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"Lyle Carl Marras; stillborn, 23 Sept 1933, Harrington, WA. Father: Angelo Marras born Greece; Mother: Agnes Marie Maurer born WA. Burial: St Francis Cemetery, Harrington, WA." Lincoln Co Health death cards)

Charles J. Maurer—Passed away June 30, 1979 in Spokane, WA. His home Medical Lake, WA. Survived by two sons: John Maurer, Edwall, WA; Don J. (Bud) Maurer, Davenport, WA; one daughter, Donna Maurer, Wilbur, WA; 6 grandchildren; two brothers: Albert Maurer, Newman Lake, WA; Maurice Maurer, Potlatch, ID; three sisters: Evelyn Hutton, Libby, MT; Marcelle Lewis, Chatteroy, WA; Frances Huck, Spokane, WA. Rosary will be Wednesday July 4, 1979 at 8 PM and Funeral Mass Thursday, July 5, 1979 at 11 AM, both from the St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Harrington, WA. Father Anton Flour officiating. Interment Hillcrest Cemetery, Harrington, WA. Strate Funeral Home, Davenport, WA, in charge. (Spokesman-Review) (Casket bearers were Francis Parsons, Jim Kaiser, Bill Martin, George Huck, Carl Grob and Tobey Mayfield as shown in the funeral program.

—Passed away July 21, 2015 in Moses Lake, WA. Bud was born on Feb 25, 1939 in Davenport, WA to Charles and Anneita Maurer. Bud grew up on the family farm west of Harrington, WA and attended school in Harrington and graduated in 1957. After graduation Bud joined the US Navy and was discharged on July 8, 1959. Bud married Carol Becker on July 25, 1959 in Harrington, WA and they return to the family farm where they raised their family and farmed until he retired and moved to the Moses Lake, WA area. Bud enjoyed farming and sports, fishing and hunting and traveling. Bud was a member of the St Francis Catholic Church in Harrington, WA. Bud is survived by his wife Carol at the home, three children Rita (and Jim) Bergevin, Daniel (and Leslie) Maurer and Dennis (and Jessi) Maurer along with four grandchildren: Joey (and Cassie) Bergevin, Charlie (and Dillon) Holmes, Katie Maurer and Sarah Maurer and one great grandson, Luke Holmes, his brother John Maurer and two nieces and one nephew. He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Donna Hutton. Graveside services will be held on Monday, July 27, 2015 at 1 p.m. at the Hillcrest Cemetery, Harrington, WA with Father Roy Floch, officiating. Strate Funeral Home, Davenport, WA is caring for the Maurer family>" (Spokesman)

Judy Lynn McCartney (age 45)—died April 12, 2001 near Tacoma, WA from injuries suffered in an automobile accident. The daughter of Harry and Evelyn Groh McCartney, was born September 6, 1955 in Odessa, WA. Graduated from Harrington High School 1973, attended Spokane Community College for one year. Worked in Spokane as a dental Assistant form 1974 until 1980. In 1980 she became a flight attendant for Delta Airlines, with home base in Seattle. She retired from Delta Airlines in March of 2000. Married Ted A. Gooley October 10, 1998 in Spokane. She is survived by her husband, Ted of Seattle; her parents, Harry and Evelyn McCartney of Spokane; a sister Peggy McCartney of Spokane; nieces Roni Jo and Alicia Mielke and nephews Gavin and Travis Wagner; also, many loved aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by a brother, Tom McCartney in 1977. Vigil Services will be held Sunday, April 15, 2001 at 7:30 PM at St Francis Catholic Church of Harrington. Memorial Services will be held Monday, April 16, 2001 at 10:30 AM at the Harrington Community Church. Father Larry Gooley officiating. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Inland NW Chapter, 818 E Sharp, Spokane, WA, 99202 or the Harrington Cemetery Endowment Fund. Danekas Funeral Home, Ritzville, WA is in charge of arrangements. (Spokesman)

