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	Joseph Gavin 7 November 1852—2 January 2 1921
		Joseph Gavin, who passed his entire lifetime as a resident of Washington township, Jones county, died at the family residence in that township at 2:30 a m Sunday, January 2, 1921. He was the son of the late William and Catharine (Tully) Gavin, pioneer settlers of that county, and was born on the old Gavin homestead in Washington township on November 7, 1852. His early manhood was spent upon the old home farm, and later he developed his own domain and was a successful farmer. Mr. Gavin was married to Miss Mary O'Brien, daughter of the late Mr. And Mrs. John O'Brien, of Whitewater township at St Martin's church in Cascade on February 23, 1881. Twelve children were born to them. , seven of whom with the mother survive him as follows: Mrs. Patrick Callahan of Cascade, Mrs. Michael (Dunn?) of Davenport, and Leo, Bernie, Basil(?), William and Ervin. The brothers and sisters that survive him are as follows: John Gavin of Ryan; Charles E and James Gavin, Mrs Barney Leonard, Mrs. Jerry Callahan, Mrs. Hugh Dixon, Mrs. William Dolp___ of Cascade; Mr. M Crowley of Ryan and Miss Lucy Gavin of Dubuque. Mr. Gavin was well-known and respected citizen, a firm Catholic and one who was the embodiment of honesty and uprightness. The funeral took place at St Peter's church Tuesday morning, January 4th. Rev Hehir officiating. Pallbearers were M B McQuillen, J Skahill, Patrick Hughes, W. J Burke(?), Joseph Kenny, John Takes, Peter Takes and John Hardeman. Submitted by: Joanne Wilken Source: Cascade Pioneer, 6 January 1921.
		Fenche Gerrietts Mrs. Dirk Schafer
		Mrs. Dirk Schafer passed away June 5 at her home on South Chestnut Street, Monticello. She was born at Etzel, Germany 31 October 1863. her parents were Jurgen and Grace Margaret (Tuetken) Gerrietts. She was baptized at Etzel, Germany by Rev. Hibben at the Lutheran Church. On August 15, 1882 she immigrated to the US at age 18, settling in Pekin, Illinois with some uncles. She was accompanied to this country by her brother, John Gerrietts. Later came to Wayne Township to visit friends and found work in the home of John Bates. Mrs. Schafer was married October 31, 1877. Mr. and Mrs. Schafer were the parents of five children—Harm, died in 1890; John, died in 1901; Henry, of Scotch Grove Township; George, who lives on home place in Wayne; and Mrs. Carl Gerdes (Hanna) who lives in Cass. She is also survived by a brother and sisters. John of Manito, Illinois; George and Mrs. Anna Hinrichs, Parma, Missouri; Mrs. George (Minnie) Helle, Peoria, Illinois. Submitted by: Steve Hanken Source: Monticello Express, 6 June 1935 Note: Mrs. Schafer's first name was Fenche.
	Robert "Dewey" Gesie Avenue of Flags Founder
		Robert "Dewey" Gesie, 70, died Wednesday morning, Nov. 25, 1998, in his home after an extended illness. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial: church cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday at Goettsch Funeral Home, Monticello, where a vigil service begins at 7 p.m. Survivors include his wife, Claire; six children; Rick (Deb) Gesie of Waterloo, Jennifer Gesie of Cedar Rapids, Tina (Tom) Haag of Monticello, Mick (Chris) Gesie of Solon, Pat (Jim) Gnagy of Cedar Rapids and Rob (Diane) Gesie of Monticello; a brother, Gene (Lanita) of Dubuque; and 10 grandchildren; John, Dan, Teresa Haag, Sarah, Amanda, Tim Gesie, Jessica and Nicole Gesie, Taylor Gesie and Jason (Kelly) Dettbarn. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Arthur. Dewey owned and operated a Farm Service tank wagon in the Monticello area and later operated the Farm Service Station in Monticello, retiring in 1989. Dewey was a founder of the Avenue of Flags and he and his family placed and removed the flags for more than 30 years. Memorials may be made to the Avenue of Flags or Hospice of Mercy. Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt
	Joseph Marion Glenn PASSING OF A PIONEER J. M. Glenn, who Came to Jones County in 1837, Died at His Home in Olin Last Thursday TRULY A GOOD MAN HAS FALLEN
		In the death of J. M. Glenn at his home in Olin last Thursday, we are reminded that the pioneer history matters of Jones county are fast passing away, and that but few remain. To the younger people of today, the early settlers were heroes, and heroes they were in fact. They came from the far east with ox teams, over unknown roads to an unknown country. Hugh Bowen was the first white settler in the county, who in 1836 settled on that beautiful tract of land in Richland township known as “Bowen’s Prairie.” But one year later, Mr. Glenn, then a small child came with his parents to this county. Here he lived and grew to manhood, passing through all the hardships and privations of that period. But the spirit of hospitality was everywhere manifest in those pioneer days, when the light from the chinks of the log cabin gave assurance that the traveler would receive a warm welcome and a night’s lodging. This spirit of hospitality has always remained with Mr. Glenn. He was a man known far and wide for his strict integrity in every business transaction of his life. He was a hard working citizen, and with the assistance of his wife accumulated a large amount of property. He was of a retiring disposition and never courted prominence in social or official life, but devoted his time to the home life he loved so well. Joseph Marion Glenn was born in Madison county, Kentucky, March 19, 1834, and died at his home in Olin, Iowa, September 8, 1910, aged 76 years, 5 months and 19 days. He was the oldest son of Wright and Margaret Glenn. When but a small child he moved with his parents to Indiana, where they lived two and a half years, when they decided to push on west, arriving in Jones county. They located three miles west of the present site of Olin where his father took up a claim. His father died one year after they arrived here, and was the first white person buried in Jones county. The mother being left alone with three small children, sold the claim and bought forty acres near where the subject of this sketch lived with his mother taking the place of the father and sharing the privations of those pioneer days until after his marriage. On September 12, 1855, he was united in marriage with Mary Jane Ireland, who was his companion for fifty-five years, and who survives him. To this union were born seven children-James W., of Olin; Francis M., of Jackson township; Margaret M. Houstman, now deceased; Mr. J. A. Glick, of Olin; Mrs. T. I. Platner of Jackson township; J. C., and Mamie, who are at home. There is also one grandson-Ralph Glenn, who has made his home with his grandparents since he was a small boy. He leaves surviving his aged wife, six children, eleven grandchildren, and one great grandchild, one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Gates, of Smith county, Kansas, besides a host of friends. Three years after his marriage he moved on the farm northwest of town which was his home for forty-six years. In March, 1898, he moved with his family to Olin, where he continued to live until his death. Mr. Glenn was converted in 1908, under the labors of Rev. Eugene Ackley, and united with the U. B. church at Olin, and continued a faithful member until the time of his death. After his conversion he took much interest in the church, especially along financial lines. When the new church at Riverside, in Jackson township was built last year, he contributed largely toward paying for the church besides giving the land consisting of a half acre to the church. He also contributed largely to the new church at Morley which was dedicated not long ago. The funeral services were held at the U. B. church at this place last Saturday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. M. McGlashing, assisted by Revs. U. S. Piper and J. J. Kidder. Festoons and pots of beautiful flowers covered the beautiful metalic burial case. The body was laid to rest in the beautiful Olin cemetery. Submitted by: Chlona Hanken Hoppe
	Rebecca Ann (Minnie) Glenn 1865—1912
		Again the silent messenger has visited our town and removed one well known to every man, woman and child—Mrs. J. A. Glick. About two years ago a cancer made its appearance on the person of Mrs. Glick, and on March 1, 1911, it was removed by a surgical operation. For a time it was thought that the cancer would give her no further trouble, but this hope of her friends was never realized, for the past year she has been an invalid and a great sufferer. During all these months of suffering her husband administered unto her every want and did everything in his power to relieve her suffering. But the skill of the physician with the assistance of trained nurses could not overcome the ravages of this dread disease. Mrs. Glick was the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. J. M. Glenn, and was blessed with a happy and jovial disposition, and always looked on the bright side of everything, and her smiling face will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Mrs. J. A. Glick was born on the old home farm in Jackson township, January 31, 1865, and died at her home in Olin Iowa, July 30, 1912, lacking but one day of being 47 years and 6 months of age. She was united in marriage with J. A. Glick, February 10, 1891, and through all these twenty-one years and more, was a true wife and hel-meet, sharing the joys and sorrows of life with her husband. Besides her husband she leaves to mourn her departure, her aged mother, Mr. J. M. Glenn-her father having been called to his reward two years ago-three brothers; J. W. Glenn, of Olin; F. M. Glenn, of Jackson township, and J. C. Glenn of Olin; two sisters, Mrs. Clara Platner, of Jackson township, and Mamie Glenn, of Olin. She united with the Christian church a number of years ago, and since that time has been a faithful worked in the church and Sunday School. She was also a faithful worked in the Ladies’ Aid Society and the Pythian Sisters’ lodge. She was very faithful to the cause of Christ, and especially during revival meetings, when she would attend the prayer meetings and assist in the singing. The funeral services were held at the Christian church Friday forenoon, conducted by the pastor Rev. Jones, assisted by Rev. Hobson. The body was tenderly laid away in the Olin cemetery. Submitted by: Chlona Hanken Hoppe
