Stephenson County IL Archives Obituaries.....GODDARD, Lucretia S. HOTCHKISS November 17, 1921
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Lena (IL) Weekley News, 17 Nov 1921, from Lena Community Library
MRS. NEWELL G. GODDARD PASSED AWAY SATURDAY
  Lucretia S. Hotchkiss, one of the old residents of this community, passed 
away at her home Saturday, November 13, 1921, aged 85 years.
  The deceased was born at West Georgia, Vermont, December 11, 1836.  She came 
to Illinois in 1855, and taught school for two years.  In 1856 she was united 
in marriage to Newell S. Goddard and resided in Cedarville for some time, 
afterward they came to the homestead where she lived the remainder of her life.
  Her husband preceded her to the great beyond in 1875.  She leaves to mourn 
her loss, one daughter, Mrs. R. W. Hill, one son, Warren C. Goddard of Lena, a 
sister Alice Bowker of Bradshaw, Neb., and four brothers H. H. Hotchkiss of 
Lena, W. N. Hotchkiss of Mason City, Iowa, C. M. Hotchkiss of Keota, Iowa, and 
A. U. Hotchkiss of Berkley, Cal., also five grandchildren, Edward N. Hill of 
Darlington, Wis., George P. Hill of Blanchardville, Wis., Mrs. William Dole, 
Mrs. LeRoy Babb and Mrs. Floyd Gillette of Pearl City, also nine great 
grandchildren.
  Mrs. Goddard united with the Methodist Episcopal church soon after coming to 
Lena.  She was also a member of the W. C. T. U.  Many friends mourn her loss as 
that of one who spent her life in doing good to others, encouraging the young 
to do right, comforting the afflicted and trying to follow the teachings of the 
scripture.  A devoted mother and a loving friend has gone to her reward.
  Funeral services were held from the home at 1:30 Tuesday afternoon, Rev. W. 
M. Briggs officiating.  R. E. Fate sang three of her favorite hymns and Mrs. 
Charles Indra presided at the piano.  Interment was made in the Lena cemetery.
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  We wish to express our sincere thanks to the many kind friends and neighbors 
for their assistance during our late bereavement.
  Mr. and Mrs. Warren C. Goddard
  Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Hill and Family.

Additional Comments:
She was the eldest child of Hiram James and Bethia McEwen (BUCK) HOTCHKISS.

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