Krupp
Valley Cemetery & Obituaries
Krupp
Valley Cemetery & Obituaries
Also known as Marlin Cemetery
Grant County, Washington submitted by Marge Womach
Page R through T
The Krupp Valley Cemetery at Marlin, Grant Co, WA is located west of town, taking the first graveled road/cow trail on the left side of the road (south) as one leaves the town to the west. Records of the cemetery compiled by Ruth Briscoe (undated) and Geo Beck were carefully studied and researched in an attempt to provide an accurate reading of the cemetery. I walked the cemetery in 1998 with several return trips to photograph and compare placements of graves and family plots. Marge Womach <coffee@sisna.com>
The town went through a name change circa 1919, legally it is yet Town of Krupp, Marling PO, and the cemetery is deeded Krupp Valley Cemetery.
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Ralls, Elmo W + 1917-1977 Ralls, Emma H * 1890-1922 (2 on 1) Ralls, Guy E (or Gary) + 1889-1964 (2 on 1, with Emma) Ralls, James H + 1913-1977 Ralls, Miller Elias + (Dec 10, 1915-Jan 27, 1984) US Army WW II Ralls, Orman Joseph + (July 28, 1918-Sept 7, 1982) Rau, Frederick Arthur * Oct 5, 1936-Oct 31, 1936 Reihs, Jacob * Feb 15, 1914-Dec 5, 1916 s/o Jacob & Marie (Delete) Ricks, Jacob A ?? 1915-1916 Robertson, Emily J ? d. era 1930-40, confirmed by family Robertson, Jack ?? + d. 4-08-1936, age 94; burial confirmed by family Scharchburg, John * Aug 5, 1880-Feb 14, 1916 (Maggie says stone fallen) Schell, Rodney Otis * Mar 24, 1948-July 15, 1958 Schultz, Clara * Mar 24, 1864-Oct 25, 1916 (2 on 1) Schultz, Herman C * 1860-1945 (2 on 1, with Clara) d. 6-27-1945 Seleen, Alma M *+ 1871-1945 (2 on 1, with Lee B) Seleen, John W + Sept 29, 1914-May 24,1996 SSGT US Army WW II Seleen, Lee B 1877-1953 (2 on 1) shared w/Alma Seleen, Walden Lee + (Oct 24, 1912-June 17, 1994) Sime, Christina Died July 5, 1907, w/o P N Christianson Surface, Josephine Died June 6, 1942, aged 68 years (1874-1942) Surface, Terry (no dates) wooden marker Swigart, Melvin * July 29, 1917-Aug 1, 1917 s/o Roy & Fern Swigart, Norma L * 1921-1931 Templin, Rudolph * (no dates on marker) d. Jan 21, 1941 Thrall, Harland Oct 26, 1906-Dec 6, 1906 s/o J T Thrall, R D + Sept 26, 1919-June 28, 1999; married 59 yrs Thrall, Iva Mar 24, 1921-April 14,2012) shared stone w/ RD
Obituaries:
(Items labeled “scrapbook news” most frequently were taken from the Odessa Record, the Wenatchee World, Grant County Journal, Big Bend Chief or the Spokesman Review, and were found in scrapbooks at local museums.)
Ralls surname: James H Ralls (1859-1926) and his wife Lydia W (1861-1946) were buried in the Wilbur Cemetery; they are the parents of Elmer ‘Guy’ Ralls (1889-1964). James Ralls was born Feb 22, 1859 in Independence, MO. His death certificate shows only his mother’s name, Margaret Yearley. James died Oct 22, 1926 at Marlin, the informant for the family details was G E Engle.
