Obit from Fairbury Blade
E. W. CRUM
E. W. Crum, one of the pioneeer residents of Cropsey died at his residence in Cropsey, Tuesday, May 2, 1911. His illness was short, but severe and all that kind hands, loving hearts, thoughtful nurses and doctors could do was done without avail.
He was born on the 24th of October 1856 - and spent his entire life in this immediate neighborhood.
On Feb. 7, 1880, he was married to Miss Saba VanPetten of Cropsey, who survives him.
Seven children were born to them, two of whom, Maggie and Myra, are buried in the Cropsey Cemetery. The five living children are, Eddie of Manito; Mrs. Ethel Jenkins of Danville; Ivan and Ira are at home to help comfort the sorrowing widow.
In addition to this immediate family he is survived by his father, David S. Crum of Cropsey, a brother D. M. Crum of Comption, Cal., who hurriedly came ot his bedside, Mrs. Jennie F. Bennett of Cropsey and Mrs. Myra Alford of Monon, Ind.
In addition to these he will be sadly missed by people from all over McLean county, where he was well and favorably known, having been a prominent and active member of the board of supervisors for eighteen years.
He stood prominent in fraternal circles, being a member in good standing of the local lodge of M. W. A. and of Colfax Lodge, No. 799, A.F. and A.M. of Colfax.
As a business man he was successful having acquired a goodly competence as a result of his labors. As a man and neighbor he was loved and esteemed by all who knew him and he well earned the tite of "Peacemaker," for many a neighborhood wrangle and community disturbance was quietly settled within the walls of his workshop.
As a husband and father he stood without a peer, being loving and providing bountifuly for the many wants, always being keenly alert to alleviating the needs of others rather than himself.
The funeral servives were held at the Cropsey M.E. church Thursday afternoon at 2:00 and were attended by a large concourse of old friends and neighbors. There were many beautiful floral offerings. The remains were laid to rest in the Cropsey cemetery with Masonic honros. The Woodmen also attended in a body.
E. W. CRUM
E. W. Crum, one of the pioneeer residents of Cropsey died at his residence in Cropsey, Tuesday, May 2, 1911. His illness was short, but severe and all that kind hands, loving hearts, thoughtful nurses and doctors could do was done without avail.
He was born on the 24th of October 1856 - and spent his entire life in this immediate neighborhood.
On Feb. 7, 1880, he was married to Miss Saba VanPetten of Cropsey, who survives him.
Seven children were born to them, two of whom, Maggie and Myra, are buried in the Cropsey Cemetery. The five living children are, Eddie of Manito; Mrs. Ethel Jenkins of Danville; Ivan and Ira are at home to help comfort the sorrowing widow.
In addition to this immediate family he is survived by his father, David S. Crum of Cropsey, a brother D. M. Crum of Comption, Cal., who hurriedly came ot his bedside, Mrs. Jennie F. Bennett of Cropsey and Mrs. Myra Alford of Monon, Ind.
In addition to these he will be sadly missed by people from all over McLean county, where he was well and favorably known, having been a prominent and active member of the board of supervisors for eighteen years.
He stood prominent in fraternal circles, being a member in good standing of the local lodge of M. W. A. and of Colfax Lodge, No. 799, A.F. and A.M. of Colfax.
As a business man he was successful having acquired a goodly competence as a result of his labors. As a man and neighbor he was loved and esteemed by all who knew him and he well earned the tite of "Peacemaker," for many a neighborhood wrangle and community disturbance was quietly settled within the walls of his workshop.
As a husband and father he stood without a peer, being loving and providing bountifuly for the many wants, always being keenly alert to alleviating the needs of others rather than himself.
The funeral servives were held at the Cropsey M.E. church Thursday afternoon at 2:00 and were attended by a large concourse of old friends and neighbors. There were many beautiful floral offerings. The remains were laid to rest in the Cropsey cemetery with Masonic honros. The Woodmen also attended in a body.
