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John E. Kem

KEM

Posted By: Rebecca Foster (email)
Date: 9/17/2014 at 13:02:57

JOHN W. KEM IS SUMMONED

Well Known Ex-Resident Of Princeton and Pleasant Valley Dies.

John W. Kem, 723 West Third Street, died at 5 a.m. Friday at Mercy Hospital. Although ailing for the last eight years death terminated a serious illness of a week’s duration during which he underwent an operation.

Mr. Kem was born in Mercer County, Ill., on March 7, 1855. He came to Scott County with his parents when 12 years old and on July 5, 1874 he was married to Miss Belinda Heavlin at Princeton, Ia. The couple resided in Princeton and LeClaire for many years and came to Davenport about 30 years ago residing here since.

Surviving besides the widow is a son Daniel Kem of Davenport; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A daughter, Mary, preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the McGinnis Funeral Home with burial in Glendale Cemetery, LeClaire.

Source: The Davenport Democrat and Leader, Davenport, Ia., 13 Apr 1930, p. 8.

JOHN W. KEM, WELL KNOWN DAVENPORT RESIDENT, IS DEAD

John W. Kem, well known Scott County resident, died at 5 p.m. Friday, at Mercy Hospital. Although ailing for the last eight years, he was seriously ill for only the last week.

Mr. Kem was born March 7, 1851, in Mercer County, Ill., and moved to Scott County at the age of 12 years. Our July 5, 1874, he married Miss Belinda Havelin in Princeton, Ia. For the last 30 years the couple have been making their home in Davenport. The family residence is at 723 West Third Street. During his long residence in Scott County, Mr. Kem attracted a large circle of friends who will be grieved to hear of his death.

Surviving besides his widow are one son, Daniel A. Kem of Davenport; four grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. A daughter preceded her father in death.

Funeral services will be held Monday at the McGinnis Funeral Home. Interment will be made in Glendale Cemetery, LeClaire.

Source: The Daily Times, Davenport, Ia., 12 Apr 1930, p. 2.

The Kem Funeral

Funeral services for John W. Kem were held at the McGinnis Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Monday. The Rev. A. H. Ziemer officiated. Burial was made in Glendale Cemetery.

Mrs. Harriet Basemann and Finley McGinnis sang “Some Day When the Shadows Flee Away” and “Beautiful Garden of Prayer.”

Pallbearers were H. B. Tomasek, Alfred Spink, W. S. Knapp, Harry Lancaster, S. A. Sargent and John Rippie.

Source: The Davenport Democrat and Leader, Davenport, Ia., 15 Apr 1930, p. 17.


 

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