BURKE
June 1916
Thorp Courier
Thorp, Wisconsin
IN MEMORIAM
Just before the break of day on Friday June 9, 1916, Mrs. Altie BURKE, beloved wife of our most prominent and foremost townsman, George BURKE, died after a severe illness extending over a period of 8 days of peritonitis. None but those who have sat in the shadow of a great bereavement can justly weigh such a sorrow as this. Those who have gone down into the valley of suffering and stood by the side of a loved one, as hope after hope dropped away as the petals fall from a fading flower, know that such anguish cannot find solace in the tenderest words. She who has gone forth couldn't be supported on her solitary path by any earthly friend. The husband, with devotion few men are capable of, whose strength was given sweetly, tenderly to this precious invalid, whose heroic devotion never faltered, could not detain her by the clasp of earthly love; but after the last word had been spoken, the last sign of recognition was gone, a look of peace settled upon her face, which proclaimed victory and he knew she was resting on a mighty arm.
Mrs. Burke was an exemplary wife and mother inspired by the love of her husband and children. She was born in Almond, Portage, Wisconsin on December 25, 1869, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. George CRAIG, both deceased, and came with her parents in 1887.
On Nov. 21, 1888, she was united in marriage to George Burke, this union being blessed with six children, John BURKE, Mrs. Roger PIPER, Lucille, Ruth, Dolly, and Bernice BURKE and the stricken husband, also four brothers and three sisters, Fred CRAIG, Mrs. L. FREEDY, George CRAIG, Mrs. Chas. CHAMBERLAIN, Al CRAIG, Mrs. George ALGER and Norman CRAIG survive, and to who the sympathy of the entire community is extended in their deep affection.
The floral offering were very plentiful showing the great esteem of a large circle of friends. The funeral took place on Monday morning from St. Bernard's Catholic Church. Father Neise assisted by Father F. X. Padio as deacon and Father Quinn of Stanley as subdeacon, celebrated solemn high mass, the attendance being the largest ever seen on a number of occasions in the village of Thorp. During the funeral every business place in the village was closed as a mark of respect. Internment took place in the Catholic Cemetery.
Source: Cathleen Sunderland
June 1916
Thorp Courier
Thorp, Wisconsin
IN MEMORIAM
Just before the break of day on Friday June 9, 1916, Mrs. Altie BURKE, beloved wife of our most prominent and foremost townsman, George BURKE, died after a severe illness extending over a period of 8 days of peritonitis. None but those who have sat in the shadow of a great bereavement can justly weigh such a sorrow as this. Those who have gone down into the valley of suffering and stood by the side of a loved one, as hope after hope dropped away as the petals fall from a fading flower, know that such anguish cannot find solace in the tenderest words. She who has gone forth couldn't be supported on her solitary path by any earthly friend. The husband, with devotion few men are capable of, whose strength was given sweetly, tenderly to this precious invalid, whose heroic devotion never faltered, could not detain her by the clasp of earthly love; but after the last word had been spoken, the last sign of recognition was gone, a look of peace settled upon her face, which proclaimed victory and he knew she was resting on a mighty arm.
Mrs. Burke was an exemplary wife and mother inspired by the love of her husband and children. She was born in Almond, Portage, Wisconsin on December 25, 1869, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. George CRAIG, both deceased, and came with her parents in 1887.
On Nov. 21, 1888, she was united in marriage to George Burke, this union being blessed with six children, John BURKE, Mrs. Roger PIPER, Lucille, Ruth, Dolly, and Bernice BURKE and the stricken husband, also four brothers and three sisters, Fred CRAIG, Mrs. L. FREEDY, George CRAIG, Mrs. Chas. CHAMBERLAIN, Al CRAIG, Mrs. George ALGER and Norman CRAIG survive, and to who the sympathy of the entire community is extended in their deep affection.
The floral offering were very plentiful showing the great esteem of a large circle of friends. The funeral took place on Monday morning from St. Bernard's Catholic Church. Father Neise assisted by Father F. X. Padio as deacon and Father Quinn of Stanley as subdeacon, celebrated solemn high mass, the attendance being the largest ever seen on a number of occasions in the village of Thorp. During the funeral every business place in the village was closed as a mark of respect. Internment took place in the Catholic Cemetery.
