THREE DEAD BODIES FROM TORNADO BROUGHT TO CRAIN HOME

Ruben Crain, his wife, Ollie, and Mrs. Clain Crain, victims of the tornado, which swept through southern Illinois, Wednesday at 3:0 P.M., March 18 were brought to Pinckneyville where the bodies lay-instate in the home of their brother, Riley Crain, from Friday until Monday, when they were taken to the Methodist Church for funeral services, then to Creekpaum for interment.

Ruben Crain, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Crain was born in Ora Township, Jackson County, Illinois, Feb. 16, 1877 and killed March 18, 1925 at the age of 48 years, 1 month and 2 days.

Mrs. Ruben Crain, daughter of Harve and Sarah Bean, was born at Vergennes, Illinois, March 1, 1878 and was killed in the storm March 18, 1925 at the age of 47 years and 17 days.

Ruben and Ollie May were united in marriage December 15, 1895. To this union was born three children, Ardell, Kinley and Velma, all of whom survive them.

For a number of years Mrs. Crain had been an active member of the U. P. Church of Vergennes.

About one month ago Ruben gave his heart to God and just a few days ago said to the children that it had been the happiest time of his life and expressed his hope in Christ.

They have been in business at Gorham for a number of years and are highly respected by their neighbors and friends.

Their daughter, Velma and her husband are both in the hospital. Mrs. Crain's father, her sister and child were killed in the storm and her mother died Sunday morning.

They are survived by the children, his mother, Mrs. George Crain of Murphysboro, Clain Crain, of Gorham, Riley Crain, of Pinckneyville, Friend Crain, of St. Louis, Mo., Mrs. Laura Schimph, of Murphysboro, Mrs. Oma Rash, of St. Louis, Mo., Edward Bean, of Murphysboro, Bettie Rosenberger, of Gorham, Pearl Bean, of St. Louis, Mo. Four grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.

Source:  The Daily Independent, Murphysboro, Illinois  March 1925

Submitted by Andrew Butcher

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