Submitted by Doris Counts
Bachman, daughter
March 26,1908
Friday morning the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs E Bachman died, after a brief illness. The little had not been strong since its birth.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Backhaus, Mildred Olson
Feb 2006, Holt County Independent
born Sept 30,1914 Broken Bow
daughter of Gust Olson and Alice
married Roy Backhaus, O'Neill, Sept 27,1934. He died 1975
died Feb 25,2006
buried O'Neill
funeral: none
children: Jeanene Bang, Ken, Joellyn Montag
brother: Charles
Submitted by Doris Counts
Bailey, Rufus G
Dec 1894, Atkinson Graphic
Died at St Paul, Minn, Dec 24,1894, Rufus G Bailey, aged 63 of Chronic rheumatism.
Deceased was a resident of Atkinson and vicinity for many years and was held in the highest esteem by everybody, being a man of more than average intelligence. Mr Bailey held numerous important positions of trust, coming to Mt Carroll, Illinois in 1852 from his birthplace, Augusta, as a telegraph operator. He studied law at Mt Carroll, was there married and was elected and served as county clerk for eleven years, and for several years thereafter was master in chancery, always a republican.
He was buried Dec 26 at Mt Carroll, his remains being taken charge of by the Odd Fellows of which order he had been an active member for 37 years.
The warmest sympathy of the deceased's hosts of friends in Holt County are extended the widow and family.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Baker, Martha Eleanore
Dec 6,1957, Atkinson Graphic
RITES FOR BAKER BABY ARE HELD AT HEMINGFORD
born Nov 14, Atkinson
daughter of Wayne E Baker and Minnie E Keane
died Dec 3, Atkinson
buried Hemingford
funeral graveside rites
brothers: Wayne E, William R, John A
sister: Cindia L
Submitted by Doris Counts
Banks, Orville W
Aug 24,2006, Atkinson Graphic
born Nov 7,1933 Emmet
son of Sam Banks and Clara Grothe
married Marilyn Miller, July 31,1954 Detroit, Mich
died Aug 15,2006 O'Neill
buried Prospect Hill Cemetery, O'Neill
funeral Aug 19, 2006 Biglin's Mortuary, O'Neill
children: Mary, Correen Corkie Ritterbush, William
sisters: Zelma Harms, Barbara Frisch
brothers: - 2
U S Army May 25,1951 - to Aug 31,1971
Submitted by Doris Counts
Bantam, Eldrid James
Sept 7,2006, Holt County Independent
born Dec 17,1921 Huntley
daughter of Harold James and Alvina
married Noble Bantam, Dec 31,1939
died Sept 5,2006
buried Orleans Cemetery
funeral Sept 8,2006 Methodist Church, Cambridge
children: Pat Fritz, Dee
sister: Opal Moore
Submitted by Doris Counts
Barnes, Robert F
March 2006, Atkinson Graphic and Holt County Independent
born Feb 10,1929
son of Fred Barnes and Ruth
died March 28,2006 Simi Valley, Cal
cremated
funeral: none
children: Cheri McConnell, Debbie Lawton, Robert F, Thomas M
sisters: Louella Seger, Ruth Strong, Kathryn Schaaf, Agnes Schaaf
brothers: John, Mary, Friz, Chuck, Jim
Submitted by Doris Counts
Barthel, Carl
April 25,1895, Chambers
Carl Bartel died suddenly at his home in Amelia at 2 o'clock last Sunday morning of heart trouble. The funeral occurred Tuesday at Chambers, and was largely attended. He was one of the most popular men in that section of the county, and his sudden taking off is the cause of much mourning.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Barthel, Kevin John
Oct 4,1963, Atkinson Graphic
RANCH TOT 2 1/2 DROWNS IN SHALLOW DITCH
twin to Kerry
son of Keith Barthel and Dorothy Bruner
died Saturday, 3 miles west of Swan Lake
buried Chambers Cemetery
funeral Wednesday, Cedar Creek Mission Church
brothers: Kerry, Craig, Weston, Alan
Submitted by Doris Counts
Barthel, Louis William
Dec 18,1981, Atkinson Graphic
LOU BARTHEL DIES AFTER HEART ATTACK
born Amelia, Jan 7,1894
son of Carl Barthel and Ruby C Rubin Barthel (died Oct 1945)
married Katherine Nelson of Lincoln, June 10,1919
died Burwell, Dec 9
buried Chambers Cemetery
funeral Methodist Church, Burwell, Dec 14
children: Kenneth, Eleanor (Mrs Glenn M Johnson), Calvin, Keith, Lois, Joan
brother: Grover E, Carl E
U S Army WWI - March 1918 to Dec 1918
Submitted by Doris Counts
Bartos, Julie Ann
July 6,2006, Holt County Independent
born July 25,1972 O'Neill
daughter of Emil Bartos and Leanore Brookhouser
died June 26,2006 at her home in Pearland, Texas
buried Jelen Cemetery, Verdigre
funeral July 2,2006 Brockhaus Funeral Chapel, Verdigre
brothers and sisters: Neva Doerr, Keith, Nancy Joe Miller, Janice Tate, Emily Jane Richardson, Billy, Bobby, June Loseke, John Lee
Submitted by Doris Counts
Bartos, Margaret Knight
Dec 22,2005, Holt County Independent
born Jan 1,1925 rural Walnut
daughter of Fora Knight and Ethel Martin
married Feb 14,1946, Louis Bartos, Brunswick, Maine
died Dec 12,2005 O'Neill
buried Grimton Cemetery
funeral Dec 16,2005 Biglin's Mortuary, O'Neill
children: Linda Wild, Marvin, daughter died in infancy
sister: Deana Loukota
brothers: Freeman, Allen
Submitted by Doris Counts
Batenhorst, Carol Jamie
Feb 15,1957, Atkinson Graphic
RITES HELD FOR BATENHORST BABY
born O'Neill, Feb 12
daughter of James A Batenhorst (died Dec 26) and Marvel Jean Johnson
buried St Boniface Cemetery, Stuart
funeral Wednesday graveside
sister: Lynette
Submitted by Doris Counts
Batenhorst, James Anthony
Dec 28,1956, Atkinson Graphic
YOUNG STUART FARMER, JIM BATENHORST, KILLED IN UNDERSLUNG MISHAP
born June 13,1932 Stuart
son of Robert Batenhorst and Mary Hoffman
married Marvel Jean Johnson, Sept 3,1954, St Boniface Catholic Church, Stuart
died Dec , O'Neill
buried St Boniface Cemetery, Stuart, military rites
funeral St Boniface Church, Stuart, Friday
children: Lynette, age 9 months
sisters: Mrs John (Delores) Keating, Mrs Dick (Maureen) Flynn
Submitted by Doris Counts
Bates, Mary Cordelia Sweeting
Nov 3,1911, Atkinson Graphic
Aberdeen SD Daily News
The funeral of Mrs Mary C Bates was held yesterday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs A S Reed on North Main Street, many friends attending the services.
