Mrs. Lizzie Werttemberger, wife of Jacob Werttemberger, died at her home near Ritzville Saturday evening at 6 o'clock, December 28, 1912. Her death came as a shock to her family and fiends. About a week previous to her death she had been in town, but had complained of rheumatism in her back. She grew gradually worse and suffered intense pain unti her death.

She was the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Thiel Sr., of Ritzville. She was joined in marriage to Mr. Jacob Werttemberger November 19, 1895. Six children were born to them, one of which died in infancy. She leaves to mourn her early departure, her sorrowing husband, four sons and one daughter, besides her parents, six brothers and two sisters. Mrs. Werttemberge's age at the time of her death was 37 years, 8 months and 27 day.

The funeral services were held at the First German Congregational church, 4 miles west of Ritzville, conducted by Rev. E. Eggerland and the remains were laid to rest in the Ritzville cemetery.

The Washington State Journal and Ritzville Times January 2, 1913
Courtsey of Sue Gardner & gapwork90

Mrs. Lizzie Werttemberger, wife of Jacob Werttemberger, died at her home near Ritzville Saturday evening at 6 o'clock, December 28, 1912. Her death came as a shock to her family and fiends. About a week previous to her death she had been in town, but had complained of rheumatism in her back. She grew gradually worse and suffered intense pain unti her death.

She was the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Thiel Sr., of Ritzville. She was joined in marriage to Mr. Jacob Werttemberger November 19, 1895. Six children were born to them, one of which died in infancy. She leaves to mourn her early departure, her sorrowing husband, four sons and one daughter, besides her parents, six brothers and two sisters. Mrs. Werttemberge's age at the time of her death was 37 years, 8 months and 27 day.

The funeral services were held at the First German Congregational church, 4 miles west of Ritzville, conducted by Rev. E. Eggerland and the remains were laid to rest in the Ritzville cemetery.

The Washington State Journal and Ritzville Times January 2, 1913
Courtsey of Sue Gardner & gapwork90