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OBITUARIES AND DEATH NOTICES
NASHUA REPORTER, JUNE - SEPTEMBER 1902

5 June 1902

The many friends of Mrs. Lily Hailey, of California, formerly Mrs. Lily Orr of this place, will be grieved to learn of her sudden death. She leaves a husband and four children besides other relatives to mourn her loss. She was a devoted mother, a kind neighbor and a true friend. We extend our sympathy to the grief stricken relatives.

12 June 1902

Mrs. Nancy Collins, an aged and respected citizen of Nashua, died Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Abbie Turnbull. Deceased had been a resident of this city for many years. Since her last illness, some weeks ago she had made her home with her daughter where the death occurred. She was 87 years of age. The funeral services will be held at the home at 10:00 o'clock today, and interment will be at Oak Hill.

26 June 1902

A Sad Death-- Leslie, adopted son of Mr. and Mrs. David Rausch, died at their home southwest of town Tuesday morning June 24, from inflammation of the bowels after an illness of only a weeks duration. Just before he died he arose from the bed and walked out of the room saying he could not get his breath in there. A couch was placed between two doors where the fresh air circulated and he lay down on it and expired almost immediately. Leslie was a young man just past seventeen and a most exemplary boy. He had made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Rausch since he was about eight years of age, they having taken him from the orphans' home and were as much attached to him as though he was their own flesh and blood, and his death is a hard blow to them. He was a boy of quiet disposition very obedient and faithful and his taking away leaves a sad vacancy in their home. The funeral will be held from the Baptist church at 2 o'clock this Thursday afternoon, Rev. P. Monroe Smock of Waverly conducting the services. The interment will be at Oak Hill cemetery.

3 July 1902

OBITUARY OF MRS. ELIZA SHUFELT- Mrs. Eliza Shufelt was born December 25, 1823, and died at the home of her brother, Alfred Countryman, in Sumner, June 20, 1902 at the age of 78 years, five months and 25 days. In 1847 she came with her husband from Canada to New York state, where they resided until 1863, when they came to Bremer county, remaining there until 1868, when they removed to Bradford, Chickasaw county, where she lived until the death of her husband, which occurred August 22, 1897, since which time she lived among relatives, the last year of her life being with her brother, A. Countryman. She was the mother of thirteen children, four of whom died in infancy. The surviving daughters are Mrs. Amelia Ross, Chicago; Mrs. Mary Myers, Plainfield; and Mrs. Emily Keller, Streator, Ill; and the sons are: Edwin, Canton, S.D.; Theodore living in Montana; William at Spokane, Wash.; and Alpheus, Jasper, and Frank, of Nashua vicinity. Mrs. Shufelt was a member of the Baptist church, and her piety was everywhere recognized in an exemplary home live and in a loving, helpful service to all about her. She died strong in the faith of the coming resurrection, the divinity of our Savior and a hope that reaches beyond the vale.

10 July 1902

OBITUARY OF MRS. MARY CAMPBELL - On Monday night, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. M. E. Couch in Greenwood, occured the death of Mrs. Mary Campbell, one of the pioneer settlers of this county, and a woman who was beloved by all who knew her. She came to Greenwood at an early day and passed through the trying experiences of a pioneer life, in what was then the far west. She was a woman of whom only a living remembrance of kind deeds to her family and neighbors will remain. Mary Campbell was born Jan. 5, 1817 at Maulins, Onandago county, N. Y., and died at her home in Greenwood, July 7, 1902, at the age of 85 years. She was married in 1833 to Isaac Campbell at her home in Maulins and moved to Phoenix, N. Y. where they lived until 1856, when they removed to Greenwood, Iowa, which place has since been her home. She was the mother of two children, a son and a daughter. The son, Charles, died in the hospital at Vicksburg on March 20, 1864. He was a private in Co. H., 4th Iowa cavalry. Her daughter, Mrs. M. E. Couch of Greenwood, three grandchildren, Mary Couch of Greenwood, Mrs. Jennie Keyes and Mrs. Emma Gibson, of Waterloo, and seven great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild remain to mourn their loss. Her husband, Isaac Campbell, died at Greenwood in 1888. The funeral was held at the home at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon and the remains were buried in Greenwood cemetery.

