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extract from The Oregonian, Portland, OR, Friday, February 29, 2008. Alexander, Raymond DeWayneBorn April 20, 1933, Gothenburg, Neb. Died February 26, 2008 Moved to Estacada in 1949 Married Freddie Lee Forslund, 1954, she died in 2000 Navy Welder and mechanic, self-employed and for RSG Timber Products Survivors: daughter, Cindy Wilkins; sons, Michael, David A., Lenne R. and Raymond D.; sisters, Beverly Campbell and Jody Bellek; brother, Lloyd; 14 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. |
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BROWN Geneva Eleanor Brown - March 24, 1914 - Jan. 8, 2001 Extract of obituary from Peninsula Daily News, Port Angeles, WA, on , 2001 (obits not published on web. You will need to contact the paper for a copy.) born: Overton, Neb. died: Sequim, WA parents: Kenneth L. and Geneva (Lemmon) Nichols married: William "Bill" Brown, April 11, 1935 (died June 2, 1999) survivors: son Lyle of Sequim and son Lloyd and daughter Carol Hengl, both of Bremerton, WA.; brother Lyle Nichols of Tacoma, WA; sister Maxine Gilliland of Port Angeles, WA; nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren |
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BUKER, Richard Ray Born in Farnhan(Farnham?), NE Obituary published Wed., Jan. 29, 2003 Daily Breeze Torrance, CA Contact them for the full Obituary |
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Extract from Los Angeles Times, page B19, Saturday 3 Nov 2001. b. 15 Jul 1907 Cozad, NE d 31 Oct 2001 Mt. Home, AR Survived by nieces and nephews. Services 1 pm Tuesday, 6 Nov at Rose Hills, Mortuary Chapel Gate #1, 3888 S. Workmen Mill Rd. Whittier, CA. Interment at Rose Hills Memorial Park. |
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extract from The Oregonian, Portland, OR, Monday, February 12, 2007. DETWEILER, Etta M.died Jan. 10, 2007, of chronic obstructive lung disease at age 78. |
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extract from The Oregonian, Portland, OR, Sunday, March 4, 2007. EBERT, Esther W.Esther W. Ebert Born: April 12, 1916, in Farnam, Neb. |
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EDMISTEN Abstract (this was a long obit) From the Lexington Clipper Herald Note: You can use the Clipper's search engine to find the full obit and a related news story. Funeral services for Jesse N. EDMISTEN, 109, Lexington, were Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2003, at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington, with Rev. Todd Karges officiating. Burial with military honors was in the Greenwood Cemetery in Lexington. Jesse died Friday, Jan. 17, 2003, at Tri-County Hospital in Lexington.He was born Jan. 16, 1894, in Oconto to William and Jane (Buckridge) Edmisten. He grew up on a 700-acre ranch 5 miles south of Oconto. He attended country school in Oconto. On April 17, 1919, he married Clara Wilcox in Oconto. She preceded him in death on Feb. 15, 1924. On May 5, 1925, he married Ester Klein in Broken Bow. She preceded him in death on July 18, 1989. Survivors include two daughters, Nettie (John) Ardissono, Oshkosh, and Marie Schwenka of Lakebay, Wash.; a son-in-law, Robert Snowden of Mt. Airy, N.C.; sisters-in-law, Margaret Willis, Callaway, and Sadie Wright, Alliance; a niece, Gale (Kenneth) Geirke, Bushnell; special friends, Harry and Alma Snowden, Kearney; 19 grandchildren; numerous great- and great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two wives, three sons, a daughter, five brothers, and two sisters. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. |
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extract from The Oregonian, Portland, OR, Thursday, May 02, 2007. FELKER, Lewis C. 'Bud'Lewis C. 'Bud' Felker born Sept. 2, 1935, in Eddyville, Neb. |
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Extract from Los Angeles Times, page A28 - Tues 20 Oct 1998. Born 20 May 1928 Gothenburg, NE Died 16 Oct 1998, CA Residence: Costa Mesa (Orange Co), CA 1938: Moved to CA 1946: Grad South Gate HS 1949: Grad American Television Laboratories Surv: wife, 3 sons, one daughter, 10 grdch. Burial 21 Oct 1998: Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills Memorial Service: Christ Lutheran Church, 760 Victoria, Costa Mesa, CA |
