Commonwealth Reporter, Sat. Dec. 10, 1938, p. 3:1. Woman Fatally Hurt When Struck By Car At Street Intersection. Mrs. Ellen Abler, 68, Dies Of Injuries At St. Agnes Hospital. Accident Is Second Traffic Fatality In City During December. Mrs. Ellen Abler, about 68, of 34 East Follett street, died at St. Agnes hospital at 9:40 p.m. Friday of injuries sustained when struck by a car driven by Richard Prasser, 20, R. 3, at Johnson and Marquette streets about 5:10 p.m. Friday. The woman sustained a fractured skull, a broken hip, and bruises about the body and face. She was taken to the hospital by Prasser. Deputy Coroner C.K. Berray, who investigated, said there would probably be an inquest. Prasser told police the woman, said to have been coming from a dentist's office, stepped in front of his car and that he turned quickly but the fender of the car, owned by John Prasser, R. 3, struck her. According to the police report, Prasser was drviing west on Johnson street and Mrs. Abler was walking north at the intersection, Berray said. The accident resulted in the second traffic fatality in the city this month. There were no traffic deaths in the city during the first 11 months of the year, giving Fond du Lac first place among cities of its class in the national traffic safety contest for the period. On Dec. 1 Janice Rae Kuehn, 134 South Park avenue, was fatally injured. Ellen O'Holohan Abler was born in Ireland about 68 years ago and came to this country 45 years ago, settling in this city. She was married to Matt Abler 40 years ago in St. Patrick's church in this city by the late Rev. J.J. Keenan. After their marriage the couple resided on farms in the Towns of Empire and Fond du Lac, retiring 20 years ago and moving to Fond du Lac. The family home was at 34 East Follett street. Mr. Abler died in the city Jan. 3, 1934, from injuries suffered in a fall. Surviving Mrs. Abler are a sister, Mrs. Margaret Marshall, residing in Ireland, and a nephew in that country. A member of St. Patrick's church during her residence in the community, Mrs. Abler was a member of the Altar and Rosary society of that parish and also held membership in the Third Order of St. Francis. The body is at the Zinke funeral home, from where the funeral will be held at 9 a.m. Monday to St. Patrick's church, where services will be held at 9:30 a.m. The Rev. S.J. Dowling, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in St. Charles cemetery, Taycheedah.
Commonwealth Reporter, Mon. Dec. 12, 1938, p. 14:8. MANY ATTEND SERVICES. Funeral Rites Held At St. Patrick's Church For Mrs. Ellen Abler. Funeral services for Mrs. Ellen Abler, who was fatally injured Friday when struck by an automoblie were held at 9:10 a.m. today from the Zinke fuenral home and at 9:30 a.m. from St. Patrick's church. The Rev. S.J. Dowling, pastor, officiated. Burial was in St. Charles cemetery, Taycheedah. Pallbearers were Frank W. Cosgrove, John Boland, T. Edward Sullivan, J. Emmet Sullivan and Clarence and Charles Carberry. The services were largely attended. Those present included Mr. and Mrs. Al Abler and daughter of Milwaukee, Mr. and Mrs. J. Worm of Wauwatosa and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kessenich of Oshkosh.
Commonwealth Reporter, Mon. Dec. 12, 1938, p. 14:8. MANY ATTEND SERVICES. Funeral Rites Held At St. Patrick's Church For Mrs. Ellen Abler. Funeral services for Mrs. Ellen Abler, who was fatally injured Friday when struck by an automoblie were held at 9:10 a.m. today from the Zinke fuenral home and at 9:30 a.m. from St. Patrick's church. The Rev. S.J. Dowling, pastor, officiated. Burial was in St. Charles cemetery, Taycheedah. Pallbearers were Frank W. Cosgrove, John Boland, T. Edward Sullivan, J. Emmet Sullivan and Clarence and Charles Carberry. The services were largely attended. Those present included Mr. and Mrs. Al Abler and daughter of Milwaukee, Mr. and Mrs. J. Worm of Wauwatosa and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kessenich of Oshkosh.
