James Leo Furlong, June 14, 1890 - March 12, 1960

FURLONG, MEIER, HURLEY, SIMMONS, SANFORD, NOYES

Posted By: Ava Simmons (email)
Date: 2/24/2005 at 19:39:34

'JAMES FURLONG DIED, FUNERAL WAS ON TUESDAY

James Leo Furlong, son of James & Harriet Hurley Furlong, was born June 14, 1890, in Marengo. After a period of failing health, he died unexpectedly Saturday, March 12, 1960, at the age of 69.

On Oct. 8, 1919, he was married to Lydia Meier and they had four children, James William, who died in infancy; three daughters, all of whom survive, Mrs. B.E. (Rosa) Sanford, Mrs. Robt. (Lillian) Simmons, Marengo, and Mrs. D.H. (Jane) Noyes. A brother, Francis, and a sister, Winnie, both of Dexter, as well as eight grandchildren also survive.

Mrs. Furlong died July 26, 1958. Two brothers and a sister died in infancy. A brother, Peter, also preceded Mr. Furlong in death.

He lived here all his life and for many years operated a machine shop here. Even during his retirement he did machine work in his basement for friends. He was a veteran of Work War I and a member of the American Legion. He was baptized and raised as a Catholic.

Funeral services were held at the Hoover Funeral Home Tuesday, Mary 16, with the Rev. Paul McDade officiating. Burial was in IOOF cemetery.

Pallbearers were Paul Wandling, Lloyd Simmons, Don Bell, Laurence Gleason, Ernest Roggentien and Carl Johnson.

Music was by Mrs. & Mrs. Robert Watson with Mrs. R.R. Hibbs at the organ. Mrs. Laurence Gleason, Mrs. Marion Dale and Mrs Vaughn Schulz cared for the flowers."

Pioneer Republican, Marengo
March 17, 1960