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Mr. John
Mitchell Dies
MITCHELL --- South
east of Villisca on 26 Jun 1876, of bilious fever, Mr.
John Mitchell, after a sickness of eight days.
He leaves a wife
and a large family of children with many friends to
mourn his loss. He was a native of Vermont. He was a
member of the United Brethren Church and one of our
oldest settlers. The funeral was held in the M. E.
Church. The minister of his own denomination not being
present. Rev. Newell of the Baptist Church was called
upon and officiated.
~ source: The Villisca Review Thursday, 29
Jun 1876
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Albert Lundy
Dies
LUNDY --- In
Villisca, of scarlet fever, June 23, 1876, Albert Lundy,
son of Thomas C. and M. L. Lundy, of Red Oak, in the
third year of his age.
The funeral
services were conducted by Rev. Newell. Mr. Lundy and
family came from Red Oak on the 11th because of the
death of Mrs. Harrison, the mother of Mrs. Lundy.
While here, little Albert was taken sick, preventing the
return of the family. In November last while Mr.
Lundy and family were here, and and absent from home on
a visit, Genie, the twin brother died and was brought
home, the funeral taking place the 24th of November. A
large circle of friends sympathize with them in this
affliction.
~source: The Villisca Review Thursday, 29
Jun 1876
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Hon. Joseph M.
Hewitt
Jos. Hewitt, one of the pioneers of Montgomery county,
ended a long honorable life Monday night last about 10
o’clock, after a protracted and painful sickness. Mr. H.
was a prominent citizen of the county, and during his
life was entrusted with various positions of honor and
trust. He will be missed by the community, and his death
will be deeply regretted by a large circle of friends
and acquaintances. He was a man of great goodness of
heart - a neighbor and friend that could always be
called upon, and benevolent to a fault. A broad sympathy
and disposition to please were prominent traits in his
character. He has passed away. May his virtues be
cherished, and the contrary be forgotten.
Mr. H. was a honored member of the M. E. Church, to
which denomination he was ardently attached, and during
his long illness frequently expressed his confidence in
the Christian religion. He passed away in peace with all
mankind and in full hope of an eternal rest beyond the
grave.
His funeral took place Wednesday at ten o’clock.
Services were held at the M.E. Church, Rev. Ryman,
pastor, officiating.
He was buried according to the rites and ceremonies of
the Masonic order, of which fraternity he was an honored
member.
Mr. H. was 68 years of age, and was a resident of
Montgomery county 16 years.
~ source: The Red
Oak Express, Red Oak, Iowa, 5 March 1877
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Thomas R.
Dennis
DIED. – At 8:35 o’clock,
Tuesday eve, the 20th inst., Mr. Thomas E.
Dennis, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Dennis, of this city,
aged 19 years, 6 months and 1 day. Funeral services will
be held at the family residence of his parents,
Thursday, the 22nd inst., at 11 o’clock A. M.
~ source:
The People’s Telephone,
Red Oak, Iowa, Friday, 2 January 1880
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Death of John H. Murray.
John H. Murray, for 36
years an esteemed and respected resident of this county,
died at the home of his daughter, in Frankfort township,
on Monday morning, Nov. 27. He was in his 71st
year, and had been feeble and for several years, but his
last illness, which was la grippe, was a short one. Mr.
Murray was born in Knoxville, Tenn, Aug. 11, 1823, and
when about 10 years of age moved with his parents to
Illinois, five years later moving to Jefferson county,
this state. He was married in Jefferson county, Sept.
10, 1848, to Miss Margaret Merner, and four children
were born to them, three daughters and one son. In 1857
Mr. Murray moved to this county, being one of the
earliest settlers. When 15 years of age he united with
the M. E. church, and through life he was an earnest and
consistent Christian man. His kind deeds and noble
qualities endeared him to a large circle of friends. Mr.
Murray had three brothers living in California and a
sister living in Red Oak. The funeral services were held
at Frankfort M. E. church on Wednesday afternoon and
were very largely attended. Rev. J. G. Bourne, assisted
by Rev. J. D. Graham, conducted the services. The pall
bearers were W. W. Merritt, A. S. Iddings, John
Gilchrist, Levi Barnett, O. N. Boyer and Jas.
