Luckey, Francis Marion (Frank), 1847-1928

LUCKEY, BUTLER

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Date: 6/16/2010 at 09:57:16

DEATH CLAIMS AGED CITIZEN
FRANK M. LUCKEY PASSED AWAY MONDAY EVENING
Was 81 Years of Age and Had Resided Here for Thirty Years -- Leaves Widow and Three Children

F. M. Luckey, for thirty years a resident of this community, passed away about 8 o'clock Monday evening at the Hawarden hospital following a lingering illness from infirmities incident to his advanced years. He had been in failing health for several years but continued to farm on a small scale up until a year ago when he suffered a severe sick spell. At that time he was removed to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Chas. M. Keehn, north of town, and has since been tenderly cared for there until about two weeks ago when his condition became such that it was deemed advisable to take him to the hospital where he might receive constant attention.

Funeral services were held at the Ross Funeral Home at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon, with Rev. Robt. H. Forrester, pastor of the Methodist church, in charge. Interment was made in Grace Hill cemetery.

Francis Marion Luckey was born at Athens, Ohio, June 20, 1847, and died at Hawarden Dec. 3, 1928, at the age of 81 years, 5 months and 13 days. When a small boy he moved with his parents from Ohio to Fredonia, Louisa county, Iowa, where he grew to young manhood. On July 28, 1869, at Muscatine, Iowa, he was united in marriage with Miss Jennie Butler, and for more than fifty-nine years they teaveled life's pathway together. Three children were born to this union, all of whom with the widow survive. The children are George Luckey of LaCrosse, Wis., Mrs. Chas. M. Keehn of Hawarden and Mrs. Dick Storts of Hecla, S.D. He also leaves three grandchildren and one great grandchild.

For a few years after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Luckey continued to make their home at Fredonia, later moving to Lone Tree, Iowa, where they resided for a time. In 1882 they located near Kimball, S.D., where they homesteaded and made their home for sixteen years, finally being compelled to leave there owing to continued droughts. They came to this vicinity in 1898 and continued farming operations here until a year ago.

Mr. Luckey was engaged in farming practically all his life. He was of the Baptist faith and was a member of the Odd Fellows lodge. During his long residence in this community he so lived as to merit the confidence, friendship and esteem of all those with whom he came in contact. He was strictly honorable in all his dealings with his fellow men and as a neighbor and friend was ever accommodating and dependable. His death is deeply mourned by many staunch friends outside the family circle.

Out of town relatives whe were here to attend the funeral included Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Law of Bronson, Iowa, Alex Gillin and Mrs. George Luckey of Sioux City.

Source: Hawarden Independent, Dec. 6, 1928.