MILLER, Miss Stella: 1888-1904

MILLER

Posted By: Volunteer: Sherri
Date: 7/13/2013 at 07:39:48

MISS STELLA MILLER.
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OBITUARY SKETCH.

Stella Miller was born in Davis County, Iowa, September 13, 1888 and passed away at her home in Bentonsport, July 20, 1904, aged 15 years, 10 months and 7 days.

She came to Bentonsport when a little golden tot of 3 years and by her winning smiles and loving deeds of kindness has endeared herself to every one in Bentonsport.

She was the idol of the home and the support and comfort of her aged parents. Her death was the result of an injury received while assisting in household duties.

She was a regular attendant at the Presbyterian and Methodist Church and Sabbath School, her illness only causing her absence and though of two weeks duration was attended with great suffering but patiently borne.

She is survived by her aged parents, two sisters, three brothers, and countless friends who mourn their loss.

The funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Presbyterian Church at Bentonsport and were conducted by Rev. J.L. Ayrault of Bonaparte, interment being in the Bentonsport cemetery.

Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book C, Page 147, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA