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OBITUARIES-- Surnames S SCHMIEDEBERG Albert Henry Schmiedeberg, 88, of Park Rapids formerly of Hot Springs, AR died Sunday, Dec. 28, 1997 at St. Joseph's Area Health Services in Park Rapids. He was born March 13, 1911 to Frank and Sarah Schmiedeberg in Alpha, MN. In 192O, be moved with his family to Doran, MN, where he attended school. In the 1930s, he started selling Ukelins door to door. He was united in marriage in 1934, to Hope Rice in Pelican Rapids. They settled in Aragon, MN. He did the first selective timber cutting Minnesota on acreage near Hackensack . This began 26 years of working in the logging industry. He donated the land on which the current public access on Portage Lake is maintained. He was united in marriage in 1946, to Virginia Dennis. They moved to Long Lake, East of Park Rapids in 1949, where they owned and operated the Wild wood Resort. He then purchased the Hamilton Lodge property on the Northwest shore of Long Lake. Also on the island of Long Lake they owned and operated the supper club known as Pine Island Lodge. He served on the rural school board and the Reorganization Board, when the country schools were consolidated, president of Chippewa Mobile Homes, president of the Park Rapids Eagles Club, president of Park Rapids Industries, being actively involved in bringing the radio station in and in raising financing to bring the Ringer Plant into Park Rapids. In 1968, they moved to Florida. In 1974, they moved to Hot Springs, AR. His lifelong love of the Depression era instruments, Violin uke and Ukelin prompted his purchasing and restoring thousands of them from the original factory in Michigan. They returned to Park Rapids in He is survived by four daughters, JoAnn (Lowell) Whitaker of LaCenter , KY, Julienne (Carl) Malm of Park Rapids, Judy (Gary) Condiff of Wadena and Liana (Robin) Claymore of Eagle Butte, SD; one son, Alan (Sandy) of Anchorage, AK; one brother, Rudy of Park Rapids; two sisters, Mabel Hurni of Pelican Rapids and Elsie Pierce of Hatton , ND; 17 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents., wife, Hope in 1943, wife, Virginia in 1996, one brother, Harold, and four sisters, Ruth, Eva, Rose and Gertrude. A private family service and burial will be held at Greenwood Cemetery at a later date. All arrangements are being handled by the Cease Family Funeral Home of Park Rapids. Enterprise , Dec. 30,1997. SELLS Verna Marie Sells, 85, of Park Rapids died Sunday, Sept. 21, 1997 at Dakota Heartland Hospital in Fargo. She was born Sept. 7, 1912 to Andrew and Ida (Branham) Wilson in Hubbard Township where she attended Hubbard Public School. She was united in Marriage in 1942 to William Emmerson Sells. They farmed near Park Rapids. They retired from farming in 1964, when they moved to rural Park Rapids. Following her husband's death, she moved into Park Rapids. She was a long time member of the Riverside United Methodist Church, the Rebekah Lodge and the Park Rapids Senior Citizens. She is survived by two sons, Leon (Karen) of Park Rapids and Donald (Gail) of McIntosh: one sister, Elaine Wilson and one sister in law, Laura Wilson both of Park Rapids; nine grandchildren, 18 great grand children and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and one son, Lloyd. Visitation: Thursday, Sept 25 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Jones Pearson Funeral Home and Friday from 12:30 to the time of service at the church. Funeral: Friday, Sept. 26 at 1:30 p.m. at the Riverside United Methodist Church with Rev. Kathy Arnold officiating. The organist will be Linda Szuszitzky. The soloist will be Bobby Sells who will sing On Eagles Wings Amazing Grace. The congregational hymn will be Morning has Broken. Honorary Casket bearers: Will be her nieces and nephews and fellow members of the Rebekah Lodge. Active Casket bearers: Will be her grandsons, Rick, Chris, Jon and Jeremy Sells and grandsons in law Greg Forbord, Eric Sorby and Greg Pierce. Internment: Greenwood Cemetery. Enterprise, Sept. 24, 1997. SHEPHERD Shepherd Sunday, Jan. 22, 1899, of dropsy at residence of Mrs. C. W. Wright, near Straight River, Herman Shepherd, age nearly 70 years. The deceased was an old friend of Mrs., Wright and the Benham families, and was on his way from Oregon to his friends in Vermont. He stopped to see his Hubbard County Friends and finally died here. He was buried yesterday. Rev. Allen Clark conducting the service. Enterprise, Jan. 27,1899. SHEPPARD OLD RESIDENT OF BADORA PASSES AWAY B. F. Sheppard Dies Sunday at Home of Son in Hutchinson.