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[Britt,
Mary Ann Durham]
Bedford
Free Press
Thursday February 9, 1905 p. 5
—Frank Greeley informed us that he received word yesterday from
Illinois to the effect that his aunt [Mary Ann Durham], aged 91 years was dead. She was the oldest resident
of Bureau Co. Illinois, having lived there seventy years. —Gravity
Independent
Gravity
Independent
Thursday June 2, 1927 p. 5
Obituary—Matthew
Douglas
Matthew [Henry] Douglas died at his home near Callao, Missouri, on
Thursday morning, April 7, 1927, at the age of 68 years. He was born of
Scotch-Welsh parentage, at Spring Green, Wisconsin, August 24, 1869. During the
following year he removed with his parents to the state of Iowa, where he grew
to manhood.
On March 28, 1900, he was united in marriage to Miss
Mary [Ellen] Thomas, a member of
the well-known and highly respected family of Corning, Iowa. After spending
three years on an Iowa farm, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas removed to Missouri, and purchased the home
place, where they have resided the past 25 years.
The deceased was an active member of the Concord
Christian church with which he united in 1914. He leaves to mourn the loss of a
good husband, father, and brother, his wife, Mary Thomas Douglas; a daughter, Orange Pauline; two sons, Harold and Henry; two brothers and two sisters.
Funeral services were conducted at Concord,
Missouri, April 9, by Rev. O. L. Angel of Macon. Interment in adjoining
cemetery.
No words could express the high esteem in which
the deceased was held by his friends and neighbors, and the many kind deeds and
visits bestowed upon this good man during his recent illness, were made in
recognition of love and respect for a true friend and an accommodating
neighbor.
Gravity
Independent
Thursday June 16, 1932 [p. 1]
Obituary- Mrs. P. I. Feeney
Agatha Barton was born near Martinsburg, Keokuk County, Iowa, February 9, 1870.
In 1874, her parents came to Taylor County, Iowa,
where she grew to womanhood, teaching in the public schools for a number of
years.
She was united to Patrick J. Feeney on June 5, 1900. After living for several years
in Gravity and vicinity, they moved to Lenox, where she and her mother have
since resided. Her husband passed away January 18, 1924.
Since December, Mrs. Feeney's health has failed
rapidly, and after many days of suffering, her Heavenly Father saw fit to call
her home, Saturday, June 11, 1932. She left to mourn her going, her mother, Mrs.
Mary Barton of Lenox, two
brothers, Cassius, of
Braddock, S. Dak.; Chester, of
Mapleton, Ia.; three sisters, Mrs, Celesta Smith of Gravity, Ia.; Mrs. Sadie Wilson of Riverside, Cal ; and Mrs. Irene Rogers of Chamberlain, S. Dak.; many other relatives and
numberless friends.
She united with the Lenox Methodist church in
1918. She was also a member of Salome Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, and a
member of the Mayflower club of Lenox.
Funeral services were held at the Arnold Funeral
Home in Lenox, on Monday afternoon, June 13, conducted by Rev. Floyd L.
Shepherd of the Methodist church.
A
quartette composed of Mrs. W. H. Madden, Mrs. F. L. Shepherd, Mr. Marvin
Fleming and Mr. Arthur Muncy furnished the music. Interment at Lenox.
[Note: The same obituary was printed in the Lenox
Time Table, June 16, 1932, page
1.]
Gravity
Independent
Thursday June 16, 1932 [p. 1]
Among those who attended the funeral of Mrs. P.
J. Feeney at Lenox were: Mesdames
Geo. Beemer, Ed Lock, Jay Beemer, Alice Johnson, S. L. Ray, Camelia Nelson, Ora
Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Posten, Misses Mina Morris, Minnie Johnston and
Gertrude Posten.
Bedford Free Press
Thursday March 11, 1923 p. 3
Captain D. P.
Greeley Dead
Frank
Greeley received the sad tiding
that his uncle passed over the dark river Thursday, February 25th at the
Soldiers' National Home, Sawtelle [Los Angeles], Cal. Captain D. [ennis] P.
