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Ackerman, Pius J
Dec 25,1919 Staurt Advocate
OBITUARY - ACKERMAN
Pius Ackerman was born in the city of Aschaffenburg, Pavaria, Oct 26,1869 and died at his home 11 miles northeast of Stuart, Dec 17,1919, at the age of 50 years 1 month and 21 days.
When a young man he went to Natal, South Africa where he was united in marriage to Miss Johanna Kohle at Pietermatitzburg on Oct 5,1897.
Mr and Mrs Ackerman came to the United States in Jan of 1899 and made their home near Newport for 3 years and have been residents of this vicinity since that time.
Six children, 3 boys and 3 girls were born to them, and they, with the loving wife are left to cherish his memory.
Funeral services conducted by Father Jungels were held in St Boniface Church here Saturday, and interment was made in the Stuart Catholic Cemetery.
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Alfs, Amelia Marie Siebert
Aug 16,1940 Atkinson Graphic
RITES ARE HELD HERE FOR MRS JOHN ALFS
HUNDREDS ATTEND FUNERAL FORMER ATKINSON WOMAN WHO DIED IN LYNCH HOSPITAL LAST WEEK
born near Lincoln, June 21,1876
daughter of Frederick Siebert and Marie
married John Alfs, Oct 1,1895
died Aug 8 Lynch
buried Woodlawn Cem, Atkinson
childen: Mrs Etta L Kitchens, Mrs Minnie V Martens
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Armstrong, Mary Parsons
Jan 7,1927 Atkinson Graphic
MRS D M ARMSTRONG
Mary Parsons was born at Rickmansworth, England, Oct 16,1863. She died at her home 16 miles northeast of Atkinson, Dec 31,1926, aged 63 yars, 2 months and 16 days. She was married to D M Armstrong in Nov 1911. Mrs Armstrong has lived in Canada and the US about 35 years and has visited England three times. She was a member of Baptist Church in England and Canada acting as Baptist missionary in Canada for six years. She was a cultured refined educated woman. She leaves her husband, two sisters and a brother in England, one brother in Canada and her brother Alfred Parsons of Atkinson, Nebr.
Funeral services were conducted at ranch home Sunday, Jan 2. The remains were interred in Woodlawn Cem, Atkinson.
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Bailey, Walter Eshbaugh
Jan 13,1921 Stuart Advocate
DIED IN FRANCE
The body of Walter Eshbaugh Bailey who died in France, Oct 6,1918, arrived in Bedford, Saturday morning. The body was accompanied by Pvt C Bouman of Ft Cook, Nebr, and was met at the depot by the Legion Boys and taken directly to the Wetmore Undertaking parlors. Walter Eshbaugh Bailey was born in Phillipsburg, Granite County, Montana, May 17,1894, and died following an attack of pneumonia, somewhere in France, Oct 6,1918, at the age of 24 years, 4 months and 19 days. He was the eldest child and only son of Mr and Mrs Clarence D Bailey, formerly of Bedford, but now of Stuart, Nebr, He moved with his parents to Bedford in 1897; then to Ames, Nebr, in 1898 and then in the spring of 1903 to the farm home southeast of Stuart., Nebr, in the spring of 1917 the family retired from farm life and moved to Stuart.
On July 22,1918 Walter entrained for Camp Dodge, Iowa. he only remained at the camp a few weeks when he was chosen out of 500 to be one of the 80 in 84th Division to be sent across the water. He was then transferred to Camp Sherman, Chilliocothe, Ohio, then to Camp Mills, NY, and on Sept 1, set sail for France. After a short stay in England, he was sent to France, and his division was quartered on private grounds, an old French estates, as all the American camps were full.
Walter's division was made a fighting division to be sent to the front as soon as drilled. But before they could reach the front death claimed him, and his name was added to the long list of those whose young lives have been given in the cause of right.
Walter was a young man with a happy disposition, always looking on the bright side of things and made friends on every side. He will be sadly missed by those who had the pleasure of knowing him. The family consisted of father and mother, sister Mrs Earl Margrets of Douglas, Wyo; Marjorie Bailey of Stuart, Mrs W G Russell and daughter Maryelle Glyde Russel of Omaha, were here to attend the last sad rites for their loved one.
Those left to mourn his death are father and mother, and two sisters, and his grandparents. Mr and Mrs D Bailey.
The family having been residents of Beford for many years, have many friends who will share in their grief.
The funeral services were held at ME Church yesterday. Interment in Fair View Cemetery. The Legion Boys attended the funeral in a body- The Times Republican, Bedford, Iowa, of Jan 3,1921.
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Baker, Charles Harvey
April 19,2007 Atkinson Graphic and Holt County Independent
born Aug 29,1920 Burton, Nebr
son of John Baker and Bertha Smith
married Maxine Angeline Davis, Feb 7,1942 Springview, Nebr
married Marcille Olive Snodgrass, Feb 13,1965, Wichita, Kan; died 1991
married Phyllis Connell Karr, June 5,1999, Newport, Nebr
died April 11,2007 Atkinson
buried White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Wichita, Kan
funeral April 17,2007 Wichita
children: Charlene, Huntley
sisters: Gwen Fling, Evelyn Heiden, Oma
brothers: Vance, Bradford, Ray, Owen
U S Army OCt 23,1942 to Dec 20,1945
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Barnes, Mary Elizabeth McCoy
Aug 2,1940 Atkinson Graphic
MARY E BARNES
born Nov 20,1863 Harrison Co, Iowa
married Dec 26,1885, Edward F Barnes at Logan, Iowa
died Wednesday
buried Woodlawn Cem, Atkinson
funeral Friday, Atkinson
children: Jesse, Perry, Fred, Laura Sterns, George, Floyd, Gladys Davis, 2
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Baum, William
Jan 13,1921 Stuart Advocate
William Baum was born April 20,1856 in Dubuque County, Iowa, died at Norfolk, Jan 4,1921, aged 64 years 8 months and 16 days.
He was united in marriage with Elizabeth Zimmer nearly forty years ago and to them were born 11 children, 5 daughters, and 6 sons, all of whom, along with their mother, survive him.
Mr and Mrs Baum spent their early married life in Iowa, coming to Elgin, Nebr, about 20 years ago.
He had been in poor health for several months, becoming much worse about six weeks ago, and was recently taken for special treatment to Norfolk where he passed away, his son, John, being with him at the end.
The remains were brought to Stuart, funeral services being held in St Boniface Church, Friday, and interment was made in the Stuart Cemetery.
During his short residence in this community, Mr Baum made many friends who extend their heartfelt sympathy to the bereft family.
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Bear, Theodore
July 8,1920 Stuart Advocate
THEODORE BEAR DROWNS
Last Saturday, Theodore Bear was accidentally drowned in the Elkhorn river southeast of Stuart, near the home of Charles Scholz.
Mr Bear and wife and little child, who moved here from David City, Nebr, this spring and were living on the former Ed Timmerman place northeast of Stuart, went to the home of Mrs Bear's brother, Peter Ottele, formerly the Herman Kaup place southeast of Stuart that evening for a visit.
Mr Scholz, a near neighbor, Mr Ottele and Mr Bear, accompanied by Barney,Olivia and Nora Keuter and Leona and Alfreda Ottele, went to the Elkhorn river, but a short distance away for a little recreation.
Mr Bear and Barney Keuter, neither of whom could swim, ventured a little way into the water, while the girls waded in the shallow water near the bank of the stream.
While splashing about in the water, Barney Keuter stepped into a deep hole and the girls and Mr Bear seeing the danger, forgot the danger to themselves and plunged in to his rescue.
None of the party in the water cold swim and all were in danger of being drowned, when Mr Scholz and Mr Ottele who were setting on the bank, went to their rescue. Mr Ottele could not swim so he waded out as far as possible and held onto Mr Scholz who went into the deep water, and rescued the two girls, Olivia Keuter and Leona Ottele and Barney Keuter, passing them up to the bank in safety.
When they turned to rescue Mr Bear who had been struggling in the water, he had disappeared beneath the waves and could not be located.
Mr Scholz, the only one who could swim, was so exhausted by his efforts that he did not dare attempt diving to locate the missing man, but great credit is due him and Mr Ottele also, for saving the three who were helpless in the water.
An alarm was at once given and help came from the neighbors and many went in autos from Stuart to rescue the unfortunate man. The search was abandoned late at night after all hope of rescuing him alive had gone.
The search was resumed early Sunday and the body was found by Henry Shald about seven oclock and was carried to the home of Mr Scholz nearby.
Mr Bear was born near Bellwood, Nebr, about 33 years ago, was married toMiss Ida Otttele of Elgin, June 5,1917 and moved to this vicinity where he expected to make his home, about the first of February.
No words can express the sorrow and sympathy felt by everyone for the bereft wife and child, who without a moments warning are deprived of husband and father.
Funeral services were held in St Boniface Church and interment was made in Stuart Catholic Cemetery, Tuesday, a very large concourse of relatives being present.
Mr Bear's mother - Mrs Peter Bear, his sister, Mrs Peter Smith and two children, another sister, Mrs Jacob Baum with four children.
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Beck, Rohema
Dec 4,1919 Stuart Advocate
Miss Rohema Beck died Monday at the advanced age of 88 years 10 months and 26 days. J M Beck, brother of the deceased, accompanied the body to Macomb, Ill for burial.
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Becker, James S
April 19,2007 Holt County Independent
born Randolph, Nebr
son of Ludwig Becker and Mary Ann
married Richelle
died March 8,2007
buried Fort Snelling National Cemetery, military rites
funeral March 16 Minneapolis, Minn
children: Troy, Nicci Nadir, Heidi, Dustin
brother: Don
sisters: Barbara Curry, Robeta Kauppert
U S Navy, Vietnam
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Bell, William
July 1,1920 Stuart Advocate
William Bell died, funeral at Beatrice, was the father of Mrs Berry Radcliffe and Mrs R Moon.
Mr Bell was a resident of this neighborhood many years ago, and will be remembered by old timers. He was past 83 years of age at the time of his death.
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Bogue, Hans Nelson
June 21,1940 Atkinson Graphic
HANS BOGUE, DIES AT 86, RITES TODAY
ATKINSON RESIDENT EXPIRES AFTER SHORT ILLNESS; FUNERAL AT ST JOHN'S CHURCH
born Rieding, Denmark, on Nov 18,1853
married 1874 to Miss Reka Jensen in Denmark - she died 1889
married Miss Elva M Porter, Aug 24,1897 at Sioux City, Iowa
died Atkinson, June 10,1940
buried Woodlawn Cemetery
funeral Today, Atkinson
children: Mrs Milo Hupp, Cecil, Mrs M W Ellenwood, Carl, Mrs E P Hutson, Hans, Mrs J C O'Connell, Mrs Richard Gloor, 2 sons
sister: - 1
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Bogue, Sylvia A West
July 8,1927 Atkinson Graphic
MRS HANS BOGUE
Sylvia West, daughter of Mr and Mrs Perry C West of Atkinson, was born in Atkinson, April 14,1905 and died July 5,1927, aged 22 years 2 months and 11 days.
She was married to Hans Bogue Aug 28,1923. A little son aged 3, her husband and her parents survive her.
All of her life was spent in this community, where she attended the public school and the Methodist Sunday school, uniting with the Methodist Church in Jan 1923.
Mrs Bogue was taken seriously ill about six months ago. From the first it was known that she could not recover her health. The community joins in sympathy for the stricken relatives who mourn her untimely departure.
Funeral services were held in the Methodist Church in Atkinson Thursday, interment was made in Woodlawn Cemetery.
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Bradshaw, David A
March 8,1940 Atkinson Graphic
DAVID BRADSHAW OF AMELIA PASSES AWAY
EARLY SETTLER OF THAT COMMUNITY DIES AT 88; RITES HELD AT METHODIST CHURCH HERE
born Wayne Co, Iowa, Dec 28,1851
married 1880 Terressa Smith
died march 4,1940
sister: Harriet Smith
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Brown, Archie David
Feb 19,1940 Atkinson Graphic
A D BROWN DIES IN OREGON; RITES HERE
FATHER LEHMEN CONDUCTS SERVICE AT ST JOSEPH'S; WIFE AND CHILDREN TO REMAIN HERE
born Atlantic, Iowa, Dec 15,1886
son of James and Sarha Brown
married Miss Tillie Winkler of Atkinson on June 8,1921 at St Mary Magdaline Church in Omaha
died Portland, Oregon, Jan 10,1940
buried St Joseph's Cemetery
funeral Wednesday at St Joseph's Catholic Church
children: James, Robert, Margery, Dale, David, Claudine, Shirley Ann
brothers: Will, Clarence
sisters: Mrs Jane Nicholoes; Mrs Elizabeth Nelson, Mrs Jessie Kimball, Mrs Susan Fisk
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Brown, Roy Lester
Sept 6,1940 Atkinson Graphic
DEATH TAKES NORTH HOLT COUNTY RANCHER
ROY L BROWN, 59, WHO MOVED TO LEMON RANCH NINE YEARS AGO, DIES AT STUART HOSPITAL
born July 24,1881 at Decatur, Ill
married Oct 16,1911 Bessie Inis Resseguie at McCook
died Stuart, Nebr, Aug 28,1940
buried Cleveland Cemetery
funeral at Cleveland Church, north of Stuart, Thursday, Aug 29
children: Roy Donald, who died at the age of 5 years, 8 months and 11 days; Lester Belden; Mrs Clarence Focken; Mrs Raymond Baumeister; Phyllis, Neal DeWayne, David Lee
brothers: - 5
sisters: - 3
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Carmichael, Bessie Eugen Perry
Feb 11,1927 Atkinson Graphic
MRS FIELD M CARMICHAEL
Mrs Field M Carmichael died suddenly at her home in Orchard, Nebr. the 7th inst, of uremic poisoning, aged 39 years, 7 months and 2 days.
