"Ada Rebecca Hagan, daughter of Elizabeth and James Hagan, was born Aug. 25, 1859, in Lincoln township, Appanoose county, Iowa, and departed this life at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Guy Chrisinger, of Kalispell, Montana, May 28, 1938, at the age of 78 years, nine months and three days.
"She was the third child of a family of six children, two boys and four girls. Her father, mother, two sisters, Callie and Mary Belle Hawkins, and two brothers, John F. and Wm. A. have preceded her in death.
"She spent her childhood and youth in and around Jerome. She was married to W. S. Crouch Oct. 13, 1880, at the home of Rev. J. M. Loughridge, who was a local minister and intimate friends of the family. To this union five children were born, Charles W. of Kennedy, Texas, John W. of Cedar Rapids, James J. of Wheaton, Ill., Mrs. Guy Chrisinger of Kalispell, Mont., and Edgar Clifton, who preceded her in death 28 years ago.
"In the early part of her married life, she and her husband pioneered near Coldwater, Kansas, afterwards returning to Appanoose county where they lived on several different farms and last residing on what is now the Oughton farm east of Jerome. From there they moved to Kalispell, Mont., in 1910 and lived there until her husband's health failed, when they went to California for Mr. Crouch's health. There he passed away on March 19, 1918. The 20 remaining years of her life she spent with her children at various points in Iowa, Illinois and Montana, and a part of the time was spent with her brother and sister in Jerome.
"She united with the M. E. church in early girlhood and was a regular attendant until her health would not permit.
"She was a kind and loving mother and ever a thoughtful and helpful neighbor, always spending her life in service to others.
"She leaves too mourn their loss, four children, eight grandchildren, three great grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Emma Ogle of Jerome, several nieces and nephews and a host of friends."
"Last Rites For Mrs. Ada Crouch
"Funeral services were held in the Methodist Church at Jerome, Friday, June 3, at 2:00 p.m., for Mrs. Rebecca Hagan Crouch, conducted by the pastor, Rev. F. B. Harris. She was laid to rest by the side of her husband in the Jerome Cemetery.
"A quartet composed of Mrs. Ruby Allan, Mrs. Hazel Felkner, Carl Kinney and Tony Blozevich, sang, 'In The Sweet Bye and Bye,' 'The Old Rugged Cross' and 'Abide With Me,' with Mrs. J. W. Workman at the piano.
"Pall bearers were: E. L. Dooley, Dewey Dooley, Andrew Gillispie, Ben Sedgwick, J. W. Workman and Lawrence McElvain.
"Out of town relatives who attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Crouch of Cedar Rapids, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Crouch of Wheaton, Ill., Mrs.
Lennie Evans and Mr. and Mrs. Preston Sharp of Albia, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Booth, W. I. Smith and W. S. Lowry of Seymour, Mrs. Eva Banks of Centerville and Miss Cadd Hawkins of Des Moines.
"The large concourse of friends and beautiful floral offerings bespoke the esteem in which she was held."
"She was the third child of a family of six children, two boys and four girls. Her father, mother, two sisters, Callie and Mary Belle Hawkins, and two brothers, John F. and Wm. A. have preceded her in death.
"She spent her childhood and youth in and around Jerome. She was married to W. S. Crouch Oct. 13, 1880, at the home of Rev. J. M. Loughridge, who was a local minister and intimate friends of the family. To this union five children were born, Charles W. of Kennedy, Texas, John W. of Cedar Rapids, James J. of Wheaton, Ill., Mrs. Guy Chrisinger of Kalispell, Mont., and Edgar Clifton, who preceded her in death 28 years ago.
"In the early part of her married life, she and her husband pioneered near Coldwater, Kansas, afterwards returning to Appanoose county where they lived on several different farms and last residing on what is now the Oughton farm east of Jerome. From there they moved to Kalispell, Mont., in 1910 and lived there until her husband's health failed, when they went to California for Mr. Crouch's health. There he passed away on March 19, 1918. The 20 remaining years of her life she spent with her children at various points in Iowa, Illinois and Montana, and a part of the time was spent with her brother and sister in Jerome.
"She united with the M. E. church in early girlhood and was a regular attendant until her health would not permit.
"She was a kind and loving mother and ever a thoughtful and helpful neighbor, always spending her life in service to others.
"She leaves too mourn their loss, four children, eight grandchildren, three great grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Emma Ogle of Jerome, several nieces and nephews and a host of friends."
"Last Rites For Mrs. Ada Crouch
"Funeral services were held in the Methodist Church at Jerome, Friday, June 3, at 2:00 p.m., for Mrs. Rebecca Hagan Crouch, conducted by the pastor, Rev. F. B. Harris. She was laid to rest by the side of her husband in the Jerome Cemetery.
"A quartet composed of Mrs. Ruby Allan, Mrs. Hazel Felkner, Carl Kinney and Tony Blozevich, sang, 'In The Sweet Bye and Bye,' 'The Old Rugged Cross' and 'Abide With Me,' with Mrs. J. W. Workman at the piano.
"Pall bearers were: E. L. Dooley, Dewey Dooley, Andrew Gillispie, Ben Sedgwick, J. W. Workman and Lawrence McElvain.
"Out of town relatives who attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Crouch of Cedar Rapids, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Crouch of Wheaton, Ill., Mrs.
Lennie Evans and Mr. and Mrs. Preston Sharp of Albia, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Booth, W. I. Smith and W. S. Lowry of Seymour, Mrs. Eva Banks of Centerville and Miss Cadd Hawkins of Des Moines.
"The large concourse of friends and beautiful floral offerings bespoke the esteem in which she was held."