	Ralph I. Glenn 1888—1921
		Ralph I. Glenn, the son of Francis Marion and Eloise Glenn, was born December 11th, 1888 and died June 11th, 1921, at the age of 33 years and 6 months. The place of his birth was the parental home situated in Jackson township, Jones County. Soon after the birth of Ralph, the family moved into Olin, and when six months old, the baby boy was left motherless by the death of his mother. He was then taken into the home of his grandmother, Mrs. Jane Glenn, who gave him a mother’s love and care, and in this home he grew to manhood. In the Olin High School he secured his education, and so rapid was his progress that he graduated at the age of sixteen years. During the later years of his school life he spent much time in the work of the First National Bank in which he became a regular employee after graduation, holding the position of assistant cashier, until compelled by failing health to give up his work. On June 8, 1917, Ralph was married to Miss Martha Ehlers of Olin, and to this happy union one child was born, Norma Jane, whose age at this time is four months. During the World War the deceased answered the call to the colors and entered the service July 29, 1918 and was assigned to Camp Sheridan, Montgomery, Alabama, from which camp he was mustered out of Service and honorably discharged in February 1919. The effect of the camp life was such, that Ralph returned in the vigor of health and so continued up to a year or more ago when his health began to fail. No serious alarm was felt until last December, when his decline became rapid. In March he was taken to the hospital in Cedar Rapids and after thorough examination by skilled physicians and surgeons, an operation was performed. This, however, failed to check the disease and strength failed gradually in spite of doctor’s skill and nurse’s care, and on Saturday afternoon, June 11th he quietly fell asleep in death. Ralph was of a quiet disposition, faithful in the discharge of al business having the full confidence of the patrons of the bank, and above all, a lover of home, a devoted husband and father and worshipper of wife and baby daughter, to whom he was giving his wealth of affection and for whose welfare he daily labored. Ralph’s father died in 1910 on the 18th day of January and of the family who mourn his loss, beside the wife and daughter are, his stepmother, Mrs. Francis Glenn; two half-sisters, Alta and Winifred; and three half-brothers, Clinton, Huber and Francis Glenn; also a large number of relatives and a wide circle of acquaintances; and with them are his fellow members of the Masonic lodge and Eastern Star, of which societies he was a member; and also his Comrades in Arms, the American Legion. Funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. James Baliz of the M. E. church. A very large number of sympathetic friends and relatives were present. The Masonic lodge attended in a body, also the American Legion, six of whom were the pall bearers. The casket was draped with the American flag, and many beautiful floral pieces, the gifts of societies and friends were the token of love and esteem. At the cemetery the body was laid to rest under the auspices of the Masonic lodge, whose beautiful burial service was tenderly read by Rev. C. C. Dillavou, Chaplain of the lodge. The final service was the salute by the firing squad of the American Legion and the sounding of taps. Submitted by: Chlona Hanken Hoppe
	John Arthur Glick 1868—1921
		John Arthur, son of Wm. H. and Elizabeth Glick, was born near Olin, Iowa, July 27, 1868, and died April 13, 1921, aged 52 years, 2 months and 17 days. He spent his boyhood on the home farm, and learned the habits of industry and frugality. On the 11th. day of February, 1891, he was united in marriage with Miss Minnie (Rebecca Ann) Glenn, and the first few years of their wedded life they spent on the farm. Later he formed a co-partnership with S. W. Flaharty, in the mercantile business and remained a member of the firm for fifteen years. It was during that time that death claimed the wife of his youth, July 30, 1912. Their union was never blessed with children, and the deceased has passed the lonesome years since the death of his wife in various lines of industry. Since the death of his father on December 23, of last year, he has paid devoted attention to his aged mother. Seemingly he was in usual health until about two weeks ago, when he contracted a heavy cold, resulting in pneumonia on the 4th. of