The Oakdale Sentinel- August 6, 1920

Alexander J KELLY

Alexander J Kelly was born in Williamson County, IL, November 25, 1868 and died July 30, 1920 as the result of an accident while unloading a threshing machine at Meadow Grove. He was married to Malinda Black in Missouri on December 25, 1887. To this union were born eleven children, two having preceded their father to the better land. He was a faithful husband, a loving father, a steadfast friend and a good neighbor. He was of a taciturn disposition, honorable and reliable, and chose close home life rather than prominence in public or social affairs. He is survived by his wife and the following named children: Mrs W Segar of Atkinson, Mrs Roy Ofe, Mrs Charles Rouse, Hobart, Berl, Lena, Willie, Arial, David. His aged father, J. J. Kelly, and three sisters, Mrs H L Ofe, Mrs W L Adams, Mrs J. F. Adams, also survive. The first ten years of married life were spent in Missouri. During the past twenty years he has resided in and near Oakdale where he had many fri8ends whose deep sympathy goes out to the bereaved relatives. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the home of H L Ofe and burial was made in the Oakdale Cemetery. The services at the home were conducted by Rev. A B Small and at the grave by Oakdale Lodge No 113, IOOF, the deceased having been a member of a lodge of the order at his old home in Missouri. The casket and grave were banked with a profusion of floral tributes.

Oakdale Sentinel July 30, 1920

"Oakdale Man killed at Meadow Grove"

A. J. Kelly died at Meadow Grove this morning as the result of injuries received Thursday evening while unloading the Scott traction engine and separator from a flat car. Coupled to the separator the engine had been safely landed under its own power. When the separator started down the incline the drawbar broke and the heavy machine crashed into the engine pinning Kelly between the feeder and the steering wheel. He was extricated and given prompt attention by Dr. Kindred. His abdomen was crushed, and although it was evident that he could not live, Dr. Campbell was called from Norfolk, but his surgical skill was exerted in vain.

The remains were brought to Oakdale this afternoon. Funeral services will be held Sunday, under the direction of the Odd Fellows and burial will be made in the Oakdale cemetery.

Obituary-Neligh News and Leader-January 30, 1969

ARIEL DAVID KELLY

Funeral services for Arial KELLY of Oakdale were held Saturday January 25 at 1:30 p.m. at Hoepfinger’s Home for Funerals at Neligh. Mr Alvin SCHWARTING, pastor of the Church of Christ at Oakdale, officiated at the service and burial was in the Oakdale Cemetery. Pallbearers were Donald OFE, Francis SONNENFELT, Manuel THOMPSON, Raymond CROSIER, Leonard OBERSHAW and Orville OVERTON. Arial KELLY, son of Alexander J and Malinda BLACK KELLY, was born October 4, 1911 at Oakdale and died January 22, 1969 at the age of 57 years, 3 months and 18 days. His entire life was spent in Oakdale. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs Lena STANSBERRY of Norfolk and Mrs Charles (Gladys) ROUSE of Oakdale, three brothers, David of Sioux City, Robert of Clearwater and William of Norwalk, California, and several nieces and nephews. His parents, two sisters, and one brother preceded him in death.

Obituary-The Oakdale Sentinel-September 16, 1927

John J KELLY

John J KELLY was born in Williamson County, Illinois on February 11, 1861 and died September 7, 1927 at his home in Oakdale at the age of 76 years, 8 months and 26 days. He was united in marriage to Caldona Elizabeth Huggins on September 3, 1867. To this union were born five children, two of whom survive, Mrs H. L. OFE and Mrs Will ADAMS. Preceding him to the great beyond were his wife and eight children. In 1895 he was again married to Margaret June BOX and to this union were born three children, one died in infancy and two are surviving, Miss Allie KELLY and Mrs Nora WILLIAMS. He leaves to mourn his death his wife, 4 daughters, 23 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, 2 brothers, Allen KELLY and Alfred KELLY of Mountain Grove, Missouri, other relatives and a host of friends. When a boy he came with his parents from Illinois to Texas County, Missouri and there was married. About 20 years ago, he with his family came to Antelope County, Nebraska where he has since resided. When a youth he United with the Baptist Church, and after coming to Nebraska United with the United Brethren Church. He was a member of the Odd Fellows LODGE. He was a good and kind neighbor, a faithful father and husband. Truly a good man has fallen. Funeral services were held at the United Brethren Church Friday afternoon, September 11. Interment was made in the Oakdale Cemetery.

Obituary-The Neligh News and Leader-January 24, 1963

MALINDA BLACK KELLY

Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Oakdale Methodist Church for Malinda KELLY, 90, of Oakdale, who died Thursday, January 17, 1963 at the Tilden Community Hospital. The Rev. Willis TAPLIN officiataing with burial in the Oakdale Cemetery. Malinda BLACK was born December 8, 1872 at Huggins, Missouri, the daughter of Mr and Mrs William BLACK. She married Alexander J KELLY December 25, 1888. Survivors are four daughters, Mrs Eva SEGER of Atkinson, Mrs Roy Ofe, Oakdale, Mrs Charles Rouse, Sr, Oakdale and Mrs Homer STANSBERRY, Norfolk, four sons, Hobart, Clearwater, William, Norwalk, California, Arial, Oakdale, and David of Sioux City, Iowa. 32 grandchildren, 69 great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, three children who died in infancy and a son in 1958.

Obituary-The Oakdale Sentinel-October 4, 1928

MARGARET JANE GRIMES KELLY

Mrs J. J. KELLY, a resident of Oakdale for over twenty years passed away at her home at three o’clock Wednesday afternoon, September 26, 1928. She had been sick about three weeks and in spite of all that could be done for her it was realized a few days before the end came that she could not recover. Death was due to heart trouble and other complications. Margaret Jane GRIMES was born October 16, 1860 in the State of Illinois. After growing to womanhood she was married to Jim BOX who preceded her in death. To this union were born two daughters, Mrs Jessie STUBBS of Bells, Texas and Mrs Theo HAYES of Oakdale. On March 21, 1895 she was united in marriage to John J KELLY who preceded her to the great beyond. To this union were born three daughters, Miss Allie KELLY and Mrs Nora WILLIAMS of Oakdale and Maud KELLY who died in infancy. Mrs KELLY leaves to mourn her death four daughters and one sister, Mrs Carl CLAXTON of Hartsville, Missouri and a number of grandchildren and other near relatives. Funeral services were held at the United Brethren Church Friday, September 28 and interment was in the Oakdale Cemetery.

Death Notice - The Oakdale Sentinel March 16, 1939

MARTHA JANE KELLEY

Mrs. Martha Jane KELLEY, mother of Mrs. Ross NOTT of Oakdale, passed away at the Neligh hospital Sunday, March 5, 1939 . She had been an invalid for some time. Funeral services were held at Clearwater last Thursday afternoon with burial at Oakdale.