Daughter of George and Anna Marie Hoch. Anna Marie's maiden name is found as Hayd, Haid, Haig and Head.
Amelia and her sister, 'Lena', married first cousins, Marcus and David F. Alton.~Mrs. Mark Alton Dies at LaCrosse
Following a long period of invalidism, climaxed by some two weeks of intense suffering caused by a complication of ailments, Mrs. Mark Alton, a well known and respected resident of the Fountain Green community for more than a half century, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Valda Blythe, near LaCrosse on Friday evening, April 21, 1944, at the age of 77 years, 3 months and 26 days.
Amelia S. Hoch was born at Carthage, Illinois, on December 25, 1866, the daughter of George and Anna Hoch, one of Hancock county's sturdy pioneer families. On January 15, 1885, she was united in marriage at LaHarpe with Marcus G. Alton, an enterprising young farmer of the Fountain Green community, and it was there that they established and maintained their home for over fifty years.
Into this home were born five sons and one daughter, namely: Clarence E., a teacher in the high school at Ottumwa, Iowa; George, Carl, Harold and Leland, all of whom reside on farms in Fountain Green township, and Mrs. Mary Blythe, of the LaCrosse neighborhood. In addition to the children, there also survive eleven grandchildren and five great grandchildren to mourn the passing of a kind and loving mother and grandmother. One grandchild, Mildred Irene Blythe, is deceased.
Following the death in August, 1940, of her devoted companion of fifty years, Mrs. Alton continued to maintain her own home until failing health and the inability to secure help forced her to close its doors and go to live with her daughter, Mrs. Blythe, who with her husband ministered very tenderly to her needs during these closing years of life. The desire to return, for at least brief intervals to her old home neighborhood, was satisfied by frequent visits during the summer months each year to the homes of the four sons living within a radius of a few miles of her own home. there she likewise received loving care from the sons and their wives.
Being of a quiet and retiring nature, Mrs. Alton's home was her castle, the welfare of her husband and children being her chief concern. Of her it could be said that she looked well to the ways of her household.
She was a kind and sympathetic friends [sic] and neighbor, who was always ready to lend a helping hand or speak a word of sympathy to comfort those in trouble, whenever it was possible for her to do so. The latch string of her door was always to family and friends [sic], who were assured of a hearty welcome within.
Mrs. Alton was a wise and thrifty homemaker, who by these very characteristics contributed greatly to the measure of success attained by her husband, which made him one of the community's most substantial farmers and businessmen.
In young womanhood Mrs. Alton united with the Methodist Episcopal church in which faith she continued throughout the years.
To those who mourn the passing of a loving mother and a good friend, we say with the poet:
"Weep not that her toils are over,
Weep not that her race is run,
God grant we may rest as calmly
When our work, like her's [sic], is done.
Till then we yield with gladness
Our mother to Him to keep,
And rejoice in the sweet assurance
He giveth his loved one sleep, sweet sleep."
Funeral services for Mrs. Alton were held in the LaHarpe Methodist church Sunday, April 23, the Rev. F. M. Roberts of Blandinsville officiating. Interment was in LaHarpe cemetery.
Amelia and her sister, 'Lena', married first cousins, Marcus and David F. Alton.~Mrs. Mark Alton Dies at LaCrosse
Following a long period of invalidism, climaxed by some two weeks of intense suffering caused by a complication of ailments, Mrs. Mark Alton, a well known and respected resident of the Fountain Green community for more than a half century, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Valda Blythe, near LaCrosse on Friday evening, April 21, 1944, at the age of 77 years, 3 months and 26 days.
Amelia S. Hoch was born at Carthage, Illinois, on December 25, 1866, the daughter of George and Anna Hoch, one of Hancock county's sturdy pioneer families. On January 15, 1885, she was united in marriage at LaHarpe with Marcus G. Alton, an enterprising young farmer of the Fountain Green community, and it was there that they established and maintained their home for over fifty years.
