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PALM, Louis
Obituary
At two o’clock a.m. Saturday, April the 11th, 1908, at
Mr. Palm lived in
He suffered greatly during the last year or two of his life and asthma
with complications caused his death at the age of about 59 years.
He leaves at
“While Reason, life a Leyite waits.
Where priest and people meet.
Faith, by a “new and living way,
Hath gained the mercy seat.
While reason but returns to tell
That this is not, our rest,
Faith, life a weary dove, hath
sought
A gracious Savior’s breast.”
The Bucklin Herald April
24, 1908
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PALMGREEN,
Carl R.
Carl R., infant son of Martin and Marilda Palmgreen, was interred
at the
The Bucklin Herald December 21, 1900
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PARKER,
George Cooper
Obituary
George Cooper Parker, born at
He was the fifth of a family of nine
children. The family moved to
Later they removed to Shelby Co.,
To this union was born eight boys and six
girls. The wife and all the children
survive him.
The children are: Mrs. Ida Turner, of Oak Dale,
He came to
He united with the Presbyterian church in
early years but in his later years was a consistent member of the
Congregational church and held his membership at Kiowa at the time of his
death. He died in triumph of living
faith.
He has been in his life one of those sturdy
pioneers by the gift of whose life, states have been established, cities built,
counties made prosperous.
Limited in education advantages yet he was educated
in the questions of the day and up to time in questions relative to the church
and the state.
At the time of his death there were present 8
sons and three daughters. His mind was
clear at all times and in the last few days of his life spoke much of his
family and past life.
Funeral services were held at the residence
by Rev. McSkimming.
His sons, three of whom are over fifty years old, and the youngest
twenty years, acted as pall bearers.—Kiowa Journal
The Bucklin Herald April 28, 1911
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PATTON,
Samuel S.
OBITUARY
S. S. Patton, 78, died at his home in
Clarence Thursday morning at 7:30 o’clock following an illness of several
weeks. He was a patient at the Samaritan
hospital in
Funeral rites were conducted from Hopper
funeral home in Clarence Saturday afternoon at 2:30, with Rev. W. R. Zimmerman,
Christian church pastor officiating.
Interment was in the
A son of Samuel S. and Amanda Patton, he was
born Oct. 20, 1867 at Hagers Grove north of
Clarence. He became a member of the
Christian church in early life.
In October 1900, he was united in marriage to
Miss Leah Stewart, who preceded him in death May 10, 1942. He was married to Mrs. Martha Tuttle of
Bucklin Nov. 3, 1945 who survives him.
Surviving besides his widow is a sister Mrs. Dollie Jones of Clarence, a Brother T. H. Patton of
Mr. Patton moved to Clarence in 1900 and
prior to that he was a farmer for several years in
The Bucklin Herald March 28, 1946
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PENLAND,
James W.
Death Claims Another
James W. Penland
was born in
On June 19, 1892 he was married to Mrs. Phebe Burnett and to this union were born one son which
died at the age of six months. The
subject of this sketch has lived in Russel township,
Macon co.,
He has lived a Christian life for a number of
years, setting a Godly example to all and proved himself a loving father and
affectionate husband, during this sad illness which lasted over ten weeks
caused by heart trouble and dropsy, he often expressed pleasure in having his
many friends visit him and speaking cheering words, which seemed to aid him in
bearing his affliction which he bore so patiently.
He often expressed a desire to get well but
said the “Lords will be done” he called the family to his bedside; he then told
them that he was prepared to die and that he had been for several years, he
told them that they knew they had a good Christian mother, and that they had
good teachings, and a good example set before them by their parents, he then
gave them a very sensible and touching talk, he also prayed for the family,
while holding his only son by the hand, and ended his prayer by saying; good-by;
Amen.
He requested the family not to grieve after
him, but to prepare to meet him beyond the grave.
He also requested that no flowers, should be
bestowed upon him, or no funeral services held.
The deceased departed this life Dec. 31, 1909
being seventy-four years, seven months and one day old, leaving a wife, one
son, four daughters and twenty-seven grand children, and one great-grand son,
two brothers, and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his departure.
His remains were lain to rest in the family
Cemetery to await the final Resurrection of the faithful.
The family all joins in extending sincere
thanks to the many friends who so kindly assisted them during his illness.
The Bucklin Herald January 7, 1910
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PENLAND, Phoebe Jane (nee Windle)
Phoebe Jane Penland
Phoebe Jane Penland was born May 15, 1854. died
at the hospital in Marceline March 5, 1925, age 70 years, 9 months and 20
days. She was married to Jessie Burnett
Nov. 1877. To this union 6 children were
born, 3 boys and 3 girls, two of them died in infancy. Those that survive are John and Walter of
Marceline, Fred of New Cambria, Lizzie of Florence, Kansas. Her husband Mr. Burnett died April 16,
1888. June 30, 1891, she was married to
J. W. Penland.
To this union one son was born, which died in infancy. Mr. Penland died in
June 1910.
She was converted and joined the Methodist church in
Funeral services were conducted at
The Bucklin Herald March
20, 1925
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PERKINS,
Died
Sunday Sept. 17, 1899, Mrs. Florence Perkins, the wife of H. S. Perkins, with
that dreaded disease Typhoid fever. The
funeral was conducted next day by Rev. Mcpherson at
the home of her father, N. F. Arbuckle, and her remains were laid at rest at
the High Hill cemetery. She leaves many
friends and relatives to mourn her loss.
She will be long missed in this community.—ICICLE.
Died
Sunday at 3 o’clock, Mrs. Florence Perkins the wife of Harry Perkins, of
typhoid fever. Mrs. Perkins was the
daughter of N. F. Arbuckle. Mrs. Perkins
had not been sick but a short time. They
have the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement.
The
Bucklin Herald September
22, 1899
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PERRY, D. L.
Death
of D. L. Perry
All
In
a letter received from the superintendent of police of
The
remains were shipped To
D.
L. Perry was born in the town of
About
ten months ago, during a revival meeting by Rev. J. D. Hooker, at
The
Bucklin Herald March
14, 1902
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PETSKA, Amanda Ellen (nee Sportsman)
OBITUARY
Mrs.
Amanda Ellen Petska, 82 years old, died Saturday at
her home. Funeral services, conducted by
the Rev. Merle White of
Mrs.
Petska, whose maiden name was Amanda Ellen Sportsman,
was the daughter of James and Mary Sportsman, and was born Sept. 26, 1864, near
Marceline. She and James Petska were married Sept. 29, 1886. Eight children were born, six of whom
survive. They are Wm. Petska,
Mrs.
Petska spent most of her life on a farm near
Bucklin. She was a member of the
Methodist church.
The
Bucklin Herald February
27, 1947
(Yes,
the obit does state six children surviving, but only lists four.)
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PETSKA, James
OBITUARY
James
Petska, son of Josef and Anna Petska,
was born Sept. 28, 1861, in
He
was united in marriage to Amanda Sportsman Sept. 29, 1886. Besides his wife he leaves to mourn his
passing two brothers John Petska and Jake Petska and one sister Mrs. Mary Jirmars
and three sons and three daughters, Wm. Petska of
Funeral
services were conducted at the Larson Funeral Home Tuesday, May 21, 1946 at 2
p.m., by Rev. Merle White, pastor of the Assembly of God church at
The
Bucklin Herald May 30,
1946
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PHILLIPS, Josiah
SUICIDE
NEAR MARCELINE
Josiah
Phillips Tired of Living—A Wealthy Farmer—Used a Gun.
Information
came over the telephone Tuesday that Josiah Phillips had committed
suicide. Mr. Phillips lived a mile
northwest of Marceline on an elegantly improved farm, had an ideal home,
pleasant family relations, owned large properties and was in easy financial
circumstances. These things ought to
make a man happy and cause him to be glad he is alive. Yet, Mr. Phillips left a note saying that he
was tired of living, and no other motive is known for the taking of his own
life. Deceased was about sixty years of
age and has resided in this portion of Linn county for many years, and has
always been held in the very highest regard by the entire people of his
community. He leaves a wife and one
married daughter. He committed suicide
by the use of a gun shooting himself through the head.
The
Bucklin Herald March
20, 1903
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PIPER,
Obituary
She was married to W. F. Piper Dec. 16, 1866. To this union was born three children,
Elnora, Sarah Hester and Liddy May. Elnora and Sarah Hester died in their
infancy. Liddy
May McCullough still survives her mother and cared for her for a year or more
before her death. Besides Mrs.
McCullough, she leaves three granddaughters, Mrs. Lena Griffin, Mrs.
She united with the Methodist church in early life and remained a
faithful member until her death.
