THE DAILY CHIEF-UNION

UPPER SANDUSKY, OHIO SEPTEMBER 28, 1941

MRS. AUGUST COURTAD DIES HERE SUNDAY
Aged Resident Succumbs After Extended Illness

Mrs. August Courtad, age 74, highly respected resident ofthis city, passed away quietly at her home at 235 North Fourth street., Sunday afternoon at 4:10 o'clock. Her death was attributed to complications. She had been bedfast for nine months, during which time she was a very patient sufferer, and all loving hearts and willing hands could do was done to no avail.

Mrs. Courtad, whose maiden name was Emmaline Von Blon, was born October 27, 1866 in Seneca county, the daughter of the late John and Mary Jane (Thompson) Von Blon. she was united in marriage with August Courtad Mary 27, 1886. He survives with nine children. They are Mrs. William Swaze of Litchfield, Mich.; Mrs. Harrison Feeley of this city; Floyd Courtad of northeast of Upper Sandusky; Mrs. John Swinhart, of southeast of town; Mrs. Arthur Burks, of northeast of Upper Sandusky; Adrain Courtad, of southest of this city; Claude Courtad, of Columbus; Mrs. Lewis Hetzel of this city, and Mrs. Curtis Brown, of southeast of town. One son, Edward, died in infancy. She leaves 27 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, also one sister, Mrs. Martin J. Courtad of this city, and two brothers, William Von Blon of Sycmore, and George Von Blon of Smithville. One sister, Mrs. Lewis Schleif preceded her in death.

Mr. and Mrs. Courtad resided on their farm northeast of Upper Sandusky for twenty-eight years, moving to this city six years ago. They quietly celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary in May of this year.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock from St. Peter's Catholic Church, of which she was a member, with Rev. William J. McKeown in charge. Burial will be in Old Mission Cemetery.

The body will be removed from the Bringman & Company funeral home to the late residence Monday evening. Friends may call there any time after 7 o'clock this evening.