Mrs Carmicheal grew up in this locality. She was a musician of considerable talent. Shortly after her marriage in 1909 she moved with her husband to Los Angeles, Cal. There they became identified with the motion picture industry. They were employed for some time with the Pathe producers. Later Mr Carmichael became district manager of west coast exchanges for the Fox Film Company. In the employ of the Fox interests they were transferred to London, England, where for two seasons they superintended exchanges in the British Isles.
Bessie Eugen Perry, daughter of Mr and Mrs A O Perry, was born in Holt County July 5,1887. She was married to Field M Carmichael in Atkinson Oct 26,1909. She is survived by her father, her husband, one brother and one sister.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Atkinson, interment was made in Woodlawn Cemetery where her mother and a sister are buried.
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Cassidy, Mrs Bridget Curran
Feb 11,1927 Atkinson Graphic
BRIDGET CASSADY DIED FEB 6, AGED 92 YEARS
The death of Mrs Bridget Cassady, 92, occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs John Bond, south of the city, Sunday, the 6th inst.
Mrs Cassady was remarkable for her long life and service to her family and community and as a pioneer who ventured forth to the new settlements here a half century ago.
Funeral services at St Joseph's Catholic Church in this city were held Wednesday.
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Custer, Marie Zoe West
April 8,1920 Stuart Advocate
Marie Zoe West was born at Atkinson Aug 29,1886 and died at Stuart April 4,1920 at the age of 33 years 5 months and 6 days.
She was united in marriage to Rudy Edward Custer March 29,1903. Together they made their home at Brocksburg, Nebr, until May 3,1919 when they moved, with their family of 7 children, to Stuart.
She is survived by her husband, 6 girls and one boy, three children having preceded her in death. Besides those of her own family she is survived by her father and mother, Mr and Mrs James West of Gregory, SD; 4 sisters, Mrs William Dexter, Mrs A J Dexter and Mrs Pearl Kirkland of Atkinson and Katherine of Gregory; and four brothers, Percy C of Atkinson, James L and Venard D of Gregory.
She was converted two years ago at Brocksburg and became a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church of that place. Upon moving to Stuart her member ship together with those of other members of the family were transferred to the Methodist Episcopal church of this place.
Funeral services were held in the church Tuesday and interment was in the Stuart Cemetery.
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Dean, Mrs J L
Feb 21,1921 Stuart Advocate
Mrs J L Dean, was born in Glasglow, Scotland, about 82 years ago and died in Stuart, Feb 19,1921.
She came to America with her parents when five years old,locating in Iowa, in 1867 she was married to Frank Neff at Fremont, Nebr, and to this union were born five children. Mr Neff died in1875. Mrs Neff was married in 1877 to James S Potter, and to this union were born four children. Mrs Potter was again widowed in 1895. In 1899 she was married to Joseph Dean at Arlington, Texas. Mr Dean dying three years later.
Since the death of Mr Dean, Mrs Dean has made her home with her son, George Potter, having been a resident of Stuart for the past 11 years. Funeral services were held at the residence Sunday and interment was made in the Stuart Cemetery.
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Denkinger, Lucy Jane White
July 29,1927 Atkinson Graphic
DEATH SUMMONS COMES TO MRS J G DENKINGER.
Following an illness of a few weeks duration, Mrs Lucy Denkinger, wife of John G Denkinger, of Atkinson passed away Friday, July 22.
Lucy Jane White, daughter of James and Althea White of this city, was born in Stuart, Aug the 1st,1901.
She began her studies in the public schools of Atkinson and graduated with the class of 1921, and following graduation taught a term in district school. She was married Aug the 10th, 1922, to John G Denkinger of Humphrey, Nebr. Mr Denkinger a station employee of the C&NW Ry in Atkinson where they established their home.
Surviving her are her husband and a little daughter and son; her parents; one sister, Mrs Jule Kernan of Long Pine; and three brothers, Guy of Petersburg and George and Raymond of Atkinson.
The funeral services were held Monday at St Joseph's Catholic Church in Atkinson and interment in the parish cemetery.
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Dvorak, Louis A
March 8,1940 Atkinson Graphic
L A DVORAK, PIONEER FARMER, PASSES AWAY
HAD LIVED HERE MORE THAN HALF CENTURY; FUNERAL SATURDAY AT ST JOSEPH'S CHURCH
March 15,1940 Atkinson Graphic
RITES ARE HELD HERE FOR LOUIS A DVORAK
FATHER LEHMEN CONDUCTS SERVICE AT ST JOSEPH'S FOR PIONEER FARMER OF THIS COMMUNITY
born Mezilesi, Bohemia, Aug 6,1865
son of Jan Dvorak and Anna. Jan died 1891. Anna died 1911
married Miss Mary Sramek on Nov 19,1895 at St Joseph's Catholic Church in Atkinson. She died Oct 13,1928
died March 6,1940 home five miles west of Atkinson
buried St Joseph Cem
funeral Saturday with rites at St Joseph's Catholic Church in Atkinson
children: daughter died in infancy and buried St Joseph Cem, Mrs Rose Slaymaker, Charles, Joseph, Edward, Bessie, John, James
grandchildren: Doris May and Raydean Mary Slaymaker
sisters: - 2
brother: James Dvorak
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Eggenberger, Charles
May 5,1921 Stuart Advocate
Charles Eggenberger, a single man, perhaps 50 or 60 years of age died at Wertz hospital, Stuart Tuesday following an attack of pneumonia. Mr Eggenberger had made his home in the Chris Westron neighborhood for the past year or so, having a half section of land in that vicinity. He had been sick for several days before he was brought to town for medical attention.
It appears he was adverse to calling a doctor because of the expense, although he had considerable property. He had no known relatives here but a brother at Iowa City, Iowa, who wired instructions for the body to be expressed to that point.
Shipment was made on the early train today.
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Elder, Thomas M
Sept 9,1927 Atkinson Graphic
THOMAS M ELDER
T M Elder, for 30 years a ruling elder of the Presbyterian church in Atkinson, died Monday at Stuart hospital, aged 65 years. He had been in declining health for about a year and death came after a short period of serious illness.
Mr Elder was an exemplary citizen; a splendid neighbor and friend.
Thomas M Elder was born near Albia, Iowa, Nov 16,1861 and died at Stuart, Sept 5,1927, aged 65 years, 9 months and 20 days.
He came to Holt County, Atkinson at the age of 21, and four years later he was married to Miss Jennie Fullerton, Sept 12,1889.
Their family consisted of five sons, Leonard, Roy, Raymond, Ira, Perry and two daughters, Reba Maude and Frances Gertrude; a daugher Reba Maude and a son, Leonard R preceded him in death, Feb 3,1895 and June 24,1910 respectively.
Mrs Jennie Elder died June 2,1917.
Mr Elder lived on his farm, six miles northeast of Atkinson until Sept 1919 when he moved to town.
He married Annie Morrow of Lincoln, Arkansas, April 9,1923. She cared for him during his last illness.
When Mr Elder was 15 years old he was received into the United Presbyterian Church in Iowa. When he came to Holt County he was elected a ruling elder of a country church of that denomination. In Dec, 1897 the United Presbyterian Chruch dissolved and its members united with the Presbyterian Church of Atkinson, of which church, Mr Elder has been a ruling elder ever since; a period of about 30 years.
Mr Elder was ever a staunch supporter of the church of his adoption, unfaltering in his belief and true to his convictions. When anyone in the community was in trouble or need and Mr Elder knew of it and was able to assist he was there to help out. He will remainlong in the memory of the community for his many deeds and acts of kindness to those in times of need or distress.
He leaves to mourn his death his wife, Annie Elder, four sons, Raymond and Ira of Atkinson, Roy of Jireh, Wyo and Perry of Kremmling, Colorado. a daughter Frances of Atkinson; four grandchildren, Keith,Lois Gene, Helen Arlene and Evalyn Ferne of Atkinson; his aged mother, Mary Elder, a sister Mrs Carrie Hicks and a brother Hal of Fowler, Cal; and a younger brother of Selma, Cal, Charles, besides a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service was held in Presbyterian Church Wednesday, Sept 7. the burial was in Atkinson Cemetery.
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Farnik, Ruth Ann Vonasek
April 19,2007 Holt County Independent
born July 13,1940 rural Verdigre
daughter of Ben Vonasek and Wilma Prokop
married Dennis Farnik, Sept 2,1960
died March 31,2007
buried Jelen Cem
funeral April 9,2007 Verdigre
children: Becky Ripley, Greg, Beth Murphy
brothers: David
sisters: Janet Pavelka
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Fleming, Ellen Green
June 21,1940 Atkinson Graphic
NATIVE OF IRELAND, SHE LIVED IN THIS VICINITY SINCE 1883; RITES AT ST JOSEPH
born Ballyquinn, County Waterford, Ireland, on April 21,1851
married Michael Fleming on Aug 17,1868. He died 1932
died at her home in Atkinson June 15, 1940
buried St Joseph's Cemetery to rest beside that of her husband
funeral at St Joseph's Catholic Church in Atkinson Tuesday
children: Nellie Beatty buried St Joseph Cem, Walter buried St Joseph Cem, Lizzie (Mrs Earl Baker), John, Henry, William
grandchildren: Mrs Harry Spanwick
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Focken, Sophia Minnie
Oct 11,1940 Atkinson Gaphic
MRS HENRY FOCKEN IS TAKEN BY DEATH
ATKINSON FARM WOMAN, 53, DIES AT HER HOME NORTH OF TOWN; RITES AT ST JOHN'S.
born May 16,1887 at Blue Hill, Nebr
married Dec 19,1905 Henry J Focken of Campbell, Nebr
died at her home near Atkinson on Oct 7,1940
buried Woodlawn Cem, Atkinson
funeral Wednesday Atkinson
children: one daughter dying in infancy, Clarence, Mrs Dorothy Schroder, Marvin, Mrs Doris Poessnecker, Mrs Lorena Lee, Donald Henry, Iva Helen
sisters: Mrs C W Meyers, Mrs W H Derr, Mrs Fred Altman, One sister preceded her in death April 1,1912
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Frost, Alexander
Sept 9,1920 Stuart Advocate
The older residents of Stuart will learn with regret of the death of Alexander Frost, which occurred near Sargent, Custer Co, Nebr, Sunday, Aug 15,1920 from blood poisoning.
Mr Frost was born near Breslan, Germany July 17,1880. While yet a child he came to the US with his parents and settled on a homestead southwest of Stuart where he resided until 1901 when they moved to a farm near Burwell. This has since been the family home.
He was united in marriage to Winifred Murray, Oct 21,1908, who, with one daugther survives him.
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Frost, Magdalena Hytrek
April 26,1940 Atkinson Graphic
STROKE BRINGS DEATH TO GRANDMA FROST, 86
PIONEER HOLT WOMAN EXPIRES AT HOME OF HER SON, CHARLEY FROST, NEAR BALLAGH
born Oberschlesien, Germany, banks of River Oder, near Oberwitz
married Francis Frost, Feb 8,1876, OBerwitz, Germany. He died Aug 1,1919
died Ballagh, Nebr, April 17,1940
buried St Mary's Cem, Sargent, Nebr
funeral Burwell
children: two who died in Germany, Charley, William, Phillip, Alexander died age 40 years, Hedwig Gaukel died Feb 1936 in Cal
grandchildren Dr Leo Gaukel, James Gaukel
brothers: Fred, Stannislaus,
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Fuller, Aden Marcus
May 17,2007 Holt County Independent
born May 5, 2007 Neligh
son of Daniel Fuller and Dana Higgs
died May 7,2007 Norfolk
funeral Ewing, May 10,2007
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Fuller, Mary E Floyd
July 8,1920 Stuart Advocate
MRS MARY E FULLER
Mary E Floyd was born in Vermont, June 1,1883 and died July 2,1920 near Stuart, at the age of 87 years, 1 month.
She was united in marriage to Justus G Fuller, Dec 25,1857. To this union 7 childen were born, of which two sons survive, M Fuller of Stuart and J H Fuller of Kirkwood, Nebr.
She went from Vermont to NY during her childhood and grew into womanhood and married there. From there they moved to Michigan, Ohio, Iowa, and finally to Kirkwood, Nebr. in 1885, settling on a homestead and living there until the death of her husband 11 years ago. Since then she has made her home with her son M Fuller of Stuart.
She was a member of the Methodist Church of Stuart from where the funeral service were held Saturday.
She was a pioneer, a kind mother, a devoted Christian.
