Obit: Dillenbeck, Merryl (1899 - 1917)

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Surnames: DILLENBECK EWING

----Source: Greenwood Gleaner 1/11/1917

MERRYL DILLENBECK (1899-1917)

This community was greatly shock to hear of the sudden death of Merryl Dillenbeck which occurred last Saturday morning at 8 o'clock, after a brief illness. Merryl was but 17 years old and had been a resident of this vicinity (Greenwood, Clark County) fourteen years. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Martha Dillenbeck and one brother, Roger, his father preceded him in death nearly two years ago. The remains were taken to Janesville, Wis., Monday morning. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of his uncle, Evan Lowery, on 213 Washington St. The Rev. Charles E. Ewing of the Congregational Church officiated. Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery, where he was laid at rest beside his father. The pallbearers were six cousins. Mrs. Dillenbeck and son have the sympathy of their many friends and neighbors. (Janesville Settlement Correspondent)