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Reuben Albertson
Burial of Member of Coast Artillery Will Be Made Wednesday
A military funeral will be accorded Reuben Albertson, young member of the coast artillery, who died at San Francisco recently. The body arrived in Council Bluffs Tuesday morning in charge of S. Ehrlick, a comrade of the deceased, from the Letterman general hospital at the Presidio and was taken in charge by Woodring's.
The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock from the Woodring Chapel, the Rev. G. E. Morphy of the Second Baptist church officiating. Captain Sam Greene of Company A will have charge of the military arrangements and members of the organization will attend. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery.
[Section F, Lot 218, born 1897-died 17 Apr 1918, enlisted 12 Dec 1917]
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published April 23, 1918, submitted by Ann]
Otto N. Applequist
Funeral services for Otto N. Applequist were held at the Immanuel Lutheran church Friday at 2 p.m., the Rev. N. E. Hedeen officiating. Music was furnished by Mrs. Helen Sullivan, Sanford Olson, Edna Olson and Evelyn Olson.
Pallbearers were James Anderson, Hjalmer Farm, B. A. Olson, William Nelson, A. Lefgren and Otto Falk. Burial was in Fairview cemetery. The Cutler funeral home was in charge of services.
[Section C, Lot 237, born 1874, died 2 Jun 1937]
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published June 06, 1937, submitted by Ann]
William Clyde Arbuckle
William Clyde Arbuckle, 38, for twenty years a clerk for the Rock Island railroad in this city, died at 9:20 o'clock Thursday morning in a local hospital, after an illness of four weeks.
Mr. Arbuckle was born in Marshalltown, Ia., and had lived here since 1896. He was a candidate for the republican nomination of alderman of the Sixth Ward at the recent city primary.
Mr. Arbuckle was a member of the A.O.U.W. and of the First Christian church. He is survived by his widow and his mother Mrs. R. D. Knight of this city.
Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the First Christian church, Rev. C. O. Stuckenbruck officiating. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery.
[Section J, Lot 161, 1886-1924]
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published March 13, 1924, submitted by Ann]
Dr. John Askin
The funeral of Dr. John Askin will be Wednesday afternoon, the cortege leaving Cutler's Undertaking Rooms at 2:30 and proceeding to Walnut Hill Cemetery, where the service will be held at the grave. Dr. O.O.Smith giving a short address. The Knights Templar will escort the body to the grave.
(Section 10, Row 14, February 1848-June 1911)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published, June 20, 1911, submitted by Ann]
John G. Aten
The remains of John G. Aten were laid to rest yesterday at Fairview cemetery, after services held at the home of the family, 434 Glen avenue.
Members of the U.V.L. and G.A.R. were present in force, and a large concourse of other friends attended. The services were conducted by Rev. F. A. Case and Rev. W. B. Clemmer. At the cemetery, the G.A.R. had charge.
[Not found in the city index, born Aug 1845, died July 21, 1905]
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published July 26, 1905, submitted by Ann]
Dr. Samuel M. Ballard
Shortly before 11 o'clock last night, Dr. S.M. Ballard breathed his last at his home on First Avenue in this city. Although not unexpected, this announcement will come as sorrowful news to many this mornng, as but few in the city were aware last evening that the venerable patriarch was so near the final end. The serious sickness, of a complicted nature of Dr. Ballard was generally known, having been referred to in the papers frequently of late, but the final dissolution was scarcely expected so soon.
Dr. Ballard who was in his 75th year, was well known throughout the west and especially in Iowa, which had been his home for years past, and in whose welfare, growth and prosperity he was interested as an intelligent, observing and influential citizen. Several weeks since the deceased was removed to this city from his Audubon County homestead, where he was taken sick two or thee months ago. His fatal sickness was of a complicated character, and the venerable gentleman himself realized that his "sands of life were near run out."
The doctor was prominently identified with early Iowa history and took an active part in its political affairs. He was an earnest republican and at one time was one of its recognized leaders in this commonwealth. His abilities, force of character and the positiveness of his convictions made him conspicuous and brought him so far into the foreground that he became a formidable candidate for governor before the convention which nominated Senator Grimes. At that time he missed being governor of Iowa by only one vote. In 1875 he was a delegate in the convention which renominated Gov. Kirkwood, and that result was due to him more than to any other man. He led what appeared to be the forlorn hope against Weaver just as that gentleman was on the eve of running away with the prize. It was a critical moment but the venerable doctor was equal to the emergency. At the proper time he proposed the name of Kirkwood and when his right to do this was questioned, as the distinguished war governor had declined to be a candidate, he straightened himself up to his full height, threw back his shoulders, and in a voice that broke upon the assembled delegates like a bugle call to arms, replied: "By the authority of the great republican party of the state of Iowa." The effect was electrical and it was apparent on the instant that the day was saved. The above illustrates the grandness of the man and affords a glimpse of the sturdiness of his character.
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published May 27, 1883, submitted by Ann]
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The last sad rites of the late Dr.Ballard were paid by friends yesterday afternoon. Impressive religious services were conducted at the residence on First Avenue by Rev. J.Z. Armstrong, pastor of Broadway M.E. Church, after which the remains were taken in charge by the Masonic fraternity and were conveyed to Fairview Cemetery, followed thither by relatives and friends, where they were placed to final rest. The pallbearers were J.W. Laing, H.F. Hattenhauer, Mr. West, Wm. Allstein, I. Desmond and E. Mott, fellow Masons. The solemn and impressive Masonic burial services were recited at the grave, and the body of the venerable patriarch was placed to rest. (Section C, Lot 80E)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published May 30, 1883, submitted by Ann]
John Barhyte
John Barhyte, aged 64 years, 5 months and 15 days, died at 5:30 yesterday evening at his home, 280 Benton street. Heart failure, of four weeks' duration, caused his death.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 from his late home on Benton street. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery.
John Barhyte was born in New York. The surviving members of his family are two sons and daughters, as follows: Mrs. Mary Bridge, Mrs. Ella Stone, J. C. and J. E. Barhyte.
Mr. Barhyte was a member of the I.O.O.F. and had served as a member of the Council Bluffs police force.
[Not found in the city index, born abt. Feb 1839, died Jul 1904]
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published August 02, 1904, submitted by Ann]
H. V. Battey
H.V. Battey, 74, local attorney and former clerk of the district and municipal courts, died of complications Wednesday eveing at a local hospital. Mr. Battey, had spent most his life in Council Bluffs either in the practice of law or in public office. He was born in Mineral, IL, but lived here for the last thirty two years. He was a member of Bluff City Lodge No. 71, A.F. & A.M.; Star Chapter, Royal Arch Masons; Joppa Council, Royal and Select Masters; Ivanhoe Commandery, Knights Templar; the Shrine, the Modern Woodmen of America and the Woodmen of the World.
He is survived by his widow, Lena; one daughter, Mrs. Raymond W. Gowdy of Weatherfield, CT; three sons, Carl V. Battey of Boone; G. Earl Battey of Omaha and H.V. Battey, Jr., of Council Bluffs; three brothers, Roy C., Frank C., and George Battey, and five grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. Masonic services will be held. (Section J., Lot 65, 1862-August 20, 1936)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published August 20, 1936, submitted by Ann]
Lena L. Battey
Lena L. Battey, 73, widow of H.V. Battey, who lived wth her daughter, Mrs. Bess B. Gowdy of Hartford, Ct, died of heart disease at Spencer, IA Saturday. She was stricken a week ago and was removed from the train at Spencer when she was enroute to Council Bluffs. Mrs. Battey was Past Matron of th Eastern Star and was a member of the Episcopal Church. She had formerly been a farm resident near Council Bluffs.
Surviving are her daughter, Mrs. Gowdy of Hartford, CT; two sons, G.E. Battey of Omaha and H.V. Battey of Hobbs, NM, and five grandchildren. Burial to be in Fairview Cemetery. (Section J., Lot 65, 1866-1940)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published July 7, 1940, submitted by Ann]
Carrie May Beach
Mrs. Carrie May Beach, 77, "Aunt Carrie" to several generations of Council Bluffs youngsters and member of one of the city's pioneer families, died Christmas eve at a local hospital. Mrs. Beach's parents settled in Council Bluffs before the Mormon trek when the village was still known as Kanesville and held an original land grant from the government near First Street and Broadway. Her present home at 19 South First Street is part of the original grant. She was active in many social and community welfare projects, was a member of Eastern Star Chapter No. 441, the White Shrine, Daughters of Electra,, Lily Camp No. 1 of Royal Neighbors, Pottawattamie Pioneers' Club, Women's Benefit Association, Rosetta Group, B.B. Birthday Club, Laurel Club, was an active Red Cross worker and a member of the Reorganized Latter Day Saints Church.
Surviving are her husband, John T. Beach, and a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy A. Murphy-Gunn of Washington D.C. The body will lie in state at the residence until shortly before the funeral at Woodring's Chapel. Elder V.D. Ruch will officiate. Burial will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery. (Sec. 16, Row 2, May 3, 1867-December 24, 1944)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published December 26, 1944, submitted by Ann]
Jacob Eugene Beam
Jacob Eugene Beam, aged 57 years, died of complications Wednesday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank B. Robinson, 1630 Fourth avenue, after an illness of two weeks.
Mr. Beam was born in Riverton and was a harnessmaker. His home was in Winnebago, Neb., and came to this city two weeks ago for his health.
He is survived by three sons, Daniel, Herbert and Seth of Council Bluffs, and two daughters, Mrs. Frank J. Brown, Hamburg, and Mrs. Frank B. Robinson of this city at whose home he passed away. He also leaves six brothers and four sisters.
Funeral announcement later.
[Buried Fairview Cemetery, error in city index dates, correct dates: born Jul 18, 1863, died Jan 07, 1920]
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published January 07, 1920, submitted by Ann]
Angeline C. Beebe
Angeline C. Beebe, 75, widow of the late Calvin Beebe and resident of this city for fifty two years, died Monday from complications, after an illness of one week. Mrs. Beebe was born in Ohio, June 8, 1841. She married to Calvin Beebe in Mills County, June 26, 1859, coming with him to make her home in Council Bluffs a few years after the marriage. She is survived by one son, Walter Beebe of the Beebe-Runyan Furniture Company in Omaha, and three daughters, Mrs. F.W. Houghton of this city; Mrs. F.M. Sheehy of Independence, MO, and Mrs. F.B. Hoagland of Omaha. Mrs. Beebe was a member of the Reorganized Church of the Latter Day Saints. The funeral will be held at the family home, 135 Glen Avenue. The services will be conducted by Rev. F.M. Smith of Independence, Mo, assisted by Rev. J.A. Gillen. Interment will be made in the family lot in Fairview Cemetery. It is requested by the family that friends do not send flowers.
(Section C, Lot 291, January 8, 1841-September 18, 1916)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published September 18, 1916, submitted by Ann]
Calvin A. Beebe
Calvin A. Beebe, a pioneer merchant of Council Bluffs died at his residence, 135 Glen Avenue, yesterday afternoon a few minutes after 12 o'clock. His death was due to atheroma. He had been ill six months. He was 67 years old. The funeral will be private and will be held from the residence at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning. Mr. Beebe had been a resident of Council Bluffs continuously since 1864 and had been prominently identified with Council Bluffs commercial interests until a few years ago, when the wholesale furniture business of Beebe & Runyan moved to Omaha. The company was one of the first wholesale houses in the city.
Besides the widow there survive three daughters, Mrs. F.W. Houghton, Miss Emma and Miss Grace Beebe and a son, Walter Beebe, all of this city. The remains will lie in state at the family residence, 135 Glen Avenue. Friends may call between 2 o'clock and 9 o'clock this evening.
