GANTS, William E.
Source: "Obituaries - Year - 1950 Volume B" from the Covington Public Library. 15 June 1958
William E. Gants, 85, died Sunday at the home of his granddaughter, Mrs.Lela Stahl, in Veedersburg.
Mr. Gants suffered a stroke at noon Sunday while visiting his granddaughter for dinner.
He was born in Newman, Ill. in 1873, the son of John and Jane Gants. In 1895 he married Laura Michael and she survives.
Also surviving are a son, Herbert Gants of Catlin, Ill.; a brother, Melvin of Danville; a granddaughter and three great-grandchildren.
A farmer during his early life, Mr. Gants had resided in the Catlin area and later near Covington. He moved to Veedersburg 12 years ago.
Services were held Wednesday at the Fishero Funeral Home with burial in the Rockfield Cemetery. - jz