VAN HORN, Clarence 1886 - 1898

VAN HORN, BILLINGS

Posted By: Pat Ludeke (email)
Date: 8/31/2013 at 00:59:32

CLARENCE VAN HORN 1886 – 1898

There died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Billings, Union township, on the evening of the 29th, Clarence Van Horn, aged 12 years, 6 months and 2 days.

Clarence was the third son of Chandler and Louisa Van Horn, and was born in Lake township. The father’s death occurred about nine years ago.

Clarence’s death was sudden and unexpected. He had that evening milked three cows and had gone out with a younger brother about 7 o’clock with milk to feed the calves and, while they were drinking, without a word or groan he fell, and before his mother, who was notified, could carry him to the house, he breathed his last. Clarence was very mild and affectionate in his disposition, and the pet of his school fellows, who deeply feel his loss.

His funeral was held on Monday at the Lakeside Congregational church, Rev. R. R. Wood, officiating. The house was crowded with sympathizing neighbors who condole with the afflicted parents in their loss.

CARD OF THANKS
We wish to return most hearty thanks to our friends and neighbors for their timely aid and deep sympathy in our late bereavement in the death of our son, Clarence. Mr. and Mrs. James Billings