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Maria Gideon

Submitter: Susie Martin-Rott Source: Grand Island Independent & Doniphan News Tuesday, July 9, 1912

Mrs. O.P. Gideon was laid to rest Tuesday afternoon. The funeral services were held from the Rosedale Church. Mrs. Gideon lived east of town, near Asburg chapel for several years and has many warm friends in the neighborhood, who were very sorry to hear of her illness and death. She was a devoted wife, a loving and wise mother and one of the kindest and best of neighbors. Maria Darrell, who was born in Buchanan County, Mo, March 11, 1884 (sic-should read 1844) and departed this life July 2, 1912, at her home near Doniphan, Neb. at the age of 68 years, 3 months and 20 days. She united with the Evangelical church in early life. She was joined in marriage to Oliver Gideon, Jan. 24, 1878. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, three sons, two daughters, three brothers and one sister, besides a host of friends. She was a long and patient sufferer and everything was done for her comfort that loving hands could do; But God in this infinate mercy saw fit to relieve her of her suffering and call her home. She will be greatly missed from her family circle and many friends. The funeral services were conducted from the Rose Dale Evangelical church, by Rev. Farley. His text was from Job 14. Several beautiful songs were rendered by the choir there. There were many beautiful floral offerings. She was laid to rest in the Rose Dale Cemetery.

Sweetly rest Dear Loved One
Thy Earthly days are O'er
Your Heavenly Father has called you
To your home beyond the shore
Your kind face we miss among us
And your sweet voice we hear no more
But we'll strive tomeet you loved one
On that home beyond the shore
---A Loved One

Other related items in the same column: Mr. Cash Gideon and sister, Mrs. Will Sanger, came down from Burwell the first of the week to attend their mother's funeral. Miss Darrell came from Iowa the first of the week on account of the deathof her sister, Mrs. Gideon.

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Jacob Gideon

Submitter: Susie Martin-Rott Source: Grand Island Independent Monday, April 25, 1921

J. M. GIDEON, PIONEER RESIDENT OF DONIPHAN, PASSES AWAY

Doniphan, Neb., April 25--(Special Dispatch)-- Jacob M. Gideon, pioneer resident of Doniphan, passed away at this home near Doniphan about 5 oclock Sunday afternoon at the age of 96 years, 11 months. Mr. Gideon had been in good health, considering his advanced years, until about 8 weeks ago when stricken with an illness which had since kept him confined to his bead. Old age and other ailments incident to it were the cause of his demise. Mr. Gideon came to Doniphan before the railroad was built and was one of the earliest settlers in the county. He was well known and highly respected by all who knew him. His wife preceded him in death about five years ago. Two sons have likewise preceded the father in death. Surviving him are two sons, Charles and Clark, both residing in Doniphan. Funeral services will be held from the Congregational Church in Doniphan, at 2 oclock Wednesday afternoon, burial taking place in the Cedar View Cemetery.

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David C. Gideon

Submitter: Susie Martin-Rott Source: Grand Island Independent Wednesday, 18 Jun 1952

DONIPHAN MAN DIES TUESDAY
David Gideon Resided in County Since 1877

David C. Gideon, a resident of Doniphan since 1877, died last night in a local hospital at the age of 92 years. He had been seriously ill for the past 12 weeks. Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock in the Geddes funeral home by Dr. Frank Peyton, pastor of the First Congregational church. Burial will be in Cedar View cemetery at Doniphan with Masonic services by Doniphan Lodge No.36. Mr. Gideon was born Aug. 25. 1859, at Winterset, Ia., to Mr. and Mrs. Jacob M. Gideon and came to Hall county with his parents in 1877. He later helped with the construction of the St. Joseph and Grand Island Railroad when it was built through Hall county. He and Miss Mary Smith were married at Doniphan on Sept. 6, 1894, and they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary seven years ago. Mr. Gideon was the oldest member of Doniphan Lodge No. 36, AF and AM, and received the Jordan medal several years ago. Survivors include his wife and other relatives. He was preceded In death by his parents and three brothers, William, James and Charles. Friends may call at the Gedde funeral home from 7 to 9 o'clock Thursday evening.

