Davenport Burial Obituaries

                                                                     Submitted by Marge Womach

Alley, A M:  “The funeral of the late Mr. A. M. Alley, whose death was chronicled in the columns last week, was held from the Stone chapel last Friday afternoon, the Rev Frederick Tonge, pastor of the Congregational church officiating. Interment was in Mountain View Cemetery.” (Dav. Trib: 2-20-1913)

Chilton, Henry E.:  “Henry E. Chilton. Died: 26 May 1928, Davenport, WA. Birth: 27 Oct 1862, born Ottumwa, Iowa. (cemetery book shows birth as 12 Oct 1863) Spouse: Jeanetta Belle Phillips. Father: Joseph Chilton, born Wales; Mother: Sarah Price, b. PA. Buried: Mt View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Chilton, Jeanetta Belle:  “Jeanetta Belle Chilton. Died: 1-09-1963, Davenport, WA.  Father: Ben Phillips. Mother: Elisa Creelman; Spouse: widowed, (Henry E. Chilton, b. Ottumwa, Iowa) Buried: Mt View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Chrisman, infant female:  “infant female Chrisman. Died: 14 March 1929, stillborn.  (Dorothea E. Chrisman, name taken from cemetery TS book. Probable Father: Samuel Aubrey Chrisman, Mother: Irene Helbig) Buried: Mt View Cemetery, Davenport, WA”. (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Chrisman, Samuel Aubrey:  “Samuel Aubrey Chrisman. Died: 12-10-1966, Davenport, WA. Father: Ernest S Chrisman; Mother: Ella Funkhouser; Spouse: Irene Chrisman. Buried: Mt View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Christman, Gary Allen: “Gary Allen Christman. Died: 6-17-1969, Davenport, WA.  Father: Galien Christman.  Mother: Patricia Haynme.  Spouse: never married. Buried: Mt View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Cleghorn, William Arthur:  “William Arthur Cleghorn. Died: 20 Dec 1935, Davenport, WA. Birth: 20 May 1867, Iowa. Spouse: Jennie, nee not stated. Father: Andrew M. Cleghorn, born IL. Mother: Mary Salor, born Iowa. Buried: Mt View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Cook, Kitty Maude:  “Kitty Maude Cook. Died: 2-18-1939.  Birth: 2-10-1873, OH.  Spouse: Chas H. Cook.  Father: Samuel Coyd.  Mother: Mary Carlton. Buried: Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Corbin, Charles:  “Charles Corbin. Died: 10 Oct 1935, Davenport, WA.  Birth: 14 July 1856, MI; Spouse: Josephine, nee not stated. Father: Lafayette Corbin, born IN; Mother: Katherine Earl, born MI. Buried: Mt View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Corbin, Myrtle Josephine:  “Myrtle Josephine Corbin. Died: 14 March 1921, Harrington, WA.  Father: Harry Corbin, born IN; Mother: Lucy Miner, born IL; Buried: Mt View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card).

Denson, Thomas " Thomas Denson, the aged father of Frank Denson, passed away Wednesday evening at about 9:30, after a week's illness. He had been living at the home of his son for several years, and up to the time of his last illness had enjoyed apparent good health.  He was over 80 year of age and was born in England, coming to this country when quite a young man.  He came to this county about 16 yeas ago The funeral services will be held at St. Luke's church, Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock." (The Lincoln County Times, Aug 30, 1907) Submitted by Barbara Curtis

Emerson, Nellie: " Mrs. Nellie Emerson, age 38, died Tuesday morning at Bluestem, having been taken ill Friday.  Mrs. Emerson and her husband came to Bluestem this spring from Ford, Wash., and have made their home in the town of Bluestem, while Mr. Emerson was employed on neighboring farms.  The funeral was held from the undertaking parlors in this city yesterday afternoon.  The body was buried in Mountain View cemetery.  

   Mrs. Emerson was born in Illinois,  July 9, 1885.  She is survived by her husband, Richard Emerson and three children, two daughters and one son, all of whom were here for the funeral. (Davenport Times-Tribune, Jul 19, 1923)Submitted by Barbara Curtis.

Hane, Gustaf: " Early Pioneer Passes Monday.  One of Davenport's earliest pioneers, Gustaf A. Hane, age almost 88 years, died early Monday at his farm home northeast of town.  He had been in poor health for some time.  He was born in Halmstead, Sweden, December 1, 1851, and came to the Unite States in 1871 and to Cheney, Wash., in 1881.  He homesteaded at Cottonwood Springs, which later became the city of Davenport, in 1882, and resided there until his death.   In 1884 he married to Miss Ebba Georgil of Stockholm, Sweden.  She died 28 years ago.  He is survived by one daughter, Miss Ada Hane, and one son Oscar L. Hane, both at the farm near Davenport.  Funeral services for Mr. Hane were held at the Lutheran church here Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. with the Bumgarner Funeral home in charge.  The Rev. F. J. Ahrendt officiated, and music was furnished by a quartet, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Buck, Mrs. H. K. Furgeson and the Rev. Ahrendt, accompanied by Mrs. O. W. Johnson.  Interment was in Mountain View cemetery.  Pall bearers were Walter lane, Steve Huss, H. A. Wilke, Charles Stubbs, Robert Rodgers and Jacob Hansen. (Davenport Times-Tribune, Nov 23, 1939) Submitted by Barbara Curtis

Hein, Albert Walter:  “Albert Walter Hein. Died: 4-07-1990.  Birth: 2-21-1902, WA. Widowed. Father: Phillip Jacob Hein. Mother: Anna Proff. Buried: Pleasant View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Krey, Julius:  “Mr. Julius Krey died at his home in the south part of this city, on Friday, Feb 14, 1913, aged 64 years.  The funeral occurred on Monday last from the German Lutheran church, Rev Hopf officiating, and interment in Mountain View Cemetery. He is survived by his widow.” (Davenport Tribune: 2-20-1913)

Lake, David N.:  “Died, on Friday, Feb 14, 1913, at the hour of 12:30 p.m., at the home of his son, C. F., in this city, David N Lake, of heart failure, super induced by a complication of diseases from which he had been a sufferer for the past five years. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the late home of the deceased, Rev Wm Hoskins, pastor of the ME Church in this city, officiating. Interment in Mountain View Cemetery.” (Dav. Trib: 2-20-1913) “David N. Lake was born near Philadelphia, PA, Sept 3, 1838, and was therefore at the time of his death, 74 yrs 5 mos and 11 days old. When but a small boy his parents removed to Trumbull Co, Ohio, where he continued to reside until he became a young man, of the age when thoughts of self support impress themselves deeply upon the youthful mind, and he went west filled with ambition and hope, locating in the central part of the state of Wisconsin. It was here that he met Julia A. Williams, later marrying her. To this union were born four sons and two daughters: Charles F. and H. Fayette, both of Davenport, D. Clinton, of Milwaukee, WI; E. Linwood, of Spokane; Mrs. F. E. Millard, of Canby, MN; and Mrs. Edna Butler, of near Bakersfield, CA.... “Dav. Trib: 2-20-1913) “David N. Lake, 74, a native of PA, died at the home of his son, C. F. Lake, Friday morning. Mr. Lake was a cabinet maker until recent years and was a veteran of the Civil War, through which he served with the 8^th MN. Of six surviving children, three of them, C.F. and H.F. Lake, of this city, and E. L. Lake of Spokane were in attendance at the funeral service at the home Sunday afternoon. Burial was at Mt View Cemetery.” (LCT: 2-21-1913)

Laughbon, Nathaniel Allen:  “Nathaniel Allen Laughbon, age 70, a pioneer resident of the Davenport district, died at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane Tuesday evening. He underwent an operation more than a month ago, and was thought to be improving steadily. He had been walking about the hospital a short time before his death, which came as a great shock to his family.  Funeral services for Mr. Laughbon were held at the Davenport Presbyterian Church this afternoon at 2 p.m., with Rev W. L. Killian officiating. Interment was in Mountain View Cemetery. Mr. Laughbon was born in Ohio, Jan 1, 1856.  He was married to Miss Lydia Belsing in 1884, and came west with his wife in 1891, and settled on a ranch on the Spokane River, north of Davenport. He and his family developed this property until it is now recognized as one of the finest fruit ranches in Lincoln County.  Mr. Laughbon is survived by his widow, Mrs. Lydia Laughbon, one daughter, Miss Alma Laughbon, of Davenport, six sons, Lawrence K., of Raymond, WA, and Roy B., Frank E., Marion A., Dewey and Wendell B. Laughbon, all of Davenport, and 3 grandchildren. He is also survived by 5 sisters, Mrs. George W. Weaks, Mrs. N. B. Palmer and Mrs. Joseph Parr, all of Spokane, Mrs. John Henry Belsing, Udell, KS, Mrs. Cole, Galio, Ohio, and Mrs. Walters, Crestline, OH, and two brothers, E. R. and C. L. Laughbon of Davenport.” (7-08-1926)

Lawrence, Ella V.:  “The many friends of the family were shocked Thursday morning to learn of the death of Mrs. Ella V., wife of Mr. J. P. Lawrence, who has resided on his place four miles west of Davenport for the past nine years...The fact is that the illness of Mrs. Lawrence was not generally known... Yet the deceased had been ill some time prior to the fatal termination of her ailment. She first showed symptoms of sickness in August, but that illness was not of a nature to awaken any apprehension on the part of the family. Unfortunately, the affliction developed into pulmonary troubles, and in the latter part of September the patient was compelled to take her bed. She grew worse from day to day and despite every attention and the best of medical aid her malady rapidly developed into consumption and proved fatal. The funeral took place Saturday and the remains were followed to their last resting place by a large concourse of sorrowing friends. Mrs. Lawrence maiden name was Ella V. Earles, of this place. She was born in Southern Ohio, Dec 28, 1861, and was at the time of her death aged 36 years, 11 months and 26 days. She was married to J P Lawrence in Ohio and together they came to WA some ten years ago. They spent one season at Walla Walla and in 1889 moved upon the place near Davenport, where the family has since resided. She leaves a husband and four children, 3 girls and one boy, from four to ten years of age. Mrs. Lawrence was an earnest, devoted Christian lady and an active member of the ME Church....” (LCT: 12-02-1898) TS in Mt View.

