North, George Jelete 1880-1929

NORTH, PARKER, MILLS, DILLEY, WILSON

Posted By: Geo Clinton (email)
Date: 6/3/2016 at 13:59:47

Storm Lake Register - May 9, 1929 page 2 - George J North, a resident of Storm Lake for more than 45 years, died at his home, 712 Lake avenue in this city last Thursday May 2 at the age of 48 years, 7 months, and 14 days.

Born Oct 18th, 1880 at Marshalltown, Iowa he came to Storm Lake with his parents when he was an infant, except for a year in Sioux City and a year in St Louis, made his home here the rest of his life. He was a painter by occupation.

His first marriage was to Miss Dolly Parker of Charleston, IL; she died in 1907. To them was born one son, Oliver, who died when 7 years old.

On March 17th, 1909, Mr North was married to Miss LaVina Mills of Storm Lake, who survives him. He also leaves six children: Frankie, Therman, Bessie, Gladys, Maxine and Donald, all living at home; his parents, Mr and Mrs William North of Storm Lake; two brothers: Lester of South Whitley, IN and Ray of Storm Lake; and two sisters: Mrs M.T. Dilley of Sioux City and Mrs Will Wilson of Storm Lake.

Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the home and at the Baptist church. The funeral was attended by a large number of relatives and friends, including a number from out of town. Burial was in the local cemetery.