Mrs. Wm. Duke 1866-1916

DUKE, BALDWIN, KENNEBERG

Posted By: Sharon Elijah (email)
Date: 5/23/2021 at 17:43:29

8 February 1916 - The Clinton Advertiser

The sad and untimely death of Mrs. Wm. Duke occurred Saturday morning at her home, 4 miles southwest of town, after a lingering illness with cancer and complications. She is survived by her husband and five children, Mary, Ora, Malinda, Lillian and James, besides a host of relatives and friends over whom her death has cast a pall of sorrow. She had but a week ago been moved into her beautiful and modern home, where she had hoped to spend years of comfort and happiness, but the Grim Reaper, Death, entered and took a kind and faithful wife and mother, and her place in their home can only be filled with her memory. Her burial took place from the late residence. Interment was made in DeWitt, where a large concourse of relatives, friends and neighbors gathered to pay their last tribute of esteem to one who will be most sadly missed. Deepest sympathy is extended to the bereaved ones in their deep sadness. Interment was held at Elmwood cemetery, DeWitt, this afternoon.

9 February 1916 - The Clinton Advertiser

Funeral services for the late Mrs. William Duke were held Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock at their beautiful new home recently erected by the family near Grand Mound. The attendance was very large showing the love and esteem felt by the community for one who had spent her entire life in their midst. The service was conducted by Rev. J. J. Kidder of the Methodist church of DeWitt, and Mesdames W. S. Saltmarsh and F. W. Mitchell accompanied by Miss Pauline Cox sang "My Father Knows", "There Was One Who Was Willing", and "I shall Be Satisfied". The beautiful couch casket was surrounded by a profusion of flowers in designs and fragrant sprays. At the conclusion of his sermon, Mr. Kidder read the following obituary.

"Harriet M. Baldwin was born in this neighborhood Oct. 15, 1866. She died at her home Feb. 5, 1916, aged 49 years, 6 months and 20 days. She was united in marriage to William Duke Dec. 24, 1890. Five children were given to them: Mary, Ora E., Malinda, Lillie M. and James R. Mrs. Duke was born, lived and died in the same community. She has been one of this neighborhood for forty nine years. You have learned to love and respect her. She has shared your joys and sorrows, your prosperities and reverses. She has grown up with you as this community has been developed, and all are grieved at her untimely departure. She was best known in her home where she was queen. She was a faithful wife and loving mother and a companion to her children. Besides her husband she leaves one sister, Mrs. Annie Kenneberg, two brothers, R. Baldwin and W. E. Baldwin, and a host of friends. At the conclusion of the service Tuesday the body was brought to DeWitt and interred in Elmwood cemetery.