Lemmons, Lizzie:  “Mrs. Lizzie Lemmons, wife of ‘Poor Dick’ Lemmons, died at her home in this city last Saturday at 1:30 p.m., from the effects of an operation performed in Spokane last month. She was 43 years of age and came here from Denver, CO, with her husband about 7 years ago. Mrs. Lemmon was a hard working colored woman and was well known and respected in Davenport. The past two years she had been in poor health and last month underwent an operation in Spokane, returning home a week ago last Sunday. Her remains were laid to rest in Mountain View Cemetery Sunday afternoon.” (1-17-1907) “Lizzie Lemon, wife of Richard Lemon, died at her home in Davenport, Saturday from a severe hemorrhage.... She was born in Lawrence, KS. By hard work she and her husband three years ago built themselves a comfortable home and were prosperous until sickness and death laid their heavy hand upon them.” (DT: 1-17-1907)

Long, Bernadine:  “Mrs. Charles Long, nee Bernadine Long of Bluestem, died July 3^rd at 4:30 a.m. after a protracted illness in a Spokane hospital. She was buried at Davenport, Sunday, July 5^th.” (Citizen: 7-10-1914)

Long, Ada Knighten: “It is only a few weeks since Mrs. Long was on our streets the picture of health. However, much happened since. The mother saw the remains of her darling boy laid in his last resting place; another babe has been born and the mother has departed to the great hereafter. Ada Knighten was married to Alfred W Long Feb 28, 1897, and they had been up to the time when death claimed the wife and mother, residents of their beautiful home near Mondovi. After the birth of the child, Mrs. Long did not recuperate her usual strength and she was taken to Spokane to a hospital for treatment. She died last Thursday and was buried here Saturday. A large number of friends and neighbors showed their last respect to her memory by their presence at the last sad rites....Davenport Tribune.” (Citizen: 12-07-1906) TS shows: birth as March 24, 1871 and date of death as Nov 22, 1906. 

Long, Elizabeth:  “Mrs. I. H. Long of Moscow, who has been in feeble health for a long time, passed away last Sunday, and was buried in the cemetery near town Monday, the funeral services being held in the Baptist church, the sermon being preached by Marion Long of Creston, who is a brother of Issac. The deceased was 71 years of age, and leaves an aged husband and four grown sons and daughters. Mr. and Mrs. Long were among the first settlers of the Big Bend, coming to the county over 20 years ago. The aged husband is a veteran of the Civil War, a member of the GAR Post of Davenport, and a familiar figure among the county pioneers.—Lincoln County Times” (Citizen: 8-12-1904) TS shows birth: August 2, 1833, married Dec 27, 1855, and died July 31, 1904. 

Long, Sheridan:  “Sheridan Long, age 78, a resident of the Bluestem community, died Friday after about a year’s ill health. The funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church here Sunday with the Rev Ernest Mitchell, Creston, officiating... Burial was in Mountain View Cemetery at Davenport. A Tennessee native, Mr. Long came to the Willamette Valley, OR, when he was four years old, with his parents, and came to Lincoln County in 1883. He resided on a farm in the Bluestem community since. He was prominent in Democratic party circles, was a Bluestem school director 20 years and was noted as an old-time fiddler. Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Clara Long, and a son, Ray Long, at the home. Sheridan Long was the last survivor of his branch of the Long family.” (Citizen: 5-05-1944)

Long, Thomas Martin:  “On Sunday last the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Long near Mondovi, died from ptomaine poisoning. The supposed cause was from meat, but is not definitely known. He was two years old and a very strong, healthy child. The family has our sincere sympathy in their loss. The remains were buried at Mountain View Cemetery on Monday, Rev Long of Creston officiating.” (Citizen: 11-02-1906) TS in Mt View

Love, William: “Services over the remains of William Love, who died last Wednesday, were held in the Methodist Church Friday. The deceased was English by birth, but came to this place from Winnebago. A member of the Independent Order of Foresters, the member of Davenport lodge took charge of the funeral, about 50 following their brother to Mountain View Cemetery, where the remains were interred. His brother James, of Nelson, BC, was notified of his death and came down to attend the funeral.”

Lowery, Chester and Mary:  “The family of Frank Lowary, living some 9 miles east of Davenport, have been sorely afflicted recently. Some two or three weeks ago two young children of the family, a boy, Chester, 3 years, and a girl, Mary, aged 2 years, were taken down with that most dangerous of all diseases, cerebral meningitis. It is an ailment that baffles the skill of all physicians, and is exceptionally painful to the afflicted. Both children were beyond hope for many days. Last week the little boy died and was buried Sunday in the Davenport cemetery. At the time of the funeral the little girl was not expected to live from hour to hour, yet she lingered until Tuesday when death came to her relief. It was a sad case and the parents have the sympathy of the whole community.” (LCT: 5-05-1899) “Among the many visitors at this office during the week was James Lowary, father of Frank Lowary, who lives a few miles southeast of town. The senior Lowary was called from his home in Idaho by the recent illness and death of his son’s children. The old gentleman can claim being one of the pioneer settlers of this county. He crossed the plains from Kansas in 1879 with a large company of emigrants, some of who are now living in this vicinity. He located first in Oregon. Mr. Lowary moved into what is now Lincoln County in 1883, and resided here for a number of years. His children grew up to manhood and womanhood on the homestead near here. He is now living with one of his sons in Idaho. Time has bleached his hair and corrugated his countenance, but Mr. Lowary is still a man of considerable vigor.” (LCT: 5-26-1899)

