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Robert Austin Bane
Robert Austin Bane, the son of I.O. and Mae (Potter) Bane, was born on July 23, 1917 on a farm near Oakland, Iowa. He attended school in the Oakland area and graduated from Oakland high school in 1936. After finishing school, Bob continued to farm near Oakland. During his farming days, Bob worked hard raising his crops and feeding cattle. He was especially fond of raising Black Angus cattle.
Bob married Francenia Rose Thayer on March 5, 1938 in Wahoo, NE. Two children were born to this union, Phil and Julie. They continued to live on the farm where Francenia taught country school. Bob's grandchildren started mowing the Fairview Cemetery in 1980. After his grandchildren went off for school, Bob and Francenia continued to care for the cemetery together until Francenia's death on June 2, 2001. Bob was dedicated to the care of the cemetery, even assisting last year when he was 91 years old. He then supervised his son Phil until his own death.
In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his wife of over 63 years, Francenia; two sisters, Doris and Marjorie; and two brothers, Oscar and John.
Survivors include his children, Phil of Minden, Iowa, and Julie and her husband Ed Burgess of Lexington, Kentucky; four grandchildren, Kirk Bane of Ft. Collins, Colorado, Andy Bane and his wife Jennifer of Lone Tree, Colorado, Christy and her huband Ed Dalton of Lexington, Kentucky, Tonya and her husband Scott Barber of Ft. Collins, Colorado; six great grandchildren, Grant, Olivia, Lucy, Amanda, Charlie Robert and Tyler; one brother, Kenneth and his wife Dorothy, living in California; and other relatives and many friends.
Private inurnment was at Fairview cemetery in Washington Township.
[Neola Gazette, Neola, Iowa, Published August 6, 2009, submitted by Ann]
Dr. James M. Barstow
Dr. James M. Barstow, 64, died of heart trouble at his home, 221 South Sixth Street, after a short indisposition. He had been a resident of this city and county for nearly a half century and had been prominently identified with the medical profession for many years.
Dr. Barstow was born in Peoria, IL, September 10, 1854. At the age of 1 year he came to Mills County with his parents. He first attended a subscription school in a slab house in Mills County, afterward the district and public schools. He also attended the Bellevue High School at Bellevue, NE, for two terms. He taught during the summers and attended school during the winters. He also attended college at the Methodist Seminary at Glenwood.
He then taught four years and accumulated money sufficient to take his first course of lectures at the Keokuk College of Physicians and Surgeons. He continued to earn money during vacations to pay for his tuition and expenses at the college, from which he graduated in March 1880. After his graduation he immediately began the practice of medicine at Council Bluffs. Being ambitious he took the first opportunity of going to Bellevue Medical College, New York City, where he had the advantage of instruction, both theorectical and practical, of the most eminent physicians and surgeons of the day, and also the advantages of hospital practice. He graduated from this institution in March 1884. He then resumed his practice at Council Bluffs. Dr. Barstow has been a professor in Creighton Medical College for twenty years, was medical member of the insanity commission of Pottawattamie County, member of the American Medical Association, the State Medical Society, Medical Society of the Missouri Valley and Council Bluffs Medical Society.
He is survived by a wife; three sons, James M. Barstow, Jr., Richard S. Barstow and Robert W. Barstow all at home; one brother, G. E. Barstow of Council Bluffs and three sisters, Mrs. N. C. Burchard, Medford, OR; Mrs. Ed McIntire of Logan, IA, and Mrs. Fred Barton of Council Bluffs. Burial will take place in Walnut Hill Cemetery.
The son, Richard, was a member of Mobile Hospital No. 1 (Unit K) and returned with that organization about two weeks ago. Dr. Barstow's condition had been precarious for some months and it was feared he might not live to see his son return, one of his most ardent wishes in recent months. (Walnut Hill, Sec. 10, Row 19, 1854-1919)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published May 19, 1919, submitted by Ann]
Dr. C. F. Baumeister
The Avoca community was saddened last Friday with the death of Dr. C.F. Baumeister, a physician here for 41 years. He died at an Omaha hospital following a year of illness. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church Sunday afternoon with the Rev. John M. DeBerg officiating. Burial was in Graceland Cemetery.
Dr. Baumeister came to Avoca in 1910 from Panama where he began practice soon after receiving his medical degree from Marion Sims College of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1897. He was one of four sons born to Mr. and Mrs. Max Baumeister who emigrated to this country from Germany in their youth and later became residents of Council Bluffs.
Born in St. Louis on October 2, 1873, the doctor had practiced medicine for fifty four years, forty one years of that time in Avoca. His long service to the public and to the Iowa State Medical Society was recently acknowledged by that Society at its meeting in Sioux City when he was issued a certificate and received a fifty year badge as a member of the Fifty Year Club which has 120 members in the state. He was a past president of the Pottawattamie County medical society and one the staff of Jennie Edmundson Hospital for 20 years prior to his death.
He was married April 9, 1905 to Miss Lida Bard Moore of Panama and to them was born one son, Carl F.
Dr. Baumeister was a member of the of the Avoca Presbyterian Church and served as Elder for over 15 years. He also held the office of trustee for several years.
Surviving are his widow; one son, Dr. C.F. Baumeister, Jr., of Chicago; one grandson, Richard T., also of Chicago; two brothers, Oscar of Council Bluffs and Fritz of California.
(Avoca, Graceland Cemetery, Sec. 10, Row 17, 1873-1951)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published May 10, 1951, submitted by Ann]
Perry H. Beedle, Jr.
Perry Henry Beedle, Jr., 72, of Oakland died July 22 at the Mercy Care Center in Omaha following an extended illness. Mr. Beedle was born near Minden, where he attended school and helped on his family's farm until he joined the U.S. Army in 1943. He farmed after his military service. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion, the SWI Farm Business Association and the American Hereford Association. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, and had served as a Farm Service Co-op board member and as a school board member.
Survivors include his wife, Hilda of Oakland; two daughters, Gloria Elliot of Davis, CA, and Linda Jensen of Bennet, NE; two sons, Perry H. Beedle, III, and Mark Beedle both of Oakland; two brothers, Jess Beedle of Fremont, CA, and Mervin Beedle of McClelland; 10 grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral to be at the Oakland United Methodist Church with the Rev. Paul Schultz officiating. Burial to be in Fairview Cemetery at McClelland.
[Neola Gazette, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa, Published July 27, 1995, submitted by Ann]
Cora B. Bellinger
Cora B. Bellinger, 51, wife of Dr. M.J. Bellinger, was found dead in her room at the Grand Hotel Sunday. The body was taken to Cutler's from where the funeral will be held with Rev. Blanchard officiating. Harmony Chapter No. 25, O.E.S., of which she was a member will have charge of the services at the grave in Walnut Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Bellinger has been a resident of the city for thirty years and leaves many friends beside her husband and one brother, Joseph McClenahan. There will be no inquest.
(Section 6, Row 5, May 26, 1866-January 18, 1919)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published January 21, 1919, submitted by Ann]
Frank Earl Bellinger
Dr. Frank Earl Bellinger, 77, 318 Oakland Avenue, died in a local hospital of pneumonia and leukemia. He had been ill several weeks. Dr. Bellinger, who celebrated 50 years of medical practice in 1950, was on the staff of Jennie Edmundson Hospital until his death. He was graduated in 1900 from the Creighton University Medical School. Active in civic work, he was instrumental in getting the Broadway viaduct project started. He was appointed in 1949 to head a special vicaduct committee. During World War I, Dr. Bellinger served overseas as a Major in Unit K, a mobile hospital unit.
He was born in Ogdensburg, NY, and came to Council Bluffs 55 years ago. He also served as associate surgeon on the staff at Mercy Hospital, and as president of the board of trustees for the Christian Home. Dr. Bellinger was a member of Royal Arch Masons, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion Tangier Shrine, and several professional organizations.
Survivors are: widow, Edna; daughter, Miss Janet Hunt Bellinger of Council Bluffs; and two sisters, Mrs. Jennie Thornton of Pocahontas, IA, and Mrs. Nancy Nillson of Sioux Falls, SD.
Funeral services are set for Monday at the First Baptist Church. The Rev. J.R. Perkins and the Rev. Arthur Farrell will officiate. Burial will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Bellinger has requested that, instead of flowers, money be donated to the new pediatrics ward at Jennie Edmundson Hospital. (Section 14, Row 7, 1874-November 22, 1951)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published November 23, 1951, submitted by Ann]
Dr. Friedrick Peter Bellinger
Dr. Friedrick Peter Bellinger, 80, one of the nation's oldest physicians in point of years of continuous active service and who practiced here the longest of any doctor, died Wednesday at his residence adjoining his offices at 616 West Broadway. Dr. Bellinger had engaged in his practice until he was stricken ill on Feb. 7. Death was due to pneumonia and nephritis. He was born on July 5, 1860 at Ogdensburg, NY, lived on a farm and was graduated from the Ogdensburg high school. At the age of 20 was graduated from the medical department of the University of New York.
He practiced in northern New York for two years, then got the urge to go west, setting California as his goal. Arriving in Council Bluffs, he was fascinated with the western "boom" town. As a train wreck in the west caused his being delayed here, he walked up the street, and the first person he met was Billy Arnd, who asked him to locate here because the growing town was needing doctors.
He later met Dr. Deetkin, who also encouraged him to stay. It was over Dr. Deetkin's drug store that Bellinger opened his office here. He has been at his present location fifty three years. Dr. Bellinger practiced medicine here continuously since 1882, except for the times he was traveling and attending clinics in America and abroad. He became known as one of the outstanding medical men in this part of the country in general medical work. He had patients from all parts of the midwest and from other sections of the country.
