This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: KarinKing45 Surnames: Parent Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.adams/4363/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Decatur Daily Democrat Adams County, Indiana Thursday, Feb. 15, 1906 SUDDEN DEATH Mrs. Joseph Parent Dies of Appoplexy Stricken at Nine O'clock Last Evening and End Came Within Ten Minutes Mrs. Joseph Parent, who resides south of this city, died suddenly at her home last evening at nine o'clock, after an illness of only ten minutes duration, death resulting from appoplexy. Mrs. Parent was in the best of health the entire day and in fact, had not been sick at any time during the past two years. She did her usual house work all day yesterday, including the ironing and baking and went to bed at nine o'clock feeling all right. However, in a few minutes she was siezed with a fit of coughing and choking and asked her son to get her a drink. This he did but it did not seem to relieve her any and in a short time she expired, the dread disease, apoplexy, having accomplished its purpose. Medical aid was summoned from this city, but the patient was beyond all earthly assistance. An examination however was made and the doctor gave as his opinion that she had died from an attack of appoplexy. Mrs. Parent was one of the older residents in this township, having re! sided here a number of years. She was a good natured, jovial woman and had a host of friends. She was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic church and was a devoted worker in its behalf. She leaves surviving her seven children, five sons and two daughters. Her husband preceded her into the great beyond some ten years ago. 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.