ˆ B. F. Sheppard of Badora township died Sunday at the home of a son in Hutchinson, where he had been taken a week previous. He was 73 years of age. Death followed a stroke. Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, attended by all members of his family. Internment was made in the Hutchinson cemetery. Benjamin Franklin Sheppard was born August 13, 1866 in Renville county where he grew to manhood on his father's farm. On January 1, 1890, he married Miss Eva Braithwaite, and to them was born four sons and one daughter, all of whom survive. They are: Mrs. Emma Westby (Marjorie) of Hector: Dr. Ross Sheppard and Dr. Ray Sheppard, both of Hutchinson; Ralph Sheppard, Badora: Harry Sheppard, East Grand Forks. There are 13 grandchildren. Two brothers, Dr. Fred and Dr. Ernest Sheppard are residents of Hutchinson. Mr. Sheppard with his bride and one young son came to Hubbard County in the early nineties and took up a homestead in Badora Township. Shortly after proving up on the claim they went back to Renville County, where Mr. Sheppard farmed until 1917. At that time the family moved to Badora, where Mr. Sheppard operated a farm and engaged in the country store business until the time of his death. Failing health slowed up his activities during the past two or three years, but his strong will kept him at his work until his sons at Hutchinson insisted that their parents come to live with them so that they could have the necessary care. Mr. and Mrs. Sheppard quietly observed their golden wedding anniversary on January 1. Mr. Sheppard was a leader in public affairs. He held various township and school district offices during his residence in Badora Township and while living in Renville County helped organize one of the first cooperative creameries in the state. Mrs. Sheppard will return to Badora and continue to operate the business. Newspaper Clipping. Name of Publication and Date Unknown. SHIELDS Mrs. R. C. Shields, wife of A. E. Shields, at her home in Strait River Township, Sunday, September 19th. It is our sad duty this week to record the most sudden death which has ever occurred in this vicinity. Mrs. Shields had conversed with friends, had gotten the meals and been well as usual. About nine o'clock she lifted her youngest boy into her lap and a few minutes after complained of faintness and was carried to bed. As she grew worse a physician was summoned and efforts made to relieve her but cramps in the region of her heart became more and more frequent and in great agony she sank rapidly, and died at a few minutes past eleven o'clock. It is thought her death was caused by the breaking of a blood vessel. Roxie Curtis was born near Bangor, Maine, July 18, 1853. She was married to Mr. A. E. Shields in Minneapolis, Nov. 3, 1875. Mr. Shields came here from Ada, Norman County, July 1st, 1886, and purchased a farm three miles south of town, where, with his family, he has since lived. Mr. and Mrs. Shields were blessed with five children, three of whom are now left motherless: Alice, 9 years old; Leslie E., 6 years and Frankie, 3 years. In this hour of their bereavement, the lone husband and motherless children have the sympathy of all. The funeral took place at the home Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. Wm. Carter officiating. Mr. Carter spoke very appropriate words from the text, "Be ye also ready, for in such an hour as ye think not, the son of man cometh." The remains of the deceased were interred in the Hubbard cemetery. Enterprise, September 23, 1887. SHORES Bernice Eva Shores, 90, of Detroit Lakes, formerly of Park Rapids died Sunday , May 11, 1997 at the Immanuel Nursing Home at Detroit Lakes. She was born Feb. 11, 1907 in Hubbard to Ernest and Adella (Larson) Benham. She attended Hubbard District 2 country school and later attended Park Rapids High School. Following high school she attended Normal Teachers Training in St. Cloud. She taught country school for many years. She was united in marriage Dec. 25, 1934 to J. Lee Shores in Hubbard. They made their home on a farm near Hubbard. She worked for the Hubbard Bell Telephone Exchange and as an aide at the Sunset Nursing Home. She was a member of Rebekkah's Lodge She is survived by one son, Wayne of Denver, CO; one son in law, Roger Sexton of Detroit Lakes; one daughter in law, Ruth Ann (Shores) Robinson of Phoenix, AZ; five grandchildren and three great grand children. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three children, Weltha Audrey, Deane Winston and Carol Jean, and two sisters, Weltha Agnes and Essey Mary. Visitation: Today (Wednesday) from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Hubbard Alliance Church. Funeral; Today (Wednesday) at 2 p.m. at the Hubbard Alliance Church with Rev. Martin Eastman officiating. The reader will be Vicky Marthaler. The pianist will be Kate Larson and the soloist will be Kim Renee Schnitzer who will sing, Beyond The Sunset, Beautiful Isle Of Somewhere The last Mile Of The Way. The congregational hymns will be, In Times Like These We Shall Gather At The River. Honorary Casket bearer: Ira Benham. Active Casket bearers: Joe Conley, Maurice Annis, Dwayne and Darrel McCullion, Winston and Paul Manlove. Internment: Hubbard cemetery. All arrangements are being handled by the Jones Pearson Funeral Home of Park Rapids. Enterprise, May 14, 1997. SITZ Mrs. Herman Sitz, 93 of Dorset passed away Tuesday, Feb. 12 at St. Joseph's hospital where she had been confined for two weeks. Death was due to complications after a fall. Mrs. Sitz (Adeline) was born May 7, 1869 in Germany, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Senske. She attended school at Perham and in 1885 was married to John Budde at Hubbard. Six children blessed this union. Mr. Budde and three children preceded her in death. On August 20, 1900 she was married to Herman Sitz of Dorset. Nine children were born to this union. Mrs. Sitz was a member of the First English Lutheran church of Dorset and a charter member of the Ladies Aid. She was a devoted wife and mother and always enjoyed company. Her hobbies were flowers and crocheting. Funeral services were conducted at the First English Lutheran church in Dorset with Rev. G. L. Kath officiating. Music was provided by Mrs. Orville Ladeley and a quartet, Mrs. G. L. Kath, Mrs. Leon Avenson, Mrs. Orville Ladeley and Mrs. Douglas Ruckstaeschel. Survivors are her husband Herman; daughter Mrs. William (Elizabeth Peabody, Mrs. Max (Dena) Johanning, Park Rapids, Mrs. Roy (Hazel) Hoyde, Gladwin, Mich. Mrs. R. A. Dudley, Dorset, and Mrs. Ronald (Violet) Lake, Minneapolis: sons Ernest Sitz, Park Rapids, Albert Budde, International Falls, Walter Sitz Big Fork, Martin Sitz, Park River, N. D.: sister, Mrs. August Welge, Dorset and Mrs. William Wentzel, Minneapolis: Brother Herman Senske, Perham. Her sons Wm. Budde, Bernard and Lenn Sitz preceded her in death. Pallbearers were her grandsons, Gene Lake, Gordon Sitz, Chester Peabody, Dave Johanning, Victor Dudley and Ervin Dudley. Honorary pallbearers were grandsons David Sitz, Dean Budde, Francis Booge, Max Johanning Jr., Robert Biermeir and Johnnie Buck. Internment was in Henrietta cemetery. Out of town relatives attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Thompson, Lincoln, Neb.., Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Buck, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Dudley, Major Dudley, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Sitz, Mrs. Jerry Werner, Mrs. Louise Karl, Mrs. Rodney Karl, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Sitz, Bonnie Lake and Carol Kendall, all of Minneapolis, Mrs. Conrad Halvorson, Des Moines and Karen Hyde, Chicago. Due to illness Herman Senske and Mrs. Wm. Wentzel were unable to attend. Jones Funeral Home Park Rapids, was in charge of arrangements. Newspaper Clipping. Name of Publication and Date Unknown. SKILLINGS WELL KNOWN WIFE OF HUBBARD MAN CALLED TO BEYOND MONDAY Hubbard is again saddened by the passing of one of its beloved young people, Mrs. Ray Skillings, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Benham, well known and prominent people of Hubbard prairie answering the summons to a higher life Monday evening at ten o'clock at the Albert hospital of this city. The death of this young wife and mother came as a shock to the community in general, her demise coming after an illness of only a week's duration during which time she had been a patient at the hospital here. Rita Benham was born April 25, 1897 at Hubbard where she grew to woman hood attending the schools there and later attending and graduating from the normal department of the Park Rapids high School. The past ten years she had successfully taught in the rural schools of the county, making many friends in each community. June 10,1920 she was united in marriage to Ray Skillings, one daughter, Grace Elizabeth being born to bless this union. Some months ago Mrs. Skillings fell receiving injuries from which she never fully recovered and which resulted in inflammation of the