Dr. Bellinger was a loyal supporter of Council Bluffs, had faith in it as "the greatest place." At one time he served on the city council. He became affiliated with the Ogdensburg Masonic lodge and retained his membership there throughout his life. Prominent in other Masonic organizations, he still held memberships in Ivanhoe Commandery No. 17, Knights Templer; Star Chapter No. 47, Royal Arch Masons, Joppa council No. 15, Royal and Select Master Masons, all of Council Bluffs, and Abu Bekr Temple of the Shrine at Sioux City. Dr. Belinger served as Second ward alderman in 1888 and 1889 under the late Mayor M.F. Rohrer.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Helen Grell Bellinger, a sister, Mrs. Hattie Plummer of Los Angeles, and several nieces and nephews, Dr. Sidney Bellinger of Los Angeles and Frank H. Belinger of San Bernadino, CA.
The body will lie in state at his office until Saturday noon. Services will be held at the Woodring Chapel. The Rev. A. Nelson of Harlan will conduct the services, assisted by the Rev. M.A. Wesgaard of Omaha. The Masonic order will have services at the cemetery.
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published February 20, 1941, submitted by Ann]
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Funeral
Dr. Friedrick P. Bellinger, age 80, age 80, 616 W. Broadway, died February 19, 1941. Funeral Saturday at Woodring's Chapel with Bluff City lodge No. 71, A.F. & A.M. conducting Masonic rites at the grave in Memorial Park. Dr. Bellinger's body will remain at his home until Saturday morning when it will be removed to the Woodring Chapel to lie in state until the hour of the services.
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published February 21, 1941, submitted by Ann]
Dr. Melvin J. Bellinger
Dr. Melvin J. Bellinger, a practicing physician in this city for the past thirty three years, died at the Jennie Edmundson Memorial Hospital. Death was due to cancer of the liver following a lingering illness and general breakdown of health covering a period of the past five months. Dr. Bellinger was 55 years of age. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at Cutler's undertaking parlors, Rev. J. L. Blanchard of the First Congregational Church officiating. Burial will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery, where the Masonic order will have charge of the service.
Dr. Bellinger was a native of New York state, having been born in Ogdensburg in 1864. He came to Council Bluffs in 1886 following his graduation from the medical department of Drake University and here commenced the practice of medicine with his brother, Dr. F. P. Bellinger. He has always continued to follow his profession here and built up a large and extensive practice.
Dr. Bellinger was one of the "soldiers who remained at home." When the demands of the army drained the community of doctors, Dr. Bellinger was one of those upon whose shoulders fell the task of caring for those at home. His death was hastened by the strenuous burdens of practice, which he shouldered during the war and the breakdown of his health came following overwork. He often spoke of his inability to be at the front in France, but keenly appreciated the responsibilities to be met at home and gave himself unflinchingly to his duties here.
He was taken to Rochester several weeks ago for an operation in the hope of prolonging his life but there it was deemed unadvisable and he was brought back to Council Bluffs and taken to the hospital where he lingered until Tuesday night.
Dr. Bellinger is survived by three brothers and three sisters. They are: T. D. Bellinger of Lorens, Iowa, Dr. F. P. Bellinger and A. Bellinger, city alderman of this city, Mrs. Kate N. Fisher of this city, Mrs. Florence N. Johnson of Denver and Mrs. Hattie L. Plummer of Seattle, Washington. He also had four nephews residing in this city, Dr. F. Earl Bellinger, Dr. Sidney B. Bellinger, Melvin C. Bellinger and Frank H. Bellinger. Dr. Bellinger was a member of all the Masonic bodies, having reached the Shrine, and also belonged to the Knights of Pythias and Odd Fellows.
(Sec. 6, Row 5, February 22, 1864-June 24, 1919)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published June 25, 1919, submitted by Ann]
Amy (Hoover) Brackett
Amy Brackett, 99, Council Bluffs' oldest citizen died Saturday afternoon at the home of friends at 846 Grace Street. Death was due to old age. Recently she entered a hospital for treatment and upon her release was taken to the home of friends to recuperate. Known to hundreds of friends in Council Bluffs as "Auntie" Brackett, she had been a resident of Council bluffs for sixty five years. Had she lived until Feb. 20 she would have been 100 years old. Mrs. Brackett's home was at 2520 Avenue G, where she had resided for the last forty five years. Her name before her marriage was Hoover and recently she said she was going to vote for Herbert Hoover for president in Tuesday's election.
She was born Feb. 20, 1833, in Hartford, Ohio, and often remarked that she was proud of the fact that she was born a Buckeye. "But" she once remarked, "I have been in Iowa since 1870 and so now I consider myself a Hawkeye." She had been a constant reader of the Nonpareil for sixty nine years. In days gone by she was a practical nurse and at one time was a nurse for the mother of Mrs. Henry Cutler while she was rearing her family. Her sole amusement in the summer had been in keeping her yard a mass of flowers and flourishing shrubs. She has no relatives as far as could be learned.
The body was removed to the Cutler Mortuary. Funeral services will be held Monday at the Cutler Chapel. Burial will be in Memorial Park.
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published Novebmer 5, 1932, submitted by Ann]
Arthur P. Briggs
Arthur P. Briggs, 73, of McClelland, died at a Council Bluffs hospital after an extended illness. Mr. Briggs was hospitalized more than a month. Born in Washington Township, he had resided on the same farm nine miles west of Oakland all of his life. He was a longtimre purebred hog raiser. Mr. Briggs was a member of the rual Fairview Church and active in its Pioneer Association.
Survivors include, widow, Mary C.; two sons, Arthur P. Briggs, Jr. and William Briggs both of McClelland; three daughters, Miss Sadie Briggs of McClelland, Mrs. Marvin Carse of Carson and Mrs. Robert Deitchler of Silver City and eight grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at the Oakland Methodist Church. The Rev. Herbert Gould will be assisted at his church by the Rev. A.H. Hoersch pastor of the Zion Congregational Church of Treynor. Interment will be at the rural Fairview Cemetery. (April 16, 1894-October 17, 1967
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published October 18, 1967, submitted by Ann]
Sarah E. Briggs
Sarah E. "Sadie" Briggs, 86, of rural McClelland, Iowa, passed away June 20, 2007, at the Oakland Manor in Oakland, IA. Sadie was born January 23, 1921, on the family farm near McClelland to the late Arthur P. and Mary C. (Thayer) Briggs. She farmed her entire life and was active in th family pure bred hog business. Sadie took care of her parents and brother and her pride and joy were her nieces and nephews.
She was a member of Zion Congregational Church in Treynor, original member of the Ladies Aid and when it disbanded she became a member of Dorcas Aid. Her special interest was Fairview Pioneers Memorial Chapel, the little church her great grandfather built. She was very active in preserving the church.
Sadie was preceded in death by her twin sister, Mary Ann Carse; brothers, A.P. "Short" Briggs, Jr. and William F. Briggs. She is survived by her sister, Barbara Deitchler of Council Bluffs; nieces, nephews; great nieces and nephews.
Visitation with the family at Zion Congregational Church in Treynor. Funeral Service will be at the church with Rev. Alan Hardy, pastor officiating. Interment in Fairview Cemetery, Washington Township.
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published June 22, 2007, submitted by Ann]
Helen Cogley
Helen Cogley, 29, wife of Dr. John Philip Cogley, 537 Forest Drive died of general sepsis at a local hospital Sunday after a long illness. Mrs. Cogley was the founder of theCouncil Bluffs Service League and took a paricularly active part in the book shelf and Christmas seal sale departments. She was a member of the Klipper Club and the Tuesday Night Dancing Club and belonged to St.Patrick's Catholic Church. Dr. Cogley was king of the Mardi Gras in 1929.
In addition to her husband she is survived by a daughter, Charlotte Ann, 6, and her mother, Mrs. Lawrence Flynn of Omaha. Mrs. Cogley was born January 7, 1901 in Omaha.
Mrs. Cogley had suffered for some years of the lung infection complicated by sinus trouble. She had taken periodical treatments for this illness for a long time.
Funeral services will be held at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning at St. Patrick's Church. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. (Sec. E, Row 7)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published October 20, 1930, submitted by Ann]
John Philip Cogley
Dr. John Philip Cogley, 68, a Bluff physician and prominent Catholic layman, died Wednesday night at his home, Cogleywood, apparently of a heart attack. In 1927, Dr. Cogley and three other physicians started the Bluffs clinic which bears his name. The clinic was moved into new quarters at 417-419 Washington Avenue in 1954.
Dr. Cogley, born March 22, 1899, in the Bluffs, received his bachelor and medical degrees from Creighton University. He later did graduate work in surgery at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Cogley joined the Creighton medical faculty in 1923. In 1948 he was honored by the university for 25 years of teaching. At the time of his death he was an emeritus surgery professor at the school.
Creighton University again honored Dr. Cogley in 1966 when he was given the Medical Alumni Merit Award. He was a fellow and past vice president of the International College of Surgeons. While serving with the Army Medical Corps during World War II, Dr. Cogley promised to build a shrine to the Blessed Virgin at his home if he survived. The promise led to his founding the Marion Outdoor Shrine Guild.
Dr. Cogley was co-founder and first president of the Bluffs Serra Club and was chairman of the fund raising drive to build St. Albert's Central Catholic High School. He was a member of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta and a Knight of St. Gregory the Great, awards given to outstanding Catholic laymen. He also was presented the Blessed Philippine Duchesne Missionary Award by Duschesne College.
During Pope Paul VI's visit to New York City in 1965, Dr. Cogley was one of the honor guards for the papal mass for peace at Yankee Stadium.
