OBITUARIES FROM 1900 TO 1915 - PUTNAM COUNTY, Illinois TAKEN FROM THE PUTNAM RECORD Hennepin, IL Cottage Hill, April 24, 1900 Curtis Anthony Chance passed to the othe shore on last Friday about 5 PM and was laid to rest in Florid yesterday. Reverend Bliss officiating. The remains were followed to their last resting place by a large circle of friends. Rest in peace. WENESDAY, MAY 2, 1900 CURTIS ANTHONY CHANCE Last week, the record gave a mere announcement of the death of Anthony Chance of Cottage Hill, haveing no data at that time from which to form an obituary. Mr. Chance as many of our readers know, had been in declinging health for the past three years and neither medicine or change of climite it seems had the power to stay the disease which had taken a hold upon him. He had tried many physicians, visited the famous mineral springs of Colorado and other parts, but all to no purpose and on April 20, his spirit took its flight to the world beyond. Deceased was born in Putnam County May 18, 1849 and died April 20, 1900, age 50 years, 11 months and two days. He grew to manhood in the vicinity of his birth, and on December 31, 1872, he was united in marriage with Miss Esther Allen, who died July 22, 1886, leaving him with six children, 5 sons and one daughter. October 4, 1887, he was again married to Sara A. Springer, by whom he had 4 children. Of the ten children, 2 daughters, one by the first wife and one by the second, are deceased. The widow and eight children survive to mourn the loss of an affectionate husband and kind father. He spent all of his life in Putnam County and his body now rests in the Florid cemetery, where the funeral services were held, conducted by Reverend Bliss. Cottage Hill - September 4, 1900 W.B. Cassell and O.W. Allen went to Decatur to pay the last tribute to their uncle, Thomas Albert, last Saturday. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1901 OBITURARIES Judge Augustus Cassell, January 3, 1813 and February 8, 1901 are the dates by which are identified the life of Augustus Cassell. One whose long life was one of activity and usefullness. A kind and loving friend and neighbor, none knew him but to love and honor him. Augustus Cassell was born in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania January 3, 1813. Coming west in 1836 and settling in Putnam County. His wife was formerly Miss Mary Baar, to whom he was married November 14, 1832, she being also a native of Lebanon. To this union were born 9 children. John H. , William B., Sarah A., Allson K., Rufus L., Mary E., Isador, Augustus, and Sidney. Three of which the reaper death hath gathered into his fold. Both himself and wife were members of the Methodist Church. Mr. Cassell was a cabinet maker by trade and very ingenious in the use of tools. For several years, he owned and conducted a steam saw mill, and was once a mercantile business at Florid. He was elected county judge in 1872 and again in 1876 and was Justice of the Peace for 27 years. Mr. Cassell's last sickness was of but short duration, although he had been failing in health for some time. But patiently he bore it, and seemed waiting to be born by angels hands to that celestial home above, where we'll never know a sorrow when we are there. Many times during the day, he spoke of going home to Jesus. The remains were taken to Florid and placed beside those of his wife and children, Monday, February 11, at 10:00 AM. ASLEEP IN THE ARMS OF JESUS The hallow is orr and ended, the sun gone down in the west, The loving tie is broken, The soul at rest, sweet rest. The messenger so quietly came, the reeper whose name is death. Bore him away on angels wing, To the home above so pure and blest. A hollow of joy spread orr his soul, as he welcomed the heavenly host. Friends and relatives there to meet, Oh the half can never be told. We'll miss thee greatly, miss thee, as on through life we go. May our lives be just and pure and blest, And waves of sorrow eternally flow. To say I will met but mean it must say fairwell, as one dear ones fall asleep. Fall asleep to wake with Jesus, Never more to wail and weep. This my prayer through life shall be, last, let hopes bright light forever shine, That wear this way of life is orr, In that fair climb. Peoria Cassell Wednesday, April 10, 1901 Last week, the record stated the Mrs. Emily Allen of Henry, had suffered a stroke of appolexie, while walking on the street and there was little hope for her recovery. She was taken sick, Friday afternoon, March 29, and lingered in an unconsious state until Wednesday morning April 3, when death ended her suffering. We copy the following from the Henry Republican from April 4. Mrs. Emily Durley Allen, 2nd daughter of Madison Durley and Mary Elizabeth Harrison, was born in Hennepin, August 25, 1845. Suffering the loss of her mother at the age of less than 2 months, she was cared for by her