The Enterprise-Chronicle Burlingame, Osage County, KS Thursday - June 11, 1931 Funeral Services for James Decker. James DECKER, son of George and Nancy DECKER, was born in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, March 6, 1848, and died at his home in Burlingame, June 6, 1931, age at his death, 83 years, and 3 months. Mr. DECKER was a veteran of the Civil War, having enlisted in Company G., 46th Regiment P.V.M. Later he was transferred to the 4th Division of Company D. After being mustered out of service he made his home in Pennsylvania for many years, but in 1891 he came to Burlingame, Kansas, where he has since resided except for a few years spent in the Soldiers' Home at Leavenworth and in Oklahoma. A few weeks ago Mr. DECKER suffered a paralytic stroke from which he slowly weakened until the end. During his illness he was tenderly cared for by his niece, Mrs. Jeff SMITH, and the family of his nephew, Will STRUNK. The only near relatives who survive him are a nephew, Will STRUNK, and niece, Mrs. Cora SMITH, of Burlingame, and some cousins whose whereabouts are unknown. Funeral services for James DECKER were held at his late home in Burlingame, Monday afternoon, June 8, 1931, at 2:30 o'clock, in charge of Rev. J.W. TWEED, pastor of the Methodist church. His text was Ps. 90; 10. Misses Vera and Veda HAKES sang "In the Sweet By and By," "Rock of Ages," "God Be With You Till We Meet Again." There was a large attendance at the funeral and many beautiful flowes. The pall bearers were Harvey TURNER, Fred PETERS, Joe McFARLANE, Andrew DRAKE, William CHATFIELD, and Michael URE. W.J. CHATFIELD sounded taps at the grave and the body was laid to rest in the beautiful Burlingame cemetery.