Dawson County Obituaries
William Thomas Derickson
William Thomas Derickson was born at Pottville, Pennsylvania on August 15, 1857, and was the oldest of seven children. When eight years of age he came west with his parents and for twenty years made Wilmington, Ill. His home.
October 2, 1880 at Wilmington he was united in marriage with Miss Matilda Dorram, and to this union was born nine children, eight girls and one boy. A daughter Lottie and the only son George, died in infancy, and his faithful wife and devoted mother preceded him to the spirit world at Gothenburg on May 20, 1917.
The folowing relatives mourn his departure: Seven daughters, Mrs Mattie Nichols, Gothenburg, Mrs. Ada Provan, Holton, Michigan, Edna Harrop, Grand Island, Mrs. Glays hand , Hastings, Mrs Mildren Westfall, Lexington, Mrs Pearl Owings, Los Angeles, California. Also three sisters and two brothers: Mrs Rebecca Manger , Joilet , Ill., Mrs Sarah Frew and Mrs Mary Gibson of Cozad, Samuel of Newark, Ill., and George Derickson of Cozad. Besides these twenty four Grandchildren survive him.
During the year 1884 he located in Dawson county, Nebraska seven miles sourth of Cozad and was the first settler on the quarter section of land that he owned and farmed for a considerable period longer then a quarter of a century.
Mr. Derickson suffered a stroke and paralysis in December 1919 another more serious stroke followed in Grand Island April 21, 1920 which broke his health and deprived him of of the use of his vocal organs for more then a year. Two weeks ago last Monday he arrived in Cozad to visit with relatives and at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday morning of last week, at the home of his daughter Wilda, he suffered a serious relapse and after lingering between life and death for three and one half days , passed away Saturday afternoon May 7, 1921, at 3:30 o clock. He reached the age of 63 years 8 months and 22 days.
William Derickson was a early settler of Dawson County and possessed the splendid qualties that characterized the pioneers of those early days. He knew what it meant to surmount difficulties and make a throne of them. The community of Cozad is the beneficiary of his life and labors.
He was a kind and considerate husband and a father whom his children are more than glad to own. He was congenial and obliging as a neighbor and friend. A large circle of relatives and friends especially in central Nebraska sympathized with him in his affictions and mourn his departure from this life.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon at two=thirty from the home of Mr. And Mrs. Frank Sarrow, after song and prayer at the house the funeral cortege moved to Ringgold church with Cozad's efficient undertakerm Mr. Ed Woodworth in charge and at the church Rev. B.A. Shively delivered the funeral address.
The remains were laid away beside his wife and two children, in Fairview Cemetery, and within a quarter of a mile from the house where he made his home for more than thirty years while his children grew up about him, and with the wife of his youth, to whom he ever remained faithful until death claimed him last Saturday.
The floral offerings were numerous and magnificent.
Matilda (Dorram) Derickson
Mrs. Wm. Derickson
While not unexpected the news of Mrs. Derickson's death brought sorrow to many friends to whom she had endeared herself during her residence here.
Matilda Dorram was born October 30, 1858 in Louisville, Ky. and died at her home in Gothemburg May 20, 1917, at the age of 58 yrs. 7 months and 20 days. She was united in marriage to Wm. Derickson October 2, 1880 in Wilmington, Ill. and removed to Dawson County Neb. in the Spring of 1885. To this union were born one son and eight daughters. She was a true and faithful wife, a loving mother and a kind neighbor.
She leaves to mourn her loss her mother Mrs. H.C. Dorram of Cozad five sisters and two brothers her husband seven daughters , Mrs. John Provan, of Chicago, Mrs. Frank Harrop of Kearney, Mrs. Frank Sarrow of Cozad, Mrs. Jesse Hand of Hastings, Mrs. Frank Westfall of Lexington and Mrs Ernest Owings of North Platte. nineteen grandchildren and a host of friends. She has been a true christian throughout her life and a patient suffer for more than two years.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at Ringgold Church, conducted by W. A. Daniel and her remains were laid to rest in Fairview Cemetery beside those of her son George and daughter Lottie within a quarter of a mile from the farm where she had made her home for thirty years.
Espy F. Gunn
Lexington Clipper: 15 January 1948
HEART ATTACK FATAL TO ESPY FRANKLIN GUNN
Espy F. Gunn, popular and efficient custodian at the local high school died suddenly last Thursday. He had been at work, and complained of not feeling well. On his way home he is said to have suffered a heart attack and died before he reached his home. Espy Franklin Gunn was born October 20, 1893, in Dawson County. He was one of eight children born to Burrel and Rozella Gunn.
He was united in marriage to Miss Stella Westfall, January 1, 1919, and to this union was born one son, Donald Gunn.
Mr. Gunn was a farmer most of his life until 1927. Then for about two years he was employed by a gas company in South Dakota. He returned to Lexington in 1928, and the family made their home here since that time. He worked for a lumber company and other firms for some time then in 1939 became custodian at the Lexington High School. He continued until his death.
He had always been in good health and his sudden death from a heart attack on January 8, came as a great surprise and shock to family and friends. He was preceded In death by his father and mother, two brothers and two sisters.
Mr. Gunn is survived by his wife, Mrs. Stella Gunn, and one son, Donald; two sisters, Mrs. Mabel Orthman, Hysham, Montana; Mrs. Ica Bullock, Anaheim, California; one brother, Jesse A. Gunn, Oxford, Indianna; twenty-two nieces and nephews and many other more distant relatives. Mr. Gunn was a member of the Lexington Methodist Church. Those who knew him speak of him as a honest and upright man, He was known for his gentle disposition in his home and students and teachers of the school will remember him as a kindly and friendly person. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church in Lexington, Sunday, January 11, 1948, with Rev. L. R. Davis in charge. Internment was in Greenwood Cemetery.
Maggie Alice Westfall Nordin
Maggie Alice Westfall was born on October 31, 1881, at Clarinda, Iowa, and passed away at Lexington, Nebraska, June 27, 1943. She had reached the age of 67 years, 7 months and 26 days. When she was only three years of age she moved with her parents from Iowa to Dawson County, Nebraska, where she resided until the time of her death.
She was united in marriage to G.F. Nordin on the 25th day of October, 1902, and to this union a son Myrle was born. The son, her father, a sister Lily Johnston and a brother Walter preceded her in death.
Mrs. Nordin was a member of the Methodist Church in Lexington. She leaves to mourn her passing the husband Fred Nordin, her mother, Mrs. Alice Westfall of Lexington, and sisters, Mrs. Lena Pearl Anderson of Rapid City, South Dakota and Stella Gunn of Lexington. 4 brothers, William, Richard and Frank Westfall of Lexington, and Charlie of Portland , Oregon, a niece Mrs. Ruby Schulz of Farnum, Nebraska who was taken into the Nordin home when a child of three. To her and her two sons, Jack and Dick, Mrs. Nordin was always mother and grandmother. There are many other relatives and friends.
Mrs, Nordin was ill for several weeks, she was patient in her suffering and was always bright and cheerful to the many friends.
Myrle Nordin
Funeral rites were held here yesterday afternoon at the methodist Church for Myrle Nordin, who passed away Monday, May 19, 1941 at his home near Eustis. Rev. J.J. Shea officiated, and internment was made at the Fairview Cemetery.
Myrle Westfall Nordin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nordin, was born Lincoln, Nebraska, March 9, 1911. He passed away at his home near Eustis Monday having attained the age of 30 years, 2 months and ? days. He was united in marriage January 3, 1938, to Miss Pearl Irene Dodson of Smithfield. He leaves to mourn his departure besides his wife and parents, a adopted sister, Mrs, Fred Schulz, Farnum; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Alice Westfall, Lexington; five uncles, Henry Nordin, Eustis; Charles Westfall, Eugene, Oregon; William, Richard, and Frank Westfall, Lexington; three aunts, Mrs. Lena Anderson, Rapid City, South Dakota; Mrs. Stella Gunn, Lexington and Mrs Emma Nordin, Grand Island, also a host of other relatives and friends.
Angeline Stanford
Lexington Clipper: 1909
STANFORD.- On Tuesday, August 31, 1909, - Mrs. Stanford, aged 71 years.
The funeral was held at the home in Platte Precinct, on Wednesday, at 10a.m., Rev. B.F. Gaither conducting the service. She was the mother of W.S. Stanford, and Madames Westfall, Hock and Maguson. The remains were interred in Greenwood Cemetery.
