Various Obits Surnames P thru R, 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 P thru R PARKS Elmer A. Parks, 81, of Park Rapids died Monday, May 26, 1997 at his home. He was born Feb. 13, 1916 near Osage to Clarence and Ethel (Clemmons) Parks. He attended country school in Osage. He worked one year with the Civilian Conservation Corps near Elbow Lake. Later he ventured to Minneapolis where he worked at a Machine shop. He spent two years attending the St. Paul Bible College. After college he traveled with his brothers to the West Coast where he worked at large lumber mills near Mt. St. Helens, WA. In the 1930s he returned home and worked as a logger. He was united in marriage Oct. 8, 1941 to Edna LaMay Crandall in Moorhead. He entered the United States Army and served his country from 1941 1944. He returned to Park Rapids and began operating heavy equipment. In 1950, he began working for Hubbard County operating road graders and snowplows for 20 years. He was a member of Park Rapids Church of Christ and lifetime member of Otto Hendrickson American Legion Post 212. He is survived by his wife; one son, Norman (Michelle) of Park Rapids; three sisters, Ella Grubstad of Minneapolis, Naomi Cole of Grand Forks, ND and Ida Swanson of Minneapolis; one brother, Russell Parks of Paynesville; five grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Norma, four brothers and three sisters. Visitation: Today (Wednesday) from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Jones Pearson Funeral Home and on Thursday from 9 a.m. to the time of services. Funeral: Thursday, May 29 at 2 p.m. at the Jones Pearson Funeral Home with Minister Donovan Johnson officiating. The music will be led by Tom Condiff. The congregational hymns will be, Precious Lord, Take My Hand, Amazing Grace Knell At The Cross. Honorary Casket bearers : Don Hess, Clyde Johnson, Harold Rutherford, Gordon Smith, Morace Stephens and Dale Pritchard. Active Casket bearers: Steve Crandall, Frank Donay, Charlie Lord, Steve Thomas, Ron Pritchett, Jim Crook and Rev. LeRoy Parks., Internment: Greenwood Cemetery. Military honors will be conducted by the Otto Hendrickson American Legion Post 212. Ray Vaadland will play taps. All arrangements are being made by the Jones Pearson Funeral Home of Park Rapids. Enterprise, May 28, 1997. PAVITT Supt. Pavitt's ten year old daughter, Belle, died Friday night of scarlet fever and a proper quarantine has been established. The deceased was a bright pretty child and the family have the sympathy of the entire community. Hubbard County Enterprise, December 23, 1892. PEABODY OLD RESIDENT OF PARK RAPIDS PASSES AWAY John C. Peabody, well known and a long time resident of Park Rapids, aged 65 years and three months passed away at the hospital in Fergus Falls on Sunday, December 15 at 1:40 P. M. Death was caused by angina pectoris. Although Mr. Peabody had been ill for two months his condition was not serious until the last. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, December 18 at 2 P. M. at the Folkstead Funeral home, with Rev. I. L. Seger officiating. The pallbearers were Harry Ressler, Joe Wilson, Phil Szuszitzky, Frank Coleman, Herman Lindemann and E. C. Languth. Internment was made in the family lot in Greenwood cemetery. John C. Peabody was born on September 4, 1890 in Viroqua, Wis. In 1884 he moved to Duluth and there he married Anna S. Johnson. They remained in Duluth several years and then moved to Park Rapids in 1900. Mr. Peabody was in charge of the Commercial Hotel until about ten years ago and also served on the police force for many years. Mrs. Peabody passed away in 1933. Members of the immediate family surviving are his two sons, William and Roy Peabody of Park Rapids. (Something wrong with that birth date. He moved to Duluth six years before he was born.) Newspaper Clipping. Name of Publication and Date Unknown. PEIRCE Mrs. G. H. Rice received a telegram Sunday evening from Riceville, Iowa, conveying the sad news of the death of her father, Mr. W. H. Peirce. He was over eighty years of age and one of the older settlers of that section. Mrs. Rice left for Riceville Monday morning. Enterprise, December 14, 1888. PESENSKE The death of Mrs. Julias Pesenske leaves a family of 7 children, the oldest but 13 and the youngest a babe of four months, to feel the loss of a mother's love and care. We understand that some of the children are to be taken into other homes. They are in needy circumstances and their case is one that calls for prompt and sure relief. We were glad to see Mr. David Mandigo around yesterday with a subscription