Ralls, Elmo W; (1917-1977) “In Memory of Elmo W Ralls. Jan 27, 1917-Sept 8, 1973. Services at Nicoles Funeral Home, Ephrata, WA on Wednesday, Sept 12, 1973. Officiating Rev David Crawford. Interment Marlin Cemetery.” (Funeral Program) “Elmo W Ralls of Wilson Creek died in Wilson Creek Sept. 8. He was born in Marlin Jan. 27, 1917. A farmer, he is survived by three brothers, James, Miller and Joseph, all of Wilson Creek; two sisters, Mrs Merle Fiess, Marlin, and Mrs Viola Wood, Wilson Creek. Funeral services will be held Sept. 12, Wednesday at 10 a.m. from Nicoles Funeral Home. Rev. David Crawford will officiate with burial in the Marlin Cemetery.” (Grant County Journal, 9-10-1973)
Ralls, Emma H; (1890-1922; 2 on 1) “Emma Miller Ralls. Female, white, married. Housewife. Birth: Feb 12, 1891, MN; Age 31 yrs 13 days. Father: Elias Miller, b. Denmark; Mother: Celia Mary Jepsen, b. Denmark. Informant: Mrs Glenn Rinehart, Snoqualmie, WA. Death: Feb 25, 1922, Marlin, Lincoln Co, WA. Cause: Influenza of 7 days duration. Contributory: Pneumonia of 4 days duration. Frank C Holgate, MD, Almira, WA. Length of residence at place of death: 10 yrs 1 day; in the state: 21 yrs 8 mos. Burial: Marlin, WA on Feb 27, 1922. Undertaker: Rudolph Tempelton, Marlin, WA, signed Rudolph Templin.” (WA State Board of Health: Cert. of Death)
Ralls, Guy Elmer; (1889-1964; 2 on 1, with Emma) “Funeral services for Elmer Guy Ralls, who died Monday at Marlin, were held this morning from an Ephrata funeral home, with burial in the Marlin Cemetery. The Rev Carl Wichern officiated. Ralls had lived in the Marlin-Wilson Creek area for the past 66 years. He was a member of the Odessa Grange Supply. Members of his family have been active in civic work in the communities. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs Merle Fiess, Marlin; Mrs Viola Wood, Wilson Creek; four sons, James Ralls, Miller Ralls, Almo Ralls and Joseph Ralls, all of Wilson Creek, and nine grandchildren.” (Odessa Record: 7-09-1964)
Ralls, James H;
(1913-1977) “In Memory of James Harris Ralls.
Born in Marlin, Washington, Oct 7, 1913.
Passed away at Moses Lake, Washington, May 26, 1977. Services at First
Presbyterian Church, Wilson Creek, WA., Tuesday, May 31, 1977, 2 p.m., Rev David
Crawford officiatiing. Soloist-Mrs Ione Zeiler; Organist-Mrs Delores Cook.
Pallbearers: Kenneth Arlt, John Biggs, Lavene Cook, Bob Engle, Cecil Pfeifer,
Frank White. Honorary Bearers: Claude Bekins, Arthur Coffin, Edson Dow, Walt
Failor, Charles Graham, Harold Pebbles, A I Pfeifer, Al Prichard.
Vault Interment, Marlin Cemetery, Marlin, WA.” (Funeral Program
5-31-1977)
Ralls, Miller Elias; (Dec 10, 1915-Jan 27, 1984) US Army WW II) “Wilson Creek—Graveside service for Miller E Ralls, 68, of Wilson Creek was 1:30 today at the Marlin Cemetery, with Rev David Crawford officiating. Burial was under the direction of Nicoles Funeral Home of Ephrata. Mr Ralls died Friday at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Spokane. He was born Dec 10, 1915 in Marlin and was a WW II Army veteran, a retired barber and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a lifetime resident of the Marlin-Wilson Creek area. Mr Ralls is survived by two sisters, Viola Woods of Wilson Creek and Mrs Merle Fiess of Marlin; and numerous nieces and nephews...” (scrapbook news item) “In Memory of Miller E Ralls. Dec 10, 1915-Jan 27, 1984. Services Marlin Cemetery. Jan 30, 1984. Officiating Rev