Kossuth County Iowa Obituaries Page 4 Arvine P. Beck Arvine P. Beck died at his home in Independence township, Palo Alto, Co., near Forsythe, Wednesday, February 23rd, 1898, of Bright's disease, aged 72 years and 10 months. The deceased was born in Columbian county, Ohio in the month of May, 1825, and grew to manhood's estate in his native county. In 1849 he was united in marriage to Miss Phoebe Covington, who with five grown children, survive him. In the year 1872, Mr. Beck and family came to Emmetsburg to reside, but in the spring of 1873, he removed to his homestead in Independence township, where he continued to reside until death called him hence. When Mr. Beck first moved to his homestead, the greater share of the country was a vast prairie, but he lived to see this prairie transformed into beautiful and comfortable homes. He was a strong man in every way, always ready to do his duty to his family, his neighbors, his country, and his God. When the civil war broke out he left home, wife, and children, and enlisted in the 89th Indiana U.S.A., and fought manfully in defense of his country, and in one of the battles for the union he was severely wounded. He was a member of the Henry Dillon, G.A.R. post of this city, and was won't to march with his comrades on Memorial day to aid in depositing tokens of love on the graves of the heroes who had passed on to the enternal camping ground before him. But, now he too, has gone to join his comrades, and another chair is vacant at the hearthstone. The funeral took place Sunday, Feb. 27, at the German Methodist church in Fenton township, Kossuth Co., and the remains interred in the church cemetery. [Newspaper Unknown, Death on 23 Feb. 1897, Submitted by: Carolyn Kuczmarski] Elizabeth (Bamsey) Bowen Kossuth Resident For 48 Years Dies Mrs. Elizabeth Bowen, resident of Kossuth since 1884, died Sunday at the General hospital, where she has been a patient for a year suffering with gall bladder trouble. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Congregational church, with the Rev. F. J. Clark in charge, and burial was made in Riverview cemetery. Mrs. Bowen was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Bamsey, and was born February 9, 1854, at West Hebron, N. Y. When Mrs. Bowen was a year old the family moved to Illinois and later to Iowa. In 1884 Mr. Bamsey brought his children to Kossuth county. When she was 19 years old she taught in Union county schools, and continued in Kossuth schools till her marriage. She was married to A. L. Bowen, farmer near Algona, in 1899. Mr. Bowen died a number of years after they retired to Algona, and Mrs. Bowen has made her home here since. Mrs. Bowen had no children, but two foster daughters, living in South Dakota and Pennsylvania, respectively, survive. Dr. H. R. Gibson, Algona, is a nephew, and Frank Bamsey, who attended the services, is a brother, and makes his home in Minnesota. [Kossuth County Advance, Algona, Iowa, Published May 12, 1932] Submitted by C. Danielson Carrie Elvesta (Valentine) Boyer Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at the Abbotsford armory for Mrs. Carrie Boyer who died of a stroke Saturday night at the age of 78 years. Aaron Erickson and Eddie Schwartz officiated at the rites and internment was made in the Abbotsford cemetery. The former Carrie Elvesta Valentine was born in Pierre, S.D., on June 13, 1876, and received her education in Burt, Iowa. Her first husband, Charles H. Stewart, died in 1927 and in 1927 she married Charles Boyer at Edgar. Surviving are her husband and four children – James Stewart of Cokato, Minn., Mrs. Alice Olander of Kalispell, Mont., Mrs. John (Esther) Lindberg of Abbotsford and Mrs. Vivian Jolinette of Houston, Tex. There are 20 grand children and 34 great grand children. Brothers and sisters surviving are Bessie Krueger of Atwater, Minn., Anna Krueger of Roseau, Minn., Mae Schauf of Chicago, Ill., Daisy Winter of Minot, N.D., Albert Valentine of Burt, Iowa, Jesse of Algoma, Iowa, Herbert of Truman, Minn., Roy of New London, Minn., and Clarence of Benson, Minn. One brother, George, preceded her in death. [Colby Phonograph (Colby, Clark County, Wis.) Thursday, 3 Nov. 1955; transcribed by Marla Zwakman] William Buck Died of His Injuries William Buck was the name of the young man who was injured last week south of Whittemore and not Butts as the Courier reported. He was working for Mr. Bass a few miles southeast of Whittemore, and his relatives live near Fenton. He was at work putting hay into the barn and something went wrong with the carrier and be went up to fix it. When the carrier was adjusted he jumped down onto the wagon on which a pitchfork was sticking, the times in the hay and the handle upright. He came onto the handle and it entered the rectum, passed through the colon where it turns to the horizontal and pierced the mesentery, that membranous system that holds the intestines in place. The handle entered his body not less than fourteen inches. Incredible as it may seem the young man pulled that piece of wood out of his body himself, no one, it seems, being with him at that instant. Dr. McCreery was called at once and when he reached the unfortunate man he found him in an awful condition. The shock was so great that the poor fellow seemed ready to die any moment. Dr. McCreery