April, which proved more than his constituion could stand, and death claimed him at 1:30 o’clock, Tuesday night, when he went peacefully to sleep. The deceased was a faithful member of Meridian Lodge No. 245, Knights of Pythias, and the presence of the members of that order today, marks the esteem in which he was held. He leaves to mourn his going away, his aged mother, one sister, Mrs. Dora Freeman, of Anamosa, and one brother, Harry, and many other relatives, and a host of friends who have known him all his life. The funeral services were held at the M. E. church last Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. James Baliz, assisted by Rev. C. C. Diliavou. About thirty members of Meridian Lodge No. 245, K. of P. attended the service in a body, and on account of the bad weather, the burial service was rendered at the church instead of at the cemetery. The remains were then taken to the Olin cemetery for interment. Submitted by: Chlona Hanken Hoppe
	Samuel Arthur Glick 1886—1933
		Samuel A. Glick was fatally injured by a cave-in at a gravel pit on the W. C. Peck farm two and one-half miles southeast of Olin, about 7:30 a.m., Saturday. His neck was broken and chest crushed. He died on arrival in a local doctor’s office. He and another Olin youth, Raymond Sherman, also injured in the accident were members of a civil works administration crew who were taking out gravel for the surfacing of the Newport road. A lifetime resident of the Olin community, Arthur was the youngest son of Samuel and Nancy Ann Glick. He was born November 2, 1886, at the family home four miles southeast of Olin, and passed away Saturday morning, December 23rd. from the results of the tragic accident. He was only a little child when his mother died, thus having never known a mother’s love. In l911 he, with his father and older sister, Irene, moved to Olin and has since resided here. His education was received at the home rural school, and at the Olin public school. On April 5, 1916, Arthur Glick was married to Elizabeth McDonald. Two children came to his home: Stewart, who passed away May 1, 1930, and Jean, still at home. Art Glick, as he was familiarly known, was always happy in lending a helping hand to a friend or neighbor and ever hospitable and generous. A great lover of his home, a loyal and loving husband, a kind and indulgent father, whose children’s interest were his own interest, were traits of character obvious to those who knew him. He was a member of Ancient, Landmark Lodge No. 200 A .F. & M. and was a past master. He was also a member of Hiawatha chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, and was the newly elected worthy patron of that organization. Those who are left to mourn besides the widow and daughter, Jean, are one brother, Don L. Glick of Olin and two sisters, Mrs. Effie Burns of Van Horne, and Mrs. Mable Moreland of this place. Also the nephews and nieces and many kind friends who sympathize with those whose loss is greatest. Funeral services were held at the United Brethren church, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Rev. Lloyd Dutro officiated. Submitted by: Chlona Hanken Hoppe
	Alfreda Gorman Widow of D. Louis Power
		Alfreda Power, 88, widow of D. Louis Power died Saturday evening at the Bishop Drumm Home in Des Moines following an extended illness. She was born at Hale on Sept. 8, 1881 the daughter of Michael and Margaret Cavey Gorman. She graduated from the Anamosa high school in 1909. Alfreda Gorman and Louis Power were united in marriage Sept. 20, 1922 at Anamosa. The couple made their home in Tipton and later in Anamosa. For the past year and half, she had made her home in Des Moines. Mrs. Power was a member of St. Patrick Catholic church, Rosary and Altar Society and the Catholic Daughters of America. Surviving are four children, Mrs. Edwin (Katherine) Becker of Long Beach, Calif.; Thomas Power of Wheaton, Ill., Robert Power of Washington, D.C., and Daniel Power of Des Moines. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Margaret O'Toole of Cedar Rapids. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and a daughter. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning, Nov. 13 at 10 a.m. at the St. Patrick Catholic church with burial in Holy Cross cemetery. Rev. Joseph V. O'Brien and Rev. Clem Burke officiated at the services. Submitted by: [an error occurred while processing this directive] Source: Anamosa Eureka, Anamosa, Iowa, 14 November 1979
	Elizabeth Grafft Kramer Death of an Aged Lady—Mrs. Adam Kramer One of Our Earliest Settlers, Passed Away
