"The Journal-Telephone", Milton Junction, Wisconsin, Thursday, Oct. 21, 1926.
Russell Henry Saunders, a lifelong resident of Milton, died at his home Thursday, Oct., 14, at 11:30 p. m. after a long illness. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at 2 p. m. at the home by the Rev. Anton Hatlestad, assisted by the Rev. M. A. Drew. The music was furnished by Mr. and Mrs. Archie Templeton of Lima. Interment was in Milton cemetery, the Rev. T. W. North of Edgerton assisting in the rights at the grave. Pallbearers, members of the Milton band, in uniform, were: George O. Sayre, George R. Boss, Ross Coon, and J. A. Hughes.
Russell Henry Saunders was born Jan. 22, 1860, six miles north of Milton, the son of Gardner and Sarah Crosby Saunders. He attended the Milton Schools and Milton College. On Nov. 24, 1886, he was married to Miss Mary Gallup, who died Dec. 31, 1909. One son, Alban, was born to them. On Oct. 16, 1913, Mr. Saunders was married to Miss Elizabeth Jackson, who survives him together with his son Alban of Minneapolis; one adopted son Leroy, of Chana, Ill., and one sister, Mrs. Alvina Clark. One brother Charles, with whom he was closely associated in musical activities, died in young manhood.
As a musician, Mr. Saunders left a deep imprint on the village and community. He started innumerable children on the way to a knowledge and appreciation of music by training them in the use of band and orchestra instruments. He was a member of the Bower City band of Janesville in its early days; a member of John Smith's orchestra and other well known organizations of Janesville and southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois, serving at one time in a Chicago band. He had been a member of the Milton Fireman's band for years.
Mr. Saunders love for his home was one of his outstanding traits. Reluctant to leave his fireside for a milder winter climate, as a health measure, he chose to remain among his neighbors. His patience through seasons of suffering left an indelible impress on those about him and his thoughtfulness for those attending him in his last illness was characteristic of his life.
Among those from out of town who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Will Jackson, Rockwell, Ia., Alban Saunders of Minneapolis, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Saunders of Chana, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. George Jackson of Evansville, Miss Harriet Heydon of Beloit, Miss Ellen Jackson and John Naatz of Janesville, Mr. and Mrs. N. Talcott of Fort Atkinson and Rev. and Mrs. T. W. North of Edgerton.
Russell Henry Saunders, a lifelong resident of Milton, died at his home Thursday, Oct., 14, at 11:30 p. m. after a long illness. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at 2 p. m. at the home by the Rev. Anton Hatlestad, assisted by the Rev. M. A. Drew. The music was furnished by Mr. and Mrs. Archie Templeton of Lima. Interment was in Milton cemetery, the Rev. T. W. North of Edgerton assisting in the rights at the grave. Pallbearers, members of the Milton band, in uniform, were: George O. Sayre, George R. Boss, Ross Coon, and J. A. Hughes.
Russell Henry Saunders was born Jan. 22, 1860, six miles north of Milton, the son of Gardner and Sarah Crosby Saunders. He attended the Milton Schools and Milton College. On Nov. 24, 1886, he was married to Miss Mary Gallup, who died Dec. 31, 1909. One son, Alban, was born to them. On Oct. 16, 1913, Mr. Saunders was married to Miss Elizabeth Jackson, who survives him together with his son Alban of Minneapolis; one adopted son Leroy, of Chana, Ill., and one sister, Mrs. Alvina Clark. One brother Charles, with whom he was closely associated in musical activities, died in young manhood.
As a musician, Mr. Saunders left a deep imprint on the village and community. He started innumerable children on the way to a knowledge and appreciation of music by training them in the use of band and orchestra instruments. He was a member of the Bower City band of Janesville in its early days; a member of John Smith's orchestra and other well known organizations of Janesville and southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois, serving at one time in a Chicago band. He had been a member of the Milton Fireman's band for years.
Mr. Saunders love for his home was one of his outstanding traits. Reluctant to leave his fireside for a milder winter climate, as a health measure, he chose to remain among his neighbors. His patience through seasons of suffering left an indelible impress on those about him and his thoughtfulness for those attending him in his last illness was characteristic of his life.
Among those from out of town who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Will Jackson, Rockwell, Ia., Alban Saunders of Minneapolis, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Saunders of Chana, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. George Jackson of Evansville, Miss Harriet Heydon of Beloit, Miss Ellen Jackson and John Naatz of Janesville, Mr. and Mrs. N. Talcott of Fort Atkinson and Rev. and Mrs. T. W. North of Edgerton.
