Mary A. White, daughter of John and Sylvia White, was born January 20, 1837, in Monroe county, Indiana near Bloomington, and departed this life at her house near Chariton on January 22, 1924, at the age of 87 years and 2 days. She with her parents came to Iowa in 1854, and settled in Lucas county where she has ever since resided. On Feb. 22, 1862, she was united in marriage to Wm. M. Keller, who departed this life on May 2, 1911. To this union were born eight children, six of whom are still living. They are John A. of Santa Rosa, California, Amos R. of Willita, Calif, Marion A. of Burley, Idaho; Mrs. P.J. Fricktel of Hayden, Colo; Luther L., and Henry E., of Chariton. A daughter,Lila, died in 1893 in her twenty-seventh year and one child died in infancy. Besides her children she leaves 24 grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. She was the last of a family of eight children, four brothers and three sisters.
Mrs. Keller had been in her usual health until Jan. 13 when she was taken suddenly ill with pneumonia. Deceased had lived in this county for many years and during her long residence here had won the high regard of all with whom she had come in contact. Her passing away has brought sadness to the hearts of many. Funeral services were held at Salem church on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Frank Bean of Chariton, and interment took place in Salem cemetery.
Mary A. White, daughter of John and Sylvia White, was born January 20, 1837, in Monroe county, Indiana near Bloomington, and departed this life at her house near Chariton on January 22, 1924, at the age of 87 years and 2 days. She with her parents came to Iowa in 1854, and settled in Lucas county where she has ever since resided. On Feb. 22, 1862, she was united in marriage to Wm. M. Keller, who departed this life on May 2, 1911. To this union were born eight children, six of whom are still living. They are John A. of Santa Rosa, California, Amos R. of Willita, Calif, Marion A. of Burley, Idaho; Mrs. P.J. Fricktel of Hayden, Colo; Luther L., and Henry E., of Chariton. A daughter,Lila, died in 1893 in her twenty-seventh year and one child died in infancy. Besides her children she leaves 24 grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. She was the last of a family of eight children, four brothers and three sisters.
Mrs. Keller had been in her usual health until Jan. 13 when she was taken suddenly ill with pneumonia. Deceased had lived in this county for many years and during her long residence here had won the high regard of all with whom she had come in contact. Her passing away has brought sadness to the hearts of many. Funeral services were held at Salem church on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Frank Bean of Chariton, and interment took place in Salem cemetery.
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