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4444444444444444An Early Settler Gone. #Mrs. Glovinia Perry, wife of Mr.;A. S. Yohe, died at her late residence, in Des Moines county, Iowa, Nov. 2, 1902. She was born at Elizabeth,Allegheny county, Pa., March 22nd1 1828. She reached the age of 74 years, 7 months and 10 days. She was united in marriage to A. S. Yohe March the 8th/ 1849. This relation existed for more than 53 years before it was severed by death. To them were born 7 children, J. O. E. Yohe, Morning Sun; Edna Selser, Red Oak; Jennie Giffin, North Platt; Neb.; Oella Hays, Burlington; Lizzie Yohe died in infancy; P. A. Yohe, Morning Sun;' H. U. Yohe, Marion, 111.She and her husband coming westward from Pennsylvania in 1861 selected this portion of Iowa for their home, and have been residents of this oommuniity for more than 41 years.In early life she made profession of her faith in Jesus Christ, and in her religious life and experience she seemed not to grow old: Her Christian life impressed itself upon her household, and upon the entire circle of her acquaintances. She carried religion into her daily living and she realized that the sentiment which the Christian often sings is true:“Religion bears our spirits up,While we expect that bleBsed hope,The bright appearence of the Lora,And faith stands leaning on Mb word.”The funeral ocoured on Tuesday morning at the Presbyterian church and was attended by a large assembly of sorrowing relatives and friends. Her pastor directed ‘ the servioes. She was laid to rest in Elmwood 1 cemetery. ... . I444i
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Morning Sun News Herald
Morning Sun, Iowa, US
Thu, Nov 06, 1902
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