
and several weeks ago he was taken to the home of his daughter, near Casey. He
failed to show signs of improvement and gradually grew weaker.
Mr. Wagner was born at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on February
24, 1845, and was 85 years, 6 months and 20 days old at the time of his death.
He moved to Iowa with his parents when he was two years old, and the family
settled near Muscatine where they lived until he attained his majority.
He was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Funk at Danville,
Iowa, in October, 1864, and ten children were born to this union, eight of whom
survive him. The living children are: Mrs. Ellie Cline of Melno; Elmer Wagner of
Ruthven; W.H. Wagner of Anita; Mrs. Cora Robertson of Dallas, Texas; Mrs. Lulu
Kirkpatrick of Casey; Howard Wagner of Des Moines; Mrs. Maude Amarine of Ft.
Morgan, Colorado; and Lloyd Wagner of Los Angeles, California.
Mr. Wagner and his family settled on a farm northeast of
Anita, Iowa, in 1873. Mrs. Wagner passed away in 1897, and in 1903 he moved to
Anita. He then moved to Ruthven in 1909 and became associated with his son,
Elmer Wagner, in the hardware business and continued to make his home here until
a few weeks ago when he disposed of his interests in the hardware at this place
on account of poor health and advanced age, and went to Casey to live with his
daughter, Mrs. Kirkpatrick.
The funeral was held at the W.H. Wagner home in Anita last
Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. E.L.
Anderson, pastor of the Congregational church and burial took place in the
Evergreen cemetery at Anita.
During the nineteen years that the deceased lived in this
vicinity, he won many friends who grieve to learn of his sudden death after his
recent retirement from active business life.
Ruthven Free Press
Ruthven, Palo Alto, IOWA
March 28, 1928
MRS. JOHN CURRANS
Mrs. John A. Currans, resident of this vicinity for 22 years,
died at Emmetsburg on Monday of last week, following an operation at a hospital
at that place. She had been ill but a few days.
Margaret Henrietta Claer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chris
Claer, was born in Emmetsburg township, Palo Alto county, Iowa, on March 23,
1884, and had spent her entire life in this county. She was united in marriage
to John A. Currans on June 18, 1906 and to this union three daughters were born:
Helen, Kathleen and Florence. Helen died five years ago and Kathleen died about
a year ago.
Mr. and Mrs. Currans lived on a farm near Ruthven for
twenty-two years, moving to Emmetsburg about a month ago.
The funeral services were held at the St. Thomas church at
Emmetsburg last Thursday morning, with Rev. Fr. McNerney officiating. Rev.
Thomas Coleman of Ruthven, preached an impressive sermon and later conducted the
ceremony at the burial in the Catholic cemetery at Ruthven. The pallbearers
were: James Donahue, Joe Joynt, Andrew Grace, Nick Geelan, Dan Green and Henry
Joynt.
Besides her husband and daughter she is survived by her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Claer of Emmetsburg, two sisters, Mary Claer and
Mrs. Rose Crooks, both of Estherville and seven brothers, P.J., Vincent, Edward
and Chris of Emmetsburg, Leo of Estherville, Thomas of Wisconsin and Joe of
Illinois.
Mrs. Currans was well known in this community. She was a
Christian woman and an ardent supporter of uplifting community sentiment. Her
unexpected death is unusually sad, as her death followed that of her two oldest
daughters.
The sympathy of their many friends is extended to the husband
and third daughter in their hour of deep sorrow.
Submitted by Gladys Wilcox
Ruthven Free Press
Ruthven, Palo Alto, IOWA
March 28, 1928
MRS. OLE SANDVIG
Mrs. Guro O. Sandvig (Ness), was born on January 24th, 1845,
in Kvindbered, Parish of Hardanger, Norway. She was married to Ole Sandvig in
1870 and came to America in 1871, going to Lisbon, Illinois. In 1898 they moved
to a farm south of Ruthven where they lived for fifteen years, and in 1908, they
came to Ruthven to make their home. Mr. Sandvig passed away on June 12, 1917,
and her son, Sam Sandvig, died on November 17, 1927. Mrs. Sandvig is the last
one of a family of four.
She leaves to mourn her departure eight children: Peter,
John, Jens, Gerhard, Anna O. Bargstrum, Bertah Rolli, and Annette Williamson of
Dodson, Montana and Henry of Ellingsburg, Washington.
Mrs. Sandvig was always a good wife and mother, and an
earnest Christian. After her husband died, her children, John, Peter, Ann and
Bertha, who live in this vicinity, have cared for her. They did everything
possible to make life comfortable and happy. Since last November she has been
confined to her bed, and she passed away on Wednesday morning, March 21, 1928,
at 4:45, at the age of 83 years, 1 month and 27 days.
The funeral was held at the Zion Lutheran church last
Saturday afternoon in charge of Rev. L.O. Wigdahl. The text for the funeral
sermon was Psalm 4-8 "I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep; for
thou, Lord, only maketh me dwell in safety."
Ruthven Free Press
Ruthven, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, Nov. 15, 1922
MRS. ANDREW LARSON DEAD
Passed Away November 8 at 7:45 P.M.- Interred Friday in Crown Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Andrew Larson died at her home in Ruthven at 7:45
o'clock on Wednesday evening, November 8,1922, after an illness of about two
years, the last ten weeks of which confined her to her bed. Funeral services
were conducted by the Rev. L.O. Wigdahl on Friday afternoon, November 10 at 2:39
o'clock, at the Lutheran church, and interment was made in Crown Hill cemetery.
Inger Marie Anderson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Knute
Anderson, was born on September 30, 1867 at Ossian, Iowa, where she spent her
girlhood days. On March 8, 1884, at Thor, Iowa, she was united in marriage to
Mr. Andrew Larson. They came to Ruthven in 1887 and have since resided here.
Soon after returning to Ruthven Mrs. Larson united with the
Lutheran Church and has lived a consistent, devoted and Christian life.
Mrs. Larson is survived by her husband, Andrew Larson, one
daughter, Mrs. F.S. Grange, and four brothers: Herman Anderson of Rundall,
Minn., Chris and Matt Anderson of Elmore, Minn., R.W. Anderson of Ossian, Iowa,
and four sisters: Mrs. B.F. Grundy of Cas? Lake, Minn., Mrs. Maggie Iverson and
Mrs. A. Davik???? of this city and Mrs. Lee of Ossian, Iowa.
Those from a distance attending the funeral were: Chris
Anderson and daughter, Miss Mamie and Matt Anderson and son, Melvin, of Elmore,
Minn, and Mr. and Mrs. E.V. Peterson of Royal, Iowa.
There were many beautiful floral arrangements, that showed
the high regards in which Mrs. Larson was held.
Mrs. Larson was a quiet, home loving woman, she was a good
wife, a loving mother, and a kind neighbor who was always ready to lighten the
burden of others. Her place can never be filled in the hearts of those who love
her.
We join with the many friends in extending sympathy to the
sorrowing family in their hour of darkness.
Ruthven Free Press
Ruthven, Palo Alto, Iowa
March 3, 1920
JOHN McNARY OBITUARY.
John McNary was born near Salem, Ind., Oct. 17, 1844 and died
Feb. 20, 1920, at Huntley, Minn., where he and Mrs. McNary were spending the
winter with their daughter, Mrs. M.D. Messer. At the time of death he was 75
years, 4 months, and three days old.
When six years of age he moved with his parents to
Prairiesburg, Ia., where he grew to young manhood. It was at this place that he
received his early schooling and later attended Lennox College at Hopkington, Ia.
