Obituaries & Deaths
1900 - 1924
*Females are listed with birth surname in parentheses, if known.
| 1901 Burnside, J.W. 1902 Hovenden, Thos. B 1902 McGeachy, Mrs. Jane 1902 Vandemark, Henry W. 1903 Wrede, Katharine(Mr.Geisel) 1903 Scott, Mrs. J.J. 1903 Stevens, Josiah 1903 Iler, John 1903 Younie, Mrs. Jane 1903 Mills, Lyman 1905 Helsell, Rev. Jesse 1905 Waggoner, George |
1909 Miller,
Eliza J. (Keck) 1911 Francisco, Chauncey 1911 Lightner, Bob M 1911 Smith, Samuel B. 1911 Stanzel, Willliam A. 1912 Robinson, Henry 1914 Calhoun, Margaret (Currie) 1914 Saxton, Elizabeth (Matthews) 1914 Stratton, Harrison Wilder 1916 Sparks, ZW 1918 Bennett, Francis R. 1921 Smith, Sarah (Mummey)
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DUNCAN, Robert and Alice (Crowley) Duncan family obituaries.
Duncan, Robert - Robert Duncan was born August 15, 1859, at Grinnell, Iowa. He spent most of his younger years in Iowa, except for a few years each in Idaho and Wisconsin. In 1919, he moved to South Dakota, where he resided in Lebanon, Gettysburg and Mobridge. On May 14, 1885, he was united in marriage at LeMars, Iowa, to Alice Crowley, who passed away on May 8, 1935. to this union, 7 children were born, two of whom proceded him in death. (excerpt - see above link)
Duncan, Alice (Crowley) was born at Dubuque County, Iowa, July 28, 1863 and passed peacefully away at the home of her daughter , Mrs. W.H. Lillibridge, near Gettysburg, Wednesday morning, May 8, 1935. When about 14 years of age, she moved with her parents to Buena Vista County, Iowa. On May 14, 1885, she was united in marriage to Robert Duncan at LeMars, Iowa. To this union seven children were born, two of whom preceded her in death. (excerpt - see above link)
Inez (Duncan) Lillibridge - Inez Lillibridge, 108, died
Monday, May 22 at the home of her daughter in Minneapolis, MN. Mrs. Lillibridge
was a longtime resident of Potter County and Gettysburg. Her funeral will be
held Friday, May 26, at 2:00 p.m. at Luce Funeral Home in Gettysburg. Burial
will be in Gettysburg Cemetery. Rev. Bert Van Essen will officiate.
Inez Duncan was born Apr. 7, 1887, at Odebolt, Ia., to
Robert and Alice (Crowley) Duncan. (excerpt - see above link)
Olive (Duncan) McGeachy - Jan. 23, 1975 (paper unknown)
Olive McGeachy, 85 died in St. Luke's Hospital, Aberdeen,
January 12, 1975. She was born at Odebolt, Iowa March 11, 1889, where she lived
until 1919. She was married to Alex McGeachy March 6, 1915 at Ft. Dodge, Iowa.
Interment rites at Odebolt, Iowa were conducted by the
Rev. Joseph Lemmon, Jan. 16, at 10 a.m. Farber and Otteman were in charge of
arrangements.
Olive McGeachy was the daughter of Robert and Alice
(Crowley) Duncan.
(excerpt - see above link)
Earl Duncan - November 18, 1971
Services for Earl K. Duncan, 78, were held in the
United Methodist Church, Gettysburg, Thursday, Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. by the Rev.
Russell M. Peirce, Minister. Interment was in Gettysburg Cemetery. Mr.
Duncan was born in Caldwell, Idaho, Nov. 19, 1892 and died in Gettysburg
Memorial Hospital Monday, Nov. 8, 1971. As an infant his parents took him
to Odebolt, Iowa, then they moved to Milladore, Wis.
(excerpt - see above link)
Mildred Marian (Duncan) Lay - Livingston, Mont.- Mildred Marian Lay,
91, of Livingston and formerly of Aberdeen, died Sunday, Oct. 29, 1995, at
Livingston Health and Rehab Center.
..... Mildred Marian Duncan was born April 28, 1904, to Robert and Alice
(Crowley) Duncan, at Odebolt, Iowa. (excerpt - see above link)
Z. W. SPARKS DIES AT LOS ANGELES, CAL.
Pioneer Odeboltian Passes Away in Western Home but will be Buried Here
THE ODEBOLT NEWS, VOL. II, No. 50, February 24, 1916
Z. W. Sparks, one of Odebolt's earliest settlers, passed away at his home in Los Angeles, California on Monday morning of this week. A telegram was received in this city the same day announcing that the remains would be brought to Odebolt for burial on Saturday afternoon if nothing happens to interfere with the schedule mapped out.
