Barthell, Leticia (McHugh) -- 1839 - 1922

BARTHELL, MCHUGH, TILLOTSON

Posted By: Sean Ryan
Date: 2/17/2009 at 15:23:36

OBITUARY

Mrs. Leticia Barthell passed away at her home on South Washington Street, Wednesday, May 24th aged 83 years.

Leticia McHugh was born in Utica N.Y. Feb 2, 1839. She was united in marriage with Wm. Barthell at Waukon, Iowa, Sept. 12, 1855.

Five children survive to mourn her loss: Mrs. Fred B. Tillotson, of Milwaukee, Wis., Dr. J. F. Barthell of Howard, S.D.; W. H. Barthell of Charles City, Ia; H. T. and Charles Barthell of Decorah.

Mrs. Barthell has lived in and about Decorah for the most part of her life and is well and favorable known to the entire community.

Soon after coming to Decorah she united with the Congregational church under the pastorate of Dr. Ephraim Adams, and has been a most loyal member of the church all her life. When health permitted she seldom ever missed a service of any kind and her devotion to her God and His church was a matter of note. As the end approached she made many references, in conversation with her loved ones, indicating her confidence that “He is able to keep that which I have committed unto Him against that day.”

Funeral services were held at the home on Friday, May 26th, by the Rev. George Woodall, pastor of the Methodist church. Interment was made in the family plot at Phelphs Cemetery.

31 May 1922 Decorah Journal

LETITIA BARTHELL

On Wednesday afternoon, May 24th. Mrs. Letitia Barthell passed away at her home on Ravine street, death being due to the infirmities of old age. In the death of Mrs. Barthell, a life of service was closed—a life devoted to her home and her children. Those who survive her cherish a memory of loving kindness and constant thought in their behalf.

Letitia McHugh was born on February 2, 1839 in Utica N.Y. In her girlhood she came west, and on September 12, 1855, she was married to W. Barthell at Waukon. The greater part of her life since then has been spent in Decorah and vicinity. Soon after coming to Decorah Mrs. Barthell united with the Congregational church. That was during the pastorate of Rev. Ephraim Adams, and until her health failed she was one of the most regular attendants upon the services of the church, living a devout and true Christian life.

The funeral was held on Friday afternoon last at the home, Rev. George Woodell officiating, and all of the surviving children were in attendance. They are Mrs. F. B. Tillotson of Milwaukee, Dr. John F. Barthell of Howard S.D., Walter H Barthell of Charles City, Herman T. and Charles Barthell of Decorah.

01 June 1922 Decorah Republican pg. 3.

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