Obituary: Winnebago County, Wisconsin: Helen Amelia MILLER ************************************************************************ Submitted by Kathy Grace, December 2004 © All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ************************************************************************ Winneconne Local July 19, 1917 p.1 As we all believe, according to the will of Almighty God, Helen Amelia Miller was called to be with Jesus in the heavenly mansions on Friday, July 13, 1917. She was the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Lamont H. Miller, born in Dale, Wis., October 31, 1909. Though born out of Winneconne, Helen was really Winneconne's child, for she was only three months old when her parents brought her here, their own home town, and we all know and see what a place she made for herself in Winneconne's heart. Last January she was stricken with streptococci infection, followed by pneumonia. She seemed to recover from her sickness, and for a time seemed well and happy, and we enjoyed again, but alas! only for a short time, her vivacious and hearty ways and smiling face. What joy in the Sunday school that Sunday when she came back, her little friends crowding around her to welcome her back. But it was not to last. Before very long her condition was worse than at first, and feeling that quietude would be a great factor in bringing her back to health, she was brought to the home of grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Klaus, Sr., but naught availed. Everything that the parents could do for their little daughter was done. The best medical skill available was brought in consultation; her parents and her faithful nurse, Miss Alta Cross; were in constant attendance, all in vain. How patient and courageous Helen was through it all, bearing her suffering as one in sweet reliance upon her dear Jesus, that He would do the best thing that He could do for her. One of the characteristics of her short life, consideration for others, was prominent when she suffered most. Just before the end came the request: "Please, give me a drink of water," then a sweet "thank you" for the favor, and soon after in a clear voice she call "Mamma, Daddy," and all was over. We grope for a reason why this glorious gift of youth, with so many promises for a life of beauty and usefulness should be taken, while many who long remain to drag on their existence through years of infirmities and burden well nigh unbearable. We shall understand bye and bye. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the home of her grand parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Klaus, Sr., Rev. L.J. Albert of the Presbyterian church officiated. There was a large attendance relatives and friends and the floral tributes were unusually numerous and beautiful, which expressed sympathy which is felt for the grief stricken parents and relatives. Those who attended from out of town were: Mrs. William F. Marin of Grand Rapids, Mr. and Mrs. George Klaus and son John of Iola, Mrs. Theo. Habbeger of Milwaukee, Mr. and Mrs. John Klaus of Merrill, Mrs. W.E. Roberts and daughter Janice of Milwaukee, Mrs. H.W. Rusco of Los Angeles, Cal., Mrs. Steven C. Allen of Menominee, Mich., Dr. and Mrs. W. Austria of Merrill, Mr. and Mrs. Humphrey of Appleton, Mrs. John Ryff and family, George Ulrich and Miss Bird Severson all of Oshkosh. Those acting as pall bearers were uncles and cousins of the deceased as follows: Fred Klaus, Jr., George Klaus, Abe Miller, Arthur Cross, Roland and Carlton Klaus. The interment was in the village cemetery.