[ayson] Greeley has resided near
the Home on a fine tract of land of his own for a number of years. There where
flowers bloom the year round, he could enjoy the fellowship of old comrades, he
passed down life's hill. With him life was worth earnestly living. The
following sketch of his life was handed to us for publication:
Born
August 12, 1823, in the town of Enfield, Grafton County, New Hampshire. Came to
the city of Rochester, N. Y., with his parents in the fall of 1833. In the
spring of 1837 moved with his parents to Bureau County, Ill., settling on a
farm. In the fall of 1844 Mr. Greeley then in his 22d year went east to New Hampshire, where he lived
until the fall of 1874, when he married Miss Sarah H. Hills of Epping, New Hampshire, and then returned with
his wife to his home in Bureau county, Ills., where he bought a farm and went
to farming. In the fall of 1853 he leased his farm and with his wife went to
St. Louis, Mo., to spend the winter. In the spring of 1854 he went to Iowa
City, Iowa, and made his home there, selling his farm in Illinois. In the
winter of 1858 he was commissioned by Governor Lowe, of Iowa, to select
swamplands in the counties of Clay, Buena Vista and Pocahontas.
When
the Civil War broke out he enlisted as private in company "B" 11th
Iowa Volunteer Infantry, Sept 12th, 1861 for three years, or during the war. He
was appointed Commissary of the Post of Camp McClellan, Davenport, Iowa, and
was made Commissary of the 11th Reg't. Iowa Volunteer Infantry October 5, 1861.
He was commissioned Second Lieutenant Co. '"B" of same regiment
December 6, 1861. He was wounded on the head by a bursting shell and falling
tree at the battle of Corinth, Mississippi, Oct. 3, 1862. Promoted First
Lieutenant February 17, 1863. He was appointed Captain Company "A" 8th U. S. Volunteer Infantry July 6, 1863, and resigned from the service December
24, 1863, on account of disability incurred in line of duty.
Bedford
Times-Republican
Thursday March 11, 1909 p. 3
Answers Last Roll Call.
Frank
Greeley received word last week
of the death of his uncle, Capt. D.[ennis] P. [ayson] Greeley, who passed away at the National Soldier's Home
at Sawtelle [Los Angeles], California.
Capt. Greeley was born August 12, 1823 in Grafton county, New Hampshire.
He
came to Iowa in 1854, and settled at Iowa City, and four years later, was
commissioned by the governor to select swamp lands in a of counties.
When
the civil war broke out he enlisted in Co. B. 11th Iowa Inft. He served with
distinction during the May, and was promoted for merit, to captain. He resigned
as captain of Co. A. 48th U. S. Vol. Inft., July 6, 1863, on account of
physical disability.
Bedford Free Press
Thursday October 18,
1906 p. 7
Obituary.
Joseph
Hibbs was born at Athelstan, in
December 1888, and died at Muskogee, I. T., Friday, October 12, of
tuberculosis. The remains were brought to Athelstan and the funeral held at the
home his uncle, J. [ohn] W. Large at 10:30 Monday morning, conducted by Rev. Stuart, of Liberty, Mo.
He
leaves aside from other relatives, his mother, Mrs. H. [erbert] Ramsey to mourn.
[Hibbs, Joseph A.]
Adams County Free Press
Wednesday October 17, 1906 p. 6
Joe Hibbs died Thursday at the home of his mother, Mrs. H. [erbert] M. Ramsay [Alma Jane
Large], at Muscogee, Indian Territory, of consumption, aged 17 years and 10
months. The remains were taken to Athelstan, where the funeral was held Sunday
at 10 o’clock, at the home of his uncle, John
Large. Joe made his home with his uncle, Dr. Potter, nearly all his life until the last two years when the
doctor took him to New Mexico for the benefit of his health. He failed so
rapidly that he was sent to a special sanitarium at Davenport, but the
treatment was of no avail. A few weeks ago he returned to Muscogee, visiting at
Corning en route. Joe had many
friends in this vicinity. Dr. F.
[rancis] E. Potter and Roy Hilliard attended the funeral from Corning.
Gravity Independent
Thursday January 5, 1928 [p. 1]
O. A. Kysar Stricken
O.
