Nathan Hirtle 1928 Progress Enterprise Upper Kingsburg News, June 20, 1928. Death has again visited our community and taken an aged and respected citizen in the person of Nathan Hirtle at the advanced age of 88 years. Mr. Hirtle had not been sick but passed away suddenly and will greatly be missed at the home and by his friends. His wife predeceased him seven months ago and he is survived by six children. The funeral was held on Wednesday by Rev. W.J. Wright. The floral offerings were beautiful, showing the esteem in which the deceased was held.