Mills County, Iowa ObituariesCharles Aistrope Charles Aistrope a popular and well known young farmer living south of Malvern, in White Cloud Twp. died Friday (Oct 6 1909) morning at the home of his sister, Mrs. Birdie Rhode at Ft. Lupton, Colo. of typhoid fever. The remains were brought to Malvern and the funeral was held from the home, services being conducted by Rev. Wilkins of the Malvern Baptist church. Deceased was a member of Silver Urn Lodge, AW & AM and his brother Masons attended in a body. Interment was made in Malvern cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Aistrope had gone with several Malvern friends for an outing of 2 weeks in Colorado. Mr. Aistrope was not feeling too well when he left Malvern. A trip up Pike's Peak had a very ill effect upon him and a day or so later, he was taken sick at the home of his sister at Ft. Lupton. The deceased was 35 years of age and is survived by a wife, one brother and one sister. [Tabor Beacon 8 Oct 1909 - submitted by Christine Walters] Eliza J. Aistrope Mrs. Eliza J. Aistrope died at her home in Malvern, (27 May 1905), after some weeks of suffering from heart trouble. The funeral was held Wednesday 31 May. She was about 65 years old and was an old resident, being the widow of Walter Aistrope, who died some years ago. She leaves three children: two sons, Charles of Malvern and George living in NE, and a daughter, Mrs. Birdie Rhodes of Ft. Lupton CO. A sister, Mrs. John Lang lives at Emerson, and Mr. Thomas Aistrope, Jr. of Tabor is a nephew. [Mills County Tribune Glenwood, Iowa June 1, 1905 - submitted by Christine Walters] Alice Marie Anderson Born in rural Emerson, in Mills County, Iowa on Nov. 9, 1918 Died Feb. 20, 2006 and resided in Emerson, IA. Visitation: Thursday Feb. 23, 2006 Service: Friday Feb. 24, 2006 Cemetery: Emerson Cemetery Alice Marie Lang Anderson was born November 9, 1918 to Charles D and Nettie Gertrude (Brown) Lang on the family farm southwest of Emerson. Alice entered into peaceful rest on February 20, 2006 at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak, IA. at the age of 87 years, 3 months and 11 days. Alice was the youngest of 6 children born into her family, along with her siblings, Helen, Pearl and George, as well as 2 infants who died at birth. Alice attended Forrester country school, walking most days the 2 miles each way. Alice graduated from Emerson High School in 1938. After her dad passed away, Alice and her mom moved to Emerson where Alice took care of her mom until she passed away. Alice was faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Emerson, being baptized and joining the church on September 4, 1939 and was an active member until her health worsened recently. For many years Alice taught 1st grade in the primary department in Sunday school. While attending BYF at church, she met and later married Alfred Anderson of the Wales community. They were married on December 10, 1941 at the home of her mother in Emerson. God blessed this union with 2 children, David and Mary. Upon returning from the military service, Alice and Alfred lived on the farm southwest of Emerson, which has been in her family for over a century. Alice was a stay at home mom while her family grew up, tending to her family and the farm. She enjoyed raising her turkeys and chickens over the years. Alice attended all her kids activities, ballgames, 4-H, music recitals, school and church programs. Later she and dad would continue to support their grandchildren by attending many of their activities also. She was always there to encourage and support her family. After her family left home, Alice went to work as a cook at the Nishna Valley School, working there for 16 years until her retirement. Alice was a member of the Baptist M & A, past member of the Asbury Club, Friendship Pitch Club, and Womens' Relief Core. Alice's favorite pastimes were gardening and playing cards. Alice enjoyed putting in a large vegetable garden every year which she later shared doing with granddaughter Gillian. Mom could be found working in the vegetable and flowers gardens most days during the growing season. Alice was especially proud of her rows of peonies in her front yard and her Easter lily patch in the back yard. Alice was preceded in death by Alfred, her husband of 62 years, her parents, siblings, and a niece. Alice is survived by son, David and wife Deborah of Emerson, Iowa, daughter, Mary and husband Patrick Eagan of Bedford, Iowa, grandchildren, Christine (Eagan) Wolf, Brian Eagan and Gillian Anderson, several nieces and nephews, and a host of friends. May God bless her memory and give strength to those who mourn. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, Feb. 24, 2006 at 10:30 AM At the Emerson Baptist Church in Emerson, Iowa Burial in the Emerson Cemetery Rev. Larry Pries, Officiating Visitation with the family present on Thursday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home Memorials to the Nishna Valley Scholarship Fund or American Heart Association Services entrusted to Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home, Red Oak [submitted by Christine Walters] Jas. J. Anderson Mr. Anderson's Sudden Death Malvern - Another terrible accident has happened to one of Malvern's respected families through which accident Jas. J. Anderson lost his life. On Monday Mr. Anderson with his step-son, Lyle, went from their home in Malvern to their saw mill which is located about 5 miles south of Hillsdale. They had just reached there and were getting ready for dinner, Lyle was in the "shanty" and Mr. Anderson was cutting some stove wood just outside when Lyle heard a gun shot, and a cry from Mr. Anderson. He immediately went to his assistance and helped him into the house and the young man who handled the gun was dispatched for a doctor, but Mr. Anderson died within 10 minutes after the shot was fired. He spoke to the young man about handling a gun carelessly and then said, "I am getting blind" and in a moment was dead. Six No. 1 shot penetrated his body one of them striking him squarely in the heart. The young man, a Mr. Garver who did the shooting, was hunting rabbits with a friend when a rabbit ran between himself and Mr. Anderson, and in some way which cannot be fully explained he made the fatal mistake and the charge took effect in Mr. Anderson's body. The body was brought to his home in Malvern during the afternoon and cared for. The funeral services were held at the home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. McDowell of the Baptist church and the body laid to rest in Malvern's beautiful cemetery. [Glenwood Opinion, Glenwood, Iowa, Published January 17, 1901] James Marion Anthony Death of J.M. Anthony A prominent pioneer of Mills County J.M. Anthony died in Glenwood Monday morning. Mr. Anthony had not been well for more than a year, but only recently was showing signs of improvement, and his death came as a real shock to his many friends. He suffered a fainting spell, from which he never rallied and died two hours later. He was a splendid citizen,and highly respected by all who knew him. His daughter Mrs. Carrie Wright was recently nominated on the republican ticket for the office of County Clerk. We hope to have an obituary next week. [The Malvern Leader, Published Thursday June 29 1922, submitted by Lynn Fuller] Henry C. Binns Henry C. Binns for many years well known in Red Oak as a farmer and during his late years as a business man of Red Oak National Bank, died at his home in Red Oak, Friday, February 1, 1918, from heart trouble brought on by an attack of la grippe. We were well acquainted with Mr. Binns some few years ago, and in personal and business matters found him willing to put himself out to help and assist others. Kind, large hearted, honest and upright in his dealings. Mr. Binns will probably be remembered by some of the older people as having married his first wife here. Mrs. Binns' name was Elizabeth Davis and his then wife, the wife of Robert Davis, being a sister of J. M. Anthony, whose father Nicholas Anthony, formerly of Waubonsie, will be well remembered as one of the leading citizens of the early days of Mills county. The Anthony family was large and of them the only man remaining in Mills county is our friend and neighbor J. M. Anthony of this place. Outside of the direct line a large number of the family still reside in Mills county. [Glenwood Opinion, Glenwood, Iowa, February 14, 1918, Mrs. Fielder Mrs. Fielder, daughter of M. A. Hackney, who came from Washington, Indiana last Friday, died at her father's home in this city this morning at 7 o'clock. Funeral services tomorrow from the house at 2:30 p.m. [Glenwood Opinion, Glenwood, Iowa, Published April 19, 1900, submitted by C. Danielson] Joshua Burnett Folden Husband of Sarah J. Kesterson Burnet Joshua Folden was born in Greenbriar County, Virginia, february 4, 1835, and died March 29, 1918, at his home in Glenwood, aged 83 years, 1 month and 25 days. When he was about four years of age his parents moved to Ohio, and here on a farm, he grew to manhood. With his parents he