Mary Elizabeth (Silsbee) Reade (1855-1910)

SILSBEE, READE, BONNER

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 12/14/2024 at 20:04:42

From Jewell Record March 3, 1910 (page 5)

MRS. READE PASSED AWAY

Died Suddenly In Chair At Home Of Heart Disease Friday Morning February 25th.

The entire community was shocked Friday forenoon to hear of the sudden death of Mrs. Jeremiah Reade, who expired suddenly and without a moment's warning while sitting in her chair at her home. Death came at 8:30 o'clock of heart disease.

Mrs. Reade had been in poor health for the past three years, suffering from a complication of diseases. For the past two months she has not eaten her meals at the table, it having been the custom to serve her in her chair. Friday morning she arose at the usual hour, apparently feeling as well as usual. Breakfast was served her in her chair near the fire, and while she was eating Mr. Reade went down town after his mail. A few moments afterwards he was called home by word that his wife was dead.

The funeral service was held at two o'clock Sunday afternoon from the Christian church conducted by Rev. Miller, and the remains were interred in Evergreen cemetery.

The bereaved husband and children have the sincere sympathy of hosts of friends in Jewell and vicinity in their sad loss.

OBITUARY

Mary E. Silsbee was born September 5, 1855, in Wyoming township, Jones county, Iowa, and was 54 years, 5 months and 20 days old at the time of her death. On March 18, 1875, she was united in marriage to Mr. Jeremiah Reade and to this union were born five children.

Mr. and Mrs. Reade lived in Jones county until 1881 when they came to Jewell, living on a farm nearby. Nine years ago they removed to Jewell where they have since made their home. Mrs. Reade was a member of the "Degree of Honor." She was always an active worker in her church and was highly esteemed by everyone as a good woman, a kind wife and a loving mother. Her loss is deeply regretted by all.

Mrs. Reade is survived by her husband and four children, Mrs. Myrtle Bonner, Charles B. Reade, Thomas S. Reade, and Kenneth Reade.