Iowa Old Press

Dryersville Commercial, July 12, 1926

LAVERNE BOFFELI RETURNING HOME ON HORSE BACK, BRUNSVILLE, IA., HIT BY AUTOMOBILE 

DIED FROM INJURIES WHILE BEING RUSHED TO HOSPITAL AT LEMARS--REMAINS BROUGHT TO FARLEY FOR BURIAL

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Boffeli, residing three miles south of here received word of the death of their son, Laverne was returning home on horseback, when an automobile hit him and he was so badly injured that he passed away shortly afterwards.  He was working for John Theisen, who moved from here to LeMars the first of March, and with whom he had gone out there.  Mr. Boffeli left on the first train Sunday morning and returned with the body Monday afternoon.

Laverne was born at Bankston, Jan. 26, 1909.  He attended St. Joseph's parochial school here and was thought much of by pupil and teachers alike.  He had always lived here until he accompanied Mr. Theisen to LeMars.

He is survived by his parents, five brothers Merlin, Wilmer, Allen, Carl and Eldon, four sisters, Cecilia, Mathilda, Delia and Katherine and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Arlen.

The sudden death of Laverne comes as a shock to his parents and sisters and brothers, and to his many friends.  He was a companionable young fellow, popular among his many friends and his untimely death is greatly regretted.  Sympathy is extended the bereaved family.

FUNERAL AT FARLEY

Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic church, Rev. P J. Coffey sang requiem mass and officiated at the graveside.  The casket bearers were six school mates of the deceased and are as follows; James O'Meara, Raymond Kelchen, Marion Jarding, Hugh Greenwood, John O'Meara and J. T, McKeever.  Interment was made in St. Joseph's cemetery.

Relatives and friends from away who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gansen, Mr. and Mrs. Nic Gansen, Mrs. Frances Gansen, of Elma, Nic Ruden of Remsen, Iowa and Mr. and Mrs. John Theisen of LeMars, Iowa. 

[Submitted by LZ, Apr 2020]