Mrs. Jeff Van Horn Answers Final Summons

Mrs. Mary Van Horn, wife of Jefferson Van Horn, passed away at her home northwest of Blair, at 2:15 a.m., Sunday, August 19, 1923, after an illness of several years, the last few months of which she had been confined to her bed the greater part of the time.

Mary Vizina was born in Montreal, Canada, Dec. 16, 1865, and when only a small child, came with her parents to Washington county, Nebr., where her father homesteaded the land which was her home for the greater part of her life and on which she died. She was married Oct. 11, 1886, to Jefferson Van Horn of Washington county, and to them were born two sons, James V. Van Horn and Edward J. Van Horn, both of this county.

Nothing greater nor better can be said of anyone than “they did their part in life”, and this can truly be said of Mary Vizina Van Horn. She was well known as a woman who never shirked a responsibility, whether it was self-assumed or thrust upon her. Never was anyone who needed assistance at her hands, refused. No one was ever turned away from her home hungry; whenever there was sickness or suffering in her neighborhood, there she could be found ministering to their needs. Truly a good woman has gone to claim the reward promised to those who “do unto the least of these”.

She leaves to sincerely mourn the loss of a true wife, a devoted mother and faithful friend, her husband, two sons, a daughter-in-law, and two small grandchildren, several brothers and sisters, and many other relatives and many friends.

The funeral was held at Herman on Tuesday afternoon, conducted by her old time friend and neighbor, the Rev. John Poucher of Omaha and burial was made in the Blair cemetery where many of her relatives now sleep.

#2-Pilot 22 Aug. 1923

Last Sunday evening occurred the death of Ms. Jeff VanHorn at her home west of town after a lingering illness of many months. Mary Vizina VanHorn was born in Montreal, Canada December 16, 1865 and died at her home near Herman August 19, 1923 at the age of 57 years, 8 months and 3 days. On October 11, 1886 she was united in marriage to Jefferson VanHorn. To this union two children were born, James VanHorn and Edward VanHorn, both of Herman, Neb. Mrs. Van Horn leaves to mourn her death a husband, two sons, two grandchildren and host of other relatives and friends. Mrs. Van Horn was a kind loving wife and mother and a good neighbor, loved and respected by all who knew her. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of the entire community. The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Baptist church. Rev. John Poucher, of Omaha, officiating, assisted by Rev. Thomas J. Reese pastor of the Baptist church. The remains were then taken to Blair and laid to rest in the Blair cemetery.

#2-23 Aug., 1923 - The Enterprise - Mary Van Horn

OLD SETTLER PASSES

Mrs. Jeff Van Horn, an aged lady of this county residing on York Creek, passed away at her home early last Sunday morning, Aug. 19, after a long and lingering illness.

She leaves to mourn her passing her husband and two sons, James who lives in the same locality and Edward who lives at home. There is also a sister and several brothers.

Funeral services were held at Herman on last Tuesday, Aug. 21, with Rev. John Poucher of Omaha officiating.

Burial was made in the Blair cemetery.

~~~Obituaries courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair, Nebraska Public Library~~~

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