David Crawford. Pallbearers: Howard Pfeifer, Bob Engle, Floyd Carroll, Ray Strouf, Bill Kreiter and Keith Fiess. Interment Marlin Cemetery.” (Funeral program.) “Graveside funeral services were held at the Marlin Cemetery on Monday, Jan 30, 1984 for Miller E Ralls of wilson Creek, Rev David Crawford officiated. Miller was born Dec 10, 1915 at Marlin, WA. He was a veteran of WW II. He was preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Emma Ralls, and by three brothers, Jim, Elmo and Joe. Survivors include two sisters, Merle Fiess and Viola Woods, both of Wilson Creek; many nieces, nephews and friends. Casket bearers were Howard Pfeifer, Floyd Carrol, Bill Kreiter, Bobbie Engle, Ray Strouf and Keith Fiess. Interment was in the Marlin Cemetery with Nicholes Funeral Home of Ephrata in charge of arrangements.” (Odessa Record: 2-02-1984)
Ralls, Orman
Joseph; (July 28, 1918-Sept 7,
1982) “Funeral service for Orman Joseph Ralls, 64, of Wilson Creek will
be 10 a.m. Friday (Sept 10) in Nicoles Funeral Home of Ephrata, with interment
to follow at Marlin Cemetery. Born
July 28, 1918 (corrected from original) at Marlin, Ralls was a lifetime resident
of the Marlin-Wilson Creek area. He is survived by two sisters, Viola Woods of
Wilson Creek and Mrs Merle Fiess of Marlin; one brother, Miller Ralls of Wilson
Creek; and numerous nieces and nephews.” (scrapbook news item) “In Memory of
Orman Joseph Ralls. July 28,
1918-Sept 7, 1982. Services Nicoles
Funeral Home. Ephrata, WA. Sept 10, 1982. Officiating, Rev David Crawford.”
(Funeral program: 9-10-1982)
Rau, Frederick Arthur; (Oct 5, 1936-Oct 31, 1936) “County of Chelan, City of Wenatchee. Reg. Dist. M-1. Frederick Arthur Rau. Residence: Entiat, WA, Chelan Co, WA. Male, white, child. Birth: Oct 5, 1936, Wenatchee, WA. Age: 26 days. Child. Father: Fred. Rau, born Quincy, WA; Mother: Beulah Mable James, born Sugargrove, VA. Informant: Mr Fred Rau, Entiat, WA. Death: 10-31-1936 at 6:30 a.m.. Cause: Malformation of abdominal wall. L M Thompson, MD, Cashmere, WA. Burial: Marlin Cemetery on Nov 1, 1936. No undertaker employed, burial by father, Fred Rau.” The parents are buried in the Quincy Cemetery. Beulah was the daughter of Arthur F James. (Source for parents of infant, Geo Beck notes on cemetery; marriage record for Beulah and Fred Rau not found, no marriage record found for Beulah.)
Reihs, Jacob; (Feb 15, 1914-Dec 5, 1916 s/o Jacob & Marie) “Jacob Reihs; born on Feb 15, 1914; died Dec 12, 1916 in Lincoln Co, WA. His father was Jacob Reihs; his mother was Mary Olenhausen. Cause of death: an accident, the toddler drank iodine. Informant: Jacob Reihs of Irby. Burial: not specified. (Source: Lincoln Co Health Death Certificate.) Mrs Marie Schorzman, daughter of Jacob and Marie Reihs, attested to the presence of a tombstone in the Marlin Cemetery where her brother had been buried, though his death occurred prior to her birth. (The parents are buried in Odessa City Cemetery.) “The eighteen months old child of Mr and Mrs Jacob Reihs residing north of Irby died at their home Wednesday about 1 o’clock p.m. as the result of drinking iodine. The drug was kept on a shelf which was supposed tobe out of the child’s reach, but the little tot climbed up in a chair Tuesday, grasped the bottle and swallowed part of the contents. Dr Mitchell was called at once but medical aid was unable to overcome the effects of the drug and the little one passed away on the afternoon of the next day.” (Odessa Record: 12-08-1916)
