Hessner v. Bilyeu

This is an adoption proceeding, which was originally commenced in the county court for Linn county. That court, over the objection of the natural father, Charles Bilyeu, entered a decree for the adoption of the child, Charles Michael Bilyeu, by the petitioners, Frank Henry Hessner and Inez Jessie Hessner. Upon appeal by Charles Bilyeu to the circuit court, the adoption decree was set aside; and from that decree the petitioners now appeal to this court.

The record shows that the child’s natural mother, Betty Bilyeu, was stricken with an incurable disease, and being anxious for the future…