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MORTIMER: OBITUARY OF RALPH MORTIMER
Rites for Lifelong Valton Resident: Ralph MORTIMER, son of Rhoda SMALL and John MORTIMER, was born April 23, 1880 in the town of Woodland, Sauk County. He passed away January 16, 1960, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Paul KINTZ, LaValle.

His entire life was spent in the Valton community. He was united in marriage to Effie COLVIN of the town of Woodland, January 17, 1906. Five children were born to this union, two sons, and three daughters. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1950, and two brothers, Bert and Sim.

He is survived by two sons, John of LaValle, Keith of Phoenix, Arizona; three daughters, Rhoda (Mrs. Gerald STICKLER) of Phoenix, Arizona, Ruby (Mrs. Paul KINTZ) LaValle; Retta (Mrs. Clarence WALLENDAL) of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; fifteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren; one brother, Dolph and one sister, Millie HUTCHENS of Wonewoc and a host of relatives and friends.

The funeral services were held on Sunday, Jan. 10 at the Valton Wesleyan Methodist Church with Rev. Clarence TITUS officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Gail JACKSON sang, “Beyond the Sunset,” and “We are Going Down the River.” Pallbearers were two grandsons and four nephews: Ralph KINTZ, Ernest MORTIMER, Harvey and Walter MORTIMER, Blanchard and Bud COLVIN.