A profusion of beautiful flowers gave silent expression of the love and esteem of all those who had known Mrs Bates and learned of her sweet and worthy character. Marked by loving and unselfish effort her life had been one that brought a beautiful and helpful influence to all whom she knew and she will be sadly missed by her friends and family.
Mary Cordelia Sweeting was born at Gilead, Mich, July 13,1842, the daughter of Mr and Mrs William Sweeting, formerly of Syracuse, NY. Her girlhood days were spent in Dewitt, Iowa, where she became a member of the Episcopal Church, and was also prominent as a Duaghter of Rebekah. Here she was married in 1858 to Orlin C Bates, one of the well known pioneer newspaper men of Iowa.
She leaves besides her husband to mourn her loss, 2 sisters, and 3 brothers, at different points; all 3 daughters, Mrs A S Reed of this city; mrs T M Husband of Grand Forks, ND; and Mrs E H Warren of Spearfish, SD; A son, Charles Eaton Bates died in infancy.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Beck, Dewey Lee
Feb 17,1977, Atkinson Graphic
born Hickman, Nebr, April 1,1896
son of James Beck and Estella Martin
married Dec 28,1927 to Ollie Brown, O'Neill
died Feb 9, Atkinson, age 78 years, 8 months 10 days
children: Dewey L, Stanley Leo, Mary Lou (Mrs Ralph) Davis
brothers: Alva, Harry, Stanley, Lester, Clayton
sisters: Lola Patton, Jennie Turpin, Ellen Ritts, one who died in infancy
Submitted by Doris Counts
Beck, John Benedict
May 4,2000, Atkinson Graphic
born May 7,1920 Osmond, Nebr
son of Frank Beck and Mary Eikhorn
married Winifred Alora Smith, July 12,1947, Winner, SD
died April 29,2000 O'Neill
buried Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, Nebr, Military rites
funeral May 2,2000 Seger Funeral Home, Atkinson
children: Rosemary, Jonathan, Becky Schmeichel, Charlene, Jason
grandchildren: Kristy Beeks, Cindy Schmeichel, Jacy Schmeichel, Jenna Beck
great grandchidlren: Tyler Beeks
brothers: Killian, Arly, Frank, Ray
sisters: Mary Pieke, Anne Cakl
U S Navy, July 6, 1938 to Oct 8,1945 WWII, Chief Radioman on U S S Fuller
Submitted by Doris Counts
Becker, Adeline Vira Steppat
Feb 2006, Holt County Independent
born May 20,1920 on a farm near Carlock, SD
daughter of William Steppat and Alvina Romm
married Rudolph Becker, Sept 18,1945
died Feb 21,2006 Burke, SD
buried Graceland Cemetery, Burke, SD
funeral Feb 25,2006 Clausen Funeral Home, Burke, SD
children: Glenna Burns, Janet Vargas, Betsy Raymer
sisters: Lois Warden, Ola KNittel, Ella Delaney, Laura Harrison, Margaret Trupp, Ethel Keiser, Leona Steppat
Submitted by Doris Counts
Beckwith, Fred Fremont
Feb 20 and 27,1948, Atkinson Graphic
FRED BECKWITH, FORMER TRIPLE A CHIEF, IS DEAD
BECKWITH RITES ARE HELD HERE, BURIAL AT OAKDALE
born March 18,1869 near Fremont
son of Daniel E Beckwith and Catherine Elizabeth
married Irene Ellora Palmer, Oakdale, Sept 5,1893. She died Jan 20,1933
died Feb 19,1948, Atkinson
buried Oakdale Cemetery
funeral Presbyterian Church, Atkinson, Sunday
children: Dean, Rex, Leon, Guy, Ralph, Vern, Mrs Edith Garvin, Kenneth died at age 10 years
grandchildren: Olive Beckwith, Arlene Beckwith
sister: Mrs Pearle Hall
brothers: Ed, Clyde
Submitted by Doris Counts
Beckwith, Irene Ellora Palmer
Feb 3,1933, Atkinson Graphic
MRS FRED BECKWITH PASSED AWAY MONDAY
WIFE OF WELLKNOWN FARMER NEAR EMMET HAD BEEN SERIOUSLY ILL BUT SHORT TIME
born Levanna, NY, Feb 13,1870
married Sept 5,1893, Fred F Beckwith
died Jan 30, Beckwith farm home, 7 miles southeast of Atkinson
buried Oakdale, beside son, Kenneth
funeral Wednesday, at the home
children: Guy, Rex, Leon, Ralph, Dean, Verne, Kenneth died age 10 years, Mrs Earnest Garvin
Submitted by Doris Counts
Beckwith, Minnie Francis Seger
Feb 1,1979, Atkinson Graphic
RITES WEDNESDAY FOR MRS REX BECKWITH, 77
born Oct 10,1901
daughter of Gustav Seger and Millie Banks
married Rex Beckwith, Emmet, Nov 10,1938
died Sunday
buried O'Neill Cemetery
funeral Jan 31 Methodist Church, O'Neill
sisters: Mrs Vernon (Elizabeth) Keeney, Mrs LaVerne (Theresa) Beckwith, Mrs Ralph (Myrtle) Beckwith
brothers: Henry, Harold, DE
Submitted by Doris Counts
Beckwith, Ralph Adrian
Jan 6,1983, Atkinson Graphic
RITES HELD FOR RALPH BECKWITH
born Aug 4,1905 Neligh
son of Fred Beckwith and Irene Palmer
married Myrtle Seger, 1927. She died 1977
died Dec 25, Atkinson
buried O'Neill Cemetery
funeral Dec 30 Presbyterian Church, O'Neill
children: Mrs Art (Myrlen ) Harley, Donald
grandchildren: Eugene Beckwith, Janis, Paul, Susan, Ann Beckwith, Sheryl Mehrhoff, Lynn Embley, Steve Harley, Laura Harley, Kathy Terry, Karola Harley, Eva Larson, Bobby Dvorak,