A funeral mass was conducted by Fr Anton Flour at 2 PM yesterday in the Harrington High School gymnasium for Thomas M McCartney. The 16 year old HHS student died Sunday (March 13, 1977) in an auto accident. Mr. McCartney was born in Odessa in March, 1960 and grew up in the Harrington community. During his high school career, he was a member of Letter H for his accomplishments as an athlete in basketball and football. He also belonged to the FFA chapter and was a member of the Gun Club. He is survived by his parents, Harry and Evelyn McCartney, at the home and two sisters, Judy McCartney of Spokane and Peggy Wagner, Harrington. Other survivors include his grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Clem Groh, Sr., Odessa and a nephew, Gavin Wagner, Harrington. Numerous uncles, aunts and cousins also survive. A recitation of the Rosary was held Tuesday evening at the St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Harrington for Mr. McCartney. Following the funeral mass, burial and concluding services were held at Hillcrest Cemetery, Harrington. Honorary bearers were Fred Bell, Jeff Filion, Todd Tarbert, Duane Green, Ron Mielke and Lama Larmer. Casket bearers were Joel Hein, Dion Bischoff, Stan Clark, Jeff Schibel, Brian Jarret and Jack Wilcox. (Citizen-17 March 1977)

John L. (Jack) McCormick, uncle of Mrs. Will Yarwood, passed away in Spokane, Friday, June 14, 1946. He had been ill for some time and received care at the Yarwood home most of that time. Born March 5, 1860 in Huron County, Ontario, Canada, he came to the Territory of Washington in 1881 and worked for the Northern Pacific railway when the first rail was laid. In 1894 he settled in Stevens County, living near Fruitland where he did carpentry work. Five years ago he came to the Yarwood home at Mohler to reside. Surviving him besides Mrs. Yarwood, is a brother, Alex McCormick, of Ubly, MI; nephew Arb Himmelspach, and niece, Mrs. Joe Reutter, both of Pontiac, MI. The last rites were held from St Francis church at 9 o’clock Monday morning, with Rev W. J. Brennan officiating at the Requiem High Mass. Burial was in St Francis Cemetery. Pallbearers were Charles and Ellsworth Yarwood, C. A. Gooley, David Yarwood, Ed Ring and Marvin Hambright. (Citizen-21 June 1946)

Chief Petty Officer James Francis McGonigle was killed in a train accident near Treasure Island last Sunday, and his body was brought to Harrington for burial. Funeral services will be Saturday at 11:30 AM from St Francis church, with Rev W. J. Brennan officiating. Full military rites will be conducted under the direction of American Legion Post No 95. CPO McGonigle, whose wife was formerly Mae Doggett, was born in Scotland, Dec 3, 1911. He married Miss Doggett ten years ago. Three years ago he enlisted in the navy, and this fall returned from serving two years overseas, that included the Battle of Guadalcanal and others. Surviving Mr. McGonigle besides his wife are three sisters, Miss Mary McGonigle, Mrs. Bridie Immel, and Mrs. Ellen Thorpe; and one brother, John, in army service in Alaska. Mrs. McGonigle came up from Portland Tuesday, and was accompanied by a girl friend who is employed also at the telephone company in that city. (Citizen-22 Dec 1944)

After an illness covering a period of three months, Mrs. J. M. Myers, of Ephrata, a sister to Mrs. Ed Gooley and Mr. A. B. Schwab, died at the Sacred Heart hospital, Spokane, at 11 o’clock Monday, April 10^th, from kidney trouble and was buried in the Catholic Cemetery at Harrington, Rev Father MacAleer officiating at the services at St Francis Catholic church at 11 o’clock Wednesday, April 12^th. Mrs. Myers was in her 60’s and is survived by a husband, three daughters and four sons. She was the mother of nine children, two sons having preceded her in death.