Mr. W. H. Sheakley, of New Hampton, quite well known in Nashua, father of our former superintendent of schools, died at his home last week Tuesday at the age of 65 years. His last illness is supposed to have been due to an injury to one of his limbs while he was yet in his young manhood. Of late he had been unable to assimilate food and for two weeks his death had been looked for any time.

24 July 1902

Another Pioneer Called Home- Passed to the higher life, T. J. Pitts at his home in Nashua, Sunday 13, 1902, at the age of 75 years. He had been a great sufferer for years, but patient and uncomplaining to the last, and though for the past few weeks the end was looked for almost anytime, yet it was sudden and unexpected when it came, he having been confined to his bed only three days. T. J. Pitts was an old and respected citizen of Chickasaw county, having first came to Nashua early in the year of 1860. He was born in Alfred, Alleghany county, N. Y., April 21, 1827, where he was married to Miss Rachel Miller. They soon moved to Wisconsin and lived two years near his uncle, Simon Hammond, at the end of which time they started for Nashua, Iowa, but on account of high water were not able to go farther than Spring Valley, Minn., where they remained a year and then came to Nashua and built a home, being one of the pioneer settlers in the town. Later on he moved to his farm south of own where he lived until he passed to his home beyond; the wife having died at the old home in Nashua May 14, 1874. To them one child was born, Eva L. who survives them. All that the watchful care and loving hands of a faithful daughter could do, was done to make his last days here as comfortable as possible. Simple but impressive services were held at the house Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Cornelius Van Buren, of Waterloo, a spiritualist lecturer and friend of the family. Burial was at Oak Hill where a short service was held at the grave. Mr. Pitts was an ardent spiritualist for many years, and passed away firm in the belief of a reunion with the loved ones gone before. He was a good man, a good father, a good friend, quiet and unassuming; he was not given to making many friends, but respected by all who knew him, and those knew him best loved him for his uprightness and noble qualities and the pure life he lived.

31 July 1902

RAY O'DONNELL-- The home of Mr. and Mrs. John O'Donnell is shrouded in sadness because of the taking away by death of their child, Ray, a lad 13 years, 11 months and 12 days old. Roy had been ill for about two weeks with appendicitis and on Wednesday was operated on, but it was all in vain, he could not combat the disease and on Friday morning at half past one his spirit returned to its Maker. He was born Aug. 10, 1889 at Freeport, Ill., and came to Nashua the next February and has since resided here. Ray was an exceptionally bright, intelligent boy, an industrious worker for one of his years, and of a bright, cheerful disposition and his death casts a deep shadow of sorrow over the home from which he was taken, and is mourned by all who knew him. The funeral services were held at the Congregational church and Rev. Edwin Ewell preached a beautiful sermon, after which the remains were tenderly laid in their last resting place in Greenwood cemetery. The pall bearers were six of Ray's schoolmates.

The remains of little Max Beach, the four year old son of Leslie Beach, who was burned to death at Minneapolis last week, arrived in Nashua yesterday morning, accompanied by its father and grandmother. A short funeral service was held at the Baptist church at 10 o'clock, and the interment was at Greenwood. It is inexpressible sad to think of the manner of the little fellow's death, and even more so when the fact is known that his life might have been saved had there been enough manhood in any of the fifty spectators that stood by. It would have been an easy manner to have reached the window where he stood.

Sol Zundelowitz, a highly respected citizen and business man of New Hampton, died last Thursday after a long and painful illness. He was 54 years of age.

