James Henry "Harry" Funk, Jr. (1918)

FUNK, JACOBS

Posted By: Mary Welty Hart
Date: 9/20/2007 at 16:30:19

The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Wednesday, December 18, 1918
Page 7, Column 4

Death of Harry Funk

James Henry Funk Jr. of Des Moines, died Sunday evening, Dec. 15th. at the home of his parents. For a week, he had been ill with influenza, which resulted in pneumonia.

"Harry" as he was known locally, was a native of Winterset, where he grew to manhood. For a time, he was employed in McMillan & Rowe's store, then he went to Great Falls, Mont., entering the express offices there. About five years ago, he came to Des Moines to be with his father and mother, being in the state house in the automobile department.

In spite of the early termination of the life of this quiet, promising young man, Mr. and Mrs. Funk have memories of a son who brought great happiness into their home. Guy Funk of Great Falls, who was released less than two weeks ago from Camp Pike officers school, is on his way back east. Funeral services will be held in Winterset at the cemetery with the Masonic order in charge, the day depending upon the arrival of Guy Funk.

Mr. and Mrs. Funk have the heartfelt sympathy of all who know them during their long residence in Winterset.
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The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Wednesday, December 25, 1918

JAMES HENRY FUNK, Jr

James Henry Funk, Jr., more familiarly known to us as Harry Funk was born at Winterset, Iowa, July 12, 1885 and departed this life Sabbath evening, Dec. 15, 1918 in Des Moines, having been ill just a week with the Spanish influenza and pneumonia. He was 33 years, 5 months and 6 days of age at his death.

Harry's early life was spent with his parents in Winterset where he received his education and where he developed traits of character, which soon gave evidence of the making of a man worthwhile in this world. These attributes were his great fidelity to a purpose; his unswerving honesty for the rights of others and mingled with these a touch of humility, made him a clean cut young man whom you were pleased to call your friend.

Harry's early business career began at Winterset, where he was associated with Chas. McMillian in the clothing trade for five years. At this time the "lure of the great northwest" drew him to Canada, where he remained for a year with the Canadian Pacific and from there was induced to enter the service of the Great Northern railway in Montana. He here stayed for five years, at which time he came to Des Moines, to be with his parents, who were reaching the twilight hours of life's day, and because he wished to be of some service to them.

Soon after coming to Des Moines, he entered the automobile department of the secretary of state's office, where he has been about five years and because of his ability has advanced inposition, until at the time of his going away, he was assisant chief examiner. He was greatly esteemed by every member of the department and is sincerely mourned.

His greatest concern was for his parents and their welfare. When his country's call came to service; willing to go, but great anxiety for the father and mother to be left behind. How proud was he of his younger brother, Guy, who entered the army to fight for freedom and liberty of the world, and when he stopped off to see the home folks son his way to camp.

What a life worth while was Harry's; a life well spent and an inspiration and incentive to us who are left behind. A life whose mission was comleted, who can say, And so he closed his eyes peacefully on this earth, to open them again only in Eternity.

Note: Burial was made in the Winterset cemetery
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Winterset Madisonian
Wednesday, December 25, 1918
Page 5, Column 4

Mr. & Mrs. J. H. Funk came up from Des Moines Friday morning with the body of their son, Harry; burial taking place at 10 o'clock that morning. Accompanying then were John S. Taylor and Mr. and Mrs. Dorrell, all of Des Moines; Mr. Dorrell being employed in the state house with Mr. Funk.

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