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Obituary: Ephraim H. Lewis Transcribed by: Maureen Lewnes Fairfield Auxiliary 20 Feb 1947 Pg. 1 Col 2 On file: Nebraska State Historical Society Funeral services were held Tuesday, Febr. 18, at the Fairfield Methodist Church for Ephraim H. Lewis, who passed away Friday, Febr. 14. The service was in charge of Rev. Harry J. Hart of the Methodist Church. Two solos “God Knows Best” and “Rock of Ages” were sung by Mrs. Albert Kyne, accompanied by Mrs. Ralph Kissinger. Mr. Lewis was born January 18, 1867, at Winchester,, Scott County, Illinois. At two years of age, he moved with his parents to a farm in Eastern Iowa near Mount Pleasant. In the spring of 1875, the family moved to a farm near Creston Iowa. This was his home until 1887 when he came to Fairfield and enrolled in the Fairfield College. After completing two years of study, he entered business and continuously served the public for 54 years until his retirement in 1843. In the year of 1897, he was united in marriage to Cora Jane Hart. To this union two sons were born, Harold H. of New York City and Raymond G. of Omaha. Mr. Lewis united with the Congregational Church in 1905 and continued a faithful member the merger of this organization with the Methodist Church at which time he and Mrs. Lewis joined the Methodist Church. During his active business career, he was well known for his progressive and energetic civic interests and was devoted to the welfare and development of this community. He was affiliated with the Knights of Pythias and Woodmen of the World Lodges. In addition, he is survived by three grand children; Gerald M. of Winetka, Ill; John K. and Judith Ann of Omaha. Internment was in the Fairfield cemetery. ~-------~ Those from a distance attending the funeral of E. H. Lewis were Dr. R. L. Hart, Mrs. Sam St. John and Mrs. Fred Hill of Kearney; Dr. and Mrs. A. McMacashland of Hastings; Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Vodra, Omaha; Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Neeley, Mrs. H. F. Gilmore and Mrs. B. H. Bentz, Lincoln; Mrs. C.P. Smith, Cinncinnati, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Eller, Clay Center; and Mr. and Mrs. Ward Ziggafoos, Glenvil. Card of Thanks Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lewis and son Dr. and Mrs. Raymond Lewis and family
Obituary: Ephraim H. Lewis Transcribed by: Maureen Lewnes Clay County Sun (Clay Center) 20 Feb 1947 Pg. 2 Column 1 On file: Nebraska State Historical Society Funeral services for E. H. Lewis, 80, who died last Friday night were held at the M.E. church Tuesday afternoon at 2:30. The body lay in state at the home of from ten until two o’clock. Mr. Lewis is one of the older business men who ran a men’s clothing store until ill health made him retire a few years ago. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife; two sons, Harold of New York and Dr. Raymond of Omaha; three grandchildren, other relatives and a host of friends.
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