Odessa City Cemetery 

 

                                                                      Obituaries submitted by Marge Womach

 

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We give credit to the Heritage Church, Odessa Historisches Museum and the Odessa Record for assistance in gathering the data.   These have NOT been confirmed by the Odessa City Clerk, but are documentation found within the county that purport to have been buried in Odessa. In many instances (?) will denote that there is some likelihood of error. 

Explanations and Common abbreviations used herein:

TS = Tombstone; OC = specific location to Odessa Cemetery; LL = Christ Lutheran Ledger, data furnished by the Museum

dc = death card; DC = death certificate; Obit = obituary

Suchland = A thorough research of the cemetery was done by Harold Suchland and in some cases his mention is the only available record, with no explanation. From that mention, additional research continues and some records are being documented. Due to the fragile condition of the local copies of the Odessa Record papers which went through a fire in the 1980's, some items are not available.

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Achey, Gerald L., (added) d. Dec 18, 1897,Gerald L. Achey of Coeur d’Alene, born Sept 4, 1931 to John and Nancy Swayne in Kearney, NE, died Dec 18, (1987) at Kootenai Medical Center.  He was raised and educated in Medicine Bow, Wyoming and was a railroad worker before joining the Air Force in 1952. He served in the Philippines, in Vietnam, in Greenland and in Alaska. In late 1953, he was married to Marianne Delzer in Odessa. He retired from the Air Force in 1972, and the family settled in Coeur d’Alene where he worked for a plumbing company and for Boise Cascade. In 1975 he was employed by North Idaho College. Mr. Achey also owned and operated Coeur d’Alene Clowns and Poppa Clowns Toybox.  He was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Coeur d’Alene. Preceded in death by his brother Howard and by son Melvin, Mr. Achey is survived by his wife, at the family home; by a son, Warren Achey of Marino Valley, CA; by daughters, Pamela Stevens of St Maries, ID; and Marietta Harper of Mountlake Terrace; by a foster brother , John Achey of Scottsbluff, NE; by half-brothers Larry Swayne, Jerome Swayne and Leland Swayne, all of Vacaville, CA; by a sister, Beverly Prather of Rock Springs, Wyoming; by half-sisters Loretta Emery of Steuvenville, OH; Georgia Forsyth and Janice Swayne of southern CA; and by 4 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.  Following funeral services Dec 23 at Yates Funeral Home in Coeur d’Alene, with the Rev Ron Hunter officiating, private burial followed in the Odessa Cemetery.” (Odessa Record: 12-31-1987)

Achey, Melvin S.,  (d. 12-13-1969; b. 7-14-1958; TS; OC; obit)  “Melvin Silas Achey, young son of S/Sgt and Mrs. Gerald L. Achey, died Dec 13 at Neah Bay, Wa. He drown after falling off a log which rolled over him while playing on the beach near his family home, it is reported.  Melvin had attended school here last year as a 4th grader while his father was stationed with the Air Force in Alaska.  Funeral services were held Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Odessa at the United Congregational Church.  Burial was in the Odessa Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, S/Sgt and Mrs. Gerald L. Achey; one brother, Warren Lee; two sisters, Pamela and Marietta; and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. R. G .Delzer.” (Odessa Record: 12-18-1969)

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Adams, Charles Wesley,  (d. 11-20-1952; b. 12-18-1900; TS; OC; Cong; dc)  “Charles Wesley Adams.  Died: 11-20-1952; Birth: 12-18-1900, Pleasant Valley, WI; divorced; Father: William C Adams; Mother: Effie Stillman; Buried: Odessa Cemetery.” (Lincoln Co Health death cards) “C W Adams. Died: 21 Nov 1952; suicide; 52 yrs.” (Congregational Church ledger by Rev E G Klein)   

