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Skrdla, Olive Blake
July 1,1982, Atkinson Graphic
GRAVESIDE RITES HELD FOR OLIVE SKRDLA, 85
born Atkinson on May 11,1897
daughter of George and Mary Beebe Blake.
married Frank E Skrdla Feb 12,1919.
died June 22, in Lincoln
buried Woodlawn Cem, Atkinson
funeral Fri, June 25
children: Blake
grandchildren: Robert and Merri.
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Slaymaker, Anna Arlene Sterns
July 14,1994, Atkinson Graphic
ARLENE SLAYMAKER
born July 4,1922 at Atkinson
daughter of Albert and Laura Sterns.
married Elmer Slaymaker on April 28,1947 at O'Neill.
died July 7,1994 in Atkinson
buried Woodlawn Cem.
funeral July 9,1994 at the United Methodist Church in Atkinson
children: Garold Slaymaker, of O'Neill; Louise Sparks of O'Neill, Dorothy Carr of Atkinson, Zelda Gallagher of Inman, and Lora Marvin of Grand Island;
brothers: Edward Sterns of Papillion and Donald Sterns of O'Neill;
sisters: Mildred Pride of Omaha and Doris Moss of Sioux City, Iowa - 1
2 aunts: Gladys Davis of Atkinson and Sis Barnes of Racine, Wis; and nieces, nephews and cousins.
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Slaymaker, Bertha Diploma Davis
March 30,1928, Atkinson Graphic
MRS WESLEY K SLAYMAKER
Bertha Diploma Davis was born at Bear Valley, Wabasha Co, Minn, March 28,1870, died at her home near Atkinson, March 22,1928, aged 57 years, 11 months and 23 days.
She came with her parents to Holt Co in 1884, where she was married to Wesley K Slaymaker, Dec 25,1889, in Atkinson. To this union were born: Elmer Vane, Charles Edward, Geo, Harry, Mrs Rinnie Izetta Barnes, Lawrence Guy, Frances Shirley, all living in Holt Co. there are 16 grandchildren. With these and a large number of friends and neighbors, her father and mother, Mr andMrs Slyvanus Miner Davis, 4 brothers and 3 sisters, Chas of Atkinson, Jess and Levi of Crawford, Clyde of Chadron, Mrs Frank Baily of Whichita, Kan, Mrs Dewitt Morrison of Newport, Mrs Dexter Russell of Miami, Flor, remain to mourn her loss. All were present except Mrs Dexter.
Mrs Slaymaker was a woman of very high character, when sickness or sorrow visited any home in her neighborhood, she was the one who was always present to help and comfort. She was a splendeid mother and a faithful wife. All too soon is she taken away from those for whom she lived to serve. The memory of her unselfish ministries will be a blessing to her loved ones.
Funeral services were held in the Methodist Episcopal Church in Atkinson Saturday, March 24th, interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
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Slaymaker, Daniel James
June 24,1921 Atkinson Graphic
HOLT COUNTY PIONEER PASSES, DANIEL JAMES SLAYMAKER
Daniel James Slaymaker was born at Elizabeth, Ind, Aug 5,1881 and died in his 90th year at Atkinson June 15,1921.
With the members of his family he followed the frontier, moving successively from Ind to Ohio, Ill, and Minn. He knew the hardships, privations and sacrifices of a pioneer's life. In June 1879 with 3 brothers, and 2 sisters, he settled on the land 4 and ½ miles s of Atkinson, which has since been his home.
He was a quiet, studious, unassuming man of upright character and sterling worth as all who knew him can testify.
He leaves to mourn his loss 1 sister, Rebecca Slaymaker who has been with him all her life; his nephew, Lewis Slaymaker who cared for him the later years of his life, and other nieces and nephews who will not soon forget him, for he has been a wise counselor and true friend to them all.
Funeral services were held at the Louis Slaymaker home Thur afternoon June 16th conducted by Rev E L Peterson, pastor of the Methodist Church of Atkinson and interment made in Woodlawn Cem
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Slaymaker, Edward Charles
March 2,1951, Atkinson Graphic
RITES HELD SUNDAY FOR ED SLAYMAKER
born Atkinson, May 15,1892
son of Wesley K and Bertha Davis Slaymaker.
married 1921 Amy Ashby Anderson.
died at the home at the age of 58 years 9 months and 7 days.
buried Woodlawn Cemetery, Military rites
funeral Sunday in the Methodist Church
children: Darold of Atkinson, Mrs Clyde Doolittle of Amelia, Mrs Robert Cabage of San Francisco, California; and Jerry of Atkinson.
brothers: Harry and Elmer of Stuart; and Laurance of Atkinson;
sisters: Mrs Perry Barnes of Atkinson and Mrs Charles Prussa of Stuart;
In 1918 he enlisted in the Army, served in evacuation hospitals, in France and was discharged in July 1919.
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Slaymaker, Edward Owen
Nov 18,1960, Atkinson Graphic
ED SLAYMAKER, PIONEER, EX LEGISLATOR, DIES
born April 20,1878 at the family home at Mazeppa, Minn
son of John A and Susan Everett Slaymaker
married Rose M Dvorak of Atkinson on Nov 27,1923 at Council Bluffs, Iowa.
died at his home in Atkinson on Nov 13,1960 at the age of 82 years, 6 months and 25 days, suffered a heart attack and died in his sleep.
buried Woodlawn Cemetery.
funeral Tuesday n at the Methodist Church in Atkinson
children: Doris May (Mrs Elmer Vogel) and Raydean (Mrs Fred Kunz) both of Stuart
brothers: Reuben, George, John
sisters: Cornelia Belle Sheldon,Estella Whipple, Anna Newton and Maude Slaymaker.
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Slaymaker, Mary Neibaur
July 10,1931, Atkinson Graphic
MRS LEWIS SLAYMAKER DIES AT HER FARM HOME
HAD BEEN FAILING IN HEALTH FOR SEVERAL YEARS; FUNERAL THIS AFTERNOON
Mrs Lewis E Slaymaker, 45, lifelong resident of this community passed away Wednesday at her home five miles southwest of Atkinson. Mrs Slaymaker had been in failing health for about 3 years.
Funeral services will be held this afternoon at Methodist Episcopal Church, Atkinson.
Mary Neibaur was born near Stuart on April 15,1886. At the time of her death, July 8,1931, her age was 45 years, 2 montsh 23 days.
She grew to womanhood on her father's farm in the community in which she was born and on Dec 27,1911 was united in marriage to Lewis E Slaymaker. To them were born 5 children, 3 of whom died in infancy. Her husband and 2 children, Ferne Leola and Vernon Elmer, survive her. 3 sisters and 3 brothers also mourn her passing.
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Slaymaker, Mary Emily
Aug 30,1912, Atkinson Graphic
Mary Emily Slaymaker was born near Elizabeth in Harrison County, Indiana, and died at her home four and a half miles southwest of Atkinson, Aug 22,1912, being 84 years old.
When she was a child, the family moved to Seneca County, Ohio, and later to Illinois where she grew to womanhood. In 1856, she moved with her father, brothers, and one sister, to Bear Valley, Minnesota, and again to Nebr in 1879.
