Wolbach Messenger, Thursday, May 6, 1965,
Clyde Hood Funeral Tues.
Clyde Hood, 73, was found dead at his home in Palmer Saturday morning. Funeral services were held at the Trinity Lutheran Church at Wolbach Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev. Leo Nielsen officiated and the Greenway-Nicholas Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Burial was in the Elmwood Cemetery at St. Paul.

The ladies' chorus of the church sang "Beautiful Isle Somewhere" and "The Old Rugged Cross" accompanied by the organist Mrs. W. Lemmerman, Jr.

Pallbearers were George Cargill, Bill Hood, Larry Berney, Glenn Bower, Jr. Wilber Klein and Billy Switzer.

Clyde Hood was born August 10, 1891 in Howard County, Nebraska to Mary and John Hood. He left this life on May 1, 1965 at his home in Palmer at the age of 73 years, 8 months and 22 days. He grew in manhood in Howard County where he farmed in the Cushing and St. Paul areas.

On January 10, 1922, he was married to Hannah Rasmussen, she died in 1923. On June 27, 1927 he was married to Sarah Studley who died in 1937. He was married to Katherine Berney on August 26, 1944 and they settled in Palmer where Mr. Hood did carpenter work and where he lived until his death.

He was baptized and confirmed in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Palmer on May 1, 1955 and was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Wolbach.

He served in the US Army during World War I and was a member of the Hall county Post 1347 of the VFW at Grand Island. We was also a member of World War I Barracks No. 2371 of Merrick County.

He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Bell Jean Harders of Wood River; one son Delmar of El Cajon, Calif; a step-daughter, Mrs. Edna Prokesh of Boise, Idaho, a stepson Leon Berney of Wolbach, three sisters, Mrs. Viola Bowers of Grand Island, Mrs. Dora Warnemunde of Winside, and Mrs. May Percell of Eugene Oregon; four brothers, Bill of Burwell, Arch of Point Pleasant, New Jersey, Lee of Wolbach and Tom of Ogallala.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his first and second wife, one brother and two sisters. obit courtesy of Linda Berney

Mrs. Ora Studley Laid To Rest – Mrs. Ora Studley passed away at her home nine miles north of Wolbach, Tuesday, September 11, after an illness extending over two years. Funeral services were conducted by Dr. R. A. White and Rev. Norden of St. Paul at the M. E. Church in Wolbach at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon and was attended by a large number of friends. The burial was made in Hillside Cemetery. Mrs. Studley had been confined in the hospital at Grand Island for several weeks until last week when she was brought home. Irene Jeffries Studley was born at Horace, Nebraska, April 16, 1894 and was 34 years, 4 months and 25 days old at the time of her death. After her birth, she lived at Horace 8 years, North Loup 4 years and afterward lived in the Ben Studley home. March 6, 1919 she was united in marriage to Ora Studley. She leaves to mourn the loss, her husband, 4 sisters, 5 brothers, her mother and a host of other relatives. Her father died 31 years ago. The surviving relatives have the profound sympathy of the community.

Wolbach Messenger, Wolbach, Nebraska, Thursday, September 13, 1928

Christina Doris Bazar Collins, 1856-1942
FORMER RESIDENT BURIED IN IOWA – Funeral services for Mrs. Christina Collins, former well-known resident of Wolbach, who died at Lewis, Iowa, July 22 were held there, July 25 from the Christian church with Rev. A. Breeling of the Lewis Methodist church officiating. Interment was in the Lewis cemetery. Mrs. Christina Doris Collins was born Dec. 25, 1856 in Sweden and died at Lewis, Ia., July 22, 1942 at the age of 85 years, 6 months and 27 days. She had been in poor health for the past year and a half after injuring her ankle and suffering from infection. She came with her parents to America in 1866 and the family settled near Griswold, Ia. Here she grew to womanhood. She married Conrad Bazar who passed away in 1886. Later she married John Collins. She was the mother of fourteen children all of whom have preceded her in death except five. Those left to mourn her passing are Mrs. Pearl Shirley, Lewis, Ia., Mrs. Emily Studley, Oconto, Neb., Edd Bazar, Omaha, Neb., Elmer Collins, Lincoln, Neb., and Elva Phillips, Pasadena, Calif.
Wolbach Messenger, Wolbach, Nebraska, Thursday, August 6, 1942

This is Elsie's cousin. He was killed in the "Scribner Disaster" in 1929 at the age of 24. Just thought it was something interesting in all the boring dates and places.

