The northwestern bulletin., 1923-10-13
LONG ILLNESS IS
FATAL TO MRS.
k|TT|E TERR|LL
Deceased Had Been i'm Fraternal
Circles Forty Years-Held
Many Offices.
WELL KNOWN MEMBER
OF AUXILIARY BRANCHES
Was Also Past Grand Matron of
National Organization in
Illinois District.
WELL KNOWN MEMBER
OF AUXILIARY BRANCHES

On last Sunday, October 2, at 1
o'clock, after almost years illness,
The Almighty called into eternal rest
away from all earthly suffering Mrs.
Kitty T. Terrill, beloved wife of
Louis Terrill and aunt of Mrs. Har-
riette Cage. Shortly after the death
of her sister, Mrs. Della Pettis, who
passed away two years ago this
month, Mrs. Terrill became ill with
a complication of diseases. After the
first attack she rallied and seemed to
be recovering, but suffered relapse
about ten months ago. Every means
known in medical science was resort
ed to, but proved of no avail.
Kitty Throckmorton Terrill was
born in Maysville, KY, sixty years
ago. Her early life was spent in In
dianapolis and Chicago. She was
married in 1883 to Louis Terrill, COM
ing to st. Paul shortly afterwards.
making their home at 4s5 Fuller ave-
nue., and had resided at the above ad-
dress ever since No woman in the
United States was as well known In
the auxiliary branches of Masonic cir
cles as Kitty Terrill.
In her early twenties she Joined
Fidelity Court No. %, Heroines of
Jericho, in Chicago; served as secre-
tary and was a member at the time
of her death.
Held Many High Offices.
She affiliated with every branch of
Masonry. Her whole life was devot-
ed toward the uplift and betterment
of the orders. She was faithful
worker, ever ready to assist others
in the time of need and sorrow. Be
cause Of the ideals which she fos-
tered, she made many friends and
was loved by all who knew her.
Mrs. Terrill was past grand matron
of Eureka Grand Chapter of Illinois,
also past supreme grand matron Of
the Interstate Grand Chapter Of Illi-
nois, a national organization. At
various times she had served as ma
tron Of st. Paul Chapter No. 20, O..
e. s., and was grand deputy of the
State of Minnesota for number of
years.
Besides these grand offices she was
an active member of st. Paul Chapter
No. 80, o. E. S., Fidelity Court No. q,
Crusaders Union Guild No. 2. Chica-
go, and an honorary member of the
Golden Circle. Frank j. Richards as
sembly.
After the expiration Of her term as
grand matron she was sent to Bos-
ton and represented the grand chap
ter, where she received the Office OF
the first supreme royal grand matron
of the Union Grand Chapter of the
United States.
The funeral rites began on Tues
day evening, at which time the
Daughters of Isis held their services,
with Illustrious Commandress Mrs.
Ida Broyle conducting.
wednesday afternoon at 1880 P. M.
the funeral was held from her late
residence under the auspices of Eu-
reka Grand Chapter by Mrs. Louise
v. Webb, past grand matron and rep
resentative from that chapter. Re-
marks and scripture reading by Rev.
II. L. p. Jones Of st. James. A. M. d.
church, to which Mrs. Terrill be-
longed, having transferred her MEM
bership from Quinn Chapel, Chicago.
The obituary was read by Mrs. w. A.
Hilyard, Sr. Face to Face" IA
vorite hymn. was sung by Mrs.
Gladys James. Prayer by Reverend
A. II. Lealtad.
Resolutions Read.
Resolutions were read from the
following organizations: Interstate
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