OBITUARY: Thomas Flaten, (69), Worth Co., Iowa Thomas Flaten Thomas Flaten (69) farmer east of Emmons died at his home of dropsy after having been ill a long period of time. He is survived by his wife, Clara, and four children. The funeral was held at Silver Lake Church, with the Rev. Hans Fosness officiating. Copyright (c) 2003 by Elaine Bergan (Note: Not necessarily related to the subject of this obituary.) This copy contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives.