FLINSPACH, Gustavus Adolph 'Gust' 1873 - 1942

FLINSPACH, COOP, THOMPSON, GORDON, BELLVILLE, FERRELL, KANN, DIERS, WHITMER

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 4/13/2022 at 20:41:37

"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Saturday, February 7, 1942
Page EIGHT, Column 2

Gust FLINSPACH Critically Ill

Gust FLINSPACH, well known farmer living one and a half miles northeast of town who has been critically ill at his home since Wednesday is reported as growing weaker.

His brother Frank FLINSPACH who resides a short distance east of the Gust FLINSPACH home is expected to return to his home Sunday from the University hospital at Iowa City where he recently underwent an operation.

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"The Fairfield Daily Ledger"
Monday, February 9, 1942
Front Page, Column 6

G. A. FLINSPACH PASSED AWAY AT HIS HOME
Born and lived in Buchanan Township all of his life

Gust A. FLINSPACH, 68, well known Jefferson county farmer passed away Saturday evening about 7:00 p.m. at his home one and one half miles northeast of Fairfield. He had been seriously ill for the past two months.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Methodist church in Fairfield of which he was a member. The body will lie in state at the church from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. the day of the services. Dr. M. A. Gable will officiate. Burial will be in the Evergreen cemetery.

Gust FLINSPACH was born in Buchanan township, Jefferson county, on the fifth of May, 1873. He was the son of Lawrence and Caroline FLINSPACH, pioneers of this county.

Mr. FLINSPACH spent his entire life in Buchanan township, concentrating his time and energies upon agricultural pursuits. He took great pride in his farm located in this township.

He was united in marriage to Bertha COOP on October 23, 1906.

He is survived by his wife Bertha and two sisters, Mrs. Hannah THOMPSON of Burlington, Iowa, and Mrs. Lucy GORDON of Bennington, Nebraska. Two brothers, Edward C. and Frank T. FLINSPACH both of Fairfield also survive.

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"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Wednesday, February 11, 1942
Page THREE, Column 3

CARD OF THANKS

I wish to thank my loving relation, kind friends and good neighbors, for the many kind services rendered during the illness and death of my dear husband, Gust A. FLINSPACH.

Mrs. Bertha FLINSPACH.

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"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Wednesday, February 11, 1942
Page FIVE, Column 2

LOCALS

... --Mrs. John BELLVILLE returned to her home in Brainerd, Minn., last night after being called here by the serious illness and subsequent death of her brother-in-law Gust FLINSPACH.

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"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Wednesday, February 11, 1942
Page EIGHT, Column 3

MANY ATTEND FLINSPACH RITES TUESDAY
Body lay in state at church from noon until 2:00 p.m.

Funeral services for Gust A. FLINSPACH were held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. from the First Methodist church, a very large company of friends and relatives being in attendance. From 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. the body lay in state at the church.

During the entire service there were soft strains of organ music, rendered by Mrs. E. G. Linder. A duet composed of Mrs. Cecile BELLVILLE FERRELL of Brainerd, Minn. and Ellery Kyle of Fairfield sang three hymns, "Sometime We'll Understand," "Gathering Home" and "Sweet Bye and Bye."

Prayer was offered by the pastor, Dr. M. A. Gable, who then read a series of appropriate passages of scripture. The following appreciation of Mr. FLINSPACH, which was prepared by an old friend and former neighbor, John J. Kyle, was then read:

Gust A. FL NSPACH (sic) was born May 5, 1873. His parents Lorenz and Caroline FLINSPACH were early immigrants. They built a farm home near the north line of Buchanan township in th s county. This home was his until marriage Oct. 3, 1906 to Bertha COOP.

They chose as their home another farm in the same township. This remained their home until he was called to rest Feb. 7, 1942 after a long period of a gradually weakening body.

Of his parents' family, two sons died in infancy. Of those who reached mature years three sisters have gone before him: Mrs. Mary KANN, Mrs. Anna D ERS (sic) and Mirs Minnie GORDON, also four brothers, Albert, Martin, Frederic and Robert.

Two sisters and two brothers survive him. These are Mrs. Hannah THOMPSON of Burlington, Ia.; Mrs. Ludy GORDON of Bennington, Neb.; Edward and Frank of Fairfield. The living members of these families with his wife Bertha are one in these days of sorrow and his so numerous friends miss his smile of greeting.

He built his best into his two farm homes and valued in addition to these his country and its social forces that give to such homes their worth. His first connection with the church was in his early youth, when according to the faith of his parents he was confirmed. He later was a member of the Men's Brotherhood of the First Methodist church of Fairfield. Still later he and his wife united with this church.

A neighbor and friend, diligent in business, has passed this way. That inspiration is yet ours.

In a very vivid manner, Dr. Gable pictured the life of Mr. FLINSPACH from the earliest childhood to its close, in the terms of the stern pioneer life of Iowa's early settlers.

The pioneers, with their large families and meager funds knew what hard work meant. But work never hurt anybody. It is admonished in the Bible and is in reality a bless ng (sic). This is especially true when industry is accompanied with honesty and the fear of God.

The honorary pallbearers were Henry Shafer, Frank Witkoski, Charlie Dahl, John Wheatley, Oric Hiatt, Sam Luckman and Edward Emmack.

The active pallbearers were Harold COOP, Raymond COOP, Charlie FL NSPACH, Wade FLINSPACH, Glen Eyestone and Wilburn FERRELL.

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"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Thursday, February 12, 1942
Page FIVE, Column 3

LOCALS

... --Mrs. Glenn WHITMER of Oak Park, Ill., is returning to her home today after having been called here by the illness and subsequent death of her uncle, Gust FLINSPACH. During her stay here, Mrs. WHITMER was a guest in the home of her mother, Mrs. Fred FLINSPACH 606 North Court street. ...

... --Miss Celeste COOP of Ottumwa was called to Fairfield Tuesday to attend the funeral of her uncle Gust FLINSPACH. Mrs. Cecil BELLVILLE FERRELL of Brainerd, Minn. also a niece of Mr. FLINSPACH returned to her home today. Another niece Mrs. Roy GORDON of Bennington, Neb., will remain a few days longer. ...

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"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Monday, February 16, 1942
Page SEVEN, Column 4

PROBATE OF WILL

State of Iowa, Jefferson County, ss:

To All Whom It May Concern:

Notice is hereby given that an instrument, purporting to be the last Will and Testament of G. A. FLINSPACH, Deceased, is now on file in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of Jefferson County, and that Friday, March 13th A. D. 1942 at 9:30 o'clock A. M. has been set for proof and final hearing of same.

Witness my hand and the seal of said Court, this 16th day of February, 1942 .

(SEAL) W. S. Parkin
Clerk of District Court
By Alfreda Engstrand, Deputy
February 16, 23 and March 2

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Note: Buried in Lot 3rd.028. Wife Bertha died in 1964 and was buried with him.