Ernestine Miller 1846-1902

MILLER

Posted By: Beverly Gerdts (email)
Date: 6/22/2024 at 11:01:50

Page 5 The Wapello Republic, Columbus Junction, IA
Thursday, April 24, 1902

Mrs. Ernestina Miller was born in Cotthus, Prussia, on the 6th day of April, 1846 and departed this life April 17th, 1902, Being aged at the time of her death, 58 years and 11 days. About twenty years ago she came to this country bringing her two children, Otto and Paul with her. The latter died fourteen years ago. For some twenty-two years she had lived in widowhood, part of time with her brother, August, but of late with her son, Otto. The deceased joined the Lutheran church in the Old country. She leaves an aged mother, two brothers, a sister and a son, together with many friends to mourn her departure. The funeral services were held from her late home Saturday at 10 a. m. conducted by Rev. W. C. Chew. The remains were interred in Parson cemetery, near Toolsboro.