The death of Edwin Lane Maynard occurred at Sherman Hospital, Elgin, Friday, January 1, at 2 o'clock p.m., following an operation for liver trouble, which he underwent in the forenoon of the same day.
The body was brought to Hampshire and the funeral services were held at his late home at 1 o'clock Monday afternoon, Rev. George Barth of Chicago officiating. Burial was in the Hampshire Center cemetery. The following six nephews were the casket bearers: Harrison, William, Floyd, Claron and Raymond Maynard and Oral Sholes.
Mr. Maynard's health began failing about three years ago. His last illness was of seven weeks duration. He was taken to Sherman hospital Dec. 29.
Mr. Maynard was the fourth son of Abraham and Ann Maynard and was born on the farm which he owned when he passed away, and on which he lived all his life until last March, when he moved to the village.
He was united in marriage to Miss Helen Wright December 25, 1882. To this union were born two children, John and Mrs. May Petersen, who with the wife survive him. He also leaves two brothers, George of Watsonville, Cal., and Charles of Hampshire, and one sister, Mrs. S.M. Dow of Hampshire. Two brothers, James and Henry and one sister, Mary preceded him in death.
Mr. Maynard was a man who attended solely to his own business. Somewhat retiring by nature and disposition, he was somewhat slow to form intimate friendships, but those who knew him best were his staunch friends. His religion was in his heart and his word was his bond.
During Rev. Barth's pastorate of the United Evangelical church here a number of years ago he organized a Sunday school in the Walker school district. Mr. Maynard being at that time one of the school's directors, his consent for the use of the school house was asked by Rev. Barth and was of course readily given. Thereafter Rev. Barth often called to see Mr. Maynard and a strong bond of friendship developed between the two men, and at one time Mr. Maynard said to his wife that if the services of a minister of the gospel should be required in the family at any time he would like to have Rev. Barth summoned.
Among those from out of town who attended the funeral were the following: Mrs. E.H. Maynard, Lake View, Iowa; Henry Maynard, Maynard, Iowa; William Maynard, Breda, Iowa; Harrison Maynard, Mrs. George Maynard, Mrs. Lilly Slechta, Vail, Iowa; Mrs. H. Dougherty, Mrs. Allison and son, Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Dougherty, Mrs. Farmham, Wm. T Wright, Elgin; S. D. Mann and Mrs. T.N. Austin, Genoa; Mrs. C. W. Watson and son Fred, Monroe Center.

Newspaper Obituary from the scrapbook of his daughter, May Maynard Petersen.