Obituaries
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[INSCHO, JOHN]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, August 25, 1899
HEPBURN – Uncle John Inscho, whose death occurred at the Soldiers' Home at Marshalltown last week was for forty or more years a citizen of Valley township and a wealthy landowner. His death was not in the least a surprise to us as he was very feeble while here on a furlough last spring.

[IRWIN, FAY ESTELLE]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, June 28, 1898
The remains of Fay Ester, the four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Irwin of Chicago, were shipped in Sunday and laid away that afternoon in the home cemetery. Mr. Irwin will be remembered as a son-in-law of Sam Ward of this place. He was a carpenter with Berry Bros. on the Linderman Hotel, the Presbyterian church and many other important buildings here. At present he is the foreman in the carpenter shops of the belt railroad at Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Irwin had a great many friends here who were glad to see them, but sorry to know the occasion that brought them here.

[IRWIN, FAY ESTELLE]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, June 30, 1898
Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Ward received word Saturday from Chicago that death had entered the home of their daughter, Mrs. Wm. Irwin and taken away their little daughter, Miss Fay Estelle Irwin, aged 4 years and three months. The immediate cause of the little one's death was whooping cough. The remains were brought to this city at 2:30 p. m., the funeral taking place at 5 o'clock, conducted by Rev. White and the interment made in the city cemetery. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the entire community in this their hour of trial.

[IRWIN, FAY ESTELLE]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, June 30, 1898
Miss Grace Ward was called home from Omaha by the death of her sister's little girl, Miss Fay Estell Irwin, of Chicago, who was buried in this city Sunday afternoon.

[JACKSON, ANDREW'S INFANT]
Clarinda Journal, Friday, August 4, 1899
BLANCHARD – The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Jackson was buried last Sabbath afternoon.

[JENKINS, DROMA RUTH WEDDLE]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, October 23, 1913
Braddyville, Oct. 21. – Kerosine Explosion.
While attempting to start a fire with kerosine Wednesday noon, Mrs. Bert Jenkins, who lives on the farm known as the Dr. Biggs' farm between Braddyville and Clearmont, was very seriously burned.
Mrs. Jenkins had been out of doors and when she came in about noon, she went to start a fire in order to get dinner. She started a small blaze in the stove and in order to make a hotter fire she undertook to pour some kerosine in the blaze when it exploded and caught her dress on fire. Her clothes were burned from off her body before anyone reached her. Her husband was at the barn and when he saw the flames he ran to the house but too late. Mrs. Jenkins was removed to one of the neighbors and is being cared for but is in a very critical condition. The house and most of the contents were burned to ashes.
LATER – the burns sustained were so severe that it was impossible for her recovery. She died at the home of her brother-in-law who lives near where the tragedy occurred. Her death occurred at 6:30 Wednesday evening.

[JENKINS, DROMA RUTH WEDDLE]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, October 23, 1913
Woman Is Fatally Burned. Threw Coal Oil in Stove and Explosion Followed.
Mrs. Bert Jenkins died at 6 o'clock last evening in Missouri near Braddyville. She was doing the family washing yesterday morning when at 10 o'clock the fire being low, she threw some coal oil in the stove to make it burn better, when an explosion took place and the fire spread with such rapidity that she was fatally burned, and the house and contents destroyed. She was 25 years old. She is survived by her husband and three children. The youngest child is nearly two years old.

[JENKINS, DROMA RUTH WEDDLE]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, October 30, 1913
BRADDYVILLE – The funeral of the late Mrs. Bert Jenkins, who was fatally burned at her home about one and one-half miles south of Braddyville, Wednesday of last week, by the explosion from coal oil thrown in a stove to make the fire burn better while she was doing the family washing, was held last Friday at the Christian church in Braddyville, conducted by Rev. Mr. Polley, pastor of the Christian church of Skidmore, Mo. The remains were taken to Skidmore for burial. Mrs. Jenkins was 24 years, 6 months and 20 days of age. She is survived by her husband and three children. At the time of the explosion her husband was away from the house, on the farm, digging potatoes and was being helped by his little son. The youngest child, a baby under two years of age, was at the home of its Grandfather Jenkins on the same farm. One child, a little girl, was with the mother and escaped unhurt. The house and all its contents burned, it being impossible to save anything by the time people got to the place. Mrs. Jenkins, although so badly burned in the forenoon that she died at 6 o'clock p. m. the same day, was conscious to the last and said that she did not suffer from pain, it is reported.

[JENKINS, DROMA RUTH WEDDLE]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, October 30, 1913
Burned to Death
Braddyville Woman Dies As Result of Explosion.
Clarinda, Ia. – As a result of a gasoline explosion which occurred about 11 o'clock Thursday night, Mrs. Bert Jenkins, living about one mile south of Braddyville, Ia., was burned to death and the home and all its contents were destroyed.
Mrs. Jenkins leaves a husband and three children.
Mr. Jenkins and the children were away at the time and possibly escaped a like fate.
Neighbors saw the flames and rushed to the assistance of Mrs. Jenkins, but their efforts were of no avail.
Mrs. Jenkins was 24 years old.

[JENKINS, EMERY BURTON "BURT"]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, August 26, 1963
Broken hip leads to B Jenkins death
Bert Jenkins, 85, died at the State University of Iowa hospital in Iowa City at 8:55 p m Sunday, after having been hospitalized for four days.
A native of Hopkins, Mo, he spent many years of his life in Shambaugh and Braddyville.
He and his wife, Gertrude, lived in Braddyville until the 17th of last month when both came to make their home at the Young Nursing Home in Clarinda. As long as he was able to work, he owned and operated a café in Braddyville.
Wednesday morning he fell, sustaining a broken hip and was taken to Iowa City that forenoon. The immediate cause of his death is not known at this time.
Besides his wife, Gertrude, he is survived by three children, Mrs Howard (Gladys) McClarnon, Hollendale, Minn, Harry Jenkins, San Mateo, Calif, and Ethmer B Jenkins, Meridian, Idaho.
Information as to the time and place of the services may be had by calling the Walker Funeral Home any time after Tuesday afternoon.

[JENKINS, EMERY BURTON "BURT"]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, August 29, 1963
Services Thursday for Bert Jenkins
Funeral services for Bert Jenkins, 85, were conducted from the Walker Funeral Home this Thursday morning, with the Rev C R Fitz, of the Braddyville-College Springs Methodist churches in charge. Mr Jenkins had passed away last Sunday evening at the University Hospitals at Iowa City where he had been taken for treatment of a broken hip.
Survivors are his wife, Gertrude, Clarinda, and three children, Mrs. Howard (Gladys) McClarnon, Hollendale, Minn; Harry Jenkins, San Mateo, Calif; and Ethmer B Jenkins of Meridian, Idaho, all of them being able to be here for the service.
Organist was Aletha L Hutchings. Casket bearers were Tom Norris, Theodore Laub, Bruce McClarnon, Vern Hamlin, Dell Holbrook and Robert L Case, Sr. Burial was in the Braddyville Cemetery.

[JOHNSON, ANNA CHRISTINA BURGER]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, June 21, 1928
CRAMER CHAPEL - Quite a number from here attended the funeral of Mrs. Anna Johnson Wednesday which was held at the home and at the Nyman church. Mrs. Johnson was one of the pioneers who had reached the age of 91 years. She had been a resident of Douglas Twp. for many years.

[JOHNSON, AUGUSTA ENGDAH]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, November 8, 1962
Essex woman had reached 100 years
The 100-year-old resident of Essex died Tuesday and the funeral for Mrs Augusta Johnson will be at 2 p m Friday at the Fremont Covenant Church, preceded by a prayer service at 1:30 p m.
The native of Sweden had lived in the Southwest Iowa area since 1883, being married to Frank Johnson only a few years after coming here. They farmed in the Nyman vicinity, that being the family home for more than 50 years.
Mrs. Johnson has continued active until she fall about two weeks ago. Her home has been in Essex in the section west of the park. She had celebrated her centennial birthday Aug. 19 by baking rolls for a family party.
Five children survive their mother, including Mrs Frank (Lillie) Carlson of Red Oak, Reuben Johnson of Los Angeles, Calif, Rudolph Johnson of Nyman, Hilmar and Reynold at home.
Burial will be at Nyman Cemetery.

[JOHNSON, CHARLES J.]
Republic (Columbus, Indiana), Monday, January 11, 1932
C. J. Johnson Passes Away
Retired Druggist, 60, Dies Following Stroke of Paralysis
Charles J. Johnson, 60, retired druggist who was stricken with paralysis several days ago passed away Sunday morning at l:25 o'clock at his home, 538 Chestnut street. Mr. Johnson had been in good health and a week ago today he and his wife went to Grammer to visit her sister, Mrs. Stella Reed. While there Mr. Johnson took occasion to go to the Hogan Burns barbershop to visit old friends. He remained there for a time and as he started to go home he remarked to Mr. Burns that he believed he had drank too much coffee for breakfast. As he was standing near the door he was stricken and fell to the floor. He was moved to his home and gradually his condition grew worse.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Hege & Flanigan funeral home, conducted by the Rev. Alexander Sharp, pastor of the Presbyterian church. Burial will be made in Garland Brook cemetery. The casket will be open at the home this evening and tomorrow until noon.
Active in Masonic Order.
Mr. Johnson had lived in Columbus about 16 months, coming here from Louisville where he spent practically all his life. For 25 years he was employed as a salesman by Parke Davis Drug company and later was connected with the Walgreen company but retired when he moved here. Mr. Johnson was a member of the Presbyterian church and of the Masonic lodge, Knights Templar and the Kosair Shrine at Louisville and was an active lodge worker. He was also an honorary member of the Louisville post of American Legion and a member of the Louisville Gun club. He possessed unusual talent as a musician and for a number of years was director of the Louisville Shrine band. He was also a member of the Tabernacle church orchestra here. He was well known and had many friends here and in many other cities in Indiana as well as in Kentucky.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Rose B. Johnson, a brother and sister, Dee Johnson of Chicago and Mrs. Minnie True of Milwaukee, both of whom were at his bedside when death came.


[JOHNSON, CLARA NILSDOTTER]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, July 22, 1898
NYMAN – We have this week to chronicle the sad news of the departure of Mrs. Nels A. Johnson. She passed away quietly and peacefully at her home two miles west of Nyman, at 3 o'clock p. m. Wednesday. The deceased is mourned by a husband, five children and many relatives and friends. She was buried Thursday afternoon in the Fremont cemetery, Rev. N. A. Bloomstrand conducting the services.

[JOHNSON, CLAUS/CLAES JOHAN]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, August 2, 1898
MISSION RIDGE – Clause J. Johnson died at his home in this township Friday evening, July 29, after a long siege of sickness, aged 56 years, 11 months and 9 days. He leaves a wife and eight children to mourn the loss of a devoted husband and father. The funeral was held Sunday at 11 a. m. at the Fremont church, Rev. Peterson of Essex, officiating. The bereaved family have the sympathy of their many friends here in this this hour of sorrow.

[JOHNSON, CLAUS/CLAES JOHAN]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, August 5, 1898
NYMAN – Sunday forenoon the remains of Claus Johnson were interred in the Nyman cemetery. The friends and relatives of the deceased met at his home at 10 o'clock in the morning and escorted the body to the church. The cortege was about a mile long. Rev. Peterson of Essex preached a very touching sermon. The funeral was one of the largest ever held here.

[JOHNSON, FRANK A., 1844 – 1899]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, May 12, 1899
NYMAN – Frank Johnson died at his home, one-half mile north of Nyman, Wednesday morning, May 10, at 9:10 o'clock, aged 54 years, 10 months and 24 days. Mr. Johnson was born in Sweden in Drageryd, Jonkoping Lan.  In 1869 he emigrated to the United States and for a number of years worked on some of the old ranches in this country. He finally bought a farm and began business for himself, his energy and great capacity for work bringing him a fair share of success. Thirteen years ago he married Miss Agusta [Augusta] Engdah, who with six little children survive him. The stricken family have the sympathy of all in their great bereavement. Funeral services will be held from the home Friday forenoon, conducted by Rev. Mr. Blomstrand of the Mission church.

[JOHNSON, FRANK A., 1844 – 1899]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday May 12, 1899
Father of the Triplets Dead.
Mr. Frank A. Johnson, living near Nyman, died on last Wednesday of Bright's disease, after only a short illness and funeral services were held over his remains at ten o'clock this morning at his late home. Deceased was aged about forty-nine years and was a man in full health and strength apparently. He leaves a wife and five children, four boys and one girl, to mourn his loss. Mr. Johnson came here from Sweden about thirty years ago and has made one visit to the Fatherland since then. He will be remembered as the father of Page county's noted triplets, the three boys, Rudolf, Reuben and Raynold, who were born on January 15, 1898 and were on exhibition at the Woodman Picnic at Essex last summer. Mr. Johnson is spoken of as an excellent man and his death is sincerely mourned by all who knew him.

[JOHNSON, FRANK A., 1844 – 1899]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, May 16, 1899
MISSION RIDGE – Rev. Blomstrand was up near Nyman and conducted the funeral services over the late Frank Johnson, whose death was mentioned in Friday's Herald, Friday forenoon. The funeral was largely attended and was as impressive a one ever witnessed here to see a wife with six small children, the oldest a girl about 12 years, the youngest the triplets, about 15 months old, being bereaved of their earthly support. Mere words of sympathy are insufficient, assistance and aid ought to be given and will be needed. We learn the good people of that neighborhood have already done so.

[JOHNSON, JOHN PETER, 1838 – 1899]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 6, 1899
NYMAN – J. [ohn] P. [eter] Johnson is dead; died Wednesday afternoon. The bereaved family have the sympathy of all.

[JOHNSON, JOHN PETER, 1838 – 1899]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 13, 1899
CRAMER CHAPEL – Died, at his home in Douglas township, John Peter Johnson, on the 4th day of October 1899. Mr. Johnson was born in Kisa Parish, east part of Sweden, Oct. 19, 1838. Came to America June 28, 1866. Was married in Illinois to Mrs. Burger, the 26th of December 1868. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson have had six children, two of whom died in infancy. They moved to Iowa in 1882 and settled on their present farm, then raw prairie, and by their industry and thrift they have accumulated a fine property and built them up a lovely home. Mr. Johnson leaves a wife and two sons, Otto and Elven, and two daughters, Ollie and Celia, an aged father, and one step son, Mr. Lewis Burger of Fullerton, Neb., two brothers, Jacob and Andrew Sandquist, Wallin, Iowa, three sisters Mrs. Kullbom, Oakland, Iowa, Mrs. Sundell, Burlington, Iowa and Mrs. Olander, Wallin, Iowa. Funeral services at the home were conducted by our minister, Rev. Bates, assisted by the Chapel choir.
After services at the home the bereaved relatives and friends formed into procession and bore the remains to Fremont church where services were held in his mother tongue, conducted by the pastor and choir of that church. The casket was literally covered with floral tokens presented by friends, among others Mrs. Ida Peterson of Omaha and Mrs. Lundull [Sundell]  of Burlington. The interment was in Nyman cemetery at 5 o'clock p. m. October 6.
Mr. Johnson's father enjoys the hospitality of their home in his old age. He was born in Sweden July 4, 1811, and is now almost wholly blind and deaf, but his mind is as clear as it ever was.
Mr. Johnson was of a quiet, retiring disposition and will be greatly missed, as he was a kind, accommodating neighbor and in his family was a most indulgent husband.

[JOHNSON, MAHLON C.]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, October 3, 1899
Mr. Mahlon C. Johnson died in the state hospital today, at a little before noon. He was stricken yesterday with another paralytic stroke. Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at the U. P. church at 10:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. L. F. Compton. Mr. Johnson was aged 54 years, 5 months and 20 days.

