Peak, John D.

PEAK, TOLAND

Posted By: Lorelei Rusco (email)
Date: 1/17/2012 at 13:46:11

Peak, John D. -
John D. Peak was born in Mahaska county, Iowa, May 31, 1869, and died Oct. 20, 1937, at the age of 68 years, 4 months and 20 days.

In 1870 he moved with his parents, Mordica and Margaret Peak, to Adams county, Iowa, since which time he has resided continuously either in Adams or Union county until his death.

In 1915 he united with the Christian church in Kent. On May 29, 1894, he was married to Josephine Toland, daughter of Stephen and Elizabeth Toland, pioneers of this community. To them were born 4 children, one son Lee, of Kent, and two daughters, Bessie Noerrlinger of Shannon City, and Darlene Joneson, of Creston. There are also four grandchildren, Lucile and Wanda Peak and Robert Allen and Phillis Joneson. Also two brothers, Ben of Kent and Will of Pocatella, Ida., and two sisters, Eva Petrie of Arispe and Luella Blosser of Cromwell, while two brothers and three sister preceded him in death.

More than a year ago his health began to fail him and for the past few months he has been confined to his room much of the time, a severe yet patient sufferer.

John Peak spent practically his entire life in this community, where he has gathered around him a numberless group of true and warm friends. Honesty and integrity were traits of his character that formed a part of his very being. He chose to see some good with all he come in daily contact. A good citizen, a splendid neighbor, a kind husband, John Peak has gone to his reward.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock at the Methodist in Kent in charge of the Rev. E. F. Hagee of Lenox.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 28, 1937