Obit: Walker, Mrs. M.L. (1836 - 30 Jun 1899)

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Surnames: WALKER

----Source: Clark County Republican Press (Neillsville, Wis.) 07/06/1899

Walker, Mrs. M. L. (1836 - 30 Jun 1899)

The remains of Mrs. M. L. Walker, who succumbed to heart disease at her home in Fifield, Wis., on Friday, June 30, 1899, at the age of 63 years, arrived here (Neillsville, Clark County) last Saturday, and rested in the Congregational Church until Sunday, when the funeral obsequies were held, Rev. Buswell, of Mellen, an intimate friends of the family of deceased, and formerly pastor here, officiating and delivering an impressive funeral oration.

Mrs. Walker was born at Fort Deposit, Md., and came to this county 23 years ago. She was possessed of a cheerful disposition and spread sunshine wherever she went. Her demise is a signal for mourning to all who knew her.

Among those present at the funeral from abroad were Jas. Houston and wife, their son Harry and daughters, June, Marie and Gail, and Mrs. Hattie Lee, of Fifield Clint Walker, of North Adams, Mass. Dr. W. C. Crandall, of Pelican Rapids, Minn., and Mrs. Geo. Chamberlain, of Phillips.