Mr. Sparks was a Southern born gentleman who first emigrated to the west and later to Wheaton, Ill. In 1871 Mr. Wheeler was surveying and laying the foundation for his large ranch south and west of this city and in that year Mr. Sparks came here and became a part of the organization which was doing this work. Meanwhile he had arranged for the purchase of a section of land on the east line of this city and was having a home built on it. To this home he was able to remove in 1872.
For many years he remained on this land, finally removing to this city and residing in the building now owned by George Mattes on Lincoln Avenue.
Between four and five years ago he removed to California with his daughters and has resided there since. He also leaves one daughter, residing in this state, Mrs. Cook of Sioux City.
Mrs. Sparks had preceded him to the grave, having died some years ago.
Few men had settled in this section when Mr. Sparks came to make the Iowa prairie his future home. A. L. Chandler and others came in 1872 and the succeeding years, altho [sic] Crawford County had some settlers near the Sac County line as early as 1867 and 1868.
Death: Bob. M. Lightner
The Chronicle, Vol. XXIV, Thursday, January 12, 1911
Advice received in Odebolt make it seem certain that Bob M. Lightner, once a resident of this city, met death recently under tragic circumstances while in British Columbia. Ten years ago Lightner left here and as he was somewhat of a rover sought the northwest where countless opportunities for adventure were not wanting. He located in Soap Lake, Washington and some weeks ago started on a trip of exploration away to the north, in company with M.V. Pendry of Victoria. Shortly after leaving Prince Rupert they were obliged to cover a dangerous glacier at the head of Bear river in a wild country, far from the haunts of civilization. While crossing the icy mountain both men lost their lives, and the bodies were recovered by guides who chanced to cross the same route. Only meager details have been received and it is by no means certain that this Bob M. Lightner is the Bob once known to Odebolt, but judging from the fact that he was known to be in that section of the country and all of the other circumstances it seems certain that his identity is fully established.
Obituary: Chauncey Francisco
The Chronicle, Vol. XXIV, Thursday, January 12, 1911
Alone and apparently forgotten by his relatives Chauncey Francisco died in his rooms over Smith's feed store, at eight o'clock last Friday morning, following a short illness with pneumonia. Deceased came to Odebolt about thirty years ago and worked for a number of years at his trade; that of a mason. His wife and adopted son lived with him up to about two years ago when he separated from the wife and she is understood to be with relatives in Cameron, Wisconsin. The son joined the army and is now serving in the Philippines. One brother of the deceased lives in California, one in Oklahoma and the whereabouts of the third is unknown. His parents long since passed over the border. The dead man had his friends and at sixty-eight was active up to the time of his death. A short burial service was held from the undertakings rooms of E. Starner Sunday, conducted by Rev. T.S. Cole of the Methodist church; burial was made in the Odebolt cemetery. As none of the relatives came to care for the remains the burial was in charge of friends and the unfortunate fellow's body will doubtless rest where it has been placed.
Obituary: William August Stanzel
The Chronicle, Vol. XXIV, Thursday, January 12, 1911
Another Pioneer is Called
The death toll among the pioneers of this section has been heavy during the past few months and now another is added to the list in the person of William August Stanzel, who passed away at his home in this city last Saturday, January 7 (1911). He had been in ill health for a number of years and that, together with his advanced age, hastened his end, which came to him as peacefully as though he was but wrapped in Slumber.
William August Stanzel was born in Shonacow, a small village about twenty miles from Berlin, Germany, on August 31, 1833. With his father he took passage to America in 1847 and located in Milwaukee. There he continued to live until 1862 when he looked to Iowa to provide a home, and located in Clinton county. There he also met Mrs. Laurinda Clark Kenyon, the woman who was to be his helpmate and companion during all the years of his life, and on the 27th day of August, 1864, they were united in marriage. The first years of marriage were spent happily near Elwood and it was not until 1876 that they pushed on to Sac county, then undeveloped, but offering opportunities for home building and for the amassing of competence excelled nowhere else in the states. They located on what is now affectionately termed the home farm, and there they lived in peace and plenty with a growing and happy family about them until four years ago when for greater comfort they decided to take up residence in town. Here they resided until the relentless hand of death took the husband and father from this life. Deceased was the last of a family of eight children. He is succeeded by the widow, five sons, three daughters and one stepson, as follows: George , Silas, August, Herman and Barney; Mrs. W.E. Fuller, Mrs. H. Scott, and Miss Hattie Stanzel. All of the sons, with the exception of Al. Kenyon, live in or about Odebolt. Mr. Kenyon lives in Diago, Iowa. Mrs. Fuller and Miss Hattie also live here and Mrs. Scott resides near Early.
Funeral services were held from the Methodist Episcopal Church Monday at one o'clock, conducted by the pastor Rev. T.S. Cole, and burial made in the Clinton township cemetery, not far removed from the old farm home.
In writing of the life of any man it is a great tribute to say that he was an honorable man. This can be said in all sincerity of the deceased. He was honorable in his dealings with all men and was besides a good citizen and a father whose family adored and respected him. Being one of the race of sturdy German-Americans he was frugal and thrifty and leaves a goodly competence to provide the comforts of life to the surviving members of his family. (Taken from a very fragile paper; the remainder is unreadable.)