paternal grandmother until the marriage of her father to Mrs. Rose Anna Hale of Louisville, Kentucky, February 10, 1847. Her girlhood was spent in that old home town, where she was an active member of the M.E. Church and Sunday school. Here on March 25, 1869, she was married to William Alfred Allen and the new household was started on the old ground. With the exception of a short time spent in Anita, Iowa, her husband being in the busniness there for a year or two, her life life has been spent in Illinois and on the banks of the picturess Illinois River. Though it was not her lot to inherit fortune, yet the riches of a warm heart and a tender loving spirit were her portion, friends always finding welcome at her door from which no needy one was ever turned away. To this family were born two daughters, Mary Margaret and Mildred Floyd. Moving to Henry in the year 1886, or there abouts, this family circle was unbroken until the loss of her husband and father who was called to his home on October 8, 1896. Four years later, April 3, 1901, this devoted wife and faithful mother, was permitted to enter into rest, her life ebbing away in the early morning of the beautiful day, embalated of the beautiful morning of the life beyond. The remains were brought to Hennepin Friday morning and at 11:00 Reverne A.K. Tellis, of Henry delivered a very able sermon in the congregational church, after which internment took place in the Riverside cemetery beside the grave of her husband W.A. Allen, who died in 1896. TAKEN FROM THE PUTNAM RECORD MAY 1, 1901 Nancy A. Lester was born in Washington, Indiana, April 27, 1844 and died on April 26, 1901, thus lacking one day of being 57 years of age. September 10, 1865, she was united in marriage with William H. Lucas and in the following year they moved in Hennepin, Illinois, where they have since lived with the exception of 2 years they spent in Indiana. Seven children have been born to them, six of whom died in infancy. One, Mrs. Minnie Downey is left with her husband and two brothers James C. and Robert H. Lester of Washington, Indiana to mourn the loss of this loved one. In early girlhood Mrs. Lucas united with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Indiana. In November, 1883, she with her husband united with the Congregational Church in Hennepin of which she has been a faithful and consistent member. Her life which has been quiet and unsurpassing, has been beautified by kindly deeds and gentle ways. Her great love for her home and family, always a prominent characteristic of her nature, never prevented her from being charitable to the needy and doing much in her quiet way for those about her. She had lived a life of suffering and pain, but endured it with a wonderful patience and a trust in her savior which was unshaken. But the suffering for which she was called upon to undergo made her long for home, where there is no sorrow and many times asked .......(can't read).....The funeral services were held in the Congregational Church last Saturday at 10:00 PM conducted by Reverend P. M. France of Eldin Iowa, former pastor of the church of which the deceased was a member, and in accordance with her request. The remains were interred in the Riverside Cemetery and the large number of friends present, evinced the high esteem the community had for the departed. Cottage Hill, December 8, 1902 Word came last Wednesday, announcing the death of Jennie Dunbar of Atkinson, Illinois. She had been a resident of Putnam County many years ago and no doubt is remembers by the older residents. She was the grandmother of Mrs. H.P. Allman and Mrs. A.C. Foster. At the time of her death, she was about 96 years old. April 6, 1904 Cottage Hill - April 4 John Chance, father of C.A. Chance deceased, died in the Oxbow Saturday morning. Has been a sufferer of paralysis for some time. Funeral today at 11:00 from the residence of Ed Chance. He leaves 5 sons and three daughters, four children having preceded him. He was 77 years old. FRONT PAGE, WENESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1904 Mrs. Sarah M. Cassell, under date of December 19, 1904, P.A. Cassell writes us from Pomona, California of the death of his wife Mrs. Cassell. Mrs. Cassell was a daughter of Paul Cramer and after her marriage to P.A. Cassell, lives just west of Florid. Mr. Cassell send us the following clipping from his home paper. Mrs. Sarah M. Cassell , wife of P.A. Cassell of Long Beach, California, died at Elsinore on December 12, at the age of 60 years. The remains were brought to Pomona yesterday and funeral sevices will be conducted by Reverend T.H. Cornish from the Baptist Church, corner of 4th and Elm Streets and 2:00 on Friday afternoon, December 16. Mrs. Cassell leaves a husband and one daughter, Mrs. G.M. Herron of Pomona. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 1905 The Passing of Michael Daily Michael Daily, better know as Blind Mike died at the country farm here Saturday night about 12:00 from infirmities of old age and heart failure. Michael Daily was born in Ireland and came to this country in early life. He would have been 80 year old October. The first we can learn of his presence in this section was in 1853 or 1854 when the Peoria Branch of the Rock Island Road was building and he came as a laborer on that work. About that time his eyes began to fail and in 1865, forty years ago he came to Hennepin. He was totally blind. For several years he managed to support himself but as age crept up on him, he was obliged to ask for assistance and for a number of years was partially supported by the county and he eventually became a total charge. The last 15 years of his life was spent at the Country Farm and he had become to feeble to care for himself and got partial support. Funeral services were held at St. Patrick's church on Monday at 10:00 , conducted by the Reverend Father Clark, and internment followed in the Catholic cemetery. FRONT PAGE, WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 1905 HENRY CASSELL PASSES AWAY On July 15, 1905, Henry Cassel passed to the other shore, at his home in Florid, age 79 years, 4 months and 14 days. Deceased was born in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania back in 1826 and came to Putnam County in 1840 at the age of 14 years. On September 18, 1847, he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Bashore. To this union, two children were born, Katy E. and Charles W. , both of whom died in early childhood. In 1854, he and his wife moved to Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, where they resided until February 1899, when they returned to Putnam County and again took up their residence in Florid. Mr. and Mrs. Cassell united with the M.E. Church 22 years ago under the ministrations of a noted evangelist and have been true and faithful Christians ever since. Henry Cassell was an honest and industrious man and accumulated considerable property during his life-time. He was quite the unassuming man, strictly honest with his dealing with his fellow man. The funeral took place Monday afternoon, conducted by Reverend A.R. Jones , Pastor of Hennepin, M.E. Church. Internment in Florid cemetery. Front Page, February 7, 1906 Foster - At his home south of Florid, Friday, January 23, 1906, Mr. Edward Foster, age 88 years, 1 month and 29 days, passed peacefully to rest. Deceased was born in South Hampton, New York, November 27, 1817. Came to this state at an early date, and was married to Sara Ann Cassell of Florid, Putnam County, Illinois, March 19, 1857, who preceded him to the better world, April 8, 1893. To this union were born nine children, 5 sons and 4 daughters. All of whom were present at the funeral except one daughter, who was unable to be there. The funeral took place at the church in Florid, Reverend H. Bell, conducting the services and was attended by a large concourse of bereaved relatives and sympathizing friends. Front Page, July 31, 1906 Death of Jerry Beck Word was received here last Thursday morning that Jerry Beck of Granville was dead. Mr. Beck lived in Hennepin a year or two several years ago and his early life was spent mostly on a farm near Florid. Consequently he was well known in this locality. Some years ago he had the misfortune to break one of his legs, which never properly healed, and gave him much trouble, necessitating the use of crutches most of the time to enable him to even walk about. Mr. Beck and his wife have been conducting a boarding house in Granville ever since the work of sinking coal shaft in that place was commenced. About a week before his death, he fell from the porch of his home and broke his other leg. A doctor was called, who set the broken bone, and placed the limb in a plaster cast. But gangrene set in and last Wednesday he was taken to St. Mary's hospital in LaSalle to have the leg amputated. The operation was performed Wednesday afternoon, but the shock was too great for the victim to stand, for he was already in a very weak condition and on Thursday morning at 6:30 he passed away. An inquest was conducted over the remains Thursday afternoon, and a verdict of accidental death was returned, but the primary cause was gangrene and the shock resulting from the operation. FRONT PAGE, JULY 31, 1906 Jeremiah Beck was born in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, September 18, 1848 and died July 26, 1906, being at the time of his death, 57 years, 10 months and 8 days. He was married to Mary Hudsen at St. Louis, Missouri, November 15, 1874. He is survived by his wife Mary Beck, his mother Elizabeth Beck, one brother Simon Beck, and one nephew John Beck. The remains were laid to rest in the Florid Cemetery last Saturday, Reverend H. Low officiating. FLORID, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1906 