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Leonard Shebetka-Su Friday Following OperationLEONARD SHERETKAThe mystery of life and death came home very keenly to friends and relatives of Leonard Shebetka, when word came Friday of his untimely death. No matter how much one is expecting: the visit of death, we are never quite prepared for It, and the shock is almost more than one can bear, especially for those closest to him, Leonard was a young man of splen did characted, quiet and unassuming and deeply devoted to his mother and father. We cannot understand why one so well liked and who had so much to live for should be taken, but it is not for us to judge. Surely God knows ‘best. To know Leonard, was to love him and this was certainly evidenced by the lovely flowers sent to the residence, by the many who called to express their sympathy, and by the large numbers who attended the funeral service.ObituaryLeonard Shebetka, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Shebetka, of Fairfax, Iowa, was born July 10, 1913 andpassed away at the Mercy hospital in Cedar Rapids Friday afternoon, November 2G, 1937.Leonard attended the Cloud school in Monroe township, finishing the seventh grade. He then came to Ox ford and attended grades and high school here for three years, making his home with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Newkirk. Leonard made many friends here, who will greatly miss him.He was a member of the C. S. A. lodge at Swisher, Iowa.He Is survived by his parents, and many uncles and aunts, and other relatives, who greatly mourn his passing.Funeral services were held at the home at 9 a. m. Monday and at 9:30 in St. Patrick’s Church' at Fairfax, conducted by the Rev. Father J. J, Bu-zyn ski.Burial was made in the Andersoncemetery.Mis smiling way and glad face,Are a pleasure to recall;He had a kindly word for each,And died beloved by all.Someday we hope to meet him, Someday, we know not when,To clasp * *s hand in a better land, Never to part again.CARD OF THANKSWe will always hold in grateful remembrance the kind words and thoughtful acts of our many friends, neighbors and relatives in our deep sorrow in the loss of our dear son. We are also grateful to Rev. Buzzki, the choir for their assistance, and for the beautiful floral tributes sent.Mr. and Mrs. Wnt. Shebetka.
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Johnson County Democrat
Oxford, Iowa, US
Thu, Dec 02, 1937
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