Emmet County, Iowa
Obituaries
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CALLAHAN, Lola

Lola Evelyn Smith, the daughter of Charles R. and Nellie Elaine (Newton) Smith was born January 8, 1926 in Manson, Iowa. She passed away Monday, June 13, 2005 at the Good Samaritan Center in Jackson, Minnesota, at the age of 79 years, 5 months and 5 days.

She received her education in the Manson and Estherville schools, graduating from Estherville High School in 1944. She also attended Iowa Beauty School in Des Moines, Iowa and graduated in 1947. On May 25, 1947, she was united in marriage to James Callahan at Des Moines, Iowa. After their marriage, the couple made their home in Estherville where Lola owned and operated Lola's Beauty Shop until her retirement in 1995.

Lola was a member of United Methodist Church where she sang in the church choir for a number of years. She was also a member of the Many Voices Choir and a past member of the Order of the Eastern Star. For hobbies, Lola enjoyed quilting, cooking camping and traveling. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

Left to cherish Lola's memory are her children, Keith Callahan of Wilmington, Ohio; Wayne Callahan of Milford, Iowa; and Linda Winter of Estherville; five grandchildren; one great granddaughter; and her brother, Newton Smith and his wife, Dorothy of Wayne, Michigan.

She has been preceded in death by her husband, parents, an infant brother, Glen Ivan and one sister, Elaine Glasnapp.

CAMPBELL, Anna Bertha

Beloved Mother is Called

Mrs. John Campbell Is Laid to Rest Tuesday After Long Illness.

Anna Bertha Campbell, 51, wife of John T. Campbell, died at her home in Center Township, Dec. 19, 1942. She had been ill a long time. She had spent six months at Rochester (MN).

She was born March 22, 1891 at Radcliff, Hardin county. She was a daughter of Carl and Wilhelmina Dass Blossy.

She is survived by her husband, three daughters, Mrs. Ed Harvey in Gruver, Mrs. George Grimms {Grems] in Estherville, Virginia at home and a son, Robert, at home.; two sisters, Mrs. Henry Gay in Grand Island, Wis., and Mrs. Thomas Hughes, living in New York; her mother, Mrs.Carl Blossy; a nephew, Pvt C. E. Blossy at Shepherd Field, Texas and some cousins living at Ocheyedan.

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at Gruver with the Rev. T. Chandler Burton of Ft. Dodge and Rev. Albert Husted officiating. Burial was in the East Side cemetery.

Contributed by:  Ruth Hackett.  Source: Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, December 24, 1942.

CAMPBELL, Blanche

ESTHERVILLE--Service for Mrs. Blanche Campbell, 86, of Estherville, will be 11 a.m. Friday at Henry Funeral Chapel at Estherville, with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Mrs. Campbell died at 2:45 p.m. Tuesday in Holy Family Hospital.

Friends may call at the funeral home.

Born Blanche May Hayden on May 22, 1888, near Lone Rock, she graduated from Bancroft High School in 1907 and taught school for eight years in Kossuth and Emmet counties. She married Guy J. Campbell in 1916 in Estherville. They lived in Swea City for eight years, then moved to Blue Island, Ill. where he was employed by the railroad for 28 years. They returned to Estherville, where she has lived since.

Survivors include one brother and two sisters, John Hayden of Moline, ILL., Mrs. Neda Ditsworth and Mrs. Florence Smith, both of Estherville.

Source: Fairmont Sentinel, Fairmont, Minnesota, May, 21, 1975.

CANFIELD, Agnes Shively

Pioneer Brought Here for Burial

Funeral services were held in Armstrong Wednesday afternoon for Mrs. Agnes Ruth Shively Canfield of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She died at the home of her sister at Elmore, Minnesota were she had been staying for some time.

Mrs. Agnes Ruth Canfield was born August 2, 1880, in Tama County, Iowa, and died at Elmore, Minnesota, on October 23, 1939, at the age of 59 years. With her parents she lived on a farm near Armstrong, now owned by N. H. Griffin. She was married to Edwin Canfield on March 16, 1903. They went to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, from Armstrong about 35 years ago where they made their home.

To this union were born eight children, seven of whom survive as follows: Robert, Ray, Claude, Norine, Howard, Mrs. Jake Benning, and Mrs. Ray Nelson of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Ed Brewer of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Mrs. Laverne Pugsley of Elmore, Minnesota, one brother, O. L. Shively of Shoals, Indiana, and eight grandchildren.

Services were conducted from the Methodist Church in Armstrong by the Rev. J.S. Jones, minister of the Emmanuel Baptist Church of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, who was assisted by the Rev. M. D. Bush of the Methodist Church of Armstrong.

Twenty-five relatives and neighbors of Sioux Falls attended the ceremony as well as Mr. and Mrs. Laverne Pugsley, Minor Puglsey, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Pugsley, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Puglsey, Mrs. Walton, and the Rev. and Mrs. Mondale of Elmore, Minnesota, Mrs. and Clarence Canon, Mrs. and Mrs. Leslie Canon of Truman, Minnesota, and Mrs. Blomster of Swea City, Iowa.

Interment was in Armstrong Grove Cemetery.

Contributed by:  Sue Olson.  Source:  Armstrong Journal, Armstrong, Emmet County, Iowa; Thursday, October 26, 1939.

CANFIELD, Edwin L.

Ed. Canfield, 68, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, was brought here for burial last Monday. He died at his home on Friday, June 30. Mr. Canfield was born near Armstrong and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Canfield, early pioneers of this vicinity.

He was married to Agnes Shively [sic], also of Armstrong, and to this union ten children were born. Seven of them now living were present at the burial services. Ollie Canfield of Creston, Iowa, a brother of the deceased, was also present at the burial services.

The Canfield family moved from Armstrong to Sioux Falls 30 years ago where they have since made their home. Mrs. Canfield died four years ago and was buried in the Armstrong Cemetery.

After the ceremony 30 of the relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. G. Miller where a lunch was served before they departed for their homes.

Contributed by:  Sue Olson.  Source:  Armstrong Journal, Armstrong, Emmet County, Iowa; Thursday, July 6, 1944.

CANON, Aura

Funeral Services For Aura Canon Friday

Aura Philip Canon was born in Warin [sic], Ohio, September 30, 1867, and passed away November 14, 1934, at Armstrong, Iowa. In 1868 he moved with his parents to Illinois where they resided until 1872, when they came to Armstrong and located on the old Canon homestead two miles east of town. There Mr. Canon made his home until about 30 years ago. He is survived by one brother, the Rev. C.B. Canon, of Truman, Minnesota; and one sister, Mrs. A.T. Clark, of Lincoln, Nebraska.

Funeral services for Mr. Canon were held Friday afternoon at the Methodist church conducted by the Rev. I.E.. Clifton, and burial was in Armstrong Grove Cemetery.

Relatives from a distance were: Rev. C.B. Canon, Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Canon, and Mr. and Mrs. Lester [sic] Canon, all of Truman, Minnesota; Mr. and Mrs. Don Pugsley, Elmore, Minnesota; Miss Mildred Shively and Miss Dorothy Inman [sic], of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Note: Aura was actually born in Warren County, Ohio. Miss Dorothy Inman was actually married at that time to Howard Engelmann and was from St. Paul, Minnesota. Lester Canon should actually be Leslie Canon.

Contributed by: Sue Olson.  Source:  Armstrong Journal, Armstrong, Emmet County, Iowa, November 1934.

CANNON, Ben S.

CANNON/CANON, Ben S.
1891-1978

ARMSTRONG--Services for Ben S. Canon, 87, Armstrong, will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Henry Olson Funeral Home, Armstrong, with the Rev. Travis Canaday officiating.  Internment will be in Armstrong Grove Cemetery.

Mr. Canon died Wednesday [Oct. 25, 1978] at Holy Family Hospital, Estherville.

Friends may call at Henry and Olson Funeral Home until time of services on Saturday.

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Canon, he was born May 6, 1891, in Emmet County.  Mr. Canon lived most of his life in the Armstrong area, where he was a carpenter.

Mr. Canon was a member of the American Legion, United Methodist Church and a veteran of World War I.

He is survived by two nieces and two nephews, including Mrs. John (Corene) Keester, Rolling Meadows, Ill. and formerly of Armstrong.  He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister.

Contributed by:  Ruth Hackett.  Source:  Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, October 26, 1978.

CANON, Cornelius Baird

Death of C. B. Canon

The death of Mr. C. B. Canon occurred at his home near Armstrong last Friday afternoon.

Mr. Canon arose in the morning feeling apparently as good as usual and attended to all the little chores about the house and barn. About ten o'clock he stepped out to the well, which is only about twenty feet from the house, to get a drink of water and on returning became dizzy, staggered and fell. His little grandson saw him fall and assisted him to arise and enter the house where he laid down on a bed never to rise again. He died at about four o'clock in the afternoon.

Mr. Canon was a man 73 years old and was a pioneer in Emmet County, coming here in 1873. He was a member of the M. E. Church and was a good conscientious Christian man. The funeral services were held on Friday afternoon from the M.E. Church, Rev. Yeoman conducting the ceremony and his remains were laid to rest in the Armstrong Cemetery. The funeral procession numbered about fifty teams conveying about two hundred people who had come to pay their last tribute to the venerable old gentleman. Peace be to his ashes and honor to his memory.

Contributed by:  Sue Olson.  Source:  Armstrong Journal, Armstrong, Emmet County, Iowa, Friday, August 9, 1895.

CANON, George W.

Resident of County Fifty-six Years Dies

George W. Canon, who has been a resident of this community for more than 56 years, passed away at his home in Armstrong early Sunday morning. Mr. Canon had been ill from influenza and heart trouble for a few weeks and about two weeks ago suffered a paralytic stroke. His condition from that time grew gradually weaker until death came. Mr. Canon has been active in local affairs and at the time of his death held the position of town assessor, secretary of the Farmers Elevator, secretary of the school board, secretary of the Masonic Lodge and was driver of one of the school busses.

George W. Canon was born in the village of Fremont, Sullivan County, New York, June 30, 1865. He was of a family of ten children born to Cornelius and Ruth Wood Canon. When about two years of age he moved with his parents to Illinois where the family resided until he was about seven years of age, when they moved to Iowa and settled on a farm a short distance east of where the town of Armstrong now is. Here he spent his childhood days and attended the country schools, later attending and graduating from Estherville High School.

On July 4, 1890 he was married to Victoria Horswell who survives him. With the exception of one year when they lived near Woodstock, Minnesota they have spent their entire married life in this community.

Coming here in an early day Mr. Canon shared the experience common to all the pioneers, and has seen the country develop from the time it was nothing but a prairie with here and there a small settlement to what it is today. He has been interested in the growth of both the farming community and the town. He spent several years on farms near here and was the manager for Smith Wright & Son in the town of Armstrong for six or seven years. About fifteen years ago he built the house where he and his wife have since made their home and during that time has been engaged in various lines of work.

Mr. Canon was a member of the board of education several years. He was a member of the board at the time the present school building was erected. He was an active member of Emmet Lodge No. 533 A.F. & A.M. and held many of the offices, being Worshipful Master in 1916 and secretary for the last twelve years.

He passed away at his home in Armstrong on January 20, 1929, at the age of 63 years, 6 months and 20 days. Surviving him are his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Glen Finger, of St. Paul, Minn.; one grandson, one sister, Mrs. Winifred Clark, of Holyoke, Colo.; two brothers, Rev. Cornelius Canon, of Browerville, Minn. and Aura Canon, of Armstrong, besides many other relatives and friends. He was a kindly neighbor and loyal friend and will be greatly missed both in the home and by those with whom he came in contact.

Funeral services were held in the opera house in charge of the Rev. C.D. Mitchell of the M.E. Church, a large audience attending to pay their respects to his memory. The brothers of the Masonic fraternity had charge of the interment services at the grave in the Armstrong cemetery.

Relatives from out of town attending the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Glen Finger and son, St. Paul, Minn.; Mrs. Ben Canon, Sioux Falls, S.D.; Mrs. Chas. Murtagh, Algona, Ia.; R.I. Cratty, Ames, Ia.; Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Horswell and family, of Graettinger, Ia.

Contributed by: Sue Olson.  Source:  unknown, probably Armstrong newspaper.

RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT

In memory of Brother George W. Canon who died January 20, 1929.

Once again a Brother Mason, having completed the designs written for him on life's trestle board, has passed through the portals of Eternity and entered the Grand Lodge of the New Jerusalem and hath received as his reward, the white stone with the new name written thereon.

And whereas, the all-wise and merciful Master of the universe has called from labor to refreshment our beloved and respected brother, and he having been a true and faithful member of our beloved order, therefore be it

Resolved, that Emmet Lodge, No. 533, F. & A. M. of Armstrong, Ia., in testimony of her loss, be draped in mourning for thirty days, and that we tender to the family of our deceased brother our sincere condolence in their deep affliction and that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family. --Wallace Richmond, Otto Severson, Toy E. Haworth, committee.

CANON, James

James Cannon died at the residence of his son, C. B. Cannon in Armstrong Grove, Emmet County , Iowa, April 3 1890, aged 95 years, 4 months, and 1 day.

He was born of New England parents December 3, 1794, in Brocket, Berkshire county, Mass. His father, Ira Cannon, of Welsh decent, married Olive Goodspeed who bore him six children--James, Eben, Hannah, George, John, and Rosina. James, the subject of this sketch was the oldest of the family. When a young man he joined as a private a company of the Massachusetts militia under Captain Nye. During the War of 1812 he was for a few weeks in the service of the government of Boston, and has received a pension as a survivor of that war since 1873.

He was married at the age of 20 to Polly Baird. He removed with his wife and two childre>n a farm near Colchester. After remaining there a few years he removed to Sullivan county, N. Y. While living in this state, five more children were born--seven in all. Their names were Henry, Mary, Ira, Cornelius B, Olive, Rosina, and Elizabeth, of whom only two are g. His wife died in 1861, and in 1867 at the age of 73 he married Junnette Muir, and the same year removed to Farmington, Ohio, where he purchased a small farm and lived for twenty years doing all the time the greater part of his farm work.

His second wife died in the autumn of 1887, and being quite feeble himself he came the same year to Emmet county, where he has spent the remaining years of his life with his son C. B. Cannon of Armstrong Grove. He had a remarkable constitution, having been seriously sick but once in his life. He has always been a hard worker, an early riser and strictly temperate in all his habits never having used either tobacco or liquor. He was a great reader and kept himself well informed on all social, religious and political subjects of the day. His memory until the last few weeks was remarkably well preserved; he being able to relate minutely the events which occurred under his own observation as far back as 1812.

He has been a staunch member of the Methodist Episcopal church since 1822, and was for many years a steward and class leader in that denomination. He always gladly contributed of his means to the support of the Gospel, and was an ardent temperance worker, having been among the first engaged in the temperance movement in Sullivan county N. Y. The sunset of his life has been prolonged far beyond that usually allotted to man; and after the lapse of nearly a century, he dies of old age as peacefully as one sinks to quiet sleep, retaining almost to the last the use of all his faculties. Death had no fears in store for him, and when he was called to lay down the burdens of life, he did it in full confidence that he would receive a welcome to a mansion in Heaven for which he had been faithfully seeking so many years.

Contributed:  Doreene Hanson.  Source:  Estherville Northern Vindicator, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, April 11, 1890.

CC Note:  James Canon is buried in Armstrong Grove cemetery.

CARROLL, Robert W.

ARMSTRONG, Iowa -- Services for Robert W. Carroll, 75, of Armstrong will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2005, at Nazareth Lutheran Church, Armstrong, with Pastor Harold Heinzig officiating. Interment will be in Fairmont Memorial Park, Fairmont, Minnesota, with military graveside rites by Martin County VFW Post 1222 and Lee C. Prentice American Legion Post 36 of Fairmont, Minnesota. Henry-Olson-Fuhrman Funeral Chapel, Armstrong, is in charge of arrangements.

Robert William Carroll, the son of Edward and Grace (Drake) Carroll, was born June 24, 1929, in Graceville, Minnesota. He passed away Friday, May 13, 2005 at Valley Vue Care Center in Armstrong, Iowa, at the age of 75 years.

He graduated from Granada, Minnesota, High School in 1948. After graduation from high school he served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.

On October 6, 1952, Robert was united in marriage to Ardis L. Lemke in Redwood Falls, Minnesota. Following their marriage the couple made their home in the surrounding areas of Fairmont, Minnesota and Arizona. Robert was employed in construction and driving semis over the road. He retired from Beaver Transport after twenty-eight years of driving cross country semi. After Ardis's death, Bob made his home in Armstrong.

Robert was a member of the Nazareth Lutheran Church in Armstrong.

Left to cherish Rober's memory are his children, Gail Anderson and her husband, Michael; Jennifer Carroll and Mick Clifford; Kathy Carroll; Michael Carroll and his wife, Gloria; Patrick Carroll and his wife, Jeri Lynn; David Carroll and his wife, Sheree; Paul Carroll; James Carroll, fifteen grandchildren, Jessica Tolzmann and her husband, Chad; Nathan Anderson and his wife, Kelly; Amanda Anderson, Tonya Stinar and her husband, Jeff; Kevin Clabaugh; Larry Walders. Jr.; Justin Carroll; Amber Carroll; Sarah Carroll; Benjamin Carroll; Michelle Bonnett and her husband, Jason; Alycia Carroll; Nicholas Carroll; Whitney Carroll; Sara Pittman and her husband, Raymond; thirteen great-grandchildren, Chelsey Tolzmann; Aaron Tolzmann, Bryce Anderson; Breanna Anderson; Logan Stinar; Ashley Stinar; Emily Stinar; Landon Stinar; Blake Hatfield, Ethan Bonnett; Riley Bonnett; Zoe Bonnett; Halie Pittman, brother, John Carroll and his wife, Janice; brother-in-law,Ollie Tichich; and two sisters-in-law, Lois McNea and Joyce Lemke. Preceding Robert in death were his wife, Ardis; son Steven (Curly); parents; three brothers, Jimmy, Dewey and Richard; and one sister, Marjorie Tichich.

Contributed by:  Ruth Hackett.  Source: Fairmont Sentinel, Fairmont, Minnesota, May 17, 2005.

CASE, Ethel

ESTHERVILLE -- Services for Mrs. Ethel Case, 87, of Estherville will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the First Christian Church in Estherville with burial in Superior Township Cemetery of Rural Superior, Iowa.

Mrs. Case died Monday, Jan. 5, 1989 at Holy Family Hospital of Estherville. Visitation will be 3-9 p.m. Wednesday at the Henry-Olson-Fuhrman Funeral Home of Estherville.

Ethel Seeliger was born on Feb. 24, 1901, at Union, Iowa. She moved with her family to Armstrong in 1914. She graduated from Armstrong High School and the Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls, Iowa. She taught school in Dolliver, Spirit Lake, Ottumwa, Iowa and Wauwautosa, Wis. She married Harold D. Case on June 4, 1938, at Jackson, Minn.

The couple lived and farmed in the Superior area where she was a substitute teacher. The couple retired and moved into Estherville in 1968. Mr. Case died on Jan 23, 1975. She was a member of the First Christian Church, an active officer of the Superior Township Cemetery Board, past president of the Estherville American Legion Auxiliary and a member of the Estherville VFW Auxiliary and the Superior Iowa Federated Women's Club.

Survivors include her sister, Mrs. Gladys Erpelding of Estherville; brother and sister-in-law, Cecil [Seeliger] and Margaret of Estherville; two nieces, one nephew, six great nieces and nephews; and two brother-in-laws.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Contributed by:  Ruth Hackett.  Source: unknown.

CHAUDOIN, Anna (Mrs. Clifford)

Anna Lucille Vaux Chaudoin was born at Artesian, [Sanborn County], S. D., August 2, 1907, passed away at the Coleman hospital April 28, 1935, at the age of 27 years, 8 months, 26 days. Was baptized in the Catholic church at the age of two months, and was a member of that church for 20 years. She was married to Clifford Chaudoin August 13, 1927 and to this union four children were born, two boys and two girls, Darlene Ruth, age six; Clifford Latis, age four; Beverly Lucille, age seven months, Verland Duane passed away at the age of eighteen months. Mrs. Chaudoin was always ready to lend a helping hand to the needy, and was a dear neighbor and friend to all who knew her; she will be greatly missed in the home.

She leaves to mourn her loss her husband and three children, her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Vaux, five brothers, Marvin of Lohrville, Lambert, Bernard, Joseph and Earl of Lake City, Iowa and her grandfather, John B. Clark of Lake City and a host of friends. We have lost our darling mother and daughter. She has bid us all adieu. She has gone to live in Heaven and her form is lost from view. Oh that dear one how we loved her, Oh how hard to give her up. but an Angel came down for her and removed her from her flock.

Contributed by:  Ruth Hackett.  Source: Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, May 1, 1935.

CC Note:  Anna Vaux Chaudoin is buried in an unmarked grave in Oak Hill Cemetery.

CHAUDOIN, Clifford

Former Local Resident to Be Buried Here

Clifford Chaudoin, 66, of San Jose, Calif., died yesterday [Jan. 17, 1969] at San Jose and is to be brought here, his former home, for burial.

Clifford Thomas Chaudoin was born Aug. 7, 1902 at Lipton, Ind., the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Chaudoin. He lived there until about 25 years ago when he came to Emmet County.

He was employed here by Morrell Packing Plant for several years. For the past three years he had lived in California.

He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Freeman (Darlene) Moore of Abita Springs, La., and Beverly of California; five sons, Clifford Jr. of Mason City, Robert, James, Michael and Junior, all of California; seven grandchildren; his mother Mrs. Ruth Wiles of the Good Samaritan Center, Estherville; two sisters, Mrs. Norman Mickelson of Wallingford, and Mrs. Francis Murphy of Shabbona, Ill., and five brothers, Melvin and Marvin of Jefferson, Iowa, Myron of Ashton, Ill., Robert of Newark, Calif., and Delbert of Hudson, Ohio.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Fuhrman Funeral Home in Estherville. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery.

Friends may call at the Fuhrman funeral Home after 3 p.m. Monday.

Contributed by:  Ruth Hackett.  Source: Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, January 18, 1969.

CC Note:  Clifford Chaudoin is buried in an unmarked grave in Oak Hill Cemetery.

CHAUDOIN, Verland

SON OF MR. AND MRS. CLIFFORD CHAUDOIN DIES

Funeral services for Verland Duane Chaudoin, one year, six months, 19 days old son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Chaudoin, will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow in the Sternborg funeral chapel. Burial will be in the Oak Hill cemetery.

The boy died at 6 a.m. yesterday [March 15, 1935] at his home at 121 North 2nd street after a short illness with bronchial pneumonia. He was born in Calhoun county.

He is survived by his parents and three brothers and sisters.

Contributed by:  Ruth Hackett.  Source: Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, March 16, 1935.

CC Note:  Clifford Chaudoin is buried in an unmarked grave in Oak Hill Cemetery.

CHRESTIANSEN, Lawrence

Lawrence Clifford Chrestiansen, the son of Albert and Mathilda (Tunderum) Chrestiansen, was born March 2, 1918, west of Graettinger, Iowa. He passed away Sunday, May 8, 2005 at home in Estherville, Iowa at the age of 87.

He went to country school until the 8th grade. Lawrence helped on the home farm, neighboring farms and started a plumbing business of his own.

On May 17, 1950, Lawrence was united in marriage to Marian Patricia Evans at the First Lutheran Church in Estherville. Following their marriage, Lawrence continued with his plumbing and later started an appliance business. They then bought Chrestiansen Acre's where he laid out the lots, and he and Marian built thirteen homes. Lawrence continued to do his plumbing until his early 70's when he retired. Marian passed away October 17,1990.

Lawrence enjoyed watching baseball, especially the Chicago Cubs. He would always have a jigsaw puzzle out and when his grandchildren would come over, they would help him put it together. Lawrence always had time to visit and laugh with family and friends.

Left to cherish Lawrence's memory are his children, Wayne Chrestiansen and his wife, Sheryl and their sons, Justine and Jay of Estherville; Jeff Chrestiansen and his wife, Tammy and their son, Cody; Julie Trebcsh and her husband, of Harris, Iowa; and Julie's son, Travis Ehrig and daughter, Mariah; his sisters, Mildred Chrestiansen of Estherville; Alice Gwinner of Fort Dodge, Iowa; Julia Lehner and her husband, James of Dacula, Georgia; brothers, Melvin Chrestiansen and his wife, Joyce of Temple, Texas; Floyd Chrestiansen and his wife, Rhonda of Estherville; and many nieces and nephews.

He has been preceded in death by his wife, Marian; infant daughter, Ruth Elaine; one infant grandson, Daniel; his parents; and four siblings.

CC Note:  Lawrence Chrestiansen is buried in East Side cemetery.  

CHRISTIANSEN, Lillian E.

RINGSTED, Iowa--Services for Lillian E. Christiansen, 81, of Ringsted will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. John's Lutheran Church, Ringsted. Burial will be in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Ringsted.

Christiansen died Sunday, Oct. 6, 2002, at Valley Vue Care Center, Armstrong. Visitation will 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Henry-Olson-Fuhrman Funeral Home, Ringsted.

Lillian Elaine Nelson was born Jan. 9, 1921, in Ringsted, daughter of Nels and Mary Nelson.

Survivors include: son, Rande Christiansen of Kent. Wash.

Source: Fairmont Sentinel, Fairmont, Minnesota, October 8, 2002.

CHURCHILL, Samuel

Died--At his residence in Armstrong Grove township, Aug. 25th, 1887, Samuel Churchilll, aged 77 years.

Deceased has been resident of Emmet county about 14 years, and was known as a peaceable, quiet citizen and a good neighbor. He leaves a wife and nine children and a number of grandchildren, among whom is Ann Eliza Young, the nineteenth wife of Brigham Young of Utah fame.

Contributed by:  Ruth Hackett.  Source: The Northern Vindicator, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, Sept. 2, 1887.

CC Note:  Samuel Churchill is buried in Armstrong Grove Cemetery.

CLARK, Hazel

Hazel Follett Clark was born in High Lake township, Emmet county, Iowa, April 4th, 1891, and died on April 9th, 1918, aged 27 years, 2 months and 5 days. She was the daughter of E. A. and Kate Follett, now of Armstrong and she was married to Bert Clark August 15, 1911, coming to Dolliver a bride where she has since resided until the time of her death. Four children were born to her: Fay Constance who preceded her to the land of flowers March 15, 1916, Lorean [Lorraine (correction by Lorraine Clark Lucas)] Eleanor, Mavis Katherine and Bertrand [Bertram (correction by Lorraine Clark Lucas)] Keith, the baby only ten days old at the time of her death. Mrs. Clark was a great home body. Her greatest joy was keeping her home and children happy. She was an excellent mother and devoted wife and will be greatly missed in her home. She had as friends all her acquaintances. Everyone has a good word to say of her and all feel a very great bereavement in her sudden death. Those left to mourn her departure beside her husband and children are her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Follett of Armstrong, two sisters, Mrs. Grace Dare of Spirit Lake, Mrs. Ida Boyd of Armstrong and one brother Keith Follett of Armstrong and a host of friends and neighbors.

Contributed by: James M. Richmond. Source: Unknown. [JMR: Provided courtesy of her daughter, Lorraine [Clark] Lucas.]

CC Note:  Hazel Clark is buried in Armstrong Grove Cemetery.

CLARK, James Parke

James Parke Clark, the son of Dr Charles and Mary McFarland Clark, was born 28 September 1901 at Ogden, Iowa and departed this life at Holy Family Hospital in Estherville, Iowa on 19 July 1981, Sunday at the age of 79 years, 9 months, 21 days. He received his early education in the Ogden Schools. He attended Grinnell College in Grinnnell, Iowa and received his medical degree at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. He served on the Department of Surgery at the University Hospitals from 1925 until 1931. On July 12, 1930 he was united in marriage to Arlene Belding at Waucoma, Iowa.They came to Estherville in 1932 where Dr Clark practiced medicine until he entered the United States Army Medical Corp where he served in the European theatre from 1942 until 1945. He earned the rank of Major and was an Assistant Chief of Surgery while in the armed forces. he returned to Estherville after his service and was married to Josie Biederman Smillie on 30 Nov 1945 in Estherville. He continued to practice medicine until he retired in 1962. Dr Clark was a member of the Presbyterian Church. He served on City Councilman from 1964 to 1965 and was Mayor of Estherville, from 1966 until 1970.He received the Citizen of the Year Award presented by the Chamber of Commerce in 1979.He played a prominent part in many civic and community affairs. During his tenure as an Estherville physician, he had served as Chief of Staff at the hospital and held other staff positions.

Dr. Clark is survived by five sons, Dr Charles B Clark of Fair Oaks, California, James P. Clark Jr. and David A Clark , both of Estherville, Neil M. Clark of Arlington Massachusetts, and Steven S Clark of St Paul, Minnesota, two daughters, Nancy Clark Humphreys of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Marcia Clark Lipson of Bethesda, Maryland, and thirteen grandchildren. He has been preceded in death by both wives, a grandson and his parents.

Services at Presbyterian Church Estherville Iowa, 2 PM, Thursday 23 July 1981, burial Oak Hill Cemetery Estherville Iowa.

Contributed by: Shirley Vinsand.

CLARK, Mary Lynch

MRS. MARY CLARK SUCCUMBS

Death Due to Apoplectic Stroke on June 30 From Which Sufferer Failed to Rally.

Mrs. Mary Clark passed away last Thursday, July 10, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. E. Knox, in this city, Death came as the result of a stroke of apoplexy ten days previous, from which she failed to rally successfully.

Mary Adelaide Lynch was born Aug. 4, 1850, in Smithfield, N. Y. When six years of age her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lynch, with their children moved to what was then the "far west." They chose Beaverdam, Wis., as their home, removing again three years later to Winona county, Minn. The civil war came on soon after this location and the farther answered the call with one year and six months of loyal service in Co. D, 7th Minnesota regiment. Upon his return to his family at the close of the war they emigrated to Estherville, Iowa.

On April 4, 1872, the subject of this memoir was united in marriage to Jonas Clark,. To them were born seven children, four boys and three girls: Geo. H., Frank E. (deceased), David J., and John Howard; Zadie E., Daisy E., and Rosa B. Of these children there were present at their mother's funeral: Geo. H., with his wife, from Ogden, Utah; David and Howard from Ray, N.D.; Zadie, now Mrs. C. E. Knox, Oakes; Daisy, now Mrs. F. A. Silcox, Dunnell, Minn.; Rosa, now Mrs. N. J. Rodenberg, Cathay, N. D.

The deceased has three brothers; Frank Lynch of Hinckley, Minn.; Reuben, of Estherville, Ia., and Chas., of Stratford, Ia. One brother, Chas., was present at the funeral.

Twenty-eight grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren with other relatives are to be counted amongst the bereaved.

Mrs. Clark was a kind and loving mother, cheerfully looking after the interests of her family. Being a pioneer she knew how to make hardships contribute to strength and happiness by patiently making the best of what was at hand. Her Christian conscience grieved at the indications of ungodliness of modern life. The desecration of the Lord's day caused her special concern.

On June 30, Mother Clark suffered a stroke of apoplexy from which she but partially rallied. The end came ten days later when at 7:10 a. m. she slipped peacefully from the shores of time. Shortly before the Master's call she, with a dear friend, repeated the Lord's prayer and in a few minutes closed her eyes in sleep to awaken in the beautiful land where pain and sorrow are unknown.

Funeral services were held at the C. E. Knox home Monday afternoon in charge or Rev. J. D. Smith. Burial was made in Oakesview cemetery.

She died July 10 of 1924.

Contributed by:  Rose Dodd Great Granddaughter of Mary Adelaide Lynch Clark

CLARK, Max Allen

Services for Max Allen Clark were held at the Henry-Olson Funeral Chapel in Estherville, Iowa at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 18, 2006.  Pastor Warren Baker officiated.  Casketbearers included Clayton Helgeson, Bob Clark, Brad Jurrens, Bryan Jurrens, Darrel Brawner and Gary Gunderson.  Internment was at the East Side Cemetery in Estherville, Iowa.  Military Graveside rites were given by the VFW Post 3388, American Legion Post 91, Estherville.

Max Allen Clark, the son of Kenneth L. and Esther (Breffle) Clark was born August 8, 1924, in Emmetsburg, Iowa and departed this life on Tuesday, February 14, 2006, at Rosewood Manor in Estherville, Iowa at the age of 81 years old.

He received his education in the Emmetsburg schools graduating from Emmetsburg High School.  On September 23, 1944, he was united in marriage to Beatrice (Betty) Allen in Mineral Wells, Texas.  Max served in the United States Army from 1944-1947 furing World War Two.  After the military, he farmed in Emmetsburg, they then moved to Maple Hill were he worked form the DNR.  Later the couple moved to Estherville, where he worked at the Emmet County State Bank and for the US Postal Service for twenty years.

Max was a member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church and the the V.F.W.

Left to cherish Max's memory is his wife, Betty, of Estherville, his children, John A. Clark and his wife, Nancy of Estherville; Timothy Clark of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Charles Clark and his wife, Catherine of Las Vegas, Nevada; Debra Jurrens and her husband, Jay of Emmetsburg, Iowa; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and sister, Doris Helgeson and her husband, Clarence of Emmetsburg.  He has been preceded in death by his parents, brother, and infant sister.  Online condolences:  www.henryolsonfuneral.com.

Source:  The Graettinger Times, Graettinger, Palo Alto County, Iowa, February 22, 2006.

CLAUSEN, Fern

Fern Opal Clausen the daughter of Alfred and Anna (Stenberg) Brunsvold was born February 26, 1912 in Estherville, Iowa. She died on Monday, May 1, 2006 at Valley Vue Care Center in Armstrong, Iowa at the age of 94.

She received her education in Estherville schools. She also graduated from Beauty School in Des Moines, Iowa.

On October 4, 1942, Fern was united in marriage to Arnold Clausen at Reno, Nevada. The couple owned and operated grocery stores in Estherville and Dolliver. In 1954, they moved to Ringsted and operated Clausen's Grocery Store until their retirement in 1973. Fern also worked as a beautician in Estherville.

Fern was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and the ladies auxiliary in Ringsted. For hobbies, she enjoyed reading, playing cards and watching television.

Left to cherish her memory is her son, Gary Clausen of Ringsted and several nieces and nephews.

She has been preceded in death by her husband, parents, one brother, Lloyd Brunsvold and an infant sister.

CC Note:  Internment in Ringsted Memorial cemetery.

CLAYTON, Bridget

DEATH SADDENS ESTHERVILLE HOME
Mrs. Bridget F. Clayton Dies After Long Illness
Funeral Services Tomorrow

Yesterday morning, Tuesday, April 11 [1916] Mrs. Bridget F. Clayton died at her home in this city after a sickness extending over a year.  The deceased was a sister of Pat and James Howe, of this city, and the mother of Misses Ellen and Sylvia Clayton and James Clayton.  She was born in Burlington, Vermont, December 20, 1850.  Early in life she moved with her family to Ohio and later to Applington, this state, where she was married to Henry Clayton on July 16th, 1872.  Six children were born to this union, five of whom survive their mother.  The family lived at West Bend for several years, but for many years have been one of the highly esteemed and respected families of this city.  The husband preceded the deceased in death, having died March 31, 1900.

Funeral services are to be held on Thursday morning from the Catholic church at nine o'clock in charge of Rev. J. G. Murtagh and burial will be made in the Catholic cemetery.  

The Democrat joins the many friends in an expression of sympathy and condolence to the bereaved relatives.

Submitted by: Ruth M. Hackett.  Source: The Estherville Democrat, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, April 12, 1916.

CLEMENSON, Emma Mabel

Death of Mabel Skattebo-Clemenson

Mrs. Mabel Skattebo-Clemenson was born Sept. 21st, 1886 and died April 9th, 1911. She was married Dec. 22nd, 1909 to Clarence Clemenson and to this union one child was born, a baby girl, March 30th 1911.

She always seemed cheerful and happy and had a pleasant smile for everyone. Her death was a shock to her friends, as it was thought she was getting better. We extend our sympathy to the heart-stricken husband and parents, sisters and brothers. It seems hard to think she should be taken just in the prime of youth. But hard for us to understand. But some distant day we may. The funeral was held Wednesday at the Riverside church where she was laid to rest in the church yard cemetery.

Dearest Mabel, thou has't left us, and our loss we deeply feel, But it's God who has't bereft us, He can all sorrows heal.

Submitted by: Ruth M. Hackett.  Source: Estherville Democrat, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, April 19, 1911.

CLEVELAND, Mrs. D. W. (Hanna)

Hannah C. Cleveland, beloved wife of D. W. Cleveland, died at the family home in Center township, Emmet county, Iowa, Friday, March 16th, 1900. The sad intelligence of the death of this kind hearted and esteemed woman came as a shock to the large circle of her friends and neighbors in this county. Mrs. Cleveland had passed through quite an extended illness from la grippe and as the warmer spring days began to draw near her friends were hopeful of her recovery when it was discovered that the dread pneumonia had developed, after which her strength rapidly declined until she passed away.

Hannah C. Tinkham was born at Bangor, Maine, August 8th, 1832, and was the only daughter of Cephas and Uratile Tinkham. In 1846 at the age of 14 years, she removed with the family to Dubuque, Iowa. Three brothers, William P., Joseph K., and John B., all survive her; all of whom reside in Dubuque county, Iowa. September 16th, 1853, she was united in marriage with Darius W. Cleveland, and in 1855 Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland moved to Topeka, Kansas where they resided until 1860 when they moved back to Dubuque in September of that year. They resided in Dubuque until the spring of 1883, when the family removed to Emmet county and settled in their present home in Center township. To this union were born seven children, four of whom survive her; Mrs. Mary E. Beattie, of Newport, Barton county, Missouri, George W. Cleveland who resides with his father in Center township, Mrs. Lottie B. Smith of Emmetsburg, Iowa, and James W. Cleveland who resides in the parental home in Center township, the last three of whom were with the sorrowing husband and father at her bedside when she passed away.

Mrs. Cleveland leaves a large circle of friends in Dubuque county, her former home for so many years, as well as in this county who will reverently cherish the memory of her personal worth as a devoted wife and mother, a kind hearted and sincere friend and an earnest Christian woman.