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Aherin, Emma (added), d. 5-19-1979, obit “Funeral services were held for Emma Aherin on Tuesday, May 22, 1979 from the St Joseph Catholic Church in Odessa. Father Anton Flour officiated.  Emma passed away May 19, 1979 at Spokane, WA. She was a former resident of Odessa.  She is survived by one son, Robert Aherin, LaMoure, ND; one daughter, Rose Mary Wheeldon, Rosalia, WA; six grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.  She was a member of the St Joseph Catholic Church and Altar Society of Odessa; and a member of the Royal Neighbors of America, also of Odessa.  Pallbearers were John E Deife, Louis Kremsreiter, Stanley Wraspir, Robert Wheeldon, Robert Pierce and Fred Tuttle. Interment was at the Odessa Catholic Cemetery with Strate Funeral Home in charge.” (Odessa Record: 5-24-1979) 

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Albertus, Bruce E., d. 3-29-1987; b. 1-19-1949; TS; OC;

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Albrecht, Adolph, s/o Ameliad. 1943; b. 1884; TS; OC;

Luth. ledger) "Adolf Albrecht. Died: Aug 18, 1934; Burial: Aug 20, 1934. Operation for Ulcers. Aged: 49yrs 11 mos 23 days. Survived by mother, 3 brothers and 4 sisters." (Emanuel Lutheran death ledger)

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Albrecht, Amelia Zetlow,  (d. 12-18-1934; b. 2-27-1859; TS; OC; Strates; DC) “Mrs Amelia Albrecht. Place of Death: County of Adams, 11 miles south of Odessa. Female, white, widowed; Birth: Feb 27, 1850, aged 75 yrs 9 mos 21 days. Housewife. Born: Germany.  Father: Seburg Zetlow born Germany;  Mother: not obtainable, born Germany. Informant: Otto Albrecht of Odessa, WA. Death: Dec 17, 1934 at 12 p.m. Cause: Arterio Sclerosis. Contributory: Heart failure.  Physician: L. J. Bonney, MD of Odessa, WA.  Burial: Odessa Cemetery, Odessa, WA on 12-20-1934. Undertaker: H. H. Strate, of Odessa, WA” (State of WA, Register of Death) “Mrs. Amelia Albrecht.  Residence: 11 miles South of Odessa. Death: 12-18-1934 at 12 midnight, in the country from Odessa, WA. Birth: 2-27-1859, Germany. Age: 75 yrs 9 mos 21 days. Female, white, widowed, housewife. Father: Ludwig Zetlow, born Germany; Mother: unknown born Germany. Total years as housewife: 60 yrs. Length of residence where death occurred: 1906. Previous residence: Michigan; In US: 56 years. Physician: L. J. Bonney. Relatives: 3 sons: Otto Albrecht, Ernest Albrecht, John Albrecht, each Odessa; 4 daughters: Mrs. D. G. Roloff, Odessa; Mrs. Fred Schillinger, Odessa; Mrs. Fred Sackmann, Odessa; Elsie Albrecht, at home. 17 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren.” (Mortuary Ledger) “Emilie Albrecht, 75, died at midnight on Monday at her home in the Menno region, following a long illness. Funeral services are to be held Thursday afternoon, at the church south of Lauer, with burial to be made in the Odessa Cemetery. Emilie Zeitlow was born in Germany, at Karkow by Zoldin, in the province of Brandenburg, Feb 27, 1859, and lived there during her early life, coming to America at the age of 25, where she was married  the same year to Wilhelm Albrecht, in 1883 at Saginaw, MI. Her husband died in 1909 and a son, Adolph, died this year. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. D. G. Roloff, Mrs. Fred Schillinger, Mrs. Fred Sackmann and Elsie Albrecht, all of Odessa, and three sons, Otto, Ernest and John, also all of Odessa, and by 17 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.” (Odessa Record: 12-21-1934)

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Albrecht, Ernest,  (d. 2-26-1975; b. 4-30-1887; TS; OC; obit) “Funeral services for Ernest Albrecht were held Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Zion Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Rev Fred Riedel officiating. Albrecht had died in Okanogan where he made his home. Ernest Albrecht was born April 30, 1887, in Grandhaven, MI, moving with his parents to Canada, Vashon Island, Lind and later south of Odessa where he farmed with his brothers until 1935. He retired from farming at that time and moved to the Peshastin and Okanogan areas where he worked in the apple orchards until the time of his death. The deceased was a veteran of World War I and was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith.  His parent, four brothers, Carl, John, Otto, and Adolph, and one sister, Mary, preceded him in death. He is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Amelia Sackmann, Mrs. Dan Roloff, and Mrs. Henry Moellering, all of Odessa, many nieces and nephews. Interment was in Odessa Cemetery.  Organ music for the service was furnished by Mrs. Eileen Tanke with Mrs. Lucille Iverson and Betty Holman singing two hymns as a duet. Pall bearers were Al Winter, Ron Ferderer, Charles Miller, Jim Miller, Loren Lesser and Chester Smith.” (Odessa Record: 3-06-1975)

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Albrecht, John, (d. 9-28-1965; b. 2-06-1899; TS; OC; obit)  “Funeral services for John Albrecht were held Friday afternoon at Zion-Emmanuel Church. The Rev Elmer Wenzel conducted the service. Burial was in the Odessa Cemetery.  Mrs. Betty Wenzel sang, ‘Safe in the Arms of Jesus’ and ‘Asleep in Jesus’. Mrs. Chester Smith was her accompanist.  Pallbearers were William Schillinger, August Sackmann, Albert Winter, Loren Lesser, James Miller and Chester Smith.  Mr. Albrecht was born Feb 6, 1899, in Elk Rapids, MI.  He came to the Odessa area as a little boy, where he made his home until 1933, moving then to Peshastin where he made his home until his death early last Tuesday morning. Surviving are one brother, Ernest of Okanogan; four sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Roloff, Odessa; Mrs. Mary Schillinger, Sedro Wooley; Mrs. Amelia Sackmann and Mrs. Elsie Moellering, Odessa.” (Odessa Record: 10-07-1965) 

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Albrecht, Otto,  s/o Wm  (d. 2-20-1965; b. 2-16-1886; TS; OC; dc)  “Otto Albrecht.  Died: 2-20-1965; never married; Father: William Albrecht; Mother: Amelia Zietlow. Burial: Odessa.”  (Lincoln Co Health death cards) “Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb 23, at 2 p.m. for Otto Albrecht, at the Zion Lutheran Church of Odessa. Rev Elmer Wenzel officiated. Interment was in the Odessa Cemetery.  Pall bearers were William and Norman Schillinger, William Ferderer, Albert Winter, Chester Smith and August Sackmann. Otto Albrecht was born on Feb 16, 1886, in Michigan. He died at the age of 79. He came to Washington over 50 years ago and has resided in the Odessa area until his death.  He has been living with his sister, Mrs. Henry Moellering, for the past 20 years.  Mr. Albrecht is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Roloff, Mrs. Amelia Sackmann, and Mrs. Elsie Moellering, all of Odessa, and Mrs. Mary Schillinger of Sedro Wooley, WA; two brothers, Ernest of Okanogan and John of Peshastin. He was a member of the Zion Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Odessa.” (Odessa Record: 2-26-1965)