Obit from Fairbury Blade
E. W. CRUM
E. W. Crum, one of the pioneeer residents of Cropsey died at his residence in Cropsey, Tuesday, May 2, 1911. His illness was short, but severe and all that kind hands, loving hearts, thoughtful nurses and doctors could do was done without avail.
He was born on the 24th of October 1856 - and spent his entire life in this immediate neighborhood.
On Feb. 7, 1880, he was married to Miss Saba VanPetten of Cropsey, who survives him.
Seven children were born to them, two of whom, Maggie and Myra, are buried in the Cropsey Cemetery. The five living children are, Eddie of Manito; Mrs. Ethel Jenkins of Danville; Ivan and Ira are at home to help comfort the sorrowing widow.
In addition to this immediate family he is survived by his father, David S. Crum of Cropsey, a brother D. M. Crum of Comption, Cal., who hurriedly came ot his bedside, Mrs. Jennie F. Bennett of Cropsey and Mrs. Myra Alford of Monon, Ind.
In addition to these he will be sadly missed by people from all over McLean county, where he was well and favorably known, having been a prominent and active member of the board of supervisors for eighteen years.
He stood prominent in fraternal circles, being a member in good standing of the local lodge of M. W. A. and of Colfax Lodge, No. 799, A.F. and A.M. of Colfax.
As a business man he was successful having acquired a goodly competence as a result of his labors. As a man and neighbor he was loved and esteemed by all who knew him and he well earned the tite of "Peacemaker," for many a neighborhood wrangle and community disturbance was quietly settled within the walls of his workshop.
As a husband and father he stood without a peer, being loving and providing bountifuly for the many wants, always being keenly alert to alleviating the needs of others rather than himself.
The funeral servives were held at the Cropsey M.E. church Thursday afternoon at 2:00 and were attended by a large concourse of old friends and neighbors. There were many beautiful floral offerings. The remains were laid to rest in the Cropsey cemetery with Masonic honros. The Woodmen also attended in a body.
E. W. CRUM
E. W. Crum, one of the pioneeer residents of Cropsey died at his residence in Cropsey, Tuesday, May 2, 1911. His illness was short, but severe and all that kind hands, loving hearts, thoughtful nurses and doctors could do was done without avail.
He was born on the 24th of October 1856 - and spent his entire life in this immediate neighborhood.
On Feb. 7, 1880, he was married to Miss Saba VanPetten of Cropsey, who survives him.
Seven children were born to them, two of whom, Maggie and Myra, are buried in the Cropsey Cemetery. The five living children are, Eddie of Manito; Mrs. Ethel Jenkins of Danville; Ivan and Ira are at home to help comfort the sorrowing widow.
In addition to this immediate family he is survived by his father, David S. Crum of Cropsey, a brother D. M. Crum of Comption, Cal., who hurriedly came ot his bedside, Mrs. Jennie F. Bennett of Cropsey and Mrs. Myra Alford of Monon, Ind.
In addition to these he will be sadly missed by people from all over McLean county, where he was well and favorably known, having been a prominent and active member of the board of supervisors for eighteen years.
He stood prominent in fraternal circles, being a member in good standing of the local lodge of M. W. A. and of Colfax Lodge, No. 799, A.F. and A.M. of Colfax.
As a business man he was successful having acquired a goodly competence as a result of his labors. As a man and neighbor he was loved and esteemed by all who knew him and he well earned the tite of "Peacemaker," for many a neighborhood wrangle and community disturbance was quietly settled within the walls of his workshop.
As a husband and father he stood without a peer, being loving and providing bountifuly for the many wants, always being keenly alert to alleviating the needs of others rather than himself.
The funeral servives were held at the Cropsey M.E. church Thursday afternoon at 2:00 and were attended by a large concourse of old friends and neighbors. There were many beautiful floral offerings. The remains were laid to rest in the Cropsey cemetery with Masonic honros. The Woodmen also attended in a body.
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