Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 49, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 November 1908 — OBITUARY. [ARTICLE]

OBITUARY.

Mrs. Clara K. Speaks was born in Green county, Ohio, Jan. 1, 1868; departed this life in Rensselaer, Ind., November 16, 1908, aged 60 years, 10 months and 16 days. She was united in marriage to Jacob W. Speaks, September 14, 1876. To this union were born eleven children, eight of whom are still living, two dying in infancy. One, Arthur G, died at the age of five years. «He is buried near a former home of the family in Jennings county, this state. Those living are Mrs. Mattie F. Bebee of Gifford Ind.; Lena 8., at the home for feeble minded in Ft. Wayne; Grace V.. Lester W., Carl E., Ernest G., Howard A., and Freddie R., all at home. Besides the family she leaves to' mourn their loss, a sister, Mrs. James Harris of Selma, Ohio, two grand-children, relatives and a host of friends. The deceased was well known in and about Rensselaer, having resided here about seven years. She united with the Baptist church of Butlerville, Ind., about seventeen years ago. Since living here she has been a faithful worker In the First Baptist church. She was a true Christian woman, a loving mother and a devoted wife. By her cheerful disposition, even in trials, she was loved and respected by all who knew her. The ehurch of which she was a member will sadly miss her presence and Inspiration, for she so much loved to be there and be about her Master's work, her favorite Bong being “I Surrender All." After an illness of about six weeks duration the end came peacefully at a few moments past eight o’clock, with the family and several friends about her bedside. We gladly submit to the sad separation knowing she is the gainer, we the losers, and with the blessed assurance that we can meet her beyond the shadow of death. The funeral services were conducted from the church by the pastor of her church and interment made in Weston cemetery. xx