Ball Family Obituaries

The following are a collection of Death Notices, Funeral Notices and Obituaries that I have aquired from newspapers, and have transcribed, for the BALL Family Line, which includes the Crouse, Sloper, Simmons, Williams and Wilson Families.

The Ball Family

James William Ball

Funeral Notice

Ball ...Funeral services for the late James W Ball, age 61 years. 112 Philadelphia street, will take place from the chapel of the St. Johns Undertaking Co., Thursday, April 29, at 2 p.m. Mr. Ball is survived by his wife Mrs. Mary A Ball, two sons, W. H. and Roy V Ball, of Portland, and two brothers at Tillamook, Or. Internment will be in Rose City cemetery. Friends are invited.

Obituary

James William Ball age 61 died Wednesday at the family home 112 Philadelphia St. He is survived by his wife, two sons and two brothers of Tillamook. Funeral services were conducted at the funeral parlors of the St. Johns Undertaking Co. Thursday by Rev. Van Slyke of the Christian Church. Interment was in Rose City Cemetery.

*Posted in the St. Johns Review Newspaper.

Mary Alberta Beall Ball

Funeral Notice

Ball ...Funeral services for the late Mrs. Mary A. Ball will be held Wednesday, October 13, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of the St. Johns Undertaking company. Mrs. Ball is survived by two sons, W. H. and Roy V. Ball of Portland. Interment in Rose City cemetery.

Obituary

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary A. Ball, who passed away at the home of her son, Winfred H. Ball, No. 1657 Wabash avenue, were held from the St. Johns Undertaking parlor Thursday October 14, at 2 o'clock, the Rev. A. F. Van Siyke, pastor of the Christian church, officiating. The Woodcraft ceremony was also given at the services. Mrs. Ball was born in Missouri and had lived in St. Johns for the past 10 years, where her husband, who died but a few months ago, was in business. She was 57 years of age. Surviving her are her two sons, W. H. Ball and Roy V. Ball, both of Portland, and two sisters, Mrs. E. A. Simmons of Portland and Mrs. Green of Cottage Grove, all of whom attended the funeral.

*Posted in the St. Johns Review Newspaper.

Winfred H. Ball

Obituary

Winfred Herbert Ball, a lifelong Oregon resident and member of the St. Johns community for many years, died Jan. 30, at a local hospital. He was born May 29, 1893, at Independence where he grew up and received his education, and where he received his baptism in the Baptist Church. Ball demonstrated a mechanical talent at an early age, and worked in garages and repaired automobiles and farm machinery during his youth. This interest was the basis of his career. Even after retierment he was sought after for problem solving. Ball operated the ferry between Independence and Oregon City. He also worked for a time for the Oregon Woolen Mills, and worked in the shipyards during the First World War. He opened the first Chevrolet garage in St. Johns, the building of which still stands with the name "Weeks and Ball" across from the North Precinct police station. His long-time career was with the Asbury Transportation Company which he served for 37 years prior to his retirement in 1968. He was a maintenance supervisor. He was a 54-year member of Doric Masonic Lodge No. 132, whose members participated in his fumeral service. Ball is survived by his widow, Dorothy; a daughter, Mrs. Patricia G. (should be J.) Hartsook of Portland; and son, Douglas G. MacCoach of Portland; eight grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Services were held at the St. Johns Funeral Home Monday, Feb. 4, with the Rev. Ralph A. Lawrence of Pioneer United Methodist Church officating. McKee Frazer was soloist. Interment was at the Rose City Cemetery.

*Posted in the St. Johns Review Newspaper and The Oregonian Newspaper.

