South Lead Cemetery records state that she was born in Iowa; late residence - Alliance, Nebraska; died on November 14, 1923 of endicotes valvular costa regurgitations; age 59 years 11 months 19 days; undertaker - Rounsevell; nearest relative or friend - husband, George Ward; buried on November 18, 1923.
Rounsevell Mortuary records of Lead note that Rhoda Martha Ward died on November 14, 1923 at Alliance, Nebraska from endicotes valvular costa regurgitation; certifying physician – Dr. M.J. Baskin of Alliance; age at death – 59 years 11 months 19 days; born December 25, 1874 in Iowa; father – Ephraim Huff; mother – Mary Dorman (born Iowa); religion – Methodist; married; wife of George Ward; funeral at the Methodist Church at 2:30 p.m. on November 18, 1923 with Rev. Hartung officiating; occupation – housewife; buried in the Municipal Cemetery in South Lead; burial permit attached to original mortuary record.
Lead Daily Call newspaper, Friday, November 16, 1923, page 4:
G.A. Rounsevell received word this morning by wire of the death of Mrs. George Ward, of Englewood, which occurred at Alliance, Nebr., Wednesday afternoon. The body arrived over the Burlington this afternoon and was taken to the Rounsevell Mortuary where it will lie in state until the hour of the funeral, Sunday afternoon at 2:30, from the Methodist church. Rev. W.E. Hartung will officiate and interment will be made in the municipal cemetery in South Lead.
Lead Daily Call newspaper, November 17, 1923 -
Rhoda M., wife of George Ward, passed away at Alliance, Nebraska, November 14, 1923, after an illness lasting for about 7 years. Mrs. Ward was born in Utica, Iowa on Dec. 25, 1875. On December 4, 1895, she was married to George E. Ward, and to this union were born six children, two of whom, Florence and William, preceded the mother in death. Besides the husband, there are left to mourn her loss five sisters and five brothers, and the four children, Mrs. H.W. Smith and Mrs. C.E. Soessner of Alliance, Neb., Mrs. A.V. Schloredt of Deadwood and Mrs. F.H. Simons of Beulah, Wyo. Mrs. Ward came to the Hills from Farmington, Iowa eighteen years ago. One brother, C.C. Huff, and wife, from Interior, and a sister, Mrs. A.R. Parsons, her son, and his wife, are here from Alliance to attend the funeral, which will be held at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon at the Methodist Episcopal church. Interment will be beside her daughter Florence, who is buried in the municipal cemetery.
Lead Daily Call, Saturday, November 17, 1923, page 1:
FUNERAL OF MRS. WARD TO BE HELD TOMORROW
Rhoda M., wife of George Ward, passed away at Alliance, Nebraska, November 14, 1923, after an illness lasting for about 7 years. Mrs. Ward was born in Utica, Iowa, Dec. 25, 1875. On December 4, 1895, she was married to George E. Ward, and to this union were born six children, two of whom, Florence and William, preceded the mother in death. Besides the husband, there are left to mourn her loss five sisters and five brothers and the four children, Mrs. H.W. Smith and Mrs. C.E. Loessner of Alliance, Neb., Mrs. A.V. Schloredt of Deadwood, and Mrs. F.H. Simons of Beulah, Wyo. Three of the daughters and one sister were with her constantly during her last illness, remaining at her bedside until the end. Mrs. Ward came to the Hills from Farmington, Iowa, eighteen years ago, and during her residence in and around Lead, she had endeared herself to all with whom she came in contact. She was a kind and loving wife and mother, and bore her suffering with patience and cheerfulness.
One brother, C.C. Huff, and wife, from Interior, and a sister, Mrs. A.R. Parsons, her son, and his wife, are here from Alliance to attend the funeral which will be held at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon at the M.E. church. Interment will be beside her daughter, Florence, who is buried in municipal cemetery.
Lead Daily Call, Monday, November 19, 1923, page 2:
ENGLEWOOD
Word of the death of Mrs. George Ward was received here Friday, and the sympathy of the community is extended to George, the daughters, and other survivors. The Wards formerly lived here, where George was employed by the Burlington. Since leaving, he has been with the same company at Maurice.
Lead Daily Call, Tuesday, November 20, 1923, page 6:
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank the Methodist church, the pastor, and friends, for the sympathy and kindness shown us in our recent bereavement of Mrs. George Ward.
