MAY, Elizabeth A. (1868-1937)

MAY, NORTZ

Posted By: Hancock Co Genealogical Society
Date: 6/1/2023 at 15:39:00

Corwith Woman Died Thursday Morning

Funeral Services Held at St. Mary's Catholic Church Saturday Morning

Corwith, Iowa, May 31: - Funeral services for Miss Lizzie May, who passed away Thursday morning at the home of her brother, Jake May, were held Saturday morning at nine o'clock at St. Mary's Catholic church with the Rev. J. P. Quirin officiating. Burial was made in St. Mary's cemetery at Corwith.

Lizzie May, eldest daughter of Nicholas and Gertrude May was born February 7, 1868 in Dodge County, Wisconsin. In 1881 she moved with her parents to Corwith where she lived most of the time, until her death on May 27, 1937.

Those left to mourn are a sister, Mrs. John Nortz, of Boulder, Colorado, and two brothers, Joe May of Miles City, Montana, and Jake May, of Corwith; besides other relatives and friends.

source: News Tribune, Britt, Iowa, 3 Jun 1937, page 1, column 4