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| OBITUARIES OF CHICKASAW COUNTY - W - |
19 March 1930  many years ago. She was united in marriage to Darwin R. Hall in 1870 and to them eight children were born: Elmo G., Earl I. Ernest C. deceased, Ida M., Leroy E., Zelia J. and Warren F. Her husband passed away in September 1891.Mrs. Wait then married Thomas McLarnan in 1896 and to them one child, Hattie M, was born. Mr. Mclarnan preceded his wife in death. Mrs. McLarnan passed from this life Friday, March 14, 1930. All her children, excepting one, survive her, as do also a number of grand children. Her brothers and sisters, of whom there were four, have all passed away. Most all of her life was spent in the vicinity of Nashua. She united with the Nashua Methodist church in 1907, under the pastorate of Rev. A. W. Smith. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Monday at 10 a.m. Rev. E. E. Clements officiating and burial was at Oak Hill. Contributed by Claudia Groh |
Unknown Date It was Tuesday afternoon, as the sun passed it meridian splendor and was making the strides toward the west that gates of glory swung wide open and the chariot of the Lord passing out from under it's high arches, sped away to earth, to the neighborhood of Nashua and bore away to the homeland of immortal life, a weary pilgrim and heir of heaven, burdened with the labors of eight five summers. Like a ripe sheaf of grain, she had been waiting and watching for the death angel to say to her, “The Master is come and calleth for thee.”Mrs. Polly Hall, know as Aunt Polly Hall, was born at Isle La Mont, Vermont State, March 29th, 1819 and died at the home of her son, D. F. Hall of Nashua, Jan. 10,1905. It was the place of her birth that she grew to young womanhood and was married to J. S. Hall. To this happy union eleven children were born, five of whom preceded their parents to the heavenly land.It was shortly after their marriage that Mr. and Mrs. Hall moved from Vermont to St. Lawrence Co.; New York State, where they lived until April, 1855 when they came to Monona, Iowa. Here they lived a short time, and in the same year they moved to Nashua, Iowa, where they made their home with the exception of a few years when they lived at Mitchell, Iowa.Mrs. Polly Hall was a Christian woman of high type of spiritual character. She was converted to God in her youth and united with the M. E. Church in her native state and remained a loving, true and devoted member of the same in service and self-denial until the Master called her to rest. A sweet, gentle and Christian simplicity marked her whole Christian life. She believed firmly in God and in his Son, Jesus Christ, in His word—in the church and the doctrines of the church. She believed in prayer, not only in the public service and in social meetings of the church, but in her closet, for the deepening of her spiritual life of blessings upon her family, her church and her neighbors.Her church was her heart. She was what might be called an old time Methodist and often her fervent “Amen” would be heard in church as some particular thought of the pastor would please her. Three scores years and ten and more her church had ministered to her in spiritual things and she also had ministered to the church in temporal support.She had one book. That books she knew well and became a part of her real life. It was the Bible. This was her spiritual treasure. She adorned herself with its beauties. The glory of the Lord our god everywhere adorned her life, and the strength of the eternal enabled with rare fidelity and integrity to do life's work. What a Christian! What a mother! What a heroine of the faith! She lived for Christ, her family and the church.But the battle is fought, the struggle is over, her sufferings are ended, and her's is the victory and the crown. Well done heroine of the faith! Farewell fond fond Mother! Saint of the lord, farewell.The days of her earthly pilgrimage were eight-five years, nine months and eleven days. She leaves five sons and one daughter.The funeral will be conducted from the Methodist church this morning at 10:30 Rev. Walter Piper conducting the services and preaching from the text, “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the sight of his saints”.This obit was given to Bud and Lucille Hall and she passed it onto the family for our records. Children who were born between John Scott Hall and Polly nee Wait: Enoch, Dyer F., Giles, Gilbert Hollis, Darwin R., John Emery, Asa Dawson, Mary Etta, Allen Willet, May Bell, and Cynthia Hall. Children who were out of order deaths: Cynthia Blackburn. John Emory Hall, Giles Hall, May Bell Blackburn. Our family would like to Thank Lucille Hall for sharing this beautifully written obituary for Polly Hall.
