Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 175, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 July 1914 — MOTHER OB MARSHAL SHESLER IS DEAD [ARTICLE]

MOTHER OB MARSHAL SHESLER IS DEAD

Aged Lady Passed Away Last Friday Watseka, Hl., After Hl- __ ness of Three. Days. Marshal W. R. Shesler, who was called to Watseka, 81., last week by the serious illness of his mother, arrived there only a short time before her death, which occurred Friday morning at 10:30. Mrs. Shesler had kept house for her son for several years, but a few months ago went to Watseka to live with relatives. The following obituary gives a brief sketch of the life of this splendid mother: Christiana Watson was born near Baltimore, Ohio, June 29, 1830, and departed this life July 24, 1914, at Watseka, 111., being 84 years, 25 days old. Nov.- 6, 1861, she was united in marriage to John Shesler, of Basil, Ohio. To this union four children were born: William R., of Rensselaer; Amos F., of Amsterdam, Mo.; Thomas W., of Richmond, Ind.; and Janies C, who preceded his mother to the spirit world when 2 years of age. In September, 1864, herself and family emigrated to Iroquois county, 111., settling 6 miles southeast of Watseka, where her husband died Feb. 2, 1890. In early life she united with the M. E. church, transfering to the United Brethren church at the time of her marriage, her husband belonging to that denomination. Mrs. Shesler belonged to old Fairview church, 5 miles southeast of Watseka, her husband being a zealous worker there up to the time of his death. Their door was always open to the preachers, who often enjoyed their hospitality. In 1906 she again transfered her membership to the M. E. church at this place, where herself, and son, W.’ R. and family, belong. For a few months shfe has been with relatives at Watseka, Amas Shesler and Mts. Kate Hudson, where her earthly course was closed. Funeral services were held at the M. E. churclr there Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock, by Dr. Samuel Van Pelt and Rev. F. J. .Cope. Interment was made at Belmont cemetery, where other members of the family are buried.