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published August 24, 1903, submitted by Ann]
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The funeral of the late Calvin A. Beebe was held yesterday morning from the residence, 135 Glen Avenue, Rev. Derry of Woodbine officiating assisted by Rev. Fred Smith. Although the services were private, a number of the friends of the family were present by invitation. The services were brief, a short sermon being given and a prayer. The interment was at Fairview Cemetery. (Section C, Lot 291, April 28, 1836-August 23, 1903)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published August 26, 1903, submitted by Ann]
Alma B. Beebee
DIED--In Beebeetown, February 2, Mrs. Alma B. Beebee, wife of James L. Beebee, Esq., aged 75 years, 4 months and 7 days.
Mrs. Beebee was born in Ocondago County, New York, and was united in marriage to James L. Beebee, January 12, 1831, where they resided until 1858, when they removed to Cayua, NY, and resided there until 1871, when they moved to Harrison County, Iowa, and settled on the open prairie in LaGrange Township, two miles south of Harris Grove. The prairie at the time of their setlement was entirely unimproved. Their five stalwart sons opened farms around them, and for some years the settlement has been known as Beebeetown.
A postoffice of that name has been located there for some years, and now the splendid farms, with fine buildings and lovely groves of trees, present as handsome an agricultural district as can be seen anywhere in western Iowa. Here were the last years of Mrs. Beebee's life spent, surrounded by her enterprising sons, who by industry have made these bare prairies blossom like the rose. Her and her husband and their two sons, Ransom and Fred, with their families became members of the Harris Grove Farmers' Club, some years ago, and faithful members they all were.
It was the pleasure and good fortune of the writer to become acquainted with this excellent woman through this medium. And when the 12th of January 1881 came around, which ushered in their golden wedding day, the Harris Grove Farmer's Club were invited to meet at the house of James L. Beebee, and devote the time to the celebration of that eventful day. Those who participated in that celebration will remember it well. The members of the club will sadly miss the pleasant face and cheery words of Mother Beebee in its monthly gatherings. And the church and neighborhood where she so fully met the requirements of a good Christian life, will find it hard to fill her place.
Seven children survive their mother: Henry C. Beebee and Reuben T. Beebee reside in this city; Ransom W, Addison G, Edwin H. and Frederick F. in Beebeetown, Iowa and Mrs. Alma C. (Sidney) Mosher of Popular Ridge, Cayuga County, NY.
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published February 7, 1885, submitted by Ann]
William Bierwirth
Wm. Bierwirth, a well known citizen of this place, died at his residence on Sunday night. Mr. Bierwirth was in his 54th year, and came to this city from St. Mary's in 1859, since which time he has been actively engaged in the business of brewing. He first worked for Mr. Hagg, and afterwards for Conrad Geise. Latterly he associated himself with Mr. Alleman, and was with him thus connected at the time of his death. The deceased leaves a wife and seven children, the youngest being but three years of age. The funeral will take place from the deceased's residence at two o'clock this afternoon. All relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.
(Fairview Cemetery, Section C, Lot 92, November 6, 1820-January 18, 1875)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published January 19, 1875, submitted by Ann]
Michael M. Blank
Funeral services for Dr. Michael M. Blank, 77, optometrist in Council Bluffs the past five years, were to be held Monday afternoon in Beth El Synagogue in Omaha. Dr. Blank died after a long illness Saturday in Omaha, where he removed one year ago. He was in practice in Council Bluffs until his death. Prior to coming here, Dr. Blank practiced 45 years in Sioux City. He held a life membership in the Iowa Optometry Society.
Survivors are: widow, Minnie; two daughters, Mrs. Hy Schrier of Omaha and Mrs. Louis Patz of Kansas City, MO; brother, A.H. Blank of Des Moines; three sisters, Mrs. Fred Teller of Columbus, NE; Mrs. Ike Goldman and Mrs. Kate Weinberg, both of Los Angeles, CA. Burial in Beth El Cem., Omaha, NE.
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published April 28, 1952, submitted by Ann]
Raymond Dallas Bolton
Funeral services for Raymond Dallas Bolton, 1-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bolton of Crescent, who died at the home Dec. 24, were held Thursday at 2 o'clock at the Woodring funeral home with the Rev. H. J. Howard of the First Christian church officiating. Burial was in Fairview cemetery.
[Section J, Lot173, born 1927, died Dec 24, 1928]
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published December 30, 1928, submitted by Ann]
Infant Brightman
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Brightman, 312 Platner street, died early this morning, aged two weeks.
The funeral was held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the residence. Rev. J. A. McKenzie, pastor of the Christian church, officiating. Interment was in Fairview cemetery. [Section F, Lot 15, aged two weeks, died July 23, 1907]
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published July 23, 1907, submitted by Ann]
Emma Jean (Rowland) Brink
Former War Nurse Hang Herself In Basement Of Home
Believed by her husband to have been despondent over the possible future effects of a fibroid tumor from which she has suffered for several years, Mrs. Emma Jean Brink, 52, former American war nurse, wife of Charles W. Brink, 243 Morgan Avenue, hanged herself in the basement at her home early Tuesday morning. While the husband lay in bed listening for sounds of his wife moving around at her morning duties, Mrs. Brink evidently went to the basement, noosed a short length of clothesline about her neck after tying it over a beam, then stepped from a small box on which she had been standing. Hearing no sound from Mrs. Brink after what he estimated to be half an hour, Brink arose and went to the basement to strop his razor, he recounted later. At the bottom step he saw his wife's body. He called to her. Drawing nearer to the body he discovered that it was dead.
"She never mentioned suicide but since she was thoroughly examined at Rochester, Minnesota, a year ago, I know she has been worrying about her trouble," Mr. Brink told newspaper men. She was always cheerful, though, and very affectionate. I cannot see any cause for the suicide except worry over her health. Mrs. Brink left no note.
Her maiden name was Emma Jean Rowland. Born in England, she came to the United States thirty years ago. In 1905 she went to Spokane, Washington. At St. Luke's hospital there she held the positions of night superintendent, superintendent of nurses and general superintendent. Her service there was continuous with the exception of a year which she spent in France as a nurse during the war. She resigned her position in Spokane four years ago and was married at Mobride, SD, to Mr. Brink. They came to Council Bluffs to live a short time later.
The son of Dr. and Mrs. M. Brink of Boyden, Iowa, Charles W. Brink is well known in banking circles in South Dakota and in the vicinities of Granville and Boyden. He has wheat and real estate interests in South Dakota. Mrs. Brink is survived by two brothers, Walter Rowland of Vancover, B.C., and Alfred Rowland, also of Canada, whose exact address is not known. The body was removed to Jackson's Funeral Home, where it remained Tuesday pending word from the brothers.
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published June 9, 1931, submitted by Ann]
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Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Jean Brink were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Jackson's Funeral Home. Rev. Carl Kearns of the Grace Presbyterian Church officiated. Music as furnished by Mrs. F.J. Krumenacher and Mrs. R.F. Myers. The body was taken Thursday morning via the North Western Railway to Boyden, Iowa for burial. Jackson's funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published June 11, 1931, submitted by Ann]
Dr. Alfred Jerome Brown
Dr. Alfred Jerome Brown of 435 Forest Drive, a retired physican,died at a local hospital following a short illness. He would have been 82 Saturday. He was author of "Old Masterpieces In Surgery" a book describing the history of surgery. Dr. Brown was a native of New York City. He graduated from Columbia University Medical School in 1903. In 1917, he was an instructor in special surgery of trauma at Bellevue Hospital in New York, which was the first war surgery class taught in the United States.
He moved to Omaha in 1919 after serving as a major in the Army Medical Corps during World War I. He was head of the surgery department at the University of Nebraska College of Medicine and later was professor emeritus. He retired from active practice in 1944. Dr. Brown moved to Council Bluffs in 1958 after residing two years in Asheville, NC.
Survivors include: widow, Grace E.; two daughters, Mrs. Walter Wood Pyper of Council Bluffs and Mrs. Eleanor Dowling of New York City; sister, Mrs. Carl A. Feiek of Reddington Beach, FL and five grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at the Meyer Chapel, the Rev. Bernard G. Miars, rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church will officiate. Following the service, the body will be cremated and sent to New York for burial.
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published August 22, 1960, submitted by Ann]
Mrs. Burke
Muchakinock Notes--Mrs. Burke, Phil Burke’s mother, died Monday night. Funeral at Baptist church Wednesday.
[Iowa State Bystander (18 June 1897) transcribed by FoFG MZ]
Eunice M. Casady
Mrs. Eunice Casady, 65, wife of Albert W. Casady, died of complications at her home, 335 Sherman avenue, Monday afternoon following an illness of two years.
She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal church and of the Bluff chapter of the St. Paul's guild. Born in Moline, Ill., she had been a resident of Council Bluffs for the last fifty years.
She is survived by her husband; one son, Drayton W. Casady of Council Bluffs, and one sister, Mrs. L. R. Burton of Council Bluffs.
Funeral services will be held at the residence Wednesday at 2 p.m., Rev. Rodney E. Cobb officiating.
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published November 04, 1935, submitted by Ann]
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Funeral services for Mrs. Eunice M. Casady were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the family residence, 335 Sherman avenue, Rev. Rodney E. Cobb officiating.
Pallbearers were George C. Burton, D. Gail, W. Hamilton, Thomas J. Maloney, Dillon L. Ross, Joe W. Smith, and Dr. Charles E. Woodbury. Burial was in Fairview cemetery. The Cutler funeral home was in charge of the services.
[Fairview Cemetery, Section C, Lot 112]
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published November 05, 1935, submitted by Ann]
Dr. James Cleaver
Dr. James Harvey Cleaver, 76, thirty-third mayor of Council Bluffs, died Thursday night at a Los Angeles, CA, hospital, where he had been for observation for an internal disorder. Dr. Cleaver was mayor during 1894 and 1895.
A native of Pennsylvania, he attended Iron City College and Western Reserve University at Cleveland, from which he was graduated in medicine. He served his internship at Johns Hopkins University Hospital at Baltimore. Dr. Cleaver came to Weston in 1880. He came to Council Bluffs in 1884, and resided here until 1911 when he moved to Los Angeles.
Dr. Cleaver was a local surgeon for the Union Pacific Railroad for twelve years and consulting surgeon for the Illinois Central Railroad. He served as a member of the United States pension board for sixteen years and also as city and county health officer. He was well known as a writer. One of his latest works was "Quaint Philosophy of a Physician."
Surviving are his widow and four sons. Funeral services will be held Monday in California.
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published February 8, 1935, submitted by Ann]
Addison Cochran
Council Bluffs, May 20. – Addison Cochran, one of the oldest citizens of western Iowa, died this morning at his home in River Sioux, Io. No man in Council Bluffs was more closely identified with its history than Mr. Cochran.
For many years he made his home near River Sioux, where he owned one of the finest farms in Iowa, and occupied a castle that was almost feudal in its architecture and character. He originally came from Virginia shortly after the death of his wife and for forty years he lived alone, a woman hater. He was very wealthy, and during the latter part of his life his gifts to charity and public enterprises were quite magnificent. His last gift to the city was the magnificent tract of land of the western part of town known as Cochran park.
[Sioux City Journal (21 May 1896) transcribed by FoFG MZ]
Richard Cochran
Richard Cochran, 83, pioneer and for sixty years a resident of this city died suddenly at the home of his daughter, Mrs. M.E. Dixon, 250 West Washington Avenue, Monday afternoon. Death was pronounced due to old age and general decline. Coroner Cutler was called to take charge of his body. The deceased at one time was a miller in the J.C. Hoffmayer mills which was destroyed some years ago, and the Auditorium built on the site. He was engaged in this occupation for forty four years working first as a sack filler and later came to own the business.
