Mary Cocherell Umphrey 1868-1912

COCHERELL, UMPHREY, LONG, PARKER, BECK

Posted By: Volunteer - Rich Lowe
Date: 9/24/2002 at 14:02:12

Mrs. George D. Umphrey.

This community was shocked and pained by the news of the sudden death Friday afternoon of Mrs. Mary Umphrey, wife of Dr. Geo. D. Umphrey. Mrs. Umphrey was of robust appearance, although it is said she had had heart trouble for many years. However of late she had been as well if not in better health than usual. She had company Friday afternoon and was unusually lively and happy. She had drawn a pail of water from the well and carried it to the house. As she stepped across the threshold, she fell in unconsciousness, expiring almost immediately.

Mary Cocherel, daughter of Alpheus and Louisa Long Cocherell, was born in South Keosauqua April 12, 1868, and died at her home here Friday, July 19, 1912; her age being 44 years, 3 months and 7 days. She was united in marriage to Dr. G. D. Umphrey Dec. 2, 1890, who with their son Delbert survives her. She is also survived by two brothers and three sisters, and by her father. The brothers are Charles and Frank, both of whom live in Keosauqua; and the sisters are Mrs. Nettie Umphrey of Bonaparte, Mrs. Clara Parker and Mrs. James Beck of Keosauqua. Her mother died some 12 years ago.

Mrs. Umphrey became a member of the Methodist Episcopal church in February, 1903.

The funeral was held at the late home Sunday at 2 o’clock, and was largely attended. The services were conducted by Rev. Chas. E. Perkins assisted by Rev. J. J. Wilkins.

Mrs. Umphrey spent her whole life in this community. She was a good woman and was always held in the highest esteem. The bereaved husband and son and father and sisters and brothers have the sympathy of all in their great loss. God will certainly care for them till he shall gather them all unto Himself.

State Line Democrat.

Source: Entler Scrapbook, vol. 5, Iowa Historical Library, Iowa City, IA

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