This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RonColby41 Surnames: Colby Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.colby/1243/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Local World War Veteran Dies in Illinois - Clarence F. COLBY, 38, World War veteran, who saw service for 13 years in the United States Navy, died Tuesday [19 Sep 1933] night in Edward Hines, Jr., hospital at Hines, Ill., following a prolonged illness. Taken ill two years ago, Mr. COLBY had been confined to Hines hospital for the last 18 months. Death resulted from ulcerative colitis. Since being taken to Hines hospital Mr. COLBY had submitted to six major operations and a blood transfusion. The last of the operations was performed Friday, complications developing which resulted in his death. Born in Battle Creek Dec. 8, 1894, Mr. COLBY had been a lifelong resident of Battle Creek. At the age of 18 he enlisted in the United States Navy, re-enlisting during the World War period. Following his discharge from the navy eight years ago, Mr. COLBY returned to Battle Creek and for several years was engaged in general carpentry work. For six months prior to his last illness, he had been employed as assistant millwright at the Kellogg company. Besides, his widow, Mrs. Margaret COLBY, he leaves his father, Ernest COLBY, of this city, and a brother, Otto COLBY, of Union City. Military funeral rites will be held at 4:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at Hebble's Chapel. The Rev. Stewart B. Crandell, pastor of the First Baptist church, will be the officiating pastor and burial will be in Memorial Park cemetery. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.