Buena Vista County Obituaries, A-G
Obituaries published after 1923 will be abstracted to avoid copyright violations.
AHNTHOLZ:
Fred D. Ahntholz, 65, died Friday, February 23, 1968. He was killed instantly in a car-truck crash at the junction of Iowa state highways 3 and 197, two miles south of Albert City. Services were held Monday, February 26, 1968, at the Nain Lutheran Church in Newell, Rev. Carl Wenger of St. John's Lutheran church officiating. Burial was in the Newell cemetery. Diedrick Christian Frederick Ahntholz was a life-long resident of Coon Township, born June 25, 1902, to Frederick and Sophia Otteman Ahntholz. He was baptised and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran church in Coon Township. In 1944, he married Mildred Larsen of Newell, and they farmed on the Ahntholz home place until his death. He is survived by his wife, Mildred, of the home; two sisters, Alma Ahntholz Nitzke Dierwechter, of Storm Lake, and Edna Ahntholz Birum, of Osage; and many loving nephews, nieces, cousins and friends, who will always remember his warm kindness and wonderful sense of humor (abstract, Storm Lake Register, Feb. 27, 1968).
AHNTHOLZ:
Henry F. Ahntholz died Nov. 18, 1952 in a Storm Lake hospital after a brief illness. He was born Aug. 14, 1883 in Hanover, Germany, to Christian and Sophia Lampe Ahntholz. At the age of nine, he came with his parents to Albert City where they made their home with an older brother. He was confirmed at St. John's Lutheran church in Coon Twp. He married Miss Martha Nitzke on Sept. 25, 1905 in Storm Lake, and they made their home in various places in the area, including Varina and Storm Lake, and for the last several years near Albert City. Mr. Ahntholz suffered from ill health many years of his life, but until the last two weeks was able to do his work and help at his church. He is survived by his widow, a daughter, Fay (Mrs. Albert Stern), a brother Dietrich of Los Angeles, Calif., ten grandchildren and many other relatives. Funeral services were held from the Zion Lutheran church near Storm Lake, with burial in the church cemetery.
(abstract, SL Pilot-Tribune, Nov. 27, 1952)
ALLISON:
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Allison are crushed beneath the weight of their first sorrow. The messenger of death entered their home Wednesday morning, April 8, 1903, and took their baby girl, Avis Lenore, to unfold in a brighter, better world. She was one year, two months and twenty six days old. The baby was taken sick three weeks ago last Sunday with grippe. This was followed by the measles, which developed into pneumonia. The best medical skill and the constant care of the agonized parents could not save the baby's life. The blow falls very heavily upon the parents who have lost their only child. She was a bright, beautiful baby, unusually intelligent for one so young, and was loved by everybody. A brief funeral service will be held from the home this Friday afternoon, followed by services at the M.E. church. The mortal remains will be laid to rest in the Newell Cemetery. The parents have the heartfelt sympathy of all in their sorrow.
(Newell Mirror, Apr. 10, 1903)
ANDERSON:
A. G. Anderson, one of the early settlers of Scott Twp., died at his home ten miles north of Alta on Monday, May 28th. He had been in town just a few days previous to his death in apparently good health and the first intimation of his illness was when he was found in the stable at his home, paralyzed. Death soon ensued. The deceased leaves a widow and one daughter. The funeral was held from the Swedish Lutheran church and interment was made in the Scandinavian cemetery.
(SL Pilot-Tribune, June 1, 1917)
BELLOWS:
John Farley Bellows died Jan. 31 at his farm home northwest of Newell. He was born Aug. 27, 1882 to T. C. and Lottie Bellows at the same farm home where he died. He attended country schools and on Dec. 22, 1922 was married to Mrs. Mary Viers, who preceded him in death on Oct. 16, 1947. He was also preceded in death by his parents, for whom he care in their old age. Survivors include a brother, Floyd Bellow of Newell and two step-daughters, Delores Jarvis of San Francisco and Goldie Mitchel of Oceanside, Calif. Burial was in the Newell Cemetery.
(abstract, Newell Mirror, Jan. 31, 1957)
BODHOLDT :
Mary Bodholdt, wife of P. C. Bodholdt, died Dec. 23, 1935 at her home in Newell. Mary Elizabeth Naeve was born Dec. 15, 1858 in Scott County, Iowa.
Her parents came to this country in 1848 from South Schleswig, Germany. Mrs. Bodholdt's parents had four daughters and seven sons. On April 10, 1879 she married Peter C. Bodholdt, and the couple lived at Fredsville, Iowa until coming to Newell in 1885. She is survived by her husband and seven children: Hans, Amiel, Aksel and Mrs. Annie Haahr, all of Newell; Mrs. Lillie Petersen of Alden, Minn.; Mrs. Mattie Nelson of Mexia, Texas. and Mrs. Ida Pauli of Des Moines. Funeral services were held Dec. 27 from the Danish Lutheran Church, in charge of Rev. Hakon Jorgensen. Burial was in the Newell Cemetery.
(abstract, Newell Mirror, Jan. 9, 1936
BODHOLDT :
Peter C. Bodholdt died May 1, 1941 from the effects of a bad fall suffered a week ago. Funeral services were held May 4 from the Nain Lutheran Church, Rev. Hakon Jorgensen presiding, with burial in the Newell Cemetery. Mr. Bodholt was born Jan. 4, 1853 in Haderslev, Denmark. At age 19 he came to America, coming to Clinton, Iowa, where he married Mary Elizabeth Naeve on April 10, 1879. They lived in Fredsville for several years, at which place he was engaged as a blacksmith, and in 1885 came to Newell. The settled on a farm west of Newell and continued to live there until moving to town in 1920. They were blessed with ten children, four of whom preceded him in death: Lena Louise, age 1 year and four months; Mrs. Lena Louise (Thorvald) Mikkelsen; Carrie Elizabeth (Albert) Petersen and Anna Christine (George) Haahr. He was also preceded in death by his wife on Dec. 23, 1935. Surviving Mr. Bodholt are three sons, Hans, Emiel (with whom he made his home) and Aksel; also three daughters, Mrs. Lizzie Petersen of Alden, Minn., Mrs. Mattie Nelson of Austin, Texas and Mrs. Ida Pauli of Des Moines; also a sister, Mrs. Anna Grau, of Newell.
(abstract, Newell Mirror, May 8, 1941)
CHRISTENSEN:
Clarence Peder Christensen of Marathon died January 24, 1957. Services were held from the Nain Lutheran Church in Newell, with burial in the Newell Cemetery. He was born Dec. 14, 1893 to James E. and Mary Larsen Christensen at Newell, Iowa. After serving in the Air Force in WWI he married Rosie Haarh on Feb. 29, 1920, and they farmed for most of their lives in the Newell community. He is survived by his wife and five children: Marjorie (Charles) Bingham of Dixon, Ill.; Marian (Clifford) Allison of Storm Lake; Gwendolyn (Gerald) Parish of Spencer; Donna (Waldo) Johnson of Albert City and Don Christensen of Marathon; also a brother and six sisters: Alvin Christensen of Canby, Minn.; LaVerne (L. F.) of Pasadena, Calif.; Myrtle (Virgil) Hohl of Des Moines; Edna (Harold) McDonald of Mohave, Calif.; and Agnes (A. C.) of Newell. His parents and a brother, Orval, preceded him in death. (abstract, Newell Mirror, Jan. 31, 1957)
CHRISTENSEN:
Guy B. Christensen died Aug. 25, 1985 after suffering a seizure at the Good Samaritan Center in Newell, where he had been a resident for 17 years. He
was born May 7, 1919 to Nels and Katherine Larsen Christensen, and grew up on the family farm. He was a member of the Baptist church in Newell, and seldom missed a Sunday service. He had a loving heart and caring spirit, and was a friend and helper to the other residents at the center. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother LeRoy, and five infant siblings. Survivors include his sisters, Inez Rubendall of LaCanada, Calif., and Helen Roberg of Northridge, Calif. Funeral services were Aug. 28 at the Bethel Baptist Church, with burial in the Newell Cemetery.
