Mrs. Peter "Elizabeth " (Champion) Burke 1879-1908

BURKE, CHAMPION, DOUGHERTY

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Denison Review, Wednesday, Wednesday, Mar 04, 1908, Denison, IA, Page: 1

DIED IN HER PRIME

Mr. Elizabeth Champion Burke Died
On Wednesday, Feb. 26

We chronicle this week the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Champion Burke, which occurred at the home of her mother, Mrs. R. Champion, on Railroad Avenue just west of the creamery, on Wednesday, Feb. 26. The funeral was held at the Catholic church on Friday and burial made in the Catholic cemetery north-east of this city. Mrs. Burke was an exceptionally fine young woman. She had such a kind friendly way, was so bright, educated and attractive that to know her was to love and admire her.

Before her marriage she was a teacher in the schools of this county and where ever she taught, there were warm friends, both with pupils and parents. Thus there was much concern expressed for her during her last sicken from all parts of the county. She was born at Cleveland, Ohio, Oct. 28, 1879. The family moved to Dunlap when she was but two years old. Removal was made to Denison twelve years ago. She was married to Peter Burke, April 25, 1905, at Denison and her home was on the farm three miles south. One child, which is now dead, was born to her. She was in failing health for some time and had been away for a change of climate, but to no avail. She was at her mother’s home since last October. She had some tuberculosis of the lungs but died of this disease of the stomach and bowels.

She leaves her husband, a widowed mother, four brothers and two sisters. The brothers are: R. J. Champion of Kansas City; John of Vail and Edward and Rhody of Denison and sister, Mrs. J. P. Dougherty of Vail and Margaret whose is at home. Miss Margaret is one of the competent and highly prized clerks at the Baile-Brodersen store.

At the funeral Father Farrelly most properly took occasion to eulogize the beautiful life and character of Mrs. Burke, and his words found response in the hearts of all who heard him. It is sad indeed to witness the life of this excellent young woman go out while she was yet in her prime of life. Her loves ones have the sympathy of all.