Clarence SUNTKEN

SUNTKEN, JENKINS, JOHNSTON

Posted By: Edgar Jenkins (email)
Date: 9/16/2006 at 21:06:14

CLARENCE SUNTKEN DIES AT 35 YEARS

Death came suddenly to Clarence Suntken, 35, shortly before noon Monday from a heart attack while he was alone at his home. He had been downtown earlier in the morning but had gone home when he began to feel ill. He had been suffering from a serious heart ailment for the past nine months and had had a bad heart attack in September. Hie health had made it impossible for him to follow his trade as a mechanic since last fall. He died on April 25, 1955. Funeral services are to be held Thursday afternoon, April 28, 1955, at 2:00 PM at the Congregational Church, with Rev.William Schorman officiating. Fulton Funeral Home is in charge. Burial will be in the Alexander cemetery. Born Feb. 4, 1920, at Alexander, Clarence was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Enno Suntken, both of whom survive him. He was married on Feb. 16, 1946, to Leona Jenkins. Besides his wife, survivors include two brothers, Marvin of Belmond, and Donald, still living at home; and one sister, Mrs. Ellen Johnston, of Sheffield.

Belmond Independent. April 28, 1955