PAULINE NEWS
Relatives and friends here were greatly shocked last Friday afternoon to hear of the sudden death of one of our townsmen, William Stethem. Mr. Stethem had been in poor health for several months and had gone to Hastings Friday to consult a physician. Following a medical examination, he and his daughter, Mrs. Molly Meester, had just entered the Kresge vairty (sic) store and were seated at the refreshment counter when he was stricken with a heart attack arid death ensued almost immediately.
Mr. Stethem was born in Ohio in 1856 and came to this community 58 years ago. He homesteaded on a farm 4 miles southeast of Pauline and resided their continuously until 15 years ago when he and his wife retired and moved to Pauline. Mrs. Stethem passed away about five years ago. The past year Mr. Stethem has lived with his brother, John, here in the village.
He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Marie Hargleroad-Houser of Hastings, Mrs. Maud May of Sidney and Mrs. Molly Meester of Hastings; three sisters, Mrs. Druisella Hoppins and Mrs. Catherine Robbins of Burwell and Mrs. Morris Baker of Pauline; two brothers, Dwight of Viscilles and John of Pauline; five grandchildren.
William Stethem, 81, Dies Suddenly
Funeral services were held Monday at the Livingston Funeral Home in Hastings with Rev. Dan Lapp in charge. Music was furnished by Mrs. John McCleery and Mrs. Arthur Sime with Mrs. H.P. Jones at the piano. Pallbearers were P.H. Gartner, Earl Osgood, Clarence Anderson, John Krull, James H. Overy and John McCleery, all of Pauline. Burial was at Spring Ranch.
PAULINE NEWS
Relatives and friends here were greatly shocked last Friday afternoon to hear of the sudden death of one of our townsmen, William Stethem. Mr. Stethem had been in poor health for several months and had gone to Hastings Friday to consult a physician. Following a medical examination, he and his daughter, Mrs. Molly Meester, had just entered the Kresge vairty (sic) store and were seated at the refreshment counter when he was stricken with a heart attack arid death ensued almost immediately.
Mr. Stethem was born in Ohio in 1856 and came to this community 58 years ago. He homesteaded on a farm 4 miles southeast of Pauline and resided their continuously until 15 years ago when he and his wife retired and moved to Pauline. Mrs. Stethem passed away about five years ago. The past year Mr. Stethem has lived with his brother, John, here in the village.
He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Marie Hargleroad-Houser of Hastings, Mrs. Maud May of Sidney and Mrs. Molly Meester of Hastings; three sisters, Mrs. Druisella Hoppins and Mrs. Catherine Robbins of Burwell and Mrs. Morris Baker of Pauline; two brothers, Dwight of Viscilles and John of Pauline; five grandchildren.
William Stethem, 81, Dies Suddenly
Funeral services were held Monday at the Livingston Funeral Home in Hastings with Rev. Dan Lapp in charge. Music was furnished by Mrs. John McCleery and Mrs. Arthur Sime with Mrs. H.P. Jones at the piano. Pallbearers were P.H. Gartner, Earl Osgood, Clarence Anderson, John Krull, James H. Overy and John McCleery, all of Pauline. Burial was at Spring Ranch.
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