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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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       In testimony of the excellent character, and the many good qualities of the late James Allison Walker, late of Murray, hundreds of his friends gathered at his late home to say their last quota of honor to his memory. From most of the eastern portion of the county were friends to testify by their presence, their respect for this worthy citizen. Weeping Water, Nehawka, Union and Plattsmouth citizens were gathered to honor this man. The Masonic order of which he was a member, having been a working Mason for many years, had charge of the ceremonies. The house and yard even of the beautiful home, where he has lived so long were not adequate to hold the throng. After the ceremonies at the house, with automobiles the concourse, repaired to the Horning cemetery, where the mortal remains were laid away by the Masons according to their ritual.

       The obituary of J.A. Walker will appear in a later issue of this paper.

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Plattsmouth Journal, October 24, 1918

Death of Ralph J. Parsell.

       Ralph J. Parsell, son of J.E. and M.A. Parsell was born near Alvo, Nebr., April 14, 1894. Here he spent his entire life until summoned to the service of his country July 22, 1918. Ralph was stationed at Camp Dodge, Iowa, first as a member of Co. 37, later being transferred to the medical detachment of the Base Hospital, where he was taking first aid work. He became ill with pneumonia Oct. 7, 1918, passing away at 10:45 Sunday evening, Oct. 13, at the age of 24 years, 5 months, 29 days. He leaves to mourn the loss of a dear son and brother, his father and mother, two brothers and one sister, the elder sister having gone on before ready to meet this loved one who so willingly gave his all for his country.

       The funeral services were held on the lawn of the home of his parents at Alvo, Nebr., on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 20th, 1918, conducted by Rev. C.E. Connell, pastor of the M.E. church. And the remains were laid to rest in the Alvo cemetery. Many very beautiful floral offerings covered the casket which was draped with the stars and stripes.

       By the death of Ralph J. Parsell, Alvo places its first gold star upon its service flag.



Card of Thanks

       We desire to thank all friends and relatives for the loving sympathy extended to us during the death and zurial [sic] of our beloved son and brother Ralph Parsell and for the many beautiful floral offerings.

THE FAMILY OF RALPH J. PARSELL

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Obituary of Sherman K. (Pat) Jenkins,


probably the Plattsmouth Journal, Friday, April 30, 1954



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Obituary of Hattie May (Hathaway) Eaton,


Plattsmouth Journal, January 28, 1948



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Obituary of Albert Eaton,


probably the Union Ledger, November, 1900

      Born October 20, 1867, in Cass county, Neb. Died at 6:30 a. m. on Tuesday, October 30, 1900, at his home southeast of Union.
      Deceased was a son of John Eaton sr., and his whole life was spent in this vicinity. His health had been as good as usual until Thursday of last week, when he complained of not feeling well. He continued growing worse and when a physician was called it was too late for medical skill to successfully combat the complicated ailments. He suffered from what had appearance of being a mild form of the so-called smallpox that was in this and other places two years ago, but the physician attributes his death to other ailments as well.
      Albert was a kind-hearted man who made friends of all by the way he attended to his own affairs and sought the friendship of those who formed his acquaintance, and there are none who can say aught against his past life. He leaves a widow, who is a daughter of Joseph Beaudett. On account of the fear of contagion the remains were interred Tuesday night in order to avoid all possibility of further exposure.

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Obituary of Charlotte E. Cromwell,


Plattsmouth Journal, July 26, 1957



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Obituary of Mrs. John T. Mead,


Plattsmouth Journal, July 26, 1957



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Obituary of Emma W. Barton,


probably the Union Ledger, March, 1912

OBITUARY.

MRS. EMMA W. BARTON.


      Born Nov. 25, 1841, in Meigs county, Ohio. Died on Sunday, March 10, 1912, at her home in Union, aged 80 years 3 mo. 15 da.
      Deceased's health had been failing the past few years, and for several months prior to her death she was quite feeble. The funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. W. A. Taylor and Rev. T. J. Overstreet, and the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery west of this village. The pall bearers were J. D. Bramblet, J. C. Hansell, W. B. Banning, W. W. Wolfe, A. C. Tulene and W. L. Stine.
      The early life of the deceased was spent in Ohio, and January 18, 1865, she was married to James L. Barton. They came to Nebraska in 1870, settling on a homestead four miles east of Lincoln. The husband's death occurred October 1, 1887, at Beatrice. Their surviving children are Geo. P. of Union, John F. of Venice, Cal., Charles E. and Edna E. of Chicago, and Effie I. of Davenport, Iowa. Mrs. Barton became connected with Methodist church in her early life, and was an ardent worker in the cause as long as her health would permit, and was also a member of Ladies Grand Army, of Chicago. During the several years she made her home in this village she was highly esteemed by many friends who regret that she was called away.
A Card of Thanks.