		Elizabeth Grafft was born in Butler county, Ohio, May 22d, 1823, and died at her home near Morley, Jones county, Iowa, Oct. 17, 1902, aged 79 years, 4 months,and 25 days. She was married to John Ristine, Jr., Dec. 17, 1839, in Butler county, Ohio. In 1843 they moved to Iowa and located on the farm where she spent her life. Four children were born to them-J. G. Ristine, Mary Farnham, Margaret Byerly and Leandora Tallman, all of whom are still living. Dec. 17, 1850, her husband departed this life, leaving her with four helpless children. She faced the emergency without a murmur. In 1854 she was married to Adam Kramar of Jones county, Iowa, who still survives her. To them were born four children--J. W. Kramar, David Kramer, Etta Graul, and Alona Kramar, all of whom are living excepting Alona, who died in infancy. As to the religious views of the subject of this sketch her neighbors would be good witnesses. The writer here of who is past 62 years of age and who has been intimately associated with her, will say that she has all of those 62 years been a faithful worker in the M. E. church. She started with $50 the subscription which made possible the erection of the church from which she was borne to her burial. Her living children are all thankful for the religious training given them by a loving mother. Funeral services were held at the Morley Methodist Episcopal church, conducted by the pastor, the Rev. H. E. Wilcox, assisted by the Rev. Nathan Potter, a life-long friend of the family. The sermon, founded upon the words, "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from hence forth," was a clear unfolding of Scripture teaching concerning the immortality of the soul and immortality of blessedness to them who, through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, shall be found "in Him" at "the great day" and an immortality of nonblessedness to them who refuse to respond to the love of God as revealed in the gift of His son, "that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life." A short address by Elder Potter was a loving tribute to the memory of the deceased and was freighted with words of comfort to the bereaved. A large congregation, far beyond the capacity of the church, had assembled to drop their tear of sorrow and sympathy and to look once more into the face of one, who, like Abraham, was the "friend of God" and also every one's friend. Bro. Kramar was supported in his sorrow by the presence of his children, the only one absent being John. Most of those present were accompanied by their families. The body was laid to rest in the beautiful little cemetery beside the U. B. church at "the Center," from which it shall respond to God's call and come forth to a glorious resurrection. Submitted by: Margaret Byerly Filbin. Note: For more information about the Grafft Family you can visit "Family History: Hans Graf Family descendants: Lancaster County, PA" Early Generations & Later Generations by Allen Tallman
	Albert E. Green Veteran of the Civil War Has Answered Last Roll Call
		Albert E. Green was born in Ruggles, Ashland county, Ohio, on April the 9th, 1844, and died at his home in Olin, Iowa, March 3, 1918, aged 73 years, 10 months and 25 days. He came to Iowa in 1854, when a boy of ten years and settled in Clinton county, near Delmar. Two years later the family moved to Oxford township in Jones county, where he grew to manhood. When the war came on he proved his patriotism by enlisting in Co. B, 9th Iowa Vol. Infantry. After one year and 4 days of fighting for his country, he was wounded in action, and seven days later was honorably discharged, March 30, 1865. He was married to Ann E. Burwell, January 1, 1866. To this union nine children were born, six of whom are still living. The eldest child, a daughter, died when a babe of only ten months old, Vina, Mrs. C.D. Boyd, died about seven years ago, and Estella passed to the great beyond December 5, 1916. The living children are Mrs. Cora Wooder, of Have; Mrs. Mary Moneypenny, of Olin; Mrs. Ellener Wilkins, of Clarence; Mrs. Eulalia Allen, of Bettendorf; Garfield Green, of Cherokee, Iowa, and Arthur Green, of Eureka, California. Mr. Green has resided in Olin for 40 years and his life of uprightness and accuracy among us as a tradesman and churchman, needs no words of ours to give it luster. He was a christen and for many years has been president of the Board of Trustees of the U.B. church, which office he held until his crowning. He was stricken with paralysis over a year ago, and has gradually weakened in the struggle, yet with cheerfulness, warrior that he was, battled on until the end, which came Sunday morning when his triumphant spirit broke through the walls of clay, and on the wings of the Christian's faith, went sweeping up to God. Besides his wife, who for fifty-two years and more, has walked by his side, his children and grandchildren are left to mourn. A host of friends from every age and stage of life will feel a loss in the going of this good man. The funeral services were held at the U.B. church last Tuesday afternoon, conducted by the pastor, the Rev. C.C. Dillavou, and the body was laid away in the Olin cemetery. Submitted by: Ginger France Note: From the Olin newspaper which was burned and not microfilmed. This obituary was found in a box in the Olin library by LaVerta Langenberg.
