Contributed by Claudia Groh

Contributed by Claudia Groh

Mrs. Grace Beagles Dies

Funeral services for Mrs. Grace (Ernest) Beagles, 81 who died September 2 at Sartori hospital in Cedar Falls, were held at 11 a.m. Saturday from the United Methodist church, Pastor Robert Lemmermann officiating. Mrs. Donald Hepard was organist. Pallbearers to the graveside in Oak Hill cemetery were Albert Wolff, Johnnie Beck; Harold Begemann, Hugh Lynch and Lester Fredrick.

Grace Mae Beagles was born June 29, 1895, to David and Bell Hurst, south of Nashua. She married Ernest William Beagles January 24, 1916. To this union were born six children. They farmed in the Nashua vicinity before retiring 25 years ago and settling in Nashua.

Grace was a member of the United Methodist church and of the United Methodist Women. She was a Gold Star mother.

She is survived by her husband; a son, Arnold of Seattle, Wa.; and daughters, Barbara Maroney of Cera Verda, Az.; Betty Rist of Panoma City, Ca.; and Patricia (Mrs. Melvin Knebel) of Waterloo.

Also surviving are two brothers, George Hurst of Nashua and Francis of Santa Clara, Ca.; and a sister, Mary Williams of Connard, Ak.

She was preceded in death by her parents and by two sons, David in Korea; and Ernest William Beagles, jr., in Alaska, and by a brother, Howard.

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Alice M. Bent Dies at 97

Services for Alice M. Bent, 97, formerly Nashua's oldest resident until she moved to a nursing home in Charles City, were held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday from the United Methodist church. Pastor Robert Lemmermann officiated. Music was by Mrs. Larry Springer, organist. Flowers were in charge of Gladys Butler and Mrs. Arthur Butler. Pallbearers to the grave in Greenwood cemetery were Garth Butler, Harold Poe, Gerald Marth, Dale Schroeder, Paul Hannemann and Wendell Miller.

Alice Mae Bent was born September 27, 1878, to Charles and Jane Greeley at Harlan, Il. She came with the family to Iowa when five months old and grew to womanhood on the place where her parents settled when moving to Iowa, in Riverton township of Floyd county west of Nashua. She lived on this place more than half a century.

>She was married to Merton E. Bent October 1, 1896, in the Wesleyan Methodist parsonage at Charles City, the Rev. George Allen officiating. They had three children; Doris, Floyd, and Marion the latter the only one surviving. She was a member of the Nashua UMC.

>Survivors include her daughter, Marion, Mrs. Sievert Reints of Nashua; four granddaughters, Laura Schroeder of Toulon, Il., Dorothy Carpenter of Tacoma, Wa., Elizabeth Junker of Alta Vista and Evelyn Jordan of Tripoli. There also are 22 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Other survivors include a sister-in-law, Mrs. John Greeley of California and a brother-in-law, Henry Waterson of Moorhead, Mn.

Those attending the services were from Champaign, Il., Toulon, Il., Davenport, Charles City, Cedar Falls, Nashua and Alta Vista in Iowa.

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Died, at Nashua, Thursday, Oct. 13, 1892, Mrs. Abigail Bentley, wife of Wm. Bentley, at the age of 63 years.

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Mrs. Guy Bray (transcriber note: believed to be Lydia) passed away at 9:30 Saturday morning, March 21, 1928, at the Milbank Hospital.

She recently had an operation for appendicitis and got along fine, was home nine days when she was taken down with influenza, which she was not strong enough to overcome.

She was born Jan. 29, 1881 and was 47 years, 2 months and one day old when she died. At the age of 14 years she was baptized in the Methodist church. She was married on March 17, 1898 to Guy Bray.

She leaves to mourn their loss her husband and five children. Earl, Andrew, Ethel, Avis and Margaret. Two children, Mrs. Hazel Halizquist and Stephen, preceded the mother in death. She is also survived by two grandchildren, her father and mother Mr. and Mrs. S. Bice of Terry, Mont. and two sister, Mrs. Albert Satin of Peever, S. D., and Mrs. Luie Mayor of Keyee, Wyo., who was unable to be present at the funeral. She also leaves many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at the Bassett Community church, Wednesday, April 4, 1928. Rev. G. A. Hess, pastor of the First Christian Church of Charles City, officiating. Interment was at Rowley Hill cemetery, near Bassett.

We wish to express our thanks to the neighbors and friends for the assistance rendered and sympathy expressed, and for the beautiful floral offerings, and to the singers and all others who assisted us during the illness and at the death of our wife and mother - Guy Bray and Children.

