Birth : 27 Jan 1872 Dysart, Tama County, Iowa, USA
Death : 29 Jun 1918 Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, USA
Burial : Graceland Park Cemetery, Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate : 42.4589005, -96.3486023
Plot : Mt Aubin, Lot 144
Description : Victim of Ruff Disaster. Wife of E. O. Dunn.

June 29, 1918, saw the worst disaster in the history of Sioux City, Iowa. Thirty-nine people died and countless others were injured when the Hedges Block collapsed and burned. The disaster was caused by faulty remodeling plans for the building that housed the Oscar Ruff Drug Store--design flaws that were not caught by the city's politically motivated appointee to City Building Inspector. In investigating the deaths, the coroner’s jury primarily blamed the owners of the Hedges Block for underestimating the deteriorated condition of the building and also blamed the city building... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Elizabeth “Lizzie” Leeper Dunn's memorial?

    Elizabeth “Lizzie” Leeper Dunn's memorial is located at: Graceland Park Cemetery, Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA.

  • When did Elizabeth “Lizzie” Leeper Dunn death?

    Elizabeth “Lizzie” Leeper Dunn death on 29 Jun 1918 in Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Elizabeth “Lizzie” Leeper Dunn's memorial?

    Latitude: 42.4589005
    Longitude: -96.3486023

Family Members:

Parent

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William H. Leeper

(1826 - 1915)

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Catherine Spears Leeper

(1837 - 1921)

Spouse

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Oscar Everham Dunn

(1863 - 1941)

Siblings

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Addison C Leeper

(1857 - 1914)

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Charles Franklin Leeper

(1881 - 1957)

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Jennette Leeper Hopkins

(1853 - 1900)

Children

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Independent Farane Cemetery
Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4552600, -96.3500170

2. Carmelite Monastery
Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4579000, -96.3675000

3. Memorial Park Cemetery
Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4528008, -96.3261032

4. First Brides Grave
Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4579500, -96.3756500

5. Charles Floyd Monument
Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4626480, -96.3779330

6. Mount Sinai Cemetery
Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4943810, -96.3711700

7. Mount Carmel Cemetery
Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4956017, -96.3685989

8. Floyd Cemetery
Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4968987, -96.3756027

9. Woodbury Township Cemetery
Sergeant Bluff, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4083800, -96.3570480

10. Dakota City Cemetery
Dakota City, Dakota County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4216500, -96.4143100

11. Saint Thomas Episcopal Church Columbarium
Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5031000, -96.4063000

12. Saint Michaels Calvary Cemetery
South Sioux City, Dakota County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4552994, -96.4503021

13. Eberly Cemetery
Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4822006, -96.2453003

14. Chief War Eagle Memorial
Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4939003, -96.4543991

15. Calvary Cemetery
Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5205994, -96.4424973

16. Concordia Cemetery
Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5186005, -96.2438965

17. First Congregational Church of Christ Memorial Ga
Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5492800, -96.4035900

18. United Church of Christ Cemetery
Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5491900, -96.4041300

19. Logan Park Cemetery
Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5377693, -96.4304810

20. Liberty Township Cemetery
Salix, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3560982, -96.3116989

21. Roost Cemetery
Dakota County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4466900, -96.5023200

22. Floyd Township Cemetery
Bronson, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4021988, -96.2125015

23. Banner Cemetery
Lawton, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4855995, -96.1844025

24. Boals Family Plot
Dakota City, Dakota County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4345000, -96.5151000