OBITUARY: Volney Strunk, 1850-1918, Mitchell Co., Iowa



                           Volney Strunk

Volney Strunk was born in Ohio March 10, 1850. At an early age he
came west with his parents and settled near Osage [Iowa] in the
settlement, at that time, known as "Brush's mill," near which
locality his life has nearly all been spent.

He was married June 13, 1876 to Nellie Lunt, who preceded him in
death some years ago. He died May 15, 1918 at the age of 68 years,
2 months and 5 days. He leaves to cherish his memory a daughter,
Mrs. Ralph Towne of Osage and a sister Mrs. Kate Paulson of Newell,
South Dakota.

Funeral services were conducted at the home of Ralph Towne on
Friday at 2:30 pm by Rev. W.C. Cleworth.

Interment was in the Osage Cemetery.


       [Osage Newspaper May 1918]

       Transcribed by Kathy (McAlister) Pike - July 7, 2004

       Copyright 2004 Kathy Pike