Into this home were born five sons and one daughter, namely: Clarence E., a teacher in the high school at Ottumwa, Iowa; George, Carl, Harold and Leland, all of whom reside on farms in Fountain Green township, and Mrs. Mary Blythe, of the LaCrosse neighborhood. In addition to the children, there also survive eleven grandchildren and five great grandchildren to mourn the passing of a kind and loving mother and grandmother. One grandchild, Mildred Irene Blythe, is deceased.
Following the death in August, 1940, of her devoted companion of fifty years, Mrs. Alton continued to maintain her own home until failing health and the inability to secure help forced her to close its doors and go to live with her daughter, Mrs. Blythe, who with her husband ministered very tenderly to her needs during these closing years of life. The desire to return, for at least brief intervals to her old home neighborhood, was satisfied by frequent visits during the summer months each year to the homes of the four sons living within a radius of a few miles of her own home. there she likewise received loving care from the sons and their wives.
Being of a quiet and retiring nature, Mrs. Alton's home was her castle, the welfare of her husband and children being her chief concern. Of her it could be said that she looked well to the ways of her household.
She was a kind and sympathetic friends [sic] and neighbor, who was always ready to lend a helping hand or speak a word of sympathy to comfort those in trouble, whenever it was possible for her to do so. The latch string of her door was always to family and friends [sic], who were assured of a hearty welcome within.
Mrs. Alton was a wise and thrifty homemaker, who by these very characteristics contributed greatly to the measure of success attained by her husband, which made him one of the community's most substantial farmers and businessmen.
In young womanhood Mrs. Alton united with the Methodist Episcopal church in which faith she continued throughout the years.
To those who mourn the passing of a loving mother and a good friend, we say with the poet:
"Weep not that her toils are over,
Weep not that her race is run,
God grant we may rest as calmly
When our work, like her's [sic], is done.
Till then we yield with gladness
Our mother to Him to keep,
And rejoice in the sweet assurance
He giveth his loved one sleep, sweet sleep."
Funeral services for Mrs. Alton were held in the LaHarpe Methodist church Sunday, April 23, the Rev. F. M. Roberts of Blandinsville officiating. Interment was in LaHarpe cemetery.
Daughter of George and Anna Marie Hoch. Anna Marie's maiden name is found as Hayd, Haid, Haig and Head.
Amelia and her sister, 'Lena', married first cousins, Marcus and David F. Alton.~Mrs. Mark Alton Dies at LaCrosse
Following a long period of invalidism, climaxed by some two weeks of intense suffering caused by a complication of ailments, Mrs. Mark Alton, a well known and respected resident of the Fountain Green community for more than a half century, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Valda Blythe, near LaCrosse on Friday evening, April 21, 1944, at the age of 77 years, 3 months and 26 days.
Amelia S. Hoch was born at Carthage, Illinois, on December 25, 1866, the daughter of George and Anna Hoch, one of Hancock county's sturdy pioneer families. On January 15, 1885, she was united in marriage at LaHarpe with Marcus G. Alton, an enterprising young farmer of the Fountain Green community, and it was there that they established and maintained their home for over fifty years.
Into this home were born five sons and one daughter, namely: Clarence E., a teacher in the high school at Ottumwa, Iowa; George, Carl, Harold and Leland, all of whom reside on farms in Fountain Green township, and Mrs. Mary Blythe, of the LaCrosse neighborhood. In addition to the children, there also survive eleven grandchildren and five great grandchildren to mourn the passing of a kind and loving mother and grandmother. One grandchild, Mildred Irene Blythe, is deceased.
Following the death in August, 1940, of her devoted companion of fifty years, Mrs. Alton continued to maintain her own home until failing health and the inability to secure help forced her to close its doors and go to live with her daughter, Mrs. Blythe, who with her husband ministered very tenderly to her needs during these closing years of life. The desire to return, for at least brief intervals to her old home neighborhood, was satisfied by frequent visits during the summer months each year to the homes of the four sons living within a radius of a few miles of her own home. there she likewise received loving care from the sons and their wives.
Being of a quiet and retiring nature, Mrs. Alton's home was her castle, the welfare of her husband and children being her chief concern. Of her it could be said that she looked well to the ways of her household.
