Mrs. O.M. Lade
Source: The Fairbury Journal, Thursday, July 18, 1918
Mrs. Otto M. Lade died at her home at 120 West 9th street in
Fairbury, Nebr., on Sunday, July 14, 1918, at the age of 49 years.
She had been sick for many months with erysipelas and died from
this disease which got worse toward the last. Her children were
quarintined for scarlet fever, having it in a light form and for
this reason, a private funeral was held, the remains being taken
to the church east of Gladstone for burial, Monday afternoon at
five o'clock. Mrs. Lade leaves her husband and six children. One
of her sons, Walter, is in the American army in France; another,
Otto, is in training at Camp Funston, He was present at the
funeral of his mother. The other children are Imer, Raymond,
Esther, and Florence, all at home.
Louisa Lamb
Source: unknown 1914
Mrs. Louisa Lamb was born in Wayne County, Ind. May 20, 1829.
Departed this life Oct. 29, 1914, at Helvey, Nebr., at the
advanced age of 85 years, 5 months and 9 days. She was united in
marriage to Thomas J. Lamb april 24th, 1945. Mr. Lamb departed
this life Dec. 31, 1861. To this union were born seven children,
five having preceded her. Two daughters, Mrs. Alice Asire, of
South Bend, Ind., and Mrs. A.M. Gorham, of Helvey, Nebr., and also
two sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Caroline Caldwell, of swanton,
Nebr., and Mrs. Hannah Morris, of Fairbury, Nebr., Albert Lamb, of
Swanton, Nebr., and numerous relatives and friends survive to
mourn her loss. Mrs. Lamb had been in failing health for several
months and on last Thursday morning at seven o'clock the end came,
when she quietly passed away. She had made her home with her
daughter, Mrs. A.M. Gorham, for some years. All was done that
loving hands could do for a mother. She united with the church in
early life and had always lived a Christian life, was a loving
mother and kind friend to all. Funeral services were held Saturday
morning at ten o'clock, at the Spring Valley church, conducted by
the pastor, Rev. Charles Foster. Interment was in the Fairbury
cemetery. Dearest Mother thou hast left us, And your loss we
deeply feel. But it's God who has bereft us, He can all our
sorrows heal.
Lang Infant
Source: Fairury Gazette, January 27, 1894
An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Lang died on Friday night of
last week of inflammation of the bowels. The funeral took place
from the family residence on west Third street Sunday afternoon at
3 o'clock, Rev. G.W. Isham conducting the services.
Jacob Lange
Source: The Fairbury Journal, Thursday July 22, 1915
At his home 119 West Third St. Fairbury, Nebr., Jacob Lange died
at 6:45 p.m., Thursday, July 16, 1915, at the age of 61 years, 6
months and 8 days. His death was the result of an injury he
received about two weeks previous when he was struck by an engine
on the Burlington tracks in Fairbury. Deceased was born in
Marburg, Germany, January 8, 1854. He served three years in the
German army, about 1875. In 1882, he came to America, locating in
Fairbury where he followed his trade of carpenter. March 25, 1884,
he was married to Miss Lena Rose, who survives him, together with
four children. Mrs. Wm. Sorkness, Long Beach, Calif., Miss Alma
Lange, Fairbury: Mrs. Ray Ackley, Fairbury: Walter Lange,
Fairbury. Two children are dead. Funeral services were held Sunday
afternoon at 4 p.m. Burial was in the Fairbury cemetery.
Obituary for John Lanz
Source: The Plymouth News, Plymouth, NE Saturday November
30, 1901
John Lanz was born in Hennen-Darmstadt, Germany in 1831, died at
the home of his son John E. Lanz at nine o'clock Nov. 28th 1901
age 70 years. He came to Wellesey Ont., Canada when 16 years of
age where he was married and raised a large family. In 1879 he
came to Nebraska and purchased a farm in Plymouth precinct where
he has resided ever since. Four years ago he was bereft of his
companion and has resided with his son John. Seven children are
living who mourn his loss, his son John E. Lanz, Mrs. Henry Runge
of Plymouth, Mrs. John Reinwald of Swanton, Mrs. Jacob Aebig of
DeWitt and his sons Philip, George and Conrad Lanz of Rosthern
Sask. Canada. He was a kind husband loving father and a respected
citizen. His funeral will be held at the St. Paul German Lutheran
church Sunday morning December 1, at 10 o'clock. Burial in the
German cemetery.
Luke Lee
Source: The Fairbury Journal, May 26, 1911
Railroad men of this city were considerably surprised, Monday to
learn of the death of Luke Lee at Horton, Kans., Mr. Lee has been
failing in health for several years past and at 10:30 Sunday
evening dropped dead at his home from heart failure. Mr. Lee, for
about twenty years, was an engineer on the district running
between Horton and Fairbury and was one of the oldest railroad men
in the service of the Rock Island railroad company. He ran on the
local passenger trains between Fairbury and Horton he was noted
for his close attention to duty. Mr. Lee several years ago; owing
to failing health, resigned and never entered the service again.
The funeral services were held in Horton Monday and a number of
railroad men were in attendance from Fairbury. The remains were
taken to Rock Island, Ill. for burial, Mr. Lee was a Knight
Tempiar.
