Mary (Hebler) Binder (1837-1919)

HEBLER, BINDER, MUNN, THORNTON, MORGAN, PORTER

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 11/2/2021 at 18:30:30

From Nevada Representative September 8, 1919 (page 8)

OBITUARY

MRS. CARL BINDER

Mary Hebler was born in Germany, October 27, 1837. In 1857 she was united in marriage to Mr. Carl Binder. They came to America in 1864. After living five years in Canada they came to Colo, Iowa. Seven children were born to them, six of whom survive the parents. One daughter, Mrs. Caroline Munn, passed away several years ago. Mr. Binder departed this life thirty-three years ago Mrs. Binder kept the home for the children until they were established for themselves. The youngest son John was living with his mother at the time of her death, which occurred Wednesday morning, September 3, 1919. Her age was 81 years, 10 months and 6 days. She had not been feeling well for about three weeks but was confined to her bed only three days. Death was due to heart disease. Mrs. Binder was a woman of noble christian character, a faithful loving wife and mother, a good neighbor and a true friend. She leaves to mourn their loss Four sons, Edward, Frank and Charles of Baraboo, Wisconsin, and John of Colo; two daughters Mrs. Amanda Thornton of Butterfield, Minnesota, and Mrs. Mary Morgan of Scranton. Several children, besides many friends. Mrs. Thornton of Butterfield, Minnesota, and her daughter Mrs. Arthur Porter of Winnebago, Minnesota, arrived Thursday. The other children reached home before their mother's death.

Funeral services were held at the home Friday afternoon conducted by Rev. L. E. Coleman who spoke from the text chosen by the deceased II Tim. 4:7-8. Interment was made beside her husband in the Colo cemetery. Sincere sympathy is extended to the sorrowing ones.