Isaac Delonzo Spears (1831-1918)

BRADEN, COREY, DONNELLY, HAMMER, NOBLES, PASCOE, SHREVE, SLATER, SPEARS, ZEIGLER

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Date: 2/10/2024 at 13:07:00

January 11, 1831 --- April 24, 1918

END CAME QUITE PEACEFULLY

ISAAC D. SPEARS, IN 88th YEAR, PASSES AWAY AT HOME OF DAUGHTER MRS. F. L. COREY BURIAL AT EAGLE GROVE

Mr. Issac D. Spears passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. F. L. Corey last Wednesday evening at 9 o'clock. Death was due to the infirmities of old age, super induced by a fall, which he sustained on February 4th. No bones were broken in the fall, but it was a shock from which his system seemed unable to recover, and he gradually grew weaker, the end coming peacefully. Mr Spears was in his 88th year, and until quite recently had enjoyed excellent health and strength for one of his years.

Funeral services were held from the Congregational church Friday afternoon and were in charge of the Rev. Geo T. Hanna. The body was taken to Eagle Grove for burial in the family lot beside his wife. Interment was there on Saturday.

Isaac Delonzo Spears was a native of New York state. He was the son of William and Nancy Spears and was born at Elmira, on January 11th, 1831. He passed away in this city on April 26 [24]th, 1918 at the ripe age of 87 years, 3 months and 15 [13] days.

His early life was spent in New York state, and from there he moved to Wisconsin. On December 5th, 1853 at Primrose, Wisc. he was united in marriage to Miss Eliza M. Pascoe and to them there were born eight children, two of whom survive, namely, Mrs. Jennie V. Corey of this city and Mrs.. Elva L. Shreve, of Algona. He is also survived by one brother, J. W. Spears and four grandchildren.

Mr and Mrs Spears enjoyed fifty-six years companionship. Their golden wedding was celebrated at Eagle Grove on December 5th, 1853. The beloved wife passed away at Ridgeway Wisc. on April 24th, 1909, almost nine years to the day before her husband. Since her death he has made his home with his daughter's, Mesdames F. J. Corey of this city and Carmen Shreve, of Algona

During the active years of his life Mr. Spears was a farmer. He was a man of strong character and of kindly disposition. In the home he was an ideal husband and father and an a citizen his influence was ever on the side of good government. He joined the Methodist church many years ago and he remained strong and consistent in the faith until the end.

A man of rugged vitally he lived his twilight years easily and only last summer made an extended trip, visiting his grand-daughter, Mrs. J. H. Zeigler in Sioux City, his brother, J. W. Spears in Minneapolis, his grand-daughter, Mrs. Eugene Barden, of Dysart and grand-daughter, Mrs. C. E. Slater in Boone.

Those here from a distance for the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Carmen Shreve, of Algona, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Zeigler, of Sioux City; Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Braden of Dysart and Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Slater of Boone.

The Belle Plaine Union --- Belle Plaine, Iowa
May 2, 1918

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Old Settler Called.

Another Eagle Grove Pioneer Called To His Reward

I. D. Spears passed away April 24, 1918 at the home of Mrs. F. L. Corey at Belle Plaine, Iowa. Mr. Spears had been in good health until February 4th, when he sustained a fall; no bones were broken but at the age of 87 years he could not regain strength. He had expressed the desire to live until after the war was over, to know that the world was again at peace, but each day grew weaker. He spent most of the time in mind building, as it seemed a home for eternity. He was so busy building that he could not take time to eat or to visit, until the day before he was called. He said that his building on this side was all finished, and that he was now building on the other side, that was all that really counted, any way.

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He had lived a good life with love for all humanity, unselfish, kind hearted, whole souled, always a Christian and a member of the Methodist church. He wished only “To live in a house by the side of the road and be a friend to man.” He went to his heavenly home with no ravages of disease, just a passing on in Nature’s own way into a greater life.

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Isaac Delonzo Spears was born at Elmira, New York, 1831. Was married in 1853 to Eliza M. Pascoe at Dodgeville, Wis. In 1903 Mr. and Mrs. Spears celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at Eagle Grove, Iowa, where they had lived since 1887.

Eight children were given to this union, six of whom had passed on. Two daughters, Mrs. F. L. Corey, of Belle Plaine, Iowa, and Mrs. Carmen Shreve of Algona, Iowa, surviving and with whom he has made his home since 1909, when Mrs. Spears passed on. He is also survived by one brother, J. W. Spears of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

He loved Eagle Grove and the old home, and had wished he could go there to live this summer.

Funeral services were held at Belle Plaine, Iowa, the sermon by Rev. Hannah. “Beautiful Isle of Somewhere,” “Some Day the Silver Cord Will Break,” and “We’ll Never Say Good Bye in Heaven,” were the songs sung.

Saturday, April 27, the body was brought to Eagle Grove, and laid to rest by the side of his life companion in Rose Hill cemetery. Those from out of the city were: Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Corey of Belle Plaine, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Carmen Shreve of Algona, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Zeigler of Sioux City, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Slater and son Eugene of Boone, Iowa; Eugene Braden and son, Donald of Dysart, Iowa; Mrs. Emmett Donnelly of Manson, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hammer of Algona, Iowa.

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The Times-Gazette --- Eagle Grove, Iowa
May 1, 1918

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The remains of Isaac Spears were brought to Eagle Grove from Belle Plaine for burial Saturday. The interment was in Rose Hill cemetery. The regular funeral services were held at Belle Plaine and there was a prayer at the grave here. The deceased was an uncle of Mrs. Chas. Nobles of this city who has the sympathy of her many friends in her sorrow.

Eagle Grove Eagle --- Eagle Grove, Iowa
May 2, 1918