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extract from The Oregonian, Portland, OR, Wednesday, November 29, 2006. GRAFF Russell Belden Graff |
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Submitted by Kathy Hall kjhall@nwlink.com April 17, 1914Probably the Cozad paper LARMON Levina Messinger was born in Bremer county, Iowa, Dec. 10th, 1851 and died April l0th, 1914, being at the time of her departure 62 years, 4 months of age. On July 3rd, 1867, she was married to John S. Larmon in Waterloo, Iowa. They moved to Walnut Grove, Neb., Oct. 2nd, 1882 and in the fall of 1888, removed to Cozad, at which place she departed this life. To this union were born 3 daughters, Mrs. Sylvia Peck and Mrs. Carrie Childs of Denver, Colo., and Mrs. Mary Davis of North Platte, Neb. She was converted and joined, the Methodist church in the fall of 1879 and was ever a faithful and earnest worker and by her strong faith and Christian influence she was the means of bringing, her entire family to her Savior and beloved by all who knew her. The funeral was held April 12, from the M. E. church, Rev. W. P. Slocum conducting the service, and the remains were laid to rest in Walnut Grove Cemetery. |
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Submitted by Kathy Hall kjhall@nwlink.com LARMONundated OBITUARY John S. Larmon was born August 21st, 1845, at Somerset, Somerset county, Penn. and departed this life Feb. 21st, 1918 in North Platte, Nebr. at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. S. Davis, after an illness of fourteen weeks. He was 72 years and 6 months old. On July 3rd, 1867, he was united in marriage to Miss Levina Messinger at Waterloo Ia. To this union was born three daughters, Sylvia L. Peck and Carrie E. Childs of Denver, Colo., and Mary E. Davis of North Platte Nebr. He moved with his family from Waterloo to Walnut Grove, Nebr., Oct 2d, 1882. In the fall of 1888, he removed to Cozad, where he lived until the death of his companion, April 10th, 1914. Since that time he has lived with his daughters. During his last illness, dating Nov. 15th, 1917, he was lovingly and tenderly cared for by his three daughters, until his daughter Carrie Childs, of Denver, was called to her home on account of the illness and death of her husband, which occurred just one week before her father's death and their bodies were laid to rest on the Lord's day just one week apart. The deceased was a soldier in the Civil War, being mustered into service Sept. 20th, 1861, as a drummer boy of Company I, 55th rgiment [sic] Penn. Infantry and served his country nearly four years. He was in fifteen general engagements and escaped uninjured. Through his wife's prayers and Christian influence, who [sic] was convered [sic] in 1880 and since then has been a faithful member and ardent worker of the Methodist church until called to his great reward. He leaves to mourn his loss three daughters, six grand children, four great grand children and one half sister, Mrs. E. A. Shaulis of Cozad. During his life he made many friends by his cheerful and kind disposition and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him and especially by his daughters and grandchildren as it was always a real pleasure for him to lighten their work and brighten their lives. A short service was held at the Davis home in North Platte, Sunday morning by Rev. B. A. Cram of the M. E. church, after which the body was taken to Walnut Grove church where funeral services were conducted by Rev. E. E. Carter of the Cozad M. E. church of which the deceased was a member for about thirty years. His body was laid to rest in Walnut Grove Cemetery, beside the body of his beloved wife. |
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Submitted by Kathy Hall kjhall@nwlink.com LARMON, William SmithObituary (probably Cozad Local or Messinger c. June 22, 1903.) William Smith Larmon was born May 1, 1824, near Carlisle, Cumberland county, Pa., and died in Cozad, Neb., June 19, 1903. He was of Scotch descent, his parents having immigrated from Scotland to America about the year 1800. He was married to Miss Adaline Lint in 1844 in Somerset county, Pa., who died in 1853. To this union were born 4 children, 2 sons and 2 daughters; John S., Cozad, Neb., Jeremiah S., Smithfield, Pa., Mrs. Sarah J. Walker, Shanksville, Pa., and Margaret, who died in infancy. The