Individual Details

Death

 THE MONTICELLO EXPRESS...OCTOBER 23, 1919...PAGE 5
Henry Rickels, of Wayne township, died at the Mercy hospital, at Anamosa, yesterday afternoon, at 4 o'clock, folowing an operation for appendicitis performed three weeks ago. He was also afflicted with gall bladder and liver trouble. He was taken sick five weeks ago, and his condition became so serious that it was necessary to take him to the hospital where the operation was performed, when, the other conditions were confirmed.
Mr. Rickels was the eldest son Qf Mr. and Mrs. Gerd Rickels, of Wayne township. He was born October 21, 1876, in Wayne township, and was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran church of Wayne township. He was married to Engel Margaret Hayen, May 3, 1300, and to this union there were born two sons, Clarence, who is sixteen years old and Elmer who is seven years of age. In addition to his wife and sons, Mr. Rickels is survived by three brothers and five sisters. The funeral services will be held next Saturday at 1 o'clock, new time. Short services will be held at the house, and the funeral party will then go to the Lutheran church of Wayne Center, where final services will be
held, by the pastor of that church. Rev. John Wlllms. Mr. Rickels was highly esteemed, and his death will be deplored by a wide circle of friends.