Page County, Iowa obituaries
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Keefe, George -

Mrs Geo Keefe and her sister, Miss Knowles, of Maryville, Mo., were in the city Friday and Saturday. Mrs. Keefe was looking after the business affairs of her late husband who was killed in an auto wreck near Barnard, a few weeks ago. Mr. Keefe had operated extensively in insurance around here. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 14, 1913

Geo. R. Keefe Killed,
George R. Keefe, agent for the Equitable Life Insurance    Co. of Iowa, was killed in an auto accident last night on the road between St. Joe and Maryville, says a rumor, since confirmed.     Mr. Keefe, whose home is in Maryville, has done much business   and   is well known here.   Report says that another fellow was driving him and they missed a bridge,    the other man  being only slightly injured, but Keefe instantly killed. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 17, 1913

 

Keeler, Emma Joseph Smith - Emma Josephine Smith was born in the state of Ohio   in the year of 1862, Jan. 20.   The only daughter of Jacob and Araminta Smith.   She came to this state when a small   girl and grew to womanhood in this country, where she was united to Charles Keeler, Nov. 20, 1879, six   children were born to this union, one dying   in infancy, and one in youth." She leaves four children, her devoted husband, four brothers and one sister to grieve her departure.   The beloved departed has lived through two years of great suffering, through which she showed a sweet spirit; always   patient and kind.   It is with great sorrow we give her up, but living on in his promise we will meet her at the Pearly Gates. Her brother, George J. Carey, of Lorimor, and her only sister, Mrs. Edna Pepper of Ames were present at the funeral. It was impossible to reach others of the relatives.  Mrs.   Keeler's death leaves a vacant   place   in the home, which can never be filled. Funeral services were conducted at the home near Page Center. Saturday, at -- p.m. by Rev. Joseph Penn of Shambaugh. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 6, 1917

Mrs. Charles H. Keeler.
Page Iowa—[Special Correspondence of The Journal]—Emma Josephine Smith was born in Ohio, Jan. 20, 1862, being the only daughter of Arminta and Jacob Smith. She came to Iowa with her parents while just a girl and was married in this state to Charles H. Keeler, Nov. 20, 1879. Six children were born to this union. One died in infancy, and another in youth. Those living are Henry Clinton of Gravity, Mrs. Cora Carmichael of New Market, Mrs. Inice Mitts, and Mrs. Eunice Wubkur of Page, Iowa, all of whom were present at the time of her death; also one half-brother, George J. Carey, of Lorimor, Iowa, and her only half-sister, Mrs. Edna Pepper of Boone, Iowa. Besides her devoted husband and children she leaves three half-brothers and one half-sister and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn their loss. Mrs. Keeler lived through two years of great suffering, during which she has always patient and looking forward anxiously for the time to come when she would be called to her heavenly home. Mrs. Keeler passed away at her home in Page, Thursday night, Nov. 29, 1917, at 1:20. She leaves a vacant place in the home which never can be filled. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 6, 1917

 

Keenan, C.S. - C. S. Keenan died Sept. 15th, at his home in Shenandoah, after a long illness. He was 64 years of age. Mr. Keenan located at that place in 1869 with the locating of the town, and had since made it his home. His was rather a strenuous career, as lawyer pollution and home town man, and ever fighting for what he thought was right. He was an active republican until 1896, when he espoused the cause of W. J. Bryan and predicted his ultimate election as president. Mr. Keenan leaves a wife and two children to mourn his death. The funeral took place last Thursday at 4 p. m., under the auspices of the Masonic lodge of that city, Rev. W. W. Merritt of Red Oak, delivering the sermon. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 24, 1908

 

Keenan, John H. -

Notice of the death and burial of John H. Keenan appeared in Tuesday's Issue. We then said he was an old soldier and a member of the local G. A. R. Post, but we did not say he was honest. This we took for granted would be understood. The writer, however, still bears on every hand the remark that John H, Keenan was an honest man. He naturally asks himself whether an honest man is so rare at this beginning of the twentieth century, that when one is found, his name is on every tongue. We inquire what it was about the honesty of John Keenan that makes it the favorite and common topic of conversation of those he left behind. Was it merely because he was scrupulously honest? No; other men have been equally honest. But perhaps the men have been few who endured the sacrifices to be honest that John Keenan endured. Why do the men feel it worthy of remark that this man was honest? Because many times he borrowed five, ten or fifteen dollars of these same men to tide him over the hard places, or to buy the the necessaries of life for his family, and more than once did he go hungry that he might repay these amounts, dollar for dollar. It is an easy thing for a man worth a hundred tnousand dollars to be honest, for his sacrifice is involved in doing so, but the man who is religiously honest, even at the expense of satisfying hunger, is a hero.
I have said it is an easy thing for a rich man to be honest. This statement may seem paradoxical in the light of the numbers of this class that practice dishonesty in connection with their tax returns, and in the light of certain other of their practices. Certainly a glimpse at the life of John Keenau should cause the hot blush of shame to paint the cheeks of chose who have not been honest, when they might have done so, even without personal sacrifice.
Plain John Keenan took with him to the grave as much as the wealthiest can take; he left behind him the most precious thing that any one can leave —a good name, won through sacrifice. So impressed were the war scarred comrades of this man, with his religion of honesty, that, as they stood about his grave with bared heads, they spoke not of his military record, but rather of his civil record—of his record as an honest man, who "is the noblest work of God." CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 7, 1901

John H. Keenan died at the home of his son in Stark county. Kas., Sunday, June 2,1901, from lagrippe. He was a resident of this city for years, having left here last winter. His remains were shipped to this city Monday evening and the funeral took place from the home of a son in south Clarinda. Tuesday at 2 o'clock. He was an old soldier, and the G. A. R. post members took charge of the remains. He was about 65 years of age. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 6, 1901

 

Keeney, Bruce - Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Kenney [sic, Keeney] were called to mourn the death of their three year old son, Bruce, early this morning. First of the week he was poorly from a cold and Tuesday it developed into diphtheria.   All possible effort was made for relieve but to no effect and he gradually sank away. The home was promptly quarantined, and the funeral will be held tonight at 12 o'clock.   It is a severe blow to the parents. Mrs. Kenney's mother, Mrs. Miller, arrived this morning from Chicago.   There are no other cases within the city. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 1, 1910

 

Keener, James' INFANT SON - The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. James Keener was buried Sunday afternoon at two o'clock. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 17, 1906

 

Keener, Nannie Morton -

Miss Nannie Morton Keener died Sunday morning at the home of her brother, Mr. John D. Keener, in Southwest Clarinda, aged 52 years, 7 months and 14 days. Her last sickness was of only about a week's duration, but she had been in poor health many years. Miss Keener was a native of Pennsylvania and came to this city with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Keener, many years ago. She was a very amiable and devoted Christian lady and her death is deeply mourned. The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by Rev. W. C. Williamson, and interment in the city cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 1, 1915

Nannie Morgan Keener second daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Keener was born in West Lebanon, Ind. Co., Pa., in 1862 and died Mar. 29th, 1915, at her home south 17th St. Clarinda, la. Having come here with her parents in 1867 then a little girl five years old. Nannie has grown to Christian womanhood in this home, where we are assembled today, to pay our last respects to her. She gave her name early in life to our United Presbyterian congregation for membership enrollment, for she never knew ought but to love and trust her Savior, and none of our members were more faithful in attendance at the Sabbath day services, the prayer meeting and the missionary society, if she was physically able to be present. We shall think of Nannie as one whose life was one of loving sacrifice and unselfish, helpfulness in the home, first to her father and mother, who have gone before to their heavenly rest and then to her brother, John, who has in turn given her such patient, tender care during these long weeks in which she has been such a great sufferer. Her greatest sorrow during her last illness was that she could no longer minister to her dear ones, that she could not carry out plans she had for leaving a token of love to each one of her loved ones, that was of her own handwork. Her surviving brothers and sisters and many warm friends will always cherish her memory as one who was surely Gods very own. Those standing about her deathbed felt sure she saw visions of Heaven as her life was going out, because the brightness of her face, the smile on her lips, and the new light in her eyes, and the old lines of pain all gone. Those of us who have long known Nannie can say from the heart, that God hath taken her to be for ever with Him "For of such is the Kingdom of Heaven."