      To the kind friends who aided us in laying to rest our dear mother we tender our most sincere thanks.
G. P. Barton and Wife,
Edna E. James.
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Obituary of Mrs. J. E. Banning,


Plattsmouth Journal, about 1907

DEATH OF MRS J. E. BANNING

Passes Away at 2 O'clock This Morning
at Home in Nehawka


      The sad intelligence of the death of Mrs. Parthena Banning, widow of James E. Banning, which occurred very suddenly at 2 o'clock Tues. morning at her home in Nehawka, was received at this office. The end came after three weeks illness with organic heart trouble, superinduced by rheumatism. It is with much regret that the many friends throughout the county learn of her demise.
      The deceased is one of the best known early settlers of Cass county and a highly esteemed women [sic] in Nehawka precinct, where she has resided so many years. Her husband, James E. Banning, who was engaged in the milling business in Nehawka for about thirty years, passed away twelve years ago last January. The children who survive the mother are, Stella Banning and Jas. E. Banning, who are still at home, and the step children, C. W. Banning of Pleasanton, Neb., Mrs. Frank P. Sheldon and Mrs. Henry Sturm of Nehawka.

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Obituary of Eleazer Bales,


Union Ledger, April, 1901

OBITUARY.

ELEAZER BALES.


      Eleazer Bales, a resident of this vicinity for a number of years, died Wednesday morning, April 3, [1901] at Lincoln where he had been making his home the past few years. The remains were shipped here last Friday, arriving on the noon train, and Saturday they were interred in the Wyoming cemetery where his wife had been laid to rest about ten years ago. Deceased had reached the age of seventy-eight years at the time of his death.
      Mr. Bales was well known in this part of the county, he having resided at Factoryville a number of years before Union became a town. Since the death of his wife, which occurred about ten years ago, he has lived among his relatives most of the time. He was always a kind and sociable old gentleman for whom everybody had the greatest respect, and his death was a matter of regret among his many friends in this village.
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Obituary of Sarah A. Johnson,


Union Ledger April 12, 1901

MRS. SARAH A. JOHNSON.


      The sad news of the death of Mrs. Johnson caused sorrow in many homes in this village and the surrounding country. She died Tuesday morning April 9, [1901] at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bion Merchant, near Elgin, Neb. Her health had not been good the past two years, and she suffered constantly during the winter. About three weeks ago she became much worse from stomach troubles and continued failing until death came to her relief. She leaves four daughters and three sons, as follows: Mrs. M. H. Shoemaker of Union, Mrs. John Gerking of Fairplay, Mo., Mrs. G. W. Smith of Nebraska City, Mrs. Bion Merchant of Elgin, and John, Chester, and George, of Elgin.
      The relatives arrived here with the remains on the 12:05 train last night, and they were then taken to the home of her daughter, Mrs. M. H. Shoemaker. The funeral will take place tomorrow (Saturday) leaving the Shoemaker residence at 1 o'clock p. m., services to be held in the Wyoming church at 2 o'clock, after which interment will be made in the Wyoming cemetery.
      Mrs Johnson was born in Canada in January 1834 and remained there until 1864, when she, with her husband and children, moved to Fremont county, Iowa. They came to Nebraska in 1865 and located in Nemaha county, and later they located at what was then the town of Wyoming, a few miles southeast of this village, where Mr. Johnson died a number of years ago. Mrs. Johnson afterward resided in this vicinity and at Nebraska City until about two years ago, when she moved to Antelope county where three sons and a daughter reside. She has been an active and conscientious worker in the M. E. church for many years, and was a lady of much ability in that respect, and many friends here feel the loss of a kind associate and noble woman.
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Obituary of Nancy A. Baker,


Union Ledger December, 1909

OBITUARY

MRS. NANCY A. BAKER.