Her funeral sermon was preached by the undersigned, in
May the blessings of our Heavenly Father be upon the bereaved.
By I. G. Taylor
The Bucklin Herald June
19, 1925
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PIPER,
William F.
Obituary
William F. Piper was born Dec. 16, 1846, in
Chariton county,
He was married to Miss
Bro. Piper leaves a wife, one daughter, two
brothers and three grandchildren, and a host of friends.
Bro. Piper united with the Methodist church
in 1887, of which he has been a faithful member. He was a consistent Christian, a kind father,
a good neighbor and loving husband. His
funeral was preached by Rev. C. L. Hess at
The Bucklin Herald July 12, 1912
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POSEY, Alsia Jane (nee Littrell)
Obituary
Mrs. Alsia Jane
Posey was born Sept. 13th, 1821 and died Jan. 27th, 1914, aged 92 years, 4
months and 14 days. She was the daughter
of Joseph and Dulcia Littrell,
she was married to Geo. W. Wolfskill, and to this
union six children were born. Joseph
died when a small child, Mary died at the age of sixty nine, George, Frank and
Columbus Wolfskill and Dulcia
Minich are still living. George W. Wolfskill
died Sept. 20th, 1854 and on Feb. 8th, 1855 Mrs. Wolfskill
was married to William Posey. Five
children resulted from this union, two of which died in infancy. Three surviving, Jas. and Wm. Posey and Sarah
Minich.
William Posey died in 1866. About forty five years ago Mrs. Posey united
with the
Funeral services were conducted at the home
Wednesday at 2 o’clock Jan. 28, 1914 by Rev. J. M. England, and interment was
made in the Masonic cemetery.
The Bucklin Herald January 30, 1914
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POSEY,
Angie (nee Yount)
MRS. POSEY PASSES AWAY AFTER A PROTRACTED
ILLNESS
Angie Yount was
born in Fulton Co.,
She came to
She was married to James Posey March 10,
1887. To this union four children were
born, all of who still remain to mourn their loss, being two boys, George and
Harry and two girls, Gracie and Irene.
Most of her family have proceed her, only two
sisters are left.
Her last sickness was of an extended nature,
having been down several months with consumption.
She spoke to some of her friends on the
subject of death and seemed to realize the need of being ready. She was conscious of death being near and
made all arrangements as far as could be done.
Her only regret was the thought of leaving her family.
She leaves beside the husband, children, and
two sisters, a host of friends to join them in mourning their loss.
The funeral services were conducted at the
home, by H. W. Buckner and the remains were laid to rest in the beautiful
The family extend their heartfelt thanks to
the neighbors and friends for their help in their time of need.
The Bucklin Herald January 29, 1909
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POSEY,
James
James Posey, son of W. J. and Jane Posey, was
born Jan. 9, 1856, near Bucklin, and passed away July 25, at 9:20, at the home
of his son, George, in Bucklin.
The deceased was united in marriage to Maggie
Yount. To this
union 4 children was born, Geo. Posey, Bucklin,
He leaves to mourn their loss: 3 children, 2
grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. S. J. Minich, of
Funeral services was held at the home
Saturday afternoon at 3:30, conducted by Rev. O. L. Martin.
The Bucklin Herald August 1, 1930
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POWELL, Dorcas Jane (nee Mann)
Obituary
Dorcas Jane Mann was born in Keokuk, Iowa, June 14,
1841, and died March 22, 1913, at the home of her son, Mr. Chas. Powell, at
Bucklin, Mo.
In the year 1857 she was married to Thomas
Powell, who departed this life January 24th, 1911. To this union nine children were born, six
sons and three daughters, one daughter having preceeded
them to the great beyond.
She leaves 6 sons, 2 daughters, 58 grand
children, 10 great grand children and one brother to mourn their loss. She has been a constant sufferer for 37
years, and confined to her bed about eight weeks before her death.
The children were all present at the funeral
except one daughter, Mrs. W. L. Robbins, who lives in
Mrs. Powell was a charter member of the
Bucklin Christian Church. Funeral
services were conducted at the home of her son Chas. Powell, by Rev. F. W.
Condit. Mrs. Kathan,
Mrs. Osborne, Dr. Patrick and Willard Buster sang. Remains were laid to rest in Bucklin
cemetery, Monday, March 24th, 1913.
A
Friend
The Bucklin Herald March 28, 1913
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POWELL, Dorothy Viola
Obituary
Dorothy Viola Powell was born Sept. 17, 1927 at the
A few days ago, Baby Dorothy contracted the influenza, which proved too much
for her frail body, and she went to join her Heavenly father in a place where
they knoweth no such suffering. She was at the time of her death seven months
and two days old. She leaves to mourn
their loss, father, 4 brothers, 4 sisters and a number of near relatives.
We feel that Baby Dorothy’s short sojourn on this earth has been a tie to
joining us more closely to our Saviour.
Friend after friend departs;
Who has not lost friend?
There is no union here of hearts
That finds not here an end;
Were this frail world our only rest.
Living or dying, none were blest.
Beyond the flight of time,
Beyond this vale of death,
There surely is some blessed clime
Where life is not a breath,
Nor life’s affections transient fire
Whose sparks fly upward to expire. (James Montgomery)
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. A. Munyon,
at the Christian church. Interment in
old cemetery.
The Bucklin Herald April
27, 1928
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POWELL, Solomon Francis
OBITUARY
Solomon Francis Powell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Powell, was born in
Others who mourn his going are four brothers and one sister, Wm. of
At the age of 24 Mr. Powell united with the United Brethren church of
Sol Powell spent the greater part of his life in and around Bucklin. Though born in
Funeral services were conducted at the Hill Chapel by Rev. W. L.
Beasley. Burial was in the Masonic
cemetery by the side of his brother Charley, who passed away six years ago.
The Bucklin Herald March
1, 1945
(Note: The obit does state that Mrs.
Ernie West passed in 1931, but it was 1929 according to her death certificate
and tombstone.)
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POWELL, Thomas Francis
Thomas Francis Powell was born near
He came with his parents in his early days and settled in Illinois a few
years then they moved to Scotland county, Missouri, while there he was married
to Dareas Jane Mann in the year 1857, to this union
nine children were born—six sons and three daughters—one daughter preceding him
to the great beyond. He leaves six sons,
two daughters, three sisters, forty-nine grand children and seven great grand
children to mourn their loss. Mr. Powell
was a noble kind hearted man, always honest and upright in all his
dealings. He was loved by all who knew
him when approached by the subject of religion, he said it was all right.
Funeral service was held at the home of his son Mr. Charles Powell of
south Bucklin, January 25th, 1911 by Elder Munyon
and the remains was laid to rest in the old cemetery.
The Bucklin Herald February
3, 1911
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PRATT,
OBITUARY
Mrs. Elizabeth Pratt of Marceline passed away at the A. S. O. hospital in
Mr. and Mrs. Wm Pratt lived on a farm three miles north east of Bucklin
until 10 years ago and were active in all community interests.
Mrs. Pratt was a member of Golden Rule Chapter O. E. S. and a worker in
the Methodist church.
A daughter Mrs. Faye Lynch and a son Charles E. were born and reared on
the home farm.
Friends from Bucklin who attended the funeral were Mrs. Ina Groce, Mrs. Thelma Carter, Mrs. Lillian Herriman,
Mrs. Gertie Fitzgerald and Mrs. Florence Mendenhall
from Golden Rule Chapter; Mrs. Anna Connon, Miss
Carrie Wolfskill, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hanson, Mr. and
Mrs. Henry Coulson, Charles, John and mother Mrs. Hutchen.
The Bucklin Herald October 11, 1945
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PUTMAN, Benjamin Burt
Obituary
Benjamin Burt Putman was born near North Salem, Linn county,
When about 20 years of age he began the study of medicine, and after
graduating from the St. James Medical College he began his first practice in
the community where he grew up.
After a few years practice there he moved to Bucklin,
After practicing in town more than 20 years he came to Marceline in about
1891 where he since lived and practiced medicine and surgery. And besides his place as one of the leading
physicians of the city, he has for some years passed, and was at the time of
his death, holding the honored places of physician to both the miners and
railroad men of the city. The Doctor’s
business genius and qualifications made him one of the leading promoters in the
town where he lived.
In town of Bucklin, besides building up a large practice and business for
himself, he took an interest in the general enterprises and schools of the
town, having done much to promote the building of the first brick school house
in that place.
In Marceline his enterprise and business qualifications are well
known. It was by his foresight and
energy that this city as the beautiful park, known as Ripley square, located in
such a commanding place, and enjoyed as few parks are enjoyed by the people.
