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Sidney James Werges

Birth	:	1884 McGregor, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	6 Aug 1932 Prairie City, Jasper County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Rose Hill Cemetery, Lamoni, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.6250000, -93.9475021
Plot	:	Section 5s, Lot 1539, Space 4
Description	:	BODY HERE FOR BURIAL "Husband of Former Lamoni Girl Laid in Beautiful Rose Hill" Sidney J. Werges, of Prairie City, passed away at his home Saturday, August 6. Funeral services were held at the home Monday forenoon, in charge of Elder C.E. McDonald, sermon by Elder Henry Castings, both of Des Moines. The body was then brought to Lamoni for interment in Rose Hill cemetery. A short service was held at the graveside. Elder Castings read a passage of scripture and prayer was offered by Elder L. G. Holloway of Lamoni. Lamoni singers, Lois and Sidney... Read More	BODY HERE FOR BURIAL "Husband of Former Lamoni Girl Laid in Beautiful Rose Hill" Sidney J. Werges, of Prairie City, passed away at his home Saturday, August 6. Funeral services were held at the home Monday forenoon, in charge of Elder C.E. McDonald, sermon by Elder Henry Castings, both of Des Moines. The body was then brought to Lamoni for interment in Rose Hill cemetery. A short service was held at the graveside. Elder Castings read a passage of scripture and prayer was offered by Elder L. G. Holloway of Lamoni. Lamoni singers, Lois and Sidney Barrows, Lois Garver, and Monroe Hills. The following friends acted as pallbearers: L. G. Kelley, Randal Robinson, Arthur Pitkin, W. E. Hayer., Fred Lysinger, and Arthur Derry. Mr. Werges grew to manhood near McGregor, Iowa, attending the Iowa State College at Ames. He was married in 1918 to Miss Anna Sweely of Lamoni. They made their home near McGregor until about seven years ago when they purchased a home near Prairie City. Mr. Werges has been an intense sufferer since early winter, but his energetic nature never allowed him to give up, and he was dressed and about the house each day. On the very morning of his passing, he gave directions to a farmhand for the day's work. The following funeral party followed his body to Lamoni. His companion and three children, Lawrence, Kathryn, and Byron J.; his mother, Mrs. Fred W. Werges, and his sister and husband; Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Luce, McGregor; his brother, LeRoy Werges, Minneapolis, Minn.; Byron Sweeley, Lawrence, Kan.; Charles Sweely, Arkansas City, Kan.; Mrs. R. S. Salyards, Independence Mo.; Mrs. Lottie Hooper, Everett Kingdon, Prairie City; Henry Castings, daughter Vivian, C. E. McDonald, Mrs. A. D, Shaffer, Mrs. Dan Smith, Mrs. Jeanette Morey, Des Moines. Source: Lamoni Chronicle, Lamoni, IA, Thurs, 11 Aug 1932, p1

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Sidney James Werges's memorial is located at: Rose Hill Cemetery, Lamoni, Decatur County, USA.
When did Sidney James Werges death?
Sidney James Werges death on 6 Aug 1932 in Prairie City, Jasper County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.6250000
Longitude: -93.9475021

Family Members:

Parent

Frederick William Werges

(1858 - 1926)

Maggie Powell Werges

(1852 - 1961)

Spouse

Christiana “Anna” Sweeley Werges

(1886 - 1971)

Siblings

Ruth Mae Werges Luce

(1892 - 1977)

Children

Kathryn Maxine “Kay” Werges Beck

(1919 - 2001)

Byron Joseph Werges

(1928 - 2021)

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