Joseph Francis Hagen ~ son of John and Eva (Asbaugh) Hagen
Leon Reporter, Leon, Iowa
Thursday, February 23, l922
JOSEPH FRANCIS HAGEN, son of JOHN and EVA (ASBAUGH) HAGEN, was born March l4, l858, departing this life, February 6, l922, at the age of 63 years, l0 months and 22 days.MR. HAGEN was born at Grand River, Iowa, although the home of his parents was near Davis City.When about l0 years old, with his parents, they moved to New Buda and since that time resided in his present home place for 53 years.He was married to MARY PARKHURST, December l2, l880 at New Buda.To this union were born seven children; ERNEST, 2 years of age preceded his father's passing.
MR. HAGEN leaves to mourn, his companion; FLORENCE LAPOINT, of Ottumwa; CORA M. FETTY, JACOB L., JOHN F., JOSEPH C., WM. HAROLD, all of the home neighborhood, two brothers, LATTA, of near Davis City, and JOHN, of Nebraska.
MR. HAGEN was widely known throughout this community and a fine citizen and will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.Funeral services were at Saints' Church, Davis City, Iowa, Wednesday, February 8th, at 2:30 p.m.Interment at I.O.O.F. Cemetery.Sermon by D.C. White, with Sister Post of Davis City, in charge of music.
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