Death of J. W. Burnside
THE CHRONICLE VOL. 15, NO. 34, DECEMBER 26, 1901
Odebolt people were grieved to learn of the death of J. W. Burnside at his home in Chicago last Saturday. He had been in feeble health for several years, but his condition was not considered dangerous. We hear that the body was interred in Chicago on Monday, but there are no further particulars obtainable at this writing.
Mr. Burnside was about 68 years old when he died. In early life he was a resident of Illinois, and enlisted in Company E, 95th Illinois Volunteers, serving in the war of the rebellion with the rank of sergeant. He was married twice, the second time to the charming woman who is so well known and loved by the people of Odebolt and vicinity, and who, with their only child, Charles W. survives him.
Mr. Burnside was formerly in business at Boone, and came from that place to Odebolt in the fall of 1878. He opened a dry goods store in the building on the corner of Main and Second streets, and conducted a prosperous business until the summer of 1899, having his son Charles for a partner during the last three years. In July, 1899 he sold his stock to Ryan & McGrath, and soon after moved to Chicago to spend the remainder of his days in ease and comfort.
Mr. Burnside was a genial companion, a good neighbor and a kind husband and father. His bereaved wife and son have the sincere sympathy of the community in which they lived for 21 years.
Henry Robinson Obituary
Author: Georgia Clinton (from Rootsweb message board)
February 22, 1912 Sac Sun page 1 - A Farmer Ends His Life
H C Robinson of Wheeler Township - Sends Bullet Through Head - Odebolt, Sac
County, Iowa: February 21. H C Robinson, a well-known and prosperous farmer,
living southeast of Odebolt, in Wheeler Township, killed himself early Sunday
morning by sending a bullet through his head. It was done in an insane moment,
as no other cause is known. He has been a resident of the county for 33 years.
George Robinson of Dows and Mrs. Sophie Lemons of Villisca, brother and sister of the decedent, attended the funeral which was held Tuesday. Burial took place in the local cemetery. The decedent was born in Lee County, Illinois, May 18, 1848, and was married to Miss Janette Spiller January 1, 1875. The family came to Sac County in the spring of 1878 and has resided here since. His wife and 3 sons and 2 daughters survive, namely: Roscoe, Olden, Elmer, Mary, and Mrs. Hattie Perry all of Sac County.
THE CHRONICLE, VOL. 19, NO. 33, DECEMBER 14, 1905
AN OLD SETTLER GONE.
Uncle George Waggoner Passes Away at Redfield, South Dakota, Last Saturday.
George Waggoner, who came to Cook township nearly 25 years ago, died last Saturday evening in Redfield, South Dakota, at the home of his son-in-law, C. W. Lonnberg. On Thanksgiving day he had a stroke of paralysis and it was at once apparent that he could not survive.
The remains were brought to Odebolt on Monday evening, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Lonnberg and Park Waggoner, and funeral services were conducted in the M. E. church by Rev. J. L. Gillies on Tuesday afternoon.
Mr. Waggoner was born October 29, 1828, near Landisburg, Perry county, Pennsylvania. His father operated one of the small foundries so common in the early days, and the deceased learned the moulder's trade under him. In 1851 he married Sarah E. Zimmerman, and eight years later they moved to a farm in Cumberland county, Pa. In 1881 they came to Iowa, locating on the Cook farm, which was the family home until 1898. Mrs. Waggoner died in February, 1897, and a year later the deceased came to Odebolt and made his home with C. W. Lonnberg, his Son-in-law. When the latter moved to Redfield, South Dakota, Mr. Waggoner lived for some time with his son Charles of this city. In April, 1903, he went to Redfield and remained there until his death.
He was the father of 10 children, one of whom died in infancy. The survivors are John H. of Odebolt, Catharine Sherer of Perry county, Pennsylvania; Charles of Odebolt, Henry R. of Marshfield, Wisconsin; Dore, who lives near Early; Lincoln G. of Dolliver, Iowa; Park of Redfield, Sadie Hampshire of Beaumont, Texas, and Bird Lonnberg of Redfield.
Uncle George was a fine old gentleman, and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. While a resident of Pennsylvania the failure of his friends whose notes he had endorsed swept away the property he had accumulated, and for years after he came to this county he struggled to pay the debt which had been unjustly thrown upon him, clearing off the obligation eventually but having little left for his old age. But he bore the burden bravely and cheerfully, and leaves behind him the reputation of an honest man and a good citizen.
Henry R. Waggoner of Marshfield, Wisconsin; Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Lonnberg and Park Waggoner of Redfield, South Dakota; Lincoln G. Waggoner of Dolliver, Iowa; Dore Waggoner of Early and Mr. and Mrs. S. C. McCoy of Auburn attended the funeral of George Waggoner on Tuesday.
Obituary of Rev. Jesse Helsell.