Traveling on foot practically all the way from his birthplace in Connersville, IN, behind the prairie schooner which his pioneer parents had purchased for the trip to the west, Richard Cochran arrived in Council Bluffs in the year 1862. Four years later he married Sarah Watson, daughter of a well known Council Bluffs family. The wife died fifteen years ago.
The miller retired from active business life when his mill was sold and the Auditorium built. As he grew older his daily exercises would take him to the hose house of headquarters company of the fire department where he would sit and rest, spinning yarns of the early pioneer days and Indian uprisings to interested friends.
Death came suddenly after a week of sickness. The aged man had just gotten up from his bed and requested his daughter, who was nursing him, to allow him to have his clothes. He immediately weakened and was carried back to his bed where he died in a few minutes.
He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Dixon and Mrs. Scott C. Johnson; two sons, J.N. and W.T. Cochran; one brother, C.O. Cochran, all of this city and one sister, Mrs. Mary S. Hawley of Seattle, WA.
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published January 23, 1922, submitted by Ann]
The funeral of Richard Cochran, pioneer miller, who dropped dead Monday will be from Cutler's Funeral Home. Rev. W.E. Mann officiating. Burial will be in Faiview Cemetery. (Sec. F, Lot 47, June 19, 1838-January 23, 1922)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published January 24, 1922, submitted by Ann]
William J. Cook
William J. Cook, 90, died of Brights disease at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J.T. Beach, 19 South First Street. Mr. Cook leaves two daughters and five sons. His other daughter besides Mrs. Beach is Mrs. E.O. Johnson of Garner Township. His sons are W.H. Cook, J.E. Cook, T.D. Cook, J.J. Cook and D.E. Cook, all of them living in and near Council Bluffs. Mr. Cook was born on October 16, 1828 in Cambridgeshire, England. He came to the United States in 1848 and to Council Bluffs in 1851, locating on a farm in Garner Township, November 7, 1855, he married Harriet Ward in this city. Mrs. Cook died about fifteen years ago.
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published July 3, 1908, submitted by Ann]
Note: Ann included the names of William's children: William H., John E., Thomas D., Joseph J., David E., Mary E. (Mrs. Edwin O. Johnson) Carrie and Harriett A.
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The funeral of William J. Cook who died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J.T. Beach, 19 South First Street, will be held Sunday afternoon at the Latter Day Saints Church in this city. Burial will take place in Garner Township Cemetery. (October 15, 1828-July 2, 1908)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published July 4, 1908, submitted by Ann]
Harry Crombie
The funeral of the late Harry Crombie will take place Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence, 2608 Fifth avenue. Rev. J. A. McKenzie will officiate. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery. [Fairview Cemetery, Section F, Lot 53]
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published July 23, 1907, submitted by Ann]
Dr. Chas. Deetken
Dr. Chas Deetken Dies Suddenly
Dr. Charles Deetken, one of the oldest and most prominent practicing physicians in the city, died suddenly last night from heart failure at his residence, 540 Washington Avenue. The death occurred after he had retired for the night. He awoke with convulsions and about fifteen minutes after the attack commenced his death occurred. Dr. and Mrs. Deetken had been making a number of social calls during the evening and returned home about 10 'clock. They retired for the night at about 11 o'clock and Dr. Deetken was sleeping soundly when the convulsions commenced. Mrs. Deetken was aroused from her slumber at 11:40. The doctor rallied somewhat in a few minutes and got up to take some medicine which he had always on hand for just such attacks, from which he had suffered for a number of years. He again retired, but shortly afterward died. Dr. John Humrickhouse, who had practiced with Dr. Deetken for years, was called but he could do nothing.
Dr. Deetken was one of the oldest, if not the oldest physician in the city, in point of continuous practice. He was born in Adelsheim, Grand Dutchy of Baden Germany, sixty one years ago, and had been since 1867 a resident of this city. For thirty six years he had practiced medicine in Council Bluffs. He leaves besides his wife, two sons, Dr. Henry C. Deetken of Treynor and Dr. Julius C. Deetken of Council Bluffs. Five other children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Deetken, but their death preceded that of their father.
While having had some trouble with his heart for a number of years, Dr. Deetken has enjoyed the best of health and even yesterday, the day before his death he had remarked to the family that he was feeling even better than usual.
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published June 20, 1903, submitted by Ann]
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The funeral of Dr. Charles Deetken, who died suddenly Friday night, will take place tomorrow afternoon from the residence, 540 Washington Avenue, Rev. W. S. Barnes of the First Presbyterian Church will officiate. Interment will take place in Fairview Cemetery. (Section A, Lot 301, March 25, 1842-June 19, 1903)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published June 21, 1903, submitted by Ann]
Maude Dempsey
Funeral services for Maude F. Dempsey, 79, formerly of Council Bluffs will be at the Council Bluffs RLDS Church with burial at Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Dempsey died Monday at a nursing home in Independence, MO, where she had lived the past year. She was a native of the Bluffs.
Survivors include her husband, Arthur E., Independence, MO; son, Lt. Col. Robert A. Dempsey of Hill Airforce Base, Ogden, UT; three daughters, Mrs. Doris E. Long of Moraga, CA; Mrs. Marjorie L. Bartow of Birmingham, England, and Mrs. Kathleen Ranney of Honolulu, Hawaii; two sisters, Mrs. Eva Bratches of Council Bluffs and Mrs. Marie Miller of Council Bluffs; 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
The family will meet with friends at Speaks Chapel Thursday in Independence, after which the body will be shipped to Council Bluffs.
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published July 28, 1976, submitted by Ann]
Arthur E. Dempsey, Sr.
Arthur E. Dempsey, Sr., 91, 720 Madison Avenue, died Wednesday at a local hospital after an illness of 10 days. Mr. Dempsey was superintendent of the former Woodward Candy Co., here 35 years. He also was associated with the Fenn Candy firm of Sioux Falls, SD, and Palmer Candy Co., of Sioux City. He retired at 80. He received seven patents from candy making machines he invented. Mr. Dempsey was a member of Elks Lodge 531 and the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
The Dempseys marked their 67th wedding anniversary on September 24. The couple was married in Council Bluffs. Born in London, Ontario, Canada, he came to Council Bluffs in 1887. During August of this year Mr. Dempsey, accompanied by a son, attended an observance in Canada for his 91st birthday and the 101st birthday of his brother, Thomas.
Survivors include: widow, Sarah L; two daughters, Mrs. Lida Riley of Omaha, NE, and Mrs. Ruth Pitt of Independence, MO; three sons, James C. and Arthur both of Council Bluffs, and Elbert of Yakima, Washington; brother, Thomas of Canada; 13 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.
Burial will be a Memorial Park Cemetery with Cutler Funeral Home in charge.
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published November 21, 1957, submitted by Ann]
Louie Duquette
Louie Duquette, brother of M. Duquette, died suddenly at his place of business on Broadway yesterday morning. The deceased had been quite sick for the past two or three weeks. His trouble finally turned to inflammation of the bowels, which resulted fatally.
Mr. Duquette came here from Canada some three years ago and about two years since he opened a small lunch and confectionary store on Broadway opposite The Nonpareil block. He was 45 years of age and unmarried. The funeral will take place from the residence of M. Duquette on Fourth Street near Broadway. (burial location unknown)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published September 28, 1883, submitted by Ann]
M. Duquette
Ed L. and Charles M. Duquette, and Mrs. A.T. Hoffmayer have been advised of the death, May 1, at Los Angeles, of their father, M. Duquette, 81 years old, and a pioneer resident of Council Bluffs and founder of the first candy factory in the Missouri Valley, which now is continued as the John G. Woodward plant of Council Bluffs.
Mr. Duquette came to Council Bluffs in 1868 and lived here until 1900, when he removed to Chicago, and later to Los Angeles. His wife died eight years ago at Los Angeles.
He is survived by five children, Ed L. Duquette, Charles M. and Mrs. Hoffmayr, all of this city, and George and Harry L. Duquette of Los Angeles. The Council Bluffs brothers and A. T. Hoffmayr, brother-in-law, are members of the P.C. DeVol Hardware Company and both the brothers in Los Angeles are established in business.
Mr. Duquette will be buried in Los Angeles under auspices of the Masonic bodies of the city, beside the body of his wife, in a lot he chose several years ago.
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published May 4, 1916, submitted by Ann]
Dr. Charles V. Edwards, Jr.
Dr. Charles V. Edwards, Jr., 74, of Council Bluffs died March 22 at Indian Hills Nursing Home. He was born December 26, 1929 in Council Bluffs to Charles V. and Kathleen (O'Hara) Edwards, Sr. Dr. Edwards was a 1947 graduate of Creighton Prep High School in Omaha, graduate of University of Notre Dame and B.S. in Professional Studies. He graduated from Creighton University Medical School in 1955 with honors. He interned at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, MN. He served in the U.S. Navy as a lieutenant commander and medical officer for the Office of Navy Officer Procurement in Minneapolis.
He joined Cogley Clinic in Council Bluffs in 1957. He served on the medical staffs at Mercy and Jennie Edmundson Hospitals. Dr. Edwards was a family practice physician for Alegent Health Mercy Hospital and Mercy Clinics for 41 years, retiring in October 1998.
Dr. Edwards was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Garren; and brother, Phil.
Dr. Edwards was a lifelong resident of Council Bluffs and is survived by his wife of 17 years, Alice (Olberding) Edwards of Council Bluffs; two daughters, Kathleen Hughes and husband, Ken, of Arlington, VA, and Maureen Berner and husband, Andy, of Cedar Falls; five sons, Charles Edwards of Arlington, VA; Michael Edwards of Beverly Hills, MI; Thomas Edwards and wife, Barbara, of Waterville, Maine; Patrick Edwards and wife, Kathy, of Newton; John Edwards and wife, Sheila, of Virginia Beach, VA; 16 grandchildren; one great grandchild; seven step children; 10 step grandchildren; sister, Joan Berner and husband, Dr. Charles, DDS, of Council Bluffs.
Wake service will be at St. Patrick's Church with the Rev. John O. Bertoglir officiating, followed by family visitation at the church. Mass will be at St. Patrick's Church with Monsignor Lawrence Beeson officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (Section B, Row 28)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published March 23, 2004, submitted by Ann]
Dr. Dorsey F. Emmert
Dr. Dorsey F. Emmert was born at Hagarstown, Maryland, February 2, 1864, and passed away at his home in Avoca, Iowa, May 17, aged 64 years, three months and fifteen days. The funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at his late residence, Rev. H.E.Kilmer officiating.
Dorsey Frederick Emmert grew to manhood in the town of his birth, Hagarstown, Maryland. He was the valedictorian of his class of high school. He graduated from the Jefferson Medical College at Philadelphia in 1890. He located at Atlantic, Iowa, the same year and practiced medicine for four years, then came to Avoca where he continued his practice until he was stricken with paralysis on March 27, 1925.
Dr. Emmert was married at Atlantic, April 10, 1892, to Miss Elizabeth Childs, who with three children, survive him. Dr. Frederick V. of St. Mary's hospital, St. Louis, MO; Childs D., cashier of the Peoples Savings Bank of Avoca; and Miss Dorothy E. now a student at Linwood College for Girls at St. Charles, MO. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Altha Meyers of Washington, D.C.
Dr. Emmert was one of the best known physicians in this section up to the time he was stricken ill, since then he has been unable to take any active part in the medical circles. He had by hard work and faithful devotion to his profession, built up a large practice which he served faithfully. No night was too dark and disagreeable, no roads to rough and muddy but that he answered the call of the sick and unfortunate. His friends were many and his sudden illness more than three years ago, which left him helpless, caused sadness in many homes in this community. (Buried Atlantic, IA cemetery)
[Avoca Journal Herald, Avoca, Iowa, Published May 17, 1928, submitted by Ann]
Ed Garland
Muchakinock Notes--Ed Garland, the deaf son of Mrs. Julia Garland, died Wednesday, and was buried Thursday. Funeral at the Baptist church, Rev. William Williams officiating. His death was caused by injuries received in a street car accident while at school, Council Bluffs.
