Prophetstown Echo, Prophetstown, Illinois
October 17, 1945, Wednesday, pg. 1, col. 3

JOHN DURHAM

Former Resident Interred At Riverside Cemetery Today

Funeral services will be held at Dixon this afternoon for John Durham, 74, who died at his home in that city of a heart attack Sunday night. Following the service the body will be brought to Prophetstown for committal in Riverside cemetery.

Mr. Durham lived most of his life in Prophetstown, moving to Dixon 18 years ago. His mother was the late Mrs. John Barriott. He is survived by his wife, the former Jennie Cox, who is a sister of James Cox of this city, a son, Harold of Arizona, daughter, Mrs. Wade Snader of Dixon, and a sister Mrs. Nellie Beatley also of Dixon. He was preceded in death by a brother, Walter.