The Emmetsburg Reporter
Tuesday, November 1, 1994
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OBITUARIES
Funeral Services For Donald L. Stokes
Mallard - Donald L. Stokes of Curlew died Thursday, Oct. 27, 1994, at Palo Alto County Hospital, Emmetsburg. He was 62.
Funeral services for Mr. Stokes were held Monday, Oct. 31, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mallard. The Rev. Peter Fransco officiated.
Burial was in Rush Lake Cemetery, Mallard. Military rites were conducted at the grave site by members of the Mallard American Legion Post.
Casket bearers were Mark Schuller, Harlan Sonksen, Arnold Sonksen, Delwin Rettenmaier, Donald Mankle, William Pauk, Marshall Compson and Joseph Hood.
Rosary services and vigil services were held Sunday, Oct. 30, at the Schellhammer-Harris Funeral Home in Mallard.
Donald L. Stokes was born Oct. 19, 1932, the son of Roy and Charlotte (Nuss) Stokes. He attended school in Mallard and graduated from Mallard High School in 1950.
On Feb. 14, 1953, Annette Conway and Donald Stokes were married in Mallard. The couple made their home in Emmetsburg before Mr. Stokes entered the U.S. Army in May, 1953. In August, 1954, he was given a medical discharge from the military and returned to Palo Alto County to resume farming.
The Stokes lived in Curlew all of their married lives. In addition to farming, Mr. Stokes worked as a hail adjustor. Mr. Stokes was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mallard. He formerly served as a member of the Northwest Iowa Telephone Board and he belonged to the Mallard American Legion Post and had served as commander. He was a 4-H leader and a great sports fan, enjoying watching his children and grandchildren play.
Survivors include his wife, Annette, of Curlew; a daughter, Chris Trushceff of Watertown, Minn.; four sons, Dan of Mallard, Ed of Gilbert, Ariz., Mark of Sioux City and Kirk of Glendale, Ariz.; and 12 grandchildren.
Also surviving are four sisters, Margaret Weller of Mallard, Dorothy Johnson of Havelock, Veta Conway of Caledonia, Minn., and Beverly Williams of Webster City.
Mr. Stokes was preceded in death by his parents; a brother; and twin grandsons.
Tuesday, November 1, 1994
page 3
OBITUARIES
Funeral Services For Donald L. Stokes
Mallard - Donald L. Stokes of Curlew died Thursday, Oct. 27, 1994, at Palo Alto County Hospital, Emmetsburg. He was 62.
Funeral services for Mr. Stokes were held Monday, Oct. 31, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mallard. The Rev. Peter Fransco officiated.
Burial was in Rush Lake Cemetery, Mallard. Military rites were conducted at the grave site by members of the Mallard American Legion Post.
Casket bearers were Mark Schuller, Harlan Sonksen, Arnold Sonksen, Delwin Rettenmaier, Donald Mankle, William Pauk, Marshall Compson and Joseph Hood.
Rosary services and vigil services were held Sunday, Oct. 30, at the Schellhammer-Harris Funeral Home in Mallard.
Donald L. Stokes was born Oct. 19, 1932, the son of Roy and Charlotte (Nuss) Stokes. He attended school in Mallard and graduated from Mallard High School in 1950.
On Feb. 14, 1953, Annette Conway and Donald Stokes were married in Mallard. The couple made their home in Emmetsburg before Mr. Stokes entered the U.S. Army in May, 1953. In August, 1954, he was given a medical discharge from the military and returned to Palo Alto County to resume farming.
The Stokes lived in Curlew all of their married lives. In addition to farming, Mr. Stokes worked as a hail adjustor. Mr. Stokes was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mallard. He formerly served as a member of the Northwest Iowa Telephone Board and he belonged to the Mallard American Legion Post and had served as commander. He was a 4-H leader and a great sports fan, enjoying watching his children and grandchildren play.
Survivors include his wife, Annette, of Curlew; a daughter, Chris Trushceff of Watertown, Minn.; four sons, Dan of Mallard, Ed of Gilbert, Ariz., Mark of Sioux City and Kirk of Glendale, Ariz.; and 12 grandchildren.
Also surviving are four sisters, Margaret Weller of Mallard, Dorothy Johnson of Havelock, Veta Conway of Caledonia, Minn., and Beverly Williams of Webster City.
Mr. Stokes was preceded in death by his parents; a brother; and twin grandsons.
