Wille, Joseph (1868-1921)

WILLE, RUTLEDGE, DICK, CHRISTENSON, SMOCK

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Daily Freeman Journal, Webster City, Iowa, Saturday, February 5, 1921

JOSEPH WILLE OF WILLIAMS DEAD

Well Known Resident Passes Away From Mastoid Trouble

Joseph Wille, for many years a resident of Williams, died yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock at his home there as the result of mastoid trouble. He had been in poor health all winter but did not complain of any serious illness until Sunday when he became quite sick. Relatives were summoned to his bedside Thursday.

Mr. Wille is survived by his widow [Mary Rutledge], a daughter, Mrs. Mary Dick, a son, Frank, and two grandchildren, all of Williams. Mr. Wille was employed in the elevator there.

Funeral services, in charge of the Masonic lodge, will be held from the M.E. church Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will be in the Williams cemetery.

Mr. and Mrs. S.A. Christenson, Mrs. R.P. Smock and Herman Rutledge, all of this city, relatives of Mr. Wille, who were summoned to his bedside, returned home today.