Various Obits Surnames E thru G, Hubbard Co., MN USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, material may be freely used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material, AND permission is obtained from the contributor of the file. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for non-commercial purposes, MUST obtain the written consent of the contributor, OR the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. Made available to The USGenWeb Archives by: Ira Benham and Darryl Hensel These are Obits donated by Ira Benham and transcibed by Darryl Hensel. OBITUARIES-- Surnames E thru G EISCHENS Mabel Lucille Eischens , 76, of Park Rapids died Tuesday, June 24, 1997 at the Care Age Home near Park Rapids. She was born Dec. 8, 1920 In Walker to Benno and Alvina (Adams) Lembke. They moved to the Osage area where she attended school. She was united In marriage June 20, 1942 to Joseph Walter Eischens in Sturgis, SD. She was a member of the Otto Hendrick‚son American Legion Auxiliary and the Park Rapids Eagles Auxiliary. She is survived by her three children, Dan (Diana) of Osage, Eileen (George) Hache of Champlain, MN and Mary (Jerry) Holmer of Osage; two sisters, Marlene McCurdy of Port Angeles, WA and Cindy Ulshafer of Salem, OR; one brother, Tim Lembke of Mound, MN; eight grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral: Friday, June 27 at 2 p.m. at the Jones Pearson Funeral Home in Park Rapids with Rev. Bill Meyer officiating. Honorary Casket bearers: Will be her grandchildren, Bob and Tom Wilkins, Lana Irwin, Coborn, Kandie Erickson, Kristie Griffin, Joe and Jeff Holmer. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Jones Pearson Funeral Home of Park Rapids ,Park Rapids Enterprise, June 28, 1997 ERICKSON From a telephone call received this morning we learned that the little ten year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Erickson of Menahga, was instantly killed by lightning during the electrical storm last evening. The little girl was playing in the home yard at the time. Hubbard County Journal, July 16,1914. ERNHART Frank Ernhart, 80, of Park Rapids died Monday, July 21, 1997 at the Dakota Heartland Hospital in Fargo. He was born June 28, 1917 in Wright County to Martin and Bertha (Schmaltz) Ernhart. He was united in marriage Sept.19, 1939 to Dorothy Posusta in Silver Lake, MN. He farmed in Wright county for 25 years and worked as a John Deere partsman for two years. In 1963, they moved to Lake George and operated the Fran Dora Pines Resort for 11 years before retiring in 1974. On Aug.29, 1995, they moved to River Heights Apartments. He served on the Board of Directors of the Lake George and Park Rapids Area Resort Association for many years. He organized the "55 Club" at Lake George, serving as president for 5 years. He was an active member of the Hubbard County Senior Citizens Council, serving as its director for 5 years. He was also on the Heartland Association RSVP Advisory Board, the H.R.D.C. Advisory Council On Aging, and the Mahube Community Council for 21 years. June 1988, he was given the honor of being named the Hubbard County Outstanding Senior Citizen, and In that same year was crowned the Blueberry King of Lake George. He was an active member of St. Peter's Catholic Church and was a member of Catholic Order of Foresters since 1934. He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Patricia Cordova , of Custer, SD and Jean (John) Mathweg of Bemidji; three sons, Kenneth (Ann) of Lake George, Lenus (Angela) of Fort Davis, Ronald (Marlys ) of Park Rapids; five sisters, Annabelle Millerbernd of Hutchinson, Irene Hairel of St. Paul, Bertha Belisle of Cottage Grove and Monica Silvernale of Glendive , MT; three brothers, Ambrose of Winsted , James of Buffalo and Albert of Howard Lake; 14 grandchildren, 10 great grand‚children and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, Louie, Robert, Arthur and John. Mass of Christian Burial: Friday, July 25 at 1 p.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church with Father Ed Nestler officiating. Active Casket bearers: Will be his grandchildren. Interment: Private Family interment at St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery. All arrangements were handled by the Jones Pearson Funeral Home of Park Rapids. Park Rapids Enterprise, July 26, 1997. EVANS We understand that our former townsman, Ed Evans is dead. He moved from here to Washington for his health but died after a short residence there. Hubbard County Enterprise, January 1, 1892. FAIRBANKS Geo. A. Fairbanks died at his home at White Earth last Sunday morning. He had been in poor health for several years and of late had failed rapidly, so that his death was not unexpected. Mr. Fairbanks was one of the