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Lizzie Ryan
Kouts. -- Miss Lizzie Ryan, daughter of Jerry Ryan, of Marshall Grove, died at her home on Wednesday morning, Oct. 23. Her funeral was held in the Catholic church the Friday following. The church was crowded to its utmost capacity by friends and acquaintances, giving one some idea of her high standing hereabouts. Deceased was an accomplished musician, and had formerly been a member of the choir here. She was 21 years old, and was a victim of that fell destroyer consumption. She leaves a father, step mother, four sisters and two brothers to mourn her early departure. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Father Feely, her pastor, and the responses were beautifully rendered by the choir. After which the casket was lifted by careful hands of her friends in life, and started for the last long resting place followed by a large concourse of friends and relatives. The body was interred in the Catholic cemetery south of Valparaiso.
Newspaper: The Chesterton Tribune
Date of Publication: November 1, 1895
Volume Number: 12
Issue Number: 29
Page: 8
Column(s): 4
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