Robertson, Emily Jane; Died in the era of pre-1930 census, mother of John ‘Jack’ Donald Robertson. Born abt 1851. “Mrs Robinson, who was reported as quite sick some time ago, and who has not been getting along so well, went to Spokane Monday evening for medical treatment, her son Jack accompanying her.” (Odessa Record: 1-16-1920) “Mrs Robinson, whom we reported recently as having been taken to a hospital at Spokane, died there last Friday afternoon and was buried in the local cemetery at 11 a.m. Monday. She would have been 71 years old in July if she had lived. I am sorry I have not been able to get full particulars, but will try to give additional pertinent data next week.” (Odessa Record: 1-30-1920)
Robertson, Jack; (d. 4-08-1936, age abt 53; burial not confirmed) “Jack Robinson, well known pioneer and for 30 years a resident of the region, was found dead at his work in the West service station at Marlin on Wednesday night, apparently from heart failure, which he had suffered for many years. Mr Robinson came to the Marlin area to take up a homestead in the early days and later moved to town, where he operated a dray line. Ill health caused him to give up this work and during recent years he has aided Mr West with the operation of the service station, operated in connection with the Krupp Garage company. A motorist, driving to the station for gasoline, failed to attract service so entered the building, where Mr Robinson was found. His body was taken to Ephrata. Funeral services have not been arranged. So far as known he leaves no survivors. His mother formerly lived in Canada, of which country he retained his citizenship. He had never married.” (Odessa Record: 4-09-1936) “Funeral services for Jack Robinson, one of the oldest of Marlin’s pioneers, were held at Marlin. He passed away last Wednesday, apparently of heart failure. He is survived by a nephew on the coast.” (Odessa Record: 4-16-1936) (Edit: A family member was looking for the graves of Emily Jane Robertson and John ‘Jack’ Donald Robertson, both formerly of Canada. In her search she wrote: ‘Mr Friend showed me the cemetery map after I insisted she had to be there, he couldn’t recall the name. There she was, Robertson/Robertson, he has no further information and didn’t know where to get any. The plot has two Robertsons in it, so I assume her son is there also.’)
Scharchburg, John; (Aug 5, 1880-Feb 14, 1916; Maggie says stone fallen) “John Scharchburg. Male, white, single, laborer, peddler. Birth: Aug 15, 1880, Michigan; Age: 35. Father: Henry Scharchburg, b. Mich.; Mother: Unknown, b. MI. Informant: Dr W R Decoar, Soap Lake, WA. Death: Feb 15, 1916, 4 p.m. at Soap Lake, Grant Co, WA. Cause: Mitral regurgitation associated with anasarca of 2 mos 3 days duration. Dr W R Dewar, MD, Soap Lake, WA. Burial: Krupp on 2-17-1916; Undertaker: D W Jones, Coulee City, WA.” (WA State Board of Health: Cert. of Death)
Schell, Rodney Otis; (Mar 24, 1948-July 15, 1958) “Rodney Otis Schell. Burial on 3-24-1958 at Marlin. Accident. Age 10 yrs 3 mos 21 days.” (Rev Hausauer’s ledger at the Odessa Historische Museum) “Rodney Schell, 10 years.—His home, Marlin, WA. Survived by his parents, Mr and Mrs Robert Schell; one brother, Robert Schell, all at the home. Paternal grandparents, Mr and Mrs Fred Schell, Marlin, WA. Grandmother, Mrs Catherine Cater, Marlin, WA. Great-grandmother, Mrs Urquhart. Funeral services Friday, July 18, at 2 p.m. from the English Congregational Church, Odessa, WA, Rev A Hausauer officiating. Interment Marlin Cemetery. The Strate Funeral Home, Odessa, WA, in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 7-20-1958)
Schultz, Clara (Mar 24, 1864-Oct 25, 1916; 2 on 1 stone) “Dear Sir: I have taken the liberty of enclosing to you with this letter the papers in the Proof of Death of Mrs Clara C Schultz, late of your city (Krupp), and have notified Mr Schultz who is beneficiary.” (excerpt of letter from J Bennington of Walla Walla to B F Paff, banker at Krupp; dated 10-30-1916) “Clara Brown Schultz. Female. White. Married. Birth: March 24, 1864, Dodge Co, Wisconsin. Housewife. Aged: 52 yrs 7 mos 1 day. Father: William Brown, born England. Mother: Margaret Lerch, born Germany. Informant: H C Schultz, Krupp, WA. Death: Oct 25, 1916, 8:30 a.m., Dist. #4, Krupp, Grant Co, WA. Cause: heart failure-sudden; Contributory: indigestion. E Wolfe, MD, Krupp, WA. Burial: Krupp, Wash., 10-27-1916. Undertaker: H C Erickson, Address: Krupp, WA.” (WA State Board of Health: Cert. of Death) “Mrs Schultz, wife of H C Schultz, died very suddenly at her home in Krupp, Wednesday, of heart disease. She will be buried today, Rev Jas. Thomson of this place conducting the funeral.” (Grant County Journal, Ephrata, Friday, Oct 27, 1916) “Frances Weller, Wilson Creek, says she remembers the funeral, Hobson tried to throw himself in the grave on top of the casket.” (G Beck data card);
Schultz, H C (1860-1945; 2 on 1, with Clara; d. June 27, 1945) “Herman C Schultz. Male, white, widowed. Birth: July 26, 1860, Lomira, Wisconsin. Retired farmer. Age: 84 yrs 11 mos 1 day. Father: William Schultz, born Germany; Mother: Marie Horn, born Germany. Informant: Eastern State Hospital Records, Medical Lake, WA. Death: June 27, 1945, at 4 pm. at Eastern State Hospital. Length of stay in institution: 2 mos 6 days. Residence prior to hospitalization: Valley, Stephens County, WA. Cause of death: Generalized and Cerebral arteriosclerosis. H P Perry, MD, Medical Lake, WA. Burial: Marlin, WA. Jerue Funeral Home, Clyde J Jerue, Medical Lake, WA.” (WA State Dept of Health: Cert. of Death)
Schultz, Hobson (unconfirmed); (circa 1900-1925?) “Hobson Schultz.—Came with folks about 1911, attended high school, won county declamation contest, Marlin-Sp. 1913. Picture, 1912, HS; Picture, 1914, HS. Buried in Marlin + ? unnamed, unmarked grave, about 1925, about age 25. Hobie had scandalized his mother. Hob. Schultz 2nd for booby prize at party at B F Paffs, Dec 1912. Oscar W says last sight of Hobson was at mother’s funeral, 1916, so Jesse James told him.” (G Beck data card collection); “Hobson W Schultz. Army Serial # 3,422,191. Residence: Krupp, WA. Enlisted in NA Ft George Wright Wash., July 10, 1918. Born in Lomira, Wis.; 19 yrs 11 mos. Organizations: QMC Camp Jos. E Johnston, Fla. To Aug 16, 1918; Sup. Co. 327 to Oct 3, 1918; QM Det APO 794 to discharge. Grades: Pvt. 1 cl. Aug 21, 1918. Wounds or other injuries received in action: none. Served overseas: Sept 7, 1918 to Oct 20, 1919. Honorable Discharge: Oct 30, 1919 on demobilization. Was reported 0 per cent disabled on date of discharge.” (US Army records); “Herman C Schultz, 49; Clara C Schultz, 45; Hobson Schultz, 10, b. WI.” (details from 1910 Lomira, Dodge Co, WI census); “Herman C Schultz, 59; Hobson W Schultz, 21, WI” (details from 1920 Spokane, Spokane Co, WA Census).
Seleen, Alma M; (1871-1945; 2 on 1, with Lee B) “Funeral services for Alma Marie Seleen, 74, of Marlin, were held Tuesday afternoon at the Marlin Presbyterian church with the Rev Mr Course officiating. Interment was in the Marlin Cemetery. Mrs Seleen was born Oct 3, 1870, in Sweden. She had been a resident of the Marlin district since 1911. Surviving are her husband, Lee B Seleen, at the home; three sons, Paul Severin of Stratford, Walden Lee Seleen at home, and John Wesley Seleen in the US Army, and one sister, Mrs Emily Zachrison of Sweden.—Grant County Journal.” (Odessa Record: 7-12-1945) “Mrs Alma Marie Seleen. Female, white, married; wife of Lee B Seleen, whose age is 68 yrs. Birth: Oct 3, 1870, Sweden, Age: 74 yrs 8 mos 27 days. Housewife. Father: Peter Peterson, born Sweden; Mother: Sara Mary Erickson, b. Sweden. Informant: Lee B Seleen, Marlin, WA. Death: 6-30-1945; 8:20 p.m. at Coulee Dam Community Hospital, Coulee Dam, Okanogan Co, WA. 16 days in hospital. Cause: Terminal Bronchial Pneumonia, 5 days duration. Due to Cardiac Cirrhosis of months. Duncan R Nerlaur, MD (barely legible), Coulee Dam, CA. Burial: Marlin, WA, Leland E Plotts, Ephrata, WA, funeral director.” (WA State Dept of Health: Cert. of Death)
Seleen, John W; (Sept 29, 1914-May 24,1996 SSGT US Army WW II) “Quincy.—John Wesley Seleen, a lifetime resident of Washington, died Friday morning, May 24, 1996, in Quincy Valley Hospital. He was born Sept 29, 1914, to Lee and Marie Seleen at Marlin. He spent his youth in the area and graduated from Marlin High School. He served in the US Army for four years in World War II. After his honorable discharge he returned to the area where he spent a number of years farming for himself and assisting others. Prior to his retirement in 1982 he was managing an orchard near Winchester. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn, at the family home; 5 step-children: Ervin Webley of Moses Lake, Dick Webley of Quincy, Mary Lou Clune of Lynnwood, Ned Webley of Kennewick, and Ken Webley of Ephrata; four nephews; one niece; and many cousins, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother Walden Seleen and his half-brother Paul Severin.” (scrapbook obit) “John Wesley Seleen.—Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 1996 at 2 p.m. at the Quincy Presbyterian Church. Interment will follow at the Quincy Cemetery. Arrangements are in care of Scharbach’s Columbia Funeral Chapel.” (scrapbook obit; d. 5-24-1996)
Seleen, Lee B; (1877-1953; 2 on 1, shared w/Alma) {Death record not obtained}
Seleen, Walden Lee; (Oct 24, 1912-June 17, 1994) “A family graveside service was held Saturday, July 2, at the Marlin Cemetery for Walden L Seleen, 81, who died June 17, 1994. He was born to Lee B and Alma Marie Peterson Seleen at Marlin on Oct 24, 1912. He attended the Pfeifer and Marlin schools. He was engaged in farming all his life. Survivors include one brother, John Wesley Seleen and Donald Severin, both of Quincy, and two nephews, Harry Severin, Quincy, and Robert Severin, of Maryland, and one niece, Sharon Flippin, of Loon Lake.” (scrapbook news; d. 6-14-1994)
Surface, Josephine; (Died June 6, 1942, aged 68 years; 1874-1942) “Wife of Perry A Surface, who used to abuse her when drinking. Hung on for years alone in school shack back of Marlin school. Died 1942, buried beside him at Marlin, aged 68.” (Beck data cards); “Josephine Eleanor Surface. Died: 6-06-1942, age 67, Marlin, Grant Co, WA. Father: Frank Dufek. Mother: not shown.” (WA State Death Records: batch #277095); “Josephine Dufek. Age 6. Birthplace: Nebraska.” (6 June 1885, Bohemia Precinct, Saunders Co, NE Census, page 2)
Surface, Perry; (no dates; wooden marker) “P A Surface celebrated his 65th birthday, with many guests, much music, and with Mrs Surface presiding over the culinary department, assuring a success.” (25 Yrs Ago column of Odessa Record of 9-27-1945 representing 9-27-1920); “Buried Marlin, no date, plus or minus 1930, age 80. Wife kept body ‘in state’ for a week or so (winter) before forced to bury him.” (G Beck data cards); “Perry Alexander Surface. Died: 11-23-1931, aged 76, Marlin, Grant Co, WA. Spouse: Josephine Surface.” (parental names not given; WA State Death Records)
