Charles E. Brooks, an aged and well known citizen, died suddenly Friday at the home of his daughter Mrs. David Lind in Woodland township, aged 75 years, 11 months and 23 days. Death was due to heart failure. On April 27th of this year, Mr. Brooks suffered a paralytic stroke and since that time he had been almost helpless.
In the year 1875 Mr. Brooks was united in marriage to Sarah Ann Scott, who departed this life January 12, 1910. To this union ten children were born.
In the year 1912 he was united in marriage to Mrs. Nancy Chesley, who preceded him in death August 25, 1929.
Early in life Mr. Brooks united with the Old German Baptist church faith he kept till death. Mr. Brooks was born near Hagerstown, Maryland, June 27, 1854. In the year of 1892 he with his family came to Illinois where he has since resided. He leaves to mourn his death eight children namely: Mrs. David Lind, Mrs. H. B. Danner, Mrs. Albert Rockwell of Astoria, Mrs. Will Shepherd, Roseville, Mrs. L. C. Matson, Kingfisher, Okla., William Brooks, Mason City, Edward B. Brooks, Liberty, Ill., Albert Brooks, Cerro Gordo, Ill. Also 16 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren, three brothers, Jacob, William and Charles and two sisters, Mary and Elizabeth.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock in the Woodland church, conducted by Rev. J. D. Miller and assisted by Elder Chris Gruber. Burial in the cemetery nearby.
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