She leaves to mourn her loss two sons, 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
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Garvin,Vivian Irene
March 11,1927 Atkinson Graphic
LITTLE CHILD DROWNS IN TANK AT FARM HOME
Sorrow came into the home of Mr and Mrs E N Garvin Saturday in the tragic death of their little daughter, aged 2, who was drowned in a stock tank at their farm premises a few miles east of Emmet.
The mother had missed the child but a few minutes, and going to search for her found she had fallen into the tank used for watering stock. Taking the little one in her arms she hurried to a neighbor's and telephoned for Dr McKee in Atkisnon in hope that the child might be resuscitated. But it was too late.
Vivian Irene Garvin was born Jan 2,1925 and died March 5,1927, aged 2 years, 2 months and 3 days.
The funeral services were held at the home 7 and 1/2 miles east of Emmet Sunday. Interment was made in Woodlawn Cemetery, Atkinson.
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Grof, Mary Ramold
Oct 7,1927 Atkinson Graphic
DEATH COMES SUDDENLY TO MRS JOHN GROF
Mrs John Grof was suddenly stricken at her home ten miles northeast of Atkinson Saturday, Oct the 1st and passed away Sunday.
She was, apparently, in her usual health and was engaged in preparing for a family dinner for the next day when the attack came.
Mrs Grof before her marriage was Mary Ramold, daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Ramold, of Nebraska City. She is survived by her husband and three sons.
Funeral services were conducted at St Joseph's Church in Atkinson Tuesday and interment in the parish cemetery.
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Harker, Celia
Jan 15,1943 Atkinson Graphic
WOMAN FOR WHOM CELIA COMMUNITY IS NAMED DIES, MUKWONAGO, WIS
died home, Wukwonago, Wis
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Harley, Dorothea Walter
April 26,1940 Atkinson Graphic
MRS JOHN HARLEY IS TAKEN BY DEATH
PIONEER RESIDENT, 80, DIES AT HER HOME IN ATKINSON; RITES HELD WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
born Oct 20,1859 at Newstadt, Ontario, Canada
married John Harley, May 13,1888 at the Conley church at Chambers
died at her home in Atkinson on April 22,1940
buried Woodlawn Cem
funeral Wednesday
children: Kasper and John, Mrs A Grosse, Mrs R Knudson
sisters: - 3
brothers: - 6
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Harmon, Donald
May 10,2007 Holt County Independent
born June 8,1931 Scottsbluff
married Ann Connot, Feb 21,1955, Omaha
died April 29,2007 Scottsdale, Ariz
buried Westlawn Memorial Park Cem
funeral May 7,2007
children: Vince, Pat Irvine
brothers: Ray, Wayne
sisters: Bonnie Berner, Lois Vorce
U S Army 1952 to 1954
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Harris, Gordon Wayne
May 17,2007 Holt County Independent
born Aug 17,1918 farm in Page
son of Wilsey Harris and Verna
married Marguerite Freeburn, Nov 17,1941. She died 1987
married Sept 2,1989 to Mildred Bradley
died April 25,2007
buried Floral Hills
funeral Washington May 1,2007
children: Janice McWherter, Cheryl Durham, Barbara sturdevant, Jerry Wayne died 1994
brother: Glenn
WWII
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Haugens, Beulah B Dyer & little daughter
April 21,1921 Stuart Advocate
A little daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Frances Haugen at their home near Simpson, Wednesday of last week and Mrs Haugen appeared as well as could be expected up until Friday. She was then found to be dangerously ill and died Friday and was buried Saturday in Simpson Cemetery.
The baby girl lived until Monday when it too passed away and was buried Tuesday.
April 28,1921 Stuart Advocate
Beulah B Dyer, was born Feb 5,1888, and grew to womanhood in Keya Paha County. She was married to Frances Haugen in June 1917 and passed away at their home April 15, 1921. Her infant daughter followed her on April 18 at the age of 7 days. A little son born over a year ago had preceded her in death.
She leaves to mourn her untimely death her husband, Frances Haugens of Simpson, a mother, Mrs John Dyer of Carns, three sisters, Mrs C D Farr of Newport, Audrey at home and Mrs Emery Kirkland, 2 brothers, Bernie of Carns and Ward at home. Besides other relatives and friends.
By her faithful and loving devotion to her family and friends, and by her unselfish service to those around her, she had endeared herself and was an inspiration to all with whom she came in contact. Her steadfast thoughtful spirit carried her to the highest point that can be reached in this life, and she has now passed on where the fields are broader, where her success can be greater, and where her influence will not be confined within the limited sphere of this earthly existence.
Words cannot express the value of a life such as this; but we know she is safely in Heaven with her Savior, waiting to welcome the loved ones left behind.
Funeral services were held at the residence, Saturday, April 16, and interment was made in Simpson Cemetery.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Havens, Josephine Bartley
Feb 4,1927 Atkinson Graphic
MRS A D HAVENS, 75, DIES AT HER HOME HERE
Josephine Bartley was born in Hanover, Ind, May 27,1851; she died at her home in Atkinson, Jan 31,1927, aged 75 years 8 months and 4 days. Shortly after the Civil War she moved with her parents to a farm near Chebanse, Ill. Here she was married to a war veteran, Ansel D Hanvens, Oct 11,1871. The following named children were born to them; Mabelle Havens of Los Angeles, Cal; Dr Homer Havens of Chicago, Ill; Howard of Los Angeles, Cal; Mrs Maude Cutler of Atkinson;. There are three grandchildren, Havens and Rosemary Cutler of Atkinson and Patricia Marie Havens of Los Angeles. These, with Mr Havens, survive to mourn her loss, as do two brothers, Robert of Fairfax, SD; and Leonard O of Chicago, Ill. A sister Mrs C H Walrath of Omaha.
The Havens family came to Atkinson in 1887, and this has since been their home. Here they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1921, and their 55th anniversary Oct 11, last.
Mrs Havens was converted in her girlhood in Ill and joined the Baptist Church. She united with the Methodist Episcopal Church in Atkinson in 1902. She was an active member of the WCTU and of the WRC.
There are several things that stand out in the character of Mrs Havens. First, she was a devoted and faithful wife and mother. Her life was filled with loving thoughtfulness for her home folks. In her the home life centered. Her love was unfailing. And her religion can scarcely be said to have had second place. While her devotion to her home was remarkable, her devotion to her Savior and her church were equally so. She was always loyal to her pastors and loved the people of the church. Again, her religon was not confined to her own church people. She was affectionate and sympathetic with those of other faiths. Her love was greater than her family and larger than her church. The sorrows and afflictions of others met with ready response in her heart.
Nearly all of her married life she has been an invalid for long periods being unable to leave home, but the mail could carry a message of sympathy to any in the large circle of her interest. She never said an unking thing of another, but always spoke with loving charity of the wayward and unfortunate. No unkind gossip could thrive in the presence of her constant charity. And still another characteristic was her patience in affliction. She was deeply appreciatvie of the attentions of her husband and of her daughter who cared for her in those many months of failing health. She never murmured at the long years of pain and affliction. She was always the cheerful and devout Christian, thinking of others rather than of herself.
Funeral services were held in the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Heeb, Frank Joseph
April 26,1940 Atkinson Graphic
DEATH TAKES FRANK HEEB, OLD SETTLER
FUNERAL HELD TUESDAY AT EMMET FOR PIONEER, 79, WHO CAME TO HOLT 62 YEARS AGO
born in Allentown, Penn, on June 22,1861
married in 1894 to Agatha Heeb
died Sunday, farm home 12 and 1/2 miles northeast of Atkinson
buried St Joseph Cem, Atkinson
funeral Tuesday, Emmet
children: Harry, Emil, Albert, Mrs Tim Ryan, Rose, Mae
brothers: David, Joe, Alois, Edward, Harry
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Hemberger, John
Sept 23,1927 Atkinson Graphic
FARMER LOSES LIFE IN BURNING STRAW STACK
John Hemberger met with a tragic death Tuesday of this week. He was burning trash from which a straw stack became ignited. His wife and cousin noticing the stack in flames went out and found him lying at the east side of the stack where the wind from the west was carrying the smoke and flames about him. It is thought he had been overcome by the fumes or possibly had fainted and fallen in the fire, as he had not been well and had some time previously fainted and been found lying unconscious in the yard.
When found, his body was already burned almost beyond recognition. His wife sustained severe burns on her hands in attempting to recover the body from the flames.
Mr Hemberger was united in marriage about four years ago to Miss Cecelia Horton of Atkinson.
Mr and Mrs Hemberger resided on his mother's farm a few miles south of Holstein in Adams county.
He leaves a wife, his mother and three sisters to mourn the loss of a good husband, son and brother.
The deceased was 36 years of age. His remains were brought to Atkinson Wednesday and Thursday funeral service was held at St Joseph Church with burial in St Joseph's Cemetery.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Hendricks, Joseph
April 19,1940 Atkinson Graphic
UNCLE JOE HENDRICKS EXPIRES AT HOSPITAL
87 YEAR OLD RANCHER SETTLED IN NEBRASKA TERRITORY BEFORE ITS ADMISSION AS STATE
born Jackson Co, Iowa,April 24,1853
son of Hiram and Sicily Hendricks
married March 10,1872, Sophia Livingston. She died 1915
died Stuart, Tuesday
buried Woodlawn Cem
funeral Thursday
children: Oscar Nile died Sept 21,1931, Leona Webber, Nellie Prouty died Oct 1918
Submitted by Doris Counts
Hiatt, Margaret Malloy
March 4,1927 Atkinson Graphic
MRS MARTIN HIATT
The remains of Mrs Morton Hiatt were received at the home of her aunt Mrs J F Galligan in Atkinson Wednesday, accompanied by the deceased's husband, little son aged 5 and a sister of Mrs Hiatt, Miss Madeline Malloy.
Mrs Hiatt, 29, died at their home in Laurel, Wyo Monday, Feb 28 and the remains brought to Atkinson for interment.
Deceased whose maiden name was Margaret Malloy, was the daughter of Mr and Mrs William Malloy of Emmet, Nebr, Funeral services were held Thursday at St Joseph's Church.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Hibbs, Lillian Pearl
May 10,2007 Holt County Independent
born Oct 15,1916 Lynch
daughter of Arthur Hibbs and Isabella McKay
died May 3,2007 West Point
buried O'Neill Cem
brothers: Lowell, Harold, Bill
Submitted by Doris Counts
Hise, Fay Thomas
July 29,1927 Atkinson Graphic
ATTACK OF PNEUMONIA FATAL TO FAY THOS HISE
Word of the death of Fay Hise came to relatives and friends in Atkinson Thursday of last week.
Taken with an attack of appendicitis Mr Hise together with Mrs Hise had gone the Monday previous to Norfolk. There an operation was performed following which pneumonia set in resulting in his death.
A this bedside when the end came were his wife and step daughter, Mrs Joseph Bouska of Atkinson. The body was brought to the home in Atkinson Friday accompanied by Mr Bouska.
Mr and Mrs Hise and daughter have been resisents of Atkinson since 1917, coming from their former home in Decatur, Ill. He was a mechanic of exceptional ability and pursued successfully his trade of brickmasonand plasterer.
Fay Thomas Hise was born in Macon, Ill,June 30,1884. He was united in marriage with Mrs Anna Fagin in St Louis, Mo in 1910. One of a family of 12 children, he is the first to go. The brothers and sisters surviving are Mrs J F Neintker, Mrs W M Reinard, Mrs Maud Lancaster, Charles, James, Arch and Hal Hise of Decatur, Ill, George and Fred of Hollywood, Florida; Mrs E A Posey and Mrs N E Smith of Richey, Mont.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday from St Joseph's catholic Church in which faith he was baptized shortly before his death and interment in St Joseph's Cemetery.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Hovey, LaVerne Charles
Oct 16,1919 Stuart Advocate
DEPARTED
LaVerne Charles, the little five year old son of Mr and Mrs Charles Hovey died at Casper, Wyo, Oct 11,1919 and the body was sent to Stuart Monday by the sorrowing parents. Funeral services conducted by Rev Patterson, were held in Methodist Church Monday and interment in Stuart Cemetery.
The little one's death was caused by belladonna poisoning, the child having picked it up in an alley or some neighboring back yard, as none of this drug had ever been in the house. Little LaVerne was the only child and his parents are heart broken over his untimely death. We join their many friends in offering our heart felt sympathy to those sorrowing ones.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Howe, Charlie
May 31,1940 Atkinson Graphic
CHARLIE HOWE, FORMERLY OF THIS VICINTY, DEAD
died May 22, home, Ansley
buried Ansley Cem
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Hunt, John Jachin
Nov 22,1940 Atkinson Graphic
JOHN HUNT, 72, DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS
FUNERAL FOR PIONEER ATKINSON MAN HELD MONDAY AFTERNOON AT METHODIST CHURCH
born Atlantic, Iowa, Sept 27,1868
married Sept 13,1901, Cecelia Hunger Storjohann
died Nov 16, Atkinson
buried Woodlawn Cem, Atkinson
children: Esther
adopted children: Doretha
sisters: Emma Ellis, Minnie Turner
brothers: Milton
Submitted by Doris Counts
Hurley, William
May 31,1940 Atkinson Graphic
WILLIAM HURLEY, 59, FOUND DEAD AT HOME
ATKINSON RESIDENT, UNMARRIED, DIED SOMETIME FRIDAY NIGHT; FUNERAL HELD TUESDAY
born Aug 5,1880 at Wilkes-Barre, Penn
died Saturday
buried St Joseph's Cemetery
funeral Tuesday at St Joseph's Catholic Church
brothers: John Hurley died Nov 1929, Joseph
sisters: Miss Julia Hurley
Submitted by Doris Counts
Hytrek, Mrs Gregor
April 14,1921 Stuart Advocate
Mrs Gregor Hytrek was born in Poland, 67 years ago, died at the home of her son, Stencel of Stuart, April 6,1921.