Sarah Ball Williams

Obituary

Mrs. Sarah Williams

Mrs. Sarah Williams departed this life at 9 p. m. Sunday after a critical illness of more than two months. She had been living alone for more than a year and when sickness came upon her it became necessary to have some one with her so a nurse was employed, soon one was not able to do all and for the past three weeks two ladies wee employed, both of whom were faithful workers and both were at the bedside at the end.
Mrs. Williams was a very worthy woman, having always been an honest, industrious personage, ever ready to assist those in need and even deprived herself of the necessaries, in order to give her hard earnings to those whom she saw needed help. She took no thought of their unworthiness but seemed to gladly relieve the wants of any, regarding not self.
Neighbors and friends, knowing her unselfishness in all things, responded to the unvoiced calls during the last two months of her days upon earth and gladly assisted sharing of their earthly store with her. I think there was not a neighbor asked to assist, who refused.
Sarah Sawins was born July 4, 1836, in Ashtabula, Ohio, died at her home in White Cloud, April 4, 1914, aged 77 years, 9 months and 1 day. Her parents long since departed were Amos Ball, Sr., born in Woodbury, Vt., January 3, 1811 and Fanny Sawins, born in Marsfield, Vt., December 13, 1806. Was married on Dec. 19, 1857 at Massillon, Iowa, to charles Williams, who departed this life some 30 years ago. To this union four children wee born, one only survives, Milo Williams, formerly of White Cloud, but who for more than a year has been on a "claim" near Tippett, Neb. She leaves several grandchildren, also a half brother and sister, Alphas Ball and Mrs. Alice Dutton,both living near Sparks, Kas. For a number of years Mrs. Williams and her family lived near Iowa Point, Kas., later moving to White Cloud and she leaves many friends at both places, who have displayed their frindship during her last illness. She united with the Christian church at Iowa Point about 35 years ago and was faithful in her convictions to the end.
The funeral services were conducted by the Christian minister from Highland, Rev. Ellsworth Day, who conducted a short service at the home at 12 o'clock on Tuesday, after which the remains were taken to the church at Iowa Point, where the funeral sermon was preached and the body was laid to rest beside that of her husband in the Iowa Point cemetery.

* This posted in the local Newspaper, White Cloud, Doniphan Co., Kansas

The Crouse Family

Catherine Bittner Crouse

Obituary

Catherine Bittner Crouse died 26 April 1883, born 22 March 1812, age 71, died at residence of her daughter Mrs. S. C. Sapp, of consumption, born Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, Member M. E. Church, buried Mound View Cemetery.

* Posted in The Republican Newpaper May 3, 1883, Mt. Vernon, Knox Co., Ohio

Obituary

Catherine Bittner Crouse died 26 April 1883, born 22 March 1812, died at residence on Gambier St., age 71 yrs 1 month 4 days, born Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, moved to Knox County 1844, Mrs. S. C. Sapp only child, buried Mount View Cemetery.

* Posted in the Democratic Banner Newspaper, May 1883, Mt. Vernon, Knox Co., Ohio

Dr. Jehu (Hugh) Woodward Crouse

Obituary

Death Comes to Dr. Crouse Noted Surgeon Dies From Paralysis After Long Illness.

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Obituary

DEATHS
Dr. Hugh Crouse, age 59, of El Paso, Texas.Page 1 and Page 2

*This ran in The Texas State Journal of Medicine. (Image)

Obituary

An obituary on Dr. Hugh Crouse's professional achievements.

*This ran in the El Paso Citizens (Image)

Mary Ann Rogers Crouse

Obituary

Mrs. Mary A Crouse, aged 82, who passed away at the Lutheran hospital early yesterday morning, was one of the pioneer residents of Ossian. She was the wife of Dr. Jehu Crouse, one of the physicians well known here when Wells county was a mere spot of mud and swamp. Her son, Dr. Hugh Crouse, of El Paso, Texas, had provided that his mother should receive every care and attention. She was at the hospital for nearly two years. At the request of Mrs. Crouse the funeral will be held from the Elzey residence. Mr. Elzey conducting the services Wednesday at 2 p.m.

* Posted in The Fort Wayne News, Fort Wayne Indiana, July 25, 1917

Lydia Margaret Crouse Wilson

Obituary

MRS. A WILSON IS SUMMONED

Resident of This City For 45 Years and Survived By Large Family
Mrs. Lydia M. Wilson, wife of Andrew Wilson and a resident of Independence for more than 45 years, died at the family home here Tuesday, after an illness of approximately four years, during which time she has been tenderly cared for by members of her family.
Funeral services were held from the Presbyterian church Thursday afternoon, the pastor, Dr. H. Charles Dunsmore officiating. Interment was made in the Odd Fellows cemetery. The pall bearers were; Al Cook, D. E. Fletcher, J. S. Bohannon, C. M. Baker, W. G. Grant, and G. G. Walker.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Wilson is survived by three daughters; Mrs. J. W. Ball and Mrs. E. A. Simmons of Portland and Mrs. F. A. Green of Cottage Grove, twelve grand-children and two great grandchildren.
Mrs. Wilson, whose maiden name was Lydia M. Crouse, was born May 8th, 1849 in Wayne county, Ohio. She was married to Mr. Wilson September 9, 1874, in Nebraska, coming to Oregon that same year, two years later, to Independence, where she had since resided.
Mrs. Wilson was a member for many years of the Presbyterian church and of the Woman's Relief Corps. She was a woman of many endearing qualities and was held in high esteem by a large number of neighbors and other friends.
The expression of the family follows: "We're very lonesome, Mother, since you're gone, Sort o' makes our lives all worng Not to hear your voice or see Things the way they used to be. We miss the way you used to be. We miss the way you used to smile, Eyes quite sober all the while; We miss the songs you used to sing - Guess we miss most everything, Gets so dreadful lonesome, too, Waiting for the time when we'll meet you."
Among those who came here to attend the funeral services were: Mrs. F. A. Green of Cottage Grove; Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ball, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Simmons, Mrs. W. F. Ball, Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Simmons, L. K. Simmons, Kenneth L. Simmons, Miss Vesta Simmons, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Ball, Roy Ball, Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Wilson, all of Portland. Independence Enterprise.

