Dr. THOMAS B. LACEY, a thirty-third degree Mason and while active one of the most prominent physicians in this section of the state of Iowa, holding the chair of surgery in the Creighton Medical Institute, died at his home 540 Sixth Avenue. Dr. lacey was one of a family of physicians. His father and his grandfather were physicians and his son Thomas Lacey, has followed in the same profession. In addition to being a thirty-third degree Mason, deceased was past grand commander of the Knights Templars of Iowa and past grand high priest of Royal Arch masons. He was also a prominent member and past exalted ruler of the Council Bluffs Lodge of Elks.

Five years ago he was forced to relinquish his practice and has since been an invalid, gradually losing ground. He is survived by his son Dr. Thomas Lacey and his brother Charles Lacey of Chicago, who was with him at the time of his death. He had been in the city for thirty-one years and at the time of his death was 55 years of age. The funeral will take place from the residence Wednesday afternoon.

Dr. Thomas B. Lacey was born in New Milford, Connecticut in1852. The family emigrated to Racine, Wisconsin from New England, thence to Chicago in 1863. He received his literary education in Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio, and going from there to the Chicago Medical College, he graduated in 1875. He practiced at the soldiers' home in Milwaukee for one year after leaving the medical school, then came to this city, where he has spent practically the whole of his professional life.