The Oakdale Sentinel-May 4, 1917

Adeline (BROWN) SHAIN

Adeline Brown was born at Brandenburg, Kentucky, August 5, 1841. On September 3, 1867, she was united in marriage to D. F. Shain and to them were born twelve children, nine of whom survive. Mrs Shain came to Antelope County in 1883 and except for a short period spent in her native state, this has since been her home. For some time she had been in declining health due to the infirmities of age and on Thursday morning, April 26, 1917, she passed from this life. The deceased joined the Baptist Church in girlhood and remained in that faith until her death. Her fine spirit of hospitality, her unselfish generosity, her tireless energy and resourcefulness in rearing and educating her large family and serving those around her, endeared her to all who knew her. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the West Cedar Valley Church, conducted by Rev. James Adams of Elgin and interment was made in the Oakdale Cemetery. There was a large attendance of old neighbors and friends.

Obituary-The Oakdale Sentinel-April 11, 1903

EUNICE SHAIN

On Friday morning, April 3, 1903, Eunice SHAIN, daughter of Mr and Mrs R. H. SHAIN died. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the residence with Rev. R. J. MCKENZIE officiating. Burial was in the Oakdale Cemetery.

Abridged Obituary - The Oakdale Sentinel, Thursday, December 6, 1945

HATTIE MAY SPRINGER SHAIN

Funeral services for Mrs. Hattie SHAIN, 68, who died Sunday at a Norfolk hospital, were conducted at the Methodist church Wednesday afternoon by the pastor, Rev. Dawson J. PARK. Burial was made in the Oakdale Cemetery. Mrs. SHAIN, who was living at the home of her brother, H. H. SPRINGER, had been in ill health for some time and her condition becoming critical last week she was taken to a Norfolk hospital on Tuesday. Hattie May SPRINGER was born at Patop, Iowa, on April 22, 1877, and passed away December 2, 1945, at the Lutheran Hospital, Norfolk, Nebraska, aged sixty eight years, seven months and ten days, after a lingering illness. She was the eldest child born to Henry Marvin SPRINGER and Martha SPRINGER nee STOUGHTON. On March 7, 1908, she was united in marriage with Richard H. SHAIN at Fort Dodge, Iowa. Three children were born to this union, two surviving and Virginia SHAIN who passed away in June 1935. Her early life was spent in Iowa and then near Oakdale. After her marriage she made her home in Albion, Nebraska, for several years. In 1917 the family moved to Idaho where her husband died on December 20, 1917. She and the children returned to Oakdale where she spent most of the rest of her life. She belonged to the Presbyterian Church and lived a good Christian life and was a devoted mother and loyal friend. She leaves to mourn her loss one son Richard SHAIN, and daughter Doris LANPHERE, Omaha, a sister Edith BRUEGGER, Lake City, Iowa, eight brothers; Harrison SPRINGER, Ed SPRINGER and Leslie SPRINGER of Oakdale, Dan SPRINGER, Neligh, John SPRINGER, Hector, Minn., Ernest SPRINGER, Colorado Springs, Co., Walter SPRINGER, Vancouver, WA., and Hobart SPRINGER of Exeter; four grandchildren and many other relatives and a host of friends.

Obituary-Neligh News and Leader-November 2, 1988

LEROY J SHAIN

Graveside services for Leroy J. "Le" SHAIN, 63, of Dallas, Texas, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 2 at the Oakdale Cemetery with Rev. Carroll FRENCH officiating. Huffman’s Brooks Chapel was in charge of arrangements. The funeral was conducted Monday at Restland Funeral Home in Dallas, followed by cremation. The son of Phillip H. and Aretta MEANS SHAIN was born October 9, 1925, at Elgin and died October 27, 1988 in Dallas. He attended District 125 School northwest of Elgin, Sheldon District 148 and Elgin High School. During World War II, he served in the Air Force. After the war, SHAIN resided in the Omaha area and was an auto salesman. He lived five years in Alaska and most recently in Dallas were he was commercial parade float designer and manufacturer. SHAIN had spent much time in the Neligh area in recent years, researching the possibility of manufacturing a grain drying apparatus in the former Roker building east of Neligh. Preceding him death were his parents, two brothers and two sisters. Survivors include his wife of Dallas; one daughter, Mrs John (Judy) HALL of Omaha; and three grandchildren.

Obituary-The Oakdale Sentinel-December 21, 1917

RICHARD H SHAIN

A message from Paris, Idaho, announced the death of R. H. SHAIN on Sunday, December 16, 1917. The remains were brought to Oakdale for burial and funeral services were held at the Methodist Church this afternoon. Richard H SHAIN was born in Meade County, Kentucky, February 18, 1874 and came to with his parents to Nebraska when 18 years of age, and from that time until about ten years ago, Antelope County was his home. During 1903 and 1904 he was in a partnership with A. H. NORWOOD in the harness, hardware and implement business in Oakdale. He sold out to engage in other work and for a couple of years dealt in thoroughbred horses. About ten years ago he bought the territory of Boone County for the sale of Watkins preparations and did a good business. A few years ago he went west, finally locating in Idaho. Dick had many friends who will cherish a lively recollection of his many virtues, erasing from memory’s page, so far as possible, recollections of his imperfections. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, one son, seven sisters and one brother. To the bereaved wife and children and sisters and brothers, the Sentinel extends sincere sympathy. Dick was our friend and now that he is gone, we regret the failure to deliver flowers were might have given him while he could appreciate them.