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Matousek, Joseph V
Nov 12,1964, Atkinson Graphic

STROKE FATAL SUDDENLY TO J V MATOUSEK

born Dec 25,1885 at Caslav, Czechoslovakia, son of John and Antonia Nesladek Matousek.
married Emma Mezanec on April 4,1910 at David City.
died a cerebral hemorrhage Saturday,Nov 14
buried Woodlawn Cemetery.
funeral Monday at Seger Funeral Home
children Victor J of North Platte,
brother, John of Shelby
sisters, Mary Kucera of Weston, Anna Rech of David City, Rose Wonracek of Belgrade, Bessie Tomsik of Atkinson.

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McClurg, Fred Edward
April 1,1932 Atkinson Graphic

ATKINSON BOY DEIS IN STUART HOSPITAL
FREDDIE MCCLURG, 8, PASSES AWAY SUDDENLY FOLLOWING SERIOUS MASTOID OPERATION

born Stuart on Feb 19,1924.
son of Mr and Mrs Glen E McClurg
died menengitis,
buried Woodlawn Cemetery.
funeral Pesbyterian Church Wednesday,
sister, Mary Alice, 2 1/2 years old,

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Meyers, Bertha
May 31,1900, Atkinson Plain Dealer

     An infant child of Mr and Mrs John Meyers was buried at this place last Monday.

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Miller, Eliza J Humphrey
April 4,1902, Atkinson Graphic

     Mrs E J Miller died at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon, aged 76 years. Funeral services tomorrow.

April 11,1902, Atkinson Graphic

     Eliza J Humphrey Miller obituary - born Oct 18,1826, died April 2,1902 - married Jas Buchwalter and had four children. Married John Miller and had five children. Buried in Atkinson

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Mlinar, Libbie Bessie Kubart
Oct 2,1964, Atkinson Graphic

DEATH TAKES LIBBIE KUBART MLINAR, 84

born Oct 26,1879, in Chicago, Illinois.
daughter of Joseph and Anna Holub Kubart
married Joseph A Mlinar Feb 8,1898, at St Joseph's Catholic Church in Atkinson.
died Sat, Sept 26, at Atkinson
buried Woodlawn Cemetery.
funeral Monday at the Methodist Church
children Mrs Merlin (Eva) Quigley, - three children died infancy - Charlie and Edward of Atkinson; Mrs Clarence (Mildred ) Johnson of O'Neill, Mrs Helen Beck of Atkinson, Mrs Dwaine (Hazel) Lockmon of Stuart;
brother, Theodore Kubart. James Kubart
sisters, Mrs Frank (Victoria) LeMunyan and Mrs Mary Pacha, all of Atkinson.

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Mohr, Eleanor Mary Stanek
Sept 1,2005, Atkinson Graphic

ELEANOR M MOHR

born Dec 27,1915 at the family ranch southeast of Atkinson.
daughter of Frank and Antonia Sojka Stanek
married Oct 18,1938 John E Mohr at the Methodist Church, Atkinson.
died Aug 24,2005 at Stuart.
buried Woodlawn Cemetery, Atkinson.
funeral Aug 27,2005 at United Methodist Church in Atkinson
children - Judy Densberger of Ainsworth, Jean Estill of Amelia, infant daughter, Mary Louise
grandchildren Jared Estill, John Adkisson, Jerry Estill, Justin Estill, Jason Adkisson,
brother - 3
sister - 1

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Mohr, John Earl
June 17,2004, Atkinson Graphic

JOHN MOHR

born October 25,1916 at Atkinson,
son of John H and Ethel (Elsbury)Mohr,
married Oct 18, 1938 Eleanor Stanek at the Methodist Church in Atkinson.
died June 11,2004 in Stuart.
buried Woodlawn Cemetery.
funeral June 15,2004 at the United Methodist Church in Atkinson, Neb
children Judy Densberger of Ainsworth; and Jean Estill of Amelia; an infant daughter, Mary Louise in 1940;
grandchildren Jared, Jerry and Justin Estill, John and Jason Adkisson and nephew Larry Andrus.
sister, Alice Dunn of Omaha;

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Mohr, Violet June Seger
Nov 2005, Atkinson Graphic

VIOLET J MOHR

born at home, north of Stuart, Nebr, on June 21,1927
daughter of John Leopold and Eva Alvina Campbell Seger.
married Francis Alvin Mohr on May 25,1945 at the Atkinson Methodist Church in Atkinson, Nebr by Rev W C Birmingham. - Francis died on July 3,1955,
died Oct 28,2005 in Atkinson, Nebr.
buried Woodlawn Cem in Atkinson, Nebr.
children Willis Mohr of Citrus Heights, Cal; Clayton Mohr of Rochester, NY; Frances Hipke of Stuart; Tom Mohr of Eugene, Oreg; and Richard Mohr of Stuart;
grandchildren Michael Mohr, Brendon and Danielle Mohr, Kevin Mohr, Virginia Gates, Katherine and Jason Byrd and Kimberly and Dustin Lofquist;
great grandchildren Alexandria Mohr, Bella Byrd, Mason and Rylan Lofquist;
sisters, Alvina Smith of Riverton, Wyo; Lenora Dobry of Kearney; and Shirley Peter of Atkinson; Rose Coday and infant Betty Lou Seger.
brothers, Robert Seger, Donald Seger, Louis Seger, Willie Seger, and infant LeRoy Seger

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Moore, Belle
Dec 12,1895, Atkinson Graphic

     Belle Moore aged 13 years, 5 months and 12 days died at the residence of her uncle, Frank Moore, Tue, Dec 10,1895. She was born near Crab Orchard, Ky on June 28,1882. Her mother died when she was about 7 years old and her father two years later.

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Morse, Arthur L
July 11,1895, Atkinson Graphic

     Mr A L Morse, after a lingering illness of several months,passed peacefully away at 1 o'clock this morning. He leaves a wife and four children. The funeral is Saturday morning.

July 18,1895, Atkinson Graphic

     Arthur Morse was born July 15,1854. He married Ida Cain and had five children.

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Moser, Evelyn Ruth Kaplan Berger
Feb 1997, Atkinson Graphic

EVELYN RUTH MOSER

born Feb 21,1918 at Stuart
daughter of Vencle and Florence Mack Kaplan
married Maxwell H Berger in July 1935.
married Jan 5,1956 Ralph E Moser.
died Feb 9.
buried Woodlawn Cemetery, Atkinson.
funeral Wednesday Feb 12,1997 at Seger Funeral Home in Atkinson.
children Patricia Krimm of Atkinson and Alice Herold of Luther, Iowa.
adopted daughter, Jo Merrill, Los Angeles.
brother Vere Kaplan.

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Moser, Ralph Earl
Oct 11,1984, Atkinson Graphic

SERVICES HELD FOR RALPH MOSER

born May 5,1909 in Venus, Knox County, Nebr,
son of Christian E and Effie Tyson Lawson Moser.
married Ruth Kaplan Jan 5,1956 at Rushville.
died Thursday, in Atkinson.
buried Woodlawn Cemetery.
funeral Oct 6 at the Seger Funeral Home.
children: Kenneth E of Kansas City, and Karen Kay of Omaha; Mrs Bobby (Delores Rae) Morgan of Lincoln, Mrs Donald (Janet Joy) Christensen of Des Moines, Iowa, and Josephine Marie Moser of San Francisco, Cal
sister, Alice Juracek of Niobrara.
operated an automobile salvage yard in east Atkinson.

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Moss, Child of Theodore Moss
July 28,1911, Atkinson Graphic

     The four month old child of Mr and Mrs Theodore Moss died Tuesday morning of cholera infantion. The funeral was held Wednesday from the home and the little one laid to rest in Woodlawn Cemetery.

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Murphy, Gerald Francis "Fritz"
May 27, 1993, Atkinson Graphic

GERALD FRANCIS MURPHY

born June 22, 1924
son of William and Martha (Bruder) Murphy,
married Oct 1,1946 Helen Lucinda Wyant at O'Neill, Nebr. Helen passed away June 28,1987.
died Wed, May 19,1993
buried Woodlawn Cemetery.in Atkinson
children: Francis, Salt Lake City, Utah; Michael, Stuart; Dennis, Colorado Springs, Col; Robert, North Platte; Joseph, Omaha; and Eldon, O'Neill; Connie (Mrs Dwain ) Shald, Stuart; and Martha (Mrs Gary) Hansen, Tilden;
brothers, Calvin Murphy, O'Neill; and Bill Murphy, Chadron. Raymond;
sister, Margaret
He was an army veteran of World War II.

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Naber, John O/DA
Dec 5,1941. Atkinson Graphic

JOHN NABER, 68, CALLED BY DEATH
LOCAL FARMER STRICKEN SUDDENLY AT HIS HOME NEAR PHOENIX, RITES AT ST JOHN'S.

born near Oldenburg, Germnay on July 26,1873
married Meta Witte, at Wisner, Nebr, March 4,1902.-Mrs Naber died Nov 1,1927.
died at his home near Phoenix on Nov 28,1941, at the age of 68 years, 4 months and 2 days.suffered a stroke,
buried Woodlawn Cemetery.Atkinson.
funeral St John's Lutheran Church
children 1 of whom died in infancy. - Helen Coburn, and Fritz, of Phoenix, Clara Moore of Randolph, Alvena of Stuart, Nora of Norfolk, Erna Siebert, Otto, Viola, John E, Evelyn, all of Atkinson,
He came to America in Dec 1893, when he was 20 years old.

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Neely, David "Father"
Nov 1,1900, Atkinson Plain Dealer

     Died Thursday evening, Nov 1, David Neeley, aged 68 years, after an illness of several years. The funeral will be held next Saturday, Nov 3.

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Neely, Rebecca Phillips "Mother"
Nov 20,1908, Atkinson Graphic

     Mrs David neely died in Atkinson last Friday morning, funeral Sunday, buried Woodlawn Cem

Nov 27,1908, Atkinson Graphic

     Obit of Rebecca Neely, born May 1,1834 Center Co, Penn, died Atkinson Nov 12,1908, married 1854 to David Neely who died Nov 1,1900, had 12 children

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Neher, William Greyden
June 29,1923, Atkinson Graphic

LEGION BURIES COMRADE HERE SUNDAY

     The body of William Grayden Neher, a marine in the World War, who died in the government hospital at Denver, Colorado, last week, was received in Atkinson, his former home, Sunday for burial.

     The body was met by a uniformed escort of the American Legion and the Legion service with firing squad and band, attended to the ceremonies.

     Funeral services at the Methodist Church were held in the afternoon,

     William Grayden Neher was the youngest son of Benjamin P and Charlotte Neher, long time residents of this community. He was born Juen 27,1892 in Green Valley, this county, and died Juen 18,1923 at Fitzsimmons Government Hospital at Denver, Colorado.

     He left Atkinson for Omaha when 19 years of age, and there he was employed as a street car conductor for a short time. He then enlisted in the U S Navy at the age of 20, and served four years. Receiving his discharge, he immediately enlisted in the U S Marines, and there he served until two years ago, at which time he was listed for the hospital treatment. During the war, he was on the battleship, Virginia, and it was while engaged in rifle drill on the vessel that he received the injury that caused his death two years later.

     His officers spoke very highly of him.

     He is survived by his wife and three small children, 7 sisters, and 3 brothers.

