OBITUARY - Mrs. John Kinscherff
Bertha Benz was born at the old home place on Silver Creek July 6, 1876 and was one of seven children that came to bless the home of John and Theresa Benz, two of Calhoun's highly respected citizens. She grew to be a handsome girl, attended the public school of the district, and on
account of her pleasing ways and cheerful disposition was admired by all account of her pleasing ways and cheerful disposition was admired by all who knew her.
February 17, 1896, she gave her heart and hand in marriage to John Kinscherff, a popular young man of Kampsville, whom she had known for years and together they stared out in life with every prospect for a happy future. They moved to a large farm owned by Mr.Kinscherff north of Belleview, almost strangers to every neighbor, but in a short time all
came to know John and Bertha Kinscherff for their genial and pleasant manners.
The young wife was kind and charitable. She was ever ready to lend a helping hand to those in distress and her many noble deeds will stand out always as a monument to a good and noble woman. Her many friends in north Calhoun and south Pike remarked at the time of her death that
Bertha would be missed, and they couldn't get along without her. She was a friend to the friendless, a comforter to the afflicted, a loving nurse to the sick,and a devoted wife and mother to the young husband and two sons who are left to mourn her untimely departure from this world. She
was taken ill Friday, August 16, and Dr. Smith Thomas of Pleasant Hill,one of the leading physicians of Pike County, was called in who said there were symptoms of Typhoid Fever. He made a return call the next day and his fears were realized for the patient was afflicted with Typhoid
Fever, that dreaded disease that slowly sapsthe life of its victims unless they are possessed of wonderful vigor. Dr. Lacy of Pittsfield was called in consultation and a trained nurse of the Red Cross Society from called in consultation and a trained nurse of the Red Cross Society from
St. Louis was engaged to care for the stricken one. Everything possible was done but to no avail, God in His infinite wisdom had seen fit to call to her to her heavenly home and she had to go. The Angel of Death found her ready and the parting from the loved ones on earth took place Sunday morning at 7:30 o'clock, August 15, 1907.
Otto was eleven and Paul was seven when their mother passed away.
Bertha Benz was born at the old home place on Silver Creek July 6, 1876 and was one of seven children that came to bless the home of John and Theresa Benz, two of Calhoun's highly respected citizens. She grew to be a handsome girl, attended the public school of the district, and on
account of her pleasing ways and cheerful disposition was admired by all account of her pleasing ways and cheerful disposition was admired by all who knew her.
February 17, 1896, she gave her heart and hand in marriage to John Kinscherff, a popular young man of Kampsville, whom she had known for years and together they stared out in life with every prospect for a happy future. They moved to a large farm owned by Mr.Kinscherff north of Belleview, almost strangers to every neighbor, but in a short time all
came to know John and Bertha Kinscherff for their genial and pleasant manners.
The young wife was kind and charitable. She was ever ready to lend a helping hand to those in distress and her many noble deeds will stand out always as a monument to a good and noble woman. Her many friends in north Calhoun and south Pike remarked at the time of her death that
Bertha would be missed, and they couldn't get along without her. She was a friend to the friendless, a comforter to the afflicted, a loving nurse to the sick,and a devoted wife and mother to the young husband and two sons who are left to mourn her untimely departure from this world. She
was taken ill Friday, August 16, and Dr. Smith Thomas of Pleasant Hill,one of the leading physicians of Pike County, was called in who said there were symptoms of Typhoid Fever. He made a return call the next day and his fears were realized for the patient was afflicted with Typhoid
Fever, that dreaded disease that slowly sapsthe life of its victims unless they are possessed of wonderful vigor. Dr. Lacy of Pittsfield was called in consultation and a trained nurse of the Red Cross Society from called in consultation and a trained nurse of the Red Cross Society from
St. Louis was engaged to care for the stricken one. Everything possible was done but to no avail, God in His infinite wisdom had seen fit to call to her to her heavenly home and she had to go. The Angel of Death found her ready and the parting from the loved ones on earth took place Sunday morning at 7:30 o'clock, August 15, 1907.
Otto was eleven and Paul was seven when their mother passed away.