Survivors are his wife, Patricia; two daughters Mrs. Harry McCarthy of Omaha and Mrs. Kathleen Buchanan of the Bluffs; one son John P., Jr., living in Des Moines, and five grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m.Saturday at St. Patrick's Church, with burial at St. Joseph's Cemetery. (March 22, 1899-March 13, 1968)
[Omaha World Herald, Published March 14, 1968, submitted by Ann]
Dr. James R. Cooper
Dr. James R. Cooper, 38, formerly of Council Bluffs, died Sunday at Richmond, IN, where he was superintendent of the Smith-Esteb Memorial Hospital. The body will be forwarded to Woodring Funeral Home following services in Richmond and is expected to arrive here Thursday morning. Burial will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery.
Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Cooper of Minneapolis, formerly of Council Bluffs, his wife, and two daughters. Dr. Cooper was a member of the Rotary Club and an associate of the College of Chest Physicians. (Walnut Hill, Section 3, Row 18 1/2)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published February 9, 1942, submitted by Ann]
Elsa M. Dau
Elsa M. Dau, 90, of Minden, died at the Indian Hills Nursing Center in Council Bluffs. Mrs. Dau was the last surviving member of the Schutt family, a pioneer family of Minden. She was preceded in death by her husband, Adolph in 1945. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and United Church of Christ in Minden.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Alvin (Dorothy) Martens of Minden; six grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
Funeral will be at the United Church of Christ in Minden. The Rev. Selda Lehman will officiate. Burial will be in the Minden Cemetery. (1889-1987)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published December 18, 1987, submitted by Ann]
Selma M. Dau
Selma M. Dau, 84, died at a Clarinda Care Center. Born near Minden, she had lived in Clarinda most of her life.
She is survived by sisters Mabel (Mrs. Arthur) Vogt of Minden and Hilda Krohn of Hancock, and a brother, August of Oakland.
Services will be at Berthusen-Knutson Funeral Home, Avoca with burial at the Minden Cemetery. Pastor Andrew Rosulek of Minden United Church of Christ will officiate. (1898-1983)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published April 9, 1983, submitted by Ann]
Dr. Daniel L. Delehant
Dr. Daniel L. Delehant, 29, Topeka, KS, who was an intern at Mercy Hospital in 1924, the same year that the late Dr. Albert Danielsen took training there, died at at local hospital Tuesday afternoon. He had been serving as doctor for the Santa Fe Hospital Association at Topeka, and was here with his wife and small son, James Daniel, on a visit. He also attended the home coming celebration at Creighton University. A week ago Sunday Dr. and Mrs. Delehant and their son drove to Manilla, IA, to visit Mrs. Delehant's parents and while there he contracted acute sinus infection. He was brought back here to a hospital and died of cerebral meningitis.
He is survived by his widow and son; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Delehant of 2869 Webster Street, Omaha; six brothers, John and James Delehant of Betrice NE; Charles Delehant of Sterling, NE; Edward, Bernard and Marion Delehant of Omaha; two sisters, Miss Gladys Delehant and Mrs. Frances Kolasky of Omaha.
The body was taken to Beem Belford Funeral Home and was removed to the home of his parents in Omaha Wednesday afternoon, where it will lie in state until Thursday, the hour of the funeral services in St. John's Catholic Church, Omaha. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. (Sec. E, Row 10, September 25, 1900-October 29, 1929)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published October 30, 1929, submitted by Ann]
Dr. Charles Edwards, Sr.
Dr. Charles Edwards, Sr., 79, died at a local care center after a long illness. Dr. Edwards was a lifetime resident of Council Bluffs. A member of St. Patrick's Church, he was the past president of the Iowa Medical Association, Blue Shield of Iowa, Mercy Hospital Medical Staff, Pottawattamie County Medical Society, Iowa Medical Society, Iowa Obstetrical and Gynecological Society and was the past president and chairman of the board of directors of the Iowa Medical Society.
Dr. Edwards was chairman of the board of Iowa Blue Shield and was on the boards of the Iowa Hospital Service and the Chamber of Commerce. He was a member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology Society and the International College of Surgeons. A Co-founder of the Cogley Clinic, Dr. Edwards was also on the staff of both Mercy and Jennie Edmundson hospitals. He was a former professor of obstetrics at the Creighton Medical School. A king of the Mardi Gras, Dr. Edwards was also an honorary member of the Knights of Columbus and was a member of the Drumm General Assembly and Chalice Club, 4th degree Knights of Columbus.
Dr. Edwards graduated from Creighton Prep in 1920, Creighton Medical School in 1920 and served in World War II as a Navy Flight Surgeon.
He is survived by two sons, Dr. Charles Edwards, Jr. of Council Bluffs and Phillip Edwards of Placentia, CA; two daughters, Mary Garren of Decautur, IL and Mrs. Charles (Joan) Berner of Council Bluffs; a brother, Leo of Vicksburg, MI; 19 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Funeral Mass for Dr. Charles Vernon Edwards, Sr., will be Tuesday at St. Patrick's Church. The Rev. John F. Lorenz will be the celebrant. Interment will be in Joseph Cemetery. (Section E, Row 8)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published December 27, 1981, submitted by Ann]
Dr. Christine Ericksen-Hill
Dr. Christine Ericksen-Hill, 80, who practiced medicine in Council Bluffs for 46 years and was active in civic affairs, died Thursday in a Norfolk, VA, hospital. A native of Chicago, Dr. Erickson-Hill was graduated from the University of Nebraska School of Medicine in the first class of 1903. She practice in Council Bluffs until 1949. She then moved to Princess Anne county, Virginia, to make her home with a daughter, Dr. Kathryne Venner.
Dr. Ericksen-Hill was a charter member of the council Bluffs Clinic, practicing medicine with her husband, the late Dr. C.A. Hill. She specialized in obstetrics and pediatrics, and prior to her retirement had handled three generations of babies. She was a member of the school board from 1928 to 1947. She served as Sunday school superintendent at the First Presbyterian Church for 20 years, and was a charter member of the local Altrusa Club. She was once named Iowa's outstanding professional woman. She was a member of the county, state and national medical societies.
Funeral services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church. Dr. C. Carson Bransby and the Rev. Howard Cooley will be in charge. Burial will be in Cedar Lawn Cemetery.
Survivors include two daughters, Dr.Venner of Virginia Beach, VA, and Mrs. Richard (Margaret) Beardsley of Seattle, Washington; two brothers, the Rev. Peter Ericksen and Henry Ericksen both of Salem, OR, and seven grandchildren.
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published March 25, 1955, submitted by Ann]
Anna Fairman
The funeral services of the late Miss Anna Fairman will be held this afternoon at 2:30 at the residence of J. Perry, 700 East Pierce Street, Rev. T. McK Stuart officiating.
Interment will be made in Fairview Cemetery. Deceased died last Thursday and was a lady greatly beloved by all who knew her. The relatives have the deepest sympathy of the community in their sad affliction. (Sec. B, Lot 123, d. Dec. 24, 1891)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published December 27, 1891, submitted by Ann]
Eliza Ball Fairman
At 7 o'clock Wednesday morning at her residence at 107 South First Street, Mrs. Eliza Fairman quietly breathed her last after three years and a half of suffering with paralysis. She was the widow of the late George W. Fairman, who died at the home residence last September.
Mrs. Fairman was born near Bath, England, December 20, 1812. Her maiden name was Eliza Ball. She came to this country in 1822, residing for a time at Rochester and Utica, New York. After a few years residence in New York state she removed to Ohio, where at Cleveland, in 1836, she was united in marriage to George W. Fairman. With him she removed to Council Bluffs in 1858, where she resided up to the time of her death.
Mrs. Fairman was the mother of nine children -- five girls and four boys. Of the boys the two eldest died in infancy. Dewitt, the youngest son, died in Council Bluffs in 1859, at the age of 17 years. George, the last of the sons, lies beneath the battle field of Vicksburg, having died in a hospital there in 1863. Of the daughters, all survive the mother, save one. Angie, wife of Timothy Doolittle, died in this city, in 1869, in the 27th year of her age. Francis and Annie are unmarried, and live at the home residence. Isabel, wife of Prof. Paulson, and Mary, wife of J. Perry, are both residences of this city.
Mrs. Fairman was known by a large number of the citizens of Council Bluffs and vicinity, nearly all of the older citizens being intimately acquainted with her. All loved and respected her, and her loss will be mourned as a loss to the community. In her death, her daughters, who ministered to her to the last, lose a kind and self sacrificing patent, who leaves to them the example of a noble, christian life.
The funeral services will be held today from the Broadway Methodist Church.
(Fairview Cemetery, Sec. B, Lot 123, d. Feb. 26, 1890, 77 years)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published February 27, 1890, submitted by Ann]
George Fairman
The Nonpareil is called upon to chronicle the death of one of the oldet and most respected citizens of Council Bluffs, Mr. George Fairman, who passed away at 5 o'clock last Sunday morning at his residence, No. 106 South First Street.
The deceased was born in Elyria County, Ohio, June 17, 1816, and was consequently in his 74th year. He came to Council Bluffs in 1857 and has resided here ever since, being engaged the greater part of the time as a contractor of brick work.
Of late years he had been in rather feeble health, and some time ago suffered a stroke of paralysis, which was soon followed by another, and about a week ago suffered the third attack, which resulted in his death.
An aged wife and four daughters mourn his death, and the sympathies of the entire community are extended to them in their bereavement. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon and was attended by a large number of friends.
(Fairview Cemetery, Sec. B, Lot 123, d. September 15, 1889)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published September 17, 1889, submitted by Ann]
Frank G. Fichter
Frank G. Fichter, 1401 Avenue C, died at Tabor Manor, where he had been living the past two weeks. He was 79. Born in Carson, he has lived in Council Bluffs the past 45 years. He worked for the Milwaukee Railroad for 20 years, retiring in 1960.
