Willard Heidorn, a well known and highly respected resident of this city crossed the Great Divide Sunday morning near the four o’clock hour. Mr. Heidorn was popularly known as “Tute” a name given to him by his family when a child. He was about thirty-five years old and was born in this city.

        For a number of years he was employed at the Kelly nail mill where he was a quiet and industrious worker; part of the time he was employed in the blacksmith department and later on the ruffing machine. He was single and the youngest child of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Heidorn former well known citizens of this city. His mother answered the call of death twenty years ago and his father died six years ago. A sister also who has preceded him in death. Mr. Heidorn was an un-assuming and upright young man and his demise is mourned by a legion of friends.

        The deceased had been feeling badly for sometime being a sufferer from tuberculosis and rheumatism.

        Since his parents’ death he has been fondly cared for and cherished by his two loving sisters Misses Laura and Catherine Heidorn, the well known dressmakers of Front and Center streets.

        When the call came on for soldiers of the Spanish-American war “Tute” Heidorn was among the first to respond and he served his country until honorably discharged, with credit to himself and country. He was a valued and active member of Edward C. Smith Camp, United Spanish War Veterans.

        Harry Heidorn of Chicago has been at his bedside for the past few weeks.

        The funeral will take place Wednesday afternoon from his late residence, Front and Center streets under the auspices of the Spanish American Veterans. Rev. Watson will offer the solemn rites, interment in Woodland cemetery under direction of Gholson and Sons.

Semi-Weekly Irontonian, 27 February 1912, Tuesday.