She was first married to A Mr Sajok in Poland, and one son was born to them. Was widowed in a short time and later married Mr Hytrek and came with him to the US about the year 1887, and located on a homestead southwest of Stuart, which the family still owns.
Her eldest son perished in the blizzard of Jan 12,1888, having lost his way when going across the prairie to his uncles farm.
8 children were born to Mr and Mrs Hytrek, 4 boys and 4 girls, 1 girl and 1 boy died when but infants.
The six surviving children are Paul of Glendo, Wyo; Stencel and John of Stuart, Mrs Stella Stroda of Abeline, Kan; Mrs Anna Krysl of Stuart, all being present at the funeral service, which was held in St Boniface Church Saturday. She is also survived by 27 grandchildren.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Hytrek, Mary Catherine Krobot
Sept 15,1994 Atkinson Graphic
born Stuart, Jan 5,1908
daughter of John Krobot and Christina Krysl
married Feb 6,1935, George Hytrek at Stuart
died Sept 7,1994 Norfolk
buried Prairie Rest Cem, Guernsey, Wyo
funeral Sept 10,1994 Guernsey, Wyo
children: Maxine Barnhart, Doris Sasges, Pauline Morgan, Georgia Dinnel
brothers: Albert, - 2
sisters: Rose Humpal, Johanna Skrdla, - 1
Submitted by Doris Counts
James, Edward E
Oct 30,1919 Stuart Advocate
EDWARD E JAMES DEAD
Word was received here last Friday by Mr and Mrs W B James that their son, Edward, had been very seriously hurt at their ranch,which is about 40 miles northwest of Winner, SD.
They left on the morningn train for Winner and owing to unfavorable road conditions and poor telephone serivce they were unable to go out to the ranch or get the particulars.
He died of his injuries Saturday and the body was taken to Winner where the family lived that the children might go to school and was prepared for shipment.
Death came as a result of a fall from a hay stack on which Mr James and one of his hired men were working. They were just completing a very large stack of hay,which had been hauled from the meadow to the feed lot, and were unloading the hay from the wagon by means of a rope, a running loop of which lifted the entire load at once, rolling it up on the stack.
This load slipped from the loop, fell to the ground and the rope struck Mr James and his hired man, knocking them both from the stack which was about 25 feet high. The hired man struck on the loose hay and was not injured, but Mr James fell to the ground, alighting on the right arm, shoulder and head, crushing the arm and shoulder and causing concussion of the brain, rendering him unconscious, from which condition he did not recover before his death.
A doctor was called and arrived within a few hours, and later other medical help was secured from Winner, but nothing could be done for his recovery.
Edward E James, eldest son of Mr and Mrs W B James, was born near Adel, Iowa, July 1,1876, and died near Winner, SD, Oct 25,1919, at the age of 43 years 3 months and 25 days.
He came with his parents to Nebr in Feb 1884, and lived with them on the homestead northwest of Stuart until 1893, when the family moved to Stuart.
He attended the high school and grew to manhood here, a quiet, honest, unassuming young man, and commanded the respect of all who knew him.
He was united in marriage with Mary Eby, June 23,1898 and leaves to mourn his death, his loving wife, four children, father, mother, his brother, Robert of Nisland, SD, and two sisters, Mrs Hazel Mulford of Norfolk, and Mrs Pearl Schwinck of Stuart, and a host of friends besides.
Mr James, for a number of years, was engaged in farming in SD, coming later to Stuart, where he was associated with his father in the hardware business. A little more than a year ago they sold the business here and Edward again went to SD to engage in ranching on a large scale, being associated with Edward Haisch, in the purchase of a big tract of land.
The body was brought to Stuart Sunday and the funeral services were held in the Presbyterian Church of which Mr James had been a devout member since boyhood, on Wednesday, a large number of relatives and friends being in attendance.
Mr James was a member of the Masonic Lodge and OES and after the services at the church the brethern of the former order took charge, and interment was made in accordance with their beautiful and impressive ritual.
His work is not finished, but his column is broken and his brethern mourn.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Jauernig, Francis Segiel
Feb 26,1920 Stuart Advocate
Francis Segiel was born in Austria Feb 24,1860. She was united in marriage in Austria to John Jauernig in 1884 and came to the United States in 1893, locating near the town of Atkinson, Nebr, and later moving to a homestead northwest of Stuart.
About ten years ago the family moved to Stuart, where they have since resided and where Mrs Jauernig died Friday, Feb 20,1920 at the age of 59 years 11 months and 28 days.
Mrs Jauernig was the mother of 7 children, 6 of whom with her husband survives her and were present at the funeral services which was held Monday at St Boniface Church, of which she was a devout member.
Interment was made in Stuart Catholic Cemetery.
She was a faithful wife and mother and was always ready to extend a helping hand in every time of need.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Johnson, David Berry
Dec 30,1920 Stuart Advocate
David Berry Johnson was born June 17,1870 in Broom County, NY and died at his home southeast of Newport, Nebr, on Dec 25,1920, aged 50 years 6 months and 8 days.
Mr Johnson came to Nebraska with his parents in 1886 and was married to Miss Anna Gesiriech of Newport, Feb 24,1898.
Besides the widow and 12 living children, he is survived by two sisters, Mrs Jane Kimball of Newport and Mrs Eva Gavon of Cherokee, Iowa, and three brothers, Jacob of Viola, Wis, Peter of Newport and Conolen of Valentine.
Mr Johnson was a member of the AGUW and Odd Fellows Lodges, the latter organization having charge of the funeral services which were held at Newport Monday. Interment being made in the Newport Cemetery.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Kaplan, Frank
Jan 7,1927 Atkinson Graphic
AGED HOLT COUNTY PIONEER PASSES AWAY
Frank Kaplan (through an earror given as Joseph Kaplan in last weeks' graphic) aged 75 years, one of the early settlers of this community, passed away at the Stuart Hospital Wednesday, Dec 29, following an operation.
Frank Kaplan was born July 12,1851 in Cechoslovakia, Europe, and died Dec 29,1926, aged 75 years 5 months and 17 days. He was married to Anna Novratie, in 1875 in Cechoslovakia. To this union five children were born, two sons and three daughters.
He came to Holt County about 46 years ago, homesteading his present farm where he lived until the death of his wife nearly seven years ago. From that time on he made his home with his two sons, the last three years with his son Vencle.
He leaves to mourn their loss Joseph, Mrs Albert Kozisek, Mrs Vencle Kozisek, and Vencle Kaplan. The youngest daughter Mary, preceded her father in death 21 years ago.
Fourteen grandchildren also survive him.
Funeral services were conducted from the home of his son, Vencle Sunday followed by a long procession of friends and neighbors to his last resting place in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Kaup, John A
Anstine, Charles Welsey
Shearer, Forrest V
May 5,1921 Stuart Advocate
AWFUL ACCIDENT AT DORA LAKE SUNDAY
THREE YOUNG MEN FROM STUART DROWNED
THEIR COMPANIONS UNABLE TO GET TO THEM IN TIME TO RESCUE
Last Sunday morning, a boat in which Dr D K Stuart, Forrest Shearer, John Kaup and Charles Anstine, were riding while fishing in Dora Lake, sixteen miles southwest of Stuart, was capsized and all four were thrown into the water.
A cold north wind prevailed and all the men were heavily dressed, Forrest and Dale having on heavy rubber waders, the others wearing shoes.
The boat was about 200 yards from shore, with a strong off shore wind, and double anchored in about 12 feet of water.
John Kaup sank after a brief struggle. Forrest made a valiant effort to swim to the shore after getting rid of his heavy rubber boots, but evidently cramped and was drowned.
Dr Stuart and Mr Anstine swan to the upturned boat and succeeded in getting their arms upon it. In this position they remained for about two hours, when help arrived, and Dale was rescued but Mr Anstine who was chilled and almost unconscious slipped from the boat and was the third to drown.
Never in the history of Stuart have we been visited by such a catastrophy. Everyone was stunned and business was practically suspended until Tuesday evening.
We will endeaver to tell our readers of the accideent and the events leading up to it, as we have gleaned it from various sources.
M W Miller, Dr Dale Stuart, Bert and Forrest Shearer, John Kaup, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Herman Kaup and Charles Anstine, a part of six had planned an outing to the lake for some time, and had made a boat for use upon the lake.
They left Sunday morning in two autos, taking the boat with them, and arrived at the lake at about 9 o'clock, stopping at the club house.
The place was found in disorder, so Mr Miller and Bert Shearer volunteered to stay on shore and clean house and make camp while the other four launched the boat and made ready for the days fishing.
The boat was launched near the club house, and the advisability of venturing out was considered.
It was decided to drift across a comparatively small part of the lake to some deep water, partly protected from the Heavy wind, by the shore.
This was done and the boys had been fishing for perhaps 15 minutes, when they recognized the danger from the heavy waves, and decided to go to shore. Before they could do this, a wave upset the boat with results as before stated.
All this happened at a considerable distance from the club house and Forrest and John had gone down before Mr Miller and Bert who had been busy at the camp chanced to notice anything amiss.
Glancing that way, they saw the boys struggling in the water and at once started to the rescue, shedding their outer garments as they ran. They had to make a detour around an arm of the lake, and it was some time before they could get within shouting distance. They could then see but two of the boys, and they encoruaged them to hold on until help could arrive. There was no boat available and to attempt to swim from the shore to help, would have been suicidal.
Harry Johnson and three other men whose names we did not learn, all of whom lives at Plainview were at the lake and evidently saw the accident before Bert and Mr Miller did, as they were running toward the scene as Mr Miller and Bert approached.
Tables and the door from the club house were brought and launced upon the waves in the hope they would be carried to the imperilled men and their rescue thus effected, but this failed.
It was not known at this time who of the four men were on the boat because of the distance, the wind and the waves, but it was known that two were gone.
It was decided to send for help to rescue the two men and recover the bodies of those who were missing, so Mr Miller went to the Miksch farm, a distance of several miles and had them phone to town for help and sound a general alarm.
In the meanwhile, a futile attempt had been made to launch Joe Gans house boat which was water logged near the club house, and at first this failed. Poles and timbers were then brought from a near by corral and by the use of these, after bailing a vast quantity of water from the boat, they managed to edge it into the lake.
They had no oars, so they wadded in shallow water and towed the boat to a point from which they calculated it would drift to the up turned boat, and Mr Johnson together with Bert and to others of the Plainview men, by the aid of a push pole while yet in shallow water, and later by force of the wind, worked their way out toward the half dead men.
Up until this time Bert thought one of the men on the boat was Forrest and when this was discovered to be an error, he was near collapse, but braced up and did his best to help.
The boat drifted near enough that Mr Johnson could grasp Dale's arm after which Bert passed a rope about his almost helpless body, and he was drawn on board.
This was about an hour and a half or maybe two hours after the accident happened, and Dale states that for some time before this, Mr Anstine had been partly delirious and partly unconscious and had been blind from the shock for perhaps a quarter of an hour.
The imperilled men had been clinging to opposite ends of the up turned boat, and the boat of the rescuers chanced to drift past the end where Dale was, and at this time Mr Anstine did not raise his head from his clasped arms, or indicate that he knew of the proximity of the rescuers.
As before stated, the house boat was at the mercy of the wind and waves, no oars to effect control, and in a second it passed the skiff with its unconscious recumbant burden and drifted away.
In just a few minutes Mr Anstine slipped from the boat and disappeared while the watchers were powerless to help.
The wind, with an estimated velocity of 60 miles per hour, soon drifted the house boat to the south shore of the lake, where all on board disembarked and started to walk around the lake, eastward toward camp, two of their number supporting Dale, who was unable to walk alone.
They had gone but a short distance when they were met by Venzel Kaplan and Venzel Kozisek with an auto, they shared their dry clothing with them and took them to camp.
By this time quite a number of people had arrived, having learned of the tragedy by phone, and in just a little while, probably, fifty people were present.
In the meantime, the people of Stuart were frantic with suspense and anxiety. The only word we had was that two Stuart men had drowned.
A number of other Stuart men were known to have gone to the lakes and no one knew but that it might be their loved one who was gone.
It was, or seemed like a long time before it was known who the victims were, and then we learned there were three instead of two.
We all wanted to do something, but were absolutely helpless, all we could do was to prepare for what must follow. Mr Miller, Mr Shearer and Dr Stuart were brought to town at once and given needed attention.
Dr Stuart was in a serious condition and in grave danger of pneumonia,but has almost completely recovered physically, but it will be many days before he recovers from the horror of the awful experience.
