Oliver Franklin McKeever (1925)

DARLING, MCKEEVER, THOMAS, YOUNG

Posted By: Pat Hochstetler
Date: 1/27/2006 at 22:03:20

The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, June 11, 1925
Page 1, Column 3

TAKES HIS OWN LIFE

Ollie McKeever of Barney Broods Over Ill Health and Hangs Self

Ollie McKeever, Walnut township farmer, ended his life by hanging early last Friday morning and his body was discovered by his wife withing a short time after the deed was committed.

Mr. McKeever, who was 42 years of age, had a severe attack of the flu last winter, which seriously affected his health. Brooding over this and the fear that he would be committed to the state hospital, where he was formerly confined, undoubtedly led to his mental unbalance and to his self-destruction. it is a case of unusual sadness, evoking the deepest sympathy for his wife and family of five children.

Funeral services were held in Winterset Sunday afternoon at the Methodist church and burial made in the Winterset cemetery.
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The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, June 11, 1925
Page 3, Column 4

Oliver Franklin McKeever was born April 9, 1883 in Mahaska county, Iowa. He departed this life June 4, 1925 at the age of 42 years, 1 months and 26 days. He was the oldest child of J. B. and Francis McKeever. His mother preceded him Oct. 30, 1924.

He was married to Nellie E. Young of Patterson and to this union were born five children. Lucile, Alberta, Oliver, Wallace and William Frederick, all of whom are living. He leaves besides his family, his father, one brother, Will of Minnesota, and two sisters, Mrs. H. M. Thomas of Orient and Mrs. Merl Darling of Barney besides other relatives and a host of friends.

He made friends wherever he went. He was a kind, loving father, devoted to his home and work.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Methodist church, conducted by Rev. Moore, assisted by Rev. D. J. Shenton.

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