Buena Vista County Obituaries
Newell Mirror Obits, 1891
Jan. 2, 1891
KJARSGAARD --
Albert Kjarsgaard died at the home of his parents, in this township, of congestion of the lungs, Dec. 27, 1890, aged 18 years.
Jan. 16, 1891
PETERSON--Mrs. Hans Peterson died at her home in this city, last Friday, the 9th, inst., at the ripe age of 76 years, of consumption.
Jan. 23, 1891
HUMPHREY--D. W. Humphrey received the sad news yesterday from Mrs. Will Riddell, Omaha, Neb., that her daughter and his neice, Miss Fleta Humphrey, died at Albany, N. Y., where she was attending school, on the 13th, inst., of typhoid fever. Fleta will be remembered by many of our readers as a bright and sprightly little girl who lived in Newell several years, and all will join in extending to the heart stricken parents and friends sincere condolence.
PETERSON --Mrs. C. A. Peterson died at her home in Fairfield twp. last Friday, after a protracted illness. The remains were taken to Alta for interment. The visitation of this sore affliction to Mr. Peterson's family elicits sincere sympathy from their many friends.
WINTHER --Martin Winter, a fourteen year old son of Paul Winther/Winther, of this township, died at his home last Sunday, and the remains were interred in the Newell cemetery on Monday. This untimely demise is indeed a sore affliction to the family, and to them we extend our sincere sympathy.
Jan. 30, 1891
MOULTON--Died, at the residence of her son in law, S. A. Parker, in this city, Friday, Jan. 23, 1891, Louise Moore, wife of Rev. T. P. Moulton, aged 74 years, 5 months and 25 days, after an illness of only four days. The deceased was born in Hatley, P.Q., Canada, July 29, 1816. She embraced the christian religion at an early age; married in 1840 and moved with her husband to Iowa in 1873, and after having served God and humanity faithfully and well, calmly fell asleep in Jesus, leaving an aged husband, who for nearly fifty years has been her constant and loving companion, sharing with her the uneven path of life, one daughter and her husband, three grandchildren and other relatives to mourn her loss. The funeral was held from the Parker residence last Sunday, after which the remains were followed to their last resting place in Newell cemetery, by a large procession of relatives and friends.
Feb. 6, 1891
JEFFREY --OBITUARY: Anna Webb, wife of Mr. Joseph Jeffrey, was born in England, county of Cornwall, Feb. 14, 1846, and died in Newell, Iowa, age 45 years and 17 days. Mrs. Jeffrey came to this country and settled in Illinois in 1866, where she was married to Joseph Jeffrey, her present bereaved husband, in 1869. In 1874 they removed to Iowa, and located in Newell township. Last March they moved to Newell with the hope of recovering their shattered health, but even there death found his prey, and last Sabbath morning the spirit of Mrs. Jeffrey took its upward flight to that land from whose bourne no traveler ever returns. She leaves besides the husband a daughter nineteen years of age to mourn her loss, to whom much sympathy is due. The funeral was held from the M.E. church last Monday, and the remains interred in the Newell cemetery.
Feb. 13, 1891
BEAN --Died, at the home of her parents in this city, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 1891, of peritonitis, Lila, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Bean, aged 6 years, 4 months and 2 days. A dark shadow has fallen over a happy home in the death of little Lila. She was a bright, active and intelligent child, with a cheerful and affectionate disposition. All that tender care and skillful medical attendance could accomplish were ineffectual to save her, and after an illness of only thirty four hours death claimed her for his own, and bore her spirit to God who gave it. The funeral will be held from the Congregational church today and the remains laid to rest in Newell cemetery. In this severe affliction the stricken parents have the sincere sympathy of the entire community.
LAWTON--J. P. Lawton received the sad news yesterday morning of the death of his father, which occurred at his home in Greene county, Iowa, near Jefferson, Feb. 12, 1891. Mr. Lawton departed for that place the same day to attend the funeral.
