Wayne Co Press
June 2, 1949

John W. Warren 78, a retired farmer, died at 3:30 p.m., Monday, May 23 at his home in Wayne City.  He had been in failing health for several years.

Mr. Warren resided near Dickeyville Church, north of Wayne City, until last year.

Funeral services were held Thursday at Bailey Church, with the Rev. Jesse Miller officiating and burial was in Bailey cemetery.

Mr. Warren was born near Wayne City, Dec 9, 1870, the son of William A. and Mary L. (Stevens) Warren. On Feb 15, 1893 he was married to Ella Malone, who survives.

Besides his wife, he is survived by one brother, Jim Warren of Mt. Vernon and three sisters, Mrs. Edith Robbins of Normal, Mrs Nina Clark of Denver, Colo, and Mrs Eunice Malone of Texas.