Laura Cramer, the subject of this sketch, was born near Rainsville, Warren County, Ind., August 15, 1869.
She was the tenth child and seventh daughter of John and Sarah Jane Creamer. She departed this life at her home near Kramer, Ind., February 10, 1921.
She was married in her young womanhood to James Gilligan of Chicago, Illinois. To this union was born a son Harry Gilligan of Kansas City, who was at her bedside during her
Later she married Henry Peel, also of Chicago in which city they spent the first years of their married life. Later they moved to Kramer, Ind., where they resided until her health became such that doctors advised a change of climate. They spent several years in the south and central west seeking a place where her health would be benefited. Nor receiving the relief she sought, she became discouraged and they returned to Indiana near her old home, where she spent her declining years.
Aunt Laura was a Christian woman looking for the good in everything. She was naturally of a cheerful disposition, and with the aid of her loving companion, she fought the dreaded disease to the end.
Mrs. Peel was a sufferer from Bright's Disease for fifteen years.
She is survived by her loving husband and son, five sisters, one brother, several nieces and nephews, and numerous friends.
She was a lover of music and greatly enjoyed playing "Nearer, My God To Thee," and other choice selections.
The funeral services were held at the family residence Saturday at 1 p.m. February 12, 1921 by Rev. John E. McCloud, and interment took place in the Rainsville Cemetery.
Laura Cramer, the subject of this sketch, was born near Rainsville, Warren County, Ind., August 15, 1869.
She was the tenth child and seventh daughter of John and Sarah Jane Creamer. She departed this life at her home near Kramer, Ind., February 10, 1921.
She was married in her young womanhood to James Gilligan of Chicago, Illinois. To this union was born a son Harry Gilligan of Kansas City, who was at her bedside during her
Later she married Henry Peel, also of Chicago in which city they spent the first years of their married life. Later they moved to Kramer, Ind., where they resided until her health became such that doctors advised a change of climate. They spent several years in the south and central west seeking a place where her health would be benefited. Nor receiving the relief she sought, she became discouraged and they returned to Indiana near her old home, where she spent her declining years.
Aunt Laura was a Christian woman looking for the good in everything. She was naturally of a cheerful disposition, and with the aid of her loving companion, she fought the dreaded disease to the end.
Mrs. Peel was a sufferer from Bright's Disease for fifteen years.
She is survived by her loving husband and son, five sisters, one brother, several nieces and nephews, and numerous friends.
She was a lover of music and greatly enjoyed playing "Nearer, My God To Thee," and other choice selections.
The funeral services were held at the family residence Saturday at 1 p.m. February 12, 1921 by Rev. John E. McCloud, and interment took place in the Rainsville Cemetery.
Family Members
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Eva Ann Creamer Fortier
1849–1927
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Elizabeth "Lib" Creamer Hewitt
1851–1931
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Mary J Creamer Resco
1852–1929
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George Creamer
1855–1910
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Josephine Creamer Simmermon
1859–1894
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Augustus Harold "Gus" Creamer
1861–1926
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Sarah Virginia "Jennie" Creamer Simmermon
1862–1930
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Everett Franklin "Frank" Creamer
1866–1915
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Abagail "Abbie" Creamer Everett
1866–1929
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Alonzo Creamer
1872–1873
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Louise Creamer Rayl
1874–1915
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Reul Creamer
1880–1880
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