The promotion of the cities water system and the purchase of the light
plant were brought about under his wise administration, and under the direction
of his business management our city was put upon a safe financial basis. Few men, if any, could have achieved more for
the success, permanent improvement and growth of Marceline, than was done
during the two terms, four years, of his administration as mayor of the city.
His zeal, energy and wise council will be missed in all the material
circles of our city.
Dr. Putman took high rank in the Masonic Fraternity, having taken all the
degrees and done the work in the blue lodge chapter, uniform rand and the Shriners. In these
circles his brothers have lost a faithful member.
A man of strong character, healthy and rugged, for many years. But as the best physique at last yield to the
storm of continued service, and many times over work, so our brother two and a
half years ago showed signs of failing health, and gradually it creeped upon him and for the last few weeks it was evident
that the end was near and on Sunday morning at 3:00 he gently fell asleep.
J.D.M.
After the funeral services which were held at the home of the deceased,
conducted by Rev. Mendenhall, at 2:00 p. m., Monday, the remains were brought
to Bucklin by special train and laid to rest in the family lot in the Masonic
cemetery.
The Bucklin Herald July
19, 1912
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RAMSEY, Mandana
(Mrs.)
MRS. MANDANA RAMSEY DIES
Mrs. Mandana Ramsey, mother of Capt. W. J.
Ramsey of the State Highway Patrol at
Since the death of her husband, James G. Ramsey, in October, 1929, Mrs.
Ramsey had made her home with Capt. and Mrs. W. J. Ramsey at Marceline. Previous to that time Mr. and Mrs. Ramsey had
made their home in Bucklin, having lived there for 35 to 40 years.
Mrs. Ramsey was born in
She is survived by two sons, Capt. W. J. Ramsey of
Funeral services were held at the Christian Church at Bucklin, conducted
by the Rev. Alfred Munyon, at
The Bucklin Herald October
6, 1938
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RAY, Mrs. J. D. (Carrie Grubbs)
Death of Mrs. J. D. Ray
Mrs. J. D. Ray, who has been a resident of Bucklin all her life until a
few weeks ago, when she moved to
The Bucklin Herald November
21, 1902
(Carrie Grubbs according to 1900 census and marriage)
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RAY, J. W.
Hybrid Items
J. W. Ray, who had been sick for a long time, died last Thursday morning
at 2 o’clock, aged 42 years. He was a
good citizen and neighbor. A wife and
bright little babe 5 months old survive him, who have the sympathy of the
entire community. The remains were
interred at Pleasant Grove Friday.
The Bucklin Herald February
22, 1901
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RAY, Infant son of Jeff and
Gussie Ray
Gone Before
The infant child of Jeff and Gussie Ray was tenderly laid to rest in the
Masonic cemetery at Bucklin, April 7, 1909.
He was just permitted to stay with them one week, but in that short time
he won a place in the hearts of father and mother that time and eternity cannot
erase. The precious one has gone from
Home to dwell with Him who said: “Suffer little children to come unto me, and
forbid them not, for such is the
The services were conducted at the grave by Rev. H. W. Buckner in the
presence of a number of friends and relatives.
To the sorrowing ones we would say, look to Jesus, who has promised to
comfort us in every sorrow and to keep us onto the end if we trust in him.
The Bucklin Herald April
16, 1909
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REDDING,
Celia (nee Williams)
OBITUARY
Celia Williams, was born in
To Mr. and Mrs. Redding eight children were
born. One daughter died in infancy and
the other seven—two sons and five daughters survive her and were all, except one
daughter, living in
Sister Redding united with the Christian
Church in 1867 and lived a devoted Christian life. After an illness of two months, she died at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Heaton, April 29, 1911.
Funeral services were conducted at the
Geo.
T. Rolston
The Bucklin Herald May 5, 1911
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REDDING, Felix
Passing of an
Old Citizen
Truly death is
abroad in the land, and among the number who have recently passed away was one
of the old citizens of Bucklin in the person of Mr. Felix Redding, who died at
his home April 28, 1902, at the ripe old age of 73 years, 10 months and five
days. Mr. Redding was born June 23, 1828, in Keytesville, Chariton Co.,
Funeral
services were conducted by the writer in the
E.A.H.
The Bucklin
Herald April 25, 1902
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REDDING, Nettie Margaret (nee Switzer)
Obituary
With what
tender feelings do we think of home. How
delightful are the associations of the true home, the home where love reigns
supreme. But as we enjoy the pleasures
and benedictions of the earthly home we are ever and anon reminded that earthly
homes must be broken up that earthly ties must be severed. All that pertains to earth is transcient as the flowers spring up, grow, bloom, and perish
so man comes into the earthly home for a brief period takes part in the
activities of men and then passes on into the great eternity of God, leaving
behind an influence that shall never die.
If we live for God and the right here in our earthly home then we have
the assurance that we shall dwell with Him in the heavenly home when we pass
from earthly scenes.
She, whose
going away from the earthly home has promised the writing of these lines, has
surely gone to enjoy the home above.
Like the flower that blooms to bless the world with his beauty and its
fragrance so her life sent out the sweet influence of a Christian Character to
bless humanity.
Nettie Margaret
Switzer, the youngest daughter of James A. and Izora
Switzer, was born in
Sister Redding
united with the Church when thirteen years of age and remained true to God and
the Church unto the end.
Of immediate
relatives, she leaves behind her mother, one sister, three brothers, her
husband and an infant son.
Funeral
services were conducted from Switzer Chapel at 11 a. m. , August 6, by the
pastor, Rev. Geo. T. Rolston, and interment made in
the adjoining cemetery. The large
concourse of people who were in attendance showed in what high esteem the
deceased was held.
She will be
missed in the home, the community, and the church but she left the testimony
that she was at peace with God and had no fear of death.
May the god of
all grace, comfort the bereaved ones.
Rev.
Geo. T. Rolston
The Bucklin
Herald August
11, 1911
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RHODES,
OBITUARY
Funeral
services for Marion Rhodes of New Cambria, who died Tuesday morning at 3
o’clock at his home, were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the
The son of
Rachel and Peter Rhodes, Mr. Rhodes was born Jan. 8, 1872, in
Marion Rhodes
was a kindly, generous man, respected by his neighbors and friends.
Burial was in
the
Those from out
of town attending the services were Mary Ellen Williams, a granddaughter, Mr.
and Mrs. Carlos Rhodes, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schooling and Mrs. Opal Nickals, all of
Burial services
were under the direction of the Larson Funeral Service of Ethel,
The Bucklin
Herald December 12,
1946
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RICHARDSON,
Pendleton
A Pioneer Gone.
Pendleton Richardson
Was born in
A
Friend
The Bucklin Herald August 28, 1908
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RIDGWAY, Sarah J., Mrs.
Died in
Mrs. Sarah J.
Ridgway, wife of the late E. C. Ridgway, formerly of this city and now of
The Bucklin
Herald May
16, 1913
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RILEY, Mrs. James (Margaret?)
Mrs. James
Riley, of Garnet, Kas., was buried in
The Bucklin
Herald February
14, 1902
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ROGERS,
Fred E.
Death of Fred E. Rogers
Stricken in the very prime of
manhood; confined to his room for eighteen long months; almost helpless in body
and mind; cared for by tender, loving and willing hands; and finally overtaken
by the Grim Reaper, Death is the brief and sad story of the closing months of
the career of Fred E. Rogers. He was
born in
A Friend
The Bucklin Herald March 7, 1913
Funeral Service of Fred E. Rogers
At stated in last week’s Herald, the death of Fred E. Rogers occurred Friday evening, Feb. 28 at the home of his wife’ parents Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Kathan.
The family and friends assembled at the house at 1:30 p.m., Monday, March 3. At 2 o’clock after a short prayer, the family took leave of the body, after which the remains were taken to the Christian Church accompanied by the pall bearers, who constituted a guard of honor. The body lay in state until 2:30 during which time those at the Church in a most dignified manner stepped forward and viewed the remains. At the latter hour the family arrived at the Church which was most tastefully and beautifully decorated with flowers, both cut and potted. The casket, which was a black couch casket, and lined with white satin, was embedded in a bower of roses, calla lilies, sweet peas, and other flowers and ferns. A robe of white ribbon covered with white sweet peas was draped over the foot and lower part of the casket; which remained open during the service. Flowers were placed upon tables about the casket and on the rostrum behind it; also inside the upper lid.
As the family entered, a Quartette, composed of Dr. Patrick, Mrs. Osborne, Miss Ruth Bacon and Mr. Hill—Mrs. Hughes accompanied, sang an old familiar hymn. After the reading of the Scripture, the Quartette again sang.