brothers: Dean, LaVerne, - 4
sister: - 1
Submitted by Doris Counts
Bellar, Joseph
Jan 12,1933, The Frontier
FAMOUS BLIZZARD OF JAN 12,1888
Sunday we heard of the first death, that of Joseph Bellar, a Minonite, living about 10 miles northeast of O'Neill. He got lost near his home and drifted to the farm of Peter Dugan,where he was discovered on Saturday. Mr Bellar was a man about 40 years of age, but recently married, and was well and favorably known here. His funeral took place on Tuesday.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Benash, Audree Rae Siders
July 13,2006, Holt County Independent
born March 6,1934 Opportunity
daughter of Ray C Siders and Ethel M Taylor
married Arthur Clarence Benash, Feb 24,1952, O'Neill
died July 8,2006, car accident near Syracuse
buried later
funeral July 14,2006 First Presbyterian Church, Beatrice
children Becky Eichenberger, Bruce, Chuck
Submitted by Doris Counts
Bennett, Harry Roy
Dec 19,1985, Holt County Independent
SERVICES AT NAPER FOR HARRY BENNETT
born Nov 10,1911 near Naper, Nebr
son of Charles Bennett and Etta DuVall
married Aug 14,1955, Wayne, to Leatrice Pflueger of Omaha
buried Knollcrest Cemetery, Naper
funeral Nov 30 Congregational UCC Church, Naper
Submitted by Doris Counts
Bentz, Lori Ann Cizek
Dec 22,2005, Holt County Independent
born April 14,1962 O'Neill
daughter of Donald Cizek and Darlene Kopecky
married Joe Bentz, Nov 3,1990, Trinity Lutheran Church, Bristow
died Dec 18,2005 Sioux City, Iowa
buried Union Cemetery, Spencer
funeral Dec 22,2005 Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Spencer
children: Brooklyn
Submitted by Doris Counts
Bergman, Joann Pfeil "Jody"
Sept 7,2006, Holt County Independent
born Oct 14,1935 Norfolk
daughter of Herbert Pfeil and Olga Mittelstaedt
married Milton Bergman
died Aug 16,2006 at her home
cremated
sister: Janet Haase
brother: Ernest
Submitted by Doris Counts
Berkheimer, Helen Pearl Panoushek
Feb 2,2006, Holt County Independent
born July 21,1922 Hampton, NY
daughter of Stanley John Panoushek and Marie Wisner
married Harlan Dale Berkheimer, Oct 9,1943, Fair Haven, VT. He died 1986
died Jan 23,20067 Omaha
buried Grandview Cemetery, Long Pine
funeral Jan 27,2006 Ainsworth, Hoch Funeral Home
children: Harlene Wewel Butterbaugh, Ginger Parker
brothers: Stanley John, Antone John, Henry Wenselaus, Camillus "Bill", Stanley, Jerry, Walter
sisters: Vlasta, Anna Ellis, Alice Rozell, Bessie Scribner, Libby Vladyka
Submitted by Doris Counts
Bigelow, Charles Newell
Feb 10,1959, Atkinson Graphic
CHARLES BIGELOW OF STUART IS DEAD AT 92
born Sept 8,1866 Kankakee, Illinois
son of Dana N Bigelow and Sarah Warren
married Belle Eldrige, March 7,1897, O'Neill. She died in childbirth with the child in 1901
died Feb 9, O'Neill
buried Stuart Cemetery
funeral Wednesday, Stuart Community Church
brother: Frank W
Submitted by Doris Counts
Biggs, Mrs George
July 2,1948, Atkinson Graphic
MRS ADAMS LEARNS OF SISTER'S DEATH IN OHIO
married George Biggs
died Wednesday
sister: Mrs B B Adams
Submitted by Doris Counts
Bilstein, John "Red"
May 8,1973, Atkinson Graphic
born Sept 25,1913 Albion
son of Gus Bilstein and Nettie
married Evelyn Faye Weeks, Atkinson, July 2,1935
died April 19
buried Roselawn Cemetery, Columbus
funeral Columbus, Saturday, April 21
children: Mrs Kenenth (Eileen) Witt, Mrs Joe (Glenna ) Rinke, Dennis
borthers: Jim, Pat, Louie, Kelly
sisters: Mrs Frank (Clara) Black, Mrs Chris (Mary) Warden, Mrs Orvill (Ida) Akin
WWII - 50th armored Infantry battalion from Feb 1944 to Dec 25,1945, 16 months in Germany
Submitted by Doris Counts
Blackmer, Lilla F Brown
March 10,1939, Atkinson Graphic
DEATH TAKES LOCAL PIONEER AT BOULDER
MRS W H BLACKMER, NEARLY 82, DIES AT HOME OF DAUGHTER; CAME HERE IN 1884
born Wardboro, Vt,March 30,1857
married Wilbur H Blackmer, Mass
died Feb 25, Boulder, Colorado
buried Green Mountain Cemetery
funeral Boulder, Colorado
children: Mrs Alta Gapter, Mrs Effie Chapman Withers, George, - 2
grandchildren" Newell, Charles, Clement, George, Gene Gapter, George Blackmer, H D Chapman
Submitted by Doris Counts
Blake, Carrie Miner
April 8,1955, Atkinson Graphic
GRA'MA BLAKE OF CHAMBERS STRICKEN
born Aug 11,1861 Michigan
daughter of Isaac Miner and Lydia Berninptul
married Closs Isaac Blake, Jackson, March 10,1877. He died 1946
died April 1, O'Neill, stroke
buried Wakefield, Nebr
funeral Tuesday, Methodist Church, Chambers
children: William, Lee, Guy, Mrs Ray (Della) Collidge, Mrs Bert (Maggie) Sybrant, Mrs Glen (Myrtle) McCullough, Mrs William (Pearl) Gaukel, Mrs Fred (Bessie) Nachtman, Mrs Hamp (Gladys) Smith, Frank, Edward, Mrs Ralph Parks
brother: Robert
Submitted by Doris Counts
Blanchard, Lyle E
May 2006, Holt County Independent
born July 22,1927 Morse Bluff
son of Robert Blanchard and Mary Berka
married Florence E Kracl, June 16,1955, Purple Crane Church northwest of North Bend
died May 1,2006 Omaha
buried Memorial Cemetery, Fremont, military rites
funeral May 5,2006 Moser Memorial Chapel, North Bend
children: Brain, Beth Sanders
sister: Marietta Mensik
brother: Lloyd a twin
U S Army, Korean War, Jan 11,1951 to Oct 10,1952
Submitted by Doris Counts
Bligh, Lewine Luville Pierce
Oct 16,1980, Atkinson Graphic
SERVICES THURSDAY MORNING FOR MRS CHARLES BLIGH
born Nov 29,1911
daughter of Frank Pierce and Hattie Nissen
married Dec 8,1951, Rushville, Charles R Bligh
died Monday, Alliance
buried Chambers Cemetery
funeral Thursday, Seger Funeral Home, Atkinson
children: Mrs Richard (RaeDee) Brau, 2 sons, one daughter
Submitted by Doris Counts
Boyle, Mr
July 16,1903, The Frontier
The remains of old Mr Boyle of Inman, who died last week were brought to O'Neill Friday for burial. The funeral was held at the Catholic Church. The deceased had past the allloted age of man. He was the father of the Boyle Boys of the Inman country.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Bradshaw, Joyce Ann
Nov 15,1940, Atkinson Grahpic
BABY DAUGHTER, MR AND MRS RAY BRADSHAW DIES
born July 27,1940 Atkinson
daughter of Ray E Bradshaw
died Caldwell, Friday
buried Kohlerlawn Cemetery
funeral Saturday Nampa, Idaho
sister: Juanita
Submitted by Doris Counts
Brainard, Barbara Robinett Carter
Dec 2005, Holt County Independent
born Feb 19,1920 Hereford, Tex
daughter of Wilbur Asa Carter and Helen Stapleton
married William Robinett, 1946. He died AUg 1,1980
married Oct 15,1994, George Brainard
died Dec 14,2005
buried Highland Cemetery
funeral Dec 18,2005 Bustard's Funeral Home, Casper, Wyo
children: son, William Robinett, Ricahrd Robinett, Jon Robinett
brothers: - 2
sisters: Catherine Bell, Judee Basdko,- 1
Submitted by Doris Counts
Brennan, Bernadette
Nov 25,1976, Holt County Indepenedent
born July 1,1898 O'Neill
daughter of Neil Brennan and Margaret Keyes
died Nov 19, Omaha
buried O'Neill Cemetery
funeral Nov 22, St Patrick's Church, O'Neill
siblings: - 7
Submitted by Doris Counts
Brennan, Bernice
Jan 7, 1932, The Frontier
daughter of James A Brennan
died Tuesday Omaha
buried O'Neill
funeral Saturday St Patrick's Church, O'Neill
Submitted by Doris Counts
Brennan, Elizabeth Jane Casey
March 11,1943, The Frontier
MRS JAMES A BRENNAN DIED
born Scranton, Penn, Feb 20,1867
married James A Brennan, Jan 8,1889. He died Feb 14, 1943
died Friday, age 76 years 15 days, anemia
buried Calvary Cemetery, at the side of her husband
funeral Monday, St Patrick's Church
children: Frank J, Dr Louis V, Mrs M J O'Laughlin, Walter L, James E, Mrs L W Higgins, Bessie D, daughter
grandchildren: John Robert Breenan, William James Brennan, Bernice, Virginia, Eugene O'Laughlin, Terry, Joe,Mike, Dick Brennan
brother: Christopher
Submitted by Doris Counts
Brennan, James Andrew
Feb 18,1943, The Frontier
JAMES A BRENNAN, REAL OLD TIMER HERE, PASSED AWAY LAST SUNDAY
born Memphis, Tenn, May 23,1860
married Elizabeth Casey, Jan 8,1889
died Sunday, at home northeast of O'Neill, heart attack, age 82 years, 8 months 21 days
buried Calvary Cemetery
funeral Wednesday, St Patrick's Church, O'Neill
children: Frank J, Mrs M J O'Laughlin, Walter L, James E, Mrs L W Higgins, Bessie, Dr Louis V
sister: Anna
Submitted by Doris Counts
Brennan, Lucille Garretson
March 23,1978, Holt County Independent
born Sept 28,1895 Oskaloosa, Iowa
daughter of Thomas B Garretson and Susan M Green
married Neil T Brennan, Aug 28,1916, Albia, Iowa. He died March 30, 1961
died March 1978
buried O'Neill Cemetery
funeral March 24, Biglin's Chapel
children: Neil Richard, Federal Judge Jerry G
Submitted by Doris Counts
Brennan, Neil Richard "Dicky"
April 10,1930, The Frontier
The residents of this community were shocked and deeply grieved when they where advised of the death of "Dicky" Brennan, who passed away in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Monday, following an operation for acute appendicitis.
"Dicky" as he was familiarly known, was a favorite among his playmates at school. He was a member of the fifth grade at St Mary's Academy.
He was not noticably ill until Sunday. Arrangements were made to take him at once to the Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs. Dr William Humbaugh, father of Dr Humbaugh, who practiced medicine in O'Neill for several years, performed the operation. The appendix were ruptured. The little fellow lived only a few hours after the operation was completed.
