Obituary of William Everett Cruse, Hardin County, Illinois Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives Copyright 1999 Wanda Reed Name of Deceased: William Everett Cruse Name of Newspaper: Hardin County Independent Date of Newspaper: 9 Jan 1930 William Everett Cruse was born January 18, 1901 died December 15, 1929 at East Alton, Illinois. Everett was the eldest son of Anna B. Pennell by a former marriage. He was married to Miss Phoebe Hobbs September 16th. 1922. Everett's friends were numbered by those who made his acquaintenance. He will be greatly missed in the many circles of life especially the church and Sunday School. He professed faith in Christ in 1923 and united with the Mt. Zion Church in Hardin County and ever afterwards lived a devoted christian even in his last hours singing praises to our Christ and King. We feel that our loss is heaven's gain and while we mourn his leave here below the Lord has said, "Come unto me all that labour, and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. Those left to mourn are his companion, Mrs. Phoebe Cruse, his mother, Anna B. Pennell, four sisters, one brother and one half brother namely: Gertie Grounds, Ethyl McDowell, a twin Phene Richeston, Lois Hobbs, Loyd Cruse and Seba Pennell also his grandfather William Winters, two aunts, three uncles besides many relatives and friends. Weep not friends for even the hope of hte future is the brighter. Funeral services were conducted by the wirter at Mt. Zion in Hardin county in the presence of his sorrowing friends after which all that was mortal of Brother Everett was conveyed to the Adams Cemetery there laid to rest to await the Great Judgment when all shall come forth to answer to the final call. Written by M. F. Oxford. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 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