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OBITUARIES AND DEATH NOTICES
NASHUA REPORTER, APRIL - JUNE 1904

7 April 1904

Asa Blake received a telegram the first of the week announcing the death of his sister, Miss Charlotte Blake of Fox Lake, Wis., death being caused by a stroke of paralysis, which she recently suffered. Mr. Blake spent the winter with his sister at Long Beach, Cal., at the home of Mrs. G. T. Butterfield, at which place she died. The remains were taken to Fox Lake for burial and Mr. Blake left for that place Wednesday to be present at the funeral.

Uncle Tommy Grove died Tuesday night, March 30, at the home of his son, Peter T. Grove. The funeral was at Republic Friday. He was 96 years and 8 months of age. and had been blind and bedfast for a long while. His death was caused by paralysis. 14 April 1904

Ionia--L. J. Young died at his home on West Main street Tuesday. Mr. Young was one of the pioneers of this county was was a just and upright man. He leaves a family of five sons to mourn the loss of a father's love--Fremont and Roy of Chickasaw, Ed of Buffalo Center, Vin of ---. and Henry of this place. There are also friends without number who will regret the passing away of this good man. The funeral was held Thursday from the Congregational church and the interment was in Greenwood cemetery. Obituary: Levi J. Young was born in the state of Ohio, Dec. 26, 1833. Died at his home in Ionia, Iowa, April 5, 1904. When he was about two years old his father moved from Ohio to Stevenson Co., Ill., where Levi spent his childhood and young manhood. At the age of about 15 he learned the trade of a printer in the office of the Monroe Sentinel, Monroe, Wis., and worked a few years as a typo in that office. In the spring of 1855 he removed to Chickasaw county, Iowa and located in the village of Chickasaw. He came here with two yoke of cattle and a wagon which he traded to Wm. Tucker for a half interest in a stock of goods in Chickasaw and for about two years he engaged in the merchantile business in company with Mr. Tucker. In 1857 he disposed of his interest in that business and moved onto a farm in what became Dayton township and took part in the organization of that township, being elected first township clerk of that new township. Early in the year of 1860 Mr. Young in company with W. E. Beach began the publication of the New Hampton Courier, and then for about 11 years, first with W. E. Beach and then with G. M. Reynolds he was connected with that paper as owner and publisher. He then disposed of his interest in the paper, and moved onto his farm just northwest of Ionia, where he remained until two or three years before his demise, when he removed to the village of Ionia where he died. On January 20, 1856 he united in marriage with Mary A. Gillett, of Chickasaw, and to them six sons were born, five of whom survive him. His wife preceded him "over the river" on July 30, 1901. He was a prominent member of the Masonic lodge of New Hampton, which had charge of the funeral services and under their auspices on April 7, he was laid to rest in the beautiful cemetery at Greenwood.

Mrs. Margaret Winklebleck-- After a long, bravely fought struggle, Mrs. Margaret Winklebleck rested and was crowned on April 7, 1904, at 1 o'clock a.m. The deceased's maiden name was Miss Margaret McMahon. She came into life Oct. 14, 1853, at Princeton, Wis., and passed into the life beyond at her late residence in Charles City, Iowa. On Oct. 17, 1875, she was united in marriage to J. W. Winklebleck. To them were born three children-- Guy W., Catherine M., and F. Clinton, all of whom are still living. Mrs. Winklebleck moved to this state in 1872 and settled in Nashua removing to Charles City, April 10, 1902. Besides the three children she leaves a husband, three brothers and two sisters to mourn the loss. The funeral services were held at the M.E. church in this city, Saturday, April 9, at 3 p.m. conducted by her pastor, Rev. F. P. Shaffer of Charles City, assisted by Rev. Geo. E. Shear. Rev. Shaffer preached an eloquent and forceful sermon from John 14:1. At the request of the friends he sang as a solo, "Saved by Grace" The interment was at Oak Hill cemetery.

21 April 1904

Obituary of Mary Thayer: Mary Atkinson was born in Lohasker, England, April 17, 1824. When 7 years of age she moved with he parents to Montreal, Canada. After a short time they came to Syracuse, N. Y. and a little later to Illinois, where in the vicinity of Rockford she grew to womanhood. She was united in marriage to Hiram Thayer at Harrison Ill., July 2, 1843. They remained in Illinois until two daughters were born to them. They then removed to Ashville, N. Y., purchasing the grounds now the national camp grounds of the M.E. church. In this beautiful spot they built a home in which were born to them two sons and two daughters. Here also Mrs. Thayer united with the M.E. church in 1853. On rec0mmendation of mrs. Thayer's physician a western home was sought. After spending a few month in Illinois and Howard county, Iowa, they settled in Bradford in 1859. Here the three youngest sons were born. From this home Mary Thayer departed this life, April 11, 1904, her husband, two sons and a daughter having preceded her to the Better Land, and were buried in Greenwood cemetery. Three sons and three daughters have been accorded the privilege of caring for her during her last painful illness of many months, making it possible for her to experience that for which she so often expressed an absorbing desire--to die in her own home so close to Heaven and Greenwood. Funeral services were conducted at the home in Bradford, 'Wednesday afternoon, April 13, by Rev. Geo. E. Shear, of the M.E. church of Nashua and her remains were laid to rest beside her husband and children in Greenwood. All of the living daughters, Mrs. Bower of Sioux City, Mrs. Talmadge of West Union and Mrs. Taylor of David City, Neb. and two of the three sons, Thos. A. Thayer of Red Wing, Minn., and Hiram E. Thayer of Minneapolis, were present at the funeral.

