Page County, Iowa obituaries
transcribed by Pat O'Dell genpat@netins.net
 
Phelps, Elizabeth Stiverson -

From Ft. Collins, Colo., comes the word of the death of a former Clarinda resident, Mrs. L. D. Phelps, who with her husband left Clarinda seventeen or eighteen years ago. Mr. Phelps still lives in Ft. Collins, being in business there. Her brothers Steve Stiverson and Dave Stiverson still live here. At the time they lived here, Mr. Phelps was for three years partner with Sam Nelson in the meat business, the firm name being Phelps & Nelson. Elizabeth Stiverson was born in September 1844, being seventy three years of age at time of death. She was married in Clark County, Ia., in 1867, to L. D. Phelps. Two years later they came to Clarinda.
None of the surviving brothers and sisters were able to attend the funeral, their names being Mrs. Aaron Lewis of Osceola, Steve and Dave Stiverson of Clarinda, Otis who lives in Loveland, Colo., and James who resides in Kansas. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 21, 1917

Mrs. Elizabeth Phelps, wife of L. D. Phelps, of Fort Morgan, Colo., sister of S. Stiverson and David Stiverson of Clarinda, died at Fort Morgan, Saturday, June 16, 1917, after suffering for a year from poor health. The family were former Clarinda residents, Mr. Phelps having been in the meat business at one time in partnership with S. W. Nelson. Had Mrs. Phelps lived until next September she would have
been 73 years of age. The deceased is survived by the husband and one married daughter, by the two brothers in Clarinda, and by the following other brothers and sisters: N. O. Stiverson, Loveland, Colo.; James Stiverson, Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. S. Lewis, Osceola, Ia. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 21, 1917

Mr. Steve Stiverson received word of the death of his sister, Mrs. L. D. Phelps, at Fort Collins, Colo., Saturday. He was not able to attend the funeral, which was held at that place Monday. Mrs. Phelps will be remembered in this city as having lived here for a number of years, both in the eountry and in the city. Her husband was at one time the proprietor of the meat market, in partnership with Mr. S. W. Nelson.
Mrs. Phelps had been in poor health for some time, having suffered greatly from rheumatism. She was the mother of three children, only one, a daughter, Irma, surviving her. She is also survived by her husband. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 21, 1917

 

 

Phelps, Will -

Steve Stiverson received a letter last week, dated at Fort Collins, Colo., May 11, stating that Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Phelps had just received a wire from Portland, Oregan, to the effect that Will Phelp's had been found dead. No information was given out other than that Will owned a mining proposition at Medford and the supposition is that he met with foul play at the mine. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, May 18, 1911

 

Phillips, Albert Moffatt - Albert Moffatt Phillips,  a former Clarinda young man, died in Chicago, Tuesday evening, Feb. 4, 1919, at 7 o'clock.   He was the son of the late J. E. Phillips and Mrs. Phillips, who made their home in Clarinda for many years.   He was the nephew of Mrs. G. Wm. Richardson of this city. The deceased   was   born   in    Colorado, coming to Clarinda with his parents when he was less than a year old. He would have been 28 years of age the coming April.  In 1909 he left Clarinda for Seattle, Wash.   For the last six years he had been in Chicago. He had been in extremely ill health for two or three years, having chronic nephritis.   Spanish Influenza, followed the pneumonia, proved fatal.   The remains arrived in this city this morning accompanied by his brothers-in-law, Ted Gallagher of Chicago and Lex Morgan of Unionville, Mo. His mother, Mrs. J. E. Phillips, was unable to come to Clarinda at this time.   The funeral was from the Harmon funeral home, the services were held at 10 a.m., to­day, conducted by Rev. D. S. Curry. Interment was in Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 6, 1919