The funeral was conducted by the pastor of the Methodist churc h in Estherville, assisted by Revs. Bevan and Wilcox and although it was an afternoon service the church was crowded and a large company followed the remains to the cemetery, where Rev. Dr. Bevan, pastor of the Baptist church, performed the burial service.

Source: Unknown paper, probably Estherville, March 22, 1900.

CC Note:  Hannah Cleveland is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery.

COATS, Aaron Rufus

Another Pioneer Passes Away.
A. R. Coats, a Pioneer Railway Man and a Veteran of Civil War, Leaves Comrades.

A. R. Coats, an old time resident of this city, passed away at the home of his son Floyd Coats on west Emery Street, Sunday, June 27.

Mr. Coats was in the early days connected with the old B. C. R. & N. Ry., and after severing his connections with the company was employed in this city in other lines.

He was born in DeKalb County, Illinois, Nov. 30, 1837, making him eighty-two years of age at the time of his death.

He leaves a wife and four sons, Byron [Lloyd Byron Coats] of Deer River, Minn., John [John J. Coats] of Hamlet, N. C., Percy of Evanston, Wyo., and Floyd [Floyd Guy Coats] of this city, and four daughters, Mrs. Ora O. Bryan [Ora O. Coats] of Williston, N. Dak., Mrs. G. M. Brown [Minnie E. Coats] of Amegrad, N. Dak., Mrs. Martin Noll [Maude C. Coats], Moore, Mont., and Mrs. John Johnson [Gladys V. Coats] of this city.

The following is a brief war record of the departed veteran published in the Enterprise on May 28, 1913: "Aaron R. Coats enlisted on February 4, 1862, at Byran, Ohio, in Company K, 68th Ohio Volunteer infantry. He was afterwards transferred to Company G, Seventh Veteran Reserves, and promoted to second sergeant. Mr. Coats was engaged in many of the hardest fought battles of the Civil War. Despite his active service and his many engagements where it seemed almost impossible for any one to get through, he has not one scratch or scar to show for his bravery. He was never struck by shot, shell or bullet. He was in the thickest of the fight at Fort Donoldson, Shiloh, and Vicksburg, and at Champion Hill and Black River he saw some fierce engagements besides many minor battles and skirmishes. He served under Logan in Leggit's division throughout his service. Mr. Coats was in the hospital during the latter part of the war and when released he again tried for active service but was given a clerk's position. He has a discharge from the service that few, if any, can boast of, he having written his own discharge from the army at Washington, D. C., on February 3, 1865. Mr. Coats has been a resident of our city since 1884 and is still a very active and energetic man for his age and service."

The funeral services were held from the home today, the Rev. LaGrone officiating, and the remains were laid to rest in Oak Hill cemetery.

Contributed by: hmcphie@cableone.net   Source: Estherville Enterprise, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa; June 30, 1920.

COFFIE, Harry E.

HARRY E. COFFIE DIES AFTER SHORT ILLNESS

Last Rites Set for Monday

Harry E. Coffie, 50, lifetime and well known Estherville resident, died shortly after 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon [31 Jan 1957] of septicemia (blood poisoning). Mr. coffie had been admitted to Holy Family Hospital Tuesday afternoon after complaining of severe pain in his arm and shoulder.

Wednesday night the pain spread to the abdomen.

Mr. Coffie has been closely identified with the growth of aviation and aviation facilities in Estherville and had conducted an increasingly large farm operation.

The son of John and Frances Coffie, Harry Coffie was born April 30,1906 at Estherville. He was united in marriage to Gladys Mabel Graves in July, 1939.

He is survived by his widow and four children, Dana 16, Susan 15, Lonnie 14 and Tim 11. Also surviving are his mother, Mrs. Earle Selden of Lamar, Colo.; and two brothers, Guy Coffie of Altoona and Dale Coffie of Highland, Ind. His f, John Coffie, died Jan. 20.

Funeral sevices will be conducted Monday at 2 p. m. at the First Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Thomas G. Melton officiating. The body will lie in state at Sternborg Funeral Home from tomorrow noon until 11 a. m. Monday when it will be taken to the church to lie in state until time of services.

Burial will be in the Oak Hill cemetery.

Mr. Coffie graduated from Estherville High School in 1923. He had been a member of the high school debate and track teams and was winner of the honor award.

In 1928 he received his Bachelor of Science degree, and Doctor of Law degree in 1935 from the State University of Iowa. He was admitted to the Bar in 1935.

While attending SUI, Mr. Coffie was a member of the "I" Club from 1924 t0 1928; the cross country track team, 1925-27; track varsity 1926-28 and the Alpha Kappa Psi fraternity.

In 1928 and 1929 Mr. Coffie served in the U.S. Air Corps Reserve, stationed at March Field, Riverside, Calif. He was commissioned a second lieutenant in 1929 and served as temporary U.S. Marshall in 1929-30 at Fairbanks, Alaska.

From 1930 to 1932 Mr. Coffie was a barnstorming pilot in the midwestern states. He practiced law here from 1935 to 1941 and served as Emmet County attorney from 1936 to 1940.

In 1940, as a qualified instructor of civil aeronautics, he operated the Estherville Junior College civilian flight training program and was director of the program throughout the war years. Thousands of students got their first flight training under Mr. Coffie's guidance. During that time barracks were built at the local airport to house the students and a large staff was employed to conduct the flight training program.

Mr. Coffie had been active in Republican party activities and was delegate to several state and judicial conventions.

Mr. Coffie had served as president of Flight Operators, a state organization; was a member of the Emmet County, the Iowa State and the American Bar Associations; was Chamber of Commerce director, chapter secretary for the former Estherville Lions' Club; and was active in the Knights of Pythias Lodge. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church.

In recent years Mr. Coffie had taken an active interest in the Masonic Lodge, and at his death he was vice president of the Iowa Civil Aeronautics association and had served several terms previously in that capacity.

He was appointed in 1949 by the late Gov. William S. Beardsley to serve as a member of the five-man Iowa Aeronautics Commission and was reappointed again in 1955 by Gov. Leo Hoegh to serve until June 30, 1961. Gov. Herschel Loveless will name a successor.

Mr. Coffie had been the Municipal airport manager for a long period of years but had tendered his resignation effective March 1. He had compiled a long record for careful and accident-free pilot-flights.

He began his farming operation in1945 and had gradually increased the operation in addition to taking care of the airport with a deep interest in rotation farming. He made extensive improvements to his farmland and had produced large numbers of livestock.

Mr. and Mrs. Coffie were among the Estherville persons who attended the Rose Bowl game at Pasadena, Calif.

Source: Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, February 1, 1957.

COFFIE, John Thomas

Father of Harry Coffie Dies at 79

John Thomas Coffie, 79, a life-time resident of Estherville area died about 6 p.m. yesterday [20 Jan 1957] at Holy Family Hospital. His death is attributed to the infirmities of old age.

Funeral services for Mr. Coffie will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow at Sternborg's Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Thomas G. Melton will officiate and burial will be at Oak Hill cemetery. Friends and relatives may call at the funeral chapel from this evening until time of services tomorrow.

Survivors include three sons, Harry of Estherville, Dale of Highland, Ind., and Guy of Altoona. His former wife, now living at Lamar, Colo., also survives along with two sisters, Mrs. Paul Dallman of Gowrie and Mrs. Frances Holiday of Peoria, Ill.

Mr. Coffie was born at Forest City on Aug. 31, 1878 and moved to the Estherville area at the age of four. He attended elementary school here and later farmed in this area. In 1899 he was married to Frances Baker. He spent most of his life farming in this area with the exception of a few years spent farming near Lewisville, Minn.

Contributed by:  Ruth M. Hackett.   Source: Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, January 20, 1957.

COLE, Arthur

Funeral services were held this afternoon for Arthur Cole, 13 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cole of Huntington, who was accidentally shot late Saturday afternoon.  The services were held at the Methodist church at Huntington.

Arthur and his brother, George, were shooting at birds from the barn door with a shotgun and Arthur was breaking the gun down when the butt of the gun hit the cement floor and the gun was discharged, the shot hitting Arthur in the lower part of his stomach.

At the time of the accident Mr. Cole was in Estherville.  Neighbors were called and a doctor from Estherville hurried to the farm home which is one-half mile north of Huntington.  The boy, however, was dead when the doctor arrived.  Besides his parents, and his brother, Arthur is survived by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Cole and Mr. and Mrs. John Sidles all of Huntington.  He is also a nephew of William Sidles of Estherville.

Source:  The Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, July 5, 1944.

CC Note:  Arthur Cole is buried in the East Side Cemetery.

COLLINS, Hannah Elizabeth (Hassing Embury)

MRS. W. O. COLLINS

Mrs. W. O. Collins, of 320 South Third Street, Estherville, died very suddenly about 7:30 p.m., last Friday evening, Dec. 5, 1924. Mrs. Collins had been ill for several years with rheumatic trouble, which had confined her to her own home and made it impossible for her to move about except with the aid of crutches. After having eaten a light supper she was helped to her room as usual and placed on her couch. A few minutes later, Mrs. Fielder, her attendant, went in to see her and found she had passed away, calmly, peacefully and painlessly.

The funeral was held from the home at 1:00 o'clock Monday afternoon, with interment in the family lot in Oak Hill cemetery, the obsequies being held under the rites of the first Church of Christ, Scientist, of which she had been a faithful member for a great many years.

Hannah Elizabeth Goodge was born in England on May 8, 1854, thus being aged about 70 years. She came to America with her parents when about two years old. They settled in southern Minnesota near Winnebago City. There she was married to Bernard Hassing about the year 1871. One son was born to them, being W. H. Hassing, now editor and publisher of the Carlton County Vidette at Carlton, Minn. They became estranged after a time and were divorced. then she later married Samuel B. Embury at Mankato, Minn., about 1876. The entire Goodge family then moved to Kansas, where they remained only about three years. To Mr. and Mrs. Embury one daughter was born, she being now Mrs. John Hughes of Islington, near Toronto, Ontario.

They returned from Kansas in about 1879, and settled at Sioux Rapids, Iowa. They lived there until about 1896. Then Mr. and Mrs. Embury moved to Estherville where her home has been ever since. Mr. Embury passed on about six years ago, and was interred in the family lot at Oak Hill. She was married to W. O. Collins about three years ago.

Beside the husband she is survived by the son and daughter, three brothers and one sister. The brothers are John S. Goodge, grocer of Des Moines, Iowa, Thomas Goodge, Armstrong, and Fred Goodge of Maple Hill. The sister is Mrs. George Coulson of Armstrong.

Editor Hassing was summoned and came down Saturday and took charge of the funeral arrangements. Mrs. Hughes was unable to come the long distance, owing to illness. Her other relatives were here for the funeral with the exception of John who was unable to come.

Mrs. Collins was a woman of strong character, a woman of honesty and integrity, with unswerving faith in a life to follow this, a woman of indomitable courage to face all adverse emergencies, with charity toward all people, a loyal and unfailing friend, a deep thinker, a splendid neighbor, and a diligent reader and while her physical infirmities prevented any extended social activities during the later years, those friends who knew her years ago are all her friends at the last. The sympathies of these many friends in Estherville are sincerely extended to the bereaved relatives.

Contributed by:  Ruth M. Hackett.  Source: Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, December 10, 1924.

CC Note:  Hannah Collins is buried next to her second husband, Samuel Embury, in Oak Hill cemetery.

COLVIN, Maren Fagre

MRS. MAREN FAGRE/COLVIN DIES
Passed Away at Home of Son

Mrs. Maren Fredrikka Fagre/Colvin, 91 years old, mother of Oscar Fagre of Estherville, died early last night [Oct 27, 1936] at the home of hr son at 912 North Seventh Street following a short illness.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Fagre residence and at 2 p.m. at the Estherville Lutheran church with the Rev. L. A. Mathre officiating. Burial will be made in Oak Hill cemetery.

Mrs. Colvin is survived by four sons and one daughter. The sons are Oscar Fagre of Estherville, Louis Fagre of Sioux Falls, S. D., Frederick Fagre of Saskatchewan, Canada; Otto Fagre of Minneapolis; and the daughter, Mrs. Marie Wilkinson of Orange Cove, Calif.

Fifteen years ago the Colvins came to Estherville to make their home with Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Fagre. Mr. Colvin died seven years ago; [he is buried in Sioux Falls.]

Contributed by:  Ruth M. Hackett.  Source: Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa; October 28, 1936.

CONN, Ervin L.

ESTHERVILLE -- Services for Ervin L. Conn, 68, of Kenosha, Wis., formerly of Armstrong, will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Henry-Olson-Fuhrman Funeral Chapel, Estherville. Burial will be in Armstrong Grove Cemetery.

Conn died Wednesday, April 30, 2003, at his home in Kenosha, Wis. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Monday at Henry-Olson-Fuhrman Funeral Home, Estherville.

Ervin L. Conn was born April 3, 1935, in Armstrong, son of Daniel Carmey (Mitchell) Conn.

