Brown v. Kalene

Bridget Kalene died testate- on April 5, 1938, and her will, admitted to probate April 25, 1938, contained the following provisions:

“ (1) I direct that my executors herein after named shall first pay all of my lawful debts including all of the expenses of my last sickness and funeral and also pay to the pastor of St. Patrick’s Church of Iowa City, Iowa, the sum of $100 for masses for the repose of my soul and for my funeral services.

“ (2) I will, bequeath and devise all of the remainder of my property to my four daughters, Mary Brown, Margaret Pelzer, Ellen Kalene, and Catherine Kalene, share…