Annan, Wanda Darlene - Wanda Darlene Annan, 34, died at 9:30 pm Monday in Iowa City after a 16-day stay in the University Hospital there.

Born July 18, 1935 in Iowa City, she was the daughter of Elva and Lorrane Myers. Clarinda had been her home for several years.

Survivors include four children, Monty Casteel of Clarinda, Clinton Casteel of Rock Valley, Janice and Julie Annan both of Boone. Also surviving are her mother and six sisters, Beulah Caraway of Coffee, Mo, Lola White of Hamilton, Mo, Mildred Borden of Cleveland, Ohio, Faye Myers of Council Bluffs and Zola Lasley and Deloris Jones, both of Clarinda.

Funeral services were at 2 pm Thursday at Walker Funeral Home with the Rev G.R. McGhghy of Osceola officiating. Miss Aletha Hutchings was at the organ. Burial was in North Grove Cemetery in Valley Township.

Pall bearers were Milton Cooper, Jack Oliver, Wayne Kelleren, Martin Buch, David Welch and Gene Maley. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 14, 1969

Arbuckle, James - James Arbuckle was born in the city of Glasgow, Scotland, Feb 10, 1819; was married to Mary Bryson June 20, 1845. They sailed for America in 1850, being the first of either family to try the fortunes of the new world. Since then the entire of both families have followed them to this country and their descendants will number several hundred. They first settled in West Virginia, but they moved to Highland county, Ohio, in 1852, and from there to Page Co., Ia, in a covered wagon in 1858, where they resided until 1889, when they moved to their present home east of town. There has been born to them eleven children, five of which are living and six dead. One is buried in Scotland, one in the Atlantic ocean, one in Virginia and three in Page County, Iowa. He was a member of the Presbyterian church in his youth, was connected with the Newlight church in Ohio, and after moving to Iowa, joined the Christian church, of which he was a faithful and devoted member to the time of his death. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Dec 14, 1893

Arbuckle, Mary Bryson - In the death of Mrs Mary Arbuckle another name is stricken from the ever lessening roll of our old settlers and a lonely home is left to attest how sadly she will be missed. She was an old lady of generous impulses and never forgot the hospitable ways of the pioneer. How much this community owes to her and such as she it is impossible to estimate. In her various characters of wife, mother, neighbor and friend she lived nobly and reared an estimable family to emulate her virtues.

Mary Bryson was born at Strathaven, Scotland, March 9, 1882, and died at her home in Villisca Sunday, May 15, 1910, aged 88 years, 2 months and 6 days. She was married to James Arbuckle June 20, 1845, and to this union were born eleven children, five of whom are left to mourn the loss of a sainted mother. They are: Rev J.C. Arbuckle of Columbus, Ohio; Mrs J.S. Kendrick, six miles north of Villisca; Mrs C. H. Wise, five and one-half miles southeast of Villisca, and W.B. Arbuckle and Eva of this city. She leaves also three sisters: Mrs Janette Hamilton of Bedford, Iowa; Mrs Margaret West of Tempe, Arizona; and Mrs Elizabeth Burnside of this city and a host of friends and relatives who with the family mourn the loss of one who spent her life in service for others.

After her marriage Mrs Arbuckle and her husband made their home in Glasgow, Scotland, for five years, sailing from that city for America August 23, 1850, they being the first of either family to leave for the new world. They landed at New York, October 2, 1850, being six weeks on the water. During the voyage across the infant son died and they buried him in the bosom of the broad Atlantic. They came first to Kanawa county, West Virginia, making their home there for over a year when they moved to Highland county, Ohio. In the fall of 1858 they, with six other families, came from Ohio to Iowa, making the journey with wagons. In 1860 they settled on the old farm in Page county, five and one-half miles southeast of Villisca, where they resided until the spring of 1889 when they moved to the home one mile east of town. Here the husband and father died in November 1893. The next spring Mrs Arbuckle with her family came to Villisca where she has since resided.

In early life she became a christian, uniting first with the Presbyterian church in Scotland and after coming to Iowa she united with the Christian church of which she was a faithful and devoted member. Her life was one of devotion to her family and she leaves to them the blessed memory of a mother's love and devotion. She never thought of herself but spent her life in service for others and was ever ready to help those in sickness or distress.

The funeral services were held from the Christian church in this city Tuesday afternoon at half past one o'clock, Rev J.K. Driver of the Presbyterian church and Rev Enoch Hill of the Methodist church officiating. Interment was made in the North Grove cemetery eight miles southeast of Villisca. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, May 19, 1910

Bennett, Henry Ernest - Henry Ernest Bennett, son of Patrick Harry and Blanche Viola Swisher Bennett, was born in Seattle, Wa, on March 18, 1908, and entered into eternal rest at his home in Manila, Philippines on August 7, 1981, at the age of 73 years.

He was preceded in death by his father, mother, a sister Thelma Bennett Grundl and a brother Paul Cecil Bennett.

He is survived by his wife Mary Catherine Conner Bennett and his six children Charles Patrick, Patrick Joseph, Micaela Mary Sieracki, Mary Catherine Lauhead, Blanche Viola Griffiths, and John Michael; and thirteen grandchildren.

Henry was a graduate of Villisca High School and a veteran of World War II.

Memorial services were held Saturday, August 22, 1981, in the Sutphen Funeral Home, Villisca, Ia, with Father Don Bruck officiating.

Music selections of "Twenty-third Psalm", "Song of St Francis", and "Rock of Ages" were played by Mrs Neal Gray. Mrs Hal Fulton was in charge of the memory book.

Interment was in the North Grove Cemetery.

Arrangements were made by Sutphen Funeral Home, Villisca, Ia. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Aug 27, 1981

Bennett, Mary Catherine Connor - Interment for Mary Catherine Bennett, age 85, formerly of Manila Philippines and Villisca, Iowa will occur at 1:00 pm on Saturday, April 26, 2008, at the North Grove Cemetery, southeast of Villisca. The North Grove Cemetery is 3/4 of a mile south of J20 on Willow. The family will meet at the Villisca Community Center at 12:30 pm to travel to the North Grove Cemetery.

Mary Catherine Bennett passed away peacefully on March 6, 2008, surrounded by her family in Roseville, Minnesota. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother & sister.

Mary Catherine was born on November 5, 192, in Manila, Philippines, to Joseph Augustine Connor and Mary Catherine Brady. She met and married Henry E. Bennett in 1943, while they were both POWs in the Santo Tomas Japanese Internment Camp. Six children were born to this union.

Mary was preceded in death by husband Henry, son John, and brother Joseph Connor.

She is survived by children Charles (Wendy) of Orlando, Fl; Patrick (Susie) of Philadelphia, Pa; Micaela (Charles) Sieracki of Portland Or; Mary (Richard) Lauhead of St Paul, Mn; Blanche Griffiths of Dallas, Tx; her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters Frances O'Keefe of New Orleans, La and Eileen Collins-Taylor of Scotland, U.K.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family wishes to acknowledge the loving care of Sunrise Assisted Living of Roseville and the support and affection over the years of partners and friends of H.E. Bennett Securities Inc. of Manila, Philippines.

Please join the family for the graveside services and for family time and a light lunch at the Villisca Community Center following the interment.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to the Veterans Monument Fund, Jack Running, 1827 North Abel Street, Maplewood, Mn 55117. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Apr 24, 2008

Bennett, Paul C. - Paul C. Bennett, son of Patrick H. Bennett and Blanche Viola Swisher Bennett was born in Seattle, Wa. on November 14, 1910 and died at his home in Taylor County, Iowa on October 3, 1979.

He graduated from the Villisca High School in 1929. He made his home with his aunt, Pearl Swisher, until she passed away nine years ago. His life's occupation was that of a farmer.

He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Nodaway American Legion.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother and one sister, Thelma Grundal of New York in 1978.

He is survived by one brother, Henry Bennett of the Philippines, and several nieces and nephews.

Services were held Saturday, October 6, 1979 at the Sutphen Funeral Home in Villisca with the Reverend Clair Kerns officiating.

Flowerbearers were Mrs Darrel Fulton and Mrs Lee Fulton. Music was provided by Ramon Dick and he was accompanied by Mrs Quincy Dunn. Musical selections were "How Great Thou Art" and "Beyond the Sunset". In charge of the memory book was Mrs Glenn Doan.

Casketbearers were Floyd Ritnour, Glenn Doan, Jake Butler, Wendell Mains, Darrel Fulton, Lee Fulton, Dale Lewis, and Ed Weiner.

Military services were conducted by the Nodaway American Legion. Interment was in the North Grove Cemetery.

Arrangements were provided by Sutphen Funeral Home of Villisca, Iowa.

A memorial fund has been established in memory of Paul Bennett. The Villisca Ambulance Fund has been selected for the memorial. Donations may be sent to John Bennett, Villisca, Ia. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Oct 11, 1979

Bryson, John - John Bryson was born in Lanarkshire, Scotland, August 23, 1819, died at his home near North Grove, eight miles southeast of Villisca, September 16, 1902. The funeral was from the North Grove church, Rev Crafts of Nodaway officiating.

Mr Bryson was the oldest of fifteen children. At the age of eighteen he enlisted in the British army serving three years in Africa. Returning to Great Britain in 1841 he was chosen one of the guards at the coronation of the Prince of Wales, now King Edward of England. In 1843 Mr Bryson came to Chicago and the same year united his fortunes with Elizabeth Dick who proved an affectionate and faithful wife until her demise last July. They were blessed with seven children, all of whom survive: W.A. of Hendley, Nebraska; T.D. of California; John M. and Mrs George Thurber of Springfield, Missouri; D.J., Mrs John Kendall and Mrs Will McCoy of North Grove. There are four sisters living having mourned the loss of their last brother. They are: Mrs Mary Arbuckle and Mrs George Burnside of Villisca; Mrs Janet Hamilton of Bedford; and Mrs M. West of Arizona.

Mr Bryson came to Iowa in 1859 and has lived on the same farm ever since. He had many acquaintances and was highly respected for his christian character, moral worth and hospitality. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Sep 24, 1902

Burnside, Elizabeth Bryson - Elizabeth Burnside died at her home in Villisca on West Third street last evening at six o'clock. Mrs Burnside had been failing in health since October and her death came as a result of old age. She was -- years, five months and nine days of age. The funeral services were held this (Thursday) afternoon at -- o'clock, at the Methodist church conducted by Rev E.S. Menoher of the local M.E. church. Interment will be in the North Grove cemetery.

Elizabeth Bryson was born in Scotland, January 21, 1832, and was married to ...Burnside in that country. They moved to America in 1868, settling in Taylor county, Iowa, on the ...West farm. They moved to Villisca about thirteen years ago. Mr Burside died in this city in ...and was buried in the North Grove cemetery.

Mr and Mrs Burnside had ten children , five of whom survive. The are: Mrs Wlliam Horton of ..., W.M. Burnside of Villisca;...Talmadge, of Chicago; Mrs ...of St Paul and Mrs M.... of Sacramento, California. Mrs Burnside is also survived by two sisters, Mrs James Hamilton of Bedford and Mrs Margaret West of Arizona. She is also survived by a number of distant relatives in and around Villisca. Those relatives who ...cities near Villisca are ex--- attend the funeral services, her daughter Mrs Talmadge of ...was present at the time of death. Mrs Burnside was a member of the [obituary is in the fold of the newspaper on microfilm and not completely readable] VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Jul 2, 1914

Burnside, George - Ripe with the honors which come of a life of integrity and devoted to the upbuilding and betterment of the community in which it was passed, George Burnside suddenly passed to the rest eternal last Thursday afternoon at about two o'clock. Yes, death's call was sudden and it took from the family a loving husband and father, from the friends and community a loyal and highly esteemed citizen.

Mr Burnside was down on the streets Thursday afternoon and started home from the store of J.S. Banes at about half-past one o'clock. When in front of I.S. Keys' buggy room he was taken sick and leaned up against the building. Just then Cyrus Frame came along and asked the old gentleman what the trouble was and received the reply, "I am awful sick." Mr Keys then assisted the helpless man into the store while Mr Frame went after a doctor. Mr Burnside sank to the floor soon after entering the store and was carried to the rear of the building and laid on one of the counters near the stove, where he died within fifteen minutes in spite of all that the doctor and willing hands could do.

The remains of him, who but a few minutes before had left the happy home in the best of health, were taken to the residence and a sad scene was that when the wife, heart-broken by the terrible news, looked upon the cold and lifeless body of her loving companion.

The funeral services were held from the M.E. church Saturday forenoon, conducted by Rev Dudley, and the remains were interred at the North Grove cemetery.

Deceased was born in Scotland March 8, 1833, was married to Elizabeth Bryson December 13, 1855, they moved from Scotland to Page county, Iowa, in 1868 and to Villisca in 1899. To Mr and Mrs Burnside were born ten children, six of whom are left to cheer their mother in her old age. Mr Burnside was raised a Christian and he remained as such until the end. He was a grand old man and those who sympathize with the bereaved family are many. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Dec 18, 1901

Carlson, Emma Kate Swisher - Mrs Victor Carlson passed away Monday evening at 10 o'clock at her home southeast of Villisca at the age of 48 years, 3 months and 3 days. She had been seriously ill only about a week. Death was caused by a complication of diseases. The funeral services were held at the North Grove church at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon and the body was laid to rest in the cemetery there. Rev E.S. Menoher, assisted by Rev Robert Comyn, officiated.

Emma Kate Swisher was born August 1, 1870, in Page county, Iowa. She was united in marriage February 22, 1904, to Victor Carlson of near Villisca, and since that time they have made their home southeast of town. Mrs Carlson was a member of the North Grove church.

