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  • The Buffalo Enquirer, Buffalo, New York, 11 Feb 1902, p 7
    Michael P. Toomey of Dunkirk and Miss Tyrella Sackett of Buffalo, formerly of Sheridan, Chautauqua County, will be married this morning in St. Mary's Church with high mass.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Buffalo Commercial, Buffalo, New York, 11 Feb 1902, p 10
    Dunkirk, Feb. 11.—Michael P. Toomey of this city and Miss Tyrella Sackett of Buffalo were married in St. Mary's Church at eight o'clock this morning by Rev. Albert Dhelan, C.P., with a nuptial mass. Only immediate relatives of both families witnessed the church ceremony. The attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Daniel F. Toomey. Mendelssohn's wedding march was played by Mrs. T. J. Hurley as the bridal party entered the church. After the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Shelley in Sheridan. The bride was attired in a handsome traveling gown, carrying red roses tied with ribbons. Some Buffalo guests, including Mr. and Mrs. Lascelles, Miss Lascelles and Mr. and Mrs. Shelley attended. Mr. and Mrs. Toomey will reside in this city.
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  • The Buffalo Times, Buffalo, New York, 2 Apr 1905, pp 15, 18
    Well Known Buffalo Women
    Miss Clara E. Sackett
    Imaglne, if you can, a painter of portraits who gives the exact and "speaking" likeness so desired, who yet is a painter of beautiful dreams, a portrayer at the same time of the soul and the flesh.
    If your imagination has gone so far, you will have recognized Miss Clara Sackett, who, from the beginning of her ten years' residence in Buffalo, has taken the initiative as a miniaturist.
    As a "painter in little," she still leads, although many large canvasses attest her versatility as an artist. It is, however, as a miniaturist that Miss Sackett is known in New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Western cities, where she has exhibited with the American Society of Miniature Painters, and the American Water Color Artists.
    It was also as an exponent of the art of "painting in little" that Miss Sackett responded to the call of the World's Congress of Women, who specialized to her, the request sent to women who had achieved distinction on any field. Although she had in possession a canvass which had hung in the Paris Salon, Miss Sackett sent to Berlin an ivory portrait the exquisite likeness of a white-haired gentlewoman of Boston—"A Lady of Quality," the artist terms it.
    "Five years at hard labor" in Paris, preceded by two years of study in New York at the Art Students' League, under Chase, Cox and Beckwith taught Miss Sackett to handle her tools so skillfully. But back of the invaluable technical drill there stands a most fortunate inheritance.
    On the one side—a Scotch-Irish ancestry, whose marked characteristics were intrepidity of daring and brilliancy of achievement under difficulties mountain high. On the other side the quaintness of the France which lies outside of Paris, combined with the rich mosaic of that paradise of visions—the heritage of blood throbbing with the priceless garner of Italy's centuries.
    It was her Scotch-Irish grandmother, twice removed, who was the wife of Col. Campbell of the Cherry Valley massacre, and who, being for two years held as hostage by the Indians, dauntlessly lived out her destiny, forcing respect from Indian captors by stoical endurance matching their own; cutting the notch of each memory marker on sticks as the days went by that she might not lose count of time, and finally after gaining the title of "Medicine Woman," in the tribe, being united once more with husband and children.
    With this overflowing wealth of heredity—with the scientific training of French schools—the help of such critics as Benjamin Constat, Callot, Delecluse, Delance, Aman Jean—the inspiration of breathing the same air with Gerome, Bouguereau, Dagnan—Bouveret, with the palettes of Carolus—Duran and Alexander Harrison as aids to color—and over all, the skies of sunny France, the land of the idealist, where reigns a sympathy with and comprehension of the work of the artist to be found nowhere else under the stars—is it remarkable that Miss Sackett's experience should reach into and envelop her pictured faces with that indefinable shadow which belongs to the land of dreams rather than that of earth?
    Herein lies the charm of her portraits. They have all the common properties of the lineaments, but in addition Miss Sackett gives the soul of the sitter as she sees it through the veil of features. This intangibility of illusiveness of the art of soul-painting applied to portraiture brings its own results and Miss Sackett's miniatures are as far removed from the ordinary artistic conception of ivory backgrounds and flesh-toned foregrounds as one could wish them to be.
    Miss Sackett's versatility as an artist is too well known to need more than passing comment. "A Street Corner in San Briac" exhibited in the Paris exhibition in 1895, shows her in an entirely new line which she treats with equal skill.
    In 1893, after one of those battles with heart and mentality which every soul faces sooner or later in this sorrow-stricken world in adjusting its losses, Miss Sackett created Psyche, which brought her the fellowship prize of $50, offered by the Buffalo Society of Artists. The picture was later sold to Mr. Barnsdall of Pittsburg.
    In speaking of the student life in Paris, Miss Sackett said: "It is marvelous, the absolute devotion to art of the students. We could see them every morning from our apartment in the Latin Quarter, going by at daylight carrying the piece of bread upon which they would lunch and dine—some of them absorbed in the one thought to accomplish something really worth while in art."
    In this connection, Miss Sackett told me a litle story which had its faintly humorous side, but which was yet sadder than the grave. She had gone to the Beaux-Arts to see a figure in bronze which more than anything else exemplifies the extent of sacrifice of which the French artist is capable. The story has it that this figure was finished in the clay by a Frenchman during a cold winter's night, and that in order to protect it from freezing he had wound it in his clothing and the covering of the bed. In the morning the figure was found—all unharmed—while beside it lay the frozen body of its creator. Miss Sackett wishing to see this statue, asked the concierge to allow her to see the figure executed by the man who was frozen in saving it. Having been in Paris a comparatively short time, her French was unintelligible to the custodian, who eagerly disclaimed the supposed accusation saying in broken English that no one had been frozen at the Beaux-Arts—that it was very warm and comfortable and that Mademoiselle had certainly been misinformed. At last the artist succeeded in arriving at an understanding and was shown the figure which had cost a life.—"Greater love hath no man than this, that he give his life for his friend." The French men's art was to him that lofty embodiment of friendship, worthy the uttermost—and the uttermost he gave.
    The mantle of her brilliant father, Charles Dewey Sackett, who was a brilliant journalist, has fallen upon his artist daughter, and no better expression of Miss Sackett's experiences of the artist's life in France can be written than her own words tell us.
    Speaking of the universal sympathy of the people toward artists, she says: "Even on the extreme north coast of Brittany where the lover of Nature strays in summer, delighting in the poetry of line and color, the fisher folk stand silent about the easel; though frequently seeing nothing intelligible on the canvas, yet full of deference and encouragement for the would-be-painter.
    "It is an ideal spot for the Bohemian, that land of Pierre Loti's poetical romances; always the sea, and the cross, with women in black gowns and white coifs knitting about it; there they sit and gaze out to sea, where their husbands and sons live and die. The cemeteries contain mostly women's graves.
    "A picture rises before me—it is a starry night late in June. A party of Americans and English are setting sail on the bay, singing college songs to their guitars. At the first silence, applause breaks out on the cliff, where the youth of the town are love-making about the cross. 'Brava! Brava!' they cry, as the bonfire flames up and throws out the figures in relief; they break out tumultously into the wild romantic songs of Brittany. The boat load, now distant, in turn applaud, and hear faintly, "encore, encore"—as they sail far out on the bay; on that water that often seeks the sea, leaving the sands bare."
    Miss Sackett drew a little word picture of a studio class experience which is delightfully realistic.
    "I remember one evening," she said, "the dingy walls were covered with cartoons and rough sketches some by men whose names have long been famous. Fritel, who was critic of the evening, presently came in. He had a dreamy face and a direct gaze that compelled instant deference. One felt the greatness of his ideals and that his life was spent for them.
    "The model had fainted, probably from lack of food, as sometimes happens, and was in charge of some energetic person. So Monsieur Fritel sat quietly waiting, seemingly lost in his own thoughts. When one woman, more daring than the rest, spoke to him timidly, saying she had seen his great painting of 'The Conquerors' at the World's Fair, and that it was much appreciated, he showed his pleasure frankly, speaking to all the class, who moved nearer and surrounded him. He told his idea in the painting, describing his first sketches; how it took him two years to think it out and gather material, and six months to paint it; saying how little the finished work ever comes up to the first conception; expressing resignation and not a little sorrow by the few suggestive words and gestures that the French know so well how to use; answering eager questions from time to time, from here a Dane, there a Russian, German, English. or American pupil. Very few, he said, ever realize their ideals. How few in each age are great.
    "We all remembered his huge canvass of "The Conquerors," a canvass representing a procession of spectral horsemen approaching on a wide thoroughfare that began far back in a dim light. On all sides were the phantom-shapes of those who had perished in struggling to reach their goals. The horsemen bore likeness to Caesar, Napoleon and other leaders of the past.
    "I shall never forget the talk and the whole scene, though it was not an uncommon one. The breathless group In the large bare room, full of easels, the huge lamps above making great arks of light on the stained floor and losing the corners in black shadows. All our hearts were in this simple speech of a truly great man who did not call himself great or good, but who lived up to the best and brightest in his world."
    Among the many unique characters which formed part of the experience of the students, Miss Sackett mentioned Corinne, a model, whose name no one ever knew. This woman, whose figure was analagous, posed for Sara Bernhardt. She came and went and the air of mystery surrounding her was never lessened. When struggling, starving artists fell by the wayside "Corinne" gathered them in and cared for them until they recovered or sold a picture, which is sometimes recovery's equivalent.
    Miss Sackett is just at the present time completing order work. She has one sketch in oil of Miss Florence McCaig, which has been photographed for this page.
    This sketch, executed with great rapidity, is instinct with life and color—a strong contrast to the Romney effects of the small oil portraits of Buffalo women she is completing as order work. These latter portraits shine like gems in the quaint and beautiful settings of Miss Sackett's studio where rare curios are seen everywhere.
    Miss Sackett will go to Seneca Lake in June, where she has several unfulfilled orders for miniatures and small oil portraits. Later, an order list awaits her in Westfield, her former home. Some of these portrait orders come from Warren, Pa., from Elmira and other cities, as well as the home town and Buffalo. The prospect opens, therefore, for a busy summer's work.
    To be an idealist, and at the same time to have that quality of precision which knows the determinate stroke is to be a master.
    Buffalo has not yet seen the best work of Miss Clara Sackett.
    From the persistency that belongs not to humanity but to the region of angels and devils, comes the "big thing," the one great creation of the artist's soul.
    From the heritage of idealism and daring, from years of rich environment and masterly training, fiom the struggle of her soul, will come the "big thing" for Miss Sackett and the achievement will satisfy the most exacting critics.
    —Kate Burr.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Buffalo Courier, Buffalo, New York, 17 Apr 1909, p 2
    E. S. Sackett Passes Away.
    (By Special Wire to The Courier.)
    Meadville, Pa., April 16.—Edson S. Sackett of Blooming Valley is dead at the age of 86. Three children survive: Mrs. W. H. Fleek, Tryonville; Dr. Wilbur E. Sackett, Saegertown, and Miss Almira. The funeral will be held Tuesday.
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  • The Evening Republican, Meadville, Pennsylvania, 21 Apr 1909, p 6
    Funeral of Edson Sackett.
    Services in memory of Edson Sackett were held at the M. E. church in Blooming Valley at 11 o'clock Tuesday forenoon and the remains were laid to rest in the local cemetery. There was a very large attendance and appropriate services were conducted by Rev. T. W. English, pastor of the church, assisted by Rev. Mr. Todd, of Blooming Valley. It was at the request of Mr. Sackett that the hymns were sung by the congregation—"I Am Going Home to Die No More," "In the Rifted Rock I am Resting" and "The Sweet Bye and Bye." There were many beautiful floral offerings and the services were appropriate to the close of an honored life. The following friends assisted as bearers: M. Bradshaw. A. Beatty, Wellington Smith, L. D. Barr and Frank Handley.
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  • The Evening Republican, Meadville, Pennsylvania, 28 Apr 1909, p 6
    Edson Sackett.
    Edson Sackett, of Blooming Valley, Pa., was born Aug. 9, 1823; died April 16, 1909. June 4, 1848, he was married to Fidelia Goodrich. To this union three children were born, all of whom survive him, namely, Dr. W. E. Sackett, of Saegertown; Lavina Fleek, of Tryonville; Agnes A. Sackett. of Blooming Valley. He united with the Methodist Episcopal church, of State road, in December, 1847, under the pastorate of Rev. John Graham. He has lived a consistent Christian life during his membership in the church, filling very acceptably the various offices of the church. For many years it was his delight to teach the Sunday school Bible. He was a great lover of God's word, and delighted in telling of God's power to save from sin. He selected First Cor., 2:9-10, as the text for his funeral sermon.
    Perfect love with his Heavenly Father had taken away the sting of death, and his last message was a shout of victory at the thought of meeting his Savior face to face, whom he had loved for more than 60 years.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Buffalo Commercial, Buffalo, New York, 30 Jun 1917, p 7
    Many At Last Rites.
    Funeral of Mrs. Shelley, Wife of Postmaster
    Dunkirk, N. Y., June 30.—There was a large delegation of relatives and triends in attendance at the funeral services of the late Mrs. Alice Sackett Shelley, wife of Postmaster P. M. Shelley of Sheridan, which occurred this morning. A funeral oration was given at the home on Main road by Very Rev. Coleman Bryne, rector of St. Mary's Church in Dunkirk. Following the house service the body was taken to St. Rose's Catholic Church in Forestville where requiem mass was offered by Father Coleman. The bearers were D. Herrick, A. Reed, J. G. Gould, W. H. Ensign, J. G. and J. L. Patterson. Among the relatives from away were Mrs. A. B. Hawkins of Pasadena, Cal.; Alice and Angie Sackett of Sagerstown, Pa.; Mrs. A. H. Morgan of Conneaut, Mr. and Mrs. La Verne Shelley, Mrs. Margaret Kennedy, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith and daughter, Bessie, of Buffalo; Grant Smith and Pearl Smith, Albert Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Smith and Jessie Smith of Fredonia, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Shelley and Jessie Shelley, Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Toomey and Alice Toomey, Mrs. Margaret Toomey and Miss Mayme Lascelles of Dunkirk.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Catholic Union and Times, Buffalo, New York, 5 Jul 1917, p 2
    The death of Mrs. Alice Sackett Shelley, wife of Postmaster P. M. Shelley of Sheridan, at her home Tuesday cast a gloom over this community, where she was known for many years as a woman of sterling faith and unimpeachable character. Mrs. Shelley died in her 72d year, death coming peacefully. Deceased was a devoted member of St. Mary's Church. She leaves a husband, five children, Mrs. M. P. Toomey of Dunkirk, Mrs. LaVerne Shelley of Buffalo, Fred and Jennie of Sheridan and Ray of Dunkirk, a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Hawkins of Passadena, Cal., and five grandchildren. The funeral was held Friday morning, Father Coleman, C. P., officiating at St. Rose's Church, Forestville, celebrating requiem mass, pronouncing the absolution and paying tribute to the life and devotion of this God-fearing and saintly woman.
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  • Dunkirk Evening Observer, Dunkirk, New York, 12 Jul 1932, p 12
    Michael P. Toomey Dies On Seat Of His Racing Sulky
    72-year-old Horseman Falls to Track During Workout At County Fair Grounds.
    Michael P. Toomey, 438 Washington avenue, died in the seat of his sulky behind his trotter, Bandon Bell, at 10:15 this morning as he was bringing the horse in from a morning workout at the Chautauqua county fair grounds.
    Other horsemen who had been with Mr. Toomey on the track, some of whom saw him topple from the sulky, believe that his death occurred before he fell to the ground. Coroner George E. Blood after investigating the accident stated that death was apparently due either to heart failure or to a stroke.
    Russell Eckman of Butler, Pa., driving another horse, was immediately behind Mr. Toomey. Others in the party returning from the half-mile track were F. L. Bowman of North East, Pa., and his son, Harold Bowman of St. Petersburg, Fla. On the road just north ot the group of stab!es being used as training quarters, Mr. Eckman saw Mr. Toomey slump in his seat and fall to the ground. Mr. Eckman and several others who were in or near the stables rushed to Toomey's side but life was extinct before they could reach him. Dr. Joseph Rieger was called.
    Tho horse, startled by the occurrence, ran a short distance circling toward the stables where she stopped.
    Mr. Toomey was 72 years old and took a great deal of pleasure in working with horses. He was proud ot the two-year-old fllly, Bandon Bell, and the progress she was making under his guidance. His companions on the track this morning say that he appeared to be in excellent spirits and taking his usual enjoyment in the work-out perlod. His death, while a shock to his many friends and relatives, came as Mr. Toomey had often expressed the wish that it might, while he was still able to enjoy his favorite recreation.
    Mr. Toomey was born in Dunkirk in October, 1859, the son of Daniel and Katherine Toomey. Except for two years when he was in South Dakota, he spent all his life in this city. His first business venture was with his brother, the late Daniel F. Toomey, with whom he conducted a flour and feed business at Main and Wright streets.
    Later, he conducted a livery business at East Fourth and Leopard streets, first with A. W. DeLand and then with Matthew Hollander as his associate. The livery business gave way to the taxi business at 74 East Fourth street which Mr. Toomey conducted up to the present time.
    He had a life-long interest In trotting horses, having owned and trained a number of them. He had been a race official at the Chautauqua County Fair for many years.
    Mr. Toomey was a member of St. Mary's church and of Holy Name society of that church. In 1902 he married Tyrella Sackett of Sheridan who survives him. Four children, Mrs. Lawrence Graser of Buffalo, Edward, Leonora and Tyrella Toomey, all of Dunkirk, and one grandchild, Patricia Graser, also survive.
    Funeral services will be held at the residence Friday morning at 8:15 and at 9 in St. Mary's church. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Daily Times, New Philadelphia, Ohio, 7 Sep 1950, p 3
    George Sackett, Jr., Takes Miss Garver As His Bride In Shaker Heights Church
    Last evening at 8 o'clock in the St. Dominic's church in Shaker Heights. Miss Deborah Carroll Garver became the bride of George Leslie Sackett, Jr., of Shaker Heights. Mr. Sackett is the son of Dr. George Leslie Sackett and Cora Hurst Sackett, 2900 Warrington rd. Shaker Heights, former residents of this city. Miss Garver is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. William Parrish Garver, 3676 Sutherland rd, Shaker Heights.
    The attractive bride wore her mother's wedding veil of Duchesse lace, appliqued with seed pearls and rhinestones. It was fingertip length and caught softly around the bride's face to form a cap. She carried a colonial bouquet of white orchids with streamers of stephanotis.
    Bridal Gown
    Her beautiful gown was fashioned of white slipper satin with a fitted bodice, square neckline accented with touches of Duchesse lace and long tight sleeves which came to points over the wrists. The full skirt extended into a long train.
    Rev. Paul J. Clines officiated before an altar attractively decorated with lighted tapers in seven-branch candelabra. arrangements of white gladioli, pompons and chrysanthemums and smilax greens.
    Bridal Attendants
    Mrs. Richard Irving Jones of Boston, Mass., was matron of honor, and Miss Ann Hargett of Shaker Heights was maid of honor, while Miss Carol Vasburgh, also of Shaker Heights, was bridesmaid and Toni Garver, sister of the bride, was flower girl.
    The bridal attendants were gowned alike in moss green taffeta with emerald green hats and cascade bouquets of ivy and roses. The gowns were styled with fitted bodices with lace yokes and full hoop skirts. The small bolero jackets had large collars forming a V.
    The flower girl wore white silk organdy over pink taffeta while pink bows decorated the skirt. She carried a nosegay of pink roses and babies breath with a matching garland in her hair.
    Best Man, Ushers
    Best man for his brother was John Edward Sackett. Seating the guests were Parrish William Garver, James Walter Sackett. Joseph Fredrick Sackett, Girard David Bond and William Ervin Reimer, the latter of Wadsworth.
    Mrs. Garver wore a floor length gown of champagne bengaline and net and had champagne and white accessories with a cymbidium orchids. Mrs. Sackett had selected gray crepe with a pink accent and her corsage was rubrum lilies.
    Reception
    Guests were received at Shaker Heights Country club where white gladioli, pompons and crysanthemums and green were used to decorate the rooms. The couple left then for New Orleans where the bridegroom is a senior in medical school at Tulane University.
    The bride is a graduate of Hathaway Brown school and Endicott Junior College in Beverley. Mass., while the bridegroom graduated from Western Reserve University. He is a member of Phi Gamma Delta and Nu Sigma Nu.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York, 9 Mar 1954, p 6
    Clara Elizabeth Sackett,
    Widely-Known WNY Artist
    Special to The Buffalo Evening News
    Westfield, March 9.—Miss Clara Elizabeth Sackett, 94, an artist who has had paintings exhibited in national art shows in both the United States and abroad, died last Wednesday in a St. Petersburg, Fla., rest home, according to word received here.
    Miss Sackett has been living in St. Petersburg since 1934. She was born in Westfield, and after completing art studies in Buffalo went to Paris where she studied with Delecleuse, Delance, Callot and Amon-jean. Several of her earlier paintings are hanging in the Louvre in Paris. Others are the Boston Museum.
    Miss Sackett helped found the Guild of Allied Art and was active in the St. Petersburg Art Club. She was also a member of art groups in New York, Boston, California, Paris and Buffalo. She was a member of the Garret Club, Buffalo.
    She was a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church. There are no known survivors. Burial was in the family lot, Lake View Cemetery, Jamestown.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Daily Sun-News, Sunnyside, Washington, 16 Sep 1954, p 9
    Barbara Graff Married To Alonzo Sackett
    Orchard Ridges: The First Brethren church of Sunnyside was the scene of a very beautiful wedding September 4, at 8:00 p.m. when Miss Barbara Graff, daughter of Mrs. Marie Graff of Sunnyside, exchanged vows with Alonzo Sackett of Sumner, Wash., son of Mrs. Bill Simon of Prosser and Dock Sackett of Seattle. The double ring ceremony took place in front of an arch that had two wedding bells hanging from its center, with baskets of pink and white glads on each side of an arch, with candlebras on each end.
