Axel E. Kullman, born in Sweden on September 18, 1853, passed away on June 22, 1930, in Cherokee at 76 years of age. He married Augusta Johnson in 1878 and had eight children, with two predeceasing him. Survived by six children, his funeral was held on June 25, officiated by Rev. Louis Pruel. Kullman worked for the C. N.W. Ry. for 45 years, serving as section foreman before retiring. He was known for his compassionate nature and dedication to supporting others.
Franklyn Evans McClure, born on November 27, 1877, in Mediapolis, Iowa, was the son of Isaac Newton and Susan Elizabeth Parrett McClure. He graduated from Parsons College in 1899 and Rush Medical College in 1903. McClure married Marjorie Balkley in 1905 and had one daughter. He served as an assistant surgeon in the Wisconsin National Guard and practiced medicine in various locations, including Cherokee, Iowa, and Detroit, Michigan. In 1910, he became the manager of the U.S. Motor Co. in Cleveland and was a member of the Chamber of Commerce.
Carolyn Kay Owens, 89, passed away on April 17 in Madras after a brief illness. A graveside service was held at Union Cemetery. Born on May 18, 1917, in Coos Bay, she married Russell Kullman in 1937 and C. H. Slim Coats in 1942. During World War II, she worked in retail sales and aircraft drafting. She is survived by her son Bill Kullman, two granddaughters, two grandsons, and two great-grandsons. Arrangements were managed by Loveland Funeral Chapel.
William H. Fife, born on October 1, 1833, in Otonabee, Ontario, was the son of William and Mary Beckett Fife. He apprenticed in a general store and later moved to British Columbia during the 1862 gold rush. After various business ventures in Michigan and Iowa, he settled in Tacoma, Washington, where he became the first postmaster and established the first general store. Fife built the Fife Hotel and is known as an influential local businessman and generous taxpayer, actively involved in his community and family.