THE ODEBOLT RECORD, VOL. 6, NO. 2, JULY 19, 1905.
Rev. Jesse Helsell (known to us all as Father Helsell) died at his home in Odebolt on the 12th day of July, 1905. He was born the son of John and Mary Helsell in York County, Penn., on the 31st day of December, 1813. He thus was ninety-one years, six months and eleven days old when he died; being one of the oldest, if not the oldest man in Sac County. He left home early and by his unaided efforts and hard work put himself through Oberlin College. In the same way he graduated at the same place in the Theological Seminary. Thus well equipped he entered the ministry. For a time he was an instructor at Oberlin College in German, which he understood thoroughly and spoke fluently. Soon after graduation and on August 23, 1849, he married Eliza A. Smith of Wellington, Ohio, also a student of Oberlin. Three boys were born to them: James Albert who died in infancy, William Almer, who lives in Odebolt, Iowa, and Frank H. of Sioux Rapids, Iowa. Seven grandchildren also survive.
In those days Ohio was a state divided in opinion as to slavery and Father Helsell gave all his energy in preaching abolition. He was taught by and married by the then celebrated President C. G. Finney of Oberlin College. He as a minister filled charges at Millerburgh, Lucas, Monroe, Benton, Middletown and Mt. Zion, Ohio, in the English Lutheran church. At that time and since,Holmes County, in which Millergburgh was situated, has been a stronghold of the democracy and the then pro-slavery sympathisers [sic]. Father Helsell was nominated by the Whigs as a candidate for State Senator and was defeated by four votes in a District which usually gave over two thousand majority to the opposite party.
When the Civil War broke out he was selected by vote as chaplain of an Ohio regiment and was denied retention on account of hernia which he had suffered. He later moved to Iowa and held charges at Iowa City, Lisbon, Oxford and Clarence; giving his sons their high school education at Clarence. For forty years he was in the active ministry and served several times as President of the State Synods of Iowa and Ohio, and twice as delegate to the General Synod of the Lutheran Church of the United States. As a speaker he was argumentative and especially logical and convincing rather than seductive. In his mature years he was somewhat celebrated as a debater in Ohio on theological questions, and had several joint debates there on such questions on behalf of his chosen church. His mind was naturally strong and logical in reasoning power and he was firm in all his opinions and never compromised with what he thought was wrong. He was ever since boyhood a christian; and as a minister he induced hundreds to join the church. Since living in Odebolt he has been called from long distances when an old man, to preach the funeral sermons of old members of his churches or marry their sons and daughters. About 1874 he bought a half section of land in Clinton Township in this county and he built the second store building in Odebolt and in 1879 moved here. He had gained by strenuous service a competency and was able in late life to live in comfort, due solely to his own efforts. He was always when in active life a friend of schools and insisted upon the college education of his boys. For many years he was a promoter and trustee of Carthage College. He lived a long strenuous life; he educated himself and aided others; he added hundreds to the church and directed them to the best in life; he lived the larger part of a century a christian believer and actor; he cared well for those dependent upon him, and there are many to rise up and call him blessed.
What better can be asked of any man.
And if these be jewels for a heavenly crown has he not gone to a certain reward?
THE CHRONICLE, VOL. XXV. NO. 5. JUNE 1, 1911.
Veteran Crosses the Border.
(click photo to enlarge)
When the
messenger of death hovered over Samuel B. Smith last Wednesday afternoon, May
21, it found this kind hearted and beloved old veteran and pioneer sleeping as
peacefully as a child and without disturbing him he was called to the home from
which there is no return. Seated in his easy chair upon the porch of his home he
answered the final summons without an outward movement of any kind and died as
he had lived--peacefully and gently. He was a genuinely good man and while he
had lived more than the allotted time of man and was anticipating the end at any
time he will be mourned as a pioneer citizen and as one beloved by practically
all of the people, young and old, of this community, who believe that we could
illy [sic] afford to part with him. Funeral services were held from the home
Friday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by Rev. T. S. Cole of the M. E. church, and
burial made in the Odebolt cemetery. Local veterans joined in paying him the
last and final tribute as did our townspeople in great numbers.
Samuel B. Smith was born in Perry county, Pennsylvania, December 24, 1837. He grew to manhood in the county of his birth and on February 17, 1858, was married to Miss Mary A. Shearer. When the war broke out he responded to the call of duty and parting gently with his young wife enlisted for three months in Company H of the 233rd Pennsylvania infantry. At the conclusion of his period of enlistment he saw that his country still needed him and reenlisted in Company F of the 209th Pennsylvania volunteers. Here he served with distinction and at the close of the war had been promoted to a Second Lieutenancy. When the guns had been laid away he rejoined his wife in the old home and there they lived until 1880, when he harkened to the lure of the west and came to Odebolt. In 1881 he sent for his family and here they lived ever since. Every man, woman and child knew the venerable gentleman. He lived quietly and unassumingly, but endeared himself in countless ways to the people of this community and was affectionately termed "Uncle Sammy," a name by which he was known to everyone.
