Abbott, Matilda (Klonus) 1870-1939

ABBOTT, KLONUS

Posted By: S. Ferrall - IAGenWeb volunteer
Date: 2/21/2014 at 02:03:33

Lamont, Ia. - Mrs. Matilda Abbott, 68, wife of W.A. Abbott, custodian of Devils Backbone Park, died at an Osceola hospital Friday night as the result of injuries received in an automobile accident Dec. 23. Funeral services will be held from St. Mary's Church at 10 o'clock Monday morning, Rev. George Weihl officiating.

The deceased was born in Richland Township Aug. 7, 1870, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Klonus and was united in marriage to W.A. Abbott, Jan. 15, 1894. Besides her husband she is survived by two sons, Welcome of Kansas City, Mo., and Donald of Sioux City. Burial will be at Manchester.

~Dubuque Telegraph-Herald, Sunday, Jan. 8, 1939