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The Rochester News-Sentinel, Saturday, March 3, 1945:
John William SHONK, 80, a pioneer retired farmer of this community, passed away Friday Evening, 9:10 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jerry Metzler, of this city. Death resulted from carcinoma following a year's illness. Mr. Shonk had a host of friends throughout Fulton county.
John W., son of David and Lydia SHONK, was born in Pulaski county, Indiana on February 9th, 1865 and had been a resident of Rochester township for 76 years. He was twice wed, his first wife being Mrs. Caroline GUISE and his second marriage was to Minnie DAVIS. This ceremony was solemnized in Rochester on October 22nd, 1905. Mr. Shonk followed the occupation of farming until ill health forced his retirement. For many years he resided on the Shonk farm, which is situated a short distance northwest of Rochester.
Surviving are three children by his first marriage, Mrs. H. S. LACKEY, of Ocean Side, Calif; Evelyn SHONK, of this city; Ralph SHONK, of Leiters Ford; two daughters by his second marriage, Mrs. Otis BURKETT, Mrs. Jerry METZLER, both of Rochester, and nine grandchildren. Two sisters preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon, 2:30 o'clock at the Foster funeral home. Interment will be in the Rochester IOOF cemetery. The body lies in state at the Foster funeral home, where friends may call.
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