pioneers of this section, and one of the best known and successful businessmen in this part of the state. For years has carried on an extensive mercantile business, and had trading posts upon the several Indian reservations of Northern Minnesota. He accumulated a handsome fortune and earned the reputation of being a straightforward and reliable businessman. He leaves a wife and five children. Hubbard County Enterprise, November 27, 1891. FARR Died: Mrs. Belle Farr, wife of A. A. Farr. She past away Tuesday last, after suffering a long illness, to find that sweet rest with angels above, where pain and sickness never come. She leaves a husband and child and many other relatives to mourn her loss. Thy have the sympathy of the entire community. Enterprise, June 21,1889. FERRY Again death has entered this vicinity, taking the life of the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Ferry. The funeral took place Friday, Rev. A. J. Woodin officiating. Hubbard County Enterprise, January 16, 1891. FESSENDEN Died; On Wednesday, Feb. 14, at the home of C. F. Rice, Willie P. Fessenden, aged 13 years, 1 month and 1 day. The funeral will take place at the house tomorrow at 10 o'clock. Willie's sufferings are over. When about three years old he met with a serious misfortune, resulting in an incurable injury. Ever since he has been burdened with pain. During the past year his suffering has been most intense. He clung to life with great tenacity until about a week ago when he told his mother, who has so unswervingly watched over him, that he would like to live, but if God wished, he was willing to die. As the end drew near he seemed to get an idea of Heaven as a Home and Rest. Sunday night he said, "I want to go home tonight." He suffered much the past few days, and on Wednesday at noon. Passed away, passed beyond to that Beulah land, where there is no more pain, "but peace and gladness. Enterprise, Feb. 15,1883 FETCH At her home in Park Rapids, Minnesota, February 4th, 1887, Mrs. Helen Hall Fetch, wife of E. H. Fetch. The deceased was born in Annsville, Oneida County, New York, March 12, 1833. She was left motherless at the age of eight years; spent a happy childhood and youth, and at the age of nineteen publicly avowed her love for the Savior. Shortly after this she removed to Clinton, Leniwee County, Michigan, where she lived twenty-six years. In 1879 she removed to West Union, Iowa, and on February 8th, 1881 was married to E. H. Fetch. The June following, Mr. and Mrs. Fetch came to Park Rapids where they have since resided. As early as her removal from Michigan to Iowa, Mrs. Fetch had premonitions of that dread disease, which finally terminated her life, and after living in Park Rapids some years, during which her health was perceptibly and surely giving way, in November, 1885 she returned with her husband to West Union, where she received medical treatment from Drs. Robinson, of West Union and Parker of Facette, who removed a cancer December 8th. She remained in Iowa until November 19th, 1885, she returned with her husband to was but coming home to die. The winter brought with it as the days went by, intensified suffering and the certainty of death. Surrounded by her husband and sister, Mrs. J. A. Delzene and other relatives and friends who gladly and lovingly sought to alleviate in every way the suffering she was called upon to bear, she finally after several weeks of semi delirium and unconsciousness the larger part of the time, past away February 4th. Enterprise, February 11, 1887. FLANAGAN JOHN FLANAGAN IS HEART VICTIM, RITES THURSDAY John S. Flanagan, 2721 Webster, resident of St. Louis Park for 22 years, died Monday morning of a heart attack at Northern Pump. He was evidently in good health when he left for work, and was stricken an hour after reaching the plant. Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon at Welander Quist funeral chapel by Rev. Wilbur Westerdahl of Camden Covenant church. Burial was in Lakewood cemetery. Born April 22, 1891 at Hubbard, Minn., he went through school in Hubbard and in 1914 was married to Margaret Arnold of Hubbard. For several years he ran a garage there, in Dorset, Minn., moving to Minneapolis about 1920. In 1922 he built their home in the Park. Mr. Flanagan was superintendent of Imperial Machine Shop in Minneapolis until eight years ago when he went to work at Northern Pump. Survivors are his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Joseph Lourey, Minneapolis, Mrs. Earl Lindgren (Evlynne Flanagan before her marriage Saturday to Ensign Lindgren) and Marian Flanagan, S 2 c of the Waves; two sons, William of Anoka and Willard, 2616 Utica; his mother, Mrs. Rachel Flanagan of Hubbard; three sisters, Mrs. Ann Compton of Backus, Minn. Mrs. Beryl Carbine of