Williams Evans, of the banking firm of Matheson and Evens, Oakdale, was drowned on Saturday last in the Cedar Creek at that place. It seems that he was fording the creek on horseback for the purpose of looking after some cattle, and that his horse slipped or stumbled while in the stream, and threw Mr. Evans into the water where he was drowned immediately. His body was taken to Wisconsin on Monday. Source: Norfolk Journal, Friday June 8, 1883, page 3.
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Evans, Charles, Mrs. (Isabella Warner)
Mrs. Chas. Evans
Isabella Warner was born April 27, 1841 at Rockford, Illinois. She was married to Chas. Evans on Dec. 7, 1860 at Rockford, Illinois. To this union six children were born, two of whom have passed away, namely, Mrs. Chas. Hutchins and Etta B. Evans The surviving children are: Mrs. Frank Muffly of Orchard, Charley E. Evans of Omaha, Mrs. Alta M. Ahlman and Mrs. A. A. Deuel of Norfolk. Excerpts from Meadow Grove News, Friday December 30, 1921 on page 1.
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Dunivan, Leona, Mrs.
Mother Dies in Virginia
Word has been received of the death of Mrs. Leona Dunivan, mother of Mrs. J. C. Bagwell and of Chas. Dunivan. She passed away March 24 at her home at Fox Creek, Va., at the age of 59 years. Word came here too late for the relatives to attend the funeral services. Our sympathy to the bereaved. Source: Meadow Grove News, Thursday, April 11, 1935, page 1.
Dufphey, Frank
Last Rites Performed
Funeral of Frank Dufphey
Interment at Mt. Zion Cemetery
The funeral of Frank Dufphey, brief mention of whose death was made last week, was held at the J. A. Wright home in Battle Creek at 10:30 last Saturday afternoon, Rev. M. Doherty of the First Baptist church conducting the services. Interment was made at the Mt. Zion cemetery southwest of Battle Creek.
In the passing of Frank Dufphey, Madison County loses another pioneer. Born in Virginia, he came to Madison county in 1879 and worked with his brother, Joe, until 1883, when he was married to Miss Ellen Casey and bought the farm which has since been his home. Though experiencing all the hardships and privations with which the early settlers had to contend, he had faith in Nebraska and after years of hard work found himself free of debt and in position to enjoy his declining days. Honest to a fault, he was held in highest regard by all acquaintances and his death is a loss keenly felt by the community.
Mr. Dufphey was 61 years and 6 months old. Aside from the wife and one daughter, Mrs. Stover Mink of Emerick, deceased is survived by four brothers and three sisters, Joe and Mrs. J. A. Wright of Battle Creek, Lawrence and Tom of Tilden, Mrs. Joe Osborn of Schoolcraft, Dick of Idaho and a sister in Virginia.
Source: Battle Creek Enterprise, Battle Creek, Nebraska, July 16, 1914, page 1. A note that the burial of Franklin M. Dufphey who was born 19 February 1853 and died 10 July 1914, is at Osborn Cemetery. Source: Personal visit to cemetery by Richard R. Strenge on August 12, 2001.
Dover, Nettie M. (Twing)
Mrs. Nettie M. Dover, the daughter of Henry and Susan Twing, died Jan.1 at Enola. Funeral services were to be held on Monday with burial to be at Crown Hill cemetery. She was born near Des Moines, Iowa, August 13, 1874. She married Alfred Dover, at Madison, on November 2, 1890. He preceded her in death in 1927. Survivors were a daughter, Mrs. Edna Arehart; three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Upton, Mrs. Agnes Mercer, and Mrs. Edythe Steinbaugh; and one brother Edward M. M. Twing. Source: excerpt from The Norfolk Daily News, Monday, January 5, 1942, page 5
Diederichs, Frank P.
