Kiple, L. L. & Sarah died 1886

KEPLE, KIPLE

Posted By: Reid R. Johnson (email)
Date: 12/16/2022 at 06:39:31

Elkader Register, Thur., 10 Nov. 1886. Highland column.

DIED- On Friday, October 15th, 1886, of diphtheria, L. L., son of G. W, Kiple, age 10 years. On Monday, Oct. 25th, Sarah, youngest child of G. W. Keple, aged five years. of diphtheria and membranous croup. Mr. Keple's family have the sympathy of the entire community in their deep affliction. The whole family, except the mother and father, have suffered with this terrible disease and two have been carried away. Little L. L. was a bright and merry boy and one week before his death was in school at the head of his class joyous and happy. Little Sarah, the youngest and pet of the family, was considered out of danger from diphtheria but membranous croup attacked her and in a few short hours death relieved the little sufferer and she passed from earth to join her brother in that better land.

(Note: Both spellings of the surname were used in the obit as shown.)