Obituary: Catherine Dennis
Catherine, wife of V. B. Dennis who had been prostrated at her home in this place for some weeks theretofore with a paralytic attack, passed away last Saturday, and was laid to rest last Wednesday; the funeral ceremonies being conducted by Rev'ds Stahl and Roby from the Sugar Grove church near Metz.
Deceased was a native of Ohio, and would have been 48 years old had she lived to the 29th of next month. She had resided in Iowa since before her marriage with V. B. Dennis which took place June 8, 1867 and leaves a husband and four of the five children born to them. She was a faithful wife, a loving and devoted mother and a sincere Christian, and will be missed from the little circle of her home and the M.E. Church of which she had long been a member. ~ The Newton Harold, January 1904.
Van Dennis Commits Suicide
The community of Metz was greatly shocked on Wednesday morning of last week by the news of the suicide of Mr. Van Dennis who had been making his home for several weeks at the home of his brother-in-law, Mr. Sam Clements.
He had not been well and his condition was such that it was necessary to have some one sit up at nights with him. On Wednesday night there were two staying with him. About 1:30 they, supposing Dennis to be asleep, went into another room for something and the suicide was committed, a razor which was concealed under his pillow being used to do the deed. The funeral was held at the Metz School house on Friday, conducted by Rev. W. Dieffenbach.
Mr. Dennis is well known in the vicinity of Colfax and Metz. His wife died at Colfax about six years ago. He has three living children: Lou, of Des Moines, Mont of Stuart, and Mrs. John Gibson, of near Metz. He is an old soldier, being about sixty five or seventy years of age.
Often times he has acted as if his mental condition was not right and at one time was in the hospital at Mt. Pleasant. ~ The Newton Daily News, January, 1910.
59. Ava Viola Dennis
DIED.--Thursday, March 6, 1884, Ava Viola infant daughter of V.B. and Catherine Dennis, aged two months.
Mr. Dennis and family came to Colfax Thursday morning to start for Gowerie where they go to make their home. The babe, a bright little thing, seemed to be in good health when they started, but on the way began crying and writhing as if in pain. The mother attempted to soothe it, and aft? sesson seemed to have succeeded, as it ? ceased crying and settled down into wraps, quietly. On arriving in town the child was found, upon unwrapping to to be dead. The examination by phsicians showed that the child had died from natural causes and not from suffocation by too close wrapped as the agonized mother at first feared. Thefuneral occurred from the Old Presbyterian church, Rev. Holmes of the Free Methodist church, preaching the discourse and the remains were interred in the cemetery south of town. ~ March 1884.
Three Men Injured When Auto Upsets
Steven Clement and Two Sons Victims of Fearful Accident at Fair Grounds Sunday Afternoon
FATHER & SON CRITICALSenior Mr. Clement and Son, F. J. Clement Sustain Injuries Which Are Expected to be Fatal.
A most distressing and what is likely to prove a fatal accident occurred at the fair grounds Sunday afternoon, when an automobile occupied by Steven Clement and his two sons, F. J. Clement and Arthur Clement, turned turtle, pinning all three men under the car and inflicting serious injuries to the occupants. Just how the accident happened is not known, but it appears that the gentlemen had been taking a ride in the car owned by the senior Mr. Clement and had been riding around the race track at the fair grounds, with Arthur at the wheel. As they attempted to leave the fair ground the driver, who was inexperienced and just learning to drive, became confused and lost control of the machine, which veered first to one side of the road and then the other, finally turning over pinning the occupants under it. Passers by hurried to the aid of the victims, righted the car and assisted in getting the injured out of their (?),
The father, Steven Clement, aged 67 years is in a precarious condition, and his recovery is considered improbable as he sustained several fractured ribs and punctured lung and the attending physician fears the base of his skull is fractured. He was taken to his home at 206 West Ninth street. The son, Wilbur, aged 36, who lives at home was perhaps the least hurt, his injuries consisting of a broken collar bone and severe bruises.
