Conklin, Ray H. 1892-1935

CONKLIN, ADAMSON

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, Volunteer (email)
Date: 5/4/2011 at 19:32:21

LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
Friday, March 1, 1935

RAY H. CONKLIN WAR VETERAN PASSES AWAY
Deceased Was Engaged In Business In Oyens Past Six Years

Death claimed Ray H. Conklin, 300 First Avenue SW, at the Sacred Heart
Hospital February 27, after a brief illness caused by influenza and
complications. Mr. Conklin served in the World War and was taken sick at a
veteran’s camp at Lehigh, Iowa. He was brought home a week ago and last
Monday was taken to the hospital when his condition became serious.

Ray H. Conklin was born August 24, 1892, at Sutherland, Iowa. With his
parents he went to Morningside, Sioux City, when a child and lived there
until his marriage. He was married May 12, 1917, to Ellen Adamson at Miles
City, Mont., where they lived for a few years and then came back to
Morningside.

Mr. Conklin lived in Oyens the past six years where he followed his
occupation as barber. The family moved to LeMars last July.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Conklin, and three children, Byron, Earl
and Marion, of this city; his father, George R. Conklin; two sisters, Mrs.
L. E. Short, Anthon, and Mrs. Arthur Beckwith, Sioux City; and a brother, J.
A. Conklin, of Chicago. He was preceded in death by one child, his mother
and two brothers.

Mr. Conklin was a member of the World War veterans and a member of the
Eagles. He was a good citizen, highly esteemed by a large number of
acquaintances.

The funeral will be held Saturday at 2 o’clock in the Methodist church, Rev.
J. R. Tumbleson officiating and interment made in the City cemetery.

The services will be conducted with military honors.