Agnes Mary Dorsey (1936

Date : 01 May 1936
Location : St. Mary's Cemetery, Rock Valley, IA

Agnes Mary Dorsey infant daughter of Mrs. Albert Dorsey, nee Anna May Lowery of Rock Valley of Rock Valley passed away Wednesday noon. Agnes May was born in Saint Monica's Home in Sioux City, Iowa, January 21, 1936, passed out of this life April 20, 1936. She was three months and eight days old. Death due to bronchial pneumonia. The burial ceremony was performed Friday morning by Rev. A.J. Forester. A short ceremony was performed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Lowery on Friday morning in the St. Mary's cemetery.

Alton Democrat - May 8, 1936

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Agnes Mary Dorsey infant daughter of Mrs. Albert Dorsey, nee Anna May Lowery of Rock Valley of Rock Valley passed away Wednesday noon. Agnes May was born in Saint Monica's Home in Sioux City, Iowa, January 21, 1936, passed out of this life April 20, 1936. She was three months and eight days old. Death due to bronchial pneumonia. The burial ceremony was performed Friday morning by Rev. A.J. Forester. A short ceremony was performed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Lowery on Friday morning in the St. Mary's cemetery.

Source - Alton Democrat - May 8, 1936

Research notes for Agnes

Headstone reads May 6, 1935 - May 7, 1936. I'm not sure how to interpret this other than the fact that the headstone looks "newer" than most 1936 headstones. My guess is that it was placed much later (with incorrect dates).

Jan 21 1936 Birth		Birth of Agnes Dorsey
Apr 29 1936 Age 0		Death of Agnes Dorsey