Relatives and friends were greatly shocked Friday morning when they were informed of the sudden death of Fletcher Hazen, who made his home alone on a farm some seven or eight miles southwest of town.

Mr. Hazen had been in poor health since having the flu last winter, but nothing serious was thought to be connected with his trouble. A neighbor, Frank Duis, was in the habit of calling on him each day, and Friday morning, went into the house to find that death had entered there during the night. It is presumed that death overtook him while preparing to go to bed, as he was partially undressed and was found lying on the floor in front of the bed.

Obituary of J. F. Hazen

Jasper Fletcher Hazen was born at Napoleon in Rippley County, Indiana July 11, 1854 and departed from this life April 4, 1929. Aged 74 years, 8 months and 24 days.

He moved with his parents to Champaign County, Ill., in early boyhood. He was united in marriage to Sarah Jane Roberts on Dec. 26, 1875, and to this union five children were born: Ellen Hampson, Rebecca Lauderbaugh, John W. Hazen, all of Callwell, Idaho, Edward A. Hazen, of Los Angeles, Calif., and Sylvester Hazen, of Farnam.

He moved with his family to Farnam, Nov. 24, 1895 and has made his home in this locality since that time.

The deceased leaves to mourn his departure, his wife, five children, two brothers, Benjamin J. Hazen, of Illinois and Sylvester F. Hazen, of this place, eleven grand children, three great grand children and a host of friends. Three of the children were present for the funeral, Ellen Hampson and J. W. Hazen of Idaho and Sylvester of Farnam.

Funeral services were held from the Methodist church Sunday at 2 p.m. with Rev. C. R. Tanner in charge. Interment was made in the Farnam cemetery.

The Farnam Echo 42(23):1 Thursday, 11 April 1919