This community was terribly shocked Friday morning when the news spread that Dr. A. A. Fuson had dropped dead at his home in Summum. Dr. Fuson got up at about 5:00 o'clock and complained of not feeling well. He took some soda and answered a telephone call. His wife suggested that she prepare breakfast before he made the call, to which he consented. While she was preparing the meal, she heard a noise in the room, which sounded like he fell. Entering the room, she found him lying on the floor. She immediately called a physician from Astoria, but before the physician arrived, he had passed away.
An inquest was held Friday evening. According to a verdict returned, his death was attributed to either angina pectoris or coronary thrombosis (heart trouble).
Alonzo A. Fuson, son of Elizabeth Goff and John Lee Fuson, was born in Wakefield, 111., Jan. 29, 1883. Here he grew to manhood and received his common school education. For several years he taught school and later entered St. Louis Medical University, where he received his M. D. degree in 1912.
On June 28, 1904, he was united in marriage to Miss Elva Bear. To this union three children were born, Albert, N. Kansas City, Mo.; Richard, a student in University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, and Russell, deceased.
He practiced medicine in Hingham, Mont., for six years, three years in North Kansas City and a total of 18 years in Summum.
Dr. Fuson was a prominent member of the Fulton County Medical Society and the Graham hospital staff. He was an active member of Astoria Kiwanis club, the Masonic lodge, and the American Legion.
He served faithfully and well as a member of the Summum Christian church, holding the office of deacon and treasurer.
He is survived by his wife, two sons, Albert and Richard, two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Doty, his twin, of West Salem, 111., and Mrs. James Plunckett, Bone Gap, 111., three grandchildren, other relatives, and a host of friends. He and his twin sister, Mrs. Doty, were the youngest of a family of twelve children.
Dr. Fuson belonged to that heroic line of faithful country doctors, who loved his profession for the good he could do mankind. He honored his
profession and thereby was a great honor to it. He took a keen interest in his community and was a staunch supporter of all things that made for
community uplift. He was a good friend and true neighbor, ever ready to lend a helping hand to those in need.
Dr. Fuson also had an especial interest in children and youth. He was eager that they be given every opportunity for the development of character and for this reason he rendered a faithful and efficient—service to his church and his God.
He has made one spot in this community hallowed and it will long be remembered as "Dr. Fuson's Home." Here he loved most to be—here he found great joy in entertaining his friends and neighbors. Here also he found God in the beauty of nature as he nursed his garden and flowers to exquisite beauty. In this house he lavished his unstinted love and devotion on friends and family alike. He loved to think and feel that the ornaments of his household were the friends who frequented It.
His life leaves behind the record of a humble servant of God and man, a true and devoted husband and father. May he rest from his labors.
Funeral services were held Sundays afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Christian church in Summum, conducted by Rev. L. A. Crown, pastor of the church. Interment in the Summum cemetery.
The funeral was one of the largest held in this vicinity for many years. The large auditorium of the church was filled beyond the seating capactity, and many were compelled to remain outside. The large crowd fully attested the high esteem, admiration and affection in which Dr. Fuson was held. His His friends were many, and they came to pay their highest, tribute of respect for the one they had learned to love.
Taken from an Olney, IL area newspaper on Wednesday, November 23. 1938.
An inquest was held Friday evening. According to a verdict returned, his death was attributed to either angina pectoris or coronary thrombosis (heart trouble).
Alonzo A. Fuson, son of Elizabeth Goff and John Lee Fuson, was born in Wakefield, 111., Jan. 29, 1883. Here he grew to manhood and received his common school education. For several years he taught school and later entered St. Louis Medical University, where he received his M. D. degree in 1912.
On June 28, 1904, he was united in marriage to Miss Elva Bear. To this union three children were born, Albert, N. Kansas City, Mo.; Richard, a student in University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, and Russell, deceased.
He practiced medicine in Hingham, Mont., for six years, three years in North Kansas City and a total of 18 years in Summum.