paper in their behalf. We understand that some of the ladies are also interesting themselves in their interest. Enterprise, June 7, 1883. PESINSKE Michael Pesinke's little child aged two years, died recently. Enterprise, Aug. 28,1885. PETRIE At his father's home near Park Rapids, Monday, September 17th, Paul, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Petrie, aged nearly four years. The little boy was taken ill with a fever about two weeks ago, and although every thing possible was done for the little sufferer by physicians, the parents and friends, he died Monday morning about eleven o'clock. He was the eldest child, a bright little boy, and a pet of a large circle of relatives and friends. His pleasant and affectionate ways attracted every one, and the bereaved ones have the sympathy of all in their sorrow. The funeral services were held at the house Tuesday, Rev. Wm. Carter officiating. The remains were laid in the Greenwood cemetery. Enterprise, September 21, 1888. PETRIE Blanche Petrie, the youngest child and only daughter of Daniel and Ione Petrie, aged one year and four months, on Wednesday, July 28th, at the home of L. Petrie, Park Rapids. Enterprise, July 30,1886. PETRIE Harry Leroy Petrie, aged 67, better known as Roy Petrie, lifelong resident of Park Rapids, died Saturday afternoon August 12, at the Veterans hospital in Fargo, where he had been a patient only a week. He had been in ill health for some time. A son of Daniel and Ione Petrie, Roy was born May 26, 1883 in Park Rapids and received his education in the local schools. He was a veteran of the Spanish American War, having enlisted in August 1899 and was honorably discharged in November 1901. His marriage to Hazel Estelle Johnson occurred November 7, 1903 in Park Rapids, and five sons were born to the union. Mr. Petrie engaged in farming in this vicinity and in the hotel and restaurant business in Park Rapids. Retiring from that line of work, he engaged in lumbering business of late. Mrs. Petrie's sudden death last December 28, and his son Harold's sudden death last May 12, in an auto accident, were great blows to Mr. Petrie from which he had not recovered. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran church and of the veterans of Foreign Wars Post. He was a good father and had many friends who will learn with regret of his sudden passing. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at St. John's Lutheran church. Rev. Nissen officiated and the church was filled with relatives and friends. A wealth of floral tributes banked the flag draped casket. Burial was made in the family lot in Greenwood cemetery with full military rites. A firing squad fired a salute and the bugler sounded "Taps". Honorary pallbearers were Ben Glantz, Lawrence Campbell, D. Hazelton, Ward Gage, Harry Ressler and Chester Dodge. Active pallbearers were Pete Thompson, R. E. Scheerer, Norbin Pritchett, Charles Valentine, Dick Ackerman and Jess Emry. Surviving are three sons, Daniel of Aberdeen, South Dakota, Fred and Walter of Park Rapids. The wife and sons Harold and Sidney, the later a World War II veteran, preceded him in death. There are seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren, also a sister Mrs. Della Fetter of Mound, brother Fred of Cashion, Wis., a half brother Earl of St. Paul and two half sisters, Mrs. Emma Ernest of Alington Heights, Illinois and Inez Elms of Goodhue, also many cousins. Newspaper Clipping. Name of Publication and Date Unknown. PIKE Chas. F. Pike, Pioneer Resident of Hubbard Called. Funeral Saturday The death July 23 of Charles Fremont Pike of Hubbard Township takes another of the county's oldest pioneers, as he had lived here since 1882. Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at the Alliance church at Hubbard, Rev. John Turnbull and Rev. Wallace Anderson officiating. The large attendance of friends and neighbors and the many floral offerings bespoke the high esteem in which the diseased was held. Pallbearers were Ed Neuenschwander, Frank Sanford, Don Doane, Ed Branham, Guy Defenbaugh and Will Branham. Burial was made in the family lot at the Hubbard cemetery, Verle Frazey in charge. A son of Mr. and Mrs. Clement Pike, Charles Fremont was born December 25, 1856 at Wellington, Maine. When eight years old he moved with his parents to Wisconsin and later to Iowa. The year 1882 he came to this state, settling on a farm near Hubbard. He was married to Julia A. Yaeger and five children were born to the union. Mr. Pike had spent most of his life on the farm in Hubbard Township. During the long span of years he held many offices of trust. He was a devoted husband and father and a splendid neighbor. Since the death February 1921 of Mrs. Pike while they were at Bellinham, Washington, visiting relatives, Mr. Pike had made his home with his children. He had been in failing health for years but confined to his bed only a short time. Surviving are three daughters and two sons, who are Raughla and Leonard Pike, Mrs. James Lemon and Mrs. Tom Morgan, all of Hubbard, and Mrs. Zack Lemon of Akeley. There are sixteen grand children and one granddaughter, also three brothers, Joe L. Pike, Brownsdale, Warren Pike, Waupaun, Wis., and A. Mel Pike, Hollywood, Calif. Relatives from a distance in attendance at the funeral were Joe L. Pike, Brownsdale, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Zimmerman and Mrs. Mabel Dedrictson of Minneapolis. Enterprise, July 31, 1941. PITNEY Died: At her home in Hubbard, July 21, 1914, Mrs. Prescilla May Pitney, aged 54 years. Mrs. Pitney was born at Springfield, Maine and leaves three sons: Ernest B., Frank L. and William F. Pitney and one daughter, Hazel May Pitney to mourn her death. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Kingman officiating. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community in their affliction. Hubbard County Journal, July 23, 1914. POLLOCK Mildred Mae Pollock, age 84, of Park Rapids, MN, passed away on Friday, February 9, 1996 at the Heritage Living Center in Park Rapids, MN. Mildred was born on December 1, 1911 in Nora Springs, Iowa to Frank arid Mary (Murphy) Dunham. She attended grade school in Wadena, MN. Her family moved several times during her childhood until settling on a farm near Park Rapids on Duck Lake. They later moved to a farm near 3rd Crow Wing Lake. Mildred graduated from the Park Rapids High School with the Class of 1931. After graduating. she was united in marriage to George Pollock in Park Rapids on April 2. 1936 This union was blessed with one son, Daryl. The young family settled on a farm near Hubbard where they both engaged in crop arid livestock farming. Mildred's life was saddened by the death of her husband, George in April of 1983. She continued to live on the farm with her son until selling it in 1990, at which time she moved in to Park Rapids. Due to failing health. she moved into the Heritage Living Center in Park Rapids in January of 1994. Mildred enjoyed cooking, gardening, sewing, and traveling. She also liked to go blueberry and raspberry picking. She was an active member of the Hubbard United Methodist Church. She will he lovingly remembered by her' son, Daryl, of Park Rapids; 2 Sisters, Mona (Willard) Johnson of Park Rapids, and Charlotte (Morris) Rognstad of Park Rapids; I brother, Donald Dunham of Park Rapids. as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, parents, 2 brothers. arid 1 sister. POTTER SILAS POTTER, 79 DIES IN IOWA CITY Silas M. Potter, a pioneer settler in Hubbard county, died at the home of his son, Emmet, in Iowa City, Iowa, on January 15. He had been ill only three days from complications resulting from old age. Funeral services were conducted January 19, at Fredricksburg, Iowa, his birthplace. Percy C. Potter, his son and Walter Vokes, a cousin, went from here to attend the last rites. Mr. Potter's wife passed away last fall, and since that time has made his home with a son, Emmet. Other relatives surviving are a third son, William O. Potter of Iowa City, a brother, Rufus Potter, of Hubbard County, and five grand children. Born February 17, 1860, Silas Potter grew to manhood in Fredricksburg, Iowa, and in 1887 was married to Etta B. Adams of that place. Three sons were born to them, all surviving. In 1891 he came to Hubbard County and homesteaded a piece of land in Crow Wing Township,. In 1916 he came back to Hubbard County and resided here until 1928. He always took an active part in public affairs, holding various school district and township offices here, and served three terms as mayor of Fredricksburg, Iowa. Newspaper Clipping. Name of Publication and Date Unknown. PRATT Died: At her home in Carsonville, Aug. 7th, Mrs. Geo. Pratt, wife of Geo. I Pratt. Mrs. Pratt was born in Leavenworth Co., Kansas, April 5th, 1864. She was married at Faribault, Minn. June 10th 1883, and came to Carsonville, where she died after a long illness. She leaves a husband and one child, besides many near relatives and friends to mourn her loss. Just before she died she sang part of a hymn and bade them all good bye. Her faith in her Savior was strong and abiding. Enterprise, Aug. 15,1884. PRITCHETT Mabel "Pepsi" Pritcbett , 76, of Park Rapids died Sunday, Oct. 26, 1997 at St. Judes Hospital in Fullerton, CA. She was born July 23, 1921 to Albert and Nina ( Pajori ) Eskola in Round Lake Township. She was united in marriage in to Kenneth J. Emry . They moved to So. California. She was united in marriage in 1972 to Norb Pritchett. She is survived by one son, Ken (Diane) Emry of Placentia , CA; two daughters, Sandy Pittman of Irvine, CA and Nina (Tim) Wiley of Anaheim, CA; three stepdaughters, Pam (Andy) Roberts, Mary (Bob) Safratowich both of Park Rapids and Barbara (Duane) Tingum of Alexandria, MN; one sister, Midge Harju of Menahga; eight grandchildren, two great grandchildren, 14 Step grandchildren, eight step great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, one sister and three brothers. Memorial Service: Thursday, Nov. 6 at 2 p.m. at the River‚side United Methodist Church in Park Rapids. Park Rapids Enterprise, Nov. 5, 1997. RAMSEY Mrs. Joseph Ramsey of First Prairie died of consumption, at her home Saturday last. Enterprise, Feb. 27,1885. REESE Dorothy Margaret Reese, 84, of Tahlequah , OK, formerly of Park Rapids died Friday, Oct.24, 1997 at the Tahlequah Memorial Hospital in Tahlequah . She was born Feb.11, 1913 in St. Cloud to Russell and Anna (Adams), Sluyter. She settled in the Park Rapids area. She was united in marriage to Jess Taig . She was united in marriage in 1970 to Vernon Reese. She was a resident of Park Rapids for 35 years, where she was a charter member of Faith Baptist Church and taught Sunday School. She retired to Go Ye Village in Tahlequah in 1983. She is survived by one daughter, Nancy (Jim) May of Park Rapids; three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two husbands, twin infant sons and a granddaughter. Visitation: To d a y (Wednesday) from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Faith Baptist Church in Park Rapids. Funeral: Today (Wednesday) at 2 p.m. at the Faith Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Waller officiating. The organist will be Jan Wolff. Special music selections will include a trio of Jan Henderson, Jan Lundston and Roberta Malm. Active Casket bearers : Cary Hauth, David, Don, Greg and Tyler May and Mark Vik. Interment: Greenwood Cemetery. All arrangements are being handled by the Jones Pearson Funeral Home of Park Rapids. Enterprise, Oct. 29, 1997 REPLOGLE JOSEPH REPLOGLE SERVICES TUESDAY Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Replogle home for Joseph Replogle who died Sunday. The Rev. G. H. Dahlburg officiated. Internment was made in the Hubbard cemetery. Born in 1859 at Unenviously, IA., he lived there until 1880 when he moved to Farragut, Iowa. In 1884 in company with Joe Delaney Sr., he came to Hubbard and started building a mill which was accidentally destroyed the day it was finished. Rebuilt, the mill passed into new hands but was operated by Mr. Replogle for five years. Other mills he had charge of were at Philbrook, Minn. at Menahga and L. H. Rice's mill in Park Rapids. In 1892 Mr. Replogle was married to Nettie Beardsley at Sailor, Mich. For the last twenty odd years Mr. and Mrs. Replogle have resided at their farm near Hubbard. Surviving are his wife; his daughter, Mrs. Ralph Batcheller, two brothers, A. H. Replogle of Waterloo, Iowa and O. H. Replogle of Ottumwa, Iowa; and two sisters, Mrs. Anna Rost of Coronada, California and Mrs. A. D. Van Meter of Centerville, Iowa. Newspaper Clipping. Name of Publication and Date Unknown. REPLOGLE Funeral services for Nettie Replogle, 87 year old resident of Park Rapids, who died suddenly on January 18 at her home on N. Main street, were held Saturday afternoon, January 22, at the First Baptist with Rev. Irwin Olafson assisted by Rev. Martin Eastman of Hubbard officiating. Burial was made in the family lot at Hubbard under direction of the Erickson Funeral Home of Nevis. Nettie Beardsley was born August 10, 1867 near Union, Mich., the tenth child of David and Caroline Beardsley. She received her education there and taught school in Michigan before coming to Minnesota where she continued to teach for several years. On May 8, 1892, she was married to Joseph Replogle and they resided at Hubbard where a daughter, Vee Jane was born. For several years the family lived in North Dakota then returned to Hubbard County and resided on a farm in Henrietta township until the death of Mr. Replogle in 1935. After the death of her husband Mrs. Replogle made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Ralph Batcheller (Vee Jane) until the latter's death a year ago when she was again left alone. The Baptist