CLARK GIDEON OF DONIPHAN DIES

DONIPHAN - David Clark Gideon, 92, commonly known as Uncle Clark, and one of the oldest pioneers of the community, passed away June 18 at a Grand Island hospital where he had been a patient for the past 12 weeks.Mr. Gideon was born August 25, 1859 at Winterset, Iowa to Mr. and Mrs. Jacob M. Gideon. When he was 18 years old he came with his family to the vicinity which is now Doniphan and settled a farm at the south edge of the town. He always assisted his father in farming and when a boy attended the schools in Iowa. He also was well acquainted with Abe Lincoln and often purchased the family's groceries at the Lincoln store. On Sept. 6, 1894, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Smith at Doniphan, and they made their home on the home farm. Mr. Gideon helped with the construction of the St. Joseph and Grand Island Railroad and also saw the starting of the village of Doniphan in 1879. He was always interested in com-munity affairs and was always ready to give a helping hand where needed. He was the oldest member of the Doniphan Lodge No. 86, AF and AM, and received the Jordon medal several years ago. Funeral services were held at the Geddes Funeral home in Grand Island with Dr. Frank Peyton, pastor of the Grand Island Congregational church officiating. Mrs. Rex Crawford accompanied Mrs. Clyde Mitchel and Mrs. Inez Britt, in singing, "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere" and "Sometime We'll Understand". Burial was in the family lot at the Cedar View cemetery, where the Masonic funeral services were conducted by the Doniphan Lodge No. 86, AF & A M Raymond Engel, past master was in charge, assisted by L. L. Holden, master of the lodge and Jack Geist. Members of the lodge and members of the order of the Eastern Star attended in a body. Pallbearers included Leo Bader, Ernest Lepin, W. S. Pickens, Chas. Spellman, Emil Engel and W. W. Woods. Mr. Gideon is survived by his wife and a number of other relatives. Present for the services from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith and Miss Doris Smith of Lincoln; Clyde Gideon of North Platte; Price Gideon of Moravia, Ia.; Mrs. S. B, Sorenson and Mrs. Anna Creason, Hastings; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Weist of Oxford; Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Johnson of Lincoln and a number of friends from Grand Island.

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Max Greenberger

Submitter: Volunteer Source: Grand Island Independent Tuesday, April 23, 1940, page 1 and 4

STROKE CAUSES DEATH OF MAX GREENBERGER
Came from Native Hungary in Young Manhood to Win Business Success
RITES ON THURSDAY
Death Comes This Morning Less Than 2 Days After He Was Stricken

Max GREENBERGER, president of Max GREENBERGER and Co., Inc., died at 8:30 o'clock this morning, at the St. Francis hopital. Little hope for his recovery had been held by physicians since he was stricken with paralysis after retiring Sunday night. The attack followed a day of festivities centering about the marriage of a niece, Saramae GRAETZ, to Douglas BURKMAN, at the GREENBERGER home, 222 North Madison street. Mr. GREENBERGER had participated in the wedding as an attendant, attended a wedding dinner at noon at the Hotel Stratton and, with Mrs. GREENBERGER, entertained 200 friends at a reception in the afternoon and evening. A native of Hungary, who came to the United States when 19 years of age, Mr. GREEENBERGER enjoyed a life which, through industry and thift, carried him from the station of an ambitious immigrant to a position of prominence and respent in the business world.

Began as Tailor

Born Aug. 12, 1884, he came to America in 1904 after completing his schooling and serving an apprenticeship as a tailor in his native land. Following his trade, he spent a year in New York before coming west and locating at Omaha. He came to Grand Island in 1907 and, after a year's employment in the late John Alexander shop, established his own tailoring business. Expanding, he organized a company which launched into the men's clothing and furnishing field in 1916, at the Glover building now occupied by Hested's store. A year later the firm moved to the location of the Mandarin cafe on North Locust street. Enjoying continuous growth, the company took larger quarters in the Mayer building at 116 West Third street in 1926. The next move, in 1936, took the firm to its present location at 221 West Third street.

