Leona Bell "Lonnie" Abrams

ABRAMS

Posted By: Pat Hochstetler
Date: 3/22/2006 at 17:19:11

The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
May 1903

Miss Lonnie Abrams, daughter of D. J. Abrams, of Douglas township, died last Friday night and was buried Sunday. Miss Abrams was taken about a week previous to her death with the black measles, which, from the start, would not yield to treatment and she gradually failed until the end came as above stated. She was a very estimable young lady and one of whom the family largely depended. She is greatly mourned by all who know her.
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The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, May 28, 1903

Leonia Bell Abrams, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Abrams, was born May 8, 1878 in Madison county, Iowa. Suddenly on the 23rd day of May, 1903, death unbidden entered the home and took her away. Her illness was of very short duration. Calling her friends around her she told them that she was going home to be with her Savior. Then to a little nephew who was very dear to her she said, "Aunty is going away." She was fully prepared for the solemn event, and as death came lifted her voice in a song which she was unable to finish for the messenger hurried her away.

On Sunday, May 24th, after the funeral conducted from the home by Rev. E. E. Bennett of the Christian church, the remains were laid to rest in the Winterset Cemetery. She leaves a father, mother, one sister and one brother, besides several uncles and aunts to mourn her loss.

The father and brother being nearly blind they depended upon Leonia for almost everything. Not only will she be missed in the home but by the large gathering at the funeral told in what esteem she was held by all that knew her.

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Winterset Reporter
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, May 28, 1903
Page 2

Local Tips

Miss Lonnie Abrams, daughter of D. J. Abrams, of Douglas township, died last Friday night and was buried Sunday. Miss Abrams was taken about a week previous to her death with the black measles which, from the start, would not yield to treatment and she gradually failed until the end came as above stated. She was a very estimable young lady and one on whom the family largely depended. She is greatly mourned by all who knew her.
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Winterset Reporter
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, May 28, 1903
Page 5

Douglas Center

There was no Sunday school at Douglas Center last Sunday on account of the funeral of Miss Leona Abrams. The whole neighborhood unite in extending sympathy to the bereaved family.
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Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, May 28, 1903
Page 5

County and City

Miss Lona Abrams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David J. Abrams, of Douglas township, died at the family residence Friday night, May 22. The immediate cause of death was an attack of measles, complicated with pneumonia. Deceased was about twenty-five years of age, and was the chief reliance of her parents, who by reason of serious afflictions need just the help a devoted child can render.

The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, the burial being in the Winterset cemetery. Deceased and her family were popular with a large circle of friends in the surrounding neighborhood, and sincere sympathy is extended to the bereaved parents in their sorrow.

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