Obit: Matthews, John E. (1883 - 1951)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Matthews, Pedrick, Taylor, Hulett, Gilbertson, Kidrick, Grohs, Wallace, Grover

----Source: Banner Journal (Black River Falls, Jackson Co., WI) 1/02/1952

Matthews, John E. (9 April 1883 - 22 December 1951)

John E. Matthews passed away on Saturday, December 22, 1951, at 4 a.m. at the Krohn Hospital. He had suffered of asthma and dropsy for years and had been more seriously ill of late. His patience and thought of others thought his long illness won him the admiration of his family and friends.

Funeral services were held at the Masonic Temple, conducted by the Rev. Wayne L. Grover, on the Monday following his death. John E. Matthews was born in Fairchild, Clark County on April 9, 1883. He has spent most of his life in this community.

He is survived by his wife, seven daughters and three sons, who deeply mourn the loss of a good father. His daughters are: Mrs. Donald Pedrick, of South Beloit, Ill.; Mrs. Earl Taylor, Beloit, Wis.; Mrs. Kenneth Hulett, of Hixton; Mrs. Syver Gilbertson, Mrs. Earl Traylor, Mrs. Walter Kidrick and Martha Matthews, all of Black River Falls. His sons are: Frank and John, of Milwaukee, and Roy, at home. He is also survived by 27 grandchildren and two sisters: Mrs. Phillip Grohs, of Milwaukee, and Mrs. Frank Wallace, of Green Bay. They were unable to attend his services.

The sympathy of the friends of the family is extended to his wife and children as they mourn his loss.