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

Abbott, Alice Miller - News reaches Clarinda  of the death of Mrs. A. F. Abbott, of Auburn, California, on January 2nd. Mrs. Abbott was formerly Alice Miller and lived  in this county, her father, Elijah Miller, being at that time superintendent of Page county schools and a brother of Robert Miller, who still lives on east Garfield street.   Mrs Abbott is a cousin of John N. Miller and  has a brother,  Webb Miller, living near Shambaugh.   She has been in very poor health for three years, was taken to a hospital at Sacramento for an operation  from which she failed to recover.   Her husband, A. F. Abbott, still lives  in Auburn, Calif., and is a brother of R. S. Abbott, of Clarinda.

CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 30, 1913

 

Abbott, Eva -

The sad news reached; Clarinda Wednesday morning about ten o'clock, of the suicide of Miss Eva Abbott at the home of her father, Rube Abbott, six miles north of Bedford, between nine and ten o'clock that morning. The news same as a shock to a great many Clarinda people for Miss Abbott was raised in this city and made this her home until very recent years, having a large number of friends here who were saddened by the word that she was dying.
Miss Abbott was in the bedroom alone, her brother being in an adjoining room, while Mrs, Abbott was outside of the house not far away. The report of the 22 Calibre revolver, with which the unfortunate young woman took her life, was the first warning that the family had of the awful deed. One shot only was fired, the bullet entering near the temple, and the physician, who was at once called, gave the family no hope whatever for the young woman's recovery, The unfortunate young woman died yesterday afternoon at three o'clock and was laid to rest in the cemetery near Bedford at two this afternoon.
Until two years; ago Miss Abbott was employed at the central office of tha Rural Telephone Co. in this city - having been employed there two years. After leaving her work there she went to California where ahe spent six months, returning to the family home, near Bedford, where she has lived ever since. It is not known what motive she had in taking her life, but for some time she has been in poor health and this coupled with some mental trouble, no doubt caused her action. Word was received in this city Wednesday forenoon and Mrs. Alva Gorel, Miss Abbott's sister, started at once to Bedford. Miss Abbott was twenty-six years old and most of her life was spent in Clarinda, her parents having made this their home since 1859, except for eleven months in 1875 spent in California and eight months, three years later in Colorado.  Mr. Abbott was for many years a member of the city council of Clarinda and for some time acted as street commissioner. The sympathy of their many Clarinda friends is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Abbott and the other members of the family in this sad bereavement.

CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 11, 1906

 

Abbott, Isabelle Gordon -

Isabelle Gordon was born at Wood Hill, Ill, on the 17th day of June, 1860, and died at Clarinda, Iowa, September 6th, 1912, aged 52 years, 2 months and 18 days.
She was married to Reuben Abbott January 1st, 1877, to which union there were twelve children born, nine of whom remain to mourn her death.
Two children, Blanche and Thomas, died in infancy, and Eva died at the age of twenty-five. Among those who remain are Mrs. Mary Gorrell, Albert F. Abbott, Samuel G. Abbott, Wm. J. Abbott, Mrs. Ruby Cole, Reuben S. Abbott, Jr, Mrs. Bessie Beauchamp, Harry C. Abbott and Doris E. Abbott, all of whom reside in Clarinda except Albert F. Abbott, who resides at Bedford, Iowa, Mrs. Ruby Cole, who resides at Sedan, Montana, and Mrs. Bessie Beauchamp, who resides at Casper, Wyo. All of the children were present except Mrs. Ruby Cole, of Sedan, Mont.
There remains in the home with Mr. Abbott two sons and one daughter, besides one grand-daughter. Among other relatives who mourn the loss of the deceased are four brothers, two sisters, an aged uncle, and seven grandchildren.
Mrs. Abbott spent the most of her life in or near Clarinda since moving here with her parents, Mr and Mrs. Samuel Abbott, in 1873.
She united with the Methodist church in 1874, of which she was a member till the time of her death. Mrs. Abbott was a home lover, always endeavoring to give comfort to her loved ones, and ever ready to serve in the time of sickness.
A dear loved one from our home is gone
A voice we loved is still, A place is vacant in our home
Which never can be filled.

The funeral services were conducted from the home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Sept. 8th, by Rev. Clarence M. Eppard, pastor of the Christian church

CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 12, 1912

 

Abbott, James H. -

James H. Abbott, son of David and Francinka Abbott, was born in Kosciusko county, Indiana, August 24, 1844. When James was 14 years of age the mother died, and in 1859 the father and the eight children moved to Page county, Iowa, settling on a farm in Nodaway township. His father died in 1885. His education was received in the country school and he devoted himself dilligently to farming as his life business. In May 1872 he was married to Miss Phoebe J. Pfander, from which union four children were born, namely, Mrs. Grace Morris, of Shannon. City, Iowa; David, Daisy and Mrs. Mary Smith, of Clarinda. Besides his wife and children, three brothers and one sister survive him.
For a number of years he was a trustee of Nodaway township and was later elected a member of the Page county board of supervisors, for several terms. He moved to Clarinda in 1907. Four years of failing health closed July 5th, at 8 p. m.

The funeral services were held, from the residence on east Washington street, conducted by Rev. Wm. Sevenson, of the M.E. church, at 10 o'clock Saturday morning. The music was furnished by a quartet composed of Mrs. Jaimes Scroggs, Miss Mabel Brown, and Messrs. H. F. Jones and R. L. Hopkins.

CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 13, 1911

 

Abbott, James H. - Jas. H. Abbott died last night about eight o'clock after a long illness from Bright's disease. He was on the street the 4th in his wheel chair. Obituary next week.

PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa Jul 6, 1911

Jas. H. Abbott was born in Kosciusko county, Ind., Aug. 24, 1844, and died July 5, 1911, at his home on East Washington street, aged 67 years, 11 months, and 9 days. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Abbott, his father being a native of North Carolina. At the age of 14 years the mother of James H. died in Wabash, Ind., and in 1895 the father and eight children removed to Clarinda, locating on a raw prairie farm just northwest of this city and became one of the prominent farmers and stock shippers, dying in October, 1885. James H. also followed farm life, and May 2, 1872, he was married to Miss Phebe J. Pfander, daughter of Chas. Pfander, and four children were born to them—Grace D., David, Daisy J. and Mary S. In 1874 he purchased a farm west of this city which he operated successfully until retiring there from and removing to this city about four years ago. Mr. Abbot has always been held high in the esteem of the people as the positions of trust he has held fully testify, having held the office of township trustee for many years, a number of the home school board fourteen years and in 1900 was elected a member of the board of supervisors of this county and served until Jan. 1, 1908, with credit to himself and the people. In his business and social life he always exemplified the true elements of a man. For the past few years he had been suffering from Bright's disease of the kidneys but ever bore his affliction without complaint. The funeral was held Saturday at 9 a. m. from the home, conducted by Rev. Wm. Stevenson, pastor of the M. E. church, the Masonic lodge of which he had long been an honored member, having charge of the ceremonies.

PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 13, 1911

 

Abbott, M.J.

Mrs. M. J. Abbott, wife of D. A. Abbott, a former Clarinda citizen, died at Sheridan, Wyo., March 3, 1918. She was a member of the Page County Mutual Aid and Benevolent association.

CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 21, 1918

 

Abbott, Margaret Elizabeth Hayes -

Mrs. I..W. Abbott, wife of I. W. Abbott, died at New Market, Tuesday, March 22, 1921. The Abbott family formerly resided in Clarinda. The many friends here of the surviving husband and children will sincerely sympathize with them in their loss, and will deeply regret the death of the wife and mother.

CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 31, 1921

New Market Herald, March 31: Brief mention was made last week of the death of Mrs. I. W.. Abbott, which occurred on the 22d. She had been an invalid for many years and had suffered much, but throughout all she was sustained by her great faith in the Lord. She was one of the early settlers of this community and was known and loved by all for her womanly character and untiring efforts in behalf of the community and church. She will long be remembered for the good she accomplished.
Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at her late home, conducted by Rev. Mr. Goodwin of Red Oak. Interment was in Memory cemetery.
Margaret Elizabeth Hayes, daughter of John W. and Priscilla Epps Hayes, was born at Hudsonville, Miss., July 27, 1846, and died at New Market, Iowa, March 22, 1921, aged 74 years 7 months and 25 days.
At the age of 6 months she came with her parents to Salem, Henry county, Iowa, where her early life was spent.
Aug. 30, 1863, she was married to Isaac Warren Abbott. They made their home in Lee county until the year 1868 when they moved to Taylor county. Into their home came fourteen children, four of whom preceded their mother in death. The ten surviving children are Frank W. Abbott of Coal Greek, Colo.; Edward F. Abbott of Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Mary Gardner of Boulder, Colo.; John I. Abbott, Bowling Green, Ky.; Charles F. Abbott of Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Daisy Pinkerton of Shambaugh, Iowa; Waldo L. Abbott, Loveland, Colo.; Mrs. Clarice I. McPherrin, Loveland, Colo.; George A. Abbott, Santa Barbara, Calif., and Arthur G. Abbott, Des Moines, Iowa. She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. W. H. Rose of Oskaloosa, Iowa, and by two brothers, P. E. Hayes of North Platte, Nebr., and W. F. Hayes of Salem, la. These with the bereaved husband, fifteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild unite with a wide circle of friends and neighbors to mourn her passing.
She united with the Cumberland Presbyterian church at Dunn school house in this county in 1868 and when they came to New Market she and her husband entered the fellowship of the Methodist Episcopal church here of which she has remained a faithful, consistent and earnest member. Together with her husband, she helped to bear the work of the Kingdom in the community. She loved the church and the pastor always found in Brother and Sister Abbott confiding friends, whose home was always open, and whose hearts were always warm.
Sister Abbott was a devoted wife and mother. The home was the center of her interest and there her unselfish heart poured itself out in ministering care. Her mother love overflowed even the bounds of the home circle and she mothered every little child which came around her. The very atmosphere of her household was fragrant with the home spirit and no one ever came within the home without being conscious of the rare spirit which presides over the home. She leaves to her family the precious heritage of a life rich in character and rare in the beauty of its personal Christian quality.
Calm and unafraid, her heart stayed on Him to whom she had committed her trust she slipped away into that rest which awaits the Master's own. She has gone where are the fountains of Eternal youth.
The following out of town relatives attended the funeral: F. W. Abbott, Coal Creek, Colo.; C. F. Abbott and wife of Kansas City, Mo.; E. F. Abbott, Kansas City; Mrs. Mary P. Gardner and daughter Ruth, Boulder, Colo.; Mrs. Clarice Mcpherrin, Loveland, Colo.; Mrs. Daisy Pinkerton, Shambaugh, Iowa; A. G. Abbott, Des Moines, Iowa; Mrs. Lydia Brown of Hamburg, Iowa; Dan Hayes and daughter Doris, of Lincoln, Nebr.; Mike Brown, of Farragut, Iowa; P. E. Hayes, North Platte, Nebr.; Mrs. W. H. Rose, Oskaloosa, Iowa.

CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 7, 1921

Mrs. I. W. Abbott died at her home in New Market Tuesday morning at 4 o'clock. The funeral services were held at the house at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon. Mrs Abbott formerly lived here and was
the wife of I. W.Abbott, who was a successful merchant here several years ago. We extend our deep
sympathy to the bereaved family.

CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 31, 1921


Abbott, Ida Penton

The remains of Mrs Frank Abbott passed through this city today from Florence, Colo., to New Market for burial. Mrs. Abbott was Miss Ida Penton, of New Market, and Frank is well known here as he was in business with his father in this city up to about twelve years ago.

CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 2, 1910

Word was received in this city yesterday morning of the death of Mrs. Frank Abbott in Colorado, Tuesday. The remains were brought to New Market today for burial in the Old Memory cemetery. They were residents of this county several years.

PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 2, 1910


Abbott, Nellie Pearl Lattimer -

Nellie Pearl Lattimer  was born September 2nd,   1886,  at Madrid, Iowa, and died May 25, 1918 at Clarinda, Iowa.   At the age of seventeen she joined the Methodist church at Conway.   She was married to Samuel Abbott at Denver, Colo., January 15, 1910.   She leaves to mourn her loss her husband,   three  sisters, Mrs. Powell, Denver, Colo.; Mrs. Snyder and Mrs. Hunt of Des Moines,.Ia.; and three children, Samuel Gordon, Margaret Pearl and Ruby June. Another child, Ruth Jewell, died at the age of two months.   The funeral was held Monday, at 2:30 p. m. at the Harmon Funeral Home.   The employees of the Lawnmower company attended in a body. Mr. Abbott being employed there.

CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 30, 1918

 

Nell P. Abbott, wife of Samuel Abbott, residing in the west part of the city, died Saturday morning early. She had been in poor health for some time but the end came quite unexpectedly. She is survived by the husband who is an employee of the Lawn Mower Company, and three children, two girls and a boy. The funeral was held at 2:30 Monday afternoon from the Harmon funeral parlors and interment was made in the Clarinda cemetery. Deceased was 32 years, 8 months and 23 days of age.

PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, May 30, 1918

Nellie Pearl Lattimer was born, September 2, 1886, at Madrid. She passed away May 26, 1918 at Clarinda.
At the age of seventeen she joined the Methodist church at Conway. On Jan. 15, 1910, she was married to Samuel Abbott at Denver, Colo. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, three children, Samuel Gordon, Margaret Pearl and Ruby June; and three sisters, Mrs. Powell, Denver, Colo.; Mrs. Snyder and Mrs. Hunt of Des Moines.
A child of Mr. and Mrs. Abbottt, Ruth Jewell, died at the age of two months.
Mrs. Abbott's funeral was held Monday, at 2:30 p.m. at the Harmon Funeral Home. The services were conducted by Rev. M. M. Cable, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church of this city. The employees of the Clarinda Lawnmower company attended in a body, Mr. Abbott being employed there.

CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 30, 1918


Abbott, Ruth Jewell - Little Ruth Jewell Abbott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Abbott, died Monday morning, Sept. 11th, at 4:45 A. M., at the age of two months and fourteen days. The little one was laid to rest that afternoon, in the Summitt cemetery near Yorktown, funeral services being held at the home on West Water Street, Ciarinda, at two o'clock Monday afternoon. It was indeed sad to lose the precious darling. A twin sister is still living, besides a sister two years of age named Pearl, and a little brother five years old named Gordon. The funeral services at the residence were conducted by the Methodist pastor, Rev. Abram S. Woodard.

CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 21, 1916 [says died Sep 11]

Ruth Jewell Abbott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Abbott of Clarinda, died Monday morning, Sept. 18, 1916. She was 2 months and 14 days of age and was one of a pair of twins, the other of whom is living. Funeral services were held from the home on West Water street, Monday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. A. S .Woodard, pastor of the Clarinda Methodist Episcopal church. Interment was at the Summit cemetery in Nodaway township.  

CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 21, 1916  [says died Sep 18]      

 

 

Able, George

George Able was born in Platte City, Platte County, Mo., January 4, 1847. He united with the M. E. Church at Platte City, Mo., at the age of 30 years, being a member of that church for 44 years.
He was united in marriage to Miss Adeline Dodson March 27, 1890. Of this 31 years union 8 children were born, five of whom have preceded their father into the great beyond. Sally, Henry and Emma are left to comfort the sorrowing mother. After three years of confinement in his room and over nine months intense suffering, Monday evening, June 13th at 6:10 the Angel of: Death gently touched his forehead, and the soul of George Able returned to the Master who gave it. He had repeatedly told his wife and friends that he was but waiting on the Lord, that he was not afraid to die. All was well with his soul. The last time was on Thursday, when hearing the voice of Mrs. Eliza Wilkerson, whom he had known from infancy, he called to her and remarked, "I want you not to worry". And the last words he said to the pastor, on Saturday morning, before leaving for the District Conference, were that, "he was only waiting on the Lord". He met his death at the age of 74 years, 6 months and 9 days, leaving to mourn their loss a devoted wife, three children, a host of relatives and friends.
A precious one from us is gone,
A voice we loved is stilled, A place is vacant in our home Which never can be filled.

The funeral was held at St. Jacob's M. E. Church Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, under the auspices of the K of P. Lodge, Rev, C. P. Jones, pastor, officiating.

CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa Jun 23, 1921

Able, George - George Able died at his home Monday evening, June 18, 1921.   The late Mr. Able was 74 years of age, having been born Jan. 4,1847, in Clark county. Mo, He had lived in Clarinda nineteen years, having lived in the same house on East Water street for fifteen years. He was married in Sac City, Mo., to Miss Addie Dodson, over thirty-one years ago. The wife and three children survive. The children are Mrs. Emma Oldham of this city, Henry Able, also of this city, and Mrs. Sallie Stuart of Omaha, Nebr. A number of other relatives survive. Mr. Able was in the employ of Swift & Company for a number of years, but had not been able to work for about three years. The funeral was to be at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the A. M. E. church, conducted by Rev. C. P. Jones. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 16, 1921

 

Able, Dick -

Dick Able a young colored man about 21 years of age died Saturday morning at his parent's home in southeast Clarinda.. He had been intensely sick about Twenty-four hours following a night of a drinking carousal, it is said. That brought into publicity Roy Pearce white man selling meats and groceries on 9th street and Winnie Johnson a colored woman. It is alleged Dick took the young woman to the store last Thursday night by request or on his own valition when fancy drinks, canned goods, cheese, crackers, pickles, etc, were indulged in freely until a late or early hour when plain whiskey, lemon essence, alcohol, etc., was good enough. Dick being the most generous because it was free. Finally Morpheus siezed the revelers and sweet sleep was enjoyed in chairs or other convenient pieces by some while Dick made up his bed on top of a large refrigerator againt protest from his companions. He probably rolled over in search of a softer spot in time and landed on a barrel and tin cans before reaching the floor. He laid in a stupor till morning when he was taken home and a physician called. It was a sight they say to see the conglomeration pumped and extracted from his internal region. But it did no good and he paid the penalty of debauchery. Saturday Roy went to the Omaha cyclone wreck and. Winnie Johnson to meet a friend at Creston. That called out reports of foul play, murder, etc, from some dusky denizens. Winnie was arrested in Creston and brought back by Sheriff Whitmore. Roy says he heard of the reports in Omaha and hurried home, driving from Villisca, and at once interviewed the sheriff. Both were landed in jail during an investigation. A post mortem was had of Dick's anatomy the whole affair well sifted, they say, and Coroner Clark declared that death was caused from acute alcoholism. The funeral was held Monday afternoon and the body placed in the bosom of mother earth for purification. Roy and Winnie were held in jail until yesterday; and as no evidence it is said could be obtained to convict them on the charge of murder or other offense of the law, they were set free without trial. It is hoped they will go and sin no more. Thus ends one of the most disgraceful affairs ever enacted in our community and it seems too bad that actual justice cannot be meted out to the offenders of decency, law and good order.

PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 3, 1913

 

Able, Gladys - Gladys Able was born in Clarinda, la., May the 27th, 1911 and died at the age of two years eleven months and sixteen days. The funeral was Sunday afternoon, May the 17th. She leaves to mourn her loss a mother Mrs. Sally Able and her grandparents besides other relatives.

CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 21, 1914

 

Acree, John -

John Acree died at his home near Siam May 28, at 10:30 a. m. He was almost 72 years of age.
He was born in Tennessee and came to Page Co, in 1862 where he lived until 1881 when he moved to Nebraska. Four years ago he returned and has lived here ever since.
He was married to Miss Lydia Andrews of Jimtown, Ind., who died in 1886. Two years later he married Mrs. Nancy Anderson, who survives him. Besides his wife he leaves five children, Mrs. Wes Miller, Mrs. Cabe Miller, Al James and John Acree all were with him at his death except John, who resides in California.
Funeral services were held at the Christian Church in Siam Thursday, May, 29, at 11 a. m. conducted by Rev. W. O. Hutchings.
Mr. Acree was a man of sterling qualities and besides relatives leaves a host of friends to mourn his death.

CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 3, 1902

 

Adam, Nola Lucile Linebaugh -

Nola Lucile Linebaugh was born in Shambaugh, la., Dec. 27, 1898, and passed away in Clarinda, la., March 13, 1920, at 3 A. M., aged 21 years, 2 months and 16 days.
Nov. 11th, 1917, she was united in marriage to David Adam. She resided the most of her life in this community, being honored by all who knew her for those virtues that make life to be perpetuated forever.
She leaves to mourn her loss a loving father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J.  W.  Linebaugh,  a devoted husband,  David  Adams,  three  sisters and three brothers, Mrs. Wilma Carr, Mrs. Jessie Jones, Georgie Linebaugh, Mrs. Jessie Jones, Georgia Linebaugh and Wilbur, Edwin and Orville, besides a multitude of friends and relatives who came to know the beauty of her life and will therefor sadly miss the fellowship    of her chaste life.
Very early in girlhood she confessed her faith in her Savior and ever since was a faithful worker in the church and Sunday school. It is this high quality that places her within the richest promises that our Father in Heaven has for the faithful, and it is her devotedness to the Kingdom that makes it possible for her loved ones to look with undying hope into the eternal world, living every day in glorious anticipation of everlasting love and fellowship.
Funeral services were held at the Christian church Monday afternoon, at 2:30 o'clock, by Rev. R. C. Snodgrass. Interment was in the Clarinda cemetery.

CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 18, 1920

The funeral of Mrs. David Adam was held at the Christian church in this city Monday afternoon, at 2:30, conducted by Rev. R. C. Snodgrass. The singers were Mrs. Ona Scroggs, Mrs. Myrtle Nies, with Mrs. Glen E. Turner at the piano. Interment was in Clarinda cemetery. The floral offerings were many and beautifal. The following obituary was given at the funeral: Nola Lucile Linebaugh was born Dec. 27, 1898, in Shambaugh, Iowa. She passed away at her home in Clarinda March 12, 1920 aged 21 years, 2 months and 16 days. She was married Nov. 15, 1917, to David Adam. She has resided most of her life in this community, being honored by all who knew her for those cardinal virtues that make life to be perpetuated forever. She leaves to mourn their loss a father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Linebaugh, a devoted husband, David Adam, three sisters and three brothers —Mrs. William Carr, Mrs. Jessie Jones, Georgia, William, Edwin and Orville Linebaugh. Also a multitude of friends and relatives who came to know the beauty of her life and will therefore sadly miss the fellowship of her chaste life. Very early in girlhood she confessed her faith in her Savior and ever since has been a faithful worker in the church and Sunday school. It is this high quality that places her within the richest promises that our father in heaven have for the faithful and it is her devotedness to the kingdom that make it possible for her loved ones to look with undying hope into the eternal world, living every day in glorious anticipation of the Beulah land of everlasting life and fellowship

CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 18, 1920

 

Aiken, J.M., Dr -

The school time friends in Clarinda of Dr. J. M. Aikin, in the older days when Prof. J. A. Woods was superintendent of the Clarinda public schools, together with other residents of this city will regret to learn of the death of Dr. Aikin. A recent issue of an Omaha newspaper says:
"Dr. J. M. Aikin, 63, resident of Omaha for thirty-two years, and a noted specialist in nervous and mental diseases, died yesterday afternoon at 4 at the Methodist hospital after an illness of two months. He was operated on Oct. 10 for an obstruction in the stomach. He is survived by his wife and his daughter, Mrs. Willard Slabaugh. Dr. Aikin was secretary of the Nebraska State Medical society for several years and was editor of the Nebraska State Medical Journal. He was a graduate of the University of Iowa Medical school.. He was a member of the First Presbyterian church and an officer of that church. His home was at 5011 Webster street."

CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 25, 1920

 

Annan, Carrie Warner -

Carrie, daughter of Perry and Anna Warner, was born in Mason county, Virginia in January 1877, and passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charley Gillespie, that being the old home place, on Wednesday, August 11, at 9:30 p.m. at the ae of 43 years and 7 months. In 1887 she came with her parents to Page county where she has since resided. She was united in marriage to Charles Annan, Jan. 16, 1895, to which union one child, a daughter, was born. Five years ago Mrs. Annan underwent an operation for appendicitis, which was followed by several others, and since then she has suffered continually. During her girlhood days she was converted under the ministry of Rev. Ossman, and united with the Church of God, worshipping in a school house southwest of Yorktown. In 1900 she united with the Presbyterian church at Yorktown, and remained a member of that congregation until her death. She leaves to mourn their loss, her husband, daughter, parents, and six sisters and one brother, one sister and a brother having preceded her in death. Those who came from a distance were Mrs. Eli Comingore Shenandoah, Mr. and Mrs. George Meyers, Mr, and Mrs Wille Myers, Mrs. Mary Lakey and son Fred of Burlington Junction, Mr. and Mrs. John Haidsaik, Frank Haidsaik, and sons Henry and George, all of Bedford, Mrs. Henry Hubert of Clarinda and Rev. and Mrs. C. B. Driver.

