Modest Van Haelst

November 6, 1924

MODESTE VAN HAELST OF SINGAC PASSES AWAY

Modeste Van Haelst, thirty-one of 131 Dewey Street, Singac prominent and popular througout the Township passed away at his home Sunday evening while enjoying a game of cards with friends. The game had been in progress for several minutes when Van Haelst suddenly complained of being dizzy He sat down in a chair in a corner of the room to watch the others play. He suddenly fainted and passed away a short time later .Mr. Van Haelst was very popular in local sections. He was a member of the Singac Firmen, and the American Legion, Forester's Lodge and treasurer of the Holy Name Society of the Church of Our Lady of HolyAngels in Singac. Mr. Van Haelst was the son of Prosper Van Haelst and made his home with his aunt Mrs. Charles Van Haelst. The funeral was held yesterday morning at nine o'clock. Following a solemn high mass of requiem at the Church of Our Lady of Holy Angels at which Rev. Father Casimir officiated . Interment was in Laurel Grove Cemetery. Included in a wonderful display of flowers' was a forty dollar bouquet, the contribution of the Singac fire men.