Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 304, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 December 1920 — OBITUARY. [ARTICLE]

OBITUARY.

Marion Mark Crowder was born in Ohio September 3, 1858, and departed this life December 16, 1920, age 62 years, three months and 13 days. He was married to Ida May Wiley, November 1, 1881, at Pittsburg, Indiana. After marriage they resided in Illinois until in 1898 when they moved to Indiana where they have lived until the present time. He spent his life on a farm and was industrious and successful and was liked by all who knew him for his honesty and promptness in all his business dealings. He had been failing in health for the past two years but had borne his affliction patiently. He was a kind and loving husband and father. To mourn their loss he leaves a wife and seven children, Frank, Cora, Earl, Floyd, Guy, Utica and Herbert, besides Ella, who preceded him. He also leaves the following brothers and sisters, James, Joseph, Leßoy, Willis, Allie, Charles, and Clara. One sister/Mda, is deceased. Besides these he leaves a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the First Christian church in Rensselaer, Sunday, Dec. 19, and were in charge of the pastor, W. T. Barbre, assisted by the ,Rev. W. H. Sayler. Interment was made m Weston cemetery. u- , .