Harry Wibbels Victim of Scribner Disaster – The funeral of Harry Wibbels was held at the Lutheran church in Wolbach last Sunday afternoon at 2:30. The tragic way in which Harry met his death made this one of the saddest funerals ever held in this community and an immense crowd was present to attend the services conducted by Rev. Dr. White. The members of the Wolbach Fire Department attended in a body as Harry was a member of that organization before he left Wolbach last fall. Four hundred and seventy persons, not including relatives passed the casket and viewed the remains as the services closed at the church. Taken suddenly in the prime of his young manhood and in the fullness of strength and health, his death came as a great shock to his numerous friends here. Harry was one of the victims who lost their lives by the explosion of 500 pounds of dynamite stored in the barn of a county commissioner of Dodge county just outside the city limits of Scribner. The barn caught fire last Thursday night and the firemen of Scribner rushed to the scene and were attempting to extinguish the blaze when the dynamite exploded. All of the farm buildings were destroyed and the terrific shock was felt for miles around. Four of the men, including Harry were so seriously injured, that death came within a very short time. Two more died late Friday, and one or two others were scarcely expected to live. Nearly fifty other persons were injured, several critically. The explosion took place at shortly after 11 o’clock Thursday night. Harry, who had just begun working in a garage at Scribner the Monday previous, had already joined the Scribner fire department. He lived but a short time after the explosion. A telephone message was sent to his people here and early Friday morning Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Wibbels and Mrs. Bessie Hansen were on their way to the scene of the tragedy. The body of the deceased arrived in Wolbach Saturday evening on the motor. The following relatives from a distance were here to attend the funeral: Mr. Charles Kasselder, Ericson, Nebraska; Mr. and Mrs. John Kasselder of Fairfield, Nebr.; Mr. and Mrs. John Hatfield and son Harry of Cushing; Mr. and Mrs. George Hatfield of St. Paul; Mrs. Jennie Hoor of Cushing; Mr. Albert Wibbels and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Wibbels of Arcadia, Nebr., Mrs. Cecia Snodgrass and son of Central City, Nebr.; Mr. Fred Stevens and Mr. and Mrs. I. F. Stevens, parents of Mrs. Harry Wibbels from Tekamah; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bazer and family of Haven, Nebr.; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Studley of Oconto, Nebr.; Mr. and Mrs. Lou Wyman, of Hastings, Nebr., Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Francisco of Grand Island, Nebr.

OBITUARY – Harry Raymond Wibbels was born in Greeley County, Nebraska, eight miles north east of Wolbach, December 25, 1904. He died at Scribner, Nebraska, March 7, 1929, aged 24 years, 2 months and 10 days. He was baptized in infancy and grew to manhood in this community. In 1920 he moved to Wolbach with his father and worked as auto mechanic until 1928. He was united in marriage to Miss Alma Stevens, June 1, 1926. To this union was born one girl and one boy, Harriet Joan and Robert Stevens. On November 25, 1928, he moved to Tekamah, Nebraska, but put in his time in Omaha as auto mechanic. On March 4, 1929 he began work in Scribner, Nebraska, where he was employed as a motor mechanic. Here he joined the local fire department and on the night of March 7, was called out to help extinguish a fire. It was here that he met his untimely death by a high explosive which had been stored in the burning barn. He leaves to mourn the loss, his wife and children; his father, J. R. Wibbels and his step-mother; two sisters, Mrs. Bessie Hansen and Diantha Mae Wibbels; his grand parents Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Wibbels and Mrs. J. Collins, and numerous other relatives. His mother preceded him in death January 23, 1917. Having spent nearly his entire life here he is well known, hence many friends in addition to the family and numerous relatives were greatly shocked and grieved at the news of his sudden and accidental death. The deepest sympathy of the entire community is with the stricken family. CARD OF THANKS – Groping beneath the shadow of a great sorrow, still we be hold a star of beauty – a star which reflects the sympathy and the kindness of many neighbors and friends who gave so freely of their sympathy and helpfulness on the occasion of our bereavement in the loss of our beloved husband, son and brother. We are grateful to each and every one who made offerings of kindly words, helpful hands or beautiful flowers. We thank the Wolbach firemen for their kindness and loyalty at this time. Mrs. Harry Wibbels, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Wibbels, Mrs. Bessie Hansen, Mr. and Mrs. I. F. Stevens.Wolbach Messenger, Wolbach, Nebraska, Thursday, March 14, 1929

William Studley

United States Census, 1900

birth:Aug 1879 —Illinois residence:1900 —Leo Valley, Logan & O'Connor Precincts, Greeley, Nebraska parents:George Studley, Sarah N Studley record title:United States Census, 1900 name:William Studley residence:Leo Valley, Logan & O'Connor Precincts, Greeley, Nebraska birth date:Aug 1879 birthplace:Illinois relationship to head-of-household:Son father name:George Studley father birthplace:England mother name:Sarah N Studley mother birthplace:Illinois race or color (expanded):White head-of-household name:George Studley gender:Male marital status:Single enumeration district:0109 sheet number and letter:2B household id:32 gsu film number:1240928



