Various Obits Surnames H, Hubbard Co., MN

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OBITUARIES-- Surnames H

HARTMAN Resident of Hubbard Community Dies After Long Illness. 
Stephen A. Hartman resident of Hubbard community died Wednesday 
August 14, at his home following an extended illness having been in 
poor health the past seventeen years. Funeral services were held at the 
home Friday after noon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Esler of Menahga 
officiating.  Burial was made in the Hubbard cemetery. Mr. Hartman 
was born September 15, 1856 at Appleton, Wis. At the age of eight 
years he moved with his parents to Floyd county, Iowa, where he grew 
to manhood. On June 28, 1882 he was united in marriage to Ernestine 
Ash Miller.  To the union there were born three children, Two 
daughters and a son who were with him at his last hours. In the spring 
of 1911 The family moved to this community making their home at 
the farm located two and one half miles south of Hubbard where he 
has since resided. Mr. Hartman was a devoted husband and father.  
His health had been poorly since the year 1918 and on July 18, 1935 
he was taken worse and relieved of his suffering as above stated at the 
age of 78 years and eleven months. Surviving are the wife, Ernestine, 
two daughters Mrs. Maude Morgan and Mrs. Nina Needles a son L.O. 
Hartman, a step daughter, Mrs. Alice Anderson, seven grand children, 
and nine great grand children. Relatives from away attending the 
funeral services were Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Peterson of Fargo, Lee 
Peterson of Watertown, s> D., Mrs. Alice Anderson of Minneapolis, 
George Focht of St. Paul, Mrs. Marie Gaum of Longby, Albert Morgan 
of Cloquet and Mrs. Geo. Claflin of Duluth. Newspaper Clipping. 
Name of Publication and Date Unknown.  

HAWKINS Earl Dwayne Hawkins 78, of Park Rapids died Monday, 
June 23, 1997 at the Heritage Living Center in Park Rapids. He was 
born Aug. 4, 1918 to Rupert and Emma (Stuve) Hawkins in Park 
Rapids. He moved to Laporte and then back to Park Rapids in 1934, 
where he worked and operated a dairy farm. during the depression he 
worked in the C.C. Camps at Itasca State Park. He also worked with 
his uncle with the Miriam Midway Carnival Show where he worked 
all over the United States. During the war he moved to California 
where he worked in an aircraft factory before being drafted into the 
U.S. Army in l941.  He then went into the Army Air Corps., where he 
was an on board airplane bomber mechanic. He was stationed in Italy 
and received an honorable discharge in 1945. He was united in 
marriage Jan. 16, 1943 to Marie M. Michels in Indianapolis, IN. In 
1955, he began working for Hannah Mining Co. in Nashwauk, MN as 
a truck driver, plant supervisor and in the maintenance department, 
commuting home to Park Rapids. He continued working here until his 
retirement in 1980. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, 
AFLCIO Steel Workers Union, Knights of Columbus, Local CC 
Alumni Group,  Otto  Hendrickson American Legion Post 212, VFW 
of Park Rapids and the Mantrap Valley Sportsman's Club. He is 
survived by his wife; two sons, Darwin (Vickie) of Bemidji and Chuck 
(Gail) of Menahga; one daughter, Patricia K. (Jeff) Zeller of Park 
Rapids; two brothers, Orville (Marge) and Armin (Lois) both of Park 
Rapids; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was 
preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters. Mass of 
Christian Burial: Friday, June 27 at 11 a.m. at St. Peter's Catholic 
Church with Father Rick Boyd officiating. Honorary Casket bearers: 
Clarence Snelling, Thomas Henderson, Vernon Becker and William 
Weeks. Active Casket bearers: Dale Fisher, Robert Nasser, Dan, Bruce 
and Patrick Michels and William Burleson. Interment: St. Peter's 
Catholic Cemetery. Military Honors by Otto Hendrickson American 
Legion  Post  212. All arrangements were handled by the Cease 
Family Funeral Home of Park Rapids. Park Rapids Enterprise, June 
28, 1997.ˆ 

