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Earl Wesley Fernow

Birth	:	9 Jul 1880 Marion, Linn County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	19 Feb 1925 Marion, Linn County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Oak Shade Cemetery, Marion, Linn County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0266991, -91.6025009
Plot	:	Division A, Lot 6, Space 11
Description	:	The Marion Weekly Sentinel Thursday February 26, 1925 BUSY LIFE ENDS AS DEATH TAKES E.W. FERNOW SUDDENLY STRICKEN WITH CEREBRAL HEMORRHAGE LAST THURSDAY AFTERNOON. Entire Community Mourns with Family at His Bier as Last Words are Said. Nothing has happened in a long, long time to bring so much sorrow and grief to Marion and the entire surrounding community as the sudden death of E. Wesley Fernow, which occurred at his home last Thursday afternoon. Not feeling well he left the office of the Farmers Elevator Co. in the early afternoon, announcing that after he had gone to the... Read More	The Marion Weekly Sentinel Thursday February 26, 1925 BUSY LIFE ENDS AS DEATH TAKES E.W. FERNOW SUDDENLY STRICKEN WITH CEREBRAL HEMORRHAGE LAST THURSDAY AFTERNOON. Entire Community Mourns with Family at His Bier as Last Words are Said. Nothing has happened in a long, long time to bring so much sorrow and grief to Marion and the entire surrounding community as the sudden death of E. Wesley Fernow, which occurred at his home last Thursday afternoon. Not feeling well he left the office of the Farmers Elevator Co. in the early afternoon, announcing that after he had gone to the bank he would go home and rest awhile. His usual cheerfulness marked his demeaner as he made his deposit at the bank. A couple of hours later when his youngest daughter, Mary Loretta returned home from school, she found him dead. She hastily called Dr. J.T. Grayston, the family physician, who called Coroner Vorpahl. It was quickly determined, however, that death had been caused by cerebral hemorrhage and that he perhaps had died about 3 o'clock. The body lay in state at the Presbyterian church from 10 to 12 o'clock Saturday and the funeral services, conducted by Rev. Harry Glenn Finney, were held from the house at 2:30. The interment was in Oak Shade cemetery. The love and esteem in which he was held was attested by the hundreds who assembled to pay a last tribute of respect to his memory, large numbers being unable to gain entrance to the home. The floral offerings too were many and beautiful. Earl Wesley Fernow was the youngest son of the late Samuel and Barbara Ann Fernow, and was born July 9, 1880, on the old Fernow homestead two miles east of Marion, where his twin brother, Carl L. Fernow now resides. He died suddenly from a cerebral hemorrhage on the afternoon of Feb. 19, 1925, at his home, 910 Eleventh street in this city. Mr. Fernow spent almost his entire life and near Marion, the exception being a brief period at Washington, Iowa and later at Marengo. Iowa. He was married to Miss Grace Clements of Marengo on May 21, 1903. To this union were born two daughters, Betty, now a student in Coe college, and Mary Loretta, aged 12. After his marriage Mr. Fernow spent several years in the employ of the Olney & Sigfred clothing store. But due to his condition of ill health he was forced to give up indoor work. He then farmed for several years. For the past eight years he had been the efficient manager of the Farmers Elevator company of this city. This institution has been built up from a non-paying basis to one of the most substantial and profitable businesses in Marion and this has been due in a large measure to the efficient services he has rendered. He was a member of the Lions club, in which he always took a prominent part, his services being especially valuable as chairman of the welfare com... directors. He was a Mason and an Odd Fellow. In all things pertaining to the advancement and welfare of the city and the community Wes Fernow was a leading spirit. Always could he be depended upon to do his share and his share, as he performed it, was a considerable one. He united with the Marion Presbyterian church during the pastorate of Dr. Alexander Marshall. He has been an active member and an officer of the church or of one of its organizations all his life. His Christian spirit was manifested in many ways, some of which were his consideration for old people, his interest in little children, his generosity toward all in need and in a happy, jovial disposition that never admitted depression, and in an unsurpassed capacity for friendship. He is survived by his wife and two daughters; by his twin brother, Carl L. Fernow and by his brother Fred P. Fernow. Two sisters, Lulu Drew and Mary Crew, and a brother, Edward L. Fernow, preceded him in death by a few years. There is a large group of mourning nephews and nieces who knew their "Uncle Wes" as a friend and brother. And there is a community full of friends who loved his loyal heart and friendly hand and comrade soul. "God counts men's wealth by their will to serve, And their power to fill the plan; Who deepen the joy of many years, and bring new joys to man; By the number of friends who knew them true; Who are true to them in turn; By the worth of the interests they make their own; By all the riches that cannot burn. God measures them rich by the love they gain; By their longing when they roam, For the smiles and kisses awaiting them, In that happy place called home; With the way they can play with a little child; For the times they look above; The honor they draw from the snowy crown, And depth in their heart of love; For what they know of the world's best thought; Who love the sky and the sod; By the joy they find in their daily toil, And the depth of their peace with God.

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Earl Wesley Fernow's memorial is located at: Oak Shade Cemetery, Marion, Linn County, USA.
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Earl Wesley Fernow death on 19 Feb 1925 in Marion, Linn County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.0266991
Longitude: -91.6025009

Family Members:

Parent

Samuel Fernow

(1835 - 1884)

Barbara Ann McArthur Fernow

(1841 - 1915)

Spouse

Grace Clements Fernow

(1882 - 1966)

Siblings

Mary Angela Fernow Crew

(1860 - 1920)

Edward Lysander Fernow

(1863 - 1917)

Fred Parrott Fernow

(1868 - 1942)

Lulu Belle Fernow Drew

(1876 - 1910)

Carl Lagrange Fernow

(1880 - 1951)

Children

Flowers:

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Coordinate: 42.0266991, -91.6025009

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Coordinate: 41.9817000, -91.6655000

16. Campbell Cemetery
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18. Buffalo Cemetery
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22. Muslim National Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9580000, -91.6568000

23. Murdoch-Linwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9560000, -91.6752000

24. Prairie Chapel Cemetery
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