D. N. Claudon Dies of Burns
Well-Known Local Resident Succumbs After Long Fight
A gallant battle waged against the ravages of severe burns suffered May 22 ended in death at Abington, Pa., Memorial hospital Tuesday at 4 p.m. for David N. Claudon, 80, well known local resident.
The aged man was visiting the home of a daughter, Mrs. Albert Morehead, in Glenside, Pa., when he sustained the burns that proved fatal.
The victim was taken to the hospital, and two weeks ago appeared to be on the road to recovery. He suffered a relapse, however, from which he failed to survive.
Born In Illinois
He was born March 30, 1867, in Livingston county, Ill., the son of Joseph and Mary Claudon, and on March 1, 1891, was married to Kathryn Egly, in Decatur, Ind.
In 1928 the family moved to Valparaiso. For a number of years the deceased was associated with his son, J. H. Claudon, in the real estate business here. He was active in the Methodist church, serving as chairman of the finance committee and member of the official church board for some time.
Widow Survives
Survivors include the widow, Kathryn; two sons, Joseph H. and Jesse D.; five daughters, Esther K., Ruth M., Naomi, Ann and Loy G.; a foster daughter, Mrs. George D. Wolf, of Evanston, Ill.; seven grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Emma Egley, Canton, O., and Mrs. David Gerig, Flanagan, Ill.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at the Methodist church, with the Rev. H. J. Kieser officiating. Burial will be in Graceland cemetery. Friends may call at the Bartholomew funeral home from 7 p.m. Friday until time of services Saturday afternoon.
--The Vidette-Messenger of Porter County
(Valparaiso, IN), Wed., Jul. 9, 1947, Pg. 1
Well-Known Local Resident Succumbs After Long Fight
A gallant battle waged against the ravages of severe burns suffered May 22 ended in death at Abington, Pa., Memorial hospital Tuesday at 4 p.m. for David N. Claudon, 80, well known local resident.
The aged man was visiting the home of a daughter, Mrs. Albert Morehead, in Glenside, Pa., when he sustained the burns that proved fatal.
The victim was taken to the hospital, and two weeks ago appeared to be on the road to recovery. He suffered a relapse, however, from which he failed to survive.
Born In Illinois
He was born March 30, 1867, in Livingston county, Ill., the son of Joseph and Mary Claudon, and on March 1, 1891, was married to Kathryn Egly, in Decatur, Ind.
In 1928 the family moved to Valparaiso. For a number of years the deceased was associated with his son, J. H. Claudon, in the real estate business here. He was active in the Methodist church, serving as chairman of the finance committee and member of the official church board for some time.
Widow Survives
Survivors include the widow, Kathryn; two sons, Joseph H. and Jesse D.; five daughters, Esther K., Ruth M., Naomi, Ann and Loy G.; a foster daughter, Mrs. George D. Wolf, of Evanston, Ill.; seven grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Emma Egley, Canton, O., and Mrs. David Gerig, Flanagan, Ill.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at the Methodist church, with the Rev. H. J. Kieser officiating. Burial will be in Graceland cemetery. Friends may call at the Bartholomew funeral home from 7 p.m. Friday until time of services Saturday afternoon.
--The Vidette-Messenger of Porter County
(Valparaiso, IN), Wed., Jul. 9, 1947, Pg. 1
D. N. Claudon Dies of Burns
Well-Known Local Resident Succumbs After Long Fight
A gallant battle waged against the ravages of severe burns suffered May 22 ended in death at Abington, Pa., Memorial hospital Tuesday at 4 p.m. for David N. Claudon, 80, well known local resident.
The aged man was visiting the home of a daughter, Mrs. Albert Morehead, in Glenside, Pa., when he sustained the burns that proved fatal.
The victim was taken to the hospital, and two weeks ago appeared to be on the road to recovery. He suffered a relapse, however, from which he failed to survive.
Born In Illinois
He was born March 30, 1867, in Livingston county, Ill., the son of Joseph and Mary Claudon, and on March 1, 1891, was married to Kathryn Egly, in Decatur, Ind.
In 1928 the family moved to Valparaiso. For a number of years the deceased was associated with his son, J. H. Claudon, in the real estate business here. He was active in the Methodist church, serving as chairman of the finance committee and member of the official church board for some time.
Widow Survives
Survivors include the widow, Kathryn; two sons, Joseph H. and Jesse D.; five daughters, Esther K., Ruth M., Naomi, Ann and Loy G.; a foster daughter, Mrs. George D. Wolf, of Evanston, Ill.; seven grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Emma Egley, Canton, O., and Mrs. David Gerig, Flanagan, Ill.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at the Methodist church, with the Rev. H. J. Kieser officiating. Burial will be in Graceland cemetery. Friends may call at the Bartholomew funeral home from 7 p.m. Friday until time of services Saturday afternoon.
--The Vidette-Messenger of Porter County
(Valparaiso, IN), Wed., Jul. 9, 1947, Pg. 1
Well-Known Local Resident Succumbs After Long Fight
A gallant battle waged against the ravages of severe burns suffered May 22 ended in death at Abington, Pa., Memorial hospital Tuesday at 4 p.m. for David N. Claudon, 80, well known local resident.
The aged man was visiting the home of a daughter, Mrs. Albert Morehead, in Glenside, Pa., when he sustained the burns that proved fatal.
The victim was taken to the hospital, and two weeks ago appeared to be on the road to recovery. He suffered a relapse, however, from which he failed to survive.
Born In Illinois
He was born March 30, 1867, in Livingston county, Ill., the son of Joseph and Mary Claudon, and on March 1, 1891, was married to Kathryn Egly, in Decatur, Ind.
In 1928 the family moved to Valparaiso. For a number of years the deceased was associated with his son, J. H. Claudon, in the real estate business here. He was active in the Methodist church, serving as chairman of the finance committee and member of the official church board for some time.
Widow Survives
Survivors include the widow, Kathryn; two sons, Joseph H. and Jesse D.; five daughters, Esther K., Ruth M., Naomi, Ann and Loy G.; a foster daughter, Mrs. George D. Wolf, of Evanston, Ill.; seven grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Emma Egley, Canton, O., and Mrs. David Gerig, Flanagan, Ill.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at the Methodist church, with the Rev. H. J. Kieser officiating. Burial will be in Graceland cemetery. Friends may call at the Bartholomew funeral home from 7 p.m. Friday until time of services Saturday afternoon.
--The Vidette-Messenger of Porter County
(Valparaiso, IN), Wed., Jul. 9, 1947, Pg. 1
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1867 - 1947
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