Survivors include three sons, Frank of Chino, CA, James of Denver, CO and John of Council Bluffs; two daughters, Jennie Hiatt of Denver, CO, and Betty Gardner of Council Bluffs; a brother, Jay of Council Bluffs; five sisters, Edna Spence of Oakland, Vera Reiber and Dorothy Slaughter both of Carson, Lela Donahue of Omaha and Bonnie Sales of Council Bluffs; 24 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.
Services will be at McCurdy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Michael Harvey, pastor of Carson Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery near Oakland.
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published June 13, 1986, submitted by Ann]
Ralph Allen Fichter
Ralph Allen Fichter, 63, 915 21st Ave., died at an Omaha hospital after a long illness. Fichter was born in Henderson and moved to council bluffs 10 years ago from Glenwood. He was a retired employee of the local Omaha Standard. Fichter was a member of the Mineola Lutheran Church. He and his wife, Virginia, marked their 40th wedding anniversary December 9, 1984.
Surviving are his wife; four sons, Larry of Wichita, KS, Ralph R. of Council Bluffs, Michael of Riverton, Wyoming and Gary of Glenwood. Also surviving are six daughters, Carol Evans of Glenwood, Marcia Wagaman of Coin, Barbara Fender of Riverton, Wyoming, Nancy and Theresa both of Omaha, and Beverly of Council bluffs; two half brothers, Jay and Frank Fichter both of Council Bluffs; four sisters, Vera Rieber and Dorothy Slaughter both of Carson, Lela Donahue of Omaha and Bonnie Sales of Council Bluffs; a half sister Edna Spence of Oakland; 27 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at McCurdy funeral Home. The Rev. Donald Hensen, pastor of Coin United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Fairview Township cemetery near Oakland.
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published February 12, 1985, submitted by Ann]
Lyda M. Flesher
Lyda M. Flesher, 85, passed away August 6, 1981. Widow of Claire W. Flesher, deceased June 28, 1965.
Survivors include daughter, Mrs. Lyle F. (Joyce D.) Stempel; sisters, Mrs. Rufus (Opal) Killion and Mrs. Bert (Marjorie) Canon; grandsons, Steve and Mark Stempel; stepson, C.W. "Bill" Flesher; 3 stepgranddaughters, Linda, Vickie and Debbie Flesher, nieces and nephews.
Services at Meyer Funeral Home, Rev. Richard D. Hogan, pastor, First Christian Church officiating. Interment Fairview Pioneer Memorial Chapel Cemetery in Washington Township. (October 7, 1895-August 6, 1981)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published August 7, 1981, submitted by Ann]
George W. Gage
Word came to Prophetstown Monday morning of the death of George W. Gage of Oakland, Ia. Mr. Gage was a resident of Prophetstown for many years and on leaving here went to Oakland Ia., where he has lived for the past thirty-seven years.
Mr. Gage was twice married by his first wife had four children, three girls and one boy, the boy only surviving him with the second wife.
He is also survived by two brothers and two sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Warner of Prophetstown, Mrs. Lucy Tracy of Moline, Hector of Canada and Charles of Washington state.
Mr. Gage was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Johnson Gage of Prophetstown and was born here 68 years ago. He was a perfectly reliable man in his business dealings and was highly respected here as well as his adopted home of Oakland, Ia.
He will be buried in Oakland where his first wife was buried. No particulars of his death are at hand as the Prophetstown relatives were advised by telegram.
[Sterling Daily Gazette, Whiteside Co., IL, Published Monday, July 16, 1913, submitted by Melva Taylor]
Sarah A. Griffith
The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Ann Griffith will be held from the residence of her son, O. D. Haight, 824 Fifth avenue, at 2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon.
The funeral will be private and friends are requested to omit flowers. Burial will take place in Fairview cemetery.
(Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Section B, Lot 11, 1833-06 Jun 1910)
[Omaha World Herald, Omaha, Nebraska, Published June 09, 1910, submitted by C. D.]
Dr. Walter R. Hathaway
Dr. Walter R. Hathaway, 73 of Beaumont, TX, died December 7 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. He was born in Superior, WI, and was a former city councilman and mayor of Council Bluffs. He was chief of pathology at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont for 15 years and was associated with Beaumont Medical Surgical Hospital and Baptist Hospital. He was a Korean War veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Sandra Hathaway of Beaumont; a daughter, Janet Hathaway of Alberquerque, NM; two sons, David Hathaway of Burlington, VT; John Hathaway of San Francisco; two brothers, Dr. Robert Hathaway of Conroe, TX and David Hathaway of Waupaca, WI.
A memorial service will be at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. Broussard's Funeral Home of Beaumont is in charge of arrangements.
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published December 9, 2001, submitted by Ann]
Dr. J. Donald Hennessy
Dr. J. Donald Hennessy, 64, of 16 Susan Lane, died Tuesday at a Council Bluffs hospital after a brief illness. He was a native of Chicago and had practiced medicine in Council Bluffs 35 years. Dr. Hennessy graduated from the University of Iowa Medical School in 1931, served the General Hospital at Iowa City, received his internship at the Long Island College Hospital at Brooklyn, NY, before coming to Council Bluffs in 1935. He was a member of the staffs at both Mercy and Jennie Edmundson Hospitals.
He was a World War II veteran, member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the Flying Physicians, Civil Aviation Medical Society, American Academy of General Practice, International Academy of Proctology, the American Medical Association, the county and state of Iowa Medical Associations of Physicians and Surgeons and the Iowa Foundation of Medical Care. The doctor was a member of Rainbow Post 2 AmericanLegion, Council 1045 Knights of Columbus, Elks Lodge, Marian Outdoor Shrine Guild and National Wildlife Federation.
Dr. Hennessy's wife, June, died in 1968. Survivors include: four daughters, Mrs. Lynn Berryhill of Houston, TX, Mrs.Laurel Helmes of Portland, OR, Mrs.June Wilson of Arlington, TX, and Karen Hennessy at home; four sons, James stationed with the U.S.Navy at San Diego, CA, Michael of Nantucket, MA, Patrick of Maryville, MO and Brian of Cedar Falls and six grandchildren.
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published May 9, 1972, submitted by Ann]
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Funeral Mass for Dr. J. Donald Hennessy, 64, of 16 Susan Lane, will be at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Michael Schwarte will be celebrant. Interment will be at St.Joseph's Cemetery. (Section F, Row 8)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published May 10, 1972, submitted by Ann]
Dr. Donald V. Hirst
Word was received here of the death of Dr. Donald V. Hirst, 71, of Savannah, GA. He died at his home in Savannah following a brief illness. A native of Philadelphia, he was raised in Korea by his parents who were medical missionaries. He was a graduate of Duke Medical School, Duke University. He practice medicine in Council Bluffs for over 30 years, retiring in 1981. During the 1950s he was involved in cancer research in Council Bluffs. He was a member and elder of Grace Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include his wife, Suzanne T. of Savannah; three sons, Donald V., Jr. of Chicago, IL; David R. of Tacoma, Washington; Richard L. of Seattle, Washington; daughter, Mrs. Terry (Carol) Lee of Los Angeles, CA; a brother, Richard of Boise, Idaho and three grandchildren.
Services will be at the Independent Presbyterian Church Chapel of Savannah. Burial will be in South Pleasant Grove Methodist Church Cemetery in Murray, KY.
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published January 29, 1986, submitted by Ann]
Clara Huelle
Funeral services for Clara Huelle, 85, will be at St. Paul Lutheran church in Treynor. The Rev. David Scherer will officiate. Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Washington Township. Huelle died Sunday at a Council Bluffs hospital following a long illness.
She was born in Washington Township and lived on the family farm until moving to a care facility because of failing health. Huelle was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Treynor.
Survivors include nephews Wayne Tetzlaff and Lester Huelle both of Council Bluffs; a niece, Mrs. Charles (Lorene) Jensen of Neola.
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published September 4, 1984, submitted by Ann]
Viola L. Huelle
Viola L. Huelle, 62, McClelland, died at an Omaha hospital following an extended illness. Mrs. Huelle was born in Lewis Township. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, the St. Paul's United Church of Christ (Evangelical and Reformed) on Route 1 and its Ladies Aide.
Survivors include: husband, Walter; son, Lester of McClelland; two daughters, Mrs. LaVonne Eckhardt of Hastings, NE, and Mrs. Lorene Jensen of Neola; two sisters, Miss Grace Basch of Council Bluffs and Irene Kelley of Oakland; brother, Emmons Basch of Sutherland, OR; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at the Cutler Chapel. The Rev. Carl F. Kemper, pastor of the St. Paul's Church will officiate. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery in Washington Township. (September 13, 1899-September 24, 1961)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published September 25, 1961, submitted by Ann]
Vivianne N. Jones
Vivianne N. Jones, 79, died at a Council Bluffs hospital after an extended illness. She had resided the past year at Oakland Manor Nursing Home. She was born at Oakland, attended Carson High School and graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in Council Bluffs in 1922. She then taught rural school until her marriage in 1924. She was the widow of Claude Jones. The couple farmed many years west of Oakland until retiring and moving into Oakland in 1952. She was a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ and its Women's Fellowship; was a longtime member of the American Legion Auxiliary and a member of the Oakland Temple Order of Pythian Sisters.
Surviving are a son, Jeryl of Minden; a sister, Thelma Clouse of Council Bluffs; three grandchildren and a great grandchild.
Services will be at First Congregational at Oakland with the Rev. Donald Riemer officiating. Burial will be a Fairview Cemetery, Washington Township. (February 6, 1904-March 14, 1983)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published March 16, 1983, submitted by Ann]
Louis John Koch
Louis John Koch, son of Herman Henry and Anna Koch was born May 17, 1870 at Peppertown, Indiana, and passed away May 6, 1951, at the age of 80 years, 11 months and 19 days. He came from a family of 13 children all having preceeded him in death, except two sisters, Sophia Heinlein, Milan, Indiana, and Emma Belmar, Chicago, Illinois.
When he was a young man he worked as a cabinet maker. At the age of 21 he came to Iowa with his brother and they worked on a farm. Later he and his brother Henry farmed together near Hancock, Iowa.
In 1898 he was united in marriage with Emma Mathilda Thies. To this union four children were born, Randolph Koch and Ada Mae Frahm of Shelby, Iowa, and Melvern Koch of Colo, Iowa, and Orville who preceded him in death. His wife passed away January 1950. He has been in failing health since that time. After he was married they lived on a farm in this community until fifteen years ago when they moved into town.
Surviving are two sons, Malvern and Randolph, one daughter Ada Mae Frahm, five grandchildren and one great grandchild, two sisters and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
He served as one of the directors of the Farmers Savings Bank for many years. He also served as a trustee for this county and was a member of the Shelby School Board a number of years.
Funeral services were held at the Lutheran church May 8, with Rev. Stanley Carlson of Shelby officiating. Interment was in the Cemetery at Minden, Iowa. (1870-1951)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published May 10, 1951, submitted by Ann]
Dr. Noah D. Lawrence
Dr. Noah D.Lawrence, who about ten days ago was seized with a stroke of paralysis, died last night at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. J.J. Monell, 2025 Dodge Street, Omaha. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon from the First Presbyterian Church of this city. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery.
Dr. Lawrence was born in St. Lawrence County, NY, in 1822. He was educated at the Rensselaer Institute, New York City, and at the Vermont University, where he graduated. He practiced medicine in New York until 1868 and then he came to Council Bluffs.
In 1849, Dr. Lawrence was married to Laura Rockwell, and he had been blessed with two children, Frank E., born in 1848, who married Miss Elizabeth Cody Stanton in 1878, and Ella M., born in 1851 and marrying John Monell of Omaha in 1871. Dr. Lawrence had been three times elected mayor of Council Bluffs, and was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him. Since coming to the city he had made three trips to Europe, besides traveling considerably over this continent. (Fairview Cemetery,, Sec. B, Lot 278, 1821-1896)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published December 20, 1896, submitted by Ann]
George Lawton
George "Beachcomber" Lawton, 76, 108 S. 15th St., died at a local hospital following a long illness. He was a self employed commercial artist and had lived in Council Bluffs for 30 years, moving here from Omaha. He and his wife, Betty, celebrated their 38th wedding anniversary last May.
Other survivors include two sons, George R. and James R.; and a daughter, Georgia Lou Lawton all of Council Bluffs and five grandchildren.
Services will be at McCurdy Funeral Home with the Rev. Ed Wescott officiating. Burial will be in Washington Township Fairview Cemetery near Oakland.
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published February 20, 1986, submitted by Ann]
Diana Matthews
Funeral services for Diana Matthews, 28, Glenwood, will be held at the Peterson Mortuary with the Rev. Ward Young of Oakland officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Washington Township.
Survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Matthews of Oakland; three brothers, Donald of Council Bluffs, Richard of Bowling Brook, IL, and Gene of Fort Bragg, NC; three sisters, Dorothy Raes of Sergeant Bluffs, Rebecca Matthews of Glenwood and Doris Henry of Council Bluffs, and her grandmothers, Grace Irvin of Glenwood and Sadie Matthews of Carson.
(no gravestone)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published May 12, 1980, submitted by Ann]
Phyllis Lorraine (Core) Matthews
Funeral for Phyllis Lorraine (Core) Matthews, 76, of Carson was held at Hertz Funeral Home in Malvern with the Rev. Sharon Fender officiating. Mrs. Matthews died December 21 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha. She was born on a farm near Macedonia and attended school in Carson. She was a homemaker and lived all but two years of her life on the family farm. She was a member of the Oakland Senior Center and performed in the center's Imperfect Impostors theater group. She was honored by the Oakland Senior Citizens for volunteerism, dedication and hard work. Mrs. Matthews and her husband, Lorrin Kenneth, were married 51 years.
Survivors in addition to her husband include two daughters, Shirley Shanno of Oakland and Peggy Morriss of Toano, Virginia; two sons, Kenny of Williamsburg, Virginia, and Bobby of McClelland; two sisters, Betty Friezie of Council Bluffs and Wylladene Betts of Des Moines; two brothers, Frank Core of Glendale, Arizona and Donald Core of Phoenix; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Burial was in Fairview Pioneer Cemetery at McClelland.
[Neola Gazette, Neola, Iowa, Published December 30, 1999, submitted by Ann]
Dr. William F. McClelland
A telegram from Denver, CO, last night announced the death of Dr. William F. McClelland, formerly of Council Bluffs. He left this city in 1862, but is remembered by all of the old settlers as one of the most prominent surgeons of the west at that time. His relatives still living here are Mrs. Kate Honn of Fifth Avenue, sister-in-law; Mrs.Kate Cook, 244 Vine Street, niece; Mrs. George Bebbington, 200 Park Avenue, niece; Mrs. E. E. Hart, 124 Park Avenue, grand niece.
Dr. William Freeman McClelland died at the age of 80 years and in 1862 when he left Council Bluffs for Denver his name had become known in Europe as well as America for his success in preforming difficult operations. In Denver he was the first physician to make a study of the climatic influences of the mountain region upon pulmonary diseases and wrote extensively of the benefits of Colorado's climate. To Dr. McClelland's writing was due largely the first fame of Colorado as a resort of the world.
He came to Council Bluffs in 1856 and remained here for six years. In partnership with Dr. Manual Honn, who is now dead. He practiced his profession of medicine and surgery and also ran a drug store in the room on Broadway now occupied by J. C. DeHaven. His reputation as a great surgeon had not been fully established when he left Council Bluffs, but it was at that time that he had attracted attention abroad. Some of the surgical operations he performed in Council Bluffs were remarkable and he was at this time writing for medical journals.
Old settlers remember that he was considered the leading physician of this part of the state and that his fame had begun to reach outside of this city.
Born in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, he conceived the idea of studying for a physician and a surgeon when a boy. His studies in school were all directed toward this end and when a young man he went into the office of Dr. Russell of Mt. Vernon to study for his chosen profession. The death of Dr. Russell was chronicled a few months ago and he had come to be known as one of the leading physicians of Ohio. For some time, Dr. McClelland studied in the office and then went to a medical college in Philadelphia. When the course at this college had been finished he went to New York to take post graduate work.
After his college education had been finished he spent two years in a New York hospital, where he got valuable information and experience in the profession of surgery. Returning to his own home town he was married and began practice there. His wife died and a short time after her death he determined to come west, a place which at that time offered some tantalizing allurements to young men.
A good practice at his home town had been established under adverse circumstances, but he was not content and at last left there to come to Council Bluffs. Here he married the sister of his partner, Miss Bell Honn. She survives him and now lives at the beautiful home in Denver. Dr. McClelland had amassed a fortune in real estate.
He was the father of one son and four daughters, all of whom are still living. The son's name is William Freeman, having been named for his father. One daughter, Jennie, has lately been married and it is not known by the relatives here what her last name is. The other daughters are: Mrs. Amanda Driscoll, Mrs. Richard Malone and Mrs. G. B. Lott. Mrs. N. J. Bond, a sister, lives at Nordhoff, CA.
The relatives living in this city have not been informed when the funeral services will be held as the arrangements have not yet been made. (Burial location unknown)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published April 14, 1901, submitted by Ann]
Dr. Dallas O. Minchin
Dallas O. Minchin, M.D., 66, of Council Bluffs, died Wednesday evening at St. Joseph Hospital in Omaha. A native of North Hampton County, PA, he was a graduate of the Temple University School of Medicine. Dr. Minchin served on the staff of Jennie Edmundson Hospital for twenty six years following his move to Council Bluffs in 1968. He also served as Chief of Staff at Mercy Hospital in 1977, was a past president of the Pottawattamie and Mills County Medical Society, a member of the American Medical Association and Iowa Medical Society, Chairman of the Governor's Committee on Substance Abuse; served on the Chanticleer Board and was a veteran of the Korean War, where he served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia; three daughters, Susan Minchin, MD., Ph.D. of St.Louis, Missouri, Melissa Stacchini of France and Alessandra Petersen of Council Bluffs; four granddaughters; two brothers, Warren and John, both of Phillipsburg, New Jersey; and a sister, Audrey Vought of Bethlehem, PA. (Died November 16, 1994) (Burial location unknown)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published November 24, 1994, submitted by Ann]
Dr. Harold B. Moorehead
Dr. Harold B.Moorehead, 78, practicing physician at Underwood for more than a half century, died Wednesday at a Council Bluffs hospital of heart disease. Son of an Ida Grove dairy farmer, Dr. Moorehead went to Underwood following his internship at Mercy Hospital to fill in for a physician planning a vacation. He remained as a general practioner, and as of a few years ago had delivered over 3,000 babies in the Underwood area.
As a young man he was active in sports, and retained an interest in football and track all of his life. He was a member of various medical organizations and St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Council Bluffs. Two years ago he was made a life member of the Iowa and Pottawattamie County Medical Societies in honor of his half century of practice. The Underwood Community Club had also honored him as "Man of the Year." He was graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine.
Survivors include his widow and a son, Charles of Cocoa Beach, FL. Funeral will be Saturday morning at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Meyer Funeral Home is in charge. Burial will be in Memorial Park.
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published January 6, 1966, submitted by Ann]
Frank C. North
Frank C. North, 63, veteran actor and tent show owner, well known in southwest Iowa, was found dead late Thursday by police in the garage of Mrs. Katherine Elliott, 3001 South Thirty second street, Omaha, who had summoned officers. Deputy county Attorney Rudy Tesar said death was suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning. North disappeared in November, 1935, leaving a note telling of financial troubles. He was reported a few days later at the home of friends. Mrs. Elliott is a friend of the North family.
North was a partner in the North Brothers' show for more than thirty five years, putting on tent and stock shows in the middlewest. He is credited with having developed Warner Baxter and Lyle Talbot, movie actors. He recently worked as a salesman for a radio station.
His real name was Frank Carter, a native of Brooklyn, NY. "Adopted" in his youth by Sport and Harry North, brothers, he assumed their surname. His widow and two stepsons, L.C. McVea, Omaha, and Clifford McVea, Los Angeles, and a daughter, Virginia Cullen, Oklahoma City, OK, survive him. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Omaha, NE
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published January 8, 1937, submitted by Ann]
Dr. G. R. Patterson
Dr. G. R. Patterson was born November 9, 1895 at Harlan, Iowa. He was the son of Chandler R. Patterson and Luella Downs Patterson. Upon graduation from Harlan High School, he attended Chicago College of Veterinary Medicine and came to Minden, Iowa, May 11, 1918 to practice. He had resided here since that time.
In 1916 he was married to the late Hazel Kevan Patterson at Harlan. They were the parents of one son, George Rondel Patterson who lives at Minden with his family. In January 1956, Mrs. Patterson passed away and in April 1957 he was married to the former Helen Hayes of Powell, Wyoming, who survives him.
Dr. Patterson retired from active practice several years ago following a heart attack. Since that time he has devoted himself to his farming interests near Minden. He was a member of the Congregational Church at Harlan, the Masonic Lodge at Neola, the American Legion at Minden and a lifetime member of the Iowa Veterinary Association.
In addition to his wife and son, he is survived by a granddaughter, Sylvia of Davenport, Iowa, and several brothers and sisters; Mrs. Edna Brookhaus of Carter Lake, Iowa; Mrs. Eleanor Larson of Harlan, Iowa, Miss Margaret Patterson of Honolulu, Hawaii, Mrs. Marie Miller of Rollo, Missouri, Herman Patterson of Overland Park, Kansas and Bob Patterson of Philadelphia, PA.
Funeral services were held at the Pauley Funeral Home at Harlan on Thursday, May 17 with the Rev. Walter Olson officiating. Interment was in the Harlan Cemetery with Masonic services by the Neola Masonic Lodge.
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published May 24, 1962, submitted by Ann]
Wesley Smith Paulson
CIVIL WAR VETERAN DIES OF PNEUMONIA
Wesley Smith Paulson, 89, Civil War veteran and founder of what is now known as Boyles Business College, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. George J. Ward, Route 3, Neola, early Wednesday evening of pneumonia following an illness of six days. Mr. Paulson was born in Ohio and had been a resident of Pottawattamie County for nearly fifty years. After founding the Western Iowa College in Council Bluffs approximately forty years ago, he retired from his teachings there to assume the office of county superintendent of schools.
In the Civil War he served with the 98th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He lost his right leg in the battle of Perrysville, KY, when he was 19 years old. Returning from the army he was named county treasurer of Harrison County, Ohio, his native county. He was a member of the Methodist church.
He is survived by four sons, William of Wilmette, IL, Wesley of Chicago, IL, George of New York City, and J. DeWitt of Raleigh, NC; one daughter, Mrs. Ward of Neola; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
The body was removed to Cutler's Funeral Home.
(Walnut Hill Cemetery, Sec. B, Lot 123, Feb. 12, 1841-Dec. 31, 1930)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published January 1, 1931, submitted by Ann]
Greg K. Primmer
Greg K. Primmer, 60, 12/14/07, of Beaver Lake. Survived by wife, Vicki; son Troy and wife Jackie Haines, LaVista, NE; daughter, Jamie Primmer and husband Daniele Manni, Chicago, IL; brother, Douglas and wife Linda Primmer, Council Bluffs, IA; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Bonni and Clark Jeppesen, Oakland, IA, Roxi and Ron Guilloz, Urbandale, IA; 4 grandchildren, Ryan and Michaela Kiger, Corbin and Conner Haines; several nieces and nephews, 41 year UPRR employee. Interment Fairview cemetery, Washington Township, IA.
[Omaha World Herald, Omaha, Nebraska, Published December 16, 2007, submitted by Ann]
Dr. James C. Robertson
Dr. James C. Robertson, who had been ill since Tuesday evening, died last evening. Dr. Robertson came to Council Bluffs thirteen years ago from Washington, IA, where he was born fifty four years ago. Since coming to the city he has been counted among its active and public spirited citizens and his death is truly a loss to the community. Most of his attention was given to the practice of his profession, but he found time to concern himself in the affairs of the community to some extent and served one term on the board of education. He leaves a wife and two sons, Andrew and Ralph, both at home.
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published September 17, 1899, submitted by Ann]
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The funeral of Dr. J.C. Robertson occurred yesterday afternoon from the residence at 1006 Fifth Avenue, and a large concourse gathered to pay the last sad tribute to the dead physicians memory. Physicians who had worked at his side, patients to whom he had ministered, Masons, Woodmen and United Workmen, with whom he had mingled fraternally; neighbors who had recognized and honored the beautiful home life of the deceased, and the members of the church of which he had been a faithful member, all rallied to comfort his family in this sad hour and to show their appreciation of the strong manhood of the one who had passed into that land where there are no wounds to heal, no ills to lighten.
The house and lawn were crowded with people, and the parlors were filled with fragrant flowers sent by organizations and individual friends. The Council Bluffs Medical society, the Women's Christian Association, Council Bluffs Lodge No. 270, Ancient Order of United Workmen, Council Camp No. 14, Woodmen of the World, and the Masonic order sent beautiful set pieces.
The services were conducted by Rev. J.W. Wilson, pastor of the First Congregational Church, of which the deceased was a member. The singing by a quartet consisting of Miss McIntyre, Mrs. Mullis, Mr. Rigdon and Mr. Haverstock was exceedingly sweet and touching. Rev. Mr. Wilson made a brief address, in which he spoke of the dead man's strong battle with disease, his thoughtfulness for his family in the last sad hour, his faithful ministrations to the afflicted, and his strong christian character. The speaker's words of comfort to the family were especially tender and touching.
At the conclusion of the services the Masons, twenty six in number, filed past the coffin and then took their places at the head of the procession. The pallbearers were Drs. Macrae, Lacey, Jennings and Waterman, Dell G. Morgan and W.A. Highsmith. The cortege was four blocks in length. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery.
(Sec. C, Lot 281, June 6, 1845-September 16, 1899)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published September 19, 1899, submitted by Ann]
Dr. Aileen E. Mathiasen Sciortino
Dr. Aileen E. Mathiasen Sciortino, the first woman to be elected president of the Mercy Hospital staff, died Wednesday at a local hospital. She was 71. Dr. Mathiasen Sciortino was a native and lifetime resident of Council Bluffs. She was a staff member at Mercy Hospital and was later elected president in 1948. Before that, she was a graduate of the Creighton University School of Medicine and interned at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. She later joined the Cogley Clinic, where in 1980, she was honored by co-workers for her 40 years of service.
She was involved with Jennie Edmundson Hospital, was a board member of CARE, VODEC, Right to Life, the Visiting Nurse Association and Mental Health Board. She was also a member of various medical societies. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and the Catholic Daughters of America.
She came from a family of four, all of whom became medical doctors. In a 1969 interview that appeared in the Daily Nonpareil, Dr. Mathiasen Sciortino told Phyllis Gillespie that she owed a great deal of her medical success to her parents. "I would say that my brothers and I owe a great deal to our parents. Over a span of 12 years, they sent the four of us through medical school even though it was during the depression. She added that she received great satisfaction from delivering babies, which at that time numbered well over 2,000. She said during the war years, she delivered six babies in one day.
Survivors include her husband, Dr. Arthur L. Sciortino, four daughters, Mary Sciortino, Nancy Sciortino and Mrs. Al (Susan) Mooney of Council Bluffs and Patricia Sciortino of Lincoln, NE; five sons, Michael, John, Joseph and Thomas of Council Bluffs and Jerry of Phoenix, AZ; two brothers, Dr. Henning Mathiasen of Sacramento, CA, and Dr. Emmett Mathiasen of Council Bluffs and five grandchildren.
Funeral Mass will be at St. Patricks Church, interment in St. Joseph Cemetery.
(Section F, Row 2, March 7, 1916-January 6, 1988)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published January 6, 1988, submitted by Ann]
Dr. Arthur L. Sciortino
Arthur L. Sciortino, M.D., 84, passed away February 28, 2008 in Arizona. Arthur was born in Bridgeport, CT, on April 7, 1923, and after graduation from Bridgeport High, he served in the United States Air Force. He attended Catholic University in Washington, D.C., before enrolling at Creighton University School of Medicine, where he received his medical degree in 1950, and a masters degree of medicine in 1955. In 1958, Dr. Sciortino accepted a position at Mercy Hospital and became medical director of Mercy Hospital laboratory and eventually served as chief of staff of the hospital. Dr. Sciortino was the first medical examiner for Pottawattamie County and served as president of the Pottawattamie Medical Society.
His community involvements include past president of the Mercy Foundation, Cub Scout Master, chairman of many St. Albert Schools fund raising events, a member of the school's Hall of Fame, inducted in 1999, and their Freddie Falcon winner in 1988. He was also a member of the American Legion, Elks Club, honorary member 4th degree Knights of Columbus and a founding member of Swing for the Handicap, a golf fund raiser which is still held annually.
Dr. Sciortino is preceded in death by his wife, Aileen Mathiasen, M.D.; sisters, Daisy Scordato, Nancy Demino, Linda Willis; brothers Frank, John, Joe and Mickey.
