MILHOUS, Mrs. Ben (1881-1954)

MILHOUS

Posted By: Hancock Co Genealogical Soc (email)
Date: 9/19/2013 at 13:17:04

Mrs. Ben T. Milhous One Time Resident of Ventura, Passed Away

Special to Garner Leader and Signal

Ventura - Mrs. Ben Milhous of McCallsburg, died suddenly last Monday night at a hospital in Marshalltown, where she was convalescing from a recent operation. She was 54 years old on Saturday before her death.

She leaves her husband, Ben, and two sons, Ivan of Argyle, where he superintendent of schools, and Donald of McCallsburg; also five brothers and five sisters.

The Milhous' were former residents of Ventura, where they operated a store in the Washington building. Since that time they have lived most of the time at Marshalltown.

Burial was made in the Marshalltown cemetery. Mrs. Milhous was a member of the Friends church in Marshalltown where services were held on Thursday.

source: Garner Leader & Signal 16 Jan 1935, page 5