Obituary of Ada Edith Lamb - Henry County, Illinois


Obituary of Ada Edith Lamb
Published Friday 15 Jan 1915
Kewanee Daily Star-Courier

LITTLE GIRL IS DEAD
Ada Edith Lamb, Ill Since June, Passes Away Early this Morning

Sadness entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Lamb, living north of
the city this morning, when their  fifteen year old daughter Ada  passed
away.  She had been ill since school let out last June, and on the 18th
of September she was forced to take to her bed and  has been confined to
bed ever since.  Death came as  a relief from suffering.

Born Near Kewanee

Ada Edith Lamb was born March 2, 1900, on a farm near the State Road. 
She attended  the Huntsville School until this year,  and was also a
devoted  Christian.  She has lived with her parents north of the city
the last eight years.  To mourn her death there survive in the immediate
family her parents and two sisters, Eleanor and  Rosanne.

Funeral arrangements will be made  later.
                                     
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Funeral Notice of Ada Edith Lamb
Published Friday 15 Jan 1915
Kewanee Daily Star-Courier


LAST RITES FOR MISS ADAH LAMB

A large number of friends attended the funeral service for Miss Adah
Edyth Lamb, which were held yesterday afternoon at the home in the
country three miles from here.  Elder German E. Elsworth of Chicago was
in Charge.  Elder Miller of Chicago sang three beautiful solos.  There
were many beautiful floral pieces.

The pall bearers were chosen from among cousins of Miss Lamb and were
Lemuel, Isaac and Pitt Foster, Abraham Palmer, Robert Duff and Mr.
Palmer of Rockford.  Six little girls acted as honorary pall bearers. 
Miss Lamb was buried in Pleasant View Cemetery.  Among  the out of town
people who attended the funeral were Mrs. Isaac Palmer and son of
Rockford, Mrs. Bert Palmer of Moline and Mr. and Mrs. Lemuel Foster of
Galesburg.

Copy contributed by Tracy Johnson, transcribed by Susie Martin-Rott for
the Henry Co. ILGenWeb Project.

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