The services were held at the home, Conducted by the Rev. W. C. Williamson, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial at Clarinda cemertery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 1, 1915

 

Keener, Rachael Jane Morgan -

Rachael Jane Morgan was born May 15, 1838, in Armstrong county, Pennsylvania, was married to James Keener October 14, 1858, and died at her home in this city January 22, 1908, aged 69 years, 8 months and 7 days.
The first twelve years of Mrs. Keener's life were spent in Armstrong county, Pennsylvania, where her father was a carpenter by trade. Both of her parents died, however, when she was but a little girl and she was given a home by her uncle and aunt in Washington county, Pennsylvania, where she lived until the time of her marriage to James Keener, a young blacksmith with whom she went to live in West Lebanon, Indiana county, of that state. Here they continued to reside until 1867, when they came to Clarinda, purchasing the property which has been the family home ever since. Mr. Keener died November 19, 1905, and four children have also preceded the mother into the great beyond. She is survived by seven children, Mrs. Elizabeth Strong, Miss Nannie Keener, John D. Keener, Miss Abbie Keener and James, Orin and Elmer Keener, all of this city, all of whom were with the mother at the time of her death late Wednesday evening. Mrs. Keener's death came as the result of an attack of pneumonia, which first assumed a dangerous form on Saturday morning of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Keener were among the earliest settlers of this city and when they made their home at this present location forty-one years ago there was then only one house west of them in the city, it being the old Tomlinson house. South of the Keener house there were scarcely more than three or four houses and the population then altogether was less than 700, During all this time Mrs. Keener lived among us, a devout Christian woman, a true wife and mother, devoted to the welfare and comfort of her loved ones and spending her years and days in loving ministrations to their wants. Her health in late years had been such that she had been unable to leave the home much, but she was greatly loved by all who knew her in her beautiful home life. With her husband she joined the United Presbyterian church in an early day; was one of the first worshipers in that faith in this city. Her death marks the passing of another land mark in the history of this city and her life will long be remembered by all who knew her as an example of the unassuming home life of a true wife and mother.
The funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home, Pev. W. M. Jackson conducting theservices. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 24, 1908


Keener, Ruby -

Mrs. Ruby Keener, wife of Mr. Orie Keener, died suddenly Saturday morning about 7 o'clock at their home in north Clarinda, in the 31st year of her age. She had been of a delicate constitution all her life but in apparent usual health until about a month ago, when she was taken ill from a complication of diseases and gradually sank away until death relieved her of all earthly suffering. With all her ailments her whole life was filled with sunshine and her efforts seemed to be to make those about her happy. The funeral took place at 4 p. m. Sunday from the home of her mother, Mrs. Chas. Ramsay, conducted by her pastor, Rev. J. W. Abel, who delivered a very touching eulogy upon her life that sank deep into the hearts of the large crowd present. She leaves a husband and one son about 8 years of age to mourn the loss of wife and mother. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 1, 1909

The entire community was shocked last Saturday morning to learn of the death of Mrs. Ora Keener, at her home in this city. Mrs. Keener had been in poor health for over a year and the death was caused by stomach trouble and attendant complications. The funeral services were held at the home Sunday afternoon at four o'clock, conducted by Rev. J. W. Abel, and interment made in the Clarinda cemetery.
Ruby D. Bagby was born at Bedford la., July 4th, 1877, and died in Clarinda June 26th, 1909 at the age of 31 yrs., 9 mo., 12 days. She was married to Ora W. Keener, Feb. 16th, 1898. To this union one child was born, Stanley Lovelle Keener. She leaves to mourn her death, her husband and child and mother, Mrs. Chas. Ramsey, and many friends and relatives. She joined the Christian church in Bedford when a girl. A few years later after coming to Clarinda she cast her lot with the Methodist church and was a consistent christian till death released her from the earthly career for the "crown of life."
She had been ailing for the past year and on the 26th of May she took down in her final illness.
She gave her thought to planning for the future of the little boy and was so anxious to get well that she might enter into the vacation priveleges with him and planned some sports for him for the Fourth.
But at the last she seemed to realize she was not to live. Just before she passed away, she mentioned the name of little Harry Strong, her nephew, and pointed up, as if to say she would see him soon.
The Herald joins with the friends of the entire community in extending sympathy to the bereaved family in this time of sorrow. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 1, 1909

 

 
Keener, William "Wilson" "Wils"-

TThe sad news was received Saturday evening by Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Keener of the sudden death of their son, Wilson Keener, at Corydon, Iowa.    For years past the young man had been clerking in a drug store at Shenandoah.  Of late he had been subject to attacks of heart trouble, and early last week went to Corydon for treatment from a physician who was a particular friend. Wills was about 36 years of age, a faithful clerk and a highly respected young man. He was a member of four secret orders, the Knights of Pythias, Ancient Order of United Workmen,  Foresters and Modern Woodmen.   It is said he was carrying $5,000 insurance in fraternal orders which had been written in his mother's name.    The remains were brought to this city  Monday evening and the funeral held at the family home Tuesday at 2 p. m., conducted by Rev. Sparks   of   the Shenandoah Baptist church, assisted by Revs. Sturgeon and Jackson of the 1st and 2nd U.P. church of this city, the Knights of Pythias lodge here taking charge of the ceremonies at the cemetery,  Quite a number of members  from   the different lodges at Shenandoah, accompanied by the Congregational minister of that city who also assisted in the services, were here paying their last regards to their deceased fraternal brother.   The family have the sympathy of all. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 22, 1905

William Wilson Keener, who for the past fifteen years has been employed by Druggist J. C. Webster at Shenandoah, died at Corydon, Iowa, last Saturday, aged 36 years. Wils, as he was called, was born in Clarinda, May 24, 1869, and resided with his parents here until fifteen years ago, when, he was employed at Shenandoah, at which place he remained until his death. He had for more than a year been in poor health and last summer he and his sister took a trip through the south but the change did not benefit him and he returned to his duties, where he has since remained. The remains were brought to his home in Clarinda last evening and the funeral services were held this afternoon at 2:30, conducted by Rev. Sparks, pastor of the Baptist church of Shenandoah, assisted by Revs. Jackson and Sturgeon, of this place. Besides the many friends from Shenandoah present to attend the services were about one hundred Woodmen, fifty Workmen and a delegation from the K.of P.'s, of which orders he was a member besides his many friends, he leaves a father, mother, three sisters and four brothers to mourn their loss, all of whom reside in Clarinda. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 20, 1905

 

 

Keidel, Frederick -

Frederick Keidel, aged seventy-three years, passed away April 21, 1912, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A. E. Moulton,   1004   Poplar St., Atlantic, Iowa, with whom he and his wife have lived for nearly five years, the cause   of   his death being heart  trouble   and tuberculosis.
Frederick Keidel, who was born February 24, 1839, in Wurtemburg Province, Germany, was the youngest of a family  of eight   children, all of whom had passed on before him.   His father died when he was' two years old,   and   when he was seventeen he and his mother and one brother came to America, one isister and a brother having preceded them here.   He located near Dubuque, Iowa, where he continued to live till he enlisted   in Co. A. 3d Iowa infantry in 1861, and served till the close US the war.    Not long before he enlisted, he was converted and joined the Methodist Episcopal    church, of which he continued a faithful member to the last.
Always confident and trusting, his Christian fortitude and strong faith were beautiful to witness as life neared its close. A constant sufferer for years, he is now at rest.
The funeral was held from the home of his daughter, Mirs. A. E. Moulton. The pastor being out of town, Dist. Supt. McDade, had charge of the funeral service, except at the grave, where the service was in charge of the local G. A. R. Post. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 2, 1912

