Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 112, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 May 1915 — CALVIN COPPESS DIED AT MEDARYVILLE HOME [ARTICLE]

CALVIN COPPESS DIED AT MEDARYVILLE HOME

Old Soldier and Former Resident of Gillam Township Passed Away After Long Illness.

Calvin Coppess died at on early hour this Wednesday morning at has home in Medaryville. He had been an invalid for some time and something over a year ago his condition was such that his death was expected for some time. He made an almost unexpected rally and was again able to be up and he has since that time visited his daughter, Mrs. William Simons, in this city. He began to fail again, however, several weeks ago. His trouble was largely with his kidneys. He was 75 years of age last October and served during the civil war with the 9th Indiana regiment. For many years after the close of the war he resided in Gillam township. Some sixteen years ago he left the farm and located in Medaryville, where he had since made his home.

Mr. Coppess is survived by his wife, four children, two brothers and one sister. The children are Mrs. William Simons, of Rensselaer. His sister is Mrs. John R. Gray, of Rensselaer, and his brothers ore George, of Medaryville, and Harvey, of Stanwood, Jowa. The funeral arrangements have not yet been completed but the funeral will probably be held Friday. Burial will be made in the Independence church yard in Gillam township.