[Iowa State Bystander (18 June 1897) transcribed by FoFG MZ]
George John Giesler
Funeral services for George John Giesler, 90, who died Dec. 25 at his home, 1700 Thirds street, were held Friday afternoon at the Woodring funeral home at 1:45 o'clock and at Salem Evangelical church at 2 o'clock with Rev. H. C. Brunemier officiating. Pallbearers were Walter Stephen, George Benz, A. F. Grote, Joe Nusser, William F. Scheible and William Schultz. Music for the services was furnished by Mrs. J. D. Dinkel and Mrs. W. C. Grote. They were assisted by Miss Velma Park at the piano. Burial was in Fairview cemetery. [Section F, Lot 74]
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published December 30, 1928, submitted by Ann]
Dr. Oliver W. Gordon
Dr. Oliver W. Gordon, 91, old time resident of this city, died Tuesday evening at a local hospital of general decline. He had been in failing health for a year. Dr. Gordon was born in Fort Wayne, IN, and had lived here for fifty years. He was a member of the G.A.R. and of the Dodge Memorial Congregational Church. He made his home with his daughter, Mrs. D.D. Carter, 429 North Thirty First Street.
Dr. Gordon is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Anna Baker of Los Angeles, CA, and Mrs. Deborah Woodrum of Portland, OR; two stepdaughters, Mrs. D.D. Carter of this city, and Mrs. Browne A. Buckley of Rock Ridge, IL; one brother, T.A. Gordon of Minneapolis, and one sister, Mrs. Emma Heck of Minneapolis.
The body was removed to Cutler's Funeal home. Rev. T.M. Higginbotham of Dodge Memorial Congregational Church officiating. Burial will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery. (Section 19, Row 7, 1836-1927)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published March 16, 1927, submitted by Ann]
John Haile
John Haile, Council Bluffs pioneer, who was sent to the state reformatory at Anamosa several months ago for treatment in the ward for the criminally insane, is dead, according to advices received by friends here Monday. Haile was about 70 years of age and had lived in this city for over forty years. Financial difficulties were followed by nearly total blindness about a year ago. The Haile home in this city was burned on February 2 and after an investigation by the state fire marshal's office Haile and his daughter, Mary, were arrested charged with setting fire to the place. The girl was indicted for the offense and both were jointly indicted for conspiracy, Mary Haile claiming that she set fire to the home at the instigation of her father. At his request, she said, she carried a can of coal oil to the place late at night and started the fire.
Haile was later declared insane and sent to Anamosa for treatment and the daughter was sentenced in May to three years in the women's reformatory at Rockwell City, but commitment was suspended and she was paroled to Caroline Johnson. Several weeks ago the parole was revoked on account of incorrigibility and the girl is now serving the sentence at the institution.
Haile traced his lineage back to colonial times and claimed that two of his cousins had been justices of the United States supreme court. A military uniform worn by an uncle several times removed previous to the war of the revolution was on exhibition here at one time and is now said to be in a museum at Providence, RI. Haile's body will be brought here for burial.
(Walnut Hill Cemetery, Section 15, Row 10, November 14, 1849-November 30, 1918)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published December 3, 1918, submitted by Ann]
Ernest C. Hansen
Ernest C. Hansen, 56, of Bentley, died Monday at a local hospital after a two month illness. Death was due to a heart ailment. Mr. Hansen was owner and operator of the Hansen Oil Co. of McClelland for 29 years. Born at Irwin, he had been a Bentley resident 47 years. He was a member of the St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Treynor. He also belonged to: Amber Lodge 569, AF and AM of Quick, Star Chapter 47, Royal Arch Masons, Joppa Council 15, Royal and Select Masters, and Ivanhoe Commandery 17, Knights Templer.
Survivors include: widow, Ella; four sisters, Mrs. Edna Rahn and Miss Edythe Hansen both of Omaha; Mrs. Laura Davis of Council Bluffs, and Mrs. Lillian Dose of Milwaukee, WI; and two nieces.
Funeral services will be held at the Cutler Chapel. The Rev. L.G. Fritschel of Treynor will officiate. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published April 15, 1958, submitted by Ann]
Dr. Henry Watts Hart
Death has again entered the home of one of our most esteemed families. Dr. H.W. Hart is dead. He died yesterday morning at 5 o'clock. The event was not unexpected either by him or his friends, and when the message came he was ready. His whole life had been a preparation and the years as they rolled along only ripened a character which was bounded on all sides, at all times, by duty well performed.
When his country was in danger, like the humblest citizen, he enlisted in the ranks, and was mustered in Company A, Ninth Iowa Infantry,as a private soldier. His country called him and he answered, ready for any duty and any sacrifice. Of course he did not remain long in such a position, because his nature and qualifications reached out beyond the boundary of the individual space measured by mere rank and file. He thus naturally became the surgeon of the regiment, was afterward transferred to the 38th Iowa, and was mustered out with it in 1865. At Vicksburg he had charge of the general hospital and so attentive was he to the suffering soldiers, that he neglected his own health and he broke down and himself a patient for three months, the only period he was off duty during a service of three years and ten months.
Dr. Hart was a member of the Congregational church and was a trustee of the Council Bluffs society. Dr. Henry Watts Hart was born on the 14th of October in the year 1818, and was consequently in his 73rd year. He came from revolutionary stock, his grandfather, Thomas Hart, having been a patriot in the war which secured our independence. His birth place was in Chenango County, New York, where his father followed the occupation of a farmer. About 1833 his family removed to the western part of the state, and in 1838 to Belvidere, IL, where the subject of this sketch lived until his majority.
In 1845 he was joined in wedlock with Miss Sarah H. Way, of Bath, New York, who survives him. In 1853 he removed to West Union, this state, where he built up a large practice and where he lived when, in 1861, the great rebellion broke out. He at once enlisted and became surgeon of his regiment. In 1868 he came to Council Bluffs where he has lived ever since, and been recognized as one of its foremost physicians and surgeons and appreciated as one of its most pure and irreproachable citizens.
His wife and one son, Ernest E. Hart, survive to bear the sad loss which relentless death was brought and and left with them. This was the third time the family circle has been thus rudely broken. Frank H. Hart, who was a banker at Beloit, Kanas, having died about six years ago, and Mrs. Jennie Hart Edmundson, a daughter, who only preceded his father to participation in the holy rewards of the future one year since. And here it might be noted that she died just exactly one year to the day before the doctor, and that his burial will be just exactly a year later than was hers.
The funeral will take place from the family residence on Willow Avenue and the burial will occur in Walnut Hill Cemetery. A good man has gone, a family is stricken, and all who knew him are sorrowful.
(Section 6, Row 3, 1818-1891)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published February 13, 1891, submitted by Ann]
Mary Hoff
Mrs. Mary Hoff, 86, of Des Moines, died Saturday at a Council Bluffs hospital after a long illness.
She is survived by a son, Raymond J., of Des Moines.
Services and burial will be in Des Moines.
Beem-Belford Funeral Home is in charge here.
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published Sunday, February 09, 1958, submitted by Ann]
Ada (Davis) Hollenbeck
Mrs. Ada (Davis) Hollenbeck of Des Moines, died Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock and the body was sent here to Cutler's funeral home this morning.
Mrs. Hollenbeck leaves her husband, Frank Hollenbeck, Des Moines; one son, Lewis, of Newlan; three sisters, Mrs. J. E. Hollenbeck, Mrs. Charles Beno, and Mrs. Sarah Wallace, all of Council Bluffs; and one brother, Thomas Davis, of this city.
Funeral services were held at the grave this afternoon with Sciance Holst officiating. Burial was made in Fairview cemetery. [Section C, Lot 213]
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published May 17, 1926, submitted by Ann]
Dr. Emanuel Honn
Another of the pioneers and early settlers of Council Bluffs has gone. His age was fifty years and one day. He died at Denver, CO, on Monday evening at the residence of a dearly beloved sister, the wife of Dr. McClelland, of Bright's Disease of the kidneys. Dr. Honn was born in the state of Maryland, and in early childhood removed to the then young state of Ohio, where he grew up, received his education as a physician, and from which he moved with the love of adventure, struck across the state of Iowa in 1853 to what was then the frontier. For sixteen years Council Bluffs has been his home. After having secured here on the frontier a permanent settlement, he had his nearest relatives gather around him, among them the estimable wife of Dr. McClelland, J.D. Honn, and Charles Honn, who was but a boy when he came to this city from his native state.
Through the interval Dr. Honn practiced his profession with success. For some years, however, his health has been precarious on account of the presence of chronic disease, and during the past winter his life was despaired of for six weeks or more, though eventually he became better, and he and Dr. Hart entered into a medical partnerhship, which terminated only in the death of our fellow citizen. Six weeks ago, conscious of a speedy dissolution, he visited his younger sister at Denver, and when separating from his brothers here then felt that it was the last separation. His apprehensions proved true. He died lamented by every citizen who had the pleasure of his acquaintance. His experience and knowledge in his profession was of great value to those younger men who came in contact with him.
His regular, blameless life endeared him to every one. His universal courtesy and kindness made hosts of friends who grieve without the hope of meeting him again in this world, and his brothers, the only relatives surrounding him in this city, mourn the loss of one to whom they looked as more mature in years and therefore more able to guide and direct. Telegrams have been exchanged and at writing we are unable to say whether or not he will be buried here or at Denver. The wishes of his sister will entirely govern the action of his brothers in the matter. (Fairview Cemetery, Sec. B, Lot 156, 1869, 50 years old)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published July 24, 1869, submitted by Ann]
Jens P. Jensen
Funeral services for Jens P. Jensen, who was found dead in his home in the rear of 1816 South Seventh street, from gas asphyxiation, were held Sunday morning at 10:30 o'clock at Cutler's chapel. Rev. A. Overton officiated and burial was at Fairview cemetery. [Section E, Lot 193]
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published January 29, 1917, submitted by Ann]
Maria Jensen
Maria Jensen, wife of L. P. Jensen, died of consumption yesterday.
The funeral will be held tomorrow from the late residence of the deceased on McGee avenue and Harrison street. The Rev. Mr. Williams of the Latter Day Saints' church will officiate. The remains will be interred in Fairview cemetery. (Section I, Lot 45]
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published March 22, 1895, submitted by Ann]
Samuel M. Johnson
Dr. Samuel M. Johnson, pioneer doctor and druggist, passed quietly away at his home here today. Having been confined to his bed for eighteen weeks, his end was expected. The deceased was born in Jamestown, OH, April 27, 1840, and was a member of a family of ten children, only two surviving him. He came to the west with his parents in 1856.
When the great struggle broke out between the north and south, he enlisted in Company H, 36th Iowa. He proved a gallant soldier and was advanced to the rank of lieutenant in the 54th U.S. Cavalry.
He was married in 1868 to Helen Stephens. When the branch roads were built in Carson in 1860, the doctor was here practicing medicine. Later he became interested in the drug business and followed it till his demise. He was a charter member of the M.W.A. and A.F. & A.M., serving as master in the Masonic order in this lodge for seven years.
He is survived by a wife and son, C.C. Johnson, who is a member of the firm. Funeral services will be held under the auspices of the Masonic order and interment will be in Carson Cemetery. (Section I, Row 13, 1840-1911)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published September 26, 1911, submitted by Ann]
A.L. Kahle
(Proprietor of the Planter's Hotel)
Yesterday afternoon, A.L. Kahle, 55, died after a lingering illness at his late home at the Planters Hotel, Tenth Avenue. He leaves a wife and six children, five girls and a boy. He has resided here for the past twelve years and was for a long time proprietor of the Planters Hotel, which business was in his possession at the time of his death. The funeral will occur Sunday afternoon from his late residence.