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Contributed by Claudia Groh

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Surnames: Blackburn, Wallis, Brown

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Surnames: Blasier, Scheu, Hanscom, Hufstader, Johnson, Troutner, Cheoweth, Firman, Weeks, Paschke, Freeburg, Roach, Gogg, Juel

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Steven G. Boggess, 35, of New Hampton, died early Friday morning, June 6, 2003, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester due to complications of diabetes.

Steven Gale Boggess was born March 15, 1968, in Charles City to roger and Norma Waterman Boggess. He shared this special day with his father as he was born on Roger's 25th birthday. Steve was baptised and confirmed at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran church. He attended school in Charles City through his junior high years and high school at Nora Springs. During his youth, he enjoyed participating in 4-H and showing award-winning sheep at the fairgrounds in Mason City.

His love of animals and livestock was evident throughout his life. He was employed as a hired hand at Trettin Farms in Rockford, loved spending leisure time near Carol's quarter horses and enjoyed attending rodeos, where he especially favored watching the bull riding competitions. For the past few years, Steve's dog, "Tater", was a special companion. The two were rarely seen without each other and shared many a chocolate and caramel turtle.

Steve relished any time spent with his family and friends. For the past several years, he worked part time as a bartender at "The Shed" in Bassett, where he lovingly called Lorraine, the owner of the establishment, "Mon". Steve battled diabetes for many years and became a passionate supporter in raising funds and collecting donations for the American Diabetes Association. Those who knew Steve remember him as a person always willing to help anyone in anyway, having a great sense of humor and his practical jokes. Steve's family recalls special and trasured moments with him including grilling food, working on his Ford truck, going fishing, wrestling and generally any activity that included his children.

He will be sadly missed by his children: Trevor Wright of Leland, Courtney Boggess and Austin Boggess of New Hampton; his father, Roger Boggess and his wife, Carol Ver Helst of Nora Springs; his brothers, Bradley (Holly) Boggess of Runnels and Troy Boggess of Clear Lake; one step sister, Kathryn Ver Helst of Nora Springs; a step brother, Donald Ver Helst of Hanford; grandmother, Mildred Boggess of Charles City; special "grandpa", Joe Sloniker of Milo, Missouri; and his former wife and very special friend, Jackie Boggess of New Hampton; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Preceding Steve in death were his mother, Norma Boggess, in August of 1990; his grandparents, Harley and Dorothy Weddle and Jesse Boggess; his aunt, Marla Hartson; and his uncle, Lowell Boggess.

Funeral services were held at 1:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 10, 2003 at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran church, Charles City. Rev. Dennis Niezwaag officiated. A private inurnment at Sunnyside Cemetery in Charles City will be held at a later date.

Fullerton Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Reprinted with the gracious permission of the publishers of the Nashua Reporter, 2003
Contributed by Sheryl McClure

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Frank D. Borchers, 33, a former Nashuan, was killed in action, during the treacherous Japanese attack on the Philippine Islands, on Sunday, Dec. 7th.

Word of his death was received in a cablegram from the war department by his father, D. H. Borchers of Charles City, Saturday night.

The text of the message received by Mr. Borchers follows: "The Secretary of War desires me to express his deep regret that your son, Frank D. Borchers, was killed in action in defense of his country in the Philippine Islands, Dec. 7. Delay in reporting fact to you is caused by communications difficulties. No remains can be transported to the United States until after termination of hostilities, when the quartermaster general, Washington, D. C., will, if possible upon written request of the next of kin, bring the remains to the United States for final interment."

Frank grew up in the community northwest of Nashua, where his parents lived on a farm, and attended Nashua high school, from where he was graduated with the class of 1927.

He later moved to Charles City with his father, and was employed in the Oliver Tractor factory there before joining the Army Air Corps about two years ago. His father is employed in the Bim Castle Smoke Shop in Charles City.

Before going to the Philippines last October, he was stationed for some time at the Army Air field at Albuquerque, New Mexico.

At the time of his death he was a first class airplane mechanic with the 30th Bomber Squadron at Clark Field, located in the Philippine Islands about 40 miles north of Manilla.

Frank's mother died a number of years ago. He had no brothers or sisters.

The newspaper article contained a picture with this caption: "Frank Borchers, former Nashuan, who was killed in action in the Philippines, is pictured above with his father, "Dick" Borchers, of Charles City."

