----Source: COLBY PHONOGRAPH (Colby, Wis.) 10/03/1918

Philippi, Nick (23 MAY 1873 - 30 Sep 1918)

Nick Philippi of Neillsville, Clark County, Wis., died suddenly on Sept. 30, 1918 of paralysis, being stricken Sunday and died at 10 a.m. Monday.

Deceased was well known in the community, having come to Colby with his parents from Calumet Co. when 5 years old, and lived here until about 20 years ago, when he went to Neillsville and has worked on a farm near Neillsville continuously since then, but has been here on numerous occasions since leaving.

Deceased was born near St. John, Calumet Co. on May 23, 1873. The following brothers and sisters survive him: Peter of Dale, Mike of Marshfield, John of Lake Villa, Ill., Kathryn and Mrs. Louis Frane of this city, all of who were present at the funeral.

Funeral services were held from St. Mary's Church, Rev. Lachnit officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Prock and Frank and John Thoma of Neillsville were here to attend the funeral.