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Worthington Advance
April 21, 1905
DIED
Mrs. Lillie A. Gregg died Wednesday, April 19th at two p.m., aged 44 years,
after a two days illness of diptheria. She and her husband Dan Gregg arrived
about two weeks ago from
Worthington Advance
Friday,
April 28, 1905
DIED -- April 22, Miss Effa Gorrie, a nine year old daughter of Andrew Gorrie, died of appendicitis. The funeral was held April 23rd.
Worthington Advance
Friday,
August 4, 1905
DIED -- Louise Grauzne, age 78, July 30. she was buried in Brewster Aug. 1. Deceased was of German birth and was a widow at time of death.
Worthington Advance
Friday, August 18, 1905
Laid to Rest.
Nancy Annetta Granger was born near
Worthington Advance
Friday, February 1, 1907
AGED PIONEER DEAD [Note: there is an updated obituary, below.]
Mrs. Peter Geyerman of Brewster Summoned to Rest Last Monday.
Mrs. Peter Geyerman, one of Nobles county's earliest settlers, died at her home at Brewster Monday, after a short illness with dropsy. The funeral was held on Thursday afternoon from the Catholic church at Brewster, Father Sherman of this city conducting the obsequies. The funeral was largely attended, hundreds being unable to gain admittance to the church.
The deceased was the wife of Peter Geyerman, the pioneer merchant of Brewster. She was a lady of kindly disposition and lead a quiet Christian life, being a faithful helpmate and loving mother. She leaves beside an aged husband, three sons and one daughter. The oldest son Rudolph is at the head of the big department store of P. Geyerman & Son, at Brewster, the second son is Dr. P.F. Geyerman, a leading physician of this city, the youngest, Ed. is also connected with the store at Brewster. The daughter is Mrs. Otto Berreau, the wife of a prominent business man at Currie.
Friday, February 8, 1907
Obituary. [Note: see previous obit, above.]
The Advance was misinformed in some particulars last week regarding the late Mrs. Peter Geyerman, of Brewster, which the following obituary notice from the Brewster Tribune will no doubt set right:
A great wave of sorrow swept over this village Monday, when it was reported that Mrs. Peter Geyerman had passed away. She was seriously ill for only a few days, but had been rather feeble for several years. The cause of her death was diabetes.
Mrs. Geyerman's maiden name was Berreau, and the [sic] was born in Germany April 5th, 1835. When about 23 years of age she came with her people to America, and settled in Carver county, Minnesota, where five years later she was married to Peter Geyermann. Six children were born to them, of whom three are dead and three are living, and known to the people of this vicinity as Rudolph, Edward and Peter.
In the fall of 1881 the family came to Brewster and Mrs. Geyerman was from that time on one of the most highly respected and best beloved women of this community. She was a woman of high character and considerable education and culture, a passionate lover of music and beautiful things of all kinds, a most faithful wife, and a devoted mother and grandmother.
In times of trouble, sickness or death Mrs. Geyerman was always ready and prompt in giving aid to others, and those who knew her through all the long hard years when the country was new will remember her many kind acts and mourn the loss of a true friend.
The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at the Presbyterian church, and only a few of the friends who had gathered were able to get inside the building so large was the crowd. Rev. Mapson had come down from Balaton to assist in the service, but after announcing his text he was suddenly taken ill and was unable to proceed. Rev. Hunter made a few brief but appropriate remarks, and followed this the burial occurred at Hersey cemetery.
The community deeply regrets the passing away of this most estimable woman, and the sympathy of their many friends is extended to the bereaved relatives.
Death of F. T. Graves.
On Thursday of last week, March 14, occurred one of the saddest accident that ever happened in this neighborhood. By this time the details are so well known that there is no need of repeating them. It is enough to say that on that day F.T. Graves, known to every body as Frank Graves, was killed at the railroad crossing a short distance north of the village of Bigelow. He had been over to Bigelow township to get a load of seed oats and was returning home when, on crossing the track, he was struck by the southbound passenger and instantly killed.
The funeral was held on Sunday and was by far the largest ever seen in this part of the country. It is estimated by some that fully 500 people were present. The service was conducted by the resident pastor Rev. W.M. Gillis, and throughout was admirably suited to the occasion. The casket was literally covered with beautiful flowers, the gifts of loving friends, fit symbol of their sympathy and esteem. In the gathering were those who represented almost every station in life, every nationality and every creed. The day of mourning makes kinsfolk of us all.
F.T. Graves was born at Kinderhook, N.Y., July 23, 1854, so that at the time of his death he was in his 53rd year. Mr. Graves had three brothers and one sister, all of whom are living -- two brothers and a sister in Ohio, and one brother, F.A. Graves, at Zion City, Illinois. He came to Nobles county in 1876, and soon after he settled on the land where from that time to the present he has made his home.
Of Frank Graves, as a man, little need be said. He was a truly good man in the highest and truest sense. Everybody seemed to know him and to like and respect him. He was a man with hosts of friends and but few, if any enemies -- perhaps not one. For twenty years or more he served almost continuously in some public office, and this not because he was an office seeker, but because his neighbors and friends had unbounded confidence in him. He served as town supervisor as assessor, and as county commissioner, and in all of these positions he served most acceptably. In the church, in the Sunday School, in social life, and in all public matters he was a controlling, leading spirit and he did more, perhaps, to mould the sentiments and life of this community than any other one man in it.
Peace to his ashes. We can only wish that we had more men like him.
The bereaved family have the sincere sympathy of the whole community. --Robert Shore.
Worthington Advance: March 22,1907
Card of Thanks.
We wish to express our most sincere thanks to all those who so lovingly assisted us, both in words and deeds, during our great sorrow. God bless you all.
Mrs. F. T. Graves and Family.
Friday, March 13, 1908
Worthington Advance
B.F. Good died last Monday at the home of his son-in-law, C.R. Faulkner, who lives on section 5, Worthington township. The funeral was held on Wednesday from Chaney & Mackay's undertaking establishment, interment being made in the Worthington cemetery. Mr. Good was 60 years of age, and was an old railroad man. The cause of death was paralysis.
Friday, December 31, 1909
Worthington Advance
NELS GRELSON DIES
Succumbs at The Age of 77 Years After Two Years of Sickness
Nels Grelson died at his home in this city Tuesday, December 28th, at the advanced age of 77 years. For nearly two years he has been suffering from kidney trouble, during which time he has for the most part been confined to his bed, suffering intense pain.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at the Swedish Mission church, Rev. C.M. Johnson assisted by Rev. G.G. Schmid, officiating. Interment was made in the Worthington cemetery.
Thursday, November 3, 1910
Worthington Globe
Obituary
The sad news was received in this city Thursday last of the death of Mrs. Ida Mathilda Gustafson, residing about five miles south of Worthington.
The deceased was born in Sweden, July 5, 1864, and came to America in 1867, and settled with her parents in Spring Garden, Minn. In 1872 they moved to Worthington, which has been the home of the deceased ever since, with the exception of a short time when they resided at Little Falls, Minn.
The deceased was married in 1872, and her husband died in 1893. She leaves four sons, three daughters, a mother, two sisters and one brother to mourn her loss.
The funeral services were held Monday at the home and at the Swedish Lutheran Church, conducted by Rev. Shipp. At the house the service consisted of singing, scripture reading and prayer. At the church the usual services were held, conducted half in English and half in Swedish.
Mrs. Gustafson was highly respected by all who knew her and the entire community extends sympathy to the sorrowing relatives.