Mrs. George "Lucy" (Dyer) Crane died 1914

CRANE, DYER

Posted By: Cheryl Locher Moonen (email)
Date: 8/24/2015 at 16:08:21

MRS. GEORGE CRANE
DEAD AT DULUTH
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FORMER PROMINENT DUBUQUER
PASSES AWAY IN
MINNESOTA CITY
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A DAUGHTER OF JUDGE DYER
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Resident of Dubuque for Many Years
- Late Husband Former Postmaster
Of Key City.
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The death of Mrs. George Crane in Duluth, Minn., on Saturday, and who, until the last five years, had been a prominent member of Dubuque socially, and a leader in the matters of art, causes regret to many friends, and makes another gap in the number of the prominent members of Dubuque, who are gradually passing to the other side.

As Lucy Dyer she was the daughter of Judge Dyer, the first judge of the United States Circuit Court of Iowa. She was born in Shenandoah Valley, near Staunton, Virginia. When a very small girl, she with her father and other members of her family, came to Dubuque, driving overland, camping along the wayside, or spending the night in the small towns, or farm houses, as they came along. They traveled in this manner in the early fall, choosing this way to enjoy the beauties of the country, making a trip in two months, driving their own horses, traveling comfortably in their own carriages, taking as much time as they would, and staying as long as they pleased in some spots which partially appealed to them, and enjoying every moment of it, as they traveled the different states. Mrs. Crane remembers this trip vividly and often spoke of the beauties of it often.

Returns to Virginia

She lived in Dubuque returning to Staunton, after the death of her father, and was educated at the Young Ladies’ Seminary of Staunton, the town now made prominent by being the birthplace of President Wilson.

She was married to George Crane, who became one of Dubuque’s prominent lawyers, and was for two terms, postmaster. Their home was always a meeting place for their friends, and cordially was even an eminent factor.

Five years ago Mr. and Mrs. Carne moved to Duluth, to be with their son George, and where Mr. Crane died three years ago.

Mrs. Carne is survived by a son George, one other son, Elton, died several years ago. Two brothers, Frank W. Dyer of Minneapolis, and Will of Spokane also survives. Mrs. Crane was a loyal friend in Dubuque, and one who will be missed by friends in Dubuque.

Funeral services will be held in Duluth, and the burial will be direct to Linwood, on Monday morning.

DUBUQUE TELEGRAPH HERALD, DECEMBER 23, 1914