The Dayton friends and neighbors of Joseph Barends must have been surprised to read this. They would have recognized him in the facts given, but not by that name.

JOHN BARENDS DEAD
Well Known Dayton Resident Passed Away Suddenly

HEART TROUBLE THE CAUSE
Deceased was a Resident of Dayton for Half a Century – Was a Charter Member of Local Lodge of Odd Fellows – Funeral on Sunday

Friday at 2 o’clock a. m. John Barends, an old and highly respected resident of Dayton, passed away suddenly, death being due to organic heart trouble. For several years Mr. Barends has been in poor health, and his death, though coming rather suddenly, comes as a shock to his large circle of friends and acquaintances.

Mr. Barends has been a resident of Dayton for over half a century, coming to that village in 1858. He was born in Holland, September 18, 1837, and came to the United States when only 15 years of age, locating in New York City.

Thursday evening, when Mr. Barends retired, he apparently enjoyed his usual health, and not until about 1:30 did the attack come upon him, which, a half hour later, was followed by death. Feeling ill, Mr. Barends called several members of the family but no help could be rendered him, death claiming him shortly after their arrival.

Mr. Barends was a well known resident of Dayton, and enjoyed a large acquaintanceship and was highly esteemed. He was a charter member of the local Odd Fellows’ lodge and was also a member of the local camp of Modern Woodmen of America. He leaves, besides his wife, four daughters — Mrs. W. S. Green, of Joliet, Mrs. E. C. McClary and Misses Etta and June Berends, of Dayton — and one son, William Barends, of this city.

The funeral took place Sunday afternoon from his late home on Dayton road, at 2 o’clock.¹

More information about Joseph Barends can be found in this biography.

1. Ottawa (Illinois) Republican Times, July 9, 1908, p. 5.