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Catherine, the two months old baby of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Magill, died Tuesday after a few day’s illness, cause of death being pneumonia. Interment was made Thursday in the Odd Fellows’ Cemetery. Mr. Magill resides 13 miles south of Washtucna, and because of the severe weather and having other small children in their home the mother was unable to attend the baby’s funeral. When the child became ill the father summoned a doctor from Dayton, but he was unable to cross the Snake River. A physician was called from here, but he was too late to be of any assistance.—Washtucna Enterprise. (Ritzville Times)

"Born Oct 27, 1889, Anna Pickett came west with her husband Harry Magin. She died Dec 8 in a Spokane hospital after living in and around Davenport, on the coast and in Deer Park. A member of the Methodist church and Wilson Grange, Mrs. Magin is survived by two sisters in Maryland, a son, Russel, in Spokane, and three daughters: Evelyn Fisher, Deer Park; Helen Mires, Wilbur and Marianna Erickson, Spokane. She also had 7 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren." (Dav. Times: 12-14-1972)

Gottlieb Mahler, aged 93, is dead in Spokane. Until four days before his death he had enjoyed exceptionally good health. The late Mr. Miller was a veteran of the Mexican and Civil wars and had resided in Spokane 25 years, coming here from Edwall. He was engaged in the Indian fighting on the plains and helped to build several of the first telegraph lines at Forts in Wyoming. (Odessa Record)

Mrs. C. J. Main of Sprague died Saturday in a Spokane hospital, following several days illness with pneumonia. The funeral was held at Sprague Monday and burial took place at Hood River, Oregon. Mrs. Main is survived by her husband, two young daughters and her father, C J Swift. (Dav Times-Tribune)

"Funeral services were held Friday at the Robertson Funeral Home in Wilbur for Sigrid C. Mangis, who passed away Wednesday in the Lincoln Memorial Nursing Home in Davenport. Pastor A. F. Gerstmann officiated at the service handled by the Robertson Funeral Home. Mrs. Mangis was then sent to Smith’s Funeral Home in Billings, Montana, for committal services Saturday in the Mount View Cemetery at Billings. A step daughter, Mrs. Jack (Ethel) Sterett, and Mr. Sterett of the Rocklyn area flew with the body to Montana for the interment. Sigrid C. Mangis was born in Sweden and lived in Red Lodge, Montana, before coming to Wilbur. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Mr. Helm and Fred Mangis, and also her only child, Mrs. Jerry Mangis (Jane Helm). She was a member of the Lutheran Church and Order of Eastern Star. Attending the service in Wilbur were her step children, Mrs. Tony (Lorene) Brown, Mrs. Paul (Doris) Douglas of Almira, Mrs. Jack (Ethel) Sterett of Rocklyn and Jerry Mangis of Almira. Other relatives present included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gollaher of Entiat, Jack Sterett and Linda of Rocklyn, Edith Sterett and Bill of Rocklyn, Glenn Mangis, and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Wolfe of Wilbur. Sigrid C. Mangis is also survived by two brothers in Sweden, a sister in Michigan, in addition to a number of step-nieces and nephews." (Dav. Times: 6-08-1972)

The little son , James Jr., 3 ½ years old, of Mr. & Mrs. James Mann of Davenport, died at St Luke’s Hospital in Spokane, Sunday, Feb 21. The funeral services were held from Hazen & Jaeger’s chapel…and interment was in Riverside Park, Spokane. Jimmie Jr. was taken suddenly ill with acute Bright’s disease and mastoid trouble, and in spite of everything that could be done for him nothing availed to restore him to health. Deceased is survived by his parents, Mr. & Mrs. James Mann, Davenport, grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. E. G. Mann, Harrington and Mr. & Mrs. J. A. Hering of Asotin, WA. (Citizen)

Mann, Joe, Sep 1944

"It was September, 1944, and Holland was under siege when Allied soldiers parachuted into Best to secure the area from the advancing Germans. In the struggle, a Reardan boy, Joe Mann, already wounded four times by rifle fire, died when he threw his body over a grenade to shield others from the explosion. Of such things are heroes made and statues erected. Such a one is the Joe Mann Memorial at the entrance to the Memorial Gardens at Best visited for the first time this fall by Mr. and Mrs. Jack Mann of Reardan, Joe’s brother. A sister, Irene Bennett and her husband of Salem, OR accompanied them. Every five years is a week’s celebration honoring Holland’s liberation; along the corridor wreaths are laid at memorials and people recall the day when the sky filled with parachutes and the ‘Yanks’ dropped onto Dutch soil. ‘It is absolutely fantastic,’ exclaimed Mrs. Mann, ‘how these people remember. Children will draw pictures of the event as it was told to them by their parents who lived through it. They will have enactments of the battle all along the route. Bastogne has remained the same as during the war with tanks guarding the city and some of the shells that were once houses still standing. I only wish that this week of celebrating could be put on TV,’ she said, ‘so people in this country would know how some foreigners feel about America even today.’ While in Holland the Manns were guests of Kies Wittebrood and his son who live in a suburb of Amsterdam. They did much sightseeing..." (Dav. Times: 11-21-1974; long article of their trip and sights)

