Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 237, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 October 1917 — Obituary. [ARTICLE]

Obituary.

Charles Sylvester Thomson, eldest son of James and Margaret E. Thomson, was born at Rensselaer, Ind., June 7, 1882, and spent most of his life here. June 30, 1903, he was united in marriage to Mamie Fleck, who survives him. There were no children born to this union. He was the third of six children, three of whom preceded him in death, Fannie May dying in March, 1884; John William dying June 23, 1913, and Pierre Richard dying March 15, 1917. Also his mother departed this life Dec. 31, 1909. He was the second one of the family departed in the year 1917. He leaves to mourn his death a wife, father, James Thomson, who made his home with him in Chicago; one brother, Terance, of Detroit, Mich., and one sister, Mrs. Chas. Bowers, of this city. Also many relatives and a host of friends. He was a friend to all who knew him. He had been in failing health for about eight years but was able to be about most of the time. He had a very severe sick spell after the death of his brother, Pierre, in March, but- recovered. His last illness was a little over two weeks, but he was very sick during that time. His sickness was albumen of the kidneys and leakage of the heart. He. made a trip to Washington for his health some six’or seven years ago and improved and returned on account .of his brother’s health who went with him and would not return to Washington again. He has never been in health since, but has been a patient sufferer until death relieved him on Sept. 29, 1917, at his home in Chicago, 111., 6343 Peoria St. » You would never know he was a sufferer to be with hun, as he always would say he was all right. His occupation was a blacksmith, but on account of poor health he has not followed his trade for some time. He was a drug clerk in Hammond for some time and was conducting a lunch at time of death. He was industrious up to his last moments. His wife, father, brother and sister were at his bedside when death came. The remains were brought to Rensselaer on the 10:55 train Tuesday, Oct. 2, and taken direct 'to St. Augustine’s Catholic church, where the funeral services were conducted by Rev. Father Daniel. He was laid to rest at Mt. Calvary cemetery beside his mother and two brothers.