Horsch, Emma (Goodrich) 1848 - 1909

HORSCH, GOODICH, PURNHAGE, ZENGEL, SCHROEDER

Posted By: Reid R. Johnson (email)
Date: 8/17/2021 at 10:22:33

Elkader Register & Argus, Thur., 25 Mar. 1909. Guttenberg column.

Mrs. Emma Horsch died at her home Monday afternoon, March 15th, at 3:00 o'clock from amyloid as a result of a severe burn received by the bursting of a hot water bottle, in January a year ago. She had been confined to her bed most of the time since and it took several months to heal the scalded parts. She bore the suffering with fortitude while under the care of her loving children.

Emma Goodrich was born at Hazel Green, Wis., September 7th, 1848, and with her parents, the late C. P. and Adelia Goodrich, came to Clayton county in 1849 and settled on a farm in Miner's Creek. She was married to Michael Horsch, who died a number of years ago, and is mourned by two daughters, Mrs. Malinda Purnhage and Mrs. Adelia Zengel, his sister, Mrs. Herman Schroeder, of Guttenberg, and brother, Frank Goodrich, of Lenox, S.D.

The funeral was held from the late residence at 2:00 o'clock p.m., Thursday, March 18th, under the auspices of the O.E.S. and B.A.Y., of which she was a member. Rev. J. S. Lilley, pastor of the M.E. church, conducted the services at the grave in the city cemetery.