Minnie Alice Morehouse 1879-1945

MOREHOUSE, FORD, CHAMBERLAIN, HANDLEY, DAUT

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Date: 6/26/2016 at 13:57:25

29 November 1945 - The Tipton Advertiser

Minnie Alice Ford was born March 3, 1879, the daughter of Daniel and Sarah Ford, southeast of Tipton in Cedar county, Iowa. She attended schools in Cedar county and attended Moneca church. She was united in marriage to Cornelius Allen Morehouse, January 1, 1892. Five children were born to this marriage, three are still surviving: Mrs. Walter I. Chamberlain of Tipton, Mrs. Ray Handley, Tipton, and Vernon A. Morehouse, Tipton; two children died in infancy. Her husband, Cornelius, preceded her in death June 28, 1926. She was a member of the Royal Neighbors Lodge.

Mrs. Morehouse is survived by her three children, three brothers, and one sister; also two grandsons, Guyford Daut and Jack Handley, both serving with the armed forces in the Pacific theater.

Minnie Morehouse was a loving mother and a faithful wife. In the hearts of her children her love lives after her.

Funeral service was held at the Wilson funeral home, November 22, 1945, conducted by the Rev. Stanley Schlick. Interment was made in the Rochester cemetery.