Mahlon L. Houghton, 86 of 835 Park Avenue died Tuesday in Beloit hospital after a short illness. A Beloit resident the past 25 years; he was born August 24, 1880 in Fresno, California the son of Emma and Clarence Houghton. He married Emma Matti in Humbird, Wisconsin February 24, 1913. He was engaged in farming prior to coming to Beloit. IN Beloit he was employed by Freeman Shoe Company. He was a member of Atonement Lutheran Church.
He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs Charles Rice, Beloit and two grandchildren. He was predeceased by one son Giles.
Services will be held at 2 pm Thursday in Chilson Funeral Home, 1304 Keeler Avenue, with the Rev. David E. Archie officiating. Burial at Eastlawn Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 this evening in the funeral home. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, MEMORIALS TO THE ATONEMENT LUTHERAN CHURCH WILL BE APPRECIATED.