MANNING, Bates M.: Died 1963

MANNING, MILLER, LANDIS, FRIEDMEYER, MORGAN

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Date: 6/11/2016 at 08:26:49

BATES M. MANNING

Bates M. Manning, 74, of Keosauqua died unexpectedly Friday, Oct. 4, early afternoon, while setting in a chair in front of the Hotel which was built by his grandfather.

A retired insurance man and magazine salesman, Mr. Manning had lived in Keosauqua most of his life, spending a few years at Kirksville, Mo.

The only child of Albert and Maude Miller Manning, he was born in Keosauqua on March 3, 1889. He was married in 1913 to Madge Landis of Keosauqua, who preceded him in death in 1956.

Mr. Manning was a member of the Masons in Keosauqua, including Blue Lodge No. 10, Moore Chapter 23 and El Chanan Commandery.

Survivors include one son, John A. Manning of Keosauqua; two daughters, Mrs. George Friedmeyer of Ankeny and Mrs. Paul Morgan of Ames and 10 grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Oct. 6 at the Keosauqua Congregational church with the Rev. Richard M. Carpenter, pastor officiating. Burial was in Purdom cemetery.

**Handwritten: 1963

Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book G, Page 11, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA