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| OBITUARIES OF CHICKASAW COUNTY - P - |
9 February 1899 Death Comes Quickly Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Mitchell, Tuesday, February 7. Mrs. Sarah Parish, age 52 years from kidney trouble. Mrs. Parish was born in Rome, Oneida County, New York in May 1847 and when six years of age came with her parents to Illinois, and later when she was seventeen they moved to Iowa. At the age of twenty she was married to Leman Parish and until three years ago they lived either on a farm or in Nashua, when Mr. Parish died after a long and painful illness. Since that time Mrs. Parish had lived alone in her large, comfortable home near her daughter, Mrs. John Mitchell. Up to last Friday she enjoyed reasonably good health, but on that day she was taken suddenly ill and never seemed to regain her strength and did not leave her bed after Friday. During her last illness she was an intense sufferer, but she bore it all patiently as it was her nature to bear everything that came into her life. Mrs. Parish was a gentle, kind hearted, quiet woman who loved those near to her, and had but little desire to extend her acquaintances beyond the limits of her family and circle of friends whom she had known for years. In her youth she joined the Baptist church but although she had not affiliated with the church regularly of recent years, she still retained her love for the religion of her youth, and in her daily life endeavored to put the precepts of her religion into practice. She leaves two daughters to whom she was always a kind, devoted loving mother and who felt deeply the loss that robs them of her council and her daily presence. She was an indulgent grandma to the little ones and in her death they lose a sympathetic friend. Five sisters also survive her and deeply regret the loss of a sister who was always dear to them. The funeral service will be held at the Methodist church Friday at 1 o’clock; Rev. Davis officiating and the remains will be interned at Oak Hill. Contributed by Misti Adams |
23 September 1925 Surnames: Paschke, Jorges, Freeman, Ward, Guetzlaff |
18 June 2003 Richard A. "Mike" Pell, 58, of Nashua and formerly of Nora Springs died Saturday, June 7, 2003, at his home of natural causes.Richard (Mike) was born May 7, 1945 in Union Twp. in Mitchell County, the son of Edward and Helen Shupe Pell. Richard worked for Hawkeye Body Shop in Mason City for many years. He also owned his own business, in which he restored antique cars. Richard also worked for Curries in Mason City for many years until he retired. He played lead guitar and sang in "Dick's Country Masters Band". His favorite pastimes were music and antique cars. He will be remembered for his special sense of humor.He is survived by his special friend, Sylvia Koskie, of Nashua; three daughters, Pamela Bierbrodt of Marshalltown, Shelly Pell of Mason City and Tammy Pell of Mason City; one granddaughter, Chelsea of Marshalltown; three sisters, Patricia (Chester) Williams of Eucha, Oklahoma, Ardith (Wayne) Heins of Cedar Falls and Mary Lou (Harry) Smith of Waterloo. He was preceded in death by his parents and a special aunt and uncle, Anna and Dale Stanton. Funeral services were held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2003 at the Champion-Burcheit Funeral Home, Osage. Inurnment was at the Bohemian National Cemetery in Myrtle, Minnesota. Reprinted with the gracious permission of the publishers of the Nashua Reporter, 2003 Contributed by Sheryl McClure |
18 August 1926 Surnames: Gillebeck, Pennington, Gillsbeck, Hess Contributed by Claudia Groh |
8 November 1933 Surnames: Crawford, Perkins, Stuart, Coffman, Pettit, Glenn, Boyer |
19 March 1930 Surnames: Perry, Belling, Gabel |
2 May 1933 Surnames: Perry, Hauser, Wilbur |
20 November 1913  Mrs. Amelia Huffman, a former resident of this vicinity and mother in law of Mrs. W. A. McMillan, passed away Sunday at the home of her niece, Mrs. E. T. Trusty, in Ionia, after a prolonged illness. The deceased was the wife of the late Joseph Huffman, who preceded her to the great beyond in 1883. She was 85 years of age. The funeral was held in Ionia Tuesday afternoon and the interment was in the Chickasaw cemetery
Contributed by: Sheryl McClure |
17 December 1914
Emily Ann Peterson was born at Bondhead, Canada, Oct. 9, 1849, and died at her home in Ionia, Iowa, Dec. 5, 1914, being sixty five years of age at the time of her death. In 1850 she came to Illinois with her parents where she resided until 1861 when they moved to Chickasaw county, settling on a farm one  mile north of Ionia. On Dec. 19, 1866, she was united in marriage to Alfred Huffman who died in 1867. To this union was born one daughter, Alfretta. On April 28, 1870, she was again married to Enoch Trusty who preceded her to the other shore on April 16, 1914. To this union seven children were born, of whom six are still living. The deceased leaves to mourn her death two brothers, Nathan Peterson of Dawson, N. Dak., Solomon Peterson of Marshalltown; one sister, Mrs. Mary Quaife, of Traverse City, Michigan; five sons, William of Waterloo, Vernon of Ocheyedan, Raymond of Lancaster, California; Lester and Leo of Ionia; two daughters, Mrs. Roy Young of Chickasaw and Mrs. Roy Parrish of Reinbeck, also two step sons, Andrew, of Farley, Minn., Alonzo of Waterloo; one step daughter, Mrs. Alice Gerbolt, of Ionia; eighteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren.Mrs. Trusty had been ailing for a year but not so much so that there was any cause for alarm until her disease was pronounced a cancer. Her children were summoned, all of them but Raymond and a step son Andrew being at her bedside at the time of her death. Mrs. Trusty was one of those dear women who was centered in doing good. Her one aim in life was to scatter sunshine around all she came in contact with. She was a loving wife, devoted to the husband she buried only a short time ago, a noble mother who worked faithfully for her large family of children and step children, a grandmother who will be remembered by even the little ones scarcely able to lisp more than the word "Grandma", a kind neighbor and friend. He home was always one of welcome for everyone, all can truly join in saying:Let the sunlight in once more Let it tinge the wall with radiance Let it shimmer on the floor We have need of all its brightness For our hearts so sad and lone, And the shadows darkly lying Seem to whisper, "Mother's gone" "She is gone." We watched beside her As she faded day by day Till at last the soul unfettered Left nothing but the form of clay O such sorrow! O such parting! O such grief oppressed us then When we saw her homeward starting Never to return again. The funeral was held Monday at the Congregational church of which she had been a member since its organization in 1890. Interment was in Chickasaw cemetery. Her five sons and son in law Roy Young acting as pall bearers. Those who came from a distance to help care for Mrs. Trusty were her two nieces Mrs. Flora Harger, of Appleton, Minn., and Mrs. Ida Waffle (name hard to read) of Rockford, Ill.
Contributed by: Sheryl McClure |
10 May 1935 "Taps" for Another of Nashua's Civil War Veterans-Only Two Remaining Sol. Peterson, one of Nashua's three remaining Civil War Veterans, and commander of the Geo. W. S. Dodge Post, Grand Army of the Republic, was called by death at his home here Sunday morning. He had been in failing health for several years.The sounding of "Taps" for Mr. Peterson leaves only two living members of the local G. A. R. Post, Uncle John Wright and Joseph Watts. The latter lives near Ionia. Solomon A. Peterson was born at Bondhead, in the township of Clark, Canada West, Nov. 22, 1845, and died in Nashua, Iowa, April 7, 1935 at the age of 89 years, 4 months and 15 days. He was of American parentage, his father being a native of Rhode Island and his mother of Vermont.  In 1850 the family migrated to Illinois, settling near St. Charles, in Kane Co., and in 1858 the family moved to LaSalle Co., where on the 4th day of January, 1864, Mr. Peterson enlisted in Co. I becoming Co. B and in June 1865, at Alexandria, Louisana, his regiment was consolidated with the 12th Illinois Cavalry and the company again was known as Co. I. The group was attached to what was known as General Greerson's Raiders, and according to official records his regiment had the honor of capturing the first stand of colors and the first guns in the Army of the Tennessee. He was mustered out of the service on the 29th of May, 1866, at Houston, Texas, after serving two years and six months. He remained in Texas until the summer of 1875, when he came to Chickasaw county, which has been his home most of the time since. On the 4th day of July, 1900, he was united in marriage to Mary Moine at Charles City, who preceded him in death. Only surviving relatives are several nieces and nephews. Mr. Peterson has been active for many years in the affairs of the Geo. W. S. Dodge Post of the G. A. R. and was always on hand to take part in Memorial Day services. For many summers Mr. Peterson and his comrade Uncle John Wright spent many happy hours during the summer months, fishing together in the waters of the Cedar River until in recent years, when they were forced to give up their pastime because of declining health. Mr. Peterson lived for a time at the Soldier's Home in Marshalltown. He also lived at one time with his niece, Mrs. Ray Shufelt and husband in Nashua. A military funeral will be held this morning (Wednesday) at 10:30 a.m. in the Congregational church. Rev. J. Harold Fairlie will have charge of the service and Re. G. C. Lusted will give the funeral sermon. Members of the Robert A. Thompson American Legion Post will act as pallbearers, and as a firing squad for the military burial at Chickasaw cemetery.