(Fairview Cemetery, Section B, Lot 220)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published May 27, 1892, submitted by Ann]
Ruth Kelson
Ruth Kelson, the infant daughter of Cornelius Kelson, 2218 South Eighth street, died at 12:30 a.m. this morning, aged sixteen days, from heart trouble.
The funeral services will be held at the residence Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Interment will be in Fairview cemetery. [No stone & not in the city index.]
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published Wednesday, November 21, 1906, submitted by Ann]
Luella Norris Kerr
Mrs. Luella Norris Kerr, aged 61 years, a former resident of Omaha, died early Thursday morning at Denver. The body will be brought to Omaha, arriving in that city Saturday morning.
Mrs. Kerr is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mrs. A. C. Hunt, 1808 Spencer street, Omaha; three sisters and one brother.
Funeral services will be held at the home of Mrs. Hunt on Saturday, the hour to be announced later. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery. [Section H, Lot 98]
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published March 13, 1924, submitted by Ann]
William Knutzen
William Knutzen, 32, well known in and around Bentley; and connected with the Fullerton Lumber Company of that place for several years, died Wednesday afternoon of uremic poisoning which complication resulted from burns he received at dusk the preceding Friday evening. Mr. Knutzen had been assisting in the Hansen store on Friday while the proprietor, H.J. Hansen, had gone to Avoca to see the boys in the call of that day mobilized. He had returned in the evening and Mr. Knutzen remained for a time. As dusk came on the latter attempted to light one or more of the gasline lamps with which the store was lighted. While reaching up with a lighted torch or match either gasoline of the generating fluid overflowed and ran down his arm, the flame following the fluid and setting fire to Mr. Knudsen's arm and clothing. Mr. Hansen caught him as he started to run from the store, dragged him back and extinguished the flames with clothing and blankets taken from the counter. As soon as possible Drs. Wyland and Moorehead of Underwood were called and found that the burns themselves were not serious but uremic poisoning resulted. Although suffering great pain from the burns, he was able to be around for a couple of days, driving Saturday to Underwood to have his wounds dressed.
Deceased leaves a widow and two children, one daughter Lucille is 3 years old; the other is an infant but 10 days old. He is also survived by his mother, Mrs. William Knutzen, Sr., who made her home with the son, and two sisters, Mrs. Henry Schenkloth of Bentley and Mrs. Busbausen of Lenora, OK.
Mr. Knutzen was a member of Neola Council No. 1126, Knights of Columbus, and St. Patrick's Church congregation. His infant child received baptismal last Sunday and this was apparently the last incident in which he seemed to take any interest. Local Knights were represented at the funeral held at St. Patrick;s church yesterday morning. Rev. Powers of Council Bluffs conducted the church services. (burial location unknown)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published August 4, 1918, submitted by Ann]
Dr. John E. Krettek
John E. Krettek, 86, of Council Bluffs, died August 11, at Alegent Health Mercy Hospital. He was born August 2, 1918, in Council Bluffs to Edwin A. and Josephine G. (Pryor) Krettek. He attended St. Joseph Grade School; Creighton Preparatory High School, class of 1936 and studied premedicine and medicine at Creighton University, receiving his BSM in 1939 and his medical degree in 1943. He interned at Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn, NY, and did post graduate work at Creighton University with a residency in obstentrics-gynecology. Dr. Krettek delivered more than 5,000 babies in his career.
He maintained a medical practice in Council Bluffs from 1946-49, and Obstetrics and Gynecology practice from 1951-82. He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and of the Serra Club.
Dr. Krettek was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann, on Nov. 17, 2002. He was also preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Germaine Krettek.
Survivors include three daughters, Mary Elizabeth Skrodzki and husband, Richard, of Western Springs, IL; Mary Cecilia Morrow and husband, Mark, of Tucson, AZ; four sons, John E. Krettek, Jr., M.D., and wife, Carol, of St. Louis, the Rev. G. Thomas Krettek, S.J., of Milwaukee, WI; the Rev. Daniel F. Krettek of St. Mary's; and Joseph Krettek and wife, Amy, of Omaha; nine grandchildren, Danielle, Anne, John III, Matthew, Mary Beth, Elizabeth, Zachary, Katie and Anna.
A funeral mass will be held Saturday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church with the Revs. Thomas and Daniel Krettek officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published August 12, 2004, submitted by Ann]
Dr. Thomas B. Lacey, III
Dr. Thomas B. Lacey, superintendent of the Glenwood State School, and a former practitioner in Council Bluffs, died in his apartment in the state school building Friday at the age of 64 years, following an illness of long duration which resulted in an operation in the University Hospital at Iowa City in October. The body will lie in state at the James Funeral Home pending funeral arrangements.
Born and reared in Council Bluffs, where he formerly practiced medicine, he had been connected with the state school as a physician for 33 years. He was made superintendent of the institution five years ago last July. His tenure at the state school was interrupted by an interim of two years which he served with the medical corps in World War I. His medical education was received at Cornell University, Ithica, NY, Creighton University, Omaha, and the University of California.
He is survived by his widow and two sons, Thomas J. Lacey, Jr., of the United States Navy, now taking specialized work in Chicago, and Lt. George M. Lacey, a navigator in the airforce, stationed in England.
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published December 30, 1944, submitted by Ann]
Charles Lainson
A retired rescue squadman, Charles Lainson, 72, 1715 Grand Avenue, died at his home after a short illness. Born in Council Bluffs, Mr. Lainson lived here his entire life, except between 1929 to 1933, when he lived in California. He retired from the Fire Department in 1975 as a captain, following nearly 37 years of service on the emergency unit. Mr. Lainson belonged to St. Peter's Catholic Church and the American Legion Rainbow Post 2.
He and is wife, Frances, observed their fifieth wedding anniversary last September. Besides his wife, survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Patricia Sloan of El Monte,CA and Mrs. Charlyce Hannon of Omaha; six sons, William and Roger of Omaha, Dennis, Rennie, John and Mark all of Council Bluffs; a sister, Mrs. Frances Knotek of Denver, CO; grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements are by Cutler Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cedar Lawn Cemetery.
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published June 27, 1982, submitted by Ann]
Dr. Donald Macrae, Jr.
Dr. Donald Macrae, 61, surgeon, soldier and civic leader, died at his home, 809 Fifth Avenue, at 3 a.m. Monday of pneumonia after an illness of ten days. He would have been 62 years old next week. Dr. Macrae was born in Council Bluffs, January 24, 1870, the son of Dr. Donald Macrae, Sr. He spent his boyhood and youth in this city. Later he attended Lake Forest College at Lake Forest, IL, and Morgan Park Military Academy, Morgan Park, IL. He then spent two years as a student at the University of Iowa after which he entered the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, where he studied medicine and was graduated in 1891 with a degree in medicine.
After his graduation he returned to Council Bluffs, where he engaged in the practice of his profession until the outbreak of the Spanish American War. Following his return from the Philippines, he devoted his attention to the practice of surgery until the world war.
He was married November 19, 1891 to Mary Virginia Miller of Omaha. They have two children, Mrs. Marion Macrae Smith of Boston and Donald Macrae, III, of Osceola, IA.
Dr. Macrae was recognized as a military and civic leader for a quarter of a century, and was a prominent figure in his profession of surgery for even longer than that. He was mayor from 1904 to 1907 and was on the board of education for a time, and was commander of the local American Legion post.
Dr. Macrae joined the 51st Iowa Volunteer Infantry and was appointed assistant surgeon and a first lieutenant in 1898. In this unit he was sent to the Philippine Islands, where he remained in active service for eighteen months. In the World War he organized Unit K, Mobile Hospital No. 1, which was composed of doctors and enlisted men and women from Council Bluffs and vicinity. He was appointed lieutenant colonel and commander of the unit. He not only organized the unit, but also raised money and completely equipped it. All the members were trained under his direction before they were sent to France. Unit K was the first such organization in the United States army. The government patterned several units after it.
For his service in France, Dr. Macrae was awarded the French Croix de Guerre with a palm, and the distinguised service medal from the United States government for "meritorious service."
His ability as a surgeon was known throughout the middlewest. He maintained memberships in many medical societies and served as a leader in the majority of them.
The body was removed to Cutler's Funeral Home. At the bedside were Mrs. Macrae and their son and daughter. Full military services will be accorded Dr. Macrae, Maj. Gen. Mathew A. Tinley announced. Services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church Wednesday. The time has been tentatively set at 11 a.m. All local National Guard units will mobilize for the services, as well as the R.O.T.C. units of Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln high schools.
The body will be taken from Cutler's funeral home to the Macrae home late this afternoon, where a guard of honor will be posted to keep watch over the casket until the time of the service. The guard will consist of former Unit K members, former members of the 51st Iowa Volunteer Infantry now living in Council Bluffs and active members of the militia. Interment will be in Walnut Hill cemetery.
(Section 14, Row 4, January 24, 1870-January 11, 1932)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published January 11, 1932, submitted by Ann]
Martin Daughter
A 6-year-old daughter of Robert Martin, Avoca, was a few days since bitten by a rattlesnake in the stomach, and died within a few hours.
[Sioux City Journal (26 Apr. 1874) transcribed by FoFG MZ]
William R. Masterson
William R. "Bat" Masterson, 81, a long time resident of Council Bluffs, died April 28, 2008 after a lengthy struggle with heart and respiratory disease.
He is survived by his loving wife, Geneva; and by his two daughters from his previous marriage to Jean Pulley Masterson (deceased), Mrs. Teresa Scruton, a researcher in the Dept. of Psychology for the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Salem, Virginia, and her husband Joe; and Denise Masterson, an R.N. and Case Manager for Principal Insurance in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Bill had 3 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; Chris Zimmerman, an I.T. Professional for Kutak Rock Law Firm in Omaha, NE, his wife Lori and their 2 children Kylie and Ashley; Mrs. Gretchen Webster of Omaha, who works for Nintendo Corp., her husband Levi and their 2 children, Ian and Thomas, and Nicole Masterson, who holds a bachelor's degree in business and works in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Bill served in the Navy at the end of World War II, and was a police officer for the city of Council Bluffs for many years, and Chief Deputy Sheriff for Pottawattamie County, Iowa. He also worked for the Iowa Liquor Control Commission before retiring. Bat will be missed by his many nieces and nephews, friends and former co-workers.
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published May 4, 2008, submitted by Ann]
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Bill (Bat) Masterson, 81, of Council Bluffs, and formerly of Shenandoah, Iowa, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2008, at Mercy Hospital. A Memorial service will be held at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah, Iowa. Mr. Masterson willed his body to the University of Iowa College of Medicine.
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published April 30, 2008, submitted by Ann]
Dorothy A. Murphy
Services for Dorothy "Dora" A. Murphy, 81, of Council Bluffs will be Monday at the Woodring Chapel. Interment will be at Walnut Hill Cemetery. Miss Murphy died Friday at the Colonial Rest Home at Oakland after an extended illness. Only survivors are cousins. Miss Murphy was a former clerk and stenographer at the local County Auditors office. (January 10, 1889-December 25, 1970)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published December 27, 1970, submitted by Ann]
Pearl Nelson
Mrs. Pearl Nelson, 51, 2908 West Broadway, wife of Rex Nelson, died Friday at 9 p.m. at home, following a lingering illness of three years due to Hodgkins disease.
Mrs. Nelson, who had lived in Council Bluffs for the last seven or eight years, is survived by her husband; one son, Walter R. Myers; two brothers, Kneeland King of Dellingham, Wash., and Fred King of Oklahoma City, Okla.; her mother, Anna, of Dellingham, Wash.; and one sister, Mrs. Edith Milkley of Kansas City, Mo.
Meyer funeral home is in charge.
