IRELAND, Ora Edith 1875 - 1941

IRELAND, SIMMONS, MELVIN, CALDWELL, ANDERSON, BAKER

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 6/8/2025 at 15:12:10

"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Thursday, October 16, 1941
Page FIVE, Column 3

MRS. IRELAND PASSED AWAY, LONG ILLNESS
Funeral services are planned on Sunday, 3:00 p.m.

Mrs. Ora Edith IRELAND, 66 of Fairfield died at 10:45 a.m. today at the Jefferson County hospital following an extended illness. She suffered a stroke on Sept. 18, and again on Oct. 13, and was taken to the hospital in a serious condition Oct. 10.

She was born on a farm near Fairmont, Mo., on July 20, 1875. She married R. J. IRELAND in Fairfield on Sept. 18, 1912. Surviving are the husband at home, one son Lloyd H. SIMMONS at Ottumwa, a step daughter Mrs. Bessie MELVIN of Fairburg, Neb.; four grandchildren, one great grandchild and a brother, Herbert E. CALDWELL in El Paso, Texas.

Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Christian church with the Rev. S. P. Williamson, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. The body will be taken from the Hoskins funeral home Sunday to the church at 2 p.m.

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"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Friday, October 17, 1941
Page TWO, Column 4

Lodge And Social Calendar

... Sunday, Oct. 19

... Hawkeye Rebekah Lodge 386; lobby First Christian church 2:45 promptly to attend last rites for Mrs. Roll IRELAND. ...

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"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Saturday, October 18, 1941
Page TWO, Column 3

Lodge And Social Calendar

Sunday, Oct. 19

... Hawkeye Rebekah Lodge 386; lobby First Christian church 2:45 promptly to attend last rites for Mrs. Roll IRELAND.

Royal Neighbors meet 2:45 p.m. lobby First christian church to attend funeral Mrs. Roll IRELAND. ...

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"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Monday, October 20, 1941
Page SIX, Column 5

LOCALS

... --Mr. and Mrs. Floyd H. SIMMONS of Ottumwa returned to their home Sunday night after being called here by the death and funeral of the former's mother Mrs. Roll IRELAND. ...

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"The Fairfield Ledger"
Tuesday, October 21, 1941
Page TWOm, Column 8

ORA EDITH IRELAND

Ora Edith, third of the four children of Addison B. and Samantha J. CALDWELL was born on a farm near Fairmount, Clark Co., Missouri on July 20, 1875. She passed away on Thursday October 16, 1941 when past 66 years of age.

She was married to Cornelius J. SIMMONS on June 12, 1895 and three children were born to them. Mr. SIMMONS passed away October 1, 1907 and two of the children, Iona Mae and Roscoe preceded her in death.

On September 18, 1912 she was married to Rollin J. IRELAND and has lived happily in this union for over 29 years. Surviving her are her husband, her son Floyd Harold SIMMONS of Ottumwa, a step daughter Mrs. Bessie MELVIN of Fairbury, Nebraska, four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. One brother Herbert C. CALDWELL of El Paso Texas survives but because of illness he was unable to attend the funeral.

Mrs. IRELAND was a faithful member of the First Christian church of Fairfield and when able was always at her place in the church life and activities. Her Christian faith was a sustaining influence n (sic) her life. She was a member of the Rebekah order of the I. O. O. F. being affiliated with Hawkeye Lodge, No. 386, and she was a member of the Royal Neighbors. A good wife and loving mother, kindly and thoughtful to all she will be remembered by a wide circle of friends and acquaintances who will mourn her passing. Mrs. IRELAND has been ill for the past four years and for over two years has steadily declined and grown weaker. A month ago she became worse and while all was done to relieve her that was possible she passed away at the Jefferson County Hospital last Thursday morning at 10:45.

Funeral services with large delegations from groups Mrs. IRELAND was identified with were held at the First Christian church on Sunday afternoon conducted by the minister, S. P. Williamson. The hymns were sung by Mrs. S. P. Williamson and Mrs. Norvell Switzer with Mrs. William Stever at the piano. Pallbearers were Guy McCormick, Rolla Edwards, John Kyle, Ray Cornell, Otis Anderson and Raymond Anderson. The remains were interred in Evergreen cemetery.

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"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Tuesday, October 21, 1941
Page THREE, Column 6

Many From Distance Attended Last Rites For Mrs. IRELAND

Many from a distance attended the funeral services for Mrs. Roll IRELAND held Saturday afternoon, Oct. 18 at 3 p.m. from the First Christian church.

Among those present were: Mrs. Bessie MELVIN, Fairbury, Nebr.; Mr. and Mrs. Floyd SIMMONS and sons Warren and Cornelius, Ottumwa, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Mac SIMMONS, Fort Madison, Iowa; Mrs. Ruby Patterson, Mrs. Carl Adams and daughter Jo Ann, Mr. and Mrs. Gaylen Quick, Keokuk, Iowa; Mrs. Irene Cowger, Mrs. Emma Schilling, Mr. and Mrs. William Walker, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Craig, Mr. Terrance CALDWELL and mother, Mrs. Leonard CALDWELL, Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Russell, Burlington, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. S. A. ANDERSON, Mrs. Walter Young, Mrs. William Ware, Mrs. James Ware, Ottumwa, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Howard and daughter Ada Lou, Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Robertson, Wyaconda, Mo.

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CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our appreciation to our many kind friends and neighbors for their services rendered and beautiful floral offering during the illness and death of our beloved wife and mother.

R. J. IRELAND and daughter
Floyd SIMMONS and family

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"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Thursday, October 23, 1941
Page FIVE, Column 4

Andersons of Ottumwa, Guests, Baker Home, Richwoods Vicinity

RICHWOODS, Oct. 23 -- Mr. and Mrs. A. F. ANDERSON of Ottumwa came Saturday afternoon and were overnight guests at the home of the latter's sister and husband Mr. and Mrs. Guy BAKER. Sunday afternoon they attended the funeral services of their sister-in-law Mrs. Roll IRELAND in Fairfield. ...

... Charlie IRELAND, Roll IRELAND of Fairfield and Mrs. Bessie MELVIN of Fairburg, Nebr. were supper guests Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Guy BAKER. ...

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Note: Buried in Lot Old.P.107 with first husband Cornelius. Second husband Rollin Jay IRELAND died in 1965 and was buried some distance from her, but also in the Original Plot, in Lot Old.P.353.