This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: KarinKing45 Surnames: Koos, Rash, Lillich, Jackson Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.adams/4437/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Decatur Daily Democrat Adams County, Indiana Thursday, Feb. 13, 1941 DEATH CLAIMS GEORGE KOOS Retired St. Mary's Township Farmer Dies Wednesday Afternoon George Koos, 85, retired St. Mary's Township farmer, died at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Philip Rash, near Portland, where he had made his home since last October. Death was caused by influenza and complications after an illness of three weeks. He was born near Bolivar, Ohio, January 15, 1855, and had lived in St. Mary's township since he was nine years old. He married Mary Catherine Lillich February 24, 1876. She preceded him in death. Mr. Koos was a member of the United Brethren Church of Bobo. Surviving are the following children: Ed Koos of Decatur, Frank L. Koos of Fort Wayne, Benjamin Koos of Ames, Iowa, Walter Koos of Angola, Vernon Koos of Enid, Okla., Mrs. Philip Rash of near Portland; one brother, Jacob Koos of Decatur and one sister, Mrs. Rebecca Jackson, also of Decatur. One son and one daughter are deceased. Funeral services will be held at the United Brethren church at Bobo Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. G. A. Eddy officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body was taken to the Baird funeral home in Portland. 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.