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[APPLE, LOLA ETHEL FOSTER]
[APPLE, LOLA ETHEL FOSTER] Mrs. Chant Harland and Paul Harland drove to the Orville Apple home near Braddyville Thursday morning to attend part of the funeral services for Mrs. Orville Apple. The remainder of the services were held at Hopkins, Mo. Besides her husband she leaves two sons, ages 3 and almost two, and a daughter 11 days old.
[BEAM, JOHN ERVIN]
[BEAM, JOHN ERVIN] He was born March 4, 1878, in Clarinda, Iowa, and when 4 years of age he moved with his parents to the farm now known as Willowdale, where he grew to manhood. He graduated from the Clarinda high school in the class of 1896 On April 1, 1900, he was united in marriage to Bessie La Vern Shum. To this union five children were born, Mrs. Thelma Garman, of Chicago, John Truman, who passed away in 1907, Raymond of Rea, Mo., Burl of Berkeley, Cal. and Berniece at home. He also leaves one brother, C. W. Beam of Pittsburg, Pa., one sister, Miss Belle Beam, of Clarinda, a number of relatives and a host of friends. He was a kind husband, a devoted father and a loving brother. In 1903 they moved to their farm, two and a half miles north of Clearmont, Mo., which was their home for 23 years. He was converted during the Hankins and Howry meetings in the spring of 1913, joined the M. E. church In Clearmont, where he still held his membership. He was a Past Worshipful Master of the Masonic lodge in Clearmont, and the first Worthy Patron of Nodaway Valley Chapter O. E. S. They moved to Maryville, Mo., in 1926 to give the children advantages of the college. Two years ago last spring, at the death of Mrs. Beam's father, Alex Shum, they moved in with Mrs. Shum to run the farm. Mr. Beam's health failed and since April last he has been a great sufferer. The first of October they moved to Clarinda to the home of his sister. Miss Belle Beam, where all that loving hands could do was done, but he was called home at 10:50 Wednesday night. His family, with the exception of Burl, were all at his bedside. The funeral was held at the home of his sister, Belle Beam, 214 East Lincoln Avenue, Friday at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. D. J. Shenton, pastor of the Clarinda Methodist Episcopal church. Songs were sung by a male quartet from Clearmont, Mo., Mrs. John Wolfe at the piano. The Masonic brethren of Clearmont lodge, led by Ira Newlln, gave an impressive service. The Eastern Star chapter from Clearmont were present. The floral remembrances were profuse and beautiful. The pallbearers were old neighbors and friends from Clearmont, Fred Combs, Henry Crane, C. O. Gregory, Glen Gates, Holmes Metcalfe and Mose Fuller. The out of town relatives attending were F. E. Brown, Jefferson City, Mo., Andrew Nelson, Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. Chloe Brown, Maryville. Mo., William Jeffers and wife, Hopkins, Mo., and John Behm and wife, Shenandoah. He was buried in the Beam lot in the city cemetery.
[BEAM, JOHN ERVIN] Mr. and Mrs. William Jeffers, Hopkins, Mo., Mr. and Mrs. John Behm, Shenandoah, Mrs. Chloe Brown, Maryville, Mo., and Andrew Nelson of Kansas City, were out of town relatives who came to attend the funeral service of Ervin Beam Friday afternoon.
[BRIDGEWATER, SARAH JANE WILLIAMSON] She dedicated herself to the Lord early in life On Oct 23, 1888, she was united in marriage to Jonathan Rice Bridgewater at Marshall, Mo. To this union were born two daughters. Mrs Francis Kinsey of College Springs, Mrs Ray Belter of Portland, Ore, and three sons, Roy of Springfield, Mo, Ivan and Raymond of Hopkins, Mo Surviving are her husband and children, three sisters, Mrs Matt Riley, Lexington, Mo; Mrs Ella Sloan, Clearmont, Mo, and Mrs Rufus McCarley of Kansas City Kan, one brother, Samuel Williamson of Visalia, Calif, 21 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Three brothers, William, Stewart and John, and one sister, Mary, preceded her in death. Funeral services were held on Monday, June 13, at the College Springs Church of God, with Rev. Pierson Van Norman, pastor, in charge, assisted by Rev Lewis of the Baptist church of Hopkins, Mo. Pallbearers were grandsons, Ralph, Earl and Eldon Bridgewater of Hopkins, Mo., Glen, Harold and Donald Bridgewater of Springfield, Mo. Flower girls were her granddaughter and great granddaughters. Interment was in College Springs cemetery.