George Ward and family; Mrs. B. Parsons, and family; Charles Huff and family.
Rounsevell Mortuary records of Lead note that Rhoda Martha Ward died on November 14, 1923 at Alliance, Nebraska from endicotes valvular costa regurgitation; certifying physician – Dr. M.J. Baskin of Alliance; age at death – 59 years 11 months 19 days; born December 25, 1874 in Iowa; father – Ephraim Huff; mother – Mary Dorman (born Iowa); religion – Methodist; married; wife of George Ward; funeral at the Methodist Church at 2:30 p.m. on November 18, 1923 with Rev. Hartung officiating; occupation – housewife; buried in the Municipal Cemetery in South Lead; burial permit attached to original mortuary record.
Lead Daily Call newspaper, Friday, November 16, 1923, page 4:
G.A. Rounsevell received word this morning by wire of the death of Mrs. George Ward, of Englewood, which occurred at Alliance, Nebr., Wednesday afternoon. The body arrived over the Burlington this afternoon and was taken to the Rounsevell Mortuary where it will lie in state until the hour of the funeral, Sunday afternoon at 2:30, from the Methodist church. Rev. W.E. Hartung will officiate and interment will be made in the municipal cemetery in South Lead.
Lead Daily Call newspaper, November 17, 1923 -
Rhoda M., wife of George Ward, passed away at Alliance, Nebraska, November 14, 1923, after an illness lasting for about 7 years. Mrs. Ward was born in Utica, Iowa on Dec. 25, 1875. On December 4, 1895, she was married to George E. Ward, and to this union were born six children, two of whom, Florence and William, preceded the mother in death. Besides the husband, there are left to mourn her loss five sisters and five brothers, and the four children, Mrs. H.W. Smith and Mrs. C.E. Soessner of Alliance, Neb., Mrs. A.V. Schloredt of Deadwood and Mrs. F.H. Simons of Beulah, Wyo. Mrs. Ward came to the Hills from Farmington, Iowa eighteen years ago. One brother, C.C. Huff, and wife, from Interior, and a sister, Mrs. A.R. Parsons, her son, and his wife, are here from Alliance to attend the funeral, which will be held at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon at the Methodist Episcopal church. Interment will be beside her daughter Florence, who is buried in the municipal cemetery.
Lead Daily Call, Saturday, November 17, 1923, page 1:
FUNERAL OF MRS. WARD TO BE HELD TOMORROW
Rhoda M., wife of George Ward, passed away at Alliance, Nebraska, November 14, 1923, after an illness lasting for about 7 years. Mrs. Ward was born in Utica, Iowa, Dec. 25, 1875. On December 4, 1895, she was married to George E. Ward, and to this union were born six children, two of whom, Florence and William, preceded the mother in death. Besides the husband, there are left to mourn her loss five sisters and five brothers and the four children, Mrs. H.W. Smith and Mrs. C.E. Loessner of Alliance, Neb., Mrs. A.V. Schloredt of Deadwood, and Mrs. F.H. Simons of Beulah, Wyo. Three of the daughters and one sister were with her constantly during her last illness, remaining at her bedside until the end. Mrs. Ward came to the Hills from Farmington, Iowa, eighteen years ago, and during her residence in and around Lead, she had endeared herself to all with whom she came in contact. She was a kind and loving wife and mother, and bore her suffering with patience and cheerfulness.
One brother, C.C. Huff, and wife, from Interior, and a sister, Mrs. A.R. Parsons, her son, and his wife, are here from Alliance to attend the funeral which will be held at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon at the M.E. church. Interment will be beside her daughter, Florence, who is buried in municipal cemetery.
Lead Daily Call, Monday, November 19, 1923, page 2:
ENGLEWOOD
Word of the death of Mrs. George Ward was received here Friday, and the sympathy of the community is extended to George, the daughters, and other survivors. The Wards formerly lived here, where George was employed by the Burlington. Since leaving, he has been with the same company at Maurice.
Lead Daily Call, Tuesday, November 20, 1923, page 6:
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank the Methodist church, the pastor, and friends, for the sympathy and kindness shown us in our recent bereavement of Mrs. George Ward.
George Ward and family; Mrs. B. Parsons, and family; Charles Huff and family.
South Lead Cemetery records state that she was born in Iowa; late residence - Alliance, Nebraska; died on November 14, 1923 of endicotes valvular costa regurgitations; age 59 years 11 months 19 days; undertaker - Rounsevell; nearest relative or friend - husband, George Ward; buried on November 18, 1923.
