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Jacob Joseph “Jake” Orsen

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Jacob Joseph “Jake” Orsen

Birth
Wenona, Marshall County, Illinois, USA
Death
9 May 1935 (aged 34)
Wenona, Marshall County, Illinois, USA
Burial
Wenona, LaSalle County, Illinois, USA Add to Map
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The sudden death of J. J. Orsen, life long resident of Wenona, which occurred last evening at 9 o'clock, came as a complete surprise and shock to his many friends and relatives. Mr. Orsen was taken ill with quinsy two weeks ago and had seemingly recovered from the disease, being up and around the past few days. Yesterday afternoon at four o'clock he became quite sick. A physician was summoned, but the patient had passed beyond the range of human help, death Intervening at nine o'clock.

The deceased was born August 9, 1900 In Wenona and was the son of Joseph and Agatha Orsen, the former preceding him in death eight years ago. October 27, 1924, he was united in marriage with Alice Topolskl of Wenona, and to this union six children were born, all of whom are still living.

Mr. Orsen was well known In the community of Wenona where he was liked by all who were acquainted with him. He was an undertaker until about seven years ago when he opened a tavern which he has operated ever since. He was a member of St. Mary's church and received his education in St. Mary's school.

Left to survive him are his widow and six children, Danny, Frances, Agnes, Margaret, Bernard and Dorothy. One brother, Charles of Deeds, is also left.

The Times
Streator, Illinois
10 May 1935, Fri • Page 3
The sudden death of J. J. Orsen, life long resident of Wenona, which occurred last evening at 9 o'clock, came as a complete surprise and shock to his many friends and relatives. Mr. Orsen was taken ill with quinsy two weeks ago and had seemingly recovered from the disease, being up and around the past few days. Yesterday afternoon at four o'clock he became quite sick. A physician was summoned, but the patient had passed beyond the range of human help, death Intervening at nine o'clock.

The deceased was born August 9, 1900 In Wenona and was the son of Joseph and Agatha Orsen, the former preceding him in death eight years ago. October 27, 1924, he was united in marriage with Alice Topolskl of Wenona, and to this union six children were born, all of whom are still living.

Mr. Orsen was well known In the community of Wenona where he was liked by all who were acquainted with him. He was an undertaker until about seven years ago when he opened a tavern which he has operated ever since. He was a member of St. Mary's church and received his education in St. Mary's school.

Left to survive him are his widow and six children, Danny, Frances, Agnes, Margaret, Bernard and Dorothy. One brother, Charles of Deeds, is also left.

The Times
Streator, Illinois
10 May 1935, Fri • Page 3


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