Lueck, Margaret:  “Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church here at 2 p.m. Friday for Mrs. Margaret Lueck, age 83, pioneer who died Jan 24 (1939) at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John Boleneus, north of Davenport. The Rev Lee Knoll had charge of the funeral service, and a mixed quartet sang, accompanied by Miss Mabel Inkster. Interment was in Mountain View Cemetery...” (Dav. Times & Trib.: 2-02-1939) “Mrs. Margaret Lueck, who would have been 84 years old Feb 4, passed away Tuesday evening... She had been ill for some time, and bed-fast for 6 months. A native of Germany, she came to Illinois when a girl of 16, and then lived in MN for some time, coming to Davenport region about 38 years ago. For the last 15 years she resided with Mr. and Mrs. Boleneus. Survivors are 5 children by her first marriage, including one daughter, Mrs. Anna Lueck and four sons, Henry Christian and Lewis Stude of Brewster, MN, and Charles Stude of St Paul, MN, and 5 children by her second marriage, including Mrs. Margaret Boleneus and William Lueck of Davenport, Ernest Lueck of Ovando, MT, Fred Lueck of Palouse, and Frank Lueck of Lewiston, ID, by a number of grandchildren including Raymond Haines of Spokane, and Kenneth Haines of Davenport, whom she helped rear, and by two sisters and a brother in IL.” (DT & T: 1-26-1039)

Lueck, William:  “Funeral services were held in Davenport Saturday for William G. Lueck, age 67, who died in Spokane Nov 1, following a long illness. A native of MN, he came to this area in pioneer days; farmed for many years, and in recent years was employed by the county highway department. His first wife, Mrs. Emma Lueck, died six years ago. He married again last summer, and is survived by his widow, now in CA, four daughters, and two sons, 3 brothers, 4 half brothers and 17 grandchildren.” (Citizen: 11-10-1950)

Luiten, Irene Lucille:  “Irene Lucille Luiten. Died: 7-13-1994; Birth: 4-02-1928, WA. Spouse: Marvel Robert Luiten.  Father: Gottlieb Reinbold; Mother: Louise Holscher.  Buried: Mt View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Luiten, Margaret O.:  “Margaret O. Luiten.  Born Oct 19, 1918, Davenport, WA; Passed away Feb 8, 1986, Spokane, WA; Funeral Services: Wednesday, Feb 12, 1986, at 11 a.m., Zion Lutheran Church, Davenport, WA. Pastor Stanley Williamsen, officiating.  Concluding services and Vault Interment: Mountain View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Funeral Program)

Moats, Lyda Pervier:  “Lyda Pervier Moats. Died: 11-27-62; Birth: 8-27-1881, Boone, Iowa; widowed; Father: Sherman Pervier; Mother: unknown; Buried: Mt View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Moats, Samuel R.:  “Samuel R. Moats. Died: 12-02-1955; Birth: 10-14-1873, Palo, IL; married; Father: Samuel R. Moats; Mother: Mary Thompson; Buried: Mt View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Moore, William Rufus  " William Moore, who has been living on the Tidland place north of Davenport, died November 4th at the home of his father, D. W. Moore, eleven miles north of Davenport.   The cause of death is given as tumor of the brain and was hastened by an attack of pneumonia.  Mr. Moore has been ailing all summer and was taken to a Spokane hospital some months ago but met with no encouragement so returned home.  His age was 24 years 10 months and 19 days.  Funeral services were conducted at the Presbyterian church November 5th by RE. Tonge, and interment was at Mountain View cemetery.  he leave a wife and infant child, a father, an uncle, and two brother in Canada. "(Lincoln Co. Times, Nov 6, 1914) Submitted by Barbara Curtis.

Quast, Martin:  “Martin Quast. Died: 7-06-1963, Davenport, WA.  Father: Jacob Quast. Mother: Helena Hahn. Spouse: widowed. Buried: Mt View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Quinn, Anthony Malloy:  “Anthony Malloy Quinn. Died: 3-02-1971; Birth: 2-19-1921, WA; Divorced. Father: William Maloy Quinn.  Mother: Ruth Hampton. Buried: Mt View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Rademacher, Maria:  “Maria Rademacher. Died: 6-29-1937; Birth: 1-18-1862, Germany. Married.  Father: ___ Krauter. Mother: unknown.  Buried: Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Railey, Cynthia Manurva:  “Cynthia Manurva Railey. Died: 18 April 1957, Davenport, WA.  Birth: 29 April 1862, Irvington, IL. Father: Marcus Falkner; Mother: unobtainable. Widow (Issac Newton Railey). Buried: Mt View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Railey, Isaac Newton:  “Isaac Newton Railey. Died: 28 Dec 1929, Davenport, WA. Birth: 10 Oct 1845, Richville, IL. Father: Priestly Railey, born KY; Mother: Polly Armstrong, born IL; Spouse: Cynthia M. Falkner, born Irvington, IL. Buried: Mt View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Ramm, Chancey Merven:  “Chancey Merven Ramm. Died: 10-01-1942; Birth: 8-17-1906, WA.  Spouse: Martha Rambo.  Father: William Rambo (possible error on card). Buried: Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health Death card)