HAWKINS Marie Magdaline Hawkins, 77, of Park Rapids died 
Sunday, Oct. 26, 1997 at her home. She was born March 11, 1920 to 
John and Margaret (Ahrens) Michels in Park Rapids.  She attended 
school through the 8th grade in Park Rapids She then went to work as 
a nanny and later clerked at a grocery store in Park Rapids. , She was 
united in marriage Jan. 16, 1943 to Earl Dwayne Hawkins in 
Indianapolis, IN.   They lived in Amarillo, TX for a time where she 
worked as a waitress and worked in the munitions factory.  In 1948, 
they returned to Park Rapids to a farm where they lived and worked 
until her husband retired in 1980.  She was a member of Si.   Peter's 
Catholic Church and its Ladies Homemakers Club, volunteer 
hairdresser at the nursing home, Hospital Auxiliary, American Legion 
Auxiliary and the VFW Auxiliary. She is survived by two sons, 
Darwin (Vickie) of Bemidji and Chuck (Gail) of Menahga; one 
daughter, Patricia (Jeff) Zeller of Park Rapids; five brothers, John of 
Urbandale, IA, William (Lorraine) of Park Rapids, Raymond of 
Stillwater, Paul (Irene) of Minneapolis and Donald (Alice) of Duluth; 
two sisters, Liz Hanson and Esther (William) Burleson both of Park 
Rapids; six grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.  She was 
preceded in death by her parents, husband and an infant daughter,  
Visitation: Thursday, Oct. 30 from 4 to 8 p.m. The family Vigil 
Service will be at 7  p.m.  at the Cease Family Funeral Home.  Mass of 
Christian Burial; Friday, Oct: at 11 a.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church 
with Father John.  Kleinwachter officiating.  Organist will be Helen 
Fisher.  The musical selections will be, "On Eagles Wings" and 
"Amazing Grace," led by St. Peter's Choir.  Honorary Casket bearers: 
Will  be.  her grandchildren, Michael, Micbelle and Anthony 
Hawkins, Jenna and Kallie Zeller and Jessica Sitz.  Active Casket 
bearers: Thomas Henderson, Daniel and  Bruce Michels, Robert 
Nasser, Gregory Giese and William Weeks. Internment: St. Peter's 
Catholic Cemetery. Park Rapids Enterprise,   Oct. 29, 1997. 

HAYES Funeral services for Mrs. Lida Hayes, 50, of a mile and one 
half west of LaCrosse, who died at home Sunday afternoon, will be 
held at 2 o'clock at the LaCrosse Methodist church. Mrs. Hayes died at 
5:30 following an illness of six months.  She was born in Hubbard 
county, Minn., on Dec. 19, 1897, and came to LaCrosse 27 years ago 
from Valparaiso.  She was married to Phillip Hayes on July 24, 1916 
in Menahga, Minn.  She was a member of the Methodist church of 
LaCrosse. Surviving in addition to her husband are six sons, Grant of 
North Judson, and Eugene, Stanley, Earl, Robert and Dwight, all at 
home; six daughters, Mrs. Laverne Martin of Peru, Ind., Mrs. Marie 
Jackson of Old Santa Fe, Ind., Mrs., Eunice Trumbo of Golden Dale, 
Wash., Mrs. Margaritta Briarly of Valparaiso, Ind., Mrs. Inez Jenks of 
Lacrosse and Edith at home; four brothers, Lawton Denham of 
LaCrosse, Lowell Denham of Farmington, Minn., John Denham of 
Crosby, Minn., and Edmund Denham of Park Rapids, Minn., and 
seven sisters, Mrs., Lana Pike of Park Rapids, Mrs. Lela Drake of 
Spokane, Wash., Mrs. Loreda Mackie of Azusa, Cal., Mrs. Lina Jenks 
of Park Rapids, Mrs. Peggy Moore of Park Rapids, Mrs. Ada DeFoer 
of Westwood, Cal., and Mrs. Nina Langan of Hubbard, Minn.  A son, 
Herbert preceded her in death. The body may be viewed at the 
Methodist church in LaCrosse from 12:30 tomorrow until time of 
services.  The Rev. A. R. Sands of LaCrosse will officiate and burial 
will be in Oak Grove cemetery.  Kosanke Brothers Funeral home is in 
charge of the arrangements. Newspaper Clipping. Name of Publication 
and Date Unknown. 

