Obituary: Winnebago County, Wisconsin: Ripley M. CALKINS

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Winneconne Local Dec. 5, 1912 p. 1

Ripley W. Calkins

On Wednesday evening, Nov. 27th, occurred the death of Ripley William
Calkins, at his home in this village after a long period of ill health.  He
was born on Nov. 19, 1849 on the old homestead farm of the late Wm. G.
Calkins in Ball Prairie, where he lived until 28 years of age.  He then
bought a farm just north-east of the village of Winneconne, on which he
built a comfortable home.  Owing to failing health he sold the farm and
purchased the pleasant home on East Water St.  Six years ago last spring he
contracted a severe cold from which he never fully recovered.  On Sept. 30
he suffered a stroke of paralysis that confined him to his bed until his
taking away.

On Dec. 21, 1875, he was united in marriage to Miss Catharine Deily, of
Readfield, Waupaca Co.

He leaves a faithful wife, three sisters, one brother and several nephews
and nieces to mourn his loss.  The funeral services were held Saturday
afternoon at the Presbyterian church, Rev. James Churm of the Algoma M.E.
church, Oshkosh, officiating, assisted by Rev. J.S. McGreaham, who offered
the prayer.  The choir sang beautiful selections.

Dr. Churm is a special friend of the family, having officiated at the
funeral of Mr. Calkins' parents last December and June, at Ball Prairie,
his sermon here was an eloquent plea in behalf of the ageless life.

Interment took place in the town of Winneconne cemetery.

Among the relatives from other places were a sister, Mrs. J.M. Clow, of
Marinette; Mr. and Mrs. Jake Deily, of Waukau; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Deily,
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Zehner and Mrs Anna Royer, all of Dale, Wis., brothers
and sisters of Mrs. Calkins.