John's obituary read: "John William Farnsworth, 85, of 816 N. Hazel Street, a retired farmer, died at 6 A.M. today (March 10, 1964) in Lake View Memorial. He had been a patient a week. Born February 17, 1879, east of Jamesburg, he was a son of Andrew L. and Nancy Frances Stephens. His schooling was at Bratton and Tillotson School near Rossville. He had resided in Danville 17 years farming west of Jamesburg before.
He was married December 10, 1900, to Anna Seyfert, who preceded him in death in 1955. One son preceded him in death. He was married November 7, 1956, in Danville to Leona F. Ross, who preceded him in death April 30, 1963. Surviving are a stepson, Lilbert Ross of Catlin, and two stepdaughters, Mrs. Lillie Epperson of Danville and Mrs. Opie Stevenson of Catlin. Also surviving are a brother, Fred E. of near Jamesburg, and three sisters, Mrs. Pearl Hollingsworth of Danville, Mrs. May Webster of Potomac and Mrs. Jessie McCalla of Hoopeston.
Mr. Farnsworth was preceded in death by his wives, a brother and a son. He was a member of Central Christian Church. His hobby was hunting. Services will be at 1:30 P.M. Thursday at the Pape Memorial Home, with the Rev. O. J. Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Gundy Cemetery near Bismark."
He was married December 10, 1900, to Anna Seyfert, who preceded him in death in 1955. One son preceded him in death. He was married November 7, 1956, in Danville to Leona F. Ross, who preceded him in death April 30, 1963. Surviving are a stepson, Lilbert Ross of Catlin, and two stepdaughters, Mrs. Lillie Epperson of Danville and Mrs. Opie Stevenson of Catlin. Also surviving are a brother, Fred E. of near Jamesburg, and three sisters, Mrs. Pearl Hollingsworth of Danville, Mrs. May Webster of Potomac and Mrs. Jessie McCalla of Hoopeston.
Mr. Farnsworth was preceded in death by his wives, a brother and a son. He was a member of Central Christian Church. His hobby was hunting. Services will be at 1:30 P.M. Thursday at the Pape Memorial Home, with the Rev. O. J. Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Gundy Cemetery near Bismark."
John's obituary read: "John William Farnsworth, 85, of 816 N. Hazel Street, a retired farmer, died at 6 A.M. today (March 10, 1964) in Lake View Memorial. He had been a patient a week. Born February 17, 1879, east of Jamesburg, he was a son of Andrew L. and Nancy Frances Stephens. His schooling was at Bratton and Tillotson School near Rossville. He had resided in Danville 17 years farming west of Jamesburg before.
He was married December 10, 1900, to Anna Seyfert, who preceded him in death in 1955. One son preceded him in death. He was married November 7, 1956, in Danville to Leona F. Ross, who preceded him in death April 30, 1963. Surviving are a stepson, Lilbert Ross of Catlin, and two stepdaughters, Mrs. Lillie Epperson of Danville and Mrs. Opie Stevenson of Catlin. Also surviving are a brother, Fred E. of near Jamesburg, and three sisters, Mrs. Pearl Hollingsworth of Danville, Mrs. May Webster of Potomac and Mrs. Jessie McCalla of Hoopeston.
Mr. Farnsworth was preceded in death by his wives, a brother and a son. He was a member of Central Christian Church. His hobby was hunting. Services will be at 1:30 P.M. Thursday at the Pape Memorial Home, with the Rev. O. J. Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Gundy Cemetery near Bismark."
He was married December 10, 1900, to Anna Seyfert, who preceded him in death in 1955. One son preceded him in death. He was married November 7, 1956, in Danville to Leona F. Ross, who preceded him in death April 30, 1963. Surviving are a stepson, Lilbert Ross of Catlin, and two stepdaughters, Mrs. Lillie Epperson of Danville and Mrs. Opie Stevenson of Catlin. Also surviving are a brother, Fred E. of near Jamesburg, and three sisters, Mrs. Pearl Hollingsworth of Danville, Mrs. May Webster of Potomac and Mrs. Jessie McCalla of Hoopeston.
Mr. Farnsworth was preceded in death by his wives, a brother and a son. He was a member of Central Christian Church. His hobby was hunting. Services will be at 1:30 P.M. Thursday at the Pape Memorial Home, with the Rev. O. J. Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Gundy Cemetery near Bismark."
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