He had always regretted the fact that he was not allowed to
go to the war with his brother William, but at this time occurred the death of
his uncle at Nebraska City, leaving no one to take charge of the situation
there. His father then secured permission for him to remain home and be sent to
Nebraska City. Here is where he saw real pioneer life as he was compelled to
make most of the journey on foot, a distance of nearly three thousand miles.
He was united in marriage to Rebecca Jane Gift at Prairieburg
April 2, 1867. In 1869 he was converted into the Methodist Episcopal church
which he has since attended and faithfully supported. In the spring of 1872 they
moved to Sheldon, Iowa, where they homesteaded about a mile and a half west of
the present ??????. Here their hardships were many with long winters, no
transportation facilities, sickness and various other drawbacks. At that place
they also mourned the death of a daughter five years of age.
In 1882 they moved to Ruthven and entered the store business
which he conducted continually until the fall of 1914. During his business
career he made hosts of friends by his most kind and genial manner and by his
honest dealings at all times.
On August 18, 1916 he was stricken with paralysis while
returning from Camp Meeting at Spirit Lake. From that time until his death he
was a most patient sufferer from this slow but eventually fatal affliction. In
the more than three years, he seemed never to lose his optimism and no one ever
heard him complain about his condition.
During his life in Ruthven he was a prominent factor in the
early growth of the town. He having taken an active part in the town's
enterprises, serving for some years as a councilman. He was also instrumental in
the building up of the Methodist Episcopal church to its present elegant
building and large membership, having been directly interested in the building
of the two preceding churches. He was also a member of the Masonic lodge for
nearly fifty years.
To us he leaves a memory of a life well spent, for he was a
devout christian, a man of highest ideals, a kind and loving husband and father.
The text of the sermon: "He giveth His Beloved sleep" was most
fitting. Services were conducted from the M.E. church by Rev. J.B. Walker and
Rev. W.A. Wilkinson after which burial was made in Crown Hill cemetery.
He leaves to mourn his death his wife, also five children:
Mr. Cecil McNary, of Terril, Ia.; Mrs. F.M. Fitzgerald of Ruthven; Mr. Frank
McNary of Ruthven; Mrs. W.H. Mantle, Goldsboro, North Carolina; Mrs. M.D.
Messer, Huntley, Minn. He is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. C.A. Ahrens of
Mankato, Minn and Mrs. L. Stanfield, San Diego, Cal.
Ruthven Free Press
Ruthven, Palo Alto, Iowa
March 3, 1920
JENS S. SANDVIG
Jens S. Sandvig, one of the old and respected citizens of
this community, passed away at his home in Graettinger Saturday morning,
February 21, after a lingering illness of several weeks' duration. The funeral
was held Monday afternoon at one o'clock. Services were conducted at the First
Scandinavian Evangelical Lutheran church, the Rev. S.O. Sande, the pastor
officiating. The remains were laid to rest in the parochial cemetery.
Jens S. Sandvig was born in Kvenherre, Bergen, Norway,
October 1, 1825. Hence he was 84 years, 4 months, and 20 days old at the time of
his death. In 1868 he was united in marriage to Miss Hannah Oleson of Bergen,
Norway. To this union nine children were born, seven of whom are living. They
are Sam E. Sandvig of Ruthven; Mrs. Anna Amdahl, of Estherville; Mrs. Malinda
Bakke of Roland, Iowa; James Sandvig of Graettinger; Edward J. Sandvig of
Roland, Iowa; Mrs. Sadie Vetek of Marshalltown, Iowa (deceased); Lewis Sandvig
of Greattinger and Josephine Sandvig (deceased). Mr. and Mrs. Sandvig left their
native land in 1872 and emigrated to the United States, locating near Morris, in
Grundy county, Illinois. Mrs. Sandvig passed away July 2, 1886. The following
year Mr .Sandvig moved his family to Palo Alto county and settled on a farm in
Lost Island township. In 1892 Mr .Sandvig was again married to Miss Martha
Olson, at Paxton, Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Sandvig resided on their Lost Island
farm until 1911 when they moved to Graettinger to enjoy a well earned rest.
Besides his wife the deceased is survived by his seven sons and daughters, 26
grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. One brother resides at Lisbon,
Illinois, and a sister, Mrs. H. Krahn, lives at McCallaburg, Iowa.--Graettinger
Times.
Ruthven Free Press
Ruthven, Palo Alto, Iowa
Jan 7, 1920
Mrs. Kate Walsh
On New Year's morning at 2??, Mrs. Kate Walsh breathed her
last at the hospital at Spencer. Her death was due to dropsy. She had been in
the hospital taking treatment for fourteen weeks but to no avail. The remains
were brought to Ruthven, where on Saturday morning they were laid to rest in the
Catholic cemetery, funeral services being conducted by Rev. P.J. Connolly from
the Sacred Heart church. Mrs. Walsh was born in Ireland in August, 1856. When
six years old she came to America with her parents and in the year 1871 she came
to Iowa, settling in Clay County. Mr. Walsh died in February 1914 since when
Mrs. Walsh had successfully managed the home farm until a little over a year
ago, when her health began to fail, and she moved to Ruthven. She was of a
cheerful disposition, a woman who lived with ??? for her children, showing them
every attention and always having them uppermost in her thoughts. She had a
large circle of friends in the locality in which she resided for so many years.
She leaves to mourn her loss two sons, Joe and Will, both of Ruthven, and two
daughters, Katie of Ruthven and Mrs. Joe Reardon of Dickens. The Free Press
extends to them sincere sympathy.
ELK LAKE.
Mrs. Kate Walsh passed away at the Spencer hospital Jan. 1st.
She was fifty-seven years old and leaves four children to mourn a loving
mother. Two daughters Mrs. Mamie Reardon who lives on a farm southwest of
Ruthven and Mrs. Katie Joseph and William Walsh lived with their mother in
Ruthven. Mrs. Walsh was for many years a resident in this vicinity. The funeral
was held from the Catholic church in Ruthven and was attended by many old
neighbors and friends. The remains were laid to rest in the family lot beside
her husband in the Catholic cemetery at Ruthven.
Mr. and Mrs. Alex Monk motored to Spencer Friday to accompany
the remains of Mrs. Walsh to her home in Ruthven.
Ruthven Free Press
Ruthven, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, October 2, 1918
ANOTHER SOLDIER GONE
Lee Washington Succumbs at Great Lakes
Another gold star has been added to the service flag of
Ruthven. A message to the effect that Lee Washington was attacked with Spanish
influenza and was in a very critical condition was received here Tuesday
afternoon, Sept. 24, by his father, M.T. Washington, who left for the Great
Lakes the same evening and arrived at Camp Dewey the next morning. He was
permitted to see his son that evening for a few minutes but was compelled to
content himself next day with waiting outside for news and at 9:30 a.m. the
message was brought to him that Lee was dead. The remains arrived here Sunday
evening and were taken to the Washington home east of town. Funeral services
were held Wednesday morning from the Catholic church, Father Connolly
officiating. Father Farrelly of Emmetsburg preached a very impressive and
instructive sermon. The pallbearers were: Wm. Brennan, Carl Miller, Andy Grace,
Joe Grady, Claude Nolan, Floyd Eaton, John Hughes and Louis Grady.
Thomas Lee Washington was born on the Washington home place
east of this city on August 4, 1896. He grew to young manhood here and attended
the Ruthven High School. He remained at home until last January 1917, when he
went to Omaha and entered the employ of the Combination Tire Co., as a traveling
salesman. He remained with this company until June 1st when he went to Detroit
and entered a mechanical training school, which he attended until July 24, when
he enlisted in the navy at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station. He made rapid
progress in the navy and had very bright prospects for a brilliant future in the
service of Uncle Sam. He contracted a cold which showed symptoms of Spanish
influenza which is sweeping the country and was taken to the base hospital where
after a time he seemed to recover. He wrote his mother on Monday, September 23,
stating that he was almost entirely recovered and requesting that she send some
apples. This was followed on Tuesday by the message announcing his serious
condition and on Thursday, September 26 at 9:30 a.m. he passed away. Lee was a
light-hearted happy fellow and was a friend to everyone. He greatly enjoyed his
life in the navy and was decidedly earnest in preparing himself to fight for his
country. He was one of thirty-six cousins of the Washington family who are
serving in some branch of the American army. The great General Marsch, who is
helping to make history in France is also one of these cousins, as if First
Lieut. Wm. Washington of Cleveland, who was recently killed in action in France.
He is the second Ruthven boy to pass away in training camp, while preparing to
do their share in the big struggle in France and while fate decreed that they
should never see the battle fields, they are entitled to every honor that is
shown the soldier killed in action. At the time of his death Lee was a member of
Co. A., 1st Regiment, Camp Dewey. He visited at home for a few days just about
two weeks before his death and was hale, hearty and full of the joy of living
and doing his bit for his country.
He leaves to mourn his loss, besides his parents, six
brothers: George F., who was training in Camp Dodge for over three months and
was discharged because of physical disability, Edward T., William C, John J, and
Vincent M, who live at home, and Pvt. James E. Washington of Camp Kearney, Cal.
Also two sisters, Marjorie of Ruthven and Mrs. Ray L. Beselen of Omaha. The Free
Press joins his many friends of these bereaved relatives in extending sincere
sympathy.
Emmetsburg,Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
February 09, 1983
Maude Wilcox
Funeral services for Maude L. Wilcox,94, were held
Monday afternoon at the United Methodist church. The Rev. William Cotton
officiated, and burial was at Evergreen cemetery.
Her grandsons, Terry Wilcox, Kevin Wilcox, Gary Kauffman, Don
Heiter Jr., Roger Green, Kirby Wilcox ,Roger Jensen and Dennis Anderson, served
as casket bearers.
She died Friday, February 4 at the Palo Alto Hospital.
The daughter of James and Sarah Hare Phelps, she was born
Sept.23,1888 in LeRoy ,Ill. Her family then moved to Curlew, where she married
Arthur Wilcox on October 21,1909.
Mrs Wilcox is survived by six children, James Wilcox and
Maxine Heiter, Spencer, Paul Wilcox and Rose Anderson, Ruthven, Leone Kauffman
and Max Wilcox Emmetsburg, 30 grandchildren, 83 great-grandchildren and 22
great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, two sons, Arthur and
Edwin Wilcox and one daughter Dorothy Jensen; four grandchildren; four brothers
and three sisters.
The Martin-Bails Funeral Home was in charge of the service
arrangements.
Gladys R.Wilcox
grwilcox@mchsi.com
Emmetsburg,Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
October 31, 1961
Rites For Wilcox,78,Set For Today.
Funeral services for Arthur Edwin Wilcox,
78 ,long time Palo Alto county resident will be held today ( Tuesday) at 11 a.m.
at Ellsworth -Beiter funeral home for family members and at 2 o'clock in First
Methodist Church. The Rev, Dr.E.F.Martin will officiate and burial will be at
Evergreen cemetery with Ellsworth-Beiter funeral home in charge. Mr Wilcox died
Saturday at Palo Alto Memorial hospital after a prolonged illness.
Born May 8, 1883,at Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, he
was the son of William H. and Emeline Brower Wilcox. He attended the Curlew
schools. He came to this county from Wisconsin 73 years ago and lived in
Emmetsburg the past 20 years..
On October 21,1909 he was united in marriage to Maude
Leah Phelps at Curlew.Mr Wilcox had been employed by Dinges Motor Company in
Emmetsburg until his retirement in 1965.
He is survived by his wife and four sons and four daughters.
They are Mrs Ralph(Leone) Kauffman of Rolfe, Mrs Donald ( Maxine) Heiter of
Spencer, Mrs Reinhold (Rose) Anderson of Ruthven, Mrs Donald (Dorothy) Jensen of
Marion, Edwin of Laurens, James of Spencer, Paul of Ruthven and Max of
Emmetsburg. Other survivors are three sisters, Mrs Emma Blaine and Mrs May Wight
, both of Kenosha,Wis., and Mrs Eva Wight of Racine, Wis.; 28 grandchildren and
20 great-grandchildren.
He was proceeded in death by his parents, an infant son
Arthur Edwin in 1918 and four grandchildren, Shirley Wilcox in 1944, Caroline
Anderson in 1947, Richard Kauffman in 1959 and
Joan Wilcox Perrigo in 1961.
The pallbearers will be Robert Culver, Arthur Weiland, Lloyd
Jensvold, James Frambach, Peter Salisbury and Walter High.
Mr Wilcox had been employed by Dinges Motor company at Emmetsburg
until his retirement a few years ago. He and his wife celebrated their golden
wedding anniversary two years ago. He was a familiar figure in Emmetsburg and
will be missed by many friends.
Gladys R.Wilcox
grwilcox@mchsi.com
Emmetsburg,Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
January 14, 1953
Funeral Rites Held Here For Henry Le Roy Crook
Funeral services for Le Roy Crook, 76, who suffered a
fatal heart attack at 3:15 Wednesday afternoon, January 7, in Emmetsburg, were
held Saturday at the First Methodist church here, the Rev. Paul R.Johnson,
pastor, officiating.
Interment was in Evergreen cemetery with the
Martin Funeral home in charge of arrangements. Pall bearers were Bert
Ryan, James Burns, Adolph Graveland, Alfred Murray, Joe Carroll and William
Eagan.
Henry Leroy Crook, son of Brunson and Mary Etta Van
Dusen Crook, was born July 5,1877 at Chillicothe, Ill.
He was united in marriage at Lacon, Ill., Oct.2,1895 to Margaret Myrtle Traver.
Mr. and Mrs. Crook moved here from Illinois and have been residents for 34
years.
The couple were parents of eight children, Mrs. Harley
Henkins of Henry, Ill, Clarence Crook of Bradford, Ill., Mrs. Lyle Frederick of
Cylinder and Leroy Crook of Emmetsburg. Four of the children are deceased, Lola
Tunis, Hazel, Olive and Emma.
Mr. Crook is also survived by his wife, two brothers,
Ray of Chicago and Bert of Emmetsburg, two sisters, Mary of Peoria, Ill and Anne
of Niles, Mich.,.29 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
Mr Crook retired from farming in March 1941,and since
then has been living southwest of Emmetsburg. Death occurred almost immediately
while backing his car out from the curb at the Broadway and Eleventh street
intersection. Mr. Crook is a well known resident of Emmetsburg and his friends
will regret to learn of his death.
Gladys R.Wilcox
grwilcox@mchsi.com
Emmetsburg,Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
May 17, 1967
Last Rites for Mrs. Roy Crook
Mrs. Roy Crook, 85, a resident of the Emmetsburg area since 1919,
died May 14 at Palo Alto County Hospital following a period of ill health.
Funeral services were May 17 at the First Methodist Church here with the
Rev.Chester L.Guinn officiating. Burial was in Evergreen cemetery.
Pallbearers were William Egan ,Ervin Graham, Wilbur Orton, Elmer Hildebrand ,
Alfred Murray and James Mehan.
Mrs. Crook, the former Margaret Myrtle Traver was born March 10, 1882 at
Lacon,Ill, to Augusta and Melissa Imel Traver. On November 2 ,1896, she
was married to Roy Crook at Lacon.