[JOHNSON, MAHLON C.]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 6, 1899
Mahlon C. Johnson – Was born in Wattsburg, Erie county, Pennsylvania, April 13, 1845. At the age of five years he removed with his parents to the state of Illinois where they resided until 1858 when they came to College Springs, Page county, Iowa. June 15, 1861, at the early age of 16 years, he enlisted in Co. F of the First Nebraska Volunteers and participated in such battles as Fort Donelson, Shiloh, the Siege at Corinth, and numerous other fights. Re-enlisting in 1864 he remained in the service until the mustering out of his regiment in May 1866. Returning to College Springs he resumed the duties of a citizen, engaging in various occupations until elected sheriff of Page county in 1879, to which office he was twice elected, since which time he has been a resident and much of the time a business man in Clarinda until laid aside by ill health.
March 7, 1867, Mr. Johnson was married to Miss R. [ebecca] Jennie Skinner, a native of Guernsey county, Ohio. The fruit of this union is three children; Minnie M. (now Mrs. Dr. C. M. Coe), Chas. J. and Dee W., all of whom survive him, the wife and daughter being absent in New York state.
In 1871 Mr. Johnson united with the U. P. Church of College Springs, of which he was a consistent member until death. He was also a member of Clarinda Lodge No. 139 Knights of Pythias and of Warren Post No. 11 G. A. R.
He died October 3, 1899, aged 54 years, 5 months and 20 days. The funeral services were held at 10:30 o'clock a. m. Wednesday, October 4, at the U. P. Church in Clarinda, attended by a large concourse of old comrades and citizens of Clarinda, the sermon being preached from Rom. 14:7 by Rev. L. F. Compton, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Clarinda and a G. A. R. comrade. The interment took place in the family lot at College Springs.

[JOHNSON, MAHLON C.]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 6, 1899
Mahlon C. Johnson – A resident of Page county, Ia., since 1858, Mahlon C. Johnson died Tuesday in this city and was buried Wednesday at College Springs. Mr. Johnson served his country as a Union soldier and in 1879 was elected by the Republicans of Page county to the office of sheriff and re-elected by them twice subsequently, serving in that capacity six years. in 1894 he was one of the leading candidates for the Republican nomination for county recorder but was defeated by E. G. McCutchan. His physical health was seriously impaired by his military service and toward the close of his life his mind failed him, and he passed away a patient in The Hospital for the Insane at Clarinda. Added to his other troubles was the loss of the power of speech to an extent that made his attempts to converse with others almost or quite a total failure. He was known as a strong man among men in his more fortunate days, and in his prime was good in business, as a soldier and public official. With a great number of friends when he was a man of extensive affairs, he was held in high esteem to the last and will be kindly remembered by the people at large, as he is mourned by those nearest and dearest to him. Funeral services were held Wednesday forenoon in this city, the members of Warren post No. 11, G. A. R., attending in a body and escorting the remains to the United Presbyterian church, where the services were conducted by Rev. L. F. Compton. The pallbearers were C. Linderman, J. E. H[?], J. D. Jones, S. E. Hall, Henry Loranz and J. H. Dunlap. The choir was Mrs. Thomas Irwin, Misses Ross, Young and Burwell and Messrs. M. G. Hoge, C. S. Foster and C. L. Vance. Miss May Gilchrist presided at the organ. The remains were conveyed to College Springs, where the interment took place. C. M. Johnson, brother of the deceased and son, B. F. and Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Nelson of College Springs (Mrs. Nelson being a sister of the deceased) were here to the service and with other relatives and friends accompanied the remains to their resting place. The widow was in Rochester, N. Y., when the death took place, on account of the health of the only daughter, Mrs. C. M. Coe. The two sons, Charles G., of this city and D. [ee] W.[ilmot] of Albia, were in attendance at the funeral. The late Mr. Johnson was born at Wattsburg, Pa., April 13, 1844, and was the son of James P. and Margaret R. (Rouse) Johnson. When 5 years of age he moved with his parents to Winnebago county, Ill. and soon afterwards to Rockford, then to Belvidere, Ill., in 1851 and in 1857 to Sycamore, Ill. In 1858 he became a citizen of College Springs, where he was afterwards postmaster two years and in the hardware business. He farmed in the county four year and in 1889 became a partner of John Calhoun in the mercantile business in Clarinda. When 16 years old he enlisted in Co. F, First Nebraska volunteers, participated in the battles of Fort Donelson, Shiloh, Corinth and elsewhere and re-enlisted in June 1864. He was mustered out at Omaha in May 1866. He was married March 7, 1867, to Miss R. [ebecca] Jennie Skinner of Guernsey county, O. He was a member of the Grand Army and a Knight of Pythias. On behalf of the family, his son, Charles, desires through The Journal to thank the Grand Army, Knights of Pythias and all friends who assisted and showed sympathy at the time of the death and burial.
[Note: His headstone gives the birth date as April 13, 1845.]

[JOHNSON, MATHILDA MARIA CARLSON]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, January 23, 1930
FREMONT TOWNSHIP – Mrs. Mathilda Johnson, an old resident of Fremont Twp., died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Roy Johnson, near Red Oak last Sunday evening, where she has been making her home the past two years. She leaves to mourn, her six sons, Oscar, Anton, Frank, Joe, Luther and Harry, and two daughters, Mrs. Felex Bloom and Mrs. Roy Anderson. Funeral services were held from the Lutheran Church at Nyman Wednesday at 1 P. M. and the remains were laid to rest beside her husband who passed away several years ago, in the Mt. Hope cemetery.

[JOHNSON, NELS PETER]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Wednesday, March 3, 1926
Essex Oldest Resident Called to Great Beyond
Nels Peter Johnson, aged 98 years six months and 19 days, Essex oldest resident, died at the home of his son, Andrew J. Johnson, Feb. 24, from the infirmities of age. Bedfast for three and a half years and bereft of his sight for four years he had been awaiting the summons which would bring him surcease from the cares of the world to his Heavenly reward.
Mr. Johnson was born in Sweden, August 5, 1827, came to the United States in 1869 and settled in Illinois. In 1874 he came to Iowa where he engaged in farming until 1900 when he retired from the farm and came to live in Essex, although he had lived near here most of the time.
In 1912 his wife died. His three living children reside in Essex, Andrew J. Johnson with whom he made his home, Miss Lena Johnson and Mrs. Lagerquist. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held from the home last Sunday afternoon and at the Lutheran church, the Rev. J. A. Holmen officiating. W. O. Carson, the local mortician, had charge of the arrangements. – Independent.

[JOHNSON, ORSON]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, February 16, 1899
YORKTOWN – It was only last week Wm. P. Savage and W. P. Hamilton brought over the corpse of one of Lewis Johnson's children and buried it in the Summit Cemetery. The balance of Johnson's family were about all sick too.

[JOHNSON, REBECCA JENNIE SKINNER]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, May 19, 1910
COLLEGE SPRINGS - Mrs. R. Jennie Johnson – Mrs. R. Jennie Johnson, widow of Mahlon C. Johnson, a former sheriff of Page county, died at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. George C. True, at Oskaloosa, this state, Saturday, May 14, 1910. Her remains were conveyed to College Springs, where they arrived Monday and where funeral services were that day conducted at the home of C. M. Johnson, brother-in-law of the deceased. The officiating ministers were Rev. J. P. Nesbit, pastor of the United Presbyterian church and Rev. J. W. Stokesbury, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church of College Springs. Interment was in the College Springs cemetery where the remains were laid beside those of the husband who preceded Mrs. Johnson to the grave. Mrs. Johnson was 63 years and 5 months old at the time of her death. She died of Bright's disease, from which she was a great sufferer. She left two sons, Charles J. Johnson of Athens, Ga. and Dee W.[ilmot] Johnson of Des Moines and one daughter, Mrs. George C. True of Oskaloosa. Mr. and Mrs. True and Dee W. Johnson accompanied the remains to College Springs and also there at the funeral were the brother of the deceased, D. H. Skinner of Chicago and her sister, Mrs. Julia Nelson, formerly of near College Springs, now of Denver, Colo. Mrs. Johnson was at one time a resident of Clarinda. She was recognized as a most excellent Christian lady and left many friends.