Brainerd, and Mrs. Vera Watt of Everett, Wash.; and two brothers, Steve and Harry Flanagan of Hubbard. Marian Flanagan S 2 c, who is stationed at Atlanta, Ga. came home Tuesday by plane on an emergency furlough. Mr. Flanagan's mother, sisters, and all his brothers with the exception of Mrs. Watt, whose home is in Washington, came to the Park For his funeral. Newspaper Clipping. Name of Publication and Date Unknown. FOSTER Mrs. Laura Foster, First White Girl Born At Hubbard, Died May 7. Funeral services for Mrs. Laura Foster, 79, of Minneapolis who died May 7 at the Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis from a stroke suffered about a week after she fractured her hip, were held Tuesday afternoon, May 10, at the Methodist Church in Hubbard, her former home. Rev. Dwight Haberman of Akeley, pastor of the church, officiated. There was a wealth of beautiful floral tributes and a very large attendance of relatives and friends. Mrs. Wilfrid Norman was organist and accompanied Mrs. Grant Norman of Hubbard and Mrs. John Maxson of Park Rapids who sang three duets. Pallbearers, all nephews, were Harry Wilkins, Warren Wilkins, Paul McFarren and Byron Waterman, Park Rapids and Temple Hinds and Aubrey McFarren of Hubbard. Burial was made in the family lot in the cemetery at Hubbard. Laura Wilkins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Wilkins, pioneers who came to Hubbard in May 1880, was born December 1, 1880 in Hubbard. She was the firs white girl to be born in the county and was one of a family of eleven children. She attended the Hubbard schools and grew to womanhood there. In 1899 she was married to James Gunn. Five children were born to the union, two dying in infancy. In 1940 she was married to Ira Foster in Minneapolis and since then her home has been 2810 First avenue south in that city. Mr. Foster preceded her in death. Hubbard was Mrs. Foster's home so many years when she cared for her aged mother and was so helpful to other relatives and friends as well as being an ardent community worker. She was a member of Puritan Rebekah lodge of Hubbard and of Simpson Methodist church in Minneapolis. Surviving are three sons, Judge William DeMarle Gunn of Minneapolis; Harold Gunn, Whittier, Calif. and Raymond Gunn, Rapid City, S. D. There are ten grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Grace Benham of Hubbard and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends from out of town attending the funeral included Judge and Mrs. William DeMarle Gunn, Minneapolis, their sons, Robert of Wichita Falls, Texas and Richard of Minneapolis; Mrs. Gunns's mother, Mrs. Mauer of Sebeka; Harold Gunn, Whittier, Calif., and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Gunn and son George, Rapid City, S. D. Mr. and Mrs. Don Wilson and Mr. Chas. Foster, St Paul, Mr. Foster's daughters, Mrs. Robert McMillan, Minneapolis, and Mrs. Paul Nystrom and her daughter, Mrs. Wallace Jopke, Madison, Wisc. and his son, Dean Foster and daughters, Martha and Deanne, Minneapolis; Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Bement, Deerwood, Mrs., Warren Bement and her daughter, Shirley, Virginia and Izora Bement, Minneapolis; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Dokken, Minneapolis, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sutton, Bemidji, Mr. and Mrs. John DeWall, St. James, and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Synstelein, Fergus Falls. Enterprise, May 10, 1960. FRAZIER Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Frazier buried their youngest child last week, Wednesday. Death was caused by the removal of a tumor from its neck. Funeral services were held from the house, Rev. W. J. Conard of Park Rapids officiating. Hubbard County Enterprise, November 6, 1891. GEORGE, Mother in law. Once more death has claimed one of our Pioneers. The mother of Mrs. Frank George died last week and was buried last Wednesday. Enterprise, February 15, 1889. GILLES SUDDEN DEATH OF TOM GILLES Well Known Citizen of Park Rapids Dies Suddenly of Heart Failure Thomas Gilles, known by every old resident of Hubbard county, was taken suddenly ill while at work in the Haberer blacksmith shops Monday afternoon and with hardly a word of warning to those about the place, fell into the arms of Fritz Armbuster unconscious. Stimulants were administered by those present and when partially revived he was taken to the hospital and Dr. Higgs summoned. Under the doctor's care he seemed to be slowly improving and it was thought by those in attendance that prospects were bright for his recovery but in less than an hour after reaching the hospital he suffered a second attack that ended fatally. Thomas M. Gilles was born in Calumet, Wisconsin in 1865 and with Mrs. Gilles located at Hubbard