Vella A. Starkey 1878-1921

STARKEY

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Date: 11/7/2006 at 22:43:26

Obituary.
Vella A. Starkey. Was born on Henderson Prairie, near Postville, Iowa, March 29th, 1878. Not only was she born in this community, but it was here that she grew to womanhood and acquired her education, graduating frm the Postville High School in 1897. While her parents were living she made her home with them and since their death she remained with her brother on the old home place. As a girl she united with the Congregational church on confession of her faith in Christ. Her's was a genial and kind disposition, this attitude remaining with her even in her suffering and affliction. She passed away at the Decorah hospital, following an operation on Tuesday, April 19, 1921, having attained the age of 43 years and 21 days. She is survived by a brother, sister, brother-in-law, nephew, niece and many friends. The funeral was held from the Community church in this city at two o'clock last Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J.A. Saathoff. Interment in the Postville cemetery.

-Postville Herald, 4/28/1921
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