Obituaries
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[Maxwell, Albert Clark]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    March 29, 1945      p. 2

Albert C. Maxwell Dies

Albert C. [lark] Maxwell died Sunday night after a long illness, which was due to age and complication of diseases. He had lived at the home of his son, Ota Maxwell and family southeast of Hopkins for a long time.

[Maxwell, Albert Clark]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday     April 12, 1945    p. 5

Albert Maxwell

Albert Clark Maxwell, son of Robert and Charlotte [Judd] Maxwell, was born June 17, 1855 in Page county, Iowa, and died March 25, 1945 at the age of 89 years, 9 months, and 8 days, at the home of his son, Ota Maxwell near Hopkins. He had been bed-fast the past 16 months.

He was married to Susan Davidson [Davison] January 20, 1878. To them 4 children were born: Nancy C. [harlotte] Ridenour of Bedford. John W. [illiam], who died in infancy, Martha Rozella Smith of Sheridan, Wyoming and Ota Maxwell of Hopkins. His wife preceded him in death in 1910.

He is survived by one brother, C. [harles] G. [ibson] Maxwell, of Burlington Junction, Mo.; three children, eighteen grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.

He grew to manhood and lived most of his early life in Page County. He united with the Christian Church in early life and was also a member of the Masonic lodge. He was a kind and loving father, always ready to help others.

 

[Maxwell, Catherine Hoover Howery]

Bedford Free Press

Thursday    August 17, 1911     p. 4

Mrs. Thos. Maxwell died at her home in Bedford at 4:30 Monday evening, and will be buried here on Friday afternoon. Catherine J. Hoover was born in Indiana, May 19, 1835. She was married to John Howery and moved to this county, where her husband died. Later she was united in marriage to Mr. Thos. Maxwell, of this city. She has lived in the northeast part of the city ever since her marriage, and was a lady of quiet and unassuming character. She leaves a brother, aside from her husband, who have the sympathy of their friends in their bereavement.

 

[Maxwell, Catherine Hoover Howery]

Bedford Times-Republican

Thursday     August 17, 1911    [p. 1]

Mrs. Catherine J. Maxwell, wife of Thomas Maxwell, died at her home August 15 at 4:30 o'clock, aged 76 years. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock at the residence Friday afternoon. Interment will be in Fairview cemetery.

[MAXWELL, CATHERINE HOOVER HOWERY]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, August 24, 1911
Frank Hoover, who had been here attending the funeral of his sister, Mrs. Thomas Maxwell, returned to his home at Des Moines Tuesday noon.

[Maxwell, Charles Gibson]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    June 21, 1945     [p. 1]

Charles Maxwell Dies Maryville Hospital

Charles [Gibson] Maxwell, for many years a resident of Page county, died June 15 in the afternoon at the St. Francis Hospital in Maryville, at the age of 84 years.

He had been a teacher during the early years of his life, being educated at Amity College.

The funeral was held Monday at Shearer church in charge of Rev. C. M. Eppard of Clarinda and burial was in the Shearer cemetery.

He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Elmer Gallatin of Michigan and Mrs. Merle Cox of Burlington Junction, Mo.

Miss Nellie Maxwell, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Maxwell and daughter Dorothy attended the last rites for their uncle.

[Maxwell, Florence Vera Sleep]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday      April 16 1986     p. 6

Last rites held for Florence Maxwell

Florence Vera Maxwell, 88, of Clarinda passed away March 29 at the Bethesda Care Center where she had lived the past month.

She was born November 7, 1897 on a farm near Bedford, the daughter of John and Mary Sleep.

On May 1, 1920 she was united in marriage to Alvin Maxwell. Three children were born: Margaret Clymens who preceded her in death in 1963, Don Maxwell and Dorothy Byrns of Clarinda.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Alvin, daughter Margaret, sisters Flossie Potter, Etta Weatherly, Thelma Neumeyer and a sister who died in infancy, two brothers Dale and Carl Sleep.

She is survived by son Don and wife Evelyn; Dorothy and husband Ottis of Clarinda; son-in-law Carl Clymens of Canby, Oregon; three grandchildren, Larry Maxwell and wife Sherry of Lincoln, Ne.; Linda Kowan and husband Steve of Coin; Sharon Byrns of Clarinda; four great grandchildren; Eric and Darren Maxwell; Brett and Dustin Rowan; two sisters, Ruth Sleep, Orpha Peterman and brother Ralph Sleep all of Bedford; several nieces and nephews; friends and relatives.

[Maxwell, Harriet Kreps]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday     April 14, 1938     p. 3

New Market

MRS. MAXWELL SUCCUMBS

Was Ill Two Weeks - Dies at Home Of Her Daughter

Mrs. Harriett Maxwell, 86, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Rube Anderson in New Market Sunday evening following an illness of two weeks. She had been in poor health all winter, but not until the last two weeks did her condition become serious.

She leaves seven daughters and one son, Mrs. M. [aurice] L. [eroy] McDaniels [Lois] of Pocatello, Idaho, Mrs. Ben Savage [Cora Alice] of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Mrs. [Mary] Ellen Miller of McCook, Nebr., Mrs. Oscar [Perry] Reaver [Reever] of Blackfoot, Idaho, Mrs. Rube Anderson [Ada Byron], Mrs. Ed Arthur [Sarah Jane], Mrs. Ren Snively [Florence Ethel] and [William] Henry Maxwell all of New Market. She has one sister living, Mrs. S. J. Burch of Braddyville.

The funeral services were held at the New Market Christian church Tuesday afternoon. Burial was in Shearer cemetery.

[Maxwell, Harriet Kreps]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday     April 21, 1938    p. 3

New Market

Harriett Maxwell

Harriett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Kreps was born in Putnam county, Ohio, in 1851, and died April 10, 1938 at the age of 86 years, 6 months and 16 days. When she was six years old she came with her parents to Iowa, locating on a farm near Braddyville.

In 1869 she was married to John Manly Maxwell. A few years later they moved to a farm south of New Market, which was their home until moving to New Market in 1907.

When a young woman, Mrs. Maxwell united with the Church of Christ in Siam, later transferring her membership to New Market. She was a  sincere Christian and always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone in need.

She is survived by seven daughters, Ada [Byron] Anderson, Sarah [Jane] Arthur and Florence [Ethel] Snively of New Market; Ella Miller of McCook, Nebr.; Cora [Alice] Savage of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho; Lois McDaniels of Pocatello. Idaho; Dollie Reever of Blackfoot, Idaho; and one son, [William] Henry Maxwell of New Market. Also forty-seven grandchildren, several great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren.

The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Christian church, conducted by Rev. Clarence Eppard. Burial was in Shearer cemetery.

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Attend Maxwell Funeral

Among those from a distance who attended the funeral services of Mrs. Harriett Maxwell, Tuesday, were Mr. and Mrs. Earl Maxwell, Mr. and Mrs. Dorsey Maxwell and son of Thurman; Mr. and Mrs. Lester Hardy, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Crawford of Dunlap, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Wilsie Anderson of Blockton; Frank Anderson of St. Joseph; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thompson of Bedford; Mr. and Mrs. Lester Runyan, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Reed, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Reed, Mr. and Mrs. Arch Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Marve Burch, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hiles, Mr. and Mrs. Edd Anderson of Braddyville; Mrs. Ida Burch, Mrs. Howard Damewood of Hopkins; Mrs. Cora Savage of Coeur d' Alene, Idaho; Mrs. Lois McDaniels of Pocatello, Mrs. Ella Miller of McCook, Neb.

[Maxwell, James]

Bedford Free Press

Thursday      September 21, 1911     p. 8

Mrs. S. [amuel] D. [avid] Maxwell went to St. Joe Wednesday, called by the death of Mr. Maxwell's father, James Maxwell, who died about noon Tuesday.

[Maxwell, James]

Bedford Times-Republican

Thursday     September 21, 1911     p.4

Mrs. S. [amuel] D. [avid] Maxwell left Wednesday morning for St. Joseph called there by the death of Mr. Maxwell’s father, who died Tuesday. Mr. Maxwell went to St. Joseph Tuesday afternoon and was at the bedside of his father at the time of his death.

[Maxwell, James]

Bedford Times-Republican

Thursday     September 28, 1911     p. 8

almost centenarian

James Maxwell Dies at the Age of 96 Years

With reference to the death of James Maxwell, father of S. [amuel] D. [avid] Maxwell of Bedford, the St. Joseph News-Press says:

James Maxwell, the last of the three Maxwell brothers who preempted government land just north of Krug Park before there was any St. Joseph, and who were personal friends of Joseph Robidoux, the city’s founder, died at 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon at his home, two miles north of the city. He was ninety-six years old.  For the last several years his health had been declining, but he had not been bedfast until a week ago last Saturday. The funeral service will be at 2 o’clock tomorrow afternoon at the residence.

James Maxwell was born December 11, 1815, in Caldwell County, Ky. In the fall of 1838, in company with his brother-in-law, John Mansfield, he started on horseback for Missouri. They crossed the Mississippi river at St. Louis and arrived at the Robidoux Landing, the site of St. Joseph, October 1. Joseph Robidoux conducted an Indian trading post at the mouth of Blacksnake Creek then, his house and store were the only buildings in that locality. The New arrivals asked Robidoux if they might spend the night in his cabin and he replied by throwing down a buffalo robe.  Mansfield soon returned to Kentucky, but came back to St. Joseph and died here. J. W. Mansfield, the former county judge, is his son.

Logan Maxwell had preceded James to the Platte Purchase by a year and James immediately preempted a tract of land adjoining that of Logan, and upon which he lived until his death.

May 23, 1844, Mr. Maxwell was married to Malinda [Elizabeth] Johnson who survives him. The widow is 84 years old and very feeble. Logan Maxwell the elder brother and Edward the younger brother both died several years ago. By thrift and hard work and handicapped in early life by many trials and hardships, each brother accumulated a comfortable fortune. James Maxwell is survived by 3 daughters and 6 sons as follows: John E., and H. [enry] C. [lark] Maxwell, Mrs. M. E. Smith, Mrs. Furd McCoun and Mrs. Addie McCoun, all of St. Joseph, J. W. Maxwell of Rockland, Idaho and S. [amuel] D. [avid] Maxwell of Bedford, Iowa, Wesley Maxwell who lives on a farm adjoining the old homestead, and Logan B. Maxwell, who lives on the home place.

[Maxwell, James]

Bedford Free Press

Thursday    September 28, 1911    [p. 1]

James Maxwell Dies at Age of 96

James Maxwell, the last of the three Maxwell brothers who pre-empted government land just north of Krug Park before there was any St. Joseph, and who were personal friends of Joseph Robidoux, the city's founder, died at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon at his home, two miles north of the city. He was ninety-six years old. For the last several years his health had been declining, but he had not been bedfast until a week ago last Saturday. The funeral services will be at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the residence.

Mr. Maxwell was one of the charter members of the Cumberland Presbyterian church here, but was many years a close friend of the Rev. M. M. Goode of the Christian church, who is on a visit to his old home at Salem, Ill., and efforts are being made to have Elder Goode return to officiate at the funeral. Interment will be in Maxwell Cemetery, Oak Grove, where the dead man's brothers Logan and Edward, are buried.

James Maxwell was born December 11, 1815, in Caldwell County, Ky. In the fall of 1838, in company with his brother-in-law, John Mansfield, he started on horseback for Missouri. They crossed the Mississippi river at St. Louis and arrived at the Robidoux Landing, the site of St. Joseph, October 1. Joseph Robidoux conducted an Indian trading post at the mouth of Blacksnake Creek then and his house and store were the only buildings in that locality. The new arrivals asked Robidoux if they might spend the night in his cabin and he replied by throwing down a buffalo robe. Mansfield soon returned to Kentucky, but came back to St. Joseph and died there. J. W. Mansfield, the former county judge, is his son.

Logan Maxwell had preceded James to the Platte Purchase by a year and James immediately pre-empted a tract of land adjoining that of Logan, and upon which he lived until his death.

May 23, 1844, Mr. Maxwell was married to Malinda Johnson, who survives him. The widow is eighty-three years old and is active for one of her age. Logan Maxwell the elder brother and Edward, the younger brother, both died several years ago. By thrift and hard work and handicapped in early life by many trials and hardships, each brother accumulated a comfortable fortune. James Maxwell is survived by three daughters end six sons as follows: John E. and C. Maxwell, Mrs. M. E. Smith, Mrs. Fred McCoun and Mrs. Addie McCoun, all of St. Joseph; Samuel [David] Maxwell of Bedford, Iowa; Wesley Maxwell, who lives on a farm adjoining the old homestead, and Logan Maxwell, who lives on the home place.

[Maxwell, John Manley]

New Market Herald

Thursday     October 10, 1918     p. 4

John M. Maxwell Dead

John M. Maxwell, one of the oldest residents of this county and a highly respected citizen passed to the great beyond Monday morning, surrounded by all the members of his family. Mr. Maxwell had been in failing health for several years, being confined to his home the greater part of the time. He was an upright, law-abiding citizen, a loving husband, an indulgent father and one of the best neighbors a community can have. His loss will be sincerely mourned by a wide circle outside of the immediate family.

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in the Christian church, conducted by Rev. Roy Snodgrass of Clarinda and the large attendance attested the high esteem in which he was held by the people of this community. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. Interment was in the Shearer cemetery near Siam.

John Manley Maxwell was born in Morgan Co. Ind., August 18, 1846. Died at his home in New Market, Iowa, Oct 7, 1918, aged 72 years, 1 month and 9 days.

At the age of 7 years he started with his parents to Iowa. On the way his father died at Bloomington, Ill., his mother coming with her family to Iowa, where he has resided ever since.

February 21, 1869, he was married to Harriett Creps, to which union were born l0 children, 2 boys and 8 girls, one girl having died in infancy. The rest of the children were present at the service. They are: Charley H. [ardin] of Canby, Minn., [William] Henry, of New Market, Sarah [Jane] Arthur, Dollie Reever, Ada [Byron] Anderson, Cora [Alice] Savage, of New Market, Lois McDaniels of Billings, Mont., Ella Miller of McCook, Nebr., Florence [Ethel] Snively of Braddyville, Ia. There are 43 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Besides these, he leaves to mourn his loss, 4 brothers, Dorsey, Jackson, George and Robert, three of whom attended the funeral of their brother.

Brother Maxwell accepted Christ at Siam, Ia., having been baptized by Brother Wm. H Dunlavy in 1883. During these 35 years he has lived a consistent Christian life, always a hard workingman, devoted to his family, faithful to the church and contributing his very best to the interests of the kingdom to which he had pledged his life. He bore life's burdens patiently uncomplainingly even through the severe suffering of his last days, always looking serenely to the city which hath foundation whose builder and maker is God.

[Maxwell, John Wesley]

Bedford Times-Republican

Thursday     May 26, 1904    p. 2

Suicide Near Slam

John [Wesley] Maxwell, a farmer who resided a few miles west of Siam committed suicide Saturday by hanging. He had been in poor health for a long time and it is thought his mind was unbalanced. Saturday afternoon he went to the barn, climbed up on a manger, tied a rope around his neck and then to a rafter and then jumped off into eternity. He was a man a few months past 55 years, and leaves a wife [Mary Catherine Townsend] and four grown children. The funeral was held at 2 o’clock p. m. Sunday at Shear [er] church, and interment was made at cemetery adjoining.

[Maxwell, John Wesley]

Bedford Times-Republican

Thursday     May 26, 1904    p. 4

Resolutions of Respect

DIED—John W. [esley] Maxwell, at his home in Nodaway county, Mo., May 21, A. D. 1904, and was buried in the Shear [er] cemetery, May 22d, by Plumb Lodge No. 255 A. F. and A. M., in the usual form and ceremony of the order of which he was an honored member.

Brother John W. [esley] Maxwell was born in Andrew County, Mo., January 9th, A. D. 1849, his age at his death being 55 years, 4 months and 12 days. He was made a Mason in Plumb Lodge in the fall of 1872, and remained a member in good standing to the day of his death.

The following resolutions of respect were adopted by Plumb Lodge, A. F. and A. M.:

WHEREAS, It has pleased the Supreme Ruler of the universe to remove by death from among us our beloved Brother John W. Maxwell, whereby the ties that have bound, us together on this earth as brethren for so many years are now severed, and we shall meet him no more this side of the grave; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That we bow in humble submission to His divine and holy will, knowing that he doeth all things well

RESOLVED, That we extend to his bereaved family our sincere and heartfelt sympathy in this their hour of trouble.

REsolVED, That his removal from among us may make us all more zealous in the cause beloved and for which he faithfully labored so many years to uphold.

RESOLVED, That our lodge room be draped in mourning for thirty days as a mark of respect for our deceased brother.

RESOLVED, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family of our deceased brother, and also be spread upon the Lodge Record and a copy sent to the Braddyville Times, Hopkins Journal, Bedford Free Press and Times Republican for publication.

Committee, {W. T. Allen, Isaac Smith, W. B. Rogers