Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 18, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 January 1918 — William Shirer Brought Here For Burial. [ARTICLE]

William Shirer Brought Here For Burial.

William Shirer, brother of Louis P. Shirer of this city, and himself for many years a citizen of this county, died at his home in Valparaiso, Sunday, January 27, 1918. Funeral services were held in that city Tuesday. The body of the deceased arrived here at noon today. The funeral party consisted of Mrs. William Shirer and daughter and other friends and relatives from Valparaiso and Wheatfield. No services were held here, the funeral party going direct to Weston cemetery for interment. Mr. Shirer was on his last birthday, April 18, 1917, sixtyfour years of age. The cause of his death was hardening of the arteries. Milch cows of the best stock will be sold by Harry Gifford at his sale on the 4th of February.