Warn, Adelia M. (Montour) died 1917

WARN, MONTOUR, HENDERSON

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Date: 4/14/2019 at 19:21:10

Death came to Mrs. Warn at her home here last Tuesday, Aug. 21st, after an illness of about six months, caused by cancer, against which the best of medical skill and nursing was of no avail, and a good woman who had experienced sorrow to a bitter degree passed peacefully to sleep, to awake only in a new world, where it is hoped she will find that great share of happiness which was so much denied her here.

Adelia Montour was born in New York state about 61 years ago, her parents were of French descent, moving from Montreal, Canada to New York in the very early days, and a few years later they came to Clayton county settling on a farm near Farmersburg, later locating in Monona twp. where the subject of this sketch grew to womanhood.

On January 28th, 1893 she was united in marriage to Orlin Warn, of Monona, at the office of Court Commissioner, W.H. Evans, at Prairie du Chien.

Two children were born to them, Annie Lucile, who died when a few months old, and Edward F., who was born Feb. 12, 1899 and whose tragic death two years ago deprived the widow and mother of the last of her immediate family, and filled to overflowing her cup of sorrow. The husband met a sudden death Jan. 27, 1907, while working with a saw mill outfit.

Through all this misfortune and discouragement, Mrs. Warn met the situation bravely, and gave to the outer world a cheerful countinance, keeping her sorrow much to herself. She was raised in the Catholic faith and gave much thought and practice to the teachings of the church. She was a kind neighbor, and enjoyed the respect and esteem of all her acquaintances.

She leaves to mourn her departure two brothers and two sisters, Edward Montour, residing in Monona township; Mrs. Ellen Henderson, of Sauk Center, Minn., Anna Montour of Clome, S.D., and Bea Montour residing in S.D., besides a number of nieces and nephews.

She was taken ill in February, and gradually grew worse, through all the care possible was given her. Her sister from Clome, S.D. and her sister-in-law Mrs. Edward Montour, were constantly in attendance until the end.

The funeral was held from St. Patrick's church, Friday morning, Aug. 24th, conducted by Rev. Father McNamara, and the body was laid to rest beside the other members of the family in the Catholic cemetery.

~Monona Leader, Thursday, August 30, 1917