[JOHNSON, REBECCA JENNIE SKINNER]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, May 26, 1910
R. Jennie Skinner was born in Londonberry [Londonderry], Ohio, December 14, 1847, and died May 14, 1910, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George True, in Oskaloosa, Iowa. At the close of the Civil War she came with her parents to Page county, locating on a farm. On March 7, 1867, she was married to Mahlon C. Johnson. They resided in College Springs and Clarinda until his death ten years ago, when she went to live with her daughter, Mrs. True, at Oskaloosa. Although she was a great sufferer for many years with Bright's disease, which was the cause of her death, she bore her suffering patiently and found comfort in close communion with her Saviour, whom she had trusted so many years. She was a faithful member of the United Presbyterian church from early childhood until the close of her life. She leaves to mourn their loss, two sons and a daughter: Charles J. Johnson, of Athens, Ga., Dee W. [ilmot] Johnson, Des Moines, Iowa, and Mrs. George C. True of Oskaloosa, Iowa. The remains were brought to College Springs last Monday, accompanied by Dee Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. True, where the funeral services were held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mead Johnson, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. J. P. Nesbit, assisted by Rev. J. W. Stokesbury. The remains were laid to rest amid a profusion of flowers in Maple Hill Cemetery.


[JOHNSON, CHRISTINA JANSON]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, March 14, 1899
SANDY HOOK – Mrs. Chas. Seaburg received the sad news of her mother's death at Galesburg, Ill., Friday morning. Mrs. Seaburg and Mrs. Jones Swanson of Hepburn, left for Galesburg the same day to attend the funeral Sunday.

[JOHNSON, SAMUEL B., JR., 1857- 1899]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 24, 1899
Samuel B. Johnson, who was removed to the State Hospital a few weeks ago for treatment, died on last Tuesday and his body was interred at College Springs yesterday morning at eleven o'clock, services being conducted by Rev. Martin. Deceased was a son of Samuel and Eliza J. Johnson, the latter having recently removed to Des Moines to make her home with another son. The mother was unable to be present at the funeral but a brother, Rufus, was in attendance. Samuel was born in Ohio in 1857 and removed to Page County in 1864. He had resided here from that time until his death.

[JOHNSON, SAMUEL B., JR., 1857- 1899]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 24, 1899
Samuel B. Johnson of this city died Tuesday morning at The Hospital for the Insane at Clarinda, where he had been a patient about one month. His death was caused by a brain affection. The late Mr. Johnson was 42 years of age. Himself and mother, Mrs. Eliza J. Johnson, lived a few years and until recently at the corner of Eighteenth and Water streets. The mother now resides in Des Moines with another son, Rufus Johnson, who was here attending to the funeral arrangements. Mrs. Johnson's health would not permit her coming. The burial was yesterday at College Springs.

JONES, CLARICE A.]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, June 16, 1899
EAST RIVER – Frank Jones' babe died last Friday with whooping cough. Was buried in the Memory cemetery.



[JONES, NELLIE FLORENCE MORTON DAVIS]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, November 26, 1953
COIN, Nov 23 – Services For Mrs Jones – Funeral services for Mrs Charlie Jones were held from the Methodist church Sunday afternoon at 2 p. m. Rev. Herbert Thomas was the officiating clergyman. Mrs Jim Henderson sang two solos, and she was accompanied on the organ by Mrs Roy Hayner. Casket bearers were Charles and Ralph Owen, Ralph Connors, Vallie Norman, Swen Sward and Wilson Hadden. Interment was in the Snow Hill cemetery. Mrs. Jones who will be remembered by Coin residents as Nellie Davis, lived in the Coin community some 40 years ago. Relatives who live close are a sister, Mrs. Claudia Anderson of College Springs and 2 brothers, George Morton of Westboro and Charles Morton of Shenandoah. There were many out of town relatives who attended the services.

[JONES, ROSANNA J. WILLIAMS BARKER]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, November 21, 1899
Mrs. A. J. Marley received the sad news of the death of her mother, Mrs. Jones of near Indianapolis, Ind., last week. Mrs. Marley visited her old home last fall and would have gone to her mother's bedside but was herself confined to her bed. Mrs. Marley has the sympathy of her many friends in her sad bereavement.

[KAMM, NANNENE JENKINS]
Villisca Review (Villisca, Iowa), Thursday, February 10, 1898
--A telegram was received early Sunday morning announcing the death of Nannene Jenkins Kamm at Spokane, Wash. C. E. Jenkins and wife, parents of deceased, have been in Spokane for nearly two years past. Ed. Jenkins and wife started for that place Sunday on No. 3. The news of this death comes with saddening force to the many friends of deceased in this community where she grew up from childhood.

[KAMM, NANNENE JENKINS]
Villisca Review (Villisca, Iowa), Thursday, February 17, 1898
--From the Spokane Daily Chronicle of Feb. 7, we take this notice of Mrs. Kamm's death:
The funeral services over the remains [of] the late Mrs. A. G. Kamm will be held at Smith & Co's undertaking parlors, Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 9, 1898, at 1:30 o'clock, under the auspices of the Odd Fellows. The remains will be interred at Greenwood cemetery.
Mrs. Kamm had been in the enjoyment of her usual health when she was suddenly attacked with a hemorrhage of the lungs Saturday evening which caused her death in less than 15 minutes. Deceased was in her 31st year and leaves, besides her husband and 4-year-old boy, her parents and two brothers. Mrs. C. E. Jenkins, mother of deceased, who has been very sick for several weeks, is now in a critical condition. a brother of deceased, accompanied by his wife, is now en route from Villisca, Iowa, to attend the funeral and assist in the care of the mother. Rev. P. A. Cool will be the officiating clergyman.

[KAMM, NANNENE JENKINS]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, February 22, 1898
HAWLEYVILLE -  Dr. Elliott has received the sad intelligence of the very sudden death of his niece, formerly Nannie Jenkins, at her home in Washington. She was stricken suddenly with hemorrhage of the lungs and died in a few moments. Her mother, Mrs. Jenkins of Villisca, was with her at the time and is wholly prostrated by the shock. The family of the deceased have our entire sympathy.

[KAMPE, GEORGE ELVIN]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, April 28, 1899
NYMAN – George Elvin K., infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kampe, died last week. Funeral services were held from the home Sunday afternoon, conducted by Deacon Westman. Interment was made in the Fremont township cemetery. Joe and Luther Anderson, Arthur Nadgwick and Martin Swanson acted as pall bearers.

[KAPPEL, CLARENCE]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, June 16, 1898
A little child of Mr. and Mrs. John Kapple died Saturday night from diphtheria in southeast Clarinda. They are poor people and the county had to foot the bill. It is said two more children in the family are also down with the dreaded disease. Want of proper care is doubtless the cause of its appearance. Strict care should be taken to avoid its spread.

[KAPPEL, CLARENCE]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, June 17, 1898
Clarence, the 8 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Kapple, died at his home in east Clarinda, of diptheria, Saturday, June 11, at 9:30 o'clock p. m. The funeral occurred at the home of the parents, Sunday at 3 p. m. and the interment was at Rose Hill cemetery. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of many friends.

