The Alexandria Argus (Alexandria Nebraska) 26 Nov 1914
OBITUARY
Mary Adaline Howard was born July 2, 1853 at Washburn, Ill., the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tilton and Temperana Howard, (sic) being the fifth in a family of nine children. In her youth she moved with her parents to Fairbury, Ill. On September 25, 1872 she was united in marriage with Mr Charles Marshall Duncan. To this union four children were born: Andrew Dick of Davenport, Nebr.; Mrs. Jessie J. Woltemath, Alexandria; Edgar Earl, Lincoln; and Everna, the latter dying in infancy. In 1877, she with her husband and two eldest children moved to Alexandria, Nebr., where she resided until summoned up higher, November 17, 1914; aged 61 years, 4 months and 15 days. The deceased was converted united with the Baptist church of Fairbury, Ill., at the age of 14 years and has lived a consistent Christian life until her death. She was one of the charter members of the Baptist church, Alexandria, thirty-nine of her near relatives were members of the same church. Aunt Mary is survived by her husband, one daughter, two sons, twelve grand-children, and two sisters; Mrs. Louisa Phillips of Cherryvale, Kans.; and Mrs. Martha A. Enslow of Lincoln as well as seventeen nieces and nephews with whom she has been in close touch. She lived a conquering life and died a triumphant death. She was indeed a mother in Israel whose cheerful disposition will be greatly missed by those who were intimately associated with her in church activities. We deeply feel the loss of so noble a worker, but we humble bow in submission to the all wise Father who doeth all things well. Our loss is her gain. "For me to live is Christ and to die is gain." Death shall not destroy our comfort. Christ shall guide us through the gloom Down He'll send His angels convey, to carry our spirit home. Short funeral services were held at the home at one thirty Thursday afternoon after which a funeral sermon was preached in the Baptist church by Rev. J. B. Wakem. Interment was in Alexandria cemetery. Chester Enslow and wife, Mrs. Abbie Freeman and Mrs. F.A. Howard of Omaha; Dr. S. M. Morrow, Mrs. Floyd Martin, Mrs. Lotta Kite, Oscar H. Enslow, E Foss Jenkins, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar E. Duncan and Mrs. M.A. Enslow of Lincoln; Howard D Enslow of College View; E.M. Jenkins of Kenesaw; A.D. Duncan and family at Davenport; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Taylor of Reynolds; Mrs. Chas. Woltemath of Belvidere; and Mrs. A.L. Noxen of Chicago were at the funeral.
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The Alexandria Argus (Alexandria Nebraska) 26 Nov 1914
OBITUARY
Mary Adaline Howard was born July 2, 1853 at Washburn, Ill., the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tilton and Temperana Howard, (sic) being the fifth in a family of nine children. In her youth she moved with her parents to Fairbury, Ill. On September 25, 1872 she was united in marriage with Mr Charles Marshall Duncan. To this union four children were born: Andrew Dick of Davenport, Nebr.; Mrs. Jessie J. Woltemath, Alexandria; Edgar Earl, Lincoln; and Everna, the latter dying in infancy. In 1877, she with her husband and two eldest children moved to Alexandria, Nebr., where she resided until summoned up higher, November 17, 1914; aged 61 years, 4 months and 15 days. The deceased was converted united with the Baptist church of Fairbury, Ill., at the age of 14 years and has lived a consistent Christian life until her death. She was one of the charter members of the Baptist church, Alexandria, thirty-nine of her near relatives were members of the same church. Aunt Mary is survived by her husband, one daughter, two sons, twelve grand-children, and two sisters; Mrs. Louisa Phillips of Cherryvale, Kans.; and Mrs. Martha A. Enslow of Lincoln as well as seventeen nieces and nephews with whom she has been in close touch. She lived a conquering life and died a triumphant death. She was indeed a mother in Israel whose cheerful disposition will be greatly missed by those who were intimately associated with her in church activities. We deeply feel the loss of so noble a worker, but we humble bow in submission to the all wise Father who doeth all things well. Our loss is her gain. "For me to live is Christ and to die is gain." Death shall not destroy our comfort. Christ shall guide us through the gloom Down He'll send His angels convey, to carry our spirit home. Short funeral services were held at the home at one thirty Thursday afternoon after which a funeral sermon was preached in the Baptist church by Rev. J. B. Wakem. Interment was in Alexandria cemetery. Chester Enslow and wife, Mrs. Abbie Freeman and Mrs. F.A. Howard of Omaha; Dr. S. M. Morrow, Mrs. Floyd Martin, Mrs. Lotta Kite, Oscar H. Enslow, E Foss Jenkins, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar E. Duncan and Mrs. M.A. Enslow of Lincoln; Howard D Enslow of College View; E.M. Jenkins of Kenesaw; A.D. Duncan and family at Davenport; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Taylor of Reynolds; Mrs. Chas. Woltemath of Belvidere; and Mrs. A.L. Noxen of Chicago were at the funeral.
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