Preparations were at once made for the recovery of the bodies, that of Forrest being the first to be brought to the surface. This was done by taking two small boats which had been brought for the purpose, and suspending a length of barbed wire from them which was allowed to drag on the bottom, while the boats were rowed in a parallel direction across the spot where the bodies were known to be.
The first was recovered about four o'clock, the body of John about two hours later, but that of Mr Anstine was not recovered until about nine o'clock Monday morning.
This was really a difficult and dangerous task and much credit is due those who so unselfishly took the risk. There were probably four hundred people at the lake Sunday evening, during the progress of this work.
As the bodies were recovered, they were taken to the undertaker at Stuart, where they were prepared for burial.
The remains of Forrest being later taken to his home, that of John Kaup to the home of his grandparents, Mr and Mrs Herman Kaup and of Mr Anstine to the M W Miller home.
May day cannot again be festal day in Stuart, and Tuesday stands out as a day of universal sorrow here. On that day the last sad rites were performed that closes the earthly career of these three men.
The business houses were closed and long before the hour set for the funeral of John Kaup the streets were full of people.
A large number of relatives and friends of the family gathered at the house and followed the remains to St Boniface Church, were Rev Fr Jungles celebrated Requiem high mass, following which he delivered an appropriate sermon, conveying in the tenderest manner, consolation to the bereft and an admonition to all. The Church was packed to capacity and many waited outside.
A line of autos extending almost from the Church to the Cemetery, followed the cortage to the grave. Interment was made in the Catholic Cemetery.
The funeral service for Mr Anastine was held at noon in the Presbyterian Church, which could accomdate but a small part of those present, and as in the poeceeding service, the procession extended from town to Cemetery, everyone anxious to show by their presence, their respect for the departed and their sympathy for the bereft.
The third of these sad events the funeral service for Forrest, was also held in the Presbyterian church at two o'clock, in the afternoon. Again, the capacity of the church was woefully inadequate, as but a fraction of those pesent could find seats or even standing room inside. After the service, it was estimated that at least 12 hundred friends and neighbors filed past the open casket in a silent farewell.
Again the line of autos extended from church to Cemetery, where Forrest was laid to await the last call, in sight of the spot that has always been home.
Many beautiful flowers and floral emblems, from the friends, the business men, the lodges and relatives, graced impartially the three caskets.
John A Kaup, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Herman Kaup, was born at West Point, Nebr, April 18,1898, moved with his parents to Stuart in the spring of 1903, where he grew to man's estate, and was drowned in Dora Lake, southwest of Stuart, May 1,1921, at the age of 23 years and 13 days.
He stayed with his parents, unselfishly helping until he was way past his majority, coming to Stuart last fall where he took work with Mr Miller, in the blacksmith shop.
He was a perfect specimen of young physical manhood, was a moral, upright, young man, esteemed by all who knew him, and his untimely death comes as a shock to everyone.
He is survived by his parents, his aged grandparents, three brothers and six sisters, all members of the immediate family being yet at home, and these with many other relatives, have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community.
Funeral services were held in St Boniface Church, Tuesday, and he was laid to rest with his hand clasping the Rosary that was with him when death came.
Charles Wesley Anstine was born Feb 10,1886 at Belgrade, Nebr, and was drowned at Dora Lake, about 16 miles south of Stuart. The accident happened about 1 o'clock May 1,1921, Charles going down with two other companions.
After spending his youth at Belgrade, he was connected with the Northwestern Bell Telephone Co, with his headquarters at Norfolk.
On June 6,1920 he was married to Miss Mary Wilma Miller of Stuart, thereafter making Stuart their home.
He leaves besides his wife to mourn his loss, a mother and father, and one sister.
To those who knew him he was a true friend, and all who met him admired his couraeous ways.
We all extend to the loved ones our sympathy in their great loss. He was an obedient son, a loving and faithful husband, and considerate brother. While struggling for his life he made peace with his Savior and left this world with a prayer on his lips. Therefore the world has been made better because of his life.
Funeral services conducted by Rev Beers were held in the Presbyterian Church, Tuesday, and interment was made in Stuart Cemetery.
Mr and Mrs John Anstine, father and mother of the deceased, and Mrs Gash Forland, his sister, together with her husband and two children, all of whom lived at Belgrade, were present at the funeral.
Forrest V Shearer, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Bert Shearer, was born at Staurt, Feb 14,1893 and was drowned at Dora Lake, May 1,1921, being but 28 years, 2 months and 15 days of age.
He was married to Miss Edna M Larson of Wakefield, June 7,19165 and one son, Little Bobbie, was born to them.
Forrest was always made his home in Stuart. He graduated from the high school here and since that time has been associated with his father in the harness business. He was one of the best known and best loved boys of the town.
He was a member of the AOUW and Masonic Lodges, having served two years as secretary of the latter order.
He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife and little son, his parents, his brother, Mahlon, two sisters, Mrs Floyd Gardner and Mrs Alber Flannigan, all of Stuart, his grandfather, James Skirving and many other relatives and a host of friends.
A brief funeral discourse was delivered in the Presbyterian Church, Tuesday, after which an opportunity was given the hundreds of friends present to see Forrest before he was laid to rest.
The services were then taken in charge by the Masonic brethern, and following their beautiful and impressive ceremony, the body was interred in the Stuart Cemetery.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Keck, Earl
Sept 30,1920 Stuart Advocate
A SAD DEATH BY ACCIDENT
Earl Keck, manager of the Standard oil Station at Newport, died in a Norfolk hospital last Thursday, as a result of burns received in a gasoline explosion at Newport, a few days previous.
The Newport News of last week gives the following account of the accident, which we print that our readers may more fully understand the danger in handling gasoline.
Mr Keck had completed the unloading of the gasoline and opened a vent at the bottom of the tank. He then entered the tank to see how well it had drained, apparently it was empty, he then called for a light and Tom Fox who happened to be at the station, handed him a lighted lantern. Mr Keck started to take it into the car with him, not thinking of the presence of highly explosive gas. No sooner had he lowered the light into the car than a terrific explosion took place, Mr Keck, enveloped in flames, was blown from the car into the air a distance of ten feet, according to people who wittnessed the accident. He fell on the car and from there he rolled to the ground, striking his head on the loading platform at the station, inflicting a deep wound across the side of his head and face. Most of his clothing was torn from him by the force of the blast and his body a mange of deep burns and cuts. He succeeded in gaining his feet and reaching Dr Davidson's office unaided. People passing him on the street were unable to recognize him, he was so badly burned. Dr Davidson and Dr Ganger administered first aid and an anaesthetic was given. Mr Keck was taken to the Norfolk hospital early Monday morning, Dr Ganger and I E Myers accompanied him.
The body was taken to his old home at Oakdale, for interment.
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Kemp, Kenneth Clarence
April 1,1927 Atkinson Graphic
KENNETH CLARENCE KEMP
Funeral services were held at St Joseph Church Sunday for Kenneth Clarence Kemp, 6 month old son of Mr and Mrs John Kemp who died at the farm home 3 miles southeast of Stuart, March 25, 1927 of whooping cough.
Kenneth Clarence Kemp was born Sept 1,1926 and died March 25,1927, at the age of 6 months and 25 days. He was the youngest of four children. All have had a severe attack of whooping cough. He passed away Friday.
Interment was made in St Joseph's Cemetery Sunday.
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Kennedy, Mrs Patrick
April 8,1927 Atkinson Graphic
DEATHS
Mrs Patrick Kennedy, 46, of Amelia died at Chambers, Monday April 4, following a long illness.
Funeral services were held at the Catholic Church in Amelia Thursday and interment made in Atkinson Parish cemetery.
She is survived by her husband and five chiildren. These are Mrs Joseph Rotherham, Agnes, Bernard, Louella, and Maurice. Brothers and sisters surviving are Thomas Curran of Oakdale, Ernest, James, Michael, and Delia Curran. Mrs Natalie Waldman and Mrs Gertie Minahan of Amelia.
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Kopp, Infant
Nov 20,1919 Stuart Advocate
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Phillip Kopp died Monday Nov 17, following an acute attack of spinal meningitis. The little body was laid to rest in the Stuart Cemetery Tuesday afternoon.
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Kraft, George Isaac
Jan 8,1920 Stuart Advocate
George Isaac Kraft was born at Casey, Adair County, Iowa, July 27,1879, died at Ford Hospital in Omaha, Dec 28,1919, being forty years five months and one day of age.
At the age of 6 years he moved with his parents to Stuart where he grew to manhood and continued his residence there until 1909 when he moved to Tripp County, SD, where he has since resided.
On Jan 21,1912 he married Lillian H Anderson of Colome, SD. He leaves to mourn his loss, his loving wife, his mother Mrs L F Kraft of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and two sisters, Elizabeth of Fort Lauderdale and Mrs L A Roberts of Stuart.
Funeral services were held in Methodist Church Sunday, a very large congregation being present. Interment was made in Stuart Cemetery by the Masons to accordance with their impressive ritual.
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Kubitschek, Isabelle Leone Bollinger
May 13,1927 Atkinson Graphic
DEATH SUMMONS COMES TO MRS A J KUBITSCHEK
The family of Dr A J Kubitschek were grievously bereft of the wife and mother the 10th inst. Mrs Kubitschek passed away suddenly Tuesday following an attack of pneumonia.
The death of this splendid young mother came also as a very great shock to her community of friends, friends numbered by her acquaintances. Her delightful sunny nature had endeared her to a host of these in whose memory she will live, and in sorrow must bid the regretful farewell.
Isabelle Leone Bollinger was born in Boone, Iowa, Sept 3,1894. She moved with her parents to Eagle Grove, Iowa in the fall of 1912, residing there three and a half years moving then to Des Moines.
She was married to Adolph J Kubitschek in Visitation Church, Des Moines, Aug 29,1917.
She is survived by her parents Mr and Mrs J M Bollinger of Des Moines, Iowa; five sisters, Mrs F D Dale of Chicago, Ill; Mrs P C Langenbach of Bellflower, Cal; Mrs Harry Anderson of Los Angeles, Cal; Mrs L D Johnson of Kansas City, Mo; and Mrs Mae Harlan of Des Moines, Iowa; her husband and five children, John Douglas, 8; Mary Catherine 6; Ruth Leone 4; Joan Ann 3; infant son born May 5.
Directly after their marriage Dr and Mrs Kubitschek came to Atkinson Sept 1,1917 and established their home.
Funeral services will take place at St Joseph's Catholic Church in Atkinson today, Friday, May the 13th.
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Leahy, George J
March 4,1927 Atkinson Graphic
RANCHMAN GEO J LEAHY DIES IN OMAHA HOSPITAL
Ranchman George J Leahy, 55, bachelor, died in St Catherine Hospital, Omaha, Monday, Feb 28, following an operation for abdominal trouble.
The deceased for a good many yars has been in the ranch and live stock business, holding and conducting extensive ranch interests at Hammond, southwest of Atkinson, in Rock County.
Mr Leahy was widely known among the ranchmen of this section and in Atkinson where he transacted most of his business connected with his ranching operation.
His parents before him, Mr and Mrs Martin Leahy, were residents of Atkinson and are buried here in the parish cemetery.
The remains were brought to Atkinson Wednesday and funeral services were held at St Joseph's Church Thursday.
The deceased was born at Cascade, Iowa, Aug 17,1871. One brother, Edward of Danbury, Iowa and one sister, Mrs Frank Hormel of Graybull, Wyo, survive him and were in Atkinson Wednesday to arrange for the funeral services the following day and were guests at the McShane home where the body was held for burial.
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Levi, Louie
May 19,1921 Stuart Advocate
Louie Levi found dead in his bed in a hotel at Gray's River, Washington, May 13th. His mother, Stella Levi lives in Stuart.
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Lofquest, Mary June Violet
April 29,1920 Stuart Advocate
VIOLET LOFQUEST DEAD
Following a general decline in health of about a year's duration, the last few months of which she had been very nervous and for a number of days, despondent, Violet, the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs S L Lofquest, took her own life by hanging herself in one of the farm buildings on the old Nels Lofquest farm, in Cleveland township some time Tuesday.
All evidence pointed so conclusively at self destruction and it was so clear to those who investigated the facts, that the Coroner, who was informed that night by telephone, decided an inquest was unnecessary.
She, with her parents had but recently moved from the old home farm to Stuart, and Monday, she accompanied her brother, Irving, who lives on the former Nels Lofquest ranch, out to the farm, with the expressed intention of returning to town with her father on Wednesday.
Irving's wife had gone to visit her parents, Mr and Mrs W P Miller at Ewing for a few days and Violet was helping her brothers Lawrence and Irving with the house work.
Tuesday, she had prepared dinner for the boys and washed the dishes after they had returned to their work.
They had been building fence on the Swan Lofquest place, only about 20 rods west of the hosue.
The boys were within calling distance of the house and had seen her frequently about the place up to the middle of the afternoon, after which they did not see her, but were not alarmed as her work might easily have kept her in the house.
At about six thirty or seven the boys quit work and upon going to the house, discovered her absence.
They at once instituted a search Irving going south east toward his home (the Nels Lofquest place) while Lawrence went south toward the main road.
When about half way home, Irving found his sister's footprints in the mud he called to Lawrence, "It is all right, she has gone up to my house."
