Mrs. Florence Cowell, wife of F. B. Cowell, died at her home seven miles west of this city, Thursday, August 15, 1895, from the effects of a stroke of paralysis.
The deceased was born at Volney, Allamakee county, Iowa, Sept. 16, 1858. She was married at that place Feb. 22, 1876, to Mr. Frank W. Cowell. Mr. and Mrs. Cowell came to Winnebago county, less than one year ago and settled on a farm in Forest township, where she resided at the time of her death. Besides her husband, she leaves a family of eight children, three sons and five daughters, to mourn her loss. Her eldest daughter is married to Mr. Klinkle and resides at Rossville, Iowa. The remainder of her family were at home at the time of her death.
Mrs. Cowell was a member of the Baptist church and was a devout Christian. She was a living wife, a kind mother and a good neighbor and friend. Although her residence in this vicinity had been short, she was loved and admired by those who had made her acquaintance and well be deeply mourned by all.
The funeral services were held Saturday at the M. E. church in this city, conducted by Rev. S. L. Regg and the remains laid to rest in the Oakwood cemetery, to await the resurrection of the just.
Mrs. Florence Cowell, wife of F. B. Cowell, died at her home seven miles west of this city, Thursday, August 15, 1895, from the effects of a stroke of paralysis.
The deceased was born at Volney, Allamakee county, Iowa, Sept. 16, 1858. She was married at that place Feb. 22, 1876, to Mr. Frank W. Cowell. Mr. and Mrs. Cowell came to Winnebago county, less than one year ago and settled on a farm in Forest township, where she resided at the time of her death. Besides her husband, she leaves a family of eight children, three sons and five daughters, to mourn her loss. Her eldest daughter is married to Mr. Klinkle and resides at Rossville, Iowa. The remainder of her family were at home at the time of her death.
Mrs. Cowell was a member of the Baptist church and was a devout Christian. She was a living wife, a kind mother and a good neighbor and friend. Although her residence in this vicinity had been short, she was loved and admired by those who had made her acquaintance and well be deeply mourned by all.
The funeral services were held Saturday at the M. E. church in this city, conducted by Rev. S. L. Regg and the remains laid to rest in the Oakwood cemetery, to await the resurrection of the just.
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