Funeral Thursday

Always interested in the civic and business affairs of the community he was one of the older members and a regular contributor to the Chamber of Commerce. He attended the Jewish synagogue, maintained the observances of his religious faith and was a member of the Masonic lodge and Kiwanis club. Mr. GREENBERGER married Miss Flora GRAETZ at Omaha, 1905, a union to which two daughters, Mrs. Stanley KULLY and Mrs. Barney ABRAHMS, both of this city, were born. Surviving, besides Mrs. GREENBERGER and their daughters, are three grandchildren, four brothers, Sam GREENBERGER, this city, and Daniel, Heimie and Louis, all residing in Hungary, and three sisters, Sarah in Hungary, Mrs. I. BERKOWITZ at Omaha and Miss Rose GREENBERGER in New York. Funeral service will be held at 2:30 o'clock Thurdsay afternoon at the Livingston-Sondermann funeral home, Rabbi Godstein, Omaha, will conduct the rites and Ashlar lodge, No. 33, A. F. and A. M., will be in charge of the services at the grave. Burial will be in Grand Island cemetery.
Visitation hours will be at the funeral home from seven to nine o'clock Wednesday night.

Grand Island Daily Independent, Friday, April 26, 1940, page 4

FUNERAL RITES HELD FOR MAX GREENBERGER
Many Stores Close During Services for Grand Island Merchant

Funeral services for Max GREENBERGER, veteran Grand Island clothier, were conducted yesterday afternoon at the Livingston-Sondermann Funeral home. Many of the retail stores of the city were closed during the services, which drew a large attendance form all walks of life. The Kiwanis club, of which Mr. GREENBERGER was a member, attended in a body. The funeral home was a mass of floral tributes. Rabbi David Goldstein of Omaha conducted the services of the Jewish church, T. J. Wilson, past worshipful master of Ashlar lodge No. 33, A. F. & A. M., gave the Masonic funeral tribute. Active pallbearers were Francis O'KEEFE, Charles SIPPLE, Henry GREENBERGER, Barnard GREENBERGER, Raynomd MORLIN and Stanley KULLY. Honorary pallbearers were David KAUFMANN, Marshall FIELD, William SCHROEDER, Eugene MILLER, C. S. TAYLOR and Fred L. GILLETTE. In attendance from out of the city were Mr. and Mrs. I. BERKOWITZ, Mr. and Mrs. D. ABRAMS, Mrs. Art ABRAMS, Mrs. Morris FISHER, Mrs. Cecil AZENSTAT, Marshall FIELD, Mr. and Mrs. L. GRAETZ and Mr. Ruben FERER, all of Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. A. J. PORKA, Mr. and Mrs. Hank WEISGURT, all of Lincoln; Max BROWN of Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. I. LIPP of Denver, Colo.; and Mr. and Mrs. L. KULLY, Mr. Yale KULLY, Mr. Maynard KULLY, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry WEISMAN, all of Hastings, Neb.; and Mr. Jack LEDERMAN and Mrs. Morris LEDERMAN of Kearney, Neb.