    Rev. Harold Painter performed the ceremony in the presence of 125 guests.
    Miss Loana Painter played the wedding march and other appropriate wedding music on the organ. She also accompanied Wait Hanson of Yakima who sang "Because" just belore the ceremony.
    The bride was given in marriage by her uncle Stanley Murray.
    For her wedding outfit, the bride chose a white, satin gown with long sleeves that came to a point at the middle finger. It was fashioned with a sweetheart neckline and medium length train with a finger tip veil. Her bouquet was made of white asters, with pink rose buds. Her only other accessory was a two-string pearl necklace.
    Maid of Honor
    The maid of honor, Miss Dorothy Graff, sister of the bride, was attractively gowned in yellow taffeta, with a sweetheart neckline and gord skirt and a large bow in back that served as a belt.
    Miss Carol Blair and Mrs. Shirley Luper were the other brides maids and were dressed exactly like the maid of honor but in different color pastel blue gowns with matching mets headbands and flower rings.
    Little Lois Painter, dressed like the bridesmaids in a pastel blue gown, was the flower girl and carried a white basket with blue handle and pink rose petals.
    Serving as best man for the bridegroom was Rueben Graff, brother of the bride. Other gentlemen attendants were Robert England, brother-in-law of the bride and Leroy Graff, brother of the bride.
    Billy Browning was ring bearer.
    Vocal Selections
    At the close of the service Walt Hanson sang a prayer entitled "Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us," accompanied by Miss Painter at the organ.
    Mrs. Vernon Mitchell was in charge of the reception which was given by the bride's family for 100 guests in the church basement. The table was very pretty with a long white cross-shaped cake with three tiers.
    Mrs. Homer Waller cut the cake with Mrs. Harold Rodrick assisting with the serving.
    Mrs. Jake Graff, aunt of the bride, poured the punch, while Mrs. 'Stanley Murray another aunt poured the coffee.
    Opening the gifts were Mrs. Robert England, sister of the bride and Mrs. Rueben Graff, sister-in-law of the bride.
    The bride's mother was dressed in a navy blue and white suit with white accessories. Her corsage was made of rose-colored, glads.
    Blue Attire
    The bridegroom's mother was attired in a light blue poodle-cloth jacket with blue skirt and navy blue accessories and carried the same kind of corsage as the bride's mother. For her going away outfit, the bride wore a pink poodle cloth jacket with blue trim and a navy blue skirt with navy blue accessories and a corsage of pink glads with white ribbon.
    After a short wedding trip to Seaside on up the coast the young couple will be at home in Sumner where Sackett is employed by Fiberboard. Before her marriage the bride was a clerk at Sunnyside Diamond store. She is a graduate of the Sunnyside High school, class of 1954. Sackett is a graduate of the Prosser High school class of 1953.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Evening Observer, Dunkirk, N.Y., 14 Sep 1955
    Mrs. M. P. Toomey Died On Tuesday
    Mrs. Tyrella A. Toomey, widow of Michael P. Toomey, died Tuesday afternoon at Helmuth following an extended illness.
    Eighty-four years old, Mrs. Toomey was a native of Forestville and had lived in Dunkirk for 52 years, coming here from Buffalo. Her residence was at 438 Washington Avenue.
    Mrs. Toomey was a member of St. Mary’s church and was a charter member of Court St. Catherine 250, Catholic Daughters of America.
    Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Alice Graser of Buffalo, Mrs. Leanora Redwing of Staten Island, and Mrs. Tyrella Mosher of Fredonia; a son, Edward Toomey of Coral Gables, Fla. Ten grandchildren also survive.
    [Transcribed from Find a Grave image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Stuart News, Stuart, Florida, 5 Mar 1988, p 17
    George L. Sackett
    Stuart — Dr. George L. Sackett Sr., 86, of 4300 S.E. St. Lucie Blvd., died Thursday, March 3, at his home.
    Born in Holyoke, Mass., he had been a resident of Stuart for eight years, coming from Cleveland, Ohio.
    He was graduated from Dartmouth College in 1922 and Tulane University School of Medicine, Alpha Omega Alpha, in 1929. He served as a colonel in the U.S. Medical Corps during World War II.
    He was a member of the Radiological Society of North America, serving as associate editor of its publication, Radiology. He was a past president of the Cleveland Academy of Medicine and the Lake County Medical Society; past commodore of Mentor Harbor Yacht Club and the Interlake Yachting Association.
    He belonged to USYRU, the International Order of Blue Gavel Association, the Anchor Line Yacht Club and the U.S. Power Squadron. He was a member of the Audubon Society, the American Museum of Natural History, Historical Society of Martin County, Stuart Men's Garden Association, American Civil Liberties Union, Grand Lodge of F&AM of Ohio and Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite.
    Survivors include four sons, Dr. George L. Sackett Jr. of Stuart, John E. Sackett of Columbus, Ohio, James W. Sackett of Fort Myers, and Dr. Joseph F. Sackett, of Madison, Wis.; 17 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
    Those who wish may make contributions to the American Cancer Society, 682 SE Monterey Road, Stuart, 34994, or Hospice of Martin County, 925 Lincoln Ave., Stuart 34994.
    Arrangements are under the direction of Aycock Funeral Home, Stuart.
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  • The Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio, 31 Jan 1994, p 12
    Majer
    Barbara Corcoran Majer beloved wife of Richard E., loving mother of James Sackett Jr. (of Texas), Karen Dever (of Texas), Steven Sackett (of Euclid), Michael Majer (of Georgia) and Mark Majer (of University Hts.), devoted grandmother of Corinne Rae Sackett, beloved daughter of Susan Francis Corcoran (of N.J.) and the late William Corcoran, dear sister of Francis Hughes (of N.J.), Joan West (of CA). William J. (of AZ), Robert S. (of N.J.) and Harold S. Corcoran (of AZ). Mass of Christian Burial 10:00am Tuesday at Gesu Church. Friends may call at the Fioritto Funeral Home, 5236 Mayfield Rd., Lyndhurst (East of Richmond Rd.) 2-4 and 7-9pm Monday. Contributions in her memory suggested to the R. Livingston Ireland Cancer Center of University Hospital, c/o Development Office, 2074 Abington Rd., Cleveland, OH. 44106-9971.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Stuart News, Stuart, Florida, 19 Mar 2006, p 30
    George Leslie Sackett Jr.
    George Leslie Sackett Jr., MD, age 82, passed away in his home in Stuart, FL, on March 16, 2006. He was born in Philadelphia, Ohio on February 10, 1924, the son of Dr. George L. Sackett and Cora Lenore Sackett (nee Hurst). The family moved to Cleveland, Ohio in 1938 and George attended school in Shaker Heights. He graduated from high school in 1940 and enrolled in Western Reserve University. George spent three years in the U.S. Army Medical Corps, as an x-ray technician (170th General Hospital) and spent most of his time in France during WWII. On returning from Europe, he graduated in 1947 from Case Western and enrolled in medical school at Tulane University in New Orleans. In September of 1950 George married Deborah Carroll Garver (1930-1985). He then graduated from Tulane in 1951. George completed internship and three years of residency in radiology at St. Luke's Hospital in Cleveland. Following this, the family spent a year in Toronto, Canada as an associate radiologist at the Hospital for Sick Children. Returning to Cleveland, George joined his father in a practice of radiology with Drs. Hill and Thomas where he worked as a radiologist in different hospitals until retirement in 1988.
    During his time at the practice, George was a member of the Cleveland and Ohio State Radiological Societies, a diplomat to the American Board of Radiology and a member and past President of the Medical Arts Club in Cleveland. He was also a member of the Board of Consultants of the Cleveland Police Department.
    George was an active member of the Cleveland Power Squadron and later, a member of the St. Lucie River Power Squadron, near his home in Stuart. George was also a member and past Commodore of the Mentor Harbor Yachting Club, as well as past Commodore of the Interlake Yachting Association. The Sackett family enjoyed membership in the Cleveland Skating Club. They also enjoyed sailing on the Great Lakes, as well as the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean. After retiring, George spent almost 10 years aboard his yacht, "Sesame," cruising extensively in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. He has been living in Stuart, Florida for the last several years.
    George is survived by his four children, George Sackett, III (Rene Waterhouse) residing in St. Louis MO, William Sackett (Martha Powell) living in Lima, Ohio, Tod Sackett (Connie Elston) of Mentor, Ohio and Abigail Skoch (Edwin), also in Mentor, Ohio. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 2 brothers, Joseph Sackett (Sheilah O'Connor), residing in Ponte Verde, Florida. He is preceded in death by his brother Jack Sackett (Denny Cool).
    A memorial service will be held in Stuart, Florida at the Hidden Harbor Club House on Wednesday 22 March 2006 at 2:00pm. An additional memorial service will be held at the Mentor Harbor Yacht Club on Saturday 25 March 2006 at 2:00pm. If you would like to make a contribution in memory of George, donations can be made to the Mentor Youth Sailing Association.
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  • Tehachapi News online, Tehachapi, CA, 10 Nov 2024
    Alonzo (Lon) Miles Sackett, September 21, 1934 - November 2, 2024
    Alonzo (Lon) Miles Sackett was born September 21, 1934 in Ellensburg, WA. He went to be with the Lord on November 2, 2024, at 90 years old in Reno, NV. A service will be held at First Baptist Church, Tehachapi, on November 18, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
    Lon worked for the State of California, CalTrans for 40 years, 1955 – 1995. He retired as a Highway Engineer. In 1954, he married Barbara (Graff) Sackett. They were married for 67 years, until her passing in 2021. In 1967, they moved to Tehachapi, where they lived for over 50 years. Lon directed the choir for 35+ years. He taught Sunday School for the adults for 45+ years.
    His favorite vacation was their trip to Israel. His favorite hobby was woodworking. He was best known for his crosses where he'd take them to Susan's (his daughter) Christian bookstore and she'd sell them. His favorite book is the Bible. His favorite song is "It is Well with my Soul". Favorite ice cream – Rocky Road. Favorite Football Team – Dallas. Favorite Baseball Team – the L.A. Dodgers. Favorite Basketball Team – L.A. Lakers.
    Lon was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara and daughter, Susan. He is survived by his other daughter, Sally, five grandsons, six great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.
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ADDED OCTOBER 2024

  • The New York Times, New York, New York, 1 Sep 1880, p 5
    Sackett.—On Thursday, Aug, 26, at Cleveland, Ohio, Israel Sackett, in the 72d year of his age.
    The remains were interred at Woodlawn, New York.
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  • Brooklyn Eagle, Brooklyn, New York, 3 Jun 1886, p 3
    Sackett—On Tuesday, June 1, Margaret J. Allen, widow of Israel Sackett, in her 74th year. Funeral services at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Thomas Randall, 572 Monroe st, Brooklyn, on Thursday, June 3, at 5 p.m. Interment at Woodlawn on Friday morning.
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  • Press-Register, Mobile, Alabama, 20 Oct 2010, p 20
    Sackett
    Raymond Louis Sackett- A native of Monroe, LA and a long time resident of Glen Dale, WV and Mobile, AL passed away on Saturday October 16, 2010. Born September 19, 1924 in Fairbanks, LA, he was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II and retired from Mountaineer Carbon Co. of Cresap WV.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor Franklin and Eveleen (Salmon) Sackett, his brother Richard Sackett, sister Barbara White, and daughter Patricia S. Fowler.
    He is survived by his wife Kathryn Moak Sackett, daughter Vicki (David) Carpenter of Mobile, son Victor (Terri) Sackett of Pittsburgh, PA, daughter Susan Sackett of Mobile, AL, grandchildren, Patrick (Erin) Carpenter of Houston, TX, Leslie (Robert) Murillo of Queen Creek, AZ, Kathryn Carpenter of Baton Rouge, LA, Christopher Carpenter of Mobile, AL, Theresa Munoz of Mobile, AL, and great grandson Tristen Murillo (who said "he was the greatest papa ever"). After retirement he enjoyed growing roses at Allen Memorial Park, watching golf, and his grandchildren.
    In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in memory of Raymond "Papa" Sackett to Allen Memorial Home Park- Attn: Assistant Administrator, 735 S. Washington Ave, Mobile, AL, The American Cancer Society, or Christ United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held from the graveside on Wednesday October 20, 2010 at 3PM. Interment will be in Pine Crest Cemetery.
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  • The Marietta Times, Parkersburg, WV, online edn, 12 Sep 2024
    Gary Edwin Sackett, 79, born December 28, 1944, of Williamstown, died unexpectedly on the weekend of September 7, 2024.
    Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Imogene Sackett. He is survived by his son, James (Melissa) Merrow, two grandchildren, Faye and Greta Merrow, and a sister, Lucy (Bill) Elkovitch.
    Gary was a very kind soul who never knew a stranger. He spent the last 15 years of his career serving the senior citizens of the O’Neill Senior Center in Marietta, Ohio, as a driver – a role that he took seriously and served with great pride. He made it his personal ministry to engage with and listen to all of the stories of the seniors who encountered him and they loved him for his gentle demeanor.
    Gary had an adventurous spirit and enjoyed physical fitness as well as many outdoor hobbies such as water skiing, hiking, biking, kayaking, and motorcycling. If the streets were dry, Gary would not hesitate to ride his motorcycle in temperatures well below freezing. In his 60’s, Gary took on the challenging task of learning to ride a unicycle. He succeeded quickly and became known around his hometown as "the unicycle guy".
    Gary also found a loving and welcoming church family at First Baptist Church in Williamstown. He tried very hard to attend every early Sunday morning service. Gary was a spontaneous free spirit who loved the simple things in life. He was not an individual who could be tied down, nor kept from being outside, enjoying each season to the fullest. It was most important to Gary that his personal free will always remained exclusively his to keep – even in his struggles with dementia.
    It was discovered that Gary was missing and in need of urgent help during the weekend of the Ohio River Sternwheel Festival. In a strong display of true human kindness and brotherly love, the community swiftly and generously responded with vast resources in attempt to locate Gary, including multiple West Virginia and Ohio police and fire departments, Air National Guard, several service dog teams, organized church search parties, private search groups, multiple drone teams, private boats, and a private helicopter. The family is overwhelmed with gratitude for the collective, kind community response that led to locating Gary on Sunday, September 8.
    The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the life-long friends and members of the community who supported Gary during his most difficult years while he was battling dementia.
    A graveside service will be held for Gary at 1pm on Saturday, September 14 at Riverview Cemetery in Williamstown. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the O’Neill Senior Center in Marietta, Ohio.
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ADDED SEPTEMBER 2024

  • The Columbus Republican, Columbus, Indiana, 13 Dec 1900, p 7
    In Society's Domain.
    Sackett-Abbett.
    The marriage of Miss Harriett M. Abbett, daughter of the late Rev. O. H. P. Abbett, and Mr. Joseph Sheppard Sackett, of Covington, Ky., occurred at high noon Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Gent. The Rev. Lewis Brown, of St. Paul's church, pronounced the ceremony in the presence of the immediate family and a few friends. Montani's orchestra played Mendelssohn's wedding march as the bridal party entered the drawing room and stood beneath a canopy of smilax and chrysanthemums. The only attendant was little Mary Louise Nemethy, who wore a dainty pink gown with a pink bow in her hair. The bride wore a handsome travelling gown of blue cloth, with a hat to match. Following the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served. The bride's table was round and was covered with a cloth embroidered in American beauties. A candelabrum, surrounded by eight single candlesticks, holding red candles, formed an effective centerpiece. Mr. and Mrs. Gent were assisted by Mrs. L. G. Nemethy and Miss Edna Gent. Guests from out of town were: Mr. John Abbett, of Denver; Mr. Preston S Abbett, of Columbus; Mr. Charles Hamilton, of Martinsville; Mr. Richard Thomas, of Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Sackett will be at home after January 1, at Covington, Ky.—Indianapolis Sentinel.
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  • Warren Times Mirror, Warren, Pennsylvania, 3 Mar 1908, p 1
    Three Damons Are Now Under Arrest
    Brother and Two Nephews of Principals In Corry Tragedy.
    Corry, Mar. 3.—A warrant was issued Monday afternoon by Alderman Davidson for the arrest of Alpheus, Clyde and Earl Damon, charging them with the murder of Albert Damon and Mrs. Jane Satterlee, in the rooms of the former on February 8th, and for which crime, John Silloway, the stepson, is locked up awaiting a hearing, charged with being an accessory to the crime.
    Mrs. Alice M. Damon, the widow of the dead man, swore to the information. The papers were given to Constable Carl who immediately left for West Spring Creek, the home of the accused, and the prisoners were brought to this city last night.
    The arrest of Alpheus, the brother, and the two nephews, is said to be but a forerunner for further arrests, which will be made after the Silloway hearing Thursday.
    It will be remembered that the coroner's jury held John Silioway as an accessory to the crime but placed the actual crime on no one.
    A peculiar circumstance is the bringing of two different aldermen into the case. Alderman Barker also acted as coroner.
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  • The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 3 Mar 1908, p 3
    Warrant For Damons On Charge Of Murder
    Three Spring Creek Relatives of Dead Corry Couple Suspected of Crime
    Special to The Inquirer.
    Corry, Pa., March 2.—Shortly after noon today Mrs. Alice M. Damon made a complaint before Alderman Davidson, charging Alpheus, Clyde and Earl Damon with murdering Albert Damon and Jane Satterlee on or about February 8 last. The Alderman issued a warrant, which was placed in the hands of Constable Carl, and he immediately left for the homes of the Damons, at Spring Creek, with three other officers.
    It will be remembered that Alpheus Damon is a brother of the murdered man, and that Earl and Clyde are nephews, being the sons of another brother, Chester Damon.
    It is stated that Alpheus was the greatest beneficiary by the deaths of Albert Damon and Jane Satterlee, having secured a bill of sale of the personal property, deeds for the real estate and that the insurance on Albert's life was made out to him. John Silloway, a step-son of the murdered man, who occupies a cell in the county jail with a charge of murder hanging over his head, will be brought to Corry Thursday afternoon for a hearing before Alderman Barker. The information accusing him of killing Albert Damon and Jane Satterlee was made by County Detective Watson. The three other men suspected live on a farm in Spring Creek and are well-to-do.
    Both victims were found dead February 7 in their rooms with many bones broken. At first it was thought to be suicide, but later examination proved that both had been murdered.
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  • The Conneautville Courier, Conneautville, Pennsylvania, 11 Mar 1908, p 1
    The Corry Murder Case.
    John Silloway, charged with being an accessory to the murder of Albert Damon and Mrs. Jane Satterlee, in Corry, Feb. 8th, and who has been in jail in Erie since that time, was taken to Corry on Saturday and given a preliminary hearing, resulting in his being held for trial at court. Alpheus Damon and his nephews, Clyde and Earl Damon, who were arrested charged with the same crime, after a hearing on Saturday, were discharged. Their arrest was considered an outrage, as there was no evidence offered tending to fasten the murder upon them. In the case of Silloway, no direct evidence was produced but the Justice decided that the case was one to go before a jury.
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  • The Buffalo Times, Buffalo, New York, 31 Mar 1909, p 2
    Sues Lawyer for False Imprisonment
    Special to The Buffalo Times.
    Corry, March 31.—An aftermath of the Damon alleged murder is the suit for damages which Alpheus Damon is bringing against Attorney Gerry Kincaid of this place. Kincaid was the widow's lawyer when the latter swore out a warrant charging the brother with murder. Now Damon demands damages for false arrest and imprisonment. The trial will be held this week.
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  • Warren Times Mirror, Warren, Pennsylvania, 28 Dec 1910, p 3
    Has Sued Lawyers.—An echo of the Damon murder mystery is the damage-suit in Erie brought by Alpheus Damon, of West Spring Creek, against Gerry and Blaine Kineaid, Corry lawyers. These lawyers defended John Silloway, who was accused of the crime by the district attorney. They are said to have claimed Damon knew something about his brother's murder, and his arrest was brought about. Damon was taken from his home and locked up. It is claimed he was refused a hearing and was treated to a test of Russian legal tactics. All this came out at his hearing when the case was dismissed against him. District Attorney Gifford and County Detective Watson never countenanced his arrest, it is said.
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  • The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 11 Mar 1925, p 17
    Union Veteran, 80, Falls Dead in Yard
    J. S. Sackett Formerly Operated Ohio Fish Hatcheries.
    Joseph S. Sackett, 80 years old, veteran of the Union Army in the War Between the States, died unexpectedly at 1:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon in the yard of his home at St. Matthews. Coroner Roy L. Carter pronounced death due to heart disease.
    Mr. Sackett had moved to St. Matthews two months ago from Newton, Ohio, where he had been in charge of the State fish hatcheries. He was a member of the Knights Templar and the Odd Fellows.
    Surviving him are his widow, Mrs. Harriet A. Sackett; a daughter, Mrs. Rose D. Estes, of Cincinnati, and a son, Leroy H. Sackett. The body will be sent to Washington Court House, Ohio, for burial.
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  • The Evening Times, Sayre, Pennsylvania, 13 Mar 1933, p 3
    Mrs. Ruth Horton
    Mrs. Ruth Elizabeth Horton died at the home of her son, Oliver Horton of 409 South Keystone Avenue, Sayre, at 5:30 p. m., Saturday, after a lingering illness. Mrs. Horton was the widow of Benjamin F. Horton, who died several years ago.
    She was born in Kingville, 0., Sept. 28, 1849. Coming to Pennsylvania, she had been a resident of Sayre since 1887. She was a charter member of the Church of Christ.
    Surviving her are two sons, Oliver Horton of Sayre and Horace Horton of Sheshequin; a step-son, Orin Horton of East Smithfield; two grandsons, and granddaughter.
