Kinmundy Express - Jan. 26, 1933:
- John Mass ARNOLD Dies in Iowa: John Mass ARNOLD passed away Sunday in Eylis Grove, Iowa, where he had gone three weeks prior to make his home with his son and daughter. Mr. ARNOLD was 73 years of age and is survived by two sons, three daughters and his brothers, William, of Salem; Charles, of Gateway, Montana; Cyrus, of Foster township; and Dan, of Kinmundy. Another brother, Theodore (Dode) passed away only a few weeks ago. The body arrived here on I.C. train No. 1, Wednesday and was taken to Sandy Branch, where the funeral services were held and interment made.
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Feb. 9, 1933:
- East Zion News: Obituary of John Mass ARNOLD: John Mass ARNOLD, well known in this ____, died at Eylis Grove, Iowa, Jan. 27, 1933, where he had gone at the first of the year to make his home with his son and daughter. The body was brought back to Kinmundy for burial at Sandy Branch. John Mass ARNOLD, son of James and Caroline ARNOLD, was born in Foster twp., April 4, 1860, and departed this life Jan. 27, 1933 at the age of 72 years, 9 months, and 17 days. He was united in marriage to Katherine DICKENS and to this union were born 9 children, 4 children and his wife having preceded him in death. He was converted at Arnold Chapel about 20 years ago. He is survived by 5 children, Edith, Lily, Burdette, Georgie, and Pollin, 13 grandchildren, and 4 brothers. The funeral services were conducted by C.C. LOWE and burial in the Sandy Branch Cemetery.

The Iowa Death Certificate states that John Mass Arnold had an accident 15 Dec 1932 in Missouri where he fell on a highway/road, receiving a skin contusion which must have become gangrenous and contributed to his death.

Married to Mrs. Catherine DICKENS, b. 23 Feb 1862, d. 17 Sept. 1897, Marion Co., Illinois
Married 18 Aug 1881 Marion Co., Illinois

Children
1. Edith ARNOLD, b. 28 Mar 1882, d. 30 Jun 1945
2. Lillie ARNOLD, b. 1884, d. Yes, date unknown
3. Lula ARNOLD, b. 1884, d. Bef 1886
4. Burdette ARNOLD, b. 4 Nov 1886, d. Yes, date unknown
5. Georgia ARNOLD, b. 3 May 1895, d. Yes, date unknown
6. Roland ARNOLD
7. Pollin ARNOLD, d. Yes, date unknown

Marriage #2 :Nettie WATKINS, b. 1881, d. Yes, date unknown
Married: 7 Oct 1899 Marion Co., Illinois