AMPUTATION OF BOTH HER LIMBS FAILS TO SAVE LIFE OF MRS. JOHN MEYER AT HOSPITAL
Failing to survive after both legs had been amputated in a last effort, Mrs.
John Meyer, nee Johanna Buerstatte, residing on the Lake Shore Rd., south of the
city, died last evening at Holy Family Hospital. The amputation was performed
four weeks ago and it was thought for a time that the patient would recover, but
her system could not survive the shock and she succumbed last evening.
Decedent was born in this city in 1860 and had been a resident here ever since.
She was married to John Meyer iin 1879 who preceded her in death about ten years.
Eight children survive; Henry Meyer, Cato; Mrs. Jos Pitch, Lakshore Road; Mrs.
George Nickles, city; Mrs. Joseph Popp and Mrs. Harry Zastrow, Newton; the Misses
Flora, Johanna and Eleanor, still at home. Funeral arrangements have as yet been
made. A large concourse of friends will sincerely mourn the decedent who was
universally beloved.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Aug. 22, 1913 page 1
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[bur. 08-25-1913/cause: myocarditis/bur. on Frederick Borcherdt lot]
AMPUTATION OF BOTH HER LIMBS FAILS TO SAVE LIFE OF MRS. JOHN MEYER AT HOSPITAL
Failing to survive after both legs had been amputated in a last effort, Mrs.
John Meyer, nee Johanna Buerstatte, residing on the Lake Shore Rd., south of the
city, died last evening at Holy Family Hospital. The amputation was performed
four weeks ago and it was thought for a time that the patient would recover, but
her system could not survive the shock and she succumbed last evening.
Decedent was born in this city in 1860 and had been a resident here ever since.
She was married to John Meyer iin 1879 who preceded her in death about ten years.
Eight children survive; Henry Meyer, Cato; Mrs. Jos Pitch, Lakshore Road; Mrs.
George Nickles, city; Mrs. Joseph Popp and Mrs. Harry Zastrow, Newton; the Misses
Flora, Johanna and Eleanor, still at home. Funeral arrangements have as yet been
made. A large concourse of friends will sincerely mourn the decedent who was
universally beloved.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Aug. 22, 1913 page 1
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[bur. 08-25-1913/cause: myocarditis/bur. on Frederick Borcherdt lot]
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