Ira Copenheffer (1869-1914)

COPENHEFFER

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 5/27/2012 at 22:21:59

Lost Nation Press, February 19, 1914

IRA COPENHEFFER CALLED BY DEATH
End comes peacefully after two years of acute suffering
Survived by wife and child
Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow from Union Church

Last Tuesday at the home in this city occurred the death of Ira Copenheffer, after an illness extending over a period of two years with Bright's disease. Deceased was born in Portsville, Michigan in 1869. He was married in 1897 to Miss Evaline Berts and the major portion of his married life was spent on a farm near Calamus, Iowa, and here was born the only surviving child, Ray, now a boy of nine years. One other child died at the age of 11 years and is buried in the Lost Nation Cemetery. Just one year ago Mr. Copenheffer abandoned farm work on account of failing health and came with his family to reside in Lost Nation. His health slowly declined despite the attention of the very best medical talent., and at times his suffering was acute, but always borne with remarkable patience and fortitude. The end, however, was peaceful and free from physical pain. The funeral will occur tomorrow from the Union Church, at one o'clock. Rev. H. T. Prell of Anderson, Indiana, will conduct the sevices, assisted by Rev. C. W. Cleveland of Elwood. Interment will be in the Lost Nation Cemetery.

Ira Copenheffer grave
 

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