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Neibauer, Frank
Aug 5,1955, Atkinson Graphic

RITES HELD FOR FRANK NIEBAUR, 77

born Austria, on May 18,1878.
son of Joseph and Johanna Brunner Neibaur.
married Miss Dora Long on July 4,1906 at Atkinson.
died Friday, July 29, at Atkinson
buried Woodlawn Cemetery.
funeral Seger Funeral Home in Atkinson.
children William of Rapid City, SD; Mrs Tony (Bertha) Kulesza, and Mrs Clarence (ester) Threestar of Pine Ridge, SD, Mrs Claude (Marie) Williamson of Pleasant Plain, Illinois, and Mrs Matt (Jessie) Neimann of Bassett;
brother, Fred of Atkinson, ...
sisters, Mrs John (Agnes) Slaymaker of Atkinson and Mrs Anna Marks of Norfolk;
when he was one year old, he came to the U S with his parents,

     An early settler in the Atkinson community, he took a homestead in the ranch country south of here. and the homestead is now part of the Robert Clifford Ranch holdings.

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Northrop, Cleon Burton
June 3,1938, Atkinson Graphic

SWIMMING POOL CLAIMS LIFE OF ATKINSON BOY
CLEO NORTHROP, 10, DROWNS AFTER SLIPPPING INTO DEEP HOLE - COULD NOT SWIM; HIS BROTHER, GERALD, 8, ESCAPES SIMILAR FATE,IS RESCUED BY CHARLES MANNING
POOL NOT YET OPEN TO PUBLIC UNDER SUPERVISION CITY PARK COMMISSION

June 10,1938 Atkinson Graphic

FUNERAL RITES HELD FOR CLEO NORTHROP
TWO ATKINSON BOYS; TWO STUART BOYS PALLBEARERS FRO PLAYMATE DROWNED IN RIVER

born Inez, a country postoffice south of Atkinson, on Dec 15,1927
son of Laura Northrop Woerner, Ray Northrop,
died aged 10 years was drowned in the swimming pool at the Elkhorn River, Atkinson, June 2,1938 at the age of 10 years, 5 months, 18 days.
buried Woodlawn Cemetery.
brothers, Oral of Stuart, Alvin of Fort Crook, Arlis, Vernie, Connie, Garold, of Atkinson. - 1 died in infancy
sister Elsie Smith of Stuart; 2 deceased

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O'Brien, Jacklyn Ann Eckberg
July 27, 2006, Atkinson Graphic

JACKLYN A O'BRIEN

born in Robbinsdale, MN on May 20,1937.
daughter of John and Agnes Eckberg
died July 23,2006 in Omaha.
buried Woodlawn Cem, Atkinson
funeral July 27,2006 at Seger Funeral Home, Atkinson,
children J'Lyn Eckberg of Atkinson,
grandchildren, Brady Paul and Kyra Leigh, both of Frederica, Delaware.
University of Minn where she graduated with a degree in Anthropology in 1972-73.

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O'Connor, Gerald Michael "Mike"
Nov 2005 Atkinson Graphic

GERALD M O'CONNOR

born Fremont, Nebr to on April 8,1935
son of Gerald and Creola Irene Burt O'Connor
married Doris Bogue on Dec 26,1958 at Atkinson.
died Nov 18, 2005 in Omaha.
buried Woodlawn Cemetery.Atkinson with military graveside rites
funeral Nov 21,2005 at St John's Lutheran Church in Atkinson
sisters, Elta Marie Olson of Winter Springs, Flo; Jane Ann Hanson of Bremerton, Wash and Sandra K Henning of Omaha.
brothers, Joseph Burt of Lyons, Nebr, Jerry John "Pete" of Kearney and Dennis Ray of Chappell, Nebr., Jim.
graduated from Atkinson High School in 1952.

     enlisting in the U S Army on Aug 20,1958. While stationed at Fort Lewis in Tacoma, Wash, he was a member of a U S Army Rifle Team which allowed him the opportunity to travel.He served during peacetime. He was discharged on Aug 19,1960

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Orcutt, Mary S Barrows

     Mary S Orcutt aged 56 years 9 months and 23 days died at her home in Atkinson, Saturday Jan 4 at 10 am, after a lingering illness of over 4 months. She was born March 12,1839 Crown Point, NY. Married S D Orcutt Feb 18,1863. had three children

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Osborne, Maggie Ann Malloy
Nov 18,1960, Atkinson Graphic

MRS OSBORNE LEAVES 149 DESCENDANTS

born Oct 23,1870 at Scranton, Penn,
daughter of James and Margaret Malloy
married Doc Franklin Osborne on Aug 11,1890 at Chillicothe, Mo. Mr Osborne died in 1915.
died Sunday,Nov 13 at the home of her son Frank in O'Neill after being in ill health for 3 weeks.
buried Woodlawn Cemetery beside her husband.
funeral Tuesday Methodist Church in Atkinson
children: Mrs Frank (Viola) Seger of Atkinson and Mrs Paul (Margaret) McDaniels of Phoenix, Ariz; Frank of O'Neill, Richard, Floyd and John of Atkinson, and Sanford James of Casper, Wyoming;
grandchildren: Vincent, Jack and Richard Osborne, and Calvin Seger, all of Atkinson, Floyd Osborne of Omaha and Ralph Seger of O'Neill.

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Osborne, Ronald A
Dec 14,1997, Atkinson Graphic

RONALD A OSBORNE

born Norfolk, Feb 7,1950.
son of John and Helen Baker Osborne
married Pat Ohde, July 3,1969 at Atkinson St Joseph Catholic Church.
died Sunday, Dec 7,1997 in Omaha as a result of an accident in Dodge, Nebr.
buried Woodlawn Cemetery.
funeral Friday, Dec 12 at St James Catholic Church in Kearney
children: Rhonda of Garden City, Kan, Chad Osborne of Imperial, Gwen and Clint of Holdrege;
grandchildren: Scott of Imperial.
brother: 2 died infancy - Jack Osborne, Dale Osborne, Orville Osborne, all of Atkinson;
sister: Ferne Ulrich of LaVista, Nebr, Betty Raymer, Eillen Brown, Bonnie Bilstein, all of Atkinson;
graduated from high school in 1968 with the first graduating class of West Holt High School.