	Ervin Green 22 July 1807—1 July 1892
		Ervin Green was born July 22,1807 and died July 1, 1892, thus lacking 21 days of attaining the extraordinary age of 85 years. He was born one mile and a quarter from Geneva, on Seneca Lake, in Orange Co., NY. He was the eldest son of John J & Effie Green. When he was about 6 years of age his mother died leaving 4 children, and was buried near Seneca Lake. His father married again, and about the year 1814 moved with his family to Gallio Co., OH, and located on a farm some 13 miles from Gallipolis. Ervin Green was brought up in sturdy farm life, picking up as opportunity offered his own education, but attending school only a very little. On the 27th of January, 1827, he was married to Miss Polly Prose. They lived happily together on a farm near Gallipolis for about 19 years when his wife died. Eleven children had been born to them, nine of whom were living at her death. In the year 1837, Mr. Green united by profession of faith with the Missionary Baptist church. On the 8th of November, 1846, he was married to Miss Cordelia Boggs. He continued farming as before until Sept. 18, 1854, when he started for the west, and after 45 days traveling by team, reached this part of Iowa, locating on a farm near Wyoming. Where he remained for a year and then moved into Wyoming and for years was engaged in keeping drug store. On the 8th of March, 1856, his second wife died leaving 4 children. January 7, 1858, he was married to Mrs. Sarah Clark of whom he was bereft in a few years, whe dying on the 30th of March, 1864, leaving him two small children. In the spring of 1865, he moved to his farm, 1-1/2 miles NW of Wyoming, where he resided until the day of his death. On November 29,1866, he was married at Scotch Grove, Iowa, to Miss Mary Ann Devore, who with 3 children survive him and mourn his loss. 14 of his children are still living but scattered in different states, and therefore a number of them were unable to be present and assist in the last sad duties to a loved and honored father. In 1867 Mr. & Mrs. Green united with the Presbyterian church of Wyoming, but in 1880 removed their letters and with their daughter, Lizzie, became members of the United Presbyterian church. Mr. Green lived a faithful and upright life, honored and loved for his sterling character, his genial disposition. Throughout his long and varied experiences he tried always to do what he believed right, making the Bible his guide, and his fellowmen can attest to the manner in which he exemplified its principles. His death resulted from a cancer on his left temple, which was first noticed last August. From that time on he suffered more or less, but for the last 3 months he endured almost incessant pain and of the severest kind from which relief, in part, could be obtained only by means of opiates, yet in all he was patient and resigned. He died in faith, willing to go. If God so willed,at peace with the world and trusting in the Lord Jesus Christ, his Savior. As the corn is cut down when fully ripe, so he in a ripe old age has departed this life and has gone to engage in that higher mission which the Lord has prepared for his children beyond the skies. The funeral services were conducted in the Presbyterian church of Wyoming on Saturday afternoon, July 2 by his pastor, Rev. D E Smith, kindly assisted by the other pastors of the city. Mrs. Green and family desire to express their gratitude and thanks to all their friends who so kindly and efficiently assisted them during the sickness and at the death of Mr. Green. Submitted by: Joanne Wilken Source: Anamosa Eureka,>/i> 7 July 1892.
	Benjamin Franklin Green 20 February 1846—8 April 1917
		Benjamin Franklin Green was born in Ashland county, Ohio, February 20, 1846 and passed away at his home in Olin, Iowa, April 8, 1917, Sunday afternoon, at the age of more than seventy-one years of life. Into this lengthened span of life, one year more than the allotted threescore and ten, there came the full complement of joys and sorrows and experiences of life. Many were the changes witnessed by this worthy neighbor and friend who came to Iowa with his father's family in the early days of 1854, settling in Clinton county near Delmar. Two years later they moved to Oxford township, Jones county, which place has been their home save for a little more than two years in Kansas City. He married Hannah L. Simpson in the year 1891. Since 1904 their residence was in the town of Olin. His was a familiar figure, well thought of and respected. Some months ago he was taken with the incurable trouble which caused his demise. An operation at Iowa City prolonged life somewhat, but only for a little. He was a patient sufferer, kindly and sympathetic and will be greatly missed. He leaves a wife, one brother, two sisters and many other relatives and friends to mourn his loss. Funeral services were held at the home and at the Methodist church Tuesday afternoon, April 10. The Male Quartette rendered the musical selections. The sermon by Rev. S. V. Williams, from the text "He Fell Asleep," spoke of the peaceful passing beyond the borders of life of our brother and of the rest and relief brought to burdened and weary hearts and bodies by the gentle hand of the last sleep. Interment was in Olin cemetery. A large circle of relatives was present from Oxford Mills and Junction, Massilon, Jefferson, and other towns. Submitted by: Ginger France Note: From the Olin newspaper which was burned and not microfilmed. This obituary was found in a box in the Olin library by LaVerta Langenberg.