Ramm, Charles Axel:  “Charles Axel Ramm. Died: 6-02-1964, Davenport, WA. Married. Father: Edward Ramm; Mother: Anna Salde; Buried: Mt View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Rankin, John:  “John Rankin. Died: 15 May 1935, Davenport, WA.  Birth: 29 March 1857, Glasgow, Scotland. Spouse: Margaret Matherson. Father: Gavin Rankin, born Glasgow, Scotland.  Mother: Janet Feurgeson, born Glasgow, Scotland. Buried: Mt View Cemetery, Davenport, WA” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Rankin, Margaret:  “Margaret Rankin. Died: 7-01-1941; Birth: 6-06-1858, Canada; widowed. Parents: unobtainable. Buried: Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Raugust, Katherine Julianna:  “Katherine Julianna Raugust. Died: 6-17-1988, Davenport, WA. Father: Daniel Reimann. Mother: Katherine Mattis.  Spouse: Rudolph F. Raugust. Buried: Mt View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Reich, Ethel:  “Ethel Reich. Died: 9-04-1960, Harrington, WA. Father: ___ Royster. Mother: unknown. Spouse: married. Buried: Mt View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Reich, Johanna:  “Johanna Reich. Died: 22 Nov 1925, Odessa, WA. Birth: 3 April 1856, Austria. Spouse: Victor Reich. Father: Vincent Schwartz, born Austria; Mother: Rosana Edelmeier, born Austria. Burial: Mt View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Reichman, John Wesley:  “John Wesley Reichman. Died: 10 May 1927, Davenport, WA.  Birth: 14 April 1927, Davenport, WA. Father: John Edwin Reichman, born NE; Mother: Margaret Knappert, born NE; Burial: Mt View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Reinbold, infant male:  “infant male Reinbold. Died: 7-23-1941, stillborn. Father: Laurence Reinbold. Mother: Lucille Stormo. Buried: Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health Death card)

Richards, Alta Jean:  “Alta Jean Richards. Died: 15 Sept 1918, Davenport, WA.  Birth: 28 Nov 1868, Ira, Iowa.  Father: George M. Wilson, birthplace unknown; Mother: Susan W. Biggs, birthplace unknown; Spouse: widowed, Charles E Richards, deceased: 1922. Buried: Mt View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Richards, R. L.:  “R. L. Richards. Died:  1 Nov 1928. Construction worker, apparently nothing was known and no one found out anything. Buried: Mt View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Rinker, Arthur Lawrence:  “Arthur Lawrence Rinker. Died: 12-19-1944; Birth: 2-22-1907, WA; Spouse: Inez.  Father: Karab Rinker.  Mother: Ellen Jayne.  Buried: Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health Death card)

Rinker, Ella Rebecca:  “Ella Rebecca Rinker. Died: 5-26-1940.  Birth: 2-12-1866, PA.  Spouse: K. M. Rinker; Father: Chas Jayne.  Mother: unobtainable. Buried: Davenport, WA” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Rogers, James Raymond:  “James Raymond Rogers. Died: 4 Nov 1930, Davenport, WA. Birth: 14 May 1927, San Francisco, CA. Father: Roy Francis Rogers, born Humboldt, CA; Mother: Lizzie Elsie McCullough, born Davenport, WA. Buried: Mt View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Rogers, James Wilson:  “James Wilson Rogers: Died: 3-10-1944; Birth: 10-02-1874, PA; single.  Father: William Rogers; Mother: Martha Kingen.  Buried: Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Rolfson, Frank:  “Frank Rolfson: Died: 8 July 1928, Davenport, WA.  Birth: 17 Dec 1903, Raymond, Alberta, Canada. Spouse: single; Father: Orton Rolfson, born Utah; Mother: Clare Selman, born Payson, Utah. Buried: Mt View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Rollinson, Elvidge:  “Elvidge Rollinson: Died: 9-01-1956, Spokane, WA. Father: John Rollinson. Mother: Ann Elvidge. Spouse: married. Buried: Fairmount Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health Death card; burial not investigated to determine cemetery)

