Madison County IN Archives Obituaries.....Armstrong, Laura Jane September 1929
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Elwood Call Leader, Sept. 7, 1929
FUNERAL SERVICES MONDAY
Miss Laura Jane Armstrong, 65 residing nine miles northwest of the city died 
at the Mercy hospital last night at 11:30 o'clock.
     She suffered a stroke of apoplexy about seven weeks ago and since has 
beenin a critical condition.  She was moved to the hospital two weeks ago.
     She was one of thirteen children born to Harry and Ellen Armstrong.  She 
was born in Ohio and when five years of age she removed with her parents to 
the Armstrong homestead northwest of Elwood.
                       Parents Died When Small.
     Shortly after removing to this community her father died and when she was 
fifteen her mother passed away.  She was never married.  She had the 
responsibility of taking care of the family after the parents passed away.
     This beloved woman was held in high esteem by her wide circle of friends 
and many hearts will be saddened by her passing away.  Her entire life since 
she was five years of age was spent on the farm northwest of the city.
                         Seven Brothers and Sisters
     Surviving are six brothers, Wilbur Armstrong, living north of Elwood; 
William S. Armstrong, of Greentown; George E. Armstrong, near Windfall; ???? 
Armstrong, north of Elwood; Charles E. Armstrong, of Oklahoma, ??? Ross 
Armstrong, living north of the city, and one sister Mrs. William ?? Ellis, of 
Greentown.
     The body was removed from the hospital to the Copher and Fesler Funeral 
home and prepared for burial.  Funeral services will be conducted by the Knox 
Chapel United Brethren Church Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  The burial will 
be made in the Knox Chapel cemetery.

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