RYALS, Francis, died 1948

RYALS, LEE

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 2/28/2011 at 19:38:39

“The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger”
Monday, May 17, 1948
Page 4, Column 6

Francis RYALS Dies In Lansing, Michigan

Mrs. Minnie LEE has received word of the death of her son-in-law, Francis RYALS, former Fairfield resident. He had been ill for some time and his condition became serious a few days ago. He passed away last evening in the St. Lawrence hospital in Lansing, Michigan, where he made his home.

Francis RYALS was born in Clifton Hill, Missouri, and his body will be returned there for funeral services and burial.

He was married to Mabel LEE, who survives him. While living in Fairfield, he was employed by the Iowa Electric company and was a member of the fire department at one time.

In addition to his wife, he is also survived by two sons, Francis Jr. and Joe Lee RYALS, both of Lansing; two grandsons, Richard and Joseph Lee Jr. and one brother, Patrick of Clifton Hill. He was a member of the Baptist church in Lansing.

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