Carrie Sophia Sokol (1860-1940)

SOKOL, BATTLES, WALKER

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 12/2/2010 at 20:33:39

Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, March 8, 1940

Carrie Sokol, Pioneer Maquoketa Lady, Dies Thursday

Mrs. Carrie S. Sokol, 79, passed away at 9:40 a.m. Thursday at the LeRoy Hospital where she had been a patient since January 16, when she suffered a fractured pelvis at her home on West Platt Street.

Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Harrison funeral home with Rev. Harry Throckmorton officiating. Interment will be made in the mausoleum at Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Carrie Sophia Walker was born on Nov. 13, 1860. In 1890 she was united in marriage to Joseph H. Sokol, who was then in business at Baldwin, Iowa. In 1894 they moved to Maquoketa where the family has since resided. Mr. Sokol passed away on January 20, 1922.

Surviving are one son, Arch W. Sokol, who resided with her; a daughter, Mrs. Otto V. Battles of Yakima, Washington, and several grandsons, besides a host of friends.

Carrie S. Sokol Grave
 

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