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William A “Will” Duus

Birth	:	8 Jul 1880 Le Mars, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	10 Oct 1905 Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Memorial Cemetery, Le Mars, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.7875000, -96.1504920
Plot	:	Block 8 Lot 5
Inscription	:	WILLIAM A./1880-1905
Description	:	The LeMars Globe Post, Le Mars, Iowa, Wednesday, 11 Oct 1905, Page 2 per newspaperarcive: Will A. Duus Dies Suddenly. Will A. Duus, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Duus of LeMars, died in Omaha on Tuesday morning at about two o'clock after an illness of only a few days, of spinal meningitis. Mr. Duus was taken sick at Shenandoah and wrote the state agent of his illness and was advised to take a lay-off for a few days. He did so and felt considerably better and went out on the road again, but became sick and returned to... Read More	The LeMars Globe Post, Le Mars, Iowa, Wednesday, 11 Oct 1905, Page 2 per newspaperarcive: Will A. Duus Dies Suddenly. Will A. Duus, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Duus of LeMars, died in Omaha on Tuesday morning at about two o'clock after an illness of only a few days, of spinal meningitis. Mr. Duus was taken sick at Shenandoah and wrote the state agent of his illness and was advised to take a lay-off for a few days. He did so and felt considerably better and went out on the road again, but became sick and returned to Shenandoah and on Sunday went to Omaha to spend a few days with his cousin, Marcus Cook. On Sunday he became much worse and physicians were called, who ministered to him and they did not think his condition alarming. He grew steadily worse and died on Tuesday morning. Mr. Duus was apprised of his death by wire and with Mrs. Duus left on the 10:40 train for Omaha. It is expected that the funeral will be held from the house on Thursday afternoon. Another Obituary (only partially posted here): The LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel, Lemars, Iowa, Friday, 13 Oct 1905, Page 4 per newspaperarchive: DEATH OF WILL DUSS (sic). LeMars Young Man Is Stricken and Dies After a Very Brief Illness. ... In receipt of the telegram Mr. and Mrs. Duus left immediately for Omaha and returned on the midnight train bringing the body of their son with them. The train was met at the depot by a guard of honor from the LeMars Elks lodge of which the deceased was a member, and accompanied to the residence on Madison street. Will A. Duus was born in LeMars on July 8, 1880, and had completed his twenty fifth year but a short time ago. He was reared and educated in this city attending the high school. After leaving school he was employed as clerk in the postoffice under Postmaster A. Thoma, where he proved efficient and obliging in his duties. He subsequently took up work in the insurance business and worked in his father's office and with the German Mutual Insurance company of this city. About six weeks ago he was offered a good position with the German of Freeport Insurance company, as assistant state agent in Iowa, and left here for Charter Oak to make his headquarters. He was a bright young man and was regarded as a good insurance man by those qualified to judge and the position he had so lately acquired was considered only a stepping stone to farther advancement. He was good hearted and jovial and popular among a large circle of friends, who are shocked at his sudden death. His death is a sad blow to his father and mother and three sisters, as he was the only son, and the sympathy of the community goes out to the bereaved. Mr. and Mrs. Duus have been called upon to part with four sons and a daughter previous to this affliction and their cup of sorrow is indeed filled. The funeral was held on Thursday afternoon at the First Presbyterian church and was very largely attended. ...

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William A “Will” Duus's memorial is located at: Memorial Cemetery, Le Mars, Plymouth County, USA.
When did William A “Will” Duus death?
William A “Will” Duus death on 10 Oct 1905 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 42.7875000
Longitude: -96.1504920

Family Members:

Parent

Andrew Matthew Duus

(1849 - 1934)

Grace “Gerbrig” Wynia Duus

(1854 - 1946)

Siblings

(1875 - 1876)

(1876 - 1877)

(1878 - 1886)

(1883 - 1883)

(1884 - 1886)

Clara Bella Duus Mieras

(1889 - 1958)

Esther Ruth Duus Sherman

(1892 - 1983)

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