Lynn, Kenneth, died 1951

LYNN, MAGNESS, WILLETT

Posted By: Lydia Lucas - Volunteer (email)
Date: 7/18/2010 at 18:29:20

IRETON GRADUATE KILLED IN CRASH

Ireton, Ia.--Kenneth Lynn of Miller, S.D., formerly of McNally, was one of four persons killed near Whittemore, Iowa, Sunday evening when the car in which he was riding was struck by a Milwaukee train during a rain storm.

The other three passengers killed were Donald, Della and Delores Insko, of Algona, members of one family. Mr. Lynn was employed at Algona.

Ben Magness of Miller, Kenneth's grandfather, went to Whillemore after the body. Funeral services will be held at Miller today. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Bartlett of Ireton will be among those who will attend the funeral.

Kenneth went to McNally a number of years ago with his mother and lived with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Magness. He attended school at McNally and graduated from Ireton high school.

Survivors are his mother, Mrs. R. C. Willett of San Diego, Calif., a brother, Leighton Lynn of Miller, S.D., and his grandparents.

Source: Hawarden Independent, Aug. 16, 1951.