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Effie Emrick Rites Mark Tragic Early Death at 27
The obituary notes Effie Emrick born February 18 1871 in Cape County Iowa died May 21 1898 at Steele City aged 27 years 3 months and 3 days. She was a modest kindly daughter sister and Christian believer who suffered from a wasting disease yet faced death peacefully. Her mother two sisters and brother mourn her loss as a wide circle of friends admired her. Funeral sermon chosen by Emrick titled Not dead but sleeping was preached before burial at the cemetery.
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Effie Emrick
Minoie Effie Emrick
Cape County
Iowa
Steele City