Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-21
OBITUARY
A HIGH GRApE cIrIzEN CAkLED

A HIGH GRADE CITIZEN CAkLED
Manly, industrious, courteous. unassuming
citizen and good friend 0f every body, r. +.
Gorsuch, having done his life work well, has
responded 10 the higher duties in the unseen
world. Uneomplsinine, fly we're aware OF
the serious physical trouble taht caused his
untimely death. Mr.. G0rsueh WIS wholesome,
high minded. a husband who made home a
real joy. In all the duties of corumunity life
he was keen for the right. incorporating for
things that ideal and lofty standard.
Thompson Edward GGrsneh horn July
sth, 1855, in Perry county, Ohio. In infancy
he came with his parents TO Wisconsin, where
they located in NirOqua when il was a very
small village. Later the family moved 10
farm about three miles east Of town. where he
remained till his sixteenth year, when he came
to VirOqua and learned the trade Of carpenter.
July %. 1877, he united in marriage 10
Miss Lovina DraUer of Richland county. To
this union We BORN oIe. child. who died in
infancy. At the time Of ais marriage he NOV
ed 10 Viola, in which p ace he followed his
trade for eleven years. 81 1858 he returned 70
VirOqua, where he has resided up to the time Of
his death, August Is. During all these years
he has been prominent carpenter and con-
tractor. At the time Of his death he was su-
perintendent Of the new county normal school
building. He held high standing as tradesman
and Of Niroquas most highly respect
ed citizens.
Twenty-six years age. together with his wife
ne united with the Methodist Episcopal church
Of this place in which he has faithfully and
efficiently served as official for many years
Malignant liver trouble vas the cause OF his
DEATH AFTER an Illness o. ABOUT tW0 weeks
The funeral services held in the Metho-
dist church Wednesday afternoon. August p,
conducted by his pastor, Rev j. 3. Rutter.
Besides his wife he leaves a brother pastor
Of the Christian church in Brazil. Indiana,
and sister, who lives in South Dakota.
Josephine GOrsliue was born Liberty
Pole Vernon County. Wisconsin, June II, 1856.
She was married TO Frank X. Owen of this
community in 1874 To this union two children
were born, and daughter. The son,
Will Owen. dying two years ago.
Following their marriage she lived on the
farm for a number Of years when they moved
20 Viroqua, remaining until the death Of Mr..
Owens father, Hiram owen. They returned
TO the farm for several years and then moved
back again TO Nir0qua, where she has resided
for about thirteen years, her husband having
preceded her in death four years ago. Mrs.
Owen was q lover ~ home and domestic life,
and found great JOY in caring for those around
her. She vas a member Of the Christian
church and was faithful in attending all the
services. even though most Of the time she was
suffering from her sickness.
She passed away August II. after long
and serious Illness in ber 63Fd year. She leaves
to mourn their loss. her daughter, Mrs. Nellie
Schoberlein. two grandchildren, frma and iscs.
her daughter-in-Is~. Mrs. viii Owen. and
three brothers, sam. Asher. and Ed. Gursiine.
Funeral occurred Monday, conducted by her
pastor Rev. ]. Harry Bullock.