NOTE: These obits are in no particular order. You must use the index to find a particular individual.
Paulina, wife of John Ossenkop, died at her home southeast of
town Thursday night, December 2, 1897, at 11:30, after a lingering
illness. Funeral will occur from the new German Lutheran church
Sunday at 1 p.m. Friends of the family are invited.
Mrs. Hulda Jane Ackles, one of the well beloved women of this vicinity, passed away last Friday evening October 23, 1925, at the home of her son, William Ackles, in the country southeast of town, after a dayÍs illness with a throat trouble which terminated in an attack of heart disease. Mrs. Ackles had frequently suffered from these attacks of throat affection which resembled croup, and did not appear to be in a dangerous condition at any time during the day, which made the sudden death a great shock to her children and to her friends and neighbors.Her son, John Ackles, was out at the home of his nephew, Charles Ossenkop, near Oconto and her son, Clarence, was in Omaha, so the only children with her in her last moments were her son, William, and her daughter, Mrs. Henry Ossenkop. The absent ones were hastily summoned and came as fast as possible and all were present at the funeral which occurred on Monday afternoon at the M.E. church, the pastor, Rev. David Simpson officiating.
Rev. Simpson read as the Scripture lesson the 23rd Psalm and
then spoke from this wonderful chapter words of comfort and
consolation, paying a wonderful tribute to mother love and
devotion. He also said that the large number present upon this sad
occasion testified to the great love of the community for the
departed and the sympathy they felt for the bereaved family. The
floral offerings were beautiful, two especially beautiful one
bearing the words, "Mother" and "Grandmother." A quartet composed
of Messrs. Frank Ross and William Schwalm and Mrs. Elmer Sundstrom
and Mrs. David Simpson sang several old time favorites, accompanied
on the piano by Mrs. V.H. Breeden. The pall bearers were old
friends of the family and were, Frank H. Nichols, L.J. Mayfield,
D.W. Sluyter, Jacob Reichart, Henry Ragoss and Alfred H.
Peterson
Fred Wegener, one of the progressive farmers living in the
vicinity of Louisville, of whom mention was made in this paper a
couple of times as having been injured by a mule, which he was
trying to catch, died at his late farm home a few days ago as a
result of the injuries received. Following the accident Mr. Wegener
was never but for the smallest space of time in any way conscious,
and then he was speaking about his business. The funeral was held
at the Louisville church and interment was made there. Mr. Wegener
had resided in that vicinity for a long time and accumulated
considerable property, and he had a large number of friends, not
only there, but all over the county.
There were there, from out of town, to attend the funeral,
Reuben Saxon and wife, of Lincoln, John Saxon and family of Omaha,
Iva Pond of Denver, George Saxon and wife of Omaha, Mark Freeman
and wife of Red Oak, Iowa, Mrs. Mammie Boetel of Creston, Iowa,
Pearl Boal and Mr. and Mrs. Allie Boal of Macedonia, Iowa.
Plattsmouth Journal, April 21, 1919
ILL HEALTH CAUSE OF GREENWOOD SUICIDE
Miss Alice Allen, Aged Thirty-Eight, Hangs Self Thursday Evening — Funeral Today
At Greenwood Thursday afternoon, Miss Alice Allen, who had just been to consult her physician regarding ill health from which she was suffering, returned to her home and with no apparent bright spot in the future on account of protracted ill health, secured a rope and throwing the same over a hook above the door, placed it around her neck, drew the rope tightly and chocked [sic] herself to death by the weight of her body, which remained suspended until discovered by her sister at nine-thirty that night, the sister having been out calling at the home of a neighbor during the afternoon and evening.
Miss Allen and her sister had lived alone and while it was known she was not enjoying good health, it was not apparent at any time that she was given to despondency.
The funeral is being held this afternoon from the Greenwood
Methodist church, of which she was a member, the Rev. Wiritmer,
pastor {article cut off].
A Sad Death.
