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Hartley Herald (Hartley, Iowa) Thursday August 9, 1906

OBITUARY. Mrs. Elizabeth Kneen

Elizabeth Craine was born on the Isle of Man, October 7, 1827. On October 8, 1858 she was united in marriage with John Kneen, and in 1868 they came to America and settled at Galva, Illinois, where they lived until their removal to Kempton, Illinois. She with the family moved to a farm north of Hartley March 12, 1883, and resided there until their removal to Hartley.

Mr Kneen died in Hartley January 29, 1903.

To them were born ten children, of which five survive, three sons and two daughters: Mrs. Lizzie Kelley and Mrs. Eliza McKane, of Galva, Illinois; Thomas and William Kneen, of Hartley, and Edward Kneen, of Burbank, South Dakota.

Mrs. Kneen had been in failing health for several years and it was known for some time that the end was near.

She united with the Methodist church in Hartley in 1897, and was a faithful member until death claimed her on the morning of Friday, August 3, 1906, her spirit passed to the great beyond.

The funeral was held in the M. E. church Sunday afternoon, W. D. Sauer having charge of the services. Interment was in the Hartley cemetery.

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Mrs. Lizzie Kelly, who was called here by the death of her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Kneen, returned Tuesday to her home at Galva, Illinois.

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Ed Kneen, returned Tuesday to his home in Burbank, South Dakota. He was called here by the death of his mother.

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The Hartley Journal, Hartley, O'Brien County, Iowa Aug. 9, 1906

Another Good Woman Gone.

Miss Elizabeth Craine was born October 7, 1827, on the Isle of Man, where she grew up to young womanhood, and at the age of 18 years was united in marriage to John Kneen, October 8, 1858. Ten years after their marriage they left their native land and came to America. To them were born ten children, of which five are still iving, three sons and two daughters. Mr. and Mrs. Kneen, for a number of years prior to A. D., 1901, were highly respected citizens of Hartley, surrounded by friends and neighbors who held them in highest esteeem. In 1897, Mr. Kneen and wife united with the Methodist church of Hartley and of which they were members in good standing at the time of their death. Mrs. Kneen was a faithful Christain woman and present at all the services of the church of which she was a member unless unavoidably detained from being present. She died as she lived-trusting in her savior and looking forward to that meeting beyoind the dark and rolling river of death where parting shall be no more.

Card of Thanks.

We wish to express our heart-felt thanks to the neighbors, friends and the Rebekahs for the kindness shown us in our recent sorrow, also for their many beautiful floral offerings. _J.T. Kneen, E.J. Kneen, Mrs. Lizzie Kelly, Mrs Eliza McKane, Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Kneen.

Resolution of Condolence.

Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God, in his wisdom, to remove from our midst our worthy sister, Elizabeth Kneen; and

Whereas, Sister Kneen was a good neighbor, a loving mother and a worthy member of Genevieve Rebecca lodge, No 154, therefore be it

Resolved, that we, the members of this lodge, extend to the bereaved family our heartfelt symathy and assure them that while they mourn the loss of a loving mother, our lodge and community mourn with them in the loss of a true Christain and coworker for the upbuilding of mankind, and be it further

Resolved, the charter of this lodge be draped in mourning for a period of thirty days; be it also

Resolved, that these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of this lodge and a copy be sent to the bereaved famioy.

Committee
Anna Lutlye,
Jennie Hazlett
Hatie Ahrensdorf

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