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Obituaries from Chickasaw County, IowaJoseph Bird Joseph Bird, one of the earliest settlers of Chickasaw county, passed away at his home in Bradford Tuesday morning, death resulting from an attach of grip, of about a week’s duration. Deceased was born in Pennsylvania in 1834 and came to Bradford in an early day. He was a single man and lived with his sister, Miss Amelia Bird in Bradford. His enfeebled condition owing to his advanced age, 74 years, made him an easy prey to disease. The funeral will be held from the home at 3 p.m. today and interment will be in Greenwood. [Nashua Reporter, Nashua, Iowa, Published February 06, 1908. transcribed by Cathy Danielson] Erick Arvid Erickson Eric Arvid Erickson, aged 69 years, who lived at Romeo, died of a heart ailment Monday, Sept. 10 at St. Joseph hospital in Marshfield. He suffered a stroke August 6. Funeral services will be conducted this Thursday afternoon at 1:30 at the home and at 2 o’clock at the Unity Methodist church, with Rev. M. B. Ferguson in charge. Internment will be in the Colby cemetery. Mr. Erickson was born in Sweden April 10, 1876, and came to this country in 1882, to settle on his present farm home at Romeo. His marriage to Nellie Crossgrove took place at Nashua, Iowa on May 20, 1930. A brother, Ed Erickson lives at Unity, and a sister, Mrs. Geo. Hahney at Rib Lake. He was a member of the official board of the Unity Methodist church, was treasurer of the former Romeo co-op cheese factory and also held various offices on the school board. [MARATHON COUNTY REGISTER (Unity, Clark Co. Wis.) Friday, 14 Sept. 1945; transcribed by Marla Zwakma] Susan Gebel Mr. and Mrs. Michael Nosbisch were called to Alta Vista, Iowa, last week by the death of his sister, Mrs. Susan Gebel. The couple visited relatives in the state before returning home. They were accompanied by his niece, Miss Anna Nosbisch, his brother, John Nosbisch, of New Hampton, Iowa, and his sister, Miss Clara Nosbisch, of Alta Vista, Iowa, who spent several days here. [Colby Phonograph (Colby, Clark County, Wis.) Thursday, 26 Apr. 1956; transcribed by Marla Zwakman] Charles M. Granger Charles M. Granger was born in DeKalb Co. Illinois in 1838, and died May 18, 1916, at the age of 78 years. He came with his parents to Polk Township, Bremer Co, Iowa, in the spring of 1856 and lived at the home of his parents until his marriage in 1863 to Elisabeth Thompson, of Nashua, Chickasaw Co., Iowa. To this union was born two sons, Frank and Oscar. Oscar died in childhood and Frank died in 1894 in Michigan. His wife died in Nashua, June 15, 1882, at the age of 52 years. Mr. Granger lived the life of a retired farmer in Nashua since that time. About a year ago he began to ail then succumbed to Brights disease. He was a man upright in character and had many friends. Relatives and kind friends ministered to his wants during his last illness. The funeral was held at 1 P.M. Saturday, conducted by Rev. Burleigh and interment was in Greenwood cemetery, Nashua, Chickasaw Co., by the side of his wife. Nashua Reporter, May 1916 Mrs. Harry Greene Death Calls Young Mother The Harry Greene home is shrouded in sorrow because of the death of the wife and mother, who passed away at the hospital in Waverly, Friday, April 6, 1934, where she underwent an operation about two weeks previously. On March 9, Mrs. Greene gave birth to a son, and later both contracted the flu. The baby died 11 days old and the day of the baby’s funeral the mother was taken with an attack of appendicitis and an emergency operation was performed at the Waverly hospital that night. The following morning she developed pneumonia and later, erysipelas, and her condition grew worse until the end came. Mrs. Greene was born at Fredericksburg, Iowa, Jan. 13, 1909, the daughter if Mr. and Mrs. John Etter. From Fredericksburg she moved with her parents to near Republic, where they lived until about seven years ago when they moved to Nashua. On August 15, 1931 she was united in marriage to Harry Green, who with one son, Lawrence, age 21 months, survive. She is also survived by her parents, two brothers, Herman and Fred Etter of Republic, and two sisters, Mrs. H. Kunz and Mrs. H. Lantow, both of this community. Funeral services were held at the Lutheran church in Nashua, Sunday, at 2:20 p.m., Rev. Durr of Fredericksburg, officiating and interment was in Greenwood cemetery. - - - - - - - - - - Card of Thanks We wish to thank the neighbors and