Greeley County, Nebraska
Obituaries
Mrs. Dora Alpers
Mrs. Dora Alpers Dies At Home Here Friday
Funeral Services Held At Lutheran Church Monday Afternoon and Burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery
Was 74 Years of Age
Mrs. Dora Alpers, 74, died at her home in Scotia early Friday morning. She suffered a paralytic stroke July 6 of this year and remained in extremely poor health to the time of her death.
Funeral services at which Rev. Edgar H. Brohm officiated, were held at the Scotia Lutheran church Monday afternoon and interment was in Mt. Hope cemetery. Pallbearers were Henry Klein, George Klein, Will Winters, Martin Klein, Ed Biskeborn and Will Klein.
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Mrs. Dora Alpers, nee Schulze, was born in Hanover, Germany, January 9, 1862. She departed this life at her home on the morning of September 18, 1936, at the age of 74 years, 8 months and 9 days.
In the year 1891 she left Germany and came to the United States. In that same year she was united in matrimony to Mr. Hartwig Alpers. Later she and her husband moved to Nebraska and settled in this community. Her husband preceded her in death having died in 1933.
On July 6, 1936, she suffered a stroke. After two and a half months of illness she fell asleep in death.
She was born and raised in Lutheran church and remained in the same faith until the Lord called her home.
She leaves to mourn her passing a host of relatives and friends.
[Scotia Register, Scotia, Nebraska, Published September 24, 1936]
Submitted by Cathy Danielson
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Homer Anderson
Homer Anderson Dies Yesterday Morning
Homer Anderson, 71, father of Howard Anderson of Scotia, died at his home in St. Paul yesterday morning following several months of ill health. Mr. Anderson was well known in Scotia, having formerly lived north of Horace.
The funeral services will be held at St. Paul tomorrow afternoon and interment will be in the St. Paul cemetery.
The Register extends sympathy to the bereaved family at this time of sorrow.
[The Scotia Register, Scotia, NE, Published September 06, 1934, transcribed by Cathy Danielson]
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Emily C. Bilyeu
Emily C. Bilyeu was born in Bond County, Illinois, October 14, 1845 and passed from this life January 14, 1932, from her home in Scotia. She lived to be eighty-six years and three months of age.
Her early life was spent in Illinois. Here she grew to womanhood and was united in marriage to Jesse W. Bilyeu, on March 22, 1866. To this union five boys were born.
In 1877 they moved to a homestead southeast of Scotia. Here they lived for over a quarter of a century. In 1904 they moved into Scotia, where she resided until her death. The Bilyeu family was one of the early settlers in this community. Mrs. Bilyeu lived in this community over a half a century.
Her husband preceded her in death on Feb. 17, 1913. Also two sons, Charles E. and Lemuel have passed on. The three living sons are Joseph N. of Scotia, John W. of Albion, Nebraska and Fred E. of Chadron, Nebraska. There are fifteen grand children and twelve great grand children.
Mrs. Bilyeu joined the Methodist church when a child and remained a consistant and loyal member until her death. Her joy and comfort to the last was the reading of the Bible and singing of hymns.
She was one who did her part to conquer the wild and plant a home life on the prairie which is a blessing to all who live here. Another pioneer is gone. A neighbor whose presence has been with us for a half century has passed on. A Christian has gone home.
"Servant of God, well done.
Thy glorious warfar's past,
The battle's fought, the race is won.
And thou art crowned at last."
Funeral services were held last Saturday afternoon from the Methodist church with Rev. L. A. Moore in charge. Burial was made in the Mt. Hope Cemetery.
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Card of Thanks
We wish to take this method of expressing our sincere thanks for the many kind acts in this, our bereavement in the loss of our beloved one. We wish to especially thank Rev. Moore for his comforting words, also the neighbors and friends.
J. M. Bilyeu and family,
J. W. Bilyeu and family,
Fred E. Bilyeu and family,
Charley Bilyeu and family,
[Scotia Register, Scotia, Nebraska, Published January 21, 1932, submitted by Cathy Danielson]
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Richard Bond
Soldiers' Home Death
Special Dispatch to the World Herald.
Grand Island, Neb., March 22. - Richard Bond, aged 67 years, died at the Soldiers Home hospital Tuesday. He served in the civil war as private in company B, Eleventh Wisconsin volunteer Infantry, served one year and seven months and was discharged by reason of the termination of the war.
He was admitted to the home from Scotia, Greeley county, in January 1905.
(Omaha World Herald, Published March 23, 1906)
Submitted by Cathy Danielson
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Albert Bredthauer
Albert C. Bredthauer, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Bredthauer, was born on a farm seven miles west of Ord on Feb. 13, 1891, and departed this life last Sunday morning, March 11, 1951. Apparently enjoying good health, his death came unexpectedly at the age of 60 years and 26 days.
In early infancy he was baptized into the Christian faith, and later affiliated with Zion Lutheran Church in Scotia through the rite of Confirmation. He remained an active member of this congregation.
As a young man he moved with his parents to a farm south of Scotia where he lived until 1909, when he joined his brother, Henry, and his sister, Mrs. P. J. Seefus, in operating a general store in Scotia. He entered the armed services of his country, and served in the First World War. He saw overseas duty from July, 1918, to May, 1919. He received his honorable discharge in June of that year. He was a member of American Legion Post No. 150 of Scotia.
On Sept. 6, 1920, he was united in marriage to Miss Gertrude Horton, who passed away on Aug. 25, 1931.
In 1933, the business partnership with his brother and sister was dissolved. Henry retained the car agency and Albert took over the department store, which he owned and operated very successfully until the present time. This store has become one of the leading business places, not only of Scotia, but of the Loup Valley territory.
On Jan. 3, 1933, Mr. Bredthauer was united in marriage to Miss Ruby Horton, who remains to mourn his loss.
Mr. Bredthauer will be remembered as an ardent supporter of worthwhile enterprises. He was interested in the promotion of better roads and irrigation, and in the development of oil drilling operations for the Loup Valley region. He was actively concerned with the welfare of his family, his friends, his church and the community.
He has served as commander of the Scotia American Legion post, county American Legion commander, president of the Scotia Community Club and director of the Loup Valley Irrigation Association as well as holding many other civic offices and responsibilities during his years of service to the community.
He was preceded in death by his father in 1914, his mother in 1926, a sister, Mrs. Lena Sommer, in 1939, his wife, Gertrude, in 1931, by a brother, David, in 1944, and his brother, Henry, in 1948.
Remaining to mourn his loss are his wife, his sister, Mrs. P. J. Seefus of Scotia, three brothers, Herman and William of Scotia and Ed of Pasadena, Calif., many other relatives, and numerous friends and business acquaintances. Funeral rites were held at the Zion Lutheran church in Scotia yesterday afternoon and were attended by nearly 600 friends, relatives and business associates who came to pay their final respects to a generous and respected Christian gentleman. The local American Legion post conducted rituals at the Scotia cemetery.
[The Scotia Register, Scotia, NE, Published on or after March 11, 1951, submitted by Jerry Bredthauer]
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Anna Marie (Mary) Bredthauer
Mary Bredthauer, nee Klein, was born November 28, 1876 to George and Anna Maria Klein, at Reusten, Wuertemburg, Germany. Emigrated to America in 1881, to Indiana. After one month, moved to Nebraska.
On January 30, 1901 she entered the holy estate of matrimony with Herman D. Bredthauer. This union was blessed with ten children, five boys and five girls; the oldest being fifteen years old, and the youngest about six weeks old. She died June 1, 1917, about 2 o'clock a. m., of an acute attack of Bright's disease, after a short illness.
She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband Herman; ten children--Elmer, Sophie, Lillian, Dorothy, Ruth, Lulu, Herman H., Wilmer, Alvin, and Clarence; her mother Anna Maria Klein; one sister, Martha Bremer; and six brothers--George Jr., Chris, Will, Martin, Charles and Henry; and other relatives.
The funeral was held at the Lutheran church Sunday afternoon, June 3, conducted by the pastor, Rev. E. Wille. The six brothers of the deceased acted as pallbearers. The church would not hold the large crowd of people who assembled to pay their last respects to one who was known and loved for her many good qualities of mind and heart. There has never been a larger funeral in Scotia. There were many beautiful flowers presented by the family and friends.
The sudden illness and death of Mrs. Bredthauer caused a feeling of sadness over the entire community. All that was possible to do was done, but nothing could save her life. The sympathy of all goes out to the husband and motherless children in their great sorrow.
May she rest in peace.
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CARD OF THANKS
We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to the many kind friends who came to our assistance at the death and burial of our wife and mother. We especially thank all for the beautiful floral offerings presented.
HERMAN BREDTHAUER AND CHILDREN
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[The Scotia Register, Scotia, Nebraska, Published 07 June 1917]
Submitted by Jerry Bredthauer
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Gertrude Horton Bredthauer
Funeral Rites Held For Mrs. Bredthauer
Large Crowds Attends Services at Methodist Church Last Friday
Rev. G. A. Randall in Charge
Mrs. Gertrude Horton Bredthauer was born in Greeley, Nebraska, April 13, 1894, and passed from this life last Wednesday afternoon, August 26th, at the age of 37 years, 4 months and 13 days.
Mrs. Bredthauer graduated from the Greeley High School in 1910. She then taught in the grades at Scotia 1910-1911. She graduated with Phi Beta Knappa honors 1915 from the State University at Lincoln. She taught in the High Schools at Greeley, Herman, Scotia and in the School of Agriculture at Lincoln, Nebraska.
Mrs. Bredthauer was married September 1, 1920. She has been an invalid since December 1927. She was a faithful member of the Scotia Methodist church. She was a faithful and efficient recording and corresponding secretary of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society for several years, and was a member of the Ladies Aid. Mrs. Bredthauer was a past president of the Scotia Woman's Club. She is a past president of the American Legion Auxiliary. She served one year on the library board.
Many tender memories linger in the minds of friends today. Mrs. Bredthauer was a very patient sufferer. She had an unwavering faith. She was a strong believer in prayer and loved to read her Bible. How the family treasure her well marked Bible with its precious messages of hope. Some of the choicest verses of Scripture are underlined, thus proving her interest in the Word of God.
Mrs. Bredthauer was a faithful friend to all who knew her. She was energetic, faithful and true. Her life will be an inspiration to all who knew her. This husband will never forget the tender memories of her love and devotion in the home. Never will he forget her good night prayers.
This devoted husband, mother and sister deserve great credit for their faithful patient care of this loved one. Every effort was put forth to add to her comfort.
She is survived by her husband, Albert Bredthauer, her mother, Mrs. Mary Horton, of Greeley, two sisters, Ruby Horton and Mrs. A. B. Wisby, one brother, Seth Horton, also of Greeley, many other relatives and a host of friends.
The funeal service was held Friday afternoon, August 28, at the Methodist church, Scotia, Nebraska, and was laid at rest at Mount Hope Cemetery. Rev. G. A. Randall, pastor, was in charge.
[Scotia Register, Scotia, Nebraska, Published September 03, 1931, submitted by Cathy Danielson]
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Henry Bredthauer
Death came yesterday (Sept. 8, 1948) to one of central Nebraska's most prominent and best known citizens when Henry Bredthauer, 60, Scotia car dealer, died at the Lutheran hospital in Grand Island where he had been taken earlier in the day following a heart attack.
Mr. Bredthauer had not been well for several days. He arose Wednesday morning at about 3:30 when he became ill. He fell to the floor when he suffered a heart attack. He was taken to the hospital by the Ashley ambulance. An embolism which developed was the immediate cause of death.
With a numerous acquaintance over a large area, his death came as a shock to a wide circle of friends who had known him through the years for his enthusiastic support of every worthwhile civic and regional enterprise. At the time of his death he was taking an active interest in movements to bring the construction of the Davis Creek dam to reality, as well as energetically seeking good roads for this locality. He had long been an advocate of better roads for central Nebraska. He was leader of the movement designed to bring natural gas to Scotia and the North Loup valley. He attended a meeting of the Scotia community club the night before his death.
The Scotia municipal airport was purchased and made possible largely through Mr. Bredthauer's efforts.
He had given many years of service to the village of Scotia as a member and chairman of the village board. He was never in better spirit than when he was reciting the merits of his home town, Scotia.
In addition to his interests in automobile businesses at Scotia, Burwell and Broken Bow, he was a director of the Nebraska-Wyoming oil development company and had an interest in producing oil wells in Kansas and Wyoming. A few years ago he and his associates drilled two test wells in the Scotia vicinity.
Henry Bredthauer, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Bredthauer, was born west of Ord on May 4, 1888. In 1903 he moved with his parents to the farm south of Scotia now owned by his brother, Wm.
