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David Marks
On Monday of this week occurred the death of David L. Marks, who lived west of Reynolds, just across the line in Thayer county. He was one of the oldest settlers in this locality, having taken up a homestead in 1865 on the spot where he resided until his death. He was a son of Rev. Marks, who was a noted character in early pioneer days. David Marks was 67 years old, and a veteran of the civil war. [The Fairbury Journal, Friday, September 4, 1903]
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Emma Mathes
Death of Mrs. Emma Mathes Mrs. Mathes was born in England, May 7, 1840, and was the mother of four children all of whom survive her. They are H.H. Mathes, Iowa Falls, Ia., Frank Mathes and Mrs. F.G. Shaull of Marengo, Ia.; and Mrs. J.L. Hutchison of this city, with whom she had made her home for some time. Mrs. Davis Funk of this city was her granddaughter. C.R. Hutchison of Lincoln, a grandson, was also in attendance at the funeral. Rev. R.N. Orrill of the Methodist church, for years a friend of Mrs. Mathes, held a short, simple service at the home on Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Hutchison accompanied the remains to Marengo, Ia., where they were laid to rest beside those of her husband who died 21 years ago. [The Fairbury Journal, March 13, 1919]
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Nettie Matteson
Nettie Leigh Matteson was born in Kane, Ill., March 2, 1874, and died at Des Moines, Ia., January 1, 1921, at the age of 46 years and 10 months. A child of four years of age, she with her parents came to Beatrice to live. They resided on a farm 8 miles west of Beatrice and here she grew to young womanhood. She was educated in the public schools of this county, finishing at Peru state normal. She was a successful teacher in the state for a number of years. In July, 1896 she was united in marriage to Warner A. Matteson of Osmond, Neb. They lived for a number of years in Osmond, later removing to Winner, S.D., where they were living at the time of her death. To this union six children were born: Leigh of New York City, Wallace, Aileen, Raymond, Edna and Myron all residing at home. Those left to mourn her loss beside the immediate family are her father, Mr. E.C. Leigh of University Place and three sisters, Mrs. W.C. Summers, Mrs. Martha Blakely of Beatrice and Mrs. Charles Coffin of Fairbury, and one brother, Augustus Leigh of Christmas, Ariz. When a young girl she united with the Kilpatrick Congregational church and at the time of her death was a member of the Gregory, S.D. Congregational church. She was a faithful wife and devoted mother. She was a patient sufferer for a number of months, though her death came as a distinct shock to her loved ones and many friends. She will be buried by the side of her mother and two sisters in the Kilpatrick cemetery. Many beautiful flowers were sent showing the high esteem in which she was held. Those acting as pallbearers were Wallace and Raymond Matteson, Frank and John Summers, George Blakely and Chas. Coffin, relatives of the deceased. [The Beatrice Daily Sun, Saturday, January 8, 1921]
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McFarlane infant
The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. McFarlane died Sunday morning, Nov. 16, 1913. The little girl was but four days old and was apparently normal until within a few hours of its death. Mr. McFarlane is an employee of the Fairbury News. He and his wife came from Kansas City six months ago. [The Fairbury Journal, Friday, November 21, 1913]
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William McLean
William McLean, an old gentleman living in the extreme northwest portion of Fairbury, was discovered dead in bed Tuesday morning. The deceased has been in poor health since last February. At that time he commenced work as a night stationary fireman at the Rock Island locomotive shops and the first night he worked he contracted a bad cold as a result of getting wet and never recovered from the effects of same. He has been unable to work since that time. The doctors pronounced his case as "walking typhoid fever." Deceased moved here from Auburn, Nebraska, in the spring of 1905 and located on a farm north of Fairbury, familiarly known as the "Joe Nelson farm." Prior to coming to Fairbury, he was engaged in the transfer business at Auburn. He is a brother to "Dick" and "Dave" McLean, well known Fairbury citizens. He leaves a wife and two small daughters to mourn his loss. Interment took place in the Fairbury cemetery. [The Fairbury Journal, Friday, December 20, 1907]
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Addaline Michell
Dr. Addaline E. Michell was born near Little Prairie, Wis., Sept. 17, 1857, and died at the home of W.S. Rounds, at Colorado Springs, Sept. 18, 1922. The body was brought here for interment, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Round of Colorado Springs and Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Carson of Phillipsburg, Kans. Her husband, Lee Michell, died in March, 1916 at their home in Council Bluffs, Iowa. They were former residents of Reynolds, Nebr., years ago. [The Fairbury Journal, Thursday, September 21, 1922]
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William Miller
Wm Miller, whose severe sickness we noted last week, died Friday night. Pneumonia, following the grip was the cause of his death. The funeral occurred Sunday at the Methodist church conducted by Rev. Barker. Members of the G.A.R. acted as pall-bearers. The deceased was fifty seven years old. He made his home with his daughter, Mrs. J.K. Lewis. He was an old soldier and received injuries in the army which affected him ever after. He moved here from Friend about three years ago. He leaves three children, Mrs. Lewis, J.P. Miller of Steele City, and Mrs. H.H. Holt of Chicago, who was present at the funeral. [The Jefferson County Journal, Saturday, February 25, 1899]
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Samuel Montgomery
We have just learned of the death of Samuel Montgomery at Leavenworth, Kansas, on February 20th. Mr. Montgomery is the old gentleman who used to be the clerk at the Parker House. [The Jefferson County Journal, Saturday, March 4, 1899]
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Mrs. Sid Mortermer
Mrs. Sid Mortermer died at her home on D and Eighth streets last Saturday at the age of fifty-two years of quick consumption resulting from la grippe. Rev. Woodcock preached the funeral at the residence Sunday and the remains were buried in the Fairbury cemetery. [The Fairbury Gazette, Saturday, January 2, 1892]
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Bethuel Munn
Dr. B. Munn died at his home south of Fairbury at half past four, on Saturday, March 2, 1912. Death resulted from pneumonia after an illness of two weeks. Bethuel Munn was born September 24, 1860 at Woosler, Ohio, and was 51 years old last September. He was married at Colby, Kans., in 1894 to Retta Fugate. Five children survive, being Wayne H., Wade F., Mont L., Glen B. and Elizabeth. There are also three sisters, Mrs. V.C. Nichol, Colby Kans.; Mrs. Jas. Walker, Dunbar, Nebr.; Mrs. O.C. Baker, Nebraska City, and one brother Wayne Munn, Manhattan, Kans. All were present at the funeral except Mrs. Nichol. Dr. Munn was a veterinary surgeon. He moved with his family to Fairbury in 1899. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 5, at the M.E. church in Fairbury, services being conducted by Rev. M.E. Gilbert and burial in the Fairbury cemetery. [The Fairbury Journal, Friday, March 8, 1912]
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