Mrs. S. W. Carroll
Source: The Fairbury Enterprise, Aug. 11, 1894
Mrs. S. W. Carroll, after battling about eight months with that
dread disease, consumption, gave up life's unequal struggle
Thursday afternoon about one o'clock. Mrs. Carroll bore her
suffering with patience becoming a christian woman, realizing that
she must go sooner or later she never complained and was ready to
go when her Master called. She left a little son, seven months of
age, a loving husband, parents, brothers and sisters to mourn her
death. She was in her twenty-fourth year, being born September 5,
1870. Her remains were taken to Randall, Kansas, last evening,
where they will be laid to rest. The bereaved husband and other
relatives have the sincere sympathy of a large circle of friends
in their sad affliction.
Alma Cassidy
Source: The Fairbury Gazette, Saturday, Oct. 28, 1899
Little Alma Cassidy, the 4 year old daughter of Brakeman Cassidy
of the G. I., who recently moved here from McCool, died Tuesday
after a short illness of diphtheria.
William Cawdery
Source: The Fairbury Gazette, Saturday December 16, 1893
William Cawdery was born June 24, 1810, at Chalfont, St. Peter,
England. While quite young he joined the Baptist church at Gold
Hill, England. He came to the United States in 1870, and died at
his home eight miles south of the city Thursday, December 7, 1893.
Loving, patient and peaceful in life, he has gone to join the
throng of the redeemed and the loved ones gone before. "Precious
in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints."
Frank & Anton Chaloupka
Source: The Fairbury Journal, January 3, 1918.
The funeral of Frank and Anton Chaloupka, pioneer residents of
Wilber, was held Sunday and was one of the largest funerals ever
witnessed there. The brothers were aged 80 and 83 years, and both
died on the same day last week. The deceased were quite well known
to many people of Plymouth.
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William W. Chain
Source: The Fairbury Gazette, Saturday February 4, 1899
William W. Chain aged 21 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Chain,
died at the home of his parents in Rock Creek precinct, seven
miles east of this city, on Monday night at about 10 o'clock. The
deceased was a member of Company D who enlisted in the Second
Regiment Nebraska Volunteers and spent the summer awaiting orders
at Chickamauga. During his encampmetn there he contracted a
chronic bowel trouble, wheich although not the immediate cause of
his death, yet undoubtedly weakened his system so that it was
unable to withstand the ravages of disease. Sometime during last
week he took down with la grippe which later ran into pneumonia in
the most acute form, and although a counsel of physicians was held
nothing could be done for the sufferer. William W. Chain was a
young man who had just attained his majority. He worked on the
farm in the summer time and either attended school or taught
during the winter months, always studious and industrious. During
his soldier life those who were the most closely associated with
him learned to love and respect him most, and there was genuine
sorrow among the members of Company D when the news of this death
reached this city. He had no vices, and during the tedium of his
Company's camp life he was one who promptly performed whatever he
was detailed to do uncomplainingly. This was a trait of his
character that has been frequently remarked upon by his comrades.
When nearly the entire regiment became discouraged and was
protestin against some alleged injustice, he was always hopeful
and never had one word of censure for this superiors. He was
charitable and kind to an unusual degree and never considered
himself when and opportunity offered to do a kind turn for
another. He was one of the few young men of whom much goo can be
said and nothing otherwise. The funeral services were held at the
family home Thursday afternoon and were conducted by Rev. J.A.
Barker of this city, after which interment was made in the
Fairbury cemetery. He leaves a mother, father and one brother, all
of whom have the sympathy of this communtiy in the fullest
measure.
Ira Clark
Source: The Fairbury Gazette, Saturday Jan. 16, 1897
Ira Clark died very suddenly at his home eight miles northeast of
the city Tuesday evening. He had been ailing from lung trouble for
some time, but was able to be about the house until the very hour
of his death. The deceased was an old and respected citizen of
Jefferson county, and leaves a wife and two children, a son and a
daughter, to mourn his demise. Interment took place at Richland
Center cemetery Thursday afternoon.
