Mary Griffin Marker, 1885-1903

MARKER, GRIFFIN

Posted By: Clay County IAGenWeb Coordinator (email)
Date: 4/5/2013 at 06:57:00

Death of Mrs. Charles F. Marker

A sad death occurred in this city last Saturday, when Mrs. Mary J. Marker passed the portal of the great beyond. She was the beloved wife of Chas. F. Marker, and two little children, one a mere babe, were left motherless. It is hard to understand why so many are cut off in the morning of life and hopes of youth; why many are wisely, yet so mysteriously called away from places of usefulness; but what we whow [sic] not now, we shall know hereafter; for he who watches the fall of a sparrow, orders well the issues of life.

Mary J. Griffin was born June 23, 1885, and was united to Chas. F. Marker Nov. 11, 1900. Two children were born, one is about two years of age, the other a tiny babe. About ten weeks ago she suffered an attack of pneumonia from which she never recovered died May 2nd 1903. The funeral services were held at the home of Mrs. P. F. Marker Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. D.M. Yetter officiated. The body was laid to rest in Riverside cemetery.

Source: Spencer Herald, Spencer, Clay County, Iowa; May 6, 1903.

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Mrs. Chas. F. Marker died at the home of Mrs. P. F. Marker in this city, Saturday, May 2, 1903, at about two o'clock. She came to the home of her mother-in-law here several weeks ago from her home near Greenville, to recover from a severe attack of pneumonia. But the weakened physical forces never regained their strength and the young mothers life was taken in the midst of youth and all it's possibilities for happiness and usefulness. The husband, two little children, one a babe of a few days, and a large number of relatives remain to sorrow for the life that has passed away. The funeral was held Sunday at half past two o'clock at the home of Mrs. P. F. Marker, Dr. D. M. Yetter preaching the sermon. Interment was made in Riverside cemetery.

Source: Spencer Clay County News, Spencer, Clay County, Iowa; May 7, 1903.

Interment in Riverside cemetery
 

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