Baker, Bertha (Miller) and baby 1876-1899

MILLER, BAKER, HELPHREY

Posted By: Barbara Hug (email)
Date: 2/3/2005 at 09:06:33

Obituary

Bertha Miller Baker, daughter of George W. and Emily [Helphrey] Miller, was born at Metz, Iowa, October 28, 1876. On February 9th, 1898, she was married to Charles Wilbert Baker; died September 21, 1899.

She was a member of the United Brethren church of Metz, and was always active in Christian work, both in the Sunday school and in the Young Peoples' Christian Union.

Bertha was one of a family of nine children, three of whom had departed this life before her, viz: Mary and May in childhood, and Stephen in young manhood. Those living and residing near the old homestead are her father and mother, her sisters, Mrs. Brock, Mrs. Emmack, Mrs. Hardenbrook, and brothers Mel and Clarence Miller, and all were at her bedside at her death.

Her body was tenderly buried by the side of her new born babe in Metz cemetery, on Sunday afternoon, Rev. B.C. Baumgardner, who officiated at her wedding, preached the funeral service.

The above is a very sad bereavement, and the family have the sincere sympathy of all who knew them. ~ September 24, 1899.