Holkan, Rumina May Spurling (1878-1914)

HOLKAN, SPURLING, SECRIST, STONER

Posted By: Debbie Greenfield (email)
Date: 7/6/2025 at 18:01:55

Stratford Courier, Stratford, Iowa
February 19, 1914

Mrs. W.H. (William Henry) Holkan passed away at the family home Thursday, February 12, 1914, at 2 p.m. after a several weeks' illness. Rumina May Spurling was born in Piatt county, Illinois, October 1, 1878, where she resided until the year 1895, when she moved with her parents to Duncombe, Iowa. On the 7th day of November, 1899, she was united in marriage to W.H. Holkan of Stanhope, Iowa. To this union four children were born - one son and three daughters, who with the husband are left to mourn the loss of a loving mother and a kind and affectionate wife. She also leaves to mourn her death a father, sister and three brothers.
The funeral services were held Saturday, conducted by Rev. H. Albertson and the remains were laid to rest in the Oakwood cemetery. The bereaved family have the sincere sympathy of their many Stratford friends in their hour of sorrow.

[Daughter of Garrett I. & Charity E. Secrist Spurling; Children - Crystal Irene Holkan; George Harold Holkan; Cora A. Holkan; Bessie Aleta Holkan; Siblings - Bessie Jane Spurling Stoner; Edward Ellsworth Spurling; Harrison Vance 'Harry' Spurling; Walter Nelson Spurling]