Day, Mary 1854-1945

DAY, PARKER

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, volunteer (email)
Date: 9/30/2009 at 19:34:54

LeMars Globe-Post
February 12, 1945

FUNERAL TUESDAY FOR MRS. M. DAY
Pioneer Resident Succumbs To Long Sickness At Sioux City

Mrs. Mary Day, 90, of 814 Central Ave. S.E. died Friday morning in a hospital at Sioux City after a long illness.

Mrs. Day was born June 25, 1854, in England and came to the United States with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Parker. She was 8 years old at the time, and the crossing was made under sail, taking 9 weeks.

The family located in Tama county. She was married to Frank Day, and came to Plymouth County, residing here ever since. Mr. Day died 20 years ago. She was a member of the Methodist church and the Rebekah lodge.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. A. S. Crabb of Kingsley; Mrs. Fred Hodgson of Dawson, Minn.; and Frances Day of Sioux City; one son, J.C. Day of Remsen; 7 grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.

The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Mauer Funeral Home. Rev. J. J. Share will officiate. Burial will be in the city cemetery.