Clair, Hannah 1837-1940

CLAIR, CLAIRE, CLEAR, CLARE, KALE

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, volunteer (email)
Date: 6/27/2023 at 15:47:40

LeMars Globe-Post, June 6, 1940

AGED RESIDENT LAID TO REST.
Mrs. Hannah Clare (sic Clair) Was Nearly 103 Years Old

Mrs. Hannah Clare (sic), a patient at the Zimmerman home for the past five years, and a resident of Plymouth county for 79 years, passed away Tuesday morning at the advanced age of 102. Mrs. Clare (sic) was born in County Cork, Ireland, and would have been 103 years old on June 12.

Mrs. Clare (sic) was the first patient at the Zimmerman home and though handicapped physically, she had always taken an interest in politics.

Mrs. Clare (sic) came from Ireland to this country 99 years ago and had lived in Plymouth county for 79 years.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday morning at nine o’clock from St. James church with Rev. L. J. Cooper officiating and interment was made in St. James cemetery under the direction of Luken’s Funeral home.

Surviving is one niece, Mrs. Margaret Kale, of Merrill.
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LeMars Sentinel, Friday, July 19, 1940
Board Proceedings.
Bills submitted:
Luken’s Funeral Home, burial for Mrs. Hannah Claire . . . . $75.75