This long obituary is taken from the collection in the Notebook of Long Obituaries. The original newspaper article can be found in the Blair Library, Genealogy Room.
Published in The Enterprise, February 19, 1981
DISTRICT COUNTY JUDGE SUTTON PASSED AWAY AT AGE OF 65
(picture) (veteran)
Funeral services are pending for District County Judge Chester N. Sutton, who died unexpectedly Wednesday morning at his home at 2049 Colfax Street in Blair.
Campbell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for the service.
As this newspaper went to press, the tentative time of the funeral was Friday afternoon, February 20th. The exact time and location will be announced on KBWH. Final plans are pending the return of Mrs. Sutton Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Sutton was in Kansas visiting with her mother at the time Mr. Sutton died.
The Washington County Court will be closed Friday afternoon in honor of Judge Sutton. All Friday cases have been continued to future dates.
Judge Sutton had attended the Washington County Bar Association supper and meeting Tuesday evening. Judge Sutton and his son had reportedly talked for a time after he returned home from the meeting. Then the two went to bed. Wednesday morning it was found that Judge Sutton had died in his sleep.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce of Blair; two sons, Chester Sutton and John Sutton, both of Omaha; two daughters, Jennifer Sutton, Blair, and Balinda Chavez of New Mexico; one brother, John Sutton of Blair; and one sister, Mrs. T. H. Lundt of Lincoln.
Chester N. Sutton was born in Washington County in 1916. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Sutton, were pioneers in Washington County.
He attended Dana College and Creighton Law School and was admitted to the Bar in 1941. In 1946, he was elected Washington County Attorney and served one term in that position. He practiced law in the Blair area until he was elected District Court Judge and assumed that position in January of 1973. In 1976, he was re-elected to a six year term in that position.
He served in the Armed Forces, worked with the Boy Scouts for several years and was Chairman of the Washington County Democratic Party for several years. He was also a member of the Washington County Bar Association.
Judge Sutton has been active in civic organizations of the community. He was a former District Governor of the Lions Club in Nebraska.
More complete obituary information will appear in a future edition of the paper.
# 2 - from the Pilot-Tribune, February 23, 1981
SERVICES ARE HELD FRIDAY FOR JUDGE SUTTON
Funeral services were Friday, February 20, at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Blair for District County Judge Chester Neil Sutton, who died at his home, 2049 Colfax, in Blair, on February 18, 1981, at the age of 64.
Rev. Jess Hansen conducted the services. Burial was in Blair Cemetery.
Chester Neil Sutton was born June 12, 1916, in Blair to C. R. and Emma Jensen Sutton. He was married to Joyce Eiffert. She survives him.
He resided most of his adult life in Blair. He was a graduate of Blair High School, Dana College and Creighton University School of Law. He practiced law in Blair for 28 years and was elected District County Judge in 1972, serving in that capacity until his death.
He served four years as a Special Agent in the Counter Intelligence Corps and was a World War II veteran, serving from November 14, 1941, to November 17, 1945. He was a past District Governor of Lions Club; a member of Hain-Flynn Legion Post #154; a member of Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church; and a life-long Democrat.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce, of Blair; two sons, Chester Sutton, Jr., and John Sutton, both of Omaha; Jennifer Sutton of Blair; and Mrs. Dennis (Belinda) Chavez of Houston, Texas. One brother, John Sutton of Blair; one sister, Elsie Lundt of Lincoln; one grandchild, Maurice; and a cousin, Mrs. Benton (Hazel) Marsh of Denver, Colorado.
Miss Iris Frey was organist.
Pallbearers were Lou Seminara, Melio A. Tonini, Emmett Rogert, Daryl Miller, J. B. Long and Gale Oleson.
Honorary Pallbearers were Harvey McIntosh, Wendell Klanderud, Frank Rybin, Joe McManigal, John Andreasen, Jon Stewart, Frank Gabby, and Jim Scheffler.
Campbell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for the services.
(typed as printed in the newspapers. Some variations in spellings and facts occur.)
