FRESHWATER, Maggie 1864 - 1943

FRESHWATER, COX, TURNER, BAKER, CATON

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 5/7/2022 at 16:31:05

"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Monday, February 15, 1943
Page SEVEN, Column 5

RESIDENT OF FAIRFIELD 60 YEARS, DIES
Mrs. William FRESHWATER passed away at hospital today

Maggie FRESHWATER, 78, native of England and long-time resident of Fairfield, passed away at the Jefferson county hospital at 9 a.m. today. She had been in failing health for several years and seriously ill for the past few weeks.

Mrs. FRESHWATER was born in Lancaster, England, and had made her home in Fairfield for the past 60 years. She came to this country while a child.

She is survived by her husband, William FRESHWATER, 510 South Depot street; one daughter, Mrs. Clarence COX, Glendale, Calif.; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. four children preceded her in death, as well as one sister, Mrs. G. Fred TURNER, who passed away in Dec. 28, 1938.

The body was taken to the Hoskins funeral home where funeral arrangements are pending.

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"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Tuesday, February 16, 1943
Page TWO, Column 2

Funeral Services For Mrs. FRESHWATER To Be Tomorrow

Funeral services for Mrs. William FRESHWATER will be held Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. at the St. Mary's Catholic church in charge of Rev. Fr. H. M. Thoman. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.

Mrs. FRESHWATER passed away at the Jefferson county hospital yesterday morning following a long illness.

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"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Thursday, February 18, 1943
Page TWO, Column 2

--Roy FRESHWATER has returned to his home in Cedar Rapids after being here to attend the last rites for Mrs. William FRESHWATER held Wednesday morning in St. Mary's church. Mrs. Robert BAKER, Denver, Colorado arrived Wednesday morning on the Zephyr to attend the funeral services of her grandmother. The Zephyr was stopped in this city in order that Mrs. BAKER might reach here in time for the services.

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"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Thursday, February 18, 1943
Page FIVE, Column 5

LOCALS

... --William FRESHWATER, South Depot St., went to the home of his brother George FRESHWATER, 706 W. Hempstead St., Wednesday following the funeral services of his wife and will remain there a few days until plans can be made for the future. ...

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Note: Buried in Lot 3rd.031. Husband William died the following year, in 1944, and was buried with her. Maggie's maiden name was CATON.