Obit: Patten, Margaret (1864 - 1935)

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Surnames: Pattern, Studebaker, Andrus, Hardy, Standish, Hyde

----Sources: The Stanley Republican (Stanley, Wis.) December 27, 1935

Patten, Margaret (2 May 1894 - 22 Dec. 1935)

Mrs. Maggie Patten passed away suddenly on Sunday, Dec. 22 at St. Josephs Hospital, Chippewa Falls, following a very serious operation at the age of 71 years, seven months and 20 days. Having been born on May 2, 1894 at Basswood, Wisconsin. Deceased was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Studebaker and was united in marriage to Rev. John Patten, who preceded her in death February 28, 1897. Mrs. Patten joined the Church of the Brethren early in her life and was an active member until 12 years ago when she was admitted to the Clark County Hospital at Owen, Wis.

Shortly after their marriage the Patten’s came to the Stanley Country and made their home for a short time at Maple Grove after which they moved to the town of Worden in Clark County. They were among the early settlers of the Worden Church Community.

Deceased is survived by three sons, Floyd of Milwaukee, Ray and Willard of Omega, and one daughter, Mrs. Howard Andrus of Stanley. One brother, George of British Columbia, Canada; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Hardy of Independence and Mrs. Lydia Standish of Richland Center and three grandchildren also survive.

The funeral services were held on Thursday afternoon, December 26 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Andrus and at the Church of the Brethren in Worden, Rev. Lewis Hyde Officiating. Interment was made in the Worden Cemetery, beside her Husband.