Swigart, Melvin; (July 29, 1917-Aug 1, 1917 s/o Roy & Fern) “Melvin Lemgine Swigart. Male, white, infant. Birth: July 29, 1917, Grant Co, WA. Father: Roy Swigart, b. CA; Mother: Fern Jackson, b. CA. Informant: Roy Swigart, Address: Ruff, WA. Death: Aug 1, 1917, 1:30 p.m. at R-4, near Krupp, Grant Co, WA. Cause: inanition. E K Wolfe, MD, Krupp, WA. Burial: Krupp, WA on Aug 2, 1917. Undertaker: none.” (WA State Board of Health: Cert. of Death)
Swigart, Norma L; (1921-1931) “Norma Lonie Swigart. Female, white, single. Birth: June 9, 1921, Spokane. Age: 10 yrs 4 mos 27 days, Invalid. Father: Roy Swigart, b. CA; Mother: Fern Jackson, b. CA. Informant: Roy Swigart, Ruff, WA. Death: Nov 6, 1931, 12:36 a.m., R-8, Ruff, Grant Co, WA. Cause: Nephritis, onset 1927; Contributory: Anasaca, duration Sept 1931. Wm F Armann, MD, Ritzville, WA. Burial: Marlin Cemetery, Nov 8, 1931. Undertaker: W F Haight, Ritzville, WA.” (WA State Board of Health: Cert. of Death) “Norma, daughter of Roy and Fern Jackson Swigart, had always been in poor health, suffered extremely, buried Marlin.” (G Beck cards)
Templin, Rudolph; (no dates on marker; d. 1-21-1941) Rudolph Templin. “Pioneer of the early 80’s, Rudolph Templin-right” (photo caption on page 15 of Black Rock Country: 1889-1909) “Rudolph C Templin. Residence: Marlin, Grant Co, WA. Male, white, single. Birth: Aug 27, 1862, Germany. Age: 78 years 4 mos 24 days. Blacksmith. (Parent data: Unknown) Informant: Patient informant. Marlin, WA. Death: Jan 21, 1941, 1:15 p.m. at McKay Memorial Research Hospital, rural Soap Lake, Grant Co, WA. Cause: Congestive heart failure. Dr Ward, MD, Ephrata, WA. Burial: Marlin, WA on Jan 23, 1941, Jenkins & Son, funeral director, Ephrata, WA.” (WA State Dept of Health: Cert. of Death)
Thrall, Harland; (Oct 26, 1906-Dec 6, 1906 s/o J T) “Harland Thrall, born October, 1906 and died December, 1906. Harland was the son of the J T Thralls, and was smothered when wrapped up for winter trip in a buggy.” (Hist. of Marlin Cemetery); “Harlan Thrall, son of J Thrall, buried in Marlin 1906. Burial service by Rev H M Course, Dec 6, 1906 from the Thrall school house, age 6 weeks.” (Beck data card collection)
Thrall, R D; (Sept 26, 1919-June 28, 1999; married 59 yrs) “R D Thrall, 79, of Marlin, died Monday, June 28, 1999, at Deaconess Hospital in Spokane. He was born Sept 26, 1919, at the Marlin homestead of his parents, Jason Thurston and Florence Jesse (Hull) Thrall. R D graduated from Marlin High School and attended Kinman Business School. On Nov 9, 1941 he married Iva Alice Pfeifer. R D and Iva continued to farm for the next 33 years before retiring and relocating in Marlin Heights in 1974. A man of dry wit and a sense of humor with a ready smile, R D had many pursuuits. A loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, he liked to travel, was an avid fisherman and trap shooter and had bountiful vegetable and flower gardens. More recently he was an active member and participant in the Washington State Horseshoe Association. He was also civic minded. He was a member of the Marlin Presbyterian Church. He served through the years as a director on various boards, including the Lincoln Electric Co-op, Krupp Union Grain growers, Wilson Creek School Board, Grant County Health District and the Marlin Town Council. R D is survived vy his wife of 57 years, Iva Thrall, of Marlin; his daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and Don Icenogle, of Spokane; his son and daughter-in-law, Harlan and Donna Thrall, at the family farm in Marlin; two sisters, Vera Johnson, of Moses Lake, and Wilma and husband Milt Bonner, of Spokane; 5 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Harland Thrall, and his sister, Edna Utt. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 17, at the Heritage Church in Odessa. A potluck luncheon will follow at the Marlin Community Center. Strate Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.” (Odessa Record-July 8, 1999; same obit appears in the Davenport Times of 7-15-1999)
Thrall, Iva; (Mar
24, 1921-Apr 14, 2012; shared stone
w/ RD) “Iva A Thrall (Age 91).—Passed away peacefully at the
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