[liver] A. Kysar former citizen
of this place and cashier of one of the local banks here, also treasurer of
Taylor county for four years, was stricken with paralysis at his home in
Bedford Wednesday evening of last week. He had been at the store during the day
assisting in the work of making the annual inventory and appeared in his usual
health.
About
nine o'clock in the evening he was stricken and lapsed into a state of
unconsciousness, which lasted for nearly three days. His condition is improving
but he is still in a very serious condition.
LATER:
—He passed away at about ten o'clock this morning.
Bedford
Times-Republican
Thursday January 12,
1928 p. 3
Oliver A. Kysar
Oliver
A. Kysar, third son of John
Cobb and Delilah Ann [Moore] Kysar was
born Feb. 23, 1871, at the home farm adjoining Gravity, Ia., and died at his
home in north Bedford, on Thursday, Jan. 5th, 1928, being past 56 years of age. Mr. Kysar received his
education, excepting the business course, in the schools of Taylor County. When
a young man of 21, he engaged in the banking business, following this until
seven years ago when he came to Bedford and with Mrs. Kysar took up the county treasurer's work for four
years. At the close of his second term he became a partner in the Kysar-Worley
hardware business, in which he was actively engaged at the time of his death.
On August 24, 1906, he was married to Myrtle May Barger and true companionship founded a home that will
stand as a monument to his memory. Besides his devoted wife he leaves three
brothers, C. [harles] H. [arvey] Kysar and G. [eorge] O. [rvis] Kysar of Boulder, Colo., and F. [rederick] G. [arrett] Kysar of Gravity, Ia. The two former mentioned brothers
were not able to come to Bedford at this time. Mr. Kysar was baptised into the M. E. faith and was a
faithful, consistent member up to the time of his going. He was also a member
of the Masonic Order, the Order of the Eastern Star and the Modern Woodmen of
America.
Funeral
services were held at the Methodist church Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock,
and the body was taken to Gravity for burial.
New Market Herald
Thursday June 30,
1932 [p. 1]
Charles Edward
Ledgerwood
Charles
Edward Ledgerwood, son of J.
[ohn] W. [esley] and Cynthia [Ann Alumbaugh] Ledgerwood, was born in Andrew County, Mo,, October 27th,
1870, and passed away suddenly at his home in Gravity, Iowa, June 23rd, 1932,
at the age of 61 years, 7 months and 26 days. He moved as a boy with his
parents to Taylor County, Iowa, and has made his home in or near Gravity ever
since.
He
was united in marriage with Florence Mae Flowers, June 26, 1893. She died April 1, 1898. To this
union two children were born, Ralph,
of Hamburg, Iowa, and Vera Ledgerwood Van Scyoc, of Osborne, Kansas. He was married a second time
to Edith Johnson, July 12,
1899. She died July 1, 1931. To this union three children were born, Leon, of Gravity, and Rex and an infant child who preceded their father in
death.
He
is survived by his aged parents; three children; eight grandchildren; two
sisters, Mrs. Ollie [May] Heater,
of St. Joseph, Mo., and Mrs. Fannie Monahan, of Gravity; two brothers, Frank, of Greenfield, Iowa, and Carl [Wesley], of Duluth, Minn. One brother, [Joseph] Robert, died as a child of one year.
Funeral
services were held for him on Sunday afternoon, June 26, at 3:30 in the Gravity
M. E. church, conducted by the pastor, the Rev. E. LeRoy Pullman. Burial was
made in the Gravity cemetery.
Gravity Independent
Thursday July 9,
1931 [p. 1]
Edith
Johnson— Ledgerwood
Edith
Johnson Ledgerwood, daughter of James
[W.] and Virginia Johnson, was
born in Henry Co., Iowa, August 7, 1874, and died at her home in Gravity, Iowa,
July 1, 1931. At the time of her death she was 56 years, 10 months and 23 days
of age.
In
the time of her childhood, she moved with her parents to Page County and later
to Taylor County, where she resided most of her life.
She
was united in marriage to Charles E. [dward] Ledgerwood, July 12, 1899. To this union three children were
born, two of which preceded her in death.
Mrs.
Ledgerwood united with the
Methodist Episcopal church in her girlhood and remained an active member in all
church organizations to the time of her sickness.
