OBITUARY
THE CHARITON DEMOCRAT
Chariton, Iowa
Thursday, December 19, 1901
DIED - Craig Gookin, near Hemingsford, Dec. 7, 1901.
Mr. Gookin was born near Chariton, Lucas county, Iowa, in 1865. He was the second oldest of a family of ten children, nine of whom are yet living. His mother preceded him to the other world two years ago. The deceased was a son of Samuel and Lida Ann Russell Gookin.
The subject of this notice was married to Miss Alia J. Hobson, of Chariton, Iowa, Feb. 28, 1892. He leaves a devoted wife and three small children, Raymond E., Ethel M. and Murrell E., to mourn the loss of a kind husband and affectionate father.
For a number of years Mr. Gookin has led a faithful christian life. After coming to this country in February, 1901, he and his brought their church letters to the Congregation church of Hemingford. The deceased leaves many warm friends, won by his kind and genial disposition.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Connell. The remains, accompanied by the family, left December 10, for their old home in Iowa.
OBITUARY
THE CHARITON DEMOCRAT
Chariton, Iowa
Thursday, December 19, 1901
DIED - Craig Gookin, near Hemingsford, Dec. 7, 1901.
Mr. Gookin was born near Chariton, Lucas county, Iowa, in 1865. He was the second oldest of a family of ten children, nine of whom are yet living. His mother preceded him to the other world two years ago. The deceased was a son of Samuel and Lida Ann Russell Gookin.
The subject of this notice was married to Miss Alia J. Hobson, of Chariton, Iowa, Feb. 28, 1892. He leaves a devoted wife and three small children, Raymond E., Ethel M. and Murrell E., to mourn the loss of a kind husband and affectionate father.
For a number of years Mr. Gookin has led a faithful christian life. After coming to this country in February, 1901, he and his brought their church letters to the Congregation church of Hemingford. The deceased leaves many warm friends, won by his kind and genial disposition.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Connell. The remains, accompanied by the family, left December 10, for their old home in Iowa.
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