Irving then went on up through the barn yard and discovered his sister, apparently standing in the alley way of his hog house, he being unable at that distance and in the uncertain light to see the small rope by which she was suspended.
Upon coming closer he discovered the awful truth and called to Lawrence who was but a short distance away.
Lawrence just then saw their father coming and waited a short moment until he arrived, when all three entered the building and took the body, which was stiff and cold into the house.
The conditions indicated that death had occurred several hours before. The body was left undisturbed until a physician and others, including the writer, had made a careful examination and were absolutely certain that death was self inflicted.
We have made this lengthy explanation wholly with the thought of making the matter clear to all who would naturally want to know if there could be any possiblility of foul play, and to save the family the agony of answering questions.
Mary June Violet, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs S L Lofquest, was born June 25,1895 and died April 27,1920 at the age of 24 years, 10 months and 2 days.
Thus briefly do we name the span of a few years that measures the life of one we have known since childhood. Always of a loving, thoughtful disposition, she was a favorite among the young folks of her home neighborhood.
About five years ago she united with the church and has always taken a deep interest and an active part in the religious services.
Her tragic death comes as a shock to all her friends and the members of her family have the deepest sympathy of everyone in their great bereavement.
She leaves besides her parents, three brothers, Charles, Lawrence and Irving, and two sisters, Mrs Calvin Allyn and Mrs James Deming, to mourn her departure.
Funeral services were held in Cleveland Church Thursday and the immense congregation, only a part of which could find room in the building, was in attendance to show by their presence their esteem and sympathy.
Interment was made in the Cleveland Cemetery.
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Mack, Mary Figg
Oct 7,1927 Atkinson Graphic
DIES OF APOPLEXY AT HOME OF DAUGHTER
born Ypsilanti, Mich, Sept 9,1856
married Andrew J Mack, Albion, 1883
died Oct 3,1927 Atkinson
buried Albion
funeral Albion Wednesday
children: Fred, Mrs V J Kaplan, Ethel died in infancy
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Mann, John P
April 19,1940 Atkinson Graphic
JOHN MANN, PRESIDENT O'NEILL BANK, IS DEAD
died Friday
funeral O'Neill Monday
adopted children: Mrs Louise Gordon
brother: Joseph
sister: Mrs Mary A Gallagher
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Mannion, Antonia Katherine Brandl
May 10,2007 Holt County Independent
born Dec 20,1913 Hartington
daughter of Joseph Brandl and Helen Kaiser
married Paul V Mannion, July 6,1938, Coleridge. He died 1995
died April 23,2007 Randolph
buried St Francis Cem, Randolph
funeral April 27,2007 Randolph
children: Mary Duffy, - 10, - son
grandchildren: Ryan, David Duffy
brothers: - 1 - 2
sisters: - 1 - 4
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Maring, Myra B Henderson
May 31,1940 Atkinson Graphic
MRS THOMAS MARING IS CALLED BY DEATH
FARMWIFE EXPIRES AT 61; LIVED HERE SINCE 1883; RITES HELD AT HOME 8 MILES EAST
born Galva, Ill, Sept 7,1878
daughter of Henry Henderson and Belle
married Thomas E Maring, March 11,1896, father's home
died May 27,1940, Atkinson
buried Woodlawn Cem, Atkinson
funeral Tuesday, 8 miles east of Atkinson
children: Alice Hill, Tommy J
grandchildren: Mrs Isabel Hill Grafft, Vincent Maring
sister: Mrs R O Clifford
brother: Frank
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Matousek, Emil S
Sept 27,1940 Atkinson Graphic
HEART ATTACK FATAL TO EMIL S MATOUSEK
FORMER ATKINSON MAN STRICKEN IN FRONT OF HIS BUSINESS PLACE AT SCHUYLER; RITES HERE
born Brainard, July 5,1899
son of Joseph Matousek and Anna
died Schuyler, Sept 21,1940
buried St Joseph's Cemetery
funeral Tuesday, St Joseph's Church
brothers: Ed J, Joseph R, Albion G
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Matthews, Dorothy F Burival
May 10,2007 Holt County Independent
born Dec 20,1931 O'Neill
daughter of Frank Burival and Antoinette Homolka
married John Matthews, O'Neill, May 17,1951. He died June 4,2006
died May 3,2007 O'Neill
buried O'Neill Calvary Cem
funeral May 7,2007 O'Neill
children: Cathy Schluns, Mary, J P, Jim
brothers: - 3
sisters: Helen Kloppenborg
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McCartney, Sarah Ann Bowring
Feb 10,1921 Stuart Advocate
Sarah Ann Bowring was born March 26,1836 at Martinstown, Dorsetshire, England, and died at Ontario, Oregon, Feb 1,1921, at the advanced age of 84 years 8 months and 5 days.
She was united in marriage to William Clark in 1851 and to them were born 11 children, of whom, six survive her.
We do not have the date of her arrival in the US, but she, her husband and family were among the early pioneers of this section, having lived for a number of years on a farm a few miles west of Stuart.
Her husband died in the early ninties, and Mrs Clark was married to James McCartney, Oct 16,1897 and again widowed several years ago.
Since the death of Mr McCartney, Mrs McCartney has had no fixed home, but having ample means, has traveled considerably, visiting her children and other relatives in various parts of the country.
The body, accompanied by her son in law, Ward Canfield of Ontario, Oregon arrived in Stuart Saturday, and funeral services were held in the Presbyterian Church here Monday, and interment was made in the Stuart Cemetery.
The surviving children are George Clark and Sadie Laudingham of Portland, Oregon, Elizabeth Canfield, Armina Terwilleger and William Clark of Ontario, Oregon and Mrs Rachel Griffith of Onamia, Minn.
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McCarthy, Michael
Nov 22,1940 Atkinson Graphic
LONG ILLNESS BRINGS DEATH TO M M'CARTHY
RETIRED RANCHER, AGED 79, DIES AT HIS HOME HERE; FUNERAL AT ST JOSEPH'S CHURCH
born Sept 29,1861 in County Cork, Ireland
married Oct 19,1893 at Douglas, Nebr, Mary McGinley of Douglas
died Nov 15, family home in Atkinson
buried St Joseph's Cemetery
funeral Monday at St Joseph's Catholic Church
children: Gerald, Melvin, Eleanor Withers, James, Margaret, Jessamine, Terrence, Pauline Prewitt, Donald
sisters: Nora McCarthy, Mary Morse
brother: Dennis
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McClurg, Effie Mae
Oct 23,1919 Stuart Advocate
IN MEMORIUM
Effie Mae McClurg, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed McClurg, was born near Grand Rapids, Nebr, Jan 30,1901, died at the home of her parents in Stuart, Oct 2,1919, aged 18 years 8 months and 20 days.
Her untimely death, following a very brief illness, comes as a shock to her family and friends, many of the latter not knowing of her serious illness, until her death was announced.
Effie grew to young womanhood on the home place near Dustin. She came to Stuart a year ago and was employed in the B Farner Store where she made many friends, who will greatly miss her from her accustomed place.
Besides her parents she leaves one sister and four brothers to mourn her death.
Funeral services conducted by Rev Patterson, were held in the Stuart Methoidst Church, interment was made in Cleveland Cemetery. A large number of people were present at this service, many of them being from out of town, among them being an uncle, Frank Leatherman and his two daughters and two sons of Butte, Mr and Mrs Springer and Nellie Leatherman of Naper, Nebr, being sisters of Mrs McClurg and Mr and Mrs Frank Clauson of Naper.
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McClurg, Elsie Ann
April 8,1927 Atkinson Graphic
DEATHS
Elsie Ann, daughter of Mr and Mrs Glen E McClurg, died at the Stuart hospital Friday, April 1, aged 7 months and 4 days. Funeral service was held Sunday from the Presbyterian Church in Atkinson. Interment in Woodlawn.
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McClurg, Sarah Brodie
June 2,1921 Stuart Advocate
Sarah Brodie was born near Pontiac, Mich, Sept 28,1863, being 57 years of age at the time of her death at Norfolk,, Nebr.
In 1894 she was married to W W McClurg and to this union one son, Louis Edward, has been born, who now resides at Long Pine, Nebr.
Besides the husband and son, there are five brothers to mourn her death.
Stuart has been her home for many years, so the many friends extend to the loved ones their sympathy in their loss.
Funeral services were held Friday at Presbyterian Church and interment was made in the Stuart Cemetery.
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McCoy, Elmo
Dec 30,1920 Stuart Advocate
YOUNG MAN SHOT AT NEWPORT
Almo McCoy, a lad of about 15 years, residing with his mother about a mile east of Newport, was accidentally shot and probably fatally wounded, a little after noon, Tuesday.
He in company with Clyde Alley, were on a hay wagon, crossing the railroad track just south of the McCoy home, going for a load of hay, when the shot gun which young McCloy was carrying, slipped partly through the floor of the hay rack, stricking the hammer of the gun n the cross sill of the rack, exploding the shell, a ten gauge, the contents of which entered his right side, taking an upward course, perforating the intestines, and penetrating the liver.
The young man was taken to Long Pine on the evening passenger, for surgical treatment, but little hope is entertained for his recovery. His mother, who was in Iowa, on a visit has been summoned to his bedside.
Jan 6,1921 Stuart Advocate
Elmo McCoy, the fifteen year old Newport boy who accidentally shot himself Tuesday of last week while hauling hay, passed away Wednesday of last week. The body was sent to Newport from Long Pine and Funeral services were held Friday. Interment was made in the Stuart Cemetery Friday.
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McLoughlin, Anna Filmer
May 19,1921 Stuart Advocate
Mrs Hugh McLoughlin died at the Wertz hospital Wednesday and the remains were taken to West Point, her former home, for interment.
June 2,1921 Stuart Advocate
Anna Fillmer McLoughlin was born April 23,1883 at St Charles, Cumming Co, Nebr, a daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Fillmer. She grew to womanhood in this vicinity, where she recieved a good school education. She was married to Mr Hugh McLoughlin and this union was blessed with two children, one son and one daughter, Vincent, age 7 and Irene age 16 months. For four years after their marriage they lived in this community and then they moved to Stuart where they made their home. Besides her grief stricken husband and two children, she is survived by her parents, Mr and Mrs Fred Fillmer of this city, six brothers, William, John, Fred, and Frank of West Point, August of Beemer, Charles of Meadow Grove. Also by two sisters, Mrs Charles McLoughlin of Gordon and Mrs Herman Toelle of West Point.
Mrs McLoughlin was a lady of a pleasing disposition, a good wife and loving mother. Her early departure from this life has spread a gloom of sorrow over the whole community. Her grief stricken husband and motherless children have the sincere sympathy of the community- from the West Point Republican of May 27,1921.
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McShane, Mary Ward
Feb 11,1927 Atkinson Graphic
MARY WARD MCSHANE
Mary Ward McShane died at her home in north Atkinson, Tuesday after an illness of over two years.
Mrs McShane was born in the county Armagh, Ireland, in 1846. When she was three years old her parents emigrated to America,settling in Cincinnati, Ohio, five years later moving to Dubuque, Iowa.
On May 8, 1870 she was united in marriage to Charles McShane at Independence, Iowa.
In the spring of 1879 they moved to Holt County, Nebr, and settled on a homestead one mile east of Atkinson. She has been a resident of the county ever since. The past 14 years she has lvied in the city.
She is survived by her five children, Joe, Frank, Alice, Harry, Kathryn, three grandchildren, Mrs Wm Mlinar of Kimball, Nebr; Leo A of Omaha,, and Harry F of Chicago. and four great grandchildren, Loretto, Leo, Donald and Robert Mlinar. Her husband preceded her in death 12 years ago.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev Father of St Joseph's Catholic church and interment was made in St Joseph's Cemetery.
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Meyer, Lorraine
June 3,1920 Stuart Advocate
Lorraine, three weeks old, one of the twin daughters of Mr and Mrs H W Meyer, died Sunday from an attack of smallpox, the family having been afflicted with the disease at the time of the birth of the child. Interment was made Monday. The other twin is suffering from the same disease.
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Millspaugh, Isaac
June 3,1927 Atkinson Graphic
SUMMONS COMES TO CIVIL WAR VETERAN
Isaac Millspaugh, Civil War veteran and resident of Atkinson for a good many years, died at his home in this city, Saturday following a brief illness.
For his years the deceased had been exceptionally sturdy; his declining years made of interest in his devotion to the Grand Army of the Republic.
As a member of Edward Lenox Post, he served from Commander to Outpost, and no National encampment in recent years failed to find this veteran in attendance. But three resident members of the old post, once a strong body of Grand Army faithful, survive him.
Isaac Millspaugh was born April 10,1846 at Newburg, Orange County, NY, died at Atkinson, May 28,1927, aged 82 years 1 month 18 days.
He was married to Susan Clineman in 1865 at Walden, NY. To them 7 children were born; George deceased; Volney of Portland, Oregon; Mrs Stella Hughes of Seatle, Wash; Mrs Joseph McDonald deceased; Mrs Rena Scissons of Merriman, Nebr; Mrs Mamie Rundall deceased; John of Merriman. There are 22 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Mr Millspaugh was married the second time to Emma Jones in June 1901 at O'Neill. She survives him.