Dr. Fuson was a prominent member of the Fulton County Medical Society and the Graham hospital staff. He was an active member of Astoria Kiwanis club, the Masonic lodge, and the American Legion.
He served faithfully and well as a member of the Summum Christian church, holding the office of deacon and treasurer.
He is survived by his wife, two sons, Albert and Richard, two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Doty, his twin, of West Salem, 111., and Mrs. James Plunckett, Bone Gap, 111., three grandchildren, other relatives, and a host of friends. He and his twin sister, Mrs. Doty, were the youngest of a family of twelve children.
Dr. Fuson belonged to that heroic line of faithful country doctors, who loved his profession for the good he could do mankind. He honored his
profession and thereby was a great honor to it. He took a keen interest in his community and was a staunch supporter of all things that made for
community uplift. He was a good friend and true neighbor, ever ready to lend a helping hand to those in need.
Dr. Fuson also had an especial interest in children and youth. He was eager that they be given every opportunity for the development of character and for this reason he rendered a faithful and efficient—service to his church and his God.
He has made one spot in this community hallowed and it will long be remembered as "Dr. Fuson's Home." Here he loved most to be—here he found great joy in entertaining his friends and neighbors. Here also he found God in the beauty of nature as he nursed his garden and flowers to exquisite beauty. In this house he lavished his unstinted love and devotion on friends and family alike. He loved to think and feel that the ornaments of his household were the friends who frequented It.
His life leaves behind the record of a humble servant of God and man, a true and devoted husband and father. May he rest from his labors.
Funeral services were held Sundays afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Christian church in Summum, conducted by Rev. L. A. Crown, pastor of the church. Interment in the Summum cemetery.
The funeral was one of the largest held in this vicinity for many years. The large auditorium of the church was filled beyond the seating capactity, and many were compelled to remain outside. The large crowd fully attested the high esteem, admiration and affection in which Dr. Fuson was held. His His friends were many, and they came to pay their highest, tribute of respect for the one they had learned to love.
Taken from an Olney, IL area newspaper on Wednesday, November 23. 1938.
This community was terribly shocked Friday morning when the news spread that Dr. A. A. Fuson had dropped dead at his home in Summum. Dr. Fuson got up at about 5:00 o'clock and complained of not feeling well. He took some soda and answered a telephone call. His wife suggested that she prepare breakfast before he made the call, to which he consented. While she was preparing the meal, she heard a noise in the room, which sounded like he fell. Entering the room, she found him lying on the floor. She immediately called a physician from Astoria, but before the physician arrived, he had passed away.
An inquest was held Friday evening. According to a verdict returned, his death was attributed to either angina pectoris or coronary thrombosis (heart trouble).
Alonzo A. Fuson, son of Elizabeth Goff and John Lee Fuson, was born in Wakefield, 111., Jan. 29, 1883. Here he grew to manhood and received his common school education. For several years he taught school and later entered St. Louis Medical University, where he received his M. D. degree in 1912.
On June 28, 1904, he was united in marriage to Miss Elva Bear. To this union three children were born, Albert, N. Kansas City, Mo.; Richard, a student in University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, and Russell, deceased.
He practiced medicine in Hingham, Mont., for six years, three years in North Kansas City and a total of 18 years in Summum.
Dr. Fuson was a prominent member of the Fulton County Medical Society and the Graham hospital staff. He was an active member of Astoria Kiwanis club, the Masonic lodge, and the American Legion.
He served faithfully and well as a member of the Summum Christian church, holding the office of deacon and treasurer.
He is survived by his wife, two sons, Albert and Richard, two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Doty, his twin, of West Salem, 111., and Mrs. James Plunckett, Bone Gap, 111., three grandchildren, other relatives, and a host of friends. He and his twin sister, Mrs. Doty, were the youngest of a family of twelve children.
Dr. Fuson belonged to that heroic line of faithful country doctors, who loved his profession for the good he could do mankind. He honored his
profession and thereby was a great honor to it. He took a keen interest in his community and was a staunch supporter of all things that made for
community uplift. He was a good friend and true neighbor, ever ready to lend a helping hand to those in need.
