------------------
Fairfield Daily Ledger
Saturday June 13, 1942
Pg. 1 Col. 2
MRS. OTTO SMITH TAKEN IN DEATH THIS MORNING
Mrs. Otto Smith, past 80 years of age and a long time resident of this city, passed away this morning about 11:00 a.m. at the home of her daughter, Mrs. S. E. DuVall, 303 North 'B' St. She had been in poor health for the past several years.
The body was taken to the Murray funeral home pending arrangements.
------------------
Fairfield Daily Ledger
Saturday June 20, 1942
Pg. 3 Col. 4
OBITUARY
MRS. OTTO F. SMITH
Mary Jane Flower Smith was born near Salina, Aug. 8, 1853, and passed away June 13, 1942, at the home of her oldest daughter Mrs. S. E. Du Vall, 303 N. B Street, Fairfield, Ia., at the age of 88 yrs., 10 months and 13 days. She had not been very well, but able to be around the yard and able to care for herself until a sudden heart attack the morning of June 13, which lasted not more than 30 or 45 minutes. On Oct. 26, 1881, she was married to Otto F. Smith and went to live on the Smith farm south of Fairfield.
Five children were born to this union, one child dying in infancy.
She is survived by the following children:
Mrs. S. E. Du Vall, Fairfield, Ia.
Guy E. Smith, Ottumwa, Ia.
Mrs. James Bryan, Los Angeles.
Mrs. Frank West, Mesa, Arizona.
And she leaves five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He husband preceded her in death August 30, 1920.
Funeral services for Mrs. Smith were held at the Murray funeral home Monday afternoon, June 15, at 2:15 p.m. Dr. William R. Yingling conducted the services and burial was in Evergreen ceremtery (sic. cemetery).
Pallbearers were Rollie Edwards, M. C. Caviness, Ralph Rizor, Chester Samuelson, H. M. Truesdale, and E. G. Fligg.
------------------
Fairfield Daily Ledger
Saturday June 13, 1942
Pg. 1 Col. 2
MRS. OTTO SMITH TAKEN IN DEATH THIS MORNING
Mrs. Otto Smith, past 80 years of age and a long time resident of this city, passed away this morning about 11:00 a.m. at the home of her daughter, Mrs. S. E. DuVall, 303 North 'B' St. She had been in poor health for the past several years.
The body was taken to the Murray funeral home pending arrangements.
------------------
Fairfield Daily Ledger
Saturday June 20, 1942
Pg. 3 Col. 4
OBITUARY
MRS. OTTO F. SMITH
Mary Jane Flower Smith was born near Salina, Aug. 8, 1853, and passed away June 13, 1942, at the home of her oldest daughter Mrs. S. E. Du Vall, 303 N. B Street, Fairfield, Ia., at the age of 88 yrs., 10 months and 13 days. She had not been very well, but able to be around the yard and able to care for herself until a sudden heart attack the morning of June 13, which lasted not more than 30 or 45 minutes. On Oct. 26, 1881, she was married to Otto F. Smith and went to live on the Smith farm south of Fairfield.
Five children were born to this union, one child dying in infancy.
She is survived by the following children:
Mrs. S. E. Du Vall, Fairfield, Ia.
Guy E. Smith, Ottumwa, Ia.
Mrs. James Bryan, Los Angeles.
Mrs. Frank West, Mesa, Arizona.
And she leaves five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He husband preceded her in death August 30, 1920.
Funeral services for Mrs. Smith were held at the Murray funeral home Monday afternoon, June 15, at 2:15 p.m. Dr. William R. Yingling conducted the services and burial was in Evergreen ceremtery (sic. cemetery).
Pallbearers were Rollie Edwards, M. C. Caviness, Ralph Rizor, Chester Samuelson, H. M. Truesdale, and E. G. Fligg.
Family Members
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Advertisement