came to Mills County, all traveling overland in wagons. They settled in the southwest part of the county in the fall of 1856, the year of Buchanan's election to the Presidency. When the call came for volunteers in 1861, to put down the Rebellion, he became a member of the 4th Iowa Volunteer Infantry. Mr. Folden was in army service until 1863, and received an honorable discharge while in Black River, Mississippi. In 1865 he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Kesterson in this county. To this union six children were born - John, Martha, William, Jane, Joseph and Barton. Three of these - William, Joseph and Martha - preceded their father in death. Funeral services were held Sunday March 31, at the Waubonsie church, conducted by Howard Mintie. Burial was in the Waubonsie cemetery. The large crowd present bespoke the esteem in which the deceased was held by neighbors and friends. Those from a distance in attendance at the funeral were; Mr. and Mrs. John Folden, Missouri Valley; Mrs. Clara Hubbell, Sauk Center, Minn.; Raymond Johnson and James Witherow, Thurman; Miss Erville Stewart, Tabor; Mr. and Mrs. D. Kesterson, Council Bluffs. The Tribune - CARD OF THANKS: We desire to express our appreciation to the neighbors and friends who showed us so many kindnesses during the sickness and death of our husband and father. B.J. Folden. - Mrs. Sarah Folden and children, Mrs. Jane Stewart, John Folden and Barton Folden. [submitted by Christine Walters] Mary Powell Jamison Died, at her home in Glenwood, Iowa, March 10th, Mary Powell Jamison, wife of Walter L. Jamison. Mrs. Jamison was born in Glenwood, Dec. 21st 1871, and was the last of her father's family. She was married Dec. 26th, 1896. Her home has always been in Glenwood, where she was known and loved by many. She has been an invalid for some time, but her last sickness was only a little over a week. For years she has been a faithful member of the Christian church, attending when her health would permit. The funeral was from the home at 2 p.m., Lord's day, March 11th, 1900. She had given directions for all the details, and tender and loving hearts and hands complied in every particular. Many friends were present. J. M. Morris, pastor of the Christian church preached a short sermon on the Hope of Heaven, using John 14:1-15. A male quartette consisting of Messrs. Byers, Bower, Wright and Buffington sang three beautiful hymns. The casket was covered with lovely floral offerings, and the grave was so decorated as to almost remove the thought of a grave. An old lady, with tears on her cheeks, said, "How beautiful! They would just do anything for that girl." The people turned from that grave with a common thought, that it is good to be good, and lovely to be loved. [Glenwood Opinion, Glenwood, Iowa, Published March 15, 1900] Anna Isabelle Kesterson Funeral services for Mrs Anna Isabelle Kesterson, 78, who died August 6 (1968) at Hamburg Community Hospital were held Friday at 2:30 PM from the Crawford-Reeves Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. J W Taenzler, pastor of the Tabor Christian Church. Burial was in Tabor Cemetery. Music was furnished by Mrs L M Spencer and Mrs E S Newton. Pallbearers were Millard Bennett, Leo Bartlett, Earl Shaw, L M Spencer, Brice Dalton and John Cowden. The memorial book was in charge of Alice Omer. Born at Pacific Junction Jan 3 1890, Mrs Kesterson had spent her entire life in the Mills and Fremont County area. Survivors include a daughter Mrs E R (Mary Jane) Shaw of Tabor, a son Lloyd Kesterson of California, five granchildren, seven great grandchildren, one brother and four sisters. Waubonsie Cemetery Mills Co IA [ submitted by Christine Walters] Charles Kesterson Charles Kesterson, age 80, died at his home in White Cloud Twp after a long and tedious illness. Services held yesterday. He was a piooneer citizen of Mills Co Mrs Elizabeth Kesterson born 27 Apr 1830 near KY d 5 Apr 1915 wife of Charles Kesterson. Survivors: Children Mrs Berry of Raleigh KS, Mrs Davis and William who have cared for he home farm. Mrs Reed of Holdredge NE, Mrs Ligget of Ft Collins CO, Mrs Smith of Asland NE, John of Carroll NE, George of Hay Springs NE, 36 grandchildren, 23 Great grandchildren. Moved with her family to Mo at age 7, came to Tabor 1856. Made home with Jesse West whose home was a station on the Underground Railway. Moved to the farm after marriage where she lived almost 60 years. She and husband were among first members of the Tabor Baptist Church. [Malvern Leader, April 22 1915 - submitted