In 1908, Henry and his sister, Mrs. P. J. Seefus, opened a general store in the building on the east side of main street recently occupied by the Bredthauer Motor Co. and used by the company now for storage purposes. The next year their brother, Albert, joined them in the business. In 1933 Henry took over the car dealerships which he and Albert jointly managed and Albert continued with the store.
Mr. Bredthauer had business interests at Lusk, WY, and resided there for a few months a number of years ago. He also owned a store in Loup City many years ago and made his home there for about a year.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Cecil Bredthauer; three sons, Dale of Burwell, Dean and Wm. D. of Scotia; a sister, Mrs. P. J. Seefus of Scotia, four brothers, Herman D., Wm., and Albert of Scotia and Ed of Pasadena, CA; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. Lena Sommer in 1939, and by a brother, David, in December 1944. His father died in 1914 and his mother died in 1926.
[The Scotia Register, Scotia, Nebraska, Published Sept. 9, 1948]
Submitted by Jerry Bredthauer
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Herman D. Bredthauer
Herman D. Bredthauer, 88 died December 16, 1961 at the hospital in St. Paul, where he had been a patient for about a week. He had not been well for some time.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:00 at Zion Lutheran church in Scotia, with the pastor, the Rev. Walter Bellmann officiating. Pallbearers will be grandsons: Herbert Bredthauer of Arcadia, Bernard and Eugene Bredthauer of Ord, Kenneth Fuss of Grand Island, Franklin Fuss of North Loup and Donald Bredthauer of Naperville, Il. Burial will be in the Scotia Cemetery. Hastings-Pearson Mortuary, in charge of arrangements, will bring the body from Ord to the Scotia mortuary this Wednesday, where friends may call in the evening. The body will also lie in state at the church from 1:30 to 2 Thursday prior to the rites. The family will pay their final respects at 1 at a brief service at the church, and the funeral cortege will leave immediately following the rites for the cemetery.
Mr. Bredthauer is survived by his wife, Gertrude; five sons, Elmer of Ord, Herman H. of Scotia, Wilmer of Lusk, WY, Alvin of Algonquin, IL, and Clarence of Sacramento, CA; four daughters, Mrs. Sofia Fuss of Ord, Mrs. Ed Smith (Lillie) of Los Angeles, CA, Mrs. Carl Meyer of Ottawa, IL, and Mrs. Cleo Kirby (Lulu) of Hawk Point, MO; one step-son, Henry Leindecker of Steilacoom, WA; one step-daughter, Mrs. Marce Long (Mollie) of Long Beach, CA; one sister, Mrs. P. J. Seefus of Scotia; 28 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. One daughter. Ruth, preceded him in death.
He was born Dec. 31, 1873, to William and Dorothy Vogler Bredthauer at Steinhude, Germany. When he was nine years old he came, with his parents to the United States and settled in the Turtle Creek vicinity in Valley County.
He was married on Jan. 30, 1901 to Mary Klein, who passed away June 1, 1917. They lived at Elyria for a time before moving to the Scotia vicinity. On March 27, 1919 he was married to Gertrude Leindecker. They resided in town for three years, moving from there to the farm home they had built northeast of Scotia, where they lived until 1942 when they moved to their present home in town.
In infancy he was baptized in the Lutheran church in Germany and was a member of Zion Lutheran church in Scotia at the time of his death.
[The Scotia Register, Scotia, Nebraska, Published Dec 1961]
Submitted by Jerry Bredthauer
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Martha Bremer
MRS LOUIS BREMER DIES FOLLOWING ACCIDENT
Mrs. Louis Bremer , who was injured when struck by an automobile on Highway 56 in Scotia Saturday night, March 15, died at the Ord hospital Thursday afternoon, March 20. She had never completely regained consciousness after the accident.
Funeral services were held from the Lutheran church in Scotia Tuesday afternoon at 2:00, conducted by the pastor, Rev. A. H. Wagner. Mrs. Everett Hornickle, Mrs. Wilbur Fuss and Mr. Marion Medberry sang "I know that My Redeemer Lives" and "In the Hour of Trial", accompanied at the organ by Mrs. Roy Fillinger.
Pallbearers were Leo Klein, Walter Klein, Alvin Bredthauer, Herbert Klein, Chester Klein and Elmer Bredthauer. Interment was in the Scotia cemetery. Ashley's Mortuary was in charge of the arrangements.
The rites had been planned for Sunday afternoon but were postponed to Tuesday because of the storm and blocked roads over the weekend.
OBITUARY
Martha Klein, the daughter of George and Mary Klein, was born in Wurtemburg, Germany, on July 31, 1879, and departed this life March 20 in the hospital at Ord at the age of 72 years, seven months, and 20 days.
Born in Germany, she came to this country with her parents when she was two years of age. They lived in Indiana, then came to Nebraska and homesteaded in the Fish Creek community. In early infancy she was baptized in the Christian faith, and later affiliated with the Lutheran church by the rite of Confirmation.
On April 8, 1903, she was united in marriage to Lou Bremer, establishing their home in the Scotia community. To this union were born four children, three sons, Roy of Cotesfield, Willard of Scotia, Glenn of North Loup, and one daughter, Mrs. Blanche Bradley of San Francisco, Calif.
She is survived by her husband, her four children, three brothers, William of Payette, Idaho, Charles of Topeka, Kansas, and Henry of Scotia, and six grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Mrs. Mary Bredthauer, and four brothers, Chris, John, George, and Martin Klein.
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CARD OF THANKS
Our heartfelt thanks to all who extended comforting sympathy and help in our recent sorrow. For the beautiful service and the many other kindnesses, we are deeply grateful.
Louis Bremer
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bremer and family
Willard Bremer
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Bremer and family
Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Bradley and family
[The Scotia Register, Scotia, NE, Published 27 Mar 1952, submitted by Jerry Bredthauer]
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Caroline Bridwell
Former Scotia Resident Passed Away Recently
Funeral Services For Caroline Bridwell 97,
Were Held From The Local Methodist Church This Afternoon
Caroline Bridwell was born in Nelson county, Kentucky, on December 25, 1833 and passed from this life last Saturday at seven p.m. at the Colored Christian home at the rip old age of 97 years, 7 months and 20 days.
When a young woman she married John Bridwell. A few years later in the spring of 1866 they came to Scotia, Greeley county, Nebraska. It was here they prospered and soon sent for their family which they had left in Kentucky.
Mrs. Bridwell attended the Methodist E. Church and often times taken part in whatever she found and was called to do. She was loved in the community of which she lived and had many friends.
In March 25, 1928 she moved to Omaha, Nebraska to be close to her grand daughter who also resided in Omaha. There she joined the Salem Baptist church and was a member in good standing until her illness made it impossible for her to attend. Rev. C. C. Harper would often have prayer with her and then they would sing hymns. Her favorite one was, "Amazing Grace How Sweet It Sounds, He Saved a Wretch Like Me."
In her hour of need Mrs. Wilson, the matron at the home, would call her grand daughter who was always ready and willing to do all she could for the help and benefit of her aged grand mother.
She leaves to mourn her loss five grand children, three nephews and four great grand children and a host of friends.
Good Bye loved one we will miss you
Yet we will meet you by and by,
At the gate in that bright heaven
Where we all will never die.
[Scotia Register, Scotia, Nebraska, Published August 20, 1931]
Submitted by Cathy Danielson
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Carl D. Cook
Carl D. Cook, 34 years old, died yesterday at the home of his sister, Mrs. Joseph M. Welch, 4234 Mercer Avenue.
He is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Harry Krebs, Boise, Idaho; Mrs. Guy Dann, Fort Angelese, Wash.; Mrs. Frank Miller, Scotia, Neb. and Mrs. Welch.
Burial will be in Scotia, Neb.
(Kansas City Star, Published March 15, 1919)
Submitted by Cathy Danielson
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Dorothy Coplen
Dorothy Coplen, 18, Dies Tuesday Morning
Funeral Services Held From Methodist Church In Scotia Yesterday Afternoon
Burial In Scotia Cemetery
As a result of intentionally swallowing seventy-five grains of luminal Saturday afternoon at four, Dorothy Coplen, eighteen year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Coplen died Tuesday morning at four at the home in the country eight miles southwest of Scotia. She had been in ill health for years and no inquest was held.
Funeral services were held from the Methodist church yesterday and burial was in the Scotia Mt. Hope Cemetery.
The Register joins with the friends in extending sympathy to the family.
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Dorothy Pearl Coplen - Obituary
Dorothy Pearl Coplen was born July 2, 1917 near Scotia, Nebraska. She departed from this life on January 22, 1935, at four o'clock in the morning at the age of seventeen years, six months and twenty days.
She leaves to mourn her going her father and mother, one brother, Marion, and two sisters, Erma and Jean, together with a number of other relatives and friends.
[The Scotia Register, Scotia, NE, Published 24 Jan 1935, transcribed by Cathy Danielson]
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Frank Bernhardt Daudt
FRANK BERNARDT DAUDT FUNERAL MONDAY
Frank Bernhardt Daudt was born May 20, 1869, in Schoenfeldtz, Germany. In 1883 he was received into membership of the Lutheran church through the rite of confirmation and remained with the church until his death.
He came to America with his parents in 1885 and settled on a farm near Scotia, Nebraska, where he lived until four years later when he moved with his parents to a farm near Greeley Center. Several years later he operated a bakery and café in Greeley Center.
He had been in poor health for the past few years but was able to be about until last Wednesday, May 25, when he suffered a stroke and passed away at 9:00 o' clock p.m. on May 26, 1938, at the age 69 years and five days.
He leaves to mourn his loss two brothers, Paul of Oak Grove, Ark., and Emil of Oregon; and two sisters, Mrs. Helen Fuchs of Becker, Minn., and Mrs. Selma Pooschke of Shelton, Nebr., and other relatives.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, May 30, at the funeral home in Greeley and at Zion Lutheran church in Scotia, by Rev. Edgar Brohm of Burwell. Burial took place at the Scotia cemetery.
Pallbearers were Elmer Burke, Tom Perry, Jake Hitner, Jesse L. Scott, Patrick McNelis, and Ralph Dutcher.
[Scotia Register, Scotia, NE, Pubished 02 June 1938, submitted by Cathy Danielson]
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Herman Daudt
Herman Daudt Buried Here
Herman Franz Daudt passed away Sunday afternoon at a Hastings hospital after a long illness. He had been ill since 1926.
Mr. Daudt was born July 7, 1865 in Elsterbery, Germany. He came to Greeley County in 1885 and has resided here since. For the last seven or eight years he has been in hospitals taking treatment. The deceased ran a tailoring shop here many years.
He is survived by two brothers and three sisters. They are: Mrs. Salma Poschky of Sheldon, Mrs Hellens Fuch of Big Lake, Minn., Emal of Portland, Ore., Paul and Ben of Greeley.
Funeral services were held from the Finn Mortuary Tuesday. Rev. Keller of Scotia conducted the services. Burial was in the Scotia Cemetery - Greeley Citizen.
(Scotia Register, Scotia, Nebraska, Published May 23, 1935)
Submitted by Cathy Danielson
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Sylvia Esther (Wetzel) Foster
Sylvia Esther Foster was born March 20, 1895, at Horace, Nebr., and departed this life May 17, 1933, at Ord, Nebraska, having reached the age of 38 years, one month and twenty-seven days.
Her entire life was spent in Greeley and Wheeler counties.
She was married to Earnest A. Foster, March 28, 1912, at Ord, Nebraska. To this union was born seven children: five sons, Patrich James; Harold Owen; Clarence Franklin; Harry Edwin; Frank Eugene; twin daughters - Lila Fae and Lelia May.
She leaves to mourn her going her husband, the children, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Wetzel of Scotia, two sisters, Mrs. Earl Buffington of Horace, Mrs. Lester Sample of North Loup, a grandmother, Mrs. J. J. Wetzel of Grand Island. A brother, Frank, and sister, Ruby, preceded her in death. Besides are many relatives and a host of friends.
Mrs. Foster's death came suddenly following an unsuccessful operation.
She was always cheerful. Her smile was for her many friends. She was a fond and loving wife and mother.
Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Methodist church in Scotia with Rev. L. A. Moore in charge. Burial rites were made in the Mount Hope cemetery.
Mother I've missed the pressure of your hand,
I've longed to whisper low into your ear
The words that only you could understand;
I've missed you, Oh I've missed you mother dear.
And yet,
I would not call you back again, my dear,
Lest a stray cloud should cross your path - but Oh,
Life is so empty and so void of cheer
Since you are gone - mother I miss you so.