Horace Elmer Stanford
Horace Elmer Stanford was born on March 13, 1869 at Clay City, ILL. he passed away at his home in Lexington, Ne.; on November 12th, 1932, at the age of 63 years, 8mos. and 30 days.
He was united in Marriage to Margaret Fay (SP, Faith) Jones on September 17th, 1904 (lie, date 1909) at Vincennes, Indiana. To this happy union, eight children were born.
Left to mourn their loss are: His faithful wife, Maggie ; three sons , Lawrence, Harlan, and Dean ; four daughters , Mrs. Helen Hughbanks, Elizabeth, Ethel Jeanne and Mary Alice ; one brother, W.S. Stanford ; and four sister's, Mrs. Alice Westfall, Lydia Hawk , of Lexington, Mrs. Sallie Magnuson Of Holdrege, and Mrs. Mary Walburn of Independence, Kansas. There are a host of nieces and nephews and friends. One son Joseph , and Pansy, a daughter by a former marriage, preceded him to the great beyond. He was a kind and loving husband and father, honest and trustworthy in this dealings with his fellow man and highly respected by all who knew him.
Funeral services conducted by Rev. A.V. Hunter, were held at the home on Monday afternoon, November 14, 1932. Burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery.
Joseph R. Stanford
Stanford- At the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.E. Stanford, of the Second Ward, this city, on Monday, June 30, 1919. Joseph R. Stanford, age 12 years, 6 months, 5 days. The funeral was held last Wednesday morning at the M.E. church, conducted by Rev. J.E. Largent. Internment in the Greenwood cemetery.
Willaim Sherman Stanford
Lexington Clipper: December 24, 1942
STANFORD, William S., who had resided in this community for about 57 years, died suddenly Sunday morning, following a heart attack. He had apparently been in good health and his death came as a distinct shock to many of his friends here. Active in the Insurance business, Mr. Stanford had gone cheerfully about his work on Saturday. During the night when he complained of not feeling well, and was unable to sleep, Mrs. Stanford called a doctor. A few hours later he passed away. William Sherman Stanford was born in Flora, ILL., July 8, 1867, and passed away December 20, 1942, at his home in Lexington, Nebraska. He resided in ILL. until 1885 when he came to Lexington, where he spent the remainder of his life. For many years he lived on a farm southwest of Lexington, and later entered the insurance business in this city.
He was united in marriage to Mary B. Grafton, July 1, 1889. To this union was born 9 children, 3 of whom preceded him in death. They were Dallas and Earl , who died in infancy, and Leo V. who passed to his reward April 25, 1934.
Mr. Stanford leaves to mourn his loss, his faithful wife, 2 sons and 4 daughters. They are William S. Jr., Edna Haworth, Elsie Nelson, Myrtle Larsen, Matilda Cover, and Elmer Stanford. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 23, 1942, at 2:30p.m., in Lexington. Rev. J.J. Sheaf and Rev. C.W. Shedd, officiated. Burial was in the Greenwood cemetery.
Alice Alameda Stanford Westfall
July 1949 Lexington Clipper
Grandma Westfall died Tuesday Evening
Mrs Alice "Grandma" Westfall died Tuesday evening about eight o'clock at the home of her daughter Mrs. Espy Gunn, with whom she has been living for the past several years. Death occured as she sat in her chair.
Mrs. Westfall celebrated her ninty third birthday on March 24. She is a native of Illinois and grew to young womanhood there. She was married in 1877, lived in Iowa for seven years, and came to dawson county in 1884. Mr. Westfall passed away in 1932.
There are five living chidren. they are Bill of Cozad, Dick of Elwood, Charles of Eugene, Oregon, Mrs. Lena Anderson of Port Orchard, Washington, and Mrs. Espy gunn of Lexington. A son Walter died when he was seven years old. Two daughters Mrs. Maggie Nordin and Mrs. Lily Johnson, and a son Frank also preceeded her in death.
Mrs Westfall took Mrs. johnson's son Jess into her home when his mother passed away and raised him to young manhood. He now lives at Long Beach, California.
She is survived by seventeen grandchildren,a large number of great grandchildren and several great greatgrandchildren.
Funeral services have been tentatively set for Friday afternoon at the First Methodist Church, but definite arrangements are pending until word has been received from relatives on the West Coast.
