Wayne County Press, Feb. 9, 1933
John D. C. Day Answers The Call
Well-known Fairfield citizen passes away after only a short illness;
buried at Union.
John D. C. Day, one of the best
known and most highly-respected citizens of this city, passed away at
his home on South First Street last Friday afternoon at 5:20. He had
been ill but a couple of weeks from some sort of liver trouble which
seemed to baffle the physicians.
Mr. Day was one of the young men who left this county in the "gold
rush" to California in 1849, and spent some nineteen years of his life
in the Golden state. He was married there. The remainder of his life
was spent in south of Merriam, until a few years ago he moved to this
city. He served his community in many ways, as a school director,
drainage commissioner, and as a church official.
John D. C., son of
John David (incorrect) and
Mary Day, was born in Wayne County,
Illinois., July 31, 1856. He was united in marriage with
Mabella Augusta Todd
in Junction
City, California September 2, 1880. Fifteen children were born to this
union; three preceded him in death, two sons,
Charles and
Delbert, and one daughter,
Mrs. Ivy Wagnor. His companion also
passed away Sept 27, 1928. He united with the Union church in 1902 at a
meeting held by
Rev. Joseph Wood,
and remained a faithful member until his death. He was a faithful
companion and father, kind neighbor and respected by all who knew him.
He had been in good health until two weeks ago. This earthly pilgrimage
came peacefully to a close at his home Friday evening, February 3rd,
age 76 years, 6 months and 3 days.
The funeral took place at Union church, southeast of Merriam, on Sunday
afternoon,
Rev. John Phipps,
C. P. minister of Burnt Prairie, officiating. Burial was in the
cemetery at Union.
The following children survive: Seven daughters:
Mrs. Carrie, wife of H. F. Wagnor,
of Golden Gate;
Mrs. Addie, wife of
A. C. Rogers, Golden Gate;
Mrs.
Rhoda Bell, of Decatur;
Mrs.
Mabel, wife of C. A. Moore, Ellery;
Mrs. Amy, wife of Howard Seifert,
who has made her home with her father since her mother died:
Mrs. Anna, wife of I. L. Jordan, of
Aurora;
Miss Alice Day, of
Fairfield. the five sons:
David Day,
Fairfield;
George Day,
Pontiac;
Frank Day,
Indianapolis;
Robert Day, West
Chicago, and
Alfred Day,
Fairfield. There is one brother,
J. D.
Day of Springfield, Ill. There are 37 grandchildren and 11 great
grandchildren and many other relatives and fiends.
Card of Thanks
We wish to express our sincere thanks to our neighbors and friends who
were so kind during the illness and death of our dear father.
The Day Children