Jasper County Democrat, Volume 23, Number 44, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 August 1920 — Obituary [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Obituary

Sarah A. Fix daughter of t Jacob and Mary Fix, was born at Reading, Pa., June 27, 1847, and died Aug. 23, 1920, at Rensselaer, Ind., aged 73 years, 1 mbnth and 26 days. She was united in marriage to Henry Mackey Dec. 26,. 1670. To this union w'ere born seven children," all but two having preceded her to the better world. She leaves to mourn their loss two sons, William H. and Grover C. of Rensselaer; two brothers, Lawrence Fix of Attica and Frank Fix of Battle Ground, and six grandchildren. „ She was a kind and loving mother and a strong believer in God. She united with the Uniter; Brethren church in early* youth, and after coming to Rensselaer became a member of the Christian church. The Great Father prepared a home for her in that better land from which human power could not save her. A general breakdown on account of her advanced age was the cause of. her being called away from those who loved her. The funeral was conducted by the Rev. J. B. Fleming Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 at the residence in • the east part of town. The remains were laid to rest in Weston cemetery beside the grave of her husband, who- preceded her in death 18 years ago.- ** Card of Thanks May we in this way express to our neighbors and many friends our heartfelt thanks for their many acts of loving kindness shown our beloved mother during her illness and the sympathy shown ’us since her death.—W. H. AND GROVER C. MACKEY.