Geselschap, Margaret Catherine 1928-1928

GESELSCHAP, TISH

Posted By: Marilyn Holmes (email)
Date: 3/9/2013 at 16:30:47

The Grinnell (IA) Herald; Nov. 10, 1928

GESELSCHAP BABY
IS BURIED HERE

Margaret Catherine, infant daughter of W. J. and Vella E. (Tish) Geselschap was born May 23rd, 1928 at Irwin, Iowa, but being too perfect a flower for this earth was called Aug. 3, to join the hand of little angels over which Jesus has especial charge.

On July 30, her condition being critical, she was taken to the Edmundson Hospital at Council Bluffs, where she quickly endeared herself to all. Although her stay on earth was short, she held the key to many hearts in the hollow of her tiny hand. The Lord hath said, "Suffer the little children to come unto Me, and forbid them not, for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven."

Little Margaret is safe in the arms of Jesus.

She leaves with sorrowing hearts, besides her fond parents, one little brother, Alvin, three grandparents and many other relatives and friends.

The funeral was held Sunday at 2 P.M. at the home of Mrs. S.A. Tish on East St. Rev. Mr. Norton of the Church of Christ of Montezuma conducted the service assisted by his wife and daughters. The little body was laid to rest in Hazelwood cemetery, beside that of her Grandpa S.A. Tish who was called to his reward three months ago.

The many beautiful flowers and expressions of sympathy were greatly appreciated by the grief stricken parents.

There's a pair of little hands
Laid to rest forever more
There's two pearly dimpled cheeks
Whose rich blossoming is o'er
Death has sealed two little eyes
That will no more smile or weep
Tiny windows of the soul
Little Margaret's gone to sleep.