The little infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Daily died at the home of its grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Moses Daily, Thursday November 15. They have the sympathy of the entire community. TAKEN FROM THE HENRY NEWS REPUBLIC Florid, February 20, 1908 The death angel has visited another one of our homes the past week, this time it took a little bud of promise of less than three weeks, a sweet little girl of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Daily. They have the sympathy of the whole community, as this is the second time their home was visited by death within the last eighteen months, each time taking their little babe. TAKEN FROM THE PUTNAM RECORD FRONT PAGE NEWS 1908 WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 1908 Mrs. Elizabeth Cramer was born in Lebanon Pennsylvania the 18th day of November, 1824 and died July 13, 1908, age 83 years, 7 months and 5 days. In the year 1841, Elizabeth Basehor was united in marriage to Paul Cramer in Pennsylvania. In 1851, she with her husband moved to Putnam County and from there she moved to York, Nebraska in 1881. After a year had passed away, she moved to Custard County, Nebraska and made her home there until 1890 and for the next 18 years, she made her home with her daughter, Mrs. J.W. Hetrick at McCool Junction, Nebraska. Mrs. Cramer was the mother of 10 children, 6 girls and 4 boys. Four of the children survive her, while 6 have passed away before her. On December 23, 1907, Mrs. Cramer came to Florid to visit her sister Mrs. Henry Cassell, after being sick for some time, passed away last Monday, July 13, 1908. Internment at Florid cemetery. Three of the children that are living came to attend her funeral. Mrs. J.W. Hetrick, McCool Junction Nebraska; Lavier Cramer, Broken Bow Nebraska and John Cramer, Smithville Nebraska. FLORID, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 1909 OBITUARY Elizabeth Beck, daughter of Peter and Elizabeth Beck, was born at East Hanover, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania October 11, 1821 and departed this life at Florid, Illinois Monday evening at 8:00, May 31, 1909 age 87 years, 7 months and 27 days. She was united with the Lutheran church at an early age. She came to Florid with her brother Andrew and family in April 1865 and made her home with them until she married Jacob Basehor of which date there is no record. Mr. Basehor departed this life, March 15, 1877 at the age of 75 years. After the death of her husband, she again made her home with her brother, Andrew Beck and wife. She was confined to her bed, just a week previous to her death. She leaves one brother, Joseph Beck to morn her death. The relatives wish to thank the kind neighbors and friends for their services and the sympathy they have shown. Funeral services were held at the church, Wednesday afternoon, June 2, 1909 conducted by the Reverend Brink of Hennepin, M.E. Church and was attended by a large concourse of sympathizing friends. Internments in the Florid cemetery. Front Page, March 23, 1910 Obituary Mary J., daughter of William and Mary Edwards was born in Magnolia Township, Putnam County, Illinois, July 17, 1853. She was the youngest of a family of seven children, two of which Mrs. William Cassell and H.H. Edwards of Putnam County now survive. She was married to O.W. Allen, February 27, 1873 at the old homestead near which they resided many years, removing from their farm to Henry, Illinois about nine years ago. Their married life has been a continued blessing. And theirs has been the contentment that comes to those that have been divinely plighted. While, their home was never blessed with children, she's accepted into her home, such as needed her care and council and these mourn her departure. She was of a gentle home-loving spirit patient in suffering, thoughtful of others, possessing the traits that make a most desirable companion for her husband and friends. Having been at times a shut-in, she never failed to remember such as were sick or lonely.......Her's was a life of belief in an all wise Father and by reading from her bible, she had marked many passages, precious to her, from which she received daily comfort..............On the evening of March 22, 1910, while cheerfully conversing with her husband and physician, she was stricken with apoplexy, and in two brief hours, her spirit had taken its flight. The funeral of Mrs. O.W. Allen was held at the residence, Friday afternoon, at 2:00, Reverend Bliss of Monica, Illinois assisted by Reverend Vivian of Henry. Relatives present were William Cassell and wife, H.H. Edwards, wife and daughters, Jenny and Helen and son Joseph, Harry Cassell and wife, Miss Ida Foster, Mr. and Mrs. Russ Foster, H.H. Morris of McNabb, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Alleman, Mr. and