 

Keith, W.E. - Mrs. G. M. VanArsdol received a telegram Monday stating that her brother-in-law, W. E. Keith, of Fairfield, Ill., had been instantly killed the day before. No particulars were given nor have been received yet. Mrs. Ed. F. Rose of Coin, another sister of Mrs. Keith, who got the word the same day, started for Fairfield Monday evening, but Mrs. VanArsdol did not get the news until too late to catch the train. Mr. Keith will be remembered by a number of people, here, having visited here with his wife on several occasions. He was one of the leading business men of Fairfield. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 1, 1901

 

Keller, George -

George Keller Buried. The remains of George Keller arrived here from St. Joe Wednesday night and will be laid to rest in the cemetery this afternoon. The funeral services conducted by Rev. Abel, having been held at the Methodist church at two o'clock.
George Keller is a son of W. R. Keller of this city and has been working the last few weeks at St Joe for the Burlington railroad company.  At the time of the accident he was one of a number of workmen employed by the company in storing up coal in anticipation of the miners' strike, and  on Tuesday morning went with other workmen to the yards as usual but found that no cars had been ran in for them to unload and so started to return to his lodgings in company with another laborer  named  Bell.  They were passing along the tracks on which a switch engine was moving several cars loaded with   bridge timber. Just as one of the cars passed the men the stakes broke, allowing the timbers to roll off upon the unfortunate pair.  Keller was nearest the track and although taken to the hospital and given the best of care died twenty-four hours later. His brother Arthur, who is also working in St. Joe accompanied the remains home. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 23, 1906

 

Kelley, Faye Thompson -

Mrs Battie Kelley.
Mrs. Faye Kelley, wife of Baetie Kelley, died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 1918, at the home of her brother, Ora Thompson, in Clarinda. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs John Thompson of Buchanan township. She was 21 years of age. Her home was in Nebraska. The funeral was held at the Christian church in this city this morning conducted by Rev. R. C. Snodgrass. Burial was in the Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 28, 1918

    Mrs. Faye Kelley.
Mrs. Faye Thompson Kelley died Wednesday, Feb. 27, at the home of her brother, Orie E. Thompson, in Clarinda. The funeral was held this morning from the Thompson residence, conducted by the Rev. R. C. Snodgrass.CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 28, 1918


Mrs. Beatty Kelley.
Mrs. Faye Thompson Kelley passed from earth to the better land, at the home of her brother, Orie Thompson, in Clarinda, on February 26th. She was laid to rest in the family lot in Clarinda cemetery on Thursday morning, Feb. 28th, the services being conducted by the Christian minister, Rev. R. C. Snodgrass, from the Orie Thompson residence. The pallbearers at the funeral were James Franklin, Glenn Ellet, John McClean, Mark McEntaffer, Glen Fesenmeyer and Bruce Ellingsworth.
Faye Thompson was born April 6th, 1897, being the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Thompson who live on the farm in Buchanan township, east of Braddyville. She was married to Beatty Kelley, Nov. 15th, 1916, and they moved in April, 1917, to Fall City, Nebr. Since the first of the year she has been ailing, and determined to come home to the farm and spend the summer with her parents. Upon reaching Clarinda, she stopped at the home of her brother, Orie, on S. 17th street, where she died from the effects of internal goiter and Brights disease, with complications. It had been her intention the coming fall to go to Rochester, Minn., to seek relief in an operation. She leaves to mourn her early death a loving husband, besides her parents and. brothers and a host of friends. Before being taken away, she called the relatives about her, indicating that she was expecting and fully prepared to go. She was a loving wife, daughter and sister, bearing with patience all of the suffering she was called to pass through. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 7, 1918

Mrs. Beaty Kelley.
Mrs. Faye Thompson Kelley passed from earth to the better land, at the home of her brother, Orie Thompson, in Clarinda, Feb. 26, 1918. She was laid to rest in the family lot in Clarinda cemetery on Thursday morning, Feb 28, at 10:30 o'clock, services being conducted by the Christian minister, Rev. R. C. Snodgrass, from the Orie Thompson residence. The pallbearers at the funeral were James Franklin, Glenn Ellet, John McLean, Mark McEntaffer, Glenn Fesenmeyer and Bruce Ellingsworth, Faye Thompson was born April 8, 1897, being the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Thompson who live in Buchanan township, east of Braddyville. She was married to Beaty Kelley, Nov. 15, 1916, and they moved in April, 1917, to Falls City. Nebr. Since the first of the year she has been ailing, and determined to come to the home farm and spend the summer with her parents. Upon reaching Clarinda, she stopped at the home of her brother, Orie, on South seventeenth street, where she died from the effects of internal goiter and Bright's disease, with complications. It had been her intention the coming fall to go to Rochester, Minn., to seek relief in an operation. She leaves to mourn her early death a loving husband, besides her parents and brother and a host of friends. Before being taken away, she called the relatives about her, indicating that she was expecting and fully prepared to go. She was a loving daughter, wife and sister, bearing with patience all of the suffering she was called to pass through. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 7, 1918


 


 

Kelley, George B. -

George B. Kelley died Thursday, Sept. 7, 1916, at his home near Darlington, Mo. He had been ill for some time, seriously for the last two weeks preceding his death. The body was brought to the home of S. W. Kelley of East River township, brother of the deceased. Funeral services were held from the Kelley home in East River township, Saturday.Sept. 9, 1916, at 2 o'clock p.m., conducted by the Rev. J.
A. Nayle, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church at Shambaugh. Interment was in the Clarinda cemetery.
Mr. Kelley was born Feb. 28, 1864, in Cedar county, la. He came with his parents to Buchanan township, Page county, when a child. He made his home in Page county from that time with the exception of three years spent in Kansas and the last eleven years spent in Darlington, Mo. On March 12, 1886, he was united in marriage with Miss Drena Sheets. To this union were born seven children, two dying in infancy. The late Mr. Kelley is survived by his wife and five children, as follows: Mrs. Drena Kelley, Darlington, Mo.; Tama, Mary, Etta, Arda and Wayne Kelley of Darlington. He is also survived by his mother, Mrs. Mary A. Kelley of Buchanan township, and four brothers, B. C. Kelley, S. W. Kelley, H. S. Kelley
and E. M. Kelley. All the surviving relatives were present at the funeral.
A delegation from the I. O. O. F. lodge of Darlington, Mo., came with the body and had charge of the funeral services. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 14, 1916

 

Kelley, H.E.

H. E. Kelley died Monday at Omaha from an attack of heart trouble, aged about 12 years. It will be remembered Mr. Kelley was book keeper at the Clarinda state hospital for a good many years and had many friends here who regret his early demise. He was a member of the masonic lodge of this city and when the remains passed through here on the K. and W. at noon Tuesday for burial at his boyhood home in Carydon, Iowa, a delegation of Masons went to the depot and forwarded an emblem floral wreath with Mr. Ed. Hunter of the state hospital, in respect to the memory of Mr. Kelley. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 12, 1912

 

Kelley, Isabella Turner Ramsey
Isabella Turner was born in Beaver county Pennsylvania, October the 2nd, 1824.
In the year of 1851 she moved with her parents to Cedar county, Iowa, where she was married to Richard W. Ramsey., on the 11th day of February 1857.  Two daughters were born to this union. Mr. Ramsey died on the 16th day of April, 1864. Mrs. Ramsey was again married on the 24th of January 1867 to Robert Kelley with whom she removed to Taylor county, Iowa, settling on a farm near Siarn; where Mr. Kelley died on the 18 th day of July 1880. Sister Kelley united with the Presbyterian church in 1855 in Cedar county, Iowa.  In 1884 she united with the M. E church at Siam, la., under the   pastorate of Brother Heaton. She was a kind patient woman, thoughtful of others and uncomplaining during years of suffering.
She died on the 25th of March 1906, at her home near Siam, aged 81 years, 5 months and 23 days.
Funeral discourse by Rev. Brown, pastor of the Siam church. The text used was Rev. 14:13, after which she was 1aid to rest in the Siam cemetery, March 26t h, She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Mary London and Mrs. Sarah Manly, to mourn her loss. She also leaves six grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Moore, of Wilton, Iowa, and Mrs. Mary Kelley, Page county, Iowa. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 3, 1906

 

Kelley, J.D.V. -

A man who long lived in Clarinda, J. D. V. Kelley, and who in recent years has been living in Colorado died Monday, June 19, 1916, in that state, at Colorado Springs. Information of his death was received here by telegraph, Tuesday. It was known here by a private letter that he was ill from hardening of the arteries. The telegram did not state the cause of his death. Mr. Kelley is survived by his widow and two daughters, Vena, now Mrs. Walter A. Brown of Pomona, Calif., and Gretta, now Mrs. Ralph Miller of Montrose, Colo. The family was one of the best known in Clarinda at the time they lived here. The two daughters married Clarinda young men, Dr. Walter A. Brown being a son of Dr. J. P. Brown, and Ralph Miller, a son of J. N. Miller. Mr. Kelley, the deceased, was at one time a clerk in the store of V. Graff, and at another a clerk in the store of A. F. Beal, this city. He also had some experience in Coin, Page county. At the time of his death he was a member of Nodaway lodge, No. 140, A. F. and A. M. A Masonic funeral was arranged for him. There was a floral tribute from Nodaway lodge. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, iowa, Jun 22, 1916

 

Kelley, Mary Ann Turner -

Mary Ann Turner Kelley.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Ann Kelley, who died last week at the home of her son, Samuel, near Shambaugh, were held Saturday from the home of the son, conducted by the Rev. David S. Curry, pastor of the Presbyterian church of Clarinda. The obituary will be published next week. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 10, 1918

Mrs. Mary Ann Kelley died Thursday, Jan. 3, 1918, at the home of her son, S. W. Kelley, in East River township, Page county, after an illness of a little more than nine weeks. Her funeral was held Saturday, Jan. 5, at 11 a.m. at the home where she died, conducted by Rev. David S. Curry, pastor of the Presbyterian church of Clarinda. The singers were Mrs. J. H. Stimson, Mrs. John Thomas, Mrs. Bert Roush, Ed Calhoon and John Thomas. The pallbearers were Clark Davison, J. H. Stimson, Roy L. Morgan, John Thomas, George Calhoon and Lewis Calhoon.   Burial was in the Clarinda city cemetery in the Kelley family lot.   The late Mrs. Kelley's maiden name was Turner.    She   was the daughter of Hugh and Mary Turner and was born in Beaver county, Pa., Oct. 18, 1829, and died at the age of over 88 years.   She was married in 1854 in Cedar county, O., to Beaty Kelley, and with her husband came to Page county, Iowa, in August, 1864. They located in Buchanan township that fall on a farm of forty acres which they   purchased,   and later bought eighty acres more of Buchanan township land.   They resided on their
Buchanan township land as long as Mr. Kelley lived. He died in 1902. Thereafter Mrs. Kelley lived on the
same home farm three years more then made her home with her son, S. W. Kelley, in East River township, until her demise. Two sons born to the late Mr. and Mrs. Beaty Kelley preceded her in death. They were John, who died in infancy, and George B. Kelley who died at Darlington, Mo., in September, 1916. The other, children survive, as follows: Samuel W. Kelley, East River township; Robert C. Kelley, two and one-half miles southeast of Braddyville; Hugh S. Kelley, Almena, Norton county, Kan., and Ethan M. Kelley of Buchanan township, Page county. She also left a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Moore, of Muscatine, Iowa, whose critical illness has been reported to The Journal. Twenty-three grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren survive Mrs. Kelley. She united with the Presbyterian church in early life and was a
member of the church of that denomination in Clarinda from March 6, 1865. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 10, 1918

Mrs. Mary Ann Kelley died Thursday, Jan. 3, 1918, at the home or her son, S. W. Kelley, in East River township, Page county, after an illness of a little more than nine weeks. Her funeral was held Saturday, Jan. 5, at 11 a. m. at the home where she died, conducted by Rev. David S. Curry, pastor of the Presbyterian church of Clarinda. The singers were Mrs. J. H. Stimson, Mrs. John Thomas, Mrs. Bert Roush, Ed. Calhoon and John Thomas. The pallbearers were Clark Davison, J. H Stimson, Roy L. Morgan, John Thomas, George Calhoon and Lewis Calhoon. Burial was in the Clarinda city cemetery, in the Kelley family lot. The late Mrs. Kelley's maiden name was Turner. She was the daughter of Hugh and Mary Turner and was born in Beaver county, Pa., Oct. 18, 1829, and died at the age of over 88 years. She was married in 1854 in Cedar county, O., to Beaty Kelley, and with her husband came to Page county, Iowa, in August, 1864. They located in Buchanan township, that fall, on a farm of forty acres which they purchased, and later bought eighty acres more of Buchanan township land. They resided on their Buchanan township land as long as Mr. Kelley lived. He died in 1902. Thereafter Mrs. Kelley lived on the same home farm three years more then made her home with her son, S. W. Kelley, in East River township, until her demise. Two sons born to the late Mr. and Mrs. Beaty Kelley preceeded her in death. They were John, who died in infancy, and George B. Kelley who died at Darlington, Mo., in September, 1916. The other children survive, as follows: Samuel W. Kelley, East River township; Robert C. Kelley, two and one-half miles southeast of Braddyville; Hugh S. Kelley, Almena, Norton county, Kan., and Ethan M. Kelley of Buchanan township, Page county. She also left a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Moore, of Muscatine, Iowa, whose critical illness has been reported to The Herald. Twenty-three grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren survive Mrs. Kelley. She united with the Presbyterian church in early life and was a member of the church of that denomination in Clarinda from March 6, 1865. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 17, 1918

 

Kellogg, Elizabeth Ann Truitt -

Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Truitt Kellogg died Monday, Sept 4, 1916, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. D. M. Townsend, in Braddyville. Her maiden name was Truitt. She was born in Ross county, O., May 14, 1828, and was 88 years 3 months and 20 days old at the time of her death. When 9 years of age she went to Illinois with her parents; Dec. 26, 1847, she was married to Henry M. Kellogg, in that state where they lived until the spring of 1880, when they removed to Nodaway county, Mo., where they bought a farm, and on which place, about five miles southeast of Braddyville, they lived until the death of Mr. Kellogg in 1900, after which time Mrs. Kellogg continued to live on the farm until last March, when she moved to Braddyville and made her home with her daughter, Mrs. D. M. Townsend .at whose home she died. To Mr. and Mrs. Kellogg eleven children were born, of whom two died in infancy, and five sons and four daughters survive. The surviving children are James, John, William, Alva, Charles, Mrs. D. M. Townsend, Mrs. Fred Gillespie of Clarinda. Mrs. Samuel Foster and Mrs. W. M. Bobbins of Joseph, Ore. The sons all live in the vicinity of Braddyville. Mrs. Townsend lives in Braddyville. All the children were with Mrs. Kellogg, except the two daughters living in Oregon. Three sisters and one brother of Mrs. Kellog also survive: Mrs. Julia Sutter, Hopkins, Mo.; Mrs. Henrietta Bunce, Lyons, Colo., and Mrs. Evelyn Thurman and W. M. Truitt of Rock Ford, Wash. She left forty-five grandchildren and twenty-two great-grandchildren. Shs was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church from the time she was 15 years of age, until her death. The funeral was Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Methodist Episcopal church in Braddyville, conducted by Rev. J. F. Mudd, pastor of the Free Methodist church in Buchanan township. Interment was in the Burch cemetery in Buchanan township. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 7, 1916

