Patterson and Grayson Obituaries 1925, Page 1
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Housman Joe UE 250521 p1
Newcomer From East Passes Away; Joe U. E. Housman, father of Mrs. D. M. Light, passed away at the Light home on Lemon avenue Monday. The deceased was Mrs. Housman were but recent newcomers from the East. He was a native of Virginia, aged 70 years. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon from the Presbyterian church with Rev. Warren Elsing officiating. Interment in Del Puerto cemetery followed, with arrangements in charge of Davis & Evans.
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Johnson Sophie 250625 p1
Mother of F. A. Johnson Passes At San Francisco; F. A. Johnson received news Thursday of the sudden passing of his mother, Mrs. Sophie Johnson, at San Francisco. Funeral services were held Saturday from the first congregational church with Dr. Gordon delivering the service. Many beautiful floral offerings were sent from here by the staff of employees of the emerald station. Percy Johnson of Santa Barbara ,Fred's brother, accompanied him here for a visit over Sunday on the way back home after the funeral.
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Klutz Paula 251022 p1
Death of Mrs. F. Klutz Monday Night at Modesto; Mrs. Paula Klutz, wife of Frank Klutz of Elm avenue, passed away at a Modesto hospital Monday night after an extended illness. She underwent an operation some weeks ago and her weakened conditioned caused a lung abscess to result fatally. She leaves two small children, a son of 12 and a girl of 10, besides the husband. Mrs. Klutz was a native of Austria, aged 30 years, having been in this country about 13 years. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock this afternoon from the Gospel Mission church, followed by interment in Del Puerto cemetery. Arrangements are in charge of Davis & Evans.
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Kyne Patrick 250521 p1
Sudden Death of Pat Kyne in San Francisco; Patrick Kyne passed away very suddenly Monday evening in San Francisco, where he had just established a home after closing out his interests here. While he had been ill for some time, the end came without warning. Kyne and his daughter, Nora went to San Francisco the last of the week following the auction sale, which disposed of their ranch effects at their Bartch avenue place. The remains were brought back Tuesday by Davis & Evans, and the funeral services will be held this morning at 10 o'clock from the Catholic church, followed by interment in Newman cemetery. Kyne was a native of Ireland, aged 67 years and is survived by two children, Nora and William Kyne of San Francisco.
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Leedy Nancy J 250625 p1
Mrs. E. R. Leedy Dies At Los Gatos; Mrs. Nancy J. Leedy, wife of R Leedy, passed away at Los Gatos last week following an illness of several years. Leedy was formerly engaged in contracting and building here until the removal of the family to the Santa Clara Valley some years ago, and the family is very well know here. Funeral services were held at the Los Gatos Presbyterian church with Rev. H. H. Winkler presiding, followed by cremation of the remains. The deceased was a native of Ohio, and is survived by the husband and two daughters, Mrs. Lulu Haynor and Miss Irma Leedy of Los Gatos, and one grandson, Robert Haynor.
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McNickol John 250716 p1
Passes Away Sitting on Porch in Chair; Sitting in a rocking chair on his front porch, John McNickol was found dead Thursday morning, having passed away some time during the night from heart failure. He occupied a place on south fifth street with Tom Allison, who had been absent, however for several days. Wednesday evening McNickol attended the movies and it is presumed that death came as he reached home and sat down on the porch to rest before going in. The deceased was a native of Scotland, aged 67 years, being a glass blower by trade, although he has not done much active work for some time, being in poor health. Funeral services were held from the parlors of Davis & Evans Saturday afternoon, followed by interment in Del Puerto cemetery.
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Mewes William 250827 p1
William Mewes Passes Away in Iowa; News was received Thursday by Patterson friends of the death of William Mewes at Muscadine, Iowa on August 15. Mewes was taken east several months ago by his wife to spend his last days with his family, his condition being considered hopeless at that time. He was an active worker in the Odd Fellows order being a past noble grand of the local lodge and was serving as secretary at the time he was stricken ill. He was held in high esteem by all who knew him and news of his passing will be received with regret.
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Mitchell Edith 250903 p1
Sister of Local Man Drowns in Bathtub; Miss Edith Mitchell of Merced, sister of Frank Mitchell, assistant at the local S. P. Depot, was accidentally drowned in a bathtub sometime Saturday night at her Merced home. She occupied an apartment with two other young women, but was alone over the weekend. Sunday morning a neighbor went in to ask her to accompany her to church. Finding the lights burning and the bathroom door locked, and receiving no response to her calls she summoned help and the body was found in the tub. Miss Mitchell was subject to fainting spells and undoubtedly was stricken while taking a bath. Word of the tragedy reached Frank Sunday night and Charley Mack took him to Turlock late that night in order to enable him to reach Merced.
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Newton Seymour E 250625 p1
Former Resident Drowned in Surf; Seymour E. Newton, former Colony resident, was swept to his death by a rip tide at Laguna Beach in Southern California last week, according to advices received by local friends. Newton formerly had a ranch on Poplar avenue, but sold out some years ago to return to Glendale where he was engaged in business. He was fishing on the rocks with a party of friends when a huge wave washed them all off. The rest succeeded in gaining the shore again but Newton disappeared and his body had not yet been recovered at last reports. He was 38 years of age and is survived by a widow and two children.
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Oliveira Antone A Sr 250820 p1
Pioneer Dairyman Passes Away; Antone A. Oliveira a pioneer dairyman of the Crows Landing district, passed away at his home in the south end of Patterson colony Friday night. Suffering a severe attack of influenza a year ago, the malady left him with an impaired heart action, which steadily grew worse ending in dilation of that organ. Mr. Oliveira, a native of the Azores, came to this country in his youth, and soon after coming to California engaging in dairying, first as a laborer and at last realizing his ambition of owning and operating his own dairy. During the influenza epidemic, he lost his wife and a year ago his eldest son passed away as a result of pneumonia. Both these deaths were an acute shock to him and hastened his own physical breakdown. He was greatly respected in the community, expressions of sorrow and sympathy being heard from everyone.
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Olson Christine 250723 p1
Mrs. John Olson Dies Following Long Illness; Mrs. Christine Olson, wife of John Olson of Ward avenue, passed away Saturday at a Stockton hospital following an illness of long duration. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from the Swedish Mission church with Rev. H. E. Nordquist presiding, followed by interment in Del Puerto cemetery with arrangements in charge of Davis and Evans. The deceased was 56 years of age and leaves the husband and two children Edith and Earl to mourn her loss.
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Perdue LC MD 251001 p1
Former Resident Passes; Dr. L. C. Perdue, former resident passed away at Oakland this week, following an extended illness. He practiced here for a number of years and also conducted a drug store, removing to the bay some seven or eight years ago. Mrs. Joo Kernoce is his daughter.
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Perdue LC MD 251008 p1
More Particulars of Perdue Death; Further particulars concerning the death of Dr. L. C. Perdue, chronicled last week, which were not avail able at that time, are given this week, as his long residence here makes them of interest to many. Dr. Perdue was 74 years of age at the time of his death, and is survived by the widow and nine children, seven girls and two boys. The couple celebrated their golden wedding last October and had been married just short of 51 years. Two of the daughters are married, three arc teaching school in Oakland and two are sisters in convents. The funeral was held from St. Margarets' church in Oakland on the 29. The deceased was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Royal Neighbors and Modern Woodmen. The family resided here from 1912 to 1918, when they removed to Oakland, one daughter, Mrs. Joe Kermode residing here since, although she now plans to make her home with her mother at Oakland.
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Powers John C 251211 p4
Dies Suddenly as Result of Attack; Stricken down suddenly by a heart attack while working on some plumbing at the Hotel del Puerto, John C. Powers, a newcomer, passed away within a short time thereafter Wednesday evening. Powers was assisting Geo. Miller when he was stricken with the attack, and although D. F. C. Allen was summoned at once, nothing could be done to relieve him and he passes away within an hour. He and his wife, Ids J. Powers, have been Colony residents for about three months past, occupying the J. T. Barbour place on Popular near the river. Funeral arrangements has not been completed yesterday.
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Powers John C 251218 p4
Legion Serves at Funeral; Funeral services for John C. Powers, who passed away suddenly while working at the Hotel del Puerto last week, were held Friday afternoon from the parlors of Davis & Evans. Rev. A. J. Towe officiated. It was discovered that the deceased had seen service in the army about twenty-five years ago and the American Legion accordingly aided in the services, taking charge of the last rites at the grave while Bugler Manuel Knutson sounded taps.
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Schultz Thomas Mrs 251008 p9
Death Follows Shock From Auto Crash; Failing to rally from the shock incurred in an auto accident nearly two weeks previous, Mrs. Thomas Schultz, mother of Mrs. F. B. Wellemeyer of Patterson, passed away at a Gilroy hospital Thursday. The exact cause of death was not determined, it being possible that unsuspected injures were a contributing cause. The accident took place on September 19, while Mr. and Mrs. Schultz were en route to Patterson from Salinas, their car capsizing at the foot of Pacheco Pass when the steering gear failed. Mrs. Schultz was the only one injured and no serious results were anticipated at first, but she filed to rally. Funeral services were held at Salinas Saturday.
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Simpson Mary E 250917 p1
Sudden Death of Mrs. Mary Simpson; Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Simpson, wife of Hugh Simpson, Colony rancher, passed away at their Poplar avenue home early Sunday morning, following an illness of about a week. Her illness had not been serious until that night when it took a turn for the worse and her husband called a neighbor, Mrs. Fouts to attend her while he went for the doctor, but she passed away before he returned. The deceased is also survived by two sisters, Miss Gertrude White of the high school faculty, and Mrs. Margaret Lynch of San Francisco. The remains were taken to San Francisco yesterday by Undertaker J. H. Evans, interment being made in Mt. Olivet cemetery yesterday afternoon.
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Tonelli Albert 251001 p1
Dies at Modesto; Albert Tonelli, who has worked in the Westley section for many years, passed away at the county hospital, Tuesday night, having been taken there a couple of weeks ago for treatment. He had been living at Grayson.
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