Neil Richard Brennan was born in O'Neill, July 5,1919, and was the eldest sonof Mr and Mrs Neil Brennan of this city. Besides his parents, he leaves one brother, "Jerry" Gerald and a number of relatives and a host of friends to mourn his death. He was aged 10 years, 9 months and 2 days.
Funeral services were conducted from St Patrick's Church, Wednesday morning at 9; services were conducted by Father Leahy; Burial was in Calvary Cemetery.
All the pupils of St Mary's Academy attended Mass at the Church. The third, fourth,fifth, and sixth grades preceded the hearse to the cemetery.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Brewster, Glenn Leslie "Bill"
Jan 2006, Holt County Independent
born March 12,1920 Norborne, Mo
son of Jesse Brewster and Fanny Mae Hart
married Muriel Graham, May 18,1940. She died 1996
died Jan 12,2006 O'Neill
buried O'Neill Prospect Cemetery
funeral Jan 16,2006 Wesleyan Church, O'Neill
children: Gazry
brothers: Marion, Joseph, Delmar, George
Submitted by Doris Counts
Bridges, Helen Connolly
April 30,1925, The Frontier
Mrs Edmond I Bridges died in St Catherine's Hospital, Omaha Thursday afternoon following an illness of several weeks. The remains will arrive in O'Neill Friday morning and will be taken to Patrick Connolly home in the western part of this city.
Helen Connolly was born at the family home near O'Neill, July 22,1900 and was 24 years, 9 months and 8 days of age at the time of her death. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs James Connolly. She grew to womanhood in this community land where she spent her entire life until her marriage to Edmond I Bridges on 26th of last August. After her marriage she resided at Millard, Nebr, where her husband was employed in a grocery and meat market. She was graduated from St Mary's Academy in this city in 1919. She taught school for several years, part of which time was in Emmet Schools and one year, 1923-24 she taught in St Mary's Academy in O'Neill.
She leaves her husband, father, mother, 3 sisters, Anna, Grace, Tresa, and 4 brothers, John, Medard, Francis, at home, and Thomas of Casper, Wyo.
The funeral services will be held from St Patrick's Church, Monday morning and burial will be made in Calvary Cemetery.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Brodie, Wilson
June 25,1908, Stuart Advocate
Wilson Brodie was bornOct 18,1835 in North Chilli, Monroe County, NY. His father was a Scotchman and English woman, It was from such ancestry he took many of those strong and sterling qualities which have always marked his life. At 21 years of age he was married to Miss Hannah Amelia Longmuir, who died in 1896.Eight children resulted from this union, all of whom are living.
In 1863 Mr Brodie moved with his family from NY state to Oakland County, Mich, where he resided for 16 years. It was here he took a decided stand for Christ and immediately became active in Church and Sunday School work in Pontiac. It was here also that he became interested in the temperance movement and all other Christian reforms.
In 1880 he moved from Michigan to Holt County, Nebr, where he was foremost in organizing the Cleveland Presbyterian Church. He has served as an elder during its entire history, and for many years acted as superintendent and teacher in the Sunday school, having an interest in religious work which grew with each passing year of his life.
On March 12,1902, after 7 years of loneliness, he was married to Mrs Rosalie A Cleveland.
He has served the county as supervisor, and the people of this district in various public capacities, taking an active interest in the welfare of the public school.
He longed to live to see the cause of prohibition ruling throughout the land and the final completion of the little church he had done so much to help. These were the two great desires of his heart. It is safe to say that no one has done more than he in the giving of time, energy, money for so many years for the care and development of this church. Likewise there are few who have watched the growth of the temperance movement with more prayerful attention, being ready at all times to sacrifice time and effort for its promotion.
There were present from abroad Ernest Cleveland from Chicago, Illinois, Burton Brodie and wife and two children from Ewing, Mrs Francis Spencer and John Brodie of Neligh.
The church was unable to accommodate those who attended the farewell service and all realized that he had lost a good friend.
His sickness began about three years ago, manifesting itself by his loss of appetite and physical weakness and ended in his death at Lincoln sanitarium last Saturday morning. The funeral occurred at the Cleveland Church Tuesday morning, his pastor, the Rev Samuel Light officiating.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Brown, A G
Dec 16,1909, Stuart Advocate
MURDER NEAR NELIGH
A G Brown, a harness maker in the little town of Brunswick, near Neligh, was brutally murdered on Monday or Tuesday of last week, by having his skull crushed with an ax, in the parlor of his own home. The crime was not discovered until the last of the week, when his neighbors, noticing that his place of business remained closed, broke into his home (he was a bachelor and lived alone.) They discovered blood stains on the carpet and furniture of the front room, but no signs of the body until they reached the cellar, where the body was found along with the ax with which he had been killed.
Joe McKay, a man who bears a hard reputation in that community, has been arrested for the crime, and it appears that evidence is rapidly accumulating that he is the murder. Public feeling runs high, as the murdered man was of a quiet, unassuming disposition and had many friends who are bound to see that his horrible death is avenged.
