The Columbus Telegram, January, 1920
HERRGUTH--Charles Herrguth, a resident of Platte county nearly thirty-four years, passed away at his home in Platte Center last Saturday night. About two weeks prior to that time he was stricken with an intestinal obstruction. Later he seemed to improve, but a second attack followed, and in his weakened condition he had not the strength to rally.
Mr. Herrguth was born in St. Louis, July 8, 1859. In 1864 he moved with his parents to Hillsboro, Ill. and in 1886 he came to Platte Center to follow his trade as a carpenter. In 1893 he married Miss Louise Schroeder who, with their two sons, Carl, of Platte Center, and Alvin, of Columbus, survives him. He leaves also one brother, F. Herrguth, and one sister, Mrs. Beigler, of Hillsboro, Ill. Mr. Herrguth was a kind husband and father, a good citizen and always ready to greet everyone with a pleasant word and a smile.
Rev. Wolters conducted the funeral service, which was held Tuesday, and the body was then taken to Columbus for burial in the Columbus cemetery. The bearers were J.W. Rilley, W.G. McRurer, D.P. Mahoney, Henry Burke, Ernest Fischer and Fred Laun.
Relatives from a distance who attended the funeral were his brother, F. Herrguth of Hillsboro, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Walters, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lewis and family, Carl Schroeder, of Humphrey, and John Schroeder, of Omaha.
The Columbus Telegram, January 16, 1920
MOHRMANN--Mrs. H. P. Mohrmann, a resident of Grand Prairie township for many years, passed away Monday at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Kallweit, north of Columbus. She had been in poor health two or three years, but was bedfast only three days. Death was due to diabetes and complications. Mrs. Mohrmann was a native of Germany, where she was born December 16, 1852. She came to Platte county with her husband thirty-eight years ago, locating in Grand Prairie, where she was destined to spend the remainder of her days. A few months ago they turned the management of the home place over to their son, Emil, and went to make their home with the Kallweits. Mrs. Mohrmann leaves her husband, five sons and six daughters - Mrs. Lee Hulsebush and Mrs. Bernard Quarthammer, residing in Iowa; Mrs. William Ritthaler, of Fremont; Mrs. Bruno Luschei, of Cornlea; Mrs. Henry Blessen of Bushland, Texas, and Mrs. Otto Kallweit, Herman, Henry, Gus, John and Emil Mohrmann, all living in the Grand Prairie neighborhood. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Koch this afternoon, at the house at 1 o'clock, and at the Shell Creek Baptist church at 2 o'clock.
The Columbus Telegram, February 13, 1920
KERKMANN--Three Ill; Mother Dies
Death came to Mrs. August Kerkmann at her home six and a half miles northeast of Columbus, at 5 p.m. last Friday, after a week’s illness with influenza, followed by pneumonia. Her son, Henry, and daughter, Miss Anna, were stricken with the malady at the same time, but were apparently well on the road to recovery Tuesday.
As Emma Christina Frahm, Mrs. Kerkmann was born in Germany, November 27, 1868. She came to this country about thirty-four years ago, and a short time later was married to Mr. Kerkmann. They located on a farm in Columbus township, which has been the family home ever since.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Kerkmann left three daughters and two sons, Mrs. Herman Kluck, of Clarks; Mrs. Carl Mueller, of Richland; Miss Anna, Henry and William Kerkmann, at home; also a brother and a sister, Fred Frahm and Mrs. John Kohl, residing near Clarks, and one brother in Germany.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Welchert at the family home Monday afternoon at 1 o’clock, with burial in the Shell Creek cemetery.
The Columbus Telegram, March 26, 1920
NOVELL--Mrs. Fred G. Novell passed away at 6:30 a.m. today at the family home, 2920 Eighteenth street. Death was due to gallstones and complications. She had been in poor health for some years and had been bedfast four months. Arrangements for the funeral had not been made when The Telegram went to press, but it will probably be held Monday.
As Mary Haney, Mrs. Novell was born in Polk county February 2, 1875. She was married to Mr. Novell in Columbus February 26, 1893, and they have made their home here since that date with exception of one year when they lived at Richland. She was an active member of the Royal Neighbors lodge.
Members of the immediate family are her husband, four daughters and one son--Mrs. John Stovicek, of Columbus; Mrs. Bryan Osborne, of Omaha; Fred, jr., Elsie and Louise, at home. She leaves also her mother, Mrs. Robert Schaad, of Columbus; two sisters and five brothers--Mrs. Rose Siegenthaler, of Seattle; Adolph and Lee Haney of Elwood; Frank Haney of Morrill; Joe and Raymond Haney and Mrs. Ralph Coolidge of Columbus.
The Columbus Telegram, April 2, 1920
NOVELL--Funeral services for the late Mrs. Fred Novell were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home, Rev. A. Albright officiating.
Burial was made in the Columbus cemetery.
The relatives coming from a distance for the funeral were Frank Haney of Morrill, Nebraska, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Haney of Elmwood.WASS--Mrs. Mary Wass, a resident of Columbus thirty-three years, passed away at her home, 1221 Third street, last Saturday at the age of 63 years. Suffering with dropsy and complications, she had been confined to her bed nearly ten months.
As Mary Anna Dula, she was born in Tarnov, Austrian Poland, March 25, 1857. There she was married to Anton Wass January 15, 1874. They came to Columbus June 15, 1887, and here the family has since resided. Mr. Wass passed away August 9, 1903.
Surviving members of the family are three sons and five daughters--Mrs. Steve Korus, of Platte Center; Mrs. John Mader, of Omaha; W.J. Wass, Henry, Frank, Viola, Josie and Celia Wass, all residing in Columbus.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Fr. Dennis Czech at St. Anthony's church Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock, with burial in the Catholic cemetery.BONESTEEL--Mrs. Louise Weaver Bonesteel, member of one of the pioneer families of Columbus, passed away last Friday at her home in San Diego, Cal., according to a message received by relatives here. She was a sister of Mrs. Betty Gerrard, Mrs. Mary Cramer, Miss Clara Weaver, V.H. Weaver and L.W. Weaver.
Mrs. Bonesteel was 69 years old, and had been in failing health more than a year. Fifty years ago, in Columbus. [sic] For the last ten years Mrs. Bonesteel who was engaged in the practice of medicine here. [sic] About twelve years later they moved to Denver. There Dr. Bonesteel died twenty years ago. For the last ten years Mrs. Bonesteel made her home in California. She leaves one son and two daughters--Dr. A.E. Bonesteel, of Denver; Miss Edith, who is serving as a nurse in an army reconstruction hospital near Denver, and Miss Gertrude, who has been at San Diego with her mother.MUELLER--Complications following influenza caused the death of Miss Lucia Ida Mueller at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick H. Mueller, in Grand Prairie township, 15 miles north of the city, at 5 a.m. Saturday. After she had apparently recovered from the influenza, a congested condition of the lungs developed which could not be relieved.
Miss Mueller was 18 years old, having been born in Platte county May 17, 1901. Besides her parents she leaves three brothers and two sisters--Ernst, Albert, Werner, Freda and Hilda.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Holm at the family home Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock, with burial in the St. John Lutheran cemetery.WAGGONER--Mrs. Jane Waggoner, former Platte county woman, died last Sunday at the home of her son, Edward Waggoner in Portland, Ore., her death being due to complications incident to her advanced age. The body was brought to Columbus yesterday by her sons, Edward and Charles, the latter of Denver. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. W.A. Albright at the Gass chapel yesterday afternoon, and burial was made in Columbus cemetery.
