Rensselaer Republican, Volume 15, Number 45, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 July 1883 — Another Sudden Death. [ARTICLE]

Another Sudden Death.

Mrs. Rebecca Hopkins, widow of Caleb Hopkins, died suddenly of paralysis of the heart, last Saturday evening at the residence of her son, George Hopkins, near the depot. She had apparently been enjoying her usual health all day, aud early in the evening, while reclining upon the lounge playing with her little grandchild, suddenly, without warning or word of any kind, sank down upon the lounge and expired, instantly. Mrs. George Hopkins, the only person present except»the child, at once made an outcry and summoned a number of the neighbors, some of whom made some attempt, in vain of course, at resuscitation. She had long been afflicted with the disease, above mentioned, and the manner of her death could hardly be called a surprise. She was 67 years old, and for 82 years a resident of Jasper county. The funeral services were held at the residence, on Sunday afternoon, and were conducted by Elder D. T. Halstead, of the Christian church.