Leonard married Alice Marie Nicholas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Norman found out he had lung cancer during the summer of 1958. After he attended Bibe Nicholas' funeral, Norman told some of the relatives that "Uncle Bide looked so peaceful....I want to join him".... and that night, he went to the front yard and used a shotgun on himself!

Died at about 11:30 p.m.

Obit:
Norman Nicholas of Jamaica Dies
Norman A. Nicholas, 54, of Jamaica, died at his home in Jamaica about 11:30 p.m. Thursday. His death was attributed to a self-inflicted gun shot wound. The cause of his act was given as despondency over an incurable illness. Funeral services have not yet been set pending word from relatives at a distance. The slininger Funeral Chapel at Jefferson is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Nicholas os survived by his wife, Ella; three daughters, Norma Hull of Dawson, Alice Maylor of Dana and Mrs. Donna Young of Glendale, Calif.; six sons, Bill Nicholas of Iowa City, Edward Nicholas of Perry and Danny Nicholas of Jamaica, also Harold, Robert and Frank Nicholas, all at home. One sister also survives.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, a half brother and one son who died in infancy.

We wish to thank our neighbors, friends and relatives for the flowers, food, cards and ***dts during the illness and loss of our husband and father.
Our special thanks to Rev. M. ** **ewart and to the Jamaica ****ies who served the dinner and ***ch. Your kindness will long be remembered.
Mrs. Ella Mae Nicholas and family.
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Norman married Dora Frances Welder on 06 Mar 1928. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

William was kicked in the chest by a horse which is what caused his death.

William married Alice Chambers on 04 Dec 1899 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa. Alice was born on 17 Nov 1860 in Marion County, Iowa; died on 17 May 1930 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]