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Elder, Leonard Randolph
July 1,1910 Atkinson Graphic
ELDER, LEONARD RANDOLPH
Entered into rest, Friday morning, June 24th, 1910, Leonard Randolph Elder, after an illness lasting nearly five years.
Leonard was born Oct 11,1887 and was 22 years 8 months and 13 days old when summoned home. He was converted in childhood and at once felt a strong desire to be identified with the church uniting with the First Presbyterian Church of Atkinson when he was nearly ten years of age and remained a devoted member until called to higher service.
For a long time he had an intense desire to recover, but was at last enable to bow in complete submission to the will of his Father and often expressed a desire to be released from the weariness of the flesh and enter upon the joys of Heaven. The sting of Death has all been removed and he could truly say, "Yea,though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil."
Burial services conducted by Rev J W Angell were held in the Presbyterian Church, Saturday afternoon and in the quiet of a beautiful June evening he was laid to rest in Woodlawn Cem to await the resurrection.
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Elsbury, Eliza
Nov 15,1935 Atkinson Graphic
MRS JOHN ELSBERRY DIES SUDDENLY HERE
AGED ATKINSON RESIDENT WAS ILL ABOUT ONE HOUR; HAD BEEN ENJOYING GOOD HEALTH
Mrs John T Elsberry, 79, passed away suddenly at her home in this city early Saturday, Nov 9. Mrs Elsberry who had been a resident of Atkinson the past 34 years, was stricken with an illness Saturday morning and death took her about an hour later.
Relatives and neighbors were shocked and deeply grieved at her death. She had enjoyed very good health for a person of her age and this fall seem to be feeling better than usual.
Funeral services were held at Methodist Church, in this city, Thursday. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Eliza Jane Boddy was born in New York on Feb 10,1856 and died at her home in Atkinson on Nov 9,1935, aged 79 years 7 months and 29 days.
When a child she moved with her parents to Dyersville, Iowa remaining there until 1874. She then moved to Kankakee, Ill and there on March 23,1875 as united in marriage to John T Elsberry. They made their home in Kankakee for a short while and then moved to Decatur Co, Iowa. They later moved to Atkinson and Mrs Elsbery had made her home in this city for 34 years.
To this union were born six daughters Frances, Effie, Mae, Grace, Ethel, Cleo, and one son, Earl, all of whom survive. Mrs Elsberry also leaves 38 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren, 3 sisters and 2 brothers to mourn her death. Her husband passed away Nov 10,1923.
Mrs Elsberry was a member of Methodist Church, Woman's Christian Temperance Unionand Women's Relief Corps of Edward Lennox Post.
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Emery, Ina Claire Davis
March 18,1921 Atkinson Graphic
MRS INA EMERY
Mrs Ina Emery was taken sick in Jan 1920, being cared for by local physicians and later removed to the St Joseph Hospital in Omaha for treatment, relief was but temporary. After a short stay at home she again went to Omaha entering the state hospital but despirte all skill and human ministrations death claimed her on March 8,1921.
Ina Davis was born in Wabasha County, Minnesota Dec 11,1881, reaching the age of 39 years, 2 months and 27 days.
The immediate relatives who mourn her death are her husband, H W Emery, three small children, Harry, William, and Vernice, aged 5 , 8 and 10 years respectively. Her father and mother,Mr and Mrs Davis, four sisters, Mrs Frank Bailey of Loveland, Colo; Mrs D H Russell of Casper, Wyo; Mrs Ethel Morrison of Newport; and Mrs Bertha Slaymaker of Atkinson, Nebr; four brothers, Charles of Atkinson, Lewis of Glen; Jess and Clyde of Newport.
Mrs Emery was a devoted wife and mother, a friend to all.
The bereaved ones have the sympathy of the community in this their sad hour of affliction.
Funeral services were conducted from the Methodist Church, Thur afternoon and interment made in the Atkinson Cem.
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Enbody, Minnie Helbing
Sept 16,1932 Atkinson Graphic
DEATH TAKES PIONEER HOLT COUNTY WOMAN
FUNERAL OF MRS MINNIE ENBODY HELD SUNDAY AT METHODIST CHURCH IN ATKINSON
Mrs Minnie Enbody of Emmet, a resident of Holt County for nearly half a century, died here Friday, Sept 9, funeral services at Methodist Church, Atkinson.
Minnie Helbing, daughter of Mr and Mrs Chas Helbing, was born at Gothenburg, Germany, Nov 27,1857 and died at Atkinson Sept 9,1932, aged 74 years , 9 months and 12 days. When but six weeks old she came to America with her parents, who settled in the state of Penn. In 1869 they moved to Rock River, Wyo, but later moved back to Penn and then to Wahoo, Nebr.
At Wahoo on May 1,1877 she was married to Caleb Enbody and they came to Holt County to make their home in 1883. Mr Enbody died Sept 15,1913.
To this union was born 5 children, 3 of whom survive their mother, they are; Mrs Mamie Andrus of Atkinson, Elmer of Douglas, Wyo; Frank of Emmet; 13 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; 3 half brothers, Fred, Will and Clarence Tenborg of Emmet; other relatives, old neighbors and friends.
Mrs Enbody was one of the faithful pioneer mothers of this county. She united with the Methodist Church in1914.
