Magness, Gertrude (Mrs. Ben) abt 1882-1961

MAGNESS

Posted By: Janet Brown - volunteer (email)
Date: 8/7/2013 at 10:45:50

From the Thursday, September 28, 1961 Hawarden Independent:

Mrs. Ben Magness Dies at Miller

Mrs. Ben Magness, formerly of Hawarden and McNally, died Tuesday of last week at Miller, S.D.

Survivors include the widower; two daughters, Miss Ruth Magness and Mrs. Avis Willet, and one grandson, Dr. Leighton Linn of Bridgewater, S.D.

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bartlett of Ireton were among those to attend funeral services Friday.

Poster's note: According to census information and newspaper accounts, Mrs. Magness' first name was Gertrude. More information on Mr. and Mrs. Magness' business interests in McNally may be found in "Ireton, A Proud Heritage, 1882-1982." The Ireton Area Historical Society also has a photo of Mr. and Mrs. Magness.