THE FREMONT COUNTY HERALD.
August 31, 1899
OBITUARY
Died, on Thursday, August 24th, at 518 Perry Street, Sioux City,
Iowa, Mrs. Ida M. Reel.
Ida May Hoop was born near Sidney, October 28, 1867. Left an
orphan at an early age, she spent the greater part of her
girlhood days in the home of Dr. J. J. Young, of Thurman. She
graduated from the Thurman schools, the valedictorian of the
class of 1887. Shortly afterward she was married to John W. Reel.
After residing in Thurman three years, they removed to Omaha, and
later to Sioux City. Six children were born to them, of whom
three boys and two girls are left to mourn her loss. About six
months ago, she had a severe attack of la grippe. This settled on
her lungs, which were never very strong, and symptoms of
consumption appeared. For a time her strong will and her belief
that she would be spared to care for her little ones, beat back
the dread invader and health seemed to slowly return, but other
complications setting in, the tide turned. It was then she
determined to try the dry climate of the mountains, but despite
of loving care and the best medical skill, she grew weaker and
was unable to stand the trip. On Thursday last God sent his
messenger to relieve the patient sufferer and at 11:30 the tired
eyes closed, the lines of the worn face relaxed into a peaceful
smile, and the pure soul returned to its maker. Mrs. Reel had
been a member of the Methodist Episcopal church from childhood,
being a member of the first M. E. church, of Sioux City, at the
time of her death. She was a noble christian woman, a true friend
and a devoted mother. The funeral was conducted by Rev.
Pittenger, at 2 p.m., Saturday, after which the remains were laid
to rest in the beautiful Logan Park cemetery.