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Greene County, Iowa ObituariesBarbara Farrett Mrs. Barbara Farrett, age 84, one of Dougherty's oldest residents, died at her home Sunday morning about 2:20 of complications attendant with advanced age. Funeral services were held at St. Patrick's church yesterday morning at 9:30 o'clock, with the Rev. J. Hanill in charge. Burial was in St. Patrick's church cemetery. Mrs. Farrett was born in Dubuque county, at Keywest, March 27, 1860. She came to the Dougherty community with her husband in 1895. They settled on a farm three miles northwest of Dougherty. Mr. Farrett preceded her in death in 1937, and a daughter died in 1938. Surviving are six children, four daughters, Mrs. Anna Campbell, Mrs. Roy Holding, Mrs. Barney Campbell and Mrs. Margaret Mullin, and two sons, Bernard Farrett and John Farrett, all of Dougherty. There are also living 20 grand-children, four of whom, grand-sons are in the armed services, and 21 great-grandchildren. [Iowa Recorder, Jan 12, 1944 - Submitted by Linda Dietz] Elizabeth Gates Mrs. George W. Gates, age 85, a long-time resident of Marble Rock, died at her home in Des Moines and was buried in Hillside cemetery at Marble Rock Saturday. Formerly Elizabeth Tift, Mrs. Gates was the daughter of Mr. and mrs. R.C. Tift and married George W. Gates in 1882. They had one daughter, Leila, now Mrs. Raymond Reis of Des Moines. Also surviving are one grandson, George Reis, one granddaughter, Mrs. Wendell Lisle of Gutherie Center, and one great-granddaughter. [Iowa Recorder, Feb 2, 1944 - Submitted by Linda Dietz] Benjamin Loomis (Scranton, Iowa) Benjamin Loomis, a reside of the Scranton community for more than 30 years, passed away at the home of his son in Greenbrier township, on Tuesday, his death following a slight stroke of paralysis which occurred about three weeks ago and as a result of which he gradually grew weaker until the end. Mr. Loomis was a quiet, unassuming citizen who had none but friends in the community. He was of a cheerful and companionable disposition and upright character and there are very many who mourn with the widow and children of the deceased the passing of this aged and kindly man. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. C. Wright this afternoon at 2 p.m. o'clock. Ex-County Auditor Lee Davis read the Masonic ritualistic service at the cemetery. The tenderest sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved ones in this, their hour of great grief. Benjamin Loomis was born in West Springfield, Mass. In 1838. When a young man of 18 years he went to Illinois. He was united in marriage to Miss Philena Clawson at Henry, Ill., in 1862, who still survives. Six children were born to this union, S. E. Loomis, who died in Mississippi in 1909; Ellen Angenetta Loomis, died in 1872; Mrs. Wm. Plum of Rockwell City, Ia.; Mrs. J. W. Ballard of Adel, Ia.; G. L. Loomis of Greenbrier township, and Mrs. Ira McCurg of Spencer, Ia. He united with the Church of Christ at Putnam, Ill., in early manhood; moved with his family to Scranton, Ia., in 1882 He lived in that vicinity until his death, which occurred at the home of his son, G. L. Loomis, Feb. 2, 1915, at the age of 77 years and 2 days. [Henry Republican, Henry IL February 15, 1915] Michael McLaughlin Funeral services for Michael McLaughlin, age 86, pioneer resident of the Dougherty community, were held in St. Patrick's church at Dougherty Friday morning at 9:30 o'clock. Burial was made in the church cemetery. Mr. McLaughlin was a resident of the Dougherty community nearly 70 years, coming to Iowa in 1876 where the family settled on a farm four miles west of Dougherty. He was married to Catherine Finegan at Rockwell. Besides his widow, he is survived by a daughter-in-law, Mrs, Harry McLaughlin of Boston, Massachuetts, several nieces and nephews. [Iowa Recorder, Feb 9, 1944 - Submitted by Linda Dietz] Rev. Granville Moody Des Moines, Iowa, June 5 - The Rev. Granville (also known as Colonel) Moody died at his residence, near Jefferson, Greene County, yesterday afternoon. His death was caused by injuries received by being thrown from a buggy last Sunday. He was on his way to fill a memorial service appointment at the Methodist Episcopal church, where there was a large congregation. There were in the carriage Charles P. Moody, who was driving; his little daughter, and Col. Moody. They were making extra speed on account of being late, when one of the traces loosened from the whiffletree, letting the tongue fall to the ground. As the carriage turned a street corner it struck the heels of the horses, starting them into a run and overturning the carriage. Col. Moody fell heavily upon his face and at once it was feared he had received fatal injuries. Kind hands bore him into a house near by and he soon revived, and afterward was taken to his home. He suffered great pain in one of his lungs, and could only find ease in a sitting posture, and since that time has grown gradually worse until the end came. Col. Moody settled in Iowa with his son about five years ago, and under the weight of years and infirmity has lived so quietly as to have been little known as the powerful revivalist whose fame covered Ohio before the war, and whose oddity and bravery during that period as an army Chaplain made his fame, previously limited to this State, national. His funeral will attract a large attendance of surrounding Grand Army of the Republic posts. [The New York Times, Published