Lewis Milford Worley (1887-1950)
 Nathan Worley family, early 1890's |
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The following article was found in the Jan. 14, 1943, Lowell Tribune on page 4, column 1:
- Lewis E. Worley, son of the late Nathan and Melissa Worley, was born May
2nd, 1887, at Lowell, Ind., and departed this life on March 12th, 1950,
at St. Margaret's hospital at the age of 62 years, 10 months and 10
days.
He was united in marriage to Nancy Sargent on September 6th, 1906, and to this union four children were born, Fredrick Earl of Highland; Benson of Schereville; Mrs. Ruth Brockus of Tucson, Ariz.; and Mrs. Irma Einshustra of DeMotte.
He made his home in and around Lowell until about 30 years ago when he and his family moved to Hammond where he has continued to reside. He was an employee of the Pratt Food Company up until his death.
In early manhood he accepted his Christ and holds his membership in the Christian church of Lowell.
He leaves to mourn his passing his wife Nancy; his four children, Earl, Benson, Ruth and Irma; a stepson, Fire Chief Adelbert Sargent of Hammond; 12 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; three brothers, Frank and Edmond of Lowell, Edson of Sheldon; two sisters, Mrs. Addie Frashour of Hebron and Mrs. Ida Westberg of Chicago; and a large number of nieces, nephews and a host of friends and neighbors.
Short services were held Wednesday at the Snyder Funeral Home in Hammond at 9:30 a.m. after which the body was brought to the Sheets Funeral Home where services were held at two o'clock with Rev. Peter Ulstra, minister of the Holland Reformed church of Hammond, officiating. Interment was in the Lowell cemetery.
This March 23, 1950, Lowell Tribune article was found on page 15, column 1:
We wish to thank all our friends, neighbors and relatives for their kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and death of our dear husband and father, Lewis M. Worley. Also to Rev. Peter J. Westra for his consoling words and to all those who sent beautiful flowers and furnished cars or helped in any way.
Mrs. Nancy Worley and family.
This March 17, 1955, Lowell Tribune article was found on page 3, column 4:
- IN MEMORIAM
In loving memory of Lewis M. Worley, who passed away March 13, 1950:
"Sweet to remrmber those who once were here, and who, though absent, are just as dear."
- Loving Wife and Children
The following March 16, 1956, Lowell Tribune article was found on page 6, column 2:
IN MEMORIAM
In loving memory of Lewis M. Worley who passed away March 13, 1950.
Sunshine passes, shadows fall;
Love, remembrance outlast all,
And though the years be many or few,
They are filled with memories of you.
Loving wife, Children
Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren
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