Jasper County Democrat, Volume 14, Number 101, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 March 1912 — Obituary of Mrs. William Matheny. [ARTICLE]

Obituary of Mrs. William Matheny.

Mrs. William Matheny died at her home on North Webster street in Rensselaer on Monday evening, March 25, after an illness of only a few hours. Her maiden name was Cora Ann Vianoe, daughter of Samuel A. and Sabra Vance. She

was born in Beuna Vista, Ohio, May 26. 1853. Her age at the time of death was 58 years and 10 months. When only a child she, with her parents, moved to McLean county, 111., where she grew to womanhood. On October 29, 1873, she was united m marriage with William Wikoff Matheny, and to this union was born two children, Samuel Lee ahd Emerson William. In 1902 they left their home in McLean county, 111., and came to Jasper county, Ind., at w hich place they have since resided.

Mrs. Matheny was a “member of the Milroy G. A. R. Circle. She was a kind and loving wife and mother. She was a . good neighbor, always ready to lend a helping hand in every way. She leaevs to mournt her loss a husband, two sops and one grandchild, all of Rensselaer,.

and one sister of Emporia, Kan., besides a host of friends. The funeral was held from the Presbyterian Church at 2 p. m., Thursday afternoon, Rev. Parrett conducting the services, and burial made in Weston cemetery.