Franklin Clarence Westfall
October 1949 Lexington Clipper
The death of Frank Westfall came not as a surprise to anyone , but his passing brought to the minds of all who were aware of his condition the spirit with which he faced the inevitable when he knew he was fighting a losing battle.
Stricken several months ago with malignant disease of the throat , his first venture against the dreaded malady was to have his larynx removed. The operation left him speechless and also necessitated breathing through a open incisional opening in the front of his throat. This alone was enough to take the metal out of the strongest of the strong, but not so with Frank. For quite some time his mode of conversation was with a pencil and scratch pad, but he soon conquered a method of articulating words from his stomach which enabled him to carry on short conversations with his friends, If his spirit waned the least whit under such conditions it wasn't evident on the surface. he refused to sit back in solitude, but just went right on doing the things he liked to do and enjoying life to the fullest. His was the spirit of a real man. Peace to his soul and condolences to his loved ones.
James Richard Westfall
Lexington Clipper May 1932
James Richard Westfall was born in Clay County Illinois, June 15, 1853. He passed to his reward on May 5, 1932 at the age of 78 years 10 months and 20 days. On May 20, 1877 he married Alice A. Stanford of Flora , Illinois. To this happy union nine children were born, seven of whom survive.
In 1879 Mr. Westfall with his family moved to Page county, Iowa. In 1883 they came to Saunders County, Nebraska. In 1884 they located in Dawson County, Nebraska , near Lexington, where they lived on the farm until 1915 when they retired and moved to Lexington, where he spent his declining years.
The deceased was industrious and thrifty. He was a good husband and a devoted father. he was honored and respected by his friends and neighbors.
About 10 years ago he joined the Methodist Church and expressed a desire to follow and serve his Lord and Master.
He is survived by his faithful and devoted wife Mrs. Alice A. Westfall, three daughters, Maggie Alice Nordin of Eustis, NE., Lena Pearl Anderson of Custer County, S. Dakota, Stella Angeline Gunn of Lexington, Ne., four sons, William Oscar of Elwood, Ne., Richard Elmer of Elwood, Ne., Clarence Franklin of Lexington, Ne., Charles Scott of Kearney, Ne., sixteen grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, other relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral services where held in the Methodist church on May 7th, 1932, Rev. B. Johnson of Hastings officiated. Internment was made in the Greenwood Cemetery.
Services Held For Nellie Westfall, Thursday, December 26
Mrs. Nellie Westfall died Tuesday December 24, at Westside Home in Lexington. Services were held Thursday December 26, at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home with Rev. John R. Wineman officiating. Internment was at Greenwood Cemetery, Lexington, Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Nellie, daughter of the late Amisiah and Flora Ann Wilbanks Winters, was born in a sod house on her fathers homestead in Dawson County on July 19, 1890. She was one of nine children, five brothers and three sisters. She attended rural schools. At the age of nine she was baptized and became a member of the methodist Church. She was married to William A. Westfall August 23, 1909. They celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary a short time before Mr. Westfall died, October 2, 1972. They spent most of their lives on farms in Dawson County. In 1957 they sold their farm and moved to Arapahoe, where they operated a small grocery store for 13 years. After closing out the store they came to Lexington and resided at East Lawn Apartments. Following the death of her husband, Mrs. Westfall resided at Westside Home. Survivors include nieces and nephews.
Alice Lou Stull
September 20, 1896 LaPlatte NE March 28, 1982 Gothenburg, NE
Services were held First Baptist Church
Gothenburg, Ne
Interment Gothenburg Cemetery
Thomas A. Newman died after crossing crash
Thos. A. newman, 70, died Sunday afternooon from injuries suffered Friday afternoon when an auto , in which he was riding was hit by a Union Pacific train. Mr. Newman was riding with John Sheen, and as they attempted to cross the tracks at the crossing west of the Lexinton Depot, they failed to see Eastbound train No. 8.
The engine hit the 1939 model car in the middle and carried it about 41 steps east of the crossing.
Mr. Newman was taken to a local hospital where he died Sunday afternoon., John Sheen the driver of the car was reported uninjured.
Thomas A. Newman son of William and Ellen Newman was born near Center Point Iowa, May 25, 1875. He came to Nebraska with his parents as a small child, living at North Platte and later at Arnold. He moved to Lexington in 1934, where he made his home until his death on Feb. 17, 1946.