The other son, F. J. Clement, aged ? who is married and resides at the Murray rooming house on North Fourth Avenue East, is severely injured internally and his ultimate recovery is considered doubtful, in fact the relatives of the family, from whom the Daily News received its information, fear that he cannot survive. ~ The NewtonDaily News, September 10, 1917.
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Steven Clement Succumbs to His Injuries
Intense Suffering is Ended by Death at 8 O'clock Last Night -- Was 67 Years Old
ACCIDENT WAS SUNDAY
Met Injuries Which Caused His Death When Auto Upset at Fair Grounds Sunday Afternoon -- Funeral Thursday.Death came at 8:10 last evening to end the suffering of Steve Clement, who was so severely injured in an automobile accident at the fair grounds Sunday afternoon. Mr. Clement's' advanced age, 67 years, coupled with the shock and painful injuries he received made his death only a matter of time, and at several times during yesterday afternoon his life was despaired of.
Steve Clement was born in Indiana June 5, 1850, where he grew to manhood and December 1, 1874, he was united in marriage with Miss Caroline Kline, to whom were born six sons and one daughter. About twenty-five years ago Mr. and Mrs. Clement came to Jasper county and settled at Colfax, where they resided with the exception of about two years spent in Nebraska, until last spring when they came to Newton to make their home. Mr. Clement had always been a hard working man and though was so well known in this city he was looked upon as a gentleman of exemplary character and a devoted husband and father.
Deceased is survived by his widow, sons, Frank J., Arthur, Edward, Earl of this city, Roy, who is a member of Uncle Sam's fighting forces and passing through Newton on the first troop last Sunday afternoon on his way to the eastern quarter, and one daughter, Mrs. William Henderson, who resides in Mingo. He is also survived by five brothers.
The funeral will be held from the family home at 206 West Ninth street Thursday morning at 11 o'clock, conducted by Rev. R. B. Helser, pastor of the Christian church. Interment will be made at Metz. ~ The Newton Daily News, September 11, 1917.
NEWTON RESIDENT DIES YESTERDAY
Mrs. Caroline Clement Dies
at the Home of Her Son, Frank ClementMrs. Caroline Clement died Sunday at 3:30 o'clock in the morning and funeral services will be held at the Murdoch Funeral home Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock and burial will be made in the Sugar Grove cemetery. Rev. Paul E. Becker, pastor of the Christian church will have charge of the rites.
Mrs. Clement was the daughter of Joshua and Elizabeth Kline and was born March 28, 1857 and died Feb. 26. She was united in marriage to Stephen Clement Dec. 31, 1876. Mr. Clement died in an automobile accident Sept. 10, 1917. He was born June 5, 1850.
To this union eight children were born of whom six survived. One child died in infancy and a daughter Elizabeth died Aug. 19, 1899. Mrs. Clement is survived by Frank Clement, at whose home she died, Arthur Clement of Newton, Edward Clement of Maxwell, Mrs. Lydia Henerdson of Colfax, Roy Clement in Des Moines and Earl Clement of State Center. All of the children, except Mrs. Henderson, were here with their mother when she died. ~ The Newton Daily News, February 27, 1928.
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Clement Funeral Rites ConductedFuneral services for Mrs. Caroline Clement, who died Sunday morning at the home of her son, Frank Clement, were held yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Murdoch Funeral home and burial was in the Newton Union cemetery [actually in Sugar Grove cemetery]. The service was conducted by the Rev. Paul E. Becker, pastor of the local Christian church.
Pallbearers were G. H. Shenton, Matt Brown, John Resseler, Henry Wert and Mr. Wendall. Music was furnished by Mrs. L. W. Erlandson, accompanied by Mrs. Paul E. Becker.
Mrs. Clement is survived by six children, Frank Clement and Arthur Clement both of this city, Edward Clement of Maxwell, Mrs. Lydia Henderson, of Colfax, Roy Clement of Des Moines and Earl Clement of State Center. She is also survived by three half brothers, William and Joe Kline both of Minnesota and Frank Kline of Colfax. Her husband preceded her in death Sept. 20, 1917. ~ The Newton Daily News, February 29, 1928.
