Obituaries - Gage County, Nebraska

Ada B. Finch, 74, 420 E. Scott Street, died Thursday, Jan. 18, in a Beatrice hospital.

Born Feb. 17, 1904 in Missouri. Lived in Beatrice most of life. Worked at Beatrice

Survivors: son, Dale, Beatrice; daughter, Mrs. Eugene T. (Elaine) Edgerton, Boise, Idaho; sister, Mary Muncie, Kansas City, Mo.; three grandchildren, several great grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Ernest.

Ernest Franklin Finch, 41, died Saturday at a Chicago hospital. The body will be brought to the Bergmeyer mortuary here for funeral services and internment.

Surviving are his wife, Ada; two children, Dale, Elaine; parents, Mr. and Mrs.George Finch, all of Beatrice; three brothers, Earl, Raymond and Marvin; and sister Ana.

The Funeral of Earnest Finch will be at 1:30 this afternoon from the Bergmeyer chapel, Rev. C. C. Hoyt officiating. Internment in Evergreen Home cemetery.

Beatrice, Neb., March 14 -- C. C. Knapp, who died in this city yesterday, after a long illness of Bright's disease, was a native of the Bahama Islands, having been born at Nassau, October 11, 1862. His father was a colonel in the British Army, stationed there at the time of his birth. He was educated in Scotland and Belguim and when 18 years of age removed to New York and engaged in business. About twenty-five years ago he removed to this city and engaged extensively in the real estate business, meeting with good success and building up a small fortune. Mr. Knapp is survived by a widow and one daughter, also a half brother, who resides in the Bahama Islands, and a sister who is in London, England. The funeral was held from the Episcopal Church this afternoon at 1 o'clock, after which the remains were sent to Springfield, for internment.

Beatrice, Neb, Nov. 30.� August Graff died at his home two miles west of the city this afternoon. Mr. Graff was an old settler, a prominent fruit grower and gardener.

Beatrice, Neb., July 7 - Calvin Sparks who died at his home near Hoag on Sunday was one of Gage County's oldest and most highly respected citizens.

He was 77 years of age and had resided in his neighborhood for the past twenty-four years.

He had lived in Gage county about twenty-six years, was 75 years of age, and leaves a wife, three sons and a daughter.

The funeral was held from the Dunkard Church yesterday, and was one of the largest ever seen in that section.

Beatrice, Neb., Aug. 25.- Special - An old man name Woodlook was killed by the cars two miles from Odell last evening.

The track runs through his farm, and he was returning from his potatoe patch, the weeds obscuring the approaching train.

Charley E. Jackson, born September 3, 1873, in Gage County, Nebraska, near Beatrice, died April 13, 1937, at his home in Nelson, Nebraska, at the age of 63 years, 7 months and 10 days.

. He was married to Izora G. Eyer, January 20, 1897, at Cortland, Nebraska. To this union three children were born�a daughter Thelma Beula, who died in infancy, and two sons, Charles Leone of Edgar, Nebraska, and Harry Otis of Niles, Michigan.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, two sons and three grandchildren, Dwaine and Bonita of Edgar, Nebraska and Gordon of Niles, Michigan.

He also leaves five brothers and two sisters, James Wallace and. Cleveland of Emmetsbnurg, Iowa, Roy of Amery, Wisconsin, Ray of Glendive, Montana, Fren of Renville, Minnesota; Mrs. W. H. Lauek of Paliside, Colorado; Mrs. H. S. Hulett of St. Croix Fall. Wisconsin.

Mr. Jackson spent his youth in Gage County, Nebraska, also several years at Emmetsburg, Iowa, coming to Nuckolls County in the spring of 1906 and resided on a farm near Nelson until the time of his death.

He united with the Congregational church at the age of twenty-one transferring his membership to the United Brethren church when coming to Nuckolls county, remaining a faithful and loyal Christian until called home.

Always ready and willing to help whenever needed. Charley was of a very cheerful disposition, admired by all who knew him and especially loved by all the little children. He will be greatly missed, not only in his home and church but by all his friends and neighbors as well.

The funeral was conducted by Rev. Tweedy at the United Brethren church at 2 p.m.., April 16.

The remains were accompanied to the grave by twelve flower girls, each carrying a lovely

Bouquet of flowers. There were many beautiful floral tributes sent from far and near by relatives and friend.

