Leonard J. King

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Date: 7/7/2014 at 15:44:10

KING

Leonard J. King, passed away Thursday night at 7:30 at his home, 1117 Scott street, after a lingering illness. He was born Nov. 15, 1867, at Muscatine, IA., and was 49 years, 9 months and 19 days of age at time of death. Deceased was educated in the public schools of Muscatine and was a member of the Baptist church of that city. Mr. King was united in marriage to Laura Bell of Muscatine and came to Davenport in 1892 and had resided here ever since. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America of Davenport. He was a brick mason by trade.

Besides his wife, Mrs. Laura King, the following survive: Three daughters, Mrs. J.A. Shafer, Mrs. Wm. L. Purcell, and Laura, who is at home; one son, Jesse, at home; a father, George W. King, and three sisters, two brothers and a grandson. The funeral will be held from the home Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock with interment an Oakdale cemetery.

Source: The Davenport Democrat and Leader, 03 August 1917.

The King Funeral

The funeral of Leonard J. King was held from the home, 1117 Scott street, Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Interment was made in Oakdale cemetery. Rev. Harry A. Whaley of the First Presbyterian church officiated at the home and at the grave. Mrs. O'Donnell rendered two songs, accompanied by Miss Gertz at the piano. The bricklayers' union, numbering 150, attended the services in a body. A large number of friends were present and there were several beautiful offerings.

Pallbearers were W. Schlichting, H. Best, A. Bresnahan, W. Lease, M. Frack and J. Hintermeister.

Source: The Davenport Democrat and Leader, 03 August 1917.