As Jane Lewis, Mrs. Waggoner was born in Boone county, Ill., eighty-four years ago. She was married to G.W. Waggoner in Indiana February 2, 1854. After spending several years in Indiana and Illinois they came to Nebraska in 1890, locating on a farm in the Shell Creek valley north of Columbus. 1901 they moved to the coast, establishing their home at Molalla, Ore., where Mr. Waggoner died in April, 1918. Mrs. Waggoner leaves two sons and one daughter--Charles of Denver; Edward, of Portland, and Mrs. Florence Pride, of Molalla, Ore. A grand-daughter, Mrs. John R. Miller, resides in Columbus.WELIN--John Welin was born June 8, 1849, in the southern part of Sweden, and died March 19, 1920, being 70 years, 9 months and 11 days old. January 8, 1871, he was united in marriage to Miss Erika Johason. To them were born four children, two sons and two daughters. He came to this country in May, 1873, to Fremont, Nebr., where he lived for five years. In 1878 he came with his family to this vicinity. In 1904 Mr. and Mrs. Welin moved to Genoa. Mr. Welin will be long remembered for his kindness, honesty and fair dealing with his fellowmen. For over forty years he was a member of the Swedish Methodist church. Funeral services were held March 23 from the home and the Swedith Methodist church in Genoa, conducted by the pastor, Rev. O.J. Lundberg, assisted by Rev. O.G. Berg, of the Lutheran church. Burial was at the West Hill cemetery. Mr. Welin's departure is mourned by his widow, four children, eight grandchildren, two brothers and other relatives and friends. [West Hill.]
GOEHRY--The funeral of the late Miss Caroline Goehry, whose tragic death resulted from an automobile accident last week Thursday, was held at the family home Saturday afternoon, Rev. Sanders, of the Methodist church of St. Edward, officiating. Burial was made in the St. Edward cemetery. Many beautiful floral offerings were received, mute evidence of the esteem in which she was held by the community. Six flower girls, chosen from among her friends, escorted the body to sepulchre. They were Olivia Olson, Stella Johnson, Marie Olson, Laura Smith, Sadie Cherry and Hester Curry.
Miss Goehry was born at Platte Center, March 9, 1896. She received her education in the Platte county schools, later attending York college. Her mother died three years ago, and at that time Miss Caroline assumed the duty of taking care of the rest of the family. Her only thought was to make those about her comfortable and happy. Possessed of a cheerful disposition, her very presence was like a ray of sunshine in the home. She leaves to mourn her untimely death her father, one brother, Henry, and four sisters, Mrs. Jake Mohr, of Monroe; Mrs. Albert Peterson, of Colorado, and Misses Louise and Bertha, at home. [Postville.]WILLIAMS--Richard, infant son of Mrs. W.R. Williams, died Saturday evening at the home of Mrs. Owen Parry. The little tot was born January 1, 1919, and had not been in good health since birth. About a month ago he contracted pneumonia. Surviving members of the family are his mother, a sister, Evelyn, and a brother, William. The father passed away a year ago, being a victim of the flue epidemic. Funeral services were held at the Welsh church Tuesday, with Rev. W.W. Hughes officiating. Burial was in the Welsh Zion cemetery.
Miss Mary Parry, who attend the state university at Lincoln, came home to attend the funeral of her little cousin, Richard Williams. [Postville.]LAMMERS--Herman Lammers Dies
Complications incident to his advanced age caused the death of Herman Lammers, former Columbus man and a resident of Platte county since 1894, at the home of his son, John Lammers, northwest of Monroe, Wednesday. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Herman Miessler, of Columbus, probably tomorrow, with burial in the German Lutheran cemetery in the O.K. neighborhood. Definite arrangements had not been made yesterday.
Mr. Lammers was born in Osfresland, Germany, March 20, 1843, being 77 years old at the time of his death. He came to America in May, 1869, locating first near Kankakee, Ill. In 1872 he moved to Nokomis, Ill., and later to Rosemont, Ill., where he remained until he came to Platte county in 1894. He made his home near Monroe until 1907 when he retired from active farm life and moved to Columbus. About fifteen months ago he went to Monroe to spend his remaining days with his son, John.
In July, 1873, he married Marie Opken. Six children were born to them, of whom John is the only one now living. After the death of his first wife, he married Marie Stamer, in December, 1887. She met death in a railroad accident here about twelve years ago. Three girls and one boy were born to them. They are Mrs. Anna Brant, of O'Kay; Mrs. Lena Mohr, of O'Kay; Mrs. Josa Wolf, of Trumble, Nebr., and Fred Lammers, who is at the naval training station at Great Lakes, Ill. In May, 1910, Mr. Lammers married Marie Lubben. She passed away in March, 1913.
