Peterson, Jane Frances 1947 - 1947

PETERSON

Posted By: Doris Hoffman, Volunteer (email)
Date: 2/1/2011 at 10:31:08

Peterson Infant Dies In University Hospital Of Rare Disease

Mr. and Mrs. Henry G. Peterson were notified Thursday of the death of their infant daughter, Jane Frances, at the University Hospital in Iowa City.

Jane Frances was born here on May 13, 1947, being 5 months and 24 days of age at the time of her death.

The child was treated by specialists in this area before they advised sending her to Iowa City about four weeks ago. Cause of death was a rare bone disease for which there is no known cure and this is the only case which has ever been treated in the University hospital.

Besides her parents, Jane Frances is survived by two sisters: Carole Jean and Lynn Marie.

The body will be shipped to Le Mars and interment will be made in St. Joseph's cemetery with Wiltgen's in charge of the services.

Le Mars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
Friday, November 7, 1947
Le Mars, Iowa