Jasper County Democrat, Volume 23, Number 76, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 December 1920 — Obituary [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Obituary

Floyd Spain, son of Jasper and Amy Albert Spain, wqs born September 10, 1801, near Rensselaer. His mother died when he was but a small child, after which he made his home with his aunt, Mrs. C. F. Stackhouse. He was married to Myrtle Amaler December 16, 1914. To this union twin sons were born, Charles dying in infancy. He is survived by his wife, one son, Bert, his father, a brother and one sister, besides a host of friends. He was a kind and loving husband and father and bore his suffering in cheerfulness. He was a member of the Methodist church, of Prairie Lodge No. 125, F. & A. M., Rensselaer Chapter No. 130, R. A. M., and the Van Rensselaer club.' He died at the county hospital following an operation Tuesday mor% ing’ December 14, at 2:15 o’clock at the age of 29 years, 3 months and 4 days. The funeral was held at the Metthodist church Thursday aft< ernoon at 2 o’clock and burial was made in Weston cemetesy, the latter service being In charge of the Masonic order. „ Among those from a distance here to attend the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Spain of Wabash, Mr. and Mrs. William Coffel of Colbdrn, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Matheny and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Donnelly of near South Bend. CARD OF~THANKS We wish to thank the neighbors and friends for the many kindnesses and sympathy shown during the recent illness and death of our husband, father and brother, and especially the attendants at the county hospital.—SPAIN FAMILY.