Charles Newton passed away last Tuesday at his home in South Brooklyn leaving many relatives and friends to mourn his departure. He was known by everyone as a good fellow. Quiet and unassuming, he made a place for himself in the hearts of everyone who knew him. They all unite in saying that he was ever a faithful friend, a kind husband and father and a credit to the community. Everyone has a good word for him and his passing was felt keenly not only by his immediate family but by the community in general.
Charles Izar Newton, eldest son of Amsa and Sarah Newton, was born near Dayton in Berien county, Mich., Nov. 7, 1867 and passed away at his home in Brooklyn, Iowa, on Nov. 10, 1931 after two years of failing health, at the age of 64 years, and 3 days.
He came to Iowa with his parents about 1875. On March 1, 1892 he was united in marriage to Miss Carrie Tressie Block by Rev. G. B. Smith.
March 10, 1892 they left for Davidson county near Mt. Vernon, S. Dak., where they started farming. They remained there about 10 years, when they returned to Brooklyn.
He is survived by his wife, six sons, four daughters, eight grandchildren, eight brothers, and an adopted sister, and a host of other relatives and friends.
He endured the vicissitudes of a long and trying illness without murmur or complaint. His life was that of a devoted and kind husband, a loving and thoughtful father, a faithful neighbor and a true friend.
Charles Newton was a K.P. for 20 years and they attended the services in a body. He worked on the township and county roads for about 20 years and in the bridge and building department of the Rock Island for several years, working at Council Bluffs most of the time.
The funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church with the pastor, Rev. E. W. F. Holler, in charge, at 2:30 Thursday afternoon. The church was filled to overflowing with relatives and friends. The interment was in the I.O.O.F. cemetery where the beautiful burial service was given by Poweshiek lodge No. 198 of the Knights of Pythias.
The pall bearers were: W. H. Johnston, William Kuntz, Ben York, Vern Sleggle, Al Burford and Sam Glenn.
The names and residence of the children are: Mrs. Hazel Warfel and son Jack of Brooklyn; Mr. and Mrs. Leo Newton and family of Quincy, Illinois; and a twin brother, Cleo and wife of Waterloo; Mr. and Mrs. Homer Newton and family of Brooklyn; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Stevens and family of Ladora; Herbert, at home; Mr. and Mrs. Sylvestor Newton of Quincy, Illinois; Mr. and Mrs. Balzer Kreigel and baby of Brooklyn; Raymond and Dorothy, both at home.
Source: Pat Hochstetler Poweshiek Obituaries