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- The entire community was saddened by
the intelligence of the death of Mrs. [Adelle]
- May COON, wife of George W.
COON, which occurred at their home in Milton Junction,
on Monday morning, June 14, at 1 o'clock. She had been sick
for some time, but her life was not considered to be in danger
until a short time before she passed away. Mrs. COON
was a loving wife and mother and for her kindness of heart and
her charity to those in want, she was most highly esteemed.
- Mrs. COON was the oldest daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. John WHITFORD. She was
- born at Utica, Wis., on May 13, 1858.
She attended Albion Academy and Milton College in early life
and taught school in West Virginia for a time. On May 3, 1882,
she was united in marriage to George W. COON, at Utica,
the place of her birth, by Rev. George W. BURDICK. Five
children came to bless the home, three boys and two girls, the
youngest three years and the oldest thirteen years of age, all
of whom are left to mourn their great loss. For six years the
family have lived in Milton Junction and during that time and
previously Mrs. COON has been engaged in church and benevolent
work, having been a member of the local Circle of King's Daughters
and its secretary.
- The funeral was held from the house
at 1:30 o'clock, Wednesday afternoon, con-
- ducted by Rev. S. L. Maxson, of Walworth,
and was largely attended, the King's daughters being present
in a body. There were many beautiful floral designs. The
remains were laid to rest in the Milton Junction cemetery. [Thursday
edition, p. 4]
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- Courtesy of Jon Saunders
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