John Whall Died Tuesday (April 2, 1934)

Tolono lost another one of her old citizens, Tuesday, in the death of John Whall. He answered the call of the Grim Reaper at his home at 2:40 o'clock that morning. Death was not unexpected as he had been ill with a complication of diseases for the past three months.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon at the home of his son, Harry, in the north part of town, with Rev. Kearns-Preston, pastor of the Presbyterian church in charge.

Mr. Whall was born in England on May 27, 1854. He was married to Miss Sarah Hardyman in 1880 and later came to America. He came to Tolono and was, for years, in business here. He maintained a home both here and in England. He and his wife made frequent trips back to their old home, dividing their time, after he retired from business, between the two places. The last trip was made fourteen years ago, since which time he has made his residence here continuously.

He is survived by his wife, one son and three daughters. Harry, of Tolono; Mrs. Bertha Kirby of St. Joseph; Mrs. Florence Hartley of California and Mrs. Etta Ford of Champaign. One son, George, preceded him in death.

Submitted by: Kathy Marshall