Redfield Review - 11/8/1945
O. S. Neal Died Sun., Nov. 4 Following Major Operation
Death Came at Dexter Clinic
O. S. Neal, well known and very highly esteemed Dexter man, passed away Sunday evening at the Dexter Clinic where he was taken following a major operation in the Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines. Mr. Neal lived in and near Dexter for many years and will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing this fine man.
The service was held in the First Presbyterian church of which he was a member. His pastor, the Rev. S. C. Wadding, officiated and the body rests in the tomb at the Dexter Cemetery. The pall-bearers, all grandsons, were Merritt Neal, Warren D. Neal, Willis K. Neal, Rawson Neal, Clifford Connor, and Merwin Wells.
The music was provided by: Harold Ellis, of Redfield, Ed Syndergaard, of Dallas Center, and Mrs. Ed Syndergaard as pianist.
Orlando Swain Neal, son of John and Rhoda Neal, was born at Redfield, Iowa, January 14, 1968, and passed away at the Dexter Clinic on November 4, after an illness of six weeks. Although he was a healthy constitution he failed to rally after a major operation and answered the Master's Call at the age of 77 years, 9 months and 21 days.
He was married April 5, 1892, to Nellie Edith Keith of Clay Center, Kansas. Four children came to bless their home: Keith J., Kenneth, and twins; Maurice Marshall, and Mary Marjorie. -- Keith and Marjorie preceded their father in death.
He has been a life-time resident of the Dexter community where he was proud to make his home. His home and family were his chief concern and enjoyment; but he was interested also in his friends and the good of the community.
He led a very fruitful life, being active in the Presbyterian church for fifty years and of which he had been and elder for many years and was the senior elder of the church at the time of his call to the Heavenly Home.
He evidenced his Christian faith in his life and works and expressed to his family his willingness to go to his heavenly reward. He called his family to his bedside and told them he was ready to respond to the call of his Lord and Saviour.
He leaves to mourn his passing, his companion and two sons; Kenneth and Maurice both of Dexter. Three sisters also survive; Mrs. Dora Andrew of Des Moines, Mrs. Hannah Doling of Clay Center, Kansas and Ida Andrew of Cordova, Ill., Also twenty grand children, five grand children and a host of nieces and nephews.
O. S. Neal Died Sun., Nov. 4 Following Major Operation
Death Came at Dexter Clinic
O. S. Neal, well known and very highly esteemed Dexter man, passed away Sunday evening at the Dexter Clinic where he was taken following a major operation in the Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines. Mr. Neal lived in and near Dexter for many years and will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing this fine man.
The service was held in the First Presbyterian church of which he was a member. His pastor, the Rev. S. C. Wadding, officiated and the body rests in the tomb at the Dexter Cemetery. The pall-bearers, all grandsons, were Merritt Neal, Warren D. Neal, Willis K. Neal, Rawson Neal, Clifford Connor, and Merwin Wells.
The music was provided by: Harold Ellis, of Redfield, Ed Syndergaard, of Dallas Center, and Mrs. Ed Syndergaard as pianist.
Orlando Swain Neal, son of John and Rhoda Neal, was born at Redfield, Iowa, January 14, 1968, and passed away at the Dexter Clinic on November 4, after an illness of six weeks. Although he was a healthy constitution he failed to rally after a major operation and answered the Master's Call at the age of 77 years, 9 months and 21 days.
He was married April 5, 1892, to Nellie Edith Keith of Clay Center, Kansas. Four children came to bless their home: Keith J., Kenneth, and twins; Maurice Marshall, and Mary Marjorie. -- Keith and Marjorie preceded their father in death.
He has been a life-time resident of the Dexter community where he was proud to make his home. His home and family were his chief concern and enjoyment; but he was interested also in his friends and the good of the community.
He led a very fruitful life, being active in the Presbyterian church for fifty years and of which he had been and elder for many years and was the senior elder of the church at the time of his call to the Heavenly Home.
He evidenced his Christian faith in his life and works and expressed to his family his willingness to go to his heavenly reward. He called his family to his bedside and told them he was ready to respond to the call of his Lord and Saviour.
He leaves to mourn his passing, his companion and two sons; Kenneth and Maurice both of Dexter. Three sisters also survive; Mrs. Dora Andrew of Des Moines, Mrs. Hannah Doling of Clay Center, Kansas and Ida Andrew of Cordova, Ill., Also twenty grand children, five grand children and a host of nieces and nephews.
