Alex Detwiller Obituary
| Alex Detwiller. Nov. 26, 1927. Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon of this week at the Masonic Temple over the remains of Alex Detwiller of Tyrol Twp. where he had his home practically all of his life, coming to this country with his parents when only about 8 years old. Death came to relieve his suffering on Sunday afternoon at about 2:00. The direct cause of his passing was cerebral embolism, though he had been suffering for more than two years from diseases which followed a stroke which he suffered at that time. Only partial recovery was made from the stroke, though for a time he was able to walk short distances. The last six months of his life had been spent in a chair. Alexander Detwiller was born in Perth Co., Ont. Can. on May 18, 1878. In 1886 he came to this country with his parents and has made his home here since that time. In December, 1909, he was united in marriage to Miss Margaret McNab of Appleton, Wis. and to this union one son was born, who died in 1924 at the age of 14 years. Besides his wife he leaves to mourn his death four brothers, John, Fred, Andrew and Harry, and one sister, Mrs. R.M. Pratt, all living in Tyrol twp. The funeral services held Thursday were conducted by members of the Masonic order of which he was a member. Dr. L.C. Cooley also delivered a short funeral sermon. Burial was made in the Cooperstown Cem. |
| Originally abstracted by Mrs. Archie McKain (Gertie). Ref. Source 385 |
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