OBITUARIES

OBITUARY FOR MABEL T. DEWEY

Dewey, Miss Mabel T., 475 W. Lovell Street.
Passed away June 20, 1977. Miss Dewey was born May 15, 1894, in Richland Township, the daughter of Wallace and Mary Dewey. Graveside services will be held Wednesday at 3 p. m. in riverside Cemetery. No local visitation will be held.

OBITUARY OF MARY PRUDENCE TRAVIS DEWEY

Mrs. Wallace W. Dewey, aged 64, died Monday afternoon at her home, 1126 South Westnedge Avenue, after an extended illness. She leaves her husband, a daughter, Miss Mabel Dewey, and a sister, Mrs. Freeman Stratton of Allegan.

OBITUARY OFMILES MERLE DEWEY

The dead body of Miles Merle Dewey , 39, wealthy Hickory Corner farmer was found by the crew of a north-bound interurban car on the Camp Custer-Monteith Junction line, lying besides the tracks near the third rail Saturday. The body was still warm when found and the man believed Dewey was still alive, though death came almost immediately afterwards.

What the cause of death could have been, the first examination failed to show. There were no marks on the body to indicate that he had been struck by a car, or that he had been the victim of an attack by highwaymen. No burns could be found on the body.

Mr. Dewey was identified by papers found in his pockets. The fact that $14.50 in money was found on his person removed the last suspicion that he might have been the victim of foul play. The body was brought to Van Halst undertaking rooms, and Mr. Dewey's family was notified of his death.

From Mr. Dewey's nephew, John H. Jackson, who lives in Yorkville, it was learned that he had been in poor health for some time, and had consulted Kalamazoo physicians concerning his physical condition. One of those, Dr. Jackson, who was called by Deputy Borden, and stated that he had examined Mr. Dewey and found him to be suffering from nervous and mental trouble as well as from a less serious form of heart disease.Mr. Dewey's eldest son, Lovell, aged 17, was later reached by the officers, and said that when his father left home Saturday it was with the intention of going to the Graham Road about a mile east of Yorkville to take the interurban to Kalamazoo.Mr. Dewey is survived by his wife Mrs. Verna Dewey, two sons, Lovell aged 17, and Kenneth aged 9, and his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Dewey all of Hickory Corners. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock. Tuesday afternoon at his parents' home and the services will be conducted by Rev. Mr. Badder of Hickory Corners. Interment will be made in the Hickory Corners Cemetery.

OBITUARY OF DELASKIE D. FREEMAN

Delaskie D. Freeman died suddenly shortly before noon today at his home on Oak Street. He had not been feeling well for several days and yesterday was barely able to get down to his office. This morning he arose as usual and after taking breakfast with his family went out to split some wood. On returning indoors he was taken with a severe pain or pressure in his chest and began to rapidly grow worse. Physicians were immediately sent for, but before one could be found to minister to the stricken man he had passed beyond the reach of medical assistance. He was taken ill between 8 and 9 o’clock and the end came at about 11 o’clock. Dr. McGregor, the attending physician, gives the cause of death as neuralgia of the heart.

Mr. Freeman was born in Ohio on August 18, 1852, and came to this city with his parents when six weeks old. He grew to manhood here and on attaining his majority entered the employ of Pierce Bros. as a grocery clerk. He was subsequently associated in the grocery business with Christopher Green, and afterwards embarked in the same business for himself in the Durant block. He was elected city treasurer on the Republican ticket in the spring of 1898 and re-elected last spring. In addition to looking after the duties of this office he carried on an insurance business.

The deceased was a communicant of the Court Street M.E. church and a member of the Masons, the Royal Areanum and the Royal Circle. He was a man of genial and kind disposition and in the business and social relations of life enjoyed the warm regard of those with whom he was more intimately associated and the esteem of all within the wide circle of his acquaintance. He is survived by his wife and seven children, who will have the sympathy of the community in their sad affliction. The children are Mrs. C.L. Pettibone, Fred., Genevieve, Martha, Lawrence, Hazel and Bethany.

OBITUARY OF AARON WILLIAM FULTON

Aaron W. Fulton, 70, of 398 N. Dale Dr., was pronounced dead on arrival at St. Rita’s Hospital 9:30 a.m. today following a heart attack suffered at his home.

Born Nov. 20, 1897, in Delphos, he was the son of Charles E. and Mae Nebcour Fulton and had lived in Lima the past 50 years. He was married May 29, 1919 to Cora McKercher, who survives.

