Phylena Hicks 1841-1913

HICKS

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Date: 7/19/2018 at 08:11:42

3 April 1913 - West Branch Times

Mrs. Phylena Hicks, wife of F. M. Hicks of this place, died at her home in West Branch Wednesday morning at 9:30 o'clock of the effects of paralysis, aged 71 years. The funeral is taking place from the home this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. W. H. Mitchell officiating. The obituary will appear next week.

10 April 1913 - West Branch Times

Pylena Hicks, wife of Francis M. Hicks, died at her home in West Branch Tuesday, April 2, 1913. She was born in Trunbull county, Ohio, July 16, 1841. She removed to Ogle county, Ill., in 1863, and was married to Francis M. Hicks, June 5, 1867. The last 28 years of her life were spent in Iowa, the last 15 years in Cedar county. At the time of her death she was in her 72nd year.

She had suffered a paralytic stroke about two years ago and had since then been an invalid. The end came as a general break down of nerve and life forces.

She leaves her husband and three children: Fred C., of Mitchell, S. D.; Frank W., of Ames, Iowa, and Fannie C. R., of West Branch, whose lives have all been enriched by her own unselfish and noble character and to whom her memory will be a priceless blessing.

The funeral took place Thursday afternoon, April 3, 1913, at 2:30 o'clock from the home in West Branch, Rev. W. H. Mitchell of the M.E. church officiating. The interment was in the West Branch cemetery.