Survivors include: daughters, Peggy Dennis of Madelia, Minn., and Debra Smith of Racine, Wis.; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; mother, Carmey Conn of Estherville; brother, Vurley Conn of St. James, Minn.; and sisters, Melba Haffey of Windom, Minn., and Betty Steen of Estherville.

Contributed by:  Ruth M. Hackett.  Source: Fairmont Sentinel, Fairmont, Minnesota,  May 3, 2003.

CONWAY, Ambrose T.

Ambrose Conway Died of Pneumonia Easter Sunday
Funeral Held At Estherville Today

Ambrose T. Conway, 46, of Estherville, passed away Easter Sunday at a hospital at Ottawa, Illinois. The cause of his death was pneumonia. For the past year and a half he had been employed in the ship yard at Senea, Illinois. When he became ill with pneumonia he was taken to the hospital at Ottawa.

The remains were brought to the family home at Estherville and the funeral was held Thursday morning from St. Patrick's Catholic church. The pastor, the Rev. J. J. Keane, officiated. Many old friends from this vicinity as well as from Estherville were in attendance.

Mr. Conway is survived by his wife and by four children. They are Clarence, of the Chicago University; and Ellen, Alice Theresa and Patricia, who are at home. Mr. Conway's death is also mourned by his mother, Mrs. L. E. Conway, of east Graettinger; by his brothers James, of Cylinder; John, of Dougherty, and Leo, of Graettinger; and by his sisters, Mrs. E. Drew, of Cylinder, Mrs. John Kliegl, of Graettinger, and Mrs. A. Conlon, Spencer.

Mr. Conway's death at such an early age in life is a sad loss to his devoted wife and family and to his mother and other relatives. As a young man he spent his boyhood years in the Graettinger vicinity and was a member of one of the highly esteemed families of this community. He was a splendid young man, worthy and upright, and a devout and sincere Christian gentleman.

The Times extends sincere sympathy to Mrs. Conway and the children, to the mother and to the brothers and sisters in their sorrow.

Source: The Graettinger Times, Graettinger, Iowa, Thursday, April 13, 1944, v. 51, no.15.

COON, Charles H.

C. H. Coon, 78, Dies After Long Illness
Funeral Services To Be Held Sunday

Charles H. Coon, 78, a life long resident of Estherville, died this morning [Jan. 30, 1947] at 4:30 in his home. He had been bedfast for the past month suffering from cancer. His illness had extended over the last five years.

Mr. Coon was in the grocery business here for about 25 years, first in the Coon block which was destroyed by fire and later on south Sixth Street where he operated a grocery store in partnership with his son. He retired in 1928. His father, Henry Coon, built the Coon block here.

Charles Coon was born Oct. 26, 1869, in Estherville and received his education in the local schools. On May 30, 1891, he was married to Sadie Berhow, also of Estherville, in a ceremony performed here. They were the parents of four children.

Survivors include his widow; one son, Floyc C. Coon of Los Angeles, and a daughter, Evelyn, Mrs. Alva Ragsdale of Southgate, Calif. Also survivng are two sisters, Mrs. E. I. Sondrol and Mrs. A. J. Davidson, both of Estherville; five grandsons, Frederick Coon of Lake Park, Claire Coon of Los Angeles, Charles, Larry and Jimmy Ragsdale of Southgate, and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son and a daughter.

Funeral services for Mr. Coon will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Methodist church where he was a member. Rev. C. J. Semans will officiate. Interment will be at Oakhill cemetery.

Contributed by:  Ruth M. Hackett.  Source: Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, January 30, 1947.

COON, Henry Clay

H. C. COON, CIVIL WAR VET DIES; PROMINENT HERE

Was Identified with Development of Town From Early Day -- Was Mayor

With the passing of Henry Clay Coon early Friday morning [28 Dec 1928] but two members of the local G. A. R. post survive. Mr. Coon in spite of his eighty six years was actively looking after his many business interests until the first of the month. His health since fall had been somewhat impaired by a slight stroke of paralysis but it was not until the last few weeks that he began to decline rapidly from heart disease and diabetes.

Since 1866 he had been a resident of Estherville. He was born in Allegheny county, New York, September 11, 1842, the last surviving member of a family of seven children born to James and Sarah Coon. In 1845 his people moved to Wisconsin where they engaged in farming for 20 years. Here he grew to manhood and acquired his schooling. On July 4 1862, he married Miss Elmira Lingenfelter and moved to Minnesota the same year. Soon after this he joined the First Minnesota Infantry, Company I, and continued in service until the end of the Civil war. At its close he moved to this county with his family making the trip in an immigrant wagon drawn by oxen. During this period he was sick and much of the time confined to the hospital. He farmed a piece of ground now within the city limits of Estherville making his home for a time in the old Fort Defiance which had been built here for the Northern Brigade during Indian troubles. As the town developed he built the Lincoln House on the corner of Sixth and Lincoln street, where the former First Trust and Savings bank building stands. This was later moved to the southwest corner of the block and a three story building constructed on its site. This was destroyed by fire in 1906 and the present block built as well as the brick block just south of it known as the Coon block and the Armory building which he owned at the time of his death. He also built and owned several residence houses.

For two terms Mr. Coon served as mayor of the City of Estherville. He was one of the charter members of the Methodist church in this city and maintained an active interest in its progress and development.  He was an officer in the church for many years. He was one of the men instrumental in the organization and conduct of the local Vanden Burg post of the G. A. R., and was for many years its commander. Until two years ago he had charge of the annual Memorial day services.

The surviving members of his family consist of his wife, three children, Chas. Coon, Mrs. E. I. Sondrol and Mrs. A. H. Davidson of Estherville, six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at three o'clock from the Methodist church in charge of Rev. R. T. Chipperfield, pastor of the church. Maurice Doyle Post American Legion was out in uniform and formed an escort from the home to the church and to Oak Hill cemetery where the body was laid to rest with military honors. The two surviving members of the G. A. R. post, Mr. Snyder and Mr. Cox, carried the colors. Members of the Women's Relief Corps and the Service Star Legion attended in body.

The honorary pall bearers were M. K. Whelan, William Mahlum, F. J. Rhodes and Albert Barber. Messrs. J. W. Morse, N. J. Lee, Sam Johnston, J. T. Johnston, L. L. Bingham, and Roy Burt were the acting pall bearers. Musical numbers were rendered by the Estherville quartette, Mesdames J. E. Stockdale, John Greig and Messrs. Fred Albertson and Oran Manthe.

The large attendance at the services and the numerous floral tributes spoke of the great esteem in which Mr. Coon was held in this community.

Submitted by: Ruth M. Hackett.  Source: Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, Jan. 2, 1929.

COON, Elmira Lingenfelter

MRS. COON, 91, PASSES AWAY
Came to Estherville in Ox Cart

Mrs. H. C. Coon, one of the earliest pioneer residents of Estherville, died at 6 p.m. yesterday [June 11, 1936] at her home on South Ninth street following a two-year's illness. She would have been 92 years old Aug. 18.

Mrs. Coon had been confined to her bed for nearly two years following a fall in which her hip bone was broken and from which she never recovered.

Mrs. Coon was born Aug. 18, 1844 in Smithfield, Alleghany county, New York and lived there until she was 12 years old when the family moved to Wisconsin. She later moved to Minnesota and came to Estherville by ox team and covered wagon in 1866.

Mr. and Mrs. Coon settled in Estherville and made their home here. Mr. Coon died eight years ago.

Being among the first families to settle in Estherville, Mr. and Mrs. Coon went through all the hardships of pioneer days.

Mrs. Coon is survived by three children, Mrs. E. I. Sondrol, Mrs. A. J. Davidson, and Charles H. Coon, all of Estherville, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the home and at 2:30 in the Methodist Episcopal church with the Rev. F. W. Ortmeyer in charge. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery where Mr. Coon is buried.

Submitted by: Ruth M. Hackett.   Source: Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, June 12, 1936.

COX, Ivadelle (Tillie)

Estherville - Memorial services for Mrs. Ivadelle (Tillie) Cox, 81, of Estherville, will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m., at the Henry-Olson-Fuhrman Funeral Home in Estherville with the Rev. Dr. John P. Besore III officiating. She died Thursday, July 7, 1994 at the Good Samaritan Center in Estherville. There will be no visitation prior to services.

She was born Au 23, 1912 at Bradgate [Iowa], the daughter of Harley and Rose (Godden) Lambert. She attended Estherville schools graduating from high school in 1930. On Sept. 16, 1930 she married Robert Cox at Fairmont, Minn. The couple traveled the Midwest and Eastern United States as her husband played with the Big Bands. They lived in Estes Park, Colo. and Arnolds Park [Iowa] before returning to Estherville. She was employed by R. C. Brown'hop, for many years. Following her husband's death in 1989 she moved to Long Beach, Calif., to be near her daughters. In 1993 she moved back to Estherville and was a resident at Good Samaritan Center.

She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, where sht Sunday school, member of Order of Eastern Star, a Girl Scout Leader for 23 years, a member of El Dorado Pommunity church in Long Beach, Calif.

Survivors include daughters, Virginia Oleson, LaPalma, Calif. and Cindi Miller, St. Paul, Minn.; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Robert, and two sisters.

Submitted by: Ruth M. Hackett.   Source: Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, July 13, 1994.

CC Note:  Ivadelle (Tillie) Cox is buried in the East Side cemetery.

COX, James S.

JAMES S. COX PASSES AWAY

ONE OF ESTHERVILLE'S HIGHLY RESPECTED CITIZENS LAID TO REST.
WAS A MAN WITHOUT ENEMIES

Has May Monuments in Architecture Erected in Various Towns in Iowa.

James S. Cox, one of Estherville's most prominent and well known citizens passed away at his home in the west side, on last Thursday, July the 29th [1915] at the hour of six o'clock. Mr. Cox had been ailing for some time past, and it was some time in January last that he was apprised of the fact that he was afflicted with cancer of the stomach. He was taken to Rochester for treatment, and also made a trip to Chicago, and remained there for some time receiving treatment. None of these treatments availed him any relief. He was confined to his home considerable of the time after his Chicago trip. In fact, he lived on his nerve after that trip. He was an incessant worker and was always in the job. Even after his affliction was known to be serious he persisted in looking after the business he had so persistently worked to build up, and which had grown in great magnitude.

Mr. Cox, in health, was the most evenly pleasing and accommodating disposition we have every known. Always the same to everyone, always accommodating and ready to assist a friend and do it in such a manner that it seemed a pleasure to be of assistance. He was a true and noble man and a thorough gentleman in every sense of the word, and deserving of all the compliments his friends now lavish on his and his memory.

Mr. Cox came to Estherville with his parents on April 15, 1891, and has been a booster for the city ever since he landed here. The family, who were all musicians, organized a band for the city, and for years they kept a good musical organization moving. In fact, it was kept in an organized form by them until their personal work demanded all of their attention, and even after that time.

Mr. Cox was manager of the old Lough Opera House for years, and while looking after that business conceived the idea of editing a theatrical paper, which he started several years ago. It was but a hand bill the first issue, but persistent work of himself and wife, put it into circulation all over the United States, and had made it a power. The paper was christened the Opera House Reporter, and as such has always remained, not withstanding the storms of adversity through many a hard year, and is still withstanding them under a new management, and still retaining and increasing its power.

After leaving the Reporter office he gave his exclusive attention to his architect business. He was a man of natural ability, and the inborn tendency to make beautiful structures he designed, made him spring rapidly into the limelight in this line of business. At the time of his first illness he had sixteen public school buildings alone, under construction, besides the opera houses and other buildings. To say the least, James S. Cox was a wonderful man, with exceptional ability.

James S. Cox was born in Brookfield, Illinois, on February 9, 1873, moved to Estherville with his parents in 1891. While living here he met Ada G. Cavin, who afterwards became his wife, in Lamar, Mo. on June 12, 1895. He was a member of the Presbyterian church in this city. He leaves a wife, a father and mother, and four brothers to mourn his death. the funeral services were held on Saturday, the Rev. R. C. Mitchell, of the Presbyterian church, assisted by Rev. F. F. Case of the M. E. church, officiating. The remains were laid in rest in the Oak Hill cemetery.

Source: Estherville Enterprise, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, August 4, 1915.

COX, Jesse Matthew

Longtime Resident, Ex-Councilman Dies

Jesse Cox, 83, longtime Estherville businessman and member of the city council for 10 years, died yesterday [25 May 1961] at 5:10 p.m. in the Holy Family Hospital. Mr. Cox had been in failing health for some time and was taken to the hospital May 15. Death was attributed to complications of advanced age.

Mr. Cox became interested in the theatre as a youth and at the age of 16 he first "went on the road" with the Noble Dramatic Shows of Chariton. While traveling with them he became interested in the special scenery used. Interest in that scenery led to his being the originator of commercial dye-painted scenery for theatrical productions. The process, which involved mixing dye with warm water, made it possible for scenery to be much lighter in weight and transported more conveniently.

