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Robert Michael Landis

Birth	:	12 Feb 1854 Liberty, Tioga County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death	:	24 Mar 1930 Osceola, Clarke County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Cedar Memorial Park, Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0224991, -91.6335983
Description	:	"The Osceola Sentinel" Osceola, Iowa, March 27, 1930 page 1. "Robert M. Landis" "Robert M. Landis, well known Osceola citizen, died suddenly Monday evening at his home following a stroke of paralysis. He was apparently in good health, was on the streets but a short time before death. It is said he found it necessary to call a physician only twice in his lifetime. Sometime Monday he was taken ill. He thought it was indigestion. It culminated in a stroke. The deceased was born at Liberty, Pa., and came to Iowa when he... Read More	"The Osceola Sentinel" Osceola, Iowa, March 27, 1930 page 1. "Robert M. Landis" "Robert M. Landis, well known Osceola citizen, died suddenly Monday evening at his home following a stroke of paralysis. He was apparently in good health, was on the streets but a short time before death. It is said he found it necessary to call a physician only twice in his lifetime. Sometime Monday he was taken ill. He thought it was indigestion. It culminated in a stroke. The deceased was born at Liberty, Pa., and came to Iowa when he was 24 years old, and was 76 years, 2 months and 13 days old at the time of his passing. He settled on a farm near Weldon. March 1, 1881, he was united in marriage with Sarah Keeran. For a number of years the couple lived on the farm and moved to Osceola about seventeen years ago. To this union three children were born, two daughters, Mrs. Fred Wallace, Mrs. Stanley Brooks of Weldon, and one son, Roy Landis, of Weldon. He is survived by the bereaved wife and children, two brothers, J. E. of Des Moines, John of Springfiled, Ill.; two grandchildren, Robert Marvin Wallace and Kenneth Vincent Brooks of Weldon. Funeral services were conducted from the Church of Christ in Osceola, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, and interment in Green Bay cemetery. Obituary will appear next week." "The Oseola Sentinel" Osceola, Iowa, April 3, 1930 page 6. "Robert M. Landis" "Robert M. Landis, son of Daniel and Katherine B. Landis, was born at Liberty, Penn., February 12, 1854, and departed this life at his home in Osceola, Iowa, March 24, 1930, at the age of 76 years, 1 month and 12 days. At the age of 17 he united with the Lutheran church at Liberty, Penn., of which he was a member at the time of his death. March 1, 1881, he was united in marriage with Sarah M. Keeran. To this union three children were born. He leaves to mourn his departure the loving wife, Sarah M. Landis the three children, H.E. Landis, Mrs. Stanley Brooks and Mrs. Fred Wallace, who reside near Weldon, Iowa. Three brothers survive, Perry E. of Des Moines, John B. of Springfield, Illinois, and Oscar D. of Coganhouse, Penn. Two grandsons also mourn the death of this esteemed citizen, Robert M. Wallace and Kenneth V. Brooks of Weldon. The deceased was a splendid citizen, jolly, good natured and always spread sunshine and optimism among his friends. He came to Iowa when a young man and lived on a farm near Weldonfor many years, then moving to Osceola. Many friends and relatives will shed a tear of sorrow at his passing. Funeral services were held from the Church of Christ in Osceola Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. F. Clare McCallom. Inerment in Green Bay cemetery. Out of town relatives in attendance were Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Hazelton of Liberty, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln Little, Mrs. Will Long and son, Ivan, of Clarinda, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Keeran of Des Moines, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Landis, Mr. and Mrs. Hurshburger, Forrest Landis and sister, Miss Bertha of Des Moines, J. A. Keeran of Leon, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wallace and son, Marvin, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Brooks and son Kenneth, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Landis and Miss Florence Brothers of Weldon, and J. B. Landis of Springfield, Illinois. Card of Thanks. We wish to express our heartfelt thanks for the kindness and sympathy extended to us by neighbors and friends during the bereavement of our beloved husband and father. For the beautiful flowers, the music and the consoling words of the minister, we are deeply grateful. Mrs. R. M. Landis and Family." Bio by: Ann Bowler

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Robert Michael Landis's memorial is located at: Cedar Memorial Park, Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA.
When did Robert Michael Landis death?
Robert Michael Landis death on 24 Mar 1930 in Osceola, Clarke County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.0224991
Longitude: -91.6335983

Family Members:

Spouse

Sarah Phoebe Melinda Keeran Landis

(1856 - 1941)

Children

Flora Belle Landis Wallace

(1884 - 1982)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Cedar Memorial Park
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0224991, -91.6335983

2. Christ Episcopal Columbarium
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0195500, -91.6352500

3. Mount Calvary Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0111008, -91.6268997

4. Oak Shade Cemetery
Marion, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0266991, -91.6025009

5. Shiloh Cemetery
Hiawatha, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0354996, -91.6698990

6. Saint Pauls United Methodist Church Columbarium
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9851700, -91.6528200

7. Robins Cemetery
Robins, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0630989, -91.6575012

8. Grace Episcopal Church Columbarium
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9817000, -91.6655000

9. Oak Hill Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9756012, -91.6455994

10. Old City Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9752000, -91.6482000

11. Syrian Cemetery
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9742012, -91.6472015

12. Saint George Orthodox Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9737900, -91.6473700

13. Saint Johns Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9724998, -91.6433029

14. Brockman Cemetery
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9735000, -91.6140000

15. Buffalo Cemetery
Hiawatha, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0373400, -91.7006900

16. Eben Israel Cemetery
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9590000, -91.6550000

17. Czech National Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9585991, -91.6541977

18. Muslim National Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9580000, -91.6568000

19. Murdoch-Linwood Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9560000, -91.6752000

20. Morrison Cemetery
Hiawatha, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0581017, -91.7305984

21. Baker Cemetery
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9383011, -91.6335983

22. Campbell Cemetery
Bertram, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9756012, -91.5381012

23. Martin Creek Cemetery
Marion, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0093994, -91.5188980

24. Linn County Home Cemetery
Marion, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0910030, -91.5594740