Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 86, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 April 1911 — HEART DISEASE CAUSES DEATH OF ISAAC STUCKER. [ARTICLE]

HEART DISEASE CAUSES DEATH OF ISAAC STUCKER.

Old Resident of Newton Township Died Monday Night After Sickness Of Several'^l’eeks. Isaac _ Stucker, who had lived in Newton township since the close of the civil war, died Monday night at a cuarter of 12 o’clock, after a sickness of six weeks. Heart disease was responsible for his death. .He was taken much worse two weeks ago and had been in a serious condition since that time, some days much worse than others. Saturday night he was very low for some time but by Monday he had somewhat recovered. He was up and about the house during the day. At about 5 o’clock in the evening he was siezed with a severe sinking-spell and he grew gradually worse until the end came. Deceased was a well known and highly esteemed citizen. He served in the union army during the civil war and after its close engaged in farming and made a success of life. He was a devoted member of the Old School Baptist church and attended meetings held at various points in tpe district. He is survived by .the widpw, one daughter, Mrs. Lillie Shaw, and two grandchildren, Raymond Stucker and Cecil Shaw. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at the _late residence and will be conducted by a minister of the church to which he belonged, it arrangements can be made. Burial will be made in North Star cemetery, near Mt. Ayr.