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Enbody, Ronald Gail
Aug 5,1932 Atkinson Graphic
RONALD GAIL ENBODY
Ronald Gail Enbody, infant son of Mr and Mrs Frank Enbody of Emmet, passed away suddenly Friday, July 29. He was 14 and 1/2 months old. Funeral services were held Methodist Church, Atkinson. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Ronald Gail Enbody was born May 12,1931 at Atkinson, the son of Crystal and Frank Enbody of Emmet. He departed this life July 29,1932 aged 1 year, 2 months and 17days. Ronald was baptized last Easter Sunday at Methodist Church, Emmet. He leaves to mourn his departure his parents, grandparents, Mr and Mrs Henry Heuton of Atkinson, grandmother, Mrs Minnie Enbody of Emmet; great grandfather, John Heuton of Atkinson.
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Enbody, Samantha Henrietta Sherrick
Aug 10,1923 Atkinson Graphic
HOLT CO PIONEER WOMAN PASSES AWAY
MRS LUCIEN ENBODY, 69, CAME TO ATKINSON 50 YEARS AGO
Mrs Lucien Enbody, one of Holt County’s earliest pioneer women, passed away Sunday in Atkinson at the home of her daughter, Mrs Henry Heuton. Mrs Enbody was almost 70 years old. She came to Holt County with her husband 50 years ago and settled on a homestead 6 miles east of Atkinson. She had been in failing health for about a year but seriously ill only the last week. She had returned from Crookston only a week ago Saturday where she had been visiting her daughter, Mrs J H Wahl.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Methodist Church in Atkinson, and burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Samantha Henrietta Sherrick was born at Zanesville, Hocking Co, Ohio, March 6,1869, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs Henry Heuton in Atkinson Aug 15,1928, aged 69 years, 4 months and 30 days.
She married Lucien Enbody Jan 13,1876 at New Lexington, Ohio. He preceded her in death March 1,1919.
To this union there were born 6 daughters, 5 of whom survive; Mrs Mary Elizabeth Hitchcock of Atkinson, Mrs Myrtle Laura Kline of Ewing, Mrs Emma Florence Heuton of Atkinson, Mrs Francis Elestine Ratcliffe of California, Mo, Mrs Pearl Wahl of Crookston. All the children were in Atkinson for the funeral. There are 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. 1 sister, Mrs Ella Perrigo, lives at McCheney, Ohio.
Mrs Enbody came to Nebraska with her husband in 1878, settling on a homestead 6 miles east of Atkinson, later living in Saunders County for 10 years, but returning again to Holt County.
She united with the Baptist Church when about 12 years of age, but united with the Methoidst Episcopal Church in Atkinson in later years.
She was always a devoted mother, living for her family, and setting before them a good Christian example. Since the death of her husband she has kept her home in Atkinson, but spent much of her time living with her children.
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Erb, Edward Henry
April 19,1912 Atkinson Graphic
Edward Erb, son of Mr and Mrs John Erb,was born March 23,1895 in Holt Co, Nebr and died April 3,1912 at the age of 17 years.
Besides his parents, he leaves three brothers and six sisters to mourn his loss. His health had been poor for about 8 months. Edward was a Christian boy, having united with the German Lutheran Church.
The funeral services were held from the Presbyterian Church,Friday at 1 o’clock pm and the remains laid to rest in Woodlawn Cem.
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Evans, Anna Bausch
July 11,1941 Atkinson Graphic
MRS WM EVANS, 75, IS CALLED BY DEATH
PIONEER OF THIS COMMUNITY DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS; RITES AT METHODIST CHURCH
Mrs William Evans, 75, a pioneer resident of this community died Sunday, July 6, at her home in the north part of town. She had been bedfast since suffering a severe heart attack five and a half years ago.
Mrs Evans who was Miss Anna Bausch, before her marriage in 1891, lived in this community for more than half century, most of that time on the Evans farm 8 miles east and 4 miles north of Atkinson. She and her husband retired and moved to town about ten years ago. Their son, Lloyd, is operating the farm.
Funeral services were held Tuesday with prayer service at the home, followed by rites at Methodist Church. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery.
The death of Mrs Evans on July 6,1941 marked the passing of another pioneer citizen of Atkinson and Holt County whose life was lived in a land farm removed from the place of her birth.
Anna Bausch was born in Baden, Germany, June 2,1886 to Philip and Margarette Bausch. The family came to US when Anna was a small child, lived first in Illinois, for a time in Iowa and then came to Holt County in1885.
It was there that she became acquainted with William Evans, and on Nov 25,1891 she went to Hay Springs, Nebr, where she and Mr Evans were united in marriage. She had gone there previously to take a claim. They lived near Hay Springs for four years, then returned to Holt County where they lived on a farm near Atkinson for 30 years and in Atkinson for the past ten years.
Mrs Evans and her husband were baptized early in their married life and united with the Church of God. Her patient endurance of suffering and disappointment, especially during the last five and a half years that she had been confined to her bed, is evidence of a faith which was able to sustain her in the time of her need.
Besides her husband and 6 children, Mrs Evans is survived by 4 brothers and a sister, and 6 grandchildren.
