Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 192, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 August 1917 — Obituary. [ARTICLE]

Obituary.

Grace Grant Francis, daughter of Frances and Phebe Grant, was born at the Grant homestead, 3 miles west of* Rensselaer, Jan. 28, 1878, and departed this life Aug. 19,. 1917, aged 39 years, 6 months and 21 days She was stricken with paralysis on Feb. 8, 1911, the day which had been set for her wedding. She overcame this to some extent and was married to Allie O. Francis April 13, 1911. Two years and five months later she was again stricken and has been gn invalid for the past four years. On Monday, Aug. 13, she had the third stroke and being in such a weakened condition could not put up the brave fight she has fought for the past six years. ..—M Grace was a patient sufferer, never complaining of her condition and when asked about her health replied always with a smile she was all right, making it pleasant for those who cared for her in the home. She leaves a husband, two sisters, Nellie Grant and Mrs. Leila Zeigler, and one brother, Edmund H. Grant, besides a host of near relatives and friends.