The sermon was followed with another song. Then the obituary was read and as the casket left the church the family followed while the Quartette again rendered one of those soul inspiring songs.
The remains were laid to rest in the Masonic cemetery with a prayer and song. Fred W. Condit minister, of the Bucklin, church conducted the services.
The Bucklin Herald March 14, 1913
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RODGERS,
Jesse
Noted under Hart Items:
Jesse Rogers committed suicide by hanging
himself Thursday morning about 5 o’clock, in the barn. His two daughters and one brother were the
first to find him, the oldest girl got a knife and cut the rope. She thought she might save him but he was
gone. Jesse was born March 11, 1871, and
died March 12, 1914. He leaves a mother,
four brothers and two daughters and a host of friends to mourn his
departure. He was a kind and
affectionate father and a good son to his mother who was left in his care. Interment was made in Pleasant Grove cemetery
March 13th.
The Bucklin Herald March 20, 1914
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ROSS,
OBITUARY
On March 14, 1890 she was united in marriage to John Ross. They settled on a farm in the High Hill neighborhood, where they were blessed with a family of six children, one having preceded them in death.
Mr.
Ross passed away six years ago and since that time Mrs. Ross had made her home
with her daughters. She passed away at
the home of her daughter Mrs. H. S. Du Bose of
She
leaves to mourn her passing, three sons and two daughters, Alex and Logan Ross
of Lafayette, Colo., Hez Ross of Bucklin,
Funeral
services were conducted at the High Hill church at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1,
1946 by Rev. Owens of
The Bucklin Herald August 8, 1946
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RUSSEL, Thomas
New
Thos. Russel an old and highly respected citizen died Wednesday morning at 1:30. We regret to lose these old pioneers. His age was 88, and he is survived by his wife who is 86.
The Bucklin Herald March 20, 1914
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RYLES,
Clella (nee
Claybrook)
Gone to Rest
At
her home in
Mrs. Ryles was a daughter of Mrs. And Mrs. Joseph Claybrook, who have proceded her to the great beyond.
She was born and raised in Bucklin, was married to Luther Ryles and to this union two children were born, a little girl, who preceded her mother to the grave, and a son, Ray, whom she saw grow to manhood.
She was 43 years, 9 months and 13 days old at the time her departure from the cares of life.
She leaves a husband, a son, and two sisters, and one brother and a host of friends to mourn their loss.
The
funeral service were conducted by Revs. Neighbors, of the M. E. Church and
Foster of the
The Bucklin Herald April 14, 1911
(Clella Ryals on death certificate)
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SANDERS, James William
OBITUARY
James William
Sanders, son of Nicholas and Minnie L. Sanders, was born near
He was married
to Mrs. Dera Davis, Sept. 16, 1922, in Bucklin and
for 14 years was engaged in business in Bucklin, moving back to
Mr. Sanders was
an enterprising and public spirited man, always interested in the welfare of
his home town and having the confidence of his fellow citizens they elected as
mayor for four years.
His father
preceded him in death July 10, 1935
He leaves to
mourn his passing, his mother, his wife and two step sons to whom he was a real
father namely, Geo. M. Davis of Cleveland, Ohio, and Curtis V. Davis of the U.
S. Navy, serving somewhere in the South Pacific and a number of relatives and a
host of friends.
Funeral
services were held at the Perry & Edwards Funeral Home conducted by Rev. E.
M. Mayhew, and burial in the
The Bucklin
Herald
February 15, 1945
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SANDERS,
Minnie L. (nee
PASSED AWAY
Mrs. Minnie L. Sanders passed away at her
home here Monday afternoon following a short illness. She was born near
Her funeral was conducted by Rev. E. M.
Mayhew at the funeral home Wednesday afternoon, with burial in
The Bucklin Herald August 29, 1946
PASSED AWAY AT
Mrs. Minnie Sanders died at her home in
The Bucklin Herald August 29, 1946
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SAPPINGTON,
Emily (Miss)
A Double Calamity
Miss Emily Sappington living near St.
Catherine, committed suicide last Friday evening by jumping in to a well. The motive for the act is unknown. She was about twenty-eight years of age, of a
good family and had a large circle of friends.
She left a note saying that she saw nothing in life for her, and telling
the family where they find her body. As
soon as the matter was discovered by the family, Dr. Scott of St. Catherine was
called to the scene. While there waiting
on the dead body he received a stroke of paralysis, which prostrated him,
paralyzing the entire right side of his body.
The Bucklin Herald December 23, 1898
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SAUNDERS,
Lucile
Died
Lucile Saunders (colored) died last Sunday in
The deceased formerly lived in Bucklin, but
for years has been living in
The Bucklin Herald November 10, 1911
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SCARR,
Bernard
DEATH OF BERNARD SCARR
Bernard Scarr, aged
19 years, only son of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Scarr, died
yesterday afternoon at 2:15 o’clock at the home of his parents, 26th
and B. street. He had been seriously ill
for the last two weeks, but prior to that time had been ill, off and on, for
the last two years. A short time ago he
was stricken with a severe case of typhoid fever from the effects of which he
never fully recovered.
In company with his mother he spent last
summer in
When he returned from
When he was taken ill the last time he returned
home to stay. He has been confined to
his bed for the last two weeks.
Heart and kidney trouble is given as the
cause of his death, the former ailment he has suffered from since
childhood. Bernard was one of the best
known and most thoroughly liked young men in
He attended the local high school and
The pallbearers have not been announced yet
but they will be chosen from among his boy companions.
The funeral will be held from the residence
to Forest Lawn cemetery Monday afternoon at 2 o”clock. Rev. Robt. L.
Wheeler will officiate.
Walter Herriman,
The Bucklin Herald May 13, 1910
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SCHRECKHISE, John C. **
JOHN C. SCHRECKHISE DIES
John Clinton Schreckhise died Thursday,
September 29, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Irving Baker.
Funeral services were conducted by Brother Huwett
of the Baptist church Saturday afternoon at Switzer Chapel. Interment was in the near by cemetery.
Mr. Schreckhise was a pioneer of Linn county
coming here in 1855. He was born May 21,
1951, in Rockingham county, Virginia the son of Paul and Barbara Schreckhise.
He married
The Bucklin Herald October
6, 1938
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SCOTT, Charles
CHARLES SCOTT
The subject of this sketch was born May 6th, 1842 in Tazewell
county, Virginia. He came with his
parents Bazwell Scott and wife to Linn county in 1855
settling at Wyandotte; here he grew to manhood and has lived Bucklin township
the rest of his life – being a resident of the town for the last eighteen
years.
About forty eight years ago he and
For the last nine years he has been a sufferer from cancer trouble but
through it all he exhibited a heroic courage that was remarkable—it was only
about four or five days before the end that he gave up to die. He retained consciousness until Saturday
morning and was able to make his wants known, then he lost consciousness, the
end came painlessly and peacefully at two o’clock p.m. at the age of 67 years,
10 months and 12 days.
Uncle Charley as he was familiarly called by his friends for he had no
enemies, had the love and esteem of all who knew him. He was a peaceable, law abiding citizen, just
such a man as it is hard to find any one to take his place.
The writer has been acquainted with him for over ten years and always
found him an agreeable, honest, upright, exemplary citizen in all the word
means.
The funeral was at the home, conducted by Reverend Rolston,
after which the body was conveyed to the
The Bucklin Herald March
24, 1911
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SCOTT,
Everett
OBITUARY
Everett, son of Dr. J. C. and Eliza Scott,
was born May 4th, 1882, in St. Catherine. After the death of his parents he continued
to live in the old home. For many years
he had farm interests and was the village blacksmith. He had many friends who were faithful in
their ministrations during his last illness.
He is survived by one sister Mrs. Myn Wigle of
The Masons from Bucklin assisting in the last
rites were: S. B. McCollum, Worshipful
Master, Cass Edwards, C. A. Larson, Garrett Newkirk, T. W. Burk, Don Owens and
Bud Vance.
The Bucklin Herald April 5, 1945
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SCOTT,
Ruby Lorine
Obituary
Ruby Lorine, little
daughter of Otis and Cora Scott, was born March 6th, 1905 and died Nov. 8th,
1913, age 8 years, 8 months and 2 days.
Her life was short and her illness brief, but she accomplished her
earthly mission and went on to her Heavenly home to live forever.
Ruby was a sweet lovable child and her sudden
taking away is mourned by all who have come in contact with her. The funeral service was conducted in the home
Sunday afternoon at two o’clock by Rev. J. M. England, pastor of the
Her body was laid to rest in the Masonic
cemetery. She will be waiting and
watching at the beautiful gate for father, mother, brother and sister to enter.