Her children are Mrs Alice Storjohann of Spencer; Charlotte of Atkinson; Arthur of Norfolk; Mrs Leola Peterson of Atkinson; Robert of Omaha; Lloyd of Atkinson. Her sister, Mrs Elizabeth Wenzl lives at Beatrice. Her brothers are Stephen of Atkinson; Henry of Spencer; Adolph of Wilson Junction, Iowa; Charles of Gregory, SD; Fred of Lewiston, Idaho. (that's the way the paper had it)
One sister, Mrs Eva Katherine Kirsch of Muscatine, Iowa and a brother Philip of Atkinson, preceded her in death.
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Farley, John W
March 22,1918 Atkinson Graphic
MEMORIAL TO DECEASED SOLDIER AND SAILOR
Mr John W Farley was born Feb 25,1899 in Fairfield, Clay Co, Nebr, He died March 8,1918 of Pneumonia on board United States battleship, Seattle, and was buried at sea.
Johnnie, as he has always been known, came to Holt County with his parents on the 1st of March, 1906. He was a bright energetic boy and as he grew to manhood held some responsible positions in Atkinson. The last being inthe postoffice. It was while engaged in the latter place that he heard the call to the colors and upon April 26,1917 he enlisted in the Navy.
In the Navy he made rapid advancement. From an Apprentice he was made second class sailor at Philadelphia and a short time later was advanced to First Class sailor. He had made two trips across the Atlantic when he last wrote home under date of Feb 25,1918, in which he said "A few lines to mother to say we are leaving again on one of those long tiresome journeys. It will be several weeks before you hear from me, but don't worry, mother, I am alright."
he leaves to mourn his departure from life, his mother, Mrs Mary Farley, 5 sisters, Mrs Nellie F Mathis, Velma, Edna, Ellen and Effie. His father, Mr George W Farley, one brother Frank and one sister Mrs Ada Liermann preceded him to the Great Beyond.
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Farr, Bill LeRoy
Oct 25,2007 Atkinson Graphic & Holt County Independent
born Feb 9,1929 Newport
son of Roy and Wilma Katherine Miller Farr
married Dorothy Karo, Oct 11,1950 Atkinson
died Oct 20,2007 Atkinson
buried Woodlawn Cem, Atkinson
children: Jannie, Jack
grandchildren: Justin, Lyndie, Garrett
brothers: - 2
sister: - 1
U S Army July 6,1951 - April 10,1953
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Farr, Jack Kevin
Dec 19,1996 Atkinson Graphic
born Jan 4,1958 in Atkinson
son of Dorothy Karo and Bill Farr
married Perri Cobb June 9,1979 in Stuart
died Dec 12,1996 Creighton
buried Woodlawn Cem, Atkinson
children: Justin, Lyndie, Garrett
sister: Janet
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Feezer, Clara Jane Tregay
Jan 25,1935 Atkinson Graphic
LONG ILLNESS BRINGS DEATH TO MRS FEEZER
HUSBAND PRECEEDED HER 3 MONTHS AGO; COUPLE RESIDED IN HOLT COUNTY OVER 50 YEARS
Death brought relief to the long suffering Mrs W O Feezer, when she passed away Saturday,Jan 19, at her hme int he Leland Hotel in this city. Mrs Feezer was 75 years of age and had been in very ill health the past few years.
Mrs Feezer and her husband, who preceded her in death only 3 month sago, were pioneer homesteaders in Holt County. In 1883 they came from Wahoo, Nebr where they were married, and took a homestead two miles north of Inez. They lived on the homestead for 33 years and then moved to Atkinson. Mr Feezer purchased the Leland Hotel in 1916 and they made their home there until death.
Funeral services were held at Leland Hotel, Tuesday, Interment was made in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Clara Jane Tregay, daughter of James and Elizabeth Tregay was born on April 12,1859 at Mineral Point, Wis, and passed from this life at Atkinson, Jan 19,1935, aged 75 years, 9 months and 7 days.
Her girlhood days were spent in Wisconsin. When 20 years of age, she moved to Wahoo with friends, Mr and Mrs Wm Tremhail, and made her home there with them. She was united in marriage to William Oscar Feezer on Oct 9,1880 at Wahoo. Three years after their marriage, Mr and Mrs Feezer moved to Holt county and took a homestead in the Inez community about 16 miles south of Atkinson.
In 1916 they purchased the Leland Hotel in Atkinson and moved here to make their home the remainder of their lives. Mr Feezer passed away Oct 18,1934. They had been married 54 years. On Oct 9,1930 they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary and repledged their marriage vows.
Mrs Feezer is survived by nine children, all of whom except one were here for the funeral service. A daughter, Mrs O W Vandapool of Loveland, Colo; had been home for a week, but returned to her home Jan 13. The others are Mrs Olin Baker of Spencer; Clarence of Kilgore; Mrs W C Arnholt of Amelia; Amber of Minneapolis, Minn; Earl of Midwest, Wyo; David of Glenrock, Wo; Dewey of Lead, SD; Mrs Frank Hafdell of Atkinson; also surviving are one sister Mrs Kate Johnson of Denver, Colo; 8 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren.