[BURTON, MARGARET ETTA KRAMER] Mrs Burton was a member of the Christian church. She was the daughter of Mary Beninga and Henry Kramer and was born Feb 13, 1895, at Armstrong, Iowa, Her parents and grandparents were long residents of Butler county She was married to G Ray Burton in 1913 Survivors are her husband Ray, of Aurora, Nebr, three daughters. Mrs Maxine Gillespie of Tetone, Idaho, Mrs Mary Louise Schultz of Mason City; Mrs De Maries Hill of Pueblo, Colo; two sons, Cramer Burton and Robert William Burton ot Aurora, Nebr, two sisters, Mrs Iva Gillham of Veronia Ore, Mrs Cora M Cook; of Kansas City, Mo, and one brother, George W Cramer of Alden, eight grandchildren and a host of friends. Services were held at the Woods Funeral home in Aurora, Rev Dorrance officiating Burial was in the Washington cemetery
[EITZEN, JOHN PETER] Already in earliest childhood he received the blessing of holy Baptism at the hand of a former pastor of Immanuel's, the Rev C F Brandt. Later in life he renewed his baptismal covenant at the time of his confirmation, which took place at the Yorktown Lutheran church when Rev T Meyer was his pastor. On Feb 20, 1908, he was united in holy wedlock with Lucinda Hartstack, Rev C H Jaebker performing the ceremony. Four children were born to this union, namely Ernest, Ruth, Paul and Dale, Paul preceding his father in death at the age of 7 years Since his marriage to Lucinda Hartstack Mr Eitzen associated with the Immanuel Lutheran congregation northwest of here, remaining a faithful member during all these years He also held a membership in the Voter's Assembly. On Monday of March 25th, about noon, he went out to the barn to perform some urgent work about the place and when he did not return for the noon meal the family became alarmed and decided to search for him His body was found in the barn by his son, Dale, pharmacist-mate in the Navy, who had only recently returned on a leave Mr Eitzen's death came to him by means of a sudden heart-stroke His age at the time of death was 6l years, 6 months and 23 days. Mr Eitzen has lived in the Bethesda community for years, engaged in farming. Although his health was not the best of late years, he nevertheless continued in his profession as best as he was able He was of a kind and patient disposition and was always ready to help where help was needed He cared for his aged father-in-law during his last bedfast years and only recently tenderly nurtured two of his grandsons when their mother was suddenly [?] A special happy day came to him when on [the] Sunday before his death all the children could be home with him, including his son Dale who had been from home for a year and four months. Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday afternoon at the Immanuel Lutheran church Rev. F. Kreutz officiating. In what esteem Mr. Eitzen was held in this community can be readily understood by the attendance on Wednesday afternoon the large church being filled to capacity. Special hymns were rendered by the Parochial school children and then interment was made at the local cemetery. Surviving is his wife, Lucinda, three children, Ernest of College Springs, Ruth, Mrs. Edgar Hillman of Essex, Iowa, and Dale on leave from the Navy, Mr Edgar Hillman, a son-in-law, and Mrs. Ernest Eitzen, a daughter-in-law Also three sisters and four brothers, Rose, Mrs. Dick Roe of this place and Emma and Manda, both in California, Herman of this place, William, Harry and Emil, all of [?] Iowa, community. Also 6 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Forest Eitzen, Wilbur Eitzen, Herbert Rope, Irwin Hartstack, Leonard Webster and Harold Eitzen---all nephews.
[GOODMAN, MARY ELIZABETH WHEELER] She was the mother of six children three of whom have passed away Marnard at the age of 3 in 1881, Ethel, in August 1940; Alva in July 1911 Those surviving are Frank of Coin Melvin of Perry and Lottie Good of Omaha. She leaves eight grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren As one of that pioneer stock that broke the land, built the fences, set out the orchards, started the schools and established the churches she did her full share in building and developing the community She was devotedly religious. Her faith dictated what she said and did During a long and busy married life, twice daily there was a pause for worship in their home Her constant thought of things spiritual did not rob her of a quick sense of humor which gained her the friendship as well as the respect of all who knew her. The promises of the perfect life, the gates of pearl, the green pastures, the Father's mansion need no refreshing at her departure for she quoted some of them daily. She leaves an eloquent sermon to the living as she enters the House of her Lord Funeral service was conducted on Saturday March 23, in the Coin Methodist church, of which she was a faithful member for many years. Burial was in Elmwood cemetery.
