Algoma Record Herald Vol 39, Iss 43, dated 1912-03-29:
“A Terrible Four Hours. The most terrible accident which has ever occurred in this county took place on Friday of last week, when Mrs. William Lohrey, a pioneer resident of Kewaunee County, burned to death at the home of her son, Henry at Rio Creek. The cause of he accident is unknown, as the victim, when discovered, was unable to relate her story.
It seems on the morning of the occurrence of the ghastly affair; Mrs. Lohrey had breakfast with the family as usual, and after helping her daughter-in-law with the dishes, went to her room upstairs. Her son Henry, with whom she made her home, had gone to Rio Creek village on business and Mrs. Lohrey, Jr. ws engaged in her house work. AT about 10 o’clock Mrs. Henry Lohrey came into the house with a pail of water and found her mother-in-law laying upon the floor in the dining room, her clothes burned from her, and in a burned and charred condition. The sight proved too much for her and she fainted. How long she was unconscious, Mrs. Lohrey does not know, but upon regaining her strength, hastened to a telephone to call help. Miss Adeline Gaulke, a neighbor, and Mrs. Robert Ludtke, who chanced to be passing the home, were summoned to this scene, and the dying woman informed them that her room upstairs was on fire. They immediately extinguished the flames without much difficulty. A physician was summoned, but after making an examination, found there was no hope for the sufferer. She was made as comfortable as possible under the circumstances, and lived until 2 o’clock in the afternoon, regardless of her terrible burns. The deceased seemed conscious of all that was taking place, and when a minister was called, seemed inclined to follow him in his service.
The deceased was 82 years of age, was born in Germany. She came to America in the early days, and has been a resident of Rio Creek for the past 45 years. The unfortunate woman is survived by five daughters and two sons, namely Mrs. Theo Holtz of Medford, Mrs. Herman [Bertha] Berg of Alaska, Mrs. Fred [Emelia] Pantzlaff of Green Bay, Mrs. August Funk of Milwaukee, Mrs. Joseph Berner of Elgin, Ill., sons William of Iron River, Mich., and Henry of Rio Creek, with whom she made her home. She was an aunt of Mrs. Fred Kirchmann of this city.
The funeral was held Sunday afternoon from the Lutheran Church at Rankin, Rev. Geske, officiating.”
“A Terrible Four Hours. The most terrible accident which has ever occurred in this county took place on Friday of last week, when Mrs. William Lohrey, a pioneer resident of Kewaunee County, burned to death at the home of her son, Henry at Rio Creek. The cause of he accident is unknown, as the victim, when discovered, was unable to relate her story.
It seems on the morning of the occurrence of the ghastly affair; Mrs. Lohrey had breakfast with the family as usual, and after helping her daughter-in-law with the dishes, went to her room upstairs. Her son Henry, with whom she made her home, had gone to Rio Creek village on business and Mrs. Lohrey, Jr. ws engaged in her house work. AT about 10 o’clock Mrs. Henry Lohrey came into the house with a pail of water and found her mother-in-law laying upon the floor in the dining room, her clothes burned from her, and in a burned and charred condition. The sight proved too much for her and she fainted. How long she was unconscious, Mrs. Lohrey does not know, but upon regaining her strength, hastened to a telephone to call help. Miss Adeline Gaulke, a neighbor, and Mrs. Robert Ludtke, who chanced to be passing the home, were summoned to this scene, and the dying woman informed them that her room upstairs was on fire. They immediately extinguished the flames without much difficulty. A physician was summoned, but after making an examination, found there was no hope for the sufferer. She was made as comfortable as possible under the circumstances, and lived until 2 o’clock in the afternoon, regardless of her terrible burns. The deceased seemed conscious of all that was taking place, and when a minister was called, seemed inclined to follow him in his service.
The deceased was 82 years of age, was born in Germany. She came to America in the early days, and has been a resident of Rio Creek for the past 45 years. The unfortunate woman is survived by five daughters and two sons, namely Mrs. Theo Holtz of Medford, Mrs. Herman [Bertha] Berg of Alaska, Mrs. Fred [Emelia] Pantzlaff of Green Bay, Mrs. August Funk of Milwaukee, Mrs. Joseph Berner of Elgin, Ill., sons William of Iron River, Mich., and Henry of Rio Creek, with whom she made her home. She was an aunt of Mrs. Fred Kirchmann of this city.
The funeral was held Sunday afternoon from the Lutheran Church at Rankin, Rev. Geske, officiating.”
