----Source: NEILLSVILLE PRESS (Neillsville, Clark County, Wis.) 12/06/1923

Noel, Agnes (3 AUG 1850 - 1 Dec 1923)

Mrs. Matthew Noel, one of the old residents of Pine Valley, Clark County, Wis., died at her home Saturday, Dec. 1, 1923, after a lingering illness of several months. Mrs. Noel, who maiden name was Agnes Shangley, was born in Indiana Aug. 3, 1850. She came to Neillsville with her parents when quite young and in 1869 was married in Neillsville to Matthew Noel. They went to live on their farm southeast of the city, which has been her home ever since. Mr. Noel died July 17, 1904.

Both Mr. and Mrs. Noel were very industrious people, developing a good farm and home. To them 12 children were born. Those now living are William Noel of Hot Springs, S. D.; Matthew Noel; Albert Noel, Richland Center; George Noel, Perryville, Ill.; Mrs. Alice Eckerman, Casenovia, Wis.; John Noel, Madison. Those deceased are Mary, Margaret, Leonard, Lizzie, Carl and Sadie.

Mrs. Noel leaves also 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. She was a kind and faithful wife and mother and a good neighbor. In early life she was connected with the Methodist Church. The funeral is held this Wednesday afternoon at 2:30, at the M. E. Church, Rev. Wm. Walder officiating.