Commonwealth Reporter, Sat. Dec. 10, 1938, p. 3:1. Woman Fatally Hurt When Struck By Car At Street Intersection. Mrs. Ellen Abler, 68, Dies Of Injuries At St. Agnes Hospital. Accident Is Second Traffic Fatality In City During December. Mrs. Ellen Abler, about 68, of 34 East Follett street, died at St. Agnes hospital at 9:40 p.m. Friday of injuries sustained when struck by a car driven by Richard Prasser, 20, R. 3, at Johnson and Marquette streets about 5:10 p.m. Friday. The woman sustained a fractured skull, a broken hip, and bruises about the body and face. She was taken to the hospital by Prasser. Deputy Coroner C.K. Berray, who investigated, said there would probably be an inquest. Prasser told police the woman, said to have been coming from a dentist's office, stepped in front of his car and that he turned quickly but the fender of the car, owned by John Prasser, R. 3, struck her. According to the police report, Prasser was drviing west on Johnson street and Mrs. Abler was walking north at the intersection, Berray said. The accident resulted in the second traffic fatality in the city this month. There were no traffic deaths in the city during the first 11 months of the year, giving Fond du Lac first place among cities of its class in the national traffic safety contest for the period. On Dec. 1 Janice Rae Kuehn, 134 South Park avenue, was fatally injured. Ellen O'Holohan Abler was born in Ireland about 68 years ago and came to this country 45 years ago, settling in this city. She was married to Matt Abler 40 years ago in St. Patrick's church in this city by the late Rev. J.J. Keenan. After their marriage the couple resided on farms in the Towns of Empire and Fond du Lac, retiring 20 years ago and moving to Fond du Lac. The family home was at 34 East Follett street. Mr. Abler died in the city Jan. 3, 1934, from injuries suffered in a fall. Surviving Mrs. Abler are a sister, Mrs. Margaret Marshall, residing in Ireland, and a nephew in that country. A member of St. Patrick's church during her residence in the community, Mrs. Abler was a member of the Altar and Rosary society of that parish and also held membership in the Third Order of St. Francis. The body is at the Zinke funeral home, from where the funeral will be held at 9 a.m. Monday to St. Patrick's church, where services will be held at 9:30 a.m. The Rev. S.J. Dowling, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in St. Charles cemetery, Taycheedah.
Commonwealth Reporter, Mon. Dec. 12, 1938, p. 14:8. MANY ATTEND SERVICES. Funeral Rites Held At St. Patrick's Church For Mrs. Ellen Abler. Funeral services for Mrs. Ellen Abler, who was fatally injured Friday when struck by an automoblie were held at 9:10 a.m. today from the Zinke fuenral home and at 9:30 a.m. from St. Patrick's church. The Rev. S.J. Dowling, pastor, officiated. Burial was in St. Charles cemetery, Taycheedah. Pallbearers were Frank W. Cosgrove, John Boland, T. Edward Sullivan, J. Emmet Sullivan and Clarence and Charles Carberry. The services were largely attended. Those present included Mr. and Mrs. Al Abler and daughter of Milwaukee, Mr. and Mrs. J. Worm of Wauwatosa and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kessenich of Oshkosh.
Commonwealth Reporter, Mon. Dec. 12, 1938, p. 14:8. MANY ATTEND SERVICES. Funeral Rites Held At St. Patrick's Church For Mrs. Ellen Abler. Funeral services for Mrs. Ellen Abler, who was fatally injured Friday when struck by an automoblie were held at 9:10 a.m. today from the Zinke fuenral home and at 9:30 a.m. from St. Patrick's church. The Rev. S.J. Dowling, pastor, officiated. Burial was in St. Charles cemetery, Taycheedah. Pallbearers were Frank W. Cosgrove, John Boland, T. Edward Sullivan, J. Emmet Sullivan and Clarence and Charles Carberry. The services were largely attended. Those present included Mr. and Mrs. Al Abler and daughter of Milwaukee, Mr. and Mrs. J. Worm of Wauwatosa and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kessenich of Oshkosh.
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