Frank J. Clement Dies at Hospital Services Monday
Frank J. Clement, 89, of 429 S. Third Ave. W., a resident of Newton almost all of his life, died Friday afternoon at the Skiff Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the First Assembly of God Church.
The Rev. Hilton Griswold, minister of the church, will conduct the services. Burial will be in Newton Union Cemetery.
Toland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors are his wife, Bessie; and two brothers, Roy Clement of Prescott, Ariz., and Earl Clement of 312 E. 10th St. N. in Newton.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Leota Cook Clement in 1937, two brothers and a sister.
The son of Stephen and Caroline Kline Clement, he was born Nov. 4, 1875 [sic-1877] in Iowa.
He was married to Bessie Gibson Feb. 26, 1938 at Des Moines.
He spent all of his life in Newton with the exception of four years spent in Nebraska. ~ The Newton Daily News, Newton Iowa, October 9, 1975.
Mrs. Clement, 59, Dies Here Today
Newton Woman Dies Following Lingering Illness; No Rites Announced
Mrs. F. J. Clement, 59, resident of Newton for over 20 years, died today at 10:45 a.m. at her home, 429 South Third avenue West. Her death followed a lingering illness of heart disease and asthma with which she had been seriously ill the last few weeks.
Mrs. Leota L. Clement was born at Rockland, Wis., July 15, 1877, the daughter of Abraham and Julia Ann Heath.
She was united in marriage to Mr. Clement June 28, 1912, and the couple came to Newton in 1914 from Petersburg, Neb. Mr. Clement is employed here at the Maytag company.
Mrs. Clement is a member of the Christian church and a former member of the Rebekah lodge.
Surviving relatives include her husband; a sister, Mrs. Nellie Moen of Omaha, Neb., and three brothers, Ed Heath of Sylvan Grove, Kan., Frank heath of Chicago and Al Heaath of Newton. Mrs. Moen has been here since Saturday.No funeral arrangements have been announced. ~ The Newton Daily News, Newton Iowa, February 15, 1937, page 1.
62. Arthur Clement
Arthur Clement Dies Here Sunday; Rites on Tuesday
Arthur Clement, 60, resident of the Jasper County Home died here Sunday morning.
Funeral services are to be conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Toland Funeral home.
Surviving are four brothers and a sister, Frank Clement of Newton, Earl Clement of Newton, Ed Clement of Farrar and Roy Clement of Des Moines and Mrs. Lyda Henderson of Indianola. ~ The Newton Daily News, June 16, 1941
Died, at her home in Colfax, Saturday, August 19, Miss Lizzie Clement. She was the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Clement. She had been sick but a short time and no one thought the end so near. The funeral was held at the Sugar Grove church, Sunday, and the body interred in the Metz cemetery. ~ The Newton Herald, August 25, 1899, page 3, Metz Column.
65. Roy Clement
WAG ARMY, Plot: 8 5/RH,
15. Samuel Clement
Conduct Final Services for Samuel Clement
Metz, Nov. 8. - Special to the Daily News. --Funeral services for Samuel Clement were held Sunday afternoon, Oct. 29, at one o'clock at the church in Metz, by Rev. Rex Andrews of the Full Gospel Mission.
A quartet, composed of Mrs. Roy Baty, Mrs. Roy Davis, John Hitchler and Louis Messick and accompanied by Ellen Davis, sang "Going Down the Valley," "In the Garden" and Good bye, Old World. Good bye."
Pallbearers were the following nephews: Clarence Clement, Kenneth Clement, Albert Clement, Earl Clement, Albert Clement, Earl Clement, Ed Clement and Elmer Clement, all of Mingo.
Relatives attending from a distance were a son, A. H. Clement of Boulder, Colo.; Mr. And Mrs. John Lynn of Valeria; Mrs. Duffus of Des Moines; Mr. And Mrs. Ed McHarg and George McHarg of Brooklyn; John Turner of Malcom; Mr. And Mrs. Earl Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Clement of Maxwell; Mr. And Mrs. Jerome Clement and Abraham Clement ofFarrar, Mr. And Mrs. Albert Clement and Mr. And Mrs. Earl Clement of Mingo and Mrs. Sopha Benskin and Dee Couch of Laurel. ~ The Newton Daily News, November 8, 1933.
