Obit: Sparkes, Mae Edith (? - 1946)

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Surnames: Sparkes, McNamara, Shanley

----Source: Humbird Enterprise (Humbird, Clark Co., Wis.) 05/11/1946

Sparkes, Mae Edith (? - 1 MAY 1946)

Friends in such numbers that all could not find accommodation in the Methodist Church in this village, attended the funeral services last Saturday afternoon for Mrs. Archie L. Sparkes, who passed away at the Krohn Hospital in Black River Falls Wednesday evening, May 1^st, after a brief illness.

The burial services were conducted by Rev. Floyd A. Fahlgren of the Neillsville Methodist Church, who was assisted by the local pastor, the Rev. Edw. J. Sachtjen.  Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Walters sang "In the Garden" and "Rock of Ages," with Miss Simons accompanist.  There were many beautiful flowers, a kind tribute from loving friends.  Pallbearers were Clarence Olson, Walter Smith, Henry Laffe, Willard Waters, Frank Moore, and Earl Pierce.  The Rev. Fahlgren’s sermon subject was "The Christian’s Hope," the living Christ discloses to His saddened followers that these things have to be so that better things many come.  The text was John 14:2, "In My Father’s House are many Mansions."  Burial was in Mentor Cemetery.

Relatives called here to attend the services were: Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Shanley of Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. Theodore McNamara of Stevens Point; Mr. and Mrs. Harry McNamara of Jim Falls; Mrs. Ellen Nolop of Milwaukee; Ralph Sparkes of Kansas City, Kan.; Henry Sparkes of Eldora, Kan.; and a large number of friends from away were present.

Mae Edith McNamara, a daughter of Dennis and Mary Brigotta McNamara, was born on farm near Neillsville (Clark Co., Wis.), and receive her education in the schools of that city.  After graduating from high school she entered the teaching profession, and was a successful teacher in the rural and grad schools of this and adjoining counties until her marriage.

She was united in marriage with Archie L. Sparkes of this village, at Auburndale, on July 28, 1923.  Since then, Humbird and vicinity have been her home until he passing away.

She leaves to mourn, her husband; one sister, Mrs. Stephen Shanley of Milwaukee; one brother, Theodore McNamara of Stevens Point; and several nices and nephews, and many friends.