Besides her husband she leaves her aged father, Peter Swisher; two sisters, Pearl, living at home, and Mrs Harry Bennett of Seattle, Washington; three brothers, Ernest, living at home, and Benton and Clarence, who live in the immediate neighborhood; also a cousin, Mrs Frank Lindburg, who from infancy has lived in the Swisher home.

Mrs Carlson's life was a record of kindness and loving deeds, and the sympathy of many friends goes forth to the bereaved ones. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Nov 8, 1918

Carlson, Nelse Peter Victor, died Jun 4, 1936 Villisca, Jackson Twp, Montgomery Co, Iowa; wife Emma Carlson; born Aug 2, 1858 Sweden; father Maugnes Carlson born Sweden; mother unknown born Sweden; buried North Grove cemetery. Montgomery County, Iowa death record

Obituary - Victor Carlson, 78, who died in the Lewis nursing home here Thursday of last week at 5 pm, was born in Smoland, Sweden, August 3, 1858, and came to this country at the age of 23 years. He came directly to Montgomery county where he made his home most of his life. He was married to Emma Swisher and they resided for many years on a farm east of Villisca. They had no children.

Mrs Carlson preceeded her husband in death eighteen years ago. Mr Carlson leaves a sister, Christine, and a brother, Fredrick, in Sweden, and two brothers, Otto and Anton Carlson of near Villisca, also several nieces and nephews.

Mr Carlson was taken Thursday, May 28, from his apartment over the Knorr store here to the Lewis nursing home where he died one week later. He was taken from there to the Eno & Sutphen funeral chapel where the funeral services were held Sunday at 2 pm, with the Rev L.B. Carpenter in charge. The singing was by Mrs Cy Underwood and Miss Sylvia Enarson, with Miss Margaret Clayburg at the piano. The pallbearers were Carl, A.E., Arnold, Richard and Floyd Carlson and Glen Wallin, and interment was in the North Grove cemetery. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Jun 12, 1936

Casteel, Mary Dunn - Mary Elma Dunn, daughter of George L. and Sarah Jane Dunn, was born December 20, 1868, in the North Grove community in northeast Page county, and died near Gravity, Jan 8, at the age of 82 years and 18 days.

She was the eldest of six children and grew to womanhood in the North Grove community. She was a member of the Methodist church there.

She was married to William L. Casteel of the same community March 21, 1888. To them were born two children, Ada Lois Farrens of Gravity, and Charles Vernon, who died in infancy. Her husband died June 12, 1931.

She leaves to mourn her going the one daughter, Ada Lois Farrens of Gravity, six grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

For the past five years, she made her home in Gravity where she has led an active life, taking much interest and enjoyment in her garden and flowers.

Funeral services were conducted Jan 10, at the Shum Funeral home in Bedford, by Rev Robert M. Peters of the Bedford Methodist church. Burial at the North Grove cemetery. BEDFORD TIMES PRESS, Bedford, Iowa, Jan 18, 1941

Craighead, Hellen Phillips - Mrs Wm. R. Craighead, 86, died Sunday at 2 am at the home of her daughter, Mrs J.W. Hunt, southeast of Villisca, her death resulting from the infirmities of old age.

Helen Phillips, daughter of Leamon and Lucina Yates Phillips, was born near Cairo, Ill., on May 12, 1846, and came to Iowa with her parents when she was 8 years old. She was married to Wm. R. Craighead on Oct 7, 1868, and to this union eight children were born. Four daughters, Helen and May Craighead, Leonora Gaskell and Anna McMannama, preceded her in death.

Besides her husband, Mrs Craighead leaves two daughters, Mrs Lucina Murray of Grand Valley, Colo., Mrs J.W. Hunt of Villisca, two sons, Frank W. Craighead of Clarinda and Isaac N. Craighead of Palo Alto, Calif., one sister, Mrs Sue McClain of Coffeyville, Kas., two brothers, Hiram Phillips of Villisca and Frank Phillips of Onamia, Minn., fifteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.

Mrs Craighead was a member of the Baptist church. Following her death her body was taken to the Fessler & Sutphen funeral home where it remained until the funeral which was held Monday at 2 pm in the Christian church, conducted by the Rev L.B. Carpenter. The singing was by the Misses Eva Arbuckle and Doris McMahon, with Mrs Anna Freeman at the piano, and the pallbearers were Tom Overman, T.J. Wright, J.A. Whitney, Pete Larson and Jas. Carmichael. Interment was in the North Grove cemetery southeast of Villisca. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Jun 17, 1932

Craighead, William R. - W.R. Craighead, 90, of southeast of Villisca died Thursday noon of last week in the home of Mr and Mrs A.A. Fulton on east Fourth street. His death resulted from heart trouble and infirmities due to old age.

Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 2:00 in the Fessler & Sutphen funeral home in Villisca, the Rev W.F. Clayburg, pastor of the Methodist church of Villisca, officiating. Burial was made in the North Grove cemetery southeast of Villisca.

Mrs Cy Underwood and Miss Margaret Clayburg, accompanied Miss Helen Shepherd at the piano, sang for the services, and Philip Moyer, Paul Long, Wayne Spargue, Donald Shepherd, Arthur [Bi]illings and Russell Sheperd served as pallbearers.

William R. Craighead was born August 17, 1844, in Anderson, Ind. On October 7, 1868, he was united in marriage with Miss Helen Phillips and to them eight children were born, four of whom and Mrs Craighead are deceased.

Mr Craighead moved to this vicinity more than twenty years ago ...in his late sixties and had ...farmed southeast of Villisca. He is survived by four children, Frank W. of Clarinda, Isaac N. of ...sburgh, Calif., Mrs Lucina ...rry of Grand Junction, Colo., and Mrs SadaHunt of near Villisca, and by fourteen grandchildren. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Nov 30, 1934

Census records indicate he was born at Highland County, Ohio.

Day, Martha Dunn - Mrs Martha Day passed away this Monday morning at her home after an illness of many weeks. Services are to be held at 2:30 on Wednesday from the home at 20th and Stuart Streets. Dr D.J. Shenton will have charge of the service, burial at North Page cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 30, 1928

Martha Dunn, daughter of Arthur and Sabina Mitchell Dunn was born Sept 25, 1841 in Monroe County, Ohio.

She was married March 25, 1963, to Edward Day. To this union were born five children: Elmer G. of Dover, Okla, A. Emmet of Lakeland, Fla, Mrs Stella Payton and Wilbert S. of Clarinda, and Mrs Ostina Bodwell of Arlington, Kansas. All of whom are living and were with her in her last hours except A.E. of Lakeland, Fla who had made a recent visit to his mother.

The family removed to Iowa in 1874. In the year of 1876, her husband passed to his reward, leaving her with five small children.

With Christian courage and loving solicitude this noble mother kept the home, reared and educated her children, who today mourn the loss of this devoted mother.

