ELIZA GEIGER

GEIGER, DENHAM, LEGLER, GROFF BRANNAN

Posted By: Judy Kelley (email)
Date: 11/24/2012 at 14:03:43

DEATH SUMMONS EARLY RESIDENT

MRS. ELIZA GEIGER PASSES AWAY AFTER LONG ILLNESS.

Came to Muscatine From Ohio in 1856 - Complication of Diseases Causes Death

This morning at 4 o'clock occurred the death of Mrs. Eliza Denham Geiger, at her home, 206 West Fourth street, death being due to a complication of diseases from which she had patiently suffered for a period of about eight weeks. Death came peacefully, as one sinking into a deep slumber, and while not unexpected, all earthly aid was administered in an effort to preserve the spark of life that yet remained, just a little longer, to those to whom she was dearest, and to whom her life had been an inspiring example of devotion, loyalty and unselfishness. Possessed of a beautiful, confiding character, founded upon principles of simple faith, her life had been one indeed worthy of the affection and esteem so liberally bestowed upon her, and which is stongly emphasized by the pronounced sorrow her death had caused among a large number of friends, both in Muscatine and at Letts. Mrs. Geiger was a life long member of the United Brethren church and ever faithful to its teachings.

Mrs. Geiger was a pioneer resident of Muscatine county, coming here about 1856, with her family, from Piqua, Ohio, where she was born January 20, 1840. In August, 1859, she was united in marriage to John Geiger, who preceded her in death six years ago, leaving but four short years to round out half a century of happiness together. Mr. and Mrs. Geiger continued to make Muscatine county their home until 1876, when they removed to Letts, where they resided until the death of Mr. Geiger in December, 1904.

Mrs. Geiger then returned to Muscatine where she made her home with her daughter, Mrs. J. J. Legler, 204 West Fourth street, where she had since resided with the exception of extended visits with her daughter, Mrs. R. E. Groff, of Denver, Col. Besides the two children referred to above, Mrs. Geiger is survived by two granchildren, Mrs. T.H. Brannan and Gertrude Groff, and one great-grandchild. She is also survived by two brothers and three sisters, who are: Henry Denham of Hanford, Cal., and James.... (the remainder of this obituary is missing)

Source: Newspaper clipping with handwritten date of April 2, 1911.