----Source: Thorp Courier (Thorp, Clark County, Wis.) 07/02/1914

Laurent, Frank W. (26 OCT 1860 - 30 JUN 1914)

Frank W. Laurent died at his home in the town of Worden, Clark County, Wis. at an early hour on Tuesday morning, June 30, 1914. Mr. Laurent had been ill for over a year and had undergone two operations for stomach trouble and supposed cancer, but the primary cause of his demise was no doubt a complication of several diseases, including heart disease. He was a respected citizen of this community for many years and the sympathy of all is extended to the bereaved widow and children. Mr. Laurent was born at Meadville, Pa. On Oct. 26, 1860, moving from there to Texas with his parents, and came to thorp nearly thirty years ago. On Oct. 28, 1899 he was united in marriage with Miss Margaret Oesau, who with six children, three sisters residing at Meadville, Pa., three sisters residing at Bemidji, Minn., and one brother of Stasko, Can., survive. The funeral will take place at one o'clock this (Thursday) afternoon from the home and will be conducted by the officers of Forest Queen Lodge No. 321, I.O.O.F., of which order deceased had been a member for many years, interment taking place in the Thorp Village Cemetery.