in 1888 where he engaged in the blacksmith business with John Bement. In 1901 he moved to Park Rapids and has been in the employ of John Haberer and Son up to the time of his death. Tom Gilles was known by every old resident of the county and of that genial disposition that not only made but kept the friendship of every one he came in contact with. He will be missed by all and particularly so by the old customers of the Haberer shop. The funeral will be held from the residence tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock and will be conducted under the auspices of the order of Odd Fellows, of which deceased was a member. Rev. H. R. McKee officiating. Among the relatives from away expected to be present at the services are M. Gilles, a brother from New Haven, Iowa: Mrs. Robert Pritchard, a sister from Missoula, Mont., and Mrs. M. Buxton, an adopted daughter from New York City. Hubbard County Journal, July 16, 1914. GLASS ANOTHER LOCAL PIONEER ANSWERS LAST SUMMONS William Glass Succumbs Following Illness of Several Months; Funeral Held Sunday Quite a number of people from this city motored Sunday to Sebeka to attend the funeral of the late William Glass, a former Park Rapids resident. The services were held at one o'clock from the home and were largely attended. Rev. Olney pastor of the Methodist church at Menahga, officiated and the choir sang "Some Blessed Day". "He Knows It All" and "Rock of the Ages". Internment took place at the Hubbard cemetery by the side of his mother, the burial services being attended by a large number of the old time residents of that community. Robert William Glass was born at Elliota, Filmore County, Minn., on January 18, 1857. In 1870 he with his parents moved to Floyd, Iowa. The year 1880 he came to Hubbard County where he resided for some years, also living for a time at Verndale and Duluth. Coming again to this county he was united in marriage to Miss Edith W. Mascol at Park Rapids. To this union four children were born, Robert of Park Rapids, Mrs. Oral Tullis and Frances of Sebeka and an infant daughter who died at birth. The family resided in this city about sixteen years, Mr. Glass working at his trade as a blacksmith. He was ever known as a good neighbor and a kind and devoted husband and father. The year 1917 the family moved to Sebeka where they have since made their home, Mr. Glass owning and operating a blacksmith shop there. He had been confined to his bed since the later part of June where he suffered from inflammatory rheumatism and other complications until the time of his death which occurred at his home there Friday afternoon. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife, and children, Mr. and Mrs. Rene Claflin and June, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Wright and Mrs. John Hinds of this city. Mrs. Algin Ashburner of Beach, N. D. Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Corlis of Henderson, Minn., Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Walker of Hibbing, Mrs. Mildred Benham and Al Rehard of Akeley, Mr. and Mrs., V. S. Benham and Mrs. Raleigh Pike of Yola, Mr. and Mrs. William Claflin of Menahga and Mrs. Stanley Grant of Princeton. Newspaper Clipping. Name of Publication and Date Unknown. September 16, 1927 ? GLASS Mrs. John Glass died very suddenly at her home near Shell City, Monday Sept. 18th. No lingering disease. The news of her sudden decease will make the heart of many a friend and dear one grow sad. Enterprise, Shell City Items. Sept. 21, 1882 GOLLNICK Mrs. Gertrude Gollnick, 75, of Warren, a former Park Rapids resident, died Monday, July 24 at Warren. Cause of death was Cancer. Gertrude Defenbaugh was married to Emil Gollnick, who precede her in death. She leaves five children, Mrs. Ivan Anderson (Thelma) of Stephen, Mrs. Ray Rutz, (Callie), of Warren, Mrs. Storie (Marcella) and Emil Gollnick, of Minneapolis and Ione, of Moorhead, and a sister, Mrs. W. D. Cary of Park Rapids. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 27, at the First Covenant church of Warren and the internment was made in the family lot at the Hubbard cemetery. Mrs. W. D. Carey attended the funeral services. Newspaper Clipping. Name of Publication and Date Unknown. GOODWIN Robert Goodwin, 95, of Downers Grove, IL, formerly a Hubbard resident died Friday, June 6, 1997 at Hinsdale Hospital. He was former owner of Ornamental Iron Works and black smith in Downers Grove. He owned a farm outside of Hubbard for more than 20 years. While in Hubbard he was a member of the Headwaters Chapter of Barber shoppers. He is survived by two sons, Robert and Thomas; two daughters, Lynne Matsuda and Ann Oliver; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lilllan. All arrangements were handled by the Toon Funeral Home of