Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-08-11
In MemOriam.
MRs. CONRAD BRnnAN


wise council. 10 call from this present
life by King Terror. Death, into eter-
nifty. one of our nrmber whom we
all have long known and respected.
Mrs Conrad Bryhan unawares and
suddenly hreathed her last at her
home in tho city of Lancaster. at 80
O'Clock Thursday evening, August 4.
1898 at the age OF 20 years, 4 months
and 25 days.
Bette Darette Stetfen was born in
Hildesheirn, Kingdom of Hanover.
Europe. March 8, 1928. Her child
hood years We're spent in the parental
home beyond the sea The privilege
Of enjoying the fostering care OF
mother and the devoted affection OF
father We're for her OF but short dura-
ton. At the age of IA years she was
left an orphan. But he who cares for
1.-THE young raven when they cry did
not forsake her.
She was instructed and trained in
the faith OF the Evangelical Lutheran
church, of Hanover. She came 10 tie
United States of North America to
meet her intended husband. landing
IN St. Louis, Mo-. June 3. 1853. From
thence she came north as far as Rock
vile, Grant county, Wis, where she
was united in marriage to Conrad
Bryhan, June II, 1853. Determined
TO mutually share life's happiness and
woe, they diligently, side bv side,
started out to attain such success as
would +. lent ally be allotted to
them. They resided 1t Rockville for
six years. From there the family
moved and permanently settled or n
farm in Ellenboro township
For more than thirty years Mrs.
Bryhan eagerly participated in the
toll and cares of farm life. She also
appreciated its advantages The fail
ing health of her and Mr. Bryhan,
admonished that age was creeping on,
and they finally concluded to retire.
Accordingly they moved to Lancaster
in Septem Der. 1892 The we'll earned
rest was but partially enjoyed
Chronic troubles aud acute attacks Of
illness broke down her health more
!
and more She bore her troubles
without much complaint, and usually
kept up a cheerful disposition. Al
though feeble, nobody surmised that
her death was so near.
Mrs. Bryhan was the blessed mother
OF six childen-four sons and two
daughters. All of these, but one,
reside in this vicinity. They are Con-
rad, of Luella. Oklonoma; Mrs. John
Mcmahon, A. f., G. H.. Henry and
Mrs. Carl Roth.
Soon after coming to Rockville,
Mrs. Bryhan united with the German
Presbyterian church. She has been a
consistent and faithful member, al
ways ready to give good advice aud
I to lend a helping hand in church
matters She is pronounced san
earnest Christian worker She was
a charter member OF the w r. c.,
I No. AZ, III Lancaster, and was held il
high esteem by that noble order Of
ladies a. witnessed their devoted
offerings at the dead lady's bier.
Mrs. Bryhan was bright aud active
woman, firm in character and possess
sing good mental qualities She was
a faithful wife, good companion.
and a devoted mother to her children.
Friends and neighbors greatly re-
/ speeted her and she was generally
held in high esteem
Funeral services were held from the
Congregational church on Monday
afternoon under the auspices Of the
w Il. c.. Rev. J. \ Ringold, assisted
/ by Rev. i. }. Brown, officiating. A
host Of relatives and friends from far
and near assembled = pay th,ir tri-
butte Of sympathy and respect. The
mortal remains were Inferred in the
city cemetery whore they await the
last summons from on high. Mrs.
Bryh leaves. To mourn her depar-
ture, her feeble and aged husband,
lonely and sorrow stricken, her
grieved children, and ten grand
children.