[Scotia Register, Scotia, Nebraska, Published May 18, 1933, submitted by Cathy Danielson]
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Ada Minerva (Curtis) Fuller
Ada Minerva Curtis was born at Manawa, Waupaca county, Wisconsin, August 6, 1870, and passed away January 23, 1932, at North Loup, Nebraska, aged 61 years, 5 months and 17 days.
She was third in a family of seven children, six of whom lived to maturity, all, however, having preceded her in death. When she was four years of age, the family moved to Nebraska. Their post office was Aurora, but their homestead was located where the town of Marquette now stands. By the time Ada was twelve years of age her father moved with his family to a farm north of Horace. They had been in this locality about two years when the father was accidently shot and killed. Not long after, the family moved to another place one mile east of Scotia, at which place they were living when Ada was married, at the age of nineteen, to Sherman F. Fuller. The marriage date was December 8, 1889. The young couple moved at once onto a farm between Horace and Greeley. The married life of Mr. and Mrs. Fuller was mostly spent on a farm in Greeley and Howard counties. Their longest residence was on a homestead four miles east of North Loup, where they spent seventeen years. In 1916 they moved to North Loup, which has been their home ever since.
To this union were born thirteen children, two of whom passed in childhood: Susan Sarah at the age of 2 years and Hilton Reeves at the age of four. The eleven remaining are Lola Beatrice, Lucien Lynn, Glen James, Clifton Eugene, Ada May, (Mrs. Roy Carrigan), Margaret Isabel, (Mrs. Jess Gilmore), Ralph Orvil, Ivan William, Byron Smith, Sidney Sherman and Lionel Ellsworth. These all make their home at North Loup with the exception of Lucien and Glen of Scotia, Clifton of St. Paul, Ada, whose address is unknown, and Ralph of Hemingford. The eleven children, together with her husband and nine grandchildren, remain to mourn Mrs. Fuller's loss.
Mrs. Fuller has been an exemplary and loving wife and mother. Her life has known its share of pioneer hardships. Following her father's death, she and her younger brother helped to earn the family living. The care of her own large family brought its responsibilities and toils, but she always manifested a spirit of patience and resignation. As one of her children said, "She always bore her part or a little more."
During Mrs. Fuller's girlhood she attended Sunday school in Scotia, and was baptized in the Methodist church there.
Her church privileges were not the same as many people of today enjoy, and she had the further disadvantage of physical disability, but her life bore evidence of the Spirit of Christ.
She has belonged for some time to the Home Department of Friends Sunday school. Recently during a visit of the pastor with her, she asked for the song, "God be with you till we meet again." She enjoyed the ministry of prayer, scripture reading and song. At the close of several weeks of illness, she passed away peacefully and without pain.
[Scotia Register, Scotia, Nebraska, Published January 28, 1932, submitted by Cathy Danielson]
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Mrs. Andrew Gardner
Stroke of Apoplexy Causes Death of
Pioneer Greeley County Woman at Home Here
Funeral Date Not Set
Mrs. Andrew Gardner, 76, a Greeley County resident for fifty-five years, died at her home here Wednesday morning.
The deceased was born in Porter County, Indiana on July 08, 1859. She was married to Andrew Gardner on February 09, 1875. To this union was born six children, four of whom, Mrs. Chris Gydesen of Elwood, William and Mrs. Charlotte Phelps of Scotia, and Valentine of California survive.
The time for the funeral services has not been set awaiting the arrival of the son from California.
The sympathy of the community goes out to the relatives in the loss of their beloved one.
(Scotia Register, Scotia, Nebraska, Published May 23, 1935)
Submitted by Cathy Danielson
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Walter Jennings Grantham
Funeral services were held Saturday, June 15, 1991 at the Horace Mission Church near Scotia with Rev. Ralph Sawyer and Rev. M. S. Andersen officiating. The pianist was Christie Hermsmeyer and the singers were Jason Friesen and Bill and Judy Hamer. Pallbearers were Lavon Grantham, Leon Grantham, Milton Grantham, Harry Marshall, Jeff Toaves and Elmer Wyant.
Burial was in the Mt. Hope Cemetery with Ord Memorial Chapel in charge of arrangements.
Memorials were to be given to the Horace Mission Church or the Nebraska Christian Schools or the Mexican Mission Ministry.
Walter Jennings Grantham, the son of James Logan and Daisy (Cook) Grantham, was born January 7, 1897 in Cedar County, Nebraska. He passed away in the Ord hospital on June 12, 1991, at the age of 94.
He received his elementary education in Cedar County. His early manhood was spent in Dawes County where he attended Chadron State College. He pursued training in veterinary science and was assigned to Spalding, NE for internship. The flu epidemic of 1918 forced him to return to Cedar County to help maintain the family farm.
Walter accepted the Lord as his personal Savior while attending an evangelistic meeting in Obert, NE. He felt the call of God upon his life. His compassion for souls led him to prepare for the ministry. He attended the Kansas City Theological Seminary from 1926 to 1929. Then he ministered in churches for 53 years. Forty-nine of those years were in the Scotia community; also in Kilgore, NE and Central City, NE. He retired from the ministry at the age of 80, but his mental activity took on a new serge. Walter became an avid memorizer. His meaningful readings were the delight of many family gatherings and church groups. He enrolled in a correspondence course to acquire a Doctor of Divinity degree, which was granted.
Walter was married to Nellie Stevens Oct. 4, 1916. One son, Joyce Lowell was born to them. Nellie died in 1963. On Oct. 17, 1968, he married Marie Larson. Marie passed away in 1987. Since then, he has been lovingly cared for in his home by daughter-in-law, Bernice.
Walter was an early riser, as that part of the day was spent in Bible reading and prayer. He met each new day with the anticipation of serving the Lord and his fellow man. The optimism so evident in his life came from his faith in the Lord. He desired to be a good shepherd and to minister gently to both family and the church flock. His wisdom from God and years of experience enable him to touch many lives. He had the privilege of attending several 50th anniversary celebrations of couples he had married.
Walter is survived by one brother, Scott, of Quitman, AR, a daughter-in-law, Bernice; and the grandchildren and great-grandchildren Judy and Ken Taylor, Brant and Dana of Columbus; Penny and Bill Root, Mindy, Morgan and Jeffrey of Scotia; Jordan Granthan of Henderson; Jeanette and Rondell Friesen, Jason, Terri and Lance of Henderson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, two sisters, his wives, Nellie and Marie, his son, Joyce and grandson, Steve.
[Scotia Register, Scotia, Nebraska, Published Thursday, June 20, 1991]
Submitted by Cathy Danielson
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Mrs. W. L. Griffiths
Carlisle, S. D., March 30.
J. L. Carlisle took the remains of Mrs. W. L. Griffiths to Aberdeen to be shipped to Scotia, Neb., to be laid by the side of her husband who died some three years ago at Scotia. They came to our town in 1883
(Aberdeen Daily News, Aberdeen, South Dakota, Published March 31, 1898)
Submitted by Cathy Danielson
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William Hageman
William Hageman Found Dead Saturday Night
Funeral Services for Scotia Man at Methodist Church Tuesday; Burial at Burwell Cemetery
Secretary of School Board
W. A. Hageman was found dead at his home in Scotia last Saturday evening between 6:00 and 7:00. He had not been feeling well during the day and had gone to see the doctor at 4:00 in the afternoon.
August Wald, who usually visited daily with him, stopped at the house in the evening and Mr. Hageman, who lived alone, asked him to bring some groceries down to the house. When August returned in a few minutes Mr. Hageman was dead.
He had been a resident of this community since 1925, and had served as director and secretary of the Scotia Consolidated School board of education since 1933.
Funeral services were conducted from the Scotia Methodist church Tuesday morning at 10:30 by Rev. W. C. George, assisted by Rev. A. Langenberg. The mixed chorus of the Scotia school sang "Shall We Gather at the River?," "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere," and "Just As I Am," accompanied by Mary Lee Mihane , and directed by Kenneth Moore. Pallbearers were S. T. Grohosky, J. E. Duryea, H. C. Ebmeier, W. H. Waters, J. M. Hall, Jess Bonsall, R. R. Mitchell, and R. O. Babcock.
Services were held at the Burwell Methodist church in the afternoon, conducted by Rev. George and Rev. J. Bruce Wylie of the Burwell church. A Burwell quartet sang. Interment was in the Scotia cemetery. Miller's Mortuary was in charge.
Relatives present at the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hageman, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hageman, John Hageman, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Ellis, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Ellis, Harold Hageman, and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hageman, all of Holyoke, Colo., and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hageman and Roy Hageman and daughters of Bayard. The first three gentlemen are brothers of Mr. Hageman, the later three are his sons, and the other gentlemen are nephews.
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William A. Hageman - Obituary
William A. Hageman was born in York county, Nebraska, November 23, 1872, and died at Scotia Saturday, January 21, 1939, at the age of 44 years, one month, and 29 days.
At the age of 14 he went to Colorado with his parents where they lived for two years, before moving to Hamilton county, Nebraska. He was united in marriage to Miss Laura Castle in Hamilton county, and they established a home there.
In 1902 they moved to Garfield county, where they made their home until 1919 when they again moved to Colorado. In 1925 they came to Scotia where Mr. Hageman had since made his home.
Mr. Hageman was reared in the Lutheran church where he was confirmed, but later in life left the church of his birth and worshipped either in the Methodist or Congregational church. While living in Garfield county he was instrumental in organizing Sunday schools and making it possible for his friends and neighbors to worship with him. He was a constant and regular reader and student of God's word. He was a lover of our public school and supported it to the best of his ability. He was not a member of our church but always supported and helped.
Six children came to bless this union. Two preceded him in death, and last August his wife was laid to rest. Four children remain, Roy and Ralph of Bayard, Nebr., and Ray and one daughter, Mrs. L. J. Kohrell of Holyoke, Colo. Three brothers, John, Henry and Earnest of Holyoke, Colo., 18 grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends remain to bless his memory.
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I cannot say, and I will not say
That he is dead, he is just away!
With a cherry smile and a wave of the hand
He has wandered into an unknown land.
And left us dreaming how very fair
It needs must be since he lingers there
And you-oh you, who the wildest yearn
For the old-time step and the glad return.
Think of his faring on as dear
In the love of There, as the love Here,
Think of him still as the same, I say
He is not dead-he is just away.
[Scotia Register, Scotia, Nebraska, Published January 26, 1930, submitted by Cathy Danielson]
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Edna Viola (Phelps) Halm
DONIPHAN - Edna Viola Halm, 100, of Doniphan died Friday, March 10, 2006, at Prairie Winds Assisted Living in Doniphan.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Apfel Funeral Home in Grand Island, with the Rev. Del Roper officiating. Burial will be in the Mount Hope Cemetery at Scotia.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, with the family to receive friends from 6 to 8.
Mrs. Halm was born Sept. 11, 1905, at Scotia to George and Charlotte (Gardner) Phelps.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Halm; a son, Kenneth Halm; and a daughter, Dorothy Hiner.
Survivors of the immediate family include three sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Judy Halm, Merlin and Darlene Halm, all of Grand Island, and Gary and Arlene Halm of Phillips; two daughters and a son-in-law, Berniece Hiner of Grand Island and Joyce and Jack Tuma of Lincoln; and a sister, Ethel Stillman of Solana Beach, Calif.
Additional survivors include 19 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, 29 great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and special friends at Chrysallis, where she lived for 12 years, and many other friends.
She was united in marriage to Louis E. Halm on June 27, 1923, at Grand Island. They lived in Scotia until 1956 and then moved to Grand Island, where she lived until moving to Prairie Winds Assisted Living in Doniphan in September 2004.
She was a member of the Methodist Church in Scotia and Grand Island. She loved spending time with family and friends and playing bingo. She celebrated her 100th birthday on Sept. 11, 2005, with a special gathering of family and friends at Prairie Winds.
She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Jerry Hiner, her parents, two brothers, a sister and a special friend, Heber Bengel.
(Grand Island Independent, Grand Island, NE, Published Saturday, March 11, 2006)
Submitted by Cathy Danielson
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Teresa (Taylor) Hogan
GREELEY, Teresa Hogan, 100, of Greeley died Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007, at Greeley Care Home.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Greeley. The Rev's. Robert Matya and John Cook will officiate. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Visitation will be from 3:30 to 7 p.m. on Monday at the church, with a Catholic Daughters rosary at 4 and a wake service at 7.
Levander Funeral Home in Cedar Rapids is in charge of arrangements.
Miss Hogan was born Sept. 11, 1907, at Greeley to John A. and Ellen "Nell" Taylor.
Survivors of the immediate family include a sister, Angela Matya of Cedar Rapids.
Other survivors include nieces and nephews.
