Kissock, Paul 1882-1963

KISSOCK, SLOAN, TUSSELL, WHITE

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Date: 4/16/2011 at 15:08:22

The Grinnell Herald-Register; Dec. 12, 1963

FUNERAL SERVICES PENDING HERE FOR PAUL KISSOCK, 81

Paul Kissock, 81, of Grinnell, died Wednesday evening at a local hospital. He had been in failing health for the past two years.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. Friends may call at the Smith Funeral Home.

Born Oct. 31, 1882, west of Newburg, he was the son of Joseph and Mary Kissock. He received his education in the country schools near his home and in 1908 was united in marriage with Sylvia Sloan.

To this union, one daughter was born, Mrs. Oscar W. (Thelma) Tussell of Portland, Ore.

In addition to his daughter, he is survived by one sister, Mrs. Harold (Minnie) White of Anoka, Minn.; and one brother, James Kissock of Park Rapids, Minn.

He was preceded in death by his wife on Sept. 21, 1963; one brother, William; and two sisters, Jane and Margaret.

A resident of the Grinnell area most of his life, he had worked as an auctioneer and in the real estate business.