Obituaries
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[Rupert, Sarah Jane Brandon]

Clearfield Enterprise

Thursday    November 15, 1928    p. 2

Sarah Jane Rupert.

Sarah Jane Brandon, the youngest daughter of Martin and Nancy Brandon, was born in Indianapolis, Ind., August 1, 1840, and closed her long and fruitful life at the home of her son near Clearfield, Nov. 7, 1928, aged 88 years, 3 months, and 7 days.

When she was just a little girl of about six years, her mother died, and shortly afterwards her father took his family to Bloomington, Illinois. After a few years there, they moved to Geneseo, Ill.

On Nov. 19, 1859, she was united in marriage to Chas. Rupert. To this union were born three daughters and one son. Mrs. H. B. [arton] Smith [Nellie] died three years ago; Mrs. Robert Cottrell [Lillian] of Des Moines; Mary Etta who died in infancy; and Clyde of Clearfield, at whose home the mother breathed her last. Mrs. Rupert leaves to mourn her going, besides this daughter and son, five granddaughters and one grandson, and four great grandchildren, Mr. Rupert having passed on some twelve years ago.

Mrs. Rupert's life has been very eventful and interesting. When just a little girl living in Indianapolis, she heard the whistle of the first railroad train through that city. She was well acquainted with Lew Wallace, author of Ben Hur, at one time a neighbor boy. She saw him leading his regiment away to the Mexican War. She knew the Campbells. Several times she saw Alexander Campbell and heard him preach. He visited in her father's home, and Mrs. Rupert delighted in talking of those wonderful acquaintances. She knew that old man of God, Isaac Errett, and witnessed the hardships that men and women went through in establishing the Christian Church in Illinois.

Mrs. Rupert united with the Christian Church in her early womanhood, and was faithful to the commandments of her Lord. On coming to Iowa in 1877, they located near the Calvary Church; in 1891 moved to Lenox; in 1915 came to Clearfield and placed her membership in the church here.

Mrs. Rupert's health seemed good until six weeks before her death. Old age with a general wearing out of the body was the cause of her death.

Mrs. Rupert, since the death of her husband, has spent half of her time at her son, Clyde's, until the last thirteen months, the remainder of her life was lived in that home.

Services were held in the Christian Church on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 11, at 2:00 o'clock. Pastor Roy B. Weaklend officiated, and interment followed in the Clearfield Cemetery.

[Rupert, Sarah Jane Brandon]

Clearfield Enterprise

Thursday    November 8, 1928    p. 2

Mrs. Chas. Rupert [Sarah Jane Brandon] died at about four this morning at the home of her son, Clyde south of town. The funeral will be on Sunday afternoon.

[Rupert, Sarah Jane Brandon]

Clearfield Enterprise

Thursday    November 15, 1928    p. 2

Miss Ethel Manion of Omaha came to attend the funeral of Mrs. Sarah [Jane Brandon] Rupert on last Sunday.

 

 [Schlapia, Mildred Lucille Campbell]

Blockton News

Thursday    November 8, 1928    p. 5

Obituary

Mildred Lucille Campbell was born Jan. 16, 1911, in Taylor county, Iowa, near Athelstan. She lived in that vicinity until at the age of six she moved with her parents to Benton and lived in this community ever since. Practically all of her school days were spent in the Benton schools. She was always interested in her studies, ranking high in her classes, and was a favorite among her classmates. She graduated in 1927, at the age of sixteen. She attended the Methodist Sunday school, and taught one of the intermediate classes. Mildred was of a very happy disposition, always cheerful, and had a smile, for everyone. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Her untimely and tragic death has cast a gloom over the entire community. She is gone, but will never be forgotten. She was held in very high esteem, as was evidenced by the great assemblage of friends and neighbors, met together to pay the last tribute of respect to her memory.

On June 11,1928, she was united in marriage to Ray Schlapia. They established a home in Benton and were ideally happy, she putting forth every effort to make her home bright, cheerful and homelike.

On October 31st, at 9:34 a. m., she was killed in an accident at Benton, at the age of 17 years, 9 months and 15 days, leaving an ache in the hearts of her family and friends.