Mrs.
Ledgerwood was held in the
highest esteem by the entire community. In her church work she was an
inspiration with her beautiful contralto voice. Her service was given freely,
unstintedly. The last ten years of her life have been spent within the confines
of the home but through it all she has been a patient sufferer, meeting her
loved companion and hosts of friends with a cheery smile and a hopeful
attitude.
The
deceased was a member of the Eastern Star and took an active part in its work.
She
leaves to mourn her departure, her husband, her son, Leon of Gravity, Iowa; two step-children, Ralph, of Hamburg, Iowa; Vera VanSyoc, of Osborne, Kansas; seven grandchildren; also
two sisters, Mrs. Nettie Farnham of Sharpsburg, Iowa; Mrs. Frankie Fisher of Belvedere, California.
The
funeral services were held July 3, at 2:00 p. m., in the Methodist church under
the direction of her pastor, Rev. A. J. Matthews, assisted by Rev. Tackett of
the Free Methodist church, and Rev. Warrior of Blockton. Music was furnished by
Mrs. Wainwright and Mrs. Matthews, George Roberts and Earl King.
Interment
was made in Gravity cemetery.
______________________________
Rev.
and Mrs. Warrior of Blockton were here Friday afternoon to attend the funeral
of Mrs. Ledgerwood.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday August 4, 1949 p. 8
GRAVITY
Leon Ledgerwood Dies
Friends
received word of the death of Leon Ledgerwood of Macomb, Illinois. Burial was in Macomb.
Gravity Independent
Thursday August 4, 1949 p. 3
Word
was received here Saturday of the death of Leon Ledgerwood, of Peoria, Ill. He passed away at the hospital
there Saturday morning. Funeral and burial services were held at Peoria.
Bedford
Times-Republican
Friday December 8, 1905 p. 3
Dies at St. Joseph
Hospital
Wallace
Q. [uillan] Ledgerwood died
Saturday at the hospital at St. Joseph after a long period of suffering due to
cancer of the stomach. The deceased was 40 years of age and during all his life
has been a resident of Taylor County. His father, John Ledgerwood, was one of the first settlers and Wallace was born on the farm near Platteville. He has
always been an honest, hard working, God fearing man; he enjoyed the highest
respect of his neighbors, and the confidence of all who knew him; he was a true
friend, a devoted husband and a kind father. The funeral services were held at
the church on Tuesday at 10 a. m., conducted by Rev. Price and interment was
made at Platteville. A wife and five children remain [to] mourn his loss.
Bedford
Times-Republican
Friday December 8, 1905 p. 3
Frank
Ledgerwood, who was born and
raised in Taylor County, but who for some years has been living at Bloomfield,
Iowa, was in the city Tuesday having been called here to attend the funeral of
his uncle Wallace. Frank went
from here to Gravity and is visiting for a few days with relatives at that
place.
Gravity Independent
Thursday March 12,
1931 [p. 1]
Mrs. Mary Liggett
Mrs.
Mary [Howard] Hill Liggett of New
Market passed away Monday morning about 2 o'clock after a short illness. Mrs.
Liggett was formerly a Gravity
resident, making her home here for many years. She had been spending most of
the winter with her daughter, Mrs. Ollie Shafer at Jackson, Michigan, and returned to her home at
New Market, about six weeks ago. Funeral services are being held today at the
New Market M. E. church. Interment at Gravity cemetery.