FORMER RESIDENT
DIED IN CHICAGO
Bert Phillips, son of Mrs. J. E. Phillips, died in Chicago Tuesday evening. For many years he lived in Clarinda, and attended the Clarinda Public schools. He was a nephew of Mrs. G. Wm. Richardson, and with his mother moved to Chicago ten years ago in September. He is survived by one brother, Ben N. Phillips, two sisters, Mrs. Sheridan Gallaghar, (nee Mate Phillips) and Mrs. L. L. Morgan, who is better known to Clarinda people as Mrs. Jones, who for many years was bookkeeper at the Richardson Lumber Co. office.
Bert Phillips was a city salesman for a dental supply firm in Chicago, and was 27 years of age at the time of his death, and would have been 28 in April. The funeral was held this morning at ten o'clock in the Harmon chapel, Rev. D. S. Curry conducting the service. The body was laid to rest in the Clarinda cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 6, 1919

Bert Phillips Passed Away. A telegram received Wednesday morning from Mrs. J. E. Phillips, mother of Bert Phillips, stated that her son had died in Chicago where he has been living, death being caused by pneumonia following the Flu, after having been afflicted with Bright's disease, from which he has been a sufferer. Bert is one of our former Clarinda boys, having arrived here with his parents when quite young, and spent his early days here, having since then been in the west, and more recently in Chicago. The body reached Clarinda this Thursday morning, short services being held at Harmon's Funeral Home at 10 o'clock in the morning, being then laid to rest in Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 6, 1919

 

Phillips, Alice Rhoades -

ALICE RHOADES PHILLIPS
Mrs. Alice Rhoades Phillips died at the residence of her father, John Rhoades, October 5, 1901.
Mrs. Phillips was born in Clarinda November 11, 1878, and has been a resident of this place all her life. February 16,1898, she was married to Isaac E. Phillips, who with her infant son, father, two sisters and a brother, are left to mourn her young life's untimely end. Her health failing, some time ago she was taken to Colorado in hopes that the invigorating climate there would arrest the dread disease, consumption, from which she was suffering, but to no avail. September 3rd she was brought back and lingered, supported and cheered by the tender love of relatives and friends until Friday, when the vital spark was extinguished. About six years ago she united with the Methodist church, being ever faithful and earnest in her devotion to the Master's cause. The funeral services were held at the home of her father, Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. E. E. IlgenFritz. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 8, 1901

Mrs. Alice Phillips, wife of Isaac Phillips, died Saturday, Oct. 5, 1901, at the home of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. John Rhoades, in east Clarinda. She had been afflicted with consumption a long time and the past few years they had resided at Colorado Springs, returning here a few weeks ago. The funeral took place Sunday at 3 o'clock p.m. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 5, 1901


 

       


 

Phillips, Clinton Bruce - The little two month's old babe of Isaac Phillips died Saturday morning at the home of its grandparents and was buried Sunday afternoon. Mr. Phillips returned to Colorado only the week before, following the death of his wife. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 24, 1901

The infant son of Isaac Phillips died Saturday morning last, aged 2 months and 5 days. Clinton Bruce was a bright little fellow and this sad bereavement coming so shortly after the death of Mrs. Phillips, makes it doubly sad. Funeral services were conducted at the home of the grandparents in northeast Clarinda, Sunday afternoon by Rev. E. E. Ilgenfritz. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 22, 1901

 

 

 

 

Phillips, Emily Sayre -

It was a shock to many of the Clarinda friends of Mrs. J. E. Phillips on Monday to learn, that she had passed away at the home of her daughter,    Mrs.  Lex Morgan,    in Chanute, Kans.,  and  that  the remains had been shipped to Clarinda, arriving Saturday night, the funeral having been held Monday afte­noon,    from the   residence   of her sister, Mrs. G. Wm. Richardson. The services were short and simple, such being the request of the deceased, the remains being laid away in Clarinda cemetery beside the graves of the husband, and of the son Bert, who had preceded her to the Great Beyond. The services were in charge of the Presbyterian pastor, Rev. A. B. Marshall D. D.   The three children were present, Mrs. Lex Morgan formerly Bessie Phillips, of Chanute Kans.,   also   Mrs.  Mate Gallagher, formerly Mate Phillips and also the son Ben Phillips from Port Angeles,   Wash.   A brother   and sister are living,   Mrs. G. Wm. Richardson of Clarinda and Orrin Sayre of Elgin, Ill.
Emily Sayre was born in 1866 on a farm near Elgin, Ill., being one of a family of eight children, four
girls and four boys. She was married in Illinois to J. E. Phillips, and they moved west, living for brief
periods in Maitland and Maryville, Mo., then in Nebraska, then in Akron, Colo., finally moving back to
Clarinda where they lived for over seventeen years, and were a part of the life of this community, being active in church work, Mr. Phillips for years being clerk of the sessions of the Presbyterian church,
while engaged in the lumber and banking business. After the death of her husband, Mrs. Phillips quit
housekeeping, about seven years ago and has been making her home with her children, first moving to Seattle. Her health for some time has been precarious, being afflicted with Bright's disease and complications, so that to her nearest friends , it was no surprise that she should be called to go. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 27, 1920

