DeGreve, Mary E. (Ferrie) 1879 - 1904

DEGREVE, FERRIE, SEELEY

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 10/9/2018 at 16:19:00

Source: Twice-A-Week Plain Dealer May 6, 1904, FP, C4

Mrs. John DeGreves died last Monday night at the home of her father, Peter Ferrie, in Cresco, and the funeral was held Thursday morning from the German Catholic church. Deceased was about 25 years of age, and leaves a family consisting of husband and two little children, beside a large circle of relatives, to mourn her untimely demise.

Source: Twice-A-Week Plain Dealer May 10, 1904, FP, C5

Mrs. Mary E. DeGreve, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Ferrie, died at the home of her parents in Cresco, May 2, 1904, aged 25 years and 3 days, and was burled from the German Catholic cburch, the last rite of the church having been administered.
Deceased was born in Howard county and had always resided therein. She leaves a husband and two children, Adaline and Barbara May; three sisters, Mrs. Will Seeley, Esther and Dosella Ferrie; and two brothers, Lewis and Herbert, to mourn her untimely death.
She had been in failing health for several months and came home to her parents for the kindly care and attention that only a mother could bestow. Mrs. DeGreve was a woman of pure life and deep devotion to her family and friends. The PLAIN DEALER, extends sympathy for those called upon to mourn.

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