[LIGGETT, MARY HOWARD HILL] Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, March 19, 1931, p. 2 New Market Mrs. Mary Liggett died Tuesday morning at 12:30 o’clock. She had been in failing health for some time but the immediate cause of her death was heart trouble. She was 77 years old. She is survived by two sons, John Hill of St. Joseph, Mo., and Hyman Hill of New Market, and one daughter, Mrs. Clyde Schaffer of Michigan. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon, from the Methodist church, conducted by Rev. L. M. Kirby and burial was in the Gravity cemetery. [LIGGETT, MARY HOWARD HILL] Clarinda Journal, Thursday, March 19, 1931, p. 5 Mrs. John Liggett Mary R. Howard, daughter of Olive and Hyman Howard, was born in Morrow County, O., Sept. 13, 1853 and departed this life at her home in New Market, Ia., March 10, 1931, at the age of 77 years, 5 months and 25 days. When she was 15 years of age she moved with her parents to a home near Gravity, Ia. March 22, 1875 she was united in marriage to Edwin P. Hill. To this union six children were born. The husband and three daughters, Edna Irene, Tressie May and Jennie Gertrude preceded her in death. Three children, John R. Hill of St. Joseph, Mo.; Mrs. Olive Shaffer of Mason, Mich., and Hyman A. Hill of New Market still surviving to mourn their loss. On May 7, 1903, she was married to John H. Liggett, who passed away March 26, 1915. At the age of 12 years she united with the Methodist church. She held her membership at Gravity while she lived there and when she came to New Market transferred her membership there. She was a faithful member until the time of her death. Besides the three children, she leaves one brother, Geo. A. Howard of Garfield, Wash.; thirteen grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, six nieces and two nephews. Funeral services were held at the New Market Methodist church and the body laid to rest in the Gravity cemetery. [LIGGETT, MARY HOWARD HILL] Clarinda Journal, Thursday, March 19, 1931, p. 3 New Market, March 13---Mr. and Mrs. John Hill and daughter, Freda, of St. Joseph, Mo., were called to New Market Tuesday by the sad news of the death of Mr. Hill’s mother, Mrs. Mary Liggett.
Gravity Independent
Thursday July 31, 1930 [p. 1]
A
telephone message received here yesterday announced the death of Mrs.
L.[evi] D. [ecatur] McKune [Mary Frances Sample]] at the home of her daughter in Ottumwa. The body
will be brought here for burial and will arrive today. Funeral arrangements are
not known.
New Market Herald
Thursday June 30,
1932 [p. 1]
George Harry Madden
George
Harry Madden, son of W.
[illiam] E. [dward] and Emma E. [Scholey] Madden, was born near Hawleyville, Ia., August 8, 1888,
and passed away at his home in Gravity on June 21, 1932, following a courageous
battle with cancer, at the age of 43 years, 10 months, and 13 days.
He
was united in marriage with Miss [Carrie] Wave Morris on June 18, 1913. To this union three children
were born, Helen, Floy, and Howard,
all of whom are living.
He
was baptized as a child in the Methodist church in Hawleyville and upon his deathbed
professed a profound faith in Christ.
He
is survived by his wife and three children, his father and mother, and two
brothers, Edward Madden of
Hawleyville, and Manley Madden of Villisca.
Funeral
services were held for him Thursday afternoon, June 23, at 2 o'clock, in the
Gravity M. E. church, conducted by the pastor, the Rev. E. LeRoy Pullman,
followed by a brief service by the Masonic Lodge. Burial was made in the Dallas
Center cemetery northeast of New Market.
[Posten,
Eugene Joseph “Gene”]
Gravity
Independent
Thursday July 3, 1947 [p. 1]
Obituary
Eugene Joseph
Posten
Eugene
Joseph Posten, son of Joseph
I. and Ellen [Payne] Posten, was
born in Johnson County near Solon, Iowa, on July 31, 1869. He departed this
life June 25, 1947, at the age of 77 years, 10 months, 24 days. When he was
about 3 years old, he came with his parents to Taylor county and resided on a
farm near Gravity.
On
December 6, 1891, he was united in marriage to Ida A. Irwin. Last December 6 they observed their 55th wedding
anniversary. Four daughters were born to this union: Gertrude, Inez, Helen
and Icea.
He
was preceded in death by his parents; two daughters, Inez, who died in infancy and Icea [Marie], who died on May 26, 1927; two sisters, Mrs C.
[harles] A. Huss [Belle] and Mrs D. [ouglas] W. [infield] Herring
[Rhoda Elizabeth], and three
brothers, Wade, who died in
infancy, George and Gilbert.
He
is survived by his wife and two daughters, Gertrude Posten of Gravity and Mrs William Chandler [Helen Margaret] of Arlington, Va.; two granddaughters, Mrs
Roy W. Mohrman of Chicago, Ill., Mrs
James W. Gibson of Ames, and two
great grandsons. He also leaves three brothers, David of Lawson, Mo., Ernest of Gravity and Clifford of San Diego, Calif., and one sister, Mrs
Maggie Babcock of Red Willow,
Alberta, Canada.