OBITUARY - Mrs. John Kinscherff
Bertha Benz was born at the old home place on Silver Creek July 6, 1876 and was one of seven children that came to bless the home of John and Theresa Benz, two of Calhoun's highly respected citizens. She grew to be a handsome girl, attended the public school of the district, and on
account of her pleasing ways and cheerful disposition was admired by all account of her pleasing ways and cheerful disposition was admired by all who knew her.
February 17, 1896, she gave her heart and hand in marriage to John Kinscherff, a popular young man of Kampsville, whom she had known for years and together they stared out in life with every prospect for a happy future. They moved to a large farm owned by Mr.Kinscherff north of Belleview, almost strangers to every neighbor, but in a short time all
came to know John and Bertha Kinscherff for their genial and pleasant manners.
The young wife was kind and charitable. She was ever ready to lend a helping hand to those in distress and her many noble deeds will stand out always as a monument to a good and noble woman. Her many friends in north Calhoun and south Pike remarked at the time of her death that
Bertha would be missed, and they couldn't get along without her. She was a friend to the friendless, a comforter to the afflicted, a loving nurse to the sick,and a devoted wife and mother to the young husband and two sons who are left to mourn her untimely departure from this world. She
was taken ill Friday, August 16, and Dr. Smith Thomas of Pleasant Hill,one of the leading physicians of Pike County, was called in who said there were symptoms of Typhoid Fever. He made a return call the next day and his fears were realized for the patient was afflicted with Typhoid
Fever, that dreaded disease that slowly sapsthe life of its victims unless they are possessed of wonderful vigor. Dr. Lacy of Pittsfield was called in consultation and a trained nurse of the Red Cross Society from called in consultation and a trained nurse of the Red Cross Society from
St. Louis was engaged to care for the stricken one. Everything possible was done but to no avail, God in His infinite wisdom had seen fit to call to her to her heavenly home and she had to go. The Angel of Death found her ready and the parting from the loved ones on earth took place Sunday morning at 7:30 o'clock, August 15, 1907.
Otto was eleven and Paul was seven when their mother passed away.
Bertha Benz was born at the old home place on Silver Creek July 6, 1876 and was one of seven children that came to bless the home of John and Theresa Benz, two of Calhoun's highly respected citizens. She grew to be a handsome girl, attended the public school of the district, and on
account of her pleasing ways and cheerful disposition was admired by all account of her pleasing ways and cheerful disposition was admired by all who knew her.
February 17, 1896, she gave her heart and hand in marriage to John Kinscherff, a popular young man of Kampsville, whom she had known for years and together they stared out in life with every prospect for a happy future. They moved to a large farm owned by Mr.Kinscherff north of Belleview, almost strangers to every neighbor, but in a short time all
came to know John and Bertha Kinscherff for their genial and pleasant manners.
The young wife was kind and charitable. She was ever ready to lend a helping hand to those in distress and her many noble deeds will stand out always as a monument to a good and noble woman. Her many friends in north Calhoun and south Pike remarked at the time of her death that
Bertha would be missed, and they couldn't get along without her. She was a friend to the friendless, a comforter to the afflicted, a loving nurse to the sick,and a devoted wife and mother to the young husband and two sons who are left to mourn her untimely departure from this world. She
was taken ill Friday, August 16, and Dr. Smith Thomas of Pleasant Hill,one of the leading physicians of Pike County, was called in who said there were symptoms of Typhoid Fever. He made a return call the next day and his fears were realized for the patient was afflicted with Typhoid
Fever, that dreaded disease that slowly sapsthe life of its victims unless they are possessed of wonderful vigor. Dr. Lacy of Pittsfield was called in consultation and a trained nurse of the Red Cross Society from called in consultation and a trained nurse of the Red Cross Society from
St. Louis was engaged to care for the stricken one. Everything possible was done but to no avail, God in His infinite wisdom had seen fit to call to her to her heavenly home and she had to go. The Angel of Death found her ready and the parting from the loved ones on earth took place Sunday morning at 7:30 o'clock, August 15, 1907.
Otto was eleven and Paul was seven when their mother passed away.
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