She received her elementary education at Greeley Public Schools and graduated from Greeley High School. Teresa continued her schooling by attending Duschene College in Omaha.
Upon completing her schooling, Teresa began working for the Lanigan & Lanigan Law Firm in Greeley. She later moved to Omaha, where she worked for the IRS until the spring of 1948, when she returned to Greeley. She worked as a legal secretary for the law firm of Lanigan & Ondracek until retiring in the late 1980s.
Teresa was an active and lifelong member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Greeley. She was also an active member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Altar Society and American Legion Auxiliary.
She entered Greeley Assisted Living in August of 2002, and later entered Greeley Care Home.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Mary Eileen Troutman; and one brother, John J. Hogan.
Condolences may be sent to www.levanderfuneralhome.com
(Grand Island Independent, Grand Island, NE, Monday November 12, 2007)
Submitted by Cathy Danielson
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John Jenkins
Chehalis. Feb. 3. John Jenkins, 27, died yesterday at his home in Onalaska. He has been ill for some time.
The deceased was born July 12, 1909, and came to Onalaska from Scotia, Nebraska, a year ago.
He is survived by his wife, Buelah Jenkins; three sons, Dwain, Albert and Robert, all of Onalaska; his mother, Mrs. Carrie Jenkins, of Scotia, Nebr.; one brother, Ross of Onalaska; five sisters, Mrs. Paul Maddox, Mrs. Ollie Gretsinger, Mrs. Jay Honneycutt, and Betty Jenkins, all of Nebraska, and Mrs. Nannie Miller of Onalaska.
Graveside services were held this afternoon at 1:30 at the Claquato Cemetery under the direction of the Boone funeral home.
Centralia Daily Chronicle, Centralia, Washington, 03 February 1937
Submitted by Cathy Danielson
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Dennis Russell Kasson
Dennis Russell Kasson, nine year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Kasson, passed away at a Grand Island hospital last Friday following double mastoid complications. A sister also survives.
Funeral services were held from the Methodist Church Sunday and burial was in the Mt. Hope Cemetery.
(Scotia Register, Scotia, Nebraska, Published May 23, 1935)
Submitted by Cathy Danielson
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Anna Maria Klein
Last Thursday night (September 21, 1922) death once more stretched out his hand for an aged settler of this community, when Mrs. Klein quite suddenly but calmly, fell asleep.
The deceased, Anna Maria Klein, was born at Reusten, Herrenberg, in the Kingdom of Wurttemberg, Germany on the 4th of November, 1845. Here she received her early schooling and Christian instruction.
Later she was married to George Klein, Sr. This union was blessed with nine children, seven sons and two daughters. Of her children, John and Mary (Bredthauer) were summoned home. In August 1881, both Mr. and Mrs. Klein came to the shores of America, making their home in Nebraska, where they settled down on a homestead in Fish Creek. Here they lived together in wedlock until 1900, when her husband was called away through death. About ten years later, she settled down in Scotia. At different times she came to the assistance of her son, Will Klein and his family, assuming full charge of domestic affairs.
Last November, while celebrating her 76th birthday, she became seriously ill. It was a long sickness, which at times threatened to end her life. During this illness she suffered much, but proved to be a patient cross-bearer. Since the last few weeks, her sickness took a malicious turn, dropsy setting in, and it became evident that her days were very limited. Last Thursday God in His counsel, saw fit to deliver her from all evil. After suffering quite intensely in the afternoon and evening, she died rather suddenly, but with composure at 10 o'clock. She attained the ripe age of 76 years, 10 months and 17 days.
She leaves to mourn her departure seven children--George Jr., Chris, Will, Martin, Charles, Martha (Bremer) and Henry--38 grand children, two great-grandchildren.
The earthly remains were laid into the bosom of the earth on Sunday afternoon. The Christian funeral services were held in the Lutheran church at 2:30 P.M. Rev. Rosenwinkel delivering a German sermon on Eccl. 7.1 and an English address on Luke 2.20-31, briefly showing from these words when we are prepared to depart this life in peace. In oppression, we Christians say of all those who die a Christian death: "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord."
[The Scotia Register, Scotia, NE, Published 28 Sep 1922, submitted by Jerry Bredthauer]
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Anna Mary (Coufal) Klein
Obituary of Mrs. Charles Klein
Anna Mary Coufal was born in Colfax County, Nebraska on December 20, 1881 and passed away on October 10, 1925 at her home near Dannevirke, being at the time of her death 43 years, nine months and 20 days old. She was united in marriage to Charley Klein on April 6, 1904. To this union eight children were born, two having preceded her in death, one in infancy and Hattie in 1922.
Mrs. Klein has been in poor health the past three years and at times has suffered untold agony, but bore it all bravely. She has suffered intensely the past eight months and everything that could be done to relieve her and bring her back to her normal health was done by her loving husband and family. Several good doctors have been procured and not a thing left undone that could have made her last days as comfortable as possible.
She was a very good woman both at home and among her neighbors and everyone speaks well of her and she will be greatly missed in the home where the little ones need a mother's protecting hand and also among the neighbors. She comes from a well and respected family of this valley.
Mr. and Mrs. Klein have spent the greater part of their married lives around here with the exception of nine years which they spent in the western part of the state and have a host of friends, and when on Saturday morning the word was passed around that this good woman had finished her life's work and had been called home, a shadow of gloom settled over the community. Just what her trouble was, the family never found out for sure, but complication of diseases with heart trouble took her away.
Funeral services were held Monday from the home at 1 p.m. and at 2:30 from the Lutheran church at Scotia. Rev. Sanders delivering the sermon. Three brothers, John, Joe and Frank Coufal, and three of Mr. Klein's brother, George, Chris and Will acted as pallbearers. The floral offerings were many and beautiful which only went to show a small portion of the esteem in which she was held.
She leaves to mourn her loss a faithful husband, Charles, six children, Alta, Chester, Frances, Edward, Floyd and Blanche, and her father, Joseph Coufal and five brothers and three sisters, Joe of Arnold, Frank, John, Paul, Emil, Mrs. Anton Tuma, Mrs. Joe Kirchnavy and Barbara Coufal, and 43 nieces and nephews, besides a host of friends who mourn her going. She was laid to rest in the Mount Hope Cemetery beside her two children there to await those who are left to mourn her loss but what is God's will must be done.
Mother's hands are weary,
Fold them on her breast.
Precious hands of mother,
They have earned their rest.
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Card of Thanks
Words fail to express our heartfelt gratitude to all those who have assisted us in any way during the sickness and after the death of our loved one. Also all those who sent the beautiful flowers. Every act will be cherished in our memories as very dear to us.
Charley Klein and Family and the Coufals
[Howard County Herald, Published 15 Oct 1925, submitted by Jerry Bredthauer]
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Charles Klein
Charles Klein Funeral at Scotia Church
Charles Klein was born in Germany on February 11, 1878 and departed this life on October 3, 1959. He came with his parents, George and Mary Klein, to Scotia, Nebr., in 1881, where he lived on a farm.
On April 6, 1904, he was married to Anna Coufal and they lived near Scotia until 1923 when they moved to Dannevirke. Mrs. Klein died in 1925. He married Martha Monfort in July 1927. Later they moved to Greenwood, Ind., where she died on June 26, 1946. He returned to St. Paul to make his home with his daughter, Mrs. Andrew Christensen, until four years ago when he lived at the Nellie Cummings Nursing Home at Grand Island.
Mr. Klein's death was sudden and unexpected on early Saturday morning. He had suffered a heart attack and was 81 years old at the time of his death.
He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Scotia, Nebr.
Also preceding him in death were two sisters, Mrs. Mary Bredthauer and Mrs. Martha Bremer; five brothers, Henry, George, Chris, John and Martin, and two daughters.
Surviving are his children, three sons, Floyd and Chester of Elba, and Edward of Ravenna; three daughters, Mrs. Andrew Christensen and Mrs. Henry Harvey of St. Paul, and Mrs. Frances Tuma of Cotesfield; 23 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and a brother, William of Payette, Idaho.
Services were held on Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at the Zion Lutheran Church in Scotia, with the Rev. Walter Bellmann officiating. Pallbearers were grandsons, Jack and Jim Tuma, Marshall and Bobby Christensen, Larry Klein and Daryl Harvey.
Mrs. Clarence Fox, Mrs. Clarence Sixel, Mrs. Lester Wells, and Mrs. Leonard Wells sang "Jesus Saviour Pilot Me" and "I'm But a Stranger Here." Mrs. Roy Fillinger was the organist.
Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery.
[Howard County Herald, Published Oct 1959, submitted by Jerry Bredthauer]
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Chris Klein
Pioneer Resident Passes Away
After A Lingering Illness of Several Years
Chris Klein, pioneer resident of this community, passed away last Thursday morning, April 13th, at the age of sixty-two years. His death resulting from a lingering illness of several years.
Born March 26, 1871 in Germany, he came to America with his parents in 1881, and they made their home near Scotia. He attended the German Lutheran School and was confirmed on April 10, 1887. He has been a devout member of the Lutheran church.
Mr. Klein was married to Miss Frieda Sommer in 1899. Five children were born to them. One daughter passed away in infancy.
He was a kind husband and father, a good neighbor and friend. He will be missed in the church circles in which he took such a helpful part and his loss is deeply felt by the people of this community.
Nephews who acted as pall bearers were: Arthur Klein, Walter Klein, Roy Bremer, Willard Bremer, Floyd Klein and Elmer Bredthauer.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Lutheran church with Rev. Martin Keller in charge. Burial was made in the Mount Hope Cemetery.
Out of town relatives and friends who attended the services were: Mr. and Mrs. Henry Langenheder, Mr. and Mrs. John Langenheder, Mr. and Mrs. Ewalt Langenheder, Mr. and Mrs. William Langenheder and daughter, Carl Scheffel and Miss Flora Scheffel, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Meier and son Edward, all of Grand Island; Mrs. Barbara Weigand and sons, Wm. and Walter from Scribner; John Sommer of Stanton,; Emil Fuss of Ord; Mr. and Mrs. Herman Smith from Boelus and Mr. and Mrs. John Sommer of Elba.
OBITUARY
Chris Klein died in the Lord at his home in Scotia, on Thursday morning, April 13, 1933, after a lingering illness of several years standing; at the age of 62 years, 13 days. He was born and baptized in Wurtemberg, Germany, came to America with his parents in 1882, and they made their home near Scotia. He attended the German Lutheran School and was confirmed by the Rev. E. Holm on April 10, 1887, and has been a member of the Lutheran church throughout his life.
On December 7, 1899, he was united in marriage to Miss Frieda Sommer and they lived on a farm near Scotia until March 1930, when they moved to town. This union was blessed with five children. One daughter passed away in infancy.
He leaves to mourn his death his wife, four children (one son and three daughters); Herbert and Mrs. Martha Stanger, who live near Scotia, Mrs. Ella Malottke of North Loup, Mrs. Addie Langenheder of Grand Island; four grandchildren, five brothers--George Jr., Will, Martin, Charles and Henry; one sister, Martha Bremer and other relatives. He was preceded in death by one brother John and one sister Mary Bredthauer.
"Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth." Rev. 14: 13.
"O sweet and blessed country,
The home of God's elect!
"O sweet and blessed country,
That eager hearts expect!
Jesus, in mercy bring us
To that dear land of rest;
Who art, with God the Father,
And Spirit, ever blessed."
[The Scotia Register, Scotia, Nebraska, Published 20 Apr 1933, submitted by Jerry Bredthauer]
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George John Klein
George J. Klein, 80, a resident of this vicinity for more than 58 years, died at his home in Scotia at 5:30 Friday evening, a few hours after having suffered a heart attack as he sat down to the noon meal that day.
Funeral services were held from the Zion Lutheran church in Scotia Monday afternoon at 2:30, following brief services at the home. The pastor, Rev. A. H. Wagner, conducted the rites.
A sextet, Mrs. Marion Medberry, Mrs. Claude Johnson, Mrs. Clarence Fox, Mrs. Wilbur Fuss, Mrs. Lester Wells, and Mrs. Leonard Wells, accompanied by Mrs. M. G. Williams at the piano, sand "Come Ye Disconsolate" and "A Rest Remaineth for the Weary".
Pallbearers were nephews, Herbert Klein of Grand Island, Elmer Bredthauer of Ord, Floyd Klein of St. Paul, and Alvin Bredthauer, Leo Klein and Willard Bremer of Scotia. Interment was in the Scotia Cemetery. Ashley's Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.
Among those from out of town at the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Klein and son, Lavern, and Mrs. August Langenheder of Grand Island, Chas. Klein and Mrs. Andrew Christensen of St. Paul, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Klein and Eddie Klein of Dannebrog, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Bredthauer and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fuss of Ord, Lewis E. Klein of Lincoln, Chester Klein of Cotesfield, and Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Klein and family of Benedict.