After
his marriage he resided on a farm until 1901. At that time he moved to Gravity
where he lived continuously until his death.
He
was engaged in a number of business enterprises in Gravity but over 35 years
were spent in operating a meat market.
He
was united with the Christian church and was also a member of the Masonic and
Woodman lodges.
In
his passing his family has lost a kind husband and affectionate father and the
community has lost a good friend and neighbor.
The
funeral services were held at the Christian church Sunday afternoon at two
o'clock, the funeral sermon being delivered by Rev. Eppard of Clarinda, a
former pastor of the church here. He was assisted by Rev. Bertha Brown of the
Gravity Free Methodist church.
The
music was by a quartette composed of Mrs Cleo Savage, Mrs Cecil Morgan, Don
Foreman and Earl King. Gordon Hill sang a solo and Mrs Claude Gray presided at
the piano.
The
pallbearers were: Orville Posten, Forrest Posten, Lyle Postern, Carrol Posten,
James Richardson and Howard Irwin. Burial was in the family lot in the Gravity
cemetery.
Gravity Independent
Thursday August 14, 1930 [p. 1]
Obituary—George
Posten
George
Payne Posten, son of J.
[oseph] I. and Ellen [Payne] Posten was born in Taylor County, Iowa, May 15, 1882 and died at his home, August 6,
1930, at the age of 48 years, 2 months, 26 days.
He
was married to Maude Fleming,
on June 21, 1906. To this union three children were born, Alyene, Lyle and
Carrol, all at home.
He
also leaves five brothers and two sisters to mourn his departure: J. [ames]
G.[ilbert] Posten, E. [rnest] M. [cColm] Posten, and E [ugene] J. [oseph] Posten of Gravity; Dave Posten of Excelsior Springs, Mo.; Clifford Posten of San Diego, Cal.; Mrs. D.[ouglas] W.
[infield] Herring of Corning,
Ia.; and Mrs. Maggie Babcock,
living in Canada; one sister, Mrs. Belle Huss, and one brother, Wade Posten have preceded him in death.
George
Posten spent his entire life in
Taylor County and has won a large circle of friends by his unselfish, friendly
and energetic living with his fellowmen.
Since
his illness nearly two years ago, he has suffered more than his closest friends
could know, for he didn't complain. Although he was frail in body, his farm
showed no signs of neglect.
Besides
his wife and children and the immediate family, there are many other relatives
and a host of friends who are saddened because of his passing.
The
entire community extends their sympathy to the bereft family.
The
funeral service was held Friday afternoon at two o’clock, at the home, one mile
west of town and interment was made in the Gravity cemetery. Rev. W. H. Warrior
of the Methodist church conducted the service. Prof. Irvin J. Barr sang two
vocal solos, and a large number of relatives, old friends and neighbors were in
attendance.
Gravity Independent
Thursday August 14, 1930 p. 8
Dave
Posten of Excelsior Springs,
Missouri, came last week and attended his brother, George Posten's funeral.
Gravity
Independent
Thursday June 2, 1927 [p. 1]
Funeral
Service Sunday
The funeral service over the mortal remains of Miss
Icea Posten was held Sunday
afternoon at two o'clock at the Christian church here. The church was at least
one-half too small to accommodate the people who wished to attend, and it is
believed that almost as many were forced to remain outside as were in the
building.
Rev. Greene, pastor of the church preached the
funeral sermon. The beautiful display of flowers was unusual and typical of the
season of the year and character of the deceased. In life she delighted in
flowers, and it was entirely fitting that at this time the floral tributes to
her should be as they were Sunday afternoon.
After a long struggle, she passed quietly and
quickly away at the home here Thursday afternoon. Everything possible was done
to prolong her stay but the summons came quickly and she answered it bravely
and unfalteringly. Interment was made in the Gravity cemetery. The sorrowing
relatives have the united sympathy of all in their bereavement. The following
obituary was read at the funeral service:
Icea Marie Posten was born March 27, 1900 in Taylor county, Iowa,
and departed this life after several years of poor health May 26, 1927 at the
home of her parents, Eugene J. [oseph] and Ida A. Posten, at the age of 27 years, 1 month and 29 days.
