Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 41, Number 21, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 November 1908 — Obituary of Mrs. Clara K. Speaks. [ARTICLE]

Obituary of Mrs. Clara K. Speaks.

Mrs. Clara* K. Speaks was born in Green county, Ohio, Jan. 1, 1858, departed this life in Rensselaer, Ind., Nov. J 6, 1908, aged 50 years, 10 months and 15 days. She was united in marriage to Jacob W. Speaks, September 14, 1876, To this union was born eleven children, eight of whom are still living, I two dying in infancy, one, Arthur G., died at the age of five years. He is buried near a former home of the family in Jennings county, this state. Those living are, Mrs. Mattle F. Beebe, of Gifford,, Ind.; Lena 8., at the home for feeble minded in Ft. Wayne, Ind.; Grace U., Lester W., Carl E., Evert G., Howard A., and Freddie R., all at home. Besides the family she leaves to mourn their loss a sister, Mrs. James Harris, of Selma, Ohio, two grandchildren, relatives, and a host of friends. - The deceased was well known in and about Rensselaer, having resided here about seven years. She united with the Baptist church of Buttlerville, Ind., about seventeen years ago. Since living here she has been a loyal worker in the First Baptist church. She was a true Christian woman, a loving mother and a devoted wife. By her cheerful dispositlcn even in trials, she was loved and respected by all who knew her. ■ The church .of which she was a member will sorely miss her presence and Inspiration, fcr she so much loved to be there and be about her Master’s work. Her favorite song being, “I Surrender AIL’” After an illness of about six weeks duration, the end came peacefully at a few moments past eight o’clock, with her family and several friends about her bedside. The funeral services were conduced by her pastor. Interment made in Weston cemetery. i