FRY, Francis Marcella 1855 - 1928
FRY, LUKO, KELER, KELLER, THURBER, ELLIS, PHILLIPS, BENSON, LOVING, HIGBY
Posted By: Patricia E. Morris
Date: 5/14/2006 at 01:07:48
"The Fairfield Daily Ledger"
Monday, November 19 1928
Front Page, Column 4MRS. F. M. FRY DIED SATURDAY
In Ottumwa; Formerly Resident Southeast of Here; Funeral TomorrowMrs. Francis Marcella FRY aged 73 years, who resided for many years southeast of this city, passed away Saturday evening at 7:40 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry LUKO, south of Ottumwa (note: in Wapello Co., IA).
The body will be brought here tomorrow and will be taken to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Tony KELER (sic - KELLER), 9 miles southeast of Fairfield where the services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, and burial will be in the Wright Cemetery.
Mrs. FRY's maiden name was Miss Francis Marcella THURBER and she was born Jan. 19, 1855. She has been ill for the past two weeks. She is survived by the following children: Frank ELLIS of Ottumwa, Mrs. Ira PHILLIPS of Stockport, Mrs. Bert BENSON of Kirksville, Mo., Raymond FRY and Mrs. LUKO of Ottumwa, Mrs. Tony KELLER and Lacy LOVING of Fairfield. She also leaves a sister, Mrs. Frank HIGBY of this city, and 17 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
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"The Fairfield Daily Ledger"
Wednesday, November 21, 1928
Front Page, Column 4MRS. F. M. FRY FUNERAL HELD
Yesterday Afternoon From the Home of Her Daughter, Mrs. Tony KELLERImpressive funeral services for Mrs. Francis Marcella FRY, who died Saturday evening near Ottumwa, were held yesterday afternoon at 1:30 oclock from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Tony KELLER, 9 miles southeast of the city. Rev. R. H. Polly of the Christian church officiated in the presence of many relatives and friends.
A quartet composed of Clara FRY, Mrs. Ray Webber, Mrs. Ralph Stout and Mrs. Hubert FRY sand "Safe in the Arms of Jesus," "Face to Face and "Going Down the Valley." The pall bearers were: Louie Palm, George Black, Gaston Droz, Guy FRY Ralph Stout and William Murdock. Interment was in the Wright cemetery.
The following were in attendance at the funeral: Mr. and Mrs. Frank ELLIS, Mr. and Krs. Roy Kinman, Earl ELLIS, Mr. and Mrs. William Crost and daughter Jean, Mr. and Mrs. Henry LUKO and Raymond ELLIS of Ottumwa; Mr. and Mrs. Bert BENSON and children of Kirksville, Mo., Ray LUKO. Mrs. Mary Barker and Mrs. Bud Penney of Bloomfield. Mrs. A. McElwee of Floris; Mr. and Mrs. Ira PHILLIPS and children of Stockport and Mrs. Lacy LOVING and children of this city.
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