Obituary

  William N. Elson, 85, of Corning, died Saturday evening, March 4, at the State University of Iowa hospital at Iowa City. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 7 at 2 p. m. from the Roland Funeral Home in Corning. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
(Adams County Free Press, Thursday, March 9, 1961)

Wm. N. Elson

  Wm. N. Elson, the son of John and Rachael Elson, was born Dec. 1, 1875 at Corning, Ia., and passed away Saturday, March 4, 1961 at the University of Iowa hospital at the age of 85 years, 3 months and 3 days.
  He was united in marriage to Miss Ora Tucker on April 7, 1907. Wm. was a life-long resident of Corning and worked for the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad. He was kind, a good provider, had many friends, loved his flowers and garden.
  He is survived by his wife, Ora, a step-son , John D. Sullivan and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and two infant sisters.
  Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 7, 1961 at 2 p.m. from the Roland Funeral Home in Corning with Rev. Brown Garlock officiating. Music was by John Riegel and Mrs. Joe Cook. Pallbearers were John Hackett, Perry James, Gail Ogburn, Ed Wheatley, Sam McConkay and August Bauer. Interment was in Oak Hill cemetery.
(Adams County Free Press, Thursday, March 16, 1961)