[GOODMAN, WILLIAM THOMAS] He and Wife Had Celebrated Sixty Years of Wedded Life On Christmas Coin (Special) – William T Goodman, 83, died at his home in the Pleasant Ridge neighborhood this Monday morning at 8:10 o'clock, unable to throw off the illness which has been causing poor health since November and which kept him bedfast in recent weeks. The funeral will be Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Methodist church in Coin to which church he was an officer for many years and attended until his illness. Rev W M Doughty, pastor of the church, will be in charge. He leaves his wife, with whom he has lived for over 61 years. They were married on Christmas day in 1877, went directly to their home for the very first meal, and have lived there during the entire time since. The farm is northwest of Coin. Besides his widow, five children survive, including Mrs Lottie Good of Omaha; Frank on a farm in this vicinity, Melvin of Perry, Ethel, a nurse who has been able to care for the parent during his illness, and Alva of Clarinda.
[HILL, ELIZABETH GROVESNOR] Mrs Hill was preceded in death by her husband in 1940. The one son, William Ray, survives. Both Mrs Hill and her husband were Clarinda residents for many years. Mrs Hill is the former Elizabeth Grovesnor. News of the death was received here by Mrs Ed Hill.
[HOMEWOOD, HENRY] Too old to fight in the Civil War, the man who was born Christmas Day, 1825, was a picturesque, gray bearded character. Bent with age, though with a "cheerio" for all, he visited downtown sections and the radio stations for years. A life pass was given him at the State and Zenith theaters and he enjoyed shows. The microphone was a lure and frequently he would speak over the air. At 100, he made a harvest hand shocking wheat with crews that called him "the kid." For a number of years before coming to Shenandoah he lived with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thiessen, Hamburg. Having a horror of homes for the aged, he insisted on paying his way as long as he could and worked until unable to earn a livelihood. Numerous friends assisted him with gifts.
[HOUSER, HELEN LOUISE DAVIS] Visitation will be Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. at Hackett Funeral Home in Shenandoah. Rev. Ed Cox is to officiate at the funeral and burial is to be at the Rose Hill Cemetery, Shenandoah. Houser was born Aug. 6, 1923, at McFall, Mo, to Wilbur and Doris Davis, and lived in Shenandoah most of her life. She was employed by Henry Field Seed and Nursery Company for 20 years and was a member of the Congregational Church. Survivors include her mother, Doris Davis of Blanchard; one daughter, Mrs. Tom (Glenda) Jennings of Chula Vista, Ca; two sons, Ted Houser Jr. of Shenandoah and James Houser of Coburg; two sisters, Mrs. Sam (Willa Dean) Boatright of Shenandoah and Mrs. Marty (Shirley) Gleason of Sidney; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
[NEWMAN, HILMA LILJA] Mrs Enock Newman - Funeral services for Mrs Hilma (Lilja), Newman were held Sunday, June 26, at 2 30 p m in the Bethesda Lutheran church, Hepburn, with Pastor Elmer J Johnson officiating Mrs Newman was born in Chariton, Iowa, on April 21, 1S75 She passed away on Thursday, June 23. For the past three years she has been confined to her home, northwest of Bethesda, because of her health. At the time of her death she was 74 years and 2 months old Together with her parents, she moved to the Bethesda community when she was an infant. They settled on the farm, which is now owned by her brothers, Charley and Victor. On April 6, 1890, she was confirmed in the Bethesda church, where she has been a member since childhood She was married Jo Enock L Newman on May 11, 1910. Her husband passed away on April 20, 1941 Her two children, Clifford and Cecil, lived with her in their farm home. In 1912, shortly after their marriage, they moved into the Bethesda community From 1924 to 1935 the family lived on a farm closer to Stanton. In 1935 they moved back on the farm near Bethesda, where they have lived since. Besides her children she is survived by two brothers, Charley and Victor, one nephew and seven nieces.
[PHELPS, LEWIS WAYNE] Wayne is survived by his father, mother, three sisters: Leota, Loah and Helen, one brother George Jr., and two grandmothers, Mrs. Emery Smith and Mrs. Emma Nelson of Northboro, Ia., one uncle Emory Smith of Northboro, two aunts Mrs. John Neil of Tarkio, Mo. and Mrs. Ed Erwin of Coin, and also one uncle Will Phelps of Michigan besides a host of friends. He had a kind and loving disposition and was a favorite with his schoolmates and loved by all. He was a pupil in the seventh grade in College Springs. Wayne will be greatly missed in the home, by his playmates and by all who knew him. Funeral services were held Thursday, September 4 at his home and he was laid to rest at Grange Hill cemetery near Rockport, Mo. The pallbearers were his schoolmates. Passing out of Shadows into Eternal Day, Why do we call it dying, *Tis sweet going away.