brain, which was the immediate cause of her death. April 25th she was brought to the hospital here to be nearer to the physicians in charge and where all that medical skill and loving hands could do, was done but all to no avail. Surrounded by her loved ones she passed away Monday evening. Mrs. Skillings was a quiet , unassuming and by her cheery nature and winsome manner proved a favorite with all her acquaintances. She was an honored member of Puritan Lodge of Hubbard and will be missed by young and old alike in the community where she had made her home during her lifetime. Those who mourn besides her husband and five year old daughter are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Benham, also a sister, Miss Iva Benham and a brother, Vernon besides many relatives here and at Hubbard and vicinity to whom sincerest sympathy is extended. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Odd Fellows Hall at Hubbard, Rev. H. W. Mitchell pastor of the local Methodist officiating and the I.O.O.F. and Rebekakah lodges will attend in a body. Hubbard County Journal, May 6, 1926. (Correction; Rita was married June 16, 1920. I.H.B.) SLOAN At his father's home, Sunday, March 6, 1892, Fred C. Sloan, aged 19 years, 4 months, 26 days. The community was shocked and saddened when it was known last Sabbath morning that Fred Sloan was dead. He had been sick for about ten days with typhoid fever. From the very first he had insisted that he should never recover , and so it proved. His sufferings increased as the days passed and he finally succumbed to the dread disease. A short time before he died he summoned the members of his family to his bedside, bade then each good bye and assured them he would soon be at rest. Shortly after he passed away. Awaiting the arrival of his brothers from California, funeral services of a brief and simple character were held this morning by Rev. W. E. Hopkins, after which John and Frank Sloan left for Winona County, Minn., where the remains will be interred in the family burying ground. Fred Sloan was the youngest of ten children born to Wm. W. and Lydia Sloan. He was born Oct. 10, 1872 in Winona Co. Minn. With his parents he came to the Shell Prairies in 1885. Here he has grown from boyhood to young manhood. He has attended and taught school in this and adjacent districts and was one of the best known of our young people. Not only was he the pride and joy of his father's household, beloved by older brothers and sisters with a marked affection, but in the community he was the favorite of all. His kindly qualities attracted the regard of his companions. The grief stricken parents and family have the sympathy of many who sorrow with them, by whom Fred will be missed. Hubbard County Enterprise, March 11, 1892. SMITH Iva M. Smith, 94, of Park Rapids, Minnesota, died on Monday, May 7, 1990 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Park Rapids. Iva was born on June 14,1895, to George Howard and Grace Benham in Hubbard Township, MN. She attended school and graduated from high school in District #2. She began her Normal Teachers Training in Park Rapids and then continued her teachers training at St, Cloud and Bemidji Teachers College. Iva was married to Frank H. Smith on November 26, 1931 in Park Rapids. After her marriage she taught in Hubbard County. Later Iva and Frank moved to Marshall, MN, where both taught school. In 1950 they moved to Minneapolis where they spent several years. After Frank's death in 1983, Iva moved back to Hubbard where she has lived ever since. She was a member of Puritan Rebekah Lodge #64 and attended Hubbard United Methodist Church. Iva is survived by one brother Ira Benham of Park Rapids, two nieces, Mrs. Ward (Grace) McDonald of Bothell, Washington and Carol Talbott of Tacoma, Washington. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband (Frank), one brother (Vernon), and one sister (Rita). Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday. May 11, 1990 at Hubbard United Methodist Church with the Reverend David E. Brown officiating. Phyllis Bolton will be the organist and the quartet, Bob and Elizabeth Stevens and Dennis and Eileen Bolton, will sing "Nearer My God To Thee" and "Precious Lord Take My Hand". Internment will be at Hubbard Cemetery. All arrangements are being made by the Jones - Behrens Funeral Home of Park Rapids, Minnesota. From the May 9, 1990, Park Rapids Enterprise SMITH Mrs. Elizabeth Smith died at Hubbard, August 20th at the age of 90 years. Elizabeth Dennis was born in England September 6, 1822 and came to this country at the age of eighteen years. She was married in New York to Joseph Baker. After his death she married a Mr. Smith of Sandwich, Ill. When he died she came to Minnesota to make her home. There are three children living, Grant of Waterman, Ill., Albert of Hubbard and Mrs. Rex of Hubbard. Internment was made in the Hubbard cemetery. Enterprise, Sept. 5,1912. SMITH Mrs. O. Wilcox has just heard of the sudden death of her mother, which occurred at Jamestown, New York, recently. A Jamestown paper says of the deceased: The death of Margaret, relict of James Smith, occurred Monday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James McVay, No. Rathbone street at the age of 78 years. She leaves 8 children: Mrs. James McVay, Jamestown; Mrs. Orestes Wilcox, Park Rapids of Park Rapids, Minnesota; Mrs. Barney Matthew of North East, Pennsylvania; John and Michael Smith; Mrs. Josiah Hotchkiss of Onoville, New York: Patrick Smith and Mrs. Wm. Sinclair of Kinzua, Pennsylvania. The funeral was held at 10;00 a. m. Wednesday in Onoville, the Rev. Father Morrison of Randolph, officiating. Enterprise, November 9, 1888. SMITH Paulette Leontine Pastre Smith, 71, of Nevis died Monday, Nov. 3, 1997 at the home of her son, She was born to Charles and Suzanne (Lebut) Pastre in Chuisnes, France, where she attended school. She lived through German occupation of her homeland during World War II, where she met her future husband, after the Allied Forces liberated in France. She was united in marriage June 6, 1947 to Ivan James Smith in Nevis. She became an American citizen on June 9, 1953. They farmed near Fourth Crow Wing Lake until her husbands' death in 1957. She continued to live at the farm until just recently. She was employed at the Nevis Sport Shop, Nevis grocery store and until her retirement was employed by North States Industries. She was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Nevis, American Legion Auxiliary of Park Rapids, Eagles of Park Rap‚ids, Farmers Union, BLCW and Piece Corps. She is survived by her children, Larry (Julie) Smith, John (Linda) Smith both of Nevis, Larry (Marcia) Oelschlager of Akeley and Sharon (Bob) Lukken of Nevis; one brother, Paul Pastre; one. sister, Andre Herrault both of Chuisnes, France; and 11 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother, Pete and special friend of 33 years, Leonard Oelschlager. Funeral: Thursday, Nov. 6 at 2 p.m. at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Nevis with Rev. Daniel Babine officiating. Honorary Casket bearers: Doris and Don Beckerleg, Jackie Roberts, Bob Carison, Dorothy and Ray Welle, Eleanor Cirks, Pearl Olson and Florence Vokes. Active Casket bearers: Maggie Yerkes, Vern Nolting, Danny Martin, Kelly Cirks, Steve Bolton and Ken Oelschlager. Memorials preferred to the Nevis Scholarship Fund. All arrangements were handled by the Cease Family Funeral Home of Nevis. Park Rapids Enterprise, Nov. 8, 1997. SMYTHE Services Held March 29 for Mrs. Smyth Funeral services were held Thursday, March 29, for Mrs. Mary B. Smyth, of Park Rapids, who died Monday, March 26, at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mary B. Bradford was born June 26, 1893 at Hubbard, the daughter of Carrie and David Bradford. On June 3, 1912, she was married to Ralph William Smyth, who preceded her in death in 1948. Mrs. Smyth was a member of the board of directors of the State Bank of Park Rapids; Itasca Chapter of the Western Star and Mayflower Society. She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Virginia Henry, of Minneapolis; two sons, Vincent of Park Rapids and Charles, of Edmonds, Wash. and six grandchildren. Services were held at 2 o'clock at the Frazey Funeral Home with Rev. Edward Shannon, of Riverside Methodist church, officiating. Internment was in Greenwood cemetery. Pallbearers were Earl Butler, Les Enfield, Larry Fick, Everett Frazee, Ben Haberer and A. W. Peterson. Frazey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. STEBBINS Mrs. Mary Stebbins, wife of John Stebbins, at Park Rapids, Tuesday, October 16th, 1888, aged thirty-three years. Again the dreaded typhoid adds another to its list of dead in our village. Mrs. S. was sick some 26 days prior to her death. She leaves to a husband and three children, a twelve year old daughter, now sick with the fever, and two little boys, one four, the other not quite two, to mourn her loss. The family came here only a few months ago, and just as the new home was begun and business prospects opened well, the household