Hoisington, Perry Milo (1857-1933)

Evening Kansan-Republican obituary: 1933 Mar 22 p. 1

Birth date: 1857

Text of obituary:

GREAT CITIZEN HAS PASSED ON

Col. P. M. Hoisington Is Called in Death at Age of 75

A LEADING KANSAN

Man of Fine Attributes and Great Attainment Honored by All

Col. Perry M. Hoisington, for almost fifty years an outstanding citizen of Newton and the state of Kansas, died at his home here Tuesday afternoon at 4:44 o'clock, following an illness of more than five weeks. He was seized with what first appeared to be an attach of influenza, but complications followed, developing into a coronary thrombosis. His illness, while vastly discomforting, was unattended by pain or suffering. During its entire course, his mind was clear and his extraordinary bodily vigor persisted to the end.

Funeral services will be conducted at the First Presbyterian church Friday afternoon at 2:30, in charge of the pastor, the Rev. Frederick E. Black. The Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas will conduct services at the grave, the Knights Templar will furnish an escort, and a salute will be fired and tapes sounded by Co. F., 137th Infantry.

The body will be taken from the Sprinker Mortuary and will lie in state at the church from 10:00 to 2:00 o'clock Friday, at which time the casket will be closed not to be again reopened.

Most Active Life

Colonel Hoisington's life was many-sided and his activities were varied and broad-gauged. He crowded into his mature years the achievements of a career of twice that span. He was able to accomplish so much by reason of a mind of great native strength, a powerful body, a will of tenacious purpose and an application and industry far beyond the normal.