Mears - Joan Randel Routh
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal 22 January 1918
New Ross Jan 21 – Following a serious stroke of paralysis a few days ago, Mrs. Joan Mears died at the home of her son, Elmer Routh yesterday morning at 6 o’clock. She had been unconscious since the stroke and her death was expected. She was formerly Miss Joan Randel and was twice married, first to Jesse H. Routh, almost 50 years ago. Some years ago she was married to George Mears who preceded her in death. She leaves two sons, Perry Routh of Apache, Okla and Elmer Routh of this place. She had lived almost her entire life near here and no eulogy is necessary. On account of waiting to hear from her son, Perry of Oklahoma, the funeral has not been fully decided on. It will be held at the home and burial will be at IOOF Cemetery. – kbz
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Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal 19 December 1918
New Ross, Jan 22 – While sitting at the breakfast table Thursday morning Mrs. Joan Mears suffered a stroke of paralysis. Mrs. Mears had been in poor health for several years and as the attack was very severe the attending physician offers little hope of her recovery. She was unconscious all day yesterday. Mrs. Mears is one of the oldest citizens of this place and a most highly respected woman.