Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-22
nRITIIARY.

Another death from influenza occurred in
this village last -eeh when Mrs. Mary Ros-
Elizabeth Mckinney was born at Fennimore,
/ Grant county. Wisconsin. May IS. 1867. and
died at Readstown. January 10. 1919, aged
| hfty-one years, seven months and sEea4v-sne
days. November 1855. she was united in hoIy
mstrimony with Walter Rosson. To this I'M
| len were born two sons, Charles and Albert.
both Of Readstown. The deceased leaves to
mourn their loss her husband and sons, two
grandchildren, Alice and Raymond R0sson.
three brothers, George, Henry and William
Mehinney' and TIVE sisters Mrs. Sarah Hale:
and Mrs. Ruth Herring. The deceased had
been faithful Christian for many years.
She was devoted wife and mother and a good
neighbor. Her faith in the eternal yeritiss
inspires hope in those who mourn. Funeral
| services were conducted January IL. at the
residence by X. L. Thomas and interment
made IN the Readstown cemetery, n E. T..
The family desire to assure all those who
/ aided them during their great sorrow of their
deep gratitude and appreciation.
Bertha Julia, daughter of George and Alice
Gust, born in the town of kickapoo.
April 9, 1909. Died January s. 1919. of pnen-
monis, following influenza. She was baptized
July Il. 1901; Confirmed in the United Luth-
eran church September 20. 1915. She re-
eeived her common school education at the
Manning school Always remaining at home,
Ia dutiful and obedent daughter, her dispO-
sitiOn always being cheerful and happy. which
won for her many friends She leaves TO
mourn her early departure father, mother,
five sisters and two brothers. Brief services
were held at the home on Saturday. January
Il, by Rev. Finstad, who also conducted at
the grave. The body was laid to rest in the
Manning cemetery.
One of the saddest incidents occurring in
Lower Coon Valley the death of our beloved
friend Helen Agnes Stensiien, which occurred
January 10th. She WAS ill with pneumonia
about ten days. Miss Stenslien was the young
est daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ole Stenslien
of Lower Coon Valley. She was born March
| I, 1892. Helen lived in lower Coon Valley all
Of her life and was employed in C. A. wrObefs
store for several years. She a member
of l.. c. V. Lutheran church and Y. p. society
and was always willing to assist in every
way she could. She loving disposition
and had a smile for every one she knew, that
betokeEed good will 10 ali and malice towards
none. Funeral services were conducted at her
home January 18th, by Rev. o. D. Sovde. The
magnificent floral offerings were evidence of
the high esteem in which the deceased was
held. While the loss is great and the sorrow
immeasureabie yet submit to the wisdom
of that all wise God believing that he has
transported her TO home much more grand
than human hands could provide. Deceased
leaves to mourn their loss, her parents. one
sister, Mrs. Clyde Umberger of Stoddard, five
of ChasebuTg, Eddie and Oscar with Uncle
Sans soldiers in France, besides other rela-
tives and host Of friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ole Stenslien and family wish
to extend their sincere thanks to their kind
friends and neighbors for their kindness and
assistance during the illness and death of
their beloved daughter Helen Agnes. Special
thanks for the beautiful floral offerings.