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Albrecht, William, (d. 9-13-1909; b. 10-09-1842; TS; OC; LL; obit)  “Albrecht, Wilhelm.  Died: 13 Sept 1909; Birth: 9 Oct 1842; Married: Emilie Zietlow.” (Odessa Christ Lutheran Ledger)  “It is with regret that the Record again heralds the death of one of Odessa’s citizens in the person of Wm Albrecht. The deceased had been enjoying good health until about three weeks ago, when he began to complain frequently of stomach trouble. He was taken ill again on Thursday of last week and continued to grow worse until Saturday, when Dr Ganson was summoned to attend him. After a close examination of the case he pronounced it appendicitis and urged Mr. Albrecht to submit to an operation immediately. This he was reluctant to do but finally consented and was taken to Spokane Sunday evening, and placed in the Sacred Heart hospital, where he was operated upon the next morning. He breathed his last shortly after the operation, which in his weakened condition he was unable to withstand. The remains were shipped to Odessa the same evening.  The deceased was born in Brettin, Germany, Oct 9, 1842 and emigrated to this country in July, 1883, settling in Saginaw, Mich., where in Nov 1883 he was married to Miss Emilie Zeitlow. The family came west in 1902 and took up their residence near Seattle, where they resided until three years ago, when they came to the Odessa country and he filed on a claim about two miles west of town where the family still resides. The deceased is survived by a wife and 8 children, four boys and four girls, all living in the vicinity of Odessa. A short funeral service was held at the home before proceeding to the German Lutheran church where another service was conducted at 3 o’clock, Rev Rieke officiating. The remains were laid to rest in the Lutheran Cemetery.” (Odessa Record-17 Sept 1909)

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Alexander, Clara Willingham Mitchell,  (d. 6-03-1932; b. 1-04-1868; TS; OC; dc)  “Clara Alexander.  Died: 3 June 1932, Odessa; Birth: 4 Jan 1868, Mexico, MO; Widow of Rob’t Alexander.  Mother: not known; Father: Willingham. Burial: Odessa Cemetery.” (Lincoln Co Health death cards.)  “Funeral services for Mrs. Clara Alexander, pioneer resident of the region, were held from the English Congregational church on Tuesday afternoon, with the Rev G. Graedel and Rev M. J. Galle in charge of the services.  Mrs. Alexander, 64, was born Jan 31, 1868, in Mexico, Missouri. She came to Odessa in 1892, where she was married to Charles Mitchell, who died in November, 1914.  In 1915 she married Robert Alexander, pioneer ranch man of the region, and lived with him on the Alexander ranch until his death about two years ago. Following his death the pioneer woman started the decline in health which ended in her death. For the last three weeks she had been under the care of a trained nurse. Her end came Friday evening, the third day of June, at the age of 64 years and four months. Shortly before her passing she stated, ‘I want to see my Bobby.’  She is survived by two sisters. One is in Missouri, and one Mrs. Lora Griffit, lives in Eugene, OR. A brother is living in Baker, OR. The funeral service at the church included the following program: Prelude. Scripture lesson and reading, Rev M. J. Galle. Solo, Miss Martha Schafer. Funeral service and address, Rev G. Graedel. Solo, Miss Martha Schafer. The cemetery service was as follows: Reading, Psalm 90, Rev H. J. Galle. Solo. Burial service and prayer, Rev G. Graedel. Benediction, Rev M. J. Galle. The pall bearers were selected from friends of the deceased and included S. L. Williams, C. C. Dobson, George N. Lowe, H. C. Phillips, Dick Finney and Ed Peterson.” (Odessa Record: 6-10-1932)

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Alexander, Robert,  (d. 5-18-1930; b. 4-06-1853; TS; OC; obit; dc)  “Robert Alexander.  Died: 18 May 1930 in Odessa.  Birth: 6 Apr 1853, Scotland.  Spouse: Clara, nee not stated; Parents: (not named), born Scotland. Burial: Odessa Cemetery, Odessa WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death cards) “Robert Alexander funeral was held with burial in Odessa Cemetery.” (notes from May 30, 1930 Odessa Record)

