The Kokomo Tribune
Howard County, Indiana
October 29, 1955
Page 13
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William Thomas Fortune, 58, 233 East Third St., died at the Wabash
Railroad Employees Hospital at 1:15 a.m. Friday after one week's
illness. Mr. Fortune was a car inspector for the Wabash Railroad and had
lived in Peru for 48 years. He was a veteran of World War I, a charter
member of Glen Owens Post of the American Legion, the Knights of Pythias
and the First Christian. Born Church. Born at Shelbyville, August 23,
1897, he was the son of Alfred J. and Mary Neeves
Fortune. He was
married to Mary Slusser in 1922 and she survives. Also surviving is a
son, Robert of Ironton, O., and four grandchildren. One brother is
deceased. Friends may call at the Drake-Flowers Funeral Home after 7
p.m. Saturday. Funeral services will be held from the First Christian
Church at 2 p.m. Monday with the Rev. Avery W. Miley officiating. Burial
will be in Mount Hope Cemetery. The body will lie in state at the church
one hour preceding services.
Contributed by Janet McColley Franklin
The Shelby Democrat
Thursday August 10, 1905
Page 1 column 5
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THE ANGEL OF DEATH
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(From Monday’s Daily)
Mary F., wife of James Fortune, died at their residence 410
Circle street at 5:30 p.m. Sunday of brain trouble, age 21 years, 10 months and
22 days. She leaves a father, mother, husband, five brothers and five sisters to
mourn her loss. Funeral services will be held at the house Tuesday at 2 p.m.
Rev. H. O. Pritchard officiating. The casket will be open to the friends from
6:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Interment in
Forest Hill cemetery in charge of R. T. Stewart.
Contributed by Barb Huff
The Shelby Democrat
Thursday July 20, 1905
Page 7 column 4
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David L. infant son of Mr. and Mrs. James Fortune, died at
their home in Circle street at 5:30 o’clock Friday evening. Short services at
220 Circle street today at 2 p.m. Interment in Forest Hill Cemetery. R. T.
Stewart in charge.
Contributed by Barb Huff
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