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Louise Gross

Submitter: Volunteer Source: Grand Island Independent Sept. 23, 1963

LOUISE GROSS DIES AT 72

Mrs. Louise K. Gross, widow of William A. Gross and a resident of Grand Island for more than 60 years, died Sunday in a local nursing home. She had been in ill health for several years and critically ill the last month. The family home is at 229 South Oak. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 Thursday afternoon in the chapel of the Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Home.. The Rev. Harvey Clark, pastor of St. Paul's English Lutheran Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Grand Island Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 o'clock Wednesday evening at the Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Home. Mrs. Gross was born July 27, 1891, at Sutton to Conrad and Katherine Deering Ross. When she was a child of 6, the family came here. Mr. and Mrs. Gross were married here March 1, 1912. Mr. Gross was an employe of the Union Pacific Railroad. He served the city for seven terms as the councilman of the Third Ward. Mr. Gross died June 4, 1961. Mrs. Gross was in ill health at the time. Mrs. Gross was bapized and confirmed in Pilgims Congregational Church. She was a member of the congregation of St. Paul's English Lutheran Church. She is survuved by four children, William Gross, Jr. and Miss Irene Gross, both of Grand Island; Mrs. Richard Foreman, Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. R. L. Harder, Portland, Ore.; three brothers, Conrad and Louis Ross, both of Omaha and Henry Ross, Grand Island, one sister, Mrs. Marie Thompson, San Bernadino, Calif., and five grandchidlren. Besides her husband and her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, George, Adam and Jack Ross.

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Laura Stutzman Gascho

Submitter: Volunteer Source: Grand Island Independent Sept. 4, 1963

MENNONITE RITES FOR MRS. GASCHO

 CAIRO - (Special Dispatch) - Funeral services for Mrs. Laura Stutzman Gascho were held Sunday afternoon at the Mennonite Church north of Wood River. Burial was in the church cemetery. The Rev. Stanley Troyer officiated, assisted by the Rev. Leroy Gingerich. Music was provided by a choral group which included Mrs. Homer Schweitzer, Mrs. Clarence Stutzman, Mrs. Ezra Jantzl, Mrs. Delmar Roth, Gerald Jantzl, Claire Jantzl, Paul Stutzman and Clarence Stutzman. Pallbearers were Alarion Stutzman, Floyd Stutzman, Mertyon Schweitzer, Lester Schweitzer, Delmar Roth and Raymond Beckler. Relatives present from out of state were Mrs. Iva Stutzman and son, Dick, Mrs. Art. M. Stutzman, Mrs. Carl Haims and Don Stutzman, all of Albany, Ore., and Mrs. Barbara Stutzman of Twin Falls, Idaho.

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Florence S. Gallant

Submitter: Volunteer Source: Grand Island Independent Sept. 2, 1963

MRS. GALLANT SUCCUMBS HERE

Mrs. Florence S. Gallant, a resident of the Soldiers and Sailors Home, died Sunday at a local hospital. Mrs. Gallant was the wife of a former commandant and Spanish American War Veteran. Mr. Gallant served the Grand Island home as commandant in the 1930's. Mrs. Gallant was born March 24, 1880, at Plamyra [sic]. She came to Grand Island to make her home in 1959. She is survived by one son Jean, California. A sister, Mrs. Esta Vosburgh, Grand Island and a neice, Mrs. Ethel Gispell, Nebraska City. She was preceded in death by her husband. Funeral services are pending with the Apfel-Butler-Geddes Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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Cerrovio Guerrero

Submitter: Volunteer Source: Grand Island Independent February 28, 1998

Cerrovio "John" Guerrero, 66, of 321 N. Boggs died Thursday, Feb. 26, 1998, at St. Francis Medical Center. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Mary's Cathedral. The Rev. Tom Ryan will officiate. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m., with a 7:30 p.m. rosary, Sunday at Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to the donor's choice. Mr. Guerrero was born on July 26, 1931, at Wood River to Francisco and Ernestina (Cantu) Guerrero. He grew up and was educated in Grand Island. He served in the U.S. Army from Dec. 27, 1948, to Dec. 26, 1951. He married Charlene "Lee" Wachholtz in 1953. He worked at the Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant, packing houses and sand and gravel companies. He worked for the Burlington-Northern Railroad for 24 years and retired in 1995 because of failing health. He married Susan Nova of Broken Bow on 1982, in Grand Island, and they were married in the Catholic Church in 1994. He was a member of St. Mary's Parish, the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. His interests included fishing, crossword puzzles, cooking, listening to the scanner, collecting wrist watches and belt buckles, gardening and canning peppers. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, of Grand Island and of Clay Center; three sons, both of Grand Island, and of Olathe, Kan.; three stepdaughters, of Broken Bow, of Anselmo and of Hyannis; a stepson, of Kearney; 18 grandchildren; one great-grandson; one brother, of Grand Island; and three sisters, both of Wood River, and of Grand Island. He was preceded in death by an infant son and a sister, Flora Roma.

