Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Feb 1, 1912

Bauerlein.— Rosa Bauerlein was born March 5, 1856, and died Oct. 17, 1911. Sister Bauerlein heard and accepted the third angel's message about 1905, joining the First German Church of Philadelphia. Through her influence and example, her husband and daughter were later led to obey the truth. A few years ago the family moved to Telford, Pa., where they united with the Fairhill church. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. W. H. Heckman.

Corey.— Mrs. Eliza Corey (née Clarke) was born in New York State, Jan. 26, 1826, and died at Bethel, Wis., aged 85 years, 8 months, and 23 days. She was an earnest, active Christian for seventy years, having been converted at the age of seventeen. She united with the Seventh-day Adventists in 1880. She was married to Sidney Corey, and to them ten children were born. Sister Corey was full of hope and courage, and anxious to be of service to others to the very last. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by C. G. Allen, the local elder. C. L. Stone.

Brothers.— Clarence Brothers was born in Greenville, Mich., April 19, 1875. When nine years of age he went with his parents to Houghton, S. Dak., where they resided for ten years, thence removing to Aberdeen, where he died, Jan. 2, 1912, aged 36 years, 8 months, and 14 days. In 1903 he embraced the truths of the third angel's message. He will be greatly missed in the church of which he was a member, having acted as its treasurer and leader for several years. Nov. 13, 1907, he was united in marriage with Anna Dykstra. Although he suffered much during his last illness, his trust in God never faltered. His wife, one child, and two brothers survive him. Edith Cilley.

Webster.— Mary E. Terry was born at Marcellus, N. Y., Sept. 6, 1831, and was married to James S. Webster when nineteen years of age. Four children were born to them, three of whom are living. Sister Webster died at Madison, Wis., on Jan. 4, 1912. Twenty-four years ago she accepted the truths held by Seventh-day Adventists, and fell asleep in the bright hope of life beyond the tomb. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14: 12, 13. H. W. Reed.

Harmon.— Died of typhoid fever, at Altoona, Pa., Aug. 1, 1911, our dear son Harold, aged 24 years and 7 months. He leaves a wife, father, mother, and one brother to mourn, but we trust soon to see our loved one when the Life-giver comes to claim his own. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder C. S. Wiest from Eccl. 7: 2, to a large company of sympathizing friends at the home of his parents in Philadelphia, on Sabbath, August 5. We laid him to rest in Hillside Cemetery. Winfield S. and Ada Harmon.

Church.— John M. Church, an early pioneer of Fresno County, California, died Jan. 7, 1912, at the age of 62 years. He leaves a wife, three sons, and three daughters to mourn their loss. About thirty-five years ago he was led, through reading-matter, to accept the truths held by Seventh-day Adventists. Brother Church was a member of the Central California Conference Committee, and that which was dearest to his heart was the cause of God and the triumph of the third angel's message. J. H. Behrens.

Head.— Elizabeth Head died Sept. 26, 1911, aged 40 years, 2 months, and 14 days. Sister Head accepted the third angel's message seven years ago, as the result of a series of meetings conducted at Wade, Pa. The church there has sustained a great loss in her death, for she was a consecrated Christian and a diligent worker in the interests of the cause. Her husband and four children survive. The funeral service, attended by many friends and relatives, was conducted by the writer. W. H. Heckman.

McClellan.— Mrs. Ann McClellan was born in Washington Township, Pennsylvania, Jan. 8, 1845, and died at her home in Springfield, Ill., Dec. 2, 1911. One son and one daughter survive her. Sister McClellan became a Seventh-day Adventist fourteen years ago. The last years of her life were filled with suffering, but she was ever cheerful, and fell asleep trusting in her Saviour and in the hope of having a part in the first resurrection. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. E. A. Bristol.

Terrell.— Mary A. Jewell accepted the views of the Seventh-day Adventists under the labors of the writer, uniting with the church at Grandville, Mich. She was married to A. J. Terrell, whom she survived a few years. For one of her age, she was active in distributing literature, and other missionary enterprises. About two years ago, on account of sickness, her mind became very weak, but with her last mental strength she clung to the faith which she loved more than her natural life. She was generously cared for by a relative until her death, which occurred at Grand Rapids, Mich., Dec. 4, 1911. She was 82 years of age. A. Smith.

Dudgeon.— Iva Dudgeon was born in Chetopa, Kans., Jan. 15, 1888. When seventeen years of age she was converted and joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Hicksville, Ohio. In the autumn of 1906 she entered the Prospect Sanitarium in Cleveland, Ohio, conducted by Brother F. A. Stahl, and began to prepare herself for a missionary nurse. When this institution closed, she continued her work in the Graysville (Tenn.) Sanitarium, being graduated Nov. 23, 1909. About six months ago her health began to fail; and though everything possible was done for her recovery, she gradually declined until her death, Dec. 29, 1911. She bore all her suffering with Christian fortitude, and her life was one of self-sacrifice and devotion to the Master. The funeral was conducted by the writer, from Job 14: 14. R. G. Patterson.

Converse.— Died at her home in Parkersburg, W. Va., on Dec. 18, 1911, Mrs. Margaret A. Converse, aged 73 years. Two sons and two brothers are left to mourn their loss. For the last few years of her life Sister Converse held to the views of the Seventh-day Adventists, and she was known as a woman of quiet and substantial qualities of character. Funeral services were held at her home. *

Loughhead.— Sister Esther Palmer Loughhead was born April 10, 1831, and died at Alba, Pa., Dec. 21, 1911. She began to keep the Sabbath in 1855, and was faithful until her death. Three sons and one daughter are comforted by the bright hope of meeting their loved mother in the resurrection morning. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. M. W. Del’Horbe.

Brooks.— Died Jan. 5, 1912, Chauncey J. Brooks, aged 84 years. New York was his native State. In 1849 he was married to Miss Janette Newcomb, who died in 1909. Three of their eight children survive. Brother Brooks was a charter member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Madison, Wis., and remained faithful until his death. The writer spoke words of comfort from Rev. 1: 18. H. W. Reed.

Putnam.— F. H. Putnam was born in New York State, Nov. 5, 1853, and died Oct. 21, 1911. In early childhood, he was brought to Wisconsin by his parents, who settled in Winnebago County. The entire family accepted the third angel's message when Brother Putnam was eighteen years of age. Since that time he has been a consistent member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. On March 25, 1880, he was married to Cynthia Eldridge, and to them eight children were born. Brother and Sister Putnam were charter members of the Bethel (Wis.) church, and are beloved by all who knew them. The local elder assisted the writer in the services. C. L. Stone.

Darrow.— Mrs. Katie Valentine Darrow was born July 17, 1865, in Shelby County, Indiana, and died at Knox, Iowa, Dec. 1, 1911. She accepted this blessed truth in 1896, uniting with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Indianapolis, Ind. Eight years ago the family moved to Portland, Oregon. Recently she visited her brother in Iowa, hoping to regain her health; but she grew worse, and fell asleep in the hope of a soon-coming Saviour. Her husband, four brothers, and two sisters survive. The funeral service was conducted by Pastor George C. Hicks. Louisa Valentine.