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Submitted: 11/13/19 • Approved: 11/15/19 • Last Updated: 11/18/19 • R823336-G823335-S3
Ira
Oct 29, 1864
Oct 12, 1907
Son of Major Penelton Roberts
Elizabeth
Feb 12, 1865
Nov 21, 1921
Obituary.
Ira L. Roberts was born in Kirksville, Mo., October 26th [sic], 1864, and died at his home in Kirksville, October 12, 1907 at 9:30 a.m. He was married to Elizabeth Cooley, August 10, 1884 to which union were born four daughters, who with his wife survive to mourn his death. Mr. Roberts was a kind and loving husband and father, a good citizen and an honerable [sic] business man.
The funeral was held at the Baptist church at 10 o'clock Monday, conducted by Rev. H.J. Everely, after which interment was made in Highland Park cemetery.
Kirksville Democrat
Kirksville, Missouri
October 18, 1907
Photo donated by Larry and Susan Olson
Contributed on 11/13/19
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Record #: 823336