Independence, Kansas
Saturday, January 26, 1918
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Mrs. Wills Is Dead
Well Known Resident Passed Away This Forenoon.
Was Mother of Five Sons and One Daughter - Funeral Services Monday Afternoon.
Mrs. C.H. Wills, after an illness of several months, died this morning at 11 o'clock at the family home, 304 North Fifth street. She was 65 years old and for the past fourteen years had resided in this city and was well and favorably known to a large circle of friends.
She is survived by her husband, five sons, Clarence, Earl, Marion, Leon and Orville, and one daughter, Mrs. Ora Shook and six grandchildren, all of whom live in this city. Other surviving relatives are one brother and two sisters, One sister Mrs. Fultz, made her home with Mr. and Mrs. Wills.
The funeral will take place from the Methodist church Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The body will lie in state at the family residence from 1:30 to 5 o'clock Sunday. The casket will not be opened at the church.
Mrs. Wills was a fine Christian woman, a devoted wife and mother, and a kind friend and neighbor. She was greatly devoted to her home and family.
Independence, Kansas
Saturday, January 26, 1918
Page 1
Mrs. Wills Is Dead
Well Known Resident Passed Away This Forenoon.
Was Mother of Five Sons and One Daughter - Funeral Services Monday Afternoon.
Mrs. C.H. Wills, after an illness of several months, died this morning at 11 o'clock at the family home, 304 North Fifth street. She was 65 years old and for the past fourteen years had resided in this city and was well and favorably known to a large circle of friends.
She is survived by her husband, five sons, Clarence, Earl, Marion, Leon and Orville, and one daughter, Mrs. Ora Shook and six grandchildren, all of whom live in this city. Other surviving relatives are one brother and two sisters, One sister Mrs. Fultz, made her home with Mr. and Mrs. Wills.
The funeral will take place from the Methodist church Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The body will lie in state at the family residence from 1:30 to 5 o'clock Sunday. The casket will not be opened at the church.
Mrs. Wills was a fine Christian woman, a devoted wife and mother, and a kind friend and neighbor. She was greatly devoted to her home and family.
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