28 April 1904

Obituary-- Ezeriah Herrington was born near Farmersville, Western Canada, in the year 1837 and died at his home in Bradford, Sunday, April 24, 1904. He enlisted in the Union army June 26, 1862 and served three years three months and ten days. He was married to Miss Parmelia Steward at Beloit, Wis., Jan. 18, 1866. There were born to this union four children, viz.: Mrs. Nellie Thompson, of Little Falls, Minn., Mrs. Nettie Baldwin of Ft. Ripley, Minn., Mrs. Maryette Granger of Nashua, who died August 23, 1901, and one daughter who died in infancy. Besides he leaves a wife and one grandchild who has made her home with them for some time. Deceased united with the Baptist church in 1887 and was a faithful member to the time of his death. He has been in poor health for the past three years. The funeral services were held at the residence in Bradford on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Shear officiating. The Geo. W. S. Dodge Post G. A. R. of which he was a member took charge of the burial service. A large number of neighbors and friends also gathered to pay their last respects to a good man and loyal citizen.

12 May 1904

Bernard, the five year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jake Smith, living just south of town, died Monday about 4 p.m. after an illness of less than two days with stomach trouble. He was a bright little fellow and the parents are grief stricken over the loss of their first born. The funeral services were held at the home yesterday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Shear, of the M. E. church. Interment was in Oak Hill cemetery.

The body of a young son of Mrs. Frank Broughton, of Osage, was brought to Nashua last Friday and buried in Greenwood cemetery. The boy was 13 or 14 years of age and died after an illness of a couple of days from pneumonia. The family will be remembered as residents of this community a few years ago and the widowed mother has the sympathy of many old friends in her bereavement.

Daniel Kepple, once a resident here, and the father of J. W. Kepple, died very suddenly at his home in Ionia last week Tuesday. Although for a number of years he had been in failing health, he seemed to feel better on the day of his death and was around town. Shortly after returning home the summons came. Mr. Kepple was one of the old settlers of this county, having lived in it 49 of his 82 years of life. His funeral was held Sunday.

26 May 1904

Obituary-- Philip Stobaugh died at his home in Nashua, Iowa, May 18th, 1904. Mr. Stobaugh was born in Virginia, near Harper's Ferry, Nov. 10, 1819, and lived to the advanced age of 84 years, --months and 8 days. In 1837 he moved with his father's family to Adams county, Ill., and came to the young state of Iowa in 1849, settling in Fayette county. In the early sixties he came to Chickasaw county, and has resided in Chickasaw and Floyd counties until his death. Mr. Stobaugh was twice married; by the first marriage six children were born, three of whom survive him; by the second marriage there were no children. The wife of the first marriage survives her husband. Mr. Stobaugh was a soldier of the Mexican war, having enlisted in Co. K, 12th U. S. Inf. Vols. He took part in several battles of that war and served until peace was declared, being on the fighting line in the closing conflict at the City of Mexico. Mr. Stobaugh performed the trying duties of pioneer life and soldier of his country with fidelity and honor. His life was largely spent among scenes of privation and hardship. The obstacles that he met and overcame in life contributed to the building of a sturdy character. He had a kindly disposition and neighborly characteristics, and was ready to aid those who needed his help. The nation is made strong and enduring by such characters as he possessed. His death leaves a void in the community. He was among but a few survivors of the war in which he took part, a war which added immensely to the greatness, wealth and prosperity of this country.

16 June 1904

The many friends of Jim Mirrlott and wife, who formerly resided here but whose home is now in Estherville, will sympathise with them in the loss of their daughter, Laura, age 9 years. She died last Wednesday and was buried Saturday.

Carl Timm, a highly respected citizen residing southeast of New Hampton, died Friday from an injury received while engaged in laying a stone foundation at Boyd. Mr. Timm and Mr. Herman Drewelow were breaking a rock preparatory to fitting it into the foundation and as Mr. Drewelow struck the rock, the hammer of the sledge flew off the handle and bounded, striking Mr. Timm in the abdomen, rendering him unconscious and inflicting internal injuries from which he died twenty four hours later.

30 June 1904

Ionia-- The remains of the late Richard Briggs arrived here Monday night and were taken to the home of his sister, Mrs. B. A. Searles, where the funeral was held Tuesday. Interment was at Greenwood by the side of his parents, Rev. Briggs and wife. The deceased was a former resident here, his father owning the farm now occupied by B. A. Searles and family. He leaves two sisters and three brothers,: Mrs. B. A. Searles and Charles Briggs of this place, Mrs. Thompson and Eugene and Carson Briggs of Minnesota.

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