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Rouse, Abraham Frazer
1908 Inman paper
Abraham F Rouse, one of the pioneer and most highly respected residents of the Meek neighborhood, died at his home, near Meek last Friday. Mr. Rouse was nearly 76 years of age and had been a resident of this county for more than twenty-five years and was known and admired for his sterling integrity, upright conduct and rugged honesty. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon from the Marquette Chapel, near Blackbird, and the remains interned in the Blackbird Cemetery and were followed to the grave by a large concourse of sorrowing relatives, neighbors and friends.
News clipping Holt County Independent July 28, 1908
Died at his home north of this place on July 17 ,1908, Abraham F Rouse, aged 75 years. The funeral services were held at the Marquette Church on the 19th and the remains laid to rest in the beautiful cemetery near the church.
The deceased was an old and respected citizen, one who has done his share in making Holt County, and one who held the highest esteem of his acquaintances. He was one of the loyal fellows who answered his country's call for men and served his country faithfully and …an honorable discharge. He was a member of the GAR Post at.... He leaves a wife and two sons, Alphonso and Elmer.
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Rouse, Elizabeth Van Voorhees
Nov 12, 1914, The Frontier O'Neill, Nebr.
Mrs Elizabeth Rouse
Another Holt County Pioneer passed to the great beyond last Saturday, November 7, in the death of Mrs Elizabeth Rouse, of Meek, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs F. H Griffith, on the above date, at the advanced age of 80 years and five months. Funeral services were held last Monday at the Marquette chapel, and the remains were laid to rest in the Union Cemetery.
Deceased was born June 7, 1834 at Woodstock, Ulster County, New York. On November 6, 1853 she was united in marriage to Abraham F Rouse, who passed to the great beyond six years ago last July. In the spring of 1880 Mr and Mrs Rouse came to this county and settled upon a homestead about sixteen miles north of this city, where the deceased resided up to the time of her death. Like all the pioneers of the early days in this county Mrs Rouse endured all the hardships and privations of life in a pioneer country but lived to see what was once a wilderness blossom forth into one of the most productive and beautiful sections of the state.
Deceased was the mother of six children, three of whom survive and are residents of this county. They are A.L. Rouse, of this city, E H Rouse and Mrs F H Griffith of Meek.
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Hodget, Ada E Rouse
Jan 3, 1884, The Frontier O'Neill, Nebr
Mrs Ada Hodget, died at the residence of her husband in Pleasant Valley, Holt County, Nebraska December 28, 1883, aged 20 years 6 months, and 7 days.
Mrs Hodget was the daughter of Mr A L Rouse. She was married to Mr Wheeler Hodget December 25, 1882. She leaves a husband and one child to mourn her loss, besides father, mother, brother and sisters, who will miss her very much.
The writer preached the funeral service to a attentive congregation from Psalm 90:5,6
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Rouse, Mary Harriet Griffith
March 1923
Mrs Alphonzo L Rouse
Mrs Alphonzo L Rouse died at her home in the southwest part of this city Monday evening about six o'clock. The cause of her death is given as infection and obstruction of the bowel. Dr Barry from the Campbell hospital of Norfolk came up Sunday afternoon and assisted Dr J P Gilligan of this city, in performing an operation for the removal of the obstruction.
Mrs Rouse, with her family, moved to O'Neill from their farm near Meek, about seven years ago.
Mary H Griffith was born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, November 28, 1860, and came with her parents to Holt County in May 1880. She was united in marriage to Alphonzo L Rouse at her home near Blackbird post office on October 11, 1882. To this union nine children were born. She departed this life at her home in this city March 12, 1923, at the age of sixty two years, three months and seventeen days.
She united with the Methodist Church at an early age to which church she was a faithful member until her death.
Besides her husband she leaves to mourn her death, eight children, Mrs Guy Young, of Hornell, New York, Mrs James Hayden, of Blackbird, Nebraska. Mrs Ralph Young of Meek, Nebraska Miss Maude and Miss Mildred of this city; Arthur and Howard of Blackbird, and Herbert of Inman, Nebraska; Two brothers, Frank Griffith of Meek, Nebraska, and Walter Griffith of Chicago, Twelve grandchildren. One daughter, Mrs Mabel Steinberg, passed away on September 17, 1921
The funeral services were held today at half after one o'clock at the Methodist Church, conducted by Rev J A Hutchins Burial was made in the Marquette Cemetery near Bonesteel.
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Steinberg, Mabel Gertrude Rouse
Sept 1920
Mrs John Steinberg
Mrs John Steinberg died in the St Joseph Hospital in Sioux City, Iowa, Friday, September 17, 1920, at the age of 20 years, 11 months and 7 days.
Mabel Gertrude Rouse was the daughter of Mr and Mrs A L Rouse, pioneer residents of Holt County, and was born at Blackbird, Nebraska, October 10, 1899, and grew to girlhood there. She moved to O'Neill with her parents to finish her education and graduated in 1918. She was one of Holt County's successful teachers for two years.
On May 19, 1920 she was united in marriage to J E Steinberg, of Orchard, Nebraska., and here they made their home. Mrs Steinberg was taken ill July23 and that same week was taken to the hospital at Sioux City, where she underwent an operation for appendicitis and gall bladder trouble and here she suffered for seven long weeks.
But now to her the struggles and burdens of earth are ended, and we trust that like one who awakes from a troubled dream, she has awakened and found herself at home. She was of an affectionate disposition, bright and winning in her ways so that friendship's circle to her, was a large one. Indeed it might be said of her, that none knew her, but to love her, She grew to beautiful girlhood, then helped to establish a home of her own, although but for a short time. Her home instincts were strong, and her affections for kindred and friends were tender and abiding.
Mrs Steinberg leaves to mourn her passing, a husband, parents, brothers, sisters and a host of friends and acquaintances.
The funeral was held from Marquette Chapel, north of O'Neill Monday afternoon at three o'clock.
