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Obit of William Todden

Obit of William Todden

Posted: 2 Sep 2010 5:37PM GMT
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From the Chatsworth Plaindealer
Chatsworth,Livingston,Illinois

WILLIAM TODDEN CALLED SUDDENLY
OCTOBER 30, 1924

Chatsworth Man Dies Following a Stroke of Paralysis in Two Days

Chatsworth people were shocked and grieved Monday morning to learn of the
death of William Todden, Sr., who passed away at 5:20 that morning from a
paralytic stroke.

Deceased suffered a light stroke at about 7 o'clock Saturday morning but
seemed to recover after a short time. He remained at home but was up Sunday
and undressed himself Sunday night and when he retired assured his children
that he was all right. About 2 o'clock Monday morning he was striken again
and became unconscious from which he never rallied.

William Todden, whose earthly pilgrimage ended at the age of 81 years was
born in Hanover, Germany Jan. 13, 1843. When he was a lad of 11 summers he
came with his parents to America and resided in Pekin, Illinois. Eight years
later he with his first bride moved in a farm near Avoca, Illinois. To that
union two daughters and one son were born; the boy preceded him in death.
The two daughters now living are Mrs. Dora Bishell, of Spring Bay, Illinois,
who is here and Amanda Wright of Missouri, unable to reach here.

By his second marriage one daughter was born, Mrs. Mary Alta Todden Varner,
of Emporia, Kansas who is here now. Some time after the death of his second
wife he was married to Sarah Redd on Jan. 8, 1879. To this union seven sons
were born, Isaac H., Edward, John, William and George, all of Chatsworth and
Henry and Samuel of Metamora, Illinois.

Forty-nine years ago Mr. Todden and his family came to this vicinity and
settled on a farm south of Chatsworth which he operated up to 20 years ago,
at which time he moved to the village of Chatsworth and was employed by its
officials during these years. Mr. Todden was a quiet unassuming man, always
discharging the duties assigned him with credit. He loved his family and did
his best for it. He was a kind and faternal (sp) neighbor. He was a member
of the Methodist church and in his earlier life was quite active in church
affairs.

He leaves to mourn his aged widow, Mrs. Sarah Redd Todden, seven sons and
three daughters. The surviving children are Mrs. Manda Wright of Missouri;
Mrs. Dora Bishop(sp), of Spring Bay, Illinois; Mrs. Mary Varner, of Emporia,
Kansas; Ike, Edward, John, William Jr., and George, of Chatsworth; Henry, of
Spring Bay and Samuel, of Metamora. A host of relatives and friends join the
bereaved family in their sorrow and share with them the loss of a benefactor.

Funeral services were conducted in the Methodist church Wednesday afternoon
by Rev. J. F. Schreinf, of Peoria, Burial was in the Chatsworth cemetery.

The following from a distance attended the funeral:
Mr. and Mrs. Harman Ihaen, Mrs. Maggie Harms, John Johnston, of North
Manchester, Indiana; Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Redd, of Streator; Harry Redd, of
Pontiac; Mr. and Mrs. Bob Voglasinger, of Wiag; Mrs. Minnie Wenger and
daughter, Hazel, of Fairbury; Walter Bishel and Nick Fendel, of Metamora,
Illinois."
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