* Posted in the Independence Enterprise, June 24, 1921, Independence, Polk Co., Oregon

The Sloper Family

Marinda E Sloper Simmons

Obituary

Marinda E Simmons died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L. E. Russell 209 Burr street, March 17. She was born in Ohio, eighty-three years ago. In 1855 she was married to the late J. A. Simmons with whom she spent sixty-two years of her life. With her family she arrived in Oregon March 17, just thirty-five years, on the day of her death. She had lived most of that time in Independence but came to St. Johns to make her home with her daughter about a year ago. Surviving her are a son, E. A. Simmons, two daughters, Mrs. L. E. Russell and Mrs. H. E. finch of this city; fourteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2:30 p. m., by Rev. E. A. Leonard, pastor of the Baptist church of which she was a member, from Miller & Tracey's undertaking parlors with interment at Independence.

* This posted in the St. Johns Review, Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon 1920

Albert Gilbert Sloper

Obituary

A. Gilbert Sloper died at the residence of his parents, Mr. & Mrs. W.H. Sloper, of 1085 North Cottage Street, Tuesday, October 31, 1916. He came from Salt Creek, to visit his parents in Salem, about a month earlier.
He is survived by his parents, a four year old son, a sister, Mrs. Lillie Lofton of Waterloo, Oregon, and two brothers, Ross Sloper, of Fresno California and Leon Sloper of Salem.
Funeral Services were held from the Sloper home, conducted by the Rev. F.T. Porter, Burial was in Lee Mission Cemetery.

This posted in the Oregon Statesman November 1, 1916

Melvina Barbara Hart Sloper

Obituary

Melvina Sloper Is Called By Death --
Melvina Barbara Sloper, widow of the late William H. Sloper, who died in Salem in 1923, passed away early Friday morning in Lebanon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lillie L. Loftin, where she had been visiting the past month. She was 71 years old. She was ill but a short time. She had made her home most of the past six months, or since she gave up housekeeping, with her son, L.L. Sloper of West Salem.
Melvina Barbara Hart, daughter of William J. and Martha Hart, was born in Tipton, Cedar county, Iowa, June 16, 1858. She was married to William H. Sloper some time before coming to Oregon in July, 1879. The family settled at Independence, where they lived for eight or ten years. They came to Salem 20 years ago and she had lived here continuously since that time. Mr. Sloper followed the painter's trade here for many years.
Mrs. Sloper was a member of the Christian church and also of the Women's Benefit association, belonging to the latter 38 years.
Funeral services will be held at 1 o'clock this afternoon at the Rigdon mortuary chapel, Rev. D.J. Howe officiating. The Women's Benefit association will conduct brief grave-side services at the Lee Mission cemetery where interment will be made.
Besides Mrs. Loftin and L.L. Sloper, Mrs. Sloper leaves another son, Ross Sloper of Kerman, Calif.; two brothers, Thomas Hart of Independence, and Ezra Hart of Rickreall; one sister, Mary Roberts of Dallas, but who is now visiting in California; ten grandchildren and one great grand-daughter.

* This posted in the Oregon Statesman December 28, 1929

William Henry Sloper

Obituary

Sloper--
William Sloper died at a local hospital Sunday evening at the age of 69 years. He leaves his widow Mrs. Melvina Sloper. Two sons Leon L., of Waterloo, Ore. Ross of Fresno, Cal.
One daughter Mrs. Lillie L. Loftin of Waterloo, Ore. The funeral services will be held from the Webb & Clough Chapel today at 2:30 p.m. Rev. J.J. Evans officiating. Interment in the Lee Mission Cemetery.

* This posted in the Oregon Statesman October 31, 1922

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