U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-CurrentVivian Glee Martin
Vivian Glee Martin, 84, of Maywood, died March 18, 1999, at Linden Court in North Platte.
She was born May 12, 1914, at Eustis to Earl Edward and Autumn Lorana Parkin Bennett. The family lived in Eustis, Bertrand and Cozad, while she was growing up. She graduated from Cozad High School in 1932.
On Nov. 23, 1933, she married Miles Frank Martin of Farnam at North Platte. He preceded her in death on June 28, 1991. They made their home on a farm south of Farnam until 1958, when they moved to Maywood and continued to farm. They retired in 1974 and moved into town. After her husband’s death, she continued to live in Maywood.
Mrs. Martin enjoyed crocheting and crafts. She also enjoyed doing things for her family and watching her great-grandchildren grow up.
Survivors include two sons, Kent Martin of Maywood and Terry Martin of Fremont; two sisters, Erma Feddersen of Lexington and Lila Brown of Gothenburg; a granddaughter, Marla (Bryan) Seamann; and two great-grandchildren, Daniel and Jennifer Seamann.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; eight brothers, Vern, Virgil, Donald, Melvin, Mervin, Keith, Robert and Clinton Bennett; and an infant sister, Eva Bennett.
Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Odean Colonial Chapel with Robert Stevens of the Eustis United Methodist Church officiating. Burial at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens.
Source: The North Platte Telegraph, March 19, 1999.
Harve McNickle
Harve Ray McNickle died at a Gothenburg hospital, Nov. 9, 1965, at the age of 75. He was the son of Arthur and Sarah Rhodes McNickle and was born at Grafton on Oct. 10, 1890. At the age of two, he moved with his family to Farnam where he lived until his death. His last 72 years were spent on the farm west of Farnam.
While yet a youth, he joined the Farnam Congregational Church and remained a member till it dissolved at which time he joined the Methodist Church.
He married Lillie Burrows on Oct. 10, 1916. To this marriage, 4 sons and 2 daughters were born before Lillie died on August 12, 1950. He was married to Ruth Harris on November 30, 1952.
He was a member of the Farnam Lions club, had been a member of the Co-op Elevator board. He had been a member of the church choir and McNickle male quartet for many years.
Preceding him in death are two grandchildren. His survivors include his wife, Ruth; 4 sons, Rex of Lancaster, Pa., Glen of Billings, Montana, and Verne and Dale of Farnam; 2 daughters, Ethel, wife of Vernon Thomsen of Hershey, and Elaine, wife of Bernie Lindvall of Farnam: 4 step-children, Ida Ruth Wesslund, Frances Keevil, Doris Kramish and Jim Harris; 16 grandchildren, 19 step-grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; one brother, John of Sacramento, Calif. and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Jean A. McNickle Eller
Jean A. McNickle Eller, 75, of Manhattan, Kan., died March 18, 1999, at the Stoneybrook Health Center in Manhattan.
She was born Dec. 7, 1923, at Doniphan to Weave and Dorothy Cole.
When she was a small child, she moved with her parents and older brothers to the Farnam-Gothenburg area. She graduated from Gothenburg High School in 1941.
She married Glen K. McNickle on Sept. 10, 1942. They had a daughter, Marsha Jean, and a son, Stanley Glen. Her husband preceded her in death on Oct. 21, 1974.
On May 31, 1984, she married Raymond E. Eller. He preceded her in death on June 11, 1992.
Mrs. Eller was a member of the College Avenue United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. She taught Sunday school for many years and was an extension homemaker. Other memberships included the American Legion Auxiliary, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, the Riley Country Senior’s Center and Tops 587. She was devoted to her children, loved all sports and liked to watch the grandchildren in their sports, music and church programs. She loved nature, flowers, birds, trees, cats and dogs, all of God’s creatures.
Survivors include a daughter, Marsha J. (Gerald) Puppe of Leawood, Kan.; a son, Stanley (Susan) McNickle of Wamego, Kan., a brother, Kenneth Cole and his family; a granddaughter, Candy (Ted) Kadau; four grandsons, Steven Puppe and Bill, Dan and Kenneth McNickle; and a great-grandson, Garrison Kadau.
She was also preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Lloyd, Dale and Jack Cole.
A memorial has been established for Flinthills Breadbasket. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, KS 66502.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the College Avenue United Methodist Church in Manhattan with the Rev. Nancy Gammill officiating. Cremation will follow.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Farnam Cemetery with the Rev. Eugene Beye officiating.
Source: The North Platte Telegraph, March 20, 1999.
Rex E. “Mac” McNickle
Rex E. “Mac” McNickle, 80, a native of Farnum, died Sept. 14, 1998, at Brethren Village, Lititz, in Lancaster after a lengthy illness.
He was born in Farnam to Harve R. and Lillie M. Burrows McNickle
He received a bachelor’s degree in physics from Nebraska Wesleyan University and also attended George Washington University.
He was married on Jan. 15, 1944, to Mary Ann McConville McNickle.
Mr. McNickle was a manager and engineer at the former RCA Corp., he retired in 1977 after 36 years.
He was a member of the Manheim Township Parks and Recreation Board in Lancaster since 1979, was vice president in 1982 and president from 1983 to 1984.
He was an active member of the Manheim Township baseball program since 1956, he helped organize the township’s baseball association in 1971.
He was a volunteer at Lancaster County Lung Association for 17 years and was named Volunteer of the Year in 1983. He was also a volunteer for Meals on Wheels since 1978.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, William E. (Eva) and Robert J., both of Lancaster; a sister, Ethel M. (Vernon) Thomsen of Sutherland; a brother, M. Dale of North Platte and a granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by a son, Richard P. Services were Sept. 17, 1998, in Lancaster. Groff Funeral Home of Lancaster was in charge.
Source: The North Platte Telegraph, September 25, 1998
Ronald McNickle
Ronald Lewis McNickle was born October 23, 1946, to Max L. and Ruth Lewis McNickle. He passed away March 2, 1963, at the age of 16 years, four months and nine days.
Ronald lived his entire life in the Farnam community; he was in his Junior year of high school; he was a member of the Methodist Church and Methodist Youth Fellowship.
His family will remember Ron for his work around home, for his reading, for his planning with radio and tape recorder, for his joy in giving and receiving of gifts. His friends will remember his leadership as M.Y.F. President, as one of the fellows in school and as he planned to serve as Toastmaster for the 1963 Junior-Senior Banquet.
Those who will miss him most are his parents, his sister, Mrs. Janet Mandery, Lincoln, his grandparents, Ernie and Maud Lewis, his four nieces, and the many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in the High School auditorium in Farnam with the Rev. Harold Massey, officiating. Burial was at Farnam.
Mary R. Messersmith
Mary Rebecca Johnson, eldest child of Millard S. and Margaret Johnson, was born in Pennsylvania on March 10, 1878, and passed away in North Platte, Nebraska on April 17, 1964.
The family moved to Missouri when she was a baby. They moved to a farm in Frontier County when she was about ten years old. Before her marriage she taught school in what was known as the Max school.
On March 25, 1896, she was married to Harry Messersmith. To this union were born four children: Emry O., Midland, Texas, Orvis A., Farnam, Lauren H., Lake Villa, Ill. and Josie D. North Platte.
She was preceded in death by her husband in February, 1955, and a brother, George in 1945.
Survivors include her children, three sisters: Susanna V. Lydic, Peoria, Arizona, Rosie Burton, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Pearl Harrison, Grand Island, Nebraska; two brothers: Charles, Indio, California, and Philip, Farnam, Nebraska, four grandsons, five great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.
