Winterset, Iowa
DEATH ON MONDAY TERMED SUICIDE
Body of Iver Schoenenberger Found Beside Car on By-Road
Iver Schoenenberger, a well known Madison county farmer for many years, died of a bullet wound in the head Monday afternoon. His body was found beside his automobile, which had been parked on a by-road at the northeast edge of Winterset. A heavy caliber rifle was by his side.
A coroner's investigation was held, with Justice D. M. Griswold acting in the absence of Coroner Paul Eggleston. Following the investigation, the authorities termed the death a suicide and said that no inquest would be necessary.
Mr. Schoenenberger left no note, but is known to have been in ill health recently. He retired from farming more than a year ago because of his health, and had returned recently from an extended stay in California. He was 58 years of age.
He is survived by his wife, of Winterset; and two sons, Charles of California and Robert of Texas.
Funeral services will be held this Thursday at 2:30 p.m. from Anderson's home for funerals, in charge of the Rev. G. L. Hufstader, pastor of the Winterset Methodist church. Burial will be made in the Winterset cemetery.
Winterset, Iowa
DEATH ON MONDAY TERMED SUICIDE
Body of Iver Schoenenberger Found Beside Car on By-Road
Iver Schoenenberger, a well known Madison county farmer for many years, died of a bullet wound in the head Monday afternoon. His body was found beside his automobile, which had been parked on a by-road at the northeast edge of Winterset. A heavy caliber rifle was by his side.
A coroner's investigation was held, with Justice D. M. Griswold acting in the absence of Coroner Paul Eggleston. Following the investigation, the authorities termed the death a suicide and said that no inquest would be necessary.
Mr. Schoenenberger left no note, but is known to have been in ill health recently. He retired from farming more than a year ago because of his health, and had returned recently from an extended stay in California. He was 58 years of age.
He is survived by his wife, of Winterset; and two sons, Charles of California and Robert of Texas.
Funeral services will be held this Thursday at 2:30 p.m. from Anderson's home for funerals, in charge of the Rev. G. L. Hufstader, pastor of the Winterset Methodist church. Burial will be made in the Winterset cemetery.
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