Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-11-16
OBITUARY

Matilda Friederika Reich, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Reich, was born
in Germany, July 10, 1865, and with
her family emigrated TO this country
at the age of seven years. Her family
first settled at Sparta, Wis, but later
they moved to farm in Vernon coun-
ty, near Ontario.
She was united in marriage to Geo.
Gerlach February II, 1888, and they
moved to Viola where MIR. Gerlach has
been the proprietor of the CONNER
cial Hotel since that time To them
were born four children. Will of Lime
Ridge, Wis; Chris of Butternut, Wis;
Mrs. Jas. Klonoski of Virginia, Mimi;
and Fred of Viola.
Mrs Gerlach was a busy, neighborly
woman who always had smile and
sympathetic word for everyone. Her
devotion to her family and to her
work was observed in her every day
life. She was Christian in the true
sense of the word with her kind moth
erly manner, a member of the local
NJ. E. Ladies Aid Society, a member
of the Nj. E. church at Virginia, Min
nesota, and a regular attendant of
the church here. She will be greatly
missed by the ladies of the Royal
Neighbor and Rebekah Lodges.
Mrs. Gerlach had been ailing for sew
years, but by care and precaution on
the part of her family she had been
able to go about much as usual. A
few weeks ago she went to Virginia
from which place it was never her
privilege 10 return in life. After an
| illness of six weeks, she died at the
home of her daughter, November l.,
| 1921, being 65 years, months, II
DAYS old at the time of her death. She
| leaves to mourn their loss, her hus-
band, children, her father and moth
er Of Norwalk: sisters, Mrs, Emma
Simple of Wilton; Mrs. Bertha Sny-
! der Of Colfax; Mrs Della Sell of Nor
walk; and Mrs. Tenna Jessie of Leon;
one brother, Louis Reich of Valley;
and two grandchildren, Darleen and
/ Jack Gerlach, along with the entire
community. But for her a we'll de-
served victory has crowned her efforts
as the relentless hand of death laid
hold of her body and bore her out
Thus with the same determination, the
same perseverance, the same loyalty
the same uprightness, the same fine
truthfulness of purpose which marked
her daily life, she has trodden the wei
beaten path to an everlasting eternity
Mrs. Laura Mathilde Buros, wife Of
Peter Buros, was born on Dec. 26
1859, at Hurdalen, Norway, her par
ents being Christian and Anna Han
son. Here she spent her childhood ant
years of youth.
She was married on October /, 1880
to Mr. Peter Buros, and came to Amer
F1F1 OF
on farm near Westby, on which they
resided until four years ago, whel
they moved to Westby to reside, sell
ing the farm to one of their sons
Here they retired to enjoy a well earn
ed rest from their many years of tot
otherwise. When the influenza cpl
demic ragged in the family of her sor
Paul. three years age, she as grand
mother, of course had TO render all ali
possible This proved too much 70
her and resulted in paralytic strok
in her weakened condition. She wa
unable to recover but steadily failed
Last June she was subjected TO a sec
ond stroke and has since been as help
less as a child. Despite all medical al
and best care possible by husband an
children, death was inevitable. Sh
passed away on November 3. at
o'clock in the morning. She reache
the age of 81 years, 10 months and
days.
Deceased is survived by her husban
and five children Casper, Paul an
Major Buros, all Of Westby; Mrs. AT
ma Hovde, Viroqua. She also leave
one brother and two sisters in MOI
way, and brother at Campton, .ort
Dakota The latter was at the dealt
4 bed and funeral of his sister.
The funeral was held on last Nor
I.day, which was very largely ATTENDED
Brief services were held in the HON
! land at 80 services were held in Ou
! Savior's church at Westby. lntel
ment was in the Emmanuel cemeter,
this being her request before her deaf
Rev. S. o. Rondestvedt officiated.-
Westby Tines.