A precious one from us has gone,
A voice we loved is stilled;
A place is vacant in our home
Which never can be filled.
God in His wisdom has recalled
The boon his love has given;
And thought the body slumbers here
The soul is safe in Heaven.
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Hayden, Elnora Maude
Sept 1920
Elnora Maude Hayden
Elnora Maude Hayden, the little daughter of Mr and Mrs James Hayden of Meek, died at the family residence Sept 6, aged three years and twenty seven days. The funeral was held Tuesday, The Rev George Longstaff officiating.
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Keyes, Sarah Denn
December 18,1919, The Frontier
Grandma Keyes, aged 87 years, died at the home of her son C D Keyes, at Inman, where she had made her home for many years, last Friday morning. The funeral was held Saturday, Rev Urwin officiating. Five children survive her: C D and G M Keyes of Inman; Mrs S S Sprague of Irvington, Nebraska and two sons in New York
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Sprague, Anna Maria Keyes
Feb 10,1943
OBITUARIES Mrs Anna Keyes Sprague
Mrs Anna Keyes Sprague passed away after a long illness in Milford today. She was born August 8th, 1859. Deceased was the widow of Selden Sprague, a sister of James Truman Keyes, of Matamoras.
Further surviving are several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at the chapel of Colin, S Black, Milford, on Thursday, February ..th at 2 pm. Interment in Pine Grove Cemetery.
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Keyes, Martha Ellen
March 13, 1903, Holt County Independent front page
Mrs Martha E Keyes, wife of Mr George Keyes, died Saturday morning at her home north of the city, after an illness of about three weeks. She was born in Coshocton, County in 1852. Mrs Keyes had lived at her late home since January 1st, 1903, her husband having purchased the farm of William Bird of this city. She is survived by her husband. The funeral of Mrs Ellen Keyes took place from the family residence on the Mansfield Road. Monday at 1 o'clock. Rev W A Roush conducting the services. Interment in the Mound View Cemetery.
The above clipping from a Mt Vernon paper refers to the wife of George Keyes, who for many years lived at Inez, in this county and for two years at Inman. The deceased leaves many friends in Holt County who will sadly mourn her loss and who will join with the Independent in extending their sincere sympathy to the bereaved husband.
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Griffith, Lucille Jones
Sept 30,2004, Holt County Independent
LUCILLE GRIFFITH
born Sept 14,1919 Hot Springs, SD
daughter of John Preston and Althea Geneva Hull Jones
married Jan 28,1940 Cecil Lee Griffith at North Platte
died Sept 17,2004 North Platte
buried Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens, North Platte
funeral Tue, Sept 21,2004 Odean Colonial Chapel, North Platte
children: Thoms of Montgomery, Ill
sisters: Mabel Devall of O'Neill, Aba Crumly of Page, Edwina Walter of Chambers, Jenine Fridley of Versallies, Ill
brothers: James Milo Jones, Maurice of Hay Springs, Merle of Aurora
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Thomson, Clayton E
Sept 17,1981, Holt County Independent
Clayton E Thomson
born Oct 23,1905 Blackbird, Nebr
son of Clifford E and Blanche Hodgett Thomson
married Icle Wells, Sept 26,19289, O'Neill
died Sept 7,1981, in O'Neill
buried O'Neill Cemetery
funeral Sept 10,1981 at Wesleyan Methodist Church, Lynch
children: Ivan of Lynch; Leo of Springfield, SD; Frank of Lynch; Rosa Lee Hull of Lynch; Bonnie Heath of Correctionville, Iowa
grandchildren: Dennis Thomson, Tom Thomson, Randy Thomson, Kevin Thomson, Rick Hull and Mark McCrea.
sisters: sister who died infancy; Mrs Mildred Pike of Omaha.
brothers: Clyde of Gaston, Oregon, Lester of Seattle, Wash, Elmo of Freeland, Wash; one
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Spindler, Christina B
October 8,1909, Atkinson Graphic
Mrs Christina B Spindler, wife of Augustus Spindler, of Meek died at her home near Meek, last Tuesday evening, after a short illness of blood poisoning, at the age of 42 years. The remains will be interred in the Meek Cemetery Sunday afternoon.
Oct 8,1909 Atkinson Graphic
A number from here attended the funeral of Mrs Gus Spindler at Meek Sunday.
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Ladely, Iretta Spindler
IRETTA LADELY
born September 20, 1887, in Holt County, Nebraska
dau of Justus and Christina Spindler
married January 12, 1909, to Henry Ladely at the home of her parents
died November 23, 1976 at the age of 89 years, two months, and three days.
children: Marie died infancy - Alta - Myrtle Young - Leo of Gordon - Oral of Loveland, Colorado
grandchildren: Dan Ladely - Gloria (Mrs. Bob Copper) Estes Park, CO; - Lawrence Young
great grandchildren: Shayne, Todd and Lori Copper of Estes Park
sister: Elmira Larkin, Montclair, CA
brothers: Hugh Spindler, Hopwood, PA., Alfred, Portland, OR, and Leo of Pomona, CA.
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Spindler, twins
Spindler - twin sons of Roy Spindler and Nellie L Blair - died 1911- buried Meek Cem(Paddock Cem)
Spindler, Blair Roy - born Jan 9,1911 - died Feb 22(11), 1911 - shares tombstone with Harold R Spindler - buried Pleasant Valley Cem
Spindler, Harold Roy - Jan 9,1911 - died Feb 13,1911 - shares tombstone with Blair R Spindler - buried Pleasant Valley Cem
February 16,1911 The Frontier
DEATH OF SPINDLER TWINS
One of the Spindler Twins died Friday of last week and the other one Monday of this week. The little one's came to gladden the home of the father and mother, Mr and Mrs R D Spindler of Meek, only a few weeks ago and they were apparently a strong and healthy pair of boys.
