Ney, Peter John, 1905-1934

NEY, LEBRUN, KLEIN

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Date: 6/13/2021 at 20:33:36

From the Hawarden Independent, February 8, 1934:

Peter Ney, 28, farmer residing near Sheldon, took his own life Jan. 25th by hanging himself in the hay mow at his home. His body was found by his brother, Lawrence Ney of Granville. Mrs. Ney assisted her husband with the morning chores and thinking he had gone to Sheldon to attend a Farmers Co-Operative Association meeting she did not become alarmed until his brother Lawrence, who had attended the meeting in Sheldon, came and asked for him. No reason could be given by his family for the rash act of Mr. Ney aside from the fact that of late he had seemed rather nervous. He is survived by his wife and daughter, his parents and five sisters and five brothers.

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From the Alton Democrat, February 2, 1934:

PETER NEY FUNERAL HELD SATURDAY
Was 27 Years Old—Services At St. Joseph’s Granville

Peter Ney passed away on Thursday afternoon, Jan. 25, at his home 1 mile north of Sheldon. Peter Ney, the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Ney, was born July 4, 1905, at Granville. He was married three years and 11 months to Miss Marie Le Brun of Dell Rapids, S.D. Peter was born and raised in this community and received his education here, attending St. Jos. school. He had many friends and the entire community was grieved when it was learned that a life so full of promise had passed beyond.

He is survived by his wife; one daughter, Yvonne; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Ney; five brothers, Theodore, Laurence, Anthony, Joseph and John; five sisters, Emma, Mrs. Clarence Graff; Marle, Rosalia, Frances and Colleen; and a host of friends and other relatives.

Funeral services were held Saturday morning at 9:30 o’clock. Interment was made at St. Joseph’s cemetery, Rev. J. Gerlemann being in charge of the services. Pallbearers were Barney Koob, Joseph Schmitt[?], Dominic Penning, Clem Full, Raymond Ahlers and Mike Holles.

Out of town relatives and friends attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Louis Le Brun, sons Ernest and Edward, and daughters Hilda and Edna, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Le Brun, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Le Brun and son Louis and daughter Johanna, all of Dell Rapids, S.D.; Margaret Le Brun, Sioux Falls, S.D.; James Le Brun, Lismore, Minn.; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Klein and family, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Klein of Adrian, Minn.; Mrs. Albert Mauch and sons Alex and Norbert of Mooretown; Mr. and Mrs. Jake Klein and daughter Christina, Mr. and Mrs. Matt Klein, Alton; Mrs. Lester Franks, Remsen; Mike Ney of Pringhar.

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The Sioux County Cemetery Index has Ney, Peter J., born 4 Jul 1905, died 25 Jan 1934, St. Josephs Cemetery, Granville IA. FindaGrave.com includes a photo of his headstone and gives his parents, John Ney (1878-1969) and Mary Klein Ney (1884-1947), and five of his siblings.

His death certificate has Peter John Ney, wife Marie, and adds that he has worked 7 years as a farmer; his parents John Ney and Mary Klein were both born in Granville; died in Floyd Township, O’Brien County, where he had been a resident 1 year and 10 months, at about 3:30 p.m. January 25, 1934; cause, suicide by hanging; contributory cause, unsound mind.