BORLAUG, MARGARET GIBSON, Dallas, Texas. Margaret Gibson Borlaug, 95, died peacefully at Presbyterian hospital on March 7, 2007. She is survived by her husband, Norman; two children- daughter Jeanie Laube and husband Rex; son Bill Borlaug and wife Barbie; five grandchildren-Billy Rhoda and wife Stephanie, granddaughters, Jennifer Marsh and husband Dan, Julie Larson and husband Dave, and Tiffany Rubi and husband John and Natalie Borlaug; four great grandchildren-Kyle, Matthew, Nicholas Rhoda and Anne Rubi; niece - Margaret Marie Breinholt and nephews Randall Gibson and Richard Gibson. After living 40 years in Mexico with her husband, in 1985, Margaret returned to the USA where they established residences in both Dallas, home of her two children, and College Station, Texas. She played an active role in her extended family, and was especially close to her grandchildren. Margaret's was the force that held the family together, the hands that steadied them, the arms that nurtured, the shoulders that consoled, the ears that listened, and when necessary, the stern voice that disciplined. It was Margaret's service to the family that permitted her husband to pursue his life's work in agricultural science and development. Margaret's husband, Norman, has been honored by kings and queens, presidents and prime ministers, farmers and intellectuals. Among his honors, he has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, the U.S. Presidential Medals of Freedom and Science, and the Congressional Gold Medal. To her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Margaret Gibson Borlaug achievements were no less important. She simply was, "the greatest 'Nannie' ever." A memorial service will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, March 24 at King of Glory Lutheran Church, North Service Rd, 6411 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, TX 75240 (between Hillcrest and Preston roads). In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to the following: Reading and Radio Resource, 2007 Randall, Dallas TX, 75201 (tel 214- 871-7668); The Salvation Army's Dallas Camp Scholarship Fund, P.O Box 36006 Dallas, Texas 75235 (tel - 214-637-8218); The Hockaday School, Attention Development Department, 11600 Welch, Dallas, 75229 (tel -214- 360-6536); The St. Mark's School of Texas, Attention Development Department, 10600 Preston Road, 75230 (tel - 214-346-8133).

Contributed by Jim Johnson

Mary Boron Moine, daughter of John and Mary Boron, was born in Beaufort, near Belfort, department or county of Haat Rhine, France, Feb. 2, 1830, and died March 31, 1912, at the age of 82 years and twenty-nine days. In the spring of 1842 she with her parents came to America, settling in Ohio near Canton. There she grew to womanhood. At the age of eighteen she was married to James Moine, who died January 19, 1890. To this union were born fourteen children, eleven boys and three girls. Those that survive this union are John Peter of Rochester, Minn., Mary Peterson, Virginia Prudhon, Frank Julius and Frederick Moine, of Nashua and vicinity. Seven children died in infancy. Victoria grew to womanhood and died October 13, 1874. In the year 1867 Mr. and Mrs. Moine and family moved from Ohio to Iowa and settled near to what is now Republic in Chickasaw county. This has been their home ever since. Mrs. Moine was reared in the Roman Catholic faith, in which she remained until the year 1898, when she was converted to the Baptist faith uniting with the Baptist church of Nashua under the pastorate of Elder Sutton in which church and faith she remained loyal. During the years that the Baptist church was closed she still remained true to her new found convictions and on the re-opening of the church a year ago she was among the first to return and has expressed many times since then her joy that she was able to attend the worship of her choice. Mrs. Moine was of a cheerful disposition, of a saintly character, given much to prayer and although not able to read any English she found comfort in her native language and possessed several books printed in French but the book that occupied most of her time was her French Bible. Up until winter set in she was seldom absent from the services of the church on Sunday. The funeral services were conducted Wednesday morning from the house at ten o'clock, by her pastor, Otis L. Spurgeon and the burial was in the cemetery at Republic.

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The death of Mrs. A. H. Braham of Jerico occurred in the Mercy Hospital in Waverly, Sunday afternoon, January 7th, 1923, at 5 o'clock. Death was due to cancer from which she has been a long sufferer.

The deceased, Miss Carrie Anderson, was born at Vermillion, S. D., a daughter of Ole and Anna Anderson, on February 26, 1861. The Indian Warfare drove them out of that country in about 1864 and they returned to Jerico which remained her home, until death.

On June 24, 1881 she married at Saude to Mr. A. H. Braham, who survives. Eight children were born to this union, two of whom, Olive and Martha, died in infancy. The children living are as follows: Mrs. J. T. Severson of Brootln, Minn., Mrs. J. N. Anderson and Mrs. E. P. Johnson of Jerico, Henry O. Braham of Rudd, Mrs. Oscar W. Mullenberr, Onawa, Iowa & Miss Mabel at home. Mrs. Braham is also survived by fourteen grand children and four brothers, Andrew, James, Ole and Hans Anderson, all of near Jerico and four sisters, Mrs. A. J. Knutson, Mrs. Chas. Johnson, Mrs. John S. Knutson and Mrs. Lou Robinson also of near Jerico.