[KAPPLE, DONALD]                   [KAPPLE, MABLE FREEMAN]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, November 20, 1913
Mother and Baby Killed
Two Dead, Father Injured by Lamp Explosion.
Clarinda, Ia., Nov. 19. – Mrs. Bert Kepple [Kapple] and her 3-year-old son, Donald, are dead and Kepple [Kapple] is severely injured as the result of a lamp explosion.
Mr. and Mrs. Kepple [Kapple] was carrying a mattress upstairs. Mrs. Kepple was carrying a lamp and the baby was creeping up the stairs after them. The mattress slipped and knocked the lamp from the mother's hand and the explosion that followed set fire to the clothing of all three. Kepple seized the baby, carried it out of the house and returned for Mrs. Kepple.
As he tried to smother the flames in his wife's clothing he was overcome and fell backward downstairs, breaking an arm, leg and shoulder. The mother and child were burned so badly that they died within a few minutes. The house was scarcely scorched.

[KARNAGHAN, ELIZABETH LOGAN]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, February 16, 1899
Mrs. Elizabeth F. Karnaghan, wife of W. S. Karnaghan, died yesterday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Horace Findley one mile south of this city, about 2 o'clock p. m. She was a highly respected lady, and her untimely death is deeply mourned by all. The funeral occurred this morning at 11 o'clock, conducted by Rev. S. E. Martin of College Springs.

[KARNAGHAN, ELIZABETH LOGAN]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 17, 1899
Mrs Elizabeth F. Karnaghan, wife of W.S. Karnaghan, died at the home of her sister, Mrs Horace Finley, on last Wednesday at 2:30 am. She was aged 43 years and 7 months, and has been a sufferer for some months from a complication of troubles. A few days ago she was taken with lagrippe, and this, with lung fever, was too much for her enfeebled constitution. Funeral services were held at the Finley home yesterday morning at eleven o'clock, conducted by Rev S.E. Martin, at the U.P. church of College Springs. Interment took place in the Clarinda Cemetery. Mrs Karnaghan had been a faithful member of the U.P. denomination for thirteen years. She was raised in Peoria county, Ill, and was married there to Mr Karnaghan on December 20, 1884. Five years ago they moved to Page county, where Mrs Karnaghan's mother, Mrs R.M. Finley, and her sister, Mrs Horace Finley, were living. Her uncle, J.R. McCracken, also moved here in the same year. Two children were born to Mr and Mrs Karnaghan. One, a daughter, died in infancy, and the other, Elwood M., still lives, and is nine years of age. By her death the many friends and acquaintances of Mrs Karnaghan are robbed of an excellent woman. The bereaved husband desires to return his heartfelt thanks to those who gave him sympathy and assistance in his recent bereavement.

[KARNAGHAN, ELIZABETH LOGAN]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 17, 1899
Mrs. Elizabeth F. Karnaghan, wife of W. S. Karnaghan, whose residence is south of Page, died Wednesday morning at 2:30 o'clock at the home of her sister, Mrs. Horace Finley, one mile south of Clarinda, where she was visiting and from which place she had expected soon to return home. Her death was sudden, unexpected sorrow to her relatives and friends, a forcible reminder of the mysterious ways of Providence. The funeral was held yesterday at the Finley home, conducted by S. E. Martin of College Springs and the burial was in the Clarinda cemetery. The services were largely attended.

[KARNAGHAN, ELIZABETH LOGAN]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 17, 1899
PAGE – We are sorry to learn of the death of Mrs. Schooler Karnaghan living three miles south of this place. she went to Clarinda to visit her father, Mr. Finley and taking sick she was not able to get home and died Wednesday morning. The funeral was held in Clarinda Thursday morning.

[KASSEL, HILIVIE]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, April 28, 1899
BETHESDA – Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Carlson received word Saturday of the death of their niece, Miss Hilivie Kassel at Hawthorne on Thursday afternoon. They attended the funeral services in Red Oak Sunday.

[KAYNER, HELEN MARR TRIPP]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, March 3, 1899
YORKTOWN – Mrs. W. [illiam] C. [olby] Kimble came home last Friday from a visit with her mother at St. Charles, Ill. Her mother died while she was there.



[KENDALL, EMMA]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, July 14, 1898
Mrs. Az. Kendall, Onawa, Iowa, died suddenly at the insane hospital in this city Friday. She had been in poor health for several years past and as her mind had become impaired from her affliction she was brought here about three weeks before for treatment in the hope that she might be restored. Mr. Kendall was in New York at the time, and his partner, Mr. McMillen, after telegraphing him, came to this city in company with his wife and Miss Kendall to care for the remains. Mr. Kendall arrived here also Saturday morning. The funeral took place at 2 p. m., conducted by Rev. T. C. Smith and her remains laid to rest by the side of Mr. Kendall's first wife, in the city cemetery.

[KERN, PORTER I.]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, December 19, 1899
Porter I. Kern, a nephew of Mrs. L. H. Kern, was killed last week in a zinc mine near Joplin, Mo. the accident was caused by the breaking of a cable by which the cage is hoisted. The young man was about twenty four years of age and was to have been married in a short time. He was one of the proprietors of the mine and was esteemed by all who knew him. Mrs. Kern received a paper giving the particulars of the accident.

[KIMBLE, ZORA KAYNER]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, May 22, 1903
YORKTOWN – Mrs. W. [illiam] C. Kimble died at her home in Yorktown yesterday afternoon at two o'clock after a long illness. The remains were taken on the noon train today to St. Charles, Illinois for interment. She leaves a husband and two bright little girls to mourn her departure, who have the sympathy of this community.



[KILPATRICK, MARY KENNEY]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 24th, 1899
NEW MARKET – Tuesday occurred the death of Mrs. Killpatrick of North Dallas. Her body was taken to Clarinda Thursday for burial.

[KILPATRICK, MARY KENNEY]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 24, 1899
Mrs. Mary Kilpatrick, wife of John G. Kilpatrick, died Tuesday night on the E. B. Westcott farm, the family home, in Dallas township, Taylor county, five miles west of Gravity. She had been ill for two weeks and finally passed away a victim of lung fever. Mrs. Kilpatrick spent her early married life in Amity township, Page county, one and one-half miles south of Shambaugh and later lived near Hawleyville. She was possessed of a bright, sunny disposition and her amiability and goodness made her a general favorite. Her maiden name was Kenney. She was a daughter of John C. and Mary Kenney, and was born at Rock Island, Ill., Nov. 23, 1865. Her burial took place just thirty-four years afterwards, Nov. 23, 1899, at Clarinda, Ia. Her marriage occurred Jan. 15, 1889, at Schuyler, Neb., when she became the wife of John G. Kilpatrick, a son of E. Kilpatrick, formerly of Amity township, Page county, now of this city. The husband and two sons, Lester, age 10 years and Daniel Wilkins, age 5 years, survive her, with her mother and one sister at Rock Island, Ill., another sister at Moline, Ill., and a sister and brother in Chicago. Mrs. Kilpatrick's father died when the daughter was young, and the mother is now Mrs. D. Wilkins. The funeral was held yesterday with services conducted by Rev. William Gray, a minister of the Methodist Episcopal church living in the vicinity of Mr. Kilpatrick's home. As indicated above the remains were brought to this city for burial. They were buried in the same cemetery where two brothers of the bereaved husband were buried with only a short time intervening between their deaths about two years ago. Mr. Kilpatrick was deeply moved by the kindness of the neighbors during his wife's illness and at the time of her death and speaks of them very thankfully.

[KING, JAMES HENRY]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 10, 1905
A letter from Chas. Faus, of St. Joe to W. A. Henderson states that James King, who will be remembered by many of our readers as a clerk in the Friedman clothing store is lying at the point of death from an attack of pneumonia in a hotel in St. Joe.

[KING, JAMES HENRY]
St. Joseph Gazette (St. Joseph, Missouri), Saturday, February 11, 1905
James H. King, formerly a salesman for the A. J. August wholesale house, died at the Hesse house last night of pneumonia. He had been sick for about three weeks. He was 45 years old. He had been in St. Joseph about one year. The Body will be sent to Savannah for burial.

