Storts, Leander 1833-1886

STORTS, JOHNSON

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke-volunteer
Date: 6/13/2021 at 20:33:35

Source: Sioux County Herald (10-21-1886)

Born: April 21, 1833
Died: October 21, 1886

Mr. Leander Storts was born in 1883, in Washington County, Ohio, where he always resided until he moved to Calliope --16 years ago. He remained here a short time when he took a homestead two miles northwest of here in Dakota. He remained on his farm for several years, but the continued raids of the grasshoppers and other bad luck compelled him to dispose of it and he returned to Calliope.

He was a man of good disposition and had a warm heart for any one in trouble. These traits made him many friends everywhere.

The funeral services were conducted by Reverend Gilkerson, and it was one of the largest funeral processions ever had in Calliope followed the remains to the cemetery.

Mr. Storts left a loving wife, Sarah (Johnson) Storts and a large family of children to mourn his death. A large circle of friends truly sympathize with the bereaved ones in their hour of trial and sorrow.