Mrs. Emily Sayre Phillips, widow of the late J. E. Phillips of   this city, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lex Morgan,   in Chanute, Kans., Saturday, May 22, 1920. Mrs. Phillips had been in ill health for several years, but it was thought that she was sufficiently well to accompany home her daughter, Mrs. Sheridan Gallagher, of Chicago, who had been visiting with her in Chanute for about ten days, and who was planning to return to her home soon.   Mrs. Phillips became critically ill the day before her death.
The remains were brought to Clarinda Monday, where simple services, conducted by Dr. A..B. Marshall, were held at the home of Mrs. Phillips' sister, Mrs. G. Wm. Richardson, at 3:30. Interment was in Clarinda cemetery by the grave of her husband.
Besides Mrs. Gallagher and Mrs. Morgan, a son, Benjamin N. Phillips of Port Angeles, Wash., also survives. Mr. Phillips visited his mother last February, but was not able to be present at the funeral. Another son, Albert M. Phillips, passed away Feb. 4, 1919.
Mr. and Mrs. Phillips were residents of Clarinda for many years. After Mr. Phillips' death in 1903, Mrs. Phillips remained in Clarinda until the year 1909, when she went to Seattle, Wash., to make her home. For the past few years she has spent the time with her children.
Mr. and Mrs. Morgan, who with Mrs. Gallagher, nad daughter, Kathleen, came to Clarinda Monday, returned to their home in Chanute, Monday evening. Mr. Gallagher and son, Sheridan, arrived in Clarinda Monday also and returned to Chicago Tuesday night accompanied by Mrs. Gallagher and daughter, Kathleen. Mrs. K. A. Patrick of Omaha and Mrs. G. H. Colbert, of Maryville, Mo., were also in attendance at the funeral. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 27, 1920

The remains of Mrs. Elizabeth Phillips were brought to Clarinda Monday from Chanute, Kan., where she passed away last Saturday. Deceased was a sister of Mr.[Mrs] G. Wm. Richardson and services were held at the Richardson home by Dr. Marshall and interment at Clarinda cemetery by the side of her husband who preceded her some years ago. The family lived in Clarinda for many years but since the death of her husband Mrs. Phillips has lived with her children, and shortly before her death intended going to Chicago with a daughter, Mrs. Sheridan Gallagher. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, May 27, 1920

 

 

Phillips, Isaac Ellsworth
Isaac Ellsworth Phillips,    formerly a resident of Clarinda, is dead.    His remains arrived from  Colorado yesterday noon and the funeral was held that afternoon at 4 o'clock at the family home on North  Nineteenth  street,   conducted by Rev. M. M. Cable, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church.   The singers were Mrs. Myrtle B. Nies, Mrs. James G. Scroggs, Otis Lucas and C. E. Bradley.  The pallbearers were G. A. Boyer, H. L. Chamberlain, Hugh Miller, Chad Baker, J. Q. Douthit and M. H. Driftmier.    The late Mr. Phillips was an invalid for the last four years before his death.   He was the oldest son of Rosiel Finch and Sarah Ann Phillips,   was  born  in  Middletown, O., March 16, 1874, and died in Pueblo, Colo., Sept. 30, 1918.   His father, a brother Orville Beach, his first wife Alice Rhodes, and  their two  sons,   Darrell  John and Clinton  Bruce  preceded  him into the Great Beyond.   His mother, three sisters Edith Phillips, Mattie Phillips and Paye Morris, also, two brothers, W. C. Phillips and E. H. Phillips remain and mourn his loss.   He is also survived by a second wife   and   two  daughters,    Marie and Louise.    One of his favorite Bible texts was,  "God  so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life," and in that faith he  passed away. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 3, 1918

