People's Pilot, Volume 6, Number 41, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 April 1897 — Life’s Journey Ended. [ARTICLE]

Life’s Journey Ended.

Mrs. Mary E. Hopkins, widow of the late Newman W. Hopkins, died Monday evening, March 29th, at St. Vincent’s hospital, Indianapolis, of congestion of the brain, as the result of a surgical operation performed on March 16th, for the removal of a malignant spider cancer. Tne deceased has been a sufferer from this cause for over two years, though known to but a few of her most intimate relatives, .and its dangerous development was not realized even by herself. Previous to going to St. Vincent’s hospital she visited relatives at Indianapolis and Vernon and prepared to meet the worst. The result of the operation was thought to have been successful and for over a week the most satisfactory progress was made, the wound healing healthfully. But the strain upon the patient’s mind and nervous system was too severe, and the result was as stated above. The remains were brought to her home in Rensselaer Tuesday afternoon, and the funeral was held at 2 p. m. from the Presbyterian church. Rev. R. D. Utter of the M. E. church officiating. The beautiful masonic rites of the Eastern Star Order were performed by the members of the Evening Star Chapter, No. 41, of which society she was a charter member. The remains were laid at rest in Weston cemetery by the side of her husband. The floral tributes were grand, and bespoke the high esteem in which the departed was held by all who knew her.

Mrs. Hopkins maiden name was Mary Elizabeth Sayler and her parents were Isaac and Elizabeth Sayler, the father still surviving her at a very advanced age. She was born June 3, 1834 ' in Marion cop" 4 , , unto, bettig at her death 62 years, 9 months and 28 days old. She came to l ‘pel 4 county witL? her fathers family when sixteen I'&ars old, and was married to New~ ruan 4 Hopkins April 12, 1875. Of six children born to them five live to mourn her loss, viz., Arthur H., Albert F., Alfred W.. Mrs. Alice C Meyer and Mrs. Ada D. Crosscup, all living in Rensselaer, She was for many years a member of the Methodist church, but united a few years ago with the Presbyterian church, and has always lived the life of a consistent Christian,

John L. Hershmanof Mecfafiyville came down Sunday to visit his son Charles, it being the father’s first visit to Rensselaer this winter, having been in rather poor health. Mr. Hershman incidentally paid his taxes while in town and found a dollar left with which to renew his subscription to the Pilot, His son Walter came with him.