Rookstool, Cornelius:  “Cornelius Rookstool: Died: 11 July 1928, Davenport, WA.  Birth: 2 Oct 1853, Kosciuska, Indiana. Spouse: widowed, no name given; Parents: unknown. Buried: Mt View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Roonstool, Alvin Weil:  “Alvin Weil Roonstool: Died: 30 Nov 1928, Davenport, WA. Birth: 30 Dec 1922, Salem, OR. Father: Alvin W. Roonstool, born Davenport, WA. Mother: Blanche D. Suphune?, born Salem, OR. Buried: Mt View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Rowland, Margaret Melinda:  “Margaret Milinda Rowland: Died: 2-16-1957, Reardan, WA. Father: William B Brockman. Mother: Dove Mae Teter. Spouse: married. Buried: Mt View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Rude, Arthur E.:  “Arthur E. Rude: Died: 1-05-1950.  Birth: 5-01-1882, IL; married; Father: Eli Rude; Mother: unobtainable. Buried: Mt View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Rudy, Samuel Charles:  “Samuel Charles Rudy: Died: 3-10-1957, Davenport, WA. Father: Samuel Eli Rudy. Mother: Anna Medara Clutter. Spouse: unmarried. Buried: Mt View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Ryall, Edward:  “Edward Ryall: Died: 4-14-1962, Miles, WA.  Parents: Unknown. Spouse: divorced. Buried: Mt View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Sackman, Andrew:  “Andrew Sackman.  Died: 3-12-1966, Davenport, WA. Father: Christoff Sackman; Mother: Dorothea Ausht.  Spouse: Elizabeth Sackman. Buried: Mt View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Samis, Betsy:  “Betsy Samis. Died: 25 Aug 1935, Davenport, WA. Birth: 23 March 1849, Burlington, IL.  Spouse: widow, Richard Baker Samis. Father: (error) Isaac Samis, born Ontario; Mother: (? error) Phoebe Willard, born Ontario. Burial: Mountain View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln County Health death card; edit: did not view original death certificate, highly improbable that her maiden name is Samis)

Schmauch, Harry:  “Harry Schmauch. Died: 11-03-1976; Birth: 11-23-1901, Germany; Spouse: Doris Westad.  Father: Heinrich Schmauch; Mother: Louise Buck. Buried: Mt View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Schmauch, Heinrick:  “Heinrick Schmauch. Died: 24 Aug 1936, Davenport, WA. Birth: 14 May 1859, Alsace-Lorraine; Spouse: Louise, nee not stated; Father: Charles Schmauch, born Alsace-Lorraine; Mother: Louisa Buck, born Alsace-Lorraine. Burial: Mt View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Schmauch, Luise:  “Luise Schmauch. Died: 8-08-1937; Birth: 10-01-1864, Germany; Spouse: Heinrich Schmauch. Father: Philip Buck.  Mother: Barbara Steiger. Buried: Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Schmit, Hans L.:  “Hans L. Schmit. Died: 1-30-1916; Buried: Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Sheldon, Sarah J.:  “Sarah J. Sheldon. Died: 12-05-1946; Birth: 12-30-1861, MO; Spouse: Myron A. Sheldon; Father: James Power; Mother: unobtainable. Buried: Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln County Health death card)

Siegelman, Freda: " Mrs. Freda Siegelamn, age 73, wife of Otto W. Siegelman, a resident here for 34 years, died at Sacred Heart hospital in Spokane last Thursday evening.  She had not been in good health for some times, and had been in the hospital for four days.   Mrs. Siegelman was born in Germany, June 25, 1866, and came to the United States as a young woman.  Shde was married to Mr. Siegelman at Deadwood, S. D., in 1890, and came to Washington with her husband the same years.  They moved to Davenport in 1905, and havve resided here since.  Survivors are her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Gertrude Webb, Seattle, and Mrs. Emily Utecht, Davenport, two sons, Otto Jr. and William Siegelman of Seattle, a number of grandchildren, and three sisters, Mrs. Henry Kahse, Mrs. Anna Knapprert and Mrs. Pauline Knappert, all of Davenport.  Funeral services for Mrs. Siegelman were held Sunday at the Lutheran church in Davenport, with the Rev. E. H. Ahrendt officiating.  Mrs. Fred Buck, Mrs. H. K. Furgeson, Robert Jepson and Rev. Ahrendt sang, accompanied by Mrs. O. W. Johnson.   Interment was in the Lutheran cemetery here.  Pall bearers were Emil Zimmerman, Fred Buck, H. A. Wilke, William Guhlke, Jr., Charles Williams and Charles Nelson. (Davenport Times-Tribune, Nov 2, 1939) Submitted by Barbara Curtis

Sims, Loretta Loranie:  “Loretta Loranie Sims. Died: 20 Oct 1935, Davenport, WA. Birth: 7 Aug 1935, Davenport, WA. Father: William J. Sims, born Lebanon, TN; Mother: Lola Leona Lueck, born Davenport, WA. Buried: Mt View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Sims, William J.:  “William J. Sims. Died: 4-27-1979; Birth: 11-15-1900, TN; Spouse: Lola Lueck; Father: Samuel J. Sims; Mother: Bessie Ann Davis. Buried: Mt View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Skene, Roy Patrick:  “Roy Patrick Skene. Died: 20 July 1935, Davenport, WA;  Birth: unknown, approx. 26 yrs old. Spouse: single; Parents: unknown; Buried: Mt View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Slater, John Peter:  “John Peter Slater. Died: 30 Aug 1929, Davenport, WA.  Birth: 16 Aug 1866, Larrix, Scotland; Parents: unknown, born Scotland. Spouse: Margaret, nee not given. Buried: Mt View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Smith, Levi Augustus:  “Levi Augustus Smith. Died: 20 March 1930, Davenport, WA. Birth: 28 June 1853, Pike, LO.  Spouse: ‘Frankie’ nee not stated.  Father: James Smith, born MO; Mother: Mary ____, born MO, nee not stated. Buried: Mt View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Smyth, Mary H.: “Mary H. Smyth. Died: 9-16-1946.  Birth: 5-043-1862, IL. Spouse: John Smyth. Father: William Harmon. Mother: unobtainable. Buried: Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Snyder, Clarence L.:  “Clarence L Snyder. Died: 2-12-1949.  Birth: 3-23-1889, MI; Single; Parents: unknown. Buried: Mt View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Spooner, Aglace:  “Aglace Spooner. Died: 17 Jan 1933, Davenport, WA; Birth: 7 July 1848, St John, Quebec, Canada.  Spouse: widow, name unknown, probably died in Wisconsin some years before this. Father: Levi Sarasin, born St John, Quebec, Canada; Mother: unknown Davies, born St John, Quebec, Canada. Burial: Catholic Cemetery, Davenport, WA” (Lincoln Co Health Death card)

