Find-a-GraveJAMESTOWN -- Helen Louise Trussell, 92, Jamestown, died here Sunday, Feb. 14, 1999, at a nursing home where she had been since Feb. 14, 1995.
She was born Oct. 27, 1906, in Cawker City, to Charles and Dellwert Skinner Press. She spent her early life in Mankato and graduated from Mankato High School in 1924. She worked at Putt's Store in Mankato. In later years, she lived in Superior, Neb., and then at Good Samaritan Village in Hastings, Neb. She was a volunteer in the library at Mary Lanning Hospital in Hastings.
She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Superior, Neb., and was active in Bible study groups in Superior and Hastings, Neb.
She married Willis E. Trussell in July 1932 in Ellsworth. They lived in Burr Oak and later in Stella, Neb., and the Kackley community southwest of Belleville. He died Oct. 18, 1971.
Survivors include sons, Charles Trussell, Grand Junction, Colo., and Larry Trussell, Louisville, Neb.; daughters, Judy Moore, Superior, Neb., Mary Lou Gorden, Lisle, Ill., and Betty Vandiver, San Diego, Calif.; a brother, Harold Press, Manhattan; a sister, Doris Breault, Concordia; 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
The Salina Journal
October 18, 1971COURTLAND - The funeral for Willis E. Trussell, 65, Kackley, a former Courtland resident, will be at 2 pm Wednesday at the United Methodist Church, Courtland, the Rev. Don Wilson officiating. Burial will be in the Jamestown cemetery.
Mr. Trussell died unexpectedly Monday at his home.
He was born Oct. 2, 1906, in Jewell county. He was a resident of Kackley for 10 years, moving there from Courtland. He had just retired as manager of the Hart Elevator Co., at Kackley. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Courtland.
Survivors are the widow, Helen, of the home; 2 sons, Charles, Edina, Minn., and Larry, Boone, N.C.; 3 daughters, Mrs. Julian Gorden, Greendale, Wisc.; Mrs. James Furrie, Naperville, Ill., and Mrs. Michael Moore, Superior, Neb.; 2 brothers, Ralph, Jamestown, and Harry, Washington, D.C.; 2 sisters, Mrs. Ray Oplinger, Newton, and Mrs. Herbert Thompson, St. Petersburg, Fla., and 14 grandchildren.
Blade Empire
January 12, 2011Doris M. Breault was born on March 26, 1922 in Concordia, KS to Charles & Delwert (Skinner) Press.
She died on Wed., Jan. 11, 2012 at Beatrice Manor, Beatrice, NE at the age of 89. She attended school in Concordia and married Emery Breault on Aug. 9, 1942 in Muskogee, OK and he preceded her on June 13, 1997.
She was a sales clerk in the men's department for J.C. Penney's in Concordia for over 20 years. She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church & VFW #588 Ladies Auxiliary.
She is survived by her daughters, Therese Sisler & husband Bryan, Holmesville, NE & Patricia Sleffel & husband Carroll, Concordia, KS; son, Charles Breault & wife Pamela, Kennedale, TX & 4 grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her husband, infant son, Donnie; parents; a grandchild; brothers, Milton, Marion & George Press & a sister, Helen Trussell.
Belleville Telescope
June 19, 1997Emery Breault, son of Henry and Ida Hamel Breault, was born April 23. 1920, Clyde, Kansas, and died June 13, 1997, at Wesley Medical Center, at the age of 77 years.
He attended rural schools near Clyde, Kansas.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II serving in Italy. He was in the Field Infantry reaching the rank of Sergeant. He received the Bronze Star and Purple Heart Medals. Upon returning from Europe, he worked on a farm, drove for Rite-Way Laundry, baker for Gillans Bakery, and for 25 years worked as a custodian and bus driver at the Concordia Junior-Senior High School.
He was united in marriage to Doris M. Press on August 9, 1942, at Muskogee, Oklahoma.
He was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #588, both of Concordia, and the U.S. Army 88th Division 337th Field Artillery "Blue-Devils."
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Nolan Breault, two sisters, Adeline Newton and Della Boyer.
He is survived by his wife, Doris of Concordia, Kansas; two daughters, Patricia Sleffel of Concordia, Kansas and Therese Sisler of Holmesville, Nebraska; a son, Charles Breault of Kennedale, Texas; two sisters; Margaret Mendar and Marceline "Dolly" Blochlinger both of Concordia, Kansas; five grandchildren, and one step-grandchild.
