Mrs. Mary Scramlin, relict of the late Farmon Scramlin, died at her home in this
city last Sunday evening at 8:20 o'clock after an illness of several months.
Her maiden name was Mary Lamport and she was born near Momence on February 4,
1849 being at the time of her death 57 years, 3 months and 18 days of age. On
October 3, 1872, she was united in marriage to Farmon Scramlin, who died June
30, 1904. To them one child was born, Lura, now the wife of Jay Sanstrom.
Mrs. Scramlin was a woman whom everyone who knew her cherished with high regard.
She was prossessed of a true womanly spirit that never failed to win her a place
in the hearts of those who made her acquaintance.
She was devoted to her home and family, caring little for that which is called
society. The most of her life was spent in or near this city, a few years
however, being spent in Grant Park where her husband was in business.
She leaves besides the daughter, one sister, Mrs. H.C. Reins of Kankakee and
three brothers, Henry Lamport of this city, T.V. Lamport of Kansas and Benj.
Lamport of Stonington, Colorado, besides many near relatives.
The funeral services were held from the M.E. church on Tuesday after noon
conducted by Rev. Pittenger. Those from out of town who came to attend the
funeral were Mrs. Metta Woollett and Miss Grace Scramlin of Chicago, Mrs. O.B.
Coleman of Brazil, Ind., H.O. Reins, Mr. and Mrs. John Wilkinson and Mr. and
Mrs. E. Dayton of Kankakee, and Mrs. Will Dayon of Grant Park.
Provided by Gary Hanna to the Momence Historical Society.
city last Sunday evening at 8:20 o'clock after an illness of several months.
Her maiden name was Mary Lamport and she was born near Momence on February 4,
1849 being at the time of her death 57 years, 3 months and 18 days of age. On
October 3, 1872, she was united in marriage to Farmon Scramlin, who died June
30, 1904. To them one child was born, Lura, now the wife of Jay Sanstrom.
Mrs. Scramlin was a woman whom everyone who knew her cherished with high regard.
She was prossessed of a true womanly spirit that never failed to win her a place
in the hearts of those who made her acquaintance.
She was devoted to her home and family, caring little for that which is called
society. The most of her life was spent in or near this city, a few years
however, being spent in Grant Park where her husband was in business.
She leaves besides the daughter, one sister, Mrs. H.C. Reins of Kankakee and
three brothers, Henry Lamport of this city, T.V. Lamport of Kansas and Benj.
Lamport of Stonington, Colorado, besides many near relatives.
The funeral services were held from the M.E. church on Tuesday after noon
conducted by Rev. Pittenger. Those from out of town who came to attend the
funeral were Mrs. Metta Woollett and Miss Grace Scramlin of Chicago, Mrs. O.B.
Coleman of Brazil, Ind., H.O. Reins, Mr. and Mrs. John Wilkinson and Mr. and
Mrs. E. Dayton of Kankakee, and Mrs. Will Dayon of Grant Park.
Provided by Gary Hanna to the Momence Historical Society.
Mrs. Mary Scramlin, relict of the late Farmon Scramlin, died at her home in this
city last Sunday evening at 8:20 o'clock after an illness of several months.
Her maiden name was Mary Lamport and she was born near Momence on February 4,
1849 being at the time of her death 57 years, 3 months and 18 days of age. On
October 3, 1872, she was united in marriage to Farmon Scramlin, who died June
30, 1904. To them one child was born, Lura, now the wife of Jay Sanstrom.
Mrs. Scramlin was a woman whom everyone who knew her cherished with high regard.
She was prossessed of a true womanly spirit that never failed to win her a place
in the hearts of those who made her acquaintance.
She was devoted to her home and family, caring little for that which is called
society. The most of her life was spent in or near this city, a few years
however, being spent in Grant Park where her husband was in business.
She leaves besides the daughter, one sister, Mrs. H.C. Reins of Kankakee and
three brothers, Henry Lamport of this city, T.V. Lamport of Kansas and Benj.
Lamport of Stonington, Colorado, besides many near relatives.
The funeral services were held from the M.E. church on Tuesday after noon
conducted by Rev. Pittenger. Those from out of town who came to attend the
funeral were Mrs. Metta Woollett and Miss Grace Scramlin of Chicago, Mrs. O.B.
Coleman of Brazil, Ind., H.O. Reins, Mr. and Mrs. John Wilkinson and Mr. and
Mrs. E. Dayton of Kankakee, and Mrs. Will Dayon of Grant Park.
Provided by Gary Hanna to the Momence Historical Society.
city last Sunday evening at 8:20 o'clock after an illness of several months.
Her maiden name was Mary Lamport and she was born near Momence on February 4,
1849 being at the time of her death 57 years, 3 months and 18 days of age. On
October 3, 1872, she was united in marriage to Farmon Scramlin, who died June
30, 1904. To them one child was born, Lura, now the wife of Jay Sanstrom.
Mrs. Scramlin was a woman whom everyone who knew her cherished with high regard.
She was prossessed of a true womanly spirit that never failed to win her a place
in the hearts of those who made her acquaintance.
She was devoted to her home and family, caring little for that which is called
society. The most of her life was spent in or near this city, a few years
however, being spent in Grant Park where her husband was in business.
She leaves besides the daughter, one sister, Mrs. H.C. Reins of Kankakee and
three brothers, Henry Lamport of this city, T.V. Lamport of Kansas and Benj.
Lamport of Stonington, Colorado, besides many near relatives.
The funeral services were held from the M.E. church on Tuesday after noon
conducted by Rev. Pittenger. Those from out of town who came to attend the
funeral were Mrs. Metta Woollett and Miss Grace Scramlin of Chicago, Mrs. O.B.
Coleman of Brazil, Ind., H.O. Reins, Mr. and Mrs. John Wilkinson and Mr. and
Mrs. E. Dayton of Kankakee, and Mrs. Will Dayon of Grant Park.
Provided by Gary Hanna to the Momence Historical Society.
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