Frances Besta Hawk

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Obituary- Hawk, Frances

MRS. WILLIAM HAWK IS DEAD
DIABETES caused the death of Mrs. Frances Hawk, wife of William Hawk, of the Grove neighborhood, at 1 o'clock Saturday morning, November 18, 1916. The disease had fastened itself upon its victim at least three years ago, hut it was not until Wednesday night a week ago that the final attack prostrated her.

Mrs. Hawk is survived by her mother, Mrs. Besta, of Delia; by three daughters, Edna, Golda and Hazel; by one son, Raymond; by four brothers and three sisters.

The funeral service was conducted at the Walnut Hill Methodist church Sunday afternoon by Rev. William J. Groat, assisted by Rev. M. R. Holt.

The maternal care of the stricken household for the present falls upon the tender shoulders of the oldest daughter, Edna, who is only 17 years of age.

Mrs. Hawk was born Frances Besta in Austria 42 years ago. When she was about 8 years old she came with her parents to Kansas, the family settling near the present town of Delia, where the mother still lives.

The deceased woman was twice married, the last time November 2, 1902, to William Hawk.

Those who knew Mrs. Hawk speak highly of her as wife, mother and neighbor.