John Winans

John Winans, father of Ezra B Winans, south of Blair, died at 10 o’clock last Thursday morning from a paralytic stroke. The body was taken to Avoca, Iowa, for burial. He was 78 years old and was the father of four children, three of whom, with the wife have preceded him in death.

Enterprise 18 Oct 1918

John H. Winans, 78 years of age, died at the home of his son, E. B. Winans, south of Blair, last Thursday a. m. of paralysis. The body was taken to his former home, Avoca, Ia., for burial.

Note: Since the actual death date was not given, the news article date was used.