Joseph Hocking

Son of John & Ann (Tresise/Trezize) Hocking

JOSEPH HOCKING DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS

Joseph Hocking, 74, widely known Copper Country pioneer resident, died at his home in Oneco location Wednesday afternoon following a lingering illness.

He was born in Cornwall and came to this country when 20 years old. He was first employed in the copper mines on Isle Royale and later at the Osceola mine. For the past 32 years he lived at Oneco, where he was in charge of the Oneco mine until it closed.

He is survived by his widow and seven children; Harry and Leslie, of Lansing; Roy, Detroit; John, Chicago; Mrs. Thomas Matthews, Calumet; Mrs. John Hutchens, Lansing; and Mrs. Richard Rowe, Hancock. A step-son, Rutherford Lowery, of Laurium, a step-daughter, Mrs. Albert Ernst, of Duluth, and 25 grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will e held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Thomas funeral chapel. Rev. William Yauch, paster of the First Presbyterian church, will officiate and burial will be in Lakeview. Friends are asked to omit the sending of flowers.