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Bucklin Herald Obituaries

Very kindly transcribed AND submitted by: Pamela Molloy  (These obituaries include Linn, Macon, and other areas.  The individuals who either lived, or died in Linn. Co., Mo., have two  (**) after their name.    kk)

 

(updated: Monday, August 03, 2009)

 

 

                        ADAMS, Florence (nee West)

 

ADAMS

 

Florence Adams was born February 28, 1918 and departed this life May 8th, 1935, age 17 years, 2 months and 14 days.

At the age of 15 years she was married to Bert Wade Adams and to this union one child was born, little Bettie Bernice Adams, now four months old.  Besides the husband and infant daughter she leaves her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Willie West, three sisters and two brothers, Raymond, Maxine, Maudie, Darlene and Robert.  Two sisters and one brother preceded her in death.

Florence was a kind and loving wife and mother and leaves many friends besides her own relatives who loved her.

Funeral was conducted at the Assembly of God Church Friday afternoon at 2:30 by Mrs. Cline.  Burial was in Zion cemetery.

 

The Bucklin Herald          May 17, 1935

 

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ADMIRE, Nancy Jane (nee Pleasant) 

 

OBITUARY

 

Mrs. Nancy Jane Pleasant Admire was born Jan. 15, 1869 in Chariton county, Mo., and passed away at the home of her son Mal Admire in St. Joseph, Mo., Feb. 16, 1944.  She is the widow of Wm. Admire, who passed away Jan. 2, 1944.  She is survived by four other sons, T. P. of Galesburg, Silas B., Bermingham, Wm., Jr., St. Joseph and Richard Admire of Mendon; two daughters, Mrs. W. C. Koger of Wyconda and Mrs. Roy Miller of St. Joseph and one brother John Pleasant of St. John, Kans.  Besides her children she leaves 24 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

She was a member of the Baptist church at College Mound, Mo.

Mrs. Admire was laid to rest beside her husband in the Masonic cemetery.  Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Chapfield of Mendon.

Flower girls were Kathryn Rose Petska, Clara Bell Admire, Peggy Ann Davis, Joan Shaffer, Rose Mary Delaney and Juanita Simmons.  Pallbearers were Raymond Huff, Gerald Johnson, Eldon Malloy, Joe Douglas and Dale Carriker and S. P. Admire.

 

The Bucklin Herald                                February 24, 1944

 

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ADMIRE, Wm. D.

 

OBITUARY

 

Wm. D. Admire passed away Sunday morning Jan. 4, at his home in the Lyndon Hotel.  Funeral services were conducted by the Baptist minister of Mendon at the Christian church Tuesday afternoon.  Burial was in the Masonic cemetery.

 

Mr. Admire was born in Putman county March 3, 1872.  He was married to Nancy Jane Pleasant Nov. 16, 1892.  To this union seven children were born.  He united with the Baptist church in 1917.  Mr. Admire has been a resident of this community for a number of years and was respected by all who knew him.

 

He is survived by his wife and seven children as follows:  T. P. Admire of Galesburg, Ill., Silas B. Admire of Birmingham, Mo., Wm. D. Admire, Jr. of St. Joseph, Mal Admire of St. Joseph, Mrs. W. C. Koger of Wyconda, Richard Admire of Mendon.  Also 24 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren and many friends.

 

The Bucklin Herald                                                      January 6, 1944

 

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ARBUCKLE, Julia Etta  **

 

OBITUARY

                                                                                                                  Julia Etta Arbuckle

After the setting sun of this life has faded, there comes to those who have been faithful unto the Master, the dawning of a new day, whose glows and wonders never fadeth away.  With the hope for such an eternity the soul of Julia Etta Arbuckle has winged its way to the Great Beyond.

Julia Etta Arbuckle was born on a farm southeast of Bucklin, in Macon county, Dec. 8, 1871, and departed this life at the same place March 14, 1943, being at the time of her death 71 years, 3 months and 11 days of age.  She was preceded in death by her father, mother, one brother and two sisters.

She is survived by three brothers and two sisters.  They are as follows:  Tom and Robt. of Bucklin; George of San Bernadino, Calif.; Mrs. Myrtle Duncan of Bucklin, and Mrs. Olive Kelso of Ethel.

Besides these near loved ones she leaves 3 nieces, 13 nephews, many other relatives and friends.

During the early years in her life she was a teacher.  She taught in Macon and adjoining counties for 21 years and was loved and held in the highest esteem by her pupils and school acquaintances.

After the death of her mother she quit teaching and came home to act as a mother to the rest of the family.  She took care of her father until his death and then continued to keep for her brother Tom, with whom she lived at the time of her death.  Her love and devotion to her home and family portrays her true character and reveal those high ideal of true womanhood.

Miss Etta united with the Presbyterian church some 30 years ago, and was a devout member, giving of her time and means for the upbuilding of the cause of Jesus.  She attended the services of her church as long as her health would permit.

This departed loved one and friend had but very few faults and world of virtues.  She has now joined the realm of righteous spirits to await the coming of her Lord and Savior.

The clouds of sorrow hang deep and heavy upon those who new and loved this beautiful life and character, but her faith and the faith of the living in eternal things, lifts this curtain of darkness and then we all seem to hear the voice of our Savior so he says: “Well done thou good and faithful servant.”

Funeral services were held at the Larson Funeral Home in Bucklin Monday, March 15, at 3 p.m., conducted by Rev. F. M. Tibbs.  Burial was made in the Masonic cemetery.

 

The Bucklin Herald    March 18, 1943             

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BAKER, Alice Malinda (nee Ruse)  **

Obituary

 

Alice Malinda Ruse was born Oct. 4th, 1854, near Jamestown, Ohio and died at her home near Bucklin, Mo., Aug. 14th, 1927.

 

She was united in marriage to W. D. Baker, of Macon county, Mo., Dec. 3rd, 1884.  To this union eight children were born.  Of which, four have gone on before.

 

Those who are left to mourn their loss are her husband W. D. Baker, and four children, Mrs. Mary Dowell, of Bucklin, Mo.; Albert Baker of Bucklin, Mo.; Mrs. Cleo Molloy, of New Cambria, Mo.; and Mrs. Merilean Johnson, of New Cambria, Mo.; one sister, Mrs. Etta McClain, of Glendale, Texas, and ten grandchildren.

 

She was united to the Christian church in her early days.

 

She was a kind and loving wife and mother and was loved by all who knew her.

 

Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday at 1:00 p.m., conducted by Rev. A. O. Hallam.  Interment in Cash cemetery.

 

The Bucklin Herald                    August 19, 1927

 

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BARNES, Annie Eliza (nee Richardson)  **

OBITUARY

 

Annie Eliza Richardson Barnes, daughter of Mary and Fountain Richardson was born March 16, 1857, in Linn county near New Boston, Mo., and departed this life Oct. 2, 1943, at the home of her daughter Mrs. Ida Richardson at Callao, Mo., at the age of 86 years 6 months and 16 days.

She was united in marriage to Wm. Thomas Barnes May 30, 1879 and to this union 8 children were born, Effie A. Babbitt of Fairland, Okla.; Ida G. Richardson of Callao and Julia Ann Stufflebean of New Boston; her husband and four children Mary F., Melvin J., Sarah E., and an infant son preceded her in death.

Mrs. Barnes became a member of the Methodist church in her early girlhood and remained a faithful member.

She is survived by three daughters, Ida Richardson, Effie Babbitt and Julia Stufflebean, one sister Mary McCollum of New Boston, one brother Fred Richardson of New Boston, 19 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends who knew her and she will be sadly missed.

Mrs. Barnes has one grandson in the service Pfc. Leonard S. Stufflebean stationed somewhere in Sicily.

Funeral services were conducted by Rev. E. M. Mayhew of Callao at Nester Chapel three miles west of New Boston.  Burial was made in the nearby cemetery.

 

The Bucklin Herald                   October 14, 1943

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BENNETT, John W.  **

FUNERAL HELD FRIDAY FOR JOHN W. BENNETT

 

The funeral for John W. Bennett, who passed away at the home of his daughter Mrs. W. C. Brown in Brookfield, Wednesday January 20, 1943 was conducted by Rev. I. O. Hall, Friday afternoon at two o’clock at the home and interment made in Rose Hill Cemetery.

 

Mr. Bennett was born December 11, 1853 in Sullivan county, Missouri and he spent practically his entire life in Linn County.  He was married to Miss Lucy Van Bebber in 1873.  Ten children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Bennett and those surviving are Lawrence Bennett, Mrs. Eva Brown, Mrs. Ada Deem, Vardamus Bennett, Mrs. Ida Bentz, and Mrs. Lacy Manley, all of Brookfield, and Mrs. Edna Arrington, of Forest City Arkansas.  There are ten grandchildren.

 

Mr. Bennett was widely known over all North Linn County and had lived to see the country grow from the primitive use of ox teams, the horse and buggy stage, to automobiles and airplanes.  He was a man of many good qualities and the members of his family have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends, in the loss of their aged father.

 

The Bucklin Herald                              January 28, 1943

 

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BERQUIST, Mrs. John (Mary)

Funeral Services Held Sunday for Mrs. John Berquist

 

Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at the South Swede church for Mrs. Mary Berquist, wife of John Berquist, who died last Thursday at the age of 90 years.  The Rev. H. A. Manewal, a long-time friend of the family, came from McClouth, Kans., to conduct the services.

She was born in Sweden, Oct. 27, 1851.  At the age of 17 she came to America with her parents, three sisters and a brother, all of whom preceded her in death.

In her young womanhood she gave freely of her strength to the hardships of pioneering that faced all of the early settlers of the Swedish community scattered between Bucklin and New Boston.

On Oct. 27, 1876, she was married in Dallas, Tex., to John Berquist.  Three daughters were born to them, two of them having died in infancy.  Mr. Berquist’s work on the railroad took the family to nearby Fort Worth, and in their home there was food and lodging for the itinerant Methodist preachers who were pioneering in Christian work.  Services were held in their home until a church could be built.

Mrs. Berquist was a charter member of Fort Worth’s first W.C.T.U., and was an earnest, active worker.

She is survived by her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Holmlund , and three grandchildren, Gern and Carroll Wash and Earl Holmlund.

 

The Bucklin Herald                    April 30, 1942

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BROWNLEE, Allen 

Obituary

 

Allen Brownlee was born near Wyandotte, July 27, 1854, and passed away Jan . 25, 1924, aged 69 years, 5 months and 28 days.

He was married to Miss Laura Pankey, Jan. 13, 1878.  Two children were born, a son and a daughter.  The son passed away four years ago.  His wife and daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Yount mourn their loss.

Mr. Brownlee was converted and joined the Methodist church forty-five years ago and has remained faithfully in the fellowship of that church since.

Funeral services were conducted at Wyandotte church Sunday at 2:00 p.m., by Rev. J. A. Medley.  Interment in the nearby cemetery.

 

The Bucklin Herald                    February 1, 1924

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BURNETT, Ella Sophia  (nee Cash)  **

MRS. WM. BURNETT DIES AT HOME NEAR BUCKLIN

 

Tuesday evening , Oct. 12, Mrs. Wm. J. Burnett passed away at her home near Bucklin at the age of 79 years.

Funeral services were conducted from the home Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock by Elder J. C. Jones of Plattsburg.  He was assisted by Elder S. L. Pettus of Macon.  Interment in Rose Hill cemetery Brookfield.

Ella Sophia, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Cash, was born near Bucklin, Mo., Jan. 29, 1867 and spent her entire life in the same community.

On Jan. 14, 1886 at her father’s home, she was married to Wm. J. Burnett and to this union 10 children were born, six of whom survive:  Mrs. Susan Bradley and Lee Burnett, Bucklin, Neil, Grandon and Chas. Burnett, all of Nora Springs, Iowa, and Mrs. Louella McClintock of Walnut, Kans.  Besides the sorrowing husband and children Mrs. Burnett leaves 23 grandchildren, four great grandchildren, three brothers and many other relatives.

Mrs. Burnett was a member of the Primitive Baptist church and was ever true to its teachings.  She was a good neighbor, a loyal friend, a loving wife, mother, and sister, whose memory will ever live in the hearts of her loved ones.

 

The Bucklin Herald                                October 21, 1943

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BURNETT, William F.

WM. F. BURNETT OF THE ZION COMMUNITY PASSED AWAY

 

Wm. F. Burnett, familiarly known to all his friends as Fred, passed away at the age of 59 years at the Brookfield hospital about 11:30 Thursday night and the body was brought to New Cambria in the Gilleland ambulance.

He was born in Macon county Aug. 1, 1884, and spent most his life in the Zion community northwest of New Cambria.

He was married to Miss Melvina Alice Conklin Sept. 17, 1905, and to this union five sons and one daughter were born.

He is survived by his wife and sons and daughter namely, Wm. E., Charles and Arthur of San Diego, Calif., and Evert and Edward of the home and Mrs. Eva Head of Bucklin; two grandchildren and two brothers John Burnett of Marceline and Walter Burnett of Clarence and one sister Mrs. Lizzie Cash of Florence, Kans.

Funeral service will be held at the New Cambria Presbyterian church at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon and the Masonic lodge of Bucklin will also conduct their services.

Funeral arrangements will be in charge of the Gilleland Service.

 

The Bucklin Herald                    September 30, 1943

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BURRIS, Henry James  **

Obituary

 

Henry James Burris was born April 15, 1877, at New Cambria, Mo., and died at his home in Bucklin Oct. 30, 1927, aged 50 years, 6 months and 15 days.

He was united in marriage to Grace Allie Siemans Feb. 15, 1898.  To this union eleven children was born.  They are:  Dena Bramer, Virgil, Jewel, Ruby, Ralph, Levoine, Richard and Donna Jane, of Bucklin, Gladys of Brookfield, and Carl of Minnesota.  One child and the wife preceeded him in death.

Besides his family he leaves five sisters and three brothers;  Mrs. Henry Behrman, Mrs. Mae Teters of Bucklin, Mrs. Joe Jenkins, Mrs. Ann Milliron of New Cambria, Mrs. John Detrich of Kansas City, Jess of Marceline, William of Bucklin, Albert of Novinger.

He spent his boyhood days and part of his married life in the vicinity of New Cambria, later moving to Bucklin where he resided until his death.

He was a devoted husband and father, a good neighbor and a true friend.  He will be sadly missed by a host of relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon conducted by Rev. Alfred Munyon.  Interment in the Masonic cemetery.

 

The Bucklin Herald                  November 4, 1927

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BYLER, John Gilbreath

Died in Oklahoma

 

Mrs. W. O. Davolt of this city received the sad news last Friday of the death of her father, J. G. Byler, at the home of his son, Fred Byler, in Hastings, Okla.  after only a short illness.

John Gilbreath Byler was born in Cooper County, Mo., Sept. 24, 1832, and died in Hastings, Okla., Thursday, July 19, 1924, being at the time of his death 90 years, 8 months and 25 days old.

He was united in marriage to Miss Drucilla Adcock April 16, 1856, who preceded him to the great beyond 39 years ago last June.

To this union was born 9 children all of whom are living except the oldest, H. A. Byler, who died a few years ago at his home near Ethel.  Those who survive are:  Mrs. W. O. Davolt of this city, Mrs. J. R. Ray of Vona, Colorado, Mrs. W. F. Troutman of Des Moines, Iowa, Mrs. Ephriam Teter of Elkhart, Kansas, N. W. Byler of Ethel, W. B. Byler of Marceline, C. P. Byler of McRea , Montana and Fred Byler of Hastings, Okla.

Deceased united with the Christian church in an early day and had since lived a consistent Christian life.  The last time the writer talked to “Uncle John” as we were pleased to call him, he said that he had lived up his days of usefulness and was ready to go.  This was just a short time before he left for Oklahoma.

He was well known in East Linn and West Macon counties, and his large number of friends will be grieved to learn of his death.

 

The Bucklin Herald                                  July 27, 1923

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CARRIKER, Chester  **

 

OBITUARY

 

Chester Fay, son of Jake and Mary Carriker passed away at the home of his son, Jim, in Bucklin on February 2, 1943.  He was born in Bucklin on April 7, 1866 and was 76 years, 9 months and 26 days old at the time of his was spent in this life was spent in this community.

 

Martha Malloy became his bride in January 24, 1899 and nine children were born of this union four of whom preceeded the father in death.  The wife passed away a little more than two year ago.  Surviving are two sons and three daughters Charley, of Rubio, Iowa; Frances Guggerty, Peria, Ill. Mary Dilley, Oskaloosa, Iowa; Jim of Bucklin and Allie Fisher of New Sharon, Iowa.

 

Twenty –six grand children, seventeen great grandchildren other relatives and friends.

 

In the hearts of his children he lives to be remembered as a kind and loving father.

 

The Bucklin Herald                    February 11, 1943

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CASH, Loyd Trever 

Obituary

Loyd Trever Cash was born in Macon County, Mo., Feb. 18, 1896, and departed this life after a somewhat extended illness which was very likely brought on by being gassed while in the army, April 21, 1924.

On May 2, 1920, Loyd was married to Miss Opal Peters, of Bucklin, Mo., and to this union three children were born, whose names are Lola Louise, who also went to be with Jesus April 12th, 1921, Loyd Junior and Carl Edwin.

Loyd leaves to miss his presence a wife and two small children, who were above mentioned, a father and mother, also eight brothers and sisters living.  Their names are Burch and Willie Cash, Nora Tuttle, of New Cambria; Creta La Clare of Wood River, Ill.; Audrey Peters, of Bucklin, Mo., Lourine, Hazel and Gertrude Cash, who live at home with their parents.

The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Elmer Snyder, Assembly of God minister, assisted by the Assembly church choir of Bucklin, Mo.

Loyd was tenderly laid to rest in the Zion cemetery to await the resurrection day, when we all with him will stand before a just God to be judged as we have lived.

The Bucklin Herald                    May 2, 1924

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CASH, WALTER  **

 

ELDER WALTER CASH DEAD

 

Walter Cash, well known over the United States and dearly loved elder of the Primitive Baptist church passed away at his home in St. Joseph Wednesday morning May 19 after a two months illness which was caused from high blood pressure.  He was 84 years of age.

 

Elder Cash was born and reared in the Cash School district just south of Bucklin and lived here the greater part of his life until about 35 years ago he moved to St. Joseph where he has since resided.  He united with the Primitive Baptist church at West Union which is located about three miles north of Marceline when a boy, and at the age of 18 he began to preach, his first sermon being delivered in this church.  He held a pastorate there 18 or 19 years and has been actively engaged in this preaching and teaching since.  This work took him to all parts of the United States and where ever he went he met great success.

 

He was the brother of Mrs. W. J. Burnett of Bucklin and visited her and other relatives frequently and conducted services at West Union.

 

He is survived by his wife and nine children, one sister and three brothers.

 

The funeral will be conducted in St. Joseph Friday afternoon and the burial will be made there.

 

Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Burnett and daughter, Mrs. Nate Bradley and probably other relatives from here will attend the funeral.

 

Sympathy is extended to the relatives in their bereavement.

 

The Bucklin Herald                    May 21, 1937

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CASH, Wm. A. **

 

WM. A. CASH, LIFE-LONG RESIDENT OF RUSSELL TWP., PASSED AWAY

 

Wm. A. Cash, 74 years of age, died early Thursday morning at the McLarney hospital in Brookfield.  He was a life-long resident of Russell township, northwest of New Cambria.  He was born Aug. 26, 1869, on the farm adjoining his present home.

 

He leaves his wife, Mrs. Sarah Cash of the home, two sons Birch of New Cambria and Wm. Of Rothville, six daughters Mrs. Chas. Tuttle of Ethel, Mrs. Jimmie Shampine of Olathe, Kans., Mrs. Fred Peters of Kansas City, Mrs. Virgil Parker of Detroit, Mich., Mrs. Hobart Baker, Clawson, Mich., Mrs. Noble Martin of Clawson, Mich., 27 grandchildren, three great grandchildren, one brother John Cash of Florence, Kans., two sisters Mrs. Geo. Burgner of Brookfield and Mrs. John Burnett of Marceline.

 

Funeral services will be held at the Zion church, north of New Cambria at 2 p.m. Saturday, conducted by Rev. E. V. Campbell, and burial in the Cash cemetery under the direction of the Gilleland Funeral Service.

 

The Bucklin Herald                    December 16, 1943

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COHOON, Wilber L.  **

 

Services Held for Wilbur L. Cohoon

 

Wilbur L., son of William and Margaret A. Cohoon, was born on a farm near Bucklin, Linn county,  Mo., Jan. 9, 1870, died No. 10, 1940, at the age of 70 years, 10 months, and one day.

 

He was married to Susie F. Jones March 21, 1897.  To this union was born one daughter, Mrs. Goldie Marcusson of New Boston, Mr. and Mrs. Cohoon also reared in their home an adopted son, Glen D., whom they took at the age of two years.  He leaves to mourn his passing the wife, two children, five grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Benton Mattingly of Nind, Mo., Mrs. Elmer Wright and one brother, Leslie Kelsoe of Ethel, and host of friends and relatives.  One brother, Will Cohoon, preceded him in death six months ago.

 

Mr. Cohoon had been in failing health for seven months of his life.  He bore his great suffering with wonderful patience and Christian fortitude.  He often expressed himself to his family as being ready and willing to go when the master called him.

 

Wilbur was a man of few words but of good deeds as his large circle of relatives and neighbors would testify.  They one and all remember the many deeds of kindness bestowed upon all.

 

He confessed his Savior in the year 1897 and was immersed by his father-in-law, W.W. Jones.

 

The following poem expresses his passing:

Passing out of the shadows into a clearer night,

Stepping behind the curtain, getting a brighter light,

Weary of all earthly pleasures, heart sick and ready to sleep,

Ready to bid our friends farewell, wondering why they weep,

Passing out of the shadows, into eternal day,

Why do we call this dying, this sweet going away?

By The Family

 

The Bucklin Herald                    November 21, 1940

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COHOON, William  **

 

William Cohoon Dies at Brookfield

 

William Cohoon, son of William and Margaret Cohoon, was born Sept. 4, 1874, near Bucklin, Mo., and died May 24, 1940 at Brookfield, at the age of 65 years, 7 months and 21 days.

 

Oct. 4, 1903 he was united in marriage to Anna Miller.  To this union three children were born.

 

Before his marriage, he farmed in partnership with his brother, Wilbert on a large farm near Heffler, Mo., where he continued to live for a number of years.  In the year 1905 he moved to a farm southwest of New Boston where he has since lived.

 

In 1916 he and Mrs. Cohoon became members of the Christian church at New Harmony.  In later years he placed his membership in the Methodist church at Nester.

 

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, one son, Gale, of Bucklin,  two daughters, Ruth Swan of Burlington, Iowa, and Mary Evelyn Jones of New Boston; two brothers, Wilbert Cohoon of New Boston and Leslie Kelso of Ethel; two sisters, Mrs. Benton Mattingly of Nind and Mrs. Elmer Wright of Ethel; seven grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

 

He was a loving father and a good friend and neighbor to all who knew him.

 

The Bucklin Herald                    May 30, 1940

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DAVOLT, Clarence Kelsey

CLARENCE KELSEY DAVOLT

Clarence Kelsey Davolt, who was killed by a passenger train at Ethel Friday, Nov. 7 was born on a farm near Ethel, on Nov. 2, 1884 the son of Isaac and Nancy Davolt.  He was 57 years old at the time of his tragic death.

On Dec. 8, 1912, he was united in marriage to Delia Gardner, who with their six children mourn his departure.  The children are:  Mrs. Bennie Sewell of Graceville, Minn., Mrs. Glen Garrett of St. Louis,  Mrs. Luther Earl Elliott of Kansas City, Arthur of Bucklin and Clifford and Milford of the home.  He is also survived by five grandchildren, a sister, eight brothers and other relatives.

Practically all his life was spent in Ethel or its vicinity.  For many years he has been in the employ of the Santa Fe railway, and it was while working for this company that he met his death.

In 1911 he united with the Baptist church, and held membership in this organization until his death.  During the many years he spent at Ethel, he worshipped with his family at the Christian church.  Honest and upright in all his dealings, Clarence was the type of citizen any community would be proud to claim

The Bucklin Herald                    November 20, 1941

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DAVOLT, Elizabeth, Mrs.  (nee Byler)   **

MRS. ELIZABETH DAVOLT DIES AT THE AGE OF 73

Elizabeth Jane Byler, the eldest daughter of John G. and Drusilla Byler, was born Jan. 8, 1864 in Cooper County, Missouri.

She passed away April 9, 1937 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ova Powell near Brookfield, Mo.

She spent most of her girlhood days in that vicinity, later she moved with her family to the New Boston community.

Early in life she joined the Christian church and remained faithful through life.  She missed very few services until about three years ago when she fell and injured her hip, then  - on Sunday morning her thoughts turned churchward.

On Dec. 24, 1882, she was married to William Owen Davolt.  They spent 55 years of married life together.

She leaves to mourn their loss her aged husband, William Davolt; six children namely; Claude Davolt, Bolivar, Mo.; Perry Davolt, Bucklin, Mo., Edward Davolt, Sheffield, Ia.; Mrs. Ina Morgan, Arribia, Colo.; Ava Powell, Brookfield, Mo.; John Davolt, Richards, Colo.  Fourteen grandsons, ten granddaughters, one great-grandson, four great-granddaughters, two sisters, Mrs. Dollie Teeters, Elkhart, Kansas., and Mrs. Dellie Troutman, Des Moines, Ia., three brothers, William Byler, Marceline; Chas. Byler, Wyoming, and Fred Byler, Okla., also a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at the Christian church at 1:30 Sunday afternoon by the Rev. Earl C. Lewis.

Interment was made in the Bell Cemetery near Ethel, Mo.

The Bucklin Herald                    April 16, 1937

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DAVOLT, Frank

Brought here for Burial

News of the death of Frank Dowell, 89, which occurred at the home of his daughter, Mary Dowell, in St. Joseph, last Sunday was received here Monday.  The remains were brought here Tuesday and taken to the Cash cemetery for burial.

Deceased was a resident of Bucklin for a number of years.   But owning to ill health has made his home in St. Joseph for the past five years with his daughter.

He is survived by four sons and three daughters and several grandchildren.  Also, a sister Mrs. Jas Griffin.

The Bucklin Herald                    August 19, 1927

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DAVOLT, Fred  **

Fred Davolt

Fred Davolt was born in Macon county, Mo., September 9, 1883, and died at his home three miles southeast of Bucklin Saturday, June 23, 1923, aged 39 years, 9 months and 14 days.

