OBITUARY, The Correctionville News, 7 June 1950, page 3: Funeral services for John Coon, long time resident of Correctionville who passed away Thursday, June 1, 1950, in a Sioux City nursing home, were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Wilson-Hull Funeral Home. Mr. Coon had been in failing health for several years. S.L. Schuler, pastor of the Church of Christ, officiated at the service. Music was furnished by the recording system-"Beautiful Isle of Somewhere" and "In the Garden". Mr. and Mrs. Henry Henderson cared for the flowers and Cleve Robinson arranged the cars. The pallbearers were Fred Ashmore, Howard Ashmore, Clifford Ashmore, Harold Walker, Ray Worthan and Sam Worthan. Burial was made in the Correctionville Cemetery. John Coon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Coon, was born January 13, 1866, at Spring Green, Wisconsin. He lived most of his days in and around Correctionville, coming to Iowa when a boy of about twelve years of age. He was united in marriage to Musetta Anderson, September 21, 1891. After their marriage they farmed west of the Bethel Church for a number of years, then they purchased a farm south of Correctionville on which they lived until he was forced to retire due to failing health. At that time, they purchased a home in Correctionville in which they lived until his wife's death three years ago. To this union fourteen children were born. He leaves to mourn his death, eleven children- Elmer Coon, Meriden; Oscar Coon, Douglas, Wyoming; Goldie Anfinson, Cushing; Cecil Peterson, Pierson; Elva McCleerey, Bothell, Washington; Ferne Murray, Los Angeles, California; Verle Pilot, Berkeley, California; Eva Hunsader, Los Angeles, California; Margie Ferretti, Portland, Oregon; Wanda McWilliams, Richmond, California; twenty-five grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. Mary Worthan of Correctionville. His wife, two sons and one daughter preceded him in death.

Burial: 04 June 1950, Correctionville Cemetery, Woodbury Co., Iowa
Cause of Death: Cerebral Hemorrhage, nephritis by cystitis, arteriosclerosis