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Obituaries of Cass County Residents

NOTE: These obits are in no particular order. You must use the index to find a particular individual.

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Obituary of Carl Krueger,


Plattsmouth Journal, Feb. 21, 1994

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Obituary of Martin A. Streich,


Plattsmouth Journal, July 25, 1994

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Obituary of Ransom M. Dennis,


Plattsmouth Journal, Monday April 26, 1954 Page 5

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Obituary of Lee Grauf,


Plattsmouth Journal, Feb. 21, 1994

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Obituary of Fred A. Schafer,


Name of Newspaper not named but a penciled note says "Crofton, Knox county, Nebraska. Thursday, April 5, 1951"



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Obituary of Louise (Wallinger) Meisinger,


Plattsmouth Journal, November 16, 1936



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Obituary of Wallace M. Philpot,


Nebraska Enterprise, November 9, 1951



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Obituary of Frances Skoumal,


McCook Daily Gazette, McCook, Nebraska January 19, 1965 and Plattsmouth Journal, January 21, 1965



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Obituary of James Skoumal, Jr.,


Plattsmouth Evening Journal, December 28 and 29, 1908



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Obituary of James Skoumal, Sr.,


Plattsmouth Journal, November 4, 1909 (two articles in the same paper)



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Obituary of Katerina Prepejchalova,


Denni Hlasatel, Czech LanguageNewspaper, Chicago, Cook, IL, 11 June 1905



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Obituary of Lexford Sorey,


Plattsmouth Journal, Plattsmouth, Nebraska, January 24, 1972



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Article regarding the death of George Onken,


Newspaper unknown. This is from Dr. Gilmore's clippings scrapbook and handwritten at the top of the article is Nov. 10, 1952.

Eagle Man Found Dead at His Home

      George Onken, about 60 of Eagle, was found dead at his home early this morning, Monday, Sheriff Tom Solomon reports. He is believed to have been dead several days.
      The body was found at the Onken home one mile east and one mile north of Eagle. Investigation into the death was to be carried out this afternoon.

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Obituary of Val C. Mayfield,


Newspaper unknown, November 1952



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Obituary of George D. Aimick,


Newspaper unknown, probably the Union Ledger
1903 is the date on the grave


Death of Geo. D. Aimick

      The news reached this village Tuesday of the death of George D. Aimick, which occurred at eight oÍclock that morning, and many in this part of the county who had known him for years will regret to 1earn of his death. He had been suffering from sciatic rheumatism which caused his death.
      Mr. Aimick was one of the early settlers of eastern Nebraska 1ocating in this county in 1856. Following the example of the other pioneers Mr. Aimick pre-empted 160 acres located in the western part of Rock Bluffs precinct and by persistent effort and hard work he developed it into a fine farm and enabled him to add to his realestate until he became the owner of several hundred acres of Cass county land. The writer knew Mr. Aimick many years ago when Rock Bluffs was his trading point and we remember that he was always highly esteemed as an honest and honorable man by all who formed his acquaintance.

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Another Pioneer Gone.

Again we find it our unpleasant duty to record the death of one of our old and esteemed citizens_ Mr. Benjamin Albin, who died at his late home northeast of Union last Saturday night October 20, [1894?]. Deceased had been ailing several weeks but until recently he was not supposed to be dangerously ill. Being well along in years his constitution had become worn and unable to withstand the continued strain upon it and finally yielded to the attack of dropsy which was brought upon him by heart failure. The funeral was held at the U. B. church Monday conducted by Rev. Jacob Surface, after which the remains were followed to their last resting place in the Union cemetery by a large concourse of friends and relatives.Mr. Albin was a man well known in this county, having located here in 1856 on the farm where he spent the remaining years of his Life. He was always known as a man of integrity and honesty, and served the county as one of the commissioners some years ago. In his death the county loses one of its most highly respected citizens, and one whom all knew as a kind and benevolent man. Only two weeks before his death he was called upon to mourn the death of his son David and at that time was unable to leave his bed to attend the funeral.

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Obituary of Maria Annie (Smith) Austin,


Union Ledger, March 1904
OBITUARY.
MRS. ANNIE AUSTIN.