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Feezer, William O
Oct 19,1934 Atkinson Graphic
W O FEEZER SUCCUMBS TO HEART ATACK
PIONEER HOMESTEADER AND ATKINSON BUSINESS MAN DEAD AT 76
FUNERAL SUNDAY, 2;30
SERVICE WILL BE AT LELAND HOTEL WHICH HE OWNED AND OPERATED PAST 18 YEARS
Atkinson suffered the sudden loss of a congenial old pioneer homesteader, and business man yesterday afternoon when W O (Bill) Feezer died of heart failure while sitting in a chair in his room at Leland Hotel, which he has owned and operated for the past 18 years. Mr Feezer was 76 years of age. He had suffered with heart trouble for several years and had a serious spell the night before his death.
Funeral services will be held at Leland Hotel Sunday.
Mr Feezer took a homestead two miles north of Inez in Holt County 51 years ago. He was born at Prairie du Chien, Wis, on June 16,1858. At Wahoo, Nebr, on Oct 9,1880 he was married to Miss Clara Jane Tregay and all but the first three years of their married life they spent in Holt County. Mrs Feezer, who is 75 years of age and has been in ill health for a long time, survives him.
The 9th of October, four years ago, was a happy day in their lives, when they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary and their 9 children were all home for the first time in 25 years.
Mr and Mrs Feezer lived on their homestead south of here for 33 years. In 1916 they moved to Atkinson and purchased the Leland Hotel which they have operated ever since.
Besides his wife, Mr Feezer is survived by five daughters, and four son. They are Mrs Olin Baker of Spencer; Clarence of Kilgore; Mrs W C Arnholt of Amelia; Amber of Minneapolis, Minn; Earl of Midwest, Wyo; Mrs O W Vandapool of Loveland, Colo; David of Glenrock, Wyo; Dewey of Lead, SD; Mrs Frank Hafdell of Atkinson. Several grandchildren and a great number of old neighbors and friends also mourn his passing.
Oct 26,1934 Atkinson Graphic
LAST RITES HELD FOR PIONEER HOMESTEADER
LARGE NUMBER OF FRIENDS AND OLD NEIGHBORS ATTEND SERVICES FOR W O FEEZER SUNDAY
A very large number of friends and old neighbors paid their last respects to a pioneer Holt County homesteader and Atkinson business man last Sunday when they attended the funeral service of W O Feezer who died of a heart attack Thursday, Oct 18 in his room at Leland hotel. The service was held at the hotel which Mr Feezer had owned and operated and where he had lived for the past 18 years.
Mr Feezer had been a resident of Holt County 51 years. 3 years after his marriage to Clara Jane Tregay at Wahoo, Nebr on Oct 9,1880, he and his family settled on a homestead 2 miles north of Inez in this county. he was 76 years of age at the time of his death.
Interment was made in Woodlawn Cemetery. Burial services of the Odd Fellows Lodge were conducted at the grave. Mr Feezer was a member of Atkinson lodge.
Besides his widow, Mr Feezer is survived by 9 children, all of whom, with their families, were here to attend the funeral except Mrs O W Vandapool of Loveland, Colo; Those in attendance were Mr and Mrs Olin Baker of Spencer; Mr and Mrs Clarence Feezer of Kilgore; Mr and Mrs W C Arnholt and children of Amelia; Amber Feezer of Minneapolis, Minn; Mr and Mrs Earl Feezer and two children of Midwest, Wyo; David Feezer of Glenrock, Wyo; Mr and Mrs Dewey Feezer of Lead, SD; Mr and Mrs Frank Hafdell of Atkinson. A grandson Fred Arnholt and his wife and family of Gross, a half brother Henry Feezer of Gresham, Nebr, were also here. All have returned to their homes except Amber Feezer, who will leave Saturday for Superior, Nebr, where she is employed at present.
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Ferris, Anna Ellen Hill
Nov 1,1963 Atkinson Graphic
RITES FOR MRS FERRIS HELD HERE
born Jan 23,1881
dau of Daniel and Mary Rosenburg Hill
married Peter Ferris on March 10,1897 at Neligh - he died 1937
died Oct 25,1963 Atkinson
buried Woodlawn Cemetery, Atkinson
children: 1 daughter and 3 sons - Arthur, Walter and Gerald, Frank, Robert and Joe, Fred Clarion; Mrs Elsie Davidson
sisters: Mrs Sarah Guild and Mrs Maggie Falstich
brothers: Oscar Hill and Tom Hill
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Ferris, George H
Oct 9,1925 Atkinson Graphic
GEORGE HENRY FERRIS
George Henry Ferris was born Six miles northeast of Neligh, Nebr, Nov 8,1903. He came to Holt County with his parents in 1918, where he had been employed as a farm hand up until May 1,1925, when he rented some land 12 miles south of Emmet; having his parents to live with him, his father being in ill health. He died Oct 4,1925 at the age of 21 years, 10 months and 27 days at Wilson hospital in Stuart of appendicitis.
He leaves to mourn his death his father, Peter Ferris, his mother, one sister and nine brothers. One sister, Mrs Mary Louellen, passed away Dec 11,1918.
The funeral services were held in the Methodist Episcopal Church in Atkinson, Tuesday, Oct 6th, conducted by Rev Clinton Senneff.