deceased was married to Miss Harriet Umbarger, in April, 1855 in Somerset county, Pa., who died in July, 1885 at Walnut Grove, Neb. To them were born two daughters; Mrs. Almira Shaulis, Cozad, Neb., and Mrs. Marietta Pearson, who recently died in Oregon. In June, 1890, the deceased married Mrs. Harriet Reynolds of St. Louis, Mo., who with the 4 children, grandchildren and relatives survive to mourn their loss, but rejoice that he has reached the home where sickness, pain and death does not enter. Father Larmon professed faith when but a young man and united with the U.B. church, but later became a member of the M.E. church. He always strived to advance his Master's Kingdom, having held a local preacher's license for many years, and died in the triumph of the living faith. His service of nearly one year for his country in the late rebellion was the cause of his deafness, which deprived him of much of life's blessings and enjoyments. After having been discharged from the army on account of his deafness, he removed from Pennsylvania to Waterloo, Iowa, where he engaged in the mercantile and grain business, and later farming. In 1880 he removed from Iowa to Walnut Grove, Dawson County, Neb., taking a homestead and timber claim, but was obliged to give up agricultural pursuits, his health not permitting him to continue them. He then removed to Cozad where he resided until his death. The funeral was held Sunday morning, June 21, at the M.E. church, Rev. J. A. Badcon conducting the service. The church was filled with friends and members of the G.A.R., to pay their final tributes of respect to the memory of the deceased. The remains were taken to the Walnut Grove cemetery for burial. |
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Extract from Los Angeles Times, page B11, 27 Oct 2001. Dr. Raymond Irving Lindquist |
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Submitted by Laura Mattingly matingly@kdsi.net McGRATH, Rachel Jane Simmons "Obituary [Source: Cozad Meridian Star - June 1896] Rachel Jane Simmons was born Nov. 24th 1841, departed this life June 14th 1896, aged 55 years 5 months, 10 days; was married to John McGrath in the year 1858.To this union was born five children, two of whom preceeded her to the land of the blest. She leaves a husband two daughters and one son to mourn her loss. The funeral was held Monday June the 15th at Grace M. E. Church by Rev. F. L. Mason." "Obituary [Source: Cozad Tribune, Friday, June 19, 1896, pg 1] "Mrs. John McGrath whose husband resides on the Brown & Hughes farm east of town died Sunday and was buried Monday, the funeral exercises being held at the Grace M. E. church. Mrs. McGrath had been a great sufferer for many months. The friends of the family extend sympathy to them in their bereavement." |
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Submitted by Arthur R. Melius Meliusa@verizon.net MELIUS, Mary EllenObituary Mary Ellen Melius, nee Bundy, daughter of Isaac and Susanna Bundy, was born in Cherry Grove Township, Carroll County, Illinois, July 22, 1860. When but a girl she came west with her parents and they located on a farm now owned by L.M. Arnold, six and one-half miles northwest of Cozad, in Dawson county, Nebraska. March 2, 1880 she was united in marriage with John Maurice Melius, in Willow Island precinct. Together they trod the path of life for more than forty-one years, until on July1, 1921when her husband preceded her to the land that knows no separations. To this union were born eleven children, nine girls and two boys. Two daughters, Laura E. and Anna L. Lacey preceded her in death. The following relatives survive her, viz; seven daughters, Flora F. Jackson, M. Millie Montgomery. Maude F. Gill, Iva I. Wood, C. Mabel Vanderford, Imo Z. Lemmon, Beulah Bernice; two sons, John Maurice and Arthur Raymond. She is also survived by two sisters and three brothers, Mrs. A. E. Davis of Hot Sulphur Springs, Colo., Mrs. O. B. Chitty, Toledo, Ohio, Charles Bundy Edwall Wash., William Bundy, Mo., and Abraham, of Utah. Immediately following her marriage forty-two years ago, she went to housekeeping with her late husband on their farm six miles northwest of Cozad, and here they resided for a period of forty years and reared their family. Mrs. Melius' passing marks the departure of another pioneer of the community. Her's was