by Christine Walters] Charles Loren Kesterson Funeral services for Charles Loren Kesterson 86 who died Nov 13 1962 at the Community Hospital in Hamburg were held last Thursday at 2 PM from the Reeves-Dow Funeral Home. Conducted by the Rev. Edwin Meineker and the Rev. William Lee. Interment was in Tabor Cem. Pallbearers were Floyd Ross, Laurence Hall, H R Ruse, Wayne Tyler, John Omer and Ted Hall. Flowers were in the charge of Mrs Lena Cobb, Mrs Joe Hetzel, Mrs C E Cargill and Mrs Louis Patton. The memorial book was kept by Mrs Ralph Queen. Born in the Shady Grove neighborhood in Mills Co, Mr Kesterson has spent his entire life in the Tabor area. He was engaged in farming until moving to Tabor in 1928. For a number of years Mr and Mrs Kesterson operated a variety store before retiring and making their home on South Main St, where they observed their 64th wedding anniversary Oct 11. Survivors include his widow, Burnella, two daughters Mrs Valora Hunger and Mrs Wave Ballinger of Sidney; a son Dale Kesterson of Denver Co. 9 Grandchildren and 9 Great grandchildren. [submitted by Christine Walters] Mary Anne Kesterson Mrs. Robert Kesterson was born Mary Anne Wolfe 25 Jul 1853 Cole Co MO and died 10 Jan 1934 Silver City in home of daughter. Buried in Tabor IA. She married Robert Kesterson who died 5 Jan 1927.. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Wolfe. Survivors are Children - Lillie Hood, High River Alberta Canada, C L Kesterson of Tabor IA, Mrs Alice Stewart of Silver City, 19 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. Sister Mrs John Marley o Glenwood. Brother Andrew and M L Wolfe of Glenwood. Grandsons were Pallbearers: Corte, Clifford and Wayne Stewart, Ransford Bare, James Wood and Leon Ballanger. Moved with family to Waubonsie neighborhood Mills Co IA at age 2. Member of Methodist Chruch. Husband Robert was a Minister in United Brethren Church. She lived in Pleasant Ridge neighborhood till her husband died, then lived with a sister in Glenwood, then with her daughter in Silver City IA [Malvern Leader 18 January 1934 - submitted by Christine Walters] Mary Ann Kesterson Mrs Mary Ann Kesterson age 68 a pioneer of Mills Co, died of tuberculosis Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs Thomas White. Burial in the Tabor Cemetery. She was the widow of W. Barton Kesterson and had recently come from her home in Wichita KS for a short visit. She leaves 2 daughters and a son. Mrs Sutter, Mrs White and Carl Kesterson. A J Harmer living south of Glenwood is a brother. [Mills Co Tribune, Glenwood, Iowa, 11 Sep 1911 - Contributed by Cliff Bowlin] Robert Hunt Kesterson 26 January 1850 - 05 January 1927 A PIONEER MINISTER GOES TO FINAL REST Robert Hunt Kesterson Labored For His Master Thru Joy and Sorrow The funeral services of Robert Kesterson were Friday afternoon at 2:30 at the Methodist church with the Rev. Orville Howard officiating. A quartette composed of Miss Alice Rhode, Mr. F. L. McCormick, Harold Greenlee and H. W. Parkinson, with Miss Grace Sharpe as accompanist, sang "Rock of Ages", "Face to Face", and Mrs. McCormick the solo, Beautiful Land". The pall bearers were Joshua Hayter, John Merritt, George Garrett, C.C. Ward, James Chambers and Henry Hubbard. There were many relatives and friends present from Glenwood [Iowa]; Mr. and Mrs. John Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Haines and son, Malvern; Mr. and Mrs. Rogers, Mr. and Mrs. Williams and the three Fierp Brothers from Rosehill, near Clarinda; Mrs. Hazel Bettison and Dickey from Omaha. Rev. Robert Hunt Kesterson, son of William and Hannah Kesterson, was born in Cole County, Missouri, January 25, 1850, and departed this life January 26, 1927, at his home 8 miles south of Glenwood, Iowa, at the age of 76 years, 11 months and 10 days. At the age of 2 years, he came with his parents to what is known as the William Kesterson homestead 2-1/4 miles north-west of Tabor where he grew to manhood. At the age of about 19 years, he was converted in a revival meeting at the Waubonsie church, conducted by W. E. Hamilton, and soon felt the call to the ministry of the gospel, to which he faithfully responded. But, feeling the need of a companion in his Christian warfare, he found one well-fitted for such a position in the person of Miss Mary Wolfe, to whom he was married March 28, 1872. To this happy union three children were born, Miss Lilly Hood of High River, Alberta, Canada, Charles of near Tabor, and Mrs. Alice Stewart of Pacific Junction. "Brother Rob's" friends were numbered by his