Dr. Fuson also had an especial interest in children and youth. He was eager that they be given every opportunity for the development of character and for this reason he rendered a faithful and efficient—service to his church and his God.
He has made one spot in this community hallowed and it will long be remembered as "Dr. Fuson's Home." Here he loved most to be—here he found great joy in entertaining his friends and neighbors. Here also he found God in the beauty of nature as he nursed his garden and flowers to exquisite beauty. In this house he lavished his unstinted love and devotion on friends and family alike. He loved to think and feel that the ornaments of his household were the friends who frequented It.
His life leaves behind the record of a humble servant of God and man, a true and devoted husband and father. May he rest from his labors.
Funeral services were held Sundays afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Christian church in Summum, conducted by Rev. L. A. Crown, pastor of the church. Interment in the Summum cemetery.
The funeral was one of the largest held in this vicinity for many years. The large auditorium of the church was filled beyond the seating capactity, and many were compelled to remain outside. The large crowd fully attested the high esteem, admiration and affection in which Dr. Fuson was held. His His friends were many, and they came to pay their highest, tribute of respect for the one they had learned to love.
Taken from an Olney, IL area newspaper on Wednesday, November 23. 1938.
An inquest was held Friday evening. According to a verdict returned, his death was attributed to either angina pectoris or coronary thrombosis (heart trouble).
Alonzo A. Fuson, son of Elizabeth Goff and John Lee Fuson, was born in Wakefield, 111., Jan. 29, 1883. Here he grew to manhood and received his common school education. For several years he taught school and later entered St. Louis Medical University, where he received his M. D. degree in 1912.
On June 28, 1904, he was united in marriage to Miss Elva Bear. To this union three children were born, Albert, N. Kansas City, Mo.; Richard, a student in University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, and Russell, deceased.
He practiced medicine in Hingham, Mont., for six years, three years in North Kansas City and a total of 18 years in Summum.
Dr. Fuson was a prominent member of the Fulton County Medical Society and the Graham hospital staff. He was an active member of Astoria Kiwanis club, the Masonic lodge, and the American Legion.
He served faithfully and well as a member of the Summum Christian church, holding the office of deacon and treasurer.
He is survived by his wife, two sons, Albert and Richard, two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Doty, his twin, of West Salem, 111., and Mrs. James Plunckett, Bone Gap, 111., three grandchildren, other relatives, and a host of friends. He and his twin sister, Mrs. Doty, were the youngest of a family of twelve children.
Dr. Fuson belonged to that heroic line of faithful country doctors, who loved his profession for the good he could do mankind. He honored his
profession and thereby was a great honor to it. He took a keen interest in his community and was a staunch supporter of all things that made for
community uplift. He was a good friend and true neighbor, ever ready to lend a helping hand to those in need.
Dr. Fuson also had an especial interest in children and youth. He was eager that they be given every opportunity for the development of character and for this reason he rendered a faithful and efficient—service to his church and his God.
He has made one spot in this community hallowed and it will long be remembered as "Dr. Fuson's Home." Here he loved most to be—here he found great joy in entertaining his friends and neighbors. Here also he found God in the beauty of nature as he nursed his garden and flowers to exquisite beauty. In this house he lavished his unstinted love and devotion on friends and family alike. He loved to think and feel that the ornaments of his household were the friends who frequented It.
His life leaves behind the record of a humble servant of God and man, a true and devoted husband and father. May he rest from his labors.
Funeral services were held Sundays afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Christian church in Summum, conducted by Rev. L. A. Crown, pastor of the church. Interment in the Summum cemetery.
The funeral was one of the largest held in this vicinity for many years. The large auditorium of the church was filled beyond the seating capactity, and many were compelled to remain outside. The large crowd fully attested the high esteem, admiration and affection in which Dr. Fuson was held. His His friends were many, and they came to pay their highest, tribute of respect for the one they had learned to love.
Taken from an Olney, IL area newspaper on Wednesday, November 23. 1938.
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