Obituary of Jane CONN, Hardin County, Illinois Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives Copyright 1999 Wanda Reed Name of Deceased: Jane CONN Name of Newspaper: Hardin County Independent Date of Newspaper: 11 Jul 1929 Jane Conn, oldest daughter of Benjamin and Elizabeth Birch was born at Rising Sun, IN September 24, 1848, died at her home near Elizabethtown Friday morning June 14, 1929 at 7 o'clock at the age of 80 years, 8 months and 10 days old. When about 10 years of age she came to Illinois with her parents and located in Hardin County where her childhood was spent and she grew up to useful womanhood. She was united in marriage with Lewis Conn in the year of 1872. This happy couple established a home in Hardin County and for many years they traversed life's pathway together sharing the joys and sorrows that came into their life with the spirit that only exists where true love resides. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Conn was blest with a family of nine children; four sons and five daughters, all of whom are living except one son who died in infancy. She also leaves two brothers, one sister and 15 grandchildren to mourn her departure. Aunt Jane as she was affectionately called, possessed a high standard of moral honor in every phase. Simplicity in every day life ruled her conduct throught out her life. She was gently quiet and unassuming in her manner. She was very industrious and taught her family to see the beauty in the simple things of life, and the nobility of service in doing well the every day tasks which come to the home. Truly she was the "keeper of the home." Devotion to her children after her husband's death in 1907 was the outstanding characteris- tic of her character. Through the influence of her life her faithfulness to her children, she leaves behind a monument that endures. She was converted in 1914. She never united her membership with any church burt was of the Christian faith or Church of Christ. Until about a year before her death she was very active and could perform her daily tasks. Her health began to break and June 8, 1928 she was stricken with paralysis which proved fatal. Although she was bed-fast for one year and six days, she never once complained but bore all with steadfast courage. During all the months of her illness, her children never tired of caring for mother. Some of them were at her bed-side all the time trying to alleviate her pain. The funeral was conducted by Rev. J. R. Palmer at the home first because one daughter, Adaline, could not attend the funeral at the church, then also at the Peters Creek Church of Peters Creek after which the body was conveyed to the cemetery and buried beside her husband. A beautiful and useful life was brought to a close by the passing of the dear mother, leaving an aching void in the hearts of her children and friends who knew her. Sleep dear mother in peace, until the morning dawns and the clouds pass away. Written by Hattie Rittenhouse. ------------------------------------------------------------------ USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organiza- tions or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contri- butor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ----------------------------------------------------------------- File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Wanda Reed