The bereaved family have the sympathy of the
entire community in this their sad loss.
The Bucklin Herald November 14, 1913
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SHOEMAKER, Emma Viola (nee Dreyer)
Mrs. Emma Viola Shoemaker passed away at the home of her son and daughter
in law Mr. and Mrs. Floyd C. Shoemaker,
Mrs. Shoemaker was born in
Mrs. Shoemaker had been a member of the Presbyterian church since
girlhood. She was a member of the P. E.
O. Chapter and Golden Rule Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star in Bucklin and
served as presiding officer in both organizations. She was at one time a member of Evergreen Rebekah lodge.
Mrs. Shoemaker is survived by her son Floyd C. Shoemaker, secretary of
the State Historical Society of Missouri, and his wife, a granddaughter Mrs.
Chas. S. Turner of
The funeral was conducted at 2 o’clock, the Rev. Lloyd E. Morgan
officiating. Burial was in the Masonic
cemetery under the direction of the Larson Funeral Service.
The Bucklin Herald November
14, 1946
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SIEMENS, Rino
SIEMENS
Rino Siemens, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eilert and Sofiea Siemens, was born February 5, 1875, near New
Cambria. He was a life long resident of
He was married to Miss Sinda Swank October 17,
1898, who passed away September 9, 1907.
Four children were born to them, Mrs. Herbert (Cleo) Raw, Macon; Orval Siemens, Bucklin; Vernie
Siemens near Bucklin; and Virgil Siemens near New Cambria all survive their
father.
Mr. Siemens was married to Miss Martha Kezar
August 7, 1911. The have two daughters,
Judith and Mary Lee, of the home, who with their mother also survive as do two
sisters, Mrs. D. O. Jones, Macon, and Mrs. W. L. Houghton, New Cambria, and a
brother O. G. Siemens of New Cambria.
Mr. Siemens is an uncle of Mrs. John D. Whiteis
and Vencil Jones of
Mrs. Siemens was a successful and prosperous
A short funeral service was held at the residence Saturday afternoon at
2:00 o’clock, conducted by Rev. Gardner, followed by services at the
Congregational Church at New Cambria.
Burial was made at the
The Bucklin Herald May
17, 1935
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SIGHTS, Eudora Jane (nee Lawson)
OBITUARY
As the days go by, we are ever and anon reminded that we too are passing
away that “The place that now know us shall soon know us again no more
forever.” The Devine faith has gone
forth. “It is appointed unto men once to
die.” Yet we have the assurance of
Christ our Savior that, “He that believeth in me, though he were dead yet shall
he live again.” As our friends depart,
we begin to realize that, “Here have we no continuing city: and to feel it
important that “We seek one to come.”
Our life here is but a day of preparation for the great future that
stretches out before us.
The life of her whose passing has prompted the writing of these lines was
a life of preparation for the future with all its fullness of joy which God has
in store for them that love Him.
She prepared for the future by giving herself to God and spending a
lifetime in His service.
She lived to bless the world, to advance the interest of the church, and
to glorify God in her life. There was no
need at the last of hasty preparation for she was only waiting the time when
God should call her home.
When the summons came she was ready to go and quietly passed from the
earthly home that she had loved and blessed to the heavenly home prepared for
the people of God.
Eudora Jane Lawson, was born April 8, 1846, and died April 30, 1911 at
the age of 65 years and 22 days. She was
married to Jordan Sights, July 27, 1862.
Those of the children who survive are Mary C. wife of Jasper N. Haves,
Milton J., Albert P. and Robert J., of
Funeral services were conducted at the
The large concourse of people present at the funeral and the floral offerings
that were made, shows the esteem in which the deceased was held, Sister Sights,
“Aunt Dora” as those who knew her well preferred to call her, will be missed in
the home, the community, and the church, but her influence will go on and on.
The Lord has called His own and we shall submit to His will.
The Bucklin Herald May
12, 1911
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SIMPKINS, Elmyra (nee Leteer)
DEATH OF MRS. ELMYRA SIMPKINS
Mrs. Elmyra Simpkins, 86 years old, died
Thursday Feb. 20th, at the St. Francis hospital in Marceline. Funeral services were held at the Marceline
Methodist church Sunday afternoon.
Burial was in
Mrs. Simpkins was the daughter of
She and Robt. L. Simpkins were united in
marriage Mar. 25, 1897. Two children
were born, Foster L. Simpkins of Marceline and Mrs. Ruth Whitney of
She lived the last 24 years with her son in Marceline. She was a cousin of W. S. Dean.
The Bucklin Herald February 27, 1947
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SIMPSON, Edna Lucille (nee Edwards)
EDNA LUCILLE SIMPSON PASSED AWAY
News was received here Monday that Mrs. Edna Lucille Simpson, 43, of
Born in
In 1933 she was united in marriage with F. Eugene Simpson of Bucklin, in
Services were held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday in
Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. services were held at the Bucklin Methodist church
by Rev. F. H. Mittendorf. The hymns, “Savior, M’re
Than Life to Me” and “No Night There” were sung by Mrs. Marjorie Pettyjohn and Mary Lou McWilliams. Interment in the Masonic cemetery under the
direction of the Larson Funeral Service.
The Bucklin Herald November
23, 1945
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SIMPSON, Elnora (nee Yount)
DEATH OF MRS. ROY E. SIMPSON
Elnora Yount Simpson, daughter of Silas and
Lucy Yount, was born Oct. 21, 1886 and passed away
Nov. 12, 1946, at her home north of Bucklin.
She was united in marriage with Roy E. Simpson, Nov. 16, 1909. To this union one son
Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Nov. 14, conducted by
Rev. Cash Wyble.
Burial was at Rose Hill cemetery in
The Bucklin Herald November
21, 1946
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SINGLETON, Betsey Jane (nee Kitchen)
Died
at the residence of her son W. A. Kitchen, Mrs. Betsey Jane Singleton, aged 86
years. She had been sick only a few days
of paralysis. She was born in
The
Bucklin Herald February
3, 1911
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SIPE, Ida (Miss)
In Memory
Ida Sipe was born July 18, 1900, and died
November 18, 1901. Once more the angel
of death has visited this vicinity and plucked a tender little flower—little
Ida, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sipe, formerly
of this place, but now of Lehigh, Iowa.
Little Ida was a sweet babe, loved by all who knew her. Her battles of life lasted but a few years
and ended in peace. Her remains were
laid to rest in Lehigh. May the
sorrowing parents find comfort in the consoling words of many friends, and they
so live as to meet their little darling in heaven.
Dear little Ida, we will miss thee
From our broken household band;
But we hope some day to greet thee
In that bright and better land.
Fleeting years may bring their changes
Years so fraught with care and
pain,
But we’ll never forget little Ida
While here on earth we remain.
Mrs.
M. E. Collins
The Bucklin Herald November
29, 1901
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SIPPLE, Lacy M.
Lacy M. Sipple
Passing of one of Bucklin’s Pioneers Brings Sadness in the Community.
Rev. Lacy M. Sipple, the son of Mr. and Mrs.
Henry and Mary Sipple, was born near
He left his native state and settled in
Rev. Sipple became a member of the
Rev. Sipple had a wide circle of friends having
preached for years in the neighborhood near Bucklin.
His father was a soldier in the war of 1812, and he inherited a firm
steady character which he shaped to agree with his religious conviction.
Most of the time he worked at his trade, blacksmithing, giving by
practice that honest toil is honorable, and feeling the independence that self
reliance gives.
Through his shop and pulpit he had an acquaintance with as many people in
the country surrounding Bucklin as any one, and it is safe to say that the
greater part of these have been his friends.
Rev. Sipple had been a Mason for 46 years,
having been raised to the subline degree of Master
Mason, April 5, 1866, in Bucklin Lodge No. 233.
Rev. Sipple was married to Miss Mary Ann Shook,
Dec. 23rd, 1860. To this
union there were born eight children, four girls, and four boys. One girl and three boys having preceded him
in death. One son, Emmit,
is Supt. of the Public Schools of Monroe City.
Two of his daughters Viola Cupp and Pearl
Seitz are living in
Brother Sipple’s health had not been good of
late years. He had several spells of
sickness. During one of the attacks the
physicians gave him up to die, and his family felt the end was near. But he told them he was not going to die. That he had an assurance he would be
restored. He felt then, and since that
his recovery was a direct answer to prayer.
His prayer was that he might live to raise and educate his family.
Rev. Sipple in his last affliction has
suffered. But was always very patient
and cheerful. He leaves besides a wife,
four children, seven grandchildren, one brother, and a host of friends. But we weep not as those who have no
hope. We shall find him after a while.
Funeral service was held in the
The bereaved family has the profound sympathy of the entire community in
this sad hour of affliction.
The Bucklin Herald March
29, 1912
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SLATER, Della
OBITUARY
Funeral services for Mrs. Della Slater were held Thursday, Feb. 21, 1946
at 2 p.m., at the Larson Funeral Home by Rev. Lloyd Morgan, pastor of the
Christian church at Bucklin.
Mrs. Slater was born in
She is survived by her husband James W. Slater and 8 children, Hubert
Slater of
The Bucklin Herald February
28, 1946
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SLATER, Larry Dale
DIED IN INFANCY
Larry Dale, son of Lonnie and Ethel Slater, was born Feb. 9, 1947, and
departed this life March 2, 1947, at
Funeral services were conducted from the Bucklin Methodist church by the
pastor Rev. Cash Wyble, Monday March 3. Burial in the Bucklin cemetery under the
direction of Larson Funeral Service.
The Bucklin Herald March
6, 1947
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SMAY, Charles Edward **
CHARLES EDWARD SMAY
Charles Edward, youngest of the eight children of Clarence and Stella Smay, was born at Bucklin,
He was of a sunny and bright disposition and took great interest in the
affairs of his home and in the news as he could get it from his reading and
from the radio.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon, Dec. 18, by Rev. E.
E. Beauchamp of the Shawnee Methodist church.
Interment in the Shawnee cemetery.
Surviving are the parents and brother Harold of the home, Clyde Smay of Clarence, Mo., Mrs. Mabel Isenburg
of Lynwood, Calif., Arthur Smay of the U. S. navy,
Eldon Smay of Kansas City, and Mrs. Ruth Yates
of Marceline, Mo. Another sister,
The Bucklin Herald December
30, 1943
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SMILEY, Benjamin
The body of Benjamin Smiley, who died in
The Bucklin Herald February
16, 1906
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SMITH, Wilbur
Child Poisoned
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith’s little son, Wilbur, died at their home in the
north part of Marceline at 7:30 o’clock, this morning as a result of arsenical
poisoning. The little fellow, who was
only about two years old, found a box of small pink pills Thursday evening and
before he was detected with them had swallowed nine or ten. Medical help was promptly summoned, but
nothing could be done for him.
The funeral will be held Saturday at 2 o’clock p.m. and the burial will
be at
The Bucklin Herald January
31, 1913
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SNIDER, Mary Catherine
(“Kate”)
At Rest
Mary Catherine Snider was born Apr. 7, 1852, in the state of
“Miss Kate,” as she was called by all those who knew her best, was
industrious and devoted to her home. For
many years she furnished some of the stores and many of the families of Bucklin
with bread, by this means providing for the needs of her home and gaining an
enviable reputation as a bread maker.
She was loved and respected by all who knew her. Those who had known her for many years, said
of her that she was indeed a good woman.
Her last sickness was of a protracted nature, she having been sick for
several months. All was done that loving
hands and medical skill could do to restore her to health, but all to no avail,
for death claimed her as one of it’s victims.
She spoke of death to those who were watching by her bedside and herself
as having no fears of death, feeling that if she must die that she was ready.
The funeral services were conducted at her home by Rev. H. W. Buckner and
the remains were laid to rest in the
Let us strive to imitate her virtues and live to have the respect of
those who know us, as did Miss Kate, when we pass over the river.
The Bucklin Herald August
13, 1909
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SOUTHER, Findley
Obituary
Finley Souther, son of Willington and Lucinda Souther, was born May 8, 1849, in
He moved with his parents to
In 1874 he was married to Martha E. Mayfield and to this union was born
five children, two sons and three daughters, the sons dying in infancy.
Early in life he united with the Primitive Baptist church, at Old
Chariton, of which he was a member at the time of his death.
He leaves to mourn his departure his wife, Martha E. Souther,
of Ethel; 3 daughters, Mrs. A. J. Cook and Mrs. Herman Ratliff, of Ethel; Mrs.
D. M. Lindley, of Bucklin; one brother, Martin Souther,
and one sister, Matilda Ward of Ethel, besides two grandchildren and a number
of other relatives and friends.
Funeral was Friday 13th, at Old Chariton, conducted by Rev.
George Edwards, of Macon, and Rev. Pope, of
The Bucklin Herald June
19, 1925
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STANDLEY, Owen
A
SAD DEATH
The
relatives and friends of Owen Standley were startled
last week by the news of his death in
Funeral
services was held from the Christian Church in Marceline, Saturday, and the
remains were interred in the cemetery at that place. Deceased leaves a wife and one child. Those who feel the loss keenest have the
sympathy of their many friends.
The
Bucklin Herald October
2, 1903
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STANFILL, Francis Marion
At Rest
Francis Marion Stanfill was born in
Uncle Marion as he was commonly called by those who knew him best, is the
third of the immediate family of four children to pass away. One sister, Elizabeth Harper, still
lives. Beside this one sister, he leaves
five half-brothers and two half-sisters.
He has been a member of the Methodist church for almost forty years and a
large part of this time he has served the church as S. S. Supt. And in other
official capacities. He has served the
church here as S. S. Supt. About fourteen years, taking charge of it when it was
almost abandoned. He lived to see it in
a flourishing condition.
He has been a Mason for thirty years.
His life has not always been on “Flower Beds of Ease.” Many trying places have passed through, but
through them all he has proven faithful to the end. He loved his church and was ready to make any
sacrifice for it. He was a devoted
husband and father, always ready to show his devotion to his family.
He sold out his comfortable home here and went to the help of a son in
Was there no faults?
Surely he had faults. Who has
none? But with all these, he was
faithful to the last. He loved the
Masonic order and was always there when health permitted ready to do anything
in his power to advance the cause. He
will be missed by the lodge, the community, the church. But most of all, by the family.
He came back to Bucklin about a year ago and built a comfortable home to
spend the rest of his days in, as he often expressed it.
We commend the sorrowing family to uncle
The funeral was held last Sunday from the
The many and beautiful floral offerings testified more eloquently than
words, the high esteem in which uncle
Those present from a distance were:--Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Smallwood, of
The Bucklin Herald March
19, 1909
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STEPHENSON, Earnest L.
OBITUARY
Dr. Earnest L. Stephenson was born in
Funeral services were conducted at the Larson Funeral Home at 2 p.m.,
March 30, 1945, by Rev. F. H. Mittendorf, pastor of
the Methodist church. Interment was made
in the High Hill cemetery.
The Bucklin Herald April
5, 1945
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STEVENS, Henrietta (nee
AT REST
Henrietta Davis was born in DuBois county,
Indiana, Febraury 14th, 1875. Died in St. Catherine, Mo., March 10th,
1908. Aged 33 years and 26 days.
When she was yet a child she came with her parents to
Three years ago, she was converted and joined the
She leaves a husband, four children, a mother, three sisters, two
brothers and host of friends to mourn their loss.
Being a member of the Yeomen, she was buried by the ceremonies of that
fraternity.
The Bucklin Herald March
20, 1908
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STEVENS
William A.
“BILL” STEVENS DIED IN
Wm. A. Stevens passed away at the age of 70
years, 2 months and 2 days in a hospital in
He is survived by two children, Jesse E.
Stevens of
Services at the Edwards Funeral Home in
Bevier Thursday at 1:30 p.m., conducted by Rev. A. W. Grimshaw
of Callao. Interment at Mt. Zion
cemetery northwest of Callao.
The Bucklin Herald April 25, 1946
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STINE,
Dora
Brought Here For Burial
The remains of Miss Dora Stine, who died
Sunday night at St. Mary’s hospital in
It will be remembered that the Stine family
were for many years residents of Bucklin and were held in high esteem.
Deceased had been sick only two weeks. The cause of her death was peritonitis,
funeral services were conducted at the grave by Father Cullen of Marceline.
The Bucklin Herald June 2, 1911
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STINSON, Rosetta Mahala (nee
Haynes)
OBITUARY
Mrs. Rosetta Mahala
Stinson, daughter of John H. and Mary Ellen Haynes, passed away in her home in
Bucklin,
She is survived by three children, Sydney E.
Haynes of Marceline, Laura Hair of
She was the oldest of nine children, all of
whom preceded her in death.
Funeral services were conduct at 2 p.m.
Sunday at the Larson Funeral Home in Bucklin, by Rev. T. G. Carriker
of
The Bucklin Herald May 31, 1945
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STONE, Jordan
Jordan Stone Dead
Jordan Stone, one of Bucklin’s most respected
colored citizens died at his humble home at an early hour last Saturday
morning. Deceased was born in
The Bucklin Herald April 3, 1903
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SULLIVAN,
Thomas
OBITUARY
Thomas Sullivan, a pioneer of
He was brought to the Larson Funeral Home in
Bucklin, where he lay in state until Wednesday, Dec. 26.
