Obit: Dunn, Nancy (1850 - 1931)

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Surnames: DUNN MCKENZIE PALMER MEEK WARE KREMA

----Source: Greenwood Gleaner 7/9/1931

OBITUARY OF MRS. JAMES DUNN (1850 - 1931)

Nancy McKenzie Dunn was born in Vermont, Jan. 23, 1850 and passed away at the home of her son Albert Dunn in the Town of Eaton, Clark County, July 1st, 1931. She was united in marriage to James Albert Dunn, in Marruora, Canada, in Feb. 1871. They came to the states soon after their marriage, settling in Wisconsin, where they have since resided. Mr. Dunn passed away July 24, 1912.

They were among the early settlers in Wisconsin and witnessed the growth and development by the toil of their hands and knew something of the sacrifices of the pioneer life.

Eight children were born to them, two sons and six daughters, James Edwin, deceased Rosanna, Mrs. Perry Palmer, of the Town of York Margaret, Mrs. Geo. Meek of Wibaux, Mont. Annatacia, deceased Albert of the Town of Eaton Mariam Arvilla, Mrs. Julius Ware of Vida, Mont. Florence, deceased and Sadie Bell, Mrs. Thomas Krema of Portland, Oregon.

Mrs. Dunn was a kind and loving mother and leaves to mourn, besides her children, 31 grandchildren and a host of friends who will cherish her memory. She was united with the Presbyterian Church in Greenwood under the pastorate of Rev. Hendren.

Funeral services were held from the M.E. Church Friday afternoon, Rev. D.S. Householder officiating.

The body was laid to rest in the Greenwood Cemetery.