Obit: Ketcham, Marie (1895 - 1982)

Contact: Kathleen E. Englebretson
Email: kathy@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Ketcham, Hallin

---Source: Marshfield News-Herald (18 January 1982)

Ketcham, Marie (13 October, 1895 - 17 January 1982)

ABBOTSFORD _ Mrs. Marie M. Ketcham, 86, formerly of Abbotsford, died Sunday at the Valley Grande Manor in Brownsville, Texas.

Burial will take place Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Richland Center, with the Lunenschloss-Hansen Funeral Home in Richland Center in charge of arrangements.

The former Marie M. Hallin was born October 13, 1895 in Richland Center and was married to Col. H. T. Ketcham June 19, 1918. he died June 7, 1975.

After their marriage, they lived in Abbotsford until 1969, when they retired. Mr. Ketcham was the first commander of the National Guard in Abbotsford and was instrumental in getting the armory here. He also was a former postmaster here.

Mrs. Ketcham was a charter member and 50-year member of the Hanson-Terrio American Legion Auxiliary in Abbotsford. She is survived by a son Col. Donald T. Ketcham, Richland Center.