He was affiliated with the Baptist Church, becoming a member of the Arnold church.He was married to Lucy Marrs in September of 1898 and three sons and one daughter were born to this marraige.
One son Loran died in early childhood, and a second son Jessie know as "Bud" died n early manhood.
He leaves to mourn his passing his wife Mrs. Lucy Newman of Lexington, one son Vern of Long Beach, Calif. a daughter Mrs. Arthur Potter of Long Beach, four brothers, two sisters, six grandchildren five great-grandchildren and other friends and relatives.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at 1:00 o'clock from the Newman Chapel, and at the Baptist Church in Arnold at 2:30, Rev. oscar Grover officiated at the Chapel and the Arnold Baptist Minister officiated at Arnold. Burial was in Arnold.
Mabel Adkisson
Mabel Rose, daughter of Milton and Emma Rose, was born November 8, 1884, at Clay Center, Kansas. She passed away in the Cozad Hospital April 8, 1967 at the age of 82 years and 5 months.
As a small child she moved with her family to a farm south of Farnam. On November 3, 1902, she was united in marriage to John Adkisson. To this union 12 children were born. Her husband, mother, father, four brothers, three sisters, three sons, and one daughter preceded her in death.
Those left to mourn her passing are three sons and five daughters; Harry of Hastings, Dale of North Platte, Harold, Edna Hathaway, Stella Lehman, Zella Messersmith, and Hazel Williams of Farnam and Lula Stapp of Cambridge. There are 19 grandchldren, 25 great grandchildren, 2 sisters; Hazel Crow of Riverside, Calif., and Velda Grogan of Lucerne Valley, Calif.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. at the Farnam Methodist Church with the Rev. Conley Hinrichs officiating. Music was provided by Mrs. Anton Kotschwar, Mrs. Delores Nickerson and Mrs. Raymond Smith. Pallbearers were Russell Wilcox, Tom Vickers, Roger Goltl, Larry King, Raymond Tillotson and James Horn. Burial was in the Farnam Cemetery.
Edith Martin Beery
Edith Martin Beery was born December 11, 1902 in Farnam, and passed away in Denver, Colo., on April 28, 1960 at the age of 57 years, 4 months and 17 days. She was the daughter of John T. and Mary Martin.
On September 10, 1924 she became the bride of Arvel M. Beery. This ceremony was performed in Norton, Kansas, after which they came to Curtis where they have maintained their home to this time. Two sons were born to this union.
Edith was always active in church and civic organizations. She served several terms as Chairman of Circles of the Woman’s Society of Christian Service of the Methodist church. She was also a member of Federated Garden Club, Ars Poetica, Book Guild, and was one of the original members of the Women’s Club. She served as a member of the Library Board.
Mrs. Beery leaves to cherish her memory: her husband, Arvel; two sons and acquired daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Warren G. Beery of Littleton, Colo. and Mr. and Mrs. Wesley M. Beery of Boulder, Colo.; her mother, Mrs. Mary Thrasher of Farnam; two brothers, Frank Martin of Maywood and Jack Martin of Farnam; three grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Services were conducted from the First Methodist Church in Curtis on Monday, May 2, 1960 with Rev. Frank W. Hainey officiating, assisted by Rev. Sue Hainey. Organist was Mr. Robert Ellsworth. Singers were Mrs. Doris Andersen and Mrs. Phyllis Anderson.
Bearers were Clyde Gardner, Donald Hesseltine, Floyd Hecht, Harley Lofton, Lloyd Miller and Roy Pierce. Burial vas in the Farnam cemetery.
Arthur H. Bick
Arthur Henry Bick, son of William and Amanda Pendell Bick, was born July 29, 1891, in Seward, Nebraska. He moved to the Farnam area in 1906. In March 1914, he was married to Ernestine Whitney, who passed away in December, 1916.
He was united in marriage to Edna Gaibler on September 18, 1918. Three children were born to this union; Esther, who died in infancy; Harold and Delphine.
He was a member of the United Methodist Church and served on various church boards. He was a member of the Lions Club and Farm Bureau and for many years served on rural school boards. He was actively interested in all community affairs.
He passed away at his home in Farnam, November 17, 1969, at the age of 78. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Mrytle, two brothers, Bert and Roy, and daughter, Esther.
