Slob, William F. "Willie" (Child) 1882-1894

SLOB, VANDESTEEG

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke-volunteer
Date: 6/13/2021 at 20:33:35

Source: Alton Democrat (3-31-1894)

Born: January 8, 1882
Died: March 25, 1894

Died: At his home in this city of spinal meningitis, Willie Slob aged 12.

The home of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick and Jacoba (VandeSteeg) Slob is shrouded in gloom, for death hath invaded it and taken away a loving son.

A week of suffering, a week of unconsciousness and then on early Easter Morning, the soul of Willie Slob left is earthly tenemant for the home above.

Kind dutiful, studious, lovable and loving, he will be sadly missed by all who knew him and loved him. In one short week, the hopes, ambitions and plans of a young and most promising life have been thwarted by the fell destroyer.

The funeral services took place at the American Reformed Church and were conducted by Reverends Kolyn of this place and Muilenburg of Boyden. Many and loverly were the floral designs. Reverend Kolyn preached a most impressive and pathetic sermon. A great number of friends then followed the remains to the cemetery, where was laid to rest all that is mortal of little Willie.