[KING, MATILDA "TILLIE" RHINEHART]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, February 23, 1899
The sad news was telegraphed to this city Friday by James King, Cripple Creek, Colo., that his wife had just died. He went west about a year ago for her health, locating for a time in Denver and then went to the above named place but all hope of her recovery was given up and she now rests in peace in her long home where pain and sorrow are never known. She was an amiable wife and a kind mother, and her untimely death is deeply mourned by all who knew her. She leaves a husband and three children to mourn her death.

[KINSEY, CHANDLER P.]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, June 10, 1898
COIN – Dr. Kinsey and sister received the sad news Monday of the death of their soldier brother at Washington, D. C. He died during an operation for appendicitis.

[KINSEY, CHANDLER P.]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, June 17, 1898
Dr. Kinsey and sister returned to Coin Wednesday from Maryville, Mo., where they were called to attend the funeral of their brother.

[KINSEY, MAUDE SMOTHERS]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, June 13, 1899
Word was received here last Saturday that Prof. Clayton Kinsey's wife had died at their home in Stanbury [Stanberry], Mo. on that morning of quick consumption. Clayton's parents were in Clarinda when they received the sad telegram and they left at once for Stanbury. Prof. Kinsey was one of the best known young men in Clarinda and he has the sincere sympathy of many friends in his bereavement.

[KINSEY, MAUDE SMOTHERS]
Gentry County Headlight (Stanberry, Missouri), Wednesday, June 14, 1899
Mrs. Maude Kinsey, wife of Prof C. P. Kinsey and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Smothers, died on Friday evening, June 9, 1899 and was buried on Sunday afternoon.
The funeral service was held at the home of at 4 o'clock and was attended by a large number of friends who afterwards followed the body to its last resting place at High Ridge cemetery. Rev. H. R. Crockett of Odessa, Mo., on account of his peculiar relations to the family, was invited to preach the funeral discourse. Rev. A. W. McGlothlan was present and assisted in the service.
Mrs. Kinsey was well and favorably known in this city. She was a woman of rare accomplishments and of noble Christian character. When only a child of six years she gave evidence of her acceptance of Christ and at the age of nine united with the Cumberland Presbyterian church of Moberly. Coming to Stanberry with her parents ten years ago, she united with the Presbyterian church at this place. For many years she was the faithful and efficient organist of the church.
On June 30th, 1898, she was married to Prof. C. P. Kinsey and shortly afterward went with her husband to Iowa City, Iowa. Contracting a severe cold which developed into lung trouble, they returned to Stanberry last November. Everything which loving hands and medical skill could suggest was done to prolong her life but God had summoned her and with her hand of faith in that of the Master, peacefully and fearlessly she passed over the river.
Her husband, father and mother and other relatives have the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement.  A. W. M.

KINSEY, MAUDE SMOTHERS]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, June 16, 1899
SHAMBAUGH – Mr. and Mrs. Kinsey were called to Stanberry, Mo., by the death of their daughter-in-law, Mrs. Clayton Kinsey. Mr. K. is home. Mrs. Kinsey stopped to spend a few days in Maryville with her daughter.

[KINSEY, MAUDE SMOTHERS]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, June 22, 1899
--Mrs. C. P. Kinsey, wife of Prof. Kinsey and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Smothers, died on Friday evening, June 9, 1899, and was buried on Sunday afternoon. – Stanberry Herald.

[KINSEY, MAUDE SMOTHERS]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, June 23, 1899
The Headlight, printed at Stanberry, Mo., contained an extended obituary notice of Mrs. Clayton Kinsey, who died at that place on Friday evening, June 9, and was buried on Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Kinsey's maiden name was Mis Maude Smothers. She was born at Moberly, Mo., and has been a resident of Stanberry for ten years. She was a faithful church member and was highly respected by all who knew her. After her marriage to Prof. Kinsey, on June 30, 1898, they moved to Iowa City, but she there contracted a severe cold, which developed into lung trouble. Her husband removed her to Stanberry and there ministered to her in every way that a loving husband could, but she could not recover and on June 9th she passed away and all that was mortal of her was laid to rest on the following Sunday.

[KINSEY, MAUDE SMOTHERS]
King City Chronicle (King City, Missouri), Friday, June 30, 1899
Stanberry – Mrs. Crockett, who has been with her sister, Mrs. Smothers, during the sickness and death of Mrs. Kinsey, has returned to her home.

[KNIGHT, FLORENCE BELLE]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, September 1, 1899
Miss Flora Belle Knight (colored), died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isom Knight, in east Clarinda, on last Wednesday evening at 8:30 o'clock, after an illness of about three months from consumption. She was aged 20 years, 8 months and 19 days at the time of her death. Funeral services were held at the A. M. E. church at three o'clock this afternoon, conducted by the pastor, Rev. T. W. Johnson. Interment was made in the Clarinda cemetery. Miss Knight's death is a very sad one. She was a very ambitious young colored girl and graduated from the Clarinda high school only last June. She was very popular among her acquaintances and her death is mourned by all.

[KNIGHT, FLORENCE BELLE]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, September 1, 1899
Miss Florence Belle Knight, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isom Knight, died at her home on south Fourteenth street, Wednesday Evening, Aug. 30, at 8:30 o'clock, at the age of 20 years 8 months and 19 days. The cause of her death was consumption and catarrh. She was born in Tabor, Fremont county, Dec. 11, 1878, and moved to this city with her parents about 14 years ago, where they have since resided. She was one of the class which graduated from the Clarinda high school last spring and was an exceedingly bright young lady. The funeral services were held this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the African Methodist Episcopal church, conducted by Rev. T. W. Johnson, assisted by Rev. C. H. Mendenhall.

[KNOX, JANE YOUNG JOHNSTON]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, April 28, 1898
Mrs. J. [ohn] R. [oss] Knox died at her home in northwest Clarinda, at 4 o'clock this morning, in the 69th year of her age. She has been an invalid from paralysis several years. Mrs. Knox has been a resident of this county for many years, was a noble Christian lady and all deeply mourn her death. The funeral takes place tomorrow at 2 p. m. from the U. P. church, conducted by Rev. McArthur.

[KNOX, JANE YOUNG JOHNSTON]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, April 29, 1898
Mrs. Jane V. Knox, wife of John R. [oss] Knox, died at 4 o'clock a. m. yesterday at her home in the northern part of the city, age 69 years 10 months and 16 days. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the United Presbyterian church, conducted by Rev. J. M. McArthur.

[KRETZER, ANNA SOPHIA REINERS]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, June 28, 1898
The funeral of Mrs. Henry Kretzer occurred Sunday afternoon at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Reiner, near the city water works plant. Mrs. Kretzer has been a sufferer from consumption, which wore away the mortal part and let her soul free to pass to realms above. Rev. Thomas conducted the funeral services.

[KRETZER, ANNA SOPHIA REINERS]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, June 30, 1898
Mrs. Henry Kretzer died June 24, 1898, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Reiner[s], in east Clarinda, from consumption, in the 25th year of her age. The funeral took place Sunday at 2 p. m., conducted by Rev. L. R. Thomas and her remains laid to rest in the city cemetery.

[KRETZER, ANNA SOPHIA REINERS]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, July 1, 1898
Anna Sophia Kretzer, wife of Henry Kretzer, died at the home of her parents, Mr and Mrs Henry Reiner, this city, June 24, 1898, at 7:10 pm, age 24 years and 15 days. She was born in Hanover, Germany, June 9, 1874, and, with her parents, came to America in April 1881. From that time until her marriage to Henry Kretzer, Feb 16, 1893, she lived in Clarinda; her married life was spent on a farm seven and one-half miles southeast of Clarinda. She became ill with consumption about eight months ago and since that time has been a great, though patient sufferer. Soon after becoming ill, she was brought to the home of her parents, remaining there about two months. She became better and it was thought she would recover. She returned to her home, where she soon became worse, and although all that loving hands could do for her was done, grew worse rapidly. About a month before her death she was again brought to her parents' home. Although her suffering was great, she did not complain; she told her friends that she was going to die, was simply waiting for the time to come, and that she was ready to go.
The funeral was at the home of the parents, Sunday, at 2 pm. Rev L.R. Thomas officiated, taking for his text II Corinthians iv, 17. "For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory."
Mrs Kretzer leaves a husband, father, mother and two sisters, beside a host of friends to mourn their loss. None can speak of her except as a kind, gentle woman who was loved by all, wherever she went.
The interment was at the Clarinda cemetery. The pallbearers were D.S. Pugh, C.C. Claytor, James Parker, Will Petersen, Elmer Griffeth and John Shoemaker.
[Note: The maiden name is spelled Reiners on her parents' headstone.]