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Allington, Roy B.,  “Roy B. Allington, formerly of Odessa, died at his home in Dalton Gardens, Idaho, on Wednesday, March 28, 2007. he was 96 years old. He was born on March 2, 1911, in Pinehurst, WA, the son of Fred and Mary Allington. He spent his early childhood in the Everett area, where his father was a tugboat captain for the American Tugboat Company. When he was in his early teens, Roy moved with his family to the Yakima Valley. He worked in construction on the Rosa Irrigation Project. At that time, he became interested in agriculture and livestock, especially horses. He also picked apples in the Yakima and Wenatchee valleys. He met his future wife, Sarah Hemmerling, in Leavenworth. They married in 1940 and moved to Odessa to farm with Sarah’s father, John Hemmerling. Roy developed an interest in rangeland and horses, cattle and buffalo. His grandfather had toured with Buffalo Bill. He had a love for the rangeland and an interest in the history of its Indian culture. In the 1950s, he expanded his knowledge of Western art, photography, woodworking, Indian artifacts, antique cars and Winchester firearms. He was an avid hunter of big game, including moose, elk, deer and bear. He spent many weekends with friends on the Columbia River from Vantage to Rock Island Dam. He was interested in Indian culture sites along the river. He retired in the 1980s. He moved to Dalton Gardens in the 1990s. He continued to keep his two horses and enjoyed riding in the Idaho mountains, gold mining and the wildlife. He was a member of the Washington Cattlemen’s Assn, the Spokane Yacht Club and the National Rifle Assn. Roy enjoyed the visits of his children and grandchildren, with whom he would share his life stories. He is survived by his children, sons Fred (and Jackie) Allington, of Odessa; Lee (and Kathleen) Allington of Spokane; Gary (and Karen) Allington of Soap Lake; and daughter Sharon Allington of Airway Heights; six grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, (hiswife) Sarah Hemmerling Allington, three brothers and one sister. Graveside services were held on Monday, Apr 2, at Odessa Cemetery, with Pastor Jerry Malone of Heritage Church, officiating. Strate Funeral Homewas in charge of arrangements.” (Odessa Record: 2007)

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Allington, Sarah Hemmerling, (added) “Sarah Hemmerling Allington, a lifetime resident of Odessa, died Tuesday, Oct 22, 2002. She was 87 years old. She was born in Odessa on Aug 28, 1915, the daughter of John and Lydia (Erdman) Hemmerling, Odessa area pioneers. She attended the Odessa schools, graduating from Odessa High School with the Class of 1934. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Esther Schlimmer and Anna Kuch, and two infant sisters. She is survived by three sons, Fred (and Jackie) Allington, of Odessa; Lee (and Kathy) Allington, of Spokane; and Gary (and Karen) Allington, of Soap Lake; one daughter, Sharon Allington, of Spokane; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Friday, Oct 25, at St Matthew Historic Church in Odessa. Interment was at Odessa Cemetery. Strate Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.” (Odessa Record: 2002)

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Amende, Arthur Max,  (d. 4-07-1939; b. 6-12-1891; TS; OC; Strates) “Arthur Max Amende. Residence: Odessa, WA. Death: April 7, 1939, Pullman, WA. Informant: F. Ralph of Seattle. Called by John Erickson of Odessa, WA. Birth: June 12, 1891, Rushville, Nebr. Age: 47 yrs 10 mos 25 days. Male, white, married, banker. Last worked: Apr 5, 1939. 23 yrs in occupation. Husband of Gladys M. Amende. Father: Max Amende born Germany.  Mother: Anna Marie Muntz, born USA. Previous residence: Marlin, WA. Cause of death: acute cardiac failure. Leaves wife, 3 sons: Arthur John, Benjamin Max, and James Wingfield; 3 daughters: Dorthy Muriel, Jeannette, Anna Marie.” (Mortuary Ledger) “Arthur M. Amende, 47, cashier of the Odessa State Bank, died suddenly while attending a state convention of bankers at Pullman, on Friday. Reports state that he took ill following a banquet served the visitors and remained ill during the night. The following day it was decided to take him to Colfax for further treatment, death striking him before he could be removed. Mr. Amende was born June 21, 1891 at Arlington, NE, and came with his parents to the Marlin area in 1906. While still a youth he obtained employment with the Krupp State Bank, leaving for a time to serve in the World War, a member of the 347th Machine Gun battery, 91st division, from Oct 6, 1917 to June 18, 1919. When the Krupp bank was reorganized and moved to Odessa, he came here to be its cashier, taking an active part in community life, an activity shared by each member of his family. He was commander of the local American Legion post two years.  Funeral services were held from the English Congregational church on Monday, with burial in the Odessa Cemetery, the Rev M. J. Galle officiating, the American Legion taking charge of the service. Throngs packed the church. A military service was accorded him at the cemetery.  Survivors include his widow, Gladys; three daughters, Muriel, Jeanette and Anna Marie, at home; three sons, Arthur John, Max and Jimmie, at home; his mother, Mrs. Anna Amende, Seattle; and 7 brothers and sisters, including Walter Amende, Albion, Idaho; Mrs. A. M. J. Phol, Spokane; Ralph Amende, Seattle; Mrs. Ernest Clay, missionary in China; Milton Amende, San Francisco; Lawrence Amende, Yakima; and Ed Amende, Los Angeles.  On June 18, 1917, he was united in marriage to Miss Gladys Murial Wingfield. Having shown a great interest in the Odessa schools, he was elected a member of the school board at the last election.” (Odessa Record: 4-13-1939)

