PLEASANT PLAINS - George Renken, 61, a farmer living near Pleasant Plains, died unexpectedly at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the residence.

Coroner William Telford reported that Mr. Renken complained of chest pains last week but apparently had not been ill Tuesday.

Mr. Renken was married in 1924 to Martha Wallner who survives along with four daughters, Mrs. Maryellen Crosmer, of Spencer, S.D.; Florence and Joann, at home; and Berniece [sic], of Peoria. There are three grandchildren. He also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Marie Cordes, of Pleasant Plains and Mrs. Dorothea Helmerichs, of Virden; and two brothers, John, of Auburn, and Louis, of Pleasant Plains.

Funeral services were held at Immanuel Lutheran Church near Farmingdale with burial in Pleasant Plains Cemetery.

He was secretary of Immanuel Church at Farmingdale for many years.

Illinois State Journal.
Wednesday, Jun 10, 1959
Springfield, IL
Page: 27
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A coroner's jury ruled George Renken's death was the result of a heart attack. He suffered a fatal collapse at his home June 9.
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U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Henry George Renken
Race: White
Birth Date: 22 Apr 1898
Residence Date: 1917-1918
Street Address: 3
Residence Place: Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
Draft Board: 1
Physical Build: Slender
Height: Tall
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Blue
Occupation: Farm Laborer
Nearest Relative: William Renken (father)
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U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
Name: Henry George Renken
Race: White
Age: 43
Birth Date: 22 Apr 1898
Birth Place: Pleasant Plains, Illinois
Registration Date: 16 Feb 1942
Registration Place: Cartwright, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Employer: Self
Height: "6 0"
Weight: "160"
Complexion: Light
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Blue
Person who will always know your address: Mrs. Martha Lena Renken
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