      Born June 28, 1852, in Fremont county, Iowa. Died at 9:30 a. m. on Friday, Dec 31, 1909, at the home near Decatur, Neb.
      Deceased was the wife of James W. Baker, and was quite well known to people here, they having resided in this vicinity for a number of years prior to moving to Thurston county. During the past year her health had been failing, her ailment being catarra of the stomach which resulted in death at the time above stated. The remains were brought here on the Sunday midnight train, accompanied by the husband, children and other relatives. Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon in the Baptist church in this village, conducted by W. A. Taylor, after which the remains were taken to the Eaton cemetery a few miles east of here for interment. The pall bearers were Wes Clark, John McCarroll, Peter Clarence, Geo Everett, Chas Woodard and L. R. Cross.
      The maiden name of the deceased was Nancy Ann Stewart, daughter of Calvin (long since deceased) and Nancy Stewart, who located in this part of the state about the year 1856. In 1874 she became the wife of James W. Baker, and after spending a few years in Missouri and Kansas they returned to this county in 1879. In 1899 they moved to Thurston county and settled near Decatur where they have since made their home. They were the parents of eight children - - - Edward of Nebraska City; Mrs. Minnie Byers of Rock Bluffs; Mrs. Rebecca Archer of Rosalie; Thomas of Huron, S. D.; William, Arkimethy, Roy and Mary, who remain at home. Her aged mother, Mrs. Nancy Stewart, also two brothers, Jack and Marion Stewart, came from Thurston county to attend the funeral. Mrs. Baker was well known as a good Christian woman, a kind mother and dutiful wife, and many friends in this village and vicinity offer sincere sympathy to the bereaved husband, children and other relatives.
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Obituary of Catherine (Young) Gapen,


Plattsmouth Journal, July 28, 1952



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Plattsmouth Journal, December 16, 1918

DEATH CLAIMS MISS CATHERINE CARE

Was Nurse At the Home Of J.J. Johnson, Caring For Uncle Henry Eikenberry [sic].

From Saturday’s Daily

          Miss Catherine Care, who for a long time has been caring for Uncle Henry Eikenberry [sic], for several months past, a week Saturday morning complained of not feeling well and asked that she might go home, in order that she might have the services of her favorite physician, the one in which she had faith. She went home that day and nothing was heard from her until on Sunday evening last, just a week, from the time her folks called over the phone, telling Mr. Johnson, that the young lady has passed away, having been taken with the influenza.

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Plattsmouth Journal, December 30, 1918

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE COUNTY OF CASS, NEBR.

          In the matter of the Guardianship of Henry Eikenbary, mentally incompetent.

NOTICE OF SALE.

          Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of an order of James T. Begley, Judge of the District Court of Cass County, Nebraska, made on the 9th day of December 1918; for the sale of the real estate hereinafter described there will be sold at the South front door of the Court House in Plattsmouth, Cass County, Nebraska, on the 21st day of January 1919, at one o’clock p.m. of said day at public vendue [sic] to the highest bidder for cash the following described real estate, to wit:

          Lot four (4) in the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter; also Lot five (5) to the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, all in Section nineteen (19) Township twelve (12) Range fourteen (14) Cass County, Nebraska.

          Said sale to remain open one hour.

          Dated this 16th day of December, 1918.

ALICE JOHNSON

Guardian of the estate of Henry Eikenbary, mentally incompetent.
16-1 mo.w


Article below also about Henry Eikenbary.

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Plattsmouth Journal, June 16, 1919, front page

A NEBRASKA PIONEER DIED YESTERDAY

AFTER MORE THAN A YEAR OF HELPLESSNESS, HENRY EIKENBARY CALLED.

LIVED IN COUNTY 63 YEARS.

Residing on Farm Where He Died Upwards of Half Century — A Large Acquaintanceship

From Thursday’s Daily

          Death claimed the mortal remains of Henry Eikenbary, upwards of 84 years of age, at his late home southwest of this city last evening, following a period of helplessness extending nearly two years into the past.

          Henry Eikenbary was born near Middletown, Iowa, January 10, 1835, and with his parents, when a young man of 21 years of age, came to the then wild and woolly territory of Nebraska, the "family settling near here and he, with them, acquiring the land which later became his home for a continuous period of more than half a century.

