ATKINSON, Lucy Hamilton 1853 - 1934

ATKINSON, JUNKIN, LLEWELLYN, THORNE, BECK

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 5/25/2021 at 20:23:28

"The Fairfield Daily Ledger"
Thursday, February 15, 1934
Front Page, Column 3

MRS. ATKINSON IS SUMMONED
Death Caused by Heart Attack at Home In New Mexico

Mrs. John ATKINSON, for many years a resident of Fairfield, died at her home in Las Cruces, New Merico (sic), from a heart attack late yesterday. Word of the death was received here this morning by Paul S. JUNKIN, a cousin of Mrs. ATKINSON. A telegram was sent Mr. JUNKIN by Mrs. Keo (sic) LLEWELLYN, a daughter of Mrs. ATKINSON.

The body is to be brought to Fairfield for burial, although the time of the arrival has not been received here.

Mrs. ATKINSON was a member of one of the prominent old Fairfield families and was well-known in this community. Mrs. Harry THORNE is a daughter.

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"The Fairfield Daily Ledger"
Saturday, February 17, 1934
Front Page, Column 8

ATKINSON RITES HERE SUNDAY
Services at 2:30 O'clock At Grace THORNE Home

Funeral services for Mrs. John ATKINSON, will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, at the Grace THORNE home here. The burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.

Mrs. Keo LLEWELLYN, and Mrs. Harry THORNE are both daughters of Mrs. ATKINSON are expected to arrive here Sunday. Mrs. ATKINSON died Wednesday in Las Cruces, N. M., from a heart attack.

the funeral services will be in charge ow (sic - of) Dr. H. C. Whiting.

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"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Saturday, February 17, 1934
Page TWO, Column 1

Around The Town
by the Inquiring Reporter

… Mrs. Harry P. THORNE will return to Fairfield Sunday morning from La Jolla, California, to attend the funeral of her mother Mrs. John ATKINSON which will be held at the Murray funeral home on Sunday. …

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Note: Buried in Lot Old.P.204 with husband John who died in 1910. Her maiden name was BECK.