Hollenbeck, Harry Clay, 1891-1928

HOLLENBECK

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Date: 6/13/2021 at 20:33:32

From the Rock Valley Bee, February 24, 1928:

Harry Hollenbeck Passed Away

Harry Hollenbeck passed away at his home in Rock Valley Tuesday afternoon, following a lingering illness of several months. About two months ago he went to Sioux City and entered a hospital where an operation was performed in hopes his life might be saved. After remaining in the hospital a few weeks he was brought back home, where he continued to fail until the end came and relieved him of his suffering.

Harry was a young man who was very highly thought of by all who knew him. He was kind and generous, and had many friends who sincerely regret his untimely death.

Most of his life was spent in Rock Valley where he grew to manhood. He attended a school for veterinaries and completed the course with honor, and since then had practiced his profession in this vicinity. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the American Legion, and served as commander of the Legion one term in Rock Valley. He leaves his mother, with whom he made his home, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held Friday at one o’clock at the home and two o’clock at the Methodist Church.

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From the Alton Democrat, March 2, 1928, Rock Valley news:

Dr. Henry Clay Hollenbeck passed away at his home Tuesday, Feb. 21, 1928, after an illness of several months of cancer of the bladder. Deceased had undergone an operation for this trouble at the Methodist hospital in Sioux City several weeks ago and since that time has been confined to his home. He was born in Rock Valley and had reached the age of 35 years. He was a member of the American Legion, at one time being Post commander and also was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows and a member of the Modern Woodmen. He leaves to mourn his widowed mother, who has the heartfelt sympathy of the people of Rock Valley.

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From the Alton Democrat, March 2, 1928, additional Rock Valley news:

Military Funeral for Veteran

Dr. Henry Clay Hollenbeck passed away Tuesday afternoon, February 21, 1928, after an illness of two months. Mr. Hollenbeck underwent an operation for bladder trouble at the Methodist hospital in Sioux City in January 3rd, from which he never regained his strength.

Deceased was born July 15th, 1891 in Rock Valley and at the time of his death had attained the age of 36 years. He attended the public school in Rock Valley, from which he graduated in 1910 and also graduated from the Chicago Veterinary college. He followed the profession as veterinary in and around Rock Valley and had a large number of friends here, who are grieved by his untimely death. He was a member of the local Masonic lodge and also an ex Post Commander of the American Legion, Pfarrer-Fox Post of which he was still a member. He was also the president of the high school alumni. He leaves to mourn his passing, his mother, one half sister, Mrs. Ethel Mitchell, California, three half brothers, George Hollenbeck, Minneapolis, John Hollenbeck, Lincoln, Neb., and Guy Hollenbeck, Slayton, Minn.

Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Friday afternoon, under the auspices of the American Legion and Masonic lodge. Rev. L. F. Focht conducted the services using as his text verse 7 2nd chapter Thessalonians. A male quartet sang two beautiful songs. The casket was covered with the grand flag, Old Glory, which he willingly volunteered to follow in the year 1917. The many beautiful floral tributes showed the esteem in which he was held. Six members of the Masonic brotherhood bore him to his grave in Valleyview cemetery where they also conducted their burial services. The color bearer and guards and firing squad and bugler, along with several other buddies fired the final salute and paid their last tribute to their beloved buddy.

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The Card of Thanks that appears in the March 2 issue of the Bee is signed Mrs. Lynn Hollenbeck, Mr. Guy Hollenbeck, Esther M. Arne.

His death certificate adds his parents, Zeph Drewery Hollenbeck, born in Vermont, and Caroline [no surname], born in Burlington, Wisconsin