She leaves to mourn her loss her father, mother,
two sisters, Miss Gertrude Posten and Mrs. Helen Chandler, and
two nieces, Jean and Mary Jane Chandler, a great number of relatives and friends untold including those of
the Eastern Star of which order she was a member.
The whole community has been brought to sorrow by
her going, old and young alike, because of her kind, gentle, womanly ways.
Never was there one in the community more loved and honored than she.
Again it has been proved that the amount of good
you can accomplish in the world does not depend upon the number of years you
live and serve, for we are told by the ancient chroniclers of one who lived 969
years, but we know nothing of his accomplishments in life, but today we are
recalling the life of one who lived only a small portion of her allotted time,
and all who have come to know her say alike, hers was a righteous, noble life.
When only twelve years old she too, like her
Christ, said to the world, I must begin the Christian life, which she has
always [been] following until her death.
The church and Sunday school will miss her for the
position she has filled as secretary of the Sunday school for a number of
years, and she has always been found steady at her post until about four months
ago she became bedfast and was forced to give up the work.
Not only was she a busy body at the church, but at
the home and at her work as well, for she could always see something to do to
help others.
The burden is heavy upon us because she leaves us
behind, but we know by her fruits while privileged to serve God and humanity,
that she was ready to “depart and be with Christ which is far better."
May the great God of peace and love, who sustains
and keeps us, be near to comfort and guide our lives until we too have crossed
the bar to meet her and our Savior face to face.
Adams
County Free Press (Corning,
Iowa)
Thursday January 5, 1933 p. 6
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Richardson and son, Lowell, attended the funeral in Gravity Monday of Mr.
Richardson’s uncle, J. [ames] G. [ilbert] Posten.
Bedford
Free Press
Thursday May 9, 1907 p. 4
Gravity
Items
Mr. Joe Posten, who has been very ill with pneumonia for several
days, died at his residence in Gravity this Wednesday forenoon, at 6 o'clock.
[Posten,
Joseph “Joe”]
Bedford
Times-Republican
Thursday May 9, 1907 p. 5
Word was received here yesterday of the death of Joseph
Posten of Gravity. Mr. Posten was a retired farmer and one of the old settlers
of the county. Pneumonia was the cause of his death and he was sick but a short
time.
[POSTEN, JOSEPH "JOE"] [POSTEN, JOSEPH "JOE"] [POSTEN, JOSEPH "JOE"] A. [ndrew] Posten and wife of Villisca were in Guss last Friday to attend the burial of Mr. Posten's uncle, Mr. J. [oseph] Posten, who died in Gravity last Tuesday and was interred in the Guss cemetery Friday.
Bedford
Times-Press
Thursday August 17, 1933 [p. 1]
Former
Resident Dies In Michigan
Joseph A. [lexander] Utter, 85, a former resident of Jackson Township and
also of the Gravity community, died at the home of his son, Clarence Utter in Bellaire, Mich., Wednesday, July 26. Burial
was made at that place. Utter was born in Morrow County, Ohio, October 15, 1847. He was married to Catherine
Jane Henry, Dec. 17, 1867. To
them were born three children, Arthur, Rosabel, and Thomas. Mrs. Utter died in 1878. Later he was married to Mary
Alice Levering. To them was born
two sons, Alex and Clarence.
Mrs. Utter died in 1931.
He was a member of the United Brethren church of
Haviland, Ohio, and later he affiliated with the First Christian church of
Neosho, Mo. He had been a resident of Central Lake and Bellaire, Mich., for the
past twenty-two years, moving to that state from Jackson Township in 1911.
Surviving relatives are four sons, Arthur Utter of Central Lake, Mich., Thomas Utter of Gravity, Alex Utter and Clarence Utter of Bellaire, Mich.; one daughter, Mrs. Rosabel
Steel of Kansas City, Mo.; one
brother, J. F. Utter of
Amarillo, Tex. There are also nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
All of the children except the daughter were present in Michigan for the
funeral services.
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