Bert Brown Putney

Bert Putney, well known resident of this city, passed away Tuesday, at the home of his son, Virgil, in Burlington, IA, following a stroke. Burial will be in the Stronghurst Cem. with the Gittings-Sandine Post of the American Legion in charge of military rites.

He was born Aug. 2, 1871, a son of Ira Putney, Jr. and Azubah Ann Haislett. Brother to Harry Mc. & Gear Maxwell Putney; Minnie Alace Peterson, & Libbie Vie Armstrong. He married Mary Florence McIntire in Lomax, IL on Mar. 2, 1892. Their sons were Frederick, Victor, Ernest Franklin, Alva Claude, Delford Isaac, and Virgil Albert Putney. Their only daughter and youngest child, Grace Ann Putney, married Charles George Wheeler.

Mr. Putney came to Dallas City a number of years ago from Stronghurst and made his home here until recently, when his health failed and he spent much of his time in the home of his son, Virgil, and wife.

He was a veteran of World War I, having served as a cook with Bakery Company 9 and for 22 months was on duty overseas. The welfare of the World War II veterans was of great concern to him and he maintained a keen interest in the activities of the Legion as long as his health permitted. It was through Mr. Putney's efforts that the American flag was kept flying daily over the intersection of Oak and Third during World War II and for a time after the fighting ceased.

He was a member of the Dallas City Christian church and also the Good Fellowship Sunday School class.