The little one's were laid in one casket and buried in the Meek Cemetery on Tuesday
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DeYarmon, Eliza Mildred
Nov 17, 1898, The Frontier O'Neill, Nebr
Eliza Mildred, the infant child of Mr and Mrs B A DeYarman died last Monday at 1 o'clock of scarletina. The funeral services were held at the house. The services were conducted by Rev's Lowrie and Haner.
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Spindler, Harrison "Harry"
November 2,1939. The Frontier
HOLT COUNTY PIONEER DIES IN ALABAMA
HARRY SPINDLER, 80, PASSED AWAY LAST FRIDAY,OCTOBER 27
died last Friday
buried Foley, Alabama beside his wife
children: Roy Spindler, Helen
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Spindler, Mary Caroline DeYarmon
March 24, 1932, The Frontier
MRS HARRY SPINDLER
born November 2,1850 at Uniontown, Pennsylvania
daughter of Isabel and Hugh DeYarman.
married Harry Spindler at Uniontown, Pennsylvania September 13,1877
died March 20,1932, at her home at Foley, Alabama.
children: Roy D Spindler of Meek, Arma B Krotter of Denver, Colorado; Elberta M Spindler of Norfolk, Nebraska; Elvira C Fulton of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania; and Helen E Rimovsky of Muskagee, Oklahoma.
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DeYarmon, Lida J
The Frontier, Feb 6, 1930
Mrs DeYarmon Taken by Death (Van Couver Columbian Jan 11th)
born Henry Co, Iowa - Aug 31,1861
married B A DeYarmon, Feb 13,1879, Mount Pleasant, Iowa
died Thursday, Portland, Oregon
buried Park Hill Cem, Portland, Oregon
funeral Hamilton Chapel
children: Mrs J T Scott, Mrs B M Lander and Mrs Clara Walters, all of Van Couver; son, Hugh, of Olympia.
brother: Pearl Chandlee, Los Angeles, California
sister: Mrs M B Huntsberry of Redmond, Oregon.
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DeYarmon, Benjamin Alexander
Dec 9, 1943, The Frontier O'Neill, Nebr
Former O'Neill Resident dies in Washington
died Nov 17,1943 - age 88 years
children: Bessie DeYarman Scott
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Hicks, Thadeus A
December 1, 1887, The Frontier
THE ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING
The accidental shooting of Thadeus A Hicks, which occurred on Wednesday of last week is one of the most deplorable accidents that has happened in Holt County for many years. Deplorable both because of its suddenness and of the shinning mark, which death always likes, that was the victim. The sad affair happened after this wise:
On Wednesday afternoon young Hicks and his brother-in-law Henry DeYarman, were hauling hay on the ranch of Mr John B Drake, about twenty miles southwest of O'Neill, which the boys had but recently rented. They had unloaded about two thirds of a load on the stack and were going with the rest to the corral. Henry jumped from the stack to the wagon and Thad from the wagon to the ground to get his coat and gun, and as the wagon was moving off climbed on and was standing erect on the back end of the rack when the report of the discharge was heard by Mr Deyarman. This occurred just as the wagon stopped at the corral. It is thought that he was holding the gun in front of him, rather steadying himself, and that the jar of the wagon someway made it slip through the rack, the hammer of the gun striking some part of the same, thereby discharging it; and that Thad fell forward and received the charge in his breast, about where the upper vest button is, from which point it took an upward course. When Henry looked around from his position of driver he saw that Thad was killed, as he was just falling, and before he could reach him had sunk back on the corner of the rack. He scarcely breathed and did not utter a word after the shot.
No one was near except Mr Deyarman and alone he bore the lifeless form to the house, a distance of about twenty rods, and friends and neighbors were notified as soon as possible. The accident happened at about 3:30 in the afternoon and at six or seven in the evening the news reached O'Neill. The coroner went out Thursday and held an inquest, eliciting the facts substantially as stated above. The remains were brought to O'Neill Friday afternoon. The funeral was appointed for Saturday, but on account of the severe storm the cortege did not leave O'Neill until Sunday morning. It was intended to hold services in the Leonia Schoolhouse in the afternoon of Sunday, but because of the absence of the minister no regular funeral was held. Although the notice was short a goodly number of friends and neighbors congregated at the schoolhouse to pay tribute to the memory of their beloved friend and neighbor.
Thadeus A Hicks was just past 22 years of age, a strong, robust young man, very exemplary in all his habits and a general favorite wherever known. His parents, Mr and Mrs E P Hicks, reside on the Red Bird near Leonia post office and Thad had always remained at home and was only ever to the Drake Ranch with his brother-in-law taking care of some of their cattle. Besides his father and mother there is a younger brother, Stephen, and a sister, Mrs J H DeYarman, and many relatives and friends who mourn the untimely death of their dear son, brother and friend. No one who have not passed through a similar trial can began to know the anguish of those sad hearts, and to them is due the sympathy of all in their darkened hours. We can only commend them to a kind heavenly Father, whose promises are sure and who is always ready and willing to sustain the weary in their distress and sorrow. 'Tis indeed a sad case, one of those dispensations of providence that it is hard to understand, yet to him that believeth there is comfort in the assurance that God doeth all things well.
Funeral services for the deceased will be held in the Leonia Schoolhouse next Sunday, December 4th at which time and place all are respectfully invited.
December 15,1887 The Frontier
OBITUARY
Thadeus A Hicks, son of Mr and Mrs E P Hicks, was born near Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa. August 11, 1865 and in 1878 he with his parents removed to Fort Randall, South Dakota, from there they came to Holt County, Nebraska, near Leonia, their present home. He had been gone from home but a short time intending to spend the winter with his brother-in-law, J H Deyarman, near Shamrock, Nebraska when the accidental shooting, by his own hands, which took his life, occurred. He was a strong, healthy young man of excellent habits and a good moral character, was a total abstainer of anything intoxicating from boyhood up, a regular attendance of church and Sabbath school. We sincerely think he died with the hope of joy and happiness in the home beyond the grave. Thad, was a general favorite wherever known, and we do not think he had an enemy anywhere. During the past year he had so often expressed such fond hopes and plans he expected to carry out in the near future.