Meyer, Patricia Ann 2013

“Patricia Anne (Bair) Meyer was born on Aug 11, 1927, in Davenport to George and Mary Ellen ( Holland ) Bair and died on Nov 12, in Kent , WA , surrounded by her family. She made her home in Harrington , WA . She lost her parents early in her life and left Davenport to live in Spokane with her sister, Georgia Watson. She attended North Central High School and finally Cheney High School where she graduated in 1945. In Sept of 1945 she married the love of her life, Victor Carl Meyer of Espanola in Missoula , Montana . To this union of 61 years was born three daughters, Victoria Carol Knapp (Jim) of Harrington, Kathryn Jo Thompson, and Jennifer Anne Ruthruff (Dave), both of Kent , WA . She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Georgia Watson, and son-in-law Richard Thompson. She is survived by her daughters, grandchildren: Jay Knapp (Susana) of Bellevue, WA, Amy Knapp/Rosson (Bob), Portland, OR, Thad Thompson (Emily) of Edgewood, WA, and Heather Talkington/Slack (Justin) of Kent, WA, and Kati Ruthruff of Seattle, WA. As well as her great grandchildren Jayson and Sophia Knapp, Michael, Matthew, Zachary, and Abigail Rosson, Murphey and Teagan Thompson, and Caroline and Turner Slack. Patt worked for the Harrington School District and later for the Dept. of Social Services in Davenport . She was a member of St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, St Clare Altar Society and the Library board, all in Harrington. In 2010 she was chosen as Citizen of the Year in Harrington for her contribution to her community. She had a very kind heart and dedicated her life to family, friends and the church. She was active with Senior Meals, Food Bank, and the State of Washington Employees Retirement . Patt loved her Irish Heritage, being with family, baking cookies and spending winters in Hawaii . Her home was filled with a collection of bunnies given to her by friends and family throughout the years. Rosary will be Friday, Nov 16 at 7 at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Harrington and Memorial Mass at 11 Nov 17 also at St Francis. Father Pat McMahon is officiating. There will be a luncheon served at the Memorial Hall following the services. Strate Funeral Home is caring for the family.” (Spokesman Review: undated)

Meyer, Victor Carl 23 Nov 2006

Victor Carl Meyer, age 82.—Entered into rest on Thursday, Nov 23, 2006 in Davenport, WA. His home was Harrington, WA. Survived by his wife, Patt, at the home; three daughters: Victoria (and Jim) Knapp of Harrington, WA; Kathryn Thompson of Kent, WA; and Jennifer (and David) Ruthruff of Kent, WA; five grandchildren: Jay and Susana Knapp of Bellevue, WA, Thad and Emily Thompson of Edgewood, WA, Amy and Bob Rosson of Portland, OR, Heather and Justin Slack of Seattle, WA and Kati Ruthruff of Kent, WA; seven great grandchildren, one sister, Dorothy Welling, of Seattle, WA, one brother, Alan Meyers of Kalispel, MT; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and Donald and one son-in-law, Richard Thompson. A graduate of Reardan High School in 1942. Member of St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, and the American Legion. Retired after 33 years of employment with the WSDOT. Rosary will be held on Tuesday, Nov 28, 2006 at 11 a.m. at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with Father Pat MacMahon officiating. Inurnment will take place at Hillcrest Cemetery, Harrington, WA. Memorials may be made to the Morning Star Boys Ranch, PO Box 8087, Spokane, WA 99203 or to the donor’s choice. Strate Funeral Home, Davenport, WA is in charge of arrangements." (Spokesman Review)

Graveside services were held for Gerald Joseph Morgan of Ellensburg, Monday, March 20 at 11 AM at the Harrington Hillcrest Cemetery. (Dav. Times-23 Mar 1978)

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Bernard Nacke, resident of Cottonwood, Idaho for 27 years, where he was active until the past two years, passed away here at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Stone, Tuesday at 8:30 AM. Mr. Nacke had been ill a long time, having undergone an operation last fall in a Lewiston hospital where he was confined seven weeks. He and Mrs. Nacke came to Harrington as soon thereafter as he was able to make the trip and he has been at the stone home. Only the last two weeks was he confined to his bed although he had not been out of the apartment since entering it eight months ago. Mr. Nacke was born Sept 19, 1865 at Teutopolis, IL, where he grew up and was married. When he came west, he and his family came directly to Cottonwood, Idaho. Funeral services were held here Thursday at 8 AM from St Francis church with the Rev James Coleman officiating. Pallbearers were F. E. Murray, Clarence Gooley, Charles E Moore, George Norin, John Taylor, and E. W. Huber. Interment was in St Francis Cemetery. Surviving Mr. Nacke are his widow, Elizabeth, 3 daughters, Mrs. G. C. Richardson of Bellingham, Miss Kathern Nacke, Portland, and Mrs. Stone; and one son F. H. Nacke,