OBITUARY
George John Klein, the son of George and Mary Klein, was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, on December 22, 1869 and departed this life last Friday, December 16 at the age of 79 years, 11 months and 24 days. Death was attributed to coronary occlusion after an illess of but a few hours.
He left Germany with his parents at the age of 12, and in July 1881 settled in Indiana, coming to the Fish Creek community east of Scotia in September of that year. He continued to live in that community until February 1927, when he moved to Scotia.
He received the Sacrament of Holy Baptism in early infancy, and on April 10, 1887, became a communicant member of the Lutheran church through the rite of confirmation. He remained an active and faithful member of the church until death.
On February 18, 1896 he was united in marriage to Miss Anna Sumnick. Mr. and Mrs. Klein were privileged to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary four years ago.
The Lord blessed this union with four children, Arthur of Scotia, Mrs. Elsie Miller of Scotia, Walter of Cotesfield, and Mrs. W. C. Beck of Scotia.
The deceased was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers--Chris, John and Martin, and one sister--Mary Bredthauer.
Remaining to mourn his loss are his widow, the four children, one sister, Mrs. Martha Bremer of Scotia, three brothers, William of Payette, Idaho, Charles of St. Paul, and Henry of Scotia, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
[The Scotia Register, Scotia, NE, Published, 22 Dec 1949, submitted by Jerry Bredthauer]
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Hattie Laverna Klein
Hattie Laverna, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Klein was born October 19, 1918, and died November 20, 1922 at the hospital in North Platte, Nebraska, after an illness of several days from appendicitis at the tender age of 4 years, 1 month and 1 day.
Interment was made in the cemetery at Scotia, Nebraska. She was a brave and patient little sufferer and while doctors and loving hands did every thing possible the dear Lord's will was the strongest and he now has the darling child in his heavenly home. The tiny heart was unable to beat against the blast.
Hattie was a sweet and loving little child. The sunshine of her home and dear to all who knew her. Her death has cast a deep shadow over the entire community.
Mr. and Mrs. Klein moved from Arnold, Neb., to the Stapleton vicinity in March 1921.
Little Hattie leaves to mourn her loss a loving father and mother, three brothers and three sisters, Blanche, Floyd, Alta, Chester, Frances and Edward.
The family have the sympathy of their many friends in this sad hour of which we assure you they never will forget.
"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death. Neither sorrow nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for in the former things have passed away."
Peaceful be thy silent slumber
Peaceful in thy grave so low
Thou no more wilt join our number
Thou no more our sorrow know.
Dearest daughter and sister, thou hast left us.
But 'tis God that has bereft us--
He can all our sorrows heal.
Yet again we hope to meet thee,
When the day of life has fled;
When in heaven with joy to greet thee,
Where no more farewell tears are shed.
[Howard County Herald, Published Nov 1922, submitted by Jerry Bredthauer]
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Henry Klein
Funeral services for Henry Klein, who died Tuesday morning, September 8, 1959, of a heart attack, were held at the Zion Lutheran church in Scotia on Friday afternoon at 2. The rites were conducted by the pastor, the Rev. E. Walter Bellmann.
A ladies quartet, Mrs. Bernard Bredthauer, Mrs. Lester Wells, Mrs. Marion Medberry and Mrs. Claude Johnson sand "Rock of Ages" and "Abide With Me". Mrs. Roy Fillinger was the organist.
Pallbearers were nephews Emil Beyer Sr. of Omaha, Roy Bremer, Erwin Klein of York, Clarence Sautter, Norman Sautter, and Walter Klein of Grand Island. Concluding services were conducted at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Scotia, by the American Legion Post No. 150. The Hastings-Pearson Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.
Among those from out of town attending the services were Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Hoagland of Joliet, Illinois, Erwin Klein of York, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Schmidt and son of Scottsbluff, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Klein of Cairo, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Klein, Charles Klein, and Mr. and Mrs. August Langenheder of Grand Island, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Klein of Elba, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Christensen and Mrs. Henry Harvey of St. Paul, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Bredthauer and Mrs. Sophie Fuss of Ord, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Beyer Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. Emil Beyer Jr. and family of Omaha, Mrs. Ella Malottke of North Loup and Mrs. Frances Tuma of Cotesfield.
Obituary
Henry Klein, the youngest of nine children of George and Mary Klein, was born on a farm 10 miles east of Scotia, June 22, 1886. His entire life was lived in the Scotia vicinity. He was reared in the Lutheran faith from earliest infancy, and was a man of high principles and deep religious convictions.
When a very young man he learned the trade of carpentry which he continued to practice all of his life.
On February 20, 1913 he was united in marriage to Bertha Mary Klein. She preceded him in death in January 1950.
In the community he was known to be a man of integrity, just and honorable in all his dealings, gave generously of his time to worthy causes, donating his custodial services to the Lutheran church for many years. He was a beloved and familiar figure in Scotia and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Henry Klein is survived by two brothers, Will Klein of Payette, Idaho and Charles Klein of Grand Island, 27 nieces and nephews, and a host of relatives and friends.
He departed this life on Tuesday morning September 8, 1959, at the age of 73 years, two months and 16 days.
He was preceded in death by the following brothers and sisters: John, Mary (Bredthauer), Chris, Martha, (Bremer), Martin, and George Jr.
[The Scotia Register, Scotia, NE, Published 17 Sep 1959, submitted by Jerry Bredthauer]
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John Klein
The people of Greeley were greatly shocked Sunday morning January 22, 1911, when the news of the sudden death of John Klein was passed around. As many of the citizens had seen him Saturday and those who saw him Saturday evening just before he went home at eleven o'clock stated he seemed to be in the best of health and apparently happy. At 12:20 his wife was awakened by his moaning and upon asking him what was the matter and receiving no answer, she aroused some of the roomers but before assistance came he had passed away.
Sunday afternoon Coroner Brannen impaneled a jury but the inquest was adjourned until Monday evening. After a thorough examination had been made the verdict was rendered as suicide from taking strychnine. It is thought that despondency and financial affairs led to this act.
John Klein was born in Germany on August 13, 1872 and when nine years of age he came with his parents to the United States, and almost directly to Nebraska and settled in Fish Creek where the greater part of his life was spent.
On July 3, 1898 he married Anna Daudt. To this union four children were born. The family lived in Fish Creek until four years ago when they moved to Scotia where they spent one year and then came to Greeley where they were living at the time of his death.
The deceased leaves his wife Anna, four children--Florence, Julius, Emma and Fred; his mother Anna Maria Klein; six brothers--George Jr., Chris, Will, Martin, Charles and Henry; and two sisters--Mary and Martha, to mourn his death.
The funeral services were held in the Methodist Church conducted by Rev. Wallis and the remains were laid to rest in Methodist Cemetery north of town.
[Greeley Leader Independent, Greeley, NE, Published 26 Jan 1911]
Submitted by: Jerry Bredthauer
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Lorraine Clara Klein
Klein Girl, 4, Victim of Hit & Run Driver
Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Klein Died Shortley After Running Into Side of Car Last Night
Funeral Services Saturday
Victim of a hit and run driver, Lorraine Clara Klein, four years old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Klein, who lived just southeast of Scotia, was killed almost instantly last night at 8:00.
Lorraine with her mother and two brothers had alighted from the car driven by her father which had just stopped on the south side of the road, highway 56. They were going across the street to the Henry Klein residence when a car coming from the east struck the little girl. She was taken immediately to the office of Dr. Howard Royer, but death had resulted almost instantly.
The little girl was apparently struck by the handle on the left door of the car which penetrated the base of the skull. The car, a dark colored two seated one, continued on its way out of town without slowing or stopping. Kurt Daudt, on his way home witnessed the tragedy.
Officers in surrounding towns were notified immediately by Marshal Dan Sautter, but no arrest had been made at noon today. Sheriff T. J. Murphy of Greeley made an investigation. Broadcasts concerning the driver were made this morning by radio.
To the breaving relatives the sympathy of the community goes out in the tragic loss of the little girl.
Surviving are the parents, two brothers, Lavern, 6, and Harlan, nine months, and the grandparents, Mrs. Chris Klein of Scotia, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Meier of Grand Island, besides many relatives.
The funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon.
[The Scotia Register, Scotia, Nebraska, Published May 21, 1936]
Submitted by Cathy Danielson
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Funeral Services for Klein Girl Saturday
Funeral services for Lorraine Clara Klein, four years old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Klein who was fatally injured on Wednesday evening, May 20, were held from the Lutheran church Saturday afternoon and was largely attended.
Rev. Moeller of Grand Island conducted the services at the church and Rev. Brohm of Burwell had charge of the services at the cemetery.
[Scotia Register, Scotia, Nebraska, Published May 28, 1936]
Submitted by Cathy Danielson
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Martin Klein
Death came to Martin Klein, 74, well known resident of the Wallace Creek community northeast of Scotia, at an Ord hospital Friday morning following a critical illness of six days. He had suffered a paralytic stroke at his home the previous Saturday evening.
Funeral services were held from the Zion Lutheran church in Scotia Sunday afternoon at 2:30 conducted by the pastor, Rev. A. H. Wagner. A trio, Mrs. Leonard Wells, Mrs. Lester Wells, and Mrs. Claude Johnson, accompanied by Mrs. M. G. Williams at the piano, sang "Rock of Ages" and "Jesus Lover of My Soul". The funeral address, the reading of the 23rd Psalm and the songs were according to the personal request Mr. Klein had made two months previous to his death.
The many friends and relatives who came to pay a final tribute to this highly respected pioneer resident of the Scotia vicinity were seated in the church, in the church basement, and in the church school house nearby, the services being carried by the public address system.
Pallbearers were nephews, Alvin Bredthauer, Elmer Bredthauer, Arthur Klein, Herbert Klein, Roy Bremer and Walter Klein. Interment was in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Ashley's Mortuary had charge of arrangements.
Along with the floral offerings which were profuse, many friends have established a fund in the memory of Mr. Klein to be used for the work of several charitable institutions.
Martin Klein was born Nov. 1, 1875 at Wurtemberg, Germany to George and Mary Klein. With his parents he came to this country in 1881 at the age of six years, going first to Indiana. Later his parents homesteaded in the Fish Creek community east of Scotia.
On March 18, 1908, Mr. Klein and Miss Ottillie Schmidt of Ord were united in marriage. In March 1913 they moved to the present home.
As a youth Mr. Klein was confirmed in the Lutheran church.
He was a member of the Fish Creek school board for 18 years. He took an active interest in the Scotia Cooperative Creamery Co. and the Loup Valley Cooperative Oil Co.
He leaves his widow, three sons, Lewis of Lincoln, Leo of Scotia, Erwin of Benedict; a daughter, Erna, who teaches at Scottsbluff; four brothers, William of Payette, Idaho, Charlie of St. Paul, and George and Henry of Scotia; one sister, Mrs. Louis Bremer of Scotia; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Chris and John, and by a sister, Mrs. Mary Bredthauer.
[The Scotia Register, Scotia, NE, Published 13 Oct 1949, submitted by Jerry Bredthauer]
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Mrs. Patrick Lavelle
Death of Greeley County Pioneer
Greeley, Neb., Nov. 13. - Mrs. Patrick Lavelle died yesterday morning after a lingering illness. Her husband was on of the earliest settlers in this vicinity, having come to this county twenty-one years ago. Mrs. Lavelle endured with him the privations of a frontier life and helped to rear a large family of children. They were well known in this and adjoining counties. The funeral services will be held tomorrow.
Nebraska Stat Journal, Lincoln, Nebraska, November 14, 1900
Submitted by Cathy Danielson
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Reuben Malmstrom
SCOTIA - Reuben E. Malmstrom, 102, of Scotia died Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2002, at Valley County Hospital in Ord.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the United Methodist Church in Scotia. The Rev. Bruce Phillips will officiate. Burial will be in the Mount Hope Cemetery at Scotia.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Ord Memorial Chapel.
Mr. Malmstrom was born Aug. 15, 1900, in Platte County in a community known as West Hill to the Rev. Emil and Esther (Swan) Malmstrom.
Survivors of the immediate family include a son and daughter-in-law, Lyle and Maxine of Scotia, and two daughters and a son-in-law, Norma Hansen of Beavertown, Ore., and Erna and Harold Rockey of Eugene, Ore.
He is also survived by 19 grandchildren and 42 great-grandchildren.