Mrs. H. W. Kellogg.
Elizabeth Ann Truitt was born in Rose [sic]county, Ohio, May 14th, 1828. She died Sept. 4th, 1916 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. D. M. Townsend, of Braddyville, age 88 years, 3 months and 20 days. At the age of nine years she moved to Illinois with her parents and there she was united in marriage to Henry W. Kellogg on December, 26, 1847.
To this union were born eleven children, seven boys and four girls. James, John, Will, Rosalvo, Charley, Susie, Emma, Ella, Olive and two boys who died at infancy. All who are living were present at her death except Ella and Olive of Oregon, and John of Arkansas.
In the year 1852 the family moved from Peoria county to Stark county, Ill., where the family lived on a farm until 1880. In 1880 they moved to Nodaway county. Mo.
Mr. and Mrs. Kellogg both united with the Methodist church in 1856 and have been members of a church ever since, moving their membership when ever they moved. At present Mrs. Kellogg's membership was with the M. E. church of Braddyville.
Mr. Kellogg died in 1900 and Mrs. Kellogg leaves to mourn her death nine children, forty-five grand children and thirty-two great grandchildren.
The funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Braddyville, after which the body was taken to Birch cemetery and laid to rest beside the grave of her husband. Rev. Mudd of College Springs conducted the services. Many friends and relatives gathered to pay their respects to this good, kind and true woman and to this mother whose children have been her pride and pleasure for years. Mrs. Kellogg was loved and respected by all who knew her and her memory will long remain with us.
Among those from other localities that attended the funeral were Everett Griffey and family of Clearmont, Mo.; John Koger and family, of Pickering, Mo.; Seth Beyers and family of Malvern, la.; Mrs. Susie Wallace of Ladoga, la.; Mr. and Mrs. Ora Burch of Hopkins, Mo.; Henry Kellogg and family of Clearmont, Mo., and John Kellogg of Tarkio, Mo. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 7, 1916

 

Kelly, Eliza Jane Huggins -

Villisca Review, Sept. 2:   Mrs. Eliza Jane Kelly, a resident of Villisca fifty-two years, died at 11:55 o'clock Wednesday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Zula E. Spargur in south Villisca, her death resulting from cancer of the face from which she has suffered for several years.   She has been an invalid for the last five years. Eliza Jane Huggins was born at Hawleyville, Iowa, on Feb. 12, 1850, and was married to Samuel P. Kelly in Clarinda, Iowa, on Sept. 6, 1869.  She came to Villisca as a bride and her husband, who was a building contractor, erected the  residence on West Sixth street where they lived until the death of' Mr. Kelly last spring.   At that time Mrs. Kelly went to   live   with   her daughter, Mrs. Spargur.   Mrs. Kelly was the mother of two sons and three daughters, two of whom are deceased. Those living are Mrs. Zula E. Spargur and Miss Laura E. Kelly of Villisca, and Yates J. Kelly of Kansas City.  Besides her children Mrs. Kelly leaves also her mother, Mrs. Rachel Patch of Carroll, Wyo., who is 95 years old, two sisters and one brother, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Christian church and a charter member of the Ladies of the G. A. R.   The funeral will be held Friday afternoon   at   2 o'clock at the Christian church, and burial will be in the Villisca cemetery. Those who will be here from a distance to attend the funeral are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kelly and Mrs. Alice McKinnon, Clarinda; N. D. Kelly, Bedford; [---] CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 22, 1921

 

Kelly, Homer R. -

Homer R. Kelly, .former policeman and deputy health officer of Boise, was buried Monday afternoon, at Morris Hill cemetery. The pageant of officers, members of secret societies and brother union men testified to the popularity of the deceased, who was known and esteemed by a large circle of friends.
The services were conducted by Rev. C. L. Chalfant. The order of Eagles, of which the deceased was a member, conducted the ceremony at the grave. There was also in attendance a delegation of Odd Fellows- team lodge No., 77 to which Kelly belonged, and a detachment of the city poliee paid their respects to their former comrade.
The deceased was born in Muskingum county, Ohio, August 13, 1881.   He is survived by his wife, Sabina, nee Windhorst, his mother, Mrs. Matilda Chapin, of Hardmn,  Ore. Mrs.  F. C Ewbanks and Mrs. J. H. Porter, of Amo ret,  Mo.; Mrs C.V. Edmonds, of Clarinda, Iowa, and Mrs J.J. Oberbillig, of Boise; also two brothers, H.E. Kelly of Clarinda, Iowa, and J.R. Kelly, of Hardman, Ore. 

He was a beneficiary member of the following orders and organizations; Boise ?erie No 115, F.O. E., State lodge No 77, I.O.O.F., and of the local painters union and a part member of the local order of Owls, all of which exerted themselves to make his last days comfortable.

Mr Kelly came to Boise about sevean years ago, following the occupation of painter, early associating himself with the local painters union. Upon his appointment as patrolman early in the adminstration of Mr Haines, he took his withdrawal card from the painters. As a patrolman he had an enviable record, and upon the resignation of Mr Lane as deputy health officer he was appointed to fill that vacancy, which position he held until the end of the Haines administration.

Immediately upon his removal from that office he took up his card with the painters and resumed work in that line, continuing in that occupation till taken with the illness which ended in his death. Mr Kelly had been a great sufferer during the past three years from diabetes, being frequently compelled to remain confined for several days at a time, but from the time of his last atack he appeared to realize that he could not recover, and made his arrangements accordingly.

On the 5th day of July last he was united in marriage with Miss Sabina Windhorst, of Clarinda, Iowa, to whom he had been engaged for several years, only awaiting the time when he could arrange a suitable abode for their home. This he had finally accomplished, having but recently remodeled and newly furnished his house at 810 Brumback street, and was rapidly making preparations to move from his boarding place at 1142 East Bannock street when death claimed him. --The Idaho Statesman. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 21, 1909

Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Windhurst, out near Yorktown, received the sad intelligence early last week of the death of their son-in-law, Homer Kelley, at Boise, Idaho, the Saturday before from Bright's disease. Homer was a son of Mr. Kelley, who lost his life by falling from the Hawley opera house years ago while engaged in painting the front. Last July Miss Windhurst went to Boise to meet her intended husband, and on the 5th of July, the day of her arrival there, they were united in marriage. But soon after, his health began to fail, and she is now left a mourning widow. She will remain there some time settling up his business affairs. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 21, 1909


Kelly, Mary "Gladys" -

The funeral of Gladys Kelly, who died Tuesday morning at 2 o'clock at Indianola, from pneuomnia   will be held this afternoon.   She is the only daughter of Mr and Mr. C. W. Kelly who reside just across the river east of Clarinda, and just graduated from the Clarinda High school last spring. She was a student at Simpson college up to the time of her death, and contracted   Spanish   Influenza and pneumonia there. She was a very sweet girl, and one whose loss, will be deeply mourned.     Rev Cable conducted the services, which were held to the open. Deceased was just 18 years, 7 months and 17 days of age when called by Death.   Interment took place in the Memory cemetery near New Market. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 5, 1918

Mary Gladys, daughter of Charles and Olive Kelly, was born May 16, 1900 and departed this life Dec. 3, 1918, age 18 years, 6 months and 17 days. Her whole life was spent in this community.
She was converted and united with the Methodist church during the Lowery meetings, and has remained true to her faith.   Her pure life is an example to all who knew her.   It may be truly said of her "None knew her but to love her."
Her presence was a ray of sunshine in the home and in school. Her early education was obtained in the rural schools of Page county. She afterward entered the Clarinda High School. Gladys was a great sufferer during her high school life, but by her perseverance she won the love and admiration of all who associated with her, and graduated with honor, on her eighteenth birthday.
Her ambition for a higher education led her to enter Simpson college at Indianola, Iowa, where, in her own words she enjoyed every minute she was there.
During her final illness she suffered intensely, but thru it all she bore her burdens bravely, and strove to make it easier for those in attendance upon her. The key note of her whole life was consideration for others. She was laid to rest in the Old Memory cemetery, Thursday, December 5. A father, mother, two brothers, grandmother and grandfather, with many other relatives and friends mourn her departure to her heavenly home where an infant sister awaited her.
We laid thee to rest 'mid the roses
That clear December day,
And my heart was near to breaking
When they came and led me away.
Oh! rest thee, my sweet,
Nor sorrow nor care
Shall trouble thee more,
Thou'rt safe in the Master's arms.
But thou must be first
Thy loved ones to greet,
When they come to the other shore. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 12, 1918

Mary Gladys Kelly.. The following tribute has been written for The Journal: .Mary Gladys, daughter of Charles and Olive Kelly, was born May 16, 1900, and departed this life Dec. 3, 1918. Her whole life was spent in this community. She was converted and united with the Methodist church during the Lowry meeting -and remained true to her faith. Her pure life is an example to all who knew her. It may be truly said of her "None knew her but to love her." Her presence was a ray of sunshine in the home and in school. Her early education was obtained in the rural schools of Page county. She afterward entered the Clarinda high school. Gladys was a great sufferer during her high school life, but her perseverance she won the love and admiration of all who associated with her and graduated with honor on her eighteenth birthday. Her ambition for a higher education led her to enter Simpson College at Indianola, Iowa, where, in her own ward she enjoyed every minute she was there during her final illness she suffered intensely hut through it all, she bore her burden bravely and strove to make easy for these in attendance upon her. The key note of her whole life was consideration for others.  A father, a mother, two brothers, one grandmother, one grandfather, with many other relatives and friends, mourn her departure to her Heavenly Home where an infant sister awaits her.
"We laid thee to rest 'mid the roses That clear December day; Oh! rest thee, my sweet! And my heart was near to breaking When they came and.led me away. Ah! rest thee, my sweet! Nor sorrow nor care Shall trouble thee more Thou'rt safe in the Master's arms. But thou must be first Thy loved ones to greet When they come to the other shore' CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 12, 1918


Kelly, Sam
Villisca Review, Feb. 11: Sam Kelly, for more than half a century a resident of Villisca, died very suddenly and unexpectedly at 3 o'clock Wednesday morning at his home on Sixth street, his death resulting from: heart trouble.
It is believed that worry also was a contributory cause  of his death, since he is thought to have been much perturbed in mind over the death of W. B. Woodward who committed suicide Thursday afternoon of last week, Mr. Kelly having placed $3000 with Mr. Woodward to loan some time ago, and being uncertain as to whether he would be repaid the full amount of his loan he had been considerably disturbed in mind during the last two or three days before his death, but he was able to be up town Monday and on Tuesday morning though the Tuesday morning walk of three or four blocks from his home to the business section of town almost exhausted him, and he decided to stay at home during the afternoon.
As he was bringing in a bucket of coal at home just before supper he had a fainting spell, but after a rest of a few minutes he revived and ate a hearty super as usual. He went to bed about 10 o'clock Tuesday evening as usual and got up about 3 o'clock Wednesday morning to wait on his wife, who has been an invalid for several years, and as he was preparing to get back into bed he sat down on the edge of the bed and fell over unconscious, dying instantly.
Samuel Patterson Kelly was born in Clark county, Ind., on Sept. 4, 1836, and came with his parents to Hawleyville, Iowa, in 1856. He was married to Miss Eliza Huggins at Hawleyville on Sept. 6, 1868, and came to Villisca in 1869 where he resided continuously until his death, being engaged in the contracting and building here.
He was the father of five children, two of whom are deceased. Those living are Miss Laura Kelly and Mrs. Zula Spargur of Villisca, and Yates J. Kelly of Kansas City. Besides his wife and children he leaves also two brothers, T. J. Kelly of Red Oak and N. D. Kelly of Bedford.
Mr. Kelly was a member of the G. A. R., having served four years in the civil war as a member of the Fourth Iowa cavalry, returning home with the commission of second lieutenant. During the war he organized a military company in Fremont county, taking the men to Mount Pleasant, Iowa, where they were turned over by him to those of higher military authority and put into training for service.

The funeral of Mr. Kelly was held Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the Christian church, Rev. E. S. Menoher having charge of the service. Burial was in the Villisca cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 17, 1921

 

Kelso, Mary Jane Baker Moore-

Mrs. Mary Jane Kelso of New Market died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Thos. Millhone in this city on Monday, Oct. 1, 1917, and was buried at New Market on Tuesday, Rev. D. S. Curry and Rev. Dougles of New Market, conducting the services. She was seventy-eight years of age, having been born in Oct. 17, 1839. Obituary will be given next week. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 4, 1917

Mrs. Mary Jane Kelso died Monday, October 1st, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Tom Millhone, on N. Fifteenth Street in Clarinda. A short service was held from her daughter's home, at noon Tuesday, conducted by Rev. David S. Curry, after which the funeral party went to New Market, where Mrs. Kelso had been living recently. Funeral services were held there in the Methodist church, at 1 p. m., conducted by the Methodist pastor, Rev. E. O. Douglas, after which interment was had in Memory cemetery.
Mary Jane Baker was born Oct. 17, 1839, and died Sept. 30, 1917, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Tom Milhone, in Clarinda.
She was born at Covington, Ky., where her mother died when Mary was only two months old and her grandfather, Robert Taylor of Cincinnatti, cared for her until she was married to Anthony Moore.
Three children were born to this union, Robert T., Joseph, and a daughter Ida, who died when six years old.
Mrs. Moore was married in 1861 to George P. Mann and continued to live near Cincinnatti a short time, then moved to McDonough Co., Ill., where five children, Addie M., William H., Albert H., Mary G. and Lillie C, were born all of whom are living and married.
In 1877, with her husband and family, she moved to a farm in Page Co., Ia., and resided there until Oct. 15, 1901, when she and her husband removed to New Market, la., and has since made that her home. Mr. Mann departed from this life Aug. 31, 1906, after which in 1908 she was married to Bengamin Kelso, who will be left lonely in his later days.
When a young girl she confessed her Saviour, entered the Methodist church and at her death was a faithful member of the church at New Market. She was always kind to her neighbors and a devoted mother to her eight children, giving her time and talent to their welfare. Her life was well spent in doing good for others. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 4, 1917

Mrs. Benjamin Kelso.
At the age of almost 78 years Mrs. Mary Jane Kelso passed away, Monday, Oct. 1, 1917, at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Millhone, on North Fifteenth street in Clarinda. Her maiden name was Baker. She was born Oct. 17, 1839, at Covington, Ky., where her mother died when Mary was only two months old. Her grandfather, Robert Taylor, of Cincinnati, then cared for
her until she was married to Anthony Moore. Three children were born of this marriage—Robert T., Joseph, and a daughter, Ida, who died when 6 years old. Mrs. Moore was married in 1861 to George P. Mann and continued to live near Cincinnati a short time, then moved to McDonough county, Ill., where five children—Addie M., William H., Albert H., Mary G. and Lillie C. were born, all of whom are living and married. In 1877, with her husband and family she moved to a farm in Page county, Iowa, and resided there until Oct. 15, 1901, when she and her husband removed to New Market, Taylor county, which place thereafter was her home. Mr. Mann died Aug. 31, 1906, and in 1908 she married Benjamin Kelso, who survives her. From a confession of faith in early life she became a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, in which she remained faithful to the end. At the time of her demise she was a member of the Methodist church at New Market. One who knew of her merits pays her this tribute: "She was always kind to her neighbors and a devoted mother to her eight children, giving her time and talent to their welfare. Her life was well spent in doing good to others." Rev. David S. Curry, pastor of the Presbyterian church, conducted a short service to her memory, Tuesday noon , at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Millhone, in this city, after which the remains were taken to New Market, when a longer funeral service was held in the Methodist church at 1 o'clock, conducted by its pastor, Rev. J. O. Douglas. Interment was in the Memory cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 4, 1917

