Man Killed In Fall From Hay Wagon Thursday

Fall Causes Apoplexy and Charles Shonk, Washington Twp. Farmer Dies.

Charles Shonk, a Washington township farmer, aged 62 years, was instantly killed last Thursday when he fell from a load of hay. There were no bones broken in the fall but it is believed the fright or the sudden contact with the hard ground may have brought about a stroke of apoplexy.

Funeral services were conducted In the German Reformed church at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 8, the Rev. Leatherman officiating. Interment in Young’s cemetery.

He is mourned by his wife, Lydia, two sons, John and Charles.

Obituary:

Charles Walter Shonk, son of David and Lucinda Shonk, was born in Henry county, December 27, 1872, and was called suddenly from time into eternity at his home near Liberty Center July 5, 1934, aged 62 years, 6 months and 8 days.

Deceased was united in marriage with Lydia Price on May 5, 1913, and to this union were born three children, who are left to mourn their loss, together with his wife, one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Fouty, of Alberta, Can., two brothers, Frank, of St. John’s, Mich., and Edward, of Delta, Ohio. He was a man who dealt fairly with his fellows and ministered unto others when they were in need. He will be sadly missed, especially by those who loved him best.