Duff, Isabella Christine died 1922

DUFF, ROSENOW

Posted By: Reid R. Johnson (email)
Date: 6/16/2020 at 14:05:28

Elkader Register, Thur., 30 Mar. 1922. Volga City News column.

Word came Tuesday that the infant child of John Duff had passed away at the home of Mrs. Duff's parents in Cashton, Wis., where she had gone for a visit with her parents. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to them in their sad bereavement. The remains will be buried from the Presbyterian church here Friday.

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Added by S. Ferrall 6/16/2020:

The death of Isabella Christina Duff, occured on Tuesday, March 21st, 1922, at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Rosenow, at Cashten, Wis., where she had gone on a visit with her mother.

She was the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. John Duff of Highland township. She was born September 8, 1921, and at the time of her death had attained the age of 6 months and 15 days.

Deceased was a bright and cheerful child and her death brings great sorrow to her parents, sisters, relatives and friends. During her short duration in this life she made friends with every one she came in contact with.

She leaves to mourn her departure her parents, two sisters and hosts of relatives and friends.

The remains arrived here Thursday evening and the funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church Friday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. The services were conducted by Rev. Wartena and the remains laid to rest in Hill Crest Cemetery.

A Bud the Gardener gave us,
A pure and lovely child
He gave it to our keeping
To cherish undefiled,
But just as it was opening
To the glory of the day,
Down came the Heavenly Angel
And took our Bud away.

The 'News' joins in extending sympathy to the bereaved family and relatives.

~Volga City News, Wednesday, March 29, 1922

Note: mother was Zepora Rosenow