Mary Magdaline Fletcher Ritter 1844-1893

FLETCHER, RITTER

Posted By: Volunteer - Rich Lowe
Date: 11/30/2001 at 20:41:32

Gone to Her Rest.

DIED, At her home in Harrisburg on February 13, after an illness of more than 4 months, Mrs. Frank Ritter, aged 49 years. Was interred in the Conner cemetery February 15th, Rev. F. N. Eldridge officiating.

Mrs. Ritter's maiden name was Mary Magdaline Fletcher. She was born in January, 1844, in Tuscaroras county, Ohio, and moved with her parents in early childhood to Van Buren county, Iowa, where she has ever since resided. In 1869 she was married to Frank Ritter who is now left to mourn her loss. She was a firm believer in the christian faith, a member of the Lutheran church.

She was much appreciated by her intimate friends and neighbors because of her noble character and kind and generous disposition.

[hand written on face of obit. is "1893"]

Source: Entler Scrapbook, vol. 6, Iowa Historical Library, Iowa City, IA

I am NOT related and am posting this obit for those who may find this person in their family history.