Born October 15, 1870,. in Liberty precinct, Cass county, Neb. Died 7:45 p. m. Saturday, March 5, 1904, at the home in Union, Neb.
The anouncement of the death of Mrs. Austin, wife of Almond H. Austin, caused a feeling of sorrow as well as surprise, for her serious condition was known to but few of the citizens. She had apparently been in usual health, although she had never fully recovered from a serious illness of eight years ago. On Friday, Feb. 29, she was happy and cheerful until evening, when a sudden illness attacked her, and it was soon observed that it was of a very alarming nature. She continued growing worse in spite of the best that medical skill and tender care could do, and Saturday evening only a moment before death, as she was passing away she held her husbandÍs hand and said faintly, "IÍm going home." The funeral service was held at the residence Monday at 10 oÍclock a. m., Rev. J. W. Waldsmith of Nebraska City officiating, and many friends were present to look for the last time upon the face of one they had known and loved for many years. The remains were then conveyed to the Eaton cemetery a few miles east of Union, and there the Royal Highlanders, of which the deceased was a wort hy member, conducted their beautiful ritualistic burial service, then the remains were laid in the vault„the last that mortal hand could do. A beautiful floral offering from Mrs. L. H. Bardwell, Mrs. 0. E. Austin and L. S. Austin, of Wymore, and emblematic flowers from the Royal Highlanders, were tokens of high esteem. The pmall bearers were G. W. Saxon, G. W. Clark, Roscoe Beckner, Frank Albin, J. C. Dye jr, and G. P. Barton.
Deceased, whose maiden name Maria Annie Smith, was a daughter of John and Amanda Smith, (both deceased) pioneer settlers of this vicinity, where Annie was born and grew to womanhood. She was married to Almond H. Austin on Jan. 16, 1890, and they resided in this vicinity ever since, the past four years in town. As a girl she was a general favorite among her young companions; as a wife she was one of the kindest and most devoted; and as a mother she always had in mind the welfare and happiness of her children. She was a most esteemable woman, and possessed all the good qualities to make friends of all acquaintances. Besides her husband she leaves four ch ildren, names and ages as follows: Jay, 13; Leonard, 12; Fannie, 11; Dee, 9.

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Obituary of John Urish,


Newspaper not identified, About 1950


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Obituary of John Klaurans,


Newspaper not identified (Union Ledger?), About 1882

Another Good Citizen Gone John Klaurans Dies At Hospital in Omaha Saturday After Short Illness

          Our entire community was shocked Saturday evening when it was announced that Mr. John Klaurans passed away at 6:30 p.m. at a hospital in Omaha; death being due to kidney trouble. Mr. Klaurans had been suffering for some time but was not considered in a serious condition until about three weeks ago when he was removed to the hospital where an operation was deemed necessary.
          In the passing of Mr. Klaurens, Union loses one of her pioneer citizens who is worthy of all words expressible. He was known to be an upright citizen, a good father and a true loving husband. He was an ardent admirer of the United Brethren Church and had been a member of that organization since early boy hood, and had always been an active unit within its circle.
          The funeral services were held Monday afternoon by Rev. W.A. Taylor, at Mt. Hope church at 2 p.m., and were attended by a large concourse of sorrowing friends and neighbors. Interment was made in the Union cemetary.
1805 -1882
[NOTE: from the researcher. "The first John Klaurens is as far back as I can go in this country. I will list them all so you can see the order. There were three John's. The first had five children: 1) Susana Klaurens - 1830 - 1899 married Jacob Ansay, 2) John Klaurens - 1832 - 1916 ((his children changed the spelling to Clarence)), 3) William Klaurens - 1837 - 1925 married Ruth Etta Ervin (1853 -1917) ((there boys changed spelling to Clarence)), 4) Henry Klaurens (not a twin of William) - 1837 - 1895 married Josephine Pierre, and 5) Peter Klaurens - 1841 - 1895 married Susanna Thierry. The second John was son of the first. The third John was nephew to the second John and son of Henry."]

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Obituary of John Klaurans [jr],


Newspaper not identified, About 1916
OBITUARY for John Klaurens [jr.] 1832-1916

          John Klaurens was born in Luxembourg, Germany in 1831 and died on September 16, 1916 at the Presbyterian Hospital in Omaha, aged 84 years.
          At the age of 20, he came to the United States settling in Chicago, when it was only a village. He remained there only a short time after which he made his way west to Nebraska and settled in this community 63 years ago and has since resided here.
          In 1861, he was married to Miss Nancy Rakes, who resides north-east of here and to this union was born 11 children; 8 sons and 3 daughters as follows: Peter, William, Grant, Henry, Bert, John, Alonzo, Melissa and Mrs. Mary Fletcher. The death Angel called Charles and Ida May some years ago.
          He united with the United Brethren church at Mount Hope many years ago and has lived a Christian life, always found following the meek and lowly Nazarene.

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Obituary of John Clarence 1862-1948,


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Obituary of Grace Kapple Applegate De Les Dernier,


Plattsmouth Journal, Feb. 17, 1977


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