Fred "Bob" Signall, 66, a former resident of Carroll county and well known in the vicinity of Manning passed away early Sunday morning February 2nd, 1936, at the home of his brother Philip Signall in Carroll.

In November, he became seriously ill with heart trouble and complications but was able to be brought from Rushville, Nebraska to his brother's home here, where he received care and medical attention.

Funeral services will be held at 9 o clock Tuesday morning at the Sacred Heart church in Manning with Rev. Father Keane officiating and interment in the parish cemetery. The body will remain at the Ohde Funeral home in Manning until time for services.

Mr. Signall was born at Amboy, Illinois, on August 7th, 1870. He was the son of Edward and Anne (McCann) Signall.

When 8 years old, he moved with his parents to Carroll County and lived on the Signall farm located three miles northeast of Manning.

After farming for several years, he engaged in the livestock business in Manning.

On November 26th, 1889, Miss Jennie Mae Swiger became his bride. She preceded her husband in death.

He later moved to Omaha where he was a member of the firm of Jackson-Signall Company and in 1930 moved to Rushville, Nebraska.

Survivors include; One sister, Nellie (Mrs. Marcus H.) Lynch of Atlantic, two brothers, George of Manning, and Philip of Carroll; four nephews and eight nieces.

A brother, James Signall, passed away on November 20th.
Carroll Daily Times Herald, February 3, 1936

Funeral Rites Held Today For Fred Signall
Funeral services for Fred Signall, who passed away early Sunday morning at the home of his brother, Philip Signall, were held at 9 o'clock this morning at the Sacred Heart Church in Manning. Rev. Father Keane read the requiem mass. Interment was in the parish cemetery.
Pallbearers were: William Sanders, Jacob Carstens, Robert Zerwas, Peter Martens, John Frahm, and Lloyd Barnes.
Among those attending the services were: Mr. and Mrs. Philip Signall; daughters: Misses Florence, Eileen, Phyllis, and Marna, Mrs. Anna Starling, all of Carroll; Howard Signall of Denison, Joe Scharfenkamp of Templeton, and Nellie (Mrs. Marcus H.) Lynch of Atlantic.
Carroll Daily Times Herald, February 5, 1936