Wells Family - Person Sheet
Wells Family - Person Sheet
NameLee John Burns 
Birth13 Feb 1889, Tama Co, IA
Death26 May 1940, Iowa City, Johnson Co, IA
Burial28 May 1940, Oakland Cem, Iowa City, Johnson Co, IA
MemoRev P.J. O'Reilly, Oakland section, block: Fernland, Lot 112, Space 4
OccupationAutomobile Salesman
Misc. Notes
Served in the Wagoner, 165 Depot Brigade.
[Obituary] Iowa City Press-Citizen - Monday, 27 May 1940; pg 13
Lee Burns, 51, Dies at Home - Funeral Services Will Be Held at 9 o'Clock Wednesday
Lee J. Burnes, 51, died at 10:40 o'clock Sunday evening at his home at 831 Clark street death resulted from a heart attack. Born February 13 1889, in Tama county, Mr. Burns came to Iowa City 13 years ago as an automobile salesman. His marriage to Eva M. Wells took place in 1930.
Surviving are his widow; his father, P.J. Burns of Minneapolis, Minn.; three sisters, Mrs. E. E. Bennett of Minneapolis, Mrs. H.S. Batters of Rockford, Ill., and Miss Lillian Burns of Cedar Rapids, and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Burns served overseas during the World War and received honorable discharge. He was a member of the American Legion and of St. Patrick's church.
Funeral services are planed for 9 o'clock Wednesday morning at St. Patrick's with the Rev. P.J. O'Reilly in charge. Burial will be in Oakland cemetery. The remains are at Beckman's.
[Obituary] Iowa City Press-Citizen - Monday, 27 May 1940; pg 13
Lee Burns, 51, Dies at Home - Funeral Services Will Be Held at 9 o'Clock Wednesday
Lee J. Burnes, 51, died at 10:40 o'clock Sunday evening at his home at 831 Clark street death resulted from a heart attack. Born February 13 1889, in Tama county, Mr. Burns came to Iowa City 13 years ago as an automobile salesman. His marriage to Eva M. Wells took place in 1930.
Surviving are his widow; his father, P.J. Burns of Minneapolis, Minn.; three sisters, Mrs. E. E. Bennett of Minneapolis, Mrs. H.S. Batters of Rockford, Ill., and Miss Lillian Burns of Cedar Rapids, and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Burns served overseas during the World War and received honorable discharge. He was a member of the American Legion and of St. Patrick's church.
Funeral services are planed for 9 o'clock Wednesday morning at St. Patrick's with the Rev. P.J. O'Reilly in charge. Burial will be in Oakland cemetery. The remains are at Beckman's.
Spouses
Birth4 Jan 1882, Iowa City, Johnson Co, IA
Death25 Mar 1974, Iowa City, Johnson Co, IA
Burial27 Mar 1974, Oakland Cem, Iowa City, Johnson Co, IA
MemoRev C. Dendy Garrett, Oakland section, block: Fernland, Lot 112, Space 4
Occupationbookkeeper and cashier
FatherJacob M. Wells (1857-1936)
MotherMary Matilda Swartz (1862-1930)
Misc. Notes
Listed as 48, single and a bookkeeper for a transfer company with her widowed father in the 1930 census at 729 Clark St.
Listed as Eva M. Burns in 1932 voter registration as documented in her delayed birth certificate. She was living at 831 Clark St at the time.
[Obituary] Iowa City Press-Citizen - Tuesday, 26 March 1974; Pg 2A
Eva M. burns, 92, formerly of 831 south Clark street, died Monday at a local nursing home, following a lengthy illness.
Funeral services are set for 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Beckman-Butherus Funeral Home, the Rev. C. Dendy Garrett officiating. Burial will be in Oakland cemetery. Visitation will begin at the funeral home at 4 p.m. today.
Born Jan. 4, 1882 in West Liberty (sic), she was the daughter of Jacob and Mattie Swartz Wells. She moved to Iowa City as a child, attended public schools here, and was married to Lee Burns. She was employed for a number of years as a bookkeeper and cashier at several Iowa City firms. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, the Royal Neighbors and the Daughters of the American Revolution. A niece and three nephews survive. Her husband and a brother died earlier.
Listed as Eva M. Burns in 1932 voter registration as documented in her delayed birth certificate. She was living at 831 Clark St at the time.
[Obituary] Iowa City Press-Citizen - Tuesday, 26 March 1974; Pg 2A
Eva M. burns, 92, formerly of 831 south Clark street, died Monday at a local nursing home, following a lengthy illness.
Funeral services are set for 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Beckman-Butherus Funeral Home, the Rev. C. Dendy Garrett officiating. Burial will be in Oakland cemetery. Visitation will begin at the funeral home at 4 p.m. today.
Born Jan. 4, 1882 in West Liberty (sic), she was the daughter of Jacob and Mattie Swartz Wells. She moved to Iowa City as a child, attended public schools here, and was married to Lee Burns. She was employed for a number of years as a bookkeeper and cashier at several Iowa City firms. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, the Royal Neighbors and the Daughters of the American Revolution. A niece and three nephews survive. Her husband and a brother died earlier.
Marriage22 Jul 1930, Dubuque Co, IA
No Children