He is survived by his wife, one son, Harold of Moorefield; one daughter, Mrs. Keith (Delphine) Anthony of Lexington; six grand-children, brothers; Virgil of Seward and Chester of Enid, Oklahoma; three sisters, Mrs. Bert(Elizabeth) Balser of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Mrs. Edna Rieker of Eustis; Mrs. Lucille Gailber of Farnam and many relatives and friends.
Services were held November 19, at 2 o'clock at the United Methodist Church in Farnam with the Rev. Conley Hinrichs officiating. Interment was in the Farnam Cemetery.
Music was provided by Mrs. Deloras Nickerson and Mrs, Audrey Kotschwar, accompanied by Mrs. Doris Smith. Pallbearers were Russell Wilcox, Elgie Thompson, Clyde Gardner, Reynolds Widick, Jake Ernst and Raymond Smith.
Charles William Crampton
Charles W. Crampton died suddenly Thurs- day afternoon, July 16, 1937, while at work at the Voss farm west of Gothenburg. Mr. Crampton was on the stack when taken ill, and when he got to the ground suddenly collapsed and deathcame instantly.
Born at Milan, Rock Island county, Illinois, on November 9, 1884, Mr. Crampton was in his 54th year. He came to Farnam with his parents in 1891, and the family home has since been here. Mr. Crampton went to Gothenburg in 1908, and for nearly thirty years has been a resident of Gothenburg and Maxwell.
On August 6, 1912, he was united in marriage to Mabel Golden, and seven children were born to the union: Aubrey, Noble, Irene, Jamieson, Charles, Rosemary Britton, Betty Lou and Delores. He is also survived by his father, Charles J. Crampton; two brothers, Harold S. and Thomas C. Crampton; and a sister, Mrs.Mary Gaudreault, all of Farnam. A man of honesty, loyalty and industry, his untimely passing is mourned by these lovedones and all who knew him. Funeral services were held from the First Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon, July 18, conducted by Rev. John W. Pressly, Jr., and interment was in the Gothenburg cemetary.
Zoe E. Derra
Zoe Elizabeth Derra, 73, of Farnam, died August 2, 1995, at Omaha, Nebraska. She was born Sept. 23, 1921, at Farnam to Angelo W. and Hazel Huston Miller. She graduated from Farnam High School and taught at a country school. She cooked at the public school for 13 years.
She married Richard J. Derra Oct. 12, 1940, at Farnam.
She was a member of the Sunshine Club, St. Joseph Catholic Church and its altar society.
Survivors include her husband of Farnam; three sons, Paul and Randy (Karen) of Farnam, and Bruce (Mary Jo) of Wheatland, Wyo.; two sisters, Jean Church of North Platte and Yoland Davis of Stone Mountain, Ga., a brother, Quentin Miller of Alamogordo, NM; six grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Claude, and a sister, Rachel.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Gothenburg with the Rev. Donald O'Brien as celebrant. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Friday at the Church. Burial will be in the Farnam Cemetery.
Catherine Fitch
Catherine Fitch passed away March 3, 1935 at the age of 81 years, one month and one day.
Catherine Hiestand was born February 2, 1854 in Ohio. When a young lady she moved to Adams county, Nebraska. She came to western Nebraska in 1885 to take a homestead south of Farnam.
She was united in marriage to Hudson Fitch September 26, 1905, who preceded her in death February 1914.
She united with the Christian church when a young lady. After coming to Farnam she united with the Baptist church, where she has been a faithful and loyal member.
Three brothers and one sister have preceded her in death, Lyle Kaiser, Mary Conover, Dave Hiestand and Sam Hiestand. She leaves to mourn her death two brothers, Jess Hiestand, of Billings, Montana, and one step sister, Naomi Harry, of Moorefield, other relatives and a host of friends, who will miss her cheery words and kind deeds.
The funeral service was conducted at 2:30 March 5 at the Baptist church with Rev. Floyd A. Smith in charge, assisted by Rev. C. R. Tanner. The music was furnished by Mr. and Mrs. Dan McNickle, Mrs. Chas. Pollard and Joe Hicks.
Wilda E. Sarrow
Wilda E. Sarrow 77, former Gothenburg resident died tuesday in Evansville Wisconsin. She was born Feb. 6, 1889 in Cozad.
