Blum, Jacob 1875-1966

BLUM, KNECHT

Posted By: Doris Hoffman, Volunteer (email)
Date: 3/23/2015 at 14:13:13

Note: Mother's maiden name was Knecht.

JACOB M. BLUM CALLED BY DEATH

Rites Held Here Wednesday For A Former Resident

Jacob M. Blum, a former resident here, passed away Monday, April 4, at Leeds nursing Home, Sioux City, after a long illness, aged 90 years, 5 months and 11 days. He had been a resident of the home several years.

Mr. Blum was born October 24, 1875, at Sublette , Ill., son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Blum, early-day residents east of Akron, and grew to manhood here. He was a member of St. Patric's Catholic Church, of this city, and was held in high respect by all who knew him.

Survivors include two brothers, Frank, of Westfield, and Edward of Akron.

Funeral services were held Wednesday morning in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Rev. Fr. J. G. Schissel officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Akron Register Tribune
Thursday, April 7, 1966
Akron, Iowa