Willett, Cornelius Ellsworth 1870-1943

WILLETT, BRENIMAN, HANSEN

Posted By: Marilyn Holmes (email)
Date: 2/5/2010 at 09:13:10

The Brooklyn Chronicle (Brooklyn, Iowa) Dec. 30, 1943

RITES HELD
DEC. 28 FOR
C.E. WILLETT

Died Sunday
In Daughter's Home
At Brooklyn

Funeral rites for C.E. Willett were held Tuesday, Dec. 28 at 2:00 p.m. at Bramer's funeral parlor. The Rev. W.W. Bentzinger officiated at the service. Pallbearers included the following: Glen Connell, Frank Swatosh, Jack Stoker, Walter Uhl, Harvey Jones and Ed Nussbaum.

Mr. Willett died suddenly Sunday evening following a three week illness at the home of his daughter, Mrs. U.J. Hansen. He suffered a stroke and complications developed causing his death.

Cornelius Ellsworth, son of William C. and Anna E. Willett, was born near Brooklyn, June 1, 1870 and died Dec. 26, 1943 at the age of 73 years, 6 months and 26 days.

On March 24, 1897, he was united in marriage to Rose B. Breniman, who preceded him in death March 7, 1942. To this union were born three children: Fred, Helen, now Mrs. U.J. Hansen, and Howard, all of Brooklyn.

Having spent his entire life in the community south-east of Brooklyn, he lived on the same farm from the time of his marriage until shortly before his death. He united with the Episcopal church when a young boy.

Those who survive are the three children; one brother, Perry, of Brooklyn; and a sister, Mrs. Effie Baker of Eugene, Oregon; and other relatives and friends.