She is survived by four children, Clarence Crook of Putnam,Ill.; Leroy
Crook of Emmetsburg; Mrs. Mabel Henkins,of Henry,Ill and Mrs. Lyle Frederick of
Cylinder, and one sister Mrs. Gertrude Allen of Illinois. Also surviving
are 28 grandchildren, 76 great grandchildren and 16 great-great grandchildren.
Her husband and four daughters preceded her in death.
In her long lifetime,Mrs. Crook had made many friends and she was devoted
to her family. They mourn her passing as do all who knew her.
Gladys R.Wilcox
grwilcox@mchsi.com
The Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
22 Dec.1915
CURLEW, IA. W.H.Wilcox passed away at his sons home
Friday evening, Dec.17. He was about 90 years of age. The funeral was held at
the Baptist church Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev.Davis having charge of the
service.
Notes: Wm.Henry Wilcox ,born 17 January 1832, Rhode Island. Married Rhoda
M. Reynolds,1854. They were the parents of 11 children ,the eldest Wm. H.Wilcox
Jr.,with whom he was living at the time of his death. Burial in Rush Lake
cemetery, Curlew, IA.
Gladys R.Wilcox
grwilcox@mchsi.com
Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, February 12, 1913
Mrs. Martin Laughlin Dead
She Died Rather Unexpectedly Last Thursday Evening.
Mrs. Martin Laughlin died at her home near Graettinger last
Thursday afternoon about 4:15. She had an attack of pneumonia some time ago but
was feeling quite strong and was considered out of danger. Wednesday evening she
sat up in bed and read the local newspapers. Early Thursday morning she aroused
Mr. Laughlin and told him that her limbs were cold and that she could not warm
them. He sent at noon for Dr. Harrison. Dr. Hennessy of this city was also
called in consultation. The action of her heart was poor and would not respond
to the needs of the system. She soon realized that death was close at hand and
told her mother and others that she knew that she could last but a few hours.
When her children came home from school she called them about her, bidding them
good by, and within an hour passed peacefully to her eternal reward. In a few
hours the home in which she was so much needed was saddened by her unexpected
death. The funeral was held Sunday and was very largely attended, many going
from this locality. Services were conducted at the Catholic church at
Graettinger, Rev. J. Kelly officiating. He preached an impressive sermon on the
gospel of the day, closing with a well deserved tribute to the worth of the
deceased. The burial was in the parochial cemetery. The pall bearers were
Matt Murphy, Alex Cullen, W. E. Jackman, P. C. Jackman, P. J. McCarty, and D. E.
McCarty.
Mary Ellen Nolan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nolan, was born
in Freedom Township June 14, 1877. She grew to womanhood in this locality.
November 22, 1898, she was married to Martin Laughlin. For a year they resided
on a farm in this vicinity, after which they moved onto a farm near Graettinger,
subsequently residing there. She is survived by her husband and four children -
Leland, Marie, Rosalie, and a daughter, one month old. Her parents, several
brothers and one sister are also living.
Mrs. Laughlin was a woman who, through life, enjoyed the friendship
and the esteem of all who knew her. She as bright, happy, cheerful and agreeable
as a small girl and as she grew older she became stronger in the development of
these traits, which do so much to make others happy. There was nothing in her
disposition that had a tendency to arouse the rivalry or antagonism of those
among whom she mingled as a young lady and later as a wife and mother. Her
career was helpful and edifying and her activity and efforts as a Christian lady
were prompted by a heart filled with kindness, good will and charity. She
was devoted to the religious ideals she had learned in church in girlhood and
she sought to foster love for them and loyalty to them in the hearts of those
who looked to her for inspiration and guidance. Her death at a time when her
children so much needed her affection, her attention and her good counsel is
indeed sad, but there is every reason to hope that Providence will, in some way,
compensate them for the maternal solace and the comfort that has been taken from
them. Mrs. Laughlin will be missed, not only by her husband, children, parents
and other close relatives, but also by a wide circle of friends and
acquaintances who had learned to entertain for her the respect and confidence
that are formed, cultivated and strengthened by years of association. The
sympathy of all is extended to the surviving members of the family on the
irreparable loss which they have sustained.
Kathleen Frailey Puls
kathleenpuls@comcast.net
Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, April 12, 1916
Lot Laughlin Died Early Friday Morning
Was Member of Irish Colony, Lived in County About Sixty Years.
Thursday night about 8 o'clock our citizens learned of the death of
Patrick Mulroney, mention of which is made elsewhere in this issue of the
Democrat. In the morning it was announced that Lott Laughlin, his next door
neighbor and intimate personal friend for fifty-five years, had also passed away
during the night. Their deaths occurred about eight hours apart. Wednesday
Mr. Laughlin called to see Mr. Mulroney, who was very ill, and speaking to a
friend after he did not think his old neighbor would live very long. Mr.
Laughlin arose as usual Thursday morning and ate a hearty breakfast. He
was feeling quite strong. During the forenoon he was taken very ill and
towards evening the members of the family became greatly alarmed about his
condition. He passed away at four o'clock in the morning.
The funeral was held Monday forenoon. Services were conducted
at Assumption church, the Very Rev. P. F. Farrelly officiating. The burial
was in St. John's cemetery. There was a large attendance of neighbors and old
friends from distant parts of the county. The pall bears were J. J. Mahan,
Charles Nolan, M. T. Washington, Edward Ryan, Thomas Kirby and J. P. Crowley.
Lot Laughlin was born at Castle Warren, in the county of Kilkenny,
Ireland, January 1, 1839. When he was nine years old his parents came to the
United States. They located at Worcester, Mass. Four years later they came west
and settled at Elgin, Ill., where they lived for four years. In 1856, in company
with James and John Nolan, John Neary, Edward and Myles Mahan, Martin Laughlin,
Thomas Laughlin and Patrick and Michael Jackman, practically all being men of
families, started to Iowa. After crossing the Mississippi river by ferry they
came to Iowa City and thence to Fort Dodge. During the summer they brought a
surveyor to Palo Alto county to locate claims. They settled near the Des Moines
River about one and one-half miles northwest of the present town of Emmetsburg.
There was made the first settlement in our county with the exception of the
Carter family near West Bend. Lott Laughlin's mother prepared the first meal of
victuals in the new colony. During the season all secured land and built
humble homes.
Fort Dodge was the nearest market. The new comers had to buy all of
their supplies and dispose of their products at that place. The Irish families
never had any difficulties with the Indians. At the time of the Spirit Lake
Massacre the Emmetsburg colony was not molested.
In 1862, Mr. Laughlin, in company with Joseph and Kern Mulroney, J.
P. Crowley, P. R. Jackman and Fayette Carter of West Bend, joined the North Iowa
brigade at Estherville - an organization formed by the state for the protection
of the early settlers from the Indians who had massacred many people near New
Ulm, Minn. Capt. Ingham of Algona, father of Harvey Ingham of the Des
Moines Register & Leader, was in charge of the company. The territory from
Chain Lake, some distance from Armstrong, west to Spirit Lake and northwest as
far as Cherokee had to be guarded. There were U. S. soldiers at Spirit Lake, but
the members of the North Iowa brigade had to protect the posts at Estherville,
Chain Lake, Cherokee and other places. The Estherville post was called
Fort Defiance. Mr. Laughlin had an excellent picture of it in his home. The
Emmetsburg soldiers served from August 1862, until January 1865. They were never
obliged to come into contact with the red men.
Mr. Laughlin was married in the old Catholic church northwest of this
city November 27, 1874, to Miss Rose Campion, Rev. J. J. Smith performing the
ceremony. Four sons and three daughters, besides the mother, survive. They are
Martin of Graettinger, William of Emmetsburg, Lott of Taylor, Texas, and P. J. ,
who is employed in the Denver National bank of Denver, Colo. The daughters
are Mrs. Wm. Kane and Misses Nellie and Rose of this city. Miss Nellie is
assistant county superintendent, and Miss Rose is a trained nurse.
There was perhaps no citizen of this section of Iowa who was better
known in pioneer days or who was more highly respected during his residence of
sixty years in the county than was Mr. Laughlin. He was modest and quiet and was
as gentle as a child. He esteemed it a privilege to perform an act of kindness.
Though he had well defined purposes and was ever loyal to them, he avoided
bitter disputes and he was at all times on the best of terms with his neighbors
and associates. For many years he was an employer of laborers. He
invariably had the highest consideration for their rights and interests and many
of them - people of all nationalities and creeds - who are now old, substantial
and prosperous farmers of our county, recall with pride his fairness and his
true sense of justice in his dealings with them. Mr. Laughlin enjoyed,
during his long and active career, the sincere regard of those who had occasion
to honor him during pioneer days. An old neighbor, Peter Peterson, remarked
Monday, while in Emmetsburg, that a more upright, and deserving man, than Mr.
Laughlin never resided in our county. This is the sentiment of hundreds
who knew him. He was hospitable to strangers and he would spare no
reasonable effort to all those who were in need of assistance or sympathy.
His zeal for the welfare of members of his household was that of the
thoughtful, provident, warm hearted parent. His four devoted,
affectionate, upright sons and three loving, widely respected daughters will
long remember, with enduring gratitude, all that he did for them that they might
occupy positions of honor and trust in the busy world. The voice of religion
never appealed to Mr. Laughlin in vain. He listened humbly and attentively
to the wise counsels and he practiced obediently, conscientiously and reverently
its necessary commandments and precepts. His modest professions as a Christian
were backed by substantial and creditable deeds. He gave hearty support to his
church, its various institutions and to other community undertakings that he
deemed meritorious. His record in defense of his state and fellow pioneers,
during the troublesome and trying days of 1862 to 1865, showed that he was
willing to give his life, if need be, for the safety of others. The death of Mr.
Laughlin will be generally and sincerely mourned. Mrs. Laughlin and the
sons and daughters have the profound sympathy of the people of the county and of
other sections in their bereavement.
Note: Lott Laughlin was the son of Martin Laughlin and Mary Morrisey.
Kathleen Frailey Puls
kathleenpuls@comcast.net
Emmetsburg Thursday Reporter
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
April 04 1940
Funeral services at Ruthven for John A. Currans.
John A Currans , son of James H. and Susan Nesbitt-Currans, was born in Highland
township, Palo Alto county, June 18,1879.He was united in marriage in
Emmetsburg,June 18,1906 to Miss Margaret Claer. They lived on their farm in
Highland township for 21 years, after which they moved to Emmetsburg. Three
daughters were born to this union, Helen, Kathleen, and Florence.Helen passed
away in 1922 and Kathleen in 1927. Mrs. Currans passed away March 26, 1928,
following an illness of several days. Since that time, Mr. Currans lived
at Ruthven; making his home with his sister, Ruth Currans. About a
year ago he suffered an attack of the flu from which he did not fully recover.
He spent the past year in a sanitorium in Worthington,Minn., where he passed
away on Wednesday,March 27, following a heart attack.
Funeral services were conducted at the Sacred Heart Catholic church in
Ruthven on Saturday morning, with Father E.L.Mc Evoy officiating. The requiem
mass was sung by the choir. Interment was in Calvary cemetery beside
the graves of his wife and two daughters,with the Lightle Funeral home in
charge.
He is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Willard E. Befert, of Rochester,Minn.,
and a granddaughter Margaret Befert and two grandsons, Richard and David
Befert ; two brothers, William F. and J.H. Currans, both of Ruthven, and two
sisters, Mrs. James Schade of Mallard and Ruth Currans of Ruthven.The
pallbearers were Joe Joynt of Emmetsburg and Monty Clausing, James Grady, Tom
Geelan, P.J.Brown and Fred Schnell of Ruthven.
The deceased was a kind and loving husband and father and was always
solicitious for the welfare of those about him. He was patient in his sufferings
and was never known to utter a word of complaint during his long illness.
In his passing the community has lost one of its best citizens. The high
esteem in which he was held was evident in the large crowd that attended
the funeral rites, and by the many floral offerings,which were truly beautiful.
Relatives and friends from a distance attending the funeral
included: Mr. and Mrs. Willard E. Befert of Rochester,Minn., Mrs. Jane Schade
and sons,James and Raymond, and daughter, Frances, of Mallard; Mr. and
Mrs. James Currans of Graettinger; P. Claer , Leonella and Vincent Claer, Mrs.
Alice Currans and Donald Currans , all of Emmetsburg; Leo Claer of
Estherville, P.J. Claer of Spencer; Mr. and Mrs. James Antoine and Mr. and Mrs.
Fred Antoine of Ayrshire; Mr. and Mrs. T.Terwilliger of Mallard.
Gladys R.Wilcox
grwilcox@mchsi.com
Unknown Newspaper
Illinois
June 19, 1975
Personal_Notes: Emmetsburg native, Margaret Myrtle Clare
was born January 30,1923 in rural Emmetsburg, daughter of Christopher and Lola
Mae (Crook) Clare. She attended Country school, and St Marys Catholic before the
family moved from the area in 1935. She was preceded in death by her
parents, and a sister Helen.
Obituary
Shaver, Mrs.Margaret
Age 52 years. Late of Goose Lake, former Lockport,Ill. resident .
Passed away June 18,1975 at St Joseph Hospital, Joliet,Ill.
Survived by her husband Robert Shaver Sr., two sons, Robert Jr., and Patrick of
Joliet,Ill. , three daughters,Mrs.Ina Beischel ,of Decator,Mich., Mrs. Lois
Tieman of Lockport, Ill. ,Mrs Loyla Galanos of Mokena,Ill., one
brother,six sisters,and 20 grandchildren.
Funeral services are Friday,June 20 from Reeves Funeral Home,Coal
City at 9 a.m. to Assumption Catholic Church at 9:30. With Rev.
George T.Flynn officiating.
Interment Mt.Olivet Cemetery , Wilmington , Illinois. .
Gladys R.Wilcox
grwilcox@mchsi.com
Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
June 1990
Emmetsburg Native Services Held in Illinois.
Chillicothe,IL. -- Emmetsburg native Christopher Clare died
Wednesday , June 20,1990 at his home in Chillicothe, IL. He was 60.
Funeral services for Mr. Clare were held Friday, June 22, at Weber
Funeral Home in Chillicothe,IL.
Father Terry Cassidy officiated. Burial was in Chillicothe City Cemetery.
Christopher Clare was born July 9, 1929, in Emmetsburg, the son of
Christopher and Lola Mae ( Crook ) Clare. Christopher attended grade school in
Emmetsburg. The family moved to Chillicothe, where he graduated from high
school.
On Nov.19,1949, Christopher Clare and Maxine Beaumont were married in
Ogelsby, IL. Mr. Clare worked as a carpenter and was a member of
Carpenters Local 183 in Peoria, IL. He was a member of St. Edmonds Catholic
Church in Chillicothe, IL.
Survivors include three children, Chris Clare and Larry Clare ,both
of Sparland, IL. and Loretta Clare of Chillicothe, IL.and six grandchildren.