Mann, John H., Aug 23, 1973

"Services were held Monday for John Henry Mann, 82, who died Aug 15 in Davenport. The Rev Philip Falk conducted the funeral, which was followed by burial in Spokane. Pallbearers for the funeral were Mann’s grandsons: Ronald Meyer, Russell Meyer, Randy Halverson, Larry Mann, John Mann and Lyle Mann. A lifetime Reardan native, Mann was a retired farmer and a member of the Reardan City Library board. He is survived by his wife Anna; 3 daughters, Eleanor Meyer, Farmington, NM; Helen Halverson, Seattle; and Irene Bennett, Salem, OR; and 4 sons, Jack, Davenport; Roy, San Diego, CA; Frank, Rockville, MD; and Harold, Spokane. A sister, a brother, 22 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren also survive." (Dav. Times: 8-23-1973)

Manning, Mack L., Nov 16, 1972

"Mr. Mack L. Manning passed away Thursday, Nov 9, at Deaconess Hospital in Spokane. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Dora Manning, of Spokane; daughters, Mrs. Lyn Evans of Edwall and Mrs. Mildred Hughes of Spokane; son, Robin Manning of Fairbanks, Alaska; 4 grandchildren; one sister and one brother. The funeral was Monday at 2 p.m. at the Riplinger Earth Funeral Home and interment at Fairmont Memorial Gardens." (Dav. Times: 11-16-1972)

Marsh, Mrs. D. C., Mar 5, 1931

H. T. Tobiasen received word of the death of his sister, Mrs. D. C. Marsh, at Decoraha, Iowa, Friday. Mrs. Marsh visited here several years ago.

Martin, Virgil V , Apr 25, 1965

“Virgil Vernon Martin. Died: 4-25-1965. Birth: 1-07-1894, KS. Never married. Father: William J Martin. Mother: Anna Hanna. Removal: Puryear Mortuary, Herington, Kansas.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Mayer, Mrs. Otto, Dec 17, 1909

Mrs. Otto Mayer of Odessa died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Shiewe, at Odessa, Dec 9^th. Consumption was the cause of death. (Citizen)

Mathews, Nellie, Dec 05, 1974

"Funeral services were held in Davenport Tuesday and in Wellpinit today for Nellie Mathews, who died Dec 2. A native of Wellpinit, Mrs Mathews was born in 1903 to Matilda and Thomas Flett. Widowed early in her first marriage, she later wed Whitman Mathews. Survivors include her husband and two sons, George and Joe McCrea, both of Wellpinit, five grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive." (Dav. Times: 12-05-1974)

Monday of last week Frank McCaffery, a pioneer of Lincoln Co, died at his home near Sprague. Deceased was unmarried, and leaves a brother and sister. (Citizen)

James McCallum, one of our prominent farmers who resided one half mile south of Larene, died last night from a complication of diseases. His son, David, who is attending the state university, was summoned home to his father’s bedside during his illness. Mr. McCallum was a native of Argyleshire, Scotland, and was born Jan 12, 1844. In 1869 himself and young wife left their Scotland home and came to Illinois where they resided until 1884, when they came to Davenport and purchased 320 acres of railroad land and have resided thereon since. Mr. McCallum was an elder in the Larene Presbyterian Church, and while in Illinois became a member of the Masonic and Odd Fellows fraternities. He leaves a wife and three children: Mrs. James D. Slater, Miss Agnes I. and James D. McCallum. He was highly respected and classed as one of Lincoln County’s best citizens. (Dav Trib)