Seven children were born to the couple, four of whom still survive, together with the widow. There are two sons, Geo. G. of this city and Charles of Rockford, Illinois, and the two daughters, Mrs. Carrie Rock and Miss Lida, both of whom live at home. In addition there are four brothers, M. W. of this city, Will Smith of Ida Grove, J. R. Smith of Long Island, New York, and John Smith of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
The out-of-town relatives to attend the funeral were Cloid Smith and Mrs. Dora Beck of Sioux City, Chas. Smith of Rockford, Illinois; Mr. and Mrs. Will Smith of Ida Grove, Mr. and Mrs. C. Therkelsen of Lake View, Ed and Nora Blain of Kirkman and Mrs. A. N. Hawley and son, Eugene, of Sioux City.
"Uncle Sammy" is no more so far as the earthly career is concerned, but he will live in the memory of his friends for years, and they, with all who knew him, are bereaved with the family because of his removal.
MRS. JANE MCGEACHY
THE CHRONICLE. VOL. 15. NO. 44. MARCH 6, 1902.
Mrs. Jane McGeachey died last Thursday at the home of her son Donald in Clinton township. Funeral services were conducted last Saturday by Rev. Alexander Gilmore, the interment being in the Odebolt cemetery. The deceased was born October 9, 1824, in Glen Bar, Argyleshire, Scotland, and was married there in 1846 to Malcolm McGeachey. To them three children were born, Alexander (recently deceased), Donald, and Janette, now the wife of John Currie. Her husband died in 1851, and in 1873 she came with Donald and Janette to America, Alexander having preceded them in 1870. They settled at Clinton, coming to Clinton township, this county, in 1880, from which time Mrs. McGeachey made her home with her son Donald. She was a fine old lady and was generally esteemed and respected.
Henry W. Vandemark
THE CHRONICLE. VOL. 15. NO. 52. MAY 1, 1902.
Henry W. Vandemark, one of the early settlers of Odebolt, died last Thursday at the home of his son-in-law, E. J. Woodburn, in Omaha. He had a stroke of paralysis and lived only a few hours afterward. The deceased served in a Wisconsin [New York] regiment during the civil war and was a member of Col. Goodrich Post, G.A.R., of this place. He left Odebolt about 14 years ago. He was a fine old gentleman and his many Odebolt friends regret to hear of his death. He leaves two sons and a daughter, Mrs. E. J. Woodburn.
THE CHRONICLE. VOL. 16. NO. 1. MAY 8, 1902.
THE CHRONICLE was in error last week in stating that the late Henry Vandemark
served in a Wisconsin regiment during the Civil war. He was a member of a New
York regiment.
Mrs. Katharine (Mrs. Giesel) Wrede
THE CHRONICLE. VOL. 16. NO. 49. APRIL 9, 1903.
Mrs. Katharine Wrede, widow of Henry Wrede, died Monday at her home in this city, after an illness of several months. She was born July 16, 1832. Her first husband was Mr. Giesel, to whom she bore two sons, Charles and Walter, who reside on the Cook farm. March 2, 1891, she married Henry Wrede. He died May 9 of the same year. Funeral services were conducted in the M. E. church here on Tuesday afternoon by Rev. H. R. Schmidt, and the remains were interred in the German Methodist cemetery, north of town. Mrs. Wrede was a fine old lady and leaves many friends.
Thos. B. Hovenden
THE CHRONICLE. VOL. 16. NO. 19. SEPTEMBER 11, 1902.
We inadvertently omitted last week mention of the death of Thos. B. Hovenden which occurred at his home near Matthewson, Oklahoma, August 25. Mr. Hovenden resided in the vicinity of Odebolt for over twenty five years, having moved to Oklahoma last December. The deceased was a native of New England, having been born in New Hampshire [Ireland, according to correction in September 25, 1902 issue] nearly sixty years ago. He is survived by his wife and five children. Two of the children--A. P. Hovenden of this place and Mrs. Geo. Mauer, of Clinton township, reside in this county. The deceased was a member of the Masonic and Knights of Pythias fraternities and the funeral services were conducted by the members of the El Reno lodge of Masons. Thomas Hovenden was an excellent citizen and his death is sincerely mourned in this community.
THE CHRONICLE. VOL. 16. NO. 21. SEPTEMBER 25, 1902.
In referring to the death of the late Thomas Hovenden in its issue of September
11 THE CHRONICLE stated that he was born in New Hampshire. This was an error. He
was born in Ireland, and was 63 years, 5 months and 21 days old when he died.
Mrs. James (Margaret Currie) Calhoun
THE CHRONICLE. VOL. XXVII. NO. 49. APRIL 2, 1914.
Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. James Calhoun were held from the Presbyterian church in this city Tuesday afternoon and the body laid to rest in the Odebolt cemetery. Mrs. Calhoun had passed away at the home near Herring on the morning of March 29. A few days previous she suffered a paralytic stroke and her condition had been critical from that time until her death. A short funeral was held from the home. The body was then brought across country to Odebolt for the church service and for burial. Rev. Robert McInturff was in charge of the services. Margaret Currie Calhoun was born in the year 1853 at Killean Parish, Argylshire, Scotland. At the time of death she was in her sixty-first year. She came to this country in 1872, and with her parents settled in Clinton county, this state, where she was married to James Calhoun in 1874. They moved to Sac county in 1875 and this has since been the family home. In addition to the husband she is survived by six children, as follows: Mrs. Elizabeth Scott, Herring; Mrs. Lena Ripple, Lake City; John C., Wall Lake; James W., Herring; Mrs. Mary McKinven, Martin, N. D.; Mrs. Margaret Simon, Plankinton, S. D. Four brothers and one sister also survive. They are Neil Currie of Scotland, John Currie of Odebolt, Hector Currie of Schaller, James Currie of Salem, Oregon, and Mrs. Joseph Patton of Rowan. The decedent was a faithful member of the Presbyterian church, a loving wife and an affectionate mother. Her presence will be greatly missed by the family and the friends of so many years standing.
Mrs. Elizabeth (Matthews) Saxton
THE CHRONICLE. VOL. XXVII. NO. 50, APRIL 9, 1914.
The funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Elizabeth Saxton, mention of whose death was made in those columns last week, was held from St. Martin's church Friday morning at ten o'clock. The Rev. Father Schenkelberg having charge of the services. Burial was made in the local cemetery. Elizabeth Mathews Saxton was born in Cumberland, Maryland, November 25, 1839. She came to DeWitt, Iowa, when a child, where she grew to womanhood. She was united in marriage to Benjamin Saxton September 4, 1858. Mr. Saxton died in DeWitt, March 15, 1882. Following his death the widow, with her family, moved to Odebolt where she lived until about twelve years ago, going at that time to Redfield, S. Da., where she passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. G. W. Neville, March 30, 1914. The children left to mourn are: E. J. Saxton, Clinton; A. J. Saxton, Kansas City; Mrs. J. S. Lieby, Dalan, S. D. and Mrs. G. W. Neville, near Redfield, S. D. Relatives who attended the funeral from away were Mrs. Neville, who came with the body; E. J. Saxton and wife of Clinton and Mrs. Rose McCarthy and son, Edward, of Vail. The decedent was an aunt of the Horan brothers and sisters. She was a faithful christian, a loving mother and a true friend to all.
H. W. Stratton, Octogenarian, Is Dead.
THE CHRONICLE. VOL. XXVII. NO. 50, APRIL 9, 1914
Harrison Wilder Stratton, Pioneer of Odebolt, a
Civil war veteran, prominent Mason, and an esteemed citizen, is dead in his
eighty-eighth year. He passed from this life at he home of his son, F. W.
Stratton, in Odebolt, early yesterday morning. The end had been expected for
some time and came peacefully. Funeral services were held from the home at 2:30
this afternoon and the body laid to rest in the local cemetery. He was buried
with Masonic honors.
Harrison Wilder Stratton was born at Holden, Mass.,
February 16, 1826. In his infancy his people moved to Waltham, the same state,
and lived there until the boy had attained the age of twelve. In 1838 the family
moved from Waltham to Libertyville, Ills. They went by wagon and pioneered their
way to success in a country that was then the frontier. He worked on his
father's farm until he attained his majority. He then worked as express
messenger and conductor for a number of years, at the end of which time he went
back to the old home in Massachusetts. He was married to Caroline Emma Hawkins
in January of the year 1854. When the war broke out he was one of the first to
shoulder arms for his country, enlisting as a private in Co. A. of the 47th
Massachusetts infantry. He was honorably discharged September 1, 1863. For the
next ten years he acted as custom house inspector in Cambridge, leaving there in
1873 to return to the farm near Libertyville, which he worked for three years.
With his family he then pushed on farther west and located in this county in
March, 1876. For two years the family lived on a farm, and then moved to
Odebolt, which continued to be his home up to the time of his death. He was the
last to go of a family of seven children. Mrs. Stratton passed from this life
January 24, 1889. The son, F. W., is the only child.
The decedent was a remarkable man in many ways. He was
not of robust physique, but was possessed of a remarkable constitution and
retained his health and most of his faculties during the later years of his
life. He was honest to the last degree, a great reader and was always well
posted on public affairs, in which he took a deep interest. He was up and about
and more or less active until late last fall when he took to his bed and
remained there until the end. He was always cheerful and his mind remained
vigorous even when the body was gradually wasting away. His lodge associates
held him in special reverence and he was esteemed by all people. May his dust
rest in peace.
THE CHRONICLE. VOL. 16. NO. 49. APRIL 9, 1903.