Contributed by: Sheryl McClure |
25 June 2003 Glen T. Phelps, 87, of Nashua, passed away Thursday morning, June 19, 2003 at St. Mary's Hospital in Butler County, the son of Tom and Amanda (Winkleman) Phelps. Glen attended country school in Fremont Township. He was united in marriage to Dorothy Walsh on July 4, 1939 on the Chief Blackhawk Riverboat at McGregor. To this union four children were born. They farmed in the Plainfield and Waverly area for 35 years. He then worked as a bus driver and maintenance man at the Denver High School and later in maintenance at Hawkeye Institute of Technology, retiring in 1981. They moved to Nashua in 1992. Glen was a member of the Plainfield Methodist church, where he was baptised and confirmed. He enjoyed the outdoors, camping, hunting and especially fishing. He took great pride in teaching all of his grandchildren how to fish. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; three daughters and their spouses, Judy and James Zander of Charles City, Patricia and Larry Keeran of Waverly, Nancy and Dennis White of St. James, Missouri; one son, Glen Phelps, Jr., of Nashua; one brother, Raymond Phelps of Waverly; 11 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren. Glen was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Lawrence Phelps. Funeral services were held 1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 22, 2003 at the First Congregational Church in Nashua. Pastor David Frye officiated. Organist was Nelda Shepard and vocalist was Janice Edson. The Honorary Casketbearer was Joseph Ingle. Casketbearers were: James Zander, Stacy Appel, Michael Keeran, Matt Evenson, Jeff Broadaway, Casey Morris, Michael McNeill, Charlie McNeill, James Zander, Jr. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery, Nashua. Hugeback and Chenoweth Funeral Home, Nashua, was in charge of the arrangements. Reprinted with the gracious permission of the publishers of the Nashua Reporter, 2003 Contributed by Sheryl McClure |
JACOB EDWARD PHILLIPS 2 February 1922 Surnames: Phillips, Smith, Brown, McMenemy, Antinruth |
11 October 1922 Surnames: Boyce, Crawford, Knapp, Pierce, Priest, Sorenson, Taylor Mary Pierce Boarding Home |
27 March 1935 Had Been Highly Respected Resident of Community for Three- Quarters of a Century. R. U. Pierce, better known to his friends as "Uncle Dick", passed away at his home in this city early Sunday morning, after an illness of several months duration death being due to his advanced age of 86 years more than to the ravages of disease. Mr. Pierce came to this locality when a young many [sic] and all the years of his mature life were spent here. He lived a life of friendliness and helpfulness to others and won the friendship of all with whom he came in contact. He followed the vocation of farming during the active years of his life. Richard Uglow Pierce, son of R. P. and Grace Pierce was born in Jefferson county, Wis., on Feb. 24, 1849 and passed away March 24, 1935, at his home in Nashua, Iowa, at the age of 86 years, 1 month. In July 1874 he was united in marriage with Mary Jane Rundle, who passed away in June, 1927. No children were born to this union. On Aug. 17, 1932 he was married to Mrs. Nettie C. Pierce, who, with his brother, Frank Pierce of New Hampton, and a number of other relatives, remain to mourn his death. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters. He came to Iowa when a young man with his parents and settled on a farm near Republic. Later he located on a farm in the same community which he occupied for a number of years, retiring from the farm in 1913, he moved to Nashua where he made his home thereafter. Funeral services will be held today, March 27, at the Methodist church at 2 p. m., the pastor Rev. G. C. Lusted, assisted by the Rev. Wm. Kent, in charge of the service. Interment will be in the Greenwood cemetery. Contributed by Claudia Groh, Transcribed by Mike Peterson |