Isaac Millspaugh joined the 56th Regiment, NY Veteran volunteers in 1864. He came to Holt County from Jefferson, Iowa in 1884, taking up a homestead 17 miles south of Atkinson, later moving to Atkinson.
The death of Mr Millspaugh removes from our midst a very capable and esteemed citizen.
The funeral services were held Sunday, interment was made in Woodlawn Cemetery.
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Munt, John
June 17,1920 Stuart Advocate
DEATH OF JOHN MUNT
John Munt, one of the pioneers of Nebraska, and for many years a resident of Stuart, died from a stoke of apoplexy in Wheatland, Wyo, Friday, June 11,1920 at the age of nearly 78 years.
The remains, accompanied by Harry Gude, a grandson, arrived in Stuart, Monday and interment was made in Stuart Cemetery. The services being conducted by the Masons, Mr Munt having been a member of the Stuart Lodge.
Mr Munt was born in Missouri, was an old soldier and one of the few remaining members of the GAR.
He was the father of eight children, only three of whom, William of Long Pine, John who is in business in Omaha, and one daughter, Mrs Jamie Connarroe, who lives some place in the west, survives him.
The two sons and a number of other relatives and friends from out of town were present at the funeral.
While the cause of death was as stated, Mr Munt was struck and slightly injured by an automobile in Wheatland, about two weeks before he died, and it is thought that his death may have been hastened by the shock from that, as he was still in the hospital for treatment.
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Murphey, Henry Chester
May 17,2007 Atkinson Graphic
born Aug 7,1918 Thedford, Nebr
son of Wesley Murphey and Margaret Peterson
married Ella Dorothy Bower, 1943 Riverside, Cal
died April 26,2007 Ft Myers, Florida
buried Valley View Cem, Torrington, Wyo
funeral Torrington, May 11,2007
children: Colleen Carol Younger
grandchildren: Steven Kent Younger
brother: Wesley
sisters: Maxine Elkson, Kathleen Belik
U S Army 1942 to 1945
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Neiter, Peter
April 22,1920 Stuart Advocate
Peter Neiter, a former well known Staurt man, died at his home in Sheridan, Wyo, April 13, following an protracted illness. He was born in Council Bluffs,Iowa, nearly 51 years ago, spent his boyhood in this state, and was married to Eva Dibble of Stuart and is survived by his widow, three sons and four daughters. He had engaged in wholesale meat and packing business and was considered a wealthy man at the time of his death.
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Newton, Jeptha
July 19,1940 Atkinson Graphic
HEART ATTACK FATAL TO JESSE NEWTON, 73
PIONEER ATKINSON RESIDENT DIES SUDDENLY; OWNED FIRST MOTOR TRUCK TO OPERATE HERE
born in Muscatine County, near Nichols, Iowa, June 27,1867
son of Thompson and Vila Newton
married Nov 29,1900, Anna D Slaymaker
died July 14,1940 at his home
buried Woodlawn Cemetery
funeral Tuesday
children: Mrs Meta Ava Ruby, Mrs Anna Clare Spence, Rolla Oscar
grandchildren: Donald Newton Ruby, James Everett, Mary Ann and Eugene Marvin Ruby and Lyle Duane Spence
brother: Thompson
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Parshall, Danial LeRoy
April 8,1927 Atkinson Graphic
DEATHS
Danial LeRoy Parshall, 2 years 5 months and 2 days old, son of Mr and Mrs LeRoy Parshall, residing 16 miles northeast of Atkinson, died March the 21st of penumonia.
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Parshall, Edward
May 24,1940 Atkinson Graphic
EDWARD PARSHALL, 10, DROWNS IN FISH POND
SMALL BOYS' FISHING PARTY AT WILLOUGHBY POND ON SANDY CREEK ENDS IN TRAGEDY
born May 21,1930 at the farm home 17 miles north of Atkinson
son of Roy Parshall
died May 19,1940
buried Phoenix Cemetery
funeral Tuesday
brothers: - 4
sisters: - 5
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Patterson, Clyde
Oct 14,1920 Stuart Advocate
MURDER IN ROCK COUNTY
The mulitated body of Clyde Patterson was found buried in a shallow grave under the steps of his outdoor cellar, or cave at his home, about three miles northwest of Malvern Post Office, in the southern part of Rock County, last Saturday.
Mr Patterson who lived alone had been missing for about six weeks, and his neighbors who inquired as to his whereabouts were told by Floyd Wick, that he had met Mr Patterson on the road, driving his cattle to town to sell, but that he had bought the cattle, and made Mr Patterson an offer on his other property, crops, hay,e tc, and that Mr Patterson had gone to Colorado and would let him know later whether he accepted the offer or not.
Subsequently, he claimed to have received word accepting the offer and Wick procceded to sell the stuff.
The neighbors became suspicious in the matter and started an investigation. The sheriff wired to a brother of Mr Patterson who lived at Maple, Oklahoma, who came last Saturday and accompanied, by Sheriff Leonard, instituted a search which resulted in the discovery of the body in a very short time.
The breast had been torn open by a shot gun, which had evidently been fired from only a little distance.
Young Wick was present when the body was found, but evinced no particular emotion. He had told so many conflicting stories however, that he was taken into custody.
The young man bears a very unsavory reputation, is credited with numerous thefts in the neighborhood, and was out of the reform school on parole, when the murder occurred.
Circumstantial evidence points very strongly to Young Wick as being guilt, with a neighbor as a possible accomplice.
Later - Young Wick has confessed his guilt, is now in jail at Bassett, and will likely at once be sentenced to a life term in the penitentiary.
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Payne, Slyvester Alberties
Jan 15,1943 Atkinson Graphic
WORLD WAR VETERAN DIES SUDDENLY HERE
HEART AILMENT IS FATAL TO BERT PAYNE, 56; MILITARY RITES WILL BE HELD TODAY
born Dec 19,1886 at Wells, Minn
died Atkinson, Jan 11,1943
buried Woodlawn Cem. Atkinson
sister: Mrs Mae Louisa Ratigan
nieces and nephews: Mrs Henry Claussen, Mrs Albert Brau, Mrs Wilbur Humphrey, Mrs Kenneth Dobry, Mrs Will Cearns, Mrs Ray Foster, Marion, Stephen and Dale Payne
U S Army April 1917 to April 1919
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Perry, Asbury Orlando
Feb 23,1940 Atkinson Graphic
A O PERRY, COLORFUL PIONEER CHARACTER PASSES AWAY AT 75
PROMOTOR OF ILL FATED ATKINSON AND NIOBRARA RIVER RAILROAD; HAD MANY ANGLED CAREER
born in a log house at Winterset, Iowa, on Nov 12,1864
married Irene Hamilton Gordon at Ainsworth, Oct 26,1884. She died Jan 11,1901
married in Glenwood, Iowa, to Mrs Anna Cady
died Stuart, Nebr, Feb 20,1940
buried Woodlawn Cemetery in Atkinson
funeral Stuart, Wednesday, Feb 21
children: Grace who passed away at the age of six months; Bessie Eugene who passed away Feb 7,1927 at the age of 40 and Clayton
adopted son
sisters: Mrs Hattie Anderson; Mrs Madge Loomis; and Mrs Blanche Foote
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Pettinger, John Peter
June 10,1920 Stuart Advocate
John Peter Pettinger was born in Luxenburg, Alsace, Sept 15,1839, and died at his home in Stuart, June 4,1920, at the age of 80 years, 8 months and 19 days.
When about 31 years of age, Mr Pettinger came to the United States and was united in marriage with Mrs Louisa Ernster at Dyersville, Iowa. in 1879.
Mr Pettinger was one of the strong men of his day, being able to take a man's place in the field, even last summer and death came to him after an illness of several months, following a stroke of apoplexy which occurred last winter.
The deceased is survived by his wife, two sons, Frank and Ray and two daughters, Mrs D G Kunz and Mrs Mike Schaaf, all of whom live in this vicinity. one brother P Pettinger of Cumberland, Iowa, and one sister who lives in Chicago and another who lives in Luxenburg.
Funeral services were held in St Boniface Church Monday and interment was made in Stuart Catholic Cemetery.
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Putnam, Herbert L
April 22,1927 Atkinson Graphic
DEATH OF H L PUTNAM OCCURS IN CALIFORNIA
Herbert L Putnam died in San Francisco, Cal April 15 at the age of 78 years. He was born in 1849 at Springfield, Vermont.
Herbert L Putnam was Atkinson's first practicing attorney and had his office on what is now known as the J P McNichols corner. He homesteaded in 1884 northeast of Atkinson on Eagle Creek.
Mr Putnam was married to Miss Laura Hale, daughter of Rev and Mrs Delos Hale. Rev Hale was the holder of extensive land interests here in the early 80's, taking active interest in local development and with the assistance of David Wixson erected the first Methodist Church building in Atkisnon. Hale and Gibson were merchants occupying a large frame building on one of the old business sites of the town.
Mr Putnam was, until very recently the owner of a half section of land near Atkinson, a part of his original holdings, which was sold to R O Clifford about three weeks ago.
Rev and Mrs Hale and their daughter, Mrs Putnam died many years ago and are buried in Woodlawn Cemetery here.
One son, Harry Putnam is a contractor and building residing in San Francisco, Cal, also one daughter, Mrs Grace Marsh resides there. Two sons are practicing physicians, Dr Edward of Sioux Falls, SD and Dr Frank Putnam of Ellensberg, Wash.
The remains were brought to Atkinson for interment, arriving on the morning train from the east Thursday and accompanied by Harry Putnam, Dr Edward and Mrs Grace Marsh.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday at Methodist Episcopal Church in Atkinson.
The deceased still held membership in Atkinson Lodge IOOF and the Modern Woodmen of America. The Odd Fellows having charge of the burial service
Submitted by Doris Counts
Radcliff, Daniel
April 22,1920 Stuart Advocate
Daniel Radcliff was born near Radcliff, Ohio, Feb 7,1871 and died at Norfolk, April 19,1920 at the age of 49 years, 2 months and 12 days.
At the age of 7 years he moved with his parents to Saunders Co, Nebr, where the family resided about two years, coming then to Holt County, where he since made his home.
He was married to Della Endly at North Bend, Nebr, July 2,1895. One son, Lyle H and one daughter, Gladys L were born to them, both being residents of Stuart.
His parents, one brother and one sister preceded him in death.
He leaves his wife, and two children and two brothers, Asberry and Clinton of Stuart, two sisters, Mrs R R Johnson of Newport and Mrs H E Shepherd of Douglas, Wyo together with a host of friends to mourn their loss.
Death came to Mr Radcliff after an illness of about two years. He had employed some of the most eminent doctors and surgeons in this country and was in a Norfolk hospital when he passed away. His wife and sister Mrs Shepherd were with him when death came.
Funeral services will be held in Presbyterian Church here Friday and interment will be made in Atkinson Cemetery.
Mr Radcliff was one of our most prominent enterprising citizens, and his untimely death is a loss to our community.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Rohr, Silas
Dec 30,1920 Stuart Advocate
Silas Rohr, was born near Blufftown, Wells Co, Ind, April 5,1844, and died at his home in Stuart, Dec 26,1920.
When about ten years of age he came with his parents to Polk Co, Iowa.
At the age of 17 he enlisted in the 10th Iowa Vol Infantry. He served during the entire siege of the Civil War.
After the war was over, he moved to Dakota Territory. On May 29,1867 he was married to Sarah Ann Larwood at Marshaltown, Iowa, and for 53 years they journed along life's pathway together. They resided in Union and Lincoln Counties, SD, where Mr Bohr served as a member of the legislature for two terms.
In July 1883 they came to Holt County, Nebr, and settled at Southside, near Dustin.
Five children were born to this union, Victor M of Herrick, SD, Gladys E of Stuart, survive the father, the other three having gone before.