Mrs. Clement, 79, Dies Here; Rites Friday Morning
Mrs. Rosella (Cannon) Clement, 79-year-old widow of Samuel Clement, died at 11 p.m. Wednesday at Skiff Memorial hospital where she had been a patient since Oct. 12.
A native of Jasper county, she was born at Metz on April 22, 1864, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Cannon. On Jan 29, 1888, she was united in marriage to Samuel Clement who preceded her in death in 1933.
Surviving relatives include a son A. H. Clement of Boulder, Colo., five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one sister, Mrs. Oliver Wilson of Colfax. Mrs. Clement made her home at 202 East Second street South with a grandson, John Clement, who she had raised since childhood. A former member of the Metz Baptist church, since moving to Newton she had been a member of the Four Square church. She also was a member of the Daily News Three Quarter Century Club.
Funeral services will be held at 11 o'clock Friday morning at the Murdoch Funeral home. Interment will be in the Sugar Grove cemetery. ~ The Newton Daily News, November 4, 1943
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Funeral: Rosella Cannon ClementFuneral services were held at the Murdoch Funeral home Friday morning at 11 o'clock for Mrs. Rosella Clement, 79 who died at Skiff Memorial hospital Wednesday. The Rev. Clyde McDonald of Des Moines officiated at the services. The songs, "In the Garden" and "Nearer My God to Thee." were sang by Mrs. A. F. Henning accompanied by Mrs. R.L. Jackson.
Pallbearers were Ira Bell, Ed McHarg, Roy Clement, Earl Clement, Kenneth Clement, and Albert Clement. Interment was in the Sugar Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Clement, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Cannon, is survived by a son, A. H. Clement of Boulder, Colo.; five grandchildren; one great grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Oliver Wilson of Colfax. ~ Newton Daily News, November 8, 1943.
The eighteen month-old child of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Clement, living on the Shepard farm south of Newton died yesterday (9 June 1897). The funeral will be held at Metz, Friday. ~ Newton Journal or Harold, June 10, 1897.
J. A. Clement, of Farrar, Dies
Services to Be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Zion Church For Prominent Farmer
J. A. Clement, 68, prominent farmer near Farrar, died late Thursday afternoon at the Methodist hospital in Des Moines. He had been in poor health for the past year, but his condition was not considered serious until two weeks ago.
Funeral services will be held at the Zion church Sunday at 2 p.m. Burial will be made in Graham cemetery.
Mr. Clement is survived by his wife, two sons, Clarence and Albert, and one brother, Abe Clement, all of Farrar. ~ The Newton Daily News, May 21, 1938.
There is another George Trimble buried here also, but I selected this person because the marriage record specifically uses George A.
Clement Rites To Be Thursday
William D. Clement, 84, died early this morning at his home. Furneral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Murdoch Funeral home with the Rev. W. E. Longdin in charge. Interment will follow in the Rorabaugh cemetery.
Mr. Clement was in the meat business for many years and worked for Paul Terpstra of Colfax. For some time he lived on a farm but moved into Newton in 1932.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Lucinda Kinney of Wisconsin,two sons, James and Percy of Prairie City and a sister and several grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife and three children. ~ The Newton Daily News, July 26, 1938.
County Pioneer Dies Last Night
Mrs. W. D. Clement Dies at Home Near Metz, Following Short Illness.Metz, Nov. 4. - Special to The Newton Daily News - Mrs. W. D. Clement died last evening at her home three miles west of Metz, her death following an illness of only a few minutes. Funeral arrangements have not bee completed, but they will be held in Colfax.
Mrs. Clement, who was about 75 years old, was taken suddenly ill last evening following dinner and died before a doctor could be called. The cause of her death has not been determined.
