Obituary: Rock County, Wisconsin: Louise J. Hook HANKINSON

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Death of Mrs. Robert Hankinson Was On Way Home From Alaska

Word has been received of the death of Mrs. Robert Hankinson at Los
Angeles, where she and her husband were spending a few days on their way
home from Ketchikan, Alaska, where they had spent the winter with their son
Ray Hankinson.

Mrs. Hankinson was only sick for three days preceding her death. Mr.
Hankinson left Los Angeles with the body Monday morning and is expected to
arrive in Evansville Friday, either onthe noon train or the one reaching
here at 4:45.

March 20, 1913, Evansville Review, p. 1, col. 3, Evansville, Wisconsin


OBITUARY

Mrs. Robert Hankinson

Funeral services for the late Mrs. Robert Hankinson were held at the
Methodist Episcopal church at 10:30 Sunday morning. The Rev. T. W. North of
Edgerton officiating, assisted by Rev. Chas E. Coon. The remains were taken
to Brooklyn for interment.

Mr. and Mrs. Hankinson had been on a visit to their son, Ray L., at
Ketchikan, Alaska, and had started on their return home, making stops with
friends and relatives along the route. And were visiting at the home of
Mrs. Hankinson's brother at Los Angeles, when the deceased was stricken
with pneumonia and passed away on the 16th inst. after an illness of three
days.

Mrs. Hankinson was born in Oregon township, Dane county, Wis., Dec. 27,
1847. Her maiden name was Louise J. Hook. She was married to Robert
Hankinson, Dec. 30, 1875, at Oregon. They made their home in Brooklyn until
1896, when they moved to Evansville, where they have resided ever since.

She was ever ready to lend a helping hand in time of trouble; was a
faithful member of her church; a loving mother and a devoted wife.

Besides her husband, she leaves one son, Ray L. Hankinson of Ketchikan,
Alaska, and one daughter, Hazel, of Evansville. All of whom were present to
attend the funeral.

March 27, 1913, The Evansville Review, p. 1, col. 5 & 6, Evansville,
Wisconsin