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Ferris, Gladys Maude Gray
June 10,1955 Atkinson Graphic
RITES TODAY FOR LATE MRS WALTER FERRIS
born Feb 23,1903 Decatur Co, Iowa
dau of Frank and Effie Elsbury Gray
married Walter S Ferris at Marion, Kan, Dec 29,1937
died June 8,1955 Atkinson
buried Woodlawn Cem, Atkinson
children: Ione Gibbs, Forrest, Ervin
step father: Ernest K Porter
sisters: Helen Green, Pansy Neal, Violet Nearl, Silva Simmons
brothers: Robert Porter, Earl Porter, Lester Porter, Charles Porter
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Ferris, Peter
June 25,1937 Atkinson Graphic
SHORT ILLNESS FATAL TO PETER FERRIS, 68
LIVED IN ATKINSON PAST YEAR; FUNERAL TO BE HELD AT FERRIS HOME TODAY
Peter Ferris, 68, died at his home in the northwest part of Atkinson Tuesday following a short illness. He became ill downtown that evening and was taken home by friends. He and his wife moved here from O'Neill about a year ago and he had been employed at road work in this vicinity.
The funeral service will be held at Ferris Home this afternoon.
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Fetherston, Ruth Marie Wehrly
May 30,1996 Atkinson Graphic
born April 20,1925 in Atkinson
dau of Marie Liebig and Asa Wehrly
married Marlie Fetherston on May 25,1943 in Taylor, Nebr
died May 29,1996 Atkinson
buried Woodlawn Cemetery, Atkinson
children: Robert, Marlienne Hoppe, Julienne, Lisa Fix, Jill McConnell
brothers: William, Richard
sister: Doris Jahring
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Fleming, Sarah Beulah Van Emon
April 17,1908 Atkinson Graphic
Obit of Sarah Beulah Van Emon, born May 12,1862, died April 12 in Omaha, married R P Fleming Oct 12,1880; had children: Ethel, Austin, and Earl, buried Woodlawn Cem
Mrs Perry Fleming died April 13.
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Focken, Clarence F
Sept 2,1999 Atkinson Graphic
born Nov 2,1907 Campbell, Nebr
son of Henry and Sophia Focken
married Nov 30,1933 Dustin, to Helen A Brown
died Aug 26,1999 Atkinson
buried Woodlawn Cem, Atkinson
children: Alice Emmons, June Gallinaro, Karen Davis, Debbie Smith, William, Paul, Doyle, Danile, Darrel, Dale, Clarence
sisters: Doris Ann Poessnecker, Dorothy Schroder, Lorena Lee, Ivan Helen Tilley, Lavern died infancy
brothers: Donald, Marvin
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Foote, Nellie Brook
May 5,1922 Atkinson Graphic
MRS NELLIE FOOTE
Mrs Nellie Brook Foote was born in London, England, Dec 16,1854 and departed this life at 5 pm Sunday, April 30,1922 at the home of her daughter, Mrs E N Miller of Waterloo, Iowa.
Mrs Foote was the only daughter of Mr and Mrs James Brook and the last member of the family to "Cross the Bar" being preceded in death by her brother Charles in 1901, her mother in 1910, her brother Jesse in 1913 and her father in 1918. The latter she faithfully nursed during a long illness incident to old age.
She came to America with her parents when about 4 years old living first at Mansfield, Ohio then Foreston, Ill, and later at Parkersburg, Iowa where she resided until she came with her parents to Atkinson in 1890 where she had since made her home.
The beginning of her illness dates from last fall since which time she has grown steadily worse. On Jan 20 she went to the home of her daughter, where everything was done that skilled physicians and nurses, aided by the loving care of those dear to her, could do to relieve her suffering and effect a cure. The nature of her ailment was such, however, as to baffle the most skillful.
Mrs Foote was a member of the First Presbyterian Church during all of her residence here and was always interested in the activities of the church especially in the Ladies Auxiliary of which she was a member.
She led a quiet yet busy life finding her greatest pleasure in her home where she always enjoyed visiting with friends and neighbors and caring for her flowers and garden. It was therefore altogether fitting that her remains accompanied by Mr and Mrs Miller were brought to her own home the day following her demise and on Tuesday May 2 at 2:30 pm a funeral service was held conducted by Rev E L Peterson and attended by old friends and neighbors.
The pallbearers were chosen from her neighbors, and so by those with who she had been closely associated through the many years she was laid to rest in Woodlawn cemetery beside her loved ones and her last resting place made beautiful by the many lovely flowers sent by relatives and friends.
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Forbes, Caroline Theresia Nachtman "Carrie"
Dec 31,1965 Atkinson Graphic
SERVICES ARE HELD HERE FOR MRS FORBES
born Jan 29,1896,near Earlville, Iowa
dau of Joseph and Olive Hunt Nachtman
married Lewis C Forbes on Aug 8,1921 at Douglas, Wyo - he died June 29,1962
died Dec 23,1965 Atkinson
buried Woodlawn Cem, Atkinson
children: Irven E, Roy A; Alvin A; Orville L; June Skinner; Mable Black
sister: Mrs Mary Price
brothers: Fred; Oliver
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Ford, Mabel Caroline Jarchow
Nov 5,1948 Atkinson Graphic
MRS ROBERT FORD DIES SUDDENLY IN O'NEILL; RITES HERE
born March 24,1886 Rushville
dau of George Jarchow
married July 7,1903 to Robert W Ford in Butte
died Oct 31,1948 O'Neill
buried Woodlawn Cem, Atkinson
children: Charles J, Harry L, Dora Murphy, Robert died 1939
brothers: George, Frank
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Ford, Robert George
March 10,1939 Atkinson Graphic
ROBERT GEORGE FORD ACCIDENTALLY KILLED
FRACTURES SKULL IN FALL FROM TRUCK TOP WHILE LOADING CATTLE AT LOCAL YARD.