friends for the many deeds of kindness and expressions of sympathy extended to us during the illness of our wife, daughter, sister, and also for the many beautiful floral offerings. Harry Green and Family, [The Nashua Reporter, Nashua, Iowa, Published April 11, 1934, transcribed by Cathy Danielson] Mrs. Harry H. Hamlin A Sudden Summons The community was shocked on Thursday morning to learn that Mrs. H. H. Hamlin had passed away at her home in this city, at 7:30 o’clock the previous night, as but few knew that she had been ill. Mrs. Hamlin was taken sick with indigestion Friday, Jan. 24, and for a few days the pain at times was very severe. On Wednesday the pain left her, her pulse was normal, and she was feeling quite like her usual self. She partook of supper at the table, in company with husband, after which she lay down upon the bed. Her husband sat in the opposite room and visited with her awhile and then began to read. In a short time he noticed that she was breathing un-naturally, and hurrying to her room found her dying. The deceased was born in Maine, in 1843, and in 1850 she moved with parents to Columbia county, Wisconsin. In the year of 1851 Mr. Hamlin moved with his parents to the same place, the farms of the two families adjoining one another. In 1872, she was united in marriage to Harry H. Hamlin, at Fall River, Wis., where they lived for two years, when they came to Iowa. In 1883, they came to Nashua, where she lived until her death. Her death is mourned by a husband and one son, Clyde, who resides at Lanesboro, Minn. The deceased was well known in this community, and was regarded as a good, well meaning woman. As a wife and mother, she was faithful, loving and true. She was a devout member of the M. E. church ever since she was a little girl, and an active member of the W. R. C. The funeral was held at the M. E. church, Saturday, at 10:30 a.m., Rev. Smith conducting the services, but owing to his not being well, Rev. Sinden accompanied the remains to Oak Hill Cemetery and performed the final services at the grave. [The Nashua Reporter, Nashua, Iowa, Published February 06, 1908, transcribed by Cathy Danielson] Charles D. Hammond Former Nashuan Dies Relatives here have received word of the death on Sept. 3, of Charles D. Hammon, at the Printers Home near Colorado Springs, Colo. Mr. Hammond, who was 74 years old, was a printer here at the time Mr. Grawe was publisher of the Nashua Post, many years ago. He was a cousin of Miss Eva Pitts and the Hammond boys of this vicinity. Burial was made at Colorado Springs. [The Nashua Reporter, Nashua, Iowa, Published October 10, 1934, transcribed by Cathy Danielson] Guy Harrison Johnston GUY JOHNSTON DIED WEDNESDAY AT AGE OF 62 – Funeral Saturday Afternoon AT Perry’s Chapel Guy Johnston, 62, died early Wednesday morning, August 20, in his sleep at the county home. He had been in ill health several years, and death was attributed to a series of strokes. Funeral services will be held at Perry’s Chapel at 2:30 Saturday afternoon with Rev. F. F. Robinson, pastor of the Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery. Guy Johnston, son of William L. and Katie Jackson Johnston, was born July 12, 1888 in Sacramento, Calif. For the past 40 years he has been a resident of this community and was employed on various farms. He never married. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Walter Schultz (Harriet) of New Hampton and Mrs. Rudolph Prahser (Hannah) of Stockton, Calif., two brothers, George Johnston and Clarence Johnston, both of Oelwein, his stepmother, Mrs. Will Westfall of Leroy, Minn., a stepbrother, Hallis of Chicago and a stepsister, Olive of Minneapolis. (New Hampton Tribune, August 1950) Katherine “Kate” A. (nee Jackson) Johnston DIES SUDDENLY OF HEART FAILURE - Mrs. William Johnston Passed Away Saturday Evening. Funeral Held Monday. Burial in Graceland. Mrs. Wm. Johnston passed away at her home in this city Saturday evening of heart failure. Her funeral was held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock from her home and was conducted by Rev. E. A. Lang of the Methodist Church. Burial was made in Graceland Cemetery. The deceased, Miss Kate A. Jackson, daughter of Harry and Catherine Jackson, was born in Jackson County, Iowa, December 20, 1856. At the age of five years she moved with her parents to California. In 1884 she was married to Mr. Wm. Johnston at Stockton, Calif. To them five children were born. They are Mrs. Hannah Prahser of Stockton, Calif.; Guy