The Salina Journal
February 1, 2007MANHATTAN -- Evelyn J. Press, 84, Manhattan, died Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2007. Mrs. Press was born Evelyn J. Reeves on Sept. 9, 1922, in Kanopolis. She was a secretary for the dean of architecture and design at Kansas State University, retiring in 1986.
Survivors include her husband, Harold L., of the home; a son, Michael E. of Topeka; a daughter, Michelle L. Netson of Manhattan; 10 granddaughters; and a great-grandson.
A graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Friday in Kanopolis Cemetery.
ObituaryEdgar R. Skinner, 80, retired mill operator and farmer who was widely known throughout this section, died suddenly of a heart attack at 8 a.m. today at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lois Wright, West Springfield. He was stricken as he returned to the house from doing chores. He had been in appearant good health until the past few days.
Mr. Skinner was born Dec. 20, 1855 in Sheffield township, the son of Lebius and Adelia Skinner, pioneer residents of this section. His parents, who were millers by trade, came to this country from England and brought their grindstones with them. They travelled along the shores of Lake Erie in ox carts, cutting their way through the wilderness to Rathburn Hollow, south of Conneaut, where they set up a mill.
Mr. Skinner was married to Miss Rathburn (sic) in Conneaut Nov. 21, 1878, and they celebrated their golden anniversary in 1928. His wife preceded him in death August 8, 1933. He resided in this section his entire life with the exception of six years in Kansas.
During his youth, Mr. Skinner attended the Old Academy at Conneaut. He and his brother-in-law operated the Rathburn-Skinner mills at the foot of Mill-st hill for many years. He owned a farm in Pierpont township from 1889 to 1905 and during that time was also employed as an operator on Brown hoists at Ashtabula Harbor for nine years. He ran a farm at Springfield township, Pa., for 20 years until his retirement 10 years ago. Mr Skinner was a member of Evergreen lodge, No. 222, F. and A.m. and had been a Mason for 54 years.
Surviving are a sister, Mrs. C.E. Cheney, Center-rd, four children, Mrs. Wright of West Springfield, Mrs Ruth Griffin of Findlay Lake, N.Y., Charles Skinner of Kingsville and Edgar Skinner of Conneaut, 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
A son Homer died in Orville, Calif. three years ago.
52606. Charles Lathrop Skinner
ObituaryCharles L. Skinner, 81, former Conneaut resident, died Saturday at his home in Arcadia Fla. Death was due to a heart attack. He was born in Cawker City, Kan. on Sept. 25,1880, the son of Edward (sic) and Mary Jane (Beals) Skinner. He had resided in Conneaut most of his life and had been a resident of Arcadia since last January. Before his retirement he had been employed at the Conneaut Creamery for 30 years and had been custodian at Carnegie Public Library. He was a member of Evergreen Lodge F & A M 222, Conneaut Council, Chapter and past commander of Cache Commandery, 32nd degree, Valley of Cleveland and of Orion Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, Kingsville. He was a 60 year member of the Masons.
Survivors include his wife, Marie; two sons, Charles H. of Kingsville, and Fred of Toledo, a daughter, Mrs. Thomas (Marguerite) Lewis, New Orleans, La., five grandchildren and four great granddaughters. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs Lois Wright, Conneaut, and Mrs Ruth Griffin, Findley Lake, N.Y., and a brother Edgar Skinner, Conneaut.
Unknown newspaper
June 29, 1986Kingsville - Marie L. Skinner, 89, of 3689 S. Ridge E. died Sundau at Ashtabula Medical Center following a lengthy illness.
Born Aug. 19, 1896, in Defiance, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James K. Lafferty. A resident of Conneaut and Kingsville area for most of her life, she taught at the former Bushnell School and was employed by the former Conneaut Creamery and the Carnegie Public Library of Conneaut. She also lived in Arcadia Fla., for a short time.
She was a member of the North Kingsville Presbyterian Churc, the Order of the Eastern Star, Orion Chapter 12 of Kingsville for more than 40 years and graduated from the former North Kingsville High School.