In early womanhood she united with the Disciples of Christ of the Christian Church, and died in that faith.
During her last days, she was tenderly cared for by her devoted sister, Rebecca and brother, Daniel. The children of one of her brothers had been her charge, during their childhood and these children also helped to make her comfortable. One brother, Daniel and one sister, Rebecca, survive her, besides a number of more distant relatives.
Funeral services were conducted from her late home by Rev W S York, after which she was tenderly laid to rest in Woodlawn cem.
A host of friends sympathize with the sorrowing ones.
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Slaymaker, Reuben Everett
Nov 1, 1912, Atkinson Graphic
OBITUARY
Rueben Everett Slaymaker, oldest son of John A and Susan M Slaymaker, was born in Wabasha Co, Minn, March 30,1859.
He came to Holt Co with his parents in 1879 and with his father took government land in 1880, which has been his home until his death.
Part of his time was spent in teaching or some educational work. He was stricken with paralysis Aug 17 and lay a helpless invalid until released Oct 25,1912.
The highest esteem at which he was held was shown by the friends who came from near and far to offer their help in caring for him.
He leaves a mother, 3 brohters , and 3 sisters to mourn his being taken in the prime of life.
The funeral was conducted from the M E Church by the pastor W S York, and his body was laid to rest in Woodlawn Cemetery.
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Slaymaker, Robert Owen
March 10,2005, Atkinson Graphic
ROBERT O SLAYMAKER
born April 19,1923 at Stuart
son of John and Agnes Neibauer Slaymaker.
married Dec 16,1948 Ferne Freouf at Fremont.
died March 5,2005 at Atkinson
buried Woodlawn Cemetery.Atkinson, with military graveside rites
funeral March 9,2005 at Seger Funeral Home
children: Ferne of Atkinson, 3 daughters, Evelyn Pena of Klamath Falls, Oreg, Dorothy Campbell of Atkinson, Bonnie Walton of O'Neill, Bob of Blanchard, Ok, Ed and Roger, all of Atkinson.
grandchildren: Tabitha Slaymaker
sister: Edith Smith
brothers: John (Bud), Walt, Ray
He enlisted in the U S Army on Sept 18,1946 and served during WWII and attained the rank of Tech 5. He was discharged on Sept 16,1947.
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Slaymaker, Serena Emily Johnson
July 7,1983, Atkinson Graphic
RITES WEDNESDAY FOR SERENA E SLAYMAKER, 80
born Stuart,Aug 22,1896
daughter of Richmond and Varinna Radcliffe Johnson
married Laurence G Slaymaker in Atkinson on April 9,1918.
died Sunday
buried Woodlawn Cemetery.
funeral Wednesday, July 6 at United Methodist Church, Atkinson
children: Wesley of Newport, Mrs Irven (Virginia) Gaughenbaugh of Fremont, Mrs Glenn (Jean) Carlisle of Fremont, Laurence of Atkinson, Mrs Melvin (Avis) Hickerson of Valley;
sisters: 3
brothers: 8
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Slaymaker, Wesley Knowlton
Jan 18,1946, Atkinson Graphic
W K SLAYMAKER, ONE OF EARLIEST PIONEERS, IS DEAD
born March 22, 1867, at Wabasha, Mazeppa Co, Minn
son of Henry and Mary Slaymaker
married Berthe Davis on Christmas Day in 1888. Mrs Slaymaker preceded him in death 18 years ago on March 22
died Tue morning, at the Mrs Bert Freed Home in Atkinson. Jan 15,1946 at the age of 78 years, 9 months and 23 days.
buried Woodlawn Cemetery.
funeral Methodist Church
children: Elmer, Edward, Harry and Laurance, Mrs Rinnie Barnes, and Mrs Frances Prussa; all of Atkinson.
grandchildren: Darold, Lyle, and Wesley Slaymaker, Dale and Gerald Barnes, Zelda Barnes, -, S Sgt Floyd Barnes, was killed almost three years ago in the accidental crash of an army plane - Lyle Slaymaker, discharged is in Omaha; Laurance Slaymaker, Jr is in Japan; Wesley Slaymaker, wounded veteran is being treated in an army hospital in Springfield, Mo; and Darold Slaymaker, navy, is stationed at Elizabeth City, NC. - Gerald Barnes has been discharged and will live on a farm;
sister: Mrs R J Lumsden of Lincoln
brother: Lewis
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Slaymaker, Wesley Robinson
May 25,1945, Atkinson Graphic
SGT SLAYMAKER, SOUTH PACIFIC VETERAN HOME
Oct 5,2006 Atkinson Graphic
WESLEY R SLAYMAKER
born Feb 28,1919 at Newport
son of Laurence G and Serena Johnson Slaymaker.
married Helen L Zink on April 91, 1946 at the Methodist Church in Atkinson.
died Sept 28,2006 in Atkinson.
buried Woodlawn Cemetery.at Atkinson with military rites
funeral Oct 3,2006 at the First Presbyterian Church in Atkinson
children: Sandra of Edgemont, SD, and Mary Lou Brinkman of Laramie, Wyo, Wesley "Robb" of O'Neill
grandchildren: Ross Brinkman, Matthew Brinkman, Rick Slaymaker, Robert Slaymaker, Randy Slaymaker, Dustin Slaymaker, Mick Zink.
sisters: Jean Carlisle of Jonesboro, Ark, and Avis Hickerson of Fullerton, Nebr
brother: Laurence of Atkinson
enlisting in the US Army onFeb 21, 1942. He served in the 37th Division, 129th Infantry, M company in the South Pacific on the islands of Fiji, the New Herbrides, Guadalcanal, Bouganville, and was wounded on Luzon in the Phillippines Islands during WWII. Sergeant Slaymaker was awarded the purple heart and bronze star and was honorably discharged on Jan 31,1946.
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Smith, Albert Philip
May 27,1993, Atkinson Graphic
ALBERT SMITH
born Jan 30,1917
son of Carl and Lillie Fix Smith.
married Quentin Mlinar on Aug 26,1947.
died May 20,1993 at Kearney
buried Woodlawn Cemetery, in Atkinson.
funeral Sat, May 22, at Seger Funeral Home in Atkinson.
children: Clark; , Leile Anderson; Roma Vogel; and Eunice Penry;
grandchildren: Jordan, Tyler and Jeremy Anderson, Megan, Nicole and Michelle Vogel and Jackie and Wade Penry;
brothers: 2 - Carl Smith.
sisters: Evelyn Pacha, Sylvia Morgan, Betty LeMunyan, Genevieve Forbes, Holly Shane
He served nearly 5 years in the infantry during WWII from 1941-45. He spent some time in the Aleutian Islands.