phoned for Dr. Cretzmeyer and the latter went as fast as his auto could carry him. The doctors consulted and felt that the injured man could not stand an operation at that time and that in all probability he would die any how. They inserted sponges saturated with healing or easing solutions and concluded to wait until the next day and then be guided by his condition. He seemed easier the next day and they concluded that there might be one chance in many of his recovery if opened and the ruptured parts sewed, but no chance whatever if nothing was done, Dr. Fellows was called to administer the anesthetic and Doctors Cretzmeyer and McCreery did the cutting. They opened the abdomen, the wall of which had become as solid as a board. They sewed the intestines and the mesentery and removed clots of blood from the latter, putting him in shape to live if it were possible that he could live. But the shock and the injury were too great, and death ensued the next day. The young man was about 23 years of age. [Algona Courier; Published Thurs., July 20, 1916] Submitted by A Friend of Free Genealogy William Carter The startling news came last Saturday that our pioneer citizen, William Carter, an inmate of the insane hospital at Independence, had been killed by the cars while walking on the Iowa Central track about three miles east of Kaymond. He had been given many liberties while at the hospital and in some way went out of the yard unobserved by the guard. When found one week ago today, the head had been completely severed from the body. The remains were forwarded to Irvington where, on Monday, the funeral services were preached by Rev. Button and the exercises at the cemetery conducted by the Masonic fraternity. Many were there as mourners, and there were present also many of the old settlers who had once been neighbors of the deceased. William Carter was born June 2,1831, in Lawrence county, Pa. He was one of our earliest pioneers, making his home on the farm just north of Irvington since 1858. For that piece of of land he paid $1,000 in gold a few years previous. In June 1864, he married Martha Crose who died in April, 1881. As the result of that union there were born unto them; Mary, the deceased wife of Frank Miller; George, who died a few years after marrying Fanny Trask; Henrietta, now the wife of Fred Hoiman of Summit, S. D.; Lucy, now the wife of Dr. Sellors at New Castle, Pa.; and Abram, a resident of Irvington. The deceased was of Scotch-Irish descent, and was a brother of Mrs. Thos. Hanna of Burt and a first cousin of the late Kinsey Carlon, the father of the latter and the mother of the deceased being brother and sister. There are also several brothers and sisters in the east, He was sent to the hospital for the insane about five years ago. His relatives say that the derangement of his mind was caused by being thrown from a horse when a young man. Wm. Carter was always a good reliable citizen and honorable in his dealings with his neighbors. He was for nearly 40 years a prominent figure in the neighborhood of Irvington. So another pioneer has gone to the great beyond. [Algona, Iowa Advance; Published Oct. 18, 1901] Submitted by A Friend of Free Genealogy Chris Choening Chris Choening, a blacksmith, formerly of Greenwood Ia., and Missoula, Mont, shot and killed himself in a hotel at Seattle, kneeling before a mirror. [The Garland globe (Garland, Utah), July 03, 1909, sent by KT] Warren C. Danson W. C. Danson Dies; Ill Three Weeks With Erysipelas Warren C. Danson, who had been sick three weeks with erysipelas, died last Thursday, and funeral services were conducted Saturday at the Methodist Church by the Rev. C. V. Hulse, pastor. The county bar association, of which Mr. Danson was a member, attended in a body and also attended the burial at Riverview cemetery. It had been known for a week or more preceding his death that Mr. Dansons condition was critical. He had figured so long in the activities of the town that there were many inquiries daily for news of his condition. He made no fight for life, seemingly being weary and ready to go. Mr. Danson, who would have been 71 had he lived till October 27, was born of English immigrants at Pewaukee, Wis., in 1861, the youngest of ten children, all now dead. His parents had been married in England. In 1885 Mr. Danson came to Algona, and he lived here 47 years. On July 25, 1890, he was married to Cora Maude Walker, who died in 1918. He never remarried. There are six children, all of whom were here for the funeral: Florence (Mrs. Wm. K. Scholten), Spirit Lake; May (Mrs. L. W. Fox), Algona; Robert O., Oklahoma City; Nell (Mrs. R. H. Greenwood), Sidney; Dorothy (Mrs. L. D. Lehan), Sioux City; and Paul A., Algona. There are eight grandchildren, two of whom bear their grandfather's name. After he came here Mr. Danson studied law under his brother, the late R. J. Danson, and in due time was admitted to the bar on examination. Some years later R. J. moved to Spokane, Wash., and W. C. continued the practice of law here. For many years, under the firm name of Danson & Butler, Mr. Danson was also associated in the real estate business with E. B. Butler, who moved to Atascadero, Calif., a few years ago. Mr. Danson continued to practice law after the Danson & Butler partnership was dissolved, and on the death of