I am not related to this person, but I found this obituary in the "100 Years Ago Today" column in the North Vernon (IN)Plain Dealer for April 22, 1909 and thought it might be helpful to someone. http://plaindealer-sun.com/main.asp?SectionID=29&SubSect...

Joseph Hock, about 19, son of Lawrence Hock of near St. Ann this county, was accidentally killed one day last week while hunting ducks in Illinois. While approaching the game, he came to a wire fence under which he crawled leaving his gun behind but within reach. After getting through the fence he caught the gun by the muzzle and in drawing it toward him both barrels were discharged, killing Mr. Hock instantly. The remains were brought to this city Friday evening and conveyed to St. Ann where they were interred in the Catholic Cemetery Saturday.