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Author: MargieRoopPearce
Surnames: Knavel, Lamlin, Sprunger
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Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams Co, IN; Monday Evening, Sept 27, 1909
MRS. KNAVEL DIED LAST NIGHT
Was Ill With Tuberculosis Several Months
Funeral Wednesday
A very sad death is reported today, being that of Ms. Mary Knavel, whose soul entered
into eternity at eleven o'clock last night after an illness of several months with
tuberculosis. Her death occurred at the home of Jon Sprunger in the southwest part of
town. She was born Dec 14, 1884, and was aged twenty-four years, nine months and twelve
days. She is survived by two baby girls, twins who are but a years or so old and who,
since the illness of the mother, have been cared for by the board of children's
guardians. Just before her death Mrs. Knavel united with the St. Marys church and funeral
services will be held from there Wednesday morning at 7:30 o'clock, and interment will
be made at Monroeville.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams Co, IN; Wednesday Evening, Sept 29, 1909
FUNERAL HELD THIS MORNING
And Remains Taken to Monroeville for Burial
The funeral of Mrs. Mary Knavel was held this morning from St. Mary's church at seven
thirty o'clock. Fr. Wilken officiating. Just a short while before her death she was
received into the church and Fr. Wilken delivered a very interesting sermon appropriate to
the occasion. The remains were taken to Monroeville and interment was made at that
place.
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Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941
Name: Edward Karel; Spouse Name: Mary Lamlin; Marriage Date: 20 Sep 1901; Marriage County:
Adams
Source: Adams County, Indiana Index to Marriage Records 1845 - 1920 Inclusive Vo; W. P. A.
Original Record Located County Clerks Off; Book: H, OS Page: 190
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