PETERSON, MARY ELLEN—Mary Ellen Churchill, daughter of Walter and Geraldine Churchill, was born at Valley, Ia., January 8, 1866. She passed away at her home in Geneva, Neb., May 22, 1940, at 6 p .m. at the age of 74 years, 4 months, and 14 days.
At the age of six she came with her parents to Nebraska, settling in Chelsea township.
She was married to John August Peterson, December 7, 1884, at Belleville, Kas. They made their home in Chelsea township until the year 1911, when they moved to their new home in east Geneva. They lived there until the death of her husband, December 15, 1922. Afterwards she moved to a new residence in south Geneva, which was her home at the time of her death.
She leaves to mourn her death two daughters, Mrs. Cosey Bumgarner of Opportunity, Wash., and Mrs. Fern Michaels of Fairmont, Neb.; three sons, Oscar and Howard of Geneva, and Lee E. of Lingle, Wyo.; eighteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren; two brothers Walter A. and George Churchill of Geneva; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Mulikin of Sugar City, col., and Mrs. Eva Friday of Geneva; and a host of friends.
Besides her husband, those preceding her in death are her father and mother, one daughter, Dena May Nun, and one son, Ellisworth, and three brothers, Albert and two who died in infancy.
She became a Christian in early childhood and was a faithful member of the Methodist church, although she was not able to attend the services often because of her hearing. Her life has been one of activity and usefulness. Her love of the outdoors was shown by her interest in her lawn and flowers.
She became very ill about three months ago and since then has been in failing health, until her death. She was untiring in her efforts to serve her family and loved ones. She will be sorely missed as a true friend and mother.
The funeral was held at 2 p. m. Saturday, May 25, at the Geneva Methodist church, with the pastor, Rev. William Kilburn, officiating. A quartet, Judge Howard Hamilton, Mrs. A. H. Elder, Mrs. H. A. Rosenau and Edgar Miller, with Mrs. F. M. Holtz at the organ, furnished the music. Interment was in the Geneva cemetery.
The Nebraska Signal May 30th, 1940 front page.
At the age of six she came with her parents to Nebraska, settling in Chelsea township.
She was married to John August Peterson, December 7, 1884, at Belleville, Kas. They made their home in Chelsea township until the year 1911, when they moved to their new home in east Geneva. They lived there until the death of her husband, December 15, 1922. Afterwards she moved to a new residence in south Geneva, which was her home at the time of her death.
She leaves to mourn her death two daughters, Mrs. Cosey Bumgarner of Opportunity, Wash., and Mrs. Fern Michaels of Fairmont, Neb.; three sons, Oscar and Howard of Geneva, and Lee E. of Lingle, Wyo.; eighteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren; two brothers Walter A. and George Churchill of Geneva; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Mulikin of Sugar City, col., and Mrs. Eva Friday of Geneva; and a host of friends.
Besides her husband, those preceding her in death are her father and mother, one daughter, Dena May Nun, and one son, Ellisworth, and three brothers, Albert and two who died in infancy.
She became a Christian in early childhood and was a faithful member of the Methodist church, although she was not able to attend the services often because of her hearing. Her life has been one of activity and usefulness. Her love of the outdoors was shown by her interest in her lawn and flowers.
She became very ill about three months ago and since then has been in failing health, until her death. She was untiring in her efforts to serve her family and loved ones. She will be sorely missed as a true friend and mother.
The funeral was held at 2 p. m. Saturday, May 25, at the Geneva Methodist church, with the pastor, Rev. William Kilburn, officiating. A quartet, Judge Howard Hamilton, Mrs. A. H. Elder, Mrs. H. A. Rosenau and Edgar Miller, with Mrs. F. M. Holtz at the organ, furnished the music. Interment was in the Geneva cemetery.
The Nebraska Signal May 30th, 1940 front page.
PETERSON, MARY ELLEN—Mary Ellen Churchill, daughter of Walter and Geraldine Churchill, was born at Valley, Ia., January 8, 1866. She passed away at her home in Geneva, Neb., May 22, 1940, at 6 p .m. at the age of 74 years, 4 months, and 14 days.
At the age of six she came with her parents to Nebraska, settling in Chelsea township.
She was married to John August Peterson, December 7, 1884, at Belleville, Kas. They made their home in Chelsea township until the year 1911, when they moved to their new home in east Geneva. They lived there until the death of her husband, December 15, 1922. Afterwards she moved to a new residence in south Geneva, which was her home at the time of her death.
She leaves to mourn her death two daughters, Mrs. Cosey Bumgarner of Opportunity, Wash., and Mrs. Fern Michaels of Fairmont, Neb.; three sons, Oscar and Howard of Geneva, and Lee E. of Lingle, Wyo.; eighteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren; two brothers Walter A. and George Churchill of Geneva; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Mulikin of Sugar City, col., and Mrs. Eva Friday of Geneva; and a host of friends.
Besides her husband, those preceding her in death are her father and mother, one daughter, Dena May Nun, and one son, Ellisworth, and three brothers, Albert and two who died in infancy.
She became a Christian in early childhood and was a faithful member of the Methodist church, although she was not able to attend the services often because of her hearing. Her life has been one of activity and usefulness. Her love of the outdoors was shown by her interest in her lawn and flowers.
She became very ill about three months ago and since then has been in failing health, until her death. She was untiring in her efforts to serve her family and loved ones. She will be sorely missed as a true friend and mother.
The funeral was held at 2 p. m. Saturday, May 25, at the Geneva Methodist church, with the pastor, Rev. William Kilburn, officiating. A quartet, Judge Howard Hamilton, Mrs. A. H. Elder, Mrs. H. A. Rosenau and Edgar Miller, with Mrs. F. M. Holtz at the organ, furnished the music. Interment was in the Geneva cemetery.
The Nebraska Signal May 30th, 1940 front page.
At the age of six she came with her parents to Nebraska, settling in Chelsea township.
She was married to John August Peterson, December 7, 1884, at Belleville, Kas. They made their home in Chelsea township until the year 1911, when they moved to their new home in east Geneva. They lived there until the death of her husband, December 15, 1922. Afterwards she moved to a new residence in south Geneva, which was her home at the time of her death.
She leaves to mourn her death two daughters, Mrs. Cosey Bumgarner of Opportunity, Wash., and Mrs. Fern Michaels of Fairmont, Neb.; three sons, Oscar and Howard of Geneva, and Lee E. of Lingle, Wyo.; eighteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren; two brothers Walter A. and George Churchill of Geneva; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Mulikin of Sugar City, col., and Mrs. Eva Friday of Geneva; and a host of friends.
Besides her husband, those preceding her in death are her father and mother, one daughter, Dena May Nun, and one son, Ellisworth, and three brothers, Albert and two who died in infancy.
She became a Christian in early childhood and was a faithful member of the Methodist church, although she was not able to attend the services often because of her hearing. Her life has been one of activity and usefulness. Her love of the outdoors was shown by her interest in her lawn and flowers.
She became very ill about three months ago and since then has been in failing health, until her death. She was untiring in her efforts to serve her family and loved ones. She will be sorely missed as a true friend and mother.
The funeral was held at 2 p. m. Saturday, May 25, at the Geneva Methodist church, with the pastor, Rev. William Kilburn, officiating. A quartet, Judge Howard Hamilton, Mrs. A. H. Elder, Mrs. H. A. Rosenau and Edgar Miller, with Mrs. F. M. Holtz at the organ, furnished the music. Interment was in the Geneva cemetery.
The Nebraska Signal May 30th, 1940 front page.
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