FUNERAL OF MRS. KERLIN CLAY HELD FRIDAY

Funeral services of the late Mrs. Kerlin Clay were held from the family home Friday afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. I. J. Obenshain officiating. Interment was made in the Lena Burial Park.

Clara Bechtold was born May 17, 1875 in Jo Daviess county and passed away at her home in Lena Wednesday morning, September 10 1931. On October 4, 1893 she was united in marriage to Kerlin Clay. Twenty-eight years ago the family moved to Lena, where they since resided.

She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, Kerlin Clay, and the following children: Byron E. Clay of Lena, Mrs. John Mordick of Freeport, Mrs. Frank E. Kailey of Lena, Silas W. Clay of New Castle, Wyo., and Stiver L. Clay of Lena. A sister, Mrs. Delbert Butler of Nora and a brother, William C. Bechtold also of Nora, and three grandchildren.

The deceased was a home loving woman devoting her time to her family. She had been in ill health for several years, about three months ago she submitted to an operation after which she seemed on the road to recovery, until about four weeks ago, when her health failed and she gradually grew weaker until death terminated her sufferings, Wednesday morning.

We wish to thank the many firends, relatives and neighbors for the beautiful floral offerings, and the many acts of kindness and assistance extended us during our recent bereavement.

Kerlin Clay and Family