HENRY, Anna Elsie (Meyer) 1893-1958

HENRY, MEYER, THORNTON

Posted By: Diana Diedrich (email)
Date: 2/1/2004 at 15:24:19

Mrs. A. Henry Died Suddenly at Home in Waukon

Mrs. Andrew Henry, who spent a great deal of time working in the yard at her home on the corner of Lincoln avenue and Liberty street, died suddenly Friday afternoon while at work there. She suffered a fatal heart attack without warning as she worked in the yard, and was discovered by her daughter Florence.

Funeral services for Mrs. Henry were held at Martin’s funeral home Monday afternoon with the Rev. Mr. Edmond DeBuhr of Wheatland officiating, and burial was in Oakland cemetery. Pallbearers were Otto Hanson, Willard Martin, Carl Groezinger, Edwin Johnson, Peter Pratt and Fred Hausman.

Mrs. Henry was the former Anna Elsie Meyer, the daughter of William and Catherine Meyer. She was born in Houston county, Minnesota, July 30, 1893, and had made her home in Waukon since 1920.

She was married June 19, 1919 to Andrew Henry at Dubuque. He remains. There are also two daughters, Florence of Waukon and Edith, now Mrs. Lloyd Thornton of Toronto, Canada, and two grandchildren. A daughter Lois preceded her mother.

Also remaining are a brother, George Meyer, and a sister, Mrs., Emma Meyer, both of New Albin. Mrs. Henry was a member of the Wheatland church.

Source: Waukon Republican Standard Pg1 Tuesday August 19, 1958
Submitted by Diana Diedrich cousin