4 April 1957 Funeral services for Russell H. Pierce, 66, held Monday, April 1, were attended by a host of relatives, friends and business associates who filled the First Methodist church to pay their last respects to him. The 2 o'clock rites were conducted by Rev. Edwin C. Boulton of Republic and Rev. Ellery J. Beal, pastor of the Nashua Methodist church. Graveside services at the Greenwood cemetery were conducted by the Masons. The organ music was by Nelda Shepard, while Mrs. Fred Hanscom and Mrs. Roy Banwell were in charge of flowers. Casket bearers were some of the many fishing companions with whom Russell had enjoyed the outdoor sport, which was his lifelong hobby. They were: Wm. Woodruff, Roy Banwell, John Mellman, W. J. Zwanziger, Wm. B. Smith and Arthur Crooks. Russell Harrison Pierce, the son of John W. and Nettie C. Pierce, was born Aug. 30, 1890 at Republic and passed away March 30, 1957 at his home in Nashua after a lingering illness of about five months. He grew to manhood in the Republic community where he, with his father and brother, Charles, farmed and operated the Republic General Store. In 1909, the family moved to Nashua and bought the Corner Restaurant. He married Iowa Badger, January 24, 1913. Three children were born to this union. Iowa died November 14, 1947. Russell was active in business with his father and brother, under the firm name of J. W. Pierce & Sons, for more than 40 years. After the death of their father, the brothers continued until Charles retired and then Russell carried on the business. February 28, 1949 he married Katherine McMahon, who survives him. He is also survived by his three children: Russell, Jr., Nashua; Rex, Lenox; and Ruby (Mrs. Thomas McIntire) San Pedro, Cal.; one brother, Charles of Nashua and one adopted sister, Nellie Haberling of Waverly. There are also eight grandchildren and many other relatives left to mourn his passing. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Nashua and the Republic church. COUPLE FROM CALIFORNIA Will McIntire, the father of Thomas McIntire, died in California at almost the same time as Mrs. McIntire's father, Russell Pierce, Sr., died in Iowa. Services were held for Mr. McIntire in his home city of Earlimart, Calif. on Tuesday, just a day later than the rites for Mr. Pierce. Ruby Pierce McIntire will return by plane via Chicago to her California home on Thursday of this week.Contributed by Claudia Groh, Transcribed by Mike Peterson |
21 September 1899 Surnames: Pomeroy, Horton, Crouse, Rolf, Sutton, Davis, Waltz, Fritcher, Bucklin, Winklebleck, Laird, Eastman, Anderson Contributed by Claudia Groh |
1994 OBITUARY: SUMNER- T.Genevieve Potratz of Sumner, died Monday, Feb. 7, at the Hillcrest Home in Sumner, following a brief illness. She was 88. Funeral services are Thursday at 11 a. m. at the First Baptist Church in Sumner. The Rev. Arnold Kirschner and The Rev. WlIlis Potratz will officiate. Friends may call after 6 p.m. today at Becker Milnes Funeral Home in Sumner and for one hour preceding services at the church. Mrs. Potratz is survived by one son, Howard of St. Louis, Missouri; two grandchildren, Martin and Jennifer Potratz; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Martin B. Potratz, who she married in 1938, an infant daughter, Ann Marie; her Parents; and two brothers, Olaf and Alve.Mrs. Potratz was born on Aug. 19, 1905 in rural Chickasaw County. She graduated from Hampton High School in 1925. She taught country school for a brief time before attending St. Olaf College and Iowa State Teachers College where she earned her teaching degree. She taught elementary school in Alta Vista, prior to her marriage. Mrs. Petra was a charter member of First Baptist Church in Sumner where she held several church offices and taught Sunday School. She also was a member of the Sumner Culture Club.Contributed by Jim Johnson |
12 July 1933 I. M. Potter Came To Richland Township in 1865 in Covered Wagon; Died July 5, Age 77 Irving M. Potter, who died at his home in Ionia on July 5, at the age of 77 years, 8 months and 18 days, was a pioneer of Chickasaw county, having come to this locality just after the Civil war.In 1865 at the close of the Civil War, his father drove with his family in a covered wagon to Chickasaw county, and settled on a farm in northwest Richland township. Irving was 10 years old. He might have been the boy of Hamlin Garalnd's story, "A Son of the Middle Border," growing up on the farm, plowing, harrowing, planting the corn. No easy riding in those days. The children dropped the corn, four or five kernels in a hill, covered it with a hoe, hoed it by hand, husked it when it was ripe.In due time the log cabin and straw sheds disappeared and the