Death Records for John K Wirth, London, Monroe County, Michigan

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Jan 23, 1923
MRS MARY CALHOUN was born in Pennsylvania in the year 1849, July 25.  At the
age of five years she moved with her parents to Michigan where she spent the
remainder of her life.
    Following an illness of many months she passed to the Great Beyond at
the home of her daughter on Tuesday evening, January 23rd, where she had
been cared for since Oct. 1st. 1922.  about one year ago she was taken
seriously ill and continued to fail.  When the time came she was fully
prepared for her final reward.
    She was the daughter of John K.  and Henrietta Wirth.,  At the age of 18
years she became the wife of Joseph Calhoun.  to this union five children
were born.  The husband, two daughters and one son preceded her in death.
She leaves to mourn her untimely going away, one daughter, Mrs. Oscar Haner
of Milan, one son John and grandson Walter Calhoun, at the farm home in
London. ,one sister, Mrs. Charles Smith of Oakville and one brother, John
Wirth of Ypsilanti, besides numerous relatives and friends.  She was a much
devoted mother. A patient sufferer for many years.
    We'll think of you as one who sleeps
        And free from grief and pain.
    And know the happy day will come
        When we shall meet again.
    So sleep on, dear mother
        God knows thy rest
    He called you home
        When He thot best.
    Funeral services were held at the home at one thirty on Friday
afternoon, Rev C.E. Edward officiating.  Burial in the London cemetary.




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