church was the church of Mrs. Replogles choice and she was a regular attendant as long as her health permitted. A number of nieces and nephews and a host of friends helped to cheer the lonely days of her final years. Surviving are two sisters, Clara Beardsley and Mrs. L. P. Vogtman (Dora) both of Park Rapids. Newspaper Clipping. Name of Publication and Date Unknown. January 27, 1954. ? , RESCH It was Mr.Resch's infant son that died, not a daughter. Enterprise, May 31, 1883. RESCH The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Resch died and was buried Monday. Enterprise, May 24, 1883. RICE Death of Charles F. Rice, at the family residence, Park Rapids, Saturday, August 18, Charles F. Rice, aged 34 years. IN MEMORIAM Charles F. Rice was born near Panama, Chatauqua County, New York, September 3rd, 1854. His parents moved to Howard county, Iowa, in 1856, remaining there a year or two and the returning to their former home. In western New York and northern Pennsylvania, where his father's work in the Methodist ministry took him, he grew up to manhood. Always thoughtful and serious, mindful of the claims of God, as well as man, upon him, at the age of fourteen, he first made profession of his faith in Christ as his savior. When eighteen he left his father's home and came west settling at Osage ,Iowa. Here he attended the Cedar Valley Seminary for a while. In July, 1873 he was married to Miss Mary L. Tuller, of Osage, Iowa, who, with three children mourns his loss. Shortly after his marriage he removed to Del Rapids, Dakota, where he took up land. In 1881 he came to the Shell Prairies. He built the first frame house on the town plat. He was the first postmaster at this place, typhoid Enterprise, August 24, 1888. RICE Little Mamie Rice, daughter of C. F. Rice, so lately deceased, was born December 11, 1884 and died September 22, 1888. Enterprise, September 28, 1888. RICHARDS Died, Saturday, February 6th of lung fever, the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Richards. The funeral was held Monday at the M. E. church, conducted by R. G. Green and the remains laid to rest in the Hubbard cemetery. Enterprise, Feb.11, 1904 RIGHTLEY P. J. Rightley Rites Held December 30 Funeral services were held Saturday, December 30, for Peter John Rightley, 75, of rural Nevis, who died, December 27, at his home. Cause of death was a heart attack. Mr. Rightley was born June 29, 1886, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Rightley. He was married to Roselle Hillard. One child was born to this union. He leaves his son, George and a sister, Mrs. Nellie Simon, of Grand Forks, N. D. He was preceded in death by his parents, five sisters and a brother. Services were held at 9 o'clock at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, of Nevis, with Rev. Peter Baatz officiating. Internment was made in the Straight River cemetery. Pallbearers were Willis Stombaugh, Charles Stombaugh, Lester Severtson, Debert Miller, Elmer Lang and Ed Tolle. Relatives attending were Mrs. Nellie Simon and a number of nieces and nephews. Enterprise, Jan. 4, 1962. RINARD Robert Rinard Loses His Life By Drowning While On A Visit To Hubbard. Robert Rinard who arrived at Hubbard from Chicago last Friday for a few weeks visit with his parents, was drowned in Long Lake near the dam Monday while in bathing. From the reports obtained, Rinard accompanied by two small boys about 12 years old had been in the water but a few minutes when he was taken with the cramps and without a word of warning was seen by his two little companions to sink from sight. Not coming to the surface right off, the two boys gave the alarm and county auditor Delaney and others were the first to respond. The body still was remaining at the bottom of the lake in about twenty feet of water. Attempts were made to locate it by diving but without success till Jess Wynn Jr. went down. He located the body on the first attempt but had to make several descents before successful in raising it to the surface. On reaching bottom, Rinard had caught hold of the waterweeds and had a firm hold when found. The body was in a cramped position; plainly indicating cramps was the cause of his drowning. Deceased was but twenty-one years of age and this was the first visit with his father since a small boy. He was employed in one of the drug stores of Chicago and expected to remain here a good portion of the summer for the benefit of his health and his untimely death cast a shadow of gloom over the community. The internment took place at Hubbard. Hubbard County Journal, June 18, 1914 RINGER Died. Ringer, of croup, Sept. 25, 1891, Donia Ringer, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Ringer, aged three years and eight months. The funeral was held last Saturday, Rev. W. E. Hopkins conducted the services. Hubbard County Enterprise, October 2,1891. RODIN Probate Court, In the matter of the estate of John B. Rodin, deceased, by Karina Rodin of the County of Hubbard. John B. Rodin died intestate 23rd of Aug. 1901. Enterprise, Feb 11,1904. ROHDE Nellie L. Rohde, daughter of Matthew and Lovisa Rinehart, was born October 5, 1881 at LaSalle, Union County, Illinois. She was baptized in the Lutheran church. She lived with her parents in Illinois until 1886 then moved to Kansas. From there she came with her parents to Hubbard county settling at Hubbard. There she attended school and grew to womanhood. She was married January 1, 1900 to Channing Lee Benham and two children were born to the union, who are now Mrs. William Wittkop (Hazel) of Pillsbury, N. D. and Mrs. Clifford Harstad (Marie) of Rogers, N. D. Mrs. Benham lived with her husband at Hubbard until 1918 then the family moved to Akeley. Mr. Benham died there March 6, 1919 and two years later Mrs. Benham returned to Hubbard. July 23,1923 she was united in marriage to William Rohde, and his death occurred September 11, 1946. Mrs. Rohde was taken ill with diabetes and a heart ailment about fifteen years ago, which brought on three different strokes. She succumbed to the last stroke April 25, 1950 at the age of 68 years. She leaves to mourn her departure the two daughters, four step sons Fred Rohdes of Valley City, N. D., Henry, George and Jake Rohdes of Rogers, N. D., one step daughter Mrs. Glenn Collins (Marian) of San Bernardino, Calif., also five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. There is also one sister, Mrs. Rose Brick of Nimrod, Minn. The latter attended the funeral. Newspaper Clipping. Name of Publication and Date Unknown. June 1, 1950. ? , ROSE Sunday, Dec.20,1891. Maude Rose, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Rose, age 7 years, 4 months and 20 days. Although she had been quite sick with the measles, Maude's death was a surprise to her parents. She was a vary bright little girl, the only child and light and joy of the home. Her parents find consolation in the thought that with the angels she praises the Savior that she loved. The funeral took place from the Methodist church on Tuesday, Rev. W. E. Empty, assisted by Rev. W. E. Hopkins conducted the service. Hubbard County Enterprise, December 25, 1891. ROWLAND Cecil E. Rowland, 73, of Marble, MN died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 1997 at his home. He was born March 31,1924 in Sauk Centre to William L. and Louise A. (Grams) Rowland. He attended school in Park Rapids. He lived In St. Paul and Pengilly. prior to moving to Marble in 1960. He was united in marriage May 31, 1960 to Adele W. Tomte in Coleraine. He was a painter for Hannah Mining and National Steel for more than 33 years retiring in 1986. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Marble, St. Mary's Club, Council 5761 Knights of Columbus, Marble Range riders ATV Club, Civilian Conservation Corps in 1941, and a member of the Marinoff Miskovich VFW Post 8831 of Pengilly. He served as a Seaman First Class during World War II on the USS Guadalcanal during the capture of the U 505 off the coast of Africa in 1944. He is survived by his wife, two step sons, Larry D.(Priscila ) Boots of Jacksonville, FL and Harvey D. (Vi) Boots of Belleville, IL; one brother, Basil R (Adeline) of Park Rapids; six step grandchildren, and many step great grand children. ‚He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, William S., Ralph G., and Wallace R. Mass of Christian Burial: Saturday, Jan. 3 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Marble with Father Paul J. Larson officiating. Internment: Lakeview Cemetery in Colereraine. All arrangements were handled by the Peterson Funeral Chapel of Coleraine. Park Rapids Enterprise, January 7, 1998 RUE, Mrs. A. G., wife of J. C. Rue, at her home at Park Rapids, Monday, October 24, 1887. Mrs. Rue was very sick for the past seven weeks and it grew more apparent as the days went by that recovery was not to be looked for. That dread disease, consumption, settled upon her. She suffered intense pain and gradually grew weaker, passing away Monday evening. The day she died she said to her friends who watched by her, "I am ready to go." Anne Cariher was born in Warren, Turnbull County, Ohio, in 1844. She was married to J. C. Rue October 27, 1861, at Salem, Ohio. With