Phillips Isaac Ellsworth - Isaac Ellsworth Phillips, oldest son of Rosiel Finch and Sarah Ann Philips, was born in Middletown, Ohio March 16th. 1871, and died in 1918.
His father, a brother Orville Beach, his first wife Alice Rhodes, and their two sons, Darrell John and Clinton Bruce preceded him into the Great Beyond.
His mother, three sisters, Edith Phillips, Mattie Phillips and Faye Morris, also two brothers, W. C. Phillips and E. H. Phillips remain and mourn his loss. He is also survived by a second wife and two daughters, Marie and Louise.
One of his favorite Bible texts, "God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life", and in that faith he passed away.
The pall bearers at the funeral were; G. A. Boyer, H. L. Chamberlain, Hugh Miller, Chad Baker, Mart Driftmier, John Douthit. Services were conducted by Rev. M. M. Cable of the M. E. Church at the family home on North 19th St.. Wednesday Oct. 3rd at 4 p. m. Music by Mrs. Myrtle Neis, Mrs. James Scroggs, Mr. Otis Lucas, Mr. Ellis Bradley. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 10, 1918

ISAAC ELLSWORTH PHILLIPS - Isaac Ellsworth Phillips, oldest son of Rosiel Finch and Sarah Ann Phillips, was born in Middletown, O., March 16th 1874 and died in Pueblo Colo., Sept. 30, 1918.
His father, a brother, Orville Beach, his first wife, Alice Rhodes, and their two sons, Darrell John and Clinton Bruce preceeded him into the Great Beyond.
His mother, three sisters, Edith Phillips, Mattie Phillips and Faye Morris, also two brothers, W. C. Phillips and E. H. Phillips remain and mourn his loss.   He is also survived by a second wife and two daughters,
Marie and Louise.
One of his favorite Bible texts, "God so loved the World that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life", and in that faith he passed away.
Services were conducted, at 4 p.m., Wednesday, by Rev. M. M. Cable of the M. E. church, at the family home on N. 19th St.

The pall bearers were G. A. Boyer, H. L. Chamberlain, Hugh Miller, Chad Baker, John Douthit, Mart Driftmier. Music by Mrs. Myrtle Neis, Mrs. James Scraggs, Otis Lucas and Ellis Bradley. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 3, 1918

 

Phillips, Isaac's CHILD -

We are sorry to learn the sad news of the death of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Phillips' child in Colorado Springs last week. Mrs. Phillips was visiting at Hebron, Neb., when the child took sick, and at once started to Colorado Springs, where Mr. Phillips is employed, but the change was too much for it and it died soon afterward. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 11, 1900

 

 