    Funeral services will be held at the Church of Christ, Tuesday at 2:30 p. m. Rev. F. H. Randall, officiating. Burial will be in Tioga Point cemetery.
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  • The Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio, 9 Jan 1953, p 28
    Sackett, Etta, residence, 7720 Sagamore Ave.; beloved mother of Mrs. Harriet Robbins; grandmother and greatgrandmother; sister of Mrs. Harriet Lenihan, Mrs. Joseph Hickox, Mrs. Katherine Young and Mrs. Belle Wolf. Friends may call at Loree A. Wells Funeral Home, 8806 Euclid Ave. Services Friday, Jan. 9, at 2:30 p.m.
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  • The Orlando Sentinel, Orlando, Florida, 18 Jan 1956, p 22
    Sackett, Mr. Charles E. — Funeral services for Mr. Charles E. Sackett, 79, Cambridge Ave., Orlo Vista, who died Saturday in an Orlando hospital, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Fairchild Funeral Home chapel, Orlando, with the Rev. Oren H. Whitton officiatine. Mr. Sackett was born in Geneva, Ohio, and moved to Orlando 34 years ago from Jacksonville, Fla. He was a retired bookkeeper and a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Mattie; two sons, Willis Connor, Grand Haven, Mich., and Charles Jr., Orlo Vista; a daughter, Mrs. Kenneth Flint, Kankakee, Ill.; and a half-sister, Mrs. Harriett Robbins, Cleveland, Ohio. The family requests that flowers be omitted.
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  • The Miami News, Miami, Florida, 3 Jun 1960, p 25
    Deaths, Greater Miami
    Mrs. Grace I. Murray, 88, of 84 Grand Canal Dr.
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  • The Miami Herald, Miami, Florida, 3 Jun 1960, p 49
    Mrs. Grace I. Murray
    Services for Mrs. Grace I. Murray, 88, of 84 Grand Canal Dr., who died Wednesday will be at 9:30 a.m. today in Van Orsdel's Coral Gables Mortuary. She had been a resident of Miami for eight years. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Hazel Cox, Miami; three sons and four grandchildren.
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ADDED AUGUST 2024

  • Hamilton Freeman, Webster City, Iowa, 5 Aug 1874
    Obituary.
    Departed this life on Saturday morning last, Mrs. Caroline Halsey, the good and aged mother of Mrs. T. A. Conklin.
    Short funeral services were held at the house of Mr. Conklin, one and one-half miles southwest of this city, on Monday morning at 8 o'clock. Rev. G. R. Ransom, who has been the good mother in Israel's pastor for several years, officiated sympathetically and timely. A large concourse of the citizens accompanied cortigue [sic] from Mr. C's residence to the depot, when, on the 10 o'clock train, Mr. and Mrs. Conklin accompanied the deceased to Ottumwa [sic], Ill., for interment. The funeral sermon will be preached at the Congregational church by elder Ransom, on Sabbath morning, the 16th inst.
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  • The Ottawa Free Trader, Ottawa, Illinois, 15 Aug 1874, p 1
    Obituary.—Mrs. Caroline Halsey, relict of A. Halsey, dec'd., a former resident of Ottawa, died on the 31st ult, at Webster City, Iowa. She was 70 years of age.
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  • The Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati, Ohio, 7 Mar 1891, p 5
    Deaths.
    Sackett—Friday morning, at the family residence, East Norwood, Ohio, March 6, at 4:30 A. M., William Augustus Sackett, aged 82, of paralysis. Funeral Sunday, March 8, 2 P. M. Burial private. Please omit flowers. Interment at Spring Grove. Friends of the family invited. Train leaves C., L. and N. R. R. Depot at 1 P. M.
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  • The Weekly Pantagraph, Bloomington, Illinois, 8 Sep 1899, p 3
    Will Move to Heyworth.
    Rev. Myron Sackett, of Randolph, on Thursday last sold to Mr. Sylvester Peasley, a portion of his farm, consisting of 31 acres, for $2,000. Mr. Sackett will move to Heyworth to spend the remainder of his days. He is now 90 years old, but is still in full possession of his mental and physical faculties. His wife, who is in her eighties, also remains remarkably vigorous. Mr. Sackett has lived in Randolph since about 1840. Years ago he was a Methodist circuit rider.
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  • News Herald, Port Clinton, Ohio, 13 Jul 1900, p 1
    Alvah Sackett, formerly of Lakeside, a well known fruit grower, was killed by lightning at Barnesville, Ga, Monday morning. The remains were taken to Sandusky for interment; Rev. Mr. Hull, of Marblehead, conducted the services.
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  • The Pantagraph, Bloomington, Illinois, 10 Jan 1902, p 5
    Stories of the Aged.
    People of Advanced Years Who Are Now Living in Different Towns of McLean County.
    Heyworth and vicinity claims the honor of being the abiding place of some of the oldest people in McLean county.
    Mr. Myron Sackett was born in Livingston county, New York, September 3, 1809, went from there to Kentucky with his parents, then came to Illinois in 1818 and settled near Belleville came to Randolph township about 1856 and has lived in the vicinity ever since. He is getting feeble and his eyesight is failing, but is pretty rugged for one of his age. He was a local Methodist preacher for a number of years some thirty-five years ago. His wife is living, and they are the parents of several children.
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  • The Weekly Pantagraph, Bloomington, Illinois, 2 Oct 1903, p 9
    Death of Myron Sackett
    Mr. Myron Sackett died at his home in Heyworth Tuesday morning at 6:30 from the infirmities of old age. He was born Sept. 3, 1809, in Livingston county, N.Y. He moved with his parents to Kentucky in 1813, to Missouri in 1819, and to Randolph county, Ill., in 1820. He was married March 24, 1833, to Miss Elizabeth Hill. There were born to them nine children; two died in infancy, Sarah A. and Harriet E.; Jonathan H., Phoebe C., who grew to manhood and womanhood and afterwards died; Mrs. Mary C. Tyre of Heyworth; Sadie C. Miller, who lives in Winfield, Kas., and John H., who lives in Trinsdale, Kas. His wife died Jan. 12, 1851. He was again married July 31, 1853, to Miss Drucilla Brawnin. To this union three children were born, all of whom died in infancy. He moved to McLean county in 1856 to a farm four miles northeast of Heyworth, where he lived until about three years ago, when he moved to Heyworth. He joined the M. E. church in 1828 and was an ordained minister and was a circuit rider for a number of years. He also taught school for some time. He never held or aspired to any public office, but was a strong Republican from the time the party organized. His wife and three children survive him. He was grandfather to twenty-one grandchildren, twenty-two great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was always honest and upright in all his dealings. The funeral will be held at Shiloh church, four miles northeast of Heyworth, near his old home, where he used to preach. Rev. F. M. Harry will have charge. His wife is in poor health.
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  • The Weekly Pantagraph, Bloomington, Illinois, 6 Nov 1903, p 9
    Will of Myron Sackett.
    The will of Myron Sackett, of Heyworth, was admitted to probate Wednesday. To the wife, Drucella Sackett, is left the house and lot and all income therefrom and the personal property. At her death the real estate is to be sold and the money divided among the children—Zadie Catherine Miller, John Henry Sackett, Martha Humphrey, or her heirs, the grand children; Myron Tyree and Mrs. Etta Walden and a foster son, Alvah Gray. C. W. McComb is named as executor and the will bears the date of February 27, 1903.
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  • The Weekly Pantagraph, Bloomington, Illinois, 13 Nov 1903, p 8
    To Set Aside a Deed.
    A suit was entered Saturday by John H. Sackett, Zadie C. Miller, Mary Tryee, Martha Dufrene and William H. Horn against Granville Browning and Driscilla Sackett asking that a deed made by Myron Sackett on Feb. 6, 1903, be set aside. The plaintiffs allege undue influence of Mrs. Sackett and her brother and claim that the deed was given when Myron Sackett was in no condition to execute business.
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  • San Francisco Bulletin, San Francisco, California, 2 Dec 1906, p 35
    Deaths
    Sackett—In this city, November 30, Olga E. Sackett, beloved wife of Harry Edward Sackett, loving daughter of John and Hannah Falk, and sister of Emma, William, Helen and James Falk, a native of San Francisco, aged 30 years, 9 months and 26 days.
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  • Woodland Daily Democrat, Woodland, California, 3 Dec 1906, p 2
    Winters Waifs.
    Mrs. Harry Sackett was taken to the city last week to undergo a surgical operation. It was said she was near the point of death, but last reports are that she is recovering."
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  • Woodland Daily Democrat, Woodland, California, 12 Dec 1908, p 2
    Weddings of Recent Date
    H. E. Sackett and Miss Bryce Married at Winters
    Harry Edwood [sic] Sackett and Miss Lena Bryce were married Wednesday at high noon at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Mary Bryce, of Winters. The ceremony was performed by Rev. M. W. Coates of the Baptist church. The home was beautifully decorated with evergreens and hollyberries. Only the relatives of the.couple were present. The couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Chester Sackett. The ceremony was performed under a pretty wedding bell of holly and mistletoe.
    Miss Lena Bryce, for a number of years past, has been agent for the Sunset Telephone Company at Winters and proprietor of the telephone store which was purchased by Ed Dunnigan.
    Mr. Harry Sackett is a prosperous fruit grower of Winters, and a son of B. R. Sackett of Alameda.
    After the ceremony the happy couple went to their future home on one of the Sackett farms. The Citizen joins with their many friends in congratulations.
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  • The San Francisco Call and Post, San Francisco, California, 1 Apr 1912, p 10
    Deaths
    Sackett—In Alameda, March 30, 1912. Buel Ruthvan Sackett, beloved husband of Florence A. Sackett, and loving father of Louis A., Chester H., Harry E. and Florence M. Sackett and Mrs. R. Dinsmore, Mrs. F. W. Avers and Mrs. Roy Wyatt, a native of New York state, aged 78 years 2 months and 26 days.
    Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral services today (Monday), April 1, 1912, at 2:30 o'clock p. m., at his late residence, 1121 Lafayette street, Alameda. Incineration Oakland crematory (private).
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  • Woodland Daily Democrat, Woodland, California, 7 Dec 1933, p 8
    From the Files—25 Years Ago. A marriage license was issued this afternoon to Harry Edward Sackett and Lena Brice, both residents of Winters.
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  • Woodland Daily Democrat, Woodland, California, 14 Oct 1935, p 2
    Miss Chamberlin Weds Harry Sackett In Sacramento
    Miss Dorothy Chamberlin of Capay and Harry E. Sackett, Jr., of Davis, married Sunday in the Sacred Heart church at Sacramento.
    Miss Chamberlin is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Chamberlin, Capay Valley ranchers. Mr. Sackett is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sackett, prominent Davis residents.
    The bride wore a navy blue dress with white trimmings and navy blue accessories. Her corsage was of gardenias and lilies of the valley.
    Miss Patricia Weaver of Esparto, a cousin of the bride, was the maid of honor. Miss Weaver wore a rust outfit with brown accessories, and carried a bouquet of salmon baby roses.
    Albert Ichtertz of Winters, a school friend of the groom, was best man.
    The couple plan a ten day honeymoon in San Francisco, after which they will return to their new home in Davis.
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  • Winters Express, Winters, California, 23 Oct 1942, p 1
    Last Rites Held for Harry Sackett
    Final rites for Harry E. Sackett Sr. were largely attended, Saturday a. m., at the Presbyterian church, with committal in the local cemetery. Rev. Monroe Drew brought a brief message of comfort, closing with recital of the Shepherd Psalm, the deceased's favorite Seripture. C. P.Culton sang "Abide With Me," and "Sometime We'll Understand," Mrs. H. E. Mermod, pianist.
    Casket-bearers were life-long friends, E. E. Baker, Francis McGarr, Roy Wyatt, Fred Moody, Buell Dinsmore, A. C. Sullivan. Autumn flowers were lavish and beautiful, mute tributes of esteem.
    Out-of-town relatives were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wyatt, Esparto, Mrs. Brock Dickie and daughter, Mrs. Nellie May Crisp, Davis; Mrs. Harold Dickie, Dixon.
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  • Winters Express, Winters, California, 23 Oct 1942, p 8
    Card of Thanks
    We extend our sincere thanks for expressions of sympathy, also for floral tributes offered in our bereavement in the loss of husband and father.
    Mrs. H. E. Sackett
    Harry Sackett
    Buell Sackett
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  • St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis, Missouri, 8 & 9 Apr 1943, p 28
    Deaths
    Tendick, Myrtle E. (nee Sackett)—7116 Ravenberg, Thurs., April 8, 1943, beloved wife of Oliver Tendick, mother of Ruby Mae Hopkins, our sister, mother-in-law, daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, grandmother and aunt.
    Funeral Sat., April 10, 1 p.m., from Jay B. Smith Funeral Home, 7456 Manchester, to Valhalla Cemetery.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The St. Louis Star and Times, Missouri, 10 Apr 1943, p 6
    Deaths
    Mr. [sic] Myrtle E. Tendick, 52, of 7116 Rabenberg pl., who died Thursday, was buried today in Valhalla Cemetery following funeral services at the Jay B. Smith Funeral Home, 7456 Manchester av., Maplewood.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Edwardsville Intelligencer, Edwardsville, Illinois, 2 Apr 1946, p 17
    Mary Vera Lenra [sic] Sackett, daughter of Clarence Sackett and Katherine nee Schrumpff, was baptised Sunday. Her sponsors were Mary Schrumpff and Llenora Sackett.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Sacramento Bee, Sacramento, California, 27 Jun 1946, p 11
    Nevada Marriage Licenses, "Buell Arthur Sackett, 31, and Theresa O. Gonzales, 24, both of Vinters [sic], Calif."
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Sacramento Union, Sacramento, California, 29 Apr 1948, p 4
    Lena Sackett
    Woodland—Mrs. Lena Sackett, 70, long-time resident of the Winters district, died early yesterday at the Yolo General Hospital. She was a native of Kentucky and was married 38 years ago to Harry E Sackett.
    Kraft Brothers are making funeral plans.
    Mrs. Sackett is survived by two sons, Buel Sackett of Winters and Harry Sackett of Sonora.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Longview Daily News, Longview, Washington, 24 Oct 1952, p 8
    Births
    Cowlitz General Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Sackett, 603 Cowlitz Way, Kelso, boy on Oct. 23.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Press and Sun-Bulletin, Binghamton, New York, 20 Jun 1954, p 24
    James L. Sackett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louise Sackett of 5 Gaylord Street, is training as an Air Force technician at Warren Air Force Base, near Cheyenne, Wyo. He is an airman, third class.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Evening Times, Sayre, Pennsylvania, 6 May 1965, p 8
    Marriage Licenses, Towanda, Melvin H. Sackett and Jane Louise Bensley, both of Nichols.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Journal and Courier, Lafayette, Indiana, 13 Nov 1963, p 24
    Sackett-Flett
    Jefferson High School graduates, Miss Linda Jo Sackett and James H. Flett plan to be married Dec. 28 in Grace Evangelical Brethren Church.
    Announcement of their upcoming wedding is made by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Sackett of Rt. 3. Mr. Flett is the son of Mrs. Jack Cox, 412 S. 7th St.
    Miss Sackett was graduated from Indiana Business College.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Journal and Courier, Lafayette, Indiana, 31 Dec 1963, p 8
    Sackett-Flett Nuptials Read
    Grace United Brethren Church was the setting at 2 p.m. Saturday for the wedding of Miss Linda Jo Sackett and James H. Flett.
    The Rev. John E. Chambers read the double-ring ceremony for which the bride wore a gown of white satin brocade. The empire-style dress featured a Sabrina neckline and a draped bow at the back of the dome-shaped skirt, which had a separate chapel-length train. The bride's veil fell from a double crown of crystals and her flowers were red roses.
    Miss Nancy Ann Ferguson of Lebanon, the bride's niece, was maid of honor and Miss Shellie Cox, the bridegroom's sister, was bridesmaid. They wore street-length dresses of red velvet styled with scooped necklines, and carried e-shaped arrangements of red and white carnations and wore red velvet bows in their hair.
    The bride's niece and nephew, Kathy and David Sackett, were flower girl and ring bearer. Kathy wore red accessories with her white nylon dress.
    Attending the bridegroom as best man was Bob Skadberg of Fort Wayne. Ushers were Tom Wray of Fort Wayne, Gene Wilcox of Delphi and Ronald Day.
    Mr. and Mrs. Lee Sackett of Rt. 3 are the parents of the bride. The bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Jack B. Cox of 412 S. 7th St., who was hostess for a rehearsal party in the home of Mrs. Lilian Howard on Road 25 North. A reception in the church basement followed the ceremony.
    The couple were graduated from Jefferson High School. The bride also is a graduate of Lafayette Business College. They will make their home at the Cor-Dale Trailer Court.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Star-Gazette, Elmira, New York, 1 Jan 1978, p 11
    The Tioga County (N.Y.) Sheriff's Department said a passenger was injured about 8:25 p.m. Friday when an auto driven by Melvin H. Sackett, 45, of Lockwood, went out of control on the Day Hollow Road in the Town of Owego.
    Deputies said the vehicle travled 270 feet off the road until coming to rest on a lawn owned by Raymond Hallett.
    The passenger Mrs Jane L. Sackett, 35, was taken to Ideal Hospital in Endicott for treatment of minor injuries and was released.
    Deputies said Sackett was ticked for failure to keep right.
    The Campville Fire Department Emergency Squad assisted at the scene.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Leaf-Chronicle, Clarksville, Tennessee, 4 Aug 1996, p 11
    Muriel Pratt
    Muriel Joan Pratt, 68, Erin, died Friday, Aug. 2, 1996, at her home.
    Funeral arrangements will be announced by Nave Funeral Home, Erin.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Press and Sun-Bulletin, Binghamton, New York, 6 Aug 1996, p 9
    Muriel J. Pratt of Binghamton
    Muriel J. Pratt, 68, passed away Friday, August 2, 1996 in Erin, Tenn. She was predeceased by her parents, Arthur and Margaret Collins. She is survived by her husband, Harold B. Pratt, Binghamton; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Judy and James DeVaul, Binghamton, Margaret Middleton-Sackett and Edward Middleton, Binghamton, Danielle Pratt, Binghamton; one son, Harold Sackett, Fla.; three special grandchildren, Stephanie Beale, Justin Finch and Aminah Shabazz; also several other grandchildren; four great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins; one uncle; two foster daughters, Tina Turner, Binghamton, LuAnne White,, Binghamton; and many close friends.
    Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. from the Wm. R. Chase & Son Funeral Home, 44 Exchange St., Binghamton, with the Rev. Gary Doupe officiating. Burial will be in the Islamic Cemetery of the Southern Tier, Maine, N.Y.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Journal and Courier, Lafayette, Indiana, 5 Dec 2011, p 7
    Norman E. Rudder, 84
    Norman Earl Rudder, 84 years old of North Salem, IN, died Sunday, December 4, 2011 in Hendricks Regional Health.
    He was born July 17, 1927 in Hendricks County, son of the late Tullie H. and Pearl E. Rudder.
    He married Jean Susanne Pepper on February 2, 1951. She preceded him in death.
    He was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 6 sisters.
    He served in the US Navy during World War II.
    He was a member of American Legion in Lafayette and attended North Salem United Methodist Church.
    Surviving are daughters, Nancy (Ron) Kneeland of North Salem, and Lori Rudder of Jamestown, Companion, Linda Flett of Lafayette and daughters, Jetta (Mike) Balsar and Jill Flett, 3 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.
    A memorial service will be held at North Salem United Methodist Church, Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Ann Spahr officiating.
    In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the North Salem United Methodist Church Elevator Fund, PO Box 238, North Salem, IN 46165.
    Online condolences may be made at www.porterfuneralhome.us.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]

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  • Rutland Weekly Herald, Rutland, Vermont, 29 Nov 1831, p 4
    Underhill.
    The Proprietors of the 4th division of lots of Land in the Town of Underhill, in the county of Chittenden and State of Vermont, who are delinquent in the payment of Tax of one Dollar and thirty-four cents on each of said Lots, voted by said Proprietors on the 3d day of January, A.D. 1831, to defray the expense of alloting said fourth division, are hereby notified that so much of each of said Lots will be sold at Public Vendue at my dwelling house, in Underhill, on the first day of January next, at nine o'clock, A.M. of said day, as will pay said Tax with costs, unless prevented by previous payment. The names of the delinquents are as follows:
    Joseph Sackit, jr., James Sackit, Peter Sackit, Joseph Sackit, … James Sackit, 3d, Samuel Sackit, John Sackit, … Wm. Sackit, ….
    William Barney, Collector.
    Underhill, Oct. 25 1831.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Litchfield Enquirer, Connecticut, 11 Oct 1832, p 3, "Married, In New Haven, Mr. Cephas Clark, to Mrs. Betsey Sackett, both of North-Haven." [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Plattsburgh Republican, 8 Jan 1853, p 2
    Deaths.
    In Plattsburgh, (at Salmon River,) on the 10th ult., Patty Martin, wife of Mr. Levi Martin, aged 46 years. Mrs. M. was a native of Colchester, Vt., and was for many years a consistent and exemplary member of the Baptist Church.
    [Transcribed from GenealogyBank image by Chris Sackett]
  • Syracuse Evening Chronicle, 29 Jun 1854
    The Cholera.—A case of Cholera which terminated fatally last night, has created some excitement among our citizens, and in order to correct any misapprehensions we have taken particular pains to learn the whole particulars; and we are glad to be able to show that in every particular the cautionary words of our authorities and of the press in general, deserve implicit attention.
