Mrs. J. M. Evans, wife of Dr. J. M. Evans, Sr., passed from all earthly cares to her reward on the other shore on Monday evening, Feb. 6, 1899 at the advanced age of 78 years. The cause of her death was general dibility.

Mrs. Evans' maiden name was Emma Clement; she was born in Erie, Pa., in 1821, and was married to Dr. Evans at La Porte, Ind., June 1, 1854. She and her venerable husband have been residents of this city for about forty-four years, and during that long period of citizenship aught but good can be said of them. She was the last of a family of ten children to pass to the shores beyond. Mrs. Evans was a devout Episcopalian, uniting with that church some thirty years ago and since which time she has been an ardent worker in the Master's Vineyard, an earnest Christian in deed, as well as name, and was one of the main supporters of that church in this city. None knew her but to love her, and she leaves a character which should inspire all to grander and nobler thoughts and aspirations.

She leaves to mourn her death a most devoted husband, a daughter, Mrs. E. E. Griswold, and a son, Dr. J. M. Evans, Jr., both of this city. The family have the sympathy of countless number of friends in this vicinity in this their time of sorrow. The funeral services were held at the house this Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock.

February 9, 1899, Evansville Review, p. 1, Evansville, Wisconsin