COLLEGE SPRINGS (Special) — Mrs J W Reeve, 73, died at her home south of town Friday, March 22, after a lingering illness. Her husband two sons and two daughters, survive. Services were held at the Methodist church Sunday at 2 30 p m. The Rev Hugh Jackson of Sidney, a former pastor, gave the sermon, assisted by the pastor, the Rev John Nye. A quartet furnished the music. They were Mrs Fred Hansen, Mrs Walter Harper, O L Cook and Walter Harper. With Mrs Durwood Jackson at the piano. Mrs Frank McCord and Mrs Clark Peery were in charge of the flowers Interment was in Maple Hill cemetery The pallbearers were Newell Christensen, Paul Farquhar, Roy Tompkins, Clarence McCowen, Ray Wills and Will Cunningham Relatives from a distance in attendance were Mr and Mrs Leonard Reeve and son, Cody, Neb, Mr and Mrs Leland Reeve, Pleasant Ridge; Mr and Mrs Floyd Goodell, Mt Pleasant, a brother and wife, Mr and Mrs D O Nelson and brother, Howard Nelson of Curtis, Neb; also a niece, Mrs Wilma Gorley, army nurse, who has just returned from Japan; Curtis Reeve, Trenton, Mo, a brother-in-law and two nephews, Paul R Howland of Des Moines and Mr Floyd Howland of Melbourne.
[REEVE, EMMA BELLE NELSON] At an early age she moved with her parents in a covered wagon to North Platte Neb, later to a homestead near Curtis, Neb, She attended grade school, later receiving higher education at Nebraska Wesleyan university at Lincoln She taught school a number of years in Nebraska. On Sept 10, 1895, she was united in marriage to William Reeve. To this union there were born four children; Hazel Davis, who has been living at home and caring for her mother; Leonard, of Cody, Neb; Aileen Goodell of Mt Pleasant, Iowa and Leland of Shambaugh. Besides her husband there also remain two brothers, Donald and Howard Nelson, of Curtis, Neb, and 13 grandchildren. Three brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Mrs Reeve has always been keenly interested in Christian and civic activities, continually active in Methodist church circles of which she became a member at an early age. She was a member of the Women's Missionary Society of this church for 50 years. She was made a Life Patron of the Women's Christian Temperance Union of Iowa at the county convention last summer. Last fall Mr and Mrs Reeves celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary. In spite of her long illness Mrs Reeve retained her usual patience, appreciation and interest in others, which was so characteristic of her throughout her life. She passes from this life with abiding faith in her Lord and Savior, who died that we might live. With her it can truly be said, "it is Night here but morning up there." Services were held at the Methodist church Sunday afternoon. The sermon was given by Rev Hugh Jackson of Sidney. Burial was at Maple Hill cemetery.
[REEVE, WILLIAM JOHN] He was married to Emma Nelson at Curtis Neb, September 10, 1895, who preceded him in death more than four years ago. To this union were born four children Hazel Davis, who made her home with her father, Leonard, of Isabel, S D, Aileen Goodell, of Red Oak, and Leland, of Shambaugh He is survived by the four children, 15 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren, also one brother Curtis, of Trenton, Mo, and one sister, Floy Merrilt of Carlsbad, Calif Mr Reeve was always active in church and community affairs all his life He graduated from the commercial course of Amity college He later served on the board of that institution He was a member of the school board of the College Springs consolidated school for over 20 years. He served on the official board of the Methodist church for many years, of which he has been a member since his youth Funeral service was held July 31 from the College Springs Methodist church with Rev Clarence Woollard in charge Flowers were in charge of Mrs Newell Peery, and singers were Walter Harper, Fred Christensen, Bill Hansen, and Joe McKinley Mrs G I McKinley was accompanist. Pallbearers were Stanley Hansen, Newell Christensen, Lyle Farquhar, Ray Wills, Harvey Horning and Harold Mitchell. Burial was in Maple Hill cemetery
[TINNELL, REBECCA JANE FILBERT] December 13, 1866, when 17 years of age, she married Joseph M. Tinnell and moved to Salem Virginia, to make their home. Here Samuel Tinnell was born in 1867. In 1868 they returned to Springfield, Ohio, where Minnie and Edna were born. They again moved to a new Country and settled near Cincinnati, Indiana, in 1871. Joseph W., Sadie E. Jessie E. and Perry G. were born here. In 1881, this pioneer family again felt the call of the frontier and moved to Braddyville, Iowa, driving across country with a team, spending a month in crossing the prairies. At last reaching Braddyville, Iowa they settled to spend the rest of their lives, working and toiling, raising their large family and building up a loving home. 'Here were born Clyde E., Bertha Lee, Harry W., Lela O., and Hazel V. Mrs. Rebecca Tinnell joined the Congregational church in 1875 at Cincinnati, Ind., and later joined the Methodist church in Braddyville. She spent an ever faithful and loving life working for her Lord and Master. She was preceded in death by eight of her children, Clyde E., Joseph William, Sadie E., Bertha Lee, Harry W., Lela O. Moore, Hazel V. Dilts, and Jessie E. Burnett and by her loving husband, J. M Tinnell, who died a little over a year ago, March 8, 1923. She leaves to mourn her death, two sisters, Mattie E. Losey and Christina Hostetter; three brothers, Joseph D, Peter C. and William Philbert; four children, Samuel Tinnell of Buffalo. N Y., Mrs. Minnie Palmer of Stratton, Nebr, Edna Loughlin of Burlington and Perry G Tinnell of Braddyville, Iowa, twenty-seven grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren and a host of friends and neighbors. Funeral services were held Thursday, September 4, at the home two miles east of Braddyville and the body laid to rest in Birch Cemetery.
