Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 177, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 July 1912 — Burial Services of Chicago Man Held Wednesday Afternoon. [ARTICLE]

Burial Services of Chicago Man Held Wednesday Afternoon.

The body of Arthur Leonadas Rockhold, of Chicago, was sent here Wednesday afternoon and burial services were held at Weston cemetery. The

deceased was born in Peoria, 111., thirty-soup years ago, and had lived in Chicago for the past twelve years. About ten years ago he married Miss Mary E. Scheurich, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Scheurich, of Barkley township. She is a sister of Mrs. Louis Ramp, of this city. Mr. Rockhold held a civil service position in the water department of the city of Chicago. Among the out-of-town persons accompanying the body here for burial service were Chas. W. Rockhold, a brother of the deceased; Rev. and Mrs. F. Emory Lyon; and C. V. Hubbell, all of Chicago. Dr. Lyon is a cousin of -the deceased *and is a congregational minister. He conducted the funeral services at the home in Chicago, and joined with Rev. J. C. Parrett, of this city, in the committment service at the grave.

Mr. Rockhold failed to survive an operation which he underwent June 9th, at St. Joseph’s hospital, though he made a brave fight. Those present during the weeks of his illness testify to his splendid courage and unselfishness. Mrs. Rockhold, the widow will spend the summer with her people hi Rensselaer.