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published September 08, 1940, submitted by Ann]
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Mrs. Pearl Nelson, age 51, died Sept. 06, 1940, in Council Bluffs, residence 2908 W. Broadway.
Funeral Monday 2 p.m. in Meyer Funeral Home. Burial Fairview Cemetery. Rev Wm. R. Allen officiating.
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published September 08, 1940, submitted by Ann]
Lynda Driscol Nicholson
The body of Mrs. Lynda Driscol Nicholson, aged 65, former resident of this city, who died of heart trouble in Long Beach, Calif., was brought here for burial and was taken to Cutler's funeral home, pending the funeral arrangements.
Mrs. Nicholson is survived by her husband, C. R. Nicholson. The Nicholson's left here for their western home about four years ago.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 10:30 o'clock from Cutler's chapel and will be private, just the immediate relatives and friends being present. It is requested that no flowers be sent. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery.
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published September 27, 1920, submitted by Ann]
John W. Nuzum
John W. Nuzum, 60, died at the family home 2125 Seventh Avenue, after a prolonged illness. He is survived by his wife, Lillie; two daughters, Mrs. J.A. Peckenpaugh of this city and Mrs. J.A. Fouts of Onawa; two sons, F.H. Lacy of Jamestown, SD, and Percy Nuzum of Council Bluffs, and one foster son Axel Anderson at home. Besides the immediate family he leaves two brothers, Edwin of Little Sioux and Miles L. of Bonilla, SD; two sisters, Mrs. William Miller of Crescent and Mrs. Dave McClure of Lava, ID, and eight grandchildren.
Mr. Nuzum was a retired farmer, having lived in Pottawattamie County for the past twelve years, coming here from Roseland, NE. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America.
The body was removed to King's Parlors. Funeral services will be held from King's Chapel Thursday afternoon, Rev. C. O. Stuckenbruck of the First Christian Church officiating. Interment will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery. (Sec. 12B, Row N, 1862-1924)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published December 30, 1924, submitted by Ann]
Dr. B. L. Nye
Once again it becomes my duty to record an event that seems to me to be one filled with a very deep sorrow. Yesterday evening our little city, Avoca, was shocked from center to circumferences as the news went forth of the sudden death of Dr. B.L. Nye, and for a time it really seemed impossible to make people believe that such was the case.
The facts attending the death of Dr. Nye, are as follows: Sometime the forepart of last week he had been called to the country to visit a small pox patient. He took with him a light suit of clothes which he wore to the house, end then returned to the barn and changed suits. In the interim he got thoroughly chilled it being a cold blustery day. He returned home, and suffered severely for a day or two with cold on the lungs. On Thursday evening he was taken bedfast and his symptoms all the time kept growing worse. On Saturday night, Dr. Cobb of Harlan was called to consult with our local physicians here regarding his case, and on Sunday morning the physicians all agreed that there was no possible chance for his recovery. Yesterday evening after sinking all day his life departed, resulting from pleuro pneumonia.
Dr. Nye was a native of the state of Ohio, in which state he was educated, and a graduate of a medical college. Several years since he removed to this state, where he practiced his profession at Blairstown, and after a number of years of success he removed to Avoca, where as a physician and surgeon he stood preeminently at the head of his profession.
Dr. Nye was a Mason of the Knight Templar degree, and was very much devoted to the order. His Masonic friends took full charge of him during his last sickness and did all that laid in their power to save him on earth, but all to no avail. He will be buried tomorrow by the members of the Masonic order at the Avoca Cemetery. He leaves a son, about fourteen years of age, besides a son and daughter, in the state of Ohio.
(Avoca Cemetery, Section 3, Row 19, March 26, 1882, 44y, 5m, 20d)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published March 28, 1882, submitted by Ann]
Dr. Henry Osborne
Dr. Henry Osborne, one of the most eminent physicians and surgeons of this state, expired at his residence on Main Street in this city yesterday afternoon. His disease was septicaemia, or blood poison, contracted by an accidental prickle on the end of the index finger of the left hand from the sliver of a bone, while performing a surgical operation at Hastings, Iowa. The accident was noticed by the doctor at the time it occurred, and some attention thereafter was given to the matter. But the developments were so sluggish that it was considered trivial, and only simple remedies were employed for several days ensuing.
Dr. Osborne was born on the 29th day of January 1830 in Morgan County, OH. He was of Scotch-Welsh origin and belonged to a large family of which three brothers and four sisters survive him. These all reside in eastern Ohio, except two brothers who are farmers in Page County, this state. Dr. Osborne graduated in medicine at the Keokuk Medical College in 1857, taking the honors of his class in anatomy and surgery. He was afterwards a surgeon in the army and during the last three years of that service was brigade surgeon. He was an intense patriot and an ardent Republican; a man of convictions who possessed extraordinary discernment.
Dr. Osborne leaves a wife and two daughters, all of whom fully appreciate the great loss they have sustained, and with their lamentations and sobs are mingled the prayers and tears of an entire community who mourn as if each had lost their best friend.
The funeral will take place on Sabbath from the M.E. Church on Broadway and will be under the immediate charge of the Masonic order. A funeral discourse will be preached at the church by Rev. Mr. Colms, and the Council Bluffs Medical fraternity, of which Dr. Osborne was president at the time of his decease. The remains will be laid away in Fairview Cemetery. (Section A, Lot 102, January 29, 1830-June 25, 1880)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published June 26, 1880, submitted by Ann]
A. C. Overton
A. C. Overton, of Council Bluffs, died very suddenly a few nights since, of disease of the heart.
[Sioux City Journal (12 Mar. 1874) transcribed by FoFG MZ]
Charles Ertman Peterson
Funeral services for Charles Ertman Peterson were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from Cutler's chapel, Rev. O. M. Kellison officiating. Burial was in Fairview cemetery. Music was furnished by Mrs. I. M. Day and Miss Gussie Riggs with Miss Marjorie Day at the piano. Pallbearers were John R. Davenport, Wallace Vosler, Veryl Westerdahl, Theron Peterson, Fred Miller and Robert Lanning.
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published September 24, 1925, submitted by Ann]
Dr. Charles C. Plunkett
Dr. Charles C. Plunkett died at his home 703 East Pierce Street, yesterday morning of tuberculosis, aged 36 years. He had been in failing health for several months, but his death at this time came rather unexpectedly. The funeral will be held from the residence and interment will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery.
Dr. Plunkett was born in Henry County, this state, but spent the greater part of his earlier life at the home of his parents in Garner Township, this county. He graduated from Drake University Medical College about ten years ago and practiced his profession for a number of years at Anita. Two or three years ago he removed from there to Des Moines and entered into partnership with Dr. Schooler, now postmaster at the capital city. Subsequently he returned to Anita and then came to this city about eight months ago. He leaves a wife and one child, a ten year old daughter. (Walnut Hill Cemetery, Section 5, Row 4, March 28, 1864-April 14, 1900)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published April 16, 1900, submitted by Ann]
Ida M. Plunkett
Ida M. Plunkett, 78, 202 East Pierce Street, died at a local hospital after a long illness. Born in Mills County, she had been a resident of Pottawattamie County and Council Bluffs for 56 years.
She is survived by a son, H.G. Plunkett, Sr., one grandson and one granddaughter all of Council Bluffs, and one sister, Mrs. Frances B. Martin of Montebello, CA.
Funeral services will be held at Cutler Funeral Home, with the Rev. F.G. Barnes, pastor of the Fifth Avenue Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery.
(Sec. 6, Row 3, December 21, 1869-August 16, 1948)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published August 17, 1948, submitted by Ann]
Mary E. Poole
Mary E. Poole, 80, 2929 Avenue D, engaged in the nursing profession for a half century and believed to have been the oldest in point of service in this locality until her retirement about eleven years ago, died at a local hospital. Miss Poole, who assisted in bringing about 1,400 babies into the world, many of them today prominent business men and women here and elsewhere, suffered a broken right hip in a fall a month ago while getting out of bed. Complications followed, resulting in her death.
She was born November 3, 1859, in a log cabin on a farm east of Council Bluffs, the daughter of William and Sarah Poole. Her father was a railroad contractor. She took up nursing when 19 years old under the supervision of the late Dr. Charles H. Pinney, a pioneer physician of this vicinity. Later Miss Poole served under several other well known physicians of Council Bluffs.
In the days before hospitals in Council Bluffs, Miss Poole supervised the preparing of a room in a house for the performance of a major operation. Later years in her life she was called to other cities to assist at births. In many cases she had assisted at the birth of the parents. She was the nurse in attendance at the birth of Guy Shepard, well known in Chicago meat packing circles.
Miss Poole was hurt badly during the cyclone of 1913 when her home on South Avenue was damaged. Her mother was killed in the cyclone.
Miss Poole is survived by thee sisters, Mrs. Anna Emarine and Mrs. Maude E. Conboy, both of Council Bluffs, and Mrs. Carrie Shicketanz of Oak Harbor, Washington; two brothers, Henry of Modale and Edward of Diagonal. (Walnut Hill Cemetery, Section 6, Row 8, November 3, 1859-January 9, 1940)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published January 10, 1940, submitted by Ann]
Dr. Peter Wilhem Poulson
The people of Council Bluffs will be shocked to hear the sad news of the death of Dr. P. W. Poulson. He died suddenly at his home, 601 1/2 Broadway of heart disease last night. Deceased was aged 59 years. He was born in Copenhagen, Denmark. Dr. Poulson was married August 19, 1886 to Susan A. Staples, the wife who survives him at Sacramento, CA. They lived in Oakland, CA, for about eight years and removed to the doctor's old home in this city last December.
He was a member of the Lutheran church and also a member of the Masonic order. Besides his wife he leaves Hiram and Delrah.
He was sitting in his room apparently as well as usual when he suddenly clasped his hand to his heart, fell upon the bed and expired in a few minutes. A physician was immediately summoned but too late to be of any service.
Among those present at the doctor's home were William A. Mynster of this city and Mrs. Siepe of California. The latter had just arrived for a visit. Dr. Poulson was in the Nonpareil office about a half hour before his death and had a pleasant talk with the editor. He had been complaining of his heart for some time. It is thought that the excitement of the past few days affected him. Yesterday he also had some trouble with the persons on his farm which it is thought greatly worried him.
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published April 22, 1894, submitted by Ann]
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The funeral of Dr. Poulson was held yesterday afternoon from St. Paul's Episcopal church, the rector, Rev. E.J. Babcock officiating. The services were very impressive. The funeral was under the auspices of the Masons. Interment was made in Walnut Hill and the body was followed to its last resting place by a large concourse of friends. (No gravestone)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published April 25, 1894, submitted by Ann]
Reasby Baby
Muchakinock Notes--Henry Reasby’s baby died Saturday morning.
[Iowa State Bystander (18 June 1897) transcribed by FoFG MZ]
Earl R. Reninger
Earl R. Reninger, 57, 1402 N. 17th St., died Friday at a local hospital after a short illness.
He was a car inspector with the Illinois Central Railroad. He was a lifelong resident here and a veteran of World War I.
Survivors include: widow, Hazel; two sons, Raymond and Leon, both of Council Bluffs; three daughters, Mrs. Olive Landolt of Omaha, Mrs. Grace Miller of Long Beach, Calif., and Mrs. Pauline Mead of Denver, Colo.; three sisters, Mrs. Edna Richie, Mrs. Minerva Thomas and Mrs. Bessie Sluyter, all of Council Bluffs; four brothers, Charles, Ernest and Donald, all of Council Bluffs, Harry of Kansas City, Mo.; and seven grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements are pending. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery. Meyer Funeral Home is in charge.