She leaves her husband; her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver T. [urner] Campbell [Clara Sickels]; a brother, Donald, at Benton; a sister, Mrs. Don Wright, of Garden City, Kansas; Wilma, Robert and Richard, at home, and one little nephew, Leland Lloyd Campbell. Also her grandparents, several aunts, uncles, and cousins, and a host of very dear friends.

The funeral services were held in the Benton M. E. church Saturday afternoon, Nov. 3, conducted by Challie E Graham, of Sheridan, Mo., assisted by Rev. Thomas Rhoades, of Mt. Ayr, Ia., a former pastor at Benton, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Benton cemetery. There were very many beautiful floral offerings.

The sympathy of the entire community goes out to these bereaved [parents] in this time of their sorrow. We commend them to the loving care of the kind Heavenly Father. May they always dwell "Under His Wings,” and dwell at last in His Eternal Home, where death never comes and all tears are wiped away.

[SCHLAPIA, MILDRED LUCILLE CAMPBELL]
Blockton News (Blockton, Iowa), Thursday, November 1, 1928
Mrs. Mildred Schlapia Killed
Mrs. Mildred Schlapia, formerly Miss Mildred Campbell and daughter of Oliver Campbell and wife of Benton, was killed yesterday morning by train No. 1. She was crossing the track at the crossing south of the Benton depot when the train struck the coupe in which she was riding, killing her instantly.

 

[Campbell, Oliver Turner]

Bedford Times-Republican

Thursday    December 3, 1931    p. 6

Oliver Turner Campbell

Oliver Turner Campbell, son of Robert and Charlotte [Black] Campbell, was born in Taylor County, Iowa, March 2, 1884, and departed this life at Excelsior Springs, Mo., Nov. 16, 1931, aged 47 years, 8 months and 14 days. He spent his boyhood on the farm, and at the age of eleven was left motherless. On May 4, 1904, he was married to Clara Sickels. To this union was born six children: Donald and Wilma of Benton, Ia.; Maude of Garden City, Kan.; and Richard and Robert at home, and Mildred, who preceded him in death three years ago. He was baptized in 1907, and affiliated with the Baptist Church at Athelstan, Ia., working in that church there as long as he was in that community. He was industrious, upright, a faithful husband, loving father and well-respected citizen. Besides his companion and five living children, he leaves to mourn his departure, five grandchildren, two brothers and four sisters; also many other relatives and friends. The many friends deeply sympathize with the bereaved ones in this time of sorrow.

The funeral services were held in the Benton M.E. Church, on Nov. 19, 1931, conducted by Challie E. Graham, assisted by Brothers Rhodes and Augustine, and the remains were laid to rest in the family lot at Platteville, Ia.

[Campbell, Oliver Turner]

Blockton News

Thursday    November 19, 1931    p. 5

Oliver T. [urner] Campbell, of Benton and the eldest son of the late Robert Campbell of this place, passed away Monday evening at Excelsior Springs, Mo., where he was taking treatment.

[Campbell, Oliver Turner]

Blockton News

Thursday    November 26, 1931    p. 5

Obituary

Oliver T. [urner] Campbell, son of Robert and Charlotte Campbell, was born in Taylor county, Iowa, on March 2, 1884, and departed life at Excelsior Springs, Mo., November 16, 1931, aged 47 years, 8 months and 14 days.

He spent his boyhood days on the farm, and at the age of eleven, was left motherless.

On May 4, 1904, he was married to Clara Sickels. To this union was born six children—Donald and Wilma, of Benton; Maude, of Garden City, Kansas, and Richard and Robert at home, and Mildred, who preceded him in death three years ago.

He was baptized in 1907, and affiliated with the Baptist church at Athelstan, working with the church there as long as he was in that community. He was industrious, upright, a faithful husband, loving father and well-respected citizen.

Besides his companion and five living children, he leaves two brothers, four sisters, five grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends, all of whom have the sincere sympathy of their many friends.

The funeral services were held in the Benton M. E. church Nov. 19, 1931, conducted by Challie E. Graham, assisted by Brothers Rhodes and Augustine, and the remains laid to rest in the family lot at Platteville. The music was furnished by Clyde Miller, Madge Dixon, Chloris and Ralph Groves, with Mrs. Rose Kemerling at the piano. The hymns sung were "Rock of Ages," "The Old Rugged Cross" and "When the Roll is Called Up Yonder." There were a number of very beautiful floral offerings.

