Obit – John Spellman
Clay County lost a good citizen in the passing of John H. Spellman. He had lived in the community east of Clay Center for more than thirty years, and during that time he gave daily evidence of reliable qualities of manhood. The story of his life is written as follows:
John H. Spellman, son of Herman and Anna Marie Spellman was born in Webster Siota County, Ohio, November 10, 1859. His death on Tuesday, October 22nd, 1935, occurred after an illness of eight months. He nearly attained the age of seventy-seven years. At the age of eight years in 1867, he came with his parents to Lancaster County, Nebr., locating near Olive Branch, post office later called Cramer.
On August 11, 1885, he was married to Pauline Beinhardt, who preceded him in death December 31, 1911. To this union three sons were born, Dave, Ben and Clarence. Ben also preceded him in death, Sept. 15, 1916.
In 1902, the family moved to Clay County, Kansas, seeking a better place in which to raise a family and located in Clay Center Township. On Nov. 4, 1914, Mr. Spellman was married to Helena Zinke. To this union one son was born, John H., Jr. Mr. Spellman was, since childhood, a member of the Methodist Church. He was a charter member of the Cramer Methodist Church in Nebraska. He was Sunday School superintendent at Cramer, later also superintendent of the Ebenezer Church east of Clay Center. Also serving faithfully as local preacher in the same church. He had in his heart the welfare of the congregation. His prayers were that the church might prosper and the people live in harmony and love. He was a constant reader and student of the Bible. He loved it, he preached it, he believed it. His going leaves a vacant place in the congregation and the Ebenezer community. May his mantle fall on others.
Mr. Spellman, beloved, respected, believed in, trusted. His life was such that he deserved all the honors bestowed upon him. His life was a blessing, his memory a benediction upon all. He leaves in the immediate family his three sons: Dave, Clarence, and John H. Jr.: his wife, Helena Spellman; one brother, Louis Spellman, and five grandchildren, all of Clay Center, Kansas, besides many friends who will cherish the memory of his kind friendliness to whose faith and guidance they owe many an upward look, many a forward step on the way of life. His godliness was an inspiration to everyone. His influence will live through the years.
Many long time friends and neighbors joined the relatives in paying tribute to the memory of Mr. Spellman when final rites were held at the Ebenezer Church east of Clay Center last Thursday afternoon, October 24th. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Walter Berg. He was assisted by Rev. Wm Pommerenke and Rev. A. P. Baecher, former pastors. A quartet composed of Harry Musselman, August Schmidt, Albert Klein and Rev. Walter Berg sang appropriate hymns. The body bearers were C. Steinbach, John Hildenbrand, Ferd Rosenow, F. Klein, C. Wieland and John Roth. Interment was made in the Ebenezer Cemetery. The beautiful floral offerings were silent tokens of regard and sympathy.
Source: "Our Ancestors" complied by Leona Shadle and typing and assistance by Darlene (Shadle) Adams
Clay County lost a good citizen in the passing of John H. Spellman. He had lived in the community east of Clay Center for more than thirty years, and during that time he gave daily evidence of reliable qualities of manhood. The story of his life is written as follows:
John H. Spellman, son of Herman and Anna Marie Spellman was born in Webster Siota County, Ohio, November 10, 1859. His death on Tuesday, October 22nd, 1935, occurred after an illness of eight months. He nearly attained the age of seventy-seven years. At the age of eight years in 1867, he came with his parents to Lancaster County, Nebr., locating near Olive Branch, post office later called Cramer.
On August 11, 1885, he was married to Pauline Beinhardt, who preceded him in death December 31, 1911. To this union three sons were born, Dave, Ben and Clarence. Ben also preceded him in death, Sept. 15, 1916.
In 1902, the family moved to Clay County, Kansas, seeking a better place in which to raise a family and located in Clay Center Township. On Nov. 4, 1914, Mr. Spellman was married to Helena Zinke. To this union one son was born, John H., Jr. Mr. Spellman was, since childhood, a member of the Methodist Church. He was a charter member of the Cramer Methodist Church in Nebraska. He was Sunday School superintendent at Cramer, later also superintendent of the Ebenezer Church east of Clay Center. Also serving faithfully as local preacher in the same church. He had in his heart the welfare of the congregation. His prayers were that the church might prosper and the people live in harmony and love. He was a constant reader and student of the Bible. He loved it, he preached it, he believed it. His going leaves a vacant place in the congregation and the Ebenezer community. May his mantle fall on others.
Mr. Spellman, beloved, respected, believed in, trusted. His life was such that he deserved all the honors bestowed upon him. His life was a blessing, his memory a benediction upon all. He leaves in the immediate family his three sons: Dave, Clarence, and John H. Jr.: his wife, Helena Spellman; one brother, Louis Spellman, and five grandchildren, all of Clay Center, Kansas, besides many friends who will cherish the memory of his kind friendliness to whose faith and guidance they owe many an upward look, many a forward step on the way of life. His godliness was an inspiration to everyone. His influence will live through the years.
Many long time friends and neighbors joined the relatives in paying tribute to the memory of Mr. Spellman when final rites were held at the Ebenezer Church east of Clay Center last Thursday afternoon, October 24th. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Walter Berg. He was assisted by Rev. Wm Pommerenke and Rev. A. P. Baecher, former pastors. A quartet composed of Harry Musselman, August Schmidt, Albert Klein and Rev. Walter Berg sang appropriate hymns. The body bearers were C. Steinbach, John Hildenbrand, Ferd Rosenow, F. Klein, C. Wieland and John Roth. Interment was made in the Ebenezer Cemetery. The beautiful floral offerings were silent tokens of regard and sympathy.
