Dr. D. N. Stutsman

STUTSMAN, LEWIS

Posted By: Jean Wenke, volunteer
Date: 2/20/2009 at 19:11:26

The death of Dr. D. N. Stutsman has been expected for some time, yet it was a shock. Genuine sorrow and regret was manifested by all in this vicinity when they learned of his demise which occurred at his home in this city last Sunday, (27 Jul 1890) of consumption, in his 52nd year, after an illness of ten months.

Dr. Stutsman was born in Morgan Co., Ind., Feb. 12, 1839. He came to Lee Co., in 1843, to Chariton Co., Mo., in 1864, to Bentonsport in 1864 where he engaged in the drug business and while there commenced his life study of medicine. In 1865 he was appointed commissary steward in the 60th U.S. Colored regiment, discharged in November of the same year. After this he attended a course of lectures at the College of Physicians at Keokuk, graduating in the spring of 1867 with high honors, after which he started his practice in Bonaparte, his home since then, and Bonaparte people can tell of many sufferings he has relieved, being one of the ablest physicians in this section of Iowa. He married Miss Emma Lewis, July 3, 1873, to whom two daughters were born. His wife and one daughter, Xantippe are left to mourn the loss of a noble husband and father.

The two brothers of the deceased Dr. and Judge Stutsman of Burlington and sister were present at the funeral which was conducted at the home Tuesday at 3 P.M. By Rev. Poole of Bentonsport. Dr. Stutsman enjoyed the confidence, respect and love of the entire community and was an honored member of the Masonic order in the degree of Knights Templar. Large delegations from Farmington, Keosauqua and Bentonsport attended the funeral and with the home members, laid their brother to rest with due honor and ceremony. Among the Sir Knights from a distance that were noticed in the procession were, Messrs. Walker, Wilkenson, Sloan, Brown, Miller, and Johnson of Keosauqua; Messrs. Grubb, Goodin, Turton, Carroll, Neff, Burg, and Beeson from Farmington; Those of the Blue Lodge of Farmington were, Messrs. Carr, Therme, Cooley, Leech, Farris, French, Scott, Spurrier, Lapsley, Townsend, Hassler and Miller.

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