OBITUARY
THE CHARITON HERALD-PATRIOT
Chariton, Iowa
Thursday, October 25, 1956
ENOS MELVIN MUNDELL
Enos Melvin Mundell, son of Robert and Louisa Mundell, was born July 24, 1889, and departed this life October 8, 1956, at his home in LeRoy, Iowa, at the age of 67 years, two months and 14 days. Death came after a cerebral hemorrhage, followed by a heart attack. He had been in ill health for two years.
Most of his life was spent farming in Lucas, Clarke and Decatur counties.
He was married December 24, 1911, to Laura Elizabeth Waugh, of Lucas, who passed away March 12, 1919. To this union three daughters were born.
On January 22, 1920, he was married to Mrs. Katie Howe, of Creston, who survives with two daughters, Mrs. John Airy of Des Moines, Mrs. James Sellers of Chico, Calif., and a stepson, Everett Howe of Orient, Iowa. One daughter died in infancy and a stepson, Edwin Howe preceded him in death.
Other survivors include eight grandchildren, five great grandchildren, two brothers, Ernest of San Francisco, Calif., George of LeRoy and five sisters, Laura Kent of Chariton, Anna Mosier of Newport, Oregon, Pearl Mowery and Velma Halferty of Lucas and Florence Logsdon of Van Wert, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Enos was unwilling to be depressed by his heart condition, continuing his plans for the future, and his cheery visits with neighbors and relatives. He was especially fond of young people and received their admiration.
He will be greatly missed by all who knew him, especially by his brother, George and family, who have done so much to help during his illness.
Funeral services were held at the Miley Funeral Home. Burial was in the Goshen cemetery.
OBITUARY
THE CHARITON HERALD-PATRIOT
Chariton, Iowa
Thursday, October 25, 1956
ENOS MELVIN MUNDELL
Enos Melvin Mundell, son of Robert and Louisa Mundell, was born July 24, 1889, and departed this life October 8, 1956, at his home in LeRoy, Iowa, at the age of 67 years, two months and 14 days. Death came after a cerebral hemorrhage, followed by a heart attack. He had been in ill health for two years.
Most of his life was spent farming in Lucas, Clarke and Decatur counties.
He was married December 24, 1911, to Laura Elizabeth Waugh, of Lucas, who passed away March 12, 1919. To this union three daughters were born.
On January 22, 1920, he was married to Mrs. Katie Howe, of Creston, who survives with two daughters, Mrs. John Airy of Des Moines, Mrs. James Sellers of Chico, Calif., and a stepson, Everett Howe of Orient, Iowa. One daughter died in infancy and a stepson, Edwin Howe preceded him in death.
Other survivors include eight grandchildren, five great grandchildren, two brothers, Ernest of San Francisco, Calif., George of LeRoy and five sisters, Laura Kent of Chariton, Anna Mosier of Newport, Oregon, Pearl Mowery and Velma Halferty of Lucas and Florence Logsdon of Van Wert, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Enos was unwilling to be depressed by his heart condition, continuing his plans for the future, and his cheery visits with neighbors and relatives. He was especially fond of young people and received their admiration.
He will be greatly missed by all who knew him, especially by his brother, George and family, who have done so much to help during his illness.
Funeral services were held at the Miley Funeral Home. Burial was in the Goshen cemetery.
Family Members
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Minnie Arminda Mundell Green
1885–1945
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Perry Oliver Mundell
1887–1947
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Ernest Virgil Mundell
1892–1970
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Laura May Mundell Kent
1894–1967
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Anna Mable Mundell Mosier
1896–1962
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George Elery Mundell
1899–1973
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Pearl Arvilla Mundell Mowery
1901–2001
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Florence Olive Mundell Logsdon
1904–1989
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Infant Mundell
1906–1906
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Velma Irene Mundell Halferty
1908–1985
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