Robert George Ford, 33, son of Mr and Mrs Robert W Ford of Atkinson, was killed Tuesday night when he fell from the top of a truck cab while helping load cattle at the Atkinson livestock market. He suffered a fracture at the base of his skull and died a short time after the accident.
Mr Ford had lived in Atkinson for about 20 years. He is survived by his wife, the former, Miss Elizabeth Sterns of Atkinson, and 5 children, the eldest 11 years old. For the past 2 years he had been employed as a truck driver by L H Parks of this city.
The accident which caused his sudden death happened Tuesday night when cattle sold that day at the Atkinson livestock market were being loaded in trucks for shipment.
Ford and Milo Hupp, also of Atkinson, were loading a truck and had some difficulty with an unruly bull which had been tied in the forward part of the stock rack. The animal persisted in trying to climb out of the rack and caused so much disturbance that it was difficult to load the remainder of the shipment.
Ford made his way from the loading chute, around the truck, to the top of the cab, intending from that vantage point to keep the animal in his place while Hupp drove the others into the rack.
As nobody actually witnessed his fall from the cab top, it is not known whether Ford was pushed off by the bull when the animal reared, or whether he slipped on the rounded stell cab roof. Although his fall was not more than 7 feet, the impact of his head on the ice covered ground was enough to fracture the base of his skull.
He was found by Ed Evans, an employee at the yards, just a moment after the accident, lying unconscious beside the truck. He was carried to the sale pavilion office., placed on a cot and a doctor was summoned at once.
For a few minutes those who attended him were of the opinioin that the fall merely stunned him without causing serious injury. It soon became apparent, however, that Ford suffered a major injury, and Dr McKee, the attending physician, rushed him to the hospital in Stuart, where he died shortly after arrival.
Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at Methodist Church in Atkinson, the Rev John H Bishop officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, the pallbearers being Chas Dobias, Ed Humpal, Troy Karr, George Haigh, George Hitchcock, Milo Hupp.
Robert George Ford, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Robert W Ford, was born at Butte, Nebr, Aug 25, 1905 and died March 7,1939 at the age of 33 years, 6 months and 10 days.
He lived in Butte until he was 5 years of age, then moved with his parents to a homestead in SD near Winner where they resided for 4 years. From Winner they moved to a farm near Naper, where they lived for 2 years, then returned to Butte, where they resided until he reached the age of 14, then moved to a farm north of Atkinson. Robert lived in and near Atkinson the remaining years of his life.
He was united in marriage Feb 23,1925 to Miss Elizabeth Sterns of Aktinson, and to this union 5 children were born. They are Robert William, age 11; Ramona Gayle, age 9; Anita LaRue, age 7, John Claire, age 4, Larry Raynor, age 1 years, 10 months.
He attended school in rural districts, graduating from, the 8th grade in Butte public school, where he also attended high school.
He was a great lover of sports; especially baseball and played for several years on the Atkinson baseball team and other teams in the country.
He had been in the employment of L H Parks as a truck driver for the past 2 years.
Besides his wife and children, he is surived by his father and mother, 2 brothers, Charles and Harry of Atkinson, 1 sister, Mrs Francis Murphy of O’Neill,4 nieces and 3 nephews , besides a hot of other relatives and friends who mourn his death.
March 10,1939 Holt County Independent
BOB FORD JR, KILLED AT ATKINSON TUESDAY IN FALL OF TRUCK CAB
Bob Ford, Jr, of Atkinson died as the result of an accident which occurred at the sale pavillion at Atkinson Tuesday night. He was loading cattle into a truck and was standing on the cab of his truck and in some manner lost his foothold and fell from the cab, stricking his head on the ground and fracturing his skull. He was taken to the hospital at Stuart and about ten minutes after his arrival there he pased away.
He leaves his wife and five children, parents Mr and Mrs Bob Ford; two brothers, a sister, Charles, Harry of Atkinson and Mrs Francis Murphy of O'Neill.
Funeral services were held at Atkinson Thursday, with burial in the cemetery there.
