Piqua Daily Call

Tuesday, February 27, 1912  

DEATH CALLS JOHN W. YENNEY

Well Known Piqua Man Dies in Ashland, N. C. -- Long Ill.  

John W. Yenney, for many years a leading citizen of this city, died at Ashville, N. C., about eight o’clock, this morning, of tuberculosis after an illness of long duration.  Last May, Mr. Yenney accompanied by his wife and daughter Dorothy went to Ashville where it was hoped Mr. Yenney would recover this health.  Up to three weeks ago he seemed to be gaining, but then a change came, and he grew steadily worse until the end.  Only last week his brother, Frank Yenney, went to Ashville to see Mr. Yenney, taking two of the children with him.  Word was received in Piqua, yesterday, of Mr. Yenney being very ill, and Mr. Frank Yenney and Mr. Bernard Groven had intended to go south this afternoon.  The sad news of Mr. Yenney’s death changed their plans. John W. Yenney was born on a farm in Miami county near Piqua, in January, 1868 and coming to the city when a young man engaged in the grocery business, being a member of the firm of Vallery & Yenney until last summer when he sold his interest and went south for his health.  He was married to Miss Minnie Groven, February 25th, 1903.  He is survived by his wife and four children Arthur, Dorothy, Forrest, and Margaret, also by three sisters, and two brothers, Mrs. Emma Kohler, Mrs. Will Koppf, Miss Hattie Yenney, Mr. Frank Yenney, all of Piqua and Mr. Frederick Yenney, who lives on a farm near the city. The deceased was a life long member of the Presbyterian church, a man of sterling honesty, an active and useful citizen of this city, a loving husband and a kindly and affectionate father.  He held the respect and esteem of all who know him. The remains will be brought to Piqua Wednesday afternoon.  Notice of funeral hereafter.

Piqua Daily Call

Thursday, February 29, 1912  

BROUGHT HOME FOR BURIAL  

Remains of the Late John W. Yenney Reach Piqua Wednesday Afternoon From Ashville, N. C.   The body of the late John W. Yenney who died in Ashville, N. C. Tuesday last, arrived in Piqua shortly after three o’clock, Wednesday afternoon, and were taken to his late home on North Downing street.  Mrs. Yenney and Miss Dorothy Yenney accompanied the body. The funeral will be held at the Presbyterian church, Friday afternoon, at 2 o’clock, Dr. John Montgomery officiating.  There will be a short service at 1:30 o’clock at the house which will be private.  Interment at Forest Hill cemetery.

Piqua Daily Call

Friday, March 1, 1912  

SIMPLE SERVICES WERE HELD TODAY  

Body of the Late John W. Yenney Laid to Rest at Forest Hill Cemetery.  Of the simplest and most impressive character was the funeral service of the late John W. Yenney which were held at the Presbyterian church this afternoon.  There was no music, only the reading of the scripture, a prayer and a short address by the Rev. Dr. John Montgomery. Previous to starting for the church a short service was held at the home of the bereaved family after which the casket was carried to the waiting hearse by Messrs. L. E. Chamberlin, William B. Dubo’s, August S. Clouse, Paul Loeffler, William H. Koester, and Louis Neth.  After the services at the church the sad journey was resumed and the body placed at rest in Forest Hill cemetery.  The large gathering of sorrowing friends and relatives at the service the profusion of beautiful floral tributes sent from far and near spoke of the deceased and the sorrow that his death had caused in many hearts.

Provided by Roger A. Hopkins

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