Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Rowley, Alma Catharine August 11, 1901
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Daily Standard - Monday, Aug. 12, 1901

Death of Miss Alma Rowley.

After a long and lingering illness from consumption, Miss Alma Catharine Rowley, 
the beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Horace T. Rowley, passed peacefully away 
into her last sleep at nine o'clock on Sunday morning. Her death though not 
unexpected, was a shock to her many young friends in the city, where she was 
regarded as one of the most estimable of young ladies, and one whose happy 
disposition and kindheartedness, made it a pleasure to be with her.

Miss Rowley was born Sept. 12, 1879, and had she lived until next  month, would 
have attained the age of 22 years. Although never of a robust constitution, her 
condition was not considered alarming until last September, when she was obliged 
to give up her work, and since that time has been growing steadily weaker. As is 
usual with victims of that dread disease, there were times when she would 
sufficiently recover her strength to be removed from her bed, but not for long, 
and complete exhaustion would inevitably follow the exertion. But within the 
last few weeks no hope has dared to be entertained for her recovery, and she 
passed away smilingly and happily, assuring her weeping parents that she was 
perfectly happy and not afraid to die.

Deceased was an efficient employee of the Bell telephone exchange for some two 
years and a-half, and was loved and respected alike, both by her employees and 
associates in work. She was a student in the Ionia public schools, though not a 
graduate, owing to her delicate condition of health and had a bright intelligent 
mind, which if health had permitted, could have been broadened and utilized into 
a brilliant career of usefulness. 

The most sincere sympathy of a host of friends goes out to the bereaved parents, 
and a brother and sister, who are left to mourn the loss of a dutiful daughter 
and loving sister. 

The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. W.H. Thomas, from the residence, 
on corner of East Lafayette and Morse streets, at 2:30 on tomorrow afternoon. 
Interment in Highland Park.

All friends wishing to view the remains may do so any time during tomorrow 
morning. 

Additional Comments:
Age: 21yr. 10m
Funeral: Tuesday, 13 August 1901
Highland Park cemetery #5-26

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