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Nacke passed away Sunday morning (March 14, 1959) in Spokane, at 6:45 AM after an illness of about 3 months which was the aftermath of a stroke she suffered early in January. She has been in the Riverside Nursing Home almost 5 weeks. She was cared for early in her illness at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Robert Stone, with whom she made her home. Miss Paula Stone, daughter of the Robert Stones, was home from St Joseph’s College of Nursing in Portland, when her grandmother was stricken, so she was on duty the first two weeks and she also instructed her mother in the care of a person in Mrs. Nacke’s condition. But as the week wore on Mrs. Nacke’s condition grew worse until most of the time she did not recognize the family. Miss Carol Bond who learned her practical nursing profession at the home, helped Mrs Stone care for the ill lady. Mrs. Nacke was born June 17, 1866 (she would have been 93 this summer) at teupolis, IL, where she grew to young womanhood. She was married there to Bernard Nacke. After a few years the family moved to Cottonwood, ID where they made their home until age and illness made it impractical. In 1935 Mr. Nacke was ill and required continual care so the couple came to Harrington to reside with Mr. & Mrs. Robert Stone (Cecilia Nacke). Mr. Nacke died in July, 1936 and is buried in Hillcrest cemetery, as is also a daughter, Mrs. Mary Harms, who was laid to rest here in 1946. Rosary was held Tuesday evening at 7:30 at the Strate Funeral Home in Davenport who had charge of the rites. Requiem High Mass for Mrs. Nacke at St Francis of Assisi church was sung Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock, with Rev Roy Thelen officiating. For his text Father Thelen read the 44^th through 65^th verses of the Gospel of St John, Chapter 6, “Amen, Amen I say unto you unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood you shall never have life in you. He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood has life everlasting and I will raise him up on the last day.” Mrs. Frank Horak, organist, Mrs. Robert Zasker sisted Father Thelen in the singing of this Mass. These ladies are members of St Josephs church. Pallbearers were Lawrence Timm, Chester Timm, Richard Stone, Ron Gooley, Roger Scott and Edward Gooley. Relatives who attended the services were Mr. & Mrs. William stubbs (Katherine Nacke) of Portland; Mr. & Mrs. fred Nacke of Daly City, CA; Mr. & Mrs. Millard A Lord and family, Arlington, WA (a grandson); Mr. & Mrs. Floyd Irwin of Pendleton, OR (a granddaughter). Among out-of-town friends were Mrs. Ed Huber, Spokane; Mr. & Mrs. Earl Clark, Spokane; Mrs. Elmer Cobb, Spokane; Mrs. Anna Laughlin and Joe Laughlin, Spokane. Interment was in Hillcrest Cemetery. Surviving Mrs .Nacke are her children, Cecilia Stone, Mrs. Stubbs and Fred Nacke; 7 grandchildren and a brother in Illinois. (Citizen-20 March 1959)

Mrs. John Ness, pioneer matron of Harrington, died at Sacred Heart hospital in Spokane Tuesday morning, Nov 4, 1930, at 8 o’clock, following a brief, though serious, illness of a number of complications. As soon as Mrs. Ness was taken to the hospital Tuesday of last week, her daughters were summoned; Miss Claudine from the Coast and Mrs. Helen Mahrt from Oakland, CA. Both were soon at her bedside, and it was realized that she was in dangerous condition, yet hope was entertained for her recovery. The remains were prepared for burial at Hennessey & Calloway’s in Spokane and arrived in Harrington Wednesday morning. Mr. Ness and daughters came down from Spokane late Tuesday. Funeral services were conducted Thursday morning at 10 o’clock at St Francis Assisi Catholic church, Harrington, the Rev Father Shiel officiating, and a large Assemblage of friends, the accumulation of three decades in one community, were present to pay their last respects to their friend and neighbor. Elizabeth Marie Walker was born near Sacramento, CA in 1872. She is survived by her husband, John Ness, 2 daughters, Mrs. James A. Mahrt, Oakland, CA; Miss Claudine Ness, Harrington, WA; 2 brothers, William Walker and John Walker, Zamora, CA; a brother and a sister preceded her in death. Elizabeth Marie Walker was united in marriage with John Ness at Sacramento, CA in Dec 1899 and moved to Harrington where they have resided ever since. Mrs. Ness was a kind and loving wife and mother, a fine neighbor and a true friend, and the bereaved family have the sympathy of a large circle of friends. Mr. & Mrs. Ness had planned to do considerable touring and enjoy themselves together this winter, and had just purchased a fine new Studebaker automobile for that purpose. All of which reminds us, that “Man Proposes and God disposes.” Mrs. Ness was a consistent and faithful member of the Catholic church, carried no malice in her heart for anyone, and when the redeemed shall meet up yonder, she’ll be found among the happy throngs. (Citizen-7 Nov 1930)