One June 17, 1909, he was united in marriage to Miss Nellie Lake of Prairie Hill.  To this union was born seven children, 5 boys and 2 girls, 1boy and 1 girl having died in infancy.

Fred was a member of the High Hill Presbyterian church where he was a regular attendant at church and Sunday School.  He leaves to mourn their loss a wife, 5 children, 4 brothers, 3 sisters and an aged mother, besides a host of friends and relatives.

Fred was a kind husband and father, a good neighbor, and will be greatly missed by his friends and neighbors.

Funeral services were held at High Hill church Monday, June 25, conducted by Rev. J. W. Green in the presence of a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends.

Interment was in the High Hill cemetery.

The Bucklin Herald                    August 6, 1923

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DAVOLT, John P.

Obituary of John P. Davolt

The subject of this sketch was born on his father’s homestead in White township Macon county Missouri September 4, 1847; died at his son Walter’s home, two miles north and east of Bucklin, Feb. 14th, 1922.  At his death he was 74 years, 5 months and 10 days old.  The deceased had spent most of his days in Macon and Linn counties, and during these long years, had formed many warm friends and associates, those living will miss him.

The education facilities, when he was growing up were limited, compared to this day and time, consequently his education was neglected although he could read, write and cipher fairly well.  He married Miss Margaret Nester in the year 1873, to this union four boys and one girl was born, one boy dying in infancy.  The other children are living in different State, namely;:  Mrs. Kate Evans Kansas City Kans,  Franklin Davolt, Mountain Grove, Mo., Harry , of  Ft. Madison, Iowa, and Walter of near Bucklin.  The deceased was baptized by elder W. W. Jones over 30 years ago, and united with the New Harmony church congregation.  He lived as near to the Cross of Christ as most Christian under the many trying circumstances which he passed through for 25 years.  He contracted inflammatory rheumatism 35 years ago which made a bad cripple of him the remainder of his life.  He had no permanent home for the past 20 years, he made his home with his children and relatives.

I.C. Kelso

The Bucklin Herald                    February 24, 1922

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DAVOLT, Mrs. Perry (Virgie Ann Dowell) 

Mrs. Perry Davolt Passes Dec. 11

Dies After Illness of Three Years;

     Rites Held Monday

Virgie Ann Dowell, daughter of George W. and Nancy Dowell was born November 14, 1882, on a farm near Ethel, Missouri.  She departed from this life December 11, 1937, after a lingering illness of nearly three years.  She spent her girlhood days in the community where she was born.

On November 14, 1906 she was united in marriage with Perry A. Davolt, by the Rev. John Chadwell.  To this union three children were born, Mrs. Velva Powell, Helena and George W. Davolt.

On March 13, 1937, she united with the Christian church.

She leaves to mourn her departure her husband and three children of the home, her mother, Mrs. George W. Davolt, Galesburg, Ill., her son-in-law, George R. Powell, five sisters, Mrs. John Truitt, Galesburg, Ill., Mrs. Everett Warner, Brookfield, Mo., Mrs. M. S. Hays, Springfield, Mo., Mrs. Mark Lovett, Springfield, Mo., Mrs. Floyd Grant, Galesburg, Mo., one brother, Mr. Albert Dowell, New Cambria, her father-in-law, Mr. W. O. Davolt, also a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.

The funeral was conducted at the Christian Church in Bucklin on Monday afternoon, Dec. 13 by Rev. E. C. Lewis.

Burial was made in the Bell cemetery near Ethel.

The Bucklin Herald                    December 17, 1937

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DAVOLT, Wm.  **

WM. DAVOLT PASSED AWAY SUNDAY

Wm. Owen Davolt, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Davolt, was born April 11, 1856, in Macon county, and died Sunday at the home of his daughter Mrs. Andrew Powell, near Brookfield.  He spent most of his life in Macon and Linn counties.

December 24, 1882, he was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Jane Byler, who preceded him in death April 9, 1937.

He leaves four sons, C L Davolt of Fairplay, Perry Davolt of Bucklin, Edward of Shefffield, Iowa, and John of Elkhart, Kans.; two daughters Ova Powell of Brookfield and Mrs. Ina Morgan of Arriba, Colo.  There are also 26 great grand children and 24 grand children.

Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Christian church in Ethel and burial was in the Bell cemetery at Ethel under the direction of the Larson Funeral Service.

The Bucklin Herald                    January  13, 1944

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DOWELL, Blanche (Miss)  **

Obituary

Miss Blanche Dowell, born October 24, 1896, died Dec. 22, 1916.  Age twenty years, one month and twenty-eight days.  She was the daughter of Geo. And Birdie Dowell, who live two and one-half miles northwest of Bucklin.  The death was caused from injuries received from falling from a buggy five weeks ago.  Miss Blanche was a bright and beautiful young lady, always obedient to her parents and kind to all.  She had many friends.  It seems hard to give up one so young and full of promise, but God knows best.  To his will we all must bow.  And after a while we shall know this his will was best. 

The funeral was from Zion church Monday afternoon conducted by Rev. Marion Moore.

There are beside the parents, three brothers and three sisters who live to mourn the loss of their precious dead.  It was a sad Christmas for them.  May God bless and comfort them all.

The Bucklin Herald                    December 29, 1916

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DOWELL, Frank  **

Brought here for Burial

News of the death of Frank Dowell, 89, which occurred at the home of his daughter, Mary Dowell, in St. Joseph, last Sunday was received here Monday.  The remains were brought here Tuesday and taken to the Cash cemetery for burial.

Deceased was a resident of Bucklin for a number of years.   But owning to ill health has made his home in St. Joseph for the past five years with his daughter.

He is survived by four sons and three daughters and several grandchildren.  Also, a sister Mrs. Jas Griffin.

The Bucklin Herald                    August 19, 1927

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DOWELL, George W.

At Rest

George W. Dowell, of Ethel, Missouri, was born Oct. 4, 1852, and departed from this life April 1927, at 4:25 p.m., after a lingering illness of six years.  He died at age of 75 years, 6 months and 14 days.

Mr. Dowell was united in marriage to Nancy De Lila King, March 7, 1875.  To this union was born ten children, three of which died in infancy.

Mr. Dowell united with the Methodist Episcopal church at the age of twenty-one.

He came to Macon county at the age of five, where he resided until his death.  Mr. Dowell lived on a farm 3 ½ miles west of Ethel, Mo.

He leaves to mourn their loss his wife and seven children, one son and six daughters, all of whom were present when the end came, nineteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.  The children are Mrs. J. W. Truitt, Galesburg, Ill.; Mrs. E. M. Warner, Ethel, Mo.; Mrs. Perry Davolt, Bucklin, Mo., Mrs. S. M. Hays, Springfield, Mo.; G. A. Dowell, Ethel, Mo.; Mrs. Mark Lovett, Ethel, and Mrs. Leta Mott, of the home.

To know him was to love him.  Dead, no we do think of it as that but as rebirth to the fullness of the stature of Jesus.

Mr. Dowell will be sadly missed from his home and the community at large.  The funeral services were conducted in the home, by Rev. Ray, of Ethel.  The remains were laid to rest in the Bell cemetery.

The Bucklin Herald                    April 29, 1927

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DOWELL, Leslie W.

GRANDSON OF SCOTT DOWELL KILLED

Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Lampe received a telephone call from Mrs. Minor Wilkes of Macon Sunday stating that her nephew, Ensign Leslie W. Dowell of Tulsa, Oklahoma, was killed Saturday in a plane crash which occurred seven miles north-east of Norman Naval Air Station, Norman, Oklahoma.  The cadet who was flying the plane was also critically injured.

Ensign Dowell was the instructor and was on a routine flight.

Leslie Dowell was grandson of the late Scott Dowell, and also a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Brammer of Tulsa, Okla., and a relative of Mrs. O. W. Lampe of New Cambria.  He was the son of Vern and Gladys Brammer, and visited here many times when a boy.  He was married to a Dallas, Texas girl on Dec. 26, 1942, and had been in training since April, 1942.

Mr. and Mrs. Verne Dowell have another son in the service and also a third son who will go into training in May.

The family, which is well known here, have the sympathy of their many friends in New Cambria and community.

This is the nearest casualty that has fallen to this community since the starting of the war.

The Bucklin Herald                    April 15, 1943

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EDSALL, Richard S. 

Richard S. Edsall

The subject of this sketch was born in Russell township, Macon County, Mo., June 27, 1886, and died at Roswell, New Mexico, Jan. 19, 1920, aged 34 years, 6 months and 22 days.

He was married to Miss Versa Dowell Nov. 4, 1908.  To this union three children were born,  Rheba, 9 years old, Vaughn, 8 years old, and Raymond, 5 years old.

With the exception of a short time that he resided in Kansas and a short in Marceline his days were spent at and near the place of his birth.

Deceased had been in failing health for some time, and last fall he decided to go to Roswell, New Mexico, where he hoped to be benefited.  So he disposed of his property and on Oct. 13, 1919, he, his wife and their youngest child left for the above place, but we are told that at no time did the change seem to have the desired effect.

“Dick” as we knew him best, was a good boy, always striving for the better things of life.  He was a dutiful son, kind husband, and in indulgent father, always cheerful, bearing his sufferings without a word of complaint. 

Besides his wife and children, he leaves to mourn their loss his mother, Mrs. B. F. Edsal, and five sisters, namely:  Mrs. Lillie Dinsmore and Mrs. Ola Edwards, both of Ethel, Mo., Mrs. Myrtle Morris and Mrs. Iva Cantwell, of Bucklin, and Mrs. Maude Milsap of Marceline.

The remains arrived here Tuesday, Jan. 20, and were taken to Zion Church, northeast of Bucklin, where funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. conducted by Rev. Morgan of New Cambria, and the Bucklin Masonic Lodge, of which he was a member.  Interment in Cash Cemetery.

The Bucklin Herald                    January 23, 1920

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EDWARDS, Elizabeth Jane  **

Elizabeth Jane Edwards

Elizabeth Jane, daughter of Martin and Elizabeth Mendenhall, was born July 5th, 1843, in Russell township, Macon Co., Mo., where she lived until December 1918, at which time she moved to Bucklin where she lived until the end of her life, which came at 6:30 a.m. July 7th.  She was 81 years  and 2 days old.

She was married in 1859 to James Wilson.  Two children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Wilson; Sylvester, who died in infancy, and Mrs. Mary Lear, of Bucklin.  Mr. Wilson passed away in January 1863.

Mrs. Wilson was married in 1867 to John Dowell.  To them two children were born; Alice, who died in infancy, and Mrs. Laura Millsap, of Onaga, Kan.  John Dowell died in 1871.

In 1876 Mrs. Dowell was married to David Edwards.  To them was born one child, Cass Edwards, of Bucklin.  David Edwards died in April 1894.

She leaves one son, two daughters, eight grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, two step-children, Mrs. Martha Phillips, of Topeka, Kans., and J. W. Edwards, of Hart, Mo.  She also leaves two sisters and one brother; Mrs. Lucinda Plummer, of Hepburn, Iowa; Mrs. Arminda Haines, of Eldorado Springs, Mo., and Jasper Mendenhall of Eldorado Springs, who, on account of old age and failing health are unable to be present.

Mrs. Edwards was a member of the Union Brethren church for about 60 years.

The Bucklin Herald                    July 11, 1924

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EPPERLY, David N.  **

Obituary

David N. Epperly died at his home, east of Bucklin, July 13, 1927. at the age of 77 years, 7 months and 5 days.  He was born and raised in Randolph county and came to Macon county in his late sixties.

In 1869 he was united in married to Mrs. Martha Kezar.  Seven children were born and 3 died young.

He leaves to mourn, his wife, John and Jim Epperly, Mrs. Geo. Wolfskill, Mrs. Harve Moxley, his stepson, Geo. Kezar, 18 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren besides a host of friends.  He was loved by all who knew him and will be sadly missed.

There is a place of sacred rest,

Far, far beyond the skies,

Where beauty smiles eternally,

And pleasure never dies.

The Bucklin Herald                    July 22, 1927

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FISHER, Martha E.

Martha E. Fisher Taken by Death

Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Fisher were held Monday afternoon at the Christian church, with the Rev. A. Novak of Marceline officiating.  Burial was in the Masonic cemetery.

Martha E. Fisher, daughter of W. A. and Luticia Malloy, was born April 2, 1871, in Adair county, and departed this life, Nov. 3, 1940 at the age of 69 years, six months and one day.

She was united in marriage to Chester Carriker in 1889, and to this union were born nine children, four of whom preceded her in death.  Two died in infancy, and Jake Carriker and Ona Quinn died at a later time in life.

In 1916 she was united in marriage to Phillip A. Fisher.

She leaves to mourn her passing, the husband and five children:  Charles Carriker of Washington, Iowa, Minnie Googerty of Peoria, Ill., Mary Dillie of Oskeloosa, Iowa, Jimmie Carriker and Allie May Hughes of New Sheron, Iowa.  There are also 25 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, three brothers:  Abe Malloy, Charles Malloy, and Grover Malloy, one sister, Mrs. Emma Mason; and a host of other friends and relatives.

Mrs. Fisher united with the United Brethern church at Rothville as a young girl.  Later she joined herself with the Holiness people and continued in that faith until her Father called her home.

She was well thought of by all of her friends and neighbors and was always willing to lend a helping hand in time of need.

The Bucklin Herald                    November 7, 1940

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FISHER, Eveline (nee Malloy)

Fisher

Mary Eveline Malloy was born in Collon County, Texas, February 15th, 1859 and died at the age 76 years, 5 months, 5 days.  She came to Johnson County, Missouri with her parents at the age of 7 years.  Here she lived until her marriage to William Henry Fisher on April 1st, 1877.

To this union were born ten children, three of whom are living and were present at the time of her death, Mrs. Emma Croy of Bucklin; Mrs. Susie Burnett of Linneus; and Earl of Brookfield.  Five girls and two sons preceding her in death in infancy.  She leaves to mourn her death besides her husband and three children, one sister, Mrs. Philip Fisher, of near New Cambria; one brother, Abe Malloy of Bucklin; two half brothers, Grover Malloy of Cheyenne, Wyoming, and Charley Malloy of Oskaloosa, Iowa; and one half sister, Mrs. Susie Mason of Oskaloosa.  She leaves 16 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren, a host of other relatives and friends.

Mrs. Fisher professed her faith in Christ at an early age and through all these trying years and long days of suffering she remained faithful to the end.  She was a faithful wife and devoted mother.  She lover her family, her home and her friends and neighbors and was loved in return by all who knew her.  For a number of years she had been in poor health, but only confined to her bed a short time.  Her loving and faithful companion stayed by her through all their long married life together.  She will be greatly missed by her loved ones, but our loss is heavens gain for she lived a constant Christian life.

The Bucklin Herald                    July 26, 1935

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GRIFFIN, E. J.  **

Griffin

E. J. Griffin, a life long resident of Bucklin, passed away in Brookfield Friday morning.  For the past thirty days he has been confined to his bed at the home of his son, Albert Griffin, 124 West Clayton street.

The funeral, conducted by Rev. Wm L Andrews, was from the Methodist church in Bucklin Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock and burial was in the Bucklin cemetery.

Erastus Jerome, son of George and Elizabeth Griffin, was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, October 25, 1861.  When he was seven years of age he came to Missouri with his parents and located near Bucklin.

In early life he was united in marriage with Miss Joan Davolt of Bucklin, and to this union were born twelve children, of whom ten survive, Mrs. Myrtle Hicks of Galesburg, Illinois; Mrs. Lillie Griggs, of Chicago, Illinois; John Griffin, of Bucklin, Missouri; Mrs. Bettie Smeltzer, of Wenatchee, Washington; Charles Griffin of Watsonville, California; Mrs. Dora Power, of Kansas City, Missouri; Mrs. Arvilla Nickerson, of Auburn, Nebraska; George Griffin, of Marceline, and Albert Griffin, of Brookfield.  The wife and mother passed away twenty-nine years ago.

Later Mr. Griffin was again united in marriage, this time with Miss Sarah Nickerson, of Bucklin.  To this union was born one daughter, Mrs. Viola Williams, of Callao, Missouri.  Mrs. Griffin preceded him in death in May, 1926.  He is survived by 41 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.

The Bucklin Herald                    April 19, 1935

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GRIFFIN, Sarah Ellen (nee Nickerson)  **

Obituary

Sarah Ellen Nickerson was born in Linn County, Missouri, May 4, 1880, and died in the Kirksville hospital May 8, 1926, age 46 years and 4 days.

She was married to Jerome Griffin Dec. 8, 1907.  To this union was born one child, Mrs. Viola Ray, of New Cambria, Missouri.

She united with the Baptist church in 1906.

She leaves to mourn her death her husband, one daughter, one granddaughter, eleven step children, four sisters and three brothers.

Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at the house of Simon Griffin, by Rev. J. A. Medley.  Interment in the Masonic cemetery.

The Bucklin Herald                    May 14, 1926

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HEAD, William L.  **

Funeral Services Held Sunday for William L. Head

William L. “Canie” Head, son of Ira and Catherine Head, was born in Linn County, Sept. 4, 1870.  His death occurred Feb. 22, 1941 in Marceline at the age of 70 years, five months and 18 days.

His wife, Mattie, and two sons, Emerson of Meadville and Willis of Detroit, survive.  Two daughters preceded him in death.  Two brothers, Charlie Head of Fort Morgan, Colo., and Jim Head of Brookfield and two sisters, Miss Lizzie Head of Purdin and Mrs. Alice Johns of Kansas City are also living.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 23 in Garner, Mo. and were presided over by the Rev. Alfred E. Munyon of  Marceline.  Burial was in the Garner cemetery.  Short services were held at the Larson funeral home before going to Garner.  During these services a quarter composed of Mrs. G. S. Townsend, Mrs. C. A. Larson, Guy Borron and C. A. Larson sang, “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” and “It is Well With My Soul.?  “Just a Few More Days” and “ Unclouded Days” were sung by Ken Guyer, Mrs. Harrison Blackburn, and Mr. and Mrs. Q. Guyer.  Mrs. Guyer and Mrs. Blackburn sang “The Last Mile of Way” at the cemetery.

The Bucklin Herald                    February 27, 1941

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HILL, Walter Brownlee  **

Last Rites for Brownlee Hill Today

From Budget Gazette

Walter Brownlee Hill, 26 year old young Brookfield business man passed away at the home 1017 Brookfield Avenue, Monday morning at 5 o’clock, January 25, 1943.

Funeral services were conducted this afternoon from the Christian Church by Rev. N. W. Nilsson and interment made in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Brownlee, as he was known by his many friends, was born in Brookfield September 24, 1916.  He attended the Brookfield schools and the Missouri Valley College at Marshall.

Following the death of his father several years ago, he associated with his mother, Mrs. C. W. Hill in the operation of the Hill Furniture and Undertaking business and was eminently successful.

He was a young man of many sterling qualities, energetic and active in the civic and social affairs of the city.  He was one of the youngest members of the Brookfield Rotary Club.  Coming from two of Brookfield’s finest families, he possessed a background of which he was justly proud, yet he was extremely democratic and his close friends were those coming from all walks of life.  He was a grandson of the late Senator Walter Brownlee whose name he bore and the late Rev. B. F. Hill, who represented Linn County for a number of years in the Missouri Legislature.  A bright future appeared before him, in the minds of his many friends, when death took him from our midst, Brownlee Hill will be sadly missed in this community.

Those who survive in addition to the mother, are Mrs. B. F. Hill, grandmother; Mrs. C. C. McIntyre, aunt of Okmulgee, Oklahoma; Miss Dora May Hill, aunt, of Gary, Indiana;  F. Clay Hill, uncle, of Liberty; Harry Hill, uncle of Oklahoma City; and Mrs. Walter Brownlee, grandmother , of this city.

The mother and other relatives have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends in their hour of sorrow.

The Bucklin Herald                    January 28, 1943

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HOGENSON, Anna Susan (nee Olson)

Ethel Lady Came to America in Sail Boat

  Saw Great Chicago Fire ‘71

ETHEL LOSES A LOVED AND RESPECTED CITIZEN

Anna Susan, daughter of Bertena and Lars Olson, was born May 6, 1855, in Arnedahl Norway, and passed away at her home in Ethel, Dec. 6, 1943, at the age of 88 years and 7 months.

Many of us recall Mrs. Hogenson telling so interestingly of her coming from Norway to America at the age of 6.  The voyage was made in 9 weeks in a sail boat, landing at Quebec, Canada, and going from there directly to Chicago where she lived for 10 years.  Mrs. Hogenson spoke with interest of carrying a small doll in her arms and reaching over the side of the boat, catching the high waves as they tossed to boat to and fro, throughout the trip.

Her father was a life long sailor and true to characteristic of the people in Norway, she loved the water.  She won the favor of the captain of the boat on which the voyage was made and he would carry her about on the deck.  Mrs. Hogenson enjoyed so much relating the early history of her life spent in Norway and the writers thought this bit of information would have been pleasing to her to have it related at this time.

In 1873 she, with her parents moved to Wein, Mo., where they lived on a farm for several years.  In 1880 she was united in marriage to Peter Hogenson at Goldsberry, Mo., and they resided on a farm near there until 1898, at which time they moved to Ethel, where she spent the rest of her life.

To this union was born four children, Andrew L., Sophia, Josie and Bertena.  One daughter Sophia, preceded her in death September 7, 1927, also her husband April 8, 1928.

She leaves the following children to cherish her memory, Andrew L. and Josie of the home and Mrs. Bertena Clardy, all of Ethel.  Mrs. Lottie Weinberg and Mrs. Clarise Heggem of Chicago, Miss Margaret Olson and Mrs. Rachael Lake of Marceline, Mo., nieces, Fred Jacobson and Merrill Jensen nephews of Chicago; four grand children, Louis Hogenson of Ethel, Julius of Kirksville, Grace Hilyard of Long Beach, Calif., and Lucille Clardy of Ethel; a number of great grandchildren, other relatives and a host of friends.

Mrs. Hogenson served the public for many years of her life and won the friendship and respect of all she came in contact with and with her passing we feel the great loss of a good neighbor, a loyal friends and a respected citizen most sacred to our memory.

Mrs. Hogenson attended Sunday school with Tod Lincoln, Abraham’s son in Chicago and was also an eye witness to the great Chicago fire in 1871.

Funeral services were conducted from the Presbyterian church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock by the Rev. Chas. McCoard and burial was made in the Ethel cemetery under the direction of the Larson Funeral Service.

The Bucklin Herald                    December 9, 1943

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HOUGHTON, Anna Mary (nee Siemens)

PASSING OF AN OLD RESPECTED CITIZEN

Anna Mary Houghton died at her home in New Cambria at 5 o’clock, Saturday morning, at the age of 76 years, 6 months and 9 days.  She had been ill for the past six weeks.

Mrs. Houghton was born March 2, 1867, at Brama Haven, Germany.  She was the daughter of Eibert and Sophia Siemens.  She was united in marriage with Walter Houghton on May 20, 1891, who preceded her in death six months ago.

She came to this country at the age of one year.  Her parents moved south of New Cambria when she was 3 years old.  She has been a resident of Macon county for the past 73 years.

Mrs. Houghton became a member of the Congregational church 51 years ago.

She is survive by one sister, Mrs. D. O. Jones of Macon and three sons, Geo. L., James E. and Wm. D., all of New Cambria, and four grandchildren Eugene of Quincy, Virgel Dean, Arvetta Grace and Wm. Shelton Houghton of New Cambria and several niece and nephews.

Funeral service was Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the New Cambria Congregational church conducted by Rev. Chas. McCoard, pastor of the Presbyterian church.  Burial was in the New Cambria cemetery under the direction of the Gilliland Funeral Service.

The Bucklin Herald                    September 16, 1943

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HOUGHTON, Walter L.

OBITUARY

Walter L. Houghton, 86 years of age, died at his home at 2 o’clock Sunday morning, March 7, after an illness of about 6 months.

Mr. Houghton was the son of James H. and Julia M. Houghton and was born Nov. 16, 1856, at Dayton, Ohio.  At the age of 10 years he moved with his parents to a farm south of New Cambria.

He was united in marriage to Miss Mary Siemens in 1891.  To this union three children were born, George L., James E. and William D., all of New Cambria.

Fifty-one year ago he professed faith in Christ and united with the Congregational church of New Cambria.

Mr. Houghton was a successful farmer in the community three miles south of New Cambria, retiring in 1932 after which time he made his home just south of town.

Besides his wife and sons he is survived by two brothers Julius of Brown City, Mich., and Theodore M. of New Cambria, also four grandchildren.

Funeral services were held from the New Cambria Congregational church Tuesday, conducted by the pastor Rev. W. A. Roberts and burial was in the New Cambria cemetery under the direction of the Gilleland Funeral Service.

Sympathy is extended the family.

The Bucklin Herald                    March 18, 1943

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JIMARS, Clarence Franklin  **

Obituary

Clarence Franklin Jirmars, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Jirmars, who was born on April 27, 1908, passed away on Nov. 13, 1929; age twenty-one years, six months and sixteen days.

Clarence spent his entire lifehood with his mother and father on the home farm, located eight miles north of Bucklin, Missouri, assisting in every way possible to make things just a little more pleasant for them.

He attended Warner District School until graduation, and immediately subsequent to his graduation he chose as his life’s work the occupation of farming, and at all times manifesting a great interest in the welfare of his home and community at large.

Besides being a kind, thoughtful, loving and obedient son, he was a real partner in interest with his mother and father, and hand in hand they together pursued the occupation of farming, sharing equally the results of their combined conscientious efforts.  Clarence of his own volition assumed the moral obligation of caring for his mother and father, and was especially devoted to his mother, never failing to do the little things that would directly or indirectly lighten the burden placed upon her, as a mother, and make her just little more happy.

Beside leaving a vast number of friends and relatives, he left a sad and broken-hearted mother and father, and three brothers to mourn his sad death and departure.  The three brothers are:  John A. Jirmars, Bucklin, Missouri; Charles W. Jirmars, Bucklin, Missouri, and James E. Jirmars, Kansas City, Missouri.

Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Reynolds, pastor of the Baptist church in Brookfield, at Pleasant Grove church at 11 a.am. where a large concourse of neighbors and friends assembled to pay their last respects to the departed.

Clarence was laid away to rest in the Pleasant Grove church cemetery on November 15, 1929.  His body alone was lowered to rest, but his soul will live forever.

The Bucklin Herald                    November 22, 1929

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KEZAR, George

GEORGE KEZAR DIES

George W. Kezar, 72, farmer who lived near New Cambria, died at his home Friday afternoon at 1 o’clock.  Funeral services were held at the home Sunday afternoon and burial was in the New Cambria cemetery.