Rounsevell Mortuary records of Lead note that Rhoda Martha Ward died on November 14, 1923 at Alliance, Nebraska from endicotes valvular costa regurgitation; certifying physician – Dr. M.J. Baskin of Alliance; age at death – 59 years 11 months 19 days; born December 25, 1874 in Iowa; father – Ephraim Huff; mother – Mary Dorman (born Iowa); religion – Methodist; married; wife of George Ward; funeral at the Methodist Church at 2:30 p.m. on November 18, 1923 with Rev. Hartung officiating; occupation – housewife; buried in the Municipal Cemetery in South Lead; burial permit attached to original mortuary record.
Lead Daily Call newspaper, Friday, November 16, 1923, page 4:
G.A. Rounsevell received word this morning by wire of the death of Mrs. George Ward, of Englewood, which occurred at Alliance, Nebr., Wednesday afternoon. The body arrived over the Burlington this afternoon and was taken to the Rounsevell Mortuary where it will lie in state until the hour of the funeral, Sunday afternoon at 2:30, from the Methodist church. Rev. W.E. Hartung will officiate and interment will be made in the municipal cemetery in South Lead.
Lead Daily Call newspaper, November 17, 1923 -
Rhoda M., wife of George Ward, passed away at Alliance, Nebraska, November 14, 1923, after an illness lasting for about 7 years. Mrs. Ward was born in Utica, Iowa on Dec. 25, 1875. On December 4, 1895, she was married to George E. Ward, and to this union were born six children, two of whom, Florence and William, preceded the mother in death. Besides the husband, there are left to mourn her loss five sisters and five brothers, and the four children, Mrs. H.W. Smith and Mrs. C.E. Soessner of Alliance, Neb., Mrs. A.V. Schloredt of Deadwood and Mrs. F.H. Simons of Beulah, Wyo. Mrs. Ward came to the Hills from Farmington, Iowa eighteen years ago. One brother, C.C. Huff, and wife, from Interior, and a sister, Mrs. A.R. Parsons, her son, and his wife, are here from Alliance to attend the funeral, which will be held at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon at the Methodist Episcopal church. Interment will be beside her daughter Florence, who is buried in the municipal cemetery.
Lead Daily Call, Saturday, November 17, 1923, page 1:
FUNERAL OF MRS. WARD TO BE HELD TOMORROW
Rhoda M., wife of George Ward, passed away at Alliance, Nebraska, November 14, 1923, after an illness lasting for about 7 years. Mrs. Ward was born in Utica, Iowa, Dec. 25, 1875. On December 4, 1895, she was married to George E. Ward, and to this union were born six children, two of whom, Florence and William, preceded the mother in death. Besides the husband, there are left to mourn her loss five sisters and five brothers and the four children, Mrs. H.W. Smith and Mrs. C.E. Loessner of Alliance, Neb., Mrs. A.V. Schloredt of Deadwood, and Mrs. F.H. Simons of Beulah, Wyo. Three of the daughters and one sister were with her constantly during her last illness, remaining at her bedside until the end. Mrs. Ward came to the Hills from Farmington, Iowa, eighteen years ago, and during her residence in and around Lead, she had endeared herself to all with whom she came in contact. She was a kind and loving wife and mother, and bore her suffering with patience and cheerfulness.
One brother, C.C. Huff, and wife, from Interior, and a sister, Mrs. A.R. Parsons, her son, and his wife, are here from Alliance to attend the funeral which will be held at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon at the M.E. church. Interment will be beside her daughter, Florence, who is buried in municipal cemetery.
Lead Daily Call, Monday, November 19, 1923, page 2:
ENGLEWOOD
Word of the death of Mrs. George Ward was received here Friday, and the sympathy of the community is extended to George, the daughters, and other survivors. The Wards formerly lived here, where George was employed by the Burlington. Since leaving, he has been with the same company at Maurice.
Lead Daily Call, Tuesday, November 20, 1923, page 6:
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank the Methodist church, the pastor, and friends, for the sympathy and kindness shown us in our recent bereavement of Mrs. George Ward.
George Ward and family; Mrs. B. Parsons, and family; Charles Huff and family.
