Rensselaer Republican, Volume 28, Number 17, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 31 December 1896 — Death of Wiley Israel. [ARTICLE]

Death of Wiley Israel.

William Wiley Israel died Thursday night, Dec., 24th, 1896, at the home of his mother, Mrs. Emmarine on Van Rensselaer street, of consumption. He was taken to a Chicago hospital, Nov. 9th and was brought back, Dec., 13th. During his stay there he underwent a severe surgical operation, for an abscess in his side, but without permanent ben efit. He had been in poor health for several years. He was the youngest child of Alfred F. and Emmarine Israel; and was born in this county June 3rd., 1874, his age at death being 22 years •6 months and 21 days, His father died in 1875, of diseases contracted in the army. His mother, two sisters, Mrs. Stella Norman and Mrs. Elmira Stackhouse, survive him. Also two brothers, Charles and David E. Israel. Two other sisters, Calista and Mrs. Alberta Spain are dead. Wiley was an exemplary young man, and had the esteem and confidence of all who knew him. > The funeral was held 1 Saturday afternoon, at Trinity M. E, Church. Rev. R. D. Utter assisted by Rev. F. L. Austin conducted the religious services. Intermentin Weston Cemetery.