Feb. 20, 1891
BEARDSLY nee MURDOCK --Many of our readers will be pained to learn that Mrs. T. C. Beardsly (formerly Miss Kate L. Murdock) who resided in Newell several years, died in St. Paul, Minn., Jan. 26. Miss Murdock was a most estimable young lady and made many lasting friends in Newell. She was a resident of Three Rivers, Mass., and at the time of her death was visiting St. Paul seeking to recuperate her failing health.
LANG --Died, at the home of J. H. Cadnum, in Coon twp., Sunday Feb. 15, 1891, William Lang, aged 39 years. The deceased was born in Indiana and at an early age removed with his parents to Missouri, and about six years ago came to Buena Vista county and has resided for the past four years with Mr. Cadnum and family. We understand that the young man had no relatives except one brother. The funeral was held from the Cadnum school house and the remains were laid to rest in Newell cemetery last Tuesday.
Mar. 13, 1891
HERRICK--Just before going to press this (Thursday) morning we learn that Mrs. E. Herrick died very suddenly at her home in this township very early this morning of pneumonia. She was ill only few days, and understand was not considered dangerous until the last day. We extend sincere sympathy to the bereaved ones.
Mar. 20, 1891
HERRICK --Obituary: Adaline D. wife of Edward Herrick, died at her home in Newell twp., Thursday morning, March 12, 1891, of pneumonia, aged 52 years 8 months and 14 day. Adaline D. Stevens was born in Bloomingdale, Ill, June 28, 1838 and spent a happy childhood in her native place, where she was united in marriage with Edward Herrick, Dec. 1, 1850. The deceased moved with the family to this township in 1881. She leaves to mourn her demise a husband and one son and a daughter. The funeral was held from the residence Saturday morning, March 14, 1891, and the remains interred in the Newell cemetery.
Mar. 27, 1891
CHRISTIANSEN --Amelia, the infant child of Nels Christiansen died last Friday and was buried Saturday.
FARRAR --W. B. Farrar, one of the pioneer settlers of this county and for several years Auditor of Buena Vista county, died at his home near Alta on the 19th inst.
LOOMIS --Died, at the residence of his parents in Delaware twp., Sac county, Saturday, March 21, 1891 of lung fever, William, son of B. C. and Esther Loomis, aged 18 years 7 months and 2 days. The funeral was held from the residence of the parents Mar. 23. The services were conducted by Rev. T. P. Moulton, after which the remains were interred in Newell cemetery by the side of his sister, Mina, who preceded him to the better land.
Apr. 3, 1891
BAKER --The wife of the former pastor of the Congregational church of this place, Rev. A. A. Baker, now of Independence, died at that place, Tuesday, the 24th ult., and the remains were taken to Concord, N.H. for interment.
MEIGHEN --Died, at her home in Providence twp., Thursday, March 26, 1891, of consumption, Margaret, wife of Thomas Meighen, aged 37 years. The deceased was born in Wisconsin and has been a resident of this county for fifteen years, and has been a patient sufferer from the dread disease for several years. She leaves three children. The funeral was held from the residence last Sunday, and the remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery east of Storm Lake. The husband and family have our sympathy in their bereavement.
Apr. 10, 1891
ELLIS --On the 23rd day of March, 1891, at two o'clock in the afternoon, there passed from its earthly form the spirit of Nehemiah Ellis. He that is gone was born November 4th, 1804, in Madison, Summerset county, Maine, where he lived until the age of fifteen when he with his parents, and brothers and sisters removed to Chatauqua county, New York. In 1829 he was married to Miss Rachael A. Osgood, and in 1837 with his wife and three little ones he emigrated to Stephenson county, Illinois. In 1847 he moved his family to the then territory of Wisconsin, living in the town of Jordon, Green county, until 1873 when he made his home in Buena Vista county, Iowa, until his death. He was a kind and loving husband and father, and will be missed by a large circle of friends where he was best known. The funeral took place from the M. E. church on Tuesday at three o'clock, followed to the Swan Lake cemetery his sorrowing friends and relatives where the remains were laid in their last resting place.