Downers Grove. Park Rapids Enterprise, July 26, 1997. GOULD John (Jack) Wallace Gould, 90, longtime resident of Two inlets died Tuesday, Dec. 9 1997 in Rapid City, SD. He was born Jan. 26, 1907 in Hayes, SD to Josephine Hardy and Harry Lee Gould. He lived in Minneapolis, Brainerd and Park Rapids, where he graduated from Park Rapids High School. He worked for R. J. Reynolds and Wells Lamont Glove Co. as a salesman and later started the Gould Glove Co. He rode the rails west working as a laborer at the Grand Coulee Dam. Later he worked for the Seattle Post then on to Los Angeles where he learned commercial photography. In 1938, he returned to Minneapolis and worked for Photo Craft specializing in children's photography. He was united in marriage in 1939 to Antonette Finco. In 1942, he opened his own photographic studio, specializing in children's photography. He continued in the photography business until his retirement in 1972. In 1958 he spearheaded a fund drive for new band uniforms for the Park Rapids High School Band.. He was president of the Band Boosters. He was a member of the Rev. James Rocca Council of the Knights of Columbus and the Eagles Club. He is survived by his wife; his seven children, Joanne Pruszinske of Bloomington, Terri Bianca of Huntsville, AL, Andrea Sabow, John Gould and Michael Gould all of Rapid City, Patricia Muckala of Proctor, MN and Frank Gould of Aberdeen, SD; 25 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Visitation: Friday, Dec. 12 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Cease Family Funeral Home in Park Rapids. A rosary service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Funeral: Saturday, Dec. 13 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Two Inlets with Monsignor William O'Connell conducting the service. Internment: St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Library for the Blind, c/o PO Box 5510, Rapid City, SD 55709. Park Rapids Enterprise, Dec. 1997. GRANT E. Louise Grant of Augusta, GA. died Wednesday, June 10, 1993 in Augusta. She was born to Stanley C. and Winifred Marian Grant in Minnesota and graduated from Park Rapids High School. Her career spanned 60 years in the nursing service, 56 years as a registered nurse. She was First Dean of the Medical College of Georgia School of Nursing serving 21 years in this position. Former Dean of the Medical College of Virginia School of Nursing serving eight years in this position. Received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Minnesota and masters degree from Teachers College of Columbia University of New York. She worked with the American Red Cross and the National League of Nursing and after her retirement she served as a consultant on various governmental projects. She was Dean Emerita and Professor Emerita Medical College of GA School of Nursing. She was a member of St. John United Methodist Church, former board member of the Georgia State Board of Nursing, member of the Medical College of Georgia School of Nursing Alumni, the Teachers College of Columbia University Alumni, member of the American Nurses Association and a member of the American Cancer Society. She is survived by one first cousin, Mrs. Amy Gustafson of Hibbing and a number of second cousins and loving friends. Preceding her in death were her parents. Funeral services will be held today (Saturday) July 3, 1993 at 5:00 p.m. at St. John United Methodist Church in Augusta, GA. with Rev. John Brown officiating. Burial will be at Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis, Elliot Sons Funeral Home of Augusta was in charge of all the arrangements. Memorials may be sent to the Medical College of Georgia School of Nursing, 1446 Harper Street, Augusta, GA 30912 or to St. John United Methodist Church, 736 Greene Street, Augusta, GA 30901. Park Rapids Enterprise, July 3, 1993. GRIGSBY Mrs. A. O. Grigsby of Hubbard died last Friday. A correspondent from that village sends us the following tribute to her worth: In the death of Mrs. Grigsby, a husband has lost a faithful and loving wife and the community a noble Christian woman, whose only aim was to do good. Mr. Grigsby has our sincere sympathy in this hour of his deep affliction. Enterprise, February 24, 1888. GUENTHART John Guenthart of Elbow Lake was on his way home from the election Tuesday evening. He stopped in at Mr. Kruft's and took supper. Shortly after complained of a pain in his side and in a few minutes expired. The cause was undoubtedly heart disease. Mr. G. was a Swiss, at the time of his death 68 years old. He came to Elbow Lake in 1883. He leaves a wife and one son. The funeral is to be next Sunday. His son requests us to express their appreciation to the neighbors for their kindness. Hubbard County Enterprise, March 11, 1892.