William Shuff 1840-1913

SHUFF, WILKINSON, MCMILLAN, LEWELLEN, BROOKS

Posted By: Janet Koozer (email)
Date: 2/1/2007 at 21:09:36

Obituary

William Shuff was born October 29th, 1840, in Virginia, and came with his parents to Iowa when 13 yrs of age, settling on the farm in Paint Creek township, which with a few year's exception has been his home for 61 yrs, and the place where he departed his life, June 26th 1913, aged 72 yrs, 8 mos. and 27 days. He was married July 6th, 1867, to Mary Elizabeth Wilkinson. Of the four children born to them three survive to cherish his memory: John, of Glenwood; Andrew of South Wayne and Mrs. David McMillan of Volney.

Eight grandchildren. one great grandchild, and two sisters, Mrs. E. Lewellen of Randalia and Mrs. Jane Brooks of Forest Mills, also mourn his loss. He was a kind and loving husband and father, a true neighbor and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. Funeral services were conducted from the home June 28th at 11 o'clock. The remains were laid to rest in the Sensabaugh cemetery, Rev. Bird of Monona officiating.

Card of thanks

We wish to offer thanks to the many friends and neighbors who assisted us during the sickness, death and burial of our loving husband and father, Mr. Shuff
Mother and children