Survivors include a step daughter, Maeguerite Lewis of New Orleans, La.; a half sister, Esther Downs of West Farmington; five grandchildren; and several great grandchildren. She resided with her daughter in law, Ruth Skinner of Kingsville since 1970.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Charles L. and two sons Charles H. And Fred.
Burial will be at East Conneaut Cemetery of North Kingsville.
Conneaut newspaper
April 13, 1909Word was recieved this morning by her aunt, Mrs. Dr. Dexter, of the death, in Cleveland last night of Mrs. Levia Bond Skinner, one of the best known girls, who have grown to womanhood in this city in the past two decades. The death, a sudden one, occurred at the home of her mother, 2070 West 65th strret, in that city.
No recent event of a similar nature has been pregnant with grief to practically the entire city than the death of Levia Bond, as she is still popularly called. She was a native of this community, and lived here through the successive stages of childhood and girlhood to womanhood. During the twenty short years of her life she was notable for the faculty of making and holding friends, which her sweetness of disposition and other lovely qualities made easy for her.
She was a graduate of the Conneaut high school in the class of 1907 and had a peculiar distinction in that she is the first and only second generation graduate of the school, her mother having been alumna before her. She was one of the brightest pupils who have been diplomaed by the Conneaut board of education and seemed to have every prospect of a happy and valuable long life.
She was married shortly after her graduation and lived in this city until last November when she went to Cleveland to make her home with her mother. Some weeks before leaving and shortly after her twentieth birthday she was stricken with a severe illness and was forced to undergo an operation at Grace hospital. As soon as she was able to be about again, she went for a short visit with her mother. She had never been entirely well since and the illness of that time is supposed to have been the primary cause of her death. The immediate cause is not yet known to her relatives locally,
Besides a mother, she leaves two brothers, Charles and Ralph, both well known here. Her friends in Conneaut were limited only by her extensive circle of aquaintances.
ObituaryAn account of th efuneral services held for the late Dr. Homer B. Skinner of Oroville, Calif., a former resident of West Springfield, Pa., who died Friday, Feb. 3, has been received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Skinner of West Springfield, Pa.
Dr. Skinner, who was 50 years of age, died at a hospital in Oroville. Death was caused by pernicious anemia. He was a member of Evergreen Lodge F. and A. M. No. 222 of Conneaut and Johnstown N.Y. chapter No. 78, Royal Arch Masons. Dr. Skinner served as a member of the state board of chiropractic examiners in Oroville.
Marriage Notes for Homer Burden Skinner and Ella May Griffey
MARRIAGE:
The Conneaut Daily Post-HeraldOne of the prettiest home weddings of the season occurred Christmas night at the beautiful home of Mr, and Mrs. Dewitt Griffey at Cherry Hill, Pa., when their daughter, Ella M., was united in marriage to Mr. Homer B. Skinner, of Springfield township. The house was tastefully decorated for the occasion with the seasons emblems and cut flowers.
Miss Levia Bond was bridesmaid, while the groom was attended by his brother, Charles S. Skinner. The wedding march was played by Miss Mabel Griffey, cousin of the bride.
A few minutes past 8 o'clock the bridal party entered the parlor and took their places under the bower of evergreen and holly when Rev. S. T. Davison, of West Springfield, spoke the words which made them man and wife, the impressive ring ceremony of the Methodist Episcopal church being used. The ceremony was witnessed by the family of the bride and groom and a few of their most intimate friends. After congratulations the company sat down to a beautiful wedding supper.
The bride is one of the most charming and highly esteemed young ladies of Conneaut township, where she is a popular teacher in the schools. The groom, who is the son of Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Skinner, is a prosperous young farmer and buisnessman of Springfield township. A host of friends wish for them long life and abundant happiness.
Unknown newspaperFindlay Lake - Mrs. Ruth H. Griffen, 89 of 28 Malden St., Nassau, N. Y., died Wednesday morning (April 30, 1975) in the Albany Medical Center, Albany, where she had been a patient since Tuesday.
Born in Conneaut, Ohio on October 20, 1885, the daughter of Edgar and Mary Jane Beals Skinner, she had resided at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lillian Wright of Nassau, for the past 10 years. Prior to 1965, she had made her home for over 30 years in Findlay Lake.Mrs. Griffen had been employed for a number of years at the Elmwood Home for Boys in East Springfield, Pa., and also at the Odd Fellows Orphanage in Meadville, Pa. She was a member of the Latham Bible Baptist Church in Latham, and the Rose Chapter 22, Order of Eastern Star in Conneaut, Ohio.