He was a member of the Delphos Christian Union Church, Knights of Pythias, United Commercial Travelers and the YMCA. He worked for Nickle’s Bakery for 36 years and retired from the post of credit manager in 1966.

OBITUARY OF CORA ETHEL MCKERCHER FULTON

Cora E. Fulton, 78, of 398 N. Dale Drive, died at 3 p.m. Tuesday in St. Rita’s Medical Center.

She was born Sept. 21, 1898, in Putnam County to D. L. and Elnora Lippincott McKercher. Her husband, Aaron W. Fulton, died Jan. 24, 1968.

She was a former employee of Plezol Bakery, a member of the First United Church of Christ, and a member of the Pythian Sisters.

OBITUARY OF LENA PARKER MCKERCHER GARLOW

CORUNNA - Word has been received here of the sudden death of Mrs. Lena Bush Garlow, 79, at Kissimmee, Fla. Death came on Wednesday following a heart attack on Tuesday.

The remains will be brought to Corunna on Monday, March 18, and services will be held at the Kribs Funeral Home on Tuesday, at 2:30. The Rev. Ward Clabuesch, rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, will officiate. Interment will be in Pine Tree Cemetery.

The deceased is survived by a son, Cecil Bush, of Kissimmee, and two grandchildren.

Mrs. Garlow was born in Corunna, the only child of Neuman and Julia Parker, pioneer residents of Corunna. She was graduated from Corunna High School in 1896.

Several years later she was married to Walter M. Bush, son of the later Probate Judge Matthew Bush and Mrs. Bush. For many years Mr. Bush was a law partner of the later Seth Pulver of Owosso.

OBITUARY OF GUY RAMSON GILBERT

While walking from his chair to his bed at 10 o’clock yesterday morning G. R. Gilbert, at 909½ West Third Street, former city treasurer for six years, and a resident of Sioux City for thirty-four years, fell, struck the bed and died in three minutes.

Death was the result of dropsy, of which Mr. Gilbert had been a sufferer for many years. During the last few months the action of his heart had been very weak, and the death, although sudden, was not entirely unexpected.

Mr. Gilbert came to Sioux City in 1869 and was a clerk for Tootle and Charles. All the older residents of the city remember him either as a clerk for this firm or for James E. Booge, in whose service he was for two or three years. In 1873 Mr. Gilbert started in business himself, opening a grocery store. He continued in the grocery business until 1877, when he was elected city treasurer. Upon his retirement from the office of city treasurer in 1883 Mr. Gilbert continued in the service of the city as foreman of the sidewalk construction gangs.

During the last three years, or since he first became affected by dropsy, Mr. Gilbert spent the most of his time at Upton, Mass., where Miss Florence Gilbert resides. He returned to Sioux City last fall. The other children are Irving G. Gilbert, of Boston, and Mrs. Russell Johnson, of Sioux City. Mrs. Gilbert also resides in Sioux City.

OBITUARY OF JENNIE MCKERCHER GILBERT

A pioneer resident of Sioux City, Mrs. Jennie Gilbert, died in her home, 514 Allan Street, Sunday afternoon, following a lingering illness. Mrs. Gilbert was 85 years old.

Mrs. Gilbert had resided in Sioux City for 61 years. She came here from Janesville, Wisconsin. She was born in Jacksonville, Michigan December 13, 1843, and lived there for several years and then moved to Janesville, Wisconsin where she lived for sometime before moving here.

The deceased was the widow of Guy R. Gilbert, a Civil War veteran. Mr. Gilbert died 26 years ago.

When Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert first came to Sioux City they lived in a house at Eighth and Nebraska Streets, and later lived in a cottage at Sixth and Douglas, where the post office now stands. Mr. Gilbert conducted a grocery store on Fourth Street for many years.

Surviving her are: a son, Irving M. Gilbert of Sioux City; two daughters, Miss Florence Gilbert of Sioux City and Mrs. grace Johnson of Sioux Falls, S. D.; two brothers, William McKercher of Sioux City and Daniel McKercher of San Diego, Cal.; two sisters, Mrs. Susan Brookings of Portland, Ore.; and Mrs. Minnie Freeman of Lansing, Mich., and six grandchildren.

OBITUARY OF GRACE ISABELLA MCKERCHER TAYLOR KLEINPELL

Services will be at 10 a. m. Saturday in the Algoe-Gundry Mortuary and burial will be in Glenwood.

