Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 42, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 August 1917 — Obifuary [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Obifuary

CHARLES BONNER SR. Death ended the six years of illness that cariie as the portion of one of our most worthy and respected, citizens, when at an early hour on Saturday morning the venerable Charles Bonner passed from this to the life beyond. He had been a sufferer for six long years and had been confined to his bed for eight months, continuously, during which latter time he was completely helpless most of the time. For the past eightythree days, not a particle of nourishment has passed his lips. Mr. Bonner represented one of the highest types of ■ our farmers, having lived the life of a farmer up to twelve years ago. when he retired and moved to town. He was well known and respected all over this community and in his death our people lose one of its noblest men. While not unexpected the last hour came with great sorrow to children and friends alike. Charles Bonner, Sr. was born in Wisbeach. Lincolnshire, England, August 23, 1 829. He came to this country in the year ot 1852, at the age of 21 years, and settled at Downers' Grove, Illinois. He there united in marriage with Miss Sarah Rooke in the year 1 855. To this union* 1 were born eight children, four sons and four daughters. Two of the sons died when quite young, and Mrs. Susannah Fell died sixteen years ago. The family came tc Goodland, Indiana, in 1876, arid continued to live near there, except for a brief interval, until the death of Mrs. Bonner, twelve years ago. when they removed to Remington, and have made this city their home ever since.

Mr: Bonner departed this life August 11, 1917, at the advanced age of 87 years. 10 months and 11 days. Mi Bonner was christened and brought up a member of the Episcopal church, and during the pastorate of R. H. Crowder, united with the Methodist Episcopal church. He leaves to mourn his loss, John of Oregon; Charles of this city; Maria Reeve of Iowa; Mary Flint of South Dakota; and Callie of this city; nineteen living grandchildren; twelve greatgrandchildren; and an ever increasing host of relatives and friends. The funeral was held at the Methodist church, conducted byRev. R. H. Crowder of Grace Methodist church of South Bend, and interment made in Remington cemetery. . . ’ . Those in attendance from a distance were his daughters, Mrs. A. P. Reeve of Silver City, lowa, who has been at his bedside for the past several weeks, and Mrs. E. E. Flint of Pierpont, South Dakota: his grand-daughter. Mrs. Ruth . Captain of St. Louis, Mo.; Mrs. Anna Curtis of Laporte, Indiana; Mrs. Hattie Linn, of Chattsworth. Illinois; Mr', and Mrs. George Has Ker and son, and Mrs. Ed. Hooker of Kankakee, Illinois; Miss Nettie Price of Rensselaer, Indiana. Owing to the distance John Bonner of Silverton, Oregon, was unable to be present. WILLARD MILNER Willard, the little eleven year old' son of Carey and Sue Milner, was struck by lightning and instantly killed on Monday. The lad was at play with, several other boys in a barn on one As Miss Amanda Gigley’s farms in'Michigan. The bolt that killed him also struck one pf the other children and his life is despaired of. The remains of Willard 'accompanied by his mother and her -sisters, Julia and Amanda, and her brother John, were brought to Remington Tuesday and taken to the home of his grandfather. Henry Milner. A message from Carey Milner of Lewistown, Montana, stated that he was on the way and would get here this Thursday in time for the funeral services at 4:30 P- m. at the Methodist Church. Mr. and Mrs.* Joe Milner and children of Indianapolis, and Mrs. May Milner of Brook are hdre to attend the funeral.