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Purnhage, Henry 1867-1940

PURNHAGE

Posted By: Reid R. Johnson (email)
Date: 9/10/2014 at 09:14:33

Oelwein Daily Register, Fri., 26 Jan. 1940.

Guttenberg- The body of Henry Purnhage, 72, was found today in a snowbank in front of his home.

It is believed he had collapsed while returning from downtown last night and had frozen to death.

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Clayton County Register, 31 Jan. 1940.

GUTTENBERG: The lifeless body of Henry Purnhage was found near his home Friday morning by neighbors.

The dead man had spent the evening up-town and had been feeling fine when he was last seen. He was born in Guttenberg Feb. 13, 1867 and reached the age of nearly 73 years.

He is survived by one brother, John; one daughter, Eva; two sons, Ray and Floyd, several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the home of John Purnhage with the Rev. H. Coovert officiating. Burial was made in the Guttenberg cemetery.

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