In the fall of 1905, the family moved to Dayton, Iowa, to serve a church. In September 1907, they moved to Saronville to serve the Swede Methodist Church. Reuben started school in Dayton, Iowa, and continued school in Saronville until moving in the fall of 1912 to Scandia, Kan., where he continued school. In the fall of 1916, they moved to Ong, where he attended school until the spring of 1917. He worked on farms near Ong, Saronville and Clay Center.
On Feb. 20, 1924, he married Nellie Crawford of Clay Center. They farmed five miles east of Clay Center. In March 1925, they moved to a farm five miles east of Fairfield. Three children were born to Nellie and Reuben. Nellie passed away Feb. 3, 1928.
On Oct. 24, 1929, Reuben married Gertrude Green-Hurley. They lived on the farm east of Fairfield until moving to a farm near Horace, where they lived until moving to Scotia in 1972. Gertrude passed away July 22, 1988.
Reuben served on the District 54 School board near Greeley and the District 28 School board in Horace. He also served on the church board in Greeley.
He enjoyed bowling, cards, visiting and helping friends, neighbors and relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two wives, two sons, Warren and Robert, four brothers and three sisters.
Memorials are suggested to the United Methodist Church in Scotia or the Scotia Rescue Unit.
(Grand Island Independent, Grand Island, NE, Published Friday, Jan. 03, 2003)
Submitted by Cathy Danielson
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Elsie (Klein) Miller
Funeral services were held Thursday, Sept. 9, 1993, for Elsie Miller at the Zion Lutheran Church with the Rev. Paul Kern officiating. Burial was in the Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Scotia Rescue Unit or the Zion Lutheran Church. Ord Memorial Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
Elsie Miller was born Nov. 23, 1899 at Scotia to George and Anna Klein and died Sept. 5, 1993 at the Howard County Community Hospital in St. Paul at the age of 93.
Elsie was raised in Greeley County. She was baptized in the Lutheran Church, Dec. 31, 1899, and confirmed at the Lutheran Church in Mira Valley, May 14, 1914. She was educated in rural Greeley County schools and also attended parochial school in Mira Valley.
Elsie was married to Herman Miller March 2, 1920 at the farm of her parents by Rev. K. L. Rosenwinkle. She lived on the farm until the death of her husband Dec. 14, 1944. Elsie then moved into Scotia. She had worked for five years at a nursing home at Scotia and seventeen years at the Scotia Cafe until she was 86.
Elsie was a long time member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Scotia.
Survivors include one son Donald of Scotia; two daughters, Fern Tuma of Scotia, and Ila Mae Hoagland of Noel, MO; a daughter-in-law, Leona Miller of Portland, OR; one sister, Helen Beck of Jasper, MO; one sister-in-law, Dagmar Klein of Mesa, AZ; two grandsons, Dennis Tuma of Omaha and Craig Hoagland of Noel, MO; three granddaughters, Ginger Huckaby of Noel, MO, Debbie Barrett of Goodman, MO, and Lisa Smith of Joplin, MO; seven great-grandchildren and many other relatives.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one son, Clarence Miller, and one grandson, Randy Tuma.
Pallbearers were Steve Haplin, Don Hughes, Bill Goldfish, Nick Dutcher, Harold Bremer, Mervin Winter, Lester Wells, and Loren Steffen. The organist was Sue Vlach and the soloist was Wilber Medberry.
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CARD OF THANKS
In our time of deep sorrow, we would like to thank everyone for the visits, phone calls, flowers, food, cards and acts of kindness shown in the loss of our mother, Elsie Miller. A special thanks to the Lutheran ladies for their serving dinner; Pastor Kern for a very special sermon and words of comfort. A special thanks to Wilber Medberry for his singing and Sue Vlach as the organist; to the pallbearers; rescue unit; and the St. Paul Hospital. We especially want to thank mom's faithful friends and relatives that called and visited her and all the kind deeds that were done. She sincerely was blessed. The children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and other relatives were blessed to have her for so many years. May the Lord bless you all. This is the poem mom left for us:
MISS ME--BUT LET ME GO
When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me,
I want no rites in a gloom-filled room.
Why cry for a soul set free.
Miss me a little--but not too long,
And not with your head bowed low;
Remember the love that we once shared
Miss me--but let me go.
For this is a journey that we all must take,
And each must go alone;
It's all a part of the Master's plan,
A step on the road to home,
When you are lonely and sick of heart,
Go to the friends we know,
And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds;
Miss me--but let me go.
The family of Elsie Miller
[The Scotia Register, Scotia, NE, Published Sep 1993, submitted by Jerry Bredthauer]
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Patrick O'Neill
Greeley, Neb., July 19 - Patrick O'Neill, one of Greeley county's old settlers, a resident for more than twenty-one years, and who served as county judge of this county for some time, was buried here today, his death resulting from cancer of the face.
[Omaha World Herald, Published July 20, 1902, submitted by Cathy Danielson]
(Note: Patrick O'Neill, buried in O'Connor Catholic Cemetery, Greeley County, Nebraska)
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Norman Hamilton Parks
Veteran Editor Dead
Judge Parks Departs at the Family Home at Columbus
Special Dispatch to the World-Herald.
Columbus, Neb., May 30. The funeral of the late Judge Parks, who died very suddenly Sunday evening from heart failure, was held at the family residence this morning, Rev. J. D. Pulis of the Baptist church officiating.
The services were directed by the Knights of Pythias and Modern Woodmen of which orders he was a member. The remains were taken to Ord, Neb., for burial and were accompanied by a delegation of the two orders from here.
Norman Hamilton Parks was born at Syracuse, N. Y., July 24, 1841, and was one of the oldest newspaper men in Central Nebraska. He commenced to learn the "art preservative" at the age of 13.
When the civil war broke out he was in the south, and enlisted with a Mississippi regiment and was several times promoted. He was wounded at the battle of Shiloh.
He came west in 1879, and soon after founded the North Loup Herald, afterward removing to Scotia and subsequently to Greeley Center, where he continued to publish a paper until May, 1894, when he came to this city and purchased the Columbus Telegram from D. F. Davis.
Last August on account of failing health, he was compelled to retire from the business. He was a compositor on the Chicago papers forty years ago, and had many pleasant reminiscences of the late Wilbur F. Storey, editor of the Times, with whom he was personally acquainted.
(Omaha World Herald, Published May 31, 1899)
Submitted by Cathy Danielson
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Mrs. Erne Phillips & Two Children
Scotia, Neb., Sept. 15. (Special)
Mrs. Erne Phillips, the wife of a young farmer living near here, killed her two children, aged respectively 1 and 2 years, and then killed herself. She forced the little ones to take carbolic acid and then swallowed a portion of the poison herself. Domestic difficulty was the cause.
Young Phillips lives close to the residence of his mother, and while he was busy working in the field his young wife went to his mother's house and announced she was going to leave her husband. She was very hysterical and did not state definitely what the cause of the trouble was. Her mother-in-law tried in vain to dissuade her from her purpose, and as a last resort secured her promise to remain where she was, while her mother-in-law went to the field to bring in her son to see if they could not mutually settle their differences.
Mrs. Phillips was gone only a short time as the field where the young man was working was not far distant. When she and her son entered the house they beheld mother and children lying on the floor, dead, with every appearance of having suffered terrible agony. An empty bottle, which had contained carbolic acid, told the story.
No one appears to know what the nature of the domestic trouble was, or whether it was purely imaginary. So far as the neighbors and friends were aware the home life of the young couple was pleasant.
See News "Mother A Murderess"
[Omaha Daily Bee, Omaha, Nebraska, Published September 16, 1899, submitted by Cathy Danielson]
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Myron C. Pope
Myron C. Pope was born in New York state, December 20, 1840, and departed this life December 31, 1931, age 91 years and 11 days. He died at the home of his son, Luther Pope at Grand Island, Nebr.
Mr. Pope's parents moved from New York to eastern Iowa while he was still a child. In Iowa he grew to manhood and received his education. He enlisted in an Iowa regiment and served through the Civil War for the protection of our country. His health was permanently impaired by this hard service.
At the close of the war he was married to Miss Nancy May Horsly. They were parents of four children all of whom survive. They are: Mrs. Fannie Oliver of Los Angeles, Calif.; Luther of Grand Island; Walter F., of Scotia and Mrs. Blanche Weeks of Grand Island.
His wife, to whom he was always so devotedly attached, passed on in 1917. Since that time he has made his home with his son, Luther, where he has received loving and tender care, through several years of failing health. He was devotedly loved by all his children and grandchildren.
The Pope family came to Greeley county about 40 years ago and in 1897 moved to Scotia and remained here until Mrs. Pope's death.
Here the family had many true friends. Theirs was always a most hospitable home and the older residents of both Scotia and Greeley hold the Popes in appreciate regard.
Mr. Pope was a member of the Ransom G. A. R. post of Scotia. His going leaves only one member surviving who lives in California. He was also a member of the Methodist church. He held his membership in this church for 26 years. His membership was in the Trinity Methodist at Grand Island at the time of his death.
Mr. Pope possessed many qualities that endeared him to hosts of friends who will miss him and hold in loving memory his kindly, generous nature, his always pleasant friendly personality.
He leaves to mourn his going; his children, eleven grand children, six great grand children, other relatives and a host of friends.
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Card of Thanks
We wish to take this method of expressing our sincere thanks for the many kind acts in this, our bereavement in the loss of our beloved father. We wish to especially thank the singers, the legion and the neighbors and friends.
The Children
[Scotia Register, Scotia, Nebraska, Published January 07, 1933, submitted by Cathy Danielson]
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Paul Rother
WOLBACH - Paul H. Rother, 103, of Wolbach died Saturday, June 26, 2004, at the Heritage Living Center in St. Paul.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Wolbach. Roger Grim will officiate. Burial will be in the Hillside Cemetery in Wolbach.
Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the church.
Jacobsen-Greenway Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Rother was born Sept. 6, 1900, in Wolbach to Ernst and Minnie Lena (Wagner) Rother.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary, on June 25, 1994.
Survivors of the immediate family include three sons and daughters-in-law, Frederick and Wanda Rother and Myron and Donna Rother, all of Wolbach and Bryce and Betty Rother of Grand Island; one daughter and son-in-law, LaDean and Don Mueller of Aurora, Colo.; and a sister-in-law, Ethel Rother of Wolbach.
Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
Mr. Rother received his education in the Wolbach schools. He received his graduation certificate from the 10th grade in 1916. After his schooling, he farmed with his father on the family homestead.
Paul was united in marriage to Mary Kock on Dec. 19, 1931, at Wolbach. The couple farmed near Wolbach for all of his life. Even after retiring from active farming, he enjoyed being around the farm.
Paul enjoyed breaking and riding horses, and fishing. He loved to be around his grandchildren and take children fishing.
He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church of Wolbach, served on the church council, was a 100-year member of the Lutheran Church, was a volunteer fireman for 50 years, the Wolbach Community Club and the Farmers Union. He served on the Wolbach Town Board, School Board, ASCS Board, and the Community Betterment Association.
He was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Tara Mueller; four brothers, Frank, Willhelm, George and Henry Rother; and two sisters, Elsie Rother Kolar and Minnie Rother Cordes.
Memorials are suggested to the church.
(Grand Island Independent, Grand Island, NE, Published Monday, June 28, 2004)
Submitted by Cathy Danielson
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Doris Sautter
Doris Sautter, 85 years, Scotia, Nebraska - Former teacher Omaha Public Schools for 16 years.
Service Friday 11:30 a.m. Scotia United Methodist Church, Rev. Greg Hall officiating. Burial Mount Hope Cemetery, Scotia. Memorials, Scotia United Methodist Church or Scotia Rescue Unit.
[Omaha World Herald, Omaha, Nebraska, dated November 19, 1992]
Submitted by Denise Burge
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Jacob C. Sautter
End Comes To J.C. Sautter
An Early Pioneer of Fish Creeks Expires at Scotia
Jacob C. Sautter, who settled in Fish Creek precinct fifty-four years ago, died at the family home in Scotia at 3 o'clock Monday morning.
Mr. Sautter has been in failing health the last two years, but his condition was not regarded as critical until three weeks ago. It is believed he suffered a stroke of paralysis Sunday.
The deceased was born at Crown Point, Ind., seventy-four years ago. The family was among the early settlers in Fish Creek. For the last fourteen years the family has resided in Scotia.
Mr. Sautter is survived by his wife, three daughters and six sons. The daughters are Miss Luella at home, Mrs. George Barnes and Mrs. George Meyer. The sons are William, Ben, J.Y., Albert, Leonard and Fred. All the children reside in or near Scotia.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Methodist church in Scotia. Rev. L.A. Moore, pastor, has charge of the final rites. He was assisted by Rev. G.A. Randall of Ravenna, a former pastor of the Scotia church. Several from Greeley attended the funeral.
