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James M. and Hazel (Schaaf) Finnell, brother Wayne R. and Natalie (Butherus) Finnell, Wray and Yuma



In 1910 Frontier County, Nebraska, Andrew C. Finnell is 50, Della V. Finnell 39 Wife, Loda M. Finnell 19 Daughter, Wesley G. Finnell 16 Son, Lester R. Finnell 12 Son, Della M. Finnell 9 Daughter, J. Marion Finnell 7 Son, Harold A. Finnell 5 Son, and Wayne R Finnell 2 Son.

In 1920 Indianola, Nebraska, Andrew C. Finnell is 59, Della V. Finnell 48 Wife, George W. Finnell 25 Son, Della M. Finnell 19 Daughter, James M. Finnell 17 Son, Harold A. Finnell 15 Son, and Wayne R. Finnell 12 Son.
Andrew Cyrus Finnell BIRTH 10 Apr 1860 Sheldon, Monroe County, Wisconsin, DEATH 25 Oct 1935 Red Willow County, Nebraska, BURIAL Cedar Grove Cemetery Indianola, Red Willow County, Nebraska, PLOT 3/43/44 MEMORIAL ID 12476942.

HAZEL'S FAMILY

In 1920 Wray, Estey Schaaf is an auto mechanic, 42, Laura M. Schaaf 39 Wife, Mildred J. Schaaf 16 Daughter, Hazel V. Schaaf 8 Daughter, Keith L. Schaaf 6 Son, and Karl V. Schaaf 2 Son.

Estey Schaaf BIRTH 23 Jun 1877 DEATH 3 Dec 1968 BURIAL Grandview Cemetery Wray, Yuma County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 81716657.


Laura M. Tippin Schaaf BIRTH 14 Feb 1880 DEATH 13 Nov 1966 BURIAL Grandview Cemetery Wray, Yuma County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 81716773.

June 28, 1934 "The home of Mr. and Mrs. Estey Schaaf in southwest Wray was the scene of a very pretty wedding Sunday, June 24, at 3:30 p. m., when Miss Hazel Virginia Schaaf, became the bride of Dr. James Marion Finnell. Rev. Clark Bower, the officiating clergyman, read an impressive single ring service. The ceremony was performed in the presence of members of the immediate families of the contracting parties. The bride was attired in light blue silk crepe wedding costume, and carried a spray of pink and white sweet peas. The groom was dressed in a suit of brown. The bridal pair was attended by Mr. and Mrs. Wayne R. Finnell, brother and sister-in-law of the groom.
Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Estey Schaaf and Karl, Mrs. A. C. Finnell, mother of the groom, and Mrs. Georgia Finnell of Indianola, Neb., Harold Finnell, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Finnell, and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Ellis of Bridgeport, Neb., Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Finnell of Cambridge, Neb., Mrs. W. H. Short of Geneva, Neb., and Mrs. Clark Bower.
Following the ceremony and congratulations light refreshments were served after which the newlyweds departed by auto for the mountains, where they will spend their honeymoon. After July 2, they will be at home to their friends at 501 Elm St., in Wray.
The bride, who is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Estey Schaaf, has grown to womanhood in Wray. She graduated from the Yuma County High School with the class of 1929, and from business college in 1930, after which she served for two years as secretary to the superintendent of the high school. She is a charming and lovable young woman. The groom is a popular young chiropractor of Wray. Following his graduation at the Indianola high school, he was a student and Phi Beta Kappa fraternity man at Nebraska Wesleyan university at Lincoln, later graduating from the Lincoln Chiropractic College of Indianapolis, Ind. After a brief period of practice at Yankton, S. D., he came to Wray in 1930, since which time he has practiced his profession here and has been a helpful member of the community.
These young people have the respect and best wishes of a wide circle of friends as they start their wedded life in our midst. The Rattier extends Dr. and Mrs. Finnell heartiest congratulations and good wishes."

