Catherine Brulo (1849-1909)

BRULO, BROHAM

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 8/22/2013 at 12:14:00

Monticello Express
Monticello, Jones Co., IA
26 Aug. 1909

Obituary of Mrs. Chas. Brulo. Mrs. Chas. Brulo, of Onslow, who has been ailing for a year or more, and was confined to her bed for the last three weeks, has passed to the great beyond. She suffered from some internal difficulty for which the physicians could give her no relief. The funeral services were held in the Methodist church, August 18, at 2 o'clock, the pastor of the church in charge. The body was interred in the North Madison cemetery. During the service the following notice was read. Catherine C. Broham was born near London, Canada, May 4, 1849, and died at her home at Onslow, Iowa, August 17, 1909, at the age of 60 years, 3 months, 15 days. She was married to Charles Brulo, in Dubuque, Iowa, December 10, 1865. To this union there were born four daughters, two of whom died in early childhood, and the other two, Mrs. Mae Overley and Mrs. Verna French, both of Onslow, survive with their father. Loneliness will now be their experience, and this will be especially hard for the husband, who through the 44 years of his wedded life was never separated from his now deceased wife a week at a time except once for almost two weeks.

The family moved to Onslow in July 1886, and have remained here ever since. Mrs. Brulo was converted in Dubuque about 1884, and joined the Methodist church in Onslow in March, 1889. Through the 20 years fo her affiliation with the church she was a good faithful worker when able
to be actively engaged. She was one of the charter members of the Ladies' Aid society. Her neighbors who have known her for many years, testify to her kindly, cheerful spirit, saying also that she exhibited an unusual degree
of patience, and always exerted a hopeful influence over the family. During her last hours she had a wonderful sense of peace-that peace with God which is precious to the soul. She spoke of it to her pastor, to her family and to her friends. It was the predominating thought in
her mind the last few days. Monday when asked how she felt, she said, ''I am as happy as I can be."
As the final touch upon its former home, her peaceful spirit moulded a smile upon her face and then went to abide with the God of peace.
(Contributed by Gene Steyne)