a positive life which contributed largely to the development of the new country of nearly half a century ago. She was an industrious, affectionate and devoted wife and mother, in whose presence her family delighted. In the early years of her life she was definitely converted to the Lord Jesus Christ, and more than a quarter of a century ago united with the Evangelical church at Bowland school house. She was faithful and consistent member of the church at the time of her death. During these many years she held various offices of responsibility and trust, serving as class leader, Sunday school superintendent, steward, and Sunday school teacher. She was vice-president of the W.C.T.U. at the time of her home-going. She was always most happy when ministering to the uplift of others, and was especially useful to the entire community in times of sickness and distress. It can be truly said of her "she maketh a path to shine after her." July 1922, her new home was completed in Cozad, which stands among its best residences, and she occupied it. Early in the present year Mrs. Melius was taken ill, and for the past three months was a great sufferer. During all these varied experiences and especially her last illness she was wonderfully sustained by the Grace of that God whom she was and whom she served faithfully for half a century. Death came to her last Tuesday at 3:14 p.m., and hushed her to sleep as sweetly as a babe was ever lulled to sleep in its mother's arms, at the age of 63 years, 9 months and 2 days. Death wiped away the last tear, lifted the last burden, and her well, all well forevermore. Funeral services were conducted from the Evangelical church, Friday morning at ten o'clock. Rev. B.A. Shively delivered the funeral address from Acts 20:24. Interment was made in Cozad cemetery, where the remains await that morning when the trumpet shall awaken those who sleep with Him. The following individuals served as pall-bearers, Chas F. Stutzman, W.K. Scott, J.B. Montgomery, Carl Anderson, Gilbert Wilcox and J.H. Chorpenning. Those furnishing the Music for the occasion were Mrs. Alice Adams, Miss Audrey Foster, Messrs Fred Berg and Harry Chapin. Mrs. B.G. Richey presided at the piano. The pall-bearers and musicians, with the exception of the soprano, were the same as served at the father's funeral nearly two years ago. Ladies from the telephone central office acted in the capacity of flower bearers. They were Misses Reka Billeter, Hattie Schmeckle, Clara Koch and Lillian Morrow. The floral offerings were numerous and magnificent. |
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Submitted by Arthur R. Melius Meliusa@verizon.net MELIUS, John MauriceJohn Maurice Melius was born at McConnellsville Pennsylvania, November 30, 1853. At the age of twenty-three years he broke the home ties and with the same ambition which characterized his whole after life, made his way West to find a home for himself. He stopped first at Shannon, Illinois and after residence of three years in Carroll County, he moved on West to central Nebraska. February 1879, he located on a homestead five miles northwest of Cozad. Here he made his home for forty-two years pioneering the way that his fellowman might have an easier pathway to travel than he trod for nearly half a century in this community. He entered with heroic spirit into the exploits of the early settlers of Dawson County. March 2, 1880 he was united in marriage with Miss Mary E. Bundy on the farm now owned by L.M. Arnold, and to this union were born eleven children, nine girls and two boys. Besides the companion who has remained true to him for the past forty-one years he leaves the following children to mourn his departure from this life; Laura E, Annie L. Glacey, Flora F. Jackson, Mary M. Montgomery, Maude F. Gill, Iva I. Stuart, C. Mabel Vanderford, Imo Z. Lemmon, John Maurice, Arthur Raymond, and Beulah Bernice, also two aged sisters in the east. Mr. Melius became ill about the middle of the month of October, 1920, about the time he, with his wife began an itinerary of the eastern part of the United States and had been on the down grade ever since. March of the present year he went to the St. Francis hospital at grand Island where he remained one week. He returned home and a month later entered the St. Joseph's hospital in Omaha. After eight weeks