 [Wackernagle, Carl]

Clearfield Enterprise

Thursday    April 22, 1926    [p. 1]

Carl Wackernagle.

Carl Wackernagle was born in Germany, Oct. 10, 1844, and passed away April 17, 1926, aged 81 years, 6 months and 7 days. He was the youngest of eight brothers and when at a very tender age, his parents both suddenly passed away within a few days.

At the age of 27, he came to America attracted by reason of its broad opportunities and business conditions. He spent one year in the home of Mr. Rice who was living near Chicago, and who was instrumental in his coming to America. The following year he drove west and for a short time was in the employ of John D. Carter near Maloy, Iowa. The following spring he was employed by Frank Dunning, who at that time was dealing extensively in the cattle business. 

Aug. l0, 1873, he was married to Miss Ida W. [ilhelmena] Markhardt, at Conway, Iowa, coming immediately to the present home.  To this union were born eight children—Max of Lenox, Iowa; Ida May, who went to her reward at the age of eighteen; Clara Silsbee of Detroit, Michigan; Lillian, who passed away in infancy; Stella Taylor of Sharpsburg, Iowa; Gus of Gay Township; and Frank and Rose [Alice] who have kept his home since the departure of his wife, Dec. 12, 1919.  He leaves one granddaughter, two grandsons and one great grandson.

The events and experiences of pioneer life made a deep impression upon the mind of Mr. Wackernagle. He became a citizen as soon as he could meet the requirements of an American citizen and lived up to the standard, taking a deep interest in the political affairs of the country. He was self-educated, spending all his spare time reading—a comfort in declining years.

For a number of years he dealt extensively in the live stock business, retiring in 1918 because of failing health. He had a wide circle of friends, made in his business relations.

During the past year, especially, Mr. Wackernagle has been a great sufferer.

He was raised in the Lutheran Faith and passed peacefully, leaving all to God.

The funeral services were held at the residence on Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. A. J. Matthews.  There was a large gathering of neighbors and friends.  Interment was in Clearfield cemetery.

[Wackernagle, Ida Wilhelmena Markhardt]

Clearfield Enterprise

Thursday    December 18, 1919    p. 6

Obituary—Mrs. C. Wackernagle.

April 28th, 1847, in Germany Ida Wilhelmena Markhardt was born and fell asleep in the early morning hours of December 12th, 1919, in Ensworth Hospital, St. Joseph, Mo., aged 72 years, 7 months.

In 1873, she came to America and was married to Carl Wackernagle, August 10th, 1873, at Conway, Iowa. They moved to their present home, and here she learned the hardships of pioneer life.

At the age of about fourteen she made a profession of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ in the Lutheran Church.

Thru physical infirmities, she has suffered for many years, being deprived of the strength and comfort of vigorous health.

Her household became her realm and field of service. Her children cherish her devotion and sacrifice in making possible their educational and other preparation for life.

The immediate family members who survive her are, her husband, three daughters and three sons. One daughter, Lillian, died in infancy. Later, her eldest daughter, Ida May, passed to the Great Beyond to await her coming. The children living are, Max Wackernagle of Lenox, Mrs. Clara Silsbee of Lincoln, Nebraska, Mrs. Stella Taylor of Sharpsburg, Gus Wackernagle of this vicinity and Frank and Rose who have made possible every comfort of her life in late years. There are also two grandchildren, Fred and Edna Silsbee whom she idolized.

Funeral services were held at the home on Dec. 14th, at 1 p. m. Rev. E. O. Douglass of the Methodist church of Clearfield conducted them, and spoke from 2 Cor. v. 6. The singing was by a quartet from the same church. There was a large attendance of friends and neighbors. Interment followed in the Clearfield Cemetery.

[Wackernagle, Max]

Clearfield Enterprise

Thursday    July 15, 1943  [p. 1]

Max Wackernagle, eldest son of Carl and Ida Wilhelmena [Markhardt] Wackernagle, was born on a farm near Clearfield, Iowa, Oct. 17th 1874, and departed this life July 5th, 1943, at Iowa State Hospital, at the age of 68 years, 8 mo., 18 days.