and George Johnston of this city; Mrs. Harriet Schultz of northeast of town; and Private Clarence Johnston of the US Army at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Besides her husband and children, she is survived by four brothers and three sisters, all in California, and by give grandchildren. Much has been taken from this husband and family, and this home has been thus suddenly cast into sorrow. Sweet ties have been severed, but much is left. The Christian Hope and fadeless memories are still theirs. Sympathy is extended to all those who held this excellent woman so dear and to whose life and comfort she has meant so much. New Hampton Tribune, July 10, 1918 Carl Kreklau Funeral services for Carl Kreklau, 71, who died Wednesday, Nov. 7, were held Saturday. Services were held at 11:00 o’clock at the Zink Funeral Home at which the family was present. The body was taken to Christ Lutheran church at 1:00 o’clock and lay in state there until 2:00 o’clock when services were conducted with the Rev. F. H. Sprengler in charge. The Misses Dorothy and Marilyn Kieser sang “Heaven Is My Home.” Pallbearers were Walter Boss, Harold Kalepp, Harry Olson, George Rau, Ed Stock, and Edmund Thiede. Internment was made in the Abbotsford cemetery. The flowers were carried by the Misses Bernice and Helen Wojcik, of Ogema, Agatha Knief, Alta Vista, Ia., Betty Gumz, Dorchester, and Carol Amacher, Abbotsford. Carl Kreklau was born in Chickasaw county, Iowa, Dec. 20, 1884. He was united in marriage with Miss Amanda Knief, in Iowa, Nov. 23, 1910. Thirty-eight years ago, the Kreklaus moved to Ladysmith and 21 years ago came to Abbotsford and settled on a *** Note: The rest of the article was cut off and was not available at the time of transcription. [Abbotsford Tribune (Abbotsford, Clark County, Wis.) Thursday, 15 Nov. 1956; transcribed by Marla Zwakma] Clara Nosbisch Mr. and Mrs. Michael Nosbisch spent several days in New Hampton, Iowa, where they attended the funeral services for his sister, Miss Clara Nosbisch. [Colby Phonograph (Colby, Clark County, Wis.) Thursday, 30 June 1960; transcribed by Marla Zwakman] Gertrude Ostermann Mrs. Gertrude Ostermann, who lived in this locality for twelve years, passed away at the home of her son, Gerhardt, at Nashua, Iowa, on September 16th, 1933. Funeral services were held from St. Michael’s church at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday morning in charge of Rev. Merfield, the pastor, Rev. B. O. Erdland of Independence and Rev. Chas. Goetzinger of Ionia. Gertrude Emkin was born in Germany August 18th, 1853, and came to America when twenty-seven years of age. She was married to Henry Ostermann in 1879. He preceded her in death July 31, 1921. Five children, twenty-eight grand children and eight great grand children survive her. Also one sister, Mrs. Mary Springer, of Green, Iowa. Mrs. Ostermann’s health failed her a week ago and developed into a critical condition to which she succumbed well fortified with the rites of the church at the age of eighty years and twenty-eight days. [COLBY PHONOGRAPH (Colby, Clark County, Wis.) Thursday, 28 Sept. 1933; transcribed by Marla Zwakman] Mrs. James E. Roberts (Emma Elizabeth Jones) Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday, Sept. 23rd at 10:30 a.m. at the Methodist church in Nashua, Iowa, for Mrs. James E. Roberts who passed away at her home near here, Saturday evening, Sept. 19th, death being caused by hardening of the arteries and complications. Emma Elizabeth Jones was born Jan. 29, 1858 near Nashua, Iowa, a few blocks from the Little Brown Church in the Vale, and at the time of her death was 78 years, 7 months and 20 days of age. She was the oldest child of Edward and Catherine Jones, who preceded her in death some years ago. She spent the early years of her life in the vicinity of Nashua. At the age of 28 years she was married to James E. Roberts and to this union were born six children. In 1906 the family moved to Lime Springs, Iowa, and later to Minnesota, and the last eight years of her life she resided near Abbotsford. She has been in failing health for the last two years, being confined to her bed the last four weeks. She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband, five daughters, (Pearl) Mrs. Lornie Phifer, (Bertha) Mrs. George Lewison, Abbotsford; (Myrtle) Mrs. Wallace Healey, Little Cedar, Iowa; (Edna) Mrs. Wm. Kohl, Fredricktown, Ohio; (Daisy) Mrs. Leroy Lobdell, Grasston, Minn.; and one son Blaine, who made