How sad that one just in the prime of life and so full of hope, whose death so sincerely lamented, should be so stricken
The shooting occurred Wednesday, November 23, 1887, thus making him 22 years, 3 months and 12 days of age. The funeral sermon was preached at Leonia schoolhouse. Sunday, December 4 at 2 o'clock pm by Rev Morrough of Paddock. He leaves father, mother, brother, sister, relatives and friends to mourn his untimely loss.
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Schmitt, Lillian M Reigle Sherlock
Newsclipping
LILLIAN SCHMITT
born Feb 9, 1906
daughter of John and Susan Busteed Reigle
married Guy Sherlock on Jan 21,1925 at Fairview.
married Hallet Schmitt on Oct 16,982 in Lexington.
died Thursday, March 29,2001, in Battle Creek.
buried Mon, April 2 at Trinity United Methodist Church
funeral Mon, April 2 at Trinity United Methodist Church
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Sherlock, Guy
Newsclipping
GUY SHERLOCK
born Sept 22,1898 in Schoolcraft Precinct in Madison Co.
son of Charles Jr and Ellen Sherlock
married Jan 21,1925, to Lillian Reigle of Madison.
died Tuesday at Norfolk
buried in Crown Hill Cemetery.
funeral Friday at Trinity United Methodist Church.
children: William of Harrington Park, NJ;
sister: Leona Waldrep of Garden Grove,California; - 2
brothers: Clifford of Manteca, California, Tony of Pismo Beach, California, and Floid of Placantia, California
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Sherlock, Nellie E Fry Auwerter
May 1990
SHERLOCK SERVICES SOON
born Nov 14, 1895, at Neola, Iowa
daughter of Robert and Delia (Deakens) Fry.
married George Auwerter in 1915. He died July 7,1967.
married Clarence S Sherlock on Nov 2, 1972.
died May 10
buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery.
funeral Monday at the First Baptist Church.
children: Mrs Emil (Bernadean) Ostronic of Omaha; son
sister: 1
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Sherlock, Clarence S
Sept 1992
CLARENCE SHERLOCK
born Feb 11,1898, at Madison
son of Charles and Bell(Hill) Sherlock.
married Lila Dover, who died July 27,1969.
married Nellie Auwerter on Nov 2, 1972. She died May 10,1990.
died Thur, Sept 17,1992, at Stanton
buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Madison.
funeral Sat at the Home for Funerals
children: Irene Zierke of Norfolk
brother: 1
sisters: 5
farmer, carpenter
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Alberry, Florence Belle Sherlock
newsclipping
F ALLBERRY RITES TO BE ON MONDAY
born May 2,1893 at Madison
daughter of Charles and Belle Hill Sherlock
married Fred L Alberry on July 12,1916 at Stanton. He died 1975
died Fri 12
buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery.
funeral Monday at the Johnson Stonacek Funeral Chapel.
children: Mrs Wesley (Betty) Howe of Rosell, NM;
brother: Clarence Sherlock of Norfolk.
sisters: 5
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Alberry, Fred L
Born April 4,1891 Battle Creek, Nebr.
died Nov 15,1975, Norfolk, Nebr. Age 84 years, 7 months and 11 days.
buried Prospect Hill Cem, Norfolk, Nebr.
funeral First United Methodist Church, Norfolk, Nebr Wed, Nov 19,1975
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Zierke, Clarence F
newsclipping
C ZIERKE FUNERAL IS ON TUESDAY
married Irene Sherlock
died Friday in Norfolk
buried in Crown Hill Cemetery at Madison.
funeral Tuesday at Howser Mortuary in Norfolk.
brother: Herbert of Norfolk
sisters: Mrs Arlene Clark and Mrs Vernon (Edna) Uttecht, both of Norfolk.
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Sherlock, Pearl Elvina
Newsclipping
MEMORIAL RITES PLANNED FOR MISS SHERLOCK
born Madison
died of cancer July 20, about 64
funeral Sunday in Rose City Park Methodist Church at Forest Grove, Orego
sisters: Mrs Belle Alberry of Norfolk, Mrs Lillie Risor of Sun Valley, Cal; Mrs Ellen Lamar of Los Angeles, and Mrs Nellie Baumgartner of Minneapolis
brothers: Clarence Sherlock of Norfolk and Clinton Sherlock of Grants Pass, Oregon.
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Bachman, Sandra J
newsclipping
400 GATHER TO HONOR FALLEN FIREFIGHTER
Glendale Woman Will Receive Hero's Reward in Heaven
born in Phoenix
daughter of Ethyle of Peoria
died last Tuesday fighting a fire
funeral St Augustine Catholic Church
sister: Carole Fallis of Glendale;
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Risor, LeRoy Curtis
Oct 1945
LEROY C RISOR
born July 29,1930 near Battle Creek on the Alberry farm
son of Mr and Mrs Lee Risor, Battle Creek
died Sunday, Oct 14 at Norfolk after being accidently shot in the chest while hunting pheasants south of here.
funeral Wed at Battle Creek
brother: Robert
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Risor, Elsie Blanche Hronek
Jan 1993
ELSIE RISOR
born Dodge April 7, 1911
daughter of Joseph and Mary (Tichota) Hronek.
married Nov 12,1929 Lee Ward Risor in Fremont. He died 1991
died Sat, Jan 23,1993.
buried in the Evergreen Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
funeral Jan 27 at the Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Vancouver. Washington
children: Robert of Vancouver, four grandchildren, son
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Risor, Lee Ward
Jan 1991
LEE RISOR
married Nov 12, 1929, Elsie Blanche Hronek at Fremont.
died Age 82, Jan 9 at Vancouver.
funeral Sat at Memorial Garden Chapel in Vancouver, Washington
children: LeRoy Curtis, who died Oct 14, 1945 at Norfolk, and Robert E, who lives at Vancouver.
sisters: Ruth Rodgers of White Salmon, Washington and Nita Rowles of Bakersfield, California
brother: Richard of Bakersfield.
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Risor, Ruth Martin
Nov 1996 Newsclipping
RUTH RISOR
FOUR KILLED IN CAR TRUCK COLLISION NEAR WISNER
Community trying to cope with loss of friends, neighbors, fellow parishoners
born Aug 21,1916 at Battle Creek.
daughter of Francis and Anna (Zimmerman) Martin
married Oct 27,1934, Lester "Pat" Risor at Yankton, SD. He died Dec 18, 1989.
died Thursday, Nov 21,1996 in an auto accident near Wisner.
buried at Union Cemetery in Battle Creek.
funeral Monday at St Paul's Lutheran Church here.
children: Richard and Alan all of Wisner, and Thomas of St Paul, Minn
sister: 1
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Risor, Lester "Pat"
Dec 1989
FUNERAL SET FOR EX-MAYOR FROM WISNER
born Jan 1,1914 at Battle Creek
son of Raymond and Maude (Allberry) Risor.
married Ruth Martin Cot 27,1934 at Yankton, SD.
died Monday at Wisner, Age 75
buried at Union Cemetery at Battle Creek.
funeral Thursday at Kuzelka Funeral Home here
children: Richard and Alan, both of Wisner, and Thomas of St Paul, Minnesota.
brothers: Lee of Vancouver, Washington, Richard of Bakersfield, California.
sisters: Ruth Rodgers of White Salmon, Washington, and Mrs Reuben, (Anita) Rawles of Bakersfield.
US Merchant Marines in 1944.
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Risor, Claude
March 1994
CLAUDE RISOR
born Jan 18,1904 at Olympia, Wash
son of John and Lily (Shirlock) Risor.
died March 17 at Norfolk
buried Stuart Community Cemetery.
funeral Monday, March 21 at Seger Funeral Home in Atkinson
sisters: Emma McDowell of Youngstown, Az, Elvira McDowell of Youngtown, Ariz.
brothers: Harold Risor and Howard Risor, both of Norfolk
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Risor, Florence Mae Claridge
Dec 2002
Florence Risor
born April 26, 1920 in Inman.
daughter of Mark and Zelma (Ellsworth) Claridge
married November 28, 1938 Howard Risor in Blair.
died Tuesday, December 17, 2002 in Norfolk.
buried in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery.
funeral Saturday, December 21 at Victory Road Assembly of God Church in Norfolk.
children: James Risor of Lincoln and Donna Booth of Cincinnati, Ohio
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Risor, Howard G
Sept 1998
HOWARD RISOR
born March 6,1915, near Madison.
son of John and Lillie (Sherlock) Risor
married Mae Claridge on Nov 28,1938, at Blair.
died Wednesday, Sept 9,1998 in Norfolk.
buried in the Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery. Military rites
funeral Monday, Sept 14, at the Victory Road Evangelical Free Church.
children: James of Lincoln; Donna Booth of Belfair, Washington; son died in infancy
brothers: Harold of Norfolk, - 3
sisters: 3
service for his contry in the U S Navy from 1943-45 during WWII, during which time he was stationed in the South Pacific.
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Risor, Evelyn Eleanor Goldfuss
July 2001
EVELYN RISOR
born Dec 8,1920 at Verdigre.
daughter of George and Josephine (Dobias) Goldfuss
married Harold Risor at O'Neill on June 27,1941.
died Thursday, July 12,2001,in Norfolk.
buried in the Stuart Community Cemetery.
funeral Monday at Seger Funeral Home here.
children: Marc and Darryl all of Norfolk
sister: Edith Murphy of Stuart
brothers: Leonard of O'Neill and Harold of Atkinson; Elmer and Charles.
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Risor, Sarah Edith
March 17,1977, Holt County Independent
EDITH RISOR
born November 18,1890 at Chambers.
daughter of William and Elvira Risor, mother died 1949
died March 11 at the age of 86 years, 3 months and 21 days.
buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery at Norfolk.
funeral March 14,1977 at Biglin's Mortuary
brother: Arthur died 1962, Clarence of Eugene, Oregon; - 7
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Risor, Raymond Spencer "Ray"
Jan 1970
RITES AT BATTLE CREEK FOR RAY RISOR, 83, FRIDAY
SERVICES FRIDAY FOR RAY RISOR, 83, OF WISNER
born Nov 3, 1886 at Chambers
son of Mr and Mrs William Risor
married June 7,1907 Maude Allberry of Battle Creek. She died 1949
died Jan 19 in Norfolk
buried in the Allberry Cemetery southeast of Battle Creek.
funeral Friday in the Methodist Church at Battle Creek.
children: Pat of Wisner, Lee of White Salmon, Washington, and Richard of Norwalk, California. Mrs Ervin Rodgers of White Salmon and Mrs Duanae Paulsen of Bakersfield, California.
grandchildren: Dick and Allan Risor.
brothers; 7
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Risor, Lillie (Lily) Eleanor Sherlock (Shirlock)
July 11,1958, Atkinson Graphic
MRS LILLIE E RISOR
MRS RISOR, FORMERLY OF STUART, DIES
born July 27, 1881, at Beemer.
married John Risor at Madison on Feb 13,1898. He died 1940
died Sat July 5, in Norfolk.
buried in the Stuart cemetery
funeral Tue in Norfolk
children: Mrs Elvira Bachman and mrs Pearl Keating of Phoenix, Ariz; Claude, Howard and Harold of Norfolk, Garold of O'Neill and Curtis, Sun Valley, Cal; child died in infancy
sisters: Mrs Fred Allberry,Norfolk, Mrs Ellen Lemar,Compton, Cal and Mrs Nellie Bamgartner of Minneapolis
brothers: Clarence Sherlock, Norfolk and Clint Sherlock of Grant's Pass, Oregon
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Risor, John Finley
Nov 1940
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR JOHN F RISOR HELD WEDNESDAY
born near Des Moines, Iowa, May 6, 1873
mother passed away on Nov 26th at her home in Meadow Grove.
