Urias Reed

Urias Reed, who died at the home of his son, Archie, in this village, Monday morning, July 29, 1912, was born at Zanesville, OH, April 13, 1840 and had reached the age of 72 years, three months, and 16 days. He had been ailing for several months past and death came to him as a relief from pain and illness.

His remains were taken to his old home at Burton, where interment was had in the local Cemetery, Rev. J.L. Duff, of Cassville conducting the services. The funeral was held at 2:00 Wednesday afternoon.

Besides his widow, he leaves four sons and four daughters to mourn his demise. The former are: Henry, of Wabasha, MN and Archie, Oscar and Louis of Nelson, while the latter are: Mrs. Edith Hurst, of Burton and Mrs. Alice Bright, of La Crosse, and Misses Iva and Rose, at home. Two brothers, Morgan of Burton and William of Cassville, also survive him.

Samantha "Brookens" Reed

Mrs. Samantha Reed passes away in Superior, WI, April 27, 1918. She was a daughter of James and Mariah Brookens and was born October 26, 1853. She grew to womanhood in the town of Glen Haven and was married to Peter Suer in 1872. To this union one son was born. She was divorced from Peter Suer in 1874 and was married to Urias Reed in 1892. To this union three children were born: Iva, Rose, and one son, LaVern, who died in infancy. She lived in Burton until 1901, when she moved to Nelson, WI, where she resided for several years. She moved from there to Superior, WI, where she made her home until her death. She united with the M.E. church at Burton in 1893 and has been a consistent member of this church until her death.

She leaves to mourn her loss one son, Benjamin Suer, of Lancaster; two daughters, Ivy Reed of Pepin, MN, and Rose Reed of La Crosse; two brothers, James W. Brookens of Tama, Iowa and Columbus Brookens, Parker, SD; two sisters, Mrs. Olive A. Yager of Lancaster and Mrs. Emma Mason of Glen Haven; a half brother, Joseph Brookens of Montana, and a half sister, Margaret Zeigler of Cassville, besides numerous nephews and nieces and a large number of friends.

Funeral services were held at the Ramsey M.E. church and interment made at the Cemetery there. It was a very consoling services, and the beautiful songs seemed to apply to her choice while living. – A Friend

Edith "Reed/Hurst" Parks

Mrs. Edith Parks 70, passed away at her home Friday evening after an illness of a few days. Funeral services were conducted in St. Paul’s Lutheran church, Burton at 2 p.m. Monday afternoon with the Rev. J.J. Lippoldt officiating. Burial was made in the Burton cemetery.

Mrs. Parks, the former Edith Leora Reed, was the daughter of Urias and Cordelia Reed and was born on a farm near Burton Sept. 5, 1875 where she grew to womanhood. She became the wife of Ben Hurst and to this union were born three children, Mrs. Gordon Grace Laugesen of Cassville, Mrs. Bena Turner and Arthur Hurst of Dubuque, Iowa. Her first husband passed away Sept. 7, 1915 and in November of that same year she married Joseph Parks. They made their home on a farm near Potosi for a number of years before moving to the village of Cassville. To their union one son, Melvin, now a resident of Dubuque, was born.

Surviving besides the husband and children is a sister, Mrs. Lorin Bright of LaCrosse, Wis., and a brother, Louis Reed of Kellogg, Minn., 14 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband, Ben Hurst; one sister and five brothers. Casketbearers were six grandsons, Donald and Harley Turner, Jimmy Hurst of Dubque, Lorraine Laugesen of Beetown, Dale Laugesen and Willis Laugesen of Burton. Funeral arrangements were by the Echstem Funeral home.

Edith Reed Obit

Adam Roschi

Adam Roschi died at the home of his son-in-law, A. A. Schilling, 130 Angelia street, at 4:35 o’clock Thursday afternoon, death resulting from a wasting away of the vital forces.

Mr. Roschi was born in Rheine-Plax, Bavaria, August 3rd, 1830, and emigrated to this country in 1845, settling in Pennslyvania, where he remained eight years, and in 1853 he came to Dubuque. In 1855, he was married to Miss Elizabeth Nickles of this city and then established himself as a manufacturer of boots and shoes. Later he removed to Burton, Wis., where he engaged in farming, disposing of his farm a short time ago. His wife died on the 25th of January, 1888 leaving him with ten children, all of whom are living. They are Mrs. Kenneston Turner, Mrs. George Turner and Mrs. Grant Turner, of Burton Wis.: Mrs. A. A. Shilling and Mrs. Henry Mueller and John of Dubuque; Charles, Edward and Adam, of Burton, and William, of East Dubuque. He is also survived by one brother in Pennsylvania.

Mr. Roschi was a consistent member of the German Methodist-Episcopal church, and a man known for his probity and upright character. He was a good citizen and a man whose integrity had never been questioned. He was a man whose charitable nature was well known and who always gave a helping hand to those in distress. His life was a useful and honorable one, and he leaves the scenes of earth respected by all who knew him.

The remains will be taken to Burton, Wis., Saturday morining for interment at his former home.

Adam Roschi

Adam Rosche, aged 72 years, died last night at 5 o’clock at the residents of his son-in-law, Mr. August Schilling 130 Angella street. Deceased was born in Bavaria, Germany. When a young man he came to this country, locating in Grant county, Wisconsin, where he farmed for over forty years. Three years ago he came to Dubuque, making his home since then with his daughter, Mrs. Schilling. Besides Mrs. Schilling the deceased is survived by one son, Will of East Dubuque, and a daughter, Mrs. John Miller, of this city. The remains will be shipped tomorrow morning at 3 o’clock on the Burlington to McCartney, Wis., for interment. Deceased was well known and highly respected by all who knew him, and the announcement of his death will occasion sincere sorrow.

Glen Turner

Funeral services for Glen Turner, 36, who died Sunday afternoon, were held Wednesday afternoon at Two O’clock at the Baptist Church, Cassville, Wisconsin. The Reverend Diers officiated.

Mr. Turner had been in the Finley Hospital for the past month suffering from wounds received in an attempted suicide at his home in Burton. He was born November 30, 1897.

Surviving are his widow, formerly Bena Hurst and the following children: Harlyn, Donald, Etola and Doris, living near Burton, his Mother, Mrs. George Turner, Burton: three brothers, Clyde and Rudolph of Potosi, and Arthur of Cassville: three sisters: Mrs. Ida Donaldson of Kenosha, Mrs. Norma Laugesen of Burton, and Mrs. Clara Hayden of Potosi.

Bena Turner

Cassivlle, Wis. – Bena L. Turner, 94 of Cassville, died Saturday evening, June 29, 1996, at Ennoble Manor Care Center, Dubuque.

Private services will be held Tuesday with the Rev. Jeffrey Blank officiating. Burial will be in the Cassville Cemetery. There will be no visitation. The Metcalfe-Kuenster-Page Funeral Home, Cassville, is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Turner worked at the former Dubuque Packing Co. for 25 years, retiring in 1966.

She was born on Oct. 17, 1901, in Burton, daughter of Bernard and Edit (Reed) Hurst. She married Glen Turner on Sept. 21, 1921, he preceded her in death.

Surviving are three children, Etola Johannsen, of Cassville, and Doris (and Charles) Niensteadt and Harlyn (and Colleen) Turner, both of Dubuque; and 13 grandchildren, 21 great-granchildren, 34 great-great-grandchildren; and on great-great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by a son, Donald Turner.

Memorials may be given to the Cassville Rescue Squad.

Rebecca Dolphin

The good, dear old lady has lived a very active life. She made her home for several years with her son-in-law and daughter, M/M Harry Orton, where she was greatly loved.

Mrs. Dolphin was a lover of the out of doors. In spite of her 82 years had a wonderful garden the past summer.

She leaves four daughters, Mrs. Harry Orton, Mrs. Lou Starr and Mrs. Will Henkel of Lancaster and Elizabeth of Glen Haven; also three sons, Rudolph of North Andover, James of Cassville and Harry of Grand Junction, CO.

Wilhelmina Caspers "Minnie"

A dutiful wife, devoted mother and faithful firnd, Mrs. Peter Caspers, laid down the burden of life July 24, 1931, at the age of 71 years, 2 months and 11 days. She was born Minerva Brinkmann May 15, 1860, and during girlhood days and married life her home was near Cassville. She was married April 14, 1885 to Peter Caspers. Their sons and daughters; John of Creighton, S.D., Joe, Rose (Mrs. James Dolphin), Mary Sophia (Mrs. E.O. Seeling), Henrietta (Mrs. Harry Saunders), Marriet (Mrs. Joe Dresen) and William Caspers, all except John were privileged to be near their mother in her last illness. Five months before her death she was taken to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Saunders in Lancaster, where all possible was done to restore her to health, but in vain; after a distressing illness from a heart affection, a stroke last Friday morning was soon followed by the final summons. Her daughter, Mrs. Seeling came from her city home last September and assumed the household cares and capably performed the duties which her mother’s falling health obliged her to forego. Others of the family were solicitors in their attentions to the invalid, who was ever patient. Countless friends sympathize with those near and dear to the good woman, whose memory they now revere. Those who have enjoyed he generous hospitality remembrance of “Minnie” Caspers, whose every acquaintance was a friend. The body was brought to Cassville and prepared for burial and taken to the farm home. While lying there in state countless friends called in respect to the deceased and to sympathize with the mourners. And there was a large attendance at the funeral at St. Charles church Monday at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Fr. Jones singing requiem mass and also pronounced a fitting eulogy. Pall bearers were: Gerald Grattan, William Breuer, Peter Glassmacher, Joseph Schauff, G.L. Eversoll and Joespeh Brinkmann. Burial in St. Mary’s cemetery.