Mrs. Kleinpell, born in Flint, was the daughter of John and Matilda Mckercher. She was the wife of Reinhard Kleinpell, a civic leader who died in 1932. He had been president of the Flint Lumber Co. and other lumber firms.

Mrs. Kleinpell was an early teacher in the Flint Public Schools, former president of the YMCA and a long-time board member of the McFarlan Home.

She was active in many organizations of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, including its Needlework Guild.

She "adopted" several children through the Foster Parents Plan. One was an 11-year old Hong Kong boy. Only last year she adopted another Hong Kong boy and a Korean boy under the plan. (Flint Journal, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan, October 7, 1965)

Kleinpell, Grace Isabel - 702 Liberty St., age 89, died Thursday, October 7, 1965, at McLaren General Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Rose Chapel, Algoe-Gundry Mortuary, Rev. Franklin Bennett officiating. Burial in Glenwood Cemetery. The body is at the mortuary. She was born in Flint, Michigan on March 3, 1876, the daughter of John and Matilda McKercher, and had been a lifetime resident of Flint.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Reinhard Kleinpell, a civic leader, who was president of the Flint Lumber Co. and other lumber companies, March 1932.

OBITUARY OF REINHARD KLEINPELL

Reinhard Kleinpell, treasurer and general manager of the Flint Lumber Co., died this morning at St. Petersburg, Fla., according to word received here. Mr. Kleinpell, accompanied by Mrs. Kleinpell, left here last Saturday for St. Petersburg, where he expected to remain for several weeks for his health.

Mr. Kleinpell, a prominent figure in Flint civic and social affairs, came to Flint in 1908. He served at one time as president of the Hurley Hospital board. He was an active member of the Flint Chamber of Commerce, a Red Cross director, a member of the Flint lodge, No. 222, B.P.O.E., and of the Flint City club.

Besides the Flint Lumber Co. his business connections included the flint Structural Steel, president of the Burgess Realty Co., president of the former Flint Savings Association, vice president of the Veit & Davidson Lumber Co., and a director of the Union Industrial Trust and Savings Bank.

He was born in Cassville, Wisconsin, May 9, 1873. His only surviving relative in Genesee County besides Mrs. Kleinpell, is his nephew, Arthur Kleinpell of Flushing. (Flint Journal, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan, February 26, 1932)

Representatives from lumber concerns; banks and business places throughout the city attended the funeral services for Reinhard Kleinpell at the Kleinpell home 702 Liberty Street this afternoon. Mr. Kleinpell, who was treasurer and general manager of the Flint Lumber Co., died in St. Petersburg, Fla. on Friday.

Rev. Lane W. Barton, rector of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, officiated and the services and burial took place in Glenwood. Bearers were E. W. Atwood, J. E. Burroughs, John L. Pierce, W. E. Fellows, A. M. Davison, George C. Wilson and Joseph H. Crawford.

OBITUARY OF
FRANCES MARGARET MCKERCHER MALLORY KNOTT

Mrs. France Margaret Knott, 36 years old, 2325 Douglas Street, a life-long resident of Sioux City, died in a local hospital Tuesday night, after an operation.

Mrs. Knott was born in 1890 and was graduated from Central High and from Columbia University, New York City.

She is survived by her parents, Mr. & Mrs. W. M. McKercher, 2325 Douglas Street, a son, Stewart Mallory, a daughter Dorothy Knott, and a brother Donald McKercher, all of Sioux City and a brother, Charles McKercher of Cuba.

Funeral Services will be held at 3:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon in the McKercher residence, 2325 Douglas Street, Rev. Lewis Jacobsen, pastor of the First Baptist Church, will officiate. Pallbearers will be: William Hatch, Frazier Eales, Stanley Eales, Dr. I. D. Paxton, C. E. McDonald and J. L. Browne.

Burial will be at Graceland Park Cemetery, under the supervision of West's Funeral Home. (As it appeared in the Sioux City Daily Tribune, Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, page 9 - June 2, 1926)

OBITUARY OF JOHN EDWARD MAYNARD

John Edward Maynard, for many years associated with Burton and Dana, brokerage firm, New York City, died of a heart attack on Friday. He was 68.

He lived at 106 Highland Avenue for 35 years. Born in Lebanon, Illinois, he was a graduate of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, class of 1920.

A veteran of World War I, he was a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church and a former member of the Montclair Golf Club.