Jasper County Democrat, Volume 23, Number 4, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 April 1920 — Obituary [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Obituary

' Benton Forsythe •was born in Cadiz, 0., May 30, 1852, and died at his home in Rensselaer, Ind., April 6, 1920. His fathdY. Levi Forsythe, was an attorney and moved to Steubenville,. 0., where he died when the son was only three years old. Six years later the mother died, leaving the boy nine years ot age and a sister eight years of - age. Benton and his sister—who died in 1905—went to live with their uncle, Samuel Forsythe, on a farm neai New Philadelphia, O. At the age of 16 he began teaching school. He taught three winter terms and then attended W ittenberg college at Springfield, O. Aftei leaving school he engaged in the mercantile business which he followed for about 20 years in Rensselaer, Ind. He retired from this business in 1910, but retained and rented the building which he had constructed and owned. Since his retirement from the mercantile business he had devoted all his time and efforts in looking after the interests of his farm. On Jan. 29, 1890, he was married to Cora E. Smith, who died May 29, 1911. No children were born to this union. On Dec. 31, 1912, he married Mable Randle, daughter oi Mr. and Mrs. Robert Randle of Parsons, Kas. He is survived by three nephews, Edward and- James Meese of Dixon, 111., and Benton Meese of Blue Earth, Minn., and by his wife, Mable Randle Forsythe. Funeral services, conducted by the pastor. Rev. J. B. Fleming, were held at the Presbyterian church Thursday at 2:30 in the afternoon and burial made in Weston cemetery.

Adelbert Eib son of Augustus and Jane Evans Eib, was born near Joliet, Will Co., 111., Jan. 15, 1852, and died in Jas per county, Ind., April 3, 1920, his age at time of death being 68 years, 2 months and 19 days. His* parents were among the first settlers of Jackson township. Will Co., 111., settling there in 1832. He was married to Rebecca Harris Grimpe Oct. 10, 1877. In 1896 he removed to Jasper county, Ind., and had resided at the present residence in Barkley township since 1 905 - Mr. Eib had been in failing* health for nearly a year and had been.confined to the house for about six months. During that time he was wonderfully patient and hopeful. His sufferings were borne without complaint, at all times considerate of

those who cared for him, wishing to avoid being a burden to any one. He was a quiet, unassuming mar., and a more kind father never lived. His kindness and consideration for his family will linger in their memory while life lasts. Besides his widow he leaves to mourn his loss two sons, Herbert and Rollin Eib, and three daughters, Mrs. Lottie Wright of Cummings, N. D., Jennie and Alice at home. Also two brothers, Peter and Willard, and three grandchildren, Lucile, Genevieve and Murill Wright, of Cummings. N. D., and numerous other relatives and friends. **

Ola DeEnfia Meyers daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Meyers, was born at Momence, 111., Meh. 14, 1917, and died at the home. 768 S. Elm Ave., Kankakee, 111., Meh. 30, 192 Q, after three days illness from bronchial pneumonia and intestinal infection. The deceased leaves to mourn, the parents, two brothers, one sister, the grandparents and other relatives. One sister died in January, 1919. We have heard from the King of the bright, the holy land, The King of that country. He is fair. He’s the? joy and light of the place; In His beauty we shall behold Him there. And bask in His smiling face. We’ll be there, we’ll be there in a little while; We’ll join the pure and blest; \ye’ll have the palm, the robe, the ’crown, and forever be at rest. ♦ Cyril Steele son of Richard and Sarah Steele, was born near Rensselaer May 2, 1863, and departed this life at his home at Wheatfield April 4, 1920. aged 56 years, 11 months and 2 days. He was married to Miss Sarah Remley D.ec. 21, 1882, to which union three cihldren were born, the eldest. Letty, dying while still a babe. He leaves to mourn their loss a widow, Mrs. Sarah Steele; a son, Curtis; a daughter, Mrs. Blanche Brown; four grandchildren, Wanda and Harold Brown and Janet and Mildred Steele; three brothers, Frank anu Marshall of Poplar, Mont., and William of Panora, lowa, besides many other relatives and friends. **