Obit Sept 26th, 1918 Modern Light Page 1:
Oscar Roy Keith, son of Mrs. Sarah Keith, died September 18, (typo on date in obit), after a three-days illness with pneumonia. He left here about three months ago for Camp Cody, and from there was transferred to Camp Dix. He had been here only a few days when he was stricken. Roy would of been 24 years of age Septemeber 20. He leaves an aged mother, four brothers, Jim, Jeff, Elmer, and Cal and four sisters, Miinie, Stella, Blanche and Elva, who with their families were all present at the funeral. Funeral services were held at the Pleasant Hill Baptist church, September 22, conducted by Rev. Deerfelt of Galena. Ray (typo) had united with this church a few years ago, when Rev. Deerfelt was pastor. It was the largest funeral ever held at this place. It was estimated one thousand people were present to show their respect to our neighbor and soldier boy.
Oscar Roy Keith, son of Mrs. Sarah Keith, died September 18, (typo on date in obit), after a three-days illness with pneumonia. He left here about three months ago for Camp Cody, and from there was transferred to Camp Dix. He had been here only a few days when he was stricken. Roy would of been 24 years of age Septemeber 20. He leaves an aged mother, four brothers, Jim, Jeff, Elmer, and Cal and four sisters, Miinie, Stella, Blanche and Elva, who with their families were all present at the funeral. Funeral services were held at the Pleasant Hill Baptist church, September 22, conducted by Rev. Deerfelt of Galena. Ray (typo) had united with this church a few years ago, when Rev. Deerfelt was pastor. It was the largest funeral ever held at this place. It was estimated one thousand people were present to show their respect to our neighbor and soldier boy.
Obit Sept 26th, 1918 Modern Light Page 1:
Oscar Roy Keith, son of Mrs. Sarah Keith, died September 18, (typo on date in obit), after a three-days illness with pneumonia. He left here about three months ago for Camp Cody, and from there was transferred to Camp Dix. He had been here only a few days when he was stricken. Roy would of been 24 years of age Septemeber 20. He leaves an aged mother, four brothers, Jim, Jeff, Elmer, and Cal and four sisters, Miinie, Stella, Blanche and Elva, who with their families were all present at the funeral. Funeral services were held at the Pleasant Hill Baptist church, September 22, conducted by Rev. Deerfelt of Galena. Ray (typo) had united with this church a few years ago, when Rev. Deerfelt was pastor. It was the largest funeral ever held at this place. It was estimated one thousand people were present to show their respect to our neighbor and soldier boy.
Oscar Roy Keith, son of Mrs. Sarah Keith, died September 18, (typo on date in obit), after a three-days illness with pneumonia. He left here about three months ago for Camp Cody, and from there was transferred to Camp Dix. He had been here only a few days when he was stricken. Roy would of been 24 years of age Septemeber 20. He leaves an aged mother, four brothers, Jim, Jeff, Elmer, and Cal and four sisters, Miinie, Stella, Blanche and Elva, who with their families were all present at the funeral. Funeral services were held at the Pleasant Hill Baptist church, September 22, conducted by Rev. Deerfelt of Galena. Ray (typo) had united with this church a few years ago, when Rev. Deerfelt was pastor. It was the largest funeral ever held at this place. It was estimated one thousand people were present to show their respect to our neighbor and soldier boy.
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