Rounsevell Mortuary records of Lead note that Rhoda Martha Ward died on November 14, 1923 at Alliance, Nebraska from endicotes valvular costa regurgitation; certifying physician – Dr. M.J. Baskin of Alliance; age at death – 59 years 11 months 19 days; born December 25, 1874 in Iowa; father – Ephraim Huff; mother – Mary Dorman (born Iowa); religion – Methodist; married; wife of George Ward; funeral at the Methodist Church at 2:30 p.m. on November 18, 1923 with Rev. Hartung officiating; occupation – housewife; buried in the Municipal Cemetery in South Lead; burial permit attached to original mortuary record.
Lead Daily Call newspaper, Friday, November 16, 1923, page 4:
G.A. Rounsevell received word this morning by wire of the death of Mrs. George Ward, of Englewood, which occurred at Alliance, Nebr., Wednesday afternoon. The body arrived over the Burlington this afternoon and was taken to the Rounsevell Mortuary where it will lie in state until the hour of the funeral, Sunday afternoon at 2:30, from the Methodist church. Rev. W.E. Hartung will officiate and interment will be made in the municipal cemetery in South Lead.
Lead Daily Call newspaper, November 17, 1923 -
Rhoda M., wife of George Ward, passed away at Alliance, Nebraska, November 14, 1923, after an illness lasting for about 7 years. Mrs. Ward was born in Utica, Iowa on Dec. 25, 1875. On December 4, 1895, she was married to George E. Ward, and to this union were born six children, two of whom, Florence and William, preceded the mother in death. Besides the husband, there are left to mourn her loss five sisters and five brothers, and the four children, Mrs. H.W. Smith and Mrs. C.E. Soessner of Alliance, Neb., Mrs. A.V. Schloredt of Deadwood and Mrs. F.H. Simons of Beulah, Wyo. Mrs. Ward came to the Hills from Farmington, Iowa eighteen years ago. One brother, C.C. Huff, and wife, from Interior, and a sister, Mrs. A.R. Parsons, her son, and his wife, are here from Alliance to attend the funeral, which will be held at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon at the Methodist Episcopal church. Interment will be beside her daughter Florence, who is buried in the municipal cemetery.
Lead Daily Call, Saturday, November 17, 1923, page 1:
FUNERAL OF MRS. WARD TO BE HELD TOMORROW
Rhoda M., wife of George Ward, passed away at Alliance, Nebraska, November 14, 1923, after an illness lasting for about 7 years. Mrs. Ward was born in Utica, Iowa, Dec. 25, 1875. On December 4, 1895, she was married to George E. Ward, and to this union were born six children, two of whom, Florence and William, preceded the mother in death. Besides the husband, there are left to mourn her loss five sisters and five brothers and the four children, Mrs. H.W. Smith and Mrs. C.E. Loessner of Alliance, Neb., Mrs. A.V. Schloredt of Deadwood, and Mrs. F.H. Simons of Beulah, Wyo. Three of the daughters and one sister were with her constantly during her last illness, remaining at her bedside until the end. Mrs. Ward came to the Hills from Farmington, Iowa, eighteen years ago, and during her residence in and around Lead, she had endeared herself to all with whom she came in contact. She was a kind and loving wife and mother, and bore her suffering with patience and cheerfulness.
One brother, C.C. Huff, and wife, from Interior, and a sister, Mrs. A.R. Parsons, her son, and his wife, are here from Alliance to attend the funeral which will be held at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon at the M.E. church. Interment will be beside her daughter, Florence, who is buried in municipal cemetery.
Lead Daily Call, Monday, November 19, 1923, page 2:
ENGLEWOOD
Word of the death of Mrs. George Ward was received here Friday, and the sympathy of the community is extended to George, the daughters, and other survivors. The Wards formerly lived here, where George was employed by the Burlington. Since leaving, he has been with the same company at Maurice.
Lead Daily Call, Tuesday, November 20, 1923, page 6:
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank the Methodist church, the pastor, and friends, for the sympathy and kindness shown us in our recent bereavement of Mrs. George Ward.
George Ward and family; Mrs. B. Parsons, and family; Charles Huff and family.
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Evaline Olveretta "Eva" Huff Pease
1864–1966
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Margaret Louisa Huff Slutz
1866–1948
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William Vincent "Biddie" Huff
1867–1939
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Viola Isabel Huff DeRosear
1869–1947
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Lewis Judson Huff
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Charles Clayton Huff
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1877–1964
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Mary Orva Huff Anders
1882–1983
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