FRY, John William 1897 - 1965

FRY, GRAY

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 5/21/2022 at 15:50:07

"The Fairfield Daily Ledger"
Wednesday, August 25, 1965
Front Page, Columns 2 and 3

Wife, Daughter Hurt--
John FRY Dies In Crash

John W. FRY, 68, Fairfield, was killed Tuesday afternoon and his wife and daughter were injured in a highway accident near Thayer in Union county.

Mrs. Ruby FRY, 57, and Sue Ann FRY, 20, wre both listed in serious condition today in the hospital at Creston.

Union County Sheriff George Stroman said the mishap occurred at 2:30 p.m. one-half mile west of Thayer on Highway 34.

The eastbound FRY car, driven by Mrs. FRY, sideswiped a semi-trailer truck driven by Larry Siever, 22, Walnut. The car went out of control, plunging over a steep embankment on the right side of the road and traveling about 75 yards before overturning.

Sheriff Stroman said a light mist was falling and the pavement was wet at the time of the accident. The FRY car had just crossed a railroad overpass when it met the westbound truck on a curve. The car brushed the hub-cap on the left front wheel of the truck, causing Mrs. FRY to lose control.

There was no damage to the truck.

Mrs. FRY and her daughter were taken to the Creston hospital by ambulance.

FRY was born and reared in Fairfield. The family resided in Chicago for many years where FRY was a machinist. After his retirement, they returned to Fairfield two years ago. The family home is at 1006 W. Burlington Ave.

Mrs. FRY, a registered nurse, was formerly employed as a supervisor at the Nelson Nursing home. Sue Ann is a student at Iowa Wesleyan college in Mt. Pleasant.

In addition to his wife and daughter, FRY is survived by one son, Edgar FRY, Denver, Colo. Funeral arrangements are pending.

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"The Fairfield Daily Ledger"
Wednesday, August 25, 1965
Page 6, Columns 8 and 9

Eight Persons Killed In Traffic Accidents

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eight persons were killed and ten injured in three accidents on Iowa highways Tuesday afternoon.

Four Lineville area residents from south Iowa died in a collision of their car and a transport truck near Leon while they were en route to the State Fair in Des Moines.

Three Californians, riding in separate cars, perished in a crackup near State Center on U.S. Highway 30.

A Fairfield man, returning with his wife and daughter from a trip to Colorado, was killed in a one - car accident near Thayer in Southwest Iowa.

The dead:

Carl Day, 51, his wife, Belva, 46, and daughter, Mrs. Jean Byers, 27, and her son, Kenneth, 7, of Lineville.

Talbert Lohrli, 30 of Santa Monica, Calif, his 16-months-old son, Talbert, Jr., and Mrs. Delores Jean Thomanson, 34, of Bakersfield, Calif.

John W. FRY, 68, of Fairfield.

Three other persons were in the car in the mishap six miles north of Leon on Highway 69. They were Mrs. Byers' husband, Robert, 32, and two Day children, Ronald, 11, and Lavadas, 12. They were taken to a Creston hospital where Byers was in critical condition.

Authorities said the southbound truck, driven by Robert M. Lewis, 58, of Des Moines, skidded on the rain-slick highway and jackknifed into the path of the car. Lewis was fined $25 in justice of the peace court at Leon on a charge of failure to have the truck under control.

Five persons were injured in the accident involving the California cars.

Taken to Marshalltown hospital were Kohrli's wife, Phyllis, reported in fair condition, Mrs. Thomason's husband, Clyde, listed in good condition and three Thomason daughters, Lauri, Janet and Susan, who had minor injuries.

The accident near Thayer was on Highway 34. The dead man's wife, Mrs. Ruby FRY, 57, and a daughter, Sue Ann FRY, 20, were in serious condition when taken to a hospital at Creston.

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"The Fairfield Ia. Ledger"
Thursday, August 26, 19675
Page 8, Column 7

FRY Services On Saturday

Services for John W. FRY, 68, are tentatively planned Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at the Weston Behner Funeral home.

FRY, 1006 W. Burlington, was killed Tuesday afternoon in a traffic accident near Thayer. Mrs. FRY, 57, and their daughter, Sue Ann, 20, were both injured in the mishap.

Mrs. FRY remained in serious condition today at the hospital in Creston, Her daughter, also a patient, is much improved.

Last rites for Mr. FRY will be conducted by the Rev. James Dendler. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.

FRY was born July 22, 1897 in Abingdon, Ill., the son of Henry and Avangelia FRY. He was married to Ruby GRAY July 15, 1939.

FRY resided in Fairfield as a youth, later moving to Chicago where he was a machinist for many years. The family moved to Fairfield following his retirement about two years ago.

In addition to his wife and daughter, FRY is survived by one son, Edgar F. FRY, Denver, Colo.; and three grandchildren. One sister preceded him in death.

FRY was a member of the First Methodist church and the Masonic Lodge No. 922 of Chicago.

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"The Fairfield Ia. Ledger"
Friday, August 27, 1965
Page 8, Column 1

Masonic Rites For John FRY

Masonic services for John W. FRY, 68, will be held tonight at 8 o'clock at the Weston Behner Funeral home.

FRY, 1006 W. Burlington Ave., was killed Tuesday in a highway accident near Thayer.

Funeral services will be held at Behner's Saturday at 2:30 p.m. in charge of the Rev. James W. Dendler. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.

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"The Fairfield Ia. Ledger"
Tuesday, September 14, 1965
Page 2, Column 2

CARD OF THANKS

Our heartfelt thanks to all our friends and neighbors who extended sympathy and help in the death of our husband and father. To the beautiful service, floral offerings, cards, and other kindesses, we are deeply grateful.

Mrs. Ruby A. FRY
and Sue Ann

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"The Fairfield Ia. Ledger"
Tuesday, September 14, 1965
Page 7, Column 8

NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In The District Court Of The State Of Iowa In And For Jefferson County

In The Matter Of The Estate Of John W. FRY, Deceased.

To All Persons Interested In The Estate of John W. FRY, Deceased:

You are hereby notified that on the 13th day of September, 1965, the last will and testament of John W. FRY deceased bearing date of the 7th day of September, 1963, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Ruby A. FRY was appointed executor of said estate.

Notice is further given that any action to set aside said Will must be brought in the District Court of said County within one year from the date of the second publication of this notice, or thereafter be forever barred.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against said estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance; and unless so filed within six months from the second publication of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) such claim shall thereafter be forever barred.

Dated this 13th day of September, 1965.

Ruby A. FRY,
Executor of said Estate
1006 W. Burlington,
Fairfield, Iowa

Simmons, Simmons & Simpson,
Attorneys for said Executor
103½ E. Broadway,
Fairfield, Iowa.

Date of second publication
21st day of September, 1965.
Sept. 14 & 21

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Note: Buried in Lot 2nd.161. Wife Ruby died in 2004 and was buried with him.