He is survived by the widow of the home and five children.  They are Mrs. Martha Siemens, New Cambria;  Mrs. Maggie Kitchen, Bucklin;  Mrs. Leona Tamplin, Brookfield;  Mrs. Hattie Richie, Omaha; and Albert Kezar, New Cambria.  There are 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

The Bucklin Herald                    October 20, 1938

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KELSO, Margaret Adeline Cohoon (nee Davolt)

Kelso

In the quiet hours of the morning just as the new day was silently breaking a precious life ebbed its way into the mysterious realm beyond.  The death angel had flitted again into our midst and its summons had been answered.  It was at this time that the soul of Grandmother Kelso left its earthly home and in so passing it became immortal.

Margaret Adeline Davolt was born October 14, 1851 and departed this life November 10, 1935, having reached the age of 84 years and 26 days at the time of her death.

On August 30th, 1866 she was united in marriage to Wm. C. Cohoon.  To this union 4 children were born, Mrs. Benton Mattingly, Yarrow, Mo., Wilbert and William, both of New Boston, Mo., and John another son died at 4 years of age.

On June 12, 1879 Mr. Cohoon passed away and she was left a widow with these small children to care for.  After tenderly and watchfully caring for her children for five years she was again married and became the wife of Isaac Kelso.

To this union two children were born, Mrs. Gladys Wright and a son, Leslie, both of Ethel.

On February 11, 1923 Mr. Kelso passed away and since that time she liver with her son, Leslie.  Besides the five children, who were at her bedside when the end came, she leaves to mourn her departure 17 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren.  Two brothers, Wm. of Bucklin, Mo., and David of Elkhart, Kansas, and many other relatives and scores of friends and neighbors.

She was a member of the Christian Church and was sincere and earnest in her religious convictions.  She was a Christian of the highest type as she always cleaved to that which was right and good and abhorred that which was false and wrong.

As a mother, sister, friend and neighbor Grandmother Kelso ranked among the finest that God ever sent to this earth for her children she lived a life of unselfish devotion, always endeavoring to do things for their satisfaction and enjoyment.

To everyone else she was nothing less than a mother she was good to everyone, no matter who it was and tried always to help others over the steep and rocky places of life’s journey.

Even though this mother, grandmother, relative and friend has departed forever from us, each of us whom are sorrowing find consolation when we look back and see what a useful and beautiful life she has lived.  Again we are condoled when we know that all of these things which have impressed our lives and have been written on the sands of time, have also been written in God’s record books of Heaven.  To all those who remain the life of Grandmother Kelso is a challenge.

For 84 years she has witnessed the changes in a swift moving world.  She has lived through periods of depression, temptations, joys and sorrows and each time she has been the victor.

Never once was she undaunted by all of life’s incessant surging elements.  May all whom are left behind look to his life as a model, so they too when the summons calls them to join that innumerable caravan that moves on and on into eternity, be prepared, as Grandmother Kelso was to pass on into the land of everlasting rest and pleasant dreams.

The Bucklin Herald                    November 22, 1935

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KING, Mary Ellen (nee Truitt) Cooley  **

Mrs. Mary Ellen King

Mary Ellen Truitt was born in Macon County, Mo., March 27, 1843.  At the age of 13 she united with the Methodist Episcopal church.

In 1860 she was united in marriage to Thomas Cooley and to them was born one son, N. W. Cooley, of this city.  Her husband passed away in 1865.

In 1867 she was again married.  This time to Joseph King.  To this union were born the following children:  sons, J. W. King, of Bynumville; T. V. King, of Bucklin;  Alex King, of Dawn, Mo., and Benjamin and Grover, deceased.  Daughters, Mrs. Sarah Cunningham, of Bucklin; Mrs. D. P. Osborne, of Placerville, Calif., and Mrs. H. C. Wright, of Bucklin.

There are 39 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.

Mrs. King was a devoted wife and mother and a good neighbor.  Her life was spent in Macon and Linn counties.  Some time after she united with the Methodist church she transferred her membership to the Christian church of Bucklin of which she was a member at the time of her death.

During the last six months of her life she was in poor health, and while at the moment her death was not expected it was believed by her friends and children that she must soon, because of the ravages of disease, end her earth career. She passed on  att 10:00 a.m. July 11th, aged 81 years, 3 months and 15 days, beloved and mourned by her children, relatives, and friends.

Funeral at Methodist church conducted by Rev. J. A. Medley.  Burial in Masonic cemetery.

The Bucklin Herald                    July 18, 1924

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LANGWELL., Cora May  **

Obituary

Cora May Langwell, daughter of William and Mary Langwell, was born in Marceline, Missouri, March 28, 1891, and passed away at the family home near St. Catherine, Missouri, May 8th, 1926, at the age of 34 years, 1 month and 10 days.

Her childhood was spent in the Linhart chapel neighborhood until April 1914, when she moved with her parents to the St. Catherine community.  The family home was here until the time of her death.  She attended country school at the White School, north of St. Catherine.

Cora was converted several years ago and since has been one of the finest Christian believers; it has ever been the privilege of the writer to meet.  Her ideas were very clear cut and she was absolutely unswerving in her religious convictions.  Her Faith had removed the fear of death and to her the time of leaving friends and loved ones was a time of gladness and thanksgiving.  She left us with joy in her heart because she knew she was going to meet the Master.  The world would be a much happier place if more people had the sublime faith that this girl had.  She has taken something from the community that has not only been a source of strength and comfort to her family but to her friends as well.  Even in her sickness members of the family consulted with her in regard to business matters and other personal affairs.  Her judgment was always good.  She truly was an exceptional character.

Several years ago Miss Langwell contracted tuberculosis and felt from the beginning that she had no chance.  It seemed that from that time she tried to be a model of courage and Faith to all who visited her.  Few sick people had had more affection or greater gifts bestowed upon them than she.  Flowers, books, handkerchiefs, and all the little gifts that mean so much to an invalid were gladly received by her and her expressions of appreciation were simple proof of her gratitude.

Cora is the second member of the family to go, a brother, Ralph, dying on an operating table April the 4th, 1918, at the age of 11 years.  With these two exception the large family circle is unbroken.  There are left to share the burden with each other, father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Langwell; 5 sisters, Mrs. C. E. Bruner, of Marceline, Mo.; Mrs. Enoch Landreth, of Marceline; Mrs. Guy Wolfe, of Ft. Madison, Iowa; Mrs. Geo. Clark, of Brookfield; Jessie at home; four brothers, W. R. of Marceline; C. F. , of Kansas City, Kans.; E. H. of St. Catherine, Mo., Vesta at home, and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were conducted at Wyandotte Chapel and the body lowered into a grave covered with flowers, May 10th, 1926.  Peace to his ashes.

                                                 Frank A. Tinney

The Bucklin Herald                    may 14, 1926

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LOVETT, Clara Richardson (nee Baker)

OBITUARY

Clara Richardson Lovett, daughter of James and Katherine Baker, was born near Purdin, Mo., Aug. 24, 1867, and died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Ruth James of near Bucklin July 3, 1943, age 75 years, 10 months and 9 days.

She was united in marriage to Frank Richardson, who preceded her death May 24, 1916.  To this union four children were born, namely, Charles Richardson of Callao, Oscar Richardson of Fresno, Calif., Ruth James of Bucklin and Bertie Rulon, who preceded her in death Jan. 1, 1939.

Sept. 11, 1921, she was married to John C. Lovett of Ethel, Mo.  He passed away in May, 1935.

Mrs. Lovett became a member of the Christian church in Shelby in early girlhood and remained a faithful member until death.  She is also survived by 19 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren and a host of friends who will sadly miss her from the walks of the living.

Funeral services were held at Nester Chapel, about 5 miles west of New Boston Monday, July 5, at 3 p.m. conducted by Rev. H. E. Corbin of Bucklin.  Interment in cemetery nearby under direction of the Larson Funeral Service.

The Bucklin Herald                    July 7, 1943

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LOVETT, Delbert  **

DEATH OF DELBERT LOVETT

Delbert Laughlin, son of Thomas and Sarah Lovett, was born December 11, 1921 at Ethel, Missouri passed away on November 3, 1938 at Brookfield hospital, at the age of 16 years, 10 months and 28 days.

He is survived by his mother, father, two sisters, Mrs. Tony Frisinger, of Ethel and Mrs. Opal Lacer of Bucklin; two brothers, Dennis and Eugene of Bucklin; three nieces Dorothy and Mildred Frisinger of Ethel; and one nephew, Russel Frisinger of Ethel; and other relatives and a host of friends.

Delbert endeared himself to the hearts of those who knew him, and he will be sadly missed by all.

Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. E. M. Hines at 3:30 Saturday afternoon at the Pleasant Grove church.  Interment in the church cemetery.

The Bucklin Herald                    November 10, 1938

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MARCUSSON, William David  **

WILLIAM D. MARCUSSON

William David Marcusson, who met death on Monday, April 27, when the tractor with which he was plowing overturned on him, was born on a farm near New Boston, on Sept. 5, 1901.

He was married April 16, 1924, to Goldie Cohoon.  To this union were born three children, Maurice, Marjorie, and Mary Lou.

Except for one year spent in California when he was a young man and six years in which he farmed near Aurora in Hamilton county, Nebraska, his entire life was spent in the community in which he was born.

When he was fourteen years old he united with the Christian church at New Boston and remained a faithful member of that church until his death.  For many years he served as deacon and elder in this church.  He had also served in those capacities in the Christian church in Aurora, Neb.

He is survived by his wife and children, his father, Carl Marcusson of New Boston, his mother, Mrs. J. H. Stokesbary of Kansas City, one brother of Ocean Park, Calif., an aged grandmother, Mrs. Emma Marcusson of Bucklin, seven aunts, two uncles and a large number of cousins and friends.

One sister preceded him in death about 20 years ago.

Known to his many friends as “Bill,” Mrs. Marcusson will be greatly missed in his community for he was always ready to lend a helping hand or offer a word of cheer to all who needed it.

The Bucklin Herald                    May 7, 1942

William Marcusson of New Boston Killed by Tractor

William Marcusson, farmer of near New Boston, met death Monday afternoon in a tragic accident, when his tractor overturned and pinned him beneath a wheel.

His son, Maurice, and a brother-in-law, Glen Cohoon, were driving a car near the Marcusson place.  The car became stuck in the mud, and they went to the field to get Mr. Marcusson to use his tractor in pulling the car out.

They found him lying in a deep ditch, the large tractor on its side with one wheel almost covering Mr. Marcusson’s body.  It was impossible to remove the heavy machine until several neighbor men were called in.

It is thought that as he plowed, he looked back to watch the plows, and the soft dirt banking the ditch suddenly gave way.  Apparently the accident had occurred only a short time before discovery of the body.

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Christian church in New Boston.  He is survived by his wife, three children, and other relatives.

The Bucklin Herald                    April 30, 1942

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McCOLLUM, Allie  **

OBITUARY

Allie McCollum, youngest son of John and Winnie McCollum, was born in Linn county, Mo., on May 15, 1876.  He parted this life Feb. 20, 1948, in the home of his daughter Mrs. Bill Gall.  He was 66 years, 9 months and 2 days old.

On Aug. 26, 1896, he was married to Emma Belle Perrin.  To this union 5 children were born.  Three died in early life.

Besides his wife, remain two daughters, Mrs. Ada Schreckhise of Purdin and Mrs. Opal Gall of Shelby; three grandsons, Elonzo Schreckhise of Chula Vista, Calif., Randall Lee Schrekhise of Shelby and Buddy Gall of Shelby; two brothers, Jeff and Tom of New Boston.

Except for one grandson, Elonzo, the family was all with him during his sickness.

A kind husband and a loving father and a member of the Church of Christ, Allie lived his entire life in Linn County.

Evangelist Arthur Freeman of the Church of Christ of Chillicothe conducted the services at the Pleasant View church with burial in nearby cemetery.

The Bucklin Herald                    March 4, 1943

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McCOLLUM, John Wesley

OBITUARY

John Wesley McCollum died June 21, 1943, age 77 years at the home of his daughter Mrs. Nellie Green.  He suffered a stroke of paralysis in January, 1942, and has been in failing health since.  He suffered another stroke two weeks ago and was seriously ill to the time of his death.

He was a son of Henderson and Mary McCollum and was born March 19, 1866, near Owasco, Mo.  He was married to Mary Ann Ratliff, Nov. 3, 1894.  She preceded him in death in April 17, 1933.

He is survived by three daughters Mrs. Garrett Newkirk of Bucklin, Mrs. Earl Green of Kirksville, Mrs. Chas. Ford of Brookfield.  Two sisters Mrs. Rachel of Detwiler, Mrs. Geo. Emberton of Flemington.  One brother Howard of Tacoma, Wash.  Five grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

He was member of the Primitive Baptist church of Goldsberry and Masonic lodge of Bucklin.

Funeral services were held in the Goldsberry church conducted by Elder S. L. Pettis.  Burial in the Helton cemetery.

The Bucklin Herald                    July 1, 1943

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MENDENHALL, Alvira G (nee Tuttle)

Mrs. J. S. Mendenhall

Miss Alvira G. Tuttle, daughter, of Mr. and Mrs. George Tuttle, was born near New Cambria, Macon county, Missouri, April 20, 1849 and died in the hospital in St. Joseph, Missouri, July 8, 1926, aged 77 years, 2 months and 18 days.

On July 29, 1867, she was united in marriage with John S. Mendenhall.  To this union eight children were born, only two of whom survive the mother, Mrs. Ben Schaeffer and Mrs. A. B. Cameron, both of Stanberry, Missouri, two brothers, T. P. Tuttle and J. M. Tuttle of Bucklin, Missouri, four grandchildren and a large circle of friends and relatives.

When quite a young woman the deceased was converted and joined the United Brethren church, being a charter member of the Brookfield organization of that denomination.  For many years she has been a faithful and consistent member.

That she was a good woman is the testimony of every family and community in which she has lived or made her home.  While for the past several years she has made her home with her daughters in Stanberry, where she was always made welcome and comfortable, she has spent much of her time in Brookfield, Bucklin and Rothville with relatives, and it may truly be said that in every relation of life she has been faithful and efficient, always able to see the best that was in people with whom she associated.

The funeral services, conducted by Rev. J. D. Mendenhall and assisted by Rev. W. M. Pettibon, was from the United Brethren church, Sunday, July 11 at 2:30 in the afternoon, and interment, under the direction of C. W. Hill, was made in Rose Hill cemetery.

                         Brookfield Gazette

The Bucklin Herald                                July 16, 1926

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MENDENHALL, Elnora Belle (nee Dowell)  **

OBITUARY

Elnora Belle Dowell was born in Russel township, Macon county, Mo., Feb. 29th, 1868, and died at her home near Bucklin, Jan. 23, 1919.

Her early childhood was spent on the home place of her parents three and one-half miles north of Zion church. 

In 1888 she was united in marriage to H. F. Mendenhall of the Zion neighborhood and to this union twelve children were born, eight of whom survive the mother.

Her life was a sweet life, a life of labor, a life of love, always trying to help her children and others beside herself.  A more unselfish character would be hard to find.

The surviving children are Oscar, Angus (in France,) Snowdie, Jay, Carlos, Ray, Clint and Harold.  May God’s comfort be theirs is the wish of their friends and neighbors.  Funeral services were conducted at the Zion church, Jan. 24, 1919, by Frank A. Tinney, pastor of St. Catherine Circuit.

The Bucklin Herald                    January 31, 1919

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MENDENHALL, H. F.  **

DEATH OF H. F. MENDENHALL

H. F. Mendenhall died at his home in Bucklin Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock after an illness of five weeks.

Funeral services were conducted from the Zion church Tuesday at 2 p.m., by the Rev. E. M. Hines.  Burial was in the Cash cemetery.

Howard F., son of Mr. and Mrs. Alamander Mendenhall, was born in Macon county, northeast of Bucklin, Mo., January 14, 1866.  He died at his home in the south part of Bucklin on September 3, 1939, at the age of 73 years, 7 months and 19 days.

He was united in marriage on September 23, 1888, to Elnora B. Dowell.  To this union 12 children were born.

Three sons, Herbie, Roy and Clyde, died in infancy.  A daughter, Mrs. Gladys Bevan, died during the influenza epidemic.

Mr. and Mrs. Mendenhall lived on a farm northeast of Bucklin, in the Zion neighborhood, where they reared their children.

Mrs. Mendenhall died January 23, 1919.

Mr. Mendenhall later moved to Bucklin.  He was married to Martha A. Smith on May 20, 1926.  She died January 24, 1937.

Mr. Mendenhall was a member of the Zion Methodist church.

Mr. Mendenhall was stricken with paralysis five weeks ago.

He leaves to mourn his passing seven sons and one daughter.  They are:  Mrs. Snoda Heptonstall, New Cambria; Oscar, Sullivan, Mo.; Angus, Brookfield; Jay, Carlos and Clinton, all of Bucklin; Ray, Marceline; Harold, South Bend, Ind.  He also leaves 19 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. W. L. Green of Monroe City, and one brother, Steve, as well as other relatives and many friends.

The Bucklin Herald                    September 7, 1939

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MENDENHALL, Martha Ann (nee Cash)  **

MENDENHALL

Martha Ann Cash, Daughter of Anderson and Matilda Cash was born Aug. 28, 1862.  In April 1878 she was united in marriage to James Dowell, and to this union was born 4 children, one daughter and three sons, Arthur dying in infancy.  The remaining three survives her;  Mrs. Lula Danielson of Detroit, Mich; Walter Dowell of Alburquerque, N. M.;  and Louis Dowell of Marion, O.  Mr. Dowell preceded her in death August 3, 1917.

Later she was united in marriage to Mr. Frank H. Smith, who also preceded her in death on December 22, 1924.

Then on May 20, 1926 she was united in marriage to Mr. Frank Mendenhall of Bucklin, who survives her.

She also has two brothers and three sisters;  Will Cash of New Cambria, Mo.;  Mrs. Scott Dowell, Brookfield, Mo.; John Cash of Florence, Kans.; Mrs. John Burnett of Marceline, Mo.; and Mrs. Geo. Burgner of Bucklin, who together with her husband and a host of other relatives and friends are left to mourn their loss.

Mrs. Mendenhall was converted several years before her death and had united with the Methodist church in Bucklin.  During this time she gave some very sweet testimonies of enjoying the presence of her precious Redeemer, and her desire to walk in all the light that God had given her.  Her passing was very sweet and will long be remembered by those who witnessed her departure.

She died in the home of her daughter in Detroit, Mich, where she had been staying since last summer.  Her summons came on Sunday Jan. 24, 1937 at 4:50 a.m.

The remains were brought to Bucklin, accompanied by her daughter and sons and the funeral services were conducted in the M. E. church here by Rev. Jones of Brookfield on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 1937 at 2 p.m. and interment was made at the Masonic cemetery.

The Bucklin Herald                    February 6, 1937

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MITCHELL, Rachael Elizabeth (Mrs.)

MITCHELL

Mrs. Rachael Elizabeth Mitchell of New Boston died at the home of her only daughter, Mrs. A. J. Grabeel of Ava, Mo. On Tuesday Jan. 12, 1937 after having been stricken with paralysis only five days before.

Mrs. Mitchell has always lived in the Union Chapel neighborhood and still maintained a home in New Boston.  She has for several years spent the winter months with her daughter, who lovingly and tenderly cared for her.

Mrs. Mitchell was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Michael Whisenand.

In early womanhood she was united in marriage with Jeramiah Mitchell who preceded her in death several years ago.

She is survived by the following children:  W. F. Mitchell of Mansfield, Ross Mitchell of Macon, Del Mitchell of Huntsville, Mrs. A. J. Grabeel of Ava, and Harry Mitchell of El Paso, Texas, and by many other relatives and friends.  Her daughter, Mrs. Tom Crowder and her son Paul passed away in recent years.

The remains were brought back on Saturday afternoon to the old home place where she reared her children now owned by Mrs. Paul Mitchell, by the Clinkinberg funeral service of Ava.

The funeral was conducted at the Union Chapel Church Sunday morning by the Rev. J. J. Steel, pastor of the Highway Church of the Nazraen of Ava.  Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

The Bucklin Herald                    January 22, 1937

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MENEELY, George  **

GEORGE MENEELY DIED SUDDENLY

 (From Budget-Gazette)

George Meneely, farmer south of Meadville, died suddenly Saturday morning at his home.

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Baptist Church in Meadville.

Mr. Meneely was 45 years old and is survived by the wife and five children:  Mrs. Kathryn Gooch of Kansas City, Rex Meneely of Chillicothe, Betty Meneely of Kansas City, Lenus Meneely and Howard Meneely of the home.  He is survived also by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Meneely of Meadville, and three sisters and two brothers:  Mrs. Leo Woods, Mrs. Delbert Dewey, Mrs. Lester DeVaul, James Meneely and Logan Meneely, all of Meadville.

The Bucklin Herald                    January 28, 1943

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MOLLOY, Carnetti (nee Milkes)  **

Obituary

Mrs. Carnetti Mikles was born May 11, 1869 in Macon county, near Ethel, Missouri, and passed away at her home, 7 miles northeast of Bucklin, Missouri, July 15, 1930.  She was united in marriage to W. A. Molloy Dec. 22, 1885 and to this union was born 6 children, 4 boys and 2 girls; little Jimmie preceded her in death, when 11 months old;  Mrs. Millie Myers, of Bucklin, Mo., Henry Louis, of Brookfield, Mo.; Johnnie and Otha Molloy and Mrs. Nancy Rash of Bucklin.  She also leaves 21 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, 2 brothers, 1 sister and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her death.

Mrs. Molloy united with the Christian Church, of Bucklin in 1908, and lived a good true Christian life to the very end.  She was a true, kind, loving mother and wife.

The Bucklin Herald                    July 25, 1930

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MOLLOY, George Andrew

Obituary

George Andrew Molloy was born July 8, 1902, in Macon county, Mo.  He departed this life near Newton, Iowa, April 18, 1930, at the age of 27 years, three months and eighteen days.

He was united in marriage to Marian Elizabeth DeLappe of Lamonte, Mo., June 20, 1923.

He is survived by his wife, Marian, father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Malloy, Bucklin, Mo.; three brothers, William and Ivan Malloy, Bucklin, Mo.; Ernest Malloy, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and three sisters, Mrs. Emma Arnold, Butte, Montana; Mrs. John Whisenand, Kellogg, Iowa; Mrs. Carlos Mendenhall, Bucklin, Mo.

Deceased was a kind hearted brother, neighbor, and friend and will be missed by many besides his immediate family and relatives.

He made a profession of religion and united with the Methodist church at Zion in early manhood and remained a faithful believer in Jesus until death.

Funeral services were held at Zion church Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev. F. A. Tinney of Lathrop, Mo., assisted by Rev. C. S. Peacocke, pastor of the Bucklin Methodist church, after which interment was made in the Cash cemetery.

The Bucklin Herald                    April 25, 1930

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MOLLOY, William A.  **

Wm. A. Molloy Passes

Wm. A. Molloy passed away Monday morning at the home of his son, John, northwest of Bucklin.  Mr. Molloy had been sick but a few days.

The funeral was conducted from the Zion church, Wednesday at 10 a.m. by Rev. Munyon, of Marceline, and burial was in the Cash cemetery.

Wm. A. Molloy was born in Missouri, October 24th, 1864.  In early life he was united in marriage with Miss Carenettie Michael, and to this union were born six children of whom five survive, Mrs. Millie Myers, of Bucklin, Henry Molloy and Mrs. Nancy Rash, of Brookfield, John and Otha Molloy, both of Bucklin.  There are 22 grandchildren.  The wife and mother passed on July 15th, 1930.

The Bucklin Herald                    February 8, 1935

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NESTER, William Riley  **

Riley Nester Dead

William R. Nester, son of A. J. and Mary Nester, was born in Baker township, Linn county, Missouri, nearly 72 years ago, and was one of seven children; Lizzie, Mary Mitchell, Margaret Davolt, Francis Byler, Isabell White, and Thomas Nester all of whom are deceased but Margaret Davolt of Spokane, Wash., and Francis Byler of Ethel, Mo.

He was  married to Mary Phillipps in 1867, who died in 1890.  He has two children dead and one boy living somewhere in Florida.

Riley Nester had been in poor health all summer and spent a couple of months at the springs for stomach trouble.  Then he stayed in Bucklin two weeks.  Dr. Cantwell treating him.  He went from here up into Baker township to visit friends and relatives and took a pain in his head and remained unconscious for about three days when death relieved his suffering on Sept. 19, 1919.  He was buried at Switzer Chapel Sept. 20.

He died at the home of G. W. Coffman, and everything that could be was cheerfully done.  He made his home at that place some years ago.  This marks the passing of another good man.

The Bucklin Herald                    September 26, 1919

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OVERSTREET, Emma Tracy (nee Pamperl)

Overstreet

Emma Tracy, eldest daughter of Matilda and Frank Pamperl, was born near New Boston, Mo January 19, 1900.

She was married to Wade Overstreet November 27, 1934.  She united with the Christian Church at New Boston about 14 years ago, and her Christian faith was beautifully exemplified in her every day life.  Her quiet dignity, sweet unselfishness, patience, and willingness to be of service to others, commanded love and respect from all who knew her and her friends are numbered by her acquaintances.

She became ill about three weeks ago and was taken to the Strickler Hospital in Kirksville.  She was patient and uncomplaining through her intense suffering and the summons to come ‘Home’ came Tuesday morning, Sept. 3, 1935.

She is survived by her husband, her parents, her grandmother, Mrs. Emma Marcusson, five sisters, Mrs. Alice Borron, Gladys, Pauline, Lorene, and Lucille Pamperl, 3 brothers, Carl, Hubert, and Roy; many other relatives and a host of friends.

The funeral was conducted Thursday afternoon, September 5, at Bethel Church by Rev. Spurling of Kirksville.

Burial was in the nearby cemetery.

The Bucklin Herald          September 13, 1935

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OWENS, Adelia Frances (nee Riley)  **

OBITUARY

Adelia Frances Riley, was born near Marceline, Mo., in Chariton county, Nov. 14, 1856, and departed this life at the General hospital in Lebanon, Mo., Dec. 13, 1943, aged 87 years and one month.

Sept. 9, 1877, she was united in marriage to John F. Lippincott and to this union five children were born, two having preceded her in death.  They lived in Chariton and Linn counties during Mr. Lippincott’s lifetime.  He passed away in 1917.

In 1932 she was again married to C. M. Owens and with her husband moved to Crocker, Mo., to make her home where she lived until death.

