Warren W. Dickinson (1858-1924)

Dickinson home

The following unidentified newspaper article was in a collection owned by Lowell Town Historian Richard Schmal:

Found Unconscious

W.W. DICKINSON STRICKEN FRIDAY, PASSED AWAY SATURDAY

Warren W. Dickinson, one of our most highly esteemed citizens, was stricken with apoplexy some time last Friday and lived until about six o'clock Saturday evening. He was unconscious when found by Mrs. Harold Bruckman and remained in that condition until the end came.

Several weeks ago he had a slight stroke of paralysis and at the time it was thought he might not recover, but he recovered and has been able to be around most of the time and it was hoped by his friends that he would regain his usual health.

He was a man who was very active and on Friday had worked rather hard remodeling his barn for a garage, and it is thought that probably this might have hastened the end.

The deceased was a man who was held in the highest respect by all who knew him and it was with a feeling of genuine sorrow that they learned of his sudden death.

The funeral service, which was attended by [a] large number of relatives and friends, was held Tuesday afternoon at the Christian church. Interment in the Mausoleum.

* * * * * Warren W. Dickinson, eldest son of Charles and Elsie (Craft) Dickinson, was born near Lowell, Indiana. November 3, 1858. He grew to manhood and lived his life among the people in this vicinity, highly respected for his excellent traits of character. He was honest, industrious, neighborly and of tested and tried Christian character.

Warren Dickinson united in marriage with Jennie Fuller March 21, 1882. Two sons and two daughters were born of this marriage. The daughters, Miss Neva and Mrs. Gertrude Pearce, survive. Mrs. Dickinson passed away October 31, 1923. During the latter years of her life she was an invalid, and with great patience and gentleness her husband ministered to her needs.

At the age of twenty-one Warren Dickinson confessed his faith in his Savior and united with the Church of Christ in Lowell. With unquestioned fidelity he lived for his family, his church and his Christ. He served on the Official Board for several years always having the interest of his church at heart.

Brother Dickinson's health has been failing for several months, especially noticeable since the death of his companion. He slipped away in the twilight hours on Saturday evening, March 15, 1924, closing an earthly pilgrimage of 65 years, 4 months and 13 days.

The surviving members of the immediate family are: one brother, Barton Dickinson, of Crown Point, one sister, Mrs. Ed. Hough, of Hebron, one half-brother, Oren Thomas, near Lowell, and one half-sister, Mrs. Will Groshans, of Hamlet, Indiana.

Funeral services were held at the Christian church Tuesday, March 18th, at 2 p.m. Rev. C.J. Sharpe, of Hammond, preached the funeral sermon. He was assisted in the funeral service by Rev. Fred Gibson, pastor of the Lowell Christian church. Mrs. F.L. Weakly sang a solo. Interment was made in the mausoleum in the Lowell cemetery. Undertaker Weaver had charge of the burial service. The following acted as pall bearers: Vernon P. Dickinson, Lee Dickinson, Harry Dickinson, Will Dickinson, Ernest Dickinson and Ed. Eastridge.