Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 170, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 July 1916 — JESSIE OSBORNE DIED SUNDAY [ARTICLE]

JESSIE OSBORNE DIED SUNDAY

Venerable Citizen Passed Away at the Home of His Son, W. Frank Osborne, Sunday Morning.

The death of Jessie Osborne occurred Sunday morning at 7 o’clock at the home of his son, W. Frank Osborne, in the northeast part of Rens"selaef.' MrTOsborne would have been 82 years of age on September 21st. Mr. Osborne had been a resident of this county a great many years, moving to Walker township -with hjs family in 1865, and continuing his residence here continuously since that time. The past few years Jie has made his residence with his son, J. Frank Osborne, in Rensselaer. Mr. Osborne was well known throughout this vicinity and during his entire lifetime was known as one of Jasper county’s best citizens. His death was due. to old age. The funeral was held this Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock; at the home of W. Frank Osborne, conducted by Rev. P. C. Curnick, assisted by Rev. C. W. Postill. Following the funeral services the remains were taken to Independence cemetery in Gillam township, where interment was made. Mr. Osborne leaves to mourn their loss, six children, several- grandchildren and a host of friends. His wife and four children preceded him to the grave. The living children are as follows: Mrs. Alvira Wilcox, of Mt. Vernon, Wash.; Mrs. Rebecca M. Querry, of Sidell, Ill.; W. Frank Osborne, Rensselaer: Miss Laura C. Osborne, of Mt. Vernon, Wash.; Mrs. Florence Faris, of Wenatchee, Washington, and Mrs. Rilla Kennedy, of Columbia River, Wash.