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John C. Wilson Obituary

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John C. Wilson was born near Winchester, Va. January 19, 1850. In 1872 he was united in marriage with Miss Mary Wisecarver. To them were born five sons and three daughters. One son died in infancy. The others are: C.M. Wilson, Roy J. Wilson Jr., Claude Wilson, Don Wilson, Mrs. Frank Bean, Mrs. Lulu Lockhart, Mrs. Oscar Johnson, and Mrs. Claude Duval. Mr. Wilson and family came to this county in April 1878, and settled on the farm northwest of here where he resided continuously until a few months ago when he went to reside with his daughter, Mrs. Duval where the final summons came on November 2nd. During the past year he had failed rapidly. He leaves besides the sons and daughters, two brothers, Arthur and Clarence Wilson of Inavale, and one sister Mrs. Mary Bayles of Winchester, Va. The wife from whom he had been separated for many years, is a resident of Red Cloud.

Funeral services were held at 2:30 Sunday afternoon at the New Virginia Church, conducted by Rev. R.B.E. Hill of Sterling, Neb., and interment was made in the New Virginia cemetery.

Source:
Webster County Argus Paper
November 9, 1922

Carl Little Answers Last Call at Home in South Cherry

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The homes of many friends and north country neighbors was saddened Monday morning of this week by the announcement that Carl Little had responded to the call of the Master.  His death came as a surprise to Mullen friends in view of the fact that he had visited among them but a few days previous to his last sickness.  He had been a sufferer from spinal trouble for the past several years, having been thrown from a horse when a young man and injured beyond being helped by medical skill.  Death was due to heart failure.

That he was one of the best liked citizens of south Cherry county was attested by the large attendance of friends at the funeral service conducted Tuesday afternoon by Rev. B.H. Murten from Virginia church.  Interment was made in the cemetery at that place.

Carl Berson Little was born in Elkhart, Texas, April 25, 1889 and did March 25 1929 at his home near Mullen, Nebraska, at the age of 39 years, 10 months and 29 days.  he was married to Tennie Lee Long on December 10, 1914.  To this union were born six children, three boys and three girls:  Thelma Irene, Elmer Leroy, Paul Raymond, Claude Eugene, Minnie Lee, and Neva June.  Claude died at the age of one year.

He leaves to mourn his death his wife, five children, one brother, Robert Little, and one sister, Mrs. Judie Parks of Elkhart, Texas, besides numerous friend and neighbors.

He was a good father and husband and was admired by his friends as a man of confidence and a true believer in the great commandment, which he practiced daily.  He was deeply interested in the church work of his community.  His life was typical of his belief in God, although he did not belong to any special church.

The Tribune among many other friends of the sorrowing ones extends sympathy to the bereaved ones during the sad trial.

Services held for Ida K. Reeves

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Services were held May 9 for Ida Katherine Reeves who died in North Platte at the age of 76 years, 8 months and 17 days.  Mr. Roy Dietzel and Mr. John Lambotte officiated at the services held at the Lariat Auditorium.  Music was provided by Lavina Swenson and Glenda Pickering, duet, and accompanist Janice Eisele.  Pallbearers were Floyd Foster, Donald Hall, Raymond Jesse, Sid Leach, Frank Szwanek and Gary Witherwax.  Interment was at Cedarview Cemetery.

Ida Katherine Reeves was born in Ardara, Penn. August 18, 1901.  She was the daughter of Franklin W. and Catherine Love Gilkey.  Her father was a railroad carpenter and her mother was the daughter of a circuit rider evangelist.  She was united in marriage to Bulus Edgar Reeves on April 1, 1918 in a double wedding ceremony with her sister Anna and his brother Elzie in Hot Springs, S.D.  Both couples celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary together in Mullen in 1968.  Bulus and Ida Katherine celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on April 1, 1978.

Nine children were born to this union – Arthur of La Mirada, Calif.; Lois Clark and Iola Richardson of Arvada, Colo.; Ruby Sommers of Lincoln; Ray of Jackson, Mich.; Betty Binegar of North Platte; and Evelyn Foster of Sparks, Nebr.  Two children – Hazel Irene and Martha Ellen died in infancy.  Mr. and Mrs. Reeves homesteaded in Red Canyon, S.D. before moving to Edgemont, S.D.  They moved to Hyannis in 1935 and to Mullen in 1947.

She professed her faith in 1938 and has continuously lived for the Lord.  She was a kind and loving wife and mother and lived for the comforts of her family and always extended a helping hand to others.  She is survived by her husband Bulus, 7 children (who all returned home for the services), 18 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Anna Reeves of San Fernando, Calif., and Betty Gilkey of Phoenix, Ariz., and one brother, Frank Gilkey of Echo, Ore.

The Mullen Funeral Home was in charge of services.  Memorials have been established for Pioneer Memorial Hospital or Cedarview Cemetery in Mullen.

John A. (Bud) Gibson, Jr. Obituary

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MULLEN – John A. (Bud) Gibson Jr., 54, of Mullen, died Tuesday in a Kearney hospital.  He was born Nov. 15, 1921, at Mullen.  He attended Visalia College in California and returned to Mullen to ranch.  He had operated the Mullen Cafe for 12 years.  At the time of his death, he owned and operated the Gibson Insurance Agency with his son Dan.

Gibson was a member of St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church, the Mullen Masonic Lodge of which he was past master.  He was also a member of B.P.O.E. Elks Lodge No. 985 of North Platte.  He was a past member of the Mullen Town Board and had served for several years on the Cemetery Board at Mullen.  Survivors include his widow, Betty; two sons, Eddie and Daniel, both of Mullen; a daughter, Mrs. Allen (Sharon Kay) Bergmeier of Kearney; a brother, Barney of Bagdad, Ariz.; and a sister, Mrs. Jeffie DeFusco of Phoenix, Ariz.

Services will be at 1 p.m. MST Saturday at St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church at Mullen with the Rev Charles Morgan officiating.  Burial will be in Cedarview Cemetery at Mullen.  A memorial has been established to St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church or to the Cemetery Fund.  Mr. Gibson’s body will lie in state at St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church from 9 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Saturday after which the casket will be closed.  Mullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Joe Gibson Laid to Rest

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Services for Joe Gibson, which mention we carried last week, were held Saturday at 2 o’clock, the Rev Shay of Alliance, conducted the service in the St. Joseph’s Episcopal Ch.  Mrs. Glenna Buchfinck sang, accompanied by Mrs. Virginia Eriksen, at the organ.  Interment was in the Cedarview Cemetery, Mullen, with David Walker in charge of the burial.

The pallbearers were Donald Carr, LeRoy Borders, William Pearson, Roanald Carr, Willis Wakely, Albert French.  Honorary pallbearers:  Lloyd L. Ginkens, Ray Henry Sexton, Jim Ginkens, Dennis Fleson, Geo. Maire, Ivan Boyer, Don Sullivan and Raymond Ridenour.  The obituary reads:

Joe “Mike” was born May 14, 1931, at Mullen, Nebraska, and passed away January 31, 1951, age 19 years, 8 months and 17 days, at the St. Joseph’s Hospital at Alliance, Nebraska.  He was laid “at rest” in Cedarview Cemetery, February 3, 1951, following a service at St. Joseph’s Episcopal  Church at Mullen, Nebraska.  The same church in which he was baptised, confirmed and attended Sunday school and church services.  He had also attended the Altar at All Saints Episcopal Church at Eclipse, Nebraska, as well as his own church, when needed.

His entire school life was spent in Mullen Grade School and Hooker County High School at Mullen, Nebraska.  He graduated with the Class of 1949, which he served as class president.  He delivered the Salutatory at the Commencement program.  When a Junior in High School he was chosen a member of Boys State and attended their session in Lincoln, Nebraska.  Since then he was intensely interested in Government affairs of not only our own nation, but of the whole world.

He played basketball in both grade and high school and since graduating, on the Town Team and acted as referee for the High School games.

He liked to hunt, fish, swim and any other sports available to him.  He played the baritone in the high school band for five years and was a member of the boy’s chorus.  He took part in the school plays and entertainments and served willingly in public benefit performances, and was always ready to do his share in all school, church, and public affairs.  He had traveled over most of the United States and some of Canada and was interested and enjoyed learning and seeing everything.

He started stamp collecting while very young and maintained his interest in it, always working over his stamps when he found time to do it.

After graduation he entered the cattle business with his brother Barney and their father and liked the out-door life and riding the range.

He leaves to mourn his death, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Gibson of Mullen, Nebraska; his brother, John A. Gibson Jr., and wife betty of Mullen, Nebraska; his sister, Shirley, (Mrs. Wm. J. Wuelzer) and husband Bill, of ElCerrito, California; his sister Jeffie (Mrs. Darrell R. McMannis) and husband “Mac,” of Iuka, Kansas; his brother Barney Bill Gibson of the United States Army, Fort Riley, Kansas; his grandfather, Wm. Gibson of Mullen, Nebraska and other relatives and friends who knew him and loved him.

“Death is not extinguishing the light; It is putting out the lamp because dawn has come.”