Evening Republican, Volume 59, Number 98, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 May 1917 — Obituary. [ARTICLE]

Obituary.

Walter Harold Parker, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Parker, was bom at Mitchell, S. Dak., Nov. 27, 1012, and departed this life May 7, 1917. He had complications of bronchial pneumonia, peritonitis and appendicitis. He was taken to St. Joseph’s hospital where every care could be given him but he didn’t seem to improve, so on Monday .morning he was operated on and he died Monday evening as a result of peritonitis. He was a sweet, loving child and made friends with everyone. The floral offerings were beautiful. The funeral services were held at the home at 1:30 and at 2 o’clock at the church Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Leake. The pallbearers were four cousins. Miss Chloe Kenton, MisSes Feme and Vera Parker and Mrs? Oscar Nelson. ~He leaves to mourn their loss a father, mother, brother and sister and hosts of relatives and friends.