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Ford, Robert W
March 9,1951 Atkinson Graphic
BOB FORD IN FINAL STRIKE OUT AT 68
born Dunlap, Iowa Jan 26,1883
son of Robert H and Mary Ann Ford
married July 7,1904 to Mabel C Jarchow, Butte
died March 5,1951 Omaha
buried Woodlawn Cem, Atkinson
children: Robert died 1939, Charles J, Hary L, Dora Murphy
sisters: Bess, Barbara Quick
brothers: Jack, William
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Fox, Helen C Hayes
Aug 7,1986 Atkinson Graphic
SERVICES HELD FOR MRS HELEN FOX, 76
born Atkinson Feb 28,1910
dau of Patrick and Nora Andrus Hayes
married John A Fox, March 22,1943, Harrison
died July 28,1986 Wheat Ridge, Colorado
buried Woodlawn Cem, Atkinson
children: Rose Mary Larimore
grandchildren: Cynthia Tomsic
brothers: - 2
Submitted by Doris Counts
Freese, Eva A Harberman Derre
May 19,1950 Atkinson Graphic
FUNERAL RITES ARE HELD FOR MRS FREESE, 74
born April 19,1876 Weston, Mo
dau of Fred and Anna Harberman
married Ed Deere in 1900
married John Freese, Iowa, 1908
died May 15,1950 Atkinson
buried Woodlawn Cem, Atkinson
children: Iva Deseive, Donald died at birth
grandchildren: Hilda
Submitted by Doris Counts
Freouf, Hazel Coville Fowler
Oct 2,1997 Atkinson Graphic
HAZEL FREOUF
born July 287,18?9 Fairfield, Nebr, Clay county
dau of Albert and Cora Coville Fowler
married Charles E Freouf, April 22,1919, Atkinson - he died 1962
died Sept 26,1997 Atkinson
buried Woodlawn Cem, Atkinson
children: Celia Marie Rouse, Ferne Slaymaker, Albert, Vernon
grandchildren: John Freouf,Wayne Rouse, Roger Slaymaker, Ed Slaymaker, Dale Rouse, Larry Freouf and James Freouf
sister: Celia
Submitted by Doris Counts
Freouf, Vernon L
Sept 2,1999 Atkinson Graphic
born Nov 12,1932 at Atkinson
son of Charles and Hazel Fowler Freouf
married Aug 12, 1951 to Ida Mae Benash at O'Neill
died Aug 30,1999 at Gregory, SD
buried Woodlawn Cemetery, Atkinson
children: B Linda Brassfield, James Michael
sisters: Celia Marie Rouse, Ferne Slaymaker
brother: Albert
Submitted by Doris Counts
Friend, Jesse
Nov 14,1924 Atkinson Graphic
HOLT PIONEER DIES ON 90TH BIRTHDAY
JESSE FRIEND, 40 YEARS RESIDENT OF THIS COUNTY PASSES AWAY
HOME NEAR DUSTIN
BURIAL OF OLD SETTLER MADE IN WOODLAWN CEMETERY IN ATKINSON THURSDAY
On his 90th birthday, Jesse Friend, a Holt County pioneer, died at the old farm home of the Friend family near Dustin, Tuesday, Nov 11.
The deceased was born on the 11th day of Nov, 1834. He had been a resident of Holt County for about 40 years. Mr Friend was known by all the early settlers here. He had resided, with his sons, Charles and Harrison on the old home place near Dustin.
Funeral services were held at the home of the deceased Thursday and interment was made in Woodlawn Cemetry in Atkinson.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Fullerton, Effie Elizabeth Raymer
April 7,1911 Atkinson Graphic
MRS WALLACE FULLERTON DEAD
On Monday morning last a telegram from J W Fullerton in Glendora, California, announced to their relatives and friends here the sudden death of his wife. She died there on Sunday. Two previous messages had announced her illness, the first was received Saturday saying she was very ill with pneumonia, and was followed by a second message on Sunday saying she was better and the doctors had hopes of her recovery. But when the change came it was for the worse and she was soon gone. Mr Fullerton started with the body for Atkinson on Monday. Her death comes as a terrible shock to the community where she was known so long and well.
The funeral of Mrs Fullerton will be held at Presbyterian Church in Atkinson on Saturday, April 8.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Fullerton, Henderson
April 11,1902 Atkinson Graphic
Henderson Fullerton obituary - born Aug 18,1836 - died April 5,1902 - married Martha Boyd, had 7 children
Submitted by Doris Counts
Fullerton, Leslie R
Dec 10,1965 Atkinson Graphic
FULLERTON RITES TODAY AT AINSWORTH
born Atkinson, May 7,1901
son of Wallace and Effa Raymer Fullerton
married Lora Davis in Atkinson Jan 14,1925
died Tuesday at Ainsworth
buried Woodlawn Cem, Atkinson
children: Mrs Stan Shumway; George, Harold Leslie
brothers: Howard, Bruce; Donald
sisters: Edna Patton; Ela Jean Wells; Phyllis Grubb; Elaine Williamson
Submitted by Doris Counts
Fullerton, Lora Elizabeth Davis
