It was a shock to the community when word was spread abroad that Mrs. C. W. Cardiff had died at her home three miles south and west of Blanchard, Friday, July 9th. She had been in poor health for some time but had spent the 5th with Mrs. R. Hoffman who went with her to call on Mr. Riley, who was confined to his room. She was so happy and enjoyed her trip around to see old friends and seemed in her usual health to the last when she took her forenoon nap and passed away. The funeral services were held from the Presbyterian church. The body was taken to Hillsboro for shipment to Clinton, Illinois, where her husband is buried.
Mrs. Rosetta J. Cardiff was born on February 12th 1859 at DeWitt, Ill. She was married to Charles Wesley Cardiff in the year 1879. To them was born twelve children, Amy Ne'l'e and Ernest along with her husband preceeded her in death. Those who are left to mourn are Daisy, Mrs. Polen, Nora, Mrs. Provine, Ernest, all of Illinois, Harry, Roy and Clarence of Blanchard, Zella, Mrs. Andy Williams, of Fargo, and Opal, and Mrs. Paul Eggers of DeMoines, Iowa. Mrs. Cardiff was a member of the Christian church, a kind and helpful neighbor. Her mother, Mrs. Mary Tyler, 98 years old, two brothers and two sisters also live in Illinois.
It was a shock to the community when word was spread abroad that Mrs. C. W. Cardiff had died at her home three miles south and west of Blanchard, Friday, July 9th. She had been in poor health for some time but had spent the 5th with Mrs. R. Hoffman who went with her to call on Mr. Riley, who was confined to his room. She was so happy and enjoyed her trip around to see old friends and seemed in her usual health to the last when she took her forenoon nap and passed away. The funeral services were held from the Presbyterian church. The body was taken to Hillsboro for shipment to Clinton, Illinois, where her husband is buried.
Mrs. Rosetta J. Cardiff was born on February 12th 1859 at DeWitt, Ill. She was married to Charles Wesley Cardiff in the year 1879. To them was born twelve children, Amy Ne'l'e and Ernest along with her husband preceeded her in death. Those who are left to mourn are Daisy, Mrs. Polen, Nora, Mrs. Provine, Ernest, all of Illinois, Harry, Roy and Clarence of Blanchard, Zella, Mrs. Andy Williams, of Fargo, and Opal, and Mrs. Paul Eggers of DeMoines, Iowa. Mrs. Cardiff was a member of the Christian church, a kind and helpful neighbor. Her mother, Mrs. Mary Tyler, 98 years old, two brothers and two sisters also live in Illinois.
Family Members
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Daisy P. Cardiff Polen
1881–1958
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Nelly May Cardiff Sutton
1882–1915
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Clarence Oliver Cardiff
1886–1949
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Nora Elizabeth Cardiff Provin
1888–1965
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Elmer Charles Cardiff
1890–1965
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Ada Cardiff
1891–1893
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Ernest Walter Cardiff
1893–1918
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Roy Cardiff
1895–1958
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Ellis Day Cardiff
1896–1962
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Mary "Zella" Cardiff Bates
1898–1980
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Opal Imo Cardiff Eggers
1900–1987
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