Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Kussmaul, Harriet "Hattie" Bertha  February 27, 1923
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Lake Odessa Wave-Times  Fri. March 9, 1923

                               OBITUARY
Harriet Bertha Kussmaul, only daughter of Gottlieb and Anna Kussmaul, was born 
in Lake Odessa, July 10, 1905, and passed away at the home of her parents on 
February 27, 1923, aged 17 years, seven months and 17 days.

On October 12 she was married  to Vernon William Chapin.

The death of Hattie came as a distinct shock to the community, only few knowing 
the dread pneumonia had stricken her.

The disease progressed so rapidly that even the loved ones did not realize the 
seriousness of the case until she was past all human aid.

In full possession of consciousness up to the time of her decease, she called 
for the New testament and after reading a portion, offered prayer, and passed 
out, with the name of Jesus still on her lips.

She leaves to mourn her loss besides parents and husband, grand parents, Mr and 
Mrs. G.V. Hildinger, a number of uncles and aunts, a host of friends.

The funeral was held from the late residence on Sixth Ave., on Friday afternoon 
March 2, 1923, conducted by Rev. R.E. Showerman of the M.E. church. Interment in 
Lakeside cemetery.

                              When I Have Time
                When I have time so many things I'll do
                To make life happier and more fair
                For those whose lives are crowded now with care;
                I'll help to lift them from their low dispair---
                                    When I have time
                When I have time, the friend I love so well
                Shall know no more these toiling days
                I'll lead her feet in pleasant paths always
                And cheer her heart with words of sweetest praise
                                     When I have time
                When you have time, the friend you hold so dear
                May be beyond the reach of all your sweet intent;
                May never know that you so kindly meant
                To fill her life with sweet content
                                    When you had time
               Now is the time! Ah, Friend no longer wait
               To scatter loving smiles and words of cheer
               To those around whose lives are now so dear;
               They may not need you in the coming year--
                                    Now is the time
                          
                               CARD OF THANKS
We are so grateful to all our friends who expressed sympathy or gave assistance 
at the time of the illness and death of our darling wife and daughter.
                             Vernon Chapin,
                         Mr and Mrs Gottieb Kussmaul


Additional Comments:
Lakeside Cem.#4-470

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