OBITUARY: Henry Willard Hobkirk, 1877-1947, Mitchell Co., Iowa

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#1
The Lyle Tribune, Feb 21, 1947



                           Henry W. Hobkirk
               
Henry W. Hobkirk, 70 passed away at his home in Lyle, Minn., Feb 13, 
1947.  He was born Jan. 5, 1877 in Rock township, Mitchell county, Iowa to 
Robert and Louisa Hobkirk.  Later the family moved to Lyle where he spent the 
remainder of life.

He married Marie Schwandt December 1, 1908, who preceded him in death Dec. 
1916.  Also preceding was a sister Zada.  Surviving are three children: Lee 
of Osage, Mrs. Freda Haukom of Austin, Minn; and Mrs. Myrtle Peters of 
Lakefield, Minn; two brothers, Roy and Bert of Lyle and a sister, Mrs. Jessie 
Wyborny of Mona, Iowa and six grandchildren.  Funeral services were held 
Saturday afternoon at the Worlein Funeral home in Austin.  Internment will be 
in the spring in Woodbury cemetery, west of Lyle.  





#2

CARD OF THANKS
       We wish to thank our friends and relatives for the floral and memorial 
offering after the death of our loved one.



#3

Austin, Minn. newspaper



                       Henry Willard Hobkirk
                              
Henry Willard Hobkirk, 70, of Lyle passed away Feb. 13 at his living 
quarters in Lyle.  He had been in failing health for the past several years. 

A son of Robert and Louise Hobkirk, he was born Jan 5, 1877 in Rock
township, Mitchell county, Iowa.  He moved to Lyle at the age of 13 and 
resided there the rest of his life.  

Mr. Hobkirk's wife, Marie Schwandt, preceded him in death Dec. 28,
1916, also a sister at the age of 15.  He is survived by one son and two 
daughters:  Lee Hobkirk of Osage, Iowa; Mrs. Herman Peters of Lakefield; and 
Mrs. Rudy Haukom of Austin; two brothers and a sister: Bert, Roy and Mrs. 
Charlie Wyborny of Lyle; also six grandchildren.  


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MARRIAGE NOTICE:
 
(Austin, Minn., Newspaper)




                          HOBKIRK - SCHWANDT

At the residence of the officiating clergyman in this city, Wednesday 
afternoon, Dec. 2, 1908, Henry W. Hobkirk of Lyle Center and Miss Marie R. 
Schwandt of Lyle township were married, Rev. C.D. Belden officiating.  The 
ring service was read.  The bride was very becomingly gowned and carried 
roses.  She was attended by her sisters, Misses Minnie and Katherine 
Schwandt.  The groom is one of the substantial farmers of Lyle Center and he 
has chosen a most helpful and worthy bride.  Her folks have lived for over
12 years just west of Lyle village.  We wish them all the prosperity and
joy possible.