Mr Rohr was a pioneer of three states, Iowa, SD and Dakota, having lived in Iowa before there was a railroad locomative in either state. Mr Rohr's life was one of honest and upright living and he was respected and loved by all who knew him.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev Bears from the Presbyterian Church at Stuart, Tuesday, Dec 28,1920. Interment was made at the Stuart Cemetery.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Sanders, Willis D
May 17, 2007 Holt County Independent
born Jan 26, 1925 Blackbird, Nebr
son of Ervin Sanders and Minnie Rouse
married Karen Brooks, Oct 7,1960
died May 10,2007 O'Neill
buried O'Neill Prospect Cem, military rites
funeral May 14,2007 O'Neill
brothers: Richard, Bud, Gary, Kenny
sisters: Donna June Campbell, Jancie Harte
U S Navy June 28,1944 to June 6,1946
Submitted by Doris Counts
Scott, William E
Sept 9, 1927 Atkinson Graphic
FORMER ATKINSON ATTORNEY DIES AT HOME IN CALIFORNIA
died Glendale, Cal, Sept 6,1927
buried Forest Lawn Cem, Glendale, Cal
children: Agnes, Rose, Josephine, Phoebe, Earl
Submitted by Doris Counts
Seger, Ivan Norman
July 19,1940 Atkinson Graphic
INFANT SON OF MR AND MRS IVAN SEGER DIES
born July 9,1940
son of Ivan Seger
died July 9,1940
buried St Joseph Cem, Atkinson
Submitted by Doris Counts
Skirving, Mrs James
Sept 16,1920 Stuart Advocate
Mrs James Skirving died at Seattle, Wash. One of the pioneers of this section and Stuart folks will be saddened by the news of her death. Mother of Mrs Bert Shearer.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Sojka, Dorothy Shavlik
April 19,2007 Holt County Independent
born Feb 18,1917 Linwood
daughter of Anton Shavlik and Anna Shavlik
married Julian Sojka, Clearwater, May 11,1944. He died Oct 1971
died April 16,2007 O'Neill
children: Julian
brother: Clarence
Submitted by Doris Counts
Sparks, Gladyce LaUna Davis
April 19,2007 Holt County Independent
born Feb 16,1913 Newport
daughter of Clyde Davis and Phebie Smith
married Jan 1,1934 to Earl Sparks. He died 1987
died April 13,2007
buried Newport Cem
funeral April 17,2007 Newport
children: Carol Jean
sisters: Shirley Dvorak, Arlene Bridge, Beulah died in infancy
brothers: Howard, Richard died in infancy, Leonard died Dec 10,2001
Submitted by Doris Counts
Stansberry, Emma Sjoland
March 18,1927 Atkinson Graphic
MRS EMMA STANSBERRY
Mrs Emma Stansberry, a lifelong resident of Atkinson and vicinity, passed away the 15th inst, from pneumonia, aged 43 years 7 months and 19 days.
Emma Sjoland was born in San Fransisco, Cal, July 24,1883. In 1884 she moved with her parents to Atkinson where she has resided practically all her life.
She was united in marriage to Henry J Stansberry, in 1908. To this union five children were born; Zella Alene, Velma Vivene, Harold Jay, Doris Lucille, Gladys Evelyn. Velma Vivene died in infancy. Mr Stansberry died Jan 27,1917.
Surviving her are four children; two sisters, Dorothy Sjoland and Mrs A J Barnes, step father O E Torske of Atkinson.
For more than nine years Mrs Stansberry has struggled with courage to support her four children and educate and keep them together. Her health has been frail and the burden was heavy. At last the heavy task is laid down and she is at rest. Her children will always cherish the memory of her faithfulness and fidelity and sacrifice. The entire community suffers loss of a heroic Christian woman, and heartily sympathized with the stricken family in their bereavement.
Funeral servuces at the Methodist Episcopal Church of which deceased was a member were held Thursday. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Steinhauser, Frank
Dec 30,1920 Stuart Advocate
Frank Steinhauser, who has been a highly respected member of this community for 35 years, died at his home in Stuart, Sunday, Dec 26,1920, at the advanced age of 80 years 10 months and 27 days.
Mr Steinhauser was born in Tieberschlag, Austria, Jan 29,1840, and at the age of 20 years was united in marriage with Anne Yaune, and to them have been born 9 children, 6 sons and 3 daughters, only three of whom survive him, his son, John of Stuart and daughters, Mrs Frank Weichman of Stuart and Mrs John Wedige of Atkinson.
Mr Steinhauser and family came to the US in April 1885, coming directly to Stuart, and have made this their home for more than a third of a century.
Mr and Mrs Steinhauser had been married for 57 years, had raised their children to be good citizens, and good Christians, and had contributed largely to the support of the Catholic Church of which they were devoted members.
Mr Steinhauser was a good citizen, husband, father and Christian, his last conscious word being a prayer.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Taft, Susan A Munger
March 11,1920 Stuart Advocate
Susan A Munger was born Oct 16,1883 at Merideth, Delaware County, NY. Her father, the Rev O W Munger was the Methodist pastor in charge of that place. She died Friday, March 5,1920.
In 1842 she moved with her parents to Illinois. She was educated at home under the instructions of a governess until she was fitted to enter a young ladies seminary at Rockford, Illinois.
In 1854 she was united in marriage to Orrin L Taft, to this union 7 children were born. Her husband and four children preceded her to the heavenly land. Three children are left to mourn her loss. Mrs Libbie S Thomas of Long Pine, Reuben L and LeRoy I of Goodrich, Kansas. also three grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
She was converted at the age of 14 and joined the Methodist Episcopal church. She was ever a faithful, consistent Christian, reading her Bible and praying daily. She was a faithful attendant at Church and prayer meeting.
Mrs Taft lived in Stuart for many years and made many warm friends during her residence here. Funeral services were held in Methodist Church here Monday and interment was made in the Stuart Cemetery.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Thurlow, Edward
Feb 26,1920 Stuart Advocate
Edward Thurlow died at his home Southwest of Stuart Friday of pneumonia, following an attack of influenza. Funeral services will be held in the Methodist Church this afternoon.
March 18,1920 Stuart Advocate
Edward A Thurlow was born in Stuart Aug 30,1884, died at his home, near the place of his birth, Feb 24,1920, at the age of 35 years 5 months and 24 days.
Mr Thurlow was united in marriage with Martha Yeager of Omaha in 1906, since when they made their home in this vicinity until the time of his death.
He is survived by his wife, his father and mother, 1 sister and 7 brothers.
Funeral services were held in Stuart M E Church Thursday, Feb 26 and interment was made in the Stuart Cemetery.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Tushla, Joseph
May 6,1927 Atkinson Graphic
DEATH OF JOS TUSHLA, 78; RESIDENT HERE 46 YEARS
Joseph Tushla, a resident of Atkinson and vicinity for 46 years, passed away at his home in this city Friday, April 29, aged 78 years 4 months and 20 days.
Deceased was born Dec 9,1848 in Czecho-Slovakia. He came to America with his wife and one child, 46 years ago settling on a homestead 3 miles northeast of Atkinson.
He was married to Mary Odstrical inthe old country on Feb 22,1878. To this union 6 children were born, Peter, John, Sylvester, Mary Gilg, Anna Prussa, and Rose Keating, the latter daughter preceding him in death exactly five months to the day.
He arrived in Holt County by wagon train, from Oakdale which was as far as the railroad had been built at that time. Mr Tushla worked with the construction crew that built the C&NW road when it was extended on to the west.
He became a citizen of the US about 42 years ago and has lived in or near Atkinson since his arrival in this country. In March 1913 he and his wife moved to Atkinson to live.
Besides his wife and five children, one brother, Valeavo of Atkinson, and 18 grandchildren survive him.
Funeral services were held Monday at St Joseph's Catholic Church.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Vandersnick, Marcia Lou Gibson
April 19,2007 Holt County Independent
born Aug 6,1935 Neligh
daughter of Alvin Gibson and Margaret Nielsen
married Lewis Leo Vandersnick, June 28,1955, Ewing
died April 12,2007 O'Neill
buried Chambers Cem
funeral April 16,2007 Ewing
children: Chris Shoemaker, Margie Lucchino, Jerry, Cec, Sandy Schueth, Connie Pofahl, Gina Wright, Mark, Mike
sister: Norma Fry
brother: Keith
Submitted by Doris Counts
Waldo, Devere
Feb 23,1940 Atkinson Graphic
DEVERE WALDO, 4, DIES AFTER ATTACK OF CROUP
born Atkinson June 12,1936
son of Raymond Waldo
died Feb 17,1940
buried Woodlawn Cem, Atkinson
funeral Monday Atkinson
brothers: Duayne age 5, Robert age 2
Submitted by Doris Counts
Watson, Everett W
May 17,2007 Holt County Independent
born April 11,1925 Osmond
son of Thomas Watson and Agnes L Weber
married Elaine Otjen, Aug 10,1947, Battle Creek
died May 13,2007 Norfolk
buried Prospect Hill Cem, military rites
children: Brad
brothers: - 2
sisters: - 2
U S Army July 5,1943 to April 3,1946
Submitted by Doris Counts
Wernke, Harold D
April 8,1927 Atkinson Graphic
DEATHS
Funeral services Monday were held for the infant sonof Mr and Mrs Hildred Wernke, whose death occurred Sunday, April the 3rd.
Submitted by Doris Counts
West, Albert Gallington
Aug 19,1927 Atkinson Graphic
ALBERT GALLINTON WEST
Albert Gallington West was born at Ravenswood, WV, Oct 4,1847 and departed this life Aug 15,1927, aged 79 years 10 months 11 days.
He was married to Millie G Burge Aug 20,1871. Five children were born to this union 3 dying while small and one daughter Mrs R O Clifford, departing this life in 1903. The wife, one son, Wilmer, three granddaughters, all of Aktinson, two brothers, Andrew and William of Melbourne, Florida and one sister Mrs Anna Dray of Dallas, Texas, survive him.
He moved with his family to Kansas in 1880 where they lived two years then moved to Gandy, Nebr, residing there until 1903. They then came to Atkinson which has since been their home.
Mr West had been ailing but a few days and the danger period was thought to be past. He was up and about all the previous day. The end came quietly while he slept his wife finding he had passed away in the morning.
Mr West was a man of many sterling qualities, a good neighbor and true friends to those who knew him best.
The funeral was held at the home Tuesday, Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Wewel, Lulu Arrowsmith
Sept 15,1994 Atkinson Graphic
born June 24,1904 Newport
daughter of Edmund Arrowsmith and Ella Abbott
married William F Wewel, Long Pine, May 29,1935
died Sept 8,1994 Stuart
buried St Boniface Cem, Stuart
funeral Sept 12, Stuart
children: Lonnie
Submitted by Doris Counts
Winkler, Bertha Elizabeth Bruder
April 19,2007 Holt County Independent
born April 4,1915 Emmet
daughter of Joseph Bruder and Josephine
married Edward Winkler, Oct 9,1957. He died Juen 18,1985
died April 13,2007 Red Oak, Texas
buried O'Neill Calvary Cem
funeral April 18,2007 O'Neill
children: Mary Cavanaugh
sisters: Cecelia Ries, Mary Shald, Martha, Dorothy
Submitted by Doris Counts
Wynn, James
April 8,1927 Atkinson Graphic
DEATHS
James Wynn, aged 66 years, passed away at the home of his brother in law John P McNichols in Atkinson, Friday April 1. At the age of 30 years, Jimmy, as he was familiarly known, was stricken with blindness. For the past 27 years he had resided in Atkinson at the home of his sister Mrs McNichols. Though all was darkness to him, he readily made his way to and from his home and about the down town streets, movin gunerringly along the ways made familiar by long association.
James Wynn, son of James and Bridget Jennings Wynn was born in Scranton, Penn, June 5,1861 and came to Nebraska at the age of 16 years.
Funeral services were held Monday and interment was made in Calvary Cemetery,O'Neill.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Zahradnicek, Antonia
Jan 15,1943 Atkinson Graphic
DEATH COMES TO MRS ANTONIA ZAHRADNICEK
PIONEER SETTLER LIVED FOR 60 YEARS ON FARM 4 1/2 MILES WEST OF ATKINSON
born June 4,1862 near Prague, Moravia, Czechoslovakia
married John Zahradnicek in Atkinson on May 25,1882. He died Aug 2,1921
died Stuart, Jan 9,1943
buried Woodlawn Cemetery beside her husband
funeral Wednesday at the Methodist Church in Atkinson
children: Frank, John, Louis, Edward, Theodore and Charles, Mrs Elizabeth Ellsworth; Mrs Marie Ashby; Mrs Anna Rosencrans; Mrs Rose Leonard; Mildred
Submitted by Doris Counts
Zahradnicek, John
Jan 12,1989 Atkinson Graphic
SERVICES HELD FOR JOHN ZAHRADNICEK, 95
born March 27,1893
son of John and Antonia Zeman Zahradnicek
married June 4,1914, Bertha Voigt of O'Neill
died Jan 5 in Atkinson
buried Woodlawn Cemetery
funeral Saturday at Seger Funeral Home
children: Mrs Pearl Kaiser, Walter of Stuart, Harry, who was killed during WWII on the island of Luzon in the Phillippines
brothers: - 2, Louis, Charles
sisters: - 4, Mildred
Submitted by Doris Counts
Zahradnicek, Walter
Sept 15,1994 Atkinson Graphic
WALTER ZAHRADNICEK
born Green Valley Township, Stuart, Nebr, July 11,1920
son of John and Bertha Voigt Zahradnicek
married Lorraine Sicheneder, Oct 23,1946
died Sept 8 at Grand Island
buried Woodlawn Cem, Atkinson, Miliatry rites
funeral Saturday, Sept 10,1994 at Seger Funeral Home in Atkinson
children: Melvin, Caroline, Linda
US Army Oct 9,1942 to Oct 19,1945
sister: R Kaiser
brother: Harry, who was killed during WWII
Submitted by Doris Counts
Zakrzewski, Dianna Lou
May 17,2007 Holt County Independent
born March 2,1961 Atkinson
daughter of Tom Zakrzewski and Sharon
married Leland Johnson
died May 11,2007 Verdigre
buried O'Neill Cem
funeral May 15,2007 O'Neill
children: Natasha Ruegge, April Johnson, Amber Johnson
brothers: Dan Nekolite, Dennis Nekolite, Don Nekolite, Evan Zekrzewski, Tom R Zakrzewski
sisters: Natalie Ethington, Deb Nol
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