Fink - Ivan
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Argus News May 20, 1899 p 1
Shortly after the birth of the Sabbath morn, May 14, the spirit of Ivan G. Fink of Yountsville, responded to its Maker's call. Mr. Fink was one of the best known and most prominent citizens of the county and the sad news, although not unexpected, occasioned the deepest sorrow on all sides. He had been ill for several weeks and a post mortem held Sunday revealed the fact that a cancer of the stomach had caused his death. The deceased was a son of Reuben Fink, a sturdy pioneer, who settled in Ripley Twp at an early day. Of a family of 11 children 8 are still living. Ivan Fink was born Nov 8, 1848. He was married in 1872 to Miss Caroline Saidla. Three children blessed this union: Walter, Carrie and Edson who together with the mother, survive him. Mr. Fink taught school in early life but devoted his time later to farming. This was a life of industry and success crowned all his efforts. Mr. Fink was noted for uprightness and rugged honesty in all his dealings and in no man was the confidence of his neighbors reposed to a higher degree. He was loyal to his friends and in many circles will his absence be keenly felt. The funeral took place Monday a short service being conducted at the family residence by Rev. White of the Yountsville ME Church. The remains were then taken to the Baptist Church at Waynetown where the service proper was conducted by Rev. White assisted by Rev. Henson of that church. The body was laid to rest at the Waynetown Cemetery - transcribed by kbz
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal Friday, 19 May 1899
Ivan G. Fink died Saturday night at his home near Yountsville, of cancer of the stomach. The funeral occurred Monday at Waynetown the services being conducted by Revs. White of Yountsville and Henson of Waynetown. Interment was in the Waynetown Cemetery.
Mr. Fink was a son of the late Reuben Fink, and was born in this county fifty one years ago. He was for a long time a school teacher, but of late years had devoted his time to farming. Twenty four years ago he was married to Miss Caroline Saidla and she with three children, Walter, Caroline and Edison survive him. Mr. Fink was a man highly esteemed in the community in which he lived and his memory will always be cherished by those associated with him in this life. -s
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal Friday, 2 June 1899
Again the angel of death has entered another home and taken for its companion a kind husband and a loving father.
Ivan Fink, a son of the late Reuben Fink, departed this life April 14, 1899, aged 51 years. When a young man he devoted his time to school teaching and later to that of farming. In 1875 he was united in marriage to Miss Caroline Sidel. She with three children survives to mourn their loss, together with many relatives and friends.
He was a most estimable man and had won the regard of a large circle of friends by his excellent qualities. He was loving and affectionate in his relations as husband and father, and the family feels most deeply the loss they have sustained in his death. He lay upon his bed of suffering for many days and nights, where loving friends ministered to his every want as best they were able. but they watched him as they saw his eyes begin to grow dim, the lids began to droop, and lo, he has fallen to sleep. Tears filled the eyes of the watching loved ones; sobs of anguish broke forth from their burdened hearts as they tried to see through it all. But he awoke not. He is now sleeping the sleep that knows no wakening again to earth’s pain and suffering. It was their loss, but it was his gain.
His life was such that it can truly be said to know him was to love him. He was ever ready to lend a helping hand. His death was due to cancer of the stomach. The skill of all the physicians and patient hands of dear friends and neighbors could never have restored him to health. All of us know that death is sure but life is uncertain. Loving hands and hearts bedecked his couch with flowers and sprinkled them with tears, and as we looked for the last time upon his sleeping form, we realized that it was only his sleeping form. Gentle hands took up the body and laid it to rest in the Waynetown Cemetery. Bro. Henson conducted the services at the Baptist Church in Waynetown. - thanks "S" for these two
Source: Crawfordsville Review 20 May 1899 p 7
Ivan G. Fink, one of the best known citizens of Ripley Township died at his home at Yountsville Sunday morning at 12:30 o’clock after a lingering and painful illness of several weeks from some unknown stomach affection which was discovered to be a tumorous cancer through a postmortem held by Drs. Engleman of Yountsville, Dennis of Alamo and Ristine and Barcus of this city. Mr. Fink was 50 years of age, born Nov 8, 1848 and was the second of a family of eleven children, eight of whom still live, five brothers and three sisters. His father, Reuben Fink, was one of the pioneers of Montgomery County, having come to Ripley Township in an early day and engaged in the business of a carpenter, having built a very large number of houses in Ripley and vicinity. Ivan Fink was a successful school teacher for many years and also engaged in farming which he followed most of his life with eminent success. He was married to Miss Caroline Saidla about 25 years ago. She with three children survive him. The children, Walter, Carrie and Edson are all grown. The funeral will occur today conducted by Rev. White of the Yountsville ME Church and Rev. Henson of the Waynetown Baptist Church. A short service will be held at 11 o’clock at the house and a longer one at the Baptist Church in Waynetown. Interment will take place at Waynetown. Ivan Fink was not only a successful business man but was known for his sterling worth and uprightness in all the relations of life. His friend were numerous and he will be greatly missed in the community not only as a substantial member but as a friend. He was a kind husband and father and the interests of his family always claimed his first attention. His family has the deepest sympathy of a large circle of friends and acquaintance in their hour of trail.