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Amende, Gladys,  w/o Art , (d. 1973; b. 1896; TS; OC) “A three car accident 40 miles north of Klamath Falls, Oregon Saturday took the life of Mrs. Gladys Amende, well-known Odessa resident.  Mrs. Amende, together with her sister, Dorothy Griffin and her husband William and Gladys’ brother, John Wingfield, were on their way to Odessa when the accident occurred. All three survivors are hospitalized in Klamath Falls with serious injuries, it is reported. Mrs. Amende had been visiting with her daughter, Muriel Francis, in Azusa, CA for about six weeks. Funeral services are planned for Thursday, Nov 1 at 2 p.m. at the English Congregational Church, with Douglas Roberts, pastor, officiating. Strate’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for burial in Odessa Cemetery.  Gladys Wingfield was born in London, England on Sept 17, 1896. She came with her family to the United States in 1906, surviving the great San Francisco earthquake just a few days after arriving. The family lived in California, and then moved to Tonasket, WA.  In June of 1917, Gladys was married to Arthur Amende. They moved to Marlin, where they made their home until moving to Odessa in 1934. The couple had six children. In 1939 Mr. Amende died, and Mrs. Amende took the position of Odessa City Clerk, which she held until her retirement in March 1962. During World War II she was also in charge of the city’s OPA office. She was awarded the Association of Washington Cities Citation for Outstanding Civic Leadership. Mrs. Amende had continued to be active in civic affairs, even after her retirement. She served as treasurer of the American Legion Auxiliary. She was a charter member of the Hospital Auxiliary, and was treasurer of that group also. She was treasurer of the Women’s Fellowship of the English Congregational Church and was a member of the Odessa Historical Society. She is survived by three daughters: Muriel Francis, Azusa, CA; Jeanette Pearson, Glendale, CA; Anna Marie Amende, Canoga Park, CA; two sons, Max of Seattle and James of Saratoga, CA. One daughter-in-law, Mrs. Arthur J (Evelyn) Amende of Seattle also survives, as do 12 grandchildren and three sisters: Frances Twining of Coulee City; Dorothy Griffin of Vacaville, CA and Edna Ramage, also of Vacaville, CA. Her brother, John Wingfield of Jackson, CA, also survives her.”  (Odessa Record-scrapbook item) “In Memory Of Gladys Muriel Amende. Born... Passed Away Oct 27, 1973, Klamath Falls, OR” (Funeral Program excerpt)

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Anderson, Adolf,  s/o J. O. & E.,  (d. 5-25-1908; b. 5-22-1896; TS; OC; obit) “A very sad accident occurred here last Monday. The two sons of J. O. Anderson, Dewey and Adolph, went early in the morning to spend the day fishing along the banks of Crab Creek, and while engaged, Adolph, the older of the two boys, slipped into the water and was unable, though his younger brother strove manfully to assist him, to again regain the bank. Before his younger brother could summon assistance, Adolph was drowned. The body was recovered and was taken to the home of W. E. Chase and prepared for burial. The interment took place at the Odessa cemetery Tuesday. The sympathies of the entire community are with the bereaved family in their great loss.” (Odessa Record: 5-29-1908)

