Emmit Crane, 53, Dies in Wyoming

Emmit Crane, 53, former resident of Mt. Vernon, died at 10:30 o'clock last nght at the hospital in Basic, Wyoming, where he made his home.

The body will be taken to Sorento, Ill., for funeral services and burial.

Mr. Crane resided for years in this city and was employed at the Illinois Power Co., and the Illinois Knitting Co.

He was born October 23, 1892 in Marion county and on Feb. 10, 1917, he was united in marriage with Vivian Gray in Mt. Vernon. His wife preceded him in death in 1935.

Surviving are one son, Donald crane of 1015 South 10th street, and one grandchild.

Source: Mt. Vernon Register News
Date: Wednesday, April 24, 1946
Submitted by: John R. Ball
Transcribed by: Sandy (Whalen) Bauer