Several years ago Mr. Lammer's health began to fail, and during the past two years he was almost an invalid.
The Columbus Telegram, May 14, 1920
HOFFMAN--Kicked by a Horse, Lindsay Man Dies Three Days Later.
While unhitching his team after the day's work Tuesday of last week, John Hoffman was kicked by one of the horses and thrown against the side of the barn.
At first he did not think his injuries were serious. He walked into the house and went to bed. Internal injuries developed, however, and he died Friday morning at 4 o'clock.
Funeral services were held Monday at 9 a.m. in the Holy Family church, with burial in the parish cemetery.
Mr. Hoffman was born in Germany July 11, 1845. He came to this country when 35 years of age, and he and his family located in Waterloo, Iowa where Mrs. Hoffman died 38 years ago. About 1909 Mr. Hoffman came to Lindsay and since that time has made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Ben Bothe. He leaves one son Michael, of Oklahoma, and one daughter, Mrs. Frank Grapes, of Waterloo, Iowa. Mrs. Grapes was here to attend the funeral. [Lindsay.]SOKOL--[Duncan] Joseph Sokol dies suddenly: pioneer of Duncan community
Joseph Sokol, a pioneer of 1877, and a highly respected citizen of Platte county died suddenly at his home 1 1/2 miles northeast of Duncan early Sunday morning at 12:15.
Death was due to a hemorage of the brain.
The deceased was a man among business men. Saturday afternoon greeting and conversing with friends on the streets in his usual cheery manner so that his death came as a great shock, not only to his family, but the community as well.
On Saturday evening after 10 o'clock, he became restless, complained to his family of a pain in his back and asked for the portion of medicine that he was accustomed to taking at such times. He prepared the medicine himself, and after taking it, appeared to get relief and after awhile retired for the night. At 10 minutes after 12 o'clock, the family were suddenly awakened by his gasping for breath. Realizing his father's condition, Tom Sokol drove to Duncan for Dr. F. B. Cyphers, also summoning J. P. Sokol and Fr. Flavius to follow quickly--but death had preceded them, coming almost instantaneously to the sufferer. The devoted husband and the loving father had unconciously passed on to that country from which no man returneth, with only the companion of 43 years, one daughter and a son at his bedside.
Joseph Sokol was 72 years of age and was a native of Galacia, Poland. He was married to Miss Victoria Kurdon [sic] in 1876, and together they emigrated to America the following year, arriving at Columbus in June 1877. They bought the land that they have lived on for 43 years shortly afterward of the railroad company.
He took the compulsory military training of his mother country but on settling in his adopted country he devoted his whole life to his family and to the service of his church.
No worthier monument could be erected to the memory of any man than the family group of children and grandchildren that followed his remains to their last resting place.
He leaves a wife, six sons, four daughters and 32 grandchildren. The sons and daughters are as follows: Mrs. Martin Koziol of Belgrade, Mrs. Frank Flakus, of Albion, Mrs. Henry Micek of Duncan and Miss Helen who is still in the home, J. P. of Duncan, Frank of Belgrade, Charley and Leo of Fullerton and Tom and Edward who are at home yet.
Funeral services were held from St. Stanislaus at 9:00 Tuesday morning, conducted by Rev. Fr. Flavius and concluded at the parish cemetery.
His neighbors John Kula, Frank Galus, Matt Jarecki, J. F. Liss, Tom Liss, and T. R. Micek were pallbearers.
The business houses closed during the services.
The Monroe News, June 10, 1920
TERRY--Arline Marian Terry, daughter of Chas. and May Terry, was born March 3, 1920, died June 8, 1920. Funeral services were held at the house Wednesday, June 9, at 2:30 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Mr. Alexander, of Genoa, and burial was in the New Hope cemetery northwest of Monroe. The pall bearers were Bernice Hoare, Margaret Chandler, Pauline Harding and Helen Strother. Mrs. F.A. Read and daughters, Leone and Marian, of Belgrade; Mr. and Mrs. Ora Lawrence, of Platte Center; Mrs. John Gibbon, of Columbus; Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Terry and Clarence Terry, of Havens and Mrs. J.E. Hart and C.O. Hart, of Genoa, were here to attend the funeral.
The Columbus Telegram, June 11, 1920
SPEICHER-HERROD--Wedding Announced - The wedding of Miss Gertrude Herrod, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Herrod, and John M Speicher, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. Speicher will take place at St. Bonaventure's church next Thursday morning at 7:30 o'clock. Miss Loretta Murphy, of North Platte former schoolmate of the bride-to-be, will be bridesmaid, and Albert Speicher, brother of the groom, will be groomsman. Mr. Speicher is an ex-service man, and is in the clothing business at Spalding.TROFHOLZ-INGOLD--A quiet wedding took place last Saturday evening at 7:30 o'clock when Miss Bertha Ingold, daughter of Mrs. Susan Ingold, became the bride of Edward Trofholz. The ceremony was performed by Rev. R. Neumarker at that German Reformed church parsonage. They were attended by Miss Emma Ingold, sister of the bride, and Gus Trofholz, brother of the groom. Mr. and Mrs. Trofholz left the same evening for a wedding trip to Omaha, returning Monday. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Trofholz, residing one mile north of Columbus and he and his bride will make their home with his parents. Both young people are held in high esteem among acquaintances.
THOMAS-WILLIAMS--William H. Thomas, Platte Center auctioneer, and Mrs. [sic] Annie Williams of Postville, were married at 2 p.m. Monday in the Presbyterian manse at Fullerton, the Rev. D. S. Honsaker administering the vows. Only the immediate relatives were in attendance. Mr. Thomas is a son of Mr. and Mrs. David Thomas, of Columbus. For some years he has been a prominent farmer and stockman, but he quit farming this spring to devote his time to auctioneering business. Mrs. Thomas is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D.T. Williams, for many years a substantial family in Postville neighborhood, but now residing at Wakesha, Wis. They left Monday afternoon by auto for an extended trip to Yellowstone park and other places of interest in the west. Upon their return they will locate in Columbus were they will be at home to their many friends after September 1. Mr. and Mrs. David Thomas were in Fullerton Monday to attend the wedding.
SCHROEDER-ELLICK--Walter H. Schroeder and Mrs. Maybel Ellick, both prominent members of the Field, Happy Hollow and Athletic club sets in Omaha, were married last Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G.A. Schroeder, in Columbus. The marriage sercive was conducted by Rev. R. Neumarker, pastor of the German Reformed Church. It was a simple, quiet affair, with no guests except members of the immediate family.
KAMM-KAIPUST--Kamm-Kaipust Nuptials - The marriage of John Kamm to Miss Agnes Kaipust was solemnized Tuesday morning at St. Joseph's church. Their attendants were Miss Minnie Czuba, of Duncan, and Frank Kaipust, a brother of the bride. After the ceremony, the bridal party and a few relatives and friends were served a wedding breakfast at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Kaipust.
KEHRLI--Casper Kehrli, Colfax count farmer, died unexpectedly at his home northeast of Richland Tuesday evening. Death was caused by heart trouble. He was ill during the afternoon. Members of the family did not realize how serious his condition was until death came at 9 p.m. Mr. Kehril was 49 years old, having been born in Switzerland January 26, 1871. He leaves his wife and four children. Funeral services will be held at Schuyler today with burial in the cemetery there.
LOUDEN--Death of Ruth Louden - Miss Ruth Louden, one of the popular members of the class of 1920 of the Columbus High School, passed away about 4 o'clock Monday afternoon at the Evans hospital following an operation for appendicitis and complications. Miss Louden was born in Delhi, N.Y., November 1, 1902. She came to Creston, Nebr., with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Louden, in 1906, and her mother's death occurred there in 1908. Her father later located at Humphrey. Miss Louden stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Knight at Creston for some years, until she finished the eighth grade. She then entered the high school at Humphrey. Last November she came to Columbus to make her home with Mr. and Mrs. E.W. North and to finish her high school course here. Her father was with her when death came. The body was taken to Humphrey for burial, funeral services being held there Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. North went to Humphrey to attend the services.
