William E. Lynn (1939)

COOKE, LOCH, LYNN

Posted By: Pat Hochstetler
Date: 1/13/2009 at 16:42:47

The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Wednesday, May 17, 1939
Page 9

Week’s Letter from Earlham

Funeral services were held for William E. Lynn at the Presbyterian church Tuesday morning at 9:30 o’clock after which the body was taken to Nebraska City, Neb., for burial. Rev. Overholser, assisted by Rev. Bock had charge of the services. Mr. Lynn was nearly 83 years old at the time of his death. His wife preceded him in death a few years ago after which his nephew, Robert A. Lynn and family made their home with him and cared for him in his failing health. He was a member of the Earlham Presbyterian church.
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Earlham Library Collection
Earlham Echo
Earlham, Iowa

William E., the son of James A. and Sarah M. Lynn was born near Hedrick, Iowa, July 21, 1856 and departed this life at his home west of Earlham May 7, 1939 at the age of 82 years, nine months and 17 days.

His early life was lived near the place of his birth, where he was united in marriage to Nancy A. Loch in 1879. Mrs. Lynn lived only a short time after their marriage. On October 12, 1881 he married Mary J. Loch a sister of his former wife. She too preceded him in death but a few years ago.

He leaves to mourn his passing, one brother, Harry C. Lynn of Davenport, Iowa, and one sister, Mrs. May Cooke of Boise, Idaho. A number of nephews and nieces, other relatives and a host of friends.

About 25 years ago Mr. Lynn came to Earlham community, settling on a farm east of town. He has spent the remainder of his life in this community. He was one of the respected families of the community, and stood for the higher and more noble purposes of life. He believed in building a wholesome community spirit. He was the kind of a man you would like for a neighbor. Always ready to assist a friend when in need.

Mr. Lynn was a member of the Presbyterian church of Earlham. He gave willingly of his time and money to help the church become a factor of righteousness in his town. He was a Christian man. He not only talked it, but he lived it. His day has ended, he has left behind a legacy far more valuable than silver and gold—a good name that will live long after the body has returned to the earth.

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