Obituaries  from the Blakesburg Excelsior Wapello County, IA  Dec 1926 
Contributed for use in USGENWEB Archives by Martha Richards maseattle@copper.net

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Microfilm from State Historical Society of Iowa Blakesburg (Wapello co, IA) 
Excelsior Newspaper, Jan 1, 1925 (missing issues Aug 6, 13;)  Oct 8,  1925-Dec 25, 1930 


Thurs Dec 2, 1926


   George S. HOWK, an old pioneer died at the home of his son, Chas., southeast of 
Blakesburg, Sunday morning at the ripe age of 86 years, 11 months and 16 days.  He was 
born in Indiana, December 12, 1839.  In 1863 he was united in marriage with Ellen 
FREDERICK, who died Oct 17, 1917.  To this union were born ten children, two of 
whom preceeded him in death.  Those surviving are Mrs. Levi DYE of Ash Grove, Mrs. 
Maggie HUNT of Pasadena, Cal,. Mrs. E. C. REEVES of Ottumwa.  four sons, George 
of Cal., Chas. of Ash Grove, Harrison and James of Ottumwa.  Mr. HOWK and wife 
resided in Greene township all of their married life, except five years spent in Missouri.  
Besides his children, he is survived by forty grandchildren, four great grandchildren, a 
brother Elisha HOWK and many friends.  Funeral service was conducted by Rev. EATON 
at the Hopewell Baptist church Monday afternoon.