"(Mrs. Pete Duncan sends the following notice that appeared in the Nov 27 Seattle Post-Intelligencer, which tells of the death of her mother, Mrs. Icie McCulley (Mrs. George Marler).) Mrs. Icy Marler McCulley, 84, who lived in Washington State more than a half century, died of cancer Wednesday (Nov 25) at her home. Mrs. McCulley was born in Tennessee and came to Washington State, to Lincoln County in 1902. From 1924 until 6 years ago, she lived in Black Diamond and Auburn areas, and then moved to Vacaville to live with a daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Hubbard. Survivors, in addition to Mrs. Hubbard, Mrs. Ruby Duncan, Black Diamond, and Mrs. Gwendolyn Vernon, San Francisco; one son, Fred Marler, Seattle; two brothers, Jack Runyan, Sunnyside, and Bud Runyan, Wilsall, MT; 10 grandchildren; and 19 great grandchildren. Services Saturday, 1 p.m., Little Funeral Home, Auburn; burial, Black Diamond Cemetery.—Seattle PI. Mrs. Duncan writes the family wanted to bring Mrs. McCulley to Hillcrest Cemetery for burial beside Mr. Marler, but because of flood conditions at that time, and uncertainty of the roads, they decided to have burial in the Black Diamond Cemetery. Six grandsons were pallbearers, and thirty-one of her children and grandchildren, and their families were present at the services. These included her brother, Jack (Eula) Runyan, his son Bob, two daughters, Hazel Madden and Dorothy Faxe and Dorothy’s husband. The Pete Duncan’s son, Jack and his wife came up with Mrs. Hubbard and Mrs. Vernon by plane. Mr. and Mrs. Eli Duncan were also present." (Harrington Citizen: 12-17-1959)

(excerpt) Edmon McCurtain, for the past 7 years a resident of this section, died very suddenly at the home of his brother, Almer McCurtain, last Sunday morning of heart trouble. Funeral services were held from the residence of A. McCurtain Monday and the remains were shipped to Kingman Co, KS, for interment, Mrs. McCurtain accompanying them… Edmon McCurtain was born in Jasper Co, IN, Dec 13, 1864… At the age of 20 he, with another brother came to the Pacific coast… He married May 6, 1894 to Nellie O. Lecklider. In Feb 189_, a son was born, Lawrence Eugene, who died in infancy… In 1907 the family came to Davenport…. (Dav Trib)

McDowell, Edith, Apr 06,1972

"Edith Christena McDowell, former Reardan area resident, died last week at the age of 94. A resident of Spokane since 1938 when she and her husband retired, Mrs. Griffith (sic) was a native of Canada. She was born in Ontario in 1878. Her parents brought her to the Ritzville area when she was 11, and later the family moved to the Reardan-Deep Creek area. She married Fred McDowell in March 1900. He died in 1962. The couple had three children including a son Robert, who died in 1966. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Gilbert Peterson and Mrs. Leslie Paul, both of Cheney; and a daughter-in-law, Beth McDowell of Spokane. She had seven grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. Also surviving her are a sister, Pearl Humphrey of Spokane, a brother Cecil Griffith of Loon Lake, and numerous nieces and nephews. Officiating at the services in Spokane March 31 were the Revs Edward Underhill and Dewayne Price. Burial was in Riverside Memorial Park in Spokane." (Dav. Times: 4-06-1972)

Mary Elizabeth McKim, 10 months old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Bruce McKim who live in the Duck Lake district, died Friday morning of this week. The cause of death was pulmonary tuberculosis. Mr. McKim is himself ill with the same disease at a sanitarium at Snohomish. The little one will be taken to Spokane and burial will take place Sunday in the Greenwood Cemetery. (Citizen)

Ann McMahon, former Edwallite, passed away Jan 12 in Bothel, WA. Bill and Esther Gray, Ed Gray and Becky, and Tom and Sherry Ledgerwood attended her rosary Thursday and the funeral services Friday. Interment was at the McMahon Cemetery in Edwall. (Dav Times)

(notes) James McMahon was accidentally shot June 5^th near his home at Edwall while carrying his shot gun on horseback. He was a pioneer rancher in WA for 31 years. He died June 6^th at Sacred Heart with burial at the Edwall Catholic Cemetery on June 9^th, 1912. The “Card of Thanks” was signed by J P McMahon, Frank McMahon, Mrs. Swingler and Mrs Burkhold. (Citizen)

(Notes) Funeral services for John T McMahon, a life-long resident of Edwall, were held Wednesday. He was a member of Knights of Columbus and St Michael’s Catholic Church at Reardan. Surviving are his wife, the former Ann Menehan of Spokane at the family home. (Dav Times)

We are sad to chronicle the death of Mrs. Emma McMaster, who died last Thursday. She leaves a husband, three children, mother, several brothers and sisters and a host of friends to mourn her death. Funeral services were held at the Zion German ME church Monday afternoon. (Dav Trib.)

