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Obits:
Mrs. Mamie Nicholas Dies Suddenly
Friends here were shocked Saturday afternoon to learn of the death of Mrs. Mamie Nicholas at her home in the south part of town. Although Mrs. Nicholas has not been in the best of health for some time, her condition was not regarded serious until a short time ago. She had suffered a severe attack of chronic asthma only a few days before but was up and about the house until a few hours before her passing. It will be a distinct shock to her son Corp. Vandon Nicholas, overseas.
Following is the obituary as read at the funeral service Tuesday:
Mamie Jane Hiddleson, the daughter of Chilton and Alice Hiddleson, was born in Buffalo county, Nebraska, on February 4, 1889, and departed this life at her home in Rippey, Ia., on Saturday evening, June 26, 1943, at eight o'clock, at the age of 54 years, 4 months and 22 days.
On August 6, 1906, she was united in marriage to B. J. Nicholas. To this union were born six children. They are Mrs. Delia McDowell of Rippey, Corporal Vandan Nicholas, U. S. Army, overseas; Donald Nicholas of Dawson, Paul Nicholas of Peoria, Ill.; Veona Fisher of Linden and Marjorie at home.
Mrs. Nicholas came to Rippey from Nebraska when she was five years old, and has resided in and near Rippey continuously until her death. She was a loyal member of the Rippey Service Star Legion, and as recently as June 24th participated in the ceremonies of the State Convention in session at Rippey.
She was an ideal mother, and spent her strength and uncertain health in living service for her family. She gathered around her a large circle of friends and neighbors through the years who loved her dearly. To them the shock of her passing is severe indeed. For more than a week prior to her death she suffered from an attack of asthma, and on Saturday became prostrated, passing away at eight o'clock in the evening.
There remains to mourn her passing, besides the sorrowing husband and children mentioned above, two sisters, Mrs. Stella Winchell and Mrs. Edith Johns of Jamaica, a half sister, Mrs. Nora Forkner of Jefferson; half brother, Norman Nicholas of Dawson. Also seven grandchildren who are Verda, Vernon and Daryl McDowell, Don Blayne, Larry and Aretta Kay Nicholas, and Leon Fisher, besides a number of other relatives and friends. One brother, Harvey Hiddleson, preceded her in death several years ago.
Funeral services were conducted from the First Methodist Church, Rippey, on Tuesday afternoon, June 29, 1943 by Rev. Earl Raebuck of the U.B.Church in Dawson, Iowa. Interment was made in the Rippey cemetery.

Rippey News
Mrs. J. B. Nicholas
Mrs. J. B. Nicholas, a resident of Rippey, almost 50 years died Saturday evening June 26 1943 at 8 o'clock at her home in Rippey. For more than a week prior to her death she suffered from an attack of asthma and Saturday she became prostrated, dying at 8 o'clock in the evening.
Mamie Jane Hiddleson, the daughter of Chilton and Alice Hiddleson, came to Rippey from Nebraska when she was five years old. She was born in Buffalo county, Neb, on February 4, 1889. She was married Aug. 6 1906, to B. J. Nicholas and they became the parents of six children, Mrs. Delia McDowell of Rippey, Cpl. Vandan Nicholas, United States army, overseas; Donald Nicholas of Dawson; Paul Nicholas of Peoria, Ill., Veona Fisher of Linden and Marjorie at home.
She lived continuously in Rippey since her coming to the county from Nebraska. She was a loyal member of the Rippey Service Star Legion, and as recently as June 24, she participated in the ceremonies of the organization at the state convention in session at Rippy.
There remains besiding her husband and children, two sisters Mrs. Stella Winchell and Mrs. Edith Johns of Jamaica, a half sister, Mrs. Nora Forkner of Jefferson, a half brother, Morman Nicholas of Dawson, seven grand children, who are Verda and Vernon and Darrell McDowell, Blaine, Larry and Aretta Kay Nicholas, and Leon Fisher besides a number of other relatives. A brother Harvey Hiddleson preceded her in death several years ago.
Funeral rites were conducted Tuesday afternoon June 29, 1943 at the Rippey Methodist church at 2 P.M. the Rev. Earl Rabuck of Dawson in charge. Interment was in Rippey cemetery.

Card of Thanks
We wish to extend to everone our heartfelt thanks for the many deeds of kindness, expression of sympathy, cards and beautiful floral tributes during the short illness and death of our beloved wife and mother.
Mr. B. J. Nicholas and Family
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Nicholas - Services 2 p.m. Tuesday for Mrs. B. J. Nicholas at Rippey Methodist church. Rev. Earl Rabuck officiating. Burial in Rippey cemetery. Body lies in state at Slininger funeral home Jefferson.

Mamie married Abijah Julius Conrad Nicholas on 06 Aug 1906 in Jefferson, Greene County, Iowa. Abijah (son of Ernest Edward Nicholas and Minerva Maria Bacon Hastings) was born on 03 Jun 1882 in Yell, Boone County, Iowa; died on 26 Aug 1958 in Jefferson, Greene County, Iowa; was buried on 28 Aug 1958 in Rippey Cemetery, Rippey, Greene County, Iowa . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Delia Alice Nicholas was born on 30 Jun 1907 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa; died on 06 Apr 1999 in Perry, Dallas County, Iowa; was buried on 12 Apr 1999 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa.
2. Donald Harve Nicholas was born on 30 Jul 1909 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa; died on 20 Dec 1996 in Highland, San Bernardino, California; was buried on 27 Dec 1996 in Dallas Township Cemetery, Dawson, Dallas County, Iowa.
3. Paul Ivon Nicholas was born on 17 Aug 1911 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa; died on 19 Mar 1984 in Lincoln, Lincoln County, Illinois; was buried on 21 Mar 1984 in Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, Illinois.
4. Vandan A Nicholas was born on 24 Mar 1916 in Forest City, Iowa; died on 13 Jul 1944 in MIA - Saint-Lô, Departement de la Manche, Basse-Normandie, France; was buried in His whereabouts are known only to God.
5. Veona Margaret Nicholas
6. Marjorie Mae Nicholas

Leonidas married Alice Chambers. Alice was born on 17 Nov 1860 in Marion County, Iowa; died on 17 May 1930 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]