"The Journal-Telephone", Milton Junction, Wisconsin, Thursday, Oct. 21, 1926.
Russell Henry Saunders, a lifelong resident of Milton, died at his home Thursday, Oct., 14, at 11:30 p. m. after a long illness. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at 2 p. m. at the home by the Rev. Anton Hatlestad, assisted by the Rev. M. A. Drew. The music was furnished by Mr. and Mrs. Archie Templeton of Lima. Interment was in Milton cemetery, the Rev. T. W. North of Edgerton assisting in the rights at the grave. Pallbearers, members of the Milton band, in uniform, were: George O. Sayre, George R. Boss, Ross Coon, and J. A. Hughes.
Russell Henry Saunders was born Jan. 22, 1860, six miles north of Milton, the son of Gardner and Sarah Crosby Saunders. He attended the Milton Schools and Milton College. On Nov. 24, 1886, he was married to Miss Mary Gallup, who died Dec. 31, 1909. One son, Alban, was born to them. On Oct. 16, 1913, Mr. Saunders was married to Miss Elizabeth Jackson, who survives him together with his son Alban of Minneapolis; one adopted son Leroy, of Chana, Ill., and one sister, Mrs. Alvina Clark. One brother Charles, with whom he was closely associated in musical activities, died in young manhood.
As a musician, Mr. Saunders left a deep imprint on the village and community. He started innumerable children on the way to a knowledge and appreciation of music by training them in the use of band and orchestra instruments. He was a member of the Bower City band of Janesville in its early days; a member of John Smith's orchestra and other well known organizations of Janesville and southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois, serving at one time in a Chicago band. He had been a member of the Milton Fireman's band for years.
Mr. Saunders love for his home was one of his outstanding traits. Reluctant to leave his fireside for a milder winter climate, as a health measure, he chose to remain among his neighbors. His patience through seasons of suffering left an indelible impress on those about him and his thoughtfulness for those attending him in his last illness was characteristic of his life.
Among those from out of town who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Will Jackson, Rockwell, Ia., Alban Saunders of Minneapolis, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Saunders of Chana, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. George Jackson of Evansville, Miss Harriet Heydon of Beloit, Miss Ellen Jackson and John Naatz of Janesville, Mr. and Mrs. N. Talcott of Fort Atkinson and Rev. and Mrs. T. W. North of Edgerton.
Russell Henry Saunders, a lifelong resident of Milton, died at his home Thursday, Oct., 14, at 11:30 p. m. after a long illness. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at 2 p. m. at the home by the Rev. Anton Hatlestad, assisted by the Rev. M. A. Drew. The music was furnished by Mr. and Mrs. Archie Templeton of Lima. Interment was in Milton cemetery, the Rev. T. W. North of Edgerton assisting in the rights at the grave. Pallbearers, members of the Milton band, in uniform, were: George O. Sayre, George R. Boss, Ross Coon, and J. A. Hughes.
Russell Henry Saunders was born Jan. 22, 1860, six miles north of Milton, the son of Gardner and Sarah Crosby Saunders. He attended the Milton Schools and Milton College. On Nov. 24, 1886, he was married to Miss Mary Gallup, who died Dec. 31, 1909. One son, Alban, was born to them. On Oct. 16, 1913, Mr. Saunders was married to Miss Elizabeth Jackson, who survives him together with his son Alban of Minneapolis; one adopted son Leroy, of Chana, Ill., and one sister, Mrs. Alvina Clark. One brother Charles, with whom he was closely associated in musical activities, died in young manhood.
As a musician, Mr. Saunders left a deep imprint on the village and community. He started innumerable children on the way to a knowledge and appreciation of music by training them in the use of band and orchestra instruments. He was a member of the Bower City band of Janesville in its early days; a member of John Smith's orchestra and other well known organizations of Janesville and southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois, serving at one time in a Chicago band. He had been a member of the Milton Fireman's band for years.
Mr. Saunders love for his home was one of his outstanding traits. Reluctant to leave his fireside for a milder winter climate, as a health measure, he chose to remain among his neighbors. His patience through seasons of suffering left an indelible impress on those about him and his thoughtfulness for those attending him in his last illness was characteristic of his life.
Among those from out of town who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Will Jackson, Rockwell, Ia., Alban Saunders of Minneapolis, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Saunders of Chana, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. George Jackson of Evansville, Miss Harriet Heydon of Beloit, Miss Ellen Jackson and John Naatz of Janesville, Mr. and Mrs. N. Talcott of Fort Atkinson and Rev. and Mrs. T. W. North of Edgerton.
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