Leona A. (Franklin) McGrath (1905-1973)

FRANKLIN, MCGRATH, AMBROSE, RODABAUGH

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 5/23/2014 at 16:41:16

From Ames Daily Tribune Monday, February 5, 1973

Mrs. McGrath, Nevada, died

Mrs. Leona McGrath, 67, Nevada, died Saturday at her home, after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage.

Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday from the United Methodist Church, Nevada, with the Rev. Marvin Hulse officiating. Burial will be in the Nevada Cemetery.

Mrs. McGrath was born March 2, 1905, in Union County to parents Mr. and Mrs. John Franklin. She married Everett McGrath, July 10, 1925, in Phillips, S. Dak. and they came to Nevada approximately 20 years ago.

Survivors include her husband, Everett, a daughter, Phyllis Ambrose, Nevada; a brother, Orville Franklin, Arispe; a sister, Mrs. Lola Rodabaugh, Des Moines and two grandchildren.

Friends may call at Ryan Funeral Home, Nevada, until noon Tuesday.