John Ness, who was taken to Seattle Sunday, Sept 18, died at Seattle general Hospital, Sunday, Sept 25, 1932, at 11:05 AM following a surgical operation for spleen trouble. He had been sick at his home in Harrington and Mr. & Mrs. John Tierney and Mrs. Cameron had been rendering neighborly assistance, but he seemed to get no better; in fact his condition seemed growing worse, so contrary to his wishes, Mrs. Tierney secured the address of his daughter, Claudine, at Seattle (Mrs. Stanley E. Sporseen), telling her of her father’s condition and she came right over. Sunday she took her father to Seattle and as his condition did not improve he was taken to Seattle general Hospital, with the above result. The remains arrived in Harrington Monday evening over the Great Northern and were met at the depot by Mr. J. E .Turner and taken to the Harrington Funeral Home. Mr. Ness’ two daughters, Helen and Claudine—Mrs. James Mahrt of Oakland, CA and Mrs. Stanley E. Sporseen, Seattle—arrived here Monday morning, having driven through by auto. The funeral services were conducted Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock at St Francis Catholic church, the Rev Fr M. P. Shiel officiating, before a large assemblage of old friends and neighbors who gathered to pay their last respects to their pioneer friend and neighbor. Interment was in St Francis Cemetery, Harrington. The pallbearers were John Tierney, Ed Huber, Eugene Rieth, Francis Rieth, Henry Reker and Ed Gooley. John Ness was born in Indiana, PA, Oct 16, 1859 and came to CA in 1882. He was united in marriage to Miss Lizzie Walker in Sacramento, CA, Dec 21, 1889, and came to WA in March 1900, locating in Harrington, where he resided the remainder of his life. He was preceded in death by his wife Nov 4, 1930 and is survived by his two daughters mentioned above, a brother in Idaho and three sisters in PA. John Ness was engaged for a quarter of a century in well drilling in this region and the water supplies of scores of houses in the Harrington Wheat Belt were tapped by Mr. Ness’ drill bits. John Ness was a loyal husband, a loving father, and a good citizen and neighbor. (Citizen-30 Sept 1932)

Alice H. Nollsh—passed away August 22, 1981 in Odessa, WA. Her home Harrington, WA. Survived by her husband Fred Nollsh at the home; one son, Berkeley Butt, Vallejo, CA; two grandchildren, two great-granddaughters; two brothers, George Silva, Sebastopol, CA; Tony Silva, Sebastopol, CA; two sisters, Mrs. Vivian Anderson, Santa Rosa, CA; Mrs. Tootsie Doughty, Sebastopol, CA; numerous nieces and nephews. Rosary services Tuesday, August 25, 1981 at 7:30 PM at the Chapel of the Strate Funeral Home, Davenport, WA. Funeral Wednesday, August 26, 1981 at 10 AM, also at the Chapel of the Strate Funeral Home, Davenport. Rev William L .Kelley, officiating. Interment Hillcrest Cemetery, Harrington, WA. Memorial gifts may be made to the charity of your choice. (Spokesman) Nollsh, who died Aug 22 in Odessa, was born on Nov 1, 1903 in California. She moved here in 1940 to farm with her husband 13 miles west of Harrington. (Dav Times excerpt-Sept 3, 1981)