	Hannah Green Atkinson 17 June 1833—2 October 1884
		She leaves a husband, five daughters and one son to mourn her loss. Many relatives and friends are in deep sympathy with them in their bereavement. The funeral services were held at the house on Sunday, the 5th at 2 o'clock P.M. conducted by Rev. B. Isbell, assisted by Rev. J. B. Fiske. The large and deeply interested congregration attested to the great esteem in which the deceased was held. Miss Hannah Green was born June 17th, 1833 , in the state of Delaware, and moved with her parents to the west in 1844. She gave her heart and her hand to the M.E. church in her 18th year. She was married to Mr. A. S. Atkinson, in Dubuque, Iowa Sept 20, 1854. They moved to Anamosa in 1856. She had been an invalid for twelve years, and for nine and a half years confined to her room, ever suffering but never complaning. Wonderful exhibition of the peace and blessings of christian faith and experience. She has passed away from suffering and trial to the realms of unsullied blessings in the paradise of God. Submitted by: Susan Wyckoff Source: The Anamosa Eureka,
	Mary Iola Green Moneypenny 13 May 1871—11 December 1921
		Obituary-Mary Iola, daughter of Albert and Elizabeth Green was born in Oxford Mills, Iowa, May 13th, 1871, and departed this life in Olin, Iowa, December 11th, 1921, aged 50 years, 6 months and 28 days. The family moved to Olin when the deceased was about 7 years of age, where she grew to womanhood. On the 26th day of February, 1896 she was wedded to Silas Moneypenny, who preceded her to the spirit land June 8th, 1916. She was converted, and with her husband united with the U.B. church. She leaves to mourn her going away her aged mother, three sisters and two brothers?Mrs. Cora Wooder, of Hale, Iowa; Mrs. Elmer Wilkins, of Clarence, Iowa; Mrs. Eulalah Allen, of Bettendorf, Iowa; Garfield and Arthur, of Scotia, California, and an adopted daughter Rachel, and many other relatives and friends. It was only twenty-four hours from the time any alarm was felt until her spirit broke through the walls of clay and wended its homeward way. The funeral services were held in the U.B. church last Tuesday afternoon conducted by the Rev. C.C. Dillavou, and the body was laid away to rest in the Olin cemetery. Submitted by: Ginger France Note: From the Olin newspaper which was burned and not microfilmed. This obituary was found in a box in the Olin library by LaVerta Langenberg.
	Reuben Green Died March 28, 1902
		Reuben Green, an old settler of Clay township, died last week, and was buried at the Bethel church on Sunday. Mr. Green had been very poorly for a long time. Several years ago he suffered the loss of his memory after a severe attack of the grip, and thereafter was of little comfort to himself. Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt
	Silvina Green Boyd 20 November 1874—28 June 1911
		She was married to C.D. Boyd March 13, 1894. She was a member of the Olin U.B. church. During the last two years of her life she was much afflicted, and finally resulted in tuberculosis, and not withstanding all was done for her that could be done, the deadly disease took her away at her home at about 2 o'clock last Wednesday afternoon. But during her long period of suffering she bore it all with a bright hope of a home in heaven. Several weeks ago her pastor visited her and found her strong in the faith of Jesus Christ. She said if she must die, she was ready and willing her only regret was leaving her loved ones on earth, but knew they would meet loved ones in heaven. She leaves to mourn her departure her husband, one son, her father and mother, five sisters and two brothers, and many friends who have known her all her life. The funeral services were held at the M.E. church last Friday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. S. Hobson, and the remains were laid away in the Olin cemetery. Submitted by: Ginger France Note: From the Olin newspaper which was burned and not microfilmed. This obituary was found in a box in the Olin library by LaVerta Langenberg.