At a very tender, age, he learned the hardships of pioneer life and with very little chance of education, made the best of life.

All his life was spent farming and that one occupation thru his own efforts he mastered well.

For the past 35 years he has spent his lime in and near the vicinities of Lenox and Corning, and always a dependable and industrious man.

His father, mother and two sisters Ida May and Lillian preceded him in death. Three sisters and two brothers survive him. Mrs. Clara Silsbee of Atlanta, Georgia; Mrs. Stella Taylor of Sharpsburg, Iowa; Gus Wackernagle of Blockton, Iowa with whom he at times made his home.  Three nephews, Fred Silsbee of Atlanta, Georgia; Iver Wackernagle of Blockton, Iowa; Howard Carr of Springview, Nebr.   Five cousins, Pearl Martel, and Ida May Steinbery of St. Joseph, Mo.; Richard and Betty May Crawford of Savannah, Missouri, besides a host of acquaintances.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, July 8, in the Barber Funera1 Home in Lenox conducted by Glen B. Watterson, of Clearfield Church of Christ. Interment was in Clearfield Cemetery.

A human soul went forth into the

night,

Shutting behind at Death‘s mysterious

door,

And shaking off, with strange, re-

sistless might

The dust that once it wore.

So swift its flight, so suddenly it

sped—

As when by skillful hand a bow is

bent:

The arrow flies: —Those watching

round the bed

Mark not the way it went.

[Wackernagle, Carl]

Bedford Free Press

Thursday    April 22, 1926    p. 6

SHARPSBURG

Word was received here Saturday evening of the death of Carl Wackernagle of near Clearfield. Mrs. C. [lyde Everette] Taylor [Stella], his daughter, went over that same evening.

[Wackernagle, Rose Alice]

Clearfield Chronicle

October 15, 1970    p. 6

ROSE WACKERNAGLE

The earthly life of Rose Alice Wackernagle began on a farm near Clearfield, Iowa on March 8th, 1888, where her father, Carl Wackernagle and Ida Wilhelmena Markhardt had settled after their marriage at Conway, Iowa on August 10, 1873.

Rose, though being the youngest of eight children, early learned lessons in personal sacrifice, responsibility and family cooperation, helping with household duties while still continuing her schoolwork thru country school and the Clearfield High School.

For years, she was a beloved teacher in the rural schools of Taylor and Page Counties.

An interim in her teaching was spent caring for her parents until their passing, then in managing the home farm.  She moved to Bedford in 1947, following the death of her brother.

She was an active member of the Methodist Church, Women's Society of Christian Service, Triangle Club and the Rebekahs.

She led a rich and fruitful life knowing joy, pain and sorrow.

Her parents, three sisters, two brothers and one nephew preceded her in death.

Those who survive are one sister, Stella Taylor; one brother, Gus Wackernagle and one niece, Mrs. Edna Carr of Springview, Nebraska; one nephew, Iver Wackernagle of Blockton and other nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.

[Wackernagle, Frank]

Clearfield Enterprise

Thursday    September 19, 1946    p. 2

Frank Wackernagle died at about 1:00 a. m. Monday night at the farm home. A cerebral hemorrhage is given as the cause of death, though he had been ill for some time.

The funeral of the late Frank Wackernagle was appointed for 2:00 p. m. on Wednesday. We will be unable to print an obituary this week. Service was at the Crew Funeral Home.

[Wackernagle, Frank]

Clearfield Enterprise

Thursday    September 26, 1946    p. 2

Frank Wackernagle

Frank Wackernagle, youngest son of Carl and Ida [Wilhelmena Markhardt] Wackernagle was born April 13, 1884 on a farm near Clearfield, Iowa and passed away at his home on Sept. 16, 1946 at the age of 62 years, 5 months, and 3 days.

He lived his entire life on this farm, serving and caring for his father and mother in the tender years of their lives. After their demise, he with his sister Rose [Alice] shared and kept the home for twenty happy years together.

His brother and sisters can well rise up and call him blessed for he was a kind brother carrying their problems to his mind and heart. His jovial human characteristics will be the memories that they together with the nieces and nephews will cherish.