7 August 1902

OBITUARY OF MRS. FRED DICKMAN- The death of Mrs. Fred Dickman occurred Saturday evening after a short illness, and the home is now filled with sadness over the sacrifice of the lives of a mother and her babe. Augusta Emiline Dickman, whose maiden name was Lange, was born in Bernstein, province of New Mark, Germany, July 20, 1873. At the age of 5 years her parents moved to Mandelkow, where she received her schooling and at which place she was confirmed in 1888. In May, 1892, she came with her parents to America, settling in Charles City, where she lived a few years, thence coming to Nashua, where she met her now widowed husband, Fred Dickman, to whom she was married Aug. 13, 1895. Besides the husband, a son, father, mother, sister and two brothers survive her. At the time of death she was 29 years and 12 days of age. The funeral was held from the Congregational church Monday afternoon, Rev. Brereton, of Waverly, speaking in English and Rev. Kussellman, of Charles City, speaking in German. Interment was in Oak Hill. Deceased was a quiet dispositioned, home-loving woman, whose greatest desire was to serve her husband and family. Her life was full of nobility and good deeds, and her death is sincerely mourned by all.

14 August 1902

Taken Away in Young Womanhood-- A sad death occurred just before noon Monday when Rena Dowd, just in young womanhood, was taken from earth and folded in the arms of her Maker. The cause of her death was consumption. Her age was 20 years. The dread disease first made its appearance last fall, when Rena was teaching school. She finished her term and again taught the winter term, but before accepting a spring term she consulted a physician in regard to her health. She was then in the second stage of the disease and upon his advice she gave up all thought of teaching. In May, in company with her mother, she went to Park Rapids, Minn., hoping to receive benefit from out door living among the pine woods. But the weather this year was anything but favorable to out door life and she steadily grew worse and last week her and her mother took the saddest and hardest of all journeys--that of coming home to die. They arrived here last Wednesday, and her weakened constitution lasted only five days. She is survived by a mother, two brothers, Milo and Glen, and one sister, Mrs. Norman Goodwin, who have the sympathy of our whole people in their loss. The funeral will be held from the home this afternoon at 2 o'clock, and the interment will be at Oak Hill.

21 August 1902

Obituary-- Died, on Thursday, Aug. 14, 1902, at the home of his niece, Mrs. Carl Peterson, Mr. Amos Bray, from dropsy, aged 78 years and 21 days. Amos Bray was born near the city of Montreal, Canada, July 23, 1824. He was married to Rose Brunais, they making their home in Osego, N. Y., to which place they came after their marriage. From there they moved to Nashua in 1852, and have since resided. He leaves a wife and one brother, Francis Bray, of Floyd, to mourn his death. The funeral services were held in the Catholic church Friday, conducted by Fr. Forkenbrock and the remains were interred in Greenwood.

From Ionia--Mrs. Marvin died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. Hooker, Friday.

From Ionia--Mrs. P. W. Conley died at her home north of town, Sunday, of kidney trouble.

The body of Pat Sommers was brought here from Elma last Saturday and interred in the Pearl Rock cemetery. Deceased was a resident of Nashua some twenty years ago, moving from here to Allison and later to Sumner and from there to Elma. He leaves a son and daughter, both of Elma, to mourn his death. His wife, who died several years ago, is buried in Pearl Rock. He was about 70 years of age.

28 August 1902

Death of Frank Shumway-- News came last Thursday from Waterloo where he was working, of the death of Frank Shumway. The following particulars of his death we take from the Waterloo Reporter of that date: "Frank Shumway, a painter well known in Waterloo, died early this morning as the result of lead poisoning. He was stricken while at work yesterday and was unconscious until death released him. Shumway was boarding at the Stevens home, corner of Tenth and Franklin streets. He was engaged to repaint and overhaul the residence at 823 Mulberry street and was engaged in the work for Mrs. C. M. Granger who was about to move in. He arose early yesterday morning and began work, but was shortly taken ill with "painter's colic". He had been subject to the ailment for years and thought nothing of it, taking some medicine he carried with him. About 9 o'clock he became delirious and a physician was sent for. He remained in this condition until death came, the physician being unable to check the poisonous lead." Frank P. Shumway was born in Baldwinsville, New York, Feb. 3, 1853, his age at time of death being 49 years, 6 months and 18 days. He leaves to mourn his death two daughters, of McIntire, one son of Beloit, Wis., his father, two brothers and one sister. Funeral services were conducted at the Baptist church Friday afternoon by Rev. Armstrong, of Plainfield, and the burial was at Greenwood.

