Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 99, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 April 1916 — MRS. JOHN MAKEEVER SINKS TO LAST OEST [ARTICLE]

MRS. JOHN MAKEEVER SINKS TO LAST OEST

Venerable Widow of John Makeever Died at Apartments In Hotel at Age of 89 Years. Mrs. Eliza Makeever, widow of John Makeever, died at 4 o’clock Monday afternoon, April 24th, following a gradual decline of several weeks. Her death was not unexpected as physicians and nurses had been unable to stem the gradual weakening of her advanced years. She lacked until the 11th of September of being 90 years old. The end came peacefully. In fact, she slept quietly into death.

Mrs. Makeever’s maiden name was Eliza Petro and she was born in Wayne county, Ind., Sept.- 11, 1826. She was married to Lewis Macy Feb. 11, 1856, and after his death married John Makeever, of Rensselaer, Feb. 8, 1886. His death occurred Jan. 3,1910. To her first union were born two sons, George A. and John S. Macy. The former lives at Columbus, Ohio, and the latter in Indianapolis. Both are here now to attend the funeral, which will be held Wedensday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the M. E. church, conducted by Dr. Paul C. Cumick. A quartette composed of Mrs. Curnick, Mrs. Medieus, DT. Brown and Mr. Allman will sing “Asleep in Jesus,” “Lead Kindly Light,” and “My God to Thee.” Mrs. Gwin will be at the organ. Burial will be in Weston cemetery. Since the death of Mr. Makeever his widow has lived quietly in their apartments at the hotel, where she has had as companions Miss Glazebiook and Miss Nellie Makeever, who have given her every care and made her last days as peaceful as possible. Mrs. Stockton and Mrs. Williams, step-daughters, have also spent much time with her and certainly no one could have their old age environed with gerater consideration. Her quiet and lovable manner endeared all to her and her passing will leave behind the kindly memory of a grand character.