Died – At his home in Rantoul, on Tuesday morning, Jan. 20, 1903, John J. Harlow, aged 52 years, 2 month and 16 days. The deceased was a native of New York state and was born near Albany, Nov. 4, 1850. When a child of six months he came to Wisconsin with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Harlow, and located in Sheboygan. In 1853 his parents moved onto a farm in the town of Rantoul. Mr. Harlow was married in 1875 to Mary Mulcahy. From this union twelve children were born, six sons and six daughters. Three sons preceded the father across the Valley of Death.
He was an industrious, progressive citizen and provided his family with the comforts usually found in a country home, and also gave his children the benefit of a good education. As a neighbor he was obliging and kind hearted and made many friends. He lived a true Christian life and was an active member of St. Augustine's Catholic church of this city. About one year ago he became troubled with a cancerous growth on his face and although he visited the best specialists in Chicago no relief could be gained and his health grew worse, until death came. During his illness by made no complaint of his suffering, but continually planned for the welfare of his family.
A widow, three sons, six daughters, three brothers and two sisters and other relatives mourn his death. The funeral took place on Thursday forenoon from St. Augustine's church.
Died – At his home in Rantoul, on Tuesday morning, Jan. 20, 1903, John J. Harlow, aged 52 years, 2 month and 16 days. The deceased was a native of New York state and was born near Albany, Nov. 4, 1850. When a child of six months he came to Wisconsin with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Harlow, and located in Sheboygan. In 1853 his parents moved onto a farm in the town of Rantoul. Mr. Harlow was married in 1875 to Mary Mulcahy. From this union twelve children were born, six sons and six daughters. Three sons preceded the father across the Valley of Death.
He was an industrious, progressive citizen and provided his family with the comforts usually found in a country home, and also gave his children the benefit of a good education. As a neighbor he was obliging and kind hearted and made many friends. He lived a true Christian life and was an active member of St. Augustine's Catholic church of this city. About one year ago he became troubled with a cancerous growth on his face and although he visited the best specialists in Chicago no relief could be gained and his health grew worse, until death came. During his illness by made no complaint of his suffering, but continually planned for the welfare of his family.
A widow, three sons, six daughters, three brothers and two sisters and other relatives mourn his death. The funeral took place on Thursday forenoon from St. Augustine's church.
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