Pitts, Thomas Melvin 1891-1918

PITTS, DONOVAN, DUERR, JEMPS

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Date: 10/3/2018 at 09:11:22

Le Mars Semi-Weekly Sentinel, LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa Tuesday, December 24th, 1918 Page 1

Thomas Melvin Pitts Obituary

Thomas M. Pitts, residing on east street, died at the city hospital Saturday from Influenza. He was taken sick a little over a week ago and when his condition became serious was removed to the hospital. His death is the sadder in that he leaves a young wife and six children under seven years of age who were dependent on the work of his hands.

Thomas Melvin Pitts was born on a farm in Cherokee county on July 8, 1891, and .received his schooling there and helped his parents on the farm. The family moved to LeMars several years ago and Mr. Pitts worked as teamster and at other occupations. He was united In marriage seven years ago with Miss Maud Donovan at Sioux City and six children blessed their union.

Besides his wife and children he leaves to mourn his loss his parents, Mr. and Mrs, John R. Pitts , residing on Madison street, two brothers, William Pitts on the old farm in Cherokee county, and John F. Pitts, of LeMars , and his two sisters, Mrs. Rachael Duerr; of this city, and Mrs. Mary Ann Jemps, of Cherokee.

The funeral was held yesterday from the Beely undertaking parlors. Rev. J. K., Hawkins officiating.