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Smith, Carl Louis
June 7,1973, Atkinson Graphic
SERVICES HELD FOR CARL L SMITH, 79
born Feb 26,1894 at Clatonia, Nebr.
son of Conrad and Hanna Knapp Smith
married Lillie Fix, Aug 12,1914 at O'Neill.
died at Atkinson after a heart attack.
buried Woodlawn Cemetery.
funeral Tuesday June 5 at United Methodist Church.
children: Clarence Archie and Lester James, Mrs Lawrence Evelyn Pacha, Albert Smith, Carl Smith of Lexington, Mrs Wm Sylvia Morgan, Mrs Robert Betty LeMunyan, Mrs Alvin Genevieve Forbes of Fort Collins, Colorado, Mrs Charles Holly Shane
sisters: Mrs Charles Viola Doolittle of Cortland, and Mary Ridgely of Beatrice;
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Smith, Catherine Kesler
March 1895, Atkinson Graphic
OBITUARY
Catherine Smith, whose maiden name was Kesler, was born in Saxe Coburg, Germany, Aug 15,1817; and died at her home in Atkinson, March 18,1895, aged 77 years, 7 months and 3 days.
The deceased was married to Frederick Smith, her now bereft husband, about the year, 1841. Into this union was born 9 children, five of which preceded her in death.
They came over to America in 1847 and settled in Penn, In 1880 they removed to Atkinson where they have since resided.
She joined the Lutheran Church several years ago, and lived a constant member of the same.
Mrs Smith was highly esteemed by all who knew her. She was a kind companion, a loving mother and a good neighbor.
The funeral took place from the M E Church in the midst of a large concourse of people. The services were in charge of the pastor, assisted by Revs R Blackburn and C F Smith and H A Wilson.
The remains were interred in the Cemetery in Atkinson, and tears and heartfelt grief.
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Smith, Donald Royal
July 28,2005, Atkinson Graphic
DONALD R SMITH
born Dec 15,1915 at Powersville, Mo
son of Otto and Minnie Good Smith.
married Marjorie Mae Ratliff on July 4,1942 at Long Pine.
died July 22,2005 in Atkinson.
buried Woodlawn Cemetery.
funeral Monday July 25,2005 at First Presbyterian Church in Atkinson
children: Rick of Atkinson
grandchildren: Kara Yeager of Crete, Nebr, and Michele and Kolm of Beatrice
great grandchildren: Kaitlyn Yeager of Crete.
brothers: Earl, George, and JI
sisters: Margaret, Emma and Opal.
Don enlisted in the U S Army onMarch 3,1943 at the age of 28. He served on a hospital ship carrying the wounded out of some of the best known battles of WWII. He served in the Medical Corps in the European Theatre, seeing action during D Day and Anzio Beachhead. He was discharged on Oct 15,1945.
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Smith, Frederick
Oct 17,1895, Atkinson Graphic
Died, Frederick Smith on Tuesday Oct 8,1895, age 73 years, 5 months 23 days. He was born at Sut Coburg, Germany on March 15,1822, he came to the US in 1837 and settled in Wayne Co, Penn. From there he moved to Atkinson where he resided till the day of his death. On Nov 11,1864 he enlisted in the 45th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers and served until July 16,1865, when he received an honorable discharge. He leaves three children, a son and two daughters to mourn his loss. His wife preceded him to the better world about a year ago.
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Smith, Lawrence LeRoy
March 16,2006, Atkinson Graphic
LAWRENCE L SMITH
born Nov 25,1907 at Inez
son of Charles and Myrtle Moss Smith.
married Mina Steele on Oct 2,1945 at the ranch. She passed away March 2,1967 from a battle with cancer.
married Bonnie Bancroff on March 29,1970 in Kileen, Texas. She passed away Dec 30,2003.
died Friday, March 10,2006 at Atkinson.
buried Woodlawn Cemetery.
funeral Sunday,March 12,2006 at Faith Wesleyan Church, Atkinson.
children: Donna Anderson of Bethany, Okla, Rollin of Pilger, Verdon of Aktinson
brothers: Charles of Osmond, Merrill
sisters: Lilah Heiser of Lincoln, Dorothy Garwood, Elda Heiser
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Smith, Lois M Hammerberg
Jan 14,1988, Atkinson Graphic
RITES HELD FOR MRS J I SMITH
born July 22,1922 at Milford
daughter of Oscar and Mabel Earle Hammerberg.
married J I Smith were married Aug 18,1966 in O'Neill.
died Wednesday, Jan 6 at her home.
buried Woodlawn Cemetery.
funeral Friday at Seger Funeral Home
children: Bill Milner
sister: Thelma Samms of Wichita, Kan.
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Smith, Rena V Riley
Dec 27,1984, Atkinson Graphic
SERVCIES HELD FOR RENA SMITH, 69
born March 11,1915 at Dustin
daughter of Robert and Nellie Hallack Riley.
married Jack Smith.
died Dec 18 at her home at Atkinson, at the age of 69 years.
buried Woodlawn Cemetery.
funeral Friday, Dec 21 at United Methodist Church
children: Jack of Phoenix, Ariz; Mrs Clem (Betty) Disterhaupt of Atkinson, Mrs Cecil (Carol Jean) Henderson of Des Moines, Iowa, Mrs Robert (Donna) Mason of Des Moines and Mrs Brett (Diane)Burress of Howes, SD;
sister: Mrs Olive Wahl of Atkinson.
brother: 3
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Smith, Seymour S
Dec 6,1912, Atkinson Graphic
S S SMITH DIES SUDDENLY IN THE POST OFFICE
The community was shocked on Sunday morning by the sudden death of S S Smith. Mr Smith got up apparently as well as usual in the morning, did his chores and came downtown for the mail about 10 o'clock. It appears he had just taken his mail from the box and had started to read a letter when he was suddenly stricken and fell to the floor. Dick Boehme was in the office at the time heard him fall and went to see what was the matter. Just at that time W E Scott came in the door and they tried to help him up, but seeing something serious was the trouble Mr Scott hastened to summon Dr Townsend whose office was the next door south. The doctor hastened in and tried to revive him but nothing could be done, as death had come almost instantly. Indications were that it was caused by a rupture of a blood vessel in the brain causing paralysis of the brain and almost instantaneous death.
Seymour S Smith, the subject of this sketch, was a sonof Rufus and Julia Ann Jessup Smith, he was born at Salem, Wis, inJan 1848 and died in Atkinson on Dec 1,1912, at the age of approximately 65 years. His childhood days were spent with his parents in Wisconsin where he grew to manhood.
On Feb 8,1872 he was united in marriage to Harriet Hartnell and 14 years later with his wife and family removed to Nebraska settling at North Loup, in Valley County.
To this marriage there were born 7 children. Howard of Valley County, this state, Ada, now Mrs Laughlin of New York City, Mrs Julia Tyler of Detroit, Mich, Charles of Atkinson, Mrs Stella Beebe of Chicago, Mrs Ruth White of Cody, Wyo, and Mrs Nina Moss of Oakdale, this state.
After 13 years residence in Valley County the deceased again removed to Hotl County settling south of Inez, where with his son Charles he succeeded in building up one of the best ranches in Holt Co. Last spring he sold his ranch interests and moved into town intending to retire from active business and purchased a home in the north part of town. During the summer in company with his wife, he visited his children and brothers, and also his aged mother, who still lives at Salem, Wis.
