The Lincoln Journal Star, Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE, Monday, March 1, 1897

CITY IN BRIEF.

Benjamin F. Brown died on Saturday at his home, 2045 Q street, at an advanced age. The funeral occurred this afternoon at 2 o'clock and the attendance of friends and acquaintances was very large. Mr. Brown had been ill for something over twenty-four months.

The Lincoln Journal Star, Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE, Tuesday, March 2, 1897

CITY IN BRIEF.

The funeral of Benjamin F. Brown took place from his late residence, 2045 Q street, yesterday afternoon, and was in charge of the G. A. R. Mr. Brown had been ailing for several years from a disease that puzzled the doctors, and with the consent of his wife a post mortem was held. For several months prior to about three weeks ago he was afflicted with a voracious appetite, eating at all hours of the day or night and craving it at all times. About three weeks ago his appetite failed him, and since then he has taken nothing, it being impossible for him to swallow even malt. The man suffered greatly and begged that his life might be ended. The post mortem showed that a hard, cancerous growth or callus had prevented the passage of anything from the stomach to the intestines.

The Rockford Republic, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL, Monday, December 12, 1898

DEATH OF JOSEPH COOLEY.

Joseph E. Cooley passed away suddenly this afternoon at his home, corner of Brown avenue and C street, in Knightville, of heart trouble. Deceased was quite well known and his death will cause much sorrow to those who have known him intimately. No funeral arrangements have as yet been made.

The Inter Ocean, Chicago, Cook Co., IL, Thursday, March 2, 1905

QUITS BENCH TO WED COUPLE.

Bride and Groom Force Justice to Stop Trial of Case.

Proceedings in Justice Doyle's court were interrupted yesterday by Wallace . Cooley, who was anxious to be married. He could not wail until the case on trial was finished, and was so persistent that Clerk Foley, to be rid of him, called the justice into a side room, where the ceremony was performed. Miss Mary Spratt was the bride.

The Belleville Telescope, Belleville, Republic Co., KS, Thursday, March 31, 1927

Deaths

Mrs. Nellie F. Cooley

Mrs. Nellie F. Cooley, wife of Mr. A. A. Cooley of this city, died at her home Tuesday, March 29, at the age of 51 years, ten months, six days. The body was taken to Lincoln, Neb. Wednesday morning, where the funeral services will be held on Thursday. Mrs. Cooley is well known in Belleville as she has lived here for several years.

The Belleville Telescope, Belleville, Republic Co., KS, Thursday, April 2, 1931

Society

Koester - Cooley

A very pretty wedding took place Friday evening, March 27, at the A. A. Cooley home when Mrs. Helen L. Koester was united in marriage to A. A. Cooley. The ceremony took place at 8 p. m. with the Rev. W. A. Smalley officiating. Mrs. Cooley was charming in an afternoon frock of beige flat crepe and carried a bride's bouquet. Mr. Cooley wore a light grey business suit. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Wilbert, jr., attended the bridal couple. Mr. Cooley is very well known in Belleville, having been the detective at the Rock Island yards for the past 12 years. Mrs. Cooley has made Belleville her home since moving here from Newton, Kan., two years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Cooley will be at home to their many friends at 2006 14th street.

Leigh Larson note: Newton is a city in Harvey Co., KS.

The Belleville Telescope, Belleville, Republic Co., KS, Thursday, April 11, 1935

OBITUARY

Albert Almarian Cooley

Albert A. Cooley, son of Joseph Elliott and Martha Caroline Cooley, was born in Ogle county, Illinois, on April 18, 1873, and died at his home in Belleville on April 3, 1935, at the age of 61 years, 11 months, and 15 days. On June 30, 1897, he was united in marriage to Nellie A. Hawk of Lincoln, Neb., where they made their home, and a daughter, Gladys, was born. Mr. and Mrs. Cooley came to Belleville in 1922, where he was employed as a special officer of the Rock Island railroad. Mrs. Cooley passed away March 29, 1927. His father also preceded him in death. He was united in marriage to Mrs. Helen L. Koester of Belleville on March 27, 1931, who with the following survives: his mother and a sister, Mrs. Carrie Hoag, both of Minneapolis, Minn.; a daughter, Mrs. Gladys Erwin of Chippewa Falls, Wis.; two grandchildren and a host of friends. Although not a member of any church, yet those who knew him best knew that he believed in Christ and accepted His teachings. He was a loving husband, kind neighbor, and true to all his friends. Funeral services were conducted from the Presbyterian church in Belleville on Friday, April 5, by the Rev. W. S. Smalley, and interment was made in the Wyuka cemetery at Lincoln, Neb.

The Minneapolis Star, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN, Tuesday, January 21, 1936

MRS. MATILDA BROWN

Funeral services for Mrs. Matilda Brown, 90, 3009 James avenue S., a Minneapolis resident for 21 years, were conducted at the Burd P. Johnston funeral home, with burial in Lakewood cemetery. Surviving are a daughter, Mer. E. L. Hoag, 3009 James avenue S., two grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

D. G. Koester was born about 1882 in Nebraska, and died Unknown.

Birth: Mar. 13, 1854, Germany

Death: Dec. 7, 1953, Thayer Co., Nebraska

A life that was extended through almost a full century began when Catharina Stillahn was born March 13, 1854, in Ostfriesland, Germany. Less than two weeks after her birth, she was baptized at Aurich, Oldendorf, Germany. she spent her childhood and youth in the land of her birth, and having been instructed in the Lutheran faith, she was confirmed by Pastor Bode at Aurich in the year 1868. When she was a young woman of 20, she came to American in April, 1874. That same year, in July, she was married to George Collman at Mount Olive, Illinois. The marriage was solemnized by Pastor Weisbrod. Mr. and Mrs. Collman had seven children, only four of whom, however, are still living. They are: Harm Collman of Hebron; Mrs. Helen Gayton of Belleville, Ks.; Tom Collman of McCook; and Mrs. Tena Koester of Portland, Ore. The father died in 1887. To make a more desirable home and family life possible, the deceased was united in marriage with John Lambertus in 1889. Two daughters were born to their union: Mrs. Anna Swedell of Hastings and Mrs. Mary Kleen of Chester. The family moved from Illinois to a farm at Byron in 1891. In 1920 they established their home in Deshler where they resided until 1944, when they found it necessary to make their home with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kleen near Chester. When they came to Deshler to live, Mr. and Mrs. Lambertus joined Peace Lutheran Church and remained members there till the end. Mr. Lambertus died in 1946; but Mrs. Lambertus remained quite active and alert until she suffered a fracture when she fell on September 24. The day after her misfortune, she was taken to the hospital in Hebron. During the long weeks she was confined to her bed, she still clung to her child-like faith in her Savior, Jesus Christ. She received the Lord's Supper for the last time last Sunday. However, her wish to attain the age of 100 years at her next birthday, March 13, was not granted. Her age was 99 years, 8 months and 24 days. She is survived by her living children, 23 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren, and a number of great great grandchildren, besides many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted last Wednesday afternoon, the facilities of St. Peter's Lutheran Church being used since Peace Lutheran Church is under construction. The Rev. J. Vollstedt, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran, Stoddard, officiated. Pastor R.H. Riensche read the obituary and officiated at the committal service which took place on Peace Lutheran cemetery.