Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 193, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 August 1911 — Obituary of Mann Spitler. [ARTICLE]

Obituary of Mann Spitler.

Mann Spltler, son of Zach and Sally Spltler, was born on the old Spitler farm, north of Kentland, September 6, 1845. His youth was spent at this home and at the age of 23 he was united in marriage to Rebecca C. Brewer. To this union were born eleven children. Mona, Nina and George 'died in infancy, Sally and Henry in youth, and those who remain are John Spitler, of North Judson; Nellie Taber, of Brook; Clara Darling, of Chicago; Tom and Zack Spitler who live in this vicinity, and Mann, Jr., who remains at the home. Mr. a man well known in the community, having been a resident of Newton county all his life. His last twenty-two years were spent in the north end of the county, where he was engaged in farming. He was a man with many friends, and his honesty and integrity were never questioned. In his home he was ever kind and tender to all, and their welfare was always his care. He was stricken with apoplexy last Thursday, while in Rensselaer on business. He became unconscious before any of the family could reach his side, and remained in that state till his death, which occurred at the home of Maud Spitler Saturday morning, August 12. The remains were brought to his home Saturday afternoon and the funeral service was held at the home Monday, conducted by Rev. Vander Maaten, of the Presbyterian church of this place. The interment took place in the Roselawn cemetery. The following relatives were present at the funeral: His brothrs, Zack, of Aberdeen, S. D.; Henry and wife, of Brook, George and family of Kentland; Kerr Spitler and Nellie King, of Morocco; Frank Brewer, of Ade; Arvin Brewer and family, of Morocco, and George Rider, of Kentland.