Mr Smith was a man of usually rugged health and rugged virtue and was highly esteemed among all who knew him. When on Sunday morning his sudden death in the postoffice was learned it brought a shock to the entire community. Outside of perhaps members of his family it was not known but that he was hale and rugged and even they were unappraised of the fact that he was in immediate danger.
Besides his wife, mother and children, Mr Smith leaves 2 brothers, George in California and Frank of Salem, Wis, 1 sister, Mrs Thos Bishop of Pleasant Dale, near Lincoln to mourn his going, besides a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral was held from the Presbyterian Church on Wednesday afternoon and interment was made in Woodlawn Cemetery.
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Solfermoser, Lily Dunn Schrader
Jan 14,1938, Atkinson Graphic
MRS F SOLFERMOSER IS CALLED BY DEATH
ATKINSON WOMAN DIES AT STUART HOSPITAL; FUNERAL TODAY AT ST JOHN'S CHURCH
born Holt County on Sept 28,1887
married Dec 26,1907 at O'Neill Hugo August Schrader. Mr Schrader was employed by a milling company until his death in 1918.
married May 3,1924 Frank Solfermoser who lives on a ranch in the Inez community 25 miles south of Atkinson.
died Stuart Jan 12,1938, aged 50 years, 3 months 14 days
buried Woodlawn Cemetery.
funeral Friday Jan 14 at St John's Lutheran Church, Atkinson.
children: Helen,
sisters: Mrs H J Schrader of Atkinson, Helen and one son who died in infancy.
brothers: Fred and Tom Dunn of Atkinson, George of Spokane, Wash;
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Spears, Mary Jane Anderson
July 28,1911, Atkinon Graphic
OBITUARY - SPEARS
Mary Jane Anderson was born in East Port, Iowa, Nov 12, 1862 and died July 21,1911 in Atkinson
She was married to F C Spears on March 21,1880 at Doty, this state, and moved to Badger where they lived until about 12 years ago, removing to Atkinson where she resided until her death.
One child was born to this union, Mrs Clara Rhoades, who with the husband, 1 brother and 1 sister survive to mourn her loss.
She was a member of the Episcopal Church, a dutiful wife and mother, and had many friends in the community who will greatly miss her.
The funeral was held from the house on July 22 and the remains laid at rest in Woodlawn Cemetery.
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Spence, Anna Fern Pelcer
Nov 25,1993, Atkinson Graphic
ANNA FERN SPENCE
born July 14,1906 in Tobias, Nebr
daughter of Harry and Ida (Tindal) Pelcer.
married Clarence E "Col" Spence on May 25,1929 in Emmet. Col Spence died May 20,1993
died Thursday, Nov 18 in Atkinson.
buried Woodlawn Cemetery, Atkinson
funeral Monday in the United Methodist Church in Atkinson
children: Helen (Mrs Richard) Braun, Atkinson; Gary Spence, Prescott, Arizona; and Dennis Spence, Bassett;
sister: 1
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Spence, Col Clarence Edward
May 27,1993, Atkinson Graphic
CLARENCE (COL) SPENCE
born Nov 8,1907 in Atkinson
son of George and Florence (Norris) Spence
married May 25, 1929 Anna F Pelcer in Emmet, Nebr.
buried Woodlawn Cemetery, in Atkinson.
funeral Sat May 22 at the United Methodist Church in Atkinson
children: Helen Braun of Atkinson; Gary Spence of Prescott, Arizona; and Dennis Spence Bassett;
grandchildren: Lorie Dobrovolny, Barb Henrichs, Wayne Braun, Tim Braun, David Spence, Pat Spence, and Tracy Clark;
great grandchildren: Cory and Lisa Dobrovolny; Nathan, Katie and Kellie Henrichs; Melissa, Amanda, and Ashley Braun; and Trever, Sebastian and Stephanie Spence;
brothers: Elmer and Richard, William (Penny) Spence of O'Neill.
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Spence, George E
Jan 5,1951, Atkinson Graphic
GEORGE E SPENCE, PIONEER CITIZEN OF ATKINSON, DIES AT 74 ON EVE OF NEW YEAR
born Nov 9,1876 at Avon, Ill
son of George A and Adda Spence
married Miss Florence Norris of Sloan, Iowa on Nov 30,1898 at O'Neill
died at his home in Atkinson on Dec 31,1950 at the age of 74 years, one month and 22 days.
buried Woodlawn Cemetery.
funeral Tue at the Methodist Church in Atkinson.
children: Wm N Spence of Ewing; and Richard G Spence of Long Pine;Clarence E and Elmer E, both of Atkinson;
grandchildren: Lyle Spence of Ewing, Mrs Helen Braun, Gary and Dennis, children of Mr and Mrs C E Spence of Atkinson, Douglas and Jeffrey, children of Mr and Mrs Elmer Spence of Atkinson.
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Spence, Mary Augusta Krueger
Aug 1970, Atkinson Graphic
RITES HELD FOR MRS MARY SPENCE
born on a farm north of Atkinson March 12,1887.
daughter of Gus and Katherine Sibert Krueger
married Frank Spence at O'Neill on Aug 18,1906.
died Aug 12 at Atkinson
buried Woodlawn Cemetery.
funeral Saturday, Aug 15 at First Presbyterian Church.
children: Clara, Paul and Alvin, Mrs Weaver (Ruth) Bausch, Lloyd Spence of Columbus
brothers: 3 - John Krueger of Atkinson.
sisters: Anna Krueger of Herrick, SD, Mrs Emma Castle of St Charles, SD, and Mrs Martha McCarron of Strawberry Point, Iowa, Mrs Minnie Voracheck of Thief River Falls, Minn, and Tuscson, Ariz
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Spence, Sarah Adeline Norris
Feb 16,1923, Atkinson Graphic
MRS ADELINE SPENCE
Mrs Adeline Spence, widow of George A Spence, Civil War Veteran, whose death preceded in 1898, passed away Sun,the 11th inst, aged 80 years 10 months and 6 days.
Sarah Adeline Norris was born near Akron,Ohio, April 5th, 1842. She moved with her parents to Decatur Co,Iowa when a child. There she received her education and taught school for a number of years in Ill.
She was united in marriage to Geo A Spence in April 1865 in Abington, Ill. To this union were born seven children, three dying in infancy.
Early in life she united with the Methodist Church and lived a consistent Christian life.
One daughter, Mrs Hattie Huston, and three sons, George, and Frank of Atkinson, and William of Omaha, survive her, also 15 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs Ingraham of Boston, Mass; and Miss Anna Norris of Omaha.
The funeral services were conducted at the Methodist Church in Atkinson Tue afternoon and interment was made in Woodlawn Cem.
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Spilger, Henry Joseph
Feb 5,1909, Atkinson Graphic
Mr Spilger's baby died Monday morning about 1 o'clock, aged about 7 months. Funeral was held Tuesday morning, Rev Graunke officiated the services.
After several weeks illness the 7 month old son of Charles Spigler at Green Valley, gave up it's struggle for life early Mon morning, Feb 1. The burial services were held at the Sigler home Tue morning and the remains brought up to Atkinson for burial. The services were in charge of Rev H W Grunke.