Mrs. H.E. Alleman, George Hetrick and wife of Florid, Mr. and Mrs. William Rowe, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Bishop, William Foster and wife, Joe Allen, wife and daughter of Magnolia, Mr. and Mrs. A. Foster of Depue, Illinois, Mrs. Jane Umbarger, G.F. Forney, Mrs. Melvin Forney, Mrs. Mable Worthington, George Arndt of Melvin, Illinois, Ervin Eberly and wife, Mrs. Oscar Frashier and son of Lostant, Illinois, Mr. and Mrs. Frances Morgan of Putnam, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wiemer of Moline, Mr. and Mrs. R.M. Detrick and Mrs. Mary Allen of Canton, Illinois FLORID, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1911 Mrs. W.H. Lucas received the sad news last Monday of the death of her father, John Henry Cassell at to which occurred sometime that day at the Soldier's Home in Quincy. His son-in-law, Elisha Henning of Granville, went to Quincy and will return with the remains which will be interned at Florid. JOHN HENRY CASSELL John Henry Cassell passed away on Monday, November 6, 1911. Mr. Cassell was born at Millersburg, Pennsylvania 1834 and was 77 years old at the time of his death. He leaves to morn their loss, a wife, 6 children, 3 brothers, and two sisters. Funeral services were held at the church in Florid, conducted by Reverend Waters of Hennepin. The remains were laid to rest at the Florid Cemetery with the G.A.R. having charge of the services at the grave. Frank Peterson of Granville, acting as funeral director. HENNEPIN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1911 AT REST John Henry Cassell was born in Millersburg, Pennsylvania October 31, 1834 and died at the Quincy Soldiers Home on November 6, 1911 being past his 77th year. He died of that dread disease asthma. He suffered for 10 years patiently most of the time to the last when he was called home. He leaves a wife and 6 children to mourn the loss of their dear husband and father. One child, Minnie, preceded him in infancy. He enlisted in C.O.H. 20th IL. Inf.. June 13, 1861 and participated in many hard fought battles, was wounded in the arm by a piece of shell. When General Grant got ready to run the block at Vicksburg, he called for volunteers to go on the boats and he stepped forward. The boat he was on was disabled by the first battery and they had to float by the fort. There were 20 killed. The Rebs tried to board the boat and they kept them off with hose attached to the boiler using hot water on them. (the rest in unreadable). The funeral services were held at Florid at noon, on Friday last, conducted by Reverend A. H. Waters of Hennepin and he was laid to rest at the beautiful little cemetery there, surrounded by the graves of friends and relatives of his early manhood. The funeral was in charge of Hennepin Post G.A.R. of which the deceased was an honored member. FLORID, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1912 Mrs. John Henry Cassel died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Charlie Bartlet in Granville, October 21. Services were at the church here last Thursday, conducted by R.K. Stetson of Granville and T.F. Gault of Hennepin. Internment in the Florid cemetery. The sorrowing relatives are the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community. FLORID, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1912 AT REST Susan Griner Cassell was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania , May 23, 1849 and died at the home of her sister Mrs. C. M. Bartlet in Granville, Illinois on October 21, 1912. Coming to Illinois with her parents when a young girl, she grew to womanhood and lived with her parents at Florid. She was united in marriage to John Henry Cassell, May 10, 1868 and to the union, seven children were born, six of whom are still living to morn her going, but she not gone, just asleep awaiting her dear ones here. The children left are James C. and Dolly Brainard of Parma, Idaho; Edwin of the state of Washington; Albert of Corning, Iowa; Mrs. E.G. Henning of Florid; and Mrs. Daisy Lucas of Hennepin. The only three of her children able to be at her bedside, 2 daughters and one son Albert, who did what they could to relieve her suffering, never tiring to make her comfortable in her last hours. She suffered long and murmured not , though she's gone, she's not forgot. God who does things for the best, took her home with him to rest. Funeral service was held on Thursday of last week, conducted by Reverend R.K. Stetson of Granville, internment in the Florid cemetery , funeral director F. I. Peterson. TAKEN FROM THE HENRY NEWS REPUBLICAN January 23, 1913 Alson K. Cassell Died at his home in Florid on Monday Jan. 20, Alson K. Cassell, aged 71 years, 3 months and 10 days. The Deceased was born in the village where he died Oct. 10, 1841. In 1872 he was married in DuPage county to Mary A. Bartlett, who with two daughters, Mrs. Will Hoskins of Chicago and Mrs. Frank Glass of Granville, survive the husband and father. Our older citizens will remember the deceased as a harnessmaker who years ago was an employee of Joseph N. Krenz in his shop on Edward street. Later on he had a shop of his own at Sparland and Lawn Ridge; he also worked at the business in Chicago. The later years of his life he was engaged in farming. The cause of death was dropsy. The funeral, in charge of A.B. Smith of Henry, was held at Florid Jan. 23, conducted by the M.E. church of that place. The friends here will learn of the death with regret and sympathy for the bereaved. Florid, January 30, 1913 Alson Cassell, who has been so poorly the past winter, died last week. He had been a great sufferer for several months. TAKEN FROM THE PUTNAM RECORD FLORID, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 1913 Allson K. Cassell was born in Florid, October 10, 1841and died in the same village, January 20, 1913, being at the time of his death, 71 years, 2 months and 10 days old. Deceased was loved and esteemed by all and his death although not unexpected, has cast a gloom over the entire community in which he lived. For years he has suffered the malady which resulted in his death, but he was at all times cheerful and bore his affliction with remarkable patience. A more patient sufferer was never known for through all his weary, restless weeks of pain and weakness, he never uttered a word of complaint. But the seed of disease was implanted within him and all the medical skill and the loving and devoted attention of a loving wife, could not drag it away. He leaves to morn their loss, a loving wife and two daughters, Mrs. W.J. Hoskins of Chicago, Illinois and Mrs. Frank Glass of Granville, Illinois, also two brothers and two sisters. Rufus of Norborne, Missouri , W.B. of Strawn neighborhood, Mrs. Sidney Pool of Julesburg Colorado and Mrs. Harrison Murphy of Walnut, Illinois and one grandson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Glass of Granville. The funeral was held at the church here in Florid and also the M.E. Church in Hennepin. Services were conducted by Reverend Thomas Barton of Speer, Illinois assisted by Reverend A.A. Waters of Hennepin. Internment in Hennepin Riverside Cemetery. A. B. Smith of Henry acting as funeral director. We join with the community in extending our sympathy to the bereaved relatives in this their sad affliction. Cottage Hill, October 21, 1913 Charlie Bishop, Mrs. A.K. Cassell, Mrs. W.B. Cassell, Will and Ida Foster, and H.P. Alleman and wife, attended the burial services of Roger Rowe in Henry, Sunday afternoon. Deceased was 73 years of age, and leaves a widow, two sons and one daughter. Seven children have preceded him. FLORID, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1913 Moses Daily was born in Pennsylvania, June 10, 1852. Was married to Miss Anna Cassell, January 1, 1878. Died December 4, 1913 at the home of his daughter Mrs. May Ealey. He leaves to morn his loss his wife, 3 sons and 10 grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted by Reverend Thomas Martin of Spear, Illinois. Funeral director, F.I. Peterson of Granville, internment in Florid cemetery. FLORID, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 1914 The little three week old babe of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Daily of Peoria was buried here last Saturday. A little bud plucked to bloom in heaven. FLORID, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1914 OBITUARY John Dinkey, born in Mr. Pallentine, July 24, 1865, died in Florid, August 27, 1914 at the age of 49 years, 1 month and 3 days. He was married twice, having 2 sons by his first marriage, and one by the second. His second wife, three sons, his mother, and one sister are left to morn their loss. For 2 years or more he was held in the grip of a lingering disease from which he had a happy release on Thursday last. His predominant characteristic was that in spite of his weakness in sickness, up to the last day, he manifested an a persistent and undaunted hope of recovery. Funeral services were held at the church, Sunday afternoon, at 2:00 conducted by Reverend Eastwood. After which the remains were born to the Florid cemetery for internment. Mr. Dinkey, having been a member of the modern Woodsmen for several years, the beautiful burial service of the Modern Woodsmen was conducted at the grave. The casket bearers were Adam Deineger, J.E. Peterson, S.P. Clemens, Samuel Clemens, Simon Beck and Andrew Larson. F.I. Peterson, mortician. We wish to extend our most heartfelt gratitude to the friends who so kindly gave us their sympathy and support during our late bereavement. - Mrs. Kate Dinkey, John and Robert Dinkey, Mrs. Joseph Beck. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organization 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 Nancy J. Piper