Obituaries courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Public Library in Blair, Nebraska
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Published in The Enterprise, February 19, 1981
DISTRICT COUNTY JUDGE SUTTON PASSED AWAY AT AGE OF 65
(picture) (veteran)
Funeral services are pending for District County Judge Chester N. Sutton, who died unexpectedly Wednesday morning at his home at 2049 Colfax Street in Blair.
Campbell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for the service.
As this newspaper went to press, the tentative time of the funeral was Friday afternoon, February 20th. The exact time and location will be announced on KBWH. Final plans are pending the return of Mrs. Sutton Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Sutton was in Kansas visiting with her mother at the time Mr. Sutton died.
The Washington County Court will be closed Friday afternoon in honor of Judge Sutton. All Friday cases have been continued to future dates.
Judge Sutton had attended the Washington County Bar Association supper and meeting Tuesday evening. Judge Sutton and his son had reportedly talked for a time after he returned home from the meeting. Then the two went to bed. Wednesday morning it was found that Judge Sutton had died in his sleep.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce of Blair; two sons, Chester Sutton and John Sutton, both of Omaha; two daughters, Jennifer Sutton, Blair, and Balinda Chavez of New Mexico; one brother, John Sutton of Blair; and one sister, Mrs. T. H. Lundt of Lincoln.
Chester N. Sutton was born in Washington County in 1916. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Sutton, were pioneers in Washington County.
He attended Dana College and Creighton Law School and was admitted to the Bar in 1941. In 1946, he was elected Washington County Attorney and served one term in that position. He practiced law in the Blair area until he was elected District Court Judge and assumed that position in January of 1973. In 1976, he was re-elected to a six year term in that position.
He served in the Armed Forces, worked with the Boy Scouts for several years and was Chairman of the Washington County Democratic Party for several years. He was also a member of the Washington County Bar Association.
Judge Sutton has been active in civic organizations of the community. He was a former District Governor of the Lions Club in Nebraska.
More complete obituary information will appear in a future edition of the paper.
# 2 - from the Pilot-Tribune, February 23, 1981
SERVICES ARE HELD FRIDAY FOR JUDGE SUTTON
Funeral services were Friday, February 20, at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Blair for District County Judge Chester Neil Sutton, who died at his home, 2049 Colfax, in Blair, on February 18, 1981, at the age of 64.
Rev. Jess Hansen conducted the services. Burial was in Blair Cemetery.
Chester Neil Sutton was born June 12, 1916, in Blair to C. R. and Emma Jensen Sutton. He was married to Joyce Eiffert. She survives him.
He resided most of his adult life in Blair. He was a graduate of Blair High School, Dana College and Creighton University School of Law. He practiced law in Blair for 28 years and was elected District County Judge in 1972, serving in that capacity until his death.
He served four years as a Special Agent in the Counter Intelligence Corps and was a World War II veteran, serving from November 14, 1941, to November 17, 1945. He was a past District Governor of Lions Club; a member of Hain-Flynn Legion Post #154; a member of Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church; and a life-long Democrat.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce, of Blair; two sons, Chester Sutton, Jr., and John Sutton, both of Omaha; Jennifer Sutton of Blair; and Mrs. Dennis (Belinda) Chavez of Houston, Texas. One brother, John Sutton of Blair; one sister, Elsie Lundt of Lincoln; one grandchild, Maurice; and a cousin, Mrs. Benton (Hazel) Marsh of Denver, Colorado.
Miss Iris Frey was organist.
Pallbearers were Lou Seminara, Melio A. Tonini, Emmett Rogert, Daryl Miller, J. B. Long and Gale Oleson.
Honorary Pallbearers were Harvey McIntosh, Wendell Klanderud, Frank Rybin, Joe McManigal, John Andreasen, Jon Stewart, Frank Gabby, and Jim Scheffler.
Campbell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for the services.
(typed as printed in the newspapers. Some variations in spellings and facts occur.)
