Delbert John
Mar 15,1920 - Feb 5,1975
Submitted by: Jo Aguirre

MULHALL - Delbert John , 53, died Wednesday evening at his home following a farm accident.  His funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in the Union Chapel Church east of Hennessey with Rev. Glen Miller officiating.

Burial will follow in Lyon Valley Cemetery under the direction of Cordry and Son Funeral Home, Hennessey. Highway Trooper Carlton said the body of Delbert John, of Mulhall, was found tangled in plow blades of a tractor he was driving while plowing a muddy field. Carlton said family members began searching for John when he failed to return home from plowing. They found the body about three hours later, Carlton said.  

John was born March 15, 1920, in Marshall. He grew up in that community .  On Aug. 6, 1969, he married Rosa Adams.  They lived in Mulhall where he farmed.  He was a member of the IOOF Lodge.

Survivors include his wife, Rosa, of the home; one step-son, Tommy Webb, Guthrie; one step-daughter, Mrs. Shirley Panick, Britton; three grandsons; and his mother Mrs. Carrie John, Hennessey.