W. V. MENDENHALL, INA, DIES SUDDENLY

W. V. Mendeenhall, 86, retired farmer, died this morning at the home of his son. E. E. Mendenhall at Ina. His death was sudden and was apparently caused by heart trouble.

Mr. Mendenhall was a lifetime resident of Jefferson county and for 16 years made his home in Mt. Vernon.

Funeral servcices will be held at the Elk Paririe Christian church where he was a member, Friday at 1 pm and burial will be in Oakwood cemetery.

Surviving are two sons, E. E. Mendenhall of Chicago; one daughter, Mrs. Oma Green of Mt. Vernon; 13 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

His wife, the former Mary C. Oliver and one son, Hugh, preceded him in death.

The body was removed to the Snyder Funeral home.

Source: Mt. Vernon Register News
Date: Wednesday Jan. 16, 1946
Submitted by: John R. Ball
Transcribed by: Sandy (Whalen) Bauer