    Yesterday afternoon, a farmer named Harmon Van Buren, with a friend named Schermerhorn, arrived in this city from the west, and put up at the Hotel of Mr. Baker, corner of Fayette and Salina streets. Setting in the doorway, he was suddenly seized with diarrhoea and remarked that his sight was beclouded and he was faint, yet chilly. Dr. Shipman was sent for, and at once pronounced the case a fatal one, collapse having ensued upon the rice-water evacuation, & c. Dr. Samson was called in, and concurred with Dr. Shipman in tracing the identity of the symptoms with those of the cases occurring in 1832, under their observation and treatment.
    Mr. Van Buren died at 9 o'clock last night—aged 62 1-2 years—only eleven hours after his first attack. The deceased had been formerly a farmer, at Gouverneur, St. Lawrence county, and had been to Illinois to purchase a farm; returning through Canada, he was among the passengers who were imperilled by a mishap at Princeton, C.W.; and, passing across the Lake, he took the Central Railroad at Rochester, taking no regular meals, but upon an empty stomach he ate some cold pie at a Saloon. On arriving here he was faint and exhausted, and sat in the draught at the doorway, where the first manifestation of the consequence of his persistent violation of nature was made. The long suspension of the natural course he had pursued as a farmer, under the aggravations of accumulated excitements—all of them sufficient separately to endanger any man's health under ordinary circumstances—are forcible arguments for quiet, orderly, cleanly and regular attention to nature's laws, and an avoidance of excitement. A studious regard to food, selecting supplies according to physical condition, are items of the utmost importance.
    The Cholera has been here, in a fearfully retributive form, and it will be well for all to heed its lesson, avoiding the excesses which have in this instance been so signally chastised.
    [Transcribed from Ancestry image by Chris Sackett]
  • Rochester Daily American, 1 Jul 1854, p 2
    A farmer by the name of Harmon Van Buren died of Cholera in Syracuse, on Wednesday. He had been very irregular in his habits for three or four days, and had eaten improper food. He died in 11 hours after the first attack.
    [Transcribed from GenealogyBank image by Chris Sackett]
  • Vermont Chronicle, Bellows Falls, Vermont, 6 Feb 1864, p 8
    Marriages.
    In Bradford, on the 2d, inst., by Rev. S. McKeen, D.D., Mr. Thomas Staunton Brownell, of Colchester, and Miss Angie L. Baldwin, daughter of Hon. George P. Baldwin, of Bradford.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Indianapolis News, Indianapolis, Indiana, 23 Apr 1874, p 4
    Mrs. Martha Sackett, an aged pioneer, and the mother of C. O. Sackett, the typo, died Monday last near Irvington, aged 88. She was a life-long member of the Society of Friends, and a lady of culture and refinement. Her husband, Dr. Sackett, settled in Wayne county in 1810, and held the office of County Recorder for 21 years.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Burlington Standard, 17 Apr 1880
    Died.
    In Burlington, on Tuesday, April 13th, 1880, Mr. J. R. Hart, aged 82 years 10 days.
    The relatives of the deceased wish to take this opportunity to express their heartfelt gratitude and thanks to their many friends for their kindness and aid in this sudden bereavement.
    [Transcribed from Find a Grave image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Reedsburg Times-Press, Reedsburg, Wisconsin, 22 Apr 1880, p 1
    Wisconsin State News.
    Mr. J. R. Hart, eighty-two years old, was struck by a passenger train a mile east of Burlington on the morning of the 13th, receiving injuries from which he died in half an hour.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Weekly Leader, Bloomington, Illinois, 3 Mar 1881
    Randolph. Feb. 26.—John H. Sackett, of Cowley county, Kan., has returned with his sister, who was also living in Kansas. His sister is now at her father's, Rev. Myron Sackett, where she is prostrated with that dread disease, consumption.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Chittenden Reporter, Jericho, Vermont, 28 Aug 1883, p 4
    Dr. Cilley has been appointed guardian for Mrs. Nancy Martin.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Weekly Recorder, Fayetteville, New York, 31 Oct 1889
    Mrs. Harriet Sackett died Saturday evening about half past nine o'clock after a long illness.
    Obituary.
    Mrs. Sackett, better known as Mrs. Upham Williams, found rest at her home, corner of Seneca and Cherry Sts, Oct. 26, 1889. She was born near Montpelier, Vt., Jan. 29, 1814. In 1832 she was married to Erastus Upham. From this union there were four children. She was married to Joseph Williams April 2nd 1856 at Fayetteville. Mrs. Williams had one daughter. In 1881 she was married to Harry C. Sackett.
    [Extracted from Find a Grave image by Chris Sackett]
  • Burlington Free Press, Burlington, Wisconsin, 6 May 1891, p 4
    Died
    Hartt—At her home in this village on Saturday morning, May 2nd, 1891, at ten minutes past ten o'clock, of old age and general debility, after an illness of several weeks, Mrs. Nancy S. Hartt, aged 86 years and 4 months.
    The funeral occurred at the house, corner of Lewis and Conkey streets last Sunday afternoon, Rev. L. A. Pettibone officiating.
    The bereaved sons and daughters of deceased have the sympathy of the entire community.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Indiana, 29 Dec 1897, p 2
    Mrs. Emily Sackett.
    Wabash, Ind., Dec. 28.—Mrs. Emily Sackett, one of the oldest residents of Wabash, died this morning of old age. She was born ninety-two years ago in New York, and until a few years ago made her home at Columbus, O., whence she came to Wabash. The funeral takes place Wednesday at 3:30 o'clock.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Udall News, Udall, Kansas, 18 Dec 1908, p 1
    Sackett–Sidle.
    Mr. Hilton Sidle and Miss Myrtle Sackett were married by Probate Judge J.G. Shreves at his home Saturday evening. The young couple succeeded in keeping the marriage a secret until today when the story leaked out.—Free Press.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Arkansas City Daily News, Arkansas City, Kansas, 10 Feb 1909, p 5
    Winfield Courier, Winfield, Kansas, 11 Feb 1909, p 7
    Marriage Licenses.
    February 6.
    Hilton Sidle, Winfield ... 18
    Myrtle E. Sackett ... 17
    (Parents consent for both.)
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Winfield Courier, Winfield, Kansas, 11 Feb 1909, p 7
    Sackett-Sidle
    Miss Myrtle Sackett and Mr. Hilton Sidle, both of Winfield were married by Probate Judge Shreves at his residence in Winfield the evening of Saturday, February 6, 1909.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Seattle Union Record, Seattle, Washington, 15 Aug 1925, p 1
    Cafe Man Elopes With Stepdaughter
    Declared to have eloped with his own stepdaughter, William B. Hopkins, restaurant man, of 5202 Ballard Ave., was being sought by law enforcement agencies throughout the state Saturday.
    He left his home hurriedly Saturday at 5 a.m. in company with his wife's 16-year-old daughter by a former marriage, Ruby Seidle, according to neighbors.
    The mother and wife, Mrs Myrtle Hopkins, called at the prosecuting attorney's office within a few hours of the disappearance of her husband and daughter and became the complaining witness to a warrant charging Hopkins with contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile. Police officials also were notified, and a widespread search was in progress Saturday afternoon.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Seattle Union Record, Seattle, Washington, 17 & 18 Aug 1925, p 7
    Marriage Licenses
    William B. Hopkins, 27; Ruby Sidle, 19, both of Seattle.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Seattle Star, Seattle, Washington, 17 Aug 1925, p 1
    Bride's Mother Says Bridegroom Belongs to Her!
    Both Women Insist They Are Wives of William D. Hopkins When He Is Arrested by the Police
    Seattle police Monday were called upon to solve the domestic problem of whether William D. Hopkins, 27, is the husband of Mrs. Myrtle McKinley [sic], 39, or her daughter, Ruby, 16.
    Hopkins and the girl were arrested Monday morning in a downtown apartment after a two-day search, instigated by the mother of Ruby.
    Mrs. Hopkins insists that she is the wife of Hopkins. He denies he married her.
    "Ruby and I love each other; we were married Saturday morning," said Hopkins.
    He produced a marriage certificate showing he and Ruby were married Saturday by the Rev. A. E. Greene, formerly pastor of the Emanuel Baptist church, 24th ave. S. and Main st. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bingston were given as witnesses.
    "Ruby's mother has no legal right to my name," Hopkins declared, after his arrest. "I will admit that we left Wichita, Kan., last December as man and wife and have lived that way since, but everyone, including her friends and relatives, and even Ruby, knew that we were not sent to our marriage," said Hopkins.
    Mrs. Hopkins insisted to Policewoman Sylvia Hunsecker that Hopkins had married her in Wichita last December. She explained to Mrs. Hunsecker her lack of a marriage certificate by saying she had torn it up in a fit of anger against Hopkins.
    Hopkins told The Star his strange story of romance and domestic entanglement.
    "Ruby and her mother came West with me last winter from Wichita, Kan. I told Mrs. Finney that I loved her daughter Ruby and that she loved me and asked for her consent to our marriage.
    "She refused to let us marry. I then offered to take her back to Kansas and wait until Ruby was 18, but she would not hear of it.
    "Saturday, Ruby and I got a marriage license and were married. She gave her age as 19. When we saw in the papers that we had run away we decided to stay and fight it out. We have done nothing wrong and we have a right to be married and to love each other."
    Hopkins was charged with a statutory offense involving the girl. This charge will probably be canceled in the face of the marriage.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Seattle Union Record, Seattle, Washington, 17 Aug 1925, p 1, 18 Aug 1925, p 2
    Love Dream Blasted By Policemen
    Love's young dream was blasted Monday when detectives broke in on William B. Hopkins, 28, and Ruby Seidle, 16, his bride of two days, with whom he eloped from her mother's home, 5202 Ballard Ave., Saturday morning. The couple were occupying a suite in an apartment at Seventh Ave. and Madison St.
    Police had been looking for Hopkins and the girl following her mother's action in swearing out a warrant for the man, whom she insists is her husband.
    "There is nothing to that stuff about Mrs. Finney and me being married," Hopkins said from his jail cell, where he is being held while the police and the prosecuting attorney’s office determine the nature of a charge to be brought against him after the tangled affairs of the family triangle are investigated. He is held on an open charge, but the prosecutor has a warrant out in which the girl's mother charges him with contributing the delinquency of a minor.
    "I am not the girl's step-father," Hopkins declared.
    He calls the mother Mrs. Finney, and says she brought him west to Seattle from Wichita, Kan., two months ago in her automobile, knowing full well that there was never a wedding ceremony.
    "It is just jealousy on the mother's part. That story she gave the morning paper is all the bunk."
    Meanwhile the senior Mrs. Hopkins, or Mrs. Finney, as Hopkins speaks of her when talking to newspaper men, is seeking means of putting the young Lochinvar so far behind the bars that he will be years in digging out. Anger showed in every line of her face when she mentioned his name Monday at the police station, but they were lines that softened and curved into a smile when she spoke to her daughter. The girl, 16 and pretty, had stolen the mother's sweetheart and should be punished — still the mother could not find it in her heart to scold. At least not while the two were talking to the detective at headquarters.
    Hopkins and the girl fled at 5 o’clock in the mother's flivver from the mother's home over a small restaurant which the mother had purchased on Ballard Ave. They were married four hours later by Alvah E Greene, 619 Thompson building, a sanipractic physician who holds a license to preach in the Baptist church. The car was found in front of Hopkins' sister's home 712 Fifth Ave.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Seattle Union Record, Seattle, Washington, 19 Aug 1925, p 15, 20 Aug 1925, p 7
    Government Investigates Hopkins Case
    Federal authorities began an investigation Wednesday looking toward prosecution under the Mann act of William B. Hopkins, former Wichita, Kan., man, who is held in the city jail here while Mrs. Myrtle Hopkins and her 16-year-old daughter, Ruby, both claim him as husband.
    Women operatives of the department of justice, learning that Hopkins brought the older woman with him across four state boundaries to Seattle, took an interest in the case and began conferring with county authorities Wednesday.
    Meanwhile Ruby, the child-bride of five days, was spirited away by the police. Policewoman Sylvia Hunsicker refused to disclose her whereabouts.
    Charges and counter charges loomed in the tangled love case Wednesday when Hopkins admitted in his cell that he has another wife in the south. He married a Miss Florence Goble in Oklahoma, he said, adding that he believes she obtained a divorce after he came west.
    Deputy Prosecutor Eugene Meacham said Wednesday that if the former marriage had not been legally cancelled, a charge of bigamy would be brought against Hopkins. He was unable, however, to get confirmation of the Oklahoma marriage.
    Charges of lewdness may also be brought against "Mrs. Hopkins," it was hinted, if it develops that she was not the wife of Hopkins when he married Ruby, as the couple was living together.
    The only charge on file against Hopkins at present is that of contributing to delinquency of a minor child, the count for which he was arrested on a warrant sworn to by "Mrs. Hopkins."
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Alton Evening Telegraph, Alton, Illinois, 22 Mar 1945, p 20
    Pfc. Byron Sackett Hurt in Action
    Less than two weeks after his nineteenth birthday, Pfc. Byron E. Sackett of the 275th Infantry Regiment was wounded in France on Jan. 15. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan H. Sackett of 3010 Edgewood avenue. The parents recelved a telegram from the War Department Feb. 6 informing them their son had been wounded.
    A letter written on Feb. 1 in France has been received by the parents, the only one they have had from Pfc. Sackett since he went overseas. He said he was all right and described his surroundings as "fine" but said nothing of having been hurt. He said he had had his feet frost-bitten. in December soon after arriving in France.
    Pfc. Sackett attended Alton High School. The family moved to Pittsfield later and he graduated there. He was born at Meredosia. Before entering the army he attended Alton Vocational School. He entered the army May 16, 1944, and had trained at Camp Robinson, Little Rock, Ark. He went overseas last November after being stationed a short while at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Alton Evening Telegraph, Alton, Illinois, 4 Apr 1951, p 9
    Sackett-Taylor Wedding Friday, March 30
    Miss Darlene Taylor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Taylor of 2121 Country Club drive, became the bride of Byron Sackett, son of and Mrs. Jonathan H. Sackett, 3010 Edgewood avenue, Friday, March 30, at 2 o'clock in Calvary Baptist Church, with the Rev. J. Curtis Martin officiatIng. Glenn Sackett was best man for his brother and Mrs. Maurice Elfgen, twin sister of the bride, was matron of honor. The wedding was attended by members of the immediate families. The double ring ceremony was used by the officiating clergyman.
    Miss Taylor and her sister wore suits of blue and matching accessories. A corsage of white carnations was pinned to the bride's shoulder, and yellow carnations formed a corsage worn by the matron of honor.
    A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, and later Mr. Sackett and bride left Carbondale where they are residing at 310 South Graham avenue.
    Graduates of Alton High School, Mr. and Mrs. Sackett are students at Southern Illinois University. Mrs. Sackett will receive her degree in June but Mr. Sackett, who served in the Army for two years, will complete his studies next winter.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]

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  • Lynchburg Daily Virginian, Lynchburg, Virginia, 29 Apr 1854, p 2
    Obituary.
    Died on the 27th inst., after a painful illness of six weeks, Evalina Elizabeth Sackett, wife of Benjamin F. Sackett, aged 38 years, 2 months and 14 days.
    East Tennessee papers requested to copy.
    Funeral Notice.
    The funeral services of the late Mrs. B. F. Sackett will take place at her late residence on Church Street, at half past 9 o'clock a.m., today (Saturday.) The friends and acquaintances of the family are invited to attend.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Examiner and Chronicle, New York, NY, 18 Nov 1869, p 5
    Deaths
    In Bennettsburg, N.Y., Sept. 10th, Mrs. Gratia Sackett aged 82 years.
    She became a member of the Baptist church in early life, and was permitted to witness the conversion of her husband and a large family of children. A mother in Israel has gone to her reward.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Press, Stafford Springs, Connecticut, 17 Oct 1889, p 1
    The following are the lists of town officers elected by the several towns in this vicinity last week, not before published: ... Andover—Town clerk, Frederick A Sackett.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Press, Stafford Springs, Connecticut, 8 Oct 1891, p 3
    Town meetings. ... Andover.—Town clerk, Fred A. Sackett, d; selectmen, M.S. Topliff, E.H. Cooke, A.P. Lathrop. No license. The town remains no license.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The News and Advance, Lynchburg, Virginia, 30 Nov 1895, p 6
    Death of an Aged Man.
    Mr. Benjamln F. Sackett Dies in Appomattox.
    The sad intelligence of the death of Mr Benjamin F. Sackett, who died yesterday morning in Appomattox, reached the city yesterday, and was a grievous shock to his relatives and friends. Deceased was born in the State of Connecticut 87 years ago, and, though of such advanced age, retained to the last that strength and vigor of intellect that distinguished him throughout his long and useful career. Early in life he removed from his northern home and located at New Orleans, where he resided for many years.
    At one time in his life, he made his home in Lynchburg, and one of the old landmarks, Sackett's Hill, now stands as a monument to his memory. Many years ago the building on the site of the present Hurt's Mill was used by Mr. Sackett for storing lumber. The latter years of his life, he passed in the county of Appomattox, where for several terms he filled the position of deputy treasurer. Mr. Sackett was a member of the Presbyterian church, and a man of consistent piety. His bright mind and store of knowledge rendered him a most interesting conversationalist, while his ready wit and courteous manner won him friends wherever he went.
    He leaves two children—Mr. Charles H. Sackett, a prominent lawyer of this city, and Mrs. George T. Peers, wife of the county clerk of Appomattox.
    The remains will be brought to the city for interment this afternoon by the 2.10 Norfolk and Western train.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The News and Advance, Lynchburg, Virginia, 1 Dec 1895, p 6
    Funeral of the Late Mr. Sackett.
    The funeral services of the late Mr. Benjamin F. Sackett, who died on Thursday at Hotel Appomattox in West Appomattox, took place yesterday afternoon at 2:10 o'clock from the Union station. The remains had been brought up from Appomattox, and upon their arrival were conveyed direct to the Presbyterian cemetery. The services at the grave were conducted by Rev. Dr. R. H. Fleming and were of a touching character. Deceased was laid to rest beside his wife, who preceded him to the grave many years ago.
    The pall-bearers were Messrs. Jno. W. Harvey, J. M. Armistead, John C. Woodson, F. S. Kirkpatrick, A. F. Thomas and E. G. Hix.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Transcript-Telegram, Holyoke, Massachusetts, 29 Dec 1897, p 8
    Golden Wedding at Westfield
    Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sackett of Westfield celebrated their golden wedding anniversary yesterday. Mr. Sackett is 80, and was born at Westfield. He was the son of Russell Sackett. His ancestors were among the original settlers of the town, and the early records show that citizens of that name were among the prominent property owners of the settlement. Mr. Sackett lived as a boy on the north side of the Westfield river. As a youth he worked on the old canal and drove a horse while the feeder at Salmon Falls was being constructed. He is one of veteran whip makers of Westfield, and in the early days worked in various shops. He was one of the earliest retailers of beef in Westfield, and was engaged in the meat business for thirty-seven years, retiring in 1888. Mrs. Sackett is sixty-seven and was also born at Westfield. Her maiden name was Sophia Hanchett, and her father was Samuel Hanchett. She was seventeen when married. The officiating clergyman was Rev. Minor Raymond, a Methodist minister, afterward principal of Wesleyan academy at Wilbraham. Mr. Sackett's sister, Eliza Sackett, and a man named Sanderson stood up for the couple. Mr. Sackett is the last of a family of ten children, while Mrs. Sackett has a brother and three sisters living. The sisters are: Mrs. Mary A. Meeker of Northampton, Mrs. Elizabeth Allen of Westfield, and Mrs. Sarah M. Brown of Springfield. All three were present at the anniversary yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Sackett have but one child, Frederick H. Sackett, cashier of the National bank of Westfield.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Newark Star-Eagle, Newark, New Jersey, 7 Oct 1915, p 17
    Deaths
    Bioren—At Irvington, N.J., October 6, 1915, Rose Bioren, mother of William Clark and Lulu Sackett, in her 81st year.
    Funeral service will be held at her late home, at 127 Nesbit terrace, on Friday, October 8, at 2:30 p.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Interment in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Hartford Courant, Hartford, Connecticut, 28 Jul 1932, p 4
    Frederick A. Sackett.
    Andover, July 27.—(Special.)—Frederick A. Sacket, 89, town clerk of Andover for 35 years until his retirement in 1927, died at the home of Mrs. George T. Platt in Andover Wednesday. He was born in Cabotsville, Mass., a son of Edward and Mary C. (Janes) Sackett. He leaves his wife and two step-daughters, Mrs. Verna Rose, of Columbia and Mrs. Bertha Combs, of West Hartford. He had lived in Andover since 1888 and operated a general store there until 1927, when he sold the business to the late Edward Standish. He was a Democrat and besides being town clerk held other town offices at various times. Funeral services will be held at the Andover Congregational Church, Friday at 2 p.m. Rev. Wallace I. Woodin will officiate. Burial will take place in the Cedar Hill Cemetery.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Berkshire Eagle, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 14 Feb 1981, p 6
    On dean's list
    Martin Alan Temple of Cummington and Russell Dean Sackett Jr. of 476 Crane Ave. are among students at the University of Maine at Orono who have been named to the dean's list for the fall semester.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Berkshire Eagle, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 30 Jun 1991, p 10
    Russell D. Sackett Sr.
    Pittsfield — Russell D. Sackett Sr., 69, of 476 Crane Ave. died Friday at his home of cancer of the pancreas and liver and hyperparathyroidism.
    He was born in Springfield on Oct. 16, 1921, the son [of] Herbert H. and Jennetta Dean Sackett. He graduated from Springfield Technical High School in 1940, after which he entered the GE apprentice program.
    Mr. Sackett retired from GE as a manager of computer and control drafting with 42 years of service.
    An Army veteran of World War II, Mr. Sackett served with the 307th Regiment, 77th Infantry Division, Company F. He was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received on Okinawa. Mr. Sackett was a member of the First United Methodist Church and a charter member of the Springside House Greenhouse Group. He was also a member of the GE Quarter Century Club and the Retired Drafting Organization and was Boy Scout Troop 1 committee and merit badge counselor.