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Sprague, Kenneth E
May 5,1983, Atkinson Graphic
SERVICES HELD FOR KENNETH SPRAGUE
born Nov 4,1915 at Star, Nebr
son of Henry and Mae Belle Sprague
married Anna Mae Wondercheck Gordon, on May 4,1943
died at his home on April 28 at the age of 67 years.
buried Woodlawn Cemetery.Atkinson.
funeral May 2 at United Methodist Church in Kilgore
children: Kenneth of Indianola; Shirley Anderson of Rawlins, Wyo and Geneva Smith of Grand Island
brothers: Don, Otto and Raymond
sisters: Sylvia Rossler, Vernie Gattenby and Aletha Beckwith.
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Stanek, Frank
Nov 15,1984, Atkinson Graphic
RITES HELD FOR FRANK STANEK, 82
born Oct 3, 1902 in Chicago, Ill
son of Frank and Antonia Sojka Stanke.
died Nov 11 in Omaha 82 years of age.
buried Woodlawn Cemetery.
funeral Wed at Seger Funeral Home.
sister: Mrs John (Eleanor) Mohr of Atkinson;
brother: George Stanek of Reno, Nev;
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Stevens, Bessie Irene Vraspir
Nov 20,1975, Atkinson Graphic
RITES HELD FOR MRS DALE STEVENS
born April 30, 1923 at Lynch.
daughter of Joe and Henrietta Vraspir
married Dale Stevens on Jan 21, 1946 at Osceola, Nebr.
died Fri, Nov 14 in Atkinson
buried Woodlawn Cem.
funeral Tues at Seger Funeral Home
children: Mrs Dale (Sandra) Lidgett of Norfolk;
grandchildren: Bryan Todd and Jeremy Jay;
sister: Helen Woehl of Helens, Mont;
brother: Alvin Vraspir of Omaha;
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Stevens, Herbert Dale
April 13,2006, Atkinson Graphic
HERBERT DALE STEVENS
born Aug 21,1914 Page, Nebr.
son of Herbert O and Nelle Gray Stevens
married Nov 10,1979 Leona Ruggles of O'Neill.
married Jan 21,1946 Bessie Vraspir in Osceola, Nebr. she died 1975
died April 4,2006 in Pharr, Texas.
buried Woodlawn Cemetery.
children: Sandra Lidgett of Norfolk;
grandchildren: Jeremy Lidgett and Bryan Lidgett of Nofolk
brothers: Dean V., Leo of Florida, Ivan of Omaha
He entered the U S Army in April of 1941 and served in the 310th Medical Battalion - Red Bull Division WWII serving in Tunisia, Naples - Foggia, Rome Arno - North Appennies. He received the Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Ribbon. He was discharged in Sept 1945 with the rank of Sergeant.
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Stoecker, Joseph William
June 23,1967, Atkinson Graphic
JOE STOECKER FOUND DEAD; RITES HELD
born Oct 22,1892 at Schuyler
son of Joseph and Elizabeth Stoecker.
married Ina Conrad at Schuyler.
died Saturday of a heart attack
buried Woodlawn Cemetery, military rites
funeral June 22 at Seger Funeral Home
children: Fred Conrad of Newcastle, Wyo, Joseph William of Wellfleet, and Neil Dorsey of Grand Island
sisters: Carrie Borin of Grand Island - 2.
He served in the U S Army in WWI in France and England.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Stolcpart, Rexie B
July 7,1967, Atkinson Graphic
STOLCPART BOY DROWNS; RITES TODAY
son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Stolcpart of Newport
drowned Tuesday in Merritt Reservoir, southwest of Valentine. Eight year old
buried Woodlawn Cemetery.
funeral Friday July 7 at St John's Lutheran Church, Atkinson
brothers: Rick, Randy and Rodney.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Stolte, "Fritz" Frederick
June 27,1919, Atkinson Graphic
OBITUARY
Frederick Stolte was born Oct 25,1843 in Mecklinburg, Schwerin, Germany , died in Atkinson June 22,1919 at the age of 75 years, 7 months and 27 days. He was the youngest of five children, 1 brother and 3 sisters having passed away before him. His father died when he was 9 years old.
In 1867 at the age of 24 years he came to America and settled in Madison, Wis where he remained for 3 years.
He was married to an old schoolmate of his childhood, Miss Mary Burgentine at Lodie, Wis in 1870. To this union 6 children were born, 1 daughter and 5 sons, 3 sons having passed away in childhood.
Adolph and Rudolph, twins, were stricken with diphtheria, both passing away in one week at the age of 5 years.
In 1871 he came with his young wife to Colfax Co, Nebr, taking a homestead there passing thru all the hardships of pioneer life. In 1885 he sold his farm in Colfax Co and with his family moved on a farm 1 ½ miles from Atkinson, where his wife passed away in 1891. 14 years ago he retired from farm life and came to Atkinson where he remained until death.
He leaves to mourn his death 1 daughter, Mrs Minne Wyss of Omaha, who was by his bedside the last week, and 2 sons, Fred and Henry Stolte of Atkinson. 8 grandchildren and a niece, Mrs Elizabeth Kusel and 2 great nephews, Harold and Theodore Kusel, the later 3 having made their home with him for the last 9 years and cared for his wants in his declining years.
Funeral services were held at the home in Atkinson Tuesday afternoon June 24th, conducted by Rev J R Janssen, pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church and interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
The World recedes, it disappears,
Heaven opens on my eyes, my ears,
with sounds seraphic ring;
Lend your wings! I mount! I fly!
O grave! Where is thy victory?
O death! Where is thy sting?
Submitted by Doris Counts
Strand, DeAnna Leigh
Oct 29,1992, Atkinson Graphic
Obituaries DEANNA LEIGH STRAND
daughter of Ron and Sheila Strand
died Kearney, Nebraska October 19,1992.
buried Woodlawn Cemetery in Atkinson
Submitted by Doris Counts
Stull, Abraham
Jan 3,1947, Atkinson Graphic
RITES ARE HELD AT METHODIST CHURCH FOR ABRAHAM STULL
born Taylor Co, West Virginia, on Nov 13,1875
son of John and Sara Lewis Stull
married April 13,1901, Miss Martha Sigmon at Plattsmouth.
died at his farm home 6 miles east of Atkinson, Dec 26,1946, at the age of 71 years, 1 month and 13 days.
buried Woodlawn Cemetery.
funeral Methodist Church Saturday afternoon
children: two died in infancy. Orall died at the age of 35 years. Agnes died at the age of 12 years, Abraham of Atkinson, George of Crawford, Mrs Dorothy Mick of Atkinson and Mrs Zelpha Proctor of Beatrice
grandchildren: 3
sisters: 4
Submitted by Doris Counts
Stull, Elizabeth Ann Mick
Sept 1978, Atkinson Graphic
RITES TODAY FOR MRS ABE STULL
born April 8,1912
daughter of Matt and Caroline Seger Mick.
married Abe Stull on May 21,1935 in Burwell.
died Sunday in Atkinson.
buried Woodlawn Cemetery, Atkinson.
