Morrissey, Minnie Mae 1891-1913

MORRISSEY, WITT

Posted By: Linda Ewin Ziemann (email)
Date: 1/3/2004 at 21:09:47

MRS. EARL MORRISSEY DIED FRIDAY

The sad demise of Mrs. Earl Morrissey occured Friday morning ( Feb 14, 1913) at 5 o'clock at her home on Cedar street after a week's illness of pneumonia. The deceased was taken ill with the measles some time ago and was apparently on the mending list, when on last Saturday complications set in and the fact that her condition had been weakened made her unable to stand the ravages of the disease from which she succumbed.

Minnie Witt was born on a farm near Seney, December 9, 1891, and with the exception of the last few months she has spent her entire life in that vicinity. June 17, 1910, she was united in marriage to Earl Morrisey and to their union one child was born. After their marriage they moved to this city, where Mr. Morrissey has been connected with the Omaha Railroad.

Besides her husband and little sixteen months old baby, Eldrid, she leaves her parents, Mr and Mrs. August Witt and one brother, Lester, age 5.

What seems to add to the sorrow of the occasion is the fact that her father was unable to be at the bedside of his daughter, on the account of the serious illness of his son Lester, who is in a critical condition suffering from the measles. The dead woman's little baby is also ill with the same disease.

The funeral was held yesterday at 1:30 p.m. from the M. E. Church in this city. Rev. Thos. Klutz, pastor of the Methodist Church of Seney, preached the sermon, and Rev. Gilbert assisted in the services. The funeral was largely attended, mostly by people from Seney vicinity. Interment was made in the city cemetery. ~copy from local newspaper
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Transcriber Note: Family research going on to determine the "correct" wedding date for this couple. The year 1910 is not correct. The mo/year/day will post later on this obituary page as information is found.
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[Another Obituary found pasted in a family scrapbook, unknown newspaper Feb. 1913]

YOUNG MOTHER DIES
Mrs. Earl Morissey Succumbs to Pneumonia

Mrs. Morissey, wife of Earl Morissey, residing on Cedar street, died on Friday morning [Feb. 14, 1913] from pneumonia. She had been suffering from pneumonia. She had been suffering from an attack of measles and complications ensued developing pneumonia which proved fatal. The dead woman leaves a husband and a baby, Eldred, one year old, and other relatives to mourn her death.

Her maiden name was Minnie M. Witt and she was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Witt, residing north of town. She also leaves a brother, Lester, who lives with their parents.

Mrs. Morissey was born in Plymouth county on December 9, 1891 , and lived here all her life. The funeral was held on Sunday at the Methodist church in this city, Rev. T. L. Klutz, of Seney, officiating.
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