Burris, A.J.

BURRIS

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 9/11/2007 at 15:51:08

Jackson Sentinel
April 22, 1927

One of Maquoketa’s Young Business Men Called By Death

The business district and countless friends in the city and community were shocked Thursday morning when news came from the A.J. Burris home on West Platt street, that “Jim,” as he was familiarly known, was dead. Mr. Burris was stricken about ten days ago with a severe sore throat and friends surmised that the trouble was only a mild case of influenza, but which rapidly developed into nephritis, and despite all medical skill and tenderest care the end came about 8:30 o’clock Thursday morning. Mr. Burris was an ex-service man, having served with the famous Rainbow division in the world war, his record with the colors being embellished with that same degree of high honor that has characterized his life in our city and community. In his passing the happy home has lost a devoted husband and father, the business circle a worker of every civic and industrial betterment, the community a young man of integrity and esteem. We knew Jim and are very glad that we did, for his acquaintance was inspirational and his jovial, kindly ways were always active in driving away shadows to make way for the sunshine. No harsh words or thoughts fell to a fellowman because of Jim Burris; no person can recall an unkind word or deed coined by him; no person can refrain from saying that it was better that he lived, and while his business associations in our city have been far too brief, his ability to create and withhold friendships was unusual and we feel as if our business circle had lost a longtime co-worker and friend.

After being mustered out of service, Mr. Burris studied chiropractic and was a graduate of Palmers School in Davenport and for a time followed the profession. He was united in marriage to Leona Pleaiser-Blaney, and about three years ago moved to this city, forming a business partnership with his wife’s mother, which firm became known as the Pleiser & Burris Cleaners. Mr. and Mrs. Burris had recently purchased a fine home on Vermont street into which they had expected to move the present week. "Our little family is just getting ready to live" was the remark Jim made to the writer shortly after he had made the purchase and those happy hopes and expectations seemed to impregnate his whole soul. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic church and passed away fully fortified in that faith. He was a man among men and a friend with friends, and we are but one of the countless who will miss his splendid portrayal of loyalty and good citizenship.

Besides his grief-stricken wife, Mr. Burris leaves two step-children to whom he was very devoted, his mother, Mrs. Howell of Wapello, one brother of Chicago and one brother of Muscatine.

The funeral will be held Saturday morning from Sacred Heart church, interment being made in Mt. Hope cemetery.

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