NICHOLAS, John F. 1860-1943

NICHOLAS, BEVIN, EZRA, KINTER

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Date: 3/26/2011 at 16:56:04

John F Nicholas 1860-1943

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JOHN F NICHOLAS 83 SUCCUMBS

FUNERAL RITES TO BE AT MANCHESTER IOWA
John F. Nicholas, 83, died at a local hospital at 5:08 o’clock Friday morning following an illness of two weeks. Mr. Nicholas had been a resident of Mason City for about 3 1/2 years, making his home at 951 East State Street.

Mr. Nicholas was born February 19, 1860, at Cardiff, Wales. He had resided in the United States for 74 years and had been a retired farmer for the past 31 years.

He was married to Mary Bevin on his birthday, February 19, 1884, in Stacyville Township, Mitchell County, Iowa.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. John F. Nicholas, Mason City; a son Maynard E. Nicholas, Pine River, Minnesota; and two daughters Mrs. Charlotte Ezra, Taylorville, Illinois; and Miss Lena Nicholas, Mason City; and eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two sons, Frank E. and Clark H. Nicholas.

Funeral services will be at Manchester, Iowa. The McAuley and Son Funeral Home in charge.

Mason City Globe Gazette, Monday July 16, 1943
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JOHN NICHOLAS SERVICES HELD
RITES CONDUCTED AT MCINTIRE CHURCH

Funeral services for John F. Nicholas, 83, who died at a local hospital Friday following an illness of two weeks, were held at the Baptist church at McIntire Sunday afternoon, with the Rev. E. Ray Dugger, pastor of the First Baptist church of Mason City, officiating.

Gordon Bredling sang “Asleep in Jesus” and “Good Night and Good Morning.” Mrs. Ray Cates accompanied at the piano. Mrs. Fred Harshbarger and Mrs. Mildred Stephens were in charge of flowers.

Attending the services from out of the city were Maynard E. Nicholas, Pine River, Minn.; Mrs. James Ezra, Taylorville, Ill.; Mrs. Robert Vance, Davenport; and Mrs. Edith Fesenmeyer, St. Paul.

Pallbearers were Charles Rowe; Clayton Kinter; Avery Kinter; Hugh Minnis; Perry Carter; and John Grace.

Burial was at the Wayne Cemetery near McIntire.

Mason City Globe Gazette, Tuesday July 20, 1943
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J.E. NICHOLAS, 83,
DIES AT MASON CITY

John F. Nicholas, 83, died at the Park hospital, Mason City, July 16, 1943, after a two-week illness. Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas and daughter, Lena, moved to Mason City about two years ago from McIntire, Iowa. Mr. Nicholas was born February 19, 1860 in Cardiff, Wales.

He married Annie Kinter of McIntire on February 19, 1884, and to them were born five children: Frank, Clarke, Lottie, Lena and Maynard. Preceding him in death are his sons, Frank and Clarke. Surviving are the widow and daughter, Lena, of Mason City; Lottie of Taylorville, Illinois, and Maynard of Backus, Minnesota.

Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas resided on their farm on the north edge of McIntire for many years prior to moving to Mason City.

Funeral service was held Sunday at the Baptist church in McIntire, conducted by the Rev. E. R. Dugger, pastor of First Baptist church, Mason City, and burial was in the Wayne cemetery, at McIntire. Pallbearers were Hugh Minnis, Charles Rowe, Clayton Kinter, Avery Kinter, Perry Carter and John Grace.

Mr. Nicholas was widely known in the eastern part of the county and had many friends here as well who will regret his passing.

Source: Mitchell County Press-News, 22 July 1943
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Relevant items from the Wayne Cemetery listing on Mitchell county IAGenWeb:

Nicholas, Annie D. Kinter Apr. 13, 1865 - Jun. 18, 1951
Nicholas, Clark Henry -- Jan. 22, 1887 - 1934
Nicholas, Frank C. -- 18 APR 1885 - 6 DEC 1938
Nicholas, Irene E.* -- 1905 - 2004
Nicholas, John Franklin -- May 16, 1866 - Oct. 9, 1927
Nicholas, John F. -- 1860 - 1943
Nicholas, Lena P. -- 1891 - 1975
Nicholas, Maynard E. -- 1899 - 1965

*Irene was wife of Maynard