HAYNES W. J. Haynes, an old soldier who served in a Michigan 
regiment and who has been in this area some ten or twelve years, was 
buried at Osage, Monday.  Rev. Snow conducting the service.  He has 
been in poor health all summer, and for a time was at the Soldier's 
Home, but returned lately. Hubbard County Enterprise, December 16, 
1892. 

HEATH Grant Heath, of Minneapolis, a former resident of  Hubbard  
and brother of Mrs. E. L. Benham, died at his father's home, No.11 
5th Ave. N. E., Minneapolis, on Saturday, Sept. 17.  He was well 
known in  Hubbard  county, having made his home with his sister, 
Mrs. E. L. Benham for about two years.  He was upright and manly in 
all his dealings; bore his last and painful illness without a murmur, 
and left many friends here.  The relatives have the sympathy of all. 
Hubbard Bulletin, reprinted in the Hubbard County Enterprise, 
October 7, 1892. 

HEEGARD Harold "Barney" Heegard, 75, of Park Rapids died 
Sunday, Jan. 4,1998 at his home. He was born March 26, 1922 to John 
and Josephine (Lee) Heegard in Park Rapids. He attended the Park 
Rapids School, graduating with the class of 1941. He enlisted in the 
Army Air Force as a gunner in 1943 and was stationed in England as 
a member of the 401 Bombardier Group of the 8th Air Force. 
Following his honorable discharge in 1946, he returned to Park 
Rapids. He was united in marriage Feb.26, 1951 to Joy Copp in Park 
Rapids. He worked in Garrison, ND on the Garrison Dam. In 1956, he 
returned to Park Rapids and started working for the post office, where 
he worked for 25 years, retiring in 1981. He was a member of Calvary 
Lutheran Church, American Legion, Eagles, VFW and Masonic 
Temple. He is survived by two daughters, Sandy (Dennis) Markuson of 
Stoughton, WI and Holly (Tom) Dickinson of Park Rapids; one 
brother, Harley (Bernette); three grandchildren two step grandchildren 
and 4 nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, 
wife and two brothers. Visitation: Thursday, Jan, 8, from 4 to 7 p.m. at 
the Cease Family Funeral Home in Park Rapids with a Masonic 
Service at 7 PM. Funeral: Friday, Jan. 9, at 1 p.m. at Calvary Lutheran 
Church with Pastor Gene Broughton officiating. Honorary Casket 
bearers: Mike and Joe Fowler, Ron Tenny, Terry Scelanen, Ken 
Bresley and Mike Swanson. Active Casket bearers: Mike and Kelly 
Heegard, Steve Johnson, Mike Swanson, Barry Blanc hard and H. 
Deane Wilson. Military rites by Otto Hendrickson American Legion 
Post. Internment: Bethel Lutheran Cemetery. Park Rapids Enterprise, 
January 7, 1998 

HENDRICKSON Frederick Horton Hendrickson was born Jan.2, 1841 
at Marion, Ill.  He served in the Civil War, enlisting Jan. 2nd, 1863 as 
a private in Co C. 31st Regiment, Ill. Volunteer Infantry.  He received 
an honorable discharge from the service on July 31st, 1865. Mr. 
Hendrickson then came to Minnesota shortly after the war, first, going 
to Meeker county and then to Hubbard county where he has since 
resided with his brother, Alf Hendrickson until about four months ago 
when he was taken to the Minneapolis to the Soldier's Home. He 
passed away May 12th 1914, of apoplexy, at the age of 73 years. He 
leaves to mourn his death 3 brothers, and one sister, besides many 
other relatives and friends. Hubbard County Journal. May 21,1914. 

HENDRICKSON Grandma Hendrickson, who died Wednesday, was 
buried at Hubbard yesterday. We have been unable to learn full 
particulars but will give them next week. Enterprise, May 12, 1893. 

