CLEVELAND, Nancy (Flint) 1838-1901

CLEVELAND, FLINT, SPICER

Posted By: Marilyn O'Connor (email)
Date: 11/27/2011 at 14:57:04

OBITUARY

Mrs. R. M. Cleveland

In the death of Mrs. R. M . Cleveland Osage loses one who for many years has been a resident of Osage. A typical home-maker, and a lovely character, she was almost idolized by her children, and in the last year of her life she has been recipient of every loving assistance and filial regard that comfort and attention could place around her.

Her life symbolical of that higher type of home life, that influenced the best and noblest in the
members of household, and the three children who mourn her death looked to her as their ideal of an unassuming, yet lovable, guiding womanhood, that placed an influence for the best in their
own lives.

She has been suffering for a year, but hope did not leave the relatives and attendants who waited upon her until a few days previous to her death.

Mrs. Cleveland’s maiden name was Nancy Flint and she was born in Eldridge, New York, August 13, 1838. She was married to the late R. M. Cleveland on New Year’s day, 1856 and very soon came west, settling in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. In 1865 they removed to Iowa and twelve years later came from Charles City, locating in Osage. With the exception of a short time passed in South Dakota, she has since that time continued to be a resident of this city.

For a great number of years they have been connected with the hotel interests of the city, and since the death of her husband in 1891, the care of the estate has fallen upon herself and children.

Unassuming in nature and somewhat retiring she formed friends with those who appreciated her association and the city could point to no one with more friends or fewer enemies that the late Mrs. Cleveland.

She leaves behind her three children, all of whom were present during the last of her sickness. They are Mrs. Ida Spicer of La Crosse, Wisconsin, Byron M. Cleveland of Waterloo, and Sarah Cleveland of this city. A child John W., died in infancy.

The funeral was conducted from their residence, Tuesday afternoon, a large concourse of friends gathering to show their respect and love. Rev. W. W. Gist, of Cedar Falls, formerly pastor of the Congregational church, of which Mrs. Cleveland had been a member for more than twenty years, had charge of the services and conducted the funeral rites. Profuse floral designs and bouquets were to be seen everywhere; one design being very noticeable was from the El Kahir Temple of Cedar Rapids, of which Mr. B.M. Cleveland is Potentate, J. W. Geiger, C. P. Emerson and W. N. Dearborn, being the committee present, representing their lodge in this sad occasion for their ruler.

The remains were laid to rest in the Osage cemetery and the many relatives and friends who gathered for the last look of their beloved friend, felt impressed that there had passed to a better world beyond a life which will be sorely missed.

The life has been ended, yet there will remain an influence for the good and holy that will forever be helpful and blessed to those whose lives came in touch with her’s.

Mitchell County Press
November 6, 1901