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William J. Sanford

SANFORD

Posted By: Rebecca Foster (email)
Date: 9/10/2014 at 17:00:35

RESIDENT OF LE CLAIRE DIES IN DAVENPORT

William J. Sanford, Marine Engineer for 20 Years, Passes Away.

William J. Sanford, 49 year-old resident of Le Claire, and for 20 years a marine engineer connected with the Mississippi river boats, died at St. Luke’s hospital, Davenport , at 5:45 o’clock this morning, after a short illness. However, he had been in poor health for some time.

He was born October 15, 1874 in Le Claire, and received his education there. In December, 1896, he was married to Miss Laura M. Thies in Le Claire.

Deceased was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, the Mystic Workers and of the Modern Woodmen.

Surviving are the wife, one son, Charles and a brother, Benjamin Lee Sanford, all of Le Claire, and one sister, Mrs. M. L. Hire, of Princeton, Iowa .

Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the home in Le Claire. Interment will be made in Glendale cemetery, at that place.

Source: The Davenport Democrat and Leader, Wednesday Evening, June 18, 1924, page 9.

WILLIAM J. SANFORD OF LE CLAIRE DEAD; FUNERAL ON FRIDAY

William J. Sanford of Le Claire, for the past 20 years an engineer on the Mississippi river , died at 5:45 o’clock this morning at St. Luke’s hospital following a brief illness. He was 49 years old at the time of his death. He was born in Le Claire, Oct. 5, 1874, where he received his education. He was united in marriage in December, 1906, to Miss Laura E. Thies of Le Claire.

He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church of Le Claire, the Mystic Workers of the World, and Modern Woodmen of America. The survivors include his wife, his son, Charles Sanford, at home; a brother, Benjamin Sanford of Le Claire, and a sister, Mrs. M. L. Hire of Princeton .

Mr. Sanford was well known in Le Claire and his death is a shock to a large number of friends. He was at work until a few days ago and his condition had been critical only since Sunday.

Funeral services will be held from the family residence at Le Claire Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Interment will be in Glendale cemetery, Le Claire.

Source: The Daily Times, Davenport, Ia., 18 Jun 1924, p. 6.

OBITUARY

The Sanford Funeral

Funeral services for William J. Sanford were held from the home in LeClaire, Friday, at 2 o’clock. Interment was made in Glendale cemetery. Rev. W. E. Green officiated at the home and the grave and Mrs. Green and Miss Green sang the songs, “Jesus, Lover of My Soul,” and “Jesus Knows Who Cares”.

Pallbearers were Jake Meyers, Andy Slichter, Joe Bissick, W. Adams, Edward Stichter and James Ryan.

Source: The Davenport Democrat and Leader, Davenport, Ia., 22 Jun 1924, p. 15.


 

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