Stinton, Mae L. 1875 - 1932

STINTON, MOREHEAD

Posted By: Doris Hoffman, Volunteer (email)
Date: 1/18/2012 at 18:08:18

FUNERAL SERVICES HELD THURSDAY

Mrs. Edward Stinton of Akron Passes Away After Long Sickness

Funeral services for Mrs. Edward Stinton, widely known resident of Plymouth county, who died at her home at Akron, Tuesday, July 12, were held from the residence at Akron, Thursday afternoon with services at the Methodist church with the Rev, F. F. Robinson officiating.

Mrs. Stinton was born at Zion Grove, Jo Daviess County. Ill., on December 15, 1875. Her maiden name was Mae L. Morehead. She came to Plymouth county when a girl of 14 with her mother and joined other relatives, who had previously settled in Adaville. When a girl of 16 she was united in marriage December 25, 1891, with Edward Stinton. They took up their residence on a farm in Johnson Township, where they lived until 1916 when they moved into Akron to make their home.

Besides her husband she leaves to mourn her death, a son and two daughters, Lester Stinton and Mrs. Vera Palm, of Sioux City, and Mrs. Rex Pollock, of Akron. There are seven grandchildren. She also, leaves her brother, H. B. Morehead of Adaville, and two sisters, Mrs. Anna Green, of Adaville, and Mrs. Everett Stinton, of Lucas, S. D.

Mrs. Stinton was a good Christian woman, active in church and community affairs and was a devoted wife and mother. She enjoyed the esteem of a large number of acquaintances in the county in which she lived for more than 40 years.

Le Mars Globe Post
Monday, July 18, 1932
Le Mars, Iowa