her husband she came west in 1865, and removed with him to the Shell Prairies in 1881. She leaves her husband and an adopted daughter to mourn her loss. The funeral services were held at Park Rapids Wednesday at 2 o'clock p.m. Rev. Wm. Rice conducted the services, speaking from the words, "So teach us to number our days that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom." Enterprise, October 28,1887. RUTHERFORD HUBBARD WOMAN CALLED BY DEATH Funeral Services For Mrs. E. A. Rutherford Held At IOOF Hall Mrs. E. A. Rutherford aged 75 years, who had lived for 27 years on the farm 4 miles east of Hubbard in Crow Wing township died Thursday October 11. The cause of death being Anemia. She had only been seriously sick for a few days. Funeral services that were largely attended were held at the I.O.O.F. Hall at Hubbard, Saturday at 2:30 Rev. Seager of Park Rapids officiating. The wealth of floral offerings attested to the esteem in which Mrs. Rutherford was held. Burial took place in the Hubbard cemetery under direction of H. O. Folkstead, funeral director. Lizzie Adamson was born May 16, 1859 at Virona, Wisconsin where she spent her childhood days and came to Menahga about 30 years ago, making her home with her brother, Jim. On April 9, 1907 she was married to Elbert A. Rutherford. She was a member of the Methodist Church. In her home life she was a devoted wife and mother. A splendid neighbor always ready to help in sickness or need. A great lover of her home and grandchildren and loved and respected by all. She leaves to mourn her devoted husband and five step children Emory and Guy Rutherford, Mrs. McKinley Craven (Luella), of Hubbard, Mrs. Claude Keys (Mae), of Garrison, N. D., Mrs. Chris Simmonsen (Betty), of Minneapolis. Three brothers, one sister preceding her in death. Relatives from away at the funeral services were Will Adamson and wife and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Adamson from Nashwauk. Newspaper Clipping. Name of Publication and Date Unknown. RUTHERFORD Minnie Rutherford, wife of Geo. W. Rutherford Jr., died at her home on First Prairie, Tuesday, April 16, 1889. Minnie R. Kruft was born at Veldez, Germany, October 22, 1865. She came with her parents to America and settled in Hubbard county, Minn. December, 1881. She was married to George W. Rutherford of Hubbard, March 18, 1883. After two weeks of intense suffering she passed away from this world of sin and sorrow to that rest which remains for the people of God. She was united with the reformed Lutheran church when she was 13 years of age, and longed to be with those "which came out of great tribulation and have washed their robes, and have made them white in the blood of the Lamb." Rev. VII 14. Her dying request was that her funeral sermon be preached from the 1st verse of the 23rd psalm. She leaves a husband and two dear children and many friends to mourn her loss. The funeral took place at the home on Wednesday afternoon, services were conducted by Wm. Denley. Enterprise, April 26, 1889. RUTHERFORD Mrs. George Rutherford of First Prairie, died last Tuesday night, The funeral took place Thursday, conducted by Rev. Wm. Denley. Enterprise, April 19, 1889. RUTHERFORD Rachel Jester, wife of George Rutherford, was born July 16th, 1827, in Dayton, Miami Co., Ohio, and died at her home in Hubbard Co., Minn. March 11, 1889. When she was still an infant her parents removed to LaFayette, Tippacanoe Co., Ind., where she spent her youthful days. At the age of 17 years she united with the Methodist Episcopal Church. The faith that brought to her the joy of pardon and peace with her Savior and to the fellowship of the church continued with her through the subsequent years of her life. She was joined in marriage to Geo. W. Rutherford Nov. 18th, 1846. at LaFayette, Tippacanoe Co., Ind. They came to Hubbard Co. about nine years ago and settled on the farm where she died. She leaves a bereaved husband, two sons, George W. Jr. and Elbert A. and three daughters, Mrs. Mary Sanford, Mrs. Angeline Buckingham and Mrs. Orline Wagner, all living in sight of their parents' home. There are sixteen grand children and three great grand children. The mother's last words were "Children, I would not give up my faith in my Savior for the whole world." She died praising the Lord for his goodness to her. Her funeral was attended on the 13th inst, from the family home, Rev. Wm. Rice officiating. There was a large attendance of relatives and friends, and all her descendants were present at her funeral. She was buried in the cemetery at Hubbard. Enterprise, March 15, 1889.