HISSEM, Arthur W.: 1866-1936

HISSEM, BOEKHOFF, CRISWELL, HANEY

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Date: 7/10/2014 at 10:14:12

**Handwritten: KEO REP 9 July 1936

Arthur W. Hissem

Arthur W. Hissem, son of Abner and Caroline Hissem was born in Van Buren County, Iowa, January 24, 1866 and passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Gladys Boekhoff south of Selma Wednesday, June 17, aged 70 years, 4 months and 24 days.

He married Jessie Criswell in 1887 who died a short time later. April 8, 1891 he was united in marriage with Tillie Elizabeth Haney. They were the parents of two children, Leo W., who now resides in Milton, and Gladys Boekhoff of Selma.

In the year 1891 he moved to Davis County where he lived until 1914 when he returned to Van Buren County, living at Leando.

He is survived by his son, Leo W. and daughter, Gladys; five grandchildren and numerous other relatives.

Funeral services were held at the M.E. church in Troy Friday afternoon in charge of the Rev. Charles Fix of Pulaski. Interment was in the Troy cemetery.

Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book D, Page 35, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA