Mrs. Anna Copeland, resident of Streator for the past 55 years, died at St. Mary's hospital at 8:45 o'clock last evening, her death being attributed to the infirmities of old age.  She had been confined in the local institution since December, going there from the home of Mrs. Fred Lawton, 815 South Park street, where she lived for a year previous.
   She was the daughter of Robert and Sarah Pickerill, and was born at New Castle, England, December 3, 1847.  Her marriage 
with Benjamin Copeland occurred in England, 65 years ago.  Mr. 
and Mrs. Copeland coming to America and directly to Streator 
ten years later.
   There were three children, Mrs. John Redfern, Mrs. Anna Wells and Robert Copeland, all of  whom are deceased as is her 
husband who died 14 years ago.
   Left are two sisters, Mary Ann Johnston, Pontiac, Ada Baldwin, England, nine grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren.
   Mrs. Copeland was a member of the Baptist church and its auxiliary organizations and was active there as long as her health and strength permitted.
   Funeral services will be held from the Howland chapel at 2:30 
o'clock Thursday afternoon, at which Rev. Harry Reed will officiate  Burial will take place in the Moon cemetery.

REV. H. J. REED CONDUCTS RITES FOR MRS. ANNA COPELAND

   Final rites for Mrs. Anna Copeland, aged 89, who died Monday morning at the local  hospital, where she had been a patient since December were conducted yesterday afternoon at 2:30 
o'clock from Howland's chapel. 
   Rev. H J. Reed,, pastor of the Baptist church officiated during the services.  Miss Florence Nicholson sang two beautiful selections.
   Interment was made in Moonpoint cemetery. Pallbearers were: Loren, Robert, Everett and Raymond Redfern, Thomas McKinley and Arthur Allen.