Kankakee Valley Post, Volume 2, Number 25, DeMotte, Jasper County, 12 January 1933 — OBITUARY. [ARTICLE]

OBITUARY.

Sarah Effogine McCusky, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Howard, was born March 11, 1848, in Palma, Warren county, lowa. She passed away at her home in Creston, Ind., January 1, 1933 at the age of 84 years, 9 months, 21 days. After her father’s death, her mother brought her children to Hebron, Ind., where they grew to manhood and womanhood. In 1868 she was united in marriage to Dave Wood of Hebron, Ind., and to this union were born two children, Charles, of Lowell, and George, of Ogema, Wis. In 1877 she was united in marriage to Martin McCusky and to this union were born three children,, Mrs. Anna Maloy of Chicago, Rufus of Creston, Ind., and Louis M., who passed from this life in 1916. Martin McCusky, her husband, passed away in 1914. Mrs. McCusky is survived by one sister, Mrs. Harwig of Yorkville, 111. one daughter, Anna, of Chicago, and three sons, one in Lowell, one in Wisconsin and the other of Creston, where she made her home. Thirteen grandchildren, six great grandchildren and a host of friends also mourn. Mrs. McCusky moved near Creston in 1885 and has lived in this vicinity for about 48 years. She was a good friend and neighbor, a great lovei of hcfme and family, and known for her kind personality. A precious one from us has gone A voice we loved is stilled. A place .is vacant in dur home Which never can be filled. God in his wisdom has recalled The boon his love had given And though the body slumbers here The soul is safe in heaven.