Aged 76
Robert L. Abernathy, 421 Hancock avenue, died at 5:15 am today in Mercy hospital. Death came suddenly, although he had been ailing for a year.
He was born Oct. 10, 1869, and was unmarried. For many years before his retirement, Mr. Abernathy was a machinist on the Rock Island Arsenal. He is a member of the local, No. 388, machinists' union. Survivors are a sister, Mrs. Bash Petersen, and two nephews, all of Chicago.
The body is at Halligan's funeral home pending funeral arrangements.
The Rock Island Argus
06 Jul. 1942, Mon. Page 14
Aged 76
Robert L. Abernathy, 421 Hancock avenue, died at 5:15 am today in Mercy hospital. Death came suddenly, although he had been ailing for a year.
He was born Oct. 10, 1869, and was unmarried. For many years before his retirement, Mr. Abernathy was a machinist on the Rock Island Arsenal. He is a member of the local, No. 388, machinists' union. Survivors are a sister, Mrs. Bash Petersen, and two nephews, all of Chicago.
The body is at Halligan's funeral home pending funeral arrangements.
The Rock Island Argus
06 Jul. 1942, Mon. Page 14
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