Obit: Deerfield, Cerissa J. (1858 - 1921)

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Surnames: DEERFIELD PRESTON MABIE DRINKWINE HADLEY

----Source: Greenwood Gleaner 9/21/1921

MRS. CERISSA JANE DEERFIELD--(1858-1921)

Cerissa Jane Preston was born Feb. 11, 1858, in Chaboygan (Sheboygan ) County, Wis., and died Aug. 22, 1921, at Wenatchee, Wash., at the age of 63 years, 6 months and 11 days.

She was married Oct. 13, 1874, to John C. Mabie, at Neillsville, Clark County, Wis. Her husband died in Feb. 1901, leaving three children, now residing in Washington, Mrs. G. W. Drinkwine, of Wanatchee, at whose home the mother died L. G. Mabie, of Monitor, and A.C. Mabie, of Dalkena, all of whom were with their mother when she passed away.

In February 1903 she came west to Washington and was married Dec. 28, 1906, to I. M. Deerfield, of Malaga, Wash., who survives her. Besides her husband and children she leaves an aunt, Mrs. D.R. Hadley of Sandpoint, Idaho, and nine grandchildren.

She was a member of the Christian Church and a devoted church worker. She leaves a host of friends to mourn her loss.

The funeral was held Wednesday, Aug. 24, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon at the Central Church of Christ, Rev. Harry L. Bell and Rev. Longston officiating. Interment was in the Wenatchee Cemetery.