Berry, Rachel – 1839-1909

BERRY, CONNOR, SHEETS

Posted By: Diana Wagner
Date: 3/18/2023 at 07:34:02

Mrs. Rachel Berry, aged about 71 years, died quite suddenly at her home in Clear Creek township last Thursday. She was an aunt of A. D. and Charley Berry, of Baxter neighborhood. Funeral services were from the home, and the interment was in Ashton cemetery.
Source: The Newton (IA) Journal; Wednesday, August 18, 1909, page 1, (Colfax news)

Mrs. Rachel Berry, who has been in delicate health for several years, died Friday noon, Aug. 5, 1909, very unexpectedly, as no one had realized she was feeling worse than usual.
Mrs. Berry was converted at an early age and died in faith of a bright future. She was a hardworking, conscientious woman whose life was one of loving sacrifices for her loved ones.
The funeral was held at the home Saturday at 2 p.m. Rev. T. F. Martin of Farrar preached from St. John 14-1 on “Antidote to Trouble.” A chorus rendered music and a large number of friends attended. The floral offerings were beautiful.
Source: The Newton (IA) Herald; Friday, August 20, 1909, page 1, (Clear Creek news)
JC Bk 3, Cert# 066–022 Died at Collins; Berry, Rachel; 20 Jan 1839; 70y6m16d; W; Ohio; Connor, John; Sheets, Catherine; 05 Aug 1909; Ashton Cem.