HENRI JOSEPH BERTRAND

BERTRAND, LINSEY, HAMILTON, FITCH, LOUSE, HIGGINS, ACHESON, BALL

Posted By: Nancee Seifert (email)
Date: 3/31/2008 at 14:22:36

OBITUARY
Henri Bertrand

Henri Joseph Bertrand was born in Seraing, Belgium, March 23,1856, and
died at his home in Chariton, Iowa, on January 29, 1925, after an
illness of eighteen months with heart trouble.

Deceased was united in marriage in Des Moines, Iowa, to Miss Alice
Linsey on July 5, 1878, who preceded him in death on Dec. 8, 1894. To
this union two children were born, Robt. Francis, who passed away in
September, 1897 and Mrs. Margaret Hamilton of Chariton.

He was again united in marriage on May 22, 1901, in Chariton, Iowa, to
Miss Flora Fitch, who passed away at the family home on Feb. 28, 1921.

He is survived by the one daughter and two grandchildren, Frank B., of
Kansas City, and Alice Louse of Chariton; and one brother, Samuel of Des
Moines and many other relatives and friends who mourn their loss.

Mr. Bertrand, with his brother Joseph came to Chariton from Des Moines
about 26 years ago, and this place has since been his home. Joseph
preceded him in death on April 18, 1910. During his long residence here
Mr. Bertrand had won the confidence and esteem of all with whom he came
in contact by his upright dealings and courteous manners. He was a
plumber and tinner by traded and was engaged in this business here for
many years, until his health failed. he was a member of the Red Men and
the M.W.A. orders. His demise is deplored by all and the sympathy of the
community will be extended to the bereaved daughter and other relatives.

Funeral services, conduced by J.A. Riggs, assisted by Rev. W. B.
Thompson, were held at the First Baptist church on Sunday afternoon at 2
o’clock after which the remains were laid to rest in the Chariton
cemetery. Among the number in attendance at the last sad rites from out
of town were his brother, Samuel Bertrand and wife of Des Moines; his
niece, Mrs. Dave Higgins and husband of Ottumwa; his nephews, Joe
Bertrand of Carlisle; Messrs., Merle and Ralph Bertrand of Des Moines,
Latte Acheson and Frank Ball, of Commerce.

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