comforts of life took their place. Barn and granaries were filled with the products of the fertile soil, while books and play and a wholesome life was lived until father and mother passed on.In the early 70's Irving, then proprietor of the farm, built the house in Ionia, and came here with his sister, Miss Lura, to make his home. He never married but looked after his farm, and helped his neighbors in harvest, etc. He was always interested in children, school and church, and took an active part in temperance work. He secured names to the petition against the saloon, helping to drive the liquor traffic from Ionia before the 18th amendment was passed. Five years ago his health began to fail and he began to go down the valley of the shadow of death but patient, uncomplaining, he feared no evil, for his Shepherd was with him and he put his trust in Jesus.Funeral services were held at the Congregational church, Ionia, Friday morning at 10:30 and interment was in Greenwood cemetery, Nashua. Rev. Wm. Kent conducted the service, in the absence of Rev. C. T. Halbert.Transcribed by Mike Peterson |
11 April 1928 Will E. Potter, 64, whose home was at Hermiston, Ore., died March 28, 1928 in Portland, after an illness of seven months. His widow Ella and one son, Merrill, of Hermiston, one brother and four sisters, living in Iowa and Michigan, survive. Funeral services and burial were at Vancouver, Wash., March 30, and interment was in the Vancouver city cemetery.Deceased was the youngest of the family of Arvin S. Potter who settled in Iowa in 1865, resided in Chickasaw county until his marriage to Ella Stocks in January 1888. They began their married life on a claim near Chamberlain, S. D. Repeated failure of crops caused them to abandon their claim and return to Iowa where he rented farms for a number of years. He bought a farm again in South Dakota, near Canton, where they lived several years, then moving to the western coast. Tried farming in Washington, near Vancouver, and again in Willamette Valley, Ore. and at last located in Wmatille Valley, near Hermiston, where they since resided. He was taken sick in October 1927 and in January went to a hospital at Portland for treatment. But the skill of physicians was of no avail and a few weeks later was taken to the home of his wife's sister in Portland, where his last days were chered by visits from his boyhood friends, Rod Parish and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hickok, all of whom reside in Portland.Transcribed by Mike Peterson |
| Frieda Amble Prescott, 87, was born Jan. 22, 1920 near Saude, Iowa, to parents, Isabelle and Nels Amble. She grew up in Adams with siblings Clara Johnson, Hannah Flatjord, John Amble and Ella Hukee. Frieda attended the Adams Public School and graduated in 1939. In September 1941 she was united in marriage to Martin Prescott. They farmed west of Adams until 1971. Martin passed away in 1967. Frieda moved into the town of Adams in 1972. She worked at the Adams Dental Clinic for 23 years, retiring in 1991.
In addition, she found joy in her church; she participated in a variety of church activities, and especially enjoyed being a member of the bell choir. Besides her family and friends, she has enjoyed traveling, playing piano, enjoying music and the arts, and watching football and hockey.Frieda and Martin had four sons and one daughter, Chuck, Phoenix, Ariz.; Diane Gentle, Overland Park, Kan.; Dave, Albert Lea, Minn.; Don, Parkston, S.D., and Tom, Lake City, Minn. She had 13 grandchildren, Cindy (Steve) Koller, David (Karrie) Prescott, Kevin (Kim) Prescott, Nikki (Phil) Gernes, Emily (Tyronne) Bialas, Martin Prescott, Benjamin Prescott and special friend, Trisha Krenzel, Jennifer (Shaun) Schreiber, Julia (Chad) Focht, Megan (Steve) Prescott-Accardi, Christopher Prescott and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Martin, son-in-law Larry Gentle, and grandchildren Wayne and Barbara Prescott.Memorial Services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007 at Little Cedar Lutheran Church with Reverend Shari Mason officiating. Visitation will be at Little Cedar Lutheran Church on Saturday for one hour before the service. Adams Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Contributed by Jim Johnson, 2007 |
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