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Penry, Ann Josephine Mikus
Sept 16,2004, Atkinson Graphic

ANN J PENRY

born Oct 27,1915 at Amelia, Swan Township, in southwest Holt County
daughter of Joseph and Karoline Vidra Mikus.
married Aug 18,1939 Leo C Penry of Atkinson at South Sioux City, Nebr.-Leo died in 1995
died Sept 12,2004 in Stuart.
buried Woodlawn Cemetery, Atkinson.
funeral Sept 15,2004 at Parkside Manor Chapel, Stuart.
brother - 5
sister - 1
graduated from Atkinson High School in 1934

     She became involved with Penry Trucking Service, When Leo was called to Duty during WWII, Ann saw that the trucking business stayed in operation and became one of the only full time lady truck drivers in the state and she also did all the bookkeeping.

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Porter, Milo Atwood
June 4,1909, Aktinson Graphic

Milo Porter died, son of the mail carrier.

Obit of Milo Atwood Porter, born Sep 1,1886, died May 28,1909, age 22 years 8 months 28 days. Buried Woodlawn Cem.

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Price, Helen
Nov 6,1908, Atkinson Graphic

     Helen the 9 year old dau of M D Price, died early Wed morning of diphtheria, funeral at Protestant Cem

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Pruss, Henry
May 2,1913, Atkinson Graphic

OBITUARY

     Henry Pruss died at his home in Emmet, Nebraska April 19,1913, aged 82 years, 3 months , 21 days. Deceased was born in Lubeck, Germany, Dec 29,1830, where he grew to manhood and after serving his time in the army for 3 years, he came to this country and settled at Buffalo, NY, where later he was married toMrs Louise Schwieger, March 19,1855. To this union 7 children were born; 2 daughters and 5 sons of which 4 sons survive him.

     After farming near Buffalo about 12 years he and his family moved to Muscatine, Iowa, where he spent 4 years on the farm, then moved to Glidden, Carrol County, Iowa, in 1871, where he was on a farm about 2 years, in the spring of 1873 he moved to Glidden where he engaged in the mercantile business until the fall of 1877, then went into the livestock, grain and coal business. As the climate did not agree with him he emigrated to Atkinson in the year 1891 where he was in the same business until the year 1900, then lived a retired life at Atkinson until 1906 when he moved to Emmet and lived with his son Frank for 5 years. Then he and his wife kept house of their own and their granddaughter Jessie Pruss Martfelt assisted with the work until his death April 19,1913.

     Those present at his bedside at the time of his last illness were his wife Louise Pruss, his sons, Joe and wife of Glidden, Iowa, Ed and wife of Omaha, Frank and Charles and families of Emmet, Onka Heuton a former son-in-law of Glidden, Iowa and Hy Schwieger a step son of Modesto, Ill, and many other relatives and friends.

     The funeral service was held at the Evangelical Lutheran Church at Emmet which deceased was a member. Interment was made in Woodlawn Cemetery, Atkinson.

     His aged widow, 4 sons and families, 1 stepson, 21 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren are left to mourn his death.

     The church was neatly decorated for the occasion. The pallbearers were Peter Claussen, Otto Hoehne, Wm Meyers, Wm Luben, August Hoppe of Emmet and John Henning of Atkinson.

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Pruss, Louise Charlotte Schulze
Oct 22,1926, Atkinson Graphic

LOUISE CHARLOTTE PRUSS

     Lousie Charlotte Schulze was born at Cincinnati, Ohio Oct 23,1860 and died at her home in O'Neill Oct 16,1926 after a short illness, aged 65years 11 months and 23 days.

     From Cincinnatti the family moved to Guttenburg, Iowa, where they lived 17 years. On March 15,1881 she was united in marriage to Charles Pruss in Glidden, Iowa. In 1890 they moved to Atkinson, from there to Emmett and the past eight years have resided at O'Neill, Nebr.

     She leaves to mourn her death her husband, five children, Henry and John Pruss of Atkinson, Mrs John Martfeld of Glen, Nebraska; Mrs Dan Crandall and Mrs Lester Caster of Maple Grove, Nebraska; 14 grandchildren an d three brothers and three sisters, William Schulze of Brainard, Nebraska; Louis Schulze of Burke, SD, Miss Emma Schulze, Mrs Frank Prill and Mrs Joe Pruss all of Glidden, Iowa.

     She was a life long member of the Lutheran Church. Funeral services were conducted at the home in O'Neill and in St John's Lutheran Church in Atkinson Monday afternoon Interment was made at Woodlawn Cemetery.

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Pruss, Louise Schwieger
Feb 6,1914, Atkinson Graphic

     Mrs Pruss at Emmet died last Wed and was buried in Woodlawn Cem in Atkinson. Her husband died about a year ago.

Feb 6,1914 Atkinson Graphic

OBITUARY

     Mrs Louise Pruss, widow of the late Henry Pruss Sr, died at her home at Emmet, Nebr. Jan 28,1914, at 11 am of old age, at the age of 85 years, 11 months and 1 day. Deceased was born in Dickhoff, Germany, Feb 27,1827 and there she grew to womanhood. In 1848 she was married to Frederick Schwieger, one son, Frederick was born in Germany, later they came to America and settled near Buffalo, NY, where the second son Henry, was born on Dec 2,1853.

     Shortly after this her husband was killed by a falling tree.

     In the year of 1854 she was again united in marriage to Henry Pruss, to this union were born five sons and two daughters, two sons and two dau preceded her in death.

     In the year of 1867 they left their home in NY state and came to Muscatine, Ia, where they resided about 4 years then in1871 they moved to Glidden, Ia, where they resided 20 yrs, in the yr of 1891 they came to Atkinson where they lived till 1906 from where they moved to Emmet where they lived until April 19,1913, at which time her husband preceded her in death.