She was a kind and sympathetic friends [sic] and neighbor, who was always ready to lend a helping hand or speak a word of sympathy to comfort those in trouble, whenever it was possible for her to do so. The latch string of her door was always to family and friends [sic], who were assured of a hearty welcome within.
Mrs. Alton was a wise and thrifty homemaker, who by these very characteristics contributed greatly to the measure of success attained by her husband, which made him one of the community's most substantial farmers and businessmen.
In young womanhood Mrs. Alton united with the Methodist Episcopal church in which faith she continued throughout the years.
To those who mourn the passing of a loving mother and a good friend, we say with the poet:
"Weep not that her toils are over,
Weep not that her race is run,
God grant we may rest as calmly
When our work, like her's [sic], is done.
Till then we yield with gladness
Our mother to Him to keep,
And rejoice in the sweet assurance
He giveth his loved one sleep, sweet sleep."
Funeral services for Mrs. Alton were held in the LaHarpe Methodist church Sunday, April 23, the Rev. F. M. Roberts of Blandinsville officiating. Interment was in LaHarpe cemetery.
Amelia and her sister, 'Lena', married first cousins, Marcus and David F. Alton.~Mrs. Mark Alton Dies at LaCrosse
Following a long period of invalidism, climaxed by some two weeks of intense suffering caused by a complication of ailments, Mrs. Mark Alton, a well known and respected resident of the Fountain Green community for more than a half century, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Valda Blythe, near LaCrosse on Friday evening, April 21, 1944, at the age of 77 years, 3 months and 26 days.
Amelia S. Hoch was born at Carthage, Illinois, on December 25, 1866, the daughter of George and Anna Hoch, one of Hancock county's sturdy pioneer families. On January 15, 1885, she was united in marriage at LaHarpe with Marcus G. Alton, an enterprising young farmer of the Fountain Green community, and it was there that they established and maintained their home for over fifty years.
Into this home were born five sons and one daughter, namely: Clarence E., a teacher in the high school at Ottumwa, Iowa; George, Carl, Harold and Leland, all of whom reside on farms in Fountain Green township, and Mrs. Mary Blythe, of the LaCrosse neighborhood. In addition to the children, there also survive eleven grandchildren and five great grandchildren to mourn the passing of a kind and loving mother and grandmother. One grandchild, Mildred Irene Blythe, is deceased.
Following the death in August, 1940, of her devoted companion of fifty years, Mrs. Alton continued to maintain her own home until failing health and the inability to secure help forced her to close its doors and go to live with her daughter, Mrs. Blythe, who with her husband ministered very tenderly to her needs during these closing years of life. The desire to return, for at least brief intervals to her old home neighborhood, was satisfied by frequent visits during the summer months each year to the homes of the four sons living within a radius of a few miles of her own home. there she likewise received loving care from the sons and their wives.
Being of a quiet and retiring nature, Mrs. Alton's home was her castle, the welfare of her husband and children being her chief concern. Of her it could be said that she looked well to the ways of her household.
She was a kind and sympathetic friends [sic] and neighbor, who was always ready to lend a helping hand or speak a word of sympathy to comfort those in trouble, whenever it was possible for her to do so. The latch string of her door was always to family and friends [sic], who were assured of a hearty welcome within.
Mrs. Alton was a wise and thrifty homemaker, who by these very characteristics contributed greatly to the measure of success attained by her husband, which made him one of the community's most substantial farmers and businessmen.
In young womanhood Mrs. Alton united with the Methodist Episcopal church in which faith she continued throughout the years.
To those who mourn the passing of a loving mother and a good friend, we say with the poet:
"Weep not that her toils are over,
Weep not that her race is run,
God grant we may rest as calmly
When our work, like her's [sic], is done.
Till then we yield with gladness
Our mother to Him to keep,
And rejoice in the sweet assurance
He giveth his loved one sleep, sweet sleep."
Funeral services for Mrs. Alton were held in the LaHarpe Methodist church Sunday, April 23, the Rev. F. M. Roberts of Blandinsville officiating. Interment was in LaHarpe cemetery.
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