Dallas County News
Adel, Dallas Co. Iowa
April 9, 1924
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Sylvester A. Van Cleave, son of T.T. and Martha Fisher Van Cleave was born in Webster County Iowa June 29, 1858. He died at his home in Adel, April 1, 1924, aged 65 years, 9 months, and 2 days. In 1888 he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Hougham. To this union was born one child, Donald H. On July 2, 1893, the wife died and in 1896 he married Margaret Walker. This good wife and son with two brothers A.C. and A.W. still survive him. He was always interested in what was best for the town and county, was active in the sons of Veterans and ever a faithful citizen. Funeral services were held Thursday at the Christian Church, Adel, and were conducted by Rev. C.N. Bigelow. Burial was made in Panther Creek Cemetery.