Published in the Rochester(IN) News-Sentinel, Friday, October 2, 1942
Alonzo COPLEN, 88, a pioneer citizen of Newcastle township, passed away at 11 o'clock Thursday night, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Dallas PLETCHER, of Argos. Death resulted from complications following an illness of seven months. Mr. Coplen, who had resided in Fulton county for practically all of his life, had a wide acquaintance of friends throughout Fulton and Marshall counties. Alonzo, son of Isaac and Sarah COPLEN, was born in Ohio on September 30th, 1854. In a ceremony solemnized in Argos, Ind., on December 11th, 1875 he was united in marriage with Elma MICKEY. His wife preceded him in death several years ago. Survivors are: three daughters, Mrs. Dallas PLETCHER, of Argos; Mrs. Alta MYERS, of near Rochester; Mrs. Ethel MORRETT, of this city; two sons, Lester [COPLEN] and Harvey COPLEN, of Argos; a brother, James COPLEN, of this city; a sister, Mrs. Teenia TAYLOR, of Warsaw; 19 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon, two o'clock, at the Mentone Church of Christ. Interment will be in the Sycamore cemetery.
SOURCE:
http://www.fulco.lib.in.us/Genealogy/Tombaugh/Obituaries/Html/1942.htm
Alonzo COPLEN, 88, a pioneer citizen of Newcastle township, passed away at 11 o'clock Thursday night, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Dallas PLETCHER, of Argos. Death resulted from complications following an illness of seven months. Mr. Coplen, who had resided in Fulton county for practically all of his life, had a wide acquaintance of friends throughout Fulton and Marshall counties. Alonzo, son of Isaac and Sarah COPLEN, was born in Ohio on September 30th, 1854. In a ceremony solemnized in Argos, Ind., on December 11th, 1875 he was united in marriage with Elma MICKEY. His wife preceded him in death several years ago. Survivors are: three daughters, Mrs. Dallas PLETCHER, of Argos; Mrs. Alta MYERS, of near Rochester; Mrs. Ethel MORRETT, of this city; two sons, Lester [COPLEN] and Harvey COPLEN, of Argos; a brother, James COPLEN, of this city; a sister, Mrs. Teenia TAYLOR, of Warsaw; 19 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon, two o'clock, at the Mentone Church of Christ. Interment will be in the Sycamore cemetery.
SOURCE:
http://www.fulco.lib.in.us/Genealogy/Tombaugh/Obituaries/Html/1942.htm
Published in the Rochester(IN) News-Sentinel, Friday, October 2, 1942
Alonzo COPLEN, 88, a pioneer citizen of Newcastle township, passed away at 11 o'clock Thursday night, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Dallas PLETCHER, of Argos. Death resulted from complications following an illness of seven months. Mr. Coplen, who had resided in Fulton county for practically all of his life, had a wide acquaintance of friends throughout Fulton and Marshall counties. Alonzo, son of Isaac and Sarah COPLEN, was born in Ohio on September 30th, 1854. In a ceremony solemnized in Argos, Ind., on December 11th, 1875 he was united in marriage with Elma MICKEY. His wife preceded him in death several years ago. Survivors are: three daughters, Mrs. Dallas PLETCHER, of Argos; Mrs. Alta MYERS, of near Rochester; Mrs. Ethel MORRETT, of this city; two sons, Lester [COPLEN] and Harvey COPLEN, of Argos; a brother, James COPLEN, of this city; a sister, Mrs. Teenia TAYLOR, of Warsaw; 19 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon, two o'clock, at the Mentone Church of Christ. Interment will be in the Sycamore cemetery.
SOURCE:
http://www.fulco.lib.in.us/Genealogy/Tombaugh/Obituaries/Html/1942.htm
Alonzo COPLEN, 88, a pioneer citizen of Newcastle township, passed away at 11 o'clock Thursday night, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Dallas PLETCHER, of Argos. Death resulted from complications following an illness of seven months. Mr. Coplen, who had resided in Fulton county for practically all of his life, had a wide acquaintance of friends throughout Fulton and Marshall counties. Alonzo, son of Isaac and Sarah COPLEN, was born in Ohio on September 30th, 1854. In a ceremony solemnized in Argos, Ind., on December 11th, 1875 he was united in marriage with Elma MICKEY. His wife preceded him in death several years ago. Survivors are: three daughters, Mrs. Dallas PLETCHER, of Argos; Mrs. Alta MYERS, of near Rochester; Mrs. Ethel MORRETT, of this city; two sons, Lester [COPLEN] and Harvey COPLEN, of Argos; a brother, James COPLEN, of this city; a sister, Mrs. Teenia TAYLOR, of Warsaw; 19 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon, two o'clock, at the Mentone Church of Christ. Interment will be in the Sycamore cemetery.
SOURCE:
http://www.fulco.lib.in.us/Genealogy/Tombaugh/Obituaries/Html/1942.htm
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