Diantha "Hannah" Ogden Hendrix Mitchell

Born: April 6, 1838 Avon, Fulton County, Illinois

Died: January 31, 1923

Buried: Hartington Cemetery, Hartington, Nebraska 

Passed 81st Birthday - Pleasant Family Reunion Held In Honor of Grandma Mitchell.

Grandma Mitchell reached her 81st birthday last Sunday, and the event was celebrated by the family in royal style.  A family reunion was held, and a bounteous dinner severed, and the occasion was one long to be remembered by the numerous children and grandchildren present.

The 81st birthday of Mrs. Mitchell was held at the family home, and the rooms were beautifully decorated for the occasion with flowers.  Dinner was served about two o'clock, and was a very elaborate one. 

Good cheer abounded, and the guest of honor was the recipient of many congratulations and nice gifts.

The following children and grandchildren were present at this memorable birthday party:  three daughters, Mrs. Rose Ella Jackson of Sioux City, Mrs. Ira Porter and Mrs. J. E. Parmely of this city, and one son, Sam Mitchell of Hartington; ant he following grandchildren:  Mr. and Mrs. Guy Porter, Mr. E. C. Lawrence and two children of Sioux City, Mrs. L. E. Jones and two children of Yankton, S. D. and Mrs. Nellie M. Shaw of Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Grandma Mitchell, while having passed her 81st birthday, is still in vigorous health, and as active and energetic as a girl.  She has led a long and useful life, and her many friends in this city will unite in wishing her many happy returns of the day.

Unknown paper, April 1919

Death of Grandma Mitchell

One of the oldest and most highly esteemed pioneers of this city, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. E. Parmely, here on Wednesday morning.

In the year 1881, the family moved from Illinois to Defiance, Iowa and resided on a farm there until the year 1898, when with the children then at home moved to Cedar County, Nebraska, purchasing the farm on which they lived until John's death in 1907.  Then one year later purchased a home in Hartington, where she has since resided until death.

Grandma Mitchell, as she was familiarly called, was a noble Christian woman, every ready to lend a helping hand, and was a true friend and loved by all who knew her.  She was very industrious and enjoyed doing needle work until her last illness.

Grandchildren: Mr. and Mrs. Guy Porter, Mrs. E. C. Lawrence and two children, Mrs. L. E. Jones and two Children, Mrs. Nellie M. Shaw

Unknown paper - 1923

Mrs. Diantha Mitchell, one of the oldest and most highly esteemed pioneers of this city, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. E. Parmely, here on Wednesday morning at the age of 84 years, 9 months and 24 days.  Mrs. Mitchell had been in rapidly failing health for about a year and death was due to the infirmities of age.

Mrs. Mitchell's death was not unexpected and the following children were at her bedside when the end came:  Mrs. W. M. Kreps, Avon, Ill., Mrs. Rose Jackson, Sioux City, Mrs. Joe Beems, Randolph, Mrs. Ira Porter, Mrs. J. E. Parmely and Sam Mitchell of Hartington.

The funeral will be held tomorrow at 3:30 from the Parmely home.  Rev. S. A. Willard will conduct the services, and interment will be made in the Hartington cemetery.

The family will have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement.

Unknown paper - 1923

Aged Resident dies Wednesday morning.

Mrs. Mitchell, mother of Hartington Folks Dies at the Parmely Home

Mrs. Diantha Mitchell, mother of several residents of Hartington and herself a resident of this community for many years, passed away Wednesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Parmely. She was aged 84 years, 9 months and 24 days at the time of her death.

Mrs. Mitchell was the mother of Mrs. Parmely, Mrs. Ira Porter, Mrs. Joe Beems and Sam MItchell, all of Hartington, and of Mrs. Rose Jackson of Sioux City, and Mrs. W. M. Krepps (Kreps), of Avon, ILL., both of whom are here for the funeral. She also has two daughters in California and Wyoming, who are unable to be here for the funeral.

Funeral services will be held from the Parmely home Friday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Rev. S. A. Willard, of the congregational church, will be in charge. Interment will be in the Hartington Cemetery.

Cedar County News, February 1, 1923,

Hartington, Nebraska. Film#, Roll #.

Hartington Public Library

Mrs. Mitchell Laid to Rest

The funeral of the late Mrs. Diantha Mitchell, who died last week, was held on Friday afternoon from the house of her daughter, Mrs. J. E. Parmely.  The funeral service was conducted by Rev. S. A. Willard, pastor of the Congregational Church, and Mrs. F. O. Robinson and Mrs. Willard sang two hymns, "Sun of My Soul" and "He Knows."

Interment was made in the Hartington cemetery beside the body of her husband, who was laid to rest some years ago.

The pallbearers were C. M. Jones, S. H. Morten, G. E. Anderson, I. G. Bingham, D. E. Ewing and H. J. Sorensen.

Mrs. Diantha Mitchell, aged 84 year, 90 months and 24 days, died at the home of her daughter, Delphia M. Parmely, on January 31, 1923 after an illness of a year and four months. Her death was due to old age and complications, and she was a patient sufferer through it all.

Diantha Ogden was born in Avon, IL. and in the year 1857 she was united in marriage to John Mitchell.

To this union were born 10 daughters and two sons of whom seven daughters and one son are left to mourn their loss.  The husband and father passed away about 16 years ago.

In the year 1881, the family moved from Illinois to Defiance, IA and resided on a farm there until the year 1898, when Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell, the children then at home moved to Cedar County, NE, purchasing the farm on which they lived until Mr. Mitchell's death in 1907.  Then one year later purchased a home in Hartington, where she has since resided until death.

Grandma Mitchell, as she was familiarly called, was a noble Christian woman, ever ready to lend a helping hand, and was a true friend and loved by all who knew her.  She was very industrious and enjoyed doing needle work, until her last illness.

Following are the names of the surviving children, Sam Mitchell, Mrs. Delphia M. Parmely and Mrs. Lorena Porter of Hartington; Mrs Rosella Jackson of Sioux City; Mrs. Lillious Kreps of Avon, lL; Mrs. Amanda (Little or Hittle) of Boulder, WY: Mrs. Laura West of Los Angeles; and Mrs. Eva Beems of Randolph.  There also are surviving 24 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.

Alex Mitchell of Defiance, IA and Albert Mitchell and wife of Thurston were also present at the funeral.

Newspaper unknown, probably Cedar County Newspaper,

Copy owned by gt-granddaughter of Avon, ILL.

All - Transcribed and Contributed by:  Sara Hemp

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