Survivors include his wife of 19 years, Billie Jo; children and spouses; Mary Sciortino; Nancy Sciortino of Kansas City; Susy Mooney and husband, Al of Council Bluffs; Patricia Hagemeyer and husband, Michael, of Henderson, NV; Michael; John and wife, Janet; Joseph and wife Monica; Thomas all of Council Bluffs; Jerry of Santa Rosa, CA; Jeff Miller of Greely, CO; Tim Miller and wife, Candance of Scottsdale, AZ; Katherine McCoy and husband Keith of Underwood, Iowa; grandchildren, Kathleen, Mary, Artie and Jessalyn Sciortino; Alison, Aileen and Betsey Mooney; Lacey, Ashton, Rachel, Sarah, Jessica, Nicole and Kelsea Miller; Megan, Ryan and Owen McCoy; sister, Virginia Mac Mulkin of Newport, Rhode Island.
Visitation followed by rosary recitation to be a Queen of Apostles Church. Mass of Christian burial also at the church, Father Chuck Kottas celebrant. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery with military rites tendered by American Legion Post #2.
(Section F, Row 2, April 7, 1923-February 28, 2008)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published March 5, 2008, submitted by Ann]
Dr. Frank T. Seybert
Dr. Frank T. Seybert, 68, died suddenly at his home after an illness of two weeks from heart disease. Dr. Seybert had been ill at his home, 532 First Avenue, following a heart attack two weeks ago.
Dr. Seybert was born in Columbia County, PA, April 13, 1859. He spent his youth in his native state. He attended the public schools and the normal school at Bloomsburg, PA, and graduated at Kingston Seminary. He began the study of medicine in the spring of 1877, under the preceptorship of Dr. B.F. Gardner of Bloomsburg, PA; entered the Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia in the fall of 1877 and graduated therefrom in the spring of 1881.
He came to Council Bluffs in the spring of 1882 and had since that time been a resident of Council Bluffs. During all of his residence in Council Bluffs he had been actively engaged in his profession and had for many years past been one of the leading physicians and surgeons in this city. He had been a member of the staff of St. Bernard's Hospital and of Mercy Hospital since the founding of those institutions in Council Bluffs. For something over twenty years he had made a specialty of the treatment of nervous and mental diseases with marked success. He was for several years one of the instructors and lecturers in the medical school of Creighton University. He was a member of the Council Bluffs Chaper of Elks and of Council Bluffs council, Knights of Columbus.
He leaves his wife, Claire; three daughters, Mrs. Donald Annis of Council Bluffs, Mrs. Frank Leary of Omaha and Miss Claire Seybert at home; one brother, John Seybert.
The body was taken to Beem Belford Funeral Home. Burial will be from St. Francis Xavier's Church and burial will take place in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
(Sec. E, Row 7, April 13, 1859-July 27, 1929)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published July 27, 1929, submitted by Ann]
Harold F. Slaughter
Harold F. Slaughter, 70, died at an Omaha hospital following a period of poor health. Mr. Slaughter was born in Glenwood and moved to Council Bluffs after 22 years in the Air Force. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. Mr. Slaughter also was a guard at Omaha National Bank for several years, and since 1978 he lived in Carson. He was a member of the Disabled American veterans. He and his wife, Dorothy, were married 39 years.
Other survivors are two sons, Harold Frank of Prescott, AZ, and Larry Lee of Jacksonville, AK; a sister, Louise Ranne of Glenwood; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Services will be at Carson Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Michael Harvey, pastor of the church will officiate. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Washington Township.
(May 9, 1915-February 16, 1986)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published February 17, 1986, submitted by Ann]
Cecil Durham Stech
Dr. Cecil Durham Stech, 46, died at a local hospital from a streptococci infection complicated with penumonia and meningitis. She was the widow of Dr. W. James Stech, who died last August.
She became ill three weeks ago. She underwent a mastoid operation April 3. Pneumonia set in shortly after her first operation. She underwent a second operation Wedneday. Meningitis set in Friday.
Dr. Stech was the eldest daughter of the late pioneer couple, Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Durham. She was graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1909 and Creighton Medical College in 1913. She served internships in Wilmington, Delaware, and Grace Hospital, Detroit. She recently returned from Toledo, Ohio, where she did post graduage work in anesthesia at the Flower and St. Vincent Hospitals. She had been in active practice since her husband's death and was an anesthetist at Mercy Hospital. She was a member of the American Medical Association and of the Holy Family parish.
Surviving are two daughters, Geraldine Katherine, 19, and Jean Marie, 17; a brother Byron Durham; four sisters, Mrs. Frank Zoller, Mrs. Belle D. Heller and Mrs. Harvey Nelson all of Council Bluffs, and Mrs. Henry Gathmann of Treynor.
The body was taken to the Beem Belford Funeral Home, will be moved to the home, 2410 Avenue A, this afternoon. Services will be held Wednesday morning at Holy Family Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. (Sec. E, Row 4, 1888-1936)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published April 13, 1936, submitted by Ann]
Dr. James W. Stech
A week of vacationing and fishing at Arnold's Park was brought to a close in death for Dr. James W. Stech, 46, 2410 Avenue A, Thursday afternoon. Completing an outing at East Okoboji Lake, the doctor and his family were en route home and had stopped to say goodbye to his brother, Dr. Joseph Stech, at another cottage at Arnold's Park when he suffered a heart attack. Dr. Joseph Stech said his brother strolled with him down a steep bank for a last look at the lake and suddenly sank to the ground in pain as they regained the top of the hill. The family summoned a personal friend, Dr. M.C.Hennessey of Council Bluffs, also at the lakes, but the stricken doctor died before his arrival. The body was immediately returned to the Beem Belford Funeral Home here.
Dr. James W. Stech recently recovered from a slight attack of heart disease. He had spent considerable time in the hospital, and returned to active practice about four months ago. He maintained his office in his west side home. A graduate of the Creighton University College of Medicine, in the class of 1913. Dr. Stech practiced medicine at Bloomfield, Nebraska, before coming to Council Bluffs ten years ago. He was graduated from the Midland College School of Pharmacy in 1909.
He was a member of the Pottawattamie County Medical Society, the Iowa State Medical Society, the American Medical Society, the Mercy Hospital staff and the Holy Family Catholic Church. He also served as the Thomas Jefferson High School physician, and as an instructor at the Creighton Medical School. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus.
He is survived by his widow, Dr. Cecil Stech; two daughters, Geraldine and Jean Marie, both at home; five brothers, Dr. Joseph L. Stech of Council Bluffs, Fred and Michael Stech of Milligan, NE, John Stech of Friend, NE, and Frank Stech of Lincoln, NE; three sisters, Mrs. Rose Vavia of Friend and Mrs. Anna Hamouz and Mrs.Mary Kumpost both of Tobias, NE.
The body will be removed to his home, 2410 Avenue A, where it will lie in state until the hour of the funeral, which will be held at Holy Family Church. Requiem mass will be celebrated by Rev. William Coughlin. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. (Section E, Row 4, 1888-1935)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published August 23, 1935, submitted by Ann]
Dr. Joseph L. Stech
Dr. Joseph L. Stech, 43, prominent local physician and staff member of both Mercy and Jennie Edmundson hospitals, died suddenly of a heart attack at his home, 724 Forest Drive. He had apparently been in good health during the day, left his office early in the afternoon. Shortly after, he arrived home is was stricken with the heart attack and died. Dr. Stech had been president of the staff of Mercy Hospital, associate staff member of Jennie Edmundson and St. Joseph's Hospital in Omaha.
Born in Milligan, NE, he was the son of Michael and Katherine Stech. He studied medicine at Creighton Medical School, was graduated in 1921. His internship was served at Mercy Hospital, followed by post graduate work at the Chicago Institute of Surgery. A fellow of the American Medical Society, he also was a member of the Iowa State Medical Society, Pottawattamie and Council Bluffs Medical Societies. At the time of his death, Dr. Stech was a Creighton University faculty member. He had been president of the Creighton University Alumni Club, member of fourth degree Knights of Columbus, The American Legion, Chamber of Commerce and Elks Lodge No. 531.
He is survived by his widow, Gertrude, whose mother, Mrs. Hannah Campbell, died last Saturday; three children, Kathleen, Joan and Joseph, Jr., all at home; four brothers, Michael, Fred and John of Friend, NE, and Frank of Lincoln, NE, and four sisters, Mrs. Katherine Morrison of Omaha; Mrs. Mary Kumpost and Mrs. Anna Hamouz of Tobias, NE, and Mrs. Rose Vavra of Friend, NE. His brother, Dr. James Stech, died six years ago.
Funeral services will be held at St. Patrick's Church. The Rev. J.F. Costello will officiate in the services of solemn requiem mass. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Beem Belford Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (Section E, Row 6, Dec. 20, 1896-Sept. 13, 1940)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published September 14, 1940, submitted by Ann]
Shirley Ellen Stephens
Shirley Ellen Stephens, 95, of Council Bluffs passed away June 6, 2006, at her home. She was born March 7, 1911, in Washington Township, Pottawattamie County to the late Jay Pleasant Matthews and Mary (McNaughton) Matthews. She was a 1928 graduate of Treynor High School and attended the former Iowa State Teachers College. she formerly taught in the Henderson Iowa School for six years. She lived most of her lifetime in this area. She was a member of New Horizon Presbyterian Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert D. Stephens in 1968 and her sister, Mary L. Matthews in 1998.
Survivors include her cousin, Orrin Matthews and his wife Barbara of Carson, IA; sister-in-law, Jackie Stephens of Treynor, Iowa; ten grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will meet at Fairview Cemetery, Washington Township, for a graveside service, Rev. Barbara Todd will officiate. (March 7, 1911-June 6, 2006)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published June 8, 2006, submitted by Ann]
Kennth E. Thayer
Kenneth E. Thayer, 73, of Council Bluffs died December 20 at his home. He was born in rural Oakland and lived in Council Bluffs since 1972. He graduated from Oakland High School and served in the Korean conflict in the U.S. Army. He delivered for Morphy Drug, Barritt & Guill and retired from the Council Bluffs School System in 1992. He was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church, the Eagles Lodge and Rainbow Post No. 2 of the American Legion. Mr. Thayer and his wife Ellen (Faust) Gwinner were married on September 23, 1972.
