Obituary-The Oakdale Sentinel- March 16, 1923

CAROLINE THERESE STEFFINS MAY

Caroline Therese STEFFINS was born in Jo Davies County, Illinois, October 16, 1869 and departed this life March 6, 1923, being aged 56 years, 4 months and 2 days. The deceased came to Antelope County with her parents at the age of 12 years, locating on a homestead north of Neligh. When 23 years of age she was united in marriage to Frederick May, September 29, 1889 and soon afterward located on a farm southwest of Oakdale where she lived until the time of her death. Mr MAY died January 24, 1908. To them were born nine children, seven of whom survive. Mrs MAY was a faithful and consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Just as often as was possible she was at the services of the Church and its different branches. Everyone counted on Mrs MAY being present and there were very few times when they were disappointed. She was a member of the Woman’s Home Missionary Society and was very much interested in the work of this organization. The immediate members of the family are three daughters, Emma, Lucinda, Mabel, and four sons, William, Elmer, Carl, and Glen. There are three sisters, Mrs Martha LYONS of Illinois, Mrs Eliza DREDGE of Osmond, NE and Mrs Adelade GEORGE of Port Orchard, Washington, and one brother, George STEFFINS of Illinois. It is with sorrow that we lay this body to rest in our beautiful Oakdale Cemetery beside her husband, but we wait in hope of the promised resurrection.

Obituary-The Oakdale Sentinel-January 31, 1908

Frederick William MAY

Abridged: Frederick William MAY was born in West Prussia, Germany, December 14, 1857 and died January 24, 1908. He came to Nebraska in 1880, first to Battle Creek and then Antelope County in 1889. On September 27, 1889, he married at Neligh, Miss Caroline STEBBINS. To them were born nine children. He was a member of the German Lutheran Church until he united with the Cedar Creek Methodist Church. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church on Sunday. Rev. F. A. HIGH of Elgin officiated. Burial was in the Oakdale Cemetery.

Obituary-The Oakdale Sentinel-April 12, 1907

JOHN HENRY MAY

John Henry MAY was born in Herkmier County, New York on May 5, 1864 and died at his home 10 miles southeast of Oakdale on Tuesday, April 2, 1907. He cam to Sarpy County, Nebraska in July 1872 and in February 1879 to Antelope County. On June 26, 1903, he was united in marriage to Ora ULLOM, who with two small children survives.