The home was the scene of the funeral rites, the home she has built and loved so well. Dr David J. Shenton had charge of the funeral on Wednesday afternoon, the body being taken to the North Grove Cemetery where burial was given. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 3, 1928

Day, Rolland Thomas - Rolland Thomas Day, the little son of Mr and Mrs T.E. Day living six miles southeast of Villisca, died Tuesday, November 5, 1912, at half past two o'clock in the afternoon, of acute indigestion

Rolland Thomas was born at the home where he died, December 23, 1908, and was therefore three years, ten months and thirteen days old at the time of his death. He was the youngest of five children, one sister, Miss Doris, and three brothers, William Arthur, Edward and Elmo.

Rolland was a cheerful, healthy appearing little fellow and was the joy and pride of the home. He had gotten up early on the morning of his death and had gone to the field with his older brothers. He complained of feeling tired and his brothers sat down with him to rest when Rolland fell over in an unconscious state. One of his brothers stayed with him while the other ran to the barn to tell his father. Mr Day went to where the little fellow was and carried him into the house and a physician was summoned. He regained consciousness but early in the afternoon was again stricken and did not survive.

The funeral services were held last Thursday at eleven o'clock at the North Grove church conducted by Rev Koser of the Nodaway M.E. church. The interment was in the North Grove cemetery. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Nov 14, 1912

Dunn, Frank Bird, son of Jeremiah and Irene R. Dunn, was born March 15, 1878, in Taylor county, Iowa, and died Oct 26, 1950, at the age of 72 years. He spent his entire life on the farm where he was born.

He was united in marriage to Mrs Emma Clark on Aug 30, 1916, and reared her son, Lee Harold, in their home as his own. He was a member of the North Grove Methodist church for many years and was a faithful worker all his life.

He leaves his wife, his stepson and wife, four grandchildren, two great grandchildren, two sisters Mrs Alice Goudie of St Jo, Mo., and Mrs Martha Slack of Villisca; one brother, Delbert Milo of Glenwood. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Holly and Lloyd and one sister, Mrs Minnie Moser.

Funeral services were held at the North Grove church Saturday, at 2 pm with the Rev C.M. Rowe of Nodaway officiating. The pallbearers were L.A. Moser, Harold Scroggs, Robert Scroggs, Russell Slack, Leonard Scroggs and Arnold Davidson. The music was by Cecil Weaver, accompanied by Martin Hentsch, and interment was made in the North Grove cemetery. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Nov 2, 1950

Dunn, Irene Parker - Dunn, Irene, died Jun 26, 1913 Nodaway Twp; born Nov 2, 1844 Ill; widowed; father John Parker born unknown; mother -- Chase born unknown; buried North Grove cem. Taylor County, Iowa death record

Obituary - Mrs Jeramiah Dunn died at her home one mile southeast of the North Grove church Thursday, June 26, 1913, of Bright's disease. She had been ailing for almost two years, but was taken decidedly worse on the Saturday preceding her death and grew rapidly worse from that time on.

Irene R. Parker was born in Jersey county, Illinois, November 2, 1844, and was therefore 68 years, 7 months and 24 days old at the time of her death. Her mother died when the deceased was very young and she came to Iowa when she was yet a small child and had lived in the vicinity of her last residing place ever since. She was married to Jeramiah Dunn January 1, 1868, and her husband preceded her to the grave thirteen years ago. She is survived by seven children. They are: Mrs A.G. Goudie of St Joseph; Mrs Minnie Moser of Nodaway, and Mrs J.F. Slack, H.F. Dunn, F.B. Dunn and Milo Dunn, who live in the vicinity of their mother's home, and Lloyd Dunn of Grant.

Mrs Dunn was a kind, warm hearted woman, ever ready to help those needful; devoted to her home and children; a Christian from early childhood and during her suffering gave repeated evidence of her trust in her God.

The deceased was highly respected in the vicinity where she lived and will be greatly missed by a host of friends.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at three o'clock at the North Grove church by Rev G.W. Koser, pastor of that church and the M.E. church at Nodaway. The interment was in the North Grove cemetery. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Jul 3, 1913

Dunn, Jeremiah - The death of Jeremiah Dunn occurred Tuesday, April 3, at his home near North Grove, Page county. He was about 66 years old, and was born in Belmont Co., O. He came to Iowa in 1866 after service in the Union army and in 1868 married Miss Irene Parker. Eight children were born, seven of whom with the mother survive and were present at the bedside of the deceased during the closing hours. The funeral services were conducted by Rev Farley, on Thursday, 10 am at North Grove church. A large assemblage was present. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Apr 12, 1900

Dunn, Lydia Orme - Lydia Orme was born in Montgomery county, Md., April 6, 1821, died Feb 28, 1903, at the home of her daughter, Mrs Mary A. Swallow, in Nodaway township, Taylor county, Ia., after a short illness.

She was married to Nathan Dunn in Knox county, Ohio, Jan 4, 1844, with whom she came to Iowa in 1860. Nine children were born to this union, seven of whom are left to mourn the loss of a mother, two having died in childhood. Those surviving are Leander and Samuel, who reside in Page county; Jesse, John W., and Mrs M.A. Swallow, in Taylor county; Martin, in Jewell county, Kan., and Nathan, in Omaha. Also twenty-nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren survive her.

The deceased while in her teens, joined the Methodist Episcopal church in Ohio and continued a member until the time of her death.

"Aunt Lydia," as she was familiarly called, was always ready to perform any service that would make life happier for others. She was a tireless church worker, a faithful companion, a noble mother and a sympathetic friend and neighbor.

The funeral services were held Monday at the North Grove church, at 11 o'clock, conducted by Rev Mr Carpenter. After which her remains were laid to rest beside her companion who preceded her in death, Feb 16, 1894. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Mar 11, 1903

Dunn, Mary Amanda Dunn - Mrs Samuel Dunn, daughter of William and Harriett Dunn, was born in Monroe county, Ohio, in 1853 and died at her home southeast of Villisca on Nov 23, 1929, at the age of 76 years. Her death was caused from cancer of the liver, from which she had suffered for the last six weeks.

Mary Amanda Dunn came with her parents to Iowa when 14 years of age and settled on a farm near the North Grove church. On Feb 3, 1878, she was married to Samuel Dunn of Taylor county and to them were born two daughters, who are Mrs A.L. Thompson, who was at home with her mother, and Mrs W.F. Query of Selma, Mont. She leaves also one grandson, Orville McNeal of Los Angeles, Calif., and two brothers and one sister. They are John Will Dunn of Idaho, Arthur Dunn of Villisca and Miss Marie Dunn of Clarinda. The husband of the deceased died Aug 14 of this year.

