MURRAY, Israel Robert 1862-1938

MURRAY, RITTER

Posted By: Marilyn O'Connor (email)
Date: 1/4/2011 at 17:40:59

Mitchell County Press
May 12, 1938

I. Murray Died At
Home Wednesday,
After Long Illness

I. Murray passed away at his home in the northeast part of town Tuesday afternoon, after a several-year illness. He had gradually lost his sight, although he was able to be around his home and neighborhood until his last illness.

Mr. Murray was born about 70 years ago near Floyd. As a young man he worked in St. Paul, then returned to this county, where he spend most of his adult life. He was married about 45 years ago to Ella Ritter.

For many years Mr. Murray was employed at the Osage greenhouse. Surviving is his wife and their one child, Hugh Murray, of Nora Springs.

Funeral service will be held this (Thursday) afternoon at the Champion funeral home in charge of Dr. Gilbert Chalice, pastor of the Methodist church, and interment will be in the Floyd cemetery.
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OBITUARY

Israel Murray

Israel Robert Murray, one of the city's oldest residents, passed away at his home May 10, 1938, after many months of painful illness, which he bore with true Christian fortitude, saying he would like to live, but if it was God's will, he was ready to go.

Mr. Murray was born at Floyd, Iowa, Feb. 2, 1862, the son of Louis and Drucilla Murray. He lived in Floyd until about 20 years of age, then came to Osage, where he has since made his home-over half a century, 56 years.

He was united in marriage to Ella Ritter on March 5, 1899. Living to mourn his departure are his wife; one son, Hugh Murray; and his wife and granddaughter, June, and a number of nieces and nephews; also many friends.

His was a kindly nature, always trying to do the best he could for others.

I cannot day; I will not say,
That he is dead; he's just away
With a cheery smile and a wave of the hand,
He has entered into an unknown land.

The funeral service was held Thursday, May 12, from the Champion funeral home, with interment in the Floyd cemetery.