About noon Tuesday relatives at this place and Nehawka received a message from Detroit, Mich., telling of the sad death of Mrs. C. R. Cook, formerly Miss Mary Pollard of Nehawka. Full details could not be learned at that time except that Mrs. Cook was a victim of a severe attack of small-pox, and had been ill only about one week. Owing to the nature of the disease it was necessary to inter the remains that evening. She leaves a husband and a little daughter 3 years of age.
Mrs. Cook was a daughter of Mr
and Mrs. Isaac Pollard of Nehawka, and in that village she was born
and grew to womanhood. Nature had endowed her with many
accomphishments, and a thorough course in the State University
developed those natural abilities to such extent that won the
admiration of all who knew her. She was married six years ago to
Mr. C. R. Cook and their home has been in Detroit ever since. Her
death under such distressing circumstances is a very severe blow to
time aged parents as well as to the other relatives, and in this
village there are many who knew and honored the deceased in her
life time, and who now extend sincere sympathy to the sorrowing
relatives. Deceased was a sister of Hon. E. M. Pollard and Raymond
Pollard of Nehawka, Mrs. Thos. G. Barnum and Mrs. Emma Wallace of
Union, and Miss Lottie Pollard of Nehawka.
Plattsmouth Journal, Thursday, December
19, 1918
OUR BRAVEST OF THE BRAVE
IN MEMORY OF ROBERT HOLLIS JACKS, OUR SON AND BROTHER.
FULL DEVOTION TO COUNTRY
Grand Army of
Republic Adopt Resolutions, In honor and Respect.
From Monday’s Daily
Robert Hollis Jacks was born July 12th, 1891, at Hamburg, Iowa, and died Oct. 23rd, 1918, in France for the most glorious cause that has yet been, except the cause for which Christ died. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Asbury Jacks who have made their home in Plattsmouth for the last nine years, Mrs. Jacks having preceded her son to the eternal home two years ago. He was 27 years, 3 months and 11 days at the time of his death.
When the United States declared war he was engaged in farming at Aurora, Nebr. He felt the call to the colors and enlisted in June from Aurora.
He was sent to Camp Cody, New
Mexico, and after being there a period of about ten months, he was
sent to France, where he did his utmost with the rest and died that
those he loved might live in peace. He was an earnest Christian,
being a member of the Methodist church of this place and a regular
attendant when here. Those who survive him are his father, James
Asbury Jacks of Plattsmouth, three brothers, Will of Council
Bluffs, Silas of Dallas, South Dakota and George of this place, and
six sisters, Mrs. J.W. Elliott, Mrs. J.N. Elliott, Mrs. E.F.
Trively, and Misses Myrtle, Leta and Ruth Jacks.
|
In Memory of ROBERT HOLLIS JACKS, Our Son and Brother. |
 His was the courage that wills
to endure;His was a faith firm and strong, His was a heart so unselfish and pure He loved all and did no one wrong. Loyal and true, when, our country’s call grounded, He went forth, one of the first, Trusting our Savior, the orck he had sounded, Forward, to blight Freedom’s curse. Hoping and working, he went o’er the ocean, Honest and true and brave, Laying his all on the altar of Freedom, Ready to do and to save. When the call came, He was ready — I know it; He who was willing to save, Died with a smile on those lips, pure and precious; Our bravest of the brave. |
Adopted Resolutions.
Whereas "It has come to the knowledge of McConohie Post, that Robert Jacks, the worthy son of our esteemed comrade, Asbury Jacks, laid down his life on the altar of his country on the field of battle in France that the principals we fought for might not perish, and and {sic] that the honor of our country might be maintained.
Therefore, be it resolved: "That the members of McConohie Post, extend their heartfelt sympathy to our comrade and to the bereaved brothers and sisters assuring them in their grief that a halo of glory hovers over the spot in France where their dear one fell and that they can find consolation, and feel pride in the fact that he died in the cause not only of his country but of humanity.