Survivors include her husband William; five daughters, Mrs. Walter Schafer, Gothenburg, Mrs. Myrtle Carlson, Julesburg Colo; Mrs. Doris Donley, Minnesota, and Mrs. Ethel Buhler and Mrs Gail Syzmacek, both of Milwaukee, Wis, two sons harlen of West Allis Wis. and Bill of Santa Ana, Calif. ; 16 grandchildren four sisters, Mrs. Gladys Hand, Sulpher, La., Mrs. Mildred Westfall, Lexington, Mrs. Edna Harop Hemet, Calif., and Mrs. Pearl Owings Selena, Calif.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the McVay-Olsen Chapel in Gothenburg with the Rev. Larre Eschiliman of the First Presbyterian Church officating.
Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery south of Cozad. Her body will arrive in Gothenburg Friday morning.
Charles Lindholm
Contributed by, Kathi
Charles Lindholm was born in Listeby, Sweden, Dec. 4th, 1861, and departed this life on Aug. 8th, 1944 at the age of 82 yrs., 8 months, and 4 days.
On Dec. 17th, 1882 at Karlskrona, Sweden he was married to Hilda Nelson. To this union 11 children were born, all of whom are living, except the eldest son Ernest, who passed away in February, 1943.
At the age of 24 Mr. Lindholm and his wife, with two small sons, came to America and homesteaded southwest of Sumner, Neb. He spent his life farming, except for 8 years he was emplyed by the Seely, Gilcrest, and Marin Lumber Company of Kearney.
He was a member of the Swedish Free Mission Church of Sumner, Neb. He leaves to mourn their loss his wife Hilda Lindholm of Riverdale, Neb., six sons and four daughters. Victor and Frank Lindholm of Kearney, Harry of Amherst, Joe, Art, and Dave of Casper, Wyo.. Olga Dieringer of Denver, Mary Volker and Judith Kingston of Casper, Wyo., and Martha Knox of Kearney, 23 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren.
(This Card of Thanks followed immediately.)
Card of Thanks - We wish to express our appreciation to Rev. Roker, to the quartet, and to the friends and acquaintances, for their comforting words, kind deeds,letters, cards, and floral offerings at the time of the bereavement of our loved one. - Mrs. Hilda Lindholm & Children
Hilda (Nelson) Lindholm
Contributed by, Kathi
Hilda Nelson was born September 15, 1858, in Listeby, Sweden, and departed this life at Riverdale, Neb., May 30, 1946, at the age of 87 years, nine months, and 15 days.
On Dec. 17th, 1882 at Karlskrona, Sweden he was married to Charles Lindholm. Mr. Lindholm passed away Aug. 9, 1944.
To this union 11 children were born, all of whom are living, except the eldest son Ernest, who passed away in February, 1943.
At the age of 24 Mrs. Lindholm and her husband, with two small sons, came to America and homesteaded southwest of Sumner, Nebr. The rest of her life was spent there, in Kearney and in Riverdale.
She was a member of the Swedish Free Misssion church of Sumner and the Willing Workers of the Christian church in Riverdale.
Mrs. Lindholm leaves to mourn her loss six sons, Victor and Frank of Kearney, Harry of Amherst,Joe, Arthur and David of Casper, Wyo.; four daughters, Mrs. Olga Dieringer, Denver, Colo., Mrs. Martha Knox Kearney, Mrs. Mary Volker, and Mrs. Judith Simpson of Casper, Wyo.; 24 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Mrs. Lindholm was a true christian and a wonderful mother and she leaves in addition to her immediate family a multitude of other relatives and friends.
I cannot say, and I will not say That she is dead,---She is just away! With a cheery smile and a wave of the hand, She has wondered into an unknown land, and left us dreaming how very fair It needs must be, since she lingers there. And you---O you, who the wildest yearn For the old-time step and the glad return--- Think of her faring on, as dear In the love of There as the love of Here; Think of her still as the same I say, She is not dead---She is just away!
(This Card of Thanks followed immediately.)
Card of Thanks - Our sincere appreciation is extended to our neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy shown, and for floral tokens in remembrance in the hours of our bereavement occasioned by the recent illness of our beloved mother. We also wish to thank Reverend Roker, the singers and pallbearers. - Lindholm Children