Wasser, Eleanore (1916-1931)

WASSER, DEVOSS

Posted By: Janet Brown, volunteer (email)
Date: 11/10/2013 at 11:02:53

Eleanore Wasser
January 10, 1916* - July 16, 1931

Death Follows Lingering Illness

Eleanore Wasser, aged 15, of Storm Lake, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Wasser, former residents of this community, passed away early last Thursday morning [July 16, 1931], following an illness of several months but she had been bedfast only three or four days. It was known that her condition was serious but her death at this time was unexpected. Funeral services were held from the home Saturday after noon and burial was made in the Storm Lake cemetery.

Besides her parents she is survived by one brother, Orin Wasser of Rapid City, S. D.; and two sisters, Mrs. Vernon Nelson of Marathon, Iowa, and Mrs. George AIbro of Arnolds Park.

Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Wasser and Mrs. John Lawton and son Milo motored to Storm Lake last Thursday and remained until after the funeral. George Wasser is a brother of H. W. Wasser and Mrs. George Wasser is a sister of Mrs. Lawton.

Hawarden Independent, Thursday, July 23, 1931.

*Iowa, Births and Christening Index, 1857-1947.

Poster’s note: According to the 1925 Iowa State Census, Eleanor Wasser was the daughter of Lila (Devoss) and George Wasser.