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- Tonica News, January 26, 1934
Death of Mrs. Ira M. Bassett
Eva Sargent, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Sargent, was born near Utice, Illinois, Oct. 4, 1865. Her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. henry Sargent, were pioneers of the Utica district, having located there in 1834. The James Sargent family later moved to Cissna Park.
On December 24, 1885, Miss Sargent was united in marriage to Ira M. Bassett of Tonica, Ill. The young couple located on the Bassett homestead, northwest of Tonica, this farm having been in the family possession since 1851. To this union were born three sons, Clifton H. of Granville; Frank of Eden township and Frederick W. of Delphi, Ind. There are seven grandchildren.
About five years ago the deceased and her husband retired from active farming and purchased a residence in Granville. They spent eighteen months in California and also wintered in Florida two years ago. Mrs. Bassett had been in poor health the past several months and previous to this time had been suffering with asthma. She recently spent five weeks in Spring Valley hospital receiving treatment and following her discharge from the hospital her recovery seemed hopeful. She suffered a relapse two weeks ago and last Sunday suffered a stroke of paralysis. Death came Tuesday morning. Her family were at her bieside and she remained conscious of their presence until the end.
Surviving are her husband, three sons and the grandchildren, and two brothers, Fred Sargent of Delphi, Ind. and William Sargent of Ligonier, Ind.
The deceased was prominent in social and church activities in this community, where the greater part of her life was spent. She will be kindly remembered by a large circle of friends.
A brief funeral service was conducted at the home in Granville at one o'clock in Granville conducted by Rev. C.W. Heyl. The more impressive service was held in the M.E. church in Tonica, conducted by Rev. C.L. Shult, assisted by Rev Heyl. It was attended by an unusually large concourse of relatives and old neighbors and friends, attesting a large circle of friends. Floral tributes also showed expressions of sympathy. Pall bearers were W.J. Wendt, John Quade, Fred Jones, James Bullock, Leonard Roeder and Ralph Ong. Interment was made in the family lot in Fairview Cemetery.
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1865 - 1934 (68 years)