Transcript:Morris Daily Herald (Morris, Illinois)/Hollenbeck, Albert, obituary 6 Feb 1913

Morris Daily Herald Thursday, February 6, 1913 p 5.

"AB" HOLLENBECK DIES IN KANSAS Well Known Morris Citizen Many Years. He had Heart Failure.

Body to be interred in Morris - Lived many years in Grundy County on a farm in Vienna Township, and later in Morris, where he was engaged in the shoe business - Was a member of the Baptist Church and a prominent worker in the church.

Coffeyville, Kans. Feb 6 - (Special) - Albert Hollenbeck, a retired farmer, died here Wednesday afternoon of heart failure, He had been suffering with dilation of the heart for six months.

His death was not unexpected, as he had been bedfast for the past few weeks.

A funeral party comprising his wife and daughter, Mrs L. Loyd Tackett and two other near relatives left with the body this morning for Morris, where the funeral will be held.

"Ab" Hollenbeck died at his home in Coffeyville, Kansas, yesterday afternoon. Word was received in Morris at a late hour announcing the fact. The body is to be brought to Morris for internment, and will arrive tomorrow morning at 6:30 o'clock.

Funeral services will be held at the Baptist church at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon, all members of the family gathering here for the obsequies. Rev. J. C. Richardson, will officiate, and the Knights of Pythias, of which the deceased was a member, will have charge of the burial service.

Mr. Hollenbeck had but recently taken up his residence in Coffeyville. For many years he was a resident of Grundy county and part of the time was in business in Morris. Here he participated in civic affairs of the city, and was prominently identified with a number of movements of public interest.

Has Been in Poor Health

Only a few months ago Mr. Hollenbeck visisted in Morris, and for a time was busy with affairs on his farm in Wauponsee township. For several years he has not been in good health, and has experienced a gradual decline for many months. When last in Morris his health was precarious, having heart trouble for which he obtained treatment, and he was taking every precaution to prolong his life.

Albert Hollenbeck was born in Dutchess county, New York, August 22, 1845. He came, with his parents, to Grundy county when a small boy and settled on a farm in Vienna township, where he resided until about 18 years ago, when he retired from the farm and came to Morris. He was engaged in the shoe business for a time. About four years ago Mr. Hollenbeck moved to Coffeyville, Kansas.

Was Reared on Farm

The deceased was reared on the farm and was educated at the country schools in the vicinity of his home. In February, 1875, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Wilson, a sister of J. A. and O. T. Wilson, of Morris. She died the following August. In 1880, Mr. Hollenbeck again married, his wife being Miss Imogene Reed of LaSalle county. Mrs. Hollenbeck died, leaving a family of four children. They are Marion, of Chicago; Floyd and Curtis of Vienna township, and Miss Myrtle Hollenbeck, now Mrs. Loyd Tackett, of Coffeyville, Kansas.

About 15 years ago, Mr Hollenbeck was united in marriage to Mrs. Nellie Grant, who survives him.

The deceased served as supervisor of Vienna township in 1888, 1889 and 1890, and also held other public offices. He was a member of the Baptist church of this city, and was an active worker in the church when he resided in Morris.

Mrs. Frank Hatcher and Miss Caroline Hatcher will entertain a number of young people Friday evening at their house on Fulton street.

Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Grant, of Highland Park, are expected this evening to attend the funeral of Ab Hollenbeck tomorrow. Mr. Grant is a son of Mrs. Hollenbeck.