Mr. Sautter was well and favorably known in Greeley and vicinity. He had many friends here.
[The Greeley Citizen, dated May 4, 1933, submitted by Denise Burge]
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Jacob C. Sautter passed away Monday, May 1st, following a lingering illness of several years. He was seventy-four years old and had been a resident of this county for over half a century. He was born at Crown Point, Indiana, on January 28, 1859, and moved to Greeley county with his father in 1878.
Mr. Sautter was married to Emma Richards in the year "84 and to this home eleven children were born. All are living in this community, with the exception of Edwin who passed away at the age of seven years.
As a pioneer of this community Mr. Sautter has contributed a great deal in its development. His operation as a farmer and business man were extensive and successful. He was an upright citizen, just and honest in all his dealings.
Funeral services were held from the Methodist church Wednesday afternoon with Rev. Leslie A. Moore in charge. Burial rites were made at the Mount Hope cemetery.
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Jacob C. Sautter was born at Crown Point, Lake County, Indiana, on January 28, 1859, and departed this life May 1, 1933, at his home in Scotia. His age was 74 years, 3 months and 3 days. In 1878 he left Indiana and came to Greeley county with his father, brother and sister. This has been their home ever since with the exception of a few months spent in Colorado.
He was united in marriage to Emma Richards on November 20, 1884, at Osceola, Nebraska. They made their home on Fish Creek where they remained until 1919 when they moved to Scotia.
Eleven children were born to this home. All are living in this community with the exception of Edwin who died at the age of seven years. The children are: William, Benjamin, Albert, J. Y., Elmer, Leonard, Mrs. Esther Meyers, Mrs. Zena Barns, Fred and Luella. One brother remains, John H. Sautter of Scotia. There are thirty-one grandchildren. His death leaves his wife, the children, grand children, brother, many other relatives, and a host of friends to mourn his going.
In 1894 he united with the German Methodist church. Later he united with the local Methodist Episcopal church. For many years he served as a trustee and assisted in the building and other properties. He had generously supported the church through the most trying times. Mr. Sautter was a member of the Modern Woodman Lodge. He served as an officer on the school board at Fish Creek for over twenty-five years.
He was a sincere Christian and enjoyed to the last his religious privileges. His Christian influence has manifested itself in a splendid way in the families of his children. He stood uncompromising for the things he thought to be right. He was ready and willing to go to his God. His health has been failing for several years and death calls him to his reward
from his suffering. His going leaves a vacancy in the home and family. He has entered his heavenly home, but memory and influence still remains.
Servant of God, well done.
Thy glorious warfare's past
The battles fought, the race is won,
And thou art crowned at last.
Lifes labor done, as sinks the clay,
Light from its load the spirit flies.
While heaven and earth combine to say,
"How blest the righteous when he dies."
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Card of Thanks
We take this means of expressing our sincere thanks for the many words of sympathy and acts of kindness extended us during our recent bereavement. For the splendid music and beautiful floral offerings and to the ministers for their comforting words.
Mrs. J. C. Sautter and children.
[Scotia Register, Scotia, Nebraska, Published May 1933, submitted by Cathy Danielson]
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John H. Sautter
John H. Sautter of Scotia is Dead
John H. Sautter, a pioneer of . . . [line missing here]
Mr. Sautter had been in good health until Friday afternoon when he became ill. He grew weaker until the end came Monday.
Mr. Sautter, who was 81 years old, was an unusually active man for his age. He was working around his home the day he became ill.
Mr. Sautter was born June 26, 1852 in Roiton, Wuertenbery, Germany. He left Germany with his parents when a small boy and came to Indiana, where he grew to manhood. He taught school in Indiana and in Iowa.
In 1879 he came to Scotia and took a homestead and timber claim three miles east of Scotia. This was his home until 1915 when he built his home in Scotia.
He was married February 4th, 1885 to Ernestine Jaeger of Scotia. Two children, Arthur E. and Henry E. were born to this union.
Mr. Sautter was well and favorably known in Greeley. His death takes another from the rapidly thinning ranks of the early settlers.
[The Greeley Citizen, dated November 16, 1933, submitted by Denise Burge]
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LaVern B. Sautter
LaVern B. Sautter, 80, of Wahoo, formerly of Scotia, died June 24, 2007. Born on April 8, 1927, to Benjamin and Hulda (Smith) Sautter near Cotesfield. He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War.
Marriage to LaVonne E. Boltz on May 22, 1952, at Scotia. His wife died on Nov. 14, 1998. Preceded in death by his wife; his parents; four brothers, Marvin, Lawrence, Dale and an infant brother; and two sisters, Viola Yost and Stella Smith. Services at the United Methodist Church in Scotia.
Burial will be in the Mount Hope Cemetery in Scotia with graveside military honors by American Legion Post No. 150 of Scotia. Peters Funeral Home in St. Paul is in charge of the arrangements.
[Submitted by Denise Burge]
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Leonard Louis Sautter
Passes Away in G.I. Hospital
Leonard Sautter is Dead After Long Illness
Leonard Louis Sautter, son of Mrs. J.C. Sautter, died Sunday at 6 o'clock at a Grand Island hospital.
Mr. Sautter had been suffering from diabitis for more than a year.
The deceased was born at the Sautter farm in Fish Creek, November 18, 1898, and has lived in that vicinity all his life.
Mr. Sautter is survived by his mother, Mrs. J.C. Sautter, three sisters and five brothers. The sisters are Luella Sautter, Mrs. George Barnes and Mrs. George Meyer. The brothers are William, Ben, J.Y., Albert and Fred. All reside in or near Scotia.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Methodist church in Scotia. Rev. L.A. Moore, pastor, had charge of the final rites. Several from Greeley attended the funeral.
Mr. Sautter was well known in Greeley. He had many friends here.
[The Greeley Citizen, dated October 5, 1933, submitted by Denise Burge]
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Martin Sautter
A Pioneer of Scotia, Dead
Martin Sautter Dies Following a Major Operation
Martin Sautter, a pioneer of Scotia and vicinity, died in an Ord hospital at 9:15 o'clock Tuesday night. He submitted to a major operation last Thursday. He failed to revive from the affects of the operation.
Mr. Sautter was 75 years old. He was born at Crown Point, Ind. September 5, 1855.
The deceased settled on a farm in the north end of Fish Creek precinct about a half century ago. For the last fifteen years he had been a resident of Scotia.
Besides the widow, the deceased is survived by ten children, seven sons and three daughters.
The funeral will be held at the Methodist church in Scotia this afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Mr. Sautter was a man beloved and respected by all who chanced to meet him. He was honest in all his dealings and held the confidence of the entire community.
[The Greeley Citizen, dated April 30, 1931, submitted by Denise Burge]
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Clarence H. Sixel
Scotia - Clarence H. Sixel, 97, of Scotia died Saturday, June 16, 2007 at the Greeley Care Home.
Funeral Services will be Tuesday, June 19, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. at Scotia Zion Lutheran Church. The Reverend Mark Middendorf will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery at Scotia. Visitation will be Monday from 6-8 p.m. at the church. Ord Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Clarence Henry Sixel was born Feb. 3, 1910, to Herman Jacob and Martha Mary (Schnuelle) Sixel on the family farm 13 miles east of Fairbury.
Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Janet Jo and Allan Macklem of Elkhorn and Pamela Sue Sweley of Scotia; one daughter-in-law, Susan Traudt of Grand Island; and one sister, Velma Grummert of Shenandoah, Iowa.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Janet, and a son, Robert.
Other survivors include seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
He was baptized at Hope Reformed Church at Harbine. He attended a country grade school, Harbine School and Diller School, graduating in May of 1927. He then spent time on the family farm working with his parents.
On January 1, 1929, Clarence began employment at State Bank of Harbine. In April of 1935, he worked as assistant cashier and later as cashier at the Farmer's State Bank at Plymouth.
On Dec. 24, 1939, Clarence married Janet N. Hoffman. To this union, three children were born: Janet Jo, Pamela Sue and Robert J.
On Nov. 1, 1948, the couple moved their family to Scotia, where Clarence was able to buy interest in the State Bank of Scotia. He began his career as a cashier, stockholder and director.
Over the years he became president of the bank and became the owner. In the summer of 1974, they built a new bank building and relocated into the new building on Dec. 23, 1974. In June of 1975, their son, Robert joined the bank.
The Sixel family continued to live in Scotia, where they owned and operated the State Bank of Scotia. Clarence worked in the bank until January 2006, at the age of 96.
Clarence was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. He served several terms as the Scotia mayor and was involved in the Scotia Community Club. Throughout the years the Sixel family and State Bank of Scotia enjoyed supporting and contributing to all the community and civic activities.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Janet on Sept. 8, 2006; his son, Robert J. Sixel; a grandson, Jarrod Sixel; one brother, Norman Sixel and a sister, Evelyn Kisling.
Memorials are suggested to Zion Lutheran Church or the Greeley Care Home.
[Grand Island Independent, Grand Island, Nebraska, Published: Monday, June 18, 2007]
Submitted by Cathy Danielson
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Janet Sixel
SCOTIA - Janet N. Sixel, 89, of Scotia died Friday, Sept. 8, 2006, in Howard County Community Hospital at St. Paul.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Zion Lutheran Church in Scotia. The Rev. Mark Middendorf will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery at Scotia.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the church. Ord Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Sixel was born April 8, 1917, at Bazille Mills to Ernest Leonard and Lenore Ernestine (Hans) Hoffman.
Survivors of the immediate family include her husband, Clarence Sixel; two daughters and a son-in-law, Janet Jo and Allan Macklem of Elkhorn and Pamela Sue Sweley of Scotia; and a sister, Maxine Mills of New Jersey
Also surviving are a daughter-in-law, Susan Traudt of Grand Island, seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Janet was baptized at an early age into the Lutheran faith at Bazille Mills. She was confirmed on June 15, 1930, at the Grace Lutheran Church at Norfolk.
Janet graduated from Norfolk Senior High School in 1933. She attended Wayne State College for two years. She finished her college degree at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, graduating in 1937. Janet graduated with a degree in history and a minor in music. She also belonged to the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority.
After receiving her education, she taught high school at Plymouth for three years.
On December 24, 1939, she married Clarence H. Sixel. To this union, three children were born: Janet Jo, Pamela Sue and Robert J. Sixel.
On Nov. 1, 1948, the couple moved their family to Scotia, where Mr. Clarence was employed at the State Bank of Scotia. In the summer of 1974, they built a new bank building and relocated into the new building on Dec. 23, 1974. In June 1975, their son, Robert, joined the bank.
The Sixel family continued to live in Scotia, where they owned and operated the State Bank of Scotia. Janet has made her home at the Greeley Care Home since October 2003.
Janet was a member of the Scotia Zion Lutheran Church, where she was involved in many activities. She was a member of the Scotia Women's Club and enjoyed her many civic and church activities.
Beginning in 1960, Janet and Clarence also enjoyed traveling throughout the Untied States and numerous other countries.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Robert; and a grandson, Jarrod Sixel.
Memorials are suggested to Scotia Zion Lutheran Church or Greeley Care Home.
[Grand Island Independent, Grand Island, Nebraska, Published: Sunday, September 10, 2006]
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Robert Sixel
SCOTIA - Robert J. Sixel, 53, of Scotia died Thursday, March 15, 2001, at his home.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the North Loup-Scotia High School Gymnasium. The Revs. Mark Middendorf and Paul Kern will officiate. Private family services will be at 7 p.m. Monday at Zion Lutheran Church in Scotia. Burial will be in the Mount Hope Cemetery in Scotia.
There will be no visitation.
Memorials are suggested to the Scotia Zion Lutheran Church or the North Loup Scotia Schools Foundation.
Ord Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Sixel was born March 18, 1947, in Beatrice to Clarence and Janet (Hoffman) Sixel. The family lived in Plymouth and when he was a year and a half old, they moved to Scotia. He attended North Loup-Scotia schools and graduated in 1965 from North Loup-Scotia High School.
He then attended Kearney State College, where he played on the basketball team and was a member of the Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity. He graduated from there in 1969. That same year he received a teaching and coaching position at Palmer High School. He was the head basketball coach and assistant football coach there.
On August 1, 1970, he married Susan Hudson. In 1974, they moved to Broken Bow, where he taught at Broken Bow High School and was head basketball coach and assistant football coach. He moved back to Scotia in 1975 to work at the State Bank of Scotia, where he worked until his death. While in Scotia, he helped coach North Loup-Scotia's basketball team, which earned its way into the state tournament.
He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Scotia and was the church's treasurer. He was also a member of the Scotia Community Club and the Mid-Nebraska Planning Commission.
His hobbies included coaching and spending time with his family.