October 1934 "Dr. J. M. Finnell in company with his brother, W. R. Finnell of Yuma, went to the Chiropractic convention held in Denver Sunday and Monday. "

October 1935 "Dr. J. M. Finnell of Wray was called to Indianola, Neb., this week by the death of his father. The senior Mr. Finnell expired on Tuesday evening, October 22, at the Cambridge hospital. Funeral services were to be held at Indianola Friday of this week. Mrs. Finnell expects to join Dr. Finnell at Indianola before the funeral service."
"Dr. J. M. Finnell received word yesterday that his father, Dr. A. C. Finnell, had passed away at Cambridge, Neb. Death was the result of blood poisoning. Funeral services will be held at Indianola. Dr. Finnell, accompanied by his sister, Mrs. J. W. Adams, departed yesterday for Cambridge. Dr. Finnell will return to Wray Monday. His many friends extend him sincere sympathy in his bereavement. "

Muriel O. Adams BIRTH 1889 DEATH 25 Aug 1979 BURIAL Wyuka Cemetery Nebraska City, Nebraska, PLOT 03-093-03 MEMORIAL ID 109581242.
Joseph Waddell Adams BIRTH 1 Mar 1883 Hancock, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, DEATH 27 Feb 1963 Nebraska City, O Nebraska, BURIAL Wyuka Cemetery Nebraska City, Nebraska, PLOT 03-093-02 MEMORIAL ID 109581109.

December 1935 "Furniture and equipment are being installed this week in office rooms over Thiel’s by Dr. L. R. Finnell, chiropractor, who is locating in Alliance after practicing for the past nine years at Cambridge, Neb. Mrs. Finnell and their two children, now visiting relatives near Bridgeport, will come to Alliance as soon as living accommodations can be secured. —Alliance Times-Herald."

September 1939 Wray " Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Finnell and baby are moving to Colorado Springs to make their home. Dr. Finnell and Esty Schaaf took the Finnell household goods to Colorado Springs by truck the first of the week, and Mrs. Finnell and baby will go to Colorado Springs this week. Dr. and Mrs. Finnell spent a few days the first of this week visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Esty Schaaf. Dr. and Mrs. Finnell have a host of friends here who regret to see them leave but who will wish them success in their new location."

May 1938 "Dr. J.M. Finnell, well known Wray chiropractor, will move to Yuma this week and will open an office in the residence owned by Dr. R. A. Fox in the north part of town."

August 1938 "Guests at the Dr. J. M. Finnell home in Yuma over the week end were his mother, Mrs. Della Finnell and nephew, Mervin Finnell, of Indianola, Nebraska. They returned home TUesday evening."

1939

October 1939 "Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ellis and family, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, spent a few days last week at the home of the lady's brother, Dr. J. M. Finnell at Yuma."

In 1940 Yuma, James M. Finnell is 37, Hazel Finnell 28 Wife, James R. Finnell 4 Son, and William D. Finnell 1 Son.

April 1940 "Dr. J. M. Finnell, local chiropractor, moved his ovvice Monday from the Chrismer building to offices on the second floor of the First National bank building."

October 1940 "Karl and Keith Schaaf and a cousin, Jay Hadlock, left for their home at Hollywood, California Wednesday morning after visiting with the former's sister, Mrs. J. M. Finnell in Yuma and with their parents at Wray."

December 1940 "Dr. J. M. Finnell, former Wray man who has been practicing a* a chiroprnctor in Yuma for several years, has leased an office in Monte Vista and moved his family to that town the latter part of last week. Dr. Finnell believes that the larger town of Monte Vista will offer him a better field. The Finnell family has made mnny friends in Yuma who regretted to see them leave."

June 1947 "Dr. J. M. Finnell of Monte Vista, Colo., and Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Roller of McDonald, Kan., came to Wray the first of the week to attend the funeral of John Tippin held here Monday. The deceased is an uncle of Mrs. Roller."

In 1950 Monte Vista, James M. Finnell is 47, Hazel V. Finnell 37 Wife, James R. Finnell 14 Son, William D. Finnell 11 Son, and Robert L. Finnell 2 Son.

"SIXTY YEARS of marriage will be celebrated by Mr. and Mrs. Estey Schaaf, pioneer Wray couple, with a reception for their friends at the Christian church on Saturday, March 28, from 2:30 to 5 p. m. They request that there be no gifts.
Their four children, Keith of San Bernardino, Calif., Karl of Inglewood, Calif., Mildred (Mrs. Emmett) Roller of McDonald, Kan., and Hazel (Mrs. James) Finnell of Grand Junction, and their families plan to be here for the occasion. There are severi grandchildren. Sunday is to be family day, with a family dinner at the Schaaf home. The former Laura Tippin and Estey Schaaf were married at the home of Mrs. Schaaf’s parents, the John Tippins, south of Wray in 1899 and they have spent their entire sixty years of marriage in this community where they have made many friends."