Although not a member of the church he was always interested in its support and other charitable causes.

He is survived by his brother, Gus Wackernagle, of Blockton, Iowa, three sisters, Mrs. Clara Silsbee of Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs. Stella Taylor of Sharpsburg, and Miss Rose [Alice] Wackernagle at home, four nephews, Iver [Claire] Wackernagle and little Shyrle [Sheryl Claire] of Blockton, Iowa, Fred Silsbee of Cleveland, Ohio, Howard Carr of Springview, Nebraska, Shirley Jane Carr of Lincoln, Nebraska, and little Vicki Jean Wackernagle of Blockton, Iowa besides other distant relatives.

Frank tried to be a kind and helpful neighbor and leaves a host of kind friends.

 [Dean, Fred Nelson]

Clearfield Enterprise

Thursday    April 22, 1926    [p. 1]

Fred Nelson Dean.

Fred Nelson Dean, the second son of Addie J. Noble and George W. Dean, was born at Clearfield, Iowa, on Nov. 30, 1871 and died in Chicago, Ill., Apr. 17, 1926, aged 54 years, 4 mos. and 17 days.

At an early age he developed a musical ability that grew with the years. With music as a goal he entered Simpson College Conservatory and graduated with high honors, and from there completed his course at Oberlin Conservatory at Oberlin, Ohio. As a teacher of music he taught several years in Colo. and then in 1900 he located in Chicago where he has made his home since. He was the originator of what is known as "The Dean Ideal Piano Touch System" and received much praise for the same, among others a letter from the head of Columbia University.

He was married in 1902 to Miss Kathryn Diss of Maryville, Mo. To them was born Hazel, their only child. The mother died within a year and Hazel came to live with her grandparents at Clearfield.

While attending college Mr. Dean united with the Methodist Church of which he has remained a loyal member throughout the years. His life was an example for all. He taught in the Sabbath School or held office all the years. He had a Boys Class in the Joyce Memorial M. E. Church when the last sickness came.

He became ill of pneumonia, was taken to the hospital, where on Apr. 17 he passed beyond, saying, "I am willing to go if such is God's will."

He leaves to mourn his going his daughter Hazel; three brothers, Roy [Spencer] of Ellendale, N. Dak., who was with him when he died; Charles of Mitchell, S. Dak.; Guy [Porter] of Aberdeen, S. Dak.; and a number of nieces and nephews, including Mrs. Lennie Andrews of Clearfield, and many friends and acquaintances.

Services were held in the Krause Chapel in Chicago Sunday afternoon conducted by the pastor Dr. C. Carswell of Joyce Memorial M. E. Church assisted by the Ladies Quartette.

The funeral services were held at the Clearfield, Ia. Methodist Church Wednesday Apr. 21, conducted by Rev. A. J. Matthews, and interment was made in the Clearfield Cemetery by the side of the departed parents.

[Dean, Kathryn Diss]

Bedford Free Press

Thursday    May 2, 1907    p. 2

Mrs. Fred Dean [Kathryn Diss] died at the home of her father-in-law, George Dean, Monday afternoon. She had been sick a long time, and was brought here from Chicago about two weeks ago. No funeral services were held here. The remains were sent to Maryville, Missouri, her former home, for burial, and funeral services were held there.

Clearfield Enterprise.

[Dean, Addie Noble]

Clearfield Enterprise

Thursday      April 26, 1923      [p. 1]

Mrs. Geo. W. Dean Dead.

Mrs. G. [eorge] W. Dean died Tuesday night at her home here. She had been in poor health all winter, but recently had seemed better, and the husband and family thought that she would be spared for some time. So the death comes as a surprise. Mrs. Dean was one of the very first settlers in the township, living long in the Greenwood neighborhood, and for perhaps twenty years at Main and North Streets in town.

We shall be unable to publish a further notice till next week.

[Dean, Addie Noble]

Bedford Times-Republican

Thursday     April 26, 1923     [p. 1]

Mrs. Geo. W. Dean Dead

Mrs. George W. Dean died at her home in Clearfield yesterday morning very suddenly, at the age of 80 years. The funeral will be held at the Baptist church in Clearfield tomorrow (Friday) at 2:00 o'clock. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Caleb Noble, who resided in Bedford way back in the '60's. Their residence was located right where the Garland Hotel stands.