funeral Sept 28 at Seger Funeral Home
sister: Mrs Ed Brandt of Atkinson
brother: 1
Submitted by Doris Counts
Sturdevant, Brantley Elijah
Jan 7,1938, Atkinson Graphic
BRANTLEY E STURDEVANT CLOSES LONG CAREER OF LOYAL SERVICE TO ATKINSON AND HOLT COUNTY
DEATH ON NEW YEAR'S DAY TAKES 85 YEAR OLD NEBRASKA PIONEER WHO HELD MANY PLACES OF PUBLIC TRUST; ILLNESS, BRIEF; BUSINESS PLACES CLOSE FOR FUNERAL
born Blackwalnut, Wyoming County, Penn Dec 11,1852
son of James B and Josephine L Sturdevant. father died at the age of 93 years, his mother at 89.
married Aug 24,1876 at Sylvaria, Bradford County, Penn, Ellen Olivia Smith
died age of 85 years and 21 days, at his home in Atkinson, Saturday, Jan 1,1938
buried Woodlawn Cemetery.
funeral Monday at Methodist Church
children: Major Zelle B U S Army Medical Corps,of Seattle, Wash; Dr George O, dentist of Lincoln; Olivia Zoe McKee of Atkinson.
grandchildren: Mary Ellen and Neal Sturdevant McKee of Atkinson, Bobbette M Sturdevant, daughter of Mr and Mrs LaZelle of Los Angeles, Cal.
brothers: Joseph B, George M, James O, Dr Charles L of Atkinson, Frank M of Lincoln, Edward P
sister: Bertha J Mills of Gordon
Submitted by Doris Counts
Sturdevant, Josephine L Mowry
May 22, 1914, Atkinson Graphic
OBITUARY
Josephine L Mowry was born Feb 8th,1826 near Meshoppen, Penn, being the second child of George and Margaret Mowry, she being one of a family of twelve, two sons and ten daughters, which grew to maturity, all of whom have preceded her to the other shore. March 30,1848 she was married to James B Sturdevant of Blackwalnut, Penn. To this union were born eleven children, eight of whom were reared to Maturity. Their early life was spent in northeastern Penn. In 1871, they with their family moved to Saunders Co, Nebr. Settling upon a farm in Marrietta precinct, living there until the fall of 1878, when they moved to Wahoo, Nebr, where in Nov 1879, their son, James a minister of the gospel departed this life and in Aug 1880, their son George, a lawyer passed away. In 1883 they settled on a homestead one mile ??st of Atkinson, and the following year moved into Atkinson where they have since resided.
Two years ago last Jan she suffered a stroke of paralysis from which she never fully recovered, and departed this life Sun afternoon, May 17,1914, age 88 years ? months and 9 days, leaving her husband, who will be ninety years old next Sabbath, May 24th, five sons, Joseph B of Kansas City, Mo; Brantley E and Charles L of Atkinson, Nebr; Frank M of Chadron; Edward P of Osceola and Mrs Bertha J Mills of Gordon; and 24 grandchildren, and 17 great grandchildren making 47 living lineal descendants, who, with those entering the family by marriage, make the number 65.
In early life she became a Christian and joined the Baptist Church. She was very devoted to her family, a good wife, and mother, endured the hardships of frontier life and labored hard and incessantly for their welfare. Her loving acts and tender sympathy will ever be a sweet memory to those who are left behind, and an inspiration to press forward in the upward way, in the faith and hope of the gospel, and that we shall meet again where there shall be no more partings and no more tears.
It is seldom that husband and wife live together so long, more than 66 years they have traveled life's highway together. They have seen their whole family overtop the mountain peak of life and facing toward the setting sun of its western horizon. And according to the natural course of events the separation will not be long. And for us all this is even true; "For the days of our years are three score years and ten, and if by reason of strength they be four score years, yet is their strength labor and sorrow, for we are soon cut off and we fly away" May we all also say with the psalmist "Teach us to so number our days that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom," and as Paul teaches; Christ is the wisdom of God.
The funeral was conducted from the home of Dr C L Sturdevant on Tues afternoon, Rev Cunningham, assisted by Rev W S York officiated.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Sturdevant, Sarah J
Aug 15,1901, Atkinson Plain Dealer
Sarah J Sturdevant born Wyoming County, Penn Nov 16,1820, died in Atkinson, Aug 10,1901, age 80 years 8 months and 25 days, dau of Rev Elijah Sturdevant.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Tamul, Mary Jane Morgan
Oct 9,1997, Atkinson Graphic
MARY JANE TAMUL
born Atkinson Oct 28,1918
daughter of Gilbert and Edna Griffin Morgan
married John Tamul
died Everett, Wash, Sept 24,1997.
buried Woodlawn Cem, Atkinson
sister: Eleanor Morgan Shaw.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Tasler, Amy Hoffman
Nov 8,1979, Atkinson Graphic
RITES HELD FOR AMY TASLER, 77
born April 30,1902 in Davenport, Nebr
daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Hoffman.
married William Frank Tasler, in Atkinson on Nov 1, 1919.
died Sat, Nov 3 in Atkinson
buried Woodlawn Cem.
funeral Mon at the United Methodist Church
children: DeWayne Tasler of Atkinson; Mrs Donald (Darlene) Schaaf and Mrs James (Evadene) Boettcher, both of Atkinson;
sister: Irene Young of Brookings, Oregon.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Tasler, Charley John
Dec 1,1994, Atkinson Graphic
CHARLEY TASLER
born June 9,1901 at Atkinson
son of Anton and Carolyn Mlinar Tasler.
married Feb 15,1926 Izetta Rossman at Burke, SD.
died Nov 27,1994 in Atkinson.
buried Woodlawn Cemetery.
funeral Wed, Nov 30 at the United Methodist Church, Atkinson.
children: Charles Tasler, Atkinson; Dolores Addison, Atkinson; son
grandchildren: Larry Addison, Lloyd Addison, Charles Tasler, Mike Tasler, Tom Tasler, and Charles Tasler, Jr.
brothers: 4
sisters: 2
Submitted by Doris Counts
Tenborg, Sophia Richart
May 5,1911, Atkinson Graphic
OBITUARY TENBORG
Sophia Tenborg, nee Richart, was born Sept 20,1837 at Magdaborg, Germany, and died suddenly at her home near Emmet, Nebr, April 27,1911, age 73 years 7 months 7 days.
The deceased came to America in her youth and settled in Erie, Penn. Later she moved to Wyoming and in 1868 to Nebraska and then in 1883 to Holt County.
She united in holy wedlock in the year 1863 to Frank Tenborg. This union was blessed with four sons and four daughters, three daughters and a son preceded the mother to the spirit world. She leaves besides her sorrowing husband, 3 sons and 1 dau and 12 grand children to mourn her loss. May the Lord comfort the sorrowing ones and give them an assurance of reunion in Heaven above where all trials and difficulties are no more.