M F Harrington has been retained to help prosecute the prisoner, and A O Williams will defend.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Brown, James, Sr
Aug 23,195,7 Atkinson Graphic
MILITARY RITES FOR JAMES BROWN, SR
born Oct 10,1869 Marion, Iowa
son of James Brown and Harriet
married Mary Scott
died Aug 15, Atkinson
buried Stuart Cemetery, military rites
funeral Stuart Community Church, Saturday
children: Mrs Lester (Hattie) Beck, Mrs James (Mattie) Alderman, Mrs Dewey (Ollie) Beck, Edith, Mrs Theodore (Helen) Vanosdall, Mrs John (Edna) Bishop, James
brothers: Solon, Herbert
sister: Mrs Oliver Seymour
WWI veteran
Submitted by Doris Counts
Brown, Roy
Feb 16,1962, Atkinson Graphic
BROTHER IN LAW OF DR MCKEE DIES
married Mattie McKee
died Feb 9
buried Lewellen Cemetery
funeral Oshkosh, Wednesday
Submitted by Doris Counts
Brummels, Vernon
Aug 24,2006, Holt County Independent
born June 15,1920 Hoskins
son of Harry Brummels and Ida Furhman
married Sept 28,1945, St John's Lutheran Church, Randolph, Frances Weyhrich
died Aug 16,2006 Neligh
buried Ewing City Cemetery, military rites
funeral Aug 19,2006 Concordia Lutheran Church, Clearwater
children: Gary, Cheryl Meier, Jim, Rod, Roger, Ed, Dan
brothers: Gilbert, LeRoy, Robert, Ken, Merlin, Willie
sisters: Pearl Warneke, Ellen Cunningham, Jeanette Wheeler, Verlene Ryan, Mildred, Edith, Hilda
U S Army, Jan 15,1942 to Aug 30,1945
Submitted by Doris Counts
Buhlmann, Helen Dorothy Rieck
Dec 22,2005, Holt County Independent
born July 19,1919 north of Primrose
daughter of William Rieck and Alma Warken
married John Adolph Buhlmann, Dec 29,1937, St John's Lutheran Church, Cedar Rapids. He died June 8,1995
died Dec 16,2005 O'Neill
buried Rose Hill Cemetery, Albion
funeral Dec 20,2005 St Paul Lutheran Church, Chambers
children: Marilyn Booth, John W "Sonny" died July 14,1968
sister Elsie Hanna
Submitted by Doris Counts
Butler, Garold M
Jan 2006, Holt County Independent
born Nov 4,1921 Pierce
son of Harold Butler and Ethel Dinkel
married Berdena Sandall, Bassett, July 10, 1945
died Jan 8,2006 Kearney
buried Stuart Community Cemetery
funeral Jan 12,2006 Valley Grove Community Church, Bassett
children: Larry, Merlin
sister: Betty Hoffman
brother: Marvin
U S Army June 17,1942 to April 26,1945 when liberated from Prison camp.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Butterfield, Leola Evelyn Brokaw
Feb 2006, Holt County Independent
born Sept 4,1915 Niobrara
daughter of Clarence Brokaw and Cecella Acklie
married Elmer "Irvin" Butterfield, May 21,1936
died Feb 25,2006, Neligh
buried Pleasant View Cemetery, Plainview
funeral Feb 28,2006 First Congregational Church, Plainview
children: Carrol, Dale, Alice Bockelmann, Audrey
brothers: - 2
sisters: Ethie Syno..., Grace Sommert
Submitted by Doris Counts
Butterfield, William Leigh
May 20,1993, Atkinson Graphic
born April 2,1896 Wisner
son of William H Butterfield and Bessie Mansfield
married Esther Happel, May 20,1922, Pender
died May 5,1993 Norfolk
buried Pilger Cemetery
funeral May 12, United Methodist Church, Pilger
children: sons
U S Army WWI, 1918-1919
Submitted by Doris Counts
Chapman, Mrs and two Faust children
Jan 17,1924
THE BIG BLIZZARD OF JAN 12,1888
Jan 12,1933, The Frontier
FAMOUS BLIZZARD OF JAN 12,1888
The mother-in-law of Harry Faust of Stuart, and his two little children, aged 11 months and 5 years respectively. Mrs Chapman and the children were coming to Stuart the morning of the storm in a sleigh and when it began to blow were away from the house, and they perished in the cold. They were brought to town just as found and an eye witness informs us that it was a most heartrending scene. The funeral took place Tuesday. To the bereaved father and mother the Frontier extends its heartfelt sympathy.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Cieslak, Boniface "Bonnie"
July 7,1944, Atkinson Graphic
BONNIE CIESLAK OF STUART KILLS SELF WITH 22 CAL RIFLE
died Saturday at his farm, 12 miles southwest of Stuart
funeral Tuesday, Stuart
Submitted by Doris Counts
Conway, Sister Quentin
Jan 2006, Holt County Independent
born Jan 7,1907 Dixon
daughter of Martin Conway and Bertha McAllister
died Jan 19,2006, Mount St Scholastica, Atchison, Kan
buried Monastery Cemetery
funeral Jan 22,2006 Monastery Chapel
sister: Alice died 2003
Submitted by Doris Counts
Deermer, Bernard Frank
Oct 9,1997, Atkinson Graphic
born Aug 12,1917 Stuart
son of Alois Deermer and Thersa Schmaderer
died Oct 2,1997 Atkinson
buried St Boniface Cemetery, Stuart, military rites
funeral Oct 6, St Boniface Church, Stuart
brothers: Albert, Edward, Joseph died in infancy, Joseph, George
sisters: Sister Kathyrn, Sister Mary, Loretta Hyatt
WWII, 7th Horse Calvary, Fort Levenworht, Kan, Fort Bliss, Tex, Australia, March 12,1942 to Oct 5,1945.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Galinat, Leonard Leroy
March 6,1997, Atkinson Graphic
born June 15,1933, Hoskins, Nebr
son of Carl Galinat and Elsie Buss
died March 1, Lincoln
buried Stuart Community Cemetery
funeral March 5, Seger Funeral Home, Stuart
sisters: Lois (Milford) Heller, Deloris Haase
brother: Willis
Submitted by Doris Counts
Gerry, B F
Jan 17,1924, The Frontier
THE BIG BLIZZARD OF JAN 12,1888
An old gentleman by the name of B F Gerry, living near Venus postoffice, was several miles away from home when the storm began. Being anxious about things at home he made an attempt to reach there, but perished in the attempt.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Gibson, boy
Jan17,1924, The Frontier
THE BIG BLIZZARD OF JAN 12,1888
Jan 12,1933, The Frontier
FAMOUS BLIZZARD OF JAN 12,1888
A sixteen year old boy by the name of Gibson, on the South Fork, had gone by the school house on horse back after his two sisters. On their way back they crawled into a stack of hay nearby whic afforded them comforable quarters. But the young man's horse some way got loose and while trying to catch it, got lost and was frozen to death. The two sisters who remained in the stack escaped being frozen.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Jonas, Lewis
July 15,1910, Stuart Advocate
LEWIS JONAS SUICIDES
Lewis Jonas, the 19 year old son of George Jonas of Green Valley committed suicide last Thursday morning.