This removes from our county one of her best and noble women, loved by all who knew her. The sympathy of the entire county goes out to the bereaved.

[Dean, Addie Noble]

Clearfield Enterprise

Thursday    May 3, 1923    p. 5

A Tribute to Mrs. Dean.

In the passing of Mrs Dean [Addie Noble] from our midst, makes the closing of a life of unusual usefulness. When the people of her community, in the pioneer day, decided to organize a place of worship, her great interest and untiring labors won for her a place not to be forgotten.

In naming the organization, the name of Greenwood in honor of the Church of her girlhood home in Ill., was suggested and readily accepted. Her home was always open to the minister of that day.

As teacher in the Sunday school and as organist for many years she was always found in her place.

[Dean, Addie Noble]

Clearfield Enterprise

Thursday    May 3, 1923    [p. 1]

Mrs. Geo. W. Dean.

Addie J. Noble was born October 4, 1842, near Jordanville, Herkimer County, New York. When four years of age, her parents moved to Hebron, McHenry County, Illinois, where they remained until Feb. of 1868, when they moved to Bedford, Taylor county, Iowa.

She was united in marriage to George W. Dean of Sandwich, Ill., on August 1, 1869, and moved to a farm fourteen miles northeast of Bedford, where they resided until 1903, when they moved to Clearfield.

When fifteen years of age, she made a public profession of her faith in Christ and united with the Baptist Church, and was always a faithful attendant at all the church services, and a teacher in the Sunday school until sixty years of age, when she joined the old ladies' class.

She assisted in the organization of a Baptist Church at Grant Center, which disbanded after two years, the members moving to Clearfield and organizing the church there. While Mrs. Dean was a Baptist, she was then unable to attend church in Clearfield on account of distance, so she became a faithful assistant at Greenwood Methodist Church in Grant Township, in all the church and Sunday school work.

She was a member of the W. C. T. U., and always attended the sessions when health and weather permitted.

Though she had been in poor health for some time, hopes were held for her recovery, but she passed to her reward a few minutes before midnight, April 24, 1923, aged 80 years, 6 months, and 20 days.

She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband; four sons: —Charles of Mitchell, South Dakota; Fred [Nelson] of Chicago, Illinois; Roy [Spencer] and Guy [Porter] of Ellendale, North Dakota; another son, Merle, dying when two years old; also three daughters-in-law, seven grandchildren, and two great grandchildren, besides many other relatives and friends.

Her father, mother, sister, two brothers preceded her in death. She was called upon to mother two granddaughters, and rejoice in the privilege of giving them a home, nurture, and a mother's love and care.

The funeral services were held at the Clearfield Baptist Church, on Friday afternoon, April 27, conducted by a former pastor, Rev. Fields, assisted by Rev. Calkins of the M. E. Church. Many friends called to pay the last tribute of respect to the deceased.  The W. R. C. and the G. A. R. attended in a body.  Interment followed in the Clearfield Cemetery.

A precious one from us has gone,

A voice we loved is stilled;

A place is vacant in our home

Which never can be filled.

God, in His wisdom, has recalled

The boon His love had given,

And though the body slumbers here,

The soul is safe in Heaven.

[Dean, George W.]                                      [Dean, Addie Noble]

Clearfield Enterprise

Thursday    May 17, 1923    p. 2

Fred Dean returned to his home in Chicago after attending the funeral of his mother [Addie Noble Dean] and father [George W. Dean].

[Dean, George W.]

Clearfield Enterprise

Thursday    May 3, 1923    [p. 1]

Sudden Death.

Mr. George [W.] Dean died Wednesday morning between three and four o'clock at his home in Clearfield. The news came as a shock to all, and especially as following by just a week the death of Mrs. Dean [Addie Noble].

Mr. Dean had seemed to stand well the trial of the loss of his wife, and was about town right up to Tuesday evening. He is said to have complained of pain during the day, and at six or about admitted that he was ill. He went much worse during the night and died as before stated.

