Obit: Christie, Adeline (1859 - 1928)

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Surnames: CHRISTIE MCKIMM

----Source: Greenwood Gleaner 3/8/1928

MRS. SAMUEL CHRISTIE PASSES AWAY SATURDAY

Mrs. Samuel Christie died at her home in the town of Eaton, Clark County, Saturday, March 3, 1928, after being ill for some time.
Adeline McKimm, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Samuel Mckimm, was born in Wolford, Canada, Sept. 5, 1859. While a young girl she came with her parents from Canada to Neillsville, Wis.

On April 3, 1878 she was united in marriage to Samuel Christie. After their marriage they moved on a farm in the town of Weston, where they resided for twenty years. They then sold this farm and bought another one in the town of Eaton where they have resided ever since.

She is survived by her husband and five children, Maude of Tacoma, Wash., Mary of Los Angeles, Cal., Free of the town of Eaton, Philip of Greenwood and Hugh at home. One son, Perry, preceded her in death. She is also survived by thirteen grandchildren, five great grandchildren, two brothers, James McKimm of Canada and Joseph McKimm of Neillsville.

Mrs. Christie was a devoted wife and mother and had a large circle of friends who also mourn her loss.

Funeral services were held from the local M.E. Church Tuesday afternoon, Rev. D.S. Householder officiating. The body was laid to rest in the Greenwood Cemetery.