Arthur Advertiser: Early Tuesday morning Mrs. J. J. Scott living three miles north of Arthur died of consumption. Mrs. Scott was one of the pioneers of this vicinity and was loved by all who knew her. She had been in poor health for some time but was always cheerful and had a pleasant word for all. She leaves a son and husband to mourn her loss. She was 54 years and 9 days old at the time of her death. The funeral was held at her late residence on Thursday and was largely attended, the remains being laid to rest in the Ida Grove cemetery.
THE CHRONICLE. VOL. 17. NO. 4. MAY 28, 1903.
Josiah Stevens, owner of the Odebolt opera house and well known to most
of our citizens, died yesterday morning at his home in Illinois, of diabetes. He
had been in feeble health for several years, but his condition was not
considered critical until recently. Mrs. E. W. Lester of this city, a daughter
of the deceased, left Saturday evening for Elgin and was with him when he died.
Mr. Stevens was born in New York state 71 years ago. He came to Dupage county,
Illinois, in 1836, residing there on a farm until 1884, when he moved to Elgin.
He was a genial and companionable man, shrewd in business and generous in his
dealings. He spent a good deal of his time in Odebolt until a few years ago and
had many good friends here. He leaves a wife and three daughters--Mrs. E. W.
Lester of this city and Mrs. E. O. Hills and Mrs. D. C. Hills of Aurora,
Illinois.
THE CHRONICLE. VOL. 17. NO. 9. JULY 2, 1903.
Auburn Recorder: Last Friday morning occurred the death of Mr. John Iler at his home in Grant City, at an advanced age. For the last two years he has been a great sufferer from Bright's disease which finally terminated in death. Mr. Iler was one of the early settlers in this county, having come here from Marion county, this state. He was a man of high integrity and held in high esteem by all who knew him. During the gold excitement in California he crossed and recrossed the plains with teams. By his death an aged wife, three sons, John W., L. D. and Roscoe and two daughters, Mr. Chas. Brady and Mrs. Rice, are left to mourn his departure.
THE CHRONICLE. VOL. 17. NO. 12. JULY 23, 1903.
Mrs. Jane Younie, mother of John W., Lewis L. and Will Younie, died last Friday at Cherokee, in her 76th year. She had been in poor health for 10 years. The remains were interred at Hawarden on Sunday.
Lyman Mills, one of the early settlers of this township, died recently at his home in Chandler, Oklahoma. He had been afflicted with consumption for several years, but took to his bed only two days before his death. Mr. Mills came to this township in the early seventies and purchased the farm now owned by Frank Story. In 1883 he moved to Odebolt, and a few years later located in Oklahoma. At the time of his death he was engaged in stock raising with his sons on a large scale. He leaves a wife, two sons and two daughters. His funeral services were conducted by the G. A. R. and W. R. C.
THE CHRONICLE. VOL. XXII. NO. 38. JANUARY 21, 1909.
Death of Mrs. Andrew Miller.
Mrs. Andrew Miller died at her home in this city at an early hour last Thursday morning, after an illness of several months. Funeral services were conducted in the Presbyterian church Saturday afternoon by Rev. D. A. McLeod.
Mrs. Miller's maiden name was Eliza J. Keck. She was born in 1852 in Landisburg, Pennsylvania, and was married there to Andrew Miller October 17, 1872. In 1882 they came to this county, living on the Cook farm two years and then moving to Odebolt. Nine children were born to them, of whom eight are living. Emma, the eldest, died at the age of seven. The others are Rose, wife of Harry Nunemaker; Gertrude, wife of O. H. Reis; Harry, Aaron, William Hamilton, Hazel, wife of Oscar Olson; Mamie and Frank. Her husband, three brothers and two sisters are also left to mourn. The brothers are Jacob Keck of this place and Jerry and Saul of Landisburg, Pennsylvania; the sisters, Mrs. Anna Mentzer of Plainfield and Mrs. Susan Miller of Landisburg, Pennsylvania.
In this community--and especially in the neighborhood where she had resided for twenty five years--Mrs. Miller was greatly esteemed. The sweetness of her disposition, her generosity and hospitality, endeared her to her acquaintances; and as a faithful wife and mother and model housewife she won unstinted commendation. Her memory will ever be precious to her children.
The Odebolt Chronicle, VOLUME 76, NUMBER 26, JUNE 25, 1964
Charles Carlson Funeral Held Here Saturday
Funeral services for Charles Hugo Carlson were conducted Saturday morning, June 20, from Christ United Presbyterian church of Marshall, Minn. with the Rev. Dr. Gene Siekmann officiating. A second service was conducted from First Presbyterian church of Odebolt with the Rev. Peter DeBeer officiating. Soloist for the Marshall service was Mrs. Laurel Hugg accompanied by Mrs. Gene Siekmann. Pallbearers were Ulrich Meyer, Jacob Janzen, Clarence Mohn, John and Gordon Erickson and Jerry Murphy. Burial was in the Odebolt cemetery.
Charles Hugo Carlson, 81, was the eldest of six, born to Carl Julius and Charlotte Nicholson Carlson. He was born in Sweden January 17, 1883. Death came in the early morning on June 18, 1964 at the Weiner Memorial hospital in Marshall, Minn., after a brief illness.
