Mark C. Hillan (1921)

HILLAN

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Date: 9/10/2013 at 09:14:15

Winterset Madisonian
Wednesday, May 18, 1921
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Death of M. C. Hillan

Madison county lost one of its old standbys, when M. C. Hillan of Earlham passed away on May 18, after a long decline, paralysis attacking him shortly before death.

Mr. Hillan was a prominent man in years past being deputy sheriff of the county for two terms in 1881 – 1884. Active in politics and a citizen of high type, Mr. Hillan made himself a part of his community.

He had been night watch and marshal at Earlham for several years, until ill health came upon him.

Rev. Howard conducted funeral services on May 21, in the Christian church.
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Winterset Madisonian
Wednesday, May 25, 1921
Page 7

Earlham

The funeral of Mark Hillan, who died on Wednesday at his home in Earlham, was held at the Christian church, Rev. Howard preaching the sermon. Mr. Hillan has been a part of the town for many years. His last work was nigh watch and marshal of the town. He had served in this community for several years, until the condition of his health made it obligator for him to resign the position. He made many friends, who will miss the familiar form on the streets of our city. His family have the sympathy of all in their time of sorrow.
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Earlham Echo
Earlham, Iowa
Thursday, May 19, 1921

Mark Hillan, one of the community’s most valued citizens is gone. The long fight against the heaviest handicap of them all, disease, is ended and a faithful public servant has passed on to the undiscovered country from whose bourne no traveler returns. Mr. Hillan has been sick for many months, and at one time seemed on the road to recovery. He was ever loath to give up the battle, and until a couple weeks ago came up town regularly and met with his friends. At that time his health again declined seriously, and on Monday he was the victim of a paralytic stroke from which he never rallied. He seemed conscious of the presence of loved ones, but was unable to communicate with them and life ebbed gradually away until the ultimate summons came at about four o’clock Wednesday afternoon.

Funeral services will be held at the Christian Church at two o’clock Saturday afternoon. It is probable that business houses will close out of respect to the memory of the man who pledged many of the years of his life to the public interest. Next week’s Echo will contain a more detailed biography of Mr. Hillan’s useful and active life.
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Earlham Echo
Earlham, Iowa
Thursday, May 26, 1921

We meet today to pay the last rites of the living to the departed. Once again are we reminded that our pioneers are passing away.

There is something sad about the lives of those who found this country a vast wilderness of wild land and untried possibilities.

They came, they saw, they conquered. And we have entered into their heritage. They lived and labored and loved this new made home and it is with sorrow we bid them farewell until the day when we shall join them on the other side.

Nothing I can will ------ the high appreciation of his worth, in the minds of those who have known him all these years. I can but read the story of his life and with you who sorrow look to God for and consolation.

Mark Campbell Hillan, son of John Hillan and Sarah Patterson Hillan, was born near St. Charles, Ill., June 10, 1849. He came to Madison county, Iowa with his parents while yet a young lad. And with the exception of two years spent in Kansas has made this county his home.

He was married January 1st, 1872 to Miss Lizzie Wiggen and together they walked down life’s pathway for more than 40 years. His wife preceded him March 12th, 1912.

To this union were born four daughters, Mrs. Minnie Geyer of Rosewell, New Mexico, Miss Sarah Hillan and Mrs. Margaret Storck both of Earlham, Iowa and Mrs. Eva Losey of Hagerman, New Mexico.

He has one grandson and one granddaughter living beside three great grandchildren. In early life he united with the Baptist Church at Patterson in this county adhered to that faith to the time of his death.

He was deputy sheriff to Madison county for 8 years. He moved his family to Earlham in the spring of 1901. Here he has made his home for 20 years.

Last fall he was taken seriously ill from which he never entirely recovered. During all his illness he has been patient and uncomplaining. The end came Wednesday evening, May 18th, 1921.

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