William Studley

United States Census, 1910

birth:1881 —Illinois residence:1910 —Logan, Greeley, Nebraska spouse:Emily Studley children:Elsie Studley, Leona Studley record title:United States Census, 1910 name:William Studley birthplace:Illinois relationship to head of household:Self residence:Logan, Greeley, Nebraska marital status:Married race :White gender:Male father's birthplace:England mother's birthplace:England family number:251 page number:16



William R Studley

United States Census, 1920

birth:1880 —Illinois residence:1920 —, Greeley, Nebraska spouse:Emily Studley children:Elsie Studley, Leona Studley... record title:United States Census, 1920 name:William R Studley residence:, Greeley, Nebraska estimated birth year:1880 age:40 birthplace:Illinois relationship to head of household:Self gender:Male race:White marital status:Married digital folder number:4313284 sheet number:2



William R Studley

United States Census, 1930

birth:1880 —Illinois residence:1930 —Wood River, Custer, Nebraska census:1930 —Wood River, Custer, Nebraska spouse:Emily C Studley child:Velda C Studley record title:United States Census, 1930 name:William R Studley event:Census event date:1930 event place:Wood River, Custer, Nebraska gender:Male age:50 marital status:Married race:White birthplace:Illinois estimated birth year:1880 relationship to head of household:Head father's birthplace:England mother's birthplace:Illinois enumeration district number:0041 family number:100 sheet number and letter:5A line number:24 nara publication:T626, roll 1270 digital folder number:4610702

George Studley, 1853-1915
DEATH OF AN OLD SETTLER – George Studley, almost sixty-two years of age, and a long time resident of this vicinity passed away at his home in Wolbach on Tuesday, April 13, 1915. He was born in Liverpool, England, April 23rd, 1853, from which place he moved in his early life to Roberts, Ill., where he grew into manhood and at the age of 23 years he married Miss Sarah Barbee (sic). To this union there was born 13 children, nine boys and four girls, all whom are living at this time except one girl and one boy. He came to Wolbach in 1894, 21 years ago and has resided here since that time. During his many years of residence here he made many friends, and was well known and well liked by all who knew him. He leaves his wife, eight boys and three girls. Services were held at the M. E. church and the body interred at the Wolbach cemetery Thursday, April 15th, 1915.
Wolbach Messenger, Wolbach, Nebraska, Thursday, April 22, 1915



Irene (Jeffries) Studley, 1894-1928
Mrs. Ora Studley Laid To Rest – Mrs. Ora Studley passed away at her home nine miles north of Wolbach, Tuesday, September 11, after an illness extending over two years. Funeral services were conducted by Dr. R. A. White and Rev. Norden of St. Paul at the M. E. Church in Wolbach at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon and was attended by a large number of friends. The burial was made in Hillside Cemetery. Mrs. Studley had been confined in the hospital at Grand Island for several weeks until last week when she was brought home. Irene Jeffries Studley was born at Horace, Nebraska, April 16, 1894 and was 34 years, 4 months and 25 days old at the time of her death. After her birth, she lived at Horace 8 years, North Loup 4 years and afterward lived in the Ben Studley home. March 6, 1919 she was united in marriage to Ora Studley. She leaves to mourn the loss, her husband, 4 sisters, 5 brothers, her mother and a host of other relatives. Her father died 31 years ago. The surviving relatives have the profound sympathy of the community.
Wolbach Messenger, Wolbach, Nebraska, Thursday, September 13, 1928



Sarah Nance (Barber) Studley, 1857-1918
Sarah Nance Barber was born in Joliet, Illinois, the 29th day of August 1857 died at her home at Wolbach, Nebraska, January 28, 1918 at the age of 60 years 4 months and 28 days. She was married to George Studley in the year of 1887, to this union were born 13 children, nine boys and four girls. Her husband and two children have preceded her to the great beyond. She has lived in and near Wolbach for about 25 years, she was a good true and faithful wife and mother and always lived a Christian life and joined the Methodist church in Wolbach last October. She leaves to mourn her loss 11 children, 14 grandchildren, 2 sisters and five brothers besides a host of friends by whom she will be greatly missed. "Why do we mourn for dying friends, Or shake at death’s alarms? ‘Tis but the call that Jesus sends To call them to his arms." CARD OF THANKS – We, the children desire to express our sincere thanks to those who assisted us in our recent bereavement in the death of our beloved mother, Mrs. Sarah Studley.