(abstract, Newell Mirror, Sept. 5, 1985)
CHRISTENSEN: Mrs. Kate Christensen was born Sept. 17, 1879 in Shebanse, Illinois, to Peter and Martha Christoffersen Larsen. Two years later she came with her parents to Alta, and two years after that, the family settled in Newell, where Mrs. Christensen has since made her home. She married Nels H. Christensen in 1901 and they lived on the farm near Newell, where she died on April 2, 1930. She was confirmed in girlhood at the Danish Lutheran church, but converted, was baptised and joined the Baptist church in Newell twenty-five years ago. She is survived by her husband, her children Inez and Guy, and also Helen and Leroy, whom the Christensens took in as their own. She is also survived by her sisters, Mary (Mrs. J. E.) Christensen of Newell and Emma (mrs. Henry) Nelsen of California, and her brothers, Lars and John of Newell, Martin of Fonda and Charles of Minnesota. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Susie Larsen, and five infant children. Services were held at the Baptist church in Newell, with burial in the cemetery here.
(abstract, Newell Mirror, Apr. 10, 1930)
CHRISTENSEN:
Although it was generally known that Martin Christensen was in a serious condition, yet no one imagined that he would be called away so soon. On account of failing health he was obliged to give up farming. Accordingly, a public sale was held at his farm thirteen miles north of town town, Tuesday, Nov. 9, and on Thursday the following the family came to town to the home of Mr. Christensen's sister Mrs. G. Z. Davenport, where they were staying until they could get settled in the house they had rented in the southwest part of town. He had not seemed worse than usual until Sunday when he had several sinking spells. He eventually grew weaker until Monday morning about 4:00 when the end came. Mr. Christensen had always been a robust, athletic man until the last few months. His sickness began last March with an affliction of the eyes which was perhaps but an indication of some other trouble. The immediate cause of death was Bright's Disease, complicated by heart trouble. Many friends and neighbors attended the funeral services which were held at the Presbyterian church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. J. J. DePree of Sioux City, who also officiated at the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Christensen, assisted by Rev. Geo. M. West, had charge of the services. Mr. Christensen was born to his last resting place in Woodlawn cemetery by C. A. Van Buskirk, N. A. Christensen, Henry Bensene, Gus Lund, Frank Cottew and Adel Benson. At the cemetery the burial service was in charge of the Woodman of which order Mr. Christensen was a member. L. E. Yerington of Storm Lake delivered the burial address. Mr. Christensen was comparatively a young man, just in the prime of life. Much sympathy has been expressed for his bereaved family. Relatives and friends from out of town who attended the funeral services are Lars Christensen and wife of Storm Lake, Jim Christensen and wife, Lars Larson and wife and Miss Emma Larsen of Newell; John Gregg of Postville, Iowa; Geo. McAndrews and wife and Miss Laura, Ed Kohlhagen and wife, Nels Siglin and wife, Bert Siglin and wife and Wesley Siglin of Aurelia; and Mrs. Roland of Alcester, South Dakota.
OBITUARY: Martin Olaf Christensen was born March 19, 1873 in Skjolborg, Denmark, and died at Alta, Iowa, November 15, 1915, age 42 years, 7 months and 26 days. In 1878 when he was five years old, he came to America with his parents and the family located at Chebanse, Illinois, where they lived two years. In 1880 they came to Alta where he has since resided. December 25, 1906, he was married to Miss Emma Siglin of Alta. Three children were born to them, one dying in infancy. Three years ago he moved to his farm north of Alta, only leaving there last week. He leaves his wife and two children, his father Chris Christensen, both of Alta, and two sisters, Mrs. Peter Iverson of Windom, Minnesota, and Mrs. G. Z. Davenport.
(Alta Advertiser, Nov. 18, 1915
CHRISTENSEN: Orval Christensen, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Christensen, was born March 10, 1908, at Newell, Iowa. He was baptised and confirmed in the Danish Lutheran church. He died March 7, 1945, as a result of a truck-train crash at Storm Lake. Survivors include his parents, James and Mary Larsen Christensen; two brothers, Clarence Christensen, of Newell, and Alvin Christensen, of Brandt, South Dakota; six sisters, Carrie Christensen and Agnes Pedersen, of Newell, Loverne Clark, of Los Angeles, Myrtle Hohl and Anna Garwood, of Des Moines, and Edna McDonald, of Sioux City; as well as aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins who hold his memory dear. Services were March 12, 1945, from the home and from the Danish Lutheran church, Rev. Hakon Jorgensen officiating. Burial was in the Newell cemetery. Pall bearers were Charles Hickman, LeRoy Christensen, Mark Haven, Elvin Johnsen, Peter Larsen and Glen Sanders (abstract, Newell Mirror, 3-15-1945).
CHRISTIANSEN:
Mrs. Johanne Christiansen died Saturday, February 5, 1927, at her home in Newell. She had been ailing for the last three weeks, but was not considered in danger until the last few days. Mrs. Christiansen was born in Kyringe, Sjeland, Denmark, March 1, 1852. She left her native county and came to the United States in 1879, coming to Newell. That same year she married Niels Christiansen and they made their home on a farm near Newell, moving into town only a few years ago. They were blessed with six children, two dying in infancy and a daughter dying in her youth. Her husband and three children, Louis H., Newell, and David and Sophia, both students at the Theological Seminary in Ft. Worth, Texas, are left to mourn her loss. Funeral services for Mrs. Christiansen were held at the home and Baptist church on Tuesday, February 8, 1927, and burial was in the Newell cemetery (abstract, Newell Mirror, 2-10-1927)
DAVENPORT:
Algona, the little two year old son of G. Z. and Lizzie Christensen Davenport died at his home in the addition last Saturday, August 30, 1907, from summer complaint. The little fellow has been ill for a long time but last week appeared to be a little better. On Friday night he began to fail and passed away quickly. The bereaved parents are heartbroken over the loss of their little one and have the sympathy of their many friends. The funeral was held on Sunday from the Presbyterian church, Rev. J. J. DePree conducting the service (Alta Advertiser, September 5, 1907)
DAVENPORT:
G. Z. Davenport died at a Fort Dodge hospital on Thursday, Sept. 29. He was 79 years of age. Golman Zion Davenport was born at Lane Station, Illinois, on July 3, 1870. He married Elizabeth Katherine Christensen on June 28, 1899, and their union was blessed with four children: Mrs. Pearl S. Pedersen of Newell; Algona, who died in infancy; Golman A. of Fort Dodge and Mrs. Margaret Mayo of Borger, Texas. Mr. Davenport conducted a draying service in Alta for many years, and was also a mail carrier. He was a Mason, Services were held at the Larson Funeral Home in Newell, conducted by Rev. Coughenour of Alta. Burial was in
Woodlawn Cemetery in Alta.
(abstract SL Pilot-Tribune, Oct. 6, 1949)
DYVAD:
Mrs. Nels Dyvad died Sep. 28, 1971 at the home of her son, Harvey Dyvad, in Storm Lake. Besides her son, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Harold (Margaret) Bodholdt of Newell and Mrs. Delbert (Doris) Miller of Colorado; three others sons, Laurenz and Clifford of New Mexico, and Harold of Texas; three sisters, Alma and Mary Hansen and Mrs. Tom Thomsen of Storm Lake and a brother, Andrew Hansen of Omaha. Services were Oct. 2 from the United Methodist Church in Storm Lake with interment in Buena Vista Memorial Park Cemetery.
(abstract, Oct. 7, 1971, Newell Mirror)
ELLIS:
Nelson Willard Ellis, son of Wellington
and Polly Rounds Ellis was
born at Sugar Grove, Warren Co.,
Pennsylvania, August 3, 1858 and
fell asleep in his Saviour at Laurens
Iowa, Sunday morning, April 3,
1910, at the age of 51 years and 8
months.
In 1860 Mr. Ellis moved to the
state of Wisconsin where he lived
until 1879 when he moved to Newell,
Iowa, where on April 13, 1881 he
was united in marriage to Miss
Jennie May Tibbetts.
Two daughters were the issue of
this happy marriage, Beatrice and
Bessie. Bessie is now Mrs. E. E.
Bruce of Rolfe, Iowa.
Beatrice, the eldest daughter, died in
1900. An apostle tells us that
"to be absent from the body is to
be present with the Lord" and if
we are to be present with the Lord
we are necessarily present one with
another, Mr. Ellis has gone to join
his daughter and others who have
gone before. It is a very large and
happy company of "the spirits of
just persons made perfect"
Mr. Ellis united with the Church
of Christ, at Laurens, Iowa, a
short time after his moving here,
about 17 years ago. He lived in its
community and died in "The Faith"
without a shadow upon his name.