HEPHANIER Mrs. Matthew Nugent received the news of the death of 
her mother, Mrs. Hephanier, of Charleston, Wisconsin, some two 
weeks ago. Enterprise, May 4, 1888. 

HESSELGRAVE Death of William Hesselgrave while blue berrying.  
He leaves a wife and two children, Mrs. McCready of Hubbard and 
Mrs. Bradt of St. Charles and a brother Silas. He was a native of St. 
Lawrence Co. New York. 65 years of age. Buried at St. Charles, came 
here from Chatfield. Enterprise, Aug. 11,1904. 

HILLED Wednesday, Gustav Hilled, living about nine miles north east 
of this place, in Elbow Lake township went into an old well forty feet 
deep to take out the curbing which was in it, for the purpose of placing 
it in a new well which he was to dig.  After he had been at work a 
short time removing the material a portion of the curbing further up 
fell in and over him.  His wife, who was helping him was not able to 
do anything alone.  Neighbors a mile or more distant were summoned 
and others sent to who came with all possible speed.  The man's 
groans could be heard for several hours, but with no windlass or other 
material needed, handy by, little progress toward his rescue was made, 
and tho' the workers did what they could, as the hours advanced, more 
dirt fell in over the buried man and the darkness of night found a 
discouraging outlook.  Again all day yesterday the work went on, and 
last evening as twilight came, at a depth of about thirty feet, the head 
and shoulders of the man were dug out.  He was dead, life having 
evidently fled hours before.  Today the remains will be taken care of 
and arrangements for the funeral made.  It is one of the saddest 
accidents that the Enterprise to record and has cast a shadow over the 
entire community. Gustav Hilled was born in Prussia in the year 1858.  
He came to this country eleven years ago and located on section eleven 
, in Elbow lake township two years ago.  He leaves a wife and five 
children to mourn his loss. Enterprise, December 11, 1890. 

HINDS Community Mourns As Edward Roswell Hinds Is Laid To 
Rest Old Friends And Associates Gather At Hubbard For Funeral 
Services   Rev. Parrish Voices Regret At Passing Of Hubbard Pioneer 
Edward R. Hinds. superintendent of Itasca State Park and resident of 
Hubbard County for almost half a century, passed away at the home of 
his daughter, Mrs. Charles Pierce of Wadena.  The cause of death was 
complications following an operation. The announcement of the death 
of Mr. Hinds came as a distinct shock to the people of Hubbard and of 
this city (Park Rapids), Who could hardly give credence to the fact, 
and the whole community was plunged into mourning. Funeral 
services were held at the I.O.O.F. Hall at Hubbard, and the popularity 
and esteem in which he was held  is evidenced  by the multitude that 
gathered in spite of the inclement weather.  The spacious building was 
filled to the doors, standing room also was taken and many forced to 
remain outside.  It was a silent nevertheless eloquent testimony of the 
many friends who had grown to admire the character and personality 
of the man who had been a resident of the county for almost half a 
century.  The floral offerings were profuse, completely covering the 
casket with fragrant blossoms which added their mute tribute  of 
respect to one so universally loved and respected. The members of The 
Odd Fellows lodge, Rebekahs and Masonic Orders attended the 
services in a body and members of the Knights Templars acted as 
pallbearers. Rev. Parish of the Methodist church of Wadena gave the 
address and in opening, his remarks stated that with the vast number 
of friends and fellow citizens gathering, together with the floral 
offerings, no words he could speak would more highly eulogize the 
esteem in which Mr. Hinds was held.  Rev. Parrish gave a heart to 
heart talk that was wonderful with its comforting message,  Rev. R. J. 
Thomas of the local Episcopal Church assisted in the services. A large 
cortege followed to the cemetery, where the Masonic order took charge 
of the burial services, which were grand in their impressiveness. 
Edward Roswell Hinds was born May 28, 1856 in Bucks County, 
Pennsylvania, at the age of five years moving to Benton, Maine, where 
he received his education in the common schools of that city, and 
spent his young manhood.  At the age of 24 years he came to 
Minnesota, spending the summer of 1879 at Stillwater and in Meeker 
County, where he was a member of a threshing crew.  That fall with 
his brother Asher, Sam Todd and other members of the crew, they 
decided to come to this part of the state and accordingly started out 
with the threshing crew, finally reaching what is now Hubbard,  They 
set up a sawmill at the dam on Long Lake, using the threshing engine 
for power and sawed the first lumber and building material for many 
of the frame buildings of the early pioneer days. Mr. Hinds took up a 
homestead a mile and a half from Hubbard, in what was then Cass 
County.  December 30, 1883, he was united in marriage to Mary 
Wilkins and together they toiled with the other early settlers and by 
their labors soon had a home in the wilderness that was the scene of 
many social gatherings.  This union was blessed with three children, 
two sons and a daughter, Dr. F. W. Hinds of Park Rapids (Fred), 
Temple E. Hinds of Hubbard and Mrs. Charles Pierce of Wadena.  
Their hardships and struggles were not lived in vain for they lived to 
see the realization of their dreams of a good home, educated children 
happiness and prosperity. Few men in one community enjoyed the 
wide and respected acquaintance that was enjoyed by "Ed" Hinds.  He 
had been a resident of the county for forty five years, almost half a 
century, taking a prominent part in its affairs  and identifying himself 
with all that was progressive and public spirited. In the early days he 
served as county auditor, county commissioner and town and school 
offices besides at one time being postmaster at Hubbard.  He served in 
the Minnesota House of Representatives of the Legislature in the 1903, 
1905, and 1909 sessions, retiring voluntarily after the 1909 session.  
He was re elected without opposition in 1914 and also served in the 
1917, 1919 and 1921 sessions, when he retired to take up the position 
of Superintendent of Itasca State Park. He was an honored member of 
the Masonic, Odd Fellows and Woodmen fraternal societies as well as 
an active member of the Park Rapids Community Club. Copied from a 
Hinds family copy of the obituary, dated  May 8. 1924.  

HINDS Funeral services for Lee Roy  W. Hinds were held Friday, at 
the St. John's Lutheran church, Akeley, with Rev. H. A. Mutterer 
officiating.  Music was provided by Patricia Schaper and interment 
was at Hubbard cemetery. Mr. Hinds died at his home in Badora 
township on Tuesday, June 20, at the age of 56.  He had been in ill 
health for about a year, and death was attributed to heart disease and 
leukemia. Lee Roy Wright Hinds was born Feb.10, 1911 at Hubbard 
the son of John S. and Nellie Hinds.  He attended elementary school at 
Hubbard and Park Rapids, and high school at Park Rapids, where he 
lived from 1919 to 1941. On June 12, 1934 he married Audrey M. 
Tollefson at Montevideo. Minn. and they also lived in Backus, 
Minneapolis, and Truman, Minn. before moving to Badora in 1949. 
Employed through the years in the Forestry Service, he was 
superintendent of the Badora State Nursery from 1949 to 1966.  He 
was active in conservation organizations and held various offices in St. 
John's Lutheran church at Akeley, of which he was a member. His 
hobbies included hunting, fishing and metal work. Surviving are his 
wife Audrey; a son, Lee Roy W. Hinds, Jr. of Bismark, N. D.; a 
daughter, Mrs. Jean Strebig of Cave Junction, Ore.; six grandchildren; 
Janice, Katheryn, Valerie and Jonathan Hinds and James and 
Christopher Strebig; a sister, Mrs. Ray Clement of Nevis; and two 
brothers, Neil Hinds of Hubbard and Asher Hinds of Seattle. Relatives 
attending the funeral from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hinds 
of Bismark, N. D.; Mr. and Mrs. James Strebig of Cave Junction, Ore.; 
Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Hauge and son, Clarkfield;  Mr. and Mrs. Jay 
Roney of Homewood, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tollefson, Mr. and 
Mrs. Robert Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Zimmerman, Newspaper 
Clipping. Name of Publication and Date Unknown.  

HINDS James Eugene Hinds, 75, of Hubbard, died Friday, Aug. 27, 
1993 at the Heritage Living Center in Park Rapids. He was born Oct. 
27, 1917 in Menahga and lived most of his life in the Hubbard area. 
He farmed until 1969 and also drove school bus for the Hubbard and 
Park Rapids school districts for many years.  He married Viola Pike, 
who passed away January 1977, after 40 years of marriage.  He worked 
for 3M Wonewok Lodge for 12 years, retiring in 1983.  He married 
Else Undem in 1978. He was a member of the Hubbard Methodist 
Church, International Order of Odd Fellows, Masons and Eagles. He 
is survived by his wife, Else of Hubbard; one sister, Lillilue (Ray) 
Rosenberg of Park Rapids; one daughter, Shirley Kleffman of Grand 
Rapids; two sons, Gary (Sandra) of Hinckley and Jim (Jeanne) of Ely; 
five stepsons. Allen (Marcia) Undem of Park Rapids; Roger (Debbie) 
Undem of Mora; Tom (Sheryl) Undem of Park Rapids; Dave (Kathy) 
Undem of Mora; and Brad (Nancy)Undem of Baltimore, MD; two 
stepdaughters, Jeanne (Jim Jr.) Hinds of Ely and Beverly Undem of 
Alexandria; 23 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.  
Preceding him in death was his wife Viola. Honorary casket bearers 
were Leonard Truhn, Cliff Quick, Larry Stromback, Rahl Dissmore, 
Virgil Blanchard, Stan Fransen, Gordy Dennis, Willard Stonelake, 
Dale Pike and Winston and Paul Manlove. Casket bearers were Earl 
Holmes, Leonard LaBonte, Chuck Flowers, Joe Gunn, Daryl Herschel 
and Don Wilson. Funeral services were held Sunday, Aug. 29, 1993 at 
2 p.m. at the Hubbard Methodist Church with Rev. Gary Walpole 
officiating.  Organist was Phyllis Bolton.  Vocalists were Dennis and 
Edward Bolton singing "On Eagles Wings" and "Nearer My God To 
Thee." Burial was at the Hubbard Cemetery.  Jones Behrens Funeral 
Home of Park Rapids in charge of all the arrangements. Park Rapids 
Enterprise, Sept. 1,1993. 

HORTON The baby boy of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Horton died suddenly 
Wednesday night.  The little one had been sick, but was not considered 
dangerously ill.  Mr. Horton is away, and it is uncertain when he may 
return.  The parents and friends have the sympathy of all in their loss. 
Enterprise, August 30, 1889. 

HOSMER Mrs. Mildred Hosmer, 73 past away Saturday, Feb. 1, at St. 
Joseph's hospital in Park Rapids.  Mrs. Hosmer was born April 20, 
1890 in Henrietta Township, daughter of Warren and Cora Pike.  She 
is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Phil (Beth) Bubb; and two brothers, 
Earl Pike of Park Rapids and Lynn Pike of Everett, Wash. Funeral 
services were conducted Tuesday , Feb. 4, at Frazey Funeral Home in 
Park Rapids at 2:00 p. m. Rev. Edward Shannon officiated. A 
complete obituary will appear in next weeks Enterprise. Enterprise, 

HOWARD Jarvis Howard who has been sick for some months, died 
last Wednesday morning.  The remains were taken to Wadena this 
morning for internment.  He was one of the earliest settlers in 
Northern Minnesota and as an Indian trader had a wide acquaintance.  
Further obituary notice next week. Hubbard County Enterprise, May 
29, 1892. 

HOWARD Mr. Howard's little boy, Charley, aged three years, died 
Friday morning, May 1st, after a brief illness of a few hours.  Dr. 
Walling was sent for, but the disease had run its course before his 
arrival.  Rev. W. Denley conducted the funeral service on Saturday. 
Enterprise, May 8, 1885. 

HOWER A little child of Ruben Hower, of Osage, died last Sunday of 
scarlet fever.  We understand that there are several cases of the fever 
over that way, but trust they will not prove serious.  Too much care 
cannot be taken however to keep it from spreading. Enterprise, May 
17, 1889.