Funeral services were held at the Larson
Funeral Home in Ethel, Dec. 26, 1945.
Rev. Charles McCord in charge of
services. Burial was made in the Ethel
cemetery.
The Bucklin Herald December 27, 1945
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SUMMERS,
Emma (nee Vandusen)
At Rest
Emma Summers, daughter of Simeon and Mary Vandusen, was born May 5, 1867, and departed this life,
Nov. 27, 1911, being 44 years, 6 months and 22 days of age at the time of
death.
Deceased was married to J. L. Summers, Oct.
21, 1891, and to this union three children were born, two girls, Onis and Lillian, and one son, Floyd. Lillian died in infancy. Floyd was killed in a railroad wreck, Oct. 8,
1911, just seven weeks before his mother died.
Deceased had been a sufferer for sixteen years and an invalid for about
six years.
She joined the
Deceased leaves a husband, one daughter, two
sisters, three brothers, a mother and a host of friends to mourn her departure.
Funeral services were held at the
Congregational Church in New Cambria, Tuesday, Nov. 28, at 11:00 a.m. conducted
by Rev. E. L. Hess, pastor of the M. E. church, of Bucklin. Interment in New Cambria Cemetery.
The Bucklin Herald December 1, 1911
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SWANK, Aleah
S. (Mrs.) **
Former Bucklin Woman Dies
Mrs. Aleah S. Swank, wife of Charles Swank,
dies at her home in this city Monday, July 21, 1919, aged 40 years, 11 months
and 21 days. The husband, son, William,
and daughter, Linnie, are left to mourn the loss of a
devoted wife and loving mother. The funeral
occurred from the United Brethren church Wednesday morning at nine o’clock,
conducted by the pastor, Rev. T. M. Johnson.
The body was takend to the deceased’s old home
at New Cambria for interment. –
Deceased will be remembered by many Bucklin people, having at one time
lived here her husband being section forman for the
The bereaved family has the sympathy of a large number of friends here in
the sad loss of this good wife and mother.
The Bucklin Herald August
1, 1919
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SWANK, Paul William **
P. W. Swank Killed By Falling Rock at Bucklin Coal Mine
Paul William Swank, age 29, was killed Monday afternoon while at work at
the Bucklin coal company’s mine. A piece
of rock became dislodged from the roof of the tunnel in which Swank was
working, and struck him in the head. He
had been a part-time employ of the mine for several years.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Presbyterian church
in New Cambria, with the Rev. H. M. Gardner officiating. Burial was in the New Cambria cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Ruby, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Kelly of Marceline; a
daughter, Katherine; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Swank, who reside west of
New Cambria, and a brother, Harry Swank.
In 34 years of operation, this is only the third fatal accident at the
local mine.
The Bucklin Herald February
27, 1941
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SWANK,
AGED
Mrs. Jonathan Swank who celebrated her ninety-fourth birthday last July
31, died at 10:15 o’clock Friday December 3 at her home in New Cambria.
Mrs. Swank, the former
Mrs. Swank’s huband died about eight years
ago. All her brothers and sisters have
also preceded her in death. She is
survived by six sons and one daughter, namely:
Gideon Swank of Laclede, Mo., Tom and Frank Swank of the home; Charley
Swank, Cameron, Mo., Fred Swank of near New Cambria; Oscar Swank of Lincoln,
Neb., and Mrs. Josephone Tarpening
of Marceline.
Funeral services were held at 10 o’clock Saturday morning at the
Presbyterian church in New Cambria, with burial in the
The Bucklin Herald December
10, 1937
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SWEARENGIN, Ruthie Lee
At Rest
Ruthie Lee Swearengin, was born February 22,
1881. Died March 29, 1911 age 30 years 1
month and 7 days.
She died at the City Hospital of Kansas City, Missouri, with the measles
and pneumonia.
The remains were brought to Marceline, and was laid to rest in the
She leaves two brothers, four sisters, and three children to mourn her
loss.
Thy gentle voice now is hushed
Thy warm true heart is still,
And on the dear innocent brow
Is resting deaths cold chill.
Thy hands are clasped upon
Thy breast, we have kissed thy
Precious brow.
And in our aching hearts,
We know we have no sister, now.
A Friend
The Bucklin Herald April
7, 1911
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SWITZER,
James
Gone Home
James Switzer was born in
Uncle Jim as he commonly called by those who
knew him best, came with his parents to Linn Co. Mo. in 1852, where he has
lived ever since.
At the tender age of 13 he was converted and
joined the Methodist Church South at Switzer Chapel, and lived a true
consistent Christian life. He was
married to Miss Izora Williams, Sept. 7, 1876, to
this union 6 children were born, 5 of whom remain with the mother, a brother, a
sister, two grand children, and a host of friends to mourn their loss.
He was industrious painstaking farmer, loved
and honored by his neighbors, a careful devoted father and husband, being
devoted to his family. For 46 years he
was a sufferer, which was severe the last few weeks of his life; but in the
midst of it all he was cheerful and uncomplaining to the very last. Every thing that loving hands and medical
skill could do, was done to relieve his suffering and prolong his life, but he
who doeth all things well took him from this life of suffering to the reward of
the faithful. The funeral services were
conducted by H. W. Buckner, has pastor assisted by Bro. Herley
a former pastor at Switzer Chapel, to a large congregation of friends, and he
was laid to rest in the Cemetery there.
The community, the church and most of all,
the family will miss him. But let us bow
in humble submission to God’s Will, and praise Him for such an influence as
Uncle Jim exercises in the community, church and home, and follow in his
footsteps as he followed Christ, until we meet at God’s right hand.
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;
The soul is safe in Heaven.
The Bucklin Herald July 10, 1908
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Obituary
Bertha L. daughter of J. H. and L. A. Taylor
was born April 17, 1892 and died June 19, 1902, aged 10 yrs, 2 mo, 2 days. Bertha was the youngest of a family of 6
children, the mother and a sister going on to a better land 3 years ago. We do sadly miss dear Bertha but we know she
has gone to eternal glory and our great loss is her great gain. The family have the sympathy of many friends
and neighbors. The funeral services were
held at the U. B. church in
The Bucklin Herald June 27, 1902
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THEIME,
Louis
A Suicide
Last Saturday about noon, Louis Theime, of
He had been employed by LaPierre
in his restaurant, as waiter at the lunch counter. His wife had died about two weeks previous
leaving three children, the eldest about six years and the youngest a babe of
three or four months. While in a
despondent mood he had told some friends that his burden was greater than he
could bear and he could not stand it much longer. He left a note, but we did not learn the
contents.
He had removed his shoes and coat, and when
no. 4 was too close for the train to be stopped he crawled up on the tressle, the train striking and killed him almost
instantly. From what we can learn it was
evidently a case of temporary mental aberration.
Deceased was about 27 or 28 years old, and so
far as we can learn, was highly respected.
He leaves three sisters and two brothers to
mourn his untimely tragic death.
The Bucklin Herald February 2, 1906
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THOMAS,
Dave
Dave Thomas
The subject of this sketch, Dave Thomas, died
at his home in north Bucklin Sunday, March 1st.
Mr. Thomas had been working in the coal mine here for some time, and on
account of a rush order the mine was in operation that day and he worked. He came home and ate supper, and we
understand left the table and retired to another room, sat down in a chair, dying
shortly afterward.
The body was taken to High Hill, 7 miles
southeast of Bucklin, where funeral services were held and burial in High Hill
cemetery.
The Bucklin Herald March 6, 1914
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THUDIUM, Curtis, F.
Obituary
Curtis F. Thudium was born near
May 5, 1910, he was married to Cora M. Gardner, who survives him with
their three children; Bernice Mae, Loyd Sylvester and
Olive Lucille, all at home. Besides the
mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Thudium, he
leaves to mourn his departure three brothers; Carl off McCamey,
Texas; Ralph of St. Catherine, and Nile, of Brookfield.
In 1909 he became affiliated with the Christian church at
In 1920 he moved to Ranger,
A highly talented well educated man of high ideals, he was regarded a
success in his important position.
Short services were conducted Aug. 31st, at the father and
mother’s home, north of St. Catherine, by Rev. Hale, of Browning. After which the remains were taken to the
Christian church at
The Bucklin Herald September
9, 1927
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THUDIUM, Sarah (Mrs. Daniel
….)