     The funeral services were conducted by Rev Buddenhagan of Atkinson at the Evangelical Lutheran Church at Emmet. She became a member of the Lutheran Church at the age of 14 and lived a Christian until her death.

     She leaves to mourn her death five sons, Henry Schwieger, Moderto, Ill; Joe Pruss, Glidden, Ia; Ed Pruss, Omaha, Nebr; Charles and Frank of Emmet; also two sons in laws Onka Heuton of Glidden, Ia; John Heuton of Seward, this state; and 20 grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren.

     All of her children were present at the funeral also Onka Heuton and sons Charles of Glidden, Ia, Henry Heuton and wife of Atkinson.

     Interment was made at Woodlawn Cem, Atkinson.

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Prussa, Frances Shirley Slaymaker
Feb 3,2005, Atkinson Graphic

FRANCES S PRUSSA

born March 20,1907 near Atkinson.
daughter of Wesley and Bertha Davis Slaymaker
married Charles John Prussa on April 15,1936.
died Jan 26,2005 in Atkinson.
buried Woodlawn Cem, in Atkinson.
funeral Jan 31,2005 at the United Methodist Church in Atkinson.
children Richard and wife, Beth Prussa of Stuart; Edwin and wife Mary Ann Prussa of Tekamah; and Kenneth and wife Doreen Prussa of Crofton.
brother: 4
sister: 1

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Purdy, Nancy
April 19,1912, Atkinson Graphic

OBITUARY - PURDY

     Nancy Purdy was born in NY state in the year 1838, and died at Atkinson this state on April 14,1912. When but a girl she moved to Michigan and later in 1882 removed to Nebraska where she has since resided. She married Silas Purdy in 1857, and to their union 2 children were born, both of whom are living; Mrs Ida Olmstead of this city and Silas Purdy who lives in Nevada.

     The funeral services were held from the house on Tuesday afternoon, Rev W S York officiating.

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Radcliff, Matilda Mlinar
May 15, 1931, Atkinson Graphic

MRS RADCLIFFE DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS
FUNERAL SERVICES HELD YESTERDAY, WAS RESIDENT HERE FOR NEARLY 50 YEARS

     Mrs Matilda Radcliffe, passed away Tues evening at the Atkinson Hospital where she had been for medical treatment the past few months. Mrs Radcliff was 65 years of age and for nearly 50 years was a resident of this community.

     Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at the Methodist Church in Atkinson. Burial was made in Woodlawn Cemetery.

     Matilda Mlinar was born in Ringgold Co, Iowa , Dec 24,1866. She came to Holt County in 1884 with her parents, who settled on a homestead in the Green Valley neighborhood southwest of Aktinson. Here her parents lived until their death.

     She was married to James Radcliffe on Nov 23,1893. To them were born 2 children, a daughter who died in infancy and a son, Edward Radclivv of San Francisco, California, who with his wife and baby Donald, was here with his mother during her last illness. Mrs Radcliffe's husband died 15 years ago.

     About 4 months ago Mrs Radcliffe's health began to fail and she was taken to the hospital for medical attention. Through her many years of life in this community a great number of friendships were made among her neighbors and acquaintances, these knowing her as a kind neighbor, loving friend, and a true Christian.

     Mrs Radcliffe, was one of a family of 15 children, 8 of whom survive her. Four brothers, Fred, Frank, Joseph and John Mlinar live at Atkinson. Three sisters also live here. They are Cora Tasler, Mrs Barbara Jones and Mrs Pauline Davis. One sister, Mrs Mary Reiser, lives at Butte, Nebr.

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Radcliff, Ruth
Oct 26,1899, Atkinson Plain Dealer

     Ruth Radcliffe, wife of Louis Radcliffe, died last Wednesday at her home in Stuart township and was interred in the cem here on the following Friday from the Presbyterian Church, where the funeral was held, Rev Haner delivering the funeral sermon.

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Raymer, D L
May 26,1911, Atkinson Graphic

OBITUARY RAYMER

     Last Friday night the death messenger came to the home of D L Raymer, who lives four miles north west of town, and took away their little four weeks old baby. The funeral services were held from the house on Sunday last, and although the rain was falling, a number of friends and relatives gathered to lend sympathy to the bereaved ones. The service was conducted by Rev A H York, and the little one was laid to rest in Woodlawn Cem.

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Raymer, Daniel Phillip
Sept 5,1895, Atkinson Graphic

     Died, Daniel Phillip Raymer on Monday, Sept 2, 1895 at 12;15 at his residence 5 miles northeast of Atkinson of cancer, aged 50 years, 2 months 18 days. He was born June 14,1845. He married Mary Reffier and had six children. A daughter, Daisy Allen is married.

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Raymer, Floyd Kenneth
May 22,1931, Atkinson Graphic

FLOYD RAYMER DIES FOLLOWING BRIEF ILLNESS
BRIGHT'S DISEASE IS FATAL TO YOUNG ATKINSON BUSINESS MAN
FUNERAL TODAY 2:30
SERVICE AT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BY REV J I EROD; MASONIC RITES AT GRAVE

     F K Raymer, 28, one of Atkinson's prominent young business men died at his home here late Tuesday of Bright's disease. He had gone to bed but two weeks ago to take treatment and at that time it was throught by his doctor that he had only a few weeks to live.

     Funeral services will be held this afternoon at the Presbyterian Church. Rites at the grave will be in charge of Masons of Atkinson lodge 164, Atkinson business men will pay their respects to a friend and associate by closing their places during the funeral hour.

     Floyd Kenneth Raymer, son of George W and Mary E Raymer, was born on a farm 4 miles northeast of Atkinson on Feb 11,1903 and died May 19,1931 at the age of 28 years, 3 months and 8 days.