Roach. W. W. Merritt in speaking of Mr. Murray
to THE SUN the day after the funeral said: “Mr. Murray
in all the varied relations of life, in business
dealings, in society, in his party, in the church of his
choice, as neighbor and friend, husband and father, was
an excellent type of Christian manhood, and in the years
to come his memory and the influence of his life will be
as a monument of God’s noblest work, ‘an honest man.’
He was never known to swerve from what he thought to be
right. Unostentatious and unassuming, he was a man of
deep convictions and decided views on all matters
pertaining to the welfare of society. The little
Methodist church in Frankfort is a witness of his
interest and sacrifice for the cause he loved. He was
always kindly and helpful and in cases of sickness or
affliction was ever thoughtful and solicitous in relief
or sympathy.
~source: The Red Oak Sun, Red
Oak, Montgomery Co., Iowa. 1 December 1893
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Edgar Stennett
Died.--Nov. 20, 1893, near Stennett, from typhoid fever,
Edgar, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stennett, aged 23
years and 8 months.
The deceased was
unmarried. He had always lived with his parents, near
Stennett, where he was well known as a kind and worthy
young man. Many times it was said after his death,
“Edgar had no enemies in the world.” A short time before
his death he asked that I be sent for. Being in the
vicinity, I hastened to his side. He wished to tell me,
he said, of his willingness to obey Christ and of his
hope and trust in Him. A few hours later he fell asleep
as a merry child at the close of day. The family of
which he was a beloved member are left to mourn for one
they all dearly loved. A large congregation of friends
gathered at the Union church at Stennett to listen to
words of comfort spoken by the writer and to look once
more on the face of the beloved dead.
H. G. McCullooh.
~source: The Red Oak Sun, Red
Oak, Montgomery Co., Iowa. 1 December 1893
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Death of
Geo. W. Norris
Geo. W. Norris, who for 16 years had been a
respected and esteemed resident of Red Oak and vicinity,
died at his home just south of town last Saturday
morning. Death came suddenly and painlessly. The day was
his 73rd birthday anniversary, and he had
been out making preparations to pass a part of the day
with friends. Coming into his house, he lay down for a
rest, and in a few moments his spirit had passed to the
better world. Mr. Norris was born in Perry, Wyoming
County, N.Y., March 10, 1821. For 58 years he lived upon
one farm near there. In the spring of 1878 he moved his
family to Red Oak and since that time had lived here.
Early in life he united with the Presbyterian church at
Perry, N.Y., and bringing his letter with him here he
became connected with the Red Oak Presbyterian church
very soon after his arrival. He took a great interest in
church work, in the cause of education and in all duties
of good citizenship. His circle of friends was a large
one. The funeral services were held at the home on
Monday morning at 10:00 o’clock and there was a large
attendance. Rev. J. D. Graham, of the United
Presbyterian church, conducted the services. The singing
was by the Presbyterian choir. Mr. Norris leaves a wife
and five children, all of whom were present at the
funeral, excepting Clayton, whose home is in California.
~source: The Red Oak Express, Red Oak, Iowa; March
16, 1894
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Mrs. Peter
Hagland
~ DIED at the AGE OF
89
Mrs. Peter Hagland, mother of Mrs. John Mainburg,
died at her home near --- last Wednesday at the
advanced age of 89. She came from Sweden in 1865 and
came to Iowa in 1871. The funeral services were
presented at the home place on Thursday by Rev. Mr.
Fridin and burial was made at Fremont Cemetery. It was
intended to hold the services at the Fremont church, but
Mr. Haglund’s health would not permit him to go from
home. Mr. and Mrs. Mainburg were notified of her
illness, which was sudden, but they arrived there too
late to see her alive.
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Amos Lawson
DIED --- Amos
Lawson was born in Penn. August 10, 1829. When 6 years
old he moved with his parents to Defiance county, Ohio.
When a young man he came to Dixen, Ill., and from there
to Lincoln, Neb. where he built the first house on the
present site of the city. Sometime in the fifties he
came to Harrison Co. , Iowa and on the 25th of August
1850 married Lucinda Francis. In 1862 he moved to
Montgomery county, Iowa where he has since resided.
He was the
father of fifteen children, thirteen still living. He
died on the 21st day of November, age 66 yrs. 3 mo. 11
days. The funeral services were held at his home 6 1/2
miles southwest of Villisca, conducted by Rev. Shipman.
