FOX, Mary Elizabeth: Died 1913

FOX, RENISTO

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Date: 4/15/2016 at 17:39:46

**Handwritten: STOCKPORT NEWS 3 JAN. 1913
GONE TO THE BEYOND

Mary Elizabeth Renisto-Fox, after Long and Lingering Illness Died Tuesday Morning.

HAS AUTOMOBILE FUNERAL.

Leaves to Mourn Her, a Husband, Three Sons, Sister and Numerous Relatives.

Mary Elizabeth Renisto-Fox was born June 18, 1857, in Jefferson county, Iowa, and departed this life Jan. 1, 1913, twenty-five minutes past two, at the age of 55 years, 6 months and 14 days.

She accepted Jesus as her personal Savior in early womanhood, and united with the Baptist church at Utica, after coming to this city she removed her membership to the Methodist Episcopal church. She has been a faithful member of the church, a loyal worker in the Aid Society, and a true Christian.

She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, three sons, Harvey, Jr., of Ottumwa, Manley R., of Colgate, North Dakota, and James F., at home, and one sister, of Tacoma, Washington, and a large circle of relatives and friends. She was a good companion, a loving mother, and a kind neighbor.

Mr. and Mrs. Fox moved to Stockport from a farm near Utica in January, 1902, and have been good citizens, doing much for the upbuilding of the community. Mrs. Fox had been a resident of Van Buren county since she was seven years of age, and was well liked and esteemed by all who knew her.

The funeral services were held yesterday, from the Methodist church, being conducted by Rev. E.W. Hehner, interment being held at Winchester via automobiles.

Those who acted as pallbearers were: Timothy C. Day, Marion Munson, William Lawson, Asa Parrish, A.R. Hiatt and H.R. Tillotson.

The many floral offerings bespoke the high esteem in which Mrs. Fox was held by her many friends and neighbors.

The funeral was held yesterday at the Methodist church at (unreadable) was very largely attended by friends of the family, and especially by the members of the Ladies' Aid Society, of which deceased was an honored and very useful member. The casket was attended by many to its last resting place, going via autos.

**Handwritten: 1913

Card of Thanks.
J.B. FOX, SONS AND FAMILIES.

Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book F, Page 273, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA