HORNBAKER, Orlando W.: 1875-1916

HORNBAKER

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Orlando W. Hornbaker

Orlando W. Hornbaker, second son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Hornbaker, was born July 10, 1875, near Bonaparte at which place he grew to manhood. He then decided to go to some other locality, first to St. Louis, Oklahoma and points in the west. Two years later he returned home, but not satisfied with Iowa he returned to the west, settling in Belgrade, Montana, which place was his home until his demise, which occurred July 17, 1916.

During his last illness his father was at his bedside for a period of nine weeks. Although his suffering was almost unbearable, he was always patient Olie, as he was better known, was always jovial and cheerful, with a kind word for all. His friends were numbered by his acquaintances. Old and young knew him by his cheerful disposition.

He leaves to mourn his death his father, two brothers, Marion F. and Clarence H., a niece, two nephews and a host of relatives and friends. The body was brought back to the county of his birth and funeral services were held at the parental home near Bonaparte, Iowa, July 21, 1916, conducted by Rev. P.H. Hawk, pastor of the Farmington M.E. church. Burial was in the Thompson cemetery.

Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book C, Page 101, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA