Chester Crees 1876-1966

CREES, ESTER, BRAYTON

Posted By: Sharon Elijah (email)
Date: 6/12/2021 at 20:55:34

8 September 1966 - The Tipton Conservative

Funeral services for Chester Crees, 90, West Liberty, were Sept. 7 at West Liberty with the Rev. Caleb Larson officiating. Burial was at Oak Ridge cemetery.

Mr. Crees died Sept. 2 at the Howker Nursing home in West Liberty.

The son of Henry and Mary Walter Crees, he was born in Cedar county May 8, 1876. He was married to Emma Ester, Feb. 23, 1916, at Rock Island, Ill.

A lifelong farmer, he farmed north of Atalissa until his retirement. He is survived by his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Robert Brayton, West Liberty and 2 grandchildren, Larry and Duane Brayton.

He was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 5 sisters.