The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 2:30 oclock in the North Grove church with Rev George A. Lawton, pastor of the Methodist church in Villisca, in charge of the service. The singing was by the Misses Margaret Lindell and Vendla Adkins, with Miss Erma Edwards at the organ. The pallbearers were O.V. Wise, J.L. Himiler, John Hunt, A.W. Poston, Frank Hedstrom and W.R. Maines, and interment was in the North Grove cemetery. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Nov 29, 1929

Dunn, Mary Amanda, died Nov 23, 1929 East Township, Montgomery Co, Iowa; husband Samuel Dunn; born Jun 9, 1853 Ohio; father Wm. Dunn born Ohio; mother Harriett Kane born Ohio; buried North Grove cem. Montgomery County, Iowa death record

Dunn, Sam, died Aug 14, 1929 East Township, Montgomery Co, Iowa; wife Mary Amanda Dunn; born Mar 13, 1851 Ohio; father Nathan Dunn born Ohio; mother Lydia Orme born Maryland; buried North Grove cem. Montgomery County, Iowa death record

Obituary - Sam Dunn, pioneer resident of this vicinity, died Wednesday night at 9:15 o'clock at his home one mile southeast of Villisca, his death resulting from paralysis. He suffered a stroke three years ago, and two weeks ago he was stricken again. His throat and tongue were paralyzed, and for three weeks preceding his death he was unable to take any nourishment except in liquid form.

Mr Dunn was born March 13, 1851, in Knox county, Ohio, and was 78 years old at his death. He came to Page county, Iowa, when he was 10 years old, settling near Hawleyville, and for the last forty-seven years he lived in the vicinity of Villisca.

He was married to Mary Amanda Dunn on Feb 3, 1878, at her home near Clarinda, and to them two daughters were born. They are Mrs W.F. Query of Selma, Mont, and Mrs A.L. Thompson of Villisca. Besides his wife and daughters he leaves also three brothers, Mark of Mankato, Kas., Leander of southeast of Villisca and John of Pomona, Calif. There is also one grandson, R.O. McNeal of Los Angeles, who with his wife has been here for the last two weeks.

The body was brought to the Fessler & Sutphen funeral home to await the funeral service which will be held this Friday at 2 pm at the North Grove church, conducted by Rev Geo. A. Lawton. The pallbearers will be A.W. and J.T. Poston, John Hunt, Frank Hedstrom, J.L. Himiler and O.V. Wise, and interment will be in the North Grove cemetery. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Aug 16, 1929

Earl, Benjamin - Died, Mr Benjamin Earl, aged 75 years, of dropsy and heart disease, at his residence in the town of Nodaway, Taylor county, seven miles east of Villisca, April 8, 1878.

Mr Earl leaves a widow, two stepsons and a daughter, with many friends and relatives to mourn his loss. He was born in the state of New York, and came to this state eight years ago. He professed the religion of Jesus Christ and joined the Baptist Church in 1824. His funeral services were held at the residence on the 9th, conducted by Pastor L.M. Newell, of Villisca. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Apr 11, 1878

Foulk, Elizabeth Reynolds - Mrs Elizabeth Anne Foulk, for more than thirty years a resident of Nodaway and vicinity, died Saturday morning at the Community hospital in Creston, following an operation which she underwent there.

Elizabeth Anne Reynolds was born Sept 19, 1841, in Tippecanoe county, Indiana, and was 86 years old at the time of her death. She was married to John Foulk in Wapello, Iowa, on February 20, 1871, and to this union four children were born, two of whom died several years ago, another, Mrs J.M. Sheridan of Villisca, died March 1, 1927. Mrs May Jones of Nodaway is the only surviving child.

Mrs Foulk was preceded in death by her husband in April, 1916. Besides her daughter she leaves also one sister, Mrs J.W. Wise of Omaha, and two brothers, O.P. Reynolds of southeast of Villisca and John Reynolds of Missouri.

Mrs Foulk and her husband lived on a farm near Wapello, moving from there to a farm four miles north of Nodaway. They moved twenty-nine years ago from the farm to Nodaway where they continued to live the remaining years of their lives. Mrs Foulk was a member of the Methodist church in Nodaway. The body was brought to the Fessler & Sutphen funeral home to await the funeral.

The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Nodaway Methodist church, with Rev J.W. Ellis in charge of the service. The singing was by Lloyd Means, Mrs James Means, Leo Rider and Mrs Harold Everett, and the pallbearers were Charles and Robert Reynolds, Chris Coley, Steve Arnott, George Ross and Emery Cramer. Interment was in the North Grove cemetery beside the husband of the deceased. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Oct 21, 1927

Foulk, John - The death of John Foulk of Nodaway occurred Saturday forenoon at 9:00, following a long illness of heart and kidney trouble. The funeral was held Monday morning at 10 o'clock at the Nodaway Methodist church, the services being conducted by the pastor, Rev W.H. Doyle. Interment was made in North Grove cemetery. Deceased was born in England October 28, 1846, and was aged 69 years, 5 months and 17 days. He came to America with his parents when a child of 9 years and lived at various places, finally removing to Nodaway where his death occurred. He was married to Miss Elizabeth Reynolds in 1871, who survives him with two daughters, Mrs May Jones and Mrs Edyth Sheridan of Nodaway. ADAMS COUNTY FREE PRESS, Corning, Iowa, Apr 22, 1916

McCain, Lucinda Mendenhall - Mrs S.P. McCain, 83, died at 2 am Sunday at her home in Hepburn where she had resided for the last forty years. She is survived by her husband, S.P. McCain of Hepburn, and three sons, Elmer of Hepburn, Theodore of Fremont, Neb., and Ervin, whose residence is unknown.

Funeral services were held at 1:30 pm Monday in the Fairview church south of Villisca, with the Rev Arthur Mortenson, pastor of the Villisca Presbyterian church, in charge. Singing was by a mixed quartet composed of Forest Wynn, Mrs Dalby and Mr and Mrs Paul Negley of the Hepburn vicinity.

Pallbearers were Lee Crosby, Grove Shields, Lee and James Lovelace, Chris Sims and Fred Grimm, all of near Hepburn. Interment was made in Fairview cemetery.

Lucinda Mendenhall was born February 24, 1849, in Macon county, Missouri. She was the mother of seven children, four having preceded her in death. Besides her husband and three sons who survive her, she leaves one sister and one brother, Arminda of southern Missouri and Jasper who resides in Oklahoma. She is survived also by ten grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren. Early in life she affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal church. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Dec 23, 1932

Miller, Flossie L. - Funeral services for Flossie L. Miller, 87, will be held at 2 pm Friday at the Sutphen Funeral Home in Villisca with Rev Clair Kerns officiating. Interment will be at the Fairview cemetery in northern Page County.

Miss Miller passed away at the Good Samaritan Center in Villisca Jan 19 after a lengthy illness.

Miss Miller was the daughter of William and Sarah Slack Miller born in Villisca. She taught in rural schools in this area and taught in the Villisca schools for a number of years.