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published April 02, 1954, submitted by Ann]
Caroline Downs Rishton
Caroline Downs Rishton, 82, lifelong local resident, died of dropsey Friday afternoon at the home of her grandson, Alchin Purdy, 613 Perrin Ave. Mrs. Rishton was born in 1858 in the Downsville settlement near Underwood, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Asa Downs who came here during the Mormon trek.
Surviving also are a brother, Albert Downs of Weslaco, TX, and a sister, Mrs. Jennie Whitmore of Neola, IA. Burial will be at the Neola, IA Cemetery. (1858-1939, Sec. D, Row 5)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published December 3, 1939, submitted by Ann]
Dr. Charles H. Rollins
Dr. Charles H.Rollins, 56, died of stomach trouble early Thursday morning at Mercy Hospital. He had been a practicing physician in this city for thirty years.
He is survived by a son and daughter, and a cousin, Mrs. E.D. Taylor, 611 East Broadway, this city. The body was removed to Woodring & Jackson's parlors. Burial to be in Walnut Hill Cemetery. (no gravestone)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published August 21, 1919, submitted by Ann]
Alexander Shoemaker
Died at his residence in this city at 8 o'clock yesterday morning, Dr. Alexander Shoemaker, aged sixty six years. The deceased was a drummer boy in the war of 1812. He removed from Ohio to this state in 1854, and engaged in the practice of his profession to which he applied himself closely up to the time of his recent sickness, which was the second time he had ever been so seriously indisposed as to be compelled to take his bed. The friends of the deceased are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence at 9 o'clock this A.M.
(Fairview Cemetery, Section C, Lot 110, June 10, 1801-August 22, 1867
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published August 23, 1867, submitted by Ann]
Arthur G. Simon
Arthur G. Simon, 70, farmer who lived southeast of Minden, died at his James Township home Friday of heart disease. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at the residence and at the Silver Creek Church. The Rev. Homer Kircgner will officiate. The body will lie in state at the residence from Monday until the hour of the service.
Simon was a native of Stillman Valley, IL, but had been a resident of Pottawattamie County for 62 years--43 of them in James Township.
Surviving are his widow, Celia M.; one daughter, Mrs.Harold Knott of York Township; one son, Harry A. Simon of James Township; two brothers, John T., of York Township and Dr. H.A., of Colridge, NE; two sisters, Mrs. J.D. Frohardt of Aurora, CO,and Miss Lydia Simon at home; and six grandchildren.
Burial will be in Silver Valley Cemetery. (1874-1944)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published August 20, 1944, submitted by Ann]
Grace Elizabeth Skelton
Grace Elizabeth Skelton, 77, 203 Logan St., died at her home Thursday after a long illness. Born at Crescent, she was a resident of Council Bluffs nearly all her life. She was a member of the Broadway Methodist church and Palm Grove 11, Woodman of the World. Burial to be in Crescent Cemetery.
Survivors include: husband, Arthur W.; two daughters, Mrs. Henry Tennigkeit of Council Bluffs and Mrs. Gayle Williams of Medford, OR; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
(Sec. F, Row 6, April 19, 1881-May 22, 1958)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published May 22, 1958, submitted by Ann]
Julia Smith
One of the well known characters of Council Bluffs and Omaha is no more. "Black" Julia Smith, by which name she was known, died yesterday morning at St. Bernard's hospital. It will be remembered that she was arrested in this city a few days ago charged with asulting a man and robbing him in a notorious dive in Omaha. The man was not expected to live. She would not return without requisition papers.
During her confinement in jail, city physician Macrae discovered that she was suffering from a tumor. She was removed to the hospital and an operation was performed upon her and her tumor removed. This was several days ago and since that time she has gradually grown weaker until her death. It was a serious case and the tumor would have caused her death in a short time. It was believed that if she could bear up under the operation her life would be prolonged. The body was removed to Lunkleys Morgue.
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published October 18, 1893, submitted by Ann]
Ruby D. Smith
Ruby D. Smith, 58, of Minden passed away Tuesday, November 26 at a Council Bluffs hospital after a long illness. She was the wife of Rev. Claude Smith, Jr., Pastor of the Minden United Church of Christ. Mrs. Smith was born in Nevada, Iowa, and had resided the past 15 years in Minden. She was active in the church and had been associate with the church school the past 17 1/2 years. she was a member of the United Church of Christ Fellowship women's group, a member of the Eastern Star and a former member of the Pottawattamie County Extension Club.
Survivors in addition to her husband are a son, Claude Smith III, of Silver City, New Mexico; three daughters, Mrs. Lloyd N. (Rachel) Fanter of Anchorville, Michigan; Rebecca D. of Stevenspoint, WI; and Martha of Minden. Also three brothers, Lynn and Morris Danielson of Roland, Iowa, and Roy J. of Nevada, Iowa; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at the Minden United Church of Christ with Dr. Scott Libby, conference minister of the Iowa Conference of the United Church of Christ of Des Moines; Rev. David Cave of the Harlan Congregational Church; and the Rev. A.H. Hoersch, Pastor of the Zion Congregational Church of Treynor officiating.
Graveside committal services were held at the Roland, Iowa, cemetery. Rev. Howard Lyheck, Pastor of the Bergan Lutheran Church of Roland officiating.
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published December 7, 1978, submitted by Ann]
Dr. Melchanthon B. Snyder
Funeral services for Dr. M.B. Snyder, 79, former mayor, died at his home, 103 Third Street, after a 3 month illness, will be held at the First Congregational Church, the Rev. J.R. Perkins officiating. Burial will be in the family lot in FairviewCemetery.
Dr. Snyder was born in Butler County, PA. He attended the country schools, then went to Grove City, PA, for his preparatory work. He was graduated from Westminster College, New Wilmington, PA, in 1884.
On June 25, 1885, he was married to Susan McGlaughlin of Pittsburg, PA. That fall they entered medical school together at the University of Michigan. They received their degrees in 1887. They immediately came to Council Bluffs, where they practiced under the firm name of Drs. Snyder and Snyder until the death of Mrs. Snyder in 1915. Dr. Snyder then practiced alone until he retired in 1923.
He was married to Burkella Pierce of Boulder, CO, June 2, 1917. Since his retirement, he and Mrs. Snyder have spent much time in travel.
Dr. Snyder served as mayor from 1914 to 1918. He was a candidate for the office again in 1928, but was defeated in the republican primary by George S. Steinberg. He also served as a member of the school board. Dr. Snyder was a member of the First Congregational Church. He was a member of its board of trustees for twenty years. He was actively interested in history and less than a month ago had donated a valuable collection of fossils to the Pottawattamie County Historical Society for its log cabin museum.
Dr. Snyder is survived by his widow; two brothers, former Superior Court Judge S.B. Snyder of Council Bluffs and H.B. Snyder of Paxton, NE; and two sisters, Mrs. M.L. Scofield of Boulder, CO, and Mrs. M.J. Posson of Ogalla, NE. (Fairview Cemetery, Section H, Lot 145, May 11, 1856-March 31, 1937)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published April 1, 1937, submitted by Ann]
Dr. Susan Snyder
After an illness of six weeks' duration, much of which time was spent undergoing treatment at Rochester, MN, Dr. Susan McGlaughlin Snyder, wife of Mayor M.B. Snyder died at her home, 121 South Seventh Street. Mrs. Snyder was 54 years of age, and began the practice of medicine in this city in 1887, coming here with her husband shortly after both were graduated from the medical department of the University of Michigan.
Susan McGlaughlin was born in Pittsburg, PA, October 10, 1861, and she made her home there until her marriage, making a great success as a teacher. After her marriage she and her husband entered medical school, and since graduation both have been practicing in this city.
Mrs. Snyder has been for the past twenty years the supreme physician of the Royal Neighbors of America, being elected without opposition each year. She was also affiliated with a number of other lodges and was an active member of the First Congregational Church. Through her professional ability, her beauty of character and her daily acts of charity and kindness, Mrs. Snyder had endeared herself to an unusually large circle of friends and acquaintances, not only in this city but in the many places to which her lodge work called her. Through her church, the hospitals and the organized charities she cared for many charity patients and was always ready to lend her professional services when needed.
She leaves besides her husband, a sister, Mrs. S.B. Snyder of this city, and a brother, Harry F. McGlaughlin of Maiad City, ID.
Arrangements have been made to hold the funeral at the residence, 121 South Seventh Street. Dr. J.T. Jones of the First Congregational Church will conduct the services and burial will take place at Fairview Cemetery. (Section H, Lot 145, October 10, 1861-July 6, 1915)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published July 6, 1915, submitted by Ann]
Dr. Guido Stempel
Dr. Guido Stempel, the naturalist died at his home this morning from an attack of Bright's Disease. The doctor was 81 years old and was one of the oldest settlers of the state coming here directly from his home in Germany in 1848 or 1849. He is survived by his widow, a daughter, Mrs. C.H. McCready of Macedonia, and two sons, Maxmilian A. this town, and Hugo, now in the west and several grandchildren.
Doctor Stempel is known among naturalists as possessing the most complete collection of birds and butterflies in the middle west. He has received many attractive offers for his specimens, but has always said that he intended giving his cases to the public at his death. Specimens from the tops of the Rockies to the lower point of Florida are seen in Doctor Stempel's collection. He made several trips to the mountains and northern of the middle west states several years ago to finish families of specimens, and at one time spent several days alone in the mountains stalking one bird, the other one needed to complete a particular family's representation in his cases. The doctor's Florida birds represented only a few of the many of the swamps. He just wanted a few of the bright colors to lighten up his collection, he said. But there was not a family of birds of the middle west that he did not have all the cousins, aunts, uncles and nephews represented.
When 76 years old Doctor Stempel began collecting beetles and now leaves a pretty complete array of specimens. At the time the old naturalist said he came from a long lived family and expected to be able to finish his cases. His bird and butterfly collection began when he was a stewart at Fort Madison Penitentiary.
Doctor Stempel came to Macedonia in 1884. Between 1848 or 1849, when he came to the state and this time, he was engaged in the cattle business, fur trading, bakery work, cigar making, harness making, orchard growing, study of medicine at Rush Medical College, and at one time started to Colorado with the gold rush. He practiced medicine here for many years, having offices in the G.L. Stempel & Son Drug Store, which he and his son ran. But of late years he had abandoned his practice and given all his time to his collections.
(Macedonia Cemetery, 1836-1917)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published December 14, 1917, submitted by Ann]
H. A. Stewart
H. A. Stewart, of Mills County, died in Council Bluffs on the 23d of delirium tremens.
[Sioux City Journal (27 Nov. 1873) transcribed by FoFG MZ]
Alice Swaine
Alice Swaine, 70, Hotel Chieftain, died at her apartment after an illness of several months. Mrs. Swaine, widow of Charles Swaine, who died about fifteen years ago, had been a resident of the city for about forty years. Mr. Swaine was a partner in the firm of Swaine and Maurer Hardware Company, formerly located in the Woolworth Company building on Broadway. She was a director of the Council Bluffs Woman's Club and a member of the Broadway Methodist Church, the White Shrine and the Order of Estern Star.
She is survived by one son, Robert Swaine, prominent attorney of New York City. Mr. Swaine will arrive in the city Tuesday evening. The body was removed to Cutler's Funeral Home.
(Walnut Hill Cemetery, Sec. 12B, Row 6, 1861-1931)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published June 1, 1931, submitted by Ann]
Dr. Frederic Smith Thomas
The announcement that Dr. Frederic Smith Thomas had passed away yesterday at his residence, 127 South Eighth Street, was not only a shock to the people of Council Bluffs, but it brought with it a sense of personal loss. The deceased had been ailing for some days with a form of dysentery that had been prevalent all over the city, but his condition had not been considered dangerous until the middle of the week, when brain trouble developed.
Dr. Thomas was born at Chatham, Columbia County, New York, September 23, 1845, the youngest of six children of Caleb J. and Catherine Thomas. The father was a native of Clinton County, New York, born March 10, 1807, a son of Caleb Thomas, who came from Lime, CT, and served as a soldier during the revolutionary war. In 1848 his parents came west, locating near Warsaw, Hancock County, IL. Dr. Thomas received his early education in the schools of Warsaw and during the Civil War served in Company A, One Hundred and Thirty Seventh Illinois Volunteer Infantry as a private until he began the study of medicine under the preceptorship of Dr. Collin G. Strong, now of San Francisco. He graduated at the State University of Iowa at Keokuk, now known as the college of Physicians and Surgeons, February 21, 1870. He first located at Bentonsport, remaining there for one year. He then went to Atlantic, Cass County, and engaged in the drug business for one year, and in 1872 he engaged in the practice of medicine at Macedonia. In 1887 he came to Council Bluffs forming a partnership with Dr. Donald Macrae.
He was married October 15, 1873, to Mary Ella Ferrier, a native of Missouri. He served as coroner of this county from 1873 to 1875, and also served on the school board of Carson for several years. He was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic and served as medical director of the state department in 1889. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity, A.F. & A.M., the Chapter and the Scottish Rite, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Ancient Order of United Workmen.
He leaves a wife and three daughters, Ethyl, Edyth and Evelyn. The Misses Ethyl and Edyth have been making a tour of California, and were at Catalina Island when the sad message reached them. Dr. Thomas and his family have been members of the First Presbyterian Church, and his interests were many and broad. He was of military spirit and deeply regretted that he could not engage in the Spanish American struggle.
During the later years of his medical practice he has spent much energy and study on diseases of the brain, has lectured on this topic and collected many rare books bearing on the subject. Socially, Dr. Thomas was a genial, whole souled companion, gentle as a woman in many ways and devoted to this family. No matter how weary he might be from the many demands on his strength, the mention of his daughters would bring a bright light into his eyes, a cheerful ring to his voice.
(Walnut Hill Cemetery, Section 10, Row 41, March 10, 1807-August 13, 1899)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published August 14, 1899, submitted by Ann]
Maud Mayfield Thompson
Early yesterday morning a girl known as Maud Thompson was found dead in the kitchen of a house she had been living in on upper Pierce Street. The girl had been known here as a keeper of a house of evil repute for several years. For two or three weeks she has been confined to her bed from the effects of a loathsome disease and typomalarial fever. For several days she has been delirious and had to be cared for constantly. On Monday evening she was left in charge of a woman who left her early in the evening, and the poor girl's last night on earth was spent alone in her miserable quarters.
During the night she left her bed and found her way to the kitchen when she was found dead yesterday morning. The remains were taken in charge of by Coroner Connell yesterday afternoon and removed to his undertaking establishment. The unfortunate woman was utterly destitute, not having clothing sufficies for burial. Yesterday afternoon Eda Price and May Allen secured from the dead woman's past companions funds sufficient to secure her a decent burial, and also donated a number of floral tributes. It has been ascertained that the girl's right name was Maud Mayfield. Her father is a hotel keeper at Legionier, Indiana. The remains will be interred at 10 o'clock this morning.
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published August 19, 1885, submitted by Ann]
Dr. Jack V. Treynor
Dr. Jack V. Treynor, 68, 424 Oakland Avenue, died Saturday at a local hospital following an extended illness. Born in Council Bluffs, the son of the late Dr. and Mrs. V.L. Treynor, he was a physician and surgeon on the staff of Jennie Edmundson Hospital 40 years. He received his medical degree at the University of Iowa. Then, he studied at Providence, RI, New York City, and St. Louis, MO. Dr. Treynor served in the Navy during World War II and was assigned for some years at Pearl Harbor. He retired from the Naval Reserve with the rank of commander.
Survivors include: widow, Alice; son, Jack Lawrence Treynor of Newton, MA; two daughters, Mrs. Thomas Winsor (Jane) Luff of Westboro, MA, and Mrs. William Donald (Mary) Smith, Jr. of Omaha and eight grandchildren.
Services will be conducted at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. The Rev. Bernard G. Miars, rector, and the Rev. Dr. C. Carson Bransby, retired, will officiate. Interment will be in Fairview cemetery.
(Section C, Lot 19, September 21, 1897-February 5, 1966)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published February 6, 1966, submitted by Ann]
Dr. Vernon L. Treynor
Funeral services for Dr. V.L. Tre;y;nor, 72, 811 Third Avenue, a leading figure in Iowa's medical and civic circles, died Monday in a local hospital, will be held at the First Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. Becoming ill three weeks ago of a heart ailment while at St. Louis, MO, attending the American Medical Association convention, Dr. Treynor, a delegate, left the meeting and hastened home. He entered the Jennie Edmundson Memorial hospital, where he had been chief of staff for several years.
Born in 1867 in Council Bluffs, Dr. Treynor lacked but two years of completing a half century of medical practice here. On March 12, 1891, one day after his graduation from the University of Iowa, he began his medical practice in Council Bluffs. His father came to Council Bluffs in 1853 by wagon, a carriage maker by trade, soon became interested in civic affairs, served as postmaster under President Grant, later purchased an interest in The Nonpareil and became a farmer.
Dr. Treynor was graduated from the old Council Bluffs High School when it occupied the top floor of the old Bloomer school. In 1891, he married Susan C. Clark of Iowa City, while they were both students at the university. He was active in football and baseball and played on the same baseball team with George S. Wright, local attorney. A lifelong republican, Dr. Treynor served for many years as coroner for Pottawattamie County. He was one of the organizers of the Council Bluffs clinic. His public services included work as a member of the board of regents of the University of Iowa for six years. He also taught physiology at the University of Nebraska School of Medicine in Omaha.
Surviving are his widow, Susan; two sons, who also studied medicine at the University of Iowa, Dr. Jack Treynor of Council Bluffs and Dr. Thomas Treynor of Big Rapids, Michigan; two sisters, Kate and Cora Treynor former Council Bluffs school teachers, now living in Glendale, CA, and four grandchildren. Burial to be in Fairview cemetery. (Section C, Lot 10, 1867-June 12, 1939)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published June 13, 1939, submitted by Ann]
C. Voorhis
C. Voorhis, one of the pioneers of Council Bluffs, died in that city a few days since. He had resided there since 1848.
[Sioux City Journal (15 July 1873) transcribed by FoFG MZ]
Dr. W. R. Wall
Dr. W. R. Wall, pioneer physician and one of the best known cancer specialists in the country, died suddenly at his home, Henton Station, Sunday afternoon of heart failure. Dr. Wall had been up and about as usual Sunday and been feeling in more than his usual health. One hour before his death he was taken ill, and by the time a physician had been called, was dead. Dr. O'Keefe who attended him diagnosted the cause of death as acute heart failure.
Dr. Wall was a member of the Masonic fraternity, the Odd Fellows, and G.A.R. He was born at Knoxville, TN, eighty nine years ago. He had been practicing at Henton Station for over forty years and his reputation has become a national one.
He is survived by a wife, five daughters and two sons. The daughters are: Mrs. May Week of Pimento, IN; Mrs. Elizabeth Snyder of San Antonio, TX; Mrs. Watson King of Kirwrn, KS, and the Misses Mattie and Katie Wall, living at home. The sons are: W. R. Wall, Jr., and Henry O. Wall, both living at home.
The funeral will be held from the family home, the Rev. Mr. Harris of Glenwood officiating. (Fairview Cemetery, February 28, 1822-September 4, 1910)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published September 5, 1910, submitted by Ann]
Wilson Henry Whitaker
Wilson Henry Whitaker died at his home in Avoca, Iowa, Wednesday morning of apoplexy, at the age of 61 years and 6 months. Mr. Whitaker was born in the state of New York in 1834, he came to Iowa in 1856 and to this county in 1871, and has been a resident here ever since.
He was married to Hannah Conklin at Rock Island, IL, in 1859; ten children were born to them, six boys and four girls, one of the girls having died at the age of 12 years. The other nine children with his wife still survive him.
He was a corporal in the late war, having enlisted with Co. E, 29th Iowa Infantry, and served until disabled.
The funeral services will be held at the United Brethren Church, of which he was a member, at 10 o'clock Friday forenoon, under the auspies of the G.A.R. He leaves a host of sorrowing friends and relatives to mourn his decease. (Graceland/Avoca Cem., Sec.7, Row 22, September 20, 1834-March 11, 1896)
[Avoca Herald, Published March 12, 1896, submitted by Ann]
Dr. J. F. White
Dr. J. F. White died at his residence, 1201 Avenue A, of consumption, after a lingering illness. It was not until after his return from his recent western trip that he became bedfast, but for years it had been a settled conviction in his mind that the disease with which he was afflicted would one day claim him as a victim.
Dr. White was a native of Abington, VA, but for years had been a practicing physician of this city and among his fellow doctors he was considered the peer of any man in the profession in this section. He was a member of the Council Bluffs Medical Society, the Medical Society of the Missouri Valley, the Ancient Order of United Workman, Woodmen of the World and of the Grand Army of the Republic and for years had been a member of the local board of pension examiners.
The funeral will take place at his residence. Interment at Walnut Hill Cemetery.
(Section 7, Row 9, Sept. 19, 1894, 52y, 4 m, 9d)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published September 20, 1894, submitted by Ann]
Dr. Edmund I. Woodbury
Dr. Edmund Israel Woodbury, pioneer resident of Council Bluffs and one of the first dentist to open practice west of the city of Des Moines, died at his home Tuesday afternoon of infirmities incident to old age. He was in his eighty fourth year. The family of children, with the exception of one son, who resides in Burlington, was present when the spirit took its flight.
Dr. Woodbury was born in Bolton, MA, March 7, 1820, In the homestead built and originally occupied by his great grandfather afterwards owned by his father. His father was also born in Bolton. The Woodbury family are descendants of "Ye Ancient Family of Woodbury," Devonshire, England, where a common and castle still bear the Woodbury name. He was educated in the common schools of New England and received his professional education as a dentist at Worchester, MA, obtaining his degree in September 1852. Thence he removed to Yellow Springs, Ohio, where he practiced his profession five years moving to Council Bluffs, July 1, 1858.
May 25, 1854, he was married to Elizabeth Whitney of West Townsend, MA. She was also of English descent. She passed away February 28, 1911. To this union six children were born. One of these, Edmund Nathan, died November 4, 1863. The surviving children are Herbert Arthur, now practicing dentistry in this city and who was associated with his father until the retirement of the parent in 1890; Elizabeth Olive, wife of Rev. T. B. Greenlee; Charles Elmer, also practicing in this city as a dentist; Cora Louis, now living at home, and Ernest Irving, a practicing surgeon of Burlington, IA. Five grandchildren also survive.
Dr. Woodbury was the first established member of the profession in this city or in western Iowa. He was among the first members of the Iowa State Dental Society and was prominently connected with the organization in its work. In 1872 he was elected president of the association. He enjoyed the distinction of being a charter member of the Missouri Valley Dental Society and was one of its first presidents and up until a few years ago, when by advanced age he was compelled to abandon his practice, was one of the instructors and lecturers in the dental department of the University of Omaha.
In politics the deceased was a life long republican, but never was an aspirant to an official position. He believed, however, it to be the supreme duty of every good citizen to exercise his right of franchise at the caucus, primary and election. The doctor was a prominent and active member of the Presbyterian church, uniting with the denomination in 1863, and in 1893 was delegated as a commissioner to the general assembly of the church at Washington D.C.
Arrangements have been made to hold the funeral at the home, 602 Bluff Street. Rev. Dr. Phelps of Omaha, his old pastor, and Rev. Dr. Marcus P. McClure will conduct the service. Interment will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery. (Section 10, Row 42, March 7, 1830-October 14, 1913)
[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published October 15, 1913, submitted by Ann]
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