DUCKETT, Mary A. (1891-1954)

DUCKETT, RIGHTER, SKELLY

Posted By: Hancock Co Genealogical Society (email)
Date: 3/27/2014 at 19:57:44

Corwith Woman Dies In Chicago

Mrs. Mary A. Duckett, 63, widow of the late James W. Duckett of Corwith died Dec. 12 at the home of her son, E. Dayle Duckett, at Chicago. She had been ill for several months.

Mr. Duckett owned and operated the Corwith theater for a number of years until his death in November, 1941. The were married at Garner in Sept., 1903.

Mrs. Duckett was born at Saunemin, Ill., Jan. 16, 1891, daughter of Albert N. and Carrie (Righter) Skelly. She came with her parents to Iowa at an early age and was graduated from the Corwith High School.

Besides the son, she leaves a brother, Everett F. Skelly, Cherokee, and three grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at Corwith.

source: Algona Upper Des Monies, 21 Dec 1954, page 4