	Sarah Griggs Jacoby Aged 99, Dies Today
		Mrs. Sarah Jacoby, 99 a resident of Newton, for the past year and one-half, died this morning at 5:30 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harry Turck, living 6 1/2 miles southeast of Newton. Death was due to complications of old age. Mrs. Jacoby had always enjoyed good health and was confined to her bed for only the past four weeks. A short prayer service will be held at the Murdock Funeral Home Monday morning at 9:30 o'clock with funeral rites and burial to be held at Olin, Iowa that afternoon at 2:00 o'clock. Rites will be at the United Brethren Church. To Iowa in 1878 Sarah Griggs, daughter of John and Lydia Goebel Griggs, was born September 13, 1810 in Marshall County, Ohio. She was united in marriage to Gideon Jacoby on June 9, 1863 at Plymouth, Indiana. They settled on a farm near there and in 1878 moved to Iowa and resided on a farm in Jones County. Mr. Jacoby who served during the last year in the Civil War died on June 24, 1889. His widow continued in residence on their farm home until 20 years ago when she moved to Bondurant to live with her daughter Mrs. Turck who moved to Newton about 18 months ago. Red Cross Worker Working actively in the United Brethren Church and W.C.T.U., Mrs. Jacoby also spent much of her time in piecing quilts which are now treasured gifts of her many friends and relatives. During the World War she took an active part in the Red Cross work in her community. Eight of ten children survive together with 8 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren. Sons and daughter are; Mrs. Evelyn Simpson of Stanley, Iowa, Mrs. J. Rue, of Vinton, Iowa, Riley of Cedar Rapids,Iowa, Joseph of DeKalb, Missouri, Clarence of Vinton, Iowa, Mrs. Harry Turck of Newton. Submitted by: Patricia Mienders Morehouse Source: The Newton Daily News, Newton, Iowa, Saturday, November 11, 1939
	Bernard Grogan 6 January 1859—12 January 1932
		Bernard Grogan a longtime resident of Cascade, died at 3:30 o'clock in the morning of Tuesday, January 12th, at his residence in West Cascade. Mr. Grogan had been ailing for the past several months and his death resulted from infirmities of age and complications. Bernard Grogan, the son of Margaret and Bernard Grogan was born in Clay Township, Jones County, Nov. 10th, 1872 and was not quite sixty at his death. A quiet man, he lived an unobtrusive life during his entire residence in Cascade. He lived with his sisters, Mrs. Kate Hutton and Margaret Grogan, who survive him together with two brothers, William of Omaha, Nebr., and Andrew of Cascade. He is preceded in death by his brother, Dennis Grogan and sisters, Mrs. Sarah Budde, Mrs. Ella Briggs and Mrs. Anne Lowham The funeral services were held this (Thursday) morning at St. Martin's Church at nine o'clock Rev. T Rooney officiating. Burial was made in Temple Hill with Rev John Hehir, pastor of St. Peter's reading the prayers at the grave. Casket bearers were: John Lowham, Thos. Moran, B G Curley, Jos. Kenneally, T J Conlin and Michael Finn. Submitted by: Joanne Wilken Source: Cascade Pioneer, 14 January 1932.
	Eliza Jane Guy She Rests From All Sufferings
Eliza during Civil War times. Her husband carried this picture while he served in the Union Army. Eliza later in life.		Eliza J. Guy was born in Sussex, England, April 19, 1830, and died in Anamosa, Iowa, July 31, 1909, aged 70 years, 3 months and 12 days. When three years old she came with her parents to America and settled in Fairfield, Herkimer County, N.Y. She was the last remaining child of a family of eleven children, six sons and five daughters. She was converted at the age of eighteen, and ever since has lived a pure and consistent Christian life. She was educated at Fairfield Seminary. On September 24, 1857, she was united in marriage to Warren W. Walbridge, who kept faithfully that sacred marriage vow, leaving nothing undone and counting no sacrifice too great to minister unto the comfort and necessities of the companion of his youth, until death do them part. To their union were born five daughters, two of whom, Mary E. Walbridge and Annie E. Blackford, preceded her to the better world. In February, 1866, she and her husband came to Iowa to make for themselves a new home. After living for a short time near Mechanicsville, they moved to Anamosa, where she spent the rest of her life. There are left to mourn her absence her faithful and devoted husband and three daughters, Mrs. Angie Dixon, of Nebraska City, Neb., Mrs. Carrie Bowers and Mrs. Liona Harrison, of Anamosa. Also thirteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, by all of whom she was greatly loved. Nothing gave her greater pleasure than to be in their company. She was patient, uncomplaining and ambitious to the very end of her life, though she often grieved because of her failing eyesight and general health, which rendered her incompetent to minister to those she loved. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and died in the triumphs of that faith, and now she rests from all sufferings and toil to await the glorious resurrection of the faithful of God. The funeral services were held at the residence of Mr. Charles Bowers, on Garnavillo Street, on Monday at 2:30 P.M., conducted by Dr. H. White, of the M.E. church, assisted by Rev. C. H. Beaver, of the Congregational church. Dr. White spoke most appropriate and comforting words to the bereaved husband and other kindred. The singers were Mrs. Gertrude Cunningham, Miss Albertine Cunningham and Miss Frances Sanderson. The pall-bearers were Chas. Preston, Samuel Alspaugh, C. P. Atwood, Frank Flaherty, W. Jacobus, W. A. Thomas. Submitted by: Richard Harrison, 2nd great-grandson Source: Anamosa Eureka, August 5, 1909.
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