Survivors in addition to his wife include a daughter, Marcia Flora and husband, Ken, of LaVista, NE; and a son, Steve and wife, Kim, of Council Bluffs; a stepson, David Gwinner and wife, Susi, of Creston; four step grandchildren; two great grandchildren and many friends.
Funeral will be at Our Savior's Lutheran Church with the Rev. Gary MacManus of St. Paul Lutheran Church in State Center and Delwayne Hahn, interim pastor of Our Savior's Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery in Washington Township with graveside military honors by Rainbow Post No. 2 American Legion.
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published December 22, 2002, submitted by Ann]
Dr. Mary Tinley
Dr. Mary Louise Tinley of 241 Fifth Avenue, veteran physician who was honored last March as the "Woman of the Year," died Friday afternoon at her home. She was 84. Dr. Mary, as she had been affectionately known by her friends and patients, suffered a broken hip in a fall March 8, 1951. Although receiving patients in her office up to February 1953, she never fully recovered. Heart trouble contributed to her death. She and her brother, Dr. Mathew A. Tinley, shared office space in the Park Building for many years. Dr. Mat gave up his active practice last year, but the Tinley suite was not officially closed until last month.
She was tops as a doctor, tops as a citizen and tops as a friend. Just one generation removed from Irish peasantry, Dr. Mary was the daughter of Mathew Hale Tinley and Rose Dolan. Her parents immigrated to the United States from Ireland. They moved to Council Bluffs in 1869. Dr. Mary was a lifelong resident of this city. While she was in high school, she was inspired to become a doctor by a visiting woman physician. She was graduated from the old Council Bluffs high School in 1887. She completed high school in three years. She taught five years at Longfellow then Twentieth Avenue and Bloomer Schools. When she had saved enough money, she enrolled at the University of Omaha medical department. She was graduated in 1894 at the head of a class of 21 men and three women.
After postgraduate work in New York and Boston, she opened her first office, in September of 1895, in the old Baldwin Block where the Council Bluffs Savings Bank now stands. Around the turn of the century, her old sorrel mare and roomy phaeton were a familiar sight in Council Bluffs as she made her calls. Dr. Mary was instrumental in the education of her brother, Dr. Mat. He was originally intended for the priesthood, but decided to follow Dr. Mary's profession. During World War I, she handled her own as well as Dr. Mat's practice.
Religious affiliation was with St. Francis Catholic Church. She was district surgeon for the Union Pacific Railroad for 23 years and also had been physician for the Wabash Railroad for many years. She was physical examiner for baby clinics throughout the county for over 30 years and was a honorary member and physical director of the county 4-H girls for many years.
She was one of the first women auto drivers in the city and for many years had license number 69, a private secret between her and auto license Registrar Pat O'Neill. It was the year of her birth -- 1869.
About 18 months ago, Dr. Mary and her sister, Miss Aurelia Tinley, built a home on Fifth Avenue and sold the "Tinley Home" at 331 Ninth Avenue.
Dr. Mat and Miss Aurelia are the only immediate survivors. The body will be at her home until time of service. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St. Francis Catholic Church. Msgr. James P. Danahey will be celebrant. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Cutler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (Section C, Row 9, June 21, 1869-July 24, 1953)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published July 25, 1953, submitted by Ann]
Dr. Mathew A. Tinley
Requiem Mass for Dr. Mathew A. Tinley, 80, long honored as the No. 1 citizen of Council Bluffs, will be held at St. Francis Catholic Church. He lived at 520 Third Street. Celebrant will be the Rt. Rev. Msgr. James P. Danahey, Bishop Edwad Daley of Des Moines will be present. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. The family requests no flowers.
Dr. Tinley who combined his medical practice with a distinguished military career, died Sunday at a local hospital. He had been in generally poor health for a long time. Death was attributed to pneumonia. Dr. Tinley was admitted to the hospital last Saturday morning. He had been in declining health since he fell and broke his left hip in 1951. His death ended a long record of service to his city, state and nation.
Dr. Tinley was a lifelong resident of Council Bluffs. He was graduated from the old Council Bluffs High School in 1894. The same year he started his military career, enlisting in the Third Iowa Infantry Division as a private. He fought in the Spanish American War, World War I and came out of retirement in 1940 to command the Iowa State Guard. He would up his military career with the rank of lieutenant general. He was awarded six American decorations, the French Legion of Honor rosette and the Croix de Guerre with a gold star during his military career.
In 1924, Dr. Tinley turned down a suggestion that he seek the Democratic nomination for vice president. A similar move was started in Iowa in 1932. He accepted the candidacy, but withdrew at the convention in favor of John Nance Garner of Texas.
Dr. Tinley belonged to the various medical societies and was a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He was named a staff member of the Jennie Edmundson Hospital in 1903. He also belonged to numerous civic and service organizations, including Louis A. Wegner Camp 18, United Spanish War Veterans, of which he was a charter member.
His survivors are: widow, Lucy; daughter, Winifred at home; son, Dr. Robert Tinley of Denver City, TX; sister, Aurelia Tinley of Council Bluffs; four grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Cutler Funeral Home is in charge. Burial to be in St. Joseph Cemetery.
(Section C, Row 6, March 5, 1876-March 11, 1956)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published March 12, 1956, submitted by Ann]
Dr. M. H. Verpooten
Dr. M.H. Verpooten, proprietor of the Lincoln Hotel, 135 South Main, died Friday afternoon from uraemic poisoning, following an illness of nine weeks. He had been a resident of the county for the past eight years. Dr. Verpooten was a member of the Wyoming State Medical Society and the American Medical Association.
Besides his wife he leaves three sons, Henry J., Hubert D.,and Joseph, all of Council Bluffs, and one daughter, Mrs. E. C. Pierce of Sioux City. He also leaves one brother, Joseph Verpooten of Underwood.
The funeral will be held this afternoon from the residence with Dr. F. W. Evans of the First Presbyterian Church conducting the services. The body will be taken to Forest Lawn Cemetery in Omaha for cremation.
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published June 4, 1916, submitted by Ann]
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The funeral of Dr. M. H. Verpooten, who died Friday afternoon, was held Sunday afternoon at the family home, 135 Main Street. Dr. Frederick W. Evans of the First Presbyterian Church officiating. The body was taken to Forest Lawn Cemetery for cremation. The pallbearers were Dr. Earl Bellinger, Dr. Robert Moth, Dr. S. H. Smith, Dr. C. A. Hill, Dr. F. W. Dean and Dr. H. B. Jennings.
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published June 5, 1916, submitted by Ann]
Margaret Blaine Wirt
Margaret Blaine Wirt, 81, a niece of Speaker James G. Blaine, one time candidate for the presidency opposing Cleveland, prominent leader in the Republican party and for seven successive terms a member of congress, died sunday evening in a local hospital as a result of breaking her hip in a fall.
Mrs. Wirt's family had lived here for fifty years. She came to Council Bluffs from Springfield, Illinois, with her grandfather, Robert Officer. She married to William Wirt after coming here. They made their home here on Willow Avenue near the First Presbyterian church. About ten years ago Mrs. Wirt went to Omaha to be with her daughter, Mrs. D.K. Ellingwood. Mr. Wirt had died previous to this time. For the last year Mrs. Wirt had been a patient at St. Bernard's hospital, where she suffered the fall which resulted in breaking her hip.
Funeral services were held Tueday morning at the Crosby Mortuary in Omaha, with Father Crawford reading the Episcopal service. Burial was in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Council Bluffs, beside the body of her husband. (Sec. 6, Row 10, 1848-1929)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published September 1, 1929, submitted by Ann]
William O. Wirt
The death of William O. Wirt, which occurrred at his home, 716 Willow Avenue, caused keen regret among the many people who had known him for more than a generation. Mr. Wirt was one of the pioneer successful business men of Council Bluffs. He established the first candy factory in this part of the country, and thirty five years ago, the firm of Wirt and Duquette was one of the best known in western Iowa and eastern Nebraska. Mr. Duquette, father of E.L. Duquette, head of the DeVol Hardware company, look over the candy making business when Mr. Wirt retired to turn his attention to larger fields of enterprise, and later, John G. Woodward took his place in the firm. The factory thus became the nucleus fo the present immense plant of the Woodward Candy Company.
Mr. Wirt was a Mason of exemplary character and also a member of the Woodmen of the World. During all of his long period of residence in this city, he was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. His widow, one son and one daughter survive him.
The funeral will be held this morning at 11 o'clock at the residence. The services will be conducted by Rev. F.W. Evans. Burial will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery. (Sec. 6, Row 10, 1843-1916)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Published March 2, 1916, submitted by Ann]
Dr. A. O. Wyland
Dr. A.O. Wyland, 85, physician at Underwood 64 years, died in a local hospital after an illness of several years. Dr. Wyland, named Underwood's number one citizen in 1939, was responsibile for the incorporation of the town in 1902. He served as mayor there for eight years. He served as first president of the board of education there and was a board member for a quarter of a centry. Dr. Wyland was also a former professional baseball player. He managed many amateur clubs in Pottawattamie County.
Dr. Wyland was born in Harlan. He had lived in Underwood since 1889. Survivors are: son, Oran of Underwood; two daughters, Mrs. Francis Bone of Monticello and Mrs. Mildred Hastings of Denver, CO; seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Cutler's Funeral Home is in charge. Services will be held in First Presbyterian Church in Council Bluffs. The Rev. Howard B. Dooley will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published April 12, 1952, submitted by Ann]
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