Item taken from Iowa City Press, Iowa City, IA, Dec 7, 1918
Death claims Mrs. A. D. Means
Mrs. Alice M. Means, wife of A. D. Means, passed away at the family home, 606 S. Johnson Street, last evening, at 6pm after an illness of nearly a fortnight's duration. The funeral arrangements will be made after absent kinsfolk arrive.
Mrs. Means had lived west of Unity, Johnson county, prior to four years ago,when she removed to Iowa City.
Surving are her husband, four daughters and three sons -- Mrs. Faith Snyder, Hummer Chapel; Laura F., a teacher at New Sharon; Glenn G., a warrior in France; Mildred, a teacher in Union township; Helen, a teacher at Frendale; Paul of Maysville, MO; and David at home.
Mrs. Means was a good woman and a true wife, mother and friend. She will be mourned by many.
(*Her maiden name was Alice Mickey, born 12 May 1863, daughter of Jonathan and Mary Mickey.)