Obituary: Dane County, Wisconsin: Gertrude TILLEY 

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OBITUARY

Mrs. Henry Tilley

Gertrude Christiana (Johnson) Tilley was born June 28, 1853 at Lolland
Denmark, died at her home at Brooklyn, Aug. 9, after a long illness which
she bore patiently till the end. Now a place is vacant in our home which
never can be filled.

Day by day we saw you fade and gently pass away, yet we prayed that you
might longer stay.

If love and care could death prevent thy days would not so soon be spent.

Life was desired but God did see Eternal rest was best for thee.

Mrs. Tilley was baptised also confirmed at Lolland, Denmark, where she grew
to girlhood and was married to Henry W. Tilley, April 16, 1879, coming to
America the same year.

They came to Brooklyn Township and made it their home, living at this place
until called to the great Beyond. She was one of the early pioneers and
knew the hardships of those days. To this union seven children were born
two having passed away, Charles and William. Charles at the age of 12 and
William at 21.

Mrs. Tilley celebrated her 74th birthday June 28, she stating at the time
that she had a happy birthday.

Mrs. Tilley lived a long and peaceful life, always living for the comfort
of all, she was always ready to help the sick and needy, Mrs. Tilley always
loved her home, she was dearly loved by all who knew her, she longed to get
well, but still she was ready to go when the Lord called her.

"Rev." Erlander of Oregon conducted the services at the Brooklyn church
where her many friends gathered to pay their last respect to the friend
they loved so well, she was laid to rest at the Mount Hope Cemetery.

The pall bearers were P. K. Hanson, Martin Mason, Charles Mortenson,
Charley Hanson, John Hanson and Hans Knutson.

She leaves to mourn her loss her husabnd, her five children, Johanna
Louisa, Arthur, Nettie and Henry also seventeen grandchildren, three great
grandchildren and an aged aunt Caroline Peterson.

It is sad that one we cherish should be taken from our home but the joys
that do not perish live in memory alone.

Weep not that her toils are over weep not that her race is run, God grant
we may rest as calmly when our work on earth is done, till then we yield
from gladness our mother for him to keep and rejoice in the sweet assurance
he giveth his loved one sleep.

August 18, 1927, Evansville REview, p. 5, col. 5, Evansville, Wisconsin