The Columbus Telegram, October 1, 1920
LUCHSINGER--An illness of less than two days' duration resulted in the death of Mrs. Katherina Luchsinger, pioneer of Colfax and Platte counties, at her home at Eighth street and Twenty-first avenue Wednesday afternoon. Her death was due to heart trouble.
Mrs. Luchsinger was 75 years old, having been born in Switzerland December 25, 1845. She was married to the late Franz Luchsinger in Switzerland in 1868 and together they came to America in 1872, locating in Colfax county. Six years later they moved onto a farm in Platte county eight miles north of Columbus. There they made their home until ten years ago when they retired and moved to the city. Mr. Luchsinger passed away in February, Less than ten months later occurred the death of their son, Frank.
Mrs. Luchsinger leaves two sons and four daughters-Peter and Henry Luchsinger, Mrs. Henry Heitz, of Pleasant Hill, Mo., Mrs. Matt Schmid, Mrs. Chas. Welch and Mrs. John Klug. With the exception of Mrs. Heitz, they all reside in the vicinity of Columbus.
Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. R. Neumarker at the German Reformed church Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with burial in Columbus cemetery.
The Columbus Telegram, October 15, 1920
BORCHERS--Progressive paralysis with which she had suffered nearly eighteen years caused the death of Mrs. George Borchers at the family home, 1757 Twenty-sixth Avenue, last Friday morning at 9:30 o'clock.
As Talena Hulsebus, she was born in Germany February 17, 1857. She came to America in 1885 and was married to Mr. Borchers in Defiance, Ia., on October 18 of the same year. In 1889 they came to Platte county, locating on a farm in the Humphrey neighborhood where they made their home until they retired from active farm life and moved to Columbus six years ago.
Mrs. Borchers leaves her husband, one daughter, Miss Mary, at home, and one son, John Borchers, residing thirteen miles north of the city.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. T. M. Pyle at the home at 12:30 p.m. Monday, and by Rev. H. Koch at the Shell Creek Baptist church in Shell Creek township at 2:30 p.m. with burial in the cemetery near the church. Relatives who came from a distance to attend the funeral were Bernard Hulsebus, of White, S.D.; Jacob Hulsebus of Defiance, Ia.; Mrs. Wm. Hassebrook of White, S.D.; August Hulsebus and family and Miss Lena Langbehn, of Primrose, Nebr.
The Columbus Telegram, Friday, November 5, 1920
SKORUPA--Long Illness Fatal - An illness of two years duration caused the death of Mrs. Skorupa at her home at Twentieth Avenue and Sixteenth street shortly after 10 o'clock Tuesday forenoon. Her death was due to liver trouble.
Born near Pilzno, Poland, August 3, 1844, she was married to Stanislaus Skorupa in 1861. They came to America in 1879 and established their home on a farm in Polk county. Twenty-six years later they moved to a farm in Platte county, two miles east of Columbus. Mr. Skorupa passed away ten years ago, at the age of 75. About 5 years later, Mrs. Skorupa and her family moved into the city.
Three sons and five daughters survive. They are Mrs. John Kotlar, Michael Skorupa, Mrs. John Valasek and Miss Mollie Skorupa of Columbus; Mrs. Mary Micek of Silver Creek; Charles and John Skorupa and Mrs. Joseph Mader of Omaha. They are all her to attend the funeral services which will be held at St. Anthony's church this morning. Rev. Fr. Dennis Czech officiating.
Great-grandmother of and submitted by Cyril A. (Charlie) Skorupa skorupa@kdsi.net
The Columbus Telegram, December 10, 1920
HUSEMAN--Gerhart Huseman passed away last Saturday morning at his home after a severe illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the German Baptist Church. The heartfelt sympathy of the community is extended the bereaved family.