As an infant, Charles was baptized in the Christian faith and was later confirmed in the Lutheran church. When he was about four years old he came with his parents to the United States. His father farmed in Pocahontas, and the Odebolt and Herring communities. Mr. Carlson received his education in rural schools near Odebolt. Upon completion of his schooling he continued to farm at home until his marriage. He was married to Mary Gleming at the bride's home near Boyer January 15, 1913. They had four children, all of whom survive.
After their marriage the Carlsons farmed near Herring for about three years and then moved to Lyon county, Minnesota where they farmed until moving to town in 1933. For the next 20 years Mr. Carlson was employed by the Minnesota Highway Department in the Maintenance div.
He was a member and officer of the Town Board in Fairview township and had been an officer of the Farmers Union. He was a member of the Presbyterian church for 47 years. He was an Elder in the Christ United Presbyterian church in Marshall. He was church treasurer for 20 years, 20 years as Scribe and for 17 years was church custodian.
Mr. Carlson is survived by his widow, Mary at home, three sons, Lloyd Q. Carlson of Crown Point, Ind., Kenneth W. Carlson of Ogden, Utah, Charles W. Carlson of Chicago and his only daughter, Mary Ann, Mrs. Merl Larsen of South St. Paul, Minn. Also surviving is one brother, John A. Carlson of Arthur and two sisters, Mrs. Lillie Fleming of Denison and Miss Anna Carlson of Odebolt.
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Visitors Sunday of J. A. Carlson and Anna Carlson were Mr. and Mrs. Leonard
Lingle, Mrs. James D. Fleming, Mrs. Grace Fleming, Mrs. John Lind of Denison and
Mrs. Alice Fleming of Vail.
Francis R. Bennett, a resident
of Odebolt in its early days, and editor of the Odebolt Observer, the
predecessor of the Chronicle, passed away at his home in San Diego, Calif., on
Thursday, January 10, at the age of 92 years. Mr. Bennett and sons were the
publishers of the Odebolt Observer in the early eighties and will be remembered
by the older residents of the town. He went to San Diego in 1887 and has resided
there since that time.
In a notice of his death, the San Diego Union, sent by
his son to William Sampson, states that Mr. Bennett was prominent in newspaper
circles thirty years ago. He retired from active business fifteen years ago. His
wife died in October of last year. Had she lived until New Year's day they would
have been married fifty-five years.
Eight children survive. His son Ira who was associated
with him here is now editor of the Washington Post of Washington, D. C., and
president of the Eastern Press association. He has been prominent in newspaper
work in San Diego. Fred, who was also a newspaper man of ability died six years
ago.
Sarah Mummey, the second of the nine children born to Joshua and Katherine
Mummey, was born in Morgan County, Ohio, October 24, 1822, and passed to her
reward at her home in Odebolt, Iowa September 27, 1921 at the ripe age of
ninety-eight years.
She received her education in the public schools in
Morgan County, Ohio. On August 14, 1842, she was united in marriage with John
Smith. This union was blessed with four children, all of whom survive her: Mrs.
Nancy F. Searight and Nancy E. Smith , Odebolt, Iowa; Mrs. Katherine Draper,
Mallard, Iowa, and Mrs. Mary Evalyn Barkley, Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
The family moved to Clinton County, Iowa, in 1863,
where her husband passed away in 1871, leaving her to travel life's pathway for
years in anticipation of a grand reunion in the heavenly land. In 1873, she with
her children, moved to Boone County, Iowa and a year later to Sac County, Iowa
where she has since resided. For the past thirty four years, she and her
daughter, Mrs. Nancy E. Seawright, have lived together in Odebolt, Iowa.
She was the last of her family and her remains were
laid beside those of her mother who lacked less than four months of being one
hundred years of age when she "entered into rest". Her grandmother had passed
her ninety sixth year when she died.
For over eighty years she had been a member of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, and as long as her health permitted she was a
regular attendant and active worker in the church. While confined to her home
her faith and trust was in Him who had gone to prepare a home for her. For years
she had longed for the day to come when she should lay aside the mortal and put
on immortality. In looking forward to that day she had chosen for the Scripture
lesson for her funeral service, the twenty-third Psalm, and for a text for that
occasion she had selected Paul's paean of victory, 2 Timothy, 4:7, 8.
Funeral services were conducted at the home of her
grandson, Frank Seawright, in Odebolt, Iowa on Thursday afternoon , September
29, 1921, by the Rev. C. H. Van Metre, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church
in Odebolt, Iowa assisted by a grandson of the deceased, the Rev. A.J. Barkley
of Hartley, Iowa. The interment was made in the cemetery at Odebolt. The
pall-bearers were six grandsons; Frank Seawright, William J. Smith, A.J.
Barkley, Albert Draper, Clifford Smith and Arthur Smith. (Submitted
by Dave Gruning)