Joseph Shinkle (1867-1918)

SHINKLE

Posted By: Anne Hermann (email)
Date: 5/2/2010 at 23:15:39

Maquoketa Excelsior-Record, Nov. 18, 1918

Joseph Shinkle Dead

Joseph Marion Shinkle, unmarried, passed away Sunday morning at 11:30 o’clock at the home of his brother, Ira Shinkle. Mr. Shinkle was born in Clinton county, and the greater part of his life has been spent in this vicinity. For two years he operated the feed barn where Mr. John Burrows is now located. He had been in ill health for more than two years, yet his death came as somewhat of a shock. He is survived by one brother, Ira. Funeral service was held this Wednesday afternoon from the Free Methodist Church, Rev. Dickson officiated.