----Source: Clark County Republican & Press (Neillsville, Wis.) 12/16/1920

Fischer, Melinda (1 Jan 1848 - 12 Dec 1920)

Mrs. Melinda Fischer died Sunday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Herschel Rodman, aged 72 years, 11 months and 11 days. She was born in Ohio but had lived here (Neillsville, Clark County, Wis.) many years. Her husband, Mike Fischer, died several years ago. She was a hard working self sacrificing woman doing much for others. She leaves one son, John Fisher and one daughter, Mrs. Rodman, both fo Pine Valley.

The funeral will be held this Thursday afternoon at the M.E. Church, Rev. W.T. Scott officiating.