Featherston, Walter J. 1881-1961

FEATHERSTON, MANSFIELD

Posted By: Doris Hoffman, Volunteer (email)
Date: 12/9/2012 at 22:18:50

Note: His mother's maiden name was Mansfield.

W. J. Featherston

Walter J. Featherston son of the late John and Lettia Featherston of Le Mars, passed away at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 2 at a Cherokee hospital.

Mr. Featherston was 80 years of age plus two days. He was born at Cascade, la. on April 20, 1881. He moved to Le Mars, Plymouth county with his parents in 1882 and lived in Union township until 1912 when he moved to Le-Mars. He attended Le Mars Normal College and was a member of the Methodist church.

Survivors include a sister, Mrs. F. S. Kitterman of Benton Harbor, Michigan; two brothers, Fred of Johnson City, Illinois and Greg of Le Mars. Several nieces and nephews live in this area. |

He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and a brother.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 5 at the Mauer Funeral home in Le Mars. Burial will be in the Le Mars city cemetery. Rev. Robert V. Gildner will officiate.

Le Mars Globe Post
Thursday, May 4, 1961
Le Mars, Iowa