Besides her daughter, she is survived by a stepson, Clarence Griffin of West Springfield, Pa.; a step daughter, Mrs Eunice Bowen of Burbank, Calif.; five grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Lois Wright, of Conneaut, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her first husband Lee J. White; her second husband, Benjamin Griffen; a son, Noble White and three brothers, Charles, Homer and Edgar Skinner.
Burial will follow in East Conneaut cemetery.
Unknown newspaperFuneral services for Edgar P. Skinner, 80, formerly of 183 Keys St., and recently of Fredericksburg, Va., will be held at the Thompson Funeral Home.
Burial will be in East Conneaut Cemetery.
Born in Gould, on July 20, 1890, he was the son of Edgar R. and Mary Jane (Beals) Skinner. He had been a resident of this area his entire life, until two years ago when he moved to Fredericksburg, Va., to make his home with his son. He operated the service station at the corner of Main and Mill Streets for over 20 years, and following his retirement, he was custodian for the Carnegie Public Library. He was a member for over 50 years of Evergreen Lodge 222, a 50 year member of Chapter, and also member of Council.
Survivors include his son, Ned Skinner, Fredericksburg, Va.; two daughters, Mrs. Jane Wickland, Painesville; Mrs. Loyd (Ruth) Fields, Eureka, Calif.; two granddaughters; one grandson; seven great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Lois Wright, Conneaut; Mrs. Ruth Griffin, Nassau, N. Y. Several more distant relatives also alive.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Gladys Brown, 1924; and his second wife, Lillian Rhodes, 1948. He was also preceded on death by two brothers, Homer in 1933; and Charles in 1961.
Unknown nespaperWill Skinner is dead
Man injured four years ago on the Bessemer, died at his home near Kingsville today
William skinner, whose injury at the time of its occurrence at Bessemer, some four years ago, was chronicled and mention has since been frequently made as to his condition, died at his home near Kingsville this morning at 2 o'clock. Mr. Skinner has been given the best of medical and surgical attention since his injury and at times grew better, but his ailment, which is said to have been the result of the injury to his head, was of such a nature that medical skill could not conquer it and death resulted. He was 41 years old.
Conneaut Evening News
March 12, 1906Miss Bertha Skinner called by death
As though it were not enough that father, mother, sister brother and uncle should be torn away from the family circles of William Skinner of Kingsville, leaving two young daughters to face the world alone, the relentless hand of fate has now torn apart these two young hearts, leaving but one daughter, already in frail health, to pine alone for her lost loved ones.Miss Bertha Skinner, aged seventeen, passed away at the Grace hospital Saturday evening about seven o'clock from the effects of malignant typhoid fever with heart complications. The young lady had suffered a twenty four day run of the fever and for several days before the end she had been in a delirious condition. At times, however, she would rally and regain consciousness for a short period.
Saturday, the patient was apparently better as the fever had turned, and she commenced to take nourishment. The attending physician even was quite encouraged over her condition, but the end came suddenly, and none of the relatives were present at the death. The funeral services will be held in the Amboy Methodist church tomorrow morning at ten o'clock. Rev. Bowman of the Baptist church officiating.The sickness and death of Miss Bertha, has attracted no little interest among the general public from the fact that she was one of the ill fated family. She is the sixth member of the family to pass away in eleven months, five of whom succumbed to typhoid fever. Early in April of last year, William Skinner died at his home from the effects of an injury which he had recieved some time before. In November, shortly before Thanksgiving, the son Harry came home from Pittsburg where he had been working on the Bessemer. He was taken down with Typhoid fever and died shortly afterwards. About a week before Christmas, Mrs. Nellie Skinner succumbed to the fever. Although she had been sick for some time, the attending physician said it was not the fever, but was caused from a nervous breaking down. Later, he decided it was the genuine fever. It is thought that the malady was spread considerably during this time of uncertainty.
During the sickness Mr. and Mrs. William Joiner and Mrs. John House of Amboy attended to the duties about the Skinner home. As a result, Mrs. House was next taken down with the fever and she was taken to Grace hospital and by attentive care soon recovered. Miss Georgia Skinner was next taken sick at the home of her uncle, William Joiner, of Amboy. While she lay in a precarious condition, Mr. Joiner was taken down and sied. He was followed soon afterward by Miss Georgia.
