FULTON, Maude Lena 1890 - 1959

FULTON, LEWIS, RINGELSPACH, TOWERS, GAINES

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 5/28/2022 at 20:40:39

"The Fairfield, Ia. Ledger"
Friday, February 6, 1959
Page 8, Column 8

Mrs. FULTON, 68, Dies Suddenly

Mrs. Robert L. FULTON, 68, a resident of Fairfield for many years, died suddenly Thursday night in Montgomery, Ala.

Mrs. FULTON had been in failing health for three years. She and her husband had been visiting in the home of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Wayne FULTON, in Montgomery since mid-December.

Last rites are pending. The body is being returned to the Raymond Funeral home.

Mrs. FULTON was the former Maude Lena LEWIS. She was born April 18, 1890 in Fairfield, the daughter of Samuel R. and Catherine RINGELSPACH LEWIS. She was married to Robert L. FULTON Aug. 12, 1908. They observed their golden wedding anniversary last August.

Mrs. FULTON is survived by her husband, Col. Robert FULTON, retired; one daughter, Mrs. Glen TOWERS, Des Moines; and one sister, Mrs. Gladys GAINES, Fairfield. Four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren also survive. Two sons and one sister are deceased.

Mrs. FULTON was a member of the Lutheran church. following Col. FULTON's retirement from the U. S. army, the couple established their home near Selma.

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"The Fairfield, Ia. Ledger"
Monday, february 9, 1959
Page 8, Column 2

Tuesday Service For Mrs. FULTON

Last rites for Mrs. Robert L. FULTON, 68, will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Raymond Funeral home. The service will be conducted by the Rev. Harold Kruger. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.

Mrs. FULTON died suddenly last Thursday at Montgomery, Ala., where she had been visiting her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Wayne FULTON.

Mrs. FULTON made her home near Selma. She was a resident of Fairfield for many years.

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"The Fairfield, Ia. Ledger"
Friday, February 13, 1959
Page 7, Column 7

NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL IN DISTRICT COURT

State of Iowa,
Jefferson County, ss.

To All Whom It May Concern:

You Are Hereby Notified, That an instrument of writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Maude L. FULTON, Deceased dated November 21, 1958 having been this day filed, open and read, Thursday the 26th day of February, 1959, is fixed for hearing proof of same at the Court House in Fairfield, Iowa, before the District Court of said County, or the Clerk of said Court, and at 9:30 o'clock a.m., of the day above mentioned all persons interested are hereby notified and required to appear, and show cause, if any they have, why said instrument should not be probated and allowed as and for the last Will and Testament of said deceased.

Dated at Fairfield, Iowa, February 11, 1959
(Seal)
W. S. Parkin
Clerk of District Court
Virlee M. Johnston, Deputy
Feb. 13

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"The Fairfield Ia. Ledger"
Thursday, February 19, 1959
Page 2, Column 9

CARD OF THANKS

The family of Robert L. FULTON acknowledges, with deepest appreciation, the kind expressions of sympathy and understanding incident to, and following the death of our beloved Mrs. FULTON.

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Note: Buried in Lot 2nd.101. Husband Robert died in 1967 and was buried with her.