acquaintances, because of his kindness and love for man-kind and was widely known, having preached in various churches in Mills County and held several pastoral charges in Southwestern Iowa. The winter weather was never too cold, or the summer too hot, or the roads too muddy for him to fill his appointments. He felt his duty in his ministerial work just as other men do in their vocations. Putting it in his own words, he "went into it for all there was in it". He had always been a strong, rugged man until about 3 years ago, when his health began to fail while on the Talmage charge. He resigned and returned with his wife to their farm home to recuperate and to be near their children. Partially recovering, he did not feel satisfied to be idle, so he accepted the pastorate at the Pleasant Ridge U.B. church which he served until his illness of about two months duration, during which time loving hands did all that was possible to relieve his suffering, till the Death Angel came across the threshold and bore his spirit back to the God who gave it. Those who are left to mourn his departure are his beloved aged companion, three children, twenty grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and a brother David of Hershey, Nebraska, two sisters, Mrs. Martha Wickersham of Sunnyvale, California; and Mrs. Julia Wolfe of Pomona, California; besides a host of other relatives and friends. [From the Telegraph Herald - The Leader, Malvern IA 27 January 1927 Page 6 - submitted by Christine Walters] Solomon Thomas Kesterson 19 September 1833 - 2 August 1913 Mr Thomas Kesterson died Friday night at the home of his brother, Robert, now of Tabor, after an illness of only two days. Mr Kesterson would have been 80 if he had lived until Sep 19. The cause of death was bowel trouble. For several years Mr Kesterson has been living with relatives in Onawa IA, coming here about 6 weeks ago on a visit. Mr Kesterson is a pioneer citizen of this locality, settling in Mills Co in the early 1850's. Funeral services were held Sunday, conducted by Rev. McDougall of the Tabor Methodist Church and interment in Waubonsie Cem. [Tabor Beacon - Tabor IA August 7 1913 - submitted by Christine Walters] W B "Bart" Kesterson W B "Bart" Kesterson, early day settler of Mills Co, died 18 Jan at home at Kechi, near Wichita KS. Body brought to Tabor for burial. He came to Mills Co with his parents in the early 1850's, lived many years in Rawles Twp. Later moved to Tabor then to KS 5 years ago. Survivors: Daughters - Mrs Thomas White of Kechi, Mrs Ida Sutton in NE. Brothers; Robert of Rawles Twp, John in SD, David in NE, Thomas at Whiting IA. Sisters; Mrs James Davis of Whiting, Mrs Sarah Folden of Thurman, Mrs Martha Wickersham and Mrs Julain Wolfe in CA. Waubonsie Cemetery Mills Co IA [Mills County Tribune 26 January 1909 - submitted by Christine Walters] Anna Kruse Mrs. Anna Kruse died at Mineola Tuesday also, and was buried Thursday at that place. This estimable lady was born in Holstein, Germany, March, 1840. She came to his country and to Mills county in 1882 with her first husband, Fred Frey. He died in 1884, and in 1886 she married Henry Kruse. She leaves several relatives but no children. [Glenwood Opinion, Glenwood, Iowa, Published December 03, 1908, submitted by C. Danielson] Dr. J. H. Merrick GLENWOOD, Iowa - Dr. J. H. Merrick, member of the medical staff at the Glenwood State School, died Sunday. Atlanta Journal, Published 16 Apr 1945, transcribed by K.T.] Nettie Miller The remains of Mrs. Nettie Miller arrived yesterday from Denver for burial in the Glenwood cemetery. She was the wife of Thos. Miller a brother of J. W. Miller of this city and the daughter of Mrs. M. F. Martin a former well known resident of Glenwood. She died at her home in Denver Sunday from pneumonia after a short illness. She was forty years of age and leaves a husband, child and mother to mourn her loss. She was a loving wife and mother and her many friends in Glenwood regret her untimely death. The body was taken to the home of W. D. Himes. The funeral conducted by Rev. Story took place at two o'clock this afternoon. The husband and mother of the deceased accompanied the remains here. [Glenwood Opinion, Glenwood, Iowa, Published April 19, 1900, submitted by C. Danielson] James Reed James Reed, born 26 Jun 1866 Mills Co IA died 14 Sep 1935. Married 1 Apr 1885 at Sidney IA to Azuba Kesterson. Preceded in death by daughter Elizabeth an infant. Survivors or Children: Mrs Debbie Shepard of Hastings, Roy Read of Holdrege NE, Mrs Elva FOY of Denver