O'Haver, Sarah (Morgan) 1844 - 1925

OHAVER, MORGAN, KELLY

Posted By: Reid R. Johnson (email)
Date: 6/12/2024 at 14:59:02

Elkader Register, Thur., 16 Apr. 1925. Mederville column.

Grandmother O'Haver, who has made her home with her daughter Mrs. Lloyd Kelly for some time passed away at 12:20 Wednesday afternoon after a short illness of heart trouble and old age. She was born in Indiana in 1844. Her husband preceded her in death several years ago. She made her home in Dubuque until about three years ago. Since then her daughters have cared for her. About twenty years ago she joined the Salvationists and has been a true member and believer ever since. The Salvationists from Oelwein took charge of the funeral and she was laid to rest in the Mederville cemetery. She leaves to mourn her departure her two daughters, Mrs. Lloyd Kelly of Mederville and Mrs. W. Kelly of Cassville, Wis., besides a host of other relatives and friends.

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Added by S.Ferrall on 6/12/2024:

Wednesday April 8th at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Loyd Kelly, occured the death of Mrs. Sarah Ohaver. She was born 84 years ago in the eastern part of Iowa.

She leaves one other daughter and a number of grandchildren to mourn for her.

Mrs. Ohaver was at one time a member of the Salvation Army and at her request, members of the Oelwein Salvation Army conducted the funeral services Friday, April 10th at the Loyd Kelly home. Burial was made in the Mederville cemetery.

~Volga City News, Wednesday, April 22, 1925; pg 5 (Mederville column)