She is survived by her husband and three children as follows:  Clarence Lippincott of Bucklin, Charles Lippincott and Mrs. Mary J. Gibb, who lives in Iowa.  There are also 18 grand children, seven of whom are now serving in the armed forces of their country and six great grand children.

The body was brought to the Wyandott church of Bucklin Wednesday, Dec. 15, where the funeral services were held at 3 p.m., conducted by the pastor Rev. H. E. Corbin.  Interment nearby.

The Bucklin Herald                    December 23, 1943

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PENLAND,  Phoebe Jane (nee Windle)

Phoebe Jane Penland

Phoebe Jane Penland was born May 15, 1854. died at the hospital in Marceline March 5, 1925, age 70 years, 9 months and 20 days.  She was married to Jessie Burnett Nov. 1877.  To this union 6 children were born, 3 boys and 3 girls, two of them died in infancy.  Those that survive are John and Walter of Marceline, Fred of New Cambria, Lizzie of Florence, Kansas.  Her husband Mr. Burnett died April 16, 1888.  June 30, 1891, she was married to J. W. Penland.  To this union one son was born, which died in infancy.  Mr. Penland died in June 1910.

She was converted and joined the Methodist church in LaPlata, Mo., in the year 1890 and ever since she proved the Christ life before God and the world leaving a testimony that shall never cease to live.  Because blessed are the dead which died in the Lord, from henceforth:  Yea saith the spirit that they may rest from their labors and their works do follow them.

Funeral services were conducted at Mt. Zion church, Friday, March 6, at 2:00 o’clock by Rev. J. W. Green, of Marceline. ---- Journal Mirror

The Bucklin Herald                    March 20, 1925

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POWELL, Dorothy Viola

Obituary

Dorothy Viola Powell was born Sept. 17, 1927 at the Brookfield hospital, Brookfield, Missouri.  Baby Dorothy’s mother died when she was only 5 days old and since that time she has been lovingly cared for by her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Powell.

A few days ago, Baby Dorothy contracted the influenza, which proved too much for her frail body, and she went to join her Heavenly father in a place where they knoweth no such suffering.  She was at the time of her death seven months and two days old.  She leaves to mourn their loss, father, 4 brothers, 4 sisters and a number of near relatives.

We feel that Baby Dorothy’s short sojourn on this earth has been a tie to joining us more closely to our Saviour.

Friend after friend departs;

Who has not lost friend?

There is no union here of hearts

That finds not here an end;

Were this frail world our only rest.

Living or dying, none were blest.

Beyond the flight of time,

Beyond this vale of death,

There surely is some blessed clime

Where life is not a breath,

Nor life’s affections transient fire

Whose sparks fly upward to expire. (James Montgomery)

Funeral services were conducted by Rev. A. Munyon, at the Christian church.  Interment in old cemetery.

The Bucklin Herald                    April 27, 1928

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RAMSEY, Mandana  **

MRS. MANDANA RAMSEY DIES

Mrs. Mandana Ramsey, mother of Capt. W. J. Ramsey of the State Highway Patrol at Macon, passed away late Saturday afternoon at the Putman Memorial Hospital at Marceline.  She was taken to the hospital Friday, following a fall at the W. J. Ramsey home in Marceline in which she fractured her hip.  Mrs. Ramsey was 81 years old.

Since the death of her husband, James G. Ramsey, in October, 1929, Mrs. Ramsey had made her home with Capt. and Mrs. W. J. Ramsey at Marceline.  Previous to that time Mr. and Mrs. Ramsey had made their home in Bucklin, having lived there for 35 to 40 years.

Mrs. Ramsey was born in Chariton County, near Lagonda, Mo.

She is survived by two sons, Capt. W. J. Ramsey of Macon and F. G. Ramsey of El Paso , Texas and three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at the Christian Church at Bucklin, conducted by the Rev. Alfred Munyon, at Macon.  Burial was made at the Bucklin Cemetery.

The Bucklin Herald                    October 6, 1938

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SCHRECKHISE, John C.  **

JOHN C. SCHRECKHISE DIES

John Clinton Schreckhise died Thursday, September 29, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Irving Baker.

Funeral services were conducted by Brother Huwett of the Baptist church Saturday afternoon at Switzer Chapel.  Interment was in the near by cemetery.

Mr. Schreckhise was a pioneer of Linn county coming here in 1855.  He was born May 21, 1951, in Rockingham county, Virginia the son of Paul and Barbara Schreckhise.

He married Susan Millbra Brewer, December 24, 1872.  To this union 12 children were born.  His wife and five children proceeded him in death.  The seven living children are Henry, Hiram and Walter all of Meacham, Oregon; Ebert of New Boston;  Robert, Mrs. Irving Baker and Mrs. Henry Coulson of Bucklin.

The Bucklin Herald                    October 6, 1938

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SIEMENS, Rino

SIEMENS

Rino Siemens, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eilert and Sofiea Siemens, was born February 5, 1875, near New Cambria.  He was a life long resident of Macon County.  He passed away at his farm home a few miles from his birthplace.

He was married to Miss Sinda Swank October 17, 1898, who passed away September 9, 1907.  Four children were born to them, Mrs. Herbert (Cleo) Raw, Macon; Orval Siemens, Bucklin; Vernie Siemens near Bucklin; and Virgil Siemens near New Cambria all survive their father.

Mr. Siemens was married to Miss Martha Kezar August 7, 1911.  The have two daughters, Judith and Mary Lee, of the home, who with their mother also survive as do two sisters, Mrs. D. O. Jones, Macon, and Mrs. W. L. Houghton, New Cambria, and a brother O. G. Siemens of New Cambria.  Mr. Siemens is an uncle of Mrs. John D. Whiteis and Vencil Jones of Macon.  Twelve grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews survive.  Two sisters, Mrs. Leah Swank, Brookfield and Mrs. Grace Burris, Bucklin, have preceded him in death.

Mrs. Siemens was a successful and prosperous Macon County farmer.

A short funeral service was held at the residence Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock, conducted by Rev. Gardner, followed by services at the Congregational Church at New Cambria. 

Burial was made at the Swank Cemetery.

The Bucklin Herald                    May 17, 1935

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SMAY, Charles Edward  **

CHARLES EDWARD SMAY

Charles Edward, youngest of the eight children of Clarence and Stella Smay, was born at Bucklin, Mo., June 4, 1922, and died in the home of his parents three miles west of Shawnee, Kans. Dec. 16, 1943.  He had only been ill about a week from cold and flu, though he had been an invalid for 20 of his 21 years of life, as the result of a severe attack of infantile paralysis when only one year old.

He was of a sunny and bright disposition and took great interest in the affairs of his home and in the news as he could get it from his reading and from the radio.

Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon, Dec. 18, by Rev. E. E. Beauchamp of the Shawnee Methodist church.  Interment in the Shawnee cemetery.

Surviving are the parents and brother Harold of the home, Clyde Smay of Clarence, Mo., Mrs. Mabel Isenburg of Lynwood, Calif., Arthur Smay of the U. S. navy, Eldon Smay of Kansas City, and Mrs. Ruth Yates of  Marceline, Mo.  Another sister, Alberta, died in childhood.

The Bucklin Herald                    December 30, 1943

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SWANK, Aleah S. (Mrs.)  **

Former Bucklin Woman Dies

Mrs. Aleah S. Swank, wife of Charles Swank, dies at her home in this city Monday, July 21, 1919, aged 40 years, 11 months and 21 days.  The husband, son, William, and daughter, Linnie, are left to mourn the loss of a devoted wife and loving mother.  The funeral occurred from the United Brethren church Wednesday morning at nine o’clock, conducted by the pastor, Rev. T. M. Johnson.  The body was takend to the deceased’s old home at New Cambria for interment. Brookfield Gazette.

Deceased will be remembered by many Bucklin people, having at one time lived here her husband being section forman for the Burlington.  She was a sister of Mrs. Henry Burris of east Bucklin.

The bereaved family has the sympathy of a large number of friends here in the sad loss of this good wife and mother.

The Bucklin Herald                    August 1, 1919

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SWANK, Paul William  **

P. W. Swank Killed By Falling Rock at Bucklin Coal Mine

Paul William Swank, age 29, was killed Monday afternoon while at work at the Bucklin coal company’s mine.  A piece of rock became dislodged from the roof of the tunnel in which Swank was working, and struck him in the head.  He had been a part-time employ of the mine for several years.

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Presbyterian church in New Cambria, with the Rev. H. M. Gardner officiating.  Burial was in the New Cambria cemetery.  Survivors include his wife, Ruby, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.  R. R. Kelly of Marceline; a daughter, Katherine; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Swank, who reside west of New Cambria, and a brother, Harry Swank.

In 34 years of operation, this is only the third fatal accident at the local mine.

The Bucklin Herald                    February 27, 1941

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SWANK, Susan (nee Laney)

AGED MACON COUNTY WOMAN DIES AT HOME

Mrs. Jonathan Swank who celebrated her ninety-fourth birthday last July 31, died at 10:15 o’clock Friday December 3 at her home in New Cambria.

Mrs. Swank, the former Susan Laney had been fairly active until about two months preceding her death.  Last fall her family honored her at a reunion, and she was able to join the conversation and activities of the gathering.

Mrs. Swank’s huband died about eight years ago.  All her brothers and sisters have also preceded her in death.  She is survived by six sons and one daughter, namely:  Gideon Swank of Laclede, Mo., Tom and Frank Swank of the home; Charley Swank, Cameron, Mo., Fred Swank of near New Cambria; Oscar Swank of Lincoln, Neb., and Mrs. Josephone Tarpening of Marceline.

Funeral services were held at 10 o’clock Saturday morning at the Presbyterian church in New Cambria, with burial in the Swank Cemetery.

The Bucklin Herald                    December 10, 1937

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TUTTLE, Charles Thomas  **

OBITUARY

Charles Thomas Tuttle, son of Marion and Amanda Tuttle, was born Nov. 5, 1875 at Bucklin, Mo., and died at his home May 29, 1943, aged 67 years, 5 months and 24 days.

He was married Dec. 13, 1898 to Lottie Mable Burnett, who survives.  To this union were born six children, two of who preceded their father in death.

Later Mr. Tuttle was married to Martha Dowell.  His entire life was spent in this community.

Surviving are his wife of the home, four daughters, Mrs. Harold Moore of Long Beach, Calif.; Mrs. Geo. Fox of Marceline; Mrs. Albert Whaley of La Plata; Mrs. Geo. Clinch of Los Angeles, Calif.; four brothers, four sisters, five grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Mr. Tuttle was a hard working, conscientious man who was well liked by all who knew him.  He was a member of the Christian church at Ethel, Mo.  He attended the A. of God church in Bucklin.

The Bucklin Herald                    June 3, 1943

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TUTTLE, Thomas P.

Obituary

This community was deeply saddened Tuesday night by the death of one of its oldest residents, T. P. Tuttle, who departed this life November 3, 1926, being at the time of his death 74 years, 1 month and 25 days.

Thomas P. Tuttle was born in Macon county, close to New Cambria, September 8, 1852.  He was the son of George and Eliza Tuttle and the third child of six children , who have all passed on but one brother Marion.

He has lived in this community practically all this life, living on his homestead for thirty-six years.

His many years residence in this vicinity endeared him to all.  He had countless number of friends, which was shown by the last respect that could be made.  We know that a very good man and a most respected citizen has passed on.

The funeral services were held at the home at two o’clock, Thursday, November 4, 1926, amid a large circle of relatives and friends.

He was married February 16, 1873, to Mary F. Witt.  To this union three children were born, Mrs. O. B. Cameron , of Rothville, Mo.; Johnny W. Tuttle, who has passed on, and Charley E. Tuttle, of Ethel, Mo.  This mother died September 6, 1892.

January 1, 1896, he was married to Maggie Whisenand.  Three children were born unto them, Mrs. F. E. King, Callao, Mo.; Mrs. Willard Munyon, Marceline, Mo.; Vern Tuttle, Flint, Mich.  This wife dying Nov. 17, 1901.

Then again Aug. 26, 1905, he was married to Mamie Cromwell and three children were born to them, Mrs. Virgil Simmons, of Bucklin, Alvera and Guy of the home.

He leaves to mourn their loss, his loving wife and eight children, who were all at his bedside but Vern.  Also one brother, Marion Tuttle, of Bucklin, Mo., besides many other relatives.

He passed peacefully out of this life without a murmur during his three weeks of illness.  But he will be missed by all who knew him.

The Bucklin Herald                    November 12, 1926

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WEST, Mary Catherine (nee Admire)

At Rest

Mary Catherine West, nee Admire, wife of G. W. West, was born in Putnam, Co., Mo., March 12, 1866, and died near Hart, Mo., Sept. 26, 1923, at the age of 57 years, 6 months and 14 days.

She leaves to mourn their loss, a husband and two children.  One son, Willie West of Hart, Mo., and one daughter, Mrs. Mary Hughes of Bevier, Mo.  Two sisters, Mrs. Rosa Lawson of Theron, Mo., and Mrs. Lila Vestal of Unionville, Ia.  Three brothers; Billie Admire of Hart, Mo.; Jas. Admire of Bucklin, Mo.; and Geo. Admire of Melia, Ill., and a host of other relatives and friends.

She was a loving wife and a kind mother.  To know her was to love her.  At her last her desire and prayer was to die, until her Master called her home to dwell with Him in peace.

“His way is best

It leads to rest

My Father planned it all.”