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Stella E. O’Meara, 89, passed away Sunday (Feb 13, 1972) at the Lincoln Nursing Home in Davenport. She is survived by one brother, Francis J. Rieth of Harrington, and by numerous nieces and nephews. Born in Pendleton, OR, on Aug 31, 1882 to Ellen and Eugene Rieth, she was married at The Dalles, Oregon, in 1920 to Paul O’Meara. Most of their married life was spent in Ione, Oregon. Following her husband’s death in 1958, she continued living in Ione until 1967 when she moved to Harrington to be near her brother. She has lived in the Lincoln Nursing Home since the new wing was opened in 1970. Services were from St Francis of Assissi Church in Harrington, with rosary Monday by the Reverend Anton Flour. The funeral mass was held Feb 15, the Rev James E Grant of Davenport officiating, and burial in Hillcrest Cemetery, Harrington. (Citizen-17 Feb 1972)

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Ethel M. Pemberton died in sleep March 24, 1967 at Odessa Convalescent Home where she had been residing for the winter months. She was a pioneer of the Harrington area and daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Louis Rieth. Rosary was recited Sunday night at Strate’s Chapel and funeral mass was said Monday at St Francis Church in Harrington by Father O’Dea. Pallbearers were Frank Gately, Harold Jenkins, Frank Tate, Lester Smith, Howard Hose and C. A. Gooley. Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Mary Harding of Phoenix, AZ; Mrs. Georgia Luther of Huntington Park, CA; and Mrs. Regina Gorman of Spokane, and several nephews and nieces. (Dav. Times-30 March 1967)

The entire community was shocked and grieved to learn that Mrs. W. S. Pemberton had died early Wednesday morning. The occasion of death was due to puenperal eclampsia, the illness being of very short duration. Deceased was born in this district 27 years ago and her parents, Mr. & Mrs. M. F. Adams, are pioneers of Harrington and reside here at the present time. Some seven years ago Ethel married Dr Pemberton and they have made their home here since. The young couple had become one of the substantial families of Harrington and were prominent in the life of the town. The absence of this young matron from the community will be greatly felt. She was a devout member of the Catholic church and her life was an illustration of the ideal Christian character. Deceased is survived by a husband, two daughters, the youngest being a baby a day old, a father and mother, one sister Marguerite, and six brothers: Wade, who is now in France, Hubert, Robert, Guy, Bertrand and Eli. On account of the influenza epidemic it was not possible to hold a public funeral. In view of this condition a private funeral service was held Thursday morning at the Catholic church, the Rev Father McAleer, officiating. The casket was wreathed in flowers the gifts of sorrowing friends. Burial occurred in the Harrington Cemetery brief services being held. (Citizen-13 Dec 1918)

Burial services for Dr W. S. Pemberton, were at St Francis Cemetery, Harrington, at noon, August 18, 1961. Dr Pemberton died in Spokane following months of illness. Rosary was said Thursday evening in the Rose chapel of Hennessey Funeral Home in Spokane and funeral services were from St Aloysius church. Rev Hubert Adams, SJ, brother-in-law of the deceased man, officiated. Mr. Pemberton was an early resident of Harrington where he practiced dentistry for many years. Recently he was a dental specialist in Spokane. Surviving Mr. Pemberton are two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy ___wire and Mrs. Frances Bel__, both of Ephrata, WA; grandchildren, 1 great grandchild; one brother, John Pemberton, Etowah, TN; sisters, Mrs. Gladys LaFarce, Mrs. Alice ___els, Mrs. Mollie Bolling, all of Corbin, KS; Mrs. Ethel ___, Knoxville, TN; Mrs. ___ Yaden, Covington, KS; Mrs. ___ Adams of Spokane, 96 years, his mother-in-law, also survives. (Citizen-24 Aug 1961)

Mrs. Dellifield Plumlee, 35, of Seattle, formerly Mildred Rieth of this community, met her death Saturday, Oct 6, by an accidental fall into a gravel pit. Mrs. Plumlee is survived by her widower, five sisters: Mrs. Pemberton, Mrs. George Harding, Mrs. Edward Luther, Mabel Rieth and Regina Rieth; two brothers, Eugene and Thomas Rieth. Rosary was said at 8 o’clock at Truner’s Funeral Home and the services were held from the St Francis church at 9 o’clock, the Rev Father Feisst officiating. Pallbearers were Charles Fallert, Clarence Gooley, Joe Shields, Clyde Charlton, John Tierney and Joe Laughlin. Interment was in St Francis Cemetery Tuesday. (Citizen-12 Oct 1934)

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