Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-29
FUNERAL OF MRS. ROSSIER.
Very large Gathering of Friends
Participates in 0bsequies.
RAINB8W CHAPTER, ORDER OF EASTERN
STAR, TAKE PART In SERVICES.

Funeral rites over the remains OF
Mrs Caroline Rossier, who died OF
bronchitis on Tuesday Oct 20 were held
Friday afternoon at 2 O'Clock at heI
late residence. corner of Grand and
Fourth avenues. Mrs. Rossier being
"a member OF one of the most promi-
nent and highly respected families in
this community for more than half a
century. the large home was very much
taxed to approximately accommodate
the many old-time friends present to
attend.
Rev. Fred Staff. pastor of the First
Congregational Church, conducted the
services at the residence. In his
characteristic impressive manner Rev.
erend Staff gave simple and beauti-
ful testimony to the pure Christian
motherhood of deceased and to the
splendid religious and charitable work
of all kinds which she supported and
actively led throughout her life The
pastor admOniShed the neighborS, and
the friends, and the mourners assem-
bled there in sadness to be thankful
that their +" Grandma - Rossier had
been spared to live with them so long,
rather than to sorrow because in its
allotted season q temporal earthly sep
aration was ordained as in nature
comes the rich autumnal setting.
BLESSED are the dead who die in the
Lord from hencefOrth. Yea, saith the
spirit, that they may rest from their
labors, for their works follow with
them"
The body rested in the favorite
chamber Of the homestead, beneath a
canopy of peace midst banks of
choicest flowers, emblems of life and
purity, as so effectively referred to
in the ritual service of the Eastern
Star at the grave. Many viewed the
remains.
An impressive song service was
rendered, in charge of Mr. t. A. Tay-
lor. assisted by Miss Anna Reeves,
Miss Ruby Natwiclz, and Mr. Louis
Reichel.
Two rooms were reserved for the
officers and members OF Rainbow
Chapter, Eastern Star, No. 81. who
in a body formed in lines after the
service, flankipg either side of the
walk from the house to the street.
Between these lines the casket was
borne by the pallbearerS, Messrs. Geo.
NJ. Hill, f. ]. Wood. Ernest Kellner,
w. Fl. Careg. ChaS. f. Kellogg aa8 c.
EdmoDde LaVigne. A very long pro-
cesSion slowly took its way to the
cemetery.
Al Forest Hill the Eastern Star
had charge of final testimonials. Mrs.
j. w. Rockwell, worthy matron, d.
rected. The five points of the Star,
each one repre- senting a flower en-
blematic particularly by its color,
were called upon, before departure
fIom the grave, to give voice and
tribute as token of faithfulnesS t
the memory Of their sister.
Mrs. William McGlynn, as Adah
offered sentiment from the blue,
symbolizing fidelity, placing the flower
upon the caSket Sister Ruth, Mrs.
Geo. r. Gardner, voiced tribute
from the yellow flower, symbol of
lconstancy. Miss Georgiana Kellogg,
as Esther, spoke for the white, sym
bolizing light and purity. Miss Ella
Hasbrouck gave tribute for the green,
emblem of natures life and beauty,
| the Martha ray. Mrs, Henry Nc
Cam, as Electa, represented the red
flower, symbol OF fervency and zeal
DR.. w. d. Blanchar made rituaistiC
address as worthy patron. Prayer by
chaplain, Mrs. S. Fl. Smart, "earth tC
earth, ashes TO ashes, dust to dust"
The service at the cemetery was
very impressive. Grandma RosSier,
closing a beautiful, full-rounded life
rests beautifully ID the eternal home
So may it ever be-
Relatives in the city from abroad
for the funeral were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Edmond Rossier, O:
Plover: Mr.. aad Mrs. L. O. Garrison
of Thorpe; Mr.. and Mrs Henry Timm
of Montello: Mrs. Emma Jones, O
Ishpeming, Mich; Mrs. Jessie Sipes
and son Robert, of Wausau.