is made desolate by the loss of wife and mother. In their sad bereavement the family have the sympathy of the entire community. Funeral services were held at the house of the deceased on Wednesday evening, conducted by Rev. Wm. Rice. On Thursday morning Mr. S. left with the remains for Lake Sybil, Ottertail County, their former home, where internment will be made. Enterprise, October 19, 1888. STEELE DEATH COMES TO MRS. CLAUDE STEELE The sudden and unexpected death Thursday of Mrs. Claude Steele, came as a distinct shock to the friends and neighbors throughout the community where she had lived the past 45 years, as well as the immediate family and relatives. Mrs. Steele had been in her usual good health until about a month ago, but had always made light of her ills. Thursday she had been about her household duties as usual, helping get the dinner for the family. While eating she complained of a pain in her arm. The children had returned to school and their work. Relatives came and she prepared dinner for them. While seated in the kitchen, Mr. Slough of Bemidji, a visitor who was talking to Mr. Steele noticed her start to fall from the chair. They rushed to her aid but when they reached her side, death had already come, a heart attack being the cause. Funeral services were held Saturday morning at 10 o'clock at St. Peter's Catholic Church of which she had been a member since girl hood, with Requiem High Mass celebrated by the pastor, Father Funk. Pallbearers were Wm. Campbell, Frank Scheerer, G. O. Dahms, D. Anderl, Herman Lindemann and John Michael. Burial was made at St. Peter's Catholic cemetery under the direction of Erickson Bros., undertakers of Nevis. Elizabeth Mae Breher, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Breher, was born June 25, 1882 at Neutrear, Minn. At the age of eight years she came with her parents to Park Rapids where she has resided continuously since. For many years Mr. Breher owned and operated the hardware store now owned by John Hinds. Mrs. Steele attended the local schools. On September 11, 1898 she was united in marriage to Claude J. Steele in this city. Eleven children, four daughters and seven sons were born to this union. Mrs. Steele's life was one of loving service to her family, which ever came first in her thoughts, and it is seldom that a more happy, contented family could be found. She was a very good Christian lady, a splendid neighbor and friend. She leaves the cherished memory of a faithful wife, a devoted daughter and mother. Surviving are the heartbroken husband and children Mrs. George Borst (Gladys), Miss Josephine Steele, Mrs. George Hinton (Magdeline), Leonard, James, Frances, Vincent, Rose and Richard of Park Rapids and Joseph and Jerry Steele of Bemidji. There are seven grand children one grandson Jerry Eugene, dying in infancy. Mrs. Steele is also survived by her aged father, Joseph Breher of Staples, two sisters, Mrs. E. M. Hoemberg of Staples and Josephine Breher of Wilmar. Relatives from out of town in attendance at the funeral services were Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Steele, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Steele, Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Petrie, Mr. and Mrs. Nat Petrie all of Bemidji, Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Hoemberg and Joseph Breher of Staples, Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Breher, Mrs. Kate Breher and George Breher all of Wadena. Sincerest sympathy is extended by the many friends and neighbors. STOMBAUGH Died. At Shell City, Minn., Sunday, March 9, 1884, at 7 o'clock P. M., Jacob D. Stombaugh; aged 60 years, 3 months, and 10 days. Deceased was born at Akron, Ohio, Nov.29th 1823. He became a member of the United Brethren Church in his 18th year and has since lived a life consistent with his profession and proved a kind husband, a loving and indulgent father. With his fellow man he was considered honest and upright; always striving to be on the side of right and justice. His faith in God was strong and supported well in his trying hours and greatly eased his dying moments. He passed away easily and calmly wholly conscious up to the last moment and was fully aware of the near presence of his Creator. He came to Shell City in the year 1882. He leaves a wife and six children to mourn over his departure, and has the respect of a large community and warm circle of friends., His funeral took place at the residence on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Carter conducting divine