BONEBRAKE - Francis Marion
Source: Ames Iowa Daily Tribune Fri 12 Aug 1932 p 10
Francis Marion, son of Simon G. and Cynthia A. Bonebrake was born near Veedersburg, Indiana Feb 15, 1851 and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Roy Keeney, west of Kelley, Iowa, Aug 9, 1932 being at the time of his death, 81 years 5 months 21 days old. He came with his parents to Iowa at the age of two where he spent all his life. He was united in marriage to Mary Frances Wilderman Jones in Aug 1884. She preceded in death in 1926. To this union were born two daughters, Mrs. CN Mecaskey who preceded him in death Sept 1924 and Mrs. Roy Keeney of near Kelley at whose home he died. One stepson preceded him in death. He leaves beside his daughter, one stepdaughter, Mrs. JE Coffman of 609 Grand Avenue, Ames and four granddaughters, Wanda Mecaskey of Ames; Bessie Keeney of Kelley; Mrs. Walter Hill of Baltimore, Maryland, Mrs. Thornton Noble of Vinton, Iowa also three sisters, Mrs. George Clark of Clinton, Mrs. IA Heacock of Sac City, Mrs. Paul Peterson of Ames. In early life he became a member of the Church of Christ and remained true to his faith. He transferred his membership to the Zenorsville Evangelical Church in 1913.
Card of Thanks -- we wish to thank our neighbors and friends for their kind help, sympathy, song service and beautiful floral offerings during the death of our father -- Mr. and Mrs. Roy Keeney; Mr. and Mrs. JE Coffman - Mr. CN Mecaskey