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Frances Elizabeth Gerber

Female 1914 - 1934  (20 years)


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  • Name Frances Elizabeth Gerber  [1
    Birth 24 Apr 1914  King City, Gentry County, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Female 
    Death 14 Jun 1934  Oregon, Holt County, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Obituary 29 Jun 1934  King City, Gentry County, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Tri-County News 


    • Mrs. Arthur Sowell

      Frances Elizabeth Gerber, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Gerber, was born near Kinar City. Mo.,  April 24, 1914, and passed away at the home of her parents June 14, l934, at the age of 20 years, 2 months and 20 days.

      At the age of 17 she united with the Assembly of God church in St. Joseph, remaining faithful till death.

      On Jan. 24, 1930, she was united in marriage to Arthur Sowell of St. Joseph. To this union one child was born.

      Mrs. Sowell had been in ill health for some time having been in the hospital for several months. After all efforts to save her life failed, she was brought to the home of her parents to spend her last days. She had a loving and kind disposition, greeting everyone with a smile. She leaves to mourn her departure her husband, Arthur Sowell, and one daughter, Carolene Frances, age 21 months; her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Gerber of Oregon, Mo.; two sisters, Mrs. Grace King,  Halls, Mo., and Goldie at home; five brothers, Clyde of St. Joseph, Mo.; George of Forbes, Mo.; Charley of Nodaway, Mo.; Guy and Milton at home. She also leaves many other relatives and friends.
    Person ID I17368  CCBasic
    Last Modified 27 Dec 2022 

    Father Chris Gerber   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Mother (Gerber)   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Family ID F6681  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Arthur Lloyd Sowell,   b. 10 Jul 1909   d. 11 Oct 1987 (Age 78 years) 
    Marriage 24 Jan 1930  [1
    Children 
     1. Carolene Sowell,   b. 7 Sep 1932   d. 17 Feb 1997 (Age 64 years)
    Family ID F6680  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 26 Dec 2022 

  • Sources 
    1. [S41] Missouri. King City., Missouri, Gentry County, King City -- The Tri-County News Newspaper (Online), 26 Dec 2022, "Mrs. Arthur Sowell," 29 June 1934, p. 5, col. 4; digital images(https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/223470699 : accessed 26 Dec 2022).