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Author: KarinKing45
Surnames: Gilpen, Rainier, Andrews, Brokaw, Rosenwinkle
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Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams Co, IN; Friday, 17 December 1937
DEATH CLAIMS MRS. RAINIER - Well Known Decatur Lady Dies Early This Morning
Mrs. Nancy Jane Rainier, 87, one of Decatur's best known citizens, died this
morning at 2:45 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Agnes Andrews, 615 Madison
street.
Death followed a two days' illness. She suffered a heart attack Tuesday night at
10:30 o'clock and never regained consciousness.
The deceased was a lifelong resident of Adams county and had lived in the city for the
past 37 years. She was born in Blue Creek township May 20, 1850, the daughter of
Washington and Mary Brokaw-Gilpen. On October 27, 1866 she was married to Dr. C. T.
Rainier, who preceded her in death June 27, 1916.
She was a member of the First Methodist Episcopal church of this city.
Surviving are the following children: Mrs. Agnes Andrews, with whom she made her home;
Mrs. Forrest Andrews, of Monroe; Mrs. Walter Rosenwinkle and C. L. Rainier, both of Fort
Wayne. Eleven grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home and
burial will be made in the Decatur cemetery. The Rev. R. W. Graham, pastor of the First
M. E. church, will officiate.
The body was returned to the home at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon from the S. E.
Black funeral home and may be viewed there until time for the funeral Sunday
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