Louis Smith, 1887-1978

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Posted By: Emmet County IAGenWeb Coordinator (email)
Date: 4/2/2009 at 20:23:53

FUNERAL SERVICES HELD FOR LOUIS SMITH, LONGTIME ARMSTRONG RESIDENT

Funeral services for Louis Smith, 91, were held Wednesday, October 4 at 10:30 a.m. at Henry and Olson Funeral Chapel in Armstrong, Rev. Travis Cannady officiating and burial in Armstrong Grove Cemetery. Mr. Smith died Sunday at Fairmont Community Hospital.

He was born September 5, 1887 at Vinton, Iowa, the son of Eddie Smith and Edith Jenkins. He came to Emmet County in 1895 and Armstrong in 1896, receiving his education in the Armstrong schools. He married Elmina Cronk February 22, 1910 at Estherville. He farmed all his working life.

Survivors include one daughter, Irene Smith of Armstrong; 1 brother Everett Smith, Maple Hill; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, 1 daughter, 1 sister.

Contributed by: Sue Olson. Source: Unknown.