Jasper County Democrat, Volume 23, Number 7, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 April 1920 — Obituary [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Obituary

Nellie Sophia Dunn was born near Goodland, Ind., Aug. 15, 1871, and died at the home of John Bicknell in Rensselaer April 13, 1920, aged 48 years, 7 months and 29 days. Although not a member of any churbh Miss Dunn led a pure Christian life. She made her home with her sister, Mrs. John Bicknell, and her mother. She endeared herself to all who met her and was ever ready to share her happiness with others. Her short illness ended a life which had won to her many friends who will mourn their loss deeply. Her father preceded her in death in 1904. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. B. L. Dunn, of Rensselaer; two brothers, Jesse Dunn o» Jordan township and William Dunn of Larimore, N. Dy and two sisters, Mrs. John Bicknell of Rensselaer and Mrs, Margaret Heistand of Hopkins Park, 111. Funeral services conducted by Rev. Horton of Mt. Ayr were hela at the late home last Friday aft-\ ernoon and burail made in Weston cemetery. ** CARD OF THANKS We desire to express our sincere thanks to the neighbors and friends for their sympathy and kindness during the illness and sad hour of bereavement in the death of our daughter and sister; especially do we thank Rev. Horton for his consoling words of comfort, the singers and those who i gave the floral offerings. —MRS. B. L. DUNN AND CHILDREN.