the late S. W. Crowell he was appointed justice of the peace, which office he still held at death. His early education was obtained in the Pewaukee high school and at a normal training school in the same town. During his entire residence here Mr. Danson was a leading member of the Methodist church, and for a time he served as Sunday school superintendent. He was a man of the most upright character in whom everybody he knew had confidence. His passing is part of the change in personnel, as the third generation since Algona was founded prepares to yield place to the fourth. [Kossuth County Advance, Algona, Iowa, Published May 12, 1932] Submitted by C. Danielson Dennis Hegarty After suffering for a couple of weeks from an attack of pneumonia Dennis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hegarty, died last week Tuesday. He was born in this county in 1884 and had always made his home with his parents. The family has been very much afflicted with severe illness for the past few weeks, six or seven of the members being sick with pneumonia the same time. All have survived except Dennis. He was an industrious worker and was of great aid in helping to support the family. The funeral was held from the Catholic church Saturday, the services being conducted by Father Halpin. [Algona, Iowa Advance; Published March 12, 1908] Submitted by A Friend of Free Genealogy Mary Ana Whitney Langdon The funeral of Mrs. Mary Ana Whitney Langdon was held from the home Sunday afternoon. Sympathizing neighbors and friends were present to witness the last sad rites in behalf of one whom they had long admired. Of the distant relatives only Mrs. D. D. Townsend was able to be present. On receiving the sad telegram announcing the death of her mother, she immediately started from Billings, Montana, and reached here Saturday. The services, conducted by Rev. O, H. Holmes, were impressive throughout, He based his remarks on Mrs. Langdon's favorite passage of scripture—Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for Thou art with me. With Miss Smith at the piano, Miss Leney and Dr. A. L. Bist sang a duet, and the latter also rendered as a solo, "I'm a Pilgrim," The remains were interred at Riverview Cemetery. [Algona, Iowa Advance; Published March 26, 1908] Submitted by A Friend of Free Genealogy John Loebig 1870-1940 Wesley, Sept. 1--Funeral services were held at St. Joseph’s Church Thursday for John Loebig, 70, the Rev. L. N. Klein, pastor saying the requiem high mass and Monsignor M. Schimmel, of Remsen, cousin of Mr. Loebig in charge of the rites. Mr. Loebig, pioneer farmer here, was found dead in bed last week Thursday morning at 4 o’clock, a victim of heart disease. He had been in fairly good health, and so his death was a great shock to family and friends. To Wesley as Boy Mr. Loebig was born at Freeport, Ill., October 25, 1870, and was brought to Wesley by his parents when he was a small child. Marriage to Ann Lickteig, took place October 11, 1898, and two years later they moved to the farm two miles east of Wesley which has ever since been the family home. Three children were born and survive: Victor, Wesley; Mrs. (Marie) Elmer Doughan, Britt; and Mrs. (Mildred) Leonard Arndorfer, Wesley, Mrs. Loebig survives, also a brother Edw., Wesley, and four sisters: Mrs. John Dole, Brighton, Colo.; Mrs. John Huber, Buffalo Center; Mrs. Barney Brockling, Independence; and Mrs. Rufus Welter, Corwith. Three brothers are dead: Chas. 1934; Eugene, 1936; Frank, 1938. Held Important Positions Mr. Loebig had been director of the Farmers elevator here since its organization in 1907, and had been president of the board since 1928. He was vice president of the creamery from its organization 18 years ago, and he had been a director of the Exchange State bank many years. Pall-bearers were five nephews Raymond Huber, Louis Loebig, Joseph Dole, Wilfred Loebig, Edmund Loebig, and a grandson, Merle Loebig. Many for Funeral Out of town relatives attended the funeral were: Mrs. John Mathias, Chester, S. D.; Mrs. Peter Lickteig and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Studer, Sioux Falls; Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Dole and Charles Dole, Eldora; Mr. and Mrs. John Huber, Buffalo Center, son Ray; Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Brockling, Independence, Mrs. Frank Loebig, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Hoffer, Lismore, Minn.; the James Hughes family, Stockton, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. Gene Hood, Mr. Gusta Patterson, Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Loebig, Mrs. P. J. Kohlhaas, Mr. and Mrs. John Fraser, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Sherman, Mrs. Karl Hoffman, Algona; the Rufus Welters, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Loebig, Corwith; Mrs. Edw. W. Igou, Roy Igou, Jesse Igou, Mason City; Monsignor M. A. Schemmel, Remsen; Joseph Lickteig, Greeley, Kans.; Ambrose Lickteig, of Sexton; Mr. and Mrs. James Gibson, Thompson; Mr. and Mrs. Louis Schleusner, Mrs. Don Butz, Miss Jacobs, Garner; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hoffer, Waterloo. [Kossuth County Advance, September 1940, submitted by A Friend of Free Genealogy] Elizabeth Matern Woman Dies, Leaves 172 Descendants Wesley--Mrs. Elizabeth Matern, 