Coon Rapids Enterprise Oct. 23, 1953
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The Coon Rapids community this week experienced a gunshot tragedy.
Larry Chase, 7-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Chase, was shot accidentally and killed instantly by a bullet from a 22-caliber rifle.
The accident occurred about 5:30 Monday afternoon at the Chase home on Highway 141 just east of the river bridge.
According to reports Mr. and Mrs. Chase, Larry, and his older brother, Ben Jr., a high school sophomore, were in the yard when they heard some ducks going over. Ben hurried into the house to get his rifle and as he came out it accidentally discharged, the bullet striking Larry in the side.
Dr. John Morrison of Carroll, Carroll county coroner, was called and as a verdict of accidental death was called no inquest was held.
Funeral services were held at the Coder-Anderson Funeral Home yesterday afternoon with the Rev. Ray Hays, pastor of the Free Methodist church, officiating.
Mrs. Jay Oderman and Mrs. Clarence Fick sang "Beyond the Sunset " and "The Old Rugged Cross." They were accompanied by Mrs. Russell Newcomm.
Casket bearers were Charles Remele, Jay Oderman, Ronald McGee, Dick Whitefield, Norman Arrowsmith and Scotty Robison.
Burial was in the Coon Rapids cemetery.
Larry Edward Chase was born at Coon Rapids November 15, 1945. He was in the third grade at school.
Besides his parents he is survived by nine brothers and sisters and six half-brothers and sisters. Two sisters died in infancy.
Surviving brothers and sisters are: Mrs. Richard (Mildred) Bancroft of Coon Rapids, Maxine of Des Moines, Ben, Gary, Gene, Sandra Kay, Rosalie, Charles and Mary Jane at home.
Half brothers and sisters are Mrs. Sadie Day, Portland, Oregon; John Chase, Mandan, ND.; Mrs. Robert (Adabelle) Carmen, Jefferson, Mrs. Keith (Susan) Ellis, Spirit Lake, Mrs. Betty Town, Spirit Lake, Mrs. Wayne (Clara) Davis, Lanesboro
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The Coon Rapids community this week experienced a gunshot tragedy.
Larry Chase, 7-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Chase, was shot accidentally and killed instantly by a bullet from a 22-caliber rifle.
The accident occurred about 5:30 Monday afternoon at the Chase home on Highway 141 just east of the river bridge.
According to reports Mr. and Mrs. Chase, Larry, and his older brother, Ben Jr., a high school sophomore, were in the yard when they heard some ducks going over. Ben hurried into the house to get his rifle and as he came out it accidentally discharged, the bullet striking Larry in the side.
Dr. John Morrison of Carroll, Carroll county coroner, was called and as a verdict of accidental death was called no inquest was held.
Funeral services were held at the Coder-Anderson Funeral Home yesterday afternoon with the Rev. Ray Hays, pastor of the Free Methodist church, officiating.
Mrs. Jay Oderman and Mrs. Clarence Fick sang "Beyond the Sunset " and "The Old Rugged Cross." They were accompanied by Mrs. Russell Newcomm.
Casket bearers were Charles Remele, Jay Oderman, Ronald McGee, Dick Whitefield, Norman Arrowsmith and Scotty Robison.
Burial was in the Coon Rapids cemetery.
Larry Edward Chase was born at Coon Rapids November 15, 1945. He was in the third grade at school.
Besides his parents he is survived by nine brothers and sisters and six half-brothers and sisters. Two sisters died in infancy.
Surviving brothers and sisters are: Mrs. Richard (Mildred) Bancroft of Coon Rapids, Maxine of Des Moines, Ben, Gary, Gene, Sandra Kay, Rosalie, Charles and Mary Jane at home.
Half brothers and sisters are Mrs. Sadie Day, Portland, Oregon; John Chase, Mandan, ND.; Mrs. Robert (Adabelle) Carmen, Jefferson, Mrs. Keith (Susan) Ellis, Spirit Lake, Mrs. Betty Town, Spirit Lake, Mrs. Wayne (Clara) Davis, Lanesboro
Coon Rapids Enterprise Oct. 23, 1953
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The Coon Rapids community this week experienced a gunshot tragedy.
Larry Chase, 7-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Chase, was shot accidentally and killed instantly by a bullet from a 22-caliber rifle.
The accident occurred about 5:30 Monday afternoon at the Chase home on Highway 141 just east of the river bridge.
According to reports Mr. and Mrs. Chase, Larry, and his older brother, Ben Jr., a high school sophomore, were in the yard when they heard some ducks going over. Ben hurried into the house to get his rifle and as he came out it accidentally discharged, the bullet striking Larry in the side.
Dr. John Morrison of Carroll, Carroll county coroner, was called and as a verdict of accidental death was called no inquest was held.
Funeral services were held at the Coder-Anderson Funeral Home yesterday afternoon with the Rev. Ray Hays, pastor of the Free Methodist church, officiating.
Mrs. Jay Oderman and Mrs. Clarence Fick sang "Beyond the Sunset " and "The Old Rugged Cross." They were accompanied by Mrs. Russell Newcomm.
Casket bearers were Charles Remele, Jay Oderman, Ronald McGee, Dick Whitefield, Norman Arrowsmith and Scotty Robison.
Burial was in the Coon Rapids cemetery.
Larry Edward Chase was born at Coon Rapids November 15, 1945. He was in the third grade at school.
Besides his parents he is survived by nine brothers and sisters and six half-brothers and sisters. Two sisters died in infancy.
Surviving brothers and sisters are: Mrs. Richard (Mildred) Bancroft of Coon Rapids, Maxine of Des Moines, Ben, Gary, Gene, Sandra Kay, Rosalie, Charles and Mary Jane at home.
Half brothers and sisters are Mrs. Sadie Day, Portland, Oregon; John Chase, Mandan, ND.; Mrs. Robert (Adabelle) Carmen, Jefferson, Mrs. Keith (Susan) Ellis, Spirit Lake, Mrs. Betty Town, Spirit Lake, Mrs. Wayne (Clara) Davis, Lanesboro
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The Coon Rapids community this week experienced a gunshot tragedy.
Larry Chase, 7-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Chase, was shot accidentally and killed instantly by a bullet from a 22-caliber rifle.
The accident occurred about 5:30 Monday afternoon at the Chase home on Highway 141 just east of the river bridge.
According to reports Mr. and Mrs. Chase, Larry, and his older brother, Ben Jr., a high school sophomore, were in the yard when they heard some ducks going over. Ben hurried into the house to get his rifle and as he came out it accidentally discharged, the bullet striking Larry in the side.
Dr. John Morrison of Carroll, Carroll county coroner, was called and as a verdict of accidental death was called no inquest was held.
Funeral services were held at the Coder-Anderson Funeral Home yesterday afternoon with the Rev. Ray Hays, pastor of the Free Methodist church, officiating.
Mrs. Jay Oderman and Mrs. Clarence Fick sang "Beyond the Sunset " and "The Old Rugged Cross." They were accompanied by Mrs. Russell Newcomm.
Casket bearers were Charles Remele, Jay Oderman, Ronald McGee, Dick Whitefield, Norman Arrowsmith and Scotty Robison.
Burial was in the Coon Rapids cemetery.
Larry Edward Chase was born at Coon Rapids November 15, 1945. He was in the third grade at school.
Besides his parents he is survived by nine brothers and sisters and six half-brothers and sisters. Two sisters died in infancy.
Surviving brothers and sisters are: Mrs. Richard (Mildred) Bancroft of Coon Rapids, Maxine of Des Moines, Ben, Gary, Gene, Sandra Kay, Rosalie, Charles and Mary Jane at home.
Half brothers and sisters are Mrs. Sadie Day, Portland, Oregon; John Chase, Mandan, ND.; Mrs. Robert (Adabelle) Carmen, Jefferson, Mrs. Keith (Susan) Ellis, Spirit Lake, Mrs. Betty Town, Spirit Lake, Mrs. Wayne (Clara) Davis, Lanesboro
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