Robins Family Obituaries
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(transcribed by Pat O'Dell: genpat@netins.net)
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Susie Robbins
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Susie Robbins was born June 11, 1862 in Ogle co., Illinois and died March 25, 1918, at her home three miles east of Hopkins [Mo], after a lingering and painful illness. She was married to William Wood, March 1, 1885 and leaves her husband, one son, Clarence O.; an adopted daughter, Mrs Adams, and three brothers Joseph, William, and Samuel. Sister Wood became a member of the Brethren Church at the age of fifteen and lived a consistent Christian life. She was a loving mother, a devoted wife, a tender sister, a gracious friend and a true helper in every good work.Funeral services were held at the Brethren chapel near Sheridan, Tuesday. Interment in the cemetery near by. Rev. B.E. Youtz, of Hopkins preached the sermon, using Rev. 21: 25 "There shall be no night there." [Burial in New Hope cemetery east of Hopkins, Mo.] |
Joseph Elsworth Robins
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Joseph Elsworth, son of George and Elizabeth Burger Robins, was born in Pineogle county, Ill., May 31, 1866. He was one of a family of six children. His brothers and sisters with the parents preceded him in death. When a young man, his parents came to Harrison county [Mo], locating southwest of Eagleville. His father was a pioneer schoolteacher. On Feb 3, 1889, he was united in marriage with Mary H. Trammel and to this union were born five children, Pearl (Mrs Chris Eisenbarger) who passed away in 1927, Clement, a son, died in 1951. Those surviving are Loyd and Bessie (Mrs Carl LaFollette) both of Eagleville and Lillie (Mrs Charles Cook), Ridgeway. His beloved companion of 69 years was called home Nov 24, 1958. Since then he has been given every care possible by the daughter, Bessie, who made it possible for him to retain the old home where loved ones gathered often to gladden his declining years. The writer enjoyed the friendship of Joe and Hattie Robins all down through the many years, regarding them as true friends. What a storehouse of happy memories we will ever cherish of our association with them. He followed the vocation of farming until 1916 when his health failed and they moved to Eagleville, where later they engaged in the produce business. He was a member of the Eagleville Methodist church many years and was ever loyal to its teachings. With the three children remains two daughters-in-law, Mrs Mable Robins, Boise, Idaho, and Mrs Januita Robins, 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, many friends and relatives. Burial was in the Hobbs cemetery beside his companion. Services at the Methodist church of Eagleville. [this was condensed, more in original] |
Clement O. Robins
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Clement Orville Robins, 52, of 1208 Colorado Street, died at his home Wednesday morning following a lengthy illness. He was born in Atlantic City, Iowa, Jan 22, 1899. He received his schooling at Eagleville, Mo., and was married to Mable G. Weddle at Princeton, Mo., June 9, 1920. He came to Boise in 1937. He was an electrician and mechanic but had retired because of poor health. He was a member of the Methodist church. Survivors include his wife, Mabel G. Robins, a daughter, Mrs John Cotner and a grandson, Rodney Robins Gotner, all of Boise; a brother Lloyd of Eagleville; two sisters, Mrs Gorrel LaFollette of Eagleville and Mrs Lillie Cook of Ridgeway, Mo, and his parents, Mr and Mrs Joseph E. Robins of Eagleville. Services for Mr Robins are to be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the McBratney-Alden chapel with the Rev. H.E. Richards officiating. Interment will be at Cloverdale.
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