Obit: Kirby, Edward #2 (1860 - 1948)

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Surnames: Kirby

----Source: Humbird Enterprise (Humbird, Clark Co., Wis.)  01/01/1949

Kirby, Edward #2 (29 JAN 1860 - 27 DEC 1948)

Edward Kirby died suddenly Monday morning at the home of his son, Archie Kirby.  A few weeks ago Mr. Kirby’s parents came to Fairchild to be cared for at the home of their son.  Mr. and Mrs. Archie Kirby were in Fairchild packing his parent’s household effects for moving here when the final summons came to his father.  The elder Mr. Kirby suffered a fall last Friday while walking near the depot.  He was taken to his son’s home and appeared to have suffered no serious injuries.  He spent a happy Christmas Day with a family gathering of the grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Mr. Kirby was in his late 80’s.  An obituary will be published next issue.

Burial services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Kirby home and at St. John’s Church.  Interment was in Mentor Cemetery.