Ross, Charles 1882-1919

ROSS, SMITH, NEARY

Posted By: Doris Hoffman, Volunteer (email)
Date: 6/20/2014 at 18:30:59

Note: His mother's maiden name is Smith.

DIED

Word was received by relatives here last week of the serious illness of Chas. P. Ross at his home in Miller, S. D., pneumonia having resulted after an attack of influenza. On Friday evening his father, James Ross, his sisters, Mrs. E. P. Klauer and Mrs. J. B. Klauer, and his brother, Clyde Ross left here for his beside but these loved ones were preceded a few hours by the Grim Reaper who entered the home of their son and brother at 12:30 a.m., Saturday, April 5, 1919. His illness covered a period of about two weeks and despite his won galiant defense and the best radical skill and care obtainable, human agencies could not prevail against the insidious disease.

Charles P. Ross was born in Canada, October 7, 1882, and died at the age of 36 years, 5 months, and 29 days, at Miller, S. D. At the age of one year he came with his parents to Akron, Iowa, where he grew to manhood. After farming for himself near here a few years, he went to Miller, S. D., in 1909 and with Thomas Foley engaged in the farm implement business, in which they have built up a very extensive trade. From the proceeds of his industry Mr. Ross had just completed a fine residence in Miller, when seized with his final illness. He was married to Miss Anna Neary in Akron, Iowa, October 27, 1909, and four children have blessed this union--Helen, Gordon, Melvern, and Herbert. Besides his wife and children he is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Ross; four sisters, Mrs. J. B. Klauer, Mrs. E. P. Klauer and and Mrs. F. Smythe, of Akron, and Mrs. Frank Lovell, of Rock Rapids, Iowa, and four brothers, J. B. nd Clyde, of Akron, to all of whom the sympathy of many friends here and at Miller is extended.

The deceased was held in highest esteem whereever known and his pronounced habit of industry and thorough integrity were outstanding characteristics of his useful life. He was a devoted husband and father, a staunch friend and a helpful and accommodating neighbor. His taking away in the prime of life and in the midst of business success is widely mourned.

The remains were accompanied from Miller to Akron by his family and near relatives, arriving here Saturday evening and being taken to the home of his wife's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Neary. Funeral services Monday morning in the Church of St. Patrick were conducted by Rev. D. K. Hurley. Interment was in the Akron Catholic cemetery.

Akron Register Tribune
Thursday, April 10, 1919
Akron, Iowa