John Anton Whitish Obituary - Grant County Wisconsin

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Submitted by Valeria Reckert (LadyGenes@comcast.net), 2003

John Anton Whitish 1821 - 1922 

Obituary in the Fennimore Times, Fennimore, Wisconsin, February 22, 1922
 
JOHN WHITISH
 
John Whitish, one of the oldest residents of Grant county, passed away Saturday, 
Feb. 11, at the home of his son Alex, southeast of Fennimore, near Annaton, 
after a short illness. Mr. Whitish was a remarkable man in many respects. He has 
been active all his life and his keen eye, alert step and vigorous mentality, 
belied his great age. While his claimed to be 104 years old, and evidence shows 
that he was at least 101 years of age.  

Mr. Whitish was a well known figure on our streets, spry and active until very 
recently and for a time has resided with his son Alex on the old homestead. He 
came to this country 68 years ago. 

Funeral services were held last Wednesday morning from St. Mary's church at 10 
o'clock, Rev. John Feld officiating, with interment at the Prairie Cemetery. A 
large concourse of friends and old neighbors turned out to pay the last tribute 
of love and respect to an old acquaintance and friend. 

John Whitish was born in Warsaw, Germany, Oct. 20, 1821, died Feb. 11, 1922, 
aged 101 years. He was united in marriage Nov. 15, 1851 to Miss Josephine 
Witzig, who passed away May 6, 1908. 

Thirteen children were born to them, three of whom preceded him in death: Adam 
and Julian and Mrs. Ellen Molzof. The children left to mourn are: John Whitish, 
residing at Yakima, Wash.; George of Fennimore, Wis., Kate Molzof, Preston; 
Edward and Aleck, Fennimore: Joseph, Plentywood, Mont.; Mrs. Mary Draszt, 
Medicine Lake, Mont.; Mrs. Annie Townsend, Alma Center, Wis.; Mrs. Rosie 
Townsend, La Moure, N.D.; Peter, Reserve, Mont. He also leaves two brothers, 
James Whitish of Fennimore and Jacob Whitish of Iowa. Also 47 grandchildren and 
42 great grandchildren.

Card of Thanks 

We thank the friends and neighbors for sympathy and help extended during the 
sickness and death of our beloved father, John Whitish. 

THE CHILDREN.