service. A large and sympathetic gathering of friends were in attendance, and due homage tendered in respect to the departed. Enterprise, Mar. 14,1884. STOMBAUGH Died: At Shell City, Minn., April 7th, at 7 o'clock A. M. Dora E. H. Stombaugh, nee Harris, aged seventeen years, eleven months, and six days. Deceased was born May 1st, 1866 at Farmington, LaCrosse Co., Wisconsin, and came to Shell City in 1882. She was married to Willis Stombaugh only six months ago, since which time she has passed much of her time on the sick bed. She passed through her illness with much intense suffering, yet her dying hour was calm, and to her bright; for she had formerly placed her trust in her Savior, and died happy: as a true Christian only can. She called her sorrowing husband and friends to her side, and informed them of her desire that a hymn and a prayer be offered up to ease her journey to that land from whence no traveler returns, and begged of them to prepare to follow her. She was a favorite of the parents, fondly and dearly loved by her husband, and was the happy possessor of a large and warm circle of admiring friends. Thus are the youth and loved ones stricken from us, and reminds friends that preparations not be delayed, and while life is uncertain, death, "that fell destroyer," is the ruling conqueror. The obsequies were well attended on Wednesday by a large representation of sympathetic ones, and conducted by the Rev. Wm. Carter, who delivered an able and touching sermon. Enterprise, April 11, 1884 STONE Tuesday, June 25.1895, of heart failure, Collingwood Stone, aged sixty six years. Tuesday afternoon the people of the village were surprised and shocked, to here that Mr. Stone had dropped dead, while hoeing potatoes for Chris Baufuss. For the past few days he had been feeling much better than usual, and was at work near Blaufuss house. He was seen to fall, and when those who were near went to him, he was found to be dead. He was brought to his house in town and prepared for burial. Mr. Stone was a strange and much misunderstood person. Many believed him to be an infidel, and a denouncer of all religion. He was much given to argument especially upon religious topics, and some statements at times led to the above belief. But those who knew him best knew him as a deep student of the Bible, from which he sought to learn the truth. He was a very kindly man and all who knew him respected him. Whatever else he was or was not, he was an honest man, who sought to do no harm. His sudden death was not a surprise to those who were intimately acquainted with him, as he was troubled with heart disease of a dangerous character. The funeral was held in the Baptist church Thursday and in compliance with a request he made some time ago, the address was made by Geo. W. Empey. The large number who attended attested to the respect which people held for this humble quiet citizen. He was a native of Canada, was married about forty years ago, but his wife and daughter died within three years from their marriage. He came to the Shell Prairies about fifteen years ago. Enterprise, July 28,1895. STORY Robert Rollin Story, 82, of Ro MT died Saturday, Sept. 27, 1997 at his home after a long battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease). He was born Jan. 25, 1915 to Rollin and Jennie (Ferrier) Story in Hubbard, where he also attended school. He served in World War II in Africa and several European Countries. He received an honorable discharge and a Purple Heart. He moved to Windom, MN where he farmed for many years. He was united in marriage Feb. 5, 1957 to Avis Hammer. They moved to Ronan in 1979. He is survived by his wife; one son, Neal (Susan) of Belgrade, MT; three daughters. Marlous (Mike) Bleazard of Delta, UT, Robin (Marty) Asay of Frenchtown, MT and Annette (Todd) Gasser of Kalispell, MT; two sisters, Charlotte (Arvid) Carlson and Mildred Broadbent, both of Park Rapids; and four grandchildren. Memorial Service: Sunday, Oct. 5 at Faith Lutheran Church in Ronan with Pastor Rand Drollman officiating. Park Rapids Enterprise, Dec. 1997 SZUSZITZKY Phillp Szuszitzky, 60 Years A Village Resident Dies. Funeral services for Philip A. Szuskitzky, 79, retired barber and resident of Park Rapids over sixty years who died Tuesday, August 16 at his home, were held Friday afternoon at Calvary Lutheran church. The, Rev. Rolf I. Aaseng officiated and Henry Halvorson served as organist. Mrs. Sever Texley, soloist, sang "Beneath The Cross o f Jesus" and "The Lord's Prayer." The wealth of beautiful floral