WARNER, Sam: Died 1939

WARNER, TRACHSEL, HILLES

Posted By: Volunteer: Sherri
Date: 11/22/2013 at 05:58:57

Sam Warner Found Dead

Body of Cantril Man Found in Neighbor's Yard; Leaves Niece and Nephew.
**Handwritten: 1939

Sam Warner of Cantril was found dead in the yard of Mrs. Almeda Robertson, a neighbor, about 8 o'clock Wednesday morning. It is thought he had been dead since about midnight.

Mr. Warner, who was 82 years old, was fully dressed except that his shoes were missing. Investigators believe he had become ill and was seeking help when he died.

He is survived by a niece, Mrs. Charles Trachsel of Iowa City, and a nephew, Warner Hilles, of Kirksville, Mo.

Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book C, Page 344, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA