Switzerland Co. Ia Obituary, Koons

Taken from Vevay Reveille Paper dated 16 May, 1912
Obituary: Prudence Ann (Durbin) Koons

    Mrs. Prudence Koons, one of Patriot's oldest and well known citizens,
    died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Missouri Bailey, a short distance
    above town, Wednesday Morning.  Rev. Lowe had charge of the funeral
    which was held at the Baptist Church, Thursday.  The body was laid to
    rest in the East View Cemetery beside that of her husband, who proceeded
    her to the Great Beyond.  Prudence Durbin was born in Ohio County,
    Indiana, February 14, 1827, and was married to Jacob Koons in 1847.
    To this union was born 14 children, six of whom survived her.  During
    her earlier years she united with the church and was ever a faithful
    and devoted worker in the church work.  "Aunt Prudy", as she was better
    known, was loved and respected by all who knew her, and she will be
    greatly missed by a host of friends and relatives.

NOTE:

    Prudence Ann (Durbin) Koons was the daughter of Raful & Hannah (Arnold)
    Durbin.
    Daughter Missouri Bailey was Missouri Ann (Koons) Bailey, wife of
    John Bailey.
    Jacob Koons was Jacob Anderson Koons, son of Benjamin Koons of Penn.
    Prudence Ann (Bailey) Miller was named after Prudence Ann (Durbin) Koons