He was also a member of the
Brotherhood of American Yeomen.
There his name is as "ointment
poured forth". Those who knew
him best sought him most.
The deceased leaves to mourn
their loss, besides his wife, mother,
daughter and son-in-law, one
granddaughter, Bessie Bruce of
Rolfe, one sister, Mrs. Wm. Hunter
of Newell, Iowa, and two brothers
Mr. James Ellis and Mr. Chas.
Ellis both of White Lake, South
Dakota.
And now for awhile, husband,
son, father, brother, grand-pa,
friend, we must say "good-bye".
Over your grave will bloom fair
flowers and around, it will sing
sweet birds, but sweeter than any
song and fairer than any flower, to
us, is the thought of your life, and
the hope of meeting you beyond the
shadows, where there shall be no
more parting.
The funeral services was held at
the Church of Christ on Tuesday
morning a t 9 o'clock, conducted by
the pastor, E. J. Nickerson. After
the service, the remains, followed
by a company of sorrowing relatives
and friends, were conveyed to the
Newell cemetery where the Brotherhood
of American Yeomen took
charge and with a brief service laid
the body to rest by the side of that
of his daughter in the Newell cemetery
to await the resurrection
morn when their eyes will open upon
a new and everlasting day.
(Pocahontas County Sun, 4-7-1910)
GUILFOYLE:
Patrick Guilfoyle, one of the oldest residents of Storm Lake and Buena Vista county, and well known and highly esteemed throughout the community, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. A. Duffy in this city, last Saturday evening, March 12th. He had been in failing health for some time, and on Wednesday afternoon of last week, suffered a paralytic stroke. He fell and was quite badly bruised about the head and body, although he regained consciousness, it was known that he would not recover, and he passed peacefully away. He had been making his home with Mr. and Mrs. Duffy for many years, coming to live with them following the death of his wife nearly twenty years ago. Patrick Guilfoyle was born in Co. Galway, Ireland , in December 1833. He grew to manhood in the land of his birth, and when about 20 years old he came to America, settling in New York. It was here that he was united in marriage to Miss Catherine Boyle, in the year 1861. They continued to live in New York for about five years, when they moved to Illinois, settling on a farm near Mendota, where the greater part of his life was spent. To this union seven children wee born, four of whom survive him, the wife and three sons having preceded him in death. The remaining children are Mrs. J. A. Duffy and Edward Guilfoyle of Storm Lake, and Richard and Joseph Guilfoyle of Mendota, Ill. The three sons preceding him wee John, James and Dr. Thomas Guilfoyle, who died in young manhood. Mr. Guilfoyle was a man of fine character, and by his many kindly deeds was loved and esteemed by all who knew him, and he won the confidence of friends and respect of all. He was a successful farmer, and was the owner of considerable land. Funeral services were held at St. Mary's Catholic church and the remains taken to Mendota, Ill. for interment beside the wife and three sons who have preceded him in death.
(SL Pilot-Tribune, Mar. 18, 1921)
GULBRANSON:
Died, at his home home 3 miles southwest of Alta, June 11, 1904, of pernicious anaemia, Gunerius Gulbranson, aged 57 years. Funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the home and from the Swedish Lutheran church, conducted by Rev. C. G. Lundell. The remains were laid to rest in the Scandinavian cemetery near town. Deceased leaves a family consisting of a wife and four children: P. H. and Walter, and Helen and Mrs. T. Bertness of Rembrandt. He also leaves a brother C. Gulbranson of Alta and two sisters, Mrs. A. F. A. Rokkan of Linn Grove and Mrs. Fred Corneliussen of Nokomis, besides many other relatives and a large circle of friends. Mr. Gulbrandson was born in the county of Ness, Norway, Jan. 2, 1847, emigrating to America in 1868, locating in Chicago, and then came to Buena Vista county and took up a homestead in the early 70's, the place now owned by George Bell, near Alta. He married at Alta, on Jan. 1, 1875, Miss Mattie Johnson and resided in Nokomis up to the present time. Our sympathy is extended to the bereaved family.
(SL Vidette, June 17, 1904)
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