Chris Larssen d. 1892

LARSSEN

Posted By: Lynnea Dickinson (email)
Date: 7/7/2006 at 11:35:18

Davenport Daily Leader (Davenport, IA); March 3, 1892:

Larssen
Yesterday morning little Chris Larssen, aged 6 years succumbed to an attack of that fatal disease, diphtheria, which carries away so many children to an untimely grave. This is the second visit death has paid to the family of Mr. And Mrs. Chris Larssen within a fortnight, an infant daughter having died lately of croup. The parents are sympathized with in their sad bereavement.
The funeral will take place this afternoon from the family residence at 4 o’clock.