Apr. 23, 1891
LAYMAN--Lloyd Layman, a young man about 16 years of age, a brother of E. P., George and Norval, of Coon and Fairfield townships, met with an accident last Monday which caused his death. While helping his brother Norval hitch up a team one of the horses kicked him in the bowels. He lived only twenty four hours after he received the injury, dying Tuesday afternoon. This peculiarly sad death is a severe blow to his relatives and friends, and is deeply regretted by all. The funeral services were held at the M. E. church at this place, conducted by Rev. Gardiner of Storm Lake, and the remains laid to rest in the Newell cemetery.
Obituary: Lloyd Lowndes Layman was born near Frostburg, Maryland, July 18, 1874, and came to Iowa in the spring of 1888 with his widowed mother and family and settled in the southern part of Fairfield township, where they have long since resided. Lloyd, or "Bus" as he was familiarly called, was a favorite with young and old, a genial, kind-hearted boy, with a fund of boyish spirits which endeared him to his young friends. But the fiat had gone forth, and the young life that was so precious to his family and friends ended on the fourth anniversary of his father's death, and he went to join "loved ones gone before." A sister and two brothers in Maryland will feel this a mortal blow.
May 1, 1891
TYNDALE --A note from I. S. Tyndale states that his brother, A. H. Tyndale, formerly of this place but more recently of Central City, Neb., died in Central City on April 19th, and that the remains were taken to Toronto, Canada for interment. Surrounded by his wife, daughter, brother and friends, Mr. Tyndale passed away peacefully, saying that he was prepared to go and had no fear of the future. A. H. Tyndale was a grand, good man, a splendid type of cultured manhood. His death is deeply deplored by a large circle of friends in Newell.
May 8, 1891
JOHNS --Died, at his home in this city, Wednesday evening, May 6, 1891, of pneumonia, Richard Johns, aged 48 years. Mr. Johns was born in Cornwall, England, April, 1843. He moved to this country in 1860, and settled on a farm in this township in the spring of 1873, where he resided until three years ago, when he sold his farm and bought his present residence in town. He was married to Miss Emma Mills in Ottawa, LaSalle Co., Ill., Feb. 10, 1870, but no children came to bless their union. The devoted wife is left alone in the household to bear the burden of grief. He has one brother in California and a mother and a brother in England. The funeral will be held from the residence, Sunday, May 10, and the remains interred in the Newell cemetery. The funeral services will be conducted by Newell Lodge, I.O.O.F., of which organization he was an active member.
SHUMWAY (brother of Mrs.) --Mrs. E. A. Shumway received a telegram Wednesday from Rockford, Ill., stating that her brother, who resides in that city, was accidently killed. Mrs. Shumway and her sister, Mrs. Matilda Bonners of Del Norte, Colo., who was visiting Mrs. Shumway when the telegram was received, left for Rockford on the Wednesday noon train.
May 22, 1891
UNDERWOOD--J. R. Underwood received a telegram last Sunday from Onslow, Iowa, announcing the sad news of the death of his brother. He departed for Onslow on the night train to be in attendance at the funeral.
June 26, 1891
UREN --The home of William Uren, who resides about twelve miles northeast of town, was struck by lightning last Wednesday morning while the family was sitting in the house with the doors open, killing a little girl about eight years old and striking Mr. Uren senseless, and when our informant left for town, a few hours afterward, he was still in an unconscious condition. The house was also on fire, but was soon extinguished by members of the family.
Later: The remains of the little girl, Bertha Uren, were brought here and interred in the Newell cemetery Thursday. Mr. Uren has recovered consciousness, but is still in a feeble and uncertain condition.
