Charles James Blakely (1905 - 1938)

BLAKELY, PENNINGTON, RIED, SANFORD, OHRN

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Date: 1/20/2018 at 13:00:06

The Osceola Sentinel, Osceola, Iowa
January 13, 1938, Page 7

Obituary.

Charles J . Blakely

Charles James Blakely, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Blakely, was born in Butler, Missouri, on August 29, 1905. With his parents he moved to Clarke county in 1911, where he lived until he was suddenly called home on January 5, 1938.

For several years he was employed by Carnes Brothers Construction Company but most of his life was spent at home helping his parents. He was honest and upright in all his dealings and holds the highest respect in the minds of all who knew him.

Those left to mourn his leaving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Blakely; one brother, Willie; seven sisters — Mrs. Anna Pennington of Norwood, Iowa, Mrs. Eulah Ried and Mrs. Beulah Sanford of Grant's Pass, Oregon, Mrs. Nellie Ohrn of San Diego, Calif., Ina of Chicago, Clara of Grant's Pass, Oregon, and Gertrude of Des Moines, in the immediate family. Thell Blakely and family, William Blakely and family of St. Louis, Mo., Sylvester and Clyde Blakely of Osceola.

Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. F. C. McCallon, Sunday at 2 o'clock p. m. from the Webster Funeral Home and interment was made at Bethel chapel cemetery.

Osceola Sentinel, Osceola, Iowa
January 20, 1938, Page 8

Card of Thanks
We wish to express our gratitude and thanks to the minister for his consoling words and to our friends, relatives and neighbors who so willingly gave their assistance during the sudden passing of our dear one.
Chester Blakely and Family,
Thell Blakely and Family,
Sylvester Blakely

The Osceola Sentinel, Osceola, Iowa
December 29, 1938

Chronological Review Of
Local Events During 1938

Sentinel Presents Paragraphs Concerning
Principal News Events As They Occurred
Week-By Week During Past Year:

Jan. 6- Charles Blakely dies in car crash near Earl Paul home.

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