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LEVI EARL ATKINSON, 1888-1936

The Oakdale Sentinel-July 23, 1936

Funeral services for Levi ATKINSON, of Burwell, former Oakdale resident, were held here Wednesday afternoon conducted by Rev. R. S. Kauffroath. Burial was in the Oakdale Cemetery. Levi Earl ATKINSON was born at Oakdale april15, 1888 and died July 20, 1936. He grew to manhood in the County of his birth. On April 27, 1911, he was united in marriage to Lucy Jane RILEY of Oakdale. In the spring of 1926 they moved to Montrose, Colorado. While there they adopted two children, Joe Earl, 17, and Annabelle 8. In the fall of 1933 the family moved to a farm near Burwell where they have since resided. He leaves to mourn his death, his wife and two children, one sister, Belle CARPENTER of Fremont and one brother, Frank Lee of Johnstown.

REBECCA GUTHRIE ATKINSON, 1844-1925

The Oakdale Sentinel-July 17, 1925

Rebecca GUTHRIE was born in Guthrie Grove, Lee County, Illinois in 1844. She married in 1865 to Willis LEE, and they became the parents of six children, two of which are living, Mr B. F. LEE and Ida, who is now Mrs Charles CAWLEY. On December 23, 1879 LEE died in Nodaway county, Missouri. On May 24, 1885, Mrs LEE was united in marriage to Mr William H ATKINSON. To this union there was but one child born, Levi E ATKINSON of Oakdale with who she made her home since the death of Mr ATKINSON, which was September 1923. Mrs ATKINSON passed away July 7, 1925. She was 79 years, 3 months and 9 days old. Grandma ATKINSON was an invalid for 8 years but thru it all she was most patient and cheerful. Her latter years were marked by great faith and earnestness and disposition to serve others. She was a member of the Adventist Church for 25 years. The remains were laid to rest in the beautiful Oakdale Cemetery to await the voice of the life giver. Services were conducted at the United Brethren Church by Elder S. G. HAUGHEY of Grand Island, Nebraska.



WILLIAM ATKINSON, 1844-1923

The Oakdale Sentinel-October 5, 1923

William ATKINSON was born in Lee County, Illinois, April 8, 1844, and died at his home in Oakdale, Nebraska, September, 28, 1923, being aged 79 years, 5 months and 20 days. He grew to manhood in the County of his birth and it was there he married Mrs Rebecca LEE in the spring of 1885. To this union was born one child, a son, Levi E ATKINSON, of Oakdale. The Atkinsons left Illinois in 1886 and came to Antelope County, Nebraska settling on a farm northeast of Oakdale. Here they lived until about six years ago, when the toll of years made it necessary for them to give up the strenuous labor of farm life. For three years they lived with their son in Holt and Rock counties, finally coming back to Oakdale to spend the remainder of their days. "Uncle Billie", as he was known to the residents of Oakdale, was cheerful and despite the advancing years was always alert and keen of wit. He passed the time of day with whomever he met as he went between his home and town several times a day. During the past few weeks he has been missed. Of him it can be said, "There was but one Uncle Billie".






 

 

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