"Ada Rebecca Hagan, daughter of Elizabeth and James Hagan, was born Aug. 25, 1859, in Lincoln township, Appanoose county, Iowa, and departed this life at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Guy Chrisinger, of Kalispell, Montana, May 28, 1938, at the age of 78 years, nine months and three days.
"She was the third child of a family of six children, two boys and four girls. Her father, mother, two sisters, Callie and Mary Belle Hawkins, and two brothers, John F. and Wm. A. have preceded her in death.
"She spent her childhood and youth in and around Jerome. She was married to W. S. Crouch Oct. 13, 1880, at the home of Rev. J. M. Loughridge, who was a local minister and intimate friends of the family. To this union five children were born, Charles W. of Kennedy, Texas, John W. of Cedar Rapids, James J. of Wheaton, Ill., Mrs. Guy Chrisinger of Kalispell, Mont., and Edgar Clifton, who preceded her in death 28 years ago.
"In the early part of her married life, she and her husband pioneered near Coldwater, Kansas, afterwards returning to Appanoose county where they lived on several different farms and last residing on what is now the Oughton farm east of Jerome. From there they moved to Kalispell, Mont., in 1910 and lived there until her husband's health failed, when they went to California for Mr. Crouch's health. There he passed away on March 19, 1918. The 20 remaining years of her life she spent with her children at various points in Iowa, Illinois and Montana, and a part of the time was spent with her brother and sister in Jerome.
"She united with the M. E. church in early girlhood and was a regular attendant until her health would not permit.
"She was a kind and loving mother and ever a thoughtful and helpful neighbor, always spending her life in service to others.
"She leaves too mourn their loss, four children, eight grandchildren, three great grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Emma Ogle of Jerome, several nieces and nephews and a host of friends."
"Last Rites For Mrs. Ada Crouch
"Funeral services were held in the Methodist Church at Jerome, Friday, June 3, at 2:00 p.m., for Mrs. Rebecca Hagan Crouch, conducted by the pastor, Rev. F. B. Harris. She was laid to rest by the side of her husband in the Jerome Cemetery.
"A quartet composed of Mrs. Ruby Allan, Mrs. Hazel Felkner, Carl Kinney and Tony Blozevich, sang, 'In The Sweet Bye and Bye,' 'The Old Rugged Cross' and 'Abide With Me,' with Mrs. J. W. Workman at the piano.
"Pall bearers were: E. L. Dooley, Dewey Dooley, Andrew Gillispie, Ben Sedgwick, J. W. Workman and Lawrence McElvain.
"Out of town relatives who attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Crouch of Cedar Rapids, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Crouch of Wheaton, Ill., Mrs.
Lennie Evans and Mr. and Mrs. Preston Sharp of Albia, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Booth, W. I. Smith and W. S. Lowry of Seymour, Mrs. Eva Banks of Centerville and Miss Cadd Hawkins of Des Moines.
"The large concourse of friends and beautiful floral offerings bespoke the esteem in which she was held."
"She was the third child of a family of six children, two boys and four girls. Her father, mother, two sisters, Callie and Mary Belle Hawkins, and two brothers, John F. and Wm. A. have preceded her in death.
"She spent her childhood and youth in and around Jerome. She was married to W. S. Crouch Oct. 13, 1880, at the home of Rev. J. M. Loughridge, who was a local minister and intimate friends of the family. To this union five children were born, Charles W. of Kennedy, Texas, John W. of Cedar Rapids, James J. of Wheaton, Ill., Mrs. Guy Chrisinger of Kalispell, Mont., and Edgar Clifton, who preceded her in death 28 years ago.
"In the early part of her married life, she and her husband pioneered near Coldwater, Kansas, afterwards returning to Appanoose county where they lived on several different farms and last residing on what is now the Oughton farm east of Jerome. From there they moved to Kalispell, Mont., in 1910 and lived there until her husband's health failed, when they went to California for Mr. Crouch's health. There he passed away on March 19, 1918. The 20 remaining years of her life she spent with her children at various points in Iowa, Illinois and Montana, and a part of the time was spent with her brother and sister in Jerome.
"She united with the M. E. church in early girlhood and was a regular attendant until her health would not permit.
"She was a kind and loving mother and ever a thoughtful and helpful neighbor, always spending her life in service to others.
"She leaves too mourn their loss, four children, eight grandchildren, three great grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Emma Ogle of Jerome, several nieces and nephews and a host of friends."
"Last Rites For Mrs. Ada Crouch
"Funeral services were held in the Methodist Church at Jerome, Friday, June 3, at 2:00 p.m., for Mrs. Rebecca Hagan Crouch, conducted by the pastor, Rev. F. B. Harris. She was laid to rest by the side of her husband in the Jerome Cemetery.
"A quartet composed of Mrs. Ruby Allan, Mrs. Hazel Felkner, Carl Kinney and Tony Blozevich, sang, 'In The Sweet Bye and Bye,' 'The Old Rugged Cross' and 'Abide With Me,' with Mrs. J. W. Workman at the piano.
"Pall bearers were: E. L. Dooley, Dewey Dooley, Andrew Gillispie, Ben Sedgwick, J. W. Workman and Lawrence McElvain.
"Out of town relatives who attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Crouch of Cedar Rapids, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Crouch of Wheaton, Ill., Mrs.
Lennie Evans and Mr. and Mrs. Preston Sharp of Albia, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Booth, W. I. Smith and W. S. Lowry of Seymour, Mrs. Eva Banks of Centerville and Miss Cadd Hawkins of Des Moines.
"The large concourse of friends and beautiful floral offerings bespoke the esteem in which she was held."
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