Ellsworth, Mrs. Jeff (Emily) 1874-1917

ELLSWORTH, KELLY

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LeMars Sentinel
September 18, 1917

DEATH OF MRS. ELLSWORTH
Well Known Resident of Fredonia Succumbs Following Stroke

Mrs. Jeff Ellsworth, of Fredonia township, died on Saturday following the
effects of a stroke of apoplexy which she suffered the previous Saturday,
when she was found lying unconscious on the floor of her home by relatives
who had come to visit her.

Mrs. Ellsworth was about forty-three years of age and is survived by her
husband and son, and her brothers, George Kelly, of Marion township, Joseph
Michael and a sister, Mary Kelly, of Galena, Ill. The funeral will be held
today at St. Mary's church at Remsen.
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Remsen Bell-Enterprise, September 1917

BELOVED LADY AT REST
Mrs. Jeff Ellsworth Dies Sunday
After Brief Illness, Age 43.
Funeral Held Tuesday.

Mrs. Jeff Ellsworth, one of the most prominent and most beloved women in this community, passed away at the family home three miles northwest of Remsen last Sunday morning at three o’clock following an illness of one week with paralysis, the result of an apoplectic stroke which she suffered on Saturday afternoon, September 8th. Mrs. Ellsworth was forty-three years of age.

For some time past Mrs. Ellsworth had been ailing and took treatments at times, and for several months prior to her recent severe illness she seemed to enjoy perfect health. Her relatives, as well as herself, had begun to think her ailments had left her permanently, but on Saturday afternoon, September 8, she was suddenly stricken while performing her household duties in the house alone. It was shortly after the noon hour and the men at the place were busy in the field. Her brother-in-law and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gates of Alton, on their way home from Sioux City, stopped at the Ellsworth home for a short visit, only to find Mrs. Ellsworth lying on the floor of her dining room in an unconscious condition. Professional aid quickly summoned revealed the fact that she had suffered a stroke of apoplexy. From this she never rallied and from the outset indications pointed to her early departure to the Beyond. Mrs. Ellsworth, unable to speak and deprived of practically all of her senses, seemed to regain consciousness to a slight extent at times but her case was hopeless. Surrounded by her husband, son, and other relatives, she passed quietly away at an early hour Sunday.

Mrs. Jeff Ellsworth, nee Emily Kelly, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kelly, was born on a farm near Galena, Ill., on May 31, 1874. She lived with her parents until about seventeen years of age, when she came to Plymouth County where for a number of years she taught in the rural districts. During that time she made her home with her brother, Ed. Kelly, who was engaged here at farming. In November, 1897, she married Jeff Ellsworth, also a farmer, and the two lived in this community happily ever since. They resided in their present home for ten years of their married life. To this union one son, William, was born, who still resides with his father.

Besides the husband and son, the deceased is survived by the following sisters and brothers: Miss Mary Jane Kelly of Galena, Ill.; Ed and George of Remsen; and Mike and Joseph of Galena. There is also a step-brother, John Quenlen of LeMars. One sister and four brothers preceded Mrs. Ellsworth to the grave.

The funeral was held Tuesday morning, with solemn services in St. Mary’s Catholic church, Remsen, conducted by Rev. Father Schulte. The remains were laid to rest in St. Mary’s cemetery. The funeral was largely attended, many friends coming from a distance to join the entire neighborhood in paying a last tribute of respect and love for a woman whose life commanded the respect of everyone.

The pall bearers were: C. W. Brotherton, L. S. Homan, Jos. Kohler, Frank Smith, Wm. Holton, and James Walker.

Among those from a distance who were here for the last rites are: Mr. and Mrs. James Ellsworth, Luverne, Minn.; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ryberg, Sioux City; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Blewitt, Kingsley; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gates, Alton; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kardell, Iona, Minn.; Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Koob, Iona, Minn.; and Charles and James Mortensen, of Wilmont, Minn.