Obituary for Sherman Browning Hardin County, Illinois OBITUARY Sherman Browning was born 7 april 1865-died 9 May 1924. His death was a great shock to his family and many friends. While crossing a rocky branch he stepped on a rock that turned causing him to fall, and in falling bursted an abdominal rupture from which he had suffered for some time, with perhaps other internal injuries. All that skilled physicians, faithful companion, children and friends could do, was done for his relief, but all in vain. Death came to his relief in about 36 hours. Mr. Browning was conscious to the end, he realized the end was near and told his loved ones that his suffering would soon be over. When asked if he was prepared to die, his answer was, "there is no uneasiness on my part." So we sorrow not as those who have no hope. Mr. Browning was married in the year of 1887 to Miss Hannah Rutherford, the daughter of Arch Rutherford, to this union was born one child now Mrs. Moses Suits, his first wife having preceded him in the journey of life. He was married the second time, in the year 1895, to Miss Emma Oxford, the daughter of the late Robert Oxford, to this union was born five children two girls and three boys. He leaves a loving companion, six children-six grand children, and other relatives and also a large number of friends to mourn his sudden departure. He was an industrious farmer, loved and respected by his many friends. In the passing of Brother Browning, the county has lost one of its best citizens. Let us follow the teaching of Jesus that when our life here is over we may join in that great reunion over there. Life is very short at the best. As a word of comfort to the bereaved compantion and children, will say in the language of David, that weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning. Funeral services were May 9th. at the Hall cemetery, conducted by W.E. Dutton, after which his body was laid to rest to await the resurrection. Written by A Friend Taken from the "Hardin County Independent" published in Hardin Co. IL. 12 June 1924 Vol. 51 #49 --------------------------------------------------------------------- UGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, 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