Obituary – Ellis County News October 10, 1918, p. 1
AN ELLIS COUNTY BOY'S LIFE FOR DEMOCRACY
Yesterday at the little town of Antonio from the Catholic Church at that place the mortal remains of Alois Dechant, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Cornel Dechant were borne to their last resting place, and thus another of the homeboys gave his life for the great cause to which America is dedicating her splendid young manhood. Alois was being trained at Camp Sheridan for service overseas when he fell victim of the epidemic of influenza that is now sweeping the country and ravaging the camps.
The entire family of Alois was sick yesterday when the physician was called to the home. The stern visaged messenger, Death, has wrought sorrow in many homes of this country during the last few days. Because of the general disorder due to the ravages of influenza it was impossible to extend to the deceased soldier the military burial ceremonial due, and a memorial service will therefore be given sometime in the near future.
Our deepest sympathy goes to the bereaved father and mother and brothers and sisters of the deceased, who died while giving his fullest measure of devotion to his country.
Obituary – Ellis County News October 10, 1918, p. 1
AN ELLIS COUNTY BOY'S LIFE FOR DEMOCRACY
Yesterday at the little town of Antonio from the Catholic Church at that place the mortal remains of Alois Dechant, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Cornel Dechant were borne to their last resting place, and thus another of the homeboys gave his life for the great cause to which America is dedicating her splendid young manhood. Alois was being trained at Camp Sheridan for service overseas when he fell victim of the epidemic of influenza that is now sweeping the country and ravaging the camps.
The entire family of Alois was sick yesterday when the physician was called to the home. The stern visaged messenger, Death, has wrought sorrow in many homes of this country during the last few days. Because of the general disorder due to the ravages of influenza it was impossible to extend to the deceased soldier the military burial ceremonial due, and a memorial service will therefore be given sometime in the near future.
Our deepest sympathy goes to the bereaved father and mother and brothers and sisters of the deceased, who died while giving his fullest measure of devotion to his country.
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U.S. Army, WWI veteran, Died of wounds from combat injuries during WWI
Family Members
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Maria Dechant
1888–1888
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Elizabeth Dechant
1889–1890
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John Dechant
1890–1906
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Chrysostomus Dechant
1893–1899
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Peter C. Dechant
1895–1967
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Chrisostimus Dechant
1899–1918
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Cornelius John "Cornel" Dechant
1901–1984
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Catherine Dechant Dechant
1904–1983
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Monica Dechant Speier
1906–1983
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John A. Dechant
1907–1967
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Rose "Rosie" Dechant
1912–1989
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