[KUNKEL, HENRY]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, April 28, 1899
Henry Konkle, an old resident of Page county, died Wednesday at his home south of Shambaugh. The funeral was held today.
[Note: The last name is spelled Kunkel on his headstone.]

[KUNKEL, HENRY]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, May 5, 1899
SHAMBAUGH – Henry Kunkle, who was ill all winter with Bright's disease, died Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. Mr. Kunkle was one of our most worthy and highly respected citizens. The funeral will be held Friday, April 28, at 11 a. m., from the Church of God, the services to be conducted by his pastor, Rev. J. W. Cabbage and will be largely attended by numerous friends.

[KUNKEL, HENRY]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, May 5, 1899
SHAMBAUGH – Henry Kunkel, the subject of this sketch, was born in Knox county, O., August 29, 1844 and came with his parents to Iowa in an early day, being one of the first settlers of Page county. He was married to Mahala Beery, Sept. 26, 1867. To them was born six children, two daughters and four sons, one infant daughter preceded him to the glory world. He was converted and united with the United Brethren church in the year 1870 and fellowshipped with the Church of God seven years later, for a number of years. Mr. Kunkel received the highest honor the church in her local capacity could confer, having held during these years the office of ruling elder. He departed this life April 26, 1899, age 54 years 8 months and 26 days, leaving his wife and five children, two sisters and four brothers, besides many friends and other relatives. Mr. Kunkel since last September was a constant sufferer with Bright's disease, yet midst all his suffering was cheerful and resigned, bearing his affliction with great patience and Christian fortitude. His life was an exemplary one, was a good citizen and neighbor, a dutiful, kind and loving father and husband. The funeral services were held in the Church of God bethel in Shambaugh, April 26, conducted by Elder Cabbage, assisted by Reverends Buckner, Cox and Pontius. Mr. Kunkle is gone but will never be forgotten and we commend the bereaved family to God who is able to heal all our wounds and bind up the broken hearted. Suitable resolutions will be prepared and adopted by the Christian Endeavor society of Shambaugh.

[KUNKEL, MAHALA BEERY]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, June 7, 1928
SHAMBAUGH – A telegram from Brainerd, Minn. received this Wednesday morning by J. D. Beery, tells of the passing away Tuesday evening of his sister, Mrs. Kunkel, whose body is expected to reach Clarinda Friday afternoon.

[KUNKEL, MAHALA BEERY]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, June 11, 1928
Church of God Charter Member Buried Sunday
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the Church of God Bethal at Shambaugh for Mrs. Mahala Kunkel who died last Tuesday at her late home near Ft. Ripley, Minn. Rev. J. W. Cabbage and Rev. C. L. Windsor officiated at the services, the interment being in Butler Cemetery.
Mrs. Kunkel, whose maiden name was Beery, was born in Adams county, Indiana, November 25, 1848 and on May 2, 1862 came to Iowa with her parents. Her marriage to Henry Kunkel took place Sept. 26, 1867 and to this union were born six children, two of whom have died since, Estella in infancy and Minerva on March 14, 1924. The others are James Melvin, Joseph Henry, Jesse Leroy, the latter of near Salem, Mo., and Francis Irwin with whom the mother has lived the past few years near Ripley, Minn.
Converted early in life, Mrs. Kunkel was one of the charter members of the Church of God organized in 1866 at the Fruits schoolhouse in East River Twp., Page county. She retained her membership in the church until her death and always was a consistent Christian.
Her age at time of death was 79 years, 6 months and 10 days.

[KUNKEL, MAHALA BEERY]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, June 11, 1928
Mahala Kunkel – Mahala Beery was born in Adams county, Indiana, Nov. 25, 1848. She came with her parents to Iowa May 2, 1862.
She was married to Henry Kunkel Sept. 26, 1867. To this union were born Estella, who died in infancy, Minerva, who passed away March 14, 1924, James Melvin, Joseph Henry, Francis Irvin, who, along with the mother, had lived near Fort Ripley, Minn., for several years past, where Mrs. Kunkel passed away Tuesday, June 5, 1928. Another son, Jesse Leroy, lives near Salem, Mo. Mr. Kunkel died in 1899.
The deceased was converted in early life and was a charter member of the Church of God, organized at the Fruits schoolhouse in East River township in 1866 and has retained her membership in that church ever since. She has lived a consistent Christian life. she was 79 years 6 months and 10 days of age.
The funeral services were held at the Church of God Bethal at Shambaugh, June 10, 1928, conducted by Rev. J. W. Cabbage, assisted by Rev. C. L. Windsor. Interment was in the Butler cemetery.

[KUNKEL, MAHALA BEERY]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, June 14, 1928
SHAMBAUGH – The funeral services for Mrs. Mahala Kunkel Sunday morning at the Church of God caused all churches to forego their own services in recognition of Mrs. Kunkel having been an early resident of Shambaugh. The remains were brought from Fort Ripley, Minn., by the sons Joe and Med, the latter coming on the train with Mrs. J. W. Cabbage, while Joe accompanied Rev. J. W. Cabbage in his car. Rev. Cabbage preached the funeral sermon to a congregation which taxed the capacity of the auditorium. Interment was in the Butler cemetery.
Caleb Beery left Monday for Paoli, Kans., on the train, having been here attending the funeral of his sister Mrs. Kunkel and visiting his brother, J. D. Beery.

[KUNKEL, MAHALA BEERY]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, June 14, 1928
SHAMBAUGH – The funeral of Mrs. Mahala Kunkel was largely attended Sunday morning. It was held at 10:30 and the other churches of town dismissed their services in order that everyone who knew her could attend. She was one of the pioneers of Page county and well known. The church was full to overflowing and the floral offering was very profuse. Rev. J. W. Cabbage, especial friend of the family, conducted the funeral and was assisted by the regular pastor of the church, Rev. Carl Lyle Windsor.

[LAMB, CHARLES W.]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 6, 1899
Fatally Injured by Fall.
Young Boy at Shenandoah Loses His Life From Playing with Car.
Charles W. Lamb, age about 13 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oregon Lamb, lost his life Sunday at Shenandoah by attempting to climb on a moving freight car on the Burlington route at that place. The boy missed his intended hold and had both arms crushed and the skull laid bare. The accident happened at 12:30 p. m. and at 3:30 p. m. the boy died. His funeral was held Monday afternoon at the Christian church and his burial was in Rose Hill cemetery.

[LASLEY, L. R.'S WIFE]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, September 8, 1899
COLLEGE SPRINGS – We are sorry to learn of the death of Mrs. L. R. Lasley, who was burned so badly near Hopkins, Mo., last week.

[LAWSON, EARL]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 10, 1899
BETHESDA – Earl, the ten month old son of Squire and Mrs. C. G. Lawson, died Monday of lung fever. The little man was just beginning to make himself acquainted, when like a shadow he passed away. The parents have the sympathy of the community.

[LEACOCK, SARAH M. BUCKINGHAM]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 13, 1899
We are in receipt of a copy of the Idaho Recorder, published at Salmon City, Idaho, in which is recorded the death of Mrs. Sarah M. Leacock, wife of A. C. Leacock, near that town, on Monday, September 18. Deceased will be remembered as a daughter of Josiah Buckingham, formerly of this county, and at one time one of the county supervisors. At present he is living at Buffalo, Wyoming. Mrs. Leacock was married in Clarinda in 1876. The particulars of her death are very sad. She was sewing at her home and her husband was working near the house. She had promised to call him within a very short time from the time he left the house and as she did not do so for a couple of hours, he went to the house but was met on the way by a neighbor who told him that his wife was dead. He found the terrible news to be true. She had been troubled with an ulcer near her ankle and the disease had eaten into an artery, which ruptured while the husband was absent, causing her death by loss of blood before she could call help. Besides her husband, the deceased leaves a family of five children.

