Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 93, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 April 1918 — OBITUARY. [ARTICLE]

OBITUARY.

Wm. S. Stevens was born in Champaign county, Ohio, April 26, 1828, departed this life April 21, 1918. Had he been permitted to live five days longer, he would have reached the ripe old age of 90 years. He was married to Mrltilday Demory, December 3, 1868, a woman of strong Christian character, while her life was cut short in early youth, yet the influence of that life has continually been a leaven, not only in the home, but in the whole community. To this union were born two children, Mrs. Ida Culp, of Monon, and James W. Stevens, of near Medaryville. Mr. Stevens and family came to this community in 1864, having settled on the farm where his son now resides. He became ill some four weeks ago, while at the home of his daughter and at his request was removed to the hospital in Rensselaer. He gradually grew worse and he realized that his life was >fast drawing to a close and he asked to be taken to the home of his son that he might spend the few remaining days under the roof that had sheltered him and his companion. There his life so peacefully ebbed away, just as a little child so sweetly sleeps on its mother’s breast, so he too went to sleep in Christ. He early in life united with the M. E. church and has always lived a consistent Christian life. His cheery smile and kind word have helped to brighten the pathway of many a friend and while he has gone from among us, yet he will not be forgotten, and the influence of his life will be a good in the community. He was the last of a family of four children. The pride of his heart were the ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren. These with a host of friends are left to mourn their loss.