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Francis Hoffert, son of Bentley K. and Susannah Hoffert, was born October 29, 1895, near Oakley, Macon County, Illinois, and departed this life at 6:30 pm, August 6, 1915, 19 years, 9 months and 8 days. He came with his parents to Marshall County near Marshalltown, Iowa, and in 1912 removed with his parents to Butler County, near Greene, the present home where he passed away. He is survived by his parents, brother and three sisters, Laura L. (Flora Turtle River, Minn.); Lawrence, Isabella M., and Ruth F. of Greene. He was preceded in death by one brother, Roy B., in 1894. Deceased united with the Church of the Brethren, February 27, 1915, and lived true to his Master until the end of his short pilgrimage. Francis had been in poor health for some time before his death and suffered much but bore his affliction with great patience. He was a devoted and loving son and brother and was much loved by the family because of his obedience and interest in the home. He was a quiet and steady young man and will be greatly missed by the family and those who knew him best. All was done that could be by administration of loving hands, but the summons came and thus ended in this world, the bright prospective life of the departed. Funeral services were held in the Church of the Brethren, conducted by Rev. J. F. Burton, assisted Rev. W. H Wheeler of Marshalltown. Interment in the Rose Hill Cemetery.
Francis Hoffert, son of Bentley K. and Susannah Hoffert, was born October 29, 1895, near Oakley, Macon County, Illinois, and departed this life at 6:30 pm, August 6, 1915, 19 years, 9 months and 8 days. He came with his parents to Marshall County near Marshalltown, Iowa, and in 1912 removed with his parents to Butler County, near Greene, the present home where he passed away. He is survived by his parents, brother and three sisters, Laura L. (Flora Turtle River, Minn.); Lawrence, Isabella M., and Ruth F. of Greene. He was preceded in death by one brother, Roy B., in 1894. Deceased united with the Church of the Brethren, February 27, 1915, and lived true to his Master until the end of his short pilgrimage. Francis had been in poor health for some time before his death and suffered much but bore his affliction with great patience. He was a devoted and loving son and brother and was much loved by the family because of his obedience and interest in the home. He was a quiet and steady young man and will be greatly missed by the family and those who knew him best. All was done that could be by administration of loving hands, but the summons came and thus ended in this world, the bright prospective life of the departed. Funeral services were held in the Church of the Brethren, conducted by Rev. J. F. Burton, assisted Rev. W. H Wheeler of Marshalltown. Interment in the Rose Hill Cemetery.
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Francis Hoffert, son of Bentley K. and Susannah Hoffert, was born October 29, 1895, near Oakley, Macon County, Illinois, and departed this life at 6:30 pm, August 6, 1915, 19 years, 9 months and 8 days. He came with his parents to Marshall County near Marshalltown, Iowa, and in 1912 removed with his parents to Butler County, near Greene, the present home where he passed away. He is survived by his parents, brother and three sisters, Laura L. (Flora Turtle River, Minn.); Lawrence, Isabella M., and Ruth F. of Greene. He was preceded in death by one brother, Roy B., in 1894. Deceased united with the Church of the Brethren, February 27, 1915, and lived true to his Master until the end of his short pilgrimage. Francis had been in poor health for some time before his death and suffered much but bore his affliction with great patience. He was a devoted and loving son and brother and was much loved by the family because of his obedience and interest in the home. He was a quiet and steady young man and will be greatly missed by the family and those who knew him best. All was done that could be by administration of loving hands, but the summons came and thus ended in this world, the bright prospective life of the departed. Funeral services were held in the Church of the Brethren, conducted by Rev. J. F. Burton, assisted Rev. W. H Wheeler of Marshalltown. Interment in the Rose Hill Cemetery.
Francis Hoffert, son of Bentley K. and Susannah Hoffert, was born October 29, 1895, near Oakley, Macon County, Illinois, and departed this life at 6:30 pm, August 6, 1915, 19 years, 9 months and 8 days. He came with his parents to Marshall County near Marshalltown, Iowa, and in 1912 removed with his parents to Butler County, near Greene, the present home where he passed away. He is survived by his parents, brother and three sisters, Laura L. (Flora Turtle River, Minn.); Lawrence, Isabella M., and Ruth F. of Greene. He was preceded in death by one brother, Roy B., in 1894. Deceased united with the Church of the Brethren, February 27, 1915, and lived true to his Master until the end of his short pilgrimage. Francis had been in poor health for some time before his death and suffered much but bore his affliction with great patience. He was a devoted and loving son and brother and was much loved by the family because of his obedience and interest in the home. He was a quiet and steady young man and will be greatly missed by the family and those who knew him best. All was done that could be by administration of loving hands, but the summons came and thus ended in this world, the bright prospective life of the departed. Funeral services were held in the Church of the Brethren, conducted by Rev. J. F. Burton, assisted Rev. W. H Wheeler of Marshalltown. Interment in the Rose Hill Cemetery.
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