 

[LEIGHTY, CHRISTIAN HERSTINE]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, May 12, 1899
Rev. C. [hristian] H. [erstine] Leighty of Shenandoah died Wednesday morning of last week and was buried Friday. He was an elder in the Presbyterian church and had lived in or near Shenandoah for 32 years. Dr. Smith of this city, being an old friend of his and the family, was called on to preach the funeral sermon. The services were held in the Presbyterian church, Dr. Little, his pastor, officiating; Rev. D. Shenton of the Methodist Episcopal church assisting.

[LEVINE, SWAN PETER]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, February 22, 1898
Sudden Death at Essex
S. [wan] P. [eter] Levin, a prominent merchant at Essex and formerly a farmer in Fremont township, died very suddenly yesterday morning of heart and stomach trouble. He was sick but a few moments, being affected while opening his store in the morning. His death is a great shock to his wide circle of friends.

[LEVINE, SWAN PETER]
Clarinda Herald, Clarinda, Iowa, Tuesday, February 22, 1898
S. P. Levine, a merchant of Essex, went to his store Monday morning to open up, but was soon taken sick and died in half an hour after, from heart failure.

[LEVINE, SWAN PETER]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 25, 1898
CRAMER CHAPEL -The neighbors were surprised to hear of the sudden death of Peter Levine. He was to have eaten dinner with his brother Frank in our neighborhood Monday, when a short time before dinner, word was brought of his death. We understand the cause was heart disease. No particulars at this writing.

[LEVINE, SWAN PETER]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 25, 1898
NYMAN – S. [wan] P. [eter] Levin, one of our most prominent farmers, lately a merchant of Essex, died suddenly Monday morning of heart failure. The deceased was about 50 years old. The funeral sermon was preached at the Essex Lutheran church Thursday, and he was buried at the Nyman cemetery.

[LEVINE, SWAN PETER]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 25, 1898
ESSEX – At about 2 o'clock the news flew from one to another like wildfire that S. P. Leven was dead. He arose and built a fire, put on his overcoat to go up town and just before starting said to his wife, "I feel sick." She told him to lie down but before he could do so, he fell on the floor and never arose, dying in a few moments. If he had lived till the next day he would have been 50 years old. The funeral was conducted Thursday from the Swedish Lutheran church at 12:30. The bereaved family and relatives have the heartfelt sympathy of all.

[LINDERMAN, SARAH]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 10, 1899
Hon. C. Linderman returned home Saturday from Middletown, N. Y., where he attended a few days previous the funeral of his sister, Miss Sarah Linderman, who died suddenly of heart failure at the age of 77 years.

[LINDSAY, JULIUS A.]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Wednesday, May 7, 1890
DIED – All of the young people of Clarinda will remember Miss Nannie Williams, whose parents used to run the Linderman. Since leaving here she was married to J. A. Lindsay and who died of consumption at Fresno, Cal., on Sabbath, April 29. Her many friends here deeply sympathize with her in her bereavement. The sad news was sent to Mrs. Dr. E. T. Farrens.

[LINGO, GEORGE B. MCCLELLAND]
Record-Union (Sacramento, California), Monday, May 22, 1899
LINGO – At Elk Grove, May 20th, George Lingo of Birds Landing, Solano County, Cal., aged 35 years, 5 months and 3 days.

[LINGO, GEORGE B. MCCLELLAND]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, June 6, 1899
Messrs. J.[ohn] and S. [elkirk] S. [amuel] Lingo returned from Ohio last Saturday whence they had accompanied a deceased brother to his burial near the home of their childhood. We are informed that they will go to California next week to look after the estate left by their brother.

[LITTLEJOHN, DAVID]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, March 3, 1899
Rev. J. W. Dill of this city was called to Kirksville, Mo., to conduct the funeral services, Wednesday, of David Littlejohn who died at that place, Tuesday, Feb. 27. Mr. Littlejohn was the father of Professor J. W. Littlejohn, formerly one of the faculty of Amity college but is now a teacher in the school of osteopathy at the above place where he has two brothers who are teachers in the same institution.

[LIVINGSTON, THOMAS]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, January 20, 1898
Mr. Thomas Livingston died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 1898, at his home in Buchanan township, after a long and painful illness. Mr. Livingston was born in Licken [Licking] county, Ohio, Dec. 10, 1833. He was married to Miss Nancy Jones, Jan. 13, 1856 and in Oct. 1880 they removed to Page county. Seven children are the fruits of this union, Reuben, Benjamin, Alonzo, Harley and Henry, Bessie, wife of Fred A. Fisher and Minnie, wife of Wm. McFarland, all of whom survive him, together with two sisters residing in Illinois. He was a kindhearted and generous man and highly respected by all. The funeral takes place tomorrow at 11 a. m. and his remains will be interred in the New Market cemetery.

[LIVINGSTON, THOMAS]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, January 21, 1898
Mr. Thos. Livingston died at his home in Buchanan township, Wednesday, at 2 o'clock p. m. of Dropsy, in the 64th year of his age. He had been ailing for a year or more. He leaves a wife and seven children to mourn their loss. they are Alonzo, Harley, Reuben, Benjamin, Henry, Bessie, wife of Fred A. Fisher, and Minnie, wife of Wm. McFarland, Jr. The funeral services took place at his late residence at 11 o'clock a. m. today conducted by Rev. Campbell of the M. E. church. The deceased was born in Licking Co., Ohio in 1834 and removed to this county in 1880. He was an upright and industrious citizen, being respected by all who knew him.

[LONG, ALEXANDER "ALEX"]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, September 5, 1899
Fatal Accident Near College Springs.
Mr. Alex Long, aged about seventy-five years, was killed at his home about eight miles southwest of this city, while loading hay into the mow with a team. He was driving the team when the double-tree broke and struck him with terrible force in the stomach and chest. He was picked up and taken to College Springs, where all that medical aid could do was done for him, but he died within two hours after the accident, which occurred at 11 o'clock. Mr. Long was one of the best citizens of the county. He had been a resident of the county for full forty years and was highly respected by all who knew him. He lived alone with his wife on the old home farm. He was a member of the United Presbyterian church of College Springs and the funeral services will be held there at four o'clock this afternoon, conducted by the pastor, Rev. S. E. Martin.

[LONG, ALEXANDER "ALEX"]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, September 8, 1899
COLLEGE SPRINGS – Alex Long was fatally hurt Saturday. While driving the team to the hay fork the double tree broke and struck him in the abdomen, crushing him badly. He was taken from the farm to his home in town where he died shortly after. The funeral was conducted Tuesday. He leaves a wife, three sons and one daughter here, two daughters in the west and a daughter and son in Dakota. He was an old settler and will be missed in home and church circles.

[LUNDBERG, ANNA SOFIA CARLSON]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, May 4, 1925
NYMAN – Miss Fern Lindell of Welch, Minnesota came Sunday to attend the funeral of her grandmother, Mrs. Lundberg.

[LUNDBERG, LAWRENCE]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, July 8, 1898
NYMAN – A picnic was held at Mrs. Mainquist's which ended with a terrible accident. Some of the boys had made a cannon out of a piece of gas pipe and stopped up one end with lead. They put a large amount of powder into it and when it was fired off the lead got loose and came roaring through the crowd, striking Lorence Lunberg [Lundberg], cutting off one leg, from which he died three hours and a half later. Frank Mainquist had both of his legs so badly injured that there is very little or no hopes of his recovering. Laurence Lunberg [Lundberg] was about eight years old. His funeral was held Wednesday.