Grundy County IL Archives Obituaries.....Overocker, William 1890
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Morris Herald, Mar 1890
Died, William Overocker, March 5, at the age of 57 years, 2 months and 12 
days. He had been troubled for several years with asthma, and was taken about 
4 weeks ago with lagrippe but was not considered dangerously ill until only a 
few hours before his death. He was born in Oneida county, N. Y., Dec 23, 1832. 
In which State he lived until 1879 when he came to Grundy county, Ill., where 
he has since resided. He was a butcher by trade, but had farmed, since coming 
west, until last fall, when he moved into the village and opened up a butcher 
shop. He was married March 16, 1856, to Miss Amy Westcott, from which union 
three children were born, Edgar W., Ina M. and Fred, all of whom are living. 
Mrs. Overocker died Dec 25, 1862. He was again married Dec 5, 1864, to Miss 
Jennie Pratt. From this union there were 7 children born, Emma A., Cora E., 
William H., Dora F., Ada M., Eva M. and Ella J. The former died January 1, 
1866, and the latter September 12, 1884. Mr. Overocker and wife, were 
converted and united with the Protestant Methodist church in 1877. He died in 
full faith of his experience. He was a kind husband and an indulgent parent. 
The funeral service was held on Saturday at 10 o'clock in the M. E. church, 
Rev. McAllister officiating. The remains were interred in the Viner cemetery. 

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