Source: Cathleen Sunderland
BURKE
June 1916
Thorp Courier
Thorp, Wisconsin
IN MEMORIAM
Just before the break of day on Friday June 9, 1916, Mrs. Altie BURKE, beloved wife of our most prominent and foremost townsman, George BURKE, died after a severe illness extending over a period of 8 days of peritonitis. None but those who have sat in the shadow of a great bereavement can justly weigh such a sorrow as this. Those who have gone down into the valley of suffering and stood by the side of a loved one, as hope after hope dropped away as the petals fall from a fading flower, know that such anguish cannot find solace in the tenderest words. She who has gone forth couldn't be supported on her solitary path by any earthly friend. The husband, with devotion few men are capable of, whose strength was given sweetly, tenderly to this precious invalid, whose heroic devotion never faltered, could not detain her by the clasp of earthly love; but after the last word had been spoken, the last sign of recognition was gone, a look of peace settled upon her face, which proclaimed victory and he knew she was resting on a mighty arm.
Mrs. Burke was an exemplary wife and mother inspired by the love of her husband and children. She was born in Almond, Portage, Wisconsin on December 25, 1869, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. George CRAIG, both deceased, and came with her parents in 1887.
On Nov. 21, 1888, she was united in marriage to George Burke, this union being blessed with six children, John BURKE, Mrs. Roger PIPER, Lucille, Ruth, Dolly, and Bernice BURKE and the stricken husband, also four brothers and three sisters, Fred CRAIG, Mrs. L. FREEDY, George CRAIG, Mrs. Chas. CHAMBERLAIN, Al CRAIG, Mrs. George ALGER and Norman CRAIG survive, and to who the sympathy of the entire community is extended in their deep affection.
The floral offering were very plentiful showing the great esteem of a large circle of friends. The funeral took place on Monday morning from St. Bernard's Catholic Church. Father Neise assisted by Father F. X. Padio as deacon and Father Quinn of Stanley as subdeacon, celebrated solemn high mass, the attendance being the largest ever seen on a number of occasions in the village of Thorp. During the funeral every business place in the village was closed as a mark of respect. Internment took place in the Catholic Cemetery.
Source: Cathleen Sunderland
June 1916
Thorp Courier
Thorp, Wisconsin
IN MEMORIAM
Just before the break of day on Friday June 9, 1916, Mrs. Altie BURKE, beloved wife of our most prominent and foremost townsman, George BURKE, died after a severe illness extending over a period of 8 days of peritonitis. None but those who have sat in the shadow of a great bereavement can justly weigh such a sorrow as this. Those who have gone down into the valley of suffering and stood by the side of a loved one, as hope after hope dropped away as the petals fall from a fading flower, know that such anguish cannot find solace in the tenderest words. She who has gone forth couldn't be supported on her solitary path by any earthly friend. The husband, with devotion few men are capable of, whose strength was given sweetly, tenderly to this precious invalid, whose heroic devotion never faltered, could not detain her by the clasp of earthly love; but after the last word had been spoken, the last sign of recognition was gone, a look of peace settled upon her face, which proclaimed victory and he knew she was resting on a mighty arm.
Mrs. Burke was an exemplary wife and mother inspired by the love of her husband and children. She was born in Almond, Portage, Wisconsin on December 25, 1869, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. George CRAIG, both deceased, and came with her parents in 1887.
On Nov. 21, 1888, she was united in marriage to George Burke, this union being blessed with six children, John BURKE, Mrs. Roger PIPER, Lucille, Ruth, Dolly, and Bernice BURKE and the stricken husband, also four brothers and three sisters, Fred CRAIG, Mrs. L. FREEDY, George CRAIG, Mrs. Chas. CHAMBERLAIN, Al CRAIG, Mrs. George ALGER and Norman CRAIG survive, and to who the sympathy of the entire community is extended in their deep affection.
The floral offering were very plentiful showing the great esteem of a large circle of friends. The funeral took place on Monday morning from St. Bernard's Catholic Church. Father Neise assisted by Father F. X. Padio as deacon and Father Quinn of Stanley as subdeacon, celebrated solemn high mass, the attendance being the largest ever seen on a number of occasions in the village of Thorp. During the funeral every business place in the village was closed as a mark of respect. Internment took place in the Catholic Cemetery.
Source: Cathleen Sunderland
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What a beautiful 1st paragraph. Brought tears to my eyes.
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