89, mother of 16 children, 14 of whom are living, died at her farm home south of Wesley Sunday morning after several months’ illness. She leaves 172 descendants including 61 grandchildren, 89 great grandchildren and eight great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, The Rev. Fr. L. N. Klein officiating. Burial in the church cemetery. Mrs. Matern was the widow of Michael Matern who died in 1927. She had lived on the farm where she died since 1898. Surviving children are Mrs. Anna Kunz, Des Moines; Mrs. Emma Sherman, Fort Dodge, Mrs. Martha Sherman, Des Moines; Mrs. Zita Studer, Wesley; Joe Matern, Panora; Julius and Adam Matern, Wesley; Mrs. Hettie Primising, Melvin; Mrs. Stella Vogel, Ann Arbor, Mich.; Ben Matern, Thornton; Frank Matern, Cheyenne, Wyo., and Venerable Sr. M. Hertula, Snyder, Neb. ......... Note - Names of the 4 deceased children: Louis Matern, Victor Matern, Clara Matern Loebig, and Sister Mary Illuminata Note - Husband, Michael Matern, died July 1, 1928 Note - Dates for Elizabeth Lorenz Matern, August 23, 1863, December 27, 1952 [Newspaper unknown, Submitted by a Friend of Free Genealogy] Henry A. Matson While in town last Saturday Henry A. Matson felt" a sinking spell approaching and was unable to return home. He stayed over night with his sister, Mrs. Nettie Peugnet, but grew weaker till about 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon when he breathed his last. Rev. Chipperfield preached the funeral sermon Tuesday when the body was laid to rest. Being a member of the Masonic fraternity the West Bend and Algona lodges attended the services in a body. The remains were interred in the cemetery in the presence of a large number of heart-broken friends and relatives. Henry A. Matson was born in Illinois, April 12, 1851, and came to this county with his parents about 32 years ago. After reaching his majority he continued to farm on the old homestead in Riverdale till his death. He was a man of good clean morals and held in high esteem by everybody who knew him. His word was as good as a bond for he always fulfilled his promises and kept his credit good. [Algona, Iowa Advance; Published Oct. 18, 1901] Submitted by A Friend of Free Genealogy Mrs. W. B. Monroe One of the saddest occurrences we have been called upon to chronicle in a long time is the death of Mrs. Monroe which occurred at the Hotel Best last Friday night, Jan. 15. She had been in seemingly good health until a few days previous to her death, when she was taken with LaGrippe which was complicated with a spinal affection and rapidly sapped her little remaining strength. Mrs. Monroe had many warm friends in this city who loved and respected her for her many admirable qualities and with the bereaved family will mourn her early loss. She leaves a husband and four sons, Frank, James, Clayton and Lowell. Brief funeral services were held at the hotel Monday morning and although the hour was very early a large number assembled to pay a last tribute of respect to the departed. The remains were then taken to the early morning train and sent to the old home of the deceased at Algona, Iowa, where they were accompanied by Mr. Monroe and sons, Frank and James. ..... A CARD OF THANKS W. B. Monroe and family wish to extend their heartfelt thanks to all who assisted them during the sickness of their wife and mother, and to especially thank the ladies who were with her during her last illness. (From Faulk County Record, Faulkton, South Dakota; Thursday, January 18, 1894, Page 5)Submitted by Harold Way Albert Nehring, Sr. Albert Nehring Sr. of Milan, passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital at Chippewa Falls Monday morning, August 4, 1930, at seven o’clock, after a lingering illness of cancer. Funeral services were held at the Catholic church at Wurtzberg Thursday morning at nine o’clock, the Rev. Urban Baer officiating. The deceased was born February 1, 1869, at Kamin, West Prussia, Germany. He came to America at the age of fourteen years and settled at New York, then went to Ledyard, Iowa, where in 1897 he was united in marriage to Miss Anna Kramer. In 1911 he bought a farm west of Abbotsford and in 1920 he moved to a farm near Milan. Two years ago, on account of poor health, he sold his farm and moved to Milan with his daughter Agnes. His wife died six years ago. He leaves to mourn his death three sons and one daughter, George of Sheboygan, Albert of West Bend, and Mike and Agnes of Milan, and four grandchildren; one sister in Brooklyn, N.Y., and one sister and one brother in Germany. Mr. Nehring was a man of sterling worth, a kind and affectionate husband and father and a good neighbor, and will be sadly missed by his many friends in this community. The children were all present at the funeral services which were largely attended not only by the people of this vicinity but also from his former home near Abbotsford. [Abbotsford Tribune (Abbotsford, Clark County, Wis.) Thursday, 7 Aug. 1930; transcribed by Marla Zwakman] Beatrice Osier The funeral of little Beatrice, the baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Osier, was held from the home yesterday afternoon, Rev. R. T. Chipperfield conducting the beautiful and touching services. She was about eight months old and was a bright little child. About a week before her death