Born March 3, 1878 in Seneca, Ill., the son of Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Cox, he received his schooling there and with his parents moved to Estherville in 1891. As a young man he was associated with his father in a contracting business here. Next he joined the road company and became interested in scenery painting. Upon returning to Estherville in 1918, Mr. Cox painted great quantities of scenery, shipping much of it to California and Texas.

However, he still was interested in show business and he departed temporarily from Estherville to work for Chicago and Minneapolis-Saint Paul theaters for several seasons.

After the road shows lost their popularity, Mr. Cox started a studio for scenery painting in the old Lough opera house where the Elks building now stands [on Second Avenue North between Sixth and Seventh Streets.] He first made scenery for theaters and schools and later went into the sign-painting and neon-sign business. The Cox studio at 606 N. 12th St., operated by Mr. Cox and his son, Robert, is the third studio which he operated in Estherville. The first was destroyed by fire, the second was razed by a tornado and the present studio rose from its ruins.

Other first for Mr. Cox included the operating of the Opera House here for many years with his brother; initiating the "Opera House Reporter" publications, an entertainment industry trade paper; and running the first movie projector in the state of Iowa.

Mr. Cox was married to the late Mabel Berberick and in 1939 he married the former Carrie Beaty of Marengo.

He was a longtime member of First Methodist Church, Knights of Pythias where he held the chair for two years; the Elks lodge where he served as Exalted Ruler for one year, and the Estherville City Council.

Mr. Cox is survived by his widow; three sons, Maurice of Colorado Springs, Colo.; Robert of Estherville and Earl of Hickam Field, Hawaii; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren; and one brother, Lee, Los Angeles, Calif.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, one son, Eugene, two grandchildren, his parents and three brothers.

Funeral services for Mr. Cox are to be Monday at 2 p.m. at First Methodist Church, the Rev. Fred W. Ortmeyer and the Rev. William R. Noland officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery.

Friends may call at Sandin-Fuhrman Funeral Home from Saturday evening until noon Monday, at which time the body is to be taken to the church to lie in state until time of the services.

Contributed by: Ruth M. Hackett.  Source: Iowa Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, May 26, 1961.

COX, Julia

DEATH OF A BELOVED PIONEER LADY

MRS. SPENCER COX CAME TO ESTHERVILLE ABOUT TWENTY-EIGHT YEARS AGO
RESIDED HERE UNTIL SHE PASSED AWAY ON FEBRUARY 4TH [1919]

With a feeling of sadness we heard of the death of Mrs. Spencer Cox last Tuesday afternoon, February 4th [1919]. The coming of the death messenger was not unexpected as Mrs. Cox had been in poor health for the past year.

Mrs. Spencer Cox was born June 11, 1852 in Grundy County, Seneca, Illinois. Her maiden name was Julia Ann Hollenbeck, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Justus Hollenbeck. Her parents were born in New York.

She grew to young womanhood in Seneca. On August 15, 1870 she was united in marriage to Spencer J. Cox at Morris, Illinois. To this union eight children were born. They were Mae, James, Ellry, Jesse, Viola, George, Spencer and Chauncey Lee. She is survived by her husband, Spencer J. Cox, four sons, Jesse of Estherville; George and Spencer of Spencer, Iowa; and Chauncey Lee of Des Moines; a sister, Mrs. Emma Diebold of Seneca, Illinois; her twin brother, Ferdinand Hollenbeck of Morris, Illinois; and twelve grandchildren. Two sons and two daughters were awaiting her in her Heavenly home.

She and her husband united with the Methodist church at Seneca in 1880, and up to the time of her death she always took an active part in the affairs of the church. She was also an active member of the Woman's Relief Corps at the time of her death.

She with her husband moved to Estherville in 1891 and have continued to reside in this city from that time.

Almost a year ago her health began to fail. She was taken to the Methodist Hospital at Des Moines last May where she remained for some time. Later she was brought home and on July 10th entered the City Hospital in this city where she underwent an operation. She was relieved of her sufferings last Tuesday afternoon at four o'clock, when her soul took flight to be at rest in her Heavenly home. She died at the age of 66 years, 7 months and 23 days of cancer of the stomach.

Contributed by: Ruth M. Hackett.  Sources: Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, February 12, 1919; Emmet County, Iowa Death Record Book 1A, page 74.

CC Note:  Julia Cox is buried in the Oak Hill cemetery.

COX, Mrs. Jesse Cox [Mabel June Gerbrich]

Mrs. Jesse Cox died suddenly Monday afternoon [5 Sep 1934] of a heart attack. She had had several similar attacks during the summer but was seemingly on the mend.

Mrs. Cox was a talented musician and after her marriage continued her interest in her playing. She with her husband and their brothers formed one of the most popular amateur orchestras of the time. As their sons became old enough they too joined the group.

Mabel June Gerbrich was born at Yankton, S. D., on June 29, 1884 but came to Estherville with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. Gerbrich from Holdridge, Neb., 34 years ago. She attended a Catholic school at Emmetsburg, later taking up music at Drake university at Des Moines and studied in that conservatory for four years. On June 18, 1902 she was married to Jesse Cox at the home of her parents in Estherville and has lived here almost continuously since then with the exception of short absences when Mr. Cox was working in other cities at his trade as a scenic artist.

Surviving Mrs. Cox's passing are her husband and four sons, Morris of Rochester, N. Y., Eugene, Robert and Earl of Estherville.

Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at two o'clock from the home and at two thirty from the M. E. church. Rev. F. E. Ortmeyer assisted by Rev. Frank Yeard of the Union Baptist church was in charge. Pall bearers were Vance Noe, Elmer Moore, W. H. Ridley, J. H. Cramer and Fred Ehlers. Burial was made in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Source: Iowa Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, September 6, 1934.

COX, Robert Austin

Services for Robert Austin Cox, 78, will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at Henry-Olson-Fuhrman Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Tom Balm officiating. Interment will be in East Side Cemetery. He died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 1989 at Holy Family Hospital [in Estherville, Iowa].

He was born Jan. 10, 1911 at Estherville, the son of Jesse and Mable (Berberick) Cox. He attended schools in Chicago, St. Paul and graduated in 1930 from Estherville High School. On Sept. 15, 1930 he was married to Ivadelle Lambert. He lived most of his life in Estherville where he and his father operated the Jesse Cox Sign and Scenic Studio until retiring in 1976. The couple traveled with the Big Bands where he played bass viol and tuba. He also played with the Abu Bekr Shrine band 25 years.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church; past member of North Star Masonic Order; Abu Bekr Shrine, Sioux City; B.P.O.E.; Knights of Pythias and Kiwanis Club.

Survivors include his wife Ivadelle (Tillie); two daughters: Mrs. Virginia Oleson, LaPalma, Calif., and Mrs. Dave (Cindi) Miller, Long Beach, Calif.; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren, and one brother Earl, Brooksville, Fla.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.

Contributed by: Ruth M. Hackett.  Source:  Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa,  December 2, 1989.

COX, Spencer J.

S. J. COX LAST OF CIVIL WAR VETERANS DIES

Is Given Full Military Honors at Burial Today -- Legion in Charge

S. J. Cox, last surviving member of Vandenburg Post, G. A. R. has answered his last reveille. He passed away early Sunday morning [26 March 1933] peacefully, closing his eyes on a long and useful life time.

Mr. Cox would have been 86 years old on July 1. He was born in Cattaraugus county, New York state, and went to Illinois as a child with his parents. It was in 1891 when Mr. Cox came to Estherville as a contractor and builder. He was associated with his oldest son James for a number of years and later with Jesse Cox in the scenic studio, doing all the carpenter work for the stage scenery which has been shipped by this studio all over the United States.

Entered Union Army at Sixteen

Mr. Cox was proud of his service in the Union army during the last years of the Civil war. He enlisted in Co. F, 53rd Illinois Infantry, in 1863, and served until the close of the war. He became a member of the Vandenburg post here, and was always ready and willing to take part in all patriotic observances. It was his wish that he be buried with military honors and that he wear to his last resting place the regalia he had worn on so many occasions. Mr. Cox while in failing health was up and about until a comparatively short time ago and took part in the last services for all his comrades in the local Civil war veterans' post, and insisted on carrying the flag of his country for which he had fought so valiantly.

Always happy to talk of his war experiences Mr. Cox could hold a listener enthralled for hours telling of his narrow escapes during the battles in which to took part. He marched with Sherman's army to the sea, and took part in many of the engagements from Chattanooga to Savannah.

Mr. Cox is survived by four sons Jesse of Estherville, George of Des Moines, Spencer of Ames and Chauncey Lee of Indianapolis, Ind. James Cox preceded his father in death and their mother died in 1918 [sic, 1919]. Mr. Cox was later married to Mrs. Octavia DeVinney of Lansing, Mich., who survives. There is also one brother Charles of Arroyo, Calif. and one sister, Mrs. Mayme Colgrove of Wilmington, Ill., left to mourn his passing.

Burial Today

Flags in Estherville will float at half mast today in honor of Mr. Cox.

Funeral services which will be held at one-thirty from the home on East Roberts street and at two o'clock from the Methodist Episcopal church will be in charge of Rev. W. A. WinterStein. Maurice Doyle Post American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary unit will attend in a body.

A color escort will attend the services at the home and the Legion men will accompany the remains from the church to its burial place in Oak Hill cemetery where the salute will be given by the firing squad and taps blown.

Pall bearers will be Dan Howard, C. J. Mathiesen, R. H. Green, Geo. Lyman, Vance Noe and John Lilley.

Contributed by: Ruth M. Hackett.  Source: Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, March 26, 1933.

CRAIG, Dorothy

ARMSTRONG -- Services for Mrs. Frank (Dorothy) Craig, 77, of rural Dolliver will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the United Methodist Church in Armstrong with burial in the Armstrong Grove Cemetery.

Mrs. Craig died Sunday [Oct. 3, 1983] at Valley Vue Nursing Home in Armstrong. Visitation will be after 3 p.m. today at Henry and Olson Funeral Home in Armstrong and one hour prior to service at the church.

Dorothy Sabin was born Oct. 19, 1905, at Winterset, Iowa. She received her education at Pitzer, Iowa schools. She moved to Kossuth County in 1921 with her parents. She married Frank Craig on Sept. 21, 1929 at Spencer, Iowa. She lived most of her married life in Emmet County. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Armstrong.

Survivors include her husband of rural Dolliver; sons, Gale of Ringsted, Harold of Armstrong; daughter, Mrs. Tom (Donna) Trenary of Hampton, Minn.; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters, Catherine Mitthun of Rake, Esther Becker of Oklahoma City, Okla., Frances Smith, Marcella Smith, both of Des Moines, Mrs. Bert (Edna) Harris of Sutherland, Iowa.

Contributed by: Ruth M. Hackett. Source: Fairmont Sentinel, Fairmont, Minnesota, October 4, 1983.

CROMWELL, Lydia Ellen

Armstrong--Ellen Lydia the five month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Cromwell died in the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Barton this morning at 3:30. Mrs. Cromwell, the mother of the little one, died two months ago. The burial will be at Estherville tomorrow.

Source: The Weekly Northern Vindicator, Estherville, Iowa, February 28, 1901.

CRONK, Cyrus H.

Death of an Old Soldier

Mr. C. H. Cronk, an old soldier and highly respected citizen of this city died very suddenly Thursday morning while he was shoveling snow from the walk at his home, death being due to heart failure.

Short funeral services were held from the residence Friday and the body taken to Montour, Tama County, his former home, Friday for burial.

He was 75 years, 1 month and 3 days old.

Mr. Cyrus H. Cronk was born in Broom County, New York, January 28, 1841. When about eighteen years of age he moved to the state of Illinois, and in 1861, when but twenty years of age, he enlisted in the 8th Illinois cavalry and served his country for three years and eleven months. He came to Iowa in 1865 locating in Blackhawk County. On the 17th on May, 1865 he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Roberts and they made a home near Montour, in Tama County. Four children were born to this union: Mrs. J. B. Smith of Halpha, Iowa, Mrs. W. H. Waterman of Estherville, Mrs. Louis Smith of Armstrong, and Ralph of Waterloo. The wife and mother died on the anniversary of her marriage, May 17, 1890. In the fall of 1892 Mr. Cronk was united in marriage to Mrs. Elmina Peck and about twelve years ago they came to make Estherville their home. Deceased was a member of the Methodist church. He leaves two sisters, Mrs. Story and Mrs. Babcock of Sycamore, Illinois his wife, and four children, fifteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Contributed by: Diane Lavender  Source: Estherville Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, Iowa, March 8, 1916.

CRONK, Donald

Donald M. Cronk the son of Earl and Henrietta (Laatz) Cronk was born March 18, 1926 in Armstrong, Iowa. He passed away Thursday, September 1, 2005 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota at the age of 79.

He received his education in the Armstrong school. Donald served overseas in the United States Army from 1951 to 1953 during the Korean Conflict.

On January 21, 1955, he was united in marriage to Mary Patterson in Ringsted, Iowa. Following their marriage, the couple made their home in rural Armstrong where Donald was engaged in farming. Mary died December 1, 2000.

Donald was a member of United Methodist Church in Armstrong and the V.F.W. He served as Clerk for the Armstrong Grove Township for several years. For hobbies, he enjoyed playing golf, pool and cards.

Left to cherish Donald's memory are his children, Lori Larsen and her husband, Jon and their daughters, Jennie and Julie; Brian Cronk and his wife, Jackie and their children, Jimmy and Becky all of Armstrong; Lisa Cronk and her son, Christopher of St. Joseph, Missouri; one brother, Melvin Cronk and his wife, Dorothy of Armstrong; sisters, Lois Corderman of Moberly, Missouri; Marlene Hittesdorf and her husband, James of Waco, Texas; sister-in-law, Helen Gilchrist of St. Joseph, Missouri; and also by several nieces and nephews.

He has been preceded in death by his parents and his wife.  

CC Note:  Donald M. Cronk and wife Mary are buried in Armstrong Grove cemetery.

CRONK, Elmina S.

Mrs. Elmina S. Cronk died at the home of her sister, Mrs. E. Campbell, 630 South Liberty street at 8 o'clock February 18th.

She was born December 25, 1845 at North Plato. November 26, 1868 she was united in marriage to Edward Peck of Plato, who died in 1887.

To this union two sons were born: George K. of Centerville, Iowa, and Warren H. of Foraytha, Montana, who survive her, and a daughter Estelle who died in infancy.

October 4, 1892 she was married to Cyrus Cronk of Estherville where they have since resided.

Mr. Cronk died in 1916. Besides her sons she leaves four grandchildren, four sisters: Mrs. Maria Pike, Mrs. Helen Ward, Mrs. E. Campbell of Elgin, and Mrs. J. A. Barclay of Kissimmee, Florida; and two brothers, Hiram H. Eastman of Albany, Oregon and William Eastman of Hampshire, Illinois; and four step children of Iowa.

Mrs. Cronk was a consistent Christian and an active member of the Methodist church.

Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the home of her sister, Mrs. E. Campbell. Burial will be held at Bluff City cemetery. ----Elgin (Ill.) Exchange

[Transcriber's note: Although this obituary was published in The Estherville Vindicator, Mrs. Cronk died in Elgin, Illinois.]

Transcribed by: Diane Lavender. Source: Estherville Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, Iowa, February 25, 1920.

CROSS, Dennis D.

ARMSTRONG, Iowa -- Services for Dennis D. Cross, 63, of Armstrong will be 6 p.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church, Swea City. Burial will be in Clear Lake, Wis.

Cross died Wednesday, July 24, 2002, at Immanuel-St. Joseph Hospital, Mankato.

Visitation will be 2-5 p.m. Saturday at Henry-Olson-Fuhrman Funeral Home, Armstrong.

Dennis Dean Cross was born May 2, 1939, in Sioux City, son of Ira and Floris (Fenton) Cross.

Survivors include: wife, Sandra of Armstrong; daughters, Denise Pape of Tacoma, Wash., Denette Moore of Armstrong and Darci DeWitt of Cable, Wis.; stepdaughter, Tracy Nadeau of Warrick, R.I., stepson, Stephen Carvella of Jacksonville, Fla.; eight grandchildren; one step-granddaughter; sister, Marilyn Rasmussen of Boring, Ore.

Contributed by: Ruth M. Hackett. Source: Fairmont Sentinel, Fairmont, Minnesota, July 26, 2002.

CUMMINS, Laura

ARMSTRONG, Iowa--Services for Laura B. Cummins, 97, of Armstrong will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at the United Methodist Church, Armstrong. Burial will be in the Armstrong Grove Cemetery.

Cummins died Thursday, Jan. 2, 2003, at Valley Vue Care Center, Armstrong. Visitation will be 4:30-7 p.m. Sunday at Henry-Olson-Fuhrman Funeral Home, Armstrong.

Laura Barbara Klein was born April 21, 1905, in Estherville, daughter of Peter and Barbara (Bilharz) Klein.

Survivors include: son, Dale Cummins of Armstrong; daughter, Donna Dreesman of Titonka; one grandson.

Source: Fairmont Sentinel, Fairmont, Minnesota, January 3, 2003.

CUSTER, Kyle Claybourne

KYLE CLAYBOURNE CUSTER
The Des Moines Register, Des Moines, Iowa published on June 22, 2005

July 15, 1984 - June 18, 2005

Kyle Custer, 20, died on June 18, 2005 following a one car automobile accident.  Kyle was born in Estherville, IA and moved to Gainesville, GA in 1994 with his family.

He is survived by his father, Kevin; mother, Rena; sister, Ashley; paternal grandmother, Jane Custer of Creston, IA; and maternal grandparents, Bob and Marilyn Pearson of Dallas Center, IA.  He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Virgil Custer.

Kyle graduated from North Hall High School in 2003.  He worked at Marine Specialties, doing a job he loved.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 23, 2005 at McCalley Funeral home in Adel, IA, where family will receive friends from 9:30 to 11 a.m. that morning.  Burial will follow at the Brethren Cemetery near Dallas Center.

Additional memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at the First United Methodist Church in Gainesville, GA, where family will receive friends from 9:30 to 11 a.m. that morning.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Kyle Custer Memorial in care of Wanda Garner, 4705 Leland Drive, Cumming, GA  30041, 770-886-2250.

Contributed by: Ruth M. Hackett. 

DAHLE, Anna (Mrs. Torgel)

Mrs. Torger Dahle [Anna Rokne]] died last Friday [June 13, 1902] evening of consumption.  The funeral was held from the family home on South Seventh street at 9 o'clock Sunday morning.  Internment was in High Lake Cemetery.

Source: The Northern Vindicator, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, June 19, 1902.

DAHLSTE, Hans

Laid to Rest

Hans Dahlste died at his home in the north part of the city [Estherville] last Thursday [May 21, 1914], after an illness [pneumonia] of about one week. Several days prior to his death he sustained injuries when he fell from a scaffolding, and it is thought that these injuries brought about his demise. He was born January 13, 1841 in Norway to John Dahlste and his wife, Anna Hatteberg Dahlste. He moved to America in 1872 and has lived in Emmet County for the past 20 years. His wife preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn his death one son, John, of Estherville, a sister in Norway, a sister in Jackson, Minnesota and a half sister at Ellsworth, Minnesota. Funeral services were conducted at the Norwegian Lutheran church Monday at 1:00 o'clock p. m. by Rev. Akre, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Norwegian cemetery north of town.

Contributed by: Ruth M. Hackett.  Sources: Estherville Democrat, May 27, 1914 and Estherville Enterprise, June 3, 1914.

DAHLSTE, Inger

Ellsworth County News--Mrs. Hans Dalstol [Dahlste] was buried last Wednesday at the Norwegian Cemetery north of Estherville. She had been a patient sufferer for some time with cancer of the stomach. She died at the age of 71 in Ellsworth Township on December 25 1898. She was born July 1, 1829. Mr. Dalstol is a fine man and has the sympathy of the entire community in this hour of bereavement.

Contributed by: Ruth M. Hackett.  Source: Estherville Northern Vindicator, January 5, 1899.

DANA, Annie J. (Ridley)

Annie J. Dana, daughter of Robert Edwin Ridley and Esther Allen Ridley, was born December 13, 1858, in Estherville, Iowa. The city of her birth was named after her mother, who was the first white woman to move into that territory which is now [Estherville] Emmet County, Iowa.

She lived at Estherville until her marriage to Milo J. Dana of Sparta on May 1, 1874. They spent one year on a farm in Iowa, after which they moved to Monroe County, Wis., and settled on a farm at Trout Falls, where they resided until the fall of 1924 when they moved to Sparta.

Three sons were born to bless this union, namely, Ralph of Warrens, Leslie of Tomah, and Joe of Sparta. Her husband preceded her in death in March, 1927 (sic) [1928].

Since 1924 she has resided with her son, J. E. Dana and family where she has always welcomed her friends and neighbors.

Besides bringing up her own family, she took into her home a young niece, Ethel Hoover, who was motherless. Ethel Hoover McMann (sic) [McMahon] now resides at Superior, Wis.

Mrs. Dana has been a life long member of the Congregational Church, and for many years was an active worker in Sunday School at Trout Falls and Sparta. She was also an active member of the W. C. T. U. until failing health prevented her from attending.

For the last eight or nine months she has been confined to her home with a lingering illness, and has so patiently and cheerfully awaited the end with Christian fortitude. always showing her gratitude for those who gave her such loving care.

In addition to the bereaved sons and their wives she leaves to mourn her passing ten grandchildren, other relatives and a host of friends. One grandson, Robert Dana, preceded her in death.

Services were held on Sunday afternoon, December 5th, [1943] at 2:00 o'clock in the First Congregational Church, with the Rev. Frank J. Wright officiating. Burial was made in the Woodlawn Cemetery.

Submitted by: Ruth M. Hackett.  Source: Herald, Sparta, Wisconsin,  6 Dec 1943.

DARLING, Margaret

ESTHERVILLE--Services for Mrs. Margaret Darling, 86, of Estherville will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Henry Chapel in Estherville, with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Mrs. Darling died Sunday at the Good Samaritan Center in Estherville. Friends may call after 10 a.m. Wednesay at Henry Funeral Home.

She was born Margaret Penn Oct. 20, 1888 in Graettinger, and married Solomon Crumrine March 16, 1910 in Estherville. He died in 1926. Her second marriage was May 10, 1928 to John Darling in Estherville. He died in 1958. She was a school teacher before her first marriage. She and her second husband farmed in the Wallingford-Estherville area.

Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Marjorie Schaper of Maple Hill; three grandchildren, Mrs. Ruth Crosby of Wallingford and William and Bryan Schaper of Maple Hill; one sister, Mrs. Florence Swift of Graettinger.

Source: Fairmont Daily Sentinel, Fairmont, Minnesota, January 14, 1975.

DAVIDSON, Halsteen A.

Last Monday [April 23, 1901], at his home in Swan Lake township, occurred the death of the aged father of Albert Davidson, of this city. His death was due in great measure to old age and of late years superinduced by attacks of rheumatism.

Source: The Weekly Northern Vindicator, Estherville, Iowa, May 2, 1901.

CC Note:  Halsteen Davidson is buried in High Lake Cemetery.  Gravestone Photo available.

DAVIS, George C.

G. C. DAVIS, 90 YEARS OF AGE, IS DEAD
Was One of County's Oldest Residents

George C. Davis, 90, one of Emmet County's oldest residents, died yesterday at 5:30 p.m. at his home. Mr. Davis had been in poor health for some time but was not taken seriously ill until yesterday morning when he suffered a heart attack.

Mr. Davis was born Dec. 12, 1849 in Herefordshire, England. He came with his parents to the United States in 1862. The family settled near Estherville in 1863. He was married to Isabelle Jane Whealy, March 25, 1874, and they moved to a farm south of Estherville. Mr. Davis lived there until 1913, when he moved in Estherville.

He is survived by his widow; five daughters, Mrs. May Dunn, Armstrong; Mrs. J. J. Felkey, Solway, Minn.; Miss Lillian Davis, Estherville; Mrs. Henry Worster, Detroit Lakes, Minn.; and Mrs. J. E. Goldsberry, Gruver; and one son, Harold Davis, Emmetsburg. He was preceded in death by two children, Alfred Davis of Albin, Wyo., who died in 1933; and Alice Davis, who died in 1900. Four brothers and one sister also preceded him in death.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Methodist church. The Rev. F. O. Ortmeyer will conduct the rites. Burial will be in East Side cemetery.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett.  Source: Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Iowa, April 2, 1940.

DeKOCK, Anna

ESTHERVILLE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Otielie DeKock, 78, Estherville, will be 2 p.m. Friday at the Dolliver Lutheran Church with burial at the Dolliver Cemetery. She died at her home Feb. 10, [1976].

Mrs. DeKock was born May 25, 1897, in Dolliver to George and Augusta Krueger Weber. She was educated in the Dolliver schools and was married to Ben DeKock Aug. 15, 1925. They continued living in Emmet County and have lived in Estherville the past few years. She was a member of the Dolliver Lutheran Church.

Survivors include her husband, Ben, Estherville; three daughters, Mrs. Leo (LaVonne) Rosburg, Jackson, Minn.; Mrs. Nadine Smith, Spencer; and Mrs. Evelyn Kilpatrick, Gruver; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Alfred Reiter, Fairmont, Minn.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, one sister and one son.

Friends may call at the Henry Funeral Home, Estherville, after noon Thursday.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett.  Source: Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, February 12, 1976.

DeKOCK, Ben

ESTHERVILLE -- Services for Ben DeKock, 89, will be held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at the Henry and Olson Funeral Chapel in Estherville with the Rev. Neal Armstrong of the Gruver Presbyterian church officiating. Interment will be in Lincoln Township Cemetery, rural Dolliver. He died Saturday, Aug. 31, 1985 at Holy Family Hospital.

