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From: "Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert" <>
Subject: OBITUARY - NANCY J. (HELM) KELLER.
Date: Thu, 07 Jun 2001 21:05:04 -0500


Decatur County Journal
July 30, l898

MRS. NANCY J. KELLER died at her home in Franklin Township, Decatur
County, Iowa, July ll, l898, of tumor, age 67 years, 2 months.

She was a patient sufferer for five months and leaves a husband, four
sons and six daughters to mourn her loss, all of which were present at
her death except C.M., who lately enlisted in the 5lst Iowa to fight for
his country. She was loved by all who knew her for her goodness and
kindness. Many neighbors and friends also feel their loss of a noble
Christian woman from their midst.

NANCY J. HELM was born in l83l, and was united in marriage to W.P.
KELLER in l850. Five years later they moved to Iowa and settled in
Decatur County where they have since lived.

She was converted when only ten years old and has lived an exemplary
Christian life until her death.

The funeral services were held at Fairview Church July l3, attended by a
large concourse of sympathizing friends. The funeral services were
conducted by Pastor F.P. Sigler and Rev. Tillotson. The text was found
in Psalm xi, l2. "So teach us to number our days that we may apply our
hearts unto wisdom". The remains were interred in the Shy Cemetery.

REV. F.P. SIGLER.
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