18 September 1902 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Funk are sorrowing over the demise of their little four year old daughter, Madge, who yielded up her young life to its Maker on Monday, Sept. 15. Madge was taken sick on the Wednesday preceding her death with cholera infantum and although the medical aid and care was rendered, she succumbed to the ravages of the disease. The funeral services were held from the home on Wednesday at 10 a. m., Rev. A. D. Stevens conducting the services and the remains were laid to rest in Greenwood cemetery.

Death of Joshua Welker- Joshua Welker, one of Chickasaw county's most highly respected citizens, died at his home near Republic Sunday from a complication of Bright's Disease and neuralgia of the stomach. He was confined to his bed but about two days previous to his death. Deceased had been a resident of this county for about a quarter of a century and was highly respected by all who knew him. He was a veteran of the Civil war, having seen service with Co. B, 7th Wisconsin Infantry, and also with Bo. M, 1st Wisconsin Heavy Artillery. He was about 70 years of age and leaves a wife and several children to mourn his death. The funeral was held at the home yesterday forenoon, conducted by Rev. James Bird, of Frederika. Geo. W. S. Dodge Post, G.A.R., attended the services in a body. The interment took place at Greenwood.

The home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bethke is overshadowed with sorrow, their only daughter, Bernice Alberta, being taken from their tender and loving care on last Saturday. The little one was taken ill with cholera infantum ten days previous to its death, from which it suffered intensely until death came to its relief. Bernice would have been one year old had she been spared but another day. The funeral was held from the Catholic church on Sunday a 10:00 a.m., Father Forkenbrock conducting the services. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Greene.

25 September 1902

From Bassett- Burt Bigelow died at his home near town Sunday evening after a ling illness with consumption. All that loving hands could do was done for him, yet he had to yield up his young life. He leaves a wife, seven small children, a aged mother, three brothers and one sister to mourn his loss, besides many others near and dear to him. The funeral was from the M.E. church on Tuesday, Sept. 23, and the burial will be at the Rowley Hill cemetery. Rev. Hilbun will conduct the services. All sympathize with the family in this very sad bereavement.

Girl Dies From Her Burns- Sophia, the 11-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mackaben, of Pleasant Valley, in Riverton Twp., was fatally burned last Friday afternoon by the explosion of a can of kerosene oil, with which she was rekindling the fire. She was burned from head to foot, and all was done that was possible to save her, but the burns were too severe and she died about 3 o'clock Saturday morning. She was a general favorite with her family and acquaintances and her tragic death was a terrible blow to her parents and brother and sisters. The funeral was held Monday forenoon in the German Lutheran church, in Pleasant Valley, Rev. Stork conducting the service.

Gone to His Last Resting Place- Joseph Schultz, Sr., an old resident of this vicinity, died at his home in Nashua at one o'clock Tuesday morning from stomach and liver troubles, after an illness of about 22 hours. His age at time of death was 73 years. Deceased was born in Germany, where he was married to Miss Catherine Lutke. The came to America 34 years ago and settled in Wisconsin, where they lived two years, when they came to Nashua, which place has since been their home Joseph Schultz, Jr., is the only one of the family of three that survives the father, the other two having died several years ago. The funeral is held at 9 o'clock this Thursday morning, Rev. Forkenbrock officiating, the the remains will be interred in the Catholic cemetery at Ionia.

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