William Henry SEDORE, 1890-1929

SEDORE, JOHNS, MURRY, HETZ, MCGARY, BOGARTUS

Posted By: Volunteer-Betty Hootman
Date: 7/29/2012 at 20:44:01

OBITUARY

William Henry Sedore, son of Jacob and Rachel Sedore, was born Sept. 15, 1890, on a farm east of Ottumwa, and died Nov. 14, 1929, being 39 years, 1 month and 29 days.

He lived there until twelve years of age, when he moved with his parents to a farm near Lebanon where they lived for a short time when they moved to a farm near Milton where he spent the greater part of his life.

He leaves to mourn his loss his aged mother, two brothers, Aaron and Harvey Sedore, both of Milton; Mrs. Lulu Johns of Ottumwa and Mrs. Lora Murry of Milton; half brother, John Sedore of Ottumwa, 3 half sisters, Mrs. Eva Hetz of Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Frances McGary of Carthage, Mo.; Mrs. Melvina Bogartus of Madison, Wis.; besides many nephews and nieces who dearly loved their uncle Will. His father, one brother and five sisters having gone on to await his coming to the home above.

In September, 1917, he answered the call of his country for men for service. He belonged to Company F, 313 Engineers.

He united with the Christian church at Cantril under the pastorate of Rev. Paul E. Wright. He lived an upright life, was a kind and accommodating neighbor, and will be greatly missed by his many friends.

Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Scrapbook A, pages 446, Keosauqua Public Library; Keosauqua, IA