William Jordan Strickling 1858-1927

STRICKLING, BRADY, OVERMAN, STEWART, REAM, JOHNSON

Posted By: Karen DaPra (email)
Date: 4/8/2003 at 02:17:32

WILLIAM J. STRICKLING

William Jordan Strickling, son of Henry and Sarah Ann Strickling, was born at Winchester, Van Buren county, Iowa, May 15, 1858; and departed this life at the Burlington hospital Friday, Jan. 14, 1927, at the age of 68 years, 7 months and 29 days.

He was united in marriage with Laura Brady April 11, 1880, at Independent, Van Buren county, Iowa, and to them were born two sons, Harlie A. of Oneida, Ill., and Dr. Frank E. of Decatur, Ill. His wife preceded him in death in May 1925.

Mr. Strickling is survived by his sons and their wives; two sisters, Mrs. J. M. Overman of Keosauqua, Mrs. Lena Stewart of St. Louis, Mo., a half sister, Mrs. June Ream of Spokane, Wash.

There have been four deaths in this family in less than three years: J. C. Strickling, a brother; Mrs. Beatrice Johnson, a sister; Mrs. Mary Strickling, step mother; and Mrs. W. J. Strickling, wife of the deceased.

Mr. Strickling was a member of Keosauqua Lodge No. 10, A. F. & A. M., and Eastern Star, Blackmar Chapter at Burlington.

He lived in Keosauqua the greater part of his life, having moved to Keokuk, Iowa, some twenty years ago for the purpose of educating his sons in the Keokuk Medical College and School of Pharmacy. After their graduation he and his wife moved to Burlington where they have since lived.

Mr. Strickling suffered a stroke of paralysis ten years ago from which he never fully recovered and on Jan. 4, 1927, another stroke proved fatal.

A short funeral service was conducted from the J. M. Overman residence Monday morning, Jan. 17, at eleven o'clock, by Rev. M. D. Cox of the Methodist church, and members of the Masonic order. Mrs. Price sang "Crossing the Bar," accompanied by Mrs. Dr. Craig. Interment was made in Purdom cemetery.

(Photocopy of this obit found on page 199 of Obit Book "A" of the Van Buren County Genealogical Society's collection at the Keosauqua Public Library in Jan 2001. Name of newspaper and date of obituary not given.)

Please contact me if you have more information on the Strickling and related families.

[Originally posted 24 March 2001 - I still need info @ Apr 2003]