McCORMICK, Scott 1861 - 1932

MCCORMICK, SCHWARM, BUCHER, MARTIN, MCCLAIN, GREEN, DAVIS, WILLIAMS, MCWHIRTER, IRELAND, BUTLER

Posted By: Richard K. Thompson (email)
Date: 1/28/2011 at 09:15:52

Added by Admin. 16Nov2019

"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Tuesday, July 19, 1932
Page Two, column 5

S. McCORMICK PASSED AWAY THIS MORNING
Well Known Jefferson County Farmer Died Following Operation

Scott McCORMICK, 71, a lifetime resident of Jefferson county passed away at ten o'clock this morning at the Jefferson County hospital following a short illness and operation.

The body was taken to the Hoskins Funeral home pending funeral arrangements.

Mr. McCORMICK was the son of Mr. and Mrs. George W. McCORMICK. At the time of his death he resided on a farm four miles east of the city. He is survived by his wife and the following children: Mrs. Arthur SCHWARM of Chicago, Ill.; Mr. Peter BUCHER, Mrs. Earl MARTIN, Mrs. Ray McWHIRTER, Glenn McCORMICK, all of Fairfield, and Florence at home. He also leaves three sisters: Mrs. R. T. McCLAIN, Mrs. C. W. WHITHAM, Mrs. Dallas GREEN, and one brother, Frank McCORMICK, all of Fairfield and fifteen grandchildren. One sister, Mrs. Mary DAVIS, preceeded (sic) him in death a few months ago.

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*Transcribed for genealogy purposes; I have no relation to the person(s) mentioned.

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Transcribed by Richard K. Thompson:

Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger
Friday July 22, 1932
Pg. 5 Col. 7

SERVICES FOR MR. M'CORMICK

Many Pay Tribute to Well Known Jefferson County Farmer

The funeral service for Scott McCORMICK, who passed away Tuesday morning, were (sic. was) held from the Bethesda church at 3:00 o'clock yesterday, Rev. J.C. Porath and Rev. G.W. Pool officiating.

Rev. Porath sang "Face to Face" and "Sometime We'll Understand," accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Porath. Rev. Pool read a chapter from Corinthians and Rev. Porath gave a very impressive sermon.

The casket was banked with many beautiful floral tributes. The church was filled to overflowing with friends and relatives who came for miles to pay their last respects.

The casket attendants were sons and sons-in-law, Guy and Glenn McCORMICK, Arthur SCHWARM, Pete BUCHER, Ray McWHIRTER and Earl MARTIN. Interment was in the Union cemetery south of Glendale.

Those from a distance who attended the services were Mr. and Mrs. Arthur SCHWARM and children of Chicago, Ill., Rev. and Mrs. W.B. IRELAND of Milton, Rev. Harvey BUTLER of Batavia and a number of relatives and friends from Chariton.

*Transcribed for genealogy purposes. I am not related to the person(s) mentioned.

Note: Scott McCORMICK was born in May, 1861 and died on July 19, 1932. Scott McCORMICK's wife was Eliza A WILLIAMS McCORMICK (1863-1963).