He was working on the J F Hale ranch northeast of town and last Wednesday evening, after taking a bath with several others in a nearby pond, they all returned to the house. Shortly after this he was missed; an organized search was made by scouring the nearby country and dragging the pond and deep hole in the Eagle Creek, but no trace of him could be found until Monday when he was discovered by Mesdames Tesch and Alfs, suspended by a bailing wire attached to a rafter in the coal shed at the Tesch school house which is about four miles from the Hale ranch. The sheriff and coronor were notified and found he had committed the act while mentally deranged.
His remains were brought to Atkinson Tuesday, and laid at rest in the Catholic Cemetery.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Kellar, Thomas
Jan 12,1933, The Frontier
FAMOUS BLIZZARD OF JAN 12,1888
Jan 17,1924, The Frontier
THE BIG BLIZZARD OF JAN 12,1888
The same evening we learned of the death of Thomas Kellar, better known as Uncle Tommy, brother of J B Kellar, Shamrock. He was out the morning of the storm hauling hay for the cattle and when the storm struck him had a load on the wagon and started for the house. Just how he was lost will never be known, but it is probable that he became bewildered and could not find the way with the team and tried to go to the house near where he was hauling hay, but could not find it. He was found next day after the storm only about 30 rods from the house (that of Mr Dougherty's, east of Mr Kellar's). Mr J S Kellar was in O'Neill during the storm and went home on Friday. The funeral services took place on Tuesday at the house. Mr Kellar was one of those exceptionally good men, the friend of all and universally beloved. He was about 70 years of age, and had always lived the life of an earnest devout christian, and his friends have the consolation in his death that the parting will not be forever. He leaves no family, having never been married, but a large circle of friends and relatives to mourn his sad, sudden demise.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Kohler, Jacob
Jan 17,1924, The Frontier
THE BIG BLIZZARD OF JAN 12,1888
Jacob Kohler, living north of Shamrock, was found on William Lell place, near the Little Postoffice. The man had drifted as much as 15 miles with the storm only to find an icy grave.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Kramer, Noreen O'Neill
Aug 14,1997, Atkinson Graphic
born Spalding, June 22,1925
daughter of Tom O'Neill and Margaret Joyce
married Paul Kramer, April 27,1953
died Aug 6,1997 Atkinson
buried St Boniface Catholic Cemetery, Stuart
funeral St Boniface Church, Stuart, Aug 9
children: Shirley who died at birth, Sharon Schaaf, Paulette Ludemann
brothers: Mark, Lloyd, - 3
sisters: Ethel Rita Travis, Kate Woods
Submitted by Doris Counts
Metz, Frank
Jan 17,1924, The Frontier
THE BIG BLIZZARD OF JAN 12,1888
Jan 12,1933, The Frontier
FAMOUS BLIZZARD OF JAN 12,1888
An hour or two before the wind changed several parties living near Goose Lake left Ewing for home. They made the sand hills about 7 miles west of twon just as the storm struck them in full fury. Here is a stretch of country of 5 or 6 miles without a house in sight. There were several men and teams in the party, and a Mrs Joe Miller and two children. When overtaken by the storm the team that carried the woman and children were tied to the preceding wagon, but became frightened and broke loose. With this the teams became separated and the party likewise, for it was impossible for them to find one another after getting three rods apart. All night and until 9 o'clock the next morning they were out on the prairie before assistance came to their relief, and when it did the little boy, about 12 years of age, was frozen to death, and the mother's feet were so badly frozen that it is said that they may have to be aputated. The other child-a little girl - escaped without being frozen. Sunday morning the boy was brought to Ewing to be layed out and his remains now lie at Mr French's undertaking rooms waiting relatives from Columbus. The mother is being tenderly cared for at the farm of W McKee, 9 miles southwest of this place. The boy's name was Frank Metz. He was his mother's child by her first husband.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Moon, Richard
July 7,1944, Atkinson Graphic
RITES ARE HELD FOR RICHARD MOON, 83, PIONEER NEBRASKAN
born Pittsburg, Penn, July 29,1860
died Stuart, July 3,1944, age 83 years 11 months 4 days
funeral Thursday, Federated Church, Stuart
children: Mrs Harry Sarchet, Mrs Alvin Lehman, Mrs Lizzie Driscoll, Mrs Sarrah Johnson, Mrs Rose Hovey, Mrs Bessie Greenfield, Joe, Fred, Wilbur
Submitted by Doris Counts
O'Donnell, Anna L
Oct 10,1963, The Frontier
born Jan 20,1885 O'Neill
daughter of John P O'Donnell and Ellen Brennan
died OCt 5,1963
buried Calvary Cemetery O'Neill
funeral Monday St Patrick's Church, O'Neill
sisters: Mary, Susan Deaver
Submitted by Doris Counts
Olson, Jerald L
March 8,2007, Holt Conty Independent
born May 31,1938 on family farm southeast of Hayti, SD
son of Ernest and Eldora Kangas Olson
married Jacquline Butterfield of Page, 1962. She died Dec 23,1964
married Karen Runte, of Bassett, 1968
died March 3,2007, Lake Norden, SD
buried Prospect Hill Cemetery, Norfolk
funeral March 9 Geise Funeral Chapel, Lake Norden, SD
children: Todd, Carter, Roger Wade, Colby, Chad, Eric
brothers: PReston, Roger, Lamar
U S Navy, Aviation Electrician
Submitted by Doris Counts
Passyka, Wassyl "Wass"
March 8,2007, Holt County Independent
born April 25,1921 Zabokliki, Poland
son of Demjan and Anastasia Passyka
married Feb 2,1948, Nadia Rudyk, Hamburg, Germany. She died May 8,2004
died Feb 27,2007, at home, Ainsworth
buried East Park Cemetery
funeral March 2,2007 Zion Lutheran Church, Ainsworth
children: Stephania, John, Olga Strate, Edica Baxter, Mary Lucht, Jim
Submitted by Doris Counts
Petersen, Harlan "Pete"
March 8,2007, Holt County Independent
born June 6,1929 O'Neill
son of Erwin Petersen and Lillian Losher
married Marge Noziska, St Joseph Church, Atkinson, April 20,1954
died March 2,2007 Norfolk
buried O'Neill Calvary Cemetery
funeral March 6 St Patrick's Church, O'Neill
children: Steven, Deb Young, Cindy Stone, Susan Young, Shawn Dilly
brother: Eldon
sister: - 1
U S Army Oct 2,1951 to Sept 21,1953
Submitted by Doris Counts
Price, John
April 2,1908, Stuart Advocate
DOUBLE TRAGEDY
Last Saturday, Eric Borg, a prosperous farmer living north of O'Neill, was shot near the heart by John Price, his hired man. It was first thought that Mr Borg was fatally hurt but there now appears a chance for his recovery. After the shooting, Mr Price disappeared but was pursued by a posse which quickly formed and started after him, determined on his capture. They followed him about 3 miles to an old sod building which they found he had entered and killed himself by a well directed shot through the head. The explanation of Price's rash act is given by saying "He Drank".
