Dorothy Pauline Gagen, 90, of Sherwood passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2009.
She was born on September 27, 1918 in Mount Ayre, Iowa to the late Elmer and Irma Poore. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Harold. She spent her life making a home for her family and treasured the time spent as a wife, mother and grandmother. Dorothy was an active member of Sylvan Hills Methodist Church. She was a member of the Home Extension Club, AARP, and the Quilting Club. Dorothy enjoyed cooking, baking, loved flowers and spending time working in her yard.
She is survived by her sons Richard and his wife Dovie Gagen of Sherwood and Tom Gagen of Norwalk, California; her brother Evan Poore of Vacaville, California; Five grandchildren and six great- grandchildren, and a host of extended family and friends all who will miss her dearly.
Funeral Services will be on Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Rest Hills Memorial Park.
Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home 7724 Landers Road North Little Rock, AR 72120 (501) 835- 3515.
Online condolences may be made to www.griffinleggettresthills.com.
Hazel Belle Paul was born in Brooklyn, Iowa, Feb. 24, 1884, and died at her home in Spencer, Iowa, Feb. 17, 1907. She spent her early life in this city and went with her parents to Sioux Rapids, Iowa, where she lived for seven years, when the family moved to Spencer, where they now reside. Hazel returned to this city to attend the funeral of her little sister, Jean, when she herself was taken ill; she partially recovered and returned to her home only to be suddenly seized with her last illness. She suffered an operation on Saturday and passed away to the Land beyond on Sabbath.
Hazel was a young woman of exalted and pure character, actuated by noble motives and high ideals. Her daily life and conversation proclaimed her as an earnest follower of the meek and lowly Jesus. Her pleasant and unassuming manner and her loving disposition drew to her a host of ardent friends. She was greatly beloved by a large circle of friends and relatives, by whom she will be sadly missed, but we may hope that what is our loss may be her gain, for it is said that to depart and be with Christ is far better.
The services were held at the home of Mrs. Newkirk, Dr. Benson, officiating. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Engle and little son and Miss Margaret Cummings accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Paul upon their sad journey to Brooklyn last Monday to lay the body of their only remaining child beside that of little Jean, who was laid to rest only two weeks ago. Seldom does the sympathy of a community go out so wholly and entirely to a stricken family as in this case which seems so peculiarly sad and heart rending.
Source: Poweshiek Obituaries.
The illness and death of little Jean Paul, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Paul of Spencer has been a sad blow to the family and a shock to the community. Coming here with her mother to attend the burial of her grandmother, Mrs. Cummings, she was taken sick Monday night at the home of Frank Dayton, where they were staying. Her illness rapidly developed into appendicitis and on Friday she was removed to Dr. Busby's hospital for an operation, but her weakened condition prevented, and on Sunday after the most intense suffering she passed into the Great Beyond.
She was born at Brooklyn, Iowa, Aug. 15, 1897 and died at Brooklyn, Iowa, Feb. 3, 1907. The funeral was held from the home of Mr. Frank Dayton, conducted by Dr. Benson, assisted by Rev. Clappe and interment was in the city cemetery.
Source: The Pioneer Republican 6/13/1963
Mrs. Messer, 83, Died in Home of Her Daughter
Victor: Funeral services for Mrs. Estella Messer were Tuesday, June 11, 1963 at the McAninch chapel with the Rev. Floyd Schmidt of the Victor Baptist church officiating.
Casket bearers were Ralph Eddy, Richard Hull, Hoel Wilson, Merlin Hull, William Christian and Keith Wilson. Burial was in the IOOF cemetery at Victor.
Margaret Lyman, organist, played two solos.
Estella Francis, the daughter of John and Elisa Francis, was born near Brooklyn, Dec. 21, 1897. On Dec. 10, 1902 she was married to Alfred Messer of Victor and they had five children.
In her younger life she was a member of the Hartwick Congregational church for many years. She lived in Brooklyn, Hartwick and Victor for several years and from Victor moved to Marengo where she lived for 20 years - it was here her husband died.
The last two years she lived with her daughter, Mrs. Alvin (Ethel) Skow of Northville, Mich., where she died following a short illness June 8. She was 82.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Skow; Mrs. Carl (Ada) Litzman, Ladora; Mrs. Mervin (Ruth) Collingwood, Williamsburg; a son, Paul, Windom, Minn.; 14 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Her parents, husband, a daughter, grandson, two brothers and a sister preceded her in death.
Ethel Skow - FAG 126505684
Ada Litzman - FAG 37184860
Ruth Collingwood - FAG 163747536
Paul Messer - FAG 131090166.
Source: The Victor Record 3/13/1912
Pearl Messer, the nine month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Messer, who reside south of Ladora, died Tuesday morning. The funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon by Rev. Richards of Ladora and interment was made in the I.O.O.F. cemetery.