July 3, 1891
NIELSEN --Last Sunday morning seven young men went out to the Coon river to bath, and while several in the water and others who had completed their bath were dressing, Andrew Nielsen, as young man about twenty one years of age, who was unable to swim, while wading out in the water that overflowed the banks, unwittingly went too near the regular channel of the stream and stepped over the almost perpendicular banks and was drown. His companion were unable to save him and hastily came to town and gave the alarm. After a diligent search of four hours, his body was found lodged in a curve of the channel about forty rods down stream. The deceased was a native of Denmark and his companions to the river were of the same nationality. He was a shoemaker by trade, employed in Peterson & Johnson's shoe shops, and was a steady and industrious young man. One brother and one sister reside in town, and like their brother have been but a short time in this country. The funeral was held from the Danish Baptist church and the remains interred in the Newell Cemetery.
July 17, 1891
FETHKENHER --
Died, at his home in Coon township, Sunday, July 12, 1891 of tubercular consumption, Frederick Fethkenher, aged 33 years. The deceased was a patient sufferer for over seven months, and death came to him as a welcome relief. The funeral was held from the German M. E. church Monday, and the remains interred in the German cemetery in Coon township.
July 31, 1891
ANDERSON --Died, at his home in this township, Tuesday, July 28, 1891, of Bright's disease, Hans Anderson, aged 48 years. He is survived by his wife, Bodil Kirstine Anderson, and sons Hans and Chris. The funeral was held from the residence Wednesday and the remains buried in the Newell cemetery. The Mirror extends sympathy to the family.
Aug. 14, 1891
BUSS --
We learn that William Buss, one of the pioneer settlers of Douglas twp., Sac county, died Wednesday, Aug. 12. He has been feeble for some time and his death was not unexpected. Mr. Buss was an upright, conscientious man, a kind neighbor and a good citizen. The Mirror extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
ELLIS --Mrs. Nehemiah Ellis, of Laurens, mother of Mrs. S. Shook, of this place, died on the 9th inst., and was buried in Laurens on the following Monday. Mrs. Shook and family were in attendance at the funeral.
Sept. 4, 1891
RASMUSSEN --Mr. and Mrs. Jens Rasmussen mourn the loss of a child, a boy four months old, who died of cholera infantum last Sunday. The parents will have the sympathy of many friends in the affliction.
Oct. 2, 1891
RASMUSSEN --Two little sons of Chris Rasmussen, who lives about 10 miles north of town, were playing in what they supposed was a pile of ashes, when the younger of them, about two years old, got too close to the coals and caught his clothes on fire. He was soon enveloped in flames and by the time the parents reached him, his clothes were burned off and his body badly burned from head to foot. He laid in a semi-conscious condition until near the next morning when the little spirit took its flight to that other and better world. The remains were interred in Newell cemetery yesterday. The parents have the sincere sympathy of neighbors and friends in their sad loss.
STEEVER --C. T. Steever, once a resident of this place and for a long time a resident of Alta and editor of the Advertiser, but of late years of Chuluola, Fla., died at his home in Florida on the 19th. inst.
Oct. 9, 1891
CULVER--George A. Culver, aged 23 years, son of Sylvester Culver, formerly of this place, died at his father's home in Fonda, Sept. 27, 1891
FREESE --Mr. and Mrs. Elmer E. Freese had the great misfortune to lose their first born, an infant of about five months, with cholera infantum, last Tuesday morning. The funeral was held at the Hunter school house Wednesday and the remains interred in Oakland cemetery at Sac City.
Oct. 16, 1891
CORLISS--Mrs. J. E. Corliss well known to many residents here, and who for the past few years has been living in Fonda, died Saturday, Oct. 3, and was buried the following Monday. Mrs. Corliss was a resident of Newell several years, and previously resided in Sac county, about four miles south of Newell. She was quite an old lady, and somewhat feeble.