Submitted by Doris Counts
Radcliff, Erma Ouart
Aug 9,1984, Atkinson Graphic
SERVICES HELD FOR MRS ERMA RADCLIFF
born March 30,1910 Rock County
daughter of Walter Ouart and Alda Conway
married Lewis Lee Radcliff, Oct 13,1930, O'Neill
died Aug 4, Grand Island
buried Stuart Community Cemetery
children: Leo, Wayne, Robert, Mrs Robert (Opal) Brown, Mrs Richard (Arleen) Bong, Mrs Richard (Jane) Sagness, Janice McPHillips, Cheryl Stephenseon
sister: Wilma Abart
brother: - 1
Submitted by Doris Counts
Ramm, Robert Alious
March 1997, Atkinson Graphic
born Jan 18,1921 Stuart
son of Joseph Ramm and Johanna Batenhorst
married Helen Peterson, Sept 11,1947
died March 23,1997, family ranch
buried St Boniface Cemetery, Stuart
funeral March 26
children: Jim, Mike, Bill, Jon
brother: Eugene
sisters: Coletta Stewart, Eileen Belville, Evelyn Beck
Army Air Corps, July 1943 to Oct 1945
Submitted by Doris Counts
Riley, Cora
Jan 17,1924, The Frontier
BIG BLIZZARD OF JAN 12,1888
Jan 12,1933 The Frontier
FAMOUS BLIZZARD OF JAN 12,1888
Miss Cora Riley, a sister of Mrs Wilson Hoxie, who lives east of O'Neill, being out and unable to reach any shelter. She started for a neighbor's only a short distance just before the storm and when it came she drifted with the wind. She fought bravely and when foudn was 6 or 7 miles from home on top of a big sand hill. Soon after the young lady lef the house her brother started after her, but got lost himself and it was several hours before he reached a place of safety. The remains were found on Sunday. Miss Riley was about 22 years of age, a young lady held in high esteem by friends and acquaintances and her loss is deeply mourned.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Seger, John L
Oct 11,1984, Atkinson Graphic
RITES HELD FOR JOHN L SEGER
born Sept 3,1893 Atkinson
son of Leopold Seger and Elizabeth Allen
married March 30,1914, Bassett, Eva Alvina Campbell
died Oct 4, at home, O'Neill
buried Stuart Community Cemetery
funeral Saturday, St Boniface Church, Stuart
children: Donald, Louis, William, Mrs Raymond (Rose) Coday, Mrs Gordon (Alvina) Smith, Mrs Pat (Lenora) Dobry, Violet Mohr, Mrs John (Shirley) Peters
Submitted by Doris Counts
Shald, Ivo Leon
Sept 13,1984, Atkinson Graphic
RITES WEDNESDAY FOR IVO SHALD
born Stuart Feb 22,1934
son of John and Sophie Weber Shald
married Sandra Davis, Atkinson, June 17,1959
died Monday, Bassett
buried St Boniface Cemetery, Stuart, military rites
funeral St Boniface Church, Stuart, Wednesday
children: Mrs Don (Sherry) Miller, Jenise, Stephanie, Vanessa, Julie, Darryl, Camilla
brothers: Gilbert, Louis, Rollie, Richard, Paul, George
sisters: Mrs Art (Lillian ) Olberding, Mrs Eugene (Mary Ann) Hoffman
Army, Korean War
Submitted by Doris Counts
Shattuck, Etta
Jan 17,1924, The Frontier
THE BIG BLIZZARD OF JAN 12,1888
Jan 12,1933, The Frontier
FAMOUS BLIZZARD OF JAN 12,1888
Miss Etta Shattuck, a young lady 18 years old, who had been teaching school in district No, 141, 9 miles southwest of O'Neill. She was not teaching that day, having recently closed her school, but had gone to the home of J M Parkins to get her order signed. Attending to her errand, she started for her boarding house when the storm came up and she soon got lost, wandering for some time until she found a friendly hay stack, into which she worked her way and layed down determined to make the best of it. She remained in the stack for 74 hours before being found, from Thursday to Sunday, conscious all the time of her surroundings, and yet not able to extricate herself. She sang and prayed to keep up her courage. A cayote came about the stack and howled and a friendly mouse nibbled her wrist, of which she was conscious but could not hinder. When found her limbs were frozen to her knees and fears are entertained that she will loose her feet or toes.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Stewart, Mrs Henry
Jan 17,1924, The Frontier
THE BIG BLIZZARD OF JAN 12,1888
Jan 12,1933, The Frontier
FAMOUS BLIZZARD OF JAN 12,1888
Mrs Henry Stewart of Deloit precinct, was found Friday morning within three quarters of a mile of her home frozen to death. She had gone to meet her husband, who was after a load of hay, but became blinded, lost her way and perished. Mr Stewart, when the storm got bad, unhitched his team, crawled into his load of hay and stayed there until the next day. When he arrived home he found the mother misisng and the children crying. He thereupon instituted a search with the above results.
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