He was born August 30, 1896 at Laeken, Belgium, the son of Jean and Mathilda (Janssen) DeKock. He attended Belgium Grade School. On August 15, 1925 He was united in marriage with Anna Webber at Fairmont, Minn. He farmed in the Dolliver area for several years; worked for Tobin Packing Plant from 1937 until it was purchased by John Morrell and Co. in 1954 and worked there until his retirement in 1967.

Survivors include three daughters: Mrs. Leo (LaVonne) Rosburg, Jackson, Minn.; Nadine Smith and Evelyn Kilpatrick both of Estherville; nine grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; one brother Frank DeKock, and one sister Jeanne Marie Hellegaard, both of Kamsack, Ontario, Canada.

He was preceded in death by his wife; one son; parents and two brothers.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett.  Source: Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, September 4, 1985.

DELING, Almine

DUNNELL, Minn. -- Funeral services for Almine "Mamie" Deling, 99, of Dunnell, Minn., formerly of Estherville will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 19 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Dunnell with the Reverend David Wetmore officiating. Interment will be held at the Lake Fremont Cemetery in Dunnell. She died on Feb. 12, [2000] at the Good Samaritan Center in Estherville.

Visitation will be held from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Saturday at the church in Dunnell.

She was born on June 5, 1900 in Wilhelmhaven, Germany the daughter of Edo and Elizabeth Andressen.

She came to the United States in 1913 with her family and settled in the Estherville area.

On April 23, 1921 she was united in marriage to John Deling in Estherville. In 1940, the couple moved to Dunnell and she was employed at the Hemp Plant in rural Sherburn, Minn. John died in 1963 and she lived in Dunnell until 1985 when she became a resident at the Good Samaritan Center in Estherville.

She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Dunnell.

She is survived by five grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and many great-great-grandchildren and other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John; three sisters; one brother; one son; one granddaughter and other relatives.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett.  Source: Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, February 16, 2000.

DELING, Annie

The [Center Township] community was exceedingly shocked last Wednesday morning when it was announced the Mrs. John Delling [Deling] had passed away at her home east of Estherville that morning [May 23, 1917]. Mrs. Delling had been ill for some time with the dread disease, dropsy.

[Mrs. Deling was born August 13, 1889 in Germany. Her parents were John Wiltz and Mary Wilton of Germany who named their daughter, Annie. At the time of her death Mrs. Deling was 27 years, 9 months and 10 days old.]

The funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the German Lutheran church and was largely attended. The entire community joins in extending sincerest sympathy to the stricken family in their hour of bereavement.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett.  Sources: Estherville Vindicator and Republican, May 30, 1917; Emmet County, Iowa Death Record Book 1A, page 55.

CC Note: Annie Deling is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery.

DELING, Henry George

Final Services Are Conducted

DOLLIVER -- Henry George Deling, 82, Dolliver, died Sunday morning [March 1, 1970] at the Valley Vue Nursing Home in Armstrong.

He was born Sept. 15, 1887, in Germany to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Deling. He came to the U. S. In 1914 and settled in the Lake City area.

On Jan. 28, 1915 he was married to Lena Altmans of Sterling, Colo. They returned to the Lake City area where he farmed. In 1947, they came to the Dolliver area.

His wife died Sept. 23, 1963.

Survivors include five children, Mrs. Ann Gjirstad, Buffalo Center; Herman, Ceylon; Raymond, Rolfe; Mrs. Joe (Grace) Lysholm, Mound, Minn.; Mrs. Elwin (Johanna) Bowman, Fairmont, Minn.; 19 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren and two brothers, Harry and Eno., both of California.

Funeral services were to be held today at 2 p.m. at the Fuhrman Funeral Home in Estherville with Rev. Rex D. Spicer from St. John's Lutheran Church in Fenton officiating. Burial was to be in the Dolliver Cemetery.

Pallbearers are grandsons, Orville Deling, Russell Deling, Maynard Bowman, Ronald Lysholm, Norris Gjirstad and Darrell Gjirstad.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett.  Source: Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa; March 3 1970.

DELING, John

John Deling Dies; Funeral is Saturday

DUNNELL [MN]-- John F. Deling, 81, retired Dunnell area farmer, died yesterday afternoon [July 10, 1963] at Holy Family Hospital [in Estherville] after being hospitalized for a month.

Deling was born Nov. 29, 1881, in Germany and came to the United States as a young man of 27. He was married to the former Almina Andressen on April 23, 1921. Following their marriage, they farmed in the Rockwell City, Estherville, and Superior [Iowa] areas before moving near Dunnell in 1940 where the Delings farmed until retiring and moving to Dunnell.

Surviving are his widow, five grandchildren, Mrs. Walter Janssen, Charles Deling, both of Dunnell; Mrs. Victor Thiesse of Fairmont, Mrs. Robert Gerhardt of Welcome, Mrs. Dean Lejonvarm of Minneapolis, and 13 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by three brothers, Henry of Dolliver, Harry and Eno, both of Midway City, California. His only son, Ray, was killed in a car accident last August in Nebraska which also took the life of Ray's wife and a daughter.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday (Minnesota time) at St. John's Lutheran Church in Dunnell with the Rev. William Pudell officiating. Burial will be in Lake Fremont Cemetery. Fuhrman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Friends may call at Fuhrman's any time Friday and until time of services Saturday. Pallbearers are John Janssen, Victor Matthies, Harold Mathwig, Ernest Bliesmer, Victor Nelson and Marshal Freitog.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett.  Source: Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa; July 11, 1963.

DELING, Mrs. Raymond

John Deling's mother passed away last Wednesday [Sept. 22, 1937] at the home of a daughter at Lamberton, Minn. The remains were brought to Estherville for burial Saturday.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett.  Source: Estherville Enterprise, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, September 30, 1937.

CC Note:  Mrs. Raymond Deling is buried in Oak Hill cemetery.

DELING, Raymond Lemmer

FATHER OF JOHN DELLING DIED TUESDAY, JUNE 14TH [1921]

Lemmer Delling, a former resident of Estherville, died at the home of his son John near Superior (Dickinson Co., Iowa) on Tuesday of last week. Mr. Delling was quite well known in this city having lived here for some time. He was born in Germany and came to this country when 11 years old. He was sixty-five years of age at the time of his death and leaves to mourn his departure a wife, son and daughter. Funeral services were held at the Lutheran church in this city last Saturday and the body laid to rest in the west side cemetery. The family has the deepest sympathy of their many friends in their bereavement.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett.  Source: Estherville Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, June 22, 1921.

CC Note:  Raymond Deling is buried in Oak Hill cemetery.

Note: The 1920 Census of Center township taken on February 4, 1920 lists:
Deling, John, head, owner of his mortgaged home, age 33, married, year of immigration to the U.S.--1908, of German descent, farmer
Deling, Raymond, son, age 10, born in Germany
Deling, Raymond, father, age 63, married, year of immigration to the U.S.--1910,
Deling, Annie, mother, age 62, married, year of immigration to the U.S--1910
Deling, Harry D., brother, age 22, year of immigration to the U.S.--1910

DOBBINS, Ernest Alanzo

Ernest Alanzo Dobbins, 77, of Wallingford, died at his home at 6:10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, of a lingering illness.

He was born Dec. 12, 1894, at Salem, Ind. His parents were the late Alanzo and Elizabeth Dobbins.

Mr. Dobbins was married June 8, 1918, to Iva Dobbins at Ayrshire. They farmed in Palo Alto County and moved to Wallingford after retirement.

They were members of the Graettinger United Methodist Church, the Masonic Lodge of Ruthven and the V. F. W. of Estherville.

Survivors are his wide Iva; three sons. Harry, Graettinger; Donald, Spencer; and Kenneth, Moorhead, Minn; and one daughter, Mrs. Lorraine Bailey, Lansing; 19 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

His parents, one sister and a brother preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Mar. 3, at the United Methodist Church in Graettinger, with the Rev. H. F. Babcock officiating and Fuhrman Funeral Home of Graettinger in charge of arrangements.

Friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday until time of services.  Burial will be in the Wallingford cemetery.

Pallbearers are Clarence Helgason, Irvin Matheason, L. H. Thoreson, John Carlin, Marly Long, and Chris Larson.

Source: Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Iowa, Monday March 1, 1971.

DUNDAS, Hattie

EARLY PIONEER DIES; RITES ARE AT ARMSTRONG

Funeral is Held for Mrs. Dundas

Armstrong, April 3. -- Funeral services for Mrs. David Dundas, whose family homesteaded in Emmet county, were held at 2:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon in the Methodist church here. Burial was in the Armstrong cemetery. Mrs. Dundas died Thursday [31 Mar 1929] at Armstrong.

Mrs. Hattie Dundas was born in the year 1855 at Waukon, Alamakee county, Iowa. She came to Armstrong with her people who settled on a homestead in Emmet county in 1872. She was united in marriage to David Dundas, Nov. 11, 1874, by the Rev. Littlefield at Seneca, and settled on a homestead in Emmet county four miles west of Armstrong and lived there until 1909 when they moved to Armstrong.

To this union were born seven children, four of whom preceded her in death, Leonard, Walter, Mrs. P. C. Richardson, and Mrs. John Fox. The living children are Alfred Dundas of Miles City, Mont., Archie Dundas of Winnebago, Minn., and Mrs. Lee Hoppus of Armstrong. They were all at the bedside of their mother when she passed away. She also leaves 24 grandchildren and four great grandchildren, and three sisters, Mrs. Eva Dayton of Brighton, Mrs. Lilly Horswell and Mrs. Mary Felkey of Armstrong; five brothers, Aura, William, Samuel, and Charlie of Armstrong, and Harvey of Parsons, Kan. She was a kind mother and her thoughts were always of her home and family and [she was] a member of the M. E. church at Armstrong for many years.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett.   Source: Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, April 4, 1929.

DUNDAS, Mr. and Mrs. (James and Anne)

Armstrong Journal--The oldest couple in Armstrong, Mr. and Mrs. James Dundas passed to their reward last week. The husband died February 9th and was buried Sunday afternoon. Funeral Services were conducted at the house by Rev. E. E. Gilbert, at the request of Mr. Dundas, who was unable to go to church. On Wednesday, February 13th, the devoted wife followed her husband to the world beyond. Funeral services were held in the M. E. Church Thursday afternoon.

James Dundas was born in Ireland in 1810. Mrs. Dundas was born in the same country in 1816. Her maiden name was Anne McFadden. The two were united in marriage in 1831. In 1841 they came to Canada, moved to the state of Illinois in 1861, and came to Emmet County, Iowa in 1865. Seven children, thirty-seven grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren survive them. The children are William, David, Alexander, John, Richard, James and Alfred. The first three reside in Armstrong and vicinity, John in Estherville, and the last three in Oregon. Mr. and Mrs. Dundas were both members of the Episcopal Church from childhood.

When the deceased couple came to Emmet County thirty-six years ago settlers were few and neighbors were far apart. In those days travelers westwards were numerous and the Dundas home was a favorite place for worn out immigrants to stop for a good meal, and a good night's rest. Mother Dundas had the reputation of never turning a hungry man from her door.

It does not come to the lot of many individuals to live as long as Mr. and Mrs. James Dundas. The husband was 91 years old, and the wife 85. They had shared each others happiness, and comforted each other when troubles came for seventy years. The love flame was kindled in Ireland when they were young and never died out; he was a devoted husband, and she a loving wife to the end. They lived a long and honorable life and died in a firm belief of an eternal life beyond.

[Transcriber's note: In the first paragraph, third sentence where it reads "The funeral was conducted at the house at the request of Mr. Dundas, who was unable to go to the church.", does say "Mr. Dundas", when obviously it should have read "Mrs. Dundas".]

Contributed by: Diane Lavender  Source: The Weekly Northern Vindicator, Estherville, Iowa, February 28, 1901.

CC Note:  James and Anne Dundas are buried in the Armstrong Grove Cemetery.

DUNN, Robert

Pioneer of Armstrong

Robert Dunn, an early resident of the Armstrong community, died, Saturday afternoon at the Coleman hospital in this city, after an illness of but ten days. Although 70 years of age he had seemed in good health.

Mr. Dunn, son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Davis of this city was born in Benton County, Iowa in 1868. During their married life he and Mrs. Dunn resided on a farm near Armstrong, now occupied by their son Roy and family. Since retiring three years ago he has lived in the town of Armstrong.

Surviving are the widow, their son and two grandchildren, Alice and Chester Dunn, two brothers John whose present address is unknown to the family, William of Henning, Minn., and two sisters Mrs. O. N. Bossing of Lake Benton, Minn., and one residing in Montana.

Funeral services were held this afternoon at 1:30 p.m. from the home in Armstrong and at 2 p.m. from the M. E. church there with Rev. J. S. Hutchinson in charge.

Transcribed by: Diane Lavender.  Source: Estherville Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, Iowa, June 27, 1939.

CC Note:  Robert Dunn is buried in the Armstrong Grove Cemetery.

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