Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Doerr, Frances "Fanny" (Beckhold) February 13, 1917
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Lake Odessa Wave-Times  February 15, 1917

IS SUDDENLY CALLED TO HER ETERNAL HOME

Death Probably Came Without a Struggle to Mrs. Henry Doerr at her home Tuesday.

Great was the surprise when the news rapidly spread last Wednesday evening that 
Mrs.Henry Doerr had been found dead on the floor by her husband upon his return 
home from work.

Mr. Doerr has for years been employed on the railroad here where he now is 
engaged as guard of the main crossing. He leaves home about seven in the morning 
taking his lunch with him and returns at 6:30 at night. On Tuesday he left home 
as usual leaving Mrs.Doerr as well apparently as she had been for several days. 
Returning at night he found the house dark which as unusual. He opened the door 
calling his wife by name but no one responded. He passed in and by the light of 
the coal stove saw her lying on the floor. He immediately summoned neighbors who 
came and helped get her up. A doctor was called who decided she had suffered a 
stroke.

Mrs. Doerr has been in poor health for a number of years but was a very 
determined, ambitious woman and would never give up hard work. All her friends 
have time and time again urged her to cease working so hard especially when she 
was too ill to do so, but work seemed to be her life.

About 12:30 on Tuesday Mrs John Rasmussen, a neighbor and friend called on 
Mrs.Doerr and found she was to all appearances as well as she had been for 
several days. After this neighborly call no one ever saw her again alive and she 
must have died soon after for her body was cold when Mr.Doerr returned at night.

When one considers he malady it is not surprising that nature could keep up no 
longer.

Mrs.Doerr was a faithful member of the congregational church, the Lady 
Maccabees, the Rebekahs and the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. She was 
always ready to do her part and will be greatly missed not only by her family 
but by neighbors and friends.

Mr. Doerr has the sympathy of the entire village for he is a general favorite 
with all, both young and old, he always has a cherry word and a friendly smile.

Mrs.Homer Huber, a daughter of Detroit arrived yesterday, also the son, Charley 
who resides near Cass city. The oldest daughter Mrs. Wm. Overly of Chicago is 
expected on the next train.

The funeral service wll take place at the Congregational church today, and 
burial will be at Lakeside.

Additional Comments:
Lakeside Cem.#3-415

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