Kneeskern, Sirlima 1817 – 1895

KNEESKERN

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 3/11/2021 at 12:06:40

Source: Decorah Republican June 6, 1895 P 4 C 2

“Aunt Lima” Kneeskern, as she was familiarly known by all, passed away May 30 after a long and patient suffering, Sirlima Kneeskern was born in Montgomery Co., N, Y., in the year of 1817, which makes her 77 years, 5 months and 28 years{sic} old. Her husband proceeded her to the better land a little over two years ago. She has no children to mourn her loss. She was loved by all who knew her as being a kind and noble woman. May peace, rest and happiness be her’s now and forever. The funeral was held in the M. E. church, Rev. Stubbs officiating, the burial being made at the Centennial cemetery.

Source: Decorah Republican June 6, 1895 P 4 C 2

Since writing last there have oc¬curred two deaths in our community which we are sad to say are Mrs. J. Moore and “Aunt Lima” Kneeskern. The former, who was 71 years of age, died May 27, 1895, of an ulcer in the stomach. She suffered intensely for several weeks. She left a husband and seven children to mourn her loss. The funeral was held in the M. E. church on Wednesday following, Rev. Stubbs officiating, the interment being made at the village cemetery.

Transcriber’s Note: Find a Grave shows she was born Dec. 2, 1817.

Centennial Cemetery
 

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