The Emmetsburg Reporter
Tuesday, November 1, 1994
page 3
OBITUARIES
Funeral Services For Donald L. Stokes
Mallard - Donald L. Stokes of Curlew died Thursday, Oct. 27, 1994, at Palo Alto County Hospital, Emmetsburg. He was 62.
Funeral services for Mr. Stokes were held Monday, Oct. 31, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mallard. The Rev. Peter Fransco officiated.
Burial was in Rush Lake Cemetery, Mallard. Military rites were conducted at the grave site by members of the Mallard American Legion Post.
Casket bearers were Mark Schuller, Harlan Sonksen, Arnold Sonksen, Delwin Rettenmaier, Donald Mankle, William Pauk, Marshall Compson and Joseph Hood.
Rosary services and vigil services were held Sunday, Oct. 30, at the Schellhammer-Harris Funeral Home in Mallard.
Donald L. Stokes was born Oct. 19, 1932, the son of Roy and Charlotte (Nuss) Stokes. He attended school in Mallard and graduated from Mallard High School in 1950.
On Feb. 14, 1953, Annette Conway and Donald Stokes were married in Mallard. The couple made their home in Emmetsburg before Mr. Stokes entered the U.S. Army in May, 1953. In August, 1954, he was given a medical discharge from the military and returned to Palo Alto County to resume farming.
The Stokes lived in Curlew all of their married lives. In addition to farming, Mr. Stokes worked as a hail adjustor. Mr. Stokes was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mallard. He formerly served as a member of the Northwest Iowa Telephone Board and he belonged to the Mallard American Legion Post and had served as commander. He was a 4-H leader and a great sports fan, enjoying watching his children and grandchildren play.
Survivors include his wife, Annette, of Curlew; a daughter, Chris Trushceff of Watertown, Minn.; four sons, Dan of Mallard, Ed of Gilbert, Ariz., Mark of Sioux City and Kirk of Glendale, Ariz.; and 12 grandchildren.
Also surviving are four sisters, Margaret Weller of Mallard, Dorothy Johnson of Havelock, Veta Conway of Caledonia, Minn., and Beverly Williams of Webster City.
Mr. Stokes was preceded in death by his parents; a brother; and twin grandsons.
Tuesday, November 1, 1994
page 3
OBITUARIES
Funeral Services For Donald L. Stokes
Mallard - Donald L. Stokes of Curlew died Thursday, Oct. 27, 1994, at Palo Alto County Hospital, Emmetsburg. He was 62.
Funeral services for Mr. Stokes were held Monday, Oct. 31, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mallard. The Rev. Peter Fransco officiated.
Burial was in Rush Lake Cemetery, Mallard. Military rites were conducted at the grave site by members of the Mallard American Legion Post.
Casket bearers were Mark Schuller, Harlan Sonksen, Arnold Sonksen, Delwin Rettenmaier, Donald Mankle, William Pauk, Marshall Compson and Joseph Hood.
Rosary services and vigil services were held Sunday, Oct. 30, at the Schellhammer-Harris Funeral Home in Mallard.
Donald L. Stokes was born Oct. 19, 1932, the son of Roy and Charlotte (Nuss) Stokes. He attended school in Mallard and graduated from Mallard High School in 1950.
On Feb. 14, 1953, Annette Conway and Donald Stokes were married in Mallard. The couple made their home in Emmetsburg before Mr. Stokes entered the U.S. Army in May, 1953. In August, 1954, he was given a medical discharge from the military and returned to Palo Alto County to resume farming.
The Stokes lived in Curlew all of their married lives. In addition to farming, Mr. Stokes worked as a hail adjustor. Mr. Stokes was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mallard. He formerly served as a member of the Northwest Iowa Telephone Board and he belonged to the Mallard American Legion Post and had served as commander. He was a 4-H leader and a great sports fan, enjoying watching his children and grandchildren play.
Survivors include his wife, Annette, of Curlew; a daughter, Chris Trushceff of Watertown, Minn.; four sons, Dan of Mallard, Ed of Gilbert, Ariz., Mark of Sioux City and Kirk of Glendale, Ariz.; and 12 grandchildren.
Also surviving are four sisters, Margaret Weller of Mallard, Dorothy Johnson of Havelock, Veta Conway of Caledonia, Minn., and Beverly Williams of Webster City.
Mr. Stokes was preceded in death by his parents; a brother; and twin grandsons.
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