she became afflicted with spinal meningitis which caused her to pass away Tuesday morning at 1:40. [Algona, Iowa Advance; Published Sept. 22, 1904] Submitted by A Friend of Free Genealogy May (Turner) Palmer DROPPED DEAD! A Sudden Summons to Mrs. Ed. Palmer Tuesday Morning The news of the death of Mrs. Ed Palmer Tuesday morning was like a bolt from a blue.sky. She was up as usual that morning and prepared breakfast for the family and partook of it with them and was making some provisions for dinner when she collapsed and died in a moment. It is supposed that her heart failed to act and death immediately ensued. The shock to the family, the husband and five sons, can be better imagined than described. Word was sent to the friends as soon as possible, Geo. Turner the father and C. H. Turner the uncle of the deceased, and Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Jenkinson, the latter a sister of Mr. Palmer, and others. They came and assisted the bereaved husband and children. Mr. Jenkinson took the two younger boys, aged about 6 and 7 years, to his home in the country to lessen the burden at the sorrowing home. Kind friends offered assistance and helped to sooth the feelings of those, in sorrow. Deceased's maiden name was May Turner. She was born on the Turner farm in Cresco township on June 20, 1875. She was married on July 10, 1893 to E. J. Palmer, and has lived most of the time since then in Algona. The funeral services, will be held in the Methodist church today at 3 o'clock, and will be conducted by Rev. Taylor. [Algona Courier; Published Thurs., July 20, 1916] Submitted by A Friend of Free Genealogy Rev. Ernest Albert Phelps Death of Rev. E. A. Phelps Tuesday morning at 11:30 at the hospital in Chicago, Rev. Ernest Albert Phelps passed into the beyond with joy and happiness, while his faithful wife was beside him. The body was embalmed and reached here for burial yesterday morning, and was accompanied by Mrs. Phelps. He was born in Canada August 24, 1860 and was consequently a little over forty-two years old when he died. He was married to Miss Isola Bourne at the home of her parents, Dr. and Mrs. W. T. Bourne, October 7 1884. He bought a farm in Burt township where they lived for ten years and where they prospered. During that period Mr. Phelps felt the divine call to enter the ministry. Following the dictates of his conscience he entered the college at Fayette, Iowa in January 1895 and remained there till his graduation in 1899. After being ordained as a minister of the M. E. church he preached for one year at Lincoln Center near Clear Lake. Then he served as pastor of the church at Klemme for two years, then one year at Kanawha. His last charge was at Cylinder where he preached for one year and where he had delivered one sermon for the coming year. On the 12th day of October, Rev. Phelps and family with Dr. Bourne and wife went to the World's Fair and remained there for eleven days before starting home. While on the train between St. Louis and Chicago Rev. Phelps was taken sick on the night of the 24th. On reaching Chicago it was finally thought best to take him to hospital as he was supposed to be afflicted with pleurisy. Mrs. Phelps on being informed that his case was not serious and that he was improving, came on home with her children, A week ago Monday in obedience to a telegram stating that her husband was in a critical condition, Mrs. Phelps returned to Chicago and was beside him for several days before he died; His disease had developed into pneumonia which carried him away. His last days were happy ones to him. He prayed not only for his family and relatives but for his church people whom he loved so well. He sent messages to his children desiring them to have the same confidence in Jesus that he had in his dying hours. He repeatedly called for the angel of death to bear him away to heaven. While his wife was nearly crushed over her affliction when he closed his eyes for the last time on earth, she assures us that knowing as she does how happily he died, she would not ask his return now. It will always be a great comfort to her to feel that he is simply at home waiting for her and her family. While he was a resident of this county, before he entered the ministry Mr. Phelps was known to be a very conscientious and noble hearted man. Besides his wife he leaves to mourn his loss two sons—Ross William and Glen Albert. The funeral will be held from the M. E. church Friday forenoon at 10:30. [Algona, Iowa Advance; Published Nov. 10, 1904] Submitted by A Friend of Free Genealogy John Ray On the 15th inst. John Ray died of heart disease at the soldier's home at Marshalltown. The remains were brought to Algona and the funeral sermon preached at the Catholic church by Father Hatpin on Wednesday of this week. He was born in Ireland in 1827 and came to this country before he reached his majority. He was married in Ohio in 1853, and lived in that state for several years. He was a veteran of the civil war, having served three years as a member of Company A, 30th Iowa infantry, and was honorably discharged from the service. During the year 1870, he moved with his family to this county and located on his homestead in Prairie township near Corwith. This has been his home up to the time of his death. During the last ten or twelve years he has spent much of his time at the soldiers' home during the winter seasons on account of old age and inability to labor. As a pioneer he endured the many hardships incident to a new country. The wife of the deceased lives here, Thomas, his son, in Colorado; and John at Goldfleld. His daughter Maggie, lives at West Union; Agnes and Mary Jane, at Milwaukee; Angeline, now Mrs. Muldoon, in Minnesota; and Lizzie, the wife of Albert Hackman, at this place. [Algona, Iowa Advance; Published Oct. 18, 1901] Submitted by A Friend of Free Genealogy Robert W. Richardson R. W. Richardson is Buried. Funeral services for Robert W. Richardson were held at the Baptist church here last week Wednesday afternoon and burial was made in the Greenwood cemetery. Mrs. Richardson died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Henry Ruble, Gary, Ind. The Richardson's had been residents of Armstrong since May, 1898, but last November went to Gary to live with their daughters. Mr. Richardson had been an invalid for several years, and Mrs. Richardson, who had also been in failing health for some time, suffered a stroke last February and died February 25. Eight children survive: Lewis and Gilbert, Portland, Ore.; Ralph, Ventura, Calif.; Earl, Parshall, N. D.; Robert, Chicago; Selba, Minneapolis; and Mrs. Ruble and Mrs. Virgil Decker, Gary. Mrs. Richardson was a sister of Mrs. Anne McQuirk, Bancroft. [Kossuth County Advance, Algona, Iowa, Published May 12, 1932] Submitted by C. Danielson Girl Ritter LeMars, la, Sept. 3.—The 5-year-old daughter of August Ritter, residing two miles from town, was instantly killed by a horse. The little girl ran to meet her father when he came in from the field, and when he unhitched, the horses followed them into the barn. As she entered the barn a horse kicked at her, striking her on the forehead, killing her instantly. [Algona, Iowa Advance; Published Sept. 8, 1904] Submitted by A Friend of Free Genealogy Mrs. R. H. Sankey Mrs. R. H. Sankey Dies April 3rd at Bancroft Bancroft, Apr. 4—Funeral services will be held this week Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 for Mrs. R. H. Sankey, who died at her home Monday morning at 3 o'clock. Mrs. Sankey suffered a stroke ten days ago and had been bedfast since. She was born in Humboldt county January 19, 1872, and at 18 was married at Dakota City. Nine children survive: Wesley, Princeton, 111.; Mrs. N. M. Sherman, of Oraettinger; Kay, Irvington; Harry, Britt; Bert, Princeton; Leo, Algona; Mra. Milton Beitz, Bancroft; Delbert, Algona; and Hazel, at home. She had 25 grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. [Kossuth County Algona (Iowa) Advance; Published Thurs., April 6, 1933] Submitted by A Friend of Free Genealogy Martha (Marsh) Seeley Mrs. Martha Seeley passed gently away Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Geo. H. Williams. Her maiden name was Martha Marsh. She was born in the state of Vermont, November, 16, 1825. She was married in Illinois to Thomas Seeley, a brother to A. L. Seeley, one of the well known pioneers of this county. About thirty-two years ago her husband died. When Mr. Williams and family moved to this place twenty two years ago, Mrs. Seeley came with them and till her death made her home with them. She has two other daughters living—Mrs. Geo, Dart of Marshalltown and Mrs. Will Waterbury of Sacramento, California. Mrs. Seeley was an ambitious worker and was never content, while in good health, to remain idle. She was remarkably swift in all her movements for a woman of her years.On account of a growing cancer her health began to decline about fourteen months ago, when she was obliged to desist from her accustomed labor. The funeral was held from the home yesterday forenoon, Rev. Chipperfield conducting the services. Kind neighbors and friends who had held Mrs. Seeley in high esteem, were present to contribute onsolation to the bereaved family. The remains were taken to Ackley and buried beside the grave of her husband. [Algona, Iowa Advance; Published Sept. 8, 1904] Submitted by A Friend of Free Genealogy Marie Margaret Elizabeth (Johnson) Seemann SHE DIES FROM FRIGHT Mrs. John M. Seemann Expires Suddenly, Fearing Son-in-law Was Hurt. WAS INVALID FOR 3 YEARS She Was Born in Germany and Married there, coming to US in 1809. Mrs. John M. Seemann died suddenly at the home of her daughter, Mrs. F. C. Reineeke, near Irvington, last Friday evening at 7 o'clock, as the result of a singular incident. Having been an invalid for three years and in ill health for ten years before, she was making her home for the winter with her daughter and family. During the day of the sad event Mr. Reineeke had been out to Sexton, and while coming home in the evening accidently let his team get away from him near the William Ward place, three quarters of a mile east of his home. The team came trotting home without a driver and was seen by Mrs. Reineeke and her mother. While the wife was unhitching the team something was said to the effect that Charley might be hurt. Mrs. Seemann was then taken violently ill and had to lie on the couch. Seeing her serious condition Mrs. Reineeke ran up to the old Lewis place and got Mrs. Stilling to go home with her to render assistance. As they reached the house Mr., Reineeke arrived, being unhurt. Finding his