Nashua Reporter
Nashua, Chickasaw, Iowa
July 23, 1930
John W Hicks Died Monday
After Three Day's Illness
John W Hicks, who has been in ill health for the past few years,
died quite suddenly Monday morning after an illness of three
days, at his home ten miles east of Nashua. Mr. Hicks was born in
Ireland, Nov. 15, 1860, and came to America in 1880, settling in
New York City. From there he went to DeKalb, Ill, where he lived
with his uncle, James Lattimer. In 1883 he came to Bremer county,
Iowa, to make his home with an uncle, Wm. Campbell. He was
married to Miss Lillian Leaman, March 27, 1884,and for over forty
years has lived upon the farm where he died. He is survived by
his widow, and five children. Mrs. Maggie Shattuck, Blackshear,
Ga., Mrs. Bartlett Peterson, Mrs. Dorothy Callender, McKinley
Hicks, and Mae, of Nashua. The funeral will be held Wednesday at
2 p.m. at the Federated church at Republic.
Obituary of J.W. Hicks
Again death has entered into our human relationship and called
into Eternity a fellow traveler. The departed John William Hicks
was born Nov. 15, 1860, at Coothill, Ireland, County of Cavern
[Cavan] and departed this life July 21, 1930. Age was 69 years 8
months and 6 days. As a young man of 18 years he came to this
country and located in Illinois and then came to Iowa in the fall
of 1883. In 1884 he was united with Lillie Leaman in Holy
Matrimony and the young couple moved on a farm near Republic,
which has been their home ever since. This union was blessed with
seven children, five are living, and two are dead. The children
are Margaret, Mrs. W.M. Stattuck of Black Shear, Ga.; Sarah, Mrs.
B.E. Peterson, of Nashua; Mae at home; Dorothy, Mrs. J.C. Kellner
of Ionia; Mckinley Hicks of Tripoli. In youth he was united with
the Episcopalian church and was active in various community
affairs until his last years when his health began to fail. He
was a member of the Woodman Lodge at Republic. He was a kind and
affectionate husband and father, always desirous to have his
children near him. He was a good neighbor and friend. He leaves
his companion, five children, 11 grandchildren, five brothers and
a sister.
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Nashua Reporter
Nashua, Chickasaw, Iowa
Wednesday, July 30, 1930
John Stapleton Dies at St. Anthony Home Dubuque
Deceased Was Resident of This Community More than Sixty Years
Funeral Saturday Morning.
John Stapleton, a resident of this community for more than sixty
years, died at St. Anthony's Home in Dubuque, Iowa, Thursday
morning, July 24, 1930, to which place he had gone about a year
ago. He was sick only about a week, his death being due to
infirmities of age. Deceased was born at Kilkee, in County
Claire, Ireland, March 17, 1843, being at the time of his death
in his 87th year. He came to America when twelve
years of age, settling first in New Jersey. From there he went to
Chicago, where he remained for a few years, then coming to
Nashua. For about ten years he was employed by the late G.T.
Bellamy who was engaged in the lumber business now owned by his
son S.B. Bellamy. Mr. Stapleton later moved to the farm north of
Nashua which was his home for more than half a century. In 1895
he was united in marriage to Miss Bridget McMahon who passed away
several years ago. A son and daughter also preceded him in death.
Surviving are two sons, Frank, of Allentown, Penn., and James,
who lives on the old homestead. The body was brought to Nashua,
and funeral services were held from St. Michael's Catholic church
Saturday morning, Rev. B.A. Erdland officiating.