Derwin Dorrance

DORRANCE

Posted By: Rebecca Foster (email)
Date: 9/16/2014 at 12:18:54

FORMER RIVER CAPTAIN DIES AT HOSPITAL

Derwin Dorrance Passes Away This Morning at Mercy Hospital.

At 10 o’clock this morning, at Mercy Hospital, Captain Derwin Dorrance passed away after a lingering illness.

He has made his home in LeClaire, and had recently been brought to the local hospital for treatment.

He was born March 3, 1850, and had all his life until recent years been prominently associated with the river packet and steamer life. He was a familiar figure in river towns, and had hosts of friends.

No immediate relatives survive, but a number of nieces and nephews are left to mourn his loss.

Recently Mrs. Sarah Van Duzer, of 1815 West Third street, has served as his guardian, and has managed his affairs.

The remains have been taken to the Ruhl and Ebert funeral parlors, and interment will be held from there at noon Saturday, with burial in LeClaire cemetery. Short services will be held in the Presbyterian church at LeClaire.

Source: The Davenport Democrat and Leader, Davenport, Ia., 31 Jul 1919, p. 15.

PIONEER RIVER CAPTAIN DEAD

Derwin Dorrance, a life-long resident of LeClaire, for many years a captain on the Mississippi river, died at 10 o’clock this morning at Mercy Hospital, Davenport, after an extended illness.

He was born March 3, 1850, and had resided in LeClaire his entire life. There are no immediate survivors. Mrs. Sarah Van Doser of Davenport has been his guardian for many years.

The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 12:30 o’clock from the Ruhl & Ebert funeral parlors, Davenport, with services following at 2 o’clock at the Presbyterian church in LeClaire. Interment will be in the LeClaire cemetery.

Source: The Daily Times, Davenport, Ia., 31 Jul 1919, p.8.

OBITUARY

The Dorrance Funeral.

Funeral services for the late Captain Derwin Dorrance were held Saturday afternoon at 12:30 o’clock from the Ruhl and Ebert funeral parlors to the LeClaire Presbyterian church, LeClaire, Iowa. Rev. M. C. Krotzer officiated at the church and at the grave in LeClaire cemetery.

The pallbearers were six old friends of the Captain.

Source: The Davenport Democrat and Leader, Davenport, Ia., 03 Aug 1919, p. 13..