The funeral services were held from the M E Church in Atkinson on Sat, April 29 and interment was made in the Woodlawn Cem.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Thompson, Mildred
Aug 4,1922, Atkinson Graphic
Mildred, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Alvin Thompson, died Sunday morning and it's little body was place in the cemetery Monday afternoon. The service was held at the grave. Mr and Mrs Thompson live in Valentine and were visiting at the home of Fred Bacon.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Thurlow, Violet Oressa Thomas
Nov 7,1967, Atkinson Graphic
RITES HELD FOR MRS ROY THURLOW, 65
born Bassett, March 10,1902.
daughter of Truman and Estella Thomas
married Feb 22,1916 Roy Thurlow at O'Neill.
died at her home, Friday, Nov 10.
buried Woodlawn Cemetery.
funeral Monday, Nov 13 at Wesleyan Methodist Church.
children: Mrs Marie Cearns and Lawrence of Atkinson, LeRoy of Cedar Bluffs, Mrs Beulah Boyle of Great Falls, Mont, Mrs Vivian Schaffer of Jackson;
grandchildren who lived with her: Gerald O'Connell with the armed forces in Korea, Linda and Larry O'Connell;
brothers: 3
sister: Beth Thurlow of O'Neill.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Tindall, Daniel D I
Atkinson Graphic, Oct 13,1922
DANIEL D I TINDALL
Daniel Tindall passed away at the family apartments of his daughter; Mrs H E Pelcer, at the Night-And-Day Cafe, about 4:30 Sunday afternoon.
Mr Tindall had gone upstairs for an afternoon rest as was his usual habit, and was apparently asleep when at a quarter of five his daughter, passing through the room, made the sad discovery that life had fled.
Though past his eightieth year he was always active and apparently in good health and the sudden ending came as a great shock to his family, and as a fellow townsman the passing of Dan Tindall removes a kindly face and familiar figure from the midst of a host of friends.
Daniel D I Tindall was born in 1842 in Sandusky County, Ohio, died in Atkinson, Nebraska, October 8th, 1922, at the age of 80 years, 5 months and 24 days.
When about 18 years old, he and his mother moved to Iowa where they resided a few years.
He was married to Ellen McCollister October 26th, 1865.
To this union were born eight children, three dying in infancy.
They moved to Saline County, Nebraska in 1871, homesteading about fifteen miles southeast of Friend. On November 3, 1887 his wife died.
In 1909 he moved to Holt County with his daughter and has lived here most of the time since then.
He leaves to mourn his death five children; C A Tindall of Wahoo,Nebraska; Dell Tindall of Geneva, Anna Babcock, Ada Trobough and Ida Pelcer of Atkinson. Also thirteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
The funeral services were held at the home of his daughter,Mrs Ada Trobough, Tuesday afternoon, September 11th, conducted by Rev E L Peterson, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Atkinson and interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Van Cleave, John Ervin
Dec 31,1970, Atkinson Graphic
RITES HELD FOR ERVIN VAN CLEVE
born Dec 21,1902 in Ft Smith, Ark.
son of Lulu and John Van Cleve
married Kathryn Krumm of Atkinson in Burke, SD on Feb 11,1924
died Dec 26 at Ainsworth.
buried Woodlawn Cemetery.Atkinson.
funeral Tuesday at Stuart Community Church
adopted daughters: Karen Kay and Patricia Ann
grandchildren: Tim and Greg Heyne and Marci Morrison, Larry Wayne Heyne
brother: George
sister: 1 died infancy
Submitted by Doris Counts
Van Fleet, Susan Tiay Fritts
April 16,1909, Atkinson Graphic
Mrs J C Van Fleet, one of the early Holt County pioneers, died at the home of her son, Fred, last Tue evening
May 28,1909 Atkinson Graphic
Obit of Susan Tiay Fritts, born June 2,1827, married Dec 25,1845 to John Calvin Van Fleet, had three children, Frank A, Mrs R S Gillespie, and Fred H. died April 13, buried Woodlawn Cem
Submitted by Doris Counts
Vraspir, Joseph
July 11,1958, Atkinson Graphic
ATKINSON MAN IN 80'S FOUND DEAD AT HOME
born Czechoslovakia
died was found dead at his home, Thursday, July 3.
buried Woodlawn Cemetery.
funeral Friday morning, July 4.
children: Alvin of Council Bluffs, Iowa; Mrs Dale Stevens of Atkinson and Mrs Ivan Woehl of Bonesteel, SD
Submitted by Doris Counts
Wahl, Christian Fred
June 17,1938, Atkinson Graphic
FRED WAHL, LIFELONG NEBRASKAN, DIES HERE
SHORT ILLNESS FATAL AT AGE 75; FUNERAL RITES HELD AT M E CHURCH IN ATKINSON
born Nov 2, 1862 at Western, Nebr
married Anna Augusta Holtz Jan 16,1890, at Western, Mrs Wahl passed away here in 1930.
died June 13,1938 at Stuart, aged 75 years, 8 months and 11 days.
buried Woodlawn Cemetery.
funeral Wednesday at Methodist Church.
children: Edwin of Meridian, Idaho; Jess H of Kilgore; Mrs Elsie Carson of Rutland, SD; Mrs Clara Senteney, Mrs Josephine Keogh of Lyons; Mrs Alice Schaffer of Stuart; Harvey of Atkinson
brothers: Herman and Frank of Western;
sister: Mrs Mary Baker of Golden, Color.
Submitted by Doris Counts
West, Odes Haskins
Aug 9,1984, Atkinson Graphic
RITES HELD FOR HASKINS WEST, 60
born Feb 4,1924 in Republican City, Nebr
son of Odes and Mary West (Kanzelmeyer)
married March 6,1945 Mary Jane Tracy of Atkinson in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
died July 31 at his home in Valentine
buried Woodlawn Cemetery.
funeral Saturday, Aug 4 at Church of the Nazrene in Valentine
children: Cheryl Adams of Houston, Tex, Carolyn Grooms and Cynthia Leverings, both of Valentine; Gregory of Colorado Springs, Colorado;
sisters: Evelyn Frost of Penn Valley,Cal; and Karen Hamik of Hastings;
brother: Weldon West of Brownsville, Minn.
He was a veteran of WWII and served as a Staff Sergeant in the U S Army in the Phillippines and in Japan.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Wheeler, Theodore
Aug 2,1912, Atkinson Graphic
OBITUARY - WHEELER
Theodore Wheeler was born Sept 27,1830 near St Johnsville, Montgomery County, New York, along the Mohawk River and Erie Canal, departed this life on July 29,1912 at the age of 81 years, 10 months and 2 days.
He was raised on a farm and lived at the place of his birth until 1853 coming west he worked three years in Edgar County, Illinois. Then returning east and on June 26,1850 he was married to Miss Elizabeth Andrews, from said union 2 children were born, 1 son and a daughter, Willard A in 1860 and Alma D in 1861. The daughter died being the first one in Atkinson on May 20,1881. Lettie Andrews at the age of 18 months, who had then become motherless was taken into the family and was raised to maturity, taking the place of the lost daughter.
In the fall of 1860 he moved west locating a farm near Kankakee, Illinois, where he engaged in farming and stock raising which business he continued until 1880 when he came to Atkinson where he has resided for the last 32 years, being one of the early settlers here before the railroad.
About 14 years ago he was stricken with slow or creeping paralysis which after a few years destroyed his eye sight, after which he lost the use of both arms and for the last two years he has been quite helpless requiring a great deal of care but his mind was remarkably good up to the last.
