Marion Ellsworth Rinehart (1866-1886)

RINEHART

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 1/27/2011 at 12:20:21

From Story County Watchman May 28, 1886

OBITUARY.--Marion Elsworth Rinehart died at his home three miles south of Colo Sunday night between twelve and one o'clock, May 16th, 1886. He had been ailing for some time but was not confined to his bed until Friday evening. His death was unexpected as he seemed to feel better Sunday, and it was thought he might recover. He leaves a Father, Mother, six sisters and a brother, and a host of friends to mourn his loss. Elsworth was was a general favorite every where. He was a model young man. He was good as he was fair. He was as pure as angels are. To know him was to love him. He was 19 yrs. 10 months and seven days old. The family have the sympathy of the entire community in this their sad bereavement. The funeral services were held in Colo May 18th at 10 a. m. Pastor Lewis performed the service in the church, after which the remains were followed to the cemetery East of town.