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Bill Guyette

Submitter: Jackie Little Source: Unknown Unknown Date

Bill B. Guyette, 57, of 2839 Independence Ave. died Thursday. Private gravesite services were Friday afternoon in Westlawn Cemetery with Jeff Hayman officating. Pallbearers were J. Guyette, B. Guyetter, T. Guyette, G. Nelson and G. Nolan. Apfel-Butler-Geddes Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Guyette was born Jan. 13, 1928, at Grand Island and grew up here. Mr. Guyette entered the U.S. Army Dec. 3, 1945, and was honorably discharged May 15, 1958, rising to the rank of Sergeant First Class. He married Donna Hayman on March 1, 1955, at Alexandria, Va. After his discharge from the Army they lived for a short time in Seward before moving to Grand Island, where he and his father operated the Island Glass Co. They had founded the business in 1848 and he returned to it after he ended military service. He was a member of the United Commerical Travelers; Elks Lodge 604 and The American Legion Post 53, both of Grand Island, the National Rifle Association and the Platt-Duetsche Society. Survivors include his wife; three sons, of Grand Island; two daughters, also of Grand Island; five grand children, and a sister, of Grand Island. He was preceded in death by his parents.

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Clarence Frenchy Guyette

Submitter: Jackie Little Source: Unknownem> Unknown Date

Clarence J. "Frenchy" Guyette, 74, of Rt. 1 died Thursday morning (4 Dec 1980) at a local hospital. Services will be Monday at 1:30 p.m. at Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Home. The Rev. Laurence Davis will officiate. Burial will be in Westlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are suggesed to Trinity United Methodist Church. Mr. Guyette was born Jan. 11, 1906, at Grand Island, the son of Frank and Catherine Schuett Guyette. He grew up and recieved his education here. On Oct. 6, 1926, he married Mary Vineyard at Grand Island. He worked as Sink and Baer Cleaners until 1935 when he went to work for Bartenbach's as a glazer and paint salesman. In 1946 as a glazier and paint salesman. In 1946 he opened Island Glass Co. Mrs. Guyette died Feb. 26, 1962. On March 9, 1063, he married Doloes Mettenbrink at Grand Island. They made their home here, and he retired in 1976. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and was affiliated with the Platt-Deutsche Society, Ashlar Lodge No. 33. A.F. & A.M., and the Liederkranz Society. Survivors include his widow; a son, of Grand Island; a daughter, of Grand Island; a brother, of San Benito, Texas; two sisters, both of Grand Island; eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

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Louis Grein

Submitter: Volunteer Source: Grand Island Independent February 15, 1998

Louis J. Grein, 81, of Parkplace Care Center, died Friday, Feb. 13, 1998, at St. Francis Medical Center. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Vernon Rice officiating. Burial will be in the Grand Island Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Goodwill Victory House or the family. Mr. Grein was born on Aug. 19, 1916, in Grand Island to Louis and Laura (Carson) Grein. He grew up in Grand Island and was educated there. He joined the Civilian Conservation Corporation after his education. He married Evelyn Slattery on Feb. 29, 1940, in Red Cloud. He worked in construction and carpentry in Grand Island until he and his wife began to operate the Grein Care Home from 1948 to 1972. His wife died in 1972. He also worked as a driver for Griswald Seeds and was employed by Delicious Foods. He was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church and the Platt-Duetsche Society. His interests included farming and gardening. Survivors include three daughters, Mary Rock, Sarah Grein and Susan (Mrs. Bob) Meier, all of Grand Island; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one sister, Peg (Mrs. Herb) Winfrey of Grand Island. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1972, three sons, Charles, Louis and James, and two brothers, Arthur and Dale.

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