Rees, George 1866-1903
REES, BEELY
Posted By: Mary Holub, volunteer (email)
Date: 2/15/2011 at 19:48:20
From: Le Mars Semi-Weekly Sentinel, April 24, 1903
Death of George Rees.
George Rees died at the home of his father-in-law, John Beely, on Monday evening of consumption.
Mr. Rees was taken sick about nine weeks ago, at Sioux Falls, while out on the road, traveling for a furniture firm. He came back from Sioux Falls, S. D., while sick, and since that time has been confined to the house and the past few weeks to his bed.
The deceased was born in Paxton, Ill., on June 10, 1866. He was united in marriage on January 6, 1892, to Miss Celia Beely, in Le Mars, who with three children survives him. The children are ten, six and three years old respectively. Mr. and Mrs. Rees lived at Rock Valley for some years after their marriage and then returned to Le Mars. Mr. Rees was a member of the Odd Fellows organization joining that body in 1887.
In 1892 he became a member of the Methodist church. His parents Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rees, his brother John Rees, and a sister, Mrs. Oscar Radt live at Long Beach, California. They were unable to come to the funeral on account of the illness of Mrs. Rees. Two other sisters, Mrs. Wm. Stengel, or Beresford, S. D. and Mrs. Geo. Stengel, of Alpina, S. D. came down to attend the funeral.
The funeral was held at the German Methodist church on Thursday afternoon, Rev. G. C. Rheinfrank officiating and the services at the grave were conducted by the members of Le Mars Lodge No. 255. I. O. O. F .
Mr. Rees was an exemplary citizen a devoted husband and father, and enjoyed the esteem of all these with whom he was associated and his early death is regretted by a large number of friends, who extend their sincere condolences to the bereaved family.
The members of the Rock Valley Odd Fellow ledge sent down a beautiful floral tribute to lay on the coffin of their departed brother. Geo. C. Rees. The flowers were woven together in the colors of the order and bearing the initials, F. L. T. symbolizing friendship, love and truth.
The members of Le Mars Lodge 255, also presented a lovely floral tribute. Beautiful flowers were arranged in the form of three links, the symbol of the order. A number of other beautiful floral offerings were presented by sorrowing friends.
A large number of Odd Fellows from surrounding lodges were present to attend the funeral in addition to the members of the Le Mars lodge, and made an imposing and impressive array heading the funeral cortege
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