Minnie May Edmondson 1895-1907

EDMONDSON, GRAVILLE

Posted By: Beverly Gerdts (email)
Date: 8/29/2022 at 08:37:24

Columbus Gazette, Columbus Junction, Iowa
Thursday, March 28, 1907
page 5

Grandview, March 25 -Little Minnie May Edmondson died at the home of her mother, Mrs. Clark Graville, of this place Friday night of spinal menengitis. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at the M. E. church.

page 10 - Minnie May Edmondson was born near Columbus Junction, October 19, 1895 and died in Grandview, March 23, 1907. Little Minnie had a severe illness at the age of five years, which caused her to lose her eyesight, but it never case a shadow over her life. She was always bright, cheerful and happy with a pleasant word and smile for all whom she met. During her last illness, she suffered greatly, but never complained. She longed to be at rest and spoke frequently of going to her Savior where she would be numbered with the angels. She leaves a father, mother, one brother and two sisters, besides a host of relatives and friends to mourn her early death. The funeral services were conducted from the M. E. church, Sunday 2 p. m., by Rev. J. V. Hummel. Interment took place in the Indian Creek cemetery.