When the Mathes family began building their house in rural Tremont, over four decades ago, they imagined it would be their home for generations to come. That dream was cut short Tuesday morning by a fire that leveled the house in a matter of hours.Hal Mathes and his wife, Clara, were at a doctor's appointment in Peoria when the fire broke out.
Treasured Family Home Destroyed By Fire In Rural Tremont
Jessica Lema
Gatehouse Media Illinois, Journal Star
Thu, 11/14/2013 - 4:15am
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Topics: Illinois Peoria County Peoria
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