 

Kelter, Mary Cleary -

Mrs. Mary Kelter Succumbs
Mrs. Mary Kelter died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. M. J. Miller, at Fort Smith, Ark., Monday morning at 12:30 and the remains arrived in this city Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock, accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. Miller, and son, M. C. Kelter, The funeral services were held this (Thursday) afternoon at 2:30 at the Methodist Episcopal church conducted by Father McGinnis of Shenandoah. The burial took place in the family lot in the city cemetery.
Mrs. Kelter's maiden name was Mary Cleary. She was born in Kilkinney county, Ireland, coming to this country with her parents in 1847, settling in McHenry county, Ill., where she was married to John Kelter and eight children were born to them. In 1872 the family moved to Fremont county, Iowa, and in 1882 they located in Clarinda. Mr. Kelter died in 1894 and Mrs. Keltar still made her home in this city until 1911, when she went to Fort Smith, Ark., to make her home with her daughter, Mrs. M. J. Miller, with whom she remained until her death.
Mrs. Kelter was a faithful member of the Catholic church during her entire life and was buried in the same faith. Seven children survive her, as follows: S. J. Kelter, Ottumwa, Iowa; M. C. Kelter and Mrs. M. J. Miller, Fort Smith, Ark.; Mrs. E. J. Rossiter, Tabor, Iowa; Mrs. Delia McKinstry, Lincoln, Nebr.; T. F. Kelter, Price, Utah; J. G. Kelter, Ottumwa, Iowa. One daughter, Mrs. Nellie Reynolds, preceded her to her heavenly home, passing away in 1886. Mrs. Kelter had a large host of friends in Clarinda. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 2, 1915

Obituary Mrs. Mary Cleary Kelter.
Mrs. Mary Cleary Kelter was born on February 7th, 1833, in Kilkinney, Ireland, and died Monday, Nov. 29th, 1915, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. M. C. Miller, in Fort Smith, Ark., at the age of 82 years. She came with her parents to the United States in 1848, settling in McHenry county, Ill., where she spent her girlhood days.
She married John Kelter and later moved to Fremont county, this state in 1872, on a farm near where the town of Randolph is now located. They lived there several years, moving to Maryville, and then in 1882 to Clarinda, where she made her home till the death of her husband, in 1894. She then broke up housekeeping and made her home with her son, M. C. Kelter, until 1911, when she went to Fort
Smith, Ark., making her home with her daughter, Mrs. M. J. Miller, until her death. She leaves seven children, all who were present at the funeral.
Four sons and three daughtrs, S. J. Kelter and J. G. Kelter, of Ottumwa, Iowa; Mrs. E. J. Rossiter, of Tabor, Iowa; Mrs. Delia McKinstry, of Lincoln, Nebr.; T. E. Kelter, of Pierce, Utah; M. C. Kelter and Mrs. M. J. Miller of Fort Smith, Ark. The funeral was held at the Methodist church in this city on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 A. M. and conducted by Father McGinnis, of Shenandoah, Iowa. Enterment was made in the City cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 2, 1915


 

 

Kemp, Laura -

Miss Laura Kemp, who became well known here during the past two years throughout which time she was stenographer for Parslow & Peters, died at her home m Shenandoah Sunday after many days of severe suffering. She was taken ill with Bright's disease about Thanksgiving time and steadily grew worse until she passed away.
Miss Kemp was a pleasant, unassuming little woman,   who  was always bright and cheery in spite of ill health. Her character was a noble one and she is held in warm remembrance by those who knew her.   Her acquaintance here was not wide but those who knew her esteemed her highly.   The funeral was held at Shenandoah Tuesday.
CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 17, 1908

 

Kempton, J.W. J. W. Kempton, who was one of the sailor boys injured by the explosion of the battleship Bennington last spring, died recently and his remains were brought to his home al College Springs last week for burial. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Kempton. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Nov 9, 1905

 

Kendall, Margaret A. Wallick -

Margaret A. Wallick Kendall was born in Pittsburg, Pa., April 29, 1827, and married to Henry Kendall May 16, 1855.   Six children were born, five of whom are living.   Mrs. W. J. Edenfield resides in Villisca; B. F. Kendall, Hawleyville; Mrs. J. E. Rail, Omaha; Mrs. C. Bean, Dawn, Mo.; and J. W. Kendall, Hawleyville.   The eldest child, Martha, died in infancy.    They lived in Ohio, until 1868, when they moved to Afton, la., where they lived for twelve years. Afterwards they moved to Montgomery county and from there to Page county, where they have resided ever since.   She was converted at the age of twelve years, in the Methodist church, and has been a member of the church up to the time of her death.   She died April 3,  1907. Three brothers besides the husband and children survive her.   Samuel Wallet, of Omaha, was present at the funeral, which was held Friday morning at 10 o'clock, by Rev. J. W. Abel, of Clarinda. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 9, 1907

 

Kenagy, Oscar -

Long Branch [community]
Oscar, the six year old son of Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Kenagy, passed away last Friday evening at nine o'clock, after an illness of nearly three months of a complication of troubles. All that medical aid and the best of care could do could not stay the dread disease. His little form was laid to rest Wednesday afternoon in the cemetery in the presence of sorrowing friends and neighbors who all loved the little boy. He leaves to mourn, besides his parents and grandfather, Mr. O. W. Borthwick, for whom he was named, one sister and three brothers, one of whom was his twin and whom he closely resembled. He bore with patience and fortitude his long sufferings. The floral pieces were many and beautiful. The bereaved family have the sympathy of neighbors and friends in their sorrow. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 21, 1916

 

Kendall, Joseph - Joseph Kendall, an old resident of Braddyville, died at his home in that place Monday night from uremic poison. He had been in poor health for some time but only dangerously ill for a few days. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 25, 1901

 

Kendall, Zelotus - J. R. Owen and Representative J. D. Elliott, of Hawleyville, took dinner in this city Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Perry Owen. They were among those who brought the body of Zelotus Kendall, an old resident of Hawleyville, to Clarinda Sunday for burial. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 2, 1909

 

Kennedy, Hugh J. - Hugh J. Kennedy died Satnrday, May 13, at the home of his sister, Mrs. John Humphrey, in east Clarinda, aged 71 years, 8 months and 2 days. He has been sick but a few days from an attack of pneumonia. Hugh was a native of Ohio and located in this county back in the '60s and for many years he resided at Hawleyville and was well known. He was never married. The funeral was held Monday at 10 a. m. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, May 18, 1905

Hugh J. Kennedy was born in Brown county, Ohio, Sept. 11, 1830. There he grew to manhood and learned the trade of wagon making. In 1856 he removed to Iowa locating in Hawleyville, Page county. He remained, there twenty-two years at work for Chas. Hinman as carpenter and wagon maker, and in 1878 he moved to a farm near Clarinda where he lived four years. His last move was in 1882 when he came to this city, He was unmarried and for about twenty-five years has made his home with his sister, Mrs. John Humtrey and her husband.
His last illness was of very short duration; pneumonia being the cause of his death which occurred at about 9 a. m., Saturday May 13.
Funeral services were held from the time at the corner of 10th and Main streets, Monday, May 15th at 10 a. m., conducted by Will O. Hutchings.
A choir consisting of Will Hudson, wife and daughter, and Miss Ida Nunn had charge of the song service and rendered some beautiful music in a creditable manner.
Mr. Kennedy was laid to rest beside his father in the Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 16, 1905