mother-in-law unconscious, he hurried to Irvington and telephoned to Dr. Kenefick. When the latter came he found Mrs. Seemann had passed over the silent river and closed her earthly career. The maiden name of Mrs. Seemann was Marie Margaret Elizabeth Johnson. She was born October 15,1840, in the Province of Oldenburg, Germany. While in that country she married John M. Seemann January 31, 1869. During that year she and her husband crossed the Atlantic and settled at Sterling, Illinois, where they lived till 1886, when they moved to this county, settling on the old Dinger place. After living there for a year they bought the old Harris farm north of Sexton and made that their home till Mrs. Seemann's failing health, three years ago, caused them to abandon farm life. They then moved to Sexton to take life a little more easy. Those who knew Mrs. Seemann best say that when in good health she was an inveterate worker, toiling without a murmur for her family, and that she was a most excellent neighbor. She was the mother of eight children, four dying in infancy. She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband, her three daughters—Mrs. F. C. Reinecke of Irvington, Mrs. Henrietta Weiland of Sexton and Mrs. John Pink of Titonka, and her son John IT. Seemann who lives on the home farm. She had been confirmed in the Lutheran church and was a consistent follower of that faith. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the Reineeke home, the services being conducted by Ret. C, F. Spray. Kind neighbors and friends were present with the relatives to do honor to the memory of the departed. The remains were interred at Riverview cemetery. [Algona, Iowa Advance; Published Dec. 28, 1905] Submitted by A Friend of Free Genealogy Amos Stewart DEATH OF AMOS STEWART. After a Short Illness From Carbuncle on the Cheek He Passed to His Reward. Amos Stewart was born May 6, 1845, in Dearborn county, Indiana, near Cincinnati, Ohio, and died in Algona, July 15, 1916, aged 71 years, 2 months, and 9 days. As a child he was brought by his parents to Washington county, of this state, in 1853, where he grew to manhood. He enlisted In the 4th Iowa Cavalry, Co. F, in May 1864, and served to the close of the civil war. September 6, 1866, he was married to Ameda E. Stickley. Of this union six children were born: Seymour G., deceased; George C., of Davenport; Chas. L., of Fairfield; Mrs. Fanny B. Dutton, of Algona; Mrs. Lulu E. Dutton, of Buffalo Center; and Joseph H. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart lived after their marriage in Washington county, Iowa, until they moved to this county in 1899. They have always lived on a farm near Algona until 5 years ago, when they retired to make their home in Algona. Substantial Citizen Passes Besides his wife Mr. Stewart leaves to mourn his loss three sisters and four brothers. The sisters are Mrs. Sarah Marr of Ainsworth, Iowa; Mrs. Mary Poland, of Long Beach, Cal., and Mrs. Isabella Trotter of Ainsworth, Iowa. The four brothers are Martin and James, of Ainsworth, Iowa & John, of Blackfoot, Idaho; and Frank, of Wenatchee, Wash. There are also five grandchildren: Bertha Dutton, and Henry, LaMont, Allen, and Jessaline Button. In a few weeks Mr. and Mrs. Stewart could have celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Thus one of the solid, substantial citizens of our community has passed to his reward. He belonged to that large class of American citizenship which make up the bone and sinew of that citizenship. As a young man he heard the call of his country to arms. He then returned to the peaceful pursuits of life, and worked hard all his life at the ordinary callings of life, performing its duties as they presented themselves. He identified himself with the good things and clung to the fine traditions. He knew what it was to be a soldier, and he was loyal to the G. A. R., the great organization which has kept alive the traditions of the epoch-making sixties. He was commander of the local post at his death, and he was ever ready to minister to the needs of his old comrades. He was a Christian man. Five years ago he identified himself with activities of the Presbyterian church, and dedicated the remnant of his strength to such Christian service as he could render in the Brotherhood, and in the Sunday school as a teacher and a member of the men's Bible class. High Tribute to Character He was a man of even temper, his Christian character manifesting itself especially in this disposition. He possessed a calm, unruffled spirit which always looked on the bright side of things. In his last suffering he was wonderfully patient, and as he drew near the end those who watched by his bedside realized that his Christian faith was his support, and that he leaned upon a personal Savior, Jesus the Christ. I believe it can be written of him, "I hate fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give to me in that day, and not to me only but to all them who love his appearing." [Algona Courier; Published Thurs., July 20, 1916] Submitted by A Friend of Free Genealogy O. C. Tibbitts & Edna Tibbitts Fenton, July 7.—The saddest funeral ever held in Fenton occurred last Sunday. For months past Mr. O.C. Tibbitts and daughter Edna have lingered upon the threshold of death, finally to enter into rest within a few hours of each other. Miss Tibbitts died on the evening of the 2nd and her father upon the following morning, the shock probably hastening his death. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. A.G. Ward of Bancroft, and the services were conducted according to the ritual of the G.A.R., about 25 members of James C. Taylor Post of Algona being present. No funeral ever held in Fenton before was so largely attended. It is estimated that fully 600 people were present. There were 150 teams in the funeral procession. The deceased parties had many friends, and the deaths have cast a shadow of gloom over all the community. Mr. O.C. Tibbitts was 60 years of age and for the past thirteen years has been a resident of Kossuth County, having moved here from Minnesota. He was a veteran of Seventeenth Minnesota Volunteer Infantry and spent three full years in the service of his country. Miss Edna Tibbitts was about 22 years of age. She has been in the past one of our most successful teachers. She was respected by all who knew her and loved by those who knew her best. [Algona Republican, Published July 8, 1891] Submitted by Carolyn Kuczmarski ........... O. C. Tibbitts & Edna Tibbitts--Funerals Fifty members of the Grand Army Post attended the funeral of O.C. Tibbetts in Fenton Sunday, and nearly 150 teams formed the procession which followed the remains of father and daughter to the grave. Rev. Ward of Bancroft conducted the services. The two died within a day of each other, Miss Edna Tibbetts on Thursday of quick consumption, and her father on Friday morning from consumption which had its beginning in the army. Mr. Tibbetts was a well-known man in his town and in the county, and was respected by all, and the mourning at his death was a sincere tribute to his worth as a man and as a citizen. Miss Tibbetts was 22 years of age, and her untimely death added to the sorrow of the neighborhood. [Algona Upper Des Moines, Published July 8, 1891] Submitted by Carolyn Kuczmarski ..... O. C. Tibbetts & Edna Tibbetts Death visited the home of O.C. Tibbetts of Fenton last week and claimed the husband and a daughter, filling a house with mourning and a community with sorrow. Mr. Tibbetts was born in Ohio in 1831, immigrated to Minnesota in 1858 and Kossuth County in 1878. He enlisted in Company E of Minnesota in August 1862, served in the West and the South until 1865. He was corporal and sergeant and won honor in the line of duty. He died July 3, 1891. Edna Tibbetts was born October 3, 1866 and died July 2. The cause of both deaths was consumption, and their illness dates from last fall. The funeral of both was held last Sunday at Fenton where the G.A.R. Post of Algona and old soldiers from this place paid parting memory to the departed comrade. Rev. A.G. Ward of this place preached the sermon and spoke words of comfort to the relatives as the two lifeless bodies were placed in one grave. [Bancroft Register, Published July 8, 1891] Submitted by Carolyn Kuczmarski Helen Louise (Van Leuven/Von Leuvon) Walston FORMER ALGONIAN DIES AT SANBORN Mrs. William Philo, Winona, Minn., reports the death July 3 at Sanborn of her mother, Mrs. Helen Walston, past 90 years old. Mrs. Walston once lived here eight years, and was an active member of the local Congregational church and of the Eastern Star lodge. Mrs. Walston's maiden name was Helen Louise Von Leuvon, and she was born in New York, where she grew up. Her parents brought her to Iowa in 1856, and she taught schools at Lime Springs and where the town of Cresco is now located. In 1857 Miss Van Leuven was married to Alonzo Lick, native of Pennsylvania. One child, now Mrs. Jennie Foots, Sanborn, was born to them. Mr. Lick died in 1877, and the widow five years later, married Henry Walston, Algona, who died in 1905, since which time Mrs. Walston had lived with her daughter in Sanborn. At Sanborn Mrs. Walston was a number of the Presbyterian church and the pastor conducted funeral services at the church July 7, after which burial was made in a Sanborn cemetery, where the Eastern Star ritual was exemplified. The Sioux City Journal used Mrs. Walston's picture in connection with mention of her death. Besides the daughter, one sister, five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren survive. Mrs. Philo writes that Mr. Walston's children loved and respected Mrs. Walston for her sweet disposition and fine personality. [Kossuth County Algona (Iowa) Advance; Published Thurs., July 31, 1930] Submitted by A Friend of Free Genealogy J. H. Warren J. H. Warren, one of the pioneer editors of Kossuth County, died in September last at the home of his son in Algona. He became editor of the Upper Des Moines in 1866, remaining with the paper until l875. He afterwards established the West Bend Tribune in Palo Alto, County. Some years later he removed to South Dakota and founded the Spearfish Mail, which he was editing tip to the time of his death. He was a writer of vigorous English, and seemed to enjoy the hard work, unconventional freedom, and moderate pecuniary rewards of frontier life. He was 75 years of age at the time of his death. [Annals of Iowa, 1895, submitted by Cathy Danielson] Copyright © Genealogy Trails All data on this website is Copyright by Genealogy Trails with full rights reserved for original submitters.