James Olenius of Villisca is a brother-in-law. She is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 21, 1982

Obituary - Flossie L. Miller, daughter of William R. Miller and Sara Slack Miller, was born at Villisca, Ia, on August 28, 1894, and died at the Good Samaritan Center in Villisca, Ia, on January 19, 1982 at the age of 87 years.

She attended school in Villisca and graduated from the Villisca High School and attended college at Maryville, Mo.

Flossie taught school in the Villisca community for forty-two years; first in the rural schools and then the third grade for many years in the Lincoln Building. She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge; The Degree of Honor Lodge; and the Villisca United Methodist Church.

Flossie was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Frank Miller; three sisters, Alice Olenius, Faye Van Alstein and Mary Enarson. She is survived by one brother-in-law, James L. Olenius; one sister-in-law, Bertha Miller of Villisca; eight nieces, Verla Alford, Corning, Ia, Jean Copley, Austin, Minn, Janice Johnson, Omaha, Ne, LaVaughn Gillespie, Englewood, Co, Berdine Seeman, Williams, Ca, Aneva Swallow, Williams, Ca, and Naomi McCormick, Atlantic, Ia, and one nephew, James R. Olenius, Villisca.

A memorial fund has been established by the family. Contributions may be sent to James Olenius, Jr, R.R. 1, Villisca, Ia.

Funeral services were held Friday, January 22, 1982, at the Sutphen Funeral Home with the Reverend Clair Kerns officiating.

Musical selections of "Amazing Grace" and "How Great Thou Art" were sung by Mrs Kenneth Higgins, who was accompanied by Mrs Willard White. Mrs Dean Myers was at the memory book.

Flowerbearers were Mrs Ben Goecker and Mrs Julia Sprague. Casketbearers were Galen Russell, Kenneth Higgins, Don Wirth, Jim Milligan, Manford Sanders, and Dale Lewis.

Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery.

Arrangements by Sutphen Funeral Home, Villisca, Ia. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca,Iowa, Jan 28, 1982

Miller, Sarah Slack - Sarah, daughter of Henry and Mary Slack, was born near Cambridge, Ill., Oct 8, 1868. At the age of 5 years she came with her parents to a farm 4 miles south of Villisca where the remainder of the family still lives.

She was married to William Miller on Feb 20, 1889. To this union were born six children--four daughters and two sons, Frank and Flossie Miller and Alice Olenius of Villisca and Faye Van Alstine of Corning. One daughter, Mary Enarson, died in 1928 and one son in infancy. Her husband died May 31, 1917. She leaves besides the four children, nine grandchildren, one sister, Fanny Slack, and two brothers, Harry and Caleb Slack of Villisca. One brother, John Slack, died in 1936.

Mrs Miller joined the Methodist church in her youth and always had an active part in the work of the church, Sunday school and Ladies Aid society as long as her health permitted. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, May 29, 1941

Miller, William R. - W.R. Miller, for many years a resident of Villisca and vicinity, died Thursday morning of this week at his home south of Guss. Anemia was the cause of his death. Since April 1 of this year he had suffered a great deal from the trouble. For two years he had suffered, but was especially sick during the last two months.

The funeral services will be held Sunday at 2:30 at the Fairview church southeast of Villisca. Rev E.S. Menoher of this city will have charge of the services. Burial will be made at the Fairview cemetery.

Will R. Miller was born in Addison, Steuben county, New York, March 18, 1864. He came to Page county from New York in the spring of 1881. He was married to Sarah Slack February twentieth, 1889. To this union six children were born, one having died in infancy. Those living are: Mrs Mary Enarson of Gravity, Iowa; Frank of near Villisca, and Flossie, Faye and Alice at home. He is also survived by one sister, Mrs Mary Rouse of Wellsboro, Pennsylvania; also one grandson, Wesley Robert Miller.

Mr Miller was employed by the Burlington eleven years, and two years for the Adams Express Company in this city. He joined the Methodist church in early life. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Jun 2, 1917

Moffitt, George Wesley - George Wesley Moffitt, was born in Page County, Iowa, on March 22nd, 1963. He died June 21, 1953 at Hastings, Nebr.

At the age of twenty-two years he united with the Church of Christ at Villisca, Iowa.

On May 17th, 1926, he was married to Elizabeth Force at Cotter, Ark.

All who knew him understood his chosen vocation was of deep importance to him. He loved his Bible and his family.

While George Moffitt was living, he wrote the following requests:

"When my time comes to pass from this world to the Great Beyond, I don't want my family and friends to go into mourning for me, for grief, like patriotism, is in the heart and not outside. I ask that a minimum be spent on my funeral, no fine coffin. If a minister, I request him to say I lived according to my sights, and while no respecter of quarrelsome religions, I had a profound love of the Creator.

"If anyone ask what sort of a man I was, tell him that I thought more of human happiness than of riches; that I loved those dear to me and thought of them often; that I honored my friends and loved them; that I never wilfully wronged a single human being, whether friend or enemy; and that I died with a clear conscience. Finally, remember me as tenderly as you wish, but live your own lives in your own way, defend what is your own, but take nothing that is not yours. Stand up for what you believe to be right, but do no wrong to any one. Do these things and in the end you will face death fearlessly as I do.

"My wishes as to funeral arrangements: The IOOF Bertrand Lodge, of which I am a member, will have charge in full, if convenient for them to do so. Interment should be where Lizzie, my wife, selects."

He leaves to mourn, his wife, Elizabeth; his son Paul, an adopted son, George Moffitt, of Sterling, Colorado; two step daughters, Mrs Louis Danneld of Bertrand and Kathryn Walgamott of Curtis; grandchildren, one great grandchild and many friends.

Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, June 24, at 2 pm from the Sandstrom Funeral home in Bertrand with Warren Anderson, officiating. Bernard Sandstrom was soloist, accompanied by Mr and Mrs Ralph Holmquist.

Pallbearers were Alf Nutzman, John Hallier, Willis Smith, Kermit Nutzman, Everett Schlecter and Don Wickwire.

He was laid to rest in Highland Cemetery near Bertrand. Sandstrom Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. BERTRAND HERALD, Bertrand, Nebraska, Jul 3, 1953

Moffitt, Hugh - The funeral services of the body of Hugh Moffitt were held at the Fairview church, south of town, last Friday forenoon at eleven o'clock and the remains were interred in the cemetery at that place, Rev S.J. McCormick officiating. A large number of the old gentleman's friends and neighbors were present to pay their last tribute of respect to the deceased and sympathize with the bereaved family, which consists of a wife, four sons and as many daughters.

