Obituary of Mark C. SWIFT: On Wednesday morning our community was shocked when the news spread of the passing of one of our most beloved and respected citizens, Mark SWIFT. He had been in failing health for sometime but after his serious illness last fall he had never regained his usual health. He contracted flu a little more than a week ago which was more than his strength could endure. Today we are reminded that in the midst of life, we were in death, that the Dark Angel enters unannounced and unaware and carries away the souls of loved ones. Mark C., son of James and Elizabeth SWIFT was born in Kinmundy Township August 24, 1861, and quietly fell asleep at his home in Foster Township, March 8, 1939 at 9 o'clock a.m. at the age of 77 years, 6 months, and 12 days. When a young man he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Frances LANSFORD. Two daughters came to bless this home and make this young couple's family complete. This family circle was broken in a few years by the death of this young mother. On September 15, 1903, he was again married to Miss Emma McCULLEY and to this union two sons and three daughters came to bless the home. He was a very devoted husband and father, an honest and upright citizen, always dealing fairly with his fellowmen. Being a good man he made many lasting friends. He was very fond of his grandchildren, and especially, were his last few years made more enjoyable by the little grandson, Paul Leroy SWIFT, who lived with his parents in the grandfather's home. He was a member of the Christian Church in Kinmundy. Besides the devoted companion he leaves his daughters, Mrs. Chloe HAMMER, Kinmundy; Mrs. Carrie AVEY, Cincinnati; Mrs. Muriel Fulton, Mrs. Nondas HARRINGTON, South Bend; Mrs. Dorris ARNOLD of Arnold Chapel, two sons, William, of Peoria and Paul, at home; eighteen grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Martha GORDON, nieces and nephews. Oh how sweet it will be in that beautiful land, So free from all sorrow and pain; With songs on our lips and with harps in our hands, To meet one another again. The funeral services were conducted at the Christian Church in Kinmundy Friday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock p.m., with Rev. Albert MILLICAN of Salem officiating, assisted by Rev. Lloyd LOVELL of Polo, Ill. Interment was made in Sandy Branch Cemetery. (The Kinmundy Express - March 23, 1939)
Obituary of Mark C. SWIFT: On Wednesday morning our community was shocked when the news spread of the passing of one of our most beloved and respected citizens, Mark SWIFT. He had been in failing health for sometime but after his serious illness last fall he had never regained his usual health. He contracted flu a little more than a week ago which was more than his strength could endure. Today we are reminded that in the midst of life, we were in death, that the Dark Angel enters unannounced and unaware and carries away the souls of loved ones. Mark C., son of James and Elizabeth SWIFT was born in Kinmundy Township August 24, 1861, and quietly fell asleep at his home in Foster Township, March 8, 1939 at 9 o'clock a.m. at the age of 77 years, 6 months, and 12 days. When a young man he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Frances LANSFORD. Two daughters came to bless this home and make this young couple's family complete. This family circle was broken in a few years by the death of this young mother. On September 15, 1903, he was again married to Miss Emma McCULLEY and to this union two sons and three daughters came to bless the home. He was a very devoted husband and father, an honest and upright citizen, always dealing fairly with his fellowmen. Being a good man he made many lasting friends. He was very fond of his grandchildren, and especially, were his last few years made more enjoyable by the little grandson, Paul Leroy SWIFT, who lived with his parents in the grandfather's home. He was a member of the Christian Church in Kinmundy. Besides the devoted companion he leaves his daughters, Mrs. Chloe HAMMER, Kinmundy; Mrs. Carrie AVEY, Cincinnati; Mrs. Muriel Fulton, Mrs. Nondas HARRINGTON, South Bend; Mrs. Dorris ARNOLD of Arnold Chapel, two sons, William, of Peoria and Paul, at home; eighteen grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Martha GORDON, nieces and nephews. Oh how sweet it will be in that beautiful land, So free from all sorrow and pain; With songs on our lips and with harps in our hands, To meet one another again. The funeral services were conducted at the Christian Church in Kinmundy Friday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock p.m., with Rev. Albert MILLICAN of Salem officiating, assisted by Rev. Lloyd LOVELL of Polo, Ill. Interment was made in Sandy Branch Cemetery. (The Kinmundy Express - March 23, 1939)
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