Resolved further: "That a copy of these resolutions be spread
upon the records, a copy furnished the family of the departed and a
copy be furnished the journal for publication."
Plattsmouth Journal, Thursday, December 5, 1918
DEATH CALL COMES QUICKLY
MRS. HANNAH LOUISA JONES, PIONEER LADY, ANSWERS CALL, WHICH COMES SUDDENLY.
LIVED 39 YEARS IN THIS CITY
Apparently In Usual
Health, Stricken While On Way to Home Of
Daughter.
From Monday’s Daily
Mrs. J.R. Jones, aged sixty-six years, while on her way but a short distance to the home of her daughter, is stricken with paralysis, or the rupture of an artery in her brain, falls at the corner of the house of her daughter Mrs. Dora Denson, and never regains consciousness after the stroke. Mrs. Jones, had received some meat, a portion for them and a portion to go to her daughter, and the mother as an act of kindness, for which she was noted, went to take the portion to her daughter, at about ten o’clock, and had arrived at the corner of the house of the daughter when the stroke came. She was not noticed until about eleven o’clock when the daughter , chancing to glance out of the window saw the form of her mother lying in a heap where she had fallen some time before. She was taken into the house, but never regained consciousness, and answered the call of the death angle [sic] at about five o’clock last evening.
Mrs. Jones, who is known by most everyone in this city for her kindly acts, has lived in this city since 1879, was born in Indiana, and came to Iowa when a young lady, uniting in marriage with H.R. Jones of this city, while living in Iowa, and coming to Plattsmouth where she has lived for nearly forty years. Her name was Hannah Louise Row.
There were twelve children
born to call their mother blessed, for the acts of love and
sacrifice, which she has done to their care. Three of the twelve
have answered the call and are Nelson Jones, Jesse Jones and
Clarence Jones, three sons. There remains the following J.E. Jones
of this city, Mrs. Jesse Baldwin of Osceola, Iowa, Mrs. Alice
Altrep of Alpine, Texas, Dora Denson and Edna Denson of this city.
Clyde Jones who is now in France, Mrs. Agatha Taylor of Lincoln,
Mrs. Minnie Deavendorf of Omaha, and Sergeant J. Robert Jones of
camp Hancock, Ga. Arrangements for the funeral and burial are
awaiting word from Mrs. Ahltrep [sic] of Alpine, Texas and
Sergeant Jones of Hancock, Ga.
Plattsmouth Journal, Monday, November 4,
1918
SHOWS LOYALTY TO THE LAST
A PLATTSMOUTH YOUNG MAN WITH EVERY DROP OF BLOOD PATRIOTIC.
VERY ZEALOUS FOR COUNTRY WELFARE
Gives Life On Ocean That Country May Live, And Civilization Made Safe.
From Saturday’s Daily.
Born in this city thirty years ago last spring, and during his boyhood, and young manhood, his life has been with and for the place of his birth, a lover of Plattsmouth, of her citizens, sergeant Matt A. Jirousek, has been ever patriotic, one who is willing to sacrifice his personal welfare for a friend or for country has paid in full his quota, for the welfare of the peoples of the world. He was a graduate of the Plattsmouth high school and after having passed his school, was an employe [sic] of the Burlington shops, and worked later in the department store of M. Fanger and then was employed with the Phillip Theirolf clothing store, and from there was called to take the deputyship at the office of the county clerk. It was while in this position, where he was a universal favorite, that he could wait no longer but while his position would have exempted him, threw the exemption to the winds, and said "I am going to serve my country, when she needs me. I am only enlisting because I desire to go to the place where my services can best be used."
During the time spent in camp, he has chaffed under the delays which have kept him from arriving at the front where he could do the things which he felt was necessary.
His family, this city, and
His Country, have lost a brave, noble and enthusiastic patriot, but
he has paid in full the obligation of allegiance to the land of his
birth, and the champion, of the down trodden of the world.
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