Mr Moffitt was born in Randolph county, North Carolina, December 4, 1821, and was married to Sarah Craven in 1843, then moved to Iowa, near Council Bluffs, in 1854 and two years later settled in Page county. Here improved a fine farm on which they lived until a few months ago, when they moved to Villisca on account of Mr Moffitt's failing health. To this happy couple were born thirteen children, five of whom preceded their father in death. In 1859 deceased united with Missionary Baptist church then located near where Hepburn now stands. During the Civil war this church went down and he never joined any other. Up to the time of his death he talked much on the subject of religion and died with unshaken confidence in Christ as his all sufficient Savior. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Sep 27, 1900

Moffitt, Sarah Marie Craven - Mrs Sarah Moffitt, the mother of Mrs William Burnside of southeast of town and of T.J. Moffitt formerly of this vicinity but now of California, died at her home at Winfield, Kansas, Tuesday, February 23, 1909, of heart failure.

The body was brought here and the funeral and interment took place at Fairview chapel under the ministration of Rev Foreman of the Christian church, of Bedford, last Friday forenoon.

Mrs Moffitt was 84 years of age. She formerly lived at this place and was widely known and greatly beloved by Villisca people. She left here and moved to Kansas about six years ago. She was the mother of thirteen children, eight of whom survive as follows: Mrs Elizabeth Gunn of Kansas; Mrs Sarah Sheldon of Washington; Mrs Ellen Gentry of Oregon; Mrs Wm. Burnside of this place; W.R. Moffitt of Washington; Rev I.D. Moffitt of Winfield; T.J. Moffitt of California, and G.W. Moffitt of Nebraska. Mrs Moffitt leaves many friends who sympathize with the bereaved relatives in their hours of affliction, for she was a true and worthy woman and had lived a long and useful life. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Mar 4, 1909

WINFIELD COURIER, Winfield, Kansas, 22 Apr 1909

Cowley County, Kansas notification - I.D. Moffett and Emma Moffitt, his wife, and I.D. Moffitt, Executor of the last will and testament and the estate of Sarah M. Moffitt, deceased, Plaintiffs

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W.R. Moffitt and Saddie Moffitt, his wife - 1/11 interest in land

Pullen, Kenneth Lee "Kenny" - Funeral services for Kenneth Lee Pullen were held Friday, September 17, 2004, at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel in Clarinda with Rev John Clark and Steve Carroll officiating. Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery near Hepburn.

Kenneth Lee Pullen was born March 3, 1951 in Elmo, Mo, the son of Max Eugene Pullen Sr and Dorothy Dean (New) Pullen. He attended Clarinda schools. He later served in the United States Army where he was a M16 Sharpshooter and was awarded a National Defense Service Medal.

Kenny worked most of his life for Gus Construction. For the past seven years he worked as an operator for Iowa Waste of Red Oak. Kenny loved the outdoors.

Kenny was preceded in death by his mother Dorothy New Pullen and his father-in-law Robert Carroll.

Kenny is survived by his wife Vicki of Villisca, children: Allan Searl and wife Kristi of Clarinda, Sheila Runyon and husband Dick of Shenandoah, Ia, Jodie Smith and Gary Bennett of Clarinda, Frank Pullen and wife Dawn of Clarinda, Rachael Carter and Michael Defriese of Charleston, Tn, Ryan Pullen of Red Oak, Ia, Brittney and Courtney Pullen of the home; nine grandchildren; father Max Pullen of Clarinda; brother Gene Pullen and Nancy Westphal of Corning, Ia; brothers-in-law: Dave Carroll of Fairmont, Ne, Steve Carroll and wife Sheryl of Minden, Ia, Mike Carroll of Avoca, Ia, Kevin Carroll and wife Tiffiny of Council Bluffs, Ia; sister-in-law Traci Schimpf and Hans Mix of Bellevue, Ne; mother-in-law Carol Carroll of Fairmont, Ne; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A memorial fund is being established. Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel of Clarinda was in charge of arrangements. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Sep 28, 2004

Rowe, Sharon Kaye - Graveside rites were held July 2, at Fairview Cemetery in Page County for, Sharon Kaye Rowe, infant daughter of Mrs Betty Jo Rowe, of Des Moines, Iowa.

Serivces were held by Rev Kenneth Dotson with Sutphen Funeral Home in charge.

Sharon Kaye was born June 30, 1970 in Des Moines, Iowa and died July 1, 1970. Besides her mother she leaves a brother, Kevin; two sisters, Theresa Jean and Tammy; and her grandparents, Mr and Mrs Russell Hendry of Villisca. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Jul 9, 1970

Slack, Catherine - Catherine Slack was born in Ireland and was 77 years of age at the time of her death, Jan 30, 1900. She came with her parents to this country in the year 1857 and moved in the vicinity of Villisca, Ia in the year 1874. She was a member of a family of seven children. One brother, George, is deceased. Four brothers, Henry, Wm., Caleb and John, and two sisters, Mrs John Bridgeman and Mrs Geo Atkinson survive and mourn the loss of a beloved sister. Miss Slack was an invalid for several years and was confined to her bed for about ten weeks in her last illness. She was a member of the Episcopal church and near the end indicated that she was prepared and ready to go. She was a good and kind sister and daughter. The love and devotion that was mutual between her and her brother John who had lived together from birth to death is beautiful and sublimely pathetic. "She rests from her labors and her works do follow her." The funeral services conducted by Rev Dudley took place at the house, on Wednesday forenoon, Jan 31. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Feb 8, 1900

Slack, Fannie Vail - Funeral services were held here Thursday at 2 pm at the Sutphen funeral home for Miss Fannie Slack who died Tuesday after an extended illness. The funeral sermon was by the Rev L.H. Athey and the singing was by Cecil Weaver, accompanied by Mrs Frances Wheeler. The pallbearers were Fred Wisecup, Frank White, Dale Lewis, Elmer Larson, Lyle Miller and Clarence Taylor, and interment was in the Fairview cemetery south of Villisca.

Fannie Vail Slack, daughter of Henry and Mary Slack, was born near Cambridge, Ill., Jan 9, 1874, and was 75 years of old at the time of her death. At the age of 1 year she moved with her parents to the farm southeast of Villisca which was her home 74 years.

She attended rural school and Villisca high school and was a member of the Methodist church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Mrs Sarah Miller, and a brother, John Slack. She is survived by two brothers, Harry and Caleb Slack with whom she made her home. One nephew and three nieces also survive. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Jan 27, 1949

Slack, Harry - Funeral services for Harry Slack, 86, early resident of this community, were held Wednesday afternoon at the Sutphen funeral home, conducted by the Rev Everett H. Staats. Mr Slack died Oct 6 at the Clarkson hospital in Omaha.

Singing at the funeral was by Cecil Weaver, accompanied by Mrs Frances Wheeler, and in charge of flowers were Mrs Emma White and Mrs Frances Larson. Pallbearers were Rolly Sunderman, Howard Cooney, Ben Greenfield, F. White, Elner Larson and Laysure Lewis, and burial was in the Fairview cemetery.

Harry Slack, son of Henry and Mary Slack, was born March 9, 1866, in Illinois, from where he came in his youth to the farm four miles southeast of Villisca which was his home continuously until his death. His parents, one brother John, two sisters, Mrs Sarah Miller and Miss Fannie Slack, preceded him in death.