     On July 16,1905 when Floyd was 2 years old, his mother died. His father died June 23,1914. Floyd was raised by his stepmother, Mrs Gertie B Raymer, who survives him, together with his wife, Helen, 6 year old son Junior , and his brother, DB of Butte, Nebr.

     Among the seniors of the graduating class of Atkinson high school in 1924 were Miss Helen Mulford, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Mulford of Stuart and Floyd K Raymer of Atkinson. Immediately after their graduation they were married and set up housekeeping in a new home in Atkinson, where in that same year Mr Raymer and D H Moulton established the hardware firm of Moulton and Raymer.

     3 years ago the partnership of Moulton and Raymer was dissolved. Mr Moulton and his family moved to Montana and Mr Raymer took over the business and conducted it until two weeks before his death.

     Floyd was a member of the Presbyterian church of this city and for a time served as superintendent of the Sunday School of the Church. He also was the youngest member of the masonic lodge 164 of this city, having finished his degree work about two months ago, and was a past grand of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Atkinson lodge no 111.

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Raymer, George
Dec 15,1911, Atkinson Graphic

OBITUARY - RAYMER

     George Raymer, the subject of this sketch, was born March 30,1833 in Potter Co, Penn. At the age of 4 years he moved with his parents to the state of NY, living on a farm near Niagara. Later they removed to Milwaukee, Wis, his father's farm being the present site of the city of Milwaukee. In 1845 he removed to Rock City, Ill.

     April 12,1855 he was married to Katherine Koller. To this union 8 children were born 2 of them dying in infancy.

     Again trecking westward he came to Seward Co, Nebr,in the fall of 1873. 2 years later, Oct 26,1875, his wife died, leaving him the care of a large family. On Oct 27,1878, he was married to Sarah Brex. To this union, 3 children were born.

     He came to Holt Co in 1883 where he resided until the time of his death which occurred at his home in Atkinson, Dec 10,1911. His age being 78 years, 8 months and 10 days.

     As the sun was westering, sinking to its rest on that calm, peaceful Sabbath evening, Mr Raymer quietly bid farewell to the tenement of clay and slipped away from the friends of north into the great Beyond. His going was as peaceful as the setting of the sun on a clear calm Autumn evening. May we not hope the awakening is as glorious as the dawning of a new Spring morning.

     Mr Raymer had the usual hardships incident to Pioneer life. Right well he served his day and generation, contending sometimes against unequal forces. Some time ago his health began to fail making it necessary to give up the struggle.

     In early life he united with the Evangelical church with which organization he never severed his connection.

     He leaves to mourn his departure a wife and 8 children; Isarel of Roulette, Penn; Dan and Charley of Lincoln, Nebr; Mary Boullis of Jennings, Kan; Mrs Roy Smith, George, Earl and Carrol of Atkinson.

     He also leaves 2 brothers and 4 sisters, one of which, Mrs Bokhof, resides in Atkinson, besides other relatives.

     Homeward the swift winged seaful takes its flight,
     The ebbing tide breaks, softly on on the sand,
     Sunlit boats draw shoreward for the night,
     Shadows deepen o'er sea and land,
     Be still, my soul, thine hour will come,
     Behold one evening God will call Thee home.

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Raymer, Vernon L "Pete"
July 25,1978, Atkinson Graphic

SERVICES HELD FOR VERNON RAYMER, 71

born July 13, 1907
son of Dwight and Laura Dick Raymer.
buried Woodlawn Cemetery.
funeral July 25 at the Seger Funeral Home
brothers: Claude of Atkinson and John of Marino, Cal.
Sisters: Mrs Vera (Truby) Little of Hoquim, Wash; Mrs John (Katherine) Obermire of Winlock, Wash, Mrs Helen Kruger of Minneapolis, Minn;

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Reckner, Frank G
Oct 21,1910, Atkinson Graphic

     Frank Reckner, one of the early settlers of this section of the country, who had been in poor health for the past 2 years, passed peacefully over to the Great Unknown last Friday morning at 4 o'clock. He had no relatives here, and friends wired Mrs Meyers, Mrs Ottman and Mrs Pfuke, aunts, who resided in New York State, also Charles Pfuke of Rock City, Ill, and Charles Ottman of Hot Springs, SD, cousins. Mr Ottman arrived here Saturday. The IOOF and Masonic lodges of which he was an honored member, took charge of the funeral which was held last Sunday at the Methodist Church, Rev A H York conducting the services and the remains were followed by a large number of friends to Woodlawn Cemetery where they were laid at rest for all time.

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Rentschler, Edwin
April 3,1997, Atkinson Graphic

EDWIN RENTSCHLER

born Jan 20,1921 at Thayer County, Nebraska
son of Jacob and Mary Mussmann Rentschler.
married June 28,1941 Mildred I Marcellus.
died March 28,1997 at Atkinson.
buried Woodlawn Cemetery.
funeral March 31 at St John's Lutheran Church, Atkinson.
children: Mary (Mrs Jim) Mellor, of Butte; Leon Rentschler and Randy Rentschler, of Atkinson;
grandchildren: Peggy Mellor Vogt, Jennifer Rentschler;
great grandchildren: Angela Pepper.
brothers: Fritz and Hank; John of Beatrice, Geroge of Smith Center, Kan, Bill of Fairbury
sister; Minnie Engle, Margaret Voyles of Gretna, Clara Pagel of Fairbury, Emma Goodin of Council Bluffs, Ia,

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Richards, LeRoy C/G
June 18,1964, Atkinson Graphic

LEROY RICHARDS SERVICES AT ATKINSON ON THURSDAY

born Sac City, Iowa
son of Thomas and Catherine Bogenries Richards
married Sylvia Eby at Atkinson.
died killed Monday in a two car accident 6 miles northeast of Atkinson, age 80,
buried Woodlawn Cemetery.
funeral Thursday.
children: Mrs Fred (Virginia) McKenzie of Manteka, Cal and Mrs Frank (Catherine ) Dvorak of Atkinson.
brothers: Al of Sac City, Iowa and Merle of Atkinson.
sister: 2
in the insurance business and in ranching.