married Lillie Sherlock of Madison.
died at Stuart, Nebr. Nov 24,1940, at the age of 67 years, 6 months and 19 days.
buried in the Stuart Cemetery.
funeral the Stuart Federated Church Wed, Nov 27
children: daughter died in infancy; Curtis of Chicago,Ill; Mrs Elvira Bachman of O'Neill; Claude of Ovitt; Mrs (Lynn) Pearl Frost of Dubuque, Iowa; Howard of Blair; and Harold and Garold at home.
sister: 1
brothers: 5
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Risor, Lucy Jane Hope
Born Friday, November 20,1903 in Hopeville, Iowa.
daughter of Henry and Waitie Warrick.
married Clarence Risor in Greenville, Missouri, on July 12,1924. He died Sept 20, 1987.
died Oct 16, 1997 in Eugene, Oregon, at the age of 93.
buried Lane Memorial Garden.
children: Iona Thoreby of Eugene Dale of Richmond, Indiana
brothers: Robert Warrick of Eagle Point and Gene Warrick of Medford
sisters: Athia Standley of Cheshire, and Nina Davis and Shirley Berker, both of Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
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Risor, Marie Elvira Meeks
Nov 1949
MRS ELVIRA RISOR DIES AT AGE OF 91
Meadow Grove Resident Taken Two Days After Sons' Death.
born Knoxville,Ill, April 27,1849.
married William Haney Risor, a CivilWar Veteran-Mr Risor died Feb 11,1923.
died Tues at the home where she lived with her son, Art
funeral Fri at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Meadow Grove
children: Will, died in 1918; Alan died in infancy; Milton died in 1919; George of Toledo, Ohio; Burt of West Plains, MO; Clarence of Lincoln; Art, Ray and Edith of Meadow Grove. John died Sunday of a heart ailment.
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DeYarman, Isabella S
Holt County Independent, November 24, 1905
Mrs Isabella S DeYarman was born in Fayette County, Pennsylvania June 6, 1825 and died at the home of her son-in-law Harvey Spindler, at Meek, Nebraska on October 22, 1905. Thus being at the time of her death eighty years of age. In early womanhood she united with the Methodist Episcopal Church and for over sixty years was a constant member of that church. About a year ago she transferred her membership to the Blackbird Presbyterian Church and was a member of that church at the time of her death. The change was made because it was more convenient for her to attend that church and she loved to be in fellowship with the people of God. She was always faithful in the support of the gospel and one of the last acts of her life was to hand a donation to her Pastor, saying it was the widow's mite toward the pastor's salary. She was united in marriage to Hugh DeYarmon June 16, 1847 and this union, which was a very happy one, terminated by his death when 42 years of age. Mrs DeYarman's death was very sudden, but she was found prepared to enter upon those joys which are eternal. She was a most devoted mother and grandmother. Her children rise up to call her Blessed. The funeral sermon was preached from the words: "He giveth his Beloved sheep". Psalm 127:2 by Rev. T W Bowen of O'Neill. Her remains were interred in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery.
Children: Elizabeth Ann DeYarman, Jacob Hugh DeYarman, Benjamin Alexander DeYarman(operated a livery stable in O'Neill, His children were born there, and one died and is buried in the O'Neill cemetery), Catherine Elvira DeYarman, John Henry DeYarman( president of the Board of Trustees of the Pleasant Valley Church in Paddock Township, organized in 1887and known as the Blackbird Presbyterian Church), James Albert DeYarman, Mrs.(Mary Caroline DeYarman ) Harry Spindler.
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Purdy, Laura Jane Griffith
March 1921 Obituary
On Sunday afternoon, at 3:30 March 6, 1921, at her home in Otis, while sitting in the presence of her husband, sister-in-law and mother-in-law, looking over some old photographs, Mrs William F Purdy was suddenly stricken with a blindness and fainting spell. Mr Purdy immediately summoned a doctor, but before medical aid arrived, she had passed away.
Although in poor health for some time, on this particular day there was no extraordinary indications that the end was so near. In fact, about two hours previous to her death she had partaken of a rather hearty meal, and subsequent to this, was in her usual state of health.
She was born March 14, 1863 at Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania . At the time of her death she was within eight days of her fifty eighth anniversary.
Together with her parents, she moved from Pennsylvania to Nebraska, where, in the due course of time, she took up the teaching profession.
At O'Neill, Nebraska, on the tenth day of February, 1886, Laura J Griffith became the wife of William F Purdy. To this union five children were born: four sons and one daughter. The latter, at the tender age of 13, preceded her mother to the life beyond.
Troubled with asthmatic ailments, she, together with the family, took up her residence in the state of Colorado, on a ranch eleven miles south of Otis, in 1908. During the years that ensued the asthmatic troubles remained with her more or less.
Mrs Purdy was a member of the Bethany Presbyterian church. As such, she was faithful in the discharge of her Christian duty. On taking up her residence in Otis, her religious interests did not wane. A few days before her death, by sheer exertion, she attended the meeting of the local Presbyterian Ladies' Aid society.
Those who mourn her death are a husband, four sons, Harry L. Frank C, Jess E, and William S. three grandchildren; two brothers and one sister, Mrs Mary Rouse; Frank Griffith and Rev Walter Griffith, all of Iowa or Nebraska. The mother of Mr William F Purdy, a host of relatives and friends.
A mother and wife is gone, but the precious memory of her remains.