A pathetic scene was enacted at the funeral of the last named when the two remaining sisters stood weeping in each other's arms and each endeavoring to console the other. It was said when Miss Bertha was taken to the hospital, she made a request that she be taken to the same room which had been occupied by her father and Mrs. House before her. When she entered the hospital, she stated that she was going to die, and although the nurses and attending physician did everything that human hands could do to save the life, her statement proved correct.The only remaining daughter, Miss Elizabeth aged 13 years, is now residing at the home of a grandmother in Kingsville. She has been in frail health for some time, and although she is bearing up bravely under the strain, it is feared that when she fully realizes the case, it may prove quite serious. When her sister was sick, Miss Elizabeth was nearly prostrated and she said "If Bertha has got to go, I myself want to be taken first."
Marriage Notes for Gertrude Elizabeth Skinner and Bert W. Smith
MARRIAGE:
Unknown Newspaper
Kingsville, O., Nov. 22. - About 100 guests assembled at the home of Mr. a
nd Mrs. William Skinner last evening to witness the maarriage of their daughter to Bert Smith. The ceremony was performed promptly at 7:30 by Rev. Armstrong of the Methodis Episcopal church.Lists of guests and presents followed
Erie Times-News
May 14, 2002CONNEAUT, Ohio Leah A. Johnson, 97, a resident of Harrington Care Home, Conneaut, died there Saturday, May 11, 2002. She was born June 20, 1904, in Conneaut, daughter of the late Bert and Lillian Skinner Smith. She formerly lived on Harper Street in Conneaut.
She was a member of United Church of Christ, the American Red Cross Auxiliary and the Gray Ladies of Brown Memorial Hospital. She enjoyed traveling and playing pinochle.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Johnson; and a sister, Geraldine Hawkins. Survivors include a daughter, Elizabeth Godzak of Scottsdale, Ariz.; a son, Howard W. Johnson of Conneaut; and three grandchildren, Steven Godzak, Judy Hayes and Patricia Lachance.
Burial will be at Glenwood Cemetery.
Marriage Notes for Ida Muriel Hascall and Marion Jasper Hall
MARRIAGE:
The Daily Independent
April 2, 1882
Marion J. Hall, of Sun River, and Ida A. Hascall, of Rocky Gap, Montan
a, will be married this evening at the Broadway Methodist Episcopal church, Rev. J. J. Garvin and S. E. Winger presiding.
Email from Annie Spencer 25 August 2005:Leroy, Roy to friends and family, named his oldest son, Harvey, after his father; his next son, Leroy Hascall, after himself; and the last three after Scotsmen. Robert Bruce, William Wallace, and John Cameron. We have no idea why he didn't know his dad was born in Canada and was a seaman on the Great Lakes. That info was in Harvey's obituary. Roy wrote in the family bible that Arvilla Hascall was born in Erie, Pennsylvania. She lived in Erie, Pennsylvania, before she was married but was born in Angola, Erie County, New York, anad grew up there. I don't know where the family bible is; brother Leroy had it and I assume his son, Jerry, got it when Leroy died.
Los Angeles Times
February 24, 1946
Died
Walker, Harold Edward. Services 10 a.m. Monday at Pierce Brothers' Leime
rt Park, 4601 Crenshaw Blvd.
Canton Repositry
January 28, 1920Frank E. Wheeler, 63, of 602 Eleventh street NE. died early Wednesday morning following a stroke of paralysis. Besides his wife he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Rensler Osmun, of Cuba, N.Y.; a son Harry L. Wheeler, of the home, and two brothers and one sister.
The body will be sent to Cuba, N.Y. for burial, Thursday.
Canton Repositry
January 6, 1926Mrs. Laura Alberta Wheeler, 69, died Wednesday morning in the home of her son, Harry L. Wheeler, 1000 7th st. NE. She is survived by her son, a daughter Mrs. Rensler Osmund, of Cuba, N.Y., two brother, William Carpenter of Wellsville, N.Y., and Charles W. Carpenter, of Cuba, N. Y., and a sister, Mrs. L. M. Vincent, of Cuba, N.Y.