residence in that institution he went to the home of his daughter Mabel in the metropolis of the stateabout a fortnight ago. His decline was rapid during the during the last mentioned period, so he was removed to his home in Cozad last Monday afternoon. From his home in this city he went to the land where they are all well forever. Friday morning, July 1st at two thirty o'clock. Death was caused by a complication of diseases. He reached the age of 67 years 7 months and 1 day. Mr. Melius was of the Dunkard faith, an enterprising businessman which trait he happily combined with his excellent qualities as a farmer. He was a man of good clean habits, who laid a deep broad foundation for his posterity to build upon. He was kind in the home and his family always delighted in his presence. The community had lost a faithful pioneer in the affairs of human progress, his home a loving husband and a devoted father and his large circle of relatives and friends the counsel of true comrade. Funeral services were conducted from the Evagelical church Sunday morning at eleven o'clock, with Rev. B. A. Shively, officiating. The church was taxed far beyond its capacity with those who came to pay tribute to the memory of the deceased. A quartette from the Methodist church furnished appropriate music in a most pleasing manner. Interment was made in Cozad Cemetery where the remains await that day for which all other days were made. |
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Submitted by Kathy Hall kjhall@nwlink.com PECK, Amerza Doolittle Cozad (Nebr.) Local, Sept 2, 1913 Tuesday morning at 8:25 Mrs. R. H. Peck passed from the shadow of this world into the glorious sunlight of eternity. For 85 years, 7 montbs and 26 days she has been struggling "in the valley of the shadow of death." But the struggle was not alone, for one stood by her all the time' and his countenance continually sent a ray of lightin her pathway, so that no fear came to her although darkness lingered on either side of the path. For the past few months her family and friends have realized it was not a long distance, from where she was traveling, to the river. But there was no fear, for the one who promised, "He would. never leave or forsake any who would trust in Him," was near her and she walked on with a joyful heart Tuesday morning, Sept. 2, she heard "It is enough come up higher." It was the voice of the good Shepherd that spoke and she knew his voice and hastened away from a world of darkness to 'the starry world' that belongs to him and to all who hear his voice. Miss Amerza Doolittle was born in Brimfield, Portage county, Ohio, January 6, 1828, and died at her home in Cozad, Nebraska, Sept. 2, 1913. She was united in marriage with Rufus H. Peck March 13, 1853, at Brimfield, Ohio. To this union six children born: Clarence D., Sandusky, Ohio; Ernest E., Cozad, Neb.; Horace C., Denver, Col.; Millicent A. Harris, Long Beach, Cal.; Burton C., West Farmington, Ohio; Bertha M. Kent, Chicago, Ill. The family moved to Nebraska in 1888 and located 12 miles north of Cozad. In 1892 they moved to Cozad and have made this their home since that time. Mrs. Peck was converted and joined the Methodist church in February 1353 and has been numbered among the most faithful members of the church. She was faithful and loyal and her home teachings were such that all the children became Christians and one of the boys, Burton, heard and obeyed the call of the Master to go preaching His Gospel and was not disobedient to the Heavenly calling. The community and church will miss this one who was always interested in every good work. The funeral was held in the M. E. church Thursday morning and was conducted by the pastor. The remains were shipped to Ohio for burial. The children and husband will find comfort in the poem by J. Will Jackson. Mother's there -just waiting there, Why should I the grave be dreading, When my mother's there? Though the day be dark and dreary, Though the night be cold and bleak, Home, e'en then, was bright and cheery Could I hear my mother speak. Close beside this weeping willow |
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Submitted by Kathy Hall kjhall@nwlink.com PECK, Amerza Doolittle Obituary, Unknown Ohio newspaper, Sept. 2 1913 Mrs. R.H. Peck Amerza Doolittle Peck was born in Brimfield, Portage county, Ohio, Jan. 6, 1828, and died at Cozad, Neb., Sept. 2, 1913, having reached the age of 85 years, seven months and 26 days. Her parents, Guy and Sarah Doolittle, were pioncer residentsof Brimfield township, having emigrated from Cornwall, Conn. The deceased was the only surviving member of the Doolittle family, which was composed of the following: Fenn Doolittle, Mrs. Sarah Hall, Mrs. Mabel Jackson and Mrs. Amerza Peck. The deceased was married to Rufus Henry Peck, March 13, 1853. The ceremony took place in the Methodist church at Brimfield and was performed by the Rev. L. W. Ely. To this union .were born seven children, one of whom died in infancy. The six surviving children are Dr. C. D. Peck, Sandusky, O.; Ernest E. Peck, Cozad, Neb ; H. Clayton Peck, Denver, Col.; Mrs. Millicent Harris, Long Beach. Cal., Mrs. Bertha Kent, Chicago; Rev. B. C. Peck, West Farmingtqn, 0. Besides, the children named others related and near to the deceased are Mrs. Sarah Garrison, of Kent, O., daughter of Rufus Peck by previous marriage; Mrs. Franc Seymour, Ravenna, O., a niece; Mrs. Cora Reed, of Kent, O., a niece. On March 13, 1903, Mr. and Mrs. Peck celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Ten years later, March 13, 1913, through the dispensation of a kind Providence, both were still living, the unusual thing occurred, and the 60th anniversary of their wedding was duly observed. After a residence of 60 years in Streetsboro, Kent and Ravenna, Mrs. Peck, with her husband, moved from Portage county to Cozad, Neb., where they have resided for the past 25 years. For many years Mrs. Peck and her family were active members and regular attendants of the Methodist church in Kent. Mrs. Peck had always enjoyed robust health. The decline in her physical condition began only a few months ago, but her strong constitution having begun to yield, at the last her failure was rapid. Through the years of her prolonged life her faith in Gid had continued undisturbed, her confidence and trust in her Savior constant and implicit and she passed Peacefully and triumphantly to her heavenly rest and eternal reward. Funeral services were held at Cozad, Sept. 4, Rev. Bryant Howe officiating. There was a large attendance. The body was brought to Kent and services held last Saturday at the Methodist church, Rev. W. W. Dieterich. having charge. Friends from Kent, Streetsboro and Ravenna attended. Burial at Standing Rock cemetery. |
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Submitted by Kathy Hall kjhall@nwlink.com PECK, Burton C. 1937 publication of the North-East Ohio Conference, METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, p. 349 BURTON C. PECK Burton C. Peck, son of Rufus H. and Amerza Doolittle Peck, was born in Streetsboro, Ohio, March 14, 1865, and passed away at his home in Cleveland, Ohio, March 3, 1937. He was married April 2, 1891, to Lotta M. Dunn who survives him. Three children were born to this union: R. Harold Peck who died in 1924; Corda E. Peck of Cleveland; and Mrs. L. R. Rufe of Hartford, Conn. There are also two grandsons, Richard and Robert Rufe. Brother Peck graduated from Mt. Union College in 1890. After teaching a year he decided to enter the ministry, and in 1891 was Received on Trial in the West Nebraska Conference, where he served the following appointments: Arcadia, Callaway, Overton, and Orleans. In 1897 he transferred to the East Ohio Conference in which Conference and the North-East Ohio Conference he served: Geneva, Mayfield, Bristolville, Smithfield, Warrensville, West Farmington, Tallmadge, Orangeville, Thompson and Avon. In 1923 he took the Retired Relation after which he resided in Cleveland, holding his Quarterly Conference relation with the Windermere Church. Brother Peck rendered thirty-two years of devoted, conscientious service to the church. The Official Board of Windermere Church paid to him the following tribute: "On the 3rd of March the soul of Brother Burton C. Peck slipped gently away from its earthly habitation and sought eternal refuge in that far-away land where peace forever abideth, and where sorrow cometh not. We who are left behind mourn his passing with a just appreciation 'of his kindly qualities. Our Sunday School and church have lost a most worthy member, one who gave unswerving loyalty and devoted service to both. The curtain falls as a reminder of Paul's immortal words, "I have finished my course. I have kept the faith." The funeral services were held in the Windermere Church, conducted by the pastor, Dr. F. Howard Callahan, assisted by Dr. W. W. Dietrich. Interment was in Lakeview Cemetery. |
