GAUMER, Esther Caryle 1897 – 1952

GAUMER, HEDMAN, HOLT, AMISH, CARLSON

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 2/28/2011 at 16:28:40

“The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger”
Saturday, March 15, 1952
Page 8, Column 7

DEATH CLAIMS MRS. GAUMER

Death came this morning to Mrs. G. W. GAUMER, prominent Fairfield resident, who passed away about 8:30 a.m. at the Mercy hospital in Iowa City (note: in Johnson Co., IA). She had been a patient there for the past month.

Mrs. GAUMER had been in failing health for some time and became seriously ill last August when she entered the Jefferson county hospital. She was a patient there for several months, but returned to her home at 201 W. Kirkwood before she was taken to the hospital in Iowa City.

The body was returned to the Monger funeral home where last rites are pending.

Esther Caryle GAUMER, 54, was born June 16, 1897, at Watertown, S. D., the daughter of the late Charles A. and Anna A. HEDMAN HOLT. She was united in marriage on Jan. 15, 1920, to G. W. GAUMER, who survives. The wedding took place in Fairfield.

Her husband and his brother, Harvey GAUMER, have operated the Gaumer Bros. Pharmacy here in Fairfield for many years, and Mrs. GAUMER spent many hours working at the store with her husband.

While serving the public she acquired a host of friends and acquaintances. She was a member of the Methodist church, the Eastern Star and the White Shrine.

Besides her husband, Mrs. GAUMER is survived by a number of relatives who reside in South Dakota and other distant points.

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"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Monday, March 17, 1952
Page 8, Column 8

Last Rites Held Today For Mrs. G. W. GAUMER

Last rites were held this afternoon for Mrs. G. W. GAUMER, well known Fairfield resident who passed away Saturday morning at the Mercy hospital in Iowa City. She had been ill for the past several months

The services were held at the Monger funeral home at 2 p.m. with Dr. L. L. Weis in charge. Burial was in Evergreen cemetery.

Besides her husband Mrs. GAUMER is survived by the following brothers and sisters: G. A. HOLT, Chicago; Alfred HOLT, Des Moines; Mrs. Anna AMISH, Minneapolis, and Mrs. Ella CARLSON, Lake Norden, S. D. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

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Note: Buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, in Lot 4th.117. Husband George Wesley GAUMER, who passed away in 1968, was buried with her.