Also surviving are are six sisters, Gladys Wilcox of Spencer, Jeanne
Ridgeway of Casper, WY., Kate Westerman of Chillicothe, IL., Elsie Reed of Hot
Springs ,AR., Nancy Seaver of Chillicothe, IL. and Janet Davis of Lacon, IL.
Mr Clare was preceded in death by his parents, his wife,
Maxine in November 1977 and two sisters, Margaret and Helen.
Gladys R.Wilcox
grwilcox@mchsi.com
Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
May 1992
Funeral Services Held For Former Resident.
Hot Springs ,AR. - - Former Emmetsburg resident Elsie May
Reed died Monday, May 11,1992 at St Joseph's Regional Health Center in Hot
Springs, Ark. She was 58.
Funeral services for Mrs.Reed were held at the Hot Springs Funeral Home
Chapel in Hot Springs, Ark. with the Rev. Larry Ferguson officiating. Burial was
at Memorial Gardens Cemetery , Hot Springs, Ark.
Elsie ( Clare ) Reed was born April 20,1934 in Emmetsburg, the daughter
of Christopher and Lola May
(Crook) Clare. When very young she moved with the family to Chillicothe ,Ill.,
where she received her education.
On April 12,1952, Elsie and Jess " Bud" Reed were married at
Peoria, Ill. As a couple they resided in Chillicothe, Ill., until 1980 when they
moved to Hot Springs,Ark.
Mrs. Reed retired from working as a mutual clerk at Oaklawn Park. She was
a member of Piney Grove United Methodist Church and the Women of the
Moose.
Surviving are her husband Jesse of Pearcy, Ark.; and five sisters, Mrs.
James ( Gladys ) Wilcox of Spencer, Mrs. George ( Jeanne ) Ridgeway of
Casper,WY., Kate Westerman and Nancy Seaver of Chillicothe, Ill. and Mrs William
( Janet) Davis of Lacon, Ill.
Mrs Reed was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Margaret and
Helen; and a brother ,Christopher.
Gladys R.Wilcox
grwilcox@mchsi.com
Ruthven Free Press
Ruthven, Palo Alto, Iowa
9 Sep 1925
OBITUARY OF MRS. DAVID E. MARKER
Letha Dell Anderson was born in Warren county, Iowa, November
11, 1884 and died September 1, 1925. Her age was 41 years, 9 months and 21 days.
She was married to David E. Marker October 2, 1901, and to this union three
children were born, one dying in infancy. She was converted at the age of 14 and
was baptized when she was 16. She joined the M.E. church and remained a member
until her death. She was a member of the Ayrshire M.E. church for a number of
years and in 1923 she transferred her membership to Ruthven. She resided in this
community for the past twenty-four years and was well known to all.
She was an exceptionally good woman. She was a fine
homemaker, a good mother, a devoted wife and a kind neighbor.
She leaves her companion of twenty-four years, two sons -
Gilbert and Howard, her father, G.G. Anderson who lives in Lucas county, one
sister, Mrs. Lizzie Michael of Des Moines, two half sisters and two half
brothers, and many friends and neighbors to mourn her departure.
The funeral was conducted at the M.E. church at Ayrshire by
Rev. Bounds and Rev. Lumley of Ruthven. The choir sang four songs, one at the
house and three at the church. The pallbearers were: John Dannewitz, Peter
Spittal, D.A. Rouse, John Rehm, Willard Reed, and D. Umbrell. Interment was made
in Silver Lake cemetery.
Ruthven Free Press
Ruthven, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, April 3, 1935
Michael Fleming Dies at Whittemore Sunday
Michael Fleming, a pioneer resident of this vicinity, died at
the home of his son-in-law, Michael Higgins, northwest of Whittemore, last
Sunday morning. The funeral was held at Whittemore yesterday. He was about 85
years of age.
Mr. Fleming came to Ruthven in 1871 and took up a homestead
about five miles southwest of town. He lived on his farm until about twenty
years ago when he moved to Whittemore. Of recent years he has been staying with
his children.
He is survived by two sons and four daughters.
Cathy Labath
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Ruthven Free Press
Ruthven, Palo Alto, Iowa
April 3, 1935
Mrs. Charles Slagle Dies at Cylinder on March 22
Mrs. Charles Slagle, daughter of the late Patrick and Mary
Ann Joynt, pioneer Palo Alto county residents, was born at Emmetsburg on Oct.
10, 1869, and died at her home at Cylinder on Friday afternoon, March 22, 1935,
at the age of 65 years.
The deceased was united in marriage to Charles Slagle on Feb.
22, 1898. He passed away about four years ago. To this union were born
five children: Elmer, George, Raphael, Frances and Winnifred, all of whom are
living.
The family lived in Ruthven for about seventeen years, Mr.
Slagle being depot agent of the Milwaukee railroad.
Cathy Labath
labaths@netins.net
Ruthven Free Press
Ruthven, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, July 19, 1944
MIKE HOBEN DIES
FUNERAL TUESDAY
Resident of County for 60 Years Passed Away last Saturday
Funeral Tuesday.
Michael Charles Hoben was born in Boone on Aug. 31, 1869, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Hoben. At the age of 15, he went with his parents to the vicinity of Emmetsburg to live, remaining there the rest of his life.
On Feb. 21, 1906, he was united in marriage to Katherine Joynt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Joynt, at the Assumption Parish in Emmetsburg. To this union were born four children.
Mr. Hoben had been in failing health for the past six years, but it did not become critical until three weeks ago.
He leaves to mourn his death his wife, three sons and a daughter. A brother and sister, Steve, of Fort Sheridan, Ill., Earl of Ruthven, Leonard, somewhere in France, and Mrs. Lester Graeber of Lake Park, T.A. Hoben of Emmetsburg and Mrs. Margaret Brasch of New York.
The funeral was held Tuesday morning at 9:30 with a high Mass, at the Catholic church in Ruthven. Burial was in the Calvary cemetery.
Pallbearers were Vern Ball, Alfred Murray, Michael Dailey, Bill Brown, Dennis Carroll and W.P. McNally.
Friends from a distance who attended the funeral were Steve Hoben of Fort Sheridan, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. Lester Graeber of Lake Park, John Vaughn of Detroit, Mich., Mr. and Mrs. Steve Vaughan and family of Mallard and Mrs. Frank Maher and son, of Cummings, Mr. and Mrs. M.W. Joynt of Chicago, Ill, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kannenberg of Spirit Lake, Ed Murphy and daughter, Hazel, and Mr. and Mrs. Leo Clare of Estherville, Mrs. Floyd Fleming and family of Graettinger, Mrs. Herb Von Holdt of Lake Park, and Dave Gavin of Pipestone, Minn.
Cathy Labath
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Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
4 Jan 1996
Leone Mae Kauffman, daughter of Arthur and Maude
Wilcox, was born January 20,1911,near Curlew, Iowa. She attended country school
in the Curlew area.
Leone married Ralph Kauffman June 18,1932 at Canton,
South Dakota. To this union two children were born.
She was a homemaker, living in Rolfe until moving to
Emmetsburg, after the death of her husband in 1971. Leone died Wednesday
,December 27,1995 at the Emmetsburg Care Center, at the age of 84.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband,
a son Richard; a brother Edwin; and a sister Dorothy.
Leone is survived by a son, Donald and his wife
Pat of Emmetsburg, six grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren; three
brothers, James Wilcox, Paul Wilcox and Max Wilcox,; two sisters, Maxine Heiter
and Rose Anderson.: as well as many other relatives and friends.
