James Franklin Cross (1923)

BAIR, CANNON, CASTOR, CROSS, DAWSON, LEAK, SMITH, STICKLEY, THOMAS

Posted By: Treva Patterson (email)
Date: 5/18/2006 at 20:45:47

Winterset Madisonian
June 28, 1923

Death of James F. Cross

James F. Cross died this morning at his home south of the south ward school house, from what was thought to be cancer of the stomach. Mr. Cross has been in failing health for some time. He has lived in this county for fourteen years and three years ago moved to town. He is survived by his wife, four married daughters and two daughters at home. Short funeral services will be held at the house Sunday morning at nine o'clock, and then the body will be taken to Ira, in Jasper county, where the services will be held at the Methodist church in the afternoon. Burial will take place at Union Chapel cemetery at Ira. The obituary will be in next week's issue.
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Winterset News
Thursday, July 5, 1923
Page 1, Column 8

Obituary

James Franklin, the son of Eli and Letitia Cross, was born in Meigs county, Ohio, November 18, 1860. He grew to manhood at that place, coming to Jasper county, Iowa in the year 1881.

On July 26, 1896, he was united in marriage to Rebecca E. Dawson. To this union were born eight children, seven daughters of whom survive, the son, Wade Franklin, dying in infancy.

In March, 1909, Mr. Cross moved with his family to Madison county, Iowa, settling near Lorimor, where he resided until his death, June 28, 1923, at the age of 62 years, 7 months and 10 days.

He leaves his wife and the following children: Myrtell, now Mrs. Millard Smith of Lorimor, Iowa; Kathryn, now Mrs. Bert Bair of Harrisburg, Nebr.; Coral, now Mrs. Gilman Castor of Ira, Iowa; Lettitia, now Mrs. Calvin Leak of Creston, Iowa; Ester, now Mrs. George Cannon of Newton, Iowa; Fern and Aura Frances at home.

Mrs. Cross was converted and united with the Methodist Episcopal church in young manhood and remained a faithful member until his death. Besides the above mentioned he leaves to mourn his death twelve grandchildren and two sisters Mrs. Mina Thomas of Ira, Iowa and Mrs. Emma Stickley of Omaha, and other relatives and friends.

Since last October, Mr. Cross has failed rapidly in health. His life was a weakness from day to day and grew constantly worse with never a day of improvement. He bore his sufferings patiently and showed great consideration for those around him. Although he desired to live longer, he was ready and willing to go.

Short services at home Sunday morning. The body was taken to Ira, Iowa, and services were held in the M. E. church at 2:L30 p. m., Rev. Vidders conducting the service. Burial at Union Chapel.

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