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Frank J Shors

Birth	:	30 Jul 1872 Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Death	:	24 Jul 1941 Springville, Linn County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Calvary Cemetery, Pocahontas, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.7335000, -94.6597000
Description	:	“Pocahontas Record Democrat, Pocahontas, Iowa Jul 31, 1941 page 4. “Last Rites Held for Frank Shors Saturday Morning” “Funeral services for Frank Shors, 68, of Cedar Rapids, who died last Wednesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Edward Pesek, of Springville, were held Saturday morning at nine o’clock at Sts. Peter and Paul church. The Rev. Father Harry Dailey officiated. Interment was made in Calvary cemetery. The pallbearers were Anton Poduska, James Hronek, Frank Schroder, Charles Wolfe, J. J.Sedlacek, and J. A. Hudek. Frank Shors was born in Chicago, Ill., July 30,... Read More	“Pocahontas Record Democrat, Pocahontas, Iowa Jul 31, 1941 page 4. “Last Rites Held for Frank Shors Saturday Morning” “Funeral services for Frank Shors, 68, of Cedar Rapids, who died last Wednesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Edward Pesek, of Springville, were held Saturday morning at nine o’clock at Sts. Peter and Paul church. The Rev. Father Harry Dailey officiated. Interment was made in Calvary cemetery. The pallbearers were Anton Poduska, James Hronek, Frank Schroder, Charles Wolfe, J. J.Sedlacek, and J. A. Hudek. Frank Shors was born in Chicago, Ill., July 30, 1872, where he lived for several years. On July 7, 1896, he was united in marriage to Emma Zeman at Chelsea, Iowa. They located on a farm east of Pocahontas (now occupied by his niece Mrs. Jos. Pierick) for eight years and then moved to Pocahontas where he engaged in the real estate business. In 1919 they moved to Cedar Rapids where they resided until 1923 when they moved to Fort Dodge. They remained there three years and then returned to Cedar Rapids. Mr. Shors was an active member of the Catholic church. He was a good neighbor and was always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need. Those surviving are two daughters and one son: Mrs. Edward Pesek of Mount Vernon, Mrs. Stanley Humpal of Fort Dodge, and Wm. F. Shors of Providence, R. I. Two sisters and three brothers also survive. They are : Mrs. Mary Sernett, Mrs. Regina Stone, John C. Shors, and James E. Shors of Pocahontas, and Edward F. Shors of Cedar Rapids. Those attending the funeral from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. Ed Pesek and family of Mount Vernon; Wm. F. Shors of Providence, R. I.; Mr., Mrs. Jas. Musel, Wm. Zeman, Charles Behounek, Mrs. Fred Upah, Mrs. Camille Vanderwalle of Chelsea; Mrs. J. a. Shors and Clayton of Beemer, Neb.; Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Humpal and family of Ft. Dodge.” Contributed by Ann Bowler, #46893124

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Frank J Shors's memorial is located at: Calvary Cemetery, Pocahontas, Pocahontas County, USA.
When did Frank J Shors death?
Frank J Shors death on 24 Jul 1941 in Springville, Linn County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.7335000
Longitude: -94.6597000

Family Members:

Parent

John J Shors

(1843 - 1921)

Mary Vana Shors

(1841 - 1911)

Spouse

Emma Ludmila Zeman Shors

(1874 - 1927)

Siblings

Mary Kathryn Shors Sernett

(1869 - 1951)

Joseph Albert Shors

(1875 - 1939)

John Charles Shors

(1878 - 1953)

James Edward Shors

(1880 - 1971)

Regina Rosy Shors Stone

(1885 - 1951)

Children

Mary Frances Shors

(1899 - 1899)

Agnes Lillian Shors Humpal

(1903 - 1993)

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Coordinate: 42.7335000, -94.6597000

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Coordinate: 42.7332993, -94.4672012

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Coordinate: 42.6268997, -94.5205994

16. Dover Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6896100, -94.8524200

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Coordinate: 42.8403015, -94.8368988

20. Laurens Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8438988, -94.8330994

21. Old Rolfe Cemetery
Rolfe, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8403511, -94.4764175

22. Marshall Cemetery
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23. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
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