William Marks, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Marks, was born in Mecklenbourg, Germany, near Hamburg April 7, 1845, and died at his home in Murray, Iowa, on Monday evening February 23, 1920, aged 74 years, 10 months and 16 days.

He came to this country in 1871 and remained for a few months, returning to his native land where he remained until 1873, when he came to America to make his home and to become a citizen. He settled in Murray in 1874 and on August 22, of that year he was married to Miss Mary Schaff. To this union four children were born, one of them, Mrs. Freda Wooden, of Red Oak, Iowa, survives him. His companion passed away in 1881.
He was again united in marriage to Miss Minnie Zolle, January 14, 1884. To this union were born nine children, all of whom with their mother, survive him, as follows: Mrs. Mary Cummings, of Monmouth, Ill' Mrs. Lena Saddoris, of Murray, Iowa; Mrs. Emma Saddoris, of Osceola, Ia.' Mrs. Alice Moore, of Los Angeles, Calif.' Mrs. Minnie Venable, of Omaha, Nebr.' And the following sons: Carl, of Osceola' Harry, of Marion, Iowa; Frank of Chicago and George, of Murray, all of whom are present except Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Venable. He also leaves one brother, Rudolph Marks of Lusk, Wyo., and fourteen grandchildren, besides a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his loss.
He was confirmed in the Lutheran Faith when a child and never saw fit to change his Church relations.
His health began to fail about two years ago yet he continued to attend to his duties in his place of business until the 24th of January' he came home on that evening exhausted was not able to return to his store from that time and failed steadily until the end came. He was devoted to his home and family, was a kind neighbor, honest in business, loved and trusted by all who knew him.
The funeral services were held in the home of the family, at 2 o'clock conducted by the pastor of the M.E. Church, Rev. C.W. Proctor and the body rests in the Murray cemetery.

Another Pioneer is at Rest
Wm. Marks, for Forty Years a Shoe Dealer in Murray, Passes Away at His Home Monday Evening – In Failing Health Many Months.

Another break in the ranks of Murray business men has been caused by death, William Marks, a pioneer citizen and for forty years a shoe dealer in our city, having passed away at his home Monday evening at the age of 74 years, 10 months and 16 days, his demise following many months of failing health.
Born in Germany in the year 1845, he grew to manhood in his native country and in 1867 made a visit to America, returning home for a few years but returning to the United States in 1871, and since remained an honorable citizen of his adopted country. In 1877 he located in Murray and in 1881 entered the shoe business which he conducted until a few weeks ago when the encroachment of declining years and illness forced him from his daily customs and required complete rest at home.
As the days passed, it could be seen, however, that our old friend was losing in the battle for life, as his condition continued to become more critical until the end which came at 9:30 o'clock Monday evening.
The deceased lived an honorable life throughout the many years here and we doubt if anyone will speak but respectfully of his memory. It will indeed seem out of place to not meet "Billy" from day to day coming and going to his place of business as we have been so accustomed to see these many years.
Funeral services will be held from the late home this afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. C.W. Proctor, pastor of the Murray M.E. church.
The obituary will be published in these columns next week.