Phillips, James Edwin "Ed" -

J. E. PHILLIPS DEAD.

Passes Away at His Home in West Clarinda—A Sufferer for Over Two Years.
A thrill of genuine sympathy and a feeling of profound sorrow swept over the city last evening when it was announced that J. E. Phillips, familiarly known as "Ed" was dead.  As is well known to our people, he has been a very great sufferer from an incurable disease for over two years, and while his death has been to a certain extent anticipated, yet as is always the case, it came with a suddenness that created a profound feeling of sorrow. Two years ago last spring, Mr. Phillips was suffering severely from what was supposed to be a chronic attack of piles, but upon examination it was discovered that it was of a more serious character than piles and was really a cancerous growth in the rectum.   The following June he went to Chicago and underwent an operation which, in a great measure, relieved him and he seemed to be greatly improved.  In fact, he resumed his work in the lumber office and seemed to be getting along quite well.   However, the certainty of the end was never doubted. The first day of last January, as the bells were tolling the death of the old year and welcoming the new, he waked suddenly with a realization that his disease had taken a new turn and from that day on he was a constant sufferer until relieved last evening.   He kept up his work until  about the first of June. Since then, he has been gradually going down and the end was only a question of a short time. Yesterday morning about three  o'clock, he awakened in severe pain.  When Dr. Powers arrived, he was still suffering terribly, but the doctor succeeded in relieving the pain. However, he knew that the end was very near and all day yesterday he was gradually failing.  A little after four o'clock, he lost consciousness but still struggled on in the unequal and hopeless contest with death, until about eight o'clock last night, at which time he was relieved from his long and terrible suffering.
James Edwin Phillips was born May 13, 1851 at Ballston, N. Y. His parents came west with him when he was but three years old and settled near Chicago. His mother died when he was but a child. His father lived until just a few years ago. His three brothers and two sisters are still living. Mr. Phillips was married in 1876 at Bartlett, Ill., to Miss Emily Sayre. They moved to Wheaton to make their home, where they remained until coming west. Four children two girls and two boys, and a devoted wife, are left to mourn the loss of a loving and indulgent father and husband.
In his early childhood he became a member of the Congregational church, but when coming to Clarinda, as there was no organization of the church of his choice, he joined the Presbyterian church and has been a faithful and efficient worker in all departments of the church. He was an enthusiastic in Sunday school work and served as superintendent and teacher. The funeral will be in the family home in west Clarinda at 5 o'clock this afternoon, conducted by his pastor, Rev. Macclean. The bereaved family have the profound sympathy of the entire community in their great loss and his death is a loss to the town and to the community because of the fact that he was one of the men who could always be depended upon to do his share in all the good works. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 18, 1903

J. E. Phillips died Monday evening, Aug. 17, 1903, at his home in west Clarinda, after a long and painful illness from an internal cancer. Mr. Phillips was 54 years of age and a highly respected citizen. For many years he had been connected with G. W. Richardson's lumber yard. He was a member of the Presbyterian church and always took an active part in the church work. The funeral took place at 5 p. m., Tuesday, couducted by Rev. Maclean and his remains laid to rest in the city cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 20, 1903

 

 

Phillips, Rosiel Finch -

Rosiel Finch Phillips was born Sept 7, 1845, in Sharon, Noble county, O., and died in Clarinda, Ia., Sep 2, 1917. For a number of years he lived in Noble County, Oh., removing to Page county, la., in August, 1874, and came to Clarinda in 1882. He was a son of Jeremiah Phillips, who was a Methodist circuit rider, in Pennsylvania and Mo. He had a circuit of thirty-three appointments which required 280 miles to be done in four weeks on horseback; coming of Quaker parents, he was of course opposed to slavery, and his association with John Brown, of Osawatomie confirmed him in his opinion. He early earned the title of Abolitionist preacher, and was proud of it.
Rosiel Finch Phillips joined the Methodist church in 1867 and thereafter was a constant member of it. He was well versed in Scripture, and could quote suitably on any occasion. To his marriage to Sarah Ann Ellsworth, seven children were born: Edith L., Mattie O., Isaac E., William C., Eugene H., Orville B., (who died July 21, 1896), and Adah Faye—all of whom, except Orville B., survive him. He also leaves surviving him, three brothers: J. H. of Ash Grove, Mo.; and I. B. and O. W. of Marieta, O. He was made a Mason over fifty years ago, and at the time of his death was a member in good standing of Nodaway lodge, No. 140, A., F. and A. M.
On account of the enforced absence of his daughter, Edith L. Phillips, by reason of the beginning of school at Colorado Springs, Colo., on Sept. 4, the funeral service was held on Sept. 3, at. 4 o'clock p.m. The funeral service was very simple and impressive, conducted by his pastor, the Rev. A. S. Woodard, at the family residence on North Nineteenth street, after which interment was made in the family lot in the Clarinda cemetery. The floral offerings were many and very beautiful, and a fit tribute of the esteem in which the deceased was held by his many friends. The pallbearers were Dr. Max E. Witte, Dr. R. J. Matthews, E. B. Westcott, J. T. Harrell, A. J. Hawley and A. M. Abbott.
Mr. Phillips was in failing health for more than a year, and bore his affliction with great fortitude and patience.

A carpenter by occupation he did much, work in that important industry in this locality. Building reminders of his efficiency in his trade will long endure. He was a man of superior intelligence, sought to know the right on matters of public import, and then was ever ready courageously to defend his principles. Able, honest and companionable, he leaves many friends who will miss him. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 6, 1917

R. F. Phillips Passes to Final Reward Sunday Morning
"TAPS" SOUNDED FOR VETERAN
Jesse M. Hughes, Former Member of Co.   G,   43d   Wisconsin Volunteers.
Rosiel Finch Phillips died at his home in this city, Sunday, Sept. 2, after an illness of several months. He was the son of Jeremiah and Arah Courtney Phillips, was born in Shar-noble county, O., Sept. 7, 1845. It is interesting to note that the father of Mr. Phillips was an ininerant [sic] minister of the Methodist Episcopal church in the early history of the state of Ohio. While the average service of those early pioneer was only eight years, he traveled his circuits and preached from the year 1824 to 1864, when he was relieved on account of age. He was associated with John Brown and early earned the title of the "Abolitionist Preacher." Mr. Phillips lived in Noble county, O., for a number of years and came to Page county in August, 1874. He moved to Clarinda in 1882. On Sept. 23, 1868, he was united in marriage to Sarah Ann Ellsworth. To this union seven children were born: Edith L., Mattie O., Isaac E., William C, Eugene H Orville B., who died July 21, 1896, and Adah Fay. Besides his wife and six children he is survived by three brothers, J. H. Phillips of Ashgrove, Mo., J, B. Phillips and O. W Phillips of Marietta, O.
He joined the Methodist Episcopal church in 1867, and was a member of the Masonic fraternity for more than fifty years. Brother Phillips was a carpenter and worked at his trade up to about a year ago, when failing health compelled him to stop. Reflecting his early training he was able to quote largely from the scriptures on any occasion. He will be missed, not only by his family, but by a large circle of friends.
The funeral services were conducted from the home at 4:30 Monday by Rev. A. S. Woodard. Interment was in the Clarinda cemetery.

ROSIEL FINCH PHILLIPS.
Rosiel Finch Phillips was born September 7th, 1845, in Sharon, Noble county, O., and died in Clarinda, Ia., on September 2nd, 1917. For a number of years he lived in Noble county, O., removing to Page county, Ia., in August, 1874; and came to Clarinda, in 1882. He was a son of Jeremiah Phillips, who was a Methodist Circuit Rider, in Pennsylvania and Ohio. He had a circuit of thirty-three appointments which required 280 miles to be" done in four weeks on horse-back; coming of Quaker parents, he was of course opposed to slavery, and his association with John Brown, of Ossawotomie confirmed him in his opinion. He early earned the title of Abolishionist preacher, and was proud of it.
Rosiel Finch Phillips joined the Methodist church in 1867 and has been a constant member ever since. He was well versed in scripture, and could quote suitably on any occasion. To his marriage to Sarah Ann Ellsworth, seven children were born; Edith L. Mattie O., Isaac E., William C, Eugene H., Orville B., who died July 21st, 1896, and Adah Faye—all of whom, except Orville B., survive him. He also leaves surviving him, three brothers; J. H. of Ash Grove, Mo.; I. B. and O. W. of Marietta, O. He was made a Mason over fifty years, ago, and at the time of his death was a member in good standing of Nodaway Lodge, No. 140. A. F. & A. M.
On account of the enforced absence of'his daughter, Edith L, Phillips, by reason of the beginning of school at Colorado Springs, Colo., on September 4th, the funeral service was held on September 3rd, at 4 o'clock p. m. The funeral service was very simple and impressive, conducted by his pastor the Rev. A. S. Woodard, at the family residence on North 19th Street, after which interment was made in the family lot in the Clarinda cemetery. The floral offerings were many and very beautiful, and a fit tribute of the esteem in which the deceased was held by his many friends.
Mr. Phillips was in failing health for more than a year, and bore his affliction with great fortitude and patience. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 6, 1917

 


Phillips, Thomas B. - Mr. T. B. Phillips died at his home east of the Christian church this morning about one o'clock. He had been a sufferer of bright's disease and was unable to do any work since last spring when he sold his bakery to Messrs. Cole and Greene. He was forty-nine years old, was born in Illinois and came to Iowa in 1880. An obituary will appear in our next issue. Funeral services will be held at the home tomorrow at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. Maclean, after which the Odd Fellows will take charge of the services. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 21, 1903

