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Canadice - Funeral for Wilbur Winch in Methodist Church, Friday - The funeral of Wilbur Winch, who died after a brief illness of pneumonia, at the age of 74, was held last Friday afternoon from the Methodist Church at 2 o’clock, the Rev. G. H. Nelson, officiating. Mr. Winch was a life long resident of Canadice and has always lived on the Winch farm, until six years ago, when he and his sister, Miss Emma, moved into the village, near the church with which he had united at an early age and in which he has always been a faithful worker. At the time of his death he was a trustee, recording steward and a Sunday school teacher. He had also held several town offices. He is survived by three sisters, Miss Emma Winch and Mrs. Mary Tibbles of Canadice and Mrs. Nettie F. Winch of Hillsdale, Mich.; also several cousins. There were two brothers that died several years ago. Burial took place in the family lot in the Canadice Cemetery.
Canadice - Wilbur E. Winch, aged 74, a life long resident of Canadice, died at his home, March 2, 1931, after a short illness. For many years he lived on the Winch farm, being the third of that name that had occupied it. Six years ago his health failing, he and sister, Emma, moved to near the Canadice church, where he spent the rest of his life. Early in life he united with the M. E. Church here; always a worker, he held many offices therein and at the time of his death he was recording steward, trustee, Sunday School teacher, and president of the Missionary society. In town affairs he was an interested helper, discharging the duties of the many offices he held with fidelity. Before the duties of the farm claimed his time he was a successful teacher in the public schools. He leaves to mourn his loss three sisters, Emma J, Winch, Mary E. Tibbals, of Canadice, and Mrs. Nettle F. Winch, of Hillsdale, Mich. Two brothers, both younger than he, preceded him to the better land. Funeral services were held from the church at 2 p. m. on Thursday, March 5. Burial was made in the family lot in Canadice cemetery.
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