tributes and the host of friends and relatives in attendance bespoke the high esteem in which Mr. Szuszitzky was held. The barbers of Park Rapids attended the service In a body and closed their places of business during the services as a mark of respect. Active pallbearers, nephews of the deceased, Sam Myers, Vernon Szuszitzky. and Paul McFarren of Park Rapids, Ulmont Reynolds, Verndale, Jack H. Myers, Parkers Prairie and David Myers, Browerville. Honorary pallbearers were officers of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 870, Vincent Maroney, Carroll Eno, Fred Jones, Ralph Langguth, Cecil Tooley, Harold Rutherford, Paul McFarren. Frank Scheerer, Emil Taskey and John Michels Sr., Park Rapids, and Leroy Brinkman and Peter Fieldman of Minneapolis. Burial was made in Greenwood cemetery under the direction of H. O. Folkstad. Phillip Alexious Szuszitzky , son of Anton and Pauline Weininger Szuzitzky was born December 29, 1875 on the farm home just south of Long Prairie, Todd county, Minn. in a family of nine children. The parents later operated hotels in West Duluth, Motley, Menahga, Verndale and Park Rapids, coming to the later place about 1894. The City Hotel, now known as Collins cafe, was operated by the Szuszitzkys. Phillip attended parochial school with his younger sister, Pauline, in Chaska, Minn., making their home with an uncle, Mike Szuszitzky. He too came to Park Rapids in 1894 and worked with his elder brother, Anton, who operated the shingle and lath mill section of the large Ellersick saw mill. Later Anton bought of Jake Bullock his barbershop on Park Rapids' main street and Phillip worked with his brother, learning the trade , beginning at the age of about twenty years. Later he was in partnership with his brother in the shop known as Szuszitzky Brother Shop. He then sold to his brother and went into partnership with Charles Meinke for several years. At the age of 65 he retired, but maintained a barber chair at his home for the convenience for his friends. He was proud of the fact that he had worked in many families on the third and fourth generations. His hobbies were hunting, fishing, flowers, gardening, birds and caring for the spacious grounds about his home in which he took so much pride. He had been a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles for 47 years, for several years being a trustee and was a Past Noble Grand of Independent order of Odd Fellows. He was married February 19, 1900 to Carrie Myers, daughter of the late Thomas C. and Rhoda Anne Parke Myers in the Myers home which since 1942 the Szuszitzkys have owned and lived in and there, in 1950 they celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary. Mr. Szuszitzky had been confined to his bed about two months with arthritis and complications. Children born to the union were sons Veldon Paul of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Phillip Fay of Los Angeles, Calif. and daughter, Mrs. Franklin M. Bucheit (Lola Muriel) of St. Louis Park, who with the wife and companion of over 55 years, survive. There are five grandchildren, Phillip H. Szuszitzky III of Burbank, Calif.; Richard and Paul Bucheit, St. Louis Park, Minn.; and Tamara K. and Thomas C. Szuszitzky of Albuquerque. An elder sister, Mrs. S. D. Reynolds (Hattie) of Verndale is his only surviving relative of the immediate family. Parents, sisters Nellie, Thecla, Ida, Anna, Mary and Pauline and brother Anton having preceded him in death. There are many nieces and nephews. of whom Vern Szuszitzky of Park Rapids is one. Relatives and friends from a distance in attendance at the funeral included his sister, Mrs. S. D. Reynolds and son Ulmont of Verndale, Mr. and Mrs. Veldon Szuszitzky of Albuquerque, N.M., Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Bucheit, sons Richard and Paul of St. Louis Park, Mrs. Thomas Corwin Myers Sr. and her sons, Robert and Thomas C. Jr., and his daughter, Leslie, Dorothy Hyatt, Leroy Brinkman, and Peter Fieldman, all of Minneapolis; Mr. and Mrs. David Myers, Browerville; Jack H. Myers, Parkers Prairie; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Caller, Wadena; Mr. and Mrs. John Nelson, Mrs. Arthur Gabardy, and Mrs. John Gespa, Hibbing; Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Boldt of Ponsford and Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Licke of Walker. The son, Phillip Jr., of Los Angeles, California flu here a few weeks prior to his father's death and assisted in his care but could not return for the funeral. Enterprise, August 25, 1955.