Karr, Edward C. 1883-1955

KARR, MCLAUGHLIN

Posted By: Janet Brown - volunteer (email)
Date: 8/6/2013 at 13:25:17

From the Thursday, February 3, 1955 Hawarden Independent:

Edward C. Karr Dies at Age 71

Ireton, Iowa — Edward C. Karr, 71, who for many years was in the insurance business here, died Sunday afternoon at Friendship Haven at Fort Dodge, Iowa. He had been in poor health for a long time.

Sunset services were held Monday evening in the chapel at Friendship Haven. Tuesday morning graveside services were held at the Ireton cemetery.

A son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Scott Karr, he was born November 22, 1883, at Ireton, where he spent most of his life. He never married.

He was a member of the Methodist church at Ireton and for many years served as financial secretary.

As his health began to fail, he went to Friendship Haven three and a half years ago.

He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Herbert Ericson of Des Moines; two brothers, Alvin and Randall Karr of Ireton and several nieces and nephews.

Poster's note: According to page 421 of "Ireton, A Proud History, 1882-1982", Edward Karr was the son of Elmira (McLaughlin) and Alexander Scott Karr.