hmtl5 Donald Lee Stokes b. 19 Oct 1932 Mallard, Palo Alto County, Iowa d. 27 Oct 1994: Gritton Genealogy

Donald Lee Stokes

Male 1932 - 1994  (62 years)


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  • Name Donald Lee Stokes 
    Born 19 Oct 1932  Mallard, Palo Alto County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3
    Gender Male 
    Died 27 Oct 1994  [1, 2, 3
    Buried Rush Lake Cemetery, Curlew, Palo Alto County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Person ID I2812  Gritton
    Last Modified 23 Dec 2018 

    Father Roy Charles Stokes,   b. 22 Feb 1885, Blain, Perry County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Jan 1973, Emmetsburg, Palo Alto County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 87 years) 
    Mother Lottie Ellen Nuss,   b. 23 Jan 1899, Wheatfield, Jasper County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Jul 1988, Rochester, Olmstead County, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 89 years) 
    Married 17 Jul 1918  Pocahontas, Pocahontas County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F348  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 19 Oct 1932 - Mallard, Palo Alto County, Iowa Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Rush Lake Cemetery, Curlew, Palo Alto County, Iowa Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • Obituary from Find a Grave
      The Emmetsburg Reporter
      Tuesday, November 1, 1994
      page 3

      OBITUARIES
      Funeral Services For Donald L. Stokes

      Mallard - Donald L. Stokes of Curlew died Thursday, Oct. 27, 1994, at Palo Alto County Hospital, Emmetsburg. He was 62.
      Funeral services for Mr. Stokes were held Monday, Oct. 31, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mallard. The Rev. Peter Fransco officiated.
      Burial was in Rush Lake Cemetery, Mallard. Military rites were conducted at the grave site by members of the Mallard American Legion Post.
      Casket bearers were Mark Schuller, Harlan Sonksen, Arnold Sonksen, Delwin Rettenmaier, Donald Mankle, William Pauk, Marshall Compson and Joseph Hood.
      Rosary services and vigil services were held Sunday, Oct. 30, at the Schellhammer-Harris Funeral Home in Mallard.
      Donald L. Stokes was born Oct. 19, 1932, the son of Roy and Charlotte (Nuss) Stokes. He attended school in Mallard and graduated from Mallard High School in 1950.
      On Feb. 14, 1953, Annette Conway and Donald Stokes were married in Mallard. The couple made their home in Emmetsburg before Mr. Stokes entered the U.S. Army in May, 1953. In August, 1954, he was given a medical discharge from the military and returned to Palo Alto County to resume farming.
      The Stokes lived in Curlew all of their married lives. In addition to farming, Mr. Stokes worked as a hail adjustor. Mr. Stokes was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mallard. He formerly served as a member of the Northwest Iowa Telephone Board and he belonged to the Mallard American Legion Post and had served as commander. He was a 4-H leader and a great sports fan, enjoying watching his children and grandchildren play.
      Survivors include his wife, Annette, of Curlew; a daughter, Chris Trushceff of Watertown, Minn.; four sons, Dan of Mallard, Ed of Gilbert, Ariz., Mark of Sioux City and Kirk of Glendale, Ariz.; and 12 grandchildren.
      Also surviving are four sisters, Margaret Weller of Mallard, Dorothy Johnson of Havelock, Veta Conway of Caledonia, Minn., and Beverly Williams of Webster City.
      Mr. Stokes was preceded in death by his parents; a brother; and twin grandsons.

      Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 23 December 2018), memorial page for Donald L. Stokes (19 Oct 1932

  • Sources 
    1. [S63] US Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File.

    2. [S16] US Social Security Applications and Claims Index.

    3. [S2] Find a Grave.