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Roberts, Walter M
Dec 20,1968, Atkinson Graphic

WALT ROBERTS KILLED IN GAS EXPLOSION

son of Milford W and Arlpha Summers Roberts.
married Dorothy Carr of Atkinson
died Ogden, Iowa.
buried Woodlawn Cemetery.
funeral Thur at the Seger Funeral Home in Atkinson
children: George Dale and Dennis.
brother: Fred
sister: Mrs Clyde Nilson,

     Monday - An employee of the Great Northern Natural Gas Co, he was working inside of a building and other workmen of the gas company were outside. An explosion outside caved in a wall killing Roberts instantly. He was 53 years old.

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Robey, Raymond Eldon
Oct 23,1970, Atkinson Graphic

RITES HELD FOR RAYMOND ROBEY, 64

born July 28,1906 at Gravity, Iowa.
son of Delphos and Elbia Robins Robey
married Feb 19,1941, Olive Lucille Fullerton at the First United Methodist Church in Atkinson.
died Thursday, Oct 15 at his home in Atkinson.
buried Woodlawn Cemetery.
funeral Saturday, Oct 17 at the Wesleyan Church in Atkinson
brother: 1
sister: 1
J V Johnson Ranch in Celia community - Dairy in Gordon - Galyen Oil in Atkinson

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Robinson, Ethel Z
April 25,1901, Atkinson Plain Dealer

     Last Thursday evening a six year old child of S P Robinson's died of diptheria and was buried Friday evening in the cemetery here. Mr Robinson lives in the McDonald house east of town having but recently moved to this place from Saunders County,Nebraska. The bereaved family having the sympathy of the entire community in their sorrow and affliction.

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Robinson, Roy M
Sept 22,1911, Atkinson Graphic

OBITUARY - ROBINSON

     Roy M Robinson, the subject of his sketch, was born at Mead, Saunders County, Nebraska, on January 26th, 1883. Here the days of his childhood were spent until he was 16 years of age when his parents removed to Atkinson, Holt County. In this vicinity he grew from boyhood to young manhood, attending school, and clerking in various stores about town.

     About a year ago he went to O'Neill where he had accepted a position with J P Mann & Co, which he held for about a year and which proved to be his last employment. A little over two weeks ago, not feeling well, he took a vacation, expecting to be able to return to work again in a few days. But his illness developed into typhoid fever of a malignant form.

     Two weeks ago Saturday morning he took the early train for Lincoln where he entered a hospital. Under the ravages of the fever he rapidly grew worse, and his parents and relatives apprised of his danger. In spite all the care that love and medical aid could give, he went rapidly down and was soon beyond the reach of human power to help. The end came on Thursday, September 14,1911 and he died at the age of 28 years and 7 months.

     In death he leaves to mourn his early decease, his parents, Mr and Mrs S P Robinson, three sisters, Pearl, Mable, and Hazel, one brother, Fletcher Robinson, his grandparents, Mr and Mrs J F Grefory of University Place, three cousins, Hazel and Helen Williams and Mrs Art Chambers, an uncle and wife, Mr and Mrs S A Gregory of University Place. Besides these he leaves a host of friends who sincerely regret his passing.

     The funeral services were held from the rink Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The I O O F of which he was a member attended in a body. The Newport Lodge of which his father was a member also attended in a body.

     The services were composed of the simple rites of the Order, E J Mack acting Noble Grand and A H York, Chaplain, Mr York also giving the address.

     The splendid array of flowers, the offerings of hearts that loved him, were a splendid token of the esteem in which he was held by his old school mates and friends.

     A precious one from us is gone.
     A place is vacant in our home
     That never can be filled.
     God in his wisdom hath recalled
     The boon that life had given
     And though the body slumbers here
     The soul is safe in heaven.

     The pallbearers at the funeral were his boyhood friends; Charles Tomsik, Lewis Miller, Joseph Kafka, Roy Griffin, Otto Stratton, and Earl Stilson. After the services at the rink were concluded the body was taken to Woodlawn cemetery and tenderly laid to rest.

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Rohrs, Dorothea Clara Schukar
July 27,2006, Atkinson Graphic

DOROTHEA C ROHRS

born March 1,1907 in Lincoln, Nebr
daughter of Frank and Johanna Bergstraessser Schukar.
married Aug of 1929 to Gustav Rohrs
children: Robert, was born in Johnson.,of Lancaster, Ca; Margaret Meitzen Higgins. Sylvia Arnot of Boulder,Co;

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Rosenberry, Albert
Jan 16,1919, The Frontier

     Albert Rosenberry of Atkinson, died Sat, Jan 4, and was buried Sunday of last week, interment being in Woodlawn Cem. Mr Rosenberry was one of the early settlers of Holt County, coming here in 1877.

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Rossman, Bernard Clark
July 14,1994, Atkinson Graphic

BERNARD ROSSMAN

July 21,1994, Atkinson Graphic

BERNARD ROSSMAN

born May 20,1917 -16 miles northeast of Atkinson
son of William and Anna Fetrow Rossman.
married June 4,1938 Beulah Mlinar at Atkinson.
died July 8,1994 at Atkinson.
buried Woodlawn Cemetery.
funeral Mon, July 11, at St John's Lutheran Church in Atkinson.
children: Bernadine Leisure of Omaha, Twila Engler of Elgin and Shirley Rossman of Norfolk, LaVern of Atkinson, and Delbert of Atkinson;
grandchildren: John, Kelly, Jeff and Rusty Leisure, Bruce, Mark and Rod Rossman, and Jared Rossman and Mike Rossman, Sheryl Engler
sisters: Grace, Nellie, Wilma, Opal, Gladys, and Izetta,
brothers: Truman Rossman of Atkinson;-Glen, Russell, and John