Those attending the funeral from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jackson and son Gordon Niles, Michigan; Mr. and Mrs. Leone Jackson a and family of Edgar, Nebraska; Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Jackson, Emmetsburg, Iowa; Cleveland Jackson, daughter Eleanor Emmetsburg, Iowa; Mr. W. H. Lauck, Paliside, Colorado; Mr. and Mrs. Bert Ray, Chicago, Illinois; Mr. and Mrs. Otis Eyer and family, Lincoln, Nebraska; Mr. and Mrs. Russell Eyer and Family, Lincoln, Nebraska; Charles E. Lauck, Crete, Nebraska; Mr. and Mrs. Claude Eceley, Hasting, Nebraska, Besides many friend from various places.

Beatrice, Nebraska, January 9 -- W. P. Hess, and old resident of this section, and for 30 years a resident of Nebraska, died today of consumption at the Gage County Poor House, at the age of 68 years.

Beatrice, Nebraska, November 5 - (Special) - Hon. Frank H. Holt, clerk of the district court for Gage Country, died at his residence in this city at 12:10 o'clock last Night.

Only Tuesday last it was found necessary to amputate Mr. Holt's leg on account of a bone abscess. In his weakened condition he was unable to survive the ordeal, though death really resulted from blood poisoning.

Mr. Holt was one of the best known and most highly respected citizens of southeastern Nebraska. He has resided in Gage County since 1870.

He represented the county in the Nebraska Legislature in 1885 and was elected district clerk in 1887, and was on Tuesday last re-elected to that office by a majority of 1,200. He was a member of the second Maine cavalry and served throughout the war, and was at the time of his death senior vice commander of Rawlins post. No. 35, Grand Army of the Republic, this city.

The funeral services will take place Sunday next and will be conducted under the auspices of the Grand Army of the Republic.

Mrs. Eva Pittman, daughter of J. H. Coburn of this city, aged thirty-seven, died of tuberculosis last Saturday night at 11 o'clock at Colorado Springs, Colorado, where she had gone for her health several weeks previously. She had been ill about eighteen months.

Her father was notified early last week of her serious condition and went to her and stayed until the end came. The body was shipped her for burial, arriving over the Frisco today about noon.

The funeral will be held from the First M. E. Church tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock and burial will be made in the city cemetery.

Mrs. Pittman was born in Gage County, Nebraska, and moved to Oklahoma with her parents in early life and since that time has made his state her home.

She is survived by one daughter, Lucille Pittman, aged fifteen, her father, J. H. Coburn, and one brother and two sisters. The brother is Roy Coburn, Cawker, Kansas, and the sisters are: Mrs. Mabel Huckleberry, Clarendon, Texas, and Mr. B. M. Brashears, Dodge City, Kansas, all of whom are here with the exception of Mrs. Brashears, who is expected to arrive tonight.

Mrs. Martha Martin passes away: Mrs. Martha Martin, widow of the late J. O. Martin, passed away Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Martha Heusman, following a lingering illness caused from a fall last winter, aged 88 years, 3 months and 8 days.

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Methodist church conducted by Rev. Adrain Edgar.

Note: Martha Klumker Swick Martin died 9 July 1937 of pneumonia in Gage Co., NE.

Married Herman Swick in 1868, immigrated to U.S. in 1881 and naturalized in 1890, married Justus O. Martin on 01 Aug 1882.

Children known: Mrs. Sherman (Lena) Taylor; Mrs. John (Gertrude) Paul; Minnie Swick; Mrs. Duane (Martha) Heusman; Justus Martin; Ida Martin, Richard G. Martin of Portland, OR; Helen Martin.

Died at Beatrice, November 12, 1922, in his eighty-seventh year. He was a soldier in the 11th Cavalry commanded by Colonel Robert G. Ingersoll.

He was with Colonnel Ingersoll when the latter was captured by the Confederates.

He arrived at Brownville, Nebraska, October 4, 1866, homesteaded and became a successful leader and business man.

Died near Beatrice, Neb., on August 22, Lelia Fuller, aged 10 years, daughter of J. N. Fuller. The deceased was born in Henry, but was in a few years taken by her parents to their new home in Nebraska.

In a disastrous tornado four years ago she was spent away and frightfully wounded, but recovered almost miraculously.

Two years later she was fearfully burned, yet still her frail form survived and she grew to be an intelligent blonde of 10 years; when in the midst of her innocent sports she was stricken down by disease, and no medical skill could stay its progress.

Her vital force fast ebbed away, and with the words "I'm dying now," her gentle spirit took its flight to that calm world where no tornado can alarm, nor lowering storm threaten to destroy.

Funeral Services for O. E. Filley prominent oil man and Mason, were held yesterday afternoon.

The Rev. Frank Neff conducted the ceremonies at 4 o�clock from the home, 1224 Carson Avenue, after which the body was sent to Beatrice, Nebraska, for burial.

Beatrice, Nebraska, June 5 � Mrs. Phillip Burke, an old resident of DeWitt, was found dead in bed at her home there Sunday.

She was married in 1864 and came to Nebraska in 1866, and settled on their farm three miles south of Plymouth where they resided until the last two years. She was a woman of great purity and loveliness of character. None knew her but to love her.

She leaves a husband, three daughters and one son. Mrs. H.O. Mason of Beatrice, Mrs. W.W. Ammerman of Plymouth, Mr. Walter a student of the state university, and Miss Emma of the senior class, Beatrice high school. The funeral was held at 11 o�clock Friday from the 1st Plymouth Congregational church, conducted by Rev. Mr. Price of the Christian church of Beatrice.

Interment in the Old Plymouth cemetery.

The News joins with their many friends in extending condolence in this hour of great sorrow.

The Plymouth News, Saturday, January 4, 1902

Mrs. Rebecca Tomlinson

Wife of J.J. Tomlinson died at El Dorado Kan, December 25, 1901, after a brief illness at the age of 43 years.

The deceased was a resident of Plymouth for seven or eight years and was highly esteemed by all who knew her. She was active and zealous in church and society work, was a member of the 2nd Congregational church and lodge of Sons & Daughters of Protection.

She leaves a loving husband and two sons to mourn her loss. The News joins with the entire community in extending condolence in this their hour of bereavement.

The funeral was held in the Christian church at Beatrice and conducted by Rev. G.W. Crofts. Interment is the new cemetery at Beatrice, Neb.

The Plymouth News, Saturday, January 4, 1902

Transcribed and Contributed by: Kristin Vaughn

Gesche (Christina) Hogelucht Saathoff

Death of Mrs Saathoff

Mrs H.G. Saathoff, wife of one of the prominent German American farmers living near the Kansas-Nebraska state line, died at her home Wednesday evening about six o'clock.

Thursday of last week she fell down the cellar steps at the residence, fracturing her skull. An operation was performed Saturday evening and a piece of the skull removed, but she gradually grew weaker until she passed away from the loved ones who surrounded her bedside.

[Gesche] Christina Hogelucht was born in Woodford County, Illinois, February 20th, 1857. In 1877 she was united in marriage to Harm G. Saathoff and lived on a farm near Storm Lake, Iowa. From there they moved to Sterling, Neb., where they lived for a few years, moving from that place to Oketo, Kan., then Mr Saathoff purchased the farm near the state line which has been their residence for the past 21 years.

Nine children were born to this union, two sons preceding the mother to the other shore. She leaves to mourn a kind and loving husband, two daughters, Mrs A.C. Ehnen and Mrs Earl Chase; and five sons, Korl (sic), Hie, Wilke, Menno and Edward. Two eldest sons are married and live on farms near the home place while the daughters also live but a few miles away. The other three sons are at home. She also is the sister of Mrs Chris Hartwig, of this vicinity, Mrs Andrew Saathoff, of Franklin, Neb., Mrs Wm. Bargeman, of Wing, Ill., and John Uphof, Oniga (sic), Ill. Other relatives in this vicinity are: A.B. Saathoff and family who live on the state line and A. Harms and family of this city.

The funeral will be held Saturday morning at 10 o'clock from the German Lutheran church on the Kansas-Nebraska line, and interment will be in the church cemetery.

The Arbor State joins in expressions of sympathy to the bereaved relatives.

(Special to The Star) Beatrice,, Nebraska, March 4.�Hugh H. Luebben, formerly head of the Luebben Baler Company, which operated a plant north of this city, died sud�denly here Friday evening of cancer of the liver, aged about 48 years.

He is survived by a wife and one son. He was a brother of M. L. Luebben, who was for years president of a bank at Sutton

Beatrice, Nebraska, August 8 � Funeral services over the remains of George Withers were held this afternoon from the Congregational Church at Liberty.

The deceased, a pioneer resident of Gage County, suffered a stroke of paralysis while driving a mowing machine at his son�s farm.

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Swartz returned home from Blue Springs, Neb., where they had gone to attend the funeral of their sister-in-law, Mrs. Zephemiah Swartz, which was held last Friday.

The deceased formerly resided in Osage township, near Wenona, the family moving west many years ago.

Adams, Nebraska, February 6. � M. D. Horham, editor and postmaster, died here this morning, aged 48 years.

Mr. Horham came to Nebraska in 1869, graduated at the State Normal School at Peru in 1883, was elected county superintendent of Gage County in the fall of 1883, serving two terms.

Beatrice. Nebraska, August 29.�E. E. Buright, for the past twenty-five years a resident of Wymore. and formerly in the employ of the Burlington railroad, died at his home at that place Monday afternoon. aged 60 years. Paralysis was the cause of death.