This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#183348) Dr. J.F. Abel <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=183348> AUTHOR: volunteer DATE: 2/9/2008 at 10:52:38 Surnames: ABEL,DAVIS Source: Burlington, Iowa, Hawk-Eye Gazette, Saturday, Feb. 7, 1953 Columbus Junction -- Dr. J. F. Abel, about 75, Columbus Junction veterinarian, was found dead in his hotel room at Muscatine in February 6. Dr. Abel, who lived alone at his home on West Hill, had been staying at Muscatine temporarily. He was born near Yarmouth and settled in Columbus Junction several years ago. His wife, the former Nelly Davis, died about a year ago. Surviving are a son, Floyd Abel, a patient in the Veterans Hospital at Knoxville; a brother, Louis Abel, Fort Madison, and a sister in California. The body is at the Stephens funeral home.