ELL, William D. (1929-1930)

ELL

Posted By: Hancock Co Genealogical Society
Date: 2/26/2021 at 14:57:54

Pneumonia Attack Is Fatal to Small Baby, Ill Two Days

William Ell, infant son of Mrs. Leo Ell, 2408 Washington avenue southwest, died Tuesday morning following an attack of penumonia. The baby had been ill since Saturday.

Short funeral services will be held at the home at 1 o'clock Thursday afternoon, the Rev. C. D. James. pastor of the Olivet Methodist church, in charge. The body will be taken to Klemme for burial.

The father of the small son died a few weeks ago. William is survived by his mother, three sisters, Minnie, Violet and Wava, and one brother, Harry. He was two months of age.

source: Mason City Globe Gazette, 11 Feb 1930, page 9, column 6