She is a pioneer resident of the county, being born here on March 25, 1859. She was Laura Bell Hays before her marriage to W. D. Clement. There were five children born to this union, tow of whom preceded her in death.
Those surviving include her husband, two sons, James and Percy of near Colfax and a daughter, Lucinda, a brother, Harrison Hays of Newton, seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. ~ The Newton Daily News, November 4, 1931, page 1.
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Clement Rites To Be Held At Colfax TodayMetz, Nov 5. - Special to The Daily News. - Funeral services for Mrs. W. D. Clement, who died at her home Tuesday evening of cerebral hemorrhage, were held this afternoon at the home. Mrs. Willis Campbell, east of Colfax with the Rev. McDonald of the Methodist church of Colfax in charge. Interment will be made in the Rorabaugh cemetery.
Mrs. Clement is survived by one daughter, Mrs. W. M. Kinney of Spooner, Wis., eight grandchildren, Mrs. Opal Stier of Valeria, Mrs. Nellie McCall of Des Moines, W. F. Ferguson of Spooner, Wis., Geraldine Kinney of Spooner, Eldon Clement of Dunlap, Mrs. Elma Swanson, Mrs. Ruth Belt of Lakeview and Mrs. Laura Dickerson, Colfax; six great grandchildren, Lawrence Dickerson of Colfax, Elaine Stier, Valeria, Lloyd Stier of Valeria, Donald and Arnold Ferguson and Joyce Raley of Spooner. ~ The Newton Daily News, November 5, 1931.
30. Laurinda or Lorinda Clement
Obituary
Mrs. Harrison H. Hayes died at her home in Sherman Twp., September 28 at the age of forty-eight years. The deceased was a daughter of the late John Clements. Rev. Leake had charge of the funeral services which were held in the Sugar grove church, Sept. 30. She was buried at Metz. ~ Newton Journal, October 5, 1905.
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Mrs. Harrison Hayes died at her home near Metz Wednesday evening, Sept. 28, 1904, at the age of 47 years, 9 months and 10 days, after an illness of about five months. The deceased left to mourn her loss, besides her husband, two daughters and one son, Mrs. Van Toome of Greencastle and Della and Johnnie. She also leaves four sisters and two brothers. The funeral was held Friday at the Sugar Grove Church and the remains laid to rest beside her little boy in Metz Cemetery. ~ Unknown Jasper County paper, 1905.Source: The Hayes Family Album by Karen Hayes White an Connie Hayes Edwards, 1993
Henry Harrison Hayes was born April 3, 1855 and died May 19, 1934 at the age of 79 years, 1 month, and 16 days. He came to Iowa at the age of 12 years old with his parents. They were among the early settlers pioneering from Wisconsin and settled in Jasper County where he spent most of his life.
He was united in marriage to Laruinda Clement of near Metz who preceded him in death several years ago. To this marriage was born 4 children, 3 who remain to mourn his death and one son who died several years ago. Besides his children he leaves grandchildren and a host of friends to mourn his loss. ~ Unknown Jasper Co., Iowa newspaper, 1934.
Died, Charley, the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Hayes, at his home two miles north of here, August 24, 1895, aged 5 years, 4 months and 9 days. Charley was a kind and affectionate child and loved by all who knew him.
Tis hard to break the tender cord,
When love has bound the heart;
Tis hard, so hard, to say the words
Must we forever part?Dearest loved one, we have loved thee.
In the peaceful grave's embrace.
But thy memory will be cherished
Till we see thy heavenly face.~ The Newton Record, Newton, Iowa, August 30, 1895.
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Death Claims Mrs. George Westphall After Long Illness
Jasper County Resident Dies Wednesday - Funeral will be Held Friday Afternoon from Home.
Mrs. George Byron Westphall died at the Newton City hospital Wednesday morning following an operation which was performed last Thursday. She had been in failing health for many years, and the operation was considered the last means of restoring her health.