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Rowse, Dean Martin
Jan 3,1985, Atkinson Graphic

SERVICES HELD FOR DEAN ROWSE, 60

born Sept 17,1924 at Ballagh, Nebr.
son of Arthur and Emma Lowery Rowse
married Nov 1,1945 Helen Celia Garwood at Atkinson
died Dec 22 of a sudden heart attack in Atkinson.
buried Woodlawn Cemetery.
funeral Wednesday, Dec 26 at Memorial Baptist Church, Chambers.
children: Carolyn Weller of Chambers and Joy Will of Denison, Kan; Kevin Rowse of Ewing,-Lee Martin died on April 22,1954
grandchildren: Mona and Jason Weller, Brandon, Marla and Devan Will and Melissa Rowse.-Michael Dean Rowse died on Thanksgiving Day, Nov 22, 1984.
brother: Freeman of Burwell
sisters: Helen Ballagh of Burwell and Arlene Garwood of Amelia;
graduated from Burwell High School in 1941. - in the cattle business.

     He loved to go fishing, play ball, work and use his creative abilities in the shop and especially to play and spend time with his grandchildren.

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Russell, Bertha I
Aug 9,1912, Atkinson Graphic

     Mr and Mrs Dick Russell had the misfortune to lose their little three year old child, Bertha, last Friday. The little one choking to death on a sand cherry pit. Mr and Mrs Russell live at Newport at present and brought the little one to Atkinson for burial last Sunday.

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Sayles, Florence Leune Wynn
March 10,1922, Atkinson Graphic

MRS OTIS SAYLES

     Florence Leune Wynn was born in Mahaska County, Iowa, Nov 24,1866. She grew to womanhood in her native state and on Feb 15,1883, was united in marriage to Otis Sayles at Oakaloose.

     To this union 9 children were born, William O who died in his 23rd year, Chester of Des Moines, Purl L of Fontanella,Iowa, Malvern and Burton of Atkinson, Mrs Goldie Wharff of Atkinson, Mrs Blanch Wharff of New Virginia, Iowa, Mrs Welma Noe of Wheatland, Wyo and Gertrude of Atkinson.

     Sharing the pleasures and bearing the burdens peculiar to the life of home making she moved with her husband and family to Kansas where they remained for 2 years, returning to Iowa and in 1911 coming to Nebraska where they made their home, residing on a ranch 18 miles southwest of Atkinson.

     Deceased was a patient sufferer for the past 2 years with pernicious anemia and on Thursday morning, March 2, she passed peacefully out of this life. Mrs Sayles gave her hand to the church a number of years ago and her life was a living witness to her faith in God, a faith that stood every test and enabled her to live a consistent Christian life with no remorse or regrets when the end came.

     Together with the immediate family and relatives a great company of friends mourn the loss of this unassuming life that never lost sight of Christ and the consciousness of his presence.

     The funeral services were held from the M E Church, Rev Peterson preaching the sermon and interment was made in Woodlawn Cemetery.

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Schrader, Hugo
Nov 8,1918, Atkinson Graphic

DEATH OF HUGO SCHRADER

     Hugo Schrader was bron in Germany March 14,1878 and departed this life Nov 3,1918, age 40 years, 7 months and 19 days at Ulysses, Nebr of pneumonia.

     When a child 3 years old, he came with his parents to Seward Co, Nebr where they lived 4 years then came to Holt Co where he grew to manhood.

     He was married to Lillie Dunn Dec 26,1907. To this union 2 children were born, 1 son and a daughter, the son dying at 1 year of age.

     He moved away from Atkinson about 9 years ago and has lived most of the time at Ulysses.

     He was a member of the Lutheran church.

     Besides his wife and daughter Helen, he leaves to mourn his death his mother Mrs Johanna Schrader of Atkinson and 3 brothers and 4 sisters, Herman of Atkinson, Fred of Chardron, Henry of Washington, Mrs Emma O'Bannon of Allicane, Louise of Omaha, Mrs Eva Santeze of Red Elm, SD, Mrs Agnes Shepherd of Atkinson.

     The funeral was held from the home of his mother in Atkinson Nov 6, conducted by the pastor of the M E Church, O E Richardson and interment was made in Woodlawn Cemetery.

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Schrader, John E
Aug 20,1909, Atkinson Graphic

     The little child of Hugo Schrader died at Surprise, Nebr. Sun Aug 15, aged 1 year and 1 day. The body was shipped here and buried in Woodlawn Cem, Tuesday.

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Schrader, Louise
July 4,1919, Atkinson Graphic

     Miss Louise Schrader was born at Atkinson April 11th, 1892 and died at St Joseph Hospital, Omaha, June 24,1919 at the age of 27 years 2 months 13 days.

     She was baptized in the Lutheran Church in early youth, and has since attended the Methodist Church.

     She leaves to mourn her departure a loving mother, three sisters and 3 brothers; residing as follows; Mrs Oscar O'Bannon of Alliance; Mrs Anges Shepard of Atkinson; Mrs Albert Sandoz of Red Elm, SD; Herman Schrader of Atkinson, Fred Schrader of Chadron and Henry Schrader of Deming, Wash.

     Funeral services were conducted Sat, June 28 in the Atkinson ME Church Interment in Woodlawn Cem.

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Schultz, Erwin G
Nov 19,1909, Atkinson Graphic

     Erwin G Schultz, who has been connected in the upbuilding of Atkinson, both in a private and business way, succumbed last Sat to bright's disease - born Colberg, Pommern, Germany Feb 5,1848 - died Sat Nov 13,1909 - age 61 years, 9 months 8 days. - married In Brooklyn, NY in 1873 to Marie Grosskreuzi - had five children - Helen, William, Paul and Fred - buried Woodlawn Cem

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Scripter, June
May 16,1895, Atkinson Graphic

     Baby girl born to S Scripter on Wednesday the 8th, only lived three days and was buried last Sunday.