Utech, Charles 1864-1882

UTECH

Posted By: Mary Holub, volunteer (email)
Date: 10/15/2009 at 14:25:22

From: Le Mars Sentinel, Jan. 19, 1882

UTECH.—Sunday, January 15th, 1882, Charles, oldest son of William and Caroline Utech, of Elgin, aged 17 years, 4 mouths and 4 days.

The deceased, just cut off as he was entering early manhood, was a boy of much promise. He had a marked love for study, and his father who has a line farm and home in Elgin, seeing the bent of his mind, sent him to Le Mars to school, this winter, where he became an active, interested student, and a favorite with his teacher and class-mates. Less than three weeks ago he was taken
ill with malarial fever, and notwithstanding the loving care he received, died last Sunday. His remains were brought to Le Mars on Tuesday for interment in the cemetery, and though the day was cold and windy, a large cortege of sympathizing friends followed them to the final resting place. The bereaved parents have the deep and heartfelt sympathy of the community in which they live, in this great affliction