          Mr. Eikenbary engaged in the freighting business carrying flour across the plains to Denver in 1860 and 1861. A.W. White, then a few years younger and a lad of 14 years, was his companion on the long tiresome journeys.

          In the fall of 1862 Mr. Eikenbary was united in marriage to Miss Urstria Elizabeth Arnold; who preceded her husband to the other world by a number of years. From this union were born three children, they being Miss Menota Eikenbary, now Mrs. C.A. Vallery, who lives in South St. Joseph, Mo.; Miss Allice Eikenbary, now Mrs. Joseph Johnson, who lives on the home farm and cared for her father, and Miss Emma Eikenbary, of Denver, Colorado.

          During the more than sixty years which Mr. Eikenbary resided in this county, he made and retained the friendship of a large number of people. His family was composed of three brothers and six sisters. His brother William passed away several years ago, having lived near Union prior to his death; James C., met with accidental death at Lincoln when he sustained a fall some time since; and Mrs. Maria Gapen died only a few months ago on the farm a few miles from that of her brother, and where she too had resided for more than half a century; Mrs. A.W. White, who died about three years ago in this city; Mrs. Moyar, who died at her home in Fairfield, Iowa, a number of years ago; Mrs. Hinten of York, and Mrs. Latta now residing in Lincoln, and Mrs. Joseph Moore, the oldest sister, who formerly lived near Rock Bluffs.

          The funeral of Mr. Eikenbary will be conducted at his late home southwest of the city, Rev. W.S. Leete, rector of St. Luke’s Episcopal church of this city having charge of the services. Interment will be made in the cemetery south of this city known as the Eikenbary cemetery.

Article below also about Henry Eikenbary.

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Plattsmouth Journal, June 16, 1919, front page

HENRY EIKENBARY LAID TO REST TODAY

Pioneer Nebraskan Buried Near the Old Home Where He Resided More Than 50 Years.

From Friday’s Daily

          The funeral of the late Henry Eikenbary was held from his home southwest of the city this afternoon. As related in yesterday’s Journal, Mr. Eikenbary resided on the place where he died for more than fifty years continuously.

          The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Wilbur S. Leete, rector of St. Luke’s Episcopal church, of this city, of which church Mr. Eikenbary was a member. Interment was made in the Eikenbary cemetery south of the city, and but a short distance removed from where this pioneer citizen had made his home so long.

          In departing this life, Mr. Eikenbary leaves behind a place that will be difficult to fill, as he merited the honor and respect of a large number of persons, who were privileged to call him friend — and friend he was indeed. During the past few years has [sic] face had not bore the familiar characteristics that distinguished it through the long years that had gone before and although the vicissitudes of age were telling on his physical characteristics, his kindly greeting, expressed from within, was never changed or lessened as the years bore down more heavily upon him. And thus to the last he remained hopeful.

          The kindly greeting and cheery smile will be missed by many of his life long friends as well as by those who grew to know him in later years.

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Plattsmouth Journal, October 31, 1918

PLATTSMOUTH BOY DIES AT SEA

JOHN SLAPNICKA DIES OF PNEUMONIA ON BOARD SHIP GOING OVER.

BROTHER A GERMAN PRISONER

Bringing Body to Home — Will Hold Funeral Services Today

From Monday’s Daily

          Mr. And Mrs. Benjamin Slapnicka, 1315 Drexel street, South Side, this morning received a telegram saying their son, John, aged 28, had died of pneumonia October 6 while at sea on board a ship bound for France.

          The body is being returned to Omaha, and will arrive at 3:30 Sunday afternoon. Funeral services will be held at the Korisko chapel at 2 o’clock today, with burial in Graceland Park cemetery.

          Another son three weeks ago, was reported to be a prisoner in the German prison camps.

          A third son is in the army and a fourth is waiting the call. — World-Herald.

          This family lived in this city for a number of years, and made their home in South Park, when here, working in the Burlington shops for a number of years.

 

Plattsmouth Journal, Thursday, September 26, 1918, page one

GREAT THRONG PAY TRIBUTE

EXCELLENT PIONEER CITZEN [sic] BURIED WITH

HONOR, BY LOVING FRIENDS.

Friends From Many Places Were In Attendance At Saying of Last Sad Rites.

From Monday’s Daily.


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