Thos. B. Phillips died at his home in north Clarinda, Friday morning, Aug. 21,1903, aged 48 years, 8 months and 14 days. For the past six months he had been a great sufferer from that dreaded ailment, Bright's disease of the bladder, and it was a well known fact that death would soon be his lot.   It was a great surprise as well as regret to his many friends to learn the first of the year that so strong and apparently healthy man as Mr. Phillips would be called to his long home in these few short months, and it only reminds one of the familiar passage, "In the midst of life we are in death," and that all should be prepared for this final time of departure. Mr. Phillips was an honorable and honest man and true and faithful in all his promises.  For many years he had been an active member of the Odd Fellows and Modern Woodmen lodges, and had filled the various offices therein. His untimely death is deeply mourned by all.  He leaves a wife and two children to mourn the death of a devoted husband and kind father.   The funeral took place Saturday at 2 p. m., conducted by Rev. Maclean, under the auspices of the Odd Fellows lodge, and his remains laid to rest in the city cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 27, 1903

Thomas B. Phillips died at his residence in Clarinda, Thursday, Sept., 21,1903 at 12:50 a.m., aged 48 years, 8 months and 14 days.
The funeral services were held at his late residence Saturday Sept., 22nd, at 2 o'clock p. m., conducted by Rev. J. N. McLane. The Odd Fellows, of which order he was a member, took charge of the remains after the sermon and conducted them to the cemetery, where the ritualistic ceremony of the order was used.
Thomas B. Phillips was born in Champaign county, Ill., Dec, 7, 1854. In 1856 he moved with his parents to Livingston County,Ill., where he grew to manhood. In 1880, in company with his father, one brother and two sisters, he moved to Iowa and stopped at Chariton for a few months, then moved to Clarinda, where he has made his home ever since. He was united in marriage to Miss Ollie Feese Dec, 4,1889. To them were born three children, all of whom survive him.
The deceased was converted and united with the Methodist church at Clarinda in 1883, but in 1893 he took his letter and in company with his wife united with the Presbyterian church, of which he remained a consistent member to the time of his death. Mr. Phillips was an honorable and worthy citizen commanding the respect and confidence of all who know him. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 25, 1903

 

 

Phipps, Irene -

Irene Phipps, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will Phipps, was born June 4, 1920; departed this life Dec. 13, 1920.
She leaves to mourn their loss a father, mother, and one sister. The funeral was held at the home in Shambaugh, Wednesday, Dec. 15, at 10 o'clock. Burial was in College Springs cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 30, 1920

Irene Phipps. The sympathy of many friends is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Will Phipps, on their farm west of Shambaugh, in the loss of their dear little six months old child, Irene, who passed away Monday evening Dec. 13th. The baby was born the fourth of June. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at ten o'clock, at the farm home, conducted by the Shambaugh Methodist pastor, Rev. Cochel; the little form being laid to rest in College Springs cemetery. Besides the parents, a five year old child is left, this child also being quite seriously ill at the time of the funeral. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 16, 1920

 

Phipps, John -

Was 104 Years Old, Probably Oldest Man In State.

Shenandoah, Dec. 12—Our oldest citizen, Uncle John Phipps, died Sunday at 10 o'clock at the home of his son near Farragut. He would have been 105 years old next St. Valentines Day. He was not sick, but just worn out. On the afternoon of Saturday he got up and dressed and walked out in the yard, grew worse in the night, but retained his faculties till the last. He was fond of outdoor life, and worked as a farmer all his life. He lived temporately on plain food. Only last week he admitted he could not shuck corn any longer. He has been remarkably active, going alone the last summer on railroad trips to Leon and Nebraska. When he was 100 years old he joined the order of Elks, the members of the lodge here taking him in free, glad to have the oldest Elk in the U. S. He was an uneducated man as far as schools are concerned, learned to read after he was married and was an intelligent, genial friendly man. He was born in Virginia before the battle of Waterloo, before Fulton built his steamboat, before the war of 1812 with England. He came to Iowa in 1836. What a life that is— 100 years of conscious, active, restless thinking and doing. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 14, 1916