(Wash. Death Records)
Just before noon today the death of Mrs. John Thiel, Sr., another one of the earliest pioneers of this section of the country. Mrs. Thiel has been in ill health for over a year, and several months ago underwent an operation in Spokane, from which she received temporary relief, but a short time ago became ill again, and has grown steadly worse until the time of her death. She and her husband came to Adams county from Walla Walla almost 30 years ago and have lived here since. They raised a family of nine children, eight of whom survive; six sons and two daughters, the third daughter, Mrs. Werttemberger dying a little over a year ago. About ten years ago they moved to Ritzville and since then have lived in their home on College Hill For many years Mrs. Thiel was a member of the German Congregational church, but the last year her health has prevented her from regular attendance, as was her earlier custom. Funeral service have not been arrange at time of going to press.
The Washington State Journal and Ritzville Time November 13, 1913. Courtsey of Sue Gardner & gapwork90
Marie was born in Atkarsk Sartov Russia.
(Wash. Death Records)
Just before noon today the death of Mrs. John Thiel, Sr., another one of the earliest pioneers of this section of the country. Mrs. Thiel has been in ill health for over a year, and several months ago underwent an operation in Spokane, from which she received temporary relief, but a short time ago became ill again, and has grown steadly worse until the time of her death. She and her husband came to Adams county from Walla Walla almost 30 years ago and have lived here since. They raised a family of nine children, eight of whom survive; six sons and two daughters, the third daughter, Mrs. Werttemberger dying a little over a year ago. About ten years ago they moved to Ritzville and since then have lived in their home on College Hill For many years Mrs. Thiel was a member of the German Congregational church, but the last year her health has prevented her from regular attendance, as was her earlier custom. Funeral service have not been arrange at time of going to press.
The Washington State Journal and Ritzville Time November 13, 1913. Courtsey of Sue Gardner & gapwork90
Marie was born in Atkarsk Sartov Russia.
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