HEAGY --Died at her home in Delaware twp., Sac county, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 1891, of acute peritonitis, Mrs. George A. Heagy, aged 33 years 6 months and 16 days. The deceased was a lady of much worth--a devoted wife and a loving mother and was highly esteemed as a friend and neighbor. Her sudden demise is indeed a sad blow to her husband and two little girls, and in their bitter affliction they have the heartfelt sympathy of many friends. The remains were taken to Rock Island, Ill., her former home, for interment.
Nov. 6, 1891
REDFIELD --
Died, at the home of his son, J. T. Redfield, in this city, Monday night, Nov. 2, 1891, of chronic cystitis, Henry Stone Redfield, age 80 years and 18 days. The deceased was born in Clinton, N. Y., Oct. 15, 1911, and spent his early life in Watertown, N. Y. He finished his education in Hamilton College, and was ordained a minister of the gospel by the Presbytery of Geneva, N. Y. in 1838. Was pastor at Lebanon, Clolumbus, Phoenix and Chester, N. Y., previous to the civil war, and during the war was chaplain of a New York regiment of volunteers, after which he filled a regular pastorate up to 1869, since which time he has been in poor health and filled no regular pastorate, but worked for the Master in various places as opportunity and strength would permit. Since January he had been a great sufferer, but was patient and until the last few weeks was hopeful of recovering sufficient strength to again take up his work of love. He leaves a wife, four sons, two brothers and a sister, nearest kin, to mourn his demise. The funeral was held from his son J. T.'s residence Wednesday
and the remains interred in Newell cemetery.
DeMUTH --
Frank O. DeMuth died last Wednesday morning of consumption in at his father's home in Storm Lake. He was united in marriage about three years ago with Miss Lottie Metcalf and shortly thereafter was taken sick with the dread disease. He went to California to find relief, but in a few months has returned somewhat improved. Last summer he opened a clothing store in Newell, and had to dispose of his stock the first of October because of failing health. Funeral services were conducted at the home of his father on Oct. 31.
Nov. 27, 1891
CULVER --
Old Mr. Culver, father of Mrs. John Fowler and S. Culver, of Fonda, died at the home of John Fowler in this township last Friday, the 20th inst. The remains were taken to Manson for interment and the funeral held at that place Sunday. Mr. Culver was a very old man.
LAWSON --
Mrs. D. C. Miller departed for Rockford last Friday in response to a telegram announcing the death of her mother, Mrs. Lawson. Mrs. Lawson, it will be remembered, had been living in Newell until quite recently, she having returned to Illinois only a few months ago. She was an old lady and somewhat enfeebled.
McTIGUE --
P. McTigue died at his home in Delaware twp., Sac county, last Tuesday evening, Nov. 24. He had been a great sufferer for several weeks and death came to him as a merciful release from pain. He was one of the pioneer settlers of Delaware twp., whereby his industry and prudence had enabled him to acquire a compentance. He leaves a wife and seven children, all of whom are grown to man and womanhood, to mourn his loss.
WILSON--
Many of the older residents of the Newell community will be grieved to learn of the sudden deaths of both Harry and Lillie Wilson at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Wilson, in Denison. The Wilsons lived at this place from 1873 to 1879, and Harry Wilson had visited friends in Newell last summer, where this writer almost did not recognize this tall, fine and intellectual young man. The cause of Harry's death was inflammatory rheumatism, while Miss Lillie died of typhoid fever. We extend sincere condolence to the parents for their sore affliction.
Dec. 18, 1891
HAINES--
Giles W. Haines died at his home in Providence twp., Thursday morning, Dec. 17, after a long and painful illness. Mr. Haines was one of the pioneers of this community, coming here with his family from New York state in 1870 or 1871. He was an honorable, upright man and was respected and esteemed by all who knew. Funeral services will be held at the residence Saturday, Dec. 19. The Mirror extends sympathy to the bereave family and friends.
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