MEARS, John Lee
Source: Crawfordsville Journal Review 13 Feb 1958 p 4
VEEDERSBURG — John Lee Mears, 66, a lifelong resident of Veedersburg, died Thursday morning in St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Danville, Ill., where he had been a patient since Feb. 10. He had been in failing health the past year. Born Nov. 4, 1891, Mr. Mears was the son of Charles and Mary Stonebraker Mears. He married Edna Shoaf. Mr, Mears was a maintenance employe of the Nickle Plate Railroad several years. He retired a year ago because of failing health. Survivors include two sons, Russell Mears of Veedersburg and Ray Mears of Clermont; two daughters, Mrs. Louise Robbins and Mrs. Marjorie Thomas, both of Veedersburg; and three sisters, Mrs. Nina Workinger of Attica: Mrs. Onda Drollinger and Mrs. Dorothy Foxworthy, both of Veedersburg. The body was taken to the Fishero Funeral Home. Arrangements for the services are incomplete. --typed by Walt W
Source: Crawfordsville Journal Review 13 Feb 1958 p 4
VEEDERSBURG — Funeral arrangements have been made for John Lee Mears of Veedersburg who died Thursday morning at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Danville, Ill. The services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Fishero Funeral Home in Veedersburg with Rev E. V. Wamsley officiating. Burial will be in the Rockfield Cemetery. --typed by Walt W