    He was an avid gardener and was known for his flowers and tomato plants. He enjoyed fishing for trout and woodworking.
    He leaves his wife, the former Faith E. Jillson, whom he married Sept. 25, 1954; a son, Russell D. Sackett Jr. of Pittsfield; a daughter, Miss Rebecca D. Sackett of Pittsfield; two sisters, Mrs. Janet S. Meacham of Westfield and Mrs. Ruth S. Thomas of Columbia, S.C., and five stepgrandchildren.
    He has donated his eyes to the New England Eye Bank and has donated his body for research at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Cremation will follow.
    There will be no funeral. A memorial gathering will be Tuesday from 7 to 9 at First United Methodist Church.
    In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Berkshire Eagle, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 13 Mar 2008, p 14
    Faith J. Sackett
    1926-2008
    Pittsfield—Faith J. Sackett, 81, formerly of Crane Avenue, died Monday afternoon, March 10, 2008, at Hillcrest Commons after a long battle with diabetes and Alzheimer's Disease.
    Born June 17, 1926 in Gardner, daughter of Walter and Elizabeth Jillson, she was a 1943 graduate of Gardner High School. She also graduated from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, with a degree in medical technology in 1946.
    After graduation, she began her career as a medical technologist in the laboratory at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington, Conn. Faith worked in Leominster Hospital before moving to Pittsfield in 1954. She was employed at the former Pittsfield General Hospital and Hillcrest Hospital in the chemistry department of the lab for many years, retiring in 1982.
    Mrs. Sackett was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She was member of the American Guild of Organists and was a substitute organist for many area churches.
    She enjoyed gardening, bowling, traveling, baking pies for church dinners, singing in the choir, playing bells in the Aldersgate bell ringers and playing the organ and piano. After retirement, she assisted her daughter with running a home daycare.
    Her husband, Russell D. Sackett: Sr., whom she married on Sept. 25, 1954 in Gardner, died in 1991.
    She leaves a son, Russell D. Sackett Jr., and a daughter, Rebecca D.,Sackett, both of Pittsfield; a sister, Janet Morse of West Hartford, Conn.; five step-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren.
    Funeral notice: Faith has donated her body to the University of Massachusetts Medical school. A memorial gathering will be held Wednesday, March 19, 2008, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 55 Fenn St.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]

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  • The Daily Graphic, New York, NY, 27 Jun 1873, p 6
    The Death Penalty.
    Execution of the Westfield Murderer.
    Springfield, Mass., June 27.—Albert H. Smith, the murderer of Charles D. Sackett at Westfield, last November, was hung here to-day at 11 a.m.
    Second Despatch.
    Springfield, June 27.—Smith was visited yesterday by a large number of persons, including his brother Charles, who arrived to take the body to Baltimore. No other relative of the prisoner was here. His so-called confession contains nothing new, but is simply a narrative of the murder and the causes leading to it, which Smith has been writing for a week. All has been admitted by Smith, except as to the deliberate intention to commit murder, and on this point he confesses nothing, but still asserts strongly that the murder was the result of an insane passion which he could not control, and for which he believes he never was morally responsible. He says that it was on that fatal 28th of November night that he went to Westfield to see Jennie Bates, not knowing that she was at the theatre at the time. He startted up to her house, but on the way he found out she and Sackett had gone to the theatre. "There I was," he says, "and felt like one that could die, and all the feelings that ever animated human breast were in mine. I was like one that was mad, and in fact I must have been partly so, from what was said on trial against me. I know nothing after that hour. Sackett was with Jennie. I know nothing of what Boderay or the two night watchmen said I did at the depot. All is new to me. If I was in the condition they say I was in, I was a wild or crazy man. I remember meeting Jennie and Sackett together on the sidewalk. Then, as a wild man still, I shot down Sackett; but as for the shooting of the girl I will say and always have said it was through an accident. When I heard she was shot, I felt sorry, and have shed many tears for her, because she was shot by me. I knew not what I was about or doing." On hearing the order given yesterday to get the cap for the execution, Smith remarked, "Get any old cap; one or two sizes too large will do just as well, and save the county two dollars."
    Last night he partook of a hearty supper, and read the paper containing the account of Wagner's escape from the jail at Alfred, Me. It seemed to make no impression on him. His conversation ran on Jennie Bates, and he said: "I don't want to live if I can't have her." Also, "I would rather be hung than be in jail for life."
    Those who conversed with him during the last few days noticed that he sometimes betrayed considerable agitation and nervousness. A prayer meeting was held in his cell last night.
    The gallows was tested yesterday with a sand bag weighing 200 pounds, and worked all right. The platform was about ten feet high, giving about nine feet of a fall.
    [Transcribed from GenealogyBank image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 10 Dec 1937, p 18
    Delhi — Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Sackett, 50, were held Thursday at the Methodist church, conducted by the Rev. W. D. Bostron, pastor. Burial was in Evergreen cemetery. As Emma Pearson, she was born at Mount Pleasant, Wis., June 6, 1887, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Pearson. She was married at Cedar Rapids Feb. 1, 1911, to Thomas C. Sackett, who survives with two sons and one daughter, Laurence Sackett of Delhi, Orville Sackett of Manchester and Mrs. Almeada Foss of Forks, Wash.; one sister, Mary Townsend of Ainsworth; and two grandsons.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Ted Smith]
  • The Daily Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 17 Oct 1946, p 4
    Thomas Chester Sackett
    Shawnee—Thomas Chester Sackett, 57, who moved here from Sulphur about a month ago, died Tuesday night in his home. Services had not been completed Wednesday.
    Sackett was a salesman for a milling company at New Richmond, Wis., and had lived at St. Paul, Minn., until about a year ago. Thereafter he lived at Maud and Sulphur. He was a member of the Methodist church at Monticello, Iowa.
    Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Irene D. Sackett, Shawnee; two sons, Lawrence Sackett, Delhi, Iowa, and Orvil Sackett, Hopkington, Iowa: and one daughter, Almeada Baldwin, Iowa.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Ted Smith]
  • Shawnee News-Star, Shawnee, Oklahoma, 17 Oct 1946, p 2
    Rites Pending for Thomas Sackett
    The funeral arrangements for Thomas Chester Sackett are still incomplete. Sackett died Tuesday at his home, 509 North Broadway. He had lived in Shawnee one month.
    The body will be shipped to Earlsville, Iowa, for funeral services and burial.
    Roesch Brothers are in charge of arrangements.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Ted Smith]
  • The Des Moines Register, Des Moines, Iowa, 3 May 1984, p 21
    Irene D. Sackett
    Irene D. Sackett, 91, of Parkridge Manor, 4755 Parkridge Ave. in Pleasant Hill, died of a heart ailment Wednesday at Mercy Hospital Medical Center. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Hamilton's Funeral Home, and burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Pleasant Hill.
    Born in Greenfield, Mrs. Sackett lived in Des Moines many years and was a retired saleswoman for Wallaces Farmer magazine. She was a member of American Legion Auxiliary.
    Survivors include three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
    Friends may call after 1 p.m. today at the funeral home.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com by Chris Sackett]

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  • The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Washington, 11 Mar 1952, p 26
    A. Sackett, Kittitas Valley Resident, Dead
    Ellensburg, Wash., March 10.—Alonzo Sackett, 82, a Kittitas valley resident since 1889, died after a long illness.
    He had operated the Union hotel since 1936 after farming on the west side for many years.
    Surviving are his widow, Margaret, and three sons, R. C., Corvallis, Ore.; E. B., Seattle, and J. D., Prosser.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Belleville News-Democrat, Belleville, Illinois, 22 Jun 2007, p 15
    Highland business owner dies
    Highland — Billy G. Sackett, owner-manager of Oberbeck Grain Co. in Highland, died Tuesday at Anderson Hospital following a brief battle with cancer. He was 76.
    Besides operating one of the most well-known businesses in Highland, Sackett was also an active community member.
    "He was one of the best guys in the community and did a lot for the community," said Dale Rinderer, a longtime friend of Sackett.
    Sackett had served as a director of the Highland Area Community Foundation and First National Bank of Highland.
    He was a member of Highland Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5694, the Helvetia Sharpshooters, Highland Rotary Club and served on the School Land Acquisition Group. He was also active in his church, the Evangelical United Church of Christ. For his community involvement, Sackett was awarded the Highland Chamber of Commerce’s Bob Hardy Citizen of the Year Award in 2002.
    One of the things Sackett did was display a Christmas tree atop the feed mill tower at Oberbeck. The tree could be seen for miles atop its lofty perch, and was the first thing many people saw when visiting or passing through Highland during the holidays.
    Also around the holidays, Oberbeck stored commodities other than grain. Sackett allowed the Rotary Club to warehouse all the oranges and grapefruit there for the club's annual citrus sale.
    Sackett was a Highland native and graduated from Highland High School in 1949. After serving in the Marines on the front lines in Korea, he returned to Highland to join his father-in-law, Clarence Oberbeck, working at Oberbeck Feed Store.
    A grain elevator was added to the store operation in 1959 and a feed mill in 1965. Also in 1965, Oberbeck's Highland and O'Fallon locations were split, and Sackett became manager of the Highland branch—a job he continued until his death.
    "He never would have retired," said Jack Klaus, who was friends with Sackett since boyhood. "He was still down there every day at six o'clock in the morning. I golf, but he didn't golf. He didn't like most any type of sport, because all he liked to do was work."
    Visitation is 3 to 8 p.m. today at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland and 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, with a 10 a.m. funeral at Evangelical United Church of Christ in Highland.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Sioux City Journal, Sioux City, Iowa, 25 Jun 2012, p A5
    Ray Sackett
    Schaller, Iowa | Ray Sackett, 71, of Schaller died Saturday, June 23, 2012, in Storm Lake, Iowa.
    Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Schaller. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Schaller. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, with a rosary at 5 p.m., at Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Schaller.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]

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  • The Berkshire Eagle, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 14 May 1914, p 2
    Mrs Frederick Sackett.
    Mrs. Mary Sackett, aged 45 years, wife of Frederick Sackett of West Lebanon, N, Y., died this morning at the House of Mercy hospital. She was a native of Brainard, N. Y., and had resided in West Lebanon for some time. She came to this city Tuesday and underwent a serious operation at the hospital yesterday. Besides her husband, she is survived by three daughters, the Misses Maud, Eva and Edna Sackett, and her father, George Marshall, all of West Lebanon.
    The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2.30 o'clock from the home of her father and burial will be in West Lebanon.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Berkshire Eagle, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 25 Jan 1940, p 13
    Mrs. Eva Stanton Of Tyringham Dies at Hospital
    New Lebanon, N. Y.,—Mrs. Eva Sackett Stanton, 47, a native of this town, more recently of Tyringham, died this morning at Hillcrest Hospital, Pittsfield, following an operation.
    She was born Jan. 3, 1893, the daughter of Frederick G. Sackett and the late Mittie (Marshall) Sackett. She was twice married, her first husband, Herbert Owens to whom she was wed in 1916 having died in 1921. Later she married Junius Stanton of Tyringham who survives her.
    There are also two sons, Herbert and Eugene Owens, a son, Robert Stanton, her father, two sisters, Mrs. Maude Drowne of New Lebanon, Mrs. Edna Sackett of Pittsfield, Mass., two uncles and an aunt.
    For over 12 years Mrs. Stanton was a telephone operator at West Lebanon.
    Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
    The body has been taken to the Wellington Funeral Home, 220 East Street.
    Members of the family will meet friends at the funeral home tomorrow afternoon from 2.30 to 4 and tomorrow evening from 7 to 9.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Berkshire Eagle, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 26 Jan 1940, p 6
    Mrs. Eva Sackett Stanton
    Funeral services for Mrs. Eva Sackett Stanton will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 at the Wellington Funeral Home, 220.East Street. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, New Lebanon, N. Y.
    Members of the family will meet friends at the funeral home this afternoon from 2.30 to 4 and tonight from 7 to 9.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Chronicle Telegram, Elyria, Ohio, 23 Jun 1961
    Sackett Cards Ace
    Pete Sackett is a cool and collected golfer, almost.
    The Amherst resident, playing in the Elyria City League at Cherry Ridge Country Club last night, walked off the par three No. 3 hole and calmly stuck up one finger to his partners.
    He had scored the first hole-in-one of his links career, using nine-iron on the 130-yard hole.
    Without the usual hollering and excitement, he treated his playing mates after the game and went home, seemingly unaffected by the entire event.
    Upon reaching home, however, the building contractor couldn't find his clubs. A call to the country club revealed he had left them standing in the parking lot – cart and all.
    Who wasn't excited?
    [Transcribed from Ancestry image by Chris Sackett]
  • Albuquerque Journal, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 20 Jul 2004, p 53
    John Sackett, 82, of Las Vegas, N.M., died Thursday at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Albuquerque.
    He was a former resident of Amherst, Ohio. He was born to the late Salvatore and Nancy Leone Sackett in Shamrock, Pa. He was married to the former Connie Mary Montoya in 1947 in Las Vegas, N.M. He was a World War II veteran of the 1136th Quartermaster Co., Air Service Group where he received a Good Conduct Medal, Meritorious Unit Award, World War II Victory Medal and the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal. He was a self-employed masonry contractor for over 50 years. He loved spending time with his extended family. He enjoyed fishing and hanging out with his coffee buddies at many local establishments. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Las Vegas, N.M.
    He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Joe, Pete and Tony Sackett; and sisters, Josephine (Jay) Dario and Mary Condito, all of Ohio.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Grand Rapids Press, Michigan, 21 Apr 2009
    Joyce S. "Joy" Hitchcock, aged 86, a lifelong resident of Grand Rapids, left peacefully on Sunday, April 19, 2009.
    Joy was an avid Contract Bridge Player. She enjoyed traveling around the world with her husband of 58 years and spending the Michigan winters on a beach in Maui, HI.
    Joy was preceded in death by her husband, Craig, and youngest son, James.
    Joy is survived by sons, David (Jean), LaJolla, CA, Curt, Costa Mesa, CA; grandchildren, John, Evanston, IL, Kathryn (Eric), LaJolla, CA; great granddaughter, Kora; and very special friend, Barbara Deppe, Wyoming, MI.
    Funeral services will not be held at this time. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Michigan. The family is being served by: Metcalf & Jonkhoff Funeral Service.
    [Transcribed from Find a Grave by Chris Sackett]
  • The Morning Journal, Lorain County, Ohio, 14 May 2014
    Rose V. Sackett
    Amherst – Rose V. Sackett (nee: Gentile), 99 years of age, and a resident of Amherst, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at Autumn Aegis Nursing Home in Lorain following a brief illness.
    A resident of Amherst for twenty five years, Rose was born on May 10, 1915 in South Amherst and made her home there until 1984.
    Rose was employed as a cafeteria worker at South Amherst School Systems for twenty years before retiring in 1982. She was a member of Nativity Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in South Amherst. Rose was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and raising her children.
    Survivors include her daughters and their husbands De Etta and Harold Hayes, Rosemarie and Bobby Pettry both of Amherst; her son and his wife Raymond and Rebecca Segetti of Hartville, Ohio; nine grandchildren, several great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
    Rose was preceded in death by her husband of forty four years Joseph Sackett in 1979; her brother Albert Gentile; her sisters Mary Laury, Sarah DeTillio, Angelina Tomazine, Melvinette Wetzel, and Violet Knipper and by her parents Giuseppe and Francesca Gentile (nee: Zuccoli).
    Private family services will held later this week. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery, Amherst, Ohio. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to New Life Hospice; 3500 Kolbe Road, Lorain, OH 44053 or to the charity of the donor's choice.
    [Transcribed from Find a Grave by Chris Sackett]
  • Pittsburgh Post Gazette, PA, 29 Nov 2020
    Frances "Nancy" Sackett, of Collier Township, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. She was 95 years old - and what an amazing, rich 95 years they were!
    Nancy was born in Fort Pitt in 1925. Sadly, she was raised in foster care in what is now called South Side Slopes from age 5 to 17, then lived with an aunt and uncle in Glendale, Scott Township. She graduated from Clark High School in 1944, and from the Mercy School of Nursing in 1948. Nancy worked at the VA Hospital in Aspinwall until her marriage in 1956. When she and her husband separated, she went to work at Shadyside Hospital to support herself and her son. She eventually returned to the VA, working at their Oakland hospital for the rest of her career. Her energy and determination were boundless during the years she raised her son. She worked full-time, took care of household chores and cooked actual home-made dinners. She really appreciated the relaxed conversation over those dinners after a long day. Her love and devotion for her son were endless, right up to her last day. Her son didn't always necessarily reflect his good upbringing, but Nancy gets credit for doing an excellent job nonetheless. Nancy was loved by many for her intelligence, interesting conversations, sense of humor and infectious laugh. She was admired for her personal strength and resourcefulness. The world is a better place for her having been here, and she will be sorely missed. "So long for now!"
    She is survived by her son, Leroy "Lee" Sackett, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, and many, many friends spanning several generations.
    She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Minton and Julia Kaczmarczyk Barnovich; stepfather, Anthony Barnovich; her brother Bill and sister Lil; and her beautiful dogs, Daisy and Rusty.
    She was the last surviving member of both her high school class and her class at nursing school.
    Arrangements have been entrusted to the Szafranski-Eberlein Funeral Home, Inc., where family and friends will be received on Saturday, December 5, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 101 Third St., Carnegie. A blessing service will be held at 1:30 p.m. following the visitation. Frances will be laid to rest in Jefferson Memorial Park Cemetery. Masks are required for the visitation, blessing service and burial.
    [Transcribed from Find a Grave by Chris Sackett]

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  • The Chronicle-Telegram, Elyria, Ohio, 3 Oct 1946, p 8
    Marriage Licenses, "Peter Sackett, 31, R.D.1, Amherst, quarry worker, and Margaret Bogardy, 31, R.D.1, Amherst."
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Casper Star-Tribune, Casper, Wyoming, 6 Apr 1947, p 5
    Country Club Scene Of Pretty Wedding
    Jean Brunk Becomes the Bride of Robert Sackett
    The Casper Country club was the scene of a charming wedding on Saturday afternoon, April 5 at 2 o'clock, when Miss Jean Louise Brunk, attractive daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Brunk, of 228 West 11th, became the bride of Robert M. Sackett, Jr., popular son of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Sackett of CY avenue. The marriage ceremony was performed by the Very Rev. Fr. Thomas F. O'Reillv in the presence of many of the friends of the couple.
    Preceding the ceremony Mrs. James Spencer sang "Because" and Schuman's "Ave Maria," accompanied by Mrs. Wilbur Stearns, who also piayed the wedding marches. The bride was given away by her father, who escorted her to the improvised altar arranged before the south fireplace in the club lounge. Pink and white snapdragons and stocks together with ferns and palms were used in combination with tall candelabra holding burning tapers to form the setting for the ceremony.
    The bride is a graduate of NCHS, class of '44, and following her graduation she accepted a position with the Ohio Oil company. For her wedding she wore a smart spring suit of atomic blue made with the new bat sleeves; with it she wore shell pink accessories. She carried a white prayer book upon which were arranged Easter lilies with streamers of satin ribbons and orange blossoms.
    Miss Shirley Brunk, sister of bride, was her only attendant, wearing a grey suit made with a cutaway front. She chose accessories of chartruese, and wore a tiara of yellow daisies in her hair and a corsage of yellow roses.
    The bridegroom is also a member of the graduating class of NCHS, '44. Following his graduation he served with the U. S. Signal corps, spending 18 months in the Pacific theater. He is now attending Casper Junior college, and holds a part-time position with the Midwest Outdoor Advertising company.
    Colin Kennedy, life-long friend of the bridegroom, was his best man, and George Scott and Waco Hill were the ushers.
    Mrs. Brunk chose for her daughter's wedding a beige and black costume suit accented with aqua jewelry, and black accessories with a corsage of red roses. Mrs. Sackett, mother of the bridegroom, dressed in a light green costume suit, with accessories of pink and a corsage of pink roses.
    The wedding reception was held in the club rooms following ceremony. The wedding cake was arranged on the bride's table in the dining room, with pink roses and stephanotis and candles as decorations for the table.
    Mrs. Colin Kennedy and Mrs. Paul Jacques served the cake after the bridal couple had cut it, and the punch was served by Mrs. Daniel A. Scott. The bride's book was in charge of Miss Roberta Cooper and Miss Dolores Frost.
    Out-of-town guests included and Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Mayfield of Fort Collins, Mrs. Ray Ireland, Mrs. J. M. Teeters, and Mrs. Lawrence Parks, all of Shoshoni.
    The couple left after the reception for a honeymoon to be spent in Denver. The bride was smartly attired in a black and white checked suit with accessories of red and black and she wore a corsage of white roses and stephanotis.
    Upon their return to Casper they will be at home at the Ardmore apartments.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, New York, 30 Jul 1949, p 12
    Mrs. Carrie Batzel, 70, of Honeoye Falls
    A funeral service for Mrs. Carrie Batzel, 70, of Quaker Meeting House Rd., Honeoye Falls, who died Thursday (July 28, 1949), will be held at 2:30 p. m. tomorrow at the home. Burial will be in Honeoye Falls Cemetery.
    Mrs. Batzel, an active member of the Presbyterian Church of Honeoye Falls for many years, and her husband, Charles, observed their golden wedding anniversary Dec. 31, 1945.
    Besides her husband, she leaves two sons, Raymond and Burton; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Fredericks and Mrs. William Batzel, both of Avon; three brothers, Fred Sackett of West Bloomfield, George Sackett of Honeoye Falls, and Carl Sackett of Rochester; five grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Daily Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, 2 Oct 1949, p 11
    Robert M. Sackett
    Word was received here Saturday of the death of a former resident, Robert M Sackett, 58, superintendent of the Rocky Mountain division of the Ohio Oil company at Jasper, Wyo.
