Solomon Walter Stark (1931)
CHASE, SPRINKLE, STARK
Posted By: Linda Brittain
Date: 7/26/2006 at 19:54:48
Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Wednesday, January 22, 1931S. W. Stark
S. W. Stark was born at Iowa City, in 1863. His father, being at that time a soldier of the Civil War, and lost his life in that sanguinary conflict, leaving his mother, with two infant children. These two children were Thomas and Walter, who from youth to manhood faithfully aided their mother. The elder boy established a home of his own, in early manhood, but Walter took care of his mother until her death. In 1903 he was married to Mrs. Florence Sprinkle who died in 1924. To this couple one son, Robert, was born, who always shared with his father, the cares of a successful business, which with unusual energy and industry, he built up in Winterset, under many adverse circumstances.
Mr. Stark was again married to Mrs. Eva T. Chase July 1, 1930, who survives him. The deceased met with a serious accident early in life, from the effects of which he never recovered; this proved to be a great handicap all through life.
Nevertheless by this misfortune he bravely won his way in the race of life, and acquired a competence. He has been in feeble health for several years, and passed away Tuesday, January 20th.
The immediate relatives are the son, Robert, wife and son, Lucien, and brother, T. W. Stark of Mt. Vernon, South Dakota. The funeral services will be at the Methodist church Thursday afternoon, January 22, at 2:00 o’clock.
________________________The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, January 22, 1931S. W. Stark, for many years the owner and manager of an insurance company in Winterset, died at his home on South Second street, Tuesday noon, January 20th, from a heart attack. Mr. Stark had been in poor health for several years, but his condition was not thought to be critical. Several months ago, he sold his local agency, to his son, Robert Stark and C. E. Flemming, and since then had not engaged in active work. Mr. Stark was 67 years of age.
The deceased was born at Iowa City in 1863. At that time his father was a soldier of the Civil War, and he lost his life in that conflict. He left his widow and two sons, Thomas and Walter. These boys helped their mother to keep her home, and Walter assisted with her care, until her death.
In 1903, he was married to Mrs. Florence Sprinkle, and were the parents of a son, Robert. Mrs. Stark died in 1924, and Mr. Stark and his son continued to reside together, until after his son's marriage to Miss Naomi Simpson.
Mr. Stark was married last year on July 1st, to Mrs. Eva Chase. She survives him, as does his son and wife, and grandson, Lucien, and his brother, Thomas of Mt. Vernon, South Dakota.
The Rev. A. P. Keast will conduct Mr. Stark's funeral services, this afternoon at the Methodist church at 2:00 o'clock, and burial will be made in the Winterset cemetery. The members of the Masonic lodge will assist with the services.
________________________Coordinator's note: Full name taken from Iowa Death Certificate.
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