Mr. Dean was a pioneer, coming to the county before 1870, and was a large landowner and prominent in local affairs until perhaps fifteen years ago. He then sold much of his local land-holdings, and began to invest in North Dakota. He has since spent much of his time in the latter state. He was quick and vigorous in action and walk, despite his years, and none suspected that his sands of life were nearly run .

[Dean, George W.]

Clearfield Enterprise

Thursday    May 3, 1923    p. 2

The funeral of the late George W. Dean will be held at 2:00 p. m. on Friday, at the Methodist church.

[Dean, George W.]

Bedford Times-Republican

Thursday    May 3, 1923    p. 8

George Dean Dies Suddenly

Word was received over the phone from Clearfield announcing the sudden death of Geo. W. Dean at Clearfield, one of the oldest residents of the county. Just one week to the day his wife passed away very suddenly, and the shock no doubt is the cause of his death, which resulted from heart failure at his home in Clearfield yesterday morning at 4:00 o'clock. The funeral services will be held tomorrow (Friday) afternoon at 2:00 o'clock in the M. E. church at Clearfield.

Mr. Dean was born in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, in 1838. When eight years old, his parents emigrated to Illinois and located in LaSalle County, receiving his education in the common schools, Aurora Academy and Fowler's Institute. At the breaking out of the rebellion he enlisted at the first call for troops in Company H, Tenth Illinois, and served until the expiration of his time. After his discharge he returned home and remained until August 1, 1862, re-enlisted in Company H, 105th Illinois, and served until the close of the war. Participated in battles of Resaca and all succeeding battles until the capture of Atlanta; marched with Sherman to the sea, then to Washington where he participated in the grand review of the armies. Was then discharged and returned home and engaged in farming until 1869. He then came to Iowa, engaged for one year in farming; in the hardware business for one year at State Center and in 1870 came to Taylor County, locating on a farm near Clearfield, which he still owns. He was known among his neighbors as one of the most generous and enterprising citizens of the county. He was married August 20, 1876, to Miss Addie J. Noble, a native of the Empire state. He was a member of the M. E. church, and was also a member of the A. F. & A. M. fraternity.

In the passing of Mr. Dean, Taylor County loses one of its most honored citizens.

The Times-Republican joins with the many friends in extending sympathy to the bereaved relatives.

[Dean, George W.]

Clearfield Enterprise

Thursday     May 10, 1923    [p. 1]

Obituary Geo. W. Dean

George W. Dean was born Feb. 25, 1839, in Crawford county, Penn. When seven years of age, his parents moved to Sandwich, Illinois. At the commencement of the Civil War he enlisted in the three-months service. He was discharged, and in 1862 he re-enlisted in the 105th Illinois, and marched with Sherman to the sea.

At the close of the war he lived for one year on a farm in Ford Co., Illinois. He then went into the hardware business at State Center, Iowa, until the winter of 1869, when he traded for land in Taylor County, Iowa. He was until his death a holder of considerable farmland in Grant Twp., this county.

On August 1st, 1869, he was married to Miss Addie J. Noble. To this union were born five sons: —Charlie of Mitchell, South Dakota; Fred of Chicago; Merle who died at the age of two years; Roy [Spencer] and Guy of Ellendale, North Dakota. The wife and mother died on April 24, of this year.

When nineteen years of age he was converted and united with the Methodist church at Asbury, Illinois. After locating on the farm, he organized a class of eight members, later known as the Greenwood Church. He always took an interest in the church, and was a liberal supporter of the cause.

He died at the family home in Clearfield, at 3:45 a. m. on the 2nd of May 1923, at the age of 84 years, 2 months and 7 days, being ill but for a few hours.

The funeral services were held in the Clearfield Methodist church, on Friday afternoon, May 4th, at 2:00 o'clock, conducted by Rev. E. L. Fields of New Market, assisted by Rev. Calkins of Clearfield and Rev. Carl Brown of Conway. The surviving veterans of the Civil War and members of the W. R. C. attended in a body. Interment was then had in Clearfield Cemetery.

[Dean, George W.]

Clearfield Enterprise

Thursday     May 10, 1923    p. 2

Mr. M. Tuttle of New Market attended the funeral of Geo. [W.] Dean last Friday afternoon.