    Born at Central City, Neb, Sackett moved to Council Bluffs 50 years ago where he lived until after he returned from service in world war I. He was a member of Masonic Excelsior lodge 259 in Council Bluffs, and of the Casper American Legion post.
    Survivors are his widow, Mary, a daughter, Mrs Mary Denes of Chicago; a son, Robert, jr, of Casper, two brothers, A. V. Sackett of Waterloo, ard Dwight P Sackett of Sunnyside, Wash.; a sister, Mrs Hazel Sackett Young of Council Bluffs; and two grandchildren.
    Funeral services and burial were at Casper.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, New York, 28 Dec 1961, p 24
    Sackett—Entered into rest Monday, Dec. 25, 1961, Ruth Tillman Sackett of 250 Renouf Dr., Gates, N Y. She is survived by her husband, Carl G. Sackett; two daughters, Mrs. James (Marie) O'Neil ond Mrs. Timothy (Elaine) Doyle; her mother, Mrs. Sarah Tillman; two sisters Mrs. Charles (Clara) Haslip, Mrs. Ted (Phyllis) Mocny; five grandchildren; also several nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Semper Fidelis Class of Trinity Lutheran Church and the Altar Society of St. Helen's Church.
    Friends may call from 2-5 ond 7-10 p.m at the funeral home of Norbert E. Vay, 604 Maple St. (cor. Calvin) where services will be conducted Thursday at 2 o'clock. Interment Riverside Cemetery.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Berwyn Life, Berwyn, Illinois, 7 Apr 1965, p 8
    The department of speech at DePaul University will present its third production of the year, "Under Milk Wood" by Dylan Thomas, on April 22 at the DePaul center theater, 25 E. Jackson blvd., at 8 p.m.
    Listed as a member of the cast is Vincent A. Sackett, 6831 W. 31st st., a sophomore in the college of liberal arts. He was active in drama, forensics and language clubs at Morton High School and is a member of Phi Eta Sigma fraternity and a recipient of the Sol R. Crown scholarship at DePaul.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Berwyn Life, Berwyn, Illinois, 28 Jun 1968, p 9
    Marriage Licenses, "Vincent Anthony Sackett, 6831 W. 31st st., and Barbara Ann Lukasik, 2427 N. Mason, Chicago."
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, New York, 25 Jul 1968, p 16
    Sackett, Mrs. George (Emma) B.
    Emma Sackett of Heath Markham Rd., Honeoye Falls, N.Y. In Rochester, July 23, 1968. Survived by her husband, George; two daughters, Wenonah Prescott of Rochester, Mrs. Robert (Lillian) Murphy of Livonia; one son, Herman of S. Lima; one sister, Mrs. Ethel McCarthy of Victor; one brother, Herman Leizert of Prescott, Ontario, Canada; ten grandchildren; one great-grandson; also several nieces and nephews.
    Friends may call Wed. and Thurs. 2-5, 7-9 at the Merton H. Kays Funeral Home, 59 Monroe St., Honeoye Falls, where services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. Rev. Arthur Guild officiating. Interment, Honeoye Falls Cemeterv. Those wishing may make contributions to the Honeoye Falls Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, New York, 4 Feb 1973, p 50
    Sackett, George
    George Sackett of Lima, N.Y. In Geneseo February 2, 1973. Survived by two daughters Wenonah Prescott of Rochester, Mrs. Robert (Lillian) Murphy of Livonia; one son, Herman of S. Lima; ten grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Anna Frederick of Honeoye Falls; two brothers, Fred Sackett of Ionia; Carl Sackett of Honeoye Falls; several nieces and nephews.
    [:TAB:]Friends may call Sunday and Monday 2-4 ond 7-9 at The Merton H. Kays Funeral Home, 59 Monroe St., Honeoye Falls, where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m., Rev. Arthur Guild officiating. Interment Honeoye Falls Cemetery. Friends wishing may make contributions to the Honeoye Falls Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund or the Memorial fund of the Livingston County Infirmary, Geneseo, N.Y. in his memory.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Livonia Gazette, 8 Feb 1973
    George Sackett
    George Sackett, of Lima, passed away on Friday, Feb. 2, 1973 in the Livingston County Infirmary, Geneseo, where he had been a patient for the past six and one-half years.
    Mr. Sackett was born in Mendon to Frederick and Johanna Peglow Sackett. He married the former Emma Leizert of Ontario, Canada on Jan. 5, 1915. They celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary in January of 1968. Mrs. Sackett passed away in July of 1968.
    The early part of his life he lived in Ionia, later moving to their home on the Gilbert Mills Rd., residing there until 1924, when they moved to their farm on the Heath-Markham Rd., which Mr. Sackett farmed until ill health forced him to retire from active farming.
    He is survived by two daughters Wenonah Prescott of Rochester, Mrs. Robert (Lillian) Murphy of Livonia; one son, Herman of S. Lima; ten grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Anna Frederick of Honeoye Falls; two brothers, Fred Sackett of Ionia, Carl Sackett of Honeoye Falls; several nieces and nephews.
    Mr. Sackett was a member of the Honeoye Falls Grange for over 50 years. He also enjoyed playing cards, especially the game of euchre, with several of his friends and relatives.
    Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 6 at the Merton H. Kays Funeral Home, Honeoye Falls, with the Rev. Arthur Guild, pastor of the Honeoye Falls Presbyterian Church officiating with interment in Honeoye Falls Cemetery. Friends wishing may make contributions to the Honeoye Falls Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, or the memorial fund of the Livingston County Infirmary, Geneseo, in Mr. Sackett's memory.
    [Transcribed from Find a Grave image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Miami Herald, Miami, Florida, 19 Jun 1998, p 100
    Sackett, Annabelle, 79, of Hollywood Florida died Tuesday at home. Born in Syracuse, she lived in South Florida for 45 years. She was an engineer at Coulter Electronics in Hialeah Florida until her retirement in 1984. Her husband Donald died in 1979. Survivors: Two sons, Robert of Laguna, California, William of Mattydale, NY, four daughters, Dona DeLaura of Camillus, Patricia Heath of Cicero NY and Mary King of Hollywood and Joni May of Hollywood Fla, 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Services: Private. Arrangements by Lithgow Funeral Home, N. Miami Florida. Contributions: Hospice of Broward County, 309 SE 18th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Lorain Journal, Ohio, 16 Sep 2011, p 5
    South Amherst - Christopher "Chris" P. Sackett, 59 years of age, and a resident of South Amherst, passed away Friday, October 14, 2011, at his home.
    He was born December 27, 1951 in Amherst. South Amherst has been his home for many years.
    Chris was employed for over thirty years as a teacher with the Berlin Milan Middle School system where he also served as the girl's basketball coach. He enjoyed reading, yard work and watching sports on TV, especially golf.
    Survivors include his brother and his wife Jon J. and Penny Sackett of Lorain.
    He was preceded in death by his parents Peter James and Margaret Eleanor Sackett (nee: Bogardey).
    Friends may call Monday, October 17, 2011, from 4 - 6 p.m. at the Hempel Funeral Home; 373 Cleveland Ave., Amherst. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, October 18, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Cemetery, corner of Middle Ridge and Pyle South Amherst Roads in Amherst. The Rev. Fr. Lawrence Martello, pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Amherst, will officiate.
    The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Boys and Girls Clubs of America, Resource Development; 1275 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309-3506.
    [Researched by Alvin Oglesby]
  • Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, New York, 16 Apr 2016, p A19
    Sackett, Mildred B.
    Avon: On April 14, 2016 at age 87. Predeceased by her husband, Herman; her brother, Harold Rountree and niece, Bonnie Peffley. She is survived by her children, Beverly (Michael) Hallett, Raymond (Donna) Sackett, Suanne (Jim) Kretchmer; 7 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff at the Avon Nursing Home for their wonderful care of Mildred.
    Friends may call Sunday 4-7PM at the Stephenson-Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., 350 Genesee St., Avon where her Funeral Service will be held Monday at 11AM. Interment Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Geneseo. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 5605 E. Avon Lima Rd., Avon, NY 14414 or Teresa House, 21 Highland Rd., Geneseo, NY 14454. To share a memory, please visit; stephenson-doughertyfuneralhome.com.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec 2023
    Vincent Sackett Obituary
    Vincent Anthony Sackett, 78, passed away of cancer at his home in Oak Brook, IL on Thursday, December 7, 2023. Vincent grew up in Berwyn, IL with cherished childhood summers in Boston, MA. He met his beloved wife, Barbara, at DePaul University and continued his education to earn a medical degree from Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. He practiced psychiatry for more than fifty years, attending Harvard School of Public Health approximately mid-career to obtain his Masters in Health Care Management and make friends with a charmingly rambunctious group of doctors. Vincent will be remembered for his generosity and love for his cherished family, colleagues, and friends. He gave his most valuable possessions, time and love, freely, unconditionally, and without expectations. Vincent is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara, his three children, Jennifer Sackett Pohlenz, Antony Sackett (Susan Connor), Olivia Sackett (Alex Cotter), and six grandchildren to whom he was known as "Baba": Maximilian, Oliver, V. Jupiter, and Wolf Pohlenz; Pia Cotter; and Rosalie Sackett. He is also survived by his sister, Florence Albrecht, sisters-in-law Mary Sackett, Kathleen (Terry) Andrews, Judith Langoni, and brother-in-law Jerome (Gail) Lukasik. A funeral mass will be held for Vincent at Notre Dame Church at 64 Norfolk Ave., Clarendon Hills, IL on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 10:00 am, followed by internment at Bronswood Cemetery, 3805 Madison St., Oak Brook, IL.
    [Transcribed from Chicago Tribune online edition by Chris Sackett]
  • The Daily Northwestern online, Evanston, IL, 10 Jan 2024
    Schieber: Remembering my teacher, Mr. Sackett
    Daniel P. Sackett (Communication ’78 ’79), revered English teacher, theater director and speech team coach at Carl Sandburg High School, died Dec. 8, 2023. Beloved husband for 47 years to Lynda Miles, he was a father, grandfather, brother, son, uncle, mentor, coach and friend. He is already missed by so many. He was 67 years old.
    Mr. Sackett taught at Carl Sandburg High School in Orland Park, Illinois, for 33 years, from 1983 until his retirement in 2016. At Sandburg, Mr. Sackett taught his English students how to write with a voice. Mr. Sackett taught his drama students how to act with ardor. Mr. Sackett taught his speech students to speak with precision. Mr. Sackett taught every one of his students that they have worth. Mr. Sackett taught.
    The impact Mr. Sackett had on his students was determined. Mr. Sackett insisted you saw value in yourself, even if you yourself didn’t see any yet. Mr. Sackett laughed at the absurd, even when the other adults in the room held a straight face. Mr. Sackett was incisive, and knew exactly how powerful his words were. And he wielded his words with so much love. There is currently a memorial page on Facebook where Mr. Sackett’s former students, friends and colleagues are sharing their memories, and the outpouring of love and grief makes it so clear what a life Mr. Sackett lived.
    I know all of this because I was one of Mr. Sackett’s students. My life’s trajectory changed when I met him. He was my freshman year English teacher, speech coach and biggest cheerleader at Carl Sandburg High School. During my time on the Sandburg speech team under his mentorship, I learned how to speak in front of large groups without fear; I learned how to stand up and make a point when it seems no one else is willing to; I learned how to set my sights on something big and to just keep chipping away until I get there. I learned how to write! I owe so much to Mr. Sackett. I found passion, self-worth and confidence because I had him in my corner.
    I now see a direct link between Mr. Sackett’s lessons and the life I have led since. I teach some of the largest courses at Northwestern University with thousands of undergraduates having taken my classes. I regularly give talks on my research, and I can hold my own in any room I’ve ever found myself in.
    My wife Kathleen, who I met on the Carl Sandburg High School Speech team, and I recently celebrated our 11th wedding anniversary with our 9-year-old son Elias and 7-year-old daughter Anna. My and Kathleen’s first kiss was on a bus ride coming back from a speech tournament at Downers Grove South High School. Mr. Sackett would joke that Elias and Anna were his speech grand-babies.
    As an Assistant Professor of Instruction at Northwestern, I now have students who I get to watch as I build up their confidence and worth in the same way Mr. Sackett built up mine. Mr. Sackett taught me so much, and I try every day to be more like him. I am crying writing this obituary.
    After graduating from Northwestern University in 1978, having majored in theatre, Daniel P. Sackett led a life worth following. He went on to build educators, inspire screenwriters, produce leaders, mentor musicians, train scientists, shape poets, create at least one sociologist and bring joy to those around him.
    To my students: Never underestimate the impact you have on the people around you. Ripples turn into waves. Your impact is profound.
    To Mr. Sackett: Thank you so, so much. From the tip of my toes to the top of my head, I’m alive! And darn it, I’m a winner!
    David Schieber is an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Department of Sociology at Northwestern University. [Transcribed from The Daily Northwestern online edition by Chris Sackett]
  • The Chronicle online, Lorain County, Ohio, 16 Jan 2024
    Jon Sackett
    Jon Sackett, 69, of Lorain, passed away peacefully at his home, with his loving wife and faithful dog, 'Annie' by his side, on Thursday, January 11, 2024. He fought a valiant battle with numerous illnesses for eight years.
    He was born June 12, 1954 in Amherst, grew up in South Amherst and proudly graduated from South Amherst High School in 1972. After high school he attended Lorain County Community College. Then, later in life, at the age of 50, he attended Youngstown State where he ended up earning his Bachelor's Degree. The love story between him and Penny, beginning when they met as an EMT and nurse, is heartwarming. Their adventures from Texas to Washington, and finally back to Lorain in 1997, showcase a life well-lived and shared.
    His career choices, starting as an EMT and later with Vision Quest, reveal a deep sense of purpose. Jon's passion for working with troubled youth and his wagon train journeys to expose them to the better parts of life, reflect his caring and nurturing nature. He was working for the Ottawa County Juvenile Court and then the Boys & Girls Club, becoming a mentor and counselor which further emphasizes his dedication to helping others.
    Jon's love for his wife, Penny, and his devotion to animals, especially his dog, 'Annie' speaks volumes about his kind and compassionate heart. His connection with nature, whether tending to his vegetable garden or finding joy in watching and feeding birds, highlights a profound appreciation for the simple pleasures in life.
    In commemorating Jon Sackett's life, it's evident that he touched the lives of many through his kindness, mentorship, and love for both people and animals. May his memory be a source of comfort and inspiration for those who knew and loved him.
    He will be dearly missed by his wife, Penelope 'Penny' (nee Keron) and his beloved dog, 'Annie.'
    He is preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Margaret (nee Bogardy) Sackett; and a brother, Chris Sackett.
    The family will receive friends Tuesday, January 16, 2024 from 5 to 7 p.m. in Dovin & Reber Jones Funeral & Cremation Center, 1110 Cooper Foster Park Road, Amherst.
    In lieu of flowers, and to memorialize Jon's love of animals, the family suggests making a donation to the Friendship Animal Protective League, 8303 Murray Ridge Road, Elyria, OH 44035.
    [Transcribed by Chris Sackett]

ADDED JANUARY 2024

  • The Montrose Democrat, Montrose, Pennsylvania, 30 Sep 1909, p 4
    Sackett—Sweet
    On Sept. 21, 1909, at Hallstead, by Chas. L. Crook, Esq., Burt Sackett and Miss May Sweet, both of Hallstead.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, New York, 1 May 1914, p 13
    Egypt Farmer Hit By R., S. & E. Car
    Said to Have Been Staggering Along the Track.
    Fairport, April 30.—Fred Sackett, 55 years old, an Egypt farmer, was struck by a Rochester, Syracuse & Eastern car at a point between stops 19 and 20 this afternoon and almost instantly killed. The car was stopped and members of the train crew went back to investigate. They found the man dead with his head badly crushed by contact with the front of the car.
    Coroner Killip was notified, and ordered the remains brought to this village. The motorman told the coroner that when he first saw Sackett he was staggering ahead of the car in an apparently intoxicated state. He staggered off the tracks, after a warning whistle had been sounded, but just as the car was about to pass him he stumbled and fell over upon the tracks. The car threw him to one side. The coroner will hold an inquest.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Monroe County Mail, New York, 7 May 1914
    Killed By Trolley.
    Fred Sackett Walks in Front of Rochester, Syracuse and Eastern Car.
    Fred Sackett of Egypt, fifty-five years of age, was struck and instantly killed by a Rochester, Syracuse & Eastern car, between Stops 19 and 20, in the eastern part of this town, Thursday afternoon. The car was quickly brought to a stop after the man was hit and the crew found the man dead with his head badly crushed by contact with the front of the car. Coroner Killip, who was notified, ordered the body brought to Relyon's undertaking rooms. The motorman stated that the man was walking on the tracks and that he blew a warning whistle. The man left the track, but just as the car was about to pass, he stumbled and fell in front of the car.
    The funeral was held from the German Lutheran church at Pittsford, Sunday afternoon, at 3:30 o'clock, with burial in the Pittsford cemetery.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, New York, 14 Apr 1938, p 29
    Sackett—Entered into rest Tuesday morning, Apr. 12, 1938, at Dr. Madsen Hospital, Honeoye Falls, Johanna Peglow Sackett, widow of Fred Sackett, aged 80 years. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church since her confirmation by the late Dr. Gomph, 60 years ago. Surviving relatives are four daughters and three sons, Mrs. Caroline Batzel. Mrs. Anna Fredericks, Mrs. Minnie Batzel and Mrs. Enna Steinfeldt; Fred, George, Carl Sackett: 26 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
    Funeral will be held from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Anna Fredericks, Wilkinson Rd., Honeoye Falls, Thursday, Apr. 14, at 1:30 p.m., and at 3 p. m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Pittsford. Interment in Pittsford Cemetery.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Minneapolis Star, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 22 Nov 1939, p 32
    Sackett—Services for John J. [sic] Sackett, 66, 268 S. Milton street, St. Paul, were today.
    He was superintendent of Riverview postal station, St. Paul.
    Surviving are the wife, two sons, Harlan and Raymond; a daughter, Lucille; the mother, Mrs. Ida Sackett Porter, St. Paul, and a brother, Clinton W., Minneapolis.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Press and Sun-Bulletin, Binghamton, New York, 31 Aug 1945, p 17
    31 Tier Soldiers and Wacs Coming Home From Europe Aboard the Queen Elizabeth
    Among the 14,800 men and women aboard the Queen Elizabeth due in New York harbor today from Europe are listed the names of 31 Southern Tier soldiers and Wacs.
    They include nine from Binghamton, three each from Endicott and Johnson City, four from Cortland and 12 from the rural areas.
    Binghamton
    [incl.] Cpl. Bert E. Sackett, 8 Afton Street.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Press and Sun-Bulletin, Binghamton, New York, 25 Nov 1949, p 30
    Mrs. Mae Lillian Sackett, 54, of 10 Montour Street, died at 3 a.m. Friday at the Wilson Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Bertie Edward Sackett of Binghamton; three sons, Bert of Binghamton, Floyd of Susquehanna and Edward of Worcester, N.Y.; a sister, Mrs. Lottie Mott of Hallstead, Pa.; three brothers, Lewis of Tunnel, Archie and George both of Cadosia; several nieces and nephews. The body was removed to the J. F. Rice Funeral Home, 150 Main Street, Johnson City, where friends may call Saturday and Sunday afternoon and evening.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Press and Sun-Bulletin, Binghamton, New York, 21 Nov 1953, p 12
    Bert Sackett, 62, of 29 Seminary Avenue, Binghamton, died at 8:30 a. m. today at Wilson Memorial Hospital. He is survived by three sons, Floyd of Susquehanna, Pa., Edward of Worcester, N. Y., and Bert Sackett of Binghamton; his father, Frank D. Sackett; one sister, Mrs. Ethel VanDusen, both of Kirkwood; several nieces, nephews and grandchildren. He was an Endicott Johnson Corp. employe. The body was moved to the J. F. Rice Funeral Home, 150 Main Street, Johnson City, where friends may call Sunday evening and Monday afternoon and evening.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Minneapolis Star, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 23 Aug 1957, p 21
    St. Paul
    Marriage License Applications
    Edward J. Kartheiser, 1396 Bayard; Sandra C. Sackett, 980 St. Clair.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Press and Sun-Bulletin, Binghamton, New York, 11 Jul 1971, p 26
    Gregory–Ralston
    The Conklin Forks United Methodist Church was the setting yesterday for the 1 p.m. marriage of Mrs. Carolyn Ann Sackett Ralston and Fred Eugene Gregory. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. William Jones.
    Mr. and Mrs. Bert E. Sackett of Muckey Road, Binghamton RD 1, are the parents of the bride. Her husband is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence E. Gregory of Binghamton RD 1.
    The bride was given in marriage by her father.
    The Misses Linda and Sue Gregory were maid of honor and bridesmaid. Both are sisters of the bridegroom.
    Richard Tripp was best man and Francis Shields ushered. Junior ushers were Paul Sackett, brother of the bride, and Grant Russell, cousin of the bridegroom.
    A garden reception was given at the home of the bride's sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Collins of the Town of Binghamton.
    The bride and bridegroom are graduates of Susquehanna Valley High School. Mr. Gregory served with the U.S. Air Force and is employed by New York State Electric & Gas Corp.