The internment took place in the
Villisca cemetery,
last Friday.
~source: The Villisca Review Thursday, 28
Nov 1895
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Marshall Wood
Sciola & Garden Prairie News -- Marshal Wood, son
of Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Wood, died last Sunday
evening from liver and kidney disease. He had the
measles about a year ago and had not bell well since.
In spite of all loving lands could do, he passed away
from this world to one far happier. The
funeral services were conducted by Rev. Hunter of
Villisca on Tuesday. Interment was in
Frankfort
Cemetery.
[NOTE: death date
was 31 January 1897. Funeral service was on 2 February
1897.]
~ source: The Red Oak Sun, 5 February 1897
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Chas. H. West
The funeral of
Chas. H. West who died at his home last Sunday (31
January) of Lung Fever, was held at Hinns Chapel last
Tuesday [2 February] at 11 a. m. The services were
conducted by Rev. Mr. Holiday, at the M. E. Church. The
remains were taken to the Red Oak cemetery for burial.
Mr. West leaves a mother and father and four sisters to
mourn his death. In their great sorrow for the death of
their only son and brother they have the sympathy of the
entire community.
~ source: The Red Oak Sun, 5 February 1897
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Mary Cook
Mary Cook was born
September 15, 1831 in Green Co., Ohio, and died in
Villisca, Iowa. June 1, 1898 aged 66 years 6 months and 16
days, after an illness of a few hours. She was
married to L. B. Damon united with the M. E. church when
11 years old and has lived and died with face heaven ward
in the church of her choice. The funeral took place from
the home Friday forenoon at 10 o'clock, services by Rev.
Hohanshelt. The body was laid to rest in the
Arlington cemetery beside her husband who died July 19,
1895.
CARD OF THANKS: --
I hereby wish to express my heartfelt thanks to our
neighbors and friends for their many kindnesses to my
mother during her last illness.
Signed: J. C. Damon
~source: Villisca Review, 9 Jun 1898
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DEATH OF J. W. TOMLINSON.
Word was received Monday by C.C.
Tomlinson, giving an account of his brother's death at Battle
Ground, Indiana, which occurred June 8th. Joseph Tomlinson was well
known in this vicinity, having lived on the home farm southeast of
town since coming here in 1857, excepting nearly four years, until
about four years ago, when he went to Indiana to reside. He was in
business nearly three years at New Market and one year at Soldrege,
Nebraska. He leaves a wife and one child, a daughter aged about 15.
He was born in Highland county, Ohio, in 1832. Of late years he has
been afflicted
with Brights disease and his system was so undermined that his final
sickness was very brief. He was highly regarded in this community
and in his home neighborhood and will be remembered for his
cheerfulness and good nature and his friendly ways. He was a good
citizen a kind neighbor.
~source: The Villisca
Review, Villisca, Iowa, Thursday, 9 June 1898
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Abram Briedwell
BRIEDWELL - At his home near Van Horn's Mills, Monday June 6th,
1898.
Abram Briedwell, aged 66yrs., 1 mo. And 27 days. Mr. Briedwell was born
in Lawrence Co., Indiana, April 11th, 1832 but came to this county in an
early day. He was married Feb. 18th, 1855 to Mary J. Smith. He left a wife
and five children to mourn his loss.
Funeral was held at the house. Sermon by writer. Text, 2 Samuel
14-14, interment was made in Arlington cemetery where Arlington cemetery
where a large crowd of people followed him to his last resting places. He
sleeps awaiting the call of his Master at the last day. There was a smile
on his faces as in life which made us think of the days when he sat and
listened to
the word of God as we discoursed at the Old S. H. His name was recorded as
a member of A. C. church at Hazel Grove S. H. He sleeps but not forever.
We shall meet him in the morning, and friends let us live so as when Jesus
calls and awakens the dead, we shall be with the blessed.
R. A. BIXLER.
CARD OF THANKS: -- We desire to express our heartfelt thanks to our
neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted us in our sad bereavement.
May God bless all, and when death visits your homes and takes from you a
dear husband and father may he be cared for as tenderly as was ours.
MRS. MARY BRIEDWELL and family
~source: The Villisca
Review, Villisca, Iowa, Thursday, 9 June 1898
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