Her funeral was held yesterday afternoon at 1: 30 o'clock from the home and then at the Synod Lutheran church at Jerico and was conducted: by the pastor Rev. Forseth.

The death of Mrs. Braham is a heavy blow to her family. She was such a splendid mother and they will miss her so much. She labored long and hard for them and now when she could enjoy the fruits of her labor she is taken home to her heavenly reward.

Sympathy is extended to her husband and children and to relatives and friends.

Contributed by James H. Johnson

Brought Here for Burial

The remains of Miss Elizabeth Brisco, a former Nashua girl, were brought here Saturday for interment at Oak Hill Cemetery by the side of her mother who died a few years ago. Miss Brisco was 22 years of age and has been ill for some time with Typhoid fever but was convalescent and nearly in her usual health went she was stricken with brain fever. Her death occurred at St. Francis hospital in Waterloo on Thanksgiving day (November 30, 1916) at ? p.m. Funeral services were held at St. Mary’s Catholic church in Waterloo Saturday at 8:30 a.m., Rev. Rohlman officiating, and the body was brought to Nashua on the first train that morning. A large number of relatives accompanied the body here. Rev. B. A. Erdland had charge of the services at the grave.

Miss Brisco was born at Nashua and later moved to Waverly where she graduated from the Waverly high school and recently had been teaching in a school near Raymond. She was to have been married soon to a young farmer near Raymond. She made her home with her sister, Mrs. W. A. Smith in Waterloo. Other relatives are two brothers, Benjamin, Waterloo; Clyde, Duluth, Minn.; two sisters, Mrs. Grace Aldrich, of Waterloo; and Mrs. Melvin Jones, of Plainfield. Two aunts, Mrs. A. S. Coler, and Mrs. C. W. Taylor reside in this city.

Contributed by Misti Adams

Called to Rest

Mrs. Jennie Brisco passed away at the home of Smith Stearns, Monday afternoon, after an illness of three months duration.

The life of the deceased was one that was filled with more shadows than sunshine, for she was sorely afflicted for a good many years prior to her death. Several years ago she became afflicted with rheumatism and spinal trouble, and from the effects of these diseases she was left a hopeless cripple, unable to walk or to care for herself, and for the past three years she had been deprived of her eyesight. She was taken to different hospitals in the hopes that her condition might be benefited but it was of no avail. For the past few years she had made her home at Smith Stearns where she was kindly cared for by Mrs. Stearns. The direct cause of her death was tuberculosis of the bowels.

Miss Jennie Clason was born in Jacksonville Township, Chickasaw county, in 1858, and all of her life, excepting nine years, when she lived at West Union, was spent in this county. She was the mother of eight children, two of whom have preceded the mother to the other shore. Those living are Mrs. Fred Aldrich, of Hampton; Mrs. M. A. Smith, and Mrs. M. A. Jones, of Waterloo; Clyde, of Duluth; Bennie, of Waterloo, and Bessie of Grundy Center. She was also a sister of Mrs. A. S. Coler, of this city; Mrs. Chas. Taylor, of New Hampton, Mrs. Avis Dalton, of Chicago; and Wm. Clason, of Minneapolis, all of whom were present at the funeral. A father also survives her, and was present at the funeral.

The funeral was held at the Methodist church Wednesday at 2:30 p.m., Rev. Sinden officiating, and the remains were laid to rest in Oak Hill Cemetery.

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Guy Butterfield Dies Suddenly

Mrs. E. C. Miller hands us a copy of the Mille Lacs County, Minn., Times, containing the following notice of the death of a former resident:

Guy E. Butterfield, well-known resident of Page township died at his home Saturday morning, Jan. 13, from cerebral hemorrhage. Mr. Butterfield was taken sick in the night and his death followed at 9:30 the following morning.

The deceased was the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Butterfield, pioneer residents of this section. He was born in Nashua, Iowa, Feb. 27, 1881, and in the year of 1898 the family moved to Minneapolis, later locating on their present homestead. He attended business college in Minneapolis and also worked in a carriage factory there. He moved to Page county in 1900 and was married to Hilda Anderson in 1910.

He is survived by his wife and one son Harvey, also his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Butterfield and a sister, Lulu Butterfield.

Contributed by Mike Peterson