Raymond A. Simmons, Jan. 31, 1873 - Nov 27, 1950

SIMMONS, MILLER, RATHJEN

Posted By: Ava Simmons (email)
Date: 3/3/2005 at 17:39:44

Pioneer Republican, Marengo, IA
November 30, 1950:

'R.A. SIMMONS, 77, ANSWERS SUMMONS

Raymond A. Simmons, 77, prominent in Marengo business circles for many years, died Monday, at his home in Marengo, following an extended period of ill health.

Funeral services were held at the Hoover funeral home Wednesday afternoon, the Rev Arthur G. Emerson officiating. Mrs. Maude Bishop and Mrs. Donna Jones sang two hymns, "My Jesus, I Love Thee" and "Sun of My Soul" with Mrs. Helen G. Hibbs serving as accompanist. Flowers were cared for by Mrs. Emil Timmerman, Mrs Frank Brown and Ethel Bolger.

Interment was in the I.O.O.F. cemetery.

A lifelong resident of the Marengo community, Mr. Simmons was born here Jan. 31, 1873, the son of Mervin and Mary Simmons.

In 1895, he was married to Kathryn Miller, who, together with a son, Lloyd R., and a daughter, Mrs. Irene Rathjen, survive. Four grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; five sisters and one brother, Mark, of Marengo, also survive.

For many years, Mr. Simmons was engaged in various business endeavors in this city, but in more recent years has spent most of his time managing his farm interests.

He was affiliated with the Modern Woodmen of America.

Besides being a kind husband and father, Mr. Simmons was always ready to help the needy and less fortunate."