Co, Mrs Elmer Johnson of Hildrath NE, George Read of Marine City MI, Mrs Charles Slack of Kearney NE, Mrs Dothan Fulk of Atlanta NE, Lawrence READ of Glenwood NE, Dale Read of Hastings NE. Brother W W Read of Bethany MO. Member of Atlanta Methodist Church [Greenwood Tribune - submitted by Christine Walters] C. B. Russell Expired Suddenly Monday's Omaha Bee says: C. B. Russell, a contractor and builder of Tabor, died at 5:30 Sunday morning at the Woman's Christian Association hospital at Council Bluffs, his death occurring within two hours after his admission to the hospital. Russell was found almost unconscious Saturday night at 9 o'clock on East Broadway by Phil Wareham, former deputy sheriff at Lake Manawa, who called a hack and had the man taken to the Keil hotel, where he had been stopping. As Russell appeared to be under the influence of liquor the clerk at the Keil hotel refused to admit him and the hackman then drove him to the Neumayer hotel on Broadway. Here Russell, appeared to have regained his senses, paid the hack driver $1 and went into the hotel, but was again denied accommodation. Officer Ed Smith told the hack driver to take Russell to the Revere house on Broadway, where he was helped to bed. About 4 o'clock the clerk of the Revere house found Russell in unconscious condition and summoned Dr. Bellinger, who had the man removed to the hospital in the police ambulance. Russell was suffering from extreme alcoholism and died without regaining consciousness, within two hours after being admitted to the hospital. Coroner Treynor, on being informed of the circumstances, decided that an inquest was un-necessary and the body was taken Monday morning to Tabor where the funeral was held Tuesday. Despondent Over Eyesight Some weeks ago Russell received an injury to his eye from a flying nail and was being treated by Dr. Dean of Council Bluffs. His friends say that for twelve years or more, he had not tasted a drop of liquor until a few days ago, when, finding his eye was not improving and fearing that he might loose his sight, he became despondent and began to drink heavily. He had been in the city three days this trip and had stopped at both the Keil and the Neumayer hotels. Russell was a member of Veritae lodge, Knights of Pythias, Tabor, and the lodge had charge of the funeral. He was 49 years of age and was married to Nora Mayberry, daughter of Harvey Mayberry a well known resident of Rawles township. They had one child, a little girl two or three years of age. The sympathy of a wide circle of friends is extended to Mrs. Russell in her affliction. [Glenwood Opinion, Glenwood, Iowa, Published January 16, 1902, submitted by C. Danielson] Wiley Shanks Wiley Shanks died at the family home north of town, the funeral occurs today from the Christian church. [Glenwood Opinion, Glenwood, Iowa, Published April 19, 1900, submitted by C. Danielson] Alice Stewart Alice Stewart born 14 Apr 1879 near Tabor IA. Buried Silver City IA. Married in 1900 to Leroy Barton Stewart. Daughter of Robert Hunt and Mary Ann Kesterson. Preceded in death by daughter Mrs Erville M Alley. Survivors are Children - Corte E of Malvern, Clifford C, R Wayne and Ralph D of Silver City, Mrs Mayola Fierstein of Campbell NE, Mrs Velma L Freeore of Solon Springs WI, Mrs Oma Mathews of Ocalla WA, Mrs Carol Williams of Silver City IA. Mrs Jessie V Schoening of Glenwood IA, 27 grandchildren, 14 Great grandchildren. Brother Charles L of Tabor IA. Sister Mrs Lillie Hood of High River, Alberta Canada. Member of Methodist Church. All but 8 years of her life were spent in the Community where she was born. [The Leader Malvern IA 19 September 1957 Page 2 - submitted by Christine Walters] Russel Elton Stranathan Russel Elton Stranathan was born August 8, 1870, near Malvern, Iowa, and departed this life February 10th, 1918, after a lingering illness from leakage of the heart. He was 47 years, 6 months and 2 days old. On April 12, 1899, he was married to Hattie Jackson. Five children came to bless this union. One, John Lester, preceded him to the better land, but four, with his devoted wife, mourn his death: Guy Melvin, Russel Lowell, Fred Wilbur, Geneva Louise. Also, one brother, C. C. Stranathan of Woodbine, Iowa, and a sister, Mrs. L. B. Stranathan, Glenwood, Iowa. Funeral services were conducted from the home in Rawles township, Tuesday, at 11 a.m. by Rev. E. E. Goodrich. Burial in Glenwood cemetery. [Glenwood Opinion, Glenwood, Iowa, Published February 14, 1918] | |||
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