Sleeter, William Phillips 1857-1898

SLEETER, JOKISCH

Posted By: Geo Clinton (email)
Date: 8/4/2016 at 08:46:49

STORM LAKE PILOT TRIBUNE - Fri, May 27, 1898 - Wm. P Sleeter died of appendicitis at his home one mile north of Storm Lake last Saturday May 21, 1898. Mr Sleeter had been taken ill with appendicitis about ten days previous to his death. He was seriously ill almost from the first and an operation was performed Wednesday the 18th as the only hope of saving his life but all the efforts of his family, friends, and physicians were in vain.

Deceased was born Dec 19, 1857 near Decatur, IL; was married Feb 21, 1879 to Lydia E Jokisch, who survived him with their four children: Orville H, Ralston W, Viola L, and Vernie D.

The funeral was held Monday afternoon, a short service being held at his late home, after which the Modern Woodmen led the procession to the church, which was so crowded that many were unable to gain admission. The remains were interred in the Storm Lake cemetery.