FORD, Oscar 1887 - 1952

FORD, WEST, STRAUSBAUGH

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 4/20/2022 at 22:52:30

"The Fairfield Daily Ledger"
Monday, December 22, 1952
Page 7, Column 7

SALINA FARMER DIES SUDDENLY

A Jefferson county farmer died suddenly of a heart attack abut 8:30 p.m. last night at his home near Salina.

He is Oscar FORD, 65, who had been in his usual health until he was stricken. A doctor was summoned but FORD was dead upon his arrival. The coroner was then called but said there would be no inquest.

Last rites will be Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Weston Behner funeral home with the Rev. S. P. Williamson in charge. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.

Oscar FORD was born Feb. 22, 1887, at Good Hope, Ill., the son of the late William and Julia WEST FORD. He was united in marriage to Nora STRAUSSBAUGH on Dec. 12, 1912. The wedding took place at Macomb, Ill. He had made his home in Jefferson county since 1919, and at Salina the past 14 years.

FORD was a member of the Christian church and the Masonic lodge at Good Hope. The local lodge will conduct short services at the grave.

Besides his wife, he is survived by two brothers, Julius FORD, Macomb, and Homer FORD, Peoria.

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Note: Buried in Lot 1st.038. Wife Nora died in 1958 and was buried with him.