Trebilcock, Joseph D. 1834-1902

TREBILCOCK, PERRY

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Date: 11/13/2020 at 18:35:36

Ottumwa Daily Democrat
March 17, 1902

RESPECTED CITIZEN GONE.
J. D. Trebilcock of South Ottumwa Answers Death’s Summons.

J. D. Trebilcock died at his home, 130 Division street, Sunday evening, at 7 o’clock, after a lingering illness. Mr. Trebilcock has suffered for the past two years from a cancer which first appeared on his lip but soon spread all through the system, causing his death after months of the most intense suffering. Everything that could be done by medical science and careful nursing was done but death baffled all and gave the sufferer rest. Mr. Trebilcock was conscious almost to the last and then seemed to suffer no pain, passing to his eternal rest as a child closes its eyes in slumber.

Joseph D. Trebilcock was born May 6, 1834, in Morgan county, Ohio. He came to Iowa over 40 years ago and lived both at Keosauqua and Farmington, moving to Ottumwa in August, 1891. He established the lumber company known as J. D. Trebilcock & Co., and enjoyed a fine business. He was married to Ellen Perry at Farmington twenty-seven years ago and she is left to mourn the death of a kind and loving husband.

Mr. Trebilcock was loved and respected by all who knew him. He was strictly honest and a fine business man, a kind neighbor and a supporter of all that was for the betterment of the community.

The funeral will be conducted from the house, 130 Division street, at 8:30 o’clock Wednesday morning by Rev. D. D. Daviese, pastor of the Second Congregational church. The Knight Templars, of which the deceased was a member, will accompany the remains to Keosauqua where the interment will be made.