Algoma Record Herald Vol 39, Iss 43, dated 1912-03-29:
“A Terrible Four Hours. The most terrible accident which has ever occurred in this county took place on Friday of last week, when Mrs. William Lohrey, a pioneer resident of Kewaunee County, burned to death at the home of her son, Henry at Rio Creek. The cause of he accident is unknown, as the victim, when discovered, was unable to relate her story.
It seems on the morning of the occurrence of the ghastly affair; Mrs. Lohrey had breakfast with the family as usual, and after helping her daughter-in-law with the dishes, went to her room upstairs. Her son Henry, with whom she made her home, had gone to Rio Creek village on business and Mrs. Lohrey, Jr. ws engaged in her house work. AT about 10 o’clock Mrs. Henry Lohrey came into the house with a pail of water and found her mother-in-law laying upon the floor in the dining room, her clothes burned from her, and in a burned and charred condition. The sight proved too much for her and she fainted. How long she was unconscious, Mrs. Lohrey does not know, but upon regaining her strength, hastened to a telephone to call help. Miss Adeline Gaulke, a neighbor, and Mrs. Robert Ludtke, who chanced to be passing the home, were summoned to this scene, and the dying woman informed them that her room upstairs was on fire. They immediately extinguished the flames without much difficulty. A physician was summoned, but after making an examination, found there was no hope for the sufferer. She was made as comfortable as possible under the circumstances, and lived until 2 o’clock in the afternoon, regardless of her terrible burns. The deceased seemed conscious of all that was taking place, and when a minister was called, seemed inclined to follow him in his service.
The deceased was 82 years of age, was born in Germany. She came to America in the early days, and has been a resident of Rio Creek for the past 45 years. The unfortunate woman is survived by five daughters and two sons, namely Mrs. Theo Holtz of Medford, Mrs. Herman [Bertha] Berg of Alaska, Mrs. Fred [Emelia] Pantzlaff of Green Bay, Mrs. August Funk of Milwaukee, Mrs. Joseph Berner of Elgin, Ill., sons William of Iron River, Mich., and Henry of Rio Creek, with whom she made her home. She was an aunt of Mrs. Fred Kirchmann of this city.
The funeral was held Sunday afternoon from the Lutheran Church at Rankin, Rev. Geske, officiating.”
“A Terrible Four Hours. The most terrible accident which has ever occurred in this county took place on Friday of last week, when Mrs. William Lohrey, a pioneer resident of Kewaunee County, burned to death at the home of her son, Henry at Rio Creek. The cause of he accident is unknown, as the victim, when discovered, was unable to relate her story.
It seems on the morning of the occurrence of the ghastly affair; Mrs. Lohrey had breakfast with the family as usual, and after helping her daughter-in-law with the dishes, went to her room upstairs. Her son Henry, with whom she made her home, had gone to Rio Creek village on business and Mrs. Lohrey, Jr. ws engaged in her house work. AT about 10 o’clock Mrs. Henry Lohrey came into the house with a pail of water and found her mother-in-law laying upon the floor in the dining room, her clothes burned from her, and in a burned and charred condition. The sight proved too much for her and she fainted. How long she was unconscious, Mrs. Lohrey does not know, but upon regaining her strength, hastened to a telephone to call help. Miss Adeline Gaulke, a neighbor, and Mrs. Robert Ludtke, who chanced to be passing the home, were summoned to this scene, and the dying woman informed them that her room upstairs was on fire. They immediately extinguished the flames without much difficulty. A physician was summoned, but after making an examination, found there was no hope for the sufferer. She was made as comfortable as possible under the circumstances, and lived until 2 o’clock in the afternoon, regardless of her terrible burns. The deceased seemed conscious of all that was taking place, and when a minister was called, seemed inclined to follow him in his service.
The deceased was 82 years of age, was born in Germany. She came to America in the early days, and has been a resident of Rio Creek for the past 45 years. The unfortunate woman is survived by five daughters and two sons, namely Mrs. Theo Holtz of Medford, Mrs. Herman [Bertha] Berg of Alaska, Mrs. Fred [Emelia] Pantzlaff of Green Bay, Mrs. August Funk of Milwaukee, Mrs. Joseph Berner of Elgin, Ill., sons William of Iron River, Mich., and Henry of Rio Creek, with whom she made her home. She was an aunt of Mrs. Fred Kirchmann of this city.
The funeral was held Sunday afternoon from the Lutheran Church at Rankin, Rev. Geske, officiating.”
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