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Submitted by Kathy Hall kjhall@nwlink.com PECK, Rufus Henry Obituary, probably from a Portage County Ohio newspaper c. Oct. 9, 1916 Long Life of Activity and Usefulness Comes to a Close Death of Rufus H. Peck, Father of Mrs. M. G. Garrison and Former Prominent Man in this Section. Rufus Henry Peck was born in Hebron, Washington county, N. Y., Sept. 19, 1829, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. J. Kent, Chicago, Ill, Oct. 6, 1916, at the advanced age of 87 years and 17 days. When a boy his parents, Lyman and Eliza Cummins Peck, moved from New York to Portage county, Ohio. His energetic young manhood was spent in Streetsboro township. One of the stories he told of the active years of his youth was in reference to sheep shearing contests in which he was a skillful and often successful participant. Mr. Peck was married to Sarah Lappin, of Streetsboro, who died in 1852. To this union was born one child, Sarah Lodema Peck, wife of Mr. M.G. Garrison, of Kent, Ohio. On March 13. 1853, Mr. Peck was married to Amerza Doolittle, daughter Guy and Sarah Doolittle, of Brimfield, Ohio. To this union were born six children, all of whom are living and at present located as follows: Dr. C. D. Peck, Sandusky, Ohio; Ernest E. Peck, Cozad, Neb.; Clayton H. Peck, Denver, Col.; Mrs. Millicent A. Harris, Long Beach, Cal.; Mrs. Bertha M. Kent, Austin Station, Chicago, Ill.; Rev. B. -C. Peck, Orangeville, 0. Mr. Peck and family lived for 12 years on a farm at Earlville, Ohio. Here he owned and operated a cheese factory which will be remembered by many older residents, kept boats on Stewart's Lake for pleasure riding and fishing, made syrup each season from 400 maple trees, engaged extensively in the fancy poultry business, kept a large dairy and conducted general farm work on 300 acres. He was especially interested in the weIfare of the Portage County Agricultural Society and was an active worker in behalf of the success of its annual fairs. Notwithstanding these numerous employments, Mr. Peck was a regular attendant of church services. He and his family were members of the Methodist Episcopal church, which was their church home in each place of their residence-Streetsboro, Kent and Ravenna. For many years he was an official member of the church. The Peck home was a hospitable one and very frequently friends from town were guests out at the farm home. After a residence of ten, years in Ravenna and after 60 years of residence in Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. Peck moved to Cozad, Neb., where two of their sons reside. Here was granted to them a second lease of life. Here they became intimately acquainted with and highly esteemed by a wide circle of estimable people. Here they spent 25 enjoyable years. In 1903 they visited Ohio and on March 13 their golden wedding anniversary was celebrated at the home of their son, Rev. B.C. Peck, at Bristolville, O. At that time few friends could have expected that both would be spared to each other and to their children for another decade, but on March 13, 1913, both were present at the celebration of their 60th anniversary at their home in Cozad, Neb. On Sept. 2, 1913, Mrs. Peck passed from earthly life at the age of 85 years, seven months and 26 days. Her body was brought from Nebraska to Kent and laid to rest in Standing Rock cemetery after a funeral service held in the M.E. church. Since the departure of his wife, Mr. Peck has made his home with his children. After three years of continued good health, and after a brief illness from bronchial pneumonia, he passed to his heavenly rest. Besides his children, he is survived by a brother, Wm. Peck, of Ravenna, and two sisters, Mrs. Eliza McGrew of Boulder, Colorado, and Mrs. Emma Lewis of Hastings, Neb. Of 21 grandchildren of the deceased, four are well known in this city. Charles, Guy and Iliff Garrison and Mrs. Ruth Callahan. The body of the deceased arrived in Kent at 10 o'clock, October 8, accompanied by a son, Dr. C.D. Peck, and a daughter, Mrs. W. J. Kent. The funeral services for this formerly prominent citizen of Portage County were held in the M.E. Church at 2:30 P.M. Sunday, October8, conducted by the pastor of the church, Rev. H.R. Whiting, assisted by Rev. M.J. Slutz. The remains were committed to his final rest by the side of those of his wife in Standing Rock cemetery. Thus was brought to a close in the security of Christian faith, the life of a faithful husband, a kind father, a devoted brother, and a true friend, widely known, loved and esteemed by all who knew him. |