The funeral service was conducted by the writer, from the Zion church, and the remains laid away in the Cash cemetery.  Peace be to her memory.

             Mrs. Hannah Johnson

The Bucklin Herald                    October 5, 1923

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WEST, Mabel Helen  **

SERVICES HELD FOR SMALL DAUGHTER OF CURTIS WEST

Funeral services were held at two o’clock Monday afternoon for Mabel Helen, small daughter of Curtis and Lydia West.  The services were conducted at the Assembly of God church with Miss Sue Van Wagner officiating.  The music was furnished by the choir and Mrs. Carl Williams.  Interment was made in Masonic cemetery.

Mabel Helen was born in Bucklin, July 22, 1937 and departed this life at the age of four years, three months and ten days.  Heart trouble of a severe nature caused the baby much suffering during her brief stay on earth and then God, in His love, took her to be with Him.  One brother preceded her in death.

Surviving are the mother, father, three sisters, Doris, Barbara, and Vivian, all of the home; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Davolt of Bucklin; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Pearl West, also of Bucklin.

The Bucklin Herald                    November 6, 1941

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WHISENAND, Dollie (nee Harlow)  **

Whisenand

The funeral for Mrs. Dollie Whisenand, who passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Orpha Youngker at Chicago, Friday, August 7, 1936, was conducted from the Methodist church at Bucklin by Rev. Sechrist at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon, and burial made at Union cemetery about 15 miles north of Bucklin.

Dollie Harlow, daughter of James and Malinda Harlow, was born near Bucklin, September 7, 1857, and on January 9, 1876, she was united in marriage with W. E. Jury, and to this union five children were born, of whom two survive, Claude Jury of Chicago, and William E. Jury of Stockton, California.  On October 28, 1885, Mr. Jury died, and on March 25, 1888 she was united in marriage with James Whisenand and five children were born to this union of whom only three survive.  They are Ralph S. Whisenand, of near Bucklin;  Mrs. Orpha Youngker and Mrs. Edith Hammer, of Chicago.  Besides these children she leaves four step children, Everet Whisenand, of Laramie, Wyoming; William and Charles Whisenand, of Marceline, and Vesta Whisenand, of Fargo, North Dakota; one brother, Joseph Harlow of Linneus; and one sister, Mrs. Rannie Wheeler, of Denver; two grandchildren.  The husband, James Whisenand died January 15, 1909.

Mrs. Whisenand left Linn county twenty-three years ago and since that time has made her home with the daughter in Chicago.  A short time ago she suffered a stroke of paralysis which ultimately caused her death.

She united with the Christian church when but 12 years of age and continued the faith until her death.  She was also a member of the Eastern Star.  Mrs. Whisenand was a good mother and a kindly neighbor and had a wide acquaintance in Linn county where she was universally loved and known to almost everyone as “Aunt Dolly.”

The bereaved ones have the sympathy of a large circle of friends in the loss of their mother and sister.

Those from out of the county attending the funeral were:  Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Youngker, Mrs.Edith Hammer and little daughter, Oma Ruth of Chicago, and Mrs. Rannie Wheeler of Denver.

The Bucklin Herald                    August 14, 1936

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WHISENAND, Edward M. 

E. M. Whisenand Taken by Death

Edward M. Whisenand, son of Foster and Sarah Whisenand, was born Nov. 7, 1861 in Macon county.  He passed away May 12, 1941 after a lingering illness of several months.  He was 79 years, six months and five days old.

He was united in marriage Dec. 6, 1885 to Miss Anna Marie Crain of Joplin, Mo., who preceded him in death, March 12, 1931.  To this union five children were born:  R. F. Whisenand of Bucklin, Mrs. Charles Gillespie of Ethel, Mrs. H. D. Brownlee of New Cambria and Delia of the home, all of whom survive.  One daughter, Cassie Beatrice, died in infancy.  He also leaves five grandchildren:  Lloyd, Rice Edward, Robert Howard and Irene Whisenand and Shirley Louise Pritchard.

Mr. Whisenand spent his entire life in this community having moved to the farm where he died when he was married.  He was a member of the Presbyterian church which he joined at an early age.

Funeral services were conducted by Dr. Barton of New Cambria Wednesday, May 14, at 2 p.m. in the Union Chapel church.  As a tribute to Mr. Whisenand, Dr. Barton said, “This church was a second home to him, I am told by neighbors he never missed a service regardless of denomination or creed.  No days work was to long or hard.  No night too dark that he did not wend his way to the little church he loved so well.  As long as his health permitted, if there was to be a service, he had a bright light glowing and a warm fire to greet the many who came and went.

“He often carried the kerosene from his own home and chopped the wood for the fire that all might be in readiness and comfort.  It is fittingly said he loved the little church next to his home and family.”

Burial was made in the near-by cemetery by the side of his wife.

The Bucklin Herald                    May 22, 1941

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WISENAND, Mac Ivor  **

Whisenand

Mac Ivor Whisenand, second son of Ralph and Winnie Whiseand, was born near Bucklin Mo. on May 31, 1916 and passed away at the Brookfield Hospital on June 12, 1935 at the age of nineteen (19) years and twelve (12) days.

He spent his entire life in the community  which he was born.  After attending the country school he attended the Bucklin High School from which he was graduated in 1933.

It had been Mac’s aim to be a teacher.

His ideals were very high and his standard of living morally clean, an exceptional character in a boy of his years.

Even during his severe illness he showed great courage and at the end expressed his faith by saying that he was ready and prepared to go.

He leaves a devoted mother, father, and brother Elmo, and a grandmother; and numerous relatives and friends, to mourn his loss.

The funeral was conducted at the Methodist Church in Bucklin Friday afternoon by Rev. B. L. Holocomb.  It was  attended by a large number of relatives and friends.  Burial was made in the Bucklin cemetery.

The Bucklin Herald                    June 21, 1935

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WHISENAND, Naomi  **

Naomi Whisenand a Suicide

Miss Naomi Whisenand, daughter of Mrs. Adrian Whisenand on Boston street, committed suicide by shooting herself with a shotgun at 6:30 Sunday morning.

No reason could be learned from the family this morning for the cause of the young ladies’ rash act.  Her mother was the only other member of the family up at that hour.  She said the girl showed no indications of despondency and that she appeared to be in her usual good spirits.

A roomer staying at the Whisenand home saw the girl from his window and tried to get to her, but before he could get into the year she had place the gun barrel to her head and pulled the trigger.  The top of her head was blown completely off.  Parts of her skull and hair were found hanging in a tree overhead  ----  Tuesday’s Gazette

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Naomi Whisenand was born in Bucklin, November 8, 1907, and died at the family residence, 717 East Boston street, August 8, 1926, being at the time of her death, 19 years old.

She leaves to mourn her untimely death, the mother, three brothers, John, Sheridan, Iowa; James, of Hart, Missouri, and Henry, of Dixon, Illinois; three sisters, Louise, of Brookfield; Mary Molloy, of Marceline, Missouri, and Ida Molloy, living east of Bucklin.

The funeral service, conducted by Rev. W. E. Anderson, was held at the Bucklin Pentacostal church Tuesday at 2:30 p.m.

Interment in Zion cemetery.

The Bucklin Herald                                August 13, 1926

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WHISENAND, Vesta M.  **

SERVICES HELD FOR V.M. WHISENAND

Vesta M. Whisenand, son of James and Mary Whisenand, was born Oct. 20, 1874, and died Thursday, July 18, 1940, at his home in Prosper, N. D., age 65 years, 8 months and 28 days.

Funeral services were held July 22, 1940, from the Larson Funeral chapel and were conducted by the Rev. Alfred Munyon of Marceline.  Interment was made in the Masonic cemetery.

He was reared on a farm ten miles north of Bucklin where he remained until his marriage on Oct. 9, 1894 to Miss Addie Lee Caton.  To this union three children were born, Chester R. who died in infancy,  Freddie of Williston, N. D., and Raymond C. of Seattle, Wash.  He moved to Anamoose, N. D., about 1901 and lived in that state until his death.  Besides his wife and two sons, he leaves three brothers, Everett of Laramie, Wyo., William and Charles of Marceline, one half-brother, Ralph of Bucklin, two sisters, Orpha Dayle of Galesburg, Ill., and Edith Hammer of Chicago, and many other relatives.

He was always a devoted, loving father and a friend to everyone.  He will be greatly missed by his wife, children and friends.

The Bucklin Herald                    July 25, 1940

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WILLIAMS, Isabelle (nee Compton)  **

OBITUARY

Isabelle Compton Williams was born near Marceline, Mo., March 19, 1859.  She departed this life July 5, 1943, age 87 years, 3 months, 16 days.

In 1875 she was married to Samuel Williams.  To this union 9 children were born, 3 of whom preceded her in death.

Mrs. Williams lived in this vicinity all her life, except the past 10 years, which she spent in the home of her daughter Mrs. Julia Cober of Vibberd, Mo.  Early in life she united with the Holiness church and retained that faith until her death.

She is survived by her husband Samuel Williams, six children, namely, Norman C.  of Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. Julia Cober of Vibberd, Mo., Mrs. Cleora Timms of Belton, Mo., Arthur Williams of St. Joseph, Luther Williams of Callao and Dewey Williams of Kansas City.  Also 11 grandchildren, 11 great , grandchildren and one great, great, grandchild and one nephew who is in the service in Australia.

Funeral services were held at the Larson Funeral Home Tuesday, July 6, at 2:30 p.m., conducted by Rev F. M. Tibbs.  Also a brief service was held at the grave.  Burial in the Wyandotte cemetery.

The Bucklin Herald                    July 7, 1943

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WILLIAMS, Sarah Elender (nee West)  **

Obituary

Sarah Elender West was born Feb. 13, 1885, and departed this life on June 5, 1926, aged 41 years, 8 months and 23 days. 

She was united in marriage to John W. Williams of Bucklin on Oct. 12, 1908.  To this union was born four children.  One little girl died in infancy, and three survive as follows:  Lawrence Raymond aged 16, Mabel Lora Ann aged 12, and Clarence Otto aged 8.  These together with her husband, mother (Isabel Packham), two brothers, Ross West, of Rothville, Mo.; Ben West, of Harmony, Ill.; three sisters, Stella West, of Bucklin, Susie Ash, of Pontoosue, Ill.; Clara Drain, of Burlington, Ia.; also three half brothers, Silas James and George, of Bucklin; and Ed of St. Joseph, Mo.; one half sister, Minnie Farrer, of Wellsville, Kansas, and a number of other relatives and friends are left to mourn their loss.  Her father, one sister and three brothers preceeded her in crossing the line of worlds.

In a meeting last fall, Sarah realized her need of salvation, found her way to the alter and accepted Jesus as her Savior.  Among the last words she spoke to her brother sitting at her bedside were:  “Don’t worry about me, I’m ready.”  So we “grieve not as those who have no hope.”  God doeth all things well.

The funeral service was conducted by the writer on Sunday at 2 p.m. out at the Zion church and the body laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery to await the dawning of the great resurrection morn.

             Mrs. Hannah Johnson

The Bucklin Herald                    June 11, 1926

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WILSON, Arleta Waverly 

WILSON OBITUARY

Arleta Waverly Wilson, born December 18, 1930, passed away Feb. 15, 1937, after a very sudden attach of appendicitis.  She was rushed to the Laughlin hospital at Kirksville where she under went an operation in vain.

She was six years, 1 month, and 27 days old.  The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orley Wilson.

She leaves in sorrow both father and mother, baby sister, Reva Carrol, grand-parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dolph Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Tallman, also two great-grand-mothers, Mrs. Josephine Wilson, Peavler and Mrs. Nancy Ellen Davis.

The Bucklin Herald                    February 26, 1937

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WOLFSKILL, William A.  **

Wm. A. Wolfskill Taken by Death

William A. Wolfskill was born Nov. 2, 1896 two miles north of Bucklin.  He was the son of Columbus C. and Sarah M. Wolfskill and the youngest of four boys.

He lived in Bucklin his entire life.  He joined the United States navy in July 1918 and served for the duration of the war.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Methodist church with the Rev. E. M. Hines officiating.  Burial was made in the Masonic cemetery.

Surviving are two brothers, Arthur J. and Charles W., and two half-sisters, Carrie E. Wolfskill and Florence M. Mendenhall, all of Bucklin.  He was preceded in death by Albert Grover, who died in 1908.  A host of friends and relatives will mourn his loss.

The Bucklin Herald                    November 21, 1940

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WRIGHT, Lavon Eugene  **

Obituary

Lavon Eugene, only son of Lewis and Retha Wright, was born January 18, 1926 at Bucklin, Mo.  He departed this life on March 11, 1935 after suffering 31 days with pneumonia fever.  He was 9 yrs., 1 mo., 21 days old.  Just another flower blossomed on earth to bloom in heaven.  He will be sadly missed by his friends and little playmates.  A great vacancy will be felt in the hearts of his parents.  Besides his parents he leaves to mourn their loss his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Perry Wright, South Gate, California, and Mr. and Mrs. George Dowell, a half-sister, Fern Mattingly, a half-brother, Russell Wolfskill, and a host of other relatives and friends.

We will often sit and think of him

When we are alone;

For memory is the only thing,

That grief can call its own

He never failed to do his best;

His heart was true and tender

He toiled so hard for those he loved

And left them to remember.

Funeral services were held from the Christian Church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock conducted by Alfred Munyon, of Marceline.  Burial in the Old Cemetery.

The Bucklin Herald                    March 15, 1935

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