Mrs. A. G. Leonard
Source: The Fairbury Gazette, Saturday October 14, 1899
It becomes the sad duty of the GAZETTE this week to again
chronicle the departure of another one of Jefferson county's early
settlers. Mrs. A. G. Leonard, living five miles east of Fairbury,
answered the call of the grim messenger of death last Sunday
afternoon while apparantly enjoying perfect health and in the best
of spirits. The fatal afternoon was spent at the home of her son
Robert, who lives near by. Robert had been papering his house and
Mrs. Leonard made some joking illusion to the wide border, and
without a moments warning fell over and expired from heart
failure. The deceased was 65 years old and leaves a husband and
five children, one girl, Mrs. Wm. Babcock, and four boys, Robert,
Fred, F. W. and W. A., all of whom reside in Jefferson county. A
sixth child, a daughter, died some thirty-five years ago. The
family came here from Iowa some twenty years ago, moving to Iowa
from Wisconsin. Mrs. Leonard had a very large circle of friends,
and every one who knew her admired her generous nature. Her memory
is hallowed by many kindnesses. The funeral occurred Wednesday
from the family home, Rev. J. A. Barker conducting the services,
after which interment took place in the Fairbury cemetery. The
large concourse of people that participated in the last sad rites
evidenced the popularity of the deceased.
Mrs. Agnes Letton
Source: The Fairbury Gazette, Saturday May 1, 1897
The funeral of Mrs. Agnes Letton occurred at 2 o'clock last
Sabbath afternoon from the residence of her son Judge C. B.
Letton, Rev. S.S. Stone of North Dakota, conducting a short but
very impressive service at the house, after which the remains were
laid to rest in the Fairbury cemetery. Mrs. Letton's maiden name
was Agnes Michie. She was born in Edinboro, Scotland in 1825 and
was consequently 72 years old when she died. After she had
attained woman's estate she was married to W.H. Letton and
together they came to America in 1869 settling at once in
Jefferson county, taking a homestead near Bower. After this they
lived a short time in Beatrice, coming to Fairbury in 1873, where
they resided until the time of their death. Mr. Letton it will be
remembered preceded his wife about eighteen months. The deceased
was a member of the Presbyterian church and was universally
respected as an exemplary Christian woman and her circle of
friends who embrace nearly the entire population of the city,
sympathize with the bereaved in their sad affliction.
Dennis B. Libby
Source: The Fairbury Gazette, Saturday, Dec. 16, 1899
It becomes our sad duty to chronicle the death of another old and
respected citizen of Fairbury, Dennis B. Libby, who died Tuesday
morning of this week, after a short illness, from affection of the
heart. About a week previous to his death he returned home from
work complaining of diffuculty in breathing and did not again
leave the house. Mr. Libby was born in Bridgton, Maine, August 28,
1822 and was married November 7, 1850 to Sarah A. Tayton, at
Cottage Grove, Wisconsin. They removed to Cascade Iowa, from there
to St. Joseph, Mo., thence to this place in 1876, where they have
since resided. His wife and one child, Mrs. J.W. Dodd of this
place, survive him, three children having died. Mr. Libby was a
carpenter by trade and many of the buildings of Fairbury are the
work of his hands. He was a man of genial disposition and will be
sadly missed by a large circle of acquaintances and friends.
John Lott
Source: Fairbury Gazette July 23, 1898
John Lott, a well known citizen of this county, died suddenly at
his home seven miles northeast of this city on Thrusday afternoon
at 2 o'clock of internal hemorrhage. The desceased had reached the
advanced age of 78 years, but for all that was remarkably strong,
and the day previous to his demise had mowed a large field of oats
with a scythe. He was not feeling well on the morning of the day
of his death and medical aid was summoned, but it was powerless to
relieve his suffering. John Lott was one of the oldest citizens of
the county, having taken one of the first homesteads in ths ection
where he lived. He was a member of the G.A.R. Post of this city
and was in every respect an examplary citizen. The funeral was
held at 2:30 o'clcok yesterday afternoon from the home, and was
under the auspices of the G.A.R.
Perley Edgar Lott
Source: Fairbury Journal April 17, 1908
Perley Edgar Lott died at the home of his sister, six miles east
of Fairbury march 30, 1908, age 31 years, 4 months, and 28 days.
He had been ill for the past 18 months, having been injured on a
cloat chute in Cheyenne, August 1906. Two operations were
preformed but neighter proved successful. He leaves to mourn his
departure a wife and infant sone, six brothers, and three sisters.
The funeral services were held from the home of his sister. Rev.
Weatervelt from Diller officiating. Interment took place in the
Fairbury cemetery.
Rance Lott
Source: Fairbury Journal March 5, 1909
The entire community was shocked last Friday morning to hear of
the sudden death of Rance Lott. About two weeks ago Mr. Lott ran a
small sliver in the back of his hand, from which blood poison set
in and caused his death. all last week it was thot he was getting
better, and at 2 o'clock Friday morning Mr. Lott was telling his
brother how much better he felt, and a few minutes later he
complained of severe pains in the heart, and died before medical
adi could reach him.