Survivors include his parents; his wife; two sons, Jason and Justin Sixel, both of Omaha; and two sisters, Janet Jo Macklem of Omaha and Pam Sweley of Scotia.
He was preceded in death by one son, Jarrod.
[Grand Island Independent, Grand Island, Nebraska, Published: Sunday, March 18, 2001]
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Rev. J. M. J. Smyth
The Rev. J. M. J. Smyth died at Mercy Hospital, Chicago, yesterday, after a long illness.
He was the first pastor of the well-known Catholic colony in Greeley County, Nebraska, and for many years was active in the work of colonization under the direction of the late Bishop O'Connor of Omaha.
Father Smyth was born in Ireland. He was educated for the priesthood at the Troy Seminary, N. Y.
The New York Times, Published June 11, 1900
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Edwin Sommer
EDWIN SOMMER VICTIM OF TRAGIC ACCIDENT
Struck By Car While Walking Along Street in Salt Lake City; Details Lacking
FUNERAL SATURDAY, TWO P. M.
Edwin Sommer, 27, was killed at Salt Lake City, Utah, Tuesday when struck by a car as he was walking in the city. No other details of the tragedy are known here.
He left Scotia Friday, January 13, for Deer Trail, Colo., where he visited at the home of his brother, John, and family, and left from there to go to Los Angeles, Calif., where another brother, Henry, lives. En route he became ill and stopped in Salt Lake City to rest a few days.
Ed' s uncle, Albert Bredthauer, and County Judge Harvey Wilson of Kearney, a brother-in-law, left Tuesday evening for the Utah city, and are bringing the body back to Scotia, arriving in Grand Island tomorrow afternoon at 4:30.
Ed had been employed at the Bredthauer Department Store here until leaving for California.
Of the immediate family the unfortunate young man leaves his mother, Mrs. Lena Sommer, of Scotia, two sisters, Mrs. Harvey Wilson of Kearney and Mrs. Allan Harlan of Beaver City, and five brothers, John of Deer Trail, Colo., Henry of Los Angeles, Calif., Arthur of Seward, William of Bristow, and Everett of Scotia.
The funeral will be held from the Lutheran church in Scotia Saturday afternoon at 2:00, and interment will be in the Scotia cemetery. Private family services will be held at the mortuary preceding the service at the church. Arrangements are in charge of Miller's Mortuary.
[Scotia Register, Scotia, NE, Published 26 January 1939, submitted by Cathy Danielson]
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Dexter Spencer
Fatally Kicked
Scotia, Neb., Sept. 25. [Special]
Dexter Spencer, an 11 year old boy who has been herding for R. L. Walker near Scotia, was kicked by his pony yesterday and died from the injuries received last night.
(Omaha World Herald, Published September 27, 1890)
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Helen (Groetzinger) Tuma
103, Former teacher
SCOTIA - Helen Tuma, 103, of Scotia died Monday, Sept. 16, 2002, at Greeley Care Home.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Scotia United Methodist Church. The Rev. Bruce Phillips will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery in Scotia.
Visitation will be prior to services Saturday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the church or Scotia Rescue Unit.
Ord Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Tuma was born Nov. 6, 1898, at Humphrey to Matthew and Fredricka (Heirz) Groetzinger. In 1906, the family moved southeast of Scotia. She attended rural country school, Normal Teacher Training in St. Paul and Kearney State Teacher's College, where she obtained a teaching certificate. She taught school for seven years, teaching at Cotesfield District 5 School, Barker School near North Loup and another country school west of Cotesfield.
She married Philip Tuma in February 1924 in Julesburg, Colo. In 1929, the couple moved to Greeley County, where they farmed eight miles southeast of Scotia. In 1955, they moved to Scotia. Her husband died Dec. 7, 1983.
She was a member of Scotia United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women and Lamartine Club. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, sewing and crocheting.
Survivors include a son, Ronald Tuma of Cotesfield, and a grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband; a daughter-in-law, Fern Tuma; a grandchild; three brothers, Herman, Harry and Raymond; and two sisters, Sophia and Lucy.
(Grand Island Independent, Grand Island, NE, Friday, Sept. 20, 2002)
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J. W. Van Arsdol
North Loup, Neb., July 10_(Special.)
J. W. Van Arsdol of Horace, Neb., who was killed Friday by falling from his wagon, was buried at Scotia yesterday by Loup Valley lodge No. 255, Ancient Order of United Workmen of North Loup, Mr. Van Arsdol being a member of that lodge. The funeral was one of the largest attended ever held at Scotia.
[Omaha Daily Bee, Omaha, Nebraska, Published July 11, 1899, submitted by Cathy Danielson]
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Mrs. John Wells
Mrs. John Wells passed away at the family home, one mile west and a half mile south of Horace, last Sunday morning, January 17. Her death resulting from complications, she had been ill since last July.
She was born Dece 22, 1891, on a farm near Fullerton, Nebraska, where most of her childhood days were spent. Mrs. Wells was forty-one years old and had lived in the Horace vicinity for twenty years.
During the Nebraska State Fair at Lincoln, on September 1, 1907, she was married to John Wells. They settled down on a farm in the Horace vicinity, where they have been living since. To this union five children were born, one boy and four girls. The children are: Mrs. Don Ebbeson of Tekamah, Nebraska; Vera Brandt of Fort Collins, Colorado; Melvin Wells of near Horace; Twila, eleven years and Jean, eight years, who still remain with their father.
Her father, Cy Marshall of Horace, five brothers and two sisters survive. They are as follows: Harold, Bill, Roy, Blanche and Mrs. Liesley, who reside near Fullerton, Nebraska; Lawrence Marshall of Cushing, Harry of Grand Island and Raymond of Horace, Nebraska. Her mother having passed away a year ago last fall. She leaves to mourn a host of relatives and friends.
Mrs. Wells was a regular attendant at the Methodist church in Scotia, until her illness. She was respected and loved by all who knew her.
Funeral services were held Wednesday morning, January 20, at the Horace Baptist church. Interment was made in the Fullerton cemetery.
[Scotia Register, Scotia, Nebraska, Published January 28, 1931, submitted by Cathy Danielson]
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Mrs. Bessie C. Welsh
Mrs. Bessie Welsh, 62, Passes Away Friday
Funeral Services Sunday Afternoon at Horace Church and Interment in Scotia Cemetery Sister of Mrs. J. S. Everett
Mrs. Bessie C. Welsh, a resident of Horace for many years, passed away Friday at her home there at the age of 62 years. Funeral services were held at the family home Sunday afternoon at 2:15 and at the Horace Baptist church at 2:30, conducted by Rev. J. T. Sawyer of the Greeley Methodist church, and interment was in the Scotia cemetery. Miller' s Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.
A quartet, Mrs. Ben Sweet, Mrs. Walter Grantham, Rev. Grantham, and Mrs. Albert Daudt, accompanied by Miss Muller, sang. Pallbearers were M. T. Clement, Henry Karre, Carl Jensen, George Cooper, Louis Jeffres and Ivan Johnson.
Relatives and friends from North Platte, Cotesfield, Scotia, Greeley, Ord, Burwell, Belgrade, and North Loup attended the services.
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Mrs. Bessie Catherine Welsh
Mrs. Bessie Catherine Welsh was born near Ida Grove, Iowa, November 1, 1876, and passed away at her home in Horace, Nebr., January 20, 1939, at the age of 62 years, two months and 19 days.
She moved with her parents from Ida Grove, Iowa to Council Bluffs, Iowa at the age of two years. From there they moved to Harlan, Iowa where she lived until she was 14 years old.
The family came to Nebraska in 1890. On October 26, 1898, she was married to Wm. A. Welsh at Ord, Nebr. To this union was born two daughters, Mrs. Ivan Johnson, and Luree, who was at home with her mother. Her husband passed away just two years to the day and almost the hour prior to her passing.
She leaves to mourn her going these two daughters and five grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. J. S. Everett of Scotia and Mrs. C. A. DeLancey of Belgrade, and one brother, C. B. Acker, of Horace. All of her married life was spent in Horace and vicinity. Mrs. Welsh was a home-loving person and was happiest when she was doing a service for her family or friends. She leaves a host of friends to mourn her passing.
[Scotia Register, Scotia, NE, Published 26 January 1939, submitted by Cathy Danielson]
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Charles Winter
Charles Winter Dies Here Friday Evening
Old Resident Passes Away Following Lingering Illness of Many Years Duration
Funeral Services Monday
Charles Winter, 87, highly respected resident of Scotia, died at his home Friday evening following a long illness. The Winters moved to a farm east of Scotia in 1895, where they lived until moving to town a number of years ago.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Martin Keller from the Lutheran Church Monday afternoon following brief services at the home. Interment was in Mt. Hope Cemetery here.
The Register joins with the multitude of friends in extending sympathy to the bereaved ones.
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Charles Winter passed from this life Friday evening at the age of 87 years, 1 month and 19 days. His death was principally due to his advanced age, although he had been especially ailing for the last four years.
Mr. Winter was born in Germany, January 24, 1848. At the age of seven he and his parents came to New York. There they resided for seven years. From there they moved to Altamont, Illinois. Here he attended the Lutheran School and was confirmed in the Lutheran Church.
In 1874 he was united in marriage with Miss Bertha Zillman, eleven years later they came to Nebraska, homesteading near Lodgepole, where they made their home for ten years. In 1895 they moved near Scotia and later to Scotia, where they were residing at the time of his death.
He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, and three children, Gustav of Winner, S. D., William of Scotia and Mrs. Edward Biskeborn of Scotia; thirteen grandchildren, two brothers and two sisters, Julius of Altamont, Gustav of Omaha, Nebr., Mrs. Leppin of Altamont, Illinois and Mrs. Merting of Whiterock, S. D.
On sweet and blessed country,
The home of God's elect.
Oh sweet and blessed country,
That eager hearts expect.
Jesus, in mercy bring us.
To that dear land of rest,
Who art, with God the Father And Spirit, ever blessed.
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Card of Thanks
We wish to thank those who so kindly helped us in our recent bereavement.
Mrs. Chas. Winter
Mr. & Mrs. Gustav Winter
Mr. & Mrs. William Winter
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Biskeborn
[Scotia Register, Scotia, Nebraska, Published March 21, 1935]
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Ella (Baker) Wood
Mrs. William R. Wood Dies Monday Night
Mrs. William R. Wood, pioneer of Greeley County, died at her home east of Horace Monday night following an illness of several weeks duration. Burial was in Mt. Hope cemetery in Scotia yesterday.
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Ella (Baker) Wood - Obituary
Ella Baker was born in Thurman, Warren County, New York. Her mother died when she was three years old and she was reared by her maternal grandmother.
At fifteen she began teaching school and taught for ten years.
In 1879 she was united in marriage to William R. Wood of Chestertown, Warren County, New York. To this union were born eight children and eleven grandchildren, five of whom are living: Russell W., Watson and Orren of Greeley, Carman of Loup City, and Leah Dye of Comstock. Three children preceded her in death, Clarence D., Mary Louise and Fred M.
They came to Nebraska in 1883 and settled on a homestead in Greeley County where they made their home until her death July 23, 1934 at the age of 79 years, 2 months and 23 days.
[The Scotia Register, Scotia, NE, Published November 26, 1934, transcribed by Cathy Danielson]
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Ed Wright
He Was Tired of Life
Special Dispatch to the World Herald.
Scotia, Neb., Dec. 10 - Ed Wright, the leading merchant of Scotia, committed suicide this evening by shooting, ill health being the cause. He has been a great sufferer for many months.
(Omaha World Herald, Omaha, Nebraska, Published 11 Dec 1896)
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G. C. Wright
Editor Wright Is Dead
Pioneer Attorney and Newspaper Man Passes Away at Greeley
Special Dispatch to the World Herald.
Greeley Center, Neb., April 1. - G. C. Wright, editor of the Greeley Citizen and a prominent attorney and democratic politician died at his home here last week after a short illness, at the age of 73 years.
He was born in Maryland and when a young man moved to Waverly, Ia., where he was prominent in his profession and in politics for a number of years, being a delegate to the national democratic convention in 1876. He was also a prominent member of the Masonic order, under the auspices of which he was buried.
He moved to Greeley county, Nebraska in 1887, and continued in the practice of his profession holding the office of postmaster at Scotia, Neb., under the administration of ex-President Cleveland. His law partner was his daughter, Miss E. E. Wright, the only member of his family surviving him.
In 1898 he purchased the Greeley Citizen as Greeley and he, with his daughter, have edited and published it until his death. "The Citizen will continue under the able management of the surviving partner, Miss E. E. Wright."
(Omaha World Herald, Omaha, Nebraska, Published 02 Apr 1900)
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