Henry, Sevilla Mrs. William A. 1858-1913

HENRY, RUNK

Posted By: Wilma J. Vande Berg - volunteer (email)
Date: 2/24/2012 at 14:01:36

From the Hawarden Independent of Feb 13, 1913
Mrs. W. A. Henry Answers the Call of the Master

Mrs. William A. Henry died Friday, Feb. 7th, at her home west of Hawarden at the age of 55 years and 6 days. She had been an invalid for nearly a year and on Wednesday contracted pneumonia and died two days later.

Sevilla Runk was born in York county, Pa., Feb. 1, 1858. She was married to William A.Henry in Nov., 1878. To this union thirteen children were born, nine boys and four girls, three of whom preceded their mother in death. John died at the age of six years, Paul at 15 and Mabel lived to be 19 years of age, all passing away when the family still resided in Pennsylvania.

Besides her husband she leaves the following children to mourn her death: Mrs. Lulu Enstine of Pennsylvania, and Mrs. Sarah Marshall, Carrie, Charley, George, Herbert, Frank, Morris, Raymond and Lawrence. Mr. and from Henry from Pennsylvania to this vicinity about four years ago. She had been a member of the United Brethren church since early life The funeral church since early life. The funeral was held Monday afternoon from the Methodist church Rev. H. C. Nissen conducting the services. Interment was made at Grace Hill cemetery