Obituary-The Oakdale Sentinel-May 28, 1931

JOSEPH O STALEY

Joseph O STALEY, son of Joseph and Julia Ann STALEY was born near Knoxville in Marian County, Iowa on March 18, 1857. He grew to manhood in Iowa, later coming to Nebraska and then to Oakdale, where he spent most of his life working at his trade of a mason at which he was an expert. He died May 23, 1931 at a Norfolk Hospital after a short illness at the age of 74 years, 2 months and 5 days. He is survived by one son, Loyal of Oakdale, two daughters, Mrs Crim GUNDER of COLE, Iowa, and Mrs Earle TYREE of Oakdale, also two brothers, John and Amos STALEY of Des Moines, Iowa. Services were held Tuesday afternoon, May 26, at the Methodist Church, with Mr G. B. DUNNING officiating. Burial was in the Oakdale Cemetery.

Obituary-The Oakdale Sentinel-September 28, 1917

WILLIAM STALEY

After a short illness, William STALEY died Saturday, September 22, 1917 at his home in St Edward, aged 55 years, 1 month and 11 days. The remains were brought to Oakdale Sunday and on Monday funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church, Rev. C. H. STEINER of the Methodist Church officiating. Interment was made in the Oakdale Cemetery. William STALEY was born in Marion County, Iowa, August 11, 1862. His boyhood and young manhood were spent in the County of his birth, and while he moved about considerably in later years he claimed the old home as his residence. Since 1880 upon numerous occasions he visited Oakdale and one season operated a farm south of town. In early life he united with the Christian Church and later transferred his membership to the Methodist Church at Oakdale. On November 15, 1916 he was married to Jennie palmer and since that date has resided at St Edward. He is survived by his wife, two sisters and three brothers. One sister is Mrs C. F. RENO and one brother, J. D. STALEY. Early in life he made uprightness of heart his standard and during all his life he builded by this rule. In all his commercial life no wrong dealing can be laid to his charge. In his home life he was altogether lovely. His presence in the home meant kindness, comfort, cheer. His idea of greatness was as the Master said, "a servant". This made him a blessing indeed. He was a success in the things worthwhile. By these things he has erected a monument to his noble life in the hearts of his people which they will ever hold with loving reverence.