Melvin W. Lilly

LILLY

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Date: 10/7/2018 at 09:19:04

Wapello Republican, February 7, 1935, page 1

Dr. Melvin W. Lilly, who formerly practiced medicine in Grandview and who resided in Wapello for one year removing to Grandview a few months ago, died at his home there at 5 a.m. yesterday. He had been in ill health for several years.

Dr. Lilly was born in Wisconsin, August 5, 1850. He was one of the earliest practicing physicians in Grandview, serving the community for many years, after which he went to Chicago. He returned to Grandview about 10 years ago.

Surviving are his widow, one son Mark, of Orange, N. J. and a daughter, Faith, at home. Three sons and one daughter preceded him in death.