He leaves his wife, son and now Lettie Moss to mourn his loss.
The funeral services were held from the house, and interment made in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Whipple, Ora Pauline
Jan 1,1998, Atkinson Graphic
ORA PAULINE WHIPPLE
born March 24,1898 at Atkinson
daughter of Gilbert and Estella Clara Slaymaker Whipple
died Dec 27,1997 at Atkinson.
buried Woodlawn Cemetery, Atkinson.
funeral Tuesday Dec 30 at Seger Funeral Home, Atkinson.
brother: infant
sister: infant
Submitted by Doris Counts
Widman, Silas Jackson "Jack"
Aug 29,1941, Atkinson Graphic
WELL KNOWN AMELIA RANCHER IS CALLED
S J WIDMAN, 67, DIES AT HIS HOME; RITES AT METHODIST CHURCH; BURIAL HERE
born April 27,1874 in Merrick County, near Central City, Nebr.
married 1902 Effie Maybelle Applegate.
died Aug 22,1941 at his home near Amelia at the age of 67 years, 3 months and 25 days.
buried Woodlawn Cemetery.
funeral Monday afternoon at Methodist Church in Amelia
children: Orien of Los Angeles, Cal and Clyde of Amelia;
brothers: Frank of Central City and Thomas of Hastings
Submitted by Doris Counts
Wilbern, Marie MacGuffie
Aug 19,1987, Atkinson Graphic
SERVICES ARE THURSDAY FOR MRS WILBERN, 92
born Jan 30,1895 in Silver Cliff, Colorado
daughter of James and Alice Palmer MacGuffie.
married Vern C Wilbern,Atkinson on Oct 1,1919.
died Aug 16 in Stuart.
buried Woodlawn Cemetery.
funeral Thursday at First United Presbyterian Church, Atkinson
children: Dick of Atkinson and Robert of Omaha
granddaughter: 1 deceased
brother: 1
Submitted by Doris Counts
Williams, Frank L
Sept 19,1919, Atkinson Graphic
TRAINMAN FOUND DEAD IN WATER POOL
The body of Frank Williams, a train employee of the NorthWestern Railroad was taken from a pond of water in the gravel pit used by the railway, a few miles west of Atkinsn, early Wednesday morning by the section man.
The dead man was a member of a train crew removing cars from a siding at the pit, Tuesday night, and a report was sent in to the station by the other trainmen of a missing brakeman. The body was found in 10 feet of water at the edge of the pit siding.
After recovery the remains were brought to Atkinson in the caboose of a freight train and given in charge of Undertaker Kilmurry.
At the hour of going to press (Thursday afternoon) an inquest is being conducted over the body at the Kilmurry Undertaking Rooms and the ground at the pit bieng gone over by a coroner's jury.
A sister of the deceased, Mrs Bert Garwood, resides here and the mother, 2 brothers, and a sister of Omaha were arrivals Wednesday.
The funeral services will be held in Atkinson, this afternoon (Friday) immediately after the arrival of the 5 o'clock train at the Methodist Church.
The tragedy at the gravel pit Wednesday morning in the death of Frank Williams came as a shock to many friends and acquaintances of the young man here where he formerly lived. Whether by accident or foul play remains to be determined as near as can be by the coroner's jury empounded by County Atty Chapman and now working on the case.
Sept 26,1919 Atkinson Graphic
FRANK L WILLIAMS, FORMER NEWSPAPER MAN, EMPLOYEE OF NORTHWESTERN RAILWAY, MEETS DEATH BY DROWNING
Frank L Williams, member of a C & N W Train crew in charge of Conductor Clyde Baskett, sent out from Long Pine, Tuesday night, Sept 16, to pick up cars at the gravel pit siding 4 miles west of Atkinson, was thrown from his train and his body was recovered from a deep pool of water at the side of the tracks several hours later. Water to the depth of ten feet in the pit is due to dredging of gravel from below the level of the river bed and the edges of this pond are so filled with plant growth that it would be difficult if not impossible for anyone to get out.
In the dark of the night brakeman Williams was probably plunged from his train directly into this deep, slimy pool entangled with tumble weeds and plant growth where he perished.
His sudden and mysterious disappearance could not be accounted for by the other members of the crew until the section men were summoned and the pond dragged and the body found.
A coroner's jury Thursday following returned a verdict of accidental death by drowning.
Frank L Williams was born at Elkhorn, Nebr, Nov 30,1890 and departed this life at Atkinson, Nebr, Sept 16,1919, aged 28 years 9 months and 16 days. He moved with his parents to Magnet, Cedar Co, Nebr in 1902. Here he graduated from the high school and later attended State Normal at Wayne, and when finishing school became associated with a brother in the publication of the local newspaper at Magnet.
The family moved to Atkinson in 1908 and here again the brothers engaged in newspaper work, publishing the Atkinson Graphic. Later on and for some time the deceased owned and published the Journal at Long Pine, Nebr. In 1912 he disposed of his newspaper interests and entered the employ of the Chicago and North Western Railway and where he has served continuously with the exception of two years in the army, returning to his job at the conclusion of the war with Germany.
Soon after war was declared he volunteered and enlisted in Co A 109th Field Signal Corps and served two years as wireless operator in service in France and received his discharge last May.
Deceased became a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Magnet in early youth. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, delegations of which were present from Norfolk and Long Pine in attendance on the funeral which was held from the Methodist Church in Atkinson at 1:45 Friday afternoon, Sept 19th, conducted by the Pastor, Rev O E Richardson, and interment at the grave side of his father in Woodlawn Cem.
He is survived by his mother, Mrs Laura E Williams and three brothers, W E, ER, and GR Williams of Omaha and two sisters, Mrs Bart Garwood of Atkinson and Miss Mary Williams of Omaha.
Sept 19,1919 Atkinson Graphic
TRAIN? IN WATER POOL
The body of Frank L Williams, a train employee of the North Western Railroad was taken from a pond of water in the gravel pit used by the railway, a few miles west of Atkinson, early Wed morning by the section men.
The dead man was a member of a train crew removing cars from a siding at the pit Tuesday night and a report was sent in to the station by the other train men of a missing brakeman. The body was found in ten feet of water at the edge of the pit siding.
After recovery the remains were brought to Atkinson in the caboose of a freight train and given in charge of Undertaker Kilmurry.
At the hour of going to press (Thur afternoon) an inquest is being conducted over the body at the Kilmurry undertaking rooms and the ground at the pit being gone over by a coroner's jury.
A sister of the deceased, Mrs Bert Garwood, remains here and the mother, 2 brothers and a sister, of Omaha, were arrivals Wed.
The funeral services will be held in Atkinson this afternoon (Friday) immediately after the arrival of the 5 o'clock train at the Methodist Church. An obituary will be available for publication next week.
The tragedy at the gravel pit Wed morning in the death of Frank Williams came as a shock to many friends and acquaintances of the young man here where he formerly lived. Whether by accident or foul play remains to be determined as near as can be by the coroner's jury empanneled by Co atty Chapman and now working on the case.
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