    The Gregorys will live in Binghamton after a wedding trip to Lake George and the Adirondacks.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, New York, 15 Apr 1973, p 52
    Frederick, Anna Caroline
    April 12, 1973, Anna Caroline Frederick, aged 89, of Avon. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Pearl Wood and Mrs. Grace Gunn, both of Rochester, and Mrs. Oakley (Pauline) Barnhardt of Avon; two sons, Arthur of Avoca and Chester of Mendon; two brothers, Fred Sackett of Ionia and Carl Sackett of Honeoye Falls; nine grandchildren; twenty-nine great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
    Friends may call Friday 7-9 and Saturday 2-4, 7-9 at the funeral home of Stephenson and Son, Inc., 350 Genesee Street, Avon, where services will be held Sunday at 2:30. Interment, Plttsford Cemetery. [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, New York, 20 Aug 1991, p 56
    Sackett, Herman G.
    South Lima: Suddenly, August 19, 1991. Survived by his wife, Mildred; his daughters and sons-in-law, Beverly and Michael Hallett of Avon, Suanne and James Kretchmer of Conesus; his son and daughter-in-law, Raymond and Donna Sackett of Geneseo; 7 grandchildren; his sisters, Mrs. Robert (Lillian) Murphy of Livonia and Mrs. Leonard (Wenonah) Prescott of Farmington; nieces and nephews.
    Friends may call Wednesday and Thursday 2-4, 7-9 at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., Rt. 15, Livonia, where Services will be held Friday at 11 am. Burial Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Geneseo. Memorials to the First Presbyterian Church, Avon, NY 14414.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Press and Sun-Bulletin, Binghamton, New York, 19 Feb 1993, p 12
    Timothy F. Sackett of Binghamton
    Timothy F. Sackett, 42, 8 Carey St, Binghamton, died Wednesday, February 17, 1993 at Lourdes Hospital after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his mother Ruth Sackett; his two brothers, Frank and Michael Sackett, Binghamton; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Shirley and Robert Williams, Binghamton; Susan and. Charles Wagner, Binghamton; and his sister Donna Sackett, Binghamton. He served in the Vietnam War. He was employed by the City of Binghamton.
    Funeral services will! be held Saturday, 10 a.m. at the Frank L. DeMunn Funeral Home, 36 Conklin Ave, Binghamton, with United Methodist Minister Rev. Robert G. Patterson, Sgt. 1st Class, officiating. Visiting hours will be Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the DeMunn Funeral Home. Burial will be at Vestal Hills Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Lourdes Hospice for American Cancer Society.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Press and Sun-Bulletin, Binghamton, New York, 4 Feb 1997, p 9
    Bert E. Sackett of Conklin
    Bert E. Sackett, 74, died Sunday, February 2, 1997 at the Binghamton General Hospital. He is survived by his wife Edith Sackett, Conklin; his children, Edward Sackett, Whitney Point, Lewis and Linda Sackett, Whitney Point, Carolyn Gregory, Scranton, Pa., Paul and Amy Sackett, Portsmouth, Virginia, Cheryl and Ronald Seaks, Red Lion, Pa.; seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was a member of Local #203 United Slaters, Roofers and Tile Setters, an Army Veteran of WWII in the 82nd Airborne Division and was a recipient of the Silver Star.
    Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at the Barber Memorial Home, Inc., 428 Main Street, Johnson City. Burial will be in Floral Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Barber Memorial Home on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Livingston County News, online, 31 Jul 2023
    Beverly “Bev” Sackett Hallett
    Beverly “Bev” Sackett Hallett was born Aug. 28, 1948, at Highland Hospital in Rochester, New York. Her beautiful life ended at the same location on July 24, 2023, at the age of 74, following complications from the cancer she fiercely battled on and off for nearly 12 years. She is survived by her devoted husband of 54 years, Michael; her children, Chad (Amy) and Carrie (Michael Paris); her grandchildren, Fisher, Will and Senna; her brother, Raymond Sackett (Donna); her sister, Sue Kretchmer; and many loving brothers- and sisters-in-law, cousins, and nieces and nephews on both the Sackett and Hallett sides of the family.
    She is predeceased by her parents, Herman and Mildred Sackett of South Lima, N.Y.; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Wilton and Dorothy Hallett of Caledonia, N.Y.; and her brother-in-law, Jim Kretchmer of Conesus, N.Y.
    Bev graduated from Livonia Central School and started her career with the Rochester Telephone Company. Bev and Mike were married on June 14, 1969, and built their home on Dutch Hollow Road in Avon, N.Y., where they raised their children and became active members of their community.
    While their kids were young, Bev provided support and assistance to Mike and his trucking business. Later, she returned to working outside of the home and worked for XLM/Hon Industries; Essex Investments; and lastly, Bryant and Stratton, where she was a receptionist/friend of everyone who walked in the door. She retired in 2014, allowing more time for her passions.
    Bev was a devoted gardener, reader, and most importantly, a friend. She was always available for a call or visit, made connections easily and readily with everyone she met, and like her gardens, cherished and nurtured her life-long friendships. She enjoyed Friday-night suppers with her friends and family, as well as breakfast gatherings with the ladies of Dutch Hollow Road and former colleagues.
    A special thank you goes out to all our friends and neighbors who have been behind the scenes supporting the family. Additionally, we are extremely thankful to the medical teams that provided her with care and support during her nearly 12-year cancer battle: Dr. Balaji and the Avon Medical Group, UR Gynecologic Oncology (Lattimore), the Highland Hospital Infusion Center; and the staff at 5 East of Highland Hospital.
    A celebration of Bev’s beautiful life will take place on Friday, Aug. 4 at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church of East Avon, 5605 East Avon-Lima Road, Avon, N.Y., with a reception following at Willow Creek, 3100 Rochester Rd., Lakeville, N.Y.
    [Transcribed from Livingston County News, online edition, by Chris Sackett]
  • Legacy.com, Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Services, Boiling Springs, South Carolina, 17 Oct 2023
    Carolyn Gregory Obituary
    Carolyn Ann Sackett Gregory, 71, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 06, 2023 while at her home. She was born in New York to the late Bert Sackett and Edith Romaine Sackett.
    Left behind to cherish her memories are her two daughters, Angel Szabo and Dawn Morris; sister, Cheryl Seaks; brothers, Eddie Sackett, Lewis Sackett and Paul Sackett; 6 grandchildren, Heaven Jones, Christian Ralston, Domonic Gregory, Devyn Gregory, Gabrielle Heriegel and Daniel Gregory; great-grandchildren, Brendan Jones, Wyatt Jones, Kaylyn Heriegel, Issiah Heriegel, Mila Heriegel, Conner Ralston, Arya Ralston, Jason Gregory-Boyd, Lydia Gregory, Kaidence Gregory-Hollifield and Camdam Gregory.
    Carolyn worked as a Manager in Food Service for most of her life. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and family, especially with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a wonderful mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother that will be missed by those who knew and loved her.
    Private Family Services will be held at a later date.
    Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Services, LLC is honored to serve the Gregory Family. Memorial tributes may be made at www.rsmorganfsl.com.
    To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Carolyn Ann (Sackett) Gregory, please visit our floral store.
    [Transcribed by Chris Sackett]
  • Voices News.com, Southbury, Connecticut, 10 Jan 2024
    Marian Sackett Whiting
    Southbury — Marian Sackett Whiting of Southbury, formerly a longtime resident of Bethany, died peacefully on December 26, 2023, at the age of 94.
    Born on May 30, 1929, in New Haven, Marian grew up believing that the Memorial Day parades and picnics were in honor of her birthday. She was one of the nine children born to the late Charles Sackett, Sr., and Florence Riley Sackett in New Haven.
    She was predeceased by the greatest love of her life, her husband, Leonard C. Whiting, Jr. Theirs was a fairy tale romance with Leonard announcing to her parents that he would marry their daughter even before their first date.
    Family was everything to Marian. Left to treasure her memory are her daughters, Darcey DiMenna (Daniel) of Texas and Brenda Beard (Geoffrey) of Connecticut, and the grandchildren, who called her Nani, Jeffery Surprise (Sarah) and Gayle DiMenna-Maus (William), both of Texas, Leonard Beard (Valerie) of Connecticut, Laura Conte (Chad) of New Hampshire, Andrew Beard (Brooke) of Massachusetts and Rebecca Beard of Pennsylvania, as well as 10 great-grandchildren, all of whom brought her the greatest joy by calling her Great Nani.
    Marian is also survived by her sister, Betty LaCroix; her brother-in-law, Joseph Massini, and her sisters-in-law, Ann Sackett and Barbara Whiting. Also to remember her are more than 40 nieces and nephews who lovingly called her Aunt Mare.
    Growing up in Woodbridge, Marian worked as a clerk for Yale University prior to her marriage.
    After raising her two daughters, she taught bowling to children with special needs and volunteered her time at Partnership in Hamden helping the senior residents to make crafts.
    Marian excelled at arts and crafts and many benefited from her talent. From handmade dresses to quilts, dolls and doll clothing, beaded Christmas ornaments and knitting, there was no limit to her interests and talent. During her last years, despite having lost most of her vision, she continued to knit squares that were combined to make crazy blankets for her 10 great-grandchildren.
    Her philosophy for life was kindness, always reminding us that if you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all. “While we were often embarrassed as children by her chatting with strangers in the grocery store, we find ourselves doing the same thing.” It never hurts to be nice to people.
    She welcomed everyone to her home and was a great listener, imparting her wisdom and humor when someone needed it.
    A service to celebrate this charming, loving woman will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 13, at the Middlebury Congregational Church, 1242 Whittemore Rd., Middlebury. Time for visiting with the family will follow the service in the church meeting hall.
    The service will be live-streamed for those unable to attend: https://www.youtube.com/c/middleburycongreagationalchurch.
    In lieu of flowers, donations are sought in Marian’s name to the Southbury Food Bank, 88 Main St. South, Southbury 06488; www.SouthburyFoodBank.org.
    To leave a message of remembrance, visit www.CarpinoCares.com.
    [Transcribed from Voices News.com, online edition, by Chris Sackett]
  • Pioneer Press, Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Minnesota, online edition, 1 Nov 2023
    Sandra Kartheiser Obituary
    Beloved Wife, Mother, Nana, Dear Friend Age 88 Passed away on October 28, 2023. Preceded in death by husband, Edward; son, Stephen. Survived by children, Karen Kartheiser Schaaf (Tom). Kathy Kartheiser-Paal (Jim), Paul (Amy Ursano); grandchildren, Marielena (Brian), T.J. (Sarah), Megan, Jack, Kate, Nate; great grandchildren, Gavin, Logan, Madilyn; brother, Stephen Sackett (Jane); sister-in-law, Char Miller; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral Service 10AM Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, at Roseville Memorial Chapel, 2245 Hamline Ave. N., Roseville. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Special Thanks to the caregivers at New Perspective – Columbia Heights and Hospice of the Midwest for their care and compassion. Memorials preferred to Hospice of the Midwest or your local hospice provider.
    [Transcribed by Chris Sackett]

ADDED DECEMBER 2023

  • Litchfield Enquirer, Litchfield, Connecticut, 21 Aug 1873, p 2
    I. Chronicles, Chapter II.
       1. And it came to pass in the reign of Ulysses, the son of Jesse, and in the fifth year of his reign, that Simeon, the son of John, the son of Samuel of the tribe of Ford, who dwelt on the plains of Judea to the southward of Mount Rat, opened his mouth and spake unto Malinda, his wife, who was the daughter of Moses, the son of Benjamin of the tribe of Sackett, saying:
       2. Behold, have not these two sisters journeyed from a far city, where smoke ascendeth continually, even unto this land in which their fathers dwelt? and, behold, are they not yet with us?
       3. Therefore, is it not meet that we should assemble together the remnant of thy tribe and kindred that we may make merry with our friends?
       4. And she answered and said, as it seemeth good unto my lord, so do.
       5. So they sent forth and summoned all the tribe of Sackett who dwelt in the region round about.
       6. And in the eighth month and thirteenth day of the month, this people said one to another, come, let us arise and go unto the house of Simeon, and we will prepare food for the feast to take with us.
       7. And there came Orpha and Minerva, daughters of Benjamin, who dwelt together to the southward, and their charioteer was Frederick, of the tribe of Brinsmade; and with them three daughters of Marilla, the widow of Henry, the son of Benjamin, the son of Benjamin.
       8. From the northward, even from the country of Warren, came Eliza, widow of Myron, the son of Achsah the daughter of Benjamin.
       9. And Mary, the daughter of Justus, the son of Benjamin, and wife of George, who was a tiller of the soil, bringing their children and children's children.
       10. Also, Emily a sister of Mary, who dwelt where her forefathers had lived for many generations; now the husband of Emily was Henry, the son of Silas, and they, together with their household, journeyed southward.
       11. And Charles, the son of Achsah the daughter of Benjamin, drove in his chariot alone, for Phebe, his wife, was ill at home.
       12. Now, Lucy, the daughter of Justus, the son of Benjamin, who dwelt far to the southward, even by the sea coast, came with Louis, her husband, who was a skilful player of instruments, together with their children.
       13. Lucinda, the wife of Edgar, son of Sheldon, came also with her husband to the feast.
       14. And all the sons of Simeon, yea, and his whole household, together with all that had come from far were numbered, and their number was thirty and three.
       15. And it came to pass that when all the people were assembled, they had much pleasant discourse together, and Lois, a little maiden of the tribe of Ford, who had journeyed from a far country, even from beyond the sea, lifted up her voice and sang in an unknown tongue, making sweet music before all the people.
       16. Now, when the set time was come, the wives and daughters prepared the feast quickly from the many baskets full which were gathered in store; for they had all things pleasant to the taste and goodly to the eye.
       17. Now Darius, the son of Clark, the son of Benjamin, who was a learned man among the people, had sent a present to Orpha, a little tea, from beyond Jordan, even from China, and Orpha brought this present, and other goodly things to the feast, saying, let us all drink of it; and the fragrance filled the whole house where they were sitting.
       18. And when they were seated at the feast, Simeon, who was a ruler of the synagogue, arose and spake unto Henry, saying, it is meet that we call upon the name of the Lord; so Henry gave thanks unto the Lord; then all the people ate and were filled, and the fragments were many.
       19. Now it came to pass that Charles, not being in the presence of his wife, drank mightily of the tea, until he arose in his cunning and craftiness and seized upon all the sweets which were reserved for the hand-maidens who had served, and a fierce strife arose among the people; then the women arose and bound him with sinewy cords and the contention ceased not till all the sweets were devoured.
       20. When the even was come, the people departed from the house of Simeon and journeyed to their own homes.
    [Researched by Jeff Randall & transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Washington Herald, Washington, DC, 2 May 1920, p 25
    Postoffice Department.
    Harry L. Sackett, of Nampa, Idaho, an employee of the division of money orders, and Miss Hilda Schamber, of Rapid City, S. Dak., were recently married at Alexandria, Va., by Rev. William J. Morton, pastor of Christ Church.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Statesman Journal, Salem, Oregon, 5 Jun 1925, p 8
    Miss Sadie Elizabeth Pratt became the bride of Mr. Sheldon F. Sackett on Tuesday evening, June 3, in Portland. The ceremony was performed at 8 o'clock before an altar of roses, at the Vernon Presbyterian church, Reverend C. L. Dark, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church of McMinnville, assisted by Reverend H. E. Edgar, officiating. Baskets and lattices of pink roses and azure delphinium, transformed the church into a bride's garden, with tall white tapers burning at the altar.
    Immediately preceding the ceremony, Mrs. David Lawson (Marguerite Cook ) sang "Because." Mrs. Stuart Pratt of Seattle presided at the organ for the accompaniments and the wedding march, the bridal party taking their places to the strains of the impressive Mendelssohn processional.
    The bride was charming in white satin, ornamented with Spanish lace. Her filmy veil, worn in empress fashion and caught with sprays of orange blossom, fell along a full court train.
    Mrs. Willard Lawson (Helen Mclnturff), as matron-of-honor, wore orchid flat crepe with rows of narrow lace, while Miss Lorlei Blatchford, as maid-of-honor, wore a lovely gown of pale pink georgette with ostrich. Miss Norabel Pratt, a sister of the bride, Miss Lois Lapham, Miss Estella Martin, and Miss Carolyn Bushnell were bridesmaids. Miss Pratt and Miss Lapham wore lovely modes of poudre blue georgette while Miss Martin and Miss Bushnell completed the procession of pastel colors in their frocks of honey-dew crepe de chine. The bridesmaids carried arm bouquets of snapdragons and sweet peas, while the bride's bouquet was a shower of Ophelia roses and lilies of the valley.
    Mr. Vernor Sackett, brother of the groom, was best man with Mr. Clarence Gillette as groomsman. Ushers were Mr. Bruce E. White. Mr. David Lawson and Mr. John Lucker.
    Little Betty Sackett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leland Sackett, was a dainty flower girl, with a tiny arm basket of Cecil Brunner roses.
    The bride, daughter of Dr. and Mrs George B. Pratt, was given in marriage by her father. Immediately preceding the benediction Miss Kathleen La Raut sang "At Dawning."
    One hundred and fifty guests were invited to the formal receptlon which followed at the Pratt home at 1007 East Fifteenth Street, N. The guests were greeted at the door by Mrs. Melvin Johnson.
    Dr. and Mrs. George B. Pratt and the members of the bridal party received. In the dining room Mrs. Bruce E. White (Grace Brainerd) presided at the urn, while Miss Thelma Mills cut the ices. College friends of the bride assisted about the rooms. Miss Thelma Mills caught the bride's bouquet.
    Both Mr. and Mrs. Sackett are graduates of Willamette University, Mrs. Sackett with the class or 1923 and Mr. Sackett with the class of 1922. Both were unusually prominent in campus affairs. Mrs. Sackett was a member of the Delta Phi sorority and of the Adelante literary society, while Mr. Sackett was a Websterian and a Sigma Tau. Mrs. Sackett was senior scholar in French, and Mr. Sackett, upon his graduation was elected to membership in the honorary scholarship fraternity Alpha Kappa Nu. Mr. Sackett also edited the Willamette Collegian during his senior year. He is a member of the Bar-W forensic organisation.
    Mr. Sackett is the son ot Judge and Mrs. Sackett of Yamhill county. After a two weeks' honeymoon trip to Yellowstone National park, the trip being made by motor, Mr. Sackett will take his bride to McMinnville where the young couple will make their home. Mr. Sackett will edit the McMinnville paper, the Telephone-Register.
    The past year Mr. Sackett has been principal of the high school at Raymond, Washington, while Mrs. Sackett has been on the high school faculty at Klaber.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The World, Coos Bay, Oregon, 1 Jan 1932, p 6
    Sheldon Sackett Weds Secretary of Gov. Meier
    A wedding which came as a startling surprise to a large circle of acquaintances and which is of interest throughout the state was that which united Miss Beatrice Walton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Walton, and Sheldon F. Sackett, son of Judge and Mrs. Fred B. Sackett of McMinnville, Thursday evening at 7 o'clock at the Walton home in Salem.
    Even the best friends of Mr. and Mrs. Sackett were given little warning of the wedding's approach, and because of the prominence of the couple its occurrence will no doubt be the topic of conversation wherever society congregates today.
    Relatives Present
    Rev. Thomas Hardle, pastor of the McMinnville Methodist Episcopal church, read the simple wedding service in the presence of Mrs. James Walton, mother of the bride, Judge and Mrs. Fred B. Sackett of McMinnville, parents of the groom, Mr. and Mrs. William Walton, the former a brother of the groom, and Mrs. Thomas Hardie.
    Mrs. Sackett is a graduate of Mills college in California, and at one time was employed as an instructor of the Astoria public schools. She later was secretary in the state department of education. Three years ago she accepted the office of private secretary to the late Governor Patterson and served throughout his administration. She then went to Europe, but returned to Salem early last January, when she again was appointed private secretary by Governor Meier, which position she now fills.
    Publisher of Times
    Mr. Sackett is managing editor and co-publisher of the Oregon Statesman, Salem, and publisher of the Coos Bay Times at Marshfield. Prior to locating in Salem he was engaged in the newspaper business at McMinnville for a number of years. He is a graduate of Willamette university, and took a post graduate course at Columbia university.
    Mr. and Mrs. Sackett left Thursday night for a beach resort where they will remain until Sunday. Both were at their business posts until noon Thursday.
    Mrs. Sackett Thursday presented her resignation to Governor Meier, subject to his pleasure. Friends of Mrs. Sackett indicated that the resignation had not been accepted.
    Mr. and Mrs. Sackett will make their home in the Royal Court apartments, Salem.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • La Grande Observer, La Grande, Oregon, 2 Jan 1932, p 6
    Local Interest In Wedding—
    The many friends in the valley of the bridegroom and interest in the bride because of her official position in the state capltol, made news of the marriage on New Years eve of Sheldon F. Sackett, co-publisher of the New Oregon Statesman, of Salem, and publisher of the Coos Bay Times, at Marshfield, and Miss Beatrice Walton, private secretary to Governor Julius Meier, of considerable local interest. The marriage was celebrated Thursday evening at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. James Walton in Salem. Mrs. Sackett is a graduate of Mills college in California. She served as secretary to the late Governor Patterson and later of the present chief officer of the state. Mr. Sackett is a graduate of Willamette university. and after having taught a year, purchased the McMinnville Telephone-Register, going after the sale of that sheet to Salem to be associated with Charles A. Sprague In the management of the Salem daily.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Seattle Star, Seattle, Washington, 19 May 1947, p 2
    Last rites for Mrs. Sackett Set Tomorrow in Coos Bay, Ore.
    Private funeral services will be held in Coos Bay, Ore., tomorrow for Mrs. Beatrice Walton Sackett, wife of Sheldon F. Sackett, Oregon newspaper and radio owner who recently entered into an agreement to purchase The Seattle Star. Mrs. Sackett, 48, a member of the Oregon state board of higher education, died Saturday at McAuley hospital in Coos Bay after an extended illness.
    Death was caused by cancer.
    Born in Salem, Ore., of a pioneer Oregon family, Mrs. Sackett was educated in Salem schools and was a graduate of Mills college, Oakland. After teaching two years, Mrs. Sackett became secretary to the state superintendent of public instruction and later became executive secretary to three Oregon governors, I. C. Patterson, A. W. Norblad and Julius E. Meier.
