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John R. Brockert

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John R. Brockert

Birth
Death
8 Jun 1902 (aged 22)
Lucas County, Iowa, USA
Burial
Russell, Lucas County, Iowa, USA Add to Map
Plot
Section 1 N-S Row 12 Grave 20
Memorial ID
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Son of G. E. and S. E. Brockert

OBITUARY

THE CHARITON DEMOCRAT
Chariton, Iowa
Thursday, June 12, 1902

DEATH BY DROWNING

John Brockert, a young man 22 years of age, who resided near the New York bridge, was drowned in the Chariton river last Sunday afternoon.

In company with his brother he had gone in swimming and was seized with cramps. His brother attempted to save him but his efforts were futile. The body was not recovered until late in the evening and was then removed to the home of M. V. Adams.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, after which the remains were interred in the Russell cemetery.

Son of G. E. and S. E. Brockert

OBITUARY

THE CHARITON DEMOCRAT
Chariton, Iowa
Thursday, June 12, 1902

DEATH BY DROWNING

John Brockert, a young man 22 years of age, who resided near the New York bridge, was drowned in the Chariton river last Sunday afternoon.

In company with his brother he had gone in swimming and was seized with cramps. His brother attempted to save him but his efforts were futile. The body was not recovered until late in the evening and was then removed to the home of M. V. Adams.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, after which the remains were interred in the Russell cemetery.



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  • Created by: Skip
  • Added: Jun 21, 2009
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38616551/john_r-brockert: accessed ), memorial page for John R. Brockert (4 Sep 1879–8 Jun 1902), Find a Grave Memorial ID 38616551, citing Russell Cemetery, Russell, Lucas County, Iowa, USA; Maintained by Skip (contributor 46976613).