Dietz, Thomas M. 1869/73 -1923

DIETZ, COOK

Posted By: Cindy Maust Smith (email)
Date: 11/18/2020 at 13:30:42

The Sibley Gazette, Thursday, November 15, 1923, Sibley, Iowa, Page 1

The funeral services for Thomas M. Dietz, who died at Siloam Springs, Arkansas, was held at the M.E. church Thursday afternoon, the Rev. Travis officiating.

Thomas M. Dietz was born in McHenry county, Illinois, October sixth, 1869. He came to Sibley with his parents in 1883, where he has since resided. On September ninth, he fell and broke his leg, which caused complications from which he never recovered. On September thirtieth he was taken to the home of his brother at Siloam Springs at which place he died, November fifth.

He was a member of the M.E. church and of the Yeomen lodge, who attended the service in a body.

He leaves his mother Mrs. Sarah L. Dietz and a brother Walter Dietz of Siloam Springs.

NOTE: Gravestone records indicate Thomas M. Dietz was the son of John W. and Sarah Louisa (Cook) Dietz and his date of birth as October 23, 1873.