Mrs. Isabel McMillan, resident of the Inland Empire for 36 years, is dead at Spokane. She arrived at Davenport with her parents in 1884 where her father built one of the first flour mills in the country, the plant operating until it was burned in 1895. (Odessa Record)

G. A. “Al” McMillen, aged 66 years, died at Beebe, Tuesday, July 30^th and was buried at Waterville. Word of this news reached us through George Pfaff, one of his old neighbors. (? a Davenport paper)

David McNeal, age 66, father of Homer McNeal of Davenport, died in Spokane Thursday of last week, after only a few day’s stay in the city. Deceased was a member of General Rusk Post No 93 of Davenport, department of Washington and Alaska, having belonged to Co F, 13^th regiment of Michigan. Arrangements had been made for his going to Port Orchard, including the purchase of his ticket when he passed away. (Dav Trib) David McNeal, 88, who left here Tuesday morning for a visit with his mother in Spokane, passed away suddenly Thursday morning, according to a telegram received by his brother, W H McNeal. Mr. McNeal has been sick for some time and went to Spokane hoping the change of climate would improve his health. No funeral arrangements have yet been made. (LCT-Aug 8, 1913)

Two men were badly injured by the roof collapsing in the big steel tank which is being erected for the Ritzville flouring mill. Alexander McNeil died at the Sacred Heart Hospital a couple days later. O. J. Klawitte who was also injured, is reported to be recovering. The men were working inside the tank, and the steel roof became loosened in some manner, and came crushing down on them. It is hardly clear how the two men were not instantly crushed to death, except that the roof fell sidewise. They were taken to the hospital by the Manager W. H. Kreagler. The men were employed by a contractor, and were expert metal workmen. –Ritzville Times (Odessa Record)

Jno I. Melville, 70, Sprague attorney for 40 years, died Tuesday following a long illness. He was born in Fifeshire, Scotland, and attended the public school there until he was 17 when he came to America and to Washington Territory in 1888. He lived at Cheney before going to Sprague. His widow, Daisy, two daughters and two sons survive him. Also a brother, Thomas, an author in Scotland, 12 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday… (Citizen excerpt)

A pair of twins arrived at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Minnick, recently, but one died. (Larene column, LCT)

At Lewiston, ID, April 22, 1908 of Bright’s disease, died Thomas M. Mockler, aged 57 years and 30 days. Deceased was a pioneer of Lincoln County, where he numbered many true friends and was favorably known. He was born at Weymouth, Nova Scotia, Mar 23, 1857. For a number of years he had been a sufferer from the disease which terminated in his death, and during the past few years he traveled extensively in search of medical aid. A short time since he went to Lewiston for treatment, but it proved unavailing. The remains wee interred at Nez Perce, ID. Mr. Mockler was well known in Lincoln County. He was a pioneer of the Harrington Wheat Belt, where he arrived Feb 16, 1883, locating on a homestead one mile west of the present town of Bluestem. Here he endured all the hardships and privations incident to early settlers of a new country. He owned 640 acres of land and engaged in raising wheat and horses. About 13 years ago he went to Nez Perce, ID, at the time the reservation was thrown open to settlement, and here he opened the Pioneer hardware store which he successfully conducted to the time of his death. He was a senior member of the firm of Mockler, Miller & Mockler. A few years ago he sold his farm near Bluestem…. (Citizen)

Mrs. Martha Moran, Spokane, passed away following a stroke she suffered last week, and funeral services were conducted Monday from Hazen & Jaeger Funeral Home in Spokane with interment in Riverside Park Cemetery. Mrs. Moran was the grandmother of Mrs. Dan Schultz. Surviving Mrs. Moran are two sons, Frank E. and John L., both of Spokane, two sisters, one brother, her mother, Mrs. M. H. Vincent of Salt Lake City…. (Citizen)

Ned W. Munger died at his home in Spokane Jan 21 after an illness of 3 days. Mr. Munger was born at Cottage Grove, MN, Sept 18, 1866 and came to WA in 1894. Mr. Munger has lived in the vicinity of Davenport for many years and was the local manager for the Farmers Grain and Supply Co, for some time and was called to Spokane about a year ago to become the general manager for this company which position he still retained at the time of his death. Mr. Munger is survived by a wife and 3 children all living in Spokane. He was a member of the Oriental Masonic Lodge, No 74 of Spokane and burial will be under the auspices of that lodge and the Masonic lodge of this city on Jan 23. He was a man that was respected by all who knew him and has a host of friends to mourn his loss. (LCT)

F. E. (Felix Edward) Murray died this week at his home in Spokane. He was a retired circulation manager for the Spokesman Review, and with his wife resided at Harrington from 1934-1938 when they moved to Sprague where they celebrated their 50^th wedding anniversary on Oct 9, 1938. Mrs. Murray died several years ago. Funeral services were held Apr 15 from the St Joseph’s Church in Spokane and interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery. (Citizen excerpt)

After an illness covering a period of three months, Mrs. J. M. Myers, of Ephrata, a sister to Mrs. Ed Gooley and Mr. A. B. Schwab, died at the Sacred Heart Hospital, Spokane, April 10^th, from kidney trouble and was buried in the Catholic Cemetery in Harrington. Rev Father MacAleer officiating at the services at St Francis Church on Wednesday, April 12. Mrs. Myers was in her 60’s and is survived by a husband, 3 daughters and 4 sons. She was the mother of 9 children, two sons having preceded her in death. (Citizen)

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