 

 

Kennedy, Samuel Polk -

Died—At Tolo, Idaho, on Friday, September 13, 1907, Samuel Polk Kennedy, aged 64 years, 11 months and 22 days. Funeral from residence at Tolo, Sunday, September 15th, at 10 o'clock a. m. Interment at Prairieview cemetery, Grangeville friends invited.
This death message was received from Tolo, Idaho, telling of the death of Samuel Kennedy, formerly from
Nodaway, Iowa. He was a resident of that place for twenty-five years, leaving Iowa about six years ago to make his home in Tolo, Idaho. He leaves a wife and seven children. Mr. Kennedy was an uncle of Mrs. J. J. Covert of this place.                                CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 27, 1907


Kennett, Fletcher -

Fletcher Kennett died at his home in southeast Clarinda, between Grant and Garfield Sts. Nov. 14, 1916 at the advanced age of 71 yrs and 29 days.
Mr. Kennett had not been able to work for five or six years, his ailment seeming to be of a tubercular nature. Mr. Kennett leaves a wife, daughter, Mrs. Frank Smith, and two sons, one Edward Kennett, employed by Swift & Co. and the second whose name we did not learn and of whose where abouts the family is ignorant.

The funeral took place from the family home, Thursday, Nov. 16, conducted by Rev. Wolfiington, and burial was in the Oak Grove Cemetery east of this city. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Nov 23, 1916

Fletcher Kennett Funeral Today.
Mr Fletcher Kennett died at his home on East Grant Street Tuesday night after an illness of four months. He leaves a wife and four children: Fred, of Ottumwa; Ed. of Clarinda; Laura Cleveland, of Larkwood, Minn, and Jennie Smith, of Clarinda.
Funeral services are being held this Thursday afternoon at 2:30 at the home on Grant Street.   Rev. W. B. Wolfington conducting the services. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 16, 1916

FIetcher Kennett died at his home in east Clarinda, Monday, Nov. 13. 1916, aged 71 years. The deceased is survived by his wife and one son, Edward Kennett. Funeral services were to be held this afternoon from the home, conducted by the Rev. W. Ellsworth Wolflngton, pastor of the United Brethren church. Interment was to be in the Oak Grove cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 16, 1916

 

Kennett, Mary

Mrs. Mary Kennett, aged 68 years, widow of the late Fletcher Kennett, who passed away in this city last November died at her home on East Grant St., Thursday, April 26, of erysipelas after an illness of ten days.
Mrs. Kennett is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Frank Smith of this city, and two sons, one of whom, Edward, she has made her home with for some time. She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Lillie Weil, who resides near Villisca.
Mrs. Kennett's funeral was held from her late home Friday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, the services being conducted by Rev. A. S. Woodard, pastor of the M. E. church. The remains were interred in the Oak Grove cemetery, east of this city. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, May 3, 1917

Mrs. Mary Kennett died last Thursday at 2 o'clock in the morning. She was 69 years old and had lived all her life in Iowa. Her husband died in Clarinda last October. The funeral of Mrs. Kenett was held Friday afternoon and burial was in the Oak Grove cemetery.
Mrs. Kenett leaves two sons and two daughters. Lilie Weil, a sister, and Mrs. Frank Smith a daughter, were the only close relatives present at the funeral. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 3, 1917


Mrs. Mary Kennett, widow of the late Fletcher Kennett, died at her home iu Clarinda at the corner of Fourth and Grant streets, last Thursday, April 26, 1917. Funeral services were held from the home, Friday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. A. S. Woodard, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church. Interment was at the Oak Grove cemetery. The deceased is survived by two two sons, two daughters, and a sister.
Mrs. Lillie Weil of Villisca. She was sixty-nine years of age. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 3, 1917

 

Kenney, Olga D. - Olga D. Kenney was born Jan. 28, 1900, in Missouri, and died Nov. 9th, 1918, at the age of 18, years, 9 months and 10 days. She was a daughter of Kate Kenney of this city, and was buried Nov. 10, in the Clarinda cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 14, 1918

 

Kent, C.F. -

S. J. McCord attended the funeral of C.F. Kent, the sheriff of Fremont county, at Shenandoah yesterday.  The two men were warm friends, and Mr. McCord speaks in the highest terms of the deceased, he was a fine man, and the loss to Fremont county is severe. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 11, 1907

 

Kern, Louisa

Mrs. Louisa H. Kern died Friday morning, at her home in southwest Clarinda, after a long illness of Bright's disease and other ailments. She was born in Hancock county, Ill., Aug. 6, 1842, being 66 years, 4 months and 12 days of age at the time of her death. She was a sister of Mrs. J. M. Henderson who was with her during the last moments. They both came to this city many years ago. Mrs. Kern was a widow and left no children. She was a devoted christian lady and a member of the M. E. church. The funeral was held Sunday at 2:30 p. m., conducted by Rev. Abel. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 24, 1908


Mrs. Louisa H. Kern. - Louisa H. Kern was born at La Harpe, Illinois, August 6, 1842, and there grew to womanhood among the wholesome influences of a Christian farm home. After completing her education in the schools of La Harpe, she became a teacher and for several years followed that vocation. On October 18, 1869, when twenty-seven years of age, she was married to Charles Kern, A happy married life was cut short, however, by her husband's death in less than three years after their marriage. For five years thereafter Mrs. Kern lived at Terre Haute, Illinois, and it was from that place that she moved to Clarinda in the year 1877, purchasing the lot where the present home stands and building a modest house which four years ago was moved off to give place to a modern cottage much larger and arranged for her comfort in the declining years of her life which have now been cut short, her pure, white spirit having passed from its earthly to its Heavenly home in the early morning Friday, December 18, 1908. The funeral services were held at the home Sunday afternoon, December 20, conducted by Rev. J. W. Abel, Mrs. Kern's pastor. The floral tributes were very profuse, speaking in a sweet, mute language of love and respect which all felt for this noble woman.
There were present at the funeral, a nephew, Frank Pearson, and wife, from Lanesboro, Iowa; Mrs. Lena Henderson, from Shenandoah; Mrs. Laura Sanders, from Spickard, Mo.; Joshua Nelson, a nephew from Gravity, and Charles and Clarence Henderson, from Coin, Iowa. Mrs. Kern is survived also by two sisters, Mrs. M. J. Henderson, of this city, and Mrs. Caroline Chenoweth, of Davenport. The other relatives in this city are her nieces,  Mrs.  H.  E. McGee and Miss Jennie Painter, the latter having been her companion in her home for several years past.
Unselfish devotion to her Lord and Savior, to her loved ones and to the needy in the world about her was the keynote of this saintly woman's life.
Blessed with worldly wealth, she found her greatest pleasure not in gratifying her personal desires but in service and kindness to all who were her neighbors in the sense in which the Savior used the word in the parable of the Good Samaritan. Mrs. Kern was a devoted worker in the Methodist church and from her arrival here identified herself with the aggressive organizations for doing good. For years she
was president of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society and was vice-president at the time of her death. The community and the church suffer severe loss in her death. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 24, 1908

 

Kerschner, J.W. -

     J. W. Kerschner Dead.
From Bozeman, Mont., comes the word of the death of a former Clarinda resident, J. W. Kerschner, who passed away on Sunday, Sept. 26th, and was buried the following Wednesday. Accompanied by his wife and daughter, Mr. Kerschner had just completed a trip to Rochester, Minn., where the doctors advised against an operation, so they returned home to Bozeman, and it was thought he was recovering; but he was taken suddenly ill and died soon afterwards. His wife will be remembered as Miss Laura Patterson, once principal of Clarinda high school, and both of them were interested in C. H. S., Mr. Kerschner having written a letter of greeting for publication in last year's C. H. S. Annual. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 7, 1915