June 6, 1887] Norma Marjorie (Freie) Schlicht Norma Marjorie Schlicht, daughter of Theodore Freie and Helen Wolf Freie, was born Nov. 19, 1914 in Boxholm and died Aug. 2, 2006, at Greene County Medical Center in Jefferson at the age of 91 years, 8 months and 13 days. Services were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Rippey United Methodist Church in Rippey with Rev. Clare DeBoef officiating. Interment followed at Rippey Cemetery. Casket bearers were Rick Nelson, David Schlicht, Clark Fessler, Nicholas Weber, Mike Schlicht and Wayne Walker. Honorary casket bearers were Rhonda Jensen, Deanna Weber, Kelly Allison, RaNae Brady and Michelle Walker. Marjorie Vannatta was the organist and Allison Lingren was the soloist. LaVere Derry and Myron Rinker were the ushers. Norma graduated from Boxhom High School in 1932. While living at home, she was part of a group that fed those who built Highway 169. On May 2, 1936, she was united in marriage with "Fred" William Fredrick Schlicht in Boxholm. They were the parents of four children: Karen, Richard, Dean, and Dennis. The couple lived in the Boxholm and Lanyon areas where they farmed. After Fred's death in 1995, she stayed on the farm until she moved to Jefferson in June of 2001. Norma enjoyed quilting, gardening and bird watching. She liked to play cards, go square dancing and she played pitch with a group at Greenewood. She was a member of the Rippey United Methodist Church, Rippey Ladies Aid and had enjoyed being a Pink Lady with the Green County Medical Center for many years. While living in Jefferson, Norma attended the First United Methodist Church. Norma is survived by three sons: Richard Schlicht (Janice) of Rippey, Dean Schlicht of Kansas City, KS, and Dennis Schlicht of Grand Junction; eight grandchildren, Rhonda Jensen, RaNae Brady (Tom), Deanna Weber, Michelle Walker (Wayne), Kelly Allison (Joe), Rick Nelson (Shari), David Schlicht and Mike Schlicht. She was preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Helen Freie; her husband, Fred; her daughter, Karen Nelson Thompson; three brothers, Warner, Orville and Jim Freie and two sisters: Elsie Lingren and Gladys Finestead. Hastings Funeral Home in Jefferson was in charge of the arrangements. [Des Moines Register, Published August 6, 2006, Submitted by: Carolyn Henley] Mrs. W.A. Wallace Mrs. W.A. Wallace, died at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. M.C. Mead, in Aredale, Monday morning about 11:00 o'clock. She had never regained her former strength after a stroke suffered several months ago. Her condition became worst last week until her death. Funeral and burial services are being held in Cherokee. [Iowa Recorder, Feb 9, 1944 - Submitted by Linda Dietz] George H. Weeks George H. Weeks was born in Green County, Iowa, May 22, 1870. He departed this live December 2, 1927, at his home near Bunker Hill, Kansas at the age of 57 years, 6 months and 10 days. In 1878 his father brought the family from Iowas to Russell County taking a homestead on which he lived practically all his life. Thirty-three years ago as the death of his father he assumed the responsibility of the family, caring for his mother until her death eighteen years ago. He was united in marriage to Ruth C. Meharg, June 4, 1902. To this union were born nine children, all of whom are still living. He was converted early in life and united to the Friends Church of which he was a faithful member until his death, bearing the responsibility of the church activity uncomplainingly. He was his pastors loyal supporter. When other grew discouraged at times his faith remained clear and bright. His loss is felt not only by the church but the community realizes a good man is gone, and one who has taken much interest in hits welfare. He was much appreciated by the quarterly meeting which he served as clerk until compelled, because of physical disability, to give up the position . He was a noble father and left a wonderful heritage to his children, some of whom feel keenly the responsibility which has been shifter to their shoulders. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife and children, Nina , Marion and wife Edith, Mary Leland, George, Glenn, Jennie, Vernon and Iva May, also two grandchildren, John Edgar and Orval Edwin Weeks; a brother Burr H. Weeks, Brownell, Kansas, two sisters Carrie E. Parker, Beaver, Kansas and Esther E. Meharg, Bunker Hill, Kansas and other relatives and friends. The funeral service was conducted at Shannon Friend Church by former pastors Alice K. Barnes and Edward Wright of Haviland, Kansas, assisted by the present pastor, Lola Steen. Brother Wright brought a very touching heart searching message using II Kings 5:1-6 as the basis. Time was given for expression of appreciation of the life of the deceased to which some responded. Interment was made in Cross Plains Cemetery. [Bunker Hill Advertiser, Bunker Hill, Kansas, Published Dec. 8, 1927] ..... The funeral service was conducted at Shannon Friend Church by former pastors Alice K. Barnes and Edward Wright of Haviland, Kansas, assisted by the present pastor, Lola Steen. Brother Wright brought a very touching heart searching message using II Kings 5:1-6 as the basis. Time was given for expression of appreciation of the life of the deceased to which some responded. Interment was made in Cross Plains Cemetery. [Bunker Hill Advertiser, Bunker Hill, Kansas, Published Dec. 8, 1927]
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