The funeral of Mrs. Charley Annan was held Friday at 2 p. m. conducted by Rev. Driver, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charley Gillespie. Owing to her long, illness and many friends there was an unusually large offering of flowers of choicest varieties. Music was furnished by Carl Orr, John Keener and the Misses Carrie and Bertha Loranz. Burial was at the Polsley cemetery.

PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa Aug 19, 1920

The Journal:
Carrie, daughter of Perry and Elizabeth Warner, was born in Mason county, Va., on Jan. 1, 1877, and passed away on Aug. 11, 1920, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Gillespie, this being the old home place in Lincoln township—age 43 years and 7 months. She came with her parents to Page county in 1889 and has resided here ever since. She was united in marriage, Jan. 16, 1695, to Charles Annan, at the home of her parents in Lincoln township. To this union one child, a daughter, Lizzie, now the wife of Charles Gillespie, was born. Five years ago Mrs. Annan underwent an operation for appendicitis, which was followed by several others, from which she never recovered, and after intense suffering she passed to the land where there is no more pain.   During her girlhood she was converted under the ministry of Rev. I. Ossman, and united with the Church of God, which worshipped in a school house southwest of Yorktown.   In 1900 she united with the Presbyterian church at Yorktown, of which church she remained a faithful member until called to join the "Church Triumphant."    During the years of suffering which were borne with wonderful patience and fortitude she had. a clear consciousness of the presence of her Savior and realized that the comfort and peace which He alone could give.   She leaves to mourn their loss, her husband, Charles Annan; daughter, Mrs. Lizzie Gillespie, granddaughter, Geraldine Gillispie, father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Perry Warner; five sisters, Mesdames Mary Hankins, Glenna White, Eva Hargins,
Emma Holmes, Laura Snodgrass and Celia Srite; one brother, Walter Warner, and a host of friends.   One sister, Mrs. Marion Annan, and a brother, Earl, preceded her about two years ago to the home beyond.   The funeral service was held at the home on Friday afternoon, and was conducted by Rev. Charles B. Driver, pastor of the the First Presbyterian church at Churdan a former pastor of the Yorktown   church   assisted by   Rev. C. Moore   of the   Methodist Episcopal church of   Yorktown.    The singers
were Misses Bertha Loranz and Carrie Loranz and Messrs. J. T. D. Keener and Carl Orr of Clarinda.   Mrs. Annan was laid to rest in the Polsley cemetery west of Yorktown.   The floral offerings were  many  and extremely beautiful.

CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa Aug 19, 1920

Carrie Warner, daughter of Perry and Anna Elizabeth Warner, was born in Mason County, Virginia, on Jan. 1, 1877, and passed away Aug. 11th, 1920, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Chas. Gillespie, this being the old home place. She was 43 years and 7 months old.
In 1889 she came to Page County with her parents, and has resided here ever since. She was united in marriage in January 1895 to Charles Annan. To this union one child, a daughter, Lizzie, now the wife of Charles Gillespie, was born.
Five years ago Mrs. Annan underwent an operation for appendicitis, which was. followed by several other operations, from which she never recovered, and after intense suffering passed to the land where there is no pain.
During her girlhood she was converted under the ministry of Rev. Ossman and united with the Church of God, which worshipped in a schoolhouse southwest of Yorktown, In 1900 she united with the Presbyterian Church at Yorktown, of which church she remained a faithful member, until called to join the "church triumphant". During the years of suffering which were borne with wonderful patience and fortitude, she had a clear consciousness of the presence of her Savior, and realized the comfort and peace which He alone could give.
She leaves to mourn their loss her husband, Charles Annan; daughter, Mrs. Lizzie Gillespie; granddaughter Geraldine Gillespie; the father and mother, Mr. nd Mrs. Perry Warner; five sisters, Mesdames Mary Hankins, Glenna White, Eva Hargins, Emma Holmes, Laura Snodgrass and Celia Srite; one brother, Walter Warner and a host of friends. One sister,  Mrs. Marion Annan and a brother, Earl Warner, preceded her to the home beyond about two years ago.
The funeral service was held at the home on Friday afternoon, Aug. 13th, and was conducted by Rev. Chas. B. Driver pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Churdan, Iowa, a former pastor of the Yorktown church, assisted by Rev. C. Moore of the M. E. church. The music was furnished by Misses Loranz, Messrs. John Keener and Carl Orr of Clarinda. Mrs. Annan was laid to rest in the Polsley cemetery west of Yorktown. The floral offerings were many and extremely beautiful.

"We wish to thank our friends and especially our neighbors, who were so kind during the long illness of our wife and mother, also for the beautiful floral offerings. Charles Annan, Mrs. Lizzie Gillespie and family and other relatives.

CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 19, 1920

 

Apperson, Lois K. Bloom -

Lois K. (Bloom) Apperson, 92, daughter of George and Anna (Rorebeck) Bloom, was born Aug. 22, 1902 on a farm near Northboro.
Apperson died Aug. 17, 1995 at Garden View Care Center, Shenandoah.
She attended West Point School and was a member of the Northboro United Methodist Church. In her younger years, she was a member of the Rebekah Lodge.
On Dec. 5,1922, she married Claude O. Apperson at St. Joseph, Mo., and they had four children. They made their home on a farm west of Northboro until 1957 when her husband died. After his death, Apperson and her daughter, Sharon, moved to Omaha, Ne., where they made their home with the Clayton
Ryan family. In 1961, she moved into her own home in Omaha.
Apperson worked at various jobs while in Omaha. Her last job was with Evans Cleaners where she worked until she was 86 years old.
She returned to Shenandoah in 1991, where she lived until her death. She entered Garden View in 1994.
Preceding her in death were her parents; brothers, Roy, Clyde, Ray and Charles Bloom; sister, Florence Turner, husband, Claude; great granddaughter, Amy Apperson; son-in-law, Clayton Ryan.             
Survivors include daughters, Doris Ryan, Omaha; Sharon McColligan, Plattsmouth, Ne.; sons, Randall Apperson, Shenandoah; Lyle Apperson, Northboro; 11 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren, several stepgrandchildren and stepgreat grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives.

Services were from Hackett Funeral Home, Shenandoah, on Aug. 19 with Rev. Gerald Wiser officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery, Shenandoah

CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 23, 1995

 

Apple, Lola Ethel -


Lola Ethel Apple, wife of Orville Apple, died at her home four and one-half miles southeast of Shambaugh,
Tuesday evening, Nov. 16, 1920. The cause of her demise was heart trouble.
She leaves two little boys, 4 and 3 years of age, and a little girl 11 days old.

CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa Nov 18, 1920


Lola Ethel Apple
Lola Ethel Apple, wife of Orville J. Apple, died at her home 4 miles southeast of Shambaugh, Tuesday, Nov. 16, about 6 p. m. Besides her husband she leaves two sons and one baby daughter. Funeral services and burial are being held this afternoon at Hopkins, Mo. Full particulars will follow later.

CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa Nov 18, 1920

 

Atwood, W.A. -

How Villisca Man Lost His Life at Crossroads Near Clarinda
In The Journal of last week was brief reference to the automobile accident whereby W. A. Atwood of Villisca lost his life near Clarinda. The collision of his car with that of Lester Lindley of Nebraska township took place at the four corners on the Bee Line where that highway running north and south between Clarinda and Villisca crosses the road running east and west between Hawleyville and Clarinda past the Willowdale branch of the Clarinda State Hospital. The Villisca Review of Jan. 30 gave details of the life of Mr. Atwood in connection with the accident, and said:
"By the accident that took the life of one of Villisca's well known citizens, the people of this city are again reminded of the uncertainty of life.
At 9.55 last Friday morning W. A. Atwood, full of life and vigor, started in his auto to make a brief business trip to Clarinda, expecting to return in two hours to make another trip. He was driving south on the Clarinda road when he reached the intersection of the Hawleyville road about four miles this side of Clarinda.
Lester Lindley, living four miles northeast of Hawleyville with his wife, daughter and an uncle in the Maxwell car he was driving, was going west on the Hawleyville road. The two cars reached the crossing at the same instant. A hedge along the roadside intercepts the view to some extent, and it is very probable that the drivers did not see each other until they were close together. Mr. Atwood circled to the right to avoid the Lindley car, but he was just a few seconds too late to get out of the way. The left front corner of the Lindley machine struck the Atwood car with terrific force, upsetting it and turning it squarely around. Mr. Atwood was thrown to the ground, and was lying a rod away from his car. Nobody saw just what happened, but it is likely that the car in its motions struck him as he lay on the ground, then rebounded. Mr. Atwood was unconscious and evidently badly injured. The accident occurred at 10:30 o'clock.
Mr. Lindley immediately stopped to render assistance to the wounded man and just then Mr. Nicholls of Corning drove up, and the three men put Mr. Atwood into the Nicholls car, and he was taken to the Kennelworth hospital at Clarinda. Mr. Lindley's uncle, whose name The Review did not learn, held Mr. Atwood on the journey to Clarinda.
They arrived at the hospital about noon, and every thing possible was done for the injured man, but to no avail.  He regained consciousness for a short time, but soon lapsed again into a condition of coma in which he remained until two o'clock when he passed away. His right shoulder was badly crushed, the bone being broken in two or three places. Two or three ribs were broken, one of which at least penetrated his right lung. There were minor bruises about the head. It was reported that the back bone was broken, but this The Review has not been able to verify. The body was brought home Friday evening.
Mr. Atwood's car was badly injured. Both the rear wheels were smashed and the top badly damaged. Mr. Lindley's car escaped without a great deal of injury. The bumper and fender in front were somewhat damaged, and this is about all.
Deceased, who was the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Atwood, old settlers of this vicinity, was born Jan. 2, 1866, near Morton Mills, about eleven miles north of Villisca. He grew to manhood in the vicinity of his birth. March 1, 1902, he was united in marriage to Miss Margaret Thompson of Villisca..
About a year after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Atwood moved to Villisca, and have since that time made this city their home. During this time Mr. Atwood was engaged in the piano business. Some time ago he invented a piano loader, which was being manufactured for him by the Lisle Manufacturing company of Clarinda. He was on his way to confer with his manufacturers when the fatal accident occurred.
He is survived by his wife and three daughters, Pauline, aged 13; Prudence, aged 9; and Mila, aged 1. He also leaves his aged father, three brothers, Samuel and Joseph of Villisca, Charles of Council Bluffs; and one sister, Mrs. Lester of Streator, Ill.
Mr. Atwood was a member of the Presbyterian church of this city.   He was a member of the Modern Woodmen and held insurance in that order. He had other insurance besides.
The sympathies of the community go out to the bereaved family so quickly and so cruelly deprived of a husband and father, the loss of whom comes with crushing force. Of Mr. Atwood it may well be said that he was a good citizen, a man of strict integrity and unblemished character. No man in this vicinity had more sincere friends than he, and there is universal sorrow because of his tragic death.
The funeral was held at the Presbyterian church Monday at 2:30 p.m., Rev. W. J. Ewing, of Deep River, Iowa, former Presbyterian pastor here, officiating. The attendance was very large.  Interment was in Villisca cemetery.

The following named persons from out of town attended the funeral: Mrs. Harry Lester of Streator, Illinois, Mrs. Lela Kimbel of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Atwood of Council Bluffs, Mrs. C. Crowe of Massena, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Binder of Bigelow, Mo., Mrs. O. B. Burkey of Van Wert, Iowa, Mrs. M. G. Mullen and daughters, Aleda and Ina of Corning, Nathan Church of Corning, Miss Elizabeth Mullen of Red Oak, Mrs. Henry Thompson of Gregory, S. Dak

CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 7, 1918

W. A. Atwood Collides North of Clarinda, With Car of Farmer Near / Hawleyville. Leaves Family.

W. A. Atwood, piano dealer of Villisca, died in the Kennelworth hospital in this city, Friday afternoon, as the result of injuries received in automobile accident that morning about 10:30 o'clock when his car ran into a Maxwell automobile driven by L. A. Lindley of Nebraska township. Both men were coming toward Clarinda, the accident occurred at a well known corner northeast of Clarinda where the Villisca and Hawleyville roads meet.
Accident Was Unavoidable.
According to the testimony of witnesses to the tragedy it was one of those unavoidable accidents which so often happen in the traffic world. Lindley was driving west at a speed of about fifteen miles per hour, he states, and did not see the Atwood car coming from the north until he shot into the junction of the roads, when he suddenly slowed down, but the car from the north which was said to be going at a speed of about twenty-five miles per hour, struck his a glancing blow and was turned over and over with fatal results to its occupant. The Lindley car was not turned over and was not seriously damaged.
Injured Man Not Conscious.
The occupants of the Lindley car immediately brought the injured man to Clarinda and he was taken to the Kennelworth hospital. He did not fully regain consciousness before his death, asking questions as to where he was and what was the matter. He was suffering from several broken ribs and from internal injuries about the chest, the heart action being very weak. His family, which consists of his wife and three daughters did not see him before he died.
Was Making Business Trip Here.
Mr. Atwood was making a business trip to Clarinda to see the Lisle Manufacturing company about a piano truck which he was having made there. The car which he was driving was a Ford delivery truck for pianos. It was badly smashed up by the accident, and when the service car went out after it that night the tires were found stolen from it.
In Mr. Lindley's car were his wife and his daughter, Louie, and his uncle, Cyrus Lindley, of Kansas, whom they were bringing to the city. The Lindley's live on a Nebraska township farm just at the top of the hill before the road reaches Hawleyville.

Corning Man Saw Accident.
A. P. Nichols, a farmer living near Coming, who was driving to Clarinda on business, was behind Atwood from the river bridge to the point of the accident, and says that be thinks Atwood was driving about twenty-five miles per hour, as he was going that speed himself and did not gain any on him.                                                 

CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 31, 1918

 

Bayless, Bernice Atkins -

Berniece Bayless, 84 of Carroll, former resident of Clarinda, died Aug. 21,1995.
Bayless was born March 21,1911 in the Bedford area to C.H. and Jennie (Goff) Atkins. She married Harold Bayless, of Clarinda.
Survivors include a son, Larry and Shirley Bayless, Carroll; three grandchildren; sisters, Dorothy Johnson, Clarinda; Lucille Talbott, Council Bluffs; Betty Simon, Charleston, II.; and a cousin who lived with the Atkins family, Margaret Beemer, Bedford.
Funeral services will be at 1 p jn. at St. John's Lutheran Church, Clarinda, on Thursday, Aug. 24. Visitation will be from 10-11 am. on Aug. 24 at the church.

CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 23, 1995

 

Borders, Morris -

Morris Borders, 83 of Omaha, Ne., died Aug. 9, 1995 at Bergan Mercy Hospice Respite Care Center, Omaha, where he had been a patient since June 1. 
Borders, the son of Elisha Borders and Sarah Hedges Borders Stickel, was born near Scranton, and graduated from Perry High School, later receiving his bachelor's degree and two years of graduate study at what was then the Omaha University, now the University of Nebraska.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Betty.

Survivors include a son, Robert Morris Borders, Richardson, Texas; sisters, Hazel Oxley, Clarinda; Lena Keithley, Macomb, II.; four grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 23, 1995

 

Brummett, Harryette H. Pullan -

Harryette H. Brummett, 82 of New Market, died Friday, Aug. 18,1995 at Clarinda Municipal Hospital. She had been a resident of Community Care Center since April.
She was born Sept. 3,1912 at New Market, the daughter of Ben and Katheryn Mullenberg Pullan. Before her marriage, she was a teacher in rural schools at Siam and Dallas Center.
On Feb. 4, 1944, she married Tom Brummett, who survives. They have lived in the New Market area all of their lives.
She is survived by her husband, Tom, of the home; children Diane and Charles Willhoite, Winfield, Ks.; Tom and Randy Brummett, Omaha, Ne.; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and one sister.
Funeral services were Monday, Aug. 21 at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda, with Rev. Joyce Smith officiating. Burial was in Memory Cemetery, New Market.
Memorials may be directed to the New Market United Methodist Church.

CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 23, 1995


Darmer, Hazel Marie Kent -

Marie Darmer, 83 of Clarinda, died early Thursday morning, Aug. 10, 1995 at Clarinda Municipal Hospital. She had been at Community Care of Clarinda for a month, before going to the hospital.
She was bom Feb. 3, 1912 at Shenandoah, the daughter of Frank and Bertha Summers Kent. She married Bennett C. Darmer Aug. 3, 1941. He preceded her in death March 16,1973.
They had lived in Medical Lake, Wa, before Mr. Darmer's death. She later moved to Clarinda and then to Elk City, Ok. In 1992, she returned to Clarinda.
Darmer had worked at the State Mental Health facilities, Clarinda, Woodward and Medical Lake, before her retirement.
Survivors include two brothers, Frank Kent and Charles Kent, both of Clarinda, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and three brothers.
Funeral services were Aug. 12 at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda. Burial was in Clarinda Cemetery.

CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 16, 1995

 

Ecker, Orie M. -

Orie M. Ecker, 89, longtime resident of the Elmo, Mo., community, died Tuesday night, Aug. 22,1995, at Clarinda Community Care Center.
He was born Nov. 7,1905, at College Springs, the son of Hollie M. and Ethel B. McCord Ecker. He attended North Prairie School and Blanchard High School. On Feb. 19, 1930, he married Lola Mae McCumber, who preceded him in death June 29,1966.
In the 1930s Ecker worked on the Bagnell Dam project. He was a farmer in the Elmo area for many years. On May 8,1971, he married Irene Tinnell Knight, who preceded him in death Aug. 9, 1991. Ecker lived in Clarinda since 1990.           
He is survived by two sons, Gary and Joyce Ecker, Larry and Sharron Ecker, Elmo, Mo. There are five grand­children and five great grandchildren. Surviving are sisters, Thelma Ray, Spokane, Wa.; Zelma Hull, Maryville, Mo.; Verlie Weland, Clearmont, Mo; Grace Carlson, Clearmont; and Geraldine Richardson, Elmo.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wives Lola and Irene; son, Kenny Mack; infant daughter, Luella Mae; and sisters, Marjorie Ecker and Peal Adkins.
Funeral services were Saturday, Aug. 26, at the Elmo United Methodist Church. Burial was in the Maple Hill Cemetery, College Springs.
Memorials may be directed to the Elmo City Park.

Walker-Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda, was in charge of arrangements

CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 30, 1995

 

Engleka, Doris Miriam Houston -

Doris Miriam (Houston) Engleka, 76, daughter of Roy Edward and Edna Hoskins Houston, was born near Clarinda Sept. 22,1918 and died Tuesday, Aug. 15, 1995 at Community Care Center, Clarinda.     
She received her elementary education at Jackson Rural School, Nodaway Township, Page County, and graduated from Clarinda High School in 1936.
She was employed as a bookkeeper at Opitz Motor Company, Clarinda, following her graduation until her marriage to Frederick Manvil Engleka on Feb. 14, 1940 at the home of her parents.
They lived on farms near Clarinda, moving to a farm they purchased at Gravity in 1951. They moved to Clarinda in 1964, and her husband died Dec. 4, 1967.
She was employed in the office of Berry Seed Company from 1957-62 and the Page County ASCS office from 1962 until her retirement in 1982, after which she served as secretary of her church for one year.
She was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church, Clarinda. Survivors include a daughter, Kathryn and Hugh Rowen, Sheridan, Mo.; sons, Merle and Judy Engleka, Visalia, Ca.; Roy and Angie Engleka, Creston; eight grandchildren, two stepgrandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; sister, Charlene Gilmore, Clarinda; nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, an infant brother and an infant nephew.
Funeral services will be Friday, Aug. 18 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Clarinda, with Rev. Don Fisher officiating. Visitation will be at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda, on Thursday, Aug. 17 from 7-8 p.m.

Burial will be in the Clarinda Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Westminster Presbyterian Church or the Diabetes Fund.

CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 16, 1995

 

Fuerst, Edmond C. -

Edmond Fuerst Edmond C. Fuerst, Sr., 92 of Baxter Springs, Mo., died Tuesday, Aug. 15 at St. John's Regional Medical Center, Joplin, Mo., after suffering a stroke four weeks earlier.

Fuerst was born March 18, 1903 at Mountain Grove, Mo. He had lived in Baxter Springs since 1987, moving from Riverton. He moved to Riverton in 1961 from Clarinda, where he had lived for many years.
Fuerst had a Mobil Oil distributorship in Clarinda and when he came to Clarinda in 1942, he owned a fruit market on Washington Street.
He was interested in horses and airplanes. At one time, he was a horse show judge and a member of the Flying Farmers.
Fuerst was a manufacturing representative and owned and operated Edson Manufacturing Company. He retired in 1986.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Baxter Springs. .
He married Dee Lucille Faurot on July 27,1923, at Crown Point, In.
Survivors include his wife; sons, Jay Fuerst and Paul Fuerst, both of Baxter Springs; daughter, Charlotte Hale, Orange, Texas; sister, Margaret Ellis, Kalamazoo, Mi.; eight grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Services were Saturday, Aug. 19 at the First United Methodist Church, Baxter Springs. Burial was in the Baxter Cemetery

CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 30, 1995

 

Geer, Ina M. Beery -

Mrs. Walter (Ina M.) Geer, 91 of Clarinda, died Saturday, Aug. 19,1995 at Goldenrod Care Center after a long illness. She had been a resident there for the past nine years due to Alzhimers.
She was born Sept. 1, 1903 near Shambaugh, the daughter of Joseph and Alma Calhoun Beery. She taught in rural schools and married Walter Geer June 10,1925. They celebrated 70 years of marriage last June.
Geer was a member of the Shambaugh Church of God and served on many committees, was a deaconess,
Sunday school superintendent and teacher.               
She was a member of the HEO Club in the Hawleyville area, Page County Farm Bureau and a 4-H leader. She was known for her love of quilting, cooking and canning.
Geer is survived by her husband, Walter, children, Lowell and Ardelle Geer, Clarinda; Norma and Carmen Clement, Qarinda; six grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Alma Reeve, Rockaway Beach, Mo., is a sister.
She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers and one sister.
Funeral services were Tuesday, Aug. 22 at the Shambaugh Church of God with Rev. Draper officiating. Burial was in Clarinda Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to the Shambaugh Church of God, Goldenrod Manor or Alzhimer's Association.

Walker-Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda, was in charge of arrangements.

CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 23, 1995

 

Gillett, Clayton E. -

Clayton E. Gillett, 83 of Shambaugh, died Saturday morning, Jan. 21, 1995 at his home in
Shambaugh after a long illness.
He was born Feb. 1,1911 at Island City, Mo., the son of Ora and Gertie O'Neal Gillett. On Sept. 27,1932, he was married to Colletta Miller, who survives.
The Gillette farmed in the Coin area and moved to Shambaugh where they have lived since 1967.
He is survived by his wife, Colletta, of the home and seven children: Charley Edward and wife Donna Gillett, Underwood; Ronald Clayton and wife Mary Gillett, Council Bluffs; Philip James and wife Mary Rose Gillett, Council Bluffs; Mrs. Junior (Judy Mae) McCall, Bedford; Jayne Elsie Martin, Shenandoah; Mrs. Rudy (Joyce Belle) Brownfield, Blanchard; Jerry Ray and wife Jeanne Gillett, Braddyville. There are 23 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.
Brothers and sisters surviving are Harland and wife Lena Gillett, Ottawa, Ks.; Zella Bottorff, Las Vegas, Nv.; Strausie Beggs, FortCollins, Co.; Mrs. Loren (Florence) Demmott, Rock Port, Mo.; Eugene and wife Margery Gillett, Kansas City, Mo.; Roy Paul and wife Betty Gillett, Moberly, Mo.; Lester and, wife Betty Gillett, Townsend, Mt.; Mrs. Donald (Carol Ruth) Tudder, Topeka, Ks.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Alvin; daughter-in-law Annemarie Gillett, and son-in-law Charles Martin.
Graveside services were Tuesday, Jan. 24 at Elmwood Cemetery at Coin, with Rev. Scott Denham officiating.
Walker-Merrick Funeral Home in Clarinda was in charge of the arrangements.

CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 25, 1995

 

Harris, George Wilbur "Zeb" -

George Wilbur Harris, 71, son of George and Beulah (Hurst) Harris, was born Jan. 22,1924 in Atchison County, Missouri. He grew up in northwest Missouri and graduated from Westboro High School.
Harris died Aug. 16,1995 at Community Care of Clarinda.
OnNov. 19, 1942, he married Billie Shelton in Rock Port, Mo. Following their marriage, they lived in the Shenandoah area where he farmed. Later, he worked at Shen-Ag and drove the mail truck for Henry Fields.

In 1984, the family moved to Marshalltown, where they lived until 1993, when failing health forced Harris to enter the care center.

Harris was preceded in death by his parents, an infant brother, Harvey; and son, Larry Harris.

Survivors include his wife, Billie, Clarinda; four children, Jerry and Sally Harris, Golconda, II.; Donna and Jack Young, Rayville, La.; Linda and Richard White, Kearney, Ne.; Sandra Harm, Red Oak, 10 grandchildren, and two great granddaughters.
Also surviving are brother, James and Lucille Harris, Denver, Co.; sisters, Frances and Harold Gruber, Farragut; Pauline and Carrol Gruber, Shenandoah; Opal Bright, Omaha, Ne.; Hermie and Ted Macrander, Bellevue, Ne.; nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Services were from Hackett Funeral Home, Shenandoah, on Friday, Aug. 18 with Rev. Gerald Allsup offering words of comfort. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery, Shenandoah.

CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 23, 1995

 

James, Vivian L. Parish -

Funeral services will be held Sunday, Jan. 29, at 2 p.m. in the United Methodist Church at Elmo, Mo., for Vivian L. James, 86 of Elmo. She died Jan. 23, 1995 at the Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Mo.
Visitation will be Saturday from 7-8 p.m. at Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Mo. Burial will be in the LaMar Cemetery at Elmo.
James was a retired teacher, having taught 23 years in Latham and Cunningham, Ks., Clearmont and West Nodaway High School, Burlington Junction, Mo.
She was born Sept. 16, 1908 at Leoti, Ks., to D. Owen and Mamie Clark Parish. She earned a B A degree in social studies, mathematics and vocal music from Southwestern College, Winfield, Ks., also doing graduate studies in history at Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville.
She married Meryln W. James June 21,1934 at Leoti, Ks.
She was a member of the Elmo United Methodist Church where she was choir director, pianist/organist for
many years, also taught Sunday school and belonged to United Methodist Women. She was a member of the Missouri Retired Teachers' Association.    
Preceding her in death were her husband in 1980, and her parents. Survivors include a daughter and husband, Don and Janis James McCartney, Tulsa, Ok.; a son and wife, Wayne and Dixie James, Elmo, Mo.; six grandchildren; eight great­grandchildren; one sister, Wilma Barnum, Garden City, Ks; one sister-in-law, Helen James, San Benito, Tx.

CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 25, 1995

 

Larson, Russell -

Russell Larson, 83 of Clarinda, died Sunday afternoon, Jan. 8,1995 at Clarinda Municipal Hospital after a brief illness.
He was born June 10, 1911 near Essex, the son of John Edward and Rose Smith Larson. On Dec. 25,1934, he was married to Dorothy Larson who survives. Larson was a mechanic at John Deere Implement for 35 years before his retirement.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, of the home, sister, Mrs. Clarence (Geneva) Hiser, Shenandoah. Also surviving are nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Willard Larson, and sister, Lucille, in infancy.
Funeral services were Wednesday morning, Jan. 11 at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home in Clarinda with Dr. Emmanuel Dass officiating.
Burial was in the Clarinda Cemetery.

CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 11, 1995

 

McClelland, Paul -

Paul McClelland, 86, lifelong resident of Clarinda, died Tuesday, Aug. 15,1995 at Clarinda Municipal Hospital.
He was born Dec. 17,1908 at Clarinda, the son of William and Elnora Hulgren McClelland, On June 4,1933, he married Elizabeth Kaserman, who survives.
McClelland had worked at Skaggs Grocery and then operated Paul's Grocery until 1955. He then worked at Livingston's Clothing until his retirement in 1976.
Besides his wife of the home, survivors are son, William and Karen McClelland, Albuquerque, NM; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren; sister, Melissa McClelland, Seattle, Wa.
McClelland was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and two sisters.              
Funeral services were Friday, Aug. 18 at Westrninster Presbyterian Church with Rev. Don Fisher officiating. Burial was in Clarinda Cemetery with Walker-Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda, in
charge of arrangements.

CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 23, 1995

 

Myers, Lutie Eberly -

Lutie M. Myers
Mrs. Herbert (Lutie) Myers, 80 of Clarinda died Aug. 8,1995 at Community Care Center after a long illness.
She was born March 25, 1915 in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Andrew E. and Carrie E. Ross Eberly. On Sept. 30, 1945, she married Herbert Myers, who survives.
Myers had worked at the Page County Courthouse, Berry Seed Co., and in local cafes.
She is survived by her husband, Herbert, of the home; brothers, Bill Eberly, Clarinda; Roy Eberly, Ogilivie, Mn.; sisters, Edith Wallace, Urbana, Mo.; Pauline Wilcoxson and Marie Thompson, Clarinda.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Merle and Bobby.
Funeral services were Friday, Aug. 11 at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda, with Rev. Eddie Fidler officiating. Burial was in Clarinda Cemetery.

CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 16, 1995

 

Parker, Frances May Ware -


Frances May Ware Parker, Tulsa, Ok., was born Sept. 28, 1913 in rural Burlington Junction, Mo., to James C. and Carrie Kay Crane Ware. She died Aug. 21, 1995 at Goldenrod Manor, Clarinda, of brain tumor complications.
Parker was a Red Cross nurse and a registered nurse. She worked at Kansas City General Hospital and later at Broken Arrow, Ok., where she met her husband.
She married Virgil Parker in 1952 and they lived on a farm near Tulsa. He preceded her in death in 1981.
Parker was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Samuel, Hardin and James; sisters, Lenora Kay, Eleanor and Agnes.
Survivors include brother, William and Dorothy Mae Ware, St. Joseph, Mo.; sisters, Theodora Meek, College Springs; Dorothy and George Derderisn, Lake Forest, Ill; nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services were at the Talola, Ok., Christian Church. Arrangements were by Benjamin Funeral Service, Nowata, Ok.
Memorials may be given to the Talola Christian Church, 74080, or the United Methodist Church, Burlington Junction, 64428.
Walker-Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda, was in charge of local arrangements.

CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 23, 1995

 

Ridenour, Bernice Timmons - Mrs Bernice M. Ridenour, 81, widow of the late Denver Ridenour, died at the Clarinda Municipal Hospital Monday.

She was the daughter of the late Charles and Florence Weatherford Timmons, and was born at Quitman, Mo. Most of her life time was spent in Clarinda, her home being with her son and daughter-in-law at 442 S 10th Street.

She is survived by her son, Albert Ridenour of Clarinda, two brothers, Orie Timmons of Council Bluffs, and Donald Timmons of Corning, and by a sister, Mrs Lela Young of Council Bluffs.

Funeral services were conducted from the Walker Funeral Home at 2 pm Wednesday, with the Rev John Clark in charge. Soloist was Mrs Joan Archer, and organist was Mrs Grace Perry. Casket bearers were Richard Warneke, Ralph Brokaw, Frank Young, George Pedersen, Elvin Campbell and Harold Murren. Burial was in the Oak Grove cemetery.

CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 23, 1975

 

Shrimpton, Martha Rhoades-

Martha Shrimpton, 94 of Villisca, was born Jan. L 1901 in New Market, the daughter of Alexander and Johanna Smith Rhoades. She died Aug. 23,1995 at the Montgomery County Memorial
Hospital, Red Oak.
She married Rossell Shrimpton, who preceded her in death in May of 1953. She retired as a nurse's aide from Mental Health Institute, Clarinda, in 1962.
She is survived by her children: Norma and Don Scanlan, Nodaway; Lois and Harol Gatewood, Clinton, Ok.; Patricia and Donovan Wamaca, Omaha, Ne.; daughter-in-law, Virginia Shrimpton, Plattsmouth, Ne.; 10 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Shrimpton was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and sons, Wayne and Leo.
Funeral services were Friday, Aug. 25 at Wolfe Funeral Home, Villisca, with Rev. Albert Baker officiating. Burial was in Villisca Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the VFW or Avenue of Flags.

CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 30, 1995

 

Stevens, Byron W. -

Byron W. Stevens, 81 of Clarinda, died Thursday, Jan. 5,1995 at his Clarinda home.
He was born March 27, 1913 in Rochester,NY, the son of Allie Stevens and Cynthia DeMay Stevens. He married Eva Mae Hullinger on Dec. 24, 1940. She preceded him in death Oct. 28,1981.
Stevens had farmed, worked for the Page County roads and was a boiler fireman at MHI before his retirement.
He is survived by four sons, Robert Stevens, Clarinda; Gary Stevens, Olathe, Ks.; Lowell Stevens, Paola, Ks.; and Dwayne Stevens, Clarinda. There are seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brother and six grandchildren.
Funeral services were Monday, Jan. 9 at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home in Clarinda with Rev. John Clark officiating. Burial was in the Clarinda Cemetery.    

CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 11, 1995

 

Stevenson, William Newton -

William Newton Stevenson, 94, longtime College Springs merchant, died Saturday, Aug. 19,1995 at Goldenrod Manor Care Center.
He was bom Oct. 19, 1900 at College Springs, the son of L.M. and Anna Mary Collins Stevenson.
As a young man he worked in several locations around the country, then returned to College Springs where be worked at the family business until his retirement Stevenson Mercantile was a longtime business selling general merchandise, hardware goods, plumbing and heating service, and also operated a funeral service until it was sold to Walker-Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda.
Stevenson was active in this operation with his father, Lisle, and brother, Erskine.
Stevenson is survived by two sisters, Neva Radford, Council Bluffs; Venetta Wise, Arvada, Co., nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and three sisters.
Funeral services were Wednesday, Aug. 23 at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda, with Rev. John Duling officiating. Burial was in Maple Hill Cemetery, College Springs.
Memorials may be directed to Maple Hill Cemetery.

CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 23, 1995

 

Sunderman, Minnie Meyers -

Minnie Sunderman, 100 of Clarinda, died Wednesday morning, Aug. 23,1995, at Goldenrod Manor, where she had lived since 1987.
She was born Dec. 4, 1894, southwest of Yorktown, the daughter of John Henry and Johanna Caroline Hagemier Meyers. On Dec. 23,1915, she married Emil Sunderman, who preceded her in death Nov. 10, 1974. She moved to Clarindain 1975.
Survivors include five sons: Mervil and Mabel Sunderman, Clarinda; Roger and Milda Sunderman, Fort Dodge; Clifford and Maxine Sunderman, Shenandoah; Otis and Florence Sunderman, Lincoln, Ne.; Arlo and Roseanna Sunderman, Braddyville. There are 17 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren and 14 great-greatgrandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, four sisters, one brother, one daughter-in-law, Lyda Sunderman; one grandchild and one great grandchild.
Funeral services were Saturday, Aug. 26, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, rural Clarinda, with Pastor Ken Lampe officiating. Burial was in Immanuel Cemetery. A memorial is being established. Walker-Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda, was in charge of arrangements.

CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 30, 1995

 

Tenhulzen, Pierce R. -
Pierce R. Tenhulzen, 70, was born Sept. 21,1924 in Coin, the son of Harry and Anna (Danielson) Tenhulzen. He died at his home in Ralston, Ne., Aug. 17,1995.
Survivors include his wife, Evelyn (Williams), Ralston; daughter, Sherry and George "Bill" Wachtier, Papillion, Ne.; son, Gary and Lori Tenhulzen, Arvada, Co.; seven grandchildren; step­children, Kenny and Diane Jackson, Ft. Worth, Texas; David Williams, Lincoln, Ne.; Douglas and Jan Williams, Rapid City, SD; James Williams, Sacramento, Ca.; six stepgrandchildren; sisters, Helen Peterson, Tulelake, Ca.; Opal Beach, Lakewood, Co., nieces and nephews.
Services were Monday, Aug. 21 at Ralston United Church of Christ with Rev. Eugene Loftis officiating. Interment was in Evergreen Memorial Park, Omaha, Ne. Military honors were presented by Benson VFW Post #2503.
Arrangements were made by Kahler-Dolce Mortuary, Papillion.

CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 23, 1995

 

Thompson, Geneva Bordner - Geneva Thompson, 84 of Clarinda died Thursday, Aug. 10,1995 at Community Care of Clarinda.
She was born Jan. 22, 1911 in Taylor County, the daughter of Harry and Mattie Wilson Bordner. In 1929, she married Bernhard Johnson, who preceded her in death in 1961. She married Charles Thompson, and he died in 1987.
Thompson worked at Berry Seed Co., and later operated the State Line Cafe and Junction Cafe, Bedford, with her husband Bernhard (Jug) Johnson. In Clarinda, she worked for Crouch Trucking and was manager before the terminal was closed.
She was a longtime member of the Clarinda First Baptist Church.
She is survived by son, Charles and Saundra Gorton, Kensington, Md.; one grandson and two great grandchildren.
Also surviving is a sister, Eleanor Benjegerdes Manley.

Funeral services were Monday, Aug. 14 at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda, with Rev. Dennis Bradley officiating. Burial was in the Hopkins, Mo., Cemetery.

CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 16, 1995

 

Warden, Robert R. "Bob" -

Robert R. (Bob) Warden, 80 of Yorktown,.died Friday morning, Jan. 20, 1995 at University Hospital in Omaha, Ne., where he had been a patient three days.
He was born April 18, 1914 near Yorktown, the son of Ray and Ona Loy Warden. On Nov. 23, 1940, he was married to Jean Varley who survives. 
Warden had been a farmer and worked at the Shenandoah Co-op before his retirement.
He is survived by his wife, Jean, of the home, and four children: Gary Warden, Corpus Christi, Texas; Dr. Lyle Warden, Belmond; Mrs. John R. (Janice) Huckaby, Jr., Mountain. Home, Ar.; and Mrs. Robert (Marilyn) Fewson, Clarinda. There are eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. Lee Roy Warden, Litdeton, Co., is a brother.
Warden was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 23 at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda, with Rev. John Clark officiating. Burial was in Summitt Cemetery at Yorktown.

CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 25, 1995

 

Williams, Justice Allen
Justice Allen Williams, infant son of John Roberts, Essex, and Billie D. Williams, Clarinda died shortly after birth Aug. 7,1995, at Children's Hospital, Omaha., Ne
He is survived by his father and mother and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Williams, Clarinda; Mr. and Mrs. David Roberts, Essex; great grandparents, Pat Hawk, Shenandoah; Sally Anderson, Burlington Junction, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. George Allbaugh, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Williams, Clarinda; and great-great grandmother, Arvella Roberts, Phelps City, Mo.

Graveside services were Thursday afternoon, Aug. 10, at the Clarinda Cemetery with Rev. Dennis Bradley officiating. Walker-Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda, was in charge of arrangements

CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 16, 1995

 

Winger, Marjorie McCune -

Marjorie Winger, 77 of Bedford, died early Thursday morning, Jan. 19, 1995 at Community Care of Clarinda.
She was born Aug. 30, 1917 near Hepburn, the daughter of Samuel Y. and Ethel Butler McCune. On April 6, 1940, she was married to Carl Winger who preceded her in death Jan. 8, 1994. Winger had taught school at the time of their marriage. They lived in the Siam area for47 years. She moved to Bedford after her husband's death.
She is survived by a brother, Harold and wife Pauline McCune, Bedford; her mother, Ethel McCune, Clarinda; nieces and nephews.
Winger was preceded in death by her father, husband, infant daughter, Karen Kay; sisters: Virginia Shannon, Pauline Flynn and an infant sister, Darlene.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 21 at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home in Clarinda with Rev. Mark Woldruff officiating. Burial was in Clarinda Cemetery.

CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 25, 1995