John D. Moody, 72, Dies Monday
Augusta Jahnke 79, Dies Friday
"John D. Moody, 72, a pioneer farmer and highly respected resident of the town of Pensaukee, died Monday evening, October 17, at the home of his son, Joseph, at Brookside. He had been in failing health for about two years. Carcinoma of the stomach was given as the cause of his death.
Mr. Moody was born in Corryville, Pennsylvania, April 12, 1855. When but a young boy he made his way West, coming to Oconto county. He settled on a farm in the Town of Pensaukee, where he has resided for sixty years. Mr. Moody was very in the civic affairs of his community, and was treasurer of the Town of Pensaukee for eighteen years. He also served in the capacity of school treasurer in his district and for many years was an officer in the M. W. A. lodge. In late years he has been living in quiet retirement.
On October 8, 1877 he was married to Miss Abigail Classon of Oconto. Mrs. Moody died eighteen years ago. He is survived by four sons, W. F. (William F.) Moody, Chardon, Ohio; Gilbert D. Moody, Tshikapa, Belgian Congo, West Africa; J. W. (should be G. W., George W.) Moody, Weyauwega, Wis; Joseph Moody, Brookside; one daughter, Mrs. Earl (Beatrice L.) Knowles, Weyauwega, Wis., twenty grandchildren and one great grandchild.
The funeral sevices were held Thursday afternoon at two o'clock from the home of his son Joseph. Rev. O. W. Smith of Ocontomowoc, an old friend of Mr. Moody, officiated. Interment was made in the Brookside cemetery. The pallbearers were six members of the M.W.A. lodge, Goodrich DeLano, Wesley Dunton, Elmer Lear, James Bundy, Alvin Winans and Gilbert Scholtz.
NOTE: He was preceded in death by two daughters, Laura Moody Whitcomb and Ruby O. Moody.