Mackie, Ella (Mrs. Adam Thomas), 1872-1933

MACKIE, FERRY, CHATSWELL

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Date: 6/13/2021 at 20:33:38

From the Sioux Center News, July 27, 1933:

Mrs. A. T. Mackie of Hull Dies

Mrs. A. T. Mackie of Hull was taken ill suddenly with severe pains in her stomach Friday morning, on July 14th, and was rushed to the hospital the next morning. Her condition perplexed the doctors, who pronounced it a case of "obstruction of the bowels". An operation was advised, but the condition of her heart would not permit it.

Mrs. Mackie was conscious during her severe illness and realized the seriousness of it. She prayed to her Saviour for relief which came Friday afternoon, July 21st, at the age of 61. She was able to express many last wishes, which were fully carried out.

The Mackie's located in Hull in 1888, and have lived here since, making many friends. Two daughters were born to this union: Mrs. R. J. Snow of Atlanta, Ga., (Florence Mackie), who died in Feb. of this year; and Mrs. B. A. Saeger of Alvord (Maybelle C. Mackie).

Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon from the A.T. Mackie home with Rev. R. Jager officiating. Burial was made at the Hope Cemetery beside her daughter Mrs. R. J. Snow as her last request was that her burial be carried out as nearly like her daughter's as possible, she being able to choose and make her own plans.

Mrs. Mackie is survived by her husband A. T. Mackie, one daughter, Mrs. B. A. Saeger of Alvord; one granddaughter, June Saeger and two sons-in-law, B. A. Saeger of Alvord and R. J. Snow of Atlanta, Ga.; two sisters of Denver, Colo., Mrs. D. A. Freeman, and Mrs. T. J. Perks, and one nephew, Gordon Mackie of Hull.

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From the Sioux County Index (Hull), July 28, 1933:

Mrs. Tom Mackie Died on Thursday; Buried Monday

Mrs. A. T. Mackie, who was reported as seriously ill last week, died Thursday afternoon. She had been suffering for several weeks with some stomach trouble. She was a kind and loving wife and mother and will also be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Her funeral was held Monday afternoon, from the Mackie home, conducted by Rev. R. A. Jager, and a large congregation was present to pay their last respects to the departed. She was buried in Hope Cemetery.

Besides the husband, Mrs. Mackie is survived by one daughter, Mrs. B. A. Saeger of Alvord and one grandchild, Miss Lavonne Saeger, also of Alvord. The Index joins in extending sincere sympathy to the bereaved relatives.

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RESEARCH NOTES

The Sioux County Cemetery Index has an entry for “Mackie, T. Mrs.” and one for “Mackie, Tom Mrs.,” both buried in Hope Cemetery and both without birth and death dates.

Her death certificate has Ella Mackie, resident of Hull for 43 years, 4 months; wife of A. T. Mackie; born November 15, 1872 in Illinois; parents Oliver Ferry and Annia Chatswell, both born in Illinois; died at 3:50 p.m. July 21, 1933; cause, obstruction of bowel; refused surgery.

The 1930 U.S. census shows her (age 47) as the wife of Tom Mackie (51), who immigrated from Canada in 1888 and was a grain elevator manager.

Her husband’s obituary (posted separately) gives his full name: Adam Thomas Mackie.