GANTZ, Effie Estella 1872 - 1947

GANTZ, COPELAND, PAUL

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 9/18/2022 at 19:12:25

"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Friday, April 18, 1947
Page FIVE, Column 5

DEATH TAKES EFFIE GANTZ

Effie E. GANTZ, 72, well-known resident of the community, died suddenly this morning at the home of her sister, Mrs. Sam COPELAND, 202 W. Washington street. Her death came at 10:30 a.m. after an illness of three weeks.

Miss GANTZ was moved from her home, 204 W. Washington street, to the home of her sister and brother-in-law last Monday.

She was born August 12, 1874, in Jefferson county, the daughter of the late Levi and Sarah PAUL GANTZ. She moved to Fairfield in 1901 from the family home in Blackhawk township. Miss GANTZ was a member of the Christian church, local chapter of the D.A.R. and the Rebekahs.

She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. COPELAND and Miss Mae GANTZ, both of Fairfield; two nephews, two nieces, and two grand nephews and grand nieces.

The body was taken to the Hoskins funeral home where last rites are pending.

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"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Saturday, April 19, 1947
Page SIX, Column 4

Services Monday For Effie GANTZ

Last rites for Effie GANTZ, longtime resident of Fairfield, will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Hoskins funeral home. Rev. S. P. Williamson will be in charge and burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.

Miss GANTZ passed away suddenly at the home of her sister Friday morning after an illness of three weeks.

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"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Monday, April 21, 1947
Page FIVE, Column 3

LOCALS

... Prof. Earl Hewitt and sons Gilbert and John of Hopkinton are here today for the funeral of Effie GANTZ. Mrs. Hewitt is confined to a hospital with illness. ...

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"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Wednesday, April 23, 1947
Page TWO, Column 4

Local D. A. R. Chapter Has Interesting Meet At Glattfelder Home

... Immediately following the D.A.R. ritual the chaplain, Mrs. Ross Anderson, conducted a memorial service for the recently departed members, Mrs. S. K. Davis, Mrs. J. R. Gilchrist and Effie GANTZ.

At the business meeting presided over by the regent, Iva Scheffel, a nominating committee for the election of officers was elected consisting of Mrs. Arthur Hope, Ruby Garnett and Mrs. J. N. Calhoun. Minnie B. Jenks was appointed by the board to finish out the unexpired term of Effie GANTZ as treasurer of the chapter. ...

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Note: Buried in Lot Old.P.176.