July 10,1986 Atkinson Graphic
DEATH TAKES MRS LESLIE FULLERTON
July 31,1986 Atkinson Graphic
GRAVESIDE RITES HELD FOR LORA DAVIS FULLERTON
born Aug 26,1901 in Atkinson
married Jan 1925 to Leslie R Fullerton - He died in 1965
died June 25 in Lawrence, Kan
buried Woodlawn Cem, Atkinson
children: George W, Janice Shumway
brother: Ralph Davis
sisters: Ferne Shane; Verna Cosgrove
Submitted by Doris Counts
Fullerton, Martin John
June 26,1959 Atkinson Graphic
RITES HELD FOR M J FULLERTON
born Dec 23,1875 at Tingley, Iowa
son of Oscar and Vienna E Fullerton
married Miss Mary Blanche Mahaffey Jan 28,1897 at Tingley - she died Nov 7,1936
died June 20,1959 at Albuquerque, NM
buried Woodlawn Cem, Atkinson
children: Roy, Howard, Paul, Ray, Harry, Clyde, Mary Davis
brother: Robert
sister: Mrs Leon Hall
Submitted by Doris Counts
Fullerton, Mary Frane
May 14,1965 Atkinson Graphic
DEATH TAKES MRS FULLERTON OF ATKINSON
born Jan 22,1881 at Tingley, Iowa
dau of Jacob and Anna Frane
married Robert Fullerton, June 17,1903 in Tingley
died Sunday, May 9, at Atkinson
buried Woodlawn Cem, Atkinson
children: Oscar, George, Harold, Mildred Smith, Margaret Marks, Anna Watt, Mary Alice Watt, Homer
grandchildren: Roy and Robert and Don Fullerton, Neal and Darrel Smith, Lynn Watt
sisters: - 1, Mrs W E Robinson, Mrs Otis M Smith
brothers: - 4
Submitted by Doris Counts
Fullerton, Robert E
May 1,1980 Atkinson Graphic
RITES HELD FOR ROBT FULLERTON
born Tingley, Iowa on April 11,1882
son of Oscar Fullerton
married June 17,1903 - she died 1965
died Sunday, April 27 in Atkinson
buried Woodlawn Cem, Atkinson
children: Oscar, Homer, George, Harold, Mildred Smith, Anna Watts, Mary Watt, Margaret Marks
Submitted by Doris Counts
Fundus, Flora Abbie Staley
Feb 5,1943 Atkinson Graphic
RITES HELD HERE FOR MRS WILLIAM FUNDUS
SERVICES SUNDAY AT METHODIST CHURCH FOR FARMWIFE WHO DIED FRIDAY AT LYNCH
born Woodbine, Iowa, on Oct 15,1892
married July 4,1914 to William Fundus at Atkinson
died Lynch on Jan 29,1943
buried Woodlawn Cem, Atkinson
children: Fred
grandchildren: Shirley Marie
sisters: Sadie Barnmum, Ellen Hampton
brothers: Henry, Glen, Leonard
Submitted by Doris Counts
Funk, George C "Connie"
July 31,1959 Atkinson Graphic
G C FUNK, 82 YEAR OLD ATKINSON RANCHER IS DEAD
born June 21,1877 at Independence, Va
son of Louis Reese and Mahley Bourne Funk
married Miss Maude A Bakof, Sept 26,1906 at the home of the bride's parents William and B? Raymer Bakof, in Atkinson
died Thursday, July 30 in Atkinson
buried Woodlawn Cem, Atkinson
children: Raymer and Dean, Mrs A J Atkins and Behene Morris
Grandchildren: Dwayne, James, Michael Atkins, Lorraine, Robert Morris, Connie, Richard, Craig, Warren, Karen, Michele and Pamela
Great grandchildren: Dena and Ralph Atkins
sisters: Mrs O Tillery, Mrs Novetha Gantherp, Mrs Kizzie R?
brother: Maden Funk
Submitted by Doris Counts
Funk, Mabel A Bokhof
Jan 8, 1965 Atkinson Graphic
DEATH TAKES MRS G C FUNK OF ATKINSON
born Dec 31,1882 at Atkinson
dau of William Bokhof and Rose Raymer Bokhof
married George Connie Funk on Sept 26, 1906 at the home of her parents in Atkinson
died Monday, Jan 4 at her home
buried Woodlawn Cem, Atkinson
children: Raymer and Dean Funk, Beulah Atkins and Bethene Morris
Submitted by Doris Counts
Funk, Marie Boddy
July 2,1948 Atkinson Graphic
AGED RESIDENT IS CALLED; RITES AT METHODIST CHURCH
born Dubuque, Iowa, May 30,1863
dau of George and Mary Boddy
married Jacob Funk at Spencer, Iowa on May 31,1883 - he died 1928
died Atkinson June 28,1948
buried Woodlawn Cem, Atkinson
children: Mabel Crandall
Submitted by Doris Counts
Funk, Nancy Lee Mlinar
Oct 30,1980 Atkinson Graphic
RITES HELD FOR MRS CRAIG FUNK, 30
born Jan 3,1950 in Atkinson
dau of Harold Mlinar
married Craig Funk in O'Neill on April 28,1973
died Sunday in Omaha
buried Woodlawn Cem, Atkinson
children: Jason
sister: Judy Frickel
grandparents: Clarissa Mlinar and Leonard Larson
Submitted by Doris Counts
Funk, Raymer Lewis
Jan 8,2004 Atkinson Graphic
RAYMER L FUNK
born Aug 14,1918 at Atkinson
son of George C and Mabel (Bokhof) Funk
married Ruth White on Jan 20,1940 at Geneva, Nebr
died Jan 3,2004 at Atkinson
buried Woodlawn Cem, Atkinson
children: Richard, Craig, Connie Arrowsmith
brother: Dean
sisters: Bethene Morris, Beulah Atkins
Army June 23,1944 to Feb 1,1946
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