DIED
At her home south of Garner, Friday, May 7th, Mrs. Sarah Thudium, beloved wife of Daniel Thudium. She leaves a husband, three daughters and
four sons, beside a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. The funeral took place at Nester Chapel,
Saturday.
The Bucklin Herald May
14, 1909
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TODD, John E.
Heat Causes Suicide
The following from the Kansas City Journal Tuesday of this week tells of
the death of J. E. Todd, of Marceline, at the home of his brother-in-law, in
“J. E. Todd of Marceline, Mo. a dealer in poultry, who has been visiting
his brother-in-law, Jno. F. Osborne, 3723
Mr. Todd was 47 years old and leaves a wife and two grown children. The family had lived in Marceline for about
one year. The body will be sent to
Marceline for burial.”
Chas. Osborne, another brother-in-law, living in the city, received a
message about 2:00 o’clock p.m. Monday, to the effect above stated, and
immediately left for Kansas City, to take charge of the body, which he brought
back to Bucklin for burial arriving here over the Santa Fe Tuesday night. Funeral services were held at the home of Mr.
Osborne Wednesday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by Rev. Mendenhall, after which
the remains were laid to rest in the Masonic cemetery.
Those from a distance who attended the funeral were Bob Milstead and Chas. Davis of Brashear, Irvin Todd and wife
of
The Bucklin Herald July
4, 1913
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TROUTMAN, Stella May (nee Lundy)
MRS. JEFF TROUTMAN
Mrs. Jeff Troutman passed away at the McLarney
hospital in
Stella May, daughter of
Early in life Mrs. Troutman united with the Christian church in Bucklin
and was a faithful and devoted member.
She is survived by her husband and two sons Hershel of Bucklin and Rolly,
The Bucklin Herald September
19, 1946
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TUTTLE, Charles Thomas **
OBITUARY
Charles Thomas Tuttle, son of Marion and Amanda Tuttle, was born Nov. 5,
1875 at Bucklin,
He was married Dec. 13, 1898 to Lottie Mable Burnett, who survives. To this union were born six children, two of
who preceded their father in death.
Later Mr. Tuttle was married to Martha Dowell. His entire life was spent in this community.
Surviving are his wife of the home, four daughters, Mrs. Harold Moore of
Mr. Tuttle was a hard working, conscientious man who was well liked by
all who knew him. He was a member of the
Christian church at
The Bucklin Herald June
3, 1943
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TUTTLE, Robert W.
Obituary
Robert W. Tuttle, who lived about 1 ˝ miles north east of town, died last
Friday evening about 5 o’clock, of heart failure. Deceased was born near New Cambria, Mo., Oct.
27, 1858, and at the time of his death was 47 years, 3 months and 26 days
old. He was married Oct. 28th,
1880, to Miss Adelia Clark. While Miss Clark was born in
The Bucklin Herald March
2, 1906
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TUTTLE, Thomas P.
Obituary
This community was deeply saddened Tuesday night by the death of one of
its oldest residents, T. P. Tuttle, who departed this life November 3, 1926,
being at the time of his death 74 years, 1 month and 25 days.
Thomas P. Tuttle was born in
He has lived in this community practically all this life, living on his
homestead for thirty-six years.
His many years residence in this vicinity endeared him to all. He had countless number of friends, which was
shown by the last respect that could be made.
We know that a very good man and a most respected citizen has passed on.
The funeral services were held at the home at two o’clock, Thursday,
November 4, 1926, amid a large circle of relatives and friends.
He was married February 16, 1873, to Mary F. Witt. To this union three children were born, Mrs.
O. B. Cameron , of
January 1, 1896, he was married to Maggie Whisenand. Three children were born unto them, Mrs. F.
E. King, Callao, Mo.; Mrs. Willard Munyon, Marceline,
Mo.; Vern Tuttle, Flint, Mich. This wife
dying Nov. 17, 1901.
Then again Aug. 26, 1905, he was married to Mamie Cromwell and three
children were born to them, Mrs. Virgil Simmons, of Bucklin, Alvera and Guy of the home.
He leaves to mourn their loss, his loving wife and eight children, who
were all at his bedside but Vern. Also
one brother, Marion Tuttle, of Bucklin, Mo., besides many other relatives.
He passed peacefully out of this life without a murmur during his three
weeks of illness. But he will be missed
by all who knew him.
The Bucklin Herald November
12, 1926
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UPTON, Willis Wisdom
Willis Wisdom
The subject of this sketch was born in Schuyler county,
He was married November 9th to Miss Emeline
Warren; to this union three children were born—two daughters and a son; one
daughter preceded her father to the spirit world, one daughter Mrs. Annie Hodgerson, the son John F. Upton and the widowed helpmate
with a number of friends are left to mourn the departure of the father.
He has lived in this vicinity a great number of years—most of the time in
this town where his friends are numbered only by his acquaintances.
He united with the church about eighteen years ago and lived a consistent
member the balance of his life.
He served three years and three months in the civil war.
The funeral was conducted from the Methodist church Wednesday, Reverend
H. W. Buckner of Shelbina, preached the sermon.
His test was: Psalms 8:4, “What
is man that thou art mindful of him or the son of man thou visitest
him?”
After the service at the church the body was laid to rest in the
beautiful Masonic cemetery.
Mr. Upton appeared to be in better health than usual Tuesday morning and
went to his work with a light heart. He
was cutting timber on the Joshua McDonald farm just west of town, when the
death of summons came very suddenly: he
fell across a brush pile and was dead when found. These are the facts as we are able to learn
them.
He will be missed from the community but more especially by the wife who
has walked by his side these many years.
The Bucklin Herald February
24, 1911
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VANCE, Joseph Walter
PASSING OF A PIONEER
Joseph Walter Vance, Aged and
Respected Citizen, is no More.
“Thou shalt come to thy grave in a full age,
like as a shock of corn, cometh in, in his season.” Job 5:26.
With sadness, we note the passing, one by one, of our friends and loved
ones who by reason of strength outlived the allotted three score years and ten.
We realize in the not far distant future, the last of those early
pioneers shall have gone to their long home:
those who in the strength and vigor of young manhood, helped to blaze
through the forest a road: those who had
a hand in transforming an untried wilderness of woods and prairie grass into
“Linn County, the Beautiful,” as we now behold it.
Among the builders of those first early homes of
Into this home were born four children, two of whom were cut down by the
“Grim Reaper” while yet in very early life and the young parents consigned to
the tomb their two first born, Gilbert and James Henry.
One son George, and the only daughter, Mrs. Jennie Gupton
survive and they were kind and comforting to father and mother in their
declining years.
“Uncle Joe Vance,” as his friends chose to call him in later years, was a
lover of good, a kind husband and father, a real neighbor and friend. His home was ever a source of rest and
refreshment for the wayworn, weary traveler, and he
needs no monument of stone to remind us of the fact that he lived and passed
off the state of existence. His name is
written in love upon the hearts of his fellow men and behind him are left
monuments of hospitality and kindness which the storms of time cannot destroy.
Being an untiring student of the Bible, together with a mind capable of
grasping and retaining that which he read, it was indeed a pleasure to converse
with him, even in his last hours. It had
never before been our opportunity to witness mental faculty and vision so
undimmed in the aged. While it was with
much sorrow that we received the message that his spirit had departed on the
afternoon of Feb. 21st, 1913, we rejoiced in the fact the he was
able to intelligently converse with us in his last hours. As we bent to catch those faltering words, we
learned of the memories, sweet memories of the days long gone by, which came
crowding in upon his mind, of the current events the things of today; of his
own life and fifty five years of service to God and his church. Truly can it be said of him as in Job 12:12,
“With the ancient is wisdom and in length of days understanding.”
On the forenoon of February 23rd, Rev. Hess of Bucklin
conducted the funeral from
A sympathetic sorrowing host of friends assembled to pay their last
tribute of respect and kind hands laid the body in the tomb to await the
crowning day.
He left his wife, the son and daughter, three grandsons, Walter, Oscar
and Winifred, an aged sister, and a host of relatives and friends to follow on.
F.K.C.
The Bucklin Herald February
28, 1913
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VARVEL, Jefferson
Obituary
Jefferson Varvel
was born in
In the death of Mr. Varvel, we with the bereaved wife and children, relatives and friends, mourn our loss, but trust that our loss is his eternal gain.
Gone from out our midst forever,
Gone to enjoy the promise given,
Gone to be with Christ and angels,
Gone to thy reward in heaven,
Friend and neighbor, how we miss thee;
Here we’ll see thy face no more.
But one day we hope to meet thee
On that bright celestial shore.
ONE WHO KNEW HIM
The Bucklin Herald March 8, 1901
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