    Invited to remain as secretary to Gov. Charles H. Martin, who succeeded Meier, Mrs. Sackett elected to return to private life. She was appointed to the state board of education in 1934 by Meier, a position she held continuously until her death.
    For many years she was the only woman member of the state board and had been vice president since 1940. She was an active member of the Episcopal church, the American Association of University Women and Phi Beta Kappa.
    She was married to Mr. Sackett Dec. 31, 1931, in Salem moving to Coos Bay in 1936. Besides her husband, Mrs. Sackett is survived by two children, Marcia Anne, 12, and John Walton, 9; her mother, Mrs. Mary E. Walton of Salem, and two brothers, William S. Walton, Salem banker, and Brig. Gen. Leo Walton, commanding general, U. S. army air corps at Orlando, Fla. Mrs. Sackett requested there be no flowers and the funeral private.
    Because of Mrs. Sackett's illness, transfer of the properties of The Seattle Star has not been made, but will take place within two weeks.
    Snell Pays Tribute To Publisher's Wife
    Salem, Ore. —(UP)— "One of Oregon's most talented and accomplished women has been called to her final reward," Gov. Earl Snell of Oregon said today in commenting upon the death of Mrs. Beatrice Walton Sackett.
    "Hers was a brilliant career, marked by high intelligence, loyalty to trust and duty, love and appreciation of home and fireside, and high standards of service to community and state truely unsurpassed," the Oregon governor said.
    "The passing of Mrs. Sackett is a loss irreparable to Oregon," he added.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Statesman Journal, Salem, Oregon, 20 May 1947, p 4 [Editorial comment column]
    Beatrice Walton Sackett
    To the many virtues for which Mrs. Beatrice Walton Sackett was justly famed must be added one of heroism. With great courage she battled in recent years the encroachment of mailgnant disease, underwent numerous operations which served only to prolong life yet she held herself to her public and private duties with unconquerable fortitude until finally she had to yield to her physical infirmity.
    Here was a woman who could be described as the ideal modern woman: of fine intelligence, strong character, yet truly feminine, who renderd exceptional service in public position and maintained her home and cared for her family. Her work as private secretary to governors of the state and as member of the state board of higher education was regarded as outstanding. Her personal charm and graciousness of manner won for her a host of friends who share with relatives genuine grief over her passing.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Press Democrat, Santa Rosa, California, 3 Aug 1948, p 6
    Sackett Weds
    San Francisco, Aug. 2 (UP)
    Sheldon F. Sackett, publisher and broadcaster, was married here today to Mrs. Evelyn Zingleman Schwabe of Portland, Ore. Sackett published the Coos Bay Times and operates radio Station KOOS in Coos Bay, Oregon. In addition he has radio station KROW in Oakland and KVAN in Vancouver, Wash. He is an applicant for a television license for the bay district.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Daily News, Los Angeles, California, 3 Aug 1948, p 6
    Sheldon Sackett weds
    San Francisco, Aug. 3.–(U.P.)
    Sheldon F. Sackett, 46, prominent West Coast publisher and broadcaster, was married here yesterday to Mrs. Evelyn Zingleman Schwabe, 38, of Portland, Ore.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Bellingham Herald, Bellingham, Washington, 3 Aug 1948, p 12
    Sackett Weds
    San Francisco, Aug. 3. — (U.P.) — Sheldon F. Sackett, West coast publisher and broadcaster, was to leave on a Hawaiian honeymoon today with his bride, the former Mrs. Evelyn Zingleman Schwabe, of Portland, Ore. The couple was married here yesterday afternoon. They will make their home in Piedmont, Calif., on their return from the islands.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The San Francisco Examiner, San Francisco, California, 6 Aug 1948, p 19
    Wedding News
    Amidst the standard amount of clatter and ado that inevitably accompanies his big moments, whether they be marriages or mergers, Sheldon Sackett, radio station owner and publisher of an Oregon newspaper, was married again early this week. His first wife, Mills College Grad Beatrice Walton, had died several months previously.
    The new Mrs. Sackett was formerly Mrs. Evelyn Schwabe, the divorced wife of a Portland attorney. Sackett has three children of his own and the new Mrs. Sackett brings him three more, thus increasing the population under the Sackett roof to enough to make two tables of bridge, with the parents.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Statesman Journal, Salem, Oregon, 19 Jan 1950, p 6
    Invitations Received
    Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Contee Worthington of Piedmont, Cal., have sent out invitations for the marriage of their daughter, Elizabeth, to Mr. Shelton F. Sackett of Oakland, formerly of Coos Bay and of Salem.
    The wedding is to be an event of Monday, January 30 at four o'clock at the Piedmont Community church. A reception will follow at 172 Estates drive.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The San Francisco Examiner, San Francisco, California, 31 Jan 1950, p 10
    Sheldon Sackett Weds in Piedmont
    Sheldon Sackett, former newspaper publisher and now a Bay area radio station operator, was married in Piedmont yesterday to Elizabeth Worthington, Piedmont.
    It was the third marriage for Sackett, part owner of radio station KROW in Oakland. The bride is a former Broadway actress, and a well known portrait and landscape painter.
    Sackett, former publisher and part owner of the Oregon Statesman, lives at 171 Estates Drive, Piedmont.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Rock Island Argus, Rock Island, Illinois, 22 Sep 1950, p 21
    Phyllis Van Theemsche, D. S. Sackett, Jr., To Wed; Bride-Elect Feted
    The First Baptist church. Rock Island, will be the scene Sunday of the marriage of Miss Phyllis Lorraine Van Theemsche and Duaine S. Sackett, Jr. The ceremony will be performed at 2:30 p. m. and a reception in the Moose home, Rock Island, will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Hugo Beckman's orchestra will play for dancing from 5 to 9 p. m.
    No invitations are being sent but all friends and relatives are welcome to attend both the service and reception.
    Parents of the betrothed couple are Messrs. and Mesdames Fred Van Theemsche, 1627 Fourteenth street, Rock Island, and Duaine S. Sackett, Litchfield, Ill.
    The bride-elect has been honored at several prenuptial events recently. Mrs. Vila Rea, Edgewater place, Rock Island, was hostess at a linen shower. Mesdames Hazel Seaton and Jane Cooper entertained at a miscellaneous shower in the former's home, 4422 Ninth street, Rock Island, and the bride-elect received miscellaneous gifts at a party in the home of Mrs. Ray J. Griff, 4005 Eighteenth avenue, Rock Island, when Mrs. Charles E. Van Theemsche was the assisting hostess.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Daily Times, Davenport, Iowa, 25 Sep 1950, p 16
    Wed Sunday — Miss Phyllis Lorraine VanTheemsche, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred VanTheemsche, 1627 Fourteenth street, Rock Island, became the bride of Duaine J. Sackett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Duaine S. Sackett, Litchfield, Ill., at 2:30 p. m. Sunday in the First Baptist church, Rock Island. Rev. Vernon MacNeill officiated.
    The bride, given in marriage by her brother, Charles E. VanTheemsche, wore a gown of lace and net over satin, fashioned with a long train. Her fingertip length veil fell from a tiara of seed pearls, and she carried a bouquet of white carnations.
    Mrs. Charles Brotherton, Washington, Ia., sister of the bride, served as matron of honor. Mrs. Al Cooper, Rock Island, was bridesmatron and Miss Pauline Oches was bridesmaid. Ginny D. Nierengarten, Rock Island, was flower girl, and Johnnie Kisk, Rock Island, was ringbearer.
    Charles Brotherton was best man. Guests were seated by Thomas Martzahn, Davenport, and Clifford Schade, Rock Island.
    A reception for 200 guests was held from 4 to 10 p. m. at the Moose home, Rock Island. For traveling on a short wedding trip, the bride chose a blue suit with blue accessories.
    Mrs. Sackett attended Rock Island high school and is employed at J. J. Newberry Co., Rock Island. Her husband was graduated from Litchfield high school and served three years in the army. He is employed at the National Tea Co., Bettendorf. The couple will reside at 924½ Fourteenth-and-a-half street, Rock Island.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Courier, Waterloo, Iowa, 29 Mar 1957, p 6
    Vinton — Oscar Anderson announces the marriage of his daughter, Marcia, to Martin Sackett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Sackett, Brandon. The wedding was Sunday in Vinton Presbyterian church. The couple will live on a farm near Walker.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Times, San Mateo, California, 6 May 1959, p 30
    Sackett Sued For Divorce
    Oakland (AP) — Mrs. Elizabeth Sackett sued publisher Sheldon Sackett for divorce Tuesday and obtained a temporary order preventing him from liquidating any more of his holdings.
    Mrs. Sackett's suit said the publisher had sold radio stations KROW in Oakland and KVAN in Vancouver, Wash., for $1,900,000 the last 60 days. Superior Judge Thomas W. Caldecott granted a temporary restraining order and set May 14 for a hearing on whether to make it permanent.
    Mrs. Sackett charged extreme cruelty. She asked custody of an 8-year-old son and division of community property she valued at $3,600,000. She estimated her husband's debts at one million dollars.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Albany Democrat-Herald, Albany, Oregon, 7 May 1959, p 21
    Sheldon Sackett Sued for Divorce
    Oakland, Calif. (UPI) —Sheldon Sackett, 57, Oregon publisher and radio station owner, is being sued for divorce by his wife, Elizabeth, 40, in Alameda County Superior Court.
    Charging her husband with extreme cruelty, she asked for custody of an eight-year old son Schuyler, equitable division of $2,562,500 in community property, and $2,410 a month for temporary support.
    Mrs. Sackett's complaint said her husband has business interests worth $3,600,000 in addition to the community property, but that his debts total one million dollars.
    Along with filing the suit, Mrs. Sackett obtained a temporary order restraining her husband from selling his assets.
    The couple was married Jan. 30, 1950, and separated last April 4, the suit said. A hearing was set for May 14.
    Sackett publishes the Coos Bay (Ore.) World and a group of 13 labor weeklies in northern California. He also owns a Coos Bay radio station. Last Saturday he announced plans for establishing new publications in Oakland and Portland, Ore.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The World, Coos Bay, Oregon, 14 Sep 1961, pp 10-12
    [Verbatim report over 3 pages]
    p 10
    A Day In Court With Sheldon F. Sackett ...
    [Report prefaced by "(Editor's note — Herewith another "day in court" with Sheldon F. Sackett, who is being sued for divorce and whose wife is asking that he be cited for contempt of court, for non-payment of alimony, and that a receiver be appointed to handle his business affairs until the divorce is settled.)"]
    p 11
    ... Wife Argues Publisher Is In Contempt
    p 12
    Court Day With Sackett
    [Newspapers.com image researched by Chris Sackett, not transcribed]
  • Oakland Tribune, Oakland, California, 8 Dec 1961, p 32
    Sackett Pays Up Alimony and Fees
    Contempt of court proceedings against Sheldon F. Sackett, publisher of a group of labor papers, were dropped today after he obeyed a court order to pay $15,445 in back alimony and attorney fees.
    Sackett is being sued for divorce by his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Sackett, 171 Estates Drive, Piedmont.
    Superior Judge Marvin Sherwin ordered Sackett Nov. 15 to make payments covering the period up to Aug. 8.
    Time for payment expired today. Myron Harris, attorney for Mrs. Sackett, notified the court that Sackett paid up yesterday.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Spokane Chronicle, Spokane, Washington, 2 Sep 1968, p 2
    Publisher Dies of Long Illness
    San Francisco (AP)—Sheldon F. Sackett, 66, newspaper publisher and broadcaster with properties in Idaho, Oregon and California, died yesterday after a long illness.
    Sackett's holdings included the Valley Cable System of Twin Falls. He also was former owner of the World of Burley, now the South Idaho Press, in Burley.
    Sackett had been in poor health for several years. He entered the Pacific University Medical Center July 2.
    A native of Jefferson, Ore., Sackett is survived by three sons, David of Spokane, Wash,; John of San Francisco, and Schuyler of Piedmont, Calif.; a daughter, Marcia Ann Kimball of Berkeley, Calif.; four grandchildren and a brother, Leland Sackett, Sheridan, Ore.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Oakland Tribune, Oakland, California, 2 Sep 1968, p 55
    Sheldon Sackett, Publisher, Dies
    Sheldon F. Sackett, a flamboyant publisher who owned newspapers in three western states, is dead at 66.
    He succumbed yesterday in a San Francisco hospital, following a lengthy illness.
    Mr. Sackett, owned the Olympic Press in Oakland, the Valley Cable System in Twin Falls, Ida., and was president of World Newspapers Inc. of San Francisco and Daily World in Coos Bay, Ore. He also headed radio station KOOS in Coos Bay.
    During his colorful career, in which he bought newspapers the way some people collect antiques, Mr. Sackett had owned papers in Alameda, San Leandro and Vancouver.
    He also owned the old radio station KROW in Oakland and KVAN in Vancouver.
    After leaving the high school in 1925, he purchased his first paper, the McMinnville Telephone-Register in Oregon.
    Mr. Sackett was a co-founder of the Oregon Statesman in Salem and later bought the Coos Bay World, which he published for 38 years.
    He lived for several years in Piedmont until his divorce from his second wife, actress Elizabeth Worthington, after a drawn-out and stormy legal battle that spanned six years, ending in 1965. During the court fight he revealed that his fortune was in excess of $3.5 million.
    He is survived by three sons, David of Spokane, John of San Francisco and Schuyler of Piedmont; a daughter, Mrs. Marcia Kimball of Berkeley; a brother, Leland R. Sackett of Sheridan, Ore., and four grandchildren.
    Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. tomorrow in the Halstead & Co. mortuary, 1123 Sutter St., San Francisco.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Petaluma Argus-Courier, Petaluma, California, 3 Sep 1968, p 12
    Cotati World Publisher Dies
    Sheldon F. Sackett, 66, publisher of the weekly World of Sonoma County and several other West Coast papers, died Saturday in a San Francisco hospital after an illness of two months.
    Sackett a newspaper publisher since 1925, was born in Jefferson, Ore., Aug. 2, 1902, the son of Judge Fred R. and Mrs. Sackett.
    He was graduated from Willamette University, Salem, in 1922, and took graduate study at Columbia University, New York and the University of Oregon.
    He purchased the Mc-Minneville, Ore. Telephone Register in 1925. In 1930 he purchased the World of Coos Bay (Oregon), which he still owned at the time of his death.
    In addition to the Coos Bay newspaper he owned The World of Sonoma County; The Olympic Press, Oakland; the Valley Television Cable System, Twin Falls, Idaho; Radio Station KOOS, Coos Bay, and several labor papers in the East Bay Area.
    Sackett was well known in Sonoma County, having purchased the former Rohnert Park Press, the Cotatian, the Santa Rosa News and the Sentinel, all county weekly newspapers, which he combined into the weekly World of Sonoma County in 1967. He continued publishing the local weekly up to the time of his death.
    He was married twice, both marriages ending in divorce. His first wife was the former Evelyn Zingleman Schwabe, Portland, Ore., whom he married in 1948. His second marriage, to Elizabeth Worthington, took place in 1950. He was divorced from his second wife in 1965.
    He was a member of the Commonwealth Club, the San Francisco Press Club, the University Club of Portland, Sigma Delta Chi fraternity, the Coos Bay-North Bend Rotary Club, the Elks, the Masons and the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association.
    He is survived by three sons, David Schulyer, Spokane, Wash.; John Walton, San Francisco, and Schulyer Worthington, Piedmont; a daughter, Marcia Anne Kimball, Berkeley; a brother, Leland R. Sackett, Sheridan, Ore., and four grandchildren.
    Funeral Services were held today at 3 p.m. at Halsted & Co. 1123 Sutter St., San Francisco.
    Interment will be at Albany, Ore.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Times-Advocate, Escondido, California, 31 Mar 1981, p 21
    Sara Gillette
    Escondido — Sara Gillette, 79, of Escondido died March 27 at a local convalescent home.
    She was born March 25, 1902, in the Arizona Territory and had lived in Escondido for 40 years. She was graduated from Willamette University at Salem, Ore., and taught in the Oregon schools. She and her husband, Clarence J. "Jeeter" Gillette, operated a newspaper in Oregon before they came to Escondido.
    Mrs. Gillette was a former member of the Garden Club, Woman's Club and Methodist Church, all of Escondido.
    Surviving, besides her husband, are a son, David Sackett of La Jolla; three granddaughters; one brother; and one sister.
    No formal service is planned. The family has suggested that those who care to do so, in lieu of flowers, make contributions in her memory to the Escondido Public Library.
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  • The Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 8 Sep 1985, p 22
    Ina B. Sackett, 80, died Saturday at her rural Center Point home following an extended illness.
    Ina Winch was born July 15, 1905, at Buck Creek. She married Roy Sackett on Nov. 30, 1929, at Monticello. Mrs. Sackett was affiliated with the Walker United Methodist Church and was a former member of the Presbyterian Church of Hopkinton. Surviving are her husband; three sons, Martin of Walker, Norman of Center Point and David of Central City; three daughters, Jennie Smith of Palo and Carol Poyner and Jean Whitehead, both of Cedar Rapids; three sisters, Ethel Marugg and Gretchen Allen, both of Monticello, and Jennie Winch of Hopkinton; 21 grandchildren; and three great-granddaughters.
    Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the United Methodist Church, Walker, by the Rev. Lee Wiley and the Rev. Mark Tuttle. Burial: Walker Cemetery. Friends may call at the Murdoch Funeral Home in Walker after 4 p.m. Monday.
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  • The Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 27 Aug 1993, p 10
    Roy F. Sackett, 90, of Sunnycrest Nursing Home, Dysart, formerly of the Walker and Urbana area, died Wednesday evening, Aug. 25, 1993, in Virginia Gay Hospital, Vinton, after a brief illness. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Murdoch Funeral Home, Center Point, where friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today. The Rev. Mike Townsley will officiate. Burial: Walker Cemetery.
    Survivors include three sons, Martin of Walker, Norman of Center Point and David of Central City; three daughters, Jennie Smith of Palo, and Carol Poyner and Jean Whitehead, both of Cedar Rapids; four brothers, Bill of Walker, Ellis of Monona, Jim of Cedar Rapids and Leonard of Hopkinton; and two sisters, Grace Rickels of Anamosa and Dorothy Frank of Wyandotte, Mich.
    Also surviving are 21 grandchildren, 20 great-granddchildren, and many nieces, nephews and friends.
    He was preceded in death by his wife, Ina; his parents; a brother, Walter; and a sister, Marie Hoch.
    Born Feb. 1, 1903, in Anamosa, to Matthew Dunham and Bertha King Sackett, he married Ina Beatrice Winch on Nov. 30, 1929, in Monticello. She died Sept. 7, 1985. An avid fisherman, Mr. Sackett was a retired cream hauler and farmer.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Courier, Waterloo, Iowa, 22 Feb 2011, p 10
    Martin M. Sackett (1933-2011)
    Walker — Martin Matthew Sackett, 77, died Wednesday, Feb. 16, at Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House, Hiawatha.
    He was born Aug. 1, 1933, in Monticello, son of Roy and Ina Winch Sackett. He married to Marcia Anderson on March 24, 1957.
    Mr. Sackett graduated from Urbana High School, then served in the U.S. Navy in Japan. He was a farmer for 53 years and was the mayor of Sackettville (population 6).
    He was a member of the Hawkeye Antique Tractor Pullers, Walker American Legion, the Hawkeye Vintage Farm Machinery Association and Farm Bureau.
    Survived by: his wife; three sons, Mark, Mitchell and Monty (Kaylene), all of Walker; eight grandchildren, Aaron and Ella Sherman, Martin Sackett II (Heather Dake), Madison Sackett (Kalli Wittenburg), Cody Sackett (Courtney Lappe) and Chase Sackett, all of Walker, Jessica Sackett of Minneapolis and Morgan Sackett (Grant Kocer) of Rochester, Minn.; three great-grandchildren, Charli and Jake Sherman and Hayden Drake; two former daughters-in-law, Sherry Sackett, of Walker and Robyn Sherman of Cedar Rapids; two sisters, Jennie (Frank) Smith of Palo and Jean (Ron) Johnson at Atkins; two brothers, Norman (Zelda) Sackett of Center Point and David (Helen) Sackett of Anamosa; two brothers-in-law, Tommy Poyner of Cedar Rapids and Otis Anderson of Ankeny; and many nieces and nephews.
    Preceded in death by: a sister, Carol Poyner; a brother-in-law, Mick Hilleshiem; a sister-in-law, Delva Sackett; a nephew, Jeff Smith; and close friend, Phil Airy.
    Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Walker United Methodist Church, Walker, with visitation from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. until services Saturday. Burial will be in Walker Cemetery. Reiff Funeral Home & Crematory, Independence, is in charge of arrangements.
    Condolences may be left at www.reifffuneralliome.com under obituaries.
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  • Victoria Advocate online, Texas, 29 Nov 2023
    Jeffery "Jeff" Sackett
    Victoria — Jeffery “Jeff” Scott Sackett, 66, of Victoria, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, in Victoria. He was born in Ventura, California on July 3, 1957, to Helen Isabell Shankles Sackett. Jeff worked as a Senior Extrusion Operator for Inteplast for many years.
    Jeff is preceded in death by his mother; Helen Isabell Shankles Sackett.
    Jeff is survived by his loving wife, Liu Guiying, stepdaughter, Liang Ying; two brothers; Glen and Mike, and one sister; Tammy.
    Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 1:00 pm at Colonial Funeral Home.
    The family of Jeff wishes to extend their sincere thanks to the staff at Hospice of South Texas Dornburg Center of Compassion, for the excellent care that they have.
    Words of comfort, condolences, and fond memories may be shared with the family at www.colonialfuneralhomevictoria.com.
    [Transcribed by Chris Sackett]