April 1959 "The open house, honoring Mr. and Mrs. Estey Schaaf on their sixtieth wedding anniversary, on Saturday afternoon at the Christian Church and the family dinner at the Schaaf home the following day numbered the couple's children and other out-of-town relatives among the guests, including Clair Dillon, present at the wedding 60 years ago.
Attending the weekend festivities were Dr. and Mrs. James M. Finnell, Billie and Bobby of Grand Junction, Mr. and Mrs. Kary V. Schaaf. Marshall, Karen, Sharen and Yvette of Inglewood, Calif., Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Roller of McDonald, Kan., Keith L. Schaaf of San Bernardino, Calif., James R. Finnell of Van Nuys, Calif., Mr. and Mrs. Clair Dillon, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Dillon, Mr. and Mrs. James Dillon, all of Golden, Mr. and Mrs. Don Dillon of Lakewood, Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Bullard, Larry and Carol."

James Finnell BIRTH 10 Dec 1902 DEATH 23 Jul 1965 BURIAL Municipal Cemetery Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado, PLOT Blk. 9 Lot 82 Sp. 1 MEMORIAL ID 98017268.



Hazel S. Finnell BIRTH 7 Jul 1911 DEATH 16 Apr 1998 BURIAL Municipal Cemetery Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado, PLOT Blk. 9 Lot 82 Sp. 2 MEMORIAL ID 98017336.



Thanks to the Mesa County Library for the obituaries.

WAYNE

February 15, 1934 Bayard, Nebraska "Wednesday, Rev. John Erbes was called to Bridgeport, where he preformed the wedding for Miss Natalie Butherus, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Butherus, to Wayne R. Finnell of Bridgeport. A most sumptuous dinner followed the ceremony. They will make their home with the bride's parents near Bridgeport."

October 1934 "Mrs. Joe Nelms, who ahd been visiting her nephew, Dr. W.R. Finnell, in this city for a few days, returned to her home in Denver Friday."

In 1940 Scottsbluff, Nebraska, Wayne R. Finnell 32, born in Nebraska, Natale Finnell 32 Wife, Alfred Finnell 4 Son, and Barbara Finnell 2 Daughter. All three were born in Colorado. Wayne and Natalie were in Yuma, Colorado in 1935

In 1950 Yamhill County, Oregon, Wayne R. Finnell is a service station attendant, 42, Natalie Finnell 42 Wife, Alfred W. Finnell 14 Son, Barbara N. Finnell 11 Daughter, and Lois A. Finnell 2 Daughter.

Natalie Butherus Divorce Date: 8 Feb 1967 Divorce Place: Benton, Oregon, Spouse: Wayne Finnel

Wayne R. Finnell BIRTH 1907 DEATH 1976 BURIAL Oregon Trail Memorial Park Cemetery Bridgeport, Morrill County, Nebraska, PLOT Sec. L, Lot 30 MEMORIAL ID 216932073.

Natalie Butherus Finnell BIRTH 12 Sep 1907 DEATH 23 Mar 1999 BURIAL Finley-Sunset Hills Memorial Park Portland, Washington County, Oregon, MEMORIAL ID 158942767.
"Natalie Butherus Finnell Sept 12. 1907 March 23, 1999 Natalie Butherus Finnell of Portland died Tuesday. She was 91. She was born in Sugar City, Colo. She grew up in Nebraska and moved to Oregon in 1942. She settled in Corvallis in 1953 where she developed real estate interests and investments. She worked as a bookkeeper and retired in 1966. She was a member of the Corvallis First Christian Church for" 50 years and Rebekah Lodge for 62 years. She volunteered at the American Red Cross and at Good Samaritan Hospital. She belonged to Corvallis Garden Club. She was active in the Benton County Fair where she won more than 200 ribbons for machine knitting and needlepoint. She is survived by son Alfred Finnell of Washington, D.C.; daughters Barbara Haynes and Lois Shatzer, both of Portland; sisters Marie Heinbuck of Sutherlin and Viola Pratt of Newburg; six grandchildren; and ; four greatgrandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 26, at Finley Sunset Hills Mortuary Chapel, 6801 S.W. Sunset Highway, Portland. Burial will be in Sunset Hills Memorial Park in Portland."

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