Obituary

Madison Daily Democrat 13 July 1891 Little Cecilia Kasper Again death strikes in a most tender spot, one of our prominent families, Mr. Jacob Kasper, the East Second street grocer, his 10 year old child dying yesterday evening at 6 o'clock, of diphtheria. Little Cecelia, the one whom death had robbed its parents of, was a bright girl of 10, and a favorite among her companions. She took sick Saturday, but fears were not entertained of death until yesterday when the dread disease developed itself. The bereaved parents and family have the fullest sympathy in their dark trouble, as two more of Mr. Kasper's children are now lying with the same disease. It is sincerely hoped that the little ones may be spared to their parents. The doctor does not think that they are in danger.

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Madison Daily Herald Monday, July 13, 1891 Cecilia Kasper Death, like a blighting wind, has stripped the verdure from another household plant, and left the home of Mr. J.J. Kasper bereft of its brightest flower. Peacefully at 9 o'clock last night the soul of Cecilia, the ten-year-old daughter of that happy home, passed from life to rest eternal. The little sufferer had been afflicted with throat trouble, which finally assumed the form of diphtheria, and her life went out in the unequal battle with the disease. She was born in Allegheny City and was in the eleventh year of her age. She came with her parents to this city several years ago where she was being educated. The dolls, still enjoying the afternoon nap, the toys cast into the corner as she had left them and the books opened in the study of her daily lesson - all are left as the reminders of the life that is spent. Like the sun that lifts the mists at morning, the words of the Saviour speak in consolation:

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Madison Daily Courier
Monday, July 13, 1891

Death's Doings

Cecelia, the bright little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Kasper, corner of Walnut and Second streets died at seven o'clock last evening after an illness of two days. Cecelia was in her tenth year of a sweet, happy disposition that made her general favorite with playmates and friends who mourn her sudden and early death with genuine sorrow and tender to the bereaved parents and family heartfelt sympathy.

The authorities being in doubt as to the cause of death, and having some fears of it being diphtheria, the funeral will take place from the residence at 5:30 o'clock this evening, instead of from the church at 9 o'clock tomorrow as first intended.