Spooner, Frank:  “Frank Spooner. Died: 3-02-1974; Birth: 2-04-1887, MN. Never married; Father: Moses Spooner.  Mother: Agnew Saragan.  Buried: Catholic Cemetery, Davenport, WA. (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Stang, Eva:  “Eva Stang. Died: 5-22-1945; Birth: 3-04-1866, PA; Spouse: Edward Stang.  Father: Daniel Stang (edit: probable error); Mother: unobtainable. Buried: Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Stang, Harry Wellington:  “Harry Wellington Stang. Died: 3-23-1962; Birth: 11-19-1886; married; Father: John Stang; Mother: Ella Harrigan. Buried: Mt View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Stewart, Robert Ray:  “Robert Ray Stewart. Died: 14 July 1935, Davenport, WA.  Spouse: deceased, Ellen Chater.  Father: Samuel Stewert, birthplace unknown.  Mother: Rachel Powers, born IN. Buried: Mt View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Stimpson, Sarah Jane:  “Sarah Jane Stimpson. Died: 9 April 1931, Davenport, WA.  Birth: 31 July 1857, Northington, MN.  Spouse: widow, no name given.  Father: Robert Amo, born PA; Mother: Esther _ Paige, birthplace unknown. Buried: Mt View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Strate, Glen:  “Glen Strate. Died: 5-20-1992; Birth: 7-28-1917.  Spouse: Lela Delores Schorzman. Father: Henry Herman Strate. Mother: Lola Mae Doran. Buried: Mt View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card) “Strate, Glen (74)—Passed away May 20, 1992 at his home in Davenport, WA. He is survived by his wife, Lela Strate, at the home; Two sons, Donald G. Strate, Davenport, WA, Greg S Strate, Spokane. One daughter, Linda K. ‘Toni’ Spencer, Davenport; Seven grandchildren, one great grandson. One sister, Erma Miller, Ritzville, WA. One sister-in-law, Rhea Strate, Spokane. Preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Lola Strate and one brother, LaMar Strate. He was owner of Strate Funeral Home in Davenport, WA. Member of the First Presbyterian Church in Davenport, WA, and the VFW, American Legion and Masonic Lodge #156 F & AM, all of Odessa, WA. Life member of the Odessa Fire Dept. Member of the Harrington Golf and Country Club. Charter member of the Odessa Lions Club. 30+ year member of the Davenport Lions Club. He was past president of the WA State Funeral Directors Assn, serving in 1979-80. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 26, 1992 at 1:00 p.m. from the Chapel of the Strate Funeral Home, Davenport, WA. Rev Walter Estelle and Rev Roger Muisiner, officiating.” (Spokesman Review:5-21-1992)

Straub, Emil Ernest:  “Emil Ernest Straub. Died: 21 Oct 1932, Davenport, WA.  Birth: 10 Aug 1905, Davenport, WA.  Spouse: single.  Father: Charles Straub, born Germany; Mother: Marie Kappas, born Germany. Buried: Mt View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Straub, John:  “John Straub. Died: 30 June 1935, Davenport, WA.  Birth: 25 May 1860, Alsace-Lorraine. Spouse: Katherin, nee not stated. Father: John Straub, born Alsace-Lorraine; Mother: Elizabeth Roth, born Alsace-Lorraine. Buried: Mt View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Struple, Lena Mae:  “Lena Mae Struple. Died: 12 July 1930, Davenport, WA. Birth: 21 March 1892, Colville, WA. Spouse: single; Father: James Struple, born LaCrosse, WI; Mother: Doris Busey, born Walla Walla, WA. Buried: Mt View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Unknown male infant:  “20 May 1970, a dead infant was found buried in a shallow grave at the Mondovi Cemetery. It was determined to be a male, and was guessed to have been dead approximately one month. Judging from the remains, it was presumed to have either been born dead or expired shortly after birth. Attempts to locate mother or father were uneventful. Reburied in Potters grave at Mountain View Cemetery, Davenport. It was buried courtesy of city crew, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Walters, Emma M.: “Emma M. Walters. Died: 2-11-1947; Birth: 7-18-1876, Ohio;  Spouse: George Walters; Father: Thomas McLean; Mother: Mary Davis; Buried: Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Weidey, Lena:  “Lena Weidey. Died: 17 April 1934, Davenport, WA; Birth: 6 Dec 1856, Bremen, Germany; Spouse: widow, Henry, deceased 1920; Father: Henry Scharsun, born Germany; Mother: Wilhelmina unknown, born Germany. Burial: Mt View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