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Purdy, William F
June 17,1943, The Frontier
FORMER HOLT COUNTY RESIDENT PASSES AWAY AT HIS COLORADO HOME
born April 20,1859, in Iowa City, Iowa
married Miss Laura Jane Griffith at O'Neill, Nebraska in 1886. She died 1921
married In December,1928, Mrs Dora Simonton, who passed in February,1943, at Denver
died in Akron May 10,1943, lacking ten days of being 84 years of age.
children: Harry L of Otis, Colorado; Frank C of Agate, Colorado; Jesse E of Denver, Colorado; and William S of Riverside, California; and Hazel, who died in 1915.
sisters: Mrs Alice Benson of Wayne, Nebraska; and Mrs Carrie Yarnell of Denver, Colorado
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Griffith, William Smiley
Dec 1897 Obituary
William S Griffith was born near Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, February 12, 1835, and died December 3, 1897, aged 62 years.
Deceased was the oldest child of Horatio and Harriet Griffith, both deceased. He was united in marriage to Miss Margaret DeYarman April 28, 1859. To them were born 6 children, one of which died in infancy; another Charles, died at the age of 15. The other children are Mrs Mary H Rouse, Mrs Laura J Purdy, Frank and Walter at home, the former being married.
He also leaves two brothers and three sisters to mourn his death, James M of Uniontown, Pennsylvania; Frank B of Walton, Kansas; Mrs Francis A Pilchard of Pea… Mrs R Jennie Smith of Uniontown, Pennsylvania; and Mrs Mary Siberts, of Washington, Iowa.
In 1867 Mr Griffith removed… with the family from Fayette County, Pennsylvania to Henry County, Iowa, residing there 13 years. In the spring of 1880 he came to Holt County, settling on a claim 17 miles north of O'Neill, where he has since resided. In 1886 he entered the sheep business, and by persistant industry and perseverence he demonstrated the fact that this industry could be made a profitable one in Holt County. Commenting with a small flock he gradually increased it until they numbered several thousand. The Griffith sheep ranch is well known throughout Holt and adjoining counties.
Deceased was of a kindly, symphatic disposition, drawing to his side hosts of friends wherever he went. This was shown by the large concourse of friends and neighbors who attended the funeral.
During his lingering illness, which was caused by stomach trouble, he showed the utmost patience, expressing himself as well prepared to die. Death had no terrors for this one who had led a brave and honest life. A kind husband and father, a true friend to all those around him, he has passed to his eternal reward.
Gone to that sweet eternal home,
Where sorrow and tears are unknown:
There, where the gates are of pearl and the streets of gold.
The "city of God" we are told.
Free from this world of toil and of care,
…are waiting for thee over there:
…a day for one and for all.
…be ready when the Master sh…
…heaven - that sweet haven of rest,
…weary find their only rest;
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Griffith, Margaret Isabelle DeYarman
October 22, 1903, The Frontier O'Neill, Nebr
Obituaries
Mrs Margaret Griffith, widow of the late William Griffith, died at the home of her son, Frank Griffith, near Blackbird, on October 3, 1903 of heart disease, age 66 years. Deceased was born near Uniontown, Pennsylvania, February 7, 1837. She is survived by four children. Mrs Mary Rouse, Mrs Laura Purain, Frank and Walter Griffith, all of Holt County.
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Griffith, Nellie I Lee
Rev Nellie Griffith
born January 13 , 1875, in Tremple County, Wisconsin.
married Rev Walter R Griffith on February 7, 1907, at Osseo, Wisconsin-.Rev Mr Griffith died December 21, 1937.
died Monday
funeral W Harry Christy funeral home in Morningside.
children: son died in infancy
brothers: S E Lee and E V Lee, both of Osseo
sisters: Mrs S P Sommerlin of Osseo, Mrs C Durlin of Elgin, Illinois, Miss Eleanor Lee of Osso, Mrs J Fluekiger of Los Angeles Mrs J M Rassmussen of Duluth, Minnesota.
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Griffith, William
Niagara Falls Gazette, March 17,1875
Obituary of William Griffith
Died at his residence in the village on the morning of the 12th inst., William Griffith, aged 73. The deceased was born in Pennsylvania on the 19th day of December, AD, 1801.
The early part of his life was passed in the State of his Nativity, he there learning a trade - followed in this vicinity as architect and builder. Prior to the year 1834, the deceased Drummondville on the opposide of the Niagara River - exercising his calling in that vicinity until about the year 1836, when he returned to this place where he remained a resident - erecting many of the finest buildings in this place and Suspension Bridge.
The deceased has always been esteemed and respected here for his character for honesty and integrity. He has already been preceded in death by a wife and several children, leaving behind four children and one grandson.
In his later years of life resided on First Street, across from the old Baptist Church with a housekeeper, Mrs Anna Shepherd, a niece of Mrs Horatio Griffith, was brought up by them in the home.
Buried Oakwood Cemetery, tombstone gives the dates Born 1802, died 1875. Aged 73 years
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Wagoner, Pearl Risor Frost Keating
Newsclipping
EX NORFOLK WOMAN DIES IN ARIZONA
married Harold Wagoner
died Nov 25 at Phoenix
buried in Glendale Rest Haven Cemetery at Phoenix.
funeral Monday at Mercer's Chapel in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Clark, Juanita Devota Berry
Newsclipping, Feb 22, 200l
Obituary Juanita Devota Clark
born September 2, 1910 in Lead, South Dakota
daughter of Hollis Deering Berry and Amy (Nix) Berry.
married Edward Grant Clark on June 19, 1931 in Harrison, Nebraska.
died February 16 in Laramie.
children: Karl of Marana, Arizona, , Jay and Roy of Laramie.
brother: Forest Berry of Orange Cove, California
sisters: Edwina Mielenz of Laramie, - 2
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Lewis, Myra Clark
June 1989
MYRA LEWIS
born July 21, 1899 at Inman, Nebr
daughter of Merritt H Clark and Ellen E (Richards) Clark
died June 27, 1989 at West Anaheim at the age of 89 years.
buried in Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Ca.
funeral Saturday, July 1,1989, at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier, California
children: Jean Keefe, Buena Park, Cal
grandchildren: Gary Keefe, Fullerton, Cal.
sister: Grace Blomquist, San Luis Obispo, Calif;
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Smith, Maude
Feb 19,1909, Atkinson Graphic
Mrs Maude Smith age 76 years, died at the home of her son, Henry Smith, Saturday the 13th and was buried Sunday at the Paddock Cemetery.