Mrs. Westphall was formerly Miss Sarah Gertrude Clements, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Clements. She was born on Nov. 23, 1865, on a farm six miles west of Newton. On Nov. 25, 1897, she married Lemuel Jesse Miller, who died in 1905. Four children were born to this union all of who are living except Louie E. Miller, who died in infancy. The remaining three children are: Mrs. Carrol B. Higby of Kellogg; two sons, Beryl S. of Cedar Falls; and Harold Edgar Miller of Newton. She is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Josephine Boyd and Mrs. Anna Goodhue of Newton; two brothers, Will Clements of Colfax, John Clements of Minneapolis; two half brothers, Will Gist and Charles Gist; a step mother, Mrs. Harriet Love; and two grandchildren. In 1912 she married George Bryron Westphall who survives her.
For many years Mrs. Westphall was a consistent member of the United Brethren church and always took great delight in working in the interests of the church. In fact, he life was devoted to those things which would tend to make mankind better and happier in every way. In the death of Mrs. Westphall the community loses a woman who was a wonderful influence for good and in all those things which count for good she will be sadly missed.
Although in the past few years her health has been such that she has had to remain in her home, yet her cheery disposition has been the cause of much joy and encouragement to the many friends who were fortunate enough to know her.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the home at 909 North Fourth Avenue East. The Rev. John J. H. Wilcock will have charge of the services. ~ The Newton Daily News, January 22, 1920, page 1.
Note: She is buried in Newton Union Cemetery.
Lemuel Jesse, son of John and Jane Miller was born near Metz, Iowa, April 26, 1868. and departed this life at Newton after a long, tedious sickness, October 15, 1905. He leaves a wife and daughter, one brother and one sister to mourn his loss.
He was married to Sarah G. Clements on October 25, 187l. To this union two children were born, one the eldest, died in infancy. Mr. Miller was a Christian and had great endurance. ??? he knew that weeks ??? before death for it was ??? get well of the dreaded disease. He took it calmly and his faith triumphed over death. He was fond of ??? and prayed and rejoiced ?? of his Master. He was a good husband and father, a loving brother and a splendid citizen and neighbor who was respected by all who knew him on his route selling mile the ??? him and the children remember him as their friend.
In the triumph of faith, he put his to trust the Lord with all his hearts. He made all arrangements for his funeral.
Burial will be held at the Tate home tomorrow, Tuesday, at 11 o'clock and the services at Sugar Grove cemetery at 1:30. Rev. J. W. Hackley, ? Hal Wilson will sing. Interment takes place at Metz. ~ Newton Daily News, October 16,1905. Death of L.J. Miller. (Hard to read all of it because it was on the edge of the paper and the microfilm didn't pick it all up.)
Burl Miller, Former Resident, Is Killed
Funeral rites for Burl S. Miller, former Jasper county man who was instantly killed Saturday in an auto mishap, will be Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at the Open Bible church in Waterloo. Burial will also be there.
Mr. Miller died when his car struck a soft shoulder on a highway near Savannah, Ill., and overturned. He was on his way to Waterloo to visit two daughters, Laura and Betty, who reside there.
The son of [Lemuel] Jesse and [Sarah] Gertrude Clement Miller, Mr. Miller was born Nov. 18, 1892 on a farm near Metz. The family moved to Newton when Mr. Miller was a small child.
Survivors include a brother, Harold, San Francisco; two daughters; three sons; an aunt, Mrs. Anna Sitler, Newton; and several cousins in this area. A sister, Coral Higby, died here in 1938. ~ Newton Daily News, no date.
Westphall Rites Held Saturday
Rev. Blancke Conducts Services for 79-Year Old Newton Resident
Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Morgan funeral home for George Byron Westphall, 79, who died at the Skiff hospital Tuesday.
Rev. W. H. Blancke was in charge of the services assisted by Rev. Fredrick Boldt.
Music was furnished by Miss Kathryn Johnson who sang, “Jesus Saviour, Pilot Me.” And “The Old Rugged Cross” accompanied by Mrs. Frances Singer.
Interment was made in the Newton Union cemetery. Pallbearers were Irving Christensen, Floyd Sloan, Fred Wolf, C.D. Robinson, W. O. Foster and J.F. Callison.