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Submitted by Kathy Hall kjhall@nwlink.com PECK, Van Dee From unknown Cozad, Nebr. paper, April 17, 1914 Death of Van Dee Peck While attempting to board a moving train last Sunday afternoon Van Dee Peck had a foot badly crushed. He was brought to a physician and the foot was dressed in the hope of saving it. Tuesday morning it was decided to amputate the foot just above the ankle as blood poisoning was setting in. After the operation the patient rallied for a time from the effect of the anasthetic but soon lapsed into unconsciousness and the unfortunate young man passed away about noon. The funeral will be held today, Friday, at 10 o'clock from the Evangelical church. A extended obituary notice will be published next week. |
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extract from The Oregonian, Portland, OR, Wednesday, October 15, 2008. PEGNONE, Helen Louise Kirby born March 11, 1932, in Lexington, Neb |
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extract from The Oregonian, Portland, OR, Sunday, August 9, 2005. SMALL, Eldon Dwight "Al"
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Extract from Los Angeles Times (CA), page B9, Thurs 14 Oct 2004. YEUTTER, Gerald "Jerry" Gerald "Jerry" YEUTTER, 78 (Note: Death notice does not include any information about services, etc. Does state that his brother Donald was also a jockey.) |
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Submitted by Carla Rigby ZIMMERER Posted with the kind permission of the Lexington Clipper-Herald Note from Carla: Ferdinand Zimmerer was born in Germany, immigrated in 1854, naturalized in 1864, served in the Civil War, and was a mayor of Lexington and served in the Nebraska legislature. His wife was Emma Dewein, also, born in Germany, immigrated in 1852, naturalized in 1869 and lived to her 100th year....having been born in 1843 and dying on 16 October 1943 just short of the anniversary of her 100th birthday. Their children were John F. Zimmerer, Ursula Katie Zimmerer, Robert Leopold Zimmerer, Emma Zimmerer, George Zimmerer, Louisa Zimmerer, Barbara Louise Zimmerer, Dora H. Zimmerer, Idaho Zimmerer, Montana Zimmerer, Julia Zimmerer and Rosa Zimmerer. Dawson County Pioneer ANOTHER OLD SOLDIER GONE Mr. Zimmerer was one of the early pioneer settlers of Nebraska and was well known over the state to a large number of friends. He was a man of generous impulses and never forgot the hospitable ways of the pioneers. The stranger, even tho a begger, never failed to find food and shelter if he sought it at his hands. He bore adversity bravely and enjoyed prosperity quietly. Another name is stricken from the ever lessening roll of our old soldiers and settlers, and a solitary woman in the sunset of life with two sons and two daughters are left to attest how sadly they will miss him. Yet, in such a death, there is really no cause for grief. His life work was done, they had passed their sixtieth wedding anniversary and wearied with life's duties and cares, weary of suffering and waiting, he passed on to rest. He was a man who united sound sense with strong convictions, was candid, outspoken, and was an aid to raising a high standard of citizenship in our growing community and how much we owe him, it is impossible to estimate. Mr. Zimmerer was a veteran of the Civil War and was wounded at the Battle of Missionary Ridge on November 25, 1863. He served two terms as Mayor of Lexington, was Commandant of the Soldiers Home at Grand Island in 1914 and 1915, and served one term in the state legislature as a representative of this district. "The silver cord is loosed, the golden bowl is broken, the dust has returned to the earth as it was, the spirit has returned to the God who gave it." |
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