West, Jacob Ferdinand:  “Jacob Ferdinand West. Died: 4-18-1938; Birth: 4-11-1849, Ohio.  Spouse: Frances Pope.  Father: Jonathan West. Mother: unknown.  Buried: Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

West, Sarah Jane:  “Sarah Jane West. Died: 16 July 1935, Davenport, WA. Birth: 18 March 1859, North Carolina. Spouse: James Harvey West. Father: Anderson W___lor, born NC; Mother: Martha Matney, born NC; Burial: Mountain View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Weston, Maurice Lloyd:  “Maurice Lloyd Weston. Died: 3-09-1975; Birth: 1-10-1898, Michigan. Spouse: Bonney Lievsay; Father: Leroy Weston; Mother: Marietta Harmon. Buried: Mt View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Whearey, Nicholas Christentine:  “Nicholas Christentine Whearey. Died: 22 July 1927, Davenport, WA. Birth: 9 April 1841, Germany; Spouse: widowed, no name given; Parents: names unobtainable, born Germany; Burial: Mt View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Whiteside, Arthur Edwin:  “Arthur Edwin Whiteside. Died: 12-12-1970, Davenport, WA.  Father: Oliver Whiteside; Mother: Mary Etta Brown; Spouse: Eunice McCall; Buried: Mt View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Whiteside, Eunice Georgiana: “Eunice Georgiana Whiteside. Died: 11-16-1973....” (did not copy entire)

Whiteside surname: (a lot of this surname in the Lincoln Co Health death cards that I did not copy)

Whitlock, William: “William Whitlock. Died: 29 Sept 1930, Davenport, WA. Birth: 8 June 1850, NY; Single; Parents: unknown; Burial: Mountain View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Wilkie, G. W.(Gustav) " G. W. Wilkie, a pioneer farmer living near this city, died Wednesday night at the hospital in Sprague following a few days illness from pneumonia contracted from exposure while traveling over the county in a campaign for county office.  Deceased was born in Chicago, Ill., September 25, 1871, moved to Shelby county, Ill., in 1873 and in 1891 came to Lincoln county, Washington, where he has since resided .  he was married in October 1908 to Mrs. Zoe Wilson and is survived by a widow; a sister, Mrs. Chas. A. Level; two brother, Chas Wilkie of Spokane and Herman Wilkie of Davenport; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. August Wilkie of Davenport; and three step children.  He was a member of the Odd Fellow and Modern Woodmen lodges.  Funeral arrangements have not been made. ( Lincoln Co. Times, Nov 6, 1914) Submitted by Barbara Curtis.

Williams, Mary Emmaline:  “Mary Emmaline Williams. Died: 5 May 1930, Davenport, WA. Birth: 24 Jan 1854, Green City, MO; Spouse: widowed, no name given.  Father: Isaac Allen, birthplace unknown; Mother: Angeline Long, birthplace unknown; Burial: Mountain View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Wimbles, Annie Zeritha:  “Annie Zeritha Wimbles. Died: 5-24-1966; Birth: 12-11-1877, Kansas; Buried: Calvary Cemetery, Davenport, WA. (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Wolf, Ethel:  “Ethel Wolf. Died: 10-31-1981, Davenport, WA.  Father: Joe Wolf; Mother: Frankie Williams; Spouse: never married; Buried: Mt View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Wolf, Grace:  “Grace Wolf. Died: 3-13-1959, Davenport, WA. Father: Joe Wolf; Mother: Frankie Williams; Spouse: unmarried; Buried: Mountain View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Wolf, Joe:  “Joe Wolf. Died: 8-17-1965, Davenport, WA.  Father: Joe Wolf. Mother: Frankie Williams; Spouse: unmarried; Buried: Mountain View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Wolfenbarger, Caroline Elizabeth:  “Caroline Elizabeth Wolfenbarger. Died: 12-25-1938; Birth: 2-27-1859, MO; Spouse: James Wolfenbarger; Father: Samuel Poage; Mother: not obtainable. Buried: Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Woodin, Mary L.:  “Mary L. Woodin. Died: 28 Nov 1935, Davenport, WA.  Birth: 27 March 1856, Waukisha, Wisconsin; Spouse: widowed, no name given; Father: Orr; Mother: unknown; Burial: Mountain View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Zahl, Julianna:  “Julianna Zahl. Died: 11-03-1952, Davenport, WA. Parents: unknown. Spouse: widowed. Buried: Mt View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.”(Lincoln Co Health death card)

Zech, Edith:  “Edith Zech. Died: 2-11-1940; Birth: 9-30-1892, WA. Single; Father: George Zech; Mother: Mary Cahill. Buried: Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Zimmerman, Emil:  “Emil Zimmerman. Died: 12-22-1958, Davenport, WA. Father: David Zimmerman; Mother: Fredreicka Stenzel; Spouse: Married. Buried: Mountain View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

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 Davenport burials, Davenport, Washington, submitted

December 18, 2005 by Marge Womach

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