Redfield Review - 11/8/1945
O. S. Neal Died Sun., Nov. 4 Following Major Operation
Death Came at Dexter Clinic
O. S. Neal, well known and very highly esteemed Dexter man, passed away Sunday evening at the Dexter Clinic where he was taken following a major operation in the Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines. Mr. Neal lived in and near Dexter for many years and will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing this fine man.
The service was held in the First Presbyterian church of which he was a member. His pastor, the Rev. S. C. Wadding, officiated and the body rests in the tomb at the Dexter Cemetery. The pall-bearers, all grandsons, were Merritt Neal, Warren D. Neal, Willis K. Neal, Rawson Neal, Clifford Connor, and Merwin Wells.
The music was provided by: Harold Ellis, of Redfield, Ed Syndergaard, of Dallas Center, and Mrs. Ed Syndergaard as pianist.
Orlando Swain Neal, son of John and Rhoda Neal, was born at Redfield, Iowa, January 14, 1968, and passed away at the Dexter Clinic on November 4, after an illness of six weeks. Although he was a healthy constitution he failed to rally after a major operation and answered the Master's Call at the age of 77 years, 9 months and 21 days.
He was married April 5, 1892, to Nellie Edith Keith of Clay Center, Kansas. Four children came to bless their home: Keith J., Kenneth, and twins; Maurice Marshall, and Mary Marjorie. -- Keith and Marjorie preceded their father in death.
He has been a life-time resident of the Dexter community where he was proud to make his home. His home and family were his chief concern and enjoyment; but he was interested also in his friends and the good of the community.
He led a very fruitful life, being active in the Presbyterian church for fifty years and of which he had been and elder for many years and was the senior elder of the church at the time of his call to the Heavenly Home.
He evidenced his Christian faith in his life and works and expressed to his family his willingness to go to his heavenly reward. He called his family to his bedside and told them he was ready to respond to the call of his Lord and Saviour.
He leaves to mourn his passing, his companion and two sons; Kenneth and Maurice both of Dexter. Three sisters also survive; Mrs. Dora Andrew of Des Moines, Mrs. Hannah Doling of Clay Center, Kansas and Ida Andrew of Cordova, Ill., Also twenty grand children, five grand children and a host of nieces and nephews.
O. S. Neal Died Sun., Nov. 4 Following Major Operation
Death Came at Dexter Clinic
O. S. Neal, well known and very highly esteemed Dexter man, passed away Sunday evening at the Dexter Clinic where he was taken following a major operation in the Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines. Mr. Neal lived in and near Dexter for many years and will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing this fine man.
The service was held in the First Presbyterian church of which he was a member. His pastor, the Rev. S. C. Wadding, officiated and the body rests in the tomb at the Dexter Cemetery. The pall-bearers, all grandsons, were Merritt Neal, Warren D. Neal, Willis K. Neal, Rawson Neal, Clifford Connor, and Merwin Wells.
The music was provided by: Harold Ellis, of Redfield, Ed Syndergaard, of Dallas Center, and Mrs. Ed Syndergaard as pianist.
Orlando Swain Neal, son of John and Rhoda Neal, was born at Redfield, Iowa, January 14, 1968, and passed away at the Dexter Clinic on November 4, after an illness of six weeks. Although he was a healthy constitution he failed to rally after a major operation and answered the Master's Call at the age of 77 years, 9 months and 21 days.
He was married April 5, 1892, to Nellie Edith Keith of Clay Center, Kansas. Four children came to bless their home: Keith J., Kenneth, and twins; Maurice Marshall, and Mary Marjorie. -- Keith and Marjorie preceded their father in death.
He has been a life-time resident of the Dexter community where he was proud to make his home. His home and family were his chief concern and enjoyment; but he was interested also in his friends and the good of the community.
He led a very fruitful life, being active in the Presbyterian church for fifty years and of which he had been and elder for many years and was the senior elder of the church at the time of his call to the Heavenly Home.
He evidenced his Christian faith in his life and works and expressed to his family his willingness to go to his heavenly reward. He called his family to his bedside and told them he was ready to respond to the call of his Lord and Saviour.
He leaves to mourn his passing, his companion and two sons; Kenneth and Maurice both of Dexter. Three sisters also survive; Mrs. Dora Andrew of Des Moines, Mrs. Hannah Doling of Clay Center, Kansas and Ida Andrew of Cordova, Ill., Also twenty grand children, five grand children and a host of nieces and nephews.
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