Obituaries courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Public Library in Blair, Nebraska
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This long obituary is taken from the collection in the Notebook of Long Obituaries. The original newspaper article can be found in the Blair Library, Genealogy Room.
Published in The Enterprise, February 19, 1981
DISTRICT COUNTY JUDGE SUTTON PASSED AWAY AT AGE OF 65
(picture) (veteran)
Funeral services are pending for District County Judge Chester N. Sutton, who died unexpectedly Wednesday morning at his home at 2049 Colfax Street in Blair.
Campbell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for the service.
As this newspaper went to press, the tentative time of the funeral was Friday afternoon, February 20th. The exact time and location will be announced on KBWH. Final plans are pending the return of Mrs. Sutton Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Sutton was in Kansas visiting with her mother at the time Mr. Sutton died.
The Washington County Court will be closed Friday afternoon in honor of Judge Sutton. All Friday cases have been continued to future dates.
Judge Sutton had attended the Washington County Bar Association supper and meeting Tuesday evening. Judge Sutton and his son had reportedly talked for a time after he returned home from the meeting. Then the two went to bed. Wednesday morning it was found that Judge Sutton had died in his sleep.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce of Blair; two sons, Chester Sutton and John Sutton, both of Omaha; two daughters, Jennifer Sutton, Blair, and Balinda Chavez of New Mexico; one brother, John Sutton of Blair; and one sister, Mrs. T. H. Lundt of Lincoln.
Chester N. Sutton was born in Washington County in 1916. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Sutton, were pioneers in Washington County.
He attended Dana College and Creighton Law School and was admitted to the Bar in 1941. In 1946, he was elected Washington County Attorney and served one term in that position. He practiced law in the Blair area until he was elected District Court Judge and assumed that position in January of 1973. In 1976, he was re-elected to a six year term in that position.
He served in the Armed Forces, worked with the Boy Scouts for several years and was Chairman of the Washington County Democratic Party for several years. He was also a member of the Washington County Bar Association.
Judge Sutton has been active in civic organizations of the community. He was a former District Governor of the Lions Club in Nebraska.
More complete obituary information will appear in a future edition of the paper.
# 2 - from the Pilot-Tribune, February 23, 1981
SERVICES ARE HELD FRIDAY FOR JUDGE SUTTON
Funeral services were Friday, February 20, at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Blair for District County Judge Chester Neil Sutton, who died at his home, 2049 Colfax, in Blair, on February 18, 1981, at the age of 64.
Rev. Jess Hansen conducted the services. Burial was in Blair Cemetery.
Chester Neil Sutton was born June 12, 1916, in Blair to C. R. and Emma Jensen Sutton. He was married to Joyce Eiffert. She survives him.
He resided most of his adult life in Blair. He was a graduate of Blair High School, Dana College and Creighton University School of Law. He practiced law in Blair for 28 years and was elected District County Judge in 1972, serving in that capacity until his death.
He served four years as a Special Agent in the Counter Intelligence Corps and was a World War II veteran, serving from November 14, 1941, to November 17, 1945. He was a past District Governor of Lions Club; a member of Hain-Flynn Legion Post #154; a member of Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church; and a life-long Democrat.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce, of Blair; two sons, Chester Sutton, Jr., and John Sutton, both of Omaha; Jennifer Sutton of Blair; and Mrs. Dennis (Belinda) Chavez of Houston, Texas. One brother, John Sutton of Blair; one sister, Elsie Lundt of Lincoln; one grandchild, Maurice; and a cousin, Mrs. Benton (Hazel) Marsh of Denver, Colorado.
Miss Iris Frey was organist.
Pallbearers were Lou Seminara, Melio A. Tonini, Emmett Rogert, Daryl Miller, J. B. Long and Gale Oleson.
Honorary Pallbearers were Harvey McIntosh, Wendell Klanderud, Frank Rybin, Joe McManigal, John Andreasen, Jon Stewart, Frank Gabby, and Jim Scheffler.
Campbell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for the services.
(typed as printed in the newspapers. Some variations in spellings and facts occur.)