Jurors Decide Fatal Stabbing Accidental
A corner’s jury called to investigate the death of Frank P. Diederichs, 31, of Norfolk, found the accident unavoidable and without felonious intent. Diederichs, it will be recalled died instantly when a knife held by his wife pierced his heart at the family home last Friday evening. The dead man, an automobile repair man, came home to dinner at the usual hour Friday evening. He found his wife in the kitchen preparing some radishes and almost instantly after placing his arms around her, slumped to the floor as if in a faint. Mrs. Diederichs, not realizing what had actually happened and thinking him only ill, called a physician who after a hurried examination found the man dead. An examination revealed a knife wound about a half inch long directly over the heart.
Diederichs is survived by his wife, two small sons, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Diederichs and one brother, Henry of Norfolk. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at St. John’s Lutheran church. Source: Madison Star-Mail, Thursday, March 12, 1931, page 1.
DeCamp, Julius
Brother Dies in Iowa
Julius DeCamp, brother of Mrs. Jennie Fichter and of Geo. DeCamp, died at Randolph, Iowa, and funeral services were held Tuesday. Those from here who attended were Mrs. Jennie Fichter, and sons, Ray of Neligh, and Judson, and her daughter, Mrs. John Horrocks; Geo. Jr., Roland, Lucy and Margaret DeCamp; Mrs. Mae Moore and Mrs. Vera Weingart. Source: Meadow Grove News, Thursday, April 11, 1935, page 1.
Mrs. Jennie Fichter and Judson, Mrs. John Horrocks and Ray Fichter of Neligh drove to Randolph, Iowa, Tuesday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Fichter’s brother, Julius DeCamp, who died Sunday. Mrs. Curtis Olmstead of Neligh is staying with Grandma DeCamp during their absence. Source: Meadow Grove News, Thursday April 11, 1935, page 8.
Daniel, Mary (Murray) and William R.
Mrs. William Daniel, 75, was a native of Virginia. She was married to W. R. Daniel in Virginia on November 22, 1876 and came to Nebraska in 1885. She died Oct. 13, 1935. Survivors were her husband, four daughters: Mrs. Lewis Braun, Mrs. Guy Duel, Mrs. Harry Beal, Mrs. Eddie Jockheck, and one son, Homer, and nineteen grandchildren. Source: excerpt from Battle Creek Enterprise, Thursday, October 17, 1935, page 1.
William R. Daniel died early Sunday morning just one week after the death of his wife, with whom he spent 59 years of married life. Mr. Daniel was born January 5, 1854, in Montgomery county, Iowa. On November 22, 1876 he was married to Miss Alice Murray in Virginia. At the time of his death he had reached the age of 81 years, 9 months and 15 days. Burial was made in Deer Creek Cemetery. Source: excerpt from Battle Creek Enterprise, Thursday, October 24, 1935, page 1.
Crooks, Mary O.
Mary O. Crooks
Mary O. Crooks was born near Port Andrew, Richland Co., Wisconsin on August 30, 1874. She was married to Geo. John Medenia in 1907 in Cherry County. Due to her deep study to gain a higher education, poor eyesight and broken down health, it was necessary for her to be taken to the State Hospital at Norfolk about two years after her marriage, remaining there until the final summons came Dec. 17, 1920. Interment was made in the Hutchins burying ground. Excerpts from Meadow Grove News, Friday December 24, 1920 on page 1.
Craig, Giles, S., Mrs. (Dora Chewning)
Mrs. Giles S. Craig died September 9, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. M. Gallagher east of Inman. Funeral services were held in Inman and the burial was in the family lot at Union cemetery at Battle Creek. Dora F. Chewning was born in Bedford County, Virginia. She had reached the age of 79 years, 1 month and 13 days. She was married to Giles S. Craig in 1871 and came to Madison county, Nebraska in 1885. Mr. Craig died in 1910. Survivors were A. W. Craig, Mrs. Gallagher, William Craig, George Craig, Mrs. Harry Niles, Mrs. J. M. Warner, Mrs. William Decker, Mrs. J. W. DeMerritt, and Mrs. Edwin Hallee. Also surviving were twenty-five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Source: excerpt from Battle Creek Enterprise, Thursday, September 11, 1930, page 1.