Contributed by Claudia Groh |
9 February 1905 Obituary Contributed by Claudia Groh |
25 October 1917 Death Comes an Unsought Guest and Calls Another Mother Miss Frances Walleser was born in Philadelphia, Penn., May 2, 1849. After nine years of residence there the family removed to Garnavillo, Clayton county, Iowa. There she grew to womanhood and married Herman Dickman. To them were born seven sons, namely, Frederick H. and Julius M., of Nashua; J. W. of Nora Springs; Edward, of Forsyth, Mont.; Leonard, dying in infancy; Henry who died at the age of ten years, and Mathew, of Claremont, S. Dak. In 1873 Mr. Dickman, with his family, moved to Nashua, where they resided almost continually. About September 1st the health of Mrs. Dickman began to fail and she sought medical aid, but in spite of all that loving hands could do she gradually grew worse until Saturday, Oct 20th. at 4 p. m., she closed her eyes in that blessed sleep that knows no awakening, and in a strong faith trusting in her Saviour. The funeral services were held at St. Michael's church. Rev. B. A. Erdland officiating. Interment took place in the family lot at Oak Hill cemetery.
The angels, whispering to one another, Can know, among their burning terms of love, None so devotional as that of 'Mother.' Contributed by Mike Peterson |
22 January 1900 Surnames: Wardel, Wardell, Sutton Contributed by Claudia Groh |
Mrs. Aaron Wetherbee received a message Thursday stating the death of her husband at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lillie Carten, at Saginaw, Mich., at 9 o'clock, Thursday morning. Contributed by: Mary Wetherby |
30 May 1901 Surnames: Weeks, Barrett, Sutherland |
9 February 1905 Surnames: Weeks, Lockwood, Hanscom, Barrett |
16 July 1953 Mrs. Isabell Smith, grandmother of Jeweler Mark Smith of Nashua, died at the hospital in Waverly Tuesday night. She had been a patient there since February. Mrs. Smith was a lifelong resident of the Plainfield vicinity. She was born April 12, 1870, the daughter of Jobe and Sarah Westervelt. She married Oscar G. Smith July 10, 1889, and they continued to reside in the vicinity. Oscar was postmaster at Plainfield for many years. He died some years ago. Survivors in the immediate family are two sons, Arlie of Plainfield and Merle of Cedar Falls; and a daughter, Mrs. William Schmidt (Geraldine) of Cedar Falls. Another son, Dr. A. L. Smith, twin brother of Arlie, died a few years ago. There also are two brothers, Louis Westervelt of Big Timber, Mont., who only recently concluded a visit here; and Alfred, of Plainfield; and a sister, Mrs. Melissa Smith of Charles City. There are seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren who also survive Mrs. Smith. Funeral arrangements are in charge of Chenoweth & Son. Services will be held Friday afternoon at the Baptist Church at the usual hour. Notes From Contributor: Oscar G. Smith is the son of Levi and Hannah E. Smith nee Cook. Hannah E. Cook is the daughter of Felex and Hannah Cook. Levi and Hannah E. had a daughter named Georgia as well. She married into the Phillips family. She, Mr. Phillips and a daughter Bessi died in a house fire in 1922. Contributed by Claudia Groh |
8 January 1941 Surnames: Howes, Younker, Bawn |
4 July 1918 Obituary Surnames: White, Tuttle |
Sarah (Wilkinson) McFaul McFaul--- Died at her home in this city, Tuesday evening, January 14, 1902, Mrs. Dan McFaul aged 70 years. Sarah Wilkinson was born October 8, 1831, at Rathlin Island, County Antrim, Ireland, where she spent her early life, immigrating to America about the year 1858 and settled in Massachusetts, and was married to Daniel McFaul, November 1, 1863. Later she went with her husband to Maine, where they lived until 1876 when they came west with the great western emigration and made their home at Clermont, Fayette county, this state, where they lived about 12 years when they moved to Lawler, where they have lived ever since. In the death of Mrs. McFaul, the community loses one of its most honored members and the family sustains a loss that will be severely felt. She was a kindly lady, who's generosity and many good qualities of heart, made her friends honor and respect her, and during her residence in this community, she was always ready to help those in need, no worthy person ever being allowed to go from her door unaided. She was a devout Christian woman who loved her church and died fortified by its last sacred rites. Her last illness was of a painless nature, and she sunk into a quiet slumber surrounded by all her family, as a tired child sinks to sleep at the close of day. Five children, together with her husband, survive her, they are: John J. of Elma, Miss, Mary at