May Conerus
Source: The Fairbury Gazette, Saturday April 3, 1897
May, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Conerus, died at an
early hour Thursday morning, of a complication of lung fever and
whooping cough, aged 10 months and 27 days. The funeral was held
yesterday afternoon, interment taking place in the Fairbury
cemetery.
Mrs. Jno. Conner
Source: The Fairbury Gazette, Saturday April 3, 1897
Mrs. Jno. Conner of Reynolds died Sunday evening about 8 o'clock.
Mrs. C. had been ill for many months and leaves two children to
mourn her death. The funeral services, conducted by Rev. Wolfe,
took place at the M.E. church Tuesday at 2 p.m.
Corbin Infant
Source: The Fairbury Journal, Jan. 8, 1909
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Corbin, 124 Lindell St. aged
one day, died Thursday, Jan. 7.
Eva M. Corey
Source: The Fairbury Gazette, Saturday May 14, 1898
Died, at Riverton, Neb., May 3, Mrs. Eva M. Corey, aged 24 years.
She was a daughter of Elder Theo. Johnson, formerly of Jefferson
county. The trouble was dropsy. The deceased attended school in
Fairbury severl years and her old schoolmates will remember her.
Ora Hardy, Mrs. Curtis and F.F. Johnson from here attended the
funeral, which occurred at Fairfield, Neb., May 6th.
Alice Criver
Source: The Fairbury Journal, Feb 19, 1909
Mrs. Alice Criver, who has been visiting with relatives near
Endicott, died last Sunday morning, death resulted from
tuberculosis. Deceased was formerly a resident of this county, but
a few years ago she removed to Indiana and was here on a visit
when her death occurred. The remains were shipped to her Indiana
home over the Burlington Monday.
Carrie Cropsey
Source: The Fairbury Gazette, Saturday, Nov. 11, 1899
On last Saturday eveing, Nov. 4, Carrie M., the 8 year old
daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. W.B. Cropsey, died from heart trouble
caused by diphtheria. She had been afflicted with the dread
disease for a couple of weeks and was improving, but her recovery
was slow and it became evident that the disease had left her in a
critical condition. At the time of her death Mrs. Cropsey was also
quite ill with the malady, but we are glad to be able to report an
improvement in her condition this week. The funeral of the little
daughter occurred Sunday afternoon, and although the public by
order of the board of health was not admitted to the services, yet
a very large concourse of people followed the remains to the
cemetery. Little Carrie was an unusually bright child and everyone
who came in contact with her loved her. Her grief stricken parents
have the sympathy of this community to the fullest measure in
their great bereavement. Mr. and Mrs. Cropsey desire us to express
their gratitude to the many friends who so kindly sympathized with
and assisted them during their bereavement.
Levi Cross
Source: The Fairbury Gazette, January 27, 1894
Levi Cross, who has for some years been living with his relatives
in the vicinity of Powell, died on Saturday at the residence of
his daughter, Mrs. Fullmer, after a short illness. He was some 87
years old but as active as one of many years his junior, and spent
considerable time in town where he owns some property and also has
relatives. His body was taken to Muscatine, Iowa, for burial,
where he formerly lived.
Catharine Reed Curtis
Source: The Fairbury Gazette, Saturday January 8, 1898
Catharine Reed Curtis died at the home of her son, Sid Curtis,
three and one-half miles east of Fairbury, Dec. 30, 1897. Her
maiden name was Catharine Reed Payne. She was born in Genesee
county, N.Y., Feb. 14, 1820. When she was fourteen years of age
her parents moved to Branch county, Mich., where in 1840, she was
married to William O. Curtis. Two children were born to them, one
dying when about two years old. She and her husband moved to
Washington county, Iowa in 1865, where they lived for six years.
Moved to Seward county, Nebr., where they lived for nine years.
Came to jefferson county in 1880. In 1884 her husband died, since
which time she has made her home wiht her son, Sid Curtis. The
funeral took place from his home December 31st, at 2 p.m. She was
a faithful, devoted wife and mother and leaves many friends.