Surviving him are his brother Caleb, with whom he lived, one nephew Rusell Slack, three nieces, Mrs James Olenius and Miss Flossie Miller of Villisca and Mrs Faye Van Alstine of Corning. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Oct 16, 1952

Slack, Henry - Henry Slack died at his home four miles south of Villisca Tuesday morning, October 1, 1912, at nine o'clock. He had been in declining health for several months, but was confined to his bed but a few weeks before his demise.

Henry Slack was born in Ireland April 9, 1820 and was therefore ninety-two years, five months and twenty-two days old at the time of his death. He came to America with his parents and settled in New York state. Later he moved to Illinois and was united in marriage to Mary Flemming in Galesburg in 1865. In 1875 they located in Iowa and settled on the farm where Mr Slack died. To Mr and Mrs Slack five children were born, all of whom survive him. They are: Harry, Caleb and Fannie, residing at home, John, who lives on a farm just across the road from his parental home, and Mrs W.R. Miller of Villisca. He is also survived by his wife, who is 82 years of age, and six grandchildren, Mary, Flossie, Faye, Alice and Frank Miller.

Mr Slack had been a hale and robust man all his life and up until the last year was active in farm work. He was a useful man, a good neighbor, and an honored citizen. He had been much favored in that death had never entered his home.

The funeral was held from the residence Wednesday afternoon at half past two o'clock. The services were conducted by Rev J.W. Taylor, pastor of the Villisca M.E. church. His only brother, Caleb Slack of Gravity was among those from a distance who attended the funeral. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Oct 3, 1912

Slack, John - Uncle Johnnie Slack died at the home of his brother Wm, in Page county Monday night after an illness of several months. The funeral services were held today noon at the Fairview church and the remains buried in the cemetery near by. Rev Dodds of Clarinda conducted the services. Mr Slack made his home in Villisca with a sister for two years, but she died about two years ago and he lived alone until last fall, since which time he has made his home with Wm. Slack and family. Deceased has been a resident of this vicinity for nearly thirty years and the old gentleman was admired by many who are left to mourn his departure. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Jan 29, 1902

Truedson, Axel - Axel Truedson, who has been employed by O.A. Anderson, on the Niles farm for about three years past, until Monday, when he quit, suicided by shooting himself in the head, about 10 am Tuesday.

He has never been considered a man of strong intellect and has always been subject to fits of despondency and it was during one of these he took his life. No other reason is known for the act. He went over to the Delaneys that morning and asked for a pipe of tobacco which was given him and he went away. Soon after a shot was heard and one of the boys later, found him dead with a revolver lying near.

He is a Swede, unmarried, and aged about 35 years. In a note left he gave no special reason for suicide, but said good bye to his friends, and intimated that drink was the principal cause of his troubles.

We are told his mother is still living in Sweden and that he has considerable property there. His only relative in this country is a cousin living at Galesburg, Ills. He was buried in the Beavers cemetery yesterday. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, May 14, 1891

Upp, John Henry - Last Friday forenoon at eleven o'clock occurred the funeral services over the remains of Henry Upp, who died suddenly last Wednesday while working in the timber east of Hepburn. The funeral was held from the Hepburn Methodist church, Revs Campbell of this city and Dodds of Hepburn officiating. The remains were interred in the Fairview cemetery, the services at the grave being conducted by the I.O.O.F., of which order Mr Upp was a member. Deceased leaves a wife and two sons, Frank and Lee, to mourn the sad and untimely death of a loving companion and kind father. The whole community grieves with the bereaved ones.

Mr Upp was a genial, obliging and respected citizen and his unexpected death has cast a cloud of darkness over the large territory in which he was known. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Feb 6, 1901

Welsh, Sarah Elizabeth Cullum - Sarah Elizabeth Cullen was born in Wellsville, Columbian county, Oh., Feb 22, 1839. She was married to William S. Welsh, Canton, Mo., Dec 27, 1863. To this union were born seven children, two sons and five daughters, viz: A.J. Welsh of Denton, Tex; Sarah J. Bull of Hepburn, Ia; B.W. Welsh, of Hepburn, Ia; Ella R. Schrader, Joplin, Mo; E.M. Damewood, Clarinda, Ia; Rebecca M., Villisca, Ia, and Anna M. Damewood. These children all survive her except the last mentioned, who died Dec 9, 1903. Thirty-three grandchildren; and five greatgrandchildren also survive her. Mrs Welsh came to Valley township, Page county, soon after the war and settled on a farm four miles east of Hepburn, where she died, Tuesday, April 13, 1915, after an illness which lasted but nine days at the age of 76 years 1 month and nine days. A good woman and a good mother has gone to her reward. But she will always be lovingly remembered by the dear ones from whom death has for a time separated her. Nor will she be soon forgotten by those neighbors and friends who knew her for an ideal Christian mother and neighbor. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 15, 1915

Winter, Edward Crain - Dr Edward Winter, age 67, of Iowa City, Iowa, formerly of Clarinda, Iowa died Monday, January 20, 2003, at University Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa. Memorial services was held 10:30 am Saturday, January 25, 2003, at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Clarinda, Iowa with Rev Mark Wright and Rev Joed Miller officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, rural Clarinda, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to the Trinity Presbyterian Church, Clarinda, Iowa or St Andrew Presbyterian Church, Iowa City, Iowa. Walker-Merrick Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Edward Crain Winter was born July 10, 1935, at Hepburn, Iowa, to Charles Edward Winter and Martha Margaret (Crain) Winter. Ed was a 1953 graduate of Clarinda High School and a 1960 graduate of Iowa State University as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. On December 27, 1960, he was united in marriage at Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Mary Carole Hird, who survives. Ed had a private veterinary practice in Clarinda, Iowa for 25 years. He had worked as a circuit supervisor for Food Safety Inspector Service of U.S.D.A. since 1985. Ed was a member of St Andrew Presbyterian Church, Iowa City, Iowa.

Preceding Ed in death were his parents, brother; Kenneth Winter, brother-in-law Don Hart and sister-in-law Glenna Winter. Survivors include his wife Carole of Iowa City, Iowa, children: Susan Winter of Sioux City, Iowa, Christopher Winter of Kansas City, Missouri, Nancy Randall and her husband David of Houston, Texas, Catherine Dakkuri and her husband Rami of Seattle, Washington, grandchildren: Edward Van Cura, Douglas Van Cura, Anamarie Van Cura, Katharine Randall, Stuart Randall, Grace Randall and Bailey Randall, brother-in-law; Fred Hird of Arlington, Virginia, brother, Douglas Winter and his wife Frances of Clarinda, Iowa, sister Esther Hart of Coin, Iowa, brother Byron Winter of Steward, Nebraska, sister Carolyn Guigli and her husband Bill of Madrid, Iowa, sister Martha Thompson of Lamar, Colorado, sister-in-law, Betty Winter of Clarinda, Iowa. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 29, 2003