Umbenhauer, Emma Louella 1870-1923

UMBENHAUER, WAY, OGDEN

Posted By: Marilyn Holmes (email)
Date: 9/13/2012 at 12:04:21

The Grinnell (IA) Herald; Jan. 1, 1924

HOME DARKENED BY SUDDEN DEATH
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Mrs. D.S. Umbenhauer Passed Away Saturday Night from Heart Failure
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FUNERAL FROM THE HOME NEXT THURSDAY AFTERNOON
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Mrs. Umbenhauer was Louella Way and had Lived in Grinnell Since 1895
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The entire city of Grinnell was greatly grieved Sunday to learn of the sudden death of Mrs. D.S. Umbenhauer who passed away about 12:30 o'clock Saturday night as the result of a sudden attack of heart disease.

She had been feeling well the day before except toward evening when she complained of a slight pain in her chest. Mr. and Mrs. Umbenhauer and their daughter, Mrs. Parke Ogden, of Anamosa, who has been visiting here, were down town Saturday evening and when they returned home Mrs. Umbenhauer showed no signs of illness.

During the night, however, she was stricken and died before a physician could reach her. The end came quietly and peacefully and without the least warning. Respiration ceased while her loved ones cared for her. This was the only indication that life had flown. The arrival of the physician a short time later confirmed the fears of the father and daughter that life could not be restored.

Mr. and Mrs. Umbenhauer had just returned from Anamosa where they had spent Christmas with their daughter, Mrs. Ogden. Mrs. Ogden came home with them for a short visit. They were planning to close the home here and Mrs. Umbenhauer was to return to Anamosa with her daughter to spend the winter.

Mrs. Louella Way Umbenhauer was born in Montour, Iowa in 1870. Her parents lived in Nebraska and later in Michigan before they moved to Grinnell in 1895. Her thoughtfulness and kindness were the means of winning many friends who extend their sympathy to Mr. Umbenhauer, and Mr. and Mrs. Ogden at this time.

Besides her husband and daughter, she is survived by two brothers, Harold Way, of New York City and Walter Way, of Boston.

The funeral will be held from the home Thursday afternoon at three o'clock. The services will be conducted by Rev. E.M. Vittum, of Muscatine, who will be assisted by Rev. E.W. Cross. Interment will be made at Hazelwood.