his home with his parents. She is also survived by ten grandchildren, four brothers and three sisters. The deceased was a woman of great strength and endurance and did much for her family, for whom no sacrifice was too great. She was always willing to lend a helping hand to a neighbor or friend and her many acts of kindness will long be remembered. A brief service was held at the home Monday morning at 9 o’clock, with the Rev. L. C. Smith officiating. Rev. Hodgkins had charge of the services at the Methodist church in Nashua, Iowa, Wednesday. “Beautiful Isle of Somewhere” and “The Little Brown Church in the Vale” was sung during the services. [Abbotsford Tribune (Abbotsford, Clark County, Wis.) Thursday, 1 Oct. 1936; transcribed by Marla Zwakman] Augusta (Salzmann) Runge Mrs. A. J. Runge Called Mrs. A. J. Runge passed away at her home in this city Saturday morning after an illness of several months. About a year ago, Mrs. Runge became a victim to the dreaded disease, consumption, and she faded daily until death came to relieve her of her sufferings, Saturday morning, about 6:30 o’clock. Augusta Salzmann was born Aug. 27, 1861, and was united in marriage Jan. 16, 1883, at Tigerton, Wis., to Mr. A. J. Runge. Twenty-three years of her married life were spent at Merrill, Wis., and in April, 1906, she moved to Nashua. A husband, two sons and two daughters, one brother and one sister mourn her death. Her family were all with her when she died, excepting on son, who is at Los Angeles, Cal. One child, a mother, father and five sisters have preceded her to the other shore. Although the deceased had lived in this community but a short time she had made many warm friends, and was held in highest esteem by those who know her. She was a mother who devoted her life to the interests of her family, and her place in the home can never be filled. The funeral was held at the German Lutheran church at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, and the remains were laid to rest in Greenwood cemetery. [The Nashua Reporter, Nashua, Iowa, February 06, 1908, transcribed by Cathy Danielson] Clara L. Schultz Clara L. Schultz, 79, Alta Vista, died Sunday, March 21 at St. Joseph Community Hospital in New Hampton of natural causes. Funeral services will be 11 AM Thursday, March 25 at Zion Lutheran Church in Alta Vista with Reverend Rod Meyer officiating, Norma Firkins will be organist. Those in attendance will join in singing “What A Friend We Have In Jesus,” and Rev. Meyer will sing “Sweet Hour Of Prayer.” Interment will be in New Hampton Cemetery with Melvin Johnston, James Marik, Ronald Gebel, John Loes, Rod Friedrich, and Gary Gebel serving as casket bearers. Clara L. Weidler was born April 15, 1913 near Boyd, the daughter of Herman and Anna (Kottke) Weidler. She attended the rural schools and was married to Arthur W. Schultz on Feb. 23, 1938 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Fredericksburg. The couple lived in Fredericksburg for three years before moving to the Alta Vista area where they have since resided. Clara assisted her husband in the management of Schultz Hardware and was a member of Zion Church where she was active as a Sunday School teacher, in the ALCW, and the Altar Guild. Survivors include her husband Arthur, Alta Vista; one daughter, Mrs. Kenneth (Rosalie) Busch, Warren, IL; two granddaughters, Shannon Scofield and Michele Busch; one stepgrandson, Derrick Busch; one great-grandson, Jacob Strickland; two stepgreat-grandchildren; two sisters, Malina Moetsch, New Hampto,n and Nelda Stokes, Fredericksburg. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son-in-law, Bob Strickland. Visitation will be after 3 PM Wednesday at Conway Funeral Home in Elma and at the church an hour prior to services. (New Hampton Tribune, March 25, 1993) Mrs. W. Schultz Saturday Rites Held For Mrs. W. Schultz Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon for Mrs. Walter Schultz, 75, Mrs. Schultz died Thursday evening, Nov. 9, at her home. Rev. Robert Ruppert officiated at the services held at the First Methodist Church. Interment was in the New Hampton Cemetery, and Perry Conway Funeral Service was in charge of the arrangements. Harriet Louise Johnston was born Feb. 20, 1892, the daughter of William and Katie (Jackson) Johnston, in Sacramento, Calif. She came to New Hampton when 18 and was married to Walter Schultz in 1915. They farmed, and retired in 1950. She was a member of the First Methodist Church, active in circle work, and a member of the II to IV Club. Survivors include her husband, three sons, Arthur of Alta Vista, Lee of Fort Worth, Tex. And Eugene of New Hampton; two daughters, Mrs. Albert (Elaine) Meyerhoff and Mrs. Willis (Evelyn) Ihlenfeldt, both of Waterloo; a brother, Clarence Johnston of Oelwein; 19 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, George and Guy Johnston and a sister, Hannah Prahser. (New Hampton Tribune, November 16, 1967) Walter Arthur Schultz Arthur Schultz, 78, Alta Vista, died Monday, Jan. 30 at St. Joseph’s Community Hospital in New Hampton of natural causes. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Friday, Feb. 3, at Zion Lutheran Church in Alta Vista with Rev. David Moore officiating. Norma Furkins will be the organist and accompany soloist Rod Meyer singing “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” and “How Great Thou Art.” Interment will be in the New Hampton Cemetery with Melvin Johnston, John Loes, Gary Gebel, Norm Aldridge, Jim Marik, and Jerry Felder serving as casket bearers. Visitation will be Thursday, Feb 2, from 4-8 PM at Conway Funeral Home in Elma with a prayer service at 7:30 PM and also at the church for one hour prior to services. W. Arthur Schultz was born on Feb. 7, 1916 in Chickasaw County, the son of Walter and Harriet (Johnston) Schultz and was a graduate of New Hampton High School On Feb. 23, 1938 he was united in marriage to Clara Weidler at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Fredericksburg. The couple lived in Fredericksburg for three years before moving to Alta Vista. Arthur worked as a farmer for many years, then owned and operated Schultz’s Hardware Store until his retirement. He was very involved in the community and belonged to many organizations. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Kenneth (Rosalie) Busch, Warren, IL; granddaughters Shannon Schofield and Michelle (Ed) Lincicum; stepgrandson Derek (Colleen) Busch; great-grandsons Derek and Billy Busch and Jacob Lincicum; great-granddaughter Taylor Clarissa Lincicum; two brothers, Eugene Schultz, Hew Hampton, and Wm. Lee, Fort Worth, TX; two sisters, Evelyn Ihlenfeldt and Elaine Meyerhoff, both of Waterloo. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Clara, in 1993. (New Hampton Tribune, February 2, 1995) Walter William Schultz Walter Schultz Services Held Saturday Last rites for Walter Schultz, 77, of New Hampton were at 2 PM Saturday from the First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. John Riebhoff officiating. Charles Hansen was soloist, accompanied by Mrs. H. W. David. Interment was at the New Hampton Cemetery with Armin Schultz, Wesley Schultz, Ray Buscher, Pete Schulmeister, Lee John, and Duane Morey as pall bearers. Perry-Conway Funeral Service had charge of arrangements. Mr. Schultz died Thursday April 3, at the New Hampton Hospital. Walter Schultz was born December 24, 1891 at LaGrange, IL, the son of Henry and Anna (Feine) Schultz. On January 12, 1915, he was married to Harriet Johnston at New Hampton. Mrs. Schultz was a retired farmer and former custodian at the New Hampton Community School and was a member of the First United Methodist Church. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Albert Meyerhoff and Mrs. Willis Ihlenfeldt, both of Waterloo; three sons, Arthur of Alta Vista, Lee of Fort Worth, Texas, and Eugene of New Hampton; 19 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. Theodore DeBettignies of New Hampton and a brother, Alfred of Algona. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and a brother in infancy. (New Hampton Tribune, April 1969) Frank Scribner Frank Scribner Dies at New Hampton - Buried Tuesday Frank Scribner, one of Nashua’s oldest residents, died Sunday at the Chickasaw County home at New Hampton. He was 88 or 89 years old. Born in New York, he moved as a youth with his mother to Waverly. Later they moved to Nashua, where he had made his home most of the past 60 years. He had stayed at the County home during the winters for a number of years, and his return in the spring was as regular as the robins from the south. The body was brought to Oak Hill cemetery for burial Tuesday afternoon, and Rev. G. C. Lusted of the Methodist church read a short service at the grave. The only known surviving relatives are two nephews, Glenn and Guy Scribner of Waterloo. [The Nashua Reporter, Nashua, Iowa, Published April 11, 1934, transcribed by Cathy Danielson] | |
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