DORMAN, Alva E. 1868 - 1916

DORMAN, VANTASSEL, FRAKES, WORLEY, SMITH

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Lockridge Herald
Lockridge, Jefferson Co, IA
Friday, February 18, 1916

OBITUARY

Alva E. DORMAN passed away suddenly at his home at [left blank].

Mr. DORMAN was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry DORMAN and was born at Marion, Iowa, Sept. 18, 1868. For twelve years the family lived in Kansas and in 1902 moved to this city where they have since made their home.

Besides his mother who resides in the city, he is survived by two half brothers and one half sister: Bert VanTASSEL of Ottumwa, Walter VanTASSEL of Keokuk and Mrs. Bessie FRAKES of Glendale. On Dec. 18, 1913 at Columbus Junction he was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth WORLEY who is left to mourn his loss.

He has been an efficient employee of the Louden Machinery Company. A number of years ago he was united with the Baptist church and was also affiliated with the Woodmen of the World. Many friends will extend sympathy to the sorrowing family at this time.

[Mrs. Henry DORMAN was Phoebe Lorinda SMITH]

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Thursday, February 17, 1916
Page 3, Column 2

ALVA E. GORMAN (sic - DORMAN) DIED SUDDENLY

Alva E. DORMAN passed away suddenly this morning at his home at 304 South Depot street after an illness of only three days.

The funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon from the New Chicago Mission in charge of Rev. Kuhns. The remains will then be laid to rest in Evergreen cemetery,

Mr. DORMAN was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry DORMAN and was born at Marion, Iowa, Sept. 18, 1868. For twelve years the family lived in Kansas and in 1902 moved to this city where they have since made their home.

Besides his mother who resides in the city, he is survived by two half brothers and one half sister: Bert VanTASSEL of Ottumwa, Walter VanTASSEL of Keokuk and Mrs. Bessie FRAKES of Glendale. On Dec. 18, 1913, at Columbus Junction he was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth WORLEY who is left to mourn his loss.

He has been an efficient employee of the Louden Machinery Company. A number of years ago he united with the Baptist church and was also affiliated with the Woodman of the World (sic - Woodmen). Many friends will extend sympathy to the sorrowing family at this time.

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Saturday, February 19, 1916
Page 4, Column 4

CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to extend our most sincere thanks to the Fishermen's Club and New Chicago Sunday School for their kindness shown us during our bereavement and for the beautiful floral offerings.

We wish to extend our most sincere thanks to the Louden Machinery employees.

We sincerely wish to thank the neighbors and friends for their kindness and beuatiful (sic) floral offerings.

Mrs. Elizabeth DORMAN,
Mrs. R. VanTASSEL,
Mr. and Mrs. W. VanTASSEL,
Mr. and Mrs. Bert VanTASSEL
Mr. and Mrs. James FRAKES.

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Note: Buried in Lot SDof17-029. Wife Fannie Elizabeth WORLEY subsequently married Jacob M. Varner.

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