Source: "Our Ancestors" complied by Leona Shadle and typing and assistance by Darlene (Shadle) Adams
Obit – John Spellman
Clay County lost a good citizen in the passing of John H. Spellman. He had lived in the community east of Clay Center for more than thirty years, and during that time he gave daily evidence of reliable qualities of manhood. The story of his life is written as follows:
John H. Spellman, son of Herman and Anna Marie Spellman was born in Webster Siota County, Ohio, November 10, 1859. His death on Tuesday, October 22nd, 1935, occurred after an illness of eight months. He nearly attained the age of seventy-seven years. At the age of eight years in 1867, he came with his parents to Lancaster County, Nebr., locating near Olive Branch, post office later called Cramer.
On August 11, 1885, he was married to Pauline Beinhardt, who preceded him in death December 31, 1911. To this union three sons were born, Dave, Ben and Clarence. Ben also preceded him in death, Sept. 15, 1916.
In 1902, the family moved to Clay County, Kansas, seeking a better place in which to raise a family and located in Clay Center Township. On Nov. 4, 1914, Mr. Spellman was married to Helena Zinke. To this union one son was born, John H., Jr. Mr. Spellman was, since childhood, a member of the Methodist Church. He was a charter member of the Cramer Methodist Church in Nebraska. He was Sunday School superintendent at Cramer, later also superintendent of the Ebenezer Church east of Clay Center. Also serving faithfully as local preacher in the same church. He had in his heart the welfare of the congregation. His prayers were that the church might prosper and the people live in harmony and love. He was a constant reader and student of the Bible. He loved it, he preached it, he believed it. His going leaves a vacant place in the congregation and the Ebenezer community. May his mantle fall on others.
Mr. Spellman, beloved, respected, believed in, trusted. His life was such that he deserved all the honors bestowed upon him. His life was a blessing, his memory a benediction upon all. He leaves in the immediate family his three sons: Dave, Clarence, and John H. Jr.: his wife, Helena Spellman; one brother, Louis Spellman, and five grandchildren, all of Clay Center, Kansas, besides many friends who will cherish the memory of his kind friendliness to whose faith and guidance they owe many an upward look, many a forward step on the way of life. His godliness was an inspiration to everyone. His influence will live through the years.
Many long time friends and neighbors joined the relatives in paying tribute to the memory of Mr. Spellman when final rites were held at the Ebenezer Church east of Clay Center last Thursday afternoon, October 24th. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Walter Berg. He was assisted by Rev. Wm Pommerenke and Rev. A. P. Baecher, former pastors. A quartet composed of Harry Musselman, August Schmidt, Albert Klein and Rev. Walter Berg sang appropriate hymns. The body bearers were C. Steinbach, John Hildenbrand, Ferd Rosenow, F. Klein, C. Wieland and John Roth. Interment was made in the Ebenezer Cemetery. The beautiful floral offerings were silent tokens of regard and sympathy.
Source: "Our Ancestors" complied by Leona Shadle and typing and assistance by Darlene (Shadle) Adams
Clay County lost a good citizen in the passing of John H. Spellman. He had lived in the community east of Clay Center for more than thirty years, and during that time he gave daily evidence of reliable qualities of manhood. The story of his life is written as follows:
John H. Spellman, son of Herman and Anna Marie Spellman was born in Webster Siota County, Ohio, November 10, 1859. His death on Tuesday, October 22nd, 1935, occurred after an illness of eight months. He nearly attained the age of seventy-seven years. At the age of eight years in 1867, he came with his parents to Lancaster County, Nebr., locating near Olive Branch, post office later called Cramer.
On August 11, 1885, he was married to Pauline Beinhardt, who preceded him in death December 31, 1911. To this union three sons were born, Dave, Ben and Clarence. Ben also preceded him in death, Sept. 15, 1916.
In 1902, the family moved to Clay County, Kansas, seeking a better place in which to raise a family and located in Clay Center Township. On Nov. 4, 1914, Mr. Spellman was married to Helena Zinke. To this union one son was born, John H., Jr. Mr. Spellman was, since childhood, a member of the Methodist Church. He was a charter member of the Cramer Methodist Church in Nebraska. He was Sunday School superintendent at Cramer, later also superintendent of the Ebenezer Church east of Clay Center. Also serving faithfully as local preacher in the same church. He had in his heart the welfare of the congregation. His prayers were that the church might prosper and the people live in harmony and love. He was a constant reader and student of the Bible. He loved it, he preached it, he believed it. His going leaves a vacant place in the congregation and the Ebenezer community. May his mantle fall on others.
Mr. Spellman, beloved, respected, believed in, trusted. His life was such that he deserved all the honors bestowed upon him. His life was a blessing, his memory a benediction upon all. He leaves in the immediate family his three sons: Dave, Clarence, and John H. Jr.: his wife, Helena Spellman; one brother, Louis Spellman, and five grandchildren, all of Clay Center, Kansas, besides many friends who will cherish the memory of his kind friendliness to whose faith and guidance they owe many an upward look, many a forward step on the way of life. His godliness was an inspiration to everyone. His influence will live through the years.
Many long time friends and neighbors joined the relatives in paying tribute to the memory of Mr. Spellman when final rites were held at the Ebenezer Church east of Clay Center last Thursday afternoon, October 24th. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Walter Berg. He was assisted by Rev. Wm Pommerenke and Rev. A. P. Baecher, former pastors. A quartet composed of Harry Musselman, August Schmidt, Albert Klein and Rev. Walter Berg sang appropriate hymns. The body bearers were C. Steinbach, John Hildenbrand, Ferd Rosenow, F. Klein, C. Wieland and John Roth. Interment was made in the Ebenezer Cemetery. The beautiful floral offerings were silent tokens of regard and sympathy.
Source: "Our Ancestors" complied by Leona Shadle and typing and assistance by Darlene (Shadle) Adams
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