home, Mrs. P. L. Kirley of Terravile, S.D., Mrs. Matt Keegan of Lawler, and D. L. of Woonsocket, S.D. The funeral was held Thursday morning at the Catholic Church in this city, and was attended by a large number of neighbors and friends who came who came to pay a last tribute to the departed one. Father Garrahan officiated and spoke words of consolation to the bereaved family. Many fine floral tributes by the family and Modern Woodmen covered the casket as it was borne from the home to its last resting place in Mt. Carmel cemetery. Those present from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. R. McNally, Luana D. McNeil, Postville, Wm. Rode, Frank Kelly and M. Kane, Elma. Contributed by: David Keegan |
November 1920 Passed Away At The Old Soldier's Home At Marshalltown, On Thursday, Nov. 25th, Funeral Held Here The death of James Wilson occurred in the Soldiers' Home at Marshalltown, Iowa, Nov. 25, 1920. Had he lived until this coming December 13th he would have been ninety three years old. The deceased was born Dec. 13, 1828 at Beekmantown, Clinton County, New York. On November 23, 1852 he was united in marriage to Miss Matilda McKee of Plattsburg, N.Y. To this union ten children were born, three of whom with their mother have prececeded him to the better land. In May 1853 they came west and located in Jefferson County, Wisconsin. On the 29th day of August 1864 he enlisted in Co. F. 29th Reg. Wisconsin Volunteers and served until the close of the war. After the Civil War in the year 1866 Mr. Wilson brought his family to Iowa and they located in Bremer County and then in Chickasaw County. Moving to this city which for forty years had been his home. For thirteen consecutive years Mr. Wilson was a bridge builder. He was a member of the Presbyterian church. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson celebrated they golden wedding day on Nov. 23, 1902. On Sept. 22,1904 she died and was buried in Graceland cemetery. The deceased was a fine old gentleman and enjoyed the confidence and good will of his acquaintances of these many years. He was a splendid loyal citizen even though it meant the leaving of his family and loved ones to whom he might never return.
Contributed by Cheryl Bateman |
Obituary Surnames: Wilson, Corlis, Knapp, Clements |
Obituary Surnames: Johnson, Dahlen Contributed by Jim Johnson, August 2007 |
Obituary Surnames: Northness, Johnson, Dahlen, Haaf, Palmersheim Contributed by Jim Johnson, August 2007 |
22 September 1976 Claude E. Wylam Taken Funeral services for Claude E. Wylam, 77, former Waverly sales barn operator, and father of Mrs. Harold Litterer of Plainfield, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday from Trinity UMC in Waverly. He died the preceding Wednesday at the Waverly hospital, where he had been admitted a few days earlier. He was born February 8, 1899, in Horton, the son of Edward and Sarah Cutshaw Wylam. He graduated from Plainfield high school, attended Cornell College, then served with the U.S. Army during World War I, after which he farmed with his father in the Horton vicinity. Mr. Wylam married Mamie Kratchmer in Waterloo October 3, 1923. They farmed in the Waverly area and he was also an auctioneer and managed farm and dairy sales. He was an active leader in Bremer county 4-H boys’ clubs for several years and a former secretary of the Bremer county Fair Board. He was a 50-year member of the National Holstein association. He retired from farming in 1946 and moved to Waverly where he became an active partner in the Oelwein Dairy Sales Co. He was forced to retire in July, 1976, because of ill health. He was a member of the Trinity Methodist church. Survivors are his wife, Mamie; two sons, Duane, Waverly and LaVerne of New Hampton; two daughters, Mrs. Harold (Davidene) Litterer of Plainfield and Mrs. Bob (Jean) Jones of Waverly; five sisters, Mrs. Bess Boldt, Atlanta, Ga., Lois Wylam, Seal Beach, Ca., Mrs. William Fuller, Davenport, Mrs. Hugo Brown, Osage and Mrs. Vern Engstrom of Carnation, WI. He was preceded by his parents and one sister, Grace. Contributed by Misti Adams |
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Mr. Wetherbee had been sick with tubercular laryngitis for several months and about three weeks prior to his death he left for Michigan to spend the remainder of his days with his daughter. The deceased has been a resident of Nashua for a number of years and was well known here. He was of a quiet disposition and attended strictly to his own business. The funeral services were held at Delster's Chapel in Saginaw, at 4 p.m., Sunday, July 29, Rev. Wm. H. Gallagher officiating, and the remains were interred in Forest Lawn Cemetery at that place.