Services were held at the Martin-Mattice Funeral Home,
Emmetsburg, Saturday December 30,at 1:00 p.m. Rev. David Biddle
officiated. Interment at Clinton-Garfield Cemetery ,Rolfe ,Iowa.
Arrangements by Martin Funeral Home.
Gladys R.Wilcox
grwilcox@mchsi.com
Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
29 July 2003
Obituary -
Paul L. Wilcox, 86 of De
Witt, passed away on July 25, 2003. Services will be held at the United
Methodist Church, in Ruthven, Wednesday ,July 30. Rev. Jim Gochenouer will
officiate at the 10:30 service. Burial will take place in Crown Hill Cemetery in
Ruthven.
Casket bearers will be;
Todd Miller, Lori Hazelette, Lisa Steigleder, Adam Wilcox, Scott Miller, Marie
Bowman, Tracy Finnegan, Aaron Wilcox and Samantha Wilcox.
Honorary casket bearers
will be Rose Anderson and Max Wilcox.
Paul Lester Wilcox, son
of Arthur and Maude Phelps Wilcox ,was born November 9,1916 in Curlew, Ia.
Paul farmed in the Ruthven area from the early 40s until 1973. He then worked
for Superior Manufacturing until he retired.
He was preceded in death by his
wife ,Marie, who passed away in August 1971; his parents; five brothers and
sisters and a son-in-law.
He is survived by four
children; Pauline Miller of Ayrshire; Darlene Finnegan and her husband, Roger of
Eldridge, Ia.; Kevin Wilcox and his wife Ana of Loveland, Colo., Robert Wilcox
and his wife Linda of Eldridge; one sister Rose Anderson of Atlantic, one
brother Max of Emmetsburg; nine grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; two
step grandchildren, many other relatives and friends.
Gladys R.Wilcox
grwilcox@mchsi.com
Ruthven Free Press
Ruthven, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, January 17, 1940
MRS. D.G. GREENE DIES SUDDENLY
Passes Away Suddenly on Wednesday Night at Her Home
Southeast of Town.
Mrs. D.J. Green passed away very suddenly at her home last
Wednesday night from an acute heart attack following an illness of only about a
half hour. She had apparently been enjoying good health up to the time of her
death.
Funeral services were held at the Sacred Heart church in
Ruthven last Saturday forenoon at 9:30 with Rev. E.L. McEvoy officiating. Father
McEvoy delivered a very impressive and consoling sermon using as his text a
selection from the Bible which states: "Without faith it is impossible to
please God." Mrs. Marian Moses of Emmetsburg sang "Santissimo,"
as an offering and Adrian Brennan, also of Emmetsburg, sang in the choir. Mary
Jean Brennan was organist.
The pallbearers were: Herbert E. Doyle and P.T. O'Brien of
Emmetsburg, J.W. Jones and T.A. Hoben of Ayrshire and Henry Joynt and A.A.
Miller of Ruthven.
Florence Fallon, daughter of Michael and Ellen Fallon, was
born in New York state on August 10, 1891, and passed away January 10, 1940. Her
parents passed away when she was 4 years of age, and when she was 7 years of age
she came to Iowa and made her home with Mr. and Mrs. P.V. Nolan of Emmetsburg,
who gave her advantages and comforts that had much bearing on the happiness of
her life.
Graduating from the Emmetsburg high school she took a
business course at a college in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Later she took a nurses'
course at St. Joseph's hospital in Sioux City, Iowa, graduating in 1915.
...[rest of obit missing]
Ruthven Free Press
Ruthven, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, January 17, 1940
HOLLIS V. MYERS FUNERAL MONDAY
Local Resident Dies at Iowa City Saturday
Following Illness of Several Years
Funeral services for Hollis Myers were held at the
Methodist church in Ruthven last Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock with the pastor,
Rev. Belden Weikel, officiating. Rev. Weikel chose as the subject of his funeral
sermon, "The Divine Shepherd," and the text was taken from Psalms
23:1, "The Lord is my shepherd." Leslie Sandvig and Osmund Newgard
sang "Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross," and Leslie Sandvig sang
"Face to Face," and Osmund Newgard sang "Asleep in Jesus,"
with Mrs. Homer Drennen at the piano.
The pallbearers were: Homer Lee, Delbert Jondahl, Cyril Berg,
Eugene Linden, Everett Roland and Raymond Whitman.
The following obituary was read at the funeral service at the
church:
Hollis Vern Myers, youngest son of Clyde and Rose Myers, was
born in Ruthven, Iowa, August 4, 1906, and passed away at Iowa City, Iowa,
January 13, 1940, at the age of 34 years, 5 months and 9 days.
Hollis spent his childhood years and grew to manhood in
Ruthven. He graduated from the Ruthven high school and was baptized in the
Ruthven Methodist church. He was a member of the De Molay at Emmetsburg, and for
a time belonged to the Odd Fellow lodge.
After his graduation, he worked in several different business
places in Ruthven, and later in Freeport and Prophetstown, Illinois. While at
the latter place his health became impaired and complications arose, believed to
have resulted from an injury suffered during high school days. For over seven
years the battle to regain...[rest of obit missing]
Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
10 Oct 1996
Funeral Services for Maxine Heiter were held
Wednesday in Spencer.
SPENCER -- Maxine L. Heiter of Spencer died Sunday,Oct.
6,1996 at Longhouse Residence in Spencer. She was 73.
Funeral services for Mrs. Heiter were held Wednesday
,Oct.9,at Grace United Methodist Church in Spencer. Pastor Tim Walker officiated
Burial was in Riverside cemetery, Spencer . Warner Funeral Home in
Spencer was in charge of arrangements.
Honorary bearers were Jeffrey Heiter, Reinhold Anderson and Don
Jensen.
Casket bearers were Jason Treirweiler, Greg Greene, Mark Burnam, Doug
Greene, Michael Heiter and Mark Johnson.
Maxine Leah ( Wilcox) Heiter was born May 31,1923,in Palo Alto County,
Iowa.The daughter of Arthur and Maude (Phelps) Wilcox. She received her
education in country schools and later at Enmmetsburg High School.
On Feb.27,1943, Maxine and Donald M. Heiter were married, in
Emmetsburg. The couple moved to Spencer in 1946 and in 1962 they moved to a farm
near Spencer. For several years Mrs. Heiter assisted her husband in the
operation of Heiter Trucking.
Mrs Heiter was an active member of Grace United Methodist Church
and she was a past member of the choir. She served as a volunteer at
Spencer Hospital and was a member of the Hospital Auxiliary, working in the gift
shop. She worked in the Babes program in the Spencer Public Schools. In 1990
Maxine was selected by the Iowa Department of Health to receive a
Governors Volunteer award for outstanding volunteer service.
Survivors include two sons, Donald Jr.and Linda Heiter of Spencer,
and Ronald Heiter of Spencer; two daughters, Mrs Jack ( Barbara) Greene of
Sergeant Bluff and Mrs Michael ( Linda ) Treirweiler of Royal; 16 grandchildren;
and eight great grandchildren.
Also surviving are three brothers, Paul Wilcox of Ruthven, James Wilcox
of Spencer and Max Wilcox of Emmetsburg.; and a sister Mrs. Reinhold ( Rose )
Anderson of Ruthven.
Mrs. Heiter was preceded in death by her husband, Donald, on Sept 21,1985;
her parents; two sisters, Leone Kauffman and Dorothy Jensen; and a brother
Edwin.
Gladys R.Wilcox
grwilcox@mchsi.com
Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
5 Dec 2000
Gary Dean Miller
A funeral service for Gary Dean Miller,58,of Ayrshire was
held Monday, December 4, 2000,10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in
Ayrshire. The Rev. Ray Stauffer officiated.
