Mieras, Effie 1886-1919

MIERAS, ROTE, BAKER

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, Volunteer (email)
Date: 8/4/2006 at 10:28:31

Maurice Times, April 10, 1919
Maurice, Iowa

GONE TO THE GREAT BEYOND

Effie, the Beloved Wife of Ralph W. Mieras Died Last Thursday.

Effie Rote Baker was born March 21, 1886, on a farm just north of
Maurice. When about 17 years of age her family moved to Maurice where they
have since lived. The deceased was married to Ralph W. Mieras April 19, 1904
and they have always lived in and around Maurice ever since. The family who
mourn her departure consists of the husband and five children as follows:
Ramona, Francis, Billie, Donald, and little Pearson who just came to the
home about 18 days before the sad event of the mother's death took place.
The deceased also leaves a father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Pierce Baker to
mourn her loss. The mother is a confirmed invalid needing constant care.
Mrs. Mieras leaves three sisters and two brothers, two sisters and one
brother having preceded her on the long journey. The husband is left with a
small family to care for and make his daily wage. Little Pearson will be
cared for by Mr. and Mrs. H.H. VandeBrake, where he will have all the care
that one of their own children would receive.

Death was due to the bad effects of influenza on the heart and after a
hard fought battle, death won at 12:25 Thursday, April 4. She was conscious
to the last and bid all the family and friends who were present goodbye. The
funeral took place at the American Reformed church Monday, G.A. Tyler
officiating as minister. The choir sang some very comforting hymns. Wm.
Duven was in charge of the funeral as undertaker. The remains were laid to
rest in the Ireton cemetery. The sympathy of the Times and its readers is
extended to the relatives and family in this their time of sorrow.