John H. Hoehn

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Posted By: Rebecca Foster (email)
Date: 7/7/2014 at 10:52:36

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John H. Hoehn Dies Suddenly

John H. Hoehn, an old and well known citizen of this city, was stricken with apoplexy on the corner of Warren and Second Streets this afternoon and death resulted almost instantaneously. The fatal stroke came about 2 o'clock, when Mr. Hoehn was enjoying an afternoon walk. He fell face forward and was picked up by passers by and taken into Matzen's Meat Market on the northwest corner of second and Warren streets. Constable Rumsey was notified and took charge of the remains which were removed to the Runge Undertaking parlors.
The deceased was about 70 years of age and has resided in Davenport for many years. He was a carpenter by trade but recently was engaging in the grocery business on Gaines Street. His home was at 522 Warren St. He is survived by 4 children.

Source: The Democrat and Leader, Davenport, IA, 22 December 1905.