[TRUESDALL, FRANK] He was united in marriage to Miss Anna Otis at Clarinda, Iowa, on Oct 15, 1903 To this union were born two sons, John Oral and Clelland Edward He spent most of his life in Clarinda. In the nine years and four months of afflictions he never complained but was ready to go when his heavenly father called. He read his Bible daily until his condition failed. He leaves to mourn his departure his only sister, who has cared so faithfully for him. He also leaves three nephews and a niece John Kretzer of Hannibal, Mo Frank Kretzer of Columbia, Mo. Robert Kretzer of Clarinda and Mrs C L Smith of Wichita Kan. Funeral services were held at the Walker Funeral home by Rev Fred Smith pastor of the Assembly of God Burial was in Clarinda cemetery
[WARDEN, RAY SAMUEL] Ray Samuel Warden, the fourth child of George and Matilda Warden, was born near Coin, Ia., March 28th, 1892. He was united in marriage to Miss Ona Loy, Jan. 22nd, 1913. Two sons were born to this union, Robert age 10 and Leroy age 8, who with their mother are left to mourn their loss, also his mother and sister Lulu of Cambridge, Ohio, who were unable to be present. One brother, Clark Warden of Brush, Colo, and a sister, Mrs. Mary Yearous of Miller, S. Dak., were able to come to the funeral. His father and one sister preceded him to the better land. He was baptized in infancy, and united later with the Yorktown Presbyterian Church. Most of his life has been spent in Page County, excepting one month in South Dakota, following his marriage and parts of the past two years, which he spent at Independence, Ia., trying to regain his health. He seemed to have been successful in this, having been able to carry on his farm work this past spring and summer, and made preparation for another year's work on the farm. His death came unexpectedly, although he had been a sufferer for a number of years. He passed to his reward peacefully.
[WHITE, JOSEPH] White, who lived alone at Blanchard, had been mowing his lawn with a power mower just before he was stricken He had complained shortly before that he was not feeling well to Floyd Reed, who found him. His son arrived rom Omaha Saturday evening. A grandson, Don, arrived that afternoon.
[WHITE, MINNIE MAE CASH] As a child with her parents she came to the state of Iowa and made her home at College Springs. On July 14, 1901, at the Shambaugh (Church of God) Parsonage she was united in marriage with Mr Joseph White. Coming to Blanchard, Iowa, in the spring of 1902 they have made this their home ever since, living a happy life among us. She is survived by her husband and by one son, William Lester White, of Blanchard, one brother, Frank Cash, ot College Springs, and by two sisters, Mrs Peter Danewood, of College Springs and Mrs Kate Demsey living up by Gus, Iowa. Years ago, she professed her faith in the Lord Jesus Christ as her Saviour, was baptised and united with the church. Her life work now being ended she has entered into rest. Funeral services were held in the Blanchard Methodist church at 2 pm on Friday, July 12, 1946, the pastor, John L Alexander, Miss May Bean, Mr Joe Tarrant and Mr Frank Ridgeway rendered three appropriate hymns. Burial was in the Maple Springs cemetery at College Springs. Errol Smith, C L Heady, Jim Tinnell, M E Bryant, Frank Ridgeway and Aaron Smith served as bearers.
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