Mr. and Mrs. John Foster, Sr. of Biggsville, respected and long-time residents of that community, passed away within a few hours of each other last Saturday morning, March 7th. Mr. Foster died at about 5:00 o'clock and Mrs. Foster at about 8:30, Both were victims of the prevailing epidemic of "flu," a weak heart hastening Mr. Foster's end while the development of pneumonia was a contributory cause of Mrs. Foster's death. Mr. Foster was 80 years of age and his wife was 82. They had recently returned to their farm north of Biggsville from an extended visit with their son, Judge Harry Foster of Eureka, Ill.
The deceased couple are survived by three children: Judge Harry Foster of Eureka, Ill.; Robert Foster of Biggsville, and Mrs. Grace Knox of Oquawka, another daughter, Mrs. Birdie Boyd of Biggsville passed away several years ago. Funeral services were held at the Biggsville Presbyterian Church with interment in the Biggsville Cemetery.
Stronghurst Graphic, March 12, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. John Foster, Sr. of Biggsville, respected and long-time residents of that community, passed away within a few hours of each other last Saturday morning, March 7th. Mr. Foster died at about 5:00 o'clock and Mrs. Foster at about 8:30, Both were victims of the prevailing epidemic of "flu," a weak heart hastening Mr. Foster's end while the development of pneumonia was a contributory cause of Mrs. Foster's death. Mr. Foster was 80 years of age and his wife was 82. They had recently returned to their farm north of Biggsville from an extended visit with their son, Judge Harry Foster of Eureka, Ill.
The deceased couple are survived by three children: Judge Harry Foster of Eureka, Ill.; Robert Foster of Biggsville, and Mrs. Grace Knox of Oquawka, another daughter, Mrs. Birdie Boyd of Biggsville passed away several years ago. Funeral services were held at the Biggsville Presbyterian Church with interment in the Biggsville Cemetery.
Stronghurst Graphic, March 12, 1925
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