Mr. Miller died at his home in Ayrshire on Thursday,November 30,
2000. The Martin-Mattice Funeral Home in Ruthven was in charge of
arrangements.
Pallbearers were Al Grange, Tim Cacek, Al Helmke, Gary Heiman, Jim
Schmidt, and Garry Olson. Honorary pallbearers were Charlie Rezabek, Arvin
Sidles, Deryll Brodersen, Deryll Swanson, Burness Williams, Rich Berger and
Homer Jorgenson. Burial was at Crown Hill Cemetery in Ruthven.
Gary Dean Miller , the son of Verne and Maurine ( Brallier ) Miller
, was born September 2,1942 in Spencer. He received his education at the Ruthven
Consolidated School, graduating in 1960. On July 23,1961,he married Pauline Rae
Wilcox in Ruthven. He was inducted in the U.S. Navy in 1960 and served three
years active duty, and three years in the Naval Reserves, being discharged in
1966. He was employed with Palo Alto County and served on the Ayrshire City
Council. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Ayrshire.
Mr. Miller was preceded in death by his father, his grandparents; his
step-father; and two nephews. Survivors include his wife, Pauline; four children
Scott Miller and his wife, La Donna of Kasson, Minn., Todd Miller and his wife,
Reene, of Milford. Lori Hazelett and her husband, Hugh of Ayrshire and Marie
Bowman and her husband, Kurt of Sioux City; his mother Maurine Willard of
Everly; six grandchildren ; one brother, Larry Miller and his wife Norma, of
Everly; and two sisters: Roxie Miller and Rochelle Radley of Tempe, Ariz.
Gladys R.Wilcox
grwilcox@mchsi.com
Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
17 Aug 1971
Marie Wilcox Rites Friday
Ruthven- Funeral for Mrs. Paul (Marie ) Wilcox, 52, of Casa Grande, Ariz.,
and formerly of Ruthven, have been tentatively set for 2 p.m. Friday at United
Methodist Church of Ruthven.
The Rev. Harlan Babcock will officiate Burial will be at Crown Hill
Cemetery, in Ruthven.
The body will be returned to Lightle-Hayes Funeral Home in Ruthven late
Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. Wilcox died at Good Samaritan Hospital early Sunday.
She was born April 2, 1919 and was married to Paul Wilcox, March 10, 1938
at Rockwell City.
They farmed in the Palo Alto County area a number of years and have
operated a trailer court since moving to Casa Grande.
Surviving are her widower, Paul, of Casa Grande, two daughters, Mrs Gary
( Pauline ) Miller of Ruthven and Mrs.Roger ( Darlene) Finnegan of Iowa City ;
two sons, Kevin and Bobby ,both at home and five grandchildren.
Also surviving are her mother, Mrs. Hazel Miller of Manson; a brother,
Joseph Miller of South Gate, Calif.; and a sister, Mrs. Alvin Haroldson of Fort
Dodge.
Lightle-Hayes Funeral Home of Ruthven is in charge of arrangements.
Gladys R.Wilcox
grwilcox@mchsi.com
Marion Sentinel
Marion, Linn, Iowa
Thursday, 12 May 1981
Dorothy J. Jensen
Dorothy J. Jensen, 53, of 640 Grand Ave., Marion, a 20
year resident of Marion, formerly of West Bend, Ia., died yesterday (May 11) at
a local hospital following a short illness.
Dorothy Jean Jensen ,daughter of Arthur and Maude
(Phelps) Wilcox was born Sept. 16, 1927 in Curlew, Ia. She was married to Donald
L. Jensen on Feb. 16, 1948 in Emmetsburg.
Surviving in addition to her husband are six sons,
Roger Jensen of Cedar Rapids, Melvin Jensen of Marion, Rodney Jensen of Dallas,
Tex., Steven Jensen of Marion, Terry Jensen of Fayetteville, N.C. and Tony
Jensen of Cedar Rapids; her mother, Maude Wilcox of Rolfe; three sisters, Maxine
Heiter of Spencer, Leone Kauffman of Emmetsburg, Rose Anderson of Ruthven; three
brothers, Max Wilcox of Emmetsburg, Paul Wilcox of Ruthven, and James Wilcox of
Spencer and eight grandchildren.
Memorial services were held Friday at 1 p.m. in the
First United Presbyterian church in Marion with the Rev. Jay Miller officiating.
Burial was in Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may, if they wish,
donate to the First United Presbyterian Church in Marion. Arrangements
made by Cedar Memorial Funeral Home.
Gladys R.Wilcox
grwilcox@mchsi.com
Mallard Leader
Mallard, Palo Alto, Iowa
Thursday, March 7, 1946
FRANK J. PROCHASKA
Burial Rites Held At Irving, Iowa
The earthly pilgrimage of Frank J. Prochaska came to a close as he
quietly breathed his last Sunday evening at the home of his son Leo. His health
had not been the best for some time and when he fell victim to a cold his
weakened condition could not cope with the effects of the disease.
Mr. Prochaska was born January 24,1866 in Wisconsin. He was married
to Miss Mary Shanda at Elberon, Tama Co., Iowa on October 6, 1891. Several years
later the family came to this community where he farmed until 1918, when he
moved to town where he found employment. His wife passed away in 1912. For a
number of years he had made his home with his son Leo and family. He was 80
years old last January.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Agnes Baldwin of Waterloo and
Mrs. Edith Stratton of Algona; five sons, Charles and Leo of Mallard, Ben of
Lewiston, Ill., Fred of Barrington, Ill., and Elmer of Fort Dodge, Two sisters,
Mrs. Agnes Houlihan of Waterloo and Anna Prochaska of Monroe, Washington; five
brothers, James of Ayrshire, Lewis of Algona, Joe of Clare, Rob of Waterloo and
Ed, of Irving; also fifteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Leo Prochaska home Wednesday
morning with Rev. Russell Hart in charge, after which the remains were taken to
Irving, Iowa, where the body was laid to rest by the side of his wife.
Kathleen Frailey Puls
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Ruthven Free Press
Ruthven, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, Nov. 28, 1922
OBITUARY OF MISS MARY HELEN CURRANS
Funeral Services Were Held Here on Thursday Morning, November 2
Last Tuesday this community was saddened by
the death of Miss Mary Helen Currans, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John
Currans, who live southeast of this city. Death was due to pneumonia and the
girl was only sick four days.
Mary Helen Currans was born in Highland Township, August 17,
1905, and died at the home of her parents on Tuesday, October 31, 1922.
She finished the grade school and entered St. Mary's Academy
at Emmetsburg this fall, where she was very greatly loved and admired by
teachers and students alike. She was a bright and happy girl, and was ever
attentive at whatever task she was given. She will be greatly missed.
Miss Currans is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John
Currans, and two sisters, Kathleen and Florence.
The funeral services were held on Thursday morning at 10
o'clock at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of this city, with Rev. Clark in
charge. Interment was made in the Catholic Cemetery.
Those attending the funeral from a distance were Mr.
and Mrs. Murphy, Mrs. Eaton, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Clare from Graettinger, Miss Ruth
Currans from Marshaltown, Mr. and Mrs. P.J. Clare, Mrs. Martha Clare of Spencer,
Mr. and Mrs. C. Clare, Mrs. Alice Currans, Mrs. Callahan, Miss Mary Clare, E.T.
Clare, Miss Alice Donahue, Mr and Mrs. Thos. Burns of Emmetsburg.
We join with the many friends of the bereaved family in
extending sincere sympathy in their hour of sorrow.
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