Dr. E.E. Lusk

LUSK, MCGOFORTH, MCCORMICK

Posted By: Ann Krumme (email)
Date: 5/17/2008 at 17:47:21

Dr. Lusk Dies In California
Dr. E. E. Lusk, former medical doctor of Waukon, was found dead in his home at San Bernardo, Calif., Sunday, and according to word reaching here, he ended his own life by taking an over dosage of sleeping powders.

The deceased, a man of about 70 years, came to Waukon from Missouri Valley, Ia., in 1927 with his family and practiced medicine here until December 4, 1939, when he moved to California. His first wife passed away during his residence in Waukon, and on October 4 of this year, he was married again to Dolly McGoforth in California.

Dr. Lusk was a veteran of both the Spanish-American and World Wars, serving his country as a member of the medical corps.

Survivors include his widow, two brothers, all in California, and a daughter, Mrs. Leslie McCormick of Waukon.

Funeral services and burial have been held at San Bernardo.

~Allamakee Journal and Lansing Mirror
Wednesday November 13, 1940