[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.
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