George Byron Westphall was born at Mr. Carl in Carl [sic-Carroll] Count, Ill., Aug. 19, 1858, and was the youngest of six brothers, all of whom preceded him in death.
At the age of 25 he came to Iowa with his parents and lived here until his death May 17, 1938.
On Oct. 14, 1912, he was united in marriage to Sarah Gertrude [Clement] Miller. She died Jan. 21, 1919.
Mr. Westphall was a painter by trade, and also was employed for some time at the One Minute Washer company.
He is survived by three step children, Mrs. Coral Christensen of Newton, Sergent H.E. Miller of Prisido, Calif., and Burl Miller of Cedar Falls. ~ The Newton Daily News, May 24, 1938.
Obituary of Martha Clement Sitler
Martha Sitler, 82, A Jasper Native, Dies in Hospital
Mrs. Martha Ann Sitler, 82 of 214 East Fourth Street South, a Jasper County resident most of her life, died this morning at Skiff Memorial Hospital of a cerebral hemorrhage.
Services for Mrs. Sitler will be Friday at 2 p.m. in the Toland Funeral Home conducted by the Rev. William G. Rieckhoff, assistant pastor of the First Methodist Church. Burial will be in Newton Union Cemetery.
She is survived by 3 daughters, all of Newton, Mrs. Rena March, Mrs. Trula Marshall, & Mrs. Wanda Damman; & a step-daughter, Mrs. Ralph Moor, of Ft. Collins, Colorado, 6 grandchildren & 4 great grandchildren.
Mrs. Sitler was born near Metz on March 11, 1872, the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John Clement. She married Edgar M. Cox, March 18, 1893, in Newton. Mr. Cox died in 1917. In 1923, she married Henry G. Sitler, who died in 1930. ~ The Newton Daily News, Newton Iowa, December 29, 1954
97. Rena L. Cox
Obituary of Rena March
Rena Cox March, 94, of Newton Health Care Center, a longtime resident of Newton, died Friday, March 4, at the care center.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at Wallace-Pence Funeral Home. The Rev. Raymond D. Moore, a retired United Methodist Church minister, will conduct services. Burial will be in Newton Union Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 1 p.m. Sunday and visition with the family will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials to the First United Methodist Church will be accepted.
Survivors are a son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth & Norma of Newton; a grandson; 2 granddaughters; and 7 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Archie, and 2 sisters, Wanda Damman & Trula Marshall.
Mrs. March, a former school teacher and homemaker, was a member of the First United Methodist Church. The daughter of Edgar M. & Martha (Clement) Cox, was born March 29, 1899 in Grinnell.
She was married to Archie J. March, June 7, 1924 in Newton. ~ Newton Daily News, Newton Iowa, March 6, 1994.
Wanda L. Damman Dies Early Today; Rites Saturday
Mrs. George F. (Wanda L.) Damman, 68, of Rt. 1, Newton, a lifelong resident of Jasper Cty., died this morning at the Mercy Hospital in Des Moines.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the United Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Marvin Potter, pastor of the church, will conduct services. Burial will be in the Newton Union Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Wallace Funeral Home after 7 p.m. Friday. Visitation with the family will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Wallace Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions to the United Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund will be accepted.
Survivors are her husband; a son, Jerry of Newton; 2 daughters, Mrs. James (Janet) Melcher of Lexington, Massachusetts, & Mrs. Harrold (Judy) Kingery of Newton; 7 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, & 2 sisters, Mrs. Harold (Trula) Marshall & Mrs. Archie (Rena) March, both of Newton. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Mrs. Damman was a member of the United Presbyterian Church, Merri Weds Sunday School Class, a 50-year member of the Wittemberg Grange, a member of the Happy Pals Farm Bureau Club, the Women's Activity Club and the First Friday Nighters Club.
The daughter of Edgar & Martha Ann (Clement) Cox, she was born January 22, 1910 at Colfax.
She was married to George F. Damman, August 12, 1929 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. ~ Newton Daily News, Newton, Iowa, Thursday, January 18, 1979.