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Smith, Henry P
April 1905
The Late H P Smith
Sketch of a well known and popular citizen of Fayette Co
Active and Honorable Life
Was Everybody's Friend, and Was Elected County Treasurer in 1893 by the Largest Majority Ever Received by a Candidate for That Office.
Henry P Smith, who died on Thursday, April 6, 1905, as stated in the News Standard of that date, had been steadily declining in health for several years, suffering from a nervous break-down. He was a man of great energy and activity, and kept going about long after most other men would have yielded to the infirmities and given up the unequal struggle. Though a resident of Uniontown, his place of business was in Dunbar, and he continued to go there after he had become so feeble that it seemed impossible for him to travel longer. Finally, while at Dunbar, he became so weak that he took to his bed, from which he never rose again, lapsing into a semi-unconscious condition and remaining so until he quietly passed away on Thursday a little after noon at the home of his son, Harry Smith.
Henry P Smith was one of the best known, most popular and highly respected citizens of Fayette County. He was born on a farm in North Union Township October 23, 1835, and was therefore at the time of his death in the 70th year of his age. He was a son of Henry Smith , a leading citizen of the county, and in 1860 he was married to Margery, daughter of Lewis Stewart of Menallen Township, now deceased. By this union four children were born, one of whom died in infancy. The three surviving are: William C and Harry Smith of Dunbar, and Mrs Emma Combs, wife of James Combs of North Union Township. Mrs Smith died in February, 1873. In February, 1882, Mr Smith married Jennie, daughter of Horatio N Griffith of Georges Township, who survives him.
Mr Smith's life was one of great industry and business activity. In earlier life he carried on farming and stock raising at the old homestead farm in North Union, near Oliver, which he owned at the time of his death, and nearly 40 years ago he conducted the butchering business for Robert Hogsett at Dunbar and Mt Braddock. In 1879 he went into this line of business for himself at Dunbar, later associating his sons with him, and they have carried on the business ever since. In buying cattle in this and surrounding counties, Mr Smith came in contact with many farmers and business men, and his dealings were always square and honorable, and his integrity was proverbial. He also made frequent trips to Chicago, where he would buy cattle by the car load and bring them to Fayette County.
The popularity and confidence which Mr Smith enjoyed with his fellow citizens was shown in 1893, when he was made the Republican candidate for County Treasurer. The year before that the Democrats had elected their county ticket by large majorities, but Mr Smith swept the county by the then unheard of plurality of about 1600. His vote in the Dunbars where he had long done business was nearly unanimous. Hundreds of voters whom, by his kind and generous disposition he had favored, voted for him regardless of politics. His uniformly kind and friendly manner made every one his friend.
Mr Smith is survived by one brother, Isaac F Smith of Dunbar, and by one sister, Mrs Melvina Boger of Uniontown. Two brothers and one sister are dead, Milton and Estep, and Mrs Mariah Gaddis. These were children by the second marriage of Henry Smith, their mother being Leah Field. Henry Smith Sr was three times married. His first wife was Keziah Davis and to them were born six children: Elizabeth (Speers), David, Hannah (Carter), Eliza Jane (Foster), James B Smith, and Mary (Bosley), all of whom are deceased except James and Mary.
His third wife was Eliza Wilkey, and to this union three children were born: Elmer, now in Iowa, Alice (Cameron) also in Iowa, and Lewis, in North Dakota.
Deceased was a member of Great Bethel Baptist Church of Uniontown as were his father and mother before.
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Clark, Roy Henry
April 18, 1985, Holt County Independent
Roy Clark
born June 28,1894 at Braddish, a little town near Albion.
son of Merritt and Anna Richards Clark
married Myrtle Gidingham. She died 1906
married June 9, 1967, Mildred Keyes in Niagara Falls, New York
died in O'Neill on April 16,1985 at the age of 90 years and 9 months.
buried in the Inman Cemetery.
funeral Friday, April 19 in the Inman United Methodist Church.
sisters: Myra Lewis and Grace Blomquist
brothers: Alvin Clark of California; Edward of Glenrock, Wyoming; Elmer Clark, Richard Clark, and Lawrence Clark.
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Clark, Anna J Dickinson
O'Neill Independent, Jan 30, 1941
The Frontier
Mrs Anna J Clark
born at Indian Springs, Martin County, Indiana, Jan 8, 1868
daughter of David and Catherine Dickinson
married May 5, 1887 at Inman, Nebraska to Ralph J Clark. He died Sept 28, 1911.
died at Inman, Nebraska, Jan 23, 1941 at the age of 73 years and 15 days.
children: Mrs Estella Keyes of Inman, Nebraska, Albert M Clark of Walthill, Nebraska and Edgar C Clark of Harrison, Nebraska.
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Vidlak, Linda Marie
Dec 1964
VIDLAK RITES ARE MONDAY Girl, 16, Died Friday in Traffic Accident
December 24,1964, Holt County Independent
KEYES GRANDDAUGHTER OF OMAHA KILLED IN ACCIDENT
daughter of Mr and Mrs James Vidlak
died Friday in a two car accident in Omaha
buried at Evergreen Cemetery.
funeral Monday at the Trinity Presbyterian Church.
brother: Richard in the navy, San Diego, Cal
sister: Vicky Lynn
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Waterman, Joyce Renae Keyes
Waterman, Ellen
September 13, 1962, Holt County Independent O'Neill, Nebr
MOTHER AND DAUGHTER DIE IN HOME FIRE AT ROYAL
married Louis Waterman
died Tuesday morning as a result of a house fire at Royal, ages 31 and 5 years.
children: George 13, Martin 12, Lois 10 ½, August 9, Robert 8, Mildred 4, Willie 2, and Herman, six months.
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