Obituaries courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Public Library in Blair, Nebraska
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Published in The Enterprise, February 19, 1981
DISTRICT COUNTY JUDGE SUTTON PASSED AWAY AT AGE OF 65
(picture) (veteran)
Funeral services are pending for District County Judge Chester N. Sutton, who died unexpectedly Wednesday morning at his home at 2049 Colfax Street in Blair.
Campbell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for the service.
As this newspaper went to press, the tentative time of the funeral was Friday afternoon, February 20th. The exact time and location will be announced on KBWH. Final plans are pending the return of Mrs. Sutton Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Sutton was in Kansas visiting with her mother at the time Mr. Sutton died.
The Washington County Court will be closed Friday afternoon in honor of Judge Sutton. All Friday cases have been continued to future dates.
Judge Sutton had attended the Washington County Bar Association supper and meeting Tuesday evening. Judge Sutton and his son had reportedly talked for a time after he returned home from the meeting. Then the two went to bed. Wednesday morning it was found that Judge Sutton had died in his sleep.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce of Blair; two sons, Chester Sutton and John Sutton, both of Omaha; two daughters, Jennifer Sutton, Blair, and Balinda Chavez of New Mexico; one brother, John Sutton of Blair; and one sister, Mrs. T. H. Lundt of Lincoln.
Chester N. Sutton was born in Washington County in 1916. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Sutton, were pioneers in Washington County.
He attended Dana College and Creighton Law School and was admitted to the Bar in 1941. In 1946, he was elected Washington County Attorney and served one term in that position. He practiced law in the Blair area until he was elected District Court Judge and assumed that position in January of 1973. In 1976, he was re-elected to a six year term in that position.
He served in the Armed Forces, worked with the Boy Scouts for several years and was Chairman of the Washington County Democratic Party for several years. He was also a member of the Washington County Bar Association.
Judge Sutton has been active in civic organizations of the community. He was a former District Governor of the Lions Club in Nebraska.
More complete obituary information will appear in a future edition of the paper.
# 2 - from the Pilot-Tribune, February 23, 1981
SERVICES ARE HELD FRIDAY FOR JUDGE SUTTON
Funeral services were Friday, February 20, at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Blair for District County Judge Chester Neil Sutton, who died at his home, 2049 Colfax, in Blair, on February 18, 1981, at the age of 64.
Rev. Jess Hansen conducted the services. Burial was in Blair Cemetery.
Chester Neil Sutton was born June 12, 1916, in Blair to C. R. and Emma Jensen Sutton. He was married to Joyce Eiffert. She survives him.
He resided most of his adult life in Blair. He was a graduate of Blair High School, Dana College and Creighton University School of Law. He practiced law in Blair for 28 years and was elected District County Judge in 1972, serving in that capacity until his death.
He served four years as a Special Agent in the Counter Intelligence Corps and was a World War II veteran, serving from November 14, 1941, to November 17, 1945. He was a past District Governor of Lions Club; a member of Hain-Flynn Legion Post #154; a member of Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church; and a life-long Democrat.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce, of Blair; two sons, Chester Sutton, Jr., and John Sutton, both of Omaha; Jennifer Sutton of Blair; and Mrs. Dennis (Belinda) Chavez of Houston, Texas. One brother, John Sutton of Blair; one sister, Elsie Lundt of Lincoln; one grandchild, Maurice; and a cousin, Mrs. Benton (Hazel) Marsh of Denver, Colorado.
Miss Iris Frey was organist.
Pallbearers were Lou Seminara, Melio A. Tonini, Emmett Rogert, Daryl Miller, J. B. Long and Gale Oleson.
Honorary Pallbearers were Harvey McIntosh, Wendell Klanderud, Frank Rybin, Joe McManigal, John Andreasen, Jon Stewart, Frank Gabby, and Jim Scheffler.
Campbell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for the services.
(typed as printed in the newspapers. Some variations in spellings and facts occur.)
Obituaries courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Public Library in Blair, Nebraska
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