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Anderson, Charles T.,  d. 1970; b. 1904; TS; OC;

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Anderson, (John) Dewey,  (d. 7-23-1972; b. 8-03-1898; TS; OC; dc) “Anderson, Dewey.  Died: July 23, 1972.  Birth: Aug 3, 1898, SD.  Widowed.  Father: John Anderson.  Mother: Elisa Berthelsen.  Buried: Odessa Cemetery, Odessa, WA.” (2 Lincoln Co Health death cards, one as Dewey, the other as John Dewey, same data)

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Anderson, Florence May(d. 5-27-1974; b. 1898; TS; OC; dc)  “Anderson, Florence May.  Died: 5-27-1974, Odessa, WA.  Mother: Lettie Jane Lamb.  Father: Harry G. Helfer.  Spouse: widowed.  Buried: Odessa Cemetery.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)  “Mrs Florence Anderson, a resident of Odessa since 1957, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Art Jeske on Monday evening, May 27, 1974. She was 76 years old.  She was born in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Feb 26, 1898, the daughter of Harry and Lottie Helfer. Florence was married to Charles Case on Feb 11, 1917, and the couple had two sons and two daughters. Mr. Case died in 1939. The family moved to Montana in 1928, and Mrs. Anderson married Art Anderson on Feb 27, 1946. Following his death in 1954 she moved to Odessa in 1957, and had been a resident here since that time.  Funeral services are planned at the UCC on Friday, May 31, at 2 p.m.  Survivors include her sons, George Case and Louis Case, both of Superior, MT; two daughters, Luella Jeske of Odessa and Esther Gillert of Veradale; 13 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; one sister, Beth Stannard of La Porte City, Iowa, and many other relatives and friends.” (Odessa Record: 5-30-1974)

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Arnst, Heinrich Jacob, (added: edit Suchland only posited in A-4-42)  “Heinrich Jacob Arnst. Son of Frank Arnst and wife Anna Maria nee Miller. Born 30 Dec 1917 in Odessa, died from Influenza in Lind 19 Oct 1918, buried 21 Oct 1918 in Odessa cemetery.” (Christ Lutheran Church ledger)

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Arnst, one of twins,

(notes) One of Mr. & Mrs. Frank Arnst’s twin boys died of influenza at Lind, Monday, and the other is quite sick with the flu. The parents brought the dead child to Odessa Tuesday and remains were interred in Odessa Cemetery. (Oct 25, 1918,Odessa Record)   

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Aucher/Auker, Larry Stephen,  (d. 8-19-1975; b. 8-08-1950; TS; OC; dc) “Auker, Larry Stephen.  Died: 8-19-1975.  Birth: 8-08-1950, WA.  Never married.  Father: Clarence Auker.  Mother: Beverly Gooso.  Buried: Odessa Cemetery, Odessa, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card) “Larry Stephen Auker, who was born on Aug 8, 1950, at Coulee Dam, WA, died at the early age of 25 on Aug 19, 1975. He had had open heart surgery in the past year and was again recently hospitalized at Davenport.  Larry attended primary to 7th grade at Grand Coulee then Junior High and high school at Odessa. He worked at the Louis Wraspir farm during high school and after graduation. He has also been employed by Walter Implement since his high school years. Graveside services were held at the Odessa Cemetery on Thursday, Aug 21, the Rev Douglas Roberts officiating.  Survivors include his mother, Beverly Auker, and grandmother, Mrs. Grace Grosse of Grand Coulee.”  (Odessa Record: 8-28-1975) 

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Odessa City Cemetery Obituaries, Odessa, Washington,  submitted 

to the WAGenweb March 2006 by Marge Womach

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