DEATH CLAIMS MISS PITZ, ILL FOR FIVE WEEKS
Stricken by Illness that Baffled Physicians for Weeks
END CAME AS MERCY TO YOUNG WOMAN
Stricken suddenly five weeks ago, Miss Cornelia Pitz, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. John Pitz, died at the home of her parents, York street,
early today, aged 37 years. For two weeks the condition of Miss Pitz
had been grave and no hope was entertained that she might recover and
the end came today as a relief from suffering. Miss Pitz suffered from
blood poisoning complications that had baffled physicians. Miss Pitz
was born in this city on February 5, 1882 and had always made her home
in Manitowoc, attending the local schools and taking prominent part in
social affairs. Miss Pitz was a member of the Eastern Star an officer
of the local chapter. She was beloved by a large circle of friends for
her happy disposition and as a true friend. Besides her parents, Miss
Pitz is survived by two sisters and a brother, Mrs. George Kennedy,
Green Bay, Mrs. Alfred Boehringer and John Pitz of this city. Funeral
services will be held from the late home Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock,
Rev. Axtell officiating.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, April 10, 1919 Page 1
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[cause of death: enciphalitis/buried 4/12/1919/
middle initial P./buried on John Pitz lot]
DEATH CLAIMS MISS PITZ, ILL FOR FIVE WEEKS
Stricken by Illness that Baffled Physicians for Weeks
END CAME AS MERCY TO YOUNG WOMAN
Stricken suddenly five weeks ago, Miss Cornelia Pitz, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. John Pitz, died at the home of her parents, York street,
early today, aged 37 years. For two weeks the condition of Miss Pitz
had been grave and no hope was entertained that she might recover and
the end came today as a relief from suffering. Miss Pitz suffered from
blood poisoning complications that had baffled physicians. Miss Pitz
was born in this city on February 5, 1882 and had always made her home
in Manitowoc, attending the local schools and taking prominent part in
social affairs. Miss Pitz was a member of the Eastern Star an officer
of the local chapter. She was beloved by a large circle of friends for
her happy disposition and as a true friend. Besides her parents, Miss
Pitz is survived by two sisters and a brother, Mrs. George Kennedy,
Green Bay, Mrs. Alfred Boehringer and John Pitz of this city. Funeral
services will be held from the late home Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock,
Rev. Axtell officiating.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, April 10, 1919 Page 1
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[cause of death: enciphalitis/buried 4/12/1919/
middle initial P./buried on John Pitz lot]
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