Austin "Casey" Navin

NAVIN, BOCK, RILEY

Posted By: Beverly Gerdts (email)
Date: 3/12/2021 at 13:11:42

Carrol Daily Times Herald
31 January 1946

"Casey" Navin Is Found Near Sister's Home
No Inquest Planned, Coroner Reports; Body Taken to Manning

Austin Navin, 45-year-old resident of Manning, was found frozen to death in an alley in Templeton early this morning, Sheriff Tom J. Finegan reported. His body was lying in an alley at the rear of the home of his sister, Mrs. Lawrence Bock, of Templeton, the sheriff said. Dr. O. P. Morganthaler examined the body before calling Dr. J. Ferlic, county coroner, who indicated no inquest will beheld. Navin was single, and was employed as a salesman, according to Finegan. He was a veteran of both World wars; and had recently been discharged from the service. Navin was better known as "Casey". He was born and reared in Manning, and was the son of Austin and Mary Navin, Manning pioneers, both of whom are now dead. He has another sister, Mary Riley, who lives in Nebraska; and two brothers, Tom of Wall Lake and Leo, of Sioux City. Although the coroner could not be reached this morning, Sheriff Finegan said he had indicated that no inquest will be held. The body is at the Ohde Funeral home in Manning, pending funeral arrangements.