Schwab, George Aylmer 1884-1926

SCHWAB, PETTINGILL, DAVENPORT, CRATTY, HODOVAL, HANS

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The Grinnell (IA) Herald; April 6, 1926

GEORGE AYLMER SCHWAB IS DEAD

George Alymer Schwab, son of J.H. Schwab, was born at Oxford Junction, on, February 25th, 1884.

At the age of nine years his parents moved to a farm near Newton--where George grew to young manhood.

The people of Grinnell first became acquainted with George in 1904 when his parents came to live on a farm three miles northwest of town.

Since that time he was employed by J.W. Norris and the Hotel Monroe--where at the time of his death he was in business for himself conducting a cigar and news stand and making his home with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Pettingill.

After ten days of serious illness he passed away at the Community hospital Saturday, April 3rd, 1926, at 11 p.m., at the age of 42 years, one month and 8 days.

Funeral services were held at the home, 404 Fifth Avenue, at 2 o'clock and at the Methodist church at 2:30 conducted by Rev. George Blagg.

Appropriate songs, "Home of the Soul," and "In the Garden" were sung by Mrs. D.H. Snook and Mrs. A.S. Ennis.

Bearers were John Carter, "Dess" Martin, Ralph Rutherford, John Peterson, Chester Burch, and Raymond Norris.

He leaves to mourn his loss his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Schwab, two sisters, Mrs. E.H. Davenport of Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs. Dolora Cratty of Grinnell, five brothers, Martin E. and Joseph L., of Grinnell, Charles N. of Valparaiso, Indiana, John M. of Adair, Iowa, and Lyle R., of Racine, Wisconsin, besides many friends.

Relatives atending the funeral from out-of-town: Mr. and Mrs. John M. Schwab, Charles Schwab, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hodoval of Oxford Junction, Iowa, and Mr. George Hans of Newton, Iowa.

Burial was made in Hazelwood.

Handicapped by illness from the age of seven years he has shown an indomitable spirit that was little short of wonder to those who knew him. Possessed of a kindly spirit he was always glad in doing something for others. He made many friends who sincerely mourn his death.

There are only kind words possible for the departed man. Always courteous and generous, his countenance indicated a welcome and all who knew him were his friends. He will be much missed by the patrons of Hotel Monroe and by a large circle in Grinnell.