DODGE, Irving M. 1897-1942

DODGE, ROBERTSON, SMITH, BROOKINS

Posted By: Karen L. Robertson (email)
Date: 1/22/2010 at 16:11:22

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Funeral services were conducted at one o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Major Memorial chapel in Mason City for Irving M. Dodge, 45, who died suddenly at his home at 325 Second Street, Mason City, last Thursday afternoon, following a short illness. Alvin Rogness, pastor of Trinity Lutheran church, was in charge of the services. A second service was held at the First Lutheran church here in St. Ansgar with the Rev. O.A. Langehough in charge. Military services were conducted at the grave under the auspices of the Walter T. Enneberg Post of the American Legion. Interment was in the First Lutheran cemetery in St. Ansgar.

Mr. Dodge was born April 9, 1897, at Orchard, Iowa. He was married to Edna Robertson on May 21, 1921. He was a veteran of World War I, and was a member of Trinity Lutheran church in Mason City. Since residing in Mason City he was custodian at the McKinley school.

Surviving Mr. Dodge are his wife; three sons, Merlin, Allen and John all of Mason City; his mother, Mrs. S.M. Dodge, Osage; two sisters, Mrs. Ralph Smith and Mrs. A.T, Brookins, both of Osage; and three brothers, John of Orchard, Roy of Minneapolis and Howard of Mason City.

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DEATH NOTICES

DODGE, Irving M., 45, died suddenly at his home, 325 Second street northwest, Thursday afternoon.

Funeral services will be held at 1 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Major Memorial chapel, with the Rev. Alvin Rogness, pastor of Trinity Lutheran church, in charge. Services also will be held at 3 o'clock Sunday at the Lutheran church at St. Ansgar, with the Rev. Mr. Langhough in charge. Burial will be at St. Ansgar. The Major funeral home in charge.

The Globe Gazette
Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
Wednesday, December 26, 1942, Page 13

(Transcription by Sharon R. Becker, May, 2012)