Frank C. Devine was born October 23, 1882 at Mt. Carroll, Illinois and passed away at Gothenburg, Nebraska on August 8, 1960.

He was married to Lottie May Gammill and they were the parents of three children; Herald, Mildred (Bill) Widick of Farnam, and Leila (Roland) Gruber of Gothenburg, Nebraska.

Services were held at the Farnam Methodist Church in Farnam, Nebraska on Wednesday, August 10, 1960 at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Harold O. Massie officiating. Music was provided by Mrs. Charles Davis and Robert Zeeh with Mrs. Raymond Smith, as pianist.

Pallbearers were Wayne Devine, Dale Devine, Gilbert Devine, Gene Speck, Ellis Widick, and Morris Devine.

Final resting place is in the Farnam Cemetery, Farnam, Nebraska.

Collection of Elizabeth Speck of Benkleman, Nebraska

Frank Charles Devine was born October 23, 1882, in Mount Carroll, Illinois, and died at his home in Gothenburg, Nebraska, on Monday, August 8, 1960 at the age of 77 years.

As a small boy he moved with his parents to Frontier County, where he grew to manhood.

He was married to Lottie M. Gammill at the Methodist Church in Farnam on December 22, 1911. They lived at Wallace for four years then returned to the Farnam community where they lived for 23 years, and since that time lived at Cozad and Gothenburg, where he was caretaker of the golf course for the past two years.

Through the years, he was a hard working man, and his friendliness and integrity won him a host of friends.

He is survived by his wife, Lottie M. Devine of Gothenburg, and three children: Herald W. Devine of Portland, Oregon, Mildred M. Widick of Farnam, and Leila L. Gruber of Gothenburg. One daughter, Eva. E., preceded him in death. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and by two brothers, Clarence Devine of Cozad, and William Devine of Wiggins, Colorado.

Funeral services were held at the Farnam Methodist Church on Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Harold O. Massie. Mrs. Charles Davis and Robert Zeeh sang, accompanied by Mrs. Raymond Smith. Pallbearers were Wayne Devine, Gilbert Devine, Dale Devine, Morris Devine, Gene Speck and Ellis Widick. Interment was in the Farnam Cemetery.

FRANK DEVINE DIES

Frank Devine a former Farnamite passed away quite suddenly Monday in Gothenburg at the age of 77.

Frank was raised in this community, where he farmed for several years. He with his wife ahd made their home at Gothenburg for many years.

He is survived by his wife and three children, one of which is Mrs. Maurice Widick of Moorefield